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Title Section15 1912-07-18 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES rHURSDAY. JULY 18, 1912. No 1.30315 words
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Article201 1912-07-18 33 LEADERS. PAGE The Dominions I Imperial Policy 80 Shipping ami Docks 34 The Singapore Volunteer Artillery 34 rh<* laanmnec Muddle 35 The "tamping <>f Tboasaa Atkins. _f> Iu Ominous Resignation BB A Mediterranean Pronouncement 36 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. X Drowning Mystery 36 Sabatier Forgery Case 3H Attempted Murder201 words
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Article135 1912-07-18 33 July 17. Xj n ">0 tons sold 599. 15 Gambier buyers 9.4.1 Gambier Cube No. 1 15.00 Cambier Cube No. I nom. E-UUUOf Black ordin. S'pore buyers 11.871 Popper, (White fair^ 3.">.G0 N'utmegs UlO to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (*0 to the IbJ nom. Mace u!anda> 116 CIOVOS (Araboina)135 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article22 1912-07-18 33 On June SStb, at Tbe Mount," Sandakan. the wife of Sydney spencer Sawrey-Cook-SON, Judicial Commissioner, B. N. Borneo, of a daughter.22 words
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Article34 1912-07-18 33 Weir Devenish -At Christ Church, Malacca, on the LUh instant, by the Rev. Keppel Gamier. HUGH LotTDOUS Weir, of Kilmarnock, Scotland, to Effie Maide, younger daughter of Captain B. Devenish, Guildford, W, A.34 words
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Article63 1912-07-18 33 On June Ist)*, at Tenggilan Estate, near Toman, HERBERT JOHN GI.YDB, aged 46 > ears. On July 17, at the (.rove. Tanjong Katong, Annie (Addie) Baikie. second daughter of Mr i_ Mrs W. A. Foster, aged 16 years Jansen. At her residenee in Argyll Road. Penang. on Wednesday night,63 words
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Article63 1912-07-18 33 (CORBKCTBD UP TO July 17.) Bank 4 m's -4} demand 2-4 116 Private credits Bma 2-4716 credits 6ms 2-4'i France demand Eaik 294 German?, demand 238* India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand 14% Yokohama, demand 114_ Java, demand 140. Bangkok, demand 64 J Sovereigns, Bank Buying MM 4 Bank63 words
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Article, Illustration1423 1912-07-18 33 July P2. To those who have watched intelligently the course of events bearing on the destinies of Britain and the Dominions, and have endeavoured to estimate the exterior influences that, in various measure, affect these destinies, two of to-day's telegrams will appeal as profoundly instructive.1,423 words
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Page 33 Advertisements
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Advertisement174 1912-07-18 33 Subscribers to tlie "Singapore Free Press* 1 \w»-kly returning from Bnwspe to the Straits hy any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and flatU of arrival ka Singapore. Copies will then he mailed re meet them at various ports of174 words
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Advertisement114 1912-07-18 33 H Warm Days B |n| bring with their pleasures some w& n discomforts. Then it is really i§j Bn lelreshing to remove every W |B trace of dust and perspiration il iGlYerts! 1 _%ilet Soapf and any day it is a good soap to E choose for ordinary toilet use.114 words
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Page 33 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous134 1912-07-18 33 THE WEEKS NEWS. The P. O. Delta arrived on Friday morning with mails up to June 21. This weekly leaves by the B. I. Taroba to-day. G. Sabatier, his Assistant Muller, and his wife, have been committed to the assizes on charges of forgery oi* Government Notes. The body of134 words
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Article1163 1912-07-18 34 July 18. One of the frequently made popular comments, after the disastrous loss of the Titanic, was that here was a warning against the building of such giant vessels, and in the future there would have to be a reversion to a more mo-derate-sized type of vessel.1,163 words
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1580 1912-07-18 34 -July 15. History has a proverbial way of repeating itself, and a small paragraph in Friday's issue of this journal is a specially interesting example of that. It was stated therein that "The War Office had sanctioned the issue of a ti-inch Q.F. gun and pedestal1,580 words
