The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 October 1901
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Title Section17 1901-10-05 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 5™ OCTOBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE. No. 429917 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement787 1901-10-05 1 fJ Office. Telegraph St. fir- 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 Bilk of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for cSmm Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1901787 words
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Advertisement753 1901-10-05 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL 0 STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND mOYO RISEN KAISHA A (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF IAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted o England France, and Germany by all irans- Atlantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United Slates753 words
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Advertisement697 1901-10-05 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract wits tii Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collver Quay The undermentioned dates are onlt approximate. Steamer Prom Expected Will be despatched tor on Swacrdecroon Cotie via ports Oct. 1 Billiton and Pontianak Oct. Van der Parra697 words
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Advertisement267 1901-10-05 1 THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. (MITSUI Co.) HEAD OFFICE?" 43, Sakamoto-cro, I'ok.io LONDON OFFICE 34, Limb Strbbt, E. C. SINGAPORE OFFICE 2, FINLAYSON GREEN. BRANCH i. S AT N>w York, San Francisco Hamburg, Bombay, Manila, Hongkong, Amoy, Shanghai, Hankow, Che.oo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Port Arthur, Soul, Chemulpo, Yokohama, Ynkosuka, Nagoya. Osaka, Kobe,267 words
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Advertisement711 1901-10-05 1 LIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL lo 000 000 KKSKKVK FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) Silver Reserve 3,000,000 j *'3.000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK > PROPRIETORS I 1i0.000.00f Court ok Diuctom. W. Shkwan Esq. Chairman Hob. J J Bell-Ikvino, Dkputt Chaiihan H. E. Tonkins, Esq. K. L. Richaimon Esq. A. Hauh711 words
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Advertisement491 1901-10-05 1 J^ORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON v •*•LI S H II IJ KOI PikE INSUR\Nrp (..NI.Y. Amount I ssi vm > ro*SBSP». 0 > ll.ifcVK* Prbmium I 906,00^ Insurance eilet. ted on almost every descriptor property at current rates of premium. r|<> <ORNKO I a 1.t., -A.em, T491 words
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Advertisement264 1901-10-05 1 NATIONAL AWARD of 16,600 traw It it tr 41 r*til I tntS osuot'tii b>gh) t ««mcoh nmtat" (Taa La* err The Ideal Tonic Marvellon. m casea of FEVER, WetkßMt, Lost of Appetite, Nerroasneti, Ezhaaatido. Also prepared with IRON tor Dyspepsia, Anemia, Chlorosis, etc. Of ALL CMItUTt fO Irenes. __gSJ*?JL!_ 2O264 words
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Article, Illustration610 1901-10-05 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1901 <■■* 1 mm 4 .t fotlm Mwe patriot Troth i,et t or <y.» prerepn Hr»» i'i^mt4 u> fUlinoo. Lot».«». ni hrn There Mill be only one launch for the Swimming Club to morrow, which will leave Johnston's Pier at 330 p.m. A610 words
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Article1220 1901-10-05 2 Quicquid agunt homines nostr test farrago It'elli Jl/VBKAL. One of the most important legal decisions recently made, one that will have a great influence on the industrial future of England, was that given by the House of Lords m the Taff Vale Railway dispute. The fact1,220 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article57 1901-10-05 2 The Scottish Horse suffered the most severely m the attack on Kekewich s Camp having sixteen officers and 48 men wounded (two officers mortally). Capt. G. Laird, r.f a. and Lieut. G. F Mills of the Derbyshire Regiment wtrt killed. Capts. Keller and Anley, and Lieut Hodgson of57 words
