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Title Section18 1908-08-27 129 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1908. No, 1100.18 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article25 1908-08-27 129 Baker-Kingston. On the 22nd July at St. Albans, England, Hugh Bernard Baker to Mariorie second daughter of Clement I". sill Kingston of St. Albans.25 words
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Article98 1908-08-27 129 Gould. On Monday, July 20th, Thomas Gould, of 4, Paradise Square, Sheffield, Solicitor, aged 67 years (father of Ralph Colin Gould, solicitor, Penang), accidentally drowned while fishing m the Derwent. Swan —At Aboyne N. B. on 26th July, Henry Charles Swan, late Stipendary Magistrate, South Australia, father of W.98 words
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Article, Illustration2449 1908-08-27 129 One Way of Governing Malays." Aug. 21. In the last issue of the North American Review there appears an article entitled One Way of Governing Malays," from the pen of Mrs Elizabeth Washburn Wright, whom we find to be Mrs Hamilton Wright, formerly of Kuala Lumpor. The article has been2,449 words
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Page 129 Advertisements
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Advertisement587 1908-08-27 129 CONTENTS. Leaders. <>ne Way of Governing Malays" 129 Downing Street Morals and the Eastern Crown Cclonies 129 The Tussle in Morocco 130 The Rubber Exhibition 13) The US. Australasia and Japan 131 The Government and the Navy 131 The War of Armaments 131 .An Employment Bureau 132 Hongkong's Apathy 132587 words
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Advertisement110 1908-08-27 129 Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. Naar Entrance to Borneo Wharf. Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats, etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or m the Singapore Roads on short notice. IF THAWED DAILY SUPPLIES are required, orders for name mii«t be telephoned to110 words
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Page 129 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous236 1908-08-27 129 THE WEEK. The 1 ist mail from home arrived by the 8.1. Taroba on Saturday with dates up to July 31. A homeward mail was taken by the M M. Armand Behic on Monday, and this weekly goes by the P. O. Delta to-morrow. Training for the Autumn Race meeting236 words
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1117 1908-08-27 130 Downing Street Morals and the Eastern Crown Colonies. Aug. 22. Whe_i the people of this Colony observe tho browbeating tono of the Colonial Office, which should be tho natural protector of the interests of the Crown Colonies, but finds a fatal facility iv becoming the accomplice if not the prime1,117 words
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Article470 1908-08-27 130 Aug. 24 It is tidings of comfort that the way out of the labyrinth of difii:ulties m which Morocco, and all Europe with it, has been entangled ever since the ink had just dried on the signatures of the Act of Algeciras is at last indicated470 words
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Article631 1908-08-27 130 The fact mentioned m our Rubber ire that Sir Henry Blale has wired to the Governor asking him to allow Mr Cakruthers, the Director of Agriculture m the Straits and F. M. S., to go to London for the Rubber Exhibition to be opened at Olyinp'a m631 words
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690 1908-08-27 131 It will be observed that the newspapers of the United States are observing the progress of the American fleet carefully, and take full note of the enthusiastic welcome the fleet is receiving m New Zealand and Australia. These American journals have been quick to690 words
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Article2017 1908-08-27 131 Aug. 25. As everybody who thinks of affairs outside his own little day-to-day concerns will quite well understand, the one matter of real importance m the telegrams printed to-day is that which relates to the position of the Government m regard to the Navy. We2,017 words
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Article1117 1908-08-27 131 Aug. 26. There miy be a i>ood many who do not realise that war, even to the extent of the actual subjugation of one nations policy aod liberty of action by another, need not m the least imply the actual colli, im of naval and m'litary1,117 words
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Article581 1908-08-27 132 The question of an Employment Bureau and the relation between employers and servants is again brought up by a correspondent An Employer m a letter which we publish m another column. The ideas of our correspondent may best be judged from his letter. He proposes a voluntary581 words
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Article852 1908-08-27 132 Augi 27. Sir Henry Blake's letter on the opium proposals for Hongkong, is described by the Times of Ceylon as a right and left bander, and the journal adds Hongkong has a hard time m front of it, but we can imagine that the Colony will make some852 words
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Article703 1908-08-27 132 In connection with the bill introduced into the Legislative Council by H.E. the General Officer Commanding with the object of securing a clear range on a matter of eight days a year or thereabout for gun practice from the defences, it is understood that this bill703 words
