The Straits Budget, 21 December 1911
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1911-12-21 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2810 Singapore, Thursday, December 21, 1911. fITAIIISHEO OVER NAIF A CENTUR Price 25 cents28 words
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Article291 1911-12-21 1 LEADERS— India in the Melting Rot 10 The Declaration of London 10 Royalty for India 10-11 The Outlook in China 11 Mata-Mata Ruteh n Shipping Combinations 11-12 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Police Discontent 2*3 Valuation Appeals 3 Hulls Dramatic Club 3 Local Telegrams 3291 words
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Article3847 1911-12-21 1 The owners of the steamer have received a telegram from llongm n forming them that tlie passe ng<> s transferred to the Hopsang at Gaalong <y and the Glenfalloch taken m tow. steamers arrived at Hongkong on afternoon, and all the passengers ha\e landed safely. Major General3,847 words
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1780 1911-12-21 2 The dissatisfaction that has been simmering among the Furopean )>olice force of the Straits Settlements for years past Ims been brought to a climax by the announcement that a new scale of pay will be introduced with1,780 words
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322 1911-12-21 3 Appeals against tho new assessments for 1912 were heard by tho Municipal Commissioners on the 15th instant. Mr. F. J. ll&llifax presided and the other members present wereMessrs. J. Carapict, A. W. lleau, A. M. S. Angullia and Cilia Iveng Chin.322 words
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Article268 1911-12-21 3 Quite an enjoyable evening was spent in the Tanglin Theatre on tho 19th inst., when The Buffs Dramatic Club gave the first of three performances of Cinderella, a pantotnine, in two acts, by Lieutenant H. A. I howlcs. Fortunately, the heavy rainstorm cleared before the entertainment commenced268 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article184 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 13. Tho trial of Dr. J. K. Smith, hon. secretary of the Engineers’ Institute, at Penang, on charges of receiving money in connection with a St. Leger swt*»n, and also with assistin the management of the same, took place to-day. Accused184 words
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Article116 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 16. Tho rei>ort of tho Mcnglcmbu Lode Mining Co. for the period ended September 30 shows a gross profit of $69,602 after providing establishment expenses and setting aside a liberal allowance for depreciation. The balance amounts to $37,470 which, with116 words
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Article76 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 18. Mr. Meadows Frost, tho Adviser to the Kedah Government, has left by mail train to-day for Singapore, where his marriage to Miss Carver takes place. He returns in a fortnight. Said .Sliahabudin, Auditor General, and Said Mansar, Director of Lands, accompany76 words
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Article79 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 18. Before re-embarking on the P. anti O. steamer Assayo, tho Prince anti Princess Alexander of Took went by motor to the Botanical Gardens. They were caught in a very heavy rain shower anti had to change their attire at tho79 words
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Article74 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, December ‘2O. Tho wedding took place at St. George’s Church, to day, of Mr. Franklyn Itobinson, District Officer, Balik Pnlau, the fourth son of Mr. William Henry Kobinson of Southmanster, Essex, and Miss Ada Charlotte Hiller, eldest daughter of Mr. .1. I*.74 words
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Article144 1911-12-21 3 (From Our Own CorrHsi*ondknt.) Penang, December 20. Mr. S. It. Burkland has beaten Mr. D. A. M. B rowu, in the Penang Golf Championship, by five up and three to play. The Licencing.Justieessat in the first magistrate’s court, on the 19th inst., to consider the annual batch144 words
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855 1911-12-21 3 Although it concluded in a manner which loft an impression of Homo di.~ satisfaction tho boxing toiirnamont at Tangliu Barracks on Satunlay night was an enjoyable affair of itH kind. There wore five contents between iiiod from H.M.S. Kent and855 words
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Article13 1911-12-21 4 [The Straits Times is not responsible (or the opinions of its correspondents.!13 words
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Article111 1911-12-21 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In a country into which Tamils (most of whom will be in daily contact with planters anxious to up the language) are pouring it is astonishing that tlio Press has not been made as yet the medium of111 words
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Article1011 1911-12-21 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am glad to see that you have again opened the question in regard to hospital managements of this colony under the cover of Wanted, an X Hay Equipment.” 1 have no doubt you would have liked to enlarge a1,011 words
