The Straits Times, 2 June 1915
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Title Section13 1915-06-02 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.814 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 2. 1915. PRICE 10 OENTB.13 words
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Advertisement259 1915-06-02 1 ipSK^II;: Guaranteed QHAL IVI ERS Sun to WTTf^IF "I Finish /L/ 6J, "f>i r 0 wduMnu Mk^p-^guaranteed" There's No "Short Waisted" Feeling in Chalmers "Porosknit" Union Suits. They have elaslic fitting backs that slretch both "up and down and "sideways and pre- >! such discomfort as "cutting in" at the259 words
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Advertisement156 1915-06-02 1 FURNITURE Dining-Room, Draw ing- Room, Bed-Room. 1 Jlv j Stm^; I J^ |^^*-^^^^^T^ In Waxed CAREFULLY MADE AND CARRIED OUT UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. Furnishing Schemes Executed in Modern Styles and Reproductions from Antique Types. ROBINSON CO. x ny* y 1 1 ashcroft's" r J| mt^^M 2~^fc World-renowned s BILLIARD TABLES156 words
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Advertisement9 1915-06-02 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENFR BEER. Soli Agknts: DAMSON. GILF.LIAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article1219 1915-06-02 2 SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS OF THE ESTATES. Satisfactory Achievements. The ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Golconda Malay Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 22, at tbe Council Hoom of tbe Rubber Growers' As sociation, 88, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Gilbert F. Traill (tbe chairman) presiding. Tbe Chairman1,219 words
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Article323 1915-06-02 2 Only a few Bottles Smashed by The Germans. Although German shells fly daily over the wine cellars of Rheims, the cbampigne merchants have been able to carry on business almost as usual. A special correspondent of tbe Wine Trade Review says that tbe smashing of a few323 words
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Article345 1915-06-02 2 Failure of Experiments in Nuwara Eliya. Mr. H. F. Macmillan, the superintendent of Botanical Gardens, Ceylon, has returned to Peradeniya after a visit to Nuwara Eliya and tbe Hakgala Gardens. Tbe latter are looking extremely pretty with profuse blossoms. Re the attempt to grow apples, plums, currants,345 words
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Article270 1915-06-02 2 The Royal Automobile Club has elected to honorary membership all officers of tbe overseas contingents who nod tbemanlves in London for either a long or a short period. In tlio smokeroom, a Canadian officer on sink leave was regaling some fellow warriors of the Maple Leaf270 words
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Advertisement159 1915-06-02 2 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that tl c maiks depicied above are the property of the firm of Moona Kooca K»ua Raveoa M ma ibns. of No. 94, M irket S.reet, Singapore, and are used by ihtt firm aa Trade Marks in convection with i'ali?at SaroDgs. Any person who wrtbout159 words
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Advertisement346 1915-06-02 2 la-rota, YOUR SKIN AND COMPLEXION 1 Bi*h"mTL».rlu. "'VjcT.II, J removal all RouabncM. Rediwit, Ttn, rW Khiw Mrf fcftr»4ii«« «l .ITliinM. tt Misulacturad by X.M. BEETHAM A SON.M yL CHELTENHAM, MmfSk ENGLAND. ACTS LIKE MAGIC! Little's Oriental Bi'm aots like mafcic. Tbe pain vanishes almost instantly. Rheumatism of years' Rtanding disappears,346 words
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Advertisement306 1915-06-02 2 q——f there's Purity and Vigour IN EVI.RY DROP OF READS Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC th.it cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE. -The above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. S Id iFverywh-- —to THB STRAITS TIMES Can306 words
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Article794 1915-06-02 3 ITS FAILURE UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS. Mr. Loke Chow Thye's Views. Mr. Loke Chow Thye writes the following interesting letter to the North Cbtna Daily Nbws on mining in China: Sir,— For many years I have been engaged in tin mining in the Federated Malay States, and under794 words
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Article206 1915-06-02 3 Mustard to Hide Chalk Ridges In France. A most ingenious nae of the arrival of spring ia being made by gardeners in the opposing trenches in the chalk districts of France. The engineers were in a quandary, as it was moat difficult, even by scattering the excavated staff,206 words
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Article73 1915-06-02 3 To the list of those who have twice woo the Victoria Croaa mast be added the naimx of Major KtrrymaD, 17th l.ancors, who gained the V C. for distinguished conduct at Alma and Halaklava and a bar for bravery ai liiMiuan. and that uf Lieutenant W. N W. lltwett, H.N..73 words
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Advertisement320 1915-06-02 3 TFfATS WHAT LIKE! JltotAer sees s/te /^T^iSrX^^W acts it Because tJi.u JQ r^^^"*^ maHes /ier so boiuiy J f J aru/Coa/i says sfic I tjj vjou ftint he Uitnout J^^ it /or f/avourmaiHe uKJjLJr pttdUiiHis and sauce NEW GOODS! Specialities in Vases, Bowls, Flower Pots, Lanterns, Trays, Etc. Numerous designs320 words
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Advertisement393 1915-06-02 3 Completely Paralysed. In OfMM Bh* Saw HWMH Curt 4 If Or. OasMM't Taktets. dot mom, mm)— Hsr Dram Cam* Tru*. tMn. Hopkins, of U Buale Collage, LottL>rwj«« road, HampJen Park, Ea*» bourne, Eng., says: "I wu paralysed, I had to be lifted in and out of bed, and M I393 words
