The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 19 December 1907
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1907-12-19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1907. No. 1,06418 words
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Article252 1907-12-19 1 Australi.tn Mail "..ntiut 3»iO I !.;ibciii- Panic in America :J7O ran- 1 Exhibition <r Jj.;ui :>7<j Ckwaf Fraud ;»70 iirinir Prwhil'iti'-n :i7O C>. FMtc FkH :i7O N < 'ori-ti iu ti^-n :;70 I h» •»»rinan Emperor :;7ij .n >pium Cotuiuif&ioa ;^7l fl Cr Rt in P«r-ia :{7 rl Or«>:ner252 words
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Article429 1907-12-19 1 Notice is lu-rehy given to all bearers of warrant- of the above Company that the subjoined resolution was passed at an x:ra ordinary general meeting of tfie above pany held on the 22nd of Octobft, 1907, and confirmed as a special resolution at an \traordinary429 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article55 1907-12-19 1 Van Hoi ten At Hongkong, on the stfa iii^t.. to Mr. Mrs. I. L. Van Houten, a son. At Kiaoru Kauipoug Uahru on the 16th hist., to Mr. ;md Mrs. S. T. Brugh daughter. Waller.— On Dec. IS, at Lake Villa." Penang. the wife ot C. A. Waller, of55 words
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Article93 1907-12-19 1 On December l'.»(>7. at Shanghai. Erm:st Harry DougliAS Derrick, jomgest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Derrick of M Hollybank," Southampton, to Madhline Ethel, fifth daughter of Mrs. Limby, Shanghai. Mitchell Xeai.. On the 11th Dec. at the Preabytenan Church of Penanq, by the Rev. 11. V. Whitton, m.a.,93 words
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Article56 1907-12-19 1 At "The Lake*,* 1 Thomson Road, Singapore. on the 15th inst.. GEOBGI Mildmay Dare. Aged <>7. 'China and Japan papers please copy.) Trottkh.— On the liHh inst, at 2. Durham road. Portobello, suddenly, of heart failure, David Alexander Trotter, late of Amoy, only son of tiie late John Trotter.56 words
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Article198 1907-12-19 1 The Europe inail of Nov. 'I'IlH arrived by the B. I. Steamer on Saturday. That of a day later by the French mail on Monday. The mail of Nov. 29th is due by the Arcadia on Friday. This homeward mail is carried by the Dalhi. A short meeting198 words
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Article168 1907-12-19 1 THE CEYLON OBSERVES (Established In Colombo 1834) Circulates throughout the island of Ceylon and in Southern India. Its Overland Edition circulates extensively in Great Britain and Ireland, us well as amongst persons interested in Ceylon resident in other parts cf the world. Ceylon Observer (Daily). Annul subscription, including postage to168 words
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Article19 1907-12-19 1 Rigaud's Bocool Extract is an extra reproduction of this sweet yet powerful Indian perfume and is very popu'ar. 2119 words
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Article, Illustration28 1907-12-19 1 ifl tH* PreM ill* Peopie'« nsbt maintain, l*-rn\ by i»fluenc and onhribed Sy gain; \l"Tf patriot Trui'i li'-r jflonon* precepts ('.raw. Pledged 10 lit li^ion, Loyalty and Ijcw,28 words
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Article1349 1907-12-19 1 Dec. 13. From all accounts the Australian Commonwealth Government appears to be satisfied with its new ten-vear mail contract with 0 the Orient Company, which is to come iuto operation in ll>lo and run on to 19-0. From the following precis of the contract one quite1,349 words
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Article917 1907-12-19 2 Dec. 14 It was just the other day that Presiaeut BooeBTKLT in his message to Congress very gracefully alluded to the entirely frieudly terms existing between the Japanese Government and that of the United States. He further with fine tact mentioned the projected Japanese International917 words
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Article570 1907-12-19 2 Still, as a consequence of the financial collapse in the United States, the melancholy taie of suicide amongst American bank and trust directors, and even agents, continues to grow. We have the rather strange position that although in the gre?»t financial ceutres confidence has increased,570 words
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Article253 1907-12-19 2 Whkn it comes to craftiness the Oriental mind is not without its ingenuities. In the Indian currency there is a new issue this year of pice, that is to say quarter-annas, in appearance very like a Straits cent. The bright appearance of the coin when fresh from253 words
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Article280 1907-12-19 2 Interference with the liberty of the subject in non-criminal matters never succeeds in anything exiept breaking down public morality. And nowhere is that better sesn than in those American States and towns whore there lias been in the legislature or Municipality a majority sufficient to impose prohibition in280 words
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Article625 1907-12-19 2 Dae IG. According to what appears to be an official programme the Pacific Fleet of American bittleships under Admiral Evans is to leave the naval rendezvous, Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Biv, Virginia, to-day, the 16th inst, for Sin Francisco. The assembly at the point of departure was625 words
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Article296 1907-12-19 2 In battleship construction Japjn u i present taking the lead for she Li- I great ships of 22*000 tons Mtntllj building and another of tfct sime colossul -i;: sions projected. It is probably out ot a sense of rivalry for the uiisterv of the Pacific that the296 words
