The Straits Budget, 23 November 1911
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1911-11-23 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXV NO. 2806 Singapore, Thursday, November 23, 1911. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTUA Price 25 cents28 words
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Article287 1911-11-23 1 LEADERS— The Limit 8 German anil Britain 8 Progress of Revolution 8-9 Suffragettes 9 Time for the Tories 9 Danger Past and Future 10 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Our Royal Guests 2*3 Unrest at Hongkong 3 Revolt in China 8 Sir Robert Hart's Successor287 words
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Article4017 1911-11-23 1 The engagement is announced of r I'homas Charles Twynatn and Miss harlotte yclilTo, daughter of the late Mr. harles Coodwin, Chief .Justice of the It. Supremo Court of China and Japan, llie marriage will take place iu December. Mr. W. Proudlock has left Kuala Lumpur for home.4,017 words
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Article1511 1911-11-23 2 Their lloyal Highnesses Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck arrived in Singapore by rail on the evening of the 20th inst., from the F.M.S. They struck the Settlement in one of its drabbest moments when everything,1,511 words
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81 1911-11-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, November 22. la consequence of tho banishment of '-"iild ringleaders there has been a M> ike in the printing trade since las jIV four English newspapers are pulM«' v 'ith tht> greatest difficulty. a,1< I'M" rs81 words
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895 1911-11-23 3 The small Dutch steamer Ophir, a wellknown craft in Singapore waters, was badly damaged by a fire which broke out on board her on the 21st inst. As iu the case of the last harbour fire, wdien the Karang was895 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article283 1911-11-23 3 Garrison Golf Club. The following is the draw for the Andrew Currie cup, ladies’ championship Mrs. Gallagher v. Mrs. J. It. Nicholson; Mrs. Rowland Allen v. Miss Worters; Mrs. Fowlio v. Mrs. Bailey; Mrs. Hansford v. Mrs. Gansloscr. First round to bo completed on or before November 80; second283 words
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Article232 1911-11-23 3 The Interport Match. At the timo Shanghai shot off in the interport ritio competition the light w’as bright and clear, the wind blowing very gently from tho direction of half-past eleven o’clock on the target. Without question the outstanding fcaturo of the shoot was the excellent score registered232 words
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Article102 1911-11-23 3 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Shanghai, November 16. Sir.l. Jordan, K.C.M.G.,the British Minister at Peking, has instructed the British Consul here not to hinder the revolutionaries from using the Nanking railway. Three trains, conveying revolutionaries, proceeded to Nanking last night, whore 20,000 loyalists are encamped. General Chang llsun102 words
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351 1911-11-23 3 The appointment of Mr. as Insp**;tor General of Chinese Maritime Custom*, in succession to Sir Itobert Hart announced by our I‘okihn correspontlent, will cause no surprise, says The Times. months ago Mr. F. A. Aj’lcn was ap|>oint« <1 Acting351 words
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Article209 1911-11-23 3 Mohamed Ashat* strolling in Victoria Street on the 21st., was accosted by another Malay with some jewellery to sell a small matter of a bracelet and three gold rings. They were cheap and Ashat bought them for $7. No nooner bad lie tlone so, however, than another209 words
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Article266 1911-11-23 3 Says the Sourabaya Cmirant: Our readers will remember the bioscope film entitle*} “The Hotel K.it,” which was put on the screen last week, and in which appeared a housebreaking scene. The thieves effected an entrance to the rooms of their victims by means of an iron266 words
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Article13 1911-11-23 4 (The Straits Times is not responsible (or the opinions of its orrespondents.13 words
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Article535 1911-11-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Timos. Sir, —1 shall be obliged if you will kindly fmblish the following warning to the traveling public, of the dangerous and disgraceful condition of the Malacca roads. To-day, while driving between Ayer Paabas and Brisu, my horse fell through a so-called535 words
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Article193 1911-11-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —All honour to Kuala Lumpur for her latest benefit for the ricksha coolie. In this up to-date littlo town the wedge of reform has been inserted, and two adults are no longer allowed to loll at case in a193 words
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Article421 1911-11-23 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—So many letters have in tho past appeared in the columns of your paper anent the above that I feel I should almost apologise to you and your readers for this outburst on my part. My chief reasons for this epistle421 words
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Article438 1911-11-23 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The pictures depicting the great fight with gloves between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns, shown at tho Alhambra lately, were stopped cither by the Government or tho management owing to articles, against them which appeared in the local papers.438 words
