The Straits Budget, 3 November 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-11-03 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX Ho. 3064 Singapore. Friday, November 3, 1916. ESTABLISHED OVER NAIF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article228 1916-11-03 1 LEADERS— Rumania 14 War Loans Trust •#e eee 14 Singapore Rating ...14 15 The Empire First 15 Victory and Reverse 15 Consistency v. Patriotism 15-16 Pocket or Pockets 16 Fouling the Nest' ...16-17 Local and Ginseal— Local and Personal 1-2 Tho War 8-8 War Contributions 9-10 The228 words
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Article4798 1916-11-03 1 Hongkong’s “Our Day” seems to have bo(n fairly successful, but it was not so overwholmingly successful as one enthusiastic Wr iter seems to believe. "Hongkong,” he has shown once again that it is always ready to put its hand into its pocket tor a good cause if4,798 words
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THE WAR.
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Article2541 1916-11-03 3 Reuter’s Telegrams. Rumanian Position. RETREAT IN THE DOBRUDJA AREA. Another British Advance Made. Reuter’s Telegrams. London, October 28, 7.25 p.m# A Rumanian communique referring to the northern and north western fronts says All enemy attemts to debouch from Uzul Valley into Oitoz and S’anic Valleys were sanguinarily repelled.Reuter’s Telegrams. - 2,541 words
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Article1692 1916-11-03 3 Verdun Reversed. FRENCH MAKE STRIKING .PROGRESS. The Rumanian Situation. London, October 25, 1.5 a.m. Paris, official: On the Verdun front, after intense artillery preparation, we attacked on the right bank of the Meuse at midday and broke through the enemy lino everywhere on a front of Hoven kilomntroH1,692 words
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Article1988 1916-11-03 4 Verdun Victory. GAINS GREATER THAN EXPECTED. The Rumanian Situation. London, October 25, 7 p.m. Paris The Verdun offensive was timed for some days ago and was postponed on account of the weather. Apparently the enomy was surprised by the avalanche of heavy shells. The order f >r tho1,988 words
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Article1622 1916-11-03 5 Rumanian Position. HEAVY FIGHTING IN THE DOBRUDJA. Evacuation of Constanza. London, October 26, 9.45 p m. Odessa Particulars of the last days of the Russo-Rumanian occupation of Constanza have been gathered from arrivals and show that as many as fifteen aeroplanes dropped bombs in one day. Fifteen wounded1,622 words
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Article3367 1916-11-03 5 Rumanian Position. HOPE AND FEAR ABOUT SITUATION. Attack on British Transports. London, October 27, 7.45 p.m. A Rumanian communique says: There is no change in the Dobrudja or on tho Danube. We oontinund to advance in the Uzul Valley and have takon eighty prisoners. We have withdrawn in3,367 words
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Article1632 1916-11-03 6 TUESDAY S TELEGRAMS. Further Advance. GERMANS AGAIN BOMBARDING RHEIMS. Good Rumanian Progress Reported. London, October 80, 12.45 a.ui. General Haig reports: Wo vanced north-east of Lesboeufs and C ®F another trench. The enemy shelled various parts south of the Ancre. hi 8 thero was only intermittent shelling trench mortar activity.1,632 words
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Article1512 1916-11-03 7 Rumania. THE D0BRUDJA OFFENSIVE RESUMED. Progress of Salonika Forces. London, October 31, 3.10 a.m. A Vienna communiquo admits that tbo Rumanians drovo back the Austrians some miles south-west of Szurduk Pass. London, October 31, 12.15 p.m. A Russian communiquo says: The enemy was driven out of several villages1,512 words
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Article2402 1916-11-03 8 Eastern Campaign. RUMANIA CONTINUES SUCCESSFUL. Position in Mesopotamia. London, November, 1, 4.5 p.m. A Bucharest communique says: The Rumanians, havo captured Mount Rosea, near Bratocea, seventy five miles north of Bucharest, taking prisoners. The Rumanians continue to press the enemy northwards in the Vulcan Pass and repulsed Gorman2,402 words
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Article142 1916-11-03 8 Mr. E. T. C. Garland was present in the Ipoh Police Court on Thursday to give evidence in a case in which Kang Kao, driver of Car 735, was charged with not Laving slowed down when signalled to do so by Mr. Garland in Tambun Road.142 words
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Article132 1916-11-03 8 Mrs. A. B. Garrett acknowledges with many thanks the following subscripts above fund for Octobor Mr. G. S. Logan G. N. Allen Boxes, per Mrs. Llewellyn $36.80 It is understood that Mr. OHlett. Survey Department, has design' j fl matic Morse signalling apparatus er the trenches, and132 words
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5796 1916-11-03 9 The special meeting of the Singapore Cham ber of Commerce called for Monday afternoon was exceptionally interesting as various opinions were expressed on the question of the Colony war contributions to the Imperial Government. The Hon.5,796 words
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919 1916-11-03 10 A huge tire broke oat at Kampong Martin about 10.30 on Monday morning and proved to be most serious. The conflagration, unfortunately resulted in the loss of at least one life by suffocation. The aroa involved is one of nearly a mile in919 words
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Article236 1916-11-03 10 The Resident of Palembang states that Lieutenant De Qupis’ patrol with the assistant Resident of the Beoedenlanden arrived at Soeroelangoen on the 13th. He reports that all is quiet there. He is following up rebel tracks in many directions. Hadji Djeman of Bakoeng and several other leaders236 words