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Article983 1907-12-19 2 D*e. 17. It is pleasant to see that the OtmMl Emperor, whoso first intent i >n just bef •> his journey to En^lan-l was not to p<i. v contemplated visit to Holland owing > ;> indisposition, his so far found hW established in health by his stav983 words
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Article197 1907-12-19 3 Must people here are aware that the < >pium Commission appointed by the Governor nominally to rind certain conclusions that would 1)3 agreeable to the persons who have e^ed on the Home Government to ask for the enquiry, but in reality, as we believe, with the197 words
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Article1312 1907-12-19 3 Dec. 18. It is not for nothing that the position of affairs m Persia has taken so large a place in the telegrams of the past two or three days. We have had recenily an agreement with Russia regarding various points in the Asiatic policy of1,312 words
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Article1481 1907-12-19 3 Dee. 19, We have waited to sea the actuil text of LordCuoMKPv's speech to the members of the Unionist Free Trado Club before making ■nj definite comment upon it. Like thel)uke of Dbyonshire, Lord Gkorge Hamilton, Lord Hi'.H Cecil, and a number of other stauuch1,481 words
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Article207 1907-12-19 4 Fill of years and full of honour, that great Master of Science, Lord Kelvin-, has at last gone to his re3t. It is with a common consent that the world of science has acclaimed Lord Kklvin as holding the highest place in scientific achievement. His career207 words
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255 1907-12-19 4 MR WARNFORD LOCK'S MINING IN MALAYA." One notice, in a home paper, of the above work, reads us follows Mining in Malaya. We all know that the Malay produces some gold and much tin. but the fund of detailed information with regard to mining in that quarter of the globe255 words
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Article178 1907-12-19 4 The Singapore Agents, Messrs Paterson Simons A Co. have sent us a copy of the half yearly general report for the half year aided Sept. 30th, It reads.— The gross profits of the Company tor the past half-year amount to Yen 2,861,896, out of which there has178 words
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Article120 1907-12-19 4 Fell 60 Feet Down A Precipu-k. The li:d :m Daily Telegraph's" Aluiora correspondent describes a wonderful escape from d-ach which occurred at Binsur. A lady from Ftanikhet was riding alon<r the Daulcbhind Road when her horse shied at a narrow unprotected part. It was a sheer precipice120 words
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Article93 1907-12-19 4 The final game of the 3. C. C. and the Warders in this competition will unfortunately not be played till after Christmas. It was originally fixed for Dec. 2') but the Warders being unable to turn ou', and a nearer date not being available the match has had93 words
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Article1046 1907-12-19 4 11l common with parsons, politicians and editors, reporters are the m>st criticised of any class of the public that ha3 a semi-pub-lic function to perform. It is easy to see why. Any ignoramus is competent to frame a theology of his own every politician is a rascal, and therefore1,046 words
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Article698 1907-12-19 4 General Manager's Report foi tl< f ending .'3oth November r.wii. The mine measurement and assay i. of prospecting work show a total of 430 f* for the period (4 weeks* under review rrja up of 142 feet driving and Iff f, „r o. ting, as against698 words
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Article38 1907-12-19 4 The annual Ceylon dinner was hel«i the Masonic Hall. Kuala Lumpur, las' S day. Mr Spooner presided. A chinten^ ktl been sent to prison 1 three months by Mr Oit^en, second u trate, for taking twenty-five cents boatman.38 words
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Article124 1907-12-19 4 It waß stated by the tttuutdi IV<t falische Zeilung that the arrival German Emperor in Knglund had e with the conclusion of negotiation* exchange of Walhsch B^tv with :L handle-like projection of Qmitt West Africa, vi hie h runs into Bhoilwn 1 far as the Zimbesi, and n known as124 words
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Article688 1907-12-19 5 Tile usual Tanglin Club At Home will take place on the evening of I)ec :;lst New Year s Eve. A Chinese cyclist was fiaed $1.50 by Mr Colman, third magistrate, yesterday, for riding without a light at <».:tffpm. on'fueslav. H M. the Sultan of Turkey has688 words
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Article39 1907-12-19 5 The auv.tnC' 1 ti-ures ci the export of tin ;ii Perak for November are as follows ll ject to correct i >d, Tin ">,7«"»1 pikuls 68 kati^s. i q >re 27,r4"> pikuls 2> katies. I>u*v $308,445.42 cents.39 words
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Article40 1907-12-19 5 The scores I a the Ladies' December Medal \e'e as follows.— Mrs Hartscl] 50 b— 42 Mrs Siuaders 58 5=48 Kiss Tat bat 58 10-48 Mr* G.ißsloser ">- «r=M Mrb Watkins *>± IS o2 Sfin Gentle 64 10=5440 words