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Advertisement304 1915-06-02 3 Weakness Debility IRON 'JELLOIDS,' the reliable tonic, strengthen your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron 'Jelloids,' the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Iron304 words
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Advertisement446 1915-06-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. rOK CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBiLON AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOCTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Pertiian Quit, Contin nlal and American Ports. Stoamem will leavo Singapore oa or aboot— MAIL LINES Homeward (for Burope). 1446 words
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Advertisement544 1915-06-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yoko .ama via ports to Marseilles, London aud Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstraoted, and are fitted with all544 words
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Advertisement747 1915-06-02 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIfIATIBW CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. r*or Kretay, Tringaanu, Bisut, Semerak, K- lantaß, Tibai, Vangnara, Telupin, Pataui, Singora. Laeoa, Kohiumui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, T"h'tfr and Bangkok, Ova Departure ASDANG June 9, 8 p.m. a.a. MOHIDOL June 7 9,1 p.m. s.a. BORIBAT 14 18, 3 p.m. a.s.747 words
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Advertisement622 1915-06-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatched torn Liverpool outwards lor the Strait". Oaina and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Qenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre622 words
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Advertisement611 1915-06-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "NEDERLAND" FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINOAI'ORE, BELAWAN OELI SABANO, COLOMKO, PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Steamers are duo on or about thr under. mentioned dates OOTWARD HOMBWABO. 1916 1916 Prinses Juliana Orotias June 13 June 11 Prinsd.Ned Jnne '28 Oranje Jnne 26611 words
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Advertisement533 1915-06-02 5 JStlft NO. 5 ROYAL The Master Model. _t^S s^Si B» defies Competition. |hH @Bhß||lSh Supplanting all other v f «ri /7 nn Sole A(ießto tor s> 8# *F>M< 8HUTTENBAGH BROS., STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2-8, Collyer Quay, UNDBR COX' .act WITH THB NBTHBRLANDS533 words
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Advertisement413 1915-06-02 5 ATTRACT WANDERING EYE TO YOUR ADVERTISEMENT BY THE INCLUSION OF AN ARTISTIC HALF-TONE LINE BLOCK SUCH AS CAN BE PRODUCED.' BY The Straits Times Press, Ld. For Specimens and Prices, apply THE MANAGER. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Di**ot Sarvioe to Japan via Hong. hong A Shanghai, and to Galeutta.413 words
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Advertisement254 1915-06-02 5 TO LET, Office in part of Katz Brothers' buildings, suitable for Banking purpose* or for general offi-ee. Area on ground and first floors 2,000 square feet, each floor including strong rooms. A similar area available in base ment. Apply to Messrs. Katz Bros., Ltd., or to Messrs. Swan A Maclaren.254 words
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Advertisement165 1915-06-02 5 Sailmaking AWNINGS. TARPAULINS, BOAT COVERS, SIILS, TENTS, CANVAS BLINDS, ORE BAGS, MAIL BAGS AND CANVAS WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BY Experienced Sailmakers, under European Supervision, AX MODERATE RAXES. SPECIALITY; WILLESDEN TREATED GREEN WATERPROOF and ROTPROOF TENT DUCK, for TENTS, LAUNCH AWNINGS, Etc., Samples and Estimates Free. MgALISTER Co., Ltd.. SAILMAKING165 words
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Article759 1915-06-02 6 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning Singapore, Jane •< 1916. Messrs Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and hare Broken, issue the following list ol quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shanw are only nominal- NoM. VALCK. 81-TRRS. SILLIRS. 3/- Allagar 1/10 3/4 I 1 Anglo-Java 4/8759 words
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Advertisement261 1915-06-02 6 BROSSARD MOPIN Singapore and Saigon. REINFORCED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS. DESIGNS and ESTIMATES for Buildings, Floors, Wharves, Bridges, Estate Buildings and Factories, Reservoirs, Etc., Foundations in Bad Ground, ON APPLICATION TO BROSSARD MOPIN SINGAPORE. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS OMka Mercantile Itaamthip Co., LM.). 1%. r% KOBE BOMBAY L>NI. BEACH ROAD. The261 words
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Advertisement930 1915-06-02 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WHY WASTE YOUR MONEY ON A NSW ONEP \OUR PIANO 18 ALL RIGHT. It only wants an expert overhaul. WRITS or PHONE to K. C HUDSON Late or Roblmon Piano Co.) •XmM. lies Sailor. Home Singapore flBu 88 TO BE LET. FURNISHED. 41 Rookhill," Orange Grove Road. Entry930 words
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Article137 1915-06-02 7 FIXTURES Welnetday, June 2. High Water. 0.15 a.m 2.5 p.m Special Choir Practioo Pres. Church, 5.15. \V i iam i" ■ii'rf-nary Lectaro, Kcv. W. Dale. Presbytenaa Church, 9 p.m. The (Jasints, Victoria Theatre. Opera Company. Palladium. Thursday, June i. High Water, I.H am, 1M p.m. King s137 words
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Article272 1915-06-02 7 TonAT Muntok and Palembaug Speelman 3 pm M,-r-ir^ Sultana 2 pm Malacca. P. Swcttenbam an 1 Telok Anson Inch 2 pm Anawbaand Natuna Is. H Wbatt Hin I pm Circe 2 pm I'urt S .vi ttenbam and I'enaug Lama 2 pm Batul'aliat I s. r.ahru 2pm i.272 words
