Malaya Tribune, 26 November 1915

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  • 28 1 The Malaya Tribune. E'ENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vo'. 2 No. 276. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1915 Price 5 Cents. Cdt malapa tribune. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26.
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    • 423 1 I "TO-NIGHT'S THE NI O JHI T\" AT THE POPULAR CINEMA HOUSE GAIETY Picture Palace .JUNCTION OF ALBERT BESCOOLEN STREETS. A GREAT "AQUILA" FEATURE The Sphinx of St. Croix 2—TWO REELS OF STIRRING DRAMA—2 THE BLACK SHEEP Special One Reeler of Merit. A Great War Picture SONS OF FRANCE While
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    • 34 1 |"ONODA"| Portland j I CEMENT. MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA, LTD. I I SOLE AGENTS. I MILKMAID BRAND I y MILK. I PRICE $8.00 PBB CASE. MAKES PEOPLE STRONG Nestle Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (London) Singapore.
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  • 437 2 Big orders for war materials continue to come from Russia, says the Japan Times, and continues The Government arsenals are 'unable to meet the demands. Private factories are to be established under the supervision of the military authorities. Some of the existing factories which have facilities to
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  • 398 2 Queen-Mother's Sympathy. Queen Alexandra has sent a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Cavell, the aged mother of Nurse Cavell, who was so foully done to death by the Germans. Mrs. Cavell, who lives at Norwich, has received many expressions of condolence from all classes of peo- pie Sir
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  • 391 2 Some most vivid sidelights on the war are given in Blackwood's Magazine by lan Hay The Junior Sub.") under the heading The First Hundred Thousand." Here, for instance, is a bombing party prepared »to steal out under cover of night —seven, all told. Every man wears a
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  • 112 2 The Hon. Sir Ali Imam has been appointed to succeed Sir Harconrt Sutler as Vice-President of the Imperial Legislative Council. The Hon Sir Sankaran Nair will occupy the house in Delhi hitherto belonging to Sir Ali Imam, who is staying at the Cecil Hotel pending the termination of his tenure
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  • 207 2 Each of us has a certain iurir| nervous energy. Every ppl every thought, uses up thu energy. During re t f lrt < the supply is increased by th. l e wh,ch gets the needed theairwe breathe and the f"^ Your nervous es*rjry j. bank account. If you
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    • 230 2 ADVANCE DISPLAY SPECIAL Christmas Goods JUST ARRIVED. Christmas Toys and Dolls Christinas Crackers and Provisions Christmas Cards and Books. Christmas Gifts of all kinds in large variety AT John Little Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR. J A COUGH IS DANGEROUS. I 1 Too dangerous to be neglected. For small, trifling
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    • 168 2 SAID MARICAN Co, j 20, ROBINSON ROAD. Ship Chandlers, ProvPdores and General Contractors. Vessels sup. plied with fresh and cold starve meat and all market stores at moderate rates. Orders promptly and carefully executed. Letter address to our care dVlivere 1 on vessel's arrival. 2-11 LEE BROTHERS'" STUDIO. j RENOWNED
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  • 429 3 British Seaman's Terrible Experience. Sight Lost: Constitution Shattered. After 12 month*' detention at a prisoner of war in Germany, a Grimsby trawler steward named Higgins has returned to his home in Hopestreet broken in health and totally blind as a result of the hardships experienced. Higgins told a
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  • 205 3 Astonishing Story. A number of Chinese pedlars resident in Kobe have been arrested and are under examination by the Procurators of the Kobe Court. While nothing definite is yet known in regard to the nature of the case, the Osaka Asahi claims to have gleaned that the Chinese
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    • 355 3 MOTOR CARS ON HIRE I MOTOR REPAIRS ALL KINDS OF TYRES GREASE Cylinder Oil AND Motor Accessories j OF Every Description. Sole Agents For: North British Clincher Motor Tyres Meitz Weiss Oil Engines The Celebrated Star, Mitchell and Paige Cars Pope Motor Cycles "Gasolene Light Cycle Co. 4/5-2, BEACH ROAD.
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    • 159 3 LA TEX CUPS WHITE, FULLY-GLAZED Ironstone Earthenware. Glacial Acetic Acid. Momi Cases. PROMPT DELIVERY. YAMATO CO. High Street. Telephone!l29. 1841 22-12 POWELL Co.'s CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER, 1915. Sen. 7 14 121 28 Mok. 1 8 15 22 29 J L i I TUES. 2 9j16:23 j 30 ~<av Wed l
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    • 198 4 jXmas Bazaar I Toys, Crackers I Xmas and New Year Cards 1 1 I Picture Books, Fancy Calen- I I dars I Flags of the Allies, Wall DeI corations, and Artificial I I Flowers of all descrip- I I tions. I I And also a large stock of I I
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    • 206 4 I LTD^r^ol^ 353 Cellular Tennis Shirts, made from a strong \y s» 1 Rfc cotton cellular material with Polo collar T// Wide End Ties The 44 SoftY ftfr ci &i and pocket, and button wrist, excellent Plain Crepe de o, ,C€ h,lir g X forailsports use, will wash and wear
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  • 34 5 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE ARCHIPELAGO. Tobacco Export. Britain now allows the exf tobacco to Holland, without the cargoes being consigned to the x lands <>rer Seas Trust.
