The Straits Budget, 1 May 1913
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1913-05-01 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE 44 STRAITS TIMES/’ vol. lxvii NO. 2881. Singapore. Thursday. May 1. 1913. ESTABLISHED OVEI HALF A CEHTURV. Price 25 cents.29 words
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Article324 1913-05-01 1 LEADERS— Mr. Peck Succeeds 10 Business Men’s Forecast 10 Impropriety and Corruption 11 Christian and Chinese 11 How the World Wags 11 12 Through a Glass Darkly 12 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 The Turkish War 3 4 Protestant Benefit Society 4 Local Telegrams 4324 words
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Article4979 1913-05-01 1 News by letter received from Aden, gives satisfactory accounts of Dr. Freer’s health. Captain Anderson, A.S.P., has gone to Kelantan to take up the duties of Chief Police Officer. The death is announced of Mr. Kassel Aitken, formerly engineer to the Bombay municipality. Messrs. Ismail and Kahcem,4,979 words
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3080 1913-05-01 3 Rkutkh’s Tklkckam. Db& OSTASIATISCHI LLOYD TkLROKAM. London, April 23. Reuter wires from Cetiuji: Official reports stato that tho Montenegrins attacked Scutari on the night of tho 21st. A battle raged all night and bayonets were used. TwoRkutkh’s Tklkckam.; Db& OSTASIATISCHI LLOYD TkLROKAM. - 3,080 words
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485 1913-05-01 4 The progress report of the Singapore Protostant Benefit Society, for the year ending March 31, states: Some of you are no doubt aware that the inception of this society was the direct outcome of a meeting held at the S.Y.C.485 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article92 1913-05-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 23. Tho Rev. F. G. Swindell, who presided at St. George’s Church vestry meeting, stated that the deficit of $610 was mainly owing to tho installation of electric fans. Ho had been distressed at intending worshippers leaving tho church at92 words
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45 1913-05-01 4 (From our own Correspondent). Penang, April 24. Seventeen Chineso chemists have been charged with selling cough pills containing opium. Tho magistrate adjourned the case till May 8, to await the result of a petition which has been sent to the Governor.45 words
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Article33 1913-05-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 24. The Chenderiang Valley Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., has been successfully floated and the directors havo gone to allotment. The list was over subscribed.33 words
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Article96 1913-05-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 25. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners yesterday, the President announced that, in order to prevent waste of water, a decision had been arrived at to introduce the meter system instead of the tap service. The consumption of water96 words
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Article97 1913-05-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 26. The St. George’s ball in tho Town Hall, last night, was a great success. There was a record attendance, the decorations were excellent, the sapper good and all the arrangement admirable. The Resident-Council-lor acted as President and Mr. Ben Mitchell97 words
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Article222 1913-05-01 4 The mail brings the news of the marriage of Mr. Horace E. Dennis to Miss Katherine Mary Steel on March *24, at Ilford, Essex. Mr. Dennis will be remembered by many as the energetic voluntary secretary of the Singapore Y.M.C.A. in the absence of222 words
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Article85 1913-05-01 4 There seems no reason for doubting that the closing of the inner south mole is proving most beneficial to shipping and especially to the smaller craft. During the recent north-east monsoon unloading operations alongside tho import jetty were never hindered by the swell as was the85 words
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Article667 1913-05-01 4 S.R.E. (v). Rifle Club. A largo number of members of tho S.R.E. (v). Rifle Club tired at Balestier on Saturday for the Donegal Bronze Badge, which was won by Neubronuer with 96 net. The monthly handicap and a match against the R. (>. A. were fired at the667 words
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Article237 1913-05-01 4 S. R. C. v. S. C. C. The match between the S. R. C. first clove n and the S. C. C. second string, played on Saturday on the S. R. C. ground, resulted in an easy victory for the home team. The S. C. C. closed their innings237 words
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Article189 1913-05-01 4 Singapore Cup Competition. The Singapore Football Association boll a meeting on Monday in the S.C.C. pavilion, to consider the cup competition arrangements. Mr. J. McKenzie presiding. Others present were Major Lovatt, C’apt. Mullins, Lieut. Tweat and Messrs. Savi, Brockwell, van Cuylenburg, King, Doig, and a representative of the K.O.Y.L.I.189 words
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Article147 1913-05-01 4 S.C.C. Championship. In anticipation of a good fight, a large crowd of spectators gatberod on the Esplanade, on the 23rd inst., to watch the championship challenger, Moding, meet the holder, Howe. The game was disappointingTho challenger had little difficulty in disposing of his older opponent to the extent147 words
