The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 September 1912
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Title Section14 1912-09-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TENICENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. 1912 NO. 7.G2114 words
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Article186 1912-09-09 1 The Kaiser has left Switzerland and bas expressed in felicitous terms the pleasure be has had in his visit and the manoeuvres- Page 7. On page r > will be found th<« Coco nut investment" warning, with some com raents from our special correspondent. Fatal accidents while186 words
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Article845 1912-09-09 1 (A Child Study.) To D.L.C. I like to think that her ryes will always remain a* blue as they are now and her disposition as sunny. I like to think that her hair will for ITM keep its touch of burnished gold: I hke better still to dream of845 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement350 1912-09-09 1 a\am ia^B^BßaaaaanaßM m^^^ I'harima hall cinematograph! NORTH BRIDGE RO\l>. H TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! I I SEVERAL I Brand-New Biographsl TRIAL SHOW I I Tklephon- NO. 1116. K.HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. 1 ■aj a_a^n _h^__^__^__bm^_v__i _-_—>_•_. I ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION I ACCORDED I THE MONSTER SPORTING PICTURE I r>EAI,IN<; WITH I THE GREAT OLYMPIC350 words
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Advertisement250 1912-09-09 1 VICTORIA THEATRE, SINGAPORE. FAREWELL VISIT. Commencing WEDSE SO A Y, SEPT. 11. I MIURICE E. BANDMANN PRESENTS THE BANDMANN OPERA CO. SSji. MNK. Sp", r .fi y PEWY. sw'V ™t COUNT Of lUXEMBOUB6. SS!i? THE BELLE OF NEW TOIK. LTia THE GIRL \H THE TRAIN. LT?7 THE B4LMN PRINCESS. It250 words
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Advertisement126 1912-09-09 1 Cofca^s RSt>crtteemcnto. Orchard rd from Scotts rd to Orange (iroveis closed from thismorniug Page 2. Bankruptcy notices re J J. Batcbelor and (lob Kean Loke -Pago 2. Notice re the estate of the late James Knox —Page 2. Interim dividend on MalakoM -Page 2. Municipality call for tenders for iron126 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous138 1912-09-09 1 THE WEEK. Monday 9th. High Water— 9 58 a.m.. 8-46 p.m. N.D.F.. Homeward Mail due. Tuesday 10th. High Water— IC-_»S a.m.. 9-39 p.m. Children's Aid Society, 10 am. St. Andrews S«>ciet.\ 5.1 5 pni. Wednesday life High Water— 10 V2 a.m., 10-23 p.m. New Moon. Bandmann Co. "Mousmc" Victoria Theatre.138 words
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Article251 1912-09-09 2 THE LATE Mr. WALTER KNIGHT. A private letter from Mr A. Y. (lahtignn to Mr J. Hendry. of the Kaatern Ex tension Telegraph Company, gives some further details of the last illness of the late Mr Walter knight, of the same Company. It would eeem that when Mr Knight left251 words
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Article81 1912-09-09 2 The following delightful parody is from Our Flag You are old. Father Asquitb," the young Whig paid, And your hair has become very white And yet you persistently stand on your head, Do you think at your age it is right Tis the wish," he replied.81 words
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Article386 1912-09-09 2 A certain I'niverfeity Medical Year Boo** which publishes a list of medical men who graduated at the University, wifch their addresses, locates Hutching," Sarawak, in South America Northern papers report the following deaths from cholera Detective Sergeant Kennerley, Shanghai Municipal Police Mr Albert Robertson, chief engineer of the China Merchants'386 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement306 1912-09-09 2 When your engine runs smoothly there's pleasure in the tr p. When rvcrv pulse sc^ms to say liepcmi-on-mc dcf>eiid-on-uie and ihr miles slip by in ei*y »t le when you Lnow that \ou7f goi k to s-t lucre and back aga n lo time, and that your engine is as306 words
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Advertisement740 1912-09-09 2 Notices MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Cast Iron Pipes For Sewers. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the Supply and Delivery r.i.f. Tanjoog Pagar Wharf, of alxnit 530 tona of Cast Iron Pipes, Bends, Junctions etc., I ranging from 30 ins. to 9 ins. diameter, for Sewers. Copies of Drawing, Specification,740 words
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Advertisement824 1912-09-09 2 Notices MALAKOFF RUBBER Co.. Ltd. Notice is hereby given that an interim dividend of 5 o will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register on the 80th day of September 1912, and notice is also hereby given that the transfer i>ooks of the company will he closed824 words
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Advertisement737 1912-09-09 2 Notices TAMBALAK RUBBER ESTATIS Ltd. Notice of Closing of Transfer Books. Notice is hereby given that tht I Vansi« r Books of the Company will h»- i los» d from Wednesday. 18th to Monday, 23rd Septcmbei 1912 both days inclusive, r<>r th» preparing dividend warrants. By Order of the Boiml737 words
