The Straits Budget, 15 September 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-09-15 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3057 Singapore. Friday. September 15. 1916. ESTABLISHED OVIR HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article274 1916-09-15 1 aders—'he Latest Offensive 12 tinerica’s Viewpoint 12 griculture in the F.M.S. 12-13 be Spirit of the Troops 13 lumania’s Share 13 apan and the War 13-14 ;al and Gkskhal jocal and Personal 1-2 'he War 8 6 iducation at Mnar 6 Smokes for our Soldiers 6 led274 words
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Article4898 1916-09-15 1 e Secretary of the War Office issues a 0 e Dnder the Defence of the Realm n. ’i 0 Regulations, 1914, warning L t t B having the United Kingdom for inu. i UB a .k road that documents, whether r written, other than those needed lain4,898 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1354 1916-09-15 3 Rkutkk’s Tklkgkams. Severe Fighting. HAND TO HAND STRUGGLE AT LEUZE. Germans at a Disadvantage. Rkutkk’s Tklkgrams. London, September 7, 1.25 a.m. General Haig’s communique says There is severe fighting at Ginchy. A large enemy party emerging from Courrellette was scattered by our artillery. Fifty prisoners were brought iuRkutkk’s Tklkgkams. - 1,354 words
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Article1645 1916-09-15 3 Deadly French Guns. REDUCING THE ENEMY TO IMPOTENCE. Successful Raids by the British. LondoD, September 8, 1 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig says in his communique: Our artillery dispersed enemy working parties east and south east of Gincby and between tho Somme and tho Ancre our urtilhry succe ssfully1,645 words
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Article2325 1916-09-15 4 Splendid Work. GENERAL HAIG’S TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS. Germans Falling Like Flies. London, September 9, 12.50 a.m. Genera] Sir Douglas Haig says in the communique There was an intense artillery bombardment on both sides. The general situation is unchanged. LondoD, September 9, 1.40 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig’s2,325 words
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Article979 1916-09-15 4 British Raids. ENEMY SUFFERS SEVERE CASUALTIES. War in the Air on Every Front. London, September 11, 5 Sir Douglas Haig’s communique sar enemy counter attack north •> > t of repulsed. The enemy’s trcD<: j 9C nre Neuve Cliapelle were entered atm casualties were inflicted. Slivered An enemy979 words
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Article1556 1916-09-15 5 Fierce Fighting. HAND TO HAND WORK AT GINCHY. More Trouble in Greece. London, September 12, 12.15 a.m. General Haig in his communique says; The situation south of the Ancre is unchanged. There is fierce hand to hand fighting at Ginchy. London, September 12, 12.50 p.m. General Haig reports:1,556 words
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Article1213 1916-09-15 5 Big Strides. FRENCH OFFENSIVE WITH FINE RESULTS. Spirit of British Troops. London, September 12, 3.15 p.m. General Haig's communique says: Last evening our artillery caaaod two large conflagrations in an enemy's ammunition depot at Orandcourt. There wan some hostile artillery work against Delville Wood and Moquet Farm bat1,213 words
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357 1916-09-15 6 Two Malays of Ipou were charged recently the Ipoh Police Court with cheating in respect of jewellery. A Malay named Krasi had complained to the police that on .1 uly 25 he met the two men in Brewster Road, Ipoh, aud was357 words
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Article272 1916-09-15 6 Those who are interested iu the welfare of Johore State, says a correspondent, will be glad to know that the English school building which has been under construction since 1914 is completed and is waiting for an opening ceremony before being occupied. Situated iu the heart of272 words
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Article584 1916-09-15 6 Ou Tuesday, wo forwarded to Mr. E. Gill a draft ou the ItongkoDg and Shanghai Banking Corporation in favour of the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund in Loudon for X46 lls. 2d.— $387.17, being for584 words
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281 1916-09-15 6 We have been asked to following appeal for the lUd (JrcL the Bengalee, Hindustani, Behari aud h' Mohaiuedans and Hindus:-- J d/r| Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, be, u approach you with the followin' Rr)n# a 7* 10 general collection is281 words
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217 1916-09-15 6 We have seen a statement of tbe result! of a Fancy Fair held by the British community at Soerabaya on July 16 on btLalf of the Allied Red Cross Funds aud vre cm only remark that the result is quite217 words
