The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 May 1901
1901-05-06
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Title Section18 1901-05-06 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 6th MAY, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 417118 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement828 1901-05-06 1 P n Office. Telegraph St. OC Wharves. Keppcl Harbour. 0 STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG. rEYLON, 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 hina Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWAKu828 words
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Advertisement771 1901-05-06 1 "PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO RISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF |APAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates771 words
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Advertisement757 1901-05-06 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay The undermkntionbbi dates arb only approximate. Stea mer From Expected Will be despatched tor on I)e Carpenter Uatavia M.y o Bai av ia, Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabay.i, Macassar,757 words
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Advertisement752 1901-05-06 1 VHE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers, &c. *r MS Company executes Ship and Marine Bn^MM Repairs of all descriptions, m the most efficient inanm under thu superintendence of experienced Barepaan Shipwrights and Engineers. Graving I)ock-> up to S"o feet m length and 21752 words
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Advertisement648 1901-05-06 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL i, 0 000 000 RLSERVE FUND— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) Silver Reserve 3,000,000] •'1.000.000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK > PROPRIETORS J 1i0,000.00c C UIKBCTOKS. Sh a <£sq.-~ Chairman. Hon 1 Kk, 1 Esq.— Dkputv Ciiaiuman. Hon. X 1 kay. R. L. Richakdson L»q. A. Haut648 words
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Advertisement559 1901-05-06 1 JJORWJCH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND .LONDON. 'ABLI S H X I) 1787. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amount Insured £335,000,000 LossbsPaid 11,600,000 Prbhiuii IMCOMfI 906,000 Insurance effected on almost every description o\ property at current rates of premium. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.— Aeent. ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPAN V. SVMefttßfta Capital559 words
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Advertisement525 1901-05-06 1 i cs the scalj^f^dint: pain at ci. \tfimw cures obtainc it<>- /tf^CT^k urin ary the £Sj^^£rA \lf\ MM 4o i.OURS inul-Midy I'r.hkctho I.- is a da! nil 'if the M^^^^M^^W^. specific lia.'r-;'; K^La^^Ufefs Ml ■JMcvMlli:. paiba, Cubeb, Wl/mM\^kM or Injections, and causes Beware of imitations 'l¥\ Each -.r.\ Capsulo/L,-jy HM^525 words
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Obituary17 1901-05-06 2 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. At Falkland, N. 8., on April 7th, C. Carnib, late of Singapore, aged qi.17 words
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Article, Illustration406 1901-05-06 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1901. I I'tr fhai: thr Pit s, tl.r I'rupie's riiftit mainUH "'..«\.ve (J by inrtuen.jr ard nr.br. bed by gain Hrrc patriot Truth hrr glorious preefpt- draw. '—I id Religion. Loyalty, and lj«. Mr. Edward H Parker contributes a lon^ article m two406 words
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Article515 1901-05-06 2 Capt. K. Alexander of the Rifle Brigade, who has been m hospital m South Alrica, has recovered and il discharged to duty. Their Royal Highoessef the lJuke and Dud. ess of Cornwall and York arrive today at Melbourne The Imp. Germaa mail steamer Hamburg having left Colombo on the 3rd515 words
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Article88 1901-05-06 2 A handicap race of uo yards for members of tht above Club will be held on Sunday, 19th May, fora trophy presented by Messrs John Little Co. Ltd entries for which close with the Honorary Secretary on Wednesday, 15th instant. On June jnd, 16th, and joth the88 words
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Article54 1901-05-06 2 A "-Telegram lias been received to-day from Raub stating that the April clean up" was as follows "Crashed 3000 tons of stone which realized 1,1 10 ozs smelted gold. Electric miil resumed crushing this morning." The electric mill was stopped on April 22nd owing to a landslip which54 words
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Article146 1901-05-06 2 (Latham ami Martdggart.j Our share market has gone from bad to worse since our last report. The very disappointing results obtained from Raub and remelong has caused a feeling of distrust m *ll speculative concerrs and consequently Mining shares of all kinds have been thrown on an146 words
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Article752 1901-05-06 2 The China Mail gleans this account of the accident I ho passengers were all asleep when about three <> clock m the morning f Wednesday i, they were awakcatd by a terrible grating sound followed by a loud report and crash. It was not difficult to realise752 words
