The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 June 1908
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1908-06-18 385 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1908. No, 1090.18 words
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Article68 1908-06-18 385 (Cokkectkd up to June 17.) Bank pja/i z'zT* uen)*uvl PriTa'e erediti awi m crepes 6 u:;o ~**i„ FB.Ay.cv, dtsvazsd Baak«M «W QsVMJjrr,daia Ineij, T. i, Hos-jko: <s, tea I >- -> EOm l Yoko t ai. a. tou J*4 113 i Java, C:-:^. lX id EaJMXOK, flewarnfl JN SovEas.68 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article28 1908-06-18 385 Gilman.— On the 29th May, 1908, at 3, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Madras, the wife of E. W. F. Gilman, Federated Malay States Civil Service, of a son.28 words
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Article94 1908-06-18 385 Le Brecht-Vincent. On June 11th at St. Lukes Church, Southampton, by the He v. Dr. Trevaskis, Henry Ashton Tuzo Le Brecht, son of Augustus Le Brecht, of Bournemouth, Hants, to Ethel Isabel May, daughter of the late Capt. J. F. Vincent and Mrs Vincent of Raeburn, The Avenue, Southampton.94 words
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Article101 1908-06-18 385 TATHAM. On the 10th May, at Rathronan Lodge, The Avenue. Surbiton, Leonard Tatham, m.a.. New Coll. Oxon, aged 35 years, only son of John Mary Tatham. Maclean J. J. In London on the 9th hist., John James Macbean late Managing Director of Howarth Erskine Limited. Mackenzie. On 10th May,101 words
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Article139 1908-06-18 385 June 17. ♦Tin W2O Gemttfl buyers 7.15 QamVier Cube No. 1 11. CO Qan bier Chain No. 2 9.50 Poprer ßlack (ord'n. S'port) 11.15 Perp<-r.Whita (fair L.W. S p.e., buyers 15. 50 Nutmegs (110 to the Ih.)^, 1 7.50 K utm-^gs SO to th e i b M 1139 words
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Article, Illustration1162 1908-06-18 385 June 12. We are not altogether sure that the European dwellers fa Singapore and other places in the Straits quite realise their climatic and other advantages as compared with many other regions within the tropics and within the definite sway of the monsoons* In1,162 words
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Article530 1908-06-18 385 There can be no two opinions at the present time of financial paralysis in this Colony that the question that our rorrespondent Very Small lays before the public in a letter printed this morning, is one that comes directly heme to every one engaged in commerce or530 words
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Page 385 Advertisements
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Advertisement427 1908-06-18 385 CONTENTS. Lbadbrs. The Climatic Advantages of the Straits w 335 Local Trade Depression 385 Reval and Constantinople 38tf Battleship and Gas Engines 386 The Government and the Banks 386 The Emperor Francis Joseph 385 The Expansi >n of Hongkong 387 The Chicago Convention 387 Our Excise Revenue and Imperial Morals427 words
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Page 385 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous221 1908-06-18 385 THE WEEK. The English mail of May 23rd arrived by the B. I. Steamer on Saturday followed by advices a day later on Monday by tba French mail. This homeward mail is carried by the P. O. Delhi leaving to day. The slackness of business is the theme cf the221 words
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Article315 1908-06-18 386 The mention of gas engines for the new battleship to be laid down at Portsmouth indicates a great theoretical step in naval engineering theoretical, for there are no installations on a large scale, for marine purposes, from which experience can be got. The suction (or pressure)315 words
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Article747 1908-06-18 386 June 15. From a letter appearing to-day it will be seen that the financial situation in the Colony continues to occupy the general attention, although nobody seems to be very clear to what the general commercial malaise is due, or is prepared with any suggestions747 words
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Article651 1908-06-18 386 Although it is not until December 2nd that the venerable Emperor Fram is Joseph will have completed the diamond jubilee year of his reign, yet to-day, June 15th, having been fixed for the official celebration of the event within his own dominions, it is fitting that651 words
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Article1330 1908-06-18 386 June 13. It would seem that the Reyal and Imperial meeting at Reval, apart from the personal and family aspects of the occasion, which is the first visit paid to hi* Russian nephew by King Edward since that sadder day when as Prince of Wales he went1,330 words
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Article1106 1908-06-18 387 June lo*. An enterprising resident of Hongkong, a Mr Pescio, having considered the congestion of the preseut town, which by the configuration of the island is disposed along a narrow strip along the inner or northern face of the island with a slight relief for European1,106 words
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Article1201 1908-06-18 387 June 17. Yesterday was a big day in the United States, as it was the date of the assembling of the National Republican Convention in Chicago, the business of the Convention being to select the Republican candidate for elect bn to the office of President of the1,201 words
