The Straits Budget, 8 January 1914
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1914-01-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXVIII NO. 2917. Singapore, Thursday. January 8. 1914. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article267 1914-01-08 1 LEADERS— Life Saviug at Sea s The Lloyd George Latest 8 Government and Judiciary 8*9 Singapore Fnitod The Latest Thase 9*10 Local and General Local and Personal 1*2 A New Year Treat 8 Military Wedding Suffragettes at Penang Mr. duBtice Fisher 8 St. Francis’ School, Malacca 4267 words
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Article4938 1914-01-08 1 At the last meeting of tho lloyal Society of Arts the following candidates amongst others were balloted for and duly elected members of the Society :—Messrs. Chang Keo Ong, of Kuching, Sarawak John S. llord, of the |*ank of tho Philippine Islands, Manila; Wyndham Jones, of Miri,4,938 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article117 1914-01-08 3 Inter-Port Rifle Meeting. In connection with the Mid-East inter port rifle meeting which was held in October and won by the Rangoon representatives, Calcutta, whn only put in a scratch team at the last moment, made the good score of 702. To make this meeting an annual fixture,117 words
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Article99 1914-01-08 3 Tanglin Club Competitions. The monthly medal com petition at Tanglin Club for December resulted in a win for A. C. Potts, tho best scores were A. C. Potts 687+120=807 W. A. Sims 760 scr. 766 D McLeod Craik 684 70 754 S. Dunn 649 100 749 F. E. Worsley99 words
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Article269 1914-01-08 3 The Interport Contests. From the account in The Straits Echo of the interport swimming contests between Singapore aud Penang on December 27, we .cull the following:—The team race which preceded tho water polo match was competed for by six members from each club. Singa pore proved too good for269 words
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Article151 1914-01-08 3 The Viceroy’s Cup. The following is the result of the race run at Calcutta, on December 24, for the Viceroy’s Cup, miles: (1) Mr. R. R. S.’s Mayfowl, 9 3, Brown; (2) Mr. Ray Cliaudliuri s Jemima, 9 3, Ames >8) Mr. De Souza’s Metamac, 9’0, Trenoweth and151 words
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427 1914-01-08 3 Something like a hundred and fifty child ren of the Garrison had been invited to the Aew ’lear treat organised and financed by the Kuropoau volunteers of Singapore; but owing to the inconsiderate downpour that prevailed on Saturday evening a427 words
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556 1914-01-08 3 Damages amounting to JC100, with costs, were awarded to an East Grinstead solicitor on December 10, in a libel action of an unusual character. Mr. Charles Glennie de llougemont, now practising in that town, and formerly a magistrate in the Straits556 words
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608 1914-01-08 3 The marriage took placo at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on Mouday, afternoon, of Capt. W. A. Moore, Royal Artillery, and Miss Violet Lyon Moore. The ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of Singapore, assisted by Venerable Archdeacon Izard,608 words
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177 1914-01-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 6. The debate at the Penang Athenioum on Woman’s Suffrage was an immense success. Mrs. Butler, of Kuala Lumpur, opened the debate in favour, and Mr. Kay opposed. Miss Sellers seconded Mrs. Butler and Mrs.177 words
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751 1914-01-08 3 On Tuesday in tho District Court, before Mr. A. V. Brown, Capt. J. Travis, tbo master of the steamer Seaug Bee, was called upon to answer a charge that on or about Decernber 18 tho vessel was used for the iin751 words
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Article86 1914-01-08 3 (From Our Own Corrhhpondknt.) Penang, January 2. Mr. Justice Fisher and Mrs. Fisher left for homo this afternoon, by tho P. and O. steamer Sardinia. Mr. Fisher was entertain* ed at a farowell luncheon in tho Town Club. Prior to his departure ho was addressed by Messrs.86 words
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Article13 1914-01-08 4 |Tbe ntraits Times is not responsible for tbe opinions of its correspondents.13 words
