The Straits Budget, 14 December 1911
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1911-12-14 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2809 Singapore, Thursday, December 14, 1911. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CESTUI Price 25 cents28 words
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Article306 1911-12-14 1 LEADERS— The Chancellor’s Speech 10 Russia anti Persia 10 Frenzies in Politics 10-11 Trivialities n Electricity and Hospitals 11 India, Real and Ideal ...11-12 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Indian Christian Association 2 Municipal Commissioners 3 A Harbour Incident 3 Child Drowned in Flood 3306 words
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Article4140 1911-12-14 1 The death-rate of Malacca for October was 37.38 per mille per annum, compared with 30.02 tho previous month, and 79.93 tor October, 1910. Of tho 119 deaths, 31 were luo to malaria. Towkay Loke Yew has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Saigon. General repairs are about to4,140 words
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767 1911-12-14 2 The coroner’s inquest on the body of th,. Chinaman shot while attempting to steal fowls from Mr. C. O. Forrest’s compound on the morning, of tho 5th inst., was resumed and concluded on the 6th inst. The coroner Dr.767 words
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Article88 1911-12-14 2 A largely attended general meeting of the, Indian Christian Association of Singa* gapore was held on Saturday evening, at tlio St. Andrew’s Mission School, when the fol lowing officers were unanimously elected foi the ensuing year: —President, l>r. Handy; vice presidents. Kcv. A. H. Thavasiappen and Mr.88 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article440 1911-12-14 3 Keppel Golf Club. The President’s prize (1910 aud 1911» was won by Mr. M. D. Rutley, Mr. F. Niblock being runner up. A “One Club’’ competition will bo played off during the week beginning Saturday, the 9th, and ending Friday, November 15. First and second prizes presented by two440 words
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Article493 1911-12-14 3 Subordinate Civil Service. Quite a delightful afternoon was spent on the Hatties School ground, last Saturday, on tho occasion of the athletic sports in connection with the Subordinate Civil Service Association. The weather was nice and hue, the ground was decorated with bunting, u attendance was good and493 words
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Article359 1911-12-14 3 S.L.R.A. Competitions. The final competitions of the Singapore Ladies Kifie Association were held yesterday. Mrs. Felkin won the rapid firing event, the scores being Mrs. Felkin 21; Mrs. Fisher 15; Miss Kerr 15 Mrs. Tyler 11 Mrs. Watkins 9 Mrs. Goldie 9; Mrs. Sibary 8; Mrs. Elgee 7359 words
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Article116 1911-12-14 3 Garrison Football League. K. Company of The Bulls have won the Garrison Football League competition, the final positions being Goals. cr S V t b l L Team j? J 5 \t o w E Co Buffs 20 15 2 27 H :i J°- ro Vl'tO K.K.20 12 t116 words
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Article136 1911-12-14 3 Married v. Single. On the Esplanade on Saturday, the Single eleven beat the Married by 55 runs, the scores being Sinoi.k Bath b. Yowler 14, Rooke b. Page 10, Cameron o. Jones b. Bovun 1. Peareth b. Jones 3, Ward c. Grey b. Jones 4, Henry b. Grey 2,136 words
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Article87 1911-12-14 3 Singapore Rowing Club. A four-oar race has l>een arranged, between certain members of the Singapore Rowing Club, to bo held on Friday, December 15, at 5.15 p.m., weather permitting. Distance one mile—course from Reach Road Market to Johnston's Pier. The following aro the crews:— Red and White.—(Row) P. Duke,87 words
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279 1911-12-14 3 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held on the 8th iust., Mr. F. J. llallifax presided and the other mem hers present were Dr. 1’’. It. Cruncher, Messrs. A. W. Bean, J. Carapiet, Chiu Kong Chin, and W. Peacock. It279 words
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Article211 1911-12-14 3 There is more than a suggestion of callous ness and brutality about an accident that occurred in the Inn hour on December 11. .lust before her departure for Batavia, the Dutch steamer Van Noort loaded a ipiantity of ice from a sampan lying alongside. I m mediately211 words
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Article45 1911-12-14 3 During the heavy storm that broke over Singapore on Sunday afternoon, some flight flooding took place in town. In New Bridge Bo,id, a Chinese child, aged 0, f• 11 "It the five foot-way into a Hooded drain an l was drowned.45 words
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589 1911-12-14 3 In the Supremo Court, on December 7 Mr. Justice Fisher hoard the ap|>oal of A. M. Mansoor against a verdict of Mr. I* irinstono, tlm District Judge, by which lm had b«*on convict**! of conspiriug with Adolf K rank and Co.,589 words
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Article274 1911-12-14 3 Mr. A.J. ('uekney, who rides a motor cycle on his daily rounds of the Municipal markets, ot which lie is inspector, met with a serious accident in Fullerton Itoad on the IKh inst., lie was riding alone that thoroiielJare, at ft fair pace, shortly after nine o'clock, and274 words