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Article89 1915-06-02 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on June 2, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Magnet 1 6-15 Keppel Harbour Koranna Outer Koads Hai Nam Inner Koads Sappho No. 5 Wharf Hock I.- <■ Inner Koads Will o the Wisp Glanggi Hock Lim89 words
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Article338 1915-06-02 7 Lord Headley On Our Changing Coasts. An interesting lrcture on Sea Coast Erosion was delivered by Lord Headley before tbe rioeu'tt' Internationale de Pbilologie, Sciences, et Beaux-Arts, at the rooms of tbe Socii't.'. Grrat Percy street. Although denudation is daily taking place alon^; rxrtain parts of338 words
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Article481 1915-06-02 7 Hopes and Fears of the Coming Season. The h( rrinu is the most astonishing of all the creatures that live beneath the water. I They aie not due yet on the East Coast, but no one can tell whether the mighty shoals will make tbeir appearance in tbe481 words
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Article291 1915-06-02 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the StraitH are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in Borne instances, bookings may be provisional and t)i at intending passengers may alter tbeir arrangements, subsequent to tlie issuance of this list in London Per291 words
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Article159 1915-06-02 7 EXCHANGE. Sinoapori, Junk 2, 1015. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4/, Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/s 2/4& On India Bank T. T. 174J On HoNQKONO...Bank d/d 21 i On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 10 )J OnJaya BankT. T. 141* On Japan Bank d/d 113] Sovereigns buying rate 18.54159 words
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Article17 1915-06-02 7 Usued by Fratar and Co., Exchange and Bhar« BrokfM, Singapore, Juno 2, Twelve noon.17 words
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Article206 1915-06-02 7 {**> Buyers. Sellers. Value 5 10 10 AmpaDg 6-50 7.00 1 1 Ayer Wen? 0.36 C.45 10 10 Belat 2.45 2.00 10 10 BruMHi 0.60 0.75 10 10 Kaiupai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 100 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 7nj 41 41 KintaTin 1.1 1 1.17.6 £1 41 Lahat206 words
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Article657 1915-06-02 7 R UBBER. Hne 3 Buyers. Sellers. 2/- 3/- Albgii 1/11 2,8 41 41 Anylo J»v» 4/0 6/8 2/- 3/- Anglo- Malay 8,6 9/6 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 1/- 1/6 £1 Bato Tiks 2.5.0 2.0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoli 1/2* 1/4* £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.8 41 £1 Bukll Lintar.g 2.16.0657 words
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Article129 1915-06-02 7 GE N E R AL. -~g Buyere. Seller,. II 41 B. Smelting Co. 13/0 14/II 41 Prel. 1.8.0 1.1'.S I/- I/- Bleotrie T'wayt 2/9 8/--10 10 Frmser Neave 61.75 62.25 M 60 Hammer k Co. 105.00 115.00 100 Howartli Erskine 80.00 100 7%Pref. 96.00 100 100 K»U Bro, Del. 100.00129 words
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Article56 1915-06-02 7 United Engineers 6% |1,231 500 norn Singapore Electrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn S'pore Municipal 6% $1,878,000 norn Spore Municipal *i% of 1907 11,000,000 norn Spore Mnoicipal 4^% of 1000 11,001,000 norn Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,00r 10%<B« Spore Municipal 4% iSOO.OOC 01 ,%The quotations of sterling share* most ba regarded56 words
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Advertisement56 1915-06-02 7 AUCTION S*LES Powell ml C» iloro-ina, uorotloeinod pladgas, at Id .luof 5 -\t Waterloo." No. 11 Valley K >:\l, wax politic I toak bousebold furniture I'iano. etc.. at J. Ciiinv K<*<i{ inJ him :> U ili >p Kirn Song Leoox't tiuibur yanl, No. M 'I, Lavender Street, a quantity of56 words
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Advertisement272 1915-06-02 7 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BO E K TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALEO BAGS. A RARE OPPORTUNITY NEW INTERMEDIATE SERVICE The Magnificent Twin Screw Steamship JML INNjESOTJH 24,030 Tons Cargo Capacity. 20,718 Tons Gross Register. 87,600 Tom Dißplacomet t EQUIPPED WITH WIRKLESS TELEGRAPHY Will sail272 words
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Advertisement73 1915-06-02 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! AT 9 15 TONIGHT!! ■GLAIR'S DETECTIVE SENSATION THE KNIGHTS OF MYSTERY Baiog tbe Record* of a Oinu of Intornatiocal Crooks IN 3 ACTS. PILOT FINE DRAMA THROUGH TROUBUG WATERS IN 9 PARTS. OAUMONT GRAPHIC, NO. 18. Foil of tbe Lateot War Iten h.73 words
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1254 1915-06-02 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2. NATIONAL SERVICE. Rather suddenly, it would seem, the discussion of national service has beoome some what acute at Home. This, no doubt, is the result of Mr. Asquith'g decision to remodtl the Government on truly national lines. There is a feeling that if the1,254 words
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Article17 1915-06-02 8 Tbe S. L. R. A. will shoot for the Ridgway Cup at the Balcstier Rifle Range tomorrow.17 words
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Article21 1915-06-02 8 Two bags of old copies of Rangoon papers from May 3 reached us in a batch through the pout yesterday morning.21 words
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Article21 1915-06-02 8 Several vacant appointments for billets as assistants on robber estates in the F.M.S. ■re going for 1276 to 1300 per month.21 words
