The Straits Budget, 20 June 1912
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1912-06-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVI NO. 2836 Singapore, Thursday, June 20, 1912. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENT! BY Price 25 cents29 words
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Article307 1912-06-20 1 leaders— Sundry Tin Companies JO Mr. McKenna’s Defence Political Rouglniding 10 J{ prospects of Tin Companies 11 problems for Englaud H-J* Franchise Reform Local and Gknkual Local nml Personal 1*2 Soldier’s Suicide The Nautical Magazine > Plants in the Rotauic Gardens 4 Marriage of Mr. A. Dornton-Duff307 words
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Article4387 1912-06-20 1 Tlio Middleton Tin Mines output for May was 50 piculs. Sourabaya is declared infected owing to the existence of small pox. Mr. P. A. F. David, reported his return from leave of absence on the 7th instant. Mr. L. U. Stafford becomes Acting Superintendent, Revenuo Survey Rraneb,4,387 words
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Article11 1912-06-20 3 Times is not responsible for oorre-pondents-l U ie n«. V.licence.11 words
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Article696 1912-06-20 3 To tho Editor of the StraitH Times. forrina to the statements of your Sir. (l ltli i» yesterday s paper corrl understand why, if the „e,t thertin “had been over present J. months," no success sceius *1 the efforts (if any) of the to Jr; to abate696 words
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Article99 1912-06-20 3 I the Editor of tho Straits Times. VI 'V a T1 that a certain leading Boys’ jTj.i 1,1 1,1 this Colony intends closing for tho r s IIn,I1L r vacation very shortly and will ;ur P cr 0< i when tho other schools u,! 7'U holiday. i,, I*99 words
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Article718 1912-06-20 3 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. —I feel suro you will give a little of your valuablo space iu tho interests of tlie many European women who live in isolated spots since tho new rubber industry has sprung up. There have boeu of recent years718 words
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Article563 1912-06-20 3 To tlie Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Allow me to thank you for tho space you have devoted in your last Friday’s issue to the Selangor Liver Tin Company, Ltd. You have helped us over a great difficulty. Tho promoters had two reports before thorn. One563 words
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Article318 1912-06-20 3 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —I have read tho proposed amendments to the Liquor Ordinance of 1909, as published iu your issue of the l?tli inst., and while my mtoution in a Nursing Home prevents my reply being as definite and full as I318 words
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Article332 1912-06-20 3 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, May I take the liberty to pen these few lines with a view to their being thrown upon the notice of the persons concerned in the matter? I was one of tho competitors in the throwing of the 2H lbs.332 words
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Article969 1912-06-20 3 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It was with considerable interest and a good deal of atna'/oment that 1 read tho purported draft of a sujested law regarding betting in the Straits. That such a draft could have been put forward by a club in* eluding969 words
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Article304 1912-06-20 4 To the Kditor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—Will you kindly print iu your columns, this letter containing an extract from Councillor William Clark’s letter to J. R. Gregg. Mr. Clark was recently elected Mayor of Doncaster, Kngland, and in reply to Mr. Gregg’s letter of congratulation ho304 words
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Article135 1912-06-20 4 A very determined suicido occurred on Juno 16 on Blakan Mati, when a gunner of the R.G.A. named Alfred Deed in killed himself by cutting his throat. Ho had been in hospital for some short time suffering from fever aud was, in consequence, in very low spirits. His135 words
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Article137 1912-06-20 4 We are indebted to Mr. A. F. Comrio, of Singapore, for copies of the Nautical Magazine which appears to bo advancing by leaps aud bounds us tho ouly journal issued in the interests of ships’ officers who are thus afforded an opportunity of exchanging their opinions and137 words
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1145 1912-06-20 4 The case was continued in tho Supreme Court, on June 18 before Mr. Justice EbdcD in which Messrs. Guthrie and Co. are suing Mr. F. K. Hill, of tho Malacca Kubbei Plantations, for $5,577.05, money alleged to be1,145 words
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Article249 1912-06-20 4 Mr. James W. Anderson, assistant curator, Botanic Gardens, Singapore, bas completed an index of plaut names contained in the gardens chiefly with a view to facilitate the exchange of plants and seeds between other botanic stations throughout the world. He tells us that repeated inquiries249 words
