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Title Section18 1909-04-29 257 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1909. No 1,13518 words
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Article255 1909-04-29 257 i.r k\'Y M lii.. N.u M 157 SI ipjMßg C ■r: jl>iM >' V\ fi' L\~>7 h I i m<l Ti;i X 2"s Tli" N;«\ 858 j 'I X v 138 Kousexelt Kflaminjc -"»s Egypt* vi 159 »!i.- Troahles m Pm 288 u»'*-e Uri'^umLs m Singapore 2~>'.> mi'iit ur><>255 words
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domestic Qccurrences.
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Article22 1909-04-29 257 At the Bank Honse, Ipoh, Perak. F. M. S. on the 17th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott, a son.22 words
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Article41 1909-04-29 257 On the 14th April, at St. Andrew's Church. Kowloon, by the Rev. C. E. Thompson, B. A Maid Wilhklmina, daughter of the late William Mitchell Thomson, of Hongkong, to TOBIAS, son of the late William Ley land Hunter, of Foochow.41 words
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Article33 1909-04-29 257 CI'MMINGS. At liiver Valley Uoad, on 26th inst.. Frances Elizabeth, beloved wife of Walteb Cl- mm ings. On March 31st at Streatham, S.W., Lt.-Col, B. STAPLES (retired) former Chief Constable, Cheshire. England.33 words
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Article75 1909-04-29 257 (Corrected up to April 28 Hank m,- 8 2/4 A demand M 23| Frirate credits 3 m/t 2/4^ credits 6 m/s m fc/4| Fsakci, demand Bank^ 2£» 2 G**mant, demand 237 Isdia, T. T, 174 i How»koh«. d^mau^ 22\%dis. Yokohama, demand nom. 113 h Java, demand 189J BAHOKOK 175 words
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Article139 1909-04-29 257 April 28 Tin buyers $67. ;i 7; Gambier M 9.12| Gambier Cube No. 1 12 I>s Oambi*r Cube No. 2 1 2.00 Pepper Black (ord*n. Spore) 1 1.50 Pepper, White (fair 18 50 Nutmegs (110 to tktlV)^. 17.50 Nutmegs (80 to th* Ik) 22.50 Mace Panda) norn OloTes (Amboiaa)139 words
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Article, Illustration29 1909-04-29 257 T't-re -.h.-.l' the Pres< thp People's ri'jht maintain Urmwed by infl'.ifni>- and unbrilied by gain; H^re patriot Tnith hr-r glorious precepts draw, Fledged to U li^ion, Loyalty and l^aw.29 words
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Article664 1909-04-29 257 Apl 23 The Treaty batweeo Great Britain and Siam relative to the transfer of the States of Kedah, Triuganu and Kelantan to the Federated MuUy States, has been signed now for many weeks. We are told on good authority that the Sultan of Tringanu has not664 words
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Article959 1909-04-29 257 Whether the eel, foredoomed to be skinned alive, takes any real interest m the man that skins it. is a question of nice debate, so long as the operation is mot carried out utterly regardless of the eel's feelings. For eel read the Straits Settlements trade, the959 words
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Page 257 Advertisements
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Advertisement217 1909-04-29 257 >:r; I] B F Pi wttU] Europe to the !Strait< invited lo md to j v n.-iinv «.f tMrii st«';mui sad date > ;,t «o{i»'- will tbea be n.-.i,..l iriuan petti ol fall. Su! i ben m Enr< p* wiahiag detailed i-it niHti«>n aa t ttt iwtt M] J r217 words
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Page 257 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous239 1909-04-29 257 THE WEEK. The last ma.il from home arrived by the P. O. Delta on Friday with dates up to Aoril 2. A homeward mail was taken on Monday by the N. D. L. Goeben and this weekly goes by the Taroba to-day. An OBSUCCdtsful attempt to dispose of the wrecked239 words
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Article868 1909-04-29 258 Apl 24 Tme correspondence which has been going on during the past week m our columns on the subject of Free Trade v. Tariff Reform has been interesting and not altogether un- astruetive, although, as m all cases of «lU'•Jssion by correspondence m newspapers, it868 words
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Article421 1909-04-29 258 It would seem from cables that have arrived since the mail that brought the report of the debates on the Navy m the House of Commons, that matters have proceeded apace m the matter of increasing the British Navy. The number of ships laid down was fixed421 words
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Article932 1909-04-29 258 Apl 26 The telegrams of Stturday and yesterday show the striking success of the Constitutional Party m Turkey, who have once more obtained, at least military supremacy m the capital, and are m a stronger position than when they forced the Sultan to proclaim the constitution m their932 words
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Article442 1909-04-29 258 If it were not that Mr. Boo—WKIT impresses bis personality upon every event with which he is connectel, we should feel inclined to resent the frequent telegrams which have been sent announcing Li> journey, step by step, to EMI Africa, where he has gone to shojt lions and442 words
