The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 December 1914
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Title Section15 1914-12-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOEE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER J), 1914. NO. 8,313.15 words
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Article203 1914-12-09 1 Results of yesterday's rubber auctions Page 12. The first of the prize court cases was heard m the Supreme Court yesterdayPage 6. In the Supreme Court yesterday tbe heariug of a claim for 5103,510 was. begun Page 7. An article showing the progress of the great San203 words
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Article995 1914-12-09 1 A SINGA PORE LAD'S EXPERIENCES. C kPTtJREI) I.V THE B■ The following letter bas just baosj received ft OiM bit 808 l.\ Iff h.ui.l'). of the linn (if Bobiuson lad 00. Si!,- .spore My DB IB i/.i:. I am now at the above addfOSi bat for the last sewn weeks995 words
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Advertisement294 1914-12-09 1 THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE-BEACH ROAD. CiOW 9-15 P.M. Two Shows for one Payment. FIRST SHOW 7-30 P.M. A STAR PRODUCTION tad Artistic Actmv* ment, comprising one c ••mtiuuous ch'iu..f wn< lenta irbicb rivel Ihe aMeatkiß and |he imagination wjtb smli kmasl tsaevM beonexerciaedby aa^otbet ptetoxe before WHEN LONDON SLEEPS ifler294 words
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Advertisement423 1914-12-09 1 ORCHARD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD 1 TO-NIGHT COMMENCING AT 9 T.M. SHARP. TO-NIGHT HAS IT EVER STRUCK YOU How i: isy it is to GTLL THR PUBLIC, it only means a BOMBASTIC ADVERTISEMENT j ar EASY, They i Wow li&e !^^lFp. We fcaye onr Reputation to LIVE up423 words
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Advertisement196 1914-12-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Double rikisha for sale Page 2, Small house (unfurnished) wanted Page 2. Shipping Latest sailing lists of K.l'.M. and S.S.S.— Page 8. Sale of ft Javanese trick pony Bale of Saigon rice by Powell aud Uo.— Page 5. Notice re firm m Shanghai willing to act as agents196 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous123 1914-12-09 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 9th. :fjgn Water 8-48 a.m., l-- R 0 p.m. Polo Practice Tyersall. 5 p m. Fillis's at Kreta Ayer, 9 p.m. Tftarsda? 10th. Water a- i.;jj,, 3-2 p.m. Fillis's at Kreta ayer, 9 p.m. Lecture by Mr Roland Btadde I, 1T.4., ThGrowth of the Colony/ 1 Drill123 words
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Article465 1914-12-09 2 The mmtioH lin noun raited m Berlin as to the ownership of the bullets and iplinfc r.-> of thella which are being extracted fr MB the wounded there. The doctor-; 'ip to now have been collecting 'hen baft Ml oril; r h:i-. been issued that they erosl be ifunrxd to465 words
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Article268 1914-12-09 2 I'h- I MMMdI who supposed be had cup j lureii Dm X user, on the strength of hi> prisoner*! Moustache, must have been as >•.>!%■ disappointed M the hero of an auco dote comruunicated r.) the late hake, ol Argyll lot bis lite of Palmerstou. l>o >> i ki; >w268 words
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Article310 1914-12-09 2 Okkmans DfOBE Asxiors to Fikk than TO Aim. Paris, like London, is full of military critics, and, mirabile dicta, they all with one consent are agreed as to the consummate wisdom and skill with which General Joffre aud Sir .lohn French are conducting operations. In Paris310 words
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Article219 1914-12-09 2 a Notable Colonial Administrator. Sir Arthur Birch, a distinguished Colo nial otVicial. and afterwards for raauy years agent to the western branch of the Bank ol England, diqd ou Oct. si at bis house, 1:9. Gl<MT6llOC*plaee. Sir Arthur Birch only retired from work la>t year,Times - 219 words
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Article215 1914-12-09 2 Although stories have been current m I'ohmd for some weeks about the u^e of poison by the Germans we are loath to believe that they can have descended to thia foriM of warfare. Nevertheless, the well informed Bourse Gazette of Petrograd gives the circumstantial story of a215 words
