The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 2 November 1916
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1916-11-02 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1916. No. 1,52715 words
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Article216 1916-11-02 1 LKIDER3 PAGB Marshalling Our Forces 273 Our Day 373 War Taxation 274 The Campaigns 274 Merchants and War Taxes 274 The new Trade Back 274 Malavfin budgets 276 The Kampong Martin tire 275 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. tabbing Shooting Case 27* Opium on Ice 28^ Motor car cases 28*216 words
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Article149 1916-11-02 1 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straits t<y any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival in Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call.149 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article81 1916-11-02 1 Fulcher On Sept 23, at the Wimbledon Nursing Home WiJhelmina ("Mena," nee Week*), wife of Second Lieutenant E. W. P. Folcher, 3rd Norfclks, attached R. E. f Walton, 85, The Hill Wimbledon, S. W, of a son. Australian papers, please copy. Thurbtan.— On the 26th instant at vVolverbampton. England,81 words
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Obituary42 1916-11-02 1 Thompson.— At the General Hospital on Saturday evening, Lily Thompson, beloved wife of W. D. Thompson, late of Shanghai, Shanghai papers please copy. Darby- On October 24th at sea, Edward Greville, aged 5£ months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darby.42 words
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Article53 1916-11-02 1 (COBBBQTBD UP TO Nov 1.) Bank 4 rat 19-82 M demand 1-4 7-82 Pfi/ati oiediti Bmi 1418 16 France demand Bank 825 India, T. T. 174J H3S&KOBO, deinaod 4% Yokohama, demand lO9i Java, demand 185 Bab&kok, demand 65 J SOVHHBIOHB, Bank Buying 98.64 Bank of Hngland Rate 6* Bai53 words
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Article138 1916-11-02 1 Nov 1, Tin (buyers) 988 00 Gamblei M 12.50 GambUi Cuht No. 1 22.00 Gamkin Cub* No. 2 19.00 Feppei Black ordin. S'pote 28.75 Pepptl, J Write fait) 88.50 Natmegi (110 Id the U 80.00 Natmegs 1100 to the 1* nom. Mace (3anda) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) notn, Ball Cotfee138 words
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Article, Illustration1009 1916-11-02 1 Oct. 27. It is taking the British Government, the ostensible leaders of the British nation, a long time to make up its mind to drink the cap of sacrifice to the dregs if the last drop be considered the dregs. After hesitating and pondering for months upon1,009 words
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Article772 1916-11-02 1 Oct. 2H. We make no apology for directing our readers' attention this morning to the appeal for assistance for the Red Cioss Society and Order of St John, because the object of that appeal is beyond cavil or criticism. It is one which all men and women can772 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1916-11-02 1 W Most Certain Cure/^| I Physicians recommend them. I d!L Of all Chemists. Wk) GREATER MILEAGE WITH AVON TYRES AT LESS COST.22 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous172 1916-11-02 1 THE WEEK. The last mail from home arrived on Oct 27 with dates to Sept 27. This weekly goes by British India to morrow. Our Day campaign ended on Saturday with great success. Large sums were collected in the streets and the Gymkhana and evening entertainments were largely attended. Not172 words
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Article423 1916-11-02 2 Oct. MO. In view of the discussion which is to take place in the Chambei of Commerce this aftc moon we propose to put forward 6orne of the suggestion:-; which have bren made from time to tim^ with re^di ti to measures for 'raising extra war taxation. And423 words
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Article547 1916-11-02 2 Reuter's correspondent from the French Head quarters at Verdun gives an interesting account of bow the Germans were hoodwinked with regard to the latest successful offensive of the French, by which they recovered in one day the territory lost to the Germans in eight months, lie points out547 words
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Article645 1916-11-02 2 Oct. 81. The meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday was long and unusually interesting, because it found several members not seated near the Chairman prepared to express their views. Perhaps nnduo stress has been laid on the hitherto habitual silence of the younger and less645 words
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Article1034 1916-11-02 2 Nov. 1. Il is not only in this Colony, ami with regard to taxation, that criticism is mostly destructive and not constructive though happily that attitude, as well as the Micawber one of waiting for something to turn up, to help British trade and the British1,034 words