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Article1297 1912-07-18 35 July Id. Yesterday was an eventful day for a \ery large proportion of the inhabitants of the United Kingdom, and it mayprove to l>e a fateful day for the Government. For yesterday that Insurance Bill, the product of the too precipitate ingenuity of Mr Lloyd George, came1,297 words
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Article416 1912-07-18 35 Joly 17. Apparently the shadow of the Insurance Act is to reach this Colony, although it is not to fiffect the general population, of course, as to do that would need a Colonial Ordinance. But it seems that the Insurance Act is to apply to416 words
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Article719 1912-07-18 35 All who are convinced that the cause of the security of the Empire and that of the good government of the United Kingdom will be furthered by the turn ing of the present Ministry out of office, will not fail to note that the incident of Sir719 words
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Article1074 1912-07-18 36 July Ls. This afternoon, or* evening, in the House ofCommons a statement of policy will be announced as the main feature ef the Supplementary Naval Estimates which will constitute the decisive declaration of the Government as to the action necessitated foi* the readjustment of a position of1,074 words
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160 1912-07-18 36 By kind permission of the Committee of the Swimming Club the children of St Andrew s Cathedral with the Members of the Bible Classes spent a very happy dav at the Swimming Club last Saturday for their Annual Picnic. The day began at 7160 words
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Article1268 1912-07-18 36 It is disclosing no secret to say that many a good Turnover has come out of I Malacca, hut "ou Malacca none so many. The people who stay in this pleasant Settlement seem to act on the idea that occurred one of our writers ahout America, that1,268 words
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Article286 1912-07-18 36 I A Singapore friend has received from I business correspondent in London the following reference to the endeavour now being made through the formation of a limited liability company to promote the formation, by chemical processes, of what purports to be a synthetic rubber or a substitute for286 words
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Article283 1912-07-18 36 Ronr of Bcnonuu Room ta ms Harhocr. Information was received by the Marine Police yesterday morning that the body of a man was floating in the sea a little di> tance off the Esplanade and on a boat man ned by several la scars going out it283 words
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Article984 1912-07-18 37 The sua is just getting low down on the horizon, although as far as I am concerned there is no horizon visible, for my vi. ws are bounded on either hand by elad heights, or foiusl which reveals onlv tbe possibilities of hills within it by the984 words
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Article722 1912-07-18 37 Thou art full oi stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city Isaiah XXII. In tii.* dav time, save in that centre of activity between the sea nnd the river, where the seekers of gain hurtle each other in the mart, lauding their wares and depreciating their intended722 words
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1492 1912-07-18 37 Leaving behind me the quaint old world town on the hill, with its irregular gables, and red roofs. 1 made- my way down a steep, rough road, to tbe beach. A great barge, with brown sails spread, was gliding majestically round the1,492 words
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Article1096 1912-07-18 37 There has always been for me a great attraction in the expanse and solitude of broad open spaces. I should make a very unhappy prisoner the en\ ironmeut of four walls soon fills me with a restlessness that is pain. I love to stand on a great height1,096 words
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Article67 1912-07-18 38 The local Manager of the Hongkong and shanghai Banking Corporation has received a telegram from his Head Office in Hongkong, stating that subject to audit, the Directors will recommend the follow ing at the forthcoming half yearly meeting -A dividend of £2. per share: to credit67 words
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Article73 1912-07-18 38 In the District Court on Saturday, Mr. H. D. Mundell, who appeared for Sim Kia Jan. managing partner of the Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Co, and Chua Sek. a twakow owner pleaded guilty to breaches of the rules under the Petroleum Ordinance His Honour was of opinion that the73 words
