The Straits Budget, 9 March 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-03-09 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXXI No. 3082 Singapore. Friday, March 9. 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEHTIMV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article241 1917-03-09 1 leadersGermany's Wrongs 12 Hongkong and Singapore 12 Gtrmany and Mexico 12*18 Germany Business 13 Tbe Somme Retreat 18 Military Training 14 Local and Grnhral Local and Personal 1*2 Gambling in Kwangtung 2 The War 3-7 War Leans Investment Trust of Malaya 7 Tbe Late Captain Seloos 8241 words
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Article3038 1917-03-09 1 an Mofcl i laa learns that the airman Machines ni lrn i rec tested the flying 0r the iKft mer ica, and intend* l Ari uy. and »,o e I)u tch East Indian f rior to tin dec J ar d that these are journal in y^PH3,038 words
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1264 1917-03-09 2 The 101st Annual general meeting of tho shareholders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on February 24. Mr. W. L. Pattenden, who presided over a large attendance, reviewed the finances of the1,264 words
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179 1917-03-09 2 In spite of the Presidential mandi prohibiting licensed gambling of all kin throughout the country and particularly tbe province of Kwangtung, tbe CabU granted some time ago the request KwangtuDg officials for tho continual of the licensed gambling under the nai cf Premium179 words
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Article164 1917-03-09 2 Lieut. Comdr. B. A, Cator, R.N., Mafl Attendant, ban issued the following noticfl mariners which was published in a OotH rnont Gazette Extraordinary on Tuesday Fort Canning Light and Cyrene Shoal LH have been extinguished. Raffles Light n be extinguished on the night of MarcliB Any164 words
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THE WAR.
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Article2768 1917-03-09 3 Rbctbu’s Tplkckascs. Mesopotamia. SUCCESS OF THE BRITISH ARMY. The German Retreat. Rbcthk’s Tf.lbokascs. London, February 27, 12.55 p.m. Tbe newspapers rejoice at the recapture of Kut and pay tribute to tho skill of the British commanders and the heroism and endurance of the troops. Thoy emphasise that itRbctbu’s Tplkckascs. - 2,768 words
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Article2361 1917-03-09 4 Western Campaign. MORE ABOUT THE GERMAN RETREAT. German Intrigue. London, March 2, 12.15 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports We took prisoner in Fobruary 2,183, including thirty-six officers. The enemy conitnuos to retreat. We advanced northward of Miraumont 600 yards on a mile and a half front. We discharged gas2,361 words
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Article3669 1917-03-09 4 German Retreat. THE KING PRAISES HIS ARMY. America and Germany. London, March 3, 12.40 a.m. The Prees Bureau announces that the King has congratulated Field Marshal Haig on the army’s splendid work and steady, persistent pressure forcing the enemy to quit carefully prepared and strongly fortified positions The3,669 words
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Article1262 1917-03-09 6 Western Position. BRITISH MAKE ANOTHER ADVANCE. The Armed Neutrality Bill. London, March 5, 12.50 a.m. Fiold-Marsbal Haig reports We attacked and capturod the enemy’s front and support lines eastwards of Boucliavesnes on a 1,200 yards frontage, taking 173 prisoners. Wo heavily repulsed several counter attacks. Tho enemy continues1,262 words
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Article1960 1917-03-09 6 British Advance. A GREAT BATTLE NEAR G0MMEC0URT. Plot to Murder Mr. Wilson. London, March 5, 12.65 p.m. The communiques reveal that the British line now extends as far south as Roye near Xoyon, which is tho nearest point of the German line to Paris. The British lino from1,960 words
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Article1833 1917-03-09 7 British Advance. further progress near IRLES. Plot Against Primier. London, March 5, 11.35 p.nfe aji dMa J 8l,al Baig reports: An enemy’s Pnlsfd t^. twar d of Bouchavesnes was reward nir e 8trrn Stbened our positions east Arra? and carried out raids near fortv.tnv ie enemy had many1,833 words
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495 1917-03-09 7 To the Bditor of the Straits Times. Sir,—On behalf of oar client, Mr. W. H. Macgregor, we have to inform yoa that the Behn, Meyer Robber Factory was sold at public auction to a British subject in Jane, 1916, and has been worked495 words