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Article986 1907-12-19 5 LAYING THE STONE. An Intkre«tin«; Ceremony. J>ull skies, drizzling raia, a hillside broken and scarred with foundation workings, a vision of a small crowd swathed in cloaks sheltered by umbrellas, pools underfoot aud precarious plank pith ways, were the outward aud visible feigns of the ceremonv which986 words
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Article487 1907-12-19 5 FEEDING THE HOKSE.V Claim of a Creditor for Fodi»kr. There were few bankruptcy cases decided by Mr Justice Fisher yesterday in the limited time at hi3 disposal. la* view of the Appeal Court's sittings and the possibility of his being wanted on tii3 other side, no contested motions487 words
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Article228 1907-12-19 5 Allegations of Forgery and Breach of Trust. Goh Kim Boon was before Mr Green, second magistrate, yesterday, for preliminary enquiry into six allegations of forgery and criminal breach cf trust. The deputy public prosecutor, with Mr Gaunt, conducted the c.ise for the Crown. Mr Elliot appeared for the228 words
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Article168 1907-12-19 5 Further evidence in the Tras-st Chap Ji Ki case w*s beard before Mr Colman. third magistrate, yesterday afternoon. One of the accused had been discharged. Mr Gardiner, assistant superintendent of police, appeared to prosecute and Mr Khory for the defence. The accused nonia said she wen: to168 words
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Article358 1907-12-19 5 THE CHINESE WILL APPEAL Yesterday, fjt several hours the Appeil Court Justices Liw, the Acting C. J. f Thornton ancf Sercoinbe Smith, beard additional argument in the matter of the estate of T<tn Le.v Lye, deceased, between Chia Q-eok Miang and Tan Choon Tiiean vs Tan Caidp358 words
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Article479 1907-12-19 5 Important Document on Which a Cask Tiknkd. Au iippsil from a decision by Mr Justice Law, was next dealt with that of \V. A. Aeria from the judgment in the action iu which he was the plaintiff and Chap Joo Seng Bhan the successful defendant. Mr Vau479 words
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Article96 1907-12-19 5 The members of the burgling bratttßltj have once more turned f h^ir attention to Im Tanglin district. <>u We3nesd.iv night, two houses at TaDglin were entered by burglars. Mr Edlin's residence at Xassim Road was visited, and u-lso Mr Orunimoud's house at Paterson U ad. The thieves96 words
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Article525 1907-12-19 6 NOSES AND TUNNELS. Mail papers to hand bring details of the severe cross-ex xinination of the first witness in the great Druce case, an Irish-American named Caldwell, who spoke to knowing about the tunnel and having given orders to prepare the coffin in which the roll of525 words
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Article16 1907-12-19 6 SIPIAU TIN Co. Li>. The output for the mouth of November is Piculs 117.16 words
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Article415 1907-12-19 6 FRASER CO'S SHARE REPORT Owing to tightness or money and the further decline in the price of tin buyers are not easily tound for the Urge number of shart^ offering for prompt and December delivery unless the seller is willing to sacrifice, and in consequence panic prices have been ruling415 words
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Article437 1907-12-19 6 The results of Si-turday's Rices at Ipoh are given in the Strait3 Echo as follows. 100 Yards Flat Race. (Final.) The winners of the previous days' heats. H. D. Day, P. McCaull and Grenier. ran. Day won easily in 11 seconds, the time no doubt beinj4 due437 words
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Article392 1907-12-19 6 The preparations fvu* the celebration which took place in Ay utbit had been going busily forward for some three months p^>t, and every cue who s.iv the spectacle will readily admit that the work was to good purpose, lc must have struck most people as392 words
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Article86 1907-12-19 6 When the Pkmnmng arrived at Bangkok one of tbfi passeng rs named Thje Moey, a residenc on Klong I'hrakanong returning from a visit to hi3 futher'and, chose a peculiar place in which to hide from the Customs officials the knowledge Uat he had a fine new Browning86 words
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Article580 1907-12-19 6 A young Chinese girl, daughter of a Shanghai doctor, has just been admitted to the Faculty of Philosophy of Berlin. President Roosevelt has signed the proclamation raising the territory of Oklahoma to the rank of State, thus bringing the number of American States up to forty-five.580 words
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Article152 1907-12-19 6 Twj Chinese, a Fojehow man and a Hokien, were before the Binch Court, Mestn Howard ;md Gibson, yes f enl ay afternoon, oa a charge of housebrbaking. The evidence for the prosecution was that in the small hours of the morning of the *2ord November, a police patrol152 words
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Article89 1907-12-19 6 The following Singapore properties have recently been disposed of at Powell A. Co's saleroom. Agricultural land off Tampenis Road 7} acres, Statutorv Grant, N. V. Vanetita Pillay 3450. Nos. 91 to U4- Bencoolen Street and the adjacent Nos. 95 to 100-2 Lorong Pantei, 8307 feet, Government lease with89 words
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Article975 1907-12-19 6 Quicquid agvrit homines noxfri •»f (irm u lihelh. Juvknai* The Topici6t is piwased indeed to see tha* Kudyard Kipling has been awarded the Nobel prize for Literature. What valu^ future generations may put on the writ i of Kipling may be left to posterity. Whi concerns975 words
