The Straits Budget, 20 July 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-07-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3101 Singapore. Friday. July 20. 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURV Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article222 1917-07-20 1 adeks—•ieuport Reverse I*2 iermany Inside I‘2 lesopotainia ...I*2-18 be King in France 18 t’bo Began the War 13 be War and Politics 14 CAL AND GhNKKAL .ocal and Personal I*2 'be War 3-8 Var Week by Week 9 ‘be Rajah ot Sarawak’s Motto 10 lerious Fire in222 words
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Article4705 1917-07-20 1 rhr, iiD il ast n H l’ ran k Shakespear, R.N., s r<. l 1 0D while on active service W.r T was a 800 the late Majorirtiii,t e0r T uc^na ll Shakespear, Royal Z?,?' l aDd bon, in 1868. In bi 9 c °U)maLded tho destroyer4,705 words
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THE WAR.
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Article2663 1917-07-20 3 Kkltkh’s Tklbgrams. Nieuport Reverse. the dunes position described. Kkl'Tkr’s Tklbgrams. London, July 12, 1.30 a.m. ,ij. Marshal Haig reports: Tho eDemy u -v meat Nieuport has diminished. Ours ““tm- activ,. Tbe eutmy pressed back i- uiv cur advanced posts to tho east of FI'S le I’reux on aKkltkh’s Tklbgrams. - 2,663 words
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Article1456 1917-07-20 3 Russian Advance. COSSACKS STILL PUSHING FORWARD. Debate on the Mesopotamia Report. London, duly 13, 12.45 p.m. I'otrograd Now tliat the river lomnit/.a has boon crossed the eyes of General Kornilolf’s Cossacks have boon turned to fcho groat railway centre at Stry. Two distinct movements are proceeding, ono northward1,456 words
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Article5455 1917-07-20 4 King and Queen in France WARM THANKS TO BRAVE ARMY. Battle of the Dunes. London, July 14, 4.50 p.m. Tho King has issued a special army order saying: “At tho conclusion of my fourth visit to tho British armies in tho field, I leave with feelings of admiration5,455 words
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Article2106 1917-07-20 6 Western Position. ACTIVITY ALONG THE FRENCH LINES. Herr Bethmann-Hollweg’s Successor London, July 15, 11 35 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports reciprocal artillery fire in the neighbourhoods of Armentiores, Wytschaete and Niouport. Our aeroplanes on Friday night bombed four important railway stations and a largo German rest camp and bombed2,106 words
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Article2656 1917-07-20 6 Battle of Teton. A SPLENDID DEFENCE BY FRANCE. The German Chancellor. London, July 17, l- 50 a lU^ A French communique says: In pagno the fighting winch beg C01U the night at Mont Haut ondod j 0H pite plete defeat of the Germans who, J. ,1 w their2,656 words
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Article2851 1917-07-20 7 French Victory. CAPTURE OF THE GERMAN LINES. The Russian Position. London, July 18, 12.55 a.in. A French communique says: There wan reciprocal artillery activity in the region of Ceroy, Ailles, ami tho California plateau. In Champagne tho enomy renewed his attacks north of Teton, regaining a footing at2,851 words
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Article376 1917-07-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—l would like to inform your readtn of the position in which our fund for tb Church Army Tents at present is^ (1) The Penang subscribers Lave full, subscribed one tent. (2) The Selangor subscribers have sub scribed more376 words
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Article156 1917-07-20 8 Two further applications arising out of tin Singapore Municipality’s back lane scheme came before tho Supreme Court on Thursday tho Municipality seeking to acquire, under the Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinance of 1890, a property in Mobamc Ali Lane, occupying 965 square feet, an<i156 words
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Article56 1917-07-20 8 The local manager of the Hongkong a Shanghai Banking Corporation informs he has received a telegram from km otlico in Hongkong stating that an i dividend of JC2 3s. (two poundsi three sh ings) per share, subject to de-duo ia t income tax, has been declared56 words
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3354 1917-07-20 9 London, June 7. i|, stagnation upon the Eastern front is ndoubtcdly stiffening the German lines Uewhtre just now by permitting them to C rease the guns and man-power at their against the French and British f l'L« while3,354 words