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Article24 1915-06-02 8 It is announced that an interesting event is expected in the Japanese Imperial family about the end of October or the beginning of November.24 words
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Article32 1915-06-02 8 Two applications for leasing rubber trees on Sanitary Board reserve land at Kuala Lumpur for tapping purposes have been re ferred to the Collector of Land Revonuo and tbe Director of Agriculture.32 words
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Article33 1915-06-02 8 The following prices were realised at a sale of rubber by private tender at the Asiatic Rubber and Produce Co.'s saleroom yesterday Ribbed sbeat smoked, $l'2o per picnl plain sheet, 9114 per picul.33 words
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Article38 1915-06-02 8 The German newspapers announce that several men have recently appeared in Berlin as survivors of tbe Emden and the Ayesba, and have been made heroes of by the public, whom they have cheated in all sorts of ways.38 words
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Article35 1915-06-02 8 The Sind Gazette hears that a shortage of fodder in Western Australia will compel importations from abroad, and suggests that this demand may afford an opportunity for the profitable sale of India's surplus fodder stuffs.35 words
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Article36 1915-06-02 8 H. E. tbe Governor of Madras has received a telegram from Lord Inchcape announcing the intention of tbe British India Steam Navigation Co. to subscribe Rs. 10,000 monthly to the Madias War Fund from now onwards.36 words
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Article40 1915-06-02 8 Six hundred and two packagex containing 48,651 lbs. of the gift of Ceylon tea to Russian troops were shipped the other week from Colombo to Petrograd via Vladivostock, per the Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer Tambov, by Messrs. Heath and Co.40 words
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Article45 1915-06-02 8 Another large batch of Turkish officer* and men, prisoners of war, have arrived ie Rangoon by the steamer Thongwa froa Calcutta. They are being transferred to c flotilla steamer and flats and will be takec np the river and interned in the Thayetuiyc concentration camp.45 words
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Article48 1915-06-02 8 Rev. William Dale (Fortign Mission Secretary of the Presbyberian Church of England) will lecture in the Presbyterian Church. Orchard Road this evening, at 9 o'clock. Sabject Life and work of W. C. Barns, Pioneer Missionary in China." Rev. William Cross, M.A., in the chair. All are cordially invited.48 words
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Article53 1915-06-02 8 At a service at St. Paul's Cathedral in connection with tbe Society for tbe Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, hold on \pril 21, Mrs. Ferguson Davie, wife of tbe Bishop of Singapore, and I»r. U H. Weir, Secretary ot the Medical Missions Depart raent and formerly at Korea,53 words
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Article67 1915-06-02 8 The Y.W.C.A. members meet for tea at the Institute this afternoon to welcome back Mm I'eao, a member of the general committee, who has just returned to Singapore. The French convorsatiou class will not meet witb Madame Diotz this week as Thursday is a holiday. Mrs. LVlrington ban kindly consented67 words
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Article82 1915-06-02 8 Although much has not been heard of il lately, tbe Seremban Main Voice Choir, led by our old friend, W. J. Lewia, i, gtill pursuing a melodious and BuccesHful career in the F.M.S. It goes as far afu Id as Klany on a date near the end of this month82 words
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Article100 1915-06-02 8 This morning, in tbe third court, mention was made of a charge of criminal breach of trust which has been brought against Jackson Oswald Davies, at the instance of Mr. A. Wessel, of Johoret There is already one case, partly heard by Mr. E. L. Talma, against Davies, for criminal100 words
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Article93 1915-06-02 8 The bigamy charge again.tt Cliew < 'liiat Kbye is Htill proceeding before Mr. .lastiue Wojdward and a special jury at the Assiies today. A mass of evidence relating to Chinese marriage customs and laws has been pat forward by tli'j prosecution in tlnir endtavoar to prove that accused has (,'une93 words
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Article116 1915-06-02 8 Seremban lately was rather proud in the I possession of a new motor tiro engine out quite so pleased now. It was called oat for the ti: Xt time thu otber night and under the immature guidance of a fireman. dasli> il iv ■>ty Im down the Hteep thoroughfare that116 words
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Article369 1915-06-02 8 Mr. J. A. S. Jenningo, of Ipoh, is under treatment for appendicitis. The engagement is announced of Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, acting I). O Bukit Mcrtajam, and Miss O'Reilly, of the General Hospital Penang. Our Penang correspondent wires that the Resident-Councillor, Mr. A. P. Bryant, is taking369 words
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Article28 1915-06-02 8 A correspondent points out, in reply to a letter publibbed the other day, that all Municipal nightsoil carts are outside Munici pal limits by 6 a.m. daily.28 words
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Article103 1915-06-02 8 The members of the Girls' Friendly Socii ly gave an entertainment last Saturday evening in the V.M.C.A. Hall (kindly lent for tho occasion) in aid of the League of Honour. The Lady Evelyn Young was present and a very patriotic and amusing programme reflected great credit103 words
