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Title Section18 1909-06-17 369 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1909. No 1,14218 words
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Article373 1909-06-17 369 Lbadkrs. (•.ratifying the N'ativr 3r,3 X tiinates and Values ggg Flying Machines ;?7j Sledge-Hammer Majority :V7O Kra under 8.-iti-h ;{7o Hl3 Call to Arms x~q Reporting Public Meetings :*7l A Days Pay 371 Railway Mail to Siam 371 An All Red Treaty i7l Kuhber Prospeet3 371 iks t» Editor.373 words
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Article71 1909-06-17 369 (Corrected cp to June 16 Bank 4m s nom. demand 23^ Private crtdits 3m s 2/4 j credits oms 2'4 T 7^ France, demand Bank... 293 Germany, demand 238 India, T. T 174| Hongkong, demand 23:1% dis. Yokohama, demand nom. 113^ Java, demand 139| Bangkok' demand 65] Sovereigns, Bank71 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article17 1909-06-17 369 On the Bth inst., at Kuala Lumpur, the wife of B. J. Eaton, of a daughter.17 words
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Article80 1909-06-17 369 On May 29, 1909, at Shanghai, Major Arthur A. S. Barnes, Wiltshire Regiment, Commandant Shanghai Volunteer Corps, to Jeannie Prentice, widow of W. A. DuncanCooper, m. d., and daughter of Mrs. John Prentice. On June 2, 1909. at Shanghai, J. Charles Lamprey, late The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and late80 words
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Article74 1909-06-17 369 At Taiping, suddenly, on the Hth inst. Frederick Xavier Augustus, m the 4Hth year of his age. Indian papers please copy. Saxelhy— June 18, at the Municipal Bungalow, Karupong Java Road. Mary Marjorie Maude, infant daughter of Herbert and Ethel Saxelhy age 6 months and 5 days. Funeral at74 words
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Article144 1909-06-17 369 June 16 TiL* $6825 Gambier M buyers 9.62 1 Gambier Onbe No. 1 13.62] Gambier Cube No. 2 1 2.C 0 Pepperßlack (ord:*. Spore) 12.10 Pepper, White^fair buyers 19.75 Nutmegs (110 to the 16.50 Nutmegs (80 to the 111.) M 22.50 Mace (Banda) norn Gloves (Amboina) M 24 75144 words
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Article, Illustration30 1909-06-17 369 l T »re vhal' the Press the Peoph-'s right maintain Unawed by influence and unbribed by gain; Merf patriot Truth h-r glorioM precepts draw. Plede'.d to Religion, Loyalty and l.aw.30 words
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Article590 1909-06-17 369 June 11. Critics of Government Departments out here often do not sufficiently recognise the difficulties that have to be overcome m dealinjg with a population that is largely migratory and non- European. It is almost im passible to had m Singapore a native who doesn't want to590 words
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Article1080 1909-06-17 369 Scoffers often attack engineer's underestimates for large public works and it has almost become a proverb that most estimates are unworthy of esteem. When all the circumstances of an unusual piece of engineering are taken into account, it is plainly impossible to do more than make a1,080 words
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Page 369 Advertisements
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Advertisement49 1909-06-17 369 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. Oct 22 tie 22.1049 words
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Advertisement30 1909-06-17 369 SIAM IN THE MALAY PENINSULA A Short Account of the position of Siam m the States of Eelantan, Patani Legeh and Sai Re-printed from the Singapore Free Price 50 cents.30 words
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Page 369 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous171 1909-06-17 369 THE WEEK. The mail of May 22nd came by the French steamer on Monday. The P and O due here tomorrow brings advices up to the 26:h. The most important announcement at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday was a proposal not to proceed with budget works of171 words
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Article1127 1909-06-17 370 June 12. The infant science of aviation or traveling through the air it is hardly a science yet, so little is known of the principles has attracted so much attention that it is well to tike stock and try and see what has been achieved. All contrivaLces for1,127 words
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Article232 1909-06-17 370 The Liberal Government have shown that they fully appreciate the value of a sledgehammer majority, and have got the Budget Bill through its second reading m the House of Commons, as we anticipated they would. The division numbers show 366 votes to 209, and according to the232 words
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Article1027 1909-06-17 370 June 14. The important part about the telegram of Saturday with reference to the correspondence connected with the Anglo- Siamese Treaty, is that referring to the definite undertaking of Siain not to grant to any foreign government, directly or indirectly, any territory to the south of the1,027 words
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Article356 1909-06-17 370 June 15. We give particular prominence m tbii issue to two articles bearing on the mosvitally important matter which is now or ever likely to be m the future placed before the British people. It is the cry of the veteran Lord Romans, "Our Army is356 words
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Article667 1909-06-17 371 The Malay Mail reverts to a subject of general commercial interest which has been dealt *ith at various times m most newspipers m this quirter of the globe, namely :he question of the public reporting of company meetings. It is unfortunate, but it is n>ne the lets667 words
