The Straits Budget, 9 December 1909
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1909-12-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXIII. NO. 2704. Singapore, Thursday, December 9,1909. tSTABUSHEO OVER HALF A CIVTEtV Price 25 cents27 words
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Article262 1909-12-09 1 LEADERS Left to the People 12 The Popularity of Paper... 12-18 Rubber’s Future 13 Political Delirium 13-14 Federal Inauguration 14 Impossible Equality ...14-15 Local and General— Volunteer Engineers 1 Singapore as a Naval Base 2 Mr. Maxwell’s Delemma 2 Sacred Saurian Secured... 2 The Legislative Council 2262 words
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716 1909-12-09 1 Capt. A. M. Thompson, commandant of the Singapore Royal Engineers (Vols.), who has just returned from leave, took the chair at the annual meeting of the unit held in the S. V. C. Drill Hall, on Friday716 words
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Article160 1909-12-09 1 Allapitchay, second tamby for the firm of Angullia and Co., faced the charge of stealing six watches from his employers, on Friday afternoon, saying to the third magistrate that they were given him by the head tamby to pass on to a man named Ismail, who was160 words
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510 1909-12-09 2 In our issue of November 12, we published a Reuter telegram giving a short nummary of Captain Macaulay's address to the members of the Central Asian Society on India in Imperial Defence. Home papers to hand by yesterday’s mail510 words
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Article95 1909-12-09 2 Abu Bakar, a Malay who was wanted in Johor*, on a charge of b r each c f contract by deserting from the Army there, was before the senior magistrate, on Friday, and an officer of theJohore Army gave* vidence against him. The magistrate made the95 words
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353 1909-12-09 2 The Alor Star correspondent of the Pinang Gazette, writing under date November 27, says:— Mr. W. G. Maxwell, adviser to the GovernmeDt of Kedah, with Mrs. Maxwell and their children, who have just come out from home, returned hero353 words
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198 1909-12-09 2 A correspondent, writing to the Daily Mail under the nom de-plumo of Rubber, says:—l should like to draw the attention of your readers to the fact—and it is of special interest just now, with the rubber boom on hand—that the Director of Agriculture of198 words
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Article50 1909-12-09 2 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 6. Tho Buaya Kramafc, the crocodile whi*li recently carried off a Malay fisherman, in the Perak River, near Telok Anson, has been caught. Ho is eighteen feet long and of immense girth, and is alleged to be 100 years old.50 words
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221 1909-12-09 2 The meeting of the Legislative Council held on f riday, was lengthy, butu Devout fnl m character. His Excellency tb« Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C M G presided and there were also present the Colonial Secretary, Sir Arthur You™ JV221 words
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175 1909-12-09 2 There have been numerous complaints of late that tbe Opium Farm’s packets of chandu were under weight, and the packers have been placed under close supervision, with the result that it has been ascertained that one or more of the packers175 words
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Article173 1909-12-09 2 Lim Eng Lian, a wealthy towkayof23, Duxton Hill, was prosecuted by Mr. E. A. Gardiner, chief police officer, in tbs third magistrate’s court, on Friday afternooD, in view of the discovery of a roll of chap jee kee tickets iu his house. Mr. Gardiner explained to the173 words
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805 1909-12-09 3 Charles Liebel, a recent arrival from Shanghai who says that he is an Englishman, is being tried before the third magistrate, on KriJay on three charges first, committing house trespass at the residence of Wee Pye Liat, Keppel Harbour,805 words
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491 1909-12-09 3 In the Supreme Court, on T ll esday, the Chief Jnstice continued the trial of the action brought by the Deutsche Asiatische Bank against Lim Tuah Tow which has occupied many sittings.. The claim is for s‘2*>,ooo security guaranteed for the bank’s491 words
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272 1909-12-09 3 Ac opium shop keeper, named Le Goo. of s(M Geylang Hoad, prosecuted two coclio* named Dng Koon and Yeo Chong Tek in th«» district court, on Thursday, on a charge of robbing him of his belt and $l2O. in Tan272 words
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Article238 1909-12-09 3 No turf man of Malaya can afford tc bj without the annual Straits Racing Association Calendar, compiled by Mr. G. P. Owen Secretary of the Straits Kacing Association, whose official organ the calendar is. The. issue for 1909-10 is now ready and three dollars will secure a238 words