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Article745 1911-11-23 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Evidently your correspondent Pinkeye would have us believe that the effects of education generally are bad among the people, but that as far as his own kith and kin are concerned it has a beneficial effect, for lie talks of745 words
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Article221 1911-11-23 4 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Perhaps the following may be of interest to-day. The present revolution in China can be traced back and has been working up for many years. I travelled home from Vancouver, British Columbia, in May 1899 with ‘‘Kang Yu221 words
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Article338 1911-11-23 4 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —A lot has recently appeared in your valuable paper about hospitals, treatment therein, quarantine restrictions, medical men and so on. May I add my quota? Of a morning one often sees when passing through Balestier lload a closed-in bullock338 words
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579 1911-11-23 4 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —There is a letter on Straits boru Chinese over the name Pinkeye in your issue of the 14th instant, in which the writer seems to contend that the inability of tho people in question to produce masters579 words
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978 1911-11-23 5 The first general meeting of the Eastern Smelting Company, Ltd., held on October 24, at the offices, 7, Laurence Pountney hil), E.C.] Sir Krnest Woodford Birch, K.C.M.G.’, (the Chairman), presiding. The Chairman said The company was incorporated on July 20978 words
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343 1911-11-23 5 A meeting of tin* Legislative Council was held on the 17th inst., when there were present:—lTie Governor’s Deputy (tho lion. It. .1. Wilkinson); His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Major-General l. K. Stephenson, C. 8.; the AttorneyGeneral, Hon. T. de M. L.343 words
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Article196 1911-11-23 5 Their Koyal Highnesses the Princes Yaldemar, Aage, Axel and Erik of Denmark arrived in Singapore on the 17th, by the P. and O. steamer Assayc, en route for Bangkok and the Siamese coronation. They make the voyage from this port to Siam by the East Asiatic196 words
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Article45 1911-11-23 5 The following further subscription* to the Kit." Kdwftrtl VII Mttt.torm I-tin.) «ro ncknotvh.I*e.l by Mr. 14. M. Junto,,, tho uckttow. Amount i j 114,900.19 lodged IS John Gnanapragasm, L.M.S. fJntl subscription! jo.00 .lulu, Kcott l.es,, I. K. S. Men/.ies Total45 words
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475 1911-11-23 5 The committee of that most excellent local charity, tho Children’s Aid Society, have issued their report for tho year which closed on August 81 last. There is evidently need of generous assistance from tho public for we read :—lt was475 words
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Article411 1911-11-23 5 (From Our Own Corkksfonobnt.) Eahiian, November 13. P. C. No. 13, Bela Singh, was found dead, stabbed in three places, in a lane off Plain Road on the morning of the Ist inst. The deceased, 1 understand, was off duty and went through this lane to a house411 words
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478 1911-11-23 5 The following Poking telegram, dated November 8, appears in the N. C. l)aily News received from Shanghai this morning The Constitutional regulations winch tho Ts/eehcngyuau HiibmitH to tho Throne today are aH follows: 1. —The Tacliing478 words
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257 1911-11-23 5 deporting on the local share market, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state in their weekly circular dcjtcd November Ift Ihisiness has been more active since our last report, and there has been a fair demand for some of the leading local i257 words
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669 1911-11-23 6 News came to Singapore on tho 18th of a serious catastrophe which occurred about eight o'clock that morning at the Asiatic Petroleum Co’s, depot on Pulau S&mboc. Tho actual facts of the explosion were only ascertained in669 words
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162 1911-11-23 6 Many friends in the Far Fast will regret to learn of the death of the Kev. William Bridie, who was for nearly a quarter of a century a methodist missionary in South China. In P.H)3, when the ltev. C. Kone was at home on162 words
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438 1911-11-23 6 It does not take long to be in Singapore before one becomes acquainted with the strolling magician, tho monkey’s skull and the shrill pipe with which he invokes the aid of tho unknown to assist him in the revelation438 words
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Article182 1911-11-23 6 The Children’s Concert given on the 20tli, eat th Victoria Memorial Hall was carried out under somewhat unfavourable circumstances. In the first place the attendance of youngsters was not so large as usual, owing no doubt to the heavy rain of the afternoon; in the second several182 words
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Article101 1911-11-23 6 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the ltegistrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending November 11 there were ‘274 deaths, giving a ratio per mille of population of 44.88. Malarial fever accounted for 4‘2 deaths, phthisis 12, convulsions 24, beriberi 22, bronchitis101 words
