Malaya Tribune, 25 November 1914

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  • 41 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. 1.- No 278. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1914 Price 5 Cents. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. 1914. THE GREAT WAR. NOTES AND NEWS. tbc n?alapa tribune» WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 344 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NIGHT I commencing at 9 p.m. shakp. TO-NIGHT M JUST ARRIVED BY THIS MAIL All Hot, All Hot, All Hot. A batch of German prisoners being c Perfect Scout. ake t0 the French Camps. Canadians arrive at Salisbury A Good Haul of
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    • 142 1 G. R. COELHO, 52, Selegie Road. Piano Tuner. Dealer and Repairer. Undertakes To Play at Dances. TERMS MODERATE. 7-8 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, ORCHARD ROAD. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. Telephone No. 602. 26-10 25-4-15 I i Under Entirely
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    • 267 1 We Make Our Hall The 4 Coolest' In the District by Showing The Hottest Programmes Call On Us-The Cji^l Picture Palace JUNCTION OF ALBERT and REXCOOLEX STREETS. TO-NIGHT! All Red-Hot Pictures TO-NIGHT AN 8. C. A, G. L. DRAMA sACTs HONOUR AWAKENED mparts ADAPTED FROM PAUL HERVIEU'S FAMOUS PLAY LE
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  • 306 2 A young officer who has seen the whole course of the campaign from the landing of the British troops writes to an English news- paper I wish you would try to make the people in England understand that they should be most exceedingly thankful that they are living
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  • 200 2 Calcutta, Nov. 11. —As regards shipping conditions we have ascertained that they have been normal for some time past The destruction of the Emden and the internment of the Koenigsberg will remove any fears shipowners may have entertained regarding the fate of their vessels. Trade routes
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  • 137 2 To farther the trade interests of Japan in China, particularly in Shantung, the Tungwen Association is reported as having established a a branch at Tsinan, the capital of Shantung, where among other things the mediation between native and Japanese merchants and investigations of the possibilities of local markets
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 257 2 THE Xmas Bazaar is NOW OPEN COME AND SEE TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! AND SANTA CLAUS STOCKINGS In Great Variety AT John Little Co., Ltd. CHONG FEE Co., TAILORS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. 301 303, North Bridge Road, mllĔmk Jo action of North Bridge Bras Basah Road Spore. 1 ESTABLISHED 1860. Wm^SkS
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    • 343 2 Tuition by Correspondence FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University Matriculation, H'»ngkong University Matriculation, Professional Preliminary Examination, S. S. and F. M, S. Medical School Entrance Examination AND ALL EXAMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH GOVERNMENT CLERKSHIPS IN THE S.S. AND F.M.S. Prospectus and Scale of Fees on. Application to THE SECRETARY.
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  • 983 3 7.200 Ostend Exiles in a Collier. Babies' Fate At Sea. over 12,WK) Belgian refugees en landed in England on Oct. 10 1( j bcenes of great suffering were •.vitiM d. These fugitives escaped trom German rule in every possible orU i (.f craft, and thousands had apent
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  • 96 3 An official Galician paper, sa\s the London Morning Post, prints a list of 209 geographical nams in the Austrian territory occupied by Russia which require a sliyht change, the rest being already qnite Russian. Lvoff (Lemberg) we know. Przemysl should be Pereunshl, Czemowitz must now be >vtai, with hundreds
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  • 1097 3 The present struggle between the Russia* and German forces reminds the reader of history that this is not the first time Germany has known the foot of the Muscovite invaders, and that the severest defeat experienced by Frederick the Groat throughout his chequered career was at the
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  • 85 3 The Hague, Oct. 23.—Reports from Brussels state that the Germans are building airship sheds at Brussels, Ghent, Kruges, and Antwerp. Count Zeppelin is now at Brussels busily engaged in inspecting the works. Several thousand men from the workshops of Friedrichshafen are at work, and the shed»
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  • 473 3 Sent to Sleep by Lyddite A letter from Lieut. E. H. T. Broadwood, of the 1st Norfolk: Regiment, reads I do not know what people athome think of the war, whether they have got the right idea or not, but what both sides have been going through this
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  • 95 3 New York, Oct 12 —The White* Star liner De phic, which arrived here to-day from Auckland, with 6,000 tons of beef, reported that there are 5,000 German retddents in New Zealand, prisoners of war, literally guarded by sharks. The i*litnd up->n which the Teutons arc isolated il
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  • 1574 4 In view of the fact that at the present time the Italian Ambassador at the Court of St. James is conferring in Rome with the French and Russian Ministers accredited to the Court of the King of Italy and Signor Sannoni, the recently appointed Italian Minister
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  • 448 4 The recent announcements relative to Messrs Alfred Holt and Oft and the Straits Steamship Com] concluding arrangements for the development of trade as between Bangkok and the Straits, putting on the route, shortly, fine new steamers and continuing the business the while with a number of sp*
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 263 4 Robinson Co. Sole Agents In the Straits Settleiuenfe and Federated Malax State* FOR The NEW-HUDSON MOTOR CYCLES CATALOGUES PRICES on APPLICATION. DON'T HOARD YOUR CASH. Take out a good substantial policy in The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company, Limited. The head of every family shonld ask himself this pertinent question,
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    • 43 4 State Express Cigarettes. No- 555 ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE IN THEIR QUALITIES. CHOW KIT CO., Singapore Kuala Lumpur. TAN SENG CHONG CO. ARCHITECTS AND GENERAL AGENTS FOR BUILDINGS DESIGNS, ESTIMATES, BUILDING SURVEYS, Etc., UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION 14, RAFFLES QUAY (TOP FLOOR) Telephone 1286. CHARGES MODERATE.
