The Straits Budget, 15 June 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-06-15 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXI No. 3096 Singapore. Friday. June 15, 1917. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEATURV. Price 25 cents >28 words
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Article224 1917-06-15 1 leaders— Aggressive Imperialism 12 The New Offensive 12 Britain’s Great Victory 12-18 Courting Russia 13 The Indian Army 18 Our Fighting Men ...13-14 Local and Gknkral Local and Personal 1-2 The War 3 9 Johore Military Forces 9 Overseas Club Tobacco Fund 9 A Kindly Tribute 9224 words
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Article4120 1917-06-15 1 SlI o T H M Jerram < who comBattle nf V S(C nd Squadron at the and L Ut,and on Ma y 31 Jun 1. 1916, appointed i'V'w' Ce cn occasion was with theCroiv f also been de °orated of Honour i Con.iu;. ndeur of the Legion4,120 words
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517 1917-06-15 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-I write to plead for financial h<ir from your readers for an object which 1 2 sore all will agree is excellent. We must all be proud517 words
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239 1917-06-15 2 The case in which Mr. Frederick Williaia son, managing partner of the Asiatic Motor Works, Ltd., is charged with causing the death of an unknown Chinese by a rash act in tho driving of a motor car in Stand-*™ Road on April239 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3316 1917-06-15 3 UlCTHK’S TKLKOKAMS. New British Offensive. THE FIRST OBJECTIVES GAINED. Solidly With France. Kicthh’s Tklkokams. London, June 7, 12.15 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: We success*ullv completed the operation commenced last niout north ot the Scarpe and gained all our objectives. Wo captured positions on the western slopes of GreenlandUlCTHK’S TKLKOKAMS. - 3,316 words
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Article2238 1917-06-15 4 British Offensive. PROGRESS STILL ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY. Attempt to Clear Belgian Coast. London, Juno 8, 1.5a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports The opera tions southward of Ypres continued method ioally all day long and wero completely successful. Wo stormed this morning the Messines Wytscbaete Ridge, which for two and a-balf years2,238 words
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Article6183 1917-06-15 4 Splendid British Victory, VIVID REPORTS OF GREAT BATTLE. The Russian Crisis. London, Jane 8, 5.25 p.n. Field-Marshal Haig reports Tho position 'captured yesterday is one of the most important of the enomy’s strongholds on the west front, dominating Vpres Salient ana giving the enemy complete observation. 1 16,183 words
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Article2892 1917-06-15 6 More About the Battle. AWFUL EFFECT OF THE MINE EXPLOSIONS. America To Russia. London, Judo 10, 12.35 p.tu Field-Marshal Haig reports There was oo farther counter attack south of »pres, the enemy artillery was active hero, ami in the neighbourhood of Fontaine le« lers. Wo successfully raided south2,892 words
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Article2844 1917-06-15 7 Messines Victory. FIELD-MARSHAL THANKS THE TROOPS. Pacifists Return to London. London, .lane 12, 12.45 a.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: We oontinuod to make progress south-east of Messines and captured the enemy’s tronch-system this morning in the neighbourhood of la Pottorie farm, on a flbnt of about a mile. Luring2,844 words
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Article2285 1917-06-15 8 Greek King Deposed. STRONG STEP BY THE ALLIED POWERS. London Raided. London, Juno 12, 11 43 p.*u, Paris: A telegram from Athena says French troops have disembarked at Corinth and a French and British column Las entered Thessaly. London, June 13, 3.40 a m. A French Eastern communique2,285 words
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358 1917-06-15 9 Following is the chairman's speech delivered at the annual general meeting of the Middleton Tin Mines, Ltd., held at 4, Fort Road, Malacca, Saturday; it is supplied officially. Gentlemen, these accounts have been in your hands for the stipulated period and I358 words
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Article118 1917-06-15 9 The General Advisor to tho Johore Government in his report for lant year says The Johore Forces, Regulars and Volunteers, were maintained at their usual efficiency. The general health was excellent. On May 12, at a public parado held on Bukit Timbalan, His llighncHs tho Sultan presented118 words