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49 1917-03-09 7 Subscriptions. Novomber, 1916 $429/260 December 283,040 January, 1917 244,880 February 335,580 $1,292,760 Analysis. No. of No. of applns. Subscribers. Selangor 811 288 $673,630 Perak 224 209 282,690 N. Sombilan... 66 57 151,880 Pahang 81 68 65,440 Miscellaneous 105 100 119,170 787 717 $1,292,76049 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article54 1917-03-09 8 Private teau’s of the Veterans Company and tbo Civil Guard bad a friendly competition at Normanton range on Sunday morning. Tbe distances were 200, 300, and •00 yards, seven shots and a sighting shot at t*ch rango, and the scores were Veterans Company £59 Civil Guard54 words
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Article76 1917-03-09 8 In connection with tho S. L. H. A., Mrs. Maulden won tho March spoon at Balestier Range on the Ist inst. The score wore as follows: 1M 100 Not yds. yds. score. u cap Mrs. Maulden 32 81 03 68 45 Lyall 30 33 63 68.07 Gattey 8076 words
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Article229 1917-03-09 8 Tho Sopoy Linos Golf Club February modal has boon won by Dr. J. A. Campbell with the following scores: J. A. Campbell 46 -f- 45 8 83 J. W. liaddon 47 47 8 80 Tho Men’s Monthly Modal (bogoy) of the Garrison Golf Club will bo played for on229 words
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Article196 1917-03-09 8 Tho cups won in tho rocont bowling tournament at tho S.C.C. wrro presented by the President, tho Hon. Mr. C. I. Carver, on Friday afternoon. Mr. Carver remarked that much wator had flowed under the bridges and come down from heaven while tho tournament had been going on, but196 words
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Article200 1917-03-09 8 Oflioora and Tho Rost wore again opponents on tho S.C.C. ground on Saturday, and a fairly good game resulted. The Govornor and Lady Kvolyn Young and the Colonial Secretary and Mrs. F. Seton James wero among the spectators. Tho Officers were good winners on tho play, but The Rest200 words
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606 1917-03-09 8 News was received in Gloucester on January 6 that Captain Frederick Courtney Selous, tho famous explorer and banter of big game, has been killed in action in East Africa, whero he was serving in the Royal Fusiliers, Service606 words
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Article38 1917-03-09 8 Ihe output for tho month of February was as follows: No. 1 No. 2 Dredgo. Drodge. Hours run 595 6<27 Cubic yards treated... 79,000 95 000 Total piculs 1,046.71 Realised on sale 155,671.16=JE6,488 6s.38 words
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598 1917-03-09 8 Mr. K. S. Pharoah, of Kuala Lipis, describ ing bis experiences prior to being wounded, now sends the Malay Mail the following description of 53 hours his son Will, Battalion Bomb Thrower, 13th Royal Sussex, spent in the open when wounded598 words
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Article133 1917-03-09 8 The preliminary inquiry into the charge of driving a motor car in a rash and negligent manner and causing the death of Mrs. Rodrigues, which has been brought against Rawi bin Imbang, a Boyanese, was further proceeded with in the third police court on Wednesday afternoon.133 words
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Article178 1917-03-09 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended February 24 was 35.25 ber mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 248, of which 188 wero malo subjects and 60 female. Convulsions claimed 19, phthisis 43, malaria fever 89, beri-beri178 words
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205 1917-03-09 8 We very gratefully acknowledge ad.iii; subscriptions to tbe Active Service Fuud. We are aiming at two w” 6 wh0 a PPiy «or help are pZJB clothed for tbe western end of their inn and (i) that they start with enough m 0D205 words
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Article135 1917-03-09 8 The following telegram, datod Febraanl 21, has been received from tbo Marquisc* Lansdowne by H. E. tbo Governor:— I Please accept our grateful thanks to* tbe further generous contribution an* kindly convey to Kedab and all concernc* our gratitude.—Lansdownb.” I Tbe committee acknowledged with tbauk* tbe following135 words
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Article310 1917-03-09 8 The seventh annual general meeting oi the Amateur Drawing Association was helJ on Sunday in the Association’s Library, with Mr. C. Q. Lee in the chair. The chairman, in moving tho adoption of the reports ana accouuts, congratulated the members on the progress made in the past310 words