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Article27 1901-10-05 2 In the late race, including the tim. a lowance (43 sees.) and the difference of starting, Columbia was the winner by mm 35 sees.27 words
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Article17 1901-10-05 2 Later.) Columbia the Winner Columbia has won the America Cup after a thrilling race.17 words
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Article25 1901-10-05 2 A Touch of Lumbago. Two physicians are m attendance upon the King, who has had lumbago for several days. London, October Uh, iqoi.25 words
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Article62 1901-10-05 2 "Mlskal Etbmimu." This evening m the Town Hail will be given one of the Musical Evenings ct the Society. These, it should be stated, are not open to the public, but are entirely for the members, each of whom is permitted to introduce one guest free of charge.62 words
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Article99 1901-10-05 2 The text of a Bill to make further provision for the protection of the estates of deceased persons and to provide for the appointment of Official Administrators i.« published m this week's Government Gas tte, with the following note:— Before introducing the Bill into the Legislative Council,99 words
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Article249 1901-10-05 2 HUNU SUSPBNDBD 2,000 FllT IN TH« Air ron Eu.ht Minutbs. Hillsboro, Ohio, Aug. loth. Stanley Hopkins the 12-year old son ot Grant Hopkins, a promnent citizen of Lynchburg, became entangled the guy ropes of a balloon which made an ascfsion at the fair being held249 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement476 1901-10-05 2 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING BECHSTEIN ROYAL PIANOS as supplied to Government House ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., Agents. TWO to arrive per S.S. PREUSSEN upright model of special design as exhibited at Pin" and supplied to H M KING EDWARD VII AucL'7 $750 ttbs Kcllp Walsb, Cimitca, 32,476 words
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Advertisement378 1901-10-05 2 Preliminary Notice AUCTION s.\LK OK 70 New Guns, kifles and Revolvers, with Ammunition Wednesday. i'>th October, at 11 a.m. POWELL Co.,— Auctioneers. Oct I l<> 10 FOR SALE OKI ■Premier" High Grade Bicycle, with Oear Case m first class condition. 1100 Apply MANAGER. Free Prest. Auk 3 FOB SALE \TALI378 words
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Advertisement378 1901-10-05 2 HIM? JUST RECEIVED LETTS'S DIARIES 1902. Children's Picture Books Birthday Cards Scrap Books Sandow's Dumb Bells Bufl Commercial Envelopes $i. 25 per 1000. Squeezer Playing Card s TYPEWRITERS THK OLIVKK GOLF CLUBS j KKOM GEO LOWE, &c. Lawn Tennis Bats Champion Balls. CROQUET Lawn Bowls Cricket Bats., &c. Footballs. IflllWf378 words
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Advertisement560 1901-10-05 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS i PARSEE THEATRE THE New Elphinstone Theatrical Co. OF BOMBAY WILL PLAY TO-NIGHT Shakspear s Hamlet" OR Khoon -c N aha k RATES OK ADMISSION AS UBUAL. Oci 5 What Shall we Smoke Is the question, Choice Burma|Gigars! A small Hhipmcnt of the finest Moulmcm m opened. hmm560 words
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Advertisement214 1901-10-05 2 TO-DAY's ADVERTISEMENTS. \\7 ANTED immediately, experienced Chinese v v Book-keeper. Apply THE DISPENSARY, Singapore. Oct.", 10 LOST A YOUN(J Deer, ansv 3rs to nanw of Ginger." Finder will be suitably rewarded on restoring to UTAN," c/o Fret Prtss. Oot 5 7. 10 Auction Salt of PINEAPPLE^MACHINERY AND PLANT. At our214 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous220 1901-10-05 2 The Week. Saturday, sth Mujh Water 1 3.33 a., 2.44 p. Feast of the Bth Day Jewish FestivaJ S.V.R. Macbean Cup" Shoot. S*-^ ol Ras». remppr^nc (luh, 7.^0 p. Philharmonic Musical Evening," Town Hall, p. Moon, Last Quarter, 3.47 a. Sunday. 6th I Hi*h Wate< 4.49 a., 4.9 p. 1220 words
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Correspondence.