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Article70 1908-08-27 132 The word lashkar now used iv connecion with the operations on tbe Indian frontier, is, it is pointed out, the same as the mariner's term Lascar to denote a coloured sailor. Lashkar simply means an army, and lashkari one who follows an army, and thus a tent-pitcher or an inferior70 words
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Article64 1908-08-27 133 NEW ORLEANS FLOATED. Information fas been received at Singapore that Ihe British steamer New Orleans, which went ashore some time ago m the Pulau Laut Straits, has been safely refloated, and is uot the total loss that was expected. She was floated off by the Swedish salvage steamer Protector from64 words
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Article788 1908-08-27 133 The daughter who was born recently to Sir H. McCallum, the Governor of Ceylon, is to be called Neliya Pearl Neliya being short for Nuwara Eliya. According to the report of the Registrar Of Companies, Bengal, no fewer than fortyeight new coal concerns were registered during788 words
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Article2037 1908-08-27 133 SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS. Some Interesting Statements. Further evidence was taken by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, m the Supreme Court, ye3terday, m the case of the Procureur m Singapore of La Socic des Missions Etrang.res, aud another, vs. Mr. A. Em she Benzie. Mr. Dolay appeared for the2,037 words
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Article328 1908-08-27 133 CHARGE AGAINST A TOWKAY. Before Mr Howard, m the District Court yesterday, a well-known youugtowkay named Khoo Teck Siong was charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of the sum of $4,300, the propei ty of Teo Soon Siicg. Mr C. Emerson apjie ued and pros cuted, acd Mr328 words
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Article190 1908-08-27 133 Vessel Believed To Be Badly Ashobe. It is stated on good authority, that the cable steamer Patrol is badly ashore on the reef off Tanjong Ares point, and that she was going full speed when she struck. The Dutch steamer Strie Borneo passed the Patrol lying190 words
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Article244 1908-08-27 133 On July 28th m answer to Sir Sasscoc. Colonel Seely said The treaty with the Sultan of Brunei, which was signed m 190.">. provides that tbe advice of the British Hemdent must be taken and acted upon m ail questions fee Brunei other than those affecting the244 words
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Article542 1908-08-27 134 Finding or Mb Justice Skecombb Smith. Judgment was given, yesterday afternoon, m the Supreme Court, by Mr justice Sercombe Smith m the case of Guthrie aod Co., Ltd., vs. N. N. Addis. His lordship said The plaintiffs' claim is to be paid 3133,372.60 being moneys alleged to542 words
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Article189 1908-08-27 134 The Tourists Society of Java, are quite determined that the beauties of their enorBBOSSI island shall no longer remain unknown and unippreciated by the rest of the world, and have now issued an excellent v illustrated Java, the Wonderland." The letterpress is for the casual traveller, and it189 words
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Article172 1908-08-27 134 Terms of Credit. Fors~>me little time pist representatives ot tne Import Firms have been m conclave, with a view to coming to some airacgement io restrict the present long credits given to dealers iv the Bazaar. The matter has been thoroughly discussed, particularly from the piece goods172 words
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545 1908-08-27 134 Saturday, August 22, 1908. O. A. R. M. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the course of bankruptcy business m the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith gave his decision regarding the application which had been made for approval of a composition of 100 per cent m the case of the chetty545 words
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Article328 1908-08-27 134 Re Sarkies Johannes A Co. Before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith yesterday, Mr J. Carapiet was further examined. He said. In the Directory I appear as the sole partner of Carapiet A Co, commission agents. I keep no books m that business. D.d work for a Bombay tirm, who328 words
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Article57 1908-08-27 134 The hired transport '•Soudan," leaves Southampton on the 19th of September, with drafts for Ceylon, Singapore, Hongkong, and Tientsin, arriving here on October 12th. The "Soudan," after, calling at Hong-kong, wi 1 return to Colombo on her homeward voyage on the 17th of November, when she will take away a57 words
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Article1103 1908-08-27 134 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Experientia docet etiam stultos is a piece of philosophic wisdom, which is flatly contradicted by a widely-accepted authority on ethics and sociology, who makes a memorable statement as to the futility of braying a fool m a mortar1,103 words
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Article714 1908-08-27 134 WHAT IS A LOTTERY WATSON AND GUTMAN'S REPRESENTATIVE CHARGED. Mr H. Joseph of Messrs. Watscu and Gutman, was before Mr Colman, the third magistrate, yesterday, on the following charges (1) That you Horace Joseph on or about the 13th day of August \9OH, being the occupier or having the use714 words
