The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 July 1917
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Title Section17 1917-07-16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTI SER TE$ CENTS SINGAPOBE WONVSX t JULY 16, 1917. NO. 9,11017 words
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Article175 1917-07-16 1 Accounts of Rhodesia's great work m the war— Page 8. A full account of the battle of the dunes has come through— Page 5. The air defences of London are to be the subject of special enquiry Page 5. The Cameos concluded a successful season here on175 words
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Article1588 1917-07-16 1 2. THE TONGUES OF THE LAW. The other morning when we discoursed upon some old law reports you aeked me m what language they were prinked. They are m the three tongues of the Law and these be French, Latin and English, stated m order of1,588 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement199 1917-07-16 1 609DRICH TYRES $\FETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily H'FFLgS Bi.KcRY AND CONFECTIONERY The best m town Upconntry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES ftfiOTOR GARAGE 'Zir Fr 2k and inglisb Cars199 words
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Advertisement202 1917-07-16 1 THE only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate CkTJ§(>oo miles without cuts or punctures. ■•'>■ i 'if Super-crres ffi mk Stelastic Tyres Si W Made m Britain S -|T/'^s^S^ ,> from Plantation Rubber. SOL# AGBNTS International Trading Company, Limited. Your Baby's Health depends on its nourishment. In nature's original202 words
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Advertisement115 1917-07-16 1 l IST ADVERTISEMENTS. *.Vi teaway'a for the latest thing m Ira U Page 8. C-.; check Macgregor have a small >hipment of AJleno cigars Page 4. Cbenge of programme at Harmston's Circus; Fresh pictures at the Empire Page 2. Sale of choice lace on behalf cf the French War Orphans'115 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous135 1917-07-16 1 THE WEEK. Hoodai 16th. Hlgb Water— lo-29 a.m., 9 44 p.m. Harm6ton's Gircas. Toesdaj 17th. 9lgh Water— 0 57 a.m., 10 23 p.m. Harmßton's Circus. Wednesday 18th. High Water— 1-22 a.m., 10 57 p.m. Y.W.C.A.. hostel opening, 5.15 p.m. Harmston'B Circus, 4 and 9 pm. Thursday 15th. High Watei— il-h135 words
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Article192 1917-07-16 2 Reasons for the establishment of a Ministry ol Art for Great Britain were given by Mr Wynford Dewnurst at an all British concert at the Steinway Hall. The wordt "Taate Pays," said Mr Dew hunt, should be engraven on the minds cf all British manufacturers, most of whom had to192 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement390 1917-07-16 2 Harmsten's Circus Location:— BEACH ROAD. To-Nlght To-Might Our New Programme NEW ARTISTES NEW ACTS Next i Matinee, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 18. Doors Open at"3. Commence at 4. Children Half /.Price'at" Matinees only. Popular Prices of Admission. Fall Box, Six Seats'sls c eoond Chairs $1.00 Single Seat, Box 3 Stalls SO390 words
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Advertisement717 1917-07-16 2 I 9j'Z I WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT P The Cosiest Theatre In Singapore that shows the Best Films accompanied by good Music— YES WE HAVE A NEW ORCHESTRA...SHALL US P LXTS! (TO-NIGHT 9.IS) A SENSATIONAL BLUEBIRD PRODUCTION (TONIGHT 9.15) "W LOVE GIRL" Presenting the Cleverest of Juveniles on the717 words
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Advertisement632 1917-07-16 2 Better Pictures, Better Music, Better Surroundings and Better Seiv ABB SOME Or THE FEATURES OF TBE ALHAMBRI The Pioneer aid Premier House. Tbe House of Quality Beach PATHS PRESENTS A POWERFUL GOLD ROOSTER PLAY 'THE EMPRESS IN 5 ACTS. The etirring portrayal of an agonizing eoui's triumph, over threatening strong632 words
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Advertisement680 1917-07-16 3 I iflfl^Mßl AT THE POPOUR PHOTOPLAY HOOSE ■■■■■BfJ nSMPiRE I g^HUHH Tan jong Fagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. HHHMH I SECOND SHOW 9-30 SHARP s MASKED WOMAN X I V An exceptionally Strong Gold Seal Drama m 3 Parts. 3 ALICE IN SOCIETY 3 A ROARING 3-PART L-KO FARCE680 words
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Advertisement345 1917-07-16 3 THE KAMPAR TIN MINING COMPANY LIMITED. (m liquidation). NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting ot The Kampar Tin Mining Company, Limited (In Liquidation; will be held at Gres.ham House, Battery Road, Singapore, on Tuesday, the Slst July, 1917, at 2-80 p.m. BUSINESS. 1. To receive the Liquidator's Reporfc'and345 words
