The Straits Budget, 4 June 1914
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1914-06-04 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVIII No. 2938 Singapore. Thursday. June 4. 1914. ESTABLISHED OVEB HALF A CTHTUBV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article301 1914-06-04 1 leadersThe Aviation Doath Roll 10 Canteen Scandals J® China s Gloomy Future 10*11 Empress Calamity H llukit Sumbawang Results 11 Murray and Marconi 11*12 Local and Gknkral Local and Personal I*2 The King's Birthday 3 Museums and Fisheries 6 Alarm of Fire Municipal Kuala Lumpur 6 Registration301 words
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Article4950 1914-06-04 1 »i w dredger capable of dredging a depth l' o Jm t has been ordered by the Bombay L through their Consulting Englf,r'1' au, l agents, Messrs. Sir J. Wolfe Barry J< I he now dredger is a very power.bucket hopper type. The object .'"Ling out this4,950 words
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2218 1914-06-04 3 Rkutkr’s Tklkgram. London, May 29. An Ottawa message says a wireloss messipe has been received at Quebec stating that the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland sank in a collision with2,218 words
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818 1914-06-04 3 It could bo said, with littlo risk of contradiction, that Singapore probably pays more attention to tho King's Hirthduy Ilian any other day calling for public observance. For the most part the various holidays reccivo818 words
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Article13 1914-06-04 4 The Straits Timoa is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.]13 words
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Article2114 1914-06-04 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, i would firstly like to mention that I have always read the Leaders in your paper with the greatest interest, with more than perhaps in any other. My judgment may not bo of any particular recognised weight,2,114 words
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97 1914-06-04 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I have received a letter from the Consul-General of Japan in England thanking me for the draft I sent for JC142 9s. 2d. in behalf of the Japanese Relief Fund. The Consul-General closes his letter by saying97 words
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Article325 1914-06-04 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In past years Mr. Kenneth Stevens has collected for Pearson’s Fresh Air Fund, and as ho is away from Singapore just now there is the chanco that nothing may be done and the fund suffer in consequence. I venture325 words
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Article264 1914-06-04 4 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —I havo read with interest your loading article on tho above subject published in the Straits Budget for May 7. If matters wero as statod by your correspondent it would certainly be a dcplorablo state of affairs, but they264 words
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Article819 1914-06-04 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-I read with great iuterest your leader of to-day as regards the terrible cala mity which be fell the Empress of Ireland It is of course too soon to bo able to dtfinii the responsibility, but I was somewhat struck by819 words
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Article1829 1914-06-04 5 (Fkum A Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 28. ,p, V M s. Museums aud Fisheries are ilitviwo distinct and separate departlut for some years the Director of fs a’*" has been carrying out the duties Muspector of Fisheries and it looks as tlu- departments were later on going1,829 words
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1412 1914-06-04 5 The Straits Echo of May 27 prints th following editorial Much less iu the interests of tho Press than of the public, we wish to endorso with all the strength at our command the remarks and suggestions made by1,412 words
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Article332 1914-06-04 5 The P. O. and the B. I. Give a dog a bad name Hays a correspondent who protests against our strictures on tlio 8.1. Steam Navigation Company "and lie’ll never got over it.” Iteally we think what our corresjiondcnt means is that we have heard that the 8.1. had a332 words
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Article121 1914-06-04 5 A call was received at tho Central Firo Station shortly before eleven o’clock on Thursday notifying an outbreak of fire in Anson Itoad, Tanjong l’agar. Chief Oflicer T. \N ilsou had four machines out and accompanied tho brigade to where tho conflagration was supposed to be raging.121 words
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Article2420 1914-06-04 6 (Kkom A Cokrkkponwcnt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 26. It is always interesting tu know how municipalities in different parts of the Peninsula are progressing. It helps other city fathers and lets the tax payers kuow how others are being treated. Our city is the third largest in Malaya,2,420 words
