The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 June 1900
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Title Section17 1900-06-19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 19™ JUNE, ,1900. DAILY ISSUE, No.17 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement795 1900-06-19 1 J^ q Office. Telegraph St. MM NVbarves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG > CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN. EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of I-ading issued for Persian Gulf, Ccntirutntml mnd American Ports, also for China Coast, and Smn795 words
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Advertisement725 1900-06-19 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THE following are the dates on which the Co.'s 1 Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkono. Shang- Foa Marskillbsand hai ar Japaw Ports. London. >9°o. 1000 Kintuck due June l-. Ching Wo duo July i. Moyune due June ea.725 words
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Advertisement573 1900-06-19 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. 1 a Undbr Cobtract witb thb Nbthbrlabds Ihdia Govir*, -Iht I Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late j. DAENDELS Co.. 2 3 Collyer Quay Ihe lndermbntiohed dates are only approximate. From Eatected Will be despatched lor BrouwiT Deli June 18 Paneh, Bila, Assahan, Deli Edi urte573 words
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Advertisement699 1900-06-19 1 ff ONGK ONG AND SHANGHAI I BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL t 10 000 000 RESERVE PUND In wool RHSHRVK LIABILITY OF V *".500,000 PROPRIBTORS #10,000,000 COUBT OV DIBBCTOBB. N. A Sibm, Esq.— Chaibman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Dbputt Chaibman. R. M. Gbat, Bsq. I H. W. Sladb, Esq. E. Gobtz, Esq.699 words
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Advertisement610 1900-06-19 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPE THK only remedy at present kno*n as an INl</\Luoi.r J Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hcmorrha of the Bowels. RECOMMENDED by SOME op thb CHIEFSPECIALIS IS 1 -^S R £jt!' ii v Chemists and Wholr THE PETER SYS COMP Nov or imTO D Solb MAMiiPACTUBBas;, 0, Old China610 words
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Article, Illustration31 1900-06-19 2 Here .hall the Pr... th. People. n»ht maintain. Unawed bf influence and unbribed dv Her* patriot Truth her gloriou. precept, draw ri«d«ed te Rellnon. 1.0r.1r. and !-aw.31 words
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Article918 1900-06-19 2 TO-DAY the Crisis m North China, as politically well it might, has fairly swa nped the entire situation m South Alriia m real vital interest. The beginnings of the conflict are more or less localised at Peking, but one has only to reflect on the forces918 words
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Article629 1900-06-19 2 Before Mr. Justice Leach. E. Nathan v. H. Latham. In this case the plaintiff claims a return of the horse Burleigh or m the alternative 13,000, being two-thirds of the value, by reason of the wrongful conversion of the said horse or an account m respect to the629 words
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Article102 1900-06-19 2 A Russian Jew named I.«-on Feinstein, j was (harged by his wif- at the Police Court this morning with having knowingly j lived on the proceeds of prostitution for the last five years The woman stated that she married defendant m Russia five years ago Soon after,102 words
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Article353 1900-06-19 2 To a Inend on board the Massilia we are indebted for some notes of the voyage j home, and ot the many Singapore people aboard her. The voyage to Marseilles was a very pleasant one, and many of the people were sorry to leave the vessel, even though they were353 words
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Article99 1900-06-19 2 A correspondent write*. The American soldier I Costs his country no less than i a year. i Great Britain, which has the smallest Army ol all the great European Powers, expends, roughly, £q$ 1 a year on each of her soldiers. Austria, with an Army of over99 words
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565 1900-06-19 2 In a letter, written by a Hollander who took part m the unsuccessful Boer operations for the reduction of Ladysmith, and sent to the Nieuwsblad for publication, the effect of Lyddite is thus described Before, behind and m the trenches565 words
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309 1900-06-19 2 THE GRACEFUL JOURNALIST AMI THE GENERAL DUTCH UNION. {From a Correspondent.') The Java-Bode styles it an eloquent specimen of the line feeling and polish of Engli>h Journalists that recently the publiahing office ol the Algemeen Nederlandsch Verbond (General Dutch Union) at Dordrecht sent to the Editors of several great London309 words