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Article612 1911-12-21 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—With reference to what has appeared m your issues of last week and the beginning of this week respecting the peace negotiations between the Chinese Republic and the Mancliu Government, I beg to inform you that there will be no peace612 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article292 1911-12-21 4 Garrison Golf Club. The following scores were returned for the monthly medal which was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 Captain Dennis 47 44 14 77 Lieut. Creery 42 48 8 82 W. M. Graham 44 49 10 83 P. Fowlio 40 44 sc. 84292 words
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Article433 1911-12-21 4 5.R.C. Four-oared Race. Much interest was taken in the four-oared race arranged by tho Singapore Rowing Club, on the 15th inst. the event taking place under the best of conditions. The water was smooth, there was little or no wind and the course, from a point opposite the Drill433 words
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Article368 1911-12-21 4 M.F.A, Semi-Final. The Darul Bahar, of Pulo Brani fame, who carried off tho championship shield and medals of the Malaya Football Association, for three successive years, and who presented the shield back to the Association for further competitiou, again came to tho semifinal, in this year’s cuptie. They met368 words
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Article65 1911-12-21 4 S.L.R.A. Spoon. The December Spoon was shot for yesterday. the competitiou including deliberate firing at 100 and 150 yards, and snapshooting at Wantage Target (150 yds.) The results follow:— .8 1 S§ Miss Kerr 62. scratch 22. 84* Mrs. Watkins 58. *4 6P2 9. 70-2 Goldie 53. *365 words
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Article65 1911-12-21 4 Singapore v. Selangor. The following will represent Singapore against Selangor, at hockeygoal, A. W. D. Dove; backs, E. R. Taylor and Lt. J. L. Carey; halves, E. W. 1*. Fulcher, A. S. Gardner, and J. H. C. Lane (captain); outsido right, Major W. M. L. Bower; inside right, Lt.65 words
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Article275 1911-12-21 4 On January 11 and 13, 1912, a theatrical performance will be given at the Teutonia Club in aid of the Children’s Aid Society which is much in need of funds. The work which this Society carries on is known to all, and we are sure the public will275 words
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953 1911-12-21 5 The natural perversitv of hour has l?)r0 )r0 har the Government’s scheme If cllan lu Telok Ayer. The cl, nil at less tlian the complete {hand”** 1 not,lin original intention S bSvtou "t W, wall from Johnston’s lMe,953 words
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232 1911-12-21 5 In their weekly share circular dated, December 14, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state 1 be tone for rubber shares has been firmer than some time past and tho market eloses strong in both sterling and local stocks, with a larger business232 words
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223 1911-12-21 5 The death was announced some time ago at the Savoy Hotel, Mussooric, of Miss F. M. Garnet Ormc, aged about 50. Miss Garnett Orrnc was fouud dead in bed in her room at the hotel in the early morning of223 words
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Article175 1911-12-21 5 Hundreds of rickshas decorated with small replicas of the Hamburg American Lines house-flag advertise the fact that the Clevelandites have arrived in Singapore. The vessel, the now familiar Clove land, came in on December 11 after having had to pass through quarantine on account of having come175 words
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1203 1911-12-21 5 A meeting of tho Legislative Council was held on the 15th inst., when there were present:—His Kxccllency theOtlicer Administering tho Government (It. J. Wilkinson); His Fxcelleney the General Officer Commanding (Major-General Stephenson, C. 8.) the acting Colonial1,203 words
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286 1911-12-21 5 The municipal authoritii s are enlaced at the moment in investigating alleged serious defalcations on the part of a Chinese employee who, until ou the 1 Ittli inst. was cashier in the house assessment department and who lias now disappeared. His name286 words
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Article251 1911-12-21 5 'I’ll** first annual report of the V.M.C'.A. Parliamentary debating Society is ns follows: Mootings. As f:ir as tin* records, which luivo been kept from May 17, lllll, show, there have been fifteen meeting'll of the society, which included a coronation banquet and a public debate. McihIm rship.251 words
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Article2684 1911-12-21 6 (Skcond Articlk.) Following Johnnie Northwood’s star through the vicissitudes of hia youthful career the reader of Sixty Yoara’ Life and Adventure in the Far Hast ia dragged neck and crop through a aucceaaion of incident, adventure and episode that leave him bewildered, breathless and admiring. They2,684 words
