The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 December 1913
1913-12-27
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Title Section15 1913-12-27 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE SATURDAY DECEMBER 27 1913. NO. SOU-15 words
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Article134 1913-12-27 1 British Consular Courts are to he estab lished iu Abyssinia Page 9. A Christmas letter to members of the Cabinet appears on page 16. Selangor scored easy victories over Singapore at Rugby and hockey Page I. The death of a schoolboy has endowed London hospitals with a134 words
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Article1687 1913-12-27 1 The panther is none the less admi a beast because as a species he d exist. If you took au Indian sport sum i Regent's Park and asked him to show you a panther be would probably s« l< ct the large male of the pair of leopards which1,687 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement643 1913-12-27 1 LAST TWO MGHTS*- *S TO-NIOHT AND MONDAY, Dec. 29. lE(cra NOW SHOWING n 1 |w nl ITALA MULTI REEL SPECIAL FILM. The Cim,. Picture-Play Masterp;. J[ \Q V/VlvVll S J C^Hf Vl IN 6 PARTS Xt^ P] TLEI) It is a hig winner that will eclipse even TIGRIS and FATHER,643 words
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Advertisement73 1913-12-27 1 A GOOD GRAMOPHONE IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED ESPECIALLY AT XMAS TIME. GET ONE NOW it will add much to your enjoyment ..mmm! wm wwwa wmaamwaaww* S. MOUTRIE (ft Co., Ld. Distributors for His Masters Voice Gramophones and Records. W. J. GARCIA 219, Orchard Road Pianos bought, sold or exchangee; Good prices73 words
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Advertisement258 1913-12-27 1 THE FIRST TWO-REEL ENGLISH FILM EVER SHOWN An excellent production, quite above the ordinary, and one that will find universal favour, entitled PAYING THE PENALTY BY THE HEI'WORTH FILM CO., OF LONDON. Infolding a simple, unvarnished tale in moving pictures and containing a plot as comprehensive as it is concise.258 words
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Advertisement163 1913-12-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Notices hy Harbour Board re closing of roads Page 2. Little and Company now deliver within a seven mile radius by motor Page h. Shipping Bucknall line Kasaipa for Manila; Suisang for the north. Fooksang for Penang and Calcutta, Kdavaua for Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta, Teesta for Penang,163 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous132 1913-12-27 1 THE WEEK Saturday 27th. High Water— 9-23 a.m., 11-18 New Moon. Lodge Zetland Installation. Harmston's Circus Opens. Penang vs S'pore Swimminig Club, at Penang S.G.C. Christmas corn peti. ion <. Sunday 28th. Hlfjh Water— lo-7 a.m. Ist Sunday after Chrstmas. Innocent's Day. S.G.C. Christmas competition^. Monday 29th. High Water— o-1132 words
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Article69 1913-12-27 2 Stranue Discovery After Irish Land Division Meetino. In connection with the proclamation of a public meeting at Rathcore, Co. Meath. ailed by the local people to force a subdivision of a ranch of 350 acres, the police, »fter dispersing the gathering, were astounded to find six graves69 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement417 1913-12-27 2 ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. CHRISTMASTIDE SERVICES 1913. Saturday, Dec. 27th. S. John, A.E. 7-30 am. Huly Communion. 1 am. Matins. 7 pm. Evensong. Ist Sunday after Christmas, Dec. 28th, Holy Innocents. 7 am. Holy Communion. (Plain.) 7 ram. Ho'v Cou mun on. (Choral.) 9-15 am. Mai ins aud Litany. 4 i417 words
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Advertisement432 1913-12-27 2 YOU ARE SURE TO WANT A Pj ANQ FO R XMAS Don't be disappointed by waiting untlj our stock is exhausted by the usual Xmas Rush BUT SECURE ONE NOW WHILI WE HA YE PLENTY. WRI I OR CALL AT ONCE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd WAYANG INGHE PUTEH THK KAM432 words
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Advertisement744 1913-12-27 2 Notices THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. Notice re closing of Roads. NOTICE is hereby given that all toads paths and unenclosed land, the property of the Singapore Hai-tour Board, in tbe Tanjong i Pagar District, will be c osed to the Public on j J Thursday, Ist January, 1914, frm 6744 words
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Advertisement952 1913-12-27 2 Want eil I ESTATE ENGINEER Wanted for an Est ite iu European or Eurasian Engine knowledge of WWCO. I machmes. Will *< ha\ struction of work, and m field work in case of need. Applv to B. R A efw Wwwa I IMS WANTEO BY THE SINGAPORE SPORTMG 1 1)952 words