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  • 25 5 A Enropean girl who was eloping itive has been arrested at 11 a lie and taken back to her nts in I >jocja.
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  • 37 5 An Arab who had opened trading na with the Sou ra bay a firm i,♦ Messrt van Xierop has, it is allegt i. left for Singapore with fls. 20.000 atlrar.ce belonging to the firm.
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  • 23 5 ii,* I'erlak Petroleum Company b&s instituted proceedings at The against Mr. Emil Deen, claiming damages to the amount of Ha I*ol,ooo.
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  • 38 5 c (.overnor-General is expected to visit the Malang and Solo plague ilisti icti «luring the ensuing month. It is thought that he will also pay a call tn the Sultans of Solo and s while there.
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  • 38 5 A severe storm has passed over regency of Bantool. The village •IK ti nepaten has been partly deft- Iby falling trees. The tram as stopped and 200 houses are blown down or seriously damage i
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  • 38 5 Proceedings have been taken at g against a man named Alex ng out deserted contract coolther estates. The fact that y coolies can be placed by tin th- is responsible for a of le-erters from estates.
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  • 47 5 tin bound from Semarang to Solo w ..s derailed at the Osso creek, the breaking of a hook. Only the locomotive and four waggons oat of twenty remained on the rails, six people were wounded, ions very seriously. The block"1 lit;* is being speedily cleared.
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  • 49 5 The Singapore agent of a Japanese -hip company has recently been in Sumatra in connection with movement to replace the previous an X.D.L. steamship service from Deli to the Straits Settlements. A Japanese boat will sail regularly between l>eli and Singapore in the not distant future.
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  • 55 5 The Inhibition which will take > tt Padang during 1916 is to be a great scale. Many prominent fl have signified their intention to participate, and negotiations are now in progress with shipping con- yarding reduction of freight rates. The Resident of the West 1 °ast of Sumatra
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  • 62 5 to the prevalence of cattle no more cattle is permitted 38 T ikoe-Dapanten station, and l lf butchers at Bandoeng are at its ends how to obtain meat W for sale. The veterinary a h iv«* been approached to the difficulty, as no meat will 1
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  • 47 5 Mr near Bandjermassin, has "J 'xpeiienced an outbreak liona on the part of rebels, ■re stated to be very and increasing in numbers, bonse of an official has been to the ground and various hav<j been committed. The hag left for Pasir with a "jeecort.
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  • 52 5 The proposed exploitation of the l>jambi I terrain by the Bataafsche Petroleum Maatschappij fell through in the Dutch Chamber, while the motion by Mr. Alberda which is in favour of Government exploitation was accepted by 37 against 34. The proposal of Government was defeated with 4« against
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  • 14 5 Cholera has broken out at Ledok, Sekar Poetih Poentar andSisir, near Malang, Java.
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  • 123 5 Mr. M. Pleyte, the Dutch Colo, nial Minister, during the Colonial debates, said that the Colonies will benefit by the experience Graaf van Limburg Stirnm has gained in the East. No Lieutenant-Governor will be appointed to assist the GovernorGeneral. The establishment of an office in Buitenzorg for foreign
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  • 210 5 Many items of interest concerning the Netherlands Indies were discussed in the Dutch Parliament. Mr. Fock said that the new Gover-nor-General Uraaf van Limbnrg Stirnm will be held almost exclusively busy with internal matters pertaining to native questions. It is necessary that steps be taken to assure
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  • 92 5 At the last Batavia Rubber Auction the following prices were realised Pasirboengan Estate Crepe 139, Scraps 135, Bark 130. Soemoerbarang Sheet IC(H, Scrap 135. Tjipeo Scrap 137. Djaioepang Bark i~32. Wangonredjo Sheet No. 2 Sheet 148. Samp. Peund Ciepe, first latex, Way Halim Plain Sheets 141, Lump's 137J',
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  • 148 5 {Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations for to-day Alor Gajah #2.45 $2 55 Ayer Hitam 22.00 22.50 Ayer Kunings 1.05 1.15 AyerMolek 1.85 1.90 Ayer Panas 6.85 6.95 Balgownie 3.15 3.25 Bukit Jelotong 0.45 050 Bukit Katil 0.75 0.80 ChangkatSerdg
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  • 220 5 (Singapore, November 26.) Tin. —$81 j no sellera. Copra. —Strong. Tapioca. —Strong. Sago Flour-— Weak. Gambier. —Strong. Pepper. —Weak. Other Products.—Market Steady. Lata* Local Market Quotation Nutmeg* 110 S. per pical t»9.ou Nutm«s 80S. 22.00 Uopra Hail I q^, Copra Gorong Tab Ifjft Copra Dongalo 1210 Copra Kavong