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Article173 1916-11-03 10 The funeral of the late Mr. A. L. M. Scott, who died at Nebong Tebal, on October ‘24 took place at the Western Road Cemetery. Penang, next day. The Rev. Keppel Garnier, Colonial Chaplain, officiated, and among those present were Messrs. L- C.173 words
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Article140 1916-11-03 10 Who Will Help About a year ago, at the suggest Singapore lady, we organised a fun purpose of sending Christmas gi British Mediterranean Expeditionary and it has been a matter of regr f anxiety that tho receipt of these J: was never acknowledged from Jn^j )e A lady passing through140 words
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6018 1916-11-03 11 Twenty thousand dollars will have been subscribed among the Indian communities towarJH the Red Cross Fund, and the bulk of this,” said Brigadier General D. II. Ridout C M.G., at the Victoria Memorial Hall. on October 24, is6,018 words
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520 1916-11-03 12 THE INCOME TAX. Mr. D. Y. Perkins Pleads for M ore Inquiry. To the Editor of the Strjit, Tim*,. Sir,—Since the fateful meotin,. of June 16 last, what one Q L j Uncii heard makes two proposition/ ead aQl1 clear, first that this ColSny is j„ f abuD<1 antly further520 words
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Article81 1916-11-03 12 (From Our Own Courk.spoM'KNT.) Penang, October 31. The Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams, presiding at the Penang Turf Club meeting, sai l this was the last year he would hold olhee lh e accouuts showed that the club started t e year with a balance of 14,83581 words
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Article186 1916-11-03 12 An extraordinary general meeting Straits Trading Company. Ltd., was hr Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr. r ra« Adam, at which a resolution was P altering the articles of association by tnting for article 115 (d) the When such resolution lias been pass < dirtetors may allot186 words
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3640 1916-11-03 13 Some interesting observations on the Municipal rates were made at a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on October ‘25, for the purpose of considering the estimates for 1917. There wore present: Messrs. F. J. Halifax (President), K. St.3,640 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1028 1916-11-03 14 —Straits Times, October 25. It has been obvious, no doubt, to many of our readers that wo tako a somewhat anxious view of the position in Rumania. Because of the vigour of public opinion in Britain and the domand of the peoplo for the truth and nothing but the—Straits Times, October 25. - 1,028 words
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Article1140 1916-11-03 14 in which it is barboured-Str.it, l, October 26. U T,mc We have had an opportunity of looking over the enactment creating The War Loans Investment Trust of Malaya, passed the other day by the Legislative Council of the Federated Malay States. It is a simple and clearin which it is barboured-Str.it, l, October 26. U T,mc". - 1,140 words
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Article1136 1916-11-03 14 Imperial responsibility.—Straits Times, October 27. Mr. Braddeil expressed quite acceratel, a meeting of the Singapore Municipal Con, missioners the other day, a widely prevalent feeling that the burden of rating is becouiin» too high in Singapore. A maximum fixed under the Municipal Ordinance, 15 per cent., we believe,Imperial responsibility.—Straits Times, October 27. - 1,136 words
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Article1054 1916-11-03 15 wo havo proved unworthy.-Straits Times October 28. There are certain advantages in a fairly w 'do experience of the larger public life.” e used the phrase recently in connection with tho question of local taxation proposals, and certain allegations that a binding pledge had been given. Sneerswo havo proved unworthy.-Straits Times October 28. - 1,054 words
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Article1073 1916-11-03 15 —Straits Times, October 30. Tho great French success at Verdun—great because so unexpected and so swift marks another stago m the overthrow of German power in tho wostern arena. It was a finely plannod assault, and it was carriod out suporbly by our Allies. In a few.—Straits Times, October 30. - 1,073 words
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Article1287 1916-11-03 15 trust their senso of citizenship.—Straits Times, October 81. We are well content with the docision of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce meet* field ycatorday. The revolting impression creatod by the previous meeting, that commercial Singapore is not willing to help the Empire in its groat financial need,trust their senso of citizenship.—Straits Times, October 81. - 1,287 words
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Article1080 1916-11-03 16 ono of tho greatest.—Straits Times, November 1) We do not wish to say that when tho Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbishire opens his mouth he puts his foot in it. Indeed, we haul hoped that with the comment, on broad lines, which we made yesterday the subjectono of tho greatest.—Straits Times, November 1) - 1,080 words