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Article105 1915-06-02 8 Tbe following Singapore proportion weredisposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon:— Two ahophouses being yiii aud UjH, North Bridge Road, area 1,881 square feet held under East India Company's leases, with '26 years to run, yearly quit rent 12, total monthly rental 126.105 words
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Article134 1915-06-02 8 Mignon was performed at the Palladium last night by the Italian Opera Company and thoroughly enjoyed, although the work, apparently, does not make such a wide appeal as some of the other and better known ones. Mile Visoni san^ Mignon last night, Mile Gonzalez taking the part134 words
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Article181 1915-06-02 8 The Kriegs Zeitung of the German Fourth Army gives the following particulars of the capture of tbe famouH Frunch aviator Garros. On tbe railway line fruui ingWuiunter to lourtrai, a train wan paHniog and Garros, who was flying rear, came down, at an anglu > i181 words
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Advertisement481 1915-06-02 8 the: new Produces 100 typed letters per minute, at a cost of 2O cents. SELF- INKING; AUTOMATIC PAPERFEED. Free Demonstration by RONEO, LTD., 14a, Collyer Quay. OF ALL Bass's Ale Guinness's Stout 11 E. J. BURKES Special Export Bottling IS THE BEST. ,°v |9l Kl P' rt 'epical cli- m481 words
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Advertisement169 1915-06-02 8 IF YOU CRAVE FOR A 6000 PROGRAMME BEE: THIS) ONE AT THB ALHAMBRA The Plonssr Cinsmato»rt»h Thsstrs, Mach Road First lhow.7 -Mtota.M Jnd Show 9-1 5 to 1 1 p m A POWERFUL DRAMA THE REFORMATORY IN 4 PARTS. A dramatic story with many strong and virile situations. Sensational, gripping,169 words
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Article967 1915-06-02 9 CALM ON FRENCH FRONT. Russians Making Good Progress. TURKISH CAMPAIGN. Heavy Fighting in The Trenches. lit i lt.i.'t Tn.i-'.K\MS. London. June I, 1. 45 a.m. Paris, communique North of Arras, we made frosh progress. We have captured a mill and trenches on the Souchez Carency road. A German967 words
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Article119 1915-06-02 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Boody, for the following telegrams Paris, May 81. Vusterday, on tbe right bank ot tbe Yser, we captured tbe cote 17 and took CO prisoners and throe maxim guns. At tbe Labyrinth," near Neuville St. Vaast, we captured119 words
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Article85 1915-06-02 9 Kt.i iKit's Tblburams. London, June 1. The death is announced of Earl Jersey. The. late Ktrl JtMBjBfL who had just passed his noventie'h year, t x>k a largo share in the local affairs of Oxfordshire, of *bich county he bad been Lord Lieutoaact since 1887. II85 words
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Article73 1915-06-02 9 (Fbom Ocb Own Corbbspondbnt.) Penang, Jane 1. Mr. J. W. Hant is suing tbe liquidator of Behn, Meyer and Co. for 1342 for breach of contract in regard to a second class return passage from London to Penang. The case is proceeding. The suit of the Asiatic73 words
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Article60 1915-06-02 9 (From Oib Own Cobbbspondbt.) Penang, Jane 1. At tbe meeting of George Town Dispensary, it was announced there were available for distribution 121,562 and a 10 per cent, dividend was recommended, bonuses to the managing director of ICOO, and to employes »2,456, there being carried forward 19,700. The60 words
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Article171 1915-06-02 9 (KaOM A CoKHBSHONDtNT.) Trengganu, May 31. Strenuous efforts are being male by Tunkn Utnbong. the Slate Treasurer, to call in the old coinage. He nod* difficulty with tbe people of tbe Marts* who are reluctant to cbaDge for anything new. Tbe neither has been exceptionally fine lately,171 words
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Article375 1915-06-02 9 Belated Annual General Meeting Held. After delays caused by several untoward circumstances the annual general meeting of the I'le-byteiUn Church, Singapore, was held at last yesterday evening under very encouraging conditions. The ladies bad exercised considerable taste and ju4g ment in adapting the accommodation to the needs of375 words
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Article200 1915-06-02 9 M. Wrenn, Bennett and Co. have acot ihe Madras Times for inspection a German officer* helmet, wliicb was picked up on the battle field in France. It is of the type with wliicb we are so familiar through pictures— a Muall helmet covered with very200 words
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Article55 1915-06-02 9 Kuala L.umpur Sanitary Board at a recent imi tiny noted that a Ram of 128,000 had Ih en a*ked for ami malarial services in 1916. 1 lie bo»rd approved of tlic lint of proposal ihtuitted by the Executive Kngimer. Malaria Advisory Board, and rocoamiuodt >1 iliil ilicy t»' put in55 words
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Article681 1915-06-02 9 King George Attains His Jubilee To-morrow. June 1915 will be a memorable month in the reign of King George V. To-morrow bis Majesty King George attains bis fiftieth birthday, and twenty days later his eldest son, the Prince of Wales, will reach his majority. In an ordinary year,681 words
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Article301 1915-06-02 9 Changes of programme have to be made. Without plenty of them some shows would very quickly cease to bold the public interest, but when The Quaints make a ohange it means that somebody mnst be disappointed, because tbey had hoped to bear something or other over again. Last301 words
