The Straits Budget, 29 March 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-03-29 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3085 Singapore, Thursday, March 29, 1917. ESTABLISHED OVEB HALE A CEtfTVBV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article200 1917-03-29 1 leaders— Tha Position in France 10 Germ in Mentality Again 10 The German Crimes ...10 11 The German Flans 11 Russia ami Germany 11 tLo. AU AND (iBNRKAL Local and Personal 12 The War 3-8 Hjn Mr. F. H. Dallas Retires 9 Letter from China 9 Batu200 words
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Article2599 1917-03-29 1 The death of Mr. Lee Chim Bock, eldest son 2! j a,to Bee Seek Long, took place on •nareh 21, at noon at his residence 84, Amoy the age of 38 years. The deceased ad been ailing for some time and although death was expeoted, the news2,599 words
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1278 1917-03-29 2 The Singapore Harbour Board’s report for the halt y« ar ending December 31, 1918, has been issui <1 and shows that the credit balance of income and expenditure account for the half-year under review is 91,298,290.58. Of this sum,1,278 words
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631 1917-03-29 2 The case in which Mr. J c H t Eastern Agencies, Ltd., j g hnBOD -o( failing to make a return as for Military Service Ordinance the up for hearing in the first magistral on ednesday. h 8 court After631 words
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Article95 1917-03-29 2 The Times of Malaya says Rumour has it that negotiations are in progress for the amalgamation of the Straits Bar and the F.M.?>. Bar under one head, the Cbiet Judicial Commissioner of Singapore. Nothin*, definite, however, one way or the other will be known for95 words
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Article76 1917-03-29 2 The report to September 80 states dredger* worked 31,245 hours, agaiust 27,369 hours in 1915. Value of tin output, exclusive 0 royalty, £1 14,993, against £123,263. c profit, £*4o 808, against £40,336. Four divr douds, aggregating 40 per cent, paid 15 per cent.), leaving £50,815, against £7l.•i'*'The tiu76 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3925 1917-03-29 3 Kkutkk’s Telegrams. Western Advance. Ktill more territory being WON. I The American Attitude. Rkutkr’s Telegrams. LondoD, March 21, 11.35 p.m. KitM-Marsbal Haig reports Wo advanced |9 apl ji y south east and east of Peronne, reach 0 tr poiuts ten mi leu east of the Somme. We ■occupiedKkutkk’s Telegrams. - 3,925 words
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Article3825 1917-03-29 4 German Retreat. OUTRAGES ON DESERTED TOWNS. Terrible Conditions Discoved. London, March 23, 11.15 p.ui. Field* Marshal Haig reports that the enemy 's resistance is increasing on the wholo front from west of Saint (Quentin to south of Arras. Heavy suowstorms impeded our advance. We curried out a successful3,825 words
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Article4107 1917-03-29 5 German Retreat. A GREAT OPEN BATTLE BEGINNING. America Preparing. London, March 23, 11.10 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: Our patrols encountered detachments of some strength at a number of points between Etreillers, Beaumetz les Cambrai and Boaurains. We drove off counter-attacks at Aizecourt le Bas, Beaumetz and Vraicourt and4,107 words
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Article2787 1917-03-29 6 German Designs. BIG ATTACK ON RUSSIA EXPECTED. More Progress on Western Front. London, March 25, 10 pm* Field-Marshal Haig reports: We drove off a bombing attack near Beaumetz les Cawbrai. Wo improved our position west of Croisilles and entered enemy trenches northeast of Loos, taking prisoners and ejecting2,787 words
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Article1613 1917-03-29 7 Splendid French Progress. GREAT PLATEAU NOW UNDER CONTROL. Germans Resisting Fiercely. London, March 27, 12.35 a.in A French communique says Between the Somme and the Oise our artillery dispersed enemy gatherings between Bonay and Ur* villers. South of the Oise we made important progress in the lower Coney1,613 words
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Article244 1917-03-29 8 One of tlio First Forty sends us the following very interesting note:— To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Just a line to givo you nows of some of tlio contingent you were practically directly responsible in raising. .Johnson, of the United Engineers (Sumatra), is now244 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article43 1917-03-29 8 The match S.V.A. and S.V.K. v. The Rest was brought off on the S.C.G. ground on Saturday. A hard though rather scrappy game ended in a win for the Volunteers by two goalH and a penalty goal to one goal—--13 to 5.43 words
