The Straits Budget, 5 December 1907

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  • 152 4 Beyond the Ordinance, disculbed at the meeting of he Council, on the 2nd inst., there was little of interest in the business transacted in Committee stage. There "were present: His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.G.; Captain A. H. Young, C.M.G.,
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  • 161 4 (Fkom Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Malacca, November 28. A Cltinaman, employed as a cook by Mr. Koek, had a narrow escape from drowning the other day at Klebang. He had gone into the sea after some coconuts and got out of his depth. Though there were several of
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  • 984 4 An ordinary general meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Board Room, on the 29th ult. The following were present:—Lt.-Colonel E, G. Broadrick, President; M*. J- Polglase, Secretary; Mr. R. Peirce, Engineer; Dr. Middleton, Health Officer; I)r. Murray Robertson,
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  • 136 4 Captain Beclimer, of the German steamer Sithonia, appeared before the Senior Magis* trate, on the 80th ult., on a charge of bringing immigrants to Singapore from Hongkong without having a doctor on board his vessel. Dr. Gibbs appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Upcott for the
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  • 87 4 On 20th ult. the Russian steamer Kiev left Hongkong bound for Singapore. Before the vessel had proceeded far on her journey it was discovered that her port tail shaft had broken. Captain Oranvodesy decided to put back for Hongkong. The Kiev, accordingly,retraced her course and
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  • 838 5 The following lines were picked ap oa Saturday morning. Now who on earth could have written them Oh, 1 and my Missis we went to the hop Of hops it was topiest top-tip-top! The kilts and the sporrans and haggis and all ’Twas the beamiest, boofiest broth
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  • 190 5 Polliug booth was the alluring sign which hung at the gate of the Municipal compound, and at the door of the office of the Financial Assistant, all day on Tuesday, but there was no unwonted commotion inside the building.
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  • 290 5 Sinoapork, December 4, 1007. PRODUCE. iambier 9.0$ do (Cube No. 1) an picked 10/0 Copra Bali ,,8 85 do Pontianak 7.70 Pepper, Black 13.91* do White 6% bakers 00.75 Sago Flour Sarawak H 8.06 do Brunei No. 1 8 00 Pearl Sago 4 51 Coffee Bill, picked H 25.50
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  • 135 5 H.M. transport Sicilia, in command of Captain C. H. Watkins, R.N.R., arrived from Southampton, on the Brd instant. She left the homo port on October 81 and leaves here, to morrow, for Hongkong and •China. Her total passenger list is male up of 61 adults and 18
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  • 946 10 The fourth annual meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Artillery Rifle Club was a success, and wound up with an enjoyable "At Hgme and prize distribution at the Club's comfortable quarters, at the Balestier Range. On Friday afternoon, the St.
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  • 172 10 The residence of Mr. Cho Ann Kok, at 1-e Mandalay Road, was entered from the back by a band of some ten Macao burglars at about 1 a.m. on the 2nd inst. The men were armed with pistols, knives, axes, and other
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  • 623 10 (Fkom Oui: Own Cohukspondknt.) Lipis, November 26. The Pahang (in output continues to de crease. At the end of September last it was 1,618 piculs less than the figure for the corresponding period of 1906, and at the end of October, the falling-off had risen to 2
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  • 50 12 Bairnhon.v-Od November 29, at Singapore, the wife of A. R. Bairoson, of a son. Allen.— On November 80, at 99, River Valley Road, Singapore, the wife of F. G. Allen, 91 a son. Pkrki*a.—On November 30, at 61, Benooolen Street. Singapore, the wife of A. Pereira, of a son.
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  • 29 12 Malthy—Treviu.ion.— On November 30, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, Gerald, youngest son of John Briggs Maltby, of London, to Mabel Violet, youngest daughter of Joseph Trevillion, of London.
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  • THE Straits Budget.
