The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 June 1917
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Title Section15 1917-06-18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEX CENTS SINGAPORE MONDAY, JUNE, 18. 1917. NO. 9,08615 words
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Article1342 1917-06-18 1 THE MORALS OF MR PIP-SQUEAK. The morals of Temporary Second Lieutenants just now engage some public attention. It is not exclusively "Mr Pip Squeak who has come under tbe severely motherly eye of the War Office and of various private philanthropic agencies who would have us all dull and good1,342 words
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Article287 1917-06-18 1 Reports of operations from the Western Front are rather m the nature of clearing up m the centre of the Hindenbnrg line, and progress east of Messines, with raids elsewhere. One advance is of some dimen sions, being on a seven mile front. The air war was287 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement197 1917-06-18 1 GOODRICH TYRES S;™Y TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL SINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM j Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily +m I RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best m town pcoumry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged,197 words
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Advertisement109 1917-06-18 1 THB only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without outs or punctures. $telastic Snpcr-Cyres _*«S-»9-*^ _!^^^S Wk Stelastic Tyres r '^€4 mimW&f Made m Britain _-*t, v^, _y4______H_T ,*?sr %j^^^^^_sl3l from Plantation Rubber. v SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. I _Hn_S_______B_SHoßHG EM ß________H____H__S_______H_______BJ Borden's Condensed109 words
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Advertisement84 1917-06-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ching Keng Lee sell valuable town property on the 25th Page 8. Italian Circus and the next matinee Page 2. Furnished seaside bungalow to let Page 7. Saleswoman and experienced clerk wanted Page 7. King Dick motor cycle for sale Page 7. Govt of Johore call for tenders84 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous157 1917-06-18 1 THE WEEK. Monday 18th. High Water— 104 a.m.. 9-18 p.m. Italian Circus, Beach rd, 9.30 p.m. Horace Goldin at Victoria Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Tuesday 19th. High Water— 10.65 a.m., 10-1 p.m. New Moon. Italian Circus, Beaqh-rd, 9.30 p.m. Wednesday 20th. High Water— 11-35 a.m., 10-41 p.m. Thursday 21st. tJltfh Water—157 words
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143 1917-06-18 2 The Chinese Christian Church of Singa pore, Johore and Muar, fully alive to the great benefits that they themselves have received from the societies that translate, print and circulate the Scrip tures, hearing of the shortage of funds owing to the greatly increased cost of143 words
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Article171 1917-06-18 2 In connection 1! with the compaign for food economy m Germany, a piquant lit tie anecdote is related by tbe Danish newapaper Stargarder Zeitang." The pastor of Tischendorf (Saxe Weimar) had decided to preach a eermon that was to be at one and the same time171 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement56 1917-06-18 2 By Order of The Custodian of Enemy Property In the matter of the trading with the Enemy (Amendment) Ordinance 1916. AUCTION SALE Of a Grand Piano by 'G. Bechstein' To be held at our Saleroom, Nob. 16 and 17 Rallies Place. 0o Wednesday, 20th June at Uam. POVELL ft Go.56 words
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Advertisement682 1917-06-18 2 BOSTOCK'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS BEACH ROAD SINGAPORE. THE GREATEST SUCCESS ON RECORD The World's Greatest Wonder Show NEXT MATINEE Wed. June 20th BOOK IN ADVANCE AT MOUTRIE'S Not One Animal Not One Act j Not One Artiste EVER BEFORE SEEN IN SINGAPORE Electric Lighting Comfortable Seating Tbe Circus de Luxe682 words
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Advertisement584 1917-06-18 2 M*mW*&Lmm^mwBu^ (TO-NIGHT 9 IS) One of the finest Bluebirds yet produced (TO-NIGHT 9.15) THE GIRL I LOSTLAKE PRESENTING MERRY MISCHIEVOUS MYRTLE GONSALEZ In a picture version of a If gend of the Sierras Neither the moral nor criminal code is fractured. There is no M WOMAN WITH A PAST no584 words
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Advertisement655 1917-06-18 2 "MONEY" EVERY HAN AND EVERY WOMAN SHOULD sf p AT THE tK T HIS y^l ALHAMBRa] THE PIONEER AND PREMIER HOUSE OF QUA: 17 y WORLD FILM CORPORATION p_ E F v Tr BEACH Ec u A Drama of the People md for tie p "MO NS V" In 5655 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement855 1917-06-18 3 To Ni*M I To Night! ETHE mpirTj! Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. S__H____H__l SECOND SHOW 9.30 P.M. SHARP. THOMAS H. INGE'S HOST REMARKABLE PHOTO-PLAY CIVILIZATION 2 Xhe Host Da i ing and Stupendous Cinema Production m the History of Cinematography It is the most talked ot Picture In855 words
