The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 December 1908
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Title Section17 1908-12-29 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS NO. 6,4 M SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1908.17 words
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Article99 1908-12-29 1 Notes from Jiva will be found on p?.- 3 ■>■ The Venezuelan rebellion is officially i« clared to be o\er Page 5. There have been numerous revolutionary arrests m Russia. Page 5. The deith is announced at Pdnang of Mr A. H. Withers. Page 5. The malicious99 words
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Article1176 1908-12-29 1 A certain amount of melancholy is always ittached to an} thing we do for the last 'iin.< The actual occasion need not necessarily be a sad one on the contrary, it in y f i>e the rending as under of prison bars the jpeuicg wide of the1,176 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement215 1908-12-29 1 A ROYAL DIALOGUE. Holloa Friend how are you Oh I feel a bit out of sorts I Why What"s up A. idea of having to dice m town o, U* Ntw Ws Eve Why where ei>e can we go to Oh let us take a run up to the Ro\al215 words
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Advertisement456 1908-12-29 1 the new Japanese Harima Hall C\nematOgrapll, North Bridge Road. beach road tent. C i n emat ograph Exhibition Nightly. VERY IMPORTANT. TO-NIGHT HALL Coolest and Best. Grand Ghan&e ™»r PICTURES Costliest and Latest. TO-NIGHT. MUSIC Sweetest and Softest. NEW PICTURES. ALL SELECTE^P.CTURES. T0 N|GHT TO-N.CHT. mautix i smBAT^ Harima Hall456 words
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Advertisement146 1908-12-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Motor car for sale Page 7. To let, Villa Marina— Page 7. Dewar's Whisky— Page 1. Notice re the Bijou Troubadors— Page 1. Boarders wanted m private family —Page 1. Sntton'a rlower and vegetable seed.-, at Katz Brothers— Page 2. The Municipality want an assistant superintendent of slaughter146 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous359 1908-12-29 1 THE WEEK. Tuesday, 29fcb High Water.— -51 a., 2.14 p Catholic Club Treat 7.15 Wednesday, 30tb Bigh Water s— 343 a 3.19 p Municipal Commission 2.30 p Catholic Children's Entertainment 5 30 p P Si O Mail Homeward due. Thursday, Slet High Water.— 4 38 a., 4.41 p Friday, January359 words
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Article407 1908-12-29 2 There is under construction at the present time, says Engineering, a wo? k regarding wUeh little is known by engineers m general or by the public, but which is unquestionably one of the most important pieces of engineer ing cf the times. It comprises tbe '•eclar^inij407 words
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Article294 1908-12-29 2 Only the [ncome-Tax Commissioners have an tdaa bow many mi lionaires theie are m the United Kingdom. Even they can only draw inferences from the annial profits di?c'osed and from the number of estate 3 on which bigfc death dutie3 are paid. Or.c class of millionaires can,294 words
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Article118 1908-12-29 2 The Shanghai Taotai, His Hon. Tsai Naih MBg| baa forwarded the recommendations of kug '.t^ai idfiaen published m these columns :her day to the Viceroy with the following remarks thereon. With regard to the scu^tsti n that the Viceroy should appoint niu as his representative at the Conference hfl Mjfl118 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement501 1908-12-29 2 SUTTONS FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS Can now be purchased m small SINGLE PACKETS, all m air-tight TINS, which ensures fertility. KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. UNDER NEW PROPRIETORSHIP. ADELPHI HOTEL. Select fireproof residential and transit Hotel, commanding the most peaceful and attractive outlook ia Singapore facing the Cathedral and adjoining the Esplanade.501 words
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Advertisement726 1908-12-29 2 GYMKHANA RACE MEETING *****' RACE COURSE. Saturday, 13:h February. 19C9. 1. Hi'Nter's Hurdle Race. A Cup presented by H. E. Major-General T. Perrott, CB. A hurdle race for horses that have never won a flat race or hurdle race value $50. Catch weights 12st. 71 d. and over. Galloways (14.2726 words
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Advertisement561 1908-12-29 2 NOTIQES. CLIRK FOR HOTEL de la PAIX. This post has been tilled. All applicants piease accept thanks. Dec 29 1.1 RUBBER. Required Capital to start a Rubber Estate m Sumatra close to harbour. Planting materials also for growing nicely paying intermediate plant by hand. Land about 20.000 acres. Address letters561 words
