The Straits Times, 20 June 1917
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Title Section13 1917-06-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,446 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY JUNE 20. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1917-06-20 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe dow $17.90 per OMe Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jsibby, Meffeitt Jsibby state 'If there was a way162 words
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Advertisement110 1917-06-20 1 New Stocks Just Arrived PUOIQTW'O SINGLE AND NITQ U II II I O I I ODOUBLE0 DOUBLE TERAI HA I 0 In Greys, Id Greys, Fauns j^^ Fawns Browns Mm Browns ALL SIZES B^. ALL SIZES STOGKED mm STOCKED Made from best quality felt. The style and finish leave nothing110 words
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Advertisement11 1917-06-20 1 iARTELL'B BRANDY. Soli Aoints AOAMBON. GILFILUN CO., LTD. Incorporated in Kngl&nd)11 words
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Article996 1917-06-20 2 STtAOV INCREASE EXPECTED FOR YEARS. Final Dividend of 15 Per Cent. The eighth ordinary general meeting ol the Alor Pungso Robber Estate, Limited, was held at the registered offices ol the oom pany, Nos. 8 and 4, Great Winchester Street, London, EC, ii, on May 1, Mr.996 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement706 1917-06-20 2 AIT NEEOLEWORa ANO FLOWEI SEPOT 917. Orobard Boad DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRXZB ABM-HOMTIOULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910. Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, Wreaths. Showers and Floral Forms of all descriptions Woddiaf order* reeoive special xtteu.ion, Out Flowers from our own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURHBRIBB AND GAKOBN3 VBRNON bBRANOGONO ROAD. Plant, for Sale706 words
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Advertisement344 1917-06-20 2 THERE 18 NOTHING TO JOKE ABOUT ia a backache. It may be serious, particularly with women. In all events it ia sure to handicap to your activities, st work o at play. There is no need to Buffer. UTTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM The sovereign cure for a'l external aobes and pains.344 words
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Article891 1917-06-20 9 A« MARKET WORTH WATCHING BY BRITISH MERCHANTS. Asiatic Competition As considerable interest baa been aroused in Lancashire's trade in cotton goods with India, it may not be uninteresting at tbe present time, says The Financier, to call attention to our trade with the region of Malayi,891 words
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Article65 1917-06-20 9 Over a rrore was addt d to the Indian War Loan on Jane I. tbe principal item being the subscription of R7.800,000 by tbe Nizam of Hyderabad. Bn gal added 11 lakh* and Bombay 7. Tbe total applications now amount to R'252,32'2,300, dxclouve of tb« loan op to May 7265 words
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Advertisement265 1917-06-20 9 j^fc^g *w^^"^^^»sisfc^Lis^st^^^ Jhß^2 Best Manila Cigars Fancy Talea Royalee EHoellente Selected Buds Especialiea Londrea Imperialea Londrea Fino Perfectoe Petit Bouquets Army ana Navy Prinoeasaa Lords of England High Life in the Eaat Bouquets Cortado Fino Minervas Neuvo Cortado Katrell .s Nauvo Habano Meina Maria S-a Cortado N.P.U. Reina Vietorta Senoritas265 words
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Advertisement118 1917-06-20 9 To build up vi weakness To make yoa well and keep you well this is the work of SCOTTS Emulsion. In cases of ANEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCO I 15 Ejntiliiea ku no equal for bimciac b«clc thr etwrgy. *tren«tb and vigour of gloriom kesltk. Still Uip bnt at »l]118 words
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Advertisement675 1917-06-20 9 f Debility! A you feel limp and washed out, weary fl f and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U t your body is in a rundown condition— you are A 5 debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 X "go" into you you need a fortnight's Iron Jelloids675 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement445 1917-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Ihoobpobatbd id Japah EUROPEAN LINE A service i« maintained betwuen Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontract witb tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinsorew Steamers maintaining •bis servioe have been specially designed aad eonstruotfld, and are fitted witb all tbe445 words
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Advertisement633 1917-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND AVpcar l—inc. (Companibs Inoobpobatbd in Bnoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICESPssNINSUUaR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with His Majesty Qoverniaent), POP Ohms, Japan, Penang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Adan, Bgyart, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Hosbwabd (fob Edbopb) Ootwabo (fob Oanu) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE633 words
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Advertisement645 1917-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ikoobpobatbd in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Teiapia, Panarai. Patani, Singora/Lacon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsaea, Chnmpon, Koulac A Bangkok. Ous Departure s.s. PRACHATIPOK June 20, 3 p.m. ASDANO Juna 25 Juna 27, 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT July645 words
