The Straits Budget, 17 August 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-08-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3053 Singapore, Thursday, August 17. Did. ESTABLISH!! mi HALF A 6INTVIV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article240 1916-08-17 1 t aders—'be Anemic Lines 12 teprisal 12 desolation 12-18 tussia's Great Progress 18 ilogineers and Honours 18 'be Death Roll 18-14 cal and General—--ocaI and Personal 1*2 The War 3*8 One Hundred and Eighty Years Old 6 scholarships 6 New Kitchener Stories 6 New German Trickery 7240 words
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Article4889 1916-08-17 1 Tl the I0o l r liar y co iuage of Hongkong—rfc&rM r least —has at length Wife 8il V( .p f*,, H even a shade better than *00 below'' ar standard coin—which foe Chinn' Ii ar H Dian y years now, says d -ary coin.* 4 i4,889 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1147 1916-08-17 3 Kkitke's Tbligrams. Iprther Progress Made. I \LL local objectives I GAINED. ■Austrians Routed at Gorizia. Rbltkb’s Tbligrams. LodJod, August 10, 12.40 a.m. ■..neral Sir Douglas Haig says in his ■nraunuiiit': North-west of Pozieres the Kraliaos advanced their lines two liunB yards on a frontage of six hundred BKkitke's Tbligrams. - 1,147 words
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Article1831 1916-08-17 3 Stanisiau Falls. FATAL BLOW TO AUSTRIAN FORCES. The Italian Success. London, August 10, 1.10 p.m. Petrograd, communique: There is heavy fighting in the regions of Mnsh and Bitlis near Vau and between KerruHUshah and Harnadan. The Russians in the region of Mush and Bitlis have retired to the1,831 words
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Article2844 1916-08-17 4 Further British Advance. IMPORTANT POSITIONS GAINED. Russian Victories. London, August 12, 1.20 a.tn. General Sir Douglas Haig reports: The situation is unchanged between the Ancro and the Somme. There is normal tronch warfare on the rest of the British front. Besides numerous daily raids tho Royal Flying Corps2,844 words
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Article844 1916-08-17 5 Russia’s Victories. bothmer very critically PLACED. The Western Front. London, August 14, 12 35 a.m. A Potro«rad communique shows that the rf D H ro P 0Ur i n S across the tributaries Iri ,n,0f l^ ep i building bridges under tire dislodging the enemy from fortified in844 words
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Article1317 1916-08-17 5 King George In France. A VISIT TO THE DANGER ZONE. Daly’s Great Effort. London. August 15, 10.5 p.m. The Kirg motored to the danger /one, accompanied hy the Piinco of NSales and his staff. Ho watched the shells bursting on both sides. His Majesty quitted the line at1,317 words
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Article2070 1916-08-17 5 King George iu France. CORDIAL THANKS TO THE ARMY. Bothmer’s Critical Position. London, August 15, 9.85 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at headquarters says that the King spent a week in France touring the war area, lie visited the trenebos and iiis presence evoked extraordinary scones of enthusiasm. lie met2,070 words
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172 1916-08-17 6 There passed away in Kurong Hitam re cently, says the Alor Star correspondent of the Pisang Gazette, an old woman named Toh Selama, who was reputed to be 180 years old at the time of her death. Old men of 60 and 70 years172 words
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Article86 1916-08-17 6 The following scholarships have been awarded on the results of the Cambridge Local Examinations in December, 1915: Government Scliolaiships (Senior Boys).— 1. Ng Choong Yew, Free School, PenaDg; 2. Oon Aik Keong, Anglo Chinese School, PenaDg; 8. M. J. Matthews, St. Xavier’s Institution, PeDang. Government Scholarships (Senior Girls).—l. H.86 words
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338 1916-08-17 6 NEW KITCHENER STORIES. Prophesying the Need for The Last Million.” Under the title of Lord K contributes a striking articlf E,he Kitchener’s character to tbe July the National Review, from tuL the following extracts:— take Id 1911, many secret document, composed, and many military Were P r0TC kyoQd all rEiJSS338 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article135 1916-08-17 6 Following were the results in the SCC. lawn tennis tournament on Thursday afternoon C Singles Handicap.— Final. Beckingsale v. Kev. Wood, unfinished. A Doubles Handicap. Kleinman and Sinclair beat Dunn and Stout, 9—7, 3 6, 6—1. Doig and Hadden beat Vowler and Hart6—3, 6—0. B Doubles Handicap—135 words
