The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 June 1917
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Title Section15 1917-06-22 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE FBIDAY, JUNE 22, 1917. NO. 9,09015 words
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Article268 1917-06-22 1 The Cape Assembly have decided by a very large, majority against republican tendencies. Strongly expressed was the opinion that a German Central Africa would be a menace to South Africa Page 10. Yesterday counter attacks of the Germans on the Souchez River were driven back by us268 words
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Article1409 1917-06-22 1 I.— Getting There. Ooty, of course, means Ootacamund, the pride of Southern India. Yon will book your rooms before your passage, if you are wise. Ooty is no suppliant for yoor patronage. It will take you only if convenient, and it is well to leave no1,409 words
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Advertisement196 1917-06-22 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE "ST French and English C*rs In196 words
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Advertisement203 1917-06-22 1 THE only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Stclastic" Supcr-Cyrcs t\ Ik Stelastic Tyres Made in Britain W^/^^^^^ from Plantation Rubber. SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. Your Baby's Health depends on its nourishment. In nature's original plan, infants were nourished by203 words
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Advertisement68 1917-06-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Seven eeater Studbaker for sale Pace 9. Lamp carbons wanted Page 9. Straits Trading Co. meeting Page 8. Mining engineer seeks employment Page 9. Connell Bros for Borden's malted milk Page 1. First night of the Bandman Page 2. Week end attractions of Sea View Hotel —Pape 10.68 words
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Miscellaneous113 1917-06-22 1 THE WEEK. Frldaj 22nd. High Wate»— -45 fc.no., 11-68 p.m. Bandman Opera, Vic. Theatre. Italian Circus, Beach- rd, 9.0 p.m. I Homeward mail closes at 2 p.m. Sttwdaj 23rd. I High Watet— l-18 a.m. Lodge St. George, 9 p.m. Bandman Opera, Vic. Theatre. Prince of Wales' Birthday (1894). j Homeward113 words
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Article343 1917-06-22 2 Weapons In a Street Affray. At the Central Criminal Court on April BO before the Recorder, a number of Chinaman were indicted for an affray in the East-end of London. The men, whose ages ranged between 24 and 85 and who were attired in European drees, mostly343 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement553 1917-06-22 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 HODTRIB'S Not One Animal Not One Act Not One Artiste EVER BEFORE SEEN IN SINGAPORE Electric Lighting Comfortable Seating The Circus de Luxe MATINEES:553 words
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Advertisement926 1917-06-22 2 THRILLS. LAUGHTER AND PArnT^^ AT THE r **HOS ALHAMBRa The Pioneer and Premier House The House of Quali y d ESSANAY PRESENTS Ch *W. "WSNE WOMEN SONG" IN 2 ACTS Keeping in fine restraint any desire that nrti havr prominence the ("ownlall of the character frori wtotd the tt<, B926 words
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Article645 1917-06-22 3 CENTRAL AFRICA NOT ENOUGH. Professor Paul Prenss, a German ex plorer," who in many parts of the world, including a great deal of Africa, South America, and Central America, has com* bined botanical studies with political commissions for the German Foreign Office, contributed recently to the Hamburger Nachrichten an article645 words
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Advertisement546 1917-06-22 3 to Night! To Night!! EAT THE HpH| mpir"E Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. SECOND SHOW 9.30 P.M. SHARP. THOMAS H. INCES HOST REMARKABLE PHOTO-PLAY CIVILIZATION Z. jbe Mas: Luring and Stupendous Cinema Production in the History of Cinematography It Is the most talked ol Picture In Town. Thousands546 words
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Advertisement523 1917-06-22 3 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. TERDERS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING 10RKS. (1) Customs Office and Godown, Bandar Maharani. ■oar. 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. and 4523 words
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Advertisement679 1917-06-22 3 THE STRAITS TRADING Co., Ltd. Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary General Meeting of the Straits Trading Company Limited, will be held atthe Company's Registered Office, 11 Collyer <$ay. on Friday 29th June 1917 at noon, for the purposes following namely 1. To receive and consider the Statement of679 words