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Article125 1909-12-09 3 The latest intelligence from Singapore, says the Manshu Ntclii, puts the share of Japanese coals received there in the course of a month at “20,H00 tons out of the total of over 39,600 tons. The Australian product follows with 10.000 tons and i ushan coal with ‘2,000125 words
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813 1909-12-09 4 An official programme of the Governor's forthcoming visit to Perak, Penang, and Kedah has been issued, details of which are given below. Sunday, December 5. His Excellency leaves Singapore in the Sea Mew, noon. Monday, December813 words
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Article177 1909-12-09 4 Mr. Yarborough mentioned to Mr. Colman, on Monday afternoon, the case against Yap Bee Tuan, a woman who was charged by Towkay Chia Teow Y’ong, of the Opium Farm, w’ith the theft of jewellery valued at $31,000. saying that the prosecution had decided to offer no evidence177 words
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724 1909-12-09 4 The Singapore Appeal Court assembled on Monday, the judges on the bench beine Mr. Justice Leslie Thornton, Mr. Justice Ser combe Smith and Mr. Justice Woodward There were 21 cases on the list, but one of these, De Silva724 words
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422 1909-12-09 5 A passenger who has just arrived from home on the li. M. S. P. Pembrokeshire writes as follows: If a novel is described as a tale of the sea, the reader at once prepares himself for strange explorations into the realms422 words
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Article106 1909-12-09 5 Privates George Boyce and George Minns, Middlesex Regiment, were out for a good time, on Sunday, and attempted to enter the house of Mrs. Georgiana Noms, at 119 Selegie Road, but were ejected by her and a Chinese servant after a scuffle. The police were sent for106 words
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855 1909-12-09 5 Id formal recoinitiou ot the record score of with which the Singapore Rifle Association team this year won the Interport shield, a smoking concert was held in the S. V. C. hrill Hall, ou Saturday night, at which there 'vere present.855 words
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271 1909-12-09 5 We very much regret to state that the recent' terrible collision in the Straits of Rhio. not far from Singapore, has not boon without a tragical significance) for Shanghai, observes the Shanghai Times. It has now been ascertained271 words
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Article201 1909-12-09 5 To morrow Singapore is to be invaded by a party of American tourists who are taking a trip around the work! They are on board of the Cleveland, of 16,9f10 tons, which will be the largest vessel to enter Singapore harbour. 'Hie party arrive early on the morning201 words
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756 1909-12-09 6 (From Our Own Cokubspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 6. There was a fair attendance at the Planters’ meeting at Sercmban, yesterday, when Mr. Cumming presided. Mr. Lake said that as a result of an interview with the Resident General asking756 words
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167 1909-12-09 6 As a result of tho Government’s latest piece of legislation, by amending the Petroleum Ordinance 1908, dealers find themselves in a peculiar quandary, remarks the Pinang Gar.ette. They have been sent a notice, dated Penang, November 27, 1909, by the assistant treasurer,167 words
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217 1909-12-09 6 His Excellency the Governor of the Colony of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States will be inaugurating next week, says In Tinland, the Federal Council which iH to meet in the historic town of Kua'a Kangsar, and no217 words
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1093 1909-12-09 6 A correspoodout who lias evinced the keenest interest m the recent Intern™* matches at Hon s kon K and who assure? tliat he tied no time to take a look round tha neighbounoK Crown colony during his visit1,093 words
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Article146 1909-12-09 7 The St. Andrew’s dance at Bangkok was a most enjoyable affair judging by the reports in the local press. On the grass lawn in front of the club a maze had been constructed which was lavishly ornamented with Chinese lanterns and other material. Those who penetrated to146 words
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Article48 1909-12-09 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Knala Lumpur, December 7. Fire broke out in a brothel in the centre of the town early this morning and Hpread to two adjoining house*. Four bodies have been recovered, and it is expected that more will bo found.48 words
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950 1909-12-09 7 The report of the directors of the Malacca Rubber Plantations Ltd., submitted to the third annual meeting of the shareholders on the 26th ult. aud adopted unanimously, j should provide food for reflection for those interested950 words