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Article169 1916-08-17 6 The cricket match played between Y.M.C.A. and the M.S.V.R. on; «>» ground on Saturday last, resulte win for the Y.M.C.A. by 80 runs. The scores are as follow b Y.M.C.A. —S. H. Maclntyre c Naylor 1, M. Ignatius b Naylor a singham c Roy b Williams 4, O. f169 words
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2285 1916-08-17 7 ■I was quite a large audience for the b it the Palladium |on Monday, though “V large as at the previous show. Jfjv the tact that there is to be another “in another place tomorrow had someto do2,285 words
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243 1916-08-17 7 After putting prisoners of war on starvation rations and subjecting them to other privations, with evil cunning Germany has conceived a new hardship for the men hold in captivity. In order to buy food British officers often have to cash243 words
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Article417 1916-08-17 7 Hkutkr’h Tki.kukamh. London, August 10,10.20 p.m Tho Huiiso of Commons has passed tho second reading of the Government of India Hill. London, August 14, 10.10 p.tu. In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir Henry Craik, Mr. Chamberlain stated that copies of the report of the VincentHkutkr’h Tki.kukamh. - 417 words
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Article83 1916-08-17 7 Rkutkk's Tblkorams. Londou, August 16, 11.65 a.m, Washington: The House of Roprcsontativos has approved of the Senate's throe years naval contribution programme, including the immediate building of four Dreadnoughts and four battlecruisers. The personnel of the navy is increased to 74,00 J. London, August 16, 1 10 p.m.Rkutkk's Tblkorams. - 83 words
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Article76 1916-08-17 7 Rkutbr’s Tklkoram London, August 11, 12.16 p.m. Shanghai: A great scandal has been caused by the arrest of four Vunnanoso members of parliament on a charge of smug* gling opium, of which seven thousand pounds, valued at a million taels, was found in thoir luggage which, in viowRkutbr’s Tklkoram - 76 words
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Article88 1916-08-17 7 Kkutkk’h Tklkoram. London, August 11, *2,30 a.to. Copenhagen In the course of a debate in the Kiksdau on the bill ratifying the sale of the Danish West Indies to tho Unitod Statos ministers explained that the motive of the salt 1 was the danger of eventual complicationsKkutkk’h Tklkoram. - 88 words
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Obituary121 1916-08-17 7 OBITUARY. Kmutbr'h Trlkokam. London, 14. Melbourne) Thu death h&H taken place ot tho cx Promicr, SirGoor«o Tomer, DEATHS* NiviN.—In France, about July 10, Major A. G. Niven, Northumberland Fusiliers, late of tho Rembia Rubber Estates, Ltd., Malacca. Teo Sun Keng— On July 30, at 119,Middlo Road, Singapore, Mr. Too Sian121 words
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Article892 1916-08-17 8 Obligatory military service for natives was tbo subject of a lecture delivered recently before the Hague branch of the Association of Free Liberals by Major J. van der Weyden, of the General Stall of the Netherlands East892 words
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532 1916-08-17 8 Mr. A. J. C. Towers, secretary of tlio F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, sends us the following iqinutes: Tho first Council meeting to be held in Selangor took place in Kuala Lumpur, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, when the532 words
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229 1916-08-17 8 It appears that some doubt has arisen in the minds of some of the Arabs' in the Straits Settlements as to the announcement regarding the opening of the port of Jeddah, and in order to remove any misapprehension which may exist ou the subject229 words
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562 1916-08-17 8 A bill that baa just reached the Second Chamber proposes to increaso the Netherlands Indian fleet by a cruiser and three submarines. Thu minister for the Navy points out in the explanatory memorandum attached thereto that an amount of fl. 6,000,000562 words
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Article256 1916-08-17 8 Any one visiting the premises of the Singapore Harbour Board at Tanjong Pagar, if he has not done so for the last few months, will be surprised, says a correspondent, at the vast strides made towards the completion of the wharf. With the exception of a few256 words