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418 1912-09-09 3 The Russian monthly magazine Vest ■»■< Kvropi." published ac St Petersburg commenting on the present .tat of W smn affairs in the Far East, gives some ;ntere> tl ns data about the East SU>e^n prov m c,s and the expenditure appropriat- for them. To the418 words
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Article311 1912-09-09 3 Successful Tests oi Oil-fuel Engine. Lust week's trial (end of July) of the motor ship Eavestone, at the mouth of the Tees, was in every way a success, and the owners Mes>rs. Furness. Withy, and Co., Ltd. and the manufacturers of the Diesel engine which propels her,311 words
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Article184 1912-09-09 3 A fcteel pontoon floating dock for the Dioogdock Moatschappy Soerabaya" of Amsterdam was launched on June 21st by the firm of Messrs. William Hamilton and Co., of QlasgOW. The dock, which is Lamed Soerabavn 1. is designed for vessels up to 400 foet in length. The184 words
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Article391 1912-09-09 3 A Hongkong Stoky. The following is from the Weekly Tele graph," dated 3rd August: Some time ago, when traction engines were unknown in Southern China, the following incident occurred: In Hongkong cartage and buuliug were done by manual labour. During the con Btruction of some391 words
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Article289 1912-09-09 3 The many excellencies of Manila as a port are known to those who have had the good fortune to visit the capital of the Philippines, but it has taken the steamship companies 6ome time to deve- lop just appreciation of its possibilities. The line steamers of289 words
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Article210 1912-09-09 3 Chauffsubs Special class The chauffeurs of Ceylon are to be congratulated on their victory, laced with the teKibie prospect of being classified with dhobies and domestic servants, they came together and formed the Chauffeurs' Association of Ceylon, or a body with a similar high sounding uame, and210 words
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Article322 1912-09-09 3 One of the questions discussed by the Educational Conference was the need of a Chinese alphabet, a Bill on the subject having been submitted by the Minister of Education. We roproduce from our Chinese contemporary in Peking the following report Minister Fau Yuan lien322 words
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291 1912-09-09 3 In the way of shipping casualties in these waters, says the N'.C. Daily News." nothiug more startling has happened for mouths than what occurred on the Huang. pu late on Sunday night, when the I.S. transport M Liscum filled with water aud sank close291 words
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Article260 1912-09-09 3 We take following from a report of the proceedings of the National Council appearing in the Peking Daily News The discussion on national costumes was resumed. Here the question of shapes occasioned much debate. Several members moved for the retention of the long gown but against260 words
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Article311 1912-09-09 3 RICH WOMAN'S THOUGHTLESS SCHEME. A very rich woman, the wife of the American Minister to Belgium, who has a beautiful home in Brooklyn, Mass., has taken it into her head to adopt, for ten days, twenty young working girls. These Kirls are to be taken into her magnificent home to311 words
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Article246 1912-09-09 3 Cleanliness is one of the few original' items of Japanese civilisation almost all other things Japanese can be traced to Chinese sources, but not the tub. In .Japan cleanliness has nothing to do with godliness, the people are clean because they love to be clean, and Japanese crowd:246 words
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182 1912-09-09 3 The Journal dM Debuts "in an interesting leading article deals with the alleged decadence in the type of the British mem her of Parliament within recent years. The political personnel is entirely different from what it was, M Instead of attract ing, as182 words
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Article165 1912-09-09 3 A new arrival iu Australia is wonu:>tiug says the Register" (Adelaide!, whether there i> any advantage in ollicial influence. The stranger, instead of coming direct to Melbourne, decided to laud at Adelaide, and a friend, who is a responsible Customs Officer, telegraphed to the Collector of Customs165 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement492 1912-09-09 3 I^^^«?" l /V' v y—";^- w MJ**' "Tw^ 1 n■■ nun— vmtmrnmrnmrnm I Ulcerated Bowels and fj General BebSJity." fj c Folly Hill, Radlctt, Herts. |1 5^.1 Dc::r Sirs,— l have just finished a btfgß bottle ol Anger's Kmul- I f U sion, and am pleased to tell you that492 words
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Article153 1912-09-09 4 We learn, says the "Motor," that a new association connected with the motor iu dustry has been formed for a specific purpose, that of urging upon the present Government (which is understood to be ready to give the matter serious conside ration) the desirability of placing153 words
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Article305 1912-09-09 4 Mr. Borden's tmportant speech on Imperial Unity, last night, says the Glob* of July SBrd had, like most of his utterauces, more stulf in it than most After dinner speeches. Avoiding controversial topics, he commented on the growth of the British Oversea Dominions, not in any boastful sprit,305 words
