The Straits Budget, 14 January 1915
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1915-01-14 1 THE Straits Budget lino THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXIX No. 2970 Singapore. Thursday. January 14. 1915. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A 6CRTURY. Price 25 cents28 words
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Article214 1915-01-14 1 leaders— Singapore v. London 12 Labour for Malaya 12 Millions Wanted 12*13 Life After Death 13 Impending Conscription 13-14 Sir Edward Grey’s Reply 14 Local and General Local and Personal 1*2 Tanglin Club Concert 2 Gen. Reade and Volunteers 2 Tbe War 8 5 The Prince of214 words
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Article3401 1915-01-14 1 of Roimt M a cbain, partner in the firm years I aD( M wbo or a number of branch left- f' mana ger of the Penang from th. f r ho oon Friday on retirement £t Mr fl S“\ The P»uang Gazette says due to i„V laC3,401 words
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180 1915-01-14 2 (From Ouk Own Couuksi’ondknt.) Shanghai, January 12. Tho P. and <). intermediate steamer Nile Htruck a rock off Iwaijima. in the Inland Sea of Japan, at 2.80, on Monday morning. All passengors and tho180 words
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296 1915-01-14 2 Mr. F. J. Weld, Commissioner of Trade and Customs, F.M.S has addressed the following letter to the Selangor Chamber of Commerce:— Sir, —1 have noticed iu the press reference to a serious shortage of tanning extracts in English tanneries and have296 words
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Article222 1915-01-14 2 There would seem to be little connection between bowliug and music although doubtless to the bowler there is music in the alleys and in the fall of the pins. That bowlers can bo responsible for arranging an excellent programme of music was amply proved on Tuesday evening222 words
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739 1915-01-14 2 The Singapore Assize court resumed its sittings on Monday under the presidency of Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward, acting Chief Justice. The case for disposal was one in which Ahna Nana Savena Ramasamy Chitfcy was charged with three offences connected with the739 words
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Article90 1915-01-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 12. At the Volunteer field day and inspection by Major General Reade, 606 of all ranks paraded. After tho field operations, the General addressed the Corps. He expressed satisfaction with tho excellent muster because, as Lord Kitchener had told them,90 words
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THE WAR.
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1125 1915-01-14 3 K rtkh's Special and Ordinary War Tklborams. London, January 6, 2.25 a.m. l> a ris: A communique says: Our troops a p ture d a quarry near the junction of Kouvrois St. Mibiel, Maizoy and,{Krtkh's Special and Ordinary War Tklborams. - 1,125 words
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Article806 1915-01-14 3 Lord Kitchener and Recruiting. BRITAIN’S AMPLE SUPPLY OF OFFICERS. Further Russian Success. London, January 6, 8.30 p.m. In the House of Lords, Earl Kitchener, continuing the speech partly reported yesterday, said that Germany’s initial advantage in numerical superiority and extensive war preparations was certainly diminishing, whilo tho Allies806 words
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Article1896 1915-01-14 3 Eyewitness Reviews Position. GERMANS ON BRITISH TROOPS. Their Fighting Quality Admitted. London, January 8, 10.10 p.tn. Eyewitness writes that the New \ear opened with a more favourable situation for the Allies than at any tiuie since commencement of tho campaign. As fAr as the British are concerned, the1,896 words
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Article1892 1915-01-14 4 Progress in France. Continues. FIRING ON A HOSPITAL. Turkish Transports Sunk. London, January 8, 5.55 p.m. Paris: To day’s communique states: Oar offensive was continued. In the regions of Thann and Altkirch we achieved important results. We recaptured a trench on hill 425 and wo proceeded to win1,892 words
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Article1426 1915-01-14 5 Deluges in the Fighting Arena. London, January 11, 3.45 p.m. Eyewitness at headquarters says: The weather is still warm, but there are deluges of rain and the water problem is troubling both sides. Continual baling and pumping is necessary in the trenches, and it is most difficult to1,426 words