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Article898 1909-04-29 259 Apl27 aYttMMSj the nations that are feeling their to constitutional rule there is a great deal of Barest, and what is called sedition. Rirhaas <>ne is a little inclined to attach too much importance to this politic*] froth, but with events of recant months before the eyes, it898 words
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Article216 1909-04-29 259 Tho site of the present Persian troubles, Tabriz, lies between the Black and Caspian Seas, rear to the borders of Turkey and not far from the Russian Caucasus. The sxme sort of a tight between the Persian Nationalists and the U >yalists is goiug on as216 words
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Article1136 1909-04-29 259 Api fcB From time to time announcements have been made m the local papers of the alleged complicity of Chinese Revolutionaries m the large number of gang robberies that have taken placa m Singapore and Perak during the past few months. The circumstances under which they1,136 words
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Article508 1909-04-29 259 Remarks made m the House of Commons by honourable members on Colonial subjects rarely do more than amuse by their ignorance of the prime facts of the matter to which they refer. Oa March 25th under the Consolidated Fund Bill there was a general discussion on508 words
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Article1194 1909-04-29 259 Apl 29 The situation m Turkey inav be considered yesterday to have reached its climax. It is impossible for anyone, even though not a particular student of foreign politics, to fail to be struck by the extraordinary mannei m which events have been guided throughout the whole1,194 words
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Article731 1909-04-29 260 Here is an interesting extract from Mr C. R. Buxtons new book Turkey m 0 Kevoluti)u" bearing on the announcement of this important partonaga given m our litest wire. Toe Slieik-ul Islam or Grand Mufti represents the Sultan m all matters spiritual and is the head of the731 words
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Article550 1909-04-29 260 Ordinary General lfjKTOro. TII9 fiftli ordinary general meeting of the Kuantan Tin Mining Co., Ltd. was held at th^ Company's Registered Office yesterday at nooe. Mr. G. A. Derrick occupied the chair, and theie w^re prfsent Messrs. H. Abraois, A Rdid, Dr. d-i V«>s, Lee Choon550 words
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Article188 1909-04-29 260 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO. Th? 10th annual ordinary geii^ral meeting of the shareholders of the above Company, was held m the Registered Office of the Company. No. 5 Head Street, at 12 noon on Wednesday 2S:h April. Present. Messrs C. K. F. S.inder?on (Chairman), M. E. Plumpton, C W. Darbishire, B188 words
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Article55 1909-04-29 260 The French Cruiser Bruix arrived here last evening just before dusk and saluted the Port and received the usual return salute. She is from Saigon and bound to Batavia on the 3rd. An armoured cruiser of 5,000 tons, she carries a crew of 400, with 28 guns.55 words
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Article64 1909-04-29 260 Sadanibram Pillay appeared before Mr Colman, third magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of criminal breach of trust m respect of a sum amounting to about 1,100. Messrs Braddell and Campbell appeared for the prosecution. The accused was represented by Messrs Parsons and Simpson. Evidence was given by64 words
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Article523 1909-04-29 260 The report <»f the Singapore branch of the above for IJHJK shows that the register of members and associates has l>een revise*], names on the books of those who have \Ai the Colony and others who have ceased to take interest m the work, have been takeu523 words
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Article112 1909-04-29 260 S Ql Ai.i i:i;'s PfeHJMM roi: r V States. The figvm of the weight cf block tin I tin ore exported during the months of Janu ary to March, IUOU, and of th< di-ty ooUl thereon from all four States, are now pubii<u ed, and112 words
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Article244 1909-04-29 260 C lK'erful prospects are presented to the proprietors of the Klanang Produce I Limited, which owns estates m tin FfcJa Malay States, and which, while paying Up* cen* m dividends for the past year, pro*, to do better. There are now 981 acres plu with rubber, partly interplanted244 words
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Article747 1909-04-29 261 \_v:c f.tural loans must now be repaid *ithm two years, m annuil, quarterly, or monthly instilments, at the discretion of the Commissioners. Hongkong Electric Co. pay a dividend of pei ?nt, and two per cent bonus for the year. The working account shows a Daknceof si:.-,:;-.U9.747 words
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A "K.C.M.G." STORY.