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991 1914-06-04 6 For tho greater part of Wednesday last week, a common jury at tho Singapore Assizes was occupied beforo the acting Chief .Justice, the Hon. Mr. J. A. S. Bucknill, K. C., in hearing evidence relatiug to a charge of gang robbery and causing991 words
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Article204 1914-06-04 6 Singapore has secured an acquisition id splendid premises of The Dispensary, in Raffles Square, who are to be compilin' ed on their enterprise in fitting 011 dispensary with such palatial fitting-* so varied an assortment of stock. Gne u best things the firm offer for sale is204 words
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2080 1914-06-04 7 ({•bom OUR Sl'KCIAL Corrk.pohd.nt.) 1 London, May 8. LM j 0 d old Chester Cop Las furnished us 1 h t most interesting race of the year so U it has sons. To begin witb.atrciuendous for Hare Hill a2,080 words
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567 1914-06-04 7 The anuual genera! moetiug of Bruang Limited, was held on Friday at tho registered offices of the company, Gresham House. Mr. G. A. Derrick presided, those proseut being Messrs. D. W. Uoid, J. Mackenzie and I*. M. ltobinson. In proposing the adoption of tho567 words
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Article113 1914-06-04 7 In their weekly share circular dated May 2H, Messrs. Fraser and Co. say:—Dealings in our share market have not been so restricted for Homo months and many quotations must be regarded as almost nominal in the local issues, a many of which arc scarcely ever enquired for.113 words
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453 1914-06-04 7 Tho rise and progress of tho coaling station at Sabaug, iu the Dutch East Indies, says La Gazette do ilollande, has been watched with somewhat mixed feelings by the Itntish Colony of the Straits Heltl* merits, and Englishmen will453 words
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Article298 1914-06-04 7 Tlio directors of the Itoyal Johore Tin Minium Co., Ltd., report as follows for tho fourteenth year of the company's working during the period commencing on February 6, IMU, and ending January 25, 1911:—Tho (piautity of oro received during this period was 201 piculs against298 words
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Article61 1914-06-04 7 No doubt householders in Singapore who have in tho past b< eu so sorely vexed by the servant problem will rejoice to hear that on -inly I there comes into force the ordinance d< ding with the registration of servants. It is understood that olio of the61 words
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928 1914-06-04 8 Tho fifty-first anniversary dinner o( tlio Newspaper Press Fund was held on May 1, at tho Whitehall Rooms, Hotel M<$tropolo. Tho Prime Minister presided, and was supported, among others, by Sir Kdward Russoll (treasurer of the fund), his928 words
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483 1914-06-04 8 An ordinary mcoting of tho Municipal Commission was held on Friday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others prosent wero Messrs. J. Carapiot, Syed Mohamed Alsagoff, Ching Keng Lee, Leong Man Sau, Tau Khiam Hock. Chia King Chin, H. Hall (acting483 words
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Article224 1914-06-04 8 Tho members and friends of tbo Cliineso Christian Association on Friday night, gave a very hearty reception to tho Uov. W. Murray on his roturn to Singapore, by the Siberian route, at their Hall, at Prinsep Street. The hall was crowded to over-flowing and224 words
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1348 1914-06-04 8 The twelfth annual general meeting of tho Tronoh Mines, Limited, wan held on May 7, at the Cannon-street Hotel, Mr. Charles Vivian Thomas (chairmau of the company) presiding. The secretary (Mr. A. H. Cullen, C.A.) read the notice convening the1,348 words
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432 1914-06-04 8 Soon after five o’clock on Friday afternoon a guard of honour, 50 rank and file, the pick of the K.0.Y.L.1., with band and colour, swung across Cavenagh bridge and afforded interest to a large crowd of natives assembled by •Johnston’s Pier where432 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article88 1914-06-04 9 Kkoh Of* OWN Oorkbspond.nt.) Kuala Lumpur, May 27. ft i of Towkay Loke Chow Thye Ji:S he a«a ina t M, D. O. 10 1 ),a a been dismissed. K C ori<' ual action was brought by the 11 Mr. D. G. Robertson for l!o«W a»w«K«w88 words
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Article114 1914-06-04 9 (Kkom Oi k Own' Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, May 28. Yesterday evening the Selangor Fire Dri_ Jlr celebrated tbe thirteenth anniversary of In foundation by a dinner at the Masonic Chief Officer Chartor presided, aud fl;« the guests were Messrs. Owen, Douglas, dones, Parry and Green. The health114 words