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Article505 1915-01-14 5 Russia’s Defeat of The Turks. GERMAN AVIATORS OVER PARIS. President Pioncare Very Hopeful. London, January 12, 12.45 p.m. Enver Bey’s aide-de-camp has been made a prisoner in the Caucasus. He explains the Turkish defeat as due to the failure of three forces to converge owing to the great505 words
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Article261 1915-01-14 5 Lord Scarbrough, presiding at the annual meeting of the Nigerian Chamber of Mines, early in December, said,that on the out-break of the war the attention of the council bad to be devoted to the consideration of the steps to be taken in order to keep261 words
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Article143 1915-01-14 5 The following letter has been rnceivod by the Honorary Treasurer of the Prince ot Wales’s Fund in Sumatra The Hon. Treasurer, National Relief Fund, Medan. Dear Sir, —I am desired by tlio Prince of Wales to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the143 words
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Article165 1915-01-14 5 The balance sheet of the Peninsula and Oriental S. N. Co. for the year ended September HO last show a profit of £359,703, of which £68,703 has been carried forward. The directors’ report states that immediately war was declared, the Admiralty commandeer* ed half165 words
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Article, Illustration79 1915-01-14 6 As far as can bo gathered, all tho country east of a lino drawn from Ostond past Lille, through Guiso and thon turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tbe frontier is in the handsof tho Germans, whilo tho allios appear to hold the positions west79 words
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576 1915-01-14 6 In the District Court on the 6th inst., before Mr. A. V. Brown, there was commenced a prosecution, by MeHsrs. Topham, Jones and Bailton, against throe of their employees, whom they accuse of being concerned in an attempt to cheat by576 words
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Article77 1915-01-14 6 Kkutku’h Tklkoham. London, January 8, 5.5 p.m. Havana: Heavy and unseasonable rains in Cuba havo seriously damaged the tobacco and sugar crops. Wo regret to announce tho doath, on Monday morning, of Mrs. M. Meyer, wife of Mr. Manasseh Meyer, at Hellevuo, Oxley Rise. Mrs. Meyer, whoKkutku’h Tklkoham. - 77 words
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741 1915-01-14 6 On the 7th inst., in the District Court, before Mr. A. V. Brown, George Ingles pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of $1,555, the monies of Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews. Mr. L. E.741 words
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5024 1915-01-14 7 V ba»0 alrcaly briefly intimated the A U i the action latoly tried at Medan httweenhie Trading Company Deli Atjeb, on K. of the Anglo Sw.ee Condensed M.lk b a tii<> H A. liner Scandia to5,024 words
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455 1915-01-14 8 Malacca turnod up in great force on Saturday, January 2, when tho Malacca Club, kiudly lent by tho committee, was the scene of the amateur theatricals produced for the benefit of tho Prince of Wales’s Fund. Without wishing to overpraise (writes455 words
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930 1915-01-14 8 London, December 14. There has been another Stock Exchange settlement this week and members have had the supreme privilege of using the rooms in tho basement for four days as a shelter from the iuclemciit weather. Kut with the930 words
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721 1915-01-14 8 Mr. Justice Earnshaw sat in the Supreme Court on Tuesday to hear evidence in a suit at the instance of Mrs. Therese Miles Jackson against the Straits Fibre Co., Ltd. (in liquidation). Plaintiff’s claim was for damages for non fulfilment of721 words
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Article82 1915-01-14 8 Tho mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during the week ending December 12, there were 193 deaths (128 males, 65 females), giving a ratio per millo of population of 30.48. Malarial fever accounted for 25 deaths, phthisis 83, convulsions82 words
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9928 1915-01-14 9 hpr ‘>9 the War Office issued ,,u V t nf i supplement to the London in the Dim H despatch received r;uar.lmi sir John French, coml™m tlic British armies in the field. mandin« third despatch of9,928 words
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Article298 1915-01-14 11 An extraordinary general meeting of the Coconut Estates of Perak, Limited, was held at the offices of Messrs. VVhittall and Co., Colombo, on December 29. The chair was taken by Mr. E. U. Waldock (director) and there were also present Mr. A. Shairp, Dr. H.298 words
