The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 26 August 1909
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1909-08-26 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1909. No 1,15218 words
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Article194 1909-08-26 1 Lbadkrs. Imperial Def ncs Commit t*-»> 129 A Monarch's Fiieni 120 American Dollars i;^> Kubbt'r Company Dirteton 13J Principles cf Defcnct* 130 France's Taxes l; 50 Btagkong Liquor LWn.^ i;U I'hil ppimv? aiii Tarift I'M WUkaj* an-l Politics 111 lawn ani» Meeting* Warner* Shai" Cinu?;u i;* 3 Ku>il»jr Pi194 words
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Article66 1909-08-26 1 (CORKEOTEI> UP TO Aug. 23 Bink4ms 2/i 3 7 demand 2 4/.,\, Private crtdits 8 m s */**s credits 6ms 2«; France, demand Bank 294| 239 India, T. T IWI Hongkong, dtrr.and 2r»^>dit. Yokohama, demand noia. 118j Java, demand 180J Bangkok' demand 60 Sovereigns, Bank Buying $8.54 Bink of66 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article49 1909-08-26 1 McLegi). At Kuala Lumpur, the wife of J. B. McLeod, of a son. At Kuala Lumpur, on the 2Ut instant, the wife of Wm. Muir, of a son. Arbbnx. At Rauaotb," Sandakau. on Wednesday, 4th August, the wife of Mr. E. Aruenz, Acting German Vice-Consul of a son.49 words
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Article185 1909-08-26 1 Chaplin— Dougal.— On 29th July, at St. Columba'b, Pont Street, by the Rev. Archibald Fleming, D. D., Arnold Challin, M. D m F. R. C. P., 3, York Gate, N. W., and 41, Finsbury Sijuare. E. C, to Margaret Douic, widow of William Douc al, Chartered Bank of India,185 words
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Article80 1909-08-26 1 At Kuching on tho Bth August, HKRBBBT William Gregg, aged 35. Zehnder.— On August 20, at Singapore, .1 mo, widow of the late Her. J. L. ZEHNDSBj of Sara.yak. Bain i.ridge —July 25, at West Dulwicli, Capt. Bainiuulh.e, late Commander S. S. Miyasaki Maru. Warxkoro— Lock. At Bandarawella. Ceylon,80 words
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Article150 1909-08-26 1 Ang. 25 Tin m* ot* «m buyers $f 9 62 Gambier bnjers 10.50 Gftmbier Oub« No. 1 14.20 GamWrOnt* No. 3 12.00 P»pper Biftok (eri"*i. Sport) buyers 1 1 6 A Pepper, White (fair 18.80 NntmftgtCllOtotistlb.).* 16.00 Nutmega (80 to fcb» Ik) 22.C 0 Mnoe (E*nda) (V nora Clovw150 words
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Article1059 1909-08-26 1 Aug. 2 The nnchine that makes leist noise generally does the most effective work, though sometimes it happens, when the motive power and the mechanism are meo, that silence is the mark of ineptitude and inability. It the House of Commons ceased to talk, we should naturally1,059 words
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Article, Illustration31 1909-08-26 1 f f i"re shaP the Pres«; (he People's right maintain, CJiMwed by infl:i»-nr*- and unbribed by gain; Hen* patriot Trutli her li'onous precepts draw. |*leile«"'l U» Riliiion, Loyalty anu I aw.31 words
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Article380 1909-08-26 1 lii the person of Sir Theodore Martin there has passed away one who had an «i--periecca unique ia manj centuiies. Sir Theodore was the receipient of those confidences of royalty which are never given to Court friends and are almost excluded from royal family circles. Sir Theodore,380 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement217 1909-08-26 1 MkasribtH to the "Singapore Fre« Press" *»-Vly Ittailillg, from Eur»>|n> to tha Straits by m «>f thi» mail lines, mi invited to send to the Manager the name of th^ii steamer and date of aniTul ir. Siii^apor©. Cofid will thfii !>• nutij' d It ii^*t the m at Yarums ports217 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous147 1909-08-26 1 THE WEEK. The last mail from home was brought by the B. I Teesta on Saturday, with dates to July 30. The N. D. L. Deiffling«r with date.^ to July 28, arrived yesterd«iy. A homeward mail was taken by the Ernest Simons on Monday and this weekly goes by the147 words
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Article526 1909-08-26 2 Aug. 21. The American dollar with an American man behind it should be the American motto for the conquest of the Chinese market." This was the sentiment of Mr Charles Den by, recently consul at Shanghai, now at Vienna. The Chinese poopla are friendly towards us and their526 words
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Article445 1909-08-26 2 Following on the American expressed intention of exploiting Tuikey and Asia Minor, it is relevant to consider the financial position of the new Turkey and the conditiocs under which she might take loans with a reasonable prospect of repaying them, and keeping up the interest. Turkey is not like China,445 words
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Article568 1909-08-26 2 Aug. 23. With the remarkable rise m the price of rubber, and its corresponding effect m the appreciation of the value of shares m rubber concerns, it was hardly to be expected that the market would escape some smirchicgs of commercial immorality. The public were anxious to568 words
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Article591 1909-08-26 2 It is somewhat of a relief to discover that the leaders of the two controlling parties m the House of Commons are practically m accord as to the problem set the Defence Committee, and the solution necessary for an adequate scheme of national defence. We have had591 words
