The Straits Times, 30 August 1915
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Title Section13 1915-08-30 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.889 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. AUGUST 30. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement91 1915-08-30 1 Ml M WT*lT\ "d ¥3 4~% ROW BOAT Mr MlsM%.M\>\Jr motor A detachable Marine Motor possessing all the features that have made FERRO ENGINES the Standard two-Cycle Engine of the world. PRICE fl^^B^ $195 W Will run from 4to 5 hours on a single Complet e ready fo- attach. gallon91 words
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Advertisement36 1915-08-30 1 SLEDGE MILK 18 OBNUINB Swiss Milk from cattle ffr&zed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE DERNESE ALPS. tsm E —-~A Mm*, row. SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetenea Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERB ft SONS, LIMITED36 words
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Advertisement173 1915-08-30 1 ROBINSON ff CO. NEW EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN STERLING SILVER and ELECTROPLATED GOODS. SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. Solid Silver Manicure Sets 1 9" Solid Silver Tea Sets Solid Sliver Writing Sets V— f Solid Silver Rose Bowls Solid Silver Calendars Solid Silver Bon Bon Dishes SoUd Silver Muffiners I I Solid173 words
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Article728 1915-08-30 2 RAPTUROUS SCENES OF WELCOME IN CAPETOWN. The Conqueror's Speech. General Botha returned to Capetown on July 22 from tbe campaign in a steamer which was recently released from service aa a I'nion hospital ship, wires Reuter'a correspondent. Wretched weather interfered with the preliminary arrangements, but could not728 words
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Article166 1915-08-30 2 Tbe Captain Superintendent of Police has made a report on traffic in Shanghai, and regarding rickshas recommends as follows:— (1) That the number of licensed rickshas be reduced to 6,000 and that this reduction be done gradually >t the rate of say 500 rickshas each month (2)166 words
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Article68 1915-08-30 2 The Miniater for Mines of Western Aus tralia has received a report from tbe inspector of tuines at Coolgardio notifying a new find of "old between Coolgardie and Kalgoor lie. The inspector states that the ore obtained at a shallow depth is pbenomen ally rich, but sufficient work has not68 words
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Advertisement266 1915-08-30 2 CEREGEN Protoid-Phof>hate SI'PPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CBRBOftN-loereiH°i power of recuperation after illness. OBRBOBN-aids digestion. OBRBOBN— belpa in periods of stress and worry. OBRBOBN— is entirely of British origin. ■O TRY CERBOIN t Obtainable of all Cbem'Sts. Stock* ktpt !>nd Samplet supplied to trade by GUAN266 words
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Advertisement371 1915-08-30 2 NO MORE HEADACHES Headaches, intermittent pains, sharp shooting spasms, or s'ealy, dnll pches, over the eyes, in tbe back of the head, at tbe btse of tbe brain or in tbe temples quickly suooomb to the southing influence of LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM. Bvery minute you suffer from a headache s371 words
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Advertisement621 1915-08-30 2 NOTICES. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. The Office of Mr. Chua Lip Sian (Chop Chiat Hong, Agents ot s.s. Kbeng Sens)," baa been removed to No. 38, Telok Ajer Street. 197 81-8 THE MERGUI RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE IS HBREBY GIVBN tbat at the Annual Oeneral Meeting to be held on Wednesday,621 words
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Advertisement675 1915-08-30 2 NOTICES. THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Directors bave declared a dividend of 4% for tbe year ended 81st May, lßlfl.wliich, if approved, by the ntxt Gontral Meeting will be paid to the Shareholders whose names appear on tbe KegioUrs on tbe 81st August,675 words
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Article821 1915-08-30 3 THE SPLENDID EX4MPLE OF ENGLAND'S NOBILITY. A Heavy Toll. Never bave tbe Peers of England more completely justified tban in the present war their readiness to uphold tbe great traditions of tbe past. In the South African war only fonr peers and six heirs of peers821 words
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Article196 1915-08-30 3 Sir A. Quiller Couch's Views About Newspapers. Speaking at a recruiting meeting at St. Austell. Sir Arthur Quiller Coach, lioateoant in the 10th Duke of Cornwall's Light Infan try, said he had given up reading newspapers for six weeks. He was a believer in tbe liberty of the196 words
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Advertisement43 1915-08-30 3 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. i>5P o x o w w n if i o 0 O8? D o pi U^ 1 h43 words
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Advertisement245 1915-08-30 3 London Buying Agents We offer you our i^rvnc* as buyinc I -Mhli-h.-il in IHlt. h u t IhoroUßhly upfo* date, our success ia attaine-i by inakino; rive expert buyrn. with capubio Maffa! nuiuir different drpurlmint,. huyinit with k'ri-.n. si care every ciuas of irooift. eiviiiK our t.iiatomen all the aatraataajM245 words
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Advertisement433 1915-08-30 3 illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllH Royal Appointment iJRSa* II Court of Spain A Royal Food for your Baby Glaxo is used in the Royal Nurseries, as can be seen by the above appointment. This letter is from a doctor connected with the S R °y al Court of Spain. Madrid. 1 am very pleased433 words
