The Straits Times Annual, 1 January 1906
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Article37 1906-01-01 1 Hail Mother East and West must seek my aid, 'Ere the spent gear may dare the ports afar. I he second doorway of the wide world’s trade, Is mine to loose or bar Kipling's Seven Seas.”37 words
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Article, Illustration11 1906-01-01 111 words
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Article, Illustration749 1906-01-01 2/3 A. I). MACHADO - By A. I). MACHADO, Kamuning Estate, Perak. WHAT Coal is to Newcastle, so is Rubber to us here. It is the one and all absorbing topic in or out of season awake, we talk of rubber: asleep, we dream of it; and mav be, of(Illustrated with Photographs taken by the Author) - 749 words
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Advertisement179 1906-01-01 2/3 9= The Straits Times Press, Ltd. SINGAPORE, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. (9 3 (s> General Printers, Bookbinders, Account Book Manufacturers, &c., Lithographers. Your Orders respectfully solicited. NOTHING TOO LARGE NOTHING TOO SMALL! /\r Ii Letterpress Printing Works are replete with new aa plant and latest Types calculated to meet the increasing demand179 words
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Advertisement223 1906-01-01 4/5 H. ABRAMS 1 Horse Repository Veterinary [stahlishment, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Highness The Sultan of Johore, K.C.M.G., etc., and His Excellency The Governor. M Establishetl 30 uears. vVh First-class accommodation for Racehorses at the New Stables in Orchard Road. A separate yard kept for Race-horses only. jt223 words
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Advertisement60 1906-01-01 6/7 Hotel Paix, 3, Coleman Street, SINGAPORE. Large Cool Rooms. Comfortably Furnished. Close to Telegraph, Post and other offices. Runners meet all Steamers. 9 7. HOTEL DEiA (fro It ii iiiti *****7777 (MU V* A m English, German, French and Dutch spoken. tMwEv BEST WINES, BEERS SPIRITS. *a r Terms by60 words
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Article, Illustration57 1906-01-01 8/9 This typical scene in one of the most thickly populated parts of Singapore gives a very good view of the Native huts built on stakes over the tidal waters, and also shows the build of the tongkangs or cargo lighters, and the typical Chinese57 words
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Article, Illustration29 1906-01-01 8/9 This is a typical cocoanut plantation situate at the seaside suburb of Tanjong Katong, only four or five miles from the heart of Singapore.29 words
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Advertisement208 1906-01-01 8/9 «3 v C/3 Z) H z OJ w < LU -J w (RED LINE) C/3 oo as C/3 c 5 S 3 Has the Largest Sale of any Brand in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. Result or last Ccst made 25!I) Januarp, 1005, By Messrs. Henry Kama Co.,208 words
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Article1970 1906-01-01 10/11 Caius - A Strictly Unscientific Paper. Caius. (REPUBLISHED FROM THE STRAITS TIMES:') OPINIONS vary on all matters, no doubt, but I think that, next to being able to have and understand good books, good music and good pictures, one of the fairest gifts with which Heaven occasionally(REPUBLISHED FROM THE •• STRAITS TIMES:') - 1,970 words
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Advertisement165 1906-01-01 10/11 A i Scott’s Emulsion is the best remedy for building up strength. SCOTT’S EMULSION Sr J WiW'3 This is the Trade MarK which ensures your getting the genuine Scott’s Emulsion; if the fisherman is there you are certain of a cure. *l* 1 i the 20th Century form of Cod165 words
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Article, Illustration55 1906-01-01 12/13 This remarkable and highly ornamental tree flourishes throughout the Peninsula. Its name is derived from the fact that it is the traveller’s joy and comfort in places where water cannot be found. By cutting or puncturing the soft outgrowths at the bottom, a copious supply of cool55 words
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Advertisement289 1906-01-01 12/13 7T. z STRAND HOTEL, RANGOON. The Premier Hotel m Burma. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS HONOUR SIR HUGH BARNES, K.C.5.1., K.C.V.0., Lieut. Governor of Burma.. FACING THE RIVER. vU ALL COMFORTS. Telegrams SARKIES,” RANGOON. CUISINE Under the supervision of a London Savoy Chef. BRANCHES: Raffles Hotel Singapore. Raffles Tiffiin Rooms,289 words
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Article, Illustration69 1906-01-01 14/15 The above Trio, photographed at Government House, Singapore, in 1899, consists of Sir James Alexander Swettenham. Governor of Jamaica, who was then Acting Governor of the Straits Settlements on his left, in the centre, is the late Admiral Keppel who loved Singapore,; and on the right is69 words