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Article204 1912-06-20 4 From Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., the local agents, we have received a copy of the report of the directors of the Guardian Assurance Company for the year ended December 31,1911. The total number of life policies in force at that date was 14,703, assuring, with bonuses,204 words
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Article143 1912-06-20 4 A pretty little wedding took placo at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Juno 15 The bride, Miss Dorothy Weigall, arrived from home on the P. O. Assayc and the bridegroom, Mr. Archibald Dornton-Dulf, of Merliinau Estate, was accompanied from Malacca by several of his planter friends143 words
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685 1912-06-20 4 R*DT1E 8 Thlboram. London, Juno 12. It is estimated that only twontv fl. thousand have hitherto struck, in hvi.hv.1i with the London Dockers, chiefly at h r and Southampton, Plymouth, Swanse a M Chester and Llanelly. The685 words
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1380 1912-06-20 5 mo* A Special Cokkkspondent.) Trengganu, June 11. o’clock on the morning of the At stUU th0 Colonial yacht Seamew, l0th 10 Bii'ic and span as usual, arrivT a uu from Singapore with a d "company aboard. It was1,380 words
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Article172 1912-06-20 5 The next meeting of tho Legislative Council will be held on July 5 when the orders of the day include the following questions. Mr. Young:—“ls the Government in a position to state whether arrangements have been made for the construction of tho Penang Hills Railway and Whether, failing172 words
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Article120 1912-06-20 5 The following items are from the current issue of the Government Gazette: —The King has been pleased to approve the provisional appointment of Mr. William Wallace Cook to be an unofficial member of the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements during the absence from the Colony of Mr.120 words
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602 1912-06-20 5 The sequel to a recent tiro at Kallang was heard in the second police court ou June 14 when Mr. P. F. David took evidence in a chargo of causing mischief by tire against a local towkay named Lee Toon Jin. Tho complainant602 words
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Article137 1912-06-20 5 I)r. A. G. Wollaston, the Kritish explorer, who for sonic months past has been engaged in organising another expedition to the great snow range of New Guinea, has now com pleted his plans and arrived in Singapore from England on June 15. He goes to Batavia137 words
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Article99 1912-06-20 5 Asa mark of Royal recognition, His Majesty has been graciously pleased to command that the Society of Knights Bachelor be henceforth known as “The Imperial Society of Knights.” The Society of Knights Bachelor, which was founded in PJOH, confines its membership to those upon whom99 words
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605 1912-06-20 5 London, vi i Hominy, Juno, 13. The following is the list of honours conferred in connection witli the official celebration of the birthday of his Majesty George V. Peerages of the U.K. Tho Earl of Garrick, Inspector of605 words
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1032 1912-06-20 6 Sultan Singh, tho Sikh watchman arrested in connection with tho sensational affair at (irovo Estate, Tanjong Katong, when tho bedroom of Minn Unico O’Connor waH entered by night by a man, appeared before Mr. 1\ F. David, acting second magistrate, on1,032 words
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415 1912-06-20 6 Messrs. Bohn, Moyer aud Co., have received information from tli > Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen, that, in order to meet tho demand of continually increasing business in International Travellers’ cheques it lias been decided to complete tho system by issuing “Circular notes in sterling, (denominations of £5, £lO415 words
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Article182 1912-06-20 6 Mr. H. Conway Holfield who, it will bo rememberod, was specially seconded for tbe purpose, lias completed his report on tho Gold Coast and is duo back in this country on August ‘J next. He will, on arrival, assume duties as Resident of Perak, replacing Mr. Oliver182 words
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Article67 1912-06-20 6 We have received the following final lisfc of subscription to the Titauie Disaster Fund Amount previously acknowledged $l,O-3 W. Direham in W. I*. M. 10 T. U, S 1,683 Mr. <». A. Derrick announces that the list lias now b«. 11 closed, and that he has remitted67 words
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596 1912-06-20 6 The Singapore Rifle Association has been rather happy in the past i»i the fact that the annual meeting has usually ended in pleasant weather. This year, however, the final stages, which were reached on June 15, were held under the most596 words