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Advertisement483 1915-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pTeTa BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOB CHINA. JAPAN, PBNANQ, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Ti.ronxb Bills of Lading issued lor Ouina Coast, Persian Gait, Continental and American Ports. Steamer* will leave. Singapore oa or about— MAIL LINES BuamMtd {/or Buropej. I Connecting at483 words
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Advertisement513 1915-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service ia maintained between Yokohama, via porta to Marseilles, London md Antwerp, ander mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially doxigned ana constrooted, and are fitted with all the latest513 words
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Advertisement792 1915-08-30 4 STUMER MIUHM. THE SUM STEAMNMnOATMN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Trin««»nn, Bisut, Semef »k K llwhi, T»bai Rungnira, T->!apin. PaUni, Bi*gors, L\ocs Koaaaaiai, Bsadoa, Langsuen, Ttti, Obampoo, Kohlak and Bangkok Out OnptftuFi YUGAIA Aug. 3O Sept 1, 8 p.m. I* MAHIDOL Sept. 6 8, 3 p.m. BORIBAT .9 „11.3 p.m.792 words
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Advertisement628 1915-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. MSk The Companies' lt«tm'"< *ro dißp»loh( i from Liverpool ont wards (or ths 8w»;»», Chin* and Japan every week and from Japan homawarda lor London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; (or Genoa, Marseilles and Livorpool and628 words
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Advertisement589 1915-08-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPM (STHAMSHIP -..-OMPAN v, "NEDERLAND FORTNIGHTLY M»IL SBRVICM BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMBTBBDAM VIA SINGAPORB, BELAWAN-DBM SABANG, COLOMBO (optional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are dne nn or about thr andc.t mentioneii dates t Ovtwabs Huaawias. 1916 1918 Orotias S pt. H Vondol Sept. 4 PrinndrrNtid. -<ipt. 17 Koningin589 words
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Advertisement370 1915-08-30 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. Dlpaet Sarvio* to Japan via Hong hong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Pana.^g, from Singapore. Takioif oar^u on thorough Bills o( Ladißi for Canton, Macau, Swatow, Amoy, Chef jc Tientdin, Newoliwan«, Yao«t»Ee Ports. K- nioaa, the Philippines etc., etc., e:c. IttamsPt, Tona.370 words
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Advertisement308 1915-08-30 5 "ELLERMAN" LINE FOR LONDON AND HULL. s.s. City of Rangoon due on or about AUGUST 3Oth. s.s. m Kandahar due on or about SEPTEMBER 12th. FOR LONDON. s.s. City of Vienna due on or about SEPTEMBER 22nd. The above steamers have accommodation for a few first-class passengers. For particulars as308 words
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Advertisement61 1915-08-30 5 NIESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO. For BATAVU, NOUME.t AND SYDNEY. The C mpany 's intermediate o.s. SONTA Y, 8,000 toes, will be despatobed (or tbe above potts on or about the 2nd September. Sbe has excellent accommodation for First and Second-class pissengeis and will take cargo for tbe above ports. For farther61 words
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Advertisement216 1915-08-30 5 CIGARETTES tmß PERFECT SATISFACTION. There 's luxury in the flavour and aroma of State Express Cigarettes. ffij They are good to the very last a tes that few cigarettes can emulate. <ll^f^ State Express have unusual quality and an md viduality that Y^*^* at once creates a preference for this216 words
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Advertisement150 1915-08-30 5 I TOWN OFFICE i ft IfIIMIII II Retidencn Telephone Orchar.l Ko.d If U 1/ 111 ill %II 1095. Opposite Palladium. II IV 111I II II 11 11 Telf K »m 8 Telephono No. 139J 111 Wl IIIIIIIHII KiRWtN, tIKC»°ORE TRAINER And JOCKEY Pegs to present tbe following list ot otarges150 words
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Article743 1915-08-30 6 Prices Quoted In the Market Tbls Morning. Stngapote, August 80, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and haro Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Shan* are only nominal. Norn. Valcb. Butibs. Sillirs. >/• Allasar 1/10 S/l 1 Anglo Java 6/0743 words
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Advertisement69 1915-08-30 6 Earthenware LATEX CUP S Different Sizes. White or Green Glazed. OVER 1,000,000 IN STOCK. LEE KIM SOO, 1. Change Alley. Singapore. Telegraphic Address: LEEKIMSOO 217 c SO 116 fire-proof Godowns of Reinforced Concrete CHEAPER THAN STEEL LAST FOR EVER NO UPKEEP Designs and Estimates from BROSSARD MOPIN REINFORCED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS.69 words
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Advertisement46 1915-08-30 6 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED. FOR BANGKOK. s.s ZAIDA is intended to maintain a tortnißbtly service to the ab >ye port and will next sail on or about '2nd September, 1916, For Freight and Passage, apply to BOUSTBAD i. CO., Agents. 21 -S 3-9 I46 words
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Advertisement835 1915-08-30 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Chinese Tapping and Fa-tory Superin tendent for healtby estate in .Jobore. Salary about ISO per moDth. App y with testimonials to Box No. 85, Stra ts Time*. I 80 8 4 9 SECOND-HAND BASKET BIOECAR WANTED Wanted, Seoond hand basket Sideoar.good oondition, Torptdo shape, for 1814 KoTer,835 words
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Article107 1915-08-30 7 FIXTURES Monday, Aurust 30. High Water, 1.20 a.m., 1.18 p.m. TuMday, August 31. High Water. 2.0 a.m., 1.48 p.m. Keppel Golf Club, annual meeting. H. I. outward mail expected. Wednesday, September 1. High Water, 2.48 a.m., 2.16 p.m fhnraday, September 2. High Water, 8.85 a.m., 2.64 p.m107 words
