The Straits Budget, 13 August 1908
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1908-08-13 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE "STRAITS TIMES." VOL LXII. NO 2635. Singapore, Thursday, August 13,1908. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents27 words
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Article191 1908-08-13 1 LEADERS: lloukong Typhoon Shelter for Native Craft... 1Tl.u atened Boycott Against France 12 Religious and Civil Rights in Content... Mineral Resources of the Philippines 18 Anti .Military Spirit in Europe 14 An. alga nat ion of Hailway Companies 14 Healthier Signs in German Money Market 14 U-auction191 words
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696 1908-08-13 1 (From Our ()\v;n Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 8. It has sometimes happened that, in certain economic matters, the Federated Malay States have started ahead of the Colony; and the question of granting loans for agricultural purposes is a case in point.696 words
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Article41 1908-08-13 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 5, 8.10 p.m. The death has taken place in the General Hospital here of Mr. A. Kaulfuss, photo grapher, 27, Farquliar Street, Penang. The cause of death was heart failure.41 words
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Article94 1908-08-13 1 The British steamer Pontianak, gross ton nage 199, was sold by auction, by the mort gagee, at Messrs. Powell and Company's Saleroom, on the sth inst., for the sum of $7,600, the purchaser being M. C. Soma sundaram Chitty. The steamer has been running for some94 words
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Article3739 1908-08-13 2 As all the letters we have published up to the present in regard to the proposal to engage a golf professional for Singapore have been in favour of the scheme, we asked a prominent opponent to give us3,739 words
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409 1908-08-13 3 We have received the following for publication To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, August 12. Sir, —1 notice from the advertised programme for the October Rice Meeting that, in addition to the usual ex Orillia Races, an event is included409 words
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Article988 1908-08-13 4 Never since the Coronation service on August 9, 1902, has there been in Singapore a more impressive divine service than that which took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Sunday, in celebration of the anniversary988 words
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Article141 1908-08-13 4 In moving that the Council approves a vote of $13,500 for a tug for use in connection with the Government Wharves, Penang, Captain Young explained at the meeting of the Legislative Council, on the 7th inst., the circumstances respecting the supply of another launch, and141 words
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Article65 1908-08-13 4 The following mining returns for July are published:— Rambutan Ltd. 280 piculs Gopeng Tin Mining Co. Ltd. 640 New Gipeng Ltd. 250 Tekka Ltd. 300 Kinta Tin Mines Ltd. 500 Sungei Besi 671.88 The Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd., 580.25 The Kuantan Tin Mining Co., Ltd., 94.5065 words
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202 1908-08-13 4 (From Our Own Corresponds.) v Hongkong, August 7, 10.50 a m Ihe Legislative Council has passed resolution to construct an additional typhoon shelter for native craft at Mong-kok Nui a cost of $1,500,000. The cost of this shelter will be202 words
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349 1908-08-13 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, August 5. The town authorities suddenly awaking this week to the fact that the water in the reservoir at Ayer Kroli is lower than it has ever been before, have turned off the supply during349 words
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Article1252 1908-08-13 5 \t the Supreme Court, on the 6th iust., the A ting Chief Justice, Mr. A. G. Law, read of the longest judgments ever given in the local Courts. It was that in the estate of the late1,252 words
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613 1908-08-13 5 It is not often that a European bungalow is destroyed by tire in Singapore, bnt such was the case about four o’clock on Thursday morning when Letcomb, (iilstead Hill, belong ing to Mr. .John Haffenden, was gutted. How the613 words
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469 1908-08-13 6 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners wan held in the Board Room, on Friday afternoon, to consider proposed bylaws relative to sick receiving houses, and for further consideration of the water agreement, which aroused some controversy when first placed before the469 words
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Article111 1908-08-13 6 The Pinang Gazette states that Mr. A. Duke, Adviser to the Government of Perlis, met with an accident while out riding one day last week. Instead of jumping a hedge, his pony went through it but fell, throwing its rider, who was kicked above one of his111 words