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Article807 1916-08-17 8 Germany's Peace Terms. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WAR AND PEACE PARTIES. Three Phases— And the Fourth. 1 he difference between I war parties in Germany alwav* of tlie difference between the*tJ!> lDds W the impenitent thief, and I the penitence of the penitent i 8 J to any more laudable motive tkao“807 words
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633 1916-08-17 9 wee ks ago the Sikhs resident in B^'■ m«u d exoressed a desire to be W D f t0 contribute to the British lied B?" S ci< ty, and to the l’unjaub Aeroplane ilt the handsome sum of FIs. 6,139 B Af,a n!l.iily subscribed,633 words
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479 1916-08-17 9 The annual meeting of the Singapore ohinteer Corps was held on Thursday. Lient.-Col. Derrick, V.D., the officer comuj:inding, presided, supported by Major Glennie and Captiiu Younger lilair, the adjutant. in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, Col. Derrick479 words
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Article20 1916-08-17 9 The Perak tin export for July was Block tin 1,485.12 piculs, tin ore 34,022.97 piculs. Duty 1358,787.71.20 words
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1445 1916-08-17 9 The ninth ordinary general mooting of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Limited, wan held on July 17, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. Wm. H. P. Stevens presiding. The Chairman, after having apologised for the absence of the chairman, Mr.1,445 words
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Article184 1916-08-17 9 Wc understand that Mr. Charles Hduuigan, of the K.M.S. set vice, is coming to Siugaporo in succession to Mr. G. 11. May, Chief Polico Officer, who has gone to Ttinidad. Mr. Han nigan, who has been assistant Commissioner of Police at Ipoh, was formerly in184 words
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Article192 1916-08-17 9 Report has it that there aro more buyers than sellers of F.M.S. War Loan and that there is a steady demand from China for this safe 6 per cent, investment—even at a premium. There is still a certain amount of local money in small sums awaiting investment.192 words
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3262 1916-08-17 10 Mr. I. Henry Burkill iu his annual report eh Direc tor of OardcDH. Straits Settlements, for the year 1915, says The committee of management for the Singapore, consisted of the Hon. Mr. A. M. Pountnoy, Hon.3,262 words
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Article204 1916-08-17 10 Notice is given in the Governtae that at the expiration of three mont ieg the 11th instant of the following comp will, unless cause is shown contrary, be struck off the Register f c vn ji. will be dissolved :-Skudai P J a G nt g cate,204 words
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3496 1916-08-17 11 From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 13. The ‘Teat offensive on the western front nD ea to make proves**, not so much as we should like, perhaps, but still fVueral Sir Douglas Haig's tine phrase p can still say,3,496 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1085 1916-08-17 12 —Straits Times, August 11. It is almost impossible to refrain from a contrast of the positions in tho 'Vest and in the Hast. We are tempted to indulge in largo headlines if the Western forces gain a few hundred yards, and wo hardly know how to deal—Straits Times, August 11. - 1,085 words
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Article1079 1916-08-17 12 Straits Times, August 12, The ill-treatment of British prisoners, the repeated bombing of defenceless towns which are of no military importance, the foul nfurder of British subjects, judicially and otherwise, would excuse any kind of reprisals against Germany. Lord Lansdowne made some reference to consultations which are going onStraits Times, August 12, - 1,079 words
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Article1123 1916-08-17 12 -Straits Times, August 14. If the oermanß be driven bom. otherwise, our army shall have such a snpnl of kuds that their limbers will touch other in a continuous line from the Somme to the sea.” That sounds like a boast, and it is no doubt in the nature-Straits Times, August 14. - 1,123 words
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Article1108 1916-08-17 13 fears no popular disaffection.—Straits Times, August 15. Petrograd communiques for weeks past have been a steady record of amazing progress. Almost, indeed, one has hesitated that the Gormans, who a year ago er(i supremely menacing and victorious, can fa'.lino to pieces at the rate that the newsfears no popular disaffection.—Straits Times, August 15. - 1,108 words
