The Straits Budget, 8 September 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-09-08 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3056 Singapore. Friday, September 8, 1916. CSTAIIISNtI OVI* NAIF A CCNTWY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article245 1916-09-08 1 v UDERS'he Ball Point 12 •be War Tax 12 >ride or Prudenoe ...12 18 ’Unting Problems 18 {Gambling Epidemic 13 fermany—Exit Africa 18 14 Singapore University... 14 OL AND GENERAL jocal and Personal 1-2 Smokes for oar Soldiers 8 C. S. Revenue Bill 8 Sale at Penang245 words
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Article4816 1916-09-08 1 fotu ra^ ers who would cheat the unwary er “J the use of incorrect weighing irfhi < are being closely watched is i from the frequency with which H,, Da an > the official in charge of this tedict 01 r n K 8 defaulters within the4,816 words
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Article914 1916-09-08 3 I nur beading we remark on the urgent Hi!) of larger contributions. But it is im Hr hit to put every point in a beading, and IB 8 explain that tbe phrase given above914 words
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Article97 1916-09-08 3 Kkutbr’s Tklkobam. London, September 6, 1.20 p.m. Washington: The Senate has adopted tbe revenue bill wbicb provides for tbe raising of two hundred and five millions of dollars annually by taxes on inheritances and war munitions and increases of income tax It authorises retaliatory measures againstKkutbr’s Tklkobam. - 97 words
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Article71 1916-09-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 7. There has been a severe gale here. It started at 8 p.m. and lasted for 12 hours causing considerable damage in the harbour. The launch Stella foundered and others were badly battered. Several tongkangs went adrift while a cargo boat71 words
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Article85 1916-09-08 3 Fire broke out again on board tho motor ship Glenartney on Sunday evening, and the municipal brigade received a call about nine o’clock. The new outbreak apparently originated from phosphorus on board, and quantities of sand had to bo applied to subdue it, water naturally being useless where85 words
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Article77 1916-09-08 3 An ordinance to amend the Companies Ordinance, 1915, will be introduced into the Legislative Council for making it clear that the annual general meeting must bo an ordinary meeting. This is of importance in connection with section 29 (1); and by pro; viding that a balance-sheet must77 words
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910 1916-09-08 3 Tbe lion. Mr. C. 1. Carver presided at the annual meeting of tbe members of tbe Singapore Cricket Club wbicb was held on Thursday in tbe club pavilion and wan supported by Messrs. G. N.910 words
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397 1916-09-08 3 The second annual general meeting of tho shareholders of Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., was hold on July 28, at the Cannonstreet Hotel, E.C., Mr. John I. Philips, the chairman, presiding. Mr. H. A. Huntley, on behalf of the secretaries (Messrs.397 words
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Article231 1916-09-08 3 The Hornsey Journal of July 28 reports The death has occurred in action, on July 14, of Captain Edward SS'illiam Kigby, of tho Shropshire Light Infantry, who was th« only son of tho late Mr. John Cooko Kigby an<( Mrs. Baynos, of 10, Hiltfield Gardens, Muswoll231 words
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Article102 1916-09-08 3 The following cable has boon received from Ho«l Cross Headquarters, Loudon “Despatch garments to Lord Mouhod. Kod CroHH Commissioner, Home- or Kit/patrick, Rod Cross Commissioner, Salonika Wol* verton.” It iH hoped to Hen 1 a consignment about the 15th of the month to Kotue102 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1134 1916-09-08 4 THURSDAY’ S TELEGRAMS. Hkuikh’h Tklk<;rams. Balkan Activity. RUSSIANS NOW WELL INTO RUMANIA. New Ally Scores Early Success. Rkutkh’h Tklkorams. London, August 29, 9.35 p.m. The King has telegraphed to the King of Rumania the satisfaction with which the news of Rumania’s entry into tho war was received by himself andHkuikh’h Tklk<;rams. - 1,134 words
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Article1254 1916-09-08 4 Hungary Invaded. AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE ADMISSIONS. Bulgaria Prepares For Defeat. London, August 80, 10.30 p m. Turkey has declared war on Rumania. London, August 31, 3.50 a.m. Amsterdam: A telegram from Constantinople shows that Germany and Bulgaria were associated with Turkey in declaring war on Rumania. London, August 81,1,254 words
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Article1660 1916-09-08 4 Somme Struggle. FURIOUS ENEMY ATTACKS REPULSED. The Austrian Retreat. London, September 1, 1 General Hair’s communique sjij d enemy attempted attack m the High Wood was repulsed. was stopp An enemy attack oo H»g t l0 Ocr od by our machine-guns was mans loft the trenches. ft0 j1,660 words