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Advertisement148 1917-06-22 3 WARNING. The number plates of Bullock Cart No. 2628 [red ground and white figures 1917) are reported fctolen. W. E HOOPER. Registrar of Vehicles. Singapore. 23th June 1917. 21-6 23-6 NOTICE. The Government is prepared to consider offers for the purchase of the land and buildings known as the "Old148 words
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Advertisement180 1917-06-22 3 -GENT'S WEAR AT LOWEST CASH PRICES ABRTEX CELLULAR DNDERWEAR. The Ideal weight for the tropics Prices Singlets $1.75. Drawers $1.75. Union Suit $2.95. I it 41 i GENT'S WHITB tL$ f i|' J M f*H^. K TWILL TUNIC W^v^iiJ^m >J V^UmAj t_J SHIRT W W?^ GENT'S SLEEPING CE||rg ALL WO180 words
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1371 1917-06-22 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, June 22, 1917. Speaking quite plainly we really cannot see what useful purpose is served by one of Reuter'a young men dishing up the stuff about German morale which is cabled in to-day's telegrams. We have heard these stories as often before, almost as we1,371 words
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Article141 1917-06-22 4 Zurich, Jane 21. CoDbtantine was hooted on the evening of hit arrival at Lugano, walking on the lake front. The mob was so threatening that the King fled to hie hotel bat was forced to take refuge in a cape en route. Later an automobile, j escorted by141 words
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658 1917-06-22 4 In the case of the twenty Chinamen charged at the Old Bailey with rioting near the docks, the Recorder (Sir Forest Fulton) congratulated Choy Loy, the inter preter, for the, admirable manner in which he had interpreted in the ca&e, a4ding I have658 words
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Article326 1917-06-22 4 KEPPEL H4RBOCB Hotb A meeting of the Uc«r c held at the police eo«,', »ooi. There w lr 0B .fj Larjjjljam Carter [pretidi chi it» mancer Cator, Kx' H r 7*.' Co, OUoote and Mr R j AdJi Asn M.j,, Tlipre wp.b only a abort tione, ei C326 words
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Article29 1917-06-22 4 The Hon Treasurer Mr A W Viek, Chit tered Bank acknowledges receipt furthr contributions. Already acknowledged 521.62ii f The Officers R A Mese, Singapore 90 •2L711.K29 words
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52 1917-06-22 4 The following donations have beec received by Mr A W Vick at the Charters Bank. Already acknowledged ll.Sf'.j; Miss N Rangel I Rev Dexter Allen I Whiteaway Laidlaw and Co (W L Co 10 Claud 2 Zaida 1 Agnes 1 Yettie 1 Violet 1) 1?52 words
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Article163 1917-06-22 4 Tbe opening of the Oriental Ciceo* Ipoh e new picture honse. by H H the Sc: tan of Perak took place on Sa;urday uiib The gross takings on tho opening nigt were in aid of the British Red Crest Fane and tbe Committee lotfc forward163 words
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Article137 1917-06-22 4 The report of tfefl r :>- Rab v|L^ 19)6, states tbat ttu rur amounted to 2.5nr.i 7! pio-s pric* realittu cC including tbe Bsttmeted < ["J^g sold portion of the rrop waeeq alV f TK 2b 5.27d per lb London land6 o d^ oo0 !l* prop for 1917 ie137 words
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Advertisement225 1917-06-22 4 JUST RECEIVED FRESH SHIPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN BEER IN HOGSHEADS FROM A WELL-KNOWN BREWERY FOR PARTICULARS AND PRICES APPLY TO CALDBECK. MAC6REGOR CO. HOBBS HART'S SAFES NEW STOCK JVST ARRIVED The following sices in Block. Prices en application Height Width Depth I Height Width Depth 33 by 17 by 17 inch.225 words
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Advertisement62 1917-06-22 4 6. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS li Onkwi Road, Telephone 10. 1035. The Oldest and Leading Stodlo. First In 1872, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results in Studio Portraiture, ChildStudies,62 words
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Article608 1917-06-22 5 DEMOCRACY AND THE WAR [By ■ebmariae Gable} [Better's Berrioe] London, Juna^ 21, Mr Barnei replying {he toast of the victory ol the Allies y a dinner at Connaught Rooms, London, Hi flrsfc speech as a member of the tor cabinet. He said: We are now at jjjqq608 words
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Article208 1917-06-22 5 Union Jans 21.- -The House of Comnong by 291 votes to 25 agreed to thirty ■i age qualification of woman vote?. aJ:r: j several Government amend .laiing the clause of the Electoral 'B nSifn| to soldiers and sailors votes. Si Grcrga Cave intimated that it was Prop-? that208 words
