The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 December 1917
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1917-12-19 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1917. NO. 9,24215 words
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Article971 1917-12-19 1 In every battalion there are a number of confirmed eouvenic hunter* and sometimes their influence is so potent that an epidemic craze (or collecting spreads through all ranks, and the main topic of conversation is touvenire m all their variatious In evsry walk of life one meeta the man971 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement99 1917-12-19 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner Dance Monday (Xmas Eve) December 24th Monday (New Year s Eve) Dec. 31st. Patrons are requested to book tables for the above dinners early. vJS J. Crowther Shaw Co. §l yjf EVENING Dlte/^p y^ MERCHANT TAILORS. i Something Unique m Xmas New99 words
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Advertisement97 1917-12-19 1 TH B only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Stdasik" Supcf-Cyrcs mB BA Ft* let wi^^^ /"cL^^^^B^^V Cay from Pl antat i° n Rubber. SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Limited. IT IS REAL ECONOMY A BUY A CANADIAN Ft) R D IT IS97 words
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Advertisement320 1917-12-19 1 THE DAY'S NEWS. Another convoy has been lost in the North Sea, in a German attack. Five steamers, a destroyer and four trawlers were sunk. The convoy was protected against submarines, but something went wrong with the Admiralty arrangements to provide against surface attack Page 5. Fighting has blazed up320 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous110 1917-12-19 1 THE WEEK. Vtdiesdu 19th. High Wn^-l-f3 ».ni 113 p.m. Municipal Commissioners, I.iO p.m. Philharmonic Choir Meeting, 5.15 p.m. Ttairadi! 20th. Htgn Water— 2-»8 a.m., Jr p.m. Licensing Justices, 2.50 p m. Ledge Eastern Gate. 8 30 p.m. Frtdl! 21st High Walet-f3 <6 a ol ,3 16 p.m. Moon First Quarter.110 words
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Article353 1917-12-19 2 Encouraging Cleanliness. Bombay, Not 27. A novel precession took place at la dore on SaturJciy, 251 b instant. The purpose was :j ucjura^e tbe cleaning and brightening cf tbe city and ko etimu late tbe masses aid tbe general public to energetic action m dealiog with cases353 words
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Article293 1917-12-19 2 Old Lacrosse players m this part of the world will be interested to hear that Lt Col W A Hobbins, sometime Captain of the Old Halmeans and of England, and now m command of one of the Lancashire Battalions, has been decorated with the D S O for his share293 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement579 1917-12-19 2 OUR CHARGE FOR ADVERTISING 2 CENTS FOR ONE a PAGE^i ASK FOR PABTICULARB FJROM DOLLAR DIRECTORY. TIENTSIN FLOOD RELIEF. la aid of the above A GRAND FETE will be held Under the distinguished patronages cf HE. the Governor and the Lady Evelyn Young. H. E. Vice Admiral Tudor, c b.579 words
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Advertisement479 1917-12-19 2 b^fl 171I 7 1 wA W 111 |i T i II Bftwi I H Pi 2_&s^bAi^bUb^B Henrik Ibsen's Celebrated Play m Moving-Pictures A DOLL'S HOUSE A Beautiful Bluebird Super-prod action presenting the Gifted Screen-Queen DOROTHY PHILLIPS IN THE PLAY MADE FAMOUS IN ENGLAND BY LENA ASHWELL IBBEN on the Screen!479 words
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Advertisement710 1917-12-19 2 AN ALL-FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA The Hall For Music. The Pioneer ft Premier House The House of Quality Beach R C Programme for the Wetk commencing Monday, December 17th 1917 The Hepworth Film Company Presents One of The Two Greatest Plays ever Written by Fir Arthur j g p710 words
