Straits Times Weekly Issue, 31 December 1889
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section22 1889-12-31 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Serib* Published foe Transmission by Eveey Homeward Mail Steamer. Tl'kick 40 Cent* VOL XLV. dfgf NO.22 words
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Article19 1889-12-31 1 At Klang, Selangor; on the ISth December, the wife of P. B. Lawdbr, of a Daughter still born.19 words
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Article, Illustration53 1889-12-31 1 Market Quotations. Summary of the Week. Reuter's Telegrams. Local and General News. The Situation m Bratil. Influenza. Incinreators. Shipping News. Passenger List. Government Gazette. News from Selangor. Perak, Malacca, Peaang, Si am. Lawn Tennis. Cricket. Telegraphic Summary. London Lettor. Mail News. Masonic Installation53 words
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Article345 1889-12-31 1 Singapore, 31st December, 1839 Produce. Gambler I 8.15. do. Cube No. 1 11.75. do. do. No. 2 1025. Copra, Bali 4.25. dS. Pontianak 3.75. Sago Flour, 4 2,n*t>. Pearl Sago 5.35 Coffee, Bali 28.50. Tapioca, small Flake.... 5.10. do. do. Ist quality 5.50. do. mod. flake „5.45.345 words
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Article177 1889-12-31 1 Thb Christmas cricket match between Perak and Singapore has reenlted m fa ronr of the Perak Team Nel t year the military B h l pass from the control of the P«^ Wo bepartment into the hands of the army authorities. rik-utmaa tea meeting took place177 words
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Article465 1889-12-31 1 (For Straits Times.) Ths Situation m Brazil London. 24th Dec. Tlie Time* states that Brazil is now m a state of anarchy f[ that the situation resembles that of •nee m the days of the Commune. A Suicide. London, 24th Dec. Sir Thomas Sidgreaves has committed suicide. It465 words
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Article16 1889-12-31 1 The return of visitors to the RafHVs Library and Museum during last week16 words
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Article137 1889-12-31 1 Thb Directors of tbe Scottish Oriental Steamship Co. are building two more vessels to nm between Bangkok and Hongkong. ThWsm> new beats now on the stocks at home will each be as large as t\w Chow Fa and Daaawonq**, vis 36,000 picuKand may be expected to come out towards the137 words
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Article181 1889-12-31 1 A Chinaman was arrested on the 27th instant, m South Bridge Road, by Inspector Porteous for being m possession of. a cbeque on the Chartered Bank for $6,000, and was brought before the Court on Saturday. From the evidence of the Inspector, it appeared that the Police had received intimation181 words
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Article94 1889-12-31 1 The principle of the Switchback Ra.il way has been applied m a novel form for military purposes. In his speech at the opening of the Bombay Presidency Ritle meeting, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught said "As an an evidence of the interest taken by the Volunteers of this Presidency m94 words
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Article93 1889-12-31 1 We have to thank our Chinese friends for a very liberal offer they have just made to induce us to continue the publication of the Malacca Chronicle, ana we regret we are not m a position to accept it. If no one comes forward to take up the task, the93 words
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Article33 1889-12-31 1 It is said that Messrs. Jardine, Maeson aud Co. intend placing another steamer, thus making three, ou the run between Hongkong, Singapore, Penang, and Calcutta. Messrs. Apcar and Co. are to follow suit.33 words
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Article34 1889-12-31 1 The Surywongse which'arrived bere yes.terday from Bangkok passed on the voyage m 4° N. and 104° 20' E. the Dutch ship Withelmine and the Norwegian brig D. F. Ohlsen, both from Bangkok for Europe.34 words
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Article194 1889-12-31 1 The Double Tenuis Tournament, Singapore represented by (x. S. Brown and F. D. Mactaggart versus Malacca by E. W. Birch and R. W. Braddell, was played on the Ladies Lawu Tennis ground on Friday afternoon last, and resulted m the defeat E<er. The scores are Singspore Malacca did notdoas194 words
