The Straits Budget, 16 August 1906
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section79 1906-08-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES ,:-hki» over Half a Century Cable Adrress: Times, Singapore. Straits Budget, 40 Certs. Straits Times 10 cents VOh* SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 16 AUGUST. 1906. NO. 2530 STRAITS TIMES" circulates Tb£ iN Singapore and Penang LAB rvHOl'T ALL THE PROTECTED STATES79 words
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The Straits Budget. THURSDAY, 16TH AUGUST.
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Article91 1906-08-16 1 i t*>x: SiNr/.FMi li. —On the 14th of duly, a: H *lv Trinitv. Mar\lebone. by the Rev R. T. A M'ln v Kvrle. M.A., assisted by the Rev. H. V. Schuster. M.A.. Merville E. Plumpton. soil of Robert John Plumpton, of >:r-a:ham. to Frances, eldest daughter of the ;a:>91 words
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Article373 1906-08-16 1 Leading Articles \iKralian Virv.s, 1 ranjnuij Picar Kmpiif i l*«tuka Affair" 2 it«■> 2. ;l Local: nimijuy Ui the Week 1 h'iij*"tu* Occurrences 1 Court 4.5,7. 9,11 Naptha Burning Case 4 •i Kiit-ami Mercy 4 IVijury Case t K-ii-hu-ss for Betel Nuts 4 p h,it,n K Intelligence373 words
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Article227 1906-08-16 1 Ihk Strait* Budget, this week, is mailed h t^u Moldavia on the P. «v O. route. The M. M. mail for Europe l»y the A, Ihhic closed on Monday. The German mail from Europe by the Surhxrn arrival on Friday, and the B.I. mail from Europe227 words
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Leading Articles.
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Article941 1906-08-16 1 {Straits Times 9th Any as ft Wk have received a copy of Senator the I Hon. Stauiforth Smith’s report to the ParI liament of the Commonwealth of Australia Ion the F. M. S. and Java. The seventy I pages are divided into three parts—F. M. S., I Java,{Straits Times 9th Any as ft - 941 words
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Article720 1906-08-16 1 Strut* Times, 14th Any list.) It is now over a year since the Colonia < iovernnient. with something like vi et arntix, took possession of the property of the Tanjoug Pagar Dock Company, and nothing lias been done as yet, so far as the Colony can |iereeive. to(Strut* Times, 14th Any list.) - 720 words
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Article884 1906-08-16 1 (Struttx Timm. 15th Antjn*t.t Somf. natives of the British Isles «m 1 many foreigners are in the habit of criticiz iug adversely the administration of the B.itish Empire, but fail to explain away its extraordinary success. These British critic* are disappointed politicians. The foreign, is cannot deny that(Struttx Timm. 15th Antjn*t.t - 884 words
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Article5577 1906-08-16 2 Stitilts l intis. I tth .1 The other day. a ’bitter cry' wash'ard from •An Old Banka Resident; who copiously complained that the Hutch Resident u Banka is crippling Chinarne:i engaged in growing pepper and gambier. by favouring coolie-importation to the mines, in preference to supplying planters in/ Stitilts l intis. I tth .1 - 5,577 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement89 1906-08-16 1 ■tv p< St free price of the Straits Times ~<* .[year The post free price of the 'C.,u B»dge* is S2O a year. It is not to subscribe for a year. The D t r piions for shorter periods are at proportionate rate of price as for <* Strait* Budget89 words
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Advertisement37 1906-08-16 1 PILSENER BEEF KEY BRAND IMPORTED SINCE to MARK R A DC •>< mv. PriieWedfl r so TERS tftr.roR V J r=: beware of imitations. ne Geniine witktit ikt ib#?e twt Ukk BEHN MEYER A Co. Ltd o. Sole37 words
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Article1169 1906-08-16 3 Most s Absolltk Kulkk in run Would. One wlro had the honour of an invitation to the recently celebrated first Sarawak dinner, on the strength of a six months' residence in the country twentx years ago, when ho went out as tutci to the Raja Muda1,169 words
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Article1335 1906-08-16 3 Surveys in 1905. 1\ r.imncut Survey lor a Light Ka.i* way livm Ipuli to Tr. noli in Perak. This survey was begun in September. 1905. and a. the close of the year thv line had Ijeen permanently located uj. to the 9th mile. leaving about 21,335 words
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Article193 1906-08-16 4 Thk proposed military operations for the lltl: and 12th of August are postponed. Thk Malay Mail says that Mr. A. S. Baxendale, Superintendent, Posts and Telegraphs, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang, has resigned. Inspector ilson. until recently in charge the Harbour division of the local police furce.193 words
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Article130 1906-08-16 4 A ohastly affair has taken place on the Pahang trunk road, about two and a half miles "outside Kuala Kuhn. From the meagre details so far to hand, it apj»ears that” $B,OOO in notes were despatched by likisha from Kuala Kubu at 5 p.m. on Saturday.130 words
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Article120 1906-08-16 4 Too Ko Poh is a trader and deals in betel i*t ts. On the 24th ultimo, he missed two bags worth $34, and gave information to the police, and Yeo Soli, Yeo Ang, \co Sean, and i hia Seaug Boon, along with the betel uuts, were120 words
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Article490 1906-08-16 4 Profit of Ten Cents a Day upon each Coolie. 1 Ikkokk Acting Chief Justice Law yester- <«*>. Sheikh Mohammed Strang brought an action against a relative named Kochappi Serang for a balance of $802, said to be due I on a contract which the two as partners I490 words
