The Straits Budget, 8 June 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-06-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES” VOL. LXXI No. 3095 Singapore, Friday, June 8, 1917. ESTABLISHED OVIB HALF A CEMTWV. Price 25 cents.'28 words
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Article222 1917-06-08 1 LEADERS— The Pause 12 Empire Food Supplies 12 Russia and Socialism 12-13 What we Have Done 13 Houses and Rents 18 Waiting ...13-14 Local and Gknhral Local and Personal 1-2 Brutal Murder 2 Fatal Fire 2 The War 3-7 Sweden 7 Trouble in China 8 No Dearth222 words
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Article3076 1917-06-08 1 The war has added one or two new words o the language and the latest new comer, a D b y Router, is Soldel. Like Anzac, it is contraction. It moans the Council of orkuaen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates which is aymg a prominent part in affairs in3,076 words
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1091 1917-06-08 2 Details of the murder committed on Saturday night, within a mile of Ipoh town, of Mr- John Edmonds, assistant Manager of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, appear in the Times of Malaya, of Tuesday, which says: Mr. Edmonds came into Ipoh1,091 words
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319 1917-06-08 2 A serious fire involving considerable lose of life broke out early on Wednesday morning at 16, Trenganu Street. Tbe boose is a four storey building at the corner of Trenganu Street and Temple Street, tbe ground floor being usod as a319 words
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Article17 1917-06-08 2 Owing to tbo non-arrival of d°K D rdk badges for tbe year 1917-18, jj17 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement187 1917-06-08 2 Sale of Properties. The undermentioned Singapore proper ties were sold by auction at the saleroom ot the Commercial Rubber Company, Limited, No. 3, Raffles Place, on Wednesday after nood :—Forty-nine pieces of freehold l al y situate at Lorong No. 23, off Gaylang Koail total area 68,849 square feet together187 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1782 1917-06-08 3 Rkctkr’s Telegrams. Pause in the West. AIRCRAFT CONTINUE ACTIVE WORK. Samples of British Daring. Reuter's Telegrams. London, May 30, 12.25 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig says: There is nothing ot interest to report. London, May 31, 2,45 p.m. Field Marshal Haig reports: We drove off raiders south of Armentieros, takingRkctkr’s Telegrams. - 1,782 words
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Article1828 1917-06-08 3 Socialism. INFLUENCE ON RUSSIAN POLICY. Preparing for Stockholm Conference London, June 1, 7.10 a.m. Events are apparently shaping towards a world congress of socialists on tho Russian initiative. The original suggestion of the Dutch-Scandinavian delegation at Stockholm of a conference in June ended in a fiasco owing to1,828 words
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Article3462 1917-06-08 4 British Attack. GOOD PROGRESS AGAIN BEING MADE. Socialist Endeavours. London, Jane 1, 3.10 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: We gained ground slightly to tbe west of Cberisy and carried out successful patrol encounters near Gonzcaucourt and made raids to the northeast of Loos, near Ploeg Steert wood. London, Jane3,462 words
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Article1478 1917-06-08 5 Western Position. CHECK ON THE SOUCHEZ RIVER. The Russian Position. London, June 3, 11.50 p.m. Field Marshal Haig reports: Fierco day long fighting, with varying fortunes occurred south of the Souchez River. The enemy lost heavily in our first attack Subsequently he delivered a number of violent counter-attacks1,478 words
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Article1625 1917-06-08 6 Aircraft Fighting. ATTACKS ON THE BELGIAN COAST. Sharp Naval Actions. London, June 5, 7 a m. Tbe raid on Bruges is the fourth attack on the enemy submarine and aeroplane nests in Belgium olli daily r»*p >rtod since Thursday. Dutch corronp* indents speak of constant allied naval air1,625 words
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Article2357 1917-06-08 6 Attack on Bruges. RESULTS OF THE HEAVY BOMBARDMEMT. Thames Valley Raid. London, June 6, 3.45 p.m. A German communique, referring to yesterday’s attack on Ostend, says that many Belgian civilians were killed und wounded. It admits some material damage and the loss ◦f a torpedo boat. London, Jane2,357 words
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114 1917-06-08 7 Following the American Day in IndoChina, at the suggestion of Mr. Albert Sarraut, Governor-General of Indo China, a special soiree was organised recently at the Municipal Theatre of Hanoi, for the British war orphans. The patriotic drama and masterpiece of Mr. Henri Lavdan, Servir,114 words