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Article1022 1911-12-14 4 The Bishop of Singapore, in moving the adoption of the first annual report of the Singapore Diocesan Association, at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on the 11th inst., made a strong appeal for support of missionary work in1,022 words
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1096 1911-12-14 4 The first year’s work of the Singapore Diocesan Association has been—as is indi cated in the report presented at the above meeting —devoted to organisation, and the members of the Association have reason now to congratulate themselves on the amount of1,096 words
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Article269 1911-12-14 4 (From Ocr Own Correspondent. Shanghai, December 7. There is much rejoicing at tho Regent’s abdication and Yuan-shih-kai's next move is awaited anxiously. A conference will probably be held here; the provincial delegates in the city threaten to form a national assembly and to transfer to Nanking at269 words
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Article13 1911-12-14 4 fThe Straits Times is not responsible for Ibe opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article183 1911-12-14 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Would you kindly grant me spaco in your hospitable paper to point out to whom it may concern the following facts: Formerly, when the drums and fifes were playing in the Botanical Gardens, no carriage was admitted to183 words
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Article325 1911-12-14 4 To the Editor of the Straits Tidies. Sir, —In your issue of December 6 under the heading “The Chinese Revolt,” there appeared a paragraph referring to the firm of Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg and Co., in connection with the anti-German feeling, which seems to prevail in some parts325 words
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Article251 1911-12-14 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I notice that Mr. Felkin, in reply to my letter and, as he terms it, in the interests of accuracy,” states that he never heard that Mr. Wilson’s complaint was diagnosed at the General Hospital as typhoid fever. The cause251 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1911-12-14 4 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. I’owell and Co.’s saleroom on the 12th instant:—Freehold land situate at the entrance to Darker Load and Chancery Lane, area 9} acres, being part of Government Grant No. 1<>7, together with the residence erected on the said105 words
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997 1911-12-14 5 The Sourabaya Courant of November *>7 «ives a thrilling account of a man-hunt there on the preceding night which recalls the Hound soli tch tragedy. Close to the Arab Association Moeroatoel Ichwan in Frcdorik Hendrik Street, lived a997 words
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251 1911-12-14 5 A voluminous Government (ia/.ette Kxtra ordinary was issued on December 7 giving in detail, with diagrams aud illustrations, the orders, rules and regulations made by the Governor in Council under the Merchant Slapping Ordinance I‘Jlo. The document is one of ,{;{.7251 words
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232 1911-12-14 5 Ill their weekly share circular, dated December 6, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Sterling rubber shares have been firm and close with good demand but few sellers at current quotations. In local shares the tone has been steady with a fair232 words
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Article86 1911-12-14 5 We understand that the declaration of Mr. Moss’s election for Katong ward hy 42 votes to 11 will not pass unchallenged. Mr.Carapiet'H friends state that two absolutely good votes wore tendered, there being well-known citizens ready to identify the voters as the persons whose names were on86 words
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Article107 1911-12-14 5 Mi. Karl Davidson is rapidly getting the Singapore Model Dairy Farm into perfect order, and will be able w ry soon to begin the sale of pure and wholesome natural milk. His progress appears to excite the interest of some minor rivals, and one may imagine his107 words
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710 1911-12-14 5 The ow nership of certain soda water hitties floating about in Singapore" as it was expressed in court was the subject of a brief but amicably settled case heard by Mr.Firmstone in the District Court on December 7. Three aerated-water-making firms710 words
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Article154 1911-12-14 5 What is termed atypical story <>f Yuan Shih-Kai, the new I’rimc Minister of China, istold in Fverybody’s Weekly. Yii.iii began to create an army on Western lines. II is discipline was exceedingly severe. There was only one form of punishment in tin; new army death. On one occasion154 words
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703 1911-12-14 5 The enlightening little telegram, published elsewhere, to the effect that Heinrich drosse, who is now under arrest at Portsmouth on a charge of espionage, wan once sentenced to t* n years imprisonment in Smga|Hirc will recall vividly to many703 words
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Article130 1911-12-14 5 The musical evening at tin- rooms of tho Y.M.t'.A., on the 5 th mi si., proved most enjoyable and was a great success, the spacious hall Ik ing crowded by an audience which frequently showed appreciation of tho efforts of Mr. Salz-iiaiin in arranging the function. Those130 words
