The Straits Budget, 25 August 1910
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1910-08-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES." VOL LXIV NO 2741 Singapore, Thursday, August, 25,1910. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTVtV Price 25 cents.27 words
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Article172 1910-08-25 1 leaders— The Governor s Speech 8 The Planters’ Meeting 8-9 Estate Sanitation 9 Finances of the Colony 9-10 Mr. Roosevelt 10 The Malaysian Marvel ...10-11 Local and General Social ami Personal 1 Close of the Show 2 4 The Boy Scoots 4 Legislative Council 5 The Federal172 words
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Article744 1910-08-25 1 It is expected that Mr. H. Conway Belfield, c m.q., will be taking leave early in the New Year. Mr. J. D. Byrne, assistant superintendent, has severed his connection with the Royal Survey Department of Siam. The Malay Mail hears that Mr. J. B Douglas is resigning744 words
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Article4826 1910-08-25 2 An enormous number of people of all classes visited the Show in Beach Road, on August 17, paiticularly in the mid-i'tternoon, when tho ground was crowded. With the exception of a smart shower of rain that4,826 words
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Article185 1910-08-25 4 The Boy Scoots were in great form daring the Agri-Horticuitnral Show, and proved most useful. There were ovor present all the time, from early mor" l late evening, and tired as they been, they never showed ,t. boa of them acted as guards over the more v.185 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement411 1910-08-25 4 Property Sales. CoKblan an <j Co Mpuaro 11 r important land saleT'Tn b the estate of See Roon TW, j hen ed. was sold by order of the court^'tl* 1 Parties realised as follows n ,i P; 12, Nankin Street, 99 years an 3,8'J(i sq. ft, rental value 990 )urr411 words
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1241 1910-08-25 5 paint* of the Legislative Council took August 1» a recess of P :ac two months. His Excellency the Dt&r i Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. G.) ftll a were also present the the Troops, Major. l*- .p Stephenson,1,241 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article228 1910-08-25 5 5. C. C. v. Malacca Visitors. Advantage was taken of the presence in Singapore of vinitors from Malacca to arrange an Association football match between the visitors and the S. C. C. on the Esplanade. The former had the services of several late numbers of the Middlesex Regiment228 words
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Article168 1910-08-25 5 The Singapore Championship. The following is the draw for the Singapore Golf Championship meeting, which takes place this year over the Sepoy Lines links:— G. C. Proctor v. J. C. Watt. A. S. Hitchcock v. E. L. Talma. H. Tongue Kenneth Millar. J. E. H. Tripp v. F. Ferguson.168 words
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Article24 1910-08-25 5 Mills Challenge Trophy. The following are the August scores:— Penang 203 Taiping 202 Selangor 200 Ipoh 197 Singapore 195 Kinta North 18224 words
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Article48 1910-08-25 5 (From Our Own Corrb^pondint.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. The Malay Mail has received definite information that Mr. Harry D. Griffiths, general manager of the Tronoh Mines, will be appointed to succeed Mr. F. Douglas Osborne as a tmrnbor of the I odor a I Council.48 words
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903 1910-08-25 6 The* annual general moating of tba Keppt 1 Oolf Club was held on Augußt 28, in the club house, there being a large attendance of member*. Mr. W. J. Troweil (captain) preßidod, in the abßence of the president, Mr. J.903 words
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274 1910-08-25 6 The Hongkong Telegraph of August 11, says:—Before Mr. Justice Hazeland, Acting Puisne Judge, in the Summary Court this morning, the Sun San Yen firm sued the Navigazione Oenerale Italians Steamship Company to recover the sum of 1701.51 as damages for274 words
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387 1910-08-25 6 The fourth ordinary Bruang, Limited, was House, on August 24, Mr. Hj> the chair. There were «i u LleWfc %G i a H. Abrams, A. U AllanCl Gordon, <i. fi. Whyte, F. V 1 k Hajner (tor tho secretaries Lr. 1387 words
