The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 31 December 1908
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1908-12-31 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES No 1118, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1908.18 words
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Article309 1908-12-31 1 DeaUagvith Indian Sedition v The- Lord*! ftefona" Report 4 a An Alleged TmpkU 1 Coaritiaatka n« neSuppeeaioa of tha Strait- Opium Coauuaeioa B pdet s Fubli,. Halls and FuUie *af ty *ig Tne "Syren and th* Shipping Rirg g Ihe t. *Tth\{\\%k^ m Sioi y 4H» Reuter's Failings Police309 words
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52 1908-12-31 1 TaHe— k<-«.Jol»ore.MalaySi t i (Prefc *edviz iv, MHfor, Segn Sembilan and MMMg d BriUeh Nocth Borneo, Lftl.uan. S1 Settlemei mraa eon caana. m f mjn AT^ na M.MTM Id. per 2 hook roOT. comi i.-r. raraws. mlmmtoA. Mf ill^^ zmin. cl>:ir gm2\d. mm.52 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article32 1908-12-31 1 Rosenhaum.— On December 26th at Fern- I bill. Orange Grove Road, Singapore the wife of Mr. S. Roseubauin of a daughter. Nicholls. AtLaunceston, Tasmania, wife of H. E. Nicholls, Kuantan, daughter.32 words
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Article27 1908-12-31 1 Warhkn-Bacon.— Ist Dec, at Came, Wilts. Richard Laird, son of Sir Pelham Warren, K.C.M.G., H.8.M., Consul-Genera!, Shanghai, to Stella, widow of late llev. I. M. Bacon.27 words
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Article77 1908-12-31 1 Grant.— Nov. 29, at South Kensington, P. McGregor Grant, formerly of Shanghai, aged 57. On the 20th instant, m her 9J)th year, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. P. J. Ne'son, Buruside,' Taiping, Perak, Janet Pasley, widow of the late James Duncan Pasley, Commissioner of Police and Magistrate,77 words
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Article, Illustration1554 1908-12-31 1 Dec. 25. A quite obscure little telegram from Calcutta m a Rangoon paper inclines us to think that the ipaeul weapon against Indian anarchy that Lord Minto declared that the Government was forging for itself is now m active use. The statement simply mentioned that Fifteen1,554 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement131 1908-12-31 1 GONOSAN (Riedel) contains Sandalwood oil and the extract of Kava-Kava. It is m the opinion of the medical profession by far superior to any other preparation of Sandalwood oil. Sold m bottles of 40 capsules by all dispensaries. For wholesale apply to the MEDICAL HALL. •> M DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA.131 words
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Advertisement144 1908-12-31 1 Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. Near 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 roquired, orders for same mast be telephoned to144 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous255 1908-12-31 1 THE WEEK. The outward mail of Dec. stb came by the P» I. boat on Saturday, the English mail of the early pait of that week having misled the German mail connection at Nicies. It was brought on by the M M. mail ou Monday. This bomewird mail is carried255 words
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Article433 1908-12-31 2 Dec. 28. One of the mos: interesting things that has come out by the mail is the fu'l text of the Report of the S-Lct Committee of the House of Lords, upon the subject of the Reform of its own constitution. A perusal of the exict433 words
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Article408 1908-12-31 2 Amoxost the telegrams despatched to Australia and comirg to hand m the Australian papers, is one whicb, although accorded no prominence, cannot fail to be deemed of importance to the Malay Peninsula inasmuch as it concerns the chief industry of this region. Reference is made m408 words
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1721 1908-12-31 2 Deo. 29. Tin: warning that was telegraphe 1 home fromSiugapore, that the delay iv the publication of the Straits Opium Commission Report was believed to bo iv defereuce to political purposes, especially to the hiuderim* of Hong. Kong from obtaining any knowledge1,721 words
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Article318 1908-12-31 2 Keyektix.; to the incident cf the negligence of the official of the Municipality m turning ou the electric lights at the Children's Tiext on Saturday night, it occurs to Ul that there are the materials for a big catastrophe which vie hope will never eventuate.318 words
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1134 1908-12-31 2 Dec. 30. If our readers, who by this time have a shrewd idea of tbe methods and morals of the Straits Homeward Shipping Conference and its partner iv business the Straits New York Conference, will give themselves the trouble to read an article from1,134 words
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Article924 1908-12-31 3 Doc. 31. A? details continue to come m it is now passible to arrive at the onvictioa that m tae great vole mi: convuUi.-n that has inflicted such loss of life and destruction of every conceivable kind throughout the regions ou b^th sides of the Straits924 words