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Article66 1889-12-31 1 Per Ranee from North Borneo, Messrs. Van Delf, Baker, Neitcher and Everett. B. W. Hin from Pontianak, Messrs. Parkes and Klyne. Malacca from Penang, Messrs. Hendrick and Groom. Surywongse from Baugkok, Mr. aud Mrs. Donovau. Perse from Penang, Mr. Clark and Capt. Molyneax. Will o' th" Wisp from66 words
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Article297 1889-12-31 1 (Fjrom our Correspondent.) Malacca, 27th Dec. Somehow t or other this year, Xmas has been a dull time with the Malakit»*s m this sleepy hollow. Throughout the day the weather was much finer than we have generally at this season experienced. Services at Christ's Church commenced at 11297 words
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Article334 1889-12-31 2 fj [o'clock, the unforQ.mnmr ns^ an waB a^ aa n m /7 jeraerabered that tbe Vs ago fell across the 'and sustained some -iter Hue, aud, m order "jjjj^ she was beached Sear the Esplanade, j^ist night, just as got off the ground, slit^ent up against 1. a steamerBrisbane Courier - 334 words
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Article99 1889-12-31 2 We have received a commuuicatiou from a Chinese correspondent m which he draws attention to a misleading statement that is being circulated regarding the constitution of the new Chinese Advisory Board. He states that it is not true that "the Chinese members of the Board insisted on the appointment of99 words
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Article102 1889-12-31 2 Telegraphic information has been received from Penang to the effect that Captain Trewin, late master of the steamer Meanatchy, died from fever m the General Hospital there yesterday afternoon. When the Meanatchy left Madias, Captain Trewin was theu indisposed, and his ailment becoming worse every day, when the vessel arrived102 words
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Article1113 1889-12-31 2 It is to the credit of the London Press that, with one exception, what has beeu ridiculously called The great Move fight, has beer condemned as nothing better than a survival of blackguardism" Divested of the line writing which characterised the M one exception," the real history of1,113 words
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376 1889-12-31 2 At a meeting of the Council of State at Kuala Kangsa on the 21st November, the Kinta Datohs complained of the stringency of the regulations compelling owners to pay compensation for damage done by their elephants to growing crops. The Resident said he would enquire376 words
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Article547 1889-12-31 2 (From our own Corresjiondnit.) Ktvala Lumpor, 20th Dec— On Monday last, both in the nfteruoou, and subsequently in the eveuiug, a mcctiug of the "Read Lodge" was held bote, when a -rent Masouic function" as s.miebod^ calls it -took place. Iua mathematical sens.*, the term is by no547 words
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Article448 1889-12-31 2 Thb Fraser Smith-Brandt libel case came before the Supreme Court at Hong kong on the 21st Dec., and resulted m a verdict for the defendant by a majority of the Jury. J Mr. Anthonisz was in a genial mood this morning, with the result that in the448 words
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Article75 1889-12-31 2 —i Bt the courtesy of the Japanese Consul here we nave been given a copy of a telegram received yesterday regarding changes m the Japanese cabinet. Aoki was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Okuma, Frity Councillor; Yamagata, Minister Pretidetd; Iwamura, Minister for Agriculture and Commerce." Viscount Aoki was formerly Vice75 words
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Article332 1889-12-31 3 an A aTo^ on Xmas day, which wTare'ao San? S .pace forbid, us printing. Twent, L patients »t down ti a subLntfl? P nod vote, of thanks we£?d^ dmner and accorded to^^ &T& Mr. Anderson, Mother St Gaetan and the Sisters. Evergreens, flowe^nd Chi nese lanterns were in abundance InrtrnL. and C. Express - 332 words
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Article156 1889-12-31 3 A meeting of subscribers to the Borapah Railway Co. took place at Messrs Jucker, Sigg Co's office on the afternoon of the 16th in.t. to consider a proposal made by Sir Andrew Clarke's syndicate in London to build the line, under certain conditions set forth in a preliminary agreement, which156 words
