The Straits Times, 9 August 1916
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Title Section13 1916-08-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,180 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 9. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement69 1916-08-09 1 milk Jdodj iffiCTHinFlM€H:,a A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. Typewriters v thf netr models on show at y t^t^^^ i^i^^^i^ ~^r DNXWIO<UiBft IN ENGLAND) 14-a, Colly er Quay. NOTICE ASAHI SHOTEN Retail Depot ASAHI BEER Removed69 words
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Advertisement116 1916-08-09 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lanoet, London, itetoa "Tbe116 words
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Advertisement201 1916-08-09 1 NEW KODAK CAMERAS At the following prices i^» Vest Pocket Kodaks mk |BWK v'*t *i f] y No> 1 a F p> X"'K Rl R> Lens S^F t V. P. KODAK No 3 a F> P> Km R# R- LenS f^&SSSi P with cafe Leather cases extra «oo»7^^i»-^ Kodak tank201 words
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Advertisement55 1916-08-09 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli A<>inis ADAMSON. GILFILUN A CO ■TD (Incorpor.uwlin KiiKl.in.l) NOTICE. We bey to icform the public thai we bavo pnrchwed tbe entire stock rf Meurt. KATZ BROS., LTD., FURNITURE AND HARDWARE DEPARTMENTS And are now offering name at much reduced prioea. For bargains watoh this apace. A.55 words
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Article1096 1916-08-09 2 The following casualties are reported London, July 14. Wounded.— Jod Lieut. .1. F. D. McCay and '2nd Lieut. T. P. M. McConneU, Irish Rifles; 2nd Lieut. L McCrory, R.A. 2nd Lient. H. M. McKee, Capt. J. C. McLagban, 2nd Lieut. W. J. I. McLaogblin, and 2nd Lieut. E.1,096 words
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Advertisement632 1916-08-09 2 GOVEJINMENT NOTIFICATION. Application* will be r«ceiv< d at tbe Principal OM Medical Officer's Office up to and inclusive of Au«ust I.', 1916. for the post of Steward, Tan Tock Senii'i Hospital. Salary tM per memwiu, on the non pensionable eatablirbiubOt with free nnfurni'lied quarters. A security of (603 will be632 words
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Advertisement294 1916-08-09 2 1 BLETtraSWSafI YOUR SKIN AND f COMPLEXION 1 CM b« kt#l in > PlffrO Camilla* «D U,r T**r "XM^ t>T «M W B..!h>m'< L»-r*U ll •Akliullt R0..h~». R»d».~. Th HJ I, ,:..K». He. Md d*l,|t>llyl:r M S <xk. M —d R-*r~l<iM l»"~. II MMkcnnd t>r m-m X.M BFEIHAM A SON,294 words
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Advertisement165 1916-08-09 2 &6^ Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 rimes th* amount of Buvn! taken. TYRES for Efficiency and Economy Dr. Cassells Tablets Prices in England 1/3 and 8/ARE YOU CRUMPLED UP with rheumatism? Then these words are your salvation. Perhaps you have been told that yon cannot be165 words
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Advertisement190 1916-08-09 2 MOULNEIN CHEROOTS SPECIAL BRAND. Made from the beat grown Burma and Havana tobaooo, also MANILA CHEROOTS Small and large size. *B -M^ JTm. Hotel de I' Europe BaildinKX, High Strtet. 256-k— B4-512 Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. 1 MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BE»T190 words
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Article1012 1916-08-09 3 HOW HE IS MAKING GOOD IN FRANCE. Chivalrous Towards His Foes. The man who is now advancing north of the Sotunie is the new British soldier. If there had been a wiser man on tbe throne of Prussia this new British soldier would to-day have been1,012 words
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Advertisement401 1916-08-09 3 Admiral vdE^Jfc^ JETIKDES«I "SWAN" Wf prvr W^ iii^ESßPre^s rude coarse aLturkb.f/ r j^ .Jlfil>l^l' no abuse; th«\v fif-faf wA'vnxW "j?A PMMBrf for Admiral Jellicoe. "It will readily bo understood that I could PV,. not. ftqga tho pleasure of obtaining from I Jollicoe and Sturdee their autographs on tho V MM401 words
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Advertisement366 1916-08-09 3 \I YOUR f J HAIR &>; ?r beautiful yuan intended yotir hair lo he txnutiful. When the natural oil whicb protects and IxautifWs Ihe hair is deficient, it must bt supplemented. Otherwite tbe hair will become dull, dry. an.l brink; it »,l! mtk at the amis and preraalurely fall out.366 words
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Advertisement331 1916-08-09 3 I Debility 1 U When you feel limp and washed out, weary I U and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U l~ your body is in a rundown condition— you are J 3 debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 X go '"to you you need a fortnight's331 words
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Advertisement1099 1916-08-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India A\pcar Lame. Companies Incobpobatbd in England. MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract witb Hit Majesty Ooverniaent). ■or China, Japan, Psnang, Oaylon, austral't, India, Adun, Egypt, Mediterranean Port, and London. Steamers will leave Singapare on or about MAIL LINES HOHBWABD (roB1,099 words