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Article561 1908-12-31 3 R.-uter, during the past few days, has not displayed tbe very ordinary amount of intelligence th it should be requisite to pass ou news from a main to a minor service. We tuppote that the boxing match for the championship of the woill has attracted quite as much561 words
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734 1908-12-31 3 LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTY IN SINGAPORE IN 1908. The following is Messrs Powell A Co's report for 19u8. It cannot be Eaid with cert linty that the Singapore p r operty market during 19 8 has shown any improvement. <K\ing to the continued slickness iv demand, fewer properties have b-en734 words
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1187 1908-12-31 4 The gentlemen respons ble for the antirebate agitation do not play the game. They have had their Royal Commission, they have had full opportunity for laying their case before it. and they might at least wait patiently now until it issues the result of its1,187 words
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Article853 1908-12-31 4 European Blames Drink. Thomas Phillip Sooolar, an elderly European, was before Mr. Colman, third magistrate, oa Dec 30, on a chaige of cheating by means of a cheque. I admit tin cheque, but plead not guilty to the clurge," said defendant. Mr. C. Holland, cf the Hongkong and853 words
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Article1351 1908-12-31 4 The Christmas gamas are played and over, and taking them all round Singapore has ample chance of congratulating herself on the success of her representatives. The games turned out much as everyone expected, except perhaps that the Rugby match was a rather more easy victory than some thought1,351 words
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Article189 1908-12-31 4 The Pnomnxn Cwi< klt Team. We understand that the following will probably conatita*) t 1 c team to play against Singapore at Singapore, next month 0. V. B Davy (captaiaj W. R. D. Beckett. X Sutton. W. (t. Johnson. W. B ft. Taylor. R. 8. Le May.189 words
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Article227 1908-12-31 4 After complimenting Singapore on tbe Christmas Sport and the Christmas hospitality, the Malay Mail says. There can be no doubt that the interchange of visits by teams from the various centres does good iv more ways than one We commend the words of Sir Arthur Young to the227 words
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Article180 1908-12-31 4 The Indian Opium revenue this vtar to date is better than the estimates by no less than ISI lakhs of rupees. In connection with the death by drowning of Chief Ofteor Witt from a h>at belougiug to a lightship, an ladian paper has this Reference has been made m these180 words
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Article163 1908-12-31 5 ju« d£^I IChiWS?1 ChiWS Unioa Time P«" has £S Za\* of its of isnrsts! fcs accepted the tender n£2£ Clark he B**,. as HaaaUlj of the Secunierabad Club tlmw\ F ormosan Government is said to have ttft?-r he of 5...00.000 yen A^£^X3T2ir 2 T of M163 words
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Article302 1908-12-31 5 (F>. i mr t zvm < *denJw\\ Patavia, T\c. 19. Mr m Sluyters has been permitted to SCCept the >.uer <. f the Crown of Italy. >a the 17ch inst a mooting was held ia support ol the Elective franchise for women, a Netherland-lodian branch of the N302 words
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Article113 1908-12-31 5 IU: fclOO SwW Wan!n tbe Court of Avmmi yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sit W. H Hyndman Mr Justice I'.sher, and Mr Justice 11. the bearing was continued ot tbe eeai m which Khoo Seek Wan appealed inst the decision of Mr J u f! cefc th,113 words
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Article56 1908-12-31 5 Jfmm postage lata paK* for Ethiopia are published. S, are published dealing -th the sa that a *«7 U1 a oarent lv beeu chom.cal wheu tound >» afg e firJn here bought from a be sub j2ft STS: relating the sa.e of *1Z«*0 *-*s "Xj ff^S"*Ssßi H S56 words
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Article940 1908-12-31 5 Quicouid acjunt homines noetri est farrago hhdll Juvenal. To his many friends and admirers— and is their name not Legion F— the Topicist wishes all the seasonable joys, such as they are her*, of a Merry Christmas. What, ho varied, below there, bring us anon the940 words
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Article128 1908-12-31 5 In connection with an amendment to the Minor Offences Ordinance which forbids spitting m public places, etc., instructions have been issued to the Police forbidding wholesale arrests for breaches of this offence. Except under exceptional circumstances, the procedure is to be by summons, but the Assistant Superintendents128 words
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Article737 1908-12-31 5 RUGBY: SINGAPORE vs SELANGOR. This was the first of the three games to ba played this Christmas against Selangor. anl perhaps the greatest interest of all centered m it because it was generally held that it would be the most difficult game of the three for the737 words