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Article1323 1907-12-19 7 < irms aky Mketixg, Friday, Dec 13. PkESBXT 9k Excellency the Governor Sir John Anderson ■I i K.\3ellen:y Major-Genl. T. Perrott, C.B. Hon'ble t :e Col. Secretary Capt. A.H. Youn<' Hon'ble the Attorney-G^nl. \V. J. Napier. n the Act. CoL Treasurer A.T. Kryant. the Act. Col. Engineer F.1,323 words
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Article349 1907-12-19 7 ASSOCIATION SHIELD R. (i. A. vs S. B. C. These teami met in the above competition on the S. K. C. ground last evening before a large crowd. The ground wa.3 in a slippery state without being very heavy and favoured the S. K. C. The soldiers lucked some349 words
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Article103 1907-12-19 7 S. C. C. vs. The Rest. A scratch game uader this designation was plavel on the S. C. C. ground and a fairly good if unexciting game eneued. Tiie Kest were not very together as might have been expected, but each side s:or:iiL* one goal the game103 words
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Article736 1907-12-19 7 ORDINARY MEETING, FRIDAY, 13TH. DECEMBER. Present:— Mr E.G. Broadrick (President) Dr. Murray R)bertson and Messrs A. W.Biiley.Ong Tek Litn.ChengKern? L-e, Rowland Alien, H. L Coghlan, also Messrs J. Polglase (Secretary) R. Peirce (Eapineer) and Dr. W. R. C. Middleton (Health Officer.) Minutes. T'ne minutes of the List ordinary736 words
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Article66 1907-12-19 7 Messrs Boustead Bros, of Colombo hive arranged to establish a branch of their ririu ia Sambas, Dutch Borneo. «.ud to place in ehurge of the same Mr John B. C )les, a well-known Cevlon planttT aLd visiting agent, and a member of Messrs Bjustead Brc3.' Ceylon staff. Mr Coles is66 words
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Article205 1907-12-19 7 An Appeal to Privy Couvcil. Mr Fort made a formal application t i the B?nch for a certificate with a view to appeal to the Privy Council in thoeaee of the Chartered Bink vs. the B. L Steam Navi£.itior\ Ccinpany. The case had been both205 words
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Article751 1907-12-19 7 A DECISION BY MAJORITY. Aeria's Appeal Dismissed. Their lordships Justices Thornton, Fislcr and Sarcombe Smith, sat a quarter of an hour before the usual time ot commencing in the Appeal Court, yesterday, in order to deliver judgment in the appeal of W. Aeria, from the decision of751 words
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Article514 1907-12-19 8 And as I lay, I mused over the longsuffering and patience of the owners of this place when there appeared before me an angel holding in front a book which he opened and I there beheld hiving printed on it, letters of gold, which I read thus:514 words
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Article124 1907-12-19 8 A return issued from the Treasury recently in response to a motion in tbe House of Commons by Sir Howard Vincent shows that (fovernment contracts amounting to <£"> 19,000 went abroad in the course of the last financial year, either direct or through contractors who obtained the required124 words
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Article262 1907-12-19 8 A CIRCASSIAN ARRESTED BIfABT Cvptukk by DincTlfl Inspector Fkaynk. It was rumoured among the Arab community yesterday that the police had made oue arrest in connection with the murder of Syed Abdul Kader Alsagoff. On enquiry, it was ascertained that on Thursday evening Chief Datective Inspector Frayne262 words
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Article553 1907-12-19 8 The market this week has presented a more business-like attitude, as operators would appear to be getting accustomed to the reduced prices now prevailing. The squaring of the December account goes on apace, and though some heavy differences will have to be met, no trouble is anticipated.553 words
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Article428 1907-12-19 8 The general regulations which have heretofore been adopted for the Grand Exhibition of Japan to be held iu Tokyo in 1912 are as follows (The location of different exhibition buildings and allotment of space, as well as the rules and regulations for exhibits will be428 words
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Article862 1907-12-19 8 We have received from Turin the announcement of the death of M. Cavaliere Light Avalle, the Italian violinist who gave a concert in Singapore about a year ago, accompanied by Mme Avalle, who was a pianist. Old friends in Singapore of Capt. Denis Paul, Army Ordnance862 words
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Article439 1907-12-19 8 Very shower y weather atteuded the )poning of the exttn3ed Club House of th* Singapore Golf Cub vn Saturday aftern.»>u The time of opening was three o'clock, so as to give good time for the foursomes match Captain's Side v President's. Just befotv that hour there was439 words
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Article271 1907-12-19 8 ASSOCIATION SHIELD Weit Kknts I v> Wkm Kbvh 11. These teams met iu the above competition on Saturday on the Tanglin giound iu wretched weather. The ground was shpperv at the start and as ram fell Uter and contiftu* ed throughout the game, the playing area was in a271 words