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Article190 1909-04-29 261 Correspondence. THE TIN DUTY. To the Editor. Dear Sir, —I was amused tofiud on openMff my "Free Press" this morning that Karang had monopolizßd no less than a column and a quirter m a vain endeavour to give some sort of an answer to my few lines on the Welsh190 words
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Article309 1909-04-29 261 To the Ei»itor, Sir,— Bijeh and J.S.M R. tell us quite confidently how the American Shipping Combine was frustrated id two totally different ways The former says that it failed beoduse with their profits more ships could be built by shipowners. J.S.M. K. pins his faith to Retaliation m the309 words
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Article344 1909-04-29 261 A fair amount of business, principally iv Rubbers which keep buoyant, has been transacted since last advices, and a slightly better feeling is noticeable m other directions. Mining. -I >uring the past few days Pahansrs have coineinto favour agftin, rising from 19j <»1 to 24i344 words
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Article23 1909-04-29 261 An overladen twakow sank m the harbour on Saturday. Shortly afterwards, a steam launch ran on to the submerged vesssl and remained fast.23 words
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Article498 1909-04-29 261 Under the title of M The Strenuous Life" (La vie intense), M. Hervy Bidou writes as follows m the Hebdo Dthat* of March 19th "Mr Roosevelt has returned to private life. That kind of thing is done simply and unostentatiously m America. Bu\ as Mr Roosevelt is498 words
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Article218 1909-04-29 261 Police Draw With the Club. A large gathering assembled on the Esplanade last evening to witness the eeaood encouuter between the Polica and the S. C. C. The game wxs late m starting, and each side played a man short. A cios?ly contested game resulted and the play218 words
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Article50 1909-04-29 261 Shootiug m the 100 yards competition took place yesterday afternoon, the following scores being recorded Mrs Jigo 32 Mrs Bowes 31 Mrs Axten 31 Miss C. Anderson 31 Miss K.Lloyd 30 Lady Evelyn Young -8 Mrs V. Thomas 28 Miss Lloyd 26 Mrs Pickering 27 Mrs L9armont50 words
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Article107 1909-04-29 261 The shooting section of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club have held their first cup competition. Only eight membsrs entered, and on the whole the shooting was poor. B. Hoz won with 16 m 20 (handicap plus 2) F. Bopp was 2nd with 11 m 20 (handicap plus107 words
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Article543 1909-04-29 261 Quite a number of eirly risers were present yesterday morning to witness the geegees being put through their faciDgs Prince George (Fisher) was first out and moving nicely did useful half-p^ce work once round. He has lost none of his former dash and will have to be counted543 words
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Article47 1909-04-29 261 Entries for the Warren Football Shield" which is open to teams representing: a Company of U. A., K. E, Infantry, Volunteers, S>aft" Departments, Malay States Guides, Any of EL M*s. Ships, m Port; will be sent m to the Garrison Adjutant by May Ist.47 words
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Article167 1909-04-29 261 People are sometimes so coarse m deiling with their debtors that one almost regrets they can collect their debts." Judge Willis.) I hate the creditor who comes And shouts, and stamps, and that, And says he wants his money down This moment, sir, that's flit. It's true,167 words
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Article20 1909-04-29 261 The Johore Rubber Lands (Malay States Limited, announces that the letters of allotment have been posted.— Fin. New*, Mar 3020 words
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Article408 1909-04-29 262 The Annual Federated Malay States Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 25. A baba named Ong Swee Chea of Victoria Street haa told the police of the los 9 of his bicycle valued at SSO. He left it near the railing at Baach ttmd while408 words
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Article215 1909-04-29 262 A telegram from the Hague tells of a deal between the I>utch Government and the Sabang Seaport and Coaling Station Co., which is domiciled at Amsterdam. The company coals and repairs ships at Sabang, works the Government dork there, and does other chippie g business. The215 words
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Article203 1909-04-29 262 Japanese Captured m Middle Road. Oa Thurshv night, Mr E. A. Gardiner, the Chief Polios Officer, accompanied by Inspector Oxlev and other police raided Nos 32 and ■>'■» Middle Road. About twenty Japanese were busy plajiog "poh when the police arrived and they .-caUered iv all directions,203 words
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Article454 1909-04-29 262 A SERGEANT SHOT. A serious and most unfortunate accident occurred yesterday at the Volunteer Drill Hall, which very nearly ended m the loss of the life of an B. G. A. Sergeant. It appears from what we can gather that someS. V. A. men were being- put454 words
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Article203 1909-04-29 262 Pontianak, April 20th. Whilst a 11 umber of D&jakf of the Upper Kapoeas were crossing the Sarawak frontier iutendiug to buy salt and stores, a Sarawak Payak tribe crossed the Dutch boundary lines on a head huntiug expedition, murderiDg tke remaining women, children and some invalids,203 words
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Article131 1909-04-29 262 Mvncm irian Minks Question. A defiuite agreement his now been come to between China and Japan as to the <|uestion of the Hon-kei-ko collieries m Manchuria. This has been one of the long disputed Manchurian problems, and it is now n ported that several engineers, who have131 words
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Article69 1909-04-29 262 Khaw Chan Boon, alleged to have embezzled $5,000 at BaDgkok, appeared before the District Judge at Penang on a warrant issued by the British Court for Siam. After the hearing of the case had occupied almost the whole day, accused was ordered to be returned to Bangkok. The accused appealed69 words
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Article612 1909-04-29 262 BLAZE AT PASIR PANJANG. Kalomo's Dangerous Car<.<». A large quantity of kerosene oil from the salvaged steamer Kalomo floated ashore at Pdsir Panjang yest9rday. With the incoming tide, a good quantity was taken up the small creek adjoining the Lunatic Asylum and Beri-r>3ri Hospital near the sixth mile.612 words
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Correspondence.
