The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 August 1917
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Title Section16 1917-08-23 113 THE Singapore Free Press AN D MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, ISM No 1,56016 words
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Article314 1917-08-23 113 LEADEiM PAOK .<_ Tope's Proposals 113 Neutrals and Rationing 113 Tht. Flanders Advance 114 Tbe War Situation 114 ALtoplanes iv Commerce 114 Reconstruction 115 Verdun and the Careo 115 a Ti micendantal Craad 115 police md COURT 1111. Ilatbaurd Tragedy 119 Motorcar cases 11-. HO LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.314 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article19 1917-08-23 113 CowAN-MALTMAN.-On th 21st June, at Bt. Andrew's Church, Liverpool, Benjamin Cowan, ot Singapore, to Hehrietta Maltman, of Liverpool.19 words
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Article18 1917-08-23 113 Cantkell.— On August 13th, at Dominion Estate Kajang, the wife of J. H. Cantller, tf a bon.18 words
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Article243 1917-08-23 113 There has been no outward mail this week. Tbiß weekly leaveß on Friday. Arrangements are being made bo as to I mako the M Onr Day 1917 effort as great a buccobb aa tbat cf 1916. The list of j gentlemen who have consented to serve on243 words
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Article55 1917-08-23 113 iCOBBBOTBD O? CO Ang. If J BiK-.i 4 I 2*l dimsD^t c a** Pslvale asadiks 9 m't 2 4 27-32 Fiance tUmand Ban* 818 Ihdia, I. I. t 1 9 2 Ho-xtrKC'ie, -Um&nd 2 9% Pee m yo*oha_ia, dsmatva lo^i 3__.va, demand ;s U^CiiOß, daman* d& Savitfaisss, Ban- Bnyt&l55 words
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Article139 1917-08-23 113 Aug. 22 jm (buyers) H 09.50 t i.v 15.00 t i Gmia Na. 00 i <;u** No, f 21(lf -nt Black ortltn. *> pore 28 25 v*' .vVti*s fain' 87.5 C loss (110 la Ho fc Dom»gi (80 90 ftl ll i U**oda- DOm Clove* 'Amho.v*. ~orr- offao U%139 words
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Article, Illustration745 1917-08-23 113 .iv. -r «fm 1 *V* P• •••;.•'<• c< i ,r rfcStywH L**" The newspapers at Home view thc j atest peace proposals, those made by Bis Holiness the Pope, as having been nspired by Austria, therefore by Germany. Of that we know nothing but what745 words
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Article658 1917-08-23 113 But little is heard just now of tho ack of food m Britain, and loss of the hardships of the enemy. It is however ci vital question, held m abeyance by the summer weather and the coming or realised harvest. We have been assured that thia year658 words
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Advertisement71 1917-08-23 113 .KB r IB H_-flßaßa_S___B»B I Sjir tba Blood i, tha Life j Li4\mmm*m *ham to -„.,M IM, U.c_r., < iwiUthoroufcM Ltnedicne. Itwcpni; rhich gui kly expel froi v rendering >t clean m^ i W 0 i t o effect mmm****** J"'>filS_3K2_?_i^> rmu»4*mm. J>& j s^ tut l!li SKIN BLOOO OISEASES^71 words
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Article713 1917-08-23 114 The Premier has dashed to the ground the hopes of those who were saying (as they have said dozens of times before) "this is the great push." The latest is not intended to be a big operation. Still it has its uses, and the details713 words
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Article1107 1917-08-23 114 The war news continues to bo a record of steady and satisfactory advance m the face of considerable diffi. culties. It has to be recognized that whilst the present battle is likely to gain no sensationally rapid victories, it is a continuous struggle of a1,107 words
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Article922 1917-08-23 114 It will be a rather remarkable result of the war if air traffic for commercial purposes comes into being fir3t as long distance travelling, instead of working up through the regulation short distance journey of the original railway train or steamer into the long transcontinental922 words
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Article615 1917-08-23 115 The other day a friend put the question, The Reconstruction Committee, What on earth's that?"— a question which must have occurred to many who have little time to read the more solid newspapers and magazines dealing with the subject. Well, it is some thing m British social615 words
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Article489 1917-08-23 115 Verdun and the Car so. Rather late m the summer, probably owing to the alterations m strategy which the Russian failure caused, there have opened two more Allied campaigns against the common enemy which appear likely to cause him heavy loss of prestige, material and men. Whilst the British and489 words