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Article1289 1917-12-19 3 GERMANS AT LULL Millions Paid to Levies. Paris, Oot 16th. The treatment of the town ot Lille at the hands of the German Governor, General von Gravenitz, ia typical of the Huns' utter disregard of the spirit and letter of The Hague Convection. The following protest, written1,289 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement681 1917-12-19 3 WE SHOW METROS. WE SHOW METROS. EAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOUSE «HB| mpir"E Tafljong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Doov. WBHBHDH SECOND SHOW 9-15 SHARP Oregon-Washington Feature Film Co.. Present PENDLETON'S GREAT 4 ROLJ ND V P 4 The Glory of the \Test is Fast Disappearing I Ci t- ctai681 words
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Advertisement470 1917-12-19 3 NOTICE i U bereby given that M. J. B. Watt and R. E Prentfs are authorised to sign per procuration for Sandilands Buttery Co., as and from 15th November. 1917.^ SANDILIKDS, BUTTERY ft Co. 19-13 19-12 THE STftAITS TRADING CO., LTO. SINGAPORE. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Bocks470 words
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Advertisement66 1917-12-19 3 PHYSIO>fpK£CmMEM>TSEAI I Of •flOA*tt-MaifelaLoncUi I NOTICE. READY MADE LADIES' CRESSES, BLOUSES SKIRTS etc., MADE TO MEABURB EVEHIKG DRESSES OF ANY DESCRIPTION FANCY COSTUMES etc., etc.! FREHGH T&LORESS 20 Stamford Road opposite Van Wljk Haiei HARNESS STABLE REQUISITES. A NEW STOCK of the above, just to hand, together with two additional66 words
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Advertisement195 1917-12-19 3 BEST ENGLISH ELECTRO-PLATE AT KEEN CASH PRICES r p p y _4 Pot as illustrition with ebony E. PB. M. afternoon Tea Kettle and ,i c o J SCind as sketch neatly engraved best Dandle. oIZO o piUC. English made. Hze a pint. p Price $39.50 only. rriCe ****&*> on!195 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article26 1917-12-19 4 Fane.—On the If th instant at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, the wife of Francis J. Fane or Cairo Estate, Batang Benar, of a SOD.26 words
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1017 1917-12-19 4 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, December. 19, 1917, While the housing question m Singapore is most pressing for the coolies and lower clashes of clerks aod mercantile employees, it is not less difficult for the European assistant m employ m the place. Indeed the scarcity of houses is very hard1,017 words
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Article1020 1917-12-19 4 Yap Siew Leng was yesterday charged before Mr W E Hooper, Registrar of Vehicles, with using false number plates on a bullock cart. He was fined 8100 or six mouths imprisonment. Mr Colin Kees-Daviee, a brother of the Chief Justice of Hongkong (Sir William Ree6-Davies) has just been appointed Chief1,020 words
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Article522 1917-12-19 4 Mr B C Criswick, who used 0 h the Borneo Co and after wards venl lfi ing |g ths New bride*, later RoinL?" the Nigerian Govt. employ wm «t hi? on leave m October, m khsk, the w Afriron Rfgt He fil •Hieniin |I v taolitd to Home ngiment522 words
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130 1917-12-19 4 Arracgetuente ate proceeding to gire a Christmas tree md^jmtfenlert&mxtect Dec 27 and it is hoped that public Guppart will be afforded. The organiser* i£ x way wish to depreciate the needs of tte mcD at the front, but they think that as well something shculd be done130 words
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Article71 1917-12-19 4 On Friday last a euccebefo! cone** was held m St Andc* v. school programme eont-i&ted of t\ l first being a gp^echon of variou- ivueicfi; itemb including a violin H Ifl by Mr 1 master of the schooi m\ c the w part was a drpmati. recil71 words
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Article96 1917-12-19 4 Mr Robert i«tt the Ame rotary of SiHf. Mil >< r« '.I an old negr > woman m ♦■•<•■ jtbe execnm* officer ht L c I 'day receiuly and implore .im. g iv her ey^n, to us^ his iofluei, I a pardon for her huebn .J, wbc v 'What's He96 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement200 1917-12-19 4 Caldbeck, Macgregor Go. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS ESTABLISHED 1869. JUST THE STUFF For Christmas < Champagnes Sherries Port Wines Whiskies Liqueur Brandies Liqueurs Beer Havana Cigars. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. r/^-— wi tr. y V-M Vfe SPLENDID DISPLAY TOYS FOB BOYS, TOYS FOR GIRLS, TOYS FOR INFANTS, ffi^^H^ '^^^S^^W PAST OF200 words