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Article218 1913-12-27 3 Head Quabtebs, 59 Buckivohab Gate, '.iTLh Novemher. 1918. Sir, An Old Comrades' Association is heing formed iu connection with The London Scottish. It is believed that such an Association while aiding to preserve the esprit de corps and traditions of the Battalion will materially contribute to the218 words
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Article212 1913-12-27 3 The Lookout Man/' In F.urplay has this pessimistic paragraph Lord Cromer is a great man and one ofthe most able administrators that even this Kmpire with its wealth of experience has ever produced. In an article of his, which I have recently read, dealing with some of212 words
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Article189 1913-12-27 3 He e is a curious example of how the telegraph has reduced the size of the earth, says the Manchester Guardian." Not long ago a woman on Valentia Island was taken suddenly ill. The island lies ten miles off the west coast of Ireland, and is peopled189 words
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Article147 1913-12-27 3 Patk of Opening Ceremony Settled The date of the opening ceremony of the Indo Ceylon Railway connection, which was originally fixed for January, has now been put off until February 24th. No Otficial arrangements have yet been made, but it is anticipated the Indian end and the Ceylon147 words
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Article52 1913-12-27 3 A knock about Petrol Truck to carry a ton and to run up to eighteen miles per hour having 30 to 86 B.H.P. Engines has baen introduced by The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore, for general Estate and delivery work. Price *3,000 (chassis.) Total loaded weight under Government52 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement347 1913-12-27 3 I ENJOY GOOD BEALTH IND j SPUUTS BI DRINKING WOLFE'S Aromtti; v^am SCHNAPPS It is not only ti. M obtua.d. I 'I I G. F. KELLNER Co., i^g«Ls A. SCOTT Co., 1 S\ m\ t r? **mt.'~mmc*m ii >*m_;h_* Wawaooom7 The Triumph of o_i BLANCHARD Patent HIGH POWER INVERTED Paramn347 words
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Advertisement338 1913-12-27 3 WORLD __^^\T\~^ RENOWNID BRAND "%Ji/_JIgUiJ STUHR. I GENUINE CAVIARE, I j I ANCHOVIES IN BRINE I (Salted Sar dels). In Tin* and Glasses. Sld by a!! liigh-Cljss Providian Dsaltri. |c.F. STUHR CO., HAMBURG I .nzlich h xport Ag nt w. uov3aae\ loaoow, e.c. M i /^ffi/\ Pearlv Teeth t] Xr^vJ^^v338 words
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Advertisement360 1913-12-27 3 M*k 9 V^V7//^Z' fc x 0 v \^€/t/ CX^-^^v*^ ■■'Cy, li 'i XJ 'j^. i Wm %M I oaxJ? fru/ hLaUn /\M M K/ J- 'l* _ti__Tki^rr% k New Health and Nerve Power. Make the at* >ve I id k< p it. k Sariatogren restored >nce mon I ull vigrour,"360 words
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Article558 1913-12-27 4 -Maurice Maeterlinck concludes his Life After Death articles in tbe "Fortnightly Review" for October. He deals with com munication with the dead, cross corres pondence, and reincarnation. Wi h regard to the first he says I have no prejudices— what were the use of having any, in558 words
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Article449 1913-12-27 4 The following note on some native burial customs iu Rimnang district, Sarawak, are given by the District Officer in the Sarawak Gazette The Tabuns at Kuala Medamit and the Muruts at Long Datoh Kail deserted their long houses owiug veral deaths having occurred amongst I and they are449 words
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Advertisement155 1913-12-27 4 Continental Tyres. BEST CHEAPEST HAVE YOU RECEIVED OUR Reduced Prices IF NOT APPLY TO THE CONTINENTAL TVRE RUBBER Co., Ltd 17, COLLYER QUAY. Ti lephone 290. Telegram CDNTINESTA. ABRAMS' MOTOR HIRING TRANSPORT Co. ORCHARD ROAD. REDUCTION IN RATES FROM Ist JANUARY, 1914 Single Passenger Car .2.00 Per Hour. Four Passenger155 words
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Advertisement379 1913-12-27 4 If**""* rs Another of C. B/s Delicacies —^HB^E I C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES l UNEXCELLED. 1 f^|; Jmmmmm\%%%.m Crosse Blackwell guarantee EEJ n W be,r otber ,ab,e Ii^SSS produced under ideal conditions ot cleanliness. P **~L_r__^*« •*^wJJif y J* AGENTS FOR LEA PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE W _««Brv- M A Good379 words
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495 1913-12-27 5 Hecently there was reported the case of u cyclist who, in falling from his roachiue, Cdtly injured his knee, and who, in consequence, died a few days later from lock-jaw. One reads of such occurrences not infrequently, and strange and inexplic able they appear495 words