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Article536 1912-07-18 38 I Penang Choral Society give a concert on August Ist, the items including unaccompanied part songs. The Heavens are Telling \c. The next work to be undertaken is Merry England." During the year 1011, Brooketou and Sadong Mines, Sarawak, produced 49,447 tons of coal. This is536 words
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Article100 1912-07-18 38 Before the commencement of the con cert by the Fifes and Drums of the Buffs at the Botanical Gardens on Wednesday afternoon, Drum Major Andrews warned the syces to move any horses which were likely to become alarmed from the immediate vicinity of the band stand.100 words
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Article84 1912-07-18 38 Two Japanese were fined by Mr Firmstone first magistrate, yesterday, for attempting to bribe Mr Jackson, supervising architect to the Municipality. One man from Beach Koad offered Mr Jackson $5 to allow him to make a loft in his house. He had to pay a fine of $50.84 words
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Article949 1912-07-18 38 ITHE ENQUIRY ENDS. Committed For Trial at Assizes. The preliminary enquiry held by Mr. vid, acting second magistrate, into egations of forgery of Government curicv notes brought against Gideon batier, Jules Muller and Mrs. Chio tiatier was brought to a conclusion yesday afternoon when all three accused949 words
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Article409 1912-07-18 38 A Tipster" writing on the above me,, sure savs: As well try to stem the h, coming tide as to attempt to stop betting by legislation. So long as human Satan is what it is a man if he is so inclined will bet: if the law409 words
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Article91 1912-07-18 38 j Members are reminded that the entry list for the Navy Gup (men's foursome handicap) closes on Sunday the 14th. Play for the Ladies' Spoon for Jul v on Monday resulted in a tie between Mrs Green aud Miss McNair. The scores put in were as91 words
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Article280 1912-07-18 38 The mystery surrounding the disappear anceofJohn K. Waldroop. a surveyor in the Bureau of Lands, who was last seen in the barrio of Sta. Inez. Tayabas. Mav _4 is dissipated. He was beaten to death when asleep by his guides. A recent correspondent to the Times gives some notes ou280 words
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Correspondence.
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Article360 1912-07-18 39 To i hi: Bmtou. -r, Poor old "C. B. 11. When the gram arrived bote announcing his ud•spooled death, there was great talk about erecting a statue. Brass Plate, Tablets etc., etc., which now appear to be fon-olten and a tbing of tbe past I Tbe360 words
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Article399 1912-07-18 39 To lue Editor, Sir. I hear that there exists at Malacca a Medical Mission, managed by Dr Mildred Stalqy under the direction of the Bishop of Singapore. lam anxious to know the objects. Would you. Sir. kindly state the aims and objects of the mission if you399 words
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Article107 1912-07-18 39 A Reuter telegram from Copenhagen, dated dune 20, states that the new motor -hip Fionia yesterday made a successlul trial trip. Among those on board weie the German Minister, Dr von Waldthausen, the members of the Panama Exposition Committee, and the Chairman of the firm of Burmeister and Wain, the107 words
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Article717 1912-07-18 39 GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPHS. A DisoeAcu to thk Colony. A Commercial Man" writes asking whether representation cannot be made to Governrrent by the Chamber of Commerce calling attention to the very unsatisfactory working of the (Government Telegraph Service between Singapore aud Penang, his chief ground of complaint being the constantly recurring breakdowns717 words
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Article145 1912-07-18 39 No. 01 of the Journal has now been issued and is an interesting number. Mr. Ridley's notes on new and rare Malayan Plants is continued and the same author contributes an account of a botanical excursion to Pulau Adang, an island up north near Laugkawi. Mr. Wilkinson145 words
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485 1912-07-18 39 Details of the Chime. Sir Henry May, with Lady May on his left hand side, headed the official procession from Blake Pier to the City Hall, where the leading members of the community were waiting to express in words the cordiality of the Colony's485 words