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Article3119 1916-09-08 5 MONDAY’ S TELEGRAMS. Revolt in Greece. ENTENTE MINISTERS’ NOTE TO PREMIER. The Big Push Resumed. London, Septembor 1, 2.55 p m. Salonika: Cretan gendarmerie and Yetiizelists surrounded the Greek barracks and the garrison was ultimately forced to surrender after bloodshed and the intervention of General Sarrail. The garrison at Vodena3,119 words
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Article1717 1916-09-08 6 The Allies’ Rush. GENERAL HAIG DESCRIBES THE RESULT. The Wrecked Zeppelin. London. September 4, 2.50 a.m. General Haig’s communique says We captured the whole of Guillemont and part of Ginchy, taking several hundred prisoners. London, September 4, 3.20 a.m. Tho text of tho message is as follows In1,717 words
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Article940 1916-09-08 7 Pushing On. BIG PROGRESS IN SOMME BATTLE. East African Success. London, September 5, 1,15 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig’s communique says North of hallemont Farm we gamed ground and heavy fighting continues in this portion. 1 he enemy counter attacked our newly-won position north-west of Mouquet Farm but was940 words
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Article1798 1916-09-08 7 Still Advancing. BRITISH TROOPS’ RARE DOGGEDNESS. Brilliant French Actions. London, September 5, 4 p.m. General Haig's communique says: We advanced to 1,500 yards east of Guillemont and obtained a footinG in Leu/.o Wood. The enomy’s defence on a thousand yards’ f/ont in the vicinity of Falfomont has becu1,798 words
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2091 1916-09-08 8 From Our Special Correspondent. London, August 4. Exactly two years ago, at eleven o’clock to-night, war was declared between Great Britain and Germany. Tbe occasion is not to be allowed to pass unnoticed, for the Prime Minister and Mr. Bonar2,091 words
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Article436 1916-09-08 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Id share circular, dated August 30, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state:— The prices of our chief commodities, tin aud rubber, have again moved within narrow limits, undoubtedly the news from the various seats of war has more bearing on the trend436 words
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Article26 1916-09-08 8 Japanese and Dutch fcre in Singapore Tbur da y’ birthdays of the fiying in honour of tb Wilhclnnn* Emperor of Japan and Q respectively.26 words
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760 1916-09-08 9 .jestion of considerable interest was .del in tlie Supreme Court ou Friday, in Mr- Justice Earnshaw gave judgment the action brought by Messrs. Boustead 3 Co against Mr. H. Johnson. h e events which led up to the trial of760 words
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Article45 1916-09-08 9 Hill Mill I/I Lf Ut i°* Fampong Kamunting Tin is foi ow f en ded August Ionr H nirt No< 1 dredge. No. 2 Drcdgo. Ubi e 649 556 c*i r yar< R treated 110,000 80,000 U68 1 on *alo 156,373.4245 words
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612 1916-09-08 9 On Tuesday afternoon tbe Hon. Mr. F. Seto James, O.M G., Colonial Secretary, presented tbe diplomas, medals and certificates for tbe past two yeais to successful students at the Medical School. The lecture theatre was filled w;tb students. Tbe Colonial Secretary612 words
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Article63 1916-09-08 9 Messrs. Sellar, Murray and Co., Penang, advise us ot tbo following outputs for AugustKamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., piculs 600, Lours run 612, yards treated 76,000, value of output $28,000 and cost of mining $10,600. Chonderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., Dredge, piculs 470, hours run 634, yards treated 95,000.63 words
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395 1916-09-08 9 The Rev. J. D, Bolton, formerly Assistant Chaplain in Selangor, and now serving in France as an army chaplain, in a letter dated July 28, says: We have been in the thick of tbe recent fighting and395 words
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Article192 1916-09-08 9 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held on Friday afternoon for the purpose of considering the second supplemental budget of 1916. The presidont, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, was in the chair, and the others present were Mr. E. Tessensolin, Dr. P. Fowlie, Dr. N. Verasamy, Messrs.192 words
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Article104 1916-09-08 9 His many friends in Malaya will be pleased to learn that Captain Norman Black, It.A.M.C., attached to one of tbe Battalions of tbe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, France (wounded), has been awarded tbe Military Cross for gallantry in rescuing a wounded man between the British and German104 words
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Article48 1916-09-08 9 Wo gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to tho Malaya Women’s Aircraft Fund Per Mrs. A. A. Campbell, Teluk Anson S. W. Oelin $5 Hamsal Hasin 5 B. T. Gilman 1 G. Kylberg 1 Tissy 5 Mrs. B. H. Harrison 2 Joan Campbell 1 $2O48 words