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2479 1917-03-09 9 From Our Special Correspondent. Loudon, January 25. W( H tlier, which has so often thwartod 1 uli effect of our naval strength, for ouce i l a *ood turn iu bringing on a sharp d,d r engagement this week off the2,479 words
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Article132 1917-03-09 9 An interesting sequel to tbe Registration Ordinance recently published is au order prohibiting the granting of passports out of India to those who are liable to registration under tbe Ordinance. Several people who had recently been granted passports were informed later that the passports were cancelled. This132 words
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Article42 1917-03-09 9 Tho Trc astirer gives notice that tho Straits Settlements tt per cent. War Loan bonds are now ready for issue and holders of provisional receipts can exchange them for tho bonds at the bank which issued tho receipt.42 words
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487 1917-03-09 9 The Hon. Mr. Kric Macfadyen, a member, Federal Council, F.\l S, asks in a letter to The Times: —U it a foregone conclusion that our Crown Colonies and Dependencies should be wholly unrepresntod at tho Imperial War Conference These territories collectively form a487 words
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303 1917-03-09 9 The following has been communicated for publication An extraordinary meeting of the share* holders of the Soon Kock, Ltd., was held at their registered office, at 7, Malacca Street, on February 17. The chair was taken by Captain Oaggino, the303 words
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2076 1917-03-09 10 From Oik Si kcial Cobhkhpohdknt. London, February 2. The Germans are credited with a careful, even microscopic reading of British newspapers, which somehow or other get circulated in the Fatherland. If they have applied any intelligence2,076 words
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340 1917-03-09 10 In exercise of the powers vested in him by section 14 of the Volunteer Enactment, 1913, and with the approval of tho Chief Secretary to F.M.S. Government, His Excellency the General Officer Commanding rescinds paragraph 7 (qualifications for Efficiency) of the regulations340 words
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Article164 1917-03-09 10 News comes to band of two very creditable achievements by Mr. Y. Edmont Velard, late of the French Mining Company, Kampar, says the Times of Malaya. Mr. Velard, who had been working for four years under the company, went home to France at the beginning of the164 words
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Article613 1917-03-09 10 For some time now there ha. k.. I RrowiDK feeling that the absence ol *1 facilities in the community for tho cult?,,, “’l and study of music is a fault which JsSl be remedied without loss of time B “°Ql<lH Many years ago, a Philharmonic613 words
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Article227 1917-03-09 10 The annual report and balance sheet of the Young Women’s Christian Association. Malaya, has been issued and proves a record of progressive and encouraging work. At the end of 1916 there were on the register 400 members. Of these 266 are Europeans and Eurasians, 127 Chinese, 6 Japanese and227 words
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Article43 1917-03-09 11 ~n straits Times is not responsible for JLoijuH o»itn cjrrespoudoutH. rr l sO^U'^C nt B,loul i lwar 10 mmd ‘h* l a must be short aud to the point. I®*** rambling tpistles are liable to be -te 1 or ruthlessly cut dowu.|43 words
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Article636 1917-03-09 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Time*. 1 fully endorse the viows advanced s J. r jUriharam in your issue of the 23rd 1 w-th inf »n nee to Iudian KepresoDta tlu 1 Federal Council It is of vital tl0U cd that the constitution of this ,U) mcil636 words
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Article92 1917-03-09 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. sa y» f° r the benefit of certain that tL D^ent8 y° ur paper and others, df fiu f t eft tions they make for the stop-KaHc-rv a nu °y ance by certain people in the bad thr aVe etn92 words
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Article179 1917-03-09 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —With regard to the burning question of Malay Mau Power." I am of tDe opinion that, iu many cases, the reluctance of available man to put themselves f irward for military service is due to thoir objections to taking a179 words
