The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 June 1909
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Title Section18 1909-06-24 385 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY. JUNE 24, 190. No 1,14318 words
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Article298 1909-06-24 385 Laaaaaa Finatlag Malara dsz ladastlMi m the Str tits 3Sf» mA\whwtmwmtm9. V'\\ St tt«-- 3st> Tetiiteria] Colovs 3Sf> I'tir i and Malaya 3m; M.;ni"i ;il I?isur;<:i. S*6 v n BaVbot Tnivg 3*7 < >i>inra Revenue m _ons^kong :tS7 T'4-.t/ Inc. rtaiaties 357 ii-rniiin Finan c ;<^7 Xt torts abb298 words
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Article146 1909-06-24 385 June 23 Tin «•«■>•« $67.5"> Gambier %m buyers 9.37 i Gam Her Cnbe No. 1 UU7| Gambier Oube No. 2 1 2.00 Pepper Black word's. 3'pora) buyers 11.50 Pepper, White (fair bnyers 19.00 Satmegs (110 to the IV)-, 16.50 Nutmegs (90 to the Is.) M 22.50 Mace (Band*) %m146 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article14 1909-06-24 385 At Sourabaya, on the 21st, the wife of Rudolph Schmidt, of a daughter.14 words
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Article74 1909-06-24 385 Ratterv— Ford— At St. Andrew's Cathedral on June 23 by the Rt. Rev. W. R. Mounsey, Bishop of Labium, assisted by the Rev. J. Marsh Kirkby, Dr. Malcolm J. Rattery to Miss Edith Ford. At the Presbyterian Church on the 19th inst, by the Revd. W. Murray M. A.,74 words
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Article77 1909-06-24 385 Travers. May 25th, at Keynsham, Somerset, A. K. Travers, late of the Hong Kong Civil Service. At Shanghai on June 7th, John William Jones, of the China Mutual Life lusurance Co. Shanghai, aged 29 years. Balfour.— May 22, at Florence, F. H. Balfour, formerly Editor of the North China77 words
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Article80 1909-06-24 385 (Corrected up to June 23 Bank 1 m s 2 4 x demand 2 3 Private credits 3m s 2/41 credits 6ms 2 4-j 7 Fran* k, demand Bank... 293 Germany, demand 238 India, T. T, 174^ II 06 ii o n, fl ii nd 23^>dis. Yokohama, demand nom.80 words
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Article, Illustration31 1909-06-24 385 Pert nha]l the Pwuw tlv> People's right maintain, Unawed by influence and unbribed by gaint Here, patriot Trutli h -r glorious prfrcpts uraw. Pled set I to Kcli^ioti, Loyalty and I_iw.31 words
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Article1384 1909-06-24 385 June IS. About ten days ago we published a report of the lecture of Major Ronald Ross at the Royal Institution on the Campaign against Malaria." The learned lecturer found himself m a humour for finding fault. He pointed out what science could do and what men did1,384 words
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Page 385 Advertisements
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Advertisement147 1909-06-24 385 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press weekly returning from Europe to the Straite \of any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the MsMMV the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to me«'t them at various ports ot call.147 words
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Advertisement106 1909-06-24 385 J. f A. PEREKA, (F. R. K. S. LONDON) Horticulturist Florist. COLLECTOR AND EXPORTER OF ORCHIDS AND RARE PLANTS. Diploma and gold medal from the Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty the King of Siam, H. H. the Sultan of Johore and H. H. the Saltan106 words
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Page 385 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous177 1909-06-24 385 THE WEEK. The last mail from home arrived by the P. A O. Assays with datci up to May 2S. A homeward mail was taken on Welnesday by the X. D. L Luetz)w this weekly goes to-day by the B. I. Bharata. The appeal ccurt opened on Monday. Tii^re is177 words
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Article1167 1909-06-24 386 June 19. Occasionally the older members of the commercial community of Singapore get firs of pessimism and wonder what is going to become of the place. Sometimes it is because of enterprises of their own not having gone quite SS well as they were expected to.1,167 words
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Article222 1909-06-24 386 The anuouucement m the M Malay Mail of the appointments of Advisers to the new States taken ove*, vi/ Mr. W. G. Maxwell to Kedah, Mr. J. Mason to Kelantan and Mr. W.L. Conlay toTringanu, indicates that the timois drawing neir for the formal corollary222 words
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Article32 1909-06-24 386 I The Standard "of May 2M contains a letter from Mr J. Stuart, Editor of the Rangoon Gazette giving some particulars of Burma, and praising the Government of India.32 words
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Article1490 1909-06-24 386 June 21. Of all the gorgeous colouring and magnificence attending the presentation of colours to the Territorial Regiments at Windsor by His Majesty the King, the half thereof cannot be told here, nor perhaps imagined. We can be sure it was a brilliant spectacle. His Majesty had sent1,490 words
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Article886 1909-06-24 386 Municipal Insurance. June 22. The question of cash realisation of Municipal rubber trees planted on the watershed being under consideration, and have g been called Municipal tradiug, it may I* convenient to refer to another side of town finance, the insuring of town-council bud I ings. The Pinang Gazette quotes886 words