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Article177 1908-12-31 5 Whilst most people condemn opium as harmful there can be no doubt that it has very different < tracts on different nationalities. At any rate it caiues a vast waste cf tnongy and energy. Indian opium, however, does not now represent one quarter of the177 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement759 1908-12-31 5 Testimonials Prince Liechtenstein writes His influence is wonderful. I don't know what Marienbad would be like without Lim." Dr. Ott writes He the constitutional monarch with the best constitution is." An Ex-Diplomatist writes M An inacces* sible sovereign." Telegraphic address Tact, Newmarket. If Monarchs Advertised. WILLIAM HOHENZOLLERN Most Stimulating of759 words
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Article955 1908-12-31 6 It was a very different crowd from that which came off the field which assembled some hours later m the Hotel de TEurope. Groomed and cleaned they bore but few traces of the fray and there was no feeling of bitterness left. The teams, together955 words
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Article269 1908-12-31 6 The little business transacted during the past week has been round about current quotations and calls for no comment. Mining.— Sellers are once again greatly m evidence and Kintas are on offer at $10 25, Tekkas 10.00, Tronohs 9 00, Rambutans 8.50, Salak Souths 7.50,269 words
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Article589 1908-12-31 6 The body of a European was found m a lagoon at Tanjong Pagar on Wednesday. Mr Nolan of the Bmsiead Institute identified the deceased as Mr Moir, an engineer on the Hong Wav I. The body was j dressed with the exception of the trousers which were589 words
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Article74 1908-12-31 6 There were 347 deaths m Kuala Lumpur during October yielding a crude death-rate of 101 per thousand. This appalling mortality of over one death m every hundred of the community is by some process, patented iv Kuala Lumpur, reduced to what is called a true death-rate of 49 2 per74 words
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Article890 1908-12-31 6 mmmmmmmmUmmmmmmmmmmmmm mMwmmmmmm Ml^ MWWwTT Lieut. T. L. Dunman R. E. is now a Second Assistant Instructor at the School of Military Engineering at Chatham. He is a brother of Mr. R. L. Dunman, of Singapore. William Schults of Harmston's, m looping the open loop at Bangkok,890 words
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Article621 1908-12-31 6 There is no merrier and happier party m the Eist than that organised every year by Mr Buckley for the benefit of the Singapore children. On Saturday night over 7X» children and 300 adults were at the Memorial Hall and spent a most exciting three hours. Every621 words
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Article183 1908-12-31 6 At Tanglin Barracks, Christmas Day was celebrated m the usual manner, and gmal enjoyment prevailed thewh.lcdav. V the decorations had been completed, the tables kid out for dinner, the Diuil l Halls presented a very pretty app Credit must be given to the Band ltd <; Company183 words
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Article132 1908-12-31 6 Wmmmmmm Christmas was celebrated m the end mary mauner m regard to the churches and institutions. Decorations were of the usual tasteful character, and m the hospitals efforts were made to brighten the lives of the inmates. Presents of good fare for the poorer members, and a very ol joy132 words
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Article874 1908-12-31 7 Associates Swgapor E re Selasgor. The second of the three games ia the Ccr.stmas fixtures between Singapore and this woutd be the easiest match of tbe three 5 L^rrift and iQ c it thtt k t ea lDt^st evinced m t that there was m the Rugby.874 words
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Article382 1908-12-31 7 A very interesting match was played at Tanglin on Boxing Day, between tbe shore teams. Xot withstanding, that several of the actual R >giiueutal Team are members of the Band and Drums F. C, and were playing for their own club, tho resi of382 words
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Article149 1908-12-31 7 What proved to be an exciting game m connection with the above competition was plnred off on Saturday evening on the the Riffles Reclamation ground, when the Majdis Pereuakan Sri met the Malayu Kerbitan R*ja Club. A large gathering of natives witnessed tho match. From the start both149 words
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Article199 1908-12-31 7 S. C C. 2nd vs. S. Et. C 2nd. This match was played on Saturday ending m a win for the S. C. C. S. C. 0. A. Couhher b O hlers 1 DrT A. Scharenguivel c Galistan b James 52 A. W. Bevan b Scharenguivel 1 RR. Bullm199 words
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Article79 1908-12-31 7 PENANG CHAMPIONS. {From our tjwm d "respondent.} Penarg, Dec. 25th, 7.25 p.m. Ia the Pen ang Golf Tournament the Open Handicap was won by D. A. M. Brown, plus 2, with a score of 79. Penang won the interport with the scores as follows. Brown v Ferguson, halved.79 words
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Article48 1908-12-31 7 Rec Sunday 6A9 p.m. The Championship of the Straits Settlements was won by D. A. M. Brown with a total score of 154 for 36 holes. He completed his rounls m 40, 39, 3.*, and 36. Penang won the interteam match by one stroke. > mm <48 words
