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Title Section15 1917-07-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1917 No 1,56315 words
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Article217 1917-07-12 1 PAGE! -en the Kiencb Line 17 llDniJs 17 .i's s^oialieni 18 18 v r Arr.iy 18 bo -.vice 18 Bcsb r*i Oattettl 19 j ■1 dree 19 D COURT h "iW3. H Mea Qaarrd 20 Donl pH Murder 21 »l '-ty?.e 21 A y, lv trn^y *i*}\ the enemy217 words
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Article22 1917-07-12 1 t July 11 S 4* 8 41 2 4 18-16 •tlb isMpim 109--<S4 86* nf #8.*4 li flf 40 6 1622 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article79 1917-07-12 1 Goodrich— At Highbury, Perak Road. Penang on the Srd inht to Mr. and Mia. Goodrich, a bon. Andsrbon.— On July Ist, at tho Matcrrity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Andepson, Bungei Dan.^ar Estate, Johcre, a daughter. BAKBB. On July 4t.h, at Kuila Lumpur, the vife of C.79 words
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Article61 1917-07-12 1 Austin-Hawkins— At St George's Church, Penang, on July 4, '917, by the Roy. Kopjel Gamier, Co.onia! Chaplain, Hubert Lorraine Austin, Accountant, Me c srs Barker Co., fonrth son of Mr. Cytil Thomas Austin, Managing Proprietor, L'a>ilfcld Estate, Veyangoda. Ceyjou. and Mr*i Austin to Katherine Alice Maude Hawkins, elder daughter61 words
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Article47 1917-07-12 1 Millet*.— On Jnly 7th of acute pneumonia at tne Oeiioral Hospital, albert George MIDiCR cf Liverpool. Aged 33 years, Cle.rk, Coal i-epartment, i» gapore Harbour Board. THE ROLL OF HONOUR. Killed m France, Lieut ERIC ARNOLD Cleaver, Balloon Comjander, R F. C (Hy cable no details).47 words
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Article123 1917-07-12 1 July 11. Ha 110 Cons) 5W0.50 v..r» U.6C iNNfI 80.8 C x r 23 CX- k r 29 f 0 P«l p«l r C-U 40 OC «"r' IQ *'.i II I $'!.0C BO I i 12.0 C 90.0 C (Am! aofen (41 U Oft < v 10.0 C to123 words
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Article, Illustration639 1917-07-12 1 The long continued struggle between the French and the German forces north of Rheims, stretching from Li Fere almost to Verdun, certainly to the left bank of the Meuse, has probably set many readers wondering how our Allies are progressing on this flunk639 words
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Article656 1917-07-12 1 Mr Raymond Radclyffe, who is a fairly regular contributor to the English Review, has written at times a good deal of nonsense, notably sorje while ago an article on rubber matters, but it is doubtful if be has achieved quite such n series of ineptitudes before M is656 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement182 1917-07-12 1 lihns to the Sin^ajK)re Free PMm" f rataratag from Europe to the Straits ny of tht mail lives, are invited to send to M£et tho name of their steamer and n v.ti 1b Singapore. Copies will then be Matted to meet them at various ports of call. i.ilnism Europe wishing182 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous212 1917-07-12 1 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The last mail from Home arrived on Friday with dates to May 24. Thie weekly leaves on Friday. Demand at the rubber auction this week may on the whole be considered good. Prices realized show an increase on last week bat were very irregular. The first meeting212 words
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Article884 1917-07-12 2 July 7. Behind the veil very much is going on m Austria and perhaps m Germany too, but we are not allowed to know much about it. One of the mysteries m connection with Russia is that long wires have been allowed to come out from Petrograd, giving884 words
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Article542 1917-07-12 2 July 0. Ifc would be a great mistake to regard the Russian offensive as merely a separate oporation. Even if it were an isolated effort organised m order to bring the army back to the fighting frame of mind, it would still have a de finite effect on542 words
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Article894 1917-07-12 2 July 10. Under strenuous circumstances the first portion of the United States Expeditionary Forces has now landed m France. As good soldiers, the Staff would have long ago planned out all the details of transport and constitntion of the force, and m this respect had some advantage894 words
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Article718 1917-07-12 2 July 11 In September 1916, about r r,o m ago, the Array Council, we onderei addressed a circular letter i^omnii abroad expressing appreciate of vices rendered by local forces reqoesting the names of units an individuals, whose services deserve special recognition, to be forward for consideration. As718 words