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Article566 1911-12-21 6 Judge’s Severe Remarks on a Faked Case. Judgment \va« given by Mr. .Justice Fisher, on the 18th iust. in several appeals against decisions of the magistracy. A woman namedlvoh Liau Xeo, represented by Mr. W. A. X. Battenbeig, appealed against a conviction for assisting in tho running566 words
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Article1121 1911-12-21 7 about 11 the tide ftnng very Htron? acro88 but very much underS we mf 8 U(1 0Ur ve88el auxiliary screw) onl y anchorage at Shanghai till eirCtlln Mi Ulc mg morning, and even tl.™ f y A followand Cty ,8 m the fflthie,l condiS you can m1,121 words
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279 1911-12-21 7 Following upon the telegram which was received about a fortnight ago, says tho N.C. Daily News, of Docomber 5, giving the news of the murder of Pore Castanet, the French missionary, in Szechuan, a letter received Yesterday by the Missions Etrangcros279 words
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194 1911-12-21 7 The members of the Indian Society are nearly all Army officers and Civil servants, and no more distinguised band of stamp-lovers could be brought together in one organisation, observes a writer in tho Daily Telegraph. In this connection one of the vice-presidents, Mr. Wilmot Corfield,194 words
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Article71 1911-12-21 7 Messrs. Kennedy and Co. furnish us with the following result of operations during the month of November 16-11 Pis. 161.75 561.82 9,918.51 Mines’ '26-11 150.84,, 61.67 9,802.30 output 4-12 M.JO r„7 7.0 H sale 4-12 13..>2 58.90 728.73 t 4-12 3.79 32.52 123.25 A total of Pis.71 words
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360 1911-12-21 7 The Supreme Court was crowded this morning, says tho Times of Ceylon, of the 6th inst., when, before Mr. Justice Wood Kenton, tho case came unfor trial in which Mr. K. H. Williams, formerly manager of tho Ceylon branch of Messrs.360 words
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436 1911-12-21 7 It never ruinH but it flours, we liavo hoard; which just about expresses the thought of Singapore. After languishing for many years on a skimpy allowance of two theatrical companies per annum, the Settlement is now being favoured with frequent436 words
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859 1911-12-21 7 In view of the enormous interest aroused by tho King Kmperor s announcement at tho Durbar that tho Government of India would bo transferred from Calcutta to Delhi, we roproduco tho following views printed in tho859 words
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634 1911-12-21 8 Mr. CliarloH Oswald Forrest, of thoP.W.I). surveying branch, appeared before Mr. Acton, second magistrate, in the preliminary inquiry into a chai go of causing death by a rash act, on the 13th inst. The case arises out of the shooting of634 words
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Article258 1911-12-21 8 In some things, perhaps, we might sit at the feet of American confreres with advantage. There has been a sort of yellow fever and malaria scare at Honolulu, and the local organ comes out with realistic pictures of the larvae, the wrigglers and the day mosquito followed258 words
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Article1222 1911-12-21 8 A British captain’s extraordinary exjx»ri cnees in Siberia, where lit; was arrested by the police, his baggage seized, his papers removed, and his money taken, with the result that ho was stranded for a fortnight at1,222 words
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314 1911-12-21 8 Many interesting facts are revealed in the report just issued of the results of the day census taken in the City of London. The grand total of all persons employed or resident in the City on April 28 was 364,061,314 words
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Article178 1911-12-21 8 Sentenced to walk the floor for two hours each night with a baby in his arms was tho fate of Patrick Knight, arraigned in the court of domestic relations at Chicago, on November 11, on complaint of his wife who charged non-support. When Judge Sabath saw178 words
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596 1911-12-21 8 Having, in an unguarded moment, asked a newly-returned Colonist what Rort of a time he had on the Japanese mail by which he travelled, we are favoured with the following article. I’nablo to express himself adequately in596 words
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Article121 1911-12-21 8 According to the Siam Observer of the 7th iust., a record seizure has beeu made by the Bangkok Customs Officials. Between 1 and 3 a.m. that morning they discovered on tho steamer Nuen Tung gun caps to the amount of 357,(XH) and b8 gun locks. This121 words
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Article100 1911-12-21 8 From Messrs. Morrison and Co.’s weekly market report, dated Rangoon, December 1, wo take the following:—A few thousand bags of white rice were bought by Chinamen from small mills at Rs. 370 for early December specials, but otherwise millers are, for the most part, inclined to look100 words