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215 1910-08-25 6 A strange irregularity that will form the subject of a Departmental enquiry took place in the Treasury on August 22. A police lance-corporal going his rounds noticed beneath a stair near the door of the office and adjacent to the treasure room,215 words
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265 1910-08-25 7 ct V B Down, of the Borneo Company, > lr< 1 u-rgr. in the third police court brootf a before Mr Firrastone, of using oDAu Sforoe against Kim Seng and Ken* criminal ven e 0 f the alleged offence was of265 words
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Article161 1910-08-25 7 The fol’owing notifications appear in tho current issue of the Government Gazette: W. M. Millington, N K. Bain and W. Bartley, cadets, have passed the prescribed examination in law, Colonial Office regulations and general orders, and His Excel lency the Governor has been pleased to appoint them161 words
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Article153 1910-08-25 7 The final polo match for cops presented by Mr. bickering, arranged for on Angnst 22 coaid not be played owing to the wet state of the racecourse. The game will take place on Friday, September 2. at night, the playing members of the Polo Club Hitertainid Mr.153 words
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Article205 1910-08-25 7 (From Oi'u Own Corrkspondknt.) Malacca, August 16. A cricket match was played on the padang on Saturday last between the Malacca Club and .Ir. Hara h eleven. Both teams were tairly strong, but the batting was weaker than the bowliDg and, consequently, scores were low. The visitors205 words
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Article158 1910-08-25 7 (From Odr Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, August 19. The death has occurred of Mr. V. D. L Peterson, aged 22, from confluent small pox. He was a son of Mr. H. H. Peterson, the chief clerk in the Municipal Secretariat, in which office the deceased worked. He was158 words
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Article82 1910-08-25 7 (From Our Own Corrkspondrnt.) Penang, August 19. Tbe Straits Echo announces the engagement of Mrs. Skertchly, widow of Mr. E. F. Skertchly. formerly editor cf the Echo, to Mr. Samnel Bonnett Darby, of Rugby and Brighton. A marriage will be solemnised on September 9, between Miss Margaret Jane82 words
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Article76 1910-08-25 7 (From Our Own Corrrsponornt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 28. Mr. P. Z. Greet, managing proprietor of the Grand Hotel, Ipoh, will take over the F M.S, Hotel here, from September 1, from Mr.G. A. Ketschker, who has been appointed secretary to the Selangor Club. The name76 words
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118 1910-08-25 7 His Highness the Rajab of Sarawak, who is on his way to Eoglaud, intends making inquiry if a Wireless telegraphy can be supplied between Singapore and the mouth of the Sarawak river and—if found feasible —this will be accomplished with118 words
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Article51 1910-08-25 7 (From Our Own Corresponding) Penang, August 23. A Supreme Court order has been issued against a local lawyer, at the instance of the Solicitor General, calling upon him to show cause why he should not be suspended for two years. The order is returnable on the 29th51 words
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Article49 1910-08-25 7 (From Ocr Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. A committee has been appointed, consisting of Sir A. F. G. Law, chief judicial commissiouer, Mr. L. P. Ebden, Mr. A. H. Lemon and Mr. G. H. Day, to codify the laws of the four States.49 words
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Article193 1910-08-25 7 Messrs. Fraser and Company’s circular, dated August 18, says:—Since last week’s issue of our circular the market has regained a fair amount of activity and rubber shares have advanced all round. Several industrials have also been more in demand. Rubber. Tbe rise in the price of the193 words
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Article73 1910-08-25 7 There probably never was a theft like that which is alleged was committed by a Malay in the shop of a jeweller at 93 North Bridge Road, on Saturday. The Malay enterod the shop and asked to see some diamonds. The gems were produced and before tbe73 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article40 1910-08-25 8 Falls —At KlebaDg, Malacca, on August 20, the wife of Mr. B. E. Falls, of a daughter. Ahmstkong. —At E, Adis Road, Singapore, ou the 21st instant, the wife of G. Armstrong, of a sou. Ceylon papers pleate copy.40 words