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Article472 1917-07-12 3 bit developments are unqaes jing on m Germany of which can get only the most oec taion.il glimpses. The ERZI3ERGER speech m the Reichstag is one of the most startling political events m the war because Erzberger is a personality who cannot be ignored. It is practi cally472 words
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Article1011 1917-07-12 3 July 12. The new policy m Greece appears to be that of allowing the conntry to work out its own salvation as far as possible. We do not suppose there is m any country outside the war operations a majority of ordinary people who now look upon1,011 words
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Article103 1917-07-12 3 From Our Own Corrupondmt Penang, July 11th. A destructive fire took place m the early hours of this morning. A rice mill m Tek-soon Street, owned by Cheng Law and Co, was burned down, On the arrival of the Fire Brigade the wooden building, 80 feeb by103 words
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Article68 1917-07-12 3 From Our Own Correspondgni Ipoh, July 11. A preliminary inquiry has opeoed here m the case of a '-hinaman charged with the murder of Mr Kimonda on June 2. Important evidence incriminating the accused and three others was given by a Chinaman included m the party which68 words
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Article198 1917-07-12 3 A large house welcomed the third appearance of this clever company of enter* tamers last evening and there waa throughout the performance continued applause and laughter hearty tributes to the abilities of the performers. The concerted numbers were amusing and full of vivacity and showed a clever appreciation198 words
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Article158 1917-07-12 3 Singapore, July 11. For the Auctions this week which commenced to day, some 667 tons were catalogued for sale. The tone of tbe market at the opening was strong and demand good, bat slackened considerably during tha course of the doy, cloeiLg much easier. Fine Pale Crepe158 words
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Article108 1917-07-12 3 Tbe Ipoh Detectiw. f-.ree ha* succeeded m regaining two guns which were carried away by gang robbers from two policemen wbom tb« y atUcktd and injured on the Cheoior Tanjonf EUmbntan roi?d last m ek. The gun 6 wtre huJd-n iv the jungle, bat their recovery ban also i* d108 words
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Article914 1917-07-12 4 [The dates mentioned are those of the telegrams from London.] July 3.— Great enthusiasm m Petrograd at Russian offensive m Galicia city trans formed. Operations developing with fine Rucceds towards Zolochest; captures yes* terday were 6.300 prisoners, and 21 guns, 15 machine guns and other booty also,914 words
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Article252 1917-07-12 4 CLANS AT CROSS PURPOSES. On Sunday there was a big fight between Hok Chia rikisha pullers and Heng Hua pullers m Muar rd and Rocbore rd and neighbourhood. The police ar rested over 60 of them, ia batches, and their cases ware remanded to the 17th inst,252 words
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Article146 1917-07-12 4 Before Mr Justice Sproule on Tuesday, the appeal of Sinnasamy Kandian was heard, Punousarny being the respondent. Mr Battenburg was for the appellant, and Mr Roland Braddell for the respondent. Sinnasamy Kandian was tried m the Police Court at Singapore by Mr C H G Clarke. He was146 words
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Article169 1917-07-12 4 Sir Francis Henry May completed his fifth year as Governor of Hongkong on July 4. 11 New Essen," as the vast Krupp works under construction on the outskirts of Munich might well be called, is approaching completion with what the Munich Latest News (Neuste Nachrichten) calls giant strides." Four enormous169 words
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Article589 1917-07-12 4 MR W D BIRD RETURNS TO MALAYA. A Passenger on the Mongolia. There has jast returned to Malaya Mr Walter D. Bird (formerly manager for Morgan's Agency at Kuala Selaagor) after eighteen months fighting the Turk? and the excitement contingent on being a passenger by the ill-fated589 words
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Article233 1917-07-12 4 Tan Choon Kiat va Tan Teck Yong and others. Mr Justice Sproule delivered a lengthy judgment m this case yesterday. His Lordship said Chop Kbiam Seng opened m 1880. A year or two ago it came practically to a stand still. It traded m gambier and pepper233 words
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Article52 1917-07-12 4 War time economy is evidently being practised m Kougkong aiuocg«fc the Chi nese, for a few days ago passers by were considerably amused to eeo a Chineee calmly shaving himself by the aid of a mirror on show m the front shop window of the Sincere Co, Ltd. (H R52 words