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Advertisement203 1906-01-01 14/15 China Mutual Life Insurance Company, i Limited, SINGAPORE. NO EXTRA PREMIUMS ARE CHARGED For Insurances on the lives of Naval and Military Officers, Engineers and Officers of the Mercantile Marine, Planters, and Miners. POLICIES ARE FREE FROM ALL TECHNICAL CONDITIONS, Without restriction of Travel, Residence, or Occupation. Residents returning home203 words
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Article4230 1906-01-01 16/17 SOCIAL OUTCASTS. A Narrative of Eastern Life. HIS avowed destination was Hong Kong. Fate resolved otherwise and found him good employment in Singapore. Shortly after his twenty-first birthday, Martin was an unit of the fleeting white population of that British Dependency. Fearer little the strenuousness of labour he rose rapidly4,230 words
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Advertisement124 1906-01-01 16/17 UTHRiE Co., Ltd., Singapore and Penang. MILNER’S SAFES are recognized as the BEST. In the recent fire in Commercial Square v yp MILNER’S SALES 8 Preserved their Contents. Mi ALL SIZES AEE A lAEA VS LV STUCK. Gillingham ‘Red Band'Brand Cement. As supplied to the Singapore Municipality, P.W.D., and F.M.S.124 words
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Advertisement122 1906-01-01 18/19 J ML GLJLSGOI EXPLOSIVES Manufactured under the supervision of THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT T 3 If BY Nobel’s Explosives Company, Limited, Contractors to British and Foreign Governments. Dynamite, Gelignite, Blasting Gelatine MINES, QUARRIES, DRAINS, DRIVING TUNNELS HEADINGS, SUBMARINE WORK, And Blasting purposes of every description. Detonators, Electric Detonator Jr uses, Or122 words
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Advertisement225 1906-01-01 20/21 S'# iG. R. Lambert Co Established 1877. Photographers, By Special Appointment to His Majesty the King of Siam, and H. H. The Sultan of Johore. KeX Battery Road, SINGAPORE The richest collection of Views and Types, Native Scenery, etc., of Singapore, also of Penang, Johore, Federated Mala)- States, Siam, Java,225 words
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Advertisement96 1906-01-01 20/21 To HRH the.PRIMCEofWALLS. BUCHANAN’S To H.M .THE KING. F i scotchWhi BUCHAMMIa SCOTCH WHISKY BLACK 4, WHITE” HOUSE OF COMMONS scotch' whisky distilie» 5 OLASCOW t, LONDON u BLACK WHITE” AND a SPECIAL (RED SEAL.). THE POPULAR SCOTCH WHISKIES. TIIE LASCET w//«: “Our Analysis shows this to be a remarkably96 words
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Article, Illustration2364 1906-01-01 22/23 A. W. BAXENDALE - By A. W. BAXENDALE. Government will never be any use so long as it employs Government officials to do its work," says a friend of mine. No Postal official will have a bearable life till all the public is dead or incarcerated2,364 words
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Advertisement83 1906-01-01 22/23 £r~ MOET CHANDON. MAISON FONDEC 1743. The “DRY IMPERIAL CHAMPAGNE 59 G\j/a I S the produce of their own vineyards, of which they own over 2,500 acres, including some of the most renowned in Champagne. ST less Dry Imperial jIMET a. CHAKDCS Finest txln quality Sales during 1304 were equal83 words
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Advertisement107 1906-01-01 24/25 WMPOWELL CO. SINGAPORE. ESTABLISHED 42 YEARS. Real Estate Auctioneers and Valuers, SINGAPORE, JOHORE, NATIVE STATES Sales conducted on behalf ofthe Colonial Government, War Office, and the Singapore Municipality. MORTGAGES ARRANGED. VALUATIONS MADE. RENTS COLLECTED. W Bcjenfs fox* £s> Perak Land and Mines Agency. The Lancashire Insurance Co. (Fire and Life).107 words
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Advertisement109 1906-01-01 26 Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. (MITSUI CO.) .5) c~ Telegraphic Address: “MITSUI.” A. B. C. and A 1 Code used. Head Office: 1, Surugacho Nihonbashi, Tokyo. London Office 34, Lime Street, E.C. Singapore Office 2, Finlayson Green. Sole Proprietors of the famous MIIKE, TAGAWA YAMANO GOAL MINES. Sole Agents for Hokoku, Hondo,109 words
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Article, Illustration76 1906-01-01 27/28 1 Admiral Nakimoff. 2 Izumurud. 3 SviETLANA. 4 JeMTCHUNG. 5 Almaz. 6 Orel. 7 Saratov. 8 N A VAR IN. q Kaiser in Maria Theresa. 10 Petersrurgii Hospital Ship. 11 Columbia. 12 Poval. 13 Sissoi Velekv. 14 Alexander I. 13 Kniaz Siouvaroff (Admiral Ship) 16 Oi.eo. 1776 words
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Article3720 1906-01-01 29/30 IN MYTH AND REALITY. Tii*;t*r, ti#er burning 1 bright In the Forests of the Night, What immortal hand or eye Dare frame thv fearful svmmetrv -Blake. THERE is, perhaps, no animal in the East invested w ith suc'li glamour of romance as the tiger, vet to the ordinarv3,720 words