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302 1916-09-08 9 (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Koala Kangsar, September 5. Though the official celebrations do not reallv start till tomorrow, already a large number of Europeans and Asiatics bare arrived at Kuala Kangsar to celebrate the installation of the Sultan of Perak302 words
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Article256 1916-09-08 9 We boar that our old sporting friend, Mr. Donald Maw, on August 27 bad an exciting crocodile bunt during which a beater narrowly missed furnishing a meal for the reptile. A party wan out pigshooting on tbo far aide of Pulau Obin when one of tho256 words
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Article211 1916-09-08 9 About half pant throe on Tueaday afternoon two tram earn came into violent oolliaion in South Bridge Road opponite the corner of Carpenter'a Street. Car No. 10, which was proceeding from Tanjong Pagar, became derailed at thin point, where the lines are said to have sunk slightly211 words
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Article810 1916-09-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 30. Tho visit of tho Bandman opera and comedy company, to Kuala Lumpur last week, made a v« ry welcome break in the deadly monotony of life in the anything but gay and glittering capital of the F.M S. As810 words
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401 1916-09-08 10 Opportunity was taken at the annual meeting of the Straits Chinese British Association on August 80 to discuss the question on the introduction of a Government war levy. There was a good attendance and considerable interest was evinced in the subject.401 words
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Article412 1916-09-08 10 The late Mr. James Stuart Cunningham, whose death is aunounced at Penang, commenced business in Penang in 1900, trading in his own name as an importer of musical instruments and general merchant in premises in Union-street. After two years Mr. A. E. Clark, joined412 words
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Article482 1916-09-08 10 Rkutkr’s Tklkorams. London, August 29, 6,20 p.tn. A groat railway strike in threatened in the United States on S >pteruber 9 and Mr. Wilson is to endeavouring to avert it. Ho will recommend that Congress legislate to that end. It is stated that he will proposeRkutkr’s Tklkorams. - 482 words
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Article224 1916-09-08 10 Rkutkr’s Tklboham. London, September 1, 6.35 a m. The Times correspondent at Manchester says there was great anxiety on the Royal Exchange when the report of the Washington Agricultural Bureau was received showing the condition of the cotton crop. This is the lowest on record, 11.800,0(0 balesRkutkr’s Tklboham. - 224 words
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Article24 1916-09-08 10 Rkutkr’s Telegram. London, September 4, 4.50 p.m. Sir Ernest Shackleton has saved the men of his expedition party marooned on Elephant Island.Rkutkr’s Telegram. - 24 words
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Article95 1916-09-08 10 Reuter's T«le«» a London, September 1, io 2 Messrs. Samuel Montagu’s silver market says that the ton* fresh supplies were by no ml W 800 d| whilst the stock is only about P bntif 5 ounces of fine silver/chinl h entirely ceased to release nn r DotReuter's T«le«»a» - 95 words
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Article60 1916-09-08 10 Rkutkk’s Tklkoram. London, August 80,12.20 p New York: A tidal wave at San rethrew the American cruiser Mempbi, merly the Tennessee, onto the rocks in I outer harbour. She is a total wreck T we of the crew were drowned. The Tennessee was completed in 1904 aaRkutkk’s Tklkoram. - 60 words
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Article108 1916-09-08 10 Rkutkr's Tklkgkams. London, August 30,1 45 po. Amsterdam: Rioters at Moearaembeo Djambi, Sumatra, murdered twenty poli# men, a district administrator, a native doctc and a village chief, and burned the postofli and prison and seized the police weapon Troops have been despatched. London, September 5,11 a.m. TheRkutkr's Tklkgkams. - 108 words
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Article22 1916-09-08 10 Reuter’s Telegram. London, September 1, 3.5 p ffl. The American steamer, Admiral Clark, bu been sunk. Six were saved.Reuter’s Telegram. - 22 words
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Article125 1916-09-08 10 The following appointments are the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. L J. Laville to act as assistant District OBcer, Sitiawan; Mr. T. Fitzgerald to ac Superintendent of Posts and Telegr P > Selangor, Negri Sembilan and .Pahang r Rigby to act as assistant Registrar, re Court; Mr. J.125 words
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Article111 1916-09-08 10 It is understood, says the J r e that the police authoritiesi m the makiDg close search in tto < a view to ascertaining whether any ing are possible against firms if' one iuj either directly or indirect y Enemy countries. The Trad,no w tl, tta.*111 words