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Advertisement795 1916-08-09 4 BTEAKK MILIHfIS THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporatil in Sum) SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, S, merak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani. Singora. Laoon, Kobaamai, Baodon. Langsaen, Champon, Koblak k Bangkok Due Departure a.m. ASDANG Aug. 9, 3 p.m. a.c. YUGALA Aug. 1O IS, 3 p.m. ».a.795 words
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Advertisement423 1916-08-09 4 STEAMER SAILING'S. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) n The Companies' iwaraers are despatch td from Liverpool outward* for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles423 words
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Advertisement545 1916-08-09 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTO (Incorporated in I at—l EUROPEAN LINE A sflrviee is maintained betwrm Yokohama, via portu, to Marseille* and Itondon under mail ointraot witb Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonetroctpd, and are fitted witb545 words
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Article846 1916-08-09 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, August 9, 1016. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and ■bare brokers, issae the following list of ju >tation« this morning. The 4iu.(» ions on sterling shares are only nominal. RUBBBR SHARES. I NOM. ViLCS. BOTF/U. SlUIU. a/- Aiiagu a/-846 words
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Advertisement1143 1916-08-09 5 MADAME CECILE. Has arrived from IMessrs Derry and Toms, London, with a large and most select CONSIGNMENT of MILLINERY, and.'kindly solicits an inspection of same at the 1 Raffles, Hotel, Room 62. »-B— u tiOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tender* will be reoeived at 'be COLONIAL GNaiNßKß'SOffloa,DptoD<oa of Augusts. 1916, (or tbe following1,143 words
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Advertisement151 1916-08-09 5 COAGULIC ACID Strength 1 OO (treat Boonomy to Planters of Para Robber. •1 ncr bottle of 21 oz«. S1 That ia 5O cheaper than Glacial Acetic Aoid. For every bottle yon o«n get 130 ab«et« of 30/34 tahiln each of Driet Para Robber. Coat about One Cant Every Sheet of151 words
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Advertisement26 1916-08-09 5 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE I DEVOE'S two brands. j SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH26 words
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Advertisement234 1916-08-09 6 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the following works 1. Quarters for Deputy State Commissioner, Merging. 2. Extension of the Land Offioe and Treasury Office (at Government Offioe, Johore Bahru). Plans and specifications for the above may be seen at the P.W.O. Offioe, Jobore Babrn, on234 words
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Advertisement294 1916-08-09 6 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheer* and •oothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitationsSold Everywhere. 18 4— 14 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly294 words
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Advertisement274 1916-08-09 6 Consumption One tablespoonful of Hit'mog'obin Deacbieus is eqoal to marly hail a poond of Raw Heat. Raw meat harbours tapeworms and in hot oonntrits is likely to be tainted, and is therefore injnrijun to take. Consumptive treate with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of RJ lbs. to274 words
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Article115 1916-08-09 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, August v. Hub Water, 8.39 a.m.. 5.27 p.m. Thursday, Aurust 10. Hiph Water, H.Hi a.m., «.M p.m. Friday. August 1 1 ■Jik-i. W%i.t 0.40 a m Ml p.rn Homeward mail closes (train.) M I I! concert, Victoria Theatre. Saturday, August 12 -tiirD W»t«» MM a.m.,115 words
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Article167 1916-08-09 7 EXCHANOB. SmaapoiK August 9, 1910. Oh LokiM.* Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1! Uemana 'tAj, Private 8 ufi 'I/4 On Francs Bank T. T. 830 On India Bank T. 1. 174 On Bon«,»oM«...Bank d/d 8% On SiAaafeAi ...Bank d/d m. 79 On Java Bank T. T. 186 On167 words
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Article507 1916-08-09 7 To-day Port Swettenbaui an. I Penang Kmta 2.30 ptu Malacca, P. Swettenham and Tcl-ik Adhud Kaiupar 2.80 pin Medaa Medosa 2.80 pm Hongkong, Shanghai .in. I Japan Sum Maru 2.:$0 pm Malacca. Penan};. ("liiubo and Durban TosaMaru 2.30 pm Kota Tinygi T. Surat 4 pm Batavia, C'berioon507 words
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Article132 1916-08-09 7 The It. contract packet Teesta with mails troiu I,(id.|iid a) expected to leave Negapataiu on Sundat August 13, and may be expected to arrive at I'enani; on Thursday. August 17. Oar attention has been called to tbe tact that oar arrivals in London are much behind thoM.132 words