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Advertisement179 1906-01-01 29/30 When you buy a Typewriter save £9 It is not necessary to pay £22 lor a first-class writingmachine. You can purchase the Empire Typewriter for £l3 2 :6. No matter what your work is like letters, statements, etc. the Empire will do it quickly neatly, satisfactorily. Some of the largest179 words
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Article, Illustration39 1906-01-01 30/31 AND ALL THE WORLD IS HIS OYSTER. This is a snapshot, without a aiui is published merely as a pretty and typical study from life of a small Kling” i'r i a mil urchin domiciled in Singapore.39 words
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Advertisement243 1906-01-01 30/31 p Z-5 SOLE AGENTS for the Far East. St 2-5, Telegraph Street, Singapore. ■s THE A LLJX LIGHT POSSESSES many prominent advantages over other systems of lighting, among which the more principal are 1. The installation of the lamp is simple and inexpensive, being only a fraction in cost of243 words
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Article, Illustration38 1906-01-01 32/33 The ordinal of the study of a Head was an old Indian Fakir, who lived for years in Singapore, telling fortunes, &c. The face will be recognised by many old-time residents of the Straits.38 words
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Advertisement145 1906-01-01 32/33 ■c Q THE BIST ISIITIC «111 Ship Owners Merchants, 5 6 7, Telegraph Street, Singapore, Head Office Copenhagen. Agents for The Russian East Asiatic S.S. Co., Ltd., St. Petersburg, Est Asiatique, Francais, Paris. Regular Service between Europe and the Far East and vice versa, taking cargo on through Bills of145 words
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Article, Illustration4406 1906-01-01 34/35 A. M. CAMERON - Bv A. M. CAMERON. THERE are not many men now living of those who resided in Sarawak —and for that matter in the Straits Settlements —half a century ago. So far as the present writer is aware, there is only, besides himself, the(From a PI oh) Ly Lambert, Singapore.); (From a photo by Lambert, Singapore ); (From a photo by Lambert, Singapore).; (From a Photo by Lambert, Singapore.) - 4,406 words
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Advertisement178 1906-01-01 34/35 Singapore Towing Lighterage Co. t Be, Change Alley, Singapore. Contractors for the supply of Steam The proprietors have a large numLaunches, Tongkangs (or lighters), her of Steam Launches, Tongkangs, Sampans and Coolies to the Military. 3£ Kotahs, and Sampans always ready Stevedores to the Peninsula and for the conveyance of178 words
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Advertisement190 1906-01-01 36/37 EmpText D. BRANDT CO., Singapore. AGENTS FOP— The Basel Mission Tile Works, at Iftangalore (India). THE MANGALORE ROOFING TILES, universally acknowledged to be the best roofing material in the market, not only resisting the excessive rains of the monsoons, but unrivalled by any others for Cheapness, Durability, Elegance, and Facility190 words
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Advertisement255 1906-01-01 38/39 Telephone No. 331 No. 7, FLINT STREET JAMES MOTION Co. Chronometers, Watch and Clock Makers Jewellers, Marine Opticians AND Compass Adjusters. Lord Kelvin’s Standard Compasses Compass Cards Azimuth Mirrors, Ac. Hezzanith Standard Compasses Sextants, Parallel Rulers Artificial Horizon Telescopes Binoculars Then ■niometers Aneroids and Baro-Cyclonometers Surveying Instruments Theodolites Dumpy Level255 words
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Article1143 1906-01-01 40/41 C. W. HARRISON - Venomous Exceedingly BY C. W. HARRISON, F. M. S. Civil Service, TAIPING, PERAK. Jl LLAH ejaculated Mahomed of Palembang, as he lept for the bows of the boat, causing her to rock violently even in that smooth sea, and an obscene oath came from Hitam, as he plunged for the1,143 words
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Article1176 1906-01-01 42/43 F. C. \Y RE FORD - By F. C. \Y RE FORD. IAM, as the Tuan knows, an old man, and have carried on the occupation of road-maker, for more than forty years. Ha, Tuan If my father, alas for me, had not been obliged to sell his fifty lelong of1,176 words
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Advertisement221 1906-01-01 42/43 MESSRS. Sandilands, Buttery Co., PENANG. (V .G>3. r c ’Cvi) AGENTS FOR LLOYD’S. Liverpool <N Glasgow L nderwriters’ Association. The L nderwriters'’ Assn., London. The Salvage Association, London. U nion Insurance Society of Canton, Ld Yangtoze Insurance Association, Ld. National Bank of China, Ld. National Bank of India, Ld. Standard221 words
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Article2419 1906-01-01 44/45 BEHIND, and very faraway from, the sordid crimes of common occurrence in every country, standout those strange and mysterious tragedies, the cause and explanation of which have passed out of mortal view Whilst the moral conscience is horrified by the brutalities of unrestrained passion, the deliberately2,419 words