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Article500 1916-11-02 3 Nov. 2 One of the subjects of debate connected *ilh Ihe question of farther taxation or Liot, for war purposes only or for general revenue, is tbe financial position of the Colony and F M S (which may be more closely associated in commerce than in government). Figures500 words
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Article665 1916-11-02 3 By the great fire at Kampong Martin several hundred people, mostly Chinese, have been rendered homeless, and a great tract of swampy land in the valley of the Singapore River is better available for whatever use can be made of it. The people who lived in665 words
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Article186 1916-11-02 3 For customs assesment for Nov. 3 9th rubber highest grade is fixed at 2s 4fd. In the District Court yesterday morning E Holloway, chief financial clerk at the General Post Office, at the instance of Mr G G Setb, D P P, was charged with having obtained credit of $100186 words
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Article302 1916-11-02 3 REPORT FOR HALF YEAR TO 30 JUNE. The credit balance of income p.nd expenditure account is 91,083,726. Of this 81,001,815 is interest due to Government and 552.410 carried forward. The comparative (Statement of half yearly gross revenues for the last few years shows. The number of vessels302 words
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Article169 1916-11-02 3 Iq comparison with the half year ending 31st Decerxv-er, 1915, the grosa earnings of the Wharf Department shew a decrease of $5,332 the net earnings a decrease of 111,306 and the tonnage a decrease of 24,590 tone. The Docks and Workshops Department shews a decreased profit of $16,903.04. The169 words
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Article191 1916-11-02 3 Mr Frank Adam presided over an i xtra. ordinary general meeting of (he Straits Trading Co.. Lti. held yesterday at the registered office, 11 Colher Qiay. A resolution was passed altering the articles of association by Eubstitnting for article 115 (d) tuo following When such Resolution has191 words
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Article85 1916-11-02 3 The tin ore and block titi exoorted from the F M S during last Spptft-nber totalled 61,082 pkle. against 66.050 last year. The duty collected amounted to $602,634 a^inrt 1574.001. Tho total for the year to nnd Bppte»Wt was 547,835 pikul a JKir— Ml or' :>7 464 r;k!e. Th3 duty85 words
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Article793 1916-11-02 4 MASTER AND BOY'S STRUGGLE. In the second police court, before Mr C H G Clarke, yesterday, a Hylam boy named Han Ah Juan was charged with at tempting to murder Mr Cyril Campbell Johnston, a wharfinger at Tanjong Pagar, living at a boarding house at Patereon rd. The793 words
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Article116 1916-11-02 4 Tha Hon Mr W F Nutt has pteseyted to the FMS Hospital a fullsixed billiard table for the use of the convalescents. Sir William Taylor, writing on Sept 21st as to the FMS Hospital, stated: The uumber of patients in the Hospital yesterday was 162. Today, with dis charged and116 words
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Article267 1916-11-02 4 Jewish Club's Help. On the 29th ultimo, through the efforts of the Committee and members The Myrtle Club, Mount Elizabeth, which is composed pf Jewish members only, held a fete for Our Day Fund, and a fairly lar^e cumber of the community was present. It was a267 words
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Article218 1916-11-02 4 An interesting chart has just been issued by the Rubber Growers' Association showing tho percentages of crop harvested and of rainf ill recorded in each month of the past three years, based on the experience of a representative number of rubber estates situated in Ceylon and Malaya. The218 words
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Article338 1916-11-02 4 The Danziger Nachrichten's Chrietiania correspondent states that Kin Constantino of Greece is a candidate for tbe Nobel Peace Prize. The Berliner Tagcblatt states that Brandenburgers between the ages of 60 and 65 who have been declared unfit are to be re examined in October. Yet another increase of 50 centimes338 words
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Article1583 1916-11-02 4 From Out Own Correspondent Liquor Control In Scotland EJicburgh, Sept 27. The Central Board Controlliug th G Drink Traffic has held a Feries of conferences in Scotland, in Glasgow, Eiin burgh, Aberdeen aud Inverness, to determine whether any farther measures are necessary in the interests of public efficiency1,583 words
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Article42 1916-11-02 4 Tab Hak Kee who one day last week walked into the confectioners shop at No 1 Dhoby Ghaut, and walked out again carrying the eight day clock which be bad taken from the wall, was yesterday awarded one month's rigorous impri eonraent.42 words