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630 1908-08-13 6 Id introducing for the consideration of members of the Legislative Council at their meeting, on the 7th instant, the Bill to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance, of 1907, Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Acting Attorney. General, expressed the630 words
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514 1908-08-13 6 Inder the heading Currency and Exchange, the huancial report and state ments for the Straits Settlements f or th* past year, prepared by the Hon. Mr A T Bryant, Colonial Treasurer, state that the average circulation of Government Notes514 words
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Article123 1908-08-13 6 Opium imports for 1907 record 13,714 chests, an increase of 1,0 6. The average price of Benares at which transactions were done was #789 per chest, or more than in the previous year. Exports reached 10,120 chests, a decline of 350. To the Federated Malay123 words
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895 1908-08-13 7 The hearing of the charge of rash jrivmg of the motor tire engine Broadrick, against Lahmit, the Javanese who has beeti acting as driver since Superintendent pett went home on leave, was resumed, on 6th inst., before Mr. E. E. Colman, the895 words
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443 1908-08-13 7 Never since the famous riot in Wayang Street in 1902, when two men were shot before the rioters could be subdued, have the Singapore Police experienced such a fierce encounter aw they did early on Friday morning. Shortly before one o’clock,443 words
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587 1908-08-13 7 There is reveuue to be derived from the forests of toe Straits Settlements. This was apparent Horn the observations of the Acting Attorney General, Mr. W. O. Maxwell, at a meetiug of the Legislative Council on Friday afternoon, when he moved the587 words
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Article46 1908-08-13 7 The Johore Opium and Spirit Farms tenders were opened on Saturday, there being only four tenders received. The highest offer is $BO,OOO per month by the Kong Kek Clioo (Company); the second is 175,250; the third $70,000 and the fourth $67,000.46 words
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1336 1908-08-13 8 At a meeting of the Legislative Council, on Friday, afternoon, Mr. W. G. Maxwell, the Acting Attorney-General, proposed the second reading of the Bill to amend the Births aud Deaths Ordinance, of 1897. In doing so, the hon. member1,336 words
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Article962 1908-08-13 8 Mr. JuHtico Sercombe Smith whm at the Supreme Court, yestenla. hear.DK a claim made by Mesnrs (j uthr and Company against Mr. X fe exchange and share broker, 0 f Win.i ter House, for962 words
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197 1908-08-13 9 At the Supreme Court, on Saturday, Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith committed Khoo Siok Wan to prison for three months in respect of his bankruptcy affairs. Pending appeal, he was allowed bail in the sum of 85,000. On Wednesday, Mr. F. M. Baddcley,197 words
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868 1908-08-13 9 The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Cricket Club was held at the Club Pavilion, on the 6th inst., when among those present wereCaptain A. H Young, C.M.G. (President), Messrs. H. M. Cantrell, W. J.868 words
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Article103 1908-08-13 9 During July, 1,148 deaths were reported in Singapore—9o2 males and 241 females—which is equal to an annual death rate of 50.62 per thousand. Altogether 875 Chinese died, 188 Malays, 90 Indians, 28 Eurasians and 11 Europeans. Malarial fever claimed 169 of the deaths, phthisis 188, convulsions 91,103 words
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Article241 1908-08-13 9 A carriage accident occurred on tho Esplanade on Tuesday, when a light, rubber tyred palanquin in which a Tamil was riding collided with the trap of Mr. Perkins, which was proceeding in the opposite direction, tho result being considerable damage to both vehicles, and the bruising of241 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement92 1908-08-13 9 Sale of Properties. I lit following Singapore properties were 'imposed of by auction at Messrs Powell and orupany’s Saleroom on Tuesday l toehold building land, off Holland Road, < ut to Tanglin Barracks, area 78 acres rood 29 poles, and, also, freehold agricultural land near Tanglin Hoad and Alexandra ‘Oad,92 words
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2805 1908-08-13 10 The state of trade in tho Straits Settlements during 1907 affords small grounds for satisfaction. The gross total value of imports into the Colony, including the coasting trade, reached close on 864} million dollars, of which about2,805 words
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239 1908-08-13 11 Members of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements assembled in the Council Chamber, at Singapore, on the 7th instant, under the presidency of His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, K.C.M.C. There were also present His Excellency the General Officer Commanding239 words
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Article46 1908-08-13 11 The first reading of the Military Manicuvres and Artillery Practice Ordinance Amendment Bill was read a first time at the Legislative Council on Friday. Council then went into Committee on the Widows and Orphans Pension Ordinance Amendment Bill, and alter wards adjourned sine die.46 words