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Article4739 1911-12-14 6 (VII) The next morning after breakfast, I saw the arrival of a vessel in five days from Nagasaki. 1 said to Warden, “Here’s a ship in five days, is that an average passage? Oh yes,” ho said, “from four to five days.' Then I should have time4,739 words
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258 1911-12-14 7 The Kin*; and Queen have leut to the ictoria and Albert Museum and the Pctlinal Green Museum several examples of Chinese craftsmanship which formed the Coronation presents to their Majesties from the Chinese Imperial Family. The presents to the Queen are258 words
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Article1796 1911-12-14 7 We came acroas a highly reap, < ted renident ot Singapore thin week- a t-ontleman of very sound principles and undoubted solidity who was in ecstacies over Mr. John Dill Boss's new book, “Sixty Years’ Life and Adveuture in the Far Fast glorying in the shameless1,796 words
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Article296 1911-12-14 7 Mr. (ioh Say Knj», of who is ooine to China to represent the revolution aries of the Straits Settlements, F.M.S. and Dutch Indies (as re|Hirted in our columns on the r»11 1 inst.l, has arrived in Singapore, accompanied by Messrs. Tan Sin Client, ('lice Swee296 words
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Article149 1911-12-14 7 Wo have ri'crivcd a oopy of tin* acknow Icdi’iiicnt of an address from residents, and a resolution hy the Leejslativo Council, of the Settlements on tlm occasion of Tlieir Majesties’ Coronation. It is signed by Mr. L. Ilaroourt, the Seeietary of State for the Colonies,149 words
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Article166 1911-12-14 7 Mr. Francis It. Kllis, C.M.G., the Governor of liritisli North l.ornco, which otlicc recently bee.'ime vacant hy flu: retirement of Mr. K. I*, (iueritz, arrived hy the Herman mail on Hecember H, on his way to Sandakati. lie was received in Singapore l»y Mr.166 words
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Article47 1911-12-14 7 To relieve the anxiety of the passengers aboard the <ilenfalloch and their relative*, the owner has cabled to Lloyd's Surveyor at Hongkong to charter a steamer to proceed to the Glcnfulloch at Gaalong Lay, take off her passengers, and tow her to llougkong.47 words
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525 1911-12-14 8 The Hai.kow correspondent of tho N. C. Dailv News has sent that journal an account of tho ferocious struck) around Hanyang during November 22, 23, and 24, which ho says was the heaviest engagement that had then525 words
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272 1911-12-14 8 In connection with the proposed inauguration of a regular steamship service to the south sea districts, Mr. Yukawa, director of the Mercantile Marine Bureau of the DeEartmcnt for Communications, is quoted ytheJigias saying that the line consists of sections between272 words
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Article635 1911-12-14 8 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Port Dickson, December 6. What may prove to be an important arrest in connection with the recent gang robberies in the Siliau district, took place a few days ago at Kuala Linggi, when, acting on information received, the police made a descent635 words
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Article114 1911-12-14 8 A mosquito census or survey, the first thing of the kind ever undertaken on a big scale,has just been completed at Georgetown, says tho Glasgow Evening News. The object was to ascertain how far the town was breeding mosquitoes, the specific places in which they wero bred, and114 words
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Article121 1911-12-14 8 The Kampar correspondent of the Times of Malaya writes on the 9tli inst. as follows While Mr. Thunder was going out yesterday morning on his motor bicycle to the Tongolong and Batu Karang mines to pay the mine coolies, he had an encounter with somo Chinese121 words
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467 1911-12-14 8 The Liverpool steamer Wentworth, bound from Calcutta for Duudee, put into Dover Harbour on November 1!1 and it was reported that her cargo of jute in the afterhold was on fire. Between three and four o’clock the next morning467 words
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190 1911-12-14 8 llis Excellency the Governor of Hongkong on November 29 proclaimed that Colony to be subject to the provisions of sections 7 to 14 of the Peace Preservation Ordinance, 1886. Section 7 provides that whenever and wherever the peace is being broken190 words
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Article172 1911-12-14 8 Since last Saturday, says the Times of Ceylon of November 27, there has been a slump in copra unprecedented in the history of the market. On Saturday the boat loads of copra arrived, but buyers offered Rs. 75 per candy. As a result sellers held172 words
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523 1911-12-14 8 Commander Frederic G. Urine, of t) 10 battleship St. Vincent, was washed overboard on November 15, while that vessel was ou a voyage from Portland to Berehavcn. when the battleships St. Vincent. wood, Temeraire, and Vanguard arrived523 words
