The Straits Times, 27 October 1916
1916-10-27
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Title Section13 1916-10-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,248 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY OCTOBER 27. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement117 1916-10-27 1 nestles MILK wJ^n'e TOP NOTCH Scote^jm WONHttFILUABLE BOTTLE A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. BRITISH-MADE ft LETTER FILES r*n Superior to and cheaper than GermanJ a^jf^L --3* 1 l made files of similar design. lipif I117 words
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Advertisement137 1916-10-27 1 BABY CARRIAGES Canopies on frames to 5 FOLDING GO-CARS Casement cloth silk. /CT*>' *f^^^ MAIL CARTS N^J^i^ Cheap to Best Qualities ROBINSON CO. C* v f^^ I^M Tf5"T Ashcroft's miniature and full-Rized billiard tables The following are at present in stock Ferro outboard motors of a} b.p WOODCOCK, SNIPE 2™»!^Z%?£!Nepali's137 words
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Article1030 1916-10-27 2 SATISFACTORY INCREASE OF REVENUE. Colony's War Contributions. U.K. the Governor at tbe meeting of tbe Hongkoag Legislative Council on October 17 made bis annual budget statement. He stated that tbo revenue receipts during tbe first six months of tbe current year had been satisfactory and tbe deficit of1,030 words
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Advertisement714 1916-10-27 2 THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXCHANGE. NOTICE w ti<r.by given tbat a Special Goi.cta! McotiDg of tbe Members of tbe Siagaporu Chamber of Commerce and Bx change will be held within the Exchange buildings, on Monday, October 80, 1916, At2.lt p.m. BUSINESS. To discus* and, if tboogbt fit, to714 words
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Advertisement438 1916-10-27 2 Little Lectures l-.y N':Rse Wincarnis.' IsVsfSjM No j Run~Down fe When your system it under JM(| Jjp mineel hy worry or over- 4J at work wlien your vitality is lowered when yoy feol "an> now" when your j^L kSK nerves are" on ed?e" when *<« -«K the least exertion tires438 words
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Advertisement424 1916-10-27 2 Real Flesh Builder found at Last. New Home Remedy Works Wonders. In Making thin Undeveloped Men and Women Plump and Attractive. HOW TO GAIN 15 TO 4O lbs. Slop beiag a Unman beaopo'e. Chase »w»y that Wog lein bnngry lock th»l m*kes folks thick yoo're aick or that yoo're Dot424 words
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Advertisement868 1916-10-27 2 IN THE ESTATE OF TAN JIAK WHYE, DECEASED. Pursuant to section 28, of The Trnstee Ordinance, 1914, Notioa is hereby given that all persona having any olaima against (be estate of the abovenamed Tan Jiak Whye, deceased, late of No. 16", Hwrcn Street, Malaoos, who d ed on the Ist868 words
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Advertisement740 1916-10-27 2 THE STRAITS TRADING CO.. LTD. (In< 'HHI'ORtTKIi IN SIViiAPOBK; NOTIOB is hereby giv. n that an Extraordinary General Mtwting of tbe Company will be held at the HegnU red Offioe of tbe Company, Na 11, Colljer Quay, Singapore, on Wednitiday, November 1, 1916. at noon, lor the Darpone following, that740 words
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Article795 1916-10-27 3 AN EXPORT TRADE OF REAL CONSEQUENCE. America Seizing An Opportunity. While Japan is enjoying (greater prosperity aa a result of th« war tban the country has ever previously experienced, China ia reaping little, it any, advantage, says The Times' Trade Supplement The explanation is, of ooarae,795 words
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Article208 1916-10-27 3 Mr. F. Hedges Butler, of Messrs Hedges and Butler, wine merchant*, wbn it in France in connection with the vintage writes from Rbeims Thi* is my sixth viait to Mlxhois mure the war, and each time it seems to «et sadder. Tin re are (ewer people in the208 words
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Article24 1916-10-27 3 Tlit- C'hineae Malacca Club bad a dinner and roDggeDK Toetday when tbe liberal «uin of a*oat $1,000 waa tabaoribed (or tbe Kod Cross Fund.24 words
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Advertisement274 1916-10-27 3 A Economy. With LEA PERRINS' Sauce, zfcii.' drops only arc necessary to give a delicious and appetuing flavour to the '•'?if°" r 2^'- ar l ar K^ r tjuantity of a E^S^^mm-* I cheaper sauce fails to give the l *"bsaißE|o^ji same satisfaction. A^^\ A fl A AM across th274 words
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Advertisement409 1916-10-27 3 (3*l W&-F lw- TtW GHEON6 BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Bridge Road First olam Itmbaonwl Dentistry, Qold C-own Bridge Filling and Vnlcaniti, Dnration of Wnar itnarantfed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Best Tooth Fowifer* nod Brtiofaes for sale. Bovril makes other foods nou-ish you. It hai a B.i'Jy-buiidiriK po*er409 words
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Advertisement149 1916-10-27 3 HIGHEST-QtAPE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE] DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. ■INOAPORE BRANCH DI-GEST-IT CURES DYSPEPSIA fS- GET IT AT MAYNARD'S MAYNARD CO., LTD! JHE CHEMISTS BAHERY ROAD SINGAPORE THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Ihcoiuokatkd in Honukono) Establish ed149 words