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Article1131 1917-08-23 115 One of th? minor pleasures of the later Victorian times was the campaign, which assumed so prominent a vogue on the stage and m the press, against the cult of aestheticism. Nothing served to kill the success of the long haired enthusiasts so efficiently as1,131 words
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Article362 1917-08-23 116 Evidence at the Inquest. Tha Coroner (Dr T Murray Robertson) on Tuesday held an inquest touching the death of a rikisha puller named Lee Ah Loi, an Eog wa Chinese, aged 'J 4 years, who was killed ia Orchard rd on the morning of the 17th in6t by362 words
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Article150 1917-08-23 116 Rubber. Singapore, Aug 22. For the Auctions thia week which commenced today some 930 tons ware catalogued for Sale Tho tone o! tho market can only be described as fair and a considerable, number of parcels were again withdrawn. Fine Pale Crepe brought the best price of150 words
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Article60 1917-08-23 116 Wa arr. officially aßked to announce that m reply to an enquiry from Goverament, the Secretary io the Government of Burma, Revenue Department, telegraphed on the 17th instant that the price of rice m Burma is at present below the normal rate, that stocks ara ample,60 words
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Article102 1917-08-23 116 Mr G D F Sinclair, late of Semenyih Estato has obtained a captaincy m the A S C— Mr S A Mountain, late of Cheviot Estate, has obtained a commission m the R Flying Corps. (M. M.) Mr C W Abrams, who expected to ride at the forthcoming Selangor Meeting,102 words
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Article2618 1917-08-23 116 RECKLESS MOTORISTS. To the Editor, Dear Sir, I should very much like to clap the man on the back that signed himself Rex. I endorse all that be says with reference to reckless motorists, because I happen to ba one of those who can only afford to travel into2,618 words
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Article72 1917-08-23 116 From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Aug 21. A wedding took place at St George's Church, the Rev Keppol Gamier officiating. Mr RCW Rowlands, assistant master at the Malay College, Kunla Kangsar, oldest son of Mr Rowlands of Kandy, Ceylon, was married to Miss Clarisse Kats of Colombo. Mr72 words
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Article1504 1917-08-23 117 6. SOME GREAT OFFENDERS. Of all English heroes my greatest is Sir Walter Raleigh, for he gave me my tobacco and to his memory I make many daily burnt offerings. Here m Hutton's Reports, published m 1656, is the case of Sir Walter Rawley which tells1,504 words
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Article1031 1917-08-23 117 And what shall I say of thee, Bangkok Of merits a many, of faults al6o, aot a few But I could forgive thee all thy faults, were it oot for tbe New Road. The New Road, why, the very name brings to the lips the scornful smile. Do1,031 words
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1030 1917-08-23 117 The connection of German Socialism with the fortunes of a political party has no reflection m Britain. Socialism m Britain was of slow growth, aad did not become a force until the eighties; the reasons for this 6eem to be two. One is that, owing1,030 words
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Article65 1917-08-23 117 August 9. In the House of Commons, Mr Steel Maitlaud promised to inquire of the Ceylon government regarding the grafting of permits to Mr M^na6che* to travel m Cey loa. Mr Nield affirmed that Mr Meuasche was acting prejudicialy to Britir-h interests. Mr Montagu promised to draw65 words
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Article34 1917-08-23 117 Mr F B Gougb, late of Sarenggit Estate, now m the I A RO, is traiaing at the Depot of the 75th Carnatic Infantry, to which regiment he has been attach cd. (M M).34 words
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Article756 1917-08-23 118 Mr.H M Sbepton, mancger of Ulu Pari Batatas, [poh, is leaving very thortly to j join thB Army. _>___■_.-_-. Thc latest news of tho Hon E G is that he is* Asaiel nt Provost M of Arras. (B N B Gezetl I Whan Germany first ced756 words
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Article739 1917-08-23 118 Sir, On the 4th July I forwarded to you a C v of a telegram received by the from the Secretary of State for I 0 staining an appeal by Field It li tOu Duke of Uonnantfbt i u•: th irquis of Lansdowne on behalf i i lei ol739 words
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Article52 1917-08-23 118 Maaars Kennedy k Co, Panang, have received official iaformation that a 6ecoud dividend of lo 6d per share on all issued shares m The Larut Tin Dredging Ltd, wao paid m Sydney on July 31et t.nd that the book: of the Cjmpany were closed from the 17th 31st ultimo both52 words