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  • 69 5 Singapore, November >(>. On London Bank 4 m/a 2/4 9/16 Demand 2/4 7/32 Private 3 mil 2/4£ On India— Kink T. T. 1754 On Hongkong— Bank d/d 16} On Shanghai— Bank d/d 90| On Java Bank T. T. 134 On Japan— Bank d/d 110| Sovereigns—buying rate $8.54 India Ceil
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  • 172 5 To d«y. Hiirm>twi'i Circus. Municipal Cominia»ion 2.30 p.m. •ixtrict Gracd Lodge. 9 p.m. High water:— I.H a.m. 7 ft. 9 ia*. 0.? p.ia. ft. 2 hm\ To morrcw. P. 1 O. Maloja due. Lodge Zetland Emergent. r.3u p.m. Higti water:—l.oo a.vi. 7 fl. 7 in*. 0.4« i p.m. 8
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  • 812 5 Prices Quoted it the Market tkis Moraiuf SINGAPORE, K«T£M»EK 26. Meam. Lymll and Eratt, Exchange and Share Br brae the following list of quotations I— Robber Shares. N r *m. Value. Buyer*. Bellera. 2/- Allagar 1/1§ 2/1 1 AngfoJara 8/8 9/6 2/- Anglo-Malay Ift/- 11/6 1 Ayer
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    • 78 5 Train Services. Sintatort r ank-Rjad) Daily. Vaaasai sr x i>a th. Mail IHWj \**\t~ Rn the aortil at 7.7 ama.r«i 7 i-m. O'.her traiu* l«\e f"i JulMftitf M lAJtf«■ u<«un. 1.3U pro &J8 pal 4.4«» prn. Mail arrivM fn-m north at MM aaal 7 14 p at. Traiii* e fr..m
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    • 405 5 Mails Close. To-day. Port Swetteuham and Telok Anson *Kinta 2.30 pm Medan Van Diemen 2.30 pm Pontunak Ban Hin Gu*« 2.30 pm Batavia San pit 2.30 pm Malacca and Mnar *Lady Weld 3 pm Batavia Rumphius 3.30 piu Saigon Providence I pm Colombo k Bombay* Moyori Mai n 4 pm
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    • 583 6 J. IJMTILAKA -SOS Licensed Surveyor OF VAST EXPERIENCE Counting over 35 years' service in Ceylon and the Straits Government. Worfc Under Personal Supervision CHARGES MODERATE. No. 81. Tank Road. RUBBER MANCU& We offer to those who combine both economy and efficiency the following rubber mangles now oil view High Type.
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    • 170 6 I Tuition by Correspondence I FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University V Honekone University Matriculation, Professions' Examination, S. S. and F. MS. Medical School Enhance Examination D ALL EXAMINATIONS IS CONNECTION WITH GOVERNMENT CLERKSHIPS IN THE S.S. AND F.M.S. I Prospectus and Scale of Fees on Application to THE
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    • 438 6 Palladiuml S ngaDores Premier Theatre-ORCHARD ROAD— Singa pore's Premier T I All Films Mew to Singapore. 1 FOR 3 NIGHTS ONLY 1 Thursday, Nov. 25, Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday. Nov. 27 I Special Programme To-night f I lUNDERI UNDER NAVAL PATRONAGE. The Stolen Treaty I (A STUDY IN DIPLOMACY.) 1
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  • 293 7 Latest Cables and News-Notes. Loyal India. Germans Fail to Stir up Strife. Lon lon, Nov. le\ 8.10 p.m. the House of Commons, in v to Sir E. Cornwall, who asked regarding unfavourable reports rePS India, whether there was any information as to these being of enemy origin.
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  • 112 7 London, Nov. 24, noon, to the House of Lords whilst disnianng the question of recruiting amongst agriculturists the Duke of Karlborongh denounced the attacks Reld-Marnhal Sir John French, who had endeared himself both to v own as well as the French and was a lighting
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  • 35 7 London, Nov. 24, 5.30 p.m. House of Commons, Mr. affirmed that the Govern not hesitate to adopt eff thought proper and to impress on every cla?s commnnitj the need for «'»us economy.
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  • 40 7 t I ;°ndon, Nov. 25, 12.55 p.m. Mile. Renkin, sister of CoL i;in Minister for the has been arrested in She had devoted herself the begining of the war to Beio- ng and children of WB soldiers.
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  • 65 7 Scant News. London, Nov. 24, 5.30 p.m. Paris The communique records only minor operations. mmm L° nd Nov. 25,2.5 a.m. *v w? S com m«nique states that there was an artillery action in Artois Arras station was bombarded and also Loos and Sanchez There was an artillery
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  • 64 7 London, Nov. 24, 5.30 p.m. Mr. Asquith informed Sir J Robertson in the House of Commons that it was not considered advisable to place the whole British and French forces on the western front unders one supreme commander. London, Nov. 25, 5.20 a.m. Paris A communique announces
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  • 58 7 London, Nov. 24, 3.10 p.m. The Hague Heer M. Pleyte, the Colonial Minister, who was taken ill during a debate on the Colonial Estimates, had demanded a vote of confidence on his religious policy in the East Indies, and was defending his policy when he fainted and
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  • 22 7 London, Nov. 25, 12.58 p.m. Melbourne The Railway Department estimates the Victorian wheat harvest at 52h million bain els.