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Advertisement674 1917-06-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SKRVICK OP THE OCEAN 8. S. CO.. LTD. (Inoobpobatbd in Bnulanl AND THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatbo in Knolard) bstwbbm Fremantle (Perth Nopth-West Australisn Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings boiwtun Singapore aad Western Australia oalling ai Java (a* is. duoement offers), Derby, King's674 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement509 1917-06-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. WDO-CHHM STEAM HAY. CO..LTD. (Inookpobatid in Enoland) Olp«ot S«rvlo« to Japan via Hong>«n« Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* > Potta ig, from BingapoM. T- <iDg oar on t! rough Bill* ol Laditp :,m i anton, M, ao, Swatow, Amoy, Chifoo. I ienMin. Newci.wang, Yangtaae pert*, frr». i oat, tho509 words
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Advertisement220 1917-06-20 5 AUCTION BAIE At Mtssrs. Ching Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale-room, Riffles Chamber*, Raffles Place, On Sati'bdat, Jink 28, at 11 a.m. Om rubber-tyred victoria, horse and harness and rubber tyred gig. CHING SENG LBB CO., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. 18 6-286 Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd., WILL SELL BY AUCTION220 words
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Advertisement668 1917-06-20 5 THE SUNGEI BESI MINES. LTD. A dividend ol 1/- per share, lrss Income Tax of 6/- in tbe pound, on account ol tbe profits of tbe current year has been declared payable in London on Jane 29. Payment will be made to local shareholders on receipt of the list of668 words
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Advertisement349 1917-06-20 5 VALUABLE ESTATE FOR SALE. TENDERS INVITED. SIPANTA3 ESTATE. Tenders a:o invited for the purchase oi tbe property known as the Sipantas Estate (the property of the Sipantas Company, Limited) situate near Sabbak on tne Birnam River in Lower Porak. Asia. The Estate comprises approximately 2,000 acres held under Government Grant.349 words
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Advertisement19 1917-06-20 5 jijli wife Chemists and Druggists. K. TOMODA CO. 43, High Street, Singapore. Phone 2247. 10 6 a— 9 6-1819 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement198 1917-06-20 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Brat Batah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Room* with Bathrooms attached. Eleotrlo Fittings throughout Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables In spacious Dining Boom. TERM -tin awst rsawaaMs la Tmra. For farther particulars,198 words
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Advertisement494 1917-06-20 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE OI ONE CAS r IRON SPIRAL ST A I KCASB, 87 KEBT HIGH. As it stands at the Billiard Room of Raffles Hotel. The sale is to be held on tbe spot. On Tubsd»t, Junk 26, M 11 a.m. Now on view. THE COMMERCIAL ROBBER Co.,494 words
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Advertisement404 1917-06-20 6 "Triompir Sardines i IN OIL. > (IN TOMATOi Packed in lib. and J lb. white tins with br&SH labels as above. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato.404 words
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Article113 1917-06-20 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, June 20 High Water 11.36 a.m., 10.41 p.m. Thursday, June 21. ■t:*b Wat*» 0.1 1 p.m.. 11.20 p.m. Licensing Justices, 2.8G p.m. Friday, June 22 **i»h Woter 0 45 p.m. 11.68 p.m. Oirl in the Taxi. Vie Theatre. Bandiuan Co., Victoria Theatre. Saturday, June 23.113 words
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Article215 1917-06-20 7 To-oi*. Mi dan 2 30 pm I Swottenham and Pdnang 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swettenh-m and Teluk Anooo 2.30 pm i'rigi Kajob, Tembilahan and Indra<iri 2.30 pm Merging 2.30 pm Pootianak 8-30 pm Kota Tinggi P m Kretay, Trengganu. Kolantan. Patani. Singora and Bangkok 4 pm fanukal215 words
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Article262 1917-06-20 7 The mail trains from Singapore for t 1 •m orth -leave T- Road station daily at 7.7 a.m ac i I p.m.. hMb] at Koala Lampar a Y.lKpcu. u>J 6.45 a.m. respectively. Th tbrcapb trprens to Penang leaves Km'i XißßfCr a. a- m. daily, arriving at Puuanj ••Jf262 words
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Article106 1917-06-20 7 Oni attention ban bt«n oalle 1 ll the fact t!i»t otu arrivals in L >c i <d art mnch behind i':os* published elsewhere. Oar ml« is to > iir arrivals only when they in officially »«o*ted in the Post Office notion*, and no later date that, that106 words
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Article183 1917-06-20 7 BXCMANOB. Swearoaa, Juki 20, 1917. > )m Lomim.ll ......Buik 4 m/a m H*i Demand 3/4* Private Bjm/I WU Om Feahci Bank T. T. 818 Oa India Bank T. T. On Hoxo«o«<»...B»nk d/d 6;%pm On Sbahumai ...Buk d/d m 01] ObJava H Buk 1. 1. m 18*1 On183 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article168 1917-06-20 7 vSS Ba m 10 10 Ampang 6.80 6.10 1 1 Aver Wong 1.25 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.2) 1.40 10 10 Kinu Association 0.25 9.60 41 £1 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 «1 £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 800 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.75 t-l Malayan Tin 1.15.0 1.17.6 norn168 words