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Article124 1916-09-15 6 (From Our Own Cohrmpondekt.) Penang. September Tbe Governor inspected the Volunteers on tbe Esplanade |,j, and afterwards spoke highly o rt .p o ri He endorsed tbe Colonial hecr y aD j bearing on the ruarcbing ot pp e re recalled that 44 members of V aD j124 words
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5342 1916-09-15 7 I in inquiry was op® 11 in the Marine Court I Tuesday with regard to the circumCinces attending the fire on board the R tor ship Glenartney, alongside No. 4 secf 0 Tanjong Pagar wharves, on August 25. K5,342 words
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103 1916-09-15 8 (From Our Own Corrkspondhnt.) Penang, September 13. The Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell reviewed the past half year at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, touching upon various aspects of the trade of the port. After discussion, the meeting resolved,103 words
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Article33 1916-09-15 8 Rbutrk’s Tblburam. London, September 12, 8 p.m. Four very strong earthquake shocks were felt in central .lava on Saturday night. Houses wero damaged but there are no reports of casualties.Rbutrk’s Tblburam. - 33 words
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953 1916-09-15 8 The Daily Chronicle's special correspondent at British headquarters in Franoo writes: The dispatch riders are a constant source of wonder and admiration. Their missions are often of the most perilous, and tbe mortality among them has been considerable. Behind953 words
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407 1916-09-15 8 The Cairo correspondent of the Horn*, a letter dated August 4 writes an fnii„ B The Sherif of Mecca has established fc telegraphic communication with Ewnt j the world from Mecca via Jedda and service has been organised in a verv s407 words
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Article31 1916-09-15 8 Rkutkr’s Telegram. London, September 7, 4.30 p m. Increases in exports for August amount to £15,181,468 and in imports to £6.715,9D as against those for August last year.Rkutkr’s Telegram. - 31 words
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Article217 1916-09-15 8 A French officer who has just returned to Paris from duty with the. British army the following story of the tight for 1 o_. A dozen Australians were bebind cb£S shooting at the Germans,who, from less than twenty yards away, wore J in deadly volleys. One of217 words
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1114 1916-09-15 9 London Finance. HOLID AY FEELING ASSERTS ITSELF. From Our Own Correspondent. H London, August 10. R f a been a week of brilliant hammer- 1 hv the Allies on all the fighting fronts, H°i> would be invidious to try to estimate 5 is t be most important, but I believe1,114 words
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275 1916-09-15 9 The Secretaries of tbe Chamber of Commerce, Penang, forward for public information precis of correspondence which has taken place between the Chamber and tbe management of tbe F.M.S. railways on tbe subject of a claim for shortage in a consignment of anthracite coal delivered to the275 words
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Article156 1916-09-15 9 The following appointments are notified in the Government Ga/ette: —The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G, to be the Governor’s Deputy during his absence in the F.M.S. and Penang; Mr. A. R. Adams to be an unofficial member of tho Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements for a156 words
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132 1916-09-15 9 A bill is to bo introduced into the Legislative Council to amend tho Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Ordinance 1901. The now provision is that an officer retiring on pension from the servico of the Colony, who also draws a pension from any Protected Malay State,132 words
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702 1916-09-15 9 The delivery of the Appoal Court's judgment in the Vivat-Brisbane collision case was not concluded in time for more than the bare result to be given in our last issue. In this caso action arose out of tbo collision between tbo702 words
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Article220 1916-09-15 9 The Rev. W. S. Kelley, formerly Chaplain of Selangor, writing from homo on July 26, says A line to report safo arrival in the old country after a loDg and interesting journey. I had a vory nico timo with Mr Severn in Hongkong and220 words
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199 1916-09-15 9 (From Our Own Cokkksfondknt.) Penang, September 11. The following cablo from tho llaguo is printed in the Sumatra Post:— Rumanian military authorities on entering Hermannstadt, tho historic capital of Tran, sylvania, issued the following proclamation to the populace: You are also199 words
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Article337 1916-09-15 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Hbaro circular, dated the 0th instant. Messrs. Fraser and Co. stato The search continues for any shares in the local rubbor section that appear a cheap speculative purchase and whilst there are always a few buyers of the better337 words