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Article364 1901-10-05 3 Department of SUt". Washington, Septemb.- 3, 1901. f« THI E»1TO«. Dear Sir,— l beg to call your esteemed attention to a matter of International importance. This letter is unofficial and is intended merely to break ground lor your valued interest m the great International Exposition,364 words
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965 1901-10-05 3 Aa an instance showing the character of the work being done by the flying columr.-> against the Boer commandoes, the ca^e of ScobelPs capture of Lotter's commando, 114 strong is tjiven below < apetowti, Saturday.— A ttlegram to the Cap' Time: fr w m Graaf965 words
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Article257 1901-10-05 3 Owing to the heavy rain we had yesterday, added to that which fell during the night, the course this morning w^s very wet. and consequently work was not quite so fast as otherwise might have been the case. Gaylass (Martin) was the first to come on. She trotted,257 words
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Article273 1901-10-05 3 Ifrtm tur own CtrrmpenStmt.i As the S. S Poh Ann lay m Malacca Harbour on th-? jotli Sc-pir-mber an affray oc<utred between a M ilav n imt-d %li bin Omir, a d >ome ol the Chmesr ft rnr-n, irWch res ltfd M the d»-ath of one <>f the latter,273 words
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Article284 1901-10-05 3 The fifth of a series of a free Childrens' Concerts which have been from time to tim«?, took pla^.e at the Town Hail, yesterday afternoon, when despite the inclem-nt weather, the build. ng was fi led with a crowd of happy and interested little foik. The284 words
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Article119 1901-10-05 3 According to a Foochow d ..patch, besides the turning of the colleges m that cty nto Colleges nf Western Learning m obedience to a recent edict, crrtam officials an) gentry have also begun 10 establish extra chooK on simiar lines, under their own immediate patronage and expense—119 words
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Article207 1901-10-05 3 The Scotsman of Aug. 16th has the following Mr. Jame- Inne«, the la«t surviving son of the iate Piofess >r Cosmo Innes, principal clerk of Session, died ys'erday at his residence, Dunkintie, Inverness, after a long illness. Mr. Innes, who was m his sixty-seventh year,207 words
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Article196 1901-10-05 3 THE "PRE SIDENIE SARMIENTO." The Argentine training s'»ip Presidente Sarmiento arrived h>-re this morning from Australia .nd was accorded the usual salute from Fort Canning. The Presidente Sarmiento is built of Steel, wood-sle theH, and was completed m 1898 at Birkenheai!, to replace the old 800--ton training ship Argentina. Her196 words
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Article450 1901-10-05 3 THE WRECK OF THE PAKAN." The fi-ding --nd order f a Marine C-uri of I' q -ir r h«.M rft ihc M..une Court a 1 Sin^ap^re on the iwet'tyofourth diy of S< p mber, l'y>l, to invts'i<ate ih> circumstances t i mil the branding <>t the Bn is.'i StaMn k"ip450 words
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Article176 1901-10-05 3 The Oitaiiatuche Lloyd of the 13th inst., m an article on Kusva ad X igland m Persia, says that tne recent disturbances and riots against the government at Teheran were due to the government neg nating for a loan from Russia. We do n it think we are176 words
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Article82 1901-10-05 3 TO-DAYS TIES. Championship. Withers, v. Green, untin. A. Sinolbs. White Capt. v. Battenberg, to finwh. D. SIMtiLBS. Lean, scr. v. Chancy, 15. A. Doubles. Hooper and Moslcy, 2 v. Beatty and Green owe 15, to finish. MONDAY'S TIES. Championship, Final. S. Read, v. Withers or Green. A.82 words
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Article1222 1901-10-05 3 Via Ceylon London, September 24th. Since the 16th instant 45 Boers have been killed and wounded, and 3^B made prisoners or surrendered. It is reported from Ladysmith that the Boers have derailed ten trucks between St »nderion and Volksrust, and that six men and thirty horses have been killed.1,222 words
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Article383 1901-10-05 3 Mr. Dooley, the Chicago philosopher, has been ruminating on yacht racing, with special reference to the disputes between Mr. Lawson, the Boston Copper King, and the Committee of the New Yurk Yacht Club, who want to keep him from entering his yacht as a Cup383 words
