The Straits Budget, 26 October 1917
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Advertisement16 1917-10-26 1 Just arrived a shipment of YOUNGER’S EDINBURGH ALE in barrels Prices on application to Macgregor Go.16 words
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Title Section28 1917-10-26 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3115 Singapore. Friday, October 26, 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article174 1917-10-26 1 LEADERS— Tbanks to the Army 12 i Mrs. Annie Besant 12 Fighting Season Ended ...12-13 Why the War Began 13 The Zeppelin Raid 13 Waiting Means Winning ...13-14 Local and Grnkral— Local and Personal 12 Death of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, d.M.G. 2 The Colony’s Coinage 2174 words
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Article3311 1917-10-26 1 I he impending withdrawal of all but a ‘tw Sunday trains on the F.M.S. Railways is Dot being regarded too favourably by those °1 the department’s employees who have counted on them hitherto as a booD and ble- .ing j tl the matter of overtime pay, says3,311 words
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1311 1917-10-26 2 We much regret to record the death of a well known and highly respected resident of tho Colony in Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, G.M.G., who passed away peacefully at his residence, Dingwall, Pasir Panjang, at two o’clock1,311 words
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260 1917-10-26 2 Id view of the possibility of tbe Colony's coinage being minted here, Government officials have recently visited Bangkok tc examine the working of the Siam Mint. Tbe Bangkok Times of October 18, says:— The Straits Settlements Lave no mint of their260 words
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Article81 1917-10-26 2 The rate of mortality in theV iq of Singapore for the week ended Goto was 36.98 per mille of tho population, total number of deatlm was 255, 0 a c 183 wore male subjects and <- c s Convulsions claimed 27, phtlusis 1 malaria fever 41, beri81 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3051 1917-10-26 3 Riutek’s Telegrams. Gulf of Riga. GRAVITY OF THE RUSSIAN POSITION. German Peace Intrigue. Riutbk’s Tklbgrams. London, October 17,10.50 p.m. Petrograd The Russian artillery yesteriky destroyed a number of enemy bridges which were being thrown across the Dvina. London, October 18, 1.35 a.m. Tbe Admiralty states that naval aircraftRiutek’s Telegrams. - 3,051 words
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Article3261 1917-10-26 4 Gulf of Riga. DETAILS OF THE RECENT FIGHTING. The Western Campaign. LondoD, October 19, 1 35 a.m. Petrograd: An official noto annonneos that tho Russian destroyers continno to frnstrato tho attempts of tho enemy warships to enter Moon Sound. This is tho main point of tho struggle. Upon3,261 words
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Article5372 1917-10-26 5 Russia’s Struggle. POSITION IN THE GULF OF RIGA. Zeppelins Revived. London, October 20, 2.10 a in. Petrograd Details of the Gulf of Riga battle communicated by tho Daval staff indicate that an enemy squadron of twenty ships, including two of the Konig class, penetrated the Gulf on Tuesday5,372 words
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Article2894 1917-10-26 6 Flanders Fighting. SMASHING THE GERMAN ARMIES. The Zeppelin Revival. London, October 21, 11.30 p.iu. Field-Marshal Haig reports: The Irish made a successful raid to the north cast oj Croisillos, took prisoner a few and returned without any casualties. Our patrols took twelve prisoners on the south oust Wood.2,894 words
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Article4011 1917-10-26 7 More Battles. ALLIES GAIN ADDITIONAL GROUND. National Economy. London, Octobor 28, 1.25 a.m. Field Marshal Haig reports: Highly successful minor operation* wero carried out by us this morning in tho neighbourhood of Poolcappollo and in nonjunction with tho French south of llouthalHt Forest. Battalion* of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex4,011 words
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Article4276 1917-10-26 9 Vigorous French Attack. ENEMY SUFFERS HEAVY LOSSES. British Operations. London, October 23, 4.15 p m. Tire French communique says After an artillery preparation for several days we attacked at 6 15 this morning powerful German organisation in the region of A liedent and Malmaison. We made considerable progress4,276 words