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Article113 1917-08-23 118 The Sinpapore Chambot cf Commerce Robber Ai Bl lal Auction was held on Wednesday and Thursday when there wai offered for sale 12,688 07 pkls or 1.671 742 (fon( 748 81). Tha next; auction will bs held oa V»"ed nesday, Aug 22. Pbic :s Rhaliz: i Sm.113 words
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Article424 1917-08-23 118 Rubber. Singapore, Aug 16. For the usual w^» I Auctio oommenced.on Wednesday and fl sd noon on the following day, somt. 86 i tons were catalogued for Sh.ie, of wh eh 748 i were offered and 408 loos c sold. Pricei all round thow a declin. oa424 words
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Article138 1917-08-23 118 MALACCA vs SINOAPORI The singles games m this flxtni were placed last evening on a rather deed ground before a large attendance of spectators In the match between Dean and Salzman the game looked a certainty for the latter iv the first set, bu be played a very138 words
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Article50 1917-08-23 118 On Aug 4 two steamers were launched at the shipbuilding yards of the Hongkong and Wharapo Dock Co. Ltd., Hongkong. The Chak Sang is a vessel with a gross tonnage ot 23, 0 (dead-weight carrying capacity 3,soC_»tons on Lloyd's board), and tbe Prosper of 2,170 tons (carrying capacity 3,000 tons)50 words
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Article246 1917-08-23 118 FRASER'S SHARE CI RCULAR Singapore, \\y j The ru.-ber Bhare marke*- hai c-__ i Prrn throughout the week and oi small advanceF were recorded -o _ted buyii 9ial teatn v, lin been I this has b**-. ten Her I bcir <d at 11.05 further 1 ra iv c taken ie246 words
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Article354 1917-08-23 118 STRONG PROTEST BY A MADRAS PAPER. "Tired of Being Badgered." We have decided (says the Madras Mail of July 20 h) tht_t no aceouc the sinking of torpedoed or iii except the messages sent by R juter will henceforth appear m tbi^ paper. We ere driven to354 words
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Article29 1917-08-23 118 The London Gazette of July 25th con tamed i li-»t of officers men' lorn d by Sir Douglas Haig m despatches, including H H the Jam of Nawauagar (Ranjitsiujhi).29 words
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Article498 1917-08-23 119 The following is the directors' report to tbe shareholders for the year ended ..Ist May, to be presented at the annual meeting on Aug 25 at Evatt and Co's The net profit for the year as shown by the Profit and Loss Account amounted |o $66,213.73 as498 words
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Article306 1917-08-23 119 The report of the Shell Traneport and Trading Company for 1916 states that with the balance of £420,803 brought forward there is a credit to the profit and loss account of £2,126, 146. Deducting management, interest, legal and other ex penses and depreciation on securities, amounting to £146,746,306 words
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Article732 1917-08-23 119 Mr A E Baddeley ie recognised as acting Consul for Siam at Singapore. Rules for the Normal Classes, Singapore, are published m the Gazette. Mr G L Ham, an l MS officer, is ap pointed to act as Brd Ma^ 'rate, Singapore, with erTect from Aug732 words
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Article136 1917-08-23 119 Improvement of Communications. From Our Own Correspondent Penang Aug 17. At a committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the hon'ble Mr A F Goodrich presiding, a letter from Government was read which stated that the improve ment of the Government telegraph lines was being given136 words
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Article235 1917-08-23 119 While we are prepared to admit that there are good and bad amongst landlords, the unfortunate fact remains that the bad landlord is generally the one who oppresses, or attempts to oppress, those classes who do not easily get a hearing for their grievances. A recent example has come235 words
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Article272 1917-08-23 119 Singapore v. Malacca Doubles A large crowd watched the doubles matches m the Singapore v Malacca lawn tennis fixture on the SCC ground last evening. There were many ladies present, including the Lady Evelyn Young. The match ia which most interest was centred was that m which Kleinman272 words
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Article140 1917-08-23 119 The preliminary inquiry into the murder cf Yip Lcug Cho was held m the third court yesterday, when Wong Tang Jin alias Wong Pew was charged. Mr Edward Gill and Mr A A Simpson of thc United Eugiresrs gave evidence. Au Indian watahmaa said he heard a row140 words
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Correspondence.