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Article147 1912-06-20 6 The fact that this Company paid over throe million pounds sterling in losses during 1911* apart from claims in the Life Department, is sullicient evidenco of public confidence. The accounts of the Company for the past year indicate a world wide and energetic development of business,147 words
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656 1912-06-20 6 It speaks well for the entl.„Qteachers and scholars that T"' of the steady rain of Saturday aft, annual sjports of St. tbS were carried through with the utinSftt ch 1 00 fulness and success. Drenched ban 1 around the ground656 words
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Article103 1912-06-20 6 Important investigations are being cam" on by the F.M.S. Government with r< gu to paddy culture, and according to the Observer experts are studying the su >j< l with a view to adopting methods for the mi provement and extension of the cultivation <> rice in the States.103 words
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1699 1912-06-20 7 IVrak Pioneer of Juno 13 publishes in Th0 J tli() following, which is said to bo a exl f n lrtment prepared by the Singapore dra t I’ltib which that body desires to be Spjrl the Legislative Council. The full1,699 words
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Article117 1912-06-20 7 There was a great drop in tho prices realised at the opium sale at Calcutta on dune 4. For 810 chests of behar opium Ms. 653,17,975 were paid last month, or an average of Its. 4,096 per chest, while on .June 4, Us. 24,11,550 only were paid117 words
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512 1912-06-20 7 (From Odr Own Corrrsponoknt.) Klang, Juno 15. Tho Klang races opened yesterday in fine weather. There was a largo attendance of planters from all parts of Malaya. Tho Buffs band was present and their playing was highly appreciated. They played during the afternoon512 words
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Article81 1912-06-20 7 Tho mortality returns for Singapore, issuod by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during tho week ending dune H, there were 607 deatliH, giving a ratio per millo of population of 50.96. Malarial fever accounted tor 45 deaths, phthisis 66, convulsions 27, beriberi 24, cholcru4,81 words
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831 1912-06-20 7 Mr. G. A. Derrick, Chairman of the lielat Tin Mining Co., Ltd., signs the directors' report to bo presented at the tenth ordinary general meeting to be held at Gresham House, on Juno 20, at noon. It831 words
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1092 1912-06-20 8 T1 10 Selangor ltiver Tin Company is being formed with a capital of $100,000 ($00,000 called up) in $5 shares, to purchase from the Perotak Mining Syndicate, Limited, the syndicate's mining property on the Selangor River, some 4.) miles1,092 words
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Article475 1912-06-20 8 We were under the impression that in our (o ument on Sundry Tin Companies on Ji d > 16 we had made it sufficiently clear that there was no intention to attack the Ampang (Kinta) Tin Mining Company on its merits. We said that Mr. Haumann475 words
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Article147 1912-06-20 8 Under the heading Two Huildcrs of our Kastern Empire, Clive, who gavo us India, and Stamford ltafTles, who mado Sinnapore,” the Graphic, of May 18, contains an illustrated article by Demetrius C. Houser who after settinn forth the career and work of the pioneer of this Settlement,147 words
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350 1912-06-20 8 Writing under date June 13, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Our market has paid but little attention to Sterling Stocks, which in spite of the rise in the raw material close in most instances at a lower level than last week’s350 words
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306 1912-06-20 8 There was quite a large gathering at Blair Lodge, on Juno 14, when the presentation of a solid silver tea service was made to Mr. Wright, Superintendent Shipwright of tho Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, on the eve of his retirement with a306 words
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Article133 1912-06-20 8 A striae of somewhat limited effect took place in Singapore on June 14, the cutters employed in the numerous pineapplepacking factories refusing to work till certain demands had been met. Recently the employers cut down the rate of pay by 10 cents per hundred pineapples handled133 words
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605 1912-06-20 8 In his report for 1911 dated <: April 27, Mr. C. J. Sauuders the S s“^' aporo for Chinese Affairs, says that the f tt j r< tary her of immigrants froui Ch „h in m ~IU,U, ,1U,U605 words
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211 1912-06-20 8 If evidence were wanted of the readiness of the Portuguese community anti the charity disposed public generally to support such a good object as that which prompted the staging of Tho Last Day of Pagan Koine at the Theatre Royal—the proceeds of winch aro to go211 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article42 1912-06-20 9 c r Lawn Bowlin#. Tl,e followi.l. tie* were played on the ‘.ground ou .luee 17:SisdLK Handicap. \orrie beat Dr. A. O. Hutler, 21-7. I' inhick beat H. M. Cantrell, w.o. 1-K Kiihv. W. M. Hutchart. jS'fv. Lyall beat .1. Bentley, 21—14.42 words
