The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 December 1914
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Title Section15 1914-12-28 1 Singapore Free Press and MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1914. NO. 8,328.15 words
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Article212 1914-12-28 1 The holiday telegrams are /cry full and many. Of the Polish fighting, the Russian! itill hold that they have the German! firmly held to the west of Warsaw, snd s German communique stating that they have retired from the river 1./.ura confirms this liu4' the line of212 words
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Article1102 1914-12-28 1 i yon ask an ordinary oit st w!>o has visited Russia what he thinks ol the c intry he will most probably tell ><>v that Russia is not a European Mate, and is hardly likely ever to ln-come one. He will rites -ii any amount1,102 words
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Advertisement748 1914-12-28 1 ITHE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BEACH ROAD. ORCHARO ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARO ROAD I -HOW7-30P.i1, Two Shows tor one Payment. HXONO SHOW 9-15 P.S". TO-NIGHT commencing at a p.m. bhabt. TO-NIGHT!! ■Sramme 'tOr the week beginning Saturday 26th ALL GOOD THING* RE<.CH THt pauauum FIRST. w Why waste Money on748 words
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Advertisement232 1914-12-28 1 L.TEST ADVERTISEMENTS.! l» i ders called tor Rhio Farms— Page 2. Sii gapore Harbour Board roads closed —Page 2. i v r Bankruptcy notices, epplicati b f si di6cbarge. Lee Chiin Hee, Lee Guat Tee, Tan Peck Huat and Ho Yang Peng 1 P ige 2. Kutusang for Penang and232 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous91 1914-12-28 1 rTHE WEEK. Monday 28th. r .!l*sh .vdiei 64. 8-24 pm. Innocents' Lay. A.or Gw.j.*h Rubber, -.3 pm. Pajam, a p.m. Lodge Zetland Installation. 6 p.m. Tnesdpy 29th. Igh Watt .-7-2 m,9 50 p.m. Wednesday 30th. .er. ww s 17 r.IT p lv Kampar Tin Co. meeting. Straits Tract ng CO91 words
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Article327 1914-12-28 2 The tth anniversary celebration of the above Sangam was held ou Friday, the 20th. with great pomp and success. Tlie Saogam'l Hall was tastefully decorated. Mont of the mem ben and well-wishers thronged the Hall. Proceedings began .diortly after p.m., with prayer by Pandit L anagasapathy Iyer.327 words
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Article235 1914-12-28 2 TWO SCOTTISH LADIES IN POLAND. it is not very many I.ritish subjects that have a direct personal interest m the Hustern region of the war. But the Editor has two sisters now at Wilna who are engaged m supervising the nursing of tht R— hm wounded. One of Umm. Miss235 words
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Article73 1914-12-28 2 frequently considerable trouble ariaei through the right Ball uot being selected aud the drives not properly arranged lbs OANDV Baiting which il world famous as for its strength, durability aud gripping power U especially suitable for this climate and is not affected by heat or moisture. reZ_"_!___T_ Ltd73 words
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Advertisement225 1914-12-28 2 it ajL^ P v s^. v \_ytzk > >•. <\ W i«a fe fe NSv .-7". j *>S_S\ j^of v i_- or I _^^^m— v €l m W- jy i "tww mm m I itM m¥i% llli WZ Mm, JBfelSvßiiS-- 3L m.M\M, nv^- I Tm fe irh W*s. j [)E\225 words
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Advertisement653 1914-12-28 2 Notices THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD, NOTICE RE CLOSING OF ROADS. NOTICE is hereby given that all roads, paths and unenclosed land, the property of the Singat ore Harbour Board, m the Tanjang Pagar District, will be closed to the Public on Friday, Ist January 1915, from 6 a.m. to p.m.,653 words
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Advertisement777 1914-12-28 2 Notices NEW YEAR SEA SPORTS, i 19 IS. The usual Sea Sports will le held on Ist January, 1915 off John, ton's tur. coiSamenc- j ing at 9-bO ana. The Straits Steamship C Ltd has kindly placed the s.s. Krian at the disposal of Subscribers. Admission hv ticket, obtainable from777 words
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Advertisement434 1914-12-28 2 Wanted WANTED AM. dieal Officer for a p iL MUI to EOUSTEADi f 5-4-1-WANTED Any planting bih.t. 10 12 B X ,9 i»_i lo LeT3~ TO BE LET BRAEMAR. -(oi.-!, ,010^1.!.; j entry isth march. Apply bo A. REIT', 24-l_ OFFICES TO LtT No. la RtJka vway. M Ml 15434 words