    • 410 12 King Carnival reigned in Manila.—Straits Times, November 28. When King Carnival reigns supreme in Manila next February, many in Singapore will be turning thoughts to the homeland and a pleasant holiday away from ou8 life in the tropics. Months of leave, due after years of residence in the
      King Carnival reigned in Manila.—Straits Times, November 28.  -  410 words
    • 645 12 Straits Times, November 28. The growth of vagrancy in England appears to be engrossing the attention of sociologists at home just now, and, if the evil continues to spread, it must also, one imagines, receive the most serious attention of the practical politican. A copy of
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    • 294 12 Assemblies and (heir achievements.—Straits Times, November 29. An interesting political experiment—that of bestowing parliamentary institutions on people whose only ideal of government ia one of an absolute monarchy—is now being made in Tonkin. The Native Deliberative Assembly, which has just been elected on a narrow
      Assemblies and (heir achievements.—Straits Times, November 29.  -  294 words
    • 306 12 of (ho social life of the Colony.—Straits Times. November 80. The Scotsmen of the Colony may be con gratulated upon the success of the Ball held last night to commemorate their Patron Saint. It was an unqualified success—a triumph of organisation. Tasteful and effeo tive decorations,
      of (ho social life of the Colony.—Straits Times. November 80.  -  306 words
    • 751 13 Straits Times, November 29. It would be unfair to prejudge Mr. W. H. Shelford’s remarks on retrenchment at the annnal Straits Dinner. We must await the arrival of a fuller report of his speech than is given in Reuter's Telegram to be able to
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    • 840 13 Straits Times, November 80. The historian of to-day deals chiefly with the struggles of dynasties, the personal history of kings and princes, and the political tendencies of the period. The historian of the future will find more interesting matter to his hand, and we imagine that
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    • 365 13 ditiou of miserable tonantn at will. Simla Times, December So much h&8 been heard about the port oC Sabang, in Pulo Way, as a rival to Sioga pore and Penang that curiosity is aroused an to how matters actually stand there. When Governor of Acheen, General
      ditiou of miserable tonantn at will. Simla Times, December #-  -  365 words
    • 791 14 —Straits Times, December 3. After yesterday’s discussion in the Legislative Council, the Government will hesitate intg law the Stamps Bill prepared by Mr. Antlionisz.* We do not accept all the gloomy predictions with regard to the blighting effects of the measure upon the trade of the Colony;
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    • 1278 14 9touts ffimes December 2. The Censor of Stage Plays is once more in hot water, and one of the periodical agitations for the abolition of bis office is going forward. As a matter of history, one cannot but wonder that he has survived so long,
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    • 749 15 —Straits Times, December 4. The summary of President Roosevelt’s Message to Congress, telegraphed by our London correspondent, is interesting to us in the Far Bast, since it shows us the President of the United States in the difficult character of Mr. Facing-Both-Ways. Mr. Roosevelt has
      —Straits Times, December 4.  -  749 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 91 12 Th* poet free prir« of the Straits Turner in a y«*r. The poet free price of the Straits Budget is $l4 year. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods are at the same propor- tionate rate as for a year. The StraitHwlg* I
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  • 928 15 Mr. and Mrs. Prior, of Selangor, are leaving for home next month. The district officer of Kuala Kangsar, Mr. J; McC. Reay, has been transferred to n* similar position at Raub. Mr. A. W. Just, of Serembau, has been appointed revenue auditor of Selangor. Negri Sembilan and
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 1001 20 It is seldom dbe has the opportunity of witnessing So fine an exhibition of football as that given on the Esplanade on November 29 by the S.C.C. and the R.G.A., in connection with the Singapore Football Association Shield. The
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    • 256 20 S.C.C. v. United Services. There was another interesting Rugger match on Monday last, when the United Services defeated the Club representatives by 2 goals (10 points) to 2 tries (6 points.) The Services include, of course, several of the Club's best players, and they had the help of
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    • 184 20 Warders v. H.M.S. Kent. A friendly Association Football match was played at Sepoy Lines on Saturday, between the Warders and a team from H.M.S. Kent. The game was interesting and the oontest lively, the Sailors giving fine displays of passing and combination, enabling them in the first half
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    • 188 20 Singapore Qolf Club. The monthly medal will be played for on Saturday next, the 7th instant. On Saturday, 14th instant, it has been arranged to open the new Club Pavilion. A match will be played between teams chosen by Captain Young (President) and Mr. F. terguson (Captain). A photograph
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    • 224 20 S.C.C. V. Lieut. Heron’s XI. An interesting hockey match was played on the Esplanade, on Tuesday, between an eleven of the S.C.C. and a team comprising military officers, three native members of the 95th Russell's Infantry, and a few civilians. The match was fast and lively, the visitors going
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  • 2471 21 London, November 27. 9 Mr. Edmond Robertson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, speaking to his constituents at Dondee, referred to the Beresford-Scott incident, and said that the so-called feud in the Navy was due to popular misconception of Sir John Fisher’s position aR First Sea Lord of the
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  • 945 22 Berlin, November 27. The situation in the money market and on the Continental Bourses is much ameliorated. In the United States, the condition of monetary affairs is improving. The Mexican Government denies the rumours in American newspapers) that Japan has asked for a naval coaling station on the
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  • SHIPPING IN PORT.