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Article124 1917-06-20 7 vS£i B °y erB SellerB -41 41 Smeltmß Co, 7.85 7.75 41 41 Frel. 1.8.6 1.t.0 tl- 6/- Bleobrie T'wiji 4/- 5/--10 10 Fraaet Nmts 48.C0 45.00 60 60 W. Hammer* Co. 85.00 08.00 100 Howarth Brakiae 58.00 65.00 100 T%Prat. 100.00 100 100 K»U Bto, Del. par 120.UJ124 words
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Article47 1917-06-20 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284,500 pat Singapore Klectrie Tramways 6% £860,000 norn 3'poreMumcipal 6% 11,878,000 par a pore Municipal 4*% of l»07 11,600,000 10-j&dis Spore Municipal 4*% of l«OW 11,000,000 10%dlt Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0U0 15%dia Spore Mamoipa! 4% £800.000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1016 115,000,000 101X0 102.0047 words
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Article303 1917-06-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyatl and Evatt's Quotations. Today's l'rio Fraaer Lyall a Co. Kvatt. AlorUajah (SI) 8.00 4.06 3.«0 4.10 Amal. Malay (2) 0.80 0.60pm (J.BO 0.40 Ayer Hitam 14.20 16.00 14.00 15.00 Ayer Knniog (II) 1 20 1.30 1.20 1.80 Ayer Moltk (tl)303 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement544 1917-06-20 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOX iAItl, robber s'nrop^ *J0 p>r 1 OCO. f.o.r. K. iii.-.ivo. Apply Mauaner, Chfrnboon K-tat.-, Uembaii. V 0 6—26 WWTBD, fie'd condao>o', tliorongbW HXperifi.c- 'I T tunl yrtlo red. Snpt., No. II Divini n Ja»ra L «ud K. KstatuK. P. Sweitenbaoi. F M. S. 21 6—36 6 LOST,544 words
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Advertisement258 1917-06-20 7 "EMBASSY" **2Jl l'^SSm II CICAfcETTtS-sJ^; CIGARETTES MIXTURE. SAWMILL MACHINERY (RANSOME'S) IN STOCK: One 3}i foot Belf-acting Saw Bench with carriages and rails. One Sharpening Machine for Circular and Frame Saws. Prices and particulars from FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! Tawjotit Pafar Bosd Trams Pats258 words
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Advertisement43 1917-06-20 7 MORE NEW ACTORS AND ACTRESSES Including MissBUROK, the Lady Comediin have arrived and will appear to-night: to-night:: In The Ftmoui STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road la a Hindustani Play MAHARAJAH HARISGHANDRA 'Phone 1566 for ssatt K. H. CHEONG, Proprietor43 words
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Advertisement52 1917-06-20 7 UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. Clients are respectfully requested to give legible receipts lor all goods received. Owing to losses occurring from time to time through neitherourselvefe nor ourclients being able to recognise signatures on Delivery Notes no initials or illegible signatures can be accepted in future. T. C. B. MILLER, Secetary.52 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous47 1917-06-20 7 Time-kail* oa Fort Canning ao.l Mount Faker drop daily at 1 nm., Singapore ataedard time, imneayiiilin)' to 0 a.m. Greeawich moan time. The time gon is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day exottpting 3onday when it ia Ared at one o'clock.47 words
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Obituary29 1917-06-20 8 Robertson. On Jane 19, at the General Hospital, John Chisholm Robertson, mining engineer, age 56. Funeral at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, at 4 p.m. Bidadari Cemetery 5 p.m.29 words
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1078 1917-06-20 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. AIRCRAFT MURDERS. There has been a call for reprisals against Germany in consequence of the wanton brutality of recent air raids on London and other parts of England. That these raids are cold blooded murder no one can for a moment doubt, and we1,078 words
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Article19 1917-06-20 8 By special request, 300 fishing rods have been Bent to troops in Mesopotamia by the Dorset Guild of Workurx.19 words
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Article18 1917-06-20 8 Tbe collections next Sunday at St. Andrew's Cathedral will be given to the Church Army Recreation Tents Fund.18 words
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Article40 1917-06-20 8 Out of seven vacancies in the Board of Directors of the Ipoli V.M.C.A., four have t». en tilled by the following Messrs. Fleming, A. E. Moreira, A. H. Classen and F. Diran. Tim remaining three places will be filled later.40 words
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Article10 1917-06-20 8 Glasgow schoolboys planted 1.250,000 seedling trees daring their Easter holidays.10 words
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Article25 1917-06-20 8 Tbe inspection of tbe Koala Lumpur Civil Guard commenced on Monday, and will be concluded on Thursday. Mr. W. L. Conlay ia tbe inspecting officer.25 words
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Article35 1917-06-20 8 Under the auspices of tbe M.E. Tamil Church a memorial service, for Mrs. Doraiaamy who died a year ago, will be held in the Short Street School to day at 5.80 p.m. All are welcome.35 words
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Article41 1917-06-20 8 On tbe proposal of tbe Dean of Canterbury the Lower House of Convocation agreed to restore the name of King Charles tbe Martyr aa a black-letter day— that is, a day which is not a saint's day— in the Church's Calendar.41 words
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Article40 1917-06-20 8 Friday. July 6, haa been fixed for Silent Tribute day to the late Lord Roberta, and collections will be made in London on behalf of the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops Saturday, July 7, will be Silent Tributeday throughout the provinces.40 words