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Article211 1907-12-19 8 TEAM FOB KUALA JAMITK v^ THE REST. English Inteknai msal k»h: Sin-.h'okk A match between the Rugby XV to represent Singapore against S^langor, an«l The Rest w:ts played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon. The side picked to journey to Kuala Lumpur was the sain^ \l* we recently published211 words
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1368 1907-12-19 9 It is with deep regret that a large number •I the European community here, as well as numerous friends in Japan, will learn I that Mr George Mildmay Dare, one of the i oUHfI residents of Singapore, and connected with this plica from his1,368 words
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Article188 1907-12-19 9 Rites of parcels postage from the Colony fcr New York aud the United States generally are published in the Gazette. Mr E C.C. Howard has been appointed acting first magistrate Singapore. Mr K. Scott has l>2en appointed Commissioner of the Court of Requests. Mr F. Pears takes Mr188 words
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Article170 1907-12-19 9 Unfortunately the inclement weather went far to prevent what would probably have been a very full house to seethe final performance of this little play by the Singapore Dramatic Committee. As it was however quite a number braved the wet and assembled in the Teutonia Club on170 words
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Article114 1907-12-19 9 Singapore, Nov. 15. The dulneas in the export trade and the stringency in London have led to the local exchange falling to 2s. 3*d., which is the rate at which the Government are wi. ling to sell to the banks in order to maintain the rate114 words
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Article1017 1907-12-19 9 London, Nov. 15. Tie naval spectacle, organised at Portsmouth in honour of the German Emperor and Empress was a failure, for owing to dense fog nothing could be seen but on Wednesday, when the Royal Visitors passed through London on their way to the Guildhall there was bright1,017 words
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Article33 1907-12-19 9 The New York Engineering News has an article on filters and reservoirs of the Far East in which a short section and a couple of photographs are devoted to the Singapore filttr beds.33 words
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Article144 1907-12-19 9 On the morning of Nov. 18, at Eveshaiu, England, two branches of the rNyal H »u»e of France were uaited by the m^rria^e ot Princess Louise de France and Prince Charks de Burbon. The scene was very impressive, and the dresses and wedding presents upon a magnificent144 words
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Article149 1907-12-19 9 Club vs. KG A. A team swimming race between the Ciub and the R.G.A. was the attraction at TmJong Katong on Sunday morning. Thi* bv the way is the last aquatic event fLe gunners, or the present lot at least, will take part in before their departure.149 words
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176 1907-12-19 9 The Swiss Consul at Tokyo, Dr. H. Bitter, reports that great progress is being iii^de by Japanese merchants in displacing foreign imports, in consequence of a protective tariff. Two interesting examples of how home trade is being benefited are related by Dr. Hitter.176 words
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Article135 1907-12-19 9 A correspondent writes to a home paper that Sir Matthew Nathan, the new Governor of Natal, who has succeeded Sir Henry McCallum, is winning golden opinious in the Colony. He is held in great estimation by the Imperial authorities, and he has greatly pleased the Colouists by135 words
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Article214 1907-12-19 9 These references to receLt promotions and changes appear in mail papers Second Lieutenant Leg;ird. (Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, attached to th^ Ist Battalion, Dover, ha3 been promoted lieutenant (vice Lieutenant Searight, who is in extra regimental employment), and joins the 2nd Battalion, Singapore. Captain214 words
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Article864 1907-12-19 10 The tender of Messrs H >warth Erskioe for the construction of six steel lighters for the F M.S. Itiilway has been accepted. Oi I> "C. 0 the dollar was qinted at Hongkong Is- 11^ L, the lowest since October, 1905. It is two years einca the864 words
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Article653 1907-12-19 10 (Contributed.) From the shaping of events now forming in connection with the Docks at London it would appear that shareholders in Tanjong Fagar can heartily congratulate themselves that the Directorate had the foresight, grasping and mercenary though it may have been, to hava acquired during the653 words
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Article198 1907-12-19 10 Goh Kim Bud, an elderly Straits-born Chinaman, was again before Mr Green, second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, for preliminary enquiry into allegations of forgery and criminal breach of trust. Messrs. Sproule and Gaunt conducted the prosecution and Mr Elliot defended. Iq reply to Mr Elliot, Mr Moses said198 words
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Article61 1907-12-19 10 The p.unujl Christmas entertainment of the Singapore Catholic Club for children, will take place in the Victoria Memorial Hall, on Saturday, 28th December. Members desirous of obtaining tickets of admission for their children, must apply to the Revd H. Rivet, giving the names and ages of the children, before the61 words
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Correspondence.