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Article67 1913-05-01 4 K.G.C. Monthly Medal. The result of play for the April medal at tho Keppel Golf Club was as follows D. Maw 47+47—16 F. Niblock 61 40 15 E. Appleton 51 43 9 H A. Smith 51 50 15 ho F. Blackwell 49 53 14 A Chinaman has been arrested67 words
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918 1913-05-01 5 meeting of the Municipal Commissioners s id ou Friday afternoon, Mr. H..L Farrer deputy President) being in the chair. Others t nt were Messrs. 1. Moss, Dr. S. C. Yin, V W. Dean, A. M. S. Angulha, H. Peirce Kucincer) and .1. Polglase918 words
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Article858 1913-05-01 5 To have met, writes a correspondent, and conversed with a man whom the world unanimously endorses as a genius must, I suppose, be counted more or less a privilege of this life. It is just seventy-five years ago that M. Charles Camille Saiut Sai ns, tho great858 words
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254 1913-05-01 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s share circular dated the 23rd inst., says:— The small business done in all sections during tho past week calls for little comment, and although there was a slight reaction in the price of rubber the sterling shares254 words
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231 1913-05-01 5 Singapore, April 25. Tho week under review has been very quiet and there is little business to record. Sterling stocks, after slight fluctuations are practically uncliauged while most locals are slightly easier. Mining shares have received practically no attention. Stkiilings. Anglo .lavas were bought231 words
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Article339 1913-05-01 5 The statement winch has been published on the authority of Captain Watson, Imp rial Service Guild, agent at Wellington (New Zealand) that Captain Oates, of the Scott expedition, had lost his feet by frost-bite before he left the tent to go to his death, is339 words
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582 1913-05-01 5 Entries fur tlio May raco meeting closed at noon on Saturday and are as follows First Day -Tuesday, May 6. 1. Tmk Ui'Knini, Starks. The Friar, The Colonel, La Cocotto, Sweet Marie, Sorouok, San Sobastiun, Hcadonist. 2 and 6. Tiik Mai.aa Siatks582 words
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1006 1913-05-01 6 Tho fortieth ordinary meeting of shareholders in tho I nion Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., was held on April 16, at the offices of the society. Hongkong. Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar presided, and there were also present: Messrs. F.1,006 words
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Article260 1913-05-01 6 This from the Siam Observer of April 17 The French mail was put on board tho Josseric at Singapore a few days ago. This vessel has arrived in Siamese waters, as she has been reportod from Koh-si-Chang. Drawing too much water to cross the Bar she260 words
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Article279 1913-05-01 6 The Japanese battle-cruiser Kongo which may be expected to pass through Singapore, bound for Japan, in the noar future, was to leave the Vickers Works at Barrow, where she was built, on her steam, gun, and torpedo trials on April 19. She will, says a home279 words
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Article209 1913-05-01 6 Several interesting though rather gruesome trophies of the Naga expedition have been brought down to Calcutta by Major Wilson, who was in command of the expedition. The one that will excite most curiosity until its story is told is a skull basket which until it was captured, was209 words
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1177 1913-05-01 6 A home paper thus refers to the new C.IMl. steamer Empress of Russia, which is due here on her maiden trip to the Far East, to-morrow: Tho departure of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s new steamer, Empress1,177 words
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Article261 1913-05-01 6 From latest advices received from .Java, it appears that the Colonial Exhibition, which is to be held at Samarang. .Java, from August to November, 1914, is going to be a big affair. The Government of the Dutch East Indies is giving a substantial subsidy, and its official261 words
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Article218 1913-05-01 6 A preliminary enquiry was opened on Thursday in the third polico court into the charges of attempted fraud and cheating which have been brought by the Chartered Rank against one of their clerks, Leong Shin Phing, of ML Syed Alwee Road. Mr. F. M. Elliot appeared for218 words
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1419 1913-05-01 7 It will be remembered that on April 17 the Government of China telegraphed to pro vincial governors and leaders of Christian churches throughout China appointing Sunday, April 27 as a day of prayer for the nation. Sympathisers with tho movement1,419 words
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Article182 1913-05-01 7 The principal of the Anglo Chinese School wishes to acknowledge the receipt from Nonya Cilia Lim Neo of a gift of $3,000 esta blishing three scholarships in tin- Senior Cambridge and Seventh Standards, bearing the name of her late husband, Towkay Ong Teck Lim, an old boy182 words
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Article173 1913-05-01 7 In Parliament on April 3, on a vote for €4:56,570 for public buildings, Sir F. Banbury moved to roduce the vote by XT ,000, the amount put in the estimate and proposed to be spent during the ensuing year in connection with the new School of173 words