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Advertisement555 1908-12-29 2 INSURANCES. FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1682. Capital and Assets exceed 4,000,000 Gold Dollars. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia. BURGLAEY EOTJSKBREAKUSQ THEFT. Policies covering these risks are issued by the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Terms on application to The Branch Manager. Nov 7 7.2 NEW555 words
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Advertisement638 1908-12-29 2 BANKS. Hongkong ft Shanghai BanJa^ Corporation. Paid-up Capital ...$15,000 OOn Reserve Fufd: **> Sterling Reserve $15,000,000 SOver Reserve $14,000,000 21 ■US Rbseevb Liability or rani— a-— $1 Jiooo Court of Die«c?toe«. E. SHiiim, Esq.— C H A.iiUii^ Hon. Mr. W. J. Gk«BBOk— Dbputt Chair,,.E. G. Bakestt. Es<i. C. it. L.ni*ank638 words
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Article454 1908-12-29 3 (Via Hongkong.) Railways m China. Peking, 18th December H. E. Chang Chih-tung i 8 determ^ d r ril ,e t loan m England for the construction f tfe section of the Canton-Hankow Rail w;iJ m Hunan and Hupeh with a view to its j completion. A New Linh.454 words
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330 1908-12-29 3 Year by y- ar the training of the BOldkff is developing on more cotcmocsonse lines, and practical exercises are replacing the old straitlaced and useless ones of the drill book. An experiment i- being carried out tins winter by the 111 Hatta'.ion Kwy.-il Iri-h Fusilier,330 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1908-12-29 3 O I i C/i 1 WS i ■■tll—lHll' 3= APARTMENTS. Single and dcnble rooms with board at Barganay House, 7, Oxley Hise. Terms moderate. Get '24 v.c. ROOM VACANT. For Bachelor, m excellently situated house at Tangiin, every comfort. LOD c o Singapore Free Press." Nov 10 n.c. SUITES OF267 words
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Advertisement576 1908-12-29 3 nuertoivs. mortgagee's Sale of Land and Bungalow, Tuesday, 29th December, at 2.30 p.m. Freehold land, area 34,934 square feet being lota 743 to 760 of Grant No. 1. Together wiuh the tile-roof bungslow erected thereon and known as No. 73, eff Telok Kerau Road, Singapore. Parsons k Rhodes. Solicitors. POWELL576 words
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Advertisement389 1908-12-29 3 nuerioNS. SHERIFF'S SALE In the Sapreme Court of the Straits Settlements SETTLEMENTS OF SINGAPORE. In the cause of Mohamed Akip Plaintiff VERSUS Tunku Putra, Ali Akbar and Nain Defendants. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION Alt his Sales Room No. 13, Raffles Place on Thursday, the389 words
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Advertisement591 1908-12-29 3 USE "EAGLE" CEMENT. FOR HIGH CLASS WORK, BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Contractors to Government. "GENASCO" TROPICAL ROOFING 2 Ply $10 per roll of 216 square feet, complete with Nails, Caps and cement for fixing. Sectional Illustration ok -^miuJt fc^Z^^ GENASCO SMOOTH SUSFACE READY KOOFINO ~^?7 ff? "Genasco" is prepared for T/re591 words
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Article, Illustration1669 1908-12-29 4 The Singapore Free Press. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1908. lei muff***", tbed f frntl pro ditw a Pl-i'^cd to Relisioo, luyaity i I^iw. Tin: irarning that was telegraphed home from Singapore, that the delay m the publication of the Straits < ipiumCc mmission Report was believed to be m deference to1,669 words
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Article1368 1908-12-29 4 I kv kk i m«. to the incident of the negligence of the official of tha Hwiicpilitj m turnir._ r on the electric Ugbti d the Chii'l ren'B T; j tt on S.tturday Btgbt, it ocean to us that there are the inaterii!> for big catastrophe irbich we hope will1,368 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement141 1908-12-29 4 OBTAINABLE IN ALL FIRST CLASS HOTELS- t SOLE AGENTS FOR ABOVE BRANDS. QTkLUBEQK, MAQGRBGOR Go Singapore. MU DRY CREAMDW i^fuEß-joU£T^' AEPEf^NAY.^ J NEW STUDIO High Glass Photographers, LEE BROTHERS, Hil.L SCBBBT, SIHGAPOBB. (off Stamford Rood Price list on Application. Dec 10 16.12 WHERE SHALL I DINE CN Hew Vcar eve141 words
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Advertisement109 1908-12-29 4 Perrler jouet AND G9. PALE DRY CREAMING Qts. per case $36. 00 Pts. $39.00 Baby per doz. $10.50 NETT. SOLE AGENTS John Little Co. LIMITED. PIANOS ON SALE or HIRE YOU CAN PURCHASE OX HIE Easy Payment System payments extending over a period of one year or more. I All109 words