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Article628 1909-06-17 371 June 16. There is something appropriate m the immediate arrival from the Philippines of the text of an Act for regulating the hours of Civil Servants, m view of the recent discussion m the Municipal Commission of the question of extra payment to Municipal officers for over-time."628 words
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Article643 1909-06-17 371 The Siam Observer has an article on the value of the Peninsular line north of Penang to Siam m her mail service from Europe. Our contemporary says. The fact that railway construction of the line which will eventually connect Bangkok with the Malay Peninsula mainland immediately643 words
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Article532 1909-06-17 371 June 17. That the Anglo- Siamese Treaty is an ALL RED Treaty of the Foreign Office, stands out of our mind more clearly every day. While m this part of the world attention has been concentrated on the increase of the trade of the Colony by532 words
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Article220 1909-06-17 371 The important part of yesterday's wire about the published text of the Treaty, is that stating that the provisions do not include one for the guaranteeing of the loan of four millions sterling for railway construction by the Federated Malay States. It will be remembered that the matter has never220 words
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Article127 1909-06-17 371 Perlis comes into the wire news. It may be as well to say that Kedah consists of of Satun (Situl) Province m the north, Palit (Perlis) m the centre, and Kedah m the south. Included m the territory of the State are Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Terutau and other smaller Islands.127 words
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Article611 1909-06-17 371 The present position of the rubber growing industry is such that it is desirable for investors, and m saying investors we use the word advisedly as distinct from speculators, to consider carefully their position. It is undoubted that at tne present time the biggest commercial boom m the611 words
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Article89 1909-06-17 372 A military correspondent writes The short rifle is, it seems, already doomed, and a new weapon, with a more satisfactory breech-bolt action and a better system of clip-loading, is to be adopted. As reported, the committee of experts recommend the issue of the new rifle as soon89 words
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Article290 1909-06-17 372 The final sitting of the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings took place lately, when the report of the majority was signed. Of the sixteen Commissioners eleven have signed the majjrity report, and five the minority report. There were four shipowners' representatives on the Commission, Mr. Owen Philips, M.290 words
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1550 1909-06-17 372 Chapter I. 1 In those days the Ruler of the City was one B, the son of Honeysuckle. 2 Now B was grievously vexed m his soul forasmuch that the tribute of the city provided not sufficient shekels to make ends meet, the one end1,550 words
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Article273 1909-06-17 372 Oh Reuter, Purveyor of Gossip, That's fondly alleged to be news, 1 speak more m pain than m anger For dried are the Founts of Abuse— I doubt me there must be a reason, And if you'd explain I'd be glid, Why you're booming the good Xashime>tos, Till273 words
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Article10 1909-06-17 372 Captain Fisher, Manchester Regiment, d'ed m England on June 2.10 words
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Article1036 1909-06-17 372 A notice m omr issue of yesterday e _'La attention to the time for closing entries f the six aside football tournament, to be L v m connection with the S.C.C. sports a khana, and also to the date for closini?^T entries for the other event s. The1,036 words
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Article855 1909-06-17 373 Friday, June 11, 1909. Is the Supreme Court, yesterday, the Chief Justice reserved judgment m the right of way dispute m connection with the Express Sawmill at Kallang. Tung A Xi was yesterday fined $200 for possession of illicit chandu, by Mr E. E. Colman, m default, three months rigorous855 words
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Article324 1909-06-17 373 FRASER CO.'S SHARE CIRCULAR. Notwithstanding a fairly considerable amount of local selling of Rubbers, the tone of the market is good, with plenty of buyers ready to take anything offering slightly under rates. Tins m most instances are gradually appreciating, whilst Industrials keep unchanged with very little doing Mining.— The324 words
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Article353 1909-06-17 373 The fourth report of the above Rubber Company to be submit ed at the annual meeting on June 17 m the Exchange says: The nett pre fit on working account for the year amounts to $54,353.41 which with the cirry forward from last account leaves a balance353 words
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Article78 1909-06-17 373 Yesterday, Mr C. J. F. Green devoted much time to the investigation of allegations of cheating and taking a gratification of $15 to use personal influence with a police officer, brought against Mahomed Arif. The victim was a Tamil woman who was made to believe that the78 words
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Article38 1909-06-17 373 The local agents of the above company, Messrs Behn Meyer and Co., send us the annual balance sheet of the company which again shows steady business progress. The net profit for the year was <£95,365-5-2.38 words
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Article423 1909-06-17 373 The Penang and F. M. S newspapers aie alloting the posts m the newly acquired states m fairly confident fashion. The Pinang Gaz3tte, hearing that Sir William Taylor will retire and Sir Arthur Young succeed him with greatly increased powers, while Mr Evans comes to Singapore as Colonial423 words