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549 1908-06-18 387 Our Excise Re venue and Imperial Morals. Unless they be morally pachydermatous beyond all conception we cannot help thinking that even the most rabid of the antiopium agitationists must be beginning to feel the sting of the charges of dishonesty' that are proved against them so effectively People who talk549 words
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Article1177 1908-06-18 388 June 18. Bv way of Rangoon Ave have the speeches in the Viceroy's Council upon the new Explosives Bill and the new Press Bill, both of these measures necessitated by recent outran in India.aod bv the exti a irdiuarv effect which iufKmmatory appeals in the native press1,177 words
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Article353 1908-06-18 388 The Tongkiug frontier incident that has caused the French Government to make very ssrious representations to the Chinese Government at Peking occurred at the beginning of this month. The details are now to hand from the scene of the affair. It appears that on June ord while Lieut.353 words
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Article347 1908-06-18 388 Concerning the article that appeared on Monday on the new Lumiere Colour Process, A.W.8." who has a vety long experience in the tropics, writes that he is now experimenting with the new pre cess. The article points out the danger of frilling ol these new plates, which •■A.W.B.347 words
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Article275 1908-06-18 388 General Subbotitch, who is a great opponent of the Amur Railway, has this to say about it The Government intends to complete this railway of 2,040 versts in 1912. that is. in four years (which, owing to the climate will only yield sixteen working months,* but to275 words
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Article162 1908-06-18 388 Police Station Mokked. Madras, June *th. The order stopping street-preaching in Trivandrum having elapsed, Swadeshi lecturing recommenced, with the usual result of rioting and arson. The cause of the latest outbreak was the alleged ill-treatment of a caste-man bv the polico. A mob assembled at the passage162 words
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Article35 1908-06-18 388 In spite of the depression in trade, says the Malay Mail, there has been no fall in Kuala Lumpur or Klang house-rents. Chinese shop-keepers, however, report a falling off in business all over the State.35 words
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Article1031 1908-06-18 388 London, May 1908. Dearest Exile, The big annual Primrose League meeting came off today. It was very sad that Mr Balfour wasn t well enough to preside, but if he had to be away a better substitute could not have been found than Lord Percy. His1,031 words
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Article801 1908-06-18 389 A Chinaman has been arrested for stealing $41.30 from a house in Weld B md. The output from the Pusing Lama Tin Mine for the month of May was Pis 501 88. A Sarawak Treasurv notification states that it is permitted to export Straits dollars from801 words
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Article685 1908-06-18 389 THE PARAGON OUTFITTING COMPANY. Unkoo Yahya bin Buang sued the Official Assignee before Mr Howard, in the District Court, yesterday afternoon, as administrator of the estate of the lite R. B. Lindsay for the return of certain furniture or for S42G as iis ratae and for685 words
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Article209 1908-06-18 389 FRASER Co.'s SHARE CIRCULAR. During the past week matters have gone from had to worse for iu nearly every instance a further decline in rates is noticeable, with sellers still largely in evidence MINING. This section has suffered very severely owing to the number of shares being forced unon the209 words
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Article129 1908-06-18 389 Draw For the Cup. A meeting of the Singapore Football Association was held at the S.C.C. last evening to decide the draws in the Cup. Mr McKeczi9 presided over a representative attendance. Tbe draw was effected as follows: West Kents vs. S.C 0. Y.M.C.A. vs West Kents129 words
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Article281 1908-06-18 389 S. C. C. v3 R. G. A. Played on the Esplanide last evening. Both teams were well represented. The Club had a good deal the batter of the exchanges right through the first half and their forward play especially was very good, the men combining splendidly. Tbe Military281 words
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Article82 1908-06-18 389 Monthly Medal. Prayed on June 6th and resulted as follows. J. L. Humphreys scr <7 M. Mackenz'e 77 scr 77 W. Millington 95 I<^ 77 Mrs Koek 120 40 80 Rev F. Gr. Swindell 94 10 84 Mr L. E. Koek lot 18 86 Mrs Howell 12882 words
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Article307 1908-06-18 389 DECEASED'S WIFE GIVES EVIDENCE. A preliminary enquiry was commencad by Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, into the charge ot murder brought against a Chinaman named Cheo Ang. Mr Hastings Rhodes, tie Deputy Public Prosecutor, conducted the proceedings for the Crown, and the accuse] was undefended. A307 words