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Article500 1917-07-12 4 Lausanne, May 18.— The Germnn-SwiM newspapers are intensely virulent m re gard to what they call "American, threat" The Gazette de Thurgovie ejya that the United States wishes to plaot Swit zarland m the same position ls the Allies have placed Greece. What is being done500 words
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Article264 1917-07-12 4 Under Sea Fire. Ac fong as the U-boats had to remain on the surface to fire, the accuracy of their fire was reduced by from 50 to 75 per cent. Now accurate firing while submerged bae added difficulties for our defenders. There is another development m the264 words
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Article37 1917-07-12 4 Mr W L Crick of the Dailop Compan: Gomali group of Estate, Gome«. «n J formerly assistant Traffic Manager, f Railway?, Kuala Lumpur and 3re ie leaving Penaug by next mail to tr.k« op Military Transport duties.37 words
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Article1671 1917-07-12 5 I. SOME PRINTED BOOKES. Will you care, what time you take your morning tea, to stroll with me into the seventeenth century I warn you, though there we are going tj look through the eyed of some contemporary law reports. Frederick the Great said that there1,671 words
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Article130 1917-07-12 5 The inquiry into the murder of Pakiam, a Tamil woman, which took place on June 15 lust, at 68 Dunlop et, Sivasamy baing the accused, was resumed yesterday before Mr N D Mudie. Two Tamii women were examined. Mr J C Sugars, the ttcond ruugtptrate, was called130 words
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Article31 1917-07-12 5 Five expert American railway men re cently arrived at Yokohama en route to Russia where they will superintend the placing of railway materials supplied by the Bucyrua Company of Milwaukee, Wie.31 words
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Article1244 1917-07-12 5 R. N. A. S Doings m France. The Royal Naval Air Service found it self M over the other side about the time that the shells of tha British monitors began feeling for the hiddon batteries of the Bjche behind tha Belgian coas:. 'i can't tee where they're1,244 words
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Article210 1917-07-12 5 Arjat Singh, driver of tram car No 20, was sumraoDed before Mr Langham Cartel m the first court yesterday for disobeying the lawf jI order of Husiu, p c 388, who was regulating the traffic at the junction of Stamford-rd and North Bridgerd, at 10,80 a m210 words
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Article45 1917-07-12 5 On the SRC ground last evening, an SCC eleven met a naval team m an interesting soccer match. Play was keen and good to watch, but goals proved very hard to get, and the game ended m a draw without either side having scored.45 words
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Article67 1917-07-12 5 The late y A r Choate had a very genial wit. During bib tenure c£ the London Embassy one of the younger secretaries outstayed his nppoinied leave by several days. On the day of his return he happened to eocounter Mr Choate, who had not a word67 words
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Article140 1917-07-12 5 Information has been received that the acetylene buoy of Amphitrite Biy (red light) is not burning. The estate of tbe lain Duke cf Norfolk baa been 6v;orn for the purpo^ of probate at £800,000. He brquf-i 'he.i AQttfQQ for the endowraer.t of Romau Cathrlic churches, missions, and other religions p^rposee^140 words
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Article538 1917-07-12 6 Mr F H Curry, of Messrs Hibbert, WoodiofT j and Co. Ipoh, has left for Home to join up. (M M.) The wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Batu Gajah, on Monday, of Mies Flora Constance Row and Mr A G Monday. (M M Several538 words
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Article73 1917-07-12 6 Volunteer Tennis Rivalry From Our Own Corretpondent Penang, July 5. At a Cricket Club "as hoina," there was a lawn tennis competition between pairs representing! A Company vh the Maxims and Veteranß combined. In six events there wero three wina each, A Company gainirg the verdict by ten73 words
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113 1917-07-12 6 In the Cambridge Senior Examination m 1917 Penaug schools hiid 61 passes lot which fourteen were Honours); Singapore schoola had 42 passes (of which one was Honours). All three Government scholarBhipa awarded m that examination will come toPenang. Examination results are not a fair test if113 words