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359 1913-05-01 7 Judgment, in the case iu which the captain and owners of tho Gregory Apcar wero summoned for bringing Chinese immigrants into Singapore on a ship which did not carry a fully qualified medical man, was given by Mr. Talma in tho359 words
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Article274 1913-05-01 7 The battleship Triumph, which is to go out to tho Chiua Station and be kept in reserve at Hongkong, is a sister-ship of the Swiftsure, which is being sent out to the F.ast Indies to act as flagship in those waters. The Triumph, like the Swiftsure,274 words
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Article233 1913-05-01 7 It is now under consideration whether it is not possible to increase the speed of the Madras mail train between Howrah and Madras. The Ceylon section of the IndoCoylon railway will, it is believed, be completed by the middle of October, and an in crease in tho233 words
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501 1913-05-01 7 (FROM OUK Own CoRRKSrONDKNT.) Kuala Lumpur, April 25. The Selangor Skye Meeting opened to day in favourable weather but there was only a moderate attendance. The fields, however, wero generally good and the racing interesting. The rosults wero Ex-Griffin Pony Handicap (5501 words
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736 1913-05-01 8 Writing from North Yunnan on March Ih, the correspondent of the North China Daily News states: In travelling through parts of both Yunnan and Kueichow your correspondent has lately seen enormous quantities of opium growing. In the736 words
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161 1913-05-01 8 A mooting of the Indian Christian Association was hold on Friday iu its promises, Middle Road, Mr. J. I). Ayer in the chair! Mr. S. Dyrium, of the Survey Oflice, delivered an address on Associations and their Benefits. Messrs. A. I*. John, J. (Jurupadam, .1. Dawson,161 words
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452 1913-05-01 8 At a recent mooting of the Loyal Asiatic Society at Shanghai, l>r. Stanley lectured on Chinese Embroidery of which he said tin 1 colour was its chief charm. Me went on to say In actual manipulation of stitchery they have the facility452 words
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340 1913-05-01 8 'flit! question of a railway from Burma to l hi mi, which has been raised once more by the Liverpool and Manchester Chambers of Commerce, who are preparing to take the matter up with the Secretary of State, came before the Burma Chamber340 words
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352 1913-05-01 8 British New Guinea is a laud concerning which most of us are glad to have our knowledge supplemented, and a book ou the subject by the Lieutenaut-Goveruor, Mr. .1.11.1'. .Murray, covers ground that lias been traversed by comparatively few equally competent352 words
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Article211 1913-05-01 8 The injunction iu medieval times that after a period of partial absteution from food during the Lenten season the egg should form a promineut article of diet on Easter May proves to be a peculiarly sensible one in the light of modern knowledge in regard to its211 words
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Article182 1913-05-01 8 Owning a collection of up-to-date steam vaus and motor lorries, capable of carrying over 50 tons of merchandise each trip, the Singapore Impress Company have started a general motor haulage and transport business with offices at 88 Bras Basali Road and garages in Beach Road. Tho object182 words
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Article83 1913-05-01 8 1 he mortality returns for Singapore issued by tho Registrar of Births and Deaths show that, during tho week ending April 19, there were 196 deaths (147 males, 49 females) giving a ratio j>er mille of population of 31.75. Malarial fever accounted for ‘22 deaths, phthisis 21,83 words
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628 1913-05-01 8 The AngloSiameso Treaty of 1009 brought umler the suzerainty of Great Britain small States, Kolautan, Trenggauu K, f r ami l-erlis, in the north of tile jS laLsola, which had previously been admini,"!" ed under the advice of628 words
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Article210 1913-05-01 8 A tamby named Packerisamy, employed at Messrs. Katz Bros.’ Stores, had an extra ordinary defence when charged on Thursday, in the third police court, with the theft of four handkerchiefs. Mr. Dudley Evans, the manager of the retail department, and Mr. Kirkbride, who has charge of210 words
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961 1913-05-01 9 The following correspondence on quarantine regulations at Singapore has been circulated at Hongkong. Tho first letter is from the Colonial Secretary, Ilougkong, to tin HoDgkong Chamber of Commerce. It is dated December 11, 1912, and says:— Sir.—I am directed to961 words
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656 1913-05-01 9 Lieut.-Col. E. R. H. Murray, Commandant of the Malay States Guides, reports that the regiment was up to strength during 1912. The class of recruits offering themselves for enlistment was good on the whole. There having been no difficulty in656 words
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Article1380 1913-05-01 9 (FkOM A CoftKKSPONDKNT.) Kuala Lumpur, April 27. Notwithstanding tho enormous increase of late in the number of motor buses and motor cars plyiug for biro from here all over the country, there are still a goodly number of hack gharries on tho roads. These are chiefly four-wheeled1,380 words