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  • 85 7 London, Nov. 25, 5.30 p.m. In the House of Commons Sir Walter Long introduced a war measure to restrict the increase of rent of small dwellings or the rate of interest on such dwellings. He said that there has been much bitterness, especially in some of the
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  • 47 7 Forcing the Germans Back. London. Nov. 25, 1.30 p.m. Petrograd An official communique announces brisk fighting on the Riga front, west of Lake Kargher, where the Germans are being forced back. Minor actions have also taken place near Ulukst, Lake Sventen and the Styr.
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  • 59 7 London, Nov. 30, 8.10 p.m. Paris The splendid performances of the Russian Army under the Tsar and the new Chief of Staff is recognised by the French Cabinet by conferring the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on General Alexeiff. It is announced that General
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  • 81 7 London, Nov. 25, 12.55 p.m. New York: During the resumption of the trial of the HamburgAmerica officials, Captain Falkenberg stated that he rmverpd 2,000 tons of coal and a hu-g* amount of provisions on a steamer Hying the American flag to German warships soon after the
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  • 93 7 A Brilliant Success. London, Nov. 25, 4 30 a.m. Rome A communique says that violent Austrian counter-attacks on Col di Lana, Zagora, and Oslavia were all repulsed. At one point the Atfstrians left three hundred dead. The Italians achieved a brilliant success in the Monte San Michele
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  • 97 7 t Sir Schomberg Kerr McDonnell. London, Nov. 25, 3.25 a.m. The death is announced of Sir 5 Schomberg Kerr McDonnell.— Reuter. I [The Hon. Sir Schomberg Kerr McDonnell, G.C.V.O., created 1911 l K.C.B. 1902 F.S A. Secretary to i H.M. Office of Works 1902-12 born March 1861 5th son
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  • 210 7 London. Nov. 25, 12.55 p.m. The death of Sir Francis Ellis, C M.G., is announced. Reutvr. [The later Sir Francis Robert Ellis, was born in 1849. Ho entered the Ceylon Civil Service as a Writer in 1S71 and filled various revenue appointments in that Service. He
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  • 31 7 London, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Ottawa The Dominion Government's offer of 50,000 dollars to equip a hospital for the Russian wounded has been accepted by the Tsar.
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  • 464 7 Bill Passes Third Reading. No Amendments. London, Nov. 24, 6.20 p.m. In the House of Commons the Indian Civil Service Bill passed through the Committee Stage without amendment and was subsequently passed the third reading. During a brief discussion on an amendment by Sir John Rees intended
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  • 43 7 London, Nov. 24, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne: The Commonwealth has decided to laise an additional tifty thousand men, bringing the Australian contribution by June to tkree hundred thousand. Mr. Hughes states that the new contingent will be raised on a voluntary basis.
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  • 31 7 London, Nov 25, 3 p.m. A Sofia telegram states that the Bulgarians are furious because Ru mania ie refusing to permit through transit of goods for Bulgaria
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  • 105 8 The Great War Page. In the East 7 The Italian Campaign 7 The Western Front 7 Tributes to Sir John French. 7 German Intrigue in America 7 Loyal India 7 In the Balkans 0 In tht Dardanelles 9 Fight for Bagdad 9 Japan's War Orders 2 Mrs. Cavell
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  • 654 8 There are at the present moment proceeding in India an l the United States important cases which go to show in unmistakable fashion the base perfidy of the Hun and proof of the depths to which he will sink in the mire of perfidy to gain his nefarious
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  • 276 8 Good Profits ia Last Half .Year. From a copy of the thirty- B eeo nd half-yearly Report of the Bank of Taiwan, Ltd., for which we are i n debted to the courtesy gf Mr. Bath the local Agent, it is trident that the report as presented
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  • 32 8 Tribune Special. Penang, November 2fi, 9.7 a.m. —Mr. Pengelly, a Volunteer, B. Co., is alleged to have shot Mr. Nelligan, another Eurasian, at his hous« in Macalister Road yesterday afternoon.
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  • 50 8 Next Sunday (Advent Sunday) there will be given at S. Andrew's Cathedral a short selection of music from Handel's Messiah by the Choir at the conclusion of the 5.30 p.mService. The collections throughout that day will be devoted to the S. Andrew's Church Mission at Stamford Road.
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  • 81 8 A sad fatality occurred yesterday afternoon at Stamford Road. Abont noon a young Chinese boy, a scholar at the St. Joseph's Institution, whilst playing on the parapet which adjoins the school playground and the canal overbalanced and fell into the water. The mud hereabouts is very deep, and
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  • 116 8 The council of the All Moslem League dcci led at Luekno*i by a majority of votes against thirteen, to hold c next session of the Moslem Leaf* in Bombay in December. Muzrabal Hague, of Bankipo£ has been elected president for U» session by a large majority, meeting lasted
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    • 160 8 Robinson Co. "Davis" Vibrating Shuttle Hand Sewingf Machine. The shuttle which is cylinder-shaped is worked by a vibrating movement, it is also exceptionally light running and quick working. Will sew from finest to stoutest cloth. COMPLETE WITH COVER AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. $25 N'ett. DO YOU USE A BLUE-FLAME OIL STOVE?