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Article85 1914-12-09 2 The Press Association learns on good authority that Viokers, Ltd., the famous •j,ui\ manufacturers, propose building a factory at Crayfordj Kent, for among other tilings, tho manufacture of sewiug ma chines, with the purpose of ousting from this couutry tho German makes, which hitherto have had85 words
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Advertisement209 1914-12-09 2 MUSIC ">" XMAS AN AUTO PIANO IS THE IDEAL INSTRUMENT AND ANYONE CAN PLAY IT. SEVERAL SECOND-HAND ONES AT PRESENT IN STOCK FOR SALE or HIRE. ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, For Cuisine AND Cleanliness Adfib JL THE KUALA LUMPUR. 0. KIULLER, Manager. WONDERFUL CURES 0 hare been made In cases that209 words
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Advertisement1162 1914-12-09 2 Wanted SMALL HOUSE WANTED. (Unfurnished, near tram service for preference, full particulars to SCOTT IE c/o Frtr Press. 912 U M QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN WANTED. Applicants are requested to fiive information concerning the decrees held, the wfaool of medicine followed, the class ot practice, their medical society nieiuhtrship, eN|>erience, remuneration expected1,162 words
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Advertisement369 1914-12-09 2 ___JoJ^t_ TO BE LET H-12 TO LET No. Balmoral Head. UoA Entry bOH Isi January. Wg CHINO KENG LEE *Co t: m TO LET ComjKDund BMW No. Sit, known at DevoMhocMt." Entry lat J a Vl2 To Let Furnished or Urfurmshed. At an early dato. Bobraon, Xi ppi suitable for369 words
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Article434 1914-12-09 3 PI 'Mai! A. ti .<• H ".witMii coninmii; ;Ki i-- ued f, 1 n COVdf :i'' .iai)i r?> r! Fetaign IMI R Inch foltOH Illg -t;> f '■:> 81l Ding ol Urn ii tt. i i ,i **l nite anvraix mi :i. .1 ii< ntn hoi i434 words
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Article601 1914-12-09 3 Dagonot. n lv li 'feree.' writer vigorously on the strange uflimty between the German financiers m England and that political party which ho obsequiously ru!: ivt'ted their favours. lie says: .M'iny people sire wondering why so many gentlemen of alien blood have been given honours601 words
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Article271 1914-12-09 3 v lAT v. BNGUSHV 0 lAN LRNKI>. \t; i ii ludy has Just re tin i;eii fxOIQ w] .-Lie ha> l>eeU living UOdeC toleiubls normal conditions since i!i>- <ir j She received letters trom Eng< tod wrote tii! m ell most as it > f I271 words
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Article907 1914-12-09 3 NEW TERROR FOR THE TRENCHES. Kiuii's Baby Bowitzbbs. Ad the vrj.r progresses we become more! :iud more aware of the completeness of tbe German fighting machine. The huge howitzers which were used, m Ihe redaction o! the Helg an forts were, j perhaps, ihe most surprising feature of tbe Teuton's907 words
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Advertisement21 1914-12-09 3 TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND, J CAMBELL LATHAM Co., Court Naval Military Tailors, 59, CONDUIT STKEKT, LONDON W Mr. B. G. DISS.21 words
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Advertisement225 1914-12-09 3 NO INCREASE IN PRICES OF Uninterrupted Supplies during the obtainable from all Leading Agents. (DUPIRE BROS. Stocklists:- CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. IWEARNE BROS, Ltd. <'•' B I Equal m Quality to ANY Cement upon the local f I Markets, BUT Considerably Cheaper m Price. -**r 1 NOW BEING USED CN IMPORTANT225 words
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Article359 1914-12-09 4 Petrograd, Nov. 4. The Army Messenger reports that the Germans m retreating to the Warta are strongly fortifying important crossings of the river. Fp to yesterday Sieradz, Novo Radomsk, and Kielce were still m Austro- L German hands, but on October 30 the j enemy had359 words
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Article337 1914-12-09 4 The Burmese girl is not shy. She is not brought up iv purdah, and when she grows up *he acquires women's rights such us are known perhaps m no other part of the world. The conditions are made strikingly manifest m last year's report on public instructionEx - 337 words
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Article209 1914-12-09 4 Despite the fact that notes equal to more than thirty millions sterling have been put into circulation the stock of gold at the Bank of England has only increased by the amount received from abroad. Clearly there is a leakage somewhere. Either gold is being hoarded209 words