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Advertisement628 1916-08-09 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED immediately, an experienced runner (or hotel. Apply to tbe Manager. The Europe Hotel. Ltd. 9 8-118 TO BE LET, from September 1, wellfnrninhed boom near Swimming Club. $46 monthly. Apply H. H.. c/o Straits Timed. 9-8-228 LES-ONS OIVEN. Ea.lish lady would like pupils, Chinese ladies or children,628 words
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Advertisement348 1916-08-09 7 W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incoiporatbd in England) Eastern Branch SINGAPORE B DREADNOUGHT COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of348 words
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Advertisement146 1916-08-09 7 MORE ACTORS HAVE ARRIVED Including tbe famous actor INCH I NANI who will appear To-night To-night I THE NEW STAR OPERA Playing for a short season only AT THE THEATRE ROYAL NORTH BRIDGE ROAD In a Malay comical play JAVA MORNA AND JAVA MORNI Phone 366 for eats. K. H.146 words
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Advertisement589 1916-08-09 7 THE MOUTH. THE 6ATEWAY FOR DISEASE. Professor Miller has proved conclanively that do (ewer than 38 diffnreot infections may be traced to tbe human mouth as starting point. The month thna being tbe gate* ay for tbe entrance of disease, it is here tbat precautions are most necessary. HUDSON'S "EUMENTHOL"589 words
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1101 1916-08-09 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. THE QUESTION OF HELP- I'enang has held oce or more meetings on the war tax question, and there has been a good deal of discussion elsewhere. In all probability Singapore will have a meeting at same early date aud already the Chinese section of1,101 words
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Article25 1916-08-09 8 A Chinese woman was xlabhed to death in house in Tan Quw Lam on Monday night. The murderer escaped, and has nut yet been trrested.25 words
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Article34 1916-08-09 8 Tbe Pinang Gazette of Monday says that according to advices received from Tokio, tbe steamer Atsuta Mara of the N. Y. K. is aground in the Inland Sea, and has not yet been refloated.34 words
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Article42 1916-08-09 8 In the House of Commons on July 11. Captain Pretyman (Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade) stated that the purchasing power of tbe sovereign, which stood at 17s. Bd. in 1914 15, had dropped to Ma in March of this year.42 words
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Article45 1916-08-09 8 After being overhauled and refitted with heavier guns, two other German eommeroe raiders, named the Adler and the Fnchs, are also awaiting the opportunity to escape. The crews are daily undergoing training with a Zeppeiiu and submarine, carrying out signalling by wireless, and other exercises.45 words
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Article59 1916-08-09 8 Recent subscriptions to tbe Hod Cross Fund include the following Tbe Merlimau Rubber Estates. Ltd., £105 Batavia Cricket Club (fourteenth and fifteenth monthly contributions towards tbe maintenance of two beds at the Rouen R. C. Hospital), £100 Mr. B. C. G. Scott, j£ls Kuala Lumpur Church Workers' Association £1$ Bs.59 words
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Article70 1916-08-09 8 The first lecture in the series oi six on First Aid was delivered by Dr. Serle on Thursday and was very well attended. If there are others who would like to join from the second lecture, Thursday, at 6.15 p.m.. it is allowable for them to do so, if the70 words
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Article69 1916-08-09 8 The funeral took place at Happy Valley. Hongkong, on August 1. of Sergeant E. Frost, K.U.A.. who was found shot at Stonecutters' Island tbe previous evening, under circumstances which point to soicide. The deceased, who was quite a young man, leaves a widow and two children, who are in England.69 words
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Article89 1916-08-09 8 An explanation of the British successes in the west is given in the figures of the output of munitions in England. There are now 8,500,000 munitions workers in Great Britain. Of these 660.000 are women. Ninety new Government arsenals have been built, while 4,000 firms are engaged in the manufacture89 words
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Article95 1916-08-09 8 As briefly mentioned in our issue of Saturday, tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association have issued the results of the auctions held daring tde first half-year 1916, and the secretaries, Messrs. Gattey and Co. are to be congratulated on the excellent table produced. It may be mentioned that during95 words