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Article396 1914-01-08 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—While Dr. Watson is preventing much malaria by dealing with breeding grounds, or rather waters, there are still commonly used, iu hospitals, small beds and nets. This must uulhly much good work that is br ing done. A sleeping396 words
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Article675 1914-01-08 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am deeply interested in the education of the local youth as a parent, which, I ho|K-, is a sufficient apology for asking you to publish this my second letter. Your correspondent X accuses Educationist'' of publishing a crude jumble675 words
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Article429 1914-01-08 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—This remarkable plant is not yet much known in the East Indies, whore it would provo invaluable to stock-owmors, especially in poor or semi-arid soils. During tho hot dry seasons, or severo and prolonged droughts when all other kinds of429 words
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Article136 1914-01-08 4 The new building which is being erected as an extension to St. Francis’ School, Malacca, is now nearing completion. Mr. I lam Ah \ou, who took the contract for $28,000, is carrying out the work iu a very satisfactory maimer, t’p to tho present, 921,365 has136 words
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Article1061 1914-01-08 4 The statistics recoDtly published by the British Medical Journal of the cases invalided homo, as the result of tropical residence, provide several facts of interest. It is easily possible to get very exaggerated ideas on certain topics, and tho1,061 words
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438 1914-01-08 4 (From Oub Own Corrkspondbnt.) Penaug, January 6. There was a moderate attt ndance at the first day’s racing and the weathtr was tine till the third race when a drizzle set in. The new tote buildings were fouad a great improvement.438 words
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1311 1914-01-08 5 The New Year Sports were carried through tho 1st inst. both on land and sea,with great success The weather held good until well nn in the afternoon, when there was a rather £eavv downpour for a while, but1,311 words
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Article300 1914-01-08 5 Between nine o’clock Sunday morning and nine o'clock on Monday 4.77 inches of rain had fallen on Singapore, according to the records taken at the Government Dispensary in Bukit Timah Road. Including Saturday’s downpour as well, the total depth of gentle rain from heaven" was nearly300 words
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Article156 1914-01-08 5 Tho Sourabaya Handelsblad has received a telegram from Toeban, stating that during the hearing before the district court of a caso in which Hadji Palil and Hadji Tohir were accused of haviug taken part in assaulting native Government officials, both accused admitted that as leaders of tho156 words
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701 1914-01-08 5 has boon a good year, and there has been nothing to complain of." Tin so words, with an anticipation of bad times to come, sum np the general opinion as to trade conditions during last year, as revealed by701 words
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Article173 1914-01-08 5 The Su Po Sia, which has now boon in existence for twelve years, had a successful Rocial meeting on New Year’s Day at the Lecture Hall at Tanjong Pagar Hoad. There was a programme which took two hours to get through, and this was followed by refreshments.173 words
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715 1914-01-08 5 Judgment was delivered on Friday afternoon in tho Supreme Court in the Telok Blangah land appeal case. Mr. Justice Sproule read the findings of Mr. Justice Woodward and himself and intimated that in those findings Mr. Justice715 words
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Article87 1914-01-08 5 In the Supreme Court, Penang, Mr. II. G. Sarwar, registrar, read tbo finding of Mr. Justice Fisher in the case of Cheung Thye Pliitn v. Uni All Chen and others in tho matter of the estate of Cheang Keng Queo, otherwise known as Cheang Ah deceased.87 words
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2269 1914-01-08 6 London, I •'•c inber Id. ),e t s dt of the W< H i l arpenti' r light lias lie* ii a st ii 1 i iii'/ blow t En.'li'h sp .its men. Even a ith the rt il2,269 words
