The Straits Budget, 11 May 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-05-11 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.** VOL. LXXI No. 3091 Singapore, Friday, May 11, 1917. ISTAM.ISNEI on* HALF A CCHTUAY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article209 1917-05-11 1 leadersBritish War Financa 12 Claims of the State 12 Tho Great Fight ...12-18 British Admiralty 13 Lloyd George Cabinet 18 German Affairs 13-14 Local and Ghnmral— Iiocal and Personal 1 2 L'cal Man Power 2 The War 3 8 Notes from Malacca 9 btraits Times Aircraft Fund209 words
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Article4135 1917-05-11 1 Lccal I.C.S. students will be interested to tarn that the Diploma of the Schools in fcntral themiatry has boon awarded to Mr. ln ve hong, who passed his final txamiDatiun in January last. Mr. Chin Chye Uai' 8 tbo Moratory assistant in the palit lCa Apartment of4,135 words
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619 1917-05-11 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-I am directed to forwatd heroin for publication a list of those who have l? (or aro shortly leaving) Singanore January 1 1917, under tho present Mau Iw, Scheme to join the Imperial619 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3739 1917-05-11 3 Kkluk’s Thlkokahs Another British Push, SATISFACTORY PROGRESS REPORTED. Imperial War Council. KKLUK’s Tklkokay s London, May 2, 11.50 p,m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: We drove oil a raid north of Arleux eu Guhelle. There wan reciprocal artillery fighting, which was active north of tho Searpe and in the neighbourhoodKkluk’s Thlkokahs - 3,739 words
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Article2575 1917-05-11 4 Terrible Fighting. BRITISH STILL GAINING GROUND. Imperial Conference. London, May 4,2 5 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports There was fiorce tightiug all day west of Qutant north of Fresnoy aud east of the village of irny. The enemy is again employing large reserves of men and guns and delivered2,575 words
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Article4375 1917-05-11 5 British Progress. OBSTINATE FIGHTING STILL C0NT1NUEL. Another French Push. London, May 5, 12.20 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig states that we took prisoner on Thursday upwards of ninehundred, including 28 officers. We strengthened to day the position captured in the sector of the Hindenburg line and progressed eastwards along the4,375 words
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Article2364 1917-05-11 6 British Position Improved EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH ATTACK. The Balfour Mission. London, May 7, 12.25 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports Later reports show that German attacks on the Hindeu burg line eastward of Bullecourt were particularly severe. The enemy had thrown in heavy forces which wo repulsed after tierce2,364 words
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Article1583 1917-05-11 7 Western Position. FUTILE ENEMY COUNTER ATTACKS. Strange Rumours From Berlin. London, May 7, 11.40 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: The enemy with considerable forces this afternoon aunched a third counter-attack on the new positions south of Soucbez River. The first wave reached the slope fronting the treuchcs where it1,583 words
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Article2543 1917-05-11 7 Western Position. GREAT STRUGGLE STILL GOING ON. Fighting for Fresnoy. London, April 8, 11.35 p.m. Field Marshal Haig reports: There were heavy counter attacks in the early morning in the neighbourhood of Fresnoy. The first gained a foothold in our trenches north-east of the village. Tho ground lost2,543 words
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818 1917-05-11 8 To the Editor ot the Straits Times. Sir, —As loyal subjects, tho pk--1 common with people of ether uati^nT® 6 ssajssa S&W V“ I th Collector-General of the War Xax^ 1 At the special meeting of tlm ri Chamber of Commerce in818 words
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1008 1917-05-11 9 From Our City Correspondent. Lcnlon, March 29. Realtor in the new war loan were inaugurated ou" the Stock Exchange on Monday i26th) and it is no use blinking the fact that Uu v have proved a bit of a disappointment to inany people.1,008 words
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Article818 1917-05-11 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 7, The Malacca Rifle Club annual meeting beiog poorly attended, it was adjourned, and an extraordinary meeting is to bo convened shortly to discuss tho winding-up of the club and the formation of a Malacca Volunteer Ride Club which has already818 words