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488 1917-06-15 9 Mr. E. Oil), c/o United Engineer*, Hoods as the following report of the subscriptions for Jane which he has just forwarded to the Treasurer of the Overseas Club to help in providing smokos for our sol Jitrs and sailors:— Subscriptions for June, 1917.488 words
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199 1917-06-15 9 Tho faneral of Captain William Raymond Croft Murray, Grenadier Guards, who had gone to Portugal in the hope of recovering from sovero wounds roceived at Loos, and succumbed to an attack of typhoid fever in the English hospital at Lisbon,199 words
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1039 1917-06-15 10 The Hon. M«\ I). G. Campbell, O.M.G, General Adviser to the Government of J chore, has issued an exceptionally interesting report on tho State for the year 1916. The year 1916, lie writes, opened auspiciously for Johcro with tho1,039 words
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Article325 1917-06-15 10 The death of Mr. J. Boy, reported on Monday, at his residenco, Ipoh, will, a correspondent writes, be felt as an irreparable loss by the French and British community alike in Malaya. He was born in 1878, at Laruns, in the Basses Pyrenees, and was325 words
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Article226 1917-06-15 10 The Installation of Gottlieb Mark Lodge No. 382 of tho Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England—tho first installation of this Lodgo since its revival —took place on Friday night at the Freemason’s Hall, Northam Road. Tho Installing Master was Wor. Bro. A. H. Alston, of226 words
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1257 1917-06-15 10 The Sarawak Gazette of June 1 contains the following: His Highness Charles yner Brooke was proclaimed Rajah of Sarawak on Thursday, May 24, 1917, being the seventh day after the death of His Highness Sir Charles Brooke, thus fulfilling1,257 words
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Article347 1917-06-15 10 Io their Singapore share circular, dated June 6, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Very little attention has been given to the share market over this week and in consequence an easier tendency is prevalent. This time of tbo year is usually a dead time mainly because there347 words
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147 1917-06-15 11 HBL'TKR’S Tklkgbams. London, June 9, 12.35 a.m. Sau Juan del Snr: Cables from Sau Salvador, the capital of Salvador, state that the population of over sixty thousand has been totally destroyed. No details have been received, but undoubtedly there has been an earthquakeHBL'TKR’S Tklkgbams. - 147 words
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434 1917-06-15 11 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited, was held at the offices of Messrs. Barker and Co., Penang, on Saturday, reports the Straits Echo. There wore present the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell, Messrs. A. S.434 words
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Article119 1917-06-15 11 ine i 5 tlje yin Rapore Sportof SKnnn* 8 dccided to distribute the sum andeJnS the club funds to the the panties. Local secretaries of to unm, H c JarifcitH concerned are requested 8ecreta“r, D t' C t a h« Mr c G P weD who win119 words
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632 1917-06-15 11 A spocial meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held ou Friday afternoon for the purpose of considering the first supplemental budget of 1917. The President (Mr. r. J. llallifax) was in the chair, and the others present were :—Messrs. A. W. Bean, M.632 words
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Article179 1917-06-15 11 Mr. 11. C. Eckhardt, acting British Advisor to the Perlis Government, says in his report for 1916:—The Perlis soction of tho railway is rapidly approaching completion. The rails were pushed through to the Siamese frontier early in the year, and con structicn trains ran regularly over tho179 words
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366 1917-06-15 11 1 hanks to the hard work of all concerned, a good attendance, and roady purchase; of the charming things offered, the sale of work and cafe chantant held at the Taogliu Club on Friday proved very successful and enjoy able and366 words
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Article251 1917-06-15 11 The following is the directors’ reportsigned by the managing director, Mr. Quail Bong Kee, and dated May 24—to bo presented at tbe tenth ordinary gnneral meeting of the company on Saturday, June 16, at H p.m.: —Gentlemen, your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of251 words
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Article179 1917-06-15 11 The report of the directors of the Public Officers’ Guarantee Fund, F.M.8., for tho year 1916 states: The entranco fees amount ed to 9922.54 and contributions to $10,363 11 as compared with $953.50 and $11,423.69 for 1915. Thu interest on fixed deposits amounted to $1,382.99 as179 words