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96 1908-08-13 11 (Fuom Oi’R Ohs CoititKMpoNDK.sr.) Loudon, August 5, 5.45 p.ra. The community of exiled Turks in Geneva have received a message from Constant! nople announcing an attempt to assassinate tiie Sultau. It is stated in this message that a subordinate official employed in96 words
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425 1908-08-13 11 Tho American battleships Maine and Alabama arrived in Singapore on the7thinst., from Manila, en route homeward, via Sues. Tho list of officers of the battleships shown a considerable change in the personnel from the time they arrived at San Francisco.425 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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1153 1908-08-13 12 —Straits Times, August 7. The ominous comments of the Governor of Hongkong in regard to increased taxation should prepare us in the Straits Settlements for a similar notification when the Legislative Council meets to consider the Budget for next year. Should the Imperial Government.—Straits Times, August 7. - 1,153 words
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628 1908-08-13 12 whose business relations are disturbed. Srtaits Times, August 8. A new boycott movement looms U n Claim. Thin time tLe boycott is against I-ranee. Tbe Avenir du Ton*, hears that the Chinese firm** at Cantoi threaten to start an agitation to that end should France persistwhose business relations are disturbed. Srtaits Times, August 8. - 628 words
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982 1908-08-13 13 litigation brings to light.—Straits Times, August 11. law suit of almost any nature has always ha j a strong attraction for the average man. Some, of course, appear to be more interest--1U than others, ami we fancy that after an action involving the sex-relation,litigation brings to light.—Straits Times, August 11. - 982 words
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1061 1908-08-13 13 syndicate prior to the insurrection.—Straits Times, August 10. From the early days of Spanish exploration in the Philippines, there have been rumours of fabulous mineral wealth in those islands, but no comprehensive and reliable statistics of actual mineral products realised havo ever been published untilsyndicate prior to the insurrection.—Straits Times, August 10. - 1,061 words
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Article874 1908-08-13 14 start in the right direction.—Straits Times, August 12. In the July number of The International, Gustav Herve reviews the spirit ot autimilitarism in France, where desperate blows are being aimed at it by radical ministries and by republican juries. Where militarism is carried to extremes, anti-militarismstart in the right direction.—Straits Times, August 12. - 874 words
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373 1908-08-13 14 alone has 224,803 miles.—Straits Times, August 8. The announcement that three of the most important railway companies in England have arrived at an agreement to avoid competition is good nows to the shareholders, hut if it results in au increase of rates, the freight-provider cannot bealone has 224,803 miles.—Straits Times, August 8. - 373 words
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660 1908-08-13 14 Anything that indicates a return to proh pority and healthier trading conditions i 8 1, be welcomed, and we take it that the relax atiou of the stringency of the money market in Germany in the second quarter of the year is one indication660 words
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540 1908-08-13 15 iaodinn, to Laufach, south-wefct of Berlin. >traits Times, August H. There will be general regret that Zeppelin’s mrship has been destroyed at the moment *Un it had achieved a great success. It had travelled from Lake Constance to Mayence in eleven hours, a distance of nearlyiaodinn, to Laufach, south-wefct of Berlin.— >traits Times, August H. - 540 words
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Advertisement90 1908-08-13 12 The pout free price of the Strmti Timn it* <* yertr. The post free price of the Strait budget it $l4 yearIt it not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for shorter pcri<*ls are at the same proi>or* tionatr rate as for a year The Straits Hint get90 words
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Obituary22 1908-08-13 12 DEATH. Johnston. —On July 10, at sea, on the steamer Armadale Castle, Morris Alexander, son of the late A. Johnston, of Singapore.22 words
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Article1134 1908-08-13 15 At the evening service at the Victoria jemorial Hall, on Sunday, the Rev. H. B. Mansell delivered a patriotic sermon, in view ''l its being the anniversary of Coronation Herbert Welham, Editor of the Pinang gazette, who is just convalescent after a ny au d dangerous illness,1,134 words
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Article526 1908-08-13 16 Mr. E. G. Edgar, of Tronob ami Labat Mines, has left Penang for Home. Mr. E. S. Hector haw joined tbe F.M.S. Railways I Apartment as an Assistant Engineer Mr. J. D. Kemp, Manager of tbe Rahman Tin Company, Limited, has left for .lava on a health526 words