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Article416 1914-12-09 4 More German Deceit. Calcutta, Xov. 30th. It is reported m Calais that the Germans have fabricated a Paris postal stamp with which they are postmarking soldiers' letters home. The Aliens at Douglas. Calcutta, Xov. :'.Oth. London. Xov. 28th. At an inquest at, Douglas, Isle of Man, on416 words
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Article335 1914-12-09 4 Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., writing in] Reynoldb's Newspaper says If you examine the recent reports, you will see that Germany realises already that she is beaten. All her attempts to break through to Paris, costing an infinitude of lives, are the best proof of her desperation of335 words
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Advertisement139 1914-12-09 4 Here is the Biggest Light Car Opportunity You Ever Had Presented to You Handsome appearance, strength, comfortable riding, watercooled motor, and the lowest operating cost of any vehicle on the market. "COEY" Price $950 Complete. Read These Specifications: MOTOR 4 Cylinder, water cooled. OILING Mechanical valveless pump. IGNITION Atwater Kent.139 words
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Advertisement117 1914-12-09 4 .BELTING -QUALiTY BEFORE PRICE. When selecting a driving h It th< quali. ty should always be considered before the price. Every user knows of the inconvenience and loss occasioned by a bell failing to do its work, besides the uneasy feeling that it may break down again at any time,117 words
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Advertisement105 1914-12-09 4 T ypswritors --§^'1 Send for particulars of the newest modeli (Nos. 5 6). The M Oliver is deservedly the favourite high-class visible writer throughout the world. Stocked with English, French and German Keyboards. Foolscap takes paper 9 ins. wide. Brief do 14 Jo Policy do 18 do Also Special Carriages105 words
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Article885 1914-12-09 5 of li.m h of ip tion .i■ ir detailed ir rinatiou urn to I >net rurw. v ol tbe ptoaanl ■tafcui of Ibe loMi that i:..iuy h^ropeun itioM of exbibitota, ami lon will bfl represented i lion that Iberc will bt nuurj frum BoiOpC m the885 words
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Advertisement291 1914-12-09 5 AUCTION SALE OF 78 BAGS SAIGON RICE Bea*damag€d t -.s. Hi.iph^n^. a: Jardine'a H barl On Thursday, 10th December, at 9 a.m. t rac nl ooacenn I powell Co 9-ia km.' AUCTION SALE CF A JAVANESE TftiCK PONY 40 ins. HIGH At Powell d Co'a Saleroom On Thursday, 10th Dec,291 words
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Advertisement260 1914-12-09 5 ENGRAVING I IN GOLD AND SILVER "xmaTpresents" INITIALS MONOGRAMS INSCRIPTIONS CRESTS, etc C. A. RIBEIRO CO., LTD., 6 7. RAFFLES PLACE. n n Booklet giving a few specimens ot our special lines will us supplied free on application. I Smoked Everywhere by No. 7, Motoring. H (nearly) Everybody. j I260 words
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Advertisement1660 1914-12-09 5 Auctions Important Auction Sale of HIGH-GRADE Y7ALNUT-STAINED AND WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; TENNIS GEAR; PLANTS &c. Tbe property of A. H. FAIKEsq.. at St. J nomas," Ho. 2 St. Thomas" Walk ON SATURDAY. 19th DECEMBER. AT 1-30 P. M. Grotesquely carved Japanese cherrywood no chairs and curio cabinet with1,660 words
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Article, Illustration1411 1914-12-09 6 The Singapore Free Press Wednesday, December 8, 1914. CM i It would be difficult to discover throughout the course of the war. up to the present, anything more significant than the indication thai has come to as to-day regarding the possible future po licy of Japan m connection with the1,411 words
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Article453 1914-12-09 6 W. G. Pratt hu man with >Ir C. Peaa 1 of the British Chatnbat oi c Hankow. Yesterday the Borah comtnui Singapore was enter! >;■ d to bn at their Bfaejid In II Strt Tyebally of C scil Str« t, m honour of Lhe birthday of hie eldest son. Tang453 words