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Article178 1901-10-05 3 The U a S. State Department has cfhcial advices (says the Washington correspondent of the Morning Leader) that the Russians long ago iiiCOvertd enoimous gold deposits m Manchuria, and that these deposits are the real reason for the persistent Russian effort to keep control178 words
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Article71 1901-10-05 3 St. Andrew's Cathedral. {18th Sunday after Trinity.') 7 a.m. Matins (Parade Service). 7.45 a.m. H«ly Communion (Choral). 9a. m. Holy Communion (Non-choral;. 4 p. m. Childrtn's Service. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's Church, Sepoy Lines. 8.15 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Bethesda, Bras Basah Road. 9 a.m.71 words
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Article17 1901-10-05 3 4.Js P." Si (Communion) Rev W Kepi'el Harbour. 9.30 a. m. Rev. W. Murray, m.a..17 words
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Article73 1901-10-05 3 Corrected up to October 5.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/11 demand |/||X Private credits 3 m/s l/l'rs documents 3 m/s 1/1 1 A credits 6 m/s '/"jj France, demand 242 Germany, demand 190 India. T. T 144 Hongkong, demand 1% pm. Yokohama, demand sj%pm. Java, demand 1 \y\73 words
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Article187 1901-10-05 3 SHARE LIST, OCTOBER 5 th 1901. lank vi b,™ and Japan, Ltd. ii Nominal Ditiomds. Deferred. s .sf Cell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $5. Buyers «J- Gear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 Praser and Neave Ltd. $84 <* t 6% Debt. Par. J or V*? r187 words
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Article210 1901-10-05 3 NEXT MAILS DUE. From England per N. D. L. Ktmutschou, on Oct. Qth, with English mails of Sept. i6th, answering letters despatched from iinnapore on Auir 23rd. B Krom China per N. D. L. Preiissen, on Monday. Oct. 7th. Mails already despatched for LondorJ Left Sing. Due m210 words
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Article119 1901-10-05 3 (October 5.1 i> 52 *4-*s 'Trbier 11.42. do. Cube No. 1 is-" Peprer, Black (ordinary Spore) i o so do. White, (Fair L/W-s* Jgg Nutmegs 110s to the 1b.)..,... r 3 do. (80s to the Ib) C Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) 2 Liberian Coffee f ?< Tapioca, small pearl119 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement184 1901-10-05 3 A Typical South African Store. O. X Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundayn River, of Cape Colony conducts a store typical of outh Africa at which can be purchased anything from the proverbial noodle to an anchor This store is situated iv a valley nine miles from the nearest ra lway184 words
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Advertisement315 1901-10-05 3 OCEAN fl£^ STEAM SHIP Co. AND NEDERLAN SCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJOCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3809 Ajax 7039 Orestes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 55<x) Anchises 2729 Peleus 75©0 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Catenas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Datdanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion 7030315 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous50 1901-10-05 3 The Standard Time Balls. A Time Ball at Fort Canning and one at Pnlan Brani fall every day at 1 p.m., Singapore mean time (Greenwich mean time 6 hn., 4 mm.,35 sec.,) being hoisted five minutes previously. If either d the balls should fail, the flag W will be hoisted.50 words
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Miscellaneous789 1901-10-05 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Amhersr Brit IOS Angtn (Jet I KHantan Woo Bin Krlant m Anna Ansl.U< Stuparich Bept 13 Moji FTlwckßroa, Cneei Ban Poh Ouan Brit 575 Stratton Oet 2 MaeaaM* WtBaku Standard Br.t 23<.. Tuck-r 22 CalcatU Hoogland. run789 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article21 1901-10-05 4 NATAL VOLUNTEER POST SURPRISED. A strong force of Boers surprised a Volunteer post on Talana Hill on the 26th.21 words
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Article28 1901-10-05 4 The license of Le3ter Reiff, the rider of the Derby winner, has been withdrawn and he has been warned off the course at Newmarket.28 words
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Article90 1901-10-05 4 THE BOER REPULSE AT KEKEWICM S CAMP. Lord Kitchener reports that at the n.ght attack on Col. Kekewich's camp the enemy, who were one thousand strong, were repulsed with considerable loss. The British ca<ualt.e> were two officers and 31 men killed :14 oncers and 1 14 men wounded,90 words
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SOUTH AFRICA.