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394 1914-01-08 6 A correspondent, writing from Suugci Siput, on Dec tuber 2‘), s’ it< s Tho tennis and badruTiten tournaments, which were lit I at lea wood Estite. Sangei Siput. by kind invitation of the manager, Mr. C. Wilkins, were m iiuim use success:394 words
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Article133 1914-01-08 6 Among tlio notifications in tlio current issue of the Imvi nment. Gazette are tlx* following —Tlie Governor. subject to the approval of tlx; Ivey, has p (!U to re appoint Mr. A. U. A.lams to be an unofficial mem be i of the Legislative Council of the133 words
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Article54 1914-01-08 6 I Ilf following wm tlif iv suit „f crushir,,. opratipw at II ill. tor tl..- four w«.l„ 1 December I Hit. Ituiiit Koman. -stoao crushed -1,078 tmi-, foil ohtainol 7«n 0/ average per ton >.7hf» dwta. Itukit Malacca Stone crushed I n.v> tm,, obtained 0/.., average54 words
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462 1914-01-08 6 The* following is the list of the Now V uiluuuurs: Privy Councillors— Lord olebrooko, Sir Guy Fleetw >J Wilson, bx I rt luier Massey of Now Zculxu 1, Luium imlor Dickinson. Viscount —Mr. James Bryce, tx-aiubas-sudor at462 words
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Article222 1914-01-08 6 1 urther details oi i i during dacoity in In.in. bi i« fly u curded i>y Ueuter, arc to lined from lbtngoop. A Lahore tuts-;ii,e, ol December 21, states —A desp rate attempt t lugt No. 2 down Calcutta mail from Peshawar t('( k place this morning222 words
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Article81 1914-01-08 6 Mr. .T, H. (.hairnets. t"«>t* nearly five years manager of the Port Swci.tcnham branch of le Harper and Co., who is leaving, w’as presented by tho subordinate staff with a farewell address at his hung i'ow on the evening of D, comb* r 29. There ns81 words
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Article3005 1914-01-08 7 (From A Cokukspondznt.) Kuala Lumpur, January 2. The expansion in the sphere ol Liitish intaeoce in Malaya lias be, u very mn.k. ,1 inrim. recent years, more especially hy the native States of Hainan, Kt-dali. IVi lis, it. lmtnn and Treutiaanu liimny been lmnJwl 1 10 tho protection3,005 words
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Article258 1914-01-08 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s share circular, dated December 31, states The Christmas holiday interval has left only a ft w days on which dealings have been possible and then only on a very small scale. The price of rubber lias scarcely258 words
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152 1914-01-08 7 Tho Tokio Asahi states that, inasmuch as merchants in India now desire the establishment of a steamship company to compcto with the British India S. N. Co. which lias a monopoly of the service on the coast of India, especially152 words
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Article203 1914-01-08 7 Dr. K. Hanitsch, lion. secretary of the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, has forwarded to us the December issue of the Journal, No. 65, which is of much interest. The contents comprise sonic notes on a short collecting trip to Mt. Poi, Sarawak, undertaken recently203 words
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Article54 1914-01-08 8 Adam.— On December .‘II, at “Harwood." Tanglin, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Adam, a daughter. Il rtli well. Tavk. On .lanaary .'I, to Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Tayc, of 15, CJuoc-n Street, Singapore, a son. Wilson On Janunry 6, at Clnny, SingaSore, tlm wife of Geo.54 words
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Article58 1914-01-08 8 Moork MooitK.-On January 6, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by tho Lord Bishop of Singapore, assisted by the Venerable Archdeacon I/ard, Captain William Agnew Moor**, Royal Artillery, of Rallygally Castle. C«t Antrim, to Vi let,youngest daughter of the late Robert Lyon Mooro, D. L., of Molenam. Co. Londonderry, and58 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1109 1914-01-08 8 ed of before bis time.—Straits Times, January 2. Wo arc worry to hoar that there is a good deal of conflict of opinion among those who are taking part in the international conferunco of life waving at wea. Perhaps it is inevitable, and certainly among aed of before bis time.—Straits Times, January 2. - 1,109 words