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Advertisement792 1916-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Apcar Line. (COMPANIRS iNCORPORATID IN ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA. SAILINGS (Onder Contraot with Hit Majesty Oovernuent), for Oh.na, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Kgypt, Msditsprsnsan Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoBBWARD792 words
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Advertisement704 1916-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpobatbc in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bunt, Stmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabu bangnara, Tolnpin, 3 anarai. Patani, Sin^ora, Laoon, Kobsamui. Bandan. Langsuen, Chumpon, Kotilak k Bangkok. Due Departure MAHIDOL Oot. 28, 3 p.m. ASDANG Oot. 3O Nov. 1, 3 p.m. ».■>. VUOALA704 words
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Advertisement583 1916-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) i The Companies steamers are despatch) d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japac homewards tor Loodou. Amsterdam and Antwerp every tortniubt for Genoa, Marseilles583 words
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Advertisement523 1916-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Jafah) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained betwteu Yokohama, via portx, to Marseilles srd London under mail ontract with '.be Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this s» rvice have been specially designed and coDstruoted, and523 words
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Advertisement646 1916-10-27 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BVBURNB PHILP UK (Imvobpobatbd in Acstkalial. Bm*APOBB T7 JMS POST*, POBT I>ABWIN TaoasDAT lilamd, Bbisbakb and Stdubt, via Tobbm Stbmts. Also takinft paseenger* and cargo with traonliipment for other Victobiam, »ootb Adstbalian aod Nobtb Qcbbnsland Pobts. KaiTisa Nbw Goinba, Nbw Kbitain, Tasmaman and Nbw Zbaland Posts moot646 words
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Advertisement303 1916-10-27 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVMRT-MMTSCHtPPU MBAMSHir COMPANY! "NEDERLAND." i (Incobporatbd in Holland) MAIL SERVICE BETWEBN JAVA ANI> AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWANDBLI. SAtUNQ, DURBAN CAPETOWN, LAS PALMAS, AND VICE VERSA. Steamers are doe to arrive on the under mentioned dates Otjtwabo. Homwits. 1916 191« Vondel Got. MVanrlel Not IV Grotins Nov. 26 Orotios303 words
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Advertisement642 1916-10-27 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT WAX POLISHED TBAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. At the sale- room ot Powtll Co.. Ltd. On Saturday, October 28, at 11 a.m. Carved wax po i*btd te*k sideboard with mirror pam-l, teak dressing tables with mirrors te»k w»sbntandn with marble top*. «ax polUbed tesk642 words
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Advertisement386 1916-10-27 5 oS o\utely u OIQ j f^inthcir qualifies VS&iJfe State Express Cigarettes are essential Sk^B to the discr-irriin««.tir»ji smoU«?r> they are 'iyT^fei^-N/ of premier quality and nominal price. The atmosphere of luxury is thus created without a feeling of extravagance CIGARETTES VIRGINIA. y|"<X>, JS«3«S KIN Or *7^^ Cs"afcS»» (INCLUDING DUTY) Packed386 words
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Advertisement225 1916-10-27 6 IN AID OF THE ABOVE FUND I'nder the Auspices of tbe Cpjlod Mctiimfdin Community of Sicu^fore and under thi Dißtineuisbed P«tr)n«ee ot HIS EXCELLENCY BRIGADIER-GENERAL D. H. RIDOUT. C.M.G.. G.0.C.. STAFF There will be given a per tor mm cc of M akt-fp a-eV well-known tia^edy Strongly unpported by PROFESSOR225 words
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Advertisement512 1916-10-27 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE WILSON. HOL6ATE CO. (FAR EAST) LTD. Notice is hereby given that ths offices cf the above company will be removed to No* 51, (8, 65 and 67, The Arcade, on October 80. All communications, after this date, should be ilireott d to this address. Wilson, Holoate i,512 words
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Advertisement377 1916-10-27 6 Qfflß SEKiinUEiiilaULflß /^ipea^skcMlDYS B (rjnular cffcrvtsccnt W 1 the most powerful Uric acid dissolvent. Regulates kidneys and liver f one lions 1 Cures Gout fthumatism 1 Prepared by Mid*. PAarma<vu/«al /WfaoHS'fonore. Ririt frjnrf. Stocks kept and samples supplied to the trade by A. CLOUET CO., Sole Agents for S.S F.M.3.,377 words
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Article104 1916-10-27 7 FIXTURES. Friday, October 27. -(mil W%iec 10.0 a.m.. 10.57 p.m. Legislative Council. 2.30 p.m. mil Commission, 2.30 p.m. Saturday, October 28. Hwi' »'W«f 10 35 a.m.. 11.38 p.m. Oar Day Celebrations. Sunday, October 29. High Water. 11 rt a.m. V\onila\ October 30. "'^h Wat«» Mi am., 11.40a.ru104 words
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Article296 1916-10-27 7 Batu I'ahat Mena 2.30 pm Batavia Vondel 2.39 pm Penang. Rangoon ,>«ii Calcutta taking mails for Durban Colombo Maru 2.80 pm P. Swettenhaiu and T. Ansoc Kinta 3.80 pm Medan V. Diemen 2.30 pm Bagan ltrandan 2.30 pm Malacca and Mow Lady Weld Bpm Batavia. Samarang and296 words
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Article259 1916-10-27 7 The mail trains from Singapore for th north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. ami 8.45 a.m. respectively. The throoph express to Penang leaves Koala Lutrpcr at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penang at 6.?8 p.m.259 words