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Article514 1906-08-16 4 Iwo liuudred and tw€*nty-*ov**ti holding* were given out last year in the irrigation area in the Krian District under special terms, which include exemption from rent for three years and the payment of demarcation fees by instalments. It is hoped that these terms will prove sufficiently514 words
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Article132 1906-08-16 4 Portrait to be Unveiled by the High Commissioner. A i.kplica of Sargent’s academy portrait of Sir Frank Swettenham ha** just arrived at Kuala Lumpur from London, liis Excellency the High Commissioner has consented, says the Slain it Ma il, to formally unveil the picture on his next132 words
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Article254 1906-08-16 4 Smart Punishment to be Appealed Against. Hah Ahamkd, in a judicial proceeding in the Supreme Court, made two statements which have been held to he untrue. Mr. R. W. Braddell, who was interested in the case, as a Counsel, asked the Acting Chief Justice to inflict summary punishment.254 words
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Article679 1906-08-16 4 Two Summonses Against Mr. Ehrenfells Dismissed. This morning. Mr. Michell resumed the hearing of the naphtha case which stood adjourned from yesterday. Mr. Hawtrv. Assistant Superintendent of Police, again "acted for the Crown, and Mr. W. J. Napier and Mr. K. F. H. Kdlin appeared for679 words
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Article192 1906-08-16 4 January to Junk. 1900. 1905. Statk. Piculs. Piculs. Perak 213,755 4(i 216.980 60 Selangor 133.474 04 114.001 31 N. Scmbilan 39,155 78 41.624 17 Pahang 16,548 46 10.403 87 Total 402,933 74 419.010 05 A decrease of piculs 16.076.31 Duty Collected. 1906. 1905. State. r.192 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article152 1906-08-16 4 The S.C.C. and tlie S.V.A. had a practice match on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon. The S.V.A. were the first to score through Kdmett after a smart piece of play but in the second half the S.C.C. replied through Chapman and the game ended with honours easy. The152 words
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Article478 1906-08-16 4 CnPLKASAXTNKSS AT PKXANCi. An unpleasant incident occurred in connection with the Larrikin Cup. The form of some of the Griffins at Penang appeared very inconsistent throughout the meeting and there were some significant remarks passed after the Griffin races on the first aud second days. On the Saturday478 words
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Article502 1906-08-16 4 Last Ykar's Avkraoks ok S.C.C. The averages of Singapore Cricket Club for the year .Inly 1905 to June 1900 iiave been published and make interesting reading. K. T. Reid has bagged chief honours in batting and bowling for the first XI but no bowling prizes can be awarded as502 words
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Article107 1906-08-16 4 INTERESTING COMPETITION AT Kc, HIN On the afternoon of tlie 6th July a 12 Competition for a silver cup pre**nt«d by His Highness the Kajah took place ol the Coif Links. The competition was ojtec to visitors, members of a recognised <. 0 ii Club, and Mrs. Lovell. Mrs.107 words
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Article268 1906-08-16 4 Sarawak Kanokrs' Spokts. In splendid weather the Annual sp.it>. »t the Sarawak Bangers took place on tin K .rt ground on the afternoon of the did Julv fore a large gathering of Kuiopran- > crowds of natives. Proceedings coiiium at 3 p.m. and terminated about 6pm I all the268 words
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Article278 1906-08-16 4 Chinaman Committed For Breach #i Trust. Li n TonuCiiyk was:< bill-co!l« tor a*:*! A 1 lieou in the employ of Messrs hrax i. and Coy., alxuit three years. In tbe inuiit February and April last, bills tor **1#' 5147 had lieeu entrusted to him forcollo He collected278 words
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Article976 1906-08-16 5 Reports and I nures. 1II1S iron. ;1k- published at the end of |U ..H-ks exclusive of Ante- compared with 9.624 i Mav. and 8.132 tons poo. whilst the \'iucrica and at’.oat thereto is -oils at the end of June. )C at the end of May. lhc month976 words
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Article204 1906-08-16 5 A i* \i:int. gang robbery took place recently at \yei Trap near Sungci Fjong. Sixteen armed Chinamen raided the gambling famt and secured a sum of a Unit $3,000. The method by which they attained their object was exceedingly simple. They surrounded the farm and made those inside204 words
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Article401 1906-08-16 5 y congratulate Mr. l’lniupton and Mi. V* lining on the auspicious occasions, to which reference is made elsewhere in toil;1 s issue. Mi:. Di i*!.!-.\ Bausons of Singapore will he mail icd at 1‘eiiang on the 14th to iiist. Mi» K. A. Uobinson. wIso arrives at Penang401 words
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Article731 1906-08-16 5 I The Contract Labour Case. Hkkoiik acting Chief Justice Law voteri *lay. the case of Sheikh Mohaincd Scrang I against Koehappi Serang for a balance ot alleged to he due on a contract by which the plaintiff and defendant in joint partnership furnished Messrs. Howartli Erskine Co.731 words
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Article172 1906-08-16 5 On Tuesday night, a European named Jackson, engaged a rikislia. and after midnight lie disagreed about the hire. Both the coolie .and the European became excited, the result being that the vehicle was thrown into the sea, so the puller said. The matter was reported to172 words
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Article97 1906-08-16 5 Wk understand that as the result of investigations the police authorities have come to the conclusion that no attempt was made to break into the safe at Sepoy Lines Police Station as was rejjorted recently. Sergt. Hart noticed a few scratches on the safe and97 words