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Article43 1917-06-20 8 The General Officer Commanding has received the farther liberal snm of $188 07 from the management of the Adelphi Hotel, in aid of the British Red Cross Fund, being half the proceeds of tbe entertainment arranged for the 9th, 13th, and 16th instant.43 words
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Article44 1917-06-20 8 The preliminary proceedings in connection with a charge of murder brought against two Cantonese fitters, Fong Lok and Chan Sam, were began in the second police court thiß morning. It is alleged that tbe accused murdered a man named Ah Choon on April 24.44 words
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Article60 1917-06-20 8 The demand for the Bombay War Loan Western Indian Tnrf Club lottery tickets continues to be on the increase, says a wire of May 80. Tbe total is approaching 25 lakhs. A big rash for tickets is expected in the last fortnight before the Sweep closes. It waa evidenced by60 words
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Article55 1917-06-20 8 Tbe following appeared in the Ceylon Observer, of June '2 Messrs. Mackinnon Mackenzie and Co., agents, P. and O.S.N. and 8.1. Companies, advertise elsewhere, informing passengers staying in Ceylon and holding return tickets from Colombo to the Straits, China and Australia, to communicate at once in regard to their return55 words
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Article64 1917-06-20 8 An informal meeting at Bangkok of shareholders in the Jendarata Rubber Co., Ltd.. was called for June 18 for the pmpoHo of laying before the shareholders certain pro posals which have been mooted with tbe idea of forming one company to embrace the Jendarata Rubber Co., Ltd., the Rsjah UnaBernama - 64 words
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Article85 1917-06-20 8 The report of the Seremban Tin Mining Co. for the year to September M 0 last states that tbe net profits have been £300, which, together with the amount brought forward, makes j£3,559. The directors are pleased to state that an increase! production of rubber in now being made, resulting85 words
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Article85 1917-06-20 8 The tact that the War Council has acted through the Jockey Club in suspending all race-meetings may surprise those who do not realise tbe supreme authority of that institution in all matters connected with the Tuif. Without a shred of legal authority, tbe Jockey Club grants and controls all licenses85 words
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Article77 1917-06-20 8 A Bill gazetted as about to be introduced in the Federal Council, to amend tbe Customs Regulations Enactments, is the outcome of a judicial decision that tbe law imposes no personal liability in respect of tbe payment of Customs duty. For the greater security of the Customs revenues the Bill77 words
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Article81 1917-06-20 8 Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby baa heard an appeal at the Ipob Assizes in which Mr. H. Meibye, proprietor and manager o( Edward Estate, Teluk Anson, appealed agiinst tbe conviction and sentence by tbe Teluk Ajison Magistrate on a obarge against him of having neglected to send two coolies to the hospital81 words
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Article108 1917-06-20 8 A correspondent demurs to the statement that Pidgin English has no literature, observes the Daily Chronicle. He refers us to a yellow-backed book of 140 pages, entitled Pidgin- Euglmh Sing- Song, or Songs and Stories in the China English Dialect with a Vocabulary," by Charles Godfrey Lt land, of "The108 words
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Article132 1917-06-20 8 The Figaro (Paris) prints the following story by wire from Auieiica :-It appears that at the lunch given by Assistant State Secretary Philipn iv honour of tbe French Mission a lady asked Marshal Joffre if he woul I be kind euongh to kiss her two daughters, aged fifteen and seventeen.132 words
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Article347 1917-06-20 8 Mr. Hood Begjf. of Messrs. Guthrie and Co.. is shortly leaving Singapore with Mrs. Begg for a long deferred holiday at home, travelling via America. Mr. Peter Francis, clerk in Messrs. Boiw tead, Hampshire and Co., Ltd., Port Swettenham, requests us to state that the man bearing347 words
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Article159 1917-06-20 8 We understand that a good deal of feeling exists in Malacca over certain measures taken in reference to buildings nsed for Cinema purposes. Two buildings were con demned, but extension was granted to one on tbe ground that Dew buildings were in courso of erection. The other159 words
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Article186 1917-06-20 8 As tbe Bishop of Singapore explained in bis letter, on June 14, a (Jdurch Army Teut which can be moved close in rear of the fighting linen ia France, costs 12,600 fully famished. We are very pleased to hear that those collecting for iVnaug, Selangor and186 words
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Article284 1917-06-20 8 The following notification was by direction of the Chief Secretary to the K M.S. Government, published at Kuala Luaipur yesterday I The Chief Secretary has received with deep regret the news that His Highness Sultan MabrnaH, C.M.G., ibai Almerham Sultan Ahmad Maa/am Shah, died284 words