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Advertisement691 1917-06-18 3 I BOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. TEIDERS UE IRVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING WORKS. (1) Customs Office and Godown, Bandar Maharani. Hoar. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS for the above may be seen at P. W. D. Office, Johore Bahru, on any day, Friday excepted, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and691 words
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Advertisement298 1917-06-18 3 I -WRIST WATCHESGOOD RELIABLE TIMEKEEPERS A T KEEN CASH PRICES. jdmmmu W mmum Expanding J- m- 1 4 Carat Gold Am tm Watch Raflfl _L dium Dial. «^-^MMffigg[ l«g^3^__________a PRICE *J^^^^kW^^^^^^^ $85.50, P^ $95.50 aBRRBBMr each. Expanding Rolled Gold Wrist Watches. Guaranteed 10 years to keep colour. Price $55 50298 words
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919 1917-06-18 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, June 18, 1917. The week end war news is more of an indirect than a direct character but it is generally of an encouraging character. As regards the actual fighting it would appear that the chief mission of the British forces at present is by919 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article37 1917-06-18 4 Gawthobnb.—At Greenhall, Penang, the wife of Mr. Jos. Gawthobnb of a daughter. Russell.—At tbe European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on tbe 14th inst., to Mr and Mrs. W. R. Russell, of Riverside Estate, Kuala Selangor, a daughter.37 words
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Article32 1917-06-18 4 Hiam—De Mornay —at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lnmpur, on June 15th, 1817, by the Rev A. B. Champion, Chaplain ot Selangor. Mr. Robert Wcod Hiam to Miss Maud Amy de Mornay.32 words
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Article324 1917-06-18 4 A further sum of Guilders 220, has been generously contributed by the Sikhs m Medan, for tbe British Red Cross Fond. The Europe mail of May 3rd arrived by train yesterday morning, fifteen days since the last, and a further moil may be looked for early during the week. There324 words
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Article323 1917-06-18 4 NO GRECIAN REGRETS [By Submarine Gable] i&voter'p Service] Athens. J one 18. The King's departure was followed by no disorders. The royal family left the palace, eluding a crowd of ten thousand, and proceeded on board a British ware hip. i M. JonnarS informed the Government that323 words
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Article145 1917-06-18 4 Paris, June 16. In the Senate M Ribot referring to Greece declared that re para tion would be exacted for the treachery at Lariesa against the Anglo French Thessaly column. Be added the eucces siou of Alexander was subject to ratification by the constituent assembly. M145 words
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Article304 1917-06-18 4 Sob Committees of the Food Control Committee have been appointed for Penang and Malacca. The notification of May 16 prohibiting the import of motor oars accessories etc. does not include tyres. Mr Thomas Boyd, formerly manager and now a director of Gula Kalumpong, is practically restored to health m Scot304 words
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Article364 1917-06-18 4 ALL POLITICAL rßySnbm»rm,rw, I Renter's Serv London, immm if, j j Commons Mr B Jatr Uw Uotl H m Gove-nment ii r.i cii a *°!>*dfc ere without reservation He ea^d (tote, anxku-.N coneiiaced S|M W*a political pr*oo decision wbicL j| v a <-c &u announce. The Governor364 words
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Article186 1917-06-18 4 What is Happening London, June 16 The dearth oi new from Spain is exciting comment Ate a silence ot three days two Madrid cabia have been received dbted Juc.e IS, One denies that a Bilbao regiment re faeed c go on a route march the other etatee186 words
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Article186 1917-06-18 4 Mr W Bartley is appjintad StfKttf to the Food Contrc! Committee. Mr Rooeevtlt has dtfinitslf P** hie plan for raising a vc noteerfod* has advised tbe men who tad volonW that the only course vow left to to enter military service 01 civi-l" 6 In the notice Boiei :b. Dumbarton^*186 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement214 1917-06-18 4 JUST RECEIVED FRESH SHIPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN BEER IN HOGSHEADS FROM A WELL-KNOWN BREWERY FOR PARTICULARS AND PRICES APPLY TO GALDBEGK MACGREGOR GO. "S., HOBBS HARTS SAFES NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED The following sizes m Stock. Prices on application Height Width Depth I Height Width Depth 23_£by 17 by 17 inch.214 words