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Advertisement266 1906-01-01 44/45 !i§ ISIS l^l|lllMIIIIIIIIIIIIII|lll|II||||||||l|l|l|||l|||IM|||||l|l|l|!IMI!nMl|!MriMIII!!l!llllll|lillllimi:nmMI!!l!nU!!ll|l|!||l|l|!i PRITCHARD Co. PENANG. Tailors and Breeches Makers. -v p Drapers, Silk Mercers and Milliners. Ladies’ Gentlemen's Complete Outfitters Stationers and Booksellers. Wine, Spirit and Provision Merchants. Jewellers and Silversmiths. Cigar and Tobacco Merchants. China, Glass, Ironmongery, Lampware, and Genera! Furnishing. Harness, Saddlery, and Stable Requisites Photographic Materials,266 words
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Advertisement181 1906-01-01 46/47 *e- McAlister Co. Mb. «pr 'Up %sr 'ls? SINGAPORE Straits Settlements. IPOH Federated Malay States. PENANG: Straits Settlements. Government Contractors, Provision Wine Spirit Merchants Ironmongers, Gun Dealers Hardwaremen. Ship Chandlers, Flag Sailmakers Importers of Australian Produce and Live Stock. Shipping, Estate, and Mine Agents. Sandalwood, Pearl and Pearl Shell Buyers181 words
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Advertisement81 1906-01-01 46/47 A MARTIJN Co. 3 ®«A« 9 PENANG. ■X. O 0 BOLS GIN In Glass BottlesIn Stone Jars. The Gin for Connoisseurs. HOUTMAN'S' ‘H' 1 A,H' GINS, i The well-known Wines of Messrs, van STRAALEN, Mens, en ERKELENS Rotterdam and Bordeaux. +S>H<3+Try our MEDOC SUPERIEUR, Red White PORT WINES, PALE SHERRY81 words
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Article, Illustration2898 1906-01-01 48/49 “ TASMA - By TASMA." Author of A Bush Romance," X<\ Look into my face—my name is Might Have Been I am also called No More, Too Late, farewell Unto thine ear I hold the dead Sea Shell. Dante Rosclti. THE woman sat on a bench, on the2,898 words
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Advertisement181 1906-01-01 48/49 c&r l HUTTENBACH BROTHERS Co., o o PENANG. Engines Boilers Boiler Feed Pumps. Centrifugal Pumps. Donkey Pumps. OH Engines. Oil Mill Machinery. Rice Mill Machinery. Winding Engines. IMPORTERS and SUPPLIERS of Cranes. Winches. Packing. Belting. Cocks and Valves. Piping. Engineers' Tools and Engineers’ Supplies of every description. Sole Agents for181 words
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Advertisement132 1906-01-01 50/51 7ZZETC nUTEL Uti ii EUKUPU S#§g£% r&a Hotel > >DE L' EUROPE SYNPKAfc' sari w=» If V proprietor^ Mq >*r! Ks* LVTi The Hotel de I’ Europe, erected 1855. ESTABLISHED HALF A CENTURY. SITUATION UNRIVALLED. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT. The only Hotel facing the Esplanade. NOW ENTIRELY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Foreign132 words
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Advertisement161 1906-01-01 52/53 Straits Steamship Co., Limited, The first-class Steamers of this Line sail Daily (Sundays excepted) to Forts in the Federated Malay States. S.S. HYE LEONG,’ 492 Tons. S.S. BAN WHATT HIN/ 360 Tons. s.s. ‘Carlyle; 430 Tons. S.S. ‘LADY WELD,’ 3 I I Tons. Daily Service from Singapore to Malacca, Port161 words
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Advertisement232 1906-01-01 52/53 0 pi;nawu. :,f mM„ i«m*—'J. J4HUIIIIII. VißCf. -•OMAACE Of MODEM MALAYA. SE ~%l§h -X 353-; L” BRAND Genuine Pilsener -ha -a Pilseo Brewery. Ltd.. Pilsen. B IS THE BEST Boneuua, ii.nuinc Pilsener Beer Ilk W.irltf TO BE OBTAINED FROM «I» i Co. Messrs, linn Fnj{ Sen)* 5 Co. ~JjJ iu232 words
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Advertisement213 1906-01-01 54 9 s V» C. DUPIRE Co. STHsTG-^IPOIRIE. Sole Agents for De Dion Bouton Motor Cars. ATV AT If' U> *N •7)1 .ytA A*" C H E A I' N E S s ■i R A AJY A)V T Y A) i THE RELIABLE CAR. PERFECTION. Any Bicyclo can b; transformed213 words
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Article9695 1906-01-01 56/57 HUGH CLIFFORD - By HUGH CLIFFORD. Of old, unhappy far-off things, And battles long ago.” IHAD come from afar. On the preceding evening I had made one of a large company that had assembled at Carcosa—“ the splendid palace of a British Pro-Consul —to dance and (lirt and chatter and9,695 words
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Advertisement219 1906-01-01 56/57 LITTLE CO., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Ladies' Gentlemen's Outfitters. 6 '-•'A v> i* V m. a Vv N>y \-y \Tyv\<o WINE PROVISION MERCHANTS. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. Illustrated Catalogues Free on Application. It may interest Eastern Residents going Home and Eastern Residents now at Home to know that we deliver the following Brands219 words
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Advertisement222 1906-01-01 58/59 Established 1 887. ARTHUR BARKER Co. 4, Malacca Street, Singapore. 1 <&£ 00) 0s) 00 0s Sfe Importers Exporters Wholesale and Retail. Retail Department: Carbide of Calcium —HU Acetylene Gas Fittings and Generators IN SMALL I UMP —Packed in 2 lbs., 10 lbs. and 112 lbs. Tins. Bicycle Lamps, Motor222 words