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Article115 1916-08-09 8 The Bangkok Daily Mail announces the receipt of the tollowing interesting wedding announcement from the bridegroom We learn that Tan Acharn K. S. R. Kularb, aged 84 years, and Meh Chom, aged 30 years, a beautiful maiden, have been married as husband and wife. This couple had their pictures taken115 words
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Article146 1916-08-09 8 I a writer in a Hongkong paper notes tintact that the secon.i anniversary of the war parsed in that Colony almost without recognition. So did the first, lor the matter of that, though be does not mention that. "Of courKc." lie says, the idea of holding a public meeting to146 words
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Article157 1916-08-09 8 Talking of Hongkong, by the way, it is worth noticing that thanks to the initiitive of the Overseas Club a prize essay competi tion on tbe subject of the war it to b. mU in tbe British schools in the Colony. Evidently the Hongkong branch if :< i more alive157 words
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Article176 1916-08-09 8 An anniversary meeting of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association took place at ■Mlaa 1. <>:i]>. ")6, liras Basah K.iad. i.v the 6th inst., at W3O p.m., whuu tin re was a BMeji attumJaoci! of uii-mb'.rj, and their I friends. Aiuoiig thuse piesent were Mr. W. N. IUi k a apJ176 words
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Article444 1916-08-09 8 Mr. I!. Keid. of ba* Straits Tr.ding Co who obtmned a Odiumisxion in I K. Scots, is reported missing. News reached Singaporo by to day's mail that the late Mr. Newman Wilkinson, of the I. W D Singapore, died at Karachi on Jum 6, while en route444 words
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Article66 1916-08-09 8 Tbe Ceylon Observer of August 1 says We understand that an important announce ment is to be made by Government at to-morrow's mfeting of the Legislative Council 00 the gui -tion of total prohibition of tbe sale of liquor to coolies, which will render unnecessary the66 words
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Article210 1916-08-09 8 A collision between a carriage and a ricksha at the corner of Orchard li >ud and Killinoy Road yesterday evening resulted in serious injuries being sustained by a European nurse oauie<l Mrs Dickson, who wis the occupant of the ricksha. The unfoi lunate lady was turning the210 words
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Article246 1916-08-09 8 At tbe conclußiou of tin- military mann-ii-vres at Tanglitj on MuuUay, ttrixadier. General I). 11. Bj ut C U 0., on bobalf of Him Kxet llency Sir A. 11. Youn«. (i.C.M.ii ■afajfaj officially from Mr. C. K K. Wt-arnu, wlio was accompanied by Mr \V.246 words
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Advertisement89 1916-08-09 8 Rone: 0 steel cabinets PM BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to Mm nBfflH^HH ten roller shelves, ad- ,v justablw every half K inch, and fireproof 4SSShbAt. collapsible curtain. <• ON SHOW AT IhaatamaaaH Modern Office Equipment and Filing Cabinets Write for Special booklet on 'A*^^da£i»?f?jßßi quotations Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal Safe gßHy^^B on89 words
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Advertisement216 1916-08-09 8 a •RMMMME THAT DEFIES COMPETITION AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE aaLHAMBRaa Bench Road, The Leading Theatre in Singapore. Maus K ..r M H KENYON SL*I)K TO NIGHT S PROGRAMME IS GREATER THAN EVER Come and judge for youriclvu SECOND SHOW AT 9.16 SHARP To matt th« damandt of the216 words
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Article1774 1916-08-09 9 SOMME BATTLE. Germany's Desperate Efforts. THE BATTLE IN EGYPT. Complete Rout of The Enemy. Rkitkh's IMhu London, August 8, 12.55 a m. Sir Douglas Haig says in Ins communique North and north east of Pozieres two enemy attacks, after a heavy bombardment, were repulsed. North and north east1,774 words
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Article71 1916-08-09 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) I poh. August 8. The final scores in the Perak v. Penang cricket match, concluded last evening, were: First innings: Perak 146; Penang 103. Second innings Perak 89 Penang 46. Perak won by 86 runs. Yesterday was a bowler's day and the batting71 words
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Article70 1916-08-09 9 RaCTBK's TILIORAM. London, August 7, 7.85 p.m. A Chinese sailor was fined £50, with the alternative of three months' imprisonment, at Glasgow, for attempting to smuggle opium. Tbe Procurator Fiscal said the authorities regarded opium smuggling as an extremely grave matter and the shipping trade was also anxious70 words
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Article31 1916-08-09 9 Rbitkr's Tklkora.". London, August 8, 8 p.m. Tokio: Tbe death has taken place of Admiral Kamimura, Supreme Councillor to tbe Admiralty, who was prominent in the Kusso-JapaneM: War.31 words