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Advertisement363 1917-07-16 3 NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be dosed oa Saturday, 2lst July. Hari Raya Puasa (Mohamedan Festival). 16-7 20-7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the demolition of buildings on and the clearing of the site of a proposed back lane at rear of Nos. 42 2363 words
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Advertisement36 1917-07-16 3 WHITEAWAY'S VISIT SINGAPORE'S MOST MODERN STORE FOR TEUNKS, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS PORTMANTEAUX Gladstone Bags Attache Cases Suit Cases ETC., ETC. AT KEEN Gash Prices Large New Stocks Just Received WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAWi Co., LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.)36 words
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Article48 1917-07-16 4 Domestic Occurrences DEATH. Tripp.— On the 8th May, at "The Home Hospital," Exeter, Ellib Charlotte Isabelle Tripp, daughter of the late/Colonel Anderson, 19th Regt. (Prince rs of Wales's Own), the dearly-loved -wife of Charles Llewellyn Howard Tripp, Surgeon, of The Chest nuts, Stap'egrove, Taanton, and formerly of Singapore.48 words
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711 1917-07-16 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, July 16, 1917. Cabin news rece ved during the weekend is exceptionally bulky, following on the somewhat meagre allowance of Saturday. Most of the political mat ters, though of interest, are not of first importance, and the reflection might almost be a concluding phrase of711 words
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Article611 1917-07-16 4 Tha General Officer Commanding would be gad to let it bo known that be hop?r all those wbo are going borne to join up, without having filled m Forms A and B, will eend their narne3 to Fort Canning, m order to complete us far as possible, the records of611 words
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Article554 1917-07-16 4 Athene, July 14. Parliament meets on July 26. Amsterdam July 14 At a Bitting of the main committee of the Reichstag Socialist members protested against the absence of Bethmann Hoiiweg. Dr. Helfferich explained that Bethmann Hollweg was absent onavoidably bat he, Helfferich, an:- other ministers were pre paced554 words
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Article151 1917-07-16 4 London, July 12. Silver is at 40£ d. i Continental and other demand it steady. New York, July 18.— American bankers have purchased from the Mining Corpora- tion of Canada 200,000 ounces of silver at 88 9*16 (cents). The highest recent price' m New York was 80 i.151 words
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Article81 1917-07-16 4 Shanghai, July 13.—The republicans are attacking Peking with artillery, machine guos and aeroplanes. Already R.GCO cf Chang heun'.B troops have surrendered. Tientsin, July 18.—Republican head quarters report that Ohang heun's 8 000 men occupied the Temple of Heaven. They surrendered after two hours' fight ing, and81 words
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Article70 1917-07-16 4 It was a sore point with Mr Choate that, unlike most of the other Great Powers, the United State* do not provide an official residence for their Ambassador m London. He used to tell of a man who was found by a policeman wandering aimlessly along Oxford-street one night. Go70 words
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Article284 1917-07-16 4 SPAIN 'S NEUTRALITY KING ALFONSOJNTERYIEWh, Financial Indigestion [H? Hnhm»rin» O*hl< [Renter's Serrioe] London, July 14.— King Alfonso I viewed by the Dmv BxorefiA pondt-n', erapb-'i d thai neutral to ih» i v. i. vi.i said "0 w K,l*ttotn France a*-^ exrMlrru. HT«j nippy taem Wttk nece* mu^ Eugland could send284 words
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Article468 1917-07-16 4 Changing as the War Changs London, July 18.— Mr Bilfour bpeia at the Maneon Houte replying lo the Cat congratulatory address or: thi mtm tbe vieit to America, eaid it wae Ml iDg, almo6t amusing, to a cynic ie obsa how German aim 6 change j468 words
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Advertisement106 1917-07-16 4 JUST EECEIVED A SMALL SHIPMENT OF AUeno Cigars HAVANA LEAP SUPPLIED TO THE SPORTS CLUB, LONDON. GALD3EGK, IOGREii AGO. NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED ENGLISH 'THIT^RIUS' I] II DIAMOND CUT-ROLLERS ■mff^Pti_ <THE HERCULES> V^L^J^^^^^^B DIAMOND CUT-ROLLI RS PRICES, ON APPUCATiON. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR.106 words