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Article34 1917-06-08 7 The Editor of the Straits Times begs to acknowledge the following addition to the Union Jack Club Fund Already acknowledged $19,24.183 Mr. Frank E. Lease, Sapoug Esate, Tenom, B.N. Borneo. 5034 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article176 1917-06-08 7 S.R.C. defeat Sea Defences. The S.R.C. were distinctly lucky to win two league points from the Sea Defences on May 31. For the most part they were oyerplayed in the first half and only feebleness in front of goal prevented the Sea Defences from having the game well, won176 words
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Article769 1917-06-08 7 A Win for The Rest. When The Rest were all out for 84 before tiffin on Monday it looked as if the S.C.C twelve —for twelve a side were played—had a pleasant and easy afternoon iu front of them. In this they were disappointed. A total of 61 was769 words
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Article174 1917-06-08 7 The championship pairs in tho Ladies' Lawn Tennis Clan toarnamont played on Tuesday resulted as follows: Miss J. Ounn and Mr. Upcott beat Mrs. Holden and Mr. Hartnell, 6—1, 6-2. At tho conclusion of play the prizes were given away by Mrs. Goodman. Sir John Bucknill, K.C., thanked174 words
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Article105 1917-06-08 7 The June monthly medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a tie between Mr. F. Binnie and Mr. J. K. Morrison, who returned net scores of 80. Twenty-one cards were taken out and the following wore returnod K. F.105 words
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Article91 1917-06-08 7 Rkutsit’s Tklkorams. London, June 6, 10.80 a.m. Stockho’m The Premier, Mr. Swartz, in the Riksdag, admitted the need of suffrage and industrial n forms hut said Government waH too preoccupied with war probloms. The Socialist and Liberal loaders recalled the universal democratic movement tuid regretted that a golden opportunityRkutsit’s Tklkorams. - 91 words
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439 1917-06-08 8 HkI ’IKK'h TKLKUltAMh. London, May 31, 2 p m. Reuter's correspondent at Shanghai win s that the military governors of several pro vinces havo declared independence. It is most difficult to appreciate the situation. The revolting < iovcrnors arc in command ofHkI ’IKK'h TKLKUltAMh. - 439 words
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216 1917-06-08 8 Thu following announcement lias been issued from Leicester by the Presidents of the Federated Associations of Boot and Shoe Manufacture™ and of the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives Our attention has boen drawn to alarmist reports which havo appeared recently216 words
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Article667 1917-06-08 8 The Committee recently appointed to consider the formation of a Choral Society for Singapore, has drawn up the following rules, hich it is proposed to place before the Society at its first meeting 1. The Society shall be called The Singapore Choral Society.” 2. The Society shall667 words
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Article103 1917-06-08 8 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt). Penang, June 5. At the annual meeting of the Swimming Club, tho President, Mr. P. Simpson, stated that the profit was 9366 and the position was satisfactory. Mr, Low was elected president, Mr. W. H. Threlfall, vice-president, Mr. T. H. Stone, captain, and103 words
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941 1917-06-08 8 The annual exhibition of pictures nnder the auspices of the Singapore Ait Club wasopened in the rooms of the \.M.C.A. on May 31 In the absence of Lady Evelyn Young, who is the President of the Club, the exhibition was941 words
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651 1917-06-08 8 Regulations for the control of food the Straits Settlements have been mad* by the Governor and were published in Government Gazette Extraordinary issue!! on May 81. They are somewhat similar to those in force at homo when the food problee came under651 words
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Obituary88 1917-06-08 8 OBITUARY. Reuter's Telegrams. London, May 81, 1-15 p in. Amsterdam The death is announce the famous Polish singer Edouard de l‘ e8B London, June 4, 1.35 p- 03, Tokio: The death is announced o! William Stone, adviser to the department communications. r V t T.tviA R A Lli* uuuimuuiuubiuuBa r88 words