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Article839 1906-08-16 5 S*”” 1 —relent, e A Ifrrf it r hfth J t J nr. garrison inuii„., U es ceediug forMmiedavs. but I l.iv l»ro* hitherto to send you any ?> n ,IiabIe the very strict surveillance839 words
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723 1906-08-16 5 (By Another Special Correspondent.) Sixty human being*, begrimed with coal dust and several varieties of dirt, were to be seen last night creeping stealthily over the great stacks of coal at Tanjong Pagar. rom out the deep shadows of the723 words
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355 1906-08-16 5 It was rumoured iu Singapore, yesterday afternoon. that the enemy had been successful. so far, in their advance, and that our gallaut defenders were in full retreat towards the I kicks. The most wary of the Stmit* Times staff, and the least capable of flight before355 words
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105 1906-08-16 5 From October next, after the annual inspection of schools, the lower classes are to be cut off from the Baffles IntP.ution thus making the Fifth Standard the lowest-in which instruction will lie given. Only those pupils will be admitted who have passed, or are capable of105 words
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1043 1906-08-16 6 \s ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal Hoard room at 2-30 this afternoon. Mr. h. (i. Hroadrick, the President, occupied the chair and there were also presmit :-l>rs. Murray Robertson and Him and Messrs. A. W. Bailey. II. I;1,043 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article416 1906-08-16 6 Sixo vi'oiiK <*. F. M. S. Tiu* team for the Singable XI against tin* Federated Malay States has been selected and the members are hard at work at tin* sjM'cial in t reserved for them. So far there are eight ,S. C. C. players whilst there are three to416 words
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Article346 1906-08-16 6 Si'hsckii’th»x> mi; Intki:-1*oht Tkoi*hy. TIk* I'lmnuf says that the movement for securing a suitable trophy for the annual inter-port rifle match has taken definite sliajK* in Penang, a sum of $180 having already Ink 11 subscribed as the nucleus of a local fund. By a mutual arrangement between the346 words
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Article1153 1906-08-16 6 List of Entries in the Classes Reserved for dogs. The following is a list of entries in the 1)< g clashes at the forthcoming Agri1 iort icultural Show’: Class 263, Smooth Haired Fox Terrier Dog. (1st Prize, Cup, presented by L. S. Lewis, Esq.; 2nd Prize, Cup.): Name,1,153 words
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Article449 1906-08-16 6 Celebration at Raffles Hotel. C'oki*n ation lVv\ was celebrated ill a light royill ltiaiincr iit Rattles Hotel last night wlieu a large number of residents sat down to a very excellent dinner. Musie was proviilol during and alter dinner by the string band of the Inion Hotel. The449 words
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268 1906-08-16 6 LONDON RUBBER MARKET. Messrs Wilson Smithett Co’s Circular. The flat tone prevalent our last fortnightly 1 tn< centuated, and at auction on u.L prices were again in h :,;t with limited demand. 60 !e a»d Peruvian real J k <‘ ft. 10 H to -ts. io»d. S ►common at 3s268 words
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Article558 1906-08-16 6 if it -t-<, Ac in cl's has quartered itself in u* m -U; and is drawing von :q |.< audiences chiefly from th,- though a few of the *lit. have i*atronisfti it. Tiie “Filipinos** certainly .It n, t'Vei v success: some of the item*, j Cm hv troujie558 words
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Article284 1906-08-16 7 charge of the the t.wrii. !u.-* t .„n..-r i ,rviv Sli M!1 with nee I'»‘ 1 f 11*» i! II t I..irnvtti tYum for til. K»<* Asiatic a ‘'-nit for the run ,,k and Singapore. aptiiin E. H. Smith. Hnii.'koiijj v.-sterday morning tli* 1 roads. Hi* 1284 words
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Article127 1906-08-16 7 i no passengers arrived here on ;>i. b\ tli«* S‘tcJ t x* n —From h i<?i.. Mr. \V. 11. Nathan. From Mr. A. .1. \an Yryberglie. s thii'iipton. M( ,v >>k S. I.. Politt. I H. \V. F. Mi tt hoi. W. F. Jeffery. vV. i127 words
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Article161 1906-08-16 7 was the occasion of the Annual >• *.tt;»:i contest at the Anglo-Chinese v nn Coleman Street. This contest nsunn each year a> the climax of work i- 'iniilar lines that is carried on weekly i: "i the standards from the infant v ijiuanls. The exercise is designed ‘•rill161 words
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Article190 1906-08-16 7 h. the Governor spent some hours at IJ ul n "n the 6th instant inspecting various 6.s within the Harbour limits. After ini' the works in progress and the site of l>r« »]x>scd at Sungei Pinang on the land .John Anderson, says the Pinsing ft'-companied by190 words
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Article125 1906-08-16 7 HOGAN Co. A Further Postponement Granted. ISkfork Mk. Colm.vn at tlic l-olicc Court this morning the case against Mr. H C Hogan, formerly Chairman of Directors and Managing Director of Messrs. Hogan ami C oiupany, Limited, was fixed for hearing. Mr. W. A. N. Battenberg Hogan. Chief Ins]lector Howard, of125 words
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Article857 1906-08-16 7 The Coolie Contractors’ Case. Bkkokk acting Chief Justice Law yesteida\ afternoon, the case of Sheikh Mohamed Serang vs. Kochappi Serang was continued. Mr. Clement Everitt was called by Mr. Emerson to rebut new evidence brought forward by the witnesses for the defence. Mr. Everitt said that he took857 words
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Correspondence.