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Advertisement330 1906-01-01 60/61 Nederlandsche Handel laatschappij NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. Established 1824. CAPITAL 45, 000,000 «SSSU RESERVE FOND T 5 ,000,000 Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Batavia. Branches -Penang, Shanghai, Rangoon, Medan (Delhi), Semarang, Sourabava, Pedang, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongah, Pasoeroean, Tjilatjap, Palembang, KotaRadja (Acheen), I’andjermassin, Telok Samawe. Correspondents —at Bombay, Colombo, Madras,330 words
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Advertisement297 1906-01-01 62/63 British-American Tobacco j Ltd. “THE THREE CASTLES” CIGARETTES. The most Celebrated Tobacco In the World. a, \.055§ k v\ O.W I L i. 5 ,^£ffiLvethpr.nvprr ll> .h„l abelroiiaili^ './'alllgl. Cigarette .p &> (D l/' A felgjUM STRENj^j £apltA& -4 i. Sr qf F Lor^°F^ L Pr^ o S OW CP/S297 words
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Advertisement666 1906-01-01 64/65 3 CECIL ST., SINGAPORE. 17 STATE ST., NEW YORK, USA American Manufacturers’ Agents, Exclusive Agencies: PROVISIONS. Drugs and Druggist Supplies contd. Armour St Co. “Star” Brand Provisions in stock. Arm our Packing Co. “Helmet” Brand Provisions in stock. Borden’s Condensed Milk Co. “Gold Seal Milk, Pearless Cream,” and Malted Milk.666 words
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Advertisement30 1906-01-01 64/65 We recommend our Readers to buy their PROVISIONS, &c. a r The Australian Stores. We advise everyone to give the AUSTRALIAN STORES A TRIAL You will be more than satisfied.30 words
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Article, Illustration4828 1906-01-01 66/67 J. W. HAFEEXI MIX - NOOR A Malay Tale. P)Y J. W. HAFEEXI MIX. LONG years ago before the white man had made the land his own, the sun rose in the same old way over the Malax fishing village of Sungri Hitam. It was like all'other Malay fishing villages. A collection of atlti[) houses,4,828 words
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Advertisement116 1906-01-01 66/67 PRI MA J g Jst nt scw^i ?//fT£ Has for many years consistently given THE HIGHEST TESTS of any brand imported into this market. It is now recognised as the Cement for all HIGH CLASS WORK. General Export Managers LAiVSfvl BROS. Co., Antwerp Vienna. Eagle” was recently described by a116 words
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Advertisement241 1906-01-01 68/69 Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. 0 SINGAPORE. Head Office: 119, Cannon Street, LONDON. Also at LIVERPOOL. SOLE AGENTS IN SINGAPORE FOR THE Bernese flips ITHIk Co., Cmmenthal, Switzerland Lever Bros., Port Sunlight Libby, IWcDdll S Libby, Chicago Reliance marine Insurance Co., Liverpool Swift Co., Chicago \R\PORT EXPORT MERCRMITS 5 P\NE-&PP\iE P&CKERS.241 words
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Advertisement35 1906-01-01 68/69 MJ/VVPEKS Co., Merchants, 17, COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE. Agencies: Consolidated Marine Insurance Company, of Berlin and Dresden. Transatlantic Marine Insurance Company Limited of Berlin. Atlas Insu-ance Company, Limited, with which is incorporated the Manchester Insurance Company.35 words
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Advertisement125 1906-01-01 70/71 Consulting, Mining, Mechanical, AND Electrical Engineers, IPOHj PERAK. Contractors to the Perak and Siamese Governments. AGENCIES The Sandycroft Foundry Co., Chester Mining Machinery. Kerr Stuart Co., Ltd., London Locomotive and Rolling Stock. Thomas Robinson Son, Ltd., Rochdale Wood Working Machinery. The Wantage Engineering Co., Ltd., Wantage Portable Engines and Boilers.125 words
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Advertisement29 1906-01-01 70/71 GOSLING Co., 40-41, Robinson Road, Singapore, ARMY AGENTS, WINE, SPIRIT TOBACCO MERCHANTS, PARCELS AND TOURIST AGENTS, COMISSION AND EXPRESS AGENTS. Telegrams: “Tabaco,' Singapore. Codes: A.B.C. 4th sth Ed., Liebers.29 words
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Advertisement144 1906-01-01 72/73 r 4?e IF YOU DRINK Gumness’s Stout And Jf? Bass’s Ale THEN DRINK THE BEST “BULLDOG BRAND. If DRINK Hilda Pule!) 'A_A' AS SUPPLIED TO The A House of Lords House of Commons. CHe Saoop Hotel Hotel Cecil CHe Cariion Hotel Che Imperial Kestaurant f And at all the LEADING144 words
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Advertisement14 1906-01-01 72/73 We recommend our readers to visit The Australian Stores, IT WILL, I* AY THE»!.14 words