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  • 173 5 Mr. M. E. Plumpton, who has the manager of the local firm rsAdamson,Gilfillan and Co Id., for a long period, and has proved a genial and popular perlooality in the commercial and aocial spheres of this town, leaves lot Europe by the mail to-morrow with Mrs. Plumpton and family.
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  • 87 5 Mrs. EL B Salmond (Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour) begs to acknowdge, with many thanks, the followfurther subscriptions cts. Prei iously acknowledged Mr. X. Howell (Malacca) 10.00 Mr. John Telfer 10.00 Collection Hotel boxes 2.20 Mr. B. A. C. Van Wulven 5.00 J. W. Goldthrop (Kuala Lumpur) 25.00
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  • 1102 5 Tin is at £137 in London. —:o:— The Bank of England rate is 5%. —:o:— Copra is being sold in London at £23.15. —:o:— Tin seems still steady in the F.M.S. at $054. —:o:— Black pepper is now fetching. 5 5/16 in London. —MM The next local
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  • 80 5 Reuter's Services. Germans Worsted Along Vistula-Warta Front. Austro'German Army Hurled Back Near Cracow and the Great Fortress Now Target of Russian Artillery. ERZEROUM IN PERIL. Victorious Russians Severely Repulse Turks, Capture Ammunition Train and Artillery 9 and Threaten Erzeroum. Portugal Joining* in
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  • 49 5 Portugal's Attitude. Will intervene at Suitable Moment. London, Nov. 24, 10.15 p.m. Lisbon Congress has adopted unanimously the resolution of the Premier authorising Portugal to intervene in the war at any suitable moment in accordance with the terms of the British Alliance, also authorising the necessary measures.
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  • 86 5 Germans Again Repulsed. London, Nov. 24» 4.40 a.m. Petrograd Official The fighting between the rivers Vistula and Warta continues and is assuming an extremely obstinate character north of Lodz. We everywhere repulsed impetuous German attacks all day on Sunday. Fresh forces of the enemy have been discovered
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  • 27 5 London, Nov. 24, 4.40 a.m. The Bourse Gazette at Petrograd says that it is persistently inmoured that the Russians are bombarding the Cracow forts.
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  • 33 5 London, Nov. 24, 12.30 p.m. Petrograd A message from headquarters announces the receipt of a series of favourable despatches from the Vistula-Warta front. The enemy is retreating from the line Strykov-Zgiersz-Schadak-Zdunskavlia-Voznika.
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  • 70 5 Russian Successes. London, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. Petrograd Official: The Russian advance guards continue to repulse the enemy in the region of Erzerum and have completely defeated a column of Turks, capturing an ammunition train. We also won engagements at Kara Kilissa, Alascherd, and also on the
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  • 92 5 [Courteously supplied by French Consul-) Officially Communicated. Paris, Nov. 23, G.2-) p.m. Official: Yesterday the enemy opened a very violent cannonade against our positions, principally at Ypres where the cathedral, the central market and many houses were set on fire. The enemy has also bombarded Soissons and
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  • 216 5 Court of Appeal. Before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. M. L. Woodward, Mr. Justice Earnshaw, the Puisne Judge, and Mr. Justice Ebden of Penang. Malacca AppealThe appeal brought by Pana Eader Hussain Sahib against a decision of the District Judge at Malacca was continued this morning. Mr. L.
