Malaya Tribune, 10 December 1914

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  • 40 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. 1, No 291. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1914 Price 5 Cents. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1914. THE GREAT WAR. notes and news. tl)C rPalapa tribune. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.
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    • 652 1 PALLADIUM ORCHARD ROAD Sinj»pore'» Premier Tieitre. CRCHARO ROAD TO-NICHT I COMMENCING AT 9 p.m. Shabp. TO"NICHT I! H3S IT EVER STRUCK Y©U < haUenc our CONTEMPORARIES to show you in one NIGHT PATHE GA? MONT fffAR ECLAIR GAZETTES And an entirp change of A.K. Dramas and Comics including MAX BECOMES
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  • 221 2 The new note wi'l shortly be in the hand.- of the public, says the London Refer* c, which adds that it is a great improvement on the first issue. The notes have been pro duced on specially prepared paper of special watermark design, manufactured by Messrs
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  • 245 2 The Committee beg to acknowledge the following further subscriptions Belgian. Local. Previously acknowledged ...$4,049.05 983.00 Govt. English School.Muar: Staff 75.00 Govt. English School.Muar: Boys. 12.07 W. H. Hofiand 10.00 H. H. Morrison... 25 00 10.00 Mengkibol Rubbbb Estate. GY.L.L. 5.00 P.F.L. 5.0 i) Lim Liong Kin
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    • 348 2 Jobn Isittle <50, Istd.j SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. j Seasons Catalogue From December Ist Prices I in our Seasons Catalogue I (with a lew exceptions) will I be subject to 5 per cent j Cash Discount or 5 f*er cent j Discount on Credit Accounts I j paid within a
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    • 27 2 TROPICAL PRODUCE And COCOANUT OIL. Selling agencies wanted by London Gentleman with good connection. Write to: H. BOURNE, Kingsway Chambers 46, Kingsway, LONDON, W.C. 30-5 S v
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    • 434 2 Tuition by Correspondence FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University Matriculation, Hongkong 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 P.M.& Prospectus and Scale of Fees on Application to THE SECRETARY,
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  • 2153 3 Gallant Japanese Tars. From a Japan** gentleman in Tokio to ode in Lngland). (Jeriuany, pursuing her blind course, did not concede to our proposals' which were made with a genuine re to keep the Far East from being drawn into the vortex of the European disturbance, and forc--1I
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  • 264 3 Conspiracy is Reveilei by White Paper Issued in London. London, Nov. 13.—The startling revelation that a conspiracy existed for iending bombs to Egypt is made in a White Paper on the rupture of British relations with Turkey, issued last night. The
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  • 75 3 London, Nov. 12. The name* of the German and Austrian Emperors have been remored from the list of British Fiel J-Mar*hals in t ie Army List just published also from th* lists of officers of the Royal Drago.ms and King's Dragoon Guards, of
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  • 378 3 I aris, Nov. 3.—A remarkable letter from a Lorraine peasant is published here to-day. It is written from a village in the Vosges to her soldier husband who is away at the western theatre of the war. It gives a peculiarly striking
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  • 273 3 •'The strange thing," says Tbe Times, "is that Germans believe their country to be the object of intense hatred, envy, and jealousy on the part of all the world." Hut is it so very strange The German* have themselves hated, envied, and been jealous of the
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  • 1053 4 It is a common observation that the promise of youth is more frequently unfulfilled than fulfilled. Apparently bright intellects, sharpened by education, pass from school and university to the conflict of the world to be blunted and rendered commonplace. Other minds, slower of apprehension, develop characteristics in
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  • 32 4 Our Perak correspondent reports that good progress is being made with the erection of the Chenderiang Tin Co 's dredger, which is expected to be in full working order early next February.