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Article1148 1916-11-02 5 Readers who bail from the wide neigh bourhood of Glasgow require no explana tion of this title, nor instruction r.s to it6 pronunication. No netd to Bay to any West country Scot what watter ig meant, but the consonants in the middle of that word must not1,148 words
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Article1096 1916-11-02 5 The ether week Tomkins had a bad attack of totalitis. That i3 the disease contracted by people who impoverish themselves by paying teii per cant, of anything they happen to possess to the Club. It derive* its name from the weird instrumput In which it breeds tha lotalitmtor,1,096 words
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Article1349 1916-11-02 5 From Our Own Correspondent The Commodity Market— More Good Dividends Segamat'a First Interim Banteng Selangor f 6 Progress— Carey United The Late Mr Arthur Lampand. London, Sept. 29. The commodity market has been rather easier during the last few days after developing considerable strength. Planta tion rubber1,349 words
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Article1102 1916-11-02 6 Friday, Oct. 27, 1916. VALUE OF NEW ENDOWMENT FUND. Expanding Activities. The annual meeting of the Children's Aid Society was held yesterday morning ia the Municipal Board room. The President, his Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young), occupied the chair, and among those present were the hon'ble1,102 words
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Article41 1916-11-02 6 Singapore, Oct 26. The weekly Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction was held on Wednesday and Thursday, when there was offered for sale 12,878.65 pkls or 1,717,153 Ib9. (Tons 766.53.) Prices Realized. Sheet Smoked Fine Ribbed csafweagfeagesg41 words
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Article217 1916-11-02 6 Rubber. Singapore, Oct 26. At this week's auction, which agaki occupied two days, the quantity offered amouuted to 770 tons, or which 630 tons were sold. There wa9 a very good demand throughout the sale for all grades with the exception of Scraps, and prices show an average217 words
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Article124 1916-11-02 6 Singapore Ocfc 26. The offerings at tbe Weekly Auction vrhicb commenced yesterday and finished to day amounted to the record quautity of 770 tons and of this total 630 tons chang ed hands. Demand throughout the sale was very good and prices generally were higher on the week.124 words
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Article525 1916-11-02 6 OUR DAY FUND. Ceylonese Public Meeting At the Drill Hall at 5 o'clock yesterday a public meeting of tbe Ceylonese community, organised by Mr MudiJyar B P de Silva, juid Mr D M D Stephen was held, wbfu there were present th^ bon'ble Mr F Seton James, c m G,525 words
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Article355 1916-11-02 6 The Straits Chinese British Association are to be congratulated upon tbeir further efforts for the benefit of the Red Cross Society, for the variety entertainment at the Victoria Theatre was a moetdecidedßuccesa, both as an entertainment, and more particularly from a financial point of view. When the355 words
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Article504 1916-11-02 6 TbeCommirtee acknowledge with th inks the following subscriptions to tbe above Fund Amount previously acknowledged *66,2Gr70 E F iuldon Iqq O W A Trimmer 100 Aoo'iyrnous W M Jack tJ r Wan Kim Toon Collected by Wan Kivj Toon. Wan Eng Kiat $30 Tan Hock Ann M504 words
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Article83 1916-11-02 6 Messrs Barker Co have issued a circular to shareholder* nnDOuncing the appointment of Mr E X Raymond as manager, vice Mr W ,T Muller, resigned. The area of the estate is 351 ac. fii to 8 yrs |92 ac. if i, 42 ace 3s— 4. 149 ac. 383 words
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Article564 1916-11-02 7 Satlkday, Oct. 2x, 1016. Iu the Municipal Board Room yesterday Kitv moon an ordinary meetirg of tbe Municipal Corr!mistioEtr3 wa3 held tbere bsicii present tbe Piasid^at, Mr F J Hallif.ix, Wimi E TfcPsenscbn, Dc V Saroy, N N vue, R BradJell, Tan Kheam Hock, A Tiorg V.'jb, B564 words
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133 1916-11-02 7 A COVERNOR'S LOVE FOR COMMISSIONS. a Rival of Lord Gurzon. <ir >/:n JBJOTIQa the present Governri, shows a disposition to rival Canon a- a braver in commissions. DOl be.n a ye ir in the i-land, and Rlready t-p;< i d Te Oommliiiont, r i Ceylon ludu I )ramiesion, U mb:>M. Mail - 133 words
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Article15 1916-11-02 7 io Hil 'ixcellency Major Rc. y^a'crdiy received Of iii promotion to lad i m .1.15 words
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"OUR DAY."