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702 1911-12-21 9 An appeal from a judgment nf Hin t' Appeal of Selangor in Z f t JI C Urt of before the Judicial Cornu,Hteo n?'«’ Council on Noveiula r T a702 words
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Article96 1911-12-21 9 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, that during the week ending Decern there were 276 deaths, giving a ratio per rnillo of population of 45.16. Mala.ru accounted for 49 deaths, phthisis 2., co sinus 17, beri-beri 537, bronchitis 11,' y96 words
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720 1911-12-21 9 the Zrn tl f Bangkok has been achiovn?! f r c i ,Iluimna tion but nothing of t! e dBO far haH 0( l ua,lo 1 the splendour l,; e tlo n; at tho Minist, y of Marine, Hays the720 words
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Article89 1911-12-21 9 The following is a copy of a telegram sent to the King-Emperor of India at Delhi, on December 12:—Tlio Sin«fti>oro Hmilu comi,amity respectfully offer their hearty com eratulatioDH to Your (Iracloils Majesty ami Her Imperial Majesty tl.e Dueeu Klupress on this unique, memorable ami most happy occasion89 words
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534 1911-12-21 9 From the rejiort of the directors of the Pusiug Lama Tin Mines, Ltd., to have been presented at the eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders ou November 2H, we take the following During tho year ending June 30,534 words
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Article170 1911-12-21 9 For some months past, says the B. N. B. Herald of December 4, the Public Works De partuientof Sarawak have been engager I on the erection of a new light-house*at Tanjong Po, and it a matter for congratulation that the work is now finished ami170 words
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Article153 1911-12-21 9 The following items are taken from the Straits Settlements (Jovernment (luzctte of the 15th instant: -Sonor Don Domingo Penu, the acting Chilian Consul (tenoral at Calcutta, has consular jurisdiction over the British Colonies in Asia. The exequatur of Mr. Tan Cliien elm as acting Consul (toneral for153 words
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Article703 1911-12-21 9 Tim Italians art! credited with the intention, as hooii as their occupation of Tripoli in definitely Mettled, of making Tobruk into a large port and of constructing a railway lino thence to the frontier to703 words
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Article33 1911-12-21 9 (From Our Own (Jokrkhponmcnt). Hongkong, Occcmbcr 11. The strike of Chinese printers at Hongkong, which commenced on November 'i'l, is at an end, the men having returned to work unconditionally.33 words
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Article51 1911-12-21 9 (Kicom Ouii Own (okkksjondknt.) l)cccuibcr 14. It is reported from Cantou that, on Tuesday, a number of revolutionaries crossed .over to tho ItritihIi concession at Shauuaui, and stolo a from tho grounds of tho llrttish Consulate. The >***** wrh subscqin utly rocoverod in a street in tho native51 words
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Article70 1911-12-21 10 Horsfall. —At Westmoro, Singapore, on December IH, the wife of Geoffrey Garnett Horsfall, of a son. Sarawak. —On November 18, at 8, CadoganGardens, London, S.W., Her Highness the ltance Muda of Sarawak, u daughter. SiMK.—()n December 14, at Singapore, the wife of F. I). Sitne, Bukit Lintaug Estate, Malacca,70 words
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Article51 1911-12-21 10 Knight—Starling.— On December 16, the Right Reverend the Bishop of SingajKire, assisted by the Rev. L. Dawson, Percy Lister, son of the late Francis Kniehtand Mrs. Knight of Dudley, to Mabel Beatrice, daughter of the late Matthew Henry Starling of Bombay, and Mrs Starling, West Hampstead. Indian papers please51 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1005 1911-12-21 10 —Straits Times, December 14. It is impossible to weigh up in the space of a few hours, and with imperfect details at command, the fidl significance of all that may be involved in the Royal statement at Delhi. We do not marvel that the nows—Straits Times, December 14. - 1,005 words
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Article1025 1911-12-21 10 -Straits Times, December 15. That the Houhc of Lords is not quite dead yet may be inferred from the fact that it has rejected tho Naval Prize Bill by a substantial majority. That Bill, in addition to sundry other things, accepts tho Declaration of London, and-Straits Times, December 15. - 1,025 words
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Article1069 1911-12-21 10 —Straits Times, December 16. The transfer of India's capital from Calcutta to Delhi lias not evoked unbounded enthusiasm. The arguments advanced in favour of the change aro strong, no doubt, and arguments against it might be strong also. But the King has spoken, and there the matter—Straits Times, December 16. - 1,069 words