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Article1078 1916-08-17 13 Straits Times, August 16. A correspondent complained ratbec-bitterly in oar columns the other day about tbe extent to which engineers escape the honours which find their way in rich abundance to professions—the legal for example. There may be reason for his complaint, though, in point of fact,Straits Times, August 16. - 1,078 words
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Article998 1916-08-17 13 possible in our world.-Straits Times, Augu«^17 We are publishing almost daily long columns of names of men killed and wounded in tho various war arenas, moro particularly in Franco. (’nhappily these lists, heartrendiogly long though they are, represent less than five per cent, of the actual casualties,possible in our world.-Straits Times, Augu«^17 - 998 words
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870 1916-08-17 14 The followiug is the report of the directors of Malayan Collieries, Limited, for the year ended June 30 last. It U signed by Messis. J. A. Bussell and Co., tbe managing agents and secretaries. The directors have pleasure in870 words
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306 1916-08-17 14 On Monday the public had another opportunity of witnessing mimic field operations in the neighbourhood of Alexandra Barracks. Those who attended saw some very interesting work, giving a good idea of trench warfare as carried out at present. Among those present306 words
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Article25 1916-08-17 14 We beg to acknowledge 910 to the Straits Times Aeroplane Fund, being third monthly instalment from Mr. J. W. Gillman, Garina Estate, Malacca.25 words
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Article396 1916-08-17 14 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Wan. Circular. Id their Singapore shar*. August 16, Messrs. Fraser and There has been a slight ex^nal Ute: ngs in rubber shares throuK the wider fluctuations in th» the *k, affecting the market more notice^® 0 1 for some time past. Although t396 words
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Article137 1916-08-17 14 Major Allan Graham Niven, Northumberland Fusiliers who, as we announced the other day, was killed on July 1, was the second son of Commander Oswald Bajlis Niven, R.N., and grandson of General Sir Charles Montauban Carmichael. He returned from Ceylon where he wan teaplanting to light137 words
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Article84 1916-08-17 14 Mons. J. de Courtois begs to acknowleda with thanks the following additional son scriptions Mr. D. C. K. Davidson (Selangor) 25 Mr. L. H. Courant L. K. 8.” Lady C. S. Swettenham Mrs. Mary G. Thompson, English College, Johore. 918,003 The French Red Cross Fund, which84 words
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Article95 1916-08-17 14 The owners of the steamer Ping jjJJJ have received the following cable if Town, dated July 7:-Salvor. requue WF cent, payment on account. ds forwarded Singapore, basis tbi y ton. Seventy seven tops forwarded Agapenor, steamer Knight Comp n j«|j|. here taking thousand tons, y Stoamer95 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement255 1916-08-17 14 Property Sale. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Gbing Keng Lee and Co.’s sale-room on Monday :—Lease hold land and bouse No. A, Race Course Road, area 1,720 square feet, bought by K. M. Packircandu Marican for 18,500; leasehold land and house No. B, Race Course255 words
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2029 1916-08-17 15 From Our Own Correspondent. London, July 6. Ou Monday, the last batch of minimum ices was removed from the Stock Exchange official L»ot, and this last obstacle to frbe all round— subject, of course, to cash au j necessary restrictions with aid to enemy2,029 words
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508 1916-08-17 15 The M.S.Y.R. thoroughly proved their abilities as entertainers at the Victoria Theatre on Friday when they gave the first of two concerts in aid of the funds for blinded soldiers and sailors. An audienoo which included His Excellency the Governor and a508 words
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Article76 1916-08-17 15 (From Our Own Corrbspondknt.) Ponac#, August 12. At tbo Penang Automobile Club annual mooting, Mr. L. M. Boll presiding, it was stated that 18 now members joined during the year, the membership now boinu 132. There was a credit balance of *****. Office bearers were elected as76 words