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Article182 1914-12-09 6 I In' ;-j wish* that the be would, tbi i :iM> Tli make claim :ot claiii) rul i ouvi m BUlCfl I d 'm t 0:1' ■ipj" t u ..A- 1 i befbn bhe de< M Lordsfa p new, the p new, but if he clai Convention182 words
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Advertisement128 1914-12-09 6 I John Little 4 C° L' 8 SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. I SEASONS CATALOGUE I Prom December Ist Prices m j our Seasons Catalogue (with ba few exceptions) will be sub- I jeci to °/o Cash Discount or 0 Discount on Credit-Ac- I r counts paid within a month. I128 words
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Advertisement61 1914-12-09 6 c r LAMBERT&co. ORCHARD ROAD. The Only Studio m the Colony producing Refined Photographic Portraiture of Artistic Merit ancT Technical Excellence. Likeness and individuality, the most valued qualities m a Portrait, characterise all our work. Our Studio is m charge of Mr.. H. N. Buckeridge, a British Artist of the61 words
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Article94 1914-12-09 7 ■Pits torn Frostbite. J By Submarine Cable]. jf SiKviri. I I'.iri-i eon m f• t* eion Ol thf no ;<> tack I h>' f">-. > b enemy oo fche lefl ins I M! rogiooi t:! iiflil |h« I over be iM em] urlil" Rne. •t eastern94 words
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Article52 1914-12-09 7 rt< ii Read to Victory. 1.10 :i m ed an I hrdei m 1 i Of the life yon C Imira&ioi i I irbicb yi itciplii Bsirii m; b I flluV I I M>ld Tiy, >. and I m of the Dll our cci road52 words
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Article19 1914-12-09 7 ptrtr*a speech. bril Btitaiiii iple Hut- ods of at was I bat tl I nui* lick19 words
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Article30 1914-12-09 7 > millioi Ito be ne to day. i iut« orti f 1. 1 t nth wi ra 'i bere il Of rhe only m 'our rts oi wool30 words
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Article25 1914-12-09 7 I The tastra r R i. I thai the I the Empire troops were i the 8] ilera and bolliefl pi25 words
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20 1914-12-09 7 NEW CHINESE MINISTER TO ST. JAMES. i' J ;>!!.- His KxcelI i in* se M mister to bus arrived In London.20 words
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Article214 1914-12-09 7 Rise of German Foots Stuffs. Bangkok, Dec. 8. The Gorman GoTemoi ol Brussels has demanded ol BeJginm a monthly payment of 88 nilliom ol francs lot kbe apkeep of ttic iinnv of oeoapation. Mso war indemnity o| 875 million francs. The V .'a i itten of interesting disclosiirei214 words
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Article115 1914-12-09 7 Syrian Campaign Hopeless [Bt Submarine Cable]. Eta B Bl :cb. 1 ad >n 1.20 p m. The coi b- 1 1 i- 1 i a Copen« bagen itatea thai t i Qerinan officers m Palestine have elegra] thai nnl ad I i >.'.' it, the 1 1115 words
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Article65 1914-12-09 7 adon, Dec. 7, 8.10 p.m, a from risoi German arm bant PrinzE c led the of the British it< am r Co v is, sunk i >• don, c. 8, 120 p.m. Paris leap ays that a telegram from Sebas I tea that khe i lisec 1 165 words
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Article69 1914-12-09 7 Loaz Bombarded. odon, r d. N 1 20 p m. There is no confirmation M Qeri m report of j [the ocean I of Lodz, bnl R ator*scor-| res it bra id that many (bouses iv a street were destroyed bardmeni a shell i-fck^d the i roil69 words
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Article34 1914-12-09 7 R '8 SPECIi SsTHI ICEJ .8, S.BO !> i A Petrogi ad Morning l'o>i says that Qeri sferred nine asnny corps from Frai to Poland including the Prm -'m i rds,34 words
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Article232 1914-12-09 7 Lodz Evacualcd. ram at midnight says. i 1 p.m. A comi le says th it Anstro German i have apn I on the north and < cow. rman reinfoi cements up to b! tfen the v isti ians. The communiojue I rms thut daring the 1 [hting232 words
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Article1085 1914-12-09 7 A ra?e of considerable interest, m which I the Bum involved is 1138,500, commenc- el m t'l Supreme Court, yesterday morning. I' fore M Justice Barnshaw, when the nr-tion N ivena Soona Nnrainan Pillai, versus the Nederlandsche Bandel Maats-' chappy, came on tor hearing. The Hon'ble Sir1,085 words