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Article69 1908-12-31 7 On t\\o SG C. links ou Chiistmas Diy a sweepstakes against Bogey wai played which was won by Mr M. Thunder. The Uatong Cup played fjr on Saturday was won by Mr Thuuder with a scoro of 82. There were seven reeu entries, but the only three cards returned69 words
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Article307 1908-12-31 7 Y. M. C. A. Entertainment. One of the most enjoyable of Christmas entertainments wis that giveu on Satin day night at tbe Boustead lusti ute, by members of the Y. M. C. A. There was a large audience. The programme urrauged was admirably varied, and the items307 words
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Article124 1908-12-31 7 A Correspondent writes. —"The American barquentine Jos L Eviston, built m 1900, came down to Siugapore from Penang to b^ repaiied, having sufured damage to her k eel and stem. Hor owners sent C^pt K. Bennecho from San Francisco to see the work done and then124 words
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Article33 1908-12-31 7 Mr A. Keir of the Education Department, formerly of the Raffles School, Singapore, goes to Seremban at the beginning of the year to relieve Mr H. L. Sumner, inspector of schools, Negri Sembilan.33 words
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Article636 1908-12-31 7 Prize Day at High School. The annual prize distribution at the High School took place on Wednesday, prior to the breaking up for the Christmas Holidays. The Hon. \V. Evans, Resident Councillor, who was received by a guard of honour composed of cadets, handed over the prizes. Mr Howell,636 words
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136 1908-12-31 7 The Linden Correspondent of the China Mail telegraphs to Hongkong on December 19th There is a strong opinion here that Colonel Seely's continued embargo with regard to the publicatiou of the Opium Commission report, is due to political moiives and a desire to commit Hongkong136 words
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Article78 1908-12-31 7 On good authority we hear that four of the eight murderers of Dr B.rrack at Kuantan are to be hanged on Jin. 4*b. These include Chea Sim, the originitor cf the plot, the man who actually stabbed the unfortunate doctor, and the two men concerned m the78 words
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Article42 1908-12-31 7 One of the present sensations of tbe trade is due to the importation of "Irish" linen goods from the land of the wily Jap. The detail and elaboration of the work are alike astonishing. The prices are even more so. (Drapers' R?cord.)42 words
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Article1012 1908-12-31 8 The Cask oy Mr A. R. Lowell. In the Supreme Court on Dec. 24 judgmeut was delivered m the case iv which application had been made to strike Mr A. R. Lowell, advocate and solicitor, eff the roll of advocates and solicitors of the Court.1,012 words
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Article26 1908-12-31 8 Mr Reginald B. Turner, Barrister at Law, has beeu appointed Judicial Commissioner to the B. N. Borneo Government. He was to leave London en Dec. 8.26 words
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Article652 1908-12-31 8 It was perhaps a little hard on the Post Office people to have to work on Christmas Day, to deal with the outward German mail. Hard ihat is, as compared with some other Government departments, though there were lots of business people who were not j able652 words
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377 1908-12-31 8 The Bazaar prints the following letter Dbab Sib, What prospect of lucrative employment is there for me m tL<* Straita Sett'ements, tbe island of Borneo, or places f m the vicinity? I am a carpenter and joiner by trade, have slready been six years m the377 words
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Article561 1908-12-31 8 Imperial Postal Notes Not Recognised. A curious incident comes to our notice, of which it is impossible to cffer any explanation. A gentleman m Singapoie had occasion to remit a sum of 30 -to Port Darwin. He secured a one pound postal note and one of ten shillings561 words
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Article208 1908-12-31 8 We i L. C. Express) have been favoured by Messrs French and Smith, the well-known metal brokers, with the following figures, giving the highest price touched by tin during each year from 1^"»7 t > I**» 7, and the shipments from the Straits from HSJ208 words
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Article77 1908-12-31 8 Messrs Ventom, Bull and Cooper's sale of stamps recently at the Loudoun Hotel, Surreystreet, Strand, included :—Great Britain, ISG7, lOd red brown, plate 2, used—.ll3 10s. and 1872, 6d., chestnut, plate 18, used —£9 10s. Ceylon, 1572, 2 rupees 50 cents, lilac rose, unused—X'"> las. Federated77 words
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Article35 1908-12-31 8 A movement is on foot, it is stated, for a presentation to Mr F. H. Hawkins, who will complete twenty-five years' service, as an Assistant Master m Penang Fiea Schco 1, on March 19, 1909.35 words
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Article728 1908-12-31 8 AVENUES OF TRADE. Java and Singapore. The Perth Morning Herald of J 2nd has this interesting interview with Mr A. D. Allan of Singapore on trade prospects between Western Australia and Singapore Amongst the passengers who arrived from Singapore by the ss. I'mballa on Sunday wai Mr728 words