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Advertisement105 1908-12-29 4 WILSON COPHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS. The only High-class Studio m the Straits. Having two Studios, one adapted to the Forenoon and one to the Afternoon Light, we are enabled to give sittings throughout the day with uniformly successful results. We however recommend customers to come, if convenient, between the hours of 8105 words
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Article36 1908-12-29 5 Venezuela's New President. Submarioe Teleßraph.-HeutW.) I ..re from Cane*, states th.t the auth Se3or 8a new P resident has beeu «*og n i a ed U suprea A bbodless revolution h*, thus b^n co36 words
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Article23 1908-12-29 5 A Record Hundred. Keoeived inc. S» U^^, Tbe,, uthAtn anWalkerwhoc Sport,, ruuaiDg J^ unbaig Sports. diaiM,,yj 3ia nJ a world's wearf.23 words
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Article15 1908-12-29 5 Number of Arrests. Received I> L »-l h>X Iw. numerous itionary asents i15 words
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Article12 1908-12-29 5 E 1 has madeafaToura bofiati circles at V <k12 words
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Article93 1908-12-29 5 Ttan 01 Hobs, tnlniuin. P» S^ Bridge Road. Th£ burglars wer* armed irith knives irth nun carried a roil of B tou! i *reatanei the occupants of the ■P- -*■>•■ i »ple and their two oooliee i.Md tied them up "h Bh they fanned throu/h their Pfc« kmrghui93 words
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Article428 1908-12-29 5 B.ow not to win. A deplorable incident has been reported two splendid gharry ponies be>oging to a Cainaman named Koh Sen? i beivg maliciously satisaed on Sunday night m their stable at J tlan Nipah. The pooiea were strong Cafomites for the Derby" poBY race U the428 words
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Article1079 1908-12-29 5 vro„, our T1 >e Ban) P UW5rf *»>*»~) h?*-2 ______tt tt n!w journey. or ~„00 f„ o Jams_=t, I h f a aD v :i- V are *> re-9"-«ion 0 ,e a -New regulations f.rti?, 0Ua S' Sl0 a n d SHle „fa„' t^ ttIl «Port.po._.. S»"th .he1,079 words
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Article580 1908-12-29 5 THE LATE MR. A. H. WITHERS. frfeUffe great shock t0 »>« nnmero, verv\Jl R f herS Wh had Dot been **&>! comDlirnL fT c Weeks of late and ha! poTfor i» rheui atlc Pains, left Singa ThnrJ ang laSt W^nesdav. S lhuraday evening after his arr i v ,l h580 words
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Article223 1908-12-29 5 The annuil installation of Lodga Zetland m the Eist (the oldest Lodge ia the Eastern Archipelago) took place at Freemason' lg Hall, Coleman-st, last evening, m the presence of the District Gracd Master, the X J Q hon'ble W. J. Napier, D. L and many of 0 the officers223 words
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Article718 1908-12-29 5 Recent Action having a Marked Effect. Calcutta, December 1 7th. The Englishman says that the nine Bengalis who have been arrested by Government are now en route to various stations, where they will be jailed till further crders. Their actual destinations are not being disclosed at the718 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement453 1908-12-29 5 ROBINSON &Co. THE GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR. ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT x-^ SAFETY SHAVERS /s^ *v The GiUette Safety Razor is made L 3** S .s^^l^ J*\ Df So'id Metal, Triple Silver Plated, md is supplied with 12 Blades each frith 2 Edges, m Neat Leather Silk **^V^—^— Every blade453 words
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Article1017 1908-12-29 6 The recommendation" of the Governor of Horgkong and the correspondence m reference thereto are, Renter informs us, now under consideration by the Home Government and "•rill be laid on the table m the House of Commons m due course. The announcement brings to mind the scheme of1,017 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement33 1908-12-29 6 Colds Are Dangerous. If more people would make anattempt to get; rid of the colds from which they are suffering, as a result of this changeable weather, there would be^, decided <Wrp noo33 words
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Advertisement518 1908-12-29 6 SHIPPING. I JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. A regular FORTNIGHTLY Serr cc is mainUined between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN SCREW STEAMERS. Undm Mail Contracts with th« Imperial Japanisb Gov«k»m«nt. Specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First518 words