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Article306 1916-11-02 7 Supper and Dance. The Hotel Europe presented a gay and animated sight at 10.80 last night, when the eupper ar. dor ce commenced, the proceeds of wL cb are to go to the Red Cross Fund. The inuin entrance was brilliantly lit up with \-i> legated electric lamps,306 words
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Article36 1916-11-02 7 Penacg Oct 27. Our Day Bazaar waß held in the Town Hall. Mrs Ebden was the chief was organiser. There were many buyers of a large assortment of goods. The result was about 11,800.36 words
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Article80 1916-11-02 7 At tbe Theatre Royal Intt night under the Ceylon Mohamedhan Community a performance of Hamlet wa6 given. Major General Ridout, Colonel Garrett and other officers wore present and tbe Major Genera! was received by an address from Mr KE A Ahmed Merican, president, who congratulated the General on80 words
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Article363 1916-11-02 7 Mrs Booty won the October spoon at Baleetier on Thursday with a nett score of 65. The figures for the affairs organized by the Straits Chinese British association are: Children's Fete 95,000, Auctions $3 1,000, Variety Show $l,boo, tot.il «3 7. 8 r O, which the363 words
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Article446 1916-11-02 7 The Committee acknowledge with thanks the following Subscriptions to the above Fund Amount prev. acknowledged $75,664.60 Collected by Tay Soo Chye. Koh Soon $25 Chia Lam, Soh Man Eng Pow Cheow, $20 each 60 Smaller amounts 49 133 Jacob D'Rozario JO Staff Straits Ice Coy, Ice Works446 words
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Article262 1916-11-02 7 The lion Treasurer begB to acknowledge with thanka receipt of the following Already acknowledged 111,298.61 Collected by Resident 115 Sale of tickets fcr Concert 26 0 A Hill 10 E Kong flann 20 }liji Bftcbee bia Ahmad hO Tebclarg Rubber Estate 3 5 Mre F W G Rippon262 words
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Article365 1916-11-02 7 We have pleasure in publishing below a list of subscriptions from tbe ecboolchildren of the Straits and F M S to the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund. Tbis is t'i j result of a epecial appeal to children in Malaya to contribute with other children of365 words
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Article35 1916-11-02 7 Penny postage has been withdrawn from the British po6tal agencies in china. xcepfc that of Weihaiwei. The rate therefore in fight cents not exceeding one ounce, and five cents for every succeeding ounce or part.35 words
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Article870 1916-11-02 8 From Our Own Corretpondent The Supply of Men. There remains this question of men. On this a big controversy is impending, and I fancy that when the House of Commons meets this autumn we shall hear a very great deal of it. In my previous letters I870 words
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Article19 1916-11-02 8 Mi M Graham of Drew and Nopior, at iKoiol Pilot .n the French Ai> hM heeu decorated with the19 words
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Article123 1916-11-02 8 In the second police court yesterday morning, Senior Revenue Officer Nunn of the Monopolies Department, charged the cook from the steamer Sui Sang b name Lee Cheng, with being in possession of, and importing into the Colony, seventy pounds of opium value $900. Mr Xunn and a123 words
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Article348 1916-11-02 8 A curious marriage problem was submitted to the Lord Chief Justice, Mr Justice Darling, aud Mr Justice ISray on Sept 24. The question raised was whether Dr Wir Anwaru.ldin, a native of Madcap, a member of the English Bar and a Mo bamraednn, ia entitled to348 words
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Article163 1916-11-02 8 Captain W II Angel, of Dartmouth, has received a letter from Captain Partridge, 3f the motor schooner yacht Rainbow (formerly the German racing yacht Ham burg, but now the property of Mr Cluny Ross at Cocos Keeling Island 1 in which he writes We have been to163 words