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Article111 1912-06-20 9 Ilufi" V. Swimminsr Club. polo team fro,., the Halls visited tl.o Club on Juue 10 and boat the s ,,u t alll by 3 goals to nil. The U i i, r rs played a dashing game and worked i iu combination while the club team, “IVtivvlv, showed111 words
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Article153 1912-06-20 9 The Jackson-Miller Cup. Tlic 100 yards race in connection with the lazuli Miller cup competition was swum it the Swimming Club on Juno 10. There wis a limited number of entrants of whom L. Robinson finished first and E. U. Thoiiias and G. Wald second and third, respectively. Chinese153 words
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Article211 1912-06-20 9 S. L. R. A. Meeting. The followin'* scores were made in the ladies Couifititlon B on Juno 13 100 000 H’cap. Tot. Miss Huxley 48 44 —.2 90 Mrs. V. Thomas 45 44 scr. 89 Miss Kerr 46 43 89 Mrs. Durege 39 41 .6 85 El«ec 39211 words
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Article519 1912-06-20 9 Prison (loll Club. >I,, U |T.v* 10 rosl *lt of tho Juno utcst tald on Juno 8 and 9 t Gross. H’cap. Nett. 87 8 79 tKveltf Q 87 8 79 OMI.C, 16 82 0.c l w 85 4 «1 0.s:;^ tor B5 2 83 H U UewHl 9,7519 words
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Article1041 1912-06-20 9 Singapore Cup Competition. Another match in connection with the competition for tho Singapore Football Asdociation Cup was played on the Fsplauade, 011 June 18, when the Wanderers met tho ccond team of the Bulls. The game, though interesting, was not as fast as was t x pec ted. There1,041 words
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Article152 1912-06-20 9 The Borneo Company, Ltd., semi us the annual report, together with accounts and balance-sheet giving analysis of the business transacted by the Atlas Assurance Company, Limited (for which they are agents) during the twelve mouths ended December 31, 1911. it is of interest to note that152 words
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Article160 1912-06-20 9 The report of the British India Steam Navigation Company recommends dividends of 5 per cent, on the preference stock, and 7i per cent. 011 the ordinary shares for the year ended December 31, 1911. The report states that tlio sale of ten old steamers and160 words
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Article, Illustration635 1912-06-20 9 An old Singaporean writing from London under date May 12, says 1 have just read your leading article of 15th nil. on Sir Stamford Kaffirs grave, aud I have recently been to Hendon to find out what635 words
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Article123 1912-06-20 10 Mastkiiton.— At 15, Scotland Road, l’enang, on .lone 11, tho wife of W. N. Master ton, of a HOD. Khamfka -On Juno 12, at Esther Lodge, 12, Wilkie Hoad, Singapore, tho wife ot J. Khaliffa, of Macassar, of a daughter. MacaHHar papers ploaao copy. Pagk. —On Juno 15, at123 words
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Article38 1912-06-20 10 Dornton Duff—Wkioall.— On Saturday, Juno 16, aa St. Androw'a Cathedral, Singa Km*, by tho Rev. Keppel Garniar, Archibald orut'in Duff, of Malacca, to Dorothea Mary Lucy Weigal), elder daughter of Mr. and Mra. Stanley Wcigall of Brighton.38 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1206 1912-06-20 10 —Straits Times. June 13. Our knowledge of tin having been acquirod in a community which vulgarly alternated it with brass as a synonym for wang, we have to confess that wo hear of dirt" and tailings,” and dams, sluicos, hydraulic jets and such like things with a—Straits Times. June 13. - 1,206 words
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Article1120 1912-06-20 10 Straits Times, June 14. The first part of Mr. McKenna’s defence to tho vote of censure was a declaration that he did not do what he is said to have done. The second part was an assertion of doctrine as grossly unsound as that of which heStraits Times, June 14. - 1,120 words
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Article1139 1912-06-20 10 of Presidential electioneering.—Straits Times, June 15. The presidential contest in America be comes more and moro interesting—wo had almost said amusing. We do not know tin real insido working of the American paliti* <il machines, but it would appear that tin national college is made up of aof Presidential electioneering.—Straits Times, June 15. - 1,139 words
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Article1230 1912-06-20 11 .—Straits Times, June 17. We have several times expressed the view that tho Tin Industry of Malaya offers scope lor the profitable employment of capital under skilful management and with up-to-date machinery. The groat bulk of tlio outout has been made hitherto by very primitive methods.—Straits Times, June 17. - 1,230 words