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Advertisement128 1917-06-20 8 Rone: 0 steel cabinets FOR BULKY BOOKS. No. 718. Ik J^Befl <■' ten roller shelve?, ad- E'isminiß»Mtiaaf justable every half inch, and fireproof jiirNßfiMHflmeMalsr collapsible curtain. gR &§B9jw ON SHOW AT lX iHJHJBfitt (Imoiiukitik Ik Bnoland). v Fine Manila Cigars lfeTHNifl« La GIRALDA The British Lo-dree, 100, $5.75 fe W^ffiMl128 words
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Advertisement211 1917-06-20 8 MONEY VERY MAN AND EVERY WOMAN SHOULD SEE TNIt FILM AT 111K ALHAMBRA The Pioneer and Premier Haute of Quality Beach Road W,,rli> Film orporatiov priskkth A Drama of the Paopla and far the People Money IN 5 ACTS OF SURE-FIRE APPEAL -larrouudid by an atmosphere cf poverty and wealth,211 words
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Article3705 1917-06-20 9 SIR DOUGLAS HAIG REPORTS. Great Objects Already Gained. Open Warfare in Prospect. RICTBK'K TILaOMAHS London, June 19, 7.20 a.m. Marshal Ha.g in a jespatch covering tbe operations from November 18 to tbe commencement of the present offensive affords a connected story and a valuable historical record, elucidating much3,705 words
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Article389 1917-06-20 9 KEEP UP MALAYA'S MONTHLY THOUSAND. Help For The Overseas Club Fund. On June 14 we intimated that wo bad paid the last of ten monthly contributions made by tbe fund we organised to assist the Overseas Club in providing Bmokes for our soldiers and tailors. The389 words
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Article106 1917-06-20 9 To-day's Business. Saunders and Macpbail's Daily Report. Silver unchanged- 394. Hongkoog 2/E, (6; 11 prem.) Shanghai— 3/9 (61 J l. Tin.- Buyers tlVi. No sellers. Rubber.— Auction prices. No. 1 pale crepe very little offering- |1334, No. 1 ribbed sheet- 1127/131. A good deal of rubber was106 words
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Article161 1917-06-20 9 Tbe death occurred on the 18th inst. at tbe < iveruiuent quarters, Kandang Kerbau, of Mr. Jubn Hartleet. late of tbe Standard Oil Company of New York, at tbe ripe age of 63. Tbo deceased wm an old resident of Singapore and belonged to the original batch of warders sent161 words
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Article25 1917-06-20 9 It is reported that German prisoner* mi ployed by an Evcsbam market >-urd« v, deliberately removed tbe eye* potatoes when planting, thus rendering them uuele-ii.25 words
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Article2157 1917-06-20 10 PROBLEM OF Fl(illTl>G THE SUBMARINE. From Our Special Correspondent London, May 3 We bave bad a couple of very bad weeks with tbe submarines, and there seems little doubt tbat compulsory rationing will be in operation before many weeks. There is a strong demand tbat tbe2,157 words
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Article939 1917-06-20 10 Interesting Legal Point to Be Decided. A case of considerable legal interest came before the Court of Appeal yesterday in the appeal of Ahmed Mahomed Sallay Angulia, merchant, of Singapore, againkt the decision of tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) in tbe action brought a;amst appellant939 words
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Article148 1917-06-20 10 The marriage of Lieutenant Patrick Hadow, R.N., second son of tbe late Mr. Walter Hadow and of I.idy Constance Uadow, and Miss Muriel Adam, younger daughter of Brigadier General F. A. Adam, C.8., and Mrs. Adam, took place at the Church of the Annunciation, Bryanston Street, on May 18. Tbe148 words
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Article24 1917-06-20 10 At Lannoy, near Koubaix, 118 German infantrymen were shot recently for having refused to go to the trencher, says a Havas despatch from Haaebrouck.24 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article475 1917-06-20 10 The following ties in tbe S C.C. lawn tennis tournament were played yesterday B. Singlks. C. B. Towill beat R. H. Anyon, 5-7, 6-0, 6-8. C. N. W. Jjyce beat H. R. S. Zehnder, 7—5, 6—4. I G. Chapman beat W. E. Rayner, w.o. I A. C. l'otts475 words
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Article95 1917-06-20 10 The Ladies' June Spoon competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played on Monday and resulted in a win for Mrs. F. M. Baddeley, wbo returned a net score of 40. Tbe following cards were returned Mrs. Baddeley 55 15 40 Mayson 57 8 49 Robins.. v 66 1595 words
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Article89 1917-06-20 10 We are asked to state that tbe match, reported on Monday, was between the S C.C, and Mr. James's XI, not the S C.C. and tbe s.R.C. Weoorreot tbe slip, which was not ours. We followed tbe S.C.C. scoring book. It waa a reasonable assumption that the scorers knew89 words
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Article227 1917-06-20 10 The sports of the Victoria Bridge School were held on the Katil is Institution grounds on Saturday (writes a correspondent), and although conducted on a more modest scale than usual were thoroughly successful. Nearly five hundred scholars were present, and each received a ten cent piece227 words
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Article330 1917-06-20 10 Impending Visit of Fine Artists To Singapore. Mdlle. Irma Caron and party, wbo are shortly doe in Singapore, bave met with splendid success in Batavia and have already made arrangements to play a return season there after playing the principal country towns. Tbe Batavia press has referred330 words