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  • 1122 6 Tbe Spirit of the Gurkhas. The following are extracts from soldiers' htWsas publish d in the Daily Ma 1 just a month ago AH Officer. —When the Gurkhaa were told tr-nt tbev were wanted to fight in the great war t-iey asked, Shall we all b€ killed?" and
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  • 65 6 The Committee beg to acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of the following Already acknowledged $4,764.68 W. T. Stoton 10 Pegoh Ltd. (European staff) 75 Pegoh Ltd. (Clerical staff) 8 Penghulus, Sidangs and Anak Buah of Ayer Panas 25.90 Mukim of Chabau 1006 Chabau Rubber Estate (Chinese staff)
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  • 108 6 The Committee beg to acknowledge the following further subscriptions Belgian. Local. Previously acknowledged $1,148.35 1)18 H. H Ramsay 10 G. L. Godden 10 L. R. Edmett 10 T. L. Ames 5 J. W. Simons 5 J. A. le Doux 10 G. W. Wight 10 F. Hosking
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  • 450 6 Officer's u Ten Points" on Active Service. A letter from Lieut. G. A. Prideaux, of the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Alberts), to a recruit reads One does learn out here very quickly indeed what one wants and also what to do to make oneself comfortable.
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  • 243 6 New Note Issue. The Tientsin Times publishes a communication from its Peking correspondent relating to Chinese Currency, which, it seems, is in a fair way to be seriously complicated by the issue of millions of fractional notes of very low denominations. It is stated that the Government
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 249 6 F« NORTH BRITISH CLINCHER MOTOR TYRES THE TYRES 1 HAT ARE SUPERIOR BECAUSE They are made of Plantation Rubber. They cannot, Saw with the Wheels' Motion. You have longer Tyre Life and L 88 Punctures. You become a stranger to bursts and wayside worries. ASK FOR OUR PRICE LISTS. GASOLENE
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  • 563 7 Latest Details. Madras, Nov. 14.—The Times of Ceylon says that when the Emden, accompanied by her collier Buresk, made her appearance off Cocos Islands excitement naturally prevailed. The German cruiser was still disguised as a four-funnelled vessel and it was the fact that those ashore thought they
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  • 112 7 Tokyo, Oct. 31.—A loan contract lias been entered into by Messrs Okura and Co. with the provincial government of Mu*den as an outcome of protracted negotiations. The new loan, IJOO/000 yen, bears interest of 8 pel cent. It is secured by mortgage on the shat-s of the
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  • 149 7 Singapore Golf Club. Andrew Carrie Cop. The following is the result of this competition, which has been going on since Sept. 28 Mrs. Wilson beat Mrs. Drummond, 7 6. Mrs. F. G. Stevens beat Mrs. Finlay son, 4 3. Mrs. Newall beat Mrs. Everitt, 8 6. Mrs. R. L.
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  • 284 7 London, Oct. 10.—Not before it was .high time an Order in Council has been issued to the raiding of British surnames by allien enemies in our mi dst. The British-bom subjects of German or Austrian »attraction and those who have taken out naturalisation papers are exempt
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 238 7 'jm-JITSITvs WRESTLING professor Hagio, Jiu-JitHU expert has been challenged figl i t-ninst Wata Singh nd Baga Singh, two wellknown Bengali Wiestlers. THE MATCH WILL TAKE PLACE ON Thursday, 26th November, 1914 AT 9 P.i*. SHARP At The THEATRE ROYAL, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. ADMISSION BY TICKETS ONLY LOT Cla>> 2.00 jNh
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    • 40 7 Vichy Celestin *Best Table Water This Water known md used over a 1000 years by all kinds of A pint taken early in the morning will make you fit for the Gaggino&Co., Agents. I No. 6, Raffles Square Baabam Street.
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    • 401 7 NOTICE CREDIT! CREDIT! CREDIT I If You Want Credit Come to os* WE STILL BELIEVE IN CREDIT. HIN WATT CO, THE UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS OF Hardware Iron a Needle ti an Aicfcar. TENTS FOR CIRCUSES, CINEMATOGRAPHS, SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK of all descriptions by skilled workmen. BOON SENG Co.