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Article1101 1916-11-03 16 .Stiaits Times, November 2. te “ivo<3 the other day l rom spondont in Java a reprint of an arti!l T*' person called C. If. Norman whioh 1 by a to have appeared in the Now Ab #l i im. We have no Ble of that paper and.Stiaits Times, November 2. - 1,101 words
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Article91 1916-11-03 17 The rafr of mortality in tho Settlement cf Singapore for the week ended October 21 was 29.17 per uiille of tho population. Tho total number of deaths was 196. of which 130 were male subjects and 66 female. Convulsions claimed 20, phthisis 28, malaria fever 23, beriberi91 words
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Article67 1916-11-03 17 A gentleman recently returned from England says that N. 8.” Johore Bahru, bad better not attempt to take a gramophone, gramophone records, or Japanese tea sets home. The restrictions are drastic and are rigidly enforced, and the duties imposed ruay exceed the value of the articles. Gramophone67 words
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Article74 1916-11-03 17 Mr. T. G. Day, managing editor of the Gazette, kindly iuforms us with reference to the paragraph appearing In a recent issue, which was taken from H journal, relating to the schoooer Ayesha, he lias received information which leaves r doubt that the Sarawak built ship of74 words
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Article62 1916-11-03 17 J he Penang Vuluoteer Pipe Band was L "ci nfully inaugurated the other day by 'Uoiling at the head of the Corps during a ruareh. Our veteran piper Mr. Frank nj donned khaki for the occasion ami I w ith tlm rest The Associated Pipers of Malaya62 words
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899 1916-11-03 17 Tho Singapore Harbour Beard's report for the half-year ending Juno 30, 1916, has boon issued and shewn that the credit balance of income and expenditure account for the half-year under review is 91,083,726.23. Of this sum,899 words
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211 1916-11-03 17 Tho F.M.S. Gazette contains tho draft of an enuctuionl to tuako financial provision for the public service for the year 1917, the items being as follow Pensions, retired allowances, gratuities, etc. 9 660,594 Interest on advances and loan charges 1.071.4VH The Rulers211 words
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Article161 1916-11-03 17 Captain W. 11. Angel, of Dartmouth, has receivida letter from Captain Partridge, of the motor schooner yacht Bainbow (formerly the German racing yacht Hamburg, but now the property of Mr. C'luny Boss at Cocos Keeling Island), in which he writes VVc have been to North Keehnp Island,161 words
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427 1916-11-03 17 Mr. H. W. Firmstone, Director of Education, advises us that ho has received nearly -£‘t00 from school children in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States towards the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund. A special appeal was sent to me. ho adds,"427 words
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Article31 1916-11-03 17 Wo have to acknowledge with many thanks #lO from Mr. \V. (lilliuan, Gating Kstate, Mai a ecu, bein*» his monthly subscription to the Straits Times Aircraft Fluid.31 words
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Article39 1916-11-03 18 [Tho Stiaits Times in not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be shoit and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or itithlessly out down.’39 words
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Article486 1916-11-03 18 To tin* Editor of tlio Straits Times. Sir, —While ou a trip iu Borneo, i read your artie r on standardised ships, in the Straits Budget oi September 22, from which one wool gatlur tliat German submarining had practically ceased. Air article by Mr. Allred Noyes in The Times486 words
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Article110 1916-11-03 18 To tho Editor of tho Straitfl Times. Sir, —I would esteem it a great favour if you would let me know through your columns if there are any restrictions on passengers for L<ondon taking say half a dozen .1mpanose tea sets as pnsents for friends, with their110 words
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Article532 1916-11-03 18 To the Editor of the Straits Timos. Sir,—Referring to tho letter of Puzzled appearing in your issue of the 10th inst. under the above h< ading, there appeared in your issue of June 29 a cutting or extract from tho Daily Telegraph of May 29 in which it532 words
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502 1916-11-03 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times, In your issue of Friday, October 13, 1916, there appeared the following statement taken from the Sarawak Gazette:— His Highness the Uajah has selected the Rev. C. B. Beamish for the Bishopric of Sarawak rendered vacant by502 words
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Article91 1916-11-03 18 (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir,—Would it not be better to drop the personal element in your leaders. Belittling one’s opponent and self glorification arc surely antagonistic to good taste and that courtesy one looks for in the better class Press: Blowiug one’s own trumpet is a91 words
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Article379 1916-11-03 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A printed circular from the Lady Superior of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus is going the rounds of Malacca announcing the closing of her Branch School —a first class elementary girl school —in Heeren Street at the end379 words