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528 1908-08-13 16 The annual financial report and statements of the Colonial Treasurer, the Hon, Mr. A.JT. Bryant, formed the subject of a paper laid oo the table at the Legislative Council meeting, on Friday. The document is a bulky one. It shows528 words
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598 1908-08-13 16 Mr. C. J. Saunders resumed at the District Court, on the 11th inst., the hearioy of the claim of Mr. Stanley Knocker aeaiust Towkay Tan Teck Puan, for $l2O as damages on account of a collision between their motor cars. There was598 words
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4401 1908-08-13 17 Government Help for Speculative Enterprises. Kkom Our Own Repkkhkntativk.) Kuala Lumpur, August 10. (J prettier or more convenient site could found than that selected on the i>*<1 am/ of the Malay Settlement for the4,401 words
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132 1908-08-13 19 I’tculiar circumstances surround the suicide >f the first eugineer of tbo German steamer Mathilde at Haiphong the other day. '•aviiig a coffee house at night, tlie engineer hailed a ricksha and journeyed the European cemetery, and entered the grounds by132 words
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608 1908-08-13 19 Among the papers laid before the Legislative Council by command of His Excellency the Governor, at Friday’s meeting, was j the annual report of the Marine Department, Strait9 Settlements, for the year 1907, which is signed by Commander C.A. Kadcliffe, R.N., Master608 words
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103 1908-08-13 19 (From Ode Own Correspondent.) London (via Penang), August 10. High pricos obtain in London for Para compared with plantation robber. This is supposed to be due to the action of the bears covering the market, and to excessive speculation. The total103 words
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Article281 1908-08-13 19 Singapore, August 12, 1006. PRODUCE. Gambier buyers t H.00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked ,,1175 Copra Bali do Pontianak 7 00 Pepper, Blaok buyers 11 12* do White 5% buyers 17 25 Sago Flour Sarawak 2 95 do Brunei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago Coffee Bali, pioked 24.00 Coffee,281 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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1104 1908-08-13 20 Play commences to-day on the Espla nade in the D Singles and the qualifying rounds of the Profession Pairs in the S.C.C. Autumn Tennis tournament. The following is a list of the entries I) Singles. Byes in first round.—F. K. W.1,104 words
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Article147 1908-08-13 20 Results in the 8.C.C. Lawn tournament up to date are as follow?!* 10 Wednesday’s Play. Singlk Handicap. Sinclair, 4 2, beat Harding, 4 White,—5, beat Beldon,— 8, 21 20 McKean, —5 beat Foreman, 1 W Q Ch AMPIONSHIP. Hay beat Lyall 21—19. Thursday's Play. Championship. Brown beat Biddulph,147 words
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Article192 1908-08-13 20 Swimming: Club Race. The delightful weather, on Sunday attracted a large attendance at tho Swim ming Club. The hundred yards handicap race —the first of the series of three races for the Club Aggregate Cup—was swum off. R. L. Cuscaden beiug the winner. G. Wald came second aud N.192 words
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Article311 1908-08-13 20 Record Score at Malacca. Says our Malacca correspondent Two interesting golf matches between Mr. Humphreys, the Malacca Champion, and Mr Mackenzie, who is *a player with a future, were played on the 2nd and 3rd iust. the 2nd inst., theChampiou excelled himself and broke the record for 9 and311 words
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Article978 1908-08-13 21 Law and Civil Service v. Garrison. The match betwoen the Law and Civil Service and the Garrison in the S.C.C. Cricket tournament was not finished, on Saturday. The scores were as follow Law and Civil Service. K. C. Ellis b Clarke 1 A. \V. Bailey c Eddis b Pedley.978 words
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Article133 1908-08-13 21 Autumn Griffins. The following griffins for tho Singapore Autumn meeting were drawn on Saturday at Messrs. Lambert and Company'* stable*: No. 1.—Mr. Seah Eng Peck. No. 2.—Mr. F. W. Howl. No. 3.—Mr. Scab Eng Kun. No. 4.—The Golf Kongseo. No. 5. —Mr. Leo Choon Guan. No. 6.—Tenni* Kongseo.133 words
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Article2115 1908-08-13 22 London, August 4. It is reported that tho Midland, London and North Western, and Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Companies have concluded an agreement with reference to competitive traffic. It is estimated that this arrange ment will save at least £*200,000 per annum. The stocks of all three Couipaines2,115 words
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Article1310 1908-08-13 23 Berlin, August 5. mt Zeppelin, in his airship, reached Maytncc in eleven hours from Friederichsit- n. on Lake Constance. stoppage was made to rectify a slight 1 vet of the motor, and the journey was then r-. ltued. ount Zeppelin has landed at Stuttgart. H will resume his1,310 words
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SHIPPING IN PORT.