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Advertisement316 1914-12-28 3 Auctions REMINDER LTHIS DAY, M3NDAY, AT 4 P.M. AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Plants &c. La: No 27 Syad Ali Road. On w bran Mth bnt. powell I Co a a t neera. I AUCTION SALE OF I Palanquia aad I tralian I I i\ iii-. ,i: i i Qiel316 words
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Advertisement316 1914-12-28 3 FOR THJJIEW YEAR HELP TO RELIEVE SOME OF THE LOCAL DISTRESS CAUSED BY THE WAR. BUY ONE OR TWO COPIES OF THE STORY OF WILLIAM GEOFFREY'S PROFr. Bifl oarral n wh n-in is related In an unpretending manner snaooooni »l how he earns I leave London and iI i ime316 words
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Advertisement235 1914-12-28 3 THE ONLY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITA. OF ANY FASTER* nm*.. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, 01d_Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deDOsited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with235 words
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Advertisement548 1914-12-28 3 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CAPITAL AUTHORISED £1,500.000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £1,125,000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £562,500 RESERVE FUND £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. 11. Me.vill Simons Esq. J. A. Maitland Esq. j Sir David Yule. J. _I. Ryrie Esq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq.548 words
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Advertisement370 1914-12-28 3 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. Li Hongkong. OAPITA-i BUBBOBXBESD Li- 0 AMOD-TT Paid-up I I Bbsbbve Fund t. .g00... Marine Risks rt Cnrrec- Rates, £austGad Qo.. mmi mmmi c,. I Aecnmolatod Funds exoeed £IT4 FIRE IOTOI CM IHHB Insorances effected tf rates cf pra which will be Eonnd favourable totboln. Patersoo S:mo2_370 words
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Advertisement239 1914-12-28 3 -*AHtJFACT-£ E If SURANCE Ea. 3F QimM- -A. EBTAELISFED I£B7. Policies are M y* >rld WIS I BTRICTED [SPOTi BLI Bfl H* fl 'BI [TABU CttatuHP ioanp, oaSb-am j*. I are •eWofl bp Hrn Gk hn I kg Bin ra wtthocrt I delay o' i Head (M-08, Ttu Bsaaraai i239 words
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Article19 1914-12-28 4 Ci a.t X— Hark,— Nov. 21, at London, L. H CbAYTOK, of F.M.rf. Civil Service, to Eva Hare19 words
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Obituary32 1914-12-28 4 BfCKfiRROW —Nov. 93, quite suddenly, at 17, Holland -road, Hove Tonstance May, tbe beloved wife of Wm. McKBRROW, 3, Pars-ifal-roud. Hamp-tead. Friends are requested kindly to accept rhis (Che onl*) intimation.32 words
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Article, Illustration1665 1914-12-28 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, December 28 1914. .tare -kail the Press the People s riffat n___H__ Uuved by influence aund __br.b«d ky g_ln ■•re patriot Truth her gjarfaw yncipti _r__. fUto-J u» R__ii__. Lo-rlt7 *od L*w. The characteristic difference between the Western and ESastern regions of the scries of1,665 words
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Article388 1914-12-28 4 The two sons of Admiral Von Spaa were on board the German cruisers sunk near The death bas occurred of Colonel Prideaux. the last survivor of the Magdala captives. Mr L. A. Knaack (of the Straits Trading Company' who has gone Home, is to be succeeded at Amp ang by388 words
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Article551 1914-12-28 4 FULL DtTAILS. The Ruse. (ft-EOTtt'a torn ikL v, JBy BaUnaruM CkMh; Loudon, Dec. _7, 1 5 m Me.., de Spatcbe_receP.,d va, N,, i the officers of Admiral Murde, ftd as being moat Kh-,ful v,, German Intelligence Depart bringing two battiecMos.r, fa the remnants nf Admiral Gtai, ron without551 words
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Article217 1914-12-28 4 The Ranee of Sarawak left London SSrd alt. for Scotland. At a moating of the (anna! of the I [Colonial Inet-tute 111 Brie Stuarl ited Malay States) was. kbkm {elected a Non Reeidenf Follow Tbe marriage arranged he! F. BL Mugliston, sou of He ai jMugliston. and Miss Phyllis Keigwin217 words
