The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 March 1901
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Title Section20 1901-03-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 12m MARCH, >i 9 oi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 412720 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement691 1901-03-12 1 Xo Office. Telegraph St. £jg Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1901691 words
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Advertisement735 1901-03-12 1 I BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. PBNANG, RANGOON CALCUT i A One o* the Comoary's steameri is intended t« M Tautonp PaffM Wh.-uf every week. rs and «J:ir«o booked by the r.bove ■teamen a through rates to all ports m India and C. en also to East African Ports,735 words
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Advertisement644 1901-03-12 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKLTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay Tim UNDBRMBNTIONBD lIAIKS ARK ONLY APPROII M ATB. 1 Prom Expected Will be despatched tor M. Vajirunhib Penang Mar. 11 Ratav 1, M.ir. 15 G.G. v Lansber^e644 words
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Advertisement679 1901-03-12 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, tSSStftSSS}: fIOOOOOO Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 7 silver Reserve ?,000 000 J 000 000 RKSEKVK LIABILITY Oi' 1 Pl<( PkIETORS j $50,000,00 c Court or Lurbctors. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Chairman. Hon J. J. Krswick E Dhputv Chairman. Hop !< L. Richardson Esq. A. Ha opt, Esq.679 words
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Advertisement486 1901-03-12 1 Milkmaid rull Cream. trademark Sale m the World. JJORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. ELIS H B D 1707. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. 1 Losse.Paib .1,600,000 '■■<«" M INCOMt Qrl A Insurance effected on almost every description oi propr rty ai current rates of premium. THE 808486 words
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Advertisement313 1901-03-12 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND'OS! KMTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND r£OYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIIKTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INI AND ska OH lAPAN AND HONOI ULU. Bd ri mtcd to K. France, and Ci. nn.my by b> to Ine principal cities of the United States or Canada. R.iu tuned on application.313 words
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Article, Illustration1294 1901-03-12 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1901. \\r,, ■■■.-.■.< r 11 jr 1 haw, •>. »I -i I We «_juote to day a us-ful article from the N.-C Daily Neva upon the burning question of the status of Manchuria as a result of secret bargain between Russia and China1,294 words
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Article453 1901-03-12 2 I lx>rd Hopetoun has received the following 1 telegram from Mr. hamberlain t The Kinf; has decided that the Duke and Dutchess of < ornwall shiil open the first session of the Federal Parliament. The desire of her late Majesty to mark the greatness453 words
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Article63 1901-03-12 2 Statement if Admiral Tirpitz. The Bundesralh has risen. The supplementary budget (or expenses incurred by the German Ex peditionary forces m China has been m crease from 100,000,000 marks to 120,700,000 marks Admiral von Tirpii* stated before the Bud^e I Committee of the Reichstag that he expects63 words
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Article184 1901-03-12 2 What's the pother all about? Who is this that ci ies Get out If you interfere with me you'll come a cropp' r. Let your damour be abated Have I not already stated I'll with Iraw just when I think it right and proper Surely this is <i184 words
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Article124 1901-03-12 2 A Kling, living at 23 Bali Lane, reports to the Police that yesterday an Arab came to his hous'i a"d a^ked for the loan of two 825 notes These he apparently placed m a cloth m the presence of the Kling, and then folded them up neatly124 words
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Article533 1901-03-12 2 "AH cards handed m by competitors m the I. ifiies Gait Championship mv t r tri I by gentlemen." -jideS. F. Press. Wha 1 kness What at t moral* What a hiit of -ad p-rversions of the tails <A the (acti Taradidd c, taradiddle, taradi Idle-did-dk>de How r> fre~hin^533 words
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Article160 1901-03-12 2 Ihe Moulmnn Advert, ser says :-One who saw them mform.d us that ten curiously shaped k?« ComaminK ***** ie enough to poison every inhabT ant of Burma were l>m k on the wharf on r-nday 'T^ J hat the P <>wd ered arsenic escaped rom hek160 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article32 1901-03-12 2 WELSH FUSILIERS FOR NORTH CHINA. (Special to Singapore Frte Pre Hongkong, March uth i.^pm Preparations are now CMBpfeted for th transfer of 400 Fusiliers from II to the North. On 832 words
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COUNT WALDERSEE.
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Article25 1901-03-12 2 Generals Gaselee and Trotha are mak;n an extended inspection of the garrisons' of Chihli, General Gaselee taking the more important garrison-.25 words
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THE CHINESE COURT.