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Article434 1909-08-26 2 In common with almost every itWrflf the great nations of Europe, Franc?, tis lieuter informs us to-day, tin Is herself fica to fdce with a budget deti :it for 1910 of somewba* formidable proportions. It is characteristic of international ri jance just now that there has been a434 words
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Article1175 1909-08-26 2 Aug. 24. The name Telegraph seems to imply more than an ordinary interest m the treatment of what is known colloquially as The Trade." The London daily of that name gave pages and pages of matter about the Licensing Bill and its effect upon those engaged m1,175 words
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Article993 1909-08-26 3 Aug. 25 The position of the Philippines with regard lo the United States and its tariff is one which brings under consideration s:»ine interesting features of what is likely to happen when a high-protection country has producing colonies. We use the word Colony m a conventional sense,993 words
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Article667 1909-08-26 3 Aug 26. A9 a rule the daily newspaper prefers not to deal with ecclesiastical or religious matters. But at times when the views or rulings of clerics come into contact with politics and matters of administration, then it may be necessary to consider them from a public667 words
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Article1249 1909-08-26 3 Director Birrows, of the bureau of education, and Dr. Merton Miller, chief of the ethnological division of the bureau of science, Manila, hare on a short scientific trip to Singapore and Java. Mr P. J. Sproule, Acting Solicitor- General, Penang, arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Monday to act as Judical1,249 words
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Article151 1909-08-26 4 The Imperial Court has resumed friendly relations with Count Witte, who was among the distinguished guests invited by the Tsar to the banquet given at Peterhof to the King and Queen of Denmark. His Majesty had not met Count Witte since the latter's dismissal from the151 words
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Article386 1909-08-26 4 Increase at Last. The return of imports and exports f>r the quarter ended June 30th is now issued. The general trend can best be shown m tabular form. Imports. 2 Q". 08. 2 Q". 09 Singapore $51,827,127 52,690,397 Penang 21,052,877 21,240,881 Malacca 1,125.063 1,*****5 Totil 74 005.062 74386 words
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Article323 1909-08-26 4 An extrajidinnry general meeting was held at Winchester House to receive a statement with reference to the company's present position. Mr John E. Champney presided, and said that on the 15th inst. two important cablegram? were brought to the oiH ;e of the company. The first telegram was323 words
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Article102 1909-08-26 4 Mesers. Kiley, Hargreaves and Co Ltd., who hare had the fitting up of most of the existing lauterns m the Straits, have been given the contract for the required alteration to Cape Kichado lighthouse, and the erection of the new second order triple flashing apparatus and lantern. Mr A. J.102 words
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Article1143 1909-08-26 4 The first impression gained from the S. 0. C. Liwn Tennis handicaps is that the classes show a far better level than usual, the range of handicaps taken all round is not so high, and the consequence should be more interesting play. A. doubles stands out as a1,143 words
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Article489 1909-08-26 4 Th^ anuui! gsa^ril in j e,iag o f ths S.n-»i. pr>re X jcreiti m Clu!> viti tOI pi tee at the Riviiion on Siturdty n wue.i the in«nbtn will ba askei top.ss the RlMiiail accouats for the yeir ea j.d J.jji 3 J its!. Tie report, stales tint489 words
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Article184 1909-08-26 4 The case ia which thirteen Ciut^nese aad Hyliims were MTNttd iv a bMM ia Millie Uoad for attending the initiation cereinonv of a Triad Society w;s mentioned to Mr E. E. Coluian, the third m lgis'nt?, veslerdai. The trial Lad been Iced for two o'clock, bat, us184 words
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Article138 1909-08-26 4 S>iy what you will about the Germ ins, says the Tsingtau correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury, but they are an industrious nation, whether it conies to tilling the laud or inventing airships. The Tsingtau hills and vales have changed very materially m ten yeirs. Trees have been planted and good138 words
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Article859 1909-08-26 5 Mr. and Mrs. Huttenbach are expected baell ie Penang shortly Mr Henry Neville Goschen, of Messrs. Kpi liling and Goschen, has been appointed i |> rector of the Chartered Bank m place of Mr Heury Neville Gladstone. Mr. W. A. Graham, formerly adviser m Kelantan, has859 words
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Article1488 1909-08-26 5 NEARING COMPLETION. SINGAPORE'S NEW "HIGH" WAY. For many years, Cavanagh Bridge has been much too narrow for the great increase m the amount and weight of the traffic that goes over it every day, and the usual afternoon crush is dangerous as well as trying to the nerves.1,488 words