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223 1909-12-09 7 Our Taiping correspondent sends ns news of a terrible occurrence at Taiping, last night, a gunner in the Artillery company of the Malay States Guides shooting down a sergeant and then committing suicide, reports the Times of Malaya, of December 3. The223 words
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Article77 1909-12-09 7 (From Our Own CoRRKgeoNnsNT) Penang, December 7. General Sir John French, G. C. 8., K C. M. G., together with Brigadier General D. Henderson, C. 8., D. 8. O, and Lieut, tho Hon. M. V. it. Brett, arrives at Penang, on board the Deli, on tho morning77 words
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681 1909-12-09 8 A Parliamentary paper, issued just before the last mail left Home, contains certain correspondence in reference to the Shanghai Opium Conference and the text of the resolutions adopted, the whole of which have already been published. The most interesting681 words
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349 1909-12-09 8 At the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Sunday, the Father Nain took over the duties of vicar of the parish aud officiated at high mass. At the. conclusion of the service the members of the congregation present assembled under349 words
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Article124 1909-12-09 8 H. H. Princo Mom Chow Bovaradej, Siamese Minister to France, with sixteen students whom he is taking to Paris with him, were passengers from Bangkok by the D. L. steamer Delhi on Suoday and proceeded on to Europe by the Kleist on Monday. Another passenger124 words
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Article77 1909-12-09 8 The contract for the new premises of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China on the Shameen, Canton, has, the S. C. Morning Post understands, been awarded to Messrs. Howarth Erskine Ltd. The projected building is a substantial three storey structure in ferro concrete, and should, when77 words
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238 1909-12-09 8 Rubber prices ruled lower at the u.. auetiou, bard Para closing at 7s lid ,„,i' sympathy the share market which considerably early in the week on London orders, closes much easier with little business passing. Rubber. Kuala Lumpurs changed hands at£4238 words
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144 1909-12-09 8 We learn that the directors of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate have declared an interim dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, payable on the first day of June, 1910, or at such earlier date as the directors may144 words
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Article100 1909-12-09 8 The report on the mortality of Singapore for the week ended November 27, signed by Dr. D. K. McDowell, shows that 233 deaths wore registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate, of 43.63 per thousand of the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 35 deaths, dysentery 19, bronchitis100 words
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Article43 1909-12-09 8 It is reported at Batavia that the money lost in the Messageries Marifcimes steamo* La Soyne included tho sum of 50, (XX guilders which had been forwarded by a syndicate established there for the purchase of contraband opium.43 words
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1028 1909-12-09 9 The London Times, of November t>, says In the Admiralty Division, the president gave judgment in an action brought by the owners and crew of the steamship Djarnbi to recover for the damage sustained in a collision between that vessel and1,028 words
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Article209 1909-12-09 9 A Chi nose prisoner came up to the head of the stairs from the third court lockup, at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday, and knockedon the closed door. When asked what he wanted he replied that tho three other prisoners in the lockup had escaped. The door209 words
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Article141 1909-12-09 9 The high price of rubber and the appreciation in the market value of share« are naturally stimulating the promotion of new undertakings, says the Evening Standard. The Rubber Estates of •Bentota ('Limited) will shortly issue a prospectus with a nominal capital of XH5,000 in I*l shares,of which141 words
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347 1909-12-09 9 < >ne of the partners of Chop Roey Chuao Long appeared beiore Mr. Justice S> reotube Smith, in the Bankruptcy Comt. on Friday to answer a petition for a receiving order issued by Messrs. Schaefer and Co., to whom the chop owed 11,31()347 words
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Article197 1909-12-09 9 Pob Po Yong, the municipal contractor who was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment by the fourth magistrate, a few days ago. for offering an illegal gratification of $l5O to Mr. M. W. Pott, and appealod, was before the senior magistrate on Friday, on a charge of197 words
