The Straits Budget, 24 December 1914
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1914-12-24 1 The Straits Budget BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXVIII No. 2967 Singapore. Thursday, December 24. 1914. ESTABIUMfI) OVER NAIF A CENTUAV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article217 1914-12-24 1 LEADERS— Britain’s Clean Record 12 Shells in England 12 Singapore Shipping 12-13 Company’s Ordinance 13 How the War Goes 13-14 Tho Naval Position 14 Local and General— Local and Personal 1-2 Dishonesty that did not Pay 2 Weddings 2 Freemasonry at Klang 2 The War 3-6 Pay217 words
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Article3410 1914-12-24 1 Captain and Mrs. lteeso of Bangkok have received a cheerful letter from their won Carl, who has been twice wounded in the operations against the French, and is now a prisoner of war on Bello lie cn Mer. He writes “I p to September 6 I was3,410 words
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414 1914-12-24 2 Tho directors of the Kampar Tin Mining Co. report for the year ending June 530: The returns from the mine during the year have varied considerably as will bo seen from the following particulars of output:— 1918. Piculs. 1914.414 words
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Article434 1914-12-24 2 The assistance of a witness prepared to swear to a most helpful little story, and the foolishness of a Malay constable did not save a Chinese shop-keeper, charg ed with cheating a young girl named Nora Braun out of $4, from conviction by Mr. Clarke434 words
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295 1914-12-24 2 In a leader we mako au important development in W*??? 6 to Messrs. McAlister and Co al sli, Ppiug 1 appointed agents for the Fli DK Lines which propose to start" uriuau Hall between tbe Far East th. Europe. In amplicaU™295 words
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Article93 1914-12-24 2 (From Our Own Corkksposdkxt.) Penang, December 22. At the Presbyterian Church, yesterday, Mr. Thomas Fox, editor of the Times of Malaya, was married to Miss Violet C. Laird, of Edinburgh, who arrived by the Nile. The Rev. W. Cross officiated and the Rev. W. E. Horley gave the bride93 words
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Article193 1914-12-24 2 The following extract is from a letter by Mr. Heinrich Cordes, the manager of the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank in Peking, m answer to a letter which appeared in the Peking Gazette “In view of the organised campaign which is on foot against tieruian interests in China, it is193 words
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Article97 1914-12-24 2 It was decided at a founders ct^ soD ic at Klaug recently to fount Lodge tliere under the b 5J fct,s t W. Following is the list of officet. j, iu \V. M. Bro. M. Watson; n; W. Brodie; W. S. W. Bro. r0 K. h J.97 words
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11036 1914-12-24 3 Kkutkk’s Special and Ordinary War Tklkohams. London; December 1ft, 1 p.m. Tho Admiralty announces that Gorman movements of some importance are taking place this morning in the North Sea. Scarborough aud Harthpool have been shelled. Our flotillas haveKkutkk’s Special and Ordinary War Tklkohams. - 11,036 words
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Article209 1914-12-24 6 The first annual spcrts of the Pay Chinese School, Malacca. to° e P Chinese Saturday last on the ground of w t»j c h Lawn Tennis Club, 'ihe progr jj aQ consisted of twenty events, ,ncl u^ DK b the darin songs and physical ext k209 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-12-24 7 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a lino drawn from Osbnnd past Lille, through Guiso and then turning east through Argonue and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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571 1914-12-24 7 At the moment, it is interesting to observe that much water has passed beneath the bridges since the coasts of the British isles were violatod by a foreign foe. Raids and invasions there have been, of sorts, but571 words
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Article84 1914-12-24 7 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by tho Registrar of Mirths and Deaths show that, during the week ending December I‘2, there were 214 deaths 1 157 males, 57 females), giving a ratio per millo of population of 33.80. Malarial fever accounted for 25 deaths, phthisis 31,84 words
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457 1914-12-24 7 On Thursday,in the senior magistrate’s court, there was heard a case which po-aessed one or two rather strange features. An Englishspeakiog Malay woman who, at some time or other, has laid claim to several names, including Marian Uoc, Jeremiah and457 words
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Article83 1914-12-24 7 (From Ouit Own Cokrkspondknt.) Penang, December 16. At the annual meeting of the Peuaug Rifle Club, it was reported that an increase of grant by 94(H) bad been made by Government, total 91.2(H), for upkeep of tho range. There was discussion over a pn>|K)sal that all handicap83 words
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Article135 1914-12-24 7 Tho Secretary of the Western Australian Fisheries Department, in his report announcing the discovery of a large pearl by Mr. A. G. Russell on the north-west coast of the State, Hays: -“The gem was found in a blister in the adductor muscle of a 6 lb. mother135 words