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Article74 1914-06-04 9 iKkom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 29. Tbe Kuala Lumpur amateurs gave a successful entertainment at the Town Hall last nii’lit. staging Admiral Peters, by W. W. Jacobs, followed by a short concert programme. The entertainment closed with Tbe Ghost of Jerry Bundler, by W. W.74 words
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Article509 1914-06-04 9 (1’kom Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, May 30. The first day’s racing opened in fine weather, though the attendance was below the average. Tho fields and raciug were fairly good. Kestilts Thk Mixed Handicap, one mile.—1. Belbeck iafield); 2. Satis (R. Billett); 3. Lady Flower (Thompson). Five ran509 words
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Article57 1914-06-04 9 (From Our Own Corrrspondrnt.) Ipoh May 28. The sab-committee appointed to consider improvements at the Ipoh Club suggest a new reading room, large lounge, verandah extension, ladies’ room, alterations in the billiard room and bar and the installation of the electric light. The estimated cost is 112,000.57 words
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Article35 1914-06-04 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 30. Mr. Oliver Marks, Residcut, has received a wire from the acting Resident, declaring that the Regent of Pahang was elected Sultan yesterday at Pekan.35 words
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326 1914-06-04 9 A very pretty wedding was solemnized by the Rev. .1. N ance at the Presbyterian Church, on Monday afternoon,between Miss Emily Ma rion Morrison, daughter of the late Mr. Alex ander Morrison (Messrs. Fraser and Neave, Ltd.) and Mrs. Morrison,326 words
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Article139 1914-06-04 9 In a recent notico wo gave somo details of the tirst of the now steamers, the Takada, which the British India S. N. Company are placing on their Apcar Line service between Calcutta and Japan. We now hear from Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Co.,139 words
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Article91 1914-06-04 9 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that during the week ending May 28, there were 222 deaths (155 males, 67 females), giving a ratio per rnille of population of 35.06. Malarial fever accounted for 27 deaths, phthisis 28, convulsions91 words
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963 1914-06-04 9 Singapore, with its magnificent harbour and its ample and continually growing shipping has, for many years past, felt tho need of further dock accommodation. Ono tiuc dry dock has succeeded anothor and many improvements have963 words
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420 1914-06-04 9 Tiio report of tho Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Tcltgraph Company, Limited, to bo Hubinittod to tlie meeting oa May 12, states that tlie gross receipts for tiio year to December 31 amounted to £738,129, against £747,230 for tho previous year.420 words
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287 1914-06-04 9 Tho mail from China brings par ticulars of tho score of Shanghai in the interport ritlu match. Tho score, 942, ties with that of Singapore, but as Shanghai made only 008 at tho longest 1:111*40 against *ll4 by Singapore, tho shield,287 words
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Article108 1914-06-04 10 Crawford— On May ‘27, at 4, Hamilton Terraco Fast, I‘artiek, Glasgow, to Mr. and Mrs Goo. Whyte Crawford, a daughter. Handy— On May ‘2H, at Barbington, Taojong Katong, to Or. A Mrs. J. M. Handy, a daughter. Cui ttwkll.— On May *2B, at Richmond,” Stevens Road, the wife of108 words
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Article49 1914-06-04 10 Stranoman Mobkison. —On Juno l,at the Presbyterian Church, Orchard Hoad, Singapore, hy the Rev. J. Vance, M.A., John Gerald, ouly son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stranoman, of Melbourne, to Emily Marion, elder daughter of the late Mr. A. Morrison and Mrs. Morrison, Jlillviow, I'pper Serangoon Hoad.49 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1017 1914-06-04 10 —Straits Times, May 28. The death of Mr. Hamel, for it is unhappily almost a certainty that the great aviator has perished, raises again the question whether wo are not seeking to increase our knowledge and our powers at too high a price. Within the past.—Straits Times, May 28. - 1,017 words
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Article1196 1914-06-04 10 Straits Times, May 29. Kceu sympathy* with tho consciousness that no more than justice has been done in tho ease of Colonel Whittaker. Ho is tho only person concerned in tho Canteen scandals who has been sent to prison without the option of a tine, and yet itStraits Times, May 29. - 1,196 words
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Article1029 1914-06-04 10 Guilts ’l iines, May 30. Viscount Bryce is one of the greatest living authorities on constitutionalism, and on republican constitutions it may almost be said that he has no rival. Therefore though his visit to China was but a mere wlmk from south to north while returningGuilts ’l iines, May 30. - 1,029 words