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Advertisement64 1917-06-18 4 G. R. Lambert Co.' PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Sa Orchard Road, Telephone 10. 10SS. Tke Oldest and Leading* Studio. First In 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Faculties, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the prodnc> tion of only the best results In Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article683 1917-06-18 5 SOARS TO UNDREAMT HEIGHTS The French Interpellations [By Submarine Cable] [Reuter 4 Servios] Par:- June 15. Replying to a demand t o t discussion of interpellations on the french offensive* from April 16 to 20, tha W3" v pr al(^ I* 9 OT,r Q ty to remove683 words
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Article80 1917-06-18 5 Breaking-up the Empire taagiai, June 15. The town of Kira a °ff io the province of Tambov pro2^mei itself an autonomous republic. A jMiaioa between the partisans of the and the provisional government halted m eight being killed and several »<tanded. The President was arrested md trjop, haye80 words
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Article45 1917-06-18 5 Wales beat an .Australian team m *Kogbv match at Cardiff on April 28th 07 12 points to 8. The Australians made capital fight, but were inferior m the **<"&d. South Wales scored chiefly m tat spell. Donelly, tor tiie Australians, <lc *«d a penalty goal.45 words
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Article223 1917-06-18 5 Rome, Jnne 11.— Signor Dallolio hai been promoted to be minister ol munitions from undersecretary. Signor Arlotta be* eomee minister without portfolio. The ministers for war and marine haye resigned to resume active service. General Giardino and Rear admiral Triangi succeed them. London. Jnne 18.— Italian official We223 words
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Article315 1917-06-18 5 Four Named Casualties Paris, June 15. During the week ending June 10 the arrivals were* 1034, the departures 1015. Four steamers of above 1600 tons and one under and three fishing boats were funk. Six steamers were un successfully attacked. London June 15. The Admiralty report that315 words
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Article189 1917-06-18 5 Relations with Government Hongkong, 80th May. At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday evening, Mr G. T. Etkins, proposing Mr. S. H. Dodwell as the representative of the Chamber on the Legislative Council m succession to Mr. P. H. Holyoak, who is absent189 words
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Article38 1917-06-18 5 A very enjoyable performance, m aid of the Red Cross Fond, was given m Ipoh on Saturday, Jane 9, by an amatenr company called the Marrymakers." The eoneert was a decided success, and the fond should benefit materially.38 words
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Article162 1917-06-18 5 AMERICAS LIBERTY LOAN {By Submarine Oablel [Renter's Service] Washington, June 18. The Liberty loan has been oversubscribed by many hundred million dollars. Mr McAdoo m a statement says It is impossible at present to state the exact amount ol over subscription but the figures are being published162 words
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Article434 1917-06-18 5 Terrible Monitions Explosion London, June 15. A correspondent at Asbton under Lyne says a terrific explosion on Wednesday afternoon hurled fragments of boilers, bricks, the framework of gas holders m all directions. Over an area of a mile the streets immediately resembled a shambles. Fire followed and434 words
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Article65 1917-06-18 5 London, June 15. Reuter understands that replies have now been despatched to the note of the United Spates regarding China. While agreeing m general principles with the view of the United States some other powers will not find it possi ble to act m the manner65 words
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Article82 1917-06-18 5 Ireland must be Heaven," is the title of a new song, whose authors must have grasped that m Erin's isle there are no liquor restrictions or Military Service Act, no darkening orders and no food regulations. Inspector A Watson, of the Hongkong Sanitary Board, who, after residing m the Colony82 words
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Article537 1917-06-18 5 IMPROVING MESSINES Active Raiding {By Bubmariae Gable] ilßestar'f Service] London, June 15. Marshal Huig We attacked yesterday evening east and south of Messines, astride the Yprts Cornincs canal and quickly overcame all resistance. We gained our whe'e objective m both localities and took prisoner over 160, aj howitzer537 words