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Article82 1917-03-29 8 A correspondent asks which English or Welsh Rugger team beat the Springboks during their 1906 tour in Great Britain, adding that he has repeatedly heard the point argued in Singapore. The South Africans lost twice—to Scotland and to Cardiff—and drew with England. The other twenty-five matches played82 words
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Article78 1917-03-29 8 The March bogey competition of the Singapore Golf Club was played on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a win for Mr.J. A. Dean, who returned a net score of all square. Fifteen cards were taken out and the following were returned J. A. Dean 10 all square. T.78 words
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Article1391 1917-03-29 8 S.R.C. 4: Wireless I. The S.R.C. were too nimble for their opponents from the Wireless Station to whom they were at home on March 22, and made sure of their first league points to the extent of 4—1. The visitors were good in places, aud threatened danger at times,1,391 words
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Article67 1917-03-29 8 Mr. Roeser has received through MunAndre Daujou, Consul for Franco, a gratetu. acknowledgment of the contribution 1 frs. 322.90 made rocently by residents au visitors at the Adelphi Hotel to the tund to relief of French War Orphans. Tho Ass 1 111 tiou National expresses its very67 words
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1340 1917-03-29 9 We make tbo following extracts from the report of the committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce for the year ended December 81. 1916:— Kxpci t business generally was hampered durino the year by the scarcity of tonnage,1,340 words
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Article196 1917-03-29 9 The Hou Mr. F. H. Dallas, who for tho past fourteen years has held the office of Treasurer to the State of Sarawak has retired. He first went to Sarawak m 1897 and was appointed manager of the Government Printing Office and Editor of196 words
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Article80 1917-03-29 9 With reference to the regulations relating to the embarkation of passengers, published in tho Gazette Extraordinary of Fobruary 7, 1917, the public are requested to tako note that no such endorsement as is required by clause 1 of the regulations can undor any circumstances whatever bo given80 words
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1717 1917-03-29 9 From Our Special Correspondent. Shanghai, March 8. Two days hence will probably be made one of the momentous decisions ever taken in China. Momentous it will be in several ways in respect that tbe ancient conservatism of China will probably be thrust1,717 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1095 1917-03-29 10 Straits Times, March 23. A French commentator sums up the restiltH of rocont ovents very neatly. Our front ho says has been carried in some places moro tlian thirty fivo kilometres beyond the positions we occupied on March 15. Wo have liberated two Kreneh Departments andStraits Times, March 23. - 1,095 words
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Article1104 1917-03-29 10 -Straits Times, March 24. We are still making occasional endeavours to probe the mystery of German mentality, helped thereto by batches of German made literature in an English dress which occa sionaily roach us from distant friends. But it is a somewhat forlorn hope to seek truth-Straits Times, March 24. - 1,104 words
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Article1143 1917-03-29 10 -Straits Times, March 26. vice say* oue of our poets, is a moDBter of such hideous mien, That to be bated needs but to be seen, Yet seen too oft, familiar with its face. We first endure, then pity then embrace.” There is a terrible truth in-Straits Times, March 26. - 1,143 words
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Article1005 1917-03-29 11 —Straits Times, March 27. be ni° to have a glimmering perception ii' n denburg 8 plans. He has straightened rj ’J. tlio Western line bo as to decrease the power necessary to hold it, and mean* im he has demoralised, more or less, all the ■'titish organisation—Straits Times, March 27. - 1,005 words
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Article1020 1917-03-29 11 either for Russia or for ourselves.—Straits Times, March 28. There are many reasons why Germany should make an attempt to thrust further into Russia. The coontry is vast, and its resources, though ill-developed, are vast also. If they conld occupy Petrograd and become protectors of the Czareither for Russia or for ourselves.—Straits Times, March 28. - 1,020 words
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Article105 1917-03-29 11 The thirty-first onliuary general meeting of the shareholders of the Singapore Slipway and Engiueoriug (Jo., Ltd., was held at the registered ollice of the company, Tanjong Pagar, on Tuesday, Mr. ,1. It. Nicholson, C.M.C., in the chair. The minutes of tho thirtieth meeting having been read and105 words