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Article208 1908-12-31 8 Extensive experiments m tbe pr< rvation of coal are to be made at the naval station at Guautananio. Cuba. Some time ago it unascertained that lon igu governments bnd resorted to tbe submerge uce of fuel at coaling stations as a means of preserving the niatei208 words
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Article730 1908-12-31 9 iHS!S«!H Svduev from 1' I Dch mail steamer fumed hU me l6aVe and be has resumed hM appomtu lletn t as Master \ttea dant. Straits Settlements Long native banks intend opening branches of their own Canton m the Winnin. *f the year, v, order to deal730 words
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Article490 1908-12-31 9 Witness Threatened with a Rifle. The cisc of Ho Yang Peng vs. Tan leng, a widow, was continued before Mr Howard m the District Court yesterday afternoon. Plaintiff claimed 387 for damages done to plants, vegetables and young coconut trees on his estate at Siglap by defendant's490 words
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Article148 1908-12-31 9 Mr W. N irman Haigh took a football team < f Malar beys from Raffles lustitut i >n to Malacca at Christmas. Oa Christmas day thej played the Malay College, and after a "hard fitfht just managed to win by 1 goal to nil. Next day they played a148 words
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Article60 1908-12-31 9 Dumber Medal Competition, played on !>3c 26th. r»pft K. M. Millar 78 '2 76 B. L. Eddii 82 t> 76 Ctpt G. L. Oliver 82 6 76 Cipt FO. I>unUs 86 8 78 CptA. H Hcoper 8^ 9 79 CF. Oreen 98 7 91 AX. Chancellor lul60 words
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Article45 1908-12-31 9 Christmas Competition, 18 Holes against Col Bogey. A Class 1. H. Tongue; 2, J. Binnie and S Hitchcock, tied for second. B Clam 1, X, G. Yule; 2, W. R. Swan. 32 members entered for these competitions which were well contested throughout.45 words
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Article62 1908-12-31 9 The steam launch Argo will leave Johnston's pier for the Club Bungalow on th e following days as follows Friday Ist.— Leaving Johnston s Pier 2 30 pm., 330 pm. Leaving Buugalow. 3 pm. Sunday 3r'.— Johnston's Pier 7 am, 9 am., 10 a m 230 pm 83062 words
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Article657 1908-12-31 9 It will be a great shock to bis numerous friends m Singapore, anel a cause of very general and de?p regret, to learn of the death at Penang early yesterday morning of Mr Alexander H. Withers, of the finn of Lyall and Evatt, accountants657 words
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Article132 1908-12-31 9 Br«i Theft of Money and Jewellery. Shortly af >er ft ur o'cl )ck yesterday morning, four Chinese burglars broke mt an opium shopinSiUth Bridge Road. Three of the burglars wera armed, with knives and th^ fourth mau carried a roll of stout wire. They threatened the occnpints of132 words
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Article98 1908-12-31 9 How not to win. A deplorable incident has been reported to the police, two splendid ghany ponies belonging to a China mm named Koh Seng Wan being maliciously maimed on Sunday night m their stable at Jalan Nipah. The ponies were strong favourites for the Derby" gharry98 words
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Article216 1908-12-31 9 The annual installation of Lidge Zetland m the Eist (the oldest Lodge m tbe Eastern Archipelago) took place at Freemason's Hall, Colemau-st, last evening, m the presence of the District Grand Master, the hon'ble W. J. Nipier, D. L Bnd many of the officers of District Grand Lodge. The216 words
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Article327 1908-12-31 9 Manila Tracers' Losses. Anent the burning and scuttling of tie fs Kale mo here en Djc l»'»th, the Cablentws American, Manila, says On board the Kalomo and lost wiili the v; sel, were 86,000 pesos worth of goods for the bureau of supplies and 2,000 new books327 words
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223 1908-12-31 9 THE ORIENTAL AND THE DRUG HABIT." While the Oriental mind may be lion assimilating some of the bettor features of Western life, it appears to seize with alacity upon the alcoholic and ether abuses which constitute such a feature of present day civil i sation. An instance of this appears223 words
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Article90 1908-12-31 9 The contract for tha construction of the new graving deck at Bingspote has been given to Messrs. Topbaui, Jones, and Railton, who finished recently the new Admiralty dock at Gibraltar. There are at present harbour improvement and dot'k works m progress at Singapore involving an90 words
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Article46 1908-12-31 9 At a certain school priz?-givin£, some of the elder boys got watches as priz-s. One of the recipients, during a speech which perhaps taxed the patience of the proui winner, ostentatiously pulled out his Lew watch and began to wind it. The speaker took the hint.46 words
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Article845 1908-12-31 10 {From our own correspondent.) The K>yal Packet Co., (X.P.M.) has be m grantel a Government subsidy for the n°w hne of feteame.s to Australia, to the amount of 19 25 per geographical mile travelled, making a total of about f 1,500 f ->r each journey. Tbe" local Infantry845 words