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Article92 1909-06-17 373 On Wednesday night, the owner of likisha No 608 brought to the Jinrikisha Office a silver casket containing two silver cups m ciises, and a silver ornament m the form of a lion's face. This has been claimed by Mr Wellman, chief c-fficer, ss. Patani." The owner of92 words
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Article132 1909-06-17 373 The local population suffered a loss of 737 males and 251 females, of whom 290 can safely be classed as of those whom II E. the Governor recommended us to look after better m order to increase our natural labour supply. Over one fifth of these died132 words
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Article79 1909-06-17 373 A young Chinese girl only 14 years of age, hanged herself from one of the rungs of a ladder m her father's house m Kirn Yang Street during the small hours yesterday morning. The police were calle»d,but when they reached the house the gill was dead, but79 words
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Article37 1909-06-17 373 The following are the outputs of the Belat and KuantanTin Mining Companies for May as reported by the Manager The Belat Tin Mining Company, L'd. 639.53 pikuls. The Kuantan Tin Mining Company, Ltd. 107.25. pikuls.37 words
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Article54 1909-06-17 373 Inch Kenneth Estate. The dry rubber harvested for the month of May was 4,992 lbs. For the corresponding month of last year the amount was 970 lbs. The dry rubber for the first five months of 19-^9 is 19,649 lbs. and for the same period m 1908 the54 words
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Article23 1909-06-17 373 A large rubber estate m Klang has foresold the whole of its crop for the next three years at ss. lid. per pound.23 words
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Article812 1909-06-17 373 It is seldom we get so interesting a mine of information on local subjects as Capt. G B. Cerruti's Notes and Observations of a Perak Settler, translated from the Italian by I Stone Sanpietro, and published at Como. The pric3 is fixed at $3.50 and the812 words
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Article101 1909-06-17 373 Orang Kaya Radi of Poi was murdered on the 21st ultimo by Layuh, another Poi Dyak. The Orang Kaya was sitting on the verandah of his house with three women when he was attacked by Layuh who also severely wounded one of the women. Layuh then committed101 words
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Article277 1909-06-17 374 Chief Sanitary Inspector Mayhew is on the sick list. During the squall early on Thursday morning, a small barge was blown on to a reef at St. John's Island. Ting Seng fell into the hands of the police at Tanjong Pagar on Thursday morning with some277 words
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Article36 1909-06-17 374 A statement of the sums levied and expended m the several settlements shows that m Singapore $12,697 was collected (expenditure $173,163); m Penang and the Province $147,888 (exp. $311,560); m Malacca $34,978 (exp. $147,517).36 words
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Article492 1909-06-17 374 The following is the Statement with regard to the proposal not to cirry out th_ year certain Public Works vhich are provided for m this year's Estimate, laid on the Table of tie Legislative Council yesterday. Ou the lst March 1909, as sums due by the492 words
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Article746 1909-06-17 374 The Johore Junk Case. Chia Kuek Chua, Lo Pa Tit, Sia Heng, Lo Xi Seog and Kit Cheow, were before Mr Green yesterday, for the preliminary enquiry into allegations of murder and robbery on board a juuk on the night of the 9th of April last,746 words
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Article214 1909-06-17 374 At a recent meeting of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, a letter was received from the Government stating that H E. the Governor had under consideration the question of the introduction m this Colony of a Government Note Issue on the lines of the system already214 words
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Article1123 1909-06-17 374 Friday, June 11th, 1909. PRKBSNT His Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson. His F x^llency Major-Gen. T. Perrott, C.B ,O.C T. The Hon'ble the Col. Sec Capt Young. the Col. Treasurer J. O. Anthonisz. the 001. Engineer A. Murray. the Attorney-General W. J.* Napier. Tan Jiak Kirn. T.1,123 words
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Article131 1909-06-17 374 Dkijtor Pays Seventy- five pkr Cent. Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith presided m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Re T. C. Loveridge, against whom there wa6 an application for a receiving order, Mr Knowles, for the petitioning creditor, said In this case, I ask leave to withdraw. The debtor has131 words
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Article286 1909-06-17 374 Mysterious Ma i tkr. Yesterday, Mr C. I. Carver opened for the Crowu a case of considerable interest to the merc;i utile community before Mr E. E. Ccltnan, who was holding a preliminary enquiry into an allegation of abetting the talsifving of the accounts of Messrs Eraser286 words
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Article92 1909-06-17 374 THE NETHERTON SAFE HOME. The shipping community will be interested to learn that on Saturday morning the Government Marine Survey Department received a cablegram from Mr W. J. Russell of Messrs Loveridge and Co. to the following effect Netberton arrived safe West Hartlepool." The judgment of Mr Trowel 1 and92 words