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270 1911-12-14 8 A good deal of excitement, not to say amusement, has been caused lately in Saudakan by certain classes of Chineso who have decided to discard the towchang, says the B. N. B. Herald. We say amusement, because emancipation from the Manchu270 words
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1886 1911-12-14 9 Full reports of the festivities in Bombay m honour of the King and Queen, who arrived there early in the morniug of December are now to hand. The1,886 words
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Article441 1911-12-14 9 Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, December 7. Their Majesties have arrived at Delhi and uiade their State entry. Their Majesties were received with salute* by the big guns and a feu de join. The Viceroy and oiler distinguished persons welcomed them at the station, and then the King receivedRkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 441 words
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482 1911-12-14 9 Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, December 12. Keuter wires from Delhi that there was a perfect Indian day for the Durbar today, and it was a great success. It is described as the most brilliant sjiectacle ever seen in I ndia. TheirRkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 482 words
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455 1911-12-14 9 Anyone who wan in tin; Victoria Theatre on Saturday night can have no doubt as to the popularity of Henry I’alias' Company, “The Follies.” The house was g<*sl and wo have seldom known a Singapore audience so enthusiastic. Kneoiiragcd l»y the warm455 words
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Article43 1911-12-14 10 Kbmi'.— At Ansdcll Lodge, Grange Hoad, Singai>orc, on December 11, the wife of A. Vincent Kemp, of a Hon. Mautin. —At the Maternity HoHpital, Singapore, on December 12, the wife of Mr. A. K. Martin, Hukit Asahau Estate, Malacca, of a son.43 words
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Article150 1911-12-14 10 Smith Tiikakrk. —At Kt.Goorgc'sChurch, Penang, ou December 2, by the Rev. Frank Haines. Colonial Chaplain, Frederick William Smith to Hebecca Thcakcr, of the General Hospital Nursing Staff, Singapore. Siiknton—Jaookr At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on December 7, Enoch, eldest son of John Shcnton, Esq., of St. Helens, Lancashire, to150 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1045 1911-12-14 10 O —Straits Times, December 7. The speech of Herr Bethinann, Imperial Chancellor of Germany, does not strike us as one that is likely to improvo Anglo-Ger-man relations. He does not appear to have any fault to find with the tone of Sir Edward Grey’s recent exposition ofO •—Straits Times, December 7. - 1,045 words
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Article992 1911-12-14 10 Straits Times, Decembers. I lie situation that lias arisen between Russia Persia is distressing. There was a very sincere hope, when the Anglo-Russian agreement determined the spheres within which 1 Britain and Russia should confine their commercial enterprises, that Persia would recognise the advantage of having twoStraits Times, Decembers. - 992 words
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Article971 1911-12-14 10 Straits Times, December 9. To some extent the intensity of Unionist comment on the Insurance Hill is explained by a feeling in the party that it must bo up and doing. The Liberals have been in office for six years, and during the greater part of thatStraits Times, December 9. - 971 words
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Article977 1911-12-14 11 ’—Straits Times, December 11. We were amused the other day to read au article by one of the soundest of the younger London writers, on what the people consider important. Mr. Filson Young had been working at homo all day, and in the cat 1} evening he strolled out’—Straits Times, December 11. - 977 words
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Article1055 1911-12-14 11 manger is not ousted. —Straits Times, December 12. Wo remarked the other day while commenting on the condition of the General Hospital, that it possessed neither electric lights nor fans. That remark, perhaps, should havo been followed by an assurance that the disgraceful condition of tho institutionmanger is not ousted. —Straits Times, December 12. - 1,055 words
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Article1137 1911-12-14 11 Straits Times, December 13. The King's visit to ludiu promises to realize the utmost expectations of those who were bold enough to say that His Majesty did well to resolve u|>on a royal progress to tho City of the Kings, there to hold conference face toStraits Times, December 13. - 1,137 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1911-12-14 10 Th« ro*t Ir price of the Straits Times ia $3B a year. 1 tie free price of the Straits Budget it $l4 a year It i* not neceimarv to subecribe for a year. The tub* •criptiont for shorter periods are at the tame proportionate rate at for a year. The95 words
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592 1911-12-14 12 The Committee of the Children’s Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions:— Collected by Mrs. Ciscadkn. —Singapore Police Officers 822, Dr. Van liiju 810, Dr. Coronel 810, Dr. MacDougall 810, Dr. C. Werner 810, Mr. K. Struve 810, “A Well Wisher 85, Dr.592 words
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76 1911-12-14 12 At a meeting of Scotsmen held in the Malacca Club on Sunday, it was unanimously decided to form a St. Andrew’s Society, at Malacca. 1 ho following oflice bearers were elected for the current year:—President, NV. M. Siiuu; vice president, H. W. Dunn; lion, secretary76 words