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Article89 1914-12-09 7 By Courtesy of the French Consul General. Paris, Dec. 7, 6.5 p.m. In the region of the river Yser we continued to attack a few trenches the Germans still occupy on the left bank of the canal. In the region of Armentieres, Arras, f -he rivers Oise89 words
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Article35 1914-12-09 7 (Rbuteb's Special Service.) London Dec. 8, 2.30 p.m. Two Swedish steamers have struck mines m the Gulf of Finland. All the crow of one was saved and one of the otUer.35 words
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Article37 1914-12-09 7 (Rtsuteb's Special Service.) London Dec. 8, 2.30 p.m. Tho Bulgarian Government has issued a decree forbidding bakers to use more than eighty per cent of wheaten flour or rye me il foebcead making.37 words
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Article95 1914-12-09 7 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon. Freehold land situate otf Pyah Lebau Road containing an area of about 43 acres comprised iv Grant No. 44. Planted with TOGO rubber trees from 4 to s years old; also95 words
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Article47 1914-12-09 7 This popular Bhow is not going to outBtay its welcome. On Saturday, botn matinee and evening performance, there were full houses, especially admired being the horsemanship and clowns. In both these respects the Show is very strong, aad m variety of acts. Again to night.47 words
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Article25 1914-12-09 7 The Ladies' December Medal will be played for on Thursday, Dec. 10th. The Men's Medal will be.played for on Saturday and Sunday.25 words
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Article92 1914-12-09 7 Sunday, 13th December. Johnston's Pier at 7. 9 and 10 a.m., '2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 8.30 and 9.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5.30 p.m. The following events will be held on Christinas Day after arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. 100 yards Club Championship,92 words
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Article191 1914-12-09 7 In a letter received by the Morning Post from a naval officer lie Bays The latest dodge of the Germans is to pat a thing closely resembling a periscope on a mine m the hope that our people will tarn it, but we have found out the dodge." The deatbP.G. - 191 words
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Advertisement141 1914-12-09 7 Robinson Co. I JUST ARRIVED I A NEW SHIPMENT I The Famous Dutch Rothschild Cigars 8 Price *2-25 Pc» box of 25 Cigars. J Prom December Ist we will allow a Discount of 5 for Spot Cash on Bills paid within the month foi- lowing that on wnich the goods141 words
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Advertisement437 1914-12-09 8 S hipping STRAITS STEAM d SHIP Co., Ltd. SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. An Express weekly service is being maintained by steamers of the above companies between SINGAPORE and BANGKOK. The steamers leave Singapore every Saturday >nd have very good accommodation for passengers. Full particulars may be had on application437 words
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Advertisement801 1914-12-09 8 SjyjJLlnjl KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCiIAPPU Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—3, COLLYER QUAY. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Keynst Muntok and Palembang Dec 9 Bampit Prigißadja, Sapat, Tembilahan, Tjenako, Rengat and Retch- River Dec 9 V Hogendorp Tanjong-Mengeidar, Tanjocg-Leidong, Berombang, Paneh. Asahan and Belawad-Deli. Dec 10 BPBELMAN Riouw,801 words
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Advertisement649 1914-12-09 8 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 j been specially designed and constructed, uiiu J are649 words
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Advertisement242 1914-12-09 8 Shipping STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR China, Japan Fenang, Oeylon Australia, India Aden, Egypt Me:' terranear* Ports Plymouth a« London. For freight, passage v further information ripply to H. W. BUCKUNQ, rYGENI MESSAGERIES MARITIME? MAIL LINE For Saigon, Haiphong, llonj> kong, China, Japan. Doftoi Djibouti, Seychelles, Zanzibar Madagascar, Reunion, Haul tius,242 words