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Article1155 1914-06-04 11 forces by which we aro surroundod.—Straits Times, June 1. s nco the whole world was shocked "t-uliod by tho loHH of the Titanic ha« 1j« n so s l( un( j HQ urr jjj| 0 a calamity y 1 l 10 sinking of tho l’aciiic liner <>t Ireland.forces by which we aro surroundod.—Straits Times, June 1. - 1,155 words
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Article1093 1914-06-04 11 the estate clearly before his mind.—Straits Times, June ‘2 Wo were glancing almost carelessly over a roport of the Bukit Scmbawang meeting .when we found a statement by the chairman that the company had justified everything stated in tho prospectus.” This was so unusual that we forthwiththe estate clearly before his mind.—Straits Times, June ‘2 - 1,093 words
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Article1084 1914-06-04 11 above suspicion, else they aro unfit.—Straits Times, June 3. Care was taken by the House of fjords to form a committee to inquire into Lord Murray's dealings in Marconi Shares that would command the confidence of everyone. The ox-Whip of the Liberal party had to #o beforeabove suspicion, else they aro unfit.—Straits Times, June 3. - 1,084 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement98 1914-06-04 10 e Pont tree price of the Straits Timrs i« |3B a year The post tn price of th« Straits HuJget ii $M a y«ar It is not n. < i vary to subscribe for a year. The sub criptions l>.i shorter periods are at the same proporionate rat* a* for98 words
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Obituary19 1914-06-04 10 DEATH. Muhkkll. —On May ‘29, at Plymouth, England, Marie, wifo of Mr. G. J. Mussell; ago ‘20. By wire.19 words
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Article154 1914-06-04 12 A serious accident occurred at tho Tanjong Pagar wharves on Thursday as tho result of which Mr. N. R. Allan, shipping clerk with Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., is now detained in the General Hospital. About 10 o'clock Mr. A. W. D. Dove was detailing various154 words
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Article171 1914-06-04 12 The second anniversary of the M.E. Tamil Epwortli League was celebrated in the Short Street School on Sunday night with the Uev. A. J. Amery in the chair, the attendance be ing fairly good. The meeting commenced with a hymn, a Bible reading and prayer, followed171 words
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Article120 1914-06-04 12 The Kuala Luiupur Sanitary Board, on May ‘2O, discussed tho system of assessing property. The chairman brought to notice tho difficulty Hometiiues experienced in arriving at fair valuation for assessment purposes of new buildings which are occupied by the owners. The Malay Mail says ho in stanced the120 words
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Article1757 1914-06-04 12 (From A Cokrkspondknt.) Woltcvreden, May 30. The exhibition committee of the Batavia Bubber Congress have issuixl a preliminary publication bearing ou the formation of the jury, the general rules, the classification of exhibits, and other data in connection with the Congress. The committeo are offering diplomas and1,757 words
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1020 1914-06-04 13 London Finance. SOME REMARKS ON A BRUTAL BUDGET.” From our Special Correspondent. London, May 8. it i, not so very Ions <°° k >> ack and reca11 1 nf ,tasn with which the country retbe us t U 00,000,000 budget. Now we C' ot up to ton millions over ,£200,000,0001,020 words
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387 1914-06-04 13 A Chinese woman was killed, and four other persons so severoly injured that their removal to hospital was nect ssary, in an accident which occurred at FuJoh last night, states the Malay Mail of June 1. About 7.15 a motor bus,387 words
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283 1914-06-04 13 Mr. A. E. Nelson writing from London to The Times says It may interest some of your readers, particularly those connected with Singapore and the Straits Settlements, to know that a few days ago during the removal of the floor283 words
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Article96 1914-06-04 13 Many thousand pounds’ weight of human hair is exported from India every year, says a Consular report. The best customers aie firms in England and Germany. Most of the hair is obtained by dealers during the especially holy months of January and February, when Hindoo96 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article351 1914-06-04 13 5 R.C. v. Municipality. On tho club ground on Saturday tho S.K.C. boat tho Municipality. Scores: Municipality. S. H. MacIntyre c and b La Brooy 14 II. A. Scott b Q. James 4 F. K. Oorloll Ibw La Brooy 0 E. Galistan b La Brooy 6 W. A. Koyt351 words