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Advertisement691 1908-12-29 6 SHIPPING. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt* Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London* Through Bills of Lading issued for Ohina Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Delhi Jan. 1 Delta691 words
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Advertisement703 1908-12-29 6 SHIPPING OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co. Ltd. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co. Ltd. Tho Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and703 words
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Advertisement664 1908-12-29 6 SHIPPING. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE, HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, cilling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo at664 words
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Advertisement469 1908-12-29 6 SHIPPING. lie JLr# JLt Norddeutscher Lloyd, Breme^ IMPERIAL GERMAS MAIL LINE Th« fft*t wid well-known mail et.^v.r^ r ■< this Company «ail fortnightly from I H&mbarg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, S v* Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Naples, Alexandria and noe versa) r Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singa^n kong, Shan^hmi, Nagasaki 4469 words
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Article370 1908-12-29 7 Brisker and Firmer. Dec, 3. The Rubber Share Market has leen more re to-day, the investment demand for both c leading issues and less known shares being than has been-the case for some little time tst. A fair amount cf speculative ba- 1 mss, too, is reported370 words
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Article75 1908-12-29 7 (Corrected up to Dec 28 Bank 4 m/s M norn demand M 23| Prirate credit! 3 m/s M M 2/4^ credits 6 m/s 2/4 j} Prahob, demand Bank M M 2914 Giemakt, demand 236 India, T.T, 174* Hokokoks, demand m Yokohama, demand M norn 113Java, demand Bangkok, demand 6675 words
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Article148 1908-12-29 7 Dec 28 Tin m, 67.37£ Grsmbier p^, buyers iJ.SO Gambier Cube No. 1 M 13.75 Qnmbier Oube No. 2 12.75 ge Pepper Black (ord'a. Sport) buyers 11 50 Pepper, White (fair L.W. 5p o buyers 18 50 Nutmegs (110 to tlie tt>.)— 19.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 24148 words
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Article826 1908-12-29 7 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Bel»t Tin Mining Co. Ltd 700 $300,000 225,000 10 10 Bruang Limited 800 1600,000 600.0C0 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic ttn M. do. Ltd 10.00 £400, 000 350,000 1 1 Duff Development 00. Ltd 3.75 $400,000 375,000 10 10 Kanaboi Ltd. 200 £60,000 60,000 1 1826 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement316 1908-12-29 7 A Good Household Liniment. <V';.en a bott'e cf Chamberlain's Pain Balm m the house the pains of burns aDdIfl may be promptly relieved, cuts and a quickly hc«ied| swelling- promptly ed and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed B iilTTlTl la fact, for thf Household USi it is jus; such a liniment316 words
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Advertisement490 1908-12-29 7 t 3 TO LET^ recently ocennied hv m Ptmce s *«*t Fe Appl y to P iTEBBON S!aoNg ft Co> Ltd Apply to ALMEIDA Co., Agents Oct 7 2 ilal acca Street. No X V i TO^LST June 15 *i Change Alley, Singapore. Au^29 thiS 28th day f AUgUSt 1908<490 words
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Advertisement602 1908-12-29 7 _On the Berth. NOTICE. singaporel^bangkok. Ruth? 8te Ti r Ban HoDg Lion e'' Captain th?SS! n IU lGaVe Si^ a Pore on Wednesday, lxer ea{t er Cember at 3 p<m and r tnightly Comfortable accommodation for first and second class passengers. Electric Light. Single passage $50 or 80 ticals. Return602 words
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Advertisement397 1908-12-29 7 WANTED. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore require the services of an Assistant -Superintendent of Slaughter Houses. The salary of the post is $720 per annum rising by annual increments of $00 to $900 per annum. A colloquial knowledge of the Malay language is indispensable some acquaintance with Chinese397 words
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Advertisement267 1908-12-29 7 THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD. No. 1 DOCK. No. 2 DOCK. Length Inside 514 ft. Length inside 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft., bott Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bott. 75 ft. 45.8 ft. Water on blocks 27.5 ft. Water on blocks 20.5 ft. Time to pump267 words