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Article197 1916-09-15 9 We are requested to give publicity to the following cable recoivod by the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements, from tho War Office on Wednesday last:—ln the past refunds havu been given to candidates for commissions who proceed to the United Kingdom at their own expense197 words
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1911 1916-09-15 10 London, August 11 The nation which is supposed to take its pleasures sadly ought to be doubly complimented on not taking any at all. Bank Holiday has come and gone: and to morrow m tho festival of1,911 words
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366 1916-09-15 10 In connection with the celebration of Our Day,” for the Red Cross and St. John's Ambulance Association, the following committees have been appointed Gknkral Commiti kk. Chairman. —Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C M G. Honorary secretary.—F. Hilton. J. H. Waring. Honorary treasurer.366 words
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Article87 1916-09-15 10 Tho lion, treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following farther contributions: Previously acknowledged $14,355 W. G. Stirling 20 Sit Swee Kam 30 Tan Kim Wall 200 Sim Cheng Mea87 words
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Article115 1916-09-15 10 Mr. A. E. Thoy, who from 1901 to 1904 was a permanent way inspector on tho Singapore and Kranji railway, lias been killed in Bangkok. He was staying with his son in Rong Muang road and was stabbed by a Siamese on tho 4th inst., at115 words
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592 1916-09-15 10 THE SULTAN OF PE R AK. His Highness Installed As Ruler. (t itoM Oil, Own Comksm)*^ Kualu Kwgur, Septcmbe, 7 Kuala kanßsar is briuhtei an,l i- than it was yosterday. Trains arc e i from various parts of tho State biX" 1 Malays, who are provided f r e during592 words
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Article61 1916-09-15 10 From Our Own Corrk*i ,oS,,knT Penang, September HThe Sumatra. Post, Djambi revolt, says tha policy due to Governor-General Id^ b Tbe of concentrating the tr°ops tUoUsa nds. rebels, are reported to destroyed on Saroelaugoen was attacke y jW in*! to the Ist instant. T^e tro b Sultan61 words
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Article29 1916-09-15 10 Rbutkk’s Tkleobav. London, September Now York: KollowinR on W tjo p jj* striking otroot car strike local transportation K threatens city, involving 800, ouu uitRbutkk’s Tkleobav. - 29 words
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Article37 1916-09-15 11 rTbe straits limes is not responsible for jnions of its correspondents. rrespondentB should bear in mind that [uiust be short and to the point. r > rambling epistles are liable to be [Xed or ruthlessly cut down.|37 words
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Article225 1916-09-15 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Yesterday I cabled to the Bank of r„ t land to credit of War Office £2,250 for Malaya No. ‘29 (“Fighter"), The Negri gembilan, presented by the residents of Negri Setubilan. Subscriptions are still required to complete Malaya No.225 words
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Article350 1916-09-15 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—The judgment in the recent action of Boustead and Co. v. Johnson should prove of great interest to the majority of men in the employment of firms in Singapore. Tbe judge decided that the agreement between tbe firm and350 words
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Article166 1916-09-15 11 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. It would be interesting to know ln what way the public have protection gainst amateur buglers and such liko perwho practice on their instruments when, how, and wherover they please. Whilst reraising their efforts to become proficient in166 words
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Article231 1916-09-15 11 Rkutkk’s TkLKURAMS. London, September 6, 10.30 a m. The Hague: The Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies reports that the village of Moeara-tambesi was occupied after heavy fighting. It is presumed that the family of the former Sultan is concerned in the disturbances. London, September 6, 7.30Rkutkk’s TkLKURAMS. - 231 words
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Article154 1916-09-15 11 Rei ter’s Telegrams. London, Soptember 7, 11.15 a.m. Washington: Mr. Lansing has indicated that the amendments to the Revenue Bill would not be made effective unless diplomatic efforts to remove Allied restrictions on American trade failed. London, September 8, 12.10 p.m. Washington A conference of bothRei ter’s Telegrams. - 154 words