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Article1297 1912-06-20 11 —Straits Times, dune IH. One has merely to glanco ovor the Home journals and to note tho amount of space dovoted to labour questions to roalise how acutely the industrial unrest ia troubling tho minds of the people at Homo. Kvcry man who has the least pretensions—Straits Times, dune IH. - 1,297 words
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Article1124 1912-06-20 12 Straits Times, Juue 19. Tho last serious attempt to reform tho British electoral system was made in 1905, aud it was the most futile of all the efforts of the Balfour Government in its declining days. Since then the matter has been left alone, not because it isStraits Times, Juue 19. - 1,124 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement94 1912-06-20 10 Tlie Fu«t free prlc# of tli» Strain Times U |.*B a year The poat free price of the Straits HaJget it t>4 a year It la not neceaaarv to aubacribe for year. The aub•criptiom for shorter perioda are at the aame propor tinnate rata aa for a year. The Straits94 words
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Obituary89 1912-06-20 10 DEATHS. Fohtik. —At the General Hotipital, Singapore, on June 14, Mrs. Mary Foster, of Melrose,” Tanj'lin. Khoo. At her residence, No. 6, Tonj» Watt Itoad, on Friday, June 14, at 6.25 p.iu., Khoo Ann Neo, widow of tho late Mr. Yeo Hood Yew and mother of Messrs. Yeo ilock Kee,89 words
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Article145 1912-06-20 12 A correspondent writes:—Tlio want of sufficient house accommodation in Singapore is being keenly felt, and lias resulted in an increase in house rent all round. Landlotds are taking every advantage of the occasion, and tenants have to grin and bear in silence as they have no145 words
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468 1912-06-20 12 Mr. 1 eacock, assistant Protector < a prosecuted nine Cantonese men, woman in tho third police court nc 18. before Mr. Arthur, on a cL Junt being members of a Triad Society s h[ them were also chaiijod with belli.'. j„468 words
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294 1912-06-20 12 A baba named Lim Hong Tew was charged, before Mr. Arthur, third magistrate, on June It), with dishonestly receiving certain stolen property, viz., three pieces of calico, valued at 542, belonging to Messrs. Katz Hr os or, in the alternative, with294 words
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Article52 1912-06-20 12 Following is tho result of crushing on r tious at Kaub for tho four wooks ending n'j'1.3, 1912:—Bukit Komau, stouo crushed -.<*• tons, gold obtained '49 ounces average p r ton 4.01 dwt. Bukit Malacca, stono crusimii 2,:iJO toils, gold obtained 131 ounces, average per52 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement337 1912-06-20 12 Property Sale. Tho following properties were* disposed of by auctiou at Messrs. Chin Kong Lee and Co.’s sale room, on .Turn: 17 .‘>1, I’pperCross Street, area 1,3.7b square feet for 99 years, bought by Mr. Kim Cbuan foi 34,500; 14, Mohamed Sultan Koad, area 3,213 square feet for 993 years,337 words
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Local Telegrams.
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Article99 1912-06-20 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, June 18. v 100 Chineseengineersare now out on N Kuala Lumpur. There are no signs "/S returning to work. PicKcta aro busy ot t,ltir fl fY t »cted. Some strikers are said l W .-ucoc» S fuUy at tho Gov99 words
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Article65 1912-06-20 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, June 18. Sbootin" in the Inter-port match this the Penan,- team m«le 92i. The b. st score was that of Private S. B. Perkins, who made 34, 84, 33-total 101. The weather wis dull at 600 yards with a thick mist. Much65 words
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Article86 1912-06-20 13 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) Tenang, June 17. The Penang Cricket Club gymkliaua, held on Saturday, was one of the most successful ever held under these auspices. Mr. B. L. Cuscaden won three events, tho 100 yards, the long jump, and the 100 yards handicap, as well as86 words
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Article71 1912-06-20 13 (Fkom Ocr Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, June 18. A commission consisting of Dr. Ellis, Dr. 1). ,1. (ialloway aud the Hon. A. B. Adams, with Mr. A. S. Haigh as secretary, has been holding since Saturday an exhaustive intjuiry into the system of hospital management. equipment and stalling.71 words
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Article185 1912-06-20 13 Fhe Conservator of the port of Singapore tns circulated a notice to mariners respecting Uie signals to be made by vessels approaching the port when inconvenienced by searchThey are as follow:—Any vessel approaching the port of Singapore when searchlights are being worked, aud finding Hi it they185 words
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Article189 1912-06-20 13 'oil-known foreign traveller who arrived a reccnt ly from Shansi states that tint i')' cro P opium has been raised in t< t lovinc °tbis season. All the country w aud south-west of Tai Yuan-fu C'Sf ltcly ith ticlds of p°ppy in ful1 p rov People were189 words