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Advertisement34 1917-12-19 4 LAMBERT CO. Photographic Artists. Orchard Road -Telephone No. 1035. (Same Address as Wilson Co.) For the past 45 years and TODAY The Leading and ONLY First Class Photographic Studio m Singapore. GEORGE MICHAEL, Manager.34 words
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Article524 1917-12-19 5 ELEVEN VESSELS SUNK Partridge and Pelew's Fight [By fcfabmanne G*bl«] [Renter's S«mc«] London, Dec 17. —In the House of Com cnons, Sir Eric Geddes announced that as the result oJ an enemy attack ova Scar Jmaviau convey, ore British and rlvo atral ships, tohillicg eight thous mm!524 words
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Article66 1917-12-19 5 London. Dec 17. In the House of Com moos, Me Macnaraara announced that two trawlers were attacked by gunfire off the Tyne at 4.80 a.m. on Dec I*2. One was damaged and the other sunk* Eight men of the crews were killed. It was at first reported that66 words
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Article63 1917-12-19 5 Must Go to Trial Paris, Dec 17 —The apecial Committee o? the Chamber examining the charges against Caiiliux and Lou3talot has recommended the wkadraTral cf Parliamentary Paris, Dec 17— M Ciemenceau told the i.rumittee prior to ill decision that Baron Sonnino had warned the British, French and63 words
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Article275 1917-12-19 5 RENEWED ACTIVITY IN ITALY Troops' Severe Ordeal [RemWi Btrrk*] London, Dec 17. —The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Italian Headquarters says: Fighting on the Piava Bide of Mount Grappa has reached a serious phase. The 'Germans are persistently attacking a sali lent 1^ miles broad. Tbe275 words
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Article163 1917-12-19 5 Two Enemy Raids London, Dec 17. Field Marshal Halg says thero ia nothing to report. London, Dec 17. A telegram from Headquarters soys that a snowstorm and north westerly gale aie raging m the region. Londocfr!*A3£ 18. Field Marahnl Haig Raiding parties^Hfcflcked two posts m ths neighbourhood of163 words
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Article194 1917-12-19 5 Ou>^?ngGerman Offensive Washington, Dec^4W-The War Secre fary Mr Bakec'a weekTy^aview^^^s "No element m the military^s^P»*««~ should lead ua to conclude that tha initiative on the western fi-onC has passed to the enemy.'' Referring to rumours of great German preparations to roll back the Allies on the western front,194 words
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Article427 1917-12-19 5 A BRITISH PROGRAMME Food for German Reflection [By fitabmarlne Oabl«] Iftmtor't JfervicwJ London, Dec 17 —The Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Coogress and the Executive of tbe Labour Party have issued a statement of war aims! which will be submitted to the National Labour Conference m427 words
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Article281 1917-12-19 5 Dash of British Troops London, Dec 17. Farther details of the fall of Jerusalem state Meanwhile (he dismounted Yeomanry northwards drove out the Turks from tbe village of Beit Ikes and gallantly rushed the intrenched posi tions, inflicting very heavy casualties. Our losses were comparatively light. The281 words
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Article462 1917-12-19 5 I CONFUSION WORSE CONFOUNDED The Search for. Kerensky CVr »«bmsrin« OabU] [Renter's Berrice) London, Deo 17. —The correspondent of the Times at Odepssa says that t!;a warlike Caucasian tribe of Tehetchentti bus euc rounded and besieged Groeny, Trio popu lation was panic buicfeen. Fires broki out m462 words
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Article138 1917-12-19 5 yjfrjfivostock Rumours Denied London, Deo 17. The correspondent of the DVily Mail m Paris says it is announce^, from Tokio that tha Japanese Governn^ant denies the landing of Japanese troops at Vladivostock, London, Dec 17. The Japanese Government officially denies the rumours of a Japanese landing at Vladivostock.138 words