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Article63 1916-09-15 11 Rkctkk’s Tblkgkam. London, September 12, 12.40 p.m. Portland: The Republicans assisted the Progressives in a most significant victory in the state elections in Maine, returning Mr. Milliken as Governor by a majority of 13,000 and also two United States senators for Congressmen. The increase in theRkctkk’s Tblkgkam. - 63 words
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Article54 1916-09-15 11 Rkutkr’s Tklkgkam. London, September H, 5.85 p.m. About fifty candidates, half of whom were Indians, competed for tho Indian Civil Service examination. Tho results aro expectod to bo announced very shortly. The examination applies to India alone, as no vacancies aro being tilled in the Home CivilRkutkr’s Tklkgkam. - 54 words
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Article37 1916-09-15 11 Rkltkk’s Tkliokam. London, September 12, 12 20 p.m. Amsterdam Legislation is being introduced providing for draining the Zuider Zoo at an estimated coHt of eleven millions sterling, the work to take fifteen years.Rkltkk’s Tkliokam. - 37 words
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Article32 1916-09-15 11 Kkutkk’s Tklkokam. Loudon, September H, 5.85 p.m. Tho P. and O. Steam Navigation Co. meeting unanimously approved in confirming tho conditional agreement with the Now Zealand Shipping Company.Kkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 32 words
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Article299 1916-09-15 11 Rk UTIR’s TbLIORAM. London, September 7, 12.10 p.m. Tho Times appeals to the War Office to withdraw from the arrangement by which Mossrs. Kalli are appointed sole jute buying agents for the Government. It says the London juto firms criticise the amended scheme mainly because the submission ofRk UTIR’s TbLIORAM. - 299 words
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Article94 1916-09-15 11 Reuter's Tklkgram. London, September 12, 12.20 p.m. Quebec: The central span of the Quebec bridge, the largest cantilever suspension bridge in the world, collapsed this morning and foil into the St. Lawrenco precipitating workmen into the water. Up to the present 27 men are missing. Five bodiesReuter's Tklkgram. - 94 words
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Article61 1916-09-15 11 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Soptember 13, 2.50 p m. Tokio: Judge Gary, Prosidontof the United States Steel Corporation, addressing the Chamber of Commerce, appealod for the promotion of harmonious relations between the two countries and for co operation bet ween Japanese and American business mem in order toReuter’s Telegram. - 61 words
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Article34 1916-09-15 11 Kkutkk’s Tklkcjram. London, September 12, 7 p.m. Havre: The Dutch Ovorsea Trust has obtained the releaso of 422,000 kilograms of kapok and has also arranged for the importation of cocoa and beans.Kkutkk’s Tklkcjram. - 34 words
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Article28 1916-09-15 11 Rkutkk’s Tklkgkam. London, September 11, 12.85 p.m. Chick Evans has won tho American amateur golf championship, boating Gardner by four up and throe to play.Rkutkk’s Tklkgkam. - 28 words
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Article23 1916-09-15 11 Kkutkk’s Tklkoram. London, September 5, 1.85 p.m. Cairo, official: Tho average condition of tho cotton crop is 96 per cent.Kkutkk’s Tklkoram. - 23 words
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Article24 1916-09-15 11 Kkutkk’s Tklkgkam. Loudon, September 18, 1.10 p.m. Router is informed that Mr. Tripling hus no intention of going to Italy.Kkutkk’s Tklkgkam. - 24 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article250 1916-09-15 11 A large crowd gathered to see the match between tbo S.C.C. and a Naval team on the former’s ground on September 7, and club members and friends appreciated the fact that fencing had been put up to provont the field of play being encroached upon. The visitors were unfortunate250 words
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Article300 1916-09-15 11 The men’s golf championship of Malacca for 1916 was played for during August and resulted in a win fur A. E. Mullaly with a net score of 173. The following cards woro returned: A. E. Mullaly 41 44 42 40*173 M. Macken/.io 45 44 44 42 175 A. B.300 words
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Article216 1916-09-15 11 Our readers will learn with satisfaction, says the L. and C. Express, that tho Govern* wont is taking energetic weaHuroH to count* eract Gorman propaganda in China by tho iHHUo of a periodical in Chinoao characters, Cheng pao, together with a poster in Cbinoso which is b«;iu*4 distributed216 words
