Malaya Tribune, 17 February 1916
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Title Section47 1916-02-17 1 The Malaya Tribune. Uening DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. < q No. 39. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916 Price I Cents. Che iftalapa Crlbune. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] Supplement to the Malaya Tribune Issued Daily.] No. 39 SINGAPORE, THUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916.47 words
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Advertisement317 1916-02-17 1 FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 15th, 16th and 17th February A T THE VR CINEMA HOUSE tiy 59 Picture Palace "The House Beautiful" F OX PICTUW», FOR BRIGHTNESS, FOR COOLNESS, FOR ALL. Junction of Albert and Bencoolen Streets. In the First Show at 8 p.m. Sharp. The317 words
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Advertisement57 1916-02-17 1 l********** m "ONODA" j Portland j I CEMENT, i V- i i 1 ■•■"V E I I I 8•' I MITSUI BUSS ANKAISHA, LTD. f (Incorporated in Japan) j SOLE AGENTS. I MILKMAID BRAND I MILK. t 3 at! SBSS^^^^^^^^ I PRICE $8.50 PER CASE. I MAKES PEOPLE STRONG j57 words
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Article484 1916-02-17 2 World's Overgrowth. 44 The paramount problem of the expansion of the white races through those regions of the world «uitable for its continuance," says Sir TnotnSjS Holdich in the Contemporary Review, lea Is to the serious consideration of those geographical conditions which influence it at484 words
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Article184 1916-02-17 2 Renter wired yesterday th;it the damage done to the Ravenna Cathedral is much regretted throughout Italy. As it is one of the oldest Churches to Italy and of the greatest historical interest, the Austrian act is to greatly deplored. Sant' Apollinare in Classe Fuori was erected under Archbishop184 words
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Advertisement266 1916-02-17 2 THE NOVELTY OF THE MOMENT H. M. S. MALAYA. ON VIEW AT JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. „,^III M H Will .Milll III! IWII Willi— 111 l IWHI 111 I■ll I imilWl I■« MUM——W ASHCROFT'S Billiard Tables. AWARDED GOLD MEDALS. CONTRACTORS flO H M TO 60VERNMENT All Sixes266 words
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Advertisement205 1916-02-17 2 POWELL Co?s CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY, 1916. Sun. I 6j 13 20 j27 j Mon. —j 7 Il4j 21 28 1 j i > J TUES. 18 15 22 29 j Wed. t I 9 116 23 Thurs. 3 jlO 17 24 < 1 FRL ;4j 11 18 j25 SAT. 5205 words
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Article316 1916-02-17 3 Buddha's Remains in the Ruins of Taxila. Delhi, Feb. I.—The archaeological department, India, have made a discovery of extraordinary interest amongst the ruins of the ancient city of Taxila. It consists of a casket containing remains with an inscription indicating that they are those of the316 words
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Article234 1916-02-17 3 An English millionaire who recently visited New York had an interesting experience. While there he was compelled to undergo a slight operation. On enquiring the amount of the surgeon's fee, he was astonished te receive the reply, "Onefifth of your income, please." M But is not that234 words
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Article99 1916-02-17 3 Very valuable jewels belonging to the Maharajah of Kapurthala were lost in the Persia. The Maharajah, who, a few weeks ago, visited the French front, is said to have an income from his estates of £180,000 a year. His jewels are estimated to be worth £800,000. They include a diamond99 words
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Advertisement167 1916-02-17 3 MOTOR CARS ON HIRE j MOTOR REPAIRERS MOTOR CAR IMPORTERS GREASE Cylinder Oil AND Motor Accessories OF I Every Description. Sole Agents For: Meitz Weiss Oil Engines Tbe Celebrated Star, Mitchell and Paige Cars Pope Motor Cycles Sub-Agents: MICHELIN TYRES. "Gasolene Light Cycle Co" 5,5-1 5-2, BEACH ROAD. Just Published.167 words
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Advertisement161 1916-02-17 3 Tuition by C oppespondenee FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University V atriculation, Hongkong University Matriculation, Professions' Preliminary Examination, S. 8. 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 to161 words
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Advertisement720 1916-02-17 4 AUCTION SALES. Auction Sale of EXCELLENT MAHOGANY-STAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FI'RMTLRE THE PROPERTY OF E. GREGORY JON£B, Esq. At Clyde Villa, No. 52 Grange Road On Saturday, 2 6 til F«bz*ucM«y, at 2.30 p (>n His Master's Voice fumed oak hornless cabinet gramophon records, mahogany hornless cabinet gramophone, mahogany-stained 2 side-board,720 words
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Article653 1916-02-17 5 QaoKd ift the Mirket Ms Miraini WArom, TmWMVAWX 17. T raJ aad lT»tt, Bxakaa»a w4 Sh«t# the foilowin* Hit of <ineta«ee»: *Ro.ber Shirei. Bafwra. Selaaa. f I»r» 12/- 14/6 1 Aug'" 3 ~U L ffliiKk 5 «/4 Sowa 'is I Hl ;ki f Alertaiam L iirkit Selangor653 words
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Article214 1916-02-17 5 Drastic Suggestions. In an article on the meeting of the British Chambers of Commerce which U to be hel l th a month lor the purpose of stud tii<! commercial relations between the Allies after the war, the Temps says that the French Chamber of Commerce, in214 words
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Article53 1916-02-17 5 It is officially announced that Sir Arthur Yorke, late chief inspector of railways, Board of Trade and a director of the Great Western and the South-Eastern and London, Chatham and Dover railway companies, has been elected a director of the Grand Trunk Railway Company, of Canada, in place of the53 words
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Article138 1916-02-17 5 How the war has caused people to think in map? was the burden of an address delivered recently by Mr. H. J. Mackinder, If. P., as president of the Geographical Association. Sea power, as Mr. Balfour pat it the other day, gripped the land power from the Baltic138 words