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Article280 1917-05-11 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Singaporo share circular dated May 2, Messrs. Fraser aud Co. state '1 hero has been a distinct lull in operations throughout this week but no setback in prices had been noticeable. Such business as has been passing was closely280 words
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223 1917-05-11 9 Following are the handicaps for the first day of the forthcoming race meeting:— 1. The Opening Stakes. —Singapore 11.2, Blackwatcb 11.2, Geisha 9.2, Mystic 9.2, Sir Douglas 8.12, Krelis Sister 8.6, Myspee 8, Farisha 7.8, Tim 7.8, The Monk 7.8, Query 7.8,223 words
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93 1917-05-11 9 The Editor of tho Straits Times has received the following letter Colonial Secretary’s Office, Singapore, Bth May, 1917. Sir, 1 am directed by the Governor to convey to you, at the request of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, an93 words
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114 1917-05-11 9 The following cablegram has been received from Mr. Alma baker who iw now in Australia organising the Australian Air Squadron Fund Copt or Cablkuham. Sincerely congratulate generous sub* scribers Malaya completion second squadronfifty warplanes Malaya splendid addition air forces at front but I beg114 words
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81 1917-05-11 9 Subscriptions to April 80, 1917. No. of Application*. Aruoun November, 1916 239 #429,260 December 145 286,040 January, 1917 193 244,880 February 210 335,680 March 824 247,000 April 141 312,960 Total 1,262 #1,862,720 Analysis. No. of No. of State. Appltus. Subs. Anioan Selangor 449 40481 words
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Article248 1917-05-11 9 Following is the directors’ report to be pre* Honted at the annual meeting next Saturday The directors submit the audited statement of accounts and balance sheet of the company for the year ending Decembt r 31, 1916. After allowing for directots' and auditors** fees, and making full248 words
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Advertisement285 1917-05-11 9 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties belong ing to the estate of Syed Hassan bin Alwee Shahab, deceased, were disposed of by auction at the sale room of Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd., yesterday, in the Eresence of a large number of buyers,— iand and house. 39, North Boat Quay285 words
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2145 1917-05-11 10 From Our Special Correspondent. London, March 22. Hocb a p *'k of ne*s tljeiv has not boon ftinct the v**ry earliest days of tho war, aud such a con junction of good down wo have not experienced tu it:» wholo record.2,145 words
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Article189 1917-05-11 10 Mr. M. K. Foster has had a letter from his brother, Mr. N. J. A. Foster, R.F.A., M.C., late of Negri Sembilan, giving news of several F.M.S. men, states the Malay Mail. “He says Malcolm Gumming is driving a car still in the Church Army,189 words
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Article171 1917-05-11 10 In his annual report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1916, the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., says The statistics of crime continue to show a diminution in the number of offences reported to the police. Decreases are shown in the171 words
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Article106 1917-05-11 10 A correspondent writes to complain of the behavionr of a certain gentleman after the show at Oaiety Cinema tho other night. The rickshaw in which were two Chinese ladies was roughly pushed by the person referred to and they were nearly capsized into the ditch near by. Ho was106 words
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584 1917-05-11 10 The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M G in »>• report on the Colony tor the year lWe nnId attempting to give a survey 0 f matt™, of importance that may have occurred du, lo the pant year584 words
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Article263 1917-05-11 10 The report to memDers of the Singapore branch of the Straits Settlements Association for the period from April 1. 1916, to March 31, 1917, to bo presented at the meeting on May 12 reads.— The committee beg to present to you tbo report and statement of accounts263 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article576 1917-05-11 11 S.R.C. 2: Wireless 0. q’j U s.C.C. and Sea Defences match did not come off ou May 3 the Sea Defences av i D o cried it off late in the afternoon. The S R C? and Wireless met in a league fixture, however, and the former won by576 words