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Obituary92 1916-09-08 10 OBITUARY. Rectkr’s Telegrams. London, August 30, 4.55 p c. The death has taken place of Dr. Wan Cornish ex-vice provost of Eton. London, September 4, 8.20 pm The deaths are announced of Colonel Don can Campbell, M.P., and Colonel Du Paty d« Clam, who was well known in connectioi with92 words
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Article38 1916-09-08 11 The Straits Times is not responsible for ♦hi opinions of its correspondents. rorrespondents should bear in mind that Kers must be short and to the point. rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly out down.j38 words
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Article2387 1916-09-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. 5| r ,—As announced in the local papers, a meeting was held at the Chinese Recreation r|jb last night, under the auspices of the straits Chinese British Association. There 89 a fair attendance, including a large number of representative2,387 words
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Article181 1916-09-08 11 To the Editor of tho Strait* Times. Sir,—With reference to the chairman speech at the third annual general meeting of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., we are informed that the following statement may be misleading You will observo that our railroad siding co*t us $40,780.89 as against the official estimate181 words
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Article54 1916-09-08 11 To tLo Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir, —May I, through the medium of your paper, a*k whether any of your reader* can advise me how to get rid of thone white woolly-looking inaect* that *o often appear on pot-plant*—particularly ferns—in this country ‘.'—Yours, etc., E. A.54 words
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Article219 1916-09-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your leader iu yesterday’s issue was timely and important. There can be no doubt that a gambling epidemic is raging in Singapore, and unless steps be taken to cope with it resultant evils will abound and may even get219 words
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Article96 1916-09-08 11 Mons. J. de Courtois acknowledges with thanks the following additional subscriptions to the French Red Cross Fund:— Already acknowledged *****,8 The Jelobu Club:— Jelebu (Negri Sembilan) 85 Per Dt. Officor, Kuala Lipis Mr. C. W. C. Parr 950 W. M. Millington 25 M. C. Hay 696 words
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Article127 1916-09-08 11 At anextraordinary general meeting of tho Straits Trading Company, Ltd., held on Wednesday, Mr. Frank Adam presiding, it was unanimously resolved that the capital of the company bo increased to 96,000,000 by the creation of 800,000 now sharos of 910 eaoh. A further resolution dealt with additions127 words
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Article92 1916-09-08 11 Tho findings of the Court of Appeal over the action arising out of the collision between the steamers Brisbane and Vivat, on July 14, 1915, wore given m the Supromo Court on Thursday. Mr. Justico Ebden thought the appeal should be allowed and judgment entered for defendants, appellants,92 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1067 1916-09-08 12 —Straits Times, August 81. Rumania’s declaration of war Las produced far greater sensation tlian, in our humble estimation, is warranted. In all probability this is due to tho conditions which surround it. Germany had been discussing some com mercial treaties with Rumania quite amicably up to a.—Straits Times, August 81. - 1,067 words
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Article1115 1916-09-08 12 -Straits Times, Septet As we understand it, the decision arrived at by the meeting of Chinese on Wednesday evening means this There is willingness to pay war taxation, and profits are admitted to be the best criterion of the amount that each person should pay. There is-Straits Times, Septet * - 1,115 words
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Article904 1916-09-08 12 Straits Times, September 2. There was a pregnant little statement Sir Douglas Haig's report, published j es u day, which arrested attention. It told h during operations south of Martinpuich, hi officers and 194 men belonging to a regiment surrendered, and it added that their willingness to— Straits Times, September 2. - 904 words
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Article1002 1916-09-08 13 .—Straits Times, September 4. A good deal of interesting—and it is to be loped, profitable—discussion occurred at a oeeting of the Planters’ Association of lalaya held at Kuala Lumpur last week inder the presidency of Mr. W, Duncan. It ia.« always strnck us that these meetings fetveas much.—Straits Times, September 4. - 1,002 words
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Article802 1916-09-08 13 StraitH TiwuB, September 5. At a timo when a good deal is being heard of a renewed crazo for gambling in Singapore, the flourishing of chap ji kee lotteries and the like, a section of the report on tho budget ot tho kingdom of Siam, which isStraitH TiwuB, September 5. - 802 words