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Article100 1915-06-02 9 Though it has been very difficult to effect shipment of goods to Europe ot late, says the Japan Chronicle, there ban beeu plenty of room on the ships coming East so mncb, in fact, that the high freights ruling have not been such a source of wealth to shippers as100 words
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Article2152 1915-06-02 9 THE SINGAPORE ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. Allocation of Surplus Funds. Mr. Frank Adam, the hon. president of tbe Singapore St. Andrew's Society, occupied the chair at a special general meeting of the members of the Society, held in tbe Cricket Club pavilion, last evening, for the purpose2,152 words
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Article135 1915-06-02 9 Mr Simon Aroosoo, of Messrs. 'iiithrix and Co., Ltd., will be completing M) yean' service with the firm on the 25th inst. Mr. Aroozoo w&« educated at tbe Raffles Institution under the late Mr. J. B. liiyley. headmaster, and at the ago ot 16 joined Guthrie and Co in lHC'i.135 words
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Article2043 1915-06-02 10 THE I'OISON-CLOIiD AND ITS SEQoEL. By Our Special Correspondent. London, April 30. Th" int. rent of the war drama pivots once again upon the Western side of Europe. Oi imauy has after all male another desperate lun>:e against tbe door that ban her from Calais, though2,043 words
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Article64 1915-06-02 10 keppel Oolf Club. The May monthly medal of the Keppel Golf Club was played for on May 29 and 80, when twenty-five cards were taken out and the following were returned Heap. H. C. Aspinall 8 2 down C. Graham Brown 8 8 down A. Jack 10 4 down64 words
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Article57 1915-06-02 10 The entries for the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament are now cloned. Perhaps it would he more correct to say proposed tournament, fur nothing like tbe same numbt rof nanics figure on tbe list at on is aud tbe committee meet this evening to decide whether tbe57 words
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Article59 1915-06-02 10 iv ti..- nut very remote future, says tbe S. C. Morning Post, Hongkong may liavu to faae a butter famine. Mutter comes to Hon^,kouy almost entirely from Australia, but it appoar* that owing to an unprecedented drought winch is killing off tbe live stock of ma Commonwealth in thousands, tbe59 words
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Article1354 1915-06-02 10 ViVID DESCRIPTION OF SIEGE LIFE. Wounded Russian's Diary. A wounded Russian, F. V. Sorokeen, by noting down what be saw and beard while lying wounded in Przemysl has preserved an interesting picture of tbe conditions obtaining in the fortress, and the straits to which, as tbe special1,354 words
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Article481 1915-06-02 10 Exciting Scenes Witnessed In Hongkong. Anton Hauler, the Austrian prisoner of war at Hongkong, whose escape on May 21 from the custody of a guard has been announced was recaptured soon afterwards by Detectives Singleton and Henderson in a photographer's shop in (jueen's Road. Hauler, with two481 words
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Article340 1915-06-02 10 Tbe report of Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin, Limited, states that the revenue account tor tbe year to December 31 shows a profit of X17,1y9, after making full allowance for proportion of management expenses, for upkeep of area being tapped and for all borne expenditure.340 words
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Article59 1915-06-02 10 According to (be latest Dews received by tlieir friends in Penang, says the Straits Kcho, Mr. K. S. Haslam, o( the I'enan^ Municipality, Mr. J. D. Kemp, formerly of tbe Habman Tin Mines, and his tidua Achates, Mr. Ste-edman, have already proceeded to tbe Dardanelles with a draft from tbe59 words
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Article1161 1915-06-02 10 UNOFFICIAL TOUR OF ENGLISH CAMPS. Few Complaints. Writing in The Times during mail week tbe Parlimentary correspondent stated Tbe very difficult and anxious question of the comparative treatment of British and Ger j man prisoners will be debated in both Houses of Parliament. As far as the treatment1,161 words
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Article1091 1915-06-02 10 Inhuman Treatment of "Kultured" Bosches. The Rev. W. H. Cox, Chairman of tbe Methodist Misition in late (ierman territory in New Guinea, who has been on a visit to Sydney, tells a graphic story of tho inhuman and monstrous treatment meted out to him by1,091 words
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Letter240 1915-06-02 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Time*. Sir.— Having read witb groat interest your leading articles in which you strike the note Be prepared," I would like to draw your attention to my caw. I mi on an UHtaU: ith twu other ansis taatx all of us240 words
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429 1915-06-02 11 Mr. 'linn -till reuain to be acknowledged tigmuents uf clothes sent from hire to (Juii v Marys Nee<llework Guild for j families of naval and military men at the front. ll)\;lh<ie<l or killed. The letters of i both having now reached me— will you kiudly allow429 words
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Letter180 1915-06-02 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Timi -ir May Ibe allowed through your paper la cordial invitation to nil who would wiah to attend the layiiii; of tbe Memorial Stone of st. Andrew '■< House Cbapol by His Excellency tbe General Officer i oiuiuanJint; the Troops180 words