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Article29 1910-08-25 8 Dk Visschkr— Mbijer. —On August 19, at Bethesda, Singapore, Martinus Hubertus, son of Johannus Hubertus de Visscher, Esq to Wilhelmina Johanna Jacoba, daughter of Willem Louis Meijer, Esq.29 words
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Article1017 1910-08-25 8 of the British Empire.—Straits Times, August 18. The Agri-Horticultural Show opened yes terday under the most favourable conditions, and if it does not prove as successful as one could wish, it will be through no fault, we think, of those who have been responsible for its organisation.of the British Empire.—Straits Times, August 18. - 1,017 words
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Article1051 1910-08-25 8 —Straits Times, August 19. As Mr. Malcolm Camming has been valuing rubber properties recenty at a very much higher figure tlnn be did a few months ago, it is but natural that he should mike some effort to discount the effect of the Governor’s remarks about a—Straits Times, August 19. - 1,051 words
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Article1095 1910-08-25 9 get some necessary reforms effected.—Straits Times, August 20. There were no doubt a good many men in Dr Brooke’s audience at the Drill Hall, yesterday, who have gone into the question of estate sanitation almost as fully as the lecturer himself. Such men would be his most interestedget some necessary reforms effected.—Straits Times, August 20. - 1,095 words
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Article1020 1910-08-25 9 of our financial survey. —Straits Times, August 22. The Treasurer's financial review for the year 1909 was laid upon the table at tbe meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday. The fa:t that it was prepared by Mr. Anthgnisz is a sufficient guarantee that it containsof our financial survey.—Straits Times, August 22. - 1,020 words
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Article1141 1910-08-25 10 -Straits Times, August 23. r. Theodore Roosevelt is a fascinating personality, and that is quite enough to explain the interest which he is creating in America at the present time. The surprising news that Mr. Sherman had been nnani* mously chosen as Chairman of the Republican State Convention-Straits Times, August 23. - 1,141 words
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Article1050 1910-08-25 10 “Straits Times. August 24. We gave yesterday a report of the statutory meeting of a concern which describes itself as the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited. The capital of that company is £2, 000,C00 and it is largely American in its composition. Some time ago, we quoted“Straits Times. August 24. - 1,050 words
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Advertisement91 1910-08-25 8 The Poit free price of the Straits Times is •■lS'a yeir. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $l4 a year. It is not neressarv to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate as for a year. The Straits Budget91 words
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Obituary17 1910-08-25 8 DEATH. Olivkiko. —On August 20, at 17-W r River V*Hev Roid, Singapore, Margaret Oliveiro, aged 73 years.17 words
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Article927 1910-08-25 11 Serendah Hydraulic output for July was 13‘j piculs. twelve foot python has been shot on the beach at Teluk Kerau. Designs for the new Kedah postage stamps ,re now under the consideration of the State Council. A rumour is in circulation of another newspaper being started in927 words
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Article13 1910-08-25 11 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article255 1910-08-25 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —May I send a warning to those who have an idea of seeking employment in Kelantan The Government of Kelantan is rnn in Malay, and so Malay clerks are preferred, and still more so, Malays with English knowledge. The255 words
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Article183 1910-08-25 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I shall be greatly obliged if yon will be good enough to give the following a space in your valuable columns. Owing to the fact that the Railway Subor* dinate Scheme does not allow the railway staff equal chances of promotions183 words