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Article204 1900-06-19 2 TROOPS MARCHING ON PEKING Foir Thoi mvii Ri ssiaws Landed. Flight oi thb Kmpress Dowager. (Hongkong Telegraph,) Shanghai, fune i ith. A Tientsin telegram, dated toth instant, reports that seventeen hundred marines from the various foreign warship now at Taku left that day for Peking by rail. Further reinforcements continue204 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
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Article48 1900-06-19 2 REINFORCEMENTS FROM INDIA. TWO BENGAL BATTALIONS FOR THE FAR EAST. (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, June 18th, 5.28 p.m. Two Indian Regiments are being des. patched from Calcutta to Hongkong. The Daphne Sails from HongkongH.M.S. Daphne left this afternoon for the North.48 words
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Article35 1900-06-19 2 A REGULAR BATTLE. CHINESE FORTS v. ALLIED FLEETS. TAKU DEFENCES ENGAGE FOREIGN WAR-VESSELS. No Warning Given. Hongkong, June 18th, 7.25 p.m The Taku Forts opened fire on the allied fleets yesterday (Sunday) morning without warning.35 words
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Article20 1900-06-19 2 Chinese Guns Silenced. The Meets replied, blowing the Forts to pieces and silencing the guns.20 words
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Article21 1900-06-19 2 Forts Occupied. The allied fleets then landed parties and took possession of the Forts. The casualties are unknown.21 words
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16 1900-06-19 2 It is reported that a British vessel has been sunk.16 words
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REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1900-06-19 2 THE CRISIS AT PEKING. AN INDIAN BATTALION FOR HONGKONG. The Seventh Bengal Infantry has been ordered to Hongkong18 words
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Article26 1900-06-19 2 The New Cabinet. The Cape Cabinet ha> been formed, with Sir John Sprigg as Premier and Treasuret and Mr. Rose Innes as Attorney-General.26 words
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Article18 1900-06-19 2 His Present Headquarters. President Kruger has removed hi* headquarters to Alkmaar near Nelspruit. {Later.)18 words
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Article31 1900-06-19 2 BOER ATTACK ON A BRITISH POST. Lord Roberts, telegraphing from Pretoria on the ibth inst. states that 800 Boers attacked a British post on the Zand River 00 the 14th (Thursday).31 words
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Article20 1900-06-19 2 Knocked by Knox." The Boer force were driven off by General Knox who is stationed at Kroonstad.20 words
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Article26 1900-06-19 2 The British casualties consisted of Major Seymour of the Pioneers and two men killed one officer and eight men woundedLondon, tgth June, tgoo.26 words
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Article72 1900-06-19 2 earned genUS COrVU9 s a Sh a l»W Amer Unt me,y Cnd S twda y. by what ou, pZa K n ndS c, ~<«**"»n." The sablePlumaged b,rd roosted on a telegraph wire opposite he Masonic lub on the Bund, and seeing someon an adjacent wire, he investigated72 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1040 1900-06-19 2 3 PIANOS. 2nd hand Guaranteed m good condition at $275, $295 and $300 respectively net cash. Pianos on hire monthly weekly for occasions at from $10 a month. The Robinson Piano Co., 33, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. June 16 tu.th.s. BOARD A LODGING C*OR Two Bachelors at a comfortable house m1,040 words
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Advertisement652 1900-06-19 2 CHURCH OF ENGLAND ZENANA MISSIONARY SOCIETY CHINESE GIRLS SCHOOL. THE usual Half-yearly Sale of Useful and Fancy Aitides, m aid of the funds of the above School, will take place. (God willing,) m the Upper Room of the Town Hall on Friday, the 29th of June, from 4 to 7652 words
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Advertisement770 1900-06-19 2 TO-ADY'S ADVERTISEMENTS The Pahang Kabang Limited. "^OTICE is hereby given that share certificates arc now ready for distribution and can be obtained on payment of scrip fees and surrender of letter^ of allotment and receipts granted for shares and calls, from Mr. G. A. Derrick, Gresham House, Battery Road, Singapore.770 words
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Advertisement14 1900-06-19 2 A blunder at the right moment is better I aeverness at the wrong time-14 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous135 1900-06-19 2 The Week. Tuesday, i 9 th Hiuh W»wr —1.53 a., -j.c p. Foo.b,ll- S .C.C. S .V.R. rnilharmonic Choir, s.-io o S.V.R. Rifl e Coy t>rtlir S.V.A. and S.V.R. Signaling. Wednesday, aoth High Water.— 3.54 a., 4.0 p. (jueen s Accession. Moon Last Quarter, 7.5a a. Centenary oTBirth of Lieut.135 words
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Correspondence.