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Article278 1916-11-03 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The enclosed statements will show that a man named Dewandas Natoomal went yesterday to the court of a magistrate to make a complaint. The magistrate duly put him on oath and after writing his name, etc., on the paper asked another278 words
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Article189 1916-11-03 18 Sir-Tt! dit0r tbeStraitaTi in 0 a “f ros Wctioi,, 0(1 called Luxuries,” tbit it rt 0D of *o of benefit to your readers to 1)6 culars if you can procure them ii Parti can or cannot be sent home bat as presents. Are parcels marked pi189 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article43 1916-11-03 18 Sepoy Lines Golf Club: The m-n s medal for October has been won by Mr. a. I* Cameron. Scores A. P. Cameron 45 4-42 —6 =SI H. F. Monk 44 4- 43 —4= *3 J. A, Campbell 46 4- 47 —s= 9743 words
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Article70 1916-11-03 18 Mrs. Booty won tho October Spoon at Balestier on October 20, with a nett score of 63. fc X omm >» Total. S S I Mrs. Booty 32 83 =65 68.35 Payne 29 28 57 66.91 Lyall 81 28 59 66.45 Thomas 30 82 62 6670 words
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Article88 1916-11-03 18 Ono of the largest crowds seen on tbe Esplanade for some time past, watched tbe soccer match between the S.C.C. and tbe Shropshire's on Tuesday and enjoyed a thoroughly good game pUyod under txcep tionally good conditions. The teams were well matched and some capital work was put in.88 words
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Article277 1916-11-03 18 Some people consider it an act of vandalism to destroy some of the ansenna trees bordering on the leafy avenue which constitutes Connaught Drive,” because of some disease among some of the trees which threatens to attack the wholesome ones; but to me, says a correspondent, it277 words
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2007 1916-11-03 19 London, September 28. It is curious to notice bow the belief that Germany is invincible still persists among a stuall section of our home population, arnonjj the people who have nover left our shores siuce the war2,007 words
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894 1916-11-03 19 The annual meeting of mombers of tho Children’s Aid Society was held on October 26, in the Municipal Board room tho Governor, Sir A. H. Young, G.C.M.G., prosiding. Others present were the Lady Evelyn Young, Lady Bucknill, Uov. W. Cross, Kov.894 words
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278 1916-11-03 19 Wino and spirit merchants in tho F.M.S and ospecially at Kuala Lumpnr hod a surpriso sprung upon them on October 111 when a notification appeared tho Oovornmont Gazette supplement announcing furthor increases in the import duties on intoxicating liquors which aro now278 words
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Article152 1916-11-03 19 (From Ouu Own Corrksi>ondknt.) I poll, October ‘2O. Tho following are the I poll raco entries and handicapH for tbe first day of tho November meeting Race I.—Flying Fox 11.7, Black Prince 11.1, Kilballysmash 11.1, Uovuma 11.1, Lechmiu 11.1, The V'anner 10.9. Race '2.—Rumania 11.7, Runty 11.7,152 words
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2344 1916-11-03 20 London, September 28. Although much may be to happen before we reach the final goal of our Western Armies—we are beginning to talk of putting another million men in the ranks between now and Christmas—it will2,344 words
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218 1916-11-03 20 In their Singapore share report dated October 25, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Business generally has been stagnant throughout this week. The races interfered to some extent and as the mail leaves a day earlier this week thero is not much218 words
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Article725 1916-11-03 20 (Fbom our c.. Msposd M) Mr. Horace Brett o :tobc, Kstato, SerembaD, m Hill,i| fc Estate, aed Mr L y‘K>i» tailed the vacancy caused bv th. s"* Estate..' 0 No d ‘Stajj night, the Malacca rv C ub r °Peated the concert^*!? 6 had been given on725 words
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Page 20 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1916-11-03 20 Property Sales. The following properties werodi9P 0 L(^ 0 auction by Messrs- Powell and owQg October 24 —freehold land < ;l nson 75,76, and 77, Robertson Quay, 1 Road, and 7,8 and St- Q n lcasebought by Mr. Ooi Tjoo 0x cy hold land and house G/a8sb fl n k102 words
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Article214 1916-11-03 21 Keutkr’s Telegram. London, October 25, 3.20 p.m. Yoik: The election odds on Wall Street are 10 to 9 on Mr. Hughes. Thus the odds in favour of Hughes are dwindling while the betting which, early iu tbe campaign, was 2 to 1 against Mr. WilHon, have veered practicallyKeutkr’s Telegram. - 214 words
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Article168 1916-11-03 21 Rkutkk’s Tklkokam. London, October 29, 1.15 p m. At an inquest, at Chelsea, on the body of the late Sir John Muir Mackenzie, the widow aud others gave evidence that deceased suffered for years from diabetes for which he habitually took codein. Under the doctor’s direction onRkutkk’s Tklkokam. - 168 words
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Article122 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 29, 4.10 p.m. Tokio: Marshal Terauebi, addressing a conference of provincial governors, declared that Japan would devote all her enorgies to the attainment of the common objects in co operation with the Allies. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance formed the basis of Japan’s foreign policy andReuter’s Telegram. - 122 words