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Article250 1916-08-09 9 Volcanic Activity in the Pacific Ocean. As was reported at tbe time, a new island appeared on January 25, 1911, at 24.16 df-g. N. lat. and 141 26 deg. E. long., that is, about 3 miles east of South Sulphur Island. For some days prior to250 words
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Article176 1916-08-09 9 Obtaining Advance Proofs Of Truth. Leopold Himmel Blt-au. otherwise Louis Bricknell, a Birmingham diamond merchant, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on July 8, to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Art. Mr Bodkin, prosecuting, said that tbe prosecution was undertaken by tbe proprietors in Troth,176 words
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Article284 1916-08-09 9 War Memorial and Traffic Reform Scheme. Mr. Lewis Hind's suggestions, in the Daily Chronicle, for a New Charing Cross, worthy of London architecturally and as a war memorial, find support and amplification in tbe Builder and in the Observer. Some of tbe betterment possibilities of a284 words
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Article49 1916-08-09 9 Blinded soldiers, training at St. Dunstan's Hostel, competed in a regatta at Putney on July 12, and won every event for which they entered. Private E. C. Mathesou, of the «th Light Hone, accompanied by a Canadian, won the double sculls against a pair from the Worcester Blind College.49 words
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Article2301 1916-08-09 9 FIRST SESSION OPENED IN THE STATE. Murder of the Late Mr. Maundrell (From a Special Correspondent.) Brunei, July 27. The first Assize Court ever held in this State opened tbis morning under the presidency of Sir John Buckuill, K.C., Chief Justice of the Strait* Settlement*, sitting with two2,301 words
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Article37 1916-08-09 9 Bri«adier General A. Q. Marrablu, late of the Yorkshire Light Infantry, has severed his connection with that distinguished regiment —the 2nd Battalion of which wax at Singapore before the war broke out— on transfer to the staff.37 words
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Article3576 1916-08-09 10 PLANTERS ON THE PRESENT SHORTAGE. Interesting Debate at Seremban A general meeting of the Negri Seuibilac Planters' Association wu held in the Sangei I i- .ou t'liib. Scrmuban, on August 1, Mr. A. DupuM Brown was in the chair, there being present the following members J. Brace, A.3,576 words
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Article302 1916-08-09 10 Armenian Relief Fund. Amount already acknowledged •12,347.84 Church Collection* M.S. V. H. Church Parade, Taiping 62.45 All Saints' Church, Taiping 59.08 St. George's Church. Penang 91.20 Holy Trinity Church, Batu Gajah 36.85 St. Andrew's Cathedral 860.97 Presbyterian Church 104.16 Collected at Bangkok Mack S. Aratboon Ticals 500302 words
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Article69 1916-08-09 10 Mong. J. de Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged $17,687 Mr. H. C. Paxon (KelanUn) 25 Collected by Mrs. J. K. S. 15 Per Rev. J. H Smith, Christ Church (Malacca) Part of the collection made at the special war69 words
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Article170 1916-08-09 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. That fine combination of attractions, Fillis's circus, is to open in Singapore next week, about the 16th. The show comes with the reputation of being better than ever and of having some fine new features. The Alhambra management170 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article428 1916-08-09 10 Tbe Sepoy Lines liolf Club July medal has been won by Mr. Kellagher with tbe following scores G. B. Kellagher 91 8 88 H. F. Monk 89 5 84 T. W. H. Borne 11l 14 97 The August monthly medal of tbe Singapore Golf Club was competed for on428 words
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Article165 1916-08-09 10 Already most of the ringside seats for next Monday's boxing show at the Palladium have been booked, and a crowded house is certain. Some changes have been made in the pro gramme as advertised yesterday, but these are changes for tbe better as far as the audience is concerned.165 words
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Article164 1916-08-09 10 The following were the results of yesterday's play in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament A SIN.ILBS. Manning beat Edwards, 6—2, 6-3. B SINOLKS. Tinsley beat Doig, 5—7, 6-4, 6-4. C SINULKS. Beckingsale beat Potter, 6—3, 5—7, 6—l. Key. Wood beat Crossley, 6—B, 6-4. Nkwcomkks' Handicap. Paterson beat164 words
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Letter100 1916-08-09 10 To the K.litor ol the Straits Times. Sir, With r<t. icnoo to my report on the above estate, which was published in your columns, my atttuti' n lias been drawu to the fact that my remarks concerning the past neglect of the non producing MM reflect on100 words