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Article130 1901-05-06 2 The Australian German mail steamer I'rmz-Rcgcnt Luitpold, having snapped a propeller shaft between Sydney and Melbourne, was expe ted to be a fortnight late at Colombo. Col. Hicks, has arrived here by the I'rtnsess Irene to arrange for a visit here of Harmston's Circus about the 15th inst The Prinsess130 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article12 1901-05-06 2 TReuter's recent Telegrams will be found o page 4 of this issue.]12 words
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Article28 1901-05-06 2 A Perfect Agreement." At a Cabinet Council M. DelcassO stater] that perfect agreement prevailed between the French and Russian Governments m all questions interesting both.28 words
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Article37 1901-05-06 2 Must be Maintained. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, replying to t deputation of workers, said that it wa, impossible to withdraw the duty on su gir as this was a most important part of the budget.37 words
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Article52 1901-05-06 2 Three Ministers Resign. 1 here is a Ministerial crisis m Prussia owing to Conservative and Agrarian opp 9 sition to the Emperor's canal scheme The Ministers of Finance, Comment and Agriculture have resigned their posts [These three are Dr. Von Miquel, Herr Brefeld, and Freiherr von52 words
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Article13 1901-05-06 2 The Kaiser has closed the Diet Ltndon, May 4th, igoi.13 words
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Article43 1901-05-06 2 Ten Thousand Homelesb Losses Three Millions Ten miles of houses, including pub buildings have been burned at Jacksoi ville, Florida, U S Over ten thousand people have beer rendered homeless and the loss is calculate( at three millions sterling.43 words
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Article70 1901-05-06 2 (Later.) A Boer Concentration British Columns Converging. A Battle Imminent The Boers are concentratiug at Hartebeestefontein to the number of four or five thousand, under Delarey, and have occupied a strong position on the hills General Babington is m close touch with them, but his force is insufficiently70 words
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Article19 1901-05-06 2 Arrival off Melbourne The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have arrived at Port Phillip.19 words
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Article17 1901-05-06 2 Russian official despatches state that twenty engagements have been recently fought m Northern Manchuria.17 words
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Article24 1901-05-06 2 The Russia losses were a hundred killed and wounded. A number of Chinese mins and prisoners were captured. London, May hth, igoi.24 words
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Article41 1901-05-06 2 The Mill ran for 15 days during April, crushing 180 tons of ore for a yield of 85 ounces of gold and m addition to this, 90 ounces were got from specimens, making 175 ounces altogether.41 words
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Article87 1901-05-06 2 An S.C.C. inter-club match was played on the Esplanade last Saturday between the S.C.C. and the Officers of the Army and the Officers, and N.C.O's. of the Volunteers, resulting m a draw, decidedly m favour of the latter, who knocked up 120 runs. Capt. Dewing compiled 46, Capt. Benjafield87 words
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Article130 1901-05-06 2 The boys of the above Institution are to be congratulated on their recent performances at cricket and football. On the School ground last Saturday afternoon they played a team representing the S.C.C. 2nd XI at cricket and won by 10 runs. The boys made 49 runs, while their130 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1901-05-06 2 JOHN LITTLE &CO., LIMITED. ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE. Will be continued on MONDAY THE 6th MAY And Following Days WHEN LARGE QUANTITIES OF FRESH BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICKS TO CLEAR Great Variety m the following Goods, CARPETS, RUGS BATH AND DOOR MATS Table Covers, Art Muslins and412 words
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Advertisement66 1901-05-06 2 BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS John Little ft Co., Ltd. Spore. Apl. 1.3 E. WALLACE Watch Maker and Jeweller. 6-b BATTERY ROAD. PEARL JEWELLERY. CONSISTING OF Brooches, Earrings. Hair Pins, Ac, Ac. *pl. 27. Itailors AND OUTFITTERS John Little ft Co., Ltd. Spore. Apl. 3 r TYPEWRITING. A I-ady will undertake to66 words
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Advertisement824 1901-05-06 2 RAFFLES HOTEL GUEST NIGHTS Every Saturday String Band m attendance. SARKIES BROS. Proprietors. May i uc SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. SPRING RACE MEETING Tuesday 21st, Thursday sjrd, and Saturday, 25th May. Tickets of admission to the Grand Stand can now be had of Messrs. John Littlb Ac Co., Lt d Daily824 words