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Article1033 1911-12-21 11 leaders and counsellors.—Straits Times, December 18. There has been for some days a lull in the flow of news from China, and we may conclude that the larger and more disciplined forces of Imperialists and Revolutionists are standing at ease until it is seen what progressleaders and counsellors.—Straits Times, December 18. - 1,033 words
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Article1152 1911-12-21 11 actual conditions which prevail.—Straits Times, December 19. Wo are not partial to strikes. Wo aro so much against them in a Government service that wo should bo ready at any time to sup port the view that a postman, a policeman, or any other servant of tho Stateactual conditions which prevail.—Straits Times, December 19. - 1,152 words
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Article980 1911-12-21 11 'J—— O -Straits Times, December 21). Some considerable interest has been aroused by au announcement that the Union Castle, the Royal Mail, and the KUlcr Dempster steamship companies are to be combined. A message yesterday tells us that they will have a tleet of about 300 steamers, and'J—— O -Straits Times, December 21). - 980 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement93 1911-12-21 10 The Po.t ‘rae price of the Sir ails Times in |HB a year. The i>o»t free price of the Straits budget it 9u a year If it not necettarv to tubscribe for a year. The tub•criptiont for thorter period* are at the tame proportionate rate at for a year. The93 words
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Obituary64 1911-12-21 10 DEATHS. .Ta< or. In Switzerland, Flora Faill, wife of Edonard -l.icot. passed away December 17. Deeply momued. Other papers please copy. Banks. At (irassdale, River Valley Road. Singapore, Florence Amy, the loving and devoted wife of C. W. Banks. Funeral at Bidadari Cemetery at r ».«J() this afternoon. Daviks. —At64 words
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686 1911-12-21 12 A Royal salute of twenty-one guns from Fort Canning announced the arrival in port of the British delegate to the Siamese coronation, on his way homeward, ou the 13th inst. H. I *riuce Alexander of Teck accompanied by General Sir James686 words
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1354 1911-12-21 12 Dr. Sun Yiifc Sen, the prophet who hath honour in his own country, spent Friday night in Singapore. He arrived shortly after five o'clock by tho P.andO. mail steamer Dcvanha, from Europe, and with1,354 words
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Article367 1911-12-21 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. December 14. Doctor Sun Yat Sen, General Homer Lea and Mr£ Lea are on board the P. and O. steamer Devanha en route for Shanghai. Dr. Homer Lea directs the military side of the revolutionist work, and Las already been engaged367 words
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424 1911-12-21 13 writes H eorresponaont, was felt--8!T 8 4, news ot the doith of M™ c W R V.‘“ which took pUce on Monday n'inl.t at 8 house o her friends, the a? Orat,dale, Where she had Iks,,, removal from Katong \\hon it424 words
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311 1911-12-21 13 The committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions: Previously acknowledged $1,774.02. Collected by Lady Hyndmau-Jones.—Sir \V. 11. Hyndnuvn- Jones $25, llis Honour Mr. Justice Fisher $25, Honourable Mr. T. de M. Braddell $25, Anonymous" $25, “K. Waveney $25,311 words
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Article120 1911-12-21 13 Details aro to hand of the gallant fight fm life of Commander Frederic Hnne, o 1 St. Vincent, who was drowned off Land s Knd at daybreak one day a month hurricane was blowing ns the 1 rounded Land’s Knd and the Loimuan went on deck120 words
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600 1911-12-21 13 (From Our Own Corrkiiponi.knt.) t Colombo, December 15. and r 8t Ulatch y two tho M. C. C. *1,5, ust r« ll,a was commenced at Sydney Wickot°pe rfect WOather Wa fine and the I 'vi»«'JS h (^Urr °y J Ir o»«on600 words
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Article51 1911-12-21 13 \Ye have received a long, anonymous letter complaining bitterly of the extortion prae ti J by the police upon Chinese hawkers who assemble in Temple and Smith Streets so, and lie c n t l ]ax i(, y allowed to liawkcm inquired intTby one of the senior51 words
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Article447 1911-12-21 13 As recorded in our issue several weeks ago, tho Gloufalloch put intoGaalong Hay, on tho east side of Hainan Island, at the end of last month in a disabled condition, owing to the loss of her propeller. She447 words
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Article202 1911-12-21 13 On the 17th inst. tiie whole of the Singapore Volunteer Corps, including tin; Scouts, with the exception of tho Malays, attended a church parade. J'unctually at r > p.m., the corps maridied to St. Andrew’s Cathedral from the S.V.C. Drill Hall, headed by the band202 words
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Article152 1911-12-21 13 At the E. tV <>. Hotel, Penang, on the 15th inst., Mr. C. FI. Paterson gave a farewell dinner to Mr. It. G. Watson, C.M.G., British lb-sklent of Perak, who is proceeding home on leave by the J». iV O. mail steamer Assaye. 'l'hose152 words