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Article40 1917-06-08 9 [The Straits Times is not responsible fot tbo opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short aud to the point ul h> rambling epistles are liable to be rujectod or ruthlessly cut down.l40 words
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Article233 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Id your edition of May 28 you quote oiue articles "Denmark and Germany” found in the Morning Post translated from the Danish newspaper Folkets Avis. ft is incredible that the Morning Post tbculd uot know that Folkets Avis to233 words
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Article455 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I see from my calendar that Juno 1, .s tLe feast of Saint Nicomode. I have looked lor this ecclesiastic in both Wibater and Chambers and can find no trace of him. 1 shall be glad if you will kindly455 words
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Article156 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Several weeks have elapsed since I had the opportunity of looking over the uround and building so kindly provided for the men of the services by the Singapore Harbour Board; on leturuing In ro after a few wteks absence,156 words
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Article468 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your leaders on any topic are naturally greatly appreciated for what might be termed their sound horse sense," and no question has aroused greater interest than your recruiting appeals to men of Malaya. There are several aspects of468 words
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Article697 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Iu your issue of yesterday you quote from The Financier, that the prospects before copra are bright, while an article is published,apparently by a local writer,on tho above subject, whose keynote is that copra is doomed. Who is to be697 words
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Article1272 1917-06-08 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —While I am delighted to see that Government proposes to tackle the housing problem I am more than doubtful hs to the value of the proposed legislation. The Bill is too drastic, it is utterly inelastic and does not seem1,272 words
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Article178 1917-06-08 10 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,-Judging from tho report the local food committee is formed for tho purposo of keeping an eye on the consumer aud watch ing that he docs not over-eat himself. I had fondly hoped that tho idea was to protect tho178 words
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Article281 1917-06-08 10 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In a loader the other day you asked —apparently with tho idea of getting an answer —why a married man should not leave Malaya to join up just as much as a man at home. Tho answer is that281 words
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Article373 1917-06-08 10 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —Wo Bhall be glad if you will publish tho following facts iu connection with the working of tho Tobacco Ordinance of 1916 If an owner or importer desires to removetobacco from ono bonded warehouse to another, or from a steamer373 words
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948 1917-06-08 10 Mr G. A. Hall, the acting Adviser to the Kedah Government has issued his report for tho year 1384 A. H. (November 9, 1915— October 27, 1916, from which it appears that the State continues to be developed948 words
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Article355 1917-06-08 10 What was described as another step in a series of actions going on in the courts with rt forencp to the estate of the late Syed Ahmed bin Abdt.lt ahnun Alsagoff was begun in the Supreme Court ou Wednesday before the Chiej Justice ('*ir John Bucknil), K.C.)355 words
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Article224 1917-06-08 10 A steamer which left Singapore recently homewatd bouud was suck two or three day> ago when close to the end of her voyage. All the passengers and crew were landed with the exception of Mr. L. V. Lowe, of Penang Rubber Estates, aud seven members of ttu224 words
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Article152 1917-06-08 10 A most grateful and appreciative letter has bec.u received by the Committee of the Soldieis and Sailors Recreation Fond, on bchAlf of the nr on. The various gifts included 50 case n of pineapples the funds for which wero collected through tho agency of Mr. J. D. Saunders.152 words
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373 1917-06-08 10 The report of the director, .t.te. beg to submit L s audited balance sheet of the onn.e 0 doU December 81, 1916. onj pany The profit for the year, includiuy int on investments was, $15,481 69 vl-i^ $l2 877.78 brought forward373 words
