The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 November 1917
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Title Section15 1917-11-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. rBN CENTS. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 1917. NO. 9,22015 words
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Article306 1917-11-23 1 The Italians have held off further heavy attacks successfully—Page 6. The Our Day total is rising rapidly and is now over $265,000—Page 10. News of the injury to Captain G S Carver has been received—Page 4. There were a good many changes m the local share list306 words
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Article1040 1917-11-23 1 What a morning we have had; "a deuce of a time" as the ehip'i pfttrot said Little heaps of the various topes of the British Empire's coinage for the East lie before ue, all collected within ft few months. Each coin represents a ocr tain1,040 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1917-11-23 1 GOODRICH TYRES SArSTY TREAD Raffles Hotel Saturday, 24th November I DINNER "'CINEMA J.GrowtherShaw&Go. jj. I/ fust eceive(l A Large Kan^e of :^Jt\ v w /f: Suitings M"* jlf Sporting Tweeds Xl 11 Tennis and Cricketing IffM I Flannel and Serge. .-•v|"J|^ tiy Merchant Tailors. Jp SPECIAL EASONABLE I PATRIOTIC OSTCARDS102 words
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Advertisement96 1917-11-23 1 TH B only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. suiastic Super-Cyres v vS H /JF Made m Britain HjS^ from Plantation Rubber, SOLE International Trading Company, Limited. Keep Your Baby Healthy and Contented york.u ££f*gjo Mothers, you owe it to yourself and96 words
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Advertisement170 1917-11-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bankruptcy notice re Chop Eian Thye Page 8. Notice re Ampang Tin Co meeting Page 3. Menu for Our Day dinner at the hotel Van Wijk—Page 1. New films at the Empire, Harima Hall, Gaiety and Casino cinemas —Page 2. Whiteaway Laidlaw's have a large selection of travelling170 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous69 1917-11-23 1 THE WEEK. Friday 23rd. High Wat™ 5 0?a 453 p.m. St. Clement. Lodge St George Regular, 8 p.m. Saturday 24th. High Water- 607 A.m., 6-36 p.m. Chinese Com Bank meeting, noon. Sunday 25th. High Water— 7> 4 a.m., 7-61 p.m. 25th Sunday after Trinity. ffondty 26th. Hign W'&lor- 7 £669 words
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Article396 1917-11-23 2 In Round the Empire N'jtaa of United Empire the following apoeaig. According to a Treasury minute pub liahed od July 2s. the S:rait» Settlements, having alrflady undertaken to pay from its revenues a war contribctuu of £ldi ,000 a year for five years from July 1, 1916,396 words
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Article242 1917-11-23 2 Huh Anger at Coal Pact With Britain. The hUgu*, Sept 22. The Berlin Local Advertiser (Lokal Anzeiger) to day prints io a very prominent position a two column appeal to Holland not make a coaling egreement "with Great Britain, and m particular denounces Holland's competent Finance Minister, M.242 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement500 1917-11-23 2 IF BEAUTY IS SKIN DEEP The Rhinoceros is Handsome. IF ADVERTISING IS WASTE YOU DON'T WANT THE DOLLAR DIRECTORY A Scottish Goncert In aid of War Relief Funds, under the DistiDguis bed Patronage of His Excellency SIR ARTHUR YOUNG, G.C.M.G. will be hvld undoi- the auspices of the SINGAPORE ST.500 words
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Advertisement1118 1917-11-23 2 SOME SPLENDID EXCLUSIVE** 1 AT THE I A.LHAMBRa| ie Hall For Music. The Pioneer Premier Bouse The House of Ou-iu i Drama of Magnificent Quality Thomas Bi F I u The Golden Clow I MS ACTS. I a int^nfeely attractive picture offering a splendid plot, fine coaract. ttlng, magnificent Bteglng1,118 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement823 1917-11-23 3 SFF Xs< At the\^AEMPIRE ps/To-Night\ AUCTION SALE OF Excellent Walnut Stained Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Dinner and Tea Services, Glassware, Tennis Gear, Plants, etc etc. To be Held at F. O. 6, Bungalow, Tanglln Barracks, (off Tanglin Road) On Saturday, 24th November 7977, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising: \n excellent823 words