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Advertisement616 1916-02-17 5 |X^£i,djL<es 9 CHildpens' Hosiery.! i Ladies Black Lisle Hose Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose With pwtty lace ankles. Children's Bombax Lace Socks. In "bit*, tan, pink and sky. f nkle whita 1 Price LOO per pair, j In prett} at sip n*, to.ouis \U;iie I j Sizes 4, 4. 1 oi,616 words
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Advertisement45 1916-02-17 5 Tin Hunting IN Malaya. A PAMPHLET Containing al information rblati\e t<> Pahang's Latent Resources. Also gives an insight into matters bearing upon th exploitation of the mineral, agricultural, and other resources of Mplaya. Price 50 cts. Obtaina.l If alt Malaya Tribune Offices 20-a Collyku* Quay.45 words
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Article848 1916-02-17 6 Entertainment at Serembin. ln Aid of the Malayan Aircraft Fund. There is no doubt that fch* cause of war relief is drawing out tho histrionic talent latent in the country. Now, for the third time within a fortnight und the further within a month it is our pleasant848 words
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Article135 1916-02-17 6 In the list of New Year honours published on January Ist under the heading of 41 King's Police Medals the following referring to the bravery of a Kuala Lumpur constable is of interest Belt Singh, Police Constable No, 1.927, Federated Malay States Police Force—Exceptional courage in seizing and135 words
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Article67 1916-02-17 6 The parent detected his children blowing hard at their soup. At once he used the one effective reproof parents possess nowadays. MDo I see my children behaving like Germans at the dinner-table v It's not manners fatker," explained his son. 44 We're just playing Israelites crossing67 words
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Advertisement380 1916-02-17 6 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or p>st free from the Pr. Williams' Medicine Co., Dept. 5c, Singapore. I THE I I Firm I that advertises boldly J (V and consistently is inva- B380 words
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Advertisement272 1916-02-17 6 THE GREAT INDIAN PHYSICIAN s PHARMACY. The most powerful Asiatic Invention, of the Present Century ATAKK NICRAH PILLS and ail medicines of rhc Atank V<» Pharmacy arc prapsoH ai he Head Officii! Factory-Jaamagax iv India, It i> theoldeai lar»<>st and the West Pharmnr v the lab i aad the >*st272 words
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Article111 1916-02-17 7 Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association. 230 th Auction. C r Pol*. 5.720.87 or 762,782 N>s. Tone 340..V2) Prices Realized. kt .i fine ribb«d $184 $197 'J „1 ribbed 179 152 tine plain 184 189 good plain Laked tine ribbed 175 nn mod tibbed "39 fiiu. plain good plain111 words
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Article151 1916-02-17 7 Singapore, 16—At to-day's ujetioo, when some 353 tons were the markot opened strong pricei from $20-24 above last weeks level. Later the demand fell away and prices declined about *10 per picnL Fine Ribbed Smoktd and Fine Pale Crepe sold up to $197, advances of $23 and151 words
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Article254 1916-02-17 7 Singapore, Feb. 10.—A buoyant it■ <; characterised the opening of the auction held to-day, and during tiie initial stages high prices were realised. Fine Pale Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold up to $197, but this high ievei of values was not Maintained, and as the sale254 words
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Article59 1916-02-17 7 Football. Visit of the Penang Team. We are informtd that the Penang Chinese Recreation Clnb team which is doe to arrive by the s.s. Ipoh on Monday next will meet the Straits Chinese F.A. eleven on the Singapore Recreation Club's ground on Tuesday next. On Thursday next the59 words
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Article48 1916-02-17 7 The race for the Lncknow Civil Service Cup, run on Jan. 29, resulted as fellows:— Mr Gocullas' Symptoms 1 Mr. Walen's Lady busby 2 Maliaraja of Patiala's Dick Tnrpin Won by a length a short head between second and third. Thirteen other ponies ran.48 words
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Article108 1916-02-17 7 The fourth annual meeting of the Penang Schoolmasters' Athletic Association was held at the Free School on 10th inst., when about twenty masters of the Free School and the Anglo-Chinese School were present, lv the absence of the President (Mr. Hamilton) the Vice President (Mr. Cheeteman) took108 words
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Article128 1916-02-17 7 To-day. M. M. Outward mail expected. Ledge Eaataru Gate. 8.80 p.m. P. A O. homeward mail arpecteW. High Water —9.-2 a.m. I ft. i in.-. 10-44 p.m 8 ft. To-morrow. 8.1. outward mail expected. Rnbber Ag&ae. meeting, Emhanga. 2M ML Children* Concert, Viet. Mem. Hall. 5.U pJB. High W»W—i»~44128 words
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Article68 1916-02-17 7 Singapore. February 17. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 19/32 Demand 2/4J Private 3 m/s 2/4] 29/32 On India Bank T. T. 174J On HongkongBank d/d 16J On ShanghaiBank d/d B*| On Jay Bank T. T. 131 On Japan Bank d/d HH Sovereigns—buying rate 8.54 India Ceil Bills last68 words
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Article67 1916-02-17 7 To-morrow evening the first concert of the season for European children takes place at the ictoria Memorial Hall commencing as usual at 5-14. In audition to various vocal »rul instrumental numbers, the string band will render the following selections March,-Dis-tant Greeting' (Doring): Dance Intermezzo, M Stepping Stones, (Reeves):67 words
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Article248 1916-02-17 7 New Rubber Flotation. The prospectus of this new floatation has been issued. The capital of the company is $800,000 in $5 shares, $2 being payable on application and $3 on allotment. The Company has been formed to acquire as a going concern a Rubber Estate comprising about 2,792 acres248 words
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Article238 1916-02-17 7 (Singapore, February 17.) Tin .—sBB.Bo 100 tons sold. Co ora— Weak. Tapioca. —Wefck. Sago Flour-— Strong. Gambter. —Weak. Pepper- —Weak. Other Products.--.***** Steady Latest Local Market Quotations. Nutmeg* 110 8. per picu! $30.00 Nutmegs 80 S. So.oo Copra Bali H .20* Copra Gorong Talo 11.30* Copra Don gal238 words