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Article275 1917-06-08 10 (From Our Own CoRBEsroNi»K*T.) Malacca, June 3. A farewell Smoker was held at the Malacca Club on Saturday in honour of 2nd Lieut. V. H. Winson (acting adjutant), and Private R. W. Strutbers, S. F. Lewis, and D. C. Morrison who arc leaving the Colouy this month275 words
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Article161 1917-06-08 10 Tho F.M.S. Government Gazette.cental the draft of a Bill to be introduccji the Federal Council to amend the Enactment. The objects reason stated ns follows The principal c J this Bill is to facilitate tho am alga under one control of blocks of mini g required for woikirg161 words
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Article3831 1917-06-08 11 A dtparture from red tape has resulted in the columns of the British North Borneo lhrald being brightened by a delightfully written page from a District Officer’s Diary, which is too good to be lost3,831 words
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Article92 1917-06-08 11 Rkutkh’s Trlkukam. Loudon, May BO, 7.25 p.ui. Sir Ernest Shackloton lias arrivod in London and has bad an audionco of tbo King to whom bo banded back tbo Tnion Jack presented to him by His Majesty on the evo of bis departure. Flight Lieut. Ronald Graham, ofRkutkh’s Trlkukam. - 92 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1066 1917-06-08 12 —Straits Times, June 1. The great Italian offensive has had the stage to itself. It appears to havo been marvellously successful and it has revealed very effective combined action between tho naval forces, supplied by Britain, and the military forces, helped by some British hoavy batteries. The arena.—Straits Times, June 1. - 1,066 words
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Article1158 1917-06-08 12 ffU CfrQ afford to ran needles8 risks —Straits Tinios Jane 2. The War Lord is obviously ill pleased with the orld Lord. It would appear that there is a shortage of crops in Germany, and the food dictator says that the responsibility for this shortage falls uponffU CfrQ afford to ran needles8 risks —Straits Tinios Jane 2. - 1,158 words
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Article1096 1917-06-08 12 throw of the Gorman infamy.—Straits Times, Jane 4. Partly, no doubt, the prominence given to some socialistic discussion and the projected Socialist Conference at Stockholm is doe to the lull in tho fighting on all fronts. Never, theless, the matter is important in itself and we verythrow of the Gorman infamy.—Straits Times, Jane 4. - 1,096 words
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Article1117 1917-06-08 13 Straits Times, June 5. Reading some of the accounts of the great battle cf Arras wo havo been led to think again of all that the British have done in less than three years, and the impression left upon our minds is deep and permanent. hatStraits Times, June 5. - 1,117 words
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Article1137 1917-06-08 13 against extortionate houso rents. —Straits Times, June 0. The Government has brought in a Tenants Defence Bill, and we have no wish to be hypercritical on details of the measure. But the reason why we have been silent in regard to it for several days is thatagainst extortionate houso rents.—Straits Times, June 0. - 1,137 words
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Article1043 1917-06-08 13 .—Straits Times, June 7. One of the correspondents at the front pointed out the other day that tho greater the offensive the longor the pauses between one stage and another, and that, ho says, is the explanation of the comparative silence in tho West. It is only comparative. Tho.—Straits Times, June 7. - 1,043 words
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Article236 1917-06-08 14 Major Cbarleton William Gordon-Steward, killed on April 12, was tho only on of Colonel C. S. and Mrs. Gordon-Steward, of Nottington, Dorchester. Educated at Dulwich and Sandhurst he joined the West Yorkshire Regiment in 1896, and proceeded with that regimeut to China, a country which he travelled236 words
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Article111 1917-06-08 14 In his annual report on the state of Pcrlie for last year, tho acting adviser, Mr. H. C. Eckhardt, says: Tho padi harvest of the beginning of the year was again a good one, The export of padi and rice was 2,741,600 gantangs, a little less than111 words
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Article166 1917-06-08 14 A correspondent writes A huge man eater unexpectedly appeared in a small jungle at Scrimboon, while the members of the Straits Hunting 1 arty wero out after a door hunt yesterday and one of the party had the courage and presence of mind to tiro166 words