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119 1917-07-20 9 A despatch from CoIumbuH, Now Mexico, states that a Chinese regiment is being drilled in the United StateH to answer a call to the colourH immediately on China'* declaration of war upon Germany. The regiment is composed of Chinese refugees from Mexico, who accompauied General119 words
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1223 1917-07-20 10 Tho thirteenth ordinary general meeting of tho Kinta Association, Ltd., was held on Saturday at the registered offices, Chartered Bauk Chambers. The Hon. Mr. 'N. W. Cook presided and the others pres* ut were: Messrs W. 11. Macgregor (director), .1. Somerville, .1.1,223 words
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Article339 1917-07-20 10 Tho late Kajah of Sarawak was a wise and enlightened ruler, and his exposition of the ideals which gnided him in the administration of his once turbulent kingdom embodies a philosophy that is worth reams of Macchiavellian doctrine, says a writer iu a homo paper.339 words
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Article172 1917-07-20 10 As already mentioned in these columns, at 1.30 H.m. on Wednesday the Penang Fire Brigade received a call to tho rice mill at Tek Soon Street, owned by the Cheng Law Company. It appears that on arrival the brigade found the pruniseH—a wooden building about HO172 words
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Article543 1917-07-20 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Siugaroro share circular, dated July 11, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Tho tendency of rubber shares hss been steady with a Dir business passing. Investors have agaiu given attention to some of the better dividend payers but there is543 words
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Article163 1917-07-20 10 A Gazette Extraordinary issued on Friday contains an order fixing the maximum prices of certain milks in the Island of Singapore, to come into force to day. The retail prices aro as under.— Per Per case. tin. Nestle’s Milkmaid Sweeten ed Condensed $19 40 cts. Borden’s Eagle163 words
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463 1917-07-20 10 The annual prizo distribution n f c* Andrew s School attracted a laru e I St of parents and frieods to the V’ctor ia Th,T e on Friday afternoon. The Ud, V?' rc V onn R diatributed the prir.ea, and amoi"463 words
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269 1917-07-20 10 The romantic story of a poor boy whc went to London to find lus fortune, “in-le good,” and has given proof of his devotion tc his native town in Devonshire, is revealed oy a meeting of269 words
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Article54 1917-07-20 10 The rate of mortality in the Settleuj^, 1 of Singapore for the week enclod > wa« 40.70 per mille of tho populationtotal number of doaths was j *206 were male subjects and io Convulsions claimed 30, phthis malaria fever 35, beri beri 26, sma 1 bubonic plague54 words
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2374 1917-07-20 11 The Singapore Union Jack Club, which come into existence to help meet the social needs of the soldiers and sailors stationed here, was formerly opened on Thursday atternoon, and its many members entered into possession.2,374 words
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Article172 1917-07-20 11 The China Mail Steamship Company, who aro represented in Singapore by Francis Peek and Co., havo concluded contracts for tho purchase and reconstruction of the former Pacific Coast Steamship Company’s steamer Congress and the ship should be ready for service on tho Pacific in approxi mately six172 words
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652 1917-07-20 11 Id hin report on Forest Administration in the F.M.S. for 1916 Mr. E. Cubitt, conservator of forests, says: Apart from the shortage of trained offioers, effective forest administration in the Federated Malay States is seriously hampered by the difficulty of652 words
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Article143 1917-07-20 11 Tho Gonoral Officer Commanding S.S. has much pleasure in forwarding for publication an extract from a War Office letter rocoivod in acknowledgment of a report from the officer in charge of Electric Lights and Telephones. The Army Council express their appreciation of the valuablo services rendered143 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1066 1917-07-20 12 —Straits Times, July 13. It is a I on >4 time sinco the Gormans have had anything tliat could be called a Huecesß against the British. Since the beginning of duly, 1916, wo have steadily driven them from one point after another never suffering more than tho local.—Straits Times, July 13. - 1,066 words