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Advertisement63 1917-07-16 4 G. R. Lambert Co.; PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Road, Telephone Mo. 1033. Tilt Oldest and Leading Studio, Flnt In 187S, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resouroes, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture, Child63 words
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Article582 1917-07-16 5 Ltans still the wrong side ofjhb yser our Men's Gallantry H B-> Bubm*na« Cable! X [Renter's Service] 4 -Reuters corre?pocdH" ;r tells p. sraphic story B a'tsck cm cur new front m-; o: the rich, to which, be m W h exaggerated imporWjt ol -be582 words
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Article27 1917-07-16 5 i^ H T nne trade statistics and m n cx P° rt a of X 3 622,900 June^ 00 t9 of *559.8 M compared with27 words
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Article17 1917-07-16 5 '•W bub. i 1# Th oonrtltntton bai IM »wart do details op to now.17 words
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Article227 1917-07-16 5 NEW FRANCHISE FOR PRUSSIA Government Creates Agency for Peace [By Smbmarine Cable] [Heater's Service] London, July IB.— Opinion is growing m Holland that the German Government is itself supporting the democratic agitation with a view to obtaining .peace. Amsterdam, July 14. A Berlin massage states that the Crown227 words
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Article54 1917-07-16 5 London, July 14. Germany hai apolo gised to Norway for the Rautenfels affair on June 24, and states that Rauteufels has been dismissed. Others coucerned will be puuiehed. The explosives were not intended for U3B m Norway, but were placed m Rantenfels'~luggage without the knowledge of54 words
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Article266 1917-07-16 5 London, July 14. Field Marshal Haig reports We drove off enemy parties west of Queant. We carried out successfully bombing operations agaiust railway stations, hutments and aerodromes during the night* time of Wednesday. AH our machines returned. There was unceasing aerial activity on both sides all day266 words
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Article138 1917-07-16 5 Paiis, July IS During the week end ing July 8 tha arrivals were 1,067 and, .auiiiogs 1.0C9. The sinkings were three, above and ona below 1,600 tons. Nine were unsuccessfully attacked. London, July 14.— The Admiralty states: The British transport Armadale, with a •small nntner of troops138 words
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Article45 1917-07-16 5 London, July 12.— The casualties lists ■how: Naval wounded: £ieut Athol E Gudgeon (Reserve), George R Turner (Volunteer Reserve). Slightly wounded Fligbtsublieut John C Tanner (Navy). Naval Division wounded: Sublieqtß I Stanley M Pettitt, Bernard Elphicke. I Ronald M Pym (Volunteer Resei ve.)45 words
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Article376 1917-07-16 5 LONDON'S DEFENCES TO BE EXAMINED Government's Responsibility [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, July 14. Mr Llcyd George, replying to a deputation of London M Pa, admitted that there was a tpacial case (or defending London, but the safety of the soldiers at the trout must be pat376 words
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Article303 1917-07-16 5 London, July 18.— A French communique says The artillery struggle was particularly active at night m the region of St Quentin, tbe Pantheon and on both banks of tbe Meuee. London, July 14. French communique: There was fairly violent artillery firing south east of St Quentin and south303 words
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Article46 1917-07-16 5 New York, July 14. Government has decided to intern the German and pro 'German members of the International World Workers 1 organisation, who have been concerned m the instigation oi labour troubles m the western Statee ever since war was declared.46 words
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Article41 1917-07-16 5 I Jassy, July 14. Four Conservative Ministers m the Coalition Cabinet have I resigned, demanding two more Conserva ti ve seats m the Cabinet, the resignation of M Bratlano and the appointment of W Take Jonescu as Foreign Minister.41 words
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Article320 1917-07-16 5 GERMAN PRESSED ON WHOLE LINE More Prisoners Taken (By Bubmaiin* Gable] [Beater's Service] London, July 18. Wicelass Russian Official: Daring Wednesday's battles we.) captured ten officers and 860 men (moafc.y Germans), rive heavy guns and ten ma j chine guns. I London, Jul? i 8. Wireless. German Official320 words
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194 1917-07-16 5 London, Jnly 14. The Frees Bureau states Mr Lloyd George has telegraphed to the Russian Premier Please accept tbe hsartiett congratulations of the Bri tish Government on the success of the Russian offensive. It is a splendid tribute to the practical wisdom and determination of the194 words