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Article957 1916-09-08 13 cherished in Bast Africa. —Straits Times, September 6. To all intents and purposes tho hated Han is vanquished in Africa. In .July of last yea* he was dispossessed of his tyrannic rule in the Cameroons and now his hold in the East has been rendered so insecure thatcherished in Bast Africa.—Straits Times, September 6. - 957 words
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Article1010 1916-09-08 14 siderablo measure oi attention.—Straits Times, September 7. Id distributing the medals and diplomas gained by tho students at the Medical School, on Tuesday, tho Hou. Mr. F. Setou James spoke of tho need for the Colonies keeping pace with the mother-country in scientific and technical and commercialsiderablo measure oi attention.—Straits Times, September 7. - 1,010 words
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Article159 1916-09-08 14 In the Butter worth District Coart, on Tuesday, says the Pinang Gazette, the hearing was concluded in the sait brought by Ang Kip of Chop Sin Guan Aik, shopkeeper and dealer in building materials, against Mr. B. P. de Silva, a prominent Singapore jeweller and contractor159 words
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1097 1916-09-08 14 From Our Own Correspondent. London, August 4. It is just as well that the Allies are doing well—extraordinarily well—in the field and gradually forcing the enemy either to retire to a narrower front or ran a very serious risk of having some of their1,097 words
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529 1916-09-08 14 A book that is really worth reading is t| book for which to be grateful. Mesuil Kelly and Walsh have just published a littM volume that is distinctly worth reading adl keeping. There should be a fine welcome fori Mutiny Musiogs529 words
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Article1084 1916-09-08 15 T special correspondent of The Times, ritinfi from British headquarters on July been an absorbingly interesting v to me, because I have been looking down Ja ur lines from the observer’s seat in an t0 oolane. Under any1,084 words
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Article225 1916-09-08 15 We understand that a War Savings Trust is in course of formation in Kuala Lumpur, so that subscribers to the F.MS. Loan who have grown accustomed to sending in their monthly cheque during the first week of the month need not break the useful habit. The Trust,225 words
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Article151 1916-09-08 15 The fourth general meeting of tho WagonPachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited, was held at the offices of Messrs. F, W. Barker and Co., Penang. There were present, Mr. W. H. Thorne, (chairman) the Hon. Mr. J, Mitchell, Ho Kim Kee, A. S. Anthony, J. Boy and B. Red way.151 words
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Article157 1916-09-08 15 One should pay a visit to Alor Star, says the Straits Echo, to realise the rapid strides made in the general improvement of the town which will, on the completion of the railway line to Singgora, not only be the central station between Penang and Singgora, but157 words
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Article114 1916-09-08 15 The last French mail from Europe brought the news of the death at the front in Franco of tho Rev. A. E. Liurent, of Singapore. Ho had been a missionary of the diocese of Malacca since 1908 and in charge of the parish church at114 words
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309 1916-09-08 15 An excellent programme that was greatly enjoyed by a full house is tho opinion of a young lady friend who attended the concert given at the Y.M.C.A. hall on Wednesday in aid of the Y.W.G.A. Building Fund, aud this opinion will be309 words
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256 1916-09-08 15 We have received from the Colonial Secretary a copy of the following letter sent to the Governor by the Lord Mayor of London relating to the opening of a Mansion House Fund for the purpose of raising a national memorial256 words
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Article84 1916-09-08 15 Tho rate of mortality in tho Settlement of Singapore for tho week ended August 2(1 was 26.19 per raille of tho population. Thu total number of deaths was 176, of which 124 were male subjects and 62 female. Convulsions claimed 17, phthisis 33, malaria fever 17, beriberi84 words
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Article56 1916-09-08 15 Tho result of the recent sale of work hel 1 at Strathmore, Tanglin Hill, is that the sum of $8,666.46 has been equally divided between tho local Red Cross Fund and the Rritish Prisoners of War Fund. Tho promoters desire to express their grateful thanks to all56 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article422 1916-09-08 15 A good game resulted from the meeting between the S.R.C. aud a naval team on tho Esplanade on Friday afternoon. At half time the club was leading by the one goal scored. Tho visitors got through in the second half but were given off-side, and soon afterwards the S.R.C.422 words