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Article85 1915-01-14 12 On.wnnn— jnfwman.— On December 9, very quietly owing to tho war, at St. Bartholomew'h Episcopal Church, Gonrock, by tho Kov. W. J. Ilowcll, M.A., David W. Gilmour, Notherhonnei, Dunlop, AyrHhire (formerly of the (Chartered Hank of India, Auntralia and China, F. M. S), to Elnio Adelaide, only daughter of85 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1215 1915-01-14 12 Straits Times, January 7. We are indebted to a correspondent for calling our attention to a recent statement in the India Kubber Journal with reference to tho Growth of the Singapore Kubber Market. Tho extract should be given in full. It is from Macsou s Kubber Summary– Straits Times, January 7. - 1,215 words
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Article1160 1915-01-14 12 .—Straits Times, January 8. Mr. Macfadyen will not take it amiss, we hope, if we say that his letter, published in our issue of yesterday, does not cover all tho points raised by our leader of Tuesday last. For ono thing, ho confines all his remarks to.—Straits Times, January 8. - 1,160 words
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Article1073 1915-01-14 12 Straits Times, January 9. It is good policy to have an occasional meeting of Parliament in ordor that the leaders of the nation may have opportunities of giving their views on the military and general situations. Lord Kitchener’s speech confirms all the views we have formed as toStraits Times, January 9. - 1,073 words
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Article1273 1915-01-14 13 written of the soul.”—Straits Times, January 11. Sir Oliver Lodge is a man of abnormal powers. He was tho original discoverer of wireless telegraphy, and actually gave a demonstration of it years before Marconi was heard of. Many will feel that his failure to realise the incalculablewritten of the soul.”—Straits Times, January 11. - 1,273 words
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Article1215 1915-01-14 13 groat priuciplo of national Horvicc. Straits TitnoH, January 12. When wo say that the British people have responded magnificently to the call for soldiers there should always be a reservation. The upper and middle classes, or we may say the gentry and the professional men, have responded outgroat priuciplo of national Horvicc. — Straits TitnoH, January 12. - 1,215 words
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Article1201 1915-01-14 14 Straits Tinu*s, January 13. It seems to us that tho reply of Sir Edward Grey to tho Amcricun protoat against British searching of neutral ships is couclusive. Tho doctriuu of “continuous voyage” is a rule of international law which had its birth in America. lif tStraits Tinu*s, January 13. - 1,201 words
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Advertisement96 1915-01-14 12 Th» pwt free price of the Slrailt Timtt l» l y«» r Tie |>oat fre* price of the Strain HuJgrt it fll year. II it not n. wirr to tubtcribe for a year The tub■crip ion* lor thorter periods are at the tame propor tionite rate at for a year.96 words
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Obituary36 1915-01-14 12 DEATHS. Vklof. —On January 5, at the General Hospital, Singapore, Christian Jacob Velgo aged 71 years. Manila papers please copy. Haim. On .lanuary 12, at the General Hospital, Singapore, Albert David Haim, of Yokohama: aged 30.36 words
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Article350 1915-01-14 14 On Sunday January 3, which was by universal consent Empire Intercession and Thanksgiving Day, the Presbyterian congregations at Penang and Kuala Lumpur held special services, the Kev. W. Cross at the former and the R* v. J. A. B. Cook at the latter preachiog appropriate patriotic sermons.350 words
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Article199 1915-01-14 14 Tho Canton so who was charged at tho Assizes on Fiiday with tho murder of a woman with whom lie had beoa living was found guilty and sentenced to death. The defenco contended that the man was greatly provoked by tho woman, who had tec n unfaithful199 words
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636 1915-01-14 14 In the Supreme Court Penang, on the 7tk inst., before Mr. Justice Ebden, Messrs. Katz Bros., Ltd., sued Messrs. Kong Fook Clieong, Ltd, for $2,172*84 for goods sold and delivered. Defendants resisted the claim on tho ground that plaintiffs are alien636 words
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Article208 1915-01-14 14 Beforo Mr. .Justice Earnshaw in the Supremo Court, Singapore', on Monday, the assistant Official Assignee (Mr. G. C. Valpv) conducted the public examination of Tech Hong Tye, 8, Heereu Street, Malacca, who has been adjudicated bankrupt. It upp< ared tluit debtor started a business in Malacca in208 words