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589 1912-06-20 13 The present situation in the Java oil fields is creating considerable nervous excitement among the stockholders of tho im)>ortnnt Dutch concerns that are interested. At the headquarters of these concerns, in Holland, the feeling has found expression in more ways than ono,589 words
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220 1912-06-20 13 A very regrettable accident occurred in harbour on June H, says the Times of Ceylon, when two officers of the sloop Espiegle, accompanied by a seaman, were out sailing. A stiff breeze was blowing at the time, and the220 words
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877 1912-06-20 13 Mr. Jumcs Wickett, presiding at tlio fifth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders in Tekka, Ltd., held at Kedruth last month, said ho considered the report and accounts constituted one of the most satisfactory statements ever presented by877 words
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417 1912-06-20 13 (From Our Own Corrkhi'ondknt.) Kuala Lumpur, Juno 17. Following aro the entries for the Selangor Turf Club summer meeting to be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, June 25, 27, and 29, respectively First Day. Broker’s Cup and417 words
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Article74 1912-06-20 13 The Statistical Department of tin* Chinese Maritine Customs recently issued Ihe Returns of Trade and Trade Ropoits for 1911.” The amount collected for the year under review is the highest on record. Iho revenue collected during the last ten years is as follows: !(,()•> Ilk. TTs.74 words
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Article4624 1912-06-20 14 Lonq and specially important messages will In* found under separate I uadi ni*s. All tli" other I»" 11 f i• r t* teceived during tli" past we* k are below.| Wednesday, June 12. IC- i»t* r4,624 words
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Article690 1912-06-20 15 Berlin, Juno 12. The appointment of Mr. Tukematu Uktida as Japanese Consul-General iu Germany, with headquarters at Hamburg, has been approved by the K iisi r. The Catholic press announces the issue of a new Motu Proprio regarding the control of priests. At the annual meeting of the690 words
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399 1912-06-20 15 A reader forwards to tlio Nautical M ugazinc the following inte resting experience which has a great bearing on the currying of Asiatics in lhitisli steamers: —“1 Was unfortunate enough to break my arm at the elbow. 1 am pleased it is399 words
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878 1912-06-20 15 In llio course of an articdo uud* r the above lieelmg, which appeared »n the Statesman (Calculi.v) of May 30, the following interesting remarks are made;—Tlio qm-stmn whether those sja eits of fish which devour lli«* larvae of moHipiitoHcould not878 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article281 1912-06-20 16 June 12 Minderoo, Brit, str., Kodgor, Fremantle, lit iif-t* ad Brinpura, Brit, str., Brooks, Calcatta, Bonsti ad Hong Moh, Brit, str., Bainbridge, lUugcon, Ho Hong Sithcnis, Ger. str, Rotate, HongkoDg, Be bn Meyer Cambric, Brit, str., Skelton. Make, M. B. K&isba 15 Dioacd, Brit, str., Hodgson, Liverpool. W. Mansfield281 words
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Article225 1912-06-20 16 June 12 Siam, Din. str., Japan via ports Atniral Nielly, Fch. str.. Saigon Henlawers, Brit, str., Hongkong St Japan Dilwara, Brit, str., Penang St Calouttta ThoDgwa, Brit, str., Nouapatam 13 Sithonia, Oer. str., Hamburg via ports Kamo Mam, .J ip. str., H’kong Shanghai Erinpura, Brit, str., Calcutta via ports225 words
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Article254 1912-06-20 16 Simqapoib, Junk 10. 1812 EXCHANGE. 0« Losooa—- Bank 4 m/s 2/4$ Demand 2/4 Private 6 m/s 2/4** 8 m/s 2/4i j On itaaMAMi —Bank d/d IBS* Private 8 m/s 242* <>» k'KANoa—Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 299 Inoia—Bank T. T. 174$ Private 80 d/8 1761 On254 words
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Article1077 1912-06-20 16 Simoapobs, Junk 19, 1912. MINING. Isaac 12 Va’ao Buyers. Selie^. 10 10 Belli Tin 4.40 4,60 10 10 Bruang 1.90 2.00 10 10 Kanaboi 2.76 2.90 41 41 Kiota Tin 1.18.9 2.6.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 1.18 9 1.16.6 6/* 6/* Pahang Consol 5/9 7/* 41 411,077 words
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Article277 1912-06-20 16 Per P. and Syria, sailing June ‘>7Mrs. W. G. Bell, Miss Bell, Mr. Douglas. Mrs R. C. M. Kindersley, Miss Money, Mr. R M Schwa be, Mr. V. Harwood, Mrs. J. Neison and inft.. Mrs. Southam’s maid, Mr. K. Leslie, Mr. Bolt, Mrs. Henty and child, Mr.277 words
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Article169 1912-06-20 16 News lias been received from India ion corning a mutiny which broke out on board the Glasgow steamer Strathspey, while c n a voyage from Singapore to Colombo. '1 h< vessel was manned with Chinamen, and when on the high seas the Chinamen attach ed the chief engineer,169 words