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Article143 1915-08-30 7 MM ScUt l'andjang, Kengkalis and Bagan Meran 2 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka I pm P. Swettenliam and Toluk Adsou Perak pm Honjikonn. Amoy .itow (ilenoglu 2 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Hung Bee 2 pm Penang, CaDL'Oon and tta taking mails foi Durban Sangola 5 pm143 words
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Article213 1915-08-30 7 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Kokl station daily at 7 a.m and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 645 a.m., respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 6. in213 words
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Article165 1915-08-30 7 The mail from Europe by the B. I. packet Uolconda are expected by train k> morrow morning. Correxponilunce will be ready for delivery about 10.30 a.m. Tlir I', and O. homeward mail steamer Novara has left Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at daylight on165 words
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Article62 1915-08-30 7 ,m otwrrst report, that Frederic rortin, .f the 1910 oUas, ywui, who left Itangkok on August 7. u.tli tli. first contingent, to jun the 28tli battalion of CL.it* urs stationed at Kpernay, was recently killed in a combat north of Arras, after he had been promoted. to the rank of62 words
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Article100 1915-08-30 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Pate of Arrival Remarks. Amherst 28 8 16 Inner Roads Abbotsford a p Hyson No. 8 Wharf Hock Lee Inner Roads Ban Whatt Hin Hong Bee Outer Roads Hye Leong No. 0 Wharf Lady Weld Inner Roadß Hong Ho ii Pin Seng Houg Lian100 words
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Article231 1915-08-30 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in -oiuf instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.231 words
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Article163 1915-08-30 7 Aggie's asking alms for the Artillery. Belinda's binding belly bands for Belgians. Clara's counting cough-drops for Cossacks. Diana's denting dumdums for Dragoons. Erne's etching emblems tor the Ensigns. Fannies fetching Csb balls for the Frencbies. Oaby'g gargling mil..' fish for the Germans. attic's 'itching 'ones for the Hinglish.163 words
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Article154 1915-08-30 7 EXCHANaE. fcj SINOAPORI, ADODkT 80, 1910. On Lojjdon Bank4m/t 3/4& Demand 2,44 Private 8 m/s 2/4 3; On Imdu Bank T. T. 175] On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d iBJ On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 102j On Java Bank T. T. ltd, On Japan Bank d/d 1 Sovereigns baying rate 18.64154 words
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Article186 1915-08-30 7 10 10 Ampang 6XO 0.60 1 1 AyerWen* 0.36 C.46 10 10 Belai 2.00 2.26 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.70 0.80 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.14.8 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 8.7S 4.26 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries 8.00 die 2.6 odin186 words
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Article613 1915-08-30 7 a/- a/- Aiiatpu 1/9 l/ii 41 41 Ad«)o Ja.» 6/7 J 7/2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 8/- 9/3/- 3/- Batang Malaka 1/3 1/8* 41 41 Batu TiK» 2.6.0 2.10.0 2/- 3J- Bekali 1/4* 1/8* 41 41 Bokit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.8 41 41 Buiit Lintang 2.15.0 8.0.0 21. a/- Bnkit Mertajam 2/2613 words
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Article124 1915-08-30 7 Er3£l Bn y ers ">«• II 41 I. Smelting Co. 10/8 16/9 II 41 Pref. 1.4.6 1.5.0 I/- Bleotrio T'wsyi 2/0 8/ 10 10 Fraaer Neave 60.00 61.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 115.00 12 ).00 LOO Howartb Brekioe 85.00 100 7% Pie*. 06.00 LOO 100 KatE Bro, Del. 80.00124 words
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Article46 1915-08-30 7 DEB ENTURES. United Engineers 8% 11,284 600 iom Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4860,000 norn Spore M unicipal 6 1 1 ,878,000 norn Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 11,800,000 norn Spore Municipal 4{% of 1000 11,000,000 iod Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%dis46 words
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Advertisement9 1915-08-30 7 Kor Cbroaie Cbaal J i'iti. Wood. On** PeppenniatCoMls. 0d9 words
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Advertisement48 1915-08-30 7 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels BOLE AGENTS IN DO MALAY CO.. SINGAPORE. •1-10 CHEONQ BROTHERS Dentists, No 26 South B>ldg« Road. r*in4 olass Meobanioal Daul strj, 9cld Crown Bridal. RiUiou *no Valesnite Duration ol Wear iruarmteed H\RORS MODRKATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Beat Tooth Fowdtn and Broabe* to. s«le48 words
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Advertisement266 1915-08-30 7 VAN VOLLENHOVENS PILSENER BEER is Bottles and Casks. VAN GOOTHB AUSTRALIAN TABLE BUTTER Buttercup Brand. Sole Importers: INTERNATIONALE GREOIET-EN HANdELSVEREENIGING, ROTTERDAM, Singapore Agency. o'IHL CEMENT TILES Jjz*m Telephone No. 569. Orders executed according to easterners' own reijDirement i ai to colour arrangement*. SAMPLES OF COLOURS AND DESI3NS AT TAMPENIS CEMENT266 words
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Advertisement72 1915-08-30 7 STUPENDOUS WAR ATTRACTION I lIA.IRIIVIA. 1{ ALL North Bridge Road TONIGHT! PRESENTS TO-NIOHTtI The Greatest Topioal of the Momei "1914 M toy RITA IK THREE PJIRTB,--'-There are tevere battles showing modern warfare, fa- well aa iutuise dramatic Fceuea throughout. In Support Eclair Thrilling Dram* in 9 Parts THE GIRL STAGE72 words