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385 1913-05-01 9 The secretaries of tho Singapore Poultry and Dairy Farm havo circulariHed tho HhareholderH as followH Tho diroctorH instruct uh to send you enclosed excerpts from the managing director’s first report on the farm. Following our circular letter, which accompanied385 words
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Article114 1913-05-01 10 Ma< Kbvzib.— On April 22, at the Nil ruing Homo, St. Thomas’ Walk, Singapore, to Mr. uri'l Mrs. M. Mackenzie of llevea Estate, a daughter; both well. Pkakk. On April 21, Mrs. T. M. I'eake, wife of T. M. I‘eako, Sungala Estate, Port Hickson, of a sou. Bristow.— On114 words
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Article223 1913-05-01 10 Littlk Bai.i. ini. all.. —On March 29, at Hampstead, H. Martin, son of M. Little, of Singajxire, to .lean Somers (Jordon Rallingall. Kbnnkdy—(Jltnnkss. On March 29, at Stevenage, C. Marshall Kennedy to Barbara Francis Mary, daughter of C. Guinness, of Itangonn. La Bkooy Min.ioot. —On April 26, at the223 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1211 1913-05-01 10 -Straits Times, April 24. The toll "rum we published yesterday recorded the success of Mr. Peck against the directors of Ivempas, Limited. This is one of the Sime companies and it will bo remembered that Mr. Peck hud a hand in showing that there hud been eases-Straits Times, April 24. - 1,211 words
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Article1111 1913-05-01 10 at a budget for half the amount. Times, April 25. Mr. Lloyd George leaves the finances of Britain to take care of themselves for another year. He does not take off taxes nor put them on, but is content to borrow a trifle from balances in orderat a budget for half the amount. Times, April 25. - 1,111 words
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Article1177 1913-05-01 11 personal distinction.—Straits Times, April *26. Very regretfully we have to acknowledge that Rritish Ministers have not come out of ll a Marconi inquiry without spot or blemish. had hoped that it would be proved that sir Rufus Isaacs had no other connection with the Marconi company thanpersonal distinction.—Straits Times, April *26. - 1,177 words
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Article1103 1913-05-01 11 —Straits Times, April ‘JH. Few things in our time have created more profound surpriso than the appeal of tho Chinese Government for the prayers of Christians on behalf of the Republic. It leads one to recall the long sad list of dreadful deeds which form the history,—Straits Times, April ‘JH. - 1,103 words
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Article1136 1913-05-01 11 Straits Times, April 29. There is a war dragging on in the Near East, and a young Kopublic trying to find itself in the Far East. There is a minor revolution in the Near West, ami an old Kopublic trying to make the world disarm inStraits Times, April 29. - 1,136 words
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Article1156 1913-05-01 12 bavo a punitive effect.—Straits Times, April 30. It seems quite an age since we first made acquaintance with the name of Mr. Glass. Ho was a highly imaginative person who told tall stories of getting cartloads of coin wherowitli to pay a Malayan Rajah for a— — bavo a punitive effect.—Straits Times, April 30. - 1,156 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1913-05-01 10 Tile Post !,t price of the Straits Times in $3B a year The po* '<c price of tlin Straits HiuJgrt is $l4 ft year It i» not necetsarv to suLa*( ribc for a year. The subscription* for shorter periods are at the same proporionate rate as for a year. 192 words
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Obituary125 1913-05-01 10 DEATHS. Hogan.— On April 23, at 4, Wilkie Boad Singapore, Denz.il Anthony Bertram, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Hogan. Tan. —Ou April 24, at No. 1, Tong Whatt Boad, Singapore, Wee Ong Neo, wife of the late Tan Bong 11 in, aud mother of the late Tan125 words
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Article234 1913-05-01 12 The directors of the Singapore Marini* Motor Service, having dccideil to replace the old engines in their launches, a 15 b.li.p. Thornycroft paraflin set of the M 2 type has been installed in the company's launch Glycine, by the United Kngineers, Limited, who are agents for234 words
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Article222 1913-05-01 12 The N.Y.K. liner Katori Maru, the largest steamer to be built for the company's service was launched from the yards of the Mitsu Bishi Dockyard on March 80. Her dimensions are—Length, 490 feet: breadth,6l feet; depth, 36} feet; draft (maximum), 28ft. 11 in.; gross tonnage, 10,600 tons;222 words
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Article156 1913-05-01 12 A report by Mr. J. Lornie on the working of the Registration of Deeds Ordinances during 1912, shows that in Singapore the number of deeds presented for registration was 3,563 as compared with 2,997 in 1910 and 2,936 in 1911, and the number of deeds finally156 words
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Article84 1913-05-01 12 Final returns amounting to .£lB,OOO in connection with the salvage of the Oceana were made on April 18, to the underwriters. The general average statement shows that the salvage charges on insured value of gold and silver, which amounted to £771,068 was £35,265. During the84 words
