The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 May 1901
1901-05-30
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Title Section18 1901-05-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 30™ MAY, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 419118 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement797 1901-05-30 1 P n Office. Telegraph St. Qfi Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG. j 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. OUTWARD797 words
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Advertisement774 1901-05-30 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND T»OYO KISEN KrtISHA (ORIIMTAL S.S.CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Pts age 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. Rates774 words
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Advertisement1222 1901-05-30 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract witb the Netherlands India Goybrnment. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency. lat2 I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Coli.yer Qwav The undermentioned datbs ark only approximate. Steamer From Expected WM be despatched lor on Van Riemsdijk Batavia Jui e 3 Batavia, Cheribon, Simaran* Sour.ibaya, M^assar, u Amb.»ina,1,222 words
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Advertisement646 1901-05-30 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI XA BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL fioooow* RESRRVB FUND— H0.000.0u0 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 > Silver Reserve 000 1 3.°00,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK PROPRIETORS m •10.000.0ca Court Of Oikbctobs. B. Shewav Eiq Chaikmam. Hon. I. I KSMMB, K»,.— Dui-vrt Cmau.an. H. L Tomkins, Esq. R. L. Richardson Esq. A.646 words
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Advertisement484 1901-05-30 1 Ideal Mill' ?w,-K^> Enriched 20 per cent. [(Isii^i Sterilized Not Sweetened. l^g^^j A Perfect Substitute for Fresh %miu Milk. N° R WICH UNION FIRE INSUR- I ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. ESTABLISHBD 17Q7. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY i Amount Insured oaa Losses Paid A335.000,000 K£r«£ !Sco M "5^ nri^t484 words
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Advertisement167 1901-05-30 1 Phosphoglycerate OF LIME f I nervous system I ma Wnß PHI"<:>HOGLYCERATE ~s7ru7 PhO.rI.OGLYCtRAIE WINE fLutmoi rcerATi capsules 8, rue "ivienne, PARIS FRANCE AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. BARK at IRON WINE) Jr «> <€R J2 1c J*™ y T. M. Lyon Co.'s Patent Liberian Cofiee Pulper AN effective substantial and167 words
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Article, Illustration940 1901-05-30 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY. MAY 30, 1901. Pr».- Ihl rrojAt'§ right m» I nrbr.bed by ga.n -*.o\i» precepts draw, Kr:ifion. Loyalty, and I.aw. In many districts in Australia, South Africa, and other regions where rainfall i> irregular or scanty, a very f-e^uent course of supply is from the storage940 words
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Article35 1901-05-30 2 An advertisement appears to-day requesting all holders of $50 bank notes of the issue of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation to present them for pa>m«nt at the Bank without delay35 words
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Article591 1901-05-30 2 The demolition of the Taku forts will be commenced very shortly. Mr Gilbert Whyte, of Raub, is in Singapore on his way to Raub from Australia. It is stated that Peace between China and the Powers is to be signed on the i-t of July. The Imperial Chinese physicians and591 words
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Article253 1901-05-30 2 Discus mg Corean politics, the Weihaiwei correspondent of the X.-C. Daily Stmt wrote on the 9th inst. It is rumoured that the action c< the Corean Government \> due to French and Russian intrigue, and that Japan giving diplomatic assistance to England. Cartaia it is that our253 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter65 1901-05-30 2 To TCI EDITOB. Sir, It is to be hoped than of the S. C. C. will come forwarow night and support the C given by the S R. C to enable raise funds to enlarge their i seeing the many occasions m\ opened their present65 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article18 1901-05-30 2 (Special to Singapore Fr< t Hongkong, May y± The German battleships-.; from Woosung on Sunday.18 words
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Article19 1901-05-30 2 The I I Munchen has sat^.. Hongkong, (having been towed y a. where she ni stranded).19 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMs.