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Article214 1889-12-31 3 Singapore v Pekab. This match was played, with the kind permission of the Committee of the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club, on their ground yesterday afternoon, G. S. Brown and T. D. Mactaggart representing Singapore, A. L. Ingall aud C. G. Steward Perak. Singapore Perak 1 2 2 6214 words
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Article4511 1889-12-31 3 I**ra* versus Bikqafo bk DaraAT of thb Hokb Tbam. Prom the field.) cu^r^T^ 0 th c DUme^ 8 wea her and w Pc f 8t match Per^t Wj ir° uad the menced on ?thT Sin «*V>™ com. meucea on the Singapore Cricket fink fn7 Q Vve° rt J^ rafn4,511 words
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245 1889-12-31 4 here was a large and representative Meeting at the Sailors' Rest last evendi both branches of the service, naval military. From a quarter past six >ek numbers of ladies and gentlemen n to arrive, and the men flocked m pretty large numbers. Tea was245 words
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Article582 1889-12-31 4 (From our own Correspondent.) Kaoala Lumpor, 23rd Dec. Of seven offenders against tbe provisions of the Penal Code tried last week at our local assizes, five were sentenced and two got off." A year's imprisonment was the penalty Long Liv paid for theft, and three months of similar582 words
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Article281 1889-12-31 4 BFrom our own Correspondent.) la Lumpor, 24th Dec.— As wired ta sterday, tbe Resident opened ths darket, a large, commodious and me structure. After Mr. A C Norman, A.R.I.BJL, Acting Superintea dent of Public Works, had introduced the subject m a few well chosen words, the281 words
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Article1444 1889-12-31 4 jplementary to Straits Times Teleqrama. (Ceyhm Indejtendent.) London, lUh Drc.—l\ is nnd rstood ths Mr. Stanley will go to Egypt and nsssii tfu ro for the present, and come to England m the spring. Jtaln I '4th Dec. A third of the population of Berlin are suffering from1,444 words
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Article375 1889-12-31 5 Dr. Hardaker, late surgeon of the s. s. Meanatchy, has been appointed agent to the Straits Government Immigration Depot at Negapatam on a salary of $300 per month. The funeral of the wife of Mr. Tan Que Lan, Teluk Ayer, took place yesterday afternoon, when a large375 words
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Article220 1889-12-31 5 i MacEwen has intimated his inten* again bringing forward the questhe Crown Agents' Commission, a vhich it is very desirable should be up. Incidentally we may say the at there is no official m the Colony i able to explain fully the principle eh the Crown Agents are remunereems of220 words
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Article263 1889-12-31 5 The Committee to promote the appoiutmeut of Commissioners to improve the Harbour of Peuang has reported to the Governor on Mr. Maxwell's draft Bill iv lavour of its general principles. They are »f opinion that wharves will ultimately be ound to be most advantageous to he trade of the Settlemeut,263 words
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Article163 1889-12-31 5 A gentleman has just returned, along with several Dutch planters, from Western Borneo, and has brought a specimen of tobacco grown m Sambas, close to the plantation owned by a Singapore syndicate, and managed by Mr. Rahdci-. The estate is small, and belongs to the Sultan, but is m sharge163 words
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Article299 1889-12-31 5 N. Bartley writes,-" The dejreloDof gold mining matters proceeos m the great peninsula which he* en India and China, and «is time ot on the Singapore side of theicounke the Malayan Peninsula Company feensland 7 but m the K^omof The 'concession' is of large sise, m area to fw amimBrisbane Courier - 299 words
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Article312 1889-12-31 5 H. M. S. Orion's Nul; Troupe gave their inaugu ment on board their vessel and had it not been for the -fc che weather, it would himaajji L _l a u unqualified success. Jpat+rexcHs a fair attendance of shoiWisitors ou hoard, and J^ tho sitting a(v^hn»<>datio!i was perfect, but312 words
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Article1144 1889-12-31 5 (hxcitanges to XMh JMov.) Tho s**aa»r SB which the property of the Rjiwang Tin Mining Company has been disposed of m Selangore by the order of the British Resident, and iv defiance of the wishes of the liquidator appointed hy the Supreme Court m Singapore, calls to evidence1,144 words