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476 1911-11-23 6 The fourth ordinary general meeting of llonco (Limited) was field on October 26, at tho Holborn Viaduct Hotel, Mr. William T. Smcdloy presiding. The Chairman stated that the most important variation in the balance sheet was that the debentures, amounting to £35,200, had disappeared.476 words
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Article249 1911-11-23 6 The current ‘id. postage stamp of the island of Malta, bearin'* the portrait of the late King Edward, is now printed entirely in pale grey, instead of grey and purple, as heretofore. The Falkland Islands will have a new scries of postage stamps bearing the249 words
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Article91 1911-11-23 6 Addressing the annual conference of the American Prison Association at Omaha on October 17, Judge Decourcy, of Massachussetts, said that the administration of justice in the United .States was a disgrace to civilisation. During last year over 8,000 persons were murdered in America, compared with 7,100 in91 words
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441 1911-11-23 6 Rectkr’s Telegram. London, November 17. Five thousand Unionist enthusiasts wero present to hear Mr. Bonar Law at Leeds last night, when he made his first pronouncement as leader. He began by laying a tribute to Mr. Balfour,Rectkr’s Telegram. - 441 words
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Article145 1911-11-23 6 One of the oldest planters and sportsmen of Malaya and Sumatra has been removed by the death of Mr. James Tait, who came out to the Far East as long ago as 1870. Deceased on his arrival at once turned his attention to tobacco planting,145 words
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Article153 1911-11-23 6 It has been decided to open the New \ear with a series of sports both ashore and afloat. A meeting was held to arrange preliminaries on the 15th, Mr. M. Rodesse presiding over a representative gathering of officials. Mr. G. I*. Owen is the general honorary secretary,153 words
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63 1911-11-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, November 15. In the House of Commons, replying to a question asked by Sir J. U. Koberts with reference to KM.S. invitations for tenders for gaining houses, Mr. Harcourt declared that63 words
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273 1911-11-23 7 aWl.cn Mr. A. D. Cox had, rocontly, to decline the iuv itatiou to figure among the other tenuis champions at the Philippine Carnival next February some disappointment was felt locally. The Settlement, nevertheless, will be represented.273 words
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327 1911-11-23 7 Miss Itosba Stretton. the author of “.Jessica's First Prayer," died at Ivy Croft, Ham common, near Richmond. Her real name was Sarah Smith. The name Hesba she formed from the initials of herself and her four sisters; Stretton, in327 words
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Article79 1911-11-23 7 An Ottawa message of October 21 says Owing to a mistake made by the authoi dies of the British Mint in manufacturing dies foi the new Canadian coinage, the words Dei Oratia” (by the (Irace of Ood) were omitted n the superscription of King George, King79 words
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443 1911-11-23 7 T HE MARDEL CASES. Ten Thousand Dollar Charge Withdrawn. l u “K'e another appoaranco on, the third magistrate, Mr. Maundroll, on November 21, in connection with the Charge against himiof cheating Mrs. Fletcher, I otcl <?o la 1 aix, tu respect of 510,000. Glnef Detective Inspeeto Nolan, who repreSl ’.T443 words
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Article182 1911-11-23 7 A special ocean-yacht for cruising only lias been built by Messrs. Harland and Wolff for the Royal Mail Steam Racket Company. This twin-screw steamer, called the Arcadian, is to be devoted entirely to luxurious passenger accommodation. No cargo hatches will interfere with the promenade deck,182 words
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Article200 1911-11-23 7 During the hearing of a manslaughter charge against a woman at the Central Criminal °Court, Mr. Justice Scrutton ad dressed the jury as follows:—I desire to say to you very earnestly, that juries must not allow their sympathies to interfere with their giving true answers to200 words
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Article695 1911-11-23 7 When a cable was received in Singapore a few weeks ago announcing that Mr. 11. Abrams was too ill oven to think of returning to the Straits, it was felt that he must be695 words
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Article199 1911-11-23 7 I let Nieuws van den Dag (Batavia) takes the principal of one of the girls’ schools at Batavia severely to task for cutting the hair of some of her pupils as a punishment, which it denounces as a cruel and harharic treat merit. A representative of the paper199 words
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546 1911-11-23 7 The following special article recently appeared in tho Kvoning Standard: Wo aro informed that an early announcement will be made th.it negotiations have been concluded between the I’ostmastei •< iencral and the Marconi Company for a chain of wireless546 words
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244 1911-11-23 7 According to tl 10 IJ.N.IL Herald, Mr. .1. W. Wilson is probably the only resident in liritish North Hornco at tin; present moment bo remembers tlm terrible amok at Kawano on May l‘2, Ihs.'i, in which Captain do lorn244 words