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848 1916-08-17 15 The liongkong Daily Press of August 4 states So close is the fighting which is taking place at Canton to tho Shameon that shots are continually finding their way into the Settlement, ami up to date, in addition to the injuries sustained848 words
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2045 1916-08-17 16 From Our Special Correspondent. London. January 14. Not a little of Mr. Asquith’* time this week has been occupied in tilling up the Raps in tko Coalition Government caused by tho death of Lord Kitchener and tho resignation of Lord Selborne. The process2,045 words
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298 1916-08-17 16 The first case in the Perak Courts under the Civil Guard and Reserve Forces Enactment came up in the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court, before Mr. A. M. Goodman, on Saturday, says the Times of Malaya, when Mr. F. H. Barr,298 words
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116 1916-08-17 16 The following is taken from the Gazette of India, Army Department July 14, 1916. No. 793. —The Governor*General in Council is pleased to sanction the award of the Indian Distinguished Service Modal to the undermentioned for gallantry in the field Jemedar Rahmat Khan, sth116 words
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Article90 1916-08-17 16 The rate of mortality iu the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended August 5 was 29.02 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 195, of which 181 were male subjects and 64 female. Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis 25, malaria fever 80, beri-beri90 words
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517 1916-08-17 16 (From Our Own Kuala Lump ur A The summer meeting of the Club opened in good weather an II mo* Tarl sence of a fair attendance. ,ie Trefollows Wl,lt| a* Raco I.—Moment (E. Vincent) i t olf (Ross) 2; Lady Ernie517 words
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Article224 1916-08-17 16 The Hon. Dr, Lim Boon Keng prated on Friday at a meeting of the Am Drawing Association at which Mr. n Still gave an address on Som s. wag Methods.” Briefly stated, the address a contrast between the autocrati militarist system of government, power concentrated in the224 words
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Article1308 1916-08-17 17 (KroSI Ouk Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 15. rlip solaugor races at Kuala Lumpur on nirsdav and Saturday last were a success P nLliv and as a matter of public intern°f The lotteries were well supported, and estl the total i sat or and the sweeps. As1,308 words
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375 1916-08-17 17 A murder of savage brutality was perpetrated outside of the Straits Times offices in Cecil Street in the early hours of Wednesday when Santa Singh, the office watchman* was hacked to death while asleep on his trestle bed in front of the375 words
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968 1916-08-17 17 A British M.P. writes in tho Evening Standard:— One of tho most brilliant chapters of the history of the war is that of the mobilisation of science in France. This war has been carried on968 words
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467 1916-08-17 17 Thu direction in which Government action bo taken to assist the subcommittee ui the Board ot Trade's Advisory Committee on Commercial Intelligence, to secure trade after the war, is indicated in a report jnst issuod by the Board. Stress is467 words
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Article168 1916-08-17 17 An important point was raised before Mr. Ralph Scott in the district court this week in an action brought by Messrs. S. V. Pitch ay and Co., merchants, against Messrs. Paterson, Simons aud Co., as agents for the N.V.K. steamer Fushimi Maru, in which they claimed168 words
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Article39 1916-08-17 18 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long, rumbling epistles are liable to be rejected 01 luthlessly cut down.,39 words
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Article275 1916-08-17 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Since the last meeting of The Malacca Union Club,” held some time in February, 1916, 1 find that there have been no meetings being called although Hale No. 18 of the Club says, “The committee shall meet at h275 words
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Article345 1916-08-17 18 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—In your loader to night you well say that there must be no makeshift peace till those who are solely responsible for this war are brought to their senses after this delib erateiy planned attempt on the liberties and properties345 words