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  • 198 8 Messrs Barlow’s Report. Singapore, Nov. 24. —At the auction to-day the offerings were again large, some 100 tons being catalogued. A good demand was maintained throughout and towards towards the close prices advanced. The highest price of the sale —$121 was realised for the Best Fine Ribbed
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  • 245 8 {By courtesy of Messrs Guthrie and Co.) Singapore, Nov. 24. —In spite of the fact that advices received from London during the past week have been the reverse of encouraging the demand experienced at to-days' auction showed an improvement as compared with that of last week and
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  • 144 8 Messrs Barlow and Co. report in their Weekly Market Report issued on 24th inst. as follows Copra.—Since our last report the market has weakened and values have declined about 20 to .'50 cent per pkl. on the week. Fine Sundried $8.70, Fair to Good &8.20 to .$8.40. COFFEE.—There
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  • 598 8 Facts Relative to the Support Offered by the Pnnces aad Peoples of India to the Kin* -Emperor in the Great War. We are indebted to the courtesy of His Excellency the Governor for a copy of Papers relating to the splendid patriotism of our Indian fellow-subjects, whose
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  • 79 8 REVISED TIMES. Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for north at 7.7 a.m. and 7.0 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9.0 a., 10.29 a., noon, 1.30 p., 2.55 p n 4.40 p. Mail arrive» from north at 8.16 a.m. and <.14 p.m. Trains leave from Johore
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  • 73 8 Singapore, November 25 On London— Bank 4 m/s. 2/4 7/16 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private 3 m/s. 2/4 3/4 On India— Bank T. T. 17i{ On Hongkong— B.nk d/d 24] On Shanglini— Bank d/d. 104;) On Ja\ a— Bank T. T. 141!, On Japan— Bunk d/d. Ll*} Sovereigns—buying rate $8.54
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 552 8 F. S. RATNAYAKE Late of the Ceylon Survey Department and F.M.S. Survey, Licensed Surveyor and Leveller, S S., undertakes surveys of every description. Has considerable experience in extensive surveys in Malaya, holds diploma and first-class local references and possesses full equipment of up-to-date instruments. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office No. 56, Tank
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 275 8 FIXTURES. Wednesday, 25th. High water 4.42 a.m. 7 ft. 4 ins.; 3.46 p.m. 7 ft. 9 ins. Thursday, 26th. Anateur Performance ict»j»ia Theatr*. High water5.45 a.m. 7 ft. 5 ins. 0.18 p.m. 7 ft. 5 ins. Friday. 27th. Meeting Municipal Commissioners. 2.3U p.m. Cold Storage Meeting. Noon. Exchange. High water:—6.37
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  • 1482 9 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Pulan Bulang Rubber and Produce Co., Ltd., was held at noon yesterday at the company'B registered offices, French Bank Buildings. Mr. W H. MacGregcr occupied the chair.There were present Messrs A. D. Allen, J. W. van de Stadt, D. Y.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 338 9 I GOODRICH TYRES AMERICAN TYRES FOR AMERICAN CARS Obtainable at all Garages READ THROUGH THIS LIST. It may interest you to know we hold large and fresh stocks. Our pricei are as usual in spite of the War. Foods Kepler's Solution Peruna Tonic j r y& Moore's Parmint VinTona* 8
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    • 312 9 XTbe TEdbune EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. This Bureau will furnish employers—free of charge, —with full particulars of the qualifications and experience of suitable men for any position they have vacant. Employees desiring appointments can have their applications filed on the Register for a fee of $5. This includes L The retention of
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 386 10 SHIPPING Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3, Collyer Quay. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. RkvnHT Muntok and Palembang Nov. 25 &U.GKKL Pontianak Not. 25 MebKUS Singkawang, Selakpu, Pemangkat and Sambas Nov. 26 V. HOGENDORP Tanjong-Mengeidar, Tanjong-Leidong,
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    • 153 10 The Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd, FOR PORT SWETTI VHAM AND PEKA ~3. Vessels for above port, nil* be despatched from the Roads. For freight, etc. apply to EAST INDIES TRADING CO„ Agents. 37, Robinson Road. or Sarkies Bros, (for first class passage only,) FUKACAWA KISEN KAISHA (S.S. C 0.,) HEAD
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    • 185 10 SHIPPING Steam Navigation Company. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage and Further Informadon, to: H. W. BUCKLAND, AGENT. INSURANCE The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited. HEAD OFFICE. —Singapore. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAN CHAY VaN,
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    • 383 10 I GUAN KIAT GO. Ship-Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Import°rs and Exporters, and Commission Agents, Estate, RiceMill and Saw-Mill Suppliers. 37, PHILLIP STREET. Telegraphic Address: GUANKIAT. Codes A.B.C. sth Edition and Al Telephone Nos. 1233 1174 (Private 1450.) Sole Agents for GLOBE BOILER FLUID, THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING
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    • 235 10 raneegungT Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS: INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18-11 17 TO LET TO LET. A newly-built House at No. «j Keppel Road (late Krian Str For further particulars ar THIO SOEN VAN No. 21, South Canal Roac 5-11 HI TO LET A Large, Airy Bright Change Alley with
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