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332 1911-12-21 13 Discussing tho subject of beri beri, and jiossibly alliod conditionM, Dr. (filbert E. Brooke, tilt; editor of tho Malaya Medical Journal, writes in the October issue hh fob Iowh —Much work has boon done during recent years in the direction of Braddon's rice332 words
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239 1911-12-21 13 Mysterious circumstances surround the disappearance of Mr. F. Bergmann, of Messrs. Tolgo and Sell rooter, who has not be«»ti seen since last Thursday evening, says the China I'less, of December fl. When fast seen Mr. iJcrom.inn was wearing full evening dress239 words
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212 1911-12-21 13 Concluding itn account of tlm naval recoption at Hangkok, on the 7th inst., the Hangkok TimcH says: Ah IIIh Majesty left there was an unro* hearHed incident, which took the King unite *»y surprise, The State carriage with outriders was drawn212 words
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Article5517 1911-12-21 14 ILong and specially important messages 1 be found under separate heading*. All the other Reuter telegram* received duiing the past week are given below. Wednesday, December Id. The Time* coi resjMmdi nt ut Teheran says the5,517 words
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Article1089 1911-12-21 15 Berlin, December 13. The Rossija declares that the ex Shall w ill only lx; recognised if Russia is ;»<•-■i.illy agreeable with England. The Rossija repeats the assertion that Russia will not divide Persia, and is agreeing with England in recognising the 'I r.-aty of 1!M)7. It is reported1,089 words
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376 1911-12-21 16 Evidence was heard by Mr. Firmstonc in the District Court, on the 19th inst., in connection with a charge of criminal breach of trust against a tamby employed by Moutrie and Co. The allegation was that the376 words
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208 1911-12-21 16 On January 4 next, the Austrian Lloyd will inaugurate their now fast monthly service of steamers from Trieste to Shanghai. The services of this company have long provided a most popular fast route to Bombay, since the excellent attention to208 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article280 1911-12-21 16 December 13 Ellenga, Brit, str., Learmont, Rangoon, Boustead Hirano Maru, Jap. str., Fraser, London, P. Simons Benclencb. Brit, str., McMillan, London, P, Sin ons Astraea, II M era, Kiddle, Bangkok, S. N. Officer Maha Chahkri, 11. I. S. M. yet. Sohoning, Bangkok Yarofeiavl, Bus. str. Alexieff, Vladivostok, Borneo Coy280 words
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Article223 1911-12-21 16 December 13 fPatani, Qer. str., Bangkok Kirin Main, Jap. str., Hongkong Japan 14 Slavonia, Ger. str., Hamburg via ports Bencleucn, Brit, str., Hongkong Japan f Calliope, Brit, str., Calcutta Nam Sarg, Brit, str., Penang Calcutta Maras, Dut. str., Muntok Palembang l Birkentels, Ger. str., Manila 15 Assaye, Brit, str.,223 words
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Article240 1911-12-21 16 Sinqaporb, Dkckmbbb 20, 1911. BXOHANQB. Ob Lobdob— Bank 4 m/e 2/41 Demand 2/4 3 9 Private 6 m/s 2/411 O m/e 2/4 15 Ob Gbbhaby—Bank d/d 2881 Private 8 m/e 2421 Ob Fbabci—Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/» 299 Ob Ibdia—Bank T. T. 1741 Private 80 d/e240 words
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Article1017 1911-12-21 16 Singapore, December 20 1011 MINING. IsBne !2 Value Boyers Sellers 10 10 Beiat Tin B.50 4.(0 10 10 Bruang BOO 8.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.71 2 00 £1 41 Kinta Til 17 25 18.C0 xd £1 £1 Lahat Mine* 12.50 18.25 xd 10 10 Malacca Tin 2.001,017 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement305 1911-12-21 17 I Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders. 1 v/- \~Jfr t N I ESTATE TOOLS. STORES ANO REQUISITES. y Stocks. Prompt Delivery. r jr 1 PROPRIETORS OF THE PAT" TAPPING KNIFE. V r X Y X I BERTRAM'S Rubber Machinery AWARDED Ist PRIZE AND GOLD Jr MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. X305 words
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Advertisement61 1911-12-21 17 Before purchasing or hiring a piano send for New Illustrated Catalogue of g*».. a-. Over 1,300 of these High-class instruments are now in use from MANCHURIA TO THE STRAITS. O V, K. j Wtjvt SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. j *5 PRICE8 FROM $240 CASH or in Terms to Suit You. HIRE FROM61 words
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Advertisement183 1911-12-21 18 'UVvrill LfCl 41, OWARTH ERSKINE, LD Enginee IfltMTS FOR HORNSBY'S I vs! a.nd Contraotora, Blngapon GAS ENGINE AND SUCTION GAS PLANT. (SUITABLE FOR ANTHRACITE, COKE, CHARCOAL AND OTHER FUELS). NOW IN USE 'V OM NUMEROUS ESTATES. y >: 7 BIG 8UCGE8S. THE M08T ECONOMICAL PLANT EXISTENT. EA8ILY OPERATED..'Me**' SMALL OIL183 words