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1180 1917-06-08 14 A Government Ga/ette Extraordinary was issued on May 31 containing the draft of a bill, about to be introduced into the Legislative Council, with the object of restricting, in connection with the present war, the increase of rent of small1,180 words
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Article327 1917-06-08 14 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s, Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated May 80, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Our market continues very steady the volume of business passing is confined to local rubbers almost entirely. There have been a few deals in sterling shares and certain327 words
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Article98 1917-06-08 14 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint the following gentlemen to form the Advisory Board in Singapore on matters connected with Muhammandan religion and custom for the year 1917: Syed Mohamed bin Agil (chairman), Mr. J. Loruie, Collector of Lana Revenue, Singapore (vicechairman), Shaikh Salim98 words
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1903 1917-06-08 15 From our Special Correspondent. London, April 27. Food more food and still more food 1! t be predominant thought in the mind of the Government, if one may judge from their «needles and actions since my last letter to you1,903 words
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517 1917-06-08 15 On Saturday, May 26, the European inhabitants of tbe Tangkah district of Mnar met to open a new clnb which was started recently by the staffs of the three estates in the neighbourhood, viz., Tangkah Rubber Estate, Sagil Estate, and Tanah517 words
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Article159 1917-06-08 15 Correspondents at the front sond the latest news obtainable of the missing Captain llall, the famous airman. On May 7 (evening) he was out with another machine. They attacked a party of four Germans. Another pilot, after felling one of the enemy, had his wrist broken and159 words
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404 1917-06-08 15 A Malacca correspondent writ* s: The death of Sister Catberiuo Mcßean has removed from our midst one of the most accomplished musicians resident in Malaoca. She arrived here sumo twelve years ago with the first body of nuns of the404 words
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Article210 1917-06-08 15 A little incident occurred at Sonrabaya recently—Saturday, May 19-at one of tLo concerts given at the Simpang Theatre by Mdlle. Caron. She was programmed to coni elude the evening with the Marseillaise,’" an item she has been most successful with in Australia, and with which sbo has been210 words
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175 1917-06-08 15 We regret to learn that information has been received at Kuala Lumpur from tLo Secretary of Stato for tho Colonics that Lieut.-Col. K. S. F. Walker, C.M.0., is dead. Deceased was born in 1850, and after passing through tho Royal Military College At Sandhurst,175 words
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1260 1917-06-08 16 A Singapore expert in such matters who has had occasion to consider the effect of the War Tax Ordinance on house rents and municipal rating aud valuation, sends us the following extremely informing and interesting notes: Let us take1,260 words
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Article182 1917-06-08 16 The Chairman of the Sikh Advisory Board sends tho following copy of a letter for publication Sergeant-Major Gurmukh Singh, Chairman, Sikh Advisory Board, Singapore. Sir,— I am directed to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in forwarding to tbe Secretary of State for the Colonies182 words
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Article54 1917-06-08 16 Tho Tokio Asahi says that negotiations are proceeding botween Japan, America, and England on the employment of Japanese shipping for the use of the Entente Powers in Europe. Tho object may be to help to transport food materials and other things from America to Europe, as54 words
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1583 1917-06-08 16 That war is infinitely destructive, that its wastage is beyond description terrible, nobody who lives in this year 1917 oau ever doubt. We none of U9 need telliug about that. But it is possible that a1,583 words