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Article773 1917-07-12 6 The death of the Rajah, already announced by wire, took place on Thursday May 17th. The fi at part of the funeral service took p' c on May 23rd at the parish church i:irence6ter. The coffin was covared vnt!> tire national flag of Sarawak. The ee^ico773 words
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94 1917-07-12 6 Chief Detective Inspector R J Kirke is baing transferred to Singapore. The Supreme Court list for the present month comprises seventeen cares, among which is the assessment app: al of M. esrs John Little and Co, Ltd againpt the Muni cipal Commissioners, down for hearing on the 24th. Other cu-efl94 words
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Article443 1917-07-12 6 Tho Morning Poet thus doughtily trounces the lasfc Wells book, God the Invisible Kmg." History can toach Mr WpMs notbing Lt all; he louq ago diFqiiuUG( j 3 all those of his opponents wbo uttach ioj impor f ance to tba past exp*rfMl964 of mankind or tbiok tb»l443 words
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Article181 1917-07-12 6 News From Neutrals. The Norwegian newspaper Tideis Tegn reports numerous cases of Gerrr. n sub* marines being disguised as fishiug boats. The captain of a Norwegian steamer states that a vessel was sunk cff Breet by a disguised submarine. The Amsterdam Telegraaf secured an interview with one181 words
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Article173 1917-07-12 6 Rubber. Singapore, July 5. At the Auctions to day, eons* 698 tons werB ca alogur d for Bile. The aand on the whole tony ba considered good aDd prices realized were generally L^ber on tbe week \:u r > show a good dcV« of irregu lftrity. Finf173 words
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Article459 1917-07-12 6 The following le the report of the director* of Punggor Rubber Estates, Lt for the year ended March 81, 1917 Net profit for (he year after deducting ditr-ctorß' fees and a cum provide d for war tax for the first q-;artpr 19r unted $29 :-M8.94, balan^ >r-459 words
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Article323 1917-07-12 6 Mr J D Pierrepont of the Telephoue Co. had hie bicycle stolen from the oflice. A man named Abdulrahman wps arrested and sentenced to three months itaprif-ou ment by Mr J C Sugars for the theft The awirds of additional br\re to the D S O won by Major Lunnden,323 words
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Article253 1917-07-12 7 Saturday, July 7, 1917. MEDAL PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR A Pa'.hea constable Shabat Khan, No. WB9 decorated with the King's Police Medal, yesterday morning at eight o'clock i i the Police Office compound by the H E or Sir Arthur Young, g c m o. Gil Archur arrived253 words
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Article145 1917-07-12 7 The Bid for Tonnage. From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Ju!y 6. At a committed meeting of the Chamber of Coram9rce the Chairman, Mr Henderson, submitted the drcft of a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Homeward Conference asking, m view of the reduc tion m145 words
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Article192 1917-07-12 7 The funeral of Lt Col Frowd Walker, for so many years m the Perak Service, and until he died on May 16th m command ot the internment camp at Alexandra Palace, took place at Knockholt m Kent, some distance beyond Chislehuret. The officiating clergy were Rev192 words
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Article144 1917-07-12 7 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW AND Co. i tnaual report cf the directors subto the shareholders at the ninth 1 g?L.eral rceetiug held at the Offices of ihe Company on May 30 ctates. The ;nnt3 bhow a profit of .£174,125 15 8, er providing for depreciation on (I and plant, income tax. directors'144 words
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Article352 1917-07-12 7 Singapore, July 4. The departure of mails being at the present this somewhat irregular, we purpose iaSuiDg cur circular on every Thursday without identifying any special mail. A certain amount f steadying up has been noticeable throu iut this week and at the close the m condition?352 words
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Article331 1917-07-12 7 Rubber. Singapore, July 6. At this week's Auctions, which occupied two days, the quantity offered amounted to 658 tons of which 492 tons were sold. The demand on the whole may be considered good, and prices realized were generally higher on the week but show a good331 words
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Article123 1917-07-12 7 GUTHRIE 'S RUBBER REPORT. Singapore, July 6. For the weekly auction held yesterday and to day the quantity catalogued was 700 tor.' Demand, though somewhat erratic, w^e fairly good, aud prices for the leading grales b'uow a slight advance. Fine Pale Crepe soli up to 3133 per pikul, which is123 words