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Article12 1901-05-30 2 Vice- Admiral Sir E been gazetted Admira: oi I12 words
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Article16 1901-05-30 2 Lord Salisbury and Lord I guests of the King at Windsor.16 words
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Article15 1901-05-30 2 Sir Alfred Milner La Baron Milner of St. Jame- an I15 words
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Article14 1901-05-30 2 The Casualties. Fortjr-tWO British were 3 wounded in South Afr lui week.14 words
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Article43 1901-05-30 2 Hyacinth v. Mir.erva." The Boilers Committee that two sister cru: (which is htted witl and the Miner: a S -tch boiler=, are to compt: speed trial between England a: The Boilers Committee are to accorapany the vessels. London, Ma\ .ya/.43 words
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Article101 1901-05-30 2 S. C. C. LAWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT. YESTERDAY S PLAY. b s r \i < n Paton 7 beat S. Joaqaim 9. 21 14. Freeman 8 beai Winter 6. 21 13. TIES FOR TO-DAY. SIKGLE HaM'ICAP. (B Court I Keddic 4 v. Dick 8. (C Court.) h. Abrams 8 v. Ritchie101 words
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Article113 1901-05-30 2 The China Gazette of the nth .n.-t says A passenger by the German Mail steamer, on coming up the river in the tender Bremen, somehow cr other, fell ovtrboard. A German officer who happened to be in the tender at omct divested hi-nself of t S^113 words
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Article153 1901-05-30 2 ue~r L*ay O l my heart and choice, You 2r my sovereign Qmssm A Ac! Mm l Hear > OUr VOICf And Sketch your loving mien, W hat Graphs- words *,l! best conve> 1 r.e love I d fain E-xprtss \ou are my Sun, my153 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement462 1901-05-30 2 if POWELL ROBINSON R NEW GOODS NOW ON VIEW IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS. I Tailoring Dept. (f^H oSfittfS? Dept This Department is replete JA. J[ °^H r with high grade poods and is EM /^*£t~~Ms ><^ Cutter (late of Messrs. Shingle- f g/\g^^\ g ton, of Bond Street and Brook462 words
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Advertisement280 1901-05-30 2 P ECIAL OFFER. To make room for a new shipment of Pianos, to arrive shortly, the undermentioned SECOND HAND PIANOS in good con- dition are offered at reduced prices for CASH or on the Hire Purcha-e system. v acthe Coilard and Co:!ard 445 Ronisch R. P Co Ltd. 375 do280 words
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Advertisement594 1901-05-30 2 SINGAPORE RECREATION CLUB CONCERT In aid 01 the B> ilimni. Pvra for the Extension of the Pavilion. TOWN HALL (LOWER ROOM Friday, j/st May, tool PROGRAMME. PART I. i March. ..Tivoli SchrOder. Or( hestr*. 2. Song The Masquerade. „M. Watson. J. B. WtSTIHHOLT. Corutt bolo "> G pod Nifht Orchestral594 words
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Advertisement590 1901-05-30 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT^. A German gentleman lately arrived in Singapore r seeks a position of trust in any business. Apply X.Y.Z., c/o Free Pftu. May 30 1.6 WANTED I7OR Sumatra, a Chinese Krani with knowledge 1 of Dutch or Knglish Salary about $50 »o |6o a month. Apply to H,, do590 words
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Advertisement39 1901-05-30 2 For a stiff neck there is nothing better than a free application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm It quickly relieves the stiffness and soreness effecting a complete cure. For sale by all dealer* THE DISPENSARY. SINGAPORE. GlKIRti A«BHTS. May 1539 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous121 1901-05-30 2 The^Week. T-.-rs.iay. jots Hi»;l' Water >.j! -.40 p. Friday, 31st High Water p. P. ac O. Ma 1 Horr-. 1 8,6a. P. O. Mail Outwards due, 6 p. S'pore Recreation Club Concert, Town H. Saturday. Ist June Hnjh Water: 10. 1. a. y42 p. ket— Mr. H. Fort s XI.121 words