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Article291 1916-08-09 10 2,000 Sent from England to Work In France The correspondence has been published respecting the employment of German prisoners of war by tbe British Government in France of winch we hear for tbe first lime and the removal <£ British prisoners from Germany to Russia? Sir Edward291 words
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Article223 1916-08-09 10 We have heard a great deal dtiricg the war about insects that add to the dibcomfort of life in the trenches. It should not be forgotten that the sailor suffers from the wickedness of insects no less than the soldier. One insect, the cockroach, indeed, causes223 words
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Article62 1916-08-09 10 It in reported that the directors of the Easj Asiatic Co., Ltd. are so satisfied with their experience with motor vessels that tiny have ordered from Messrs. Burmeister and Wain another twenty twin-screw vessels aggregating about '230,000 tons dead weight. Eight of these vessels are to be about 10,400 tons62 words
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Article106 1916-08-09 10 A special bench of the Calcutta High Court, considered the application uf Mixs Keigina Uuha for enrolment as a pleaiir. The Advocate General said that when the pleaders' profession was constituted, it was clearly contemplated that the profession should consist uf men. There was no doubt that legislation had been106 words
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Article2001 1916-08-09 11 SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE ALL-IN COST. Dividend of 20 Per Cent. <Im.li i), i of '20 per cent, was declared on .July 19 at the annual general meeting of the li onkalan Dunan Estate, Ltd which was held at the office of Messrs. J. P. Kisset ku.l2,001 words
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Article138 1916-08-09 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, August lit— Wbdnrsuay, Ai ..i st 9. j 6.15 p.m. i>rill Hail S.V A. 4.:u>p.n>. Balestier Kango S.RE.(V.). 515 p.m. Drill Hall S V K. Kire Station, Tan S.V R., No. V joni: Fagar. I'latoon. Drill Hall Veterans Co.138 words
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Advertisement524 1916-08-09 11 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE. PENAN6 543 635 6-7-o— Bl-18 GRAND HOTEL "SEUBATOE" SOEKABOEMI, PREANGER, JAVA to be reached by rail from Batavla within 3) hours. THE LEADING HEALTH RESORT OF BEAUTIFUL PREANGER 9.800 feet above tea-level, average temperature 18 K. Splendid surroundings, walks, outings524 words
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Advertisement402 1916-08-09 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Bs»h Road, Sings pore, -IM %^M mt%l QIJK From O a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. 8-13—7-12 ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, August 12 SPECIAL DINNER AND BALL SEA402 words
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Article903 1916-08-09 12 MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD OUR INTERESTS. A Ministry of Commerce. What measures are necessary to safeguard British ludustry from peaceful penetration after the war asks tbe Eveniog Standard. Hints of extreme intermt are contained in a rarhamestary paper just issued. It will be remembered that in the903 words
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Article62 1916-08-09 12 the Jutland battle a shell went Uw.iugh the tiny galley of a small ship Wlml happened enquired the captain of Wall, air, it was Ukr tbis I was p.t liv ft. pout. whin I felt something pans ittln my arm. Of course. I soon <uew it a Midi. Win-re you62 words
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Article525 1916-08-09 12 Thirteen Newnham Girls Doing Farm Work Thirteen Newnbsm College girls, who as members of the Women's National Land Service Corps are working on the Co Partner ship Frnit Farm near Sutton Bridge, in Lincolnshire, a few miles from King's, have a Tipperary of their own. In eighteen- hundred525 words
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Article169 1916-08-09 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.169 words
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Article316 1916-08-09 12 The rcpoit of the Siamese Tin Sydicate for the nine months to December 81 shows a profit of X' 20,633. after writing off £8.173 for depreciation, and to this is added £7,574 brought forward. A dividend of 10 per cent, was paid in October and a further316 words
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Article530 1916-08-09 12 Increased Output of Rubber And Coffee. Mr. A. L. Blwes presided at the annual general meeting ot the Java Rubber and Produce Company held on Jane 30, at tbe London Chamber of Commerce. He observed that at the last meeting he was pressed to state whether530 words
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Article336 1916-08-09 12 Tbe report of the Alluta Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, states that all expenditure, estate and London, witb tbe exception of that on new buildings, is charged to revenue account. From tbe resulting gross profit of £6,228, £2,000 is written off for depreciation of buildings and336 words