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Article36 1910-08-25 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Mr. Hynes, the manager of the Ipob branch of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, is engaged to Miss Gilman, sister of the magistrate at Ipoh.36 words
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Article49 1910-08-25 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Towkay Yau Tet Shin, who ischargod with tho attempted bribery of Mr. Gilmao, tho magistrate, at Ipoh, in the famous gambling case there, was brought up before tho Supreme Court here to day. Tho case is exciting great interest.49 words
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Article1489 1910-08-25 12 London, August 17. The Dean of Westminster has offered in- j torment of the remains of Miss Florence Nightingalo in Westminster Abbey, but the provisions of her will have compelled the executors to decline. The burial, therefore, will take place pri- j vately on the 20th inst. at1,489 words
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Article680 1910-08-25 12 Berlin, August 17. Cholera and Plague are reported to be spreading in Kussia. An agreement has been made by lurKey and Bulgaria with reference to Bulgaria:; fugitives in Macedonia. The German East Africa steamer Kbedi t is aground at Cape Murgan. R The Marienbad conference betweeniSar von Aehrenthal680 words
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471 1910-08-25 13 Messrs. Derrick and Co., secretaries of the Belat Tin Mining Co., supply u* with the I following account of the company’s eighth ordinary general meeting, held at Grosham House, on August 23 Present: Messrs H. R. Llewellyn (in471 words
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Article144 1910-08-25 13 A meeting of the Singapore Literary and Social Gnild was held on August 22 in the hall of the Presbyterian Church, Mr. J. Polglase presiding. The meeting commenced with a prayer by the Rev. W. Runciman, and Messrs. Cook, MacDonald, Duff and Miss Cook took part144 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article257 1910-08-25 13 August 17 Dilwara, Brit str, Hodgson, Rangoon, Boustead Cardiganshire, Brit str, Tyres. H’kong, B’btead Syria, Brit str, Gregor, London, P. AO. Coy Segovia, Ger str Sachs, Hankow, Behu Meyer Bombay Maru, Brit str, Teranaka, Kobe, Paterson Simons 18 Fernando P»*o, Span str, Morale, Barcelona, Barlow Japan, Brit etr, Stewart,257 words
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Article204 1910-08-25 13 August 17 \Kazembc Brit str, Port Peroi heucalvm, Brit str, Japan via porta Polyphemus, Brit str, Liverpol via porta 18 Marie, Oer str, Hoi how and Hongkong Thongwa Brit str, Negapatam via ports <1. A pear, Brit str, Penang and Calcutta Niagara, Ger str, Suez Syria, Brit str, Yokohama204 words
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Article250 1910-08-25 14 Singaporb, August 24, 1910 EXCHANGE. On London —Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand 2'4 4 Private 6 m/a 2/4 do 8 m/s 2^4^ On Germany —Bank d/d 240 Private 8 ml 8 244 do 6 m/s 2461 On France —Bank d/d 295 Private 8 m/s 2994 do 6250 words
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Article866 1910-08-25 14 Singapore, August 24, 1910 MINING. Issne 3 Value, Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Belat Tin 8.00 3 25 10 10 Bruang 4.00 6.00 10 10 Bruseh Hyd. 6.00 6.60 10 10 Kanaboi 2.25 2.40 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 14.00 14.76 £1 £1 Kledang Tin 1.50 2.00 10 10866 words
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121 1910-08-25 14 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending August 13, there were 259 deaths giving a ratio per mille of population of 47.37. Malarial fever accounted for 41 deaths, phthisis121 words
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Article94 1910-08-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 23. Mr. H. Griffiths, manager of tho Tronoh Mines, writes to the Times of Mala) a deny ing rumours as false and mischievous tDassuring shareholders that the prospects of the mine were never better. The British North Borneo Herald of94 words