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Article1071 1917-07-20 12 ■—Straita Times, July 14 We refrain from much comment upon the internal condition of Germany. The censorship over the German press is far reaching, and one can never be quite sure of the manner in which it is being used. Sometimes when things appear that seem as if■—Straita Times, July 14 - 1,071 words
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Article1075 1917-07-20 12 —‘traitH Times, July 16. It is difficult to explain to the public precisely what malign influences aro at work in our country. The Dardanelles report casting grave reflections upon Lord Kitchener, upon Mr. Asquith, and upon other men who bore the heat and burden of the first two years—‘traitH Times, July 16. - 1,075 words
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Article1243 1917-07-20 13 —Straits Times, July 17. I hi fact that the King and Queen have ’pint ten days in France, the former visiting •ernes of recent fighting, the latter busy the hospitals, is pretty good evidence the confidence there is among the British, °th at homo and abroad.—Straits Times, July 17. - 1,243 words
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Article1038 1917-07-20 13 WHO BEGAN THE WAR This time three years ago we were all conscious that the political atmosphere was troubled, but very few of us believed that there was real danger of the wholo world being plungod into war because murder had been committed by a Serbian fanatic. Germany has claimed1,038 words
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Article1115 1917-07-20 14 .—Straits Times, July 19. Casualties in the political sense have been heavy since tho war began and will be heavier before it ends. They include two monarchs, one Imperial Chancollor, four to five Prime Ministers, and innumerable Ministers of lower degree. Every country has boon shaken,.—Straits Times, July 19. - 1,115 words
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Article75 1917-07-20 14 The National Tidende states that when a German submarine sank the Norwegiau steamer Fjeltoo the commander took the steward and his wife aboard the submarine, and cross-examined them respecting the time certain steamers were leaving Bergen. The steward refused to give the information. He and his wife75 words
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Article226 1917-07-20 14 Papers have boon placed before us which reveal tho following facts: A house in the Wilkie Road area was let prior to June 1 this year at $50 per month. From Juno 1 a new tenant took possession at a rental of $60 per month, and this tonant,226 words
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1435 1917-07-20 14 The opening of the new Y.W.C.A. hostel and hall in Fort Canning Road, premises which have been made necessary by the ever increasing work of the Association, led to a very interesting and successful function on1,435 words
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Article132 1917-07-20 14 Much worry and a great doal of w. 1 representation, as well as some very toon* alarmist stories seem to have been pro met by a Gazette warning against, melting 01 defacing gold coin or using them for other than currency purposes. Wo r0 as v ll whether132 words
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1899 1917-07-20 15 Letter from Home. NE W MEN WANTED FOR OLD PLACES. From Our Special Correspondent* London, June 8. vono who to compile a u i.o' H Who of the Ministry at tho present 'j.nt would find himself compelled to rely ;ir e extent on comjecture and specula- Ihe great government of1,899 words
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419 1917-07-20 15 A recent homo paper contAis tho following— Sir Evan Davies Jones, of Pentower, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire 6, Addison Hoad, Kensington; and 11, Great George Street, Westminster, is a D.L. and J.P. for Pembrokeshire, and was high-sheriff 1911-12. He is chairman419 words
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Article197 1917-07-20 15 Some interesting features of Pahang’s economic position are disclosed in the export and import returns for the first quarter of this year. Together with her sister States, Pahang lias shared the present prosperity in regard to rubber production, her output being 113 tons more than in the corresponding197 words
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318 1917-07-20 15 Rkutkb'h Tklkoram. London, .July 13, 7.10 p m. Shanghai: The Republicans arc attacking Peking witb artillery, machine guns and aeroplanes. Already three thousand of Chang Hsun’s troops Rave surrendered. London, duly 13, H p.m. Tientsin The Republican headquarters reports that three thousand of ChangRkutkb'h Tklkoram. - 318 words