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Article391 1914-06-04 13 S.R.C. Tournament. The Singapore Recreation Club concluded their tennis tournamont on May 27, when tho championship final between T. do Silva and C. F. Oliveiro, last year’s champion, was played off before a fairly largo crowd. Oliveiro captured the first game and de Silva the next two. Then391 words
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Article239 1914-06-04 13 Singapore Clolf Club. The following comjH:titiotm wero played over the Whitsuutido holidays, tho results beiu<> as under:— Mk.DVL COMPETITION.—18 holes. A. 47 38—12 73 Capt. C. W. Sprigs 45 42 14 73 F. M. Elliot 47 43 14 70 J. McKenzie 45 89 0 78 II. W. Kaper 40239 words
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Article38 1914-06-04 13 Sepoy Lines Golf Club. Fourteen cards wero taken out for the men’s medals for May, but only the following scores were returned A. Creery 81—2=79 P. F. David 90 10 80 E. U. Maundrell 101 14 8738 words
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Article82 1914-06-04 13 Tanfflin Club handicap. The following aro tho BcoroH for tho May Monthly Medal Bowling Handicap:— J. Waddell 679+ 70^749 A. E. F. JonoB 697 130 727 D. M. Craik 606 70 676 H. A. Brereton 464 200 664 II. L. Phillips 657 90 647 Tho following bowled, but did82 words
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Article157 1914-06-04 13 Tho nows of the death of Mr. William John Solly, head of tho British Post Ollico in Shanghai, will bo received with very much regret by many people in the Settlement, tho N.C. Daily News says. Mr. Solly was taken ill about three weeks ago, and he157 words
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Article145 1914-06-04 13 A terrible ending to a shooting trip in Ceylon occurred a few dayH ago. While out shooting on the Tissawewa Tank near Tissamahararna, Mr. Edward Bussell Ayrton, Arclueological Commissioner of Ceylon, and Mr. George McKerron Clark, Irrigation Engineer, stationed at Tissa, lost their lives. Particulars available are145 words
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Article2307 1914-06-04 14 |Tjonu and specially important messages will bo found mnlcr Hcparato headings. All tbo otln r Hooter telegrams received during tho past wot k art: given bolow.| Wednesday, May 27. Lord Kitchen* r, in bin report on2,307 words
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Article926 1914-06-04 14 c i* liL rl >a, May >7 Speaking in the Italian Clun.t* Guiiiano defended the p«»licv a Italy which had been the subject' press attacks. Ho proclaimed fn H l<jliitl close co operation existed with r lli the maintenance of the Prince o« U *V a ,Jr and926 words
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622 1914-06-04 15 gentleman interested in polo sends tho following account of tho Singapore Polo Club tournament played on Monday Oa Monday afternoon the quarterly tourna me ut for the Club cups was played on the polo around before a large and interested fathering622 words
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1983 1914-06-04 15 London, May 8. Mr. Lloyd Georgo has introduced the most remarkable Budget since his People’s Budget ot 1909. If the Chancellor of the Exclit quer had not perpetrated a financial scheme five years ago which brought torrents of1,983 words
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347 1914-06-04 15 The death occurred on Saturday night as the result of a fall from a motor cycle, of Mr. Geoffrey Owen Kvans, of tho Electrica Section of tho Posts and Telegraphs Department, Kuala Lumpur. According to the Malay Mail, it si347 words
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Article150 1914-06-04 15 An enjoyable ontortaimm nt was given on Friday night in the Y.M.C.A. hull by tho lads of the 1 Ht Singapore Troop Boy Scouts who were in evory way encouraged by quite a largo attendance. The display which tho Scouts gave was a varied one. They appeared150 words
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Article83 1914-06-04 15 On Thursday, in the third crurt, b* foro Mr. II A. Forrer, a Chinese ruitued St e Ileen, cashier in tlemploy of the Singapore M-niieipahty, was clanged with criminal bn cell of trust in rt spect of a suiu of 5' 00. N mention »,t any details83 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement69 1914-06-04 15 Property Sale. ‘"u Singapore property \\as di« '•v auction at Messrs. I’nwoll and "i on 1 in miay after noon Laud 1 known as HiS, Upper 1 > 1 id, 7tli uiile, an area 1 i j'j*. e mipriscd iu two Rtatuiory 1 },m> and 21'JH, subject to a total69 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article272 1914-06-04 16 May 27 V. dc la Ciotat, Fell, str., Lafont, Marseilles, M. MarituriCH Dihvara, lint, str., Kadiage, Hongkong, A. Gilfillau Kitano Marti, Jap. str., Cope, London, I*. Simons (lor. str., Hrssc I/iku liar, It. Meyer Jelungn, Brit. str., Sullivan, Rangoon, Boustead 28 India, Brit. str., Talbot, Shanghai, P. A O.272 words
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Article230 1914-06-04 16 May 27 A. Apcar, Brit, str., H’kong S’hai A Japan ludo Maru, Jap. str., Bombay via ports Toshima Maru, Jap. str., Yokohama Van (Moon, Dut. str., Labuan Bad jo via ports Arabia, Ger. str, Havre A’weip <t ’Thing Schwarzburg, Ger. str., Dunkuk it Hamburg V. de la Ciotat, Fell,230 words