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Article274 1916-08-09 12 The report of Lok Kawi Rubber Limited for Ml states:— The total crop harvest ed to December 31 was 40,987 lbs. dry robber, being 10,937 lbs. in excess of tbe estimate, and tbe net average prioe rea lised here was 2a. 9|d. Tbe proceeds have been written274 words
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Article732 1916-08-09 12 Crop Estimate Exceeded by 35 Per Cent. The annual general meeting of tbe shareholders of Hongkong (Selangor) Rubber. Ltd., was held on June 27, at tbe registered office*, 7, Martin's lane, EC, Mr. W. Arthur Addin ■ell (chairman of tbe company) presiding. Mr. H. A. Huntley, on behalf732 words
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Article315 1916-08-09 12 Tbe report of tbe Bukit Mertajam Rubber Company, Limited, states that the profit for tbe year, after making an allowance of £1,797 for depreciation, is aMMUi add amount brought forward, i.'1.4:)~. making £46.769 deduct interim dividend of ID per cent £13.997 balance of preliminary ex penses wiitten315 words
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Article41 1916-08-09 12 Kelemak.- 9,491 lbs.; two months 16,850 lbs. Malaya Oeneral C 0. —86.900 lbs. Sedenak.- 32,000 lbs. Mengkibol (C. J.).— H.COO lbs. Pontian (M.).— 2.590 lbs. Kualanal -17,M)J lbs. Djasiuga.— 29.39B lbs. L*ngen. 44,000 lb*. eleven months 707.957 lbs.41 words
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Advertisement187 1916-08-09 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Enulamd) KUALA LUMPUR. t^M WE do not import goods cata'ogued for ■tt^H usual export. "WE import and sell only good? built after ■fIPS our own p-uggestions, specially built for 1 ical187 words
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Article1154 1916-08-09 13 HOW THE GREAT SEA BOMBS ARE DESTROYED. British Seamen's Quiet Courage. Mr. Gordon Bruce, in an article written for the New York Tribune, and issued recently by the Press Bureau, describes his experiences aboard a British mine-sweeper in the North Sea. It was somewhat startling to learn how1,154 words
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Advertisement101 1916-08-09 13 Travelling Requisites AVAILABLE AT WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) At Sale Prices H|. p 4* F'BRE TRUNKS STRONGLY MADE 300 CUSHIONS DECK CHAIRS covered good quality canvas backs cretonne, filled with Sale Price silk cotton. 18" x 18" $5.50 75 CTS. TRUNKS "'JWPy in various "d^^^iV 1 sizes101 words
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Advertisement473 1916-08-09 13 AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITE SITUATE AT SCOTT'S ROAD. To be held at Messrs. Cbing Kenß Lee and Co.'b sale- room On Monday, Ang. 14, at 2.H0 p m All that Diece r,f freehold building site situate at Scott'x Road and comprised in Orant No. 69, now known473 words
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Advertisement65 1916-08-09 13 QUALITY > 4* <T PORITV /T^P\ /Ox \O\ <J>XEC0IIOMV\J^ Your Moneys Value AT ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Mn'obants, Manufacturing JewrlW» and Dealt rs in PreooriN Stontf. 83-1 and BS-S, Brat Batah Road. Jaet received, a large selection of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls in the65 words
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Advertisement562 1916-08-09 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iNCOBfOBATBD IN StBAITS SbTTLBMBNTS) M-AO OFFIGB Wlnoh«.ts,r Hou.e. .Ing.pon.. LONDON OFFICK 38, Old Jowy. K.O. Tbe Company has staO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Court562 words
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Advertisement398 1916-08-09 14 INSURANCE. lANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. UNITED. (Imcorpokatbd n Honokonq). Oapital Subscribed.. .•2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fund 1,000,000 Hbad Omti, Honqkono. The undersigned, having been appointed igeats of the above Company, are prepared 0 aeeept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD CO., Agents. sun life r.':v;." of Canada (INCORPOBAIIb IN CANADA).398 words
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Advertisement463 1916-08-09 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL 115,0004)00 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling •1,500,000 at I/- 116,000,000 SilTer 118,000,000 188,000,000 Beterre Liability ol Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DI MOTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. U. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq. Hon. Mr. D.463 words
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Advertisement522 1916-08-09 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENOLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Oapital in 90.000 Sharoe of 430 each n X1.100.00C Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300.000 BANKERS Tbe Bank ot England. The London City aad MidlanJ Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster522 words