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Article311 1917-05-11 11 following are the result of the play on May 3 in the Ladies’Lawn Tennis Club tennis tournament Singles Handicap. Mrs. Braddell rec. 30 beat Mrs. Blair rec. io w. o. Ladies’ Doubles. Miaq Polglase and Miss D. Polglase rec. a Mrs. Marsh and Miss Naughton rec. 4 by311 words
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Article137 1917-05-11 11 The May Bogey competitions of the Singagore Golf Club was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a win for Mr. W. E. Hooper, who returned a net score of 2 down. Twenty-seven cards were taken ont and the following were returned. W. E. Hooper 8 2137 words
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Article47 1917-05-11 11 The May Spoon cf the S.L.R.A. was won by Mrs. Payne, the Bcores being Total 150 IGO with yds. yds. Nett, handicap. Mrs. Payne 30 29 59 67.53 Lyall 28 32 60 f. 7.24 Mauldou. .28 30 58 66 18 Robinson .22 24 46 65.947 words
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640 1917-05-11 11 The Coroner (Dr. Murray Robertson) on Monday afternoon held an inquest touching the death of an unknown Chinese, who was killed on April 29 by being run down near the Methodist Publishing House in Stamford road, by a motor car driven by640 words
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495 1917-05-11 11 April List. Previously acknowledged 918,305.02; Offertory St. Andrew’s Cathedral (December 31, 1916) 9405.11, Vinolia Association (Malacca) 925, “Champagne" 910, R. M. S. Thongwa Bridge Drive 1112 94, Adelphi Hotel 940, Cheng Keng Lee (Part sale of bull pup)495 words
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Article30 1917-05-11 11 We are requested to state that the Gonoral Officer Commanding will be nnable to seo candidates for military service between May 19 aad June 9 (inclusive).30 words
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675 1917-05-11 11 Id tbe Supreme Coart, on May U the Chief Justice (Sir John Uucknill, K.U.) gare judgment in a case relating to a contract for the sale ot houso and premises, 252, Teluk Ayer Street, botween Sheriff* uuah Binto Alwee al Junied aud675 words
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Article195 1917-05-11 11 In the district court, on Saturday Mr. W. Langham Carter delivered judgment in the caso in which Amat bin Abas, a Malay, was charged with causing grievous hurt to ono Jubi'ee, a Tamil gharrysyce, by driving motorcar Sl4 ho rashly auJ negligently as to endaegor human life. A195 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1084 1917-05-11 12 n -w indulge in futile recrimination.—Straits Times, May 4. There was a phrase in a recent interview with Hindent)ui'}.', who seems to bo Germany's one great man, to the effect that money wan not the vital thing in the present campaign. When we read that phrase then -w indulge in futile recrimination.—Straits Times, May 4. • - 1,084 words
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Article1160 1917-05-11 12 war, is beyond all question disloyal Strait* Times, May 5. Certain information has reached us in the ordinary course of business, and we have considered it our duty to handle that information in the form of a leading article rather than to print it in bald.... — war, is beyond all question disloyal —Strait* Times, May 5. - 1,160 words
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Article1081 1917-05-11 12 —Straits Times, May 7. No lists of casualties in the great fight being given. From the description of the operations, the wide area they cover and the fierce resolution evident on both sides, we are forced to place the losses at a very high figure. The task—Straits Times, May 7. - 1,081 words
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Article1113 1917-05-11 13 and loss may be the price of success.—Straits Times, May 8. On the sea the British Navy fights its country’s foes. In London it defends itself as far as it can against its country’s critics. e have among us an enormous number of nien who profess to beand loss may be the price of success.—Straits Times, May 8. - 1,113 words
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Article1095 1917-05-11 13 to concentrate upon munitions.—Straits Times, May 9. To wbat extent has the change of Govern ment which took plaoe a few months ago improved the outlook of Britain f Mr. Asquith fell, Mr. Lloyd George took bis place and we vexed the souls of many good folksto concentrate upon munitions.—Straits Times, May 9. - 1,095 words