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Article123 1900-06-19 3 To tbb Kdi 1 oa. DKAR SIR, We are instructed by Mr. Smith, the proprietor of the Globe Hotel, to ask you to correct the statement contained m your issue of yesterday m giving an account of the Jewish stabbing affrav, that such affray took place at the123 words
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Article34 1900-06-19 3 England Colours. Curtiss, Sells, Stratton. Harris. Hannaford, Sharp, Witham, Hingley, Dewing, Woodham, Dickinson, Gilchrist. The Rest —White. Linton, White, Mactaggart, Wishart, Pritchard, Bosanquet, Stronach. Magralh, Maxwell, Simon, and another. 1 r34 words
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Article165 1900-06-19 3 A Hokien, living at 41 Raman-st, says that as he was walking along Club-st yesterday, three Hokiens assaulted him and robbed him of a bag containing $10. A Jew nam<*d Meyer, who lives at 15- A Wilkie-rd, reports that early yesteruay morning his house was broken into and165 words
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Article399 1900-06-19 3 i he handicaps and entries for the S CC. (jymkhana on Saturday next are given below. There are more than the usual number of entries, and the sports bid fair to be interesting. The usual arrangements be made, and there will be accommodation for ladies. ioo i399 words
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Article551 1900-06-19 3 A correspondent ol the South Australian Register thus writes Irom Bloemfontein under date April 12th. This war t»-mg run a great deal too much like a cricket m^tab under the new rules to suit our people. We ba*/e fought our way up here through me Free SJ"»ters,551 words
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Article1441 1900-06-19 3 It will be remembered that at the begin, ning of this year reports reached Singapore of the mutiny on brard the W. A. schooner Ethel strnl the murder of Capt. Riddell, his son, and the carpenter. The mutineers went to Amboina, and subsequently weie arrested m Banda,1,441 words
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176 1900-06-19 3 A Sbrious Possibility. The bubonic plague, which has made its unwelcome appearance m Sydney, was brouL'hi here from the French penal settlement of New C iledoi ia by the Pac-.fique, a steamer trading between Sydney and Noumea. Now as this vessel had for ca.g176 words
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Article170 1900-06-19 3 At a certain murder trial a policeman was m the witness box. How many minutes after the shot was fired did the man die said the defendant's counsel. Two, sir," answered the witness without the least hesitation. You seem positive about the time," remarked the counsel, with170 words
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983 1900-06-19 3 A cirru'ar has been issued to Chinese Bri'ish subjects on this declared basis: "As it is the gene al d. sire of a large and representative body of Chinese who are subjects of Her Majesty the CJueenEmpress that an Association be lormed und-r th«» n*me983 words
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Article248 1900-06-19 3 The Acting Resident, has issued the following i Notice. The report of the Commandant, Malay Slates Guides, on the movement m this State m favour ol j th* formation of a Volunteer corps ha been laid MM the Resident-General, who i. m favour of the movement.248 words
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Article1188 1900-06-19 3 Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rrv. ti. M Rbith. NO. XXXIII. The townsman's hi art warms to his doctor about this season of the year, when the ailments which lew escape m our bitter Scottish spring attack him, and when the v. i-e1,188 words
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Article436 1900-06-19 3 The "Review of the Week (a London paper( sty U s n ot only m England that the fai ure of certain gener. Is is recognised. More home truths are told m private letters from the front than are allowed to appear m the columns of436 words
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291 1900-06-19 3 RIFLE CLUBS: AT HOME AND IN THE EAST. Inoia not Ksthlsiastic im thb Mattpr. Lord Salisbury's suggestion that Rifle clubs should be freely established m the United Kingdom may be sympathetically received by the public, but the military authorities are not likely to welcome it with any enthusiasm. As the291 words
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Article225 1900-06-19 3 Bank 0 I t ;na and r LaPlTal P ,d i; '<•» H*.o Oir. iSm;. Hi-^{* L 414.,.,. Bell's As.k-.ios Eastern Agu.c,. Nominal. < '.'co-of <C Vl -VsS O B rsawih Gold Mine Co. g- Buy «.<» '-416 unissutd Clear Water Dairy harm Ltd. «7225 words