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Article253 1909-04-29 262 To The Editor, Sir, Lest Karaug should imigine that silence means the acknowledgement of defe.it, for the last tiaie I tax your patience. T did not support or attempt to explain the Atlantic Shipping combine all I did was to object to Karang using it as an253 words
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Article324 1909-04-29 262 Mr Montagu Harris appealed to r Colman, third magistrate, yester protection. He said he had l>een insulted by a native policeman and brokers while leaving the Court m h. gharry. He gave his worship th« nuinlw of the P C. and the name* of the brokers Babi324 words
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Article553 1909-04-29 262 BOXING TOURNAMENT AT TANG LIN. Under the auspices of the 3rd Mi Boxißg Club, a tournament was btU m t! Kegiinentd! Theatre. There was a ye» crowd present, indulin^ L r o,)d nidcy from town The officuk were lUfeno Major Kurd. A. S. C. .Jud*e> -m M Guest. Army ScfcoohßMttr553 words
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Article1176 1909-04-29 263 The third ordintry meet'iDg of the shareholders was held at Winchester House at noon yesterday, Mr M. E. Plumpton m the elixir. There were also present Messrs I, wtber Kemp. H P, liigley, J. Salomon, and Wiukelniann. The miuires of the last meeting were rea«! and confirmed. The1,176 words
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Article518 1909-04-29 263 oAiuruay morning was an ideal one m every respect for traiuiDi; purposes and juite a number of sportsmen avail-1 themselves of the opportunity thus afforded of witnessing some smart work put m by the gee gees. inibar (Fisher) oue of tli9 first to take the course worked slowly518 words
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Article16 1909-04-29 263 Mr. A. Y. Gahagan takes Mr. W. A. Greig's plaoe on the Board of Licensing Justices.16 words
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Article979 1909-04-29 263 QuiCfUtd agunt ho mines nostri esi farrago libelli. Juvenal. We are woundily sorry for Mr Asquith. (It has been dinned m to us that the present Cabinet ia a brilliant coruscation oi all the possible talents and when we consider the members individually, and m regard979 words
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Article370 1909-04-29 263 Opnrnra Match. It wag a great dtj on Siturday for tho newly formed Malaya Football Association, which consists of oi} affi idled Ciubs, when the new ground was formally opened and the first match of the tt urcament played. It is estimated tint 8,000 people, mostly Milays,370 words
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Article327 1909-04-29 263 14 c v a." This match af Tanglin caused a great deal of excitement amongst the troops, inasmuch ss Cf Coy who had u<>t lost a match m the league this season, wore railed upon, to meet the Shield holders, who also are showing due form just327 words
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Article51 1909-04-29 263 Following is the result of crushing operations at Raub for the four weeks ending •24th in st. Bukit Komanw Stone crushed 8^667 tons GolJ obtained 930 ounces Average per ton 5 09 dwts. Bukit Malacca. Stone crused 2,039 tons Gold obtained 101 ounces Average per ton 151 words
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Article45 1909-04-29 263 M. Gerard, French Ambassador to Japan, has been appointed to represent the French Governmem at the offisial obsrquies of the late Emperor of China on May 1, when the remains of his la*e Majesty will be transferred to the mausoleum specially built for their reception.45 words
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Article579 1909-04-29 264 Messrs Hamilton and Griffin, Police probationers, are leaving for Auioy shortly to aHidy Chinese. Secord Lieut. A. C. Chapman, rl. a having left for India on posting to 81 Co., R. G. A i 3 struck off the local strength. Lieut. A. Creery, n.<; was removed579 words
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Corrcepondence.