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Article597 1913-12-27 5 Per P <fc O str Morea, connecting with the str Egypt at Colombo due Dec 26.— R. E. Oliver, Miss J.M. Watt, A. L. Ellis K. Fraser, O.W. Wight, A.T. Bryant. Mr Mrs F.E. Allen. Hon. T. S. Smith, W. L. Leona d, A. Burgess, W. H. Martin,597 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement420 1913-12-27 5 Mm^r rmm A^ J r .........M----I BEFORE YOU INVEST THAT $2,000 SEE THE $1,950 STUDEBAKER "25" Have you ever asked yourself what more you could want in a Motor Car than the $1,950 Studebaker gives you To find the equal of the 25 in design and performance you must go420 words
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Advertisement242 1913-12-27 5 HEINZ BAKED BEANS^^ M They possess a delicious appe- 3k m tizing flavor. M As a substitute for meat they m supply every needed element. M <^s§^^3^§l 1 hey are most economical. r^^-^J HEINZ American Pure Foods I ateMm^h > 10ds Saoces Rc shps Condiments m Tj |3)|M7r^V ou s!lou242 words
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431 1913-12-27 6 Sore throat is so common that everyone must necessarily be interested in learning how to cure it with rapidity and prevent it with certainty. This is the more nf cessary seeing that serious diseases like tonsilitis and diphtheria, measles and scarlet fever often even consumption,431 words
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Article1326 1913-12-27 6 The first total where ylv en represents figures t)r 1912, the last column represents output foi rilendar year to date in all cases. Year 1912. Nov. 1913. Ulagar 93,500 16,350 143,450 Alma 9,600 72,833 Alor Gajah 47,871 9,600 86,055 Alor Pongsu 80,830 8,020 92.692 Anglo Johore 47,1931,326 words
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Article116 1913-12-27 6 Xe»r 1912. Bel at 410 Mt Bruang 4 51 4 4' Bruseb 9.415 115 Cbenderiang vj6 Dungun (Wolfram 264 Gopeng Consol Heawood 4.486 243 Kamuning Kanaboi -06 '201 Kiuta 3.330 Kiuta Association 5.042 Kledang 1.274 241 Krainat Pulai 6.114 Kampar Lahat 01 224 Malayan Tin 375 Menglembu Lode116 words
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Article36 1913-12-27 6 Beaufort 51,816 9)N British Borneo 101,170 17, lit 1 Laugkon 9)19,553 6~ Melalap 10'49.972 95.1"Memhakut 7)1 1 Sapong 103,900 15,100 II SekouR 82,887 9,005 10* South East 8,116 51 Tenom 81,075 20.500 171.71036 words
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Advertisement218 1913-12-27 6 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Exterminators. (The Universal,) For fumigating with Patent "Universal"; Powder. Arsenite Of Soda. (For killing weeds.) and Locusts. Calculating and Adding Machines. (The Brnnsviga and Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Borneo," and Buffalo brandsFresh stocks monthly. Cigarettes. (De Reszke). Ca |dbeck Macgregor Co. Cigarettes. Weinberg). I So,e D,stribu,ors218 words
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Advertisement634 1913-12-27 6 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press is a Morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an early I hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Casb i price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered at their j private residences, (or634 words
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Advertisement24 1913-12-27 6 JULIANA-CLINIC. AT SOEKABOEMI (JAVA) Fine mountain air Climate. Principally foi Surgery, Obstetric?, Gynaecology and Urology Managing- Physician J. H. van BLOMMESTEIN. HI w 3-324 words
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Advertisement387 1913-12-27 7 BUSINESS MEN'S ALARM. .portant raa "«*«to agn.^t 1 V > by 1 hi the outlook a8 foi ""car, tou* as business men tbat •be Home, ilMlu in the I with the following T h« progress of so.ml reform, will be checked from reUnd "lit will be granted only on more387 words
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Advertisement542 1913-12-27 7 To Let TO BE LET. ftaatehed Hal near lows; suitable for I oachelor. iuiui. Us rmitarc oaa oe taken over at a valuation. Apply to POWELL ft Co., Auction MEDAN, DELI OFFICES SHOWROOMS TO LET A number of rool, commodious, and well situated offices, shops, etc in thc new premise-.542 words
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Advertisement486 1913-12-27 7 if ■■■■■iiiimi ii i mbhoqc ocb SIEMENS' WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams: SIEMENS, Singapore. Telephone No. 647. hmmmmmi^mmmmmwi^mmmmmmmmi^mmmm^^mmmmmmMmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmtm The Maximum ><£: J%^. Amount of j?±cLIGHT Sfe\ ,4MKwMUIf< m?M%^ OBTAINED ONLY BY USING HOLOPHANE REFLECTORS AND WOTAN ■■■L DRAWN WIRE TUNGSTEN Jr LAMPS A I WITH THE V COST OP CURRENT SIEMENS486 words
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Advertisement539 1913-12-27 7 AuCttMS AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT WAX POLISHED TEM HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 4c. The propei ty of Major A. K. J. Dewar At The Chief Police Officer s Bungalow. Pearls Hill ON SATURDAY, 3rd JANUARY, AT 2.30 P.M. aSL^^T^lJSf^ v Hi*eam»MiiM ram mm ««ta** I ninnZ Qn /t stan dard aud <*■»».539 words