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Article189 1912-09-09 4 Politics has become a profession, lucrative to many, and the next few years will prove to us whether the lowering of the standard of intelligence, and of the social standing of our legislators, will make or mar the prosperity and progress of the empire. The working189 words
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Article127 1912-09-09 4 £400 With k MotohCah Foundling Berlin, Ang 2nd. A story reading like the beginning of the modern parallel of an eighteenth century romance comes from Kobdenit/, in Thuringia, (lermany. A peasant woman was working in a lonely Held when she heard a motor-car being driven past127 words
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133 1912-09-09 4 Locul doctors are interested in the peculiar case of Josephine Jones, aged In, who is slowly recovering at St. Agues's Hospital, Baltimore, from a lightning stroke. One of the most interesting features of the case," Dr. Pierce Wilson says, "is the fact that for several days133 words
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Article75 1912-09-09 4 La Petite Republique relates that'au oflicer of the Colonial Army brought a letter from the chief of a group of missionaries in the Southern Islands of the Pacific, which winds up as follows "i regret to tell you that our little company can do little against the fanaticism75 words
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Advertisement47 1912-09-09 4 APPOINTMENT J^^^3^S|^» HM THE KING CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. 1 FOR MILK 1 STAND 'WITH SAFETY I MILKMAID BRAND. Ji MILKMAID MILK IS GUAIIANTEED TO CONTAIN ALL THE CREAM BUY THEOBRAND YOU CAN RELY ON.47 words
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Advertisement117 1912-09-09 4 FRESH MILK THE SINGAPORE POULTRY DAIRY FARM SYNDICATE, CHANCERY LANE, i. W Regret they cannot fully supply their customers at present, but hope shortly to be in a position to do so. Please Telephone to the Farm No. 435. MAP OF THE MALAY PENINSULA. 14 ins. by 16 ins. COLOURED117 words
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Advertisement402 1912-09-09 4 A Vitalising Food for Feeble Bodies 'KEPLER' SOLUTION Many a constitution, undermined by lone illness, has been saved from total break-down by the italis n^ stamina-giving powers ol tins delicious It makes W^^^^fonc anJ brain fat, flesh and muscle. It stores up strength, and In.vs the foundation of robust health.402 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous280 1912-09-09 4 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. O. str Macedonia, connecting with the str, Devanha at Colombo due Sept. 7.— Mrs. G. Biugham. Mr. H. J. C. Large. Per P. O. Btr, Nankin, due Sept. 18.— Mr ,t Mrs. W. Small Mrs. Misses Howard. Miss J. Hcndurson, Mr. Mrs. T. Winltekl, Messrs R.280 words
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Article660 1912-09-09 5 NttMonoil or Malay [From Our Own PtrmpmimL) London Aug. 9. The Lolomal Odfea issued the following *t.«iement to all the newspapers this week stud u) case its text may be at all different ton, what may have been published locally, I append it. The Government of660 words
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Article72 1912-09-09 5 The Straits Kcho a f*'\v du\s ago said that the Tenaug Syndicate which has the Perl is tin concession WM "on a good thing Corroborative evidence begins to a -rive. Mr. J. Is. S. Campbell brought down the first consignment of 65 piculs a nice haul.72 words
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Article148 1912-09-09 5 Major B. W. Comyn. R. A., from No. t»3 Co., Ceylon, has been appointed to the Command Of th<» Hongkong Singapore Battalion, EL A., ill plaet of Lieut. Colonel H. f* Kirke, promoted and transferred to Faliuoutli. The Japan* >e Navy, writes Mr. Fred T. Jane in the Tall Mall148 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement1260 1912-09-09 5 \S SMART SUITINGS V/ />• SMART TAILORING FOR I THE SMART SET vy J. GROWTHER SHAW, v I MERCHANT TAILOR, >/ X 30-a, Raffles Place J Auctions AUCTION SALE OF WINES At Powell Co. a Saleroom On Wednesday, 11th Sept., at 11 a. m. 70 Casks comprising Port, Vallmba Wines,1,260 words
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Advertisement211 1912-09-09 5 j IDINE. "1 IT is the only colour wash that will adhere to fresh concrete walls without the use of size. It sets stonehard. IT adheres to cement, concrete, wood, metal and glass. IT is easily prepared and possesses great covering properties. It is supplied in various colours. 1 Sample211 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous833 1912-09-09 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (UNDER 8. R. A. RULEB OF RACING) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday the Bth, Thursday the 10th, and Saturday the 12th October, 1912. I PROGRAMME FIRST DAY. Tuesday, Bth October, 1912. I. THE PAVILION STAKES. 2-30 p.m. Value 8600. A Selling Race. A833 words
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Article, Illustration1075 1912-09-09 6 The Singapore Free Press. Monday Sept. 9, 1912. Her* shall the Pr^«s the People f. right malatala, Unawrd by influence and unbribed by gain; Heie pafiot Trutb h<?i gloriotis precepu draw* PJ niu-d to l'i 'i; i.»'i. Loyalty %nd Law. That endless problem of Europe, itself a group of conflicting1,075 words