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Advertisement794 1917-11-23 3 The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1888. Io tbc Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. IN BANKRUPrOY. No. 167 of 1914. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on a petition filed the 36th day of September, 1917, a Receiving Order against Chop Kian Ihye oi No. 29, Telok Ayer Btreet, Singapore,794 words
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Advertisement403 1917-11-23 3 STRAITS MERCHANT SERYI&E GUILD Dispensary Buildings, Baffles Place, Singapore are Honorary Agents of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild where subscriptions are received, new members enrolled and all members are welcome as Visitors during their stay m port. 27-iO 27-1 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. THE EXCISE EHACTMEHT, 1915. Sessions of the Lice403 words
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Advertisement224 1917-11-23 3 -WHITEAWAYSFOR SUPERIOR QUALITY TRAVELLING GOODS LjJuA 1 llCix\ DUll Jl C C C mSm \j t\ O Jj 3 y^ AWm Superior quality leather CafiL^^^ 9 shht strap and I'ocbct Ti* 'jj %m %M C d vrf U ijj E d gl i sh m ade pai d ted brown224 words
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Article49 1917-11-23 4 Clfmenti Smith— Oct l», at Kirby House, Hungerford. viite of Lieat Col. Hubkrt Clemknti Smith, D.5.0 Royal Engineers, daughter. Fisher.— Oct. P. at Lame, Ireland, wife of F. C. Fibhbb, of Allagar Estate, Peiak. son. Owen.— Oct. 15, at London, wife of Donald A. Owen (of Sarawak), son.49 words
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Article32 1917-11-23 4 Walter —Killed In action, en Oct. 6, 19 7, Lieut. Cecil Waltek, Devonshire Ktgimrnt. beloved youngest son of Major Frederic Edward Waiter, M.V 0 l&te Koyal Artillery, aged 3*.32 words
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1327 1917-11-23 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Nov. 23, 1917. The scene of the British advance chronicled m some detail to-day by the Field Marshal, who does not usually descend to such length, and by the more graphic account of Reuter's Cor respondent, is m the Somme district which has not been1,327 words
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Article460 1917-11-23 4 BOXING AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITION, At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the National Amateur Society gave an exhibition of boxing and athletics iv aid of Our Day Fund. There was a moderate attendance. The evenirg opened with an excellent overture ilo popular '*Poet and Peaeant" by Madaiue Dietz460 words
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Article226 1917-11-23 4 Story of Missing Gems. Paris. A. remarkable story concerning the dis appearance of Russian Crown jewels, be lieved to be the most magnificent m Europe, will be published by the Journal. The fact of their absence eeetns to have arisen through a rich American woman questioning a226 words
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Article176 1917-11-23 4 At the time of the capture of the Ru manian petroleum fields much was made m the German Prtee of the great accession which this represented to the ratoaroM of the Central Powers. At the pretent time, however, one cf tbe co:r.ruones-t questions m Germany is176 words
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Article200 1917-11-23 4 Position of the Lord Roberts Workshops The directorate of the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops for Disabled >o!dier« and Sailors cay The disabled Een em ployed at the workshops are on strike fer Id an hour increase all roucd. with 6 minimum of 25s per week Since the200 words
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Article144 1917-11-23 4 A Refinement of Austrian C it y According to au Jta:. communique en Acs n prisoner of Rumai.iun Blttomlltf M| Itmlttni say,, that ra At.. II ian 6o!difr was it>O>f I flfl atti escape. Bf order dI t l:e cct: m battaLon he m Dblffled to144 words
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Article21 1917-11-23 4 Agents Latham A Co y Kampong Kamuuting Tir the firet fortmgh I i i.v J__J r<" J21 words
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Article302 1917-11-23 4 MINISTERIAL STAFFS FLftn, MAXIMALISTb UT Fighting at hgh Hfcuter'. Service] Pe'i.grad. Vv 20 -T, againt the M- i:c 'QE whern np- >t>ntlj m i^p the M 11 .tuta v, i t bUfed P^nfmpoi thikill > b?en arrested m Pan c v*«u i°g with Kaledin. T« ministerial staff?302 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement160 1917-11-23 4 WE BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS FOR: The Gresta Blanca Wine Coy. OF CALIFORNIA. Prices on Application to Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. I^inltyTuletide SPECIAL DISPLAYS Xmas Bazaar Toy Fair Xmas Wines Provisions Xmas Crackers Books Xmas Cards Fancy Goods, etc., etc. Our New Catalogue160 words