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Article1143 1901-05-30 3 (For the Singapore Fr*s Pre^s.) It must in a certain sense be rather a w rcruh for the Emperor to leave Bonn, where he has been a boy again, and has revelled in the generous enthusiasm of a younger generation of his fellow student>, has presided at1,143 words
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1346 1901-05-30 3 for the Singapore Free Press.) The vital necessity oi a sufficient supply of wholesome drinking Water for man and beast has been recognized since the world began. There were treatises on Hygiene, based merely on observation, in the primitive times before Hippocrates in1,346 words
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Article101 1901-05-30 3 Mr. J i in Watu, who m greatly dutin* guishfd himself \>\ hit memorable gallant ride from Tientsin to I aku through I country swarming v\iih Boxers, lias now attained his heart*! desire: On '.he 14th May, it li 11 M. Consulate Shanghai, afterwards at the Holy101 words
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45 1901-05-30 3 THE PAHANG CORPORATION, Ltd. lON, I. in. Ti from tl.e Pahang orporaMin I the month of April Smmgci Lembing, fo "'<! With rtiDOIDg for 2 i '1 I) I Working expt >; n lj.. i>i£. 1 on- > ru^l el i With 20 hca running t.r dayi Work45 words
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Article110 1901-05-30 3 the death of Mr R. M M'hta from p (he atta- k ol Mr and Mr-,d a- the former of whom lias be China Ma It is imi t! at the epidemic Is In a viroienc rornj 'i „n.. „t \h.--mo-! ith the pre* itbrt a-, tl110 words
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Article73 1901-05-30 3 Tt.<: <"j'.r:nan st-amer Aaakan lett the Roa'ls and wt-ut to Keppel Harbour terdny where the docked. The B I tteaner Za ids w-nt into dock at Tanjon:; Hayar ttus morning The oil tanker Couch is rx|>t-cter] from Japan lu-morrow with a car^o <>\ for tliis port The L)e!i73 words
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Article154 1901-05-30 3 A Stock lix( bangc ha-, been established in Manila, through UIC instrumentality of Mr-M- \V A Fitton and John I. Macieori. The Maaua Times says For the present fifty chairs only will be sold at a co-t of Mel each The annual subscription will be $100 each. Forty subscriptions154 words
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133 1901-05-30 3 Caotracta have been signed by CapUm John rowley, of Boston, for the immediate construction < t two seven -masted schooners, to be the first U i I Ons type, and the largest sailing ships in the world. They are design- <1 for trade with the133 words
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Article106 1901-05-30 3 PURITAN PAY B RECALLED. A remarkable scene, recalling the early Puritan days has recently been witnessed al Sutt.>lk, Virginia. Iwo women who refused to obey a publ.c notice to quit the town were puLlicly i whipped, receiving twenty lashes each with .1 whip wielded by Ihe Chief of Police. A106 words
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Article251 1901-05-30 3 Gent'*men, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, pla, eat c.iesse, the astrono--1 mer's game, and the philosophei s game, which whettes thyr wittes, recrej tes t..eyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean sc« sor." All communications should be addressed »o the Chess Editor,251 words
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Article, Illustration127 1901-05-30 3 By Krank H balky, London. black (7 pieces). White to play and mate in three moves. H >!•>. England*! most celebrated composer of chess problems, was Lorn in London on November iyth, IS2B. He learnt chea eleven, and was known for yean as one of the leading127 words
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Article147 1901-05-30 3 a N«). I Si <> 1 11 Gambit. Whitt Mdlea. Blach Prof. V. Break 1 P-K4 f'-Kt aKtx RP 1 1 K1.K83 Kt-QBj ioH-o K-Ku |PQ4 P 11 KxKt IV B 4 H K iaQ> RP K-Ki 1" B; 13 b I K-Ki b(' Ks Q-Qi i147 words