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Article317 1917-06-20 10 It is curious that the advantages of South Africa as a holiday resort for those from tliis part ot the world who have not a great deal of timo at command, have not received greater prominence. The fact tbat a line of first class steamers317 words
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Article103 1917-06-20 10 In tbe senior mag strate's court this morn ing Mr. W Bartley, assixtant Registrar of Imports and Exports, brought a charge of committing an utf-ncf under the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance against Tan Keng Lan, proprietor, and Tan Chin Keat, manager of Chop Seng103 words
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Article66 1917-06-20 10 The following donations have been received by Mr. A. W. Vick at the Chartered Bank Already acknowledged »1,;t78.5J Mr. H. d. L. Dyne 10 Chinese Commercial Bank. O. K. K. 12, C. T. S. %■>, T. 8. K. 11, W. T. S. $1 6 China Mutual. J. C.66 words
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Article81 1917-06-20 10 While Lord Beresford was speaking at the Savoy Hotel on May 21, on the occasion of the Empire producers' organisation luncheon, he noticed an inscription on bis dinner plate, showing that it was made in Germany. Ho interrupted his speech and drew tbe attention of the guesta81 words
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Article56 1917-06-20 10 The Army Council intend* to take posses Bion of stores of the following cbemioals All stocks of (jniniue sulphate excepting stocks of not less than 100 oz. of bisulpbate, bydrocbloridu and bi hydrocbloride, of more than 25 oz j pbenacutin, of more than 7 lbs. and formaldehyde solution, 40 per56 words
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Letter267 1917-06-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to Mr. Tomlinson's letter, I am sure that a great number of people will feel thankful to him for bin suggestions. His fourth suggestion let no sum be demanded until it has been ascertained that payment would267 words
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Letter109 1917-06-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Laying to heart the recent warning against tbe use of railway pillows, I took the precaution, last night, in the train, to spread a fair copy of tbe Straits Times newspaper under my weary head. I have the pleasure to testify109 words
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Letter365 1917-06-20 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Time-. Sir,— l read with much intorcst in tlie Straits Times of tbe ISth idem an article on the comparative charges for foodstuff* in Hongkong and Singapore. There is no doubt that most people will agree with your contributor though be365 words
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Letter168 1917-06-20 10 To the Editor ot the Straits Times. Sir, As one of tbe numerous subscribers in tbe F.M.S. to the I'nion Jack Club i consider that tbe time has come for tbe committee to make a public statement when this club will be ready for use. The committee168 words
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Article36 1917-06-20 10 As showing the tendency to economy, Mint G. A. Uolloob, speaking at tjueen's Hall, Hail sho bad noticed at prayer meeting* ttiat tliu soles of people s boota nowaday! woro ouly fit for a gamble sale.36 words
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Article863 1917-06-20 11 England in the Hands of Business Men. In India, says Tbe Statesman, tbe war baa Vft us comparatively free thongh it has brought compulsory military service and new and unpleasant taxation, but in England, where tbe Government and over 80 controllers or director* are issuing contradictory863 words
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Article93 1917-06-20 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday. JsM 1817. WIDNSSDAT, Jl'M 20. 4■« MR, Balestier Range S.R.E.(V.) 515 p.nj. Drill Hall Maxim Co. >r, hard Kd., P.S. S.V.R. and M.C.S. •.IS p.m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. Labrador Villa Malay Co. Fbiday. li mi '£1. r .1093 words
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Article45 1917-06-20 11 Drill Oai>na.s h>k Jl-ni, 1917. Friday. Parados at Pearls Hil! and Taujonj; I'a^ar ~>.1.~> p.m. Monday. 25.— Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjung I'avar. Ul p.m. Friday. J» Entirf Company parade at Bo—tna.l iMtfMRS, Ul p.m. AM>UK A..MH, Officer Commanding Civil Guard.45 words
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Article49 1917-06-20 11 The Governor of tbe Bombay Preaideaej aad tbe honorary neretary of tbe Imperial Hi lief r und bare jost seat to tbe Association of tbe French War Orphans, in Nice, a »v ascription of two tlfrTtas)^ pounds, to be dintriboted amongst tbe Tarioua establish meats of this interesting society49 words
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Article664 1917-06-20 11 An Export That Might Easily Be Doubled. The Statistical Secretary of the Chinese Maritime Customs, in his report on China's trade daring 1010, says Another staple, the export of which might be easily doubled, is silk. For many years the Chinese have neon urged to adopt scientific664 words
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Article350 1917-06-20 11 The London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. Tbe report presented to the shareholders of tbe London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. at their meeting on April 28, says tbe Liverpool Courier, emphasises tbe steady progress which tbe principle of insurance is making in our national life. Liverpool can350 words