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Advertisement64 1917-11-23 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS I a Orchard Koad, Telephone No. 1035 The Oldest aid Leading Studio First in 1879, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring alwayB the production of only the best results in Studio Portraiture,64 words
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THE BATTLE OF THE TANKS
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Article810 1917-11-23 5 Secret of attack well kept L)n^on, N'ov 21, Renter's correspon c' at British Headquartsra writes: Rarely Ihem been a more dramatic stroke m lan fchat denls the Germans m our ctTriUf-ive Tae great "impregnable" Hill— twiH line has baen penetrated at numerous points. It was primarily the :.\ck-5810 words
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Article801 1917-11-23 5 No Artillery Preparation London, Nov 21.— Field Marshal Haig Between St Quentin and the Scarpa the tanks broke through successive belts of wire cf great depth and strength. The infantry followed and stormed the first defensive system of the Hindenburg line. The tanks and infantry pressed on and801 words
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Article141 1917-11-23 5 TROOPS FIVE MILES DISTANT In Contact with Enemy [By Submarine Otbie] [Renter's S«-tu«] London, Nov 21. Palestine official The situation northward of Jaffa is un changed. Territorial Infantry carried Kuryit el Enab, six miles west of Jerusalem on Monday at the bayonet's point. The Scottish occupied Bertlikia,141 words
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Article103 1917-11-23 5 Successful Advance London, Nov 21. French communique We made several successful raids at night time north and south of St Quentin and brought back prisoners. There was a violent artillery struggle m the region of Cnaume Wood. London, Nov 22. French communique West of Lamiette we103 words
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Article51 1917-11-23 5 Enemy Progress Checked London, Nov 21. Wireless Italian offi cial There was intense artillery fire on the whole front yesterday. Italian and British monitors are cooperating m the coastal zone. We repulsed three violent attacks on Mount Pertica. Infantry actions were not renewed on Monte Tomba or Monte51 words
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Article33 1917-11-23 5 AT LAST NO VOTE FOR C Os London, Nov 21. In the House of Commons an amendment to the Electoral Reform Bill was adopted by 209 votes to 171, disenfranchising conscientious ob jectors.33 words
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Article27 1917-11-23 5 London, Nov 22.— Tbe Food Controller has prohibited the sale or use of cream between Dec 8 and April 80 for luxury purposes.27 words
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Article33 1917-11-23 5 London, Nov 18. A Oazette orders tbe transfer to the Treasury of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company shares at the rate of fiftyone pounds steiling per hundred florin (share.)33 words
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Article275 1917-11-23 5 London, Nov iO. Silver is at 484 d. The market is quiet. aerodromes, transport and railways were bombed. Batteries and small groups of infantry were machine gunned and valuable information was gained. Only five hostile machines were Been on the battle front. Eleven of ours were loet275 words
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Article289 1917-11-23 5 ENEMY REMAINS BEHIND MINEFIELDS Several Ships Damaged I [By Submarine Cable] [ifcotor'i Barrio*] London, Nov 21. Admiralty: Details of Saturday's action m the Heligoland Bight cay that towards eight we Bigtited four light cruisers ov a northed; coarse, accompanied by destroyers, minesweepers oc pirol vessels. Tho latter289 words
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Article132 1917-11-23 5 Submarine Losses Rise Washington, Nov 21. The Navy Depart ment announces that tbe American des troyed Chauncey has been sunk m collision m the war zone yesterday morning. Probably twentyone lives were lost. London Nov 22. Tbe French official ■ays there were 648 arrivals, 961 depar tures132 words