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Article499 1914-12-09 9 Letter pbom one op fhb Mi:n. The following extracts from a letter received m Ceylon are interesting Worcestershire, I Adeu, November sub. left Bombay on the Ist, and have been creeping along at Bto 10 knots. At this rate and with all our stoppages we jTimes of Ceylon - 499 words
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Article274 1914-12-09 9 Germany Must he Beaten oh Holland Shares Belgium's Fate. The following is a copy of a letter received from flic head or a large business sinn carrying on business m Amsterdam You asfe me what the general freling is m Amsterdam about the war. You knowDaily Graphic - 274 words
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Article94 1914-12-09 9 i Mendacious Proclamation m Bbussbi i The last word m German mendacity, writes the Paris correspondent of the Telegraph, is found m a proclamation which b;is been placarded m fchre* iang aages m Brussels. i It runs Paris heint: infected by cholera, the Kaiser has withdrawn his94 words
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Article533 1914-12-09 9 kThc following £tory by an eye witness of 2 raid made by the German cruisers m •North Sea appears m the dlobeof November 4. Yesterday morning we heard guns Bead m angfef not for the first time, as some say. but nearer than seen or heard533 words
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Article236 1914-12-09 9 IKS&B BMISG \iv i i S tRESI ED. < 'airo, Nov. -1. Martial law has bean proclaimed here. On account ol their inepiciotu activities a wholesale arrest of Turkish amis■arieabaa been effected, the <M'rmauB ■ad luetriaui ereta recently planod En a concentration camp, and the crewsReuter - 236 words
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Article109 1914-12-09 9 t custom of rendering «ci ice to tho Uni^v i: nmmmttcmm \pw I, til liorsedboi Mid sixty one naili from the C 163 Corp m return foe land oooa held bj tbt I 01 pnr.ition. Wftl duly pbtecred oarte. One o! th< i m of tasdEx - 109 words
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Advertisement239 1914-12-09 9 tFE iSSUSANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. UR6EST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. I GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UITED. I JBEAD OFriCE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, 01d?Jewry, E.C. d wttk Urn Bonn me Court of England, and oompUea with the British Life Assurance239 words
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Advertisement604 1914-12-09 9 THE BIERCANTSLEBANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CAPITAL AJTHORSSED 503 OOC CAPITAL SbBSCRiLLD £1125*000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £562*500 j reserve mn §Z£jm BOARD OF DIRECTORS I •J. BiiA( Bs Chairman, lamet Campbell Bag. I B. MelTiU Stmons Esq. i. Maltland E It avid Yuiu. i J. M. Kyrie Esq. (Ihlef Manages Percy Mould604 words
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Advertisement598 1914-12-09 9 4 MANUFACTURERS LIFE o INSURAHSE OS. OF SANADA. DSTIELIBHED 1887, I Po!!cfsB are "WORLD WIDE." rililf* Claims, Joans, aash-snrrenaers, etc., arc i promptly settled by the General Agenle at i Singapore withont tho delay of reference to Head Office. The Reserves !o* protection of Follry, bonders are over 23,500.000. The598 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-09 9 Chronic Cnest Complaints, For Woods* Great I'tppermiDt Cure. Is. Gd10 words
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Article235 1914-12-09 10 The report of the Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Ltd., for the year ended 30th June, 1914, to be submitted to the meeting on the 18th inst.' states that the amount of rubber harvested was 56M,63G lbs, against 343,265 lbs, iv 1912 18. The235 words
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Article202 1914-12-09 10 The report of the Sengat Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended 30th June, 1914. to be presented at the meeting states that the amount of rubber harvested totalled 281,668 lbs, against an amended estimate of 261,721 lbs and original estimate of 2 4 7,000 lbs. The estimated202 words
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Article160 1914-12-09 10 The report of the Singapore Para Rub iiei- Estates, Ltd.. for the year ended 30th June. IS 14. states that the profit is £11,911, which, with the balance of last account, £13,709 makes £25-,620. The directors recommend a dividend of 6 per cent., less tax, wiiting down160 words