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Article132 1917-06-18 5 London, June 16. The Admiralty re potts that our naval aeroplanes dropped a large number of bombs om the aerodrome at St Denis Westrem thie morning. Many direct hits were observed, dense columns of smoke and flames arising. All returned safely. The Roll of Prisoners London, June132 words
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Article83 1917-06-18 5 Hastening to Petrograd. Tokio, 25th May. The American Railway Commission to' Russia, headed by Mr. John F. Stevens, arrived m Yokohama this morning. The party starts this evening for Tsuruga by special train provided by the Imperial Railways. The party had no time to receive a formal83 words
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Advertisement129 1917-06-18 5 lust Received 'CHRISTY s i SDMGLE AND DOUBLE TERAi HATS IN GREY, FAWN AND CUBA ALL SIZES STOCKED Robinson Co. Mr. H. N. BUCKERIDGE (late of Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Begs to announce that be has opentd a STUDIO at The BURLINGTON, coleman st Artistic Portraiture; Groups, Commercial129 words
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Advertisement736 1917-06-18 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND i FOR LONDON. Pot particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTSI KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated m Holland, Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—B, collyer Quay. CHD2K CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS ISDJA736 words
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Advertisement602 1917-06-18 6 P. 0. B™» hrn AND Alpcab JLine (Companies Incorporated In England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract witn His Majesty's Government.) For: China. Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Men, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. HAIL LINES. HOMBWABO (FOB EUBOPB). 1 OOTWABD (FOB 0B»A| INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE602 words
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Advertisement716 1917-06-18 6 M. Wi MESSAGERIES MlRitiL INCORPORATED f ■MU. LIRI, Fortnightly service betw«.„ _52F-**^Bs.\Sk BRANCH LINI For further Information apply J- COURTOis, Gagginolco (Ebtablibbed is Bikoapobe m„ No. 6. 7, 8 6-a, MALACCA STREEI Life Boat Yard TANJONG ROO. Ship Chandlery Depot j SAMBAU STREET. We have always steam launches for sale,716 words
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Article59 1917-06-18 7 :Cjbk«otbd or to Jane 16.) Baa* 4 n»e 4§ d;ru»n^ 24 J PikttasSe e_t_>a Bm a 2 4 18-16 francs demand Bank 616 Carou, T. T. HOBtSXCSO. Itmaol s*l% Prem fennoHenta, damnr-l 109 JAvAf San_ani 84*J Hi. iesoE, ch -nand *>&% bwTlBnaSE. Bank > rrrfr *c.«« Bank ol En59 words
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Article145 1917-06-18 7 June 16 Tin (100 tons) 5109.00 Gemkien 16.00 OC^Almlml CcS* mm% 1 26.26 GarcMer CnVc No. t 25.00 Peppen Biack ordin. 8 po** 29.25 Pepper, (Wbitr fair) 89.00 £at«_-.«re (110 to :ho It 42.00 2?Btrne£*e (80 to the I 62.00 _ace (Banda) 80.00 Jiovee (Ambo!ca) nom. Sa'.i OnSEM (1%145 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement605 1917-06-18 7 •a————-——-—— m m o______n__a______K_nnn_a_ar3^__BHßß— hh^ War or Peace. Fahine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHtR PROPERTY IS P IHE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). BEAfj OFTICE: Wiae_cBtor House, Stagipore. LONDON QTnOL i n, Old lowry, R.G. rhaj Ocmpaa*605 words
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Advertisement515 1917-06-18 7 THE HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Head Office SINGAPORE, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, 5 &6. Branches ■alaeea, ISS First Cross Street; Muar, 77/79 Jalan Suleiman. capital. Registered- 58,000,000. Issued.- $4,0c0,f00. Subscribed $3,500,000. Paid °P i $1,750,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lim Peng Siang Esq Chairman. The Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Lee Choon Guan515 words
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Advertisement777 1917-06-18 7 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. < (Incorporated In New Zealand. Fill Insuranoes effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MIRIII Insurances accepted to all parts of tbe world at lowest rates. Wil lISI aooepted to all parts. I. HENRY, Manager. Oflloas 2, Fliliysoi Oreei. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd.777 words
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Advertisement630 1917-06-18 7 VACANCY For capable saleswoman m Ladies Outfitting Dept. Good salary to clever hand. JOHI LITTLE ft Co. (Incorporated m England.) 18-6 20-6 EXPERI.NCED EURASIAN CLERK Wanted with knowledge of book keeping. Good salary and prospect 4 to suitable man. Apply giving particulars oi experience to c/o Free Press. 18 6630 words