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Article456 1916-08-17 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Kir, —The recent Birthday Honours List is the subject of deserved editoral criticism, chiefly in respect of its omissions, in the current number of an important technical Journal. It is shown that tho butcher, the laker and the candlestick maker456 words
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Article1708 1916-08-17 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to the leading article in your issue of August 12, I do not think I shall be the only one among your readers who is surprised at your attitude regarding the proposed seizure of German property as some1,708 words
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560 1916-08-17 18 Lord Kitchener's estimate of the Dumber of women in Britaiu who would be made widows by the war was mentiuued by Mr. Hayes Fisher, on June 21, when presiding at a meeting of the Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation at Middlesex Guildhall.560 words
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720 1916-08-17 19 ci.irlev contributes the following Tb. bobb, man is “dressirg by the S* Nobody can spend more than a bl 8 in a military camp wiibont RJJJ the devotion of the military to Ehataver it is, boots, toothbrushes, pri lL b720 words
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Article123 1916-08-17 19 Rhuter’s Telegram. London, August 15. tmi^°!i en i ,a K en The Lower House has re- b y ®2 votes to 44 on a plebiscite yarding the sale of the Danish West Indies to America, Cbin answer l e^cr of the Penang ex e8 Chamber of CommerceRhuter’s Telegram. - 123 words
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647 1916-08-17 19 Captain C. E. W. Bean writes in the Daily NewsofJalyS:— The sun gl&rod from a Mediterranean sky and from the surface of the Mediterranean The liner heaved easily to a slow swell. In the waist of the647 words
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236 1916-08-17 19 Money that would otherwise have been spent on City banquets is being URod to teach disabled sailors and soldiers the trade of bootmaking at the Cord weiners’ Technical College, Bethnal Green-road. The principal of the college is Mr. F.236 words
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345 1916-08-17 19 The task of preparing a four-paged pamphlet consisting entirely of words of one syllable was undertaken by a Cambridge don in answer to a challenge thrown out by one of the offioers of the S.P.C.K. National Mission.345 words
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Article206 1916-08-17 19 'Messrs. Barker and Go. advise ns of tho outputs of clean tin ore for July from the following companies:—Kinta Association, Ltd., mine piculs 811, tribute piculs 288. Ampang (Kinta) Tin Mining Co., Ltd., piculs 140 and Simpam Valley Hydraulic Mines, Limited, piculs 160. Tbe same correspondent makes206 words
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Article19 1916-08-17 19 Peaks —On August 12, at Koscmonnt, Chats worth Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Poars, a son.19 words
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Article165 1916-08-17 19 SlNQAPOBK Auoust 17, 1916 EXCHANOB. On Lomu* Bank 4 m/a m 2/4|| Demand M 2/4,7 Private 8 m/e 2/4ff On Francb Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. 1?4§ On HoNOKOMo...Bank d/d 8f On Seanoeai ...Bank d/d 79 j On Java Bank T. T, 186165 words
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Article367 1916-08-17 19 Sinoapobb, Auwjht 17, 1916. MINING. Valae Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.86 0.60 10 10 Belat 1.86 1.86 10 10 Kanabol 0.86 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 6.00 11 41 Kinta Tin 1.6.0 1.12.6 41 41 Lahat Minos 8.00 6 00367 words
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Page 19 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1916-08-17 19 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times, to the United Kingdom and foreign countries I*. a year. Tue post fre« price of the Straus Budget m Su a year to any part of the world. It it not necessary to subscribe for a year. Hie subncrip ion for132 words
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Article115 1916-08-17 1 Gbnrral— Rubber Items 1 Estate Manager Help Up 1 July Rubber Returns 2 Penang Rubber Auction... 2 Para Rubber Planting 3 Disputed Right of Way 4 Java Produce Market 4 Para Rubber Exports 4 Penang Appeal Court 4 London Rubber Share Market 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 4 Singapore115 words