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Article42 1916-10-27 7 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Malta is expected to leave Colombo thin aftt moon, and may be expected to arrive at Penang at daylight r.n thu Ist proximo. The vessel should arrive here on the ftid proximo.42 words
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Article105 1916-10-27 7 Oar atteotion has been called to the fact ihac oar arrivals in London am much behind those published elsowhore. Oar ruin is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Offioe notices, and no later date than that printed above ha< been so105 words
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Article97 1916-10-27 7 Two Maliomedan labour contractors have been arrested in Calcutta on a charge of cheating the Government of l< 14,000 in connection with the supply of mechanics and coolies for Mesopotamia. It in alleged that the accused took advances for men supplied by tlirm. These men passed the97 words
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Article156 1916-10-27 7 BXCHANOB. SutsArou, October 37, 1916. Ok Lorn*.. Bank 4 m/a 3/«i| Demand i/ 4,', Private 6 jtn/i 2/4tf Oh Fbancb Bank T. T. 836 Ohlhdu BankT. T. 174J On HoN<iKu.sa...Bank d/d S) Om Sbahobai ...Bank d/d 74} Oh Java Bank T. T 185 OhJafah Bank 100) Sovereigns—156 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article175 1916-10-27 7 I" 06 Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 AmpanK 5.00 6.00 1 1 Aver Wen* 0.60 0.60 10 10 Bel&t 1«6 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 7.00 41 £1 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 5.00 10 9.25 Malayan Collieries par I.oopm175 words
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Article633 1916-10-27 7 I" 08 Boyera. Sellers. Valued a/. 3/- Alla^a. 2/8 2/9 2/- 2/- An«lo-Jav» 4/- I/- I/- AngloMalaj 10/- 12/--2- 2/- Batons Malaka 8/2 8/8 41 41 Hata Tis* 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 8/6 8/9 41 41 Bakit Kajang 2.15.0 3.6.0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintant! 8.10.0 4.2.6 2/-633 words
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Article134 1916-10-27 7 J? 8 6 I Bayers Sellers. Value <£ 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 9.25 9.80 41 41 Pnl. 1.5.0 1.9.0 6/- 5/- Bleotrio T'Mjn 4/- 5/--10 10 Fraaer Neave 52.00 50 60 W. Haniiner Co. 60.00 01.00 100 Howarth BrekiDe 50.00 60.00 100 T% Prof. 100.00 100 100 K»ti134 words
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Article51 1916-10-27 7 United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 par Singapore Bleotrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par S pore Municipal 4i% of 1907 11,000,000 98 Spore Municipal 4 T pt 1909 J1,000,000 95.00 Spore Municipal 4% 3,000,000 90.00 Snore Mnnicinal 4% 4800.000 93.00 X.M.S. 0% loan 1916 115,000,000 10351 words
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Advertisement301 1916-10-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, TWOCOMPOUNDBRS. Apply by letter to Box No. 892, Straite Time*. 27 10— 2-11 WANTBD. a clerk with Knowledge of book keeping for an estate in Negri Sembilan. Apply to Messrs. The Eastern Tyre Co., 40 4. Orchard Road. 37-10—2-11 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE. 1915.301 words
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Advertisement400 1916-10-27 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE B DREADNOUGHT I COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G 1 This Belting ha« been giving the greatest satisfaction for many years in India, Singapore, China and the Far East,400 words
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1142 1916-10-27 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY OCTOBBK 27. SINGAPORE RATING. Mr. Braddell expressed quite accurately, at a meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners tbe other day, a widely prevalent feiling tbat tbe burden of rating is becoming too high in Singapore. A maximum was fixed under tbe Municipal Ordinance, 15 per cent1,142 words
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Article31 1916-10-27 8 At yesterday 'B meeting of the Children's Aid Society, Hiss Blackmore expressed her gratitude to the organisation for what it had done on behalf of tbe Nind Deaconess Home, Mount Sophia.31 words
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Article40 1916-10-27 8 A C. and M. Garotte cable states tbe German press in discussing tbe belief tbat anti-British feeling is rising in Norway admits that the Norwegians dislike Germany. The Cologne Gazette says tbat only German blows will teach the Norwegians better.40 words
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Article42 1916-10-27 8 The Government Printing Office peon, Sbaik Pokirimadin, who was convicted in tbe third police coart earlier in tbe week of theft as a servant of 124.90, the money of Government, came op for sentence yesterday and was awarded four months' rigorous imprisonment.42 words
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Article72 1916-10-27 8 On Wednesday morning, on Sungei Nipah Estate (Coast District), a Chinese coolie who had gone to wash in tbe river a few yards from the lines waa seized by a crocodile. Luckily for the mv tbere was a stamp immediately alongside to which he clang, kicking out so vigorously with72 words