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    • 107 8 ALLSOPFS BRITISH PILSENER BEER. I THE BEST AND HEALTHIEST. ALWAYS PSffl ASK FOR W ALLSOPP S. j SOLE IMPORTERS: Caldbeck Macqregor Co. mmwm Adelphi Hotel. I Electric i j Fans I Ii Every Room, j j DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager. I 1 Y. M. TOY©. I I J PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO J
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  • 1125 9 Tin is 30 cta U PThe publishers of Whitaker's have discontinued printn£ this year. g Edward Grey and Mr. Chamattended a meeting of the Jouncil yesterday.—Reuter, T day's London Rubber wire a decline to 3/3 spot, ■ruber delivery. Netherlands Indian Tramway any pays a dividend of 12
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  • 107 9 In the Balkans. Greek Situation Clearing. King Entertains French Envoy. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Nov. 24, 6.35 pm. Athena s The King, at a luncheon which he gave in honour of M. Denys Cochin, discussed the Entente note and assured the French envoy that it would be favourably
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  • 39 9 London, Nov. 25, 3 20 a.m. Athens j The situation is developing so' favourably that Greek steamers held up in Malta were released, and difficulties are no longer placed on the transmission of Greek commercial cables.
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  • 60 9 London, Nov. 25, 8.10 p.m. Reuter is informed that the action of the Allies at Athens is based on a desire not to make the position more difficult while safeguarding Allied interests. Hence they did not demand the demobilisation of the Greek army but proposed that the Greek
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  • 35 9 London, Nov- 24, 11.20 p.m. Athens The partial demobilisation of the Greek army is talked about in Government circles. Greece's financial position is becoming difficult, and there were three successive Cabinet meetings yesterday.
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  • 87 9 London, Nov. 25. Athens The Government has replied to the Entente's Note, and, it is understood, accepts the demand regarding no disarmament of the Allied forces, their liberty of action in Greek territory with a view to their security, and railway and telegraph facilities. The Government reserves
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  • 47 9 London, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. A German communique states that Mitrovitza and Pristina have been captured by the Austrians and Germans respectively. London, Nov. 25, 12.55 p.m. Paris An official telegram from Prizrend states that the Serbian Government has been moved to Scutari.
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  • 47 9 London, Nov. 25, 3 p.m. Zurich Austrian reports indicate that the Allies intend to remain a long time at Salonika. Heavy guns and machinery for an electric power station have been landed, and contracts have been made for the erection of extensive barracks.
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  • 47 9 London, Nov. a.m. Farther news issued from Berlin is to the effect that the Russian armies, which Germany believes are intended against Bulgaria, have assembled, 200,000 at Odessa, *0,000 at Ismail, and 70,000 at Reni, which has been transformed into a great military centre.
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  • 319 9 An Eyewitness' Views. Mr. Ashmead Bartlett Criticises Mr. Winston Churchill. London, Nov. 24, 2.10 p.m. Mr. Ashmead Bartlett, in a letter to the Times on Mr. Churchill's Dardanelles speech, says: v We embarked on the enterprise in ignorance of the enemy's defences and believing that the Queen Elizabeth's
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  • 115 9 Heavy British Losses. An All Day Battle. London, Nov. 24, 10.55 p.m. The Press Bureau says: After a night march from Zeur, which was occupied on Nov. 19, General Townshend's division attacked the Turkish position at Ctesiphon. eighteen miles from Bagdad, and on Nov. 22 captured it
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  • 51 9 London, Nov. 25, 4.20 p.m.. Petrograd: A Teheran telegram states that the Persian Government has informed the Russian and British Ministers that, in view of the establishment of friendly relations between Russia and Persia, the proposed transference of the capital has been abandoned. (Continued on paf/c
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  • 305 9 One of the most gratifying features 1 of the change that has come over the Eastern shipping trade since the German flag was swept from the seas on the outbreak of the present war, has been the replacement by the fine vessels of the Ellerman and Bucknall
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  • 82 9 Second Court. (Before Mr. C. H. G. Clarke.) Three Tamils were sentenced this morning to two months' rigorous imprisonment each for stealing 20 lbs of bran belonging to Messrs Topham, Jones and Railton of the T. P. Docks. Fourth Court (Before Mr. C. W A. Sennett.) A Tamil
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  • 103 9 At the High Court, Koala Lumpur, yesterday before Sir Thomas* Braddell, C.l.c, and Mr. Justice Manby, the following appeals were, heard Loh Yon appealed against a conviction of murder and sentence of death. The appeal was dismissed. Pa'panathan, unsuccessfully appealed against a conviction for murder and sentence of
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  • 96 9 A Malay man. employed by Mr. Sarre of the Ipoh Empire Cinema as an engine driver, was charged before Mr. W*T>, 8 sott, In the Ipoh Pol ice Court on Nov. 2.3 on two separate counts with disobedience of lawful order and breach of agree ment,
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  • 519 10 Honour for Mr. W. R. Jones. The many friends of Mr. William R. Jones, late Assistant and Acting Government Geologist to the Federated Malay States, will b« glad'to hear that he has just recently obtained the mnch coveted degree of Doctor of Science of the University of London,
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  • 58 10 Another part of this railway was opened on November 1 for public service, the total line now in use bein£ 45 kilometres. The new portion added is 1? kms. in length. The 75 kilometre line, Palembang-Praboe-moelih, is now also opened and thus quite a considerable addition has