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Article135 1916-02-17 7 Copra. Singapore, February 16. Copra —The market has farther advanced daring the week. To-day's values are about for fine Sundried and $10.50 to $10.70 for Fair to Good qualities. Exchange Report. Coffee —Palembang 15 per cent, Bali $34 to $36, Liberian $32 to j $37 nominal. Copra135 words
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Advertisement64 1916-02-17 7 Train Services. &iagaaor« (Tack-Road) Daily Daifc imim im Sic ao!* at 7.7 am an<» Oth*r kruu for JnhiW at 9 IJO pm 2.6.. :>rn 1.40 pm. armag fc.. !u nMV .>, atB46 atu a»d7.14 tare from Johore 7£,ftj4t, lOJS, JT V 3 and £66. I i Additional Train L.a?en Jofejre64 words
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Advertisement566 1916-02-17 7 Latest VICTORIA THEATRE 1 FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 23rd. Chinese Theatricals IN AID OF THE I Red Cross Fund. BY THE P. M. I. A. Amateur Dramatic Company. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H. E. Sir Arthur H. Yoong, K.C.M.G., Governor and Commander-in-chief, S.S., H. L.566 words
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Article1468 1916-02-17 8 As it is with individuals so it invariably is with States —whatsoever they sow, they reap. Those who do evil, who sin agair.st God and Man, who even commit outrages and atrocities cannot escape panishment that fits their crimes. The day comes, 6ooner or later, when a nemesis, terrible1,468 words
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Article85 1916-02-17 8 Ladies and Children not to disembark The following telegram rtceivw by His Excellency the Governor from the Right Hon'ble the Stcretary of State for the Colonic r published for general information: Please make it known that no ladies or children will be permittd to disembark at Egypt85 words
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Advertisement83 1916-02-17 8 ROBINSON Co. ENGLISH-MADE !GE eau-de-'v.- COLOGNE. SHELL Motor Spirit SOLD BY All Garages and Retailers IN SINGAPORE. RETAIL) QAflte Per Imperial PRICE j*W Mo. Gallon. WAR OR PEACE Famine or Plenty Life Insurance is Worth 100 cts on the Dollar. What Other Property Is Get Particulars of the Guaranteed Security83 words
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Advertisement118 1916-02-17 8 ALtSOPP'S is the finest BEER ever put on the Export Market. QUARTS AND PINTS. Sole Aoents Galdbeck, Macgregor &c Co. Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. y————————■ I Adelphi Hotel J 2nd FINAL 2 1 Grand f 1 Billiard f I Tournament f f j FOR THE 5 I118 words
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Article566 1916-02-17 9 rii ii |W.so— 2 cts down. > John Anderson, the new Gorttoref Ceylon, is doe at Colombo "ulrch is n He sails °y tnt local Dispensary offers I* a competent Dispenser. advt. peg* g Chinese Chamber of as removed to the p£m Town Halt th is reported566 words
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Article268 1916-02-17 9 Malacca's Contribution to The Imperial Government. To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Dear Sir,—Kindly insert the final list of subscribers to No. 10 Malaya of the Malayan Air-Squadron also known as the Malacca Chinese. The following gentlemen deserve all the credit for collecting the large sum from268 words
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Article153 1916-02-17 9 The Great War Page. The Western Front 9 Air Raids in Italy 9 The War on Shipping 9 In the Balkans 9 In the East 9 Canadian Finances 10 French Consular News 10 The White Man in Asia 2 Ravenna Cathedral 2 Interesting Find in India 3 American153 words
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Article34 1916-02-17 9 A Leap Year Dance is being given at the E. and 0. Hotel, Penang, on Tues lay, 29th inst, when "successful proposals will have the privilege of a free week's honeymoon at the Crag."34 words
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Article69 1916-02-17 9 War on Shipping. Captured Vessel Sunk. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Feb. 16, 4.5 p.m. The steamer Tergestea was sunk off the East Coast. The crew has been landed. [The sunken liner was owned by the Permuda Steam Navigation Company of Trieste. She was built in 1911 of steelREUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. - 69 words
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Article62 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 16, 2.10 a.m. Washington It is understood that the United States will shortly ask Austro-Germany how they intend to determine whether merchantmen are unarmed before sinking them without warning. It is explained that the American memorandum to the Entente regarding disarming merchantmen was sent solely in62 words
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Article65 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 16, 12.10 p.m. Washington It is announced that the United States Government concedes that the Entente Powers are within the rights of International Law in arming the merchantmen for defence. The Am erica n Government cannot approve Germany's intention of torpedoing armed merchantmen, and the United65 words
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Article16 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 15, 10.15 p.m. The Arethusa casualties were eight wounded and twelve missing.16 words
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Article66 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 16, 6.15 a.m. The steamer Ceylon, from Chorskania bound to India, was chased in the North Sea by a German cruiser and taken to a German port. A quantity of steel rails were removed and the ship released. She resumed her voyage when her coal supply66 words
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Article34 1916-02-17 9 German Soldiers Mutiny, London, Feb. 15, 5.25 p.m. Petrograd Violent disturbances have broken out among the Germans at Vilna. A lieutenant was killed and forty officers and many soldiers were court-martialled.34 words
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Article93 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. IG, 12.30 a m. Pertograd The communique states that after artillery preparation we stormed another of the Erzerum forts and took over twenty guns, munitions and a number of prisoners. Later. Petrograd: Another communique says that in the Caucasus seven more Erzerum forts have93 words