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Advertisement42 1917-06-18 7 MASSAGE HALL NO. 233 BhNCOOLEV ST. TELEPHONE 10. 1467 OPEN DAILY 6 a.m.- fi. p m. *r?fZ r i f _Mm4^l =j n^^EPf. I I mm s^^i I I m^SMmmJCmZ^m -.y MASSAGE, BATHS MANICURE, Bt Mb. Fdjita, Mbb. Habu and Many Assistants.42 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous362 1917-06-18 7 MAIL TABLB To-day. intetxrediatc and local mul«, wt:i ct »oo»« Id 11 st below Penapg, Malacoa, F.M.S (by Train) poo daily (except Sunday). Jotaore, 8. P. 80. 11 a.m.. 11.80. I, 4 411 p.m P. Batam A P. Balang Hock Keng 8.80 ah Cncob HockGan 8.30 ah Medan Rumphius 9362 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter1628 1917-06-18 8 To thb Editor, Sir, The object of the above Ordinance is to secure from every person m the receipt of a total income of 18,000 or more a year a contribution to the cost of the war. The Ordinance provides that the contribution shall increase not1,628 words
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Article87 1917-06-18 8 From Our (hen Correspondent Penang, Jnne 16. At the meeting of New Tambun mines Mr Saye presiding said the financial poai tion was unsatisfactory. The present tributor had failed to pay the minimum tribute and he feared the company was nnable to carry on. The report and accounts87 words
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Article69 1917-06-18 8 Singapore Tent No 1. The cost of a furnished tent complete is abqut 92,600, and we look to Singapore for not less than three, with Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan one each, which will be a most useful Malayan Contribution. Subscriptions can be sent to this Office, or69 words
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Article103 1917-06-18 8 The Germans have given orders for all traces of the devastation of Louvain to be cleared away within a month. The municipality of that town will bear the cost. The Adelphi -Hotel last night had a great number of guests who passed a most enjoyable evening. Miss Lolita Ramos had103 words
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Article390 1917-06-18 8 And Problems of War and Peace. At the Anglo Chinese School Hall on last Friday evening Mr Nagle presiding, the Hon Dr Lim Boon Keng delivered a lecture on come Chinese thinkers who were confronted with problems such as those which the world has to solve to day.390 words
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Article261 1917-06-18 8 The SCC soccer team went to Tanglin (or a league match with the Middlesex on Saturday afternoon and retained their all wine record, retiring the victors by two goals" to nil. The soldier?, however, are a much improved aide, and furnished sturdy opposition for the Club, without having the261 words
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Article133 1917-06-18 8 The Spring Cup was competed for on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for Mr W R Forde, who returned a net score of 78. Twenty eight cards were taken out and the following were returned. W R Forde 40 35 plus 8 78 J133 words
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Article101 1917-06-18 8 A pretty wedding was solemnised on Friday morning at St Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, m the presence of number friends, between Mr Robert Wood Hiam, of the F M S Railway Department, Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Maud Amy de Mornay, only daughter of the late Mr H A de Mornay,101 words
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Article609 1917-06-18 8 TOURNAMENT HANDICAPS. The handicaps have now been finally fixed for the various handicapped events m the 8 C C Lawn Tennis Tournament. .The championship and profession pairs are, of course, scratch events. Some 'preliminary ties m the latter have already been played, and a beginning609 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement31 1917-06-18 8 PERFECTION Scotch Whisky 10 Years Old Blend FOX HEPBURN EDINBURGH SOLE AGENTS SWEE LEE CO. 15, CROSS STREET. Printed and Published by Walter _oi. peace at the Singapore Free Press, Limited31 words
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Advertisement213 1917-06-18 8 GAME. JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SIBERIAN PHEASANTS ALSO °l A SMALL SUPPLY'OF WILD DOCK^TEAL AND SNIPE SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE CO ith l Incorporated In Straits Settlements t 1 1 Bracelets and Bangles OP EVERY DESCRIPTION _______HeF*" :r _Pl_____«. Plain Gold and Platinum. B. P. DE SILVA, -mm SINGAPORE213 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous47 1917-06-18 8 S.V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. TO-DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S JR E v. ii n do Maxim Co. ii n Corner of Orchard-rd and Cairn Hill rd« Veterans Co. 6.00 Labrador Malay Co. 5.16 Raffles Institution SVC Band. G G Wace, Captain Actg. Adjutant, S. V. C.47 words
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