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Article113 1917-03-29 11 The Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China advi ho having received telegraphic advice from their London ollice that at the approaching annual gem ral meeting of shareholders the directors will recommend that a dividend be declared for the past half year at tho rate of 14113 words
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Article156 1917-03-29 11 Tho installation meeting of Batu B«rtanda Mark f.odgo was held at the Masonic Hall, Koala Lumpur, on Saturday, when Bro. G. E. I) uulosou was installed as NS’. M. M. for the ensuing year. The oth» i incoming officers ar-; —l. P. M., Wor. Bro, .1.156 words
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1311 1917-03-29 12 (By a Cokuksponwcnt.) The present war has shown us that au Empire possi ssing almost unlimited powers ot organisation ami commercial ability, too ther with ull the < sscntials of becoming j» ro at, has chosen Urn path of dishonour. It has1,311 words
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Article370 1917-03-29 12 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated March ‘21, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state An announcement lias been made that the Straits Settlements War Loan has reached the satisfactory total of roughly one-and a half million sterling and clients are reminded that370 words
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Article86 1917-03-29 12 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for tho week ondod March 17 wsh 85.W7 per mille of tho population. Tho total number of deaths was 248, of which 170 wero malo subjects and 78 female. Convulsions claimed 26, phthisis 87, malaria fovor 86, beri86 words
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447 1917-03-29 12 On December 6 we had the pleasure of announcing the receipt of subscriptions totalling $1,029 from Pahang, the list being headed by a generous donation of $5OO froui His Highness the Sultan. This contribution having been cniiHeuuic ited to447 words
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251 1917-03-29 12 The bon. secretary of the Singapore Food Reform Society, Mr. C. C. Hailing, forwards the following menu and recipes: —Menu.— Tomato soup, haricot bean fritters, date pudding, and fresh fruit aud nuts. Recii-ks. Tomato soup.—lngredients: One pound of tomatoes, one onion, half251 words
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Article26 1917-03-29 12 The output for tbo first fortnight of March was as follows: Hours run 457 Cubic yard 8 treated 80 000 Totalpiculs 435.5526 words
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209 1917-03-29 12 A suggestion was made recenfclv iu ladies of the Federated Alalav S that tbe give a silk ensign to H.M.S. Malay* u l^ ttr.srafe'.axbiis strisi onsisn. This <fa« is very Va^ #ilk B ,“Zp, SUDday8 occa^S to^eTbrcVpl^i^iX 6^' l of209 words
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Article569 1917-03-29 12 (From Our Own Corrkspokdknt). Malacca, March 21. The regulations governing the paymeni of transport expenses of members of the Malacca Yoluuteer Rifles attending parade* have been issuod. According to these, the rates fixed are thirty cents per mile for a cat carrying four or more members, twenty569 words
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1721 1917-03-29 13 Tbe annual general meeting of the Singa ooi. Chamber of Commerce was hold at the Exchange on Monday afternoon. Theacting chairman, Mr. F. L. Tomlin, presided, and tlu; others present were:—The Hon. Mr. A. Hood-Begg (Guthrie and1,721 words
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1047 1917-03-29 13 A meeting of the Legislative Connoil was held on Monday afteruoon. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M G.) presided, and the other members present were: —H. E. the General Officer Cora manding (Major-General D. H. Ridout, C.M.G.), the Colonial1,047 words
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641 1917-03-29 13 Tbo eleventh ordinary general meeting of Kauaboi, Limited, whh held at noon on Saturday, at tbo registered ..ffict-H of tbe company, Chartered Bank Buildings. Mr. H. Robinson* tbe chairman, presided, and the others present were: —Messrs. O. A. Kimmel (director), W. L. Watkins,641 words
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Article39 1917-03-29 14 [The Straitß Times is Dot responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should hear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Look, rambling epistles are liubie to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.]39 words
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Article225 1917-03-29 14 To tho Editor of the StraitH Times. Sir,—It appears from certain recent article* in your columns that the question of approaching tho Federal Oovenmieut on the necessity of a Tamil R»*pr< sentation on itn council has attracted tin- inicrost of Homo Thin is, doubtless, a step in tin225 words