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Advertisement662 1901-05-06 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS BOARD TTHREE large rooms vacant at Erin Lodge, two tennis courts, charges moderate. May 6 v.c BOARD LODGING AT Esther Lodge," 1 a Wilkie Road. Terms moderate May 6 5 5 mw f SHORTHAND TYPEWRITING. "THE above classes will be opened at the Cross Street School every Monday662 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous138 1901-05-06 2 The Week. Monday, 6th High Water 0.9a., 11.40 p. Philharmonic Society Annual Gen. Meeting, 5 p. Tuesday, 7th High Water 0.41 p. Assi/es Open, 11 a. S.V R. Musketry Drill, 5.10 p. Philharmonic Choir, 5.30 p. Wednesday, 3th High Water O.l l a., 1.17 p. Pantai Hydraulic Tin Mining Co.138 words
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Article1581 1901-05-06 3 At the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Mctropde, Lieut.-Col. Sir Henry E. McCallum, R f... K.C.M.G., and Lady McCallum, were entertained to a complimentary dinner on iothult., by their old Straits friends, to the njmber of nearly seventy. The chair was taken by Mt. W. G. Gulland, and the compiny present1,581 words
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Article133 1901-05-06 3 There must now be very few m Singapore who remember Mr. Charles Carnie, one of the early partiners of the late firm of Martin Dyt< Co, which was established here m 1542. His colleagues were Georpe Martin and Alexander Turner, (Glasgow), John Campbell, (Batavia), Alexander133 words
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Article151 1901-05-06 3 There wa> a lan, r e attendance of members and their guests over at the Swimming Club Bungalow on Sunday morning to witness the came arranged between the Club and the Garrison. The game was very one-sided indeed, the Club getting possession of the ball each time and151 words
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Article109 1901-05-06 3 :y fine comet wai pretty generally seen m Singapore yesterday evening for about half an hour after maid h^ position is described by one observer as low down m the West, near the sun. to the -outh of the -wn, almost directly below Oriu. The tail i^109 words
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Article36 1901-05-06 3 The Secretary has received a telegram, dated 4th May, from Hatu Beri-awah. givir.^ the April clean up as follows .—Crushed 207 tons of stone, which realized j8 ozs. of smelted gold.36 words
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Article158 1901-05-06 3 The Receipt is acknowledged of the March number of the Straits Chinese Magazine As usual the Magazine contains a number of interesting articles, well worth readin^. A touching tribute m prose i^ paid to the memory of Her Late Majesty Oucen Victoria by Historicus," and m158 words
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Article214 1901-05-06 3 <L. and C. Express.) We much regret to announce the death of Mr G. E. Noble, which occurred on 10th inst., after an illness of duration, the actual cause of death b<ring due to h.t morrhage. Mr Noble joined the staff of the Hon^kci:cr214 words
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Article2449 1901-05-06 3 Via Ctylon) London, April 23rd. It is announced at St. Petersburg that the Russians at the beginning of April stormed an encampment of 6,000 Chinese, 250 kilometres north-west of Mukden, capturing the ex-Governor of Mukden. The Russian loss was 35. Twenty-one thousand well-armed Chinese are entrenched at two other2,449 words
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Article128 1901-05-06 3 A very successlul St. G»orge's Dance was given at Penang on the 29th inst. Amoy is declared an infected port owing to an outbreak there of bubonic: plague. The little Singapore folk who assisted m the welcome to the Duke and Duchess might like to know that at Melbourne, where128 words
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Article75 1901-05-06 3 (Corrected up to May *>) On I.ONUOr: Bank 4 m/s j/0,',. demand I/i 1 Private credits 3 m/S -'<V« documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 rjj/- 2/0,',, France, demand 24/ Germany, demand 9oz\ India. T. T 148; HONGKONG, demand J^jdis Yokohama, deauad 2%pm. Java, demand j Manila, demand 175 words
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Article117 1901-05-06 3 (May 6.1 lin $66.87$ Gambier 9.20 do. Cube No. 1 13.87 Pepper, Ulack (ordinary Spore 30 do. White, (Fa.r L/VV-5% 45 5 C Nutmegs lies to the 1b.)... 5a dm. (80s to the !b) 64 Mace (Banda) 92 Cioves (Amboma) 32 Libenan Coffee 17.50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fait quality,117 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement141 1901-05-06 3 Beware of a Cough. A crugh is nut a disease hut a symptom. Con" mu|it ion and bronchitis, which 'are the inoe* ilaniroroii-, and fatal disea*-, liave for their ■flrs*' indicitiuii a iHjrsistent couffh, and il properly treated as soon-as this rough appears are easily cured. Cliauiberla inS Coiij,h Kemedy141 words
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Advertisement323 1901-05-06 3 OCEAN ]ff% STEAM SHIP If^* Co. N 1 1 NEDERLAN'DSCHE STOOM. VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3809 Aiax 7039 Orestes 4653 Alctnous 6743 Patroclus 550g Anchtses 2729 Peltus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Datdanus 4653323 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous293 1901-05-06 3 MAILS CLOSE I O-MORHOW. For Per At Hongkong, &c. Charterhouse ham K. Pahang, &c. Aing Hin noon Batu Pahat Benuit I pm Penang 4c Negapatam Zaida 2 PM Bangkok Ban Seng Guan 2 pm Penang <k Calcutta Lightning 3 pn fort Uickson Klang Poh Ann 3 pm Penang Deli Hebe293 words