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Article46 1913-12-27 8 Lykord—Koch.— At the Gospel Hall, Bluff Road, Kuala Lumpor, hy Rev. K. A. Tipson. on 22nd inst Herbert P. Lyford, youngest son of the late William E Lyford, of Shrewsbury. Shropshire, to Ebmk Grace, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Koch, of Port Swettenham.46 words
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Obituary17 1913-12-27 8 Key i At Ku Ua Lumpur, on the '24th inst., John Thomas Kkvt, aged 6i years.17 words
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Article, Illustration1493 1913-12-27 8 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Dec. 27, 1913. Here shall the Press the People s right malatata, Unawed by influence ar.d unbribed by gain J Here patriot Truth her glorious precepti draw. Pbriaad te Religion. Loyalty and La*. It is at this season, when the year closes and a new1,493 words
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Article672 1913-12-27 8 Tbe verse which was appended to out Christmas Wish is only half tbe This is the whole as written by J. K. Sterry Around the groaning. Christinas board (Which never tquals expectations) Where old and young are in acoord (I hate the most of my relations) I vi-w the turkey672 words
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Article47 1913-12-27 8 The Fire Brig night, and promptly turned on', n, ei Sept. Wilsee). fcpt the oaten tktnaoich they were summoned was of mm b moment that it wa- out in I arrival, lt was in a godown. m which vegetables were Road, m -tation.47 words
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Article42 1913-12-27 8 Tonight t. r popular ihon again open Kte ioors to Singapore. It comes h elties on its bill and a gen. certain trading la!_ The tent is new and effort i> made for the comfort and tuent ot the audience.42 words
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Article296 1913-12-27 8 A I EG EKD 0 1 S I N( i A Mr Ferrers, in bis pamphb Banishment K outm Mr Keir Hardie vid Hon- P l pore, "tl petition between the tid< d I'i ivate g have the honour of fetching tfa slippers which ev< ings could296 words
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Article219 1913-12-27 8 Commander < A. RadclifT. Uaster Attendant, arrived in Penang by th« on his usual inspection du: The Ipoh morning pat twenty bed Malay Ward -to be erected at Parit Buntar. The following Indo Colonic w been sanctioned The Mfe from Lahore to Colombo and Sikhs from Luckuow to Tientsin. I.219 words
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Advertisement194 1913-12-27 8 WINES AND SPIRITS FOR ALL 6WBSIHS Ai»D NEW >EAR FESTIVITIES. SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED. per 1 doz. Quarts VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE, at 5500 per 2 doz Plnts Manzanilla Sherry, White Seal. at -12.00 per dozen. Vintng- Style Port, White Seal, at -12.00 per dozen. s -22.00 per 1 doz. Quarts Ch. LAFITE194 words
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Article155 1913-12-27 9 NEW ERA OF U.S. COMMERCE. The Panama Tolls. [Hy Submarine Cable]. tKSrart Skkvicb. leal Wilson' "•reuey R.,1 amidst enPPlanse, said that the construe mama of the tonner*. would knew how to serve the "was a great piece of .ration lor the achievements of Wri- 1 commerce and industry155 words
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Article93 1913-12-27 9 I Rebels have recaptured Torreou after h.avv fighting iu \e thousand men were engaged killed. Tukio. Dec. peeial to thank Japan for narticif the Mexican centenary. I enthusiastic welcome at Tokio. Ie to accept a public reception honour from tbe Japanese people. There is a mass93 words
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Article63 1913-12-27 9 Pa uliaux has announced that the Budget Committee in tends to issue a redeemable loan to cover lOrdinary military and naval expenditure exceeding thirty six million sterling. The Government will authorise the issue in Paris of the Servian and Russian loans promised by their predecessors and it is63 words
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Article55 1913-12-27 9 Dec. 25. The Gazette pubtea an order in Council dated Decern! 19 proclaiming the establishment of Britien r courts in Abyssinia with civil and inal jurisdiction. The criminal jurisdiction will be exercised in conformity with the law of British India. British re:ts in Abyssinia will be55 words
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Article210 1913-12-27 9 Will be presented in the Victoria Thea :re on Saturday next, and by tbe booking a big crowd is anticipated. Those desir>f enjoying a real good evenings fun Met eldom offered, had better book their seats at once. Amongst Freears interesting experiences was a Boxer placard placed beside210 words