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Article1135 1908-12-31 10 Clan - Clan "And the Spirit of the Woman paused into the Beast." Chronicles of Muzaffar Shah. A faint light twiukled iv the jungle nearthe mouth of the Muar Rivor where the bar offers an obstruction to vessels, which are often stuck m the soft mud for1,135 words
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Article1071 1908-12-31 10 A GOOD SORT'S" TRAGEDY. At a Saturday luncheon m an old world but luxurious hotel which fronts one cf the four principal thoroughfares of a historic cathedral city, I recently discovered a genius whom it is the custom to slap henitilj on the back, to regularly discredit (playfully be itH.B.S. - 1,071 words
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Article478 1908-12-31 10 Recent Actiov having a Marked Effect. Calcutta, December 17th. The Englishman seya that the nine Bengalis who have been arrested by Government are now en route to various stations, where they will be jailed till further orders. Their actual destination^ are not being disr losed at the478 words
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Article285 1908-12-31 10 Mr and Mrs R. Scoular and two children are booked to return to the Straits by the Kamakura Maru, sailing from L mdon Jan •2:* rd. Prior to the departure of the 2nd Bittaliou "The Buffs" from Harrismith, Orange River Colony, for jfonglronfr. t l < l^puty Mayor of the285 words
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Article4413 1908-12-31 11 JULY-DEC. 1908. mnannnn Cssh on Delivery 2 2^.fe n-«' Canada J Crime and Refo nation Appeals and Kir anced Senten- 5*5 Japan 3 J Tiie Fakomen Railway 4 Mr daldane's Faihm*.— \nl \n 4 Cash Un iMivery ft r Mr. Lloyd,;,. llh IS Ove land" to Malacca lVy Thel.utureofs„uthAfriea4,413 words
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Article239 1908-12-31 12 Iv the Cathedra] o! the Good Shepherd at 6 p m. on Thursday there will be the usual service for the last day of the year. Tho service will consist of the singing of the psalm miserere, for all tho lint committed, ned the Te Derail for all the beneEts239 words
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956 1908-12-31 12 By an Ex-A.D.C. m the Imperial Review," No harder-worked servant of the Empire is to be found than the Colonial Governor who takes seriously his multifarious duties. And besides those routine duties of the day's work there also devolves upon His Excellency the responsibility of956 words
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Article73 1908-12-31 12 The new bridge over the Gombak River here was thrown open to traffic on Dec k H it is a vast improvement on the old one We beg to congratulate the authorities on the adoption of a style of structure which does not impede the view, and to thank the73 words
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Article935 1908-12-31 12 TROPICAL DISEASES AND CLOTHING. It is an exceedingly good thing that British opinion has of late awakened to the very great importance of a better knowledge and understanding of tropical diseases, especially among the doctors of a nation which holds such Urge olonies and dependencies within the tropics, or m935 words
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Article101 1908-12-31 12 The Eastern Australiin Steamsuip Company announce that direct communication between Australian ports lad Shanghai has bteu established, and that t he Empire leave* Hongkong ou or about the 22nd inst. m accordance with this arrangement. The direct journey from Melbourne to Shanghai will now be accomplished m a little over101 words
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Article685 1908-12-31 13 Fmes of $500 and $100 were imposed upon three Chinese by the second magistrate, yesterday, for possession of morphia Ihe |500 man also got six menths m addition. Shaik Mohamed Alsaree, an Arab, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment by Mr Howard, m the District Court,685 words
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Article109 1908-12-31 13 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Powell A Co's sale-rocm lerday afternoon. Ccconut and fruit plantation situate off Pavah L*bar Road, area 2\ acres, 999 years lease. Bought by Tan Guan Lew for 52 CO. < >ae half share iv seven allotments of109 words
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Article25 1908-12-31 13 At the Viceroy's levy on Dec. 14th there fl present. Precautions were taken fcj^son not m possession of a card of [^^not identified was allowed25 words
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Article189 1908-12-31 13 Two Strait? Chines? women named Ko Lian Nto and Teo Nia and a man named Tay Guan were before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday. The first and third were charged with having the temporary se of a common gaming bouse at 130 2 Victoria Street, and189 words
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Article260 1908-12-31 13 Four Men at Police Court. A preliminary enquiry was held by Mr Colman, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, into au allegation of counterfeiting and possession of counterfeiting implements and coin, brought i.giiust four Kehs. Mr Cowap, seoond assistant Government Analyst, with the assistance of Datective Inspectors Taylor and B260 words