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Article264 1917-03-09 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—We have read a letter, which appeared in your paper, from a local correspondent “J.A.N." under date December 9, 1916, iu effect as follows If one is leaving the E rat and is desirous of taking home with him his household264 words
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Article171 1917-03-09 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—It would appear that many men are not iu a position to offer their services to the military authorities for service at home in consequence of their being victims of the pernicious credit system and their inability to discharge their171 words
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Article200 1917-03-09 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —According to Electrical Review No. 2083 dated November 10, 1916, Mr. Pretyman replying to a Parliamentary question on Wednesday, November 8, 1916, re Messrs. Siemens Brothers and Co,, Ltd., said It is greatly to the national interest that this200 words
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Article245 1917-03-09 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Shortly before 10 o’clock this morning a privately-owned gharry oollided with and wrecked a ricksha jnst outside Messrs. Wearne Bros. Motor garage in Orchard Hoad. Oat of common decency one would have expected tbe occupant of the gharry would have245 words
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Article1246 1917-03-09 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I am not writing this to find any fault with Paul Dufault but perhaps one with the management of the Alhambra. And tbe impression left on me which I now, trusting on your goodwill and space, veuture to1,246 words
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Article58 1917-03-09 11 Mr. J. D. Pierrepont informs us that a fresh telephone directory is now in the printers’ hands, aud will be ready for issue on Wednesday next. It has been necessary to alter the telephone numbers of a large number of subscribers during the past few days, and58 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1057 1917-03-09 12 from tho just penalty of her sins.—Straits Times, March 2. Herr Bothmann Ilollwig seems to believe that by constant repetition he may gradually produce some idea that falsehood is truth. In his latest speech we have a declaration much like those which havo preceded it. We are toldfrom tho just penalty of her sins.—Straits Times, March 2. - 1,057 words
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Article1122 1917-03-09 12 > r-™ *v wuu —Straits Times, March 3. A recent copy of the China Mail brings before us what is happening in Hongkong with reference to active service. There are, it appears, a number of men there who want to go on service, and there are a> r-™ *v wuu .—Straits Times, March 3. - 1,122 words
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Article1108 1917-03-09 12 native seems possible.—Straits Times, March 3. We do not know what sort of madmen are in the counsels of the Kaiser. \V„ j 0 Qot know what sort of pressure is put upon men like Herr Zimmermann or Herr Bothmann Hollweg to make them aot as theynative seems possible.—Straits Times, March 3. - 1,108 words
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Article1363 1917-03-09 13 slate be cleaned, and quickly.—Straits Times, March 6. I following is extracted from a paper I recont ly received in Singapore London, February U.-The Public Trustee is inviting I tenders for the purchase of the busiI Desp »°f Siemens Brothers and Co., Ltd electrical manufacturers, London.” We doslate be cleaned, and quickly.—Straits Times, March 6. - 1,363 words
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Article1075 1917-03-09 13 Straits Tirnop, March 7. The distance from the Somme to Antwerp is roughly 90 miles. If in ten days we can overtake a German retreat of three miles and place onrselves in a position to force another retreat of about the same distance it will take 300Straits Tirnop, March 7. - 1,075 words
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Article1238 1917-03-09 14 -Straits Times, March 8. Mor«* stringent regulation* aro being onfore. i fir the military training of mm in the F T S., aud already we Lave Lad suuie indication that there are qii triers in w hich those are being res'*nto1. There is still a curious ab* *vv»-Straits Times, March 8. - 1,238 words
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Article84 1917-03-09 14 The statement of block tin and tin ore exported from the F.M.S., approximate value (in Singapore) and duty collected, during the month of January, 1917, and comparison with corresponding period of previous year, shews the total tin at 69,789.88 piculs against 75,605.62 piculs, a decrease of 12,71584 words
