The Straits Budget, 27 July 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-07-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3102 Singapore, Friday, July 27, 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEMTURY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article213 1917-07-27 1 jEADEKS— British Politics 12 Russia’s Remaking 12 Germany Answered ...12-18 The Fighting Fronts 13 British War Finance 13 iOCAL AND GkNRRAL liOcal and Personal 1-2 The War 3-9 Federal Council 9 The Penang Lottery 9 Church Army Recreation Tents 9 Union Jack Club 9 Smokes for our213 words
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Article4871 1917-07-27 1 v J ma >l brings news that Mr. Vernon ii. crufcrR n has not only been promoted to oiurln Ia i or 00 the field but has been from G i Militar y Cross. He wont to the and ID anuar y» 1915, as second lieutonant, ,H4,871 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1694 1917-07-27 3 Reuter’s Telegrams. The French Lines > HEAVY GERMAN ATTACKS CONTINUE. Critical Situation in Petrograd. Reiter’s Telegrams. London, July 19,12.35 a.m. A French communique says: We repulsed a German attack west of Cerny sugar factory. London, July 19, 4.30 p.m. A French communique says There was active reciprocal artilleryReuter’s Telegrams. - 1,694 words
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Article8974 1917-07-27 3 German Politics. HERR MICHAELIS’ MAIDEN SPEECH. Answered by Mr. Lloyd George. London, July 20, 1.40 a.m. A French communique says The artillery was particularly active between the Somme and the Aisne. The Germans south of St. Quentin again attacked Hill Moulin de Tous Vents, but completely failed. Succeeding8,974 words
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Article2977 1917-07-27 6 Western Position. PRESSURE ON THE BELGIAN COAST. The Russian Situation. m London, July 22, 11.40 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports We repulsed raiders east of Leverguier. Many air fights took place yesterday evening when we brought down two and drove down four enemy aeroplanos. One of oors is missing.2,977 words
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Article2157 1917-07-27 7 Chemin Des Dames Battle EBB AND FLOW OF THE FIERCE STRUGGLE. British War Finance. London, July 21, 12.20 a.m. Fiold-Marshal Haig reports This morning’s raid south of Avion penetrated tho enemy’s positions on a front of 600 yards to a depth of 300. Wo intlictod heavy casualties and2,157 words
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Article2393 1917-07-27 8 Western Position. THE SUCCESS OF THE FRENCH EFFORTS. Mr. Henderson on Russian Situation. London, July 25, 2 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: We took 114 prisoners in successful raids east and northeast of Ypres. The enemy’s artillery was active east of Monchy and in the neighbourhood of Lombartzyde. London,2,393 words
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Article65 1917-07-27 9 B ,,L K Dwn Cokrksfondknt.) I Lat, st Ponang, July 25. itch Hinu UtC 1 ca^0H stato that seventeen V-uliQu u rs been prohibited from ’IV an^inav ia. v g firC(1 on a Zeppelin flying ,f rr nan subr!!^- 00 om l uir y on interned 1 N65 words
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706 1917-07-27 9 From Ouu Own Corkkspondknt. Ipoh, July 24. The Federal Council mot at Kuala Kangsar, the High Commissioner presiding over a full attendance, including Messrs. Kindersloy and Brash (the latter acting in the absence of the Hod. Mr. Payne706 words
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Article37 1917-07-27 9 (Fkom Oi'K Own Cokrkspombknt.) Ipoh, July 25. The Times of Malaya announces that Mr. Alma Baker has given a fourth aeroplane, marking tho commencement of Malaya's third squadron. Malaya has now contributed S54G.353 towards aeioulams..37 words
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131 1917-07-27 9 Following is tho comploto official list of winning numbers in the Pouaug Turf Club war loan lottery which closed with 10,600 subscribers: First Prize Value 921,200 ticket No. 4H7 Second 910,600 3726 Third 9 5,300 3997 Twonty-ono Prizes of 9500 each:131 words
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Article126 1917-07-27 9 We have to acknowledge a cheque from the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng for 153 the amonnt required to complete Tent No. 1. We understand that it is the Bishop’s intention to keep the fund open as promises of special help towards the cost of a126 words
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Article243 1917-07-27 9 The Kel&ntan report for 1916 states: —It was found that a number of Chiueso traders and shop keepers in Kota Bbaru were running lotteries dependent npon the Farm’s result. One was raided by the Adviser personally, caught in the act and banished but this had little cffoct,243 words