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1653 1909-06-17 375 MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. Ordinary Meeting, Friday, June 11. President —Mr E. G. Broadrick (the President), Dr Fowlie and Messrs C. W. Darbishire, A. J. W. Watkins. Wm. Macbean, Cheng Keng Lee, One Tek Lim. W. Peacock, C. I. Carver, also R- Peirce (Engineer), J. Polglase (Secretary), and Dr W R. C.1,653 words
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Article82 1909-06-17 375 The Singapore to Penang overland through telegraph line will be opened to the public on Thursday, the 17th instant. The charges (payable m stamps) are For an ordinary message, three cents a word with a minimum charge of twenty-one cents. For an urgent message nine cents a82 words
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Article72 1909-06-17 375 At SI. George's Church Mr Victor Ernest Yzelman of the Post Office, Singapore, was married to Miss Alice Gertrude Karl, the Rev H. 0. Henham, M.A., officiating at the ceremony. Mr E. S. Kitto, of the Post Office, was groomsman, while the bride was attended by her72 words
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Article1029 1909-06-17 375 Quicquid agunt homines nostri esi farrago Hbeili. Juvenal. The restless inhabitants of Europe fmmvm seem to be m a general state of revolt against constituted authorities. Even m cases and places where these authorities were created and established by the people themselves. Irish patriots, French postal1,029 words
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Article602 1909-06-17 375 YESTERDAY'S TRIAL. Yesterday afternoon there was an efficial trial trip of the first of the Johore railway steam waggon ferries, the type of boat which will m the future carry the ttains from the Johore terminus to the Woodlands terminus. The feny, a flit broad beamed craft602 words
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Article132 1909-06-17 375 All Round Reduction m Rates. Following the recent reduction m the P. «tO. and Bibby Line rates for passage to England, the Norddeutscher Lloyd and Orient Company now announce concessions. The N.D.L. reduction consists m lowering the charges for the outside cabins on the lowest deck132 words
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Article650 1909-06-17 376 R. G. A. Beat the Y. M. C. A. A fairly large gathering assembled on the SRC end of the padang last evening to witness the game between the R G. A. and the Y. M. C. A. in the competition for the Association Football Cup. Both elevens650 words
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Article345 1909-06-17 376 "D" Coy v "F" Coy Middlesex Regt. This match m the above competition turned out as expected, a very hard and fast game. Q. M. S. English started the game punctually to time. Mac Donald kicking off for "D Coy. The opposing forwards were soon at work and345 words
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Article781 1909-06-17 376 The Yam Sang Estate output for the month of April was 3,800 lbs of rubber and for May 4,000 lbs. Washington, June 3 —The Nivy Department has issued an order forbidding midshipmen of the United States Navy to marry. Mahomed Salley, the man under the allegation781 words
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Article271 1909-06-17 376 The manager's report of the work done on the leases during the month of May is as follows Block 11 Sungei Gambang. The tributers working the river bed m the lower portion of the lease after ten days pumping resumed wo;k and had one clean271 words
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Article117 1909-06-17 376 The manager's report of the work done on the mines during the month of May is as follows The only work done was ground sluicing the two hills on the 40 acre block. No. 1 Puddlkr Hill. This party has not had a good return,117 words
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Article53 1909-06-17 376 The Advance figures liable to correction," of the export of tin from Perak during May are as follow Block Tin 5,478 34pkls Tin Ore 27,656 93 pkls 1)l, ;y 3312,500 6y. The French Company's tin mine m Perak produced 1,91 8 pikuls m May. The Rahman output53 words
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Article280 1909-06-17 376 The Imperial Merchant Service Guild have lately raised the point whether certain merchant vessels should fly the Union Jack with a blue border m addition to the Blue Ensign. The latter flag is flown m virtue of an Admiralty warrant granted to merchant ships complying with280 words
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Article624 1909-06-17 376 ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS The Old Jail Site was en fete on Satur day, the oocasion being the annual athletic sports of St Joseph's Institution. For the convenience of the guests, and they were very numerous, four marquees had be** pitched and as it turned out they wer*.624 words
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Article100 1909-06-17 376 The June monthly medal of the above club played on Saturday and Sunday, resulted m a tie between Dr Finlayson and Mr Addie who returned a net score of 76. The members competing numbered 22 and the following cards were handed m. Fiolay6on 41 35 scr M Addie 41100 words
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Article29 1909-06-17 376 The result of the Ladies' Medal for June is. MrsStockley 58 0 52 MrsAlleD 57 4 53 MraDundu 59 5 54 Mn Keigirin 61 3 IH29 words
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Article402 1909-06-17 377 S. C C. Cricketers vs. Golfers. The golfers of the S. C. C. will hardly feel like taking on the Cricketers at their own gama again. After the S. C. C. cricket section had scored 1 74 for four the Golfers could only, with ten men and one who402 words