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Article80 1917-03-29 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Is it possible to obtain papers from the military authorities here to the effect that one h;n been considered unfit for military serviov If so what is the procedure in obtaining such?—Yours, etc Kbjuct. Singapore, March 22, 1917. I If80 words
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Article503 1917-03-29 14 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times Sir,—“ Exceptions prove the rule but itj is a matter of conjecture if a custom prevalent in a certain township not very rornote from the Federal Capital is an exoeption. To proceed. Tho clerks, or rather tho clerk in the503 words
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Article180 1917-03-29 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Some time last year an order was issued by the Municipal Commissioners to the two temporary Cinema Halls in Malacca to have them demolished. The Town Cinema Hall was at once pulled down without allowing them any further extension,180 words
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Article368 1917-03-29 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The Tramway “go osteru” evil has now been attended to, but there is another matter just as important which could easily be set right without extra trouble or expense. Indeed, if the Rulos and Regulations were enforced, it would disappear. I am368 words
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Article1096 1917-03-29 14 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, In reply to Patriot’s letter in the local press of the 22nd inst., 1 beg to say that 1 am only the manager of the tour of the Government tilmR “Britain Prepared” and “The Battle of1,096 words
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361 1917-03-29 14 (From Our Own Corrksfondrnt.) Malacca, March 27. The dining saloon at the Government Rest House, Banda Hilir, was on Saturday night filled almost to overflowing when the mem bers of No. 1 Company of the Malaccs Volunteer Rifles, with Captain W.361 words
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Article181 1917-03-29 14 A correspondent writes as follows:—The recent widening of Upper Serangoon Koad beyond the Paya Lebar Police Station and the improvements to the road leading to Yer Chu Kang Road, are greatly appreciated by the public, and will be more so when the work of re-metalling the road181 words
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Article76 1917-03-29 14 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise the following output f"*r the four weeks ended March 24:—Bukit Koman: Stone crushed 6,669 tons. Sold obtained 840 ozs., aversge per ton 2.>1“ wts. Bukit Malacca: Stone crushed 4 tons, gold obtained 310 ozs„ average per ton 1.420 dwts. The76 words
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1044 1917-03-29 15 Air Pilot writes in the Evening was a look about him that was dis •inctly of the air; good, clear cut features, hair that tended to curl, a thick-set figure, supple and muscular. But about the1,044 words
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664 1917-03-29 15 At the Assizes on March 22, the Chief JuHtice (Sir John Buckuill, K, C) gave judgment in the cane of four men who were charged with counterfeiting coins, being in possession of counterfeiting instruments, and being in possession of counterfeit coins. Lee664 words
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919 1917-03-29 15 Tbe shipping correspondent of The Times writes: Of the many measures which are now being adopted by tbe shipping authorities to cope with the present war conditions some may be described as of a sbowy tjpe and some as919 words
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733 1917-03-29 15 The events preceding Mr. Gerard's departure from Berliu are told in the following Associated Press despatch from Zurich, of February 1‘2 Most of the members of the ambassador’s large party sighed with genius relief when a Swiss border was reached, for the strain733 words
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1099 1917-03-29 16 Sir < <corgo Bfc., writes in the I>aily Express: The nation fcr throe gone'-atirns has been dominated by tlm i gloat fallacies. First, that it is no part of the business of Governments to interfere in industry1,099 words
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242 1917-03-29 16 FAT-AND-WELL GHOSTS. A Resurrection Spoiled By Poison. A romaikablc attempt at insurrection in Soutfi Basutoland has recently been suppressed by the authorities, according to the Hand newspapers. Two Baphuti women were the instruments usid by the leading spirits in tho affair. These women became ill, were supposed to die and242 words