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1066 1917-10-26 10 Probably the nearest the Man in the Street could get to a definition of a Town Major would be in effect: One who performs Town Majoriau functions not many people, outside the army, could get mneb further. As1,066 words
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402 1917-10-26 10 Speaking at Chicago recently, Mr. Gerard warned a certain section of Irish Americans who have been unconsciously working hand-in-hand with the German propagandists that they run a grave risk of playing into the enemy’s hands. The Irish Americans mast learn402 words
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Article147 1917-10-26 10 (From Our Own Penang, October Our Day functions at Malakofi Butterworth, on Saturday, were v^r^ ise d, cessful. Several thousand dollars enlft Tbe gross takings at the Lrnpiri show last night where 1,100. nro bably A Dutch wire Britain P' submit the Band and gra'< .lurinii arbitration147 words
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647 1917-10-26 11 Wanted Experience.” MEN FROM THE FRONT AND LOCAL SERVICE. sinco one or two letters wero received u;en who had served at the front, corn JViininK that after having held corn missioned j, 0 k on active service they have been requir id to serve as privates in the local defence647 words
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Article1136 1917-10-26 11 i'o the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— The following dated Juno 30, 1917, hom Major-General Sir A. H. Russell, commanding a division of New Zealanders in rrance, to the chief of tho General Staff in Zealand may bo of interest to One of Tliem,” Another of Them,"1,136 words
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Article255 1917-10-26 11 Messrs. Fraser and Co s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their share circular dated October 17 state:— Dollar rubbers and industrial stocks were both in steady demand throughout the week but fluctuations wore insignificant in both sections. Mining shares remain a dull patch with only255 words
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Article110 1917-10-26 11 (From Our Own Corrbspondhnt.) Ipob, October 22. "Our Day” celebrations at Kinta proved a very great success. There was 936,000 cash in hand on Saturday morning aud it is expected that the groat fancy fair and bazaar at Ipoh Town Hall will realise 915,000 to 920,000110 words
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Article196 1917-10-26 11 The new Alor Star Club was formally opened on October 15 by H.H. the Sultan of Kedah, K.C.M.G., in the presonoo of the leading Malays and Europeans of tho State. H.H. the Sultan was accompanied by H.H the Regent, President Stato Council, H.H. Tnnku Mahmoud, Vice-President,196 words
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149 1917-10-26 11 We regret to annonneo tho death, which took placo on October 18, of Professor Edward Hull, L.L.D., F.R S., father of Mrs. Ferguson Davie. Professor Hull was un ex Diroctor of tho Goological Survey of Ireland and, until ho retired in 1890, Professor of Geology149 words
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Article388 1917-10-26 11 NEGRI SEMBILAN NAVY DAY.” We aro anked to publink the following list of hubacriptinn collected in Soremban by the ChineHo committee Mr. Chu Sim Ming (Kong Sang) 1400 Wong Yick Tong M I*o P. P. Chient »50 Cliui Chit Sam 000 Siow Koon Cbia 800 Tan Soo Kee 260 Tay388 words
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Article101 1917-10-26 11 In tho Supreme Court tho Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Kbden), granted tho judicial separation sought by Mrs. Maria Teresa Jackson in tho suit .lackson versus Jackson, together witli tho custody o( tho children. Petitioner was granted costs. Tho suit for divorce by Mr. S. H. Lango against Kdith101 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1185 1917-10-26 12 -Straits Times, October 19. Generally the tliaoks of the Cabinet and of Parliament are Dot Riven to a commander or to liis army until their work is done, ltut tho whole Empire will be glad that precedent baa not prevented a very warm message ot thanks-Straits Times, October 19. - 1,185 words