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Article903 1908-06-18 389 Charge Against a Local Chemist. Mr R. Struve, manager of the Medical Hall, 23, Battery Road, was charged before Mr Thunder in the First Magistrate's Court, yesterday, with failing to keep a stock book and a daily register of the stocks and sales of a medicine containing903 words
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Article2035 1908-06-18 390 FURTHER EVIDENCE SOUGHT IN INTERESTING CASE. Questions for the Appeal Court. Befo e their lordships Justices Fisher, Sercomba Smith and Bradde'l, one of the in st rntpriwting onsen on the list of appeals, from Mr Justice Liw, e»me on fer hearing yese-d av— 'Mat, of the2,035 words
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Article317 1908-06-18 390 The Raffias Music Hall last night, in addition to the usual performance of Edison's pictures, Bon Hur and his physic il development, and Little Bessie, had an unusual item for Singapare, a wrestling bout. It came last on the programme and it was half past eleven before the combatants317 words
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Article86 1908-06-18 390 A Scratch Sweep and a Handicap Sweep will be played on the Race GVuvse Links on Sunday, commencing at 9.30 sharp. Nine boles, match play. Tiffiu will be served at the Ciub that day. The draw for tho Scratch Sweep is C. V. Mi!ej v W. W.86 words
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Article177 1908-06-18 390 Old residents of Singapore will learn with regret of the death of Mr. John dames MacLean, which occurred at London ou the 9th inst. He was the founder, and for many years Managing Director of Messrs. Howarth Erskine, Limited, engineers and contractors. A cable was177 words
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Article118 1908-06-18 390 The death returns for the week ended June 6th show an improve nent over those for the preceding week, the ratio per mille of population being 57.18, which, however, is still high. The total number ed* deaths was 298 (as against 357). Tho chief causes of death118 words
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Article76 1908-06-18 390 On Thursday night, P. C. 584 arrested a man for plying with an unregistered rikisha. It was shown yesterday that he had received a fare of SI, but had more money in his possession. Mr Goodland made it obvious that the vehicle which bore marks of registration76 words
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Article383 1908-06-18 390 At a special general meeting of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce held last Saturday a number of influential Chinese gentlemen were appointed for the purpose of approaching the wholesale firms on behalf of any letail firm, which finds itself in difficulties, but which can prove thatStraits Echo - 383 words
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Article186 1908-06-18 390 The Deli Courant of June 6th has a leader dealing with A roe B iy as a c<»oipotin<r port to Be! swmn, Dali. Onr contescporary points out that tho two large petroleum companies which have their refineries at Aroe Bay, with large tan*: installations, have spent a good186 words
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Article228 1908-06-18 390 A PROMISSORY NOTE. Yesterday ssotwing the Oouri of Appeal (Justices Fisher, Bercombe Bmith sad Braddell) pcoceeded arith *he appeals brfore them, and beard that of Yeo C Hoe and Lim Cbo i Keng from a decision o* the Acting Chief Justice, tbe Bon*bl A P. G.228 words
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Article80 1908-06-18 390 The ac i)n brought by Mr Monl n:u Harris against Joseph Kualifa and Stul Meaahem, of Macassar bovc >U fame, on a bill of costs ended yesterday in plaintiff getting judgment on the claim. The counter claim (which was admitted) was allowed. Mr Greenfield for Mr80 words
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Article823 1908-06-18 391 The Banlmann Opera Company ar« to •give a season of eigbteeu nights at Colombo during July. The draw at the meeting of the Football Association was for the Cup competition, not for the League. A Chinese employe of Chop Hong Lee Chong has been arrested on823 words
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Article1411 1908-06-18 391 Quwquid agunt homines nostri est f array o lihelli Juvenal. When some people take themselves much too seriously it is difiicultto decide whether the humour or the pathoa of the case comes out on top. One of the most remarkable instances of thia was at the1,411 words
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Article451 1908-06-18 391 MALAY QUARTERMASTER AND GERMAN MATE. Masyed bin Simsuree, a young Malay, quartermaster of the Geiman steamer Marudu, was before Lieut. Cator, the acting Master Attendant, yesterday, on a charge of assaulting Mr V. Korth, Chief Officer of the steamer. Accused claimed to ba tried. Mr Korth, who451 words
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Article31 1908-06-18 391 A Colombo paper says Mr O. Scharenguivel, late of the irrigation Department, has secured a billet at Singapore in the Survey Department, and sails by the s.a. 11 Goeben on Saturday.31 words
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Article564 1908-06-18 391 A pleasant concert v/as er^anised at Tanerbn Club last night, on the line 5 of the last Pnilha-monic Concert, the chiff items being furnished by the excel'ent band of the Royal West Kents under Mr. McKelvey, who gave additional proof, if proof were needed, of its concert-furnishing564 words