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Article758 1907-12-19 10 To the Editor, Sir, In reply to your criticisms of Dec. 12th upon my alleged remarks at Kuala Lumpur during Mr R. Laidiaw's visit I beg to say that my address was not correct lv reported. My remarks atnut the Farms were misquoted. I did not Scty "No758 words
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Article52 1907-12-19 10 The following is the statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States daring the year 1907 November. Previously. Total. Perak 26,1<351b5. 193,58 1ib5. 224,7461b5. PeUngor 106,561 965,911 1,072,472 Xegri Sembilan 52,267 409,675 461,941 Pahang nil Total 184,993* 1,574,16 7 1,759,160 Excluding Pahang Export52 words
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Article93 1907-12-19 10 The Kiuta, Captain Daly, arrived from Port Swettenbam \esterday with the police ttig ftjUlg. Ssrgtant Urortton went on board with a couple of marine policemen and ascei taited that during the voyage a Chinese passenger's box was broken open and *170 in notes and two cheques stolen.93 words
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Article204 1907-12-19 10 S. B. A. MEETING. Keppel Harbour Miniatukk IJa.n.,k. Over thirty entries have been received for each of the six events which comprise firing in all military positions, rapid firing, Wautage, runuiug deer and attack. The first event has just been concluded ard con. sisted of B shots at204 words
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Article250 1907-12-19 10 WIN FuR THE WEST KENTS II Another tie iii the Shield competition was played last eight on the Recreation }lub ground, the West Kem* II pUjtSg and beating the Recreation Ctu!>. Needless to say the ground was very b*MJ and a Ami y of rain that fell before250 words
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Article268 1907-12-19 10 This clever billiard player, vfao has an-iv-ed from Hongkong, has been IIMVMg remarkably good form in his |HMI in the Northern Colony, all apparently against that excellent amateur. Mr E. H. Hinds. This is a considerable contract with Stevenson, the Champion, who never seemed to get going268 words
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Article89 1907-12-19 10 Dr. Russ?l Wallace's individual views n the relation of our world to the rest of the solar system are well line \\u. It was Lot to be expe<'*t<l tbat he woull accept the th»<>ries of Mr L)*ell concerning life in MartHe has replied to the American astroii«'Uier in a book89 words
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Article1643 1907-12-19 11 TWo IMPORTANT POINTS OF LAW. Thk CmsmrtMQ th Opium Ordinances. Thj Appeal Court' resumed vesterdav, their lordships the Acting Chief Justice! and Justices Thornton and Fi3her announcing that judgment w<,uld be given in the CttOO Ang Chei app3al from a decision by Mr Justice Srjrcombe Smith to-day1,643 words
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Article132 1907-12-19 11 STRAITS AND MALAY STATES. November 22nd, At Auctions about 27 tons of Straits and about 7 tons ot Ceylon were offered and. meeting a very Mat Market, only a small proportion sold at a decline of Id. g Od. per lb. The following were the132 words
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Article28 1907-12-19 11 Telegrams from Mcnte Carlo state that Vere Goold has been sentenced to imprisonment for life with hard labour, and his wife to death for the Monto Carlo murder.28 words
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Article47 1907-12-19 11 The 8.1l iat reduced in the French Chamber of Depuiies by M. Briand, Minister for Public Worship, tor the transfer to the communes, for the benefit of the poor of all ecclesiastical property unclaimed by the Public Worship Association, has been passed by 33*2 votes to 218.47 words
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Article1957 1907-12-19 11 HOW THE STATE WAS FINANCED Continuing the extracts frcm the report of Mr Hart the official adviser, we devote this section to a consideration of the revenues of the State and the condition into which they had fallen. Jt will be Ken that though Kedah was1,957 words
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Article161 1907-12-19 11 )n Saturday two Chinese women and a China man were arrested in Sago Lane for keeping a common gaming house. Yesterday thev appeared before Mr Colman third magistrate. Mr Gardiner, Assistant Superintendent of Police who appeared for the prosecution, said that Chap Ji Ki was beicg carried161 words
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Article1184 1907-12-19 12 What healthy young man has not read with a large measure of envy and admiration that magnificent book of Rolf Boldrewo<jd describing the adventures of the men who m ;de life in the gold-rush days of Btndigo second only in intensity to those of T« xis or1,184 words
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Article823 1907-12-19 12 There are few better stamp centres than Singapore. In addition to the Straits and F.MS, close at Land lie such interesting countries from the philatelist's point of view as Sarawak, Siam, Dutch Indies, Libuan and B)rneo. It is notwithstanding a mournful foot that the Singapore S:ainp Club is823 words