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Article212 1909-06-17 377 The appointments of the Hon. H. Fort acd Hon C. McArthui as members of Council have been confirmed by the King. The powers of the Municipal Ordinance have been conferred on the District Officer of the Dindings. The Port Health Officer and Dr. H. J. G.bbs have been212 words
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Article91 1909-06-17 377 A decision has been arrived at by the Government on the question of the Indian collections at South Kensington, says the Birmingham Daily Post," which should be satisfactory to Lord Curzon of Kedleston and those who have acted with him m opposing the proposed distribution91 words
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Article513 1909-06-17 377 Canton Helps Liberally. {From our own Correspondent.} Hongkong, June 11. The Canton Viceroy has acquainted the Governor that he has collected $200,000 towards the University. A c3rre3pondent who wishes his Nondeplume" to be as written sends us the appended, which we prut as an example of gratitude, and513 words
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Article269 1909-06-17 377 Governor's Letter to the Sultan. The "Pinang Gazette" is m a position to announce on the highest authority that on Saturday last HH. the Sultan of Kedah received -a letter from H.E. the Governor of the Straits Settlements informing him that the Anglo-Siamese Treaty transferring the269 words
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Article104 1909-06-17 377 Mr. J. Robertson recently asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether His Majesty's Government undertook, m connection with the French entente, that the rights of the Khedivial Government of Egypt should ultimately be sold to the Canal Company whether negotiations were now m progress between104 words
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Article1848 1909-06-17 377 {From Ovr Special Correspondent.) London, May 14. The Turf. Some startling changes have been seen m the betting on the Derby this week. For some unexplained reason, great opposition was displayed against Bayardo, and the winter favourite went out to 20 to 1. He quickly came into1,848 words
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Article33 1909-06-17 377 Life's Little Tragedies. Mr John Ellis, writing to the Editor of the Bookseller,'* says, In last week's list ef publications yon inadvertently quote Leaves Worth Burning The true title is, Leaves Worth Turning/33 words
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Article1275 1909-06-17 378 A COMMITTEE OF REO BGANIZATION A few years ago there was a fairly strong branch of the Navy League m Singapore, and the receipt of the monthly journal was quite a good return for the moderate subscription paid, although there was that absence of the democratic spirit"1,275 words
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Article174 1909-06-17 378 THE RINGS COMMISSION. A Divided Body. The reports of the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings and Conferences, which had been expected for some time, were definitely signed on 18th ult. The reason for this delay is said to have been the difficulty which the members found m arriving at any174 words
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Article230 1909-06-17 378 The Premier's Tkihite The Prime Minister and Sir Edward Clarke were the principal guests at the annual dinner of the Parliamentary Press Gallery on 14th alt Replying to the toast of his health, Mr Asquith spoke of himself as one who had travelled the whole of the230 words
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Article256 1909-06-17 378 PENNY-A-WORD" CABLEGRAMS. Messrs. H. A. Dawson (Limited) have written m reference to the Note of May 12 dealing with Mr Henniker Heaton's statement that he hopes within a few months it will be possible to send messages to any part of the -ntish Empire at a cost of Is. for256 words
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Article926 1909-06-17 378 "■Meliora nosco, deteriora sequorS'—Ovid. Of the many indictments prefei red against the modern Press the weightiest is that of creating and fostericg a tas c for yellow sensationalism amongst an undiscriminating public. Detailed description of every R'orrible tragedy that occurs certainly ap*ears indefensible, yet the craving for such926 words
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Article953 1909-06-17 378 was after a long talk with my t tmi c Imaum that the blush of shame mount. Ed to my cheek. Seldom would he talk about that which lay nearest to his heart and it was only m a rare mood of expau siveness that we953 words
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Article335 1909-06-17 379 The Malay Mail announces the engagement of Mr M. Sharpo- Smith, of Kinrara Estate, Pataling, to Miss F. M. BanisterJones, of the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpor. Mr E. W. Birch, c m g., Resident of Terak, who proceeded recently to Upper Perak, is expected to visit335 words
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Article140 1909-06-17 379 FAILING TO REPORT. A very elderly Chinese dame was before Mr Colman. jesterday on the allegation of failing to report a case of smallpox. Dr IVali'z said that on the 17th ultimo; he saw the b jdv of a mile Chinese m a house m Eog Bee Line.140 words
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Article158 1909-06-17 379 Before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith, m the Supreme Court, yesterday, S. M. R. M. Summugim Chetty sued four Straits-born Chinese on a judgment summons for 81,800, due on a promissory note signed by all four of them. The defendants were Song Kee Chuan, Song Chin Eug, Song158 words
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Article130 1909-06-17 379 News has reached Singapore of the total i ss of a Malay prahu registered m Johore. She belonged to and was commanded by Mohamed bin Osman. The prahu left Singapore for Endau on June 6. Off Tanjong Leyman, Johore, the breeze railed and the anchor was dropped.130 words