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Article107 1917-03-09 14 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise us of the following output for the four weeks ended February 24. Jtukit Homan, stoue crushed <,047 tons, gold obtained 811 ozb., average per ton 2..J01 dwts. Bukit Malacca, stone crush* ed 4,634 tons, gold obtained 305 ozs., average per107 words
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1048 1917-03-09 14 The annual meeting of the members of the i\ t4 1; Chamber of Commerce uud* r its new tide of the Perak Branch of the K.M S. Chamber of Commerce was held iu its rooms iu Bel field1,048 words
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294 1917-03-09 14 A moetiDg of members of the Singapore Cricket Club was held on Friday afternoon to consider a proposition by the committed that the sum of j£l,o ii) should bj invested in the Straits War Loan. The President, the Hon. Mr. C.294 words
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223 1917-03-09 14 The full Court of Appeal at Penang before the Chief Justice Sir John Bucknill, Mr. Justice Woodward and Mr. Justice Sproule heard the appeal of Chee Kok Foo against the decision of Mr. Justice Ebden, who sentenced him to six months’ simple223 words
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269 1917-03-09 15 The tenth annual report of the directors 0 I The Hai To K Bank,D,! and ber ew th lij sudited statement of the accounts for f. ovear ended Deoember 31, 1910. tb The net profit for the year as shown269 words
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Article525 1917-03-09 15 Mrs. Burkill has received the following letter from Mrs. Fowlie:— My dear Mrs. Burkill, -As soon as I could, I visited 21, Old Bond Street, and bad a long talk with the Secretary of the Star and Garter Fund, who is now Mrs. Smeaton Douglas.525 words
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254 1917-03-09 15 There was some local discussion recently about the use of Anzac as part title adopted by a public performer. Tbe protest was amply justified, and tbe Australian Commonwealth law is definite in prohibition. We reproduce the effective clauses of tbe Act:— 1.—(1) As254 words
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164 1917-03-09 15 One of Mr. Ward Price’s latest messages from Salonika says that according to information received by tbe Greek Provisional Government tbe Kaiser has sent a message to King Constantine to tbe effect that he cannot aid him in Macedonia, adding All that164 words
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Article143 1917-03-09 15 In the Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice, Mr. William Walter Acton, Public Works Department, Federated Malay States, petitioned for a divorce on the ground of the misconduct of bis wife with a Mr. Tauutou, described as being the managing director of a company143 words
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Article122 1917-03-09 15 The following statement as to Indian immigration and emigration during 1916 appears in the F.M.S. Gazette :-The number of assistod passengers the cost of whose passages was paid from the Indian Immigration Fund was 72,091, and the number of other deck passengers was 23,475, making a122 words
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Article72 1917-03-09 15 Wo would remind all who are interested that a fete in aid of the St. Dunstan Hostel for blinded soldiers and sailors is to bo held at Kajang, on Saturday, 10th inst. An earnest appeal is made for help and donations however small will be gratefully received by72 words
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353 1917-03-09 15 The Federal Council of Christian Cbnrcbes in the U.S.A. have drawn np a programme for the current year, which is significant. The Connoil is stated to stand (1) for equal rights and justice for all men in all stations of life; (2)353 words
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313 1917-03-09 15 In the district court this morning, before Mr. W. Lang ham-Carter, Gilbert George Gomes, a clerk employed at the Chartered Bank, pleaded guilty to theft as a servant of the bank of property to the value of 955, 910 and 915.313 words
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Article149 1917-03-09 15 Certain differences have arisen in connec tion with the Penang Turf Club, relating to membership status. Acute feeling has been produced and we are informed that the following well known Chinese members, mauy of whom have been warm and active supporters of the club have resigned Khaw149 words