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Article425 1912-07-18 39 Second Man Arrested. The man Li Hon Hung, the Chinese who on Thursday morning sought to shoot Sir Henry May, Hongkong's new Governor, during His Excellency's progress from Blake Pier to the City Hall, was brought before Mr. C. I). Melbourne at the Magistracy, yesterday July425 words
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Article557 1912-07-18 39 Attack on a Policeman. Further evidence was taken by Mr. Arthur, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, in the preliminary enquiry into charges of house breaking and attempted murder of a Malay policeman brought against two Chinamen. Detective Inspector Taylor prosecuted and Mr. M. Ismail defended the second accused. A557 words
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Article239 1912-07-18 39 The suuny South is succeeded at this time of the year by a South, if one goes far enough to lind it. The British Antarctic Expedition under Cap tain Scott is enduring tbe rigours of the polar winter in a region where for six months the sun is hardly seen.239 words
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Article752 1912-07-18 40 Mr. Malcolm B. Shelley <of the Federa ted Malay States* has been elected a Felloi of the Royal Colonial Institute. H. M. the King has approved of the ap pointment of Mr. L. H. Clayton to be tem porarily an official member of the Legisla tive752 words
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Article1851 1912-07-18 40 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, July 12th. Present. H. E. Tbe Govr.. Sir Arthur Young, K.c.M.o. 11. E Lt. Col. Livingstone, c.m.g. 0.0.c The Hon. tbe Ag. Col. Secty., A. T. Bryant. I Attorney-General, T. de M. L. Braddell. Col. Treas. J. O. Anthonisz. L. H. Clayton, Protector of Chinese.1,851 words
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Article423 1912-07-18 40 This Board met yesterday afternoon in the Offices, Mr F. I. Hillifax presiding and the other members present being Messr* 1. Moss, H. L. Coghlan, A. M.S. Augullh.. Dr. S.C. Yin, DrP. Fowlie, Tan Khearn Hock, R. Pierce, Engineer, Dr J. A. R. Glennie, acting M.0.H.. R. J.423 words
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Article247 1912-07-18 40 Yesterday morning at eleven o'clock there was a large gathering of Chinese and others at the residence in High Street of the late Mr. Ong Tek Lira— who died recently from dysentery— on the occasion of his funeral. Amongst the Chinese gentlemen present were Messrs.247 words
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Article54 1912-07-18 40 Before a crowd of 50,000 to (.0,000 spectactors recently the Mohan Bagan team, which won the Indian Football Asso ciation challenge shield last year, played a friendly game with the Black Watch, which the latter won by four goals to one. This rather dampened the spirits of the Bengal supporters54 words
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Article2262 1912-07-18 41 f W H r>» ';••>» >Lf til.' Edinburgh, June 20. e >. ottish list of birthday honours is chiefly remarkable for the preponderance •»f rewards for partv serviceo. An amazing distinction is conferred upon Sir Henry Dal/nl. M P. for th e Kirekcaldy Burghs; tne only charitable reason2,262 words
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Article483 1912-07-18 41 STRAITS COUPLE SHOT. Ml HDKR AND Sfll'lDK. At an inquest at Southend ou 17th inst, on the bodies of Mr. and M*s. Halliday. who were found shot in a wheatlield at Southchurch on 14th inst, the jury found that Halliday murdered his wife and then committed suicide. A483 words
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371 1912-07-18 41 Monday, July 15, 1912. PENANG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE. A meeting of Penang Mohammedans staying in Singapore was held yesterday by kind permission of the management in the Raffles Lodge. There was a good attendance and Mr. Xoor Mohamed Ha shim was in the chair. Considering the increased number of371 words
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Article92 1912-07-18 41 Tbe balloon ascent given by Captaia J. W. Price on Saturday afternoon was disappointing from a spectacular point of view, but it provided plenty of excitement. The balloon only rose about five hundred feet and then began to fall rapidly in the direction of Government Hill. Mr Corby92 words
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Article97 1912-07-18 41 A new fruit made its appearance at the Horticultural Hall at the ordinary meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society. It is called tbe newberry," and is a cross between the loganberry and the raspberry. It has the flavour of the raspberry without the core, and, as it97 words