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Article79 1916-10-27 8 The Chief Secretary. F.M.S., directs tbat on and from to-day tbe postage on letters addressed to tbe places in China at which British Post Offices are maintained, with the exception of Weibaiwei. shall be 8 cents for any weight not exceeding one ounce and 5 cents for every additional ounce79 words
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Article62 1916-10-27 8 A JapaDeae commission, reprsenting a group of Japanese capitalists, manufacturers, and merchants, has been in Brazil making a study of the economic and commercial conditions in Rio de Janeiro. Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catharina, and Rio Grande do Sol. with a view to tbe possibilty of establishing steamship service between62 words
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Article84 1916-10-27 8 A special war number of the Austral Briton, published in Sydney, gives great prominence to Mr. Alma Baker's campaign in Australia for tbe Australian Air Squadrons Fund. The campaign in Malaya resulting in the presentation of 49 aeroplanes receives special attention, while tbere are articles by and photographs of Mr.84 words
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Article96 1916-10-27 8 Thomas Poiguand. tbe Eurasian from French Indo Chine, who was convicted in the second police court a few days ago of stealing five silver napkin rings, the property of Mrs. McNair, came up for sentence yesterday, when tbe police preferred a further charge of stealing a topee from tbe house96 words
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Article140 1916-10-27 8 In tbe third police coart, this morning, Mr. Taylor, bead of the Preventive Service, charged two Hylams, named Lim Ah Kee and Lim Ab Moi, giving an address in Orchard Koad, who are employed on board tbe steamer Rajah of Sarawak, with import 11% illicit cbando into Singapore harbour at140 words
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Article192 1916-10-27 8 A valued correspondent sends us a little slip sent from home in connection with Oar Day which shows tbat Brigadier General nidout rather understated the weekly cost of British Rod Cross work when he put it at £25,000 a week. The latest figures show tbat it works out approximately at192 words
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Article172 1916-10-27 8 Had these days been of tbe old leisurely ante-1914 type we would probably have bad a controversy on the selection of books most suitable for reading on an ice bound inland in tbe Antarctic in tbe intervals of frostbite. The library of Elephant Island shows tbat at least tbe mental172 words
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Article378 1916-10-27 8 Mr. K. \V. Howl, of the F.M.S. Railways, Poit Swettanbanj. is going on leave by the Kusbima Mara. Owing to injury to bis hip sustained in January last Mr. H. C. Barnard has been compelled to take bis pension and will not be returning to tbe F.M.S.378 words
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Article52 1916-10-27 8 We very gratefully acknowledge a second donation of $5 from Mr. Vabya Abraham, and of $10 from Mr. .1. Kalifa (per Mr. Yahya Abraham) to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to supply smokes to oar soldiers tnd sailors. The total we have received is52 words
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Article34 1916-10-27 8 Mrs. A. B. Garrett acknowledges witb many thanks the following subscriptions to above fund for October Mr. G. S. Logan $25 G. N. Allen 5 Boxes, per Mrs. Llewellyn 6.80 •86.8034 words
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Article89 1916-10-27 8 Tbe northeast monsoon arrived with a punctuality tbat does it tbe utmost credit, says the Madras Mail, on October U, the official date on which it ought to break, in Madras. To celebrate the occasion properly, it rained as only it can rain daring this monsoon, and89 words
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Article143 1916-10-27 8 At the investigation into the circumstances which led to tbe stranding of the steamer Ping Suey on DasseD Islam) on Jane 34. 1916, held at Cape Town on August 5. the court attribute tbe casualty to eiror of plotting on tlm chart du«' la a-uvlaMS***.143 words
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Article189 1916-10-27 8 Mt'snrn. Barker and Co. write. I'ndor instructions from tin' diresNM r liavi pleasure in issuing the following information regarding tbe company's ostate. The servicett of Mr K. N. Kayuiond have been secured aa manager in place of Mr. W J. Mailer, who resigned liih pomtion. Tbe189 words
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Advertisement208 1916-10-27 8 "THREE K^^l I IHIIkk Jnnee Castle^ fiASTLES" I^Bpl UVW I L.X. V I^Tho^l CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. j'^^^ETS ARE GETTING DEARER USUAL SIZeS but read^Lde. 1 Height Length Width Price —f Bft 6 ft. Sin. 8 ft. 0 in. $7.26 8 ft. 8 ft. 6208 words
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Advertisement218 1916-10-27 8 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9. 1S A powerful emotional drama THE SEEDS OF THE FATHERS Four Parts A Monopole masterpiece powerful tin m gripping with intensity amid superb >oenerv218 words
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Article2026 1916-10-27 9 VERDUN VICTORY. Cains Greater Than Expected. RUMANIAN SITUATION. Germans Claim Capture Of Pass. RrUTKII S TrLKiRAMS. London. October 35, 7 p.m. Paris Tbe Verdun offensive was timed (or some day* ago and ni p-mtponcd on account of the weather. Apparently tbe enemy was surprised by tbe aval&itche of2,026 words