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Article589 1909-06-24 387 Those rubber planters who aim at being conversant with all the latest developments »n their, as yet infant, industry have probably read with some interest the various references to the latest system of tapping, that of the Northway process. An interesting position is said to have arisen589 words
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1166 1909-06-24 387 Opiun Revenue in Hongkong. June 23. In tho Hongkong Legislative Council I there has just been held a' debate on a subject which is likely to occur a^aiu and j again the opium question and loss of j revenue. The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Prepared Opinm1,166 words
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Article622 1909-06-24 387 An unpleasant flavour of secretivenees about the Anglo- Siamese Treaty has pervaded the early, middle and later stages of the negotiations. Conceived and carried out by the Foreign Office, without any consultation, so far as we have been able to asI certain, with the Government of622 words
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Article974 1909-06-24 387 Still the question arises of How to get the Money" for the competitive navies and armies of Europe, to say net hie g cf America. Iv all the leading countries we lave serious financial problems awaiting solution by statesmen. Hungary may easily object to the expenditure of Austria974 words
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Article677 1909-06-24 388 The Johore Government has given the Diccese of Malacca a piece of grcund at Bandar Maharani, Muar, on which a small chapel will be built for the Roman Catholics there. Father Duvelle is here now to buy materials for the new chapel. Three men employed at the reservoir at the677 words
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Article111 1909-06-24 388 During Monday and Tuesday an examination of Court Inspector, an c nicer to render assistance to the Deputy Public Prosecutor was held at the Police Office. The candidates were Inspectors Ambrose, Oxley Branagan. Connor, Frayne and Bourne. Ihe examiners were the Inspector General of Police, the Deputy111 words
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Article35 1909-06-24 388 An editor was beaten at Beyrout. A magazine exploded at Tabriz. Journalism has its trials. Ballooning, remarks Mr Percival Spencer, is the safest way of travelling m the world." Another jar for our aeroplane merchants.35 words
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Article740 1909-06-24 388 In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe Smith heard the appeal of three young Straits-born Chinamen, Ang Chwee Lian, Chua Kye Liang and Tan Kong Peng, who were convicted by Mr Green, the second magistrate, of being ringleaders m the initiation ceremony of a Triad Society and740 words
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Article203 1909-06-24 388 Layman and Suloug, both Malays, were yesterday, before Mr Howard on the allegation of house breaking and theft of valuables of kinds to the amount of HSO.7S, the property of a jeweller named Mahomet Taib. Inspector Bourne elicited from the complainant that on the Dith203 words
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Article318 1909-06-24 388 Chwa Ah Kirn, who is alleged to ha caused the death of one Wong Bin m Svn- gogue Street almost at the victim's own door on April Bth was yesterday, before Mr Colman for preliminary enquire. Sergeant Kose appeared for' the police Lee Kirn, a seamen's lodging318 words
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Article117 1909-06-24 388 In the Five Aside Gtaaam t >r the 1.0.C Sports two ties were played off list Cuscaden's team beat M dtz's team b\ :w goals and a corner to two goals. Tix team beat Ghallimotn's by a goal snd corneis toa r oal. Another fixture iv the Malaya 1117 words
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Article73 1909-06-24 388 N esterday, a Japanese name a Ana tv wa> before Mr (iron for stages' eriminsl intimidation of ade ye, X/ Ui fiaa i Rahmin, and a preliminary ei.j::jr\ m The detnotitn said that the defei threatened to shoot im. bi wsi !;e whs m a casein which73 words
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Article137 1909-06-24 388 Din,aMslsy, and L,n Hun. sGbius man, pleaded not guilty, nrotorday, bel Mr Howard to an illsgiliim sf beuss I mg with intent to commit theft. 11 Hussain said that on the lob metm went out at 1 pm. lessmwbi* plsee f ssteurd at 1 pm. he returned137 words
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Article95 1909-06-24 388 A somewhat stirring incident occurred ll this fire, which wa6 overlooked duritur tl-e excitement of the moment. The wife of Saidu, the owner of the property, had < child a week ago. She was iv bed when the alarm was given. In htr terror >lie jumped95 words
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Article77 1909-06-24 388 The Daily Mail Overseas Kdition to hand by the mail gives the results received of th* shooting m the Empire Day rifle contest. No lees than 10* clubs scored over 70* out o. a possible 840. The Malay States Volunteer* Rifles are thirty- seventh on the list,77 words