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1191 1915-08-30 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 30. MUNITION PROBLEMS. Enthusiasm for the war baa been expressed in the French Chaiul, and we do not doubt that it is real. Dogged determination to see this thing through is expressed in the recent manifesto of Sir Edward Grey. Hard bit though she is,1,191 words
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Article24 1915-08-30 8 Many Polish nobles in Austria are going to Warsaw to live. All the Austrian papers say that Poland is lost to Russia for ever.24 words
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Article20 1915-08-30 8 At tbe half-yearly meeting of tbe Selangor Club, tbe Resident presiding, the accounts presented showed a credit balance of 17,060.20 words
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Article26 1915-08-30 8 There will be a mock trial, Vardon v. Pickwick, at tbe V.M.C.A. Hall, at 8.46 this evening, members and well wishers of the association are invited.26 words
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Article23 1915-08-30 8 To-day we publish the routine parade orders for the Singapore Volunteer Corps and we propose to repeat those weekly as they are issued.23 words
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Article28 1915-08-30 8 This morning in the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Earnsbaw made absolute the decree nisi in the divorce suit, de Souza v. de Sonza (nee Moirhead) and Hans Doss.28 words
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Article34 1915-08-30 8 Regarding the reported discovery of mica in Rurma. a statement has been issued by the deputy conservator of forests, Mayiuyo, that tbe mica said to have been discovered is now found to be gypsum.34 words
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Article38 1915-08-30 8 The metalled road from tbe eleventh mile, I'tan Melintung Road to Bagau Datoh, a distance of nineteen miles, has just been completed, and hired cars are now running from Teluk Anson to Bagan Datoh for tbe first time.38 words
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Article43 1915-08-30 8 A correspondent suggests that some kind soul gives bis attention to the drain between Pearl's Hill and People's Park, particularly towards the Southern end. This drain was rather talkative last week and talking during drill is not conducive to good order and discipline.43 words
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Article41 1915-08-30 8 By permission of the Director of Agriculture, F.M.S., a demonstration of the IlckenDown process for tbe manufacture of rubber will take place at the factory of the Department of Agriculture at Swettenham Road, Kuala Lumper, on Saturday next, at 11 a.m.41 words
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Article66 1915-08-30 8 For the period from September 3 to 9, 1915, inclusive, the value of tbe highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. 4Jd. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under tbe F.M.S.66 words
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Article62 1915-08-30 8 It is stated that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is to be entrusted with tho herculean task of writing the official history of tbe military campaign in France and Flanders. Sherlock Holmes is closely following and studying every phase of tbe operations on the Western front, and in such an event62 words
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Article65 1915-08-30 8 The Japanese Government has decided to hold a grand naval review in Tokio Bay this autumn immediately after the Coronation. The number of warships of all sizes taking part in tbe review is estimated at 120, aggregating 600,000 tone. The ships taking part in the review will include ten newly-built65 words
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Article74 1915-08-30 8 With regard to the submission of peace proposals to Russia by Germany, as reported by Renter, a member of the staff of the Russian Embassy in Tokio, in an interview with tbe Asahi, says that no such report has been received by the Embassy, and probably it is nothing more74 words
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Article73 1915-08-30 8 A Hatavia telegram to the Deli Courant of the 33rd inst., states that the British Indian named A. Selam, a native of Kashmir, suspected of being an anarchist and of carrying on intrigues against tbe Government of India, brought there by the steamer Asahan, has been nterned. He was given73 words
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Article75 1915-08-30 8 In tbe second court this morning, ilassen, until a short time ago cashier to tbe Singapore Steam Launch Co., pleaded guilty wben charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect of $800. He collected the money, but failed to band it over to Capt. Snow. Instead, be75 words
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Article117 1915-08-30 8 An Indian coi respondent of the Sporting Times, says:— Now and then we have gymkUauuH as of yore. The following was told me the other day. At one, at a place called Agrapur, let me call it, theru was a race open to ladies— seventy yards scratch. Eleven faced the117 words
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Article117 1915-08-30 8 The Seoul Press learns that while work wag progressing for the removal of tbe flcjjJCS belfry. at £'<iingnn.ii Uryr rveUni-iilar tablet was unearthed meaauriug 4.8 feet in height, I.S feet in width and 1 foot thickness. The tablet bag on its face twelve large Chinese characters inscribed in the middle117 words