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Article31 1917-12-19 5 London, Deo 17. News from Warsaw shows that tbe vast majority of the Polieh nation opposes the formation of a Polieh army to fight for the Central Powers.31 words
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Article30 1917-12-19 5 One of the many advantages of Mr Montagu's visit is that it bat moved Bengal to poetry. Here is part of an ode of Wflloprnfl tn th a right. *>»" gftnMomon30 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1917-12-19 5 ROBINSON Co. FOR WRISTLET HATCHES GUARANTEED GOOD TIME KEEPERS FINE IN HICREL, QUALITY MM SILVER, LEVER j^^ 9 CARAT, 14 CARAT, MOVEMENTS D OPEN FACE, j^^^^ra^^ WITH HUNTER, LUMINOUS OR AND li!™* ORDINARY HALF HUNTER |^i| FIGURES AND CASES HANDS Complete with double case at back, affording the works extra113 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement520 1917-12-19 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN HAH STEAHSHiP Co., Ltd. (Inootfotftted is Japan). EUSOPEAN LINE Fir Hssgbaog, Sfengfell, KiN A Yik*fei«t Fir IaIMM. PniaL Cilonfei and England til The Cape, A service Is maintained betweea Yokobtui via ports to Marseilles, Lon3o», onfle* mi) contract with the lmpevialJapaneae Goven meat. The New Twin520 words
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Advertisement339 1917-12-19 6 M. M. MESBAGERIES MARITIME* INCORPORATED IN FRANCE MAIL LIKF, Fortnightly, service betweea lnac-Cfci*u China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Bg/f 1 Marseilles. BRANCH LINS. Fortnightly service between Bal|oa-Toa»»* Haiphong. For farther information apply to J. de COURTOIS, aw Stoomfaart laatsctrappy "NederlaDi' and <( Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incorporated In Holland). SOYIL DUTCH MAIL COMPIIIEI339 words
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Advertisement700 1917-12-19 6 •tCONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSSSSAFPM (Incorporated m Holland, Boy*l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavla. a—3, OoLbTBB Quay. UHDBB OOBTRACT WITH THE NETHBREiANDH IWDiA OOVKi NMENXB Alting Muntok and Palembang Dec. 19 Indragiri Prlgi Radja, Bapafe, Tembilaban, Rengat and Retch-River Dec. 90 Singaradja. Tandjong- Men geld ar. Tandjoog-Leldong, Berombang, Paneh, Asahan and Btlawan700 words
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Advertisement593 1917-12-19 6 Mr. %3m JBritish India AND Apcab Ijine <Oomfanles Inoorporatea la England.) Mail and Passenger Services peninsulas and oriental s. n. Co. (Under Contract wits Bit Majesty* Government i The Company '8 MAIL SERVICES EAST |OP BOMBA7 are at prese- pended. v BUii The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON593 words
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Article1134 1917-12-19 7 WRECKED ON SOOTH SEA REEF. Thrilling Raider Story. Sydney (Australia), Oct 18. The myiftery surrounding the exploits oi the German pirate steamer Sesadler, which were briefly cabled recently, and which operated m the Pacific Ocean for many months before she s branded on Mopeha Island, was, to1,134 words
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Advertisement206 1917-12-19 7 BUCHANAN'S I SCOTCH WHISKY "50M ETH I NG TO ?'■>' CROW ABOUT" UnJ "BLACK WHITE V ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY (V 1 Tne Enormous Stocks held by "feU CHAN AN Co. at their oonaed store the largest m the worftx^j£\;&ble them to maintain tne high quality of this famous blend/***^*.206 words
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Advertisement190 1917-12-19 7 ■■hV JslßMlMm. JMUVMUK^MUIMa^ n CHEESE n If We are now receiving regular supplies of 11 AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR II X Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. x I I (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) I f V^BVB^^HBHBHV^HMHMaKJMim Hsm.<JHMHMk4HBfIHMV4NsI»^^ T^^PlTl^y On a Simrrons Stcjl C i..- y Eec ii| You are assured i190 words
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Article1888 1917-12-19 8 SCHEME TO PROVIDE HOMES FOR EMPLOYEES. The two most pressing problems m volving the health and happiness of a community are those of food and housing. While many laws and regulations have been passed to prevent the sale of other than pure food that of providing suitable accommodation1,888 words