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Article1182 1917-07-12 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est arrago libelli Juvenal. Most of us have thought about the man power question, primarily m a mili* tary sense, but secondarily as to what might happen if the bulk of Britons m Singapore had to render service to the State, either1,182 words
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Article246 1917-07-12 7 Peking. Jane 15. General Chang Hsun entered Peking yesterday afternoon with all the pomp be* fitting an imperial conqueror. He arrived by special train, was met by the highest officials and was driven throught the streets, which were guarded by all lie armed forces m Peking,246 words
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Article169 1917-07-12 7 The F M S Gazette publishes a notice by the India Office of April 13 regulating passports. No one cen enter cr have India without a p.icßport. The rrgulationa do not affect Indians travelling between the F M S and loci* as tbey are regulated under notification of May 12,169 words
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Article1016 1917-07-12 8 Labour Unrest and Syndicalism. London, 17th May. For the [first time during the war the Government has allowed it to be understood that the labour situation pretty well all over the country is anything but satisfactory. Now m the first place who is at the back of1,016 words
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Article214 1917-07-12 8 The Choral Society, or, as it will be called m future, The Philharmonic Society, held its first meeting on Tuesday last. It was unfortunate that the time for the meeting had to be changed, as no doubt many who had intended to be present were unable to214 words
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Article120 1917-07-12 8 The following is the record of sub scriptions to 80th June, 1917. War Loans Investment Trust of Malaya, H C Woodroffe, Secretary. No. of Applications Amount November 1916 280 1429,260 December 145 283,040 January 1917 193 244,880 February 210 886,680 March 824 247,000 April 141 812,960120 words
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Article94 1917-07-12 8 The July Bogey competition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a tie between Mr W R Forde and Mr F W Lyall, who returned net scores of 1 down. Twenty six cards were taken out and the following were returned. The ball sweep wes94 words
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Article77 1917-07-12 8 The July Spoon was won by Mrs Lyall with a net score of 66. The following are the eccres 100 y 160 y h'cap total Bin Lyall 82 83 2.88 68.88 Ire yiuldon 30 31 6.11 67.11 Lady Evelyn Young 26 23 18. C9 69. C977 words
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Article142 1917-07-12 8 Monday, July 9, 1917. From Our Own Corrujpondeni Penang, July 7. Me Langston cocdncted an enquiry into the death of Dr Durrant this afternoon. Dr Harrison of the General Hospital deposed that deceased died from a gun shot wound maybe caused by the gun produced, which from142 words
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Article669 1917-07-12 8 In a list of "names deserving special mention," appearing m a dispatch from Sir Douglas Haig is that of Corporal C. Hindenburg, of the Royal Horse Artillery. Here is almost a match for shipping rates. News print paper obtainable m any quantity m England at lid just before the war669 words
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Article546 1917-07-12 8 AN ENCOURAGING YEAR. The annual general meeting of the Uln Pandan (Singapore Rubber Estates Ltd,) was held on Saturday at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. There were present Messrs Koh San Hin (chairman), Yeo Hock Hoe, Lim Nee Soon, (directors), Wee Kay Hin (manager), and546 words
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Article255 1917-07-12 8 All the cheap Beats at Harmeton's on Saturday night were filled long before the time for beginning the performance and by nine o'clock there were no more box or reserved 6eate left, a sufficient tribute m itself to the high opinion held cf this long established show. The255 words
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Article36 1917-07-12 8 The Governor has approved of the following promotions m the Singapore olunteer Riflre .—Company Qjhi ur master Sergeant C H Waddell and Private G I Farrant, to be temporary S» cend Lieutenante, sapernumerary to the eetabliahment-36 words
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Article742 1917-07-12 9 Mr W A White is appointed a Collector under the War Tax Ordinace, for Singa pore. Mr J B Scrivenor, Government Geologist, F M S, is now training with the Incs of Court Officers' Training Corps. m m.) The money already expended by Japan on recount742 words
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Correspondence.