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Obituary70 1916-09-15 11 OBITUARY. Kkutkk’h Tklkokam. London, September 12, 12.20 p.m. Tho death is announced of Sir .lames Sivewright, K.C.M.G. DEATHS. Musso.—On Sunday, September 10, 1916, at No. 46, Morrison Hill Hoad, Hongkong, Blanche Musso. Doeply rogrotted. Van Dkr Bkbk.— On September 14, 1916, at May Villa, BufTalo Hoad, Singapore, Maria Ida (daughter70 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1058 1916-09-15 12 till the Allies have achieved their object.— Straits Times, September 8. Two months and a half have elapsed since the first hammer stroke of the Allies fell upon the German lines on and around the Somme. Since those fateful days, when the liun awakened to the facttill the Allies have achieved their object.— Straits Times, September 8. - 1,058 words
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Article1054 1916-09-15 12 .—Straits Times, September 9. The telegrams giving particulars of the United States’ new revenae bill make curious reading to British eyes. It is a far-reaching bill this, not only providing additional means of revenae for the country, bat authorising retaliatory measures against countries discriminating commercially against America daring.—Straits Times, September 9. - 1,054 words
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Article1094 1916-09-15 12 —Straits Times, September 11. Speaking at a banquet in connection a I the installation of the Sultan of P enk I Kuala Kangsar, last week, Sir Arthur Vo," I expressed his regret that Malay, J neglecting general forms of economic i® I culture for the cultivation—Straits Times, September 11. - 1,094 words
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Article984 1916-09-15 13 Straits Times, September 12. r Douglas Haig’s tine tribute to the spirit and dash of the troops under his command makes good reading, The British loader is not usually given to saying more than he means. He has the rare gifts of keeping his own.— Straits Times, September 12. - 984 words
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Article916 1916-09-15 13 progress appears to render probable. —Straits Times, September 18. So little has yet transpirod in the Rumanian field of operations that it is not at all clo&r what part has been assigned to the latest recruit to the Allied ranks by the General Staff—whether that part is toprogress appears to render probable. —Straits Times, September 18. - 916 words
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Article1001 1916-09-15 13 economic progress.—Straits Times. September 14. Reuter informs us to-day tnat, at a meeting of tbe Tokio Chamber of Commeroe, tbe President of tbe United States Steel Corporation appealed to its members for tbe promotion of harmonious relations between Japan and America, as well as commercial coeconomic progress.—Straits Times. September 14. - 1,001 words
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Article85 1916-09-15 14 Tho rate of mortality in tho Settlement of Singapore for the week ended September 2 was 24.70 per wille of the population. The total number of deaths was 166, of which 118 were male subjects and 48 female. Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis 22, malaria fever 18, beri-bori85 words
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1229 1916-09-15 14 The third annual general meeting of the Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, 1A, Malacca Street, Singapore, on Saturday, when there were present Messrs. Tan Khearn Hock (chairman) presiding, the Hon’ble Dr. Lim Boon1,229 words
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885 1916-09-15 14 The ninth annual ordinary general meeting of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., was held at Penang on the 9th inst. The Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams presided, and the others present were Messrs, the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell, A. S.885 words
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404 1916-09-15 14 The Fire Brigade had a busy day on Saturday. Besides having to stand by the Glenartney, as has been the case every day now for a week, there was a call to a Chinese house in the morning, and at nigbt a lire404 words
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1121 1916-09-15 15 In the brilliant sunshine of a gorgeous mer morning Roger David Casement, i recreant knight, walked to the scaffold t Pentonville PrisoD, and paid the penalty I treachery to his country. Convicted °{high treason and sentenced to death, Case-1,121 words
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292 1916-09-15 15 In tbe Bangkok International Court on tbe 2nd inst. judgment was delivered in tbe case in which Messrs. Markwald and Co, Ltd., a German firm, claimed damages from Pbya Cboduk, proprietor of tbe chop Seng Ju Thyo, for breach292 words
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216 1916-09-15 15 The music-hall has produced not one single lyric which has any chance of living in the national memory, except perhaps as a monument of vulgarity aud inanity.’’ In a Fortnightly Review articlo which will probably arouse violent resentment in some quarters216 words
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Article1103 1916-09-15 15 What the war yet holds of marvel or surprise,” who shall predict! Its past and present hold already not a littlo of both. When, a year or so ago, the headmaster of Harrow told his1,103 words