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Article1157 1914-01-08 8 Straits Times, January 3. it it* rather interesting to watch the beginning of a now political movement. Mr. Lloyd George has boldly loaded np the expenditure side of the national accounts with many things which are good and a few which may be bad. He wasStraits Times, January 3. - 1,157 words
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Article1430 1914-01-08 8 bring the law into discredit.—Straits Times, January 5. The retirement of Mr. Justice Thornton and Mr. Justice Fisher within a few months of each other, and the open declaration of the latter that he had been forced to leave because ho had reached the age of 55bring the law into discredit.—Straits Times, January 5. - 1,430 words
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Article1097 1914-01-08 9 company whose estates he visits. —Straits Times, January 0. We coaid not resist a somewhat wry grin the other day when our most esteemed right hand man came in with a seraphic smile and asked what he should do about tbe report of the Chairman's speech at thecompany whose estates he visits.—Straits Times, January 0. - 1,097 words
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Article1072 1914-01-08 9 Straits Times, January 7. Critics of recent events in France and Germany profess to see in them clear proof that there is a revolt against militarism and the burden of military expenditure. In France a ministry has been overthrown, they say, because the people hated the proposalsStraits Times, January 7. - 1,072 words
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Advertisement86 1914-01-08 8 The Font t i price of the Straiti Timri I# ye»r The .vt fir price of ill# Strain Hwlgrt i*lu y v r It if in i mirwurv to #*jb#cribe for a vear. The »uli cript -n- for shorter period* are at the urnt propf-r--iona' rale a» for a vear.86 words
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Obituary87 1914-01-08 8 DEATHS. Covknkv.— On January 1, at tho General Hospital, Singapore, William CharlesCoveney, M. Inst.M. E Supt.of Machinery, Engineer’s Dept, Singapore Municipality, eldest of tin; late \V C. Coveney of Faversham, Kent, in his f*. r >th year. Deeply regretted. Pakkkk.—On January 2, at 1, Short Street, Singapore, VVilhelmina Barker, aged87 words
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Article224 1914-01-08 10 At the last meeting of the Committee of the l'erak Chamber of Commerce, the question of bonded warehouses for I poll was discussed. Tho Times of Malaya says that several firms have expressed a desire that bonded warehouse accommodation should be supplied for Ipoh and Government224 words
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Article145 1914-01-08 10 The Canton correspondent of Tho Hong, kong Daily I'rcss, writing on Deconiber 2d, statr <1( ivil Administrator Li is greatly interested in the educational affairs of the Chinese residents in the Straits, lie has in ntructed the Commissioner of Kducation to issue directions, from time to145 words
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1721 1914-01-08 10 Mr. Justice Sproulo presided over the Assizes which opened in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Although tho calendar contains only five cases, it would appear as if the Assizes will last the better part of a fortnight. This is largely1,721 words
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Article73 1914-01-08 10 Mr. 1). E. I). Cohen, w ho arrived at Penang from Calcutta ou .Sunday, is directing the tour of Miss Maude Allan and the Cherviavsky trio i» the Far East. He informed the PinangGi zette that Miss Allan will give a performance in Penang ou73 words
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931 1914-01-08 10 Major Arthur R. Adams has addressed the following open letter to each one of his fellowcountrymen in Penang who is not a volunteer. He also sends it to tho local papers with tho following covering letter:—931 words
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1746 1914-01-08 11 The seventh ordinary general meeting of House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. J. E. Champney (chairman of tho company) preThe Chairman, in moving the adoption of tho report aud accounts, said The ordinary naid-up capital shows an increase over last voar1,746 words