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Article40 1916-02-17 9 Small Enemy Forces. Salonika According to reliable information from Monastir the ene.ny forces in that region do not exceed 10,000, of which the Germans number 3,000 and tho rest are Bulgarians. E. C. New Programme Page I.40 words
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Article156 1916-02-17 9 With the British Troops. Enemy Outweighed. London, Feb. 15, 4.40 p.m. Reuter's special correspondent at the headquarters in France writes Without attempting to indicate figures we may definitely state that along our leagues of front we substantially outweigh the enemy in man power, and new drafts still156 words
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Article68 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 1C, 12.15 a.m. The communique says that last night, after heavy bombardment on the whole front of the Ypres salient and South Hooge, the enemy made several infantry attacks and broke into our front trench on a front of six hundred yards, between68 words
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Article108 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 16, 1.55 a.m. Paris The communique states that the day was relatively quiet. Our trench-guns in Artois bombarded the enemy organisations in the vicinity of the Lille road. The batteries west of the Oise bombarded a train and supply convoy in the station of Epagny, north108 words
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Article92 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 16, 1.30 p.m. Paris It is semi-officially stated that the Germans are trying hard to exploit the semblance of military successes gained in local attacks. The assault on Artois was long being prepared. It was preceded by formidable mine explosions which took months to92 words
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Article76 1916-02-17 9 London, Feb. 15, 5 25 a.m. Vicenza: Enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs on Scbio. Six persons were killed and some injured. [Schio is a manufacturing towu (chiefly wool!*r. with a population of 14,000 in the north-eastern province of Vicenza, and about sixty miles from the coast Londor,76 words
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Article399 1916-02-17 9 HOUSE OF LORDS. Lord Kitchener's Review of the Situation. Invasion of Egypt. London, Feb. 15, 8.10 p.m. In the House of Lords to-day Lord Kitchener, reviewing the operations, announced that although the Indians had been withdrawn from France die British had been materially increased by eight divisions of the399 words
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Article290 1916-02-17 9 The Navy's Responsibilities. London, Feb. 15, 7.35 p.m. Continuing his speech on the address in reply to the King's speech, Mr. Asquith said that Britain's responsibilities are more varied and more complex than those of the Allies. He gave for example the Navy, which was the most290 words
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Article83 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 15, 11.10 p.m. A proclamation prohibits the importation except under license of paper, cardboard, pulp or other materials for papermaking; periodicals exceeding sixteen pages except in single numbers by post; tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, furniture-woods, stones and slates. Another proclamation prohibits British vessels, except coasters, starting on83 words
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Article74 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 16, 4.5 p.m. An Order in Council announces the following grants as a daily climate allowance Three shillings to commissioned officers, one shilling to warrant officers, and sixpence to the men forming the ship's company if the vessels are employed more than ten days74 words
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Article59 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 16, 12.10 p.m. j It is opined that the recent liveliMM of the German Fleet is due to the appointment of a new Comman-der-in-Chief in succession to Admi- ral yon Pohl, who it was mentioned on Feb. 5 was commissioning the new vessels. There was59 words
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Article37 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 15, 5.25 p.m. Johannesburg It is proposed to I reform the Second Mounted Brigade under General Brits which was fam- j ous for its in Damaraland (late Gormen South West Africa), i37 words
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Article102 1916-02-17 10 (By Courtesy of the French Consul-General-) Paris, Feb. 15, 6.30 p.m. French bonds are unchanged. Yesterday to the north of Soissons we stopped dead a determined attack of the enemy. To-day in Ohampagne we re-occupied part of the advanced trenches lately occupied by the enemy. The French102 words
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Article53 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 16.6.15 a.m. General Pallolio will henceforth, participate in the periodical nr ings with Mr. Lloyd George. London, Feb. 16, 6.15 a.n Paris: M. Thomas, Minister ox Munitions, has returned and say« that he has reached a complete on--decstanding with the Italians similar to that with Great Britain as53 words
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Article131 1916-02-17 10 A Record Trade. London, Feb. 15, 8.10 p.m. Ottawa: The Minister of Finance presented the Budget showing the remarkably favourable conditions of Canadian finances as the result of increased revenues and economies. They bad the largest aggregate trade in the history of the Dominion. The revenue for the131 words
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Article99 1916-02-17 10 London, Feb. 16, 1.30 p.m. Ottawa: At the investigation into the origin of the fire at the Parliament buildings the Chief of the Fire Brigade opined that it was of incendiary origin. Ex-Speaker Sproule concurred, and mentioned that warnings against incendiarism received by him when he was99 words
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Article125 1916-02-17 10 REUTERS TELEGRAMS. London, Feb. 15, 10.15 p.m. Lord Murray of Elibank has re. signed his post of honorary directorgeneral of munitions recruiting, owing to ill-health. •—*e:>— London, Feb. 16, 2.10 p.m. Kent Territorial officers who signed for home service have been officially informed that they must undertake125 words
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Article20 1916-02-17 10 Essad Pasha's Army. Essad Pasha has announced that he has 20,000 men at his disposal in Albania.20 words