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  • 462 4 That the prospects of those interred in the rice trade and of the ii S S.S. combine are bright especially, at the moment, as regard the Straits-Bangkok trad*- appean abundantly manifest from th tenor of the latest news from th> capital of Siam. Not only
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  • 180 4 Messrs Powell and Co., the well known auctioneers and valuers, win have been established here ovei half a century, have issued a coloured wall-calendar for L9IS which for originality of design arlj general utility may be equalled Jot surely not surpassed. The colourscharts of Singapore Island
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  • 20 4 The total amount collected in untitled for the purchase of a scout crin* has- reached the sum of tcs. !i
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    • 326 4 BEDSTEADS. Fitted with Wire Mattress. and Detachable Mosquito 11 7*^*^.-3 Poles as Illustrated. 3 FEET WIDE |j f V J $14.20 each. L^™*^ 3 Ft. 6 In. WIDE. |**^^^^^^^^J^ $16.00 each. C jf LENGTH 0 Ft. 6 Iv BRITISH MANUFACTURE. 6 Combination Bedstead with Ibm -^TT* Wire Mattress and Mosquito
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    • 42 4 Chief Whif A GOOD CIGARETTE AT A MODERATE PRICE. CHOW KIT CO., Singapore Kuala Lumpur. TAN SENC CHONC 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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  • 489 5 Mr. L. Ray man is gazetted assistant D. 0., Pekan. —:o: Mr. S. W. Jones is now assistant !>istrict Officer, Lipis. —-:o: The Rampsdi Coconut Estates proiced 16,500 nuts last month. -—:o:— Mr. .J. Laird has been appointed IssiSSSßt Warden of Mines, Perak. —iot I in Tin
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  • 190 5 The Eastern Front. Russians Discover German Tactics. Reuter's Services. London, Dec. 9, 7*35 p.m. One of the consequences of the Lowicz Lodz battle is, that the Germans have brought large reinforcements to the eastern front. The reinforcements total six army corps and five divisions of cavalry, a
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  • 149 5 Story of the Great Battle in Poland. London, Dec. 9, 9.30 a.m. Petrograd A communique describing the recent operations in Poland says The enemy, on Nov. 19th, after incredible efforts and sacrifices, succeeded in breaking our front in the region of Piontek. whereafter the German avalanche rushed
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  • 72 5 The Fortress of Antwerp. Recapture By Allies Expected- London, Dec. 9, a m. According to Dutch papers, the Allies fleet on Monday resumed the bombardment of the Belgian coast in support of an advance from Mannekensvere towards Ostend. The Dutch papers continue to report considerable movements of German
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  • 39 5 London, Dec. 9, a.m. An Austrian communique claims that the troops have driven the Russians from Wieliczka to the south of Cracow, and says that the Germans have repulsed renewed Russian attacks south-west of Piotrokov.
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  • 73 5 Most Impressive Illustration of Loyalty. London, Dec. 9, t> a.m. Correspondence relating to the war gifts of the Dominions and Colonies was published last night. It is a most impressive volume of the Empire's loyalty. The Gold Coast Council has resolved to defray the cost of
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  • 56 5 Leader cf Rebellion Drowned. London, Dec 9, 11.40 a.m. Pretoria, official During a short engagement on the banks of the river Vaal, General Beyers, with others, endeavoured to cross the river. Beyers fell from his horse. He disappeared under, the water. It is believed that he
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  • 108 5 Fi&htiaf alcn* the Whole Front London, Dec. 9, 8-15 a.m Petnwrad. official The Bghting which has developed in the Pras-nysz-Ziechanowa district, between Warsaw and Mlawa, has not yet finished. Fighting also occurred in the Protokow region, where we had partial successes. A battle which began on the
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  • 66 5 Capture many Men, Regimental Colours 1 and Band. London. Dec. 1.-20 p.m. A Xishs communique states that the Serbian Army has assumed a tierce offensive on the entire front, the enemy retreating everywhere, leaving many prisoners, guns and a great quantity of war material.
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  • 20 5 Huge Totals. London, Dec. 5 p.m. Petrograd Russian estimates for the 1914 revenue are £;inX,000,000: expenditure £3>7>s<),<X>o.