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Advertisement113 1914-12-28 4 KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd. HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS ANNUALS for 1915 &c. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. THE STRAITS CALENDAR 1915 4 SHEETS 3 MOHTHS O/V 4 SHEET IB "JOHNNIE WALKER" __flJ_K_-£r». I_k 1 iß^^ THE WHISKY FOR ALL I E^H C '^W_. NO TABLE COMPLETE113 words
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Advertisement21 1914-12-28 4 TERNE PLAT£ CUPS Special reduced price for delivering m December. GUTHRIE Co., LIMITED. B^B Emß% E^%Emß%E^%E^% lIZALI TH'E l DISINFECTANT, t21 words
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Advertisement61 1914-12-28 4 cr LAMBERT c. OkCHIUD ROAD. The Only Studio m the Colony producing Refined Photographic Portraiture of Artistic Merit and 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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Article624 1914-12-28 5 GERMANS HtLD FIRMLY. The Official Accounts. Bt Submarine Cable]. Kai rta'a Sk.-nv.cs. rhs opoaationa <»f w> f.i voaiahls to as i j nn fhe ri\»T!_ Nide I m Ihe Carpathiana. Tbe ilt d their efforts ior one 13 1 1 Dee Ei inaua attempt a 1624 words
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Article157 1914-12-28 5 XXI TIB'S SIEV.L-L 1 rui'jn, I.cc. 26, 6.33 p.ni. A lelegram from A mate-dam states thai BO night's 1 B -rlin ro nmuniqu I makes r»>.« important ladmiaaioa mm ceaeed our attacks on the Baara and olhea psaasgea." "'hich iadi--1 cau'B that the Raaainoa are making grouud. Half157 words
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Article26 1914-12-28 5 London, Dec 88 8.30 p.m. -Tue Russiaai bars shattered lhe Tnrco (ierman reeiatanea ia Ihe rtiiectton of Van, capturing prisoners and arm>.26 words
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Article81 1914-12-28 5 Lends Suns Receives an Island. J^PAN. Loadon, l>.'c 37, 18.34 p.m. A tele gram Irom ITaahinglon states lhafl the Japaneee Bmbaaay there h.is received official adriea that Rnaaia has ceded lo Japan bei ball ofl Ihe (aland of Sakalien, iv lel am for bea~y guna The other b ill ofl81 words
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Article53 1914-12-28 5 London, Dec. 24, 8 .20 a.m. II is rumoured In Roma lhal lha Emperor of Austria is dying and hits received the last sacrament. London, D a 25, 7 Oil am An Ameterdun telegram slates lhal the Bmperoi Fianels Joaepb is celebrating Christmas m the midst of his53 words
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Article38 1914-12-28 5 London, l>ec. 84, 4.20 p.m. a Paris official says lhal <>i Austrian submarine launched two torpedoes al a French battle ship m the Straits of Otranto. One hit bal did little damage. There were no casualties.38 words
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Article25 1914-12-28 5 London, l>ec. 24, 5.30a.m. The French Parliament has voted unanimously, and amida! cheers, war credits exceeding 341 million sterling, and has adjourned indefinitely.25 words
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Article217 1914-12-28 5 Here advancing a bit on the right Where the French had a of a fight: On the left a few Germans were put to the sword, Aud a biplane passed over A garden m Dover No damafja was done, thank the Lord! There they tell n.s from217 words
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Article124 1914-12-28 5 The l\i"g has beeo pleased to approve of Monsietl- Aage livalsoe m Consul of I lenmsi h at Singapore. Captain Peter Benson Maxwell (33), of the Stall College. Camberley, and of the Bast Yorkshire Regiment, formerly of the 85th Sikhs, who died Sept. 24 last of wounds, \ouugest son of124 words
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Article887 1914-12-28 5 ALLIES STRONG PRESSURE. Attack and Counter-attack. IBj Submarinr Cable). BBUTBM'fI Skhvioj. London, Dec. 24, 5.50 p.m. A Paris communique states that from the sea to j Lys we advanced by sapping the dunes. I We repulsed an attack before Lombardzyde. We also carried a group of bouses887 words
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Article123 1914-12-28 5 And at Sheerness London, Dec. 24, 2 55 p. m.—T he Press Bureau states that a German aeroplane appeared over Dover at eleven m the morn ing and dropped a bomb which exploded m a garden, but did no damage. The aeroplane was only seen for a123 words