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Article401 1915-08-30 8 Mr. R. F. Talbot was to leave the F.M.S for home yesterday. Mr. D. O. Russell, who obtained a commission in tbe R.E., is, according to latest advices, to leave for the front today. The Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, who was due to retire401 words
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Article83 1915-08-30 8 At tbe annual meeting, at Kuala Lumpur, of the Selangor Coconuts. Mr. Hofcon, presiding, said it was impossible, owing to the war to carry out the original development programme, as nearly all their capital was expended. With the funds at their disposal, the directors could do no83 words
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Article103 1915-08-30 8 Tbe following is taken from St. Andrew's Cathedral Monthly Paper A handsome font ewer has been presented to the Cathedral in memory of the late Mr. Buckley. The cost was defrayed by a balance that remained over from the Buckley Memorial Fund. Tho trustees103 words
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Article125 1915-08-30 8 The Seattle Sunday Times of .luly IN. In a decision handed down by I nited States Inspectors Bion D. Whitney and K. A. Turner yesterday afternoon, Capt. Thomas W. Garlick, master of the big Great, Northern steamship MinnesoU, is exonerated from any blame in the125 words
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Article264 1915-08-30 8 Mr. Tessessobn, tlio Municipal (Join tv is aioner, had big pocket picked in Battery Koad on Saturday morniuy, but tlnuks to tbe smartness of a Post Office peon big money was not only recovered, but tbo thief captured. Mr. Teggeggobn wan walking along tbe street wben264 words
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Advertisement94 1915-08-30 8 WHY NOT TRY t THREE NUNS A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. Sold by HIGH-CLASS DEALERS EVERYWHERE Columbia Double-Disc Records PIT YOUR MACHINE. Hundreds of Columbia Records at this Price JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. GUINNESS S STOUT ROSS S BOTTLING GREAT AUK'S HEAD BRAND. THE II PERFECTLY94 words
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Advertisement221 1915-08-30 8 ALHAMBRA The Ikmr Cln«mato|r»»h ThMtra, toaeh Rt*d. To-Nt(ihtand To-morrow. let Ihow, 7 JO to p m. BLOOMER MENDS PLATES A Oocd Coiredy. TO K IMWI AT 7-41 P M MUM OOPgOOUS Chinese Film Play By Real Chinese Actors and Aotrei see THE WHITE ROSE A Cbicese Love Drama IN 4221 words
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Advertisement12 1915-08-30 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article3544 1915-08-30 9 RUSSIAN POSITION. Full Confidence in The Future. Safety of Petrograd. FIGHTING IN FRANCE. German Positions Heavily Bombarded. Riutkk's Tblboeajm. London, August 27, 1.20 p.m. Despite (ierman jubilations it appears that tbe capture of lirost Litovsk is merely another hollow victory. The fate of the fortress was practically sealed3,544 words
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Article80 1915-08-30 9 NARROW ESCAPE IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT. London, August 2n, 6.15 a.m. Stockholm I King Gustav of Sweden has bad a narrow escape at Jerna railway station. He was proceeding to Stockholm when he missed bis footing on entering the train and fell between the platform and the carriage.80 words
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Article50 1915-08-30 9 Rictir's Telegrams. London, August 28. The British steamer Mutlah (21S8 tons), from Port Kembla for Calcutta, is ashore on Thursday Island. The Mullah i» owned by James Nourse, Ltd and was built at Glasgow in 1907. She flies the British flag, her port of registry being London.50 words
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Article31 1915-08-30 9 (From Oor Own Cormspondint.) London, August 80. Sungei Way pays an interim dividend ol Bs. per share. The market in quietly firm. Kubbor ia easy at 2h. 4Jd.31 words
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Article166 1915-08-30 9 We have received a chit from Colonel hob Love, who arrived from Yokohama by the French mail steamer yesterday. He writes cheerfully about his holidays of the past fifteen months, three of which were spent in the Civil Hospital, Hongkong, and seven in tho Genera! Hrwnital, Yokohama, and says that166 words
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Article1808 1915-08-30 10 RESENTMENT AGAINST GERMANY MODIFIED. Tsiogtau— And After. The following leading article on Japan's attitude to tbe great war is quoted from a recent issue of the Japan Chronicle (Kobe) To any one who recalls the unfriendly and sometimes extremely antagonistic tone adopted by the greater part1,808 words
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Article375 1915-08-30 10 Fate of a French Colony Off Newfoundland. A possible outcome of the war, which is being closely considered at St. John's, Newfoundland, writes the correspondent of The Standard, is the abandonment by France of her territorial rights to the Miquelon Archi pelago, off tbe south coast375 words
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Article32 1915-08-30 10 At the Serendah Hydraulic Company mwoiiag Kuala Lumpur witb four sharebokUcs present, the resolution p*s«eil at the previous meeting, reducing the nominal value "hares from ten to two dollars, was con firmed.32 words
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Article855 1915-08-30 10 Good Bout for Army Middle-Weight Championship. There was a much larger attendance at the boxing tournament in tbe Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, due no doubt to the fact that tbe programme included a ten-round bout for tbe middle-weight Army championship of the Straits and a feather weight855 words
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Article141 1915-08-30 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending September 3. Monday, Aioist 80. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall B.V.A. do. Maxim Co. do. S.R.E. (V.) do. S.V.R. i, do. Veterans Co. i, do. Chinese Co. do. Band. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. TITBSDAY, AUUCST 31. 5.15 p.m. Parade Drill141 words