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Article156 1908-06-18 391 Among the. thousand and one attractions of the Franco-British Exhibition at S < idberd*a Bush, London, is Messrs Patbe Freres* stee] building frr th^ display <t cinematograph films at the M White City." Not only are pictures illustrating classical tales aud pantomines give i, bn( s feature is156 words
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Article40 1908-06-18 391 Burglars paid a visit to a bungalow c pied by Messrs'. Webster and Famphur at the 5] mile atPasir Pan jane; onThnrsdsy night. Pioperty valued a' $88 Was stolen. A report was made to the DOOOS.40 words
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Article34 1908-06-18 391 m m Following are the out-pnts from tbe Belat Kuantan Mines for the month of May 1008 The Belst Tin Mining Co. Ltd. Pis. 405 21 Th* KuaLtan Tin MiniDg Co. Ltd. Pla. 258.00.34 words
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Article177 1908-06-18 392 The Captain ol the S. s. Knching was charged before Mr. Thunder, fourth magistrate, yesterday, with bringing a decrepit person into the Colony on May 14. Mr. Grihson, of the Chinese Protectorate, conducted the prosecution and the Captain churned to he tried Dr. Millard, ot the Tan Toot177 words
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Article463 1908-06-18 392 Insanitary Area to be Improved. A special meeting of the Municipal Commi&sio.ers was held, yestsrday afternoon, in the Muutcipal Board room. Mr J. Polglase, the D-pu'y President, occupied the chair and there were also present: Messrs H. L. Coghlan, Wan. Macbean, Cheng Keng Lee, A. W. Btilev, A.463 words
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Article67 1908-06-18 392 Threa sobbing Tamils faced Mr Thunder in the fourth magistrate's court, yesterday, on a charge of assault They were wearing prison, garments as they are undergoing a seatoncj for assault. They were now arraigned on a similar charge. The prisoners howled mournfully and two or three sympathisers67 words
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Article43 1908-06-18 392 Second elevens of the S.C.C. and the R G. A. met at hockey on the Esphnade last evening. A fairly well contested game resulted in a win for the Club team by three goals to nil. The Gunners played one man short throughout.43 words
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Article83 1908-06-18 392 P. C. No. Go. Kader, recent Is orderly to Assist Sopt Sari, was commuted by Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, f< r trial at the Assises on a charge* cf attempted murder. Accused is alleged t.> have tired at a Javanese in a honse at83 words
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Article832 1908-06-18 392 Capt. P. Leveson-Gower of the Sherwood Foresters ia promoted to be Mijor. Dr Denman, the newly appointed Health Officer for Perak, leaves England at the end of the month. Mr F H. Mugliston made 0 and 1 against Yorkshire when the University was beaten by an832 words
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495 1908-06-18 392 A NEW CHURCH. In view of the growing community of the Cantonese section of the Roman Catholic Chinese of Singapore who at present worship in the Church of St. Peter and St Paul in Queen Street, with the Hokien and the Teochew sections, it had495 words
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Article76 1908-06-18 392 A shooting accident recurred at the Hotel van Wljk ou Friday night. Mr Hendiick of Messrs. Katl Bros went £o the hotel to call on a friend, Mr Pircztk. He was examining a revolver belonging to Mr Pirorek, when it went off and a bullet went through76 words
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Article142 1908-06-18 392 The Pulau Bukoui Football Club is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. H E. has appointed Mr C. B. Whitehead, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Penang to act as Second Stiff., Singapore, and the following confirmations are notified Mr C. V. Dyson, hVgistrar, Bupreme Court, District, Judge142 words
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Article137 1908-06-18 392 The output of the Chenderiang grotipof mines for the month of Mav amounted to rol pikuls. The output of Tekka for last month was JoO piculs of clean ore. Tho corrected ligures of the output of the Tamtmn Mine from January to Mav, are as i?*^ WS137 words
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Article344 1908-06-18 392 Successful Afternoon's Sport. The Anglo-Cainese School sports were held on the school ground on Sa'urday, and with numerous banners and streamers the scene was a very gay one. A large gathering, including many ladies and the parents of the boys attended. The following were the winners 220 yd.344 words
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Article267 1908-06-18 392 On the S. C C. ground on Saturday, this match was won SSailf by the Club* The S. C. C who want in first, batied Ceiliy freely anl Edlis, Mason. Ollerhead and Cant: ell put up some useful performances at the wickets. The oppeaing267 words
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Article264 1908-06-18 392 BENGALI DHOBYBEHTTO PRISON. Furthar evidence wss talons 1 f Mr Green, the second tsugistratd, ou Saturday, hs the case in wivich a Bengali dhoby waschs with stealing $7 belonging to Privets Cook of the K y.i l Wts- Rest Rqpsnsnt Bsrgt Mlool appease I for the264 words
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Correspondence.