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Article295 1914-12-28 5 Capture and Recapture. Loudon, Dec. 26, 1.20 p.m.— The EyeI witness at Headquarters describes the j continued activity of the British coopera--1 ting with the French and says that on j Friday the eighteenth our centre progres I sed. Our artillery inflicted considerable damage and every section295 words
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Article21 1914-12-28 5 r ondon Dec. 27, 3.40 a.m.— The Paris communique states that there was nothing important on any part of the front.21 words
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Article47 1914-12-28 5 London Dec. 27, 8.40 a.m. An Austrian communique says that the Russians m Galicia continued the offensive which they had recently begun and recaptured with superior forces Krosnojaslo. The Austrians recaptured after four days fighting the Tsok Pass. The situation m the Balkans is quiet.47 words
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Article97 1914-12-28 5 London, Dec. 24, 5.50 a.m. To-day is the centenary of the treaty of Ghent and the papers have editorials which point out that though the celebrations are orer- j shadowed by war they gain significance by j tbe vindication of our motives. The war is an illustration97 words
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Article120 1914-12-28 5 London, December 24, v.20 a.m. Every soldier m the trenches, every sailor m the North Sea and the wounded m hospital receives to-morrow a personal greeting from the King and Queen and cards bearing their Majesties' portraits and Christmas wishes m facsimile writing. The King had special120 words
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Advertisement254 1914-12-28 5 ROBINSON Co. FOR CHOICEST BRITISH AND FRENCH PERFUMES l f^^ l W^^^*"* MMMM^^"nnBBWM^^mMSB-B-MMB--_M^W«W__anWß__Mßa-Le Trefle Incamat Perfume. r&SS_m_W& Pride of England ll r?^m__W^__im^ _r'"r" -W Perfume. <81 s*_ g^ vi rm*-mWk,i fi V*VKn Price $1.50. U' |&Ksl^f fam-' 7/ Perfume Caprice. Reverie Perfume. If *^*UPrirp H m -i^&ni Nell Gwynne rnce254 words
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Advertisement932 1914-12-28 6 Shipping i Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) The New Route Via China, Jap-m, Honolulu and San FranCISCO to ail points m thc United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the Na-f 11,000 Ton i\ eBcre-» Turbine Liners BHINYO MARU", "TENYO M_JKO Chi YO MI Que* as of c932 words
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Advertisement551 1914-12-28 6 Shipping ELLERMAWS HULL LINE. FROM JAPAN, CHINA, STRAUS, TO MARSEILLES, LONOON LIVERPOOL. _________r.:— BBB— A frequent service of ast cargo steamers of this Line will be run m the above trade, commencing with s.s. Trentham Hall 8,000 tons on or about 12th January, to be followed by s.s. "City of551 words
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Advertisement686 1914-12-28 6 Shipping JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Lt'-. EUROPEAN UNE. a fortnight .ly service la mail tali I tx ■< si d -Qhohai a via ports to Marsei] odoo a,: l^ _atwerp, ond< r mail oontract n Lth the Impe- rial Japaai se Qovernmi ::t. The Sew Twia screw Steamer.- -naii.t.oo., bi686 words
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Advertisement243 1914-12-28 6 Shipping A_m\\ —i fj_* W a, STEAM N/_VIGAT?O» Penang, Goyici jt For treight, passa^^ further Informatj .pi? H.W. BUCKI".'. m ooipatiit t tmwn npool oatsrardi I sad Japan i r< rv mmm}* tor London, _.m>-terdu;n snd rj tortaighl I i Genoa >jlv- r j for Wnt s»'>r..; i;. .'.v.-ard N243 words
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Article332 1914-12-28 7 Per P. O. str. Mooltan Messrs. 3. H. Jameson. N. Maxwell, C. G. Herbert, J. W. Anderson, H, G. Hodder. E. R. Taylor, A. R. Matthews, R. Spinks, J. Kerr, T. Fmnis, n. H. Forty, F. a Sander, J. A. Hunter, G. C. Dodd, M. E. Batt, H332 words
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Advertisement198 1914-12-28 7 TJ^t, »'»■>• •.'>■•'. M.M yin ."-onoc v j Jin extra special blend of Choice r\] j wit/I Uid I. hisbies. Jame_ Buch:i^a:~ Cc, Ltd. (London, Glasgow, &c.) with their affiliated companies hold the lap^est stocks of whisky maturing m Bond m Scotland, and r.r»e thus able to guarantee the continued198 words