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Article1089 1917-05-11 13 have had, to demand explanations ?—Straits Times, May 10. We had been looking over a report o! speeches in tho Hongkong Legislative Council on the necessity of excluding Germans from that Colony for ten years after the end of tho war. They were wonderfully good speeches and thehave had, to demand explanations ?—Straits Times, May 10. - 1,089 words
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Article224 1917-05-11 14 A notification appears in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Wednesday to tbe etlcct that the King lias approved of a silver badge being awarded to officers, sol diers. nurses, and certain civilians who have left the Army owing to physical disability incurred by military service. Tbe224 words
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Article210 1917-05-11 14 In the third police court, on Thorsday. Inspector Pritchard mentioned the charge against Bernard Masters, describing himself as a Parsi, manager of Burlington House, Coleman Street, of criminal breach of trust in respect of a watch and chain, valued at $250, tbo property of Miss Martin.210 words
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Article213 1917-05-11 14 We have seen in tho Straits Echo a statement by Ex-Police Inspector Molyneaux with reference to his resignation from the F.M.S. police and the subsequent order served upon him to quit the F.M.S. Mr. Molyneaux disputes the accuracy of certain points in the Government Gazette statement,213 words
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563 1917-05-11 14 May wo remind anyone who ban not yet suberibed of a phrase in our article urging subscriptions to the Union Jack Club Fund It read ar follows Whatever balances are available will be devoted to some of the many deserving naval and563 words
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Article318 1917-05-11 14 On Saturday afternoon, the Hon. Mr. F.B. James, C.M.G., opened a fete in the compound of Rallies Hotel in aid of the fund for Blinded Sailors aDd Soldiers and the management have the satisfaction of knowing ihat the charity will benefit to the extent of over 92,300.318 words
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Article214 1917-05-11 14 A parochial meeting was held at Andrew’s School Hall on May 3 under the presidency of the Yen. Archdeacon Swinriei who explained the absence of the Bishop was due to the fact that his Lordship felt some points would arise which would bo r ®k rr t r214 words
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Article40 1917-05-11 15 The Straits Times is not responsible for tbo opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that i tiers must be short and to the point. V rambling epistlos are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.l40 words
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Article1870 1917-05-11 15 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir I have read the proceedings of the halt yearly meeting of the Penang Turf Club as published in your paper of the 1st iustant, anil I must say that tho chairman was not iastitied in takiDg up the attitude1,870 words
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Article216 1917-05-11 15 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A tempting advertisement ro War Loan Lottery to be run under tbe aegis of the Westorn India Turf Club, Bombay, appeared recently in your paper. In response, there there is a very keen desire on the part of the216 words
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Article650 1917-05-11 15 To the Editor of the Straits Timcp. Sir,—Appealing to your generosity to give publicity to this letter I trust it may catch tho eye of the right authorities who, may it bo hoped, will make a move and do something towards making the finish of a young man’s650 words
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Article456 1917-05-11 15 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, —There has from time to time boon much comment in the Press as to the rapacity of landlords and the raising of rents at a time like the present has been severely censured. As recently sh the 1st instant in456 words
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Article443 1917-05-11 15 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —Your Loudon correspondent who wrote on this subject in yonr issue of tho 2nd inst. is evidently a Liberal and a Freo Trader, and his account of the debate in the House of Commons, while faithful, is marred443 words
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Article322 1917-05-11 16 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— F. M. B. lias revived a subject that was discussed with cinsideiablu interest by a certain portion of the Singapore Public in the good year 1911 —which oven went the extent of a pamphlet c atitled The Colour Bar—as a322 words