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Article351 1917-08-23 119 To The Editor, Sir,. ..A few nights back a picture of a rather objectionable kind was screened by a certain Cinema Hall. What made it ptill more objectionable was its length. Portions of it had been suppressed by the Censor, a fact which suggests the objectionable nature of351 words
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Article76 1917-08-23 119 RIKISHA PULLER KILLED. A serious collision between a motor- car and a rikisha took place yesterday morning at about a quarter to nine near Abram's Horse Repository ia Orchard rd. The rikisha puller was killed on the spot, and his body taken to Tan Tock Seng's Hospital. The76 words
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Article261 1917-08-23 119 CHINA AND THE CENTRAL POWERS. The Proclamation of War. Shanghai, August 8. The Proclamation declaring war on Germany says that China, for tha principles of righteousness and humanity, severed diplomatic relations with Germany on March 14, but recently, the Germans m China have secretly supported a monarchical261 words
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Article90 1917-08-23 119 The death of Baron Amed6e Reille, artillery officer and Member of Parliament for tbe department of Tare, killed at the beginning of July, a* the front of St Quentin, brings to twelve the number of French Deputies that have fallen since the beginning of the war, including Maurice Talilandier and90 words
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Article1355 1917-08-23 120 Quiequid agunt homines nostri est I farrago libelli m Juvenal Then were f W p-op'e tbe Topicist imagines, who ever thought tbat tho S.raits contribution, aid?>d by Johoro and ah to Our Day fund, hand.oma or it was, got a plrce m the Rre&t E.npire Or1,355 words
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Article466 1917-08-23 120 Tbe August 8j Ttcn was won by ?»lre Booty with a nett score of 61. It is stated that the German and Austrian trian Legation Ftaffs were leaving Siam j by tho Falstria, duo to clear from Kohsi- chacg on Wednesday. Tho Falstria left Bangkok previously466 words
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Article1670 1917-08-23 120 The Premier's Speeches From Our Own Correspondent London, July sth. Action and talk have divided public attention thu wf tk. In tho latter category we have had two speeches by Mr Lloyd George ia Scotland, one at Dundee and the other at Glasgow, and innumerable relecencaa both1,670 words
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Article100 1917-08-23 120 Fur hcc revisions appe\- m thc of the Statutory List srsc bodies m various cauctr.e? trading is prohibited. A Notification rithaG.. i a3 offences under tha Ger: :.il Paeeport Regulations (m substitution 10. t -n fi Regulatiou 6) forging, altering or tarn paring with a passport or certificate of nationality,100 words
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Article704 1917-08-23 121 Mc B J Ferrer, th_ British Agent of Kelantan, ia down m c »nqapore. Mr Heed Begg hi? had tha Brd Class <>r:- r of the Crown cf Siam confer i. i. ]r W 3 Bbden C ihe F M S Civil Service, was reported ai704 words
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Article775 1917-08-23 121 TWENM'Y PER CENT INCREASE. Within t'.a last fe.v months, and particularly iv ihe pas: month, tha price of rict has been going up by leaps and bounds. Ind -nendent native witnesses give the prica of Xo 1 Siam as 11 c I achupak (quart) aa i^ainat775 words
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Article140 1917-08-23 121 Putnam Wnale m the course cf a letter to the editor of the Japan Advertiser says: No one who has not been bc-n m this country ia entitled to express any opinion on Chinese affairs. China ia a difficult country to understand because here you have a very simpla and140 words
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Article813 1917-08-23 121 Fron Our Own Correspondent Soerabaya, Aug 17. Local trade conditione, which have for tbe past two months been fraught with many difficulties, have now somewhat imorovad, though shipping conditions still gtve cause for complaint, A public maet iog of exporters was recently called to consider whot steps should813 words
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Article64 1917-08-23 121 Priace Mimer, the smartest pouy who has ever raced io the Straits has been sold to Java for 910,000 and thus joins that good horse Great Shot, who went down there after last meeting. Prince Mimer was one of the few ponies who was able to race alongside horses with64 words
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Article699 1917-08-23 121 (Tha following report 13 forwarded for publication). The 6eveath annual ordinary q r npral meeting was held al tbs Company's Office on Friday, tbe 10th August, at 12 noon. Mr Tan Soo Hack (Chairman) occupied the chair. There were also present Messrs Tan Chang Lock, Tan699 words