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Article322 1909-04-29 264 1" thi Editor, Dear Sir,— l have read your interesting leader this morning and abo }\< jen's" letter, both of v. liich seem to agree as to the fact that the tin-miter m the V. If. S. has little t(» fear from any would-be American m Tasion.322 words
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Article637 1909-04-29 264 SMART ARREST BY LOCAL DETECTIVES. PIRATES BELONGED TO SINGAPORE. We are please! to be able to announce that the local detective police officers hive succeeded m making two arrests m connection with the terrible piracy and murders on the morning of Good Friday. The police authorities had637 words
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Article215 1909-04-29 264 Before the members of the City of London Tradesmen*! Club reoeoilj Mr Walter Bean explained the proTuiooi of the Registration of Firms Bill. The principal object of the proposed measure is to compel every person cairying on business m another name than his own, whether a3 sole215 words
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Article50 1909-04-29 264 M. A. Boulach, Russian vice-consul [i» Ceylon, went mad at Nuwara Eliya on Easter Sunday. He becimo very violeat and had to be taken to Colombo bound hand and foot m charge of four soldiers and a railway porter. The hospital surgeon declared him to be .suffering from religious mania.50 words
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Article293 1909-04-29 264 Chinese Kills Girl and Himself. Yesterday afternoon the district of Kandang Kerbau was thrilled with the news of a terrible tragedy which took place m Duuman-st, resulting m the death of a Chinese girl, her assailant, and m grievous iujuries b'jing itsflicted on another Chinese. Shortly before293 words
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Article429 1909-04-29 264 SINGAPORE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. l'lie tiaal of the Singapore GAt Cmb Championship was played on Siturdiy and Bandaj between J. C. Watt and \K- Campbell and resulted m a win for the former by 2 holes. Dc Campbell commenced on Saturday by winning tho ti;s* \u hi m which utve him429 words
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Article125 1909-04-29 264 The members of the burgling fraternity appear to have been busy during the week end. hhveral oipes of housebrcakiij^ are reported from ditt'erect parti of the town. A Hokien living at Ann Sung Hill lost property valued at 5027s o27 7~). From Neil Road, cash and jewellery amounting125 words
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Article49 1909-04-29 264 The police believe that the two men m the Dunmin Street tragedy were connected with a gambling farm m Johore. It is announced that the rice crop of Cochin China this rear has been an abnormal one, and that about 200,000 tons will pro bably be exported from Saigon.49 words
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649 1909-04-29 264 The manager's report for four weeks en March 27 says The mine measurement assay returns of prospecting work ftbewi total of K7 feet for the period (4 v,,;. under review, made up of 20 feet sicking. 117 feet driving, (>si foet crosscutting and feet649 words
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Article164 1909-04-29 264 In the current number of Travel ar.<J plorati>n Mr R. N. Kudruose Brova, turer m Geography m BhtAtM I'ur.gives some particulars of the pearl Itfa of the Mergui Archipelago, off the to. Lower Burma, which he investigated on Uhalf of the Indian (iovernment. Often, tlxpearls do not164 words
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Article1187 1909-04-29 265 For the final day tf tbe annual meeting of tbe S It A on Satin day there were three attractions at Bilestter Range, a mixed doubles tv-nt with miniature riHes, and the pnz) dis'ribution, these being preceded by n spirited brick competition, extra to the programme, for1,187 words
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Article197 1909-04-29 265 S. C. C. v A Ckyi.on XI. There was soivm spirited batting m this match on Saturday, which envied m a draw. Scores.— Ceylo/xI <J. (I James c Bddli b Noon 1<! \V. K>yt c Talma b Noon I \V I'assa b Talma I Dr ScharengtuTel c Wiliiama b197 words
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Article145 1909-04-29 265 A Chinese coolie appeared before Mr. (ireeu, the sccoud magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of wilful trespass m Government Ilouse domain. A Malay P. C said he had been put on duly m plain clothes to prevent anyone from walking near the Colonial Secretary's bungalow.145 words
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Article29 1909-04-29 265 Signorina Marconi, a sister of the famous wireless man, is a passenger on board the British steamer Lightning which arrived from Cilcutta yesterday. Miss Marconi is bound for Hongkong.29 words
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Article231 1909-04-29 265 Quarantine restrictions against Bingkok on acccunt of smallpox are withdrawn. The Norwegian steamer HIM from Bombay reports having: sighted the Xetherton about 150 miles oft' Dondra Head. Mr Aage Westealio'z, who has been cantected with Bangkok Tramways for 21 years, was several addressee and presents to231 words
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Article571 1909-04-29 265 A Bullock md Cast Cask. In the Appeal Court yesterday morning, Mr. Justice Seroombe Smith was engaged m hearing several appeal c-ises. The first was an appeil by one Alagappa Ifandor against a decision given m favour of Singaram Piilav by District Judge Sxunders m t he District571 words
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Correspondence.