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Article1108 1917-10-26 12 and help him in his big big taek.-Straiw Times, October 20. Men are growing quite old who wero mere boys when Mrs. Annie Brsant first became famous. She is seventy years old, and she has been tho most amazing person of her timo. Highly educated, well connected,and help him in his big big taek.-Straiw Times, October 20. - 1,108 words
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Article1137 1917-10-26 12 b y timl victory in 1918. Straits Times, October 22. Our messages from London indicate that the 1917 fighting in Flanders is practically at an end. Wo have done rather lees than wo hoped, for the weather condition turning the whole country into a sea of mad,by timl victory in 1918.— Straits Times, October 22. - 1,137 words
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Article1097 1917-10-26 13 evil thing that we dare not tolerato.—Straits Timen, October 23. In going over Mr. Gerard’s Memoirs of four J c r ß in Germany as United States Ambasnothing is more remarkable than the Qc f l exposition ho gives of the circumstances leading np to theevil thing that we dare not tolerato.—Straits Timen, October 23. - 1,097 words
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Article1087 1917-10-26 13 <»%in from uh tho blenHintf of security. Straits Times, October ‘24. Why did the London defences remain silent when the Zeppelins paid their visit a few days ago Tho question is being asked by many people and no very clear answer has boen given. We may tako<»%in from uh tho blenHintf of security.—Straits Times, October ‘24. - 1,087 words
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Article1330 1917-10-26 13 -Straits Times, October 25. intention of repeating the offence.—Straits Times, October 24. Mr. Lloyd has, like other men, tho dofeots of a temperament, but unquestionably ho is and in nothing more than in his power of a bi# fact into a simple, tolling phrase. Tho speech in-Straits Times, October 25.; intention of repeating the offence.—Straits Times, October 24. - 1,330 words
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Article118 1917-10-26 14 Tho text of sevoral new bills is published in tbo Gazette. An amendment to the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance provides that tho funds muy be applied to the payment of passages of immigrants to Kedah, Perlis and Kolantan; to the payment of recruiting allowances and travelling expeußes of118 words
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Article111 1917-10-26 14 A very large circle of friends and acquaintances in Malacca will learn with regret of the death which took placo on Monday afternoon of Mrs. Gomes, mother of Mr. N. Gomts, J.P. It was only on Friday last that Mrs, Gomes completed her 87th year. For111 words
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1435 1917-10-26 14 At the nuiinal general meeting of the Children's Aid Society held on Tuesday morn mg in the Municipal Board Room, the chair was taken by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Youug, G.C.M.G.), who is the Society's president, and the others1,435 words
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Article274 1917-10-26 14 Interesting information has been received recently concerning Singapore Frenchmen at the front. Mr. Raymond Dillon- CornecH, the Bleuet of the class 1918, is now m foil training at Fabaise, in Normandy, while hia brother Roger, who has seen hard fighting a Verdun, and on the Somme274 words
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Article2476 1917-10-26 15 The committee acknowledge with thanks jl, following subscriptions to the above fond: Previously acknowledged 9117,642.22 Chip Ngia Club 30 Koninkylke Paketvaart Maatschappy 1,500 D y. Perkins 250 Ring Wo Hong 30 Collected by Ladies Committee for Shipping Captain and Officers, sfcea mer Tecumseh 45 D. Beatty2,476 words
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Article388 1917-10-26 16 On Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Mr. H. F. Monk was marriod to Mias Violet Jones,daughter of Mrs. H. Jones, Oxford. The bride was given away by Mr. F. J. Hallifax, at whose residence an informal reception was held after the ceremony. The honeymoon is being spent at388 words