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Article571 1915-08-30 10 Interesting Find in Southern India. The Madras Mail states that an edict of Asoka has been discovered near Hntti in Hyderabad by gold prospectors. This is tbe fourth edict found in Southern India. Asoka was the famous Buddhist Emperor of India who reigned from 264 to 228571 words
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Article223 1915-08-30 10 843,000 in Army and Territorial Force. Lord Devon port asked in the House of Lords for a return of tbe number of married men enrolled in the army since tbe outbreak of war. He reckoned that the country was paying £30,000,000 a year for separation allowances more than223 words
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73 1915-08-30 10 The committee beg to acknowledge with thanks receipt of tbe following: Already acknowledged and sent to London (£1,000) 18,633.38 Already acknowledged in hand 6,400.88 European employees, Dunlop Rubber Company, Malacca and Johore, July sabs. 76.50 H. M. de Sousa, 10th inst. 2 P.73 words
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Article78 1915-08-30 10 Daring tbe excavation of the Port Trust Railway subway at llowrah Bridge many remains of old Calcutta wt re found, including several stone- boulders which were evidently discharged by sailing ships which arrived in Calcutta in ballast in old days, Beveral cannon of ancient pattern, and quite a large number78 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article43 1915-08-30 10 The Griffins for the October Race Meeting were passed by tho committee this morning, and will be drawn on Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock in Mr. Abrara's Yard, Orchard Koad. All interested in tho drawing are requested to be present.43 words
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Article37 1915-08-30 10 Play for to-night in Raffles billiard tournament is as follows Gale minus 70 v. Toft scratch and Carter minus 10 v. Meredith minus 75. These should prove interesting games and ought to ensure a good attondanco.37 words
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Article312 1915-08-30 10 Over Thirty v. Under Thirty. The match between tbe "Over Thirties" find the Under Thirties," played on Saturday on the Esplanade, resulted in a win for the juniors, who topped their seniors' score with four wickets to ppare. The over Thirties batted first and opened quite well. Tbo first312 words
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Article523 1915-08-30 10 Gratifying Progress in Spite Of War. The report of the directors of the Sun Li/ Assurance Co. of Canada for the year 191 1 states: It is with special satisfaction that your directors are able to report that, notwithstanding the unfavourable conditions in the commercial and523 words
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Article79 1915-08-30 10 The new programme for the Palladium is given elsewhere in this issue and should attract good houses as it includes tbe subject to suit all. We have tx en requested by the management of the Palladium to inform their patrons that they have uo interest in any79 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter935 1915-08-30 10 To tin: Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The subject to which I wish to invite the serious attention cf that large section of the public in this Colony who, although not of European descent, are MVaHhaMta natural bom British Riibjects, is one which has exercistd935 words
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Letter147 1915-08-30 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I once again ask your lit lp in jollocting books and paper* for those ships if the Navy which put into thin port lam inxious to get a ready response to this appeal, is a gut if147 words
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Article546 1915-08-30 11 Organising Work of the Royal Society. Long before any arrangement had been made for tbe asaembling of inventions under a special minister, all the various scientific societies bad been at work forming com mitteos of their own, and gathering together, t i the bust of tbeir ability,546 words
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Article578 1915-08-30 11 Damn the Englhh Annihilate The French. Tl:< Kxternal Affairs Department at Mcl bourne has received a number of interesting publicHtionß from tbe British Precs Bureau Eye-witness, tbe official correspondent attach ed to tbe British army, has secured a copy f a special article which appeared on May l-<578 words
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Article804 1915-08-30 11 Experiences of a Recruiting Officer. Ob, yes, I bare bad experiences by the score in my work as a recruiting officer," de dared the head of a very popular enlistment burtau, in conversation with a representa tive of The Evening Standard. I have been a buttonholer,' among other804 words
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Article190 1915-08-30 11 Prismatic Sights on Austrian Rifles. Some Austrian prisoners havu been found to Ik- armed with rifles with a special system for aiming, which might be called a prismatic eyeglass, the objective consisting of a little con re x lens, which reflects objects at a long distance. The190 words
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Article23 1915-08-30 11 Mr. I. H Menxbaw, deputy traffic manager, liis been appointed to be traffic manager, > M B. railways, with effect from May l:->, I*l4.23 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1915-08-30 11 Wbea Mr. Wubtter wrote o( Woods, Ht taiU wilb graphic cahfc, Tbat Wooda wire mostly timbtr And were all oompxed of tees Rat it Mr. W b*t-.r lived to day, Ht d find a meaning newer, For Wooda' to millions eimply moans Tic Wwia 1 Ureat I. cp. lOiint Coie.50 words