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Article22 1916-02-17 10 An unnamed Norwegian steamer has been sunk in the North Sea. The captain, pilot and a stoker were I drowned.22 words
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Article19 1916-02-17 10 In the Champagne district the French forces captured two hundred metres of the enemy trenches at Massiges.19 words
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Article23 1916-02-17 10 i The crew of the Dutch gteamer Vaarli, which ran into a mine and sank, has safely arrived at Rotterdam.23 words
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Article20 1916-02-17 10 The Austrian Government contradicts the report that the munitions factory at Skoda has been destroyed by an explosion.20 words
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Article23 1916-02-17 10 The explosion of the submarine mine at Flushing has caused enormous damage. A Dutch submarine was badly knocked about.23 words
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Article27 1916-02-17 10 An Austrian communique claims that Austrian forces took the Italian positions on Mount Rondam, capturing three machine-guns and seventy three of the Alpini Regiment.27 words
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Article46 1916-02-17 10 The Cologne Gazette declares that the report* of the final settlement of the I.usitania incident with the United States rest on no official basis». Responsible circles in Berlin know nothing of the acceptance of the German proposals nor a likelihood of a settlement.46 words
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Article123 1916-02-17 10 Special Regulations Respecting Importation. A notification published in a Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday afternoon reads as follows The Government desires to warn importers that goods which originated in an enemy country, even though they may have left enemy territory and become neutral property before the war,123 words
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Article324 1916-02-17 10 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK. Centenary Report. The 100 th annual report of the court of directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank to be presented at the annual meeting at the CityHall, Shanghai, next Saturday is as follows The net profits for the year, including $2,007,274.51, balance brought forward from last324 words
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Article87 1916-02-17 10 Tribune Special.) Penang, Feb. 17.—1n the Supreme Court, Penang, Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule gave judgment for plaintiff for the full amount with costs in the suit in which Mr. H. A. Neubronner, Architect and Surveyor, sued Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee for $1*,125 due to him by87 words
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Article551 1916-02-17 10 Doubtless many of our readers thouf h not versed in the rnysteri and intricacies of astronomy SKo J) during the past few days haVe h their attention drawn to two briL liant and adjacent stars high wa the western horizon, which 4]f their appearance at twilight gradually551 words
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Article129 1916-02-17 10 In the Second Coart this men r Lee Soo pleaded guilty to the charge of importing opium, valued it tW He staUd that he had brought with him for his own consumptionHe was fined $50. Tan Ah Seong and Kirn Siang ceived three months each for the theft129 words
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Advertisement210 1916-02-17 10 I 5 for the price of 4 1 5 Ist Motorist (pointing to burst tyre) "Hullo, old chap, I'm in trouble one of my confounded 83 gl tyres has burst, and I haven't a spare." jgj H nd Motorist No spare and I always looked on you a, an experienced210 words
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Article139 1916-02-17 11 Exclusive to the Malaya Tribune). Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations for to-day: Alor Gajah $3.40 $3.50 Ayer Kunings 1.20 125 Ayer Molek 2.10 220 Ayer Panas 9.00 9.25 Balgownie 4.25 4.50xd Bukit Jelotong 0.1)5 0,72' BukitKatil 0.80 0.85 ChangkatSerdg.... 9.00 9.25 Glenealy139 words
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Article123 1916-02-17 11 During the week ending Feb. 12 there occurred 174 deaths locally, of which 124 were males and 50 female*. They consisted of 133 Chinese, 20 Malays, 13 Indians, one Eurasian and one European. Malarial fever claimed 21, a rise of from 10 for the prior week, fever not123 words
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Article27 1916-02-17 11 The first Assize Court of 1916 was opened in the Supreme Court, Ipoh, on Tuesday morning by Mr. Justice Ferrer-Manby. Tkere are criminal charges involving eleven persons.27 words
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Advertisement270 1916-02-17 11 UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY I IS THE I BEST RECOMMENDATION. The Local Agents of ROSS'S, I Hie Bottling Specialists of Liverpool Leith, have received the following- entirely f unsolici ted testimonial frm one of their Clients in the Malay peninsula:— I In sending you a repeat order for I Ross's Auk's Head270 words
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Advertisement251 1916-02-17 11 Cinema CASINO IS PRESENTING ANOTHER STRONG BILL TO-NIGHT. COMPRISING 3 Exceptional Features ABSOLUTELY THE HIT OF THE SEASON. SECOND SHOW-9.15 P.M.oSHARP. IVI oran Special Feature O. H. 3VI. S. 0 X How Lieut. Moran Saved London A powerful story of German spies, introducing many sensational and exciting incidents which will251 words
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Miscellaneous48 1916-02-17 11 Singapore Volunteer Corps. Orders for to-day 5.15 Bras Basah Rd. Malay Co. To-morrtw, Feb. 18. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. do Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. BaUetier Range, S.V.lt. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. N.C.O's. do Chinese Co. do S.V.C. Band. H. Roland Llewbllyn Captain, S.V.C. a/Adjutant, S.V.C.48 words
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Article32 1916-02-17 12 Notes and Comments from all Parts of THE REPUBLIC. Special Budget. The special budget tor railways, telegraphs, posts and navigation amounts to $144,340,399. The receipti are expected to cover expenditure.32 words