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Article240 1901-05-30 3 The annual C ongre^s of the Netherlands Chess Association eril be held this year at Haarlem, rom July 29th to August loth. Owing to the races play in the Championship ourney at the Singapore Chess Club v.as pr^c ti.ally Suspended during the week. Ccii'-equently here is lit'le to240 words
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Article139 1901-05-30 3 \n Arrbst inGbr.many: EiuHrEKN Murders. London, May I.— A great sensation has been :aused by the arrest of a German, who is said to lave confessed to numerous murder-, on ihe Loninent. The accused, who is 26 yean of a^e, it named Ludwig Graf, and he139 words
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Article180 1901-05-30 3 Su Henry K. Koscoc, in his sccondd paper in the Monthly Rev ew," on the Outlook for British Iride. gives an interesting summary of the largest endowments contfibuted by private munificence to the Universities, and University colleges of the United States i>r higher education Chicago University J.180 words
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Article36 1901-05-30 3 The drop-boxes in the Sub-offices and tlic pillar-bcms will be cleared to-morrow morning in lirr.e tor corre*pondence posted during tie nighl to catch the homeward mail, which closes at 0 a.m. at the General Post Office36 words
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Article95 1901-05-30 3 Corps Orders by Maj >r the Hnn'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullcrton, Singapore, May JOth, igoi. I. Stkbnoth Gunner G. Hutcluson having reported his return from leave of ihtncc on the 24th in, (ant ib taken on the strength of Ihe95 words
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Article85 1901-05-30 3 1. FaRADBS WIBIMDti at 5.10 p.m. Recruits Drill. 2. Lbave Tlie f'ommdt. S.V.C. has been pleased to B rant leave of absence on private affair* to Li. K. b. A. Butierworth, r.b., Ag. Adit. SVR from 29-5-01 to 2Q-8-01. 3. Dit> During the absence on leave of85 words
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Article205 1901-05-30 3 A project m on foot, and has taken detinite shape among the Clnn.se in Hongkong to provide for the education of the Chinese masses by the endowment j( schools to be supported by voluntary donations »nd subscriptions, and to be m*de eventually into a :orporation. The205 words
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Article155 1901-05-30 3 Harbour engineers have prepared a scheme for the improvement of the port at Durbin, at a cost of nearly £3,000,000. I lie scheme includes, fu'ir miles of quay works, and mak<-5 provision for I graving dock. I In- improvements, will quadruple the present capacities of the port. A'e .shall great155 words
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Article72 1901-05-30 3 (CORKBCTED UP TO May ju j i .UN b* m 2 o i lemand i/u Pnvau i .<<i.* 3 <n/? documt-nts 3 m/s credits 6 m/s a/oi France, demand 949J SRRMANY, deman(^ 20.'^ India, T. T i 4(J Hongkong, demand i%dis Yokohama, demand 2%pm. Java, demand ngj Manila, demand72 words
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Article102 1901-05-30 3 l->iay 30.1 •7425 imt.ei 1 1 dc. Cu}>e No. 1 13.87 ■1 2g. cK Whitr, (Fair L/W— s% 46.25 iios 10 the lb.» 54 do. (Bos jo the Ib) (6 \'.a. (Banda) 92 -.'..oii'.i) -,i :t*rian f."o!Tce 17.50 'r.pitxo. ,:n^ll ptarl (Pah quality 580 Jr. do flalce (do. do.)102 words
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Article282 1901-05-30 3 QUOTATIOM. n '•.a ud japan, Ltd. Xi Nominal. iubmds. Deferred. ?i ell Asbestos Hastern Agency. Nominal. 7 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. fa ,M Cleat Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 y Praser and Neave Ltd. $87 Sales tea 6* Debs. Par. ,900 > Hongkon282 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement166 1901-05-30 3 A Very Remarkable Remedy. It is witli I good deal ol pIoOMM and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain'!* Colic, Choton and DUiihoai Baaedj," mji Dna A W Sawtollc. <it Hrttord, Conn. A lady eaotOßOVi NOfag tin.- IMMdS OipOßOi tor sale on my '-how r;is<- -;iid to me: 'I really lx-lieve166 words