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Advertisement684 1916-08-09 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL L| K ASSURANCE CO., LTD. s^bbi Established 1874. Incorporated in Imdia. M ssr cent, of the Funds, or 123,000,000 00 ars mvettsd in Oovsmmtnt tecuhtiss 4*2 years' record proert-ns and iooreaßinu ntabiiitv. LOW RATES for non fort eitabls Endowmsnt Assurances with 'refits payable at DEATH or at the684 words
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Article780 1916-08-09 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Question of Gearing. In a recent numbe- of Cycling a writer was much surprised to read a query from a correspondent who asked what alteration to the gear would be effected if be changed his 7 in. cranks fora pair780 words
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Article302 1916-08-09 15 Mr. T C. Owen, presiding at the meeting on Jane 20, of the Lenda Rubber Co Ltd., Mid that the balance to profit and loss account was £8,289. against £1,276 a year ago, and the amount to be disposed of was £10,247. A dividend of t>; per cent,302 words
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Advertisement110 1916-08-09 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. DurabUity TYRFSZ^TI&vw g THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, Lcndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H. M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Dodge Brothers MOTOR CAR DODGE BROTHERS' MOTOR CAR has110 words
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Advertisement247 1916-08-09 15 I'll stake my head and v^\ reputation on |4L D unlop f^^ilA Tyres Because the unrivalled resources of the Dunlop Rubber Company, with its own cotton mills, its extensive and modern labroatories, its large and numerous tyre factories, and its extreme care in the supervision of I 1 both material247 words
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Advertisement623 1916-08-09 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL K LIQUEUR WHISKY. JjflßllX As supplied to both Houses of imf UM "^B^V Parliament. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL Mbp^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS ■^^wJ^l\ Soie Agents:: *9€A ADAMSON, GILFiLLAN ano COMPfINY< LIMITEO "fft I (Incorporated in England) 4rJ™flßl Sin^ a P° re Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT623 words
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Advertisement498 1916-08-09 16 SITUATIONS WANTED TYPEWRITING AND STENOGRAPHIC >NI WANTED during spare hours. TerniH moderate. Strictly confidential. »pply Work, c/o Straits Time*. 16 6—16 9 SITUATION WANTED by a qualified dresser of nxperi. m, holding sord teeti moniais. Knows microscopic work *rp'y Drewer, c/o Straits Time*. l*-7— 1 1-8 SITUATION WANTED by an498 words
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Advertisement778 1916-08-09 16 HOUBES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Hoad, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cbeog Tan and Co. 1 V-n Til LET. Hoama Nos. 7, 8-i, Ohaucwry l>anH Apply to Cbinv Keog Lee and Co., Aaationeere. 18 11— o TO LET, Newton House. No Newton 1 oa<i. Hpaoious grounds. Imncfdiatr entry.778 words
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Advertisement404 1916-08-09 16 KIAM KIAT CO. lOSmnd IC9, Marknt Street. 'Phone 421. Sole Agents. Toe Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nob. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10.4—9-4 TATTOOER of merit, just arrived, will i-tay for one month only. Address TAMANOYA HOTEL. BEACH ROAD (opposite the Drill404 words
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Advertisement201 1916-08-09 16 THE FOLLOWING STOCK ALL BRITISH MILD STEEL ANGLES (ROUND AND SQUARE) Iron Bars BOLTS AND NUTS PAN HEAD RIVETS GEM RUBBER MANGLES GUAN KIAT CO. 37. Phillip Street, Singapore. Tel. Nos. 1174,1178,1338. FOR Awnings, Screens, Tarpaulins, Boat Covers, Sea Anchors, Oil Bags And Canvas Work of every description Estimates with201 words
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Advertisement465 1916-08-09 16 MOTOR CARS 'phone For HIRE fl M^ promptly attend* 1 I [1 to your call with I\H comfortable oars, W 111 day and night. \J V \F Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 216. ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes in sailing465 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-08-09 16 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and Gcot ral 70 Mauager's Office 20Job Printing Department 848 All commnnications relating to editorial matters ami uuws should be bddreafttd to THE EDITOB. AH c< iimnnicatioDS relating to businosfr rutiiters advertisements, subscription!* account*, printing, etc. tthould be addressed tn THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneouh wants327 words
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