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860 1914-06-04 16 Fortunately the rain of Tuesday morning did not interfere with the match, Singapore v. Johoro, which was played on the latter’s ground. The local team left here by the 2.54 p.m. train accompanied by a fair number of supporters. On arriving860 words
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Article265 1914-06-04 16 Sinqapgri, Jlnk 2, 1914. BXCHANOB On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4 x Demand 2/38* Private 6 m/a 2/48 8 m/8 2/41* On Gbkmawy Bank d/d 288 Private 8 m/a 2424 On Fnanon Bank d/d 288 j Private 8 m/a 298 On India Bank T. T. 174 4265 words
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Article360 1914-06-04 16 Sinoapo&i, June 3, 1914. MINING. vSJfe 2 Buyers. SeUevs 10 10 Ampang 8.50 1 1 Ayer Weng C.50 10 10 Belaft 2.60 2.95 10 10 Bruang 1.60 10 10 Kampar 9.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.85 1.65 10 10 Kinta Associai ion 10.00 11.60 £1 £1 Kinta Tin360 words
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Article30 1914-06-04 16 Per N. Y. K. Atsuta Maru s,iu n 9* Mr. WeddißO, Mr. W. <;. stifi A. W. Wilaoo, *2 cbildrcu and EuroS’ Mr. McLennan, Mrs. “"d children. 230 words
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452 1914-06-04 16 In connection with the New Kin*' Edward VII. Memorial Hospital at Penaug now being constructed by Messrs. R. Young M interesting test on a reinforced concrete beam lias been carried out at the above company’s steelworks at Sungei I‘inang. The test452 words
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Article145 1914-06-04 16 Mrs. Michell, wife of Mr. W. C. Michell, District Judgo, Penang, met with an a cident on Thursday morning at the ccu,< kL adjoining the ltitio Range, Penang. pears that she aud Mrs. Macintyre, 1 the Harbour Master, went out for a r after watching the145 words
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Article91 1914-06-04 16 In tli© entrance examination,• o Ar the following candidates are awar< 1 an3| ships:— P. Ponnampalam, S. vu(? C. H. Jacobs, Chong Ah Kpon, I am Khew, J. R. Jacobs, h- ft) |!owiog Perampalam, Leo \ang Kong. candidates are admitted into ,in E. Ho Swee,91 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article151 1914-06-04 1 GfNKßAL—'flit' Singapore Rubber Market 1 Kubb.T Invention 1 Mav Rubber Returns j Hnloh Rubber Hubber Prospects 9 XKLK.<iK VMS London Rubber Market 1 London Rubber Special 1 jj ekti n(!s and Reports Morton Rubinr Syndicate 1 Java Consolidated 1 Kmi Rubbe r Estates Victoria Rubber Estates 2 rtr as151 words
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Article45 1914-06-04 1 Quotations Current During The Week, Para First Latex to Arrive Crepe May 28 2.10 2/3* The Hast Asiatic Co.’s Report. Fine Para Plantation. N Spot Forward First Latex May 27 2/10 2/10 2/3* 28 2/10 2/10 2/2* •June 2 2/9* 2/9* 2/3*45 words
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Article27 1914-06-04 1 <Fi\om Our Own Cokrrspondbnt.) London, May 28. Strathmore pays 5 per cent. Syuthetic rubber and synthetic goods will won show at the Rubber Exhibition.27 words
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Article177 1914-06-04 1 at the meeting of the Merton «uubcr Syndicate (Limited), Mr. P. J. Burn' said that the profits for last year were luu u l f H\( r than those in tho previous year, i:il, lD ting to £1,423. With the amount 111 >i;ht f jrward from tho177 words
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459 1914-06-04 1 Tho Singapiro Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 142nd unction on Tuesday, when there were offered for sale 779.89 piculs or 108,985 lbs and sold 554.80 piculs or 73,973 lbs. Tho prices realised were Sheet smoked tine459 words
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Article132 1914-06-04 1 Mr. J. Kooij, an assistant of tho Branggah Banaian rubber estate, near \N lingi (.Java), is stated to have discovered a process for restoring tacky rubber to its normal condition. Ho communicated his discovery to I)r. Wurth, director of tho experimental station at Malang, and received from132 words
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1562 1914-06-04 1 The fourth annual general mo“ting of tho Java Consolidated Rubber and Coffee Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on May 15 when Mr. W. S. Davidson presided, supported by Messrs Mordhorst and E. S. Kadoorie, and the attendance represented 24,802 shares. The1,562 words
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Article2307 1914-06-04 2 Tlio fourth ordinary general mooting of tho Itini (.lava) Rubber Estates, Limited, wah hold on May 4, at *21, Ironmonger Lane, E.C., Mr. (J. M. Dundus Mouat (chairman of the company) presiding. Tho Chairman said: Sinco the date2,307 words