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Article42 1909-12-09 9 From Our Own CoßKnsro.NnsNT.) Penang, D*jcember 2. The November output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. is as follows No. 1 dredge, 211 piculs, No. 2 dredgo, 412 piculs, and No. 0 dredge,o22 piculs, a total of 045 piculs.42 words
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641 1909-12-09 10 Poh Po Yang, the municipal contractor who was tried three weeks ago on a charge of offering an illegal gratification of $5O to Mr. Pett, 9upt. of the tire brigade, to prevent his prosecution on a charge ot having an uulicenst641 words
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435 1909-12-09 10 Gurdit Singh, Lance Corporal 178, and Isar Singh, Police Constable 282, who were oa duty at Government House on the occa* sion of the birthday ball, were prosecuted by Mr. V'. G. Savi, asst. supt. of police, in the second magistrate's435 words
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184 1909-12-09 10 It was with sincere regret that news of the sudden death of Lieut.-Col. Hawks, commandant of the 99th Deccan Infantry, stationed at Alexandra Barracks, was received on Ist inst. Col. Hawks was returning from home leave, with Mrs. Hawks,184 words
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192 1909-12-09 10 Mr. C. Norman Morrison, M. A., principal of Geelong College, was accidentally killed while out shooting on his farm in the Mount Morale district, yesterday, Hays a Melbourne wire of November 14. Mr. Morrison was getting over a fence when his192 words
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162 1909-12-09 10 Mr. A. B. Arleigh. president of Messrs. A. B. Arleigh and Co., Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii is staying at the Raffles Hotel for a few days. Mr. Arleigh is the general agont of the International Correspondence Schools for the162 words
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136 1909-12-09 10 News of another outrage by natives of German New Guinea reached Sydney on October 29. A well-known resident named Dammkohler and a small party were pros* pec ting new country for gold, and went some distance up the Markham136 words
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Article51 1909-12-09 10 Following is the result of crushing opera tions at llaub for the four weeks ending 4th inst:—Bukit Roman —Stone crushed, 2.962 tons, gold obtained, 1,109 ozs, average per ton, 749 dwts. Bukit Malacca: Stone crushed. 1,965 tons, gold obtained, 94 ozs, average per ton, .9651 words
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Article961 1909-12-09 11 Penang, December 8. The following rubber crops are notified for the mouth of November Caledonia, 19,000 lbs Tali Ayer, 10,100 lbs.; Selaba. 8,000 lbs.; Kubana. 10.000 lbs.; Gedong, 2,550 lbs: Nova Scotia, 4,000 lbs; Anglo Malays, 45,56.1 lbs Pataling, 14,414 lbs.; London Asiatic,9.l76lbs Highlands and Lowlands,961 words
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43 1909-12-09 11 (From Our Own Corrbspondrnt.) London, December 7. Mr. William Calhoun lias accepted the American Ministry at Peking, in place of Mr. Crane, who was recalled and requested to resign while on his way to China.43 words
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157 1909-12-09 11 For a number of years it has been the custom of the Women’s Christian Temperance Fnion to distribute Christmas gifts in the form of fruit, flowers, food and clothing among the inmates of the various hospitals, asylums, and other benevolent institutions of the city, as well157 words
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Article101 1909-12-09 11 The regular ante-Christmas sale on behalf of the Church of Epgland Zenana Mission Chinese Girls’ School of Government Hill was opened at the Victoria Memorial Hall, on Friday, and resumed on Saturday. There was a large assortment of curios and fancy articles on sale, and tea and101 words
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477 1909-12-09 11 Mr. R. W. hater, honorary secretary ol the Singapore Rifle Association, has received from the head quarters of the National Rifle Association notifications which are of moment to those who take an interest in marksmanship. Details follow A477 words
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89 1909-12-09 11 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.i Penang, December 7. The Tiang Leo Company have sold tlieir Simpa Rubber Estate, at Sungei Bakup, Province Wellesley, to a London syndicate for 150,000. The property is all freehold and lias an acreage of 635,89 words
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Article44 1909-12-09 12 W]n kklma x n —At Waringa Hill, 2, Paterwon Road, Singapore, on December 6, Mrs. Winkelmann, of a son. Waddell. —At Livingstone Terrace, Galashiels, on November 8, the wife of the late Walter Waddell, captain of the steamer Ktiching, Singapore, of a son.44 words