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Article81 1917-06-20 11 A Simla uibfcHage of Jane H says I The following is the monsoon forecast The oatlook for the general monsoon rainfall of India is on tbe whole favourable and tbe rainfall it likely to be in exoesa at any rate in tbe earlier part of weaeos. In81 words
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Advertisement335 1917-06-20 11 Moutrie PianosBuilt in the East for the East BEND FOR CATALOGUE OF LATEST MODELS S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONOKOKQi Raffle* Place E. and O. HOTEL PENANG Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL PBNANO HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Completed335 words
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Advertisement280 1917-06-20 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, June 23, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY Tha beat in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone280 words
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Article1292 1917-06-20 12 The fullowinK casualties are nported London, May 11. KilleJ. -2nd Lieut. O. R. Alexander, San •ex Oapt. H. L. AttUouy, Veterinary Corpe Lieut. .1. P. C Anhwortli. Suffolk* Capt. J. C. Bank*. Kiok'» Koyal HiUts Liuut. v ".ruailbt ut. Machimi «nn Corps 2nd Lieut. A. Brown. Uoyal Sootn1,292 words
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Article387 1917-06-20 12 General Responsible for Murder Of Nurse Cavell. General von Bissing, tbe Governor-General of Belgium, died at Brussels on April 18. The news of tbe death of von Bissing followed upon a telegram that the Kaiser bad appointed General von Zwebl (Governor of Antwerp) to be Governor-General of387 words
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Article464 1917-06-20 12 l-Boats Ordered to Kill Sailors. S'jfncient evidence ha* now accumulated to convince American officials in the State and Navy departments that the German sub marine commanders are now acting under instructions which go to the limit of ruthlessness. The sailors on the torpedoed ship* sunk by gnntire are now464 words
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Article1330 1917-06-20 12 HOMELESS AND PENNILESS WRECKS. French Women Speak. Mist! E Alma/ Stout is the first British woman to visit those parts of France re conquered by tbe Allies from the Germans. She writes in the Daily Mail Some few miles from tbe line which the Hang held for1,330 words
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Article875 1917-06-20 12 How He Helps to Make War Less Deadly. It may be granted that the doctor is a useful man in times of peace bat what can he do in war He cannot prevent war, but he can do much to make it less deadly, and if875 words
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Article41 1917-06-20 12 Mr. Jones had recently become the father of twins. The minister stops him in tbo street to congratulate him. Well, Jones," he said, I hear that the Lord has smiled on you." "Smiled on me!" repeated Jones. "He laughed oat load."41 words
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Advertisement243 1917-06-20 12 CHEESE New stocks just received of Australian Cheddar certified as Ist grade by Australian Government Certificate. ALSO English Cheddar, English Stilton, Canadian Cheddar and Gruyere. Singapore Gold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements). J™! FURNITURE "XT i 2 Let us make your bouse glad. Iptef! FURNITURE f^a t t243 words
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Article1169 1917-06-20 13 THE ESTIMATES OF OUTPUT EXCEEDED. Creating a Nest-Egg. Tbo ordinary general meeting of tbe shareholders of tbe Ooloonda Malay Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on April 80, in tbe Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Annociation, 38, Eastcbeap, 8.C., Mr. Gilbert r Traill I (tbe chairman) presiding.1,169 words
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Advertisement218 1917-06-20 13 REAL IRISH SILK POPLIN in all leading shades, just received. Width 24 inches. Price $6.50 per yard. 42 $10.50 Write fox* Samples. NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED /y* V LADIES DAINTY UNDERCLOTHING IN SETS V^PMn f Coropri-ing Nigtitdreoß y W 'tm^ S Underskirt, Knickers, f "^^T Chemise and Camisole trimmed prttcy218 words
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Advertisement193 1917-06-20 13 CHEMI BROTHERS Dentists NO. 25, South Brlged Road FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES First-elans Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vuloaaile Doiatioa of Wear guaranteed. OHABOIS MODBBATI Beat Tooth Powders and Brushes (or tale FIRESTONE FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED MORE MILES Agents: BRINKMANN ie CO. Singapore. THE WATERHOUSE CO.. LTD.193 words
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Advertisement257 1917-06-20 14 THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE I ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (IHH KPOKATID IN Ik'DU) inrite applications from Experienced Chinese Agents with intluential connections in Singapore. Liberal terms will be offered to bona fide applicants who can undertake to introduce substantial amount of good Life business. Low Rates of Premium. Immediate covej^257 words