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Article174 1916-10-27 9 Rbutbr's Tklkgram. London, October 26, 3.20 p.m. New York Tbe election odds on Wall Street are 10 to 9 on Mr. Hughes. Thus the odds in favour of Hughes are dwindling while the betting which, early in tbe campaign, was 2 to 1 against Mr. Wilson, have veered174 words
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Article61 1916-10-27 9 Khi-iki;'- Tklkurim. London, October 26, 7.10 p.m. Farnbam, Quebec A fire attributed to a defective chimney has destroyed St. Elizabeth hospital. Most of tbe 360 persons in tbe building escaped by jumping from tbe windows. Twenty-five children were injured in jumping from tbe third storey on61 words
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Article67 1916-10-27 9 Rbcter's Tklkgram. London. October 26. Sir Oeorge Grierson gave gramophone records before the Asiatic Society yesterday of languages of the aborigines of Chotanagpur and Santal Parganas taken by order of the Beharorissa Government. Sets of records will be available to students at tbe India Office and tbe British67 words
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Article47 1916-10-27 9 Hh-ikk- Tblkgham. London, October 25, .12 p.m. In reply to Mr. Morrell, Mr. Bonar Law said he saw no reason for publishing further papers about the Ceylon riots. He would ask for a report of the investigation into the oases at Goonewardena, Goonesekera and Perera'47 words
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Article29 1916-10-27 9 RBL'TKR's Thl.Ki.K W. London. October 26, 12.15 p.m. The Hague Official information indicates that the rebellion at Djaiubi is practically ended. Tbe ringleader has been captured.29 words
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Obituary17 1916-10-27 9 Rkutbk's Tklkgram. London, October 26, 12 p.m. The death is announced of Sir John Muir Mackenzie.17 words
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Article19 1916-10-27 9 Rbutbb's Tblbobam. London, October 26. Tbe Consnl-General at Alexandria reports that quarantine is imposed on arrivals from Basra.19 words
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Article164 1916-10-27 9 (From Oub Own Cobbbspondknt.) Ipob. October 26. The following are the Ipob race entries and handicaps for tbe first day of the November meeting Race 1. Flying Fox 11.7, Black Prince 11.1, Kilballysmash 11.1, Kovuma 11.1, Lechmie 11.1, The Vanner 10.9. Race 2.— Rumania 11.7, Banty 11.7.164 words
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Article471 1916-10-27 9 The Demand Good, But Bidding Slow. The Singapore Chamber of Commi rce Rubber Association's 266 th auction was held on October 25 and 26 when there were offered for sale piculs 12,878.66 or 1,717,158 lbs. (tons 766.5H). Prices realised Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, October 20.471 words
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Article361 1916-10-27 9 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, October 26 Mr. Horace Brett formerly of Hillside Estate, Seremban, in now manager of Jasin Lallang Estate, and Mr. L. V. Dubois has filled the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Harold Norcirn, manager of Bemoan Estate. On Tuesday nigbt. the361 words
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Article93 1916-10-27 9 The rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for the wn k end< d October 21 was 29.17 per mille of tin; pupulation. The total number of death* wa* lvtt, of which 130 were male subjects and 06 female. Convulsion* claimed 20, phthisis 28, malaria fever93 words
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Article843 1916-10-27 9 PUBLIC IGNORANCE OF PUBLIC FINANCE. From Our Special Correspondent London, September 21. More interest has been taken this week in the Icbtbyosaurian Tank* on the Sonimifront than in business, and tbe Stock Exchange has bc«n ratlior a doll placu these last few days. Even particulars of Mir forth843 words
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Article424 1916-10-27 10 Splendid Response from Straits An J States. Mr. H. W. Firmstone, Director of Kdo cation, advises us that be has received nearly £800 from school children in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay Statcw towards tbe Overseas Club Tobacc > Fund. A special appeal was sent to424 words
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Article178 1916-10-27 10 Details of tbe death of Mr. C. Arthur V*mpard. one of the most prominent of the small gronpof Mincing laneujen who greatly ■■Mai tbi foundation of th< mbber pUnta tion industry, come by this mail. Tbe death took place at Hoolme Park, Rotherfield, Sus nex, an178 words
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Article73 1916-10-27 10 .-M.-UU.I 1.,, uteaant Noel Butler. Irish bo was lulled in actiot) oa Septem W— tb* ynwun it mm of the Her. O —d Mr. BuU-r, of Kingston Kec i."J\T* r irMlUl **>—> »roni the be waa as a— it—t on ttj. ha aaaff tMaU Krian. in 1916, in order to73 words
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Article1513 1916-10-27 10 Leylonese Community Support The Movement. WiioK hearted support to "Our Day fund Mat boon forthcoming from the members of the Cuylonese community in Singapore. I'lkiuhli limited in nauiber they have subscribed 11,183 and within the next day or bo the figure will doubtless be increased. At the drill1,513 words