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Article31 1909-12-09 12 Kimmkl —Lawranck. —On December 4, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore, by the Rev. H. C. Izard, Oswald Albert Kimmel to Margaret, daughter of William Lawrance, Esq., of Hilldrop Road, London.31 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1128 1909-12-09 12 Straits Times, December 2. Our expectation that the House of Lords would reject the Budget Bill is falsified to this extent, that they have done so by a majority which is nearer five to one than the two to one we anticipated. Still, the majority doesStraits Times, December 2. - 1,128 words
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Article1173 1909-12-09 12 Straits Times, December 3. We are still lingering on the brink of a great uncertainty with reference to the future currency law of the Colony. It is true, no doubt, that this uncertainty is not of a kind that produces visible uneasiness in banking or commercialStraits Times, December 3. - 1,173 words
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Article1242 1909-12-09 13 Straits Times, December 4. Mr. Stanley Arden, whose name will be known to many of our readers, as a former Superintendent of Experimental Plantations in the F. M. S., has favoured us with an article which will be read with very considerable interest. In it he takes theStraits Times, December 4. - 1,242 words
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Article1286 1909-12-09 13 cipUiiB an indefensible anachronism.—Straits T’moH. December 6. It must strike all those who get their latest news of the political crisis in England in llms tabloid form of Kcuter telegrams that the issues are really very narrow. They are all expressed in a few words which tell nscipUiiB an indefensible anachronism.—Straits T’moH. December 6. - 1,286 words
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Article1022 1909-12-09 14 —Straits Times, December 7. To-morrow, Sir John Anderson, as High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, will perform the first of the interesting ceremonies which are to mark his northern tour. He will unveil the Birch Memorial at Ipoh aud the occasion may seive as a reminder of—Straits Times, December 7. - 1,022 words
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Article1054 1909-12-09 14 straits Times, December 8. If Lord Hugh Cecil were less of a philoso pher it is probable that he would be more of a politician. He is both, but always we seem to find the mental preference displayed for a philosophic view of things, aud the result isstraits Times, December 8. - 1,054 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1909-12-09 12 Tq« p««t free price of the Straits Times is $33 a year The post free price of the Straits Budget is $l4 a year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits92 words
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Article589 1909-12-09 15 A new fruit, balun, has been discovered in Mindanao which for flavour, juiciness and general excellence, it is said, will have such fruits as mangoes and mangostoens relegated to second place. There have arrived at Singapore during the year 11)03, to the end of November. 139,889 Chiuese immigrants.589 words
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Article531 1909-12-09 15 Mr. Justice W. W. Fiaher, puisne judge, Singapore, has had bin leave extended to March 18. Cullen has now been definitely offered the post of chief corn-table of the Kclantan police. Mr W. Still has been appointed a meiub* r of tho committee for the manage iu531 words
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1589 1909-12-09 16 As reporU.nl by our Shanghai coirespondent, on November 24, in H. B. M.’s Supreme Coart there, Mr. Montagu Harris, a Singapore barrister, made application to practice, and this was opposed by the Crown advocate (Mr.1,589 words
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172 1909-12-09 16 The following is a statement of account, of the Agn-Horticultural Show held in I enang, on August 9, 10, and 11 Reckipts. By S. S. Government Grant A‘jnnnnn „F.M. S. Government Grant... ‘iioOfhOO Municipal Grant 1,***** Balance from last Show,172 words
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Article23 1909-12-09 16 (From Our Own Corrkspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, December 2. The Salak South output for November i* 250 piculs of clean dry ore.23 words
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Article26 1909-12-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 2. Tbe Planters’ Stores notify that plantation Para No. 1 rubber is 7s. fid. por lb.26 words
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1132 1909-12-09 17 We were somewhat surprised on reading an extract, reproduced in the Pinang Gazette from the Indian Patriot, calling attention to allegations regarding Indian coolie life in the Straits Settlements. The more so were we astonished at finding it asserted1,132 words
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Article227 1909-12-09 17 I was taking my handkerchief from my pocket and accidentally pulled out my purse with it. It fell to the ground aud I stopped to pick it up and picked up that one by mistake. It contained more money than mine. I did not know where my227 words