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Article391 1917-06-22 5 A CORRESPONDENT'S VIEWS [By Submarine Cable] [Renter'. Service] London, June 20. Renter a correspon dent at Headquarters says although much has been written as to the decline of German moral which is not borna out by tangible results, still when the statements of prisoners from all parts of391 words
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Article275 1917-06-22 5 London. Jane 20. Fieldmarshal Haig reports We recaptured posts eastward of Moochy le Prenx from which the enemy drove as on Monday. The enemy last; night heavily bombarded oar position of the Soachez river and thrice unsuccessfully counter attacked the positions he lost yesterday. London, June 20. A275 words
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Article125 1917-06-22 5 London, June 20. Italian Official We carried out a violent offensive on the Asiago plateau a,nd damaged the defences at many points. We progressed, inflicting severe losses, advanced over difficult ground and carried formidable positions on Mount Ortigara including the summit of hill 2105. We took prisoner 036125 words
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Article206 1917-06-22 5 SILVER ft COTTON £By Submarine Ottlel IRenUr's Semoel New York, June 20.— Shipments of silver via San Francieoo started in March with between a million and a hall and two million ounces monthly. The change was made because of the better facilities, lower freight rates, and war insurance.206 words
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Article173 1917-06-22 5 London, June 20— *In the House of Commons replying to Mr Goulding who aeked as to the whether his attention had been called to congestion in the tea trade, and if he would take steps to facili tate its transport from India at least in the reduced shipments173 words
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Article337 1917-06-22 5 London, Jane 20. Speaking at the Empire Parliamentary Association's luncheon in his honour, at which Mr Asqnith presided, Mr Balfour spoke of the limitless and unforgettable hospitality his mission received in America, which was not merely formal and external but was obviously fiom the heart. He was337 words
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Article78 1917-06-22 5 London June 20. East Africa Official Beginning from June 6 we operated in Lindi with the object of cleaning out the enemy from the shores and estuary of tbe Lukeledi River. Warships assisted and we surprised the enemy and landed near Mrjeka. We drove the Germans, who had78 words
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Article139 1917-06-22 5 BOHEMIAN REVOLUTION [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] Paris, June 20. Authoritative advices show that Prague is at present tha centre of a great revolutionary movement aimiDg at securing a Czech national constituent assembly on the basis ol universal suffrage. Disturbances have broken out in several towns. Amsterdam,139 words
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Article250 1917-06-22 5 London, June 20.— Reuter learns with reference to recent reports of the revival of German intrigue in Afghanistan and the neighbouring countries of Central Asia, that official advicoe confirm the rumours of the activity of German agents in Turkestan witb on object of stirring up the people250 words
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Article148 1917-06-22 5 Athene, June 20. Thirty-one persons will be expelled and 108 removed to places whence escape is impossible. The former include M Gounaris, M Streit, General Dousmanie, Colonel Metaxas. M Sayias the Reservist leader, M Livieratos the ringleader in the events of December. The latter include the ex premiers148 words
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Article214 1917-06-22 5 AMERICA CHINA London, June 19. A telegram received in London announces that the incident connected with the American note to China is closed. The facts are that when the note wos Bent to the Allies on Jane 6, a eitnilar communication, probably qwing to a misunderstanding, was deliver* ed at214 words
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Advertisement149 1917-06-22 5 ROBINSON Co. /f^/^^^Tv Aftern«]o2i i^^ <^^f^f>^^ l^ tMBROIDIRLD and SCALLOPED BORDER Price sp^-^5 eacli. Afternoon Tea Cloths J^ilil^ RENNAISSANCE LAGE M&£§£ fifP I Size 36 by 36 TMifM''^^—^>"-?--4 '^«H* Price $1.50 eaeb. r^^^ Size 45 fcy 45 >r iSf^^ 4 ->. >~-T Price S2 50 eacn. \&S^f J OTHER DESIGNS149 words
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Advertisement748 1917-06-22 6 ELLERMAN LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN BNOLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTSJ KOMNKLMKE PAKETVMRT MAATSCHAPPSJ (Incorporated In Holland, Roytl PaeKet Navigation Co., of Batavlt. 3—3, COLLTBB QUAY. GMDBB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVBRHMBXB748 words