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Article52 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 29, 12.20 p.m. The weather was very stormy in the Channel on Thursday and thore were many wrecks. Lifeboats were very active. The Salcombo lifeboat, while returning from a distressed schooner, turned turtle closo to Plymouth harbour and thirteen of the crewReuter’s Telegram. - 52 words
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Article38 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 28. 12,20 p.m. Mr. Bonar Law announces that Mr. E. C. Defonheka of Ceylon liaH given £250 to build a room at tho Star and Garter Home for disabled soldiers at Richmond.Reuter’s Telegram. - 38 words
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Article28 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Octobor 26, 12.15 p.m. Ihe Hague: Official information indicates that the rebellion at Djambi is practically Lndod. The ringleader has been captured.Reuter’s Telegram. - 28 words
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Article19 1916-11-03 21 Reuter's Teleakamv. London, October 26. Uio Consul-General at Alexandria reports that quarantine is imposed on arrivals from Basra.Reuter's Teleakamv. - 19 words
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Article86 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telkoram. London, October 27, 9.25 a.m. Washington: The War Office has definito information that opponents of the Government’s policy in Mexico have arranged that ilia and other bandits shall make a spectacular attack on the American border before tho Presidential election iu order to create anReuter’s Telkoram. - 86 words
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Article99 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 29, 4.10 p.m. Messrs, Samuel Montagu’s report states that the silver market generally is quiet. Supplies aro forthcoming so steadily, especially from Amorica whence two hundred thousand ounces arrived this week, that tho buyers are somewhat shy and tho tendency of prices is downward.Reuter’s Telegram. - 99 words
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Article61 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 26, 7.10 p.m. Farnham, Quebec A tire attributed to a defective chimney has destroyed St. Elizabeth hospital. Most of the 350 persons in the building escaped by jumping from the windows. Twenty-five children were injurod iu jumping from the third storey onReuter’s Telegram. - 61 words
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Article68 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 26. Sir George Grierson gavo gramophone records before the Asiatic Society yesterday of languages of the aborigines of Chotanag pur and Santal Patganas taken by order of the Boharorissa Government. Sets of records will be available to students at tho India Office and thoReuter’s Telegram. - 68 words
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Article53 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 30, 5.5 p.m. The Elder Dempster liner Bornu foundered twenty-five miles west of Ushant in a heavy galo. All on board were saved. London, October 30, 4 p.m. Tho Norwegian steamer, Rein, picked up tho passengers and crew of the Bornu and brought thenReuter’s Telegram. - 53 words
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Article43 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 27, 12.20 p m. Replying to a deputation advocating the construction of the channel tunnel, Mr. Asquith promised that the Committee of Imperial Defenco would review the question in the light of experience gained during the war.Reuter’s Telegram. - 43 words
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Article39 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 28, 12.20 p in. Statistics received by tho International Institute of Agriculture show that tho world’s wheat crop for 1916 is nearly 2,223,000,000 bushels, only 75 per cent, of the 1915 harvest.Reuter’s Telegram. - 39 words
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Article26 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 31, 1.30 p.m. Peking: Parliament has elected General Feng Kuo-chung, the Governor of Kiangsu, to bo vice-president of the Republic.Reuter’s Telegram. - 26 words
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Article45 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 26, 12 p m. Tho death is announced of Sir John Muir Mackenzie. London, October 81, 12.15 p.m, The death is announced of General Sir Frederick Maunsell. The King has placed York House at the disposal of Sir illiaui Robertson.Reuter’s Telegram. - 45 words
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Article414 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 26, 9.55 p.m. In tho Houso of Commons, Sir A. Kitdoch Cooke a**ked: Are the officers and officials r< sponsible for the condition of the hospital at Wellington in July still employed by tho Raj Mr. Chnmberlaiu referred to his r< ply on OctoberReuter’s Telegram. - 414 words
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Article97 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, October 27, 12.20 p.m. Tho jockey club has considered a potition in favour of tho totalisator on race courses which was signed by influential Kuglish and Irish breeders, owners and trainers. It decided that the proposal was inopportune. London, November 1, 3.5 p.m. The race forReuter’s Telegram. - 97 words