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369 1917-06-15 11 Rkutkr’m Tklkokams. London, Juno 11, 6 10 p.m. I the Houho of Common*, Mr. Lloyd Oe.f> i»o announced tho composition of tLio IrinLi Convention. II stated that tUo Gov eminent had sought, to securo represuutativea of everyday life in Inland a dRkutkr’m Tklkokams. - 369 words
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99 1917-06-15 11 No of Applications. Amount November, 1916 239 $429 ‘260 December 145 283,040 January, 1917 193 244,880 February ‘2lO 835,689 March 324 ‘247,000 April 141 812,960 May 115 265,220 1,367 $2,117,940 Less 10 transfers 10 1,357 82,117,940 Analysis. No. of99 words
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Article122 1917-06-15 11 Under tho provisions of tho War Tax Ordinance, 1917, the Governor in Council has appointed the following gontleiucn to be assessors to advise the Collector in fixing assessments within the Settlement of Singapore:—Tho Hon Dr. Litu lloon Keng, Messrs. A. M. Angullia, Hagotuall, J. A.122 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1061 1917-06-15 12 Straits Times, Jane 8. There may ntill bo Home hope of bringing the Russian proletariat to reason. Great tfioris art; b< iug mado with that end in view and strong deputations have gono to llussia from the Allied countries in tho hope of persuading tho llussians to facoStraits Times, Jane 8. - 1,061 words
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Article1032 1917-06-15 12 -Straits Times, June 9. The scene of the new British Offensive is tho Messines Ridge, some thirty five to forty miles north of Lens and a few miles south of Ypres. We are not suro of its bearing on what may be called the general scheme of-Straits Times, June 9. - 1,032 words
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Article1001 1917-06-15 12 Mraits Times, June 11. Sir Douglas Haig errs generally on the side of brevity, so that it is difficult some, times to form an idea of the operations be describes. We are glad, therefore, to kav L from the famous soldier a description of tic battle ofMraits Times, June 11. - 1,001 words
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Article1072 1917-06-15 13 ordinary agonies of transformation. —Straits The German Commander-in Chief has wirelessed to all the German armies asking them to enter into peace negotiations. The President of the American Republic has sent a message to Russia asking the people of that country to consider the reasons which have inducedordinary agonies of transformation.—Straits - 1,072 words
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Article1172 1917-06-15 13 send a big force to Mesopotamia.—Straits Times, Juno 18. Those who remember tho wordy duel between Lord Curzon and Lord Kitchener with reference to tho powers and duties of the Commaudor-in-Chief of the Indian Army will smile over somo speculations which are being indulged in with referencesend a big force to Mesopotamia.—Straits Times, Juno 18. - 1,172 words
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Article1198 1917-06-15 13 —Straits Times, June 14. We havo just paid out tho tenth instalment of our fund for assisting tho Overscan Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors. For oach of several months past tho Straits Times has bren able to hand to that indofatigablo worker for.—Straits Times, June 14. - 1,198 words
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Article261 1917-06-15 14 Constantly of late we have been asked When will the Union Jack Club open We are not connected with the committee which has the work in hand, but we have tried to answer reassuringly that those to whom the public have entrusted something liko $26,000 besides numerous261 words
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Article322 1917-06-15 14 Following is the report by the directors to the sixth ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders held on Saturday, June 9, at Malacca. Gentlemen, —Your directors have pleasure in submitting the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year ended February 28, 1917. After322 words
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1117 1917-06-15 14 In his administration report for 1916, Mr. A. H. Lemon, British Resident, Negri Sembilan, says: From the point of view of the State finances, the year was a satisfactory one, the revenue being 2.) times the revenue of1,117 words
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241 1917-06-15 14 The F.M.S. Government Gazette notifies:— Dr. R. Cox, Medical Officer, Grade 11, has been appointed to act as Health Officer, Perak North, with effect from May 14. Mr. J. R. Innes, Judicial Commissioner, has been appointed to act as Chief241 words