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Advertisement64 1910-08-25 15 BOLTER 69, ANSON ROAD. TELEPHONE 390 No SIMIOZECEID SALMOK LATELY ARRIVED, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Reduced PHcea. THE C( AUTOLUX” m A Gravity Lamp of 700 and 1,000 candle power NO ARTIFICIAL PRESSURE. GREAT SAVING IN SPARE PARTS. BRILLIANT LIGUT-G1YBR. CAN BE CAKED FOR BY ANYBODY. NO COMPLICATED PARTS. GREATEST ADAPTABILITY.64 words
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Advertisement28 1910-08-25 15 am V«OS 9HWV9NB »3HX st toy/, 'ii. f! <x VA i tf Y\ s r iih Ik ft» in >'LTt W/j wl 5® a v' \V' K W28 words
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Advertisement561 1910-08-25 16 Medicine of the kind warden n certificate at the Calcutta inhibition, 1883 4, open t$ 4ft H Dr. LALOR’S Wrnimm rut only registered Trade Mark. PHOSPHODYNE THE LARGEST SALE OP ANY PHO8PH0RIC MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. has maintained its Its inmiihn elects are shewn from the the Beat aed OrJ*561 words
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Advertisement383 1910-08-25 16 ASK FOR Schweitzer’s Cocoatina Guaranteed an absolutely pure Cocoa Used in the Royal palaces of Ragland, Germany, Knssia, Greece, Denmark, etc., etc. E3V HJRY W H 9J RE 40 YEARS OF RHEUMATISM. PATIKNT COULD NOT U»K HKR FlNOKKH, OB Raihk hkr Arms. “For nearly fotty years I was a great383 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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2030 1910-08-25 1 A number ol shares in which local investors are interested are not quoted in local share lists, and there are occasionally wide margins between quotations here and in London. Transactions take place in Mincing-Lane as2,030 words
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Article117 1910-08-25 3 AND Singapore Rubber Pbicks (JgNERAL Rnbber Values 4 6 pomes Semistostns 6-7 Valuer Wins Action Borneo Chamber of Commerce 8 Rnbber Production 10 The Rubber Market 10 Sew Sumatra Rnbber Company 10 Estate Sanitation 11 Revenue from Rubber Seeds 11 Telegrams London Rubber Auction 8 Ayer Knning Rubber 8117 words
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260 1910-08-25 3 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) London, August 19. There liavo been considerab’e fluctuations .n rubber prices since I sent you a wire about the auc'ioos last week. Tho latest quotations show that prices have260 words
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Article1086 1910-08-25 3 A well attended meeting of the Planters’ Association of M*laya was held in the Volunteer Drill hall, on August 18 under the presidency of Mr. Malcolm Cummiag. Be’ore the meetirg proceeded to business, the Hon. F. \V,1,086 words
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Article174 1910-08-25 3 The statutory report of tho Tan jong Malim Rubber Company, Limited, states that tho total number of shares allotted is 883,C00. These shares have been allotted, payable wholly in cash, and have been paid np to the extent of 12s 6d. per share- The total amount of174 words
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1785 1910-08-25 4 No. V. Occasionally one meets with a remark that the value of estates differs so rnuc.'i that it is impossible to value on any fixed scale. But, as wo havo said, theso differences form the chief reason1,785 words
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2800 1910-08-25 4 No. VI. The line we have marked out for ourselves precludes indulgence in descriptive jK It has been oar privilege ocoaHonaUy break a way through patches o Malaj.n Jangle, and to note the almost impenet trable2,800 words
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561 1910-08-25 6 The following circular, dated July 18, and signed by the chairman of the board of directors and the chairman of the shareholders’ committee, has been issued to the shareholders of the Christineville Rubber Estates, Limited liefer ring to what passed561 words
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2255 1910-08-25 6 The lecture delivered by M r u v n-, to the planters at the H Rldl Show on Saturday forenoon i.ad jecfeoertMQ tree pests .hat affl ct the d an?' Mr. H.dley saidWhen 1 wa2,255 words
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610 1910-08-25 7 The first (statutory) meeting of shareholders of Trafalgar, Limited, was held at the Exchange on August 19, Mr. W. I). Fisher in the chair. There were in atteod Mice Messrs. J. Winter, W. P. W. Ker, Capt. Robinson, J. O Davie®,610 words