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  • 98 5 Determined Fighting. London, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Paris A communique issued in the evening says that the enemy is more active. Our artillery in the regions of the river Yser and Ypres replied successfully'. We already announced the most brilliant attack which made us masters
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  • 49 5 There have been artillery battles in the Aisne and Champagne districts. Our heavy artillery dispersed the gatherings of the enemy. We have gained some ground in the regions of Argonne and Pont aMousson. There is nothing to report from the remainder of the front.
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  • 25 5 London, Dec. 8, 6.20 p.m. Paris The Allies have progressed between La Bassee and Vermelles and in the Argonne district.
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  • 56 5 London, Dec. 8, 0.20 p.m. German airmen dropped bombs on Rheims. Rheims is the scene of the savage destruction of the finest example of Gothic architecture in existence, by the Kaiser's ruthless hordes. The cathedral and town have on several occasions during the present war suffered from
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  • 64 5 Unable to Retura to Front br Some Days. London, Doe. < s 7-l. r > p.m. A inst* rdam An official wire from Berlin states that the Kaiser had been obliged to postpone his return to the front for POOM days, owing to a feverish bronchial catarrh.
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  • 43 5 Struggle in Artoane- London, Dec. 9, 12.45 a.m. Paris, ewning: An official wire reports a violent German attack on Saint Kloi and south of Ypres which was repulsed. The vigorous stmggle is Ftill continuing in the Afgoane district
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  • 205 5 Hen Mr. William Rcckhill. London. Dec. 9. 4.15 p.m. The death has occurred of the Hon. Mr. William Rocklnll, the well known American diplomat. He was on his vsay to Peking to act as adviser to president Yuan Shi Kai, but became ill and landed at Honolulu, where he
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  • 25 5 London, Dec. 9, 6 a.m. It is officially announced in Pretoria that General Beyers, the leader ot the Transvaal revolt, is dead.
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  • 125 5 Nov., 1914, Outputs. We are indebted to the undermentioned Agents, Secretaries and (or) Managers of Estates for the following retifrns (Afe**rs Gvtbrif Co., Agent*.) St'NGEI BCAYA KUBBER. We indebted to Messrs Guthrie and Vo. for the following returns from the Sungei Buava (Sumatra) Rubber Co.'s estates Nov.
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  • 103 5 The lilliputian marvels of Fillis' Circus are still the special attraction, and every evening a packed Louse welcomes them and watches their turns with much interest. The marvellous Chinese girl contortionist deserves a special word of praise, and it is really wonderful how she contrives to twist and
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  • 54 5 The ratio per mille of population was 34.74 for the week ending Dec. 5. Total deaths 220 of which the main causes were malaria 34, phthisis 32, convulsions 25, beriberi 11», fever 14, bronchitis 12. One European died, and tu<» Eurasian!!. Of the total deaths 164 were uiale»
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    • 98 5 CREAT BATTLES RACING NEAR CRACOW AND MLAWA. T Russians Forcc Passage of the Dunajetz and Severely Defeat Right Wing of. German Army. SERBIANS ROUT AUSTRIANS. Maay Prisoners, Guns and Much War Material Taken by the Victorious Slavs. CAPE REBEL LEADER DEAD. General Beyers, the Traitor, Fighting to the Last Almost,
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  • 8 6 Supreme Court. {Before Mr- Justice Earnshaw.)