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Article101 1917-08-23 121 From Our Own Correspondent Serioui diiiicuitias are stated to have o between Britiin and the FfVtberIs Oi ..rsea tra .t. Ths latter I fuoX m 3 position to fulfil its agr ie* coning trade aod industry, a Note asserts tbat at preterit I v nty ihlpi are detained101 words
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Article85 1917-08-23 121 I told you Jftfcow tho otbei day that what Germany n<_edei wee aa official jollier someona to put Borne happiness ond pej.ce m the race.'' Ambassador Gerard. H E tha High Commissioner, subject to the approval of His Majesty the Kiag, has beea pleased to appoint Mr Robert Peebles Braßh85 words
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Article1786 1917-08-23 122 [The following is the first of a series of articles on post- war trade problems specially written for the Free Press by one with expectional opportunities of going into the subject.] German Technical Efficiency British Apathy Railway Shortcomings The "Kartel system and Dumping Throw outs or1,786 words
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Article22 1917-08-23 122 The Press Bureau announces that General A C Geddes, bas been created a k c b m recognition of his war services.22 words
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Article829 1917-08-23 122 A fine of 1500 each was yesterday inflicted on Lee Chan Kee and Leow Kit for assisting m carrying on a chap ji ki lotter_. Both have failed to pay and have been sent to prison for two months each. The case against Sub-Inspector Jumat, who829 words
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Article816 1917-08-23 122 FINES FOR DANGEROUS DRIVING AND OTHER OFFENCES. The senior magistrate, Mr W Langham Carter, was occupied yesterday morning m hearing numerous prosecutioaa against drivers of motorcars for differeot offences Inpector Hills, of the Traffic Office, prosecuted. An Orchard rd Accident. Mohamed Yahya, of Orchard-rd, was charged with driving816 words
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Article15 1917-08-23 122 Information has been received that the red light on the Middieburg Reef is not burning.15 words
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Article166 1917-08-23 123 In the ye-terday's article on the -wen f y I per cent local ri-e ia the price of Hoe, 'he cost of which is Bail to be pL'tly d^o to the ri*e m freight.. *nd* letgi ly to the, absence of suffieieot tunuage lhe ooet freigh'166 words
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Article104 1917-08-23 123 J o," 17. I 5: 5 guilder cents less than 'hut of last I par 1 alf kilo P. 1 7J Bibl „1.871 (J J%Fin 1.83 i ri coffee mai kel m F -.4 25 I Ol DO I k• Is itrou{?, of ft] guild* h104 words
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Article305 1917-08-23 123 From the Financial Adviser's Re.r>.,rt on th ci Th.: .oial gran: provided againct Intereet ou Loam is Tea. 8,821,(00, au increase of Tcs. 114 0:>0 M comp.ueJ wi:h tbe pre viou.3 >ear. The loans m queetiou are, a? il known, three m number, viz tha b >«ing.305 words
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Article112 1917-08-23 123 V% ith ri fai race to the. motor car accident reported io cur columns oa Saturday, we af e j. d thai th'- cur does no; be?, ug lo the it. ffl-. Hotel Motor Garage, but to Mr a M rl vho wi In the oat at the time <112 words
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1217 1917-08-23 123 In any lurge campaign it is necessary tc I havu well thought out a. angn i ats forth' 3 care uud iapid evacuation of tho sick a^ wouudei Iv a campaign ot .he presen megnitude if such arrangement* bad not hi en made, chaos1,217 words
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Article236 1917-08-23 123 "ON LES AURA Soldat Jaoqoea Bonhomme loquitur:— v; ue you that stretch of shell*torn mud Bpotted with pools of mire, Grosbfli by a butai abandoned trench and tortured strands c' wire, Where f-plintertd pickets reel and sag and leprous trench rata play, Tha. scour the Devil's hunting grouno to seek236 words
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Article130 1917-08-23 123 Bombay, Julj 01. A burglar, rinding himself cornered by t*o policemen ou Sandhurst Road m early hours to day attacked both wit kaifr., murdered one on the epot, Beriously injured the othar and mt Is good b.~ escape. It appears the. tb police made special arrangement* to p130 words
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Article64 1917-08-23 123 Lahore, August 9. A Civil and Military Gazetta spacial quote* M* Archibald Hard who foreshadows a schema propounded by Mr Churchill. I and under ronsidaration, by which the Allies would pool ttieiir naval resource, '.-.ci aside a nortion sufficient to opcnre command of the sea, and risk64 words