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Advertisement533 1917-06-20 14 BANKING. AHtTMUAJUID CHINA. IMCORPORATBD IM HNGLAND BT ROYAL OHABTBR Paid a* Capital ia MJM Soars. o( aW aaab —J 1 .Wt.BOB Beaerve Fnad_ 41,900,000 Beserv B UaWlity of Protrtetota^. AU.lOo'ooO BANKBRB The Baax of Baglaad, The Loadoa City aad Midlaad Bank Ltd., Tbe Loadoa Oonaty aad Westmiaster Baak, Ltd., Tbe533 words
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Advertisement865 1917-06-20 14 MLEB BY AUCTION. »UCTIBMBHE At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Satdkday, Jink 28, at 11 One 6-seater Argo motor oar aO-h.p., i- cylinder* in good running order. (On tiew from 10 a.m. on day of sale). CHINO KBNO LBB A CO., Auctioneers aad865 words
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Advertisement901 1917-06-20 14 AUCTION BALE Of EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BTC, BTC. To ke held at oar Sale-room On Saturday, June 23, at 1 1 a.m. Comprisißg -St mi grand piano by M. F. Racbals, beautifully carved wax polished d T'P 01 11 1 1 chairs, teak drying tables, carved teak wardrobe with901 words
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Article727 1917-06-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Aluminium Air-Cooled Engines. A communication from the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which we regard a* of paramount importance to the motorist and to the motor industry, is to the effect that a Light Alloy Sub-committee has been appointed to co ordinal*727 words
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Article181 1917-06-20 15 Details have been received of the experiences of Dr. Rondel Harris and Dr. .1. H. MoultoD after their ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean and reveal bow terrible an ordeal the survivors of the disaster bad to undergo. The vessel was torpedoed at midnifritit. The passenger* and181 words
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Article131 1917-06-20 15 Tbe Maharajah of Bikanir, speaking at Maucheuter af.cr receiving the freedom of the city, made the following reference to Mr. H. G. Wells' letter in Tbe Times suggesting tbe formation of Republican dabs As one coming from India, where our teaching, oar traditions, and our Kent131 words
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Advertisement178 1917-06-20 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES (USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. THE ADMIRALTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ROM THREE-RIBBED TREAD TYRE. THIS is the Kins amongst tyres for Colonial users. The substantial ribs provide tbe tyre with tbe finest rubber non skidding propensities possible and this result is obtained without sacrificing178 words
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Advertisement174 1917-06-20 15 Are You Satisfied That you are getting the value per mile out of youi Motor Tyres that you would do if you used a dunlopsp Jai' L no^' then give them a trial when w>s P^k next renewing. m F l jfl 1 and are confident M A M that174 words
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Advertisement1146 1917-06-20 16 A^B. MACKAY'S O THE ORIGINAL HI LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of /■/mr^BJS. Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS OEALERS Bole ent ADAMSON, GILFILLAN AND COMPANY. LIMITED Ijjj 9 Incorporated in England) UjLJ Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT XPERIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTKD for the Straita Times (news department) Good1,146 words
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Advertisement498 1917-06-20 16 BOARD AND LODGING. ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE. A Church of England Boarding House for European and Earaman boys who desire to attend the schoo's of Singapore. Applications to be made to the Hojse Master, Bt. Andrew's House, or to the Colonial Chaplain. 2-6-r— l-6-18 BURLINGTON. Coleman Street. FORMERLY HOTEL DB LA498 words
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Advertisement246 1917-06-20 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 10s IM, Market Street. Phone taint Ho. 411. Sols Aornts. THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited (Incorporated I* E«(landi Have just received a fresh shipment of JACKSON'S Varnish Stains IN Colouri of ROSEWOOD, Oak and Mahottn* at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS ii. Orchard Read, Te'i246 words
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Advertisement366 1917-06-20 16 When You Want SALAMANDER CRUCIBLES, NOS. 20.25. 30. 40.50, 60. 80. &100 AND Jackson's Stain Varnish IN 1 GALLON TINS Rosewood, Walnut, Dark Oak and Mahogany. REMEMBER GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1882. Private 1450 and Sunnyside 1078. Sole Agenti FOR THE GLOBE BOILER366 words
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Advertisement476 1917-06-20 16 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICED O and aeatar Motor Cars FOR HIRE. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate. Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE SIS A 916, Orchard Road (Next to Wuarne Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ia< advertisements, such as changes ia sailing dates of steamers, often476 words
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Miscellaneous321 1917-06-20 16 Straits Wimes. Temporary Telephone i 68 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communication*) relating to bnsinw matters advertisements, subscription ■> accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Mincellanc pus wants of every description arc inserted in321 words
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