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323 1917-03-09 15 It has been currently reported in Ipob during the last few days, says the Times of Malaya of February 23, that the ment has deoided on a course of action to safeguard British interests as regards Stato land, by refusing to323 words
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Article200 1917-03-09 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 5. Following are results in the Penang Bisley:— Wantage Handicap (200 yards, open to members, P.V. and P.V.R.C.): Pte. Woolnough, (h'cap 07) 36.07 Capt Neubronner (20) 86 Sergt. Williams (70) 85.68 Rapids Handicap (200 yards, open to members, P.V. and P.V.R.C.) Pte.200 words
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Article106 1917-03-09 15 Among thoHo who recently left or aro leaving the F.M.S. to join the Imperial forces aro Mosers. O. J. C. Hope, N. F. W. Paul, H. P. Hunter, W. D. Wintle, E. Patton, A. C. Perry, K. W. Vaughan, C I). Miller, W. Fried* lander, R.106 words
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1087 1917-03-09 16 A sensatiocal story of the attempt upon the life oi the Prime Minister and Mr. Arthur Jicudorson was opened a. the lA 1 ty Police Court on January 31. when three women and a mao w*i' |-hic> il1,087 words
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Article322 1917-03-09 16 (From Ock Own Correspondent.) Kuala I.umpur, March 1. In tbe continuation of this case, Mr. Poolcy unsuccessfully submitted that there was no case to meet against the second accused. The defence was that tbo rikisha coolie had engaged to bring tbe woman to first accused that nigbt,322 words
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Article161 1917-03-09 16 We give a cordial welcome to The Indian Settler,” No. 1 Vol. I of which has just reached us, It is the first Indian journal published in Fiji, and is printed in English, Hindi and Urdu. It is described as A medium for tho advocacy of the161 words
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Article82 1917-03-09 16 In the casualty lists appears the name of Lieut. A. S. M. Best, K.E., formerly an engineer in tho F.M.S. Government servico. Lieut. Best was admitted to hospital at Basra on December 21, slightly wounded and suffering from enteritis. Lieut. Best, who is the second son of82 words
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458 1917-03-09 16 Tho Hon. Secrttwy of the F M S. War Relief Fund lias forwarded t Kuala Lumpur j a c>py uf a report on the F.M S. ll<>Hpita l j dated .January 7 from Dr. Kuc for DiCt-rn- orr, I91H, with a summary458 words
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395 1917-03-09 16 After a fairly long interval a good soccer match was seen on the Esplanade on March 1 when the S-R.C. and the Sbropshires met in a friendly on the former’s ground. The ground was slippery after the rain, but this operated against both sides, and395 words
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885 1917-03-09 16 From Cur City Correspondent, I Lordou, February 1 For the paj* week or t*o practkO,, everything in the city has been mbseivim to tbe great war loau which, a* I aiiticin a u,i takea the form of a 5 per cent, stock885 words
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2579 1917-03-09 17 description in the Daily Express of v *22 of the great monitions explosion outlie previous Friday contains the follow,B|Lery one in the 700 square miles of Tnmlon heard the explosion, which was the loudest, the weirdest, and,2,579 words
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Article28 1917-03-09 17 Jobgb.— At 3, Niven Road, Singaporo, to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jorge, a son; both well. China, Japan, Philippines and F. M. S. papers please copy.28 words
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Article158 1917-03-09 17 r Singaporb, March 0, 1017. EXCHANGE* liOhDo* Bank 4 m/a 2/4ft Demand 2/4* Private 8 m/a 2/5 On Franch Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. m. On Hongkong...Bank d/d par On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 66) On Java Bank T. T. 188 On Japan Bans158 words
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Article344 1917-03-09 17 Singapore, March 8, 1017. MINING. Buyors Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1*00 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1.25 13 10 Kinta Association 0.00 10.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 4.00 5.00 10 10. Malayan Colliories 12.00 12.50344 words
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Advertisement132 1917-03-09 17 NOTICE. The post free price of the Straits Tones to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is *3a a year. Tie post (re price ot tiie Straits Budget is >14 a y«ar to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions lor132 words