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418 1911-12-14 12 Wo regret, says a recent issue of tlio Ceylon Mail, to announce the death of Mr. Walter van Cuylenburg, Suprintendent of the Correspondence Department of the Colonial Secretary’s Office, at the General Hospital, Colombo. The deceased, who had been laid up418 words
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136 1911-12-14 12 We have received the advance statement of the export of tin from the Federated Malay States during tho months of January to November, 1911, as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. The figures (catties and cents omitted)136 words
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Article98 1911-12-14 12 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by tho Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during tho week ending December 2 there were 237 deaths, giving a ratio per mi lie of population of 38.78. Malarial fever accounted for 45 deaths, phthisis 18, convulsions 23, beri-beri 20,98 words
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726 1911-12-14 12 One class of peoplo in Singapore the criminals, seem to have had a particular!,, abandoned time during last week If Not for a long, long time have the police !n<i such a tale of crime to rocord in their726 words
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Article129 1911-12-14 12 As centenaries are so popular nowadays, it may be worth recalling that the present year is a notable anniversary in Anglo-Asiatic history. It was in the year 1811 that the British occupation of Java began, and Sir Stamford Hurtles had his first opportunity ot showing how able129 words
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Article5352 1911-12-14 13 I I,onR and specially iiii]x>rtaiit mossai-es Kill be found under separate headings. All He other Reuter telegrams recoiveifdurin*' Ke past week are given below.) Wednesday, December 6. I A merchant captain, Heinrich Grosso, has Hen charged5,352 words
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Article1346 1911-12-14 14 Berlin, December 5. A Mongolian delegation is being sent from St. Petersburg where it is declared, in Government circles, that the Mongols desire to be under Russia's protection. The Nowojo says that Russia must not hesitate to recognize the independence of Mongolians. The Russian Foreign Office learns that1,346 words
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Article115 1911-12-14 15 A telegram was senton the 12th inst.. by the Singapore Hindu community to Delhi, says a correspondent, olferiug their hearty congratulations to H.I.M. the King-Emperor and the Queen- Empress on their Coronation as Emperor and Empress of India, respectivcly. A religious festival was held in115 words
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Article178 1911-12-14 15 The first six launches under construction by the Central Engine Works for the Singapore Marine Motor Service, at ianjong R m, are now making a good show. It is anticipated that at least three of them will be delivered next month and the reuiaim 01 early178 words
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1080 1911-12-14 15 His Majesty Somdetch Phra Paramendr Alalia ajiravudh, Pliri* Mongkut Klao, Kln •'■'lam, was crowned with fitting pomp and circumstance in Bangkok on Saturday, December 2. The spirit of the occasion was well voiced by tho Bangkok limes1,080 words
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Article445 1911-12-14 15 The writer of the following letter to the Evening Standard, London is so well known locally, that the views ho so ably expresses are sure to be read with interest: Sir,-—One so seldom finds oneself in dis agreement with the views expressed in your admirable445 words
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Article163 1911-12-14 15 The Straits friends »»f the Into John Bran son will loam with regret tlio nows of Ins (loath at tho age of n3, which sod > vent took place in Kurland on November K». On re tiring on a pension from tho chief clerkship of163 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article124 1911-12-14 15 (From Our Own ('oi:KKspoNDr.NT.) Kuala Lumpur, December 11. The annual inspection and field day of th* Malay States Volunteers took place on Saturday, at Kuala Lumpur, before MajorGeneral Stevenson, C.B. There were nine officers and 117 men on parade. In the afternoon the Bishop of Singa|)oi'o124 words
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Article78 1911-12-14 15 (From Our Own CoIiukspondknt.) I'enang, December 12. Training for the January race meeting is in full swing, chief interest centring iu tho griffins and c\-griffins. Among those at present in training are Wellington, Millionaire, Sirdar, (’arlo, and The Friar, while Josephine, which has Im-cii sold to Sum itra,78 words
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Article29 1911-12-14 15 (From Our Own Corrkmponhknt.) I’enang, Dccemlier 12. The result of the Municipal election hero is that Mr. (juali Betig K‘*e has been returned unopposed, receiving oM votes.29 words
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Article39 1911-12-14 15 (From Our Own I'orrkhconiucnt.) I'enang, December 12. The lion. W. Evans, Resident Councillor, and the Commander of the Dutch cruiser I lei tog Hendrik have exchanged visits. The cruiser left to day for I'ulati Tikus.39 words