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Article45 1913-12-27 9 This show ia putting nn a novelty in the Bhape of the first two reel English film ever shown here. It is by the Hapworth Company of London and is well acted and full of incident. It is by a -tron^ general programme.45 words
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Article20 1913-12-27 9 Urity has recently been achieved in pathetic little Ok. Wam These Days Can Nellie Hide ji cl ition Mark (S.E.)20 words
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Article194 1913-12-27 9 THE CRIMINAL FOOL. Causes Eighty Deaths. f I'.v Submarine Cable]. Kedteh's Service. London, December 25.— At Calumet, Michigan, eighty people, mostly children, J have been killed by a panic due to a false alarm -of fire at a Christraas tree celebration in aid of the striking194 words
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Article51 1913-12-27 9 Amsterdam, Dec. 26. Five persons have been killed and twelve injuied iu a train derailment near Groeningen. The son of Premier Van der Linden was amongst the killed. London, Dec. 26. Fight people have been killed and injured through an explosion at li reworks factory at Torre Anuunziata,51 words
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Article87 1913-12-27 9 London, Dec. 25. A Harrow schoolboy, Geoffrey Ansell, aged seventeen years, has just died as a result of injuries re ceived whilst tobogganing on the Cresta run two years ago. Under his father's will £'250,000 out of an estate of £300.000 which Geoffrey inherited if he attained87 words
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Article38 1913-12-27 9 Durban Dec. 22.— The Government has rejected Mr Gandhi's demands for the ad dition of representatives of Indian interests to tbe Natal Commission and the release of all passive resisters who have been imprisned.38 words
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Article31 1913-12-27 9 Berlin Dec. 25. The semi official Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung says that corrective measures may be necessary for Herr Jagow in consequence of bis letter regarding the Foerstner case.31 words
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Article34 1913-12-27 9 St. Petersburg Dec. 26 The Minister of Commerce has submitted to the Duma a bill permitting all consumers of foreign petroleum to import it into Russia free of di>ty.34 words
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Article211 1913-12-27 9 Lyford Koch Bluff Road Gospel Hall, Kuala Lumpur, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Monday afternoon, when Mr Herbert Ly ford, of the Agricultural Department, was united in matrimony to Esme Grace, only daughter of Mr aud Mrs G. Koch, of Port Swettenham. The bride,211 words
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Article38 1913-12-27 9 The following Carols will be sung at Evensong on Sunday Christ was born, See amid tbe winter stiow, on Christmas Morn, Christ was born of Mary free, The Shepherds, He has come, an Infant Stranger.''38 words
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Article13 1913-12-27 9 There are fifty five entries for theTollyganj Amateur Golf Championship in X'mas week.13 words
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Article472 1913-12-27 9 The fourth annual report of the directors of the ahove Company, for the year ended October 81, states The net profit, after charging the direc tors' fees for the yeai und a portion of preliminary expenses, amounted to 163,979.18, to which has to be added balance brought472 words
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Article126 1913-12-27 9 The estimates of the above State for the forthcoming year allow for a revenue of 11,691,781 and expenditure of 50, 479, 634. In the revenue estimates compared with last year there is very little alteration. Federal receipts are expected to increase and interest also, but the majority126 words
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Article91 1913-12-27 9 A remarkable film is being shown during the next day or two at the above Hall entitled the (Queen's Jewel. It is an Itala film very finely staged and dealing with romantic and thrilling situations. Duriog the ten years Mr Harima has been cater ing for public entertainiuent91 words
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Article224 1913-12-27 9 Elephants are said to make use of a 1 great vaiiety of sounds in communicating with each other aud in expressing their wauts and feelings. Some appear to be i uttered by the trunk, others by the throat. The conjunctures in which either means of expression is224 words
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Article254 1913-12-27 9 Presentation op Prizes There was an attendance of considerably more than sixty members at the special tiffin at the Swimming Club on i Christmas Day. In the absence of the President, Mr W. Makepeace, the Captain of the ciub, Mr E. H. Gordon presided over very254 words