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Article566 1909-06-24 389 Friday, June 18, 1909. Mr Rowan Shaw, of Logan and Ross, and Mr F. Sal/mann of Allen and Oledhill, have been admitted to the bar of the V. M. S. Mahomed Tahir, an Arab, whose house is under seal on account of a debt of $1 7, reports the loss566 words
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Article176 1909-06-24 389 The great battle was on Sunday, 18 h June. 1815, between the French army, of 71,947 men and 21t> guns, under Napoleon, and the allies, commanded by th* Duke of Wellington the latter, with G7,0»'»l men and 156 uruns, resisted the various attacks of the enemy176 words
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Article65 1909-06-24 389 The prau, which is supposed to belong to the men who attacked the junk off Johore, and which was found on one of the Dutch islands, has been brought here, and identified as the property of one of the men m custody. This justifies the satisfaction of65 words
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Article643 1909-06-24 389 Yesterday, Ong Ah Lim was again before Mr Colman on two allegations of abetment of falsifying the accounts of Messrs Fraser and Neave, and a third allegation of criminal misappropriation to the extent of £2,500. It has already been explained that the defendant has been643 words
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Article181 1909-06-24 389 Kaotkki.kko, Schmidt A Co. v. S. M Saiboo Marican. The Chief Justice, Sir William HyndmanJones, was further occupied with this case m the Supreme Court yesterday. Plaintiffs' claim was for $2,900, balance due on promissary notes. Mohamed Eusope, a trader of IYna'ig, said he was the attorney of181 words
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Article59 1909-06-24 389 On the evening of the 18th instant, there was a row m Queen Street, the result being that six men were arrested. Oq Saturday, Sergeant Dickson explained matters to Mr Green. Two of the arrested men an<? two of the arresting had had to b 9 sent to hospital. He59 words
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Article783 1909-06-24 389 The fifth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd. was held at noon yesterday m the Exchange Booms. Mr. W. M. Sime presided and there were present Messrs A. W. Bean and R. C. M. Kindersley, directors Messrs W. Downie, A. E.783 words
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Article105 1909-06-24 389 The list for the Appeal Court, which opens on Monday nex% has twenty cases down, but eight will be withdrawn. In all the cases left m, only one Europe m is concerned all respondents and appellants are natives, which tells a story of the delight m a105 words
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Article24 1909-06-24 389 A fire m the Djokjakarta Gas factory causei a damage of 16,000. By the help of the garrison the building was saved from destruction.24 words
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Article684 1909-06-24 389 S. C. C. VS MIDDLESKX I. These teams met to replay the draw of last week, when each side scored once. The Military made two alterations m their team, but the Club eleven was the same as picked for last time. The ground was hard and slippery684 words
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Article78 1909-06-24 389 The following were the scores m the Lidies 1 Spoon Shoot yesterday at 100, and 150 yards. Lady Evelyn Young 64 6 Miss Kerr 64 Mrs Cog b lan 64 Mrs Mau'don 63 7 Mrs Salmond 6'S Mrs Ellis 61 Mrs Ager £1 Mrs Axten 61 Mrs K. Stevens78 words
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Article55 1909-06-24 389 The monthly medal was played on June 12 with the following result. W. W. Macmillan 83 6 77. P. G. Phillimore 91 12 79. A. R Linton 91 6 85. 8 other cards taken out, but were not returned. The Garrison Golf Club will be closed on55 words
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Article22 1909-06-24 389 The scores for the various clubs for Jure are. Selangor 196; Taipeng 192; Penang 191 Singapore 179; Garrison (Spore) 167.22 words
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Article483 1909-06-24 390 Mr. R. J. Farrer is appointed a member of the languages examination board. Ceylon is to have two million nickel five cent pieces, a square coin with rounded corners and a hole stamped m the middle. Captain C. N. Ewart, Royal Garrison Artillery, serving latterly with483 words
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Article299 1909-06-24 390 The Junk Case. Chia Kuek Chin, Lo Ta Tit, Sia Heng, Lo Xi Song and Kit Cheong were yesterday,' again before Mr, Green charged with robbery and murder m what was described as the Johore Piracy Case. Mr. H. Rhodes, conducted the enquiry for the Crown. A299 words
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Article940 1909-06-24 390 I Thousands Squandered m Malacca. Mr. Justice Sercombe- Smith was occuied with bankruptcy work m the Supreme ourt yesterday. The petition for a receiving order against cc Pun Lock was withdrawn. Messrs. uowles and Theam Tew mentioned that the matter had been settled. Lee Pun Lock said he940 words
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Article572 1909-06-24 390 In the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, R. M. C. L. Lot chinaman Chetty sued an Indian contractor named S. Muttu KuInaru for 81,400 due on a promissory note. Mr van Someren appeared for the plainiff and Mr Mundell for the defendant. Defendant said he was a contractor572 words