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Advertisement123 1906-01-01 74 ADELPHI HOTEL, SINGAPORE. IESTJLIBLISHIIEZD 1863. ki. o t|Js H? £f§§! pH* dEIj iaRD jfi and f Hk »Sai asst rffri iClr*aST 1863 ,'rw mm 1 7®* 'mWSiW SJS-g». v rP IB CE NOW OPEN. New Building with New Rooms, Verandahs, Bathrooms, and Electric Call Bells attached to every room. They123 words
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Article, Illustration14 1906-01-01 75 The New Club House. Opened May 19th, 1905.14 words
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Article, Illustration2837 1906-01-01 76/77 [This story is founded on foci. Ant) offivdal of the Stale, of Sri Langur who knew Laksamana, will corroborate it. reading this story who is not "acquainted with Malays, wight be led to suppose they are not a desirable people. I Ins is2,837 words
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Advertisement166 1906-01-01 76/77 @6° J» FOR NEWS oE Lhe STRAITS READ LATEST TELEGRAMS. The STRAITS TI/V\ES It has the LARGEST CIRCULATION of any Paper Published in Malaya. 15 Cents per Copy Subscription, 30 Dots per year READ The STRAITS TI/HES It may be obtained in Singapore at the following places Messrs. John Little166 words
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Advertisement88 1906-01-01 78/79 Steam Navigation Co. \Vt/ At, At, Au t. i i r. O. S.S. “MOLDAVIA,” 10,000 Tons Register and 11,000 H.P. For China, J a pan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth h London. T •f Outward and Homeward Mail Line every •Fortnight, besides an intermediate At* At,88 words
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Advertisement12 1906-01-01 78/79 Thompson, Thomas Co., -The Australian Stores, STUDY THE INTERESTS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS.12 words
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Article, Illustration95 1906-01-01 82/83 Some beautiful photographic Studies taken by F. Agazz.s, in the only historic spot on the Malay Peninsula. Ruin of the Gate of the Old Portuguese Fort, built at the foot of the Malacca Hill, by Albuquerque, in the 16th Century. Old Dutch State House, Malacca, now used95 words
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Advertisement9 1906-01-01 85 The Australian Stores, KeXi, ARE A BOON TO SINGAPORE.9 words
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Article, Illustration915 1906-01-01 86/87 A. I). MACHADO - By A. I). MACHADO. Kamcnixg Estate, Perak. WHATEVER be their origin, certain it is that the Aborigines of the Malay Peninsula form one of the most interesting —from ail ethnological standpoint—of the lower races of mankind. Theories there are in plentv to account for915 words
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Advertisement159 1906-01-01 86/87 m British India Steam Navigation Co, Ltd. ia 3 L.uWItJ II H Hi X£S S.S. "BHARATA." Lines in operation in the Straits. V. From Singapore and Penang to—(1) Rangoon and Calcutta WEEKLY SERVICE. (On alternate weeks carrying the Straits Homeward Mails via Calcutta and Bombay). (2) Hongkong and Amoy FORTNIGHTLY159 words
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Advertisement205 1906-01-01 88/89 0 O v- <*» *3* -vv BURNS, PHILP LINE REGULAR MONTHLY SAILINGS BETWEEN SINGAPORE, JAVA, AND AUSTRALIA. LOWEST PASSAGE RATES TO AUSTRALIA. *-d ST'S a K —a .’X.iX-X.-. V (V>' OR TO EUROPE, OR AMERICA, via AUSTRALIA. •4 S.S. “AIRLIE.” (Sr “GUTHRIE.” SPECIAL LA 7 BUILT FOR THE EASTERN TRADE,205 words
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Article, Illustration38 1906-01-01 88/89 I—continued.1 continued. SAKAI MAX AND Will'.. Krubo Range, Perak. ANOTHER GROUP OE SAKAIS. A SAKAI YOUTH, Ulu Jelai, Pahang. A SAk AI IRI flu Jelai, Pahang. JAKU HOYS. I'll! Patti, Phaliat, Jolmre.38 words
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Article, Illustration103 1906-01-01 90/91 ']'IIIS I’nin ourai'H shows the Memorial Hall under construction and illustrates the native fashion of erecting scaffolding when at work on high towers. '1 lie tower shown is nearly eooft. high, and the scaffolding is composed of thin brotie poles of some ten orJ he photograph i> by . . Messrs. Lambert <S: Co.. Singapore. - 103 words
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Advertisement203 1906-01-01 90/91 ,'W a ?wr HARTWIG CO.’S SUCCESSORS, SINGAPORE. U and 5 Savenagh Bridge Road, Opposite Harbour Maste r-. Office and General I’ost Office. Also at 4& 5 FLINT STREET, opposite the Chartered liank. =5 r 7 m ii n w m N§! s®* Telegraphic Address: HERTWIG.” Codes used A 1 A.B.C.203 words
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Article, Illustration5118 1906-01-01 92/93 H. WILFRID WALKER - BY H. WILFRID WALKER. V were three white men, Monckton was the Resident \l\l Magistrate, while Dvke Acland and mvself were wm nfliciu L L members of the expedition, being friends of Monckton. We had been some time at Cape Xelson, where the Residency was,5,118 words