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257 1911-12-14 15 The parties rcs|)ouMiblo for tin* partial burning of the small loe.d steamer Ophirin Singapore Harbour on Novemlter 21 wero punished liy tin* third magistrate, Mr. Maundr* II, on tin* l‘2Lh instant. Slew Ah Jin, a tinsmith, residing in257 words
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Article170 1911-12-14 15 Seven deck coolies from the steamer Ijvih appeared in the Marine Court, on the 12 inst., before the Master Attendant, charged with assaulting Mr. A. II. Rarnes, chief officer of the vessel mentioned. Police Sergeant James prosecuted ami Mr. T. D. Parsons defended. Mr. Rarnes told170 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article266 1911-12-14 16 December 6 Meteor, lias. str., Remmerten, Batoum, P, Simons Perseus, Brit, str., Robinson, Liverpool, W. Mansfield Perfia, Ans. sir., Clennak, Trieste, R&utenberg Birkenfels, Ger. str., Freriohs, Newcastle, Boostf ad Edward Bary, Ottciuann, Vladivostok, Borneo Coy 7 A. A pear, Brit, sir., Hudson, Calcutta, A. Gilfillan Calliope, Brit, str Topp,266 words
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Article251 1911-12-14 16 December 6 H&kata Mara, Jap. str., Colombo Bombay Namur, Brit str., Andrews via ports Ujina Maru. Jap. atr., Moji Minderoo, Brit, str., Fremantle via porta Ferando Poo, Span, atr., Iloilo Manila S. Van Langkat, Dut. atr., Rangoon 7 Meteor, Kus. atr., Vladivostock Peracua, Brit, atr., Japan via porta Taroba.251 words
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454 1911-12-14 16 The refusal of a lifeboat crew to man their boat and the rescue of the solo survivor on a wrecked vessel by a scratch crew were described at an inquest at Rock, near Padstow, Cornwall, on November 14, upon the454 words
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Article177 1911-12-14 16 It connection with the death of Mr. Holt llallett, M. Inst, C. E., it is interesting to recall that lie was formerly in the service of the Indian Public Works Department and largely concerned with railway works and extensions in Burmali. After taking part in177 words
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Article99 1911-12-14 16 The following further subscriptions to the King Edward VII Memorial Fund are acknowledged by Mr. E. M. Jan ion, the honorary treasurer:—Amount previously acknowledged $115,140.19. Collected by Mr. Lim Peng Siang: Chops Bian Seng $lOO, Ban Siang Bee $lOO, Siang Hup $lOO, Liang Ho $5O,99 words
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Article97 1911-12-14 16 Tho Chinese and Malay companies of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry, with the S.V.C. Rand and tho Cadets and Bearer Company, held their annual inspection on the 10th inst. They left tho S.V.C. Drill Hall headed by the Band, for Tank ltoac Station, where they entrained for Pasir Panjang.97 words
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Article266 1911-12-14 16 SlNQAPORS, DkCEMBBB 18 1011. EXCHANGE. Ok Low doe—Bank 4 m/p M 2/4| Demand 2/4 3 8 a Private 8 m/ft 1'4|| 8 m/ft M 2/44 On GaauANf— Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/« 2424 On Fbaeci— Bank d/d M 204 Private 8 m/ft M 209 On India—266 words
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Article1014 1911-12-14 16 Singapore, December 18, 1911. MINING. Issue !2 Value Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Beiat I id 8.75 4.00 10 10 Bruang 8.00 8 50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.75 2 00 41 41 Kinta Tiu 17.00 18.00 41 41 Labat Mines 12.6J 18.26 10 10 Malaooa Tin 2.00 5/•1,014 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement263 1911-12-14 17 Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders. E8TATE TOOLS. 8T0RE8 AND REQUISITES. i. Prompt Delivery. PROPRIETORS OF THE “PAT” TAPPING KNIFE. BERTRAM'S Rubber Machinery AWARDED 1st PRIZE AND GOLD MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. Rubber Factories, Drying Sheds; Smoke Houses, Coolie Lines, etc., etc. Estimates and designs free. LARGE STOCKS HELD of Pumps,263 words
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Advertisement97 1911-12-14 17 m -> i Before purchasing or hiring a piano send for New Illustrated Catalogue of V 1 '.14. W <• PIANOS Jl Over 1,300 of these High-class instruments are now in-use from MANCHURIA TO THE STRAITS. 4 I yb* t v#/. 4*. t ij v,';. V*’.j-'V. y .v k x97 words
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Advertisement635 1911-12-14 18 n mt <r v •OLI AQINti '■^P^WISBY'S W&WM5/J!- S GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. V (SUITABLE SUB ANTHBAGITB, COKE, CHARCOAL AND OTHER FURLS) ri V* ijSSrvf mt i, to_ K&r* V t 1 4 r jd 1 <« A J IN U8E dfa&A t. 8 E8TATE8. h m s*635 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1155 1911-12-14 1 We quote below the test available London list from the reports brought by the last mail, and add local quotations from tho list by Mossrs. Frasor and Co. (Singapore on the corresponding date for convenience1,155 words
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Article136 1911-12-14 2 London and Singapore Kubbkr Pricks 1 Qrnrral— Singapore Rubber Auction 2 November Rubber Returns 8 The Rubber InduHtrv 8 Valorisation Proposal 8 American Rubber Exposition 8 Rubber Company Suod 5 Siak Indrapoera 8 Ankobra Rubber Estates 6 Malacca Rubber Auction 6 Invest Trustmcnt Flotation 8 Rubber Items 8 Kombok136 words