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Article154 1917-06-08 16 A strange incident has come to light m connection with the mysterious disappearance of a packet containing 18 gold rings, addressed to Messrs. Pritchard and Co., Ipob, from the mail baskets received last Saturday from home, says the Times ol Malaya, of June 2. From what154 words
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1008 1917-06-08 17 Donald Macgregor writes in the New York World (Paris edition) as follows Thh is not a new story. It is not even a twice-told tale- But it is an account of a »-ondoiful development which will bear p, ating1,008 words
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874 1917-06-08 17 The sixth ordinary general meeting of the Arcadia Coconut Estates, Ltd., was held at the office of Messrs. Lewis Brown and Co‘ on May 25, says the Times of Ceylon. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and874 words
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231 1917-06-08 17 The Lobby correspondent of tbe Daily News states that the Commercial Committee of the House of Commons on April 18 gave a luncheon to the Japanese Ambasssador and other Japanese delegates who had promised to attend the Conference231 words
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Article128 1917-06-08 17 As our troops began their great fight on Bank Holiday they had one great fellowworker—the Man with tbe Plough. There was one figure in this landscape of war who made some officers about me laugh," says Mr. Gibbs, in The Chronicle. “He was a French128 words
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Article46 1917-06-08 17 Wan ll ian Ton(». —On Mav 20, at Kudat, B. N. 8., to Mr. and Mrs. Wan Hian Tong, a son. (Bangkok paper please copy). Capkl.— On Juno 2, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Capel, Blakan Mati, a son.46 words
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Article25 1917-06-08 17 Skdwick—Clakk.— On Juno 5, at Singa pore, N.A. Sedwick, Straits Settlements Civil Service, to Irene N. Clare, daughter of E. P. Clare of Seromban.25 words
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Article172 1917-06-08 17 SiHOAPoaa, Ju«a 7, 1917. EXCHANOBi Om Lonlh,« Bank 4 m/a S/4# Demand 2/44 Private 8 tr/i 2/4tf On Fxangi Bank T. T. 818 On India Bank T. T. M On HoNoaoNs...Bank d/d 2j%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 65 On Java Bank T. T. M 1844 On Japan172 words
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Article342 1917-06-08 17 Simoapom, Jump 7, 1017 MINING. ***** n V ft ine Bayers Seiiets. 10 10 Ampant} 5.75 8.00 1 Ayer Weng 1.25 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.05 1.40 10 10 Kioto Association 0.25 9.60 41 41 Kinto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Lahat Mines 4.00 5.00 10 10.342 words
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Advertisement130 1917-06-08 17 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Strait* Time* to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is fits a year. Tie post fre price of the Straits Budget is $14 year to any part of the world. It i* not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter130 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article124 1917-06-08 1 Ginikal— Robber Items 1 Penang Rubber Auctions 2 Java Produce Market 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 5 May Rubber Returns 6 Singapore Robber Auction 6 Telegrams.— London Rubber Market... 1 CoRRBSPONDKNCK— Restricted Rubber Exports 7 Mkitinqs and Riports— Haytor Rubber 1 South Perak Report 1 Rubber Results 1 Golconda124 words
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Article266 1917-06-08 1 Mrs. Monkland, of Sogambut Estate, who was taken ill suddenly on Monday night, is now in the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, and progressing satisfactorily. The April rubber plantation imports amounted to 6,112 tons, and deliveries to 6,287 tons. The total stock of Para and Plantation rubber is 11,487266 words
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78 1917-06-08 1 From Our Own Corresporident. London, June 5. The rubber market is steady but quiet, and the prices aro somewhat lower. Quotations Fine sheet 2/10 to 2/11 Crepe 2/9 2/11 Fine bard Para 3/1 8/2 The last report was as follows London, May 21. The78 words
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Article240 1917-06-08 1 The report of the Haytor Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for the vear amounted to $67,926 as against $69,418 for the previous yoar. To this sum must be added $9,416 brought forward, making a total of $77,843. An interim dividend of 10 per cent., absorbing240 words
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Article138 1917-06-08 1 The report of the South Perak Rubber Syndicate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested during the yoar amounted to 48,241 lbs., against an estimate of 30,000 lbs. The average gross prioe realised, including estimate for the balance of crop unsold, was 2s. 4.18 d. per138 words