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Article1046 1889-12-31 6 (By Wednesday's Mail.) The theatrical Press is showing strong jealousy of the Baruum show, carping •t in every particular, and sneering at its success. In one journal there wafan attack upon the Prince of Wales because it was stated that he took particulSLt m some snake charming and1,046 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article643 1889-12-31 6 iTlie (Straits Times December 26.) er all it appears that Brazil is uot exempted from the evils which have 3 attended the introduction of a ein the governing system. People •ougratulatiug themselves that, howluch the chauge was to be deplored, beeu occasioned quietly and deciby a643 words
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Article262 1889-12-31 6 (Straits Timea December 27.) The influenza epidemic m Euro,* th course of which has been rap,d aud'fj reaching, is nowstrikingat crowned h,*d Early m its onward march, the dis** took a grip strong euough to bring about the closing of schools, courts and theatres The inconvenience and trouble result^262 words
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Article386 1889-12-31 6 (Straits Times December SO.) The system of burning tows refuse instead of burying it out of sight, now on its trial here; has successfully made way into public favour of late years m Europe, America and Australia. In this ajfcy, waste products and street rubbish hays been largely availed386 words
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Article1894 1889-12-31 7 58th Regiment versus Pbrak. IVicToax roa thk Reoimknt. >st immediately on the conclusion uatcb Perak versus S. C. C. on Fri?rnoon, tbe above match was coinon the S. C. C. ground. Perak c option and Col. Walker thought sable to go to tbe wickets. The lowever, was so short1,894 words
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Article993 1889-12-31 7 The annual Masonic ceremony of installing the new Master elect took place at Lodge M Zetland-in-the-East" No. 508 ou Friday— St. John's Day— evening, December 27th, and m accordance with the custom, the occasion was celebrated by a banquet given m the main hall of the Masouic993 words
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566 1889-12-31 7 The production of this uielo-drama, uring the Chrism is holidays, was a appy thought on the part of the management; it served to supply a pleasant evening's amusement for our visitors aud guests, as well as for our own theatregoing community. Whatever may be566 words
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Article951 1889-12-31 8 Robert Macaire." IyXrom a Contributor). To make a play a success, there are three main features to which the originators should direct their attention— lstly how to interest the audience— 2ndly how to touch their sensibility— 3rdlv when to excite their risibility. Also m criticizing a play there are three951 words
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Article2239 1889-12-31 8 I™ is our custom at the close of each ar, we now attempt to lay before our iders a faithful though brief resume of important events and changes that ye marked the year, which m a few urs will be no more. On the whole, as 112,239 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous74 1889-12-31 6 Passenger List. Aaaivsxs. Per Preusaen from Hongkong, Messrs. Cecil Higgine, Craft, Lyons, H. Yogel, and T. Banados. Frigga from Hamburg, Countess Van Bent hover, Messrs. Perssen, Beinhold and B jhuen. Diomed from Glasgow, Mr. Kramer. Hebe from Deli, Mr. and Miss Home. Penang from Samarang, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickskv. Oanymede74 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement471 1889-12-31 9 THB "STRAITS TIMES" BAZAAR BOOK. New and Improved Edition. A flTfiH^ ar "«ged book m which bow oook can enter daily all houseeach darr 8 th < r ith t Beparate e i *<* aa^J° th we «t, a separate page for each week ,n the year, and a separate471 words
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Advertisement348 1889-12-31 9 LAMBERT BROTHERS SimJWM CARRIAGE WORKS AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. °*chard Road, Singapore. Established 1862. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE of CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. ra 7 LAMBERT BROTHERS snl t nnTa~urt?er h *noSee a,ld dat aaZmZ^ZJ* ea J r^ 06 1 c P ri <*»> the" I 3 e finable stock of new finished348 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous910 1889-12-31 10 ABBIVAIS I "■flß I FlaAO I 58 Vesskl's Nam«. i A 'Tons. Captain. From. ,Sail«d.j Consiokkes. Q- j *mau I Dec 21 iPicciola Ger. str. 875 iNissen jDeli Dec 191^ehn. Meyer A Co. I 21 Fantee Brit, str. 1 98 'Smale Lingpi Dec 19; Tan Kiong Saik I 21 ißhundara910 words