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Article864 1907-12-19 12 He who has not awaited the magic words has not truly lived, for the arrival, the waiting, the call, the operations, and the fiaal dismissal are a part of modern life. You alight from your rikisha, possibly worried with business, certainly not altogether happy in appearance, and you864 words
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Article1027 1907-12-19 12 It is not what it was. Not nearly the same. The little frosted scene of the hedjre rows and the lanes and country cottages, in their whitened mantles, or the city's streets of driveti snow, once .the inevitable, io now the very unusual. In these aavs the1,027 words
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Article705 1907-12-19 13 The R «r HC. and Mrs I ZA rd are coming •■tl by the X. I). U Kleiit, duj on Jan Homeward bound troop* will be embarked oa the Sicilia on the 2o"th, but will be rationed on the station for that dav. The commmd of705 words
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Article119 1907-12-19 13 BOUGHT IN AT AUCTION. There was a very fair attendance at Powell and Couip toy's salerooms yesterday afternoon, when the British steamer Hon^ Wau, which has been regularly running between Bmmvmm and MiTnitr, was put up to auction". The Hong Wan is of 110 tons net, and119 words
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Article1703 1907-12-19 13 DEVAWONGSIE'S" ILLICIT CHANDU. Another and Similar Cask In the matter of the King on the prosecution of the Opium Farmer, respondent, Jacob Bruhn, master of the German steamer Ddvawongsie, who was heavily fined for allowing chandu to be smuggled into Singapore, Mr Ellis yesterday morning, on the1,703 words
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Article112 1907-12-19 13 Dr Murray Robertson's House Visited. Notwithstanding the precautions taken by the police, the burglars are still active in the Tangliu district. Sometime during Tuesday night or the early hours of yesterday morning, the light-fingered gentry paid a visit to M Bilado," L^onie Hill, Grange Road, the residence112 words
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Article50 1907-12-19 13 London, Nov 25. Major- General BadenPowell, in the course of a lecture at Scarborough expounded a scheme for the voluutary military training of 1,750,000 boys in the United Kingdom. The lads were, the lecturer stated, now drifting, and cnaDy of them were going to the bad.50 words
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Article600 1907-12-19 13 R.G.A. BEAT WEST KENTS I. Fortunately the weath»-r proved favourable last evening, and a large gathering assembled on the S.R.C. end of the Esplanade to witness the game between the R G.A. and the West Rents I teim in the competition for the Association Shield. Mr Fyfe of600 words
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Article194 1907-12-19 13 There has been some approach to a market on the Trials and Cup ani the quotations against those who have been io receipt of substantial support are losing that elasticity that is apparent when there is no solid money to warrant them. The feature of last week's betting194 words
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Article86 1907-12-19 13 Negotiations are at present proceed ing between the directors of the Bristol Hotel Colombo and the Array and Vftffj Stores, London, which, if carried to a successful conclusion, will res It in the Bristol Hotel becoming the property of the London Company. It is well known that the directors of86 words
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Article1212 1907-12-19 14 We sincerely hope that the Committee of the Singapore Cricket Club will place at the personal disposal of members, in the same way as it does with regard to the tennis tournament fixtures the cricket fixtures etc, copies of the new bye- laws which have been drawn up1,212 words
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Article405 1907-12-19 14 A meeting of the Licensing Justices was held in the senior magistrate's court yesterday afternoon. Mr Howard, senior magistrate, acted us Chairman, and the Board consisted of Mr A. W. Bailey (Secretary), Dr. Middletoo, Municipil Health Officer, Captain R idcliffe, Master Attendant, and Messrs. Alex. Gentle, W. E.405 words
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Article273 1907-12-19 14 INMAN vs. WILLIAMS. In the fine new saloon of the Raffles Hotel last night lovers of tho game had an opportunity of seeing Mr Melbourne Inman, one of the best exponents of the game and a corain<* champion. He was matched against Mr C. R. Williams, giving the amateur273 words
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Article301 1907-12-19 14 The Trade returns for the third quarter of 1907 show that there was a substantial increase in the exports over the corresponding period of last year. The increase in export values is given at $4,035,354 or sterling .£470,792. The total value of the export trade during the301 words
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Article281 1907-12-19 14 The following are the dates of the various events at Kuala Lumpor. Monday, 23rd, 5 pin., Rugby Salingor vs. Singapore. Dinner to Singapore teams. Tuesday, 24th, First day of races. Wednesday, 25th, Hockey Selangor vs. Singapore. Thursday, 26th, Sacond day of races. Friday, 27th, Soccer Selangor vs.281 words