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Article193 1912-07-18 41 Colonel Frederick G. Stewart, an Indian mutiny veteran, who is reported to have shot 187 tigers, has died at Surbitou, Surrey, aged eighty three. Brigadier* General A. J. Whitacre Al!e__ leaves Colombo next month for Singapore and Java, with Mrs. Whitacre Allen on a six weeks' holiday. Mr. A. L.193 words
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Article834 1912-07-18 42 The Robert Dollar loan for tbe rebuild ing of Hankow still lacks ratification, and it is now reported that Belgian financiers are making a bid for the business. Mr Edward Yalpy arrived at Sandakan by the "Marudu" on his last visit to Sekong F.state as Y.834 words
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Article1035 1912-07-18 42 From tbe F. M. S. Government Printer we have received a copy of No 1 of a second series of Papers on Malay subjects. Its title is Jelebu, its History and Constitution" and is by Mr. A. Caldecott, who acknowledges his indebtedness to Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, who suggested1,035 words
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Article802 1912-07-18 42 When Policemen Fall Out. Special Chinese Police Constable No. IK, Teo Ah Koh, was in the dock in the District Criminal Court, before Mr H. W. Firmstone, yesterday morning, on an allegation of criminal intimidation by threatening Chinese Detective Lance Corporal No. 306 with hurt to802 words
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Article601 1912-07-18 42 Giving evidence in the BBOe of MM kson \s. Stainer, Mr. Oliver Mark-, acting British Resident of Perak. is reported to the following effect in the Pinanq <ra zette. Mr. Hope then called Mr. Oliver Marks. who being sworn stated that he was Secretary to the601 words
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Article98 1912-07-18 42 The Asiatic Mutual Association, in which Mr. Lee Chim Tek is Patron and Mr. K. M. Mohd: Hussain Nice Patron, held theii 3rd Half Yearly General Meeting on July Ith. when the usual election of Office bearers for the ensuing period took place President: Mr. Tan Keng98 words
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Article92 1912-07-18 42 H. H. the Sultan of Kelantan arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Friday night, and proceeded to the G. O. Hotel, where he and his staff are to reside during their stay in the Federal Capital. On Saturday morning at Dr. 3o the Sultan and his suite, accompanied by the* Chief92 words
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Article2169 1912-07-18 43 A CIIIASTLV TALL. I GOHGO XNI> THK G »l.l» Bo4D Rl\ UAH*. London. No scandal for many years has attracted so much attention ie philanthropic and tntatic circle, in this country as the Putumaw- airocit.ee, Accordingly, a ear* r;«:i\e of ths circumstances which have led up to2,169 words
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Article307 1912-07-18 43 S. C. C. v A. Ceylon XI. Played on the Esplanade on Saturday and ended in a draw. Scores. Ceylom XI. K. Oorloff c Jenkins b Bath 17 11. van Cnylenberg b Braddell 2 .1. Armstrong c Sproule b Chamberlain 22 11. Scharenguivel c Bailey b Bath 0307 words
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Article739 1912-07-18 43 SEMBAWANG IN EDUCATIONAL %SD MEDICAL Gi oi i en Cash Bai.aN' k. A meeting of the members of theSembawang Rubber Plantations Ltd., in voluntarily liejuidation <now a sterling company known as Bukit Serahawang. Ltd.' was held at \o2o, South Canal Road, yesterday, at which the report of the liquidators. Messrs739 words
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Article139 1912-07-18 43 A meeting with a similar object la con nection with the Tempenis Para and Coconut Plantations Ltd, which is also in voluntary liquidation <and which with the Sembawang Company was Moated as Bukit Sembawang Ltd I was then held. The meet ing was also presided over by Mr.139 words
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Article1046 1912-07-18 44 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farage libelli. Juvenal. More than usual interest attaches to the latest volume of the Dictionary of National Biography on account of its article on the late King Edward. That this comes from the pen of the editor himself. Sir Sidney Lee.1,046 words