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Article130 1914-01-08 11 The following appointments are notified in the current issue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette:—Mr. C. E. Bone and Mr. J. C. Drewet to be surveyors, Mr. F. Blackwoll to be assistant Superintendent, Postal and Telegraph Department, Mr. W. S. Gibson to act as Protector of Chinese, Perak,130 words
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505 1914-01-08 11 On Friday morning, Mr. William Freoar, who appeared at night at tho Victoria Theatre, attended at the polico court when two boys from the Hotel de l’Europo were charged, one with criminally misappropriating two five pound notes, a ten dollar note,505 words
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Article183 1914-01-08 11 The annual police dinner took place in the Hotel Norman, Penang, on New Year’s eve, when covers wgre set for about forty persons, the tables being artistically decorated with fiowers. According to the local Gazette, the dinner w’as more or less of a private function, after183 words
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Article150 1914-01-08 11 About 8 p.m. on Saturday tho house occu pied by Mr. George Harrop at Seremban was completely gutted by tiro. There was no ono in the house at the time, and the fire, which is supposed to have originated by a lamp exploding, was not observed150 words
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803 1914-01-08 11 There was a large attendance of the members of the Penang Bar at the Supreme Court, Penang, on January 2, to bid farewell to Mr. Justice W. W. Fisher, Senior Puisne Judge. The Pinang Gazette's report states: Mr.803 words
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Article68 1914-01-08 11 Messrs. McAlister and Co. iuforra us that the output from this company’s mine up to December ‘2H was 154.10 piculs made up as follows:—Maut ore 100 piculs, tribute ore 54.40 piculs. The manager reports as regards tho working of the plai t as follows: Floated68 words
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Article5576 1914-01-08 12 Long and specially important messages will be found under separate headings. All the other Reuter telegrams received during the past wick ure given below.| Wednesday. December 31. The purchase by Turkey of a dreadnought which is5,576 words
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Article830 1914-01-08 13 Berlin, .January 1. M. Vcnizelos, tho Greek Premier, is going for a round trip among tho Powers regarding the Aegean Islands question. He goes first to Rome. Turkey has abolished compulsorys crvico for non- Mohammedans, whereby uniformity in the army has been accomplished. The Greco-Turkish islands question lias830 words
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Shipping Intelligence.
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Article276 1914-01-08 14 1)K( KMIIKR 31 Killin, Brit, str., Wilson, Calcutta, Boustead Edavana, Brit, str., Keddock, Calcutta, Boustead Kanakuk, Brit, str., Lowson, Karachi, Standard < )il Co Belgravia, (h r. str., Meinen, Hamburg, Bohn Meyer llikosan Maru, Jap. str., NNatanabe, Moji, M. B. Kaislui January 1 Nyan/.a, Bnt. str., Jenkins, London, 1’.276 words
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Article279 1914-01-08 14 Dkckmmku 81 Sardinia, Hrit. Hir., Antwerp via ports I l uertli, Ger. str., Newcastle N. S. \V. Glenroy, Hrit. str., U K S’hai Japan A I*. C. Januaky I Teosta, Hrit. str., Penang Madras A N tain Culchas, Hrit. str., Genoa Marseilles A L‘pool Kdavana, Hrit. str., P’ang It’goon279 words
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463 1914-01-08 14 Thcro was a large attendance of members of the F.M.S. Bar at the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, when Mr. T. 11. T. Rogers, the senior member, congratulated the Chief Judicial Commissioner, Sir Thomas de M. L. Braddell, upon liih463 words
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329 1914-01-08 14 P. AND O. CHAIRMAN’S ATTACK. “Officers and Gentlemen and Trade Union Tactics. Sir Thomas Sutherland, presiding on December l(i at the 7Jrd ordinary general meeting of tho Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, mado some strong remarks regarding the recent strike trouble on the part of the company’s officers. After329 words
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Article30 1914-01-08 14 NVo are very grateful to the lion. Tan lvl b.r a large parcel of gramophone i coords which will be duly forwarded to the heper Colony.30 words