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Article166 1916-11-02 8 Mrs Noel Walker, who goes to Australia by the Mataram to join Mr and Mrs Alma Baker, is in Singapore till her departure. Mrs M S Cowan left by the Japanese mail steamer Fufrhimi Maru early yesterday morning, for South Africa and Eng land. There were many friends of Mr166 words
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Article903 1916-11-02 8 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal It might be possible to judge of a nation by its advertisements. But what judge ments would be formed on the following announcement in the New York Herald (Paris Edn) BATTLEFIELD FOR SALE. For sale: piece of land903 words
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Article46 1916-11-02 8 From Our Own Correspondent London. Oct 27. The following dividends are declared Landscope percent; Daman=ira 12* per cent. Finale, Kuala Kubu 5 per cent' Snngei Kari 15 per cent; Straits Plants tions 6 per cent; Brooklands 10 per cent Kuala Lumpur '20 per cent.46 words
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Article102 1916-11-02 8 (To the Editor of the Daily Mail.' Sir, Is there any reason why the Military Service Act should not apply to all fit young Britishers the world over, especially to those residing in the Crown Colonies? For instance, we are in a porition to sta102 words
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Article551 1916-11-02 8 Mr C A Bampfylde's friends in Sarawak will be sorry to hear that he has quite loat the sight of one eye through cataract, and that the other is also affected, necessitating an operation. An ex Straits policeman named Ibrahim wae charged in the second police court yesterday with voluntarily551 words
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Article768 1916-11-02 9 From Out Chen Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26. A meeting of twelve Chinese guilds here deprecated and income tax but approved of taxation of rubber and tin. Sir Arthur Young acd Lady Evelyn have given a thousand dollars to the F M S boepita! Fund. Killed in action768 words
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Article860 1916-11-02 9 [The dates given are those of the despatch of the telegram from London.] Oct. 17.— Allied bluejackets land at Piraeus and occupy points commanding Athens. Allied crews take possession of warshipa AverofT. Kilkish and Lemnos. Royalists stamp* f or Tatoi. King chagrined, and said tu b« organising860 words
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Article405 1916-11-02 9 Tea Market. From Our Own Correspondent Weltevreden, Oct. 21. Statistics published by the Tea Export Bureau bhow that during the first three quarters of 1916 70 million half kilos of tea were exported against 68 million during tha same period of 1915, while in the corresponding period of405 words
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Article201 1916-11-02 9 Several accidental deaths occurred during the month. One Haji Mat of Kabong died mysteriously on the night of the 2nd he went to bed at 3 am. in Eound health and was found dead at 5 am. with his child sleeping in his arms. Jalin, a201 words
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652 1916-11-02 9 (Incorporated in Queensland.) General Manager's Progress Report for four Weeks Ending Oct. 7th, 1916. Gentlemen, I herewith beg to hand you my report on your Mining and Milling operations for four weeks ending October 7th, 1916. The accompanying sheet of Minn Measurements acd Assay652 words
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Article27 1916-11-02 9 At hockey on the E-planade !ri*t evening, the SCC played t» naval team uDd beat them by tao goals to nothing, af u r an interesting gamt.27 words
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Article820 1916-11-02 10 Cap^. F D Jes?op, formorly an assist ant of the S B Bertam Estate, who had beeu awarded the Military Cross, was killed in acliou just a month later, viz., oa Sept 25th. H E Sir Join Anderson, who is rapidly rf covpiin^?. i J now820 words
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Article1757 1916-11-02 10 THE STREET COLLECTIONS. Saturday's Successes. "Our Day" in Singapore reached a climax on Siturday, with a collecting cam paign by the ladies in the morning and a gymkhana at the Racecourse in the after noon. There are still a few functions to be beld, the latest beiDg the1,757 words
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Correspondence.