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Article543 1912-07-18 44 GOEBEN" STOWAWAYS. Beds in Coal Bunkers. The seventy seven Chinese who were found on hoard the German mail steamer Goeben on the voyage down from Hongkong, came up in the third court on Saturday morning before Mr. Arthur, charged with conspiring with some persons unknown of the crew of the543 words
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Article87 1912-07-18 44 PAJAM AND PEGOH FORWARD SALES. Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co. inform us that the directors of Pajara and Pegoh Rubber Companies have made the following forward contracts. Pajam Ld. 12 tons Xo. I Crepe at 4s. fiid. per lb. delivery in equal lots, January to June 1913. Pegoh Ld. 2487 words
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Article517 1912-07-18 44 The late Mr. C. B. Buckley had so many friends in Singapore, that the following extracts in a private letter from a relative to a young lady iu Singapore will be read with deep interest. "He arrived iu England on 24th April, about a mouth before517 words
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Article289 1912-07-18 44 Mrmwbes Meeting, A meeting of the Penang Polo Club was held at the Resident Councillor's office on Wednesday. The Hon. W. C. Michell (Resident Councillor) presided, and also present were Messrs W. Peel, R. B. Osborne, O. V. Thomas, G. Venning Thomas, Dr Listou, Messrs H. Pickenback,289 words
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Article30 1912-07-18 44 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 13. At the auction to-day prices realised were Sheet Xo. 1 $236 Sheet Xo. 8 5230.25 Scrap Crepe 5194.20 Bark Crepe30 words
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Article806 1912-07-18 44 LIBEL action. ICKBO3. IS. St\i v i En the Court of the Judie mi QaOM sioner at Taiping before Mr Justice Wood ward on Juh 10th, Charles Jackson, bate schoolmaster of the King Edward Ml School. Taiping. NMal Rogers 1 Stainer headmaster of tbe School to re806 words
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Article601 1912-07-18 45 A marriage is arranged between Miss Maria Teresa de Lis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Bertran de Lis. of Manila, to Mr. Montague R. T. Paske Smith. ViceCousul of Great Britain. Manila hotel was a great civic attraction on the Uh as it was utilised601 words
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Article72 1912-07-18 45 July 10th. nd for Sale 152 cases pik 142.55 or I *.nu7 lb>. >old L"2 cases pik 142.55 or 19.007 lbs. pun as Kk\li/ki». Hheel Mssohed ...*2 41 to 8958 I usincked 237 2-">2 e repe Nn. l 24:; 800 No. 2 231 241 No. 8 ut72 words
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Article38 1912-07-18 45 /torn iu* >r,-n (.trtfsf><>nt.i*>'t.\ Malacca. July 10. \t tb»- auction here to-day the follow ing prices were realised for the rubber orfered. Sheet BS9& Sheet No QttO.BB Scrap crepe $210.20 Bark crepe 5190.2H Scrap untreated 8140.8038 words
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Article863 1912-07-18 45 Govnnxoo of British Bast aflica. There will be many congratulations from hosts of friends in the Colony and in the Federated Malay States to Mr Henry Conway Belfield, c .\i.e;., British Resident of Perak, who h;is been appointed by His Majesty the King to be863 words
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Article987 1912-07-18 45 A Smart Amitkik DnTUCTTvn. There was quite a Sherlock Holmes flavour about the evidence given in a case in the District Court, before Mr. Fi Tinstone, yesterday, and the smart detective work of Mr. Pons, manager of the Singapore Cnited Rubber Estate, was the means of securing987 words
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Article425 1912-07-18 45 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Freehold building laud at Sainbau Street off Ausou Road, area t v BSO square feet, being part of Grant 50. Syed Alkoff 11,000. Land and house Xo. 8 Lim Chiak425 words
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Article132 1912-07-18 45 The Annual General Meeting of tbe Chinese Swimming Club was held at the Club House on Sunday the 14th instant at 2 p.m. The report of the Committee was adopted and the statement of accounts for the year ending 30th June 1912 was unanimously passed. After the132 words
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Article45 1912-07-18 45 The Malay Mail of Monday was in receipt of a special wire from Taiping stating that judgment in the Jackson* Stainer case was given for Jackson for 52,000 with costs of two Counsel. The Court was crowded to hear the decision.45 words