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171 1911-12-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 12. The fortnightly rubber auction opened today with a strong, hopeful tone, and priees showed improvement on those of a fortnight ago. Four hundred and seventy-eight tons of plantation was offered (867171 words
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Article46 1911-12-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 8. A London telegram, via Colombo, says it is announced that tho Rubber Plantations Investment Trust pays an interim dividend of five per cent. Sekong pays seven per cent and carries to reserve XI ,000 and forward X296.46 words
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Article113 1911-12-14 2 At the fourteenth auction, held on Decomber 12, by the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, 101$ cases weighing IOH J piculs, or 14,470 lbs., wero put up for salo and 78 cases, or 11,702 lbs, were sold. Prices made were as follows Smoked sheet $2BB to $247113 words
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918 1911-12-14 2 An extraordinary general meeting of the Tocrangio Rubber Compauy, Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, Hougkong, on November 22, to consider an important resolution respecting tlio sale and disposition of the undertaking and assets918 words
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578 1911-12-14 2 The first report of the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited, for the year to May 31, ptatcs that the expectations of those who advised the board on the formation of the company liavo so far not been realised, and, instead of578 words
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636 1911-12-14 2 From Mr. Stanley Arden, the lion, secretary and treasurer, we have received a copy of the report of the committee of the Stiawan and Dindings Planters' Association which was to have been presented at the first annual general meeting of the636 words
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334 1911-12-14 2 Presiding at the first annual meeting of tho Tikam Batu Rubber Company, Mr. Walter Wysard said that tho property had turned out better than anticipated. When the company had purchased it they believed it contained about 8,000 trees, three years' old, and334 words
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Article37 1911-12-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 7. A Colombo rubber wire states that tho following interim dividends have been declared: Highlands and Lowlands, third, 7J per cent; Cicely 75 per cent; Bakap 5 per cent.37 words
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1879 1911-12-14 3 Tho fourth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Tandjong Rubber Company, Limited, was held on November 14, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C. Mr. Charles Arthur Lampard (chairman) presiding, saidDealing with the accounts first,1,879 words
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449 1911-12-14 3 The second annual report of the Sungoi Hahru Rubber Estates, Limited, for the year to .lime HO, states that tapping was com menced on May 24, 1911, and a small (piantity (895$ lbs.) of rubber was harvested. Tho estimate of449 words
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Article234 1911-12-14 3 Morliraau.— 8,700 lbs. Singapore Para.—7,575 lbs. Sungoi llnhru. —1,400 lbs. Hcvca (Jobore). —2,914 lbs. Hertam. —121,OHO lbs. Kern pas, Ltd.—1,920 lbs. Hukit Jclotong.—1,800 IbH. Maluka Pinda. —November 4,201 lbs. United Tomianj* (K.M.S.) —21,095 lbs. Panokattan. —20,000 lbs. Seekoo. —9210 lbs. Indraf'iri (Sumatra). —1,291 lbs. Tambulak. —2,2100 lbs.234 words
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543 1911-12-14 3 The following information relating to the rubber industry is taken from the L. and C. Express of November 17 Tho market for Para has txsm very quiet, with au easier tendency. Hard Kino on tho spot aud November-December delivery closes543 words
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233 1911-12-14 3 According to the (lummi /fitting, tho so called rubber valorisation scheme in lira/.il has recently received zealous consideration tit various meetings of the Congress. The (lovernment projstsal for the flotation of a loan of £6,000,000 has l>eon worked out, and the interest233 words
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2818 1911-12-14 4 Tho third ordinary general meeting of the Brieh Kubber Estates, Ltd., was hold on November 10, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate, E.C., Mr. K. Moreau, tho chairman of the company, presiding. 1 he Chairman in the2,818 words
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782 1911-12-14 4 The adjourned first annual general meeting of tho shareholders of this company was held at the head office, No. 1, Foochow Road Shanghai, on November 15. Tho directors present were Messrs. H. Robertson, (presidiug), A. M. Evans, and Von Fischerz.782 words
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1595 1911-12-14 5 The second annual meeting oftheSungei Buaya (Sumatra) Rubber Companv Ltd was held on November 15, at tin? roistered offices of the Company, 5, Whittington avenue, London, L.C., Mr. A. G. Angier (Chairman of the Company) presidin'* Tho1,595 words
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Article144 1911-12-14 5 The following gentlemen so far, have agreed to act on the Hon. Advisory Comniittec for the European section I resident Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.; vice-president, llight Hon. Lord Elphinstone; Sir Daniel Morris K.C.M.G.; D.C.L.; D.Sc.; Sir Wil iam Treacher K.C.M.G.; Hon. K. Fielding, Hon. E Haling,144 words