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Article177 1914-12-09 10 The report of the Bata Mataug Robber Plantations, Ltd., for the year ended 80th June, 1914, to be presented at the meeting on the 12th nit., states that the output oi rabbet was 82, 253 lbs, against the estimate of 82,500 lbs and 60,573 lbs for the pre177 words
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Article108 1914-12-09 10 VICTORIA (MALAYA) The report of tLe Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Kstates, Ltd., fur the year ended 30th -June, 1914. to be presented at the meeting on the 20th ult., states that the crops harvested were as follows Bobber, 10,7*9 lbs, which realised an average Kale price of la 11.83 d per108 words
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Article120 1914-12-09 10 The report of the South Bast Borneo Rubber Plantations, Ltd.. for the year to ;Ust March last, to he submitted at the meeting on 16th alt., states that the crop secured amounted to 41,188 11)5, against an estimate of 50,000 lbs, costing E.o.b. 9.79 d, and realising120 words
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Article47 1914-12-09 10 London, November 24th. It is understood that the export of rubber from MidEast parts is allowed to Australian and Canadian ports, and also to other British possessions under Governmentsupervision. Rubber exports are allowed also to Japan, Russia (via Vladivostock) and France. (T. of C.)47 words
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Article275 1914-12-09 10 I am told and I give the information without any certificate of classification that naval engineers tire nut greatly enamoured of the oil engine for use m sub marines, and that one of the lessons already learned m the war is that there may be275 words
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Article200 1914-12-09 10 Features op the Transylvania. The Transylvania, of 14,500 tens, arrived iv the Mersey recently from the builders. Scott's Engineering and Ship huildmg Company, of Greenock. She is jibe latest Cunarder, and m her engine department embodies the most recent development cf methods for obtaining power. This is200 words
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Article104 1914-12-09 10 Escaping German Prisoners Shot Down. London. Nov. 23rd.— An inquest has opened at Douglas, Isle of Man, on Bye aliens who were kUled m an attempt to I escape. There were two thousand prison- ers m the camp, and it was stated that on the conclusion of104 words
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Article123 1914-12-09 10 The report of the Kali Glagah (Java) Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., for the year ended 31st March, 1914, to be submitted at the meeting en tlie 10th ult., states that the rubber crop marketed was 31, r >ol lbs, and the average gross price realised123 words
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Advertisement226 1914-12-09 10 SIEMENS j ELECTRICAL MACHINERY j FOR j j ALLUVIAL TIN MINING I IHf f|^ THE MOST MODERN I fßt^^-^V FORM OF SWiTCHGEAR j FOR CONTROL OF I^B^g iJk TT$ MOTORS FOR MEDIUM •^^^^^rr AND HIGH VOLTAGES. EMINENTLY SUITED 1 1 :^(Ljr^"^ F° R CONDITIONS l N I'J^WK MALAYA AS PROVED226 words
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Advertisement126 1914-12-09 10 For the Skin S "Hazeline* I Cooling j Comforting sf^ i Invigorating There is a delight m rJL I store for you if you have not vet used "'Hazeliue' Snow."' Its ie&es] Ik effect upon sun-scorcl perspiring skin is too l^||p|i 'i" ni^^^ r a pot of "'Ha/; N 1126 words
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Article51 1914-12-09 11 (Corrected up to Dec. R) Bank 4m b 2 4 7-16 demand 2-4 1-16 Private credits 8 m/s 2-4^ India, T. T. 174$ Hongkong, demand 17$ Yokohama, demand 114^ Java, demand 14] 4 Bangkok, demand 66 Sovereigns, Bank Bcyii g $8.54 Bank of England Rate 5% Bar Silver London51 words
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Article1462 1914-12-09 11 Issued by FRASER Go,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Dee. 2nd. All buying quotation of Bterling Scares must be regarded as arely nomlra for the preaont. Gap. Ibsob. Paid. Labt Dit. Ouybbb. Sellers. 85,000 28 Ss Allagai 74% 13 17 fIOO.O'O 1 i Anglo-Java 2 3 8 31,462 words