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Obituary81 1917-03-09 17 DEATHS. Edwards. —On March 1, at Nagasaki, Helena, wifo of R. C. Edwards, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Matthews. —On January 22, 1917, at Johannesberg, South Africa, O. H. B. OBITUARY. Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 27, 12.55 p.m. Tbo deaths are announced of Admiral Mowbray Thomson, tbo last survivor of81 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article104 1917-03-09 1 GINIRAL Robber Items 1 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 2 London Rubber Share Market 4 Java Produce Market 4 Shanghai Klebang Case... 5 A Rubber Forecast 5 Big Rubber Combino 5 February Rubber Returns 6 Singapore Rubber Auctions 6 Mkbtinos and Riports— Batu Kawan Rubber 1 Oaring Rubber Report 1104 words
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Article323 1917-03-09 1 Lieut. S. S. Crisp, R.F.A., formerly of the Linggi Rubber Estates, Ltd., has been promoted to captain. Mr. A. F. Lake has joined the board of the Raub Rubber Kstates, in place of the late Sir Win. Ward, K.C.S.I. There were at least 425 tons of rubber aboard323 words
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1840 1917-03-09 1 The adjourned seventh annual general meeting of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Limited, was held on January 30, at the registered offices of the company, Mincing Lane House, 59, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Copemau (chairman of the1,840 words
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Article260 1917-03-09 1 The report of tho Oaring (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the estimated crop was placed at 150,000 lbs., the total output being 157,830 lbs., as against 124,935 lbs., secured during the previous year. The manager’s estimate for the current year is 200,000 lbs. The young clearings260 words
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2011 1917-03-09 2 q- 1 seventh annual general meeting of a imJUt Rubber Estates, Limited, was n. Tauuary 11, in the Council Room of Growers’ Association, 88, East‘f 0 r I on don, E C., Sir Frank Atbelstane ttST.ftWlft (chairman2,011 words
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309 1917-03-09 2 The report of the United Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the crop of rubber harvested amounted to 3,028,524 lbs., against an estimate of 2,918,800 lbs. and a previous year’s total of 2,474,972 lbs. 8,025,077 lbs. realised an average gross price309 words
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Article344 1917-03-09 2 Tho report of tho Seudayau (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, states that uo further planting has been done during the year, but, as stated in last year's report, an area of 4651 acres, of which 457 acres were planted, has been acquired. The total area of the estate is344 words
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521 1917-03-09 2 Following is report of the board of direct* ors of the Sepang Valley Estate, Ltd., to be presented to the shareholder at the third ordinary general meeting of the company to be held at the registered office, Bans Chambers, Seremban,521 words
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Article120 1917-03-09 2 For the period from March 9 to 15, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at Bs. ljd. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the120 words
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3695 1917-03-09 3 A general mooting of the Planters’ AsHOcia tion of Malaya was held in the Sungoi Ujong Club, Seremban, on February 27, with Mr. It C. M. Kindersley iD the chair. Mr. W. Duncan having written to say that he3,695 words
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1149 1917-03-09 4 The annual general meeting of the In- dra<;iri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha ■Co.. Ltd., was held at the registered offices, Messrs. EvattandCo., at noon, on Monday, r< C. van L. Boonkamp presided, and toe others present were Messrs. Tan Kheaui hock, and1,149 words
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Article134 1917-03-09 4 All things considered, tho tone of tho rub bor share market has been steady throughout the weok, roports the L. and 0. Express, of January 81. With all attention concentrated ou the war loan, and realisations of other securities to permit of conversions, thero might havo134 words