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Article70 1911-11-23 8 Wilson. —At Kalumi>ong Estate, Hitman Serai, Perak, on November 18, to Mr. and Mrs. .James Wilson, a daughter. Gai».—On November IH, at Copenhagen, the wife of S. Gad, of a son. Lii>i>kl. On October 19, at London, the wife of.L Liddell, Shanghai, of a daughter. Host. On November 10,70 words
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Article14 1911-11-23 8 Pkoctkk Emkkic. On October 21, at Epsom, .lames Procter to Pauline Eugene Enteric.14 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1054 1911-11-23 8 for honesty and efficiency.— Straits Times, November 16. Three rubber companies have claimed special attention during the last day or two Jitnah, .litra, and Nyalas. With reference to the first we desire to say no more than that we think Mr. St. V. H. Down acted very wiselyfor honesty and efficiency.— Straits Times, November 16. - 1,054 words
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Article1122 1911-11-23 8 —Straits Times, November 17. A formal statement is promised in a few days with reference to Anglo-German relations. It will be made in the House of Commons by Sir Edward Grey, the most reserved, most capable, and also most linn Minister oi the King. We need have—Straits Times, November 17. - 1,122 words
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Article1113 1911-11-23 8 declared and established. —Straits I inius, November 18. It can hardly be said that the revolution in China has declared itself yet. The revolutionists have made astounding progress in certain directions, but whether they have done so as the result of their own strength, or because thedeclared and established.—Straits I inius, November 18. - 1,113 words
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Article1067 1911-11-23 9 —Straits Times, November ‘20. We do not propose on this occasion to allow the thing we are pleased to call our wit r,et the better of that far siqierior thing i which we cherish under tho name of judgment. o mean to take tho sparkling Christabel aud the dear!—Straits Times, November ‘20. - 1,067 words
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Article1122 1911-11-23 9 TIME FOR THE TORIES.” without talking ulnuit rctxllioQ.—StriUtft Tunes, November 21. The world would wao tamely if it had not its mediocrities. It is from such men as the Master of Klibank that one nets glimpses of truth which the Masters of Politics have the art to conceal without ostentation.without talking ulnuit rctxllioQ.—StriUtft Tunes, November 21. - 1,122 words
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Article1109 1911-11-23 10 tude beyond question.—Straits Times, November 22. Several times (luring the past two or three months it has been suggested to us that we were taking a gravor view of the situation in Europe than circumstances warranted. It is impossible to reply to such criticisms when theytude beyond question.—Straits Times, November 22. - 1,109 words
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Advertisement89 1911-11-23 8 Th« Pott frttprictof the Straits Times It a year The post free price of the Straits Budget it $l4 a year. It it not necettarv to tubtcribe for a year. The tubtcription* for shorter periods are at the same proportionate rate at for a year. The Straits Budget can be89 words
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Obituary52 1911-11-23 8 DEATHS. Halton. On October 20, at London, Lidio Halton, widow of Eldrid Halton, late of Wimbledon. Tkottku. —On October 20. at St. Saviour's, Jersey, 11. Trotter, late Auditor-General, Straits Settlements, aged 77. Mii>i>lkton. —On October 21, in London, Williams Nixon Middleton, of 9, Itoyalcrescent, Brighton, and of the Stock Exchange,52 words
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368 1911-11-23 10 The trial of J. Laredai and A. H. Auklesaria, captain and doctor, respectively, of the steamer Curonia, on charges of making a false declaration in regard to infectious disease on board, was resumed in the District Court on the 21st inst.368 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article90 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, November 15. The Siamese outlaws who recently shot a Siamese magistrate near Singora and caused great trouble in the district, numbered fifty wild hill men of the Sambrut tribe. They burnt several houses at Jahra. Failing to find lodgment across the90 words
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Article78 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 16. At 7 p.m yesterday, a desperate attempt was made by a dozen men to rob the opium farm of Lim Ah Leng. at Sungei Patani. Kuala Muda. Kedah. Resistance was offered and two men were killtd. One was shot78 words
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Article54 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, November 16. In consequence of the removal of quarantine restrictions against India on account of plague, the P. and O. mail steamer Assayo was not subjected to an examination by the Port Health Officer in Penang, a system that has been in54 words
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Article68 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penaug. November 17. The Pinang (iazette learns that owing to the labour troubles at home delaying the execution of orders for rolling stock, the contemplated improved train service whereby Ipoh residents will be enabled to visit Penang and return the same day68 words
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Article30 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 17. The Tongkah Harbour Tin Co.'s output for the first fortnight of November, with five dredges at work, was 1,042 piculs.30 words