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Article58 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Gctober 30, 5.35 p.m. A telegram from tho British Minister in Abyssinia announces that a big batt*e twenty-five miles from Adisabeba has resulted in complete victory for the government. lias Mikhail, father of Lodjjesu, tho ex-Emperor, has been taken prisoner. Ledjjesu is believed toReuter’s Telegram. - 58 words
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Article48 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, Octobor 25, .12 p.m In reply to Mr. Morrell, Mr. Bonar Law said he saw no reason for publishing further papers about the Ceylon riots. 11c would rhU for a report of the investigation into the cases at Goouewardena, Goonesekera and Perota 1Reuter’s Telegram. - 48 words
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Article39 1916-11-03 21 Reuter’s Telegram. October 24, 2.5 p.m. Official: There has been a hurricane in the Virgin Islands. There arc twenty one deaths and two thousand aro homeless. Crops are destroyed and relief measures are being taken.Reuter’s Telegram. - 39 words
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Article109 1916-11-03 21 Kkctkh’k Tklboram. London, October ill, 12.15 p.m. Tho Privy Council has refused Mr. Clivo Oaunt, first gra lo pleader in tho chief court in Lower Hurrua, leave of appeal from tbo judgment of that court declaring that ho oomiuitted profeHHioual misconduct, but Dot iu bad faith, by refusingKkctkh’k Tklboram. - 109 words
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456 1916-11-03 21 An unfortunate, but not altogethor unexpected development, occurred at tho ceremony of launching the Eastern Shipping Co.'s steamer Henong at Sungci Nyok, on Saturday, tho vessel sticking after going about sixty feet down the slipway. Subsequent efforts to got her moving456 words
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Article72 1916-11-03 21 (Fkom Our Own Cohkkspondknt.) Penang, October 24. The half-yearly report of tho Penang Harbour Hoard to June JO shows that tho increase of tonnage handled wan '21,190 tons, There is a credit balance of 8811,982 on tho revenue account. The intercut due to Government absorbs 95J.055. Added72 words
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Article145 1916-11-03 21 The Magic of Malaya.” Mr. Cuthbert Woodville Harrison, of tho Malay Civil Service, issues per John i.auo, Loudon, a series of stories and sketches under the above) title;. Few men have such opportunities of observing native customs as members of the Civil Service, and Mr, Harrison has drawn freely upon145 words
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999 1916-11-03 22 London, September 2y. It in decidedly unfortunate that the best war newts since the battle of the Marne (not even excluding the heroic defence of Verdun) —the fall of Comblos and Thiepval, and all that the less of these fortresses999 words
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499 1916-11-03 22 la the second police court on Wednesday a ilylatu boy named Han Ah Juan was charged with the attempted murder of his employer, Mr. C. C. Johnstone on October 6. It is alleged that accused attacked Mr. Johnstone with a kuife, aud499 words
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Article99 1916-11-03 22 His many friends throughout the Colony will bo tendering their hearty congratulation to Major-General D. H. Ridout, C.M.G., Goneral Oflicor Commanding, Straits Settlements, upon his promotion from the rank of Brigadier General. His Excellency was mado Brigadier-General towards the end of February, 1915, and on Friday he99 words
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Article103 1916-11-03 22 Certain war rolics, purchased at Our Day auction, liavo been handed over to the Hallies Museum. The Hon. Dr. Lim kindly presented a Turkish riflo, capturod at Gallipoli, and Mr. Lim Noe Soon (Chop Thong 800, Beach Hoad) a Gorman helmet, from tho battlo of103 words
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1008 1916-11-03 22 Some short time ago a translation appeared in the home papers of a bitter auti war and revolutionary leallet that is being circulated by underground meaus among tho German working classes and even amoug tho troops. This document was1,008 words
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Article377 1916-11-03 22 Tho following letter was received by last mail from the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem in Eugland joint war committee. Dear Madam, I have received a letter from our Commission at Alexandria telling me of the very generous377 words
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Article208 1916-11-03 22 The Treasurer, the Hon. Mr. A. MPountney, forwards a revisod copy Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds p pectus from which it is gathered tha bonds will be issued in denoniinatio $lOO, $5OO and $5,000. The Ordinance authorising the loan will be pa**® expected, at the meeting of208 words
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Article838 1916-11-03 23 Englishwoman as Soldier. VIVID STORY OF HER AMAZING ADVENTURES. Wants Another Whack At Enemy. Wheu tbe Serbian army, lacking effective artillery. slowly retreated before tbe superior Bulgarian forces when they overran tbe country, there was a point where ambulance work bad to bo abandoned the wounded could not be picked838 words
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420 1916-11-03 23 A correspond! nt has supplied a contem porary with the lolloping interesting notes relative to certain places in the Near East which are commonly mentioned in the daily telegrams Tkansylvam v. Parajd is a small town situated in central Transylvania, some 16420 words