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Article232 1917-08-23 123 Tha Straits Settlements, Bays the Co;** llshman, ii busi s] id i I In a b I It J j. in'?!. r con an re iater ay si i -ted by tbo < mt at Singapore. M..« t ol bor« nr _o^ large te m tbe232 words
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Article206 1917-08-23 123 If Mr F S Jamea wi i thia Colony to go one better than the rery fair iecord it put up fur "Our day )u?t .ye. the S raita Echo, be -v]:) leave the Singapore anieetiou I o look after itself, come up i thia ancient Settlement m206 words
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Article125 1917-08-23 123 Kogue, Aug 16. The British Govern. ment haa paid -CIOGGO sterling foe f bc damege done at Zferikiee by s British air mun, though the mateii .1 dan.age v. as only assessed at Tba question of 'he Stockholm Confer* ence haa entered upon i» peculiar pi. ase, owing125 words
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Article187 1917-08-23 123 c its ib w fed m be Or' terday with I > without passport oi c ty. He cams tel en tc the Marine by t He wm fined »S. I isa curioui coincidence .bet v. derrul old gentle I Birdwood, thould hai death at eighty-four. Fii wio'e to Tha187 words
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Article469 1917-08-23 124 To the Editor, Dear Sir, I think you are adopting a couree agreeable to the interests of tbe genera! public ia reporting so fully the police court proceedings m the recent motorcar cases. We, poor devils, who ara at the mercy of these native road-hogs, are grateful tc469 words
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Article184 1917-08-23 124 Sir, With reference to a letter re the above, addressed to you by "Saggittarius." I was a witness of the film mentioned, and fail to ccc why it 6hould be classed as Objectionable." The film referred to was featuring one of London's best known movie comedians m the184 words
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Article129 1917-08-23 124 Tbe following i 3 the list of gentlemen who have conaented to serve on the General Committee for "Our Day," 1917. Messrs Andrew Agnew, R J Addie, Roland Braddell, J A Elias, G U Farrant, F J Hallifax, Lim Peng Siang, G Mugliston, Manasseh Meyer, J R Nicholson,129 words
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Article27 1917-08-23 124 The Daily Telegraph publishes a fac simile oi tbe now famous Kaiaer'e letter to Wilson, thue finally dispoaing of the frantic clumay German denials of its validity.27 words
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Article811 1917-08-23 124 The following is the report of the committee for the year ended 80th June, 1917. The income and expenditure account shows an excess of income over expendi ture of 53, 457. 53 As authorised by the members m general meeting, the Com raitte<> made a donation to811 words
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Article44 1917-08-23 124 Rubber exports from Singapore Jan to Aug 1 thia year totalled 122 989,066 pounda compared with 78,058,599 last year. Of this amount 28 millions went to Great Britain against 17 J, 86 millions to America against 484, and 8? to the continent against 71.44 words
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Article1639 1917-08-23 124 [By Submarine Gable] (Renter's Ber vice] London, Aug 14. In the House of Commons on the Colonial Office vote, Mr Walter Long said that the fine part the Dominicna and Crown Colonies had played ia the war required description. Tbe part the Dominion troops had taken was well known1,639 words
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Article8134 1917-08-23 125 London, Aug 15.— Field Marshal Haig 6ays We attacked at early morn on a wide front from the north-western outskirts of Lend to Bois Hugo, north-west of Looa, and carried the firet lines at all pointo. We are satisfactorily progreaaing. We completely crushed a counter-attack eastward f Olte8,134 words
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Article1717 1917-08-23 127 London, Aug 15 Wireless Russian Offi cial: The enemy occupied a height westward of Ocna. The Rumanians repulsed attacks m the Casinu valley. The enemy did not attack yeeterday at Focsani. Our counterattack drove out the enemy who bad penetrated trenches near Kridcheni. London, Aug 15 Wireless German1,717 words
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Article3002 1917-08-23 128 London, Aug 16. Mr Lloyd George made an important speech m the Houee of Commons on several aspects of the war situation. He first referred to the food position, which he said had very considerably improved since early m the year. In August last year, there was a3,002 words
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Article290 1917-08-23 128 London, Aug 15. The Admiralty reports that during the past week the arrivals were 2,776; and sailings 2.666; 14 ships over 1,600 tons and two under were sunk. Thirteen were unsuccessfully attacked. Three fishing vessels were sunk Rome, Aug 16. During the week ended the 12th,290 words