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537 1913-05-01 12 The first annual meeting of the T»] 1 Bahru Coconut Co., Limited, was held at'tl offices of Messrs. Whittall and Co.. Cnlm, w on April 21. The Hon. Mr. W. H. Figg p S?' ed, and those537 words
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277 1913-05-01 12 On September 7, 1912, at 11.15 p.m., A.B. Patrick Delaney, of H.M.S. Newcastle, was accompanying a young A.B. named Lenard, of the steamer Empress of Japan, to his ship, wdio when going up the gangway fell into the watDf striking heavily on277 words
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Article14 1913-05-01 13 I The Straits Times is not responsible fo» -be opinion® of its correspondents.)14 words
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Article200 1913-05-01 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Your articlo on tho subject of ComiKiuy Freaks, is, in Penang, more interesting than it should be to the investing public of Singapore and deals with a very real and ra ve abuse rampant here. The concentration of power over the200 words
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954 1913-05-01 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l often find myself in accord with the high level of your writing on big moral issues and would be all fours with you in this case were the facts entirely as you seem to take them.954 words
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Article534 1913-05-01 13 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —I read with interest the other day your article on the necessity of a motor ambulance in Singapore. Next probably to a medical man I have had opportunities of appreciating tho necessity of such a vehicle, aud about nine534 words
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595 1913-05-01 13 (Fkom Odu Own Correspondent.) Trenggauu, April 23. Early this morning, the Straits Governincut yacht Sew Mew and the F.M.S. steamer Sea Belle, both anchored outside the bar. At 10.15 a.m., the gnbernatioual party came ashore in the steam launches. There wore595 words
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Article158 1913-05-01 13 In tho first police court on Wednesday Captain Hennekc, of tho German steamer Spezia, was called upon to state why, after leaving Hongkong, at present declared to bean infected port, bo entered Singapore without Hying bis quarantine flag. Tho acting I’ort Health Oflicer, Dr. Matheson, prosecuted and158 words
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562 1913-05-01 13 Tlu»re was no such tiling as sleep on Tucall ay night fur the captain, officers, or any of the crew of the Hamburg'-Amorika steamer Sicilia. Rather was it a case of all hands on deck to562 words
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Article329 1913-05-01 13 .Judgment was given by Mr. Firmstono on Tuesday afternoon in the easo in which Low Pong Yarn, and Low Kuru Yi, of 6.'J, Boat Quay, woro mimrnonud by the Municipal Commissioners under three separate notices calling upon the defendants to either fill up, or properly drain threo329 words
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Article3414 1913-05-01 14 [Long and specially important messages will !>«■ found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during the past wet k arc given below. Wednesday, April 2$. A report on guulaying tests in the navy3,414 words
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Article427 1913-05-01 15 Berlin, April 23. The Imperator has safely passed Cuxhaven. The low level of water in the Elbe had prevented her passing beforo. The Kaiser will commence his trip on April 30. Owing to the delay in sailing the Crown Prince replaces the Kaiser on the trip of the427 words
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Article1325 1913-05-01 15 j (From a Correspondent.) > Kuala Lumpur, April 28. This district is situated at the extreme southern end of the Stato of Selangor aud is 3 entered in half an hour's drive in a decent motor car from the township of Klang, where automo1 biles can quite1,325 words
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529 1913-05-01 15 All who take an interest in racing in India will learn with regret of the sudden death, yesterday, at Baugalore, of Sir Apcar Alexander Apcar, k.c.s.i., of the firm of Messrs A pear and Co., of Culcutta, and529 words
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606 1913-05-01 15 Kiutbk’s Tulmubam. London, April 28. i Aftor referring to the abnormal prosfierity i of the past year Mr. Lloyd George, in presenti ing the Budget, said They had to tind thin year an additional £7,500,000, of whichKiutbk’s Tulmubam. - 606 words
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130 1913-05-01 15 A letter of which the following is a copy, has been addressed to Miss Ihmk, care of Church Missionary Society, link Shan: Colonial Secretary's (Mice, Hongkong, April Hi. Madam, lam directed to convey to you His Kxcellency the Governor's high estimation of130 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article292 1913-05-01 16 Ai'KiL 21} Alosia, G<r. str., Hubei, Hamburg, B. Moyer Hoang lift Brit, str., Travis, Amoy, Giong Ho Twickheiihum, Brit, str., Craggs, Muke, M. B. Kaislia Dilwara, Brit, str., Bamage, Kobe, A. Gillilluu 24 (iraoolms, Brit, str., Patrick, Melbourne, McAlister Scandia, tier, str., .loelmus, Yokohama, Bohn Meyer Penalty, Brit, str.,292 words