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601 1917-12-19 8 Returning Members Optimistic. Among the passengers arriving at Tsnruga by the Volunteer Fleet steamer Simbirsk on the 29th Oat was Mr Henry Miller, President of the Missouri Illinois Railway Company, and member of the United States Railway Commission to Russia. The only member of the601 words
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Article119 1917-12-19 8 900 Tics Ordered to be Destroyed. IS is reported that nine hundred tins (450 mds. or about 17 toua) of adulterated ghee worth about Ra 30, 0 i 0 were seized by the Food Inspector, Dc De, m the pre eenca of Dc T N Mazumdar,119 words
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Article93 1917-12-19 8 There was quite a big outbreak on Ulu Pari Estate, near Ipoh, about midnight on Tuesday when the smoke house caught fire, due probiib y to ovei-beating." The quantity of burning rubber inside prevented the fire being put out, and with m 15 or 2093 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1917-12-19 8 The MicKelin Red Inner Tube is made of pure para rubber it insures: the maximum mileage the minimum' expense because it lasts 3 times longer than any other inner tube and costs the least STOCKISTS Singapore: Straits Motor Carage; Chin Huat Htn Oil Trading Co; cycle Carriage Co; Ong Sun348 words
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Advertisement262 1917-12-19 8 "SgTKFm ORLENE M abbolutely care* <HiafneHB and Noises m the Head do matter how severe or long*-tan3ing th< ca-e may be I Handreds of persons whose case?; were sap posed to be incurable have beec permanently cured by this New Reiuedy. This Worderful Preparation goes direct tc the actual seat262 words
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Article67 1917-12-19 9 ;Cobbbctbd UP r Dec 16 Baci 4 a. b 2 4 19 82 dsmand 2 4 7 82 FttratetftMi s m 2 4 is 16 Tvancs demand T* art 818 lEDIA, T. T. 160 Kaaa^OBa, BmmmnM 29%Prem xOS£*BAKA| uaxaanrl 108 Ji v a, demand 1.7 ?ABSKOK, dlffi:r.i fV- :CVBB«ifiHS67 words
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Article181 1917-12-19 9 Dec. 18 Tin (Buye-cr 1188.50 (JaniBifss 9m 19 00 QaxaBin Cefei a 3. 1 28 00 Timlin C«it N'c f 21.00 Pippn Elack fc*d*~. C'pore 82 00 PlBpilj (Wfciir. fr,i») 4 3 00 NiCzntfi (110 io ike li nom MrSmtgs (80 to fni II. nom Btio (Bar da) w181 words
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Article13 1917-12-19 9 Dec. 18, 1917. The following are the EhareE as to13 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement1477 1917-12-19 9 I Wab or Peace Fabunb or Plenty, Liff Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ((INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS}. OFFICE: Winehactsr House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! 51, Old Jewry, E,ti/ *3m»a»? 320.000 Aefostiea witk tie Soreme Ooutt of Kiiglaid, and1,477 words
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Advertisement567 1917-12-19 9 WANTED Two General Clerks- with srtne knowledge of bookkeeping. Sal t, its to crjamai ;eo $40 10 $50- Appl> m persou at 3 MaJaccj, street. 18 12 19-12 POSITION REQUIRED, Atfver^rr reqni'ff fK&Wfti from "it 1 ,'ar>. Has experience i*s K.ngiueer'B t)i^umn ptr, General Office Assistant and bai been m567 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous296 1917-12-19 9 MAIL TABLB To day. Infeeimediafte and looal maiU, wkii be tone a is list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.B (fc? Trail) I pa. dally (except Sunday). Johore, 8, 9.80. 11 a.m., 18.80. fl, 4 A p.n Pulau Soegi Hong A.ik 8 am Rhio Eraely 8 80 am Cacob Hock Gan 8.30296 words
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Article749 1917-12-19 10 DECREASE IN DIVIDEND EXPLAINED. The eighth annual general meeting of Pajam, Ltd, was held at the registered offices, Gresham House, yesterday after noon. The chairman Mr W L Watkins presided, and the others present were Mri F W Collins and Mr J M Sirae (directors,) Lieut.- Cot Derrick749 words
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Article95 1917-12-19 10 The committee acknowledge with rrany thanks the fallowing additional contribu tions to the above fund Previously ac knowledged $116 I T C 825; Rev W Murray 52 Misses Brown $2 Mi*s Hughes $3 Mra Pringle $3 Cold Storage (goods) 125; A member $2; Mr95 words