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Article302 1917-07-20 15 Wo have alroady roforred to tho rnagnificent contributions to tho various war funds that havo boon forthcoming from Hongkong, and it is gratifying to note that tho neighbouring communities. unde r tho British flag all vie closely with ono another in tboso very practical demonstrations of loyrlty, aaya302 words
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Article119 1917-07-20 15 At the continuation of tlio preliminary enquiry in tlio Second Magistrate's Court, I pod, on Friday, into the circumstances attendant on the d» ath of Mr. John Kdmunds, who waa murdered in Lahat Bond, Ipoh, on the night of Juno 2, Chief Detectivo Inspector Cullen informed the119 words
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1896 1917-07-20 16 (June 1.) Somo British oHi uals in the Far East seem to entertain peculiar views on tho future of Germans in British overseas possession, says the Englishman. It is a pretty general sentiment, ntroogly held1,896 words
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911 1917-07-20 16 The correspondent of the N.-C. Daily News, writing from Hingi, on May 24, reports the following extraordinary story Tho local magistrate has had two honours bestowed on him. Tho one was a tablet which the people have bestowed on him because911 words
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360 1917-07-20 16 Why is it that so many judges have remained on the bench long after they have earned the right to retire (asks the Law Journal) At present there are four Supreme Coart judges, who have served for more360 words
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Article250 1917-07-20 16 It is months since the rumours were Dr« mooted of a fusion between the P-anc Company and the Union Steamship of Zealand. A provisional agreement has no' been signed, and a circular to the shart holders of the Union steamship Company New Zealaud states: —The board250 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article295 1917-07-20 17 blowing were the results of Thursday’s play in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament CHAMPIONSHIP. Howe beat Upcott, 4-6, 7—6, 6—2. A. Singles. Donnell beat Tyler, 6-2, 6-1. B. Singles. beat Laybourne, 6 -8, B—6. Tborougood beat Badham, 6-4, 6-0. C. Singles. Terzano beat McKerrow, 6—3, 6-2. Newcomers’.295 words
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Article200 1917-07-20 17 Results of Friday’8 ties Mixed Doubles. heijssiuR and H. G. Stack beat S. D. Lauder an d e, w. rVtJruz, 6—3. 7—6. Championship. E> E. Aviet beat W. D’Cruz, 6—3, 6—1. A. Singles. E. Coelho owo 40 beat E. E. Ryan owe "0. 6-2. 6-4. Championship. Angus200 words
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Article229 1917-07-20 17 The following were the scores in the match between elevens captained by Dr. Martin and Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, played on tbe S.C.C. ground on Saturday: Dr. Martin’s XI, J. R. C. Badbam b Clarke 22 L. J. Wishart b,Clarke 0 Dr. W. W. Martin b Clarke 7229 words
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Article607 1917-07-20 17 The great improvement in tho Naval Wireless team has been tho most interesting feature of local football during the last few weeks. On Tuesday, on the S.R.C Jground, they met the S.C.C. for the second time in a league match, and, although the result was again a win for607 words
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Article121 1917-07-20 17 Tbe fact that tbe Civil Guard have subscribed the cost of a boxing ring at tbe Union Jack Club leads those interested in tbo sport to hope that there may at last be something done locally with regard to it. Two or three service shows were given nearly a121 words
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Article113 1917-07-20 17 Tbe men’s Juno modal (-bogey) at the Garrison Golf Club was won by R. L. D. Wodehouse one down. Five cards were taken out. There was no competition for tbe ladies’ June medal (stroke) owing to insufficient entries. Tbe men’s July medal (stroke) will be played for on Saturday113 words
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Article45 1917-07-20 17 The 150 yards race in tbe Jackson Millar cup competition was tbe chief event at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning. Tbe result of a good race was a win for tbe captain, J. Bagnall, with O, L. Borneman second and W. Matbieson third.45 words
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Article28 1917-07-20 17 A fast and interesting game between the S.C.C. and a Naval team on tbo S.KC. ground on Monday resulted in a win for the clnb by 4—3.28 words