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129 1916-11-03 23 Fresh from the Soiumo front, a British officer has been entertaining me (writes Londoner," of tho Evening Standard), with the characteristic contrast betwin the French and English temperaments. The ironical humour of our men leaves our Allies thinking furiously, whilst our Tommies are occasionally abashed129 words
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Article157 1916-11-03 23 Harry and .lames, brothers, were in their playroom for a little recreation alter supper. Harry hit James with a stick. An argumeut followed, and in tho midst of it the nurse happened in with the news that it was time for them to retire. .James was put157 words
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471 1916-11-03 23 A message from Paris states: A Chinese volunteer, Sergeant Thu, who is no.v serving with the French Flying Corps, has already brought down two hostile machines. Sergeant Thu is the son of a wealthy Shanghai merchant. Hu was studying aviation471 words
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Article102 1916-11-03 23 Low.—On October ‘2B, at Todong, Malacca, to Mr. and Mrs. Low Chong Chai. a non. Fulcher. On September 20, at tho Wiui blcdon NurHing Homo, Wilbelmina Mona,” nfo Woeks), wife of 2nd Lieut. E. W. P. Fulcher, 3rd Norfolks, attachod H E., Walton, 85, The Hill, Wimbledon, S.W., of102 words
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Article75 1916-11-03 23 Paynk Biooh. —On Saturday, October 14, in tho Missions Church, at Kudat, B. N. Borneo, by the Bov. B. Mercer, Dorothy Jane Biggs of Streatham, England, to Frank Lennard Payne, manager of the Pitas Kubbor Estate, Bougkoka Biver, Kudat. Cuallkn Foster. —On November 1, at tho Presbyterian Church, Penang,75 words
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Article167 1916-11-03 23 Sinoaporr, November 2, 1010, EXCHANGE. On London Bank 4 m/s 3/44| Demand N 2/4,7 Private 8 m/s 2/4fj| On Francs Back T. T. 820 On India Bank T. T. 174 ft On HoNOKoNo...Bank d/d 8( On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 70) On Java Bank T. T. M 185167 words
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Article353 1916-11-03 23 SlNOAPORK, NuVKMBRR 2, 1910. MINING. v5uS Buyers Sellors. 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.C0 0.60 10 10 Kauabol 0.90 1.50 1<) 10 Kinta Association 5.00 7.00 XI XI Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 XI XI Laliat Minos 8.00 5 00 10 9.25 Malayan Colliorics353 words
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Advertisement139 1916-11-03 23 NOTICE. The jxnt tree price of the Stratis Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries i» rii a year. T ic post fre price ol the Straps Budget is f 14 ft yea r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe tor a year.139 words
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Obituary32 1916-11-03 23 DEATHS. Mostkiko.— On October 25, at Singapore), Emmanuel William Monteiro, a#ed 57 years. Thompson.— At the General UcHpital on October 28, Lily Thompson, beloved wife of \V. D. Thompson, late of Shanghai32 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article93 1916-11-03 1 OlNBRAL— Rubber Items... 1 Klaug Planters Pod am* Rubbe*r Auctions 1 Java Produce Market 4 The Late Mr. Lampard 4 Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 5 Singapore Rubber Auctions 5 October Rubber Returns 5 CORRESPONDENCE Rubber Taxation 6 Meetings and Rkports— Ranten*' Rubber Estates 193 words
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Article437 1916-11-03 1 When the last mail le ft Europe Dr. C. F. Nicholas, of Caledonia Estate, P.W., who is with the H.A.M C had bien transferred from Egypt and was with the British forco in France. Tin* following interim dividends are announced: Damansara 12} per cent, and Landscape 7s. Kuala437 words
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755 1916-11-03 1 Klang Planters. MAKING THE PORT SWETTENHAM CAMP MORE SECURE. A Crimping Agreement.” A general meeting of the Klang District Planters’ Association was held at the Klang Club on October 18, there being present Messrs. K. B. Pilot (in the chair), R. N. Hcndrie, R. D. Greenhill, E. C. Wakefield, C.755 words
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Article297 1916-11-03 1 The report of the Banteug (Solangor) Rubber E-tUes, Limited, states that during the year 30 acres w* re opened on Ranting estate and ‘Jo acres on Puchong estate. Plautirg on Bant< ng whs completed in February, and on Puchong in April. The planted ar* a is thus297 words
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Article200 1916-11-03 1 A meeting of the Bangkok shareholders in Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd., took place on October 12, at Dr. Heyward Hays’ residence. About ten shareholders were present Dr Hays was voted the chair, and Mr. J H. Sedgwick acted as secretary. A letter was read200 words
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522 1916-11-03 1 The report of the East Malay Coconut Company, Limited, states that the accounts now presented relate to the period of twelve months to March 31 last, for which the present directors and secretaries are not responsible. they having only assumed522 words
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Article63 1916-11-03 1 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. J«^ d^c r tli*< undermentioned P rlceB sale rubber hold by them at tho.r auct.o .it Penang on October 25 t 0 *j2d Smoked ribbed sheet ll f Unsmoked sheet TJ* 1 Crepe tine pale thin and blanket j-j! good m 9263 words