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Article44 1900-06-19 3 (Correctrd cp to Jane ig). I DON. Bar.k 4 m/> Pm j doc H cm France, tseasaad... Germany, de India, I Hongkong, Yokohama, < JAVA, demand i ir Manila, demand 21% 1 m SOVEREIGNS, (to England Rate... DUcoant 3 taoethi bills.. 6 Bar SiU44 words
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Article14 1900-06-19 3 Uona.9) y r. (\mboir. oca, mall k :^Jr. Copra B.ili do. Pon'.ianak do.14 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement189 1900-06-19 3 LlFt AND VIGOUR POR IHK HAIR.— lhe only article which really possesses nutritious virtues t«.r st mul sting ig ihe hair, iKowlako's Maeaaaaa Oil. It removes scurf, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair being injured by illness, and should always be used for children's hair no other article imparls su. h189 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous399 1900-06-19 3 MAILS CLOSE. I "-MORROW. hor At Rangoon X.-vasa li am Djambie Kian Ann 11 am Sourabaya, Sc. Poh Ann 1 pm Penang Rosa 1 pm Batu Pahat Henuit I pm Hor-t anal. WW al the Wisp 1 pm Port Darwin Australind 2 pm Penang 5c Colombo Awa Maru 2pm Labuan,399 words
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Miscellaneous658 1900-06-19 3 VEI SI Ll IN v R r •/.r.->. Wit Flag, .nd Ton. Commanders Arrived p ron Zr r™ y 5 asr a I j="tT" >y/i ij<:ant lune- i_i B i- rseUraeiaa KiS Ml )'">■-•"> X- B.slcrio KiaJ. v fc 1 linß Wet B«aa*D*i Dut 28, 7 I Bosuns uai. "J,658 words
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Miscellaneous66 1900-06-19 3 I Jun Loooiaaa, r. pi B%T*vitß, Brit. 5;,.. Mcl.'or Klang. i Kioroca I MA. AOB. vr.. Mll a DBti. Ger Haki llv ll .1. t a m.;. Raeaotni Scaiarr, KH.RSCN, Ros. r «s Wear unt Taken at Randan* K.r Bar. .cd. 3a Fan. roaaaaratava Wet D.r.c.W.nd Mix. Temp, m shade66 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement379 1900-06-19 4 HARTFORD TROPICAL SINGLE TUBE TYRES, Price $15 each. SI RAITS CYCLES AGENCY. 15 Battbky Road. Ma> 1 m NOW READY FRIEND TOMMY OTHER TOPICS UEING A COLLECTION Oh VERSES RKi.ARDIM. ATKINS. THE EROB WAR AND OTHER SUBJECTS ni loss 1 HINCHINJOSS. I 'rice »t.oo ia Coloured paper wrapper. Price 91.379 words
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Advertisement813 1900-06-19 4 Government Notification. TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of the 25th June, 1000, for the supply of Tin number-plates, nails for nailing on the plates, for the registration of Cargo, Passenger and Fishing boats, also boards tor Fishing Stakes for the years iuoi, 1902813 words
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Advertisement757 1900-06-19 4 WANTED j A smart, younjr Chinese Clerk lor correspon- dence and book keeping. Apply by letter to C. VV., cjo Free Press. May 30 v.c WANTED for Pahang Chinese Clerk and Store-keeper, also Rurasian Clerk. Apply PATERSON SIMONS ar Co. June 15 uc WANTED. Clerk (Eurasian) with good experience of757 words
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Advertisement919 1900-06-19 4 &M% Y^RHWOR of Japan I TOILET WATER H Apprp. it 'd far its delicate perfume and tht" feeling nf < oralorl a^L iod Ir shness which it imparts to the skin a^km Kananga Extract V 9^ PERFI lUHIEF C^Hp^^pi ce "ncinal. grsteful and persistently fragrant. (r.«a.»T C R* D RIGAUD919 words
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Advertisement538 1900-06-19 4 Passengers tor Straits, China 6t Japan. Per N. D. L. Stuttgart, due June 2, —Rev. Snyder, Mrs. Snyder and children, Mr. W. Juflen bruch, Mr. A. Ehrlich, Mr. Saiomonson, Mr. Hugo Weber, Mr. F. Susemihl. Per M. M. Tonkin, due June 25.— Mr. A. Van Heurn, Mr. G Benz. Per538 words
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Advertisement613 1900-06-19 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address, Advertiser, Singapore. Tblbphonb Ni/mbsr.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Sing«p or T**HE leading English Newspaper m the A Straits Settlements; Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negr, Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak. I613 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous717 1900-06-19 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port 01 departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-op-War. Argovaut, H.M.S., Chatham, due June I Cooubttb, H.M-S t.b.d., Chatham, due June I Cyonbt. H.M.S. t.b.d.. Chatham, due June i j I«urst Bismarck, Ger., Wilhelmshaven, due July Goliath, H.M.S., Chatham, due June— iAWCS,717 words
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