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Article456 1909-04-29 265 lo the Editor, Dd±r Sir, Can you please inform m-» whether a new rule has been framed for tfce benefit of the opium and spirit farmer.-, whereby they are authorizod to subjec 1 1« luggage of Europeans to bn examinati m aud thus placing them on a par456 words
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Article489 1909-04-29 265 Many a snug little island, like Elba or St. Helena, has served as tlie prison of the tallea great, but none, I wot, has gaoled them for as many centuries as Prinkipo. a green islet of the Marmora. One of the "Princes" Uandl it has always been489 words
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Article57 1909-04-29 265 fhe Steamship Co. Nedei land has ordered a new twin screw mailst earner to l>a built at Amsterdam of the following dimensions length 455 feet, breadth 65 feet, depth 17 feet. Her gro3B tonnage will be B.COO tons. She will have accom nod at ions for 105 first class, 7557 words
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Article286 1909-04-29 266 MEETING AT KUALA LUMPUR. (From our vijn Correspondent^ Kuala Lumpur, April 20. 1 21 pm. At tLe meeting of tbe PUnttiV A*s> ciition of Malaya held here yesterday correspondeuce was read regarding recruiting allowances and the selection of planting representatives on the Immigration Committee. His Excellency the286 words
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Article158 1909-04-29 266 A public meeting of the subscribers to the New Y-ar Lind Sports (postponed) wis held m the Exchange last evening, Mr R. Peirce m the chair. It was agreed to hold the sports on M-tv 24t,h (Monday, Empire Da?) on the Rtcecourse at '2 pm. The programme158 words
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Article362 1909-04-29 266 On Thursday at Kuala Lumpur, the Kepong gang robbery case m which two Chinamen were charged was heard by the Chief Judicial Commissioner. Throe Chinese witnesses were t xaruined who stated they were mining coolies living m a kongsi near Kepong. <hi the 12th of January362 words
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Article291 1909-04-29 266 PREPARING TO COMMIT GANG ROBBERY. For some time part, the heal police authorities have been carefully watchiug the movements of the Chiuese n f ugees m Sirjgipore, as they are suspected of being concerned m several crimes. Oj Sunday night, Djtective Inspectors Taylor and Bourne and a posse291 words
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Article656 1909-04-29 266 Young Eurasian Charged with Theft. A young Eurasian named Emile D. N.ish was brought before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of retaining stolen property. Sergt Hunter i\plaiued to Irs worship that originally three m^n were arrested, Clarke, Nash and Donno. Clarke656 words
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Article1612 1909-04-29 266 The fifth annual meeting of this company was held yesterday at noon m the offivies of the ompiny, Winchester House. Iff M. E. Piuoapton presided aud there were also present the BfT. N J Couvreur and Messrs W. M ichein, F. E. Jigo, A. Gentle, D. Kerr,1,612 words
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Article300 1909-04-29 266 POLICEMAN BTUKQ BY -ANIMALS." An unusual charge oauie before Mr Gr the second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, when a Hokiea named Hi L>e Heng was charged as follows Conveying Uses ani knowingly and negligently omittiag to take such preca ution as is suflicient to guar<J against hurt from bush300 words
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Article1002 1909-04-29 267 Important Jii*;ment. The case of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China v. the British India Sceam Navigation Co., Ltd., came before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on appeal by the Chartered Bank from a judgment cf the Supreme Court of the Straits1,002 words
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Article1047 1909-04-29 267 Since the alarm raised about three months ago to the effect that the Gatun dam was unsafe, there have been many criticisms of the work on the Panama Canal which have required the inspection and report of a special board of expert engineers to silence. The principal1,047 words
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Article1034 1909-04-29 267 From the speech of the chairman (Sir M. C. Turner) at the annual general meeting on March 'Mst we quote. The year 1908 was marked by a most extraordinary contraction and stagnation of trade throughout the woild; and this contraction of trade was not peculiar to any one1,034 words
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628 1909-04-29 267 Failure of the Ramkong. The third annnal meeting of the Kuala Selangor Kambong Rubber Co.. Ltd., was held ou the IHh inst. at the office^ of Messrs Whittal! and Co., the agents and secretaries. Colombo Mr (i. H. Alston presided, and there were also present:628 words
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397 1909-04-29 267 The report and balance sheet wwe patted at the second anmi;il meeting at [poll on the ISth inst. Following are extracts The yield of rubber for the past year Ins been entirely from the od nibbar field of 42 serei and the year's result is very397 words
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Article950 1909-04-29 268 hat a beautiful he m nve cases out ot ten and m nite cases out of ten ffhat a > palatable lie to the individual to whom it j is addressed. Three little words forming an impossible barrier, countenanced by the laws of etiquette for the circumvention950 words
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Article904 1909-04-29 268 It must have given many people a thrill of unutterable joy to see from a resent repart of a meeting of our augU3t rulers, that the junior member humbly calling himself a junior member, and thereby propitiating his grave and reverend seignors had cal!el attention to904 words