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Article1210 1908-06-18 393 To the Editor, Sir,— lt is certain to all of us whose lot it is to live in the Straits Settlements that the place in which we live is now under a very dark cloud. That cloud has be^n gathering for many months past, and instead of passing1,210 words
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Article593 1908-06-18 393 BRITISH COTTON CULTIVATION. From a Parliamentary paper just issued we extract the following reports on the S.S.. F.M.S.. and Borneo CULTIVATION. Cotton is i^mwa at present only to a very small extent. The climate is not altogether favourable, since the wet and dry seasons are not definitely marked. The cotton593 words
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Article1418 1908-06-18 393 Trial of The Prisoner. In connection with the telegraphed news of the sentence of death upon Kudiram Base, the surviving murderer of Mrs and Miss Kennedy at Mosufferpore (the other, Dinesh Chandra Roy, committed suicide with a revolver when his arrest was being made St a railway1,418 words
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Article512 1908-06-18 393 PnosPEcrs Of Mmnsax Ann Aenictbtural DnvnLorMEST. An interesting report on the agriculture and industries of the Federated Malay BtsSSS has just been issued by Mr. H ayues, the American Consul-General at Singapore. The States, comprising Perak, Se' an gor, Negri SemhQuSJ ar.d Pahang, have an estimated area512 words
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Article42 1908-06-18 393 The Borneo Company, Limited, the company's managers in the East, advise Mr. O'Brien writes Struck lode slate— May 11—4)2 (level) 6 feet wide— very rich orepromising lode will telegraph you further as t:> this. Ten additional stamps started May 14.'*42 words
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Article901 1908-06-18 394 The Highlands and Lowlands May rubber crop was 15,044 lbs. and that of the Sumatra Para Company 4,820 lbs. Mr P. Smith, second engineer of the C. E. and M. Co.'s steamer, Kaiping, was drowned at Pootung, Shanghai, last week. The admission of Filipinos into the901 words
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Article580 1908-06-18 394 Vessel Ashore in Pulau Laut straits. A TOTAL LOSS FEAEED. We are in a position to furnish our readers with details concerning the stranding of the British steamer New Orleans on a reef in the Pulau Laut Straits. Fortunately no lives were lost, but it is580 words
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Article210 1908-06-18 394 Municipal Employs Finkd. Sanitary Inspector EL E. D 1 Silva was before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterdav, on allegations of discharging s ti e*irm in BukitTimah Bond, and possession of h firearm without a permit from ;he CI i i Police Officer. Ac 'used produce 1 a210 words
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Article64 1908-06-18 394 A Chins man was severely assaulted in a house at 41, Sa,go Street, early yesterday morning, by a number of his countrymen. He made a statement to the police, but died before he reached the hospital. Nine arrest3 were made. Tiie accused were charged with murder before64 words
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Article14 1908-06-18 394 > «s» < A Chinese coolie has absconded from a shop at Bjat Qaay with $76.80.14 words
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Article602 1908-06-18 394 STATE SECRETS. Before the Court of Appeal consisting of the Hon' ble Justices Fisher, Braddell and Sercombe Smith, yesterday morning, was heard the appeal of the Crown against a decision of the acting Chief Justice. Khoo Sian Tean and Koh Siew Jin proceeded against the Crown602 words
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Article302 1908-06-18 394 TROUBLE IN A JEWISH FAMILY. Joseph Isaac Eliss appeared before Mr Thunder, the acting fourth magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on tiie prosecution of his father, Isaac Ezskiel Elias to show %iuse why he should not be bound rer to keep the peace for trespass in his (his father's)302 words
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Article298 1908-06-18 394 "Melilot," or "Fia Clover." (Mc!Hotn* Oj}icinalis.) A great Fertilising Fodder Plant for Rubber and other Estates. Sir, Having frequently leid ot the great trouble and expense planters experience in trying to maintain or increase the fertilitv of their land, kindly permit me to give a description of the above,298 words
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Article692 1908-06-18 394 Elephant Breaks up a Train in B A serious accident on the Royal State Railways, by which two unfortunate persons lost their lives and several were injured, one of whom is not expected to lecover, oc. r.rred in Siam on June 4. Between 7.15 and 7.50 o'clock692 words
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Article258 1908-06-18 395 The renewe 1 activity of the pest of plaeue is seriously exercising the minds of the authorities at Hongkong. The "China Mail s*ys Official reports suggest a sufficiently bad condition of things but, carefully" prepared as they are. it is an open" secret that the figures relitiig258 words
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Article346 1908-06-18 395 Aeoordiugtothe Bmrawak Q \-Ate of June the Sarawak crocodile has not been idle. As Wit] M these cases A report reached us in the early part of that two Chinese children were taken by B crocodile while bathing at Mnarn Taesnj, Sr.marahan. A young girl about 1346 words
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Article162 1908-06-18 395 The lvpcrt of the Malacca Kubbber Plantations. Ltd.. for the year 11-07, to be presented a: the meeting on the 2nd June, 190s. states net 'profit for the year is X1, 1 25. Of BBtt i nrneSMSS d upon the estate the sum EMM 2\ has been162 words