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Article39 1917-10-26 16 |Tho Straits Times is not responsible for tbe opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must bo short and to tho point Long, rambling epistles aro liable to be rejected or ruthiossly cut down.]39 words
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Article910 1917-10-26 16 To the Editor of the Straits Time. Sir,—How much longer is the admitted scandal of the Malacca roads to be endured The roads are bad—very bad indeed. They were bad eight years ago, when traffic was mostly by bullock cart. Since then Malacca has prospered enormously: the growth910 words
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Article1107 1917-10-26 16 A Reasonable Man’s Peace.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—H. G. Wells’ article in your issue of Friday (copied from the Daily News) is the sort of literature one would prefer to have relegated to tho waste paper basket. His statements are both misleading and pernicious, and his1,107 words
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Article75 1917-10-26 16 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,—I think Municipality might strain a point and allow their dog shooters go half a mile beyond the Municipal limit and destroy the numerous mangy mongrels that are wandering ownerless about the main road and in the compounds of houses. Many75 words
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326 1917-10-26 16 There was an amusing discussion in tbe King’s Bench Division recently when Mr. Turrell applied to Mr. Justice Darling t a the case of Murray v. Nicholls should stan over until next sittings. The action, he sai was for breach326 words
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1808 1917-10-26 17 Kil'TBR’S TkLI^BAMS. London, October 16, 11 p.m. statement in the House of Commons D j iDS! the release of Mrs. Besant and her lociates Mr. Montagu further quoted the 1 given to a question in the Legislative nucil”on September 5, andKil'TBR’S TkLI^BAMS. - 1,808 words
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416 1917-10-26 17 Tho following correspondence has beeu forwarded to us for publication Copt.] Tho Residency, Kolantnn, September 26, 1917, Sir, —I have tho honour to inform you that I have received a letter from His Excellency the High Commissioner instructing rue to convey to416 words
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Article166 1917-10-26 17 The Intor-Dcpartmontal Conferonc- which was presided over by Lord Islington, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for India, and at which Sir Arthur Stool Maitland, M.P., was the principal representative of the Colonial Office, has drawn up a sell, me of assisted colonisation for Indians in Mritish Guiana, Trinidad, .Jamaica, and Fiji,166 words
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713 1917-10-26 17 A meeting of the Kent Assessment Board was hold in tho Municipal Board Room on Tuesday afternoon. The chairman (the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders) presided, and the others present wero Messrs. E. Tomlinson, A. M. S. Angulis M. Meyer, Gob Khek713 words
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150 1917-10-26 17 On September 7, in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Walford on-Wye, a beautiful Htaiuod glam window and marble tablet underneath, were unveiled and dedicated by the Kev. It. T. A. Monoy Kyrle, “To the glory of God, aud in proud and150 words
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1380 1917-10-26 18 Tho going was bett on Thursday than was the case on Tuesday, fields were larger, and, all over, tho racing was better. Thu atten dance, too, was much improved. The surprise result of tho day was Dara’s1,380 words
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Article1266 1917-10-26 18 Haie’s Fine Riding. The going was heavier on Saturday than on the two previous days and the top weights were rather out of it. Exception must be made in the case of Grand Cordon which carried 11.7 over the scurry course and won splendidly,1,266 words
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288 1917-10-26 18 A Bill entitled “an ordinance to uai provision for the Registration and Medici Examination of certain residents in :h Colony in connection with the present war is published in the Gazette. The objed and reasons states: 1. This Bill provides (a) that288 words