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Article178 1906-08-16 7 7’#* the Editor vf the Str its Timet." Sih. —You may perhaps emember that some months ago I wrote you in reply to some laudatory remarks of yours regarding our improved steamship service with Europe, calling attention to the fact that ten years ago or thereabouts I more178 words
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Article817 1906-08-16 7 To the Kilitor of the Straits Tina s." Sik, —Tlie letter of your correspondent. An Old Banka Resident," interested ice a good deal as showing a vivid picture of the state of things in Banka Island: but what amused me the more is your editorial remark ancnt817 words
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Article20 1906-08-16 7 Belet Tin Mining i Ltd Plc l] Tin K nan tan Tin >«'“"•« <-«• L (l •255.00 Tin.20 words
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Article424 1906-08-16 7 Musical frea at M,t Func,| on las( Lovkks of vocal and instrum were given a treat last evening a toV msic nia Club, when Miss Henrietta \i 1 1° Teut Miss Edith Merry lees, two fa Ur s and Singapore audiences, gave a cone?.!!?!?* of meinbers of424 words
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Article263 1906-08-16 7 Dispute Over Durians Ends in a Fight. On the 2lH.li ultimo, a dispute arose between Kok Tok Ngin and another Chinaman in High Street alx.iit the quality of some durians. Kok Tek Ngin asserted that Chau Kng Chua and another hail assaulted him and took from him thr»*e263 words
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Article169 1906-08-16 7 Mrs. B. Wales, who lives at o. j coolen Street, on the 2nd iustan her house up, putting a padlock on door. In little more than an 10 r. turned and found that the padlock had been wrenched off the door, though i w fastened within. She called169 words
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327 1906-08-16 7 London, 9th July. ara e have to reoord a further tail in values since our last issue, hard cure fine having touched 5/OJ, or 2d. lb llnder our quotation of a fortnight ago. Manufacturing demand remaitas very po> r?327 words
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Article257 1906-08-16 7 Special Settling Day. The Stuck Exchange Committee appointed W odiiesday. the 1st of August, a sjiecial Settling Day for the undermentioned security: —Batu-Tiga •Selangor) Bubber Company. Limited—h).(MM) shares of tl each las. l»aid. Nos. 1 to 40.000. Application lias been made to the Committee to appoint a special257 words
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Article243 1906-08-16 7 The Chinese Agricultural Colony at Sitiawan, (Perak), has good prospects of eventual success. The opening up of the neighbouring land /or rubber should provide the market for the labour of the Colony, the abseuoe of which is the main hindrance to its development. The colonists enjoyed243 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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545 1906-08-16 8 C. F. Green (Magistrate* was at one tiuie a very strong back of the S.C .1. Association football eleven and his resumption of soccei would no doubt make him a valuable acquisition to the Club. Football has been practically545 words
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Article82 1906-08-16 8 Thk meeting at Penan**, according to our local correspondent, seems to have been a terrible failure but let us hope that this will l>e the last occasion upon which such a state of disappointing tilings will happen. The Stewards are to be congratulated upon their decision in regard82 words
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Article312 1906-08-16 8 As would be gathered from our sporting columns yesterday, according to Reuter’s enable no M. C. C. team will visit Australia this next season. A message* from a prominent person in Australian cricket circle was received recently at Lord's asking whether he might announce* that if all elifficulties were312 words
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Article128 1906-08-16 8 ’lhk Championship of Sinoapokk. Ihe following is the result of the recent competition, plaved on the Sepoy Line's Links:— E G Jollie Stiven ANY Stiven |lup at lttth CampR A Campbell Campbell l)ell > O Marks j w 0 ir,A a 1 K Millar Millar F A Langley 4A128 words
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Article232 1906-08-16 8 N'hitks v. Colocks OK S.C.C. A very interesting Hockey match was played on the Esplanade yesterday between teams representing the Whites aud Colours of the S. C. C. The teams were well matched, the Colours being strong in the forward line aud the White's in the defence. Ihe former232 words
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Article101 1906-08-16 8 Onk Abubakar jiossessed himself of two pictures belonging to Ramansah in Rochore Hoad and kept them. He alsei took a cap, the property erf the same individual. Ramansah reseuteel these removals and had the man taken into custody. Later in the day. Inspector Reyuolels chargee! the* man101 words
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Article357 1906-08-16 8 Lioht hundred and eighty-three deaths were registered in Singapore during July last. The ratio per thousand was 41.0:*. Di’uixu the week ending on the 4th August. 176 deaths were registered in Singapore. The ratio per thousand wa* 32.71. A xkw Malay magaziue called .1/ Imam lias been357 words
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Article265 1906-08-16 8 Chinese Carpenters injured by Fall of Roof. Without the slightest warning a large roof, in course of construction at Tanjong Pagar Wharf, collapsed this morning, injuring many men by its fall. The accident occurred shortly before ten o’clock. Many Chinese carpenters were w orking on the265 words
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Article165 1906-08-16 8 Thk members of the Lusitania n Club commemorated the second anniversary of its existence last Saturday by a variety entertainment. The hall was gaily decorated with Hags, bunting, etc. Tlieorchestra discoursed some sweet selections before the eurtain was raised.An interesting programme was gone through. Songs were rendered165 words