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Article547 1916-11-02 10 To the Editor, Sir, A great deal has been written on this complex question but I trust you can still allow me a little space in your columns. Tbe whole point for consider ivio a at the prestut tine id i How much new money can be547 words
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Article174 1916-11-02 10 [By Cocbtfsy of Francis Fi:ek A Cc] P.atavii, October i7. RtJBBEB. Following the positions cf Singapore i s rcl Home ICwteii tIM \O9ti market bae firmed cont«i;!«-r*b'T. Firt-t L Crepa fetching F. 1 45 am Rib.^d 3a I Sheet F. I.4S$ p£r Lalf klo ptaptd Crops174 words
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Article34 1916-11-02 10 When the last mail left Europe I>» C F Nicholas, of Caledonia Estate, P w, vLo is with the bam c. had beon transferred from Egypt and was with the British forca n France,34 words
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Article3689 1916-11-02 11 Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1916, DERATE OX WAR TAXATION. Appointment or a CommissionRecommended. The members of the Singapore General Chamber of Commerce aid Exchange, in special meeting assembled yesterday afterneon, hold a full drass debate on the question of extrj. war taxation. A resolu tiou to thrt simple3,689 words
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Article288 1916-11-02 12 The. motor car driver HamiJ from the Asiatic Motor Car Company cf Orchard-rd, who a week a^o was charged with driving in a rosb o.cd negligent manner, \a New Kepptl rd, oq Sunday evening the 22nd uko. when ho knocked down n Chinese coolie, n^ain cams before288 words
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Article350 1916-11-02 12 FISHING VILLAGE BL'RNT OUT. At Kampong Martin there is or rather was, a fishing village, eome three to four hundred wood and attap houses built on piles, over the muddy creeks. A fire com menced there yesterday morning, some where about 10.30 a.m. It is supposed350 words
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Article36 1916-11-02 12 The Men's medal for October was won by A P Cameron. A P Cameron 45 42 6 81 H F Monk 44 43 4 83 J A Campbell 48 47 8 8736 words
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Article39 1916-11-02 12 Ent» Peh Kirn the Teochew twakow man who was convicted in the third police court last week of the theft of ten bags of rice value 199, came up for sentence yesterday and was awarded three months rigorous imprisonment.39 words
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Article258 1916-11-02 12 To the Editor, Sir, I have done my best to personally write my thnnks to those Members of the various Committees who have helped so splendidly in making the "Our Day" movement in Singapore the complete 6uc ee«fl it hai turne-j out to he. It is almost iinpor258 words
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Article171 1916-11-02 12 Fro.Ti Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Oct. 30. Our Day" collections, auction, and bazaar were the greatest success and it is expected they will realize well over twenty thousand dollars. The balance will be sold the evening of the M^eccd race day. The Sultan of Pernk sent a171 words
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Article489 1916-11-02 12 Fr»m Our Ovtn Correspondent Penang, Oct 20 It is expected the total sum raised by the series of Red Cross efforts will amount to JC6.000. The sports and Eide shows on Saturday attracted a fairly large crowd. At the bazaar and auction on the second day489 words
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Article200 1916-11-02 12 Mr Justice Sfeouli: Comes to Singapore. In the Supreme Court, yesterday morniug, on the occasion of fixing the November list, the Chief Ju&tice (Sir John Bucknil!, kc,) took the opportunity to announce that Mr Sproule would arrive in Singapore today or to morrow, aud would be 6tatioued here200 words
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Article47 1916-11-02 12 Tbe following property was disposed of by auction at Messrs Ching Kong Lee k Co's sale room yesterday afternoon Freehold land at Siglap. area two roods and two poles bought by Mr D S Ferrca for $1,050. Tbe sale of the other properties was postponed.47 words
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Article397 1916-11-02 12 SHROPSHIRES vs S.C.C. A very large crowd of spectators wat cbed with keen interest and enjoyment, a fast game of footer which was played on the SOC ground yesterday evening, between the SCC and Shropshires first eleven. The ground, afterthe chort 6hower of rain was in splendid condition, there397 words
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Correspondenc.