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320 1910-08-25 8 The statutory meeting of the Seurat Rubber Estate, Limited, was held at the London Chamber of Commerce, < Oxford Coui c, Cannon Street, E.C, Sir Wm. Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (chairman of the company), presiding. Tho chairman in the course of320 words
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297 1910-08-25 8 (From Oor Own Corrispondrnt.) Penang, August ‘2B. A meeting of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Company was held to day to consider a pro posal to increase the capital from $150,000 to $450,000 by the creation of $300,000 shares to297 words
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Article458 1910-08-25 8 In the Lord Mayor’s Court, London, the action was concluded which was brought by Mr. Harry Hilckes, merchant, trading us Hilckes and Co., Union-court, London, E.C., against Mr. Frederick Kuhn, merchant, of Finsbury pavement Hourp, E.C.,458 words
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Article156 1910-08-25 8 We are advised of the organization of The North Borneo Chamber of Commerce. The principal objects of the Chamber are: (a) to deal with all matters of interest to the commercial community; (b) to protect the interests of planters, merchants, and all industrial and professional enterprises;156 words
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646 1910-08-25 8 Presiding at the mewing Mr. Ldward Bedford c *T la8 ‘l.td expended just over £5 ooo In a tbt y Lid and additions. The estimut dfjVel °pmtii\ 5.0001b. of rubber, and* tb?? e ir *U 0,87 Alb. at 7s. per lb646 words
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Article2080 1910-08-25 9 ho first annual general meeting of tho J [t boider8 of the Prje Rubber and Coco8 mtations, Limited, was held on July D ?\i F do B. Maclaren, presiding. In nrne of bis remarks the chairman said glad2,080 words
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325 1910-08-25 10 Having pub’ished the various Estate returns as received we now tabulate them so as to show the increase this year over the same period of last year: Totals to date. Output Seven Seven Company. for Months Months July 1910. 1910.325 words
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641 1910-08-25 10 The London aud China Express of July 29 has the following reportThe market has been flat and lower, with very little doing. Fine hard Para, on the spot and near, is quoted 9*. 2d. value, Aug.-Sept. delivery told641 words
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Article11 1910-08-25 10 (The Straits Times is opinions of its ponm, >le forth,11 words
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Article170 1910-08-25 10 To the Editor of the Straits Ti mw Sir, I have just read yoar nmot criticism of Mr. Malcorn Comm? aD3afl >Bg of United Temi.DK? A scste“ your only idea of valuation as in ths Katnasan. “Rabbet" is a duct so are cigars yet deSTh'" 1 P170 words
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Article419 1910-08-25 10 The Financier summarising the pro spec*us of the Djambi (Sumatra) Robber Estates, Limited, says it has been formed to acquire, maintain and further develop the Dj .mbi Estates, situated in the province of D. li, Sumatra. The area of the estates is 4,0f0 bouws, or approximately419 words
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967 1910-08-25 11 f, Ll lecture on estate sanitation Df. Brooke. Port H aiti. U J r >rt- a large audience of planters in Vrir-itM-r 1 >rill Hall, on August 19. tr v une rl at the outset that he did not ci\t instruction regarding967 words
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503 1910-08-25 11 The followiug from The Financier is a perfectly sound expression of opinion as to the much discussed Heed oil question: There is au iuclination in certain quarters to raise a bit of a fuss over what is described as503 words
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495 1910-08-25 11 A report of the proceedings at the ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Limited, held ou July 20, has been forwarded. Mr. T. B. Silcook, (chairman of the company), presided The chairman said:—The report of495 words
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2125 1910-08-25 12 The ordinary genoral meeting of the members of the Straits Settlements (Bertam) Rubber Company, Limited, was held, ou July 28, in London, the Right Hon. Sir West Ridgeway, prosiding. The Chairman in the course of his speech said —Onr estate consists2,125 words
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