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Article117 1912-06-20 16 The Nippon Yusen Kaislia’s lincis o. flcrvice (luring tlio business period cm 1 p March 81 last numbered 70, with an aggr< gate tonnage of 287,000, in addition to s< vt steamers held in trust of an aggrega (< nage of 26,000. The number of pa»117 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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1356 1912-06-20 1 We qooto below the best available London list from the reports brought by the last mail, and add local Quotations from the list prepared by Messrs. Fraser and Co. (Singapore so the corresponding date for1,356 words
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Article113 1912-06-20 2 London and Sinoaporb Robber Prices 1 Ginkkal The Local Rubber Industry *2 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Malacca Rubber Auction 2 May Rubber Return* H The Rubber Industry 4 Telborams London Rubber Prices ‘2 Mertinoh and Reports— Krian Estates 2 Lintfui Plantations 2 Johore Rubber Lands <1 15atan u’ Malaka113 words
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Article41 1912-06-20 2 (From a Malacca Cokkkspondknt.) Tlio following prices have boon received during the past week Fine Para Plantation. June V 2 4/9} 6/1} 1» 4/9} 6/1 14 4/9} 6/1 16 4/9} 6/1 i 17 4/9} 6/1 1H 4/Hj 6/141 words
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Article176 1912-06-20 2 The A saili (.Japan) notes that the Japanese who have boon successful in the pioneer work of planting troca in Singapore arc now preparing for another scheme. The total area of land hold by the .lapanoHe is 9:1,700 acres, and thia year the Mitsui, Fujita-gumi of176 words
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Article103 1912-06-20 2 The fortieth auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on June IH. There were offered for sale 293 cases, equalling ‘227.07 piculs or 30,913 lbs, and the sales amounted to *219 east s, equalling ‘203.3*2 piculs or ‘27,109 lbs. The prices realised were103 words
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1942 1912-06-20 2 Tlio annual general meeting of the Lubber Kstates of Kriar., Limited, wuh held on May 21, at tho Institute of Directors, 4, Corbet Court, Gracecliurch Street, 10.C., tho Hon. Lionel I loll,uni (chairman of tho company) presiding. A representative1,942 words
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622 1912-06-20 2 The report of the Linggi Plantations Limited, states that, as already announced during the year to December 31, the Com* pany sold their Lukut Estate (consisting 0 f 243 acres cultivated and 22 acres reserve! to tho Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Kubbir Estates, Limited.622 words
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Article76 1912-06-20 2 Tho following prices for rubber were» r* 1 lised by public auction at tho Auction No. 77, River Side, Malacca, on June u. cm v i *2:10 23 Sheet No. 1 Sheet No. 2 Scrap crepo If ark crept! Scrap untreated The following prices for rubber’ real76 words
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2961 1912-06-20 3 .i i nnliuarv general meeting of the f hC “rul-bTrTill- (Malay*). Limited. q. iv 21 at tho London Chamber oxford Court, E.C., Mr. George (chairman of the company) pr '-n llllU!4 Seorctary (Mr. Robert Stewart, 1 12,961 words
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Article106 1912-06-20 3 Sombrong.—ss4 lbs. Jimah.—l,4l3 lbs. Permata.—l,69d lbs. Consolidated Rubber.— 2,202 lbs. Rukit Toll A1ang.—1,759 lbs. Shanghai Klcbang.—l,7so lb. Amherst.—l,3so lb. See Keo Rubber. 1,500 lb. Samagaga Rubber.—l,4ol lb. Clicmor I’nited.—2,l62 lb. Sungei Duri.—l,slo lb. Rukit lvatil.—2,Blo lbs. lndragiri (Sumatra). —1,841 lbs. Mergui. —2,027 lbs. Rukit K> 8.—2,3831b5. Kuala106 words
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Article397 1912-06-20 3 Tho report of the llatung Maluka ltubber Kstates, Limited, states that, us (stinted out in the last report, the acreage planted in rubber has been largely increased. Tho total is now 1,227 acres, as compared with the 6215 acres so planted at the time when the estate397 words
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1852 1912-06-20 4 Tho second ordinary general mooting of iho Hennistown (Kriau, F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on May ‘20, at Winchester House, Old ltroad Street, E.C., the Right Hon. Chas. I', Allen, M.l\ (chairman of the company), presiding. Mr. It. M. Harris, A.C.l.S. (on1,852 words
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1036 1912-06-20 4 Tho ordinary general meeting of theMeugkibol (Central Johore) Lubber Company, Limited, was held on May 2.1, at tho office of the company, Finsbury House, E.C., Mr. Arthur J. Harry (chairman of tho company) presiding. Tho representative of Messrs. Yulo and Co.1,036 words
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190 1912-06-20 4 The following information is taken fm» tho L. and C. Express of May 24The nia ket for Plantation is steady, with a moderate business passing. First Latex spot quoted 4s. lid. value, being exactly tho same price as at this date last190 words
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Article285 1912-06-20 4 The annual meeting of the Tangga Bata Kubber Company, Limited, was held at Edinburgh on May 22, Mr. Maclaehlan presiding. The Chairman, in moving tho adoption of the report, said that, including the collection of a crop of over 11,000 lbs., their estate expenditure during the year285 words