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2805 1914-12-24 8 A Belgian shipmaster, who sails regularly out of tho port of Singapore, has received belated letters from relatives in Antwerp which show the terrible state of affaits prevailing there when the city fell before thi German monster siege2,805 words
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377 1914-12-24 8 K ,V,D R names T Kit and Wee Lon Hong, have bo*„ r,in A h in the District Court, of a c nv icteO robbery sucl. an i/as 7 2" y ""i° too common in Singapore T a U was Tan Boon377 words
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463 1914-12-24 8 Several of tho French Singaporeans, who were given hearty send-offs early in August, have written to their friends heie. A few of them, including Mr. J. A. Kuinat,of tlieMessageries MaritiuiiS, are being trained, or are *till kept in the depots. Others463 words
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2089 1914-12-24 9 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, November 20. The possibilities of football becoming frozen out" havo not beeu diminished since la*t week. The area of public interest, for one thing, is rapidly narrowing. Last Saturday tho total attendances at2,089 words
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Article309 1914-12-24 9 Tho Manila Times reports that Mr. Willis T. Beardsley, acting assistant director of posts, and for the past seven years head of tho Postal Savings Bank department of the bureau of posts, has resigned his position with the Philippine Government, and will leave shortly after Christmas for309 words
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Article242 1914-12-24 9 According to a Manila contemporary, but for tho know-all spirit on the part of a lieutenant of a llritish submarine, the htndeu would nover have lived to do the damage she did. In point of fact, her moments were numbered very shortly after she slipped out of242 words
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337 1914-12-24 9 An application wan made to tho Chief Justice, Hitting In Prize, at tho Supremo Court, Hongkong, on December 7, for the condemnation of the llanHa liner Tannenfols, her freight and cargo. Tho Attorney General (lion. Mr. .1. H. Kemp), instructed bv337 words
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254 1914-12-24 9 Tim Blue Funnel Lino (Alfred Holt and Co., Liverpool) continue enlarging their Moot. Scotts’ Shipbuilding and Fnginooring f’o., Ltd., (ireenock, have just launched for theae owuerH the Mentor, a Htool screw cargo and passenger Hteumer designed for the uaatern254 words
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Article194 1914-12-24 9 The Eastern Star Lodge, No. M 209, of tho International Order of Good Templars, held a successful social gatlu ring on the IOtli inst. at tho Short Struct Girls’ School. Thorn was a good attcndanco of members and others, among whom worn Mr. and Mrs. Baugh, Dr. It.194 words
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Article3588 1914-12-24 10 The most interesting topic at Friday’s meeting of tho Legislative Council occuriod during the committee stage of the new Companies Ordinance when hon. members had before them the clauso relating to advances by banking and other companies to3,588 words
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Article229 1914-12-24 11 Rkutkk’s Tklkqram. London, December 21, 5.10 p.m. The death is announced of the famous cricketer Mr. A. O. Jones. Tho death of Mr. A. O. Jones removes one of the most brilliant of English cricket exponents. His dashing and attractive work with tho bat placed him inRkutkk’s Tklkqram. - 229 words
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Article284 1914-12-24 11 (Fhom A Correspondent.) Trenggann, December 14. The N. E. monsoon has broken at last. It blew very violently here all last night, and a big sea got up on the bar, raising a tremendous suif. In the afternoon the Will-o’-tlie-Wisp arrived. There were some people who doubted284 words
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Article180 1914-12-24 11 At a largely attended meeting of tho clerks and cashiers of the Chartered Bank held in Kuala Lumpur on it was decided to start a Provident Fund for the employees of the institution. Mr. Pat. Xilwa, who presided, explained the necessity for and benefits of such180 words
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2443 1914-12-24 11 Tho Hon. C. W. Darbishiro presided over a well-attended meeting of consignees and shippers of cargo on enemy vessels in neutral portH, which was held on the Exchange Hoorn, on Friday, for the purpose of deciding upon2,443 words
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Article232 1914-12-24 11 A special meeting of the Municipal Commission wan hold on Friday afternoon, the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifux, presiding. Othern present wore Messrs. Boland Brad' dell, Tun Kheom Hock, K. Peirce (Municipal Engineer), VV. Farrow and W. Marsh (acting Secretary). The business wuh to consider the third aupplcwontul232 words
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Article60 1914-12-24 12 Moray Brown.— On December 13, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Moray Brown, a son. Bußßows.-On December 18, at No. 69-2, Bukit Timah Hoad, Singapore, to Mr. Mrs. Royalist Burrows (Engineer S S. Sarie Borneo), a daughter. Clarkk.— On December 21, at Wandarri,” Dalvcy60 words