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Article2566 1908-08-27 135 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Atjo 21. Prmbnt: Sis Excellency the Governor Sir John Andersox. Hia Excellency Major-Genl. T. Perrott, C.B. The Hon'ble the Col. Sec. Capt Young. The Hon'ble the Act. Attorney-General W. G. Maxwell. the CoY Treasurer J. O. Anthonisz. the Col. Engineer A. Murray. John Anderson. E.C.Ellis.2,566 words
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Article38 1908-08-27 135 In the match Sussex v. Surrey at the Oval, the Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, so well kncwn as K. S. Ranjitsinjhi, made 203, c Strudwick b Hitch. The Sussex innings was declared closed at 515 for six wickets.38 words
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542 1908-08-27 135 THE ROBERTS CUP. The following brief notice m the Bisley Prize list refers to the most creditable win of the Malay States Guides m the Roberts Cup for team snap-shooting, beating the 26th City of Loudon by the narrow margin of one point. Roberts542 words
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Article310 1908-08-27 135 "We heartily congratulate Corporal Chater of the Singapore Engineers on his having taken so excellent a place m the competition for the King's Prize at Bisley. He bad got in*o the Three Hundred with a valuable 97, and it may be mentioned that a310 words
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Article68 1908-08-27 135 In reply to a question on the subject, Mr Haldane has intimated \that tbe War Office does not contemplate th*, further reduction of any of the Colonial garrisons. One fails to see how it could be done without abolishing them completely. There is nc4 a single coaling station abroad, save68 words
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Article232 1908-08-27 136 ASHORI NEAR A LIGHTHOUSE. FULLER DETAILS. It has been ascertained that the Telegraph Company's cable steamer Patrol came to grief at five o'clock on the morning of the 13th inst., while proceeding at full speed. There was a light breeze and the morning was clear. Tae232 words
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Article269 1908-08-27 136 On tbe evening of Aug. 16th before Divine Service commenced at All Saints' Church, Taiping, His Exceileucy Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.. Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the F. M. btates, unveiled a memorial Tablet to the late Sir Hugh Low, K.C.M.G.269 words
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Article122 1908-08-27 136 The Premier of New South Wales (the Hon. G. C. Wade) has announced that arrangements have been made to pay Messrs. Burns, Philip and Co, the same subsidy for their trade service to Singapore as is now being paid by the Victorian Government to Messrs. A. CurrieandCo. for their Singapore122 words
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Article362 1908-08-27 136 Unhealthy Long Credits. At the half yearly general meeting on Monday, Mr Cecil Guinness, the Chairman said When I had the honour of addressing you at the last annual general meeting I was only able to draw a very gloomy picture of the state of business362 words
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Article802 1908-08-27 136 Mr. R. H. Young has been appointed a demarcation officer for Singapore, m addition to his other duties. The King's Exequatur, empowering Mr Eisaku Suzuki to ace as Consul for Japan at Singapore, has received His Majesty's signatuie. The Hon'ble A Murray, Colonial Engineer, and Mr802 words
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Article966 1908-08-27 136 BUT SAYS HE CAN PAY A HUNDRED "WITH EASE." The Case of K. P. V. R. K. R. In the Bankruptcy Court on Saturday, before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith, K. P. V. R. K. R. Karuppan Chetty came up for public examination by the Official Assignee,966 words
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Article502 1908-08-27 136 The annual report on the police force aod the state of crime for 1907 was laid on the table of the Council on Friday. Mr. Cuscaden (or as he should perhaps rightly be called Cjptain Cuscaden) has given some interesting notes. The only serious distrubances m Singapore502 words
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Article313 1908-08-27 136 There are many residents m Singapore and Penang who will hear with much regret of the death of Mr John C. Budd, formerly of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India Australia and China. The news comes through the London and China Experts of July313 words
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Article79 1908-08-27 136 Residence of thb Hon. A. Murray Visited. It would appear that tbe burgling fraternity have once more centered their attentions on the Tanglin district. On Saturday morning, it was discovered a visit had been paid to Lady Hill the residence of the Hon. A. Murray. Mr Murray's79 words
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Article257 1908-08-27 137 S.R C. v Police. This match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday and resulted m an easy win for the Club, only two of the Police making any decent score. Scores. Police. Mr Henson c Davidson b Oehlers 0 Ross b Alwis o Mr Rhodes b Alwis 0257 words
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Article190 1908-08-27 137 The seventh competition for The Untong Cup was played on Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, and resulted m a tie between Dr. R. D. Keith and Mr. T. H. Reid who both returned nett scores of 80. The b?st 8 scores nett have qualified for190 words
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Article94 1908-08-27 137 The S R.E. (V) held their monthly shoot on Saturday and the following were the best scores. Capt Thompson 96 owe 5 91 Capt Flower 95 owe 5 90 Q. M. S. Coveney 91 owe 3 88 Corp Wilson 74 10 84 Spr McMullen 66 15 81 Sgt94 words