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Advertisement355 1911-12-21 18 fko only Hodhtno of tho kind awarded a vertlfloato a! the Calcutta £ihlbltlon, 1888-4, open to aM Registered. Dr. LALOR’S Trade Manic PRDSPHOOYNE HAS THE LARQEBT SALE OF ANY PHOBPHORIC MEDICINE IN THE WORLD. For forty yoers baa maintained its Its energising affects art shewn from tbs rorid-wide reputation at355 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1110 1911-12-21 1 We quote below the best available London list from the reports brought by the last mail, and add local quotations from the list by Mossrs. Fraser and Co (Singapore) ob the corresponding date for convenience1,110 words
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Article124 1911-12-21 2 London and Sinoaporb Rcbbrr Prick 9 1 General Rubber Export Duty 2 Malacca Rubber Auction 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Ruined by Rubber 2 Hcawood Tin and Rubber Estate 2 Rubber Exports 8 The Rubber Industry 5 Ledbury Rubber Estate 5 Rangoon Para Estates 6 Pegoh Flotation 6 November124 words
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Article32 1911-12-21 2 (From a Malacca Correspondent.) Tho following prices have been received (luring tho past week December 13 Fine Para 4/6.1 14 4/5* 15 4/44 16 4/4* it IS it 4/4*32 words
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Article64 1911-12-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 16. The Federated Engineering Company case against the Bukit Ra jah Rubber Company, in which $2,000 are claimed for balance of contract price for the erection of factory, was decided to-day. Mr. Justice Innes gave judgment for the Federated64 words
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Article38 1911-12-21 2 (From Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 17. A Colombo rubber service telegram states that Batu Caves Rubber Company pays a third interim dividend of 25 per cent., and Selangor a third interim of 621 per cent.38 words
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Article59 1911-12-21 2 Tho prices for tho period from December 15 to 28, 1911, inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorom basis are as under Sheet and biscuit ...$260 per picul. Fine crepe 265 Best scrap in erepe form... 250 Bark scrap in59 words
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Article52 1911-12-21 2 The following prices of rubber were realized on the sale of rubber at Tho Auction Mart, in Malacca, on the 16th instant:— Sheet at $236.00 per picul Scrap crepe at 195.60 Bark crepe at 188.60 Scrap untreated from $147.10 to $157 per picul, 1 ±U lots wore52 words
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1953 1911-12-21 2 The second annual ordinary general meet ing of tho Sungei Bahru Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on November 22, at Mincing Lane House, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Frank Copcman presiding. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts the1,953 words
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418 1911-12-21 2 Bitten by tlio boom in rubber, a bank manager endeavoured to get rich quickly. He, however, used money belonging to the bank, and lost it. Tlio story of his downfall was told at Leeds Assizes, where Arthur Bastow Nutter, 86, pleaded418 words
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Article102 1911-12-21 2 The fifteenth auction was held yesterday by tlio Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association when 111 cases weighing piculs 119 or 15,866 pounds were offered, and 74 cases weighing 10.723 pounds were sold, the remainder being held for higher limits. A nice parcel of very fine Pale102 words
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Article139 1911-12-21 2 Messrs. Guthrie and Company inform us that the laying of the pipes for the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estates the hydraulic installation now under construction on this mining property will, according to a report received from the company's engineers, bo completed by the end of139 words
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2268 1911-12-21 3 The adjourned ordinary eenernl r ,l t.!r t T. rdina,y Kuncr rneetii.. the United Batane Rubber Estates. Liraitod were held on November 22, at the rw, street Hotel, London, Mr A f! (chairman) presiding. n ler The Chairman said that, as they2,268 words
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Article186 1911-12-21 3 Mr. A. W. Prautch, who was recently asked by tho Governor-General of the Philippines to make a rojiort on the rubbergrowing possibilities of the Iwahig jienal colony, has submitted a conservative, but rather unfavourable, report on the colony as a suitable field for rubber. The following186 words
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Article184 1911-12-21 3 The first annual general meeting of the Kssequibo Rubber and Tobacco Kstates lias been hold, but as tbo accounts were not ready was adjourned to January 2‘J next. Sir if. Seton Karr, the chairman, gave an account of tho position of tho company. At the last meeting, he184 words
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840 1911-12-21 3 Tho following comiucntH are taken from tin* Financial Nowh of November 17 I have previously drawn attention to tho unreliability of statistics rotating to tho rubber industry of the Malay Peninsula, and am therefore pleased to observe that tho matter is840 words