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Article57 1909-06-17 379 From Mr W. Fox, the honorary secretary, we have received copies of the Prize List of the sixth A gri- horticultural Show, to be held on the Parade Ground, Penang, on Aug. 9th, 10th and 11th. Copies may be had by those interested from Mr Ridley, Botanic Gardens.57 words
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Article318 1909-06-17 379 Yesterday, Mr. Colmau resumed the preliminary enquiry into the allegation of culpable homicide not amounting to murder brought against Ptes. Miller and Dunkley of the Middlesex Regiment. Mr Hawtrey conducted the enquiry for the Crown Mr. M. Harris defended. Lieut. Drew, Middlesex Regiment, watched the case318 words
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Article281 1909-06-17 379 A Cloth Dealer's Troubles. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, a case was commenced, m forma pauperis. A Emainkhan bin Akbar Khan sued Bunder Btppayah Chetty for 888G, being balance due for wages and money lent. The defence was a total deuial. Mr.281 words
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Article292 1909-06-17 379 The Cantonese m Singapore have already subscribed over £100,000 to build a free hospital for the admission of those who do not like to g> to Tan Took Seng Hospital. At present a large number of Chinese, when they are seriously ill, are removed to private hospitals292 words
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Article825 1909-06-17 379 Interview on French Mail. M. Gourbeil, who passed through Singapore yesterday on the French steamer Armand-Behic to take up his new post as Governor of Cochin- China, accorded an interview to a Free Press representative just prior to sailing. M. Gourbeil is accompanied by M. dv825 words
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Article40 1909-06-17 379 The outputs from the Pusing Lama and Pusing Bbaru Tin Mines for the month of May are as follows Pusing Lama: 328 pikuls won by the Company, pins 370 pikuls won by the tributors. Pusing Bharu 692 pikuls.40 words
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Article746 1909-06-17 379 WOODLANDS BUNGALOW. INTERESTING DISCOVERY. During the course of dismantling Woodlands Bungalow, the terminus of the S. K. Railway on Johore Straits an interesting discovery was made, curiously enough on the very day that the new Train Ferry that is to run from Woodlands to Johore was on her trial m746 words
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Article159 1909-06-17 379 m 0 General Sir lan Hamilton, who has just signed the pledge, has thus followed the example set some time ago by Lord Charles Beresford. Lord Charles did it for the good of the service, and Sir lan has 44 signed on" for the same laudable reason. Lord Charles, who,159 words
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Article138 1909-06-17 380 Hongkong, along with Shanghai and Singapore, is invited to tender by July 15 next for the construction of six steam launches for the Quartermaster's Department of the Philippines. A Chinese twakow laden with rise sank m the harbour yesterday afternoon near the Cable steamer. Attempts are being made138 words
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Article366 1909-06-17 380 pl\> the Editor, Dear Sir, It is said that we must all swallow a peck of dirt before we die, but evidently the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore are going to deny us this luxury. I have read the report of Friday's meeting and of all the blank, blank,366 words
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Article387 1909-06-17 380 MIDDLESEX BEAT RE. s—o.5 0. The Sapp-rs took on too difficult a proposition with the Middlesex Second last night, although at the start it looked like feeing a keen game. When however the Tanglin men crossed over with two points to the good, the R E. seemed to387 words
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Article1103 1909-06-17 380 Lord Roberts on the Army. Speaking m the House of Lords on the 10th nit. Lord Roberts said Lately some fear has arisen that the Navy may again become a party question. I earnestly hope that will not be the case. But if we are to1,103 words
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Article883 1909-06-17 380 Singapore is agitated jast now by a tale of piracy, one of the old sort, legendary now. Some few weeks ago a Chinese junk was boarded near Johore —that is, within sight of the island, if not of the city —and seven men were killed, besides the captain,883 words
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Article56 1909-06-17 380 Sixteen Admirals will take part m the British Naval manoeuvres this month. Mr Hans Becker, of Messrs Behn Meyer Co. is leaving for Home by the N.D.L. Luetzow on Monday Cor Tuesday morning) next. The Barbel,'a thoroughbred horse, belonging to H.H. the Sultan, which originally cost $750, has bsen sold56 words
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Article1305 1909-06-17 380 (Daily Telegraph.) 44 War is not a sham but our Army i« a sham In these words, of startling force an< simplicity, and, we fear, of final truth, Lord Roberts has returned to the criticism of our military system. He raises his voice once more m terms1,305 words
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Article348 1909-06-17 381 Towards the end of last month the above company was incorporated to take over from Messrs E. Rostados, A. N. Dumaresq and D, P. Macdougall certain mining and agricultural rights obtained from the Sultan of Tringganu and the Pertuan Muda, at Tebak aud Mengkuang, Tringganu. The capital is348 words
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Article27 1909-06-17 381 The following is the output of the above Company for the mouth of May From Monitors 162 41 Pikuls Tributers 4OV 166 50 Pikuls.27 words