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Article66 1917-06-15 14 Reuter s Telegram. London, Undated. Peking: General Chang bsun, whom the President summoned to Peking, has arrived at Tientsin. He lias sent a bodyguard of two thousand troops to Peking, lie now says he will come to Peking to mediate on certain conditions, including the immediate dissolution ofReuter s Telegram. - 66 words
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Article89 1917-06-15 14 The rate of mortality in the Settlemen of Singapore for the week ended UD was 39.45 per mille of the population. A total number of deaths was 272, of w 197 wore male subjects and 75 ferna Convulsions claimed 38, phthisis malaria fever 39, beri-beri 24, small-p°89 words
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Article86 1917-06-15 14 The output for the month of May 88 follows:—2 dredges, hours run l; 2 ,0?i24 yards treated 160,000, tots! picu 8 'jjJ realised on sale 8125,034.97. Tbo VID largo yield is due to No. 1 dre( 3 e h L b S passed through a rich86 words
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2623 1917-06-15 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. r —I am directed to forward for the in- >• luatiou of your readers a report to date on r ri suits in Malaya of the recent Man p*iL, r Aoreal2,623 words
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Article64 1917-06-15 15 RbUTKR’s ThLKUKAM. London, Juno 8, 2 45 p.m. Amsterdam: Queen Wilhulmina has had a narrow CHcape Tho train to which tho royal saloons were attached was derailed near Houten and twenty-six people injured. Tho saloons were derailed but kept upright. The Queen, helped by an Englishman, assistedRbUTKR’s ThLKUKAM. - 64 words
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Article83 1917-06-15 15 Tho British push towards Jerusalem, suggests the I’ail Mall Gazette, may cause uneasiness in unexpected quarters, for thero are no fewer thau five claimants to tho kingship of tho city. Besides tho Sultan of Turkey, who at present holds possession, tho Pope, tho Emperor of Austria,83 words
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Article70 1917-06-15 15 Wo aro informod that the motor ambulanoe) kindly presented to tho Hospital Board by Messrs. Wearno Bros., is now ready for use and stationed at tho Contral Fire Station. In casus of accident the Telephone Exohange should bo rung up and tho ambulanco asked for. The Telephone70 words
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2283 1917-06-15 16 A loyal address was presented to Mr. R. J. Farrer, the acting British Advisor of KelantaD,.by the Sikh community of that State, at the Sikh Barracks. Kota Bharu, on Wednesday, May 30 last. Tho interesting ceremony took2,283 words
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Article65 1917-06-15 16 Rbutbr’s Tklkc.ram. London, June 8,1.20 p.m. Washington: Mr. Lansing states that the report, published in the Chinese Press, that the United States is supporting and financing the revolution in China is absolutely false. The United States has taken no action of any sort toward the revolution. America’sRbutbr’s Tklkc.ram. - 65 words
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Article102 1917-06-15 16 It is reported, according to a Shanghai paper, that the Nippon \useo Kaisha is again plauniDg to raiso its freight rates on the intermediate sorvico between Europe and Japan, starting July 1. As no objection has been raised by the local shipperp, it can be said it102 words
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626 1917-06-15 16 The annnal prize giving 0 f th« u School, Malacca, was held on Fridav i The school assembled la the npperVjr was addressed brie fly by the Head Master £i d said there were three chief points he wight l to mention.626 words
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Article33 1917-06-15 16 Kbutbr’s Tklbubam. London, Jane 8, 4.J5 a.m. Melbourne: There are serious floods m Victoria. Townships are inundated anc co tnunications dislocated, with much dauiau< to property. Nine have been drowned.Kbutbr’s Tklbubam. - 33 words
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Article79 1917-06-15 16 It appears that there were two witnessej of the attack on tho late Mr. J. bdaiou rather of the holding up of hi? J r,kl8l,f1 not one, as stated before. o JO says the Times of Malaya, could m police from what direction ‘.lie rob e79 words
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Article42 1917-06-15 17 I Tho Straits Times is not responsible fet hi opinions of its correspondents. i .-respondents should boar in mind that frL must be Short and to the point r,' L rambling epistles are liable to be ejected or ruthlessly cut down.j42 words