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Article1146 1912-09-09 6 During his absence on Friday night thieves broke into Mr. W. Jacks house' on Institution Hill and carried away various articles to the value of S."i4. Mr .James Maclean, of HI, Alleyu park, Dulwich (formerly of the Hongkong and Shanghai Rangking Corporation, of 81, Lombard street, E. C>, who died1,146 words
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Article618 1912-09-09 6 The following is the uport for submission to the genernl nMttiag t<> i»* held La the Board lloom oi' the Ifanfcipfti CotßO ia sioners tomorrow nt 10 r ?n. The Committee beg to Mbail the Annual Keport Balaiu She«>t of the Society for the year ending :11m618 words
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Article77 1912-09-09 6 The Annual Ceueral Meeting of this Society will bt hold in the North Rooa of the Cricket I'hil, at 111 to.norrow Tuesday.) loth September. The BvsiMM of the meeting will be TO receive the report of the Committal tor the year ending Mist August. 1 »1J77 words
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Article100 1912-09-09 6 In aid of those who lost all thoir b*. loiiriiiks in the linking of H. s (ft*,, witch on Sept. 1. Amount nlrPa.ly aoknoxvlod^. a „7 I iWMr.G.W.sunvs ,hoTr,,r,,IV.rMr. .1. Harly Sunner Officers and IT^n,.,, Klm( do Sniguporo ?25 do l'oh Ann »20: .1. H S «>o v100 words
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Article48 1912-09-09 6 A JoUy old person named Gunn. ThP^lf^^ 11^ °ne day in the B«a For Mil UpBet fcho boa^^u K<» m For folly this man takes the ban. He shivered with oold aud was nick frlend rt«hed him out pretty qt.ick Is the physic to which I shall stick.'48 words
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Advertisement167 1912-09-09 6 KELLY WALSH, LIMITED. BOOKS ON GOLF BOOKS onTENNIS The Royal and Ancient Game of Goif QN THE COURT AND OFF n HV Harold H. Hilton Garden G. Smith. .4 mmm „mm Anthony F. Wilding $3-50 Beautifully Illustrated $62-50 SECRETS Of LAWN TENNIS THE ART OF GOLF BY BY Joshua Taylor167 words
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Advertisement51 1912-09-09 6 BILLIARDS. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CUSHION. (AliCock's Patent with Improvements of John Rob rib, Retired World's Champion) ab&olutely THE BEST CUSHION TO DATE FOR ANY CLIMATE. JOHN ROBERTS, 1910. only obtainable from John Roberts, London RKPRESKNTATIVE FOR THE EAST C. N. LUMB Animus.-. P. O. Box 41, Penang. show ROOM Raffles Hotel,51 words
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Article90 1912-09-09 7 REBELS ATTACKING AMERICANS Kkoteb's Service. London. Sent 7fh Washington ZrLTS^Z menthas pointed out to the Melfcan Government the urgent need of x roer can Mexfco wh" AmedCanS iu fielp UrKeDtly a PP«^inB for tebel band had crossed the frontier but *aa repulsed, and a rebel90 words
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Article41 1912-09-09 7 Washington, Sept. 7th. -President Taft nas authorised tlm immediate despatcli of two more regiments of cavalry to the Mexican border. The Treasury has ordered rifles and ammunition to be sent to the Americans at the mining camps in Mexico.41 words
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Article77 1912-09-09 7 A telegram from New London, Connecticut, states that President Tait. addressing the Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, admitted that he would have preferred parts of the Panama Canal Bill to have been omitted. He declared that he was not in favour ot violating any treaty,77 words
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Article227 1912-09-09 7 London, Sept. tith. Sir Edward Grey*! letter to the Newcastle Chamber of Com raerce concerning the Panama Canal tolls, merely stated that he was making repre seutations to the Inited States. The remainder was comment by the Secretary to the Chamber, but the reporter! thought it was a227 words
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BRITISH POLITICS.
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Article95 1912-09-09 7 The Midlothian Election, which it to fake place ou Tuesday < to morrow', is awaited with considerahle interest. Mr. Afcquith has sent a message to Mr. Shaw, the Liberal candidate, pointing out that whih; the Tories and the Socialists only talked, the Liberals had realised the greatest reforms of95 words
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Article71 1912-09-09 7 Thft Trades Inion Congress has adopted •>, 1,093,000 votes to 48,000, a resolution, :e:illirming the Kupport of the independent political action of the Inions, thus tacitly rejecting Syndicalism. The Trades Union Congress has resolved in favour of the nationalization of all land and minerals, mines, railways and Canals.71 words
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Article42 1912-09-09 7 During the night I party of Suffragettes invaded tbe precincts of Dalnioral Castle, evading the police guards, and removed the hole Hags from the golf course, substituting others variously inscribed. They also painted an inscription on a memorial fountain.42 words
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MILITARY FLYING.