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Article326 1916-08-17 1 Dr. llobertflOD, lato of CaRtlefield Estate, is conducting an anti malarial campaign at j Salonika* With tho approval of tbe Chief Secretary to Government, tbe F.M.S. Railway Ad* ministration notifies that coagulatex will bencefortb bo charged first class rate and conveyed at owners’ risk. Since the beginning of326 words
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86 1916-08-17 1 From Our Own Correspondent. London, August 11. The rubber market is quieter, and the prices remain at pretty much tho same level; quotations are as follow Fine sheet 2/2 to 2/3 Crepe 2/3 2/4 Fine bard Para 2,9 2/11 The last report was86 words
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Article280 1916-08-17 1 The report of the Bidor Rubber Estate, Limited, states that, owing to a scarcity of transport accommodation, which began to be felt soon after the outbreak of war, tho recruiting system has been much disorganised, and although more steamers are now available, it may be some little280 words
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Article179 1916-08-17 1 The report of the South Malay Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that tapping was started on a small scale at the end of January, and some 9,000 trees have been marked out. Additional areas will now bo taken regularly into the tapping round, It is anticipated that nt179 words
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1183 1916-08-17 1 The secretary forwards tbe following for publication:— Tbe sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the United Malacca Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at tbo company's office, Malacca, on Monday, July 81, 1916, at p1,183 words
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Article136 1916-08-17 1 On Friday at 815 a.u)., Mr- property manager of Seng Rubber Esta fi a jab, two and a half miles Batu owned by bis brother, Mr. kin j ft on Ipoh—was proceeding from Batu «150 foot, havirg in bis possession a Estate, for contractors’ advarces on136 words
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1185 1916-08-17 2 seventh annual meeting of the share- Ks of the Changkat Salak Rubber and Limited, was held at Glasgow on July i Mr Hugh Moncrieff (the chairman of the w,rd of directors) presiding. Chairman said: Gentlemen, two of H.auiioa Mr. Cargill and1,185 words
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1081 1916-08-17 2 We have received the following report from tbe secretary:— The sixth annual ordinary general meeting of tbe Bukit Katil Robber Estates, Ltd., was held at the company's office, Malacca, on Monday, July 31. Those present were Messrs. Tan Soo Hock (chairman), Tan1,081 words
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Article511 1916-08-17 2 Siak (Sumatra).—22,018 lbs. Bokit Kajang.—88,000 lbs. Galang Besar. —83,000 lbs. Tehran.—78,279 lbs. Jimah.—14,715 lbs. Perak River Valley.—11,000 lbs. Jura. —13,481 lbs. Kong Lee (Perak).—960 lbs. Semanggol.—7,500 lbs. Bnkit Sembawang.—68,000 lbs. Singapore United.—86,800 lbs. Siak (Sumatra). —22,018 lbs. Mergui.—5,795 lbs. Ledbury.—59,250 lbs. Senawang. —30,861 lbs. Batu Anam.—17,157 lbs.511 words
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Article155 1916-08-17 2 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber Hold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their auction sale at Penang, on Thursday Smoked ribbed sheet 1112 to lilt plain 107 108 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond... 09 100 Unsmoked 102 108 Crepe tine pale thin and blanket155 words
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2872 1916-08-17 3 The fifth oidiuary general meeting <>f the lJolok Rubber Estates, Limited, was held ui< July 6, at the Institute <<f Chart* red Account ants, Moor •'ate I’lace, EC, Mr. Walter Norfolk (chairman of the company)2,872 words
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Article316 1916-08-17 3 The report of the Kuaia-N d j;..* Rubber Company, Limited, states tUt o’ 3 managing director lias now settled tl e e, le vatiou clause with the Kelaotan Governing, and the additional land which has d been felled, and which will shortly' ed, will comply with the316 words
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Article270 1916-08-17 3 Mr. Pierre De BouJy, mauager of Guuong Rapat and Canning Estates near Ipoll, has issued a broehuro shewing tbe cost of opening and plauting with Para rubber two thousand acres in four years. The details arc given very fully, and are no doubt based upon Mr. De270 words