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Article253 1909-08-26 5 Discussion this subject the Financial Times of July *2'2ad says that since the commencement of the year thirty concerns, with a capital of 44 millions have been promoted, aud many companies have issued tresh cipital. The worst danger from the investors' point of view is that the253 words
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Article126 1909-08-26 5 On leaving Sarawak this month for England I have authorized the Hon'ble H. R. A.. Day to be my Deputy to attend to a 1 outside correspondence and to administer the Government until His Highness the Rajah Muda returns from England. During his aDd my absence thereGazette - 126 words
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Article360 1909-08-26 5 FRASER CO.'S SHARE CIRCULAR. Our market has not jet regained its former level, and business during tho pan, week has been somewhat quieter, although any shares cffiring at cheap rates have m ni st cases been immediately snapped up. Toe fact that London also appears ready to buy at slightly360 words
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Article97 1909-08-26 5 LADIES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Result of competition for the monthly spoon. yds. 100 150 Mrs Murpby 27 26 S <>G Lady Evelyn Young 3l 30 '5 B 5 Mrs* Bowes 30 29 ••"> SM Miss Anderson 31 27 *5 «>4 Mrs Pearce 29 21 *7 t>4 Mrs Lemon 24 25 797 words
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Article219 1909-08-26 5 One Roister Shot. On Monday morning la9t a Chinaman went to Kampar Police Station and said he had been M held up by three Chinese highwaymen armed with revolvers, but as he had no money they had let him go. ()n hearing the story the Inspector mTimes of Malaya - 219 words
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Article234 1909-08-26 5 The Governor of Asbanti lias just sent m bis annual report, m which the Coomassie (the old spelling is most appropriate) Cattle Show figures prominently. It was the event of the year, and excursion trains were run for the visitors. Other features of the country m which234 words
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Article222 1909-08-26 6 A meeting wa9 held ill the S. C. C. Pavilion last evening to mike arrangements for the forthcoming shield competition. Mr .1. McKenzia presided and there were present representatives from S! Et. C, it. G. A. Middlesex, Pol cc, S. C. C. It was dtcidtd to play222 words
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Article246 1909-08-26 6 Perplex was sold yesterday afternoon at Abrain's Repository for the sum of $200, the purchaser being H. H. the Sultan of Johore. H. H. The Kijah of Sarawak arrived from Kuching on Thursday m his yacht, the Zihora. H. H. is en route to England. Mr246 words
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Article118 1909-08-26 6 A verdict of death by misadventure was returned at a Southwirk inquest, i a the case of Frank Stubbing*, a^vd 13, The boy had suffered frcni scarlet ferer, which caused enlargement tithe heart. He was taken to Guy's Hospital, where it was found necessary to perform a118 words
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Article192 1909-08-26 6 List ever.iog the Volunteer Club j/nve one of their pleas mt dacces iv the I)rill Hall, a very large Dumber of members of the Club uL«I their lady and civilian friends turning up to enjoy the dancing. Ainon^t tho-e present were H. E. lf*jor General Perrotr, the OtHc?r192 words
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Article1022 1909-08-26 6 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Avg 20. Present:— Mr E. G. Broadrick (the Pre sident), Dr Fowlie, Messrs J. Carapiet, Wm. Macbean, C. W. Darbishire, W. Peacock, Ong TVck L m, C. I. Carver, A. J. W. Watkinp, also R. Peirce (Engineer) and J. Polglase (Secretary). Minutes. The minutes of1,022 words
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Article640 1909-08-26 6 The resumed bearing of the Tobin Case, m which the accused, M. A. Tobin, is charged with criminal breach of trust when acting as Chief Clerk m the Water Supply Department of the Municipality, was continued before the Third Magistrate yestei day afternoon. Mr Perkins appeared for640 words
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Article115 1909-08-26 6 The final tie of the Championship, MeKflßiie v McKmb, attracted a good Dumber of spectators yesterday, who fallowed the varying fortunes of the contestants with interest, and when they were not quite sure wh'ch was leidii;^ weie quite sate i:i encouraging M Mho." McKean got rather a useful115 words
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Article20 1909-08-26 6 Hon. Lieut. J. Johnson is appointed to command the Malacca Cadets, during the absence on leave of Capt. J. Howell.20 words
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185 1909-08-26 6 We regret to announce the death of V Habib Merican Noordin, 4 i> wbid, t f place at his residence "Noordin Hd Hutton Lane, Penang. The deceased wh was a leading member of the Mohammed* community, was the third mm of the Mahomed185 words
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Article159 1909-08-26 6 It is with the deepest rmml tint record the death of Mr. H. W. Qngg whi< occurred at the School m Kuching on th. afternoon of the X.h instant tfteratbor* illness, and though the state of his L. has been far from satisfactory for some cou. siderable time past the159 words