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Article138 1908-06-18 395 A bright piece of sport, worthy of record in the«e days of diminishing big game, was ichieved last week, says the "Pioneer," by the I SOOI KoSSh, 0.c.i.;:.. motoring out wit! one or two personal attendants to n> i palace of Jalwara, His Highness mrral138 words
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Article73 1908-06-18 395 One feature in the Missionary Exhibition, the "Orient in London," which was to be opened at the A-riculmral Hal! on l June 4 by Mr Winston Churchill, is called a Hail of BeHsions. Among the scenes to be depicted there ars the Malu dance of the Murray Islands, fetish worship73 words
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Article1422 1908-06-18 395 MORALS AND REVENUE. Sir Henry A. Blake writes to The Times The result of withdrawing the licences at Hongkong may possibly be the driving of the opium smoker from the public M divan to the private cubicle, of which there are tens of thousands m the Chinese1,422 words
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Article681 1908-06-18 395 BRITISH COS.' INTERESTS. Gold Mining in Bobneo— Dutch Petroleum. Mr Consul J. W. Stewart, reporting en tbe trade of Java for the past year, says The year under review has, on the whole, been a prosperous one for those engaged in agriculture. While this is due in a681 words
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Article610 1908-06-18 395 The report of Mr W. M. Bath, Manager is. Kuantan, ."th June 190H. I beg to submit to you my report of th© work done on your mines during the month of May 1908. I arrived here on the 'J Ist instant and was courteously610 words
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Article310 1908-06-18 395 The report of the Manager, Mr \Y. If. Bath, is. Knsntsn, sth June 100s 1 beg to submit to yon my report of the work done on the mine for the month of May 100s. I arrived here on the -Ist inst aud went over310 words
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Article38 1908-06-18 395 > < Japan's bi^est be 11, which is 26 feet hi-^h, 54 feet in circumference and the metal of which is 1 foot 6 inches thick, was rung for the first time amid much ceremony at Osaka on May 22.38 words
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Article978 1908-06-18 396 What a charming picture is the common observation of those who firbt look at the image on the glass- screen of a photographic camera with a good lens. It is indeed well-focussed (that is every part of the picture made sharp in outline) the colours of the originalW.M. - 978 words
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Article843 1908-06-18 396 When young David essayed to soothe the soul of King Saul by playing to him on the harp the king, it is related, threw a javelin at him. This i3 the earliest record of musical criticism. Since then, says a writer on the subject, "it has beenFree Lance - 843 words
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Article977 1908-06-18 396 I've often wished that I had clear For life six hundred pounds a year, A handsome house to lodge a friend, A river at my garden's end. Surely Bern Swift places the river at low a place in the scale of desirable things P Had he longed forW.M. - 977 words
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Article1148 1908-06-18 396 The half-pay Major General of the period is rapidly becoming a dit-tinct species, not to be confounded with that of any bygone epoch. He flourishes greatly along the south- western shores of our native land those sunny nooks of Dorset and Devon where the air is so salubriousO.M.K. - 1,148 words
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Article309 1908-06-18 397 The returns of importe and exports of the Straits Settlements are now published in a condensed and convenient form. The returns for the first quarter of the current year have the following summary, in which the returns for 1908 and 1907 (Ist Qr) are compared. Imports. 1 Qr309 words
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Article264 1908-06-18 397 A correspondent writes to the Times of India His many friends in India will hear with great regret of the death of Cuthbert Taunton Raikes. He came out to join the Straits Medical Service in February last, and acted for a brief time as House Surgeon264 words
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Article128 1908-06-18 397 Joseph Isaac Elias, a young Jew was convicted by Mr Thunder, the fourth magistrate, vesterday. of trespass m his fathei I house. His worship reserved judgment pending consideration of the behaviour of the accused. He was released on his own recognisances, and was warned not to inter,128 words
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Article850 1908-06-18 397 It was stated in police circles yesterday that Inspector Conlan had died at Province Wellesley. This officer was in charge of the Sepoy Lines division a few months ago. Mr Louis Becke, with the Royal Geograpnical Society's support his arranged to go for a tour lasting850 words
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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
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Article278 1908-06-18 397 A weak eleven from the S C.C. met the Royal Garrison Artillery at Association football on the Esplanade last evening. Mr C. M. Curtis acted as referee and there was a small gathering of spectators. It was after 5.20 pm. when play commenced, only nine of278 words
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Article98 1908-06-18 397 At Beach Roael yesterday evening the Babal A man met the Mohammedan Cricket Club in the Colman Shield competition, the field as usual being crowded. Some good play was, shown in the first half and on one occasion from a corner kick the ball was nicely passeel to98 words