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Article375 1917-07-12 9 To the Editor. Dear Sir, Yonr paragraph m your issue of to day's date referring to hotel accom modation and increased charges m Singa pore calls both for comment and, as far as we are concerned, com «diction. We think before yon oublish alleged facts that you ought375 words
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Article291 1917-07-12 9 The case m which Mr E F A Swarm, manager of Messrs Barlow k Co. was summoned to appear before Mr Langham Carter m the District Court for attempting to trade with the Import Maatchappij Soenda of Semarang, m breach of the Trading with291 words
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Article151 1917-07-12 9 One German and three Austrian steamers have been added to the fleet of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, making a total of six of the interned vessels of the two governments at Manila, which h; -c been turned over by the United States Government to the Pacific Mail. Of the151 words
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Article1014 1917-07-12 9 Bridges Across the Rhine. London, June 29th.— The Basle papers state that five bridges of boats have been constructed acroes the Rhine behind Altkirch. This is regarded as an indication of a possible retirement. In the meantime, they are a hindrance to navigation. Civil and Military Gazette"1,014 words
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Article574 1917-07-12 9 Plotters In Berlin. Evidence of the cooperation of the German Government with a band of Indian revolutionaries m the attempt to promote rebellion m India continues to accumulate. Clear testimony on this point has been provided during the trial now proceeding m Mandalay of four574 words
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Article302 1917-07-12 10 The thirtieth report of the directors to the shareholders, for the meeting on July 14:h read?. After charging depreciation upon the assets of the Company, the Profit and Loss Account shews a profit on the year's working of •8?,805.C3. Deducting from this the balance of 543,109.88 standing302 words
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Article92 1917-07-12 10 Batavia, July 6. Rubber This market has firmed and quotations for both First Grades and Outputs have risen by 10 guilder cents per half kilo First Latex Crepe per half kilo F 1.46 Ribbed Smoked Sheet 1.46 Outputs (7 6?0 Firsts) 1.40 Coffee The Coffee market92 words
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Article251 1917-07-12 10 The wedding took place m St George's Church, Penang, on Wednesday, the Rev Kcppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, officiating, of Mr Hubert Lorraine Austin, accountant, Messrs Barker and Co, fourth eon of Mr Cyril Thomas Austin, manuging proprietor, Mayfield Estate, Veyangoda, Ceylon, and Mrs Austin, to Miss Katherine251 words
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Article125 1917-07-12 10 Mr Gleeson, late of St Paul's Institu tion, Kuala Lumpur, left Ipoh for Penang where, we understand, he joins the teash ing staff of the Anglo Chinese School. The resignations of the following membars of the MS V R to jam tbo Imperial Forces appear m July orders Plat. Sergt125 words
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Correspondence.