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Article259 1909-08-26 6 Oipi«tals Arrested at X <>to The Mainicbi reports thatt^o nUftltci the KamHio Revenue Offije, Kioto, taruc i Sakum Tukojiro (3:2 >, ard TVraka T^nel.i. (13) have been arrested on charges of Wu v mail. The two men are graduates of tfct Kioto Commercial School atd were259 words
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Article273 1909-08-26 6 Easily Cut Th hough. km attack on the harbour defence bo<>ni \va* made at Portsmouth early on July 27 by tin destroyer Ferret." and the result WBs tliar the boom was easily destroyed, s.> easily, m fact, as to Biiggest that this tueans of dt ing harbours273 words
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Article62 1909-08-26 6 Negotiations have just been couclu«'< whereby a European svndicito takes c(Dtr." of the sixteen best gem mines m Covlol The mines with gemming latds ftMliH •,000 acres. The object cf the syndicate is to make a market for Ceylon gems an<i bring the gems to the proper standard .1: market62 words
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Article1282 1909-08-26 7 WHEKE THE FIRE FIGHTERS WILL LIVE. A MODERN BUILDING. P«r months past, curious eves have been turned on the new Central Fire Station vh:cb hu.3 bean raised m the somewhat pqoafifl neighbourhood of Hill and Hock Liin S:reets. It is a splendid building and rtfl et3 credit1,282 words
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Article151 1909-08-26 7 The following are the bare results of play m the prove competition which took plaea on the K-jppelGolf liuk3. The greens were m excellent condition aud rtfi.cted great credit on the committee who had their preparation m hand generally the arrangements were excellent aud everything went c151 words
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Article168 1909-08-26 7 An S. X C. eleven played the Medical School od Saturday on the Esplanade, the u'itine ending m a draw m favour of the former. The game was noticeable for the fact that no extras at all were recorded during the school innings. S. K. C. O. Scharerquivel c168 words
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Article78 1909-08-26 7 A "Record" Attendance. The monthly shoot of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery Rifle Club took place at the Bal6Btier rifle range on Sunday morning. The light and conditions were favourable, but there was a very poor attendance, only one Gumner and two of the Maxims, being78 words
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Article890 1909-08-26 7 H. H. Tuaku Kechik bin Almarboun Tunku Sulong with Tunku Suliman from Kelentan accompanied by Nek Wan Ismail and Inche Mohd. Eunos called on H. E. the High Commissioner Sir John Anderson, at Government House on Saturday, the 21st instant. Mr D. Maw, of Messrs Motion890 words
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Article836 1909-08-26 7 Important Raid Case. The morning's business on Saturday wat largely occupied m the Third Magistrate's Court by tiking evidence m the Stanley St. Lottery Cise. A raid was made on No 8 Stanley St. ab:>ut 9.40 pm. August 13 by Mr E." A. Gardiner C. P. O, Mr836 words
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Article40 1909-08-26 7 The playing off m the tie for the Captain's Cup resulted as follows W.J. Troweli 39 4 It H. Soper 45 7 38 A. Smith 45 7 38 On the letter playing off Smith secured second place.40 words
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Article68 1909-08-26 7 Major Fie her R. A. Superintendent of Experiments at Sboeburyness School of Gunnery, has been appointed to succeed Sir Frederic Nathan as Superintendent of the Royal Gunpowder FactorTi Waltham Abbey, ai d the Royal Small Arms Factory, E afield Lock. Sir Frederic Nathan wilL relinquish his Government duties at the68 words
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Article853 1909-08-26 8 It is said that fI.RH. Prince Adalbert of Prussia will probably pay another visit to Siam next spring. The Chinese Becreation Club are at the top of the list m the Penang Football League competition. The Penang Cricket Clab are second and the Volunteers third. To-day's853 words
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Article174 1909-08-26 8 An unfortunate accident occurred at Johnston's Pier on Sunday morning just before the Warders and their friends started on their picnic. The s.s. Moonstone, which was to convey the party round the Island, was lying off the Pier and had to be reached by sampans. Mrs174 words
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Article130 1909-08-26 8 Final Figures For Seven Months. The abstract of the statement of the weight of block tin and tin ove exported from the four States during January to July, 1909, and of the duty collected thereon as compared with the corresponding period of 1 903 is130 words
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Article147 1909-08-26 8 Figures for First Seven Months. The comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during the years 1909 and 1908 gives the following statistics July, 09. Tol. 09. Tol. OH. Perak 91*086 468,976 211,460 Selangor 364,K5l 2,021.9:..") 1.030,990 N. Sembilan 70,250 517,497 854,005 Total147 words