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Advertisement169 1906-01-01 92/93 lr3?S r •••< ’i ?»t f f A Phs 1 IT t i 4 IP^lralSß aw rasi CHILDRENS FETE, CORONATION DAY. a w. bean, photo. Upwards of 1,000 Children were entertained on this occasion, the whole was organized by C. B. Buckley, Esq. I Telegraphic Address DALI.AX'S,” SINGAPORE. A.B.C. Codes,169 words
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Article, Illustration15 1906-01-01 96/9715 words
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Advertisement19 1906-01-01 96/97 THOMPSON THOMAS CO. The Australian Stores, ARE UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS. The Australian Stores, Eclipse nil others for QUALITY and PRICES.19 words
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Article, Illustration5419 1906-01-01 98/99 FELIS - By FELIS. X starting out to tell you something about tigers, all idea of sensationalism and hair-breath escapes must be put aside bv the reader: lor bv some good fortune or another, 1 have been spared those awful moments that most tiger slavers seem5,419 words
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Article, Illustration2133 1906-01-01 102/103 FEW Straits people require to be told anything about the capital of British Malay, because most of them have seen it at least twice, and for the purposes of mere recognition once is quite sullicient. For the benefit of the stranger without the gates,” however, it may be as.!. if. Urnu. •e .yvn'Ciii. - 2,133 words
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Advertisement13 1906-01-01 102/103 THE AUSTRALIAN STORES HAYK RICiH l I.Y 111-K\ STYLE!) A BOON TO SINGAPORE/’13 words
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Article, Illustration3566 1906-01-01 106/107 H. M. MACKENZIE - By H. M. MACKENZIE. OWING to the exigencies of life in the East, the arrivals anil departures of the eastbound and westbound mails, the necessitv of going home now and then, the requirements of business, and the potent attractions of race-meetings, •cricket weeks, agricultural shows and(I'frnto lift /\tt It I fuss, I‘l‘HfUltl.) - 3,566 words
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Article, Illustration5235 1906-01-01 110/111 E. A. M - E. A. M. JAVA is a natural paradise in Asia, which few people save those whose business calls them thither, have heretofore taken the pains to see. It affords, within a couple of days’ luxurious travel from Singapore, a climate that varies from tropical to chilly.5,235 words
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Article, Illustration1151 1906-01-01 114/115 J. T. LLOYD - J. T. LLOYD. The Rise of Land House Property values in Singapore. )MI’ARKI) with the early clays of Singapore, or even with J&r those ol twontv-hve years ago, land values particularly of town and suburban allotments -have increased very considerably, the prices of to-dav being farPhoto by J. M. Armstrong; Photo by J. .1/. Armstrong - 1,151 words
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Article, Illustration4351 1906-01-01 116/117 H. M. R - By H. M. R. THE lirst mail to import an automobile into the F. M. S. was Mr. Loke Yew. His manager, Mr. Kong Lain, had read all about the wonderful new vehicle, and it was on his advice that an order was given4,351 words
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Article, Illustration64 1906-01-01 118/119 The then Governor, Sir Frank Swettenham, K.C.M.G., is seen supporting the Admiral as he walked towards the gangway of the P. O. Malta.” The detachment of Bluejackets and Madras Infantry as a guard of honour. The former wereBy A. If. Bran, Singapore. Copyright. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration9 1906-01-01 118/119 The boys in canoe are expert divers.9 words
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Article, Illustration7 1906-01-01 118/119 Jinrikisha, bullock cart and fruit-seller.7 words
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Article, Illustration37 1906-01-01 118/119 Pulu Battam is close to Singapore. Malay Wild Boar. Pulu Battam Wild Boar. North Borneo Wild Boar. A Morning’s Bag of Pulu Battam Wild Boars. Photos by J. E. RomeniPhotos by J. E. Romeni/. - 37 words
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Advertisement17 1906-01-01 118/119 w E beg to inform our Readers that the (IREATESI SATISFACTION is given at Hbc Hustraltan Stoics.17 words
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Advertisement12 1906-01-01 118/119 THOMPSON THOMAS Co., The Australian Stores, CHEAPEST AND BEST FOR PROVISIONS, &c.12 words
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Article, Illustration15 1906-01-01 120/121 Photo by Kaidfuss, Pt-uany.Photo by Kaidfuss, Pt-uany. - 15 words
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Article, Illustration15 1906-01-01 120/121 Photo by A. Kau/fnss, Pt jiang.Photo by A. Kau/fnss, Pt jiang. - 15 words
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Article, Illustration12 1906-01-01 120/121 PJ.oto by A. Kanlj'uas, Prnaug.PJ.oto by A. Kanlj'uas, Prnaug. - 12 words