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Miscellaneous1029 1889-12-31 10 OLKARAKOES. vZrn Vnasni.'. Nasoi sTlaoAßis! Cawaik I J>IwInTIOK t i- -''ii mm Dec. 23 Ganymede Brit. sir. Inkster Muntok and P»IoZT 25 Fan Whatt Hin -Jr. Thow «^b.f and PonS^nS 1 22 Port Augusta Hogg P^.ng and Talc L ChowPhya Coekourne Malacca and Kian' 23 Fantee str. Smale Malacca and1,029 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement355 1889-12-31 11 PBWELL CO. i auctioneer SINGAPOKK FURNITURE. *<;.. For Sai M _lmmr»hs I*«* Oh.**** HedßtmA*V* or *> Jewel flui** Bed-room Soit«s J p*....^*. Sr-«*-. h Book O Lamps Book Stands Linoleum Billiard T*t*e* Ma»ti_„ Card T»W*s M.srM* SisU Carpet Ru«rs M«st S<f .> Cbsirs «>fflr* D«»*k«< duknjheTO.irKvrds Ofßot- Ch»*r* (j_bii'<»'« jVi^k-v.v355 words
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Advertisement750 1889-12-31 12 WHKL. $CHW E I T ZiEK mf^o o o -A.T xN" y*o>l A*U.D»pm4ic Cocoa or ChooolaU Pmrdsr nYT TTTRB /(H*Ld PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. WtTHOUT ADMIXTI RE GjArMJciety -J* "THE QUEEN invariably ha* cnp of /le I, SCHWEITZER'S COCOATINA bro .«ht to her two ho«» Uter she q«ffi the »»me beverage750 words
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Advertisement766 1889-12-31 12 I Oriza-Ferfumeryl lb. tMOmAHOa PARIS, nil Saint-Honor^ 207 OONCRBTE PBRFUMBB I IGUfcHTIFIC DISCOVERY PATIHTID IN FRANCS AND ABROAD H ghe *olid griza perfumes, prepared by a new process, I have a fulness of concentration and fragrance hitherto unknown. I They sas told, m the shape of Pencils or JLoxengea. m766 words
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79 1889-12-31 13 TUESDAY, 31st DECEMBER. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. For Straits Times. Egypt. London, 30th Dec. —France has replied to the Egyptian Conversion Scheme de- manding that the surplus revenue, after payment of amounts resulting from the abolition of the Corvee, be applied to increasing the Egyptian Army and to irrigation works. Brazil. The79 words
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Article748 1889-12-31 13 A German steamer passed through the port yesterday bound E. to W. Tmr s. s. Malacca is about to tow a tongkang laden with lepers to Pulo aTerajah. A finr large tiger has just been trapped at Bat v Pah at and brought to Johore Bahru, where it is now748 words
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Article75 1889-12-31 13 [From the Rangoon Gazette.) London, 19th Dec.— A letter has appeared from Mr. Goschen, m which he denies the stoppage of the issue of half-sovereigns m behalf of Bimetallism, but admits that the issue has been reduced. SUnley m receiving an address from the Indian Community of Zanzibar75 words
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Article414 1889-12-31 13 {From our Correspondent.) December 30th.— We hear that great progress is being made at X walla Lepis, the site no doubt of the future capital of the interior of Pahang, situated as it is m the centre of the auriferous districts. This will be the destination of all414 words
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Article922 1889-12-31 13 The second performance of this piece was given last night before His Excellency the Governor and Lady Clenienti Smith. A good audience filled the theatre, and the greatest attention was paid to all that went on upon the stage, which is the best proof922 words
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Article4195 1889-12-31 13 On the raiNd and P__AsoasS or 81-iTiNQ OUR FRIENDS AT II; 'MB. When the Old Year is dying fast, and the New Year approaches with rapid and resounding steps, many thousands of men, scattered about the uttermost parts of the Earth, turn their thoughts homewards and recall withS.J. - 4,195 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement250 1889-12-31 14 BAXEfirfUNGE FIRE CLAY AND POTTERY WORKS. HAVING boon appointed Sole Agents tor the H\mkk4o.\'vik Firs Clay aud Potts at Works, we are preps red to sntsr Info contracts for the undermentioned. SALT GLAZED, STON3WARE PIPE*S all sines from 2* to 24" diar. Largely used througho-it India, Burmah and the Strait*250 words
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