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Article232 1916-08-17 3 The report of the Perak Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the net pro after providing for administration expend directors’ fees, writing off the expenditure o immature area, and allowing for depreciai 1 is £41,084. To this has to be added brought forward, making the amount to credit232 words
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1766 1916-08-17 4 Tlu Times of Malaya of August 11 "'/u'itt.r of much general interest was l b f lUC Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby in In,.!, supreme Court yesterday, in while u t way over private property granted h collector1,766 words
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1027 1916-08-17 4 The annual general meeting of Nyulas Rubber Estates. Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, French Rank Buildings, on Saturday. Mr. Koh San Hin presided, and the others present wero Messrs Chi Kang Cheng (managing director), Tan Kheaui1,027 words
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Article118 1916-08-17 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. essrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the .lava produce market for the week cndiu<* August II: Itatavia, August 11. Rubber Market. —The position is weak, tirst standard gradt s passing118 words
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Article135 1916-08-17 4 We are indebted to Messrs. Rarlow and Company for tho following statistics of tho export of Para rubber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1, 1916. The quantities are statod in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the135 words
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Article146 1916-08-17 4 The Full Court of Appeal opened on Tuesday in the Supreme Court, Penang, before the Chief Justice, Sir J. A. S. Hucknill, Mr. Justice A. Karnshaw, Mr. Justice L. IV tibdt n and Mr. Justice IV J, Sproulo. There are altogether eight appeals set down for hoaring,146 words
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Article105 1916-08-17 4 The London and China Kxpress of July 11 says: The rubber share market may bo characterised as idle but firm. Bargain hunters have been much in evidence, on the look out for cheap shares thrown over by holders alarmed at the fall in the prico of105 words
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Article70 1916-08-17 4 For the period from August 18 to 24, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubbt r is fixed at 2s. 2|d- per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the70 words
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Article58 1916-08-17 4 \t a meeting of directors of the Sungei Hagan Lubber Cu huld ou the loth inst., it was decided to recommend a final dividend of 15 per cent., making a total of 25 per cent, for the year ended Juut JO, lOltt. The date of the58 words
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988 1916-08-17 5 lower grade cropes were iu fairly good demand, but prices were about $5 lower on the week. Scraps were neglected. The following was the course of values In S’pore. In London, per pci. p ;r lb. Sheet tine ribbed smoked $llB-115 2/3*988 words
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303 1916-08-17 5 The Planters’ Association of Malaya is to meet at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 1916, at 12. Market Street. Kuala Lumpur, to transact the following agenda 1. Minutes of meeting of .Tune 25, 1916. 2. Recruiting in India. 3. Section 66,303 words
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Article107 1916-08-17 5 Tho report of the Sedgoley (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, states that during the year tbe company's planting programme was completed, and at March 81 the position was as follows Planted, I,olo] acres; budding sites, 1H acres; reserve, 162 J acres; total acreage of estate, 1,191 J acres. The107 words
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1011 1916-08-17 5 Stock Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser fr Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closim, p,^?‘ 8 1918. 1914. July 7. 150.000 2/- 60% 32% Anglo-Malay 11,6 10,. 6i,m»>0 XI ‘25% 174% Bakap Plantations 45/- 41,011 words
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Advertisement114 1916-08-17 7 I A BUN BRAND H BEER I Obtainable from every liquor Dealer at the following prices from April 1 1916. I ASAHI BEER, Quarts $ll.BO per case of 4 doz. I (Retail Price $3.00 per doz). I ASAHI BEER, Pints $10.50 per case of 6 doz. I (Retail Price $1.90114 words
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