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Article150 1917-07-20 17 Reuter’s Telegram. London, July 12, 7.55 p.m. Rangoon: Tho British India steamer Chilka, 3,952 tons, from Madras, on Juno 80 caught tire and it was necessary to abando» her. Fifteen European and 1,600 dock passengers were aboard. There are. no further details, but it is reportedReuter’s Telegram. - 150 words
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294 1917-07-20 17 Daring the ten months ending .Juno, 1917, we sent $8,H.T$, on behalf of our readers, to the OvorHoaa Club, London, to assist in pro* viding smokes for our soldiers and sailors. Wo began the second half of the year with ft294 words
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261 1917-07-20 17 (From Our Own Corhk&l’ondf.nt.) Penang, July 17. There wrh a good attendance for the first day of the July mooting and conditions were excellent. Results were as follows: Plantkks’ Vask.—One mile: Tim (Flynn) 1 Query (Billett) 2 Farisha (Southall) 8. Won261 words
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Article33 1917-07-20 17 Bkutkr’s Tklkou.ah. London, July 13, 6 p.m. The death has occurred of the old-time jockey Tom Cannon, senior. I 1 South Monmouth by election result Sir Oarrod Thomas, Liberal, 6,769; PardonBkutkr’s Tklkou.ah. - 33 words
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938 1917-07-20 18 World vide a< roplane services for passengers and mails us a commercial possibility, safe both physically any financially, weie the subject of an important lectine by Mr. Holt Thomas, of the Aircraft Manufacturing Company, before the Aeronautical938 words
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Article780 1917-07-20 18 The whole question of Chinese marriage and the cognate subject of ancestor worship is receiving a great deal of attention in China. All relating to these is of real importance locally specially in their legal and social aspects. The Rev. Dr. Ching Yi Cheng writes on these780 words
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Article39 1917-07-20 18 [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 rojectod or ruthlessly cut down.]39 words
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Article618 1917-07-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Will you allow me to* point out a rather conspicuous discrepancy between your leading article in to night’s edition and your advertisement columns in the same issue. I am sure that all your readers will agree with the618 words
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Article189 1917-07-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Your correspondent A Sufferer does not suffer alone, if that is any consolation. His figure, $450 per month, sounds princely to those who draw less than $300, and in some cases much less. It may be nows to you,189 words
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Article326 1917-07-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Does it not seem a nitv n behaviour of a very few and P verv i- b u young men should bo rapidly Singapore the reputation of bad in the theatre banners Wednesday’s performance bv the witnessed one of326 words
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Article225 1917-07-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Malacca's New Parade Ground, is Kubu Plain, where the dirt and rubbish go to.” There is a young man in Malacca Who's as keen on the Corps, as his bacca But to drill on that Plain Of his life225 words
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Article95 1917-07-20 18 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Erroneous statements k ftV *°rl b 0 circulated in Malacca with regard to 1 in which one Tan Kirn Boo, of Malacca, prosecuted in Negri Sombilau by the P Public Prosecutor for breach of trust, n request that you95 words
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1512 1917-07-20 19 Kroui the Rangoon Gazette wo take the 11 list of winning numbers in the West I Jia U ,f Club war loan lottery. We do 0 f course, accept responsibility for anv tirors that may be in the1,512 words
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Article103 1917-07-20 19 Re umu's Telegram. London, July 18, 5.60 a.m. Twelth of July processions were resumed in Ulster, but were quiet atlairs and flags were not carried. In Belfast a religious service replaced the customary speeches. London, July 18, 12.55 p.m. Tho death has occurred of Mr. Patrick O’Brien, M.P. IReumu's Telegram. - 103 words
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Article84 1917-07-20 19 A notification is published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette regarding the substitution of further regulations regarding passports. No European or other passenger, whose ago exceeds, or appears to exceed, fifteen years, coming from any place outsido tho Colony or the States of Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negri84 words