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Article246 1917-05-11 16 To tbo Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I was glad to soo in your paper yesterday tbo letter from a correspondent about tbo school hours in tbo Rattles Roys' and Girls’ Schools. There is not the slightest doubt that the different hours in the two schools causes246 words
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Article164 1917-05-11 16 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A few days ago three children, two Malays (sisters) and ono Tamil, met with a distressing death by drowning. It appears that these children were playing at the back of their houses and thus wandered a little away and fell164 words
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Article181 1917-05-11 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will you kindly allow me to say a few words in ono of your valuablo columns apropos tho excorpt from tho Bangkok Daily Mail as it appeared in your issue of yesterday. The writer speaks of our currency notes181 words
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Article272 1917-05-11 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,- \s a friend of Mr. Molyneaux, exInspector of Police in the F.M.S., I do not think it would be right to let your leader of May 5 go by without asking you to publish certain facts, which I272 words
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690 1917-05-11 16 At Tuesday’s hearing in the third police court of the case in which Teo Swee Hong, a former storekeeper employed by Messrs. Caldbtck, Macgregor and Co., was charged with omitting entries from an account book with intent to defraud, Mr. Kenneth690 words
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Article152 1917-05-11 16 Collecting lists for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Fund have been placed at all the town dispensaries, and also at Messrs. John Lillte’s, Robinson and Co.’s and Whiteaway, Laidlaw’s. A great many small sums are specially asked for, but no fairly generous donations could be given to any152 words
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Article96 1917-05-11 16 Carmichael.- On May 8, at Coonoor, Southern iudia, the wife of J F.S. Carmichael, Serkarn Estate, (M. R. P. Ltd.), Malacca, a daughter. Oliteiro —On May 3, at 84-4 Kerbau Road, the wife of F. C. Oliveiro of a son. Stanhope.— On May 7, 1917, at Kuala Lumpur, to96 words
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Article30 1917-05-11 16 Padday-Rkdiiup— On May 5, at the Catholic Church, Kuala Lumpur, Ceril. R. Padday to Miss. Myrtle Josephine Redrnp, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. lledrup, of Singapore.30 words
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Article171 1917-05-11 16 Sinoarom, May 10, I817. EXCHANGE. Om Loxix/i* Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Ueiawid 2/4j Piiv»t« 8 mil 2(4 On Franc* Bank T. T. Blg Om India Bank T. T, Om Hongkong...Bank d/d 2^ pic Om Shanghai ...Bank d/d 65 Om Java Bank T. T. 18£ Om Japan Bank171 words
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Article335 1917-05-11 16 •Simgaporm, May 10, 1017. MINING. Vajae Boye Sel ore 10 10 Ampang 5.60 6.C0 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.25 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.2 5 1.40 10 10 Kinta Association 9.25 10/.0 11 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 A1 £1 Lakat Minos 4.00 6 00 10 10.335 words
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Advertisement133 1917-05-11 16 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. Tic post lr e price of rhe Straits budget is $14 a year to any part of the world. It i* not necessary to subscribe for a year. Tne subacrip ious133 words
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Obituary101 1917-05-11 16 DEATH. Bbnjafikld.— On May 8, suddenly, at his office, Frederick John Benjafield, aged 55. Douglas— On March 24, 1917, at sea, on a voyago to Colombo, John Sholto, infant son of the Hon’blo Mr. It. S. and Mrs. Douglap, of Miri, Sarawak, aged 9| months. Ribsiko— On May 7, at101 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article114 1917-05-11 1 General Rubber Items 1 Rubber Freights 1 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 1 Singapore Rubber Auction 1 Japan and Straits Rubber 2 Penang Rubber Auctions 3 April Rubber Returns 4 Batu Caves Dividend 210 Per Cent. 5 Java Produce Market 6 Tele*.rams. London Rubber Market 1 CORRESPONDENCE Crimping 8 Meetings114 words