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Article111 1908-08-27 137 In the match between the Straits Chinese Recreation Club and members of the S.V.C. played on Saturday the following was the result •2nd Lt. Song Ong Siang and Pte. Tan Chew Kirn beat Messrs Keong Chin Eng and Choo Sian Kirn, 6 2, 6—3. Coir. Sergt. Tan111 words
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Article92 1908-08-27 137 CAPT. YOUNG'S CUP. 2nd Round. Tongue beat Smith, 6 and 5. Noble beat Weatherslone, 4 and 2. Cox beat Sellar, 3 and 1. Dr Campbell beat Ellis, w.o. The competition for a mug to be present el by the Club was won by A. M. Sellar on92 words
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Article812 1908-08-27 137 Tuesday Aug. 25, 1908. The Sikh constable who shot his Sergeant dead at Papan for reporting him for being asleep whilst on duty has been charged with murder. It is stated that the two men had been at enmity for a long time. Quite a party of Kuala Lumporites witnessed812 words
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Article297 1908-08-27 137 The old silly story about heads being chopped off to put under the new bridge is again circulating amongst the native sections of the community, with the usual circumstantial details. The rumours state that two Malays have been caught and killed m Tanglin, and their heads put297 words
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Article192 1908-08-27 137 News connected with the terrible murder of Dr Barrack m Pahang comes through but slowly. It is believed that one of the police officers has gone through to Kemaman. The perpetrators of the murder m-ry probably be still m the jungle, and certain matters that have become192 words
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Article157 1908-08-27 137 Two Boyanese named Adlan bin Sama and Arishiman bin Kushiman were again before Mr. Colman, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, for preliminary enquiry into a charge of attempted murder. Inspector Connor conducted the prosecution. The accused were alleged to have assaulted a countryman of theirs with iron bars157 words
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Article222 1908-08-27 137 All About the Dollars that he did not Steal. As to whether or not Jee Too stole seven dollars from Private Cook cf the West Kent Regt there was so much doubt, after the matter had been investigated m the Police Court, that it had to222 words
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Article19 1908-08-27 137 Two wild pigs were shot on on of th Dut.h islands on Saturday by a party of Singapore sportsman.19 words
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Article427 1908-08-27 137 It may be interesting to residents m tha Straits Settlements to know that an exhibition of arts, agriculture and general industries of the Dutch East Indies takes place at Medan m honour of the 10th anniversary of the Queen of Holland's accession to the throne, from427 words
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Article93 1908-08-27 137 Telegraphic advices were received m Singapore on Sunday from Mecca to the effect that Ratih Pasha the Governor of the town had been arrested at tl instance of the Turkish Authorities. Rat h Pasha was a very wealthy man and it is alleged that much of93 words
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Article329 1908-08-27 137 Mr. C. C. Malet en route to Johore. The Ceylon Observer has this reference to Mr C. C. Malet who comes on to Johore soon We have pleasure m welcoming on his arrival by the Inaba Maru on Thursday from England, Mr. C. C. Malet,329 words
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Article23 1908-08-27 137 No fewer th n 150 ducks, valued at $80, have been stolei from a farmyard at Scran- goon Roid. The police are investigating.23 words
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Article520 1908-08-27 138 {From our own Correspondent.) First Day's Results. The following are the results of the first day's racing at Taipeng. First Race 1. Marathon ;2. The Barbel. Time 1 mm. 54 sec. Won by a length. Dividend $6. Second Race. Fell through. Third Race.— l. Second Start 2. Cartoon.520 words
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Article130 1908-08-27 138 An immense crowd of natives and many Europeans witnessed the semi final of the Colman Shield on Saturday night. The competitors were th. Post Office m red and yellow, an 1 the Marine Police m blue and green Play was hardly as keen as m some of these130 words
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Article196 1908-08-27 138 SaCKVILLE-WesT iNKiO JONF.S. Mr. Bertrand George Sackville West and Miss Eva Inigo Jones, daughter of MajorGeneral Inigo Jones, who were married on 2Stb July at St. Peter's Church, Eatonsquare, have received a large number of wedding presents, including, from Major-General Inigo Jones, a silver-gilt fitted dressing case from Mrs.196 words
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Article393 1908-08-27 138 We have already mentioned the creditable performances of Corp R. W. Chater, of the S R.E. (V) at Bisley, where he was 34th m the King's Prize, his .coring m that important competition being 33 32 and 32 total 97 45 and 46, total 91 and393 words
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465 1908-08-27 138 A correspondent of The Times writes from Singapore on the commercial depression now being experienced m the Colony. He states: It was no secret that the collapse of tin and heavy losses by the Chinese m exchange transactions with Hongkong and China had involved465 words