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Article34 1917-07-20 19 Bbndixsbn. On July 17, at tho Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Bondixsen, a daughter. Martin. —On Wednesday, July 18, at Singapore, to Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Martin, a son.34 words
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Article54 1917-07-20 19 Bonk—Vkbveks.— On July 12, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by tho Rev. Archdeacon Swindell, Harry M. Bono, of Adelaide, Wostorn Australia, to Miss Edio F. Veovers, of Anwick, England, Jansen— Pkttbrfmn.— On July 11, at the Church of St. Joseph, Singapore, Norman A. Jansen to Miss Bertha E. Pettorsen.54 words
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Article178 1917-07-20 19 Singapore, July 19, 1917. EXCHANGE. Oh Lo*i>e«i Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demand 2/41 Private B m/i m 2/4^g On 1 Hanoi Bank T. T. 818 Oh India Bank T. T, On Hongkong...Bank d/d 18%pm On Shan ghai ...Bank d/d 69f On Java Bank T. T. 184 On178 words
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Article335 1917-07-20 19 Simoapoki, July 19, 1B17. MINING. Value BQ y° t8 S^l«» 10 10 Ampang 6.60 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.85 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.26 1.60 10 10 Kinta Association 9.25 9.60 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Minos 4.60 5.00 10 10. Malayan335 words
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Advertisement132 1917-07-20 19 NOTICE. The post tree price of the itraits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is 9 (a a year. Toe post fret price of the Straits Budget is $14 year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for132 words
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Obituary42 1917-07-20 19 DEATHS. Li m Eng Nko.— On July 5, at 14, liecrcn Streot, Malacca, Lim Eng Neo, widow of the late Mr. Chua Sock Kim, aged H3 years. SkowTklk Boo. —On July 16,at 202, Beach Road, Singapore, Soow Teck Boo, aged 81 years.42 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article87 1917-07-20 1 Obnrkal— Rubber Items 1 Penang Rubber Auctions 1 Rubber in Warfare 3 Rubber Freight 3 Singapore Rubber Auction 4 June Rubber Returns 4 Java Produce Market 5 Mkitinos and Reports— Rubber Results 1 British Rubber Estates of Java 1 Rubber Estates of Krian 1 Tangga Batu Rubber Linggi Plantations87 words
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Article320 1917-07-20 1 Mr. D. St. L. Parsons, Secretary of the Planters’ Loans Hoard, has left for home on six months’ leave. Mr. T. A. Martin acts for him. A firm of rubber tyro manufacturers advertising in a homo magazine commit themselves to the statement that “thiity or forty pounds of320 words
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Article70 1917-07-20 1 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. advise that at their auction salo the prices realised for rubber woro:— Smoked ribbed sheet $123 to $127 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 195 ll«j Cnsmokod sheet HQ 411 No. 2 unsmoked sheet 107 108 Crepe lino pale thin and blanket 12670 words
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1015 1917-07-20 1 The report of the Batu Caves Rubber Company, Limited, states that, including £7,655 brought forward (after making the appropria tions and adjustments applicable to 1915 and after paying three interim dividends, each of 35 per cent., less tax), the profit1,015 words
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Article255 1917-07-20 1 The report of the British Rubber Estates of Java, Limited, states that the profit and account for the year shows a credit balance of £11,024, to which has been added £4,278 brought forward, making a total of £16,298. Out of this balance it is proposed255 words
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311 1917-07-20 1 EBtltei di S K k- the r“ eetin of Kabber Estafcoß of Knan, Limited, on Mav a V, W. Arthur Addinsell said that the were pleased to be able to report th«£ spite of the increased cost of labour air estate311 words
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Article290 1917-07-20 1 Tho report of the Tangga Bata llubber Company, Limited, states that tho net profit for the year, after allowing £350 for depreciation on buildings and machinery and £*1.174 for incomo tax, was £10,183, less interim dividend paid on November 22, 1916, of 10 per cent, (less income290 words
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3520 1917-07-20 2 Tbc twenty first annual general meeting members of Linggi Plantations, Il was held on May 15, at Winchester old Broad Street, E.C., Sir William liuo'l 'Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the chairman) pr 'n said: Gentlemen, it is tifvin a to your directors3,520 words