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177 1909-12-09 17 1 1* Ko.m Orii Own Cocks m om.kn r.) Penang, December 7. The Malay Peninsular Agricultural Anno ctaiion have discussed a proposal to engage a mycologist. At a meeting, field to-day, a letter was read from Mr. ,1. W.177 words
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387 1909-12-09 17 Lim Chin was before Mr. Green, on Toes* day, for euquiry into a charge of having attempted to murder Pay Koou in Clyde St. on October 11. Acting Ins{>octor Nicol appeared for the Crown. The assistant Government, analyst gave387 words
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599 1909-12-09 18 A correspondent of tho Malay Mail calls attention to the fact that iu the financial estimates which are to be laid before the new Federal Council on Saturday, provision is made for paying one half of the salary drawn by Sir .John599 words
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Article28 1909-12-09 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 2. The St. Andrew s dinner, the flower show and the Malay sports, yesterday, were most successful.28 words
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468 1909-12-09 18 The annual general meeting of tho Young Men's Christian Association for the election of directors was held at the rooms of the association, on Tuesday. Owing to the rain then falling, the attendance was small, only thirteen being present.468 words
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Article167 1909-12-09 18 The election of a municipal commissioner for the central ward, to replace Mr. Ong Tek Lim, who has retired by rotation, took place at the municipal office on Tuesday, between 9 and 4 The proceedings were, as usual, tame in the extreme. Mr. Wee Theam Tew, the only167 words
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502 1909-12-09 18 The subscription list of tho Sua Mane..;, RubberLompany closed|at three o’clock veHui day. The capital is $350,000 in 35 tboaHand shares of $lO each, of which 25 thousand ars being issued at present and 10 thousand ar l held502 words
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Article147 1909-12-09 18 Mr. J. W. Gallagher, Director of Agri culture, F. M. S., did not lecture on plant sanitation of rubber trees, at Johore, on Sun day, because a break down on the Johore State railway made it impossible for the lecturer to attend. A considerable number of Singaporeans147 words
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Article13 1909-12-09 19 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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189 1909-12-09 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The proposed removal of the European ward from Batu Gdjah to Ipoh raises the question whether the change which is rumoured to have been sanctioned by the Government is not a somewhat hasty decision.189 words
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Article112 1909-12-09 19 To the Editor of the Straits Timor*. Sir, —The police might take note of the fact that many motor cars are being driven on our roads at night with their tail lights either so dim, or so improperly placed, that their numbers cannot be read. A car112 words
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Article1418 1909-12-09 19 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I quite agree with the remarks and suggestions made by your correspondent u Anxious to reform with regard to the discarding of the queue. It is really a nuisance and an inconvenience to have a queue, and I would be1,418 words
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164 1909-12-09 19 Particulars of the wreck of tho British sailing ship King George in Sunda Straits show that she was bound for the United States with a miscellaneous cargo of Chine goods, mostly shipprsl at Hongkong. A* usual at this time164 words
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Article2457 1909-12-09 20 London, December 1. The result of the division in tho House of Lords was received with applause aud some hissing in the public galleries. An enormous force of police had been conBentrated outside the House, in anticipation of a demonstration, but the crowd was most orderly. Lansdowne House,2,457 words
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Article752 1909-12-09 21 Berlin, December 1. The good qualities of the Emperor’s speech, at the opening of the Reichstag, arc acknowledged by the party press of the Conservative Centre and the Liberal Left. The English press also expresses approval. The passages of the speech, making reference to Morocco, have produced a752 words
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281 1909-12-09 21 Yesterday, in the Supreme Court, Mr. Cojke-Yarborough applied to tho Chief Justice, on behalf Ang Seal) Imm, one of the partners in the Clydu Terrace market farm, for a motion to restrain Ho Yang Peng another partner, from collecting the market281 words
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Sporting Intelligence. NOTES IN GENERAL.