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Article92 1908-08-27 138 Disturbing Rumour. A Diplomatic Correspondent writes as follows to the Pall Mall Gazette There is a report current m well-informed circles, where, however, the details are guarded with the utmost secrecy, that an incident has occurred with regard to the action of certain Afghans m pushing into92 words
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680 1908-08-27 138 (28th.) In Committee of Supply on tbe Civil Service Estimates, Mr Emmott, Chairman of Committees, m the chair, and on the vote to complete the sum of J. 56,450 for the salaries and expenses of the Department of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.680 words
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Article266 1908-08-27 138 FRASER Co.'s SHARE CIRCULAR. Matters have improved slightly during the past week, and the business transacted has been on a much steadier basis than has been the case for a considerable time past. MnHHO. For some days London has been paying attention to Pahangs and has taken them as high266 words
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Article30 1908-08-27 138 There was a record iv the export of tin fre m Penang during the fii st half of this month. The amount sent out of the Settlen.eLt was 2,165 tons.30 words
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Article935 1908-08-27 138 BRITISH NORTH BORNEO MEETING. Steady Progress Reported The Company's Assets. The fifty-first half -yearly meeting of the shareholders of the British North Borneo Company was held on July 28 at the offices, 37, Threadneedle-street, E.C., Sir Charles J. Jessel, Bart, (chairman of the company), presiding. I presume you will, as935 words
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Article56 1908-08-27 138 Captain Scott of the British steamer Amherst ou her arrival here yesterday reports that she left with a Dutch schooner Tan Sing Hing m tow which foundered at 3 p.m. on the 23rd instant m Lat. 0 deg. 30 N, Long 106 deg. 36 E. The crew were all picked56 words
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Article880 1908-08-27 139 Come with me to tbe Doctor's Shop." Mrs Brown went to Town. There is a peculiar fascination m the array of bottles, jars, pots, and boxes that adorn th. shelves of the chemist's shop, but this feeling is intensified when it is m the occupancy of the880 words
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Article1016 1908-08-27 139 It chanced that on a particular Sunday morning the sun had been bright and cheerful and the three of us had had a long tramp across country from Bukit Timah to Pasir Panjang. The shandy was good, the bath better, and the curry tiffin more than B1,016 words
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Article1189 1908-08-27 139 A furious ringing of the telephone bell disturbed my after curry slumbers. Bstty for a sovereign I grumbled, as I tumbled out of the long chair, and snatched off the receiver. Hullo, hulllo, who's there." A high musical voice came ringing through the wires protestingly "What an awful1,189 words
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Article798 1908-08-27 139 And All About Them. This subject is one of the greatest importance to the wise (or otherwise) young men who come to tha East, and as such should be treated with due dignity and respect. If the subject were dealt with m book form, as it deserves to be,798 words
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Article525 1908-08-27 140 {From our own Correspondent.) First Day's Results. The following are the results of the first day's racing at Taipeng. First Race 1. Marathon ;2. The Barbel. Time 1 mm. 54 sec. Won by a length. Dividend $6. Second Race. Fell through. Third Race.— l. Second Start 2. Cartoon.525 words
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Article129 1908-08-27 140 An immense crowd of natives and many Europeans witnessed the semi final of the Colman Shield on Saturday night. The competitors were th. Post Office m red and yellow, and the Marine Police m blue and green. Play was hardly as keen as m some of these matches,129 words
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Article198 1908-08-27 140 Sackville- West Ink.o Jonf.s. Mr. Bertrand George Sackville West and Miss Eva Inigo Jones, daughter of MajorGeneral Inigo Jones, who were married on 'i^th July at St. Peter's Church, Eatonsquare, have received a large number of wedding presents, including, from Major-General Inigo Jones, a silver-gilt fitted dressing case from198 words
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Article393 1908-08-27 140 We have already mentioned the creditable performances of Corp R. W. Chater, of the S R.E. (V) at Bisley, where he was 34th m the King's Prize, his .coring m that important competition being 33 32 and 32 total 97 45 and 46, total 91 and393 words
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464 1908-08-27 140 A correspondent of The Times writes from Singapore on the commercial depression now being experienced m the Colony. He states: It was no secret that the collapse of tin and heavy losses by the Chinese m exchange transactions with Hongkong and China had involved464 words
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Article92 1908-08-27 140 AN AFGHAN INCIDEMT." Disturbing Rumour. A Diplomatic Correspondent writes as follows to the Pall Mall Gazette There is a report current m well-informed circles, where, however, the details are guarded with the utmost secrecy, that an incident has occurred with regard to the action of certain Afghans m pushing into92 words