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Article32 1901-03-12 2 It is asserted that Tungfuhsiang at pre. sent dominates the Court t: return o| which is uncertain, although pr- 1 have been made for its reception it Peking32 words
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Article14 1901-03-12 2 A portion of the China t.remain at Hongkong during tb<14 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article53 1901-03-12 2 r De Wet's Retreat. Dewet is believed to be to the west of Kroonstadt, intending to cross the ri to the eastward. Boer Forces m Difficulties. The only Boeis now m Cape Colony are Kruiuinger's and S'-heeper s comnm which are pressed between Gorrin^ Delisle s columns m53 words
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Article31 1901-03-12 2 It will be almost impossible to operate against Dewet now, as he will be m h country, his force dissolving into iafia mal parties when pressed. {Later.)31 words
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Article26 1901-03-12 2 v The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty. Britain Rejects U.S. Amendments. B Great Britain has definitely rejected the Senate's amendments to the Hav-P*..:..* 5 fote Treaty.26 words
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Article28 1901-03-12 2 A Committee of Revision. Mr. Balfour ha* stated that a joint Committee would be appointed to consider the c revision of the Kings oath.28 words
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Article24 1901-03-12 2 A Probable Redistribution. Also that a Committee ot the House ol Commons would be appointed to consider the King's Civil List.24 words
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Article30 1901-03-12 2 Train-Wreckers to Hang for It. Two ot the Cape rebels have been con- vie ted of train-wrecking and have been r sentenced to death. London, March izth, /go/.30 words
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Article44 1901-03-12 2 Brown: "What! you really MM that >ou advocate marryinf one's deceased wif«'» §i*'«r Jones Yes dear boy. Wife's a good thing. Mother m law's a bad thing. Two good thing* and only one bad thing rou know. It saves the second mother in-la*. I44 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement320 1901-03-12 2 A NOVELTY IN PIANOS THE KRELL PIANO AN AMERICAN PIANO Specially made for the Straits Settlements PRICE $310. GOLD AT RATE OF THE DAY THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. 33, RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. TELEPHONE No. 191. Mar. 12 uhs TOWN HALL, SINGAPORE. "AT ZERO A Musical Romance m 3 Acts.320 words
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Advertisement708 1901-03-12 2 Notice to Pilots Shipmasters. DI LOTS and Shipmasters are invited to record their opinions m a Book kepi at the Master Attendant's Office, regarding the establishment of Wigham's Continuous Light Buoys at the following places m the western approach to Keppe' Harbour Ajax Shoal I'ulau Laut yrene Shoal and Beacon708 words
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Advertisement483 1901-03-12 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS BUTTER FRENCH BRETEL FRERES D'lsigny Butter In 1 and 2 lb. tins. John Little Co., Ltd., Singapore. Mar 12 12.9 For Batavia direct. The s.s. MAI/ A VAJIRHUNIS, will sail for the above port on Saturday, the 16th instant, at 5 p.m. Scheepsag-ntuur Voorheen, J. DAK N DELS483 words
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Advertisement125 1901-03-12 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. SMART DISPENSER WANTED f OOD Salary to a good man. Apply M., c/o Free Press Office. Mar 12 15.3 WANTED A CHINESE Cltrk one wi:h some knowledge of Insurance work prefeired. N.D.0., c/o Free Press. Mar. 12 15.3 Vj R. F. W. Olsbn, having left our firm, ceases125 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous247 1901-03-12 2 The Week. Tuesday, iatb High Water s —1.45 a., 2.36 p. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. c S.V R. Recruits Drill Musketry. 1 Philharmonic Choir, 5.30 p. Lodge Zetland Regular, 5.30 p. Japanese Troupe, Beach-rd., 9p. i Wednesday, 13th High Water :—2.21 a., 3.30 p. I Municipal Commission, 2.30 p. S.247 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter575 1901-03-12 3 To tbs Editor. SIR,—A local mission weekly publication does not like the prospect of our Royal Visitors arriving on the 21st o? April, (a alendar Sun^y), and utters tiiis "prayer":—"May their course over the deep be so directed that they shal! arrive on Monday morning! This575 words
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321 1901-03-12 3 The following is the Acting Manager's j" rt for the month ending Febr 28ta.- I month about 212 ions of ore l .shed Lr a yie'd of is 6 oances 15 cwts of t ■M Itcd gold this ore came from various parts of321 words
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Article259 1901-03-12 3 Our Sarawak correspondent write- The Dictionary of Sea Dyak by Me»n. and Howell is really coming out .me. We have got along somehow to without such a thing as a good vocabulary even, and are really grateful to the two men who, m the face of pers-is-259 words