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895 1917-06-08 1 The directors of the Consolidated Estates Company, Limited, have declared interim dividends of 4 per cent, on the preferred shares and 25 per cent, on the ordinary shares (less income tax), payable on the 28th inst to shareholders on895 words
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Article297 1917-06-08 1 The report of the Golconda Malay Rubber Company, Limited, states that the original estimate of crop was placed at 498,000 lbs» which was later increased to 518,000 lbs. The actual crop secured amounted to 585,455 lbs., which compares with 472,669 lbs. barvested in 1915. For the year297 words
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Article3407 1917-06-08 2 The seventh ordinary general meeting of tll( Cbeuiboug Malay Rubber Company, limited, was held on April 17, at 5, Fenchurch Street, Loud jo, E C., Mr. E. G. Money, clmiiumn of the company, presiding. The Chairman said GentlemoD, with3,407 words
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Article170 1917-06-08 2 Tbe report of the Lower Perak Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tbe output of dry rubber during tbe year was 12f>,109 lbs., all of wbicb was Bold in Singapore, tbe average gross) price being 2s. 4d. per lb. Tbe all-in cost, including depreciation of buildings and machinery,170 words
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Article75 1917-06-08 2 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and Co., Penang, advise that tho undermentioned prices W?re realised for rubber sold by thorn by auction and private bender on May 80.— Diamond smoked sheet 9147 to 9153 Piam smoked sheet 133 140 Diamond unsmoked shoot 124 128 l'laiu unsmoked sheet 122 12575 words
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1111 1917-06-08 3 Tho seventh ordinaly general meeting of the Crouilix Rubber Estate and Produce Syndicate, Limited, was held on April 17, at the Hall of the Institute ct Chartered Accountants, Moorgato Place, Moorgafct* Street, E.C., Mr. Jus. L. Anstruther, J1,111 words
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282 1917-06-08 3 Mr. M. S. Parry, presiding at tbe meeting of the liujong Rubber Estate, Limited, on April 17, said the yield had been very good iudeod. The resalts, after charging to revenuo €0 per cont. of tho superintendence aud general estate expenditure,282 words
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Article371 1917-06-08 3 The report of the Telak Pi&h Rabber Estate (1914), Limited, states that the net amount at credit of profit and Iosb account is £1,589, w hich, with last year’s carry forward of £305, leaves a balance for appropriation of £4,894. It is proposed to apportion this as371 words
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1180 1917-06-08 3 Tho annual general meeting of Kepong (Malay) Robber Estates, Limited, was held on April 19, at the Great Eastern Railway Hotel, Bishopsgate, E C Sir Gordon Youles (tho chairman) presiding. Tho Chairman said: Gentlemen, I rise with1,180 words
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360 1917-06-08 3 The report of the Shelford Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the yield of dry rubber from the Shelford estate amounted to 161.482 lbs against an estimate of 170,000 lbs. This compared with a yield of 167,776$ lbs. for 1915. The360 words
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Article236 1917-06-08 3 The report of the Dustin Durian Rubber Estate, Limited, states that tho crop of rubber harvested for the year amounted to 782,271 lbs., as compared with an estimate ot 520,000 lbs. The cost of production f.O'b Port Swettenbam works out at 8.54d. per lb. After adding all236 words
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1486 1917-06-08 4 Tbe eleventh ordinary general meeting of the above company was held on May 10, at TL otlice of Messrs. Lewis Brown and Co., e0t8 and Secretaries, Colombo, says the Tunes of Ceylon. Tbe Chairman—in moving the adoption1,486 words
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Article129 1917-06-08 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ended June 1: Batavia, Juno 1, 1917. Rubber. —There has been a further drop iu prices, both129 words
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1140 1917-06-08 4 The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Kampong Kuantan Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 16, at the offices of the company, 5, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. F. A. Qovett, chairman of the company, presiding. The1,140 words