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Article75 1912-09-09 7 Rector's Service. London, Sept. 6th.- During the manoeuvres aviators were combatting strong winds. A monoplane wing buckled, the machine turned turtle and fell nearly a thousand feet near Stevenage. Capt. Hamilton of the Worcester and Lt. Stuart of the Artillery were killed. A German lieutenant was75 words
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Article84 1912-09-09 7 London, Sept. 7th.- Account* given by eyewitnesses of the military aviation Vitality at Stevenage state that Capt. Hamilton literally fought for bis life in mid air. The aeroplane swerved aud dived, and then was righted alter a des perate effort. It again swooped downwards when the wings84 words
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Article23 1912-09-09 7 Mr. Cody, the English aviator. h;i=i re ceived an offer from the Australian and f t HUovernmonts to instruct airmen.23 words
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THE KAISER IN SWITZERLAND.
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Article139 1912-09-09 7 London. Sept. Ttb. The (ieuuau Kmperor has arrived at P.erue and has paid a brief oihcial visit to the Swigs President. A Berne message says that the K;user has departed for Germany. His Majesty was previously entertained at a banquet and the most cordial toasts were given139 words
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Article55 1912-09-09 7 Loudon, Sept. Bth. Tue Kai>er. ou his departure from Switzerland, has telegraphed to the President his thanks for his reception. He recalls with particular pleasure tbe days he spent at the man oeuvres, watching and admiring brave troops led by brilliant oflieers. Hi expresses sincere wisbe- for the55 words
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Article99 1912-09-09 7 QUESTION OF A TREATY. HKCTts's Service. A M. Petersburg message, itelei that the Russian Minister sit Peking has presented a note to China intimating that as China has not MMWeted Russian representations concerning i In* revision of the Treaty of St. Petersburg of 1881, RumU regards the99 words
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Article54 1912-09-09 7 London, Sept. <>tb. The situation in tho south west of Yunnau is reported critical. The Chinese troops have revolted and the military (Jovernor has disappeared. A message from Simla says that the situation In South west Yunnan is critical. The Chinese troops have revolted and the military54 words
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Article168 1912-09-09 7 The negotiations preliminary to the transfer of the naval base from Sydney to Auckland are actively in progress, and Admiral Sir (leo. King* Ball who arrived in New Zealand in the flagship Drake, visited Auckland expressly to inspect the the sites for the necessary buildings168 words
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THIS TROUBLED WORLD.
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Article73 1912-09-09 7 Redteb'p Sebvio*. A Paris telegram states that Col. Mangin's columns have started for Marrakesh and are expected to arrive there to morrow. The French had 8 men killed and ,'il wounded in a fight in the Shawia country. Disorders are feared even at Fe/ M and three columns are73 words
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Article54 1912-09-09 7 London, Sept. 7th. The troubles on the Turkey Montenegrin frontier and the war agitation in Bulgaria owing to the Kochana massacre are new followed by a series of affrays on the frontier of Turkey and Greece, culminating in an affair in which the Turkish HMnalftfag were 754 words
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Article164 1912-09-09 7 London Sept. <Hb. Count Ben btold's latest proposals have been considered by Sir Edward (Jrey and have made the most favourable impression. A Vienna telegram says that in view of the critical situation in Macedonia there is much speculation regarding the meet ing, at Bmhlau. of Count Berchtold,164 words
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SPORT.
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Article37 1912-09-09 7 Toronto. Supt. filh. In the iKerseus Cadets Shooting Nova Scotia won the Kings Cup with 147 points: England made 1M British Columbia Itt; and New Zealand 1:51. A Londoner won the Kobe it's gold medal.37 words
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Article30 1912-09-09 7 .London. Sept. 7. The latest St. Leger betting is Lomond <;■ 4. Tracery ♦> 1, Mideu Etlegh 15 2, Hector 10 1. Tagalie 100 7. and CbarmUui 23—1.30 words
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Article66 1912-09-09 7 London, Sept 7. The result of the IViuce Edward Handicap (Manchester, 1,900 sovs, two miles* was. 1 Mr. C. Bower tanay'i B;i!scaddeu 7.2 2 Mr. Singers Papavero 7.8 Mr. W. ciilTs tfynon 6.0 Betting, 7 2 agst BaUaddeu 9— 2 agst i'apavero 8 1 agst Mynora, Wilfrid66 words
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Article26 1912-09-09 7 A telegram from Quebec states that the Canadian Premier. Mr. liorden. has returned from his visit to Kngland and has had an enthusiastic welcome.26 words
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Article29 1912-09-09 7 The increases of Imports were during last month £9. 138,04 7 and of Kxports £7,696,011. The principal increases are in iron, step], cotton, silk, chemicals nnd motorcars.29 words