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Article15 1917-12-19 10 The list of Pahang subscription s to I 3C 17 totals *****0.15 words
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Article17 1917-12-19 10 The Ladies December Spoon was won by Met WUhart, 64 12 52. The M.*'.17 words
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Article579 1917-12-19 10 The usual meeting of this Board was held at the Municipal Office yesterday, the hon'ble Me C J Saunders presiding. The other members present were Messrs S Tomlinson, H Carpmael, M Meyer, E Tea j Bensoho, A M S Augullia and Gaw Khek Khiam. 144 New Bridge579 words
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Article112 1917-12-19 10 Before the Chief Justice (Sit John Bucknill, fc c) yesterdaj, the Attorney General (the hon'ble Mr G A Goodman) made an application for an order that tbe part cargo ex Princess Alice might be con demned acd seized as enemy goods. The Attorney General laid that tbe goods112 words
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Article238 1917-12-19 10 Rear admiral Frederick C Tudor Tudor, G B, has been promoted to the rank of Vice admiral, seniority Oct 23rdt The notification qJbo appears m the mail papers of the Order of the Rising Sen, second class, being conferred on him by the Emperor of Japan, "for distinguished services rendered238 words
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Article111 1917-12-19 10 First Day's Handicaps. Race I.— Royal Plume, 12.7 Paul 11.7 Aringa 10 5 Caramut 10.8 Beau Brum mcl 9 10. Race 2 —lmperial 11.7 Pegasus 11.0; ■Scottie 10.5; Beaulight 10.5; Lady Joy 10.2 Sadie 10 2 Will o* the Wisp 9.2. Race B.— May B 112; Victory 11;111 words
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Correspondence.
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Article312 1917-12-19 10 To the Editor I have read with great interest the 1 tter m your issue of to day suggesting I that the $500 aeksd for to provide a Christ- mas Treat for the soldiers stationed here be 1 Eent to thoee who are buying our liberty for312 words
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Article232 1917-12-19 10 In tbe course of a fine speech on National effort Sir A Geddes said You watch the mac who *says Ge/maoy is willing to make peace. She^f not. The Prime Minister himself adKed me to tell you that though Germany was quite will* iug232 words
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Article128 1917-12-19 10 (Macthail and Co b Report The rubber share market is wonderfully steady considering the price of the com modity which permits of a profit nowadays of not more than twenty to thirty cents per pound. Very little business however is passing. Prices are largely nominal. Tin mines128 words
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Article68 1917-12-19 10 Saturday last was the occasion of the Negri Sembilan effort on behalf of Navy Day. lo the afternoon a fete was held, the ladies of Sembilan rendering great help. At the fete there was a Rubber Exhibition and the first prize for both crepe and sheet was awarded to Chembong68 words
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685 1917-12-19 10 The entry of China and Siam into tbe war, profoundly as it affects business houses m Singapore aud m Hongkong, is equally a matter of first-class importance to manufacturers at home. Some of these manufacturers, says tbe Singapore corres pondent of The Times Trade685 words
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Article249 1917-12-19 10 A Bill is to be introduced into the F M S Couccll umendirg the Rubber Landb Restriction Enactment, placing all national ities on a par aa to tbe acquirement of land suitable for or cultivated with rubber. The Bill ie framed at the instance of the Secretary of State, British249 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1917-12-19 10 Is Your Child Pale i When a child formerly bright aDd active loses colour, f-uffetc fr bleediDg at the nose, finds play ao effort and prefe.rs to hie still and '.> every reafon to suspect that the blood is gettiDg thin— that the chi It is a condition fraaght with345 words
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