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  • 101 10 Our Ipoh contemporary publishes an article defending and praising the loyalty of the Chinese in Malaya, stys the Straits Echo That is very nice an I proper, out perhaps rather a work of supererogation for we have y* t to hear of any pi rson who has efttt a <:oubt
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  • 165 10 An Exciting Experience. Inspector Kent, of tfce Hongkong Police, \*ho returned to the Colony from leave a few days ago, had an exciting experience when near England on the homeward voyage. Inspector Kent travelled on a P. and O. boat, and when the vessel was off Beachy Head
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  • 229 10 Big Rise Anticipated. There has been a steady rise in the price of copra since of late and there is a tendency for the price to go still higher. At present there is a kĕen competition for the commodity between millers and shippers, the biggest buyers being
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  • 166 10 It was alleged some time ago that the Chinese Government was meditating some form of conscription. From all accounts it would appear that the idea has by no means been abandoned. On the contrary, it is stated that the movement for conscription is steadily gaining ground, and
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  • 194 10 Prince of Cooch Behar Learns Methods. Prince Victor Xarayan of r Behar, the first Indian Prinoev! abroad to learn scientific air'*,° tore for the development of th* sources of his country has turned his attention to the i m J?* ment of the tobacco crop. a aob
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  • 159 10 Killed in Gallipoli. Lieut. S. Sheffield, attached to the 2nd Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment, a brother of Mr. J. X. Sheffield, of the Topographical Survey Department, F.M.S, was killed on August 6, while leading* his company in an attack on the Turkish trenches before Achi
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  • 56 10 The F.M.S. Ceylon Tamil Aircraft Fund, stands at $15\169.8L In round figures. $20,000 are needed to purchase the armoured fighting gunplane originally intended. If this amount is not completed the promoters will have to be content with an ordinary aeroplane, but it i.« greatly desired that the
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  • 104 10 The current number of our comk contemporary Xanyo Puck contains a liberal supply of ran* seed. The hit at Greece is an up-to-date cartoon that forms an appropriate frontispiece. The 1 page 4 take off' of 44 Yuan's Great Lottery is calculated to amus*. U also are the cartoons of
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    • 241 10 Latest Advertisements. Harmston's Circus AND ROYAL MEJSAGERIE. Again To-night, at 9-15 p.m. LOCATION BEACH ROAD. Harmston's Circus RETURNS TO SINGAPORE BIGGER, BETTER, BRIGHTER THAN EVER. HARMSTON'S The Apex, The Crux, The Acme, The Alpha and [Omega of All that Stands for Perfection in the Circus World. 30 Star Performers 30
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    • 82 10 HĔ** ĔJĔ inCflil (Lateof the Robinson I %+m nyiidUll Piano Company). New Goods Just Unpacked. VIOLINS. MANDOLINS. Violins from 10.00 Mandolins from $15.00 Violin bows from 3.50 r- gu\ do. Cases D-UU Violin tenors bows from 2.00 Violin cpses from 5.00 do Strings (1 set) 0.75 Violin strings (1 set)
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  • 12 11 L n < do not necessarily endorse the opinion* expressed by correspondents.]
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  • 237 11 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir,—That the immortal spirit of that courtly English gentleman and true Christian, the 16th century Grenvilie (In the One aud the Fiftythree) 44 There die I, Kicl.ard Grenvilie, Knowing that I have done my duty," etc., the
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  • 303 11 Earl Cromer's Vindication. Earl Cromer, in a letter to the Times published «juite recently administers a timely rebuke to those persons whe, without any knowledge of facts to support their charges, have recently bitterly criticized what they are pleased to term the 44 failure of
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  • 83 11 The resistance of a pneumatic tyre was demounted in a manner at the front recently. A loose cartridge entered a Dun lop co*rr and was driven in like «**2 >t the .am. The bra,* CU»U gained in the cover, but the bullet went into the tube. Such was he resistance
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    • 283 11 UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY I IS THE BEST RECOMMENDATION, j! I The Local Agents of ROSS'S, j I me Bottling Specialists of Liverpool Leith, Ihave received the following entirely! unsolicited testimonial from one of their I clients in the Malay Peninsula:— In sending you a repeat order for j Ross's Auk's Head
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    • 966 11 AUCTION SALES. MORTGAGEES SALE On Monday, Nov., 29th, at 2.30 p.m. L Freeuold land and houses Nos. 257, 259, 261 and 263 Kallang Road, estimated to contain the total area of about 4.500 square feet. 2. Freehold land and houses Nos. 267, 269, 271, 273, 275 and 277 Kallang Road
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  • 291 12 Singapore Loading List. Europe. FOB London Nellore, November 2t> City of Bombay November .'4O Nagoya, December 1 Katori Maru, December 8 Kamo Maru, December 22 Foa Liverpool Mentor December 4 Kasenga, December 12 Fob Glasgow City of Bombay November 30 Fob Marseilles Nagoya, November .'SO Ville de la
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  • 59 12 Kinta for Pott S .vettenhani and Teluk Anson. Nan Diemen for Medan. Tan Hin Guan for Pontianak. Ijudy Weld for Malacca and Muar. Uumphins for Batavia. Providence for Saigon. Mayori Marju for Colombo and w Bombay. Produce for Bangkok. .fi risen Mcru for Kobe. Shinkoku Maru for Colombo
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  • 140 12 Latest Arrivals. British Ban Hin Guan, str., 25-11-15, Inner Roada. Ranee, str., 25-11-15, Inner Roada. Montoro, str., 25-11-15. No. 8 Wharf. Medusa, str., 25-11-15, No. 6 Wharf. Scott Harley, str., 25-11-15. Inner Roada. Klang, str., 25-11-15. Inner Roads. Lady Weld, str. 25-11-15, Inner Roads. Giang Ser.g, str., 25-11-15.