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1261 1917-07-20 3 The India Rubber World, of May 1, says:— Tho call to arms has come. Army and navy are preparing for action. Men are of littlo avail without munitions and equipment, among which rubber in one form or1,261 words
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Article237 1917-07-20 3 Tho report of the Kuala Pahi Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the balance of the profit and loss account is XI 1,687. The amount carried forward is X 1,780, the balance of profit and loss account being X 13.418, which, subject to the shareholders consent, the directors propose237 words
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Article180 1917-07-20 3 Although the rubber crop roturns to date (May 22) certainly give no indication of any reduction of output in the Middle East, it would seem that tho time has arrived when tho producing companies will have to reconsider their position in this connection, says The Financier. Recent reports180 words
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1329 1917-07-20 3 Tho seventh ordinary general meeting of the Jasin (Malacca) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on May 17, at tbe registered offices, Winchester House, Old liroad Street, E.C., Mr. T. Ritchie (the chairman) prosiding. The Chairman said: 1 have1,329 words
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384 1917-07-20 3 The report of the Third Mile (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the net protit for the year, after allowing jC1,558 for depreciation on buildings and machinery and £2,465 for income tax, was £27.858; less interim dividend paid on November384 words
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1720 1917-07-20 4 rpieiubtb annual general meeting of the it ,d sHa BetoDK Kubber Estates, Limited, 1 Lid on May 31, at the London Chamber Tro mnerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, ?!c. Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. hair man1,720 words
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843 1917-07-20 4 The following account of the seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders in Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd,, held at the company’s office on July 10, is supplied officially. Mr. Tan Soo Hock (chairman) preHided. Tbo minutes of the previous annual ordinary843 words
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425 1917-07-20 4 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 308 rd auction wag held on July 11 and 12. Offered for Bale 10,483.85 piculs or 1,397,846 lbs. (tons 624.08). Prices realised:— Sheet smoked fine ribbed 9124-131 9120 127 good ribbed smoked 114-123 107-121425 words
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Article144 1917-07-20 4 Kolomak.- 1(5,790 lbs. Kelantan. —10,951 lbs. Djapoera.—40,873 lbs. I'ulau Bulung.—6,78(5 Ibn. Bukit Jelotong.—5,216 lbs. Kuolor Kbbber Estates. —14,856 IbH. Bujong.—10,000 lb« to date 103,442 Ibn. Benar.- 9,441 IbH.; to date 74,132 Ibn. Longgong. —10,713 lbs.; to date 100,293 Ibn. Henrietta.—86,000 IbH.; to date 200,072 Ibe. Sombilan.—44,294 lbs144 words
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1151 1917-07-20 5 The eleventh annual ordinary general meeting of Bukit Panjong Syndicate, Limited, was held on May 30, at the registered offices, 107, Fenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. Charles Blair, presiding. Tho Chairmun said Gentlemen, the directors’ report for the past1,151 words
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Article143 1917-07-20 5 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending July 14 Batavia, July 14, 1917. Rubber. —The rubber market is quiet at prices of 2*143 words
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Article185 1917-07-20 5 The report of the Sungei Matang Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the crop harvested for the period amounted to 224,881 lbs., against an estimate of 250,000 lbs. The average gross price realised was 2s. per lb. The output of rubber for the current financial year to December185 words
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Article160 1917-07-20 5 The report of the Cheras Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the output for the year amounted to 181,015 lbs., as compared with the estimate of 170,000 lbs., the average gross price realised being equivalent to 2s. 5.26d. per lb. London landed terms. The manager estimates that the crop160 words
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