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Article148 1909-06-24 390 Judgment was given on Saturday morning, by Mr Howard m a case which had been for some time before the Police Courts. The parties were an Indian named Abdul Kader and a Chinese woman, Nya Chee. It arose by the woman being charged with breach of trust148 words
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Article63 1909-06-24 390 Up to the present only about one-third of the number of dog 9 believed to be m the Municipality have been registered that is one third of those previously registered The shooting of unregistered, and dogs wearing old registration badges, will begin m a few days and owners63 words
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Article56 1909-06-24 390 AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. Mr. D. A. M. Brown got through four rounds beating Mr. A. V. Macan by 7 and 6 Mr Matheson by one Capt. S. Farquhar by 2 and 1 being beaten m the fifth by Mr Graham by 5 and 4. To be left m amongst the56 words
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Article608 1909-06-24 390 Quicquid aguni famines nostri est farr*, There have been weeping, wailing, g naBll mg of teeth, resolutioning, protesting an a other signs of public grief and iadign*tio on the part of the Beitish world sartori* over Mrs Asquith's exhibition of a French "artist's" work at No608 words
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Article153 1909-06-24 390 A very short meeting of the legislative Council was held yesterday, there being present His Excellency the Governor iSr John Anderson), His Excellency the G. O. C. (Major General Perrott) the Colonial Secretary (Sir Arthur Young), the Attorney General, (Mr W. J. Ntpier), the Treasurer (Mr J. <).153 words
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Article72 1909-06-24 390 The Pinang Gazette say 6 We h( ar th-> the Hon. W. J. Napier is resigning the Attorney-Generalship m September, and that the post has been offered to Mr Justice Sercombe Smith. It is understood locally that Mr Napier will be retiring towards the end of the year possibly72 words
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Article25 1909-06-24 390 The Viceroy and Lady Minto came to the end of their Pasteur treatment on the 28th May. Their Excellencies have not suffered m general health.25 words
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Article1097 1909-06-24 391 Setter Attendance, Better Results, More lost, Military Contribution on School Books. The annual report of Mr. J. B. Elcum, Director of Education, was laid on the table of the Legislative Council yesterday, and is a terse but interesting document. Education cost the Colony H6fl y 5Mi durirg the1,097 words
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Article305 1909-06-24 391 S. K. C. vs. Tn Poucn. The hopes of the pt lice of playirg m the fiual were dashed to the ground last evening when they suffered defeat by the Recreation Club by two goals to nil. The police were th 9 favourites, and there was a Urge305 words
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Article342 1909-06-24 391 The members of the Teutonia Club were last night "At Heme'* m honour of the 53rd anniversary of the foundation of the Club, and there was a large attendance of members and gnests who spent a delightful evening. The ar.angeraents made by the Committee, headed by Mr <>.342 words
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Article1230 1909-06-24 391 Mr James Cantlie, lecturer at the London School of Tiopical Medicine, writes to the Times as follows with reference to the lecture on The Campaign against Malaria delivered at the Royal Institution last week by Major Ronald Ross Major Ross, m his enthusiasm for the public1,230 words
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Article399 1909-06-24 391 (From wmr ostm Co» t -\\pouiteui.i Telegraphic accounts of thechristining of the little Princess Juliana say that as the Queen, who was dressed m a chompagne coloured Empire robe, left the palace for the Church, she drove thiough an immense cheering crowd. What might easily have been a399 words
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Article62 1909-06-24 391 The Singapore Para Rubber Company has bren formed with a capital of i' 120,000. Tho Directors are Messrs Keith W. Arbuthnut, 11. W. Brett, and Hamilton. The Company acquires the Perheutian Tinggi, M argot, and Hansa properties m Negri Sembilan. The purchase price was £72,500 m cash62 words
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Article166 1909-06-24 391 They have at Singapore on the Municipal Commission one or two specimens of the genus Homo species Funkiana," the kind of men who bow the knee to the Hypothetical Microbe, and cry peril when there is none. The Singapore Municipal Commission m its water catchment area has a166 words
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Article29 1909-06-24 391 Alum Sher, the murderer of the late Mr. Clough, District Superintendent of Police, Lyallpur, was hanged on the 29 ch ult., his appeal being rejected by the Chief Court.29 words
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Article1579 1909-06-24 392 (A Personal View Pleasant indeed it was to see so many old Straits friends at the fourth Federated Malay States dinner at the Hotel Cecil on the evening of Tuesday, May 25. All who knew Sir William Treacher m the old days when he was1,579 words