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Article380 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Corrkspondent.) Penang, November 18. At the aunual meeting of the Penang Turf Club Mr. Peel, who presided, said the revenue, 945,COO, showed an increase of 150 per cent over that iu 1910, and 120 per cent, over 1909. The lottery receipts had fallen off,380 words
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Article196 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 20. District Grand Lodge and District Grand Chapter meetings were held on Saturday night, when Wor. Bro. F. M. Klliot, D. Supt., presided supported by about seventy brethreu, among whom were the D.D.G.M., Wor. Bro. Adams, ami Wor. Bro. McFarlane. Chapters196 words
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Article144 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November *21. M. S. Cowan is suing A. W. Tully for 915,(MX) damages for malicious prosecution on October 1. 1910. at Singapore, on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust, and on January *25. 1911, at Penang on a charge of144 words
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Article82 1911-11-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November *2l. Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, at Seremban Assizes; Arthur Milthorp appealed against a conviction and sentence of six weeks’ imprisonment for the alleged theft of $5OO from Mr. Edmondson. His Lordship dismissed the appeal. In the case of Parry,82 words
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Article117 1911-11-23 10 The fifth annual Anti-Opium Conference of the Straits and F.M.S. opens at Seremban on the 24th iust. when the Presidential address will be delivered by Mr. Choo Wai Nam. Kesolutions will be submitted appealing to the Governments to close the opium traffic, which, as a Government monopoly, is117 words
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Article157 1911-11-23 10 The steamer Mersing which has been at the bottom of the sea off Pulau Pisaug for the last tluce months has been towed into port by two tug boats. It will be recalled that the vessel foundered as the result of a collision with the Khcng Seng157 words
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Article2608 1911-11-23 11 (III) .lust opposite the entrance to the P. and o har fr Xi h roa i 18 a ‘arge house where 1 1 ince Aboobakar, the 1 usnongong’s eldest son, lives. I he 1 usuongong himself lives in the middle of the native villago at the foot2,608 words
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332 1911-11-23 11 The rapid advance of the marine steam turbine, whether independently or in com bination with the reciprocating engine, is made abundantly clear by the report of the Parsons Company. The Cunard Company, with the experience gained with the Lusita'nia and the Mauretania,332 words
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894 1911-11-23 11 A «lay or ho say* tlm China Mail of tho Utli itiHt., tlio heads of tlio local militia in Canton receivtsi a message from lii Yuan tlio leader of tlio rcvolutionariofi, tho cist of which follows:894 words
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Article5426 1911-11-23 12 ILong and specially important messages will be found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during tho past wock are given below. Wednesday, November IS. Reuter wires from Berlin that in reintroducing the bill,rejected5,426 words
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Article837 1911-11-23 13 Berlin, November 15. The Triple Entente Powers have declared to Constantinople that they will not allow a blockade of the Dardanelles and a bombardment of Smyrna, Salonika, and Beyrut. According to Paris and Vienna reports, Italy renounces action in the Aegean Sea. A new proclamation lias been published837 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article270 1911-11-23 14 Novambsr 18 Kitano Mara, Jap. str., Cope, London, P. Simons Banoa, Brit, str., Potter, London, P. A Coy Lightning, Brit, str., Smith, Hongkong, P. Simons Glenfallooh, Brit, str., Townsend. Penang, Ho Hong Bombay Maru, Jap. str., Hori, Bombay, P. Simons Petchaburi, Ger. str., Gosewicb, Swatow, Behn Meyer 11 O.270 words
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Article236 1911-11-23 14 November 15 leerlolin, Oer. str., Hamburg via ports Voroni j, Has. fctr., Odessa via ports Do Klerk, Dut. str, Muntok k Palembaug Bombay Maru, Jap. str., Hougkoug Jaj an Kohsicbang, tier, str., Hoibow 16 Teuoer, Biit. str,, Pacific via ports Bayern, Ger. str Hamburg via ports Kitano Maru, Jap,236 words
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524 1911-11-23 14 The great event of the day, writes the Canton correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press, under date November 10, has been the advent to the city of a large number of pirates and bandits from Lok Chung and other places round524 words
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334 1911-11-23 14 The Chinese Throne issued the following Edict on October 27: A telegraphic memorial from Chang Mingclii reports that the newly appointed TartarGeneral of Canton, Feng Shan, coming to Canton from Shanghai, landed at 8 a.m. on Oct. 25. As lie was334 words
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Article250 1911-11-23 14 Sinoaporr, Novembrr 22 1911. BXOHANQB. Os London— Bank 4 m/> h. 2/41 Demand 2/44 Private 6 m/i *I 4 M b m/s h. 2/4* On G»»»any— Bank d/d m« 288* Private 8 m/s 242* On Franor —Bank d/d 3941 Private 8 m/i 2(9 On India— Bank T.250 words
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Article1013 1911-11-23 14 Singapore, November 22, 1911. MINING. Ingae !S Value Boyers. Sellers 10 10 Belat Tin 4.25 4.60 10 10 Bruang 8.00 4.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.60 41 41 KintaTin 16.76 17.50 41 41 Lahat Miner 12.50 18.00 10 10 Malacoa Tin 2.00 6/• 6/■ Pahang Const 11,013 words