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869 1917-03-09 4 The following is the report of the Permata Rubber Estates, Ltd., submitted to the general meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai, on Wednesday, February 21: The company ’s agents at Malacca give the following information under date November869 words
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Article192 1917-03-09 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending March 2:— Batavia, Maroh 2. Rubber. —There is little to report on the position of this192 words
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Article364 1917-03-09 4 Messrs, Sime, Darby and Co. kindly supply the following report:—Tho seventh ordinary annual general meeting of the shareholders of Kadella Robber Estate, Limited, was held on Friday, March 2, at 4, Fori Road. Malacca, Mr. S. W. Moor house (chairman of the company) presiding. The notice364 words
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1625 1917-03-09 5 A general mooting of the Kuala Lumpur District Planters’ Association was held in tho P.A.M. officos, Mercantile Bank Build ings, on February 26 with Mr. F. G. Harvey (Pataling Estate) in tho chair, says tho Malay Mail. There were also1,625 words
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610 1917-03-09 5 The bearing was continued rocently by tbe full Court of Appeal, comprising tbo Hon. Sir John S. Bucknill, Chief Justice, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward and Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, sitting in tbe Supreme Court, Penang, of tbe appeal by610 words
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Article203 1917-03-09 5 Since the sad death of Mr. C, A. Lampard the voice of the rubber prophet has not boen heard, says the Madras Mail, but now another seer, who is described as a well-known market authority, has boen forwarded. His estimates of the world’s production and consumption of203 words
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568 1917-03-09 5 HAYTOR RUBBER ESTATES. Dividend of Twenty-five Per Cent. Declared The directors’ report to the of Haytor Rubber Estates is as follows Your directors submit herewith Y» audited statement of the accounts of 5? company for the year ended December Sf 1916, being the seventh financial year of company. J The568 words
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Article114 1917-03-09 5 Although an official denial is forthcom to the report that the United States Ku Company, the B. S. Goodrich Company, Goodyear Para and Rubber Company the Fisk Rubber Company are to be con dated, it is understood, says tho D. a Express, that various matters involving companies114 words
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774 1917-03-09 6 I Tbo directors’ report to the shareholders I of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., states Your directors submit herewith a dulyI audited statement of the accounts of the I company for the year ended December 31, I774 words
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Article851 1917-03-09 6 Bukit Lintang.—21,050 lbs. Cbimpul.—20,700 lbs. Krubong.— 7,825 lbs. Lendu.—16,0(0 lbs. Perraata.— 4,100 lbs. Rembia.—27,068 lbs. Radella.—17,200 lbs. Sungei Bahru.—21,201 lbs. See Kee.-8,775 lbs. Merlimau.—114,450 lbs. Stiawan.—7,020 lbs. Singapore Para.—55,271 lbs. Johore Para.—15,054 lbs. Mount Austin (Johore).—188,643 lbs. S.S. (Bertam).— 64,COO lbs. Sedenak.—40,914 lbs. Straits.—234,000 lbs. Penang.—177,000 lbs.851 words
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682 1917-03-09 6 The 284th auction of the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on February 28 and March 1, when there was offered for sale piculs 11,071.20 or 1,476,168 lbs. (tons 069). Prioes realised Sheet smoked fine ribbed $154 to 1172 tt ,i682 words
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1440 1917-03-09 7 The sixth annual gimral meeting of the loMilinde (Surua'r.i) Bobber and Tobacco Estate, Ltd., wan lu l l on January 19, at Winchester House, Old Broad «treo*, EC., Mr. K. 11. Barry (chairman of the company) pnxtdiog.1,440 words
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Article339 1917-03-09 7 The report of tho Glen Bervie Rubber Company, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested during tho year was 237,588 .SST l 7 u 588 'I 1 over the estimate of 220,000 !bi*. lhe rubber crop ban been sold at an average gross price of339 words
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962 1917-03-09 7 Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange P-a* 0^? 0 v ue wSar 535^ 1916. 1916. January 30. March H 150,000 2> 85% 60* Anglo-Malay 11 9 10 6 <» A*l 30 to 2 r Hakap962 words
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