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Article223 1907-12-19 14 Inspector Nolan prosecuted three Chinamen before Mr Colman, third magistrate yesterday for counterfeiting coins in a temple in Tiongßharu. On November 23rd the Inspector received certain information, and on g.ung to the temple aceoinpained by some constables and detectives found the front door of the223 words
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Article30 1907-12-19 14 Detective Sergeant Mulcojk prosecuted a Chinese pawnbroker before the senior magistrate, yeslerdaj, for not reporting a stolen chain which he received in pawn. His worship imposed a fine of $25.30 words
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Article428 1907-12-19 14 They do things well in Bangkok occasionally. The King of Siam recently opened the new shop premises of Messrs Badman. Mr P. Nolze of Behn Meyer Co. leaves for Penang to take up the* management of the shipping department of that branch. Mr Nolze will stay428 words
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Article446 1907-12-19 14 We much regret to learn that a telegram has been received by tLe Singapore Dispensary announcing the death of Dr. Edward de Tunzelminn, who retired from Singapore about three mouths age, not in a very good state of health. It was Dr. de TuDzelmanu's intention446 words
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Article895 1907-12-19 15 A Dimulacotk Road. T«» the Editor, No one passing along Orchard Road at an* tOM during the day or at night will fail to observe that it is about the best thorougnfare that can ba found anywhere in Singapore. It is all that one can desire with respect to895 words
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Article65 1907-12-19 15 The confessions of a well-known City mm— a bachelor living with his widowed mother :-His speculations were always ianre and sometimes it was all right and somVtinH* it was uot. The old lady one morning pet a friend who congratulated her on her son's apparent success in life M Ye*65 words
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Article2171 1907-12-19 15 (By Submarine Telegraph) (Reuter'n Agency.) Rec. Dec, 12 10 50 a.m. At Quebec the manager of the local branch of the California Safe Deposit Company mentioned on Dec 10 has committed suicide. Congressman Fowler, the Chairman of the House Committee on banking and currency, has made a peech in2,171 words
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Article277 1907-12-19 15 Per.aEg. K*. I>'C. 12, 8.10. am The prospectus of the Anglo-Sumum*. Rubber Company has been issued to the investing public. The authorised capital of the propose! company is £'I*o,ooo. The present issue is however for only <£80,000 of this and the capital is assured. Amongst those who take277 words
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Article784 1907-12-19 16 Capital Capital Issue Paid Issaed paid up Valoe vp Comply. Q u ******> $300,000 300,000 10 10 Belat Tin M. Co. Ltd 7.75 $300,000 225.000 10 10 Bruang Limited 6. $600,000 600,000 10 10 Bruseb Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd 14 bo £400,000 350,000 £1 £1 Dnff Develooment Co.784 words
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Article67 1907-12-19 16 (Co*»BCT»r> fp tc- Dec. 13.) rUns 4 xu's 2/44 demand 2/B{| Private credits 3 m/i 2/4^ credits t* m/i 2/44| FsANCX, uenuind Eank... 292{ Gekmany, demand 238-1 Ivdia, T. T 173a Hongkong, demand l^V%nom Yokohama, demand 1 14 Java, demand 394 Bangkok, deinund 65.] SovRjKRiGNe, Bank Rimru $8.55 Bank67 words
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Article126 1907-12-19 16 December 18 Tm $58 87* Gambler 6.60 Gambier On be No. 1 M 9 85 GarnVierOTibe No. 2 8.50 Pepper Biack (orcL**:. S pore; 13.00 Pepper, White (fairL.W. Ip t buyers 20.25 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) 23.00 Nutmegs (80 to the Jb/> 2 1 00 Mace (Banda) 80.00126 words
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Miscellaneous663 1907-12-19 16 CLEARANCES Dec 13. Tringganu, Ger. str., Remcer, for Iloilo via port9. Piinz Eitel Friedrich, Ger. str., Malchow, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Giar.g Ann, Dut. str., Moss, for Samarang via ports. Ban Hong Liong, Brit str, Rush ton, for Bangkok. Isabella, Dut. str., Choet, for Singkep via ports Reynst Dut.663 words
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Miscellaneous553 1907-12-19 16 Hebe, Brit, str., Andrews, for Penang and Deli. Kistna, Brit, str., Lcarmont, for Port Swettenham and Penang. Van Riebeeck, Dnt. str., Smit, for Segli via ports. Kinta, Brit, str., Daly, for T. Anson via ports. Hainam, Brit, str., Philips, for Muar and Malacca. Ruby, Brit, str., Morris, for Muntok and553 words
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Miscellaneous390 1907-12-19 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men- -o f War Fla. and Tons Commanders \rrhred Prom *m <*'♦•. Bedford Brit. cru. 9800 Ersline Dec 18 Penang Hongkong De Ruyter Dut g'boat lu oo Smaas Dec 18 T. Priok Sabang Sea Belle P.M.B. Yacht 400 Ahniat Nov 24 P. Swettenham P. Swett. Sea Mew390 words
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