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Article150 1906-08-16 8 About three months ago. a [»olice patrol w as on rounds in tl.e ncighliourliood of the Malay Cemetery, and saw a number, about do/eu oil so, of Javanese lurking there. They managed to arrest these men. some of whom were armed. They were brought before Mr.150 words
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Article143 1906-08-16 8 On the 10th instant. Li A Gat went into a sampan with a view of getting on board a tomjkang which was to take him to Tebing Tinggi in Johore. where he was to Ik* employ ed as a jungle clearer. Than Man was taking him. As soon143 words
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Article67 1906-08-16 8 Yestkroay a Chinaman was found in Beach Road with two tins of illicit chandu valued at $25 in his jiossession. He was arrested and charged this morning before Mr. Colman. by Mr. F. K. Jenniug. The man said the stuff had been given to linn by his67 words
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Article77 1906-08-16 8 A carriage accident occurred in Orchard Road at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. A vehicle belonging to one of the partners of Yong Lee Seng and Company was going along Orchard Road, when the horse shied and overturned the carriage into the drain. A number of Chinese children77 words
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Article265 1906-08-16 8 Sudden Demise of a Popular Officer. \Yk regret to record the death of Captain John Willock. Senior Hoarding Officer at the Master Attendant’s department, which occurred suddenly at his quarters at Robinson Road on SunAay morning. Captain Willock was in the best of health and spiiits265 words
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Article258 1906-08-16 8 Thk collection of Perak exhibits from industrial schools, for the Agri-Horticultural Show at Singapore are, says the Perak Pioneer distinctly in advance even over the excellent collections of the two preceding years. The quality of the work lias been steadily advancing. A visit to the collection cannot fail258 words
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Article196 1906-08-16 8 A vki:v daring robbery was committed on Fridav night bv ail armed gang of Chinese in South Bridge Road, light iu the heart of the tow n and not very far from the Central Police Station. It appears that, without any warning, five Chinese flourishing jin rung* suddenly196 words
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Article238 1906-08-16 8 On Friday night, about 11 o’clock. No. 62. South Bridge Road, was* entered by a party of six men. They seized the occupaut, Chan Chu Heng, who was asleep upstairs. They were armed with knifes and they gagged Chau Chu Heng and otherwise secured him and threatened238 words
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Article162 1906-08-16 8 at the I on tion with he affairs of u Co. and the case adjourned til T at Mr. H. Ashworth H,,.*. u the 9tli inst. Iiefore the counsel for Mr. J. B. lioberr-* 1 under arrest in connection wRh ti C Messrs. Hogan and Co I162 words
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Article787 1906-08-16 8 InK fourth ordinary general mmi u th* shareholders of the Duff Develop' I Company, Limited, was held at i, 1( House, Old Broad-street, K.C.. on the 1? instant, under the presidency of Major < Wemyss (the chairman of the cemipam The chairman stated, with regard tow in787 words
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Article26 1906-08-16 9 l. is lx'eii again chosen 4l M C V. Football Clsl*. .1 tl at the (iarrison Golf ‘J,|. nett Score of ihT«1 v26 words
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Article751 1906-08-16 9 KvULY But Nrxt XI. of tin* Colony had a piactice 1 Xext XI on* Saturday aftcr3i.t> l itter had a bit of a trouncing. ,u course. m» special interest m ‘‘vVond the playing together of the i.„ will do duty on 1 hursday 1 M 8. The Next XI751 words
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Article100 1906-08-16 9 Khsi lt ok Malwca Golk Cliij Elkctkic COMPKTITION. Tuk following is the result of the Malacca Golf Club’s Electric Competition Rounds played. Gross H ep. Nett. 26 Mr. Knaggs 29 *2 27 2f> Mr. Grove 31— 4 27 24 Mr. Pringle 36— H 28 1"» Mr. Sells 31— 8100 words
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Article228 1906-08-16 9 S.R.A. p.vknt No. 1 Laioks* Nomination. 200 yds. 500 yds. 600 yds. Total. A. E. Murray 32 33 *34 99 P. R. Fraser 22 28 23 74 G. Stock well 32 32 31 95 A. M. Thomson... 25 28 2s 81 A. Morrison 29 34 31 94 E. Galistan228 words
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Article349 1906-08-16 9 Y. M. C. A. v. Shkhwooi* Dm ms. An interesting match t(x>k place 011 Saturday afternoon when the Y. M. C. A. met the Drums 1st Sin rwood Foresters on the Tanglin ground. The. V. M. C. A. won the toss and immediately after the kick-off the Drums349 words
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Article201 1906-08-16 9 Rev. J. A. Gray expected in Singapore next month. The Rev. J. Adam Cray, the new Presbyterian Minister, is the son of the Rev. Robert Grav of the Canougatc Church. Edinburgh. He "was ordained by the North London Presbvterv on July 19th at Hampstead, and is expected201 words
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900 1906-08-16 9 The Journal.” Thk 45th Number of the Koval Asiatic Society's Journal (Straits Branch is to hand, and a very interesting volume* it is. as may be well understood from the following li-t of contributions Mantra G.ijali. by W. G. Maxwell. The Xew Sumatran Pig. by900 words
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Article62 1906-08-16 9 Singapore will shortly lose the services of that smart detective police officer Inspector Tyrell. who. we understand has been transferred on promotion to Malacca where he w ill be placed in charge of a police recruiting depot. Mr. Tvrell is one of the working, capable, an f62 words
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138 1906-08-16 9 AGRI=HORTICULTURAL SHOW AT SINGAPOR E. Days Fixed for Jud K j n(t hor.es Thk following! days have 1 HI Judge* at the* Show for obtain.’ X t lt cisiou* in tlic* several conii H t t^t r Holst* hiv t'» If* silo\\ 0,1> "here FlItsT Hack Gharis. Hat ness Horsts.138 words
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Article36 1906-08-16 9 Two Companies go to Allotment. Wk learn from London that the Java KiihiR'i 1 its luce (o.. Ltd., has gone to allotment as also the Castletield "klang) Rubbei hstatc. Ltd., tor the liouic applications.36 words