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  • 587 6 Important Decision it re the M Year Set Out in a Chinese Document. His Lordship delivered a lengthy judgment yesterday in favour of the Kwong Yik Banking Co., Ltd., versus Soon Keck, Ltd., Chop Chin Tai, and Chop Yee Hin. The plaintiffs claimed
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  • 105 6 Second Court. {Before Mr. Q. H. Clarke A. 11. St. Mohamed, of 2 Campbell Lane, charged a Malay named Mohamed Dris for house trespass at s-30 p.m. on the Bth instant and Using criminal force to the complainant. Accused was fined $15 or 21 days rigorous on the
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  • 76 6 {Before Mr. H. G. Suqdo,.) AIK fed Murder Chin Yinii was yesterday committed for trial by Mr. Sugden, the 3rd Magistrate, for alleged murder. The victim is a Chinese woman living at Upper «-rues Street where the alleged murder was committed about the middle of November. John Vaughan
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  • 69 6 Nov., 1914, Outputs. Last month's output of the Ulu Piah tin mines amounted to 415 piculs. Ting Kil Tin. The output of the Ting Kil Tin Mines for November amounted to piculs 282.40, as follows —Plant ore, piculs 195.20 tribute ore, piculs 87.20. The Middleton Mines. The
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  • 209 6 Latest Market Quotations. (Singapore, Dec. to) Nutmegs 110 S. per picul $20.00 Nutmegs 80S. 19.50 Copra Bali 9.20 Copra Gorong Talo 9.25 Copra Dongalo 9.25 Copra Kavong 8 75* Copra Pulo 8.05* Copra Pontianak 8 25* Copra Siantan 8.75* Copra Singkawang 8 75* Sago Flour S'pore 1st qty. 3.30*
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  • 177 6 The report of the Sumatra Para Uubber Plantations, Ltd., for the year ended 30th June, PJI4, submitted to the meeting on the 10th ult., states that after providing for depreciation of buildings and ma-chinc-y the profit for the year is £32,390, to which must be added
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    • 501 6 Latest Advertisements. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore require the services temporarily of a Sanitary Inspector, $100 per mensem. A knowledge of colloquial Malay is indispensable and preference will be given to applicants of good character who have had previous experience of the duties of sanitary
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    • 251 6 i Pit 1 NORTH BRITISH CLINCHER MOTOR TYRES THE TYRES THAT ARE SUPERIOR BECAUSE They are made of Plantation Rubber. They cannot, M Saw with the Wheels' Motion. You have longer Tyre Life and L«ss Punctures. You become a stranger to bursts and wayside worries. ASK FOR OUR PRICE LISTS.
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  • 287 7 Temple of Confucius. The Sinwanpao of Nov. 20- reports —President Yuan Shih-kai has contributed $5.(KM) towards the j cost of repairs of the temple of Confucius. Peking. General Chang Hsun A Nanking telegram to the hastern Times reports:—General Chang Hsun will come to Nanking immediately to consult with
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  • 74 7 Singapore, Dbcbmbm 10. On Loudon 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. 174?, On HongkongB nk d/d 19% On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 100 On Java— Bank T. T. 141], On Japan— Bank d/d. IH[> Sovereigns—buying rate $8.54 India
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 1047 7 MOTOR CAR OIL SUPPLIED AT MODERATE PRICES. Motor Oil. Benzine Kerosene Stocked j Chin Huat Lee, 29, SOUTH CANAL ROAD. GENERAL OIL AND TIMBER MERCHANT. Ttarge Stocks of ©ii ano (limber for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. All Orders Executed With Promptness. MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND 909 YEARS LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES SITUATE
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    • 384 7 The Union Trading Co. 36, ROBINSON ROAD. AGENTS WANTED Sell our 6 Big Formulas, in spare time. Big Profit. Send 50 Cents. I tor 6 copies. $1 for 15 copies. Retail 15 eta. copy. Sample copy and full instructions etc., for 10 cents only. nuiEi novelty tt^gasgMga a Mil i
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  • 938 8 Monarchy or Republic The National Herald (Nov Ift reports r-Snng Yu-jen, Wang Fadyuan and others have presented a petition to President Yuan Shihkai advocating the restoration of Kmperor HsuanTung to the Dragon Ihrone. Ihe people ir, Peking consider the conduct of Sung and W ang is opposed to
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  • 157 8 Safeguarding Arab*' Interests. Delhi, Nov. 1 —In order to preserve the neutrality of Persia and to safeguard the interests of the Arab tribes on the banks of the Shatt-el-Arab, which had been blocked by the Turks, thus preventing the passage of vessels to remove the gate crops,