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Article335 1916-11-02 12 To m Editor. gtr, An infereace in yrus leader of tb.s morning appealed to rne as tou-hin;; a tubject whic'i is a matter for gecuir regret in this Colony the dearth of real ly capable public speakers. You refer to the absence of brilliant speeches at thy Chamber335 words
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Article478 1916-11-02 12 To the Editor, Sir, Somebody was wailing the other day over war prices at tue ditpenear ies, and with reason. Take that of camphor, for instance, though previously forced up. I believe, by the Japanese. Why should we not grow our own, ae they do in Ceylon Dr Willis478 words
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Article271 1916-11-02 13 The repcrtof the committee and state ment cf accounts for the year ended the 30th June IH6, ha? been printed aad circulated to members. During the jear 22 members (18 ordinary and 4 honorary) were admitted, (16 ordinary and 11 honorary) resigned or were removed, leaving the271 words
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Article267 1916-11-02 13 Not only tae whole of Kanapong Martin was burnt oat, but a considerable block of similar dwelliog place?, attap and wood, was wiped cut on tho Kim Seng side of the river. Tongkacps and twakows afire in the liver, carried the fire over to the Kim Seng267 words
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242 1916-11-02 13 An advance copy of the prospectus has been courteously forwarded by the Treasurer and from ii the following particulars are derived. Payment in full on application deno mination3 1100, $500 and 15,000, rate of interest six per cent payable half yearly on May 1.242 words
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Article35 1916-11-02 13 The death is announced of the Rev Bro. I>OEetliiu3 of St. Joseph's Institution, Singapore. For many years he was director of St. Francis' Institution, Malacca. The sad event took place quite unexpectedly on Monday evening.35 words
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Article763 1916-11-02 13 A Gazette Extraordinary continues the order prohibiting the expartation of Saigon rice to the Netherlands Ea6t Indies. A European resident of Singapore who caused an obstruction with a motor car at the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was fined $2 and $1.50 costs in the local police763 words
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937 1916-11-02 13 The6e weary columns of Commercial profundity what do they all mean No one knows, least of all the speakers. Who wanted to be assured the merchants did not object to war taxation, I didn't and no one else, unless it was Still, and was he937 words
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Article134 1916-11-02 13 Barlow's Report. RUBBKB. Singapore, Nov. 1. For this week's sale tome 690 tons were catalogued. There was a good demand and prices all round were higher. Fine Pale Crepe sold up to $136 and Ribbed Smoked Sheet to 9134, an advance of 35 in each ca.be. Cnsraoked134 words
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Article109 1916-11-02 13 Singapore, Nov. 1 Tho stronger advices received from London during the past fe? days were fully reflected at the Auction which com menead today. There waa an exceptional demand for both Standard Crepe and Standard Sheet, the first named grade being $5 higher at 9134 and the109 words
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Article363 1916-11-02 13 The following letter was received by last mail from London. Dear Madam, I have received a letter from our Commission at Alexandria telling me of the very generous contributions which have been made by the ladies of Singapore, who formed themselves into a committee363 words
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Article72 1916-11-02 13 Inspector Meredith in the third police court yesterday asked that the charge against Hamid bin Sydin a Malay motor car driver, who stood chirged with caua ing death by a rash acr, bhouli be withdrawn, as the finding of the Coroner's Court has been death by misadventure. Accused on the72 words
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Article9369 1916-11-02 14 [By Submarine Cable j [Renter'* Service] London, Oct. 24 A Government Committee has collected from three medical officers who were there, shocking evidence concerning last year's outbreak of typhus at Gardele^cn, where ILOOO prisoners, in chiding 230 Britishers, were herded in a 6raall camp. They lived fed and slept9,369 words
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Article168 1916-11-02 16 A congregation of tbe Univer^itv of Hong Kong will be held in tbe Great Hall on Thurfday the 14th D^rvmbpr nt 5.30 p m. at which The Chancellor of the University, His Excellency The Governor of the Colonv, will confer Decree*. Admission will be by invitation. A sentence of fourteen168 words