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Article355 1917-07-12 10 To the Editor, Dear Sir, With a view to the increase of the food produced m British Malaya I suggest r the consideration cf Tnrf Clubs, Golf ClabF, Pr.blic Gardens Committees ami other persons ro^eseino mil' a ble areas of tar! that lh«y ibotzli each prccure a few355 words
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Article414 1917-07-12 10 A new party of entertainers made their bow to the Singapore public last evening m the Cameos, who cave a very refresh ing performance at the Victoria Theatre. They are here for a short season, and if they are rewarded according to merit it fihoald be a highly414 words
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Article57 1917-07-12 10 Ceylon papers print tha prospeetu of tiie Ceylon Wsr Lr.r.n Premium) Bond i*iue of 15 million Rupao* ia fifcy Rupee bonds bearing interest afc 8 per cent. The iH6ua opened on July 9. Each year 30,000 bonds *r l! be drawn and Ra 1,230 000 distribut d io premia. The57 words
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Article1231 1917-07-12 10 A SHAREHOLDER ASKS QUESTIONS. Leaseholder's Fortunate Position. The third annual general Dseting cf Dungun, Limited, was held yesterday at the registered offices, 64, 65 and 86 Market- at, Singapore. Me W L Watkins presided, and there were also present Messrs R H Sharpe, Lee Chim Tuan (director), W1,231 words
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Article186 1917-07-12 10 First Day. Race No. I.— The Planters' Vase. Tim 9.0, Bide a- Wee 8.9, Polar Star 9.0, Krelis Sister 8.7, Dara 8 2, Fari6ba 8.2, Querry 8.4, Baba Kechit 8.8. Race No 2. George Town Plate. Mystic 11.5, The Earl 8.8, Pretty Molly 7 9, Fal. low186 words
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Article228 1917-07-12 10 In view of the rise m the ptice of tin to well over £250 per ton, a good deal of inquiry is be kg made as to what com panio6 are most likely to benefit from the present record figure. The Malaj^n tin undertakings are amouget the228 words
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Article29 1917-07-12 10 The F M S Rubber price; from July 13 to 19th is fixed at 2s 6d a lb, for export duty, 1130 a pikul and for tha mm ux.29 words
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Article749 1917-07-12 11 The Sarawak Gazette hears tbv the Rajah of Sarawak will probably be put shortly on the ran from Singapore to Labuau and British North Borneo. Sida: ibarara, a Tamil, of 82 Dunlop-et, was c) arged before Mr Mudie yesterday wuh og m carrying en a Chap749 words
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Article2191 1917-07-12 11 The Future of India. F r om Out Own Corrupond&nt Edirburgh, May 23. The Be ittieh May M eetlngt," the Gen c; .1 Ar-ambliea of the P;p Jyterian '-'fanrcb* bpve bepnn quietly and promise fco r r.i t QUuiiy, Fo* tlifl preeeai all honoured ceremonies and festi vale2,191 words
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Article334 1917-07-12 11 Tba report of Kramat Palai Ltd.. for 1916 states that the net profits for the year amounted to £10,732, to which ha? to be added the balance brought forward from the previous year, £7,035, making £17,767. After deducting the two interim dividends, there remains a balance of £10,267,334 words
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Article128 1917-07-12 11 Mr Shelley -Thompson, Birr t€ Law of the Middle Temp f mm r, I 9 an A Ivoci** BLd Sii.'.cir of tb« SapraM Coort o! tbe St r i 9i by the Chief Jottiea, ,7 Xt yesterday, Monday, fcbfl 9.h laittal On Tuerday, a lonfkaag, with b nut .bar o(128 words
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Article1453 1917-07-12 12 The Men one Meets. TVe print below extracta from a letter written to his friends by a private who has lately gone to France We are Etill out of the trenches, though we expect to go back again m a day or two. I thought that all the1,453 words
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66 1917-07-12 12 The sale of work and cafe chantant held at the Tanglin Club last month showed the very gratifying result of $3,140.82 and thus proved the sale as successful financially as it was artistically. Mrs Gallinagh and Mrs Glendinning are to be congratulated heartily and it66 words
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Article321 1917-07-12 12 Mr Arthur Henderson, speaking at a meeting at Richmond m aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, said that it was estimated that the total number of people killed and wounded m the war exceeded the population cf the United Kingdom. No fewer than 7 million people \ad been killed, or321 words