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Article208 1913-05-01 16 April 23 Nyanza, Rrit. str., Loudon A Antwerp Dioiihml, Rrit. str., Samarang A Sourabaya Theseus, licit, str., Loudon A’dam A Antwerp iSnowdonian, Hrit. str., Christmas Is. Bohemia, Aus. str., Hongkong A Shanghai Alesia, Gcr. str., ll’kong Shanghai A .Japan 24 Teesta, Hi it. str., I*. S ham I*’ang M’ras208 words
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562 1913-05-01 16 Tuesday evening witnessed the largest audi ence that has ever attempted to assemble in Wesley Church. The attempt failed, for while the church seats IKK) people, over 400 attended the service, large numbers standing throughout. There wore not many Europeans present,562 words
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Article158 1913-05-01 16 At 7 a.m. on April 10, a large gathering of officials and others witnessed the landing of our new Governor, His Excellency Mr. C. W. C. Parr, says the 8.N.8. Herald. His Excellency the acting Governor, Mr. A. C. Pearson, had left Jesselton the158 words
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Article156 1913-05-01 16 Mr. Justice Sproulc was engaged in the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, in fixing the list of cases for the May sittings. There arc 23 suits down for hearing, and include liti gatiou between Chop Ghee Teck and the Straits Trading Company, the Straits Cattle Trading Company and156 words
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Article270 1913-05-01 16 Singaporh, April 30, 1913. exchanqe On London Bank m/s 2/4* Demand 2/4* Privato 6 m/s 2/4$ 8 m/s 2/4J 5 On Gkrmany Bank d/d 238* Private 3 m/s 243* On Franck Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 299i On India Bank T. T. 174* Private 30 d/s270 words
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Article310 1913-05-01 16 Singapore, April 30, 1018. MINING. ValTel B ?i ers Selle 10 10 Ampang 8.50 9.50 10 10 Belat Tin 8.60 8.80 10 10 Bruang 1.85 2.30 10 10 Kanaboi 2.10 2.25 10 10 Kampar par 10 10 Kinta Association 13.00 14.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.18.9 2.5.0310 words
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Article484 1913-05-01 16 Per P. and O. Devanha connectiu« at Colombo with Macedonia, sailing May '> -L Mr. A. Burgess, Mr. W. L. Leonard! Mr! A. H. Kenu, Miss Shaw, Capt. A. \v Pearso, Mr. Jones, Mr. J. Cruden, Mr B. H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cooier and484 words
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Article300 1913-05-01 16 Holbrook is the title of a new company, the memorandum and articles of association of which have been published in the Ceylon Official Gazette. Its object is to acquire the Holbrook Estate, Lindula, in extent 206 acres more or less, and the following shares: —15,000 shares300 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1913-05-01 17 (Extract from the “BYSTANDER” 5th March, 1913). THE UBIQUITOUS BOLLINGER At the banquet which was held at the Connaught Rooms on February 26th, in connection with the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, and where about nine hundred people were present, Bollinger 1906 vintage, was one of two wines used, whilst we153 words
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Page 18 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1913-05-01 18 Civil, Mechanical. Electrical Marine. SPECIALISTS I NT Rubber Plantation Machinery and Buildings. Motor Boats, Lighters and Light Draft Steamers. Complete Electrical Installations. Ferroconcrete Structures. Mining and Pumping Machinery. Structural Steelwork. Heavy, Light and Ornamental Castings, Etc., Etc. LARGEST STOCK IN THE EAST OF ESTATE IMPLEMENTS, ENGINEERS’ TOOLS, BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL345 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article162 1913-05-01 1 (iKNKR It. Ihibber Items 1 Rubber Auctions 1 It libber Estate Case 8 Congo's Exports 4 Merubakut Estate 5 F. M. S. Itubber Export l>uty 5 Peck v. Kenipas. Ltd. The Rubber Industry 6 I’. M. S. Rubber Exports 9 London and Singapore Rubber Prices 10 l*K I.KUKAMS London162 words
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Article151 1913-05-01 1 Mossrs. Guthrie and Go. have received ruble advice from the secretary of tlie Rukit Kajang Rubber Estates, Ltd., that an interim •lividond of 10 per cent, has been declared, payable on May 2. The directors of .Java Consolidated Rubber and Col Tee Estates, Ltd., have decided to. recommend151 words
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134 1913-05-01 1 (Fkom Our Own Corkkspondent.) London, April 29. The tone at the rubber auction to-day was better and prices slightly higher. Eight hundred and ninety-seven tons of Plantation was offered (750 tons Malayan) against 1,018 tons (797 tons Malayan)134 words
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Article55 1913-05-01 1 Siuce the beginning of the year the fall had been continuous until yesterday, as the following top prices show Plantation Fine Para. January 14 4/8 16 2H 4 6 4/4 February 11 1/4 4/3 25 4/2 4/1 March 11 4/1 3/11 April 1 8/10 3/8 1555 words
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41 1913-05-01 1 Fine Para Plantation. Spot Forward First Latex April. 23 3/5 3/5} 3/3} 24 3/5 3/5} 3/3 25 3/5 3/51 3/2 i 26 3/5 3/5 3/2* 28 3/4} 3/4 8/2} 29 3/4} 3/43/841 words
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Article188 1913-05-01 1 In a report by the acting Rritisli Consul at Honolulu on the trade of Hawaii in the year ended June 30, 1912, it is stated that rubber is steadily becoming a more important item of Hawaii’s products. On the island of Maui many trees have been planted,188 words