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Article138 1917-07-27 9 Tho Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following further contributions to tho abovo fund Already acknowledged $29,341.03 Further subscription to Civil Guard List 6 Chartered Bank of India, Australia138 words
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224 1917-07-27 9 During the ton months ending June, 1917, we sent $8,833, on behalf of our readers, to the Overseas Club, London, to assist in providing smokes for our soldiers and sailors. We began the second half of the year with a224 words
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575 1917-07-27 9 A few of the passengers for Australia who wero on board the P. and O. Mongolia when who wan Hank by a mine near Bombay have boon in Singapore daring tho pant fow days awaiting a Bteamor from bore to their dostination. Among them are tho575 words
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Article2404 1917-07-27 10 An extraordinary general mooting of tho ot the 1- M S. Cliaiub r of Minos was held iu tho Chamber’s office iu Ipih on tho 14tn iust to di-cuss various matters connected with proposed mining legislation and the notice2,404 words
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Article45 1917-07-27 10 Rkutkr’s Tklkqram. London, July 19, 6.05 p.m. Their Majesties, Queen Alexandra and other Royalties were present at the wedding of the Marquis of Carisbrooke, formerly Prince Alexander of Battenberg, and Lady Irene Denison in the Chapel Royal at St. James. The Primate officiated.Rkutkr’s Tklkqram. - 45 words
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Article112 1917-07-27 10 It is announced in the Government Gazette that the following awards of Rallies Institution scholarships for 1917 have been made Guthrie scholarships: first scholarship Lee Sem Fob, second scholarship Lob Siow Hock. The Ong Teck Lim scholarship has boon awarded equally between Lim Bong (Juan and Chiung Kwang112 words
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668 1917-07-27 10 The many friends of Major F w i R.M.A., who for a long time’ w ft r Stall Officer at Headquarters Sinu L°" Dfcral read with great pride the record Wl11 gallantry sliown by him duiin« tl, 8Upfctb tions in668 words
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Article94 1917-07-27 10 The rate of mortality in the of Singapore for the week ended 1 was J6.G9 per mille of the populat 1 1 j J!C b total number of deaths was 2o<i. o 184 wero male subjects an ij, Convulsions claimed 28, P' ,t ll p x o,94 words
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821 1917-07-27 11 The British Agent, Trengganu (Mr. J. L. Imuphreys) in his report for 1916 desenbYfhP beginning of the process of muchLded reorganisation. Writing of 1916, he U n the position in these words -.—This wick ward State has the821 words
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412 1917-07-27 11 In his report for 1916, on the subject of currency, the British Agent, Trengganu, says: The matter of the local subsidiary coinage required attention daring the year owing to the increase of counterfeit. These tokens, composed of a mixture of lead412 words
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Article178 1917-07-27 11 The unprecedentedly high level to which the price of tin was recently forced, namely, JE2SB, has led to a considerable reaction in the absence of interested speculative support, says a home paper of June 4. \Nhen the market was reopened after the holidays the price178 words
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464 1917-07-27 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I be# to enclose herewith copies of letters which the British Adviser has been good enough to send me. 2. I shall be mncb thankful if you will kindly publish the same in your464 words
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Article213 1917-07-27 11 The F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce, the formation of which a year ago was com mented on by this journal, (the British Export Gazette), has just held its first annual meeting, and from the amount and importance of the work it has transacted in the interests of213 words
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Article100 1917-07-27 11 Tho following message, received from oar Bangkok correspondent, is published with official sanction A Royal proclamation of the 22nd inst. statos that a condition of war exists between Siam and Germany and Austria on the100 words