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Article317 1909-08-26 8 A special meeting of the District Grand Lodge of the FO astern Archipelago was held ou Wednesday night m the Freemasons' Hall, Northain Road, when Rt. Wor. Bro. the Hon. W. J. Napier, D.O.L District Grand Master, presided over a large gathering of Craftsmen repieseutative of nearly317 words
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Article65 1909-08-26 8 Mr R. M. Latham is getting up a variety entertainment m the Ipoh Ciub for Sports We*k." The "compmv style themselves the Ipoh Pierrots and the programme so far arranged is an excellent one, including all the locil talent and several singers who have never been heard m Ipoh before.65 words
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Article993 1909-08-26 8 {From our own Correspondent) Bat a via, Aug. 13th. M. de Savornin Lohman, ex President of the Audit Office, is dead. Mr Pfet, commission agent, has decamped to America, leaving a deficiency of f 100,000, due to wild speculations. Unfortunately, many poor people are ruined through his villany.993 words
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Article833 1909-08-26 8 Opium m Hongkong and the Stkai > (July 27.; The House went into Committee of Supply on the Colonial Office Vote, when Mr Bennett called attention to the opium traffic m Hongkong and Ceylon. The International Opium Conference hnd he said, since this subject was833 words
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Article97 1909-08-26 8 On the 10th instant a somewhat alarming accident happened to a party of motor* i&ts near Parit Buntar, IVak. They laoUed m the river owing to the ferry cap.-^ Bißfi wren half way across. The par'y coropr Mr and Mrs Sellers, of Jin Heng K>t«te. Mr Knudson.and Mr and Mrs97 words
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Article1837 1909-08-26 9 A BRITISH RULER OF JAVA. From a Dutch Point of View. {Special for the "Singapore Free IVw.**) 11. The meeting of R fflas with Lord Minto, Governor General of India was a turning point m his career. When he took his leave from the Governor's cabinet, he was no1,837 words
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Article48 1909-08-26 9 > < The BiDgbok post offices hare been busy changing old stamps for new ones, or, lather, the att stamps for those bearing the corresponding values m satangs surcharged upon them. The new satang stamps have not jet arrived but are expected to do so m about a month's time.48 words
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Article769 1909-08-26 9 Possibilities of Motor Traction. Roads and Gradients. In the Settlement of Singapore there are limited lengths of roads admirably suited for motor vehicles of all kinds. For example, the Changi Road has a length of about ten miles, metalled throughout, granite being employed for about four and769 words
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Article94 1909-08-26 9 The Penang Volunteers are giving an assault at arms at thd end of nt xt month. This will include a boxirg competition, weights as follows Feather weight under 0 St., light weight under 10 Rt. 4 lbs. middle weight under 11 st. 4 lb. t and heavy94 words
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Article64 1909-08-26 9 We have beard many definitions of the effects of liquor, but half seas over," sprung," tuf," etc., are not to be compared with the quaint answer given by a Chinese witness at the M;irite Court the otler daj. ()a being asked what was the condition of a certain man he64 words
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Article540 1909-08-26 9 Continental Customs. Alcoholism at it affects the moral and social condition of the child, the home, and the nation was the subject of discussion at the International Congress on Alcoholism and much interesting information was forthcoming. The Bishop of Croydcn occupied the chair. The first paper540 words
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Article221 1909-08-26 9 The following reunrksou a Rugger match recently played at Biugkck will pro*t of interest As usual witli early practices there was a lot too much talk. The form shown was on the whole very encouraging, and gives prornis<of Bangkok's making a name yet m the footbail field.221 words
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Article113 1909-08-26 9 (Extract From ukport of thr Assim a.nt District Ohicel. Tamhuan.) Some people from Lewanti aicame m to report the chief of IbefcmpOßg one. Gunipud for extortion and iiiisjpjjro priatin^ Poll-Tax. I had Gumpud taken to Tambuau and lattr m the uiontli he was tried and convicted on both113 words
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Article67 1909-08-26 9 Mr C. S. Evans, of ibe S raits Trading Co'a staff has woq the Men's single handicap prize at the Einta Club'a tennis t< nr— ment. The runner up •mm Mr 8 M. Birry. The dcuble handicap has now leached the final stage, the players left ia bein? W. C67 words
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Article1032 1909-08-26 10 One naturally associates man with places, and to my mind Sir Oliver L^dge always occurs m connection with Birmingham, a large commercial town with a new fledged university, an 1 a reputation going back half a century for Brummagem goods, fi»st applied to cheap jewellery made there beforeW.M. - 1,032 words