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Article2126 1917-06-15 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir With reference to a statement in ur leader of the 6th inst. that a Chinese t, t‘iut has been swindled out of an extra moDth’s rent each year, may I be allowed t point out that the statement is not2,126 words
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Article66 1917-06-15 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In a game of poker two players show straight flush and fours respectively. Have all the other players to pay premiums to both or only to the straight flush man, aid Las tbe player who brought the straight flush66 words
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Article674 1917-06-15 17 To the Editor of the Straits Tim< s. Sir,—The subject of erecting shop house tenements by the Municipality for its subordinate officers on the K&mpong Kapur site was discussed at the last meeting of the Council and passed almost unanimously, on the motion of one of the members,674 words
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Article489 1917-06-15 17 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,—In your dowh column yesterday there was reported a 1’arsoe named Bernard Masters charged with vagrancy in tbe Police Court. From tho vory many years of my intimate knowledge of our local Parsee community and those frequently passing through here from India489 words
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Article302 1917-06-15 17 To tho Editor of tbo StraitH Times. Sir, —Somo time ago you were kind enough to insert a letter of mine in your valuable paper regarding the inconvenience of allow* ing tlio overcrowding of tramcars on tbe Katong run, aud tbe dauger of allowing excess pass'-ugers to stand302 words
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Article818 1917-06-15 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I havo seen tho correspondence on this subject by Local Expert and 11 Producer,” but not tbe article by tbe local writer whoso key Dote is stated to be that copra is doomed. Both evidently think that something must be818 words
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Article432 1917-06-15 18 How Drowned Flies May Revive.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—As there are so many experiments made uu Hies and the results have been found both useful and serviceable, 1 take the liberty to disclose my discovery as a result of the following experiment:— ImuiBii-o a fly in432 words
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Article144 1917-06-15 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The alliance of Chinese speaking English recently organised to bring together in friendly intercourse citizens of the United Kingdom for the purpose of promoting patriotism and to imbue its member with a spirit of reverence for English ideals,” is already showing144 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article263 1917-06-15 18 The match between tho S.C.C. and an Army an I Navy eleven on Saturday resulted in a draw. The visitors were content with 145 for the loss of seven wickets, and stumps wero drawn when the S CO. had replied with 75 for six. Griffin, 42, Martin, 85, and263 words
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Article192 1917-06-15 18 The following was tho reeult of the match between the Sicgipore and Kcppcl Golf Clubs on the Race Course on Sunday morn* ing. Spronle and ModehouseO v. Binnie acd Borneman lj. Macphail and Lyall 0 v. Dove and Cameron Preston and Layton 1$ v. Gilbertson and Bircdam 0. Mugliston192 words
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Article54 1917-06-15 18 Mrs. Oldham won the June spoon in the S.L.R.A. shoot at Balestier on Friday. The five best scores were with 100 150 Total h’cap Mrs. Oldham 26 26 52 67.84 Mauldon 32 29 61 67 09 Lyall 31 26 57 66.41 Thomas 30 28 53 e> 4 Payne54 words
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Article180 1917-06-15 18 The p aying off of tho eliminating rounds in the S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament was begun on Friday, when a start was made with the Profession Pairs. Throe matches were plavod with the following results:— R. D. Davit s and W. A. Wilson (Press) beat Pi. ,1. Ca Ht180 words
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669 1917-06-15 18 Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Inspector of Mechanics to the Government of India, who returned to England recently from a vieit to the East, spoke on India, aviation, the submarine peril, and Mr. Wells’s letter on Republicanism at the quarterly meeting of the669 words
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Obituary142 1917-06-15 18 OBITUARY. Reuter’s Telboram, London, June 9, 7.45 p.m. The death is announced of Mr. W. F. Cotton, Nationalist m. p. London, June 11, 9.10 p.m. Tho death has takon place of the Earl of lladdinglun. London, Juno 13, 4.20 p m. New York: Tho death is announced of Teresa arreno,142 words