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563 1917-07-27 11 (From Ouk Own Cohrhrfondbnt.) Penang, July 10. Fino weather favoured tbe second day of tbe Penang meeting and thero was a good attendance. Results wore as follow Make mants Vasb.— Six furlongs Baba Keohit (Parsons) 1; Query (Billett) 2 Farisha563 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1135 1917-07-27 12 Straits Times, July 20. Wo rnuHt be v« ry careful not to confound politics with purpose. Before the war twothirds of the people of Great Britain regarded Sir Edward Carson as a fanatical renegade, playing recklessly with dangerous things in C'lstor. Probably half tho poople considered Mr. LloydStraits Times, July 20. - 1,135 words
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Article923 1917-07-27 12 experience is proving.—Straits Times, July All sorts of ideas are current about Russia, and we differ from the majority of critics in having almoet none. We havo taken an optimistic view as to Russia’s future at long range, a pessimistic view as to the possibility of her returnexperience is proving.—Straits Times, July - 923 words
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Article1025 1917-07-27 12 .lots t xiht and can be used.—Straits Times, July 24. Herr Michaelis has done neithe nor leas than was expected of hinj V*** ottered the old lies in very niucb way, repeating till one is utterly ited the quite nonsensical twaddle that V' many was forced into war.lots t xiht and can be used.—Straits Times, July 24. - 1,025 words
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Article1001 1917-07-27 13 ’—Straits Times, July 25. 1 Only a few people realise that Franco is passing through an ordeal second only in impor;acce to that she sustained in the defence of Verdun. For weeks past the tigutiug eas gone on—desperate, obstinate fighting over a fairly long line, the objects’—Straits Times, July 25.1 - 1,001 words
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Article1086 1917-07-27 13 Straits Times, .July 20. Five thousand two hundred and ninety millions sterling is the total of war credits voted by tho British Parliament. Suppose that we endod the war at this moment entirely to our satisf vciion so that our credit would be firmly and permanently established.— Straits Times, .July 20. - 1,086 words
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Article432 1917-07-27 13 Tho fourth Assizes of the year wore begun on Tuesday before Mr. Justice Sproule. A calendar of thirteen cases includes four oharges of murder. Six cases of unlawfully returning from banishment were first dealt with, the usual sontenco of life imprisonment being passed in each case. A Tamil432 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement91 1917-07-27 13 Sale of Property. Tho undermentioned Singapore properties were Hold by auction at tho saleroom of tho Commercial Rubber Co. on Wednesday afternoon —Leasehold laud and hnuso 9115, Jalan Bosar, area 1,812 square feet, bought by Mr. S. AlsagolT for $8,875 two freehold building siteH off I pper Serangoon Road, total91 words
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952 1917-07-27 14 Thcro is, perhaps, nothing in all France which speaks more for the ever present humane element in the British soldier and in us, as a people, than the numerous, wellappointed, well-tended graveyards which lie close up952 words
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264 1917-07-27 14 The European war, a judiciously handled publicity campaign, and close co-operation between the American and Wells Fargo Express companies have combined to open the American orchid market to the Philippines island plants to an extent that would not have seemed264 words
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Article243 1917-07-27 14 An article in the financial columns of The Globe reads as follows:—It would seem that there is either an actual shortage of tin or that the demand for the metal is increasing at a rate that threatens a shortage in the near future. Recently the price243 words
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Article147 1917-07-27 14 NATURALISED A recent issue of the Photographic Dealer has tbe following Ich bin ein Priddish subjeot, ja Mein name vos Hans Karl Schmidt, Bot after dot der var pogan, I haf to alder it! I nd now mein name is Bonzonby, Fife pounds I haf to pay, I nd dough147 words
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831 1917-07-27 14 The statutory meeting of Kerliug Tin Mines, Ltd., was held on the 14th inst. at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings, and the following report of the proceedings has been supplied by the secretaries. Mr. J. M. Sime presided, and the others831 words
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515 1917-07-27 14 Mr. P. R. Pinhorn, bon. seernfo Fete, has received from Sir the following letter of th»nk B for 33& beL&l 01 “w* S&rs containing a nw“Vn!“row wotnb't lelt *3.535 3a. 2d., the part proceeds Sf n*.“" < at Kajang on our515 words