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115 1913-05-01 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 24. Additional final dividends are declared as follows:—Seremban 10 per cent. Krabang 5, Sapumalkande 10, Sunnygawa 40, Blackwater 35. An active bear campaign is in progress in rubbers, chiefly iu Linggis115 words
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Article307 1913-05-01 1 The eighty-fifth auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on Tuesday when there wore offered for sale 289 cases (pels. 306.25 or 40,833 lbs.) and sold 225 cases (pels. 242 or 32,267 lbs.) The prices realised were:— Sheet smoked ...3151 to $l7l unsmoked 143307 words
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610 1913-05-01 1 KELANTAN DEVELOPMENT CO. Progress Made —Acquisition of Further Interests. The statutory mooting of the Kolantan Produce and IJovolopmont Company, Limited, was hold on March ‘20 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. James Henry Kenton (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said You are aware that this is610 words
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1665 1913-05-01 2 The third annual goneral meeting of tho Eow Seng Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 4, at the registered office of the company, 19, St. Dunstan's Hill, Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. H. R. Yuille presiding. The1,665 words
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Article72 1913-05-01 2 Ihe report of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Lubber Company, Limited, states that including £3,7. r »H brought forward, the divisible surplus is £37,940. The directors recommend a final dividend of 7s Cd. per share, making 60 per cent, for the year, leaving £3,691 to be carried72 words
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1788 1913-05-01 2 The third annual general meeting of the Java Amalgamated Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on March 28, at the registered office of the couipauy, No. 59, Eastcheap, E.C. Mr. Herbert Wright (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, iu moving the adoption1,788 words
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3096 1913-05-01 3 following is the judgment of the Lords of Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ou the appeal of Loke Yew v. The Port Swetteuhatn Rubber Company, Limitod, from the Court of Appeal for the Federated Malay States,3,096 words
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606 1913-05-01 3 The report of the Merton Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., for the year ended IJecembor 41 last to be submitted to the meeting on the Bth proximo, states that the superintendent reports it lias been found that the previous survey is606 words
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1228 1913-05-01 4 The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Ayer luining Rubber Estate, Limited,was held at the I’cmuig Chamber of Commerce, on the 21st iust., sayH the I’inung Gazette. There were present Messrs. W. Barnett <in the1,228 words
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2089 1913-05-01 4 The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Wampoe Tobacco and Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on March 27, at tho registered office, 1-4, Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. Charles Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said2,089 words
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200 1913-05-01 4 According to a Foreign Office report on the Congo, the exports of that country in 1911 (including transit exports) show a falling oil’ compared w ith those of 1910, but the figures are provisional and subject to rcctilication. The decrease amounts200 words
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Article78 1913-05-01 4 The report of the Edinburgh Rubber tate (Selangor), Limited, states that the < 1 was 180,539 )hs. anti realised an avi r«ig' 1“ of is. 8 M. The estimate for tho curr< nt is 800,800 lbs. The sum at the ere lit lit and loss account is78 words
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2454 1913-05-01 5 The second annual general meeting of the Bah Lias Tobacco and Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on March 27, at the registered offices of the company, 1-4, Great Tower Stroet, E.C., Mr. C. Arthur Lampard (chairman of2,454 words
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Article217 1913-05-01 5 Another of our rubber estates has successfully passed through tho tedious and expensive probation of felling and planting and has reached that stage when the seemingly endless outflow of money is met and checked by a gradually increasing inflow of golden pro fits, observes the British North Borneo217 words
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Article78 1913-05-01 5 For the period from May 2 to 15, inclusive, the <luty on cultivated rubber on which e\|>ort duty is leviable in the F.M.S. on an ad valorem basis, in accordance with the mbs under the Customs Duties Enactment will be assessed on the following prices: Sheet78 words
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558 1913-05-01 5 Tho tuotion brought by Mr. F. C. Pock against tlio directors of Ketnpas, Ltd., to secure registration of his shares in tho books of tho company, caino on for hearing bcforo tho Chief Justice (Sir Win. Hyndiuan-Jones) at Malacca, on558 words
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Article296 1913-05-01 5 The annual mooting of tho Shelford Rubber Kstato, Limited, was held at Glasgow on March .‘ll. Sir John Ire Primrose, Part., who presided, said the directors did not consider the amount of rubber collected to be satisfactory, and the reason for tho poor output appeared to have296 words