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Article40 1912-09-09 7 London. Sept. 6. —The ceremony of paying obeisance to the remains of the! hate Emperor of Japan will be celebrated on Sept. l:Hh at the private residence of the Japanese Ambassador. Japanese only will be present. I40 words
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Article31 1912-09-09 7 A San Francisco telegram mentions that an American submarine has descended to a depth of two hundred aud eighty three feet, which is stated to be a record.31 words
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Article34 1912-09-09 7 Bumpus, your old enemy, informs me that he is ready to bury the hatchet. I suppose that will mean a cessation of hostilities Hardly. You see, he wants to bury the hatchet in me."34 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter385 1912-09-09 7 To the Editor. Dear Sir, I am delighted to see tbat some one in this city has public spirit enough to resist the arbitrary action of the Municipal Commissioners in this matter. It appears to me that the old adage about putting the devil ou horseback," is385 words
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Letter252 1912-09-09 7 To mi. Eimtoic, Sir, -When the Bandmann Co do condescend to open a Season in Singapore I should like to give them a hint. On Saturday Aug. :;i having drawn my gaji I decided to take wife to see. Salome." We were the first people to get to252 words
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Article202 1912-09-09 7 Wholesale in rcHnr, Home, tag. 10. Detaili of th.> notnk ■MMON of Christians at Koclmim, in Macedonia, show that the outrages wen I committed on market day when the IOWO was full of visitors. An explosion took place in a ba/.aar and killed 11 persons. A second explosion202 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement9 1912-09-09 7 Tbe next Singapore Assizes commence on Tuesday, Sept. 17th.9 words
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Advertisement162 1912-09-09 7 ROBiNSON'S CASH SALE STEAMER pjjnQ TRAVELLING O AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Every Rug Guaranteed to be full size and weight. Reduced to Ea ch. Robinson Cp THE PIANO-PLAYER THAT FITS INTO A PIANO I STOOL WHEN NOT IN USE. THE LATEST I TRIUMPH OF MECHANICAL SKILL. I I "THE UNIVERSAL'162 words
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Article384 1912-09-09 8 24th July, 1912. The Executive Committee of the Navy "League, at a special meeting held this morning, has given careful consideration to the pronouncement of the First Lord of the Admiralty in the House of Commons on Monday on the introduction of the Supplementary Naval Estimates. The384 words
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Article196 1912-09-09 8 We regret to have to annouuce that Mr. V> Anderson, aged I*. who is the son of <ieneral Anderson, commanding the British forces in South China, was killed while crossing the railway line at fliwilfmiil ]e- -Boulogne ou 11th inst. Together with his Mother and196 words
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55 1912-09-09 8 Weihaiwei. Aug. 81. W kile the tug Atlas was towing a target out for eun practice at Weihaiwei the hawser broker killing two meu and injuring a third, Court of inquiry was held and its finding exonerates from blame the officer who was commanding the55 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement88 1912-09-09 8 Apartments BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Privately, Daily or Monthh terms. Near Town. Apply "TENNIS co Free Press." nt 5 19.9 Y. Ml. C. A. HOUSE. Iwj lootug will be available from the 15th wifcb or without board. Apply THE GENERAL SECRETARY. Bept 5 15.9 BOARD RESIDENCE OXLEY HOUSE, OXLEY ROAD. One88 words
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Advertisement544 1912-09-09 8 To let TO LET Nicely Furnished Booms with or without l>oard. Good locality Near Town. Apply to 8. A. c/o Free Press." Aug 30 uc OFFICE TO LET A light, airy office. Rent very moderate. Apply GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, 3, Malacca Str. Aug 14 uc OFFICE TO LET 41 Gresliam544 words
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Advertisement533 1912-09-09 8 snipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd FOR Penang, Madras and Negapatam The Company's Steamer "TARA" 8,,')-22 tons, G. M. Symmers, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, the 12th instant, at 5 p. m. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. Terms and533 words
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Advertisement582 1912-09-09 8 Shippmg Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Oampf schiff-f ahrts Ges, "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. The steamers of these companies 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 Bremei582 words
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Advertisement685 1912-09-09 8 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutsctaer Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers o» this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sonthamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau Nagasaki and685 words