    • 483 23 November 27 Guthrie, Brit sir, Todd, Sydney, Bouatead Devawongsee, Ger str, Brnhn, Swatow, Behn Meyer China, Anat atr, Petris, Kobe, R. Schmidt 28 Bedford, H. M. ito, Ersliioe, Hongkong Htentor, Brit str, Davies, L'pool, Mansfield Sithonia. Ger atr, Brehmer, Hongkong, Behn Meyer Zinnia, Brit atr. C arke, Calcutta, Bouatead
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    • 353 23 November 27 Benlomond, Brit atr, Calcutta Breid, Nor atr, Bangkok Heim, Nor atr, Bangkok 28 Bangkok, Ger atr, Bangkok Bharata, Brit atr. Penang, Rangoon. Calcutta Heuos, Nor str, Bangkok Teucer, Brit atr, Genoa, Marseilles, L’pool Calypso, Brit str, Penang and Deli Malacca, Brit str. Port Swettenham via porta Jason,
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    • 141 23 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Nov. 18—Dut str Sindoro, Capt Guthrie, from Batavia, Nov 18. For Rotterdam. 15—Brit str Onipenta, Capt Hill, from Samarang, Nov 13. For Colombo. 15—Dot str Wilis, Capt Bagohns, from Rotterdam, Oct 12. For Batavia. 16—Ger str Sexta, from Hongkong. 16—Brit str Islander,
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    • 633 23 Name t port probable date of arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Achilles, Chine, Dec 12 Mansfield Airlie, 8ydney, Dec 23 Bousteeh Alcinons, Chine, Dec 9; Aroedie, Colombo, Dec 21; P. A O. Coy Ayuthia, Bangkok, Dec Borneo Gov A. A peer, Hongkong, Feb.. Paterson Buncos A. Bfhic,
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  • Stocks and Shares. SINGAPORE, DECEMBER 4, 1907.
    • 344 24 8|)oe p 8j(J ghares I forma •‘Jnb.cnbed of Value up w Umeauc-U Com;«sy '.'r .T.novion j bbares r i I 1903 $.3db,000 $300,000 80,000 $10 *10 Beiat Tin M. Co., Ltd. »0.00 1907 830Q.000 8225,000 22,500 $10 Mi. 7,500 Brnaog Ltd. 7.50 1901 $600,000 $600,000 60,000 $10 HO Bra***]
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    • 456 24 i I I £IS0 000 niMlt “*8,400 *1 j 10,000 Auglo-Malay Rubber Oo., Ltd. (fully paid) £4 0 0 1904 *140,000 £110,695 m i8 00 £1 15/ (oontrib.) £3 10 0 1905 9200.dbo 1105,000 10,500 610 Hi Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd- (folly paid)' ***** isAs «u Q*n f 7,000
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    • 191 24 i j 1*94 £5,377.10.01 £4,805 7,889 18/6 19/6 916 Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency, Ltd 17.00 1899 8995.000 j 8995,000 1 4,500 850 950 Fraser A Neave, Ltd. 147.50 .*5 116.000.000 |t!5 0)0,000 I $»j» gj aud Baa* ..59, I *,*00.009 m.,00.000 I 825 How h E ki Ltd xm
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