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680 1908-08-27 140 (28th.) In Committee of Supply on the Civil Service Estimates, Mr Emmott, Chairman of Committees, m the chair, and on the vote to complete the sum of J. 56,450 for the salaries and expenses of the Department of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.680 words
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Article265 1908-08-27 140 FRASER Co.'s SHARE CIRCULAR. Matters have improved slightly during the past week, and the business transacted has been on a much steadier basis than has been the case for a considerable time past. MIMING. For some days London has been paying attention to Pahangs and has taken them as high265 words
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Article28 1908-08-27 140 There was a record iv tbe export of tin frtm Penang during the fiist half of this month. The amount sent cut of the SettleneLt was 2,165 tons.28 words
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Article932 1908-08-27 140 Steady Peoobbss Reported The Company's Assets. The fifty-first half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the British North Borneo Company was held on July 28 at the offices, 37, ThreadneedTe-street, E.C., Sir Charles J. Jessel, Bart, (chairman of the company), presiding. I presume you will, as usual,932 words
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Article56 1908-08-27 140 Captain Scott of the British steamer Amherst on her arrival here yesterday reports that she left with a Dutch schooner Tan Sing Hing m tow which foundered at 3 p.m. on the 23rd instant m Lat. 0 deg. 30 N, Long 106 deg. 36 E. The crew were all picked56 words
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Article888 1908-08-27 141 44 Come with me to the Doctor's Shop." Mrs Brown went to Town. There is a peculiar fascination m the array of bottles, jars, pots, and boxes that adorn th 9 shelves of the chemist's shop, but this feeling is intensified when it is m the occupancy888 words
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Article1018 1908-08-27 141 It chanced that on a particular Sunday morning the sun had been bright aud cheerful and the three of us had had a long tramp across country from Bukit Timah to Pasir Panjang. The shandy was good, the bath better, and the curry tiffin more than Bufficient,81,018 words
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Article1180 1908-08-27 141 A furious ringing of the telephone bell disturbed my after curry slumbers. Betty for a sovereign I grumbled, as I tumbled out of the long chair, and snatched off the receiver. Hullo, hulllo, who's there." A high musical voice came ringing through the wires protestingly "What an awful1,180 words
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Article1205 1908-08-27 141 And All About Them. This subject is one of the greitest importance to the wise for otherwise) young men who come to the East, and as such should be treated with due dignity and respect. If the subject were dealt with m book form, as it deserve, to be,1,205 words
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Article174 1908-08-27 142 Appointment to Autumn Command of S^uapkcn m South Africa. Rear-Admir.il Sir Percy Scott, it was cfli.iaily announced is to command the squadron of first class armoured cruisers which is to visit South Africa during the autumn, at the time cf the convention of the Federation of the174 words
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350 1908-08-27 142 A Parliamentary correspondent writes Extreme importance is attached to that portion cf Lord Cromer's speech m the House of Lords, m which he opposed spending money on old-age pensious, and warned the Government of the paramount necessity that exists for making provision betimes for350 words
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Article1704 1908-08-27 142 CEYLON AND THE F. M. S. The hon'ble John Ferguson, C.M.G., editor of the "Ceylon Observer," who has gone on down to Java, has these notes of his trip m our Colombo contemporary. The busy port and wharves presented a great contrast to what we recall on1,704 words
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Article179 1908-08-27 142 The late Bishop Potter was himself on more than one occasion a guest at Lambeth Palace, and the following story, which was rather a favourite of his, lost nothing, one may be sure, m the telling. A Bishop from one of the Western States, who visited England179 words
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Article61 1908-08-27 142 A marriage has been arranged, and will take place m September, between Dr Charles U. Aitchison, of 9 Drayton Terrace, sen of the laic Sir Cbarle3 U*. Aitchison, i c s i and Helen, daughter of the late Mr James Graham. (The late Sir Charles Umpherston Aitchison succeeded the late61 words
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Article711 1908-08-27 142 The "Hongkong Daily Press of tbe 13th inst. has this on the above subject i From India to China for a quarter of a century or more the need for tbe registration of Native partnerships has been voiced and frequently considered with a view to the enactment711 words
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Article115 1908-08-27 142 lam on a Rubber garden, by the border ot Johore But, not so long ago I revelled "on tbe jag m Singapore Life is natural here, and LeaUhy, and a spade is called a spade. But— wive no pretty women driving round our Esplanade. Working bard out m115 words