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  • 51 12 Arrivals. 24-11-15. Alma, Brit, 459, Bell, Nov. 24, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Kedah, Crit, 91, Manus, Nov. 24, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Eenoa, Dut., 170, Esser, Nov. 23, Asahan, gen., K. P. M. Will-o'-the-Wisp Brit. 14*, Sampson, Nov. 2.», Deli, gen., O. H. Slot and
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  • 25 12 The Japanese Steamer Bsnri Maru grounded on a bank near the entrance to Sou rabaya. She has since been refloated after lightering.
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  • 76 12 This wonderful canard appears in a home paper The British steamer as she was about- to leave the port of Genoa, found that she could not get under way. It wai later ascertained that her brouze propellers had disappeared, haviu<* been taken ott by unknown robber* Next please
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  • 284 12 N. D. L. Activity. Ths Dutch authorities and granted Messrs. Guntzel and Schumachsr's application for a piece of land on ths Eastern aide of Belawan Harbour, of 29 metres length, measuring 560 square metres, for a terra of ten years for the purpose erecting buildings, and with the
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  • 163 12 Messrs. Barlow and Co. favour us with the present quotations of westbound freights as follows On rubber to London 117s. 6d. per ton of 50 cubic feet from Singapore, Penang, Port Swettenham, on Malacca from Port Dickson or Teluk Anson 1225. 6d. from Singapore to New York or
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  • 308 12 The Kinkon Maru, at present in port, is loading for New York. On the 29th inst. will sail for China tha P. and 0. liner Kashmir. TheGlenlinerGlengyls.for Genoa and London, is due here on Dec. 10. The Indradeo, with a cargo of coal from Miike, has arrived at
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  • 542 12 The Subsidy Question. The French Chamber of [W. recently had under discussion a fajg for the regulation of the paid to private shipowner i n form of the so-called comj-ensatien dTarmement."' It was shown in the course of the debate that since 188] the French mercantile niaiioe
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  • 90 12 S.S. Tydeus, of the Holt line, in Port Said on the 15th inst. is doe here on the ifOth iwt Hongkong, China- and Japan. The P. 0. and 8.1. joint Mata Hari, 1,020 tons, leave* Singapore, Port Swettenham Belawan on Nov. 21) at 11 a n:. -a: For Liverpool will
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    • 161 12 Eibbp's Food Products I Are prepared from the choicest materials under I finest conditions and by experienced chefs. Libby I stands for quality and flavour in canned foods. 1 i LIBBY S PREMIER SOUP Cases contain 4S tins as follows:— j I IS THE FINEST OBTAINABLE. Eg X 10 tins
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  • 174 13 The Toyo Kisen Kaisha liners ranjo Maru, Nippon, and Shinyo dow on the berth at Hongkong, the booking of space for San Francisco via usual ports of call in d and Japan is proceeding this Company having a practical monopoly of the trans-Pacific-Frisco trade since the Pacific Mail Co.
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  • 174 13 Captain Bing, of the Norwegian iteamer Drufar, had a hearty reception on his arrival at Bangkok last trip, the voyage being the hundredth the vessel is making to the Menam. The Drufar first came to Siam in connection with the establishment °f the Chino-Siam Steamship Company, which
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  • 34 13 he Police Court, at East Ham, 011 the Loth inst., Captain of the Nederland S. N. Imer Koepat was fined £10 wvmg llKed his wirelegg iusibh m ln Br »tiah territorial waters.
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  • 196 13 The Hitachi Maru, of the N.Y.K. Australian service, left Yokohama on Nov. 5 filled to her utmost capacity with Japanese goods for distribution in Australia. For some months past these Australian liners have carried very large cargoes, and for some months to come their cargo space is booked
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  • 21 13 Vessel Expected. Shinkoku Maru, 27th November, from Singapore for Pewng, Colombo and Bombay. Agents: Messrs Guthrie and Co., Ltd.
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  • 286 13 Per P. and O. steamer Maloja From London Oct. 30 Mr. H. Firmstone, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ezekiel, Miss B. Pipe, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lane, Miss Gore, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cumming and child Mr. R. J. Addie, Mr. R. H. Taylor, Miss M.