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Article216 1917-07-16 5 THE COTTON CRISIS The Result of Negotiations Manchester, July 18. It is understood the census of stocks of cotton m spinners' hands reveals the quantity is lower than was supposed. It is probable the Control Board will recommend the curtailment of production of the trails to four d: ye a216 words
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Article26 1917-07-16 5 I London, July 18.— The result of the i South Monmouth by e-eleotion was Sir Garrod Thomas (Liberal) 6,769 Mr Pardoe Thomas (independent) 727.26 words
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Advertisement192 1917-07-16 5 ROBINSON Co. BRIAR PIPES VULCANITE MOUTHPIECES NO. A NO. C NO. B NO. D See Window "17^ Exceptional Display V Value TOBACCO, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES. (late of Messrs lAF FET CE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) bog'i lo announce that be baa opened a STUDIO n,e BURLINGI' ON, colem m st.192 words
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Advertisement735 1917-07-16 6 ELLERMAN LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., agents; KONINKLIJKE PAKETVURT MAATSCNAPPIJ (Incorporated In Holland, Boy*l PacKet Navigation Co., of Batavia. t— 3, OOLbTBB QUAT. QfIDBB OOHTBAOT WITH TBS NBTHBRLASDd IHDIA735 words
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Advertisement903 1917-07-16 6 N« 11. JAPAN HAIL STEAMSHIP Ikl.. Ltd, (ißooipov&ted In Jayan), EUROPEAN LINE. A set vice Is maintained! between Yokonami ▼la ports to Marseilles, London, undet mal eontraot with toe Imperial Jafanese Qoven ment. The New Twin screw ntoamwi malntawlng this setrloe hate been apeolalli designed and oonatraofted, and are flttel903 words
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Advertisement286 1917-07-16 6 SUPPLIES FOR 1 Estates Mines Etl Acetic Acid. 99 per cent pure. H 4nt Fumigators ("Four Oaks") Sulphur Powder. V Arsenite of Soda for killing out laial \spinalls Best Copal Varnish. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with ing Ballistite which holds more pigefl shooting records than any other powfl Cement "Pistol"286 words
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Advertisement603 1917-07-16 7 yah or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP m GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFIC& Winchester Honse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! SI, Old Jewry, FC M OompwMr aw 530.00 C iepofdted with the Bnpveme603 words
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Advertisement503 1917-07-16 7 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up .Y. 80,000,000 Keaerve Fund.... .Y. 31,800,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. riee-Pretident. Y. Yamakawa £sf DIRECTORS. J. Inouye Esq. Y. Yamabawa Esq. N.Soma Esq. M. Odagirt Esq. Km Sonoda Esf T. Kawasnima Esq. R. Klmara Esq.503 words
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Advertisement551 1917-07-16 7 NEW ZEiUND INSURANCE Co., Ltd, FIRE AND MARINE. (Incorporated In New Zealand.) UHt-TSZE INSURANCE ISSOC Hi. ÜBINE. v (Ineotporated to Hongkong.) emil FIRE INSURANCE Go., ltd, HIE. (incorporated m Hongkong.) 10N00I GUARANTEE 1 ACCIDENT Co. Ltd. GUARANTEE. (Incorporated to England.) Fire and Marine Risks of every descripi'os underwritten at lowest551 words
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Advertisement138 1917-07-16 7 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd Natr Eitriin to Bofiso flirt. Telephone 1261. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frc sen Meats etc.. can be deliverer to shipping at the Wharves, or v the Singapore Roads on shor aotioa. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays 8 a.m. to S p a m mm mmm138 words
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Advertisement625 1917-07-16 7 FOR SALE BY TENDER. Two MULTITUBULAR RETURN TUBE BOILERS; salved ex "Chiyo Maru,** as t&ey lie on Wharf of Taikoo Dockyard Hongkong Particulars— dia over all 16 ft. S in. Length 11 ft. 8 m.; Four Furnaces weight about 55 tons. Tenders will be opened at Tokio on 4th August.625 words
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Miscellaneous642 1917-07-16 7 EXCHANGE. iCOBBBOno OP TO July 14 J Bank 4mi M I4| h d.^maci 2-4} FdlTßlo OStdill 8 m/l M 2 4 18-10 fianet demand Bank SlB laoiA, T. T. HOaasoss dem&n J 14% Pr em Yokohama, £«man« 100 Java, daman i 184 Bahseok, demand 66| Soyßßßiase. Bank haying ♦8.P4 Bank642 words