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Article22 1916-02-17 12 The Hongkong Press publishes a wire from Yunnanfu reading The Republicans on the 22id January occupied Sui-fu, in Sztchuen.22 words
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Article37 1916-02-17 12 It is reported that the Chinese cruiser Nanchen, laden with munitions of war and bound from Kianjyin to Shanghai, has run aground near Silver Island and that the cruiser Chaoho has gone to her assistance.37 words
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Article47 1916-02-17 12 General Lung Chi-kwang, the Chiang-chun of Kwangtung, has been created a brevet rank of Chnnwang (Prince of the 2nd rank) and Chang Aiing-chi, the Civil Governor of that province, *as decorate 1 with Ist Class order of Wenhu for merit in suppressing the troubles at Huichow.47 words
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Article45 1916-02-17 12 The China Times reports. —There j is a report that the assassin party hired by the Chinese authorities not having accomplished anything so far, a certain Mci has been ordered to Shanghai to organise another assassin party especially aimed at Liang Chi-chiao.45 words
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Article51 1916-02-17 12 Censors m Peking have unanimously decided to petition the Government to state that the namo of the new era Hung Hsien should be cancelled, the office of preparations for the Grand Ceremony be abolished, and the Tsanchengyuan be dissolved so as to say* the situation. —China51 words
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Article128 1916-02-17 12 A Chinese gunboat, with a Customs officer on board, was recently er.g*tfM in the ehast-* < i'a Javg-'junk which was known to be filled with dynamite, bombs, rifles, magazinerevolvers and ammunition along the West River. Ir id said that the junk had on board three Germans, two128 words
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Article114 1916-02-17 12 General Chiang Yen-hsin, of the office of the Generalissimo, arrived at Shanghai on January 28 by the gunboat Chunho from Nanking after having interviewed General Feng Kuochang. General Chiang is staying on board the gunboat near the Kiangnan Arsenal. Both General Yang Shanteh and General Lv Jung-bsiang114 words
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Article183 1916-02-17 12 A message from Yangchowfu dated Jan. 26 says: Foreigners and Chinese alrte were delighted with the fall of snow last Saturday, the ground being covered before night, fall to a depth of five or six inch*-, and the thaw bat been so gradual since that the183 words
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Article157 1916-02-17 12 The Chinese Government has received a report from Cheng Chi, Superintendent of the Chinese Products at the Panama Exhibition, concerning the promotion of Chinese trade with the United States. Mr. Cheng Chi urges that no time should be lost in improvinf the condition of Chinese silk and tea,157 words
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Article203 1916-02-17 12 The Peking correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press reports that the voice of the Press is becoming stilled in Peking. Al least three Chinese newspapers here have been closed down by the police either for making remarks about Japan which displeased or for showing an antimonarchical prejudice.203 words
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Article86 1916-02-17 12 "What on earth are two Zepps and a clou 1? she asked. v That's the order I've just taken from the last Boldior to come in. and I won't tell him to translate. one guessed it herself and she proudly served him with two sausages and mashed. Anton Lang, chosen86 words
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Advertisement77 1916-02-17 12 Attention to Detail If you have a job that requires care= ful attention to the minutest detail send it where at= tcntion to detail always receives primary considerat ion. Exactly the same care is exercised with regard to small jobs as to large ones, and our charges wi'*S al= ways77 words
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Article173 1916-02-17 13 Chief Engineer's Death. Whin the German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm sank the Indian Prince in the Atlantic in 1914, George Lambert, Chief Engineer, m takes prisoner. He has just died at Newcastle. At the inquest his widow said that her husband and other prisoners w*re173 words
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Article221 1916-02-17 13 Mr. Harold Sanderson, cbairma n )f the White Star Line and president the international Mercantile Marine Company, is on a visit to -W York, says the Syren," and tas been discussing with the übiquit°*i newspaper correspondents the Patent stage of transatlantic shipping and the post-war prospects. With regard221 words
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Article24 1916-02-17 13 A telegram from Holland F.-b. 2nd states there is great javaj activity at Kiel It is supr*ed a na\ai attack on Riga is imputed.24 words
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Article280 1916-02-17 13 After what has happened it seems to us that the surrender of no enemy submarine should be accepted. Count Bernstorff speaking as the accredited representative of his sovereign, gave a definite pledge after the sinking of the Arabic that in future no liner would be280 words
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Article156 1916-02-17 13 Some little time back 44 Shipping IllustrateJ of New York, reported that the Pacific Coast Steamship Company would conduct experiments in a tugboat with a view to tasting the possibilities of using pulverised coal as a marine fuel. It appeara that, where railroads have used thia156 words
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Advertisement567 1916-02-17 13 OBBMBBBBBBB I v ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY AT THE Alhambra Theatre BEACH ROAD 85 I The House of Quality. The Home of Feature Attractions. The Leading Cinema. Theatre of Singapore. jS I LET BRITISH FILMS LEAD THE LONDON FILM Co. Preseats g Henry Ainley and Jane Gail in &x I Rupei?t of567 words
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Advertisement280 1916-02-17 13 I The Malaya Tribune. Can be had at the following depots Singapore. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basah Road. Messrs. The Hean Store, N. High Street. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Mr. Pang Boon Tin Tank Road Railway Station.) Messrs. Kwong Seng Chiang Co., Selegie Road. Mr. Mohd. Abu Bakar, 265,280 words