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Article243 1916-10-27 10 Berlin's Shameless Theft Of Belgian Bank Funds. A communique from the Belgian France Ministry points out that the German Wireless admits, explicitly tbe transfer, after strenuous resistance, of tbe funds of tbe National Bank and the Societe General of Belgium to tbe Reichsbank. The terms of tbe243 words
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Article161 1916-10-27 10 Captain W. H. Angel, of Dartmouth, has received a letter from Captain Partridge, of the motor schooner yacht Rainbow (formerly the German racing yacht Hambnrg, but now the property of Mr. Cluny Ross at Cocos Keeling Island), in which be writes We have been to North Keeling161 words
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Article52 1916-10-27 10 The present activity in the rubber share market, says the L. and C. Express, is probably responsible for the advertisement of 10,000 acres of rubber land in the Malay States. Capital is required for opening op and developing the same, privately we presume, as the Treasury would probably veto any52 words
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Article1039 1916-10-27 10 TOUCHING AN M.P. The Average Member Becoming Wary. Tbe London correspondent of tbe N.-C. Daily News writes Among the dying arts must, alas, be reckoced that of touching anybody for anything. This i» duu paitly to the diffusion of an all-round suspicion of anybody's else's bona fides, partly to the1,039 words
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Article88 1916-10-27 10 The Board of Trade Labour Gazette estimates that the average increase in the cost •f living of the working classes between July, 1914, and the present time is about 45 per cent. The calculatiou tak, s into consideration food, rent, clothing, fuel, light, and miscellaneous expenditure,88 words
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Article534 1916-10-27 10 Beautiful Spectacle in East Tasmania. A lady writes from Swansea, Tasmania, to The Times:— On July 30, 1916, about noon, there is to be an annular eclipse of tbe sun," announced the papers of Australia. Hearing that the east coast of Tasmania would be oce of tbe534 words
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Article499 1916-10-27 10 New Use for National Liberal Club. The reasons why the premises of the National Liberal Club are being taken over by tbe War Office were explained to a meeting of the members of tbe club held on September 11 in the large smoking-room, Lord Lincolnshire, the499 words
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Article31 1916-10-27 10 Tbe point of the 12-inch shell which struck tbe Malaya, now on view in the muoeum at Kuala Lumpur, will later be sent to the muaeom at Taiping for a time-31 words
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Article36 1916-10-27 10 Renter 'h correspondent at the front, in Flanders, says:— Yesterday I passed a "tank leisurely pitching and tossing across the furrowed gronnd. Us name was The Cupid, and beneath had been added the words, SoniD'C 'Bus.36 words
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Letter113 1916-10-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I would esteem it a great favour if you would let me know through your columns if there are any restrictions on passengi rs for London taking say half a dozen Japanese tea sets as presents for frien.ls, along113 words
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510 1916-10-27 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of Friday, October 13, 1916, there appeared tbe following statement taken from the Sarawak Gazette His Highness the Kajah has selected the Rev. C. B. Beamish for the Bishopric of Sarawak rendered vacant510 words
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Article114 1916-10-27 10 The Swimming Club launches leave Johnston's Pier for Club bungalow on Sunday at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 230 and 3.30 p.m. and return at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, I and r>..iOp.m. Tide 11.6 am.; height 9 ft. 7 ins On the I Maware River on September114 words
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Article20 1916-10-27 10 Mr. C. U. Adams, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, is now Lewis Gun Officer with the l/20tii Middlesex Itugmiciit.20 words
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Advertisement202 1916-10-27 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of tlie day appear on pages 6 and 7. A splendid three-reel drama, Tbe Kingdom of Nosey Land, is tbe special feature in the charier of programme at the Harima Hall Cinematograph to night. The story takes one back to story-bunk days into the kingdom202 words
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Article1034 1916-10-27 11 20.000 Aeroplanes and 160,000 Men. Lord Montagu, in a speech on oar aircraft offenxire and d« tensive at a meeting of boHiucxft men and women in the Freemason's Hall. Kilinburuh, on September I*2, said they had had only one experience of a Zeppelin raid, which did1,034 words
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Article32 1916-10-27 11 ProtpniunH of <IriilB, etc., tor week ending Friday. October 27 Kmiin. I. 6 p.m. Sepoy Lin*-* S K./» Co. No M F. YnoHoaa Blair. Captain. S.V.A., Actinu Adjutant. SVC32 words