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Article148 1912-06-20 4 The report of the lvinatan (Borneo) Rubber, Limited, states that tho shareholders have already becu advised as to the dilliculties which were encountered during tho past year in connection with management, labour, etc., on the company's estates, which necessitated the directors calling them together to consider the best steps148 words
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Article95 1912-06-20 4 Tho directors of the l nited cr an (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited, declared an interim dividend of 10 per (actual) in respect of tho financial yea' 1 August 31 on the paid-up capital o >' company. Tax will be deducted at the ia e of Is 2d95 words
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3396 1912-06-20 5 nmril ‘general meeting of the kepong Tya r ,bbJr Estates, Limited, was bold I li l i* the Great Eastern Hotel, Bis- on M‘>' l, y C Sir Gordon Blonnerhassott h ,l l 1 unirin of the company) presiding. I3,396 words
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Article250 1912-06-20 5 Tho fifth annual report of tho Landscape Rubber Estates Couipany, Limited, states that tho development of the company’s estate has again proceeded satisfactorily, and reports point to tho trees having a very good appearanco. The erection of u factory, which was forecasted in last report, was completed250 words
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Article253 1912-06-20 5 The report of the Cfuuy Rubber Kstates, Limited, states that tapping was started oa a few trees in February with a view to training tappers in their work, but the abnormal drought experienced has so retarded the growth of the trees that it >yas not till the253 words
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1494 1912-06-20 6 Tin: third annual general meeting of tiio shareholders of the Malayalam Lubber and Produce Company, Limited, was held on May 2d, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, K. C., Mr. C. Arthur Lampard (the chairman) presiding*.1,494 words
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Article310 1912-06-20 6 The report of the Brad wall (F.M.S.) Hubher Estate, Ltd., states that the output of dry rubber for tlio year to December <31 amounted to 21,688 lbs. (as against the estimate of 1 lbs.). The average gross sale price obtained per lb. was 4s. 9.d4d. less: freight, insurance,310 words
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1836 1912-06-20 6 The third ordinary general meeting of the Alor 1'ongsu 1’libber Estate, Limited, was held on May 2d, at tho Great Eastern Hotel, Mr. E. E. Moreau (chairman of the company) presiding. The secretary (Mr. li. Lawrence Spicer) having1,836 words
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1787 1912-06-20 7 The annual noncral muotinj- of the Del h Mil j a y Rubber Company, Limited, was ;Ti 1, Mav 18. the Chamber of Commerce, < 1 Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. Oxford Couri, (iilbert Frances Traill (chairman)1,787 words
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1242 1912-06-20 7 The annual general meeting of Changkat Salak Rubber aud Tin, Limited, was held ou May 15, at Glasgow, Mr. Hugh MoucrietT, presiding. The Secrotary having read the notice call ing tho meeting and the auditors’ report. Tho Chairman said: With1,242 words
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518 1912-06-20 7 Tho report of the Ledbury Rubber Estates, Limited, states that, all the available land at Ledbury having been taken in hand, tho directors took advantage of an opportunity to purehaso two ad joining blocks of land, estimated to cout tin518 words
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2108 1912-06-20 8 Tlio sixth ordinary general meeting of the Kenawang Ihibbcr Estates, Co. Ltd., was held on May .‘II, at the Chamber of Commerce! rooniH Shanghai. Mr. Loftus E. 1*. •Jones presided, supported by Messrs. A. S. Uromner, (1. (irayrigge, and Kroncnbcrg,2,108 words
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826 1912-06-20 8 The third ordinary general meeting of the Kainpong Kuantau Rubber Company, Limited, was held on May 13, at 5, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. F. A. Govett (the chairman of tho company) presiding. The representative of tho secretaries (Messrs. Boustead Brothers)826 words
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Article236 1912-06-20 8 The directors, in their report for the year ended December 31 last, state: The expeudi ture in India on the three estates during tho year 1911 amounted to X'6,854, as against X4,194 in the previous year, aud theexponditure in London was X‘ 1,309, as against XI,t>00, a236 words
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Article192 1912-06-20 8 Tlio sixth annual meeting of the 'l bird Milo (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, was hold in Edinburgh on May 22, Mr. James lionteiu presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said they I' L harvested a crop of 2 ,080 lbs., against- m192 words
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