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Article1190 1916-02-17 14 Fighting in the Floods. It does not require a vast knowledge of military matters to understand how great a part Nature plays in all campaigns. The first Napoleon during the years of his exile in St. Helena attributed his disasters, in both 1812 and in 1815, to the1,190 words
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Advertisement486 1916-02-17 14 GRAND SALE. For One Month Only. RAILWAY REGULATOR Price Rs. 10. Now forfR". 5/2 B«St Nickel Eight-day Open Face WatCh. P"ce 20. Now sold for Rs 10. Same in Silver Case Open Face Price Rs. 24. Now sold for Rs. 12. Same in SUver Hunting Case. Price Rs. 30. Now486 words
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Advertisement50 1916-02-17 14 Confectionery* Banana Drops, Milk, Caramels, Chocolate, Peanut Toffy, Jelly Beans, Jambo Peanuts, etc. SUGAHARA Co. 332 334 North Bridge Road. 'PHONK ..1333. K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist 74 74 1 BRAS BASAH lOAD Extraction Painless. Charges Moderate. WORK GUARANTKED. Consultation in either English jor Malay. Telephone No. 1245. 1$ 12 n50 words
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Advertisement483 1916-02-17 14 I A jtf 1L Mother and Child. W g\ jm B Babyb\. months M. fWI Fed from birth on the'ALenbury: Food. I on Behalf of Baby I I Naturally a Healthy Mother 1 I should feed her own child, and no cause, save inability, I X should prevent her doing483 words
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Advertisement420 1916-02-17 15 TO BE LET TO LET. a Two Story Compound house 9 boron* 14 off Gaylang Road, derate rent Apply to No. 180 ieransooa rioad. 740 TO LET. -Q\y,h- Villa "and "Birwood," Nos' si ft 52 Grange Road, "Surlingham," L 7 Mt. Elizabeth, tennis, lawns itablings attached. Also Nos. -•chard Road,420 words
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Advertisement531 1916-02-17 15 NOTICES NOTICE. THE BUKIT SELANGOR RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned claim a lien on shares in the above Company in respect of calls and interest paid by them on shares, the numbeis of which are set out below. Any person holding certified transfers of such531 words
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Advertisement281 1916-02-17 15 WANTED WANTED|AT ONCE. Competent Machine Rulers. Good salaries to steady men. Apply with testimonials to A. B. C. c/o Malaya Trihune. 16-2 WANTED. A position in a Mercantile Firm or Rubber Estate as Book-keeper, General Office Assistant or even as Clerk, with prospects of promotion. Applicant is an experienced young281 words
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Advertisement473 1916-02-17 15 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND 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 Balk, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,473 words
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Advertisement509 1916-02-17 15 INSURANCE^ SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE GO. LTD. [Incorporated i>j N t ew ZealandJ FIRE Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description MARHE Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest EARTHQUAKE Risks accepted. J. HENRY Local Manager Offices: 2, Finlayson Gre^n. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation,509 words
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Advertisement864 1916-02-17 16 (I 1 Head Offiee: 3T PbilUp Street. j BRANCH STORES AT .-Phillip Street No. 14 and ft* Road No.. 14, 100 and 102. J -«f 1 iff 'Mi J MMHMMMMNMMMMMMMMMM 1 J Te.egraphic Address I TckphoiiC NOS. 1174, 1233, j Codes Used J 8 I quankiat. I (Private 1450). f864 words
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Advertisement447 1916-02-17 1 P.&O. BritLh India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). for China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about Mail Lines. Homeward (fo* Europb). Odtwabd447 words
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Advertisement300 1916-02-17 1 STOOMVAABT-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND" THREE WEEKLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWAN-DELI, SABANG, DURBAN CAPETOWN, LAS PALMAS AND VICE VERSA Steamers are dne to arrive on the undermentioned dates OUTWARD. Jat Pzn. Coeu Feb. 18 Rembrandt Mar. 7 Oranje Mar. 28 Vondel Apl. 18 Kon der Neaer..300 words
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Advertisement572 1916-02-17 1 N. Y. R. NIPPON YUSEN KAIStLA (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports ia Marseilles and London, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The Ne» Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are572 words
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Article374 1916-02-17 2 Europe. For London Sardinia (connects with Khybei) February 18 Mongara, due February 20 Knight Companion, February 2*> Hitachi Maru, March 1 Namur, March 2 Kansas, March 3 Protesilaus, March 11 lyo Maru, March 15 Glenstrae end March For Liverpool Pingsuey March 4 For Marseilles: Sardinia (connects with374 words
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Article310 1916-02-17 2 Vessels in Port Britisi BTEASIIR. BERTH. DAT hi Sri Patana Im «r Rda 9-1 Will-'o-the Wiao do 10 1 Hong Ho do 16-i Recorder Outer Rd& 28-1 i Curlyle Inner Rda 2-2 Magnet do 5-2 Helenas Bukum do City of Colombo No. 7 Wharf 3-2 Castlefield Outer Rda310 words
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Article88 1916-02-17 2 Merkus for Laboean Bilik. Tand- jong Balei and Medan. Sappho for Port Dickson and Port Swettenham. Abbotsford for Kemaman, K. Dangun and Trengganu. Glenstrae for Hongkong and Shanghai. Rensiena for Palembang. Kaka for Malacca and Muar. Atsuta Maru for Malacca, Penang and Colombo. Tanjong Surat for Kota Tinggi.88 words
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Article44 1916-02-17 2 The East Asiatic Coy's new motor ship Columbia, from Copenhagen via Scandinavia left Sydney on Jan 21 tor Singapore via ports. She is taking cargo for transhipment ports on the way. Thii fine vessel may be expected here on Saturday forenoon.44 words
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Article525 1916-02-17 2 Wireless Reports. Noon To-day. Vessel in communication at noon with the local Commercial Wireless Station —B.S. Kitano Maru, For W. A. porU the Minderoo Capt. Hills saty tw W, A. Ports on to-morro ar. The B. I. contract packet Tara with mails from London is due on the525 words