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3684 1911-12-21 4 Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed at tin; first ordinary general meeting of the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited, held on November ‘2O, in the Great Hall of Winchester House, K. C. There was a large attendance3,684 words
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489 1911-12-21 5 The following information relating to the rubber industry is taken from the L?and C Lxpress of November 24: 1 lie market for Para remains steady, al“OUB" ‘l u T ,et Hard Fine on the spot, Dec..Jan. and Jan.-Feb. deliveries, quoted489 words
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235 1911-12-21 5 At a meeting of shareholders held on November 15, the resolution approving of tlie directors' policy in acquiring Suugei Bruas estate was adopted. The additional 11,..00 shares (which rank equally with the old shares as regards dividends payable after allotments in235 words
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1121 1911-12-21 5 oxtraonlmary B<mcrnl mooting of tho linatra I ara Rubber Plantations. Ltd., was held on November 20, at Cannon Street Hotel or tho Purpose of passing the following resolution:-** 1 hat the capital of tho r1,121 words
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1327 1911-12-21 5 The first ordinary general meeting of the Batu Kata (Sumatra) Kublx r Plantations, Ltd., was held on November 20, at Cannon street Hotel, K. C., Mr. Keith F. ArbuLhnot (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of1,327 words
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Article262 1911-12-21 5 'l'lii. first annual report of the Kuala Kubii Kuhls-r Kstate, fj lllll l< <I, for the period to .lime :JO states that the planted area on survey is as follows Planted in P.H)7, 127 acres planted in P.tOH, 7'» acres planted in WlO, PM) acres; total,262 words
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Article65 1911-12-21 5 Ml ssis. I'. W. Uarlo r iiwl I ill VO reeciv* «mI ;i tcleoram from tin secretary <>f tho In 'lhiiiy Ihihlx r Kstatr s, Ltd. und theCluny CiiLIm i Kstiitcs, Ltd. advising tin m that tlio directors have made a call of •> per shall) mi65 words
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1313 1911-12-21 6 The first annual general meeting of shareholders of the; Hatak Habit Rubber Estate was held on November 21 at Winchester House, Old Hroad Street, E.C., Mr. Edward Laurence Hamilton (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: The report and accounts1,313 words
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Article308 1911-12-21 6 The elirectors report on the Tillyfour Rubbe'r Company, Ltel.. for the year to June 30 last, that the yields from the company’s estates were as follow: Tea. 35,533 lbs.; cocoa. 34 cwt.; rubber, 2.320 lbs.: pepper, 1,302 lbs.; coconuts, 13,889. The tea crop realised a net price308 words
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Article163 1911-12-21 6 The directors, in their report from the date of the incorporation of the company viz., May 27, 1910 to June JO, 1911, state: In accordance with the policy originally forecasted and recommended by the late manager and Mr. J. A. Macgregor, 250 acres have been cultivated163 words
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266 1911-12-21 6 In tlio Chancery Division, on November 18, the action, Austin v. Rangoon l*ara Rubber Estates, Limited, came before Mr. Justice Swinfeu Hady, on a motion for judgment on agreed minutes. Mr. Whinnev (for the plaintiff) said this was a somewhat peculiar case.266 words
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Article233 1911-12-21 6 The London Evening Times has the following reference to the Pegoh Flotation on a sterling basis:—Considering the depressed condition of the rubber market, the promoters of Pegoh must be very bravo to offer us a rubber company. However, the venture will not seriously affect the money market, as233 words
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Article73 1911-12-21 6 Rembia.—3,927 lbs. Krubong.—l,o2l lbs. Lendu.—79o lbs. Sua Manggis.—Bso lbs. Sec Kee.—93o lbs. Kota 8a1ir0e.—3,775 lbs. Karan Rubber.—l,ll4 lbs. Padang.—2,96o lbs. Pengkalan Durian.—s,l46 lbs. Tebong.—4,93s lbs. Senawang.—l4,sB4 lbs. Gula-Kalumpong.—27,4oo lbs. Bukit Sembawang.—3,4Bo lbs. Anglo-Java. —3,450 lbs. Coffee, 100 piculs. Hemp, 350 piculs. Cocoa 330 piculs. United Malacca. —4*ooo73 words
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Article168 1911-12-21 6 Tlic following has been officially communicated to us :—A general meeting of the shareholders of the above company was held within the registered offices of the company, 47 —49, The|Arcade,on the 16fh iust. at 4 p.w. Mr.A.P. Goodwin presided, and there were also present Messrs. Boey168 words
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Article642 1911-12-21 6 Mr. E. R. Skinner, visiting agent, F.M.S. Rubber Co., is going on a visit to Java. The Gedong Estate Club has been exempted from registration under the Societies’ Enactment. Mr. M. J. Kennaway, manager of Escott and Leonards Estates, Tanjoug Malim, has gone on a trip to Ceylon.642 words
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