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1839 1915-01-14 15 v.afprdav’9 tuail from Ceylon brought (nt/resting cables which appear in papers and from which we take tb f n!l 0 on lD| December 20.-Pftthetic scenes L witnessed yesterday at the funerals of o,e Scarborough victims. The1,839 words
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127 1915-01-14 15 We are in receipt of the advance statement of tin exported from the F.M.S. during 1914 and a comparison with 1913 (cents and catties omitted): Total Tin. Increase or Decrease 1914. 1913. or Pkls. Pkls. Pkls. Perak 478,733 438,966 15,233 Selangor 252,620127 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article195 1915-01-14 15 Selangor Golf Club. The results in the competitions at the annual prize meeting of the Selangor Golf Club are as follow Club Championship.—1. E. Bradbery 86—93=179, 2. G. Logan 95—84 179, 3. J. C. M. Bell 94—88=182. Berrington Medal.—1. D. F. Toplmrn 103—12=91, 2. S. Brayshay 113—16=97. The President’s195 words
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727 1915-01-14 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Janaary 7. There wan fine weather and a good Attendance (or the first day of the racen. There were quite a number of clone finishes. Ladies were selling roses for the war fond. Results:— Opining Stakes727 words
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2024 1915-01-14 16 (Fkom Ouk Own Cokukhi’ondknt.) London, December 11. Tho paralysis of racing on tho Continent, the effects of which are sure to extend over the greater part of 1915, will probshly lead several French owners to send their studs2,024 words
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609 1915-01-14 16 On Friday afternoon, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the Bankruptcy Court, Mr. R. A. J. Bidwell came up for his public examination, which was conducted by Mr. C. J. Saunders, Official Assignee. Debtor, in tho witness box, said he was609 words
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632 1915-01-14 16 On the 7th inst., in the District Coart, proceedings were commenced against Captain Evans, of the steamer Laomedon, one of the Holt line of steamers, on the ground that his vessel, being over 500 tons net register, was used for the importation,632 words
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Article23 1915-01-14 16 Reuter’s Telegrams. London, January 8. Mr. Ellis Griffith has resigned the UnderSecretaryship of the Home Office for purely personal reasons. JReuter’s Telegrams. - 23 words
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Article146 1915-01-14 16 The arrangement by which the Nippon usen Kaisha decided to send their homeward mail steamers to Malacca was in the nature of an experiment and it must be gratifying to the company and to Sime, arby and Co., who aro the Malacca agents, to know that146 words
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1698 1915-01-14 17 KU0M A L’OBRKSPONDKNT.) Bangkok, January 4, 1915. Year’s time in Bangkok is always NeW eniovable because January 1 haphvely ana a tI) y 0 f both His Majesty P 608 m in Vaiiravua!. and H. M. the Queen King foreign1,698 words
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Article117 1915-01-14 17 With roference to our recent announcement that Mr. A. Stuart, correspondent of tho Board of Trade for the Straits Settlements, would attend at tbe Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 78, Basinghall-street, E.C., for three days, to see by appointment British manufacturers and traders interested117 words
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958 1915-01-14 17 J. A. Russell and Co., Kuala Lumpur, managing agents and secretaries of the Malayan Collieries, Ltd., have issued to shareholders, under date December 81, the following statement of the position of the property as at December 81 lust: We958 words
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818 1915-01-14 17 A judgmont containing points of considerable interest to holders of land in Singapore was delivered on the 7tli inst., by the Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the Supreme Court, with reference to a suit, Tay Boon liuat alias Tay Ah Hook818 words
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1972 1915-01-14 18 London, Friday, Docombcr 11. Quietly and without ostentation the King has returned from France, after a visit which must be considered as one of the most romarkable features of the campaign. His Majesty has mixed freely with1,972 words
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310 1915-01-14 18 There appeared, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the Bankruptcy Court, on Friday afternoon, Boey Lian Chin, who came into public notice at the time of the failure of the Kwong Yik Bank, of which concern ho was managing director. Bankruptcy310 words