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Article70 1916-09-08 15 A match was played between the S.C.C. and tho Shropshire* on tho Club ground on Tuesday afternoon, and the result was a win for the visitors by 3 —l. The home toam scored first, aud the position was one all at half time. The game was as good as70 words
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Article83 1916-09-08 15 The Singapore Garrison Golf Club monthly medal competitions for September will take place as under Ladies’ stroke.—Thursday, the 14th inst. Men’s bogey.—Saturday, the 16th inst., and Sunday, 17th inst. The Ladies’ Garrison Rifle Club spoon competition, for August, played on September 1, resulted as follows Total, S 3 Lady83 words
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Article150 1916-09-08 15 Three cases were brought in tho senior magistrate’s court on Wednesday in which tho defendants were charged with making uso in the Colony of a title or addition implying qualification to practice medicine or surgery, not being registered or exempted. Mr. G. G. Seth, the Deputy Public150 words
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596 1916-09-08 16 LIFE OUT EAST.” The Development of a “Pear-Shaped Figure.” Dr. A. Moore, the acting Modical Officer of Health at Shanghai, makes the following interosing re marks concerning exercise, food and driuk in his report for the month of July: It is lamentable to see how errors in diet, particularly in596 words
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Article64 1916-09-08 16 Amongst the list of those who have satisfied the examiners in the Matriculation Examination. University of Hongkong, are the followingGoh Tiow Wan. High School, Malacca; Tob Eng Hoe, King Edward VII. School, Perak; Khoo Khoon Huat, St. Xavier’s Institute, Penang; Oon Aik Keong, Anglo Chinese School, Penang; Yeo64 words
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Article126 1916-09-08 16 We have to acknowledge cheque for 650 per Mr. W. E. Hooper, being fifth and final instalment of the total sum of 6250 generously contributed to Singapore Fighter No. 1 by the staff of the Jinricksha Department. We have received a cheque for 68.57 for the Malayan Aircraft126 words
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467 1916-09-08 16 Many schemes are now being considered for laying down the large new mercantile tonnage that will be required for the post-war period. Naturally tho new ships will embody the very latest ideas in naval architecture and engineering, but tho question arrives,467 words
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373 1916-09-08 16 The report of the financial adviser, Mr. W. J. F. Williamson, on the Siamese budget for the year ending March 31 next indicates that, in spite of the effects of war, which are bound to be felt everywhere to some extent, the373 words
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374 1916-09-08 16 At the meeting of the Board of Improvement, Nuwara Eliya, on August 22, the chairman stated that a suggestion had been made to introduce a scheme for the improvement of the town, under the new Housing Ordinance, The374 words
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Article218 1916-09-08 16 A party of twenty-nine officials belonging to the Ministries of Justice, Interior and Education, left Puket bn the evening of August 9 by steam launch, reaching the mainland at Trang on the following day. They left Trang by the passenger train at 8 20 a.m., reaching218 words
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Article37 1916-09-08 16 Ellis. —On August 31, 1916, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ellis, a son. Watson. —On September 7, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr, and Mrs. J. Watson, of Knala Lipis, a son.37 words
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Article48 1916-09-08 16 Thomas—Kerr.— On August 80, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. R. V. H. Burne, Leslie Arding Thomas, Straits Settlements Police, son of Dr. C. H. Thomas, Southaea, England, to Barbara Hume Christie, younger daughter of the late David Kerr, ana Mrs. Kerr, Leonie House, Singapore.48 words
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Article159 1916-09-08 16 SwoAPona, Sw>»B*Mg a 7) l#l6 exchange, On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4t| Demand 2/4fl PriT.to:» rn/, m (Hi On Francb BankJT. T. on o2C O" Indu Bank T. T. m On HoNQKONe...Bank d/d On Shanghai ...Bank d/d e 0,1 J T1 Bank T. T. 1K J B159 words
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Article350 1916-09-08 16 SlNQAPORN, Sll'TKMHKR 7, 1916. MINING. Y Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.0C 1 1 Ayer Weng 0-85 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.85 1.85 10 10 Kanabol 0.85 1.00 13 10 Kinta Association 4 00 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.5.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 8.00350 words