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Article1105 1909-08-26 10 The prevalence of Secret Socreties m politics is generally an indication either that the Government is very weak or very strong In ordinary cases like the Chinese societies here the formation hardly cirries the same meaning, because it is second nature with the Chinese to go kongsee, a1,105 words
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Article763 1909-08-26 10 CONCERNING ENGLISH NAMES. The mis-pronouuciation of English surnames, like the mid-spelling of words, is not of grave moment to the world outside the social circle. la fact when you receive a letter with your name mis spelt or hear anyone pronouncing your name wrongly you merely say to youiselE "poorH.M.M. - 763 words
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Article1225 1909-08-26 10 "It is quite noticeable" said my Divinitr Student one day "that the actual words of certain stcck phrases often are more correct than the general sense of the phrase itsalf as understood by the people." After deli-' verirg himself o"f which remark, he passed his1,225 words
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844 1909-08-26 11 H. W. Wilson - H. W. Wilson By The letter of the fifteen British admirals support im; Lord Charles Beresford's proposals is a document of £reat importance f.om the weight which attaches to (he signatories. Among them are the ablest and moat distinguished officers on the retired list844 words
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Article2301 1909-08-26 11 (From Onr Sjtecial Correspondent.) Cricket Matters. London, July 25. Since the third Test match between England and Australia at Leeds, the Players have twice defeated the Gentlemen (which is the snobbish title for the Professional v Semi- Amateur matches). These matches have shown that UteN il some2,301 words
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Article384 1909-08-26 11 The Burns- Phi lp AustriJi-iu s'emier Airiip, has made a fast paSMge fr mi Sylnev arriving a day ahead of lime. The It«UMI on this occasiou afur leaving Part DtofWM went to Macassar, *h?re sh« liailnd a party of gold prospectors going to explore part? of the Celebfs384 words
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Article97 1909-08-26 11 Mr A. Motor met with a uis'v accid* ir it Bangkok as the mult of a eollitioa with a trametr. He va» coining ut of th»Unt leftdlßg from M-Ksrs M 5;1;.7 tlJ's goAowM p<ist theßjbo^kok Miawfactiiiiog C<>*» dn> Bisei to the New road iv a |faanj a whfu a tflMMftr97 words
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857 1909-08-26 12 The ordinary <£eiieral meeting was held on July £8 at Wmcbester House. Sir West Ridgeway presided, and m moving the adoption of the report poiLted out that the prospectus estimates of production and profits had l»een exceeded ly actual results. For the year ended March857 words
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Article707 1909-08-26 12 SXTNGEI MUAR (JOHORE) RUBBER The Personnel of the British and Colonial Thading Syndicate. In our issu^ of yesterday we printed an important disclaimer from Messrs Mayo, Elder and Co., of I^, Drapers' gardens, E C, with reference to the Sungei Muar (Johore) Rubber Estate, Limited. Messrs Mayo, Elder707 words
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Article304 1909-08-26 12 M. Caillaux's new device for obtaining revenue —a tax of a halfpenny on all bills under ten francs —furnishes that entertaining Parisian, M. de Caillavet, with the following amusing dialogue Then it is quite true that m his Budget proposals f^r 1910 M. Cai.laux seriously intends304 words
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Article655 1909-08-26 12 Negotiations for Taking over Marconi Stations. Wireless messages from shore to ship have become a commercial and social necessity, and it is not surprising, therefore, that, as announced by Mr Sydney Buxton m a speech at Hull it is expected that m the near future the principal wireless655 words
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Article177 1909-08-26 12 Two old friends bobbed up at a harbor picnic to the delegates to the farmers' conference. < >ne was introduced by Mr Moore, Minister for Lands, and the other by Mr Oake3, honorary Minister. The first was the story about early agriculturists. M Adam." said Mr Moore, M wasSydney Telegraph - 177 words
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Article89 1909-08-26 12 An inquest into the death of the four men who were found dead after the temple affray has been held at Kuala Lumpur. Among the witnesses examined was Mr F. J. V. Guy, who stated that be had accompanied Inspector Cullen and the police, and when Inspector89 words
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Article37 1909-08-26 12 We thought that the prevailing ignorance of this part of the world was disappearing, but these ideas were rudely dispelled when we were shown a business letter addressed to "Kuala Lumpur, Salangor, New Zai- land." (Malaj Miil)Malay Mail - 37 words
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Article638 1909-08-26 12 The last educational prescription of America, breathes quite a different tragranee. The staid ness, the solidity of oir raral educators seem 9 quite grossly material beside the speech reporte J from the head of an American college He is not bent on turning out mere handymej or638 words