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Article64 1917-07-27 14 (From Ocr Own Corrbsfondknt.) Penang, July 24. The wedding took place at St. George*, the Rev. K. Gamier officiating, of Mr. nFreeman, of Guthrie and Co., and Miss k.b. Aspinall, General Hospital, Singapore Mr. Nichol was best man and Miss Aks» D der bridesmaid. The reception was64 words
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Article175 1917-07-27 14 The Fire Brigade received two calls en day. Id the afternoon they were summon to the Grove Estate, Katong, tbe property Mr. W. Dunman, where tire had broken o in the coolie lines and smoke shed, hy time the brigade arrived these bu |1(J were gutted, and all175 words
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1046 1917-07-27 15 .Tut most dariDg, skilful and successful ■i tho Uoya! Flying Corps has ever had." a j Trenchard uses these words in f r()U1 the headquarters of the Royal K l] Corps in France of young Captain B l1,046 words
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328 1917-07-27 15 Tho return of imports and exports for the Straits Settlements for tho year 1916, which iH just to hand, shows in practically all cases large increases over the corresponding figures for 1915. The chief items are the following Foreign (non328 words
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Article142 1917-07-27 15 The report of the Tronoh Mines, Limited, states that during the year 1,647 tons of tin ore wero sold, as compared with 1,817 tons for the year 1915. The amount realised was £174,895, which is practically the same us last year; the approximate value per ton. however, was142 words
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848 1917-07-27 15 At a special general meeting on tho 14th inst,, of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines the following letter to the President was read from the Under Secretary to Government, datod May 36 1 am directed by the Chief Socretary to refer848 words
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845 1917-07-27 15 W lion tho history of thn war comes to bo written, the author who undertaken the tank will find himself embarrassed by a superfluity of material, in addition to tho official despatches of tho845 words
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2467 1917-07-27 16 London, Juno 14. King Ilarry, upon the field of Agincourt, made an allusion to gentlemen iu Kugland, now abed winch must have r a lo their ears burn could it only have reac/n d them.2,467 words
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Article151 1917-07-27 16 The report of the Snngei Besi Mines, Limited, states that the output of tin oro for the year is 414$ tonR and the amount realised therefrom £48,056. This is equal to £105 5s. lid. per ton, as compared with £97 la. 8d. per ton for 1915, or151 words
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908 1917-07-27 16 Tbe third annual R eneral meetina 0 W Tin Drod R in R Limited, wan held on I,,, h at Winchester House, Old Broad Strict So*' Mr. R. Pawle, A.R.S.M., M.I.M.M. of the company), presiding. Iu&n The Chairman, in moving908 words
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Article40 1917-07-27 17 Irij, Straits Times is not responsible for I opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that IL S must be short and to the point, ty rambling epistles are liable to be ttod or ruthlessly cut down.]40 words
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429 1917-07-27 17 rf 0 the Editor of the Straits Times. H:j r —The war goes on its way, call it long ■weary, or what we will, it goes on, and flt coD tinue until its work, that for which started, as we could do no429 words
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Article75 1917-07-27 17 Hbctbr’s Tiliqkam. V London, July 22, 6.15 p.m. I Shanghai: Admiral Chen Pin-Kwang, exliuinister of the navy, has issued a manifesto loo behalf of the navy demanding the mainItenance of the provisional constitution, the ■reassembly of parliament and punishment of Ithe rebellious provincial governors and ■declaring the PekingHbctbr’s Tiliqkam. - 75 words
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Article117 1917-07-27 17 I Government Gazette announces that I the (lovernor has sanctioned the seconding I of the undermentioned officers of the I Singapore olunteer Corps for service with the Imperial Forces 2nd Lieut. F. G. Stevens, Malay Company, S.V.I.; Lieut, temporary Captain) G. Day, S.V.R.; 2nd G* S. Miles,117 words
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Article126 1917-07-27 17 arJ^ O f* r08 Fi ec^ s a K°od all-round harvest stin 1,, i brigjlifc, provided the weather holds good (said a homo paper of Ift8t patwl hnf^* n excellent hay yield is anticily of 1* 18 00 earl y to apeak definite hope* f a There are126 words