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Advertisement603 1911-11-23 15 howarth erskine, ld. •OL1 AGENTS FOR HORNSBY’S Engineers and Contractors, Singapore. gas engine and suction gas plant. (SUITABLE FOR ANTHRACITE, COKE, CHARCOAL AND OTHER FUELS). NOW IN U8E ON: NUMER0U8 E8TATE8. BIO 8UCCE88. AOBNTS FOR HORNSBY’S OIL ENGINE. THE M08T ECONOMICAL PLANT EXI8TENT. EA8ILY OPERATED. SMALL OIL CONSUMPTION NO NAKBD603 words
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Advertisement255 1911-11-23 16 Electrical, Mechanical, Marine Civil Engineers Shipbuilders. E8TATE T00L8. STORES ANO REQUISITES. PROPRIETORS OF THE PAT TAPPING KNIFE. BERTRAM'S Rubber Machinery AWARDED 1st PRIZE AND GOLD MEDAL, SINGAPORE, 1910. Rubber Factories, Drying Sheds, Smoke Houses, Coolie Lines, etc., etc. Estimates and designs free. LARGE STOCKS HELD of Pumps, Piping, Barbed Wire,255 words
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Advertisement41 1911-11-23 16 Over 1,300 of these High-class instruments are now in use from MANCHURIA TO THE STRAITS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. MICEt FROM $240 CASH or in Terms to Suit You. HIRE FROM $10 PER MONTH. S. frloutrie dr (So., J fed., THE ARCADE. SINGAPORE.41 words
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1184 1911-11-23 1 We quote below the best available London list from the reports broight by the last mail, and add local quotations from the list prepared by Messrs. Krasor and Co. (Singapore oo the corresponding date for1,184 words
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Article197 1911-11-23 2 London and Singapore Kdbbhr Pricks 1 OINKKAL Philippines Rubber 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 October Rubber Returns Labour Legislation 6 Malacca Rubber Auction 6 Siine, Darby and Co., Limited 6 F.M.B. Rubber Duty 6 Rubber Company Dividends 7 Port Dickson Nott s 7 Prof. Wallace on Rubber 7 South197 words
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Article31 1911-11-23 2 (From a Malacca Corrkspondknt.) The following prices have been received during the past week November l. r Fino Para 4/4 h 4/B.J M 1H 4/3 m ‘2O 4/231 words
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Article33 1911-11-23 2 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, November IK. Telegraphic advice is to hand 4hat the Slid ford Rubber Estate pays an interim dividend of ten per cent, free of income tax33 words
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Article166 1911-11-23 2 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, November 15. Mr. Waugh presided at the meeting of shareholders of the Kedah Rubber Co. held to-day. He reviewed the report and considered that the price obtained for the rubber was good, considering the primitive method of manufacture. When the new factory166 words
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Article1017 1911-11-23 2 The following is taken from the New Sun of October 18:— .James T. DuHois, who has been promottx from the Consul-Generalship at Singaport to the post of Minister to Colombia, is at the Seville and1,017 words
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620 1911-11-23 2 The fifth annual report of the I‘elepah Valley (Joliore) Rubber Kstates, Limited, states that the total area under cultivation at the present time, as per cable received from the manager, is 1,280 acres planted, which with a balance of 285620 words
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Article90 1911-11-23 2 At the eleventh auction held on November 21, under the auspices of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, 70 cases of rubber, weighing 78$ piculs or nearly five tons, were put up for sale and all lots were sold. The following prices were obtained:— No. 190 words
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Article14 1911-11-23 2 I The Straits Times is not responsible for (be opinions of its correspondents.]14 words
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Article211 1911-11-23 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your issue of the 17tli inst., tho description of tho robbery of rubber on this estate was slightly misleading and would lead one to understand that proper procau* tions against theft were not taken. Tho doors of the211 words
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Article288 1911-11-23 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read your leader iu your issue of November 15, headed The Limit." As the resident head of Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd., and in Mr. W. M. Sime’s temporary absence iu England, I can288 words
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264 1911-11-23 2 Messrs. Mower, Ltd.. Rangoon, managing agents Mergui Crown Rubber Estates, Ltd., sign the following directors’ report for the period ending October 61, 1911, dated November 4.—Progress since our last report, dated August 61, has been very satisfactory in spite of tlie heavy rain that has264 words
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1294 1911-11-23 3 Tho first annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Seaport (Selangor) Lubber Estate, Limited, wus held on October 25), at tho Loudon Chamber of Commerce Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Sir Frank A. Swettenham, G.C.M.G., (chairman of the1,294 words
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460 1911-11-23 3 The secretaries of the Shelford Rubber Estate, Limited, have addressed the following circular to shareholders, dated October 90:— The directors liavo had for somo time before them the advisability of recommending to the shareholders that a further area of land suitable460 words