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Article96 1912-07-18 45 The Ut. Hon. Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, ('.c.m.g., late Governor of the Straits Settlements, has been elected f o a honorary fellowship at Corpus Christi, Ca abridge. One of the principal alterations in "Bisley" Regulations for 1912 is that relating to conversion of sighting shots. Every sighting shot at 60096 words
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Article90 1912-07-18 46 The General Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account to December 31 show that the net profits amount to I 5,095,993.71 (£424,666), out of which, after providing for the Statutory Reserve to the extent of f 568,381 (£47,865), a dividend of 9. per cent has been declared.90 words
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Article641 1912-07-18 46 RESULTS OF FIRST DAY. 1 From Our Own Correapondenim) To day (Tuesday) was ideal weather for the Races and there was a big cro vd in attendance, including H. E. tbe Governor and party. Results. The Mixed Handicap- Value $500. Dis tance. one mile. Mr. Lee Toon Tock's641 words
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Article792 1912-07-18 46 Iu the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends the double funeral took place at Lo Ka Wei cemetery, Shanghai, after solemn high mass at St. Joseph's Church of the late Mr. E. Bernard of the Chinese Customs service and his wife Eva who died792 words
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Article1147 1912-07-18 46 Annual General Meeting. The eigth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered offices, Greshara House, yesterday. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley presided, there being also present Messrs G. A. Derrick, W. M. Sime. H. M. Caldicott, P. F. Wise,1,147 words
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Article494 1912-07-18 46 Singapore, 13th July. Rubber. A somewhat firmer tone was noticeable at the auctions held on the 2nd and 9tb instant, and bidding was brisker than has been the case of late. At the later auc tion, the best price of the sale was #250 for fine pale494 words
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Article51 1912-07-18 46 Following is the result of crushing operations at Raub for the four we»«k_ ending 13th inst Bukit Roman.— Stone crushed {,455 tons Gold obtained 853 ounces Average per ton 4.94 dwt. per ton. Bukit Malacca. Stone crushed 2,274 tons: Gold obtained 141 ounces; Average, per ton 1.24 dwt. per51 words
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Article3572 1912-07-18 47 fßv Submarine Cablf] Reuter's Sehvics. London. July 1 Ith. The hon ble li. L. Borden, of Canada, aud his colleague ministers who are now present in England, j were the- miests at a dinner of the Colonial InslUnte, The Duke of Argyll. Lord Strathcona and Lord Sedborne were pre-3,572 words
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Article239 1912-07-18 48 Ipoh, duly 18th. Tronoh Extended, Ltd., started work with their new installation this morning. It consists of two low speed puddlers. and two haulage lines equipped with 12 h p steam winches. The work of removing the over buideu has been going on steadily while the plant was239 words
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Article47 1912-07-18 48 At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan and Co's Salerooms on Wednesday afternoon the following property was disposed of by Auction Freehold Land and houses Nos. 64, 65, 66 and 67 Orchard Road, containing an area of 9,101 sq. ft. bought by M. A. Meyer /or 10,30047 words
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Article63 1912-07-18 48 Agents F. W. Barker and Co. Kukub: 8,529. Lauderdale: 12,242. Agents Evatt k Co. Indragiri 1,643 lb. year 18,066. Hayoep -4,262. Total to date 16,8 45. L'luPiah Tin:— 4os.6s; Value $26,302.76; Working expenses $9,474 other expenses $3, 656.33 Estimated profit 913,172.21. Agents Sime, Darby and Co.63 words
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Article867 1912-07-18 48 The following is the Directors' report to shareholders for the meeting of July 26th. Your Directors have pleasure is submitting herewith a duly audited Sr.atement of the Accounts of tbe Company for the year ended 81st May, 1912. Tbe net pro.lt for the year 'after writing off one867 words
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Article1254 1912-07-18 48 RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Cap. IBBUE. Paid. Last Di~. Ruyrre. isklmcr*. «5000 2s 2s Allagar 8% 2 3 9ft 150,000 2s 2s Anglo-Malay 70% 13 loft If f 50,000 2s 28 Batang Malaka 2 0 i t> 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves 40% int ..£l2 0 0 12 7 61,254 words