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663 1916-09-15 15 Mr. Edmund Candler, writing from Basra (Mesopotamia), on .June 23, says Basra is a green spot. The true palm zono begins a few mileH above Kornali and extends to the north of the Shatt-le-Arab, but it clings closely to663 words
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1543 1916-09-15 16 Philip Gibbs, writing from British head quarters in Franco on .July 26, says:— Along all tho front of our attack from Poziires eastwards to tho north of Bazentinlo Grand and High Wood (Foureaux Wood) and swinging south a1,543 words
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Article145 1916-09-15 16 A serious loss of money and jewellery sus* tained on F'riday by Colonel and Madame Fillis, of Fillis’s Circus, is at present being investigated by tbe police. The property has been reported as consisting of 9800 in notes and a quantity of jewellery of high value, and145 words
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Article79 1916-09-15 16 Tho Cauadian Pacific Railway’s newlyestablished Research Department is working upon a method whereby a commercially satisfactory paper pulp can be made from flax straw. Western Canada will await with very direct interest tho outcome of any plan for utilising the enormous straw resources that at79 words
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1154 1916-09-15 16 Mr. Hamilton Fyfe writes in the Daily Mail:— Where I King, Emperor, or Sovereign People, I would have no generals in my service older than forty-five. If a man is not capable of commanding an army at1,154 words
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387 1916-09-15 16 Whatever onr views about the war,” said Mr. A. G. Gardiner, President of tbe Institute of Journalists, speaking at a luncheon of the Foreign Press Association on July 27, 44 we all of us feel that there meat be a certain387 words
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Article157 1916-09-15 16 The steamers of the government are to be re named a8 tbavoB Strathendrick to be Anstraldale, trft j. to be Anstralford; Stratbairly to pool; Strathford to be Australglen, >tr to be Aostralrange Strathbeg t< 0 rfttbmount; Stratbesk to be Australbrook, S W leven to be Australcrag, bt157 words
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938 1916-09-15 17 I liis report upon the trade of Canton 1915. the Commissioner of Customs vi that in the Canton region the year has *Lue known as The Year of the great A further decline of938 words
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1030 1916-09-15 17 The young newcomer to the billet sat up with a start and started in wonderment while the ground rocked under him, says a writer in the Daily Mail. Needn’t be alarmed, sonny," quoth an old timer there as he1,030 words
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405 1916-09-15 17 It is officially notified that none of the military service acts in England will apply to Oovernment officers or permanent employees of firms in India. Furlough, says the Rangoon Gazette, is not popular at present with business men and it is not available405 words
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Article16 1916-09-15 17 Cuba. —On September 11, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrn. C. Kenneth Chea, a non.16 words
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Article156 1916-09-15 17 SlNGAPORK, SKl'TBMIiSK 14, 1916. EXCHANC1E. On Lom'C m Bank 4 m/s 2/4if Demand 2/4, Private 8 oqt 2/4} j On Francs Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. 174J On Hongkong...Bank d/d 7j On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 76 On Java Bank T. T. 185J On156 words
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Article367 1916-09-15 17 Singapore, Sri'Tkmmkk 14. 1016. MINING. y“ue Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.40 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.85 1.85 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 4.60 6.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Minos 8.00 5367 words
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Advertisement133 1916-09-15 17 NOTICE. The post free price of the Strain Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries i* W* year. Tne post fre price of the Straus Budget is If 4 y*»a t to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subacriptions for133 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article126 1916-09-15 1 General Rubber Items 1 Singapore Rubber Auctions 1 August Rubber Returns... 2 Burning Camphor 3 Java Produce Market Capt. L. G. Colos Killed 3 Penang Rubber Auctions 4 Appeal to Jobore Planters 4 Shanghai Robber Companies 5 Commercial Rubber Co.'s Auction 6 Dispute Over a Patent 6 Telegrams— London126 words