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Advertisement607 1917-06-22 6 Us OaiTise India AND v /Ypcab JLine (Oompaniea Inoorf orated 1b England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with Hla Majesty Government.) For; China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mttflterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe). I Ootwabd (job Obisa) I INTERMEDIATE607 words
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Advertisement616 1917-06-22 6 N. Y. K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. I A servtoe Ii maintained between ?o*ob»ib» via ports to MarseUleß, London, ander mi) contract with the Imperial Japanese Gkrtera meat. The Mew Twin screw Steamen tp^iwfaiining this set vie e have been epeotalit designed and constructed,616 words
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Advertisement232 1917-06-22 6 m. m KESBAGERIES mmL aNCORPORATLDr^^Bi «^IL LINI, Fortnightly service »u*«, BRAHCH LIM£, Fortulphtly service bet*c* n fc«, Haiphong. "«iw«,n fcalgoo.-r^^ For further lnfcrttatlon pply k J- da COURTCis w i«i», Gaggino sCo (Established in Bikoapoh w t "•.•.T.BAta.WuCttn,^ Life Boat Yam TANJONG ROO. Ship Chandlery Depot SAMBAU STREET We have232 words
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405 1917-06-22 7 The Captain's Sfbry. t New York. April 15. Captain Emery Rice, of the American steamer Mongolia, in conversation with a representative of the Associated Press, described his encounter with an enemy submarine. It was 5.22 in the afternoon of April 19, said the captain, that405 words
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Article432 1917-06-22 7 Singapore, Jane 18, 1917. Beans, Long per catty 09 do. French do 18 Beef perlb. 25 Beefsteak do 16 Bean Sprouts per catty 2$ Bamboo Sprouts do 03 Blachan do 14 Brinjals do ...01 Cabbage, Bata via do nil do. China do nil do. Baited do 09432 words
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Article678 1917-06-22 7 Mr Justice Low, at the Old Bailey yesterday, sentenced Anthony Thomas Spalding, forty eight, an assistant Censor of Cables at the Press Bureau, residing at Putney, to three years' penal servitude for collecting without authority and com munioating information calculated to be useful to the enemy,678 words
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Advertisement25 1917-06-22 7 Avon MOTOR CYCLES Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) JUST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SOLE AGENTS.25 words
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Advertisement72 1917-06-22 7 F*"™ Another of C. B.'s Delicacies aHM^ Bt^i C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES UNEXCELLED. "2£ZZL B Crosse Blackwell guarantee dßtL^MffiAw S? these and all their other table delicacies to he |S!ssspSlii|| D m m produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. [l^^a^^ r W AGENTS POR LXA PERRINS 1 WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. ;fj72 words
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Advertisement392 1917-06-22 7 THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom by special Act of Parliament) Temporary Assurance at Lowest Cost The Standard issues policies for one, three, five or seven years at very low rates. These policies are specially suitable for collateral security, cover for an advance or overdraft, or392 words
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Advertisement273 1917-06-22 7 J3L vS> I*. i-l-XOtf tr^ mi jj VH S»- 3fcf TLt v*.\ 4H 3«^ f vWm IS V B ft^^^E afc Ivu j i-«*w/ **wt CAk H M BL^H ■il>s r^ L? jfl3yT IS I^^^^hH s rJE^i Aiift ii i fwl l¥lfil«M^tf WAR LOAN PREMIUM TICKETS. t For Small investors273 words
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Article1283 1917-06-22 8 War and Wine— The Nile of Africa and Of America An Emergency Bearing Metal The Neareat and Faintest Star An Unlooked for Sonroe of Fires— Counterfeit Mahogany Seasoning of Iron— Carried by the Clouds— A Po.ket Water- Heater. From whatever point of view it is con sidered, the1,283 words
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Article334 1917-06-22 8 "Vanoo" (Mr Arnold White) writes in the Referee Oat of every hundred pounds required for the War England provides ninety five. Ninety five per cent, of all wheat raised in the United Kingdom is grown in England. Ninety per cent, of trade, manufacture, and commerce of the334 words
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Article1749 1917-06-22 8 To Deo. 81 May To date 1918 Abaco 87,462 Allagar, Deo 800,400 28,000 146,800 A.Gajah.Sep 189,600, 46,940 Alor Pongsu 233,701 22,000 86,496 Alma, 870,700 80,000 126,800 Ampat, Sep 165,680 17,600 88,484 An- Johore, Mar 251,266 28,789 120,709 An-Malay.Deo 1,732,988 127,249 647,208 AnS'tra.May 848,698 78,817 880,188 Asahan, July1,749 words