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Article563 1906-08-16 9 A Ki koi'Kan was Indole Mr. Hailey yesterday. for refuting t*» pay ’rikisha hire and assaulting! tiu puller, lie was fined $5 on each charge. knikki>a\ the lathers of two *4111 lieggars 1 ami the mother of a third were fined $5. $0. and $8 for not563 words
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55 1906-08-16 9 Thk following arc the successful tenderers lor the leases of the Opium aud Spirit Farms in the Colony SingajKH-e Farm (Present Farmers) 429J.UU0 Penang Farm i Lim Kek Chnatii $185,000 Malacca Farnu not settled yet i J olio re55 words
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Article48 1906-08-16 9 Constable Hrkkkton, an active and energetic police officer who has rendered good service in the Detective Department and in B Division, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He came from the Koval Irish Constabulary. Good work done by Constable Kedrup lias beeu similarly recognised.48 words
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Article74 1906-08-16 9 \kstkkday. Lim Kim Chew, a Chinese bill collector employed by Ivm Hoe Coy. was liefore Messrs. Michell and Nathan on three allegations of breach of trust, the sums aggregating $5OO. The defendant hail escaped to Bangkok and was arrested there. Mr. \Y ee Theain Tew prosecute<l. Mr.74 words
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Article128 1906-08-16 9 l ndku the auspices of the Sherwood F’orestcrs Dramatic Club an excellent smoking concert was given in the Recreation Room. Tanglin. last evening, making an appropriate Jinair to the man oil vies just concluded. Nearly all the officers of the regiment were present, as well128 words
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Article543 1906-08-16 9 Sequel to strained Business Relationship. Shvik Salim Talif and Co., a firm of Arab traders, commenced an action in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon against Lim Ee Siew of Chops Sin Walt Seng and Houg Walt Soon, and Lim Kee Seng of Chop Liang Soon Seng. Messrs.543 words
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991 1906-08-16 10 It has been erroneously stated in the l*ress -that the Show will be open on Saturday nioht tiU 11.30 o'clock. Owing to the almost insuperable difficulties which would attend the attempt to successfully light the tion, it was decideil not to keep991 words
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Article1209 1906-08-16 10 H. E. the Governor Penang, Sunday, 5th August. and Miss Anderson did not put in an appearance on either of the three racing days, on account of being in mourning, but on the last day we had a large influx of folk from the States, who made things1,209 words
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Article648 1906-08-16 10 Grand Opening Function The opening of the Krian Irrigation Canal iu Perak took place on the 9th instant, and proved to be a picturesque and imposing function. Great crowds attended. In the unavoidable absence of H. E. the High Commissioner of the F. M. S., Mr. E.648 words
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Article161 1906-08-16 10 A few days ago. a Chinaman employed as a waiter at the R. G. A. Officers’ Mess lllakan Mati. was arrested for stealing four loaves of bread and twenty-four eggs from the pantry of the mess. Yesterday morning. Inspector Knox brought the man before Mr. Colman on161 words
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Article686 1906-08-16 10 Play in the final of the K. O. R. Polo Cup Tournament will commence on the afternoon of the 21st instant on the Singapore Polo Club's ground. Owing to the receipt of erroneous information E. F. H. Edlin’s name apj>eared yesterday as a member of the Colony XI686 words
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Article52 1906-08-16 10 Sepoy Links Golk Cllu. The following is the result of the Ladies’ August Medal: Gross. H’ep. Nett. Mrs. Scott Russell 55—12 43 Mrs. Lovell 45 scr. 45 Mrs. Gansloser 50 47 Mrs. treen 56— 6 50 Miss Payne Gallwey 57 6 51 Miss Coleclough 67 —12 55 Miss Smith52 words
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Article224 1906-08-16 10 The Comino Match —-Newman* v. Collins. As lias already been announced. Sam Newman of Hongkong aud Tom Collins of the R. G. A. have agreed on a match for a subscription purse, the fight taking place on Thursday next August 16th at 9.30 p.m. in tin? Alexandra Theatre. North,224 words
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Article371 1906-08-16 10 Br itish North Borneo N ews. The iidakan on, South ina Morning Post* 01 01 tn follows u er date 21st J„| v te Busine.. is so very dull 'that tion is derived from the f a<1 change must he iuv the hett.-r'i, a t kong and Singapore steamer, are371 words
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Article551 1906-08-16 10 Arrived nth August. Per Sappho: —From Telok Anson no ports. Messrs. ,T. B. Robertson. Win. Cowan. O. Domon. W. R. Yctt. Albert Kopp. H. M. Butterfield and Randall. Per Teesta :—From Madras ria Mr. A. Kniglit. Miss^ Brown and Mr. 3. I>. Kemp. Arrived 13th August. Per551 words
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Article266 1906-08-16 11 it s ncw st.-aii.er Cyclops arrive] Th* f”„n Uvt-rpool with a f-eueral W n« at the 'Vliarf.Slie is the can.'" a,1 tin' ll.!brr/mon and the 1 ,ocently T t 1 1 1 tt> Extraordinary is <’ .'r date of the 14tli instant, 1< ,n text of the266 words
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Article262 1906-08-16 11 Acting Chief Justice Law Leaves Next Week. n* i liv arose in the hearing of the c H .t Sliaik Salim Talib and Co. vs. Lim si».-w and Lim Kec Seng yesterday after-ci-m. when ail adverse ruling of the Court ml tit* t oiuiM‘1 for the plaintiff262 words
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Article232 1906-08-16 11 The Kiang Ann in Distress. !>;■. vessels arriving from the East report weather outside. Rough weathers is sported by small steamer from West. This morning informa*Jon leached Singapore by the small '.earner M> n<i that the little local vessel y‘ r,u J was ashore at Batu Pahat. The232 words