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Article808 1916-02-17 2 Outlook at Home. Never in our history has the beginning of the year taken place under conditions so serious and grave aa now exist, says Fairplay. Thift statement must not bp misconstrued as being forlorn, discouraging, or even pessimistic, because almost the world-wide situation is one of anxiety808 words
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Article481 1916-02-17 2 Refractory Crew. In the Marine Court yesterday before Lieut.-Commdr. B A. Cator R.N, a case was heard in which a refractory crew ol thirty-twolascin from the City of Colombo were charged by Capt. Iferia, v ith refusing duty. Commander Cator to induce the crew to return to ship481 words
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Article193 1916-02-17 3 H ord 18 f° r ue astes t a je hat for the best —and an rapid return journey to ege capital. The trip, X .Bangkok, loaded both will ordinarily occupy a ,f twelve days, as the delay nBtt r a shifting ship to various Jealing with193 words
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Article151 1916-02-17 3 Captain Kolkman. of the Nor- team »r Bridge, is well this port as the commanssel, he having plied o t number of years in the Bai trk <k and Saigon rice trade. H* returned to Europe with kji vessel some time ago and the tremendous increase d151 words
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Article67 1916-02-17 3 »i Council announces 1 ing grants at a daily climranoe. Three shillings to eeauuissioned ollicnrs, one shilling to warrant officers ami sixpence to ihe Men forming the ship's company, it the vessels are employed iU d days: in the Red Sea tad ill of Aden, and67 words
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Article92 1916-02-17 3 Pel 7 High water :—9.2 a.m. S ft b ins. 10.44 p.m. 8 ft. LB.—High water:—9.44 a.m. 9 Ll-6 p.m. 8 ft. 3 ins. fob, U\—High water —10.23 a.m. 9ft 3 ins., 11-27 p.m. 8 ft. 6 mi. 10.—High water :—II a.m J ft. 6 ma., 11.4992 words
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Article133 1916-02-17 3 The following easaalties to shipping through hostile acts ha*6 been reported recently Ship and Owners.' Flag. Tons Damage. TERGESTEA British 4,272 (Sunk off East Coast. (Captured Austrian Crew landed, Feb. 16). Vessel.) UNKNOWN Norw (Sunk in North Sea. Captain, pilot and a stoker drowned, Feb. 16133 words
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Article38 1916-02-17 3 Vessels Expected. Tara (B I.) 21st February, from India for Singapore. Agents, Messrs Bousfcead. Hampshire and Co.. Ltd. Keemun (Holt) 21st February, from Europe for Singapore, China and Japan. Agents, Messrs Boustead. Hampshire and Co., Ltd.38 words
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Article90 1916-02-17 3 Delivered in London. The following are th« «Jatta ot j departure from Singapore of th« European Mails and thwir deliverv in London. Mail. LftWT. I)aiiT«». MM. Deo. 4 »«»k P. AO. Dee. 9 Jaa i B. I. Deo. 16 J" 13 1 MM. Deo. 17 Jaa. 18 190 words
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Advertisement38 1916-02-17 3 SINGAPORE SHIPGHANDLERY Co SHIP HANDL 1 RS g PROVIDING CONTRACTORS, mpany** Lauuch meets incoming ships. 16 Battery Road. TaJDE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR Telephone No. 141. Wen promptly attended to frotu January Ist 1916. H.W.hVSTEVEHS, Manager. 5-1 5.438 words
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Advertisement289 1916-02-17 3 Importaiu Shipping Notice. A bill is bf ing introduced in the Dutch Chamber prohibiting the sale or chartering of Dutch ships to Foreigners or the transfer of their port of registry without the consent of the Government. The maximum penalties for a breach of this rule are one year and289 words
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Advertisement429 1916-02-17 3 M. M. MESSACERIES MARITIMES. Mail Line. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, MARSEILLES. Homeward. Ootwabd. 191G 1916 Andre Feb. 26 Amazon? Feb. 17 Atlantique Mar. 10 1 Polynesien Feb. 21» Atxaeone Mar. 24 Knrnak Mar. 14 Polynesien Apl. 7 Athos Mar. 28 j A Steamer Apl. 11 I Do. Apl. 25 For429 words
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Advertisement439 1916-02-17 3 Australia By Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated in Australia). Singapore to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday lalanu, Brisbane and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment fo: other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Port*, British New Guinea, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage.439 words
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Miscellaneous478 1916-02-17 3 Viails Close. Tc-iU}'. 1 Laboean Bilik, Tandjong Balei and Medan* Merkas -.30 pm Port Dickson and Port Swettenham *Sappho 2.30 pin Kemaman, K. Dun gun Trengganu Abbotsford 2.30 pm Hongkong Shanghai (ilrnstrae 2.30 piu i Palemban? Ren&iena 2.50 pm Selat Pandjang, Beng kali» and Kagan Merait 2.3o pm Malaoca and478 words
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Advertisement642 1916-02-17 4 TOYQ KISEN KAISHA THE NEW ROUTE VI A HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI? THE INLAND SKA. KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO TO ALL POINTS !N THE UNITED STATES. CANADA, MEXICO AND EUROPE. Sailings from Hongkong. Steamer Displacement Speed c Hongkong, ♦NIPPON MARU 11,000 Tons lo knots Feb. 29 ANYO MARU 18.500642 words
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Advertisement621 1916-02-17 4 Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in Japan) {Contractors'to the Imperial Japanese Army and k> Fortxc/n Governments.) Cable Addresses DOCK! IiRD I I *Mm\ Western Union Kobe 1 Ik^riEJvl I Scott*r, Lieber's, anrt M DOCK-PAIREN. II Engineering. KOBE Shipbuilders, Engineers, Boiler and Locomotive Makers. All «iae« and descriptions of Boilers,621 words
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Advertisement444 1916-02-17 4 Ocean Steam Sh Ccmpany, Lt AND China Mutual Steam Nat Co., Ltd. ilncorporated mi EngLu The Companies' iteaon n patched from Lavt ItVT .X the Straits, China and Japan i week and from Japan bone* a* f k j London. Amsterdam mnd Aat«2 every fortnight lor Genoa, M H les444 words
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