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Article261 1914-01-08 14 Singapore, January 7i 1914. exchange Or London Bank 4 m/a HI 2/44 Demand 2/44 Private 6 m/a 2/41 8 m/a 2/4 On G»RMANi.....Bank d/d 2884 Private 8 m/a 2444 Oh Franc* Bank d/d 2944 Private 8 m/a £01 On India Bank T. T. 174| Private 80 d/a261 words
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Article360 1914-01-08 14 w Singafor*, January 7, 1914. MINING. Value! Buyers. Sellers 10 10 Ampang 8.CO 9.25 1 1 AycrWeng 1.C0 10 10 Belat 2.50 2.75 10 10 Bruang 0.60 0.85 10 10 Kampai 10.25 10 10 K&naboi 1.60 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 12.00 13.00 £1 X1 Kinta Tin360 words
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335 1914-01-08 14 The exchange banks held a meeting on Saturday as arranged, says Tho Bangkok Times of December 29. Xo representative from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce was present, and no suggestions from the Chinese were forwarded for consideration by the banks. Tho Chinese335 words
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Article78 1914-01-08 14 Per P. and Himalaya connecting at Colombo w ith Malwa, sailing .January 9. Mr. D. F. Top!iam, Mr. I‘. C. Russell, Mr. L. M. Main a, Miss F. E. Prescott Miss L, Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Wiroll, Miss Wired, Mr. ,J. Niven. Mr. W. A. (iiimwcr, Mr.78 words
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Article285 1914-01-08 14 e have to announce with regrot the death of Mc.W iliiam C.Coveneyof the muuicipal engineer’s department. The sad event took plaeo on 1 hursday in the General Hospital where ho had been confined since the Monday with blood-poisoning. 1 Lis illness originated about four285 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article138 1914-01-08 1 General F. M. S. Rubber Export Duty 2 The Rubber Industry 2 Singapore Rubber Auctions 4 December Rubber Returns 4 Coolies’ Wages 6 Affairs of a Rubber Director 7 Th LKURAMS London Rubber Auction 1 London Rubber Market 1 London Rubber Specials 1 Correspondence Coolies' Wages 3 Meetings and138 words
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Article329 1914-01-08 1 Mr. A. M. Marshall presided at the third annual meeting of the Xiangbe Rubber Company held at Shanghai on December 23 and Witt the profit and loss account, after deducting interest paid by the Dutch company to the Shanghai company, the interest paid on the overdraft iu329 words
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167 1914-01-08 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Loudou, Decomber 31. There was fair competition at the auction to-day. It was the first held under the new conditions, which include abolition of the draft and discount allowances. Nine hundred and sixty-seven tons167 words
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Article92 1914-01-08 1 The total output of rubber from Malaya in the year 1913 is estimated at 85,334 tons, and it is interesting to see what proportion of this h as passed through the Loudon auctions. We give, therefore, the totals as per our fortnightly cables, and a comparison92 words
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127 1914-01-08 1 Para First Latex to Arrive Crepe Jan. 1 3/1 2 21 2 8/0* 2 3 5 2 0:,' 2 3! The East Asiatic Co.’s Report. Fine Para Plantation. f Spot Forward Fir-it Latex Jan. 2 3/1J 3/0* 2/3 3 3/1 3,0* 2/8127 words
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250 1914-01-08 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 1. K am pong Kunntan pays an interim dividend of 7* per cent., and Pegoh a final of 10 per ceut. At tho auctions 953 tons were offered. This was the250 words
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Article303 1914-01-08 1 The report of the Tangkah Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested for the year to September 30 amounted to 123,203 lbs., against an estimate of 100,000 lbs., and as compared with a yield of 54,000 lbs. in the previous year. The average gross303 words
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392 1914-01-08 1 The report of the Oan Keo Rubbor Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to June JO amounted to £122, to which has been added the sum of £211 brought for* ward, making a total of £037, which the392 words