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79 1917-05-11 1 From Our Own Correspondent. London, May 8. The London rubber market if} steady and •here is a fair demand at the prices quoted:— Fine sheet 2/11 to 8/- 3/. f| 3/1 Fine hard Para 3/• 8/1 Ihe la9t report was as follows London, April79 words
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Article233 1917-05-11 1 News has just come to hand of the death in action in Franco of Lieut- Nigel loveaux, South Stafford Regiment, late •B.r. C., brother of Mr. A. T. Choveaux, of Damansara Estate. -Rubber Estates have declared an juteruu dividend of ton per cent less War aX vn^ CCOUDt233 words
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1180 1917-05-11 1 The Pacific Commercial Advertiser of j March 31 contains the following article I American shipping, Hying the American Hag over American built bottoms, is the most necessary thing on the PaciHe to-day from the standpoint of American business,” says Jesse1,180 words
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Article126 1917-05-11 1 For the period from May 11 to 17, 1917, inclusive, tlie valuo of the highest g* t-.de of rubber is fixed at 3s. 0,'d. per lb., aud the duty on cultivated rubber on wlnoLi export duty is leviable on an ad valorem b isis in accordance126 words
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544 1917-05-11 1 Tho 293rd auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association took placo on Wednesday and Tlmrsday when them was offered for sale 13,971.30 piculs or 1,33*2,340 lbs. (Tons 831 02.. ('kicks Hkalisko. Sheet smoked tine ribbed $l6l to 3156 good544 words
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776 1917-05-11 2 The seventh yearly report of the directors to the shareholders in the Ayer Tanas Hub ber Estate, Limited, states: The directors have pleasure in submitting their report and statement of accounts for the year ended .January776 words
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1322 1917-05-11 2 The eleventh annual general meeting of the shareholders of the above Eton Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the office of Messrs. Roustcad Pros, Colombo, on April 17, says the Ceylon Observer. The Chairman said: As regards the new block of1,322 words
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Article238 1917-05-11 2 The Far Eastern Review publishes some instructive figures regarding Yokohoma’s imports of Straits rubber, and declares that export duties levied on the commodity shipped tltrough Singapore are likely to prove a heavy blow. Yokohama imported rubber from Singapore at an increasing rate recently, to meet the238 words
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915 1917-05-11 2 The eleventh ordinary general meetim- of tbe Indo Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at Ambewatto House, Slave Island, on Anril m says the Times of Ceylon. F The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, Baid:915 words
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1572 1917-05-11 3 'l'lio tenth annual general meeting of the Rubber Co. was held on April ,q the otfiso of Messrs. Carson and Co., Ltd agents and secretaiies, says the Ceylon Observer. The Chairman—m moving the adoption of the report and accounts—said1,572 words
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Article90 1917-05-11 3 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and Co., Penang, advise that the under-mentioned prices ware realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender on Wednesday. Diamond smoked sheet $145 to 9155 Piain smoked sheet 140 148 Diamond unsmoked sheet 115 132 Plain unsmoked sheet 11l 130 Bark90 words
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1115 1917-05-11 3 The fourteenth ordinary general nutting of the Pataling Rubber Estates Sync, cate, Limited, was held on March 21, iu the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, Incorporated, 88, Eastcbeap, E.C., Mr. James Lloyd Anstruther, J.P. (chairman of1,115 words
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575 1917-05-11 3 The report of the directors of Trafalgar, Limited, for the year ended March 81, 1917, to bo presented to the shareholders at the seventh ordinary general meeting, on Saturday, states: The profit for the year is 922,653.83 which, added to the575 words
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1043 1917-05-11 4 TIjo concluding portion of the afternoon's of the F.M.S. Agricultural Conference on April 27 was devoted topaptri dealing with factory methods, and with the Department of Agriculture’** researches into tho question of variability. Mr. F. G. Harvey presided, thire1,043 words