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Advertisement384 1915-08-30 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MQUTRIES PIANOS Represent the highest degree of perfection in artistic pianoforte construction. A thorough investigation of our latest Models is convincing. Cataloquis on application. S. MOUTRIE CO., LIMITED. FORBALL 2-Seater Hupmobile, in splendid rnnning order any trial given. Very H»cJ ome Car, Bqotl to New. B. x No.384 words
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Advertisement88 1915-08-30 11 I THE "CRAG" HOTEL. PENANQ HILLS. Tbe Sanatorium of Tbe Straits Settlements Completely Renovated. Twnsty six boors from Singapore. 4 (effect i-:.iith Rt-aort and an ideal ipoi lor Moending holidays. Bungalows for families, also Single »"d Doubn Rooms. T.nnis Billiards, Croquet. Splendid Wales Telopbone. Post and Telegraph Offioea BxeeUent Caisine88 words
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Advertisement300 1915-08-30 11 ROUVET-LADURAY SPARKLING SAUMUR h# The equal of Champagne at half the H^^P^ 80LE IMPORTERS: Pf^i HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., <ss2~. r^£— 1 Limited .INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Setall Depot Raffles300 words
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Article460 1915-08-30 12 Girls who are not Suited For Flirting. An erudite Gorman, I'rofessor Mahling, has contributed to the Hamburger Nachrichten an article on Flirts," and a translation of portion is given in the Daily Telegraph. Though, judging oy the article, be does not appear to have had any personal uxperience460 words
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Article492 1915-08-30 12 German Idea of Freedom of The Seas." Tl.is years issue i.t tbt North German Lloyd Year book, according to tbe Kulnische Zeitung, coataios a nio-tt iuieresting article dealing with the much discussed German theory of tbe freedom of the seas.' It Assumes (fays the Daily News) that492 words
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Article62 1915-08-30 12 Our gallant 15th Hus»ar», says Le Jour ual, were stationed iv the park of an old caatk iv (-'Undent. They were more than a tittle purposed to find on the trees, when they went to tie up their huises, that the nnoe—ry riaa wire alieuly there; they Axed there a62 words
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Article1971 1915-08-30 12 1914. June 27.— Assassination of Archduke FrancFerdinand and his consort at Serajevo. .Inly 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French and1,971 words
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Article388 1915-08-30 12 Germans Admit England's Sea Power. Captain Persius, who is apparently not de ceived as to the real effects of the submarine war, contributes a frank article to the Ber liner Tageblatt, openly pointing oat that England has increased her naval strength since tbe war, despite all Germany's388 words
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Article350 1915-08-30 12 Prof. Geddes and its Vitalising Effect. The peace from which we have departed was only a war peace, thinly disguised, and potentialising war," declared Professor Geddes at the opening of the summer meeting at the King's College, Strand, on the Social Tasks and Problems of350 words
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Advertisement284 1915-08-30 12 "Rcjesan" Nerve Tonic Food. Boou Ltd. Emterprimmf < lumttt, m rt the First Maker of an all ilritish product preeisehj the same as 'Sanatoijcn' and with the chafmcUrutic thoroughness oj this Firm, a sjien'a! Furton/ iras opened it maht this preparation (emtntbi hf the lending Mill; Expert in Grea Britain)284 words
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Article986 1915-08-30 13 THE AEROPLANE NOT TflE LAST WORD? Armies of the Future. Some interesting theories regarding the warfare of the future were developed by Mr. 11. F. Wyatt in an address at the Services Club, Stratford-place, on The Command of the Air. He was not going to talk, he said,986 words
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Article166 1915-08-30 13 It is quite a long time now since mention was first made of the intention of the authorities to take action with regard to tne traffic over Cavamgh Bridge. It was decided that motor traffic cau c <d less inconvenience and generally relieved the pressure when diverted on to Anderson166 words
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Advertisement153 1915-08-30 13 HISTORY in 1965. 1816— FIFTY IsUM AGO JULIAN FRANKEL ANNOUNCED in tbe Straits T.ru-B of August 28, on Page 18, that the Btntwood trade then exclusively held by Germany and Aufctria-Hucgaty iw rtp aced by Briti-h Bentwocd. ARRIVING THIS WEEK: From Great Britain IRON SAFES. IRON, BRASS and NICKEL BEDS.153 words
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Advertisement398 1915-08-30 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 t0 f^^^^^\ andto THE MUNICIPALITY |^/»P^rS| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. \^£sQ_3Py JOHORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, BINOAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, LABUAN. Applications will be received, up to the 81st Angust, for398 words
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Advertisement84 1915-08-30 13 SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED I JUST ARRIVED I I The attention of the Public ie called to our newly opened useful goods. Various kinds off Silk Fine Silk printed Crepe-de-Chene i Satins i Taffeta i Gauzes, eto. Damascene, Silver, Brass and Cloisonne Wares, very niosly made. Our84 words