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990 1917-06-15 19 Tlure be many volumes of lively, gossipy n lections published in these days; bishops, fJLlit reader., courtier., and judgee vie ■tb each other as to which shall produce I* n 0 t readable volume, and the standard consequently990 words
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529 1917-06-15 19 Gaza, which is now menaced by the forces under General Murray, was one of the five cities of the Philistines. They took Samson to Gaza after the Lord was departed from him,” and it was in the city529 words
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Article30 1917-06-15 19 Messrs. Barker and Co. advise us of the following outputs for the month of May Kinta Association, Mine piculs 212 Tribute picnls 201. Ampang (Kinta). —Piculs 140.30 words
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569 1917-06-15 19 M. Miklos Yecsei, the special correspondent of the Pusti Naplo, who is touring in Germany, and who has bad important interviews with leading men in German political and financial circles, draws a melancholy picture of Hamburg. Anyone, he says,569 words
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Article45 1917-06-15 19 Sturrock.— On Juno 9, at tho Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sturrock, a son. Tan Loii Hup.—On Juno 2, at No. 8, Scott’s Road, Tan oh Hup, beloved father of Messrs. Tan Yew Soak and Yew Liang; aged 81 years.45 words
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Article171 1917-06-15 19 SiMQAPoaa, Jumb 14, 1917. BXCHANQBi Cm London Bank 4 m/a s/4| Demand 1/41 Private 8^00/■ M 2/4^ On Frangi Bank T. T. 818 On India Bank T. T, M On HoNOKON<i...Bank d/d 61% pm On Smamobai ...Bank d/d 621 On Java Bank T. T, M 1841 On171 words
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Article337 1917-06-15 19 SiNOAPOfta, Juki 14, 1917. MINING. yJUal Bayers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 5.75 6X0 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.26 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.26 1.40 10 10 Kinta Association 9.26 9.60 ill XI Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 ill XI Lahat Mines 4.00 6.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.26337 words
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Advertisement133 1917-06-15 19 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Tunes to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. Tne post frej price ot the Straits Hu, I get is $14 a year to any part of the world. It is. not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions133 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article76 1917-06-15 1 Gknkkxl— Rubber Exports 1 Penang Rubber Auctions 1 Java Pro iuco Markot Singapore Rubber Auctions 6 May Rubber Returns 5 Tklkgrams. Stiawan Rubber Co. 1 CoRKKsrONPKMK derail) Kuantan 4 Vulcanising Rubber 4 Mkktings and Rki’orts— Kepong Rubber 1 Lower l’< rak Rubber 1 Kapur RIM. 2 Taiping Planters 276 words
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434 1917-06-15 1 The reput of the Kepong (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit for the year, afftr writing off XI,000 for depreciation on buildings and machinery, amounted to £25,862. To this has to be added the amount brought forward, £2,256, making' £27,619.434 words
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1057 1917-06-15 1 The sixth ordinary general meeting of the Lower Perak Robber Estates, Ltd., was held ou April 20, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Dr. S. Rideal, J.P. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said There are1,057 words
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Article177 1917-06-15 1 (From Our Own Corrkspondrxt.) Penang, June 18. At the annual meeting of Stiawan Rubber Co., Mr. J. Sellar presiding. It was stated that the profit for the year was 952,355. The Government loan of 940,000 had been paid off. Tho estimated crop for the current year was177 words
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505 1917-06-15 1 Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., Ltd., reported on June 9: The somewhat strougrr tone that prevailed as last week’s business closed has not been maintained during the period now reviewed. Tins have been left severely alone, owing, no doubt, tu the fall505 words
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Article87 1917-06-15 1 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and S' Penang, advise the Penang Press that undermentioned prices were realised o rubber sold by them by auction and pri\a tender on June 6—. 1Q Diamond smoked sheet 9144 to 9 Plain Rrooked sheet 185 Diamond unHmokod sheet 125 Plain unsmoked sheet 12287 words