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Article248 1908-12-31 13 Had bus Tracking a Tiobb. A young Straits boru t'hiuaman giving the came of Ueng Cboo Leng was before Mr Green, second magistrate, yesterday, charged with using crimiual force to a Malay woman, and being iv possession of a dangerous weapon, a dagger. X ihvah, a248 words
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Article145 1908-12-31 13 An elderly Chinese coolie was sentenced to font months' hard labour by Mr Green, secoEd magistrate, yesterday, for being m possession of house breaking tools at night. When sentenced, the accuse 1 threw himself on the ground and shouted loudly. A youth who was standing Eeir also joined145 words
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Article705 1908-12-31 13 AGAINST IMPRISONMENT SENTENCES. Tin Court of Appeal resumed its sitting yesterday, the Chief Justice (Sir W. H. Hyndman Jones) being accompanied on Ihe Bench by Mr Justice Fisher and Mr Justice Braddell. When the Court adjourned on Christmas Eve, the appeil of Khoo Seok Wan against a judgment705 words
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Article86 1908-12-31 13 Men's Decbmbbb Medal. In the sjini fiaal for Lady Hyndman Jones' Prizes, Mrs Saunders beat Miss Darbishire 2 up, and Mrs Marriott beat Mrs Holden 3 and 2. Ia ili3 trial Mrs Mirriott beat Mrs Saunders 4 and 3. H. C. Tzird 52 40 92 1G86 words
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Article60 1908-12-31 13 Mmm.mmt——m Some people have no sense of humour. In a journal devote 1 to advocating the suppression of juvenile smoking, prominence is given to the case of a man who died from excessive smoking (probably, the doctor said.) The age of the man was 51 and a friend said he60 words
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Article411 1908-12-31 13 The Indian Christmas Committee held a special meeting on Christmas eve at the Methodist Girl's School, Short Street. The hall was tastefully decorated with palms, plants and fl*gs. There was a fairly large gatheiicg who appreciated the singing and lecture which was inspiring and interesting. There waa411 words
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Article353 1908-12-31 13 At one time, no', so many years ago, th Children's Christmas Treat eras spoken of. Now there are many, the two largest of course b>iug Mr Buckley's and that given by the Catholic Club. List night m the Vict >ria Memorial Hail there must have been close353 words
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Article109 1908-12-31 13 Says the U.S. Gazette Miniature r'He-shooting has found its way even into the churches. This holds good with regard to one at least of the West End churches—St.Columba*(Church of Scotland), Pont Street —whete, underneath the church and hall, a range has been tunnelled out, and a club of about fifty109 words
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Article876 1908-12-31 14 Thursday, Dec. 31, 1908. The death is reported of Captain J. Dauncey, Dorset Regiment, at Bdliry, on 19th December from abscess of the liver. Intimation has been rec ived from Home that Major C. H. B. Clark, 73rd Carnatic Infantry, didd on 6th instant. 0 Mr H. B. Collinge, Inspe:tor876 words
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Article1055 1908-12-31 14 A Special Meeting. Before the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, yesterday afternoon, a special meeting was held to consider Supplemental Budget No. 3 for 1908 as framed by the President. Mr E. G-. Broadrick (President) occupied the chair and there were also present Dr Fowlie and Messrs.1,055 words
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Article303 1908-12-31 14 Sarkies Johannes A Co. Also Khoo Sbok Wan. In the Court cf Appeal yesterday, Mr V. D Knowlef, acting <>a behalf of the Public Prosecutor, replied to arguments advanced iufivour of appeals against the sentences of 3 months' iinprisorment on Khoo Seek Wan and Messrs Silkies aud Johannes303 words
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Article249 1908-12-31 14 EX Jo V A BLE E XTK RTA IS MEX T. On the succass of the Catholic Club Pierrots, who gave tlieir teooad entertainment last night at the Victoria Hail, congratulations are due for many reasons. El. j >yable m itself, the entertainment stood out as a feature249 words
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Article60 1908-12-31 14 The tuortalky returns for the week ended Dec. 2Gth m Singapore show 201 deaths, a ratio per mille of 50.08. There were 1«J deaths from cholera m the week 48 from malarial fever; 32 from phthisis'; 19 from fever not specified, and 22 from beri-beri, 21 infants under three months60 words
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Article834 1908-12-31 14 The comparative silence on Shipping Ring matters, pending the issue of the report of the Royal Commission, has given the poets time to think, and we pie3ent our readers with a parody of Omar Khayyam. Awake for the Free Press has brought to light The state of trade834 words
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Article42 1908-12-31 14 It is authoritatively announced on Dec 12th tint the projected tour of the Maharaj i of Mysore to Japan has been cancelled m view of the impending famine m his R» His Highness returns to Mysj^' wi lGth instant. v jamers of42 words