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    • 181 8 FRAMROZ 'S derated Waters Show their worth Every Time and Everywhere. 87, STREET. 11 1 I XI AM XI AT Co.. I 108 109, MARKET STREET, Tblei hoxh No. 4-21. Bhipcbandlwi, 0 Bed Mtaioipa] Contractors, Estate Ei i ii rs ai d ComraissioD A gentß. SOLe Agentf THE MULCOTT Co.,
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 376 8 FIXTURES. Thumb;, 10is, *<>»* Per J" ilii* Gr'-at Circu» p m L "Ti" t R .r rCh V M.O.A. High r f t »i„ Ul r m j I Friii if, lltk Min <* p.™. Veteran-! liiill. .",.30 p m j water -4.3l' a.,,.. 7 f t io M p
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  • 595 9 Warning to Neutral Ships. A supplement to the London taette of 29 Oct. contains a probation setting out certain modration* in the Declaration of London. The proclamation re-enacts the ler in Council dated August 20 adopting the Declaration of ion, with certain modifications, ther amendments are now made
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  • 181 9 my roe*, who ire ftnmkn with pride. We arc true la our Salt. as the bladinir I, true to th, hilt of our .word* k Onr hSiJT 0 tHat ne <l n Persuading Uur heart heat* a* one with thy Lord*. Sow* «otnc with mmam flying, ith our
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  • 263 9 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions Already acknowledged $259,***** Chinese List No. li. Chop Sin Seng Huat ...$lOO Hong Joo Seng, Wee Cheow Keng 300 Sam Hong 100 Goh Seng Guan 100 h Eng
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 52 9 KIAN TAI Co., No. 30, Robinson Road, Singapore. Phone No. IflL Telegrams "KIANT AT General Btore-keppcn>, Commission Agent? Ship's Purveyors, and Ship-Chandlers. Canteen Contractors to H.M British and Foreign Navy. Tin provisions, Fresh Provisions, Wines, Spirits etc., of the best quality, always in Stock. Orders promptly executed. PRICES MODERATE. Manager:—TAY
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    • 416 9 _JOTICE CREDIT! CREDIT! CREDIT! If You Want Credit Come to as. WE STILL BELIEVE IN CREDIT. HIN WATT CO., THE UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS OP Hardware from a Needle to <m Aicltr. TENTS FOR CIRCUSES, CINEMATOGRAPHS, SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK of all descriptions by skilled workmen. BOON SENG Co. Ship-Chandlers,
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    • 342 9 NOTICE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List containing the Annual Valuation of an amount of Assessment to be levied on all houses, buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of Singapore, for the year 1915, is open to the inspection of Rate-payers at the Municipal Office,
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    • 417 9 XLbc tribune EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. This Bureau will furnish employers—free of charge, —with full particulars ot 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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    • 577 10 SHIPPING Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—s, Collyer <h»y. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. HPEKLMAN Rioaw, Letong, Kramat. Mara*. Tareinpa, Midai. (ienting. Poeloe-Pandjang. and benuwan Dee. 10 SINGKEL Tunjong-Mengeidar, Tanjong-Leidong, Berombang, Faneh, Asahan and Belawan-Deli Dec.
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    • 180 10 SHIPPING P. 0. Steam Navigation Company. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage and Farther Information, H. W. BUCKLAND, ACE NT. INSURANCE The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited. HEAD OFFlCE.—Singapore. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAN CHAY
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    • 449 10 GUAN KIAT GO. 37, PHILLIP STREET. Telegraphic Address: GUANKIAT. Codes A.B.C. .'»th Edition and Al I Telephone Nos. 1233 1174 jj (Private 1450.) COODS READY IN STOCK NOW (9th December, B»H.) 1.900 Larg. Bin BvrofM Bm !'>• 15,000 feet Batata. Leather, and Hair Belting, 12,000 Mill Saw Fil.s and A—
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    • 223 10 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS: INDG MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. J. I. JiYATILM, :o: Licensed Surveyor OF VAST EXPERIENCE Counting over 35 years' service in Ceylon and the Straits Govern ment. Work Under Personal Supervision CHARGES MODERATE. Mo. Bf, Tank Road. 10- 7 PAUL CO., PHOTOCRAPHIC ARTISTS 57 Selegie Road.
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