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Article56 1901-03-12 3 lir Donald Mackenzie Wallace, who was director of the foreign department of th. Ames from iByi to 1899. will be the guest of the Duke and Duchess of ork on board the Ophir, which is to convey I heir Royal H ghnesses to Australia. He will describe the royal visit56 words
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Article1050 1901-03-12 3 (N.-C. Daily News.) The agreement between Russia and China with reference to Manchuria, which we have known •or months existed, while it was sedulously withdrawn from the cognisance of the other Powers, was given substantially m the Japan Mail, a p a p er wni(;n s iU1,050 words
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Article224 1901-03-12 3 Mr. A G \Vard, who is surli an energetic promotor of things musical m Hongkong. I a< passed through homewards on a holiday. He hopes to visit Bayreuth this summf-rand I >;ar tlie Wagner* y<le of operas. One of hi> plaOl is the systematic extension of224 words
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303 1901-03-12 3 In this era of world empires interest m the sun's empire is hardly surprising. An English inquirer seeks to learn its size, and points out that there well known comets of short period have orbits extending beyond that of Neptune, while one comet303 words
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Article374 1901-03-12 3 A recent issue of the P. Af G. says The offices of the Pall Mall Gazette were lit up hst evening by a bn liant illumination. It proved to be an exp riment conducted by the Faraday House people with a new device, of American origin,374 words
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403 1901-03-12 3 EASTERN RESERVE DEPOTS FOR MILITARY AMMUNITION AND STORES. Captain Mahai) m his latest work The em of Asia," draw-, particular attention to the advisability of estaoi-hing m md a, Australia anl the Cape, soure c» ot necessary supply whether manufactories or depots m ammunition and stores, against the chans-? if403 words
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Article75 1901-03-12 3 At the Municipal Commissioner's meeting tomorrow, the matters under consideration will include a motion by Mr. B »rUer re flying the Union Jack over the Municipal Offices at Board and other meelinns, the acquisition of add lional land at KaUng Vii'ley the raising of bridges over the Singapore75 words
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Article180 1901-03-12 3 This clever variety combination opened to a full house at the Beach-rd. site last night, when a most intere.-ting programme, bristling with ft ats of skill and endurance, was given and warmly appreciated by the audience. One of the premipr items, perhaps, was the bamboo balancing, the180 words
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Article235 1901-03-12 3 S. C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The special attention of competitors m the tennis tournament i^ called to the alteration m the time of starting pl^y- Ptoywi with their umpires mu«-t be at the Courts not Uter than 5 p.m., by the T<»urn;»me t Clock (4 45 'or championship final tie). Shnuld235 words
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Article161 1901-03-12 3 A SINLJI IS. Whitehead, scr. v. R id, 3 owe 1. B Sinole«j. Emmrrson, 5 v. Simpson, owe 15. V- llenzer, scr. v. Kohllicti. owe 4. C Singles. Gledhill.scr. v Richards. 15. Knox, scr. v. Miller, owe 2. Billings, icr. v. Cunliffe, J. Caldwtll, scr. v. Sechay.161 words
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Article188 1901-03-12 3 The Agapanthas, from Shimonoseki, arrived here yesterday afternoon with a full cargo of Japan coals. I he Drottmng Sophie, described as the j largest vessel m the Swedish mercantile i si rvire ev«*r built at Kiel, was launched at I that port m January last. She is a188 words
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Article72 1901-03-12 3 (Corrected up TO March I a.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 3 /o A demand Private credits 3 m/s 2/0., documents 3 m/s credits 6 m/s .j/ol France, demand 252 Germany, demand 204; Inoia, T. T 1 ■<)■] HONGKONG, demand |%dis. Yokohama, demand.. ...i%par. Java, demand 12, Manila, demand72 words
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Article118 1901-03-12 3 (March 12 l 1»" $66.12* Gambier g 2 1 dc. Cube No. 1 13.60 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'por*) 20 •Jo. White, (Fair L/W=-^ 1 43 Nitmegs nos t.-> the lb.i 56 do. (80s lo the Ib) 76 Mace (Banda) y 3 Cloves (Amboina) 3} Lib-nan Cotfee '8.75 Tainoca, small118 words
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Article242 1901-03-12 3 Capital. Pah, Vr Shares Paid Oiv r<3nk; '^KL^L '.{£'.ooo,oo, 4.4,23. i^Jlr HeJl';, A^stos Eastern Agency. Nominal. looooTf 3> 5 8 4 8,584 £i Kechau Gold M. Co. |ti c 0 1 ,c^~w, Kelub, Co., Ltd. »1 Sates I Z 5O 000 f I4 lOO 4'242 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement150 1901-03-12 3 Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism. From the Vindicator, Rutherfordton, N. C. The edi'or of (he Vindicator has had occasion to lest ihe efficacy of Chimb»rl.iin's Pain Balm twice with the most remarkable results m each case. First, with rheumatism m the shoulder from which he suffered excruciating pain for len days,150 words