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Miscellaneous1244 1901-05-06 3 SHARE LIST, MAY 6th, igoi. Quotatiom. Capital. Paid Ur. Shams Paid Dit ianU o. i and Jag^n^Ltd. Ji J Q a.ooo.ooo 4,4.23. .99,875*4 Bell's A. Agency. Nominal. f. lo.ooof^ S ->' ;8 8.584*1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.80 Buyers. ,75.000 X 87!^ ,7 500 is™"" 11 HonRkorv and Shan K1,244 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article64 1901-05-06 4 A Report published at Bloemfontein shows that the mission of peace envoys from the Cape Dutch has been a complete failure. General Grenfell attacked the Boers near Helvertsberg, where the last Boer Long Tom" was m position. The gun opened at 10,000 yards range. Kitchener's Scouts advanced rapidly64 words
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Article86 1901-05-06 4 At a conference of the Miners' bederation held m London, it was resolved to declare a general strike if the coal export duty was approved by Parliament. It is estimated that 750,000 coal-miner* will go out on strike if the Federation come to the decision that86 words
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Article18 1901-05-06 4 The result of the Two Thousand Guineas is a> follows Handicap < r Doricles Osbech 318 words
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Article45 1901-05-06 4 Mr. Brodrick, Secretary ot State for War, speaking at a public meeting at Guildford, expressed his determination to carry out his scheme of Army Relorm without delay. He was willing to {ace any unpopularity, but he stood with Lord Kcberts at his back.45 words
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Article50 1901-05-06 4 An Ottoman mission to China has left Constantinople. It consists of a number of military Mussulman clergy charged with the duty of entering into relations with the Mi^-ul-mans of China. Russia is throughout opposed to the Constantinople mission, while Germany is in favour of it.50 words
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Article23 1901-05-06 4 Th" debate on the Coal export duty having assumed an unexf ected length, it has been adjourned till Monday23 words
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Article31 1901-05-06 4 It is stated at St. Petersburg that France and Russia reached an understanding c, the Chinese question during the recent visit of M. Delcassr to the Russian capital.31 words
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Article13 1901-05-06 4 The Opposition m Parliament would roiit the tax at every stage.13 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement291 1901-05-06 4 OFFICES TO LET 2SECOND-fioor offices above Geok Teat 8c Co. 1 Third-floor office, Battery Road. Apply to GEOK TEAT Co. Feb. B uc TO LET ROUND Floor Office at 1 Robinson Road. VJ Apply to GEORGE MICHAEL. Apl. 1 TO BE LET. CMF.RAI.U VILLA on "Kmerald Estate" -L^ 5$ miles291 words
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Advertisement830 1901-05-06 4 WANTED a position by an electrical Engineer, with large experience m electric power and light installations. Apply to ELEKTRON, 1 c/o Free Press. Apl. 17 mwt WANTED for Sumatra a Eurasian or Indian for constructing telephone lines and repairing apparatus^^^ HOOGLANDT Co May 4 WANTED FOR EAST BORNEO. fLERK (Eurasian),830 words
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Advertisement1192 1901-05-06 4 COALS AT GALLE. WE are prepared to supply best newly arrived Cardiff Coal and Indian (Barrakur) for Steamers' bunkers, at current rates. Captain should wire requirements to ensure despatch. CLARK. SPENCE Co. 1 E. COATES Co. Mar. 29 uc I FRENCH HAIR DRESSING SALOON. (LATE MAISON PAIL.) MR. Calisto Ducci,1,192 words
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Advertisement175 1901-05-06 4 JAMES WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES. ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET. Flag Brand, 10 years old. $12 per case, duty extra. (Specially Recommended.) V. V. 0. 8 per case, duty extra. OBTAINABLE FROM RETAIL DEALERS OR McAI.ISTEE Co., «OLE AGENTS THE" Campbell Oil Engine HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF175 words
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Advertisement197 1901-05-06 4 W. Dalian. Australian Horse Repository 3, KOEK ROAD, 'off Orchard Road.) HA^ FOR SALEOVEK 100 Horses, Cobs Ponies 100 SLITAHLH FOR ALL PURPOSES Ex BUCEPHALUS CUT US 'I he abovt- ihipmenti i most carefully selea. <i I the requirements of this market and the hoCMI having been al thoroughly broken197 words
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Advertisement774 1901-05-06 4 The Singapore Free Press. Mercantile Advertise* Cable Address, Advertiser, Stngaport. Tblsphonb Number.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore "pHE leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johor. th e Federated Native States of Perak, Selan. gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the \> gr Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands774 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1357 1901-05-06 4 VESSELS EXPEC T E D Giving port ot departure, and (where known( date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-ok-VVar. Amur, Rus., Europe, due May— Donau Austrian, W. C. Africa, due May Marco Polo, Ital., Spezzia, due May Mikasa, Jap. b'ship, England, due May Nbw York, Amu., due May 101,357 words
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