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Article277 1915-01-14 18 The report of Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., for tbe year ending October 81, lull, states that, despite the very adverse circumstances which have obtained during the period under review, and doubly so, owing to the great war iu Europe during the latter part, the board congratulate tho277 words
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Article166 1915-01-14 18 Sinuai-odr, January 18, 1915. exchange On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand M 2/4.1 4 Private 8 m fa H 2/4 On India bank T. T, 175 On HoNOBON(*...Bank d/d 22% On Shanghai....Bank d/d 10j On Java Bank T. T. M 141* On Japan ...Bank d/d llr>166 words
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Article352 1915-01-14 18 Sinuapori, January 13, 1915, MINING. Value 1 Bayers Belte I. 10 10 Ampang 7.50 8.25 1 1 Ayer Wee* 0.15 C.20 10 10 Belat 1.00 1.75 10 10 Broang 0.75 1.50 10 10 Kampai 10.00 10 10 K&naboi 1X0 10 10 Kinta 8.00 XI £1 KintaTiu 1.12.6352 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article84 1915-01-14 1 Gbnkbal— J Rubber Xuctioa 1 Tbe Embargo on Rubber Penang Rubber Auction December Rubber Returns Enlistment of Planters Tbligrams— Loudon Rubber Specials COEEISI’ONDKSCB Platters and Labour Rubber for Japan jjiitikos and Reports Majedie Estates J Galan*; Besar Plantations J Krubong Plantations Ayer Tawab Rubber 2 Aver Molek Rubber Co.84 words
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Article179 1915-01-14 1 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) London, January 6. The following iuterim dividends are announced :—Scafield 10 per cent., Golconda 5 per cent. Rubber is recovering with good demand for all grades at higher prices. Removal of tbe export embargo is expected. Sendayan pays 10 per cent. Lmnut shows179 words
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Article247 1915-01-14 1 Lie directors of Pegoh, Ltd., are recommending the payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent, free of income-tax, for the year ended September 80 last, to the shareholders u tae general meeting to be held on January inr! er tbe F*M.S. Customs Duties Enact ™ent, for247 words
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777 1915-01-14 1 The fourth aunual general meeting of the shareholders of the Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 9, at the registered office of the company, 49 and 51, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. J. C. Sanderson (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said:777 words
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583 1915-01-14 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 173rd auction was held on Tuesday when there were offered for sale piculs 2,194.19 or 292,559 lbs. (tons 130.60) and sold piculs 1,427.16 or 190,288 lbs. (tons84.95). The prices realised wore:— Sheet smoked fine ribbed583 words
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Article194 1915-01-14 1 The report of the Galang Bcsar Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that tho rubber output for 1913-14 was 330,000 lbs. The estimated output for 1914-13 is lbs. The profit for the year to Juno 30 amounted to £9,412, to which has to be added the balance brought forward,194 words
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Article194 1915-01-14 1 The report of the Krubong (Malacca) Rubber PI rotations, Limited, Rtates that the net protit for the year to September 80 amounted to £1,945, as against £1,198 for the previous season, to which has to bo added a credit balance of £480 brought forward. After writing £700 off194 words
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1890 1915-01-14 2 An extraordinary gon« ral meeting of the Ayer Tawali Itnhbcr Plantation Co., Ltd, was lu-ld at Shanghai on December 23, Mr. ,1. II. Teesdale, presiding. Tbe other directors present were Mr L. .1. Cubitt and Mr. Alex.1,890 words
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929 1915-01-14 2 With reference to the export embargo placed by the home Government on rubber, Anglo-Malay" writes this letter to The Financier of December 4 We have it in the press that it is the intention of Government to prohibit the export of929 words
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571 1915-01-14 2 The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of tlio Ayer Molek Rubber Company, Ltd' was held at the company’s office, Malacca, on Tuesday, Jauuary 5, at 2.30 p.m. Tbe following report of the proceedings is supplied by the secretaiy There were571 words