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Advertisement298 1914-12-28 7 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. The undermentioned mall steamers of tht ibove Line maintain a regular service betwe^t Jaioutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Sioga* pore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET. Tons. Oommandei. 6,949 O. M. Robins. 6,949 J. Kilpatrick, R.N.R. 8,018 C. P.298 words
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Advertisement35 1914-12-28 7 W. J. GARCIA 213, Orchard klomt Pianos bontfht, sold or exch&ng&tf Q-ood prices allowed or old m strnmente. Cheapest and h**t ?anck ofMuotr md small musical goods m Singapore. Piano, Organ Mnsi^&t Ineirt.ocsitts deale 135 words
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Miscellaneous754 1914-12-28 7 MAIL TABLE. To-Day. Intermediate and local mails will be found In list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. Johore. (Overland) (Daily by Train) 8 A.M. A P.M. I. Batan IP. Bulang Hock Lim lam Kerimon Sri Wongsee lam ['ouloe Sccgi (ilanggi 8 am Saigon I Haiphong Haiphong 1 1 am Sandakan via754 words
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Article181 1914-12-28 8 MR LAMPARD'S OPTIMISM (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dee. 2 1. Sennnta shows a balance of Lt". 500. of tbis £20. 000 is carried to retervs and JC_5 si'(i forward. SelaafOi piyi Ifl 8 8 dividend. Mr Lampard speaking nt lha meeting of United Serdarg whs most181 words
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Article602 1914-12-28 8 ■.;y Goubtes I THE FBEN< I I I& i NEBAI Puri*, Decs fa i ?.ifl p, —-The French bonds arc al .nnu 71 CO. We had frr- w PC iCCSS m >• Igium. In Arg an~, m h i <• I i i I h 1- >-_m.-602 words
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Article164 1914-12-28 8 Tbem was verj little doii gi a Ibe police courts on SaiurJay BSOVning, lbs ioag«t< tratflo fai tho second and third ren il*e only two court-, m,u b i n o< c pud wuh p- 1 13 theft CH*"*, auk on 01 tan cbai„i.>uf diuiktuefls again»l Ban»peans ami Baraeiaas, mmm,164 words
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Article270 1914-12-28 8 {f rron Our Own Vorrt'sfoT'd'Tit.) Kuala Lumpur, I>ec. 25. Thp following were tb>_ results at tbe Seremban race meeting, Rue One. Faugb a Ballagb, Mr Walker i Rifleman, Mr Percy Wanibee. Mr Dickson 3. Tune 1 mm. 29, 2 5 sees. RACE Two Accelerator, Mr Walker 1;270 words
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Article108 1914-12-28 8 The following competitions were played over th* Christmas holidays, the results bflinfl as follows H, B. Bakei 20 2 down R L L Braddell scratch 3 T. H. Winfield i 4 8 P. S. Huntei 15 G i D qev Competition— lB Holes. MKOAL COMPETITION. —IS Holes.108 words
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Article69 1914-12-28 8 Tbe annual meeting will be held on Ss U d Janu iry lst at No. 8 Ft. Canning Rd Mij ii lb-war has k i d!\ consented to lake Hit* chair and the sddreM will be K..\in bj Rev. W. Murray. Tea m tbe Raid hi69 words
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Article97 1914-12-28 8 The BUerman Hall liner City of Bristol, lhe Brat \e^^el of the line to call at I'-i.mi g i f. on Thursday for N^w Vo-k Via Sues; She has ou board 1 4(H) tons < I mm fn ni fbe Straits, which is a record ron»ig< moot from97 words
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Article348 1914-12-28 8 Th i engagement is announced between Vo ebison Fletd-Br, Assistant Colonial Sefl eturt, Hongkong, son of i)r and Mrs t; |g* Fie eher, ol Highgbte, and Dorothy c <! iiMnabtet ol Lteuteoaol Colonel mid M<- R gt't -HarriAon, < f K< nil worth. Pittvi Im liivs, Chel ten hum. The348 words
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Article1788 1914-12-28 8 From Ceylon papers received by yesterdays mail we take the following telegrams, j A Terrible Record. Paris, December Ist. The Government is officially publishing copies of letters found upon captured German officers aud men. These letters give stories of untold horrors inflicted upon women aud child ren,1,788 words
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Advertisement227 1914-12-28 8 K4 7Z BROTHERS, LTD. Njy^^^^ MERCERISED COTTON r•, ~J I'lfl' frtttlfftrf LATKST DESI'JN-. y AjjpCaldllU, |p ji >!) In this Store you will find any kind \j *J} of a good 6hirt you want. Our nevr season's stock is selected from the out- f _f put of the best makers227 words
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