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Article353 1917-11-23 5 By Courtesy op the French Conbulatb, Paris, Nov 21st 6.10 p.m.— The French 3 per centf bonds are at francs 59.75 and the 5 percent at 87. 7f Rubber ie quoted at 2s 6jd per pound. The French Chamber voted by 418 against 65 an order of353 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement162 1917-11-23 5 ROBINSON Co New Shipment of "La Flor de la Isbefa Cigars MANILA PER BO OF Londres 100 Rein a Victoria 50 Princesas 50 Favourites A Corree 50 Erevas 50 Bouquets 25 Perfectos 25 Imperials 25 Especiales Tabacalera 25 Especiales Flor de Isbela 25 > < Imperial Service Smoking Mixture and162 words
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Advertisement650 1917-11-23 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In J*yas). EUROPEAN LINE. Ftr Hujktng, Siiiftail, Kttoi ft Yakohim Ftr lalasca, Ptiaag, Colombt and England tia Tki Cape. A service la maintained betweea Yotonftci via ports to Marseilles, London, under ma) contract with the Imperial Japanese Gov&k ment. The New650 words
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Advertisement503 1917-11-23 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIME t> Incorporated m Francs KfilL UNI. Fortnightly servloe betweea Inao-On»». China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egr#* Xarsellleß. BRANCH LINK, Fortnightly servloe between Balgoo-Too»»» Haiphong. For further information apply to J. de COURTQtS. Stoomvaart Maatschappy "Nederlaoi and (1 Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incorporated m Holland). ROYAL DUTCH MAIL COMPARIEI Fortnightly503 words
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Advertisement638 1917-11-23 6 Mr UL British India AND Apcab Juine (Oompanlea Inoor»oratefl la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contraot with Hli Majestyt Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST |OF BOMBAY are at present bus. pended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present638 words
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Advertisement775 1917-11-23 6 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCKAP^? (Incorporated m Hollanfl, Royml Packet Navigation Co., of Batavii f— 3, OOLLTKB QCAT OBDiBK OOKTBAOT WITH THE NETHEHLAHDS IHDIA OOVEiiK' v Bpeelman BelawanDeli RUMPHius tatavia. Semarang and Sonrabaya with transhipment for P-t; N V 23 at BaUfia to Oosthaven, Merak. Telokßetong, Koia-AcoeuJ bourabaya to Ampenan, Soembawa-Besar, Bima775 words
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Article987 1917-11-23 7 Difficulties During and After the War. Will iailnra m the supply of war materials prove a more important f aotor tending to the defeat of Germany than shortage ol food Indications now point that way. One of Ludendorff's staff officers is said to have stated recently at987 words
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Article255 1917-11-23 7 REAL PUBLIC HOUSES. Latest Reform Proposals, Proposals for transforming publichouses into real public refreshment houses have been drafted by a committee of the Trne Temperance Conference. The committee comprised Lord Plymouth, Lord Lamington, Sir William Bennett, S C, Mr Gordon Selfridge, and Mr Ernest Williams. They suggest that public-houses should255 words
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Article252 1917-11-23 7 Will of a Cat's Meat Man. The will of a cat's meat man directed to hia elder daughter was read m City of London Court by Mr Morle as follows I hereby ortherize you to take poeeion of all my worldly goods m this house and252 words
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Article452 1917-11-23 7 Red Tape and Ignorance. To the theorist who ie talking about Reconstruction embracing Government control of manufactures, the following letter m a Home newspaper will come as a cold douche. A correspondent who is engaged m supplying munitions m a large way writes Near me there ie a452 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement38 1917-11-23 7 FIRST CLASS BRITISH MADE Sewing Machines An Exceptionally good opportunity to secure a Williams SEWING MACHINE (Hand or Treadle) At a Reasonable Price Hand Machines $25. i Treadle do. $45. ON VIEW AT CHENG KENG LEE'S RAFFLES PLACF.38 words
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Advertisement527 1917-11-23 7 xkxyd thid AutoStrop Oder. \^f^^ I Auto Strop "V^^^ y/^ Safety R£.zor Co. Ltd. At Port Said laet Vwu .^t* S *n&SJS^"^ August I got a V&let Auto Strop J^^ Mil Safety Razcr and already it fr T\ 1 im has saved r.e a lot of noney If I H527 words