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Article293 1917-03-29 16 A northern Chinese paper publishes a very interesting article from a London correspondent as to the fiercely waged departmental war carried on in London, between the Foreign Office and the Board of Trade for the Consular Service and its control. He Rays:- I p to the present the293 words
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381 1917-03-29 16 Tho Manchester Guardian, a staunch freetrade organ, wiitiug with reference to the recommendations made by the committee in commercial and industrial policy, of which Lord Balfour of Burleigh is chairman, 1 states: The recommendations cone* rn (treat Britain fur mure than the Dominions. We381 words
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Article42 1917-03-29 16 Airlik.—On March 20, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Airlie, a son. (Both doing well). Willson.— On February 28, in London, widow of L. H. J. Willson, Esq., late of Mongkibol Estate, Johore, of a eon.42 words
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Article161 1917-03-29 16 Sinoapori, March 28 18 17| EXCHANGE, Dm Lonl>c* •••••.Bank 4 tn/s 1 3/4i Demand 8/4} Private 8 m/8 3/4:4 On Franc* Bank T. T. 825 On India Bank T. T. On HoNaKONa...Bank d/d par On Shakqbai ...Bank d/d 69 J T B T. T. 18 B*ok 10#(161 words
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Article361 1917-03-29 16 SiNUAPORR, March 28, 1917. MINING. Value Bu V er8 Sellerfl 10 10 Ampang 5.60 6 50 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.20 1.35 10 10 Kanaboi 1.21 1.35 10 10 Kinta Association 9.00 10.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Labat Mines 4.00 5 00 10361 words
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Advertisement309 1917-03-29 16 Property Sale. The estate of Haji Amah binte Haji Sicilian, deceased, was sold by public auction at Mr. L. A. Chetty’s sale room. Malacca, on March 22, witb the following results: Freehold land and brick-built house, 59 Jonker Street, bought by E. Kong Guau for $4,500: two pieces of freehold309 words
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Obituary50 1917-03-29 16 DEATHS. Boss-Suddenly, on March 21, at Seremban Hospital, Donald Boss, Manager, Kanoboi Mines, Jelobu, eldest son of the late Mr. A. Boss of Tain, lfosshire. lioKs'-Al-L —On February 9, at Church Street, t «ithoroe, Geolfrey Nowstead Garnett, ««n of the late Geoffrey Garnett and Mary francos Horsfall; a#ed 6 years.50 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article85 1917-03-29 1 3rnkkal Rubber Items The Roll of Honour 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 2 Norseman Estate Case 3 F.M S. Rubber Export Duty 3 February Rubber Returns 3 Rubber Substitutes 3 Penaug Rubber Auctions 3 lava Produce Market 4 E&tate Affray 4 The Rubber Share Market 4 fKLKuRAM* London Rubber Dividend85 words
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Article48 1917-03-29 1 (From On: Own Corrkspondrnt.) London, March 26. The foliowiug interim dividends have been declared Kuala Kubu 6{ per cent., Rembia 7i and Johore Para 5. Fiual dividends are Ragan Serai 20 per cent, Batu Caves 105, Gula Kalnmpong 10, Rangoon Para 7$ and llarpenden 60.48 words
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Article253 1917-03-29 1 Mr. R. G. Ladell, of Edinburgh Estate, is leaving for home. The Kedah Rubber Co. pays a third interim dividend of 10 per cent, on account of the financial year 1916/17. t u' r J Macdonald, assistant manager o oodford Estate, Beaufort, left on March on a furlough253 words
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1277 1917-03-29 1 A final dividend of Tin. 1 per share, making Tls. 2.50 for the year or roughly 40 per cent, at tlio present rate of exchange, was declared on March 16 at the seventh annual general meeting1,277 words
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469 1917-03-29 1 The first annual general meeting of the Mayfield Rubber Plantations (Straits SettleLimited, was held at the Registered Office, No. 1, Weld Quay, on March 28, says the Pinang Gazette. Among those present were Mr. J. C. Honson (chairman), Messrs. Jas. Sellar and469 words
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Article87 1917-03-29 1 Nowh ban been reoeivod of the death of Mr. W. H. Sogravo, late of Malitn K*tato. Mr. went homo aud obtained a commission in the A.S.C. After bein« wounded ho waH transferred to tho Flying Corps, and it was an aeroplane accident at home that caused87 words
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2036 1917-03-29 2 The fifth tiuuual g< ut ral meeting of the Oaring (Malacca) Ituhb# r Estate, Limited, wan held oo .lunuury Hi, iu the council room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, ItH, East cheap. EC., Mr. <i. K. Traill (chairmaD of2,036 words
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485 1917-03-29 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 287th auction, was held on March 21 and 22, when there was offered for sale 12,104.41 piculs or 1.613,921 lbs. (tons 720.05). Prices realised:— Sheet smoked tine ribbed $149 to $154 good ribbed485 words