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Article331 1909-08-26 12 I heard a good story the other day oCa difference of opinion between M Worth, the famous dressmaker, and an Au:eiican woman, a nouveau ricbe." She was remonst.a'ing with the roi de la moda because he had charged her six hundred dollars (t 1-0) for a331 words
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Article34 1909-08-26 12 Major MacCartby is granted a month's leave from Sept 7th and Lt. H. E. Large a year's leave from Oct 20th. Lt. G. R. Home was placed on the 6ick list on the 20th.34 words
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Article5024 1909-08-26 13 MARRIAGE OF MISS ANDERSON. REMARKABLE MALAY DEMONSTRATION. Brilliant Function. The ■Miiage el Miss Anderson yesterday le Mr UecftYey Fan ant was marked by a hippy combination cf state ceremony and demonstrations of friendliness from all classes cf the community. It is not a ilWji event for th<3 daughter5,024 words
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Article683 1909-08-26 14 Criminal Intimidation. Yesterday morning's business m the Criminal District Court was entirely devoted to a case m which an Englishman, Stanley Vincent, and three Sikhs are charged with criminal intimidation or obstructing the police m the execution of their duty m the case of the former, and for683 words
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Article122 1909-08-26 14 Many Dames have been suggested and credited by rumour with having been selected to serve on the Commission of Enquiry into Municipal Affairs promised by the Government We prefer to await the official announcement. Mr E. C. Ellis has given notice of the following questions for122 words
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Article69 1909-08-26 14 FAREWELL TO Mr HAWTREY. The members of tte European Contingeut of the Straits Settlements Police Foice are giving a dianer to Mr W. R J. Hawtrey, Superintendent of Police, at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday night. Mr Hawtrey has resigned from the service and has accepted the managership »f a69 words
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Article281 1909-08-26 14 We regret to announce the death of the Rev Jean Bes, which took place at the General Hospital at 6 am. yesterday. The body was immediately removed to the prayer room of the Church of St Peter and St Paul where it will lie m state281 words
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Article56 1909-08-26 14 A telegram has been received from Kupland announcing the death last Saturday ffl Captain Waddell, the well known skipper 01 the ss. Kuchin^," after a serious operation Captain Waddell went home on leave m M* v last, His many friends m the Mist will Ik* sorry56 words
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Article147 1909-08-26 14 A well- attended meeting was hel«l on M> l day eveniDg last m the St. Andrew* Missi- n School, Stamford Koad, the Commissa?\ (the Colonial Chaplain) m the chair, to cousider a proposal to appoint a Tamil PrieM for work m St. Andrew's Church Mission. The147 words
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Article73 1909-08-26 14 We are informed by the Hon. Sec. Vr G. R. K. Mugliston, that the MCt Taugliu Club dance is to take place on Friday, tl 10th September, at I II pm. There is also a special general meeting at the Club on Friday, September :ird, at 0 pm.73 words
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Article73 1909-08-26 14 The Interport R fle Match will belied between Oet 15th and Nov 15th. The time has been extended to one month owing to the different weather conditions prevaili^ at each port during this time <>f the >ear. Matches are also being arranged with Selangor and Perak Rifle Associations.73 words
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Article152 1909-08-26 14 Penan*. Conje< tires. We hear from Singapore that a really strong Commission is to be appointed 1 > the Government to inquire into the doings misdoings of the Municipality. It is saul that Mr Anthonisz, a former President < I the Singapore Municipal Commission, Mi" Baker, of152 words
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Article56 1909-08-26 14 A 3 the Revenue Council m Pekii g that the import of foreign opium 1 as tee about 53,000 piculs a year previ. i.-.\ hi the present import is 47,000 pkuV, which is only a slight reduction on the former quantity, it has asked the i.ritish Government further to reduce56 words
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Article595 1909-08-26 15 America, Britain and Germany. The full text of the telegram on the above P ut ject sent by Dr. Morrison to the Times on the --Jrd ult. reacU as follows The telegram of President Taft to the IVi:.^ Regent, emphasizing m friendly but unmi^takeable terms American rights m595 words
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Article226 1909-08-26 15 A >!?t important match took place at Tannin m the League between A Coy aiul G Coy. the latter having to win to maintain their Ie id against their very close rivals C Coy. The match proved a very stiff one, and G i'jy. scored their first226 words
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Article78 1909-08-26 15 Oa Tuesday night a league match was played at Blakan Mati between Rt. Half Ofc 78 and Left H*lf Co. 80. Reid rf the 80th and Ward of the 78th had a -ollision early m the game, and both had to U leave the field disabled,78 words