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Article201 1917-06-22 8 In above list the total* in c monthly totals for Jan-Dec. lD( jio^ In which the Company's year eo« jj after the name. Third «>I°«»JJaHJ 1917 total to dale and second f^teD*; of the past month. Every A. Kinta, June 14 26 J Ayer Weng 000 9C Deebook201 words
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Advertisement218 1917-06-22 8 For BODY, BRAIN& NERVE Vitajgr Restores the PhyuctL Mental and Nervoui energies so quickly ued up ia modera life. PROGRESS TRANSPORTATION has always been closely linked with progress, a step in advance of it, leading the way. The locomotive and the steamship made possible the tremendous strides civilization has taken218 words
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Article102 1917-06-22 9 Jane 21, 1917. The following are the shares n« to which changes are notified in Messrs Fraser and Co's yesterday's share list: I Buyers Sellers Ayer Molek 92.25 02.40 Glenealy 2.20 2 40 Jeram 1 50 1.60 Jimah 1.70 1 »0 Kempas 7.60 7 90 Lunaa 6.80102 words
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Article56 1917-06-22 9 ■Cobb«ctid P» to June Sl.» e&nt -5 v 1 4| d iMtfi M 24j c:«d2itrf bmi 2 4 1 8- 18 ffttuaet d»m&nd itank 616 (bdia^ T. T. aoseFons, Twiani ei%Preiu r 9TOBA«IA, HmOMiA 108 -AV4, dSHIR 184J •^iuSEDJS, d- -larJ «5i 3CVBSIIGH* ».ank^.. *S.C4 B&nic tl Sn.'- >.z:d56 words
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Article136 1917-06-22 9 June 21. Tin (125 ton3) $118.50 Oftznfe'ti 16. C0 6kMBMM Ovfcl >'■■■• I 26.26 Q*^aSiiti Ca^s* No r 26.00 PtafpM £:ack Briin< pa?« 29.25 Rqßptt, (Wltti f *ti) 40.00 S'aSiTiff£i (UO Id tb« I* 42.00 Vatnagi to it* ii 62. C0 Jfi&tte (EecdoJ 80.00 Clcvus (Asabofna) nom, *&h Coffai136 words
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Advertisement590 1917-06-22 9 'A ah or Peacf, Famini or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP IB GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMITCD. (INCORPORATED IN BTRAITS SETTLEMENTS), HEA» OFFICE; Whi cheater HOnse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i SI, Old Jl«wn E.C. 1 Oozapast bas XSO.OOO flepostted with590 words
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Advertisement507 1917-06-22 9 THE HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Head Office SINGAPORE, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, 5 6. Branches Malacca, 193 First Cross Street; Hoar. 77/79 Jalan Suleiman. CAPITAL. Registered.... 88,000,000. o k^T^ 54.0C0.C00. Hnbscribed 93.500,000. Paid °P 91.750.C00. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lim Peng Siang Esq Chairman. The Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Lee Choon Guan507 words
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Advertisement774 1917-06-22 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Ineotforated in New Zealand. fill ißßmances effected on Buildings, BenJ ana Merchandise of every descrlftfon. MIRIKI Insurances accepted Io all partß ol •be world at lowest ralost VIB RISK accepted to all parts. J. HENRY, Manager. Offloas 2, Flilaysofl Iran. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated774 words
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Advertisement487 1917-06-22 9 WANTED Oprn Arc Lamp Carbons 18 m/m cored and 12 m/m solid, both ten inches long. Also flame arc lamp carbons 10 m/m and 9 m/m both 23 inches long. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Kuala Lumpur. 22-6 mw 27-6 WANTED Mining Engineer "Australian" seeks Employment as Prospector or Managing Tin Mine. Experience487 words
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Miscellaneous462 1917-06-22 9 MAIL TABLB To day. LnM'trT'cdi&te and local malic vsui be found ,v list boiow Feoarg, MfJaoca, F.M.c (frj 7?a<a} I ».co daily (except Sunday). Jotoie. 8. 9. 80, 11 a.m., tI.SC, 1, 4 A I p.ta Cucob Uock Gan 8.30 ah P. Batam kP. Bnlang Hock Keng 6.80 am Kerimon462 words
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Article915 1917-06-22 10 CAPE REPUBLICANISM WILL HAVE NONE OF IT [By Btibmanne CaM«] Wmafr'm Barries] The Resolution Capetown, Jane 20. There was great public interest in an important debate in the Assembly upon the following motion by the veteran South African statesman, ex premier John X Merriman That this House viewing with alarm915 words
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Article81 1917-06-22 10 There will be a football match at Bukit Sembawang on Sunday, the Wireless team being met by a combination under the description of Mr F M Toscenie's XI, The latter will ba:— A M Trowell, goal; WC Hill and R II Gule, backs J OD "Meal, R W Sinclair81 words
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Article153 1917-06-22 10 In the third police court, before Mr Mndie, yesterday afternoon, the hearing was continued of the preliminary inquiry into the charge against Mr F Williamson, managing partner of the Asiatic Motor Works, Ltd, of causing the death of an unknown elderly Chinese in Stamford rd on April153 words