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407 1917-07-27 17 A message to the London Observer from Berne, dated June 16, contains the following remarkable statements:— Not since the sinking of the Lusitania has there been such rejoicing iu Germany as over the last air raid on Loudon. The announcement407 words
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382 1917-07-27 17 MASTERS IN A FIRE. Lloyd’s Underwriters to Pay £70,000. In the King’s Bench Division mention was made to Mr. Justice Rowlatt of the settlement of an action by Duveen Brothers against Lloyd’s underwriters, to recover £80,000 in respect of damage done to fifteen pictures, valuable old masters, by steam, heat,382 words
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462 1917-07-27 17 The reasons which induced the War Pensions Statutory Committee—of which the Prince of Wales was chairman until he resigned on account of the pressure of his military duties—to abrogate their functions are explained in a letter forwarded on April 19 to462 words
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103 1917-07-27 17 (From Odk Own Corrkspondknt.) Penang, July 24. Dr. Park presided at tho St. Andrew’s Society Annual Meeting. The report showed that 51 new members had joinod and that tho total was 105, Last year’s celebration enabled thorn to remit £689103 words
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Article157 1917-07-27 17 A former resident forwards tho following parody on The Little Grey Homo in the Wost, written by a Canadian friend in the tranches: I’ve a little wet homo in the tronch Which the rain storms continually drench, Thero’s a sky overhead, Clay and mud for a bed, And157 words
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842 1917-07-27 17 The hearing of two applications under tho Acquisition of Land for Public l Purposes Ordinance was continued in the Supreme Court all day on the 19th and 20th inst. before the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Sproule) accompanied by two assessors, the842 words
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2386 1917-07-27 18 In the Supreme Court on Tuesday the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C began tho hearing of a rating appeal by Messrs. John Littlo and Co. with regard to their E remises in Rutiles Sqiiaro. The Hon. Mr.2,386 words
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Article178 1917-07-27 18 In his report on Kelantan for 1916 the acting British Adviser says:—The local headmen have for years been a neglected inefficient body of tax gatherers. It was suggested that certain advantages would be derived from their being called together in meeting at regular intervals—viz., they would feel178 words
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Sporting Intelligence
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Article169 1917-07-27 18 The results of Thursday’s play W(;re A. Singles. H Hartnell boat Bateman, 6 4, I Newcomers’. I Laybourne beat Lecot, 6—2, 6 ~4 Veterans’ Doubles. I Ferguson Davie and Wreford beat i .1 and Hooper, 6-2, 6-2. pl^r h .l! 0ll0W,nK WGre th rGsalts o! Frida Championship.169 words
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Article198 1917-07-27 18 The results of Thursday's ties were u follow Championship. E. G. Wheatley beat S. D. tiauder, 6—1, 4—6, 6—1. Following were the results of Fridays ties:— Doubles Handicap, K. E. Webb and E. E. Aviet owe 16, beat F. A. Peralta and E. E. Ryan owe J198 words
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Article80 1917-07-27 18 At the Keppel Golf Club monthly a»W for July was won by F. Iraaewtn Other scores were F. Niblock an McLachlan each 4 down. The draw St. James’s Cup is as follows: McLachlan v. G. Chaney, H. L v '\j, Tradewell, J. Henderson v. A. Smith. y Grayburn v.80 words
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Article41 1917-07-27 18 The Middlesex met the h.C. a^er league match on Saturday and p. a good game, by two goals to on Apps was the referee. The results of Wednesday s foot S.R.C. v. Armenian XI was a of 2 goals each.41 words
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1933 1917-07-27 19 ■oin Our Special Correspondent. London, June 15. H< tin. carefully laid plaqs of Mr. Ramsay He iouald, M.P., and Mr. F. W. Jowott, M.P., Hr b( tD carried out, these gentlemen would K be m Russia. The British Government Hutcl their passports1,933 words
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Article98 1917-07-27 19 (From Ouk Own Coruksi*oni>knt.) Ipoh, July 25. The Perak water rights case, after a 62 days hearing, has concluded. Plaintiffs’ counsel offered to settle the caso on certain terms, including the re-grant of a water license by Government in the original form, also the foregoing of98 words