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Article195 1914-06-04 2 Singapore United.—2s,ooo lbs. Rukit Sembawaug.—2s,ooo lbs. Serangoon.— 8,650 lbs. Sumatra Para.—34,ooo lbs. Ratu Kata Estate.—l6,s44 lbs. Hnkifc K. K.—4,000 lbs. Jiukit Lin tang.—23,ooo lbs. Ketnpass Estate.—ll,Boo lbs. Londu,—B,s2B lbs. Krubong.- 6,000 lbs. leg 0h.—36,051 lbs. Permata.—6,ooo lbs. Pantai.—7,o37 lbs. P« jam. —26,600 lbs. Perinas.—l3,42o lbs. Majedie.— 4,632195 words
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534 1914-06-04 2 was held on May 4, to approve !n made between the comp any Harrisons and Crostield, LimiLl Mr. Arthur Lampard, who r moving tho resolution, said that m' Sl(Ud had been called for the purpose f their sanction to tho agreed534 words
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Article317 1914-06-04 2 Presiding at the meeting of the Cbcras Rubber Estates, Ltd., ou May 5, 31 r. Edward Lawrence Hamilton said they had added (W acres of new land to tho total area of the estate, bringing up the latter to 1,211 acres, and that they had now 1,007317 words
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2412 1914-06-04 3 -r| )0 fourth ordinary general meeting of tho .“holders of the Allagar Rubber Estates, l held on April 27, at Winchester ‘old I! road Street. E.C.. Mr. C. B. 1 J (chairman of tlio company) presiding. b Tl' Chairman2,412 words
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823 1914-06-04 3 The fifth ordinary general mooting of the Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Limited, was hold on April 2H, at tho registered ollices of tho company, 3 and 4, Great Winchester Street, E.C., Mr. E. E. Moreau (chairman of the company) presiding. The823 words
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395 1914-06-04 3 Tlio fourth ordinary general meeting of tlio Central Sumatra Rubber Kstates, Ltd., wan held on April 24, at Winchester House, K.C., Mr. Walter Miller presided, and, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the expenditure was down by395 words
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2308 1914-06-04 4 Faced with a most formidable businoss agenda, members of the Johore Planters Association assembled at tho Johore Hotel, on Sunday. at 10.>10 a.in., and iiud* r tho presidoncy of Mr. N. Giwh r concdudod the business in two hours. 12,308 words
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Article378 1914-06-04 4 The re port of the Dennistown (Krian F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd., for 1915, statetlmt the year’s working shows a profit of X'16,910, t'i wiiich must he added the amount brought forward X‘4,75(), making X21,(510. Out of this sum the directors recommended dividend of 10 per cent., placing378 words
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456 1914-06-04 4 The report of the Linggi Phnt,o Limited, states that, including sever,! ‘ons- blocks of native holdings acquire i 7' Uill 'the year to December 31, aid t 1 ostate mentioned below, the total is as follows:—Cultivated with 7,408 acres; being plautod, ;jo UUtr reserve456 words
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Article357 1914-06-04 4 Tho report of the Handjarsarie i-Lva Rubber Company, Limited, states that the year’s working to D< conibcr 51 has resulte (after payment of debenture interest providing X 927 for depreciation! in < profit of X 5.291, to which must be ailfi .£219 brought forward, making X 5357 words
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1372 1914-06-04 5 F.M .S. RUBBER PLANTERS’ ESTATES. Tapping Expected to Commence Next Year. rrbo first ordinary general meeting of the cMs Kubber Planters’ Estates, Ltd., was .inn MftV 5, at the offices of tlio company, f, eld l“hK,t y i.oe. K.O.. Mr. Jbb. K. Autk-rsuu idi OontlerueD-As the 1 Iris been in1,372 words
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482 1914-06-04 5 Presiding at the meeting of tho Segamat (Johore) Rubber Estates, on April 2H, Mr. J. Ramsden said that it was a matter of disap pointment to the directors that the profit earned was so small, amounting, before providing for debenture inti-rest, to482 words
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944 1914-06-04 5 The fifth ordinary general meeting of tho shareholders of the Kampong Kuautau Hub ber Company, Limited, was held at 5, Fenchurch Street, E.C., on April *28, Mr. F. A. Govett (chairmau of tho compuny) presiding. Tho Chairman said In moving that944 words
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891 1914-06-04 5 The fifth ordinary general mooting of the Tangga Batu Uubbcr Company, Limited, was hold ab Kdinburgh on April 27, Maolachlan of Maclachlau (tho chairinau of tlio company) presiding. Tho Chairman said I presume tl at I may take tlio report, which has891 words
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1403 1914-06-04 6 Tho eighth annii'il general tineting of the Scottish Malay Rubber Company, Limited, was held lit Edinburgh, on April MO, Mr. >1. A. Hunter (the chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: I presume you will lake the report1,403 words
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350 1914-06-04 6 On Thursday, in the third court before Mr. H. A Korrer, two Chinese, Wee Eng Ilian and Wee Ah lleng, were charged with the theft, as servants, of 29 catties of rubber valued at $lO, the property of Messrs. Guthrie and Company.350 words