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Article448 1909-06-24 392 Sir W. H. TIEACHEI F. M. S. dinners inaugurated by Mr Dykes and Mr Douglas >sborue, two celebrated mining authorities. I avoid the word expert." F. M. S. per capita among the richest m 1 lie world. Three-fourths of the tin. and a good part448 words
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Article700 1909-06-24 392 In that excellent publication, the Singapore and Straits Directory, under the heading of Malacca we read The Settlement is wholly agricultural About 50,000 acres are under tapioca cultivation and over 3 ,000 acres are planted with rubber. Th s cultivation is rapidly extending. Tuere a*e still considerable areas700 words
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Article104 1909-06-24 392 Sir William Hyndman-Jones the Chief Justice, gave judgment m the Supreme Court, yesterday, m a right of way case. It will be remembered that Syed Mohamed bin Ahmed Alsagoff, L. P. Van Cuylenburg and others sought to obtain a declaration as to a right of way104 words
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Article81 1909-06-24 392 The feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated yesterday at the Chinese church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The morning and afternoon services were officiated by Mgr. Barillon, Bishop of Malacca, assisted by Fathers Gazeau, Davals and Ye?. The usual procession to and from St. Joseph's Institution took place m81 words
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Article860 1909-06-24 392 The Times of Malaya says it is reported that about 3,000 tons of tin have been mold m the Straits for shipment during thenar fortnight, and indications point to a lari^tr export still from the Strait 9 this month Mr Charles Vigar, a veteran journalist who860 words
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Article1255 1909-06-24 393 [Slaughter of Birds the close season a Town nuisance the weeping boy Piggeries at Katong blasting at Mount Wallich some smells &c. Why is the Wild Birds' Protection Ordinance not enforced m Singapore r There is no special department for this work, but it appears to1,255 words
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Article304 1909-06-24 393 H Coy. who are endeavouring to get away from the bottom of the above League, played one of the best ginies seen at Tanglin for some time, when they snatched two points from 44 E Coy. by beating them by a goal to nil. Right from the start304 words
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Article256 1909-06-24 393 From Messrs F. C. Mathieeon and Sons we have received a useful little handbook 44 Rubber Facts and Figures giving details of selected rubber companies, shares issued, and amounts paid, acreage, harvests and dividends. The introduction states. 44 The cultivation of the various sorts of trees256 words
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Article252 1909-06-24 393 The S C. C. played the R. G. A. on Saturday and there was some fairly heavy scoring. Lt. Clarke's 56 had nine fours and a six, while Haddon's promising score of a like number had seven boundary hits. Scores. s. c. c. F. C. Gregson b Clarke 5252 words
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Article297 1909-06-24 393 VJhtoho Cue. The final match for the (Jntong Cup was played on Sunday June 20, and resulted m a win for Mr W. J. Mayson who defeated Mr C. V. Miles by 1 up at the 21st hole. The following members who had each registerel a win297 words
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Article51 1909-06-24 393 The following is the result of crushing operations at Rmb for tho four weeks ending 19th instant Bukit Koman. Stone crushed 3,609 tons Gold obtained I*o4 ounces Average per ton 5 dwts 23 grains. Bukit Malacca S^one crushed 2,355 tons Gold obtained 96 ounces Average per ton 1951 words
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Article180 1909-06-24 393 Tho Siam Observer, Bmgkok's oldest daily, Siam Weekly Mail, and Siam Maitri, weeklies, have passed over to the control of Mr G. J. Bruc?, M.l 1 N.Z. This gentleman is well-known m political and sporting as well as journalistic circles m New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. His last post180 words
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Article922 1909-06-24 393 If there is one date which after all our weary travail through the history of England most of us manage to remember m later life, it is that of Magna Charta which on June fifteen, 1215, was solemnly signed at Runnymeade on the river Thames near Egham. Something922 words
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Article457 1909-06-24 394 Sieng Guan is now m the hands of the police on the charge of injuring Loh Kap Sim with a sharp and dangerous instrument. It is rumoured that an income-tax will be introduced m the Straits Settlements to replace the lest revenue from opium. (T. O.457 words
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Article102 1909-06-24 394 Mr. A. J. Watkins and three gentlemen, at the request of the Johore Government, went over the line on Fiiday and Saturday last, with Mr I). J. Highet, acting manager, F. M. S. for the inspection which has to be done under tho Johore Ordinance before the line102 words
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Article79 1909-06-24 394 Lt-Col. Glover, D. S. < and Officers of the Middlesex Regt. were at Home to their friends at Tanglin last evening. Amongst the principal guests were 11. E. the Govercor accompanied by the Misses Anderson, and H. E. Maj.-Geueral Perrott. The Band and Drums of the79 words