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Article209 1917-06-22 10 The latest series of the official war films, The Battle of the Aocre, and the Advance of the Tank-, have reached Singapore in charge of Mr. Bandman's representative who U now making arrangements to ex hibit these films throughout the Straits Settlements and F M209 words
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Article49 1917-06-22 10 The Alhambra have a strong programme of Easanays, dramatic and fantastic. Also the Crimson Stain mystery and the latest Pathe. At the Harima the Purple Mask is still running, with two exciting episodes, while a five reeler the "Yoke of Gold" comes on in the second show.49 words
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Article240 1917-06-22 10 At four o'clock yesterday (Thursday) morning the Fire Brigade was called to New Market- rd where a block of five shop houses were ablaze when the brigade reached there, and work to prevent the flames Bpreading was performed. Three engines turned out and returned at 8240 words
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Article118 1917-06-22 10 The following property was dissjosed of by auction at the sale rooms of Messrs S Noah Alhabsbee k Co, Johore Bahru, on Thursday of last week, the purchaser being H H Tunku Fatimah binte A Sultan Abubakar. Land at Kampong Abdul Samat, Johore Bahru, area 1 rood and118 words
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Article310 1917-06-22 10 Rubber. Singapore, June 21. A weaker tone was experienced at this week's auction, which occupied two days and prices all round show a decline. The highest prices paid were 8185 .for Fine Pale Crepe and 9132 for Ribbed Smoked Sheet (paid for, one lot only in each310 words
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Article160 1917-06-22 10 GUTHRIE 'S RUBBER REPORT. Singapore, Jane SI. At the Weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday prices were again marked down, the highest paid for Fine Pale Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet being 1184 and 9181 per pikul respectively. For prime lots of both grades competition was good, bat lower quality160 words
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Article218 1917-06-22 10 Ifc may be taken for granted that the principle of standardization will be acted upon to the greatest possible extent, in both hulls and motors. It is understood thai the question of cutting the timber in the forests to the ehapes and sizes required in the shipyards218 words
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Article28 1917-06-22 10 Sunday, June 24. Johnston's Pier. 9.10 and 11 a.m. 2.80 ind 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow. 9.80 and 10.80 a.m 12.15, 8 and 5 80 p.m.28 words
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Article146 1917-06-22 10 S C C THENNIS TOURN AMENT. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Championship. Wodehouse beat Brown, 6—l, 2 6, O. A Class Single Handicap. Tyler beat Dean, w.o. Tinsley vs Donnell, postponed. Sinclair beat Nathan, 6—B, B—6.8 6. Edwards beat Hunt, 6 4, 6 4. MHligan vb Ruchwaldy, postponed. Newcomer's Handicap. Lecot beat Leach,146 words
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Article85 1917-06-22 10 A. Clabs Single Handicap. Doig vs Wodehouse. B. Class Single. Palgrave vs Hesta. Maephail vs Laybonrne. Wreford vs de Mello C. Class Single. Wilson vs Terzano. Lay ton vs Thomson, postponed to Tuesday. Holden vs Jones. Sennett vs Hogg. < Newcomer's Handicap. Fifoot vs Hughes. Webb vs85 words
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Article244 1917-06-22 10 S.V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. I TO DAY. 5.15 Drill Hall SV A Recrnite. •t do SRE v. iin do Maxim Co. 5.10 do -V Chin— a Co. 5.15 Bras Basah Road Malay Co. 5.00 M Labrador do Drill Hall SF A Coy. 6.15 Raffles Inttitution SVC Band. Saturday, June 28.244 words
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Article129 1917-06-22 10 The following is a list of past and prejSent Singapore Boy Scouts, who have joined Hie Majesty's forces since the outi break of war. Aviet C, Bligh L. (b) Cherry WT, Den nieon C B. (c) Hogan S V, Lingard E, Little J, Martin H,129 words
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Advertisement233 1917-06-22 10 SINGAPORE DIRECTOR Please send your Name Address for Publication in new Directory Free no charge made Singapore Office Kelly and Walsh Singapore Head Offige Dollar Directory Co. Hongkn^ V DIAMOND GEM j J$L NECKUCES PENDANTS j Bß p 3fr 0F EVERY DE6CEIPTION AT &*^Sk MODERATE Wfr &&g 1&£ BP DF233 words
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