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Article57 1909-06-17 381 Pulling took place at the Municipal offices yesterday afternoon for Mr Jacob Carapiet, who had been nominated a candidate for the Kallang Ward. Mr Carapiet, who was unopposed, was proposed by Mr H. Abrams and was seconded by Mr J. A. Delay. Only swenty votes were required, but57 words
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Article196 1909-06-17 381 THE M. M. CO. A BAD TEAR. The report of the auditors of the Messageries Maritimes shows that the well-known institution has not escaped the depression which has affected so many other shipping organisations. In the circumstances there is to be no dividend. The receipts from pas sengers and merchandise196 words
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Article844 1909-06-17 381 Wednesday, June 16, 1909. On Monday, a Chinaman m his eighth decade jumped into the sea at Johnston's Pier. The European constable on duty promptly went after him and brought him out wet but otherwise little the worse. Yesterday morning, Mr Cuckney, Superintendent of Markets, had Goh Tay, a stallholder,844 words
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Article307 1909-06-17 381 Some time ago, a Chinese lady named Lo Ah Loi possessed a quantity of jewellery worth $346. She entrusted the things to a woman named Chua Lim Yeng, who did not return them when they were demanded. This lod to measures being taken and Chua Lim307 words
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297 1909-06-17 381 Veerasamy, a man apparently well acquainted with the police, was yesterday, before Mr Green for preliminary euquiry into allegations of personating a public servant and of extortion by putting Tan San m fear of arrest. Detective Inspector Bourne conducted the enquiry. Tan San said he was297 words
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Article253 1909-06-17 381 In the British Court for Siam at Bangkok before his Honour Judge Bus/.ard, the case was resumed m which Mr. Hansen Raae, of the East Asiatic Co., Ltd sues Mr J. Mackay, of the Royal Harbour Department, for a sum of tcs. 600, being the balance of253 words
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Article58 1909-06-17 381 The death returns for Singapore for the week ended June 12 show 194 deaths, a ratio per mille (per annum) of 36.22. Cases of death were, malarial fever 31, phthisis 24, beri beri 20, dysentery 18, fever not specified 14, pneumonia 12. One man was hanged and two drowned. 15358 words
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Article298 1909-06-17 381 j {From our wmm Correspondent^) Kuala Lumpur June 15. The following are the entries for the forthcoming meeting to be held on July 8 8,10. Ex-Griffin Handicap. (B.C.) Salute, Maintenance, Sextant. Galloway Handicap. (6 furlongs.) Dreamland, Pikat, Lady Haha, Lady Teazle, Actress. Planters' Cup. (R.C.)— F.rst Tenor,298 words
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Article122 1909-06-17 381 A fast and well contested game of hockey was played on the Esplanade test evening between the S. C. C. and an eleven from the Middlesex Regiment. The ground was iv fine condition and a good game resulted. The Regiment pressed soon after the start, but found goal-getting122 words
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Article185 1909-06-17 381 The Manchester Cup. Run at Manchester, Friday, sth June 19(9. The Manchester Cup (handicap) of 3,< CO soys (a Gold Cup value 25« soys and the rest m specie) winners after the publication of the weights (May 13, at noon) 31b, twice or once of 4 0185 words
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Article81 1909-06-17 381 A dispatch from Mexico C.ty states that the authorities are coneideiing a plan for the harnessing of the volcano Popocatepetl. Engineers have prepared a scheme which is declared to be perfectly practicable, whereby the enormous amount of energy latent m the mountain will be made to develop81 words
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Article1341 1909-06-17 382 Result of Phnang Transactions. Before Sir William Hynd man- Jones, the Chief Justice, m the Supreme Court, yesterday, the case of Messrs Rautenberg Schmidt and Co. vs. S M. Saiboo Marican was commenced. Mr C. I Carver appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr Van Someren was1,341 words
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Article455 1909-06-17 382 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. The latest reports of the charges against two men for fraud contain some revelat ons. The report runs Before Mr Curtis Bennett at Bow-street, John Stewart L:wden, Villiers-street, W.C and Henry Harmer, Southend, both described as stamp dealers, were charged, on remand, with conspiring to obtain455 words
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Article53 1909-06-17 382 Mydinsah, the master of the launch Mecca responded, yesterday, to a summons issued at the instance of the Marine Police, to explain how he came to carry seven passengers m excess of the licenced number. His defence was that the passengers were Americans and got m his boat m spite53 words
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Article790 1909-06-17 382 Thursday, June 17, 1909. Members of the Suffragettes have defaced a portrait of the Prime Minister which was on view m the Academy. Dr. William Hunter, bacteriologist to the Hongkong Government died on the Bth inst. from heart-failure, at the early age of 33. He leaves a widow and child.790 words
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Article542 1909-06-17 382 Angus Street Murder. Yesterday, Li Chou was before Mr Col man for preliminary enquiry into the allege" tion of having caused the death of Wit Huat Wong, a trader living at No }> AngusStreeton the Bth instant. MrHawtre? conducted tho enquiry for the Crown. Dr J. Gray, House542 words