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Article157 1909-12-09 22 M. F. A. Junior Competition. The Singapore Peranakans opposed the Majilis Bintang Timor at football at Beach Hoad on the 1st iost. The contest was a keen one, but the Bint&ng Timor obtained the better of chances and were able to score a goal in the tirst half,157 words
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Article645 1909-12-09 22 5traits v. Hongkong. The cricket being over by three o’clock, play in the tennis tournament was started, the Straits meeting Hongkong in the doubles, says the S. C. Morning Post, of November ‘26. There was a large attendance of spec tators on the grand stand and around the645 words
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Article172 1909-12-09 22 S. R. C. v. G. Co., Middlesex. A hockey match was played on the Esplanade, on Friday, between the S. li. C. and G. Co., 3rd Middlesex regiment. The soldiers pressed in the earlier stages of the game, but it was some time before they were able to beat172 words
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Article158 1909-12-09 22 Meeting at Batavia. The Batavia Turf Club held races on Nov. ember 27 and ‘28. The following are the results of the events on the programme for first and second places:— Hurdle Race —Mother Tinsley, White Star, tote 4 guilders. Maiden Plato—Spadille, Spring Hill, tote 5 guilders. Pony158 words
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Article50 1909-12-09 22 Tanglin Club. The result of the November competition at Tanglin Club was as follows C. M. Howe 661 +190 851 F. Dennys 615 200 816 H. Freeman 758 scr. 758 W. B. Cochran 643 100 743 W. L. Kemp 714 20 734 E. W. H. Carpenter 634 200 73450 words
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Article63 1909-12-09 22 Dishanda Singh v. Wadana Singh. There was a great wrestling match between Dishanda Singh and Wadana Singh, which was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators, on the Sepoy Lines Parade ground, on Sunday afternoon. The Sikhs were about equal in weight and strength; but Dishanda Singh very63 words
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Page 22 Advertisements
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Advertisement669 1909-12-09 22 PROPERTY SALES. Hadjee Abdullah bln Hadjee Moosah’s Estate. The following Singapore properties be ooK.ne to the estate of Hadjee Abdullah bin Hadjee Moosab, deceased, were disposal by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co’s sal! room ou Tuesday :—16 Arab St firfeet, 91)9 years, monthly rent $70. Bought bu Shaik Said669 words
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Article574 1909-12-09 23 December i ftullmovth, Brit str, Powell, N. Chwaog, Asiatic Petroleum Hercules, Dot tag, De Vries, Batavia, Asiatic Petroleum Priesland, Dot str, I)aat, Batavia, Asiatic Petroleum Selanaor, Brit str, Sandereou, Teluk Anson, Straits Steamship Coy Hai Nam Brit str. Phillips, Malacca Soon Keck Lindula Brit str, Sullivan, Rangoon, Boustead Ischia,574 words
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Article412 1909-12-09 23 December i C nock Kian, Dnt str, Bagan 8 titan van Lingga, Dut str, Singkep Van Diemen, Dut str, Muntok Brouwer. Dut str,*Moeara Saba Projit, Nor str, Bangkok Kampot, Fch str, Saigon Bombay Maru, Jap str, Colombo and Bombay Wakasa Maru, Jap str, Antwerp via ports \Nord, Brit str,412 words
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Article258 1909-12-09 23 StNOAPoai, Dbckmhkr 8, 190®. PRODUCE. Gabbier buyers I 10 621 do (Cabe No. 1) anpioked 14 20 Copra Bali 10 05 do Pontianak 9 60 Pepper, Blaok buyers 15 25 do White 6% buyers 27 60 Sago Flour Sarawak H 8 60 do Brunei No. 1 oooa.258 words
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198 1909-12-09 23 For P. and O. ntearnor Syria, due December 10. —Mr. K. H. Dunnall, Mr*. Houatow, Mr«. Howard and children, Mr. (J. Matthew, Mr. F. C. Harrinon, Mr. W. N. Kuxton, Mr. K. W. Dunn, Mr. J. L. and MihhG. L. Mller, Mr. C. D.198 words
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Stocks and Shares. Singapore, Dec. 8.
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Article398 1909-12-09 24 Date of j Number I p.jj I j flonna Capital Subscribed of g-g wK?!!*, Company Q u <™- Tk Uon Shares > up to Uni88ued F 7 tionh l **t Dim^ 1906 1300,000 300,000 30,000 10 10 Belat Tin Mining Co Ltd. 535 19o 1907 3300,000 130,000 »4,*M) iU398 words
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Article810 1909-12-09 24 1909 £85,000 75,000 750,000 2'- 2'. Allagar Rubber Estates, Ltd. 3/1 1909 £190,uoo £150,OCO 1,500,000 2/* 2/- Anglo Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. (fully paid) 14/ 24<i[*in 1909 9200,000 151,200 15,120 aw ao 4,880 Balgowuie Rubber Estate Ltd. 69.CO 2b<& in *na 1904 £80,COO 20,187/lC/. 5/ 8,250 Batu Caves Rubber810 words
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Article86 1909-12-09 25 mi 1906 1*00,000 MMOO 1,010 100 00 J7 f"I 190T *****,000 |,*****0 M 10 8 »so 2"°* Qj 1 Royalty Ltd .bo. 0*90,000 mZ '.-“sg 2 j T n:8fi -mm» (“2 5 bfiTA 'SSI >«. *1.000ooo ,4*400 J-SS s *5 (D *&r 1101 001,000 ***** 1400 l S *S86 words
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