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Article161 1913-12-27 9 Selangor Defeat Singapore The Christmas Day encounter between the Selangor and Singapore Rugby fifteens attracted a good sized crowd to the Kuala Lumpor padang. The ground was hard and fast, and the result was a speedy and hotly contested game, in which the home team proved victorious, though the161 words
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Article61 1913-12-27 9 Selangor vs Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Selangor ran away with their opponents at hockey and were superior both in speed and play. They scored four to nil in the first half, and a quarter of an hour from the end, when our correspondent's wire left, they61 words
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Article228 1913-12-27 9 The billiard room wnich has been installed at the Sea View Hotel, Penang. which is now under Mr J. L. Schwartz's proprietorship, was formally opened on Tuesday. A large number of persons attended, and the handsome billiard room and general appointments of the hotel were greatly228 words
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Article90 1913-12-27 9 One of the best of Sir Robert Ball's stories is tbe following Lecturing on the suu s heat, he remarked that in the course of seventy million years it would be exhausted, and then our earth would become a dead planet. A man rose iu great agitation. "Excuse me," he90 words
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Advertisement200 1913-12-27 9 ROBINSON Co. o^^^m mm ■OrSS^W/^r^ '^^_s. >^t ~iy Our Special Watch Pocket Camera with Aldis Uno Anastigmat lens complete in Leather Case. ROBINSON Co. srettes of the finest quality at a moderate price A \YIhJ?REB" y^k/^ CIGARETTES. 50 In Patent vacuum tins ensur. 5Q .yj^/^^ ing their perfect condition in200 words
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Advertisement400 1913-12-27 10 Shipping INDO-CHINA BTEAM NAVIGATION Co, Ltd DiRECT SKUYIC£ TO Japan via Hongkong Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao. Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin. Newchwang. Yangtsze Port.s. Formosa, Ihe Philippines, <!tc., Aav, STEAMERS. Tons Commander Kutsang 4,893 R. C. D.400 words
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Advertisement496 1913-12-27 10 Shipping INDOCHINA S. N. CO., Ltd FOP. HONGKONG AND JAPAN. Tut Company's Steamkk BUIBANG Captain Simpson, is due here <>n Monday, the 29th instant, and will be despatched for the above pocti on Tuesday, the 30th inst. at 3 p.m. For freight and passage apply to BOUBTEAD Co., Agents. 27-1-2496 words
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Advertisement667 1913-12-27 10 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with667 words
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Advertisement629 1913-12-27 10 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES HAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Cordillere Jan 4 Polynesien Jan 5 Magellan Jan 18 Paul Lecat Jan 19 Nera Feb 1 Dumbea Feb 2 Atlantique Feb 15 Cordillere Feb 16 Chili Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 Amazone629 words
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Advertisement728 1913-12-27 10 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremeo IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) j Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki728 words
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Advertisement540 1913-12-27 10 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. Steamer* will leave Singapore on or aboat MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe) From Singapore, connecting a540 words
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Advertisement766 1913-12-27 11 SJi i p p i n g Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. I!°^^ China Ja P an > Honolulu and San Fran, cisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. iKr^i^cmYO^ Turbine LinerB "SHINYO MARU", "TENYO •nd a* n>o«em766 words
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Advertisement744 1913-12-27 11 SINGAPORE'S ONIY COMPANY. URBEBT P/UO OP MP m „r 4N y ftoT E*N PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD^OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Oid Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life744 words
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Advertisement259 1913-12-27 11 HEAP ENG MOH STEAMSHIP! Co., Ltd. Singapore to Batavia, Cheribon and Samarang. Sail Twice a Week. 3.8. Giang Seng 1,128 Tons Capt J. Craig. 9.8. Giang Ann 890 E. Uldall. 8.8. Edendale 1,128 A. Dunlop. 9.8. Wilhelm 783 „M. Giesche. j Singapore to Sourabaya. Singaradja. j Ampenan and Macassar. Sail259 words
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Advertisement506 1913-12-27 11 The Eastern (Jnited Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Office— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.-Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at curret t rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.-Insurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other nformation apply to J. D. KEITH506 words