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3731 1916-11-03 2 A general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held in the Ipoh Club on October 25, with Mr. W. Duncan (Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association) in the chair, reports the Malay Mail. The atten ilince consisted of the following3,731 words
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472 1916-11-03 3 The sixth annual general meeting of the Mandai-Tckong (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the Company, 191, Cecil Street, on October 24, Mr. LecChim Tuan presiding. Others present wore Messrs. Lto Kong Hee, Lee Choon Guan, Tan Cheng472 words
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1660 1916-11-03 3 A special general meeting of the Nellmay Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at noon on October 21, in the registered office of tho company, Penang. Mr. F. Duxbury was called to the chair, there being also present1,660 words
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Article116 1916-11-03 3 The report of the British Borneo Devolop ment Company, Limited, states that the crop for the year to April 30 was 428,110 nuts, against 566,849 for 1915, 467,446 for 1914, 884.752 for 1918. The crop has been secured from 16.500 trees, tho total number of trees planted116 words
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Article837 1916-11-03 3 Central Pe^^Unters^AagS^ 8 f tLe Ipoh on October 20, Mr T H v/ 1 in troduced the question of war in asked for a ventilation of views 1 0D aod regarding income-tax and othA regarding taxation,837 words
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1104 1916-11-03 4 The seventh ordinary general meeting of tho South-East Bornoo Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held on September 14, at the oflice of tho company, 4, Lloyd’s Avenue, Fenchurch Street, London, E.C., Mr. D. E. Sinclair (chairman of the company)1,104 words
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185 1916-11-03 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co, Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of tho Java produce market for tho week ending October 28:— Batavia, October 27. Rubber.—Following the positions of Singapore aud Homo Markets, the local market185 words
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Article181 1916-11-03 4 Details of the death of Mr. C. Arthur Lampard, one of the most prominent of tho small group of Mincing-lane men who greatly assisted tho foundation of the rubber plantation industry, come by this mail. Tho doath took place at Hoolmo Park, ltothertield, Sussex, an estato181 words
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Article191 1916-11-03 4 Messrs. Barker and Co. writo: I 'nder instructions from tho directors wo have pleasure in issuing the following information regarding tho company’s estate. Tho services of Mr E. N. Raymond have boon secured as manager in place of Mr. W. J. Muller, who resigned his position.191 words
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1852 1916-11-03 4 The second ordinary general meeting of the Kasintoo Rubber Estates, Limited, was hold on September 22, at tho Council Room of tho Rubber Growers’ Association (Incorporated), 38, Eastchcap, E.C., Mr. II. Eric Miller, prosiding. Tho Chairman said: Gontlomen,1,852 words
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Article39 1916-11-03 5 The Straits limes is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must bo short and to tho point. Long, rambling epistlos aro liable to be crejcted or ruthlessly cut down.39 words
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Article548 1916-11-03 5 To tho Editor of tbo Straits Times. Si r ,—Wby don’t you take up tho matter of a heavy super-export tax on rubber with a corresponding rebate to companies paying taxes at home, now the referees at homo havo given their decision, making the maximum allowance 10 per548 words
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Article235 1916-11-03 5 The report of the Batak Rabit Rubber Estate. Limited, states that tho total orop harvested iu the tinaucial year amounted to 259,177 lbs.; 303 lbs. wero supplied to Rubber Roadways. Limited, for the develop raent of the uses of rubber, and the average gross price realised235 words
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Article75 1916-11-03 5 For tlie period frotn Novi tuber 8 to 9, 1918, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber im fixed at 2s. 4 |d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in aeeoidam.e75 words
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656 1916-11-03 5 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 266th auction was held on October 25 and 26 when there were offered for salo piculs 12,878.65 or 1,717,153 lbs. (tons 766.58). Prices realised:— Average Prices. Sheet smoked fine ribbed $126 to $129 $127656 words
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Article13 1916-11-03 5 Pangkattau.—6o,ooo lbs. Fuited Sumatra. —68,000 lbs.; ten months 498,000 lbs.13 words
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966 1916-11-03 5 Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Frt^TX 8 Capital Value Companies. Prices, ClosiL Iw' 8 September 22. NoTemfe 150,000 2/• 15% 60% Anglo-Malay 12/11 io;. 10( 60,000 XT 20% 26% Bakap Plantations 42/. 26,750 XI966 words
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Advertisement222 1916-11-03 6 A positive paying investment hi any business, whether Urge or small, is GOOD PRINTING Its value cannot be overestimated. Your advertising matter whuli yon distribute and the stat ionery yon use generally makes a lasting impression, favourably or otherwise, according to its kind DON’T FAT OIT MONET for the poor222 words
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