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Article74 1909-06-17 382 The most important of the three Commissioners appointed to investigate the cmdition and resources of Mauritius is Sir Frank Swetteuham. His oifinal life has bo3u almost entirely spent m the Mtlay Slates, and he has come nearer to understanding the curious Malayan mind than any other European.74 words
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Article132 1909-06-17 382 The scaremongers, amongst whom N is regrettable to state were found more than one of the cheap daily papers at home, who invented tales of German military balloons hovering over the land have had a sad unmasking. The scareships turn out to be harmless models of home132 words
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Article87 1909-06-17 382 The following lots were disposed of by auction at Powell Co.'s sale-room on Tuesday afternoon. Freehold land, area 38,400 square feet part of Grant 40, together with the plank and tile-roof residence No. 5 Balmoral Road, near Bukit Timah Road. Bought by Tan Kirn Van for $3,400. The87 words
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Article377 1909-06-17 383 Singapore, 16th June, 1909. The following is the report for the half year ended 31st March, 1909, being the Second half of the business year 1908/1909. After writing off depreciation and making provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net profits amount to $532,360 64, whicb,377 words
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Article387 1909-06-17 383 {From our tfwn Correspondent*] The Koninklijke Maatschappij tot Exploitatie van Petroleum Cronnen pays 28 per cent, dividend. The Intercolonial Institute has appointed a committee to study the possibilities of the acclimatisation of white (working) men m the T.opics. No reflection is intended on Government cffirials. The Commander m387 words
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Article2086 1909-06-17 383 (By Submarine Telegraph.) (Reutwr's Agency.) Rec. June 10, 10.30 am. There is feverish excitement and monster demonstrations have taken place m Natal on the eve of the Union referendum. Premiers Merriman, Fisher, Botha, and Moor have telegraphed to the electors hoping that they will declare for unity. Admiral Pelham2,086 words
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Article57 1909-06-17 383 Mr. Curtis Stopped. (From cur own Ci'rrwpojhfem.) Ipoh, Jui:e 10. Mr. Colin Curtis was stopped by gang robbers on the Gopeng road last night whilst riding m a rikisha. The robbers fired a shot apparently with the idea of frightening the occupant of the rikisha, but on57 words
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Article49 1909-06-17 383 Decline m Output. Kuala Lumpur June 12. The tin exports from the states of Pe r ak, Selaugor and Negri Sembilan, for the p.»st five months total 291,171 pikuls against 332,725 piku's for last year. The duty shows a decrease of $358,*15. *n _i r49 words
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Article46 1909-06-17 383 {From our own Correspondents Penang, June 14th. The death has taken place of Dr. Archie Donald of heart failure. [The late Dr. A. Donald was formerly at Ipoh. He held degrees M.D., M.RCS, L.C.R P. (Lon), and D P.H. (Glasgow.)] > m <46 words
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Article55 1909-06-17 383 Bail Refused. {From oi/r wmm Correspondent.) Penang, June 15th, 3 pm. Chee Siang, the clerk charged with defrauding the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank of $70,000 has been brought up by the Police at the Police Court and remanded. Bail was offered m £100,000 and refused, pending the55 words
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Article103 1909-06-17 383 Contrary to custom the interim dividend announcement of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is unaccompanied by the usual half-yearly report, which will not be issued m future. The directors think the interim statement, being published without any accounts, has had comparatively slight interest for the proprietors," and they103 words
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Article947 1909-06-17 384 SH ARES. MINKS. Capital Capital Itsat Paid Itsocd paid op V*lci up Q^otaiiet 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Beiat Tin Mining 00. LU 4»<») 1300,000 225.000 10 10 Bruang Limited 710 $600,000 600,0C0 10 10 Bmseh Hydraulic Tin M. Oc. LU 7 s<i £500,000 444,769 1 1 Duff Development 00. LU947 words
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Advertisement39 1909-06-17 384 A Remedy That Never Fails. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give re lief. Yon cannot afford to be without it For sale by all dealers.39 words
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Miscellaneous680 1909-06-17 384 CLEARANCES. June 10. Malta, Brit. str. Montford, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Thongwa, Brit, str., Herrington, for Penang, Rangoon and Madras. Taroba, Brit, str., Jacobs, for Penang, Madras and Negapatam. Glenogle, Brit, str., Paddle, for Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Trigonia, Dut. str., Hulscher, for P. Samboe. Ayuthia, Brit, str., Curtis,680 words
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Miscellaneous814 1909-06-17 384 Van der Lyn, Dut. str., Mulder, for Singkawang and Pontianak. Brouwer, Dut. str Resner, for Moera Saba. Vellore, Brit, str Pattie, for Calcutta. Bandai Maru, Jap. str., Miyazaki, for Miike. Utrecht, Dut. Hulk, Vygeboom, for Pladjoe. Resident Schieff, Dut. str., Unus, for Rhio. Calypso, Brit, str., Bannatyne, for Penang and814 words
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Miscellaneous294 1909-06-17 384 VESSELS JIN PORT. FUr and Tons Commanders Arrived From For ww Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman June 14 P. Liang Uncertain Kinta F.M.S. launch Baker June 13 Penang Kuantan Thalang Siam ycht 107 Lingaard June 15 Bangkok Puket jShin Flag Tons Master Arrived Prom Consignee For Wh*n Atlas Dut294 words
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