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Advertisement348 1913-12-27 11 NORWICH UNION FIRE OFFICE FOUNDED 1797. HEAD OFFICES/ NORWICH AND LONDON Losses Paid exceed ...£30,000,000 Lowest Rates of Premium. Prompt and Liberal Setti* ments. T HE BORNEO Co Ltd. Agente FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1881. Direct Government suPßßvibio* Government audit. Policies are M WORLD WIDE and No*348 words
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230 1913-12-27 12 Calcutta, December 12th. Referring to the appointment of the Committee of Enquiry into the grievances of the Natal Indians the Englishman says that the problem is too complex and far reaching to be dealt with by a local comruisson. An Imperial Commission representing230 words
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Article209 1913-12-27 12 For nearly half a century the door of Dr. Bernardo's Homes has opened to all destitute children. Many of them come iu a pitiable condition atllicted. suffer ing and miserable. children bare passed through the Door, anl the majority of them have been trained in rarions \\n\>209 words
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Advertisement159 1913-12-27 12 nC>^V t/J^^^f/ TRADE MARK I^TVJ fmf VAN A K?i// BRAND VKA TONIC Gives abundant health and j§^ vitality after illness j| /K) TTiTI Blood-Enriching > XJ I fc Nerve-Nourishing oO>7 fc>Tr Ihi Z£3Sd rrr^.- Brain-Vitalising i^_Vl E^Or ll I^S Strengthening j^i J 3T.~r= Gives Appetite yp>7f J/-k vJir^r^- Pleasant to159 words
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Advertisement71 1913-12-27 12 CL6ANS6 YOUR BLOOD with GRIMAULT UC ei SARSAPA&ILLA eruptions, boils, WfM^Mm GRIMADLT C fflJßj& BBMrly^^T^h i i I, i '01 V.RIGAUD'S i M Kanaka li o,: jrpa^ TOILET WATER Rt*C/5* 8 j Beware W^^^~ jm of imitations. |jgl|o V. RIGAUD F~j&i&«§|K*fl PBKi-UMER MHj**"Ss=ySS 8. rue Vivienne, 8 u- Paris-France finr_mimwm^m^L^mmmm^mmm^mKm^mtmm_mtmmmmi71 words
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Advertisement508 1913-12-27 12 \_M^f^M^ a^Mm3_^£:cP& WILL GAVE $*^0 over 50% by making your purchases tim through the post from the largest firm SKM of Bankrupt Stock Buyers in the ■$%£f world We have ako arrangr^ with the leading manufacturers in the Kins.i!om to take up the 'jM over-production of their factories for disposal508 words
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Advertisement374 1913-12-27 12 ITHE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established Head Office EDINBURGH incorporated 1825 FUNDS-£13,000,000 1910 An old-established Office of the highest Integrity A LOCAL DIRECTORATE. Attractive Schemes Moderate Rates. Liberal Terms Immediate Cover. Chief Agents ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD., A. C. CUTTER, Sop*. 4 AN EXPLANATION Has it ever occured to you374 words
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Article332 1913-12-27 13 BXTBAOHMXABI STOBT Of AnvKXTi hi: Russian papers from the Far East report a thrilliug adventure of American balloonist* with a tiger. Accompanied by his ttaacec Mr Fobster. au American unman, well known in Siberia, about a fortniglit ago made SB ssesat from Vladivostok ,;l Gu-332 words
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287 1913-12-27 13 &RBIVAL IN HOXtiKONG His Excellency the Governor General of IndoChina, M. Albert Sarraut, arrived at Hongkong yesterday on board the flagship Montcalm. The following programme for his !<■ ception has been arranged Monday. 8 a.m. -Salute of '21 gurs from Montcalm. Salute of 21 guns from287 words
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Advertisement324 1913-12-27 13 Do you realize the immense importance of the unique superiority of Odol? Whili all other preparations for cleansing the mouth and only during the few moments of application, the aatiseptk and refreshing power of Odol continues •"■UfWI hours athrirards. Odol penetrates t,u inters Om teeth and the mucous memhrane of324 words
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Advertisement143 1913-12-27 13 Why remain in misery with digestive trouble when a certain aileviative for that over-loaded feeling is at hand in Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. The taking of only one dose will prove its value to you. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores throughout Settlements and F. M. S. 30 cents a bottle.143 words
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Advertisement338 1913-12-27 13 M^ m^^ mm m^mmmtmmmmmmi^mmmmmmi^mm^^mmmmmmmm^^mmmK^m^mm^m.^^mmmmm^mmßK!mmmrmimmm^ i Jm The hot damp |1J I- "Hi climate §jj I ~,3 e main cause of the spreading cf ipsSlr fever in tropical countries. :^s3r "~'"/^^^£L r ,c combating of the fever which S-^^^^^^"" Z T^ u^y undermines the health is an y^^=^^^^'^^=_ essential condition for338 words