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442 1911-12-14 5 At tho meeting of tho Sagga Rubber Company, Limited, on November 11, Mr. J. H. Starey said he trusted that the shareholders would share the view of tho board that tho progress of their enterprise was fairly satisfactory. During the year they had442 words
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Article307 1911-12-14 5 The report of the Kisumii Rubber Instates, Limited, for the period from the incorpora tion of the company to Juno .‘10, states that the total acreage of the estates acquired was 5,950 comprised in threo blocks Mumias Road 472, Kibos 0,478 and Kibigori 2,(HX). Tho directors havo307 words
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Article99 1911-12-14 5 At Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, on December 6, the Federated engineering Company, of Kuala Lumpur, sued Ihikit Rajah Rubber Company for $2,000, balance of contract for work done this year. Originally the sum of 98,954.40 was claimed by plain tiffs, but of this sum $6,951.10 was paid99 words
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Article589 1911-12-14 5 Dr. J. Q. NijhuiH created an cmharaMsing scene in the llritish Supreme Court, Shanghai, yesterday morning, says the China Press of November 21, when he excitedly declared that the defence in his suit against the Siak589 words
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149 1911-12-14 5 At a meeting of tho shareholders of the Sinjopak l(uhlw:r Instates, held at Shanghai ou November 2‘.f, an informal resolution was adopted by tlio shareholders calling an extraordinary general mooting for tlio purjioHo of voting ou a resolution for voluntary liquidation. Tho mooting149 words
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566 1911-12-14 6 An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Molesworth Brothers' Rubber Estates, Limited, was field, on November 10, at Winchester House, Old Rroad Street, E.C., for the purpose of receiving a report of the proceedings at the extraordinary general meeting held on October 25566 words
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Article221 1911-12-14 6 The report of tho Kurunegala Rubber Company, Limited, for the year to June 530 states Unit tho acreage of land held remains at about 1,5350 acres, of which some 978 acres are now under cultivation. The plantings have been mainly with llevea Jirasiliensis, excepting in exposed and wind221 words
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398 1911-12-14 6 The r«*|)ort of tho Narborough (F.M.S.) Rub ber Estate, Limited, for tho period from the incorporation of tho compauy on April 27, 1910, to Juno 80, 1911, a period of 14 months, states that tho estate comprises tho area j of398 words
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191 1911-12-14 6 In the Companies Wiuding-up Court, on November 14, tho petition of A. H. Murgatroyd and another for the compulsory windingup of the Ankobra Rubber Estates, Limited, came before Mr. Justice Swinfen Eady, when counsel for the company asked for191 words
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Article67 1911-12-14 6 The following prices of rubber were realized on the sale of rubber at the Auction Mart, Malacca, on Saturday Sheet 1 at $240.30 per picul Sheet 2 at 233.00 Crepe at 238.00 Scrap crepe... at 200.00 Hark crepe... at 192.00 Scrap untreated 164.00 All lots were disposed67 words
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Article104 1911-12-14 6 A w T ire in the Times of Ceylon, dated the 1st inst., says :—Another Rubber Plantations Investment Trust baby is appearing on Monday, namely, the Rail Lias Tobacco and Rubber Company, with a capital of £300,000, of which *****,000 is being issued in XI shares. Tho104 words
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676 1911-12-14 6 An adjourned meeting of the South Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, was held to receive the committee's report. Mr. Parsons, who presided, said that at the tirst meeting it had been projw>scd to wind up the company. After a long discussion a committee676 words
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Article97 1911-12-14 6 It is reported in Colombo that Mr. E. W* Dartnell, a planter of Peacock Hill estate, has shot himself. The manager of the Nyalas Rubber Estates reports that the output of tapioca for November amounted to 184 piculs, dry weight. A London wire of November 25 says:— The97 words
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405 1911-12-14 6 The report of tho AugloSumatra Itnbu. C ompany, Limited, states that tho acre,,;? for the year to May 81 show a profit 2, providing for depreciation of buildings and machinery, and charging to revenue the un keep of the whole planted area,405 words
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338 1911-12-14 6 Tlio report of the Hevea Rubber Trust, Limited, for the period to June 30, states that in accordance with the prospectus and in view of the policy approved by the shareholders at a meeting held on December 9 last, the338 words
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Article78 1911-12-14 6 Messrs. Outhrio and Co. inform us ,a they have received cable advice from Eondo that a call of one shilling per share ing the shares fully paid) has been made 0 the partly paid shares of this company, P'V* able to tiie Hoyal Hank of Scotland. n78 words
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