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Article511 1917-07-12 12 BENGER'S FOOD." The following amusing speech vras made by Lord Hugh Cecil m the course of the debate on the Representation of the Peoples Bill. Lord H Cecil (U, Oxford University) said the vital objection to readiLg the Bill second time was that if; contained a rail ma c s511 words
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Article148 1917-07-12 12 VICTIM OF THE MONGOLIA," Death of a Sydney Passenger. Simla, June JiOth. The Hon Mr E Winchconibe, oi Sydney, who was one of the passengers travel ling by the unfortunate ''Mongolia," died at Colaba War Hospital, Bombay, on the morning of June 29th. Mr Wincboombe manfully pulled an oar m148 words
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Article199 1917-07-12 12 There is a rumour current that both Cap; Moxon, who wae going botno owing to ill health, and Mr B M Tennent, who left here m April to join the Farces at home, were on board a steamer which was recently torpedoed m tho Mediterranean. (Sar. Gazette.) A highly interesting199 words
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Article620 1917-07-12 12 Oar Increasing lattery. A Regular eoldier who was m th« retreat from Mone, and ie now home m England with wounds for the third time eince tbi war started, spoke enthusiastically to an interviewer of the change that hns grad ually been wrought m the British Army620 words
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Article210 1917-07-12 12 German medical journals cay that an Army doctor named Karl Kramer is h:.\ irp great success m the treatment of wound 6 with hot air and caustic. In the case of a severe hand wound it was found that the treatment produced freedom from pain, rapid210 words
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Article112 1917-07-12 12 A 6torm paseeJ over Petiang day afternoon, und crumpled up o ehed near the Municipal deb^udor a Bengali cake seller tvbo had trJ- r* fuge inside. A UMkMMtk who vat rod the vicinity wab also beverely cut about the body, vrhile a fnal deal f e was done lo property112 words
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Article1489 1917-07-12 13 Hv Submarine Cable] K*ut«*r"g B«rvio«j Sbsnshai, July 4 Vice president Feng ban?, whom la Imperial edict no -d a-- Viceroy cf Liacg Kiang and nissionpr to South China, nantly denies that he ia a pro monar* ;J declares thai be intendsatthe ear- po^ble mo-nent to take action against for1,489 words
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Article46 1917-07-12 13 The United State* Consul Gneral at Shanghai is m receipt of w)r J to th« effect that Americans m China desiring information regarding enlislmont Id the military and naval forces of the United States should apply to General Hale, Com manding 15th Infuutry USA, Tientein, China.46 words
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Article2421 1917-07-12 13 London, July 4 A French communique says The Germans yesterday evening attempted a strong offensive which was prolonged all eight against the whole of cur po3itiona north of Jouy, as far tbe eastern edge of the California plateau. On this immense front they launched violent and repeated attacks2,421 words
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Article28 1917-07-12 14 Th« 8 Mi tbe figures o" Perak export i mouth of June. Bl °ck tin 1,844.13 pkls Tin o-e 35,966 23 pkla I)u *y $545,212.38 Snpir tax $41,156.7728 words
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Article1514 1917-07-12 14 M Kerensky has ordered them to be decorated with red cockades and specially 6tyled "the first of July" regiments. The offensive has already affected the Austrian pressure on the Italiun front, and its extension northwards is bound to relieve the Anglo French front. London, July 4. Wireiesi Russian1,514 words
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Article5214 1917-07-12 14 London, July 4.— East Africa <>r- cial The enemy evacuated a ar.-j|?ly be position south of the Ngaura river, retreat ing southwards nine miles. W t advance west and south west o! Licdi aud a 6trong (inemy detachment. W% Czm pelled a considerable German f fe|L Songea erea5,214 words
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Article2059 1917-07-12 16 London, July 4. The Press Bureau says that enemy aeroplanes appeared over the Essex coast at seven m the morning. Antiaircraft suns came into action. Some bombs were dropped but details have not yet been received. London, July 4. The Press Bureau says: Twelve to fourteen2,059 words
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Article77 1917-07-12 16 Tbe Jerusalem corr ppond^nt New Zurich Gazette itfl t declared the city W*im Ifcfl tiai law at the t Dd of Kpn'. I* I wereclosed and the Dewepßpert p' and the station was crommi *i sands of Arabs aud ChriB»iM: I vain for trains. All Ihi tram- VI W with77 words