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Advertisement295 1913-12-27 13 GLOBZ IcID FY>R j Clearing and preserving t Hen. tt ve hav appointed TAY OUAN KIAT. CHOP CUAN KIAT A Co. of Phillip sti <r, 'Singapore, our Sole Agent in y Straits Settlements and •pi Peder*: ateH and Johor < tho salt of U 1 id. Da* i October, 1913.295 words
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Advertisement614 1913-12-27 14 This is eminently true in all departments of life. Remember it is especially true as regards one's health. One of the most difficult questions to solve from a health point of view is that of the milk supply. This has fortunately been solved for you if you use MILKMAID MILK.614 words
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Article1467 1913-12-27 15 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange aad Share Brokers, Dec. 24 >ak Ibhub. Paid m Dlv hutk^ m6i,i.k* b 85,000 »b )s Allagai 9% 6 n Soo,o<o £1 £1 Anglo-Java 3 9 4io 150,000 2s 'is Anglo-Malay 16% Int 8 7i 9 4 50,000 2p 2s Batang Mai1,467 words
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Article65 1913-12-27 15 (Corrected OP TO Dec. 24). Bank 4m e 2-4$ demand 2-4§ Private credits Bms 2-4 1982 credits 6 m/s 2-4 15 16 Francs demand Bank 294 i Germany, demand 288f India, T. T. 174 J Hongkong, demand 16$ Yokohama, demand 114$ Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 86} Sovereigns, Bank65 words
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Article149 1913-12-27 15 Dec. 24. Tin 225 tons sold 884.37$ Gambier 6t75 Gambier Cube No. 1 10.75 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pore buyers 18.85 Pepper, (White fair) 83.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 24.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) 25 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves (Amboina) oom. Bali149 words
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Advertisement161 1913-12-27 15 "Royal Household" Whisky. is guaranteed to be Kxactly the same in every respect as that supplied regularly to The Royal Household by Messrs James Buchanan Co., Ltd.. who hold the largest reserves of Whisky of any individual firm in the world. The necessary arrangements have now been completed which enable161 words
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Advertisement32 1913-12-27 15 The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Piice $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. PUBLISHERS FRASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. To he had from all Booksellers in Straits Settlements and F. M32 words
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Miscellaneous995 1913-12-27 15 VESSELS TN PORT. Klag and Tom- < -ninnianderx Prom Arrived Kor When Glatik Dut 200 Wink Rhio, 26 12 Dut Consul Rhio 29 Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15 10 WMM. Dock Steamers Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignee* For BanLiong Dut 275 V. Tol T'ganu, 1 U Tong Wah Kelantan995 words
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2644 1913-12-27 16 My lords ond gentlem: mn lueti aalutamma* it i> Mm function of government to govern, ami we cordially acknowledge that this is the only part of your duty in which you have failed. Hut \ou have drawn your >;il;iries with un failing regularity, aud anythingW.T. - 2,644 words
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Article62 1913-12-27 16 A marriage has been arranged and will take place before the end of the year between Edward Valpy, only son of the late Rev. Antony Bird Valpy and Mrs Valpy of Stanford Dingley, Berks, and Katharine Hilda Isabel Holme, widow of Robert Francis Lyon Holme, and youngest daughter of the62 words
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Article223 1913-12-27 16 The Lai Sang is in from China with general cargo for discharge. She loads for Penang and Calcutta. The Paroo arrived from Western Australian ports on Thursday with general cargo for discharge as did the Mataram from Sydney. The H. A. L. steamer Preussen arrived from home ports223 words
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Advertisement83 1913-12-27 16 HUTTONS "PINEAPPLE HAMS BACON. Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCHES. PALLADIUM THEATRE AND Picture Palace ORCHARD ROAD o MOST MODERN THEATRE IN FAR EAST Grand Opening will be Announced Shortly. /TeluccaN I I CIGARETTES 1 ll I 1 BEAR THIS HALL MARK I MM i" w mmm mm m83 words
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Miscellaneous523 1913-12-27 16 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, 28th Dec. Johnston's Pier at 9. 10 and 11 a.m., 2-30 and 3-30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9 30 and 10-30 a.m., 12 15, 3 aud 5-80 p.m. NEXT MAILS DUB. From Europe.— Per N. D. L. P. Ludwig tan Jan. 3 From China.— Ptr N.D.L.523 words
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