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Article150 1914-12-09 11 Dec. 7. Tin 7.5 tons &old £71.00 Gambier buyers 8 00 Gambier Cube No. 1 9. 00 Gambier Cube No. 2 8.50 Pepper Black ordin. fc'pore buyers 18.50 Pepper, (White fair) buyeis... 34 50 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb./ 2 .00 Mace (Banda)150 words
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Advertisement66 1914-12-09 11 OVERL AN D The Handsome 1914 Models ire now available. Painted Olive green with cream line. No. 79 T. 35 H. P. $2,300 nett. Upholstered m genuine leather. All fitted with Bosch Magneto j and Electric-lighting system, can also be had with electric selfstcHuGr vp^vJvJ. 6Xur2i. Send for full particulars66 words
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Advertisement124 1914-12-09 11 FAR EAST OXYGEN ACETYLENE t t COMPANY, LTD., I (SINGAPORE BRANCH.) ifi. ii. xi IIN Jli Jb> o 1 Jus JtL xv rt £i zr ix I i^, IAUTOGENOUS WELDINfe Irtopairs of Furnace Cracks. IRepain. of Leaky Tubo PlatM JRepairs of Pitting Corrosion. Re pcii .•vac Piangs;. l^opairsoi'CombustionChambar Repairs of124 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous306 1914-12-09 11 London Kails Despatched. Left. Due Arrived Sept. 30 November 2 hoy. '1 Oct. 3 I „3 Oct. 8 c Oct. 15 14 Oct. M 23 28 Oct. 29 30 c 0 Nov. ft Nov. J2 Nov. 19 Nov. 21 Nov. i 7 WEATHER REPORT. These Weather Telegrams are transmitted by306 words
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Miscellaneous573 1914-12-09 11 LATE.ST ARRIVALS. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag. Dec. 7 Singkep Dutch Van Outhoorn A 1 ting Reynst lv '^t Norwegian Note. The above ie the only information which is obtainable at present from the Muster Attendant MAIL TABLE. To-Day. Intermediate and local mails will be found m list below Penang, Malacca,573 words
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Article496 1914-12-09 12 Kubbkk. I Singapore, Bth Dec. At to day 9 Auction, (or which some 140 tons were catalogued the demand was disappointing and prices for the Standard (^ualitiea show a decline as compared with lust week. Although Ribbed Smoked sheet brought the highest pries of ihisulf ut Illfl496 words
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Article250 1914-12-09 12 Singapore, December 8. The Auction which opened this morning easily t^tablisL I breeb record as regards quantity offered. dOSS ou \~>Q tous bring BMaaJogm L It was early apparent that sellers would ftnte to ba couttnt wiOi prices conaictoi ably below tin- satisfactory leTel ol last wetU.250 words
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Article66 1914-12-09 12 its ii. i larpmael Peli ah ?a lej 9,500 i Tinfgi b.OOO iginting 8,700 loveily 2,809 Burma Dowel pment 1,888 l»uruin Siibutun^ I*B4o kgsa\ta i' t sreoni Simons and Co* Bsmgai liinawi 9,810; igaintl f),H4: lot J to dale c .< 1 fieuur 4,40 1» a^uinat66 words
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1410 1914-12-09 12 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions: Amount already acknowledged 1268,874.19 'staff of Bastbbn Extension Cabli Coy., (For November) C. P, Barling I r K. B. Beattie 20 A. lienuett 15 F X Beaton 201,410 words
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Article241 1914-12-09 12 Four of the live Chinese, all head coolies of twakows, who were convicted m the third court last Thursday of attempting to cheat Messrs Topham Jones and Railton, by falsely pretending that they were delivering a full twakow load ol sand, when they wer? not so doing,241 words
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Article59 1914-12-09 12 A Wei hai Wei correspondent mentions that Commander Darley formerly of ELM.B. Minotaur under Vice- Admiral Winsloe, was on the Good Hope wheu she was sunk off the Chilian coast. Much sympathy will ro out to Mrs Darley, albo to Mrs Crawey of Wei hai Wei, wife of Inspector Crawley,59 words
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Advertisement301 1914-12-09 12 Australian Apples, JUST ARRIVED SHIPMENT OF Australian Apples. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co., LU. SINGAPORE. K. LUMPUR. IPQH AND PENAHG JJUINJjUf DUHLOP fl U/ Motor and Motor Cycle Tyres V l\ *7 srPHEMi: m 11 V I a Quality and Wearing Capabilities. ft U EUNLCP. Founders of the jj Pneui^atic Tyre301 words
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