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Advertisement590 1912-09-09 8 Shipping P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or aboaft MAIL LINES. 1912 Homeward (for Europe). From Singapore, connecting590 words
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Advertisement656 1912-09-09 9 —^JliP p UlI (Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. The New Rome Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franto all points in the United States, Canada j eratm Mexico and Europe. H TIME TABLE FROM HONGKONG. iIHS £F^~ aasr»PPon u l U i«« t656 words
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Advertisement660 1912-09-09 9 Shipping Pacific Mail S.S. Co! U S MAIL LINE VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN 1 AND HONOLULU Semi-Tropical Route Only line taking the warm SOUTHERN ROUTE across the Pacific via HONOLULU, OAHU, on the most fertile and beautiful island of the Pacific. Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and660 words
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Advertisement541 1912-09-09 9 I Banks THE BANK OF TAIWAN, Ltd. Incorporated by SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed M 0,000,000 Capital Paid Up Y 6,250,000 Reserve Funds Y 3,100,000 HEAD OFFICE TAIPEH, FORMOSA, (Taiwan). BRANCHEB AND AGENCIES: Amoy Keelung Osaka Tamsui Bombay Kobe Shanghai Tokyo Canton Kagi Swatow Yokohama Calcutta London Taichu Etc., etc.541 words
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Advertisement826 1912-09-09 9 Insurance THE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, No. 3, Malacca Street, Singapore. TRANSACTS INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, viz: Life, Accident, Motor-car, Fire and Marine, etc. Only tJte best Companies represented. Phone 473. A. HEIRUTH, MANAGER A ug 8 B n Royal Insurance Go, Ld Fire Life Total Funds exceed £18,000,000 THE LARGEST826 words
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Advertisement267 1912-09-09 10 |FAR EAST OXYGEN ACETYLENE I COMPANY, LTD., I (SINGAPORE BRANCH.) MARINE BOILER REPAIRS BY AUTOGENOUS^ WELDING Repairs of Furnace Cracks. Repairs of Leaky Tube Plates. Repairs of Pitting Corrosion. Repairs of Riveted Flanges. Repairs of Com bust:onChamber Repairs of Steamer Hulls. Repairs of Stern Posts. IC f^ LLVI ■,>., MOINE267 words
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Advertisement446 1912-09-09 10 Market Price List, Singapore, Sep. sth, 191*2. Beans, Long per catty 05 do. French do 09 Beef per lb. 16 j Beef Steak do. 18 Bean Sprouts per catty 2$ Bamboo Sprouts do. Blachan do. 13 Brinjals do. 07 Cabbage, Batavia do. 24 do. China do. nil do. Salted do.446 words
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Advertisement366 1912-09-09 10 THE DEAF CAN HEAR. j&tA^^ If y° u are deaf to HA| hard of hearing, do not Jlk P fail to send your name tS rakfl address to-day and get our Stolz Electroclk/^y^ phone on 15 DAYS' Trf H ME TRIAL. I X. It is truly a wonderfu little instrument366 words
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Advertisement228 1912-09-09 10 4 COOL REFRESHING DRINK FOR HOT WEATHER IS STONES LIME JUICE CORDIAL If you have not already tried it, do so without further loss of time, and you will in future use no other. It can be obtained retail of the following dealers M. Pakirmaiden Co. Ban Siang Co. Guan228 words
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Article1171 1912-09-09 11 wap. low.. Paid. Labt Di buybbs. Smlmcbb. «5.000 2s 2g Allagar g% I 0 <t 71 'M 5 2s A^o-Malay 13? mt 16 7* l? lO* 50,000 28 2s Batang Malaka 2 8 3 0 iS'ftS 55H% 25% £3 18 9 £4 6 0 30.000 1 1 Bukit Lintang1,171 words
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Article67 1912-09-09 11 (CORBBCTVD UP TO Sept. 7.) Bank 4 m/s 2 -4 982. demand 2-4 1-16 Private credits 8 m's 2-4 15.82 h credits 6m 2-4^ France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand is%\ India, T. T. m Hongkong, demand 13|° O Yokohama, demand ius Java, demand uq\ Bangkok, demand 64f Sovereigns,67 words
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Article130 1912-09-09 11 Sept. 7. Tin buyers $107.87$ Gambler 9 40 Oambier Cube No. 1 14 oe Oambier Cube Xo. 2 nonv Pepper Black ordin. S pore 20.05 Pepper, (White fair) 84.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ib.) nom Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom Mace (Banda) Uj Cloves (A^nboina) nom Bali Coflfee130 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement149 1912-09-09 11 THE WONDERFUL PETROIITE Safety Lamp Is now superseding all kinds of old-fashioned Oil Lamps at home and abroad. Ho Danger, No Free Oil, No Smoke, No Smell, No Discolouration of Ceilings Furniture. Goes out if upset, Prevents loss through theft of oil. Reduces lighting expenses to a minimum. I COSTS149 words
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Advertisement85 1912-09-09 11 De KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Agents at Singapore, The Shipsagency, Ltd, 2-3, Collyer Quay The andermont'oned dates of departure are only approximate. V. DEN Bomn Muntok, Djeboes, Blinjoe Soengei-Liat Pangkal-Pinang Koba Tardjong Laboe, Tobali and Batavia ep u OOBM Billiton, Batavia Sep 11 Japara85 words