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Advertisement339 1901-03-12 3 OCEAN ]R% STEAM SHIP |P^ Co. NEDERI.ANDSCHE BTOOM VAAKT MAAT CdAPPIj OCEAAN. Tons. Tons Achilles 7011 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 JVest'or 3766 A a 701 1 Orestes 4 6« Alcmous 6743 Patroclus S SOO Anchtses 2729 p,l tvs Anttnor 55,, Polyphemus 2617 Calchas 6748 Priam 2 $A Cyclops 2066339 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous570 1901-03-12 3 MAIL NEWS. In concluding a paper read at a meeting of the l'..itsmouth Liierary and Scientific Society, Mr. C. X R. Allen, formerly British Consul m China upon China a d the Chinese," sad "Though it c dt man s of the Allies were neither hank not I excessive, they570 words
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Miscellaneous405 1901-03-12 3 MAILS CLOSE i O-MORKOW. Per At Hongkong, flic. Tritste 7 am Pei.anjf Lan^kal Fuh Wo II km Hon^kony Sui Sang ham M ,la, c. P. Dickson Pakan 1 M X Patiang, &c. Aing Hrn 1 pm Bombay Tientsin 2 FM Malacca, &c. Ma area p M Penan* a Deli Calyfiso405 words
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Miscellaneous706 1901-03-12 3 v LS 111 PO R"I PUks anJ T«o. c7rr m «nd«e Arr.vcd Kron. he X: 55~i^ i:::;: S s£ B. r Els t &fe Ks?™ s tc q Ij3 jar 1 it 4 SsSr "ssss If- g |&g v"'Tr NL Ss:S ESS"" 1 Hr-i srtr Hthn LATEST ARRIVAI Hiroshima Mary706 words
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Miscellaneous119 1901-03-12 3 MONBKONb WEATHER IKLKGKAMS Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 1 1! J t J t u c leVC Of lhe m inches tenth- and hundredths. Manila baro. readings m millimetres Temperature m the shade m decrees, K.ihren.' neit. Manila temperature centigrade. Humidity, m percentage of saturation, the humidity of air119 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement947 1901-03-12 4 IN THE GOODS OF John Frani is H ansbn,— (Deceased.) THE undersigned has received instructions from the Executors to sell by public auction at his sales-room No. 13 Raffles Plice. on Thursday, the 14th March, 1901, at J p.m. The Goodwill and Stock-in-trade of the Commercial Press No. 9, Raffles947 words
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Advertisement1232 1901-03-12 4 FOR SALE. A BOUT 100 cases Sulphuric Acid. A. Apply to D. BRANDT flr Co. Jan. 22 tvs uc FOR SALE BAY Australian cob, quiet m saddle and harness, and an exceptionally pood mover 2 wheeled gig and set of nearly new Harness. Price complete $600 Apply DALLAN'S Australian Horse1,232 words
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Advertisement717 1901-03-12 4 W/ANTED tor Borneo. Overseer (European) W with experience m handling coolies, time- d keeping &c. Apply to M.K., c/o Free Press. J Mar 6 uc AN experienced merchant, German, Dutch and English correspondent, good book-keeper and acquainted with Estate work, wants to change position. J., c/o Free Press. Mar 7717 words
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Advertisement757 1901-03-12 4 BOARD ft LODGING Eand Airy rooms for bachelors J-* or married couples at View House, Mount >ophia. Fine Tennis Court. Mar 9 23.3 yOUNG married couple want Board and Resi- dence near town. Preference given to private amily. Write to L. G., c 0 Free Press. Mar 6 13.3 BOARD757 words
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Advertisement943 1901-03-12 4 Photographic Plates Ex SS. RADNORSHIRE A FRESH SUPPLY OF ILFORD 1 and PLATES. THE DISPENSARY 43-b, Raih.es Pmcb. Mar. 8 15.3 DIAMOND BRAND CEMENT. PHK tensile strength 0(799 lbs. after 7 days and is ot excellent quality. Price 84.90 per cask of 400 lbs. Sole Agent.— YAM ATO < O.943 words
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Advertisement72 1901-03-12 4 I.MPERIU. GERMAN MAIL LINE For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan ports. The Imp- -h.-ii Gcimaii Maß steamer KONIG ALBERT, Captain Cvrrsms, d the Norddeuticher Lloyd, hav>n>> left Colombo on the Bth instant, at 10 r.m. rn;iy b expected to arrive here on Thursda, dayii^lit, the 14th instant, en route for the72 words
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Advertisement592 1901-03-12 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Advertiser, Stngaport Tbliphonb Numbir.— No. 61. Pu bh.hed at 30-3, R.ffles Place, Sinjapor,. '"THE leading English Newspaper m th, 1 Straits Settlements; Johor,. Federated Native States of Perak, Selas> gor, Sungei Ujon*, Pahang, the Htp Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands592 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1040 1901-03-12 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. diving port 01 d lanuie, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mkn-of-VVar. A( HP ron, Kr. T< ulon. due Mar. Amir, Kiib., Europe, due Mar. j An NArn I. is, U.S., iooo, Hampton Roads, Apl. Caaoros, M.M.S., Malta, due Mar. Dolhu.n. Ru-,. t b.,1,040 words
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