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Article617 1908-08-13 24 August 5 Aai. if If >1 cr-mer Ryans, Hongkong P»’rna Brit 4r, Cickman, L’don, P. to O Coy Giang Ann, Dr t str. Mobs, Samarang, Heap Eng Moli AiJang, Siam -*tr Svarrer, Bangkok, East A tiatio Coy fl3\*. Brit str, Gibson, Natuna Is, T. 11. Lye Ternor, Nor Htr617 words
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Article429 1908-08-13 24 August 5 Sardinia, Brit str, Antwerp via ports Burrsfleld, Brit str, Iliogo Edendale, Brit str, Samarang via ports Heim, Nor str, Bangkok 6 Taroba, Brit str, Madras via ports Loyal, Brit str, Bangkok Nippon, A list str, Trieste via ports Ban Fob Guan, Brit str, Macassar via ports Janet429 words
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Article263 1908-08-13 24 PARSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. July 25.—Dut.str. Goeutoer, Capt LeClerc, from Rotterdam, June 20. Foi Batavia. 20.—Ger. str. Plauen, Capt Hellerici. from Hamburg, May 9. Fo: Batavia. 28. —Ger. str. Augusburg. Capt Paulsen from Batavia, July 2*. for Tjilatjap. 28.—Ger. str. Hanan. Captaiu i'rui.n from Batavia. July263 words
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LIST OF PASSENGERS
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Article265 1908-08-13 24 Per I’. and O. ludia, conncctini; wi-,. steamer Malta at Colombo, due \u,. u iV Mr. and Mrs. A. Jamieson, ,M r Forrester, Mr. A. Mitchell. Mr. anil ml' Main,.Mr. C. Russell, Mr. K. s R Smith, Mr. J. I*. Charra. ir Per X. D. L. steamer Prinz265 words
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Advertisement100 1908-08-13 25 ■>.. |'3<■>!»; .>* j. P JsmpiWliu AmIP NkisfffflWf -iWm BB ar> Genuine molMP Vermouth of Tufii' Moeoot of Bjcm mostly rooommalj AlMOOperfWl delioioai rod ipi Bitter* highly room moooroni per pin oil.eto Sold at Gaggioo m t>06 PILSE KEY mm l*POtT«» &“S2 X‘''$X BIMi fcs rf C v /A T'V100 words
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Advertisement270 1908-08-13 25 *I Cr f LP i H. it. it -war; 7. l r '2 <r f!i.i '.fs feS ■v. K* 'N raS wMit M* Bk-jXS TOLD BY A IIV7: Nil&glM ?*> t &££36ffi£i£sh* lli &>.«» > 't*< d. mil -WSf Barn, ‘<7or wv pw birth cl my >chil4rM|, the in my270 words
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Advertisement109 1908-08-13 25 Hm *>*n of W of T a PO«W. kHl MM i m ■M Mil 8 v;*' Wd establishment, which has Change ownership, i« Wm 3mmk reoe e h«i been rt novated, utd will be made comfortable in every respect. The management intend to keep np the stood name this Hotel109 words
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Advertisement244 1908-08-13 26 77, Brats Siatah J{oad, SINGAPORE. The Brightest and Healthiest Resort in the City. Hotel Porter, in uniform, meets all Boats and Trains ADELPHI hotel. THE UN6HAM HOTEL or THE E»8T, THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE UNDER ENGLISH MANAGEMENT. Aug)>!‘reuch Caimoo! Kngliah CleantioMB Il-mie >rts Moderate Terra* I BUEiT NICHT—EVERY SATURDAY.244 words
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Advertisement323 1908-08-13 26 PERRINS J USE 0f Wet WORC Assists digestion and gives a delightful piquancy and flavour to all l MEAT DISHES. SOUPS, FISH, CHEESE. CURRIES, SAME, POULTRY and SALADS. Thc^jV,:] Original Genuine Worcestershire. Boyal Warrant to N M Tm£ INC I STRAITS F.M.S ANNUAL. rv: r».> SaSJ! a A ;JrReady I323 words
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