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Advertisement134 1916-09-08 16 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. T ic pom fre price of me Straus budget is $14 a yea r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe tor a year. Tne subscriphons134 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article118 1916-09-08 1 iseral Kubber Items 1 Plantation Companies 1 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 1 Chinese Rubber 8 Singapore and Rubber 4 Java Produce Market 5 Commercial Rubber 6 Commercial Rubber Co.’s Auction 6 August Rubber Returns... 7 Singapore Rubber Auctions 8 ILIOEAM® London Rubber Specials 1 hitings and Reports— Kedah Rubber118 words
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Article201 1916-09-08 1 Hie Officers’ Families Fund acknowledges r 5" rotl i the Bata Tiga (Selangor) Rubber and £25 from the Planters’ Stores Agency. r Newton takes over charge of Ud Simpan Estate, Mr. W. B. Anderson, om Kajang, succeeding him on Sungei l!ar a Estate le redding of Mr. A.201 words
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1110 1916-09-08 1 The Pinang Gazette reports There was a cheery atmosphere at the annual general meeting of tho shareholders of the Kedah Rubber Company, Limited, held on the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday, when the directors’ proposal of a1,110 words
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Article55 1916-09-08 1 (From Ouk Owk Corrhsrondbnt.) London, August 30. Sungei Way pays an interim dividend of 20 per cent., and Morgui Crown a final of 10 and Rubber Trust a final of 3. London, August 31. The following interim dividends are an nounced: Kapar Para 15 and Clu 155 words
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409 1916-09-08 1 The incidence of the excess profits duty in the case of plantation companion has not yet been definitely settled. Though there is little doubt that tlioy will eventually reooivo special treatment, says the Indiaman, of July 21, there has been generally adopted409 words
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Article164 1916-09-08 1 For thu period from September 8 to 14, iocluHivo, tho value of the highest grade of rubber in fixed at 2s. 3d. per lb., and the duty ou cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable ou an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules164 words
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3651 1916-09-08 2 A meeting of tho Planters’ Association of Malaya was held at tho P.A.M. offices in the Mercantile Bank buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on August 30, Mr. W. Duncan, presiding. We reproduce the following account from the Malay Mail: On3,651 words
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1203 1916-09-08 3 The sixth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Lok Kawi Rubber Co.. Ltd., was held at the office of the company, 28, Fenchurch-street, London, E.C., on July 20, Mr. Thomas Ritchie (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman1,203 words
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Article348 1916-09-08 3 The report of the Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the result of the year’s trading shows a net profit, after providing for the manager’s commission and allowing for 10 per cent, depreciation on buildings, plant, machinery, etc., of £11,661, which, with tho carry forward,348 words
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1085 1916-09-08 3 The sixth auoual general mooting of tho shareholders of the Tetnerloh Coconut and Rubber Estate, Limited, was hold in the registered office of the company, 9, Reach Street, Penang, on August 26, says the Pinang Gazette. Mr. W. H.1,085 words
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557 1916-09-08 3 Presiding at the general meeting of tho Anglo Dutch Plantations of Java, the Hon. C. 11. Strutt (the chairman) reforred to the questions of the expropriation of privato lands in Java. In the course of his remarks ho said The Government had557 words
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Article139 1916-09-08 3 lI.M. Consul at Kiung chow (Hoi how) reports that tho first export of rubber from tho Island of Hainan started during 1915, and remarks that it will be interesting to noto the progress of this iudustry. Trees wero introduced into the island in 1910 by two Chinese companies.139 words
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1703 1916-09-08 4 Tbe fifth ordinary annual general mooting of the Bukit Ijok (Selangor) Rubber Com pany, Limited, was held on July 17, at the registered office, 3, Raymond Buildings, Gray’s Inn, LondoD, W.C., Mr. Gerald Kingsley (chairman of the company) presiding.1,703 words
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Article123 1916-09-08 4 U. S. Consul Harry Campbell, detailed as Vice-Consul at Singapore, in a report on the rubber industry of the Malay Peninsula, says —Singapore, duo to its excellent shipping facilities in close touch with the producing sections, has bocomo tho most important primary rubber market in the world.123 words
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1105 1916-09-08 4 The ordinary general meeting of the Petoong Java Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on July 20, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. H. J. Welch presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, unfortunately our1,105 words