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Advertisement305 1901-05-30 3 OCEAN |||g^ STEAM SHIP |P^* Co. AN I NEDERLANOSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 7°43 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 A tax 7039 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 55°9 Anchises 2729 Pe'gus 75°t> Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653305 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous71 1901-05-30 3 Weather Report. (May 29.) Taken at Kandang Kcrbau Hospital Observatory. 9. a. m. ;< r. M.y p. m. htnitNi >9.9>3 i9830 /ux>3 T.mi^rature S3.\i tt.o 78.9 Wet liulb Thermometer... 7'J.O 77.."> 77.5 Dir. of Wind Nf, S.S.W. S.S.W. M;is. Temp, ill shade 68JJ Miii. do do 71.."> Max. in Sim71 words
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Miscellaneous815 1901-05-30 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Mei-of-Wai Flag and Tons Commander* Arrived From For When JiMikn-hima Jap. erais., 10,333 Nlrffima Mavis k.., i l u m Other Vessels Flags Tons Master. Arnvcd From Consignees l'o, ■"""when Alhiu Brit. 640 tta Aal. M Oalcatta Borneo Co n, n ,.i, ,l- Mm B^nWhUtHb, Brit.}* M.J2J815 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement641 1901-05-30 4 LOST ONE BUNCH OF KEYS, somewhere n«f the Square or the Esplanade. Reward will be civen to finder. Apply to K. L., c/o Free Pnss. May *8 WANTED FOR BORNEO COMPETENT Storekeeper (Eurasian) for Engineer's Sto.es. Good terms to rehab»« mju. Address E. S M c/o Free Press. May 29.641 words
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Advertisement894 1901-05-30 4 BOARD PTIHRER Urge rooms vacant at Erin Lodge, two A tennis courts. Charges moderate. May 6 6 u c ROOMS with board, suitable for married couple may be had with private family near town. Apply G., c/o rree Press. May 10 6 TO LET NO. 49 Killiney Road. Apply Joseph894 words
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Advertisement713 1901-05-30 4 NOTICE RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET. s. t. KOSTROMA, Due here on the 3rd June, will sail for Odessa. For freight apply to R. A. PALMGREN.— Agent. May 28 3 '-5 Cii dbs MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. For Marseilles, Havre London the Company's Steamer DORDOGNE. Cap'am Vincmti, will arrive here on the 30th May,713 words
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Advertisement374 1901-05-30 4 Cr\f reputation of its own." i-'J^" --a lfc t J Ci Bl^^l^x Mr> Be "Ser's admirliUi' j j iCI 5 able ire P ar ation. 11 INVALIDS and the AGED, tkl*.*- m«k*i This delicious. hi|[h'> nutritivr. and mitt ca»ll> digested I'.vtJ has hcen verj successfully used in l.n/lan« tor many374 words
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Advertisement5 1901-05-30 4 Wines and Spirits Provisions &c.5 words
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Advertisement675 1901-05-30 4 THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co Lm ARE NOW PREPARED TO Sl'pJ. BRICKS. FIRE BWCKsV?IRg c^Y For particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. A.» Managing A genu '«8 The HORSE REPOSITORY^ "HORSES" "COBS' and "PONIESi' H. Abrams HAS JUST LANDED Ex s.s. CUTVS 33 Horses, Cobs and Ponies This shipment includes675 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1250 1901-05-30 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port ot departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Min-OP-Wak Arcadia, China, due June Behn Meyer. Donau Austrian, W. C Africa, due May Eclipse, H.M.S., Chatham, due July Marco Polo, Ital., Spezzia, due May J'irrsviit, Rus. b'ship, Europe, due May Pollada, Rus. cruis.,1,250 words
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