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Article301 1914-12-24 12 Moulton Greknk. —On December 19, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by Rev. 11. G. l’eile, m. a., assisted by Rev. Dexter Allen, m. a., John Coney Moulton, Curator of the Sarawak Museum, elder son of John Moulton, Esq. of Bradford on Avon, to Beryl Latimer Greene, only daughter of301 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1078 1914-12-24 12 .—Straits Times, December 17. Wo are a great, world-wide, peace-loving partnership said the Prime Minister in one of the remarkable speeches delivered between the beginning of August and the end of October. We are glad to see these speeches reprinted in pamphlet form and dedicated to the.—Straits Times, December 17. - 1,078 words
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Article1065 1914-12-24 12 people are doing. —Straits Times, Decern 18. As the Admiralty has pointed out, there is no serious significance in what has happened at Hartlepool, Scarborough, and Whitby. We were able to forecast the probability of such events three weeks ago, and we believe the reasons then givenpeople are doing.—Straits Times, Decern 18. - 1,065 words
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Article1016 1914-12-24 12 development of local enterprise.—Straits Timos, December 19. At tho close of the present year, t e Shipping Conference agreements lapse au o maticallv under the terms of the made by Sir John Anderson. All re which have accrued during the year bo paid whetbor local merchants aißo contractsdevelopment of local enterprise.—Straits Timos, December 19. - 1,016 words
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Article1082 1914-12-24 13 robbing tho incautiotm.—StraitH Tiuioa, December 21. It seems to us that the tone of criticism during the committee stage of the new Companies Bill was somewhat unfortunate. Surely there is no man in Singapore who has not realised during the past six to eight years, the period coveredrobbing tho incautiotm.—StraitH Tiuioa, December 21. - 1,082 words
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Article1098 1914-12-24 13 Straits Times, December 22. Germany, it is said, still believes that she will bo successful. We on tho other hand are proceeding in tho calm and confident as suranco that she must fail. The reconstitution of Egypt definitely as a Hritish protectorate, with a High CommissionerStraits Times, December 22. - 1,098 words
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Article1188 1914-12-24 14 think they hope in vain.—Straits Times, December 25J. Several times lately questions Lave been put to us about the naval position as between Britain and Germany. One of our private correspondents said: You speak of the German navy Rkulking behind land fortifica tions, but what of yourthink they hope in vain.—Straits Times, December 25J. - 1,188 words
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Advertisement94 1914-12-24 12 Tim pout Ire? price of the Straits Times I* a year. The pobt fre price of the Straits Budget is $M a year. It ia not nr esaanr to aubacribe for ayi ir. The aubMcriptiona for shorter perioda are at the aame proportion ite rate at for a vear. Th94 words
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Obituary35 1914-12-24 12 DEATHS. Wkr Kim Yam. —On December 17, at No. 8, Short Street, Wee Kim Yam aged 60 years. Chrono Qurr Thiam.— On December 23, at his residence, 159, Waterloo Street, Cheong Quee Thiam aged 75.35 words
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1010 1914-12-24 14 London, November 20. It is no use disguising the fact that we have been in a most terrible muddle on the Stock Exchange with regard to the settlement fixed for the 18th inst. I indicated some weeks ago1,010 words
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374 1914-12-24 14 Austrian voswls^inTornod orat'T,, d with a request that wo publish The letter reads thus Exchange Buildings, Singapore, December 22, 1914, Cargo in Gkrmak ok Austrian Vessels Lying at Sabang. ithout going into the question of what action may be necessary later374 words
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Article302 1914-12-24 14 The following reference to the late Capt. K. C. Thompson, a Blue Funnel shipmaster, wtll known throughout the East, is taken from the Liverpool Journal of Commerce.— The death occurred unexpectedly of Captain Kobert Coxon Thompson, late commander of the Achilles, on October 22,302 words
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Article3235 1914-12-24 15 June. 27. Assassination of Archdak Franz-Ferdi-nand and his consort at Strajevo in Bosnia. July. 25.—Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. 28. Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is getting ready. German3,235 words
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Article20 1914-12-24 16 Hbutkr’s Tklkgram. London, December 18, 6.50 p.m. The doatb in announced of Mr. Archibald Boss Colqnboun.Hbutkr’s Tklkgram. - 20 words
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2211 1914-12-24 16 Loudon, November 20. A week in which a war loan of £350,000,000 has been sanctioned by the House of Commons, in which a second million men have been voted for the war, in which Mr. Lloyd2,211 words
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Article201 1914-12-24 16 That the officers and men composing the strength of the United States Asiatic fleet will not be present at the Carnival festivities may be inferred from orders received from the Navy Department directing the speedy return of the cruisers Saratoga, Galveston and Cincinnati to the China201 words