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1600 1911-11-23 3 The second otdinary general meeting of tho Singapore Para Lubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 21, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. Keith Fraser Arbuthnot (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman1,600 words
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Article118 1911-11-23 3 (ilcildoll. 7,001 lbs. St. George's.— 1 1.H70 lbs. Selinsing. 13,874 lbs. Reverlac. 11,345 lbs. Sun Manggis.— Hß) lbs. Klebang. 1,110 lbs. Chempedak.—l,9o3 lbs. Rukit Toh. —l,OOO lbs. Alma. 3,000 lbs. Sungei Duri. 500 lbs. Iteiiibia. 2,562 lbs. Krubong.—7os lbs. Lendu. 736 lbs. K..M.S. (Malay States). —901 lbs.118 words
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2225 1911-11-23 4 The third annual ordinary general meeting of the I'nited Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 251, at the Lon don Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. Keith Eraser Arbiithimt (Chairman of the company) pro2,225 words
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910 1911-11-23 4 MANCHESTER BORNEO RUBBER. Condition of the Estates —Estimate Of Future Production. The annual general meeting of the Manchester North Borneo Rubber, Limited, was held last month, at Manchester. Mr. Fred. H. Smith presided, and said: The present issued capital is .£lOO,OOO, aud the now issue of 70,000 shares now being910 words
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Article390 1911-11-23 4 The report of the Brooklands Selangor Rubber Company, Limited, to June 30 states that the estate was acquired from tho Brooklands Estate (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, a company incorporated in the Federated Malay States, and from Mr. Edward Valpy, and was taken over by tho company as390 words
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1193 1911-11-23 5 The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the above estates was held on November 3 at Shanghai. Mr. G. Grayrigge, who presided, said:— Gentlemen: —The accounts have been in your hands for some time and with your1,193 words
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985 1911-11-23 5 The directors of the New Singapore Rubber Co.. Ltd., in their report for the period from the inception of the company to June 30, 1911, say The capital of the company is $1,°50,000 divided into 270,0(K) shares of985 words
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862 1911-11-23 5 I The report of tho Federated Malay States Rubber Company, Limited, states that, as was the case in each previous year, the results are in excess of the estimates given at the time of tho formation of the company.862 words
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445 1911-11-23 5 Tho second annual rc|>ort of tho Handar Sumatra Hubber Company, Limited, states that the crops harvested during the year to July 31 have been as follows: Hubber, Para 18,034 lbs., Kambong 959 lbs total, 18,993 lbs. Coffee, 545.8 piculs (»63 cwt).445 words
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1566 1911-11-23 6 Important legislation making provision for tho proper supervision and treatment of coolies was passed by the Federal Council last week. A bill, known ns tho Labour Enactment, was introduct*d by tho Chief Secretary, Mr. Rroekman, giving1,566 words
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Article34 1911-11-23 6 At the weekly rubber sale held at the Malacca Auction Mart, on Saturday, the following prices were realised, all lots being sold Sheet $229.50 per picul. Scrap crepe $205 per picul.34 words
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Article35 1911-11-23 6 Wo are informed that Mr. S. W. Moorhouse lias severed his connection as a director, and as one of the executive of the lirm of Siuic, lJarby and Co., Malacca.35 words
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1005 1911-11-23 6 The first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Reranaug (Selangor) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on October *23, at tho Loudon Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. Thomas Ritchie (chairman of the company,)1,005 words
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341 1911-11-23 6 Presiding at the first annual meeting of the Hevea (Johore) Rubber Plantations on October 25, Dr. Samuel Rideai said that at the time of ineoi|K>ratiou. although the total area was about 10.000 acres, a large amount had not been opeutxl up, and also a further portion,341 words
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Article237 1911-11-23 6 The report of tho Straits Plantations, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to June 30 amounts to X‘4,755, to which has to be added the amount brought forward of X‘2,866, together X*7,621. The directors recommend the payment of a dividend of 10 per cent., leaving237 words
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Article67 1911-11-23 6 Tho Commissioner of Trado and Customs, F.M.S., intimates that the prices for the period from November 17 to 30, inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis are as under:— per picul. Sheet and biscuit $245 Fine crepe 245 Host67 words
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1850 1911-11-23 7 Kamuning Rubber Tin. PROGRESS ON THE VARIOUS ESTATES. The Estimates of Production. Tho second annual general meeting of the members of the Kamuuing (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Limited, was held on October 18, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, K. C., Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the Chairman), presiding.1,850 words