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Article74 1909-06-24 394 A floating bottle tightly corked has been rescued from the sea at Tanjong Pagar It contained] a paper, part of which was illegible, but what could be understood 7 88 xi m the New G^uea Islands. J. h. Palmeston-Glen— Latitude fifty degrees, thirty minutes. The Master74 words
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Article24 1909-06-24 394 The output of the above Company for the month of May as reported by the Manaeer is 129 Piculs. 524 words
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Article504 1909-06-24 394 MIDDLESEX II vs R. G. A. The above teams met last evening m the second round of the competition. The R.G.A. had previously beaten the V.M CA. whilst the Middlesex had disposed of the R. E. The general opinion was that the Infantry would win but504 words
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Article231 1909-06-24 394 8. R. E. (V.) v Skqts. 3bd Mdx. A rifle match took place between the above-named teams lest Saturday, the result being a win for the Engineers by the narrow margin of 1 point. Unfortunately the weather was very troublesome and rain interfered a lot with the shooting. The231 words
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Article103 1909-06-24 394 The final round for the President's Prize for 1908 was played for on Saturday and Sunday the 12th and IB[h inst, the competitors being Messrs W. King and W J Trowell. After a well contested game Mr W. Kmg won at the 17th hole by 3 and103 words
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Article32 1909-06-24 394 The dead body of a Chinaman was found m l\l 66 v at Tan 3 on on Sunday, and the body of a Javanese was tound m the dram m Arab Street.32 words
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Article1049 1909-06-24 394 DEFERRED REBATES ILLEGAL. IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE. According to reports to hand from the other side (says Fairplay) judgment has now been given m the United States Circuit Court for $25,180 m favour of Messrs Thorn sen and Co., exporters, against the so called South African M Shipping1,049 words
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Article275 1909-06-24 394 {From our mem Carc.spotidrut.) Ways or POTTOM 1 j On the 14 s h instant on the further hearing of a case of extortion p. gainst a col tractor m the employ of the Libuin I fields Co Ltd. the only further questiui;., asked by the Inspect* r275 words
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Article548 1909-06-24 394 fane 11 The post fortnight has been a very „i; one hereabouts, and them is little er l oi importance to rhronkV The Prince of Wales* Birthday wj* !uii celebrated on the Ird inst, i Itayal being fired from lbs R fuusliiin Ghroun frontage, and the Itf-ub flfs548 words
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Article4165 1909-06-24 395 JAN- JUNE 30, 1909. Leaders. The Scho 1 of Tropical Medicine 1 The Cataclysm at Messina 2 The Anti-Opium WU ed SepulcV-ere 2 Old Age Pensions 2 Political Feminism on the Rampage 2 The Brennan Monorail 2 The Merchant Shipping Ordinance The Collapsing Trade Returns ;i Growing Aus* ro-Servian4,165 words
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Article415 1909-06-24 396 Yesterday, the young men, Dunk ley and Miller of tho Middlesex Regiment were i gain before Mr Column for continuation of :he preliminary enquiry into the allegation >f causing the death of a Chinaman at Pulo Brani. Mr Hawtrey conducted the enquiry for the Crown. Lieut.415 words
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Article1150 1909-06-24 396 I suppose there is hardly a grown-up person m the world, who has not at some period of his existance visited the nursery regions at the magic hour of Lith-time The pleasant, fi relit room, the cheerful sounds of childrens' voices, the little quaintshaped garments hanging m a row1,150 words
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Article872 1909-06-24 396 Forty five years ago on this day of Jm> there was fought a light m European Water* which probably cost Engl md more thau any other fight between ships of another nation had ever done or perhaps wdlever for it was on this day thnt the Confei*sloop Alabama872 words
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Article1652 1909-06-24 397 Many Cases Withdrawn. The Appeal Court opened m the Supreme Court building yesterday and there was a Urge attendance of counsel. Sir William Uyndman- Jones, the Chirf Justice, presided and there were also present Justices L. Thornton, T. Sercombe Smith and T. de M B added!. Mr1,652 words
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Article179 1909-06-24 397 Yesterday afternoon, the usual quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices was held iv the Fust Magistrate's Court. There were present E. C. C. Howard Piesident, Captain Radcliffe, k n k Meoats A. Gentle, W. E. Hooper, A. Y. Gahagan, A. W. Bean, Dr W. R. 0. Middleton,179 words
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Article14 1909-06-24 397 Mr. V. C. Waghetzky of Bangkok died on June 16th at his residence there.14 words
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Article474 1909-06-24 397 Wednesday, June 23, 1909. On Monday a Kling tied his hands together and prepared to jump into the sea. He was prevented by a policeman and arrested. Lee Kiah Soon of 75, Thomson Road, took off a valuable ring on Sunday and has not since been able to find it.474 words