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Article499 1908-12-29 8 Witness Threatened with a Kifle. The case of Ho Yang Peng vs. Tan TeDg, a widow,, was continued before Mr Howard m the District Court yesterday afternoon. Plaintiff claimed $67 for damages done to plants, vegetables and young coconut trees on his estate at Siglap by defendant's499 words
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Article158 1908-12-29 8 Mi W. N nm Hi;, i took i football le;:ni < t M iiv boys from Rsffieslnst I ii »n to Mdlac:a at Christrra'. On Christmas chv thty played the Malay C i ••j« a and ulier hard fi^hf tat managed to win bj I got] to uL Nexl158 words
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Article64 1908-12-29 8 Di?cemlier Medal C mpetition, p'lyed on J Km "h. nf-tt K. M. Millar 7- 2 76 P>. I. Bddia 92 76 dpi Q I. Olivet i 76 i 'apt F C. Dm 86 78 Cap! A PI B 9 79 C. F. (Jreen &8 7 91 A64 words
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Article47 1908-12-29 8 Cbristmsji Competition, 18 Hold's against CjIB igey. A Ci lss 1. B Toague J. Binnie and A S B tied for m cond. B Class I, K. G Yu'e; 2, \V R. Swan. 39 members ajatcted lot these competitions which wen well contested throughout47 words
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Article91 1908-12-29 8 Tlm steam lu'mch M Argo M will leaT« J toston'l pier for tl.e Club Bungalow on the I blowing daje ta Ml ura Fri'Liv Ist. Leaving' Johust^ii'd Pier 2 30 pm 330 pm. LMTing Bungalow. Pm 5 90 pm r Boad t_v 3k —Johnston's Pter 7 am 991 words
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Article803 1908-12-29 8 (Via Ceylon.) British Free Trade Disabilities. London, December 18th. In the House of Commons, Colonel Seely, replying to Mr Phillips, said that France is not willing to admit Burmese petrol under the minimum tariff unless India makes concessions to France. The Government of India has not 3een its803 words
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Article540 1908-12-29 8 The British steamer Myrmidon which arrived m port yesterday had on board a distressed Chinese seaman from Suez. A cargo of rice was brought down by the N. D. L. steamer Petchabuii yesterday from Bangkok. The P. O. homeward mail s.s. Delta left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on540 words
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Article334 1908-12-29 8 Man I v TbADEBS' LOSBI A.nent the burning and scuttling of tbe -s X i!> m !.♦•!>•« n 1 >ec 16th, the Cablenews Aia -rii' in, M mil i, Bays On board the Kalomoand I > with the vessel, w< re p< bos worth oi goods fox334 words
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Article29 1908-12-29 8 Two private rikishaa were Btolen from Joh< re Road on Christinas Day. They wgre discovered later iv Rochore Canal Road with the rubber tyrea and splash boards, stripped off.29 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement5 1908-12-29 8 BROADWOOD PIANOS GHAPPELL PIANOS FOR5 words
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Advertisement108 1908-12-29 8 KsT BAGGAGE 1 mWe meet passenger steamers oa arrival,^ M and are prepared to take charge of m m Baggage to be delivered to Hotels urf X Residences. m Baggage also put on Board Steamers. S 4K Satisfaction guaranteed. m V Moderate rates. V m Baggage Stored and Insured. tt108 words
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Advertisement248 1908-12-29 8 DE KONINKLiJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. I'NDIR I'ONTKAC: VV'TH m NK:HKHLANT»K ]V!'lA 'invil.NXIM A?enU at Singapore. The Shipsa^ecry. limited. 2-3. CoUyer Gl-^t THE UNDERMENTIONED DATES OF DEPARTURE ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE^ VaLBNTYH ]lata\i;i ITAH DEB PAHHi M m ara v ..ba. Sii;.] u I 1 \an Dkmbm... Rkmw, Ifntok BUajoe, Soeagai'liaft, Paa^ral I248 words
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Miscellaneous538 1908-12-29 8 CLEARANCES. Deo 25. H;ck Lee, Brit, str., Morris, for Bagan. Giang Seng, Dut. str., Lotz, for Samarang via ports. Isabella, Dut. str., Sulong, for Rhio and Singkep. Janssens. Dut. str., Klassens, for BandjerjermassuL Deli, Ger. str., Hubner, for Bangkok. Dagmar, Ger. str., Hovers, for Bangkok. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit, str.,538 words
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Miscellaneous589 1908-12-29 8 VESSELS IN PORT. SET" SSS?" B^r ffl to F ShiD Flaß&Tons Master Arrived From Consignee ret v >tr Amberst Brit 135 Scott Dec 20 Pontianak Tnong Ek Pob Bangkok Ger 1237 Nico'aisen Dec 25 Bangkok Bebn Meyer Bangk BanWbattHin Brit 195 Cobb Dec 2<5 Malacca Straits SS Co Hoar 29589 words
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