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2353 1913-05-01 6 The ordinary general meeting of tho Bukit Cloh Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 3, at the registered offices of the company, 139, Cannon Street, E. C., Mr. R. Hoflmaun (chairman of tho company) presiding. The Chairman said The2,353 words
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517 1913-05-01 6 The report of tho Tenom (Borneo! Rubber Company, Limited, states that during the year to December 31 275 acres were planted with Para rubber ou Mengattal estate. It is intended to plant up a further 45 acres at Mengattal estate, which will517 words
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609 1913-05-01 6 Tho secretaries of tho United Sua Rubber Fstates, Limited, have issued cular to the shareholders, which «t-it a cir follows Wo are instructed to that tho board has had under careful c y U deration financial proposal for pay in.»609 words
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264 1913-05-01 6 The following relates to the position of the rubber industry when the last mail left home on April 4. The details are extracted from the London and China Express of that date: The Rubber share market has been subject to severe264 words
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1190 1913-05-01 7 I lu annual general meeting of shareholders ii 1 he Cbangkat Serdang Kstates, Ltd., was held at Commercial Cnion Buildings, at noon, n Friday. There wore present Mr. Denis Moiuc, presiding and the Rev. X. J. Couvreur directors). Messrs.1,190 words
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Article13 1913-05-01 7 [The Straits Times is not responsible lot tiie opinions of its correspondents.)13 words
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Article150 1913-05-01 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It will doubtless he gratifying to tho shareholders to know that in fulfilment of the promise made by the directors in tho re|>ort submitted at the last annual ordinary general meeting, they have acquired a block of unplanted150 words
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Article811 1913-05-01 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Our paternal Government has taken the greatest trouble in safeguarding tho interests of labourers on rubber estates. What with protoctors to attend to their welare and hospitals to go to in time of sickness, heir lot is far from811 words
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Article396 1913-05-01 7 The report of tho London Asiatic Bubber and Produce Company, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year to December 31 amounted to 706,945 lbs., against an estimate of 600,000 lbs., and a crop secured in 1911 of 352,688 lbs. The gross price realised396 words
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857 1913-05-01 7 An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in l lu I'andan (Singapore) Robber Kstates, Limited, was held at Commercial Cnion Buildings, at noon, on Tuesday, Mr. Lee C'hoon (iuan presiding. Others preaent were Messrs. K. L. L. Uraddell, C’apt. Craig, Koh San llin,857 words
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2455 1913-05-01 8 The seventh annual general mee ting of the shareholders of the* Golden Hope Ituhher Est it 'S Limited, was In 1 1 on April 2, at tho London (’liamber of Commerce, Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. James Lloyd2,455 words
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1048 1913-05-01 8 At the aunual general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, held at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Mr. Macfadyen in the chair, the Javanese labour question came under review upon the reading of the following letter from the Controller of Labour1,048 words
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Article177 1913-05-01 8 At a meeting to bo held on June 20, the shareholders of the Djapoera (Indragiri) 1 bibber Co., Ltd., are to be asked to approve of the sale of the undertaking to a company to bo formed in Loudon, which has been negotiated by tho Cultuur177 words
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3133 1913-05-01 9 1’lie fifteenth ordinary general meeting of jio Klanang Produce Company, Limited, was held on April 3. at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgate Place, E.C., Mi. D. K. Micliie (chairman of the company) The Chairman said It is very pleasing to3,133 words
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Article284 1913-05-01 9 The report of tlio Glenshiel Rubber Estates Company, Limited, states that no oxtenHiooH were made during thoyear to Docomber 31. The total crop harvested in 1912 amounted to 163,615 lbH., against tiio estimate of 185,500 lbs. The average gross price realised for the rubber was Is. 3.97284 words
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Article116 1913-05-01 9 A comparative statement of the rubber (in tons) exported from the Federated Malay States to date this year appears in the F.M.S. Oovcrnment Gazette. The principal figures are given below i. I hiring Value Destination. nl ?k the 1913 March. year. to date. tons. tons. 9 S.116 words
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1827 1913-05-01 10 Capital Par value Stock Singapore Antho- each sharo Dividenda. Malaya* Exohange Fraser and Co. s rised. -1," 101Q 1011 Compawim. Prioes, Prioee. Calls paid 1912. 1911. April 2. April 80. up are:— r 85,0001,827 words
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