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851 1917-03-29 2 The fourth annual general Su D1 <ei OetUh Kubtk-r E.tat, held in the Chamber of Commerce on \t Uimte. M,°j^ presided, and the others present w l, ,7 i-ark. Kmn. L. M Bell, L. A. C.851 words
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1142 1917-03-29 3 Tbe Full Court of Appeal in Ipoh was imaged in hearing an interesting case last W i-«k in which the Planters’ Loan Board Enactment was concerned in regard to the insolvent estate of Mr. C. E. Paterson, of Norseman1,142 words
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1142 1917-03-29 3 The eighth annual meeting of Tolok Anson Rubber Estate, Limited, was held at the registered offices of the company, Messrs. Derrick and Co., Battery Road, on Monday, there being present Messrs. J. A. Webster, director (and in the absence of1,142 words
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Article94 1917-03-29 3 For the period from March 80 to April 5, 1917, inclusive, tbe value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 3s. 2j|d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with94 words
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Article100 1917-03-29 3 Si Pare Pare.—15,835 lbs. Netherlands Langkat.—l9,ss4 lbs. Holland American Plantations- —891,000 lbs. Bukit Kajang. 72,591 lbs; eight months 648,841 lbs. Sungei Buaya (Sumatra).--45,238 lbs.; eight months 815,882 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc.—B2,o76 kilos. Langkon North Borneo.—l6,ooo lbs.; eleven months 228,700 lbs. Siak (Sumatra) Rubber.-22,648 lbs. total 45,828 lbs. A100 words
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730 1917-03-29 3 The LT.S. Vice-Consul H.E. Carlson, Frank* fort on-tbe-Main, writes The scarcity of rubber and tbo partial commandeering of rubber bicycle tyros have caused a number of substitutes to appear on the German market. The substances need are steel wire, leather, wood, prepared730 words
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Article65 1917-03-29 3 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and Co., Pouang, advise the press that tho undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tendei on Wednesday. Diamond smoked sheet $l5l Plain smoked sheet 145 I dauiuud unsmoked sheet 128 Plaiu unsmoked sheet... 125 liark crepe 8565 words
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1080 1917-03-29 4 At the meeting of the Central Perak Planters' Association on Saturday, Mr. de Bondy brought forward tbe question of land Krauts as affected by tbe Government decision previously announced. As reported in tbe Times of Malaya, be said: In1,080 words
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Article167 1917-03-29 4 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with tbe following report on tbe position of tbe Java produce market for tbe week ended March 23 Batavia, March 23, 1917. Rubber.—There is nothing to report on the position of tbis167 words
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Article196 1917-03-29 4 A disturbance oocurred on the Bukit Jelutong Estate, Batu Tiga, recently, resalt ing in two persons being wounded. It is alleged that a Tamil woman, named Chelama, went to the estate on the day in question, in order to recover an outstanding debt from a coolie named Karopan.196 words
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Article138 1917-03-29 4 Iho last lap of the war loan very properly monopolises attention in investment circles, and it is not surprising, says the L. and C. Express, that there is little to chronicle with regard to rubbor share dealings at the present tune. The increased activity of enemy138 words
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1027 1917-03-29 4 Stock Sin Issuod Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser*?*?*! Capital Value Compamim. Prices, Closi"*-^ 1918- 1915* February 13. March 2^ 150,000 2/- 85% 60* Auglo-Malay 11.9 10/. lQ/ 6 j.oou £1 803, 25% B&kap Plantations1,027 words
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Advertisement378 1917-03-29 5 1 The World’s Family Medicine 5 Tb« reuoa why BMckw’i PHb hay* con* to occupy this premier piece among family medicine* if clear to everyone who ha* had occmioo to te*t their unequalled a*ediciaal dualities. Between the aeany *o reBed cure* for dqodire disorders and thi* wonderful remedy there ie378 words
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Advertisement237 1917-03-29 5 To enrich the blood To strengthen muscles, bones, nerves and brain—you cannot do better than take SCOTT'S Emulsion. In every part of the world this valued food tonic has proved its worth as the purest and best of all forms of cod liver oil treatment and the richest strength-maker for237 words
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