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Article50 1916-10-27 11 T> occnrred ol Mr W,liiati. HokUMma. «up«TiuW xil« nt ot tin- KasWrn Tjltumili Co id Cult iiibu. Tin' lute Mr. Hikiaroa weol to Ceylon fruiu Durban over yi«r ago in »ucc.i«K>n to Mr. Adamaoa, ttod bmd b«fn living witli bit wift two aooa nni a daughter at Albtrt Crwn-nt, Colombo50 words
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Article778 1916-10-27 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 27, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares arc onlj nominal. I 10 AmuauK 000 0 NJt io h«i»i i so a co778 words
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Advertisement266 1916-10-27 11 SEA VIEW HOTEL "PUB DAY" To-morrow, Saturday, October 28 There are a few more tickets for the SPECIAL DINNER, FANCY DRESS BALL SUPPER Booking will be kept open until NOON ON SATURDAY Admission to Dinner and Supper will be by ticket only. Tickets for the Ball need not be obtained266 words
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Advertisement431 1916-10-27 11 "OUR DAY" GARDEN PARTY AT RAFFLES HOTEL TO-DAY at 4 p.m. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF H. E. BRIGADIER-GENERAL D.H. RIDOUT, C.M.G.. PRESIDENT. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOC.. SPORE PROGRAMME By kind permission of the Lieut-Col. A B. Garrett. and officers, the Regimental Band (Kind's Shropshire Light Infantry) will play Merry-go-round431 words
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Article3194 1916-10-27 12 ru following casualties are announced London. September 87. K.lled ll»| ir I. A. W. AnderHon. North Major T. *M- l>- Beih«, Irish Jod l.ieut. A. C. B»tho, Middle***; I B*xwr II .rder Kei?injent .t. I BU'-k, Sherwood*, Major G. l». lirowm lull millery, 2nd lM» H. Butlor Iritti3,194 words
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Article21 1916-10-27 12 Mrs. Manrioe Maude broke all records at the Miniature Rifle Kinge in Teluk Anton, by scoring possible (10 bulls) last Friday.21 words
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Article54 1916-10-27 12 Ad ordioanoe making military service ciiuipu.H'Tjr on all British European lobjeots in Ceylon wu published on October 30. Kttij man between 18 and 55 is compelled to join the Volunteers. Thoso above 41 being in the Town Guard. Exemption claims will be considered by the local committees with appeal to54 words
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Article867 1916-10-27 12 Slow through the Churchyard Path." Gun-carriages will be supplied when available at the Rtation and only when the burial ground is distant upwards on one mile trom the place from which tbe procession starts. I King's Regulations. Par. 1881). Tbia explains wby all that was left of867 words
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Article328 1916-10-27 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits aro taken from the London and China Bx press. It should be understood that, in ■ome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, sabseqaent to the issuance of this lint in London Per328 words
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Advertisement183 1916-10-27 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Inooiporatrd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. NICKEL, BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS All sizes in selected designs 3O LESS than down-town prices. QUALITY THE BEST THAT BRITAIN PRODUCES WE SELL THEM JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO.183 words
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Article879 1916-10-27 13 INTERESTING VIEWS OF THE CENTRAL PERAK P.A. Alternative Proposals Suggested At tbe meeting of the members of the Central Perak Planters' Association held in Ipob on October 20, Mr. T. H. Murray in troduced tbe qaestion of war taxation, and asked for a ventilation of views879 words
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Article87 1916-10-27 13 A Pioneer special cables state The Germanß' Atlantic submarine raids are likely to be extended, the object, apart from the destruction of the Allies'" shipping, being to induce tbe British to distribute tbe Cruiser Squadron in tbe Atlantic, giving the Germans a freer hand for home raids87 words
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Article57 1916-10-27 13 Newt has been received at Simla from Jeddah that tbe pilgrimage baa fortunately been free this year from epidemic disease. There has been no cholera or suspected cholera at Jeddah and Mecca. Among tbe pilgrims from Egypt only one death occurred, doe to ordinary disease. Tbe pilgrim ships are now57 words
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Advertisement111 1916-10-27 13 WHITEAWAY'S THE LATEST FASHION IN GENTS' NECKWEAR Tjk/^n BARATHEA m ?J CREPE DE CHINE MENS BRACES B™TB BRACES v *dNmT V% the popular lightin woven web .r^Es^-*^ weight braces SILKENE MUFFLERS "^r '"'%Bfe!Ml^BAatiadMiM(lC!£tirt£ >"* -^mSr Wl T^^rdli I rrr J FOX S SPIRAL B £*f— i PUTTEES MENS LEATHER BELTS111 words
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Advertisement287 1916-10-27 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /C^r^iv and to THE MUNICIPALITY J^sl|lli ™E GOVERNMENT of vCsiv of SINGAPORE \&rgs£g/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for287 words
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Advertisement588 1916-10-27 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OXHEFt PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HUDOMIOIi Winohsstsr Hous«, lingspors. LONDON OPFIOBi 32. Old Jewry, EC. Tbe Company baa stSO.OOO deposited witb tbe Supreme Court ot588 words