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1411 1917-06-15 2 A utoeral meeting of the Kapar District Plaoti-rs’ Association was held at the Golconfactory Bangalow on Wednesday, May •0 when there were present Messrs. L. Mnoiiaart (chairman), E. H. King-Harman, Via;! Fisher, N. B. Bevan, li. K. Walker, A. \iahler1,411 words
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Article146 1917-06-15 2 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly ReportMessrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with tho following report on the position of the Java produce market for tho week ended June 9: Batavia, June 9, 1917. Rubber.—Tho market shows a further decline in prices, first grades and146 words
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984 1917-06-15 2 This meeting was held at the Perak Club, Taiping, on Saturday, May 26. The members present were: Messrs. Lamotte, Jenkins, Souter, Lloyd, Palmer, Money, Low, Owen, Jameson, Grant, Dr. Dixon and Tate, hon. secretary, says the Straits Eoho. The984 words
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698 1917-06-15 2 The third ordinary general meeting of the Telok Piah Rubber Estate (1914), Limited, was held on April 18, at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 88, Eastoheap, E.C., Mr. J. L. Loudoun-Shand presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I698 words
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2317 1917-06-15 3 The soventh annual goneral meeting of the Escot Rubber Estates, Limited, was held ou April 18, at the offices of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. W. Haddon Owon prosiding. Tho Chairman said Oontlemcn, tho report and2,317 words
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1290 1917-06-15 3 The second annual ordinary general meeting of the Soengei Rampah Robber and Coconut Plantations Company, Limited, was held on April 13, at 4, Lloyd’s Avenue, London, E.C., Mr. Herbert Pinckney (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, the report and accounts1,290 words
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1083 1917-06-15 4 Tbe third ordinary general meeting of the Diapotra (Sumatra) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on April 20, at tbe registered offices of company, London House, Crutcbed friars EX)., Mr. H. de C. Hamilton (chairman of the company)1,083 words
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Article40 1917-06-15 4 [The 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 rej cted or ruthlessly cut down.|40 words
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Article1184 1917-06-15 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —We have read in your report of the proceedings at the fifth ordinary general meeting of the Jeram Kuautan Estate, Ltd., certain statements made by the chairman at that meeting. It appears to us that some correction is necessary, in1,184 words
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Article175 1917-06-15 4 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—Let mo heartily endorse the views of your Soremban correspondent in regard to a Government-backed plant for the vulcanisa tion of rubber. Tho appalling backwardness of the rubber-producing industry has lost millions of dollars to investors by turning over a partly175 words
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1023 1917-06-15 4 The report of the Klanang Produce Company, Limited, states that the crop*,Moored during the year were as follows Bobber 403,220 lbs., against an estimate of 600,000 lbs. Up to the present date 876,800 lha. have been1,023 words
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548 1917-06-15 5 At tho Singapore Chamber of CommerceRubber Associations’ 298th auction, on June 7 and 8, l it re wrh offered for sale piculs 10,976.84 oi 1,463,.778 lbs. (Tons 653.38). I’hicks Realised. Sheet smoked line ribbed $l3B to $146 good ribbed 128 141548 words
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Article436 1917-06-15 5 Alor Gajah.—ll,4so lbs. Ayer Panas. —31,500 lbs. Balgownie. —24,580 lbs. Glenealy.—2l,soo lbs. l’ajam. —81,105 lbs. Pantai-16,000 lbs. Tambalak.—lo,sB7 lbs. Teluk Anson.—l4,soo lbs. Bukit Kubu. —13,800 lbs. Port Swetteuham.—2,69s lbs. Australasia. —8,100 lbs. Kubub. —18,646 lbs. Sungei L>uri. —17,552 lbs. Kota 8ahru.—45,547 lbs. Alma —30,000 lbs. Bukit Toh436 words
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1011 1917-06-15 5 Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser &Co’« Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing Pri-L 1916. 1916. April 24. June 14. 150,000 2/. 35% 60% AngloMalay 18/10* 10/6 ia/ 63,000 Jgl 30% 25% Bakap Plantations1,011 words
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