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Advertisement10 1912-09-09 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Care.10 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous695 1912-09-09 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Whe. Steamers Nut. Tonnage Master From Consignees For Aska Brit 148 Redfearn C'cutta. 2-7 xa tn tChiengmai Ger 1080 Oldsen B'kok 81 8 lh u Edendale Brit 624 Dunlop S'rang 9 H^Moh" gk k Q 10 Galovale Bi it 2441695 words
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Miscellaneous258 1912-09-09 11 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are trausmitttd by courtesy of the E. K. Tel. Co. and contain the observations made at Hongkoug (HK.i Observatory, and at Manila Observatory (MN,> The data are date and hour of despatch tl.o Barometer reruling (inches in UK., Mi!'\ metres in MM.): Direction of Wind258 words
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Article1373 1912-09-09 12 ST. HELKNA. The animal general meeting of the St. Helena Rubber Co. Ltd. was held at the registered offices Commercial I'nion Buildiugs on Saturday morning, Mr. A. D. Allan presiding. The minutes having been confirmed, the Chairman in moving the adoption of the report and balance1,373 words
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Article157 1912-09-09 12 A I rinding* planter, who is ou bhort business visit to Ipob. tells us that locusts have made their appearance in the Diudings in considerable number thou sands was the expression he used. Oar planting friend, however, declares that the locusts have done little, if aDy.157 words
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Article73 1912-09-09 12 Agents McAlibter and Co. Allagar M 00( Inch Kenneth: 21,020; n,os. 57,6*6 against 46,100. (ilenshiels 16,120 8 m os. 99. t\HH against 45.H9;;. Kajaug: 2.520 mos. 15,1 >o against 7,77 It Malaka Pinda H.M97 Agents Guthrie and Co. Heawood rubber 2 780 Heawood tin »180 pkls.73 words
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Article17 1912-09-09 12 Sheet No. 1 5238.7 r, Slieet No. $232.50: Scrap crepe 9201.20 Bark crepe *1K3.r,0.17 words
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Article151 1912-09-09 12 The September monthly medal was played on Sept. 7 and 8 and resulted in a win for Mr. R. D. Acton, who returned the excellent net score of 74. The Ball sweep on the 7th was won by Capt. Townley and on the Bth by Mr. Bircham.151 words
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Article201 1912-09-09 12 Championship. Capt. H. (i. Pinches beat H. H. Wilson, 6—3, 6-4. D. V. Perkins beat J. M. Soeters, 6 2, 7—5. CM. Howe beat F.W. Lyall, 6 2, 6 B. B. Class Singles. H. Elphick scr. v R. C. Stout owe 15, postponed. R. E. H. Oliver scr.201 words
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Article221 1912-09-09 12 Championship. I>. Y. Perkins v J. M. Soeters. B. Class BntOfil Haniucai-. H. Klphick scr. v R. C. Stout owe IS. Teale, 2 v Lt. H. A. Thewles scr. A. Jenkins owe 16 v Marsh scr. Rev. P. <i. Swindell owe v Kemp. 1. Dr. K. A. Klder221 words
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Article309 1912-09-09 12 Following is a complete list of entries up to Wednesday, Sept. 4th. HALf Milk. K. C. Crossland, I". B. Kens. U. (i. Pash. It I). Buckley. L. Gorris and K. Brown. 100 Yabos. H. 0. Crosslaud, K. B. Iveus. K. G. Push, L <JorrK !>. M. Barry.309 words
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Article214 1912-09-09 12 The "Fook Sang," Capt. Mitchell, brought down from Hongkong 1,10" coolies, the bulk for Singapore. The Ist iia with a cargo of salt came in from Port Said on Saturday, bound for i Kobe. I The B. I. steamer Tara arrived from j Madras Coast ports early on214 words
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Article249 1912-09-09 12 Play tor the Spoouer uud k.O. R. Cups takes play today, Wednesday and Friday. :md the Sehmgor Team came down yest< r day; bdaglßg ten ponies with them. The teams entering are Selangor Polo Club, a Garrison Team, The Buffs, and a Civilian Team, the members being as follows249 words
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Article214 1912-09-09 12 SATURDAY 'S CRICKET A team of the S.C.C. played one from ihv 5.11.C. on Saturday, the latter, one man short, bring defeated. Scores. s. I{. C. B. (ialietau c Scharenguivel b Rooko 0 T. Davidson C and b Chamberlain 16 O. James c Rookr b Chamberlain :>6 S. H. Maclntyrp214 words
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Article34 1912-09-09 12 Mills Tkophy Shoot. The following are the scores made by the above Club, for August, on Monday afternoon Mr*. Valpy 29 Lawrence Kees 25 Brown 2 4 Armstrong 23 Hodges 215 Total 16134 words
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Advertisement219 1912-09-09 12 i Scotch Grouse and Partridges, Pheasants (shangM Snipe. Singapore Cold Storage Co.,_Ltd. 1111 CC Vdl llCd i M i^^nm m i f J MADE i I ENGLAND I N^L Co BY ™£m/Hm co., ud KATZ BROS., Ltd WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW Co. TRADE i jf J£L~ MARK REPUTATION INVOLVES OBLIGATION and the219 words
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Miscellaneous62 1912-09-09 12 PASSENGERS. Per Perak Capt Golder. Mr P. E. Lewis. Per Bourbon: Mr Mrs Drapeau, Messrs Gauzerla. Bladeford, Cameade, Ladval. Per Tara Messrs Blake, Barling, Alosius Ohaire. Silvan, J. R. Mitchell. Per Van Overstraten Mrs Myles, husband, and baby. Per Sea Belle Mr Justice Innes, Messrs Burn Murdock. Haynes, and A.62 words
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