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Article1779 1917-11-23 8 To Deo. 81 Oct To date 1918 Abaco 87,452 33,702 Allagar, Deo 800,400 28,000 287,400 A.Gajah,Sep 89,600 12, C00 118,180 AlorPongau 238.781 24,826 225,146 Alma, 870,700 84,400 281,700 Ampat, Sep 155,580 20.200 180,484 An- Johote, Mar 251,256 30.592 253,668 An Malay.Dec 1,782,988 160,341 1,843,906 >n-S'tra.May 848,693 76,3681,779 words
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Article274 1917-11-23 8 In above list the totals m first column are monthly totals for Jan-Deo, 1916. The month m which the Company's year ends is indicated after the name. Third column shows the 1917 total to date and second column the total of the past month. Every endeavour is made274 words
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478 1917-11-23 8 Preparing for America. A remarkable paper by Colonel Gouin gives much carefully compiled information of interest to the shipping community with regard to the war's effect on the trade of French seaports. Marseilles, which previous to 1914 was France's premier seaport, has not prospered478 words
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Article214 1917-11-23 8 Soul-Blighting Neutrality Stockholm, Oat 8. Tidy Stockholm this Sunday presents a spectacle unprecedented m my experience. The busy traffic of the streets was monopolised by furniture removals enacted for the most part by medium- sized carts usually devoted at seaside towns to the conveyance of luggage from the214 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement397 1917-11-23 8 gMaaa Another of C. B/s Delicacies ffißgg C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES UNEXCELLED. "81-— Crosse Blackwell guarantee 4BSBB£!!&$ S T these and all their other table delicacies to be jffj^^SJiß=|gg£:Jl I produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. :I^S^^§^ W I AGENTS FOR LEA PERKINS" WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. COUGHS Soon Yield to Veno's397 words
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Article234 1917-11-23 9 Nov. 22, 1917 The following are the thares ac tc which change* ttd notified m Meter* Fraser ond Go's ytsierdaj's share li at Buyers Sellers A!or (iTJ\h 4 40 4 75 Ayer Kuuiug 1.45 1 55 Ayer Molek 2 8 s 2 95 \yf r P.v.is 1234 words
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Article56 1917-11-23 9 'CnwKßOTiii? dp *<■ Nov 22 I B*i» 4 h m 24| d 2-41 --liU mz£'A* ?m 9 2 4 27-82 ffftnc* Aamand Bank 816 BDIA, T. T. 1«5 UrtligFOWß, iuMd 26}^>Prem fOSOSAMAi -«-'^a*-d 108 U 'itrnui: 1.6 fit* «?:d 6'i <3V»KMiaHi, B*»ak Bn-^lEf JS 54 Bttak of Unread KaU56 words
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Article183 1917-11-23 9 Nov. 22 Tin (Buyers) $129.60 aftmklti 1.. 19.00 3r*n?liei Gctbt No. 1 26 00 Samiiei C«fce Na. f 25.00 Pcppti Black crdic. S pore buyers 29 60 Pappttt, (Wtoifi fail) 89 60 Suimsi*. (110 i 3 the Ik nom. Ketenege (80 €2 the I* nom M&ce (Banda) norn Ciovoi183 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement610 1917-11-23 9 V~V &b or PMAGB. FaMINR or PuENTT, LIFF INSURANCE IS WORTH 100 GENTS ON THE DOLLAB. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN BTBAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Wlachosfer florae, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: Si. Old Jewry, E, a. ft. f: Couapißv ihm x^Ci.QOO Aeyoslted wiw610 words
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Advertisement492 1917-11-23 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Bobadfibed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Pai^ Up .Y. 30,000,000 Reserve Fund... .Y. 21,300,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. rite-President. Y. Yamakawa Es« DIRECTORS. 1, Inoaye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esf 1 N. Soma Esq. M Odagiri Esq. K. Sonoda Esf T. Kaw&BhimaEsq. B. Klmura492 words
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Advertisement334 1917-11-23 9 NEt ZEILIND INSURANCE Go.. Ltd. FIRE INO MiRIKE. (Incorporated m New Zealand^) VINI-TSZE INBORINGE *****. U« lIRIIE. (Incorporated m Hongkong «HINI FIRE INSURANCE Co., It*. iIRE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) LONDON IaiRUTEE ACCIDENT Cl. Ltd. SDIRINTEE. {Incorporated m England.) Fire and Marine Risks ot every deeofipt'o* oaderwritten at lowest current rates.334 words