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Article2216 1909-08-26 15 (By Submarine Telegraph (Renter's Agency) Rec. Aug. 19, 1015 am. It is reported from Canea that the Greek flags were lowered .juietlv yesterday morning. At Constantinople the situation regarding Crete seems decisively to have entered a picific phase m consequence of Greek assurances that the forthcoming reply to the2,216 words
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Article54 1909-08-26 15 V FALLING MARKET. (From ur OWH Loms/n>ndcnt^i Kuala Lumpur, Aug 21. The Planters Stores Company has received a wire from its London house stating that number one quality Plantation rubber is today 7 6 per pouud. Messrs Harper have received a wire that the share market is dull54 words
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Article34 1909-08-26 15 A Negri Sembilan Co. Kuala Lumpor. Aug. 24. The Sendayan Estate, Ne^ri S j uibilaD f has been H ated in London with a capital of .£40,000. A thousand ceres tre planted.34 words
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Article54 1909-08-26 15 {prom citr ,K,-n <~<>>>rs/'o/?<feHt.} Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 20. The rubber exports for the past seven months total 2,1*^8,428 pounds against 1,608,260 for the same period of last year. The total tin exports for the past seven months is 453,837 pikuls against 490,7*. 2 for the same54 words
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Article46 1909-08-26 15 {From out ouu Correspondent^ Penang, Aug. 20. The arguments of Counsel before the full appeal court m the case of Bou stead and Company vs the Crown on the question of rights over Weld Quay, c mcluded today and the Court reserved judgment.46 words
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Article59 1909-08-26 16 SIKH ESCORT KILLED. {From our own Correspondent.) Hongkong, Aug. 21 8.6 p.m. Two Sikbs who were on escort duty with a consignment of Crown Colony cent pieces at Taipoo, m the new territory, were caught m an ambush and murdered on Friday. The murderers escaped with the treasure59 words
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Article900 1909-08-26 16 RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Cap. teuv. Paid. LastDiv. Buyirs. Seii** 150,000 2- 2- Ang!o-Ma!ay 12ilnt. 14 j 30,0(M» 1 1 Batu Caves lo 80,000 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) 5 117 r, 100,000 i] I BukitKajaug 100 |L, i 1 H M Contributory 1, v o 80.000 r Bukit Lmtang900 words
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Article52 1909-08-26 16 Serious Land Slips. (Front Our Oc'H Correspondent Kuala Lumpur Aug 28. Serious land slips occurred on Saturday and Sunday on tha trunk railway about the 409 th mile between Bakok and Niyor. The train service is m consequence inter* rupted and the mails are being sent round52 words
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Article56 1909-08-26 16 {From our own Lorr spouiieniJ% Ipoh, Aug 21. The entries for the Ipoh sports which are being held this week are good, and elaborate arrangements are being made to make the meeting a success. A variety entertainment and a dance at the New Club will be amongst56 words
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Article54 1909-08-26 16 (From our L >:^;i iSorrtspomdent^ Ipoh, 10.45 am. The Birch Memorial has been completed and the chiming clock is now goiDg. It is understood that the bust of Mr Birch, the Resident, will be unveiled at the end of October by H. E. Sir John Anderson during54 words
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Article22 1909-08-26 16 The Hongkong bank at its meeting has approved a grant of tifty thousand dollars to the Hongkong (Jftiwiitj scheme.22 words
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Advertisement67 1909-08-26 16 Infantile Cholora. Any nnusual looseness of a child's bowels daring the hot weather should be a warning to mothers. Infantile cholera may develop m a few hoars, and prompt action should be taken to avoid it- Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose of castor oil, will67 words
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Advertisement50 1909-08-26 16 Telegrams: Q I CMC M O DDfITUrDO Telephone Siemens, Singapore." OILIIICIIO Dllll I 111. 110 No. 647, Sing&poi* DYNAMO WORKS LIMITED. 32 and 50 HIGH VOLTAGE 200 TO 2:>o Candle Poweb TANTALUM LAMPS Volts 2, WINCHESTER HOUSE, Head Offices 6, BEACH &OAB Caxton House, Westminster, SINGAPORE. London. S. W PENAKO50 words
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Miscellaneous415 1909-08-26 16 PASSENGERS. Per Singapore Mr Fripp. Per Peiang Miss Newman, Mr and Mrs Newman, Messrs L. Engler, Burgess, S. G. Shah. Per Teesta Messrs W. Neilson, E. S. Campbell, A. X Tremenheer, L. Sinnas, L. Comby, Mrs A. S. Sullivan, Mrs H. E. Middleton. Per Perak Mr and Mrs Sect Keng415 words
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Miscellaneous666 1909-08-26 16 CLEARANCES. Aug 19. Nile, Brit, str., Martin, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Sardinia, Brit, str., Talbot, for Antwerp via ports. Nam Tong, Brit, str., Willis, for Macassar via port 3. Thong wa, Brit, str., Herrington, for Penang, Madras and Negapatam. Takasaki Maru, Jap. str., Mocker, for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan.666 words
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