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Article1143 1914-06-04 6 The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Third Milo (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at Kdiuburgli on April 27, Mr. James S. llouteiu (the chairman of tho company) presiding. Tho Chairman said: I presume I may1,143 words
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559 1914-06-04 6 The report of tho Kuala Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, states that the profit earned for the year to December 31 amoun ted to £32,798, which, with tho amount brought forward, £1,539, makes a total of £34,337. Deducting from this interim559 words
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Article122 1914-06-04 6 The revenue account of tho Rubber Company for tho year 191" s J< balance to bo carried to profit an j. account of £21,107, against £l7,f><» u ing £4,215 brought forward, tho tota available is jC'25,693. The directors rKoffl mend a final dividend of *2.. per con122 words
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2093 1914-06-04 7 The third annual general meeting of the <«iubawaoK Rubber Company, Limited, uk 1 1 on May 7, at Winchester House, rc" C Co.o“i Kor Philippe, D.S.O., M R MmiVutan of the company). prc».dln S TUs Cliaituian said: 1 propose to2,093 words
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594 1914-06-04 7 The fifth anmtal general meeting of the SeuiaDggol Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Penang on May, 25 Dr. G. W. Park, presiding. According to the Pinang Gazette, the chairman, in the course of his remarks, said Calls ou the preference594 words
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Article66 1914-06-04 7 The report of the Soekahoemi Agricultural Association estimates the rubb* r production of .lava for 1913 at nearly 3,0 0 tens, as against upwards of 1,500 tons for 1912. Ino production of the world for 1913 is estimated at about I 15, (MX) toes another i -»t66 words
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901 1914-06-04 7 The first ordinary general meeting of the Kapala Islands Instates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on May 15. Mr. V. Meyer presided, and the other director present was Mr. E. S. Kadoorio. The total number of shares represented was 44,378. In901 words
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2637 1914-06-04 8 Tlio eigtli ordinary general nicotine of the Anglo M ilu> Kubb< r Company, Limited, was hold ou May 7, at the Cannon Struct Hotel, Cannon Street, EC, Sir I'rank A. Swottenham, G.C.M.G, (tin chairman), presiding. The Chairman Haid Ladies and2,637 words
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Article167 1914-06-04 8 The report of the British Rubber Estates of Java for 1913 states that two-thirds of the expenditure on maintenance, clearing, cultivation, and general development has been charged to revenue account this year, as compared with one-third in the last accounts. Tho estates account now stands167 words
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2127 1914-06-04 8 Tho eighth annual ordinary L ’enor a i mg of tho shareholders of tin- r.,, ltubber Estates Company, Limit. ,i on May 4, at tho London ChaS merce, Oxford Court, Cannon Sir.. v Mr. A. A. Baumann (the2,127 words
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480 1914-06-04 9 Presiding at the meeting of tho Djember Rubber Estates, Limited, on May 7, Mr. H. C. liadtield said their returns from rubber were considerably over tho estimate of fi,ooo lbs., tho actual result being 13,448 lbs., which realised 2s. 4Jd. per lb.480 words
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Article192 1914-06-04 9 The report of the Amherst Estates (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the rubber crop for the year to December 31 was 6,634 lbs., against the estimate of 4,500 lbs., which was obtained from approximately 17 acres, giving a satisfactory yield of 390 lbs. per acre. This was192 words
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1411 1914-06-04 9 The annual general meeting of Chatigkat Salak Rubber aud Tin, Limited, was held on May <5 last, at Glasgow, Mr. Hugh Moncrieif presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, the report and accounts having been circulatf d for some timo may, I1,411 words
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392 1914-06-04 9 Mr. Alexander Itethuno, who has just returned to Knglund from the Straits, in the course of an interview which he gave to a representative of the Itubbor Woild, spoke highly of the condition of the estates he visited in392 words
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1884 1914-06-04 10 Capital Stock Singapore Aathc- Par value Dividends. Malata* Exchange Fraser and Co.’s mlaS's7. »i«. Courmn 3SS. 85,000 2/- fy. paid B%fnr 81/12/11 Allagar 1/5 1/11 40.000 fy. pax) 13% 16% Aior Foukbq ft Ift1,884 words
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