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Article200 1914-12-24 16 An officer in a Highland regiment writing from the front on November we ‘l u from The Times of November 19) give 9 g most graphic picture of life in tl,e n( j and dug-outs, which are roofed, fo0( j floored to make them habitable. q200 words
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1247 1914-12-24 17 Tho Nancy correspondent of tho Evening Standard, writing on November 5, says:— Wo havo developed a thirst for relics of battle and sioge, and out hero in Lorraine they are to be had, as you may imagine, for the picking1,247 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article383 1914-12-24 17 Anglo-Chinese School Match. The cricket match arranged between the Past and Present scholars of the Anglo Chinese School took place on Saturday, at the Oldham Hall grounds. The state of the wicket was very sodden, owing to the ovt rnight's heavy raiu, and low scoring was the feature of383 words
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394 1914-12-24 17 The following Singapore properties belong iuji to the estate of Bow Kim decease i, wore disposed of by auctiou at Messrs. Powell au.l Co.’s sale-room ou Tuesday afternoon: Land at Somerset Bead, area 7,10-1 square feet, leasehold with 5H394 words
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335 1914-12-24 17 On Wednesday, in tho Supremo Court, before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. L. M. Woodward, thero was commenced hij action by the L ist Asiatic Company, Limited, for damages against Guan Kit .in.l Company. Mr. Pago was for the plaintiffs,335 words
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Article21 1914-12-24 17 RKO' I Klt’.S TKLKOKAMS. Loudon, December 21, 9.30 p.m. No newspapers will publish in Britain on Christmas day.21 words
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Article159 1914-12-24 17 4imuap an Dkckmbnb 28, 1914. exchange Oa Loanua Hank 4 m/a 2/4 Demand 2/4^ Privato 8„m/a 2/4 j On Inuu Bank T. T. 175 On HoNUKOMu...llank d/d 28% Jn Shan ihai....Bank d/d 108} On Java ...Bank T. T. Ill* On Japan Bank d/d 115 Sovereigns—baying rate 04.64159 words
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Article367 1914-12-24 17 HlM'tAHOaa. I >K('KMIIKK 28, 1914. MINING. v"“o« 1 10 10 Aaipaux 7.00 H.00 1 1 Ayer VNon# 0.1/> L.'JU 10 10 Bolat 1.00 2.00 10 10 Hruanfc 0.76 1.60 10 10 K&iupar 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1 f() 10 10 Kintu Association H.OJ £1 £1 Kinta Tin367 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article101 1914-12-24 1 Gknkkal The Singapore Rubber Auction 1 November Rubber Returns 1 Rubber Shipments to France 3 Exports of Rubber 8 Tklkorams London Rubber Specials 1 CORRESPONDENCE Tampin and Malaka Pindi •> Meetings and Reports— Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates 1 Brieh Rubber Estate 1 Sumatra Para Rubber 2 Kamuning Rubber and101 words
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Article94 1914-12-24 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 16 United Serdang pays a final dividend of 15 per cent, and places to reserve £40.000 The producing cost is 1/1 Kong Lee pays 2$, Auglo-M.day a socoud interim dividend of 0, llarpenden a third interim dividend of 15. Bantan made94 words
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Article254 1914-12-24 1 The report of the Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tiie balance of net profit for tiie year to Juno 90, after writing off the sum of JE1,871 for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc amounted to £21,944 add carry forward from previous year, £2,677, together254 words
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1385 1914-12-24 1 The sixth ordinary general meeting of the Brieh Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on November 17, at the company’s offices, 3-4, Great Winchester Street, E.C., Mr. E. E. Moreau (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman The directors’ report aud the1,385 words
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446 1914-12-24 1 Tl»e Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rub her Association’s 170th auction took pl HCe on Tuesday, when there were offered for salt piculs 2,24*2.82 or 299,013 111*, (tons 131.50) and sold piculs 1,330.85 or 177,148 lbs. (tons 79.22). The prices realised were:—446 words
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Article65 1914-12-24 1 Tonoul. —52.H00 lbs. Taming Estates.—7,loo lbs. Alma. —14,000 lbs. Bnkit Toll Alang.- -B,no lbs. iduny.- 14,187 lbs. Chemor United.—U^ 6 ]bi Kiuta Kellas.--1H.600 |b Kuala Kangsar. 82,•'j Kota Bahroe.-2H,84- lbs* Sungei Duri --7,46. wShanghai Klebang.-* Tanjong ,^‘lbs. Shanghai-Malay. total tb' l Malaka Pinda.-27,uuu months 70,500 lbs. j65 words
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1893 1914-12-24 2 Tho seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Sumatra Para Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held on November 10, in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. H. A. Barrett, presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen,1,893 words
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1766 1914-12-24 2 Tho fifth annual general meeting of the members of the Kantuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Limited, was held on November 1H, at tho office of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, K.C., Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the1,766 words