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Article121 1908-06-18 397 The final in the Mixed Foursomes of the Singapore Golf Club was played at the Racecourse on Monday afternoon. Twenty-three couples entered, play has been in progress for some weeks, and the winners were Mrs Gansloser and Mr C V. Miles. The following were the results in the semi121 words
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Article416 1908-06-18 397 On Saturday we announced that the new Siamese Penal Code had received Royal Sanction, and becomes law on Sept. 21st. The Code is published in a Gazette Extraordinary under date June Ist. The following is translated from the preamble His Majesty, considering that the existing416 words
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Article961 1908-06-18 397 One or two good games should result from the draw in the Singapore Association Cup competition, which was effected last week, indeed all should prove exciting enough. The S.C.C, who came out of the hat" with the We6t Kents I team, have now a strong eleven, and one961 words
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Article468 1908-06-18 398 In reference to the letter published yesterday from Mr B. Harrison, au Australian correspondent, on the virtues of Meliiot as a plant capable of restoring nitrogen to the soil, and therefore of value to planters, we note that that gentleman has already been in correspondence with Ceylon468 words
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Article130 1908-06-18 398 THE PREROGATIVES OF THE CROWN. The Court of Appeal consisting of Justices Fisher, Braddell and Sercombe Smith, continued yesterday their hearing of the appeal of the Attorney-General against the decision cf the Acting Chief Justice. Khoo Sian Tean and another are suing the Crown for inducing the130 words
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Article57 1908-06-18 398 The following is the result of play for tb.B June Month lv Meelal C. Watt 69 3 72 Capt Btdgrave 99 18 81 Lieut Wilberforce 99 15 84 Dr Fowlie, Messrs Mugli3ton, Miles, MacMillan, Hon Law, Maxwell, Major Pedley, Major Ford, Captain Jones, Lt Humphries, Wyatt, and57 words
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Article179 1908-06-18 398 Messrs Paterson Simons Co, the local agents, send us the half vearlv report of the N Y K. The capital is Yen 22,000,000, de--1 mtures Y 300,00, Reseive fund 15! million yen, and equalisation of dividends fund 3} million yen. The report says. The Gross Pre fits of the179 words
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Article136 1908-06-18 398 CAPT STOCKLEY'S WEDDING. Capt Stockley's numerous friends in the Colony and the F. M. S. will be interested to learn that his wedding with Miss Ismay Hamilton, daughter of the late Mr Dacre Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton, of Cornacassa, County Monaghan, Ireland, will take place to-day in Monaghan. There will136 words
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Article195 1908-06-18 398 The following is an extract frcm Mr W. A. Graham's Book on Kelantan "That the Malay is lazy and will not work is a common saying in the mouths of Europeans in Malaya. True, the Malay will often decline to work in the particular manner in which195 words
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Article259 1908-06-18 398 POLICEMAN FINED FOR PERJURY. Gnr. Brown of No. 78 Coy, R.G.A., was charged before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, with the theft of a bottle of gin valued at $1 from the Keppel Harbour hotel, and also with assaulting Mr Johnston, the manager of the259 words
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Article145 1908-06-18 398 CLAIM AGAINST OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE DISMISSED. Further evidence w*s taken by Mr Howard, in the Distiiet Court, yesterday afternoon, in the case in which Tunku Yahya claimed the return of his furniture or the value, $462, from Mr F. M. Baddeley, the Official Assignee. Plaintiff claimed that he145 words
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Article62 1908-06-18 398 A Chinese woman living at 19, Ophir Road, has reported to the police that her house was raided by gang robbers on Monday. She alleges that ten Chinese rushed into her residence and stole money and jewellery valued at $46. One man, whom she says she has62 words
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Article824 1908-06-18 398 Mr G. T. Tickell is now stationed at Kuantan. Six Chinese were ordered to be banished from Perak last month. The case brought by tbe Bank of Bengal against Messrs. Birkmyre Co., has been dismissed with costs. The Kuala [Lumpur paper hears that a privately-owned rubber824 words
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Article555 1908-06-18 398 DAUGHTER ELOPED WITH RELIGIOUS TEACHER. AwangChi, a tall, slender looking Malay, was charged before Mr Howard, in the District Court, yesterday, with kidnap. ping a Malay girl named Mat, twenty years of age, and theft of her brother's koleh valued at $15. He claimed to be tried.555 words
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Article184 1908-06-18 398 Chea Ek Yew, a Chinese printer of Upper Cross Street, was charged before Mr Colman, the third magistrate, yesterday afternoon with dishonestly retaiuiug aerated water labels belonging to Messrs Fra6er and Neave. Mr G. S. Carver conducted the prosee*ution and Mr Montagu Harris appeared for the184 words
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Article135 1908-06-18 398 On Tuesday night, a gang of five Chinese bloods had a feed of rice and curry from a stall kept by Hylams in Middle Road When asked for payment, thev smashed up the place. A detective constable succeeded in making one arrest. Yesterday, the accused appeared before135 words