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Letter94 1915-06-02 11 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Can your readers |{ive an explanation a* to why then; tihould be bo much difficulty in changing a Straits Silver dollar piece aal wont y cliangt ni always jib at it, 0 and T.*> cent*, wimu nay inj> that tbe94 words
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Article53 1915-06-02 11 How tins fur a mi an man He give* his little koy a pinny (or to bed without his sapper. After the little boy baa Kooe to bed be aacak* upntairn and Rteals it out of Ilia pocket. Wlitm lli« litllu bo; oouitw down in taW morning be wbipH bim53 words
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Article366 1915-06-02 11 Coddling the Thousands Of Workers. A visit to tht Krupp steel works at Essen in wartime is described by Mr. Uustav C. Roeder in the New York World. Mr. Koeder is tlit' American journalist who was received by llcrr Rallin because, as tbe idle roaster of the366 words
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Article37 1915-06-02 11 Batu Kata (Sumatra).— -28,078 lbs. Mount Austin.— 7s.267 lbs. .Ui.ini Kuair. in. -U 17 lbs. to date .f2.41H lbs. Changkat Serdang IMH lbs.; four month-, 43,628 lbs. MalakotT. -40,00> lbs to dat 207.1)00 lbs.37 words
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Advertisement188 1915-06-02 11 LATEST ADVEMTISEMHNTS. PALLADIUM ITALIAN GRAND OPERA CO. OWING TO THE BNO -MODS SUCCESS AND REQUESIS Messrs. 60NSALEZ BROTHERS. In conjunction with tbo Palhdium Manty I ment have decided Contend th ir SeaMD tot a farther SEVEN NMGHTS. TO-NI6HT! TO-NIGHT!! CARMEN Opera in Four Acta Biret Thursday, I IL BARBIERE 0E188 words
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Advertisement214 1915-06-02 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR[D THI UNIVERSAL OAR Price: $1,450. If you deal in VALUES you'll appreciate the FORD. Its SIMPLICITY, its ECONOMY, and ir 8 DEPENDABILITY give it a VA.LUE that cannot be measured by its»" price The FORD is the ONE CAR in WORLDWIDE SERVICE. Wearne Bros., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala214 words
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Advertisement315 1915-06-02 11 1 ORANGE BITTERS. ftWk "IDOL BRAND. ttmSSS IvKmSuSKI B° le Importers |H HIBBERT. WOODROFFE Co., Ltd. HpP (Im(OKPoratid in Knolamu) RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings. 88. Rraaßasah Road.315 words
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Article1747 1915-06-02 12 The Production Costs Remarkably Low. The ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Kii;Ja Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 2H, at Winchester House, < >ld Broad Stieet, K.l'.. Mr. Win. AustiD Him (the chairman) presiding The Chairman said Ladies and gentle men. I1,747 words
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Article661 1915-06-02 12 Rubber Costs Show Considerable Reduction. The report of the Heawood Tin and Rubber Bstate, Limited, stp.t;-s tbat tbe profit and loss account, after making full allowance for proportion of management expenses, for upkeep v! area being tapped, and for all borne charges, shows a profit of £11,072.661 words
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Article1210 1915-06-02 12 1914. June -!7. Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and his consort at Serajevo. July 25. Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1. Oermany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4. Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French and1,210 words
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Article361 1915-06-02 12 German Account of an Airship Visit. From a Strassburg correspondent the Berliner Tageblatt has received the following description of the visit of an airship to that fortress on April 16. The citizens of Strassburg, he says, were asleep, but the military wer j vigilant on that starlit361 words
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Article210 1915-06-02 12 The authorities at Calcutta, have received news tbat the Bengalee, the volunteer hospital river steamer for service in Mesopotamia, sank at 11 p.m. on May 17, in the latitude of Madras 260 miles out to sea while being towed to tbe Persian Gulf via Colombo. No loss210 words
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Advertisement306 1915-06-02 12 it is false: economy TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant 5>3.e/U case ALL DEALERS. FACTS IN FAVOUR OF PADMORE TZZZZ Quality and Finish religiously guarded. Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten. MELBOURNE INMAN played for th.i World Championship on a I'admore table. STEVENSON306 words
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Article1075 1915-06-02 13 GERMANY'S ANTICIPATION OF WAR. Carried Since 1908. Every captain of the vjreat passenger steamships of the North German Lloyd and Hamburg-American Lines had been carrying sealed instructions since 1908 as to what they should do in tbe event of war between Germany, France and Kussia. The sealed orders1,075 words
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Advertisement142 1915-06-02 13 •*-A~ HIGH-CLASS /Si TAILOR A \m and Outfltter V ""S.J j A large xtcck of ready made tropical clothing, V \i 'i >d all mi*, always on hand, ready lor JfS immediate delivery. Sbcold a very large T£"'\ m order be rrqnired, armni>( mints can be made "it/ M to142 words
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Advertisement372 1915-06-02 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 >3SflD7s>Nv t0 andto IHE MUNICIPALITY |©JW^^\^ THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. Yfiv^_J§p J JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. NDIAff DAIRY FARM Seranggong Road. We arc prepared to supply or deliver r372 words