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330 1917-06-08 4 The report of the directors of the Foothills (Malaya) Rubber Estate for the year 1916 states: The area under cultivation remain at 625 acres, and the trees, with the exception of those on the steep sides of hills where330 words
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Article128 1917-06-08 4 Messrs. iioustead, Hampshire and Co., Ltd., aro in receipt of a cablo from the secretaries of tho Choras Rubber Estates, Ltd., advising that tho directors’ roport for tho year onded Docembcr 81, 1916, has boon issued, which recommends tho payment of a final dividend of 10 per128 words
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2327 1917-06-08 5 In his roport for 1916 tho Director of Agrioulture (Mr. L. Lewton Brain) states: The research work in connection with robber manufacture has been in charge of Mr. Eaton* Agricultural Chemist, who has been assisted in the oonnected chemical investigations by2,327 words
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Article103 1917-06-08 5 For the period from June 8 to 14, 1917 inclusive, the value of the highest grado of rubber is fixed at 3s. Ojd. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is loyiablo on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the103 words
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1011 1917-06-08 5 Following are extracts from the minute, ot the First Quarterly General Meeting ol the Malay Peninsula Agrionltnral Associ. tion held in the Chamber of Commerce Penang, on Saturday, May 20: Present.—Messrs. G. Stothard (in th. chair), J. W. Kennedy, P, Mitford,1,011 words
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Article712 1917-06-08 6 Pangkattan.— 56,0CX) lbs. Batu Kata.—3B,ooo lbs. Bangoen Poerba. —58,000 lbs. Pontian (Malay).—6,4oo lbs. Straits Rubber. —247,000 lbs. Penang.—2o9,ooo lbs. Tali Ayer—B2,ooo lbs. Rubana. —69,000 lbs. Bagan Serai. —35,000 lbs. Batak Habit.—34,soo lbs. Cbempodak. —9,826 lbs. CLimpul.—22,42o lbs. Jasin.—l9,ooo lbs. Krubong.—B,o3o lbs. Kerupas.— lbs. Lendu.—lB,ooo lbs. Merlimau.—lo2,6oo lbs.712 words
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996 1917-06-08 6 The ninth annual ordinary general meeting of the Langkat Sumatra Rubber Company, Ltd., was held an April 17, at the offices of the company, Mincing Lane House, 59, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman, chairman of the company, presiding. The996 words
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527 1917-06-08 6 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Associations' 297th auction, on May 81 and June 1, there was offered for Bale picals 12,566.89 or 1,675,585 lb«. (Tons 748.02). Pricks Realised. Sheet smoked fine ribbed $145 to $150 good ribbed 180 145527 words
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1036 1917-06-08 7 The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Damansara (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 19, at the registered office of the company, 20, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. W. P. Metcalfo (chairman of the company) presiding.1,036 words
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Article39 1917-06-08 7 [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, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.]39 words
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Article126 1917-06-08 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In view of the practical certainty of curtailed exports from the F.M.S. and the Colony, is it not high time that a governmentbacked plant were erected for the vulcanisa tion of rubber on a large scale. Curtailment of rubber126 words
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342 1917-06-08 7 The report of tho Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Company, Limited, states that the net profit for the year earned bv the Naamlooze Yennootscbap Exploitatie Maatschappij, Soengei Lalah, amounts to 971,697, which has boen transferred as dividend to the company’s profits342 words
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Article98 1917-06-08 7 No. 4 of Messrs. Fraser and Company’s Facts and Figures of Dollar Rubber Companies” is just out and brings all information up to date. It is a most useful guide to tho investor. Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, have just issued No. 8 of their Handbook on98 words
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1015 1917-06-08 7 Stock SineaDom Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser 4 Co' Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing PrioJ 1916. 1916. April 24. June l! 150,000 2/- 36% 60% Anglo-Malay 13/10* 10/6 13/ 6J.OOO £1 30% 26%1,015 words
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