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Article1188 1909-04-29 268 The wise man shuns the loquacious traveller as he shuns the plague. By instinct, lis own sex avoid him when they run across aim unawares m the hill of their club, and ;onsidar themselves m luck if they esjape jpstairs without being buttonholed by the 'eturned glob3-trotter and1,188 words
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Article781 1909-04-29 268 As we emerge from the Northern end ot the Straits, and begin to plough our through the Biy of B«f%] we bflfMi to rei li3P, all of a sullen, ths significance voyage Westwards. Now, iv the mid 1 our iirst day's run across the fciv, the beats down781 words
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Article399 1909-04-29 269 Wednesday, April 28, 1909. A Chinese amah was found dead m a H Cecil Street, yesterday. Two Kling3 have been arrestel for enticBgawmj a married woman. A Chinaman was killed by lightning at Pooggol on Monday. A IWak Ji cent irrpen stamp P.G.B. was ,'1 i T the end of399 words
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Article149 1909-04-29 269 r-.i >*, -It wai with some little surtbal I md your footnote to "A Pa«m«irV lrtter m to-«Uy'< issue of the M KT6H |uit« as r ee of course that the English im may uiike no -l.sticction between Euror^i!i Mid native, m which case if there is to149 words
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Article242 1909-04-29 269 An Attkmitki* Sai.k. X llanilj afternoon at Messrs Powell IB i G -mpany's iak room the I>uteh steamer :.bi, now Ijiag at the ea.st end of v -dl: l\icar, wasotfered at auction. This l .<_. wmaA it will be remembered, which run into and cut m half242 words
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Article1007 1909-04-29 269 So the Cup has again gone north and there was probably considerable disappointment felt m the South and particularly m Bristol, that the City team did not manage to get through the last round. They cm however be congratulated on filling the position of runners up. Making all1,007 words
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Article707 1909-04-29 269 Pi. ax to Attack a House. Detective luspector Taylor charged four Cantonese before Mr. Colman, third magistrate, yesterday, with being m possession of offansive weapons between sunset and sunrise with intent to commit robbery and possession of housebreaking implements. The men claimed to be tried. A Chinese detective707 words
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Article204 1909-04-29 269 9th Deccahs v. S. C. C. The tirst match of the season between the above te.ims took place on the ground of the S. C. C. last eveniu<, r and ended m a somewhat easy victory for the Club by 7 goals to 1. The rout of the D3ccans204 words
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Article50 1909-04-29 269 The rice exporters of Saig3n are up against the shipping firms of Marty Si Co, Jebsen k Co. and Butterfield and Swire on the matter of rates 26 cents per pi kill. The shippers are chartering vessels and sending their grain outside the Conference, having no rebate m their hands.50 words
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Article623 1909-04-29 269 The rain on M jnday evening was responsible for the course being somewhat on the soft side for training purposes on Tuesday. Notwithstanding this fact, however the horses were seen to put m good work before a fair attendance. Cardinal (Fen ton) and Loci: fire (White) working together623 words
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Article88 1909-04-29 269 i >a Blondaj. Mr. Atkins, chief engineer on the 5.8. Perseu«," at TaDJoDLf Papar, discovered a Chinaman m his cabin. The man had appropnated a pair of binoculars, a cigar holder, a tobacco lox and fifteen cents. The Chinaman was handed over to the police and88 words
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Article54 1909-04-29 269 The death occurred at the Military Hospital TangrUn, yesterday morning, of Private A. Oveihand, 3rd Middlesex Regt. Joining the Army m 11*03 thedeeeased has served m South Africa and Hongkong. The burial took place last evening, (with full Military honours), the service being conducted by the Rev.54 words
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Article17 1909-04-29 269 A rikisha value 1 at $75 has been stolen from a Chinaman's house at 37, MacCullum Street.17 words
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Article1992 1909-04-29 270 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, April 2, IDOi*. RACING ACJAIN. Thousands of people quite apart from Turfites," welcome the opening of the flat racing season, as it heralds the Spring and makes one hopeful that fogs, frost and snow are things of the past for a while.1,992 words
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Article309 1909-04-29 270 The annual meeting was held m the Victoria Memorial Hall, on April 2tUh, Mr A. Knight m the chair, there also being present Messrs Ager, Butchart, Harding, WhitefieM and Dunman. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The report and accounts were passed and309 words
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Article325 1909-04-29 270 Hvi.am "Boy" Accuses European. H. Robinson, purser on the British steamer Airlie," appeared before Mr. Howard, m the District Court, yesterday, on ;t charge of criminal misappropriuion of £39, tho propertj of the head boy on the vessel. Bfr. P. li. Chopar«l appeared for the prosecution and 31325 words
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Article113 1909-04-29 270 The Emperor of Jipan, anxious to display his gratitude for the attentions extended to Prince Xashiinoto of Japan during the years which the latter has spent m Frauce 'completing his military training, directed the Japanese Ambassador m Paris to present the President of the Republic with a collection of gold113 words