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Advertisement9 1906-01-01 120/121 The BEST GOODS are procurable at THE AUSTRALIAN STORES.9 words
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Advertisement14 1906-01-01 120/121 mjj YOU WILL FIND IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO VISIT «6 The Australian Stores.14 words
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Article, Illustration35 1906-01-01 122 SINGAPORE POLO CLUB. ENTRANCE TO TANJONG PAGAR DOCKS FROM THE WEST. SINGAPORE RACES. Starting for the Event. SINGAPORE RACES.. A Good Finish. SCENE ON LAKE KAMPONG ST. JAME£A Photos, by A. ll'. Rean.Photos, by A. ll'. Rean. - 35 words
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Article, Illustration39 1906-01-01 123 August, 1897 Front row. Next to Driver, Hon. W. P. Waddel, Mrs. Waddel, Mrs. J. Graham, Mr. J. Graham. Second row. Behind Driver, Mr. J. W. B. Maclaren. Taken by A. W. Bean, Singapore. Copyright.Taken by A. W. Bean, Singapore. Copyright. - 39 words
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Advertisement131 1906-01-01 124/125 r WILSON Co. CD Photographers, BATTERY ROAD AND ORCHARD ROAD. SINGAPORE. By special appointment to His Excellency SIR JOHN ANDERSON, K.C.M.G. magnificent Collection Cameras of all descriptions > J of Vicu>s of the Kept in Stock, and Malay Peninsula. Amateurs instructed. Complete Set of Photographic Materials AND The Largest Studio131 words
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Advertisement84 1906-01-01 124/125 r i Rautenberg Schmidt S Co., SINGAPORE (ESTABLISHED 1 84 9) Schmidt Klistcrmann Co., PENANG; Schmidt Si Klistcrmann, HAMBURG, General Merchants, Importers, Exporters, Shipping, Insurance Commission Agents. AGENCIES DEUTSCH SIAM ESISCHE HANDELS-GESELLSCH AFT BANGKOK; DJAMBI MAATSCHAPPIJ, FILIAAL PALEMBANG PALEMBANG; SIEMENS SCHUCKERT WERKE, BERLIN; THE ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO WORKS, LONDON; LEEMAN GATTY’S84 words
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Article, Illustration148 1906-01-01 126 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TIIF.SK SCKXKS MAY NOT XOW UK TAKF.X, AS TIIKY ARK WIFI 11X Fill; FORTIKICATIOX I.IMIIS OF SIXGAWIRF.. TIIK 1 I.\KIH)I'R kxtranck. View from Mount Falter, looking towards Pulo ISrani, showing the Inner Channel, the Malay Village and Government Coal Sheds and Stores atPhoto by „•l. IV. Bean (Copyright).; (Photo by G. Lambert & Co. ) - 148 words
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Miscellaneous118 1906-01-01 127 T&rrie' JZ&eZcAIeA SZfci&eZr ZS^tx^ZZtt. ',azaZ ZA. Zi-ic/oitZctZ/: /yz[s’ eZ& AA/y N^Az/Aa zs 5 /S n it.' 8»f. soss* 42V UNRECOGNISED LANDMARK. The Veteran Blind Beggars from the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, on their regular Wednesday afternoon promenade, encounter for the first time one of the uprights of the new over-head118 words
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Advertisement141 1906-01-01 128 r t x 0 A U. A VJT o 6 o fl N 1 M ‘0 lu^ MU v~' n a M Absolutely Pure, and free from Bottled at the 3** SPRINGS all organic matter at Has received TAKARADZKA, the Highest Medical near KOBE, JAPAN. Recommendations. At) M NIWO, THE141 words
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Advertisement197 1906-01-01 129 RAFFLES MOTEL' s*. J'l' A ft Mi in mi U jg %i 'liiii iii -ll' tiiiifiMiii m nv >1 m SS CENTRAL BUILDING 11 .<*■ 11l W .A T <;/ ijl4 {HtM^T i 8 8 *i lil HIM* -‘‘rHEw ft aJJJt—#¥&uSQll M EX T ER.I OR Singapore «2? 1888. THE197 words
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Advertisement102 1906-01-01 130 r W I j W t Ro**“ S The Craigellatfiie-Glenlivet Distillery Co.’s j/Ac Very Old and Celebrated Gaelic Old Smuggler” Whisky, The Best in the East JULES ROBIN Co/s FINE OLD BRANDY. Well and favourably known throughout the Malay Peninsula for thirty years. E9B -A m EAU-DE-VIE VIEILU.. <nv \(6-102 words
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Miscellaneous98 1906-01-01 130 f/fi-ez/ 'ZZzz£ r szzi, '^f/izZsZi^/zzAs JW i:^l £r~rrrri' i' —y TJ f T T fftf ])'S)^)C® r« R£ts k {-M(r ■> FAIGW />:< s m* ON THE ESPLANADE. Don't mind the sugar cane in the chariot. It is not so long since its occupants were coolies and they still relish98 words
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Miscellaneous140 1906-01-01 131 O? is s ///fsy/ f r xxe. cznx£- erru /Ax- Tfei-ctxr c/ai Ax. L J "N 1; p 115 :^7 A u o ir?: cs fl )> s .0» i' o 0 O ECLIPSING THE OBELISK. A treat prepared especially for the eyes of the girls on the Esplanade. POTTED140 words
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Miscellaneous107 1906-01-01 131 S&mes £se>ttdc>&tS/7K?£ 'Wt&rz&wt' -c/-aJ>y. A t YOUTH AND PLEASURE MEET." (Meanwhile Papa is at home minding the Pigs). I s> SMILES FROM REASON FLOW." Our friend the Towkay in this instance is smiling at the camera because he is having his portrait taken. B 5 a a a Sng Ah107 words
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