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Article914 1917-05-11 4 F.M.S. Rubber.—134.000 lbs. Kuala Lumpur.—180,000 lbs. Tanjong Malim.—118,000 lbs. Kuang Rubber.—20,700 lbs. Rungsar Estates —10,000 lbs. Sedgeley (F.M.S.) —4,000 lbs. Yarak. -6,000 lbs. Devon Estates.—30,000 lbs. S S. (Bertam).—86,000 lbs. Pontian (Malay).—7,500 lbs. Malaya General.—49,800 lbs. Sedenak.—43,346 lbs. Pontian (M.).—7.500 lbs Bekoh.-39,467 lbs. Batang Malaka —20,458 lbs.914 words
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423 1917-05-11 4 In bis report on the Straits Settlements ic 1916, the Colonial Secretary writes The war demand for rubber, and the value and compactness of a cargo of rubber, as well as the certainty of a crop, have brought rubber growing423 words
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Article1746 1917-05-11 5 The annual mooting of the shareholders of jl, e Yam Seu>g Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on February 21, at the offiofs of the company, 2j ADglesea Street, Dublin. Mr. Edward liilloo, managing director,1,746 words
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1543 1917-05-11 5 The annual report of the Negri Sombilan Planters’ Association for the year ending March 81 stated Membership.—The total membership at date is 80, two new members having joined during the year. There are still a number of Earopean owned and1,543 words
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159 1917-05-11 5 The directors of liatu Caves Rubber Compwiy, Ltd., stated in mail week that owing to shortness of staff abroad and at home, and to delay in the arrival and realisation of the company’s produoe, it was impossible to compinto tho accounts for 1910 in159 words
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2860 1917-05-11 6 The F.M.S. Agricultural Conference con timml iu the Mtrcautilo Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, ou April 25, Mr. R. 'V. Munro presiding ov« r a very largo attendance, ways tho Malay Mail. Mr. A. 1*. N. VostcriUI s paper on Cultna tion2,860 words
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520 1917-05-11 6 The eighth annual report of the Council of tho Rubber Growers’ Association was issued iu mail week. The association now has a membership of 767, including 489 companies having an issued capital of j£>l,ooo,ooo and a planted acreage of 870,000. The520 words
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1777 1917-05-11 7 The fourth roport of the directors to the shareholders in the Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estate, Limited, states: Your directors beg to submit a duly audit ad statement of accounts for the twelve months ended December 81, 1916.1,777 words
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613 1917-05-11 7 The directors’ roport and accounts for the year ended December 31, 1916, presented at the seventh annual general meeting of the Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd., held at the Cannon street Hotel, London, E.C., Monday, March 26, were as follows The directors613 words
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839 1917-05-11 7 The annual meeting of tho Centr »1 Pahang Planters' Association was held at Kaab on Monday, April 28, Hay* the Malay Mail, the following ollio‘*rH bciug ap[>ointcd for the ensuing yearChairman, Sir. P. J. A. Williams, proposed by Viscount* K. de839 words
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1181 1917-05-11 8 Tbc to iual general meeting of tbe Negri Sombilao P.actors’ Association was bold at tho Sungni Ujiug Club at Seremban on April ‘ii Mr..1. Brace was in tbe cbair, and the following representatives were present: I Messrs. T. S.1,181 words
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Article39 1917-05-11 8 [Tbe Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.]39 words
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Article201 1917-05-11 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Being in charge of an estate near Tampin, which is recruiting heavily from the Coast and at present has 62 kanganies recruiting in India; whereas we are losing Tamils (aster than we CAn bring them in from India, I challenge Mr. Check201 words
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Article137 1917-05-11 8 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs, h rancis Peek aud Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produoe market for the week ended May 4 Batavia, May 4,1917. Rubber.—The position of this market is weaker, prices having again137 words
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1059 1917-05-11 8 ktock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser Co Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing p r i<x*. 1916. 1915. March 27. May 10. 150,000 2/. 35 60% Anglo-Malay 13 10* 10/6 l*/. 6 i.oou1,059 words
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