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Article260 1909-04-29 270 Mr Justice Sercombe Smith was ye* day morning engaged on the idjoui hearing of the appeal of MahoYned Ghouw for the quashing ot' a sentence of nin*j months' rigorous imprisonment imp him by the senior magistrate, Mr Hot m January last. The case was reported our columns260 words
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Article182 1909-04-29 270 The following n MMi will terest Cravkn Bta.l Luudon, April Craven Shakes of to SweepStakes of 10 fcovs. each for sta: the second to receive 5° soys. out of tbe »t for three year olds: Colts, £tt lOlbi I Sst 711 m; winners of a race182 words
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Article209 1909-04-29 270 The following occurs m the Import o: Hongkong Chamber of Commerce The Government having under ronsia tion the question of amendiug the law relating to the registration of trade marks Ordinal^* No. (j of I^J 4 S) reiju^sted i definite expr> of opinion from the Chamber209 words
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Article70 1909-04-29 270 The Middlesex Regiment will mt*-t S.C.C. at soccer this evening on the Esplanade at 5 {i Hi A Chinese chinteng was fic^i month's rigorous imprisonment by Mr Green, the second magistrate, jmvtrdij afternoon, for receiving an illegal gratitication of twenty cents from a new arrival from China at Tanjong Pa70 words
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Article2305 1909-04-29 271 (By tSubmarine Telegraph.) Baa April 22, I S6 am. t meeting called to consider the state |hl Navy held at Bournemouth, a private tttf from Lord Charles Bereaford was read, m the course of which he referred to the p |ti -linger of being unprepared and added hat if2,305 words
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Article61 1909-04-29 271 (Union Time 3 Special.) Our Macao correspondent wires that the Macao-born people seeing the delimitation of the boundary of Macao and the opening of Sheung Chow as a commercial port, have held a meeting and jointly petitioned the Governor of Macao to memorialise the Portuguese Throne for61 words
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Article152 1909-04-29 271 Interesting Speech. Process of Decentralising. {From our mum Ccrysf>oiuUni.'% Hongkong, April 2Uh, 10 IS am. The hon'ble E. A. Hewitt, presiding at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, referred to the duantralisation tendency of the shipping from Hongkong, through the opening of ports which a few152 words
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Article42 1909-04-29 271 Perak Mines Attacked. Received at 10.45 am. Gang robbers attacked a mining kongsf* noar Batu Gajah on Friday and murdered one man and injured another severely. They also stole a quantity of ore. No arrests have been made vet.42 words
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Article82 1909-04-29 271 BADLY AGROUND. {From our own Correspomdmi^ Hongkong, A or. '27, 8.40 p.m. TheSciudia, one of the llimbur^-Auierika line, which left Singapore on April 20 bound for Hongkong, China and Japan has gone ashore on Lingting island near Hongkong. It is believed that she is badly diunged, but82 words
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Article35 1909-04-29 271 {From our trtcm Correspondent^ Ipoh, April 28. On Monday four Cantonese armed with revolvers and knives outer*' l a Chinese temple at Tronoh and robbed the priests of nearly SI 00.35 words
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Article34 1909-04-29 271 (Fro>n our own CorrespomdtuCk Kuala Lumpur, April, 28L Seventeen houses have been burned down at Raub, one of which was inhibited by a Towkay there. The loss is estimated at £15,003.34 words
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Article872 1909-04-29 271 Apl 81. Elax, Brit. str.. F.illa, for Pulo Samboe. Sultan Van Lingga, Dut. str., Sarnan, for Singkep. Glemoy, Brit, str., Darke, for Hamburg vhk ports. Calypso, Brit, str., Bannatyne, for Penan£ and Deli. Maiiidol, Siain. str., Larsen, for Bangkok via ports. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit, str, Cox for Telobin872 words
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Article878 1909-04-29 272 Capita! Capital Issnt Paid Ccmnanw O»nr.« Issaed paid op V*la« ap Company. Qaor ktlo $300,000 300,000 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining 00. Lt« 1 11 1300,000 225,000 10 10 Urnang Limited IfS 1600,000 600,0C0 10 10 Braseh Hydraulic Tin M. 00. Lfc4 7 M £500,000 444, 76y 1 1878 words
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Miscellaneous71 1909-04-29 272 PASSENGERS. Per Hye Leong Mr A. De VO3. Inche Ungku Mohamed. Per Valentyn Mrs C. Darke. Per Lady Weld Mrs J. Drabble, Mrs Pears and child. Per Euryalus Messrs Brakespeare, Bu-t'-hanan and Dove. Per Ipoh Mis 3 E. C. Brown, Mrs Broadrick, Mr md Miss Grenier, O. Bruce, A. J.71 words
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Miscellaneous876 1909-04-29 272 Per Pin Seng Mrs Oon Eck. Per Ranee E. Kappel. Per Sri Muar J. McHugh. Per P O Devanha Mr Hermann, Mr Colleyshaw, Mr Mack ard child, Mr T. R. Mack. Per Sea Belle Mr F. Belfield. Mr T. A. Ford. Per Ban Hin Guan Capt. Bone. Per Airlie Mrs876 words
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Miscellaneous332 1909-04-29 272 VESSELS IN PORT. Man-of-war Flag: and Tons Commanders Arrived From F.r When Bruix Fr. cru. 5,00 > dv Pleesix Apl 28 Saigon R^tavia Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Murphy Apl 26 Malacca I ncertain Pharus Dut Govt. 370 Vorster Apl 2^ T. Priok Uncertain BhiD Flaa: Tons Master Arrived From332 words
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