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Article76 1908-08-27 142 Of ladies wear at Goodwood a home MMT says: A most noticeable thing, too, at Go. d wood was the extraordinary number of white gowns which were to be seen, and on Thursday nearly every second woman appeared to be wearing white DTcpe de Chine or white embroidered lawn. Amongst76 words
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Article598 1908-08-27 143 Mr. E. E. Colman, third magistrate, is leaving for Malacca en Saturday. It is understood that he will only be away for a few weeks. Admiral Chin-u, who was sentenced to a term of penal servitude m Chinese Turkestan fcr having failed to protect Port Arthur598 words
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Article93 1908-08-27 143 Tbe following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Powell A Co's sa^e-rocm y* sterday afternoon. Nire small dwelling?, Nos. 1 to 9 Cbearg Teo Place, area 3940 square feet, Statutory (Wan*, quit rent $5. Total monthly rent $91. V. L. A. Aroonasilam Chetty $7,100. The93 words
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Article132 1908-08-27 143 Mistakes will occur, even m the bestreguiatcd supreme ccuits. In the case of the investigation cf a debtor summons case before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith it was found that a certain promissory note, instead of havirg been filed with documents connected with a judgment given some time132 words
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Article1059 1908-08-27 143 A check has been experienced m the Association football shield competition, a check doubly unfortunate m that it affects the very teams whose matches it is desired to finish off early, namely tbe military clubs. The holding of the manoeuvres this week has necessitated the postponing of all1,059 words
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Article230 1908-08-27 143 Judge's Earnest Appeal for Unsavoury case to be Settled. Unsavoury was the description applied by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, and also by counsel, to a case which came on for hearing m the Supreme Court yesterday. When the case was called on, Mr L. E. Gaunt,230 words
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Article488 1908-08-27 143 Training for the October meeting is now m full swing and though the number of old racers looks uncertain there should be a fair field of Griffins. The batch this time was imported by Morton and were drawn at Lambert's Stables. There were 28 m all, but only488 words
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Article223 1908-08-27 143 A huge crowd of spectators and many of the Post Office staff a.simbled last evening, on the Beach Road ground to witness the second meeting of the G. P. O. aud the Marine Police m the semi final round of the competition for the handsome shield presented by223 words
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Article162 1908-08-27 143 POST MORTEM TO BE HELD. It is with much regret that we announce the death of Mrs Murphy, tbe wife of Captain P. M. Murphy, Deputy Master Attendant. The deceased lady resided with her husband and family at Gaylang Road and was m excellent health162 words
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Article748 1908-08-27 143 Sin kino, a Police Boat. Mr Thunder, acting fourth magistrate, commenced the preliminary enquiry, yesterday afternoon, into the charge of rash navigation and endangering human life brought against two Boyans, Mohamed Amin and Bogail. Sergeant Ross of the Maiiae Police prosecuted and Mr C. I. Carver appeared for748 words
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Article21 1908-08-27 143 The Rev. H. Armstrong Hall— a brother if Mr. Sti ode Hall has been appointed a Canon Residentiary of Ripon Citbedral.21 words
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Article864 1908-08-27 144 The Hon. John and Mrs. Turner have been visiting Kedah. It may be thit another huge estate m that State is on the tapis. (Perak Pioneer.) During the week ending Aug. 22 there were 272 deaths m Singapore, giving a death rate per mille of 52.19.864 words
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Article621 1908-08-27 144 The Story of a Wayang, a "JQuiet Gamble," and a Police Raid. It was at the time of the Seventh Moon, at the Festival of Sembayang Hantu, that the good (mora or less) fishermen of Serangoon assembled together at a wayang held m the centre of621 words
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Article167 1908-08-27 144 The case m which a Tamil named Chinnakurpm is charged with the murder of Inspect >r \V. Goularte was further continued, before tho Second Magistrate, Mr Green yesterday. The case for the Crown was conducted by the Deputy Public Prosecutor. Mr J Ji. Brooke, Assistant Government And.167 words
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Article87 1908-08-27 144 Traoedt On Steamship: Coolies Detained. Six cooliei belonging to the s. s. Penan** are det lined by the police ponding enquiries into the circumstances attending the death of one other coolie on the same vessel. From enquiries it appears that a fight occurred on boarcf, during a87 words
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Article535 1908-08-27 144 A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE. The marriage ceremonies of Tunku Mahmood bin Abu Bakar and Tunku Ayesha binte Allum Shah have been the theme of conversation among the Malays for some time, and the old bouse of Sultan Ali, m Kampong Glam, has been the scene of great festivities535 words
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Article247 1908-08-27 144 At the annual met ting of the Singapore Young Men's Christian Association Mr J. Polglase presided and among those present were tbe Revs. 11. C. Izard, J. Marsh Kirkbv. J. A. B. Cook, W. Murray, J. A. Gray, and Messrs E. J. Benjafield, R. J.247 words