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Article283 1916-09-15 1 A casualty list dated August 18 reports 2nd Lieut. H. B. Cox, Liverpool, as killed. This probably refers to Mr. H. B. Cox, of Sungei Choh Estate, who had a commission in the 5th Liverpools. Much regret has been caused in the Klang district by receipt of news283 words
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87 1916-09-15 1 London, September 8. The rubber market is steady and there are moderate sales. The latest quotations are:— Fine sheet 2/1 to 2/2 Crepe 2/2 2/8 Fine hard Para 3/2 3/4 The last report was as follows London, August87 words
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38 1916-09-15 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipob. September 12. Jacob, a Tamil boy, has been sentenced to death for the mnrder of Mr. Robert Kennedy of Tapah Rubber Estate on Augnst 4.38 words
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Article24 1916-09-15 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, September 7. The following interim dividends have been declared: Harpenden and Linggi each 25 per cent.24 words
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Article262 1916-09-15 1 The report of the Semenyih Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested amounted to 39,365 lbs., as compared with the estimato of 31,000 lbs. The cost of production of the crop f.o.b. Malay States was approximately Is. 1.76 d. per lb., and the all262 words
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277 1916-09-15 1 Presiding at the meeting of the Malayan Rubber, Loan and Agency Corporation, Limited, on July 24. Mr. T. 0. Streeten said the shareholders had been told in the report that the reconstruction had been carried through quite satisfactorily. It had entailed a great277 words
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Article274 1916-09-15 1 The report of the Selangor United Robber Estates, Limited, states that no planting was done during the year, but 113 acres were felled on St. Andrew estate. This area has now been burned and clearing is proceeding. According to the latest reports received from the company’s274 words
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447 1916-09-15 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report under date September 7 Bidding was again uncertain when the sale was resumed this morning. Fine ribbed smoked sheet touched $l2O per picul, but only two parcels fetched this figure while prices paid for fine447 words
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1942 1916-09-15 2 The sixth ordinary general meeting of H.. a Kellas Rubber Estates, Limited, was i on duly 24 in the Council Room, Rubber iVV rs Association, 38, EiatcLnap, E C K r j-hlwaid Bedford, C E. (chairman1,942 words
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1153 1916-09-15 2 The thirteenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Hajah Huhbor Company, Limited, was held on duly 24, in the Council Boom of the Rubber Growers’ Aaao* ciation (Incorporated), 88, Easteheap, E.C., Mr. H. K. Rutherford (chairman of the company)1,153 words
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Article254 1916-09-15 2 Jimah.—16,260 lbs. Mandai-Teknng.—8,895 lbs. Porak River Valley.—11,621 lbs. Semanggol.—7,700 lbs. Juru.—14,500 lbs. Kong Lee.—960 lbs. Lanadron.—109,252 Iba. Ledbury.—59,480 Iba. Cluny.—22,606 Iba. Senawang.—28,484 Iba. Sandycroft.—28,608 Iba. Hatu Anaiu.—18,698 Iba. Batu Village,—2,678 Iba. Pengkalan Durian.- 9,882 Iba. Tanah Merab.—17,050 Iba. Bute.—10,141 Iba. Somauibu.—18,820 Iba, Sungoi Hawaii.—19,219 Iba. Chong.—10,095 Iba.254 words
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2160 1916-09-15 3 Tho Seventh annual ordinary general me* ting of tho Cicely Kubber Estates Company, Ltd., was held ou July 27, at 4, Lloyd’s venue, E C., I)r. S. Kideal (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said This is2,160 words
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246 1916-09-15 3 The Malay Mail reports that there was an interesting interlude in the Kuala Lumpur polico court ou Saturday during a case in which a Tamil was charged with attempt ing to crimp two coolies from Wardieburn Estate. Due of the Tamil246 words
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135 1916-09-15 3 Messrs. Francis Puek and Co., Singapore, supply us with tho following report ou the position of tbe Ja?a pro luce market for tbe week ending September 8 Batavia, September 8. Rubber Market.—The rubber market is firm, first latex crepe touching135 words
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Article178 1916-09-15 3 Captain Lionel G. Coles, Royal Scots, previously posted as missing,” is now officially reported killed on duly 1, says the L. and C. Express. Captain Coles was the only son of Mr. Walter G. Coles, Chief Surveyor to the Board of Agriculture for Scotland, and178 words
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2425 1916-09-15 3 Malang Rubber Estates. DUAL CULTIVATION OF COFFEE AND RUBBER. Tapping Commenced Last Ye ar on July 2o, at the Institute Accountants, Moorgate Place Walter Norfolk (chairman of the c£l’ presiding. The Chairman said: The resort has been issued is a very full one"but 11 further elaborate on the position iS/fi2,425 words