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1088 1915-01-14 3 general meeting of the Hevea The ordma i m jted, was held on DecernRubber Trust, U Room of the Rubber ber 10, 88, Eastcheap, E.C., Gr r °j e L- Loudoun Shand (chairman of the Gentlemen, tbe report T1,088 words
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343 1915-01-14 3 The adjourned fourth annual general meeting of tbe Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on the 6th inst. There were present: The Hou. R. Young in the chair, and Mr. W. Hunt, with Mr.343 words
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Article273 1915-01-14 3 Mr. Arthur Du Cros, presiding at the meeting of the Dunlop Rubber i orupany (Limited), on December 1, said that the total trading profit for the past year was X404,500, an increase of X33,000 over the previous year. This was easily a record in the history of273 words
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989 1915-01-14 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Your views are of interfst just now, not only on account of their intrinsic importance, but also for the source of inspiration which they reflect; and this leads me to disregard that maxim of prudence—989 words
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Article182 1915-01-14 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I enclose herewith copy of letter I have received from the Colonial Secretary, regarding shipment of rubbor from Singapore to Japanese ports. I shall be much obliged if you will kindly publish this in your paper.— Yours, etc., R.182 words
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Article402 1915-01-14 3 Tbo directors of the Pcrmas Robber Com* pany report for the year whioh euded on Juno 30 last: —The output of dry rubber for the year amounted to 123,967 lbs., against an estimate of 122,755 lbs. The average gross sale price per lb. was 2s. 2'9d., the402 words
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1172 1915-01-14 4 The fo. irtli annual general met ting of the members of tho Marawan (Java) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on December 0. 1914, at 18, Leadenhall Street, K.C., Mr. H. L. CogtiUn, presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —It is with great regret1,172 words
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Article217 1915-01-14 4 Tho report of the Sekong Rubber Company, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber for the year to July 81 amounted to 126,622 lbs., against 116,029 lbs. in 1912-13 the average gross sale price obtained per lb. was 2s. 1.8 d., against Bs. 2.3 d. in 1912-13;217 words
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Article202 1915-01-14 4 The report of the Itembia Rubber Kstates, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to September 30 amounted to .£8,951, as against j£5,930 for the previous year, to which has to be added a credit balance of £3,388 brought forward. After the payment during the202 words
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Article117 1915-01-14 4 Tho undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by auction at Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co., at their 113th sale and private tender at Penang on tho 6th inst. 44,400 IbB. were sold Smoked sheet No. 2 $102 to $107 H plain 80 101 Unsmoked sheet 79117 words
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Article697 1915-01-14 4 Lanadron. —113,984 lbs. Ledbury.—42,9lB lbs. Senawang.—2B,o66 lbs. Sandycroft. -11.244 lbs. llatu Anarn. —8,712 lbs. Batu Village.—2,6l4 lbs. Pengkalan Durian. 6,688 lbs. Tanah Merah. —1,862 lbs. Bute. —1,976 lbs. Semambu. —6,260 lbs. Sungei Bagan.—B,4oo lbs. Cheng.—lB,l4o lbs. Sungala.—2,B29 lbs. Kukub. 10,200 lbs. Sua Manggis.—4,6sB lbs. Tebrau.— 56,664 lbs.697 words
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Article214 1915-01-14 4 The report of the Castlefield (Klang) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to June 30, amounted to X 10.883; add carry forward from previous year, X 5.448, together making X 15.832. Interim dividends as follows were paid on June 29, 1914 Ten214 words
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Article178 1915-01-14 4 The report of Tangkah Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year to September 30 amounted to 190,061 lbs., against an estimate of 210,000 lbs. aud as compared with a yield of 123,263 lbs. in the previous year. The average gross price178 words
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Article80 1915-01-14 4 A message from Colombo, dated December 19, says that a deputation of the Kubber Growers’ Association, in London, has complained to the Secretary of State that the administration of labour had become difficult owing to the dangerous depletion of the Luropean staff, caused by war recruitment, and80 words
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