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    • 869 13 r™—; «gyjygn t I Fr.d„, and Tuesday, J^J", ,J£ 1 I I WBKH TOE HAVE SEEK THE OTHER CINEMAS PAY A VISIT TO THE I ALHAMBRA I THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. I Si The People's Favourite Picture House. £w $fi watch our Exclusive Two Shows for One Admission.
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    • 99 13 AUCTION SALE Of A STOREKEEPER'S STOCK to be held at No. 22 High Street On Saturday, 27th Nov, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising Port Wine, Sherry Bole Gin, Pickles, Chutney, Yarmouth Bloaters, Maccironi, Oatmeal, Sauce Plum Pudding, Pea Vinegar Biscuits, Boots, Shoes, Brushes Carnage bells, Show cases, Iron safes, etc., etc.
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  • 369 14 Report to the Throne. The Tokio correspondent of the Manchurian Daily News telegraphiug on Nov. 4 says that Foreign Minister Tshii, upon receipt of a report from Mr. Obata (Japanese Charge d' Affaires at Peking) regarding China's reply to the Triple Allies' advice, called on Premier Okuma
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  • 152 14 Gang Robbers Attack Menglembu. Towkay's House Looted. Ipoh, Nov. IS.—The closest investigation is being made by the Police in connection with a daring gang robbery which is reported to have taken place at Menglembu on Sunday last, the property stolen, including some valuable jewels, being valued at
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  • 55 14 Who says that Tommy cannot pay a witty compliment In a miliary hospital recently an attractive lookmg nnrse had j aBt finished bandaging a wounded soldier As i 8 wi a gesture of* ease Mr. Atkins said to her, I can' offer you a medal, sister, but I'd like to
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  • 705 14 The following ia taken from an article written by Captain C.E.W. Bean, the official press representative with the Imperial Forces in the Dardanelles, and is issued by the High Commissioner for Australia About the beginning of August it was decided to send the First
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  • 131 14 Experiments with Criminal Tribes. By an arrangement come to with tho Assam Administration and Managers of the tea estates Commissioner Booth Tucker, of the Punjab Salvation Army, ia about tc embark on a new and Hovel enterprise, namely, that of supplying labour to the tea gardens from among
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  • 37 14 A Dutchman who has returned from a short stay in South German* says that asking the opinion wh the soldiers entertained towarda Crown Prince, the woonded answered* M Nobody could stand that horrible man with his everiasti
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    • 343 14 IT H E 191 6 A ,ew hifih E,,iciency ,eatnres w▼ w v v "Vi j| jgj individual to the 1916 Buick Six. 111 MM W J^l iSI X" oUlvytV UAKoI DC JHk Cylinder Valve-in-bead type 3] ins. x jfC 4! in*. Four bearing crankshaft. Jo{ I CYLINDER wJSSS£SsI.m ARE
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    • 14 14 HAM BAGON Tiger's Head Brand. SUGAHARA Co. 332 North Bridge Road. VTelephone \.,v.\ mmm
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    • 381 15 I TO BE LET I jo LET FROM IST SEPTEMBER. ft e Ground Floor of 16-18 StamI ford Road, at -present occupied by I ¥e c r vhiteawa y» Laidlaw Co., ■I obe taken as one large store, or may I he divided into small shops if necesI gary- Apply
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    • 478 15 NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Principal Civil Medical oSJrt Office until noon of Saturday the and sundries, etc., for Hospitals deary, 1910, to 31 8 t December, 1916 Jendets should be on theauth'or- **«'obtainable on application and should be sent in in sealed covers Plainly marked Tender for
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    • 478 15 notice! We beg to announce that we have opened a Branch Office of our firm in Singapore at the Dispensary Building, 31 Raffles Place, and have appointed Mr. J.. C. Hermansen Manager of same. MEYER AND MEASOR, Shanghai. Telephone 1107. 22-11 27-11 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I have
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    • 390 15 _IMITED_ WANTED. Wanted news compositors for the Ma'aya Tribune. Apply with recent testimonials to the Manager. CLERK WANJEfI. -For a small Rubber Estate in Seremban. Apply to "R" c/j Malaya Tribune. 24 ]1 26-11 WANTED TEACHER IN CANTONESE. European requires bi-weekly evening lessons in colloquial Cantone§e. Apply with rates required
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    • 445 15 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, Th* London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The
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    • 482 16 P.&O.British India Apcar Line Mail and Passenger Services. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). For jChina. Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steairers will leave Singapore on or about Mail Lines. Home\vard (fok Europe). Outward (foi: China). Connecting at Colombo with
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    • 248 16 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS. Glenogle 3,750 Tons. s.«. "reang Bee" 5,7'.«9 Ton*. Bs. ceang Choon" 5,775 Tons. FOR HONGKONG, AMOY AND SWATOW. s.s. Glenogle 9th December. T #3« Bteamari have tsStPflla oommodatlon for ,:.«s«ngers, and carry qualified iurgeons. They aava Hlectrlc bights throughout. F>r freight or paawr* apply to GIONG
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    • 683 16 N.Y.K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via porfe Marseilles and London, under mail contract with the Imperial Japaaci Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this have been specially designed and constructed, and are fltteu wi*i latest improvements for th? safVtv
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