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Article238 1917-07-16 8 NOTHING COMFORTING IN THE NAME Debate Dropped LBy Sabmmrine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, July 13, In the House of Commons, the Mesopotamia debate was resumed* Mr Aequith questioned the desirability ol appointing a tribunal, being of opinion that the House of Commons alone was able to say whether statesmen238 words
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Article379 1917-07-16 8 Marvellous Journey of Motor Boats London, July 18. A despatch of the High Commissioner of South Africa is gazetted covering the Rhodeeian operations since August, 1914. IS tells for the first time, how by stirring enterprise, courage and bulldog pertinacity, the German com mand on379 words
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Article136 1917-07-16 8 AUSTRALIA'S GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS. London, July 14. Reuter's correspon- j dent at headquarters states that Field Marshal Uaig has published a telegram from the Governor General of the Com monwealth to Mr Walter Long, conveying the hearty congratulations of the Government and people of Australia on the recent spendid acLi vement136 words
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Article211 1917-07-16 8 from Owr Own Corrupondtni Ipoh, July 15. A special meeting of the F. M. S. Chamber of Mines was held to consider Mr Payne Gall we* 'a and the Governments bills to amend the Mining Enactment, and also a Government letter regarding the amendments to,211 words
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Article146 1917-07-16 8 There was a well pleased audience at the closipg derformance of the Cameos on Saturday night and many encores. Also a collection m aid of the French Orphans War Fund realised the respectable total of 9265.40. The programme was a trifle uneven, exceedingly good items beiijg sandwiched between146 words
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Article82 1917-07-16 8 The Lore Oirl greatly pleased the audience at the Palladium on Saturday night, proving to be a strong story of unusual parts, delightfully acted. The smaller pictures were all ot an acceptable character, and excellent music by' the band added the desired touch to the entertainment. At the Empire82 words
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Article66 1917-07-16 8 The Men's June Medal (Bogey) was won by R L D Woodhouie one down Five cards were taken out. There was no competition for the Ladies' Jane Medal (stroke) owing to insufficient entries The Men's July Medal (stroke) will be played for on Saturday and Sunday July66 words
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Article305 1917-07-16 8 WHAT IS FAME Fediral Capital Unknown. A local resident sends as a 'letter, says the Malay Mail, which he received by last mail from Mr A D Allan, the former well known Singapore merchant and sportsman, now doing his bit at Home as one of the newly appointed Government Scrutineers305 words
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Article1266 1917-07-16 8 UNCERTAINTIES OF WORKINGS. Measure of Success Expected. The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of the Kinta Association, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the registered offices, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. There were present the hon'bla Mr W W Cook (presiding) and Messrs W H Macgre gor (director). J Somerville,1,266 words
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Article134 1917-07-16 8 In aid of this Fund, on Wednesday at Messrs Ching Keng Lee's, Raffles Place, there will be sold by auction a quantity oi fine lace, hand made, of various kinds such as Maltese, &c. There should be a good attendance and material benefit to the Fund.134 words
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Article52 1917-07-16 8 TO DAY'S TIES. A Singles. Edwards v Ruchwaldy. Sinclair v Bateman or Hartnell. C Singles. Turner v Parr or Moss. Hacker v Cruttwell. Newcomers. Lecot v Jamieson or Laybourne. A Doubles. Tinsley and Griffith-Jones v Thorougood and Wodehouse. B Doubles. Terzano and Patterson v Cassells52 words
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Article184 1917-07-16 8 The driver of bullock cart no 2855 is wanted by. the police. Govindasamy, a clerk, loaded rubber m this cart and the driver cannot be found. Vice-Admiral Sir George John Scott Warrender, k c b, k c v o, who died on Jan 8-, left personal property of the value184 words
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Advertisement252 1917-07-16 8 GAME. 1 JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF i SIBERIAN PHEASANTS! ALSO I A" SHALL SUPPLY OF I WILD DUCK, TEAL AND ShiPfl SINGAPORE COt D STORAGE CO., I J (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.' I ESTD. gfr)--^X l|f.X^fl^ 18V2 I PATRONIZED EY R OYuJ DIAMOND GEM j \£L KECKUCES PENDANTS252 words
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