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Article63 1917-10-26 18 Rbutkk’s Thlhgkam. London, October 17, 8-25 P- m< In the House of Commons in the course o a discussion on the Electoral Kefortu > Sir E. H. Duke said the expectations prayers of the best citizens of aD tvvi g up for the success of tho convent)Rbutkk’s Thlhgkam. - 63 words
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Article113 1917-10-26 18 Tiio Pass Lists for the Normal Teachers for Singapore for ora y, Seniors: H. Cohen, C. da Sil <• oX) L. Duckworth, Miss M. Foster, i’ wa ng Miss S. Govinden, Miss H. Iloshin.- nf!i Chin Chan, S. D. Pillay, >Ijhb F. Reutens, J. Thumboo. «j113 words
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Article6290 1917-10-26 19 1 ting of the Legislative Council was Uou Monday afternoon. H.E. the Governor L vrtliur Young, G.C.M.Gd presided, and 1 1 otD rs present wtre :-H.E. the General I cer Commanding (Major-General D. H. K u (j.M.G the6,290 words
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Article775 1917-10-26 20 The fifteenth annual gonoral meetinn Singapore Cold Storage Company i*°- tbt was held at the office of Messrs’ it N and Co. on Monday afternoon present: were Messrs. K. .T. Addis 0st W H. Macgregor,775 words
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1020 1917-10-26 21 Persuasion by dynamite is doubtless an iTective, if shattering, method of arousing sympathy for the German cause, and yet Teutonic diplomats seem to have adopted this means of swinging at least ono of tho Scandinavian countries to the1,020 words
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Article673 1917-10-26 21 (From Our Own Corkhspondent.) Assistant Surgeon Duraisamy, of tho District Hospital, Jasin, has been transferred to tho General Hospital, Penang, and Assistant Surgeon Aiyathtiry, of Durian Daun Hospital, Malacca, lias gone to take Mr. Duraisamy’s place at Jasin, while Mr. Veerasingam, who lately passed out from the673 words
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Article42 1917-10-26 21 Rrctkh’s Tklk»*uams. London, October 24, 8 p.m. Tho race for tho CoRarewitch resulted Faroro ICO to 7 1 Ivanhoo 100 to 6 2 Race Rock 100 to 12 8 Seventeen ran; won by three lengths, one length betwoen second and third.Rrctkh’s Tklk»*uams. - 42 words
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Article91 1917-10-26 21 Following is tho result of tho Koppel Golf Club men’s medal for October: G. R. H. Webb 84 10 74 F. Montgomerio 84 10 74i 10 H. C. Kinsman 79 4 7.7 R. F. Binnie 79 8 76 Gold Mkdal 1916-1917. F. Montgomerie 84—10—74 R. F. Binnie91 words
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Article165 1917-10-26 21 Mr. Michell mentioned tho other day the long time that had elapsed since a Resident Councillor for Penang addrossed tho Legislative Council. It was, wo believe, Mr. Bland who did so, while Sir John Anderson was still our Governor. Mr. Bryant never spoke in council ah K.C.165 words
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Article56 1917-10-26 21 Saxelry.— On October 21, at tlio Municipal Bungalow, Kampong Java Road, Singapore, tho wifoof Herbert R. Saxelby, of a daughter. Tonkin. —On October 20, at Teignmouth, Devonshire, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Tonkin, a daughter. Hart. —On October 24, at tl 10 Mat' rnity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. aud56 words
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Article61 1917-10-26 21 Me’Cri.Locii —Aktkrnohm.— On Ootobe r 20, at tho Presbyterian Church, Singapore, by Rev. Win, Cross, M. A James McCulloch to Helen,third daughter of tho late J. Afternohm. Eblbks Hansen. —On October 23, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, by the Rev. W. Cross, Edvard Sophus Thoikild Elders, Manager of Messrs.61 words
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Article178 1917-10-26 21 Sinoapoar, Octohik 26, 1917. EXCHANGE. Or Lo»i»r —...Bank 4 m/a S/4§ Demand t/4| Private B m/a 2/41{ On Fbanob Bank T. T. M 818 Or India Bank T. T. 166 On HoNaKONo...Bank d/d 19/%pm Oat Sranohai ...Bank d/d 58| On Java Bank T. T. 180 On Japan178 words
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Article325 1917-10-26 21 Hinuapoer, Ootobrr 26, 1917. MINING. V*luo Bayors Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayor Wong 2.00 2 25 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Minoa 6.40 6 65 10 10. Malayan ColliorioR 11.75 12.26 41 41 Malayan Tin325 words