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Advertisement118 1917-11-23 9 Gaggino k Go (Established m Singapore 1076), NO. 6a, 7, 8 MALACCA STREET, PUKET HOUSE Just received from Bordeaux, table claret m bulk and bottle also light; dry white wine. Vichy Gelestins Table Water (for the kidneys) Vichy Grand-Grille (for liver complaint) Vichy Hopital (dyspepsia and digestive organs) We have118 words
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Advertisement402 1917-11-23 9 WANTED A clerk by engineering firm. One with knowledge of Book-keep'ng preferred Apply to L. H. c/o Free Press. 23-11 29.11 WANTED For the Chief Police Oftice. Singapore, a Northern Indian, between la and 2« years of age who can read and write English, Urdu and Gurmnkhi. Salary from S36U402 words
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Advertisement31 1917-11-23 9 SINGAPORE Shipchandlery Co. SHIPCHAMDLERS PROVIDGRIftI COMTR ACTORS The Company's Launch met t* in-coming ships. Oaiceß:— l6 BATTERY BOAD TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLCOB Telephone No. 4SB Orders promptly attended to lor31 words
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Miscellaneous333 1917-11-23 9 MAIL TABLB To dij. luieimedlate and local mails, wtli be tooofl to list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.B. (fcf Train) p n. dally (except Sunday). Johove, 8, 9.80, 11 a.m., 11.80, t, 4 A ».m Pnlan Soegi Hong Aik 8 am Rhio Bmely 8 80 AM Cnoob Hock Gan 8.80 am333 words
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Article997 1917-11-23 10 A Tin Plate Deal. In the Court of Appeal, yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bncknill, k c.) Mr Justice Woodward and Mr Jusrce Ebden, a conclusion was reached m the hearing of the appeal of Chop Kwong Van Heng, m the case of Chop Teck997 words
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Article646 1917-11-23 10 A NIVAL ACTION. Italian Cruiser on Fire. j Rome, Oct 4.— The "Tribuna" states: j The Italian destroyer Aqaila,' while scouting ahead of a destroyer squadron m j the Adriatic on Tuesday sighted two Austrian destroyers m the viciuiLy of Gait arc. The Aqaila attacked the enemy646 words
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Article125 1917-11-23 10 Rubber. Singapore, Nov 22. Ths Auction was continued to-day but not concluded, and will be returned to morrow. Prices show a further decline, 5104 beiDg the top price for sheets Messrs Barlow and Company regret (hat a mistake was made m the priceB quoted m their robber market125 words
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Article1278 1917-11-23 10 MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY. A Marine Court of Inquiry into the foundering of the Hong Wan was held yesterday, Mr Ralph Scott, district judge, presided, and with him sat Commander Cator b N, Capt A Snow and Capb H J Henderson. The Hon'ble Mr F1,278 words
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Article166 1917-11-23 10 Previously acknowledged 9256,975.40 Per Chinese Chamber of Commerce Hokten Community (14th list) Lam Choon and Co, Chop Guan Ching Hong |500 each 91,000 Chop Kirn Hoe Hin 100 Chop Choo Wan Hong, Chcp Yeo Kai Seng 50 each 100 1,2 0 Per Chartered Bank Payment by166 words
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Article146 1917-11-23 10 At the Empire there is now being shown 11 The Great Secret the new Metro Serial. The Metros are the latest development of modern film acting and film making and they should come into popular favour. The Gaiety Cinema shows fresh episodes of Pearl of the Army to146 words
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Article83 1917-11-23 10 Friday, Nov 23. 5.00 p.m. Jardine's Steps DRF&G L Spec 5.15 Drill Hall SV A (all details) 4.80 Johnston's Pier SR E (v) 5.15 Drill Hall Maxim Co. SVC T P, Fire Station S V R, TP P Drill Hall Signalling Section S V C83 words
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Article107 1917-11-23 10 Sunday Nov 20. Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m. 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.80 a.m. 12.16, 3 and 5 80 p m. High Tide 7 4 a.m. Height Bft 2in. The stopping of shipping from Holland has had a noticeable effect on107 words
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Advertisement219 1917-11-23 10 BEADY SOON, STORIES, SKETCHES, SKITS TToJ CONTRIBUTOR^ WHAT THIMP I Rolaid Braddell ft llni I lU i Cuthbert Woodviile h a< son Q SsKemp A Dollar Annual 7^" on of the t ast. etc etc Reserve your copies now at Kelly and Wahh s JUST THE BOOK TO SEND HOME219 words
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