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Article77 1917-07-27 19 Rkctkr’s Tklkgkam, London, July 25, 3.15 p.m. Tho historic Convention summonod to draft a schemo for the future government of Ireland assembled to-day at Trinity College, Dublin. Long bofore tho opening the college green was packed with spectators. Mr. Redmond and Mr. Dovlin arrived early, followed by Protestant andRkctkr’s Tklkgkam, - 77 words
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Article23 1917-07-27 19 Lamkouknk.— On July 15, at Bqtu Gajuli, Mrs Lambourne, wife of Mr. J. Lambourne, Superintendent Government Plantations, Teluk Anson, of a daughter.23 words
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Article59 1917-07-27 19 Mkinbsz—Tulloch.— On July 4, at Calcutta, Captain Jello Moines/., of the ss. Maras, to Eflio May Cubitt, eldost daughter of the lato Col. James Tulloch and Mrs. Tulloch of Lohayhat, Fkkkman Aspinall. —On July 28, at St. George’s Church, Penang, by tho Rev. Koppol Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, Henry59 words
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Article170 1917-07-27 19 Simoapobi, July 26, 1917. EXCHANGE. Uh London Bank 4 m/a 3/41 Domaad 3/41 Private 8 m/a 2/41g On F'kanon Bank T. T. BIB On Imuia BankjT. T. On HoNQKONa...Bank d/d ll,%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 60 On Java Bank T. T. 1B4 Ow Japan...... ..Bank 109 Sovereigns—buying170 words
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Article341 1917-07-27 19 Sinoaponn, July 26, 1917. MINING. yJJSe Buyers Sellers. 10 10 Am pang 6.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 1.36 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.24 1.60 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 9.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 £1 £1 Lahat Minos 4.A0 6 00 10 10. Malayan341 words
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Page 19 Advertisements
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Advertisement131 1917-07-27 19 NOTICE. The post free price of the Straits Turn's to the United Kingdom and foreign countries in #.l- a year. Tae post frc i price ot the Straits Budget is f 4 i year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The131 words
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Obituary89 1917-07-27 19 DEATHS. Fkrkoa, —On July 22, at 23-1, Race Courso Road, Singapore, Emna Martha (nee Syfrig) beloved wife of David S. Forroa; aged 26 years. a Bnckktt Tkkubll —On Juno 10, 1917, died of wounds received a few days before, Acting Captain Claud Rouiako il Beckett Terrell, R H. A., the89 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPEEMENT.
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Article80 1917-07-27 1 Ginbral Rubber Items 1 Java Produce Market Singapore Rubber Auction 4 June Rubber Returns 5 Trlbokams. London Rubber Market Padang Java Rubber 1 Mkbtinos and Riports— Third Mile (F.M.S.) Rubber 1 Heawood Tin and Rubber 1 Cluny Rubber Estates 1 Kuala Pahi Rubber 2 Balgownie Rubber 2 Malacca Plantations80 words
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Article410 1917-07-27 1 Mr. D. B. Carty, of Bukit Sembawang Rubber Estate, has been officially authorised to file the specification of an invention for an improved combination spout and apparatus for supporting latex cup on rubber trees. Tho engagement is announced betwoen Noel W. Patton, 18th Royal Irish Rifies, late of410 words
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78 1917-07-27 1 London, July 19. The rubber market keep very steady, prices being practically the same as when last reported Fine sheet 2/4 to 2/5 Crepe 2/5 2/6 Fine hard Para 3/1 3/2 The last report was as follows London, July78 words
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Article44 1917-07-27 1 (Fkom Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 25. At the annual meeting of the Padang Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd., to be held on the 31st inst., a final dividend of 2|d. per share will be recommended, making 4d. per share for 1916.44 words
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251 1917-07-27 1 THIRD MILE (F.M.S.) RUBBER. Unsurmountable Obstacle in The Way of Justice.” Major James S. Bontein, who presided at tho eleventh annual meeting of the Third Mile (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, held at Edinburgh on May 29, said the e*-ti-mate for excess-profits duty last year was 7ld. per lb., which was251 words
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Article101 1917-07-27 1 The directors of tho Iloawood Tin and Rubber Estato, Limited, recommend the following apportionment of tho balanco of profits on account of tho year to Dece mber 31 last:—That a final dividend of 71 per cent., actual, per share bo paid, less incomo tax, making a101 words