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Article20 1901-10-05 4 Commandant Kemp commanded W the night attack on Kekevsich's camp. Gen. Delarry wa* also present20 words
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Article34 1901-10-05 4 The columns under Coi. Fetherstonhaugh and Col. Kekewich had returned from driving the Boers away. Some distance separate.l the two columns. The Boers returned and attacked the weaker of the two columns.34 words
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Article28 1901-10-05 4 The Boers lett six killed and |m |>n- soners behind them wlim th<-y retreated, but a heavy loss m hor>rs j.revei>t«-<l ilie British from pursuing.28 words
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Article34 1901-10-05 4 THE YACHT RAC E. Columbia Again Wins. In a triangular race, m a spanking brrezc Shamrock rounded tne first two mark* a minute and a half ahead, but Columbia finally won by a minute.34 words
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Article19 1901-10-05 4 Lord Kitchener reports that Co!. Kekewich is severely wounded, but is doing well London, October 4th 1901.19 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement399 1901-10-05 4 Immediate Entry ETHELDENE, 10 Sophia Road. Apply to B. M. A. CORNELIUS. 8 Malacca Street. Aug 27 c To be Let IMMEDIATK KNTKV. HOl'K PARK, No. 111, on top of Mount Elizabeth, itill available Kent For other particulars, apply to U.f.lNOic <o. Oct^l 101 TO LET Xo. 3 Lloyd Koad,399 words
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Advertisement892 1901-10-05 4 A BAZAAR £S'p^.VnT£!m 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. Sept 18 EXPERIENCED Korosine man is open to 11 engagement. KhU e o Fret Prtt s. Au*^ J^L~ WANTED. A GOVERNESS, with knowledge of music, for child of seven years old. A ccofortable home oflered. R^ m |foteL Aug Chinese Clerk WANTED for892 words
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Advertisement349 1901-10-05 4 FRASER NEAVE'S AERATED WATERS RECOGNISED AS THE BEST IN THB EAST. PURITY AND EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED. Fraser Neavg, Limited, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Aug 28 HOWARTH ERSKINETIIMITED. ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS "SPECIALITY" Mining Machinery and Appliances WINDING GEARS. ENGINES, BOILERS, PUMPS, STEEL PIPE LINES FITTINGS. The Pulsometer. (TRADE MARK). STEAM PUMP WORLD-KNOWN, UNRIVALLED349 words
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Advertisement346 1901-10-05 4 M. C. S. Mohamed Co. DIAMOND MERCHANTS AM) Manufacturing Jewellers x, II I(; if IfBIIT. Hold LARGf and SELECT STOCK of Lad.es' and Gent's Jewellery- set w.th precious *tones and pearlSolid Silver Prize Cups and Bowls. A largr a-ortment of suitable articles for Birthday, Wedding and Xmas presents. Precious Stones346 words
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Advertisement546 1901-10-05 4 For Manila Direct. The Ocean Steamship Company's s.s TYDEUS, 7,441 tons, Captain Barwise, is intended to sail for the above port a»»<> .t Bth instant. For freight apply to W. MANSFIELD k Co. Agents O.S.S. Coy. Oot 4 8 10 For Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Aho taking cargo for otber546 words
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Advertisement504 1901-10-05 4 H. Abrams. The Horse Repository. HAS FOR SALE OVER 100 HORSES, COBS AND PONIES of all descriptions and sizes these include several handsome Pairs, Lady's Hacks Harness and Sad-lie Cobs, and Polo Ponied Each animal is guaranteed according to the description given. Forage Department, Regular shipments are received from India504 words
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