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539 1916-09-08 4 Tbe sixth ordinary general meeting of the Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates, Limited, wn held on July 27, at Winchester Honse, E G. Sir William E. Ward, K.G.8.I., M.A, chairman of the company, presided, and, ia moving the adoption of the report and539 words
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2029 1916-09-08 5 fifth annual general meeting of the mbers of the Port Dickson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Snbber Estates, Limited, was held on July Jr Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E C S* r William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. She’ chairman), presiding. Tbe Chairman said2,029 words
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316 1916-09-08 5 The report by tbo directors of the Bukit K.B. Rubber Co., Ltd., to the sixth annual general meeting of the members, to be held within the Exchange Buildings, on September 9, is as follows The directors beg tq submit316 words
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Article148 1916-09-08 5 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of tho Java produce market for tho week ending September 1 Batavia, September 1. Rubber Market.—The rubber market is firm and prices for first latex148 words
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764 1916-09-08 5 A general meeting of the Koala Lompor District 1'lauters’ AHHociatioa was held on Saturday in the P.A.M. meeting room, Mercantile Bank Buildings, Koala Lompor, with Mr. F. G. Harvey in the chair. There were present Mossrs. F.764 words
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Article1798 1916-09-08 6 Tbe sixth annual general meeting of the Marawan (Java) Robber Plantations, Limited, was hold on July 28, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. H. L. Coghlan presiding. Tho Chairman said: Gentlemen, 1 am glad1,798 words
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757 1916-09-08 6 There was quite a large gathering of representatives of European and Chinese mercantile houses at 100, Robinson Road, on Friday afternoon, when the Commercial Rubber Company, Ltd., formally opened their new premises for trading purposes. Invitations had been extended to most of the757 words
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Article71 1916-09-08 6 At the Commercial Rubber Company’s auction, held on Monday, at their own godowns the following prices were realized, viz. Sheet smoked good ribbed 9106 to 9115 unsmoked good plain 102 104 Crepe good dark 84 bark 60 78 At this the first auction held by the71 words
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610 1916-09-08 6 The report by the directors of th« i Estates, Ltd., and statement of account at March 81. 1916, presented atTIf ordinary general meeting of ibarehoM.- 22, Renfiold Street. Glasgow, »,7 was as follows K 81 The610 words
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2194 1916-09-08 7 The sixth ordinary general meeting of in Mount Austin (Johore) Rubber Estates, r mifced was held on July 25, at the Council of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M G„ pr2,194 words
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Article680 1916-09-08 7 Cherapedak.—11.000 IbH. Cbimpul.—14,117 lbs. Hasin. —17.885 lbs. Krubong.—14,102 lbs. Lendu. —17,550 lbs. Merlimau. —128,816 lbs. Permata. —4,560 lbs. ltadella.—13,557 lbs. Sungei Bahru. —22,568 Ibp. Seo Koe. —8,031 lbs. Tebong Estate.— 63,000 lbs. Straits Rubber.—229,000 lbs, Penang R.E.—179,500 lbs. Tali Ayer. —85,000 lbs. Rubana. 62,000 lbs. Bagan Serai.—83,000680 words
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839 1916-09-08 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Rubber Association’s 258th auction was held on August 80 and 31, when there were offered for sale piculs 11,192.70 or 1,492,860 lbs. (tons 666.28). Prices realised Average Prices. Sheet smoked fine ribbed 8114 to 8118 8116839 words
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647 1916-09-08 8 The secretary communicates the following:— The sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Jelutong Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the company's office, No. 86, River Side, Malacca, on Thursday, August 81, at 12 noon. There were present Messrs. Tan647 words
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961 1916-09-08 8 Stock o:„ Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange p P gapore Capital Value Companies. Prices? cirS? n Co> 8 1M 1915. 150,000 2/- 60% Anglo-Malay ll/e 10 1 6 j,000 £1 20% 25% Bakap Plantations961 words
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Advertisement102 1916-09-08 10 IH BUN BRAND I BEER I Obtainable from every Liquor Dealer at the following prices from April 1, 1916, 1 ASAHI BEER, Quarts $ll.BO per case of 4 doz. I (Retail Price $3.00 per doz). I ASAHI BEER, Pints $10.50 per case of 6 doz. I (Retail Price $1.90 per102 words
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