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Article133 1906-08-16 11 ."lay is the birthday of His Imperial Jfcsty tlif Emperor of China* and all China 11 decorated with flags and lanterns, yellow flag 1 scaring the image of the Wing conspicuously displayed. The h i ese V°nsnl held a reception at the conr morning, where local133 words
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Article168 1906-08-16 11 New School for Five-Hundred Boys. F- understand that a movement is now* on foot, in connection with St. Joseph’s Institution in Singapore, to raise fnnds for the establishment of a New School for 500 Roys, as that accommodation is urgently required and should be supplied without delay.168 words
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Article135 1906-08-16 11 Prosecutor Fined Instead of the Defendant. Syed Hook had several hand-maidens recently imported from Java. On the 12th instant, his wife had occasion to dress soinew hat elaborately, but in disrobing, care was not taken to put away the valuables she wore. This oversight or neglect entailed135 words
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Article179 1906-08-16 11 Ha.ii iun Cmou, engine man at the Ice Works. River Valley Road, went out on the oth instant, and returned alxmt midnight. When lie opened the door of his quarters, he saw a Reugali within, folding some articles of wearing apparel. One Samit slept in179 words
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Article125 1906-08-16 11 It is said that a certain gentleman in Singapore possesses a pig with two legs instead of four, the legs being fore ones. The nig is said to be able to walk and balance itself on its two legs, without at all dragging the hinder part of its125 words
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Article23 1906-08-16 11 Upon inquiry we learn tliat no decision JboenarSvla^Coiom^au^o^ oTSetenders for the Opium and Spirit Potus in Malacca and Johore.23 words
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Article800 1906-08-16 11 Features that will add Interest to the Event. A visit to the Show ground > this afternoon w*as very interesting. The various exhibitions are rapidly nearing c mipletion, and there is quite a small tow r n inside the enclosure. The heavy rain of this morning has800 words
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Article113 1906-08-16 11 This morning Chief Inspector Wilson, Tanjong Pagar Dock Police, charged three Indians with trespass on board the s. s. Glmdhu at Tanjong Pagar Wharf yesterday. The Chief Officer, D. A. Addison, said lie saw them in the forecastle, and ordered them ashore. They would not go;113 words
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Article82 1906-08-16 11 Mr. Hale. l>. O. Lamt Kesident of Perak durinu the for tlle Sho W and Ml'. wTw? wTVIr recent Perak BUley, m av a f tke State ill the match against"Singa^" 1 that his walking cane on some native* f near him who were langhing at liis82 words
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Article872 1906-08-16 11 b INAL (»AMK FOR THK CUF SHKKWOODS WIN AGAIN AFTKR AX ExciTINr •Match. A huge: gather.!.,, lined the Esplande from an early l.onr yesterday afternoon to witness thebnalpame in the Aasociation Football Cup competition between the S.C.C. and the Sherwood Foresters. So keen were the Malays in obtain,n872 words
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Article983 1906-08-16 11 1 he Bislky Meeting at Perak. Writing under date of August 7. our Perak correspondent says: i The Bisley shooting is at an end, and jerak has cause to congratulate itself. Ipoh carried off several prizes but many of onr local men did excellently. We aresorry Selangor was not983 words
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Advertisement224 1906-08-16 11 SALE OF PROPERTIES. The following properties wore disposed of by auction at ‘Powell and Co.’s saleroom yesterday afternoon: —No. 7 Oxley Hoad, Anglo-Chinese residence with 1 acre 5 poles freehold land. Lee Kliia Soon $31,500. No. 0-4 Oxley Hoad, European residence, with 15.472 square feet freehold land. A. S. Shooker224 words
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Article657 1906-08-16 12 To the Editor of the Straits Time I )kai: Sir, —Since More Freedom lias again risen to the attack along lines on which you. Sir, and myself were pleased to agree, some months ago, to some extent at least, I trust that 1 may be allowed a657 words
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245 1906-08-16 12 Chong A Fuk, Tan Eng Huat, and others had a tight in Cecil Street on the 31st ultimo. They were arrested and conveyed to the Detective Station. Before being locked up Chong A Fuk gave up a belt containing $2.47 and a pawnticket. For245 words
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31 1906-08-16 12 The following is the result of working at Raub for the four weeks ended the 11th instant. Stone crushed 5,687 tons. Gold obtained 909 ounces.31 words
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109 1906-08-16 12 ,A“ IS ner be held at the Singapore Llub on Saturday next, August lKtli. when lr. tl ustiee Law will take the chair. Gentle,lßl,l pending are requested to assemble at the Club by i.BO p.m. All who have not sent in an acceptance but who109 words
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Article375 1906-08-16 12 Ihe museums of the I nited States are decidedly beating those ot Britain and Europe generally in the matter of collecting large mammals elsewhere than in Africa. Mr. S. Miller, for instance, in a paper on Malay wild pigs, published in a recent issue of375 words
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Article397 1906-08-16 12 Loudon, tit it July I'JiHj. Capsicums. The market is firm for desirable kiuds, but inferior move off slowly. Nothing was offered in this week’s sales. Chillies. .Market quiet and tendency downward. 1-46 Hags Japan sea damaged offered and sold at 6 to 27 per cwt. Gum Benjamin.397 words
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Article836 1906-08-16 12 London, 13th July. The following is from the Mining Journal Tin has also been in a very demoralised state, owing to free selling by disappointed bulls,' who hold large lines of metal purchased at nearly top prices. This, coupled with the fact that Chinese importers have not836 words