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Advertisement378 1916-10-27 14 INSURANCE. UNION FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY OF PARIB. (Incorporated in Franci). Established 1826. RESBRVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES £4,000,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Jompany, are prepared to accept fire risks v long or sbort periods at current rates ;ASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by the agents in Singapore MOINE COMTB A378 words
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Advertisement493 1916-10-27 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6,000,000 KBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- •16,000,000 Silver ♦16,000.000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 111,000,000 OOURT OP DIRECTORS W. L. Pattonden, Bsq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Q. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D. Landale.493 words
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Advertisement523 1916-10-27 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharoe o! 430 each M 41 .100 ooc Reserve Fond 41,800.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor!... 41.200.000 BANEBRB The Bank ol England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County523 words
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Advertisement747 1916-10-27 14 INSURANCE. BUN LIFE I"'.'"" OF CANADA the manufacturers life (mOORKMUTM) IK CANADA). INSURANCE COMPANY 1916 bas been tbe most prosperous year in the (Incokpokatkd in Canala). Company's History notwithstanding tbe war. A |l kinds of Life and^Esdowment Policies M a O 8J HOW M n 6r> 6Umit*Ce..lte.. General Agents. Sinnapore.747 words
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Article681 1916-10-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Motor Trade Combine? The roimt important item of new* remarks Tbe Light Car and Cyclecar," in an editorial under this beadine, is the statement that a number of big munition concerns are about to pool their capital to tbe extent681 words
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Article360 1916-10-27 15 Result of Inquiries in Munition Works. Excessively long hours worked in muni tion factories mean diminished output. This is the opinion of Dr. H. M. Vernon. a report by whom was issued by tbe Ministry of Munitions embodying the results of detailed inquiries into tbe output of360 words
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Advertisement552 1916-10-27 15 Use All-ByitisH ROM TYRES ft Tyres arc tf paramount EP I impo'taDoe to you— and the j life of your car. j( Yonr safety depond* npon v HS their reliability, your ran- j» ing expens s vary acsording v fl to their durability, your comfort in \%t*4y affected by jf552 words
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Advertisement143 1916-10-27 15 DOES IX PAY to fit tyreß in which you cannot have full confidence You will certainly agree that it does not, as to do so would not only mean wasting money, but a'so dissipating your opportunities to obtain that complete enjoyment and feeling of security which comes of the knowledge143 words
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Advertisement1152 1916-10-27 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND ARTICLES FOR SALE. FORD car for sale, six mootus' uld, excellent eonditio: •1,400. F., c/o Straits Times. 12 -In— n SECOND HAND MOMI CASES for sale. Apply Chop Kwacg Mob, Market Street, back of Telok Ayer I'on-.- Station. 1-9 a COCONUT SEBDLINGS FOR SaLB,1,152 words
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Advertisement655 1916-10-27 16 OFFICES TO LET. TO LBT, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 181— p TO LBT, 17, 18 and 19, Stamford Road' For particulars, apply to Stephens, P*nl Co. 'i 4 10-o TO BB LihU, CouuuuOiooa Ofhotw m Ureaoau Ujumj rtam-ry Uoad. Apply McAtister L.M J8655 words
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Advertisement355 1916-10-27 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. ilncobfobatrd in Em, land) Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2" to 7" stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street,355 words
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Advertisement294 1916-10-27 16 THEY DO NOT HAVE THESE WE HAVE THESE JUST ARRIVED NEGRO OR LUZUN-LAZIO AND LUZON PLOUGHS! PLOUGHS! Price $17 and (19 each. A good number of these have been supplied to rubber estates where the demand for these is great. BUY NOW. GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street Tin Ore294 words
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Advertisement469 1916-10-27 16 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE Lsx II f\ promptly attends ■1111 to y° up ca with I \J I I comfortable oars, .1.1 II day and night. \J V V Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE, 215 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requt-Hts to make alterations ie advertisements, sacb469 words
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Miscellaneous325 1916-10-27 16 Straits V)imes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 840 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All corimonications relating to basinesf mutters advertisements, subscription, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane oos wants of325 words
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