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Article149 1909-06-24 397 Yesterday aftemoou a fire took place m a rotan factory at the corner of Moulmein and Balestier roads, about 4p. m. The origin of the fire is said to have been the rotan bleaching stove or drying kiln, and the flames soon spread to tie compound houses149 words
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Article65 1909-06-24 397 The following gentlemen and firms have subscribed liberally towards the above fund and promised to patronise the performance of the Selangor Amateur Dramatic Co. at Wayang Street Theabe Hall. British American Tobacco Coy. $20"* M. B. Kaisha 200 Baustead A Co. 100 Tan Jiak Kirn 10065 words
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Article81 1909-06-24 397 A small crowd turned up at Beach Road last evening to witness the replay between Mohammedan Cricket Club and F.ithol Razak m the Malaya Football Associision. For the greater part of the first half M.C.C. did the attacking and had the advantage of a penalty kick which81 words
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Article29 1909-06-24 397 The football match between the Warders and Raffles F. C. which took place on the latter's ground last evening ended m a draw, each side playing a good game.29 words
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Article782 1909-06-24 397 Bt A Malay. In the depths of a Perak forest an old man made a dwelling. He was a solitary being leading, what we call an ascetic life, with anly the inhabitants of the forest for friends. There he was, cut off altogether from the pleasures of782 words
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244 1909-06-24 397 This has been formed with a share capital of .£55,000, divided into 55,000 shares of XI each, and announces issue at par of 40,000 shares, of which 10,000 are taken by the vendors as fully paid m part payment of the purchase price and 80,000244 words
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Article1636 1909-06-24 398 Never, one ventures to think, was there a better example of the adage "never prophesy unless you know, than the present competition for the Singapore Association Football cup, has been. Whilst oae was prepared for the S C.C. to possibly come a terrible cropper, as they unquestionably did,1,636 words
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Article256 1909-06-24 398 Tne Sultan of Tringganu, or, as he is ofiicialiy known to Siam, Phya P.clni Bubendr Pava Tringganu, says the Bangkok Times, is to. pay what Will 'presumably be his last act of homage to his present suz-rain Sovereign, this afternoon (June 12 The ceiemony is to take256 words
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Article71 1909-06-24 398 A rather one sided game of hockey was played on the Esplanade last evening between the S. C. C. and the Royal Engineers. Ihe Club were much too strong for the soldiers and won easily by ten goals to one. Ihe S. C. C. forwards attacked all through the71 words
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Article481 1909-06-24 398 Yesterday, the youa^ men Millar and Dunkley were again before Mr Colman for preliminary enquiry into the allegation of causing the death of a Chinese coolie and wounding a second at Palo Brani on the l*i h übimo. Mr Hawtrey conducted the enquiry for the crown. Lieut.481 words
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Article362 1909-06-24 398 A Penang bard has been inspire! to the following outburst by the recent defeat of Scotland m the local international Golf Match Scots wha liae wi' (1 nn -ss fed Scoti wham P-t-rk-n hath Ind Hide each bis diminished head To The Kest the victory. Wha' for Scotia's362 words
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Article68 1909-06-24 398 Lee Chew Hock of 117 Havelock Road, made a report at the Central Station that he bad l>3en robbed of $6.00. He was examined and two counterfeit dolUrs were found on him. He gave the name of a man from whom be got them. This man was sought for and68 words
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Article357 1909-06-24 398 DEATH OF MR A. C. M. WEAVER. The sad news of the death of Mr Weaver one of the b^st known and most pop u U r J the Eastern Extension Telegraph Com pin staff, will be learned with ereat reg-e\ by U, many friends here Mr Weaver w««it hssna357 words
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Article331 1909-06-24 398 The second annual ordinary general meeting cf shareholders of th- above Company was held at Messrs VV hit tall and Co.V. (> Klang. last Saturday morning. Mr R W. Harrison took the chair and m laying the report aud accounts l^efore the meetiu^t, referred to the present331 words
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Article281 1909-06-24 398 Mr I. F. VVise has resigned his post as unuttfur oi Ayer Hitam Estate. Sdangor. and is leaving the i^rvice of the F. M. I Rubber Co. He will, however, probably remain iv charge of the estate until thj middle of September nexV (j\ Q Among toe many new types281 words
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Article48 1909-06-24 399 INSPECTOR STEVENS CASE. {Fron: our ci^n Corre<ponMnt^ Kuala Lumpur. The trial has concluded at Seremban of the six Chine*; ccju-ed of the murder of ci Pdice laspecror Sevens at Mantin on Feb 22. Two of the accuse! were convicted and were sentence 1 to death. WwAmwwmmmM48 words