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Advertisement1622 1915-06-02 14 jine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFF.OE V*inoh..t~ Hou~, Sl.g.po^. UO»DOII OFFICI, 33. Old ..wnr. *O. Tbe Company has fISO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with tbe British1,622 words
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Advertisement478 1915-06-02 14 SALES BY AUCTION, AUCTION SALE Of SUPERIOR WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD lUBITITUIB, COTTAGB PIANO, HORSE AND VICTORIA, PLAN IS, ETC., The property of James Le Masnrit r, E»q At "Waterloo," No. US, River Valley Road, On Saturday, Jan* S, at a p.m. An excellent tcned cottage piano by M. F.478 words
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Advertisement172 1915-06-02 14 AUCTION SALE At onr Salo room, On Sailidav, Juki 5, 1815, it 11 a.m. 47 Silver Patent lever and Keyloss Watcbes and 19 Amber Cigarette. holders, with silver and roilcd-gcld mounts. Now on view. (.HINO KKNG LEB a CO., Aactioneors. 11 6 M AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' INRBDEEMED PLEDGBS, On172 words
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Article889 1915-06-02 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Ideal Windshield. The following is the prize winning answer in a contest conducted by The Motor Before discussing the various types of windshields, let us determine what are the functions which the ideal windshield must fulfil. Its primary purpose is,889 words
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Article184 1915-06-02 15 The Northern Territory of Australia probably owes more to Mr. David Lindsay than to any other man. For thirty years be has been closely identified with that vast tract of country, exploring and surveying it, and proclaiming its immense resources and possibilities to a rather unheeding world.184 words
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Advertisement470 1915-06-02 15 1 SAFES I ALL RATNER SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called •"Thief Resisting." NO RATNER improved fire resisting SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER improved thief RESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full470 words
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Advertisement73 1915-06-02 15 *3Y APPOINTMENT. MOTOR TYRES Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair Outfits Full and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry, Stocks held by all Garags Deabrs, or from: THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. Z LTD. 43, Robinson Road. AVERY Platform Weighing Machines Of British Manufacture Throughout.73 words
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Advertisement357 1915-06-02 16 THE VERITY PLOUGH (MASSEY-HARRIB) Capacity H in. wide, 3 to 8 in. deep. SPECIALLY SUITED FOR RUBBER ESTATES Price: $25 nett. AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan& Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. PENANG AND MALACCA. WANTS. BHODTHMO TYPIST WANTED. Good projects to capable man. Apply to B. B c/o Straite Times. 81 5 OIBPENBER WANTED.357 words
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Advertisement300 1915-06-02 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR MU. Lpright Grand Piano by Ronish," condition like new. l'rice &2CO a Bargain. Box No. 962, Straits Times. 1-6 8 6 COCONUT BEEOLIN6B FOR BALE From well-grown trees. For particular! and prices, apply to A. FRANKUL. Siglar, Estate, or at Victoria Street. 317 FOR BALE. llau300 words
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Advertisement508 1915-06-02 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIOE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA to 'et furnished. Apply No. 9. Ml. Sophia. It o OFFICEB TO LET. No. li, Raines Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GIJTHRIB Co., Ltd. 14-12 a ROOMB TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSB.508 words
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Advertisement561 1915-06-02 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TOUT. Donblo and Single Room. Mr*. Campbell, 1, St. Thomas's Walk. 86 6 24-6 HOUBE TO LET. Nc. 121 8 River Vailay Road. Apply Tio Chin Chay, 2, Synagogue Street 156 146 TO LET. Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply (iUTHUIE Co., Ltd. 18-6561 words
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Advertisement457 1915-06-02 16 NOTICES GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. fhlp-Chindlert, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Eiportart and Commlailon atants, Estatei. Rica-Mill and Saw Mill Suppliers Sole Aubnis For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING sTKAM B.'ILBRS Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Singapore Codis 1-sid A. B C. Stu457 words
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Advertisement549 1915-06-02 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109, Market Street Telephone No. 431. Shipchandlcrs, Government and Mnnioipa. Contractors, Ectato Suppliers and Com mission Agent». Soli Aobnts i The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Maltiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 7 80S 16 THE EASTERN AGENCIES. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that Mr JOHN549 words
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Miscellaneous234 1915-06-02 16 Straits thirties. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellani oub wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per fou> lines tor on or two insertions. Notieee of Births, damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding faur lines, II oach inso» ion, For p.p.o. c urdfl, on page 8, 12. Inch234 words
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