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Article146 1908-06-18 399 NINE CHARGES OF EXTORTION. Mr Column, the third magistrate, was occupied yesterday morning in enquiring into the nine chargea of extortion brought against Malay police constable No. 53 and a Chinese coolie. Detective Sergeant Bourne conducted the prosecution. Evidence by nine hawkers was given. It was alleged that146 words
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Article83 1908-06-18 399 A Chinaman appeared before Mr Grc.n, the second magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of fraudulent possession of eleven fowls. He was arrest 3d at Gaylang on Tuesday night. Accused declared that the fowls were given to him by a clansman, who advised him to trale well and enjoy83 words
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Article69 1908-06-18 399 Appu Senyo. a Cingalese, was before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, for preliminary enquiry iuto a charge of murder by causing the death of Mr M. D'Silva, a Municipal contractor, on the 9th inst. At the request of Police Inspector Oxley, the ene-uirv was adjourned till69 words
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Article151 1908-06-18 399 The fedlowing Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Powell Co.'s saleroom on Tuesday afternoon Shop-house dwelling No. 82 Orchard Road, 2,620 feet, freehold, monthly rent $29 50. Wee Cheow Keng $2,800. Shop-hou=e dwelling No. 4 8 off Cheang Wan Sing Place, Singapore town, 887 feet,151 words
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Article51 1908-06-18 399 The British steamer Karang, 334 tons gross, now lying in Singapore harbour, was sold bv au.tion at Powell Co.'s saleroom on Tuesday afternoon to P.R.P.M. Vyravan Ckettv for* SI 0,000. This vessel has recentlv been running between Singapore and east coast ports of the Peninsula.51 words
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Article104 1908-06-18 399 The Times of Ceylon says The interColonial rifle matches have now been brought to a close by the match with the Malay States Association, the results of which are given above. This brings the total of matches fired off this year to five, and that of losses104 words
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Article86 1908-06-18 399 The ceremonv of the presentation of the Japanese yacht,* the .Yungho, to the Chinese Throne, was held on the *27th ultimo. The Kun_csu or Guildhall of the Waiwupu was crowded by Chinese and Japanese officials, including Princes Ching and Chun. Mr Abe (Actine Japanese Minister), their Excellencies^86 words
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Article13 1908-06-18 399 We understand that there have bean no cises of rabies since February 29.13 words
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446 1908-06-18 399 FIFTH LIST OF DONATIONS. The Colonial Chaplain is verv anxious to receive all the replies to his appeal in behalf of bingapore Bishopric Endowment Fund by the end of this week as he has promised to cable home to the Archbishop on Monday the total amount446 words
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Article259 1908-06-18 399 As the "Times of India" points out This is the reply to Baron von Aerenthal's scheme for extending the Austrian line through the Sanjak of Novi Bazar to Salonica, but, where" s the Baron has only obtained the Porte's consent to a survey of the contemplated project,259 words
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Article1850 1908-06-18 399 (By Submarine Telegraph) (Renter's Agency.) Received June 11, 9.25 a.m. At Reval various deputations have proceeded on board the Royal and Imperial yachts and have been received in audience by the King aud the Tsar. The Tsar has appointed King Edward an Admiral in the Russian Navy and His1,850 words
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Article144 1908-06-18 400 {From our ozon Correspondent?) London, via B. Penang, June 13. The Rubbers Growers Association is agitating against increased freight of rubber from Singapore. London via Penang, June 14th. The Rubber sale passed quietly, with prices a penny to a penny half penny below last figures. 1219 packages catalogued144 words
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Article758 1908-06-18 400 C*pfc*! Capital Issua P*!d n Issued paldapVaius up Company. QuoUtma 1300,000 300,000 10 lo Belat Tin Mining Co. Ltd 5.50 $300,000 225.000 10 10 Brnang Limited 5. $600,000 600,000 10 10 Bruseh Hydraulic Tin M. Co. Ltd 11.50 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Duff Development Co. Ltd 3. £60,000 60,000758 words
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Miscellaneous426 1908-06-18 400 PASSENGERS. Per Saris Borneo Mr Diemer. Per Kinta Mr and Mrs Rowland, Mr and Mrs J. G.hiney, Mrs Dare, Messrs G. Kishi, McNair, Darbishire, Montgomery, J. F. F. Stokes, Melsher and Elphick. Per Kistna Messrs T. E. Vaid, L. Rithisak, L Bamnech, Nai Let and Mrs Jones. Per Teesta Mr426 words
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Miscellaneous663 1908-06-18 400 CLEARANCES. Jnne 12. Theodor Wille, Ger. str., Felda, for Hongkong. Vanßiebeck, Dut. str., Smit, for Batavia. Janssens, Dut. str., Winsemins, for Mnntok via ports. Singapore, Brit, str., Robinson, for Bangkok. Amiral L. Treville, Fr. str., Tessel, for Saigon. Mashona, Brit, str., Tarver, for Nagasaki. Dovre, Nor. str., Paulsen, for Bangkok.663 words
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Miscellaneous445 1908-06-18 400 VESSELS_IN PORT. Ship Flag Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For When Adana Brit 2178 Park Jnne 11 Saigon J. M. Wood Liverpool Clan Buchanan Brit 3288 Darby June 12 Cardiff Syme Co. Java Corinthia Brit 2358 Miller May 8 Cardiff Admiralty Uncertain Clan Macintosh Brit 2575 Hocking Jnne 15 Amoy445 words
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