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Article59 1909-06-24 399 HEARTY FAREWELL. Penang, June 17th, 11 am. The Alor Star correspondent of the Pinang Qaustts wires tlmi the Sultan of Kedah presided at the farewell banquet to MrG C. Hart, the Adviser. He was presented with a m issive silver cup from the officials. The Sultan sud that59 words
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Article79 1909-06-24 399 A DIFFERENCE IN TITLE. Fr.tt.-r wwrr >; CorrtspMo t?t itmt, R neiwad at 11.32 am. June 18th. The Malay AI til anuouuces that the fol lowing new appointments have been made. Ms W. G. Maxwell (at present Solicitor Genera!) to b» Adviser m Kedah. Mr79 words
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Article61 1909-06-24 399 Received at 11 am June 18th. The Cu.\>b Rubber Estates C> has been farmed with a capital of £250,000, with an ismwef 5<V 00 six per e^t preference shares. On the B).iml nf Directors are Menus, K.umann, Hoffmann and Kiuders'ev. Tho eonspaay acquires Cucob, Johore, 17.000 acres, of61 words
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Article65 1909-06-24 399 RETURNS TO HONGKONG. l/P mi > rtspowmtmt*. Hongko*s?« June 2t»:h. Fire br be out on the Knteang as she was on a vt»yage to Siugjporo from Hongkong, laden with coolies. The vt eeml returned to Hongkong, from I which p'>rt she was two d;iys distant when65 words
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Article37 1909-06-24 399 Kuala Lumpur, June 21. A private company ha 3 been formed m Scotland to take over the Ulu Buloh estate of 1,."»00 acres of which 500 M-.es are planted The capital is K> l>e £&>,OCO.37 words
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Article16 1909-06-24 399 Peuang, Jure 21. F.abu ban declared another four percent dividend making >rven m all.16 words
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Article58 1909-06-24 399 Hongkong, June 22 Mr. J >hn Hc^rsford Kemp, ujl, first magistrate Hongkong and lately Deputy Kegistrir, has beeu appointed Registrar of Hongkong vice Mr. Arathooa S:-th,iso, who has b*eu rigistrtr sinc^ 1903 Mr Seth has hold many public offices m the Civil Service m connection with land, bankruptcy,58 words
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Article134 1909-06-24 399 POINTS FOR DISCUSSION. Not Yet Ratified. iFwmm WAV o%vm Corr^ponileni.l Penang, June 23. A Router's telegram of June lr>, which was not sent to Straits newspapers, says that the Agency understands that Siam has initiated a discussion as to whether the Treaty gives administrative rights over all British134 words
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Article27 1909-06-24 399 Penang, June 83. The village of Intan the seat of the Rahman tin mines has been destroyed by fire. The mines are apparently uninjured.27 words
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Article2222 1909-06-24 399 (By Submarine Telegraph.) (Renter 8 Agrncy Rec. June 17, 10.4 a.m. President Taft is preparing a special message authorising a tax ou tue net incomes of corporations, and advocating an amoudment of the constitu f ion permitting the Federal Government to put a tax on private incomes. k Mr2,222 words
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Article156 1909-06-24 399 (Compiled for the 44 Sint;apore Free Press.") Date of passing Anjer Nationality and Description of vessel Captain's name Where and when siiled Destination. Juno i Brit str. Chan Macnah Red way Port Natal Batavia June 9. Brit. Steamer Islander; Deans: Christmas Island, June 8 Singapore. June 5.156 words
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Advertisement31 1909-06-24 399 SIAM IN TEE MALAY PENINSULA A Short Account of the position of Siam m the States of Kelantan, Patani Legeh and Sai Re-printed from the Singapore Free Preii." Price 50 cents31 words
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Article957 1909-06-24 400 SH ARES. MINEb. Capttal Capital !ssa« Paid r issued paid »P Vafcw ap U °P*^' Qaotaetc* $300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining 00. Ltf 00 $300,000 225.000 10 10 Bruang Limited 700 $$00,000 600.000 10 10 Bmseh Hydraulic Tib M. Co. U4 775 *5 >t»,CK>O 444 769 1 1957 words
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Page 400 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous660 1909-06-24 400 CLEARANCES. June 16. Shimoea, Brit, sir., Best, for New York. June 17. Kennebec, Brit str., Beynon, for Boston and New York via Suez Canal. Ethiopia, Brit, str., Grand, for Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta. Hong Bee, Brit, str., Home, for Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. K. Willem 11, Dut. str., Teensma, for660 words
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Miscellaneous904 1909-06-24 400 June 24. Poh Ann, Brit, str, Robertson, for Port Swettenham via ports. Breid, Nor. str., Folkestad, for Bangkok. Janet Nicoll, Brit, str., Lyons, for Port Swettenham via ports. Theseus, Brit, str, Btrwise, for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp Poona, Brit, str., Vine, for Antwerp via ports. Slavonia, Ger. str., Peter, for904 words
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Miscellaneous315 1909-06-24 400 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For w w Sea Mew 001. Yacht 500 Coleman June 14 P.Liang Uncertain Kinta F.M.S. launch Baker June 13 Penang Kiantan Thalang Siam ycht 107 Lingaard June 15 Bangkok Puket Shin Fla* A Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For Wher Aparima315 words
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