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Article1251 1908-12-31 15 (By Sab marine Telegraph.) (Router's Ajency Bis. Djc. 24, 11.50, a.m. A enquiry has leen hel 1 into Municipal corruption m Pitftnbnrg, Pennsylvania, U. S A. It showed that sixty Town Councillors fal 1 1 received *4"» OOOln a single undertaking. I >aly six of the C*mcil were unapproachable.1,251 words
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Article95 1908-12-31 15 FOURTEEN COOLIES KILLED. Fall of Earth at Sungei Besi. {From our own Correspondent.} Kuala Lumpur, Dec 30th. During the night shift of the Sungei Pesi Mine, at d am. yesterday morning, a portion of the bank suddenly slipped and buiied fourteen coolies. Desperate efforts were made to95 words
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Article160 1908-12-31 15 {From our nwn Correspondent.) Ipoh, D?c 24 The residence of M* Robert Kellar, tin assistant manager of Messrs Howarth Erskine here, was entered by burglars last night and jewellery valued at $2,000 was stolen. There is an epidemic of burglaries here just now. mmmmmmm Lloyd's Agency has bestowed its silver160 words
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Article188 1908-12-31 15 Mr Colman, yesterday afternoon, resumed tho hearing into the charee of murder brought sgainst Lim T<_k Ho, by ciusing the death of Chia Poon iithe Singapore river. Captain Hawtrey, second Superintendent of Police, conducted the ease for the Ciovn and Mr Montagu Hinis defended tho accused. M*lay188 words
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Article163 1908-12-31 15 Mr Chare? Findlay, of the R mgoon B. I. S. N. Co. agency, has beeu appointed a member of the Burma Legislative Council m tho room of Mr. Sydney Roberts, resigned. E. M. Peters, a Eurasian, has told the police of the loss of a hex. He says he arrived163 words
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Article279 1908-12-31 15 In Ceylon there is a law making compulsory the registration cf servants, m Burmah m response to a series of domestic boycotts and other vagaries of the servant question, the Europeans aie agitating for registration of their servitors upon lines similar to those laid down m the279 words
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Article72 1908-12-31 15 Some days ago, two Cant jnese cooli?s employed at Jjhn Aird's quarry at Bukit Timah qmrrellel because one mm accidentally stamped on the other's foot. They fought with their fists and one man died shortly after the contest. The turvivor wis charged before the second magistrate, yesterday, with voluntarily causing72 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement509 1908-12-31 15 An Appalling Disaster. SICILIAN COUNTRYSIDE ENGULFED. MANY ENGLISH AND GERMANS KILLED. A Sea of Wreckage* MESSINA'S NIGHT OF TERROR. Troops Shoot Down Looters. A Hundred Thousand Dead. (By Submarine Telegraph. Reuter'6) Received at 10 am, Dec d\ Messina is a mass of ruins. Refugees report that tho hotel at Trineria,509 words
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Article778 1908-12-31 16 Capful CuplUf Ifsat P*ld r Issued paid ap V.iot up C-jmpan?. Quotas $300,000 300,000 10 1" Bel*t Tin Mining Co. Lti 700 $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bru^ng Limited 77 $6G0,0"0 60i>,0C0 10 10 Bmnh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd |#.«4 £400,000 350,00-0 1 1 Duff Development Co. Ltd $400,000778 words
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Article73 1908-12-31 16 (Corrected up to Dec 3'> Bank 4 ius ,<* nor- Ijj demand m3| Private credits 8 m/s 2,4,^ credits 6tt/< 2/4 Fs>hc*, demand Bank** 291| Qbamaht. damand 236 1 [vdia, T. T, 174. HoyoEoxG, domand 24 Yc> loi"lm demand norn 113^ Java, demand 13£ Baxekox, demand M 66| SoTaasiava,73 words
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Article139 1908-12-31 16 Dec 20 »m buyers $07. Gambier buyers 0.62| Gambier Oobe No. 1 1j.7-> Gambier Onb© No. 9 1300 Peppsr Black (ord'u. ETpora) il 75 Peeper, White (fair L.W. 5p c buyers 18 50 N atiiiegs (110 to &c ib. > I 0 Nutmegs (30 i_j tha 11.) 24 00139 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous672 1908-12-31 16 CLEARANCES. Dec 24. Laurens Pit, Dut str., Dencker, for Rhio. Van der Lyn, Dut. str, Rab, for Pontianak. Headley, Brit, str., Butler, for Chefoo Arjax, Brit, str., Husband, for Chemulpo via ports. Avagyee, Brit, str., Campbell, for Port Swettenham and T. Anson. Ophir, Dut. str., Koenig, for Palembang. Hong Wan672 words
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Miscellaneous552 1908-12-31 16 PASSENGERS. Per Penang: Messrs E. W. Smith, J. Ros3, P. Simpson, Peacock, B. C. Griffin. Per Fook Sang Dr and Mrs Amerlay, Mrs Priteous, Miss Arrauson and son, Mr Phillips, Mr Avery. Per Hai Nam Mr McKenna. Per Lindula Mrs Anderson, Mrs Nichol, Miss Mitchell, Sister Thomson, Messrs I. Cowling,552 words
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Miscellaneous433 1908-12-31 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Man-of-war Flag; and Tona Commanders Arrived From For Wktm Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman Dec 29 Malacca Uncertain Delphin Ger. yacht 167 Ibbinken Dec 14 Colombo Uncertain Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For 'hen Bulysses Brit 3)57 Falla Dec 26 Kobe A. S. Pet.433 words
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