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Article13 1914-12-24 3 Tlio Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents.)13 words
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Article1124 1914-12-24 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—1 see that tho directors of Malaka Pinda report that they havo recently pur chased Tampin estate for the low figure of 940,000.” If the general body of Malaka Pinda shareholders are satisfied with the bargain, no more need1,124 words
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Article290 1914-12-24 3 The report of the Kuala Lumpur Rubber Company, Limited, states that the accounts for the year to June 80 show a profit of X 60,229, which, together with the balance of XI 1,190 brought forward, gives a sum of X 71.419. Of this amount, X 31,500290 words
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Article254 1914-12-24 3 The Secretary of the Rubber Growers’ Association, writing on the subject of the French import duty upon indirect rubber shipments, forwards the appended copy of a further letter which has been received from the Foreign Office in the matter. The secretary has been informed, through a254 words
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687 1914-12-24 3 The fourth annual general meeting of the North Labia (Johore) Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., was held on November 16, at the registered office, 1/4, Great Towerstreet, E.G., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —The report687 words
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Article138 1914-12-24 3 The report of the Batu Rata (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited, states that the profit for the period to June 30, after providing for depreciation of machinery and plant and transferring £3,000 to reserve, is £6,247 add balance of last account, .£3,114, together making £9,361. From this the138 words
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386 1914-12-24 3 The Secretary of the ttubher r. Association writes, from London nafe"’ November-23 renar,lin K ahipmen't,°f"hu from Ceylon and the Straits s.trt 01 b, r With reference to the recent probtiUon'&T exportation of rubber from Cevlnn 5 f? 6 Straits Settlements except386 words
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Article395 1914-12-24 3 The report of the Tebrau Rubber Estates, Limited, states that 1/268 acres were in bearing at Jane 80, 1918, to which ranst be added 194 acres, containing about -7,020 new trees, brought into tapping, making 1,462 acres in bcariug at the close of the year. During the395 words
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1184 1914-12-24 4 The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Kali Glagah (Java) Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, was held on November 10, at the otlice of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 88, Eastclieap, E.C., Mr. H. L. Coghlan presiding. The1,184 words
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785 1914-12-24 4 The fifth report of the directors to the shareholders of the Alor Gajali Rubber Estate, Ltd., covers the year ended September 30 and states The profit for the year is $42,055.44, to which has to be added the balance785 words
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Article276 1914-12-24 4 The report of the Bandar Suiuatia Lubber Company, Limited, states that the following crops wero harvested during tho year to J uly 31: —Rubber, 159,114 lbs. (against estimate, 162,400 lbs.); coffee, 1,970 cwts (against estimate, 1,045 cwts.). The price for rubber, including estimato for crop unsold, averaged276 words
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Article333 1914-12-24 4 The Council of the Rubber Growers' Association at a recent meeting approved a proposal to raise funds through its members, for the purpose of presenting to the War Department, in the name of the Lubber Growers’ Association, a motor ambulance for the use, preferentially, of the333 words
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919 1914-12-24 4 Tl 10 fourth ordinary gcueral mooting of th») Sung* i Sipui Kubtx-r Plantations, Limit!<1, was held uii November 17, at Winchester House, DM liroid Street, K.l'., Mr. E. II. 1‘arry (ohairiuau of the company) presiding. Tht Cluiirmau said Gentlemen, our chairman, Colonel919 words
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2075 1914-12-24 5 The fourth anuual general meeting of the Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on Monday, at the registered office of the Company, 5, Malacca Street. Mr. Tau ('hay Van, chairman, presided, others present being Messrs. Tan Cheng2,075 words
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1132 1914-12-24 5 The fourth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Saruagaga Rubber Cx, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on December 3, Mr. L. J. Cubitt presiding, and the other directors present being Messrs. G. Grayrigge and A. Hide. The attendanoe represented1,132 words
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Article321 1914-12-24 5 The report of the directors of the Singapore United Rubber Plantations, for the year ended .June 30, says:-The output of dry rubber during the year amounted to -04,->- t lbs. which was produced at a cost of Is. b > per lb. f.o.b. Singapore. Of the total321 words
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