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1330 1917-07-27 1 The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Cluny Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on June 4, at the registered* office of the company, 1-4, Great Tower-street, E.C., Mr. Charles McArthur (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said|: Gentlemen, I presume that,1,330 words
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2472 1917-07-27 2 B) k seventh ordinary general meoting of lareholders of tho Kuala Pahi Rubber tt Limited, was held on May 31, at the K of tho Rubber Growers’ Association, Vwicbcap, London, E.C., Mt. Thomas Bpcy philips2,472 words
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148 1917-07-27 2 Mossrs. Francis Pook and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on tho position of tho Java produce market for the week ending July 20 Batavia, July 20, 1917. Rubber. —The market is steady, and trun sactions for August148 words
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750 1917-07-27 2 Tho roport of tho directors to tho shareboldora in the Ralgownio Hubber Estates, Ltd., atatoa: Your directora havo ploaaure in submitting thoir twelfth annual report and the atatecuent of accounta for the year ended March 81, 1917. The -iot protit for750 words
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2020 1917-07-27 3 The eleventh annual ordinary general mooting of the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held on May 31. at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. George B. Dodwell (chairman of tho company) pro siding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, as the2,020 words
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1332 1917-07-27 3 A notice issued to the shareholders of the Indragiri (Sumatra) 1 lubber and Guttapercha Co., Ltd., states The directors have had under consideration for some time the future policy of the company in view of its low capitalisation aud the undeveloped available1,332 words
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1812 1917-07-27 4 M vtU ih annual geueral meeting of vir Kuning (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, I. v> as held on May 29, in the Council i the Rubber Growers’ Association, -cchcap, E.C., Sir Frank Swettenham, 0 J\[.G. (the chairman) presiding. chairman said1,812 words
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944 1917-07-27 4 The seventh ordinary general mocting of the British Kubber Estates of Java, Limited, was held on May 31 at Winchester House, Mr. Stanlake Lee (tho chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the944 words
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640 1917-07-27 4 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Kubber Association's 804th auction was hold on July 18 and 19. Offered for sale 11,781.54 piculs or 1,570,872 lbs. (tons 701.28). Prices realised:— Shoot smoked tino ribbed ...9122 to $128 •i ,i good ribbed 112 121640 words
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985 1917-07-27 5 Tko seventh ordinary general meetiug of the Segamat (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was hold on June 4, at tho Cannon street Hotel, E.C., Mr. .Joseph Ramsdcn (chairman of the oompany) presiding. Tho Chairman, in moving the adoption of tho report and accounts,985 words
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364 1917-07-27 5 Presiding at the mooting of the Sungei Sayong Rubber Company, Limited, hold on Juno 5, Mr. H. V. Thurgood said that ho had little to add to what ho said last year regarding tho ostatos. The property364 words
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Article42 1917-07-27 5 Taipirg. —13,000 lbs. Kota Tinggi (Johore). —23,700 lbs. Sombrong.—3,193 lbs. Glen Bervie.—24,412 lbs. Serdang Central.—25,651 lbs. Langkat Sumatra.—30,049 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.—35,135 lbs. Tamiaug.—74,050 lbs. Eastern Sumatra.—18,359 lbs. Lankat Rubber Co. —45,395. Bukit K. B. —3,613 lbs. Bukit Katil.—9,414 lbs.42 words
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Article312 1917-07-27 5 Mr. Maclachlan, of Maclachlan, who presided at the eighth annual meeting of the Tangga Batu Rubber Company, Limited, held at Edinburgh on May 29, said that part of their capital was subscribed half-a-dozen years ago at a premium of 300 per cent. Shareholders who took up those312 words
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1031 1917-07-27 5 ktock Sio^jihA Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fra, Capital Value Comi'anibs. Prices? ClSpri®" 1910. 1916. June 19. Ju“j 26. 150,000 2/- 85% 60% Anglo Malay 14/- 10/6 60,000 XI 30% 25% Bakap Plantations 2**1,031 words
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