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839 1906-08-16 12 The year 1905 has proved less remunerative thau the previous one, and the Company, remarks the Statist/' has had to reduce its dividend by 1 per cent., to tiie still satisfactory rate of 5 per cent. In the Far East the year839 words
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530 1906-08-16 12 By the conclusion of the betwoen the Government of Settlements and the Ta,,; l,a T Penang, an important > shipbuilding work in the Vv l'' comes under the British flJ t** Daily Chronicle.” Although rim penal Government is not act-.n V530 words
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187 1906-08-16 12 It is notified by the General Agentthe July output was pis. 371 which realw < $18,500—further that the Board ot have declared a second dividend (intenta 15% which will be paid to local in the course of next week. To met the desires of187 words
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Article285 1906-08-16 13 Number laeue f>( Capital Subscribed Shares Valu6 U P Reaerve Company Quotations P »y" at Present I I L_. L L 'I Pr »ce. GOLD. fl73,000 1110,000 3,500 ulniHUGd W 1 1 10 Beraawah G. M. Co., Ltd 10.00 t*ellert» ,903 £<n0,n00 AWI.OOO 330,000 t lj* 1 Duff'Development Co..285 words
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Article297 1906-08-16 13 £190,699 140.0(H) 140,000 l £l! Anglo Malav Rubber Co., Ltd. £2.10.0 .‘oA- *200,000 51*20,000 20,000 910| 9 7 Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. 914.50 x mnon A*t i H-, f 7 000 1 1 Batu Caves Rubber Co. Ltd. (f.p) £2.2.6 I*l 10f tU l 11.000 1 7/9 (contrib.) £1.12.6297 words
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Article199 1906-08-16 13 i ]>s{ £5,377.10.0 £4,64*.15.0 7.638 12/6 12/6 Bells Asbestos Extern Agency. Ltd $7.75 IH9R $225,000 1 $225,000 4 500 $5O $5O 112,500 Fraser A* Neave, Ltd. 120.00 10,000.001 Wt 1865 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 SO.OOO $125 $125 9,500,000 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 770.00 250,000/* 1901 i $2,400,000 $2,400,000 t 000 lOO199 words
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Article41 1906-08-16 13 Howarth Erskinc, Md. SSCSIbKSE Hiley Hargreaves. Lul. 6% b y *s'ng» l »>re Municipal 6% «0 I^ yent 4 J 602,000 par. sellers. Taujoug Pagar’ Uuck Co.. Ltd. 6% 1 3% prem buyere. jt o» 1,365,500 1% pretn buyers. *-*AJ41 words
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Article86 1906-08-16 13 buyers 7.20 11.00 (Cube No. 1) unpicked 8.75 v -°Pra Bali 8.40 Pontianak buyers 21.50 Black 27.55 do White 5% 2.80 > Flour Sarawak .V. 2.65 Brunei No. 1 5.40 Sago buyers 20.50 Ban, 15% ~22-00 Palerubani', 20% basis M >» 22.50 Liberian No. 1 sellers n ia Pioca,86 words
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Article130 1906-08-16 13 On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/4$ Demand 2/4 Private 6 iu/s 2/4$ do 3 m/s 2/4g On Germany— Bank d/d 2J9 Private 8 m/s 2.484 do 6;m/s 2.45$ Onbrancc —Bank d/d m> 2.93 Private 3 m/s m 2.97 do 6 m/s 2.99 On Lidia —Bank T. T. 174 J130 words
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Article159 1906-08-16 13 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used :-etr.-stea«ner; sh^ehip; bq; barque; sch.-—schooner; Yet.—Yacht; Cru. -^rujMr. Obt.—Gunboat; Tor.—Torpedo; S* ;ll^” e power Brit British UJS~- Br ®°ch Oer—German Dut.—Dutch; Itak—ltalian Span.—Spanish; oar. Sarawak; G.c.—General-cargo; d.p.— deck passenger; U.—Uncertain T.P. W.— TsnjongPsgarWharf; T.P.D.—Taniong Pager HfSj K.A-Sc,™! Hwbonr P.159 words
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Article1107 1906-08-16 13 Latest Arrivals. Brit. 8tr. 127 tons, Capt Stewart, loth Aug. From Natuna Island, 14th Aug. Copra, and 48d.p. Teo Teow Peng. For Natuna Island, 17th—Rds. BeneUueh, Brit. str. 2,679 tons, Capt Reid, 15th Aug. From London, 7th July. G.c. Paterson Simons dr Co. For Hongkong, 16th W.1,107 words
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Article302 1906-08-16 14 Name, port probable date of arrival and name of Agents. Stkamkks. Airlie, Sydney, Aug. *24 Boustead. Achilles, China, Sept. ‘2; Mansfield Albcnga, Hongkong, Sept. Behn Meyer Alcinous, China, Sept. 6; Mansfield Annatu, Saigon, Aug. :M) M. Maritime* Andalusia, Hamburg, Nov. 7; Behn Meyer Ardjoono, Amsterdam, Aug. HI; Daendels302 words
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Article704 1906-08-16 14 August H Nurd, Nor str, 1160 tons, Prynn, Shanghai, Kat/. Bros ("nma. Aust str, 38>5 tons, Hutnianovich, Yokohama, Kau ten berg B. A. Bruch, Nor str, 541 tons, Andersen, Bangkok, Paterson Simons Sala-hadji, Dut str, 1471 tons, Lagaay, P. Soon*?, Hooglandt* Slavonia, Ger str, 3*206 tons, Powzelins. Hani* burg.704 words
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Article420 1906-08-16 14 August 8 Tranquebar. Dan str. H’kong. S’glmi. .Ih|m» Heim. Nor str, Bangkok Antcnor, Brit str, H’kong, Sli ingh n, .Ijip.nj Kampot, Frh str, Suigon Vladimir, Russ str, Vladivosttn-.k Totomi Maru, Jap str, Colombo. Bom Ini' Giang Seng, Dut str, Samarang via |w>rts Mira, Brit str, Pulo Samboc, Aroe Bay420 words
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Advertisement640 1906-08-16 14 Do you suffer from any skin complaint —Eczema, piles, erysipelas, scurvy, scabies, herpes, or itch? Doan’s ointment gives quick relief, and it is rare that one pot is not found sufficient to permanently cure the worst case. Doan’s ointment is sold by all chemists and medicine-vendors. PERTH—Produce man and linguist640 words
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Advertisement522 1906-08-16 14 and Perrins’ Sauce. By Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. THE 0RI6IIML MID GENUINE WORCESTERSHIRE. USE ONLY a USE ALWAYS Atkinson's MOST REFRESHING. A Luxurious Perfume In Health. Far Superior to the German Kinds. A NECESSARY RESTORATIVE iCM SICKNESS. i. COLOGNE T** vy Medicine if the kind awarded a522 words
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Advertisement181 1906-08-16 14 SELF CURE NO FICTI0N1 MARVEL UPON MARVEL I NO SUFFERER NEED NOW DESPAIR* but without running a doctor’s bill oral the deep ditch of quackery, may salely. and economically cure himself without the ledge of a second party. Hy the rntrodect. THE NSW FRENCH REMEDY THERAPION, a complete revolution has181 words
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