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Article268 1914-01-08 1 Mr. J. 11. Toesdale presided at tho annual meeting of tlio Ayer T.iwah Rubber Estates, Ltd., Held at Shanghai, oti December 19, when tho report was adopted. The Chairman drew attention to the large reduction in cost of production and to the steady increase in output.268 words
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1784 1914-01-08 2 The fifth annual general meeting of the Glen Bi rvie Rubber company, Limited,_ was held on I ><■<■. min r 12, at the offices .0 the coiupuoy, No. liOjj'lon, Mr. Ilmd. it Wnght, presiding. Tim i Ti<iit'iiia.n1,784 words
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Article85 1914-01-08 2 Por the period from January 9 to 22, lb I l, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the P.M.S. <»n an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the Customs Duties Enactmenl will be assessed on tho85 words
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1004 1914-01-08 2 The fourth anuual general meeting of shareholders in the Alma Ivstafos, Jjitnitcd, was held at Shaughai on December 23, when Mr. K. T. Byrne presided, and the other directors present weie Mr. N. Maitland and Dr. It. S.1,004 words
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234 1914-01-08 2 For the fiscal year 1913 the l nited States imported a record quantity of crude rubber, 113,000,000 lbs., compared with the previous high water mark oi' 110,000,000 lbs., this being the third occasion on which the imports exceeded 100,000,00;)234 words
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Article261 1914-01-08 2 The report of the Hantaiu (Java) Rubbei Estates. Limited, states ili.it tho profit on the year’s working to June 30, as shown by the profit and loss account, is £14.413, to which has to be added the amount brought forward. £2.273, out of which the directors261 words
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Article236 1914-01-08 2 The reoort of the Bntu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, states that the crops harvested during the year to September 80, were as follows :—Sugar, 4,507 piculs molasses, 28,807 gantangs coconuts, 81,010 nuls. The rnanagf r’s estimate of crops for 1918 14 is ps follows:—Rubber, 3,000236 words
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1788 1914-01-08 3 The third ordinary general meeting of the Laugkapoera (Sumatra) Rubber Estate, Ltd., was "held on December 10, at the registered offices London House, Crutched Friars, E.C., Mr. W. O. Burt (chairman of the company) )r< The Chairman said Gentlemen, as you1,788 words
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1638 1914-01-08 3 The eighth annual general meeting of the Sembilan Estates Company, Limited, was held on December 8, at tho oflices, 7, Crosby Square, E.C., Mr. C. II. Gilliat (thochairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving tho adoption of tho report and1,638 words
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Article13 1914-01-08 3 [The Straits Times is not responsible) fo» the opinions of its corrosdondonts.13 words
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Article72 1914-01-08 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —At the last Planters’ Association meeting held at Jolioro Bahru it was decided to reduce Tamil labour to 10 cts. per diem and au appeal was made to Government to help them by doing likewise. Government has reduced their Tamil72 words
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997 1914-01-08 4 The third ordinary general meeting of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on December 5, at \N inch ester House, Old Rroad Street, K.C. Mr. S. II. R. Rlandy (the chairman) pro sided, and referred to his visit to tho997 words
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Article309 1914-01-08 4 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 121st auction was held on Tm.sday, when there were offered for sale 614.70 piculs (or Hl.960 lbs.) and sold 530.96 piculs (or 70,795 lbe.). The prices realised were: Sheet Smoked ?115 to 5128 Unsmoked 103 117 Crepe No. 1 HO309 words
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Article217 1914-01-08 4 Tho report of tho Rembia Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year to September 30 last, states that the net profit amounted to £5,930, as against £‘0,017 for the previous year, to which has to bit added a credit balance of £309 brought forward. After the payment during the217 words