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629 1911-11-23 7 JITRA RUBBER COMPANY. Constitution of Board Absence of Directors. To the Kditor of tho StraitH Times. Sir,—With roferonco to your loading arti cle in Thursday's StraitH Times atid to your romarkH therein concerning .litra I desire to correct certain statements with regard to the directorate of that company. The first629 words
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Article144 1911-11-23 7 Telegrams to Ceylon announce the follow ing dividends declared by Malayan rubber eompauies: Kepong. an inte rim dividend of ten jK;r cent.; Anglo Malay, a second interim dividend of 15 per c«i#., making 30 per eent. to date; Sungei Choh, an interim dividend of 7J |sr cent.;144 words
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446 1911-11-23 7 (Fkom Our Own Coruksi’onpknt.) Port Dickson, November 16. Another theft of rubber, following closely ujmiii that perjM'tratod on Atherton Estate, was reported to tho jxilicn ill l’«>ct Dickson on Wednesday morning. It appears likely to be tho work of the same446 words
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55 1911-11-23 7 (From Our Own Coiirkhi*oni»knt.) I’cnung, November 18. Advices received in Coloiiilm say that Edinburgh Estate pays an interim dividend of ton |x:r cent. The I'nited Malaysian Co.’s accounts to May 31 show a trading loss of £27,800, and with tho administrative expenditure55 words
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Article252 1911-11-23 7 At the Ivl in burgh Association of Scionco and Art, IMdessor Wallace delivered aleeturo on “Observations on the production of plantation rubls r." lie said that the Malay I’cninsula was the chief home of cultivated rubber, although it only product d about 0,500 tons in 1910252 words
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Article5488 1911-11-23 8 Tho folk iwing reports are to be presented to shareholders at the annual general meeting of Nyaias Itublx-r Estates, Ltd., to be held at Cntuinereial Union buildings on Wednesday, November 2*2, at noon: ]>lKK< Tolls’ KkI'OHT TO5,488 words
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Article179 1911-11-23 9 The petition of the South Sumatra Rubber Estates, Limited, for a compulsory order to wind up came before Mr. Justice Swinfen Eady, in tho Companies Winding up Court, on October 17. Mr. Jenkins, K.C., said a considerable body of shareholders desired an adjournment of the jietition, which179 words
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Article112 1911-11-23 9 The November Agricultural Bulletin opens with an article which shows what can be done in the way of growing Eurofxan vegetables in Malaya, with details of results of experiments carried out this year at the Kuala Lumpur experimental plantation. This w ill well repay perusal. Other matters112 words
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390 1911-11-23 9 Tho following notes are taken from the London and China Express of (>ctolxir 27 Tho market for I'ara has declined, although firming a little at tho close, hut business is restricted, owing to reserved sellers. Hard Fine390 words
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Article251 1911-11-23 9 The report of the Brunei Estates, Limited, for the period from April 29, 1910 (date of iu corporation of the company) to June 30, states that an arrangement has lx*en come to with the vendor, Mr. G. .1. Altman, which, in the opinion of the directors, was251 words
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Article168 1911-11-23 9 In a circular to the shareholders of the Sempali Rubber Estates, Limited, the secretary states that, as indicated in the directors' report for the year to March 31, and in the chairman's speech at the annual general meeting, tin* din ct >rs have resolved to create (.'20,000168 words
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2627 1911-11-23 10 The fifth annual general mooting of the shareholders of the Tremelbye (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on October 1H, at the registered offices, 20, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Norman W. Grieve (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman2,627 words
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Article56 1911-11-23 10 The liquidators of the Sembawang Rubber Plantations, Ltd., write to say that they are in receipt of a cable advising them that the Bukit Sembawang scrips for shareholders in the Sembawang Rubber Plantations, Ltd., and the Tempenis Para and Coconut Plantations, Ltd., were despatched from London by56 words
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Article38 1911-11-23 10 Messrs. Guthrie; and Co. have received advice by cable that the directors of the Labu (K.M.S.) Ilubber Co., Ltd., have declared a second interim dividend of 10 per cent., payable in London on December 12.38 words
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528 1911-11-23 10 The report of the Tebrau Rubber Estates, Limited, states that, as stated in the board's interiiu report of April 20 last, which dealt fully with the details of development to that date, an additional seventeen acres have been planted, making528 words
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231 1911-11-23 10 The first report of the K.M.S. (Malay States) Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, for the period to June 30, states that the transfer of the property has now been completed, and the title-deeds are at present in the hands of the company's solicitors in Penang.231 words
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Article84 1911-11-23 10 By a circular dated Shanghai, November 0, the board of directors of the See Keo Rubber Estates, Ltd., inform shareholders that an arrangement lias been arrived at whereby the original vendor of the estates has agreed to pay the compensation referred to in the balance sheet84 words
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