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Advertisement492 1915-08-30 14 W*« P*AH*_ TaMIVB or PI»*TT, LIF« InBURANOU 18 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THB DOLLAR MM m iTKAfm. M OTHMSR PROPERTY 18? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. M.-O •™V ZZZT*toS*£~» Ooort ■"B'«a, and oompU- with .h, Bri»Uh Lib A.or«o. Comp^ie. Act i. erer, pritah* Th. ft-»-r ta. •■O.OOO d^ori**!492 words
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Advertisement299 1915-08-30 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 8. Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, 1-8 Manager. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOh. Subscribed Capital tf!,0OO.000 loUl Invested Foods <«,360,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Jompany, we prepared to accept fire and lavthquake risks for short299 words
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Advertisement424 1915-08-30 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital n 60,000 Shares ot 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County »nd Westminster Bank, Ltd., The424 words
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Advertisement427 1915-08-30 14 BANKINJ^ HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 1115,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/ 116,000,000 SUw 1 18,000,000 188,000,000 Rewwve Liability of Proprietors 115,000.000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwoll, Esq P. H. Hoiyoak, Esq. O. T. M.427 words
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Advertisement796 1915-08-30 14 INSURANCE. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Ini obi bat d in i dia GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. AS3BT3 exceed $28,000,000. ABSOLUTE SECURITY. The Company baa deposited 9200,000 witb tbe Straits Govcrnmi nt and lish complied wih tbe rtquirements of Tbe Life Aesor<iDca Companits Ordinance (IOUi S.S. Profits to Policy-holdera796 words
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Article791 1915-08-30 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Light Car Manual. The light oar is now undoubtedly one of the most popular vehicles on the road. It is cheap to buy, and running costs are low this is a matter of importance at such a time as this.791 words
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Article187 1915-08-30 15 Palaces and Churches With Stars As Windows. An incident illustrating the strain of the great feats of endurance performed by the men who composed General Botha's force in German South West Africa is described in a letter from a lieutenant who was with one of the columns.187 words
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Advertisement145 1915-08-30 15 JUST ARRIVED ONE Mors Motor Car 6 SEATER COMPLETE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. ON VIEW AT Garage, Orchard Road. BOLE AGENTS i CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johore Bahru and Medan. TELEPHONE 129. MOMI GASES 19 in. x 19 in. x 24. IN STOCK LATEX CUPS White Glazed145 words
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Advertisement17 1915-08-30 15 I g-gggßßg-Bagg-BBg-. I 11.,— I Foe Children's H*okin« Cough at Ni*bt Woodi otm« Pewit Oow U M.17 words
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Advertisement175 1915-08-30 15 pWI J I E^^_M_n^_l9l?_lßfe^_i^_fl_b> JE^3B 4. B. Ounlop, Kaquiro WHY ON EARTH should the demand for Dunlop Tyres always exceed the supply, unless your fellow-motorists have proved to their satisfaction that Dunlop covers and tubes are practically and financially the safest proposition Our output is huge, and ever growing, and175 words
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Advertisement620 1915-08-30 16 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS. Adamson, Gilf illan Co. Ltd. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. ARTICLES FOB SALE 000WUT BEEDUNSS FOR MU From weU-grows trees. For partiouic; and prices, apply tc FFANKBL, Si«!a; Estate, or at Victoria Street ill o FOR BALE. One620 words
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Advertisement620 1915-08-30 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA andJUANITA to Tttnraiabed tpply No 9 Mt. Sophia 16 o_ OFFICEB ID LET No. 1-a, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GITTHRIB Co., Ltd 14-12 o BUNGALOW TO LET. FAIRY OLBN 98 1, off River Valley Road. Apply620 words
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Advertisement473 1915-08-30 16 TO BE LET OR 80LD. nin Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHKIB A Co., Ltd. 19 6 o HOUBE TO LET. No. 26, Malacca Street. Apply to Lim Chan Sin, o/o Sandilands Buttery A "Co., No. 8, Cecil Street 28 8 v 10 LET. Large comfortable rooms, with473 words
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Advertisement490 1915-08-30 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street. ***** READY IN STOCK NOW 19 8 15. V 6 New Type Luxon Ploughs complete with spare shears, 8 New Type Ntgio Plod^lh complete with spare tbears, 60 N> w r'atent Improved Latex Stra-'ners, 200 Doz. n Black Prince Axes 4 lbs., 800490 words
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Advertisement526 1915-08-30 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 491. Shi(rhibdlers, Government and Munioipa Contractors. Bstate Suppliers and Com niisaiOD A gent b Sol* Aobnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 1 80 616 NOTICE. Strayed from H*ii Clnny Koad. the residence of Mr. Harold526 words
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Miscellaneous238 1915-08-30 16 Straits Xbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.— Mißoellaat 038 wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of tl per foui lines for on 3or two insertions. Notice? of Births, tfarriagos, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jut lines, tl each inse* ion For p.p.o. o irds, on page 8,238 words
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