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Article177 1916-09-15 4 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. adviso the Penang press that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their auction sale last week: Smoked ribbed sheet $118 to SI 18 plain sheet 105 No. 2 smoked sheet Ill H2 Unsmoked sheet 100 108 Crepe177 words
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Article1712 1916-09-15 4 The seventh annual general mooting of tho Prye Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limit ed, was held on July 17, at the offices of the company, 69, Eastcbe&p, E.C., Mr. W. F. de Bois Maclaren (chairman of the company)1,712 words
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Article73 1916-09-15 4 Tho honorary secretary of ti.o Johoro Planters' Association wisln s to remiud tho members of the Johoro planting community that the subscription list isnu*"l by tho Association for tho Planters' War Relief Fund closes on Moud.iy, the 18th iust., and a final appeal is now made73 words
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1003 1916-09-15 5 The sixth otdiuary g« m ral meeting of the Ritu (Make cat Rubber Estates, Limited, was held cu July 26, at the Council Room of the Ruhb» i Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, K.C Sir Ernest \Y.1,003 words
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755 1916-09-15 5 The sixth annual general meeting of the Bukit K. B. Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Exchange Buildings on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Simp, presided, and Mr. Neo Ong Hee (directoi) and Mr. C. Everitt were also present, with Mr.755 words
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947 1916-09-15 5 The fourth annual general meeting of the Mcrcbiston Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on July ‘24, at the offices of the company, Pinners’ Hall, Austin Friars, Mr. Edward Lawrence Hamilton (chairman of the com pany) presiding. The Chairman said947 words
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771 1916-09-15 5 SHANGHAI RUBBER COMPANIES. A Plea for More and F u ll er Information. The following letter appear* in China Daily News: 1 ln the Sir, —In a recent ismm don authority on plautafinn ,U a Lo stated that there was a lack of ru^ (r< *ho to say nothing of771 words
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1408 1916-09-15 6 I The annual general meeting of the Sungei via (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Limited, was W' Y| 0 n August 1, at the registered offices of Ecompany. 63, London Wall, E.C., Mr. W. Hr Luoiiig (the chairman) presiding. W Tbe1,408 words
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Article176 1916-09-15 6 At the Commercial Rubber Company’s auction held on Friday afternoon, a considerable quantity of the commodity was disposed of. Many more parcels could have been sold, but limits were too high. The following prices were realised Ribbed smoked sheet SI 12 to 116 Plain smoked sheet176 words
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837 1916-09-15 6 Tho sixth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of Juru Estates, Ltd., was held in Glasgow on August 2, Mr. T. A. Gallie, chairman of the company, presiding. In moviDg tho adoption of the report and accounts, the chairman said:—My colleagues, Major Craufurd837 words
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383 1916-09-15 6 The report of the Vallambroaa Rabbet Company, Ltd., states that on the Vullatnbrosa and Bukit Kraiong estates tho amount of rubber harvested and tho relative figures fot tho year are as follows :—Total crop estimate 681,000 lbs.) 599,816 lbs., average gross383 words
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Article403 1916-09-15 6 A case of somo interest to tho planting community of tlio F.M.S. .was recently decided in Kuala Lumpur by tlio Chief Seorotary to tlio F.M.S. Government under the Patents Knacttuont. The dispute, nays the Times of Malaya, aroso in connection with an application by Mr. T.403 words
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1618 1916-09-15 7 The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Company. Ltd., was held at the offices of the compauy, Chartered Bauk Chambers, at oood. on Tues day. There were pr< sent Messrs. K. A Stevens (chairman), A1,618 words
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978 1916-09-15 7 LONDON AND SINGAPORE RUBBER P RICES. STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES AUGUST 10 AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS SEPTEMBER 14. Stock w* Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange ain gapore Capital Value Comi'anirs. Pri“ g 19le AuRuat 10. 150,000 2/- 60% Anglo-Malay n, 9 in/ 6».000 XI 20% 25% Bakap Plantations 41/. la 26,750978 words
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