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Article100 1908-08-27 144 Charged with removing a box, two lamps, and other property under seizure, two men uamed Yap Su and Ng Mon Giok were acquitted m the District Court yesterday. The wife of one of the Turkish Ministers, whom Lady Bulwer used to see occasionally,' was asked, Sir Horace Rumbold records! what100 words
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729 1908-08-27 144 To The Editor, Sir, Anyone who has been an employer of labour m these parts wiil have noticed the independence that is shewn by the average Asiatic m regard to his job. The house "boy" and tbe office krani when threatened with dismissal each729 words
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Article102 1908-08-27 144 Among the Kuala Lumpur Hospital canvalesetstf are Messrs. Oliver Marks C Henley, E.W.N. \Yyatt and J.B. Matthews.' Since the first American production of The Merry Widow," at Syracuse, m Sep tember of last year, says a Home papea* Mr Henry W. Savage has paid m royalties nearly When the piece102 words
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Article649 1908-08-27 145 The third report of the Directors to the shareholders, at the meeting held on Monday, was as fellows Singapore, loth August, 1908. Your Din slots l*eg to submit the audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March lust. The nett profit for the year649 words
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Article28 1908-08-27 145 It is interesting to note that the value of direct imports to China from Japan, during last year decreased from taels 61,052,31)5 the previous year to taels 57,4*i1,410.28 words
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Article203 1908-08-27 145 Those who like to follow racing form will l>e interested to compare tbe running at Penang and Taiping of some of the horses. The going we believe was much the same m each case. Pin and Lady Brockleigh met m two six furlong races. At Penang the mare203 words
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Article1981 1908-08-27 145 (By Submarine Telegraph) {Reuter's Agency Rec. Aug. 21, 9.20 am. On August 9th the Russian Government communicated to the Powers the AngloRussian reform scheme for Tui key, for information Austria has now replied to that communication favourably, and h^r Note says, Austria can only rejoice if a new "regime1,981 words
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Article100 1908-08-27 145 THE RUBBER EXHIBITION. [Special Wise. London, Au_\ -'2nd, via Priian^r. Sir Henry l>lake h;s cabled t:> Sir ,1 hi Anderson asking for Mr Can ushers, J urectf i of Agriculture, to attend the Kull _r Exhibition at Ohmpia. At the conferences to be held at tbe Exhibition Mr Pearson is100 words
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Article68 1908-08-27 145 (Corrected cr to Aug 56.) '1 EQ/S <*l<_m__n__ S '_o.__.' uo Private credits 3 m/s credits 6 ji: 2/44 FaA-fon, demand Bank*. 999 QnnifAVT.domattd 837_ Bovokoso, demand foKOBABiA, demand mm 113 Java, dsn_and 13! 1 lan a i.c 2, c _st ja.i_ i >fc C 6 dowasiojrs, Bank Bn;68 words
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Article133 1908-08-27 145 Aug 26 V.-r <0,~ fifl G-iiabier buyers 7^7 Qaiabisr Ouhs No. i \2 Qsmbisr Cubs Ho. 9 I«MW Pepp er Black (crd* Efpo rs I 10.85 Pepper, Whits (_airl_,TT. pc buyers 16 75 Nutmeg. (110 to ih. Ek 2' Nutmegs (80 to tbe 2 i .< N I afaes133 words
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Advertisement23 1908-08-27 145 Grlmault Co's Sarsaparilla cleansed the b'ood from al inipi rities arhiuni from Scrofula, Eczema, Bad I eg?, Skin D:6euses. Pimples and Sores. 14.23 words
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Article801 1908-08-27 146 Capital Capital Issue Paid Issued paid op Value op C-ompaaj. QacUttoa 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Beiat Tin Mining Co. Ltd 700 1300,000 225,000 10 10 Brnang Limited 625 1600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Brusoh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd ll.< 0 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Duff Development Co. Ltd 2.70801 words
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Page 146 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous659 1908-08-27 146 CLEARANCES. Aug 20. Banka, Brit, str., Sampson, for Anambas and Natunas Is. Patani, Ger. str., Stolberg, for Bangkok. Palembang, Dut. str., Smit, for Palembang. Nore, Brit, str., Phillips, for Yokohama. Menelau?, Brit, str., Woodget, for Antwerp via ports. Ban Fo Soon, Dut. str., Odink, for Pontianak. Sappho, Brit, str Sanderson,659 words
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Miscellaneous817 1908-08-27 146 Glenf alloch, Brit str, Hainsworth, for Penang. Emilie, Dut. str., Mahmood, for Rhio. Kuching, Sar. str., Waddell, for Sarawak. Mm, Brit, str., Pithie, for Labuan. Lady Weld, Brit, str., Fripp, for Muar and Malacca. Aug 26. Resident Schiff, Dut. str., Unus, for Pahang and Kuantan. Brouwer, Dut. str., Boelhuis for817 words
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Miscellaneous418 1908-08-27 146 VESSELSIN PORT. Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From When For Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman Aug 19 Penang Uncertain Zahora Sar. Yacht 500 R. Brooke Aug 7 Sarawak Uncertain Ship Flap: A Tons Master Arrived From Consijrnee For When Airlie Brit 1492 Wilson Aug 23 Sydney Boustead Sydney418 words
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