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Article166 1914-01-08 4 The report of the Daejan (Java) Rubber Estate, Limited, stated that tho following crops were harvested during the year to dune .10 Rubber. 9.285 lbs., against .‘{,97Nj lbs. last year coffee, 412.0:5 piculs (54 879 lbs.) against 1M.97 piculs (18.217 lbs.) las', y< Ihe rubber Hold in166 words
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Article727 1914-01-08 4 Ayer Molek. —8,502 lbs. Rruas-Perak. —750 lbs. Rernam Perak. —1,512 lbs. Cicely. -20,100 lbs. Lower-Perak. 4,500 lbs. Katauui.—14,581 lbs. Trolak.—13.505 lbs. (Jlcmaly.—6,864 lbs. Ayer Tuwali. —0,000 lbs. United Serdang.—146,635 lbs. Sungci Kari.—21,043 lbs. Asahan (Sumatra).— 5,585 lbs. Taud jong.—55,506 lbs. Sialaug.—30,416 lbs. Anglo Sumatra.—49,480 lbs. Tanah Da727 words
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Article447 1914-01-08 4 Til*} report of the Girin? (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that tlie estimated output for the year to September 30 was 36,000 lbs. rubber, and crop actually secured was 47,Si l lbs., and realised '2s.5d. pur ib. net, which compares with 12,N77 lbs. last year. The447 words
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1903 1914-01-08 5 The first annual general meeting of the Singapore United Rubber Plantations, Liuiited was held on December 10 at Winchester |lou>e, Old Broad Street, E C., Colonel Ivor Philipps, D.S.O., M.P. (chairman of tho company*, presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I presume1,903 words
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983 1914-01-08 5 The annual meeting of tho Alor Gajah liubber Estate, Ltd., was held in Gresham Houso on Monday. Mr. A. W. Bean presided, and there were also present Messrs. II. R. Llowollyn, J. M. Sime, W. Hummer and Capt. Daly. The983 words
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Article414 1914-01-08 5 At 2.30 p.m in the same place, the annual meeting of Pajara, Ltd., was held under the chairmanship of Mr. W. L. Watkins. There wero also present the Hon. F. W. Collins, Messrs. J. M. Sicne, ‘1 It. Llewellyn, A. W. Bean and 11. McGill. The Chairman raid414 words
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423 1914-01-08 5 Tho report of the Tikarn Ratu Rubber Company, Limited, statm that the estate has a total acreago of about 740 acres, tho total area under cultivation at June JO being 333 acres. to tho manager's report, dated June 30 last, there were423 words
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3719 1914-01-08 6 The conference of plant* rs held at the rhumb, i of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur on Decembe r 2M decided that it would lie both inadvisable hi d impracticable to take any ste-ps towards a general r» diwtion of coolies3,719 words
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1944 1914-01-08 7 The third annual general meeting of tho United Temiang (F.Al.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 8, at the ollice, 5. Whittington -avenue, E.C., Mr. R. 1 McNair Scott (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman: I need hardly say that1,944 words
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607 1914-01-08 7 The fourth annual ordinary general meeting of the Ayer Molek Rubber Compauy was held at Malacca ou December 30, when there were present Messrs. Chi Kang Cheng (chairman), Tan Jiak Hoe, Tan Soo Hock, and N. Gomes (secretary). Mr. T. 13. Smith,607 words
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Article102 1914-01-08 7 A London cable to the Times of Ceylon dated December 24, states: The bankruptcy proceedings of Harold Samuel Scldon show liabilities 1‘12,785 and assets £527 Mr. Scldon is well known in rubber circles. He is a director of Ratang Malaka Rubber Estates, Deranang (Selangor) Rubber102 words
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871 1914-01-08 7 The ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Kuala-Klung Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on I >ecember 4, at the London Commercial Sale Rooms, Limited, 30 f Mincing lane, E.C., Mr. (iilbert F. Trail (chairman of the company) presiding. The871 words
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1690 1914-01-08 8 Stock Singaport Aatho- p 0‘Vidonds. Malayan BAohange Fraser and Cos risod. XI, Compamiss. Prices, Prices, Marked 1918. 1912. December 10. January 7. 85,000 2/-fv. paid H ;,,for 31/12/11 Allagar 1/6 2 40,000 fy. paid1,690 words
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