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Advertisement95 1917-10-26 21 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Strath Tim v to the United Kingdom and foreign countries h |.'fs a year. Tne post free price ot the Straits Hu hi ft is $14 is yea r to any part of the world. It is Hot necessary to subscribe for a95 words
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Obituary91 1917-10-26 21 DEATHS. Haoknzikkrr. —On October 11, 1917, at Locarno (Switzerland), Maria Curoline, wife of H. K. llagen/.ieker, Penang. Gomks. —On October 22, at Malacca, Mrs. Thouiiiziu Gomes, mother of Mr. N. GomeH, aged 87. Naiuoo. —At No. 28, Rangoon ltoad, Singa poro, V. Govindasaroy Naidoo, beloved hoo of Mr. Q, Interment91 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article62 1917-10-26 1 Gbnbral— Rubber Items 1 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 1 Late Lieutenant Baker 1 Singapore Rubber Auctions 2 September Rubber Returns 2 Java Produce Market 3 Meetings and Reports— Ulobri Rubber 1 Mandat Tekong Rnbbor... 1 Jugra Land and Rubber... 2 Planters’ Association Meeting 2 Selangor United Rubber 2 Morcliiston62 words
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Article451 1917-10-26 1 Mr. R. S. Lade!!, of Edinburgh Estate, haR returnod from leave, lie was refused at home for military service. An interim dividend of 7$ per cent, has been declared by Seremban Rubber Estate Co., Ltd., payable less income tax on November 5. Mr. R C. Weston, formerly manager451 words
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995 1917-10-26 1 The seventh annual goneral meeting of shareholders in this company was held at the offices of the geueral managers and secretaries (Messrs. Meyer and Measor), No. 4, Yuentuingyuen Road, Shanghai. The Chairman said :—Gentlemen, —The report and statement995 words
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Article154 1917-10-26 1 For the period from October 26 to November 1, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and sevenpence three-farthings per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in154 words
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307 1917-10-26 1 The directors’ repott to shareholders the Mandai Tekoug (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the meeting on October 30, contains the following The profit for the year subject to directors fees and manager’s commission atnourted to $54,352.93, balance forward sB,Of 9.'.it*, making307 words
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Article196 1917-10-26 1 Lieut. Albert I‘arkes Baker, -’r j. Light Infantry (attached 7.^ killod on August 22, was the htdi ■< > late Thomas Baker Coatbridge. Baker, 7, India Street, Edinbme.' London and China Express. u Lieut. Baker hold the post of aoj the Inch Kenneth Rubbir Lsti-'-F.M.S., and held196 words
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1005 1917-10-26 2 The eleventh annual general meeting of tin Jugra Land and Rubber Estates, Limited, vias held at Glagow, Mr. John Wisban (the chairman) presiding. q iio Chairman, in moving the adoption of the directors’ report, said 1 take it that1,005 words
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481 1917-10-26 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 317th auction was held ou Wednesday and Friday, when there was offered for sale 15,218 piculs or 2,029,066 lbs., (tons 905.83). I’ncos realised: Smoked Sheet:— Fine ribbed $116 to $119 Good ribbed 107 115481 words
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1139 1917-10-26 2 Various subjects of interest to tho planting community were discussed at a meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya which was held at .lohore Bahru on Saturday. Tho chairman, Mr. R. C. M. Kindorsloy, presided, aud the others present wereMessrs. K. I*.1,139 words
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Article57 1917-10-26 2 Sembroug 2,579 lbs. lirunei.- 0,001 lbs.; to date 17,900 lbs. Kmeruld.—l7,Bs9 lbs.; to date 1.15,550 lbs. Sembilan. —42,592 lbs.; to date H 0,707 lbs. Kwaloe.- 10,458 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc.—72,Bls lbs. Hukit Kajang. 72,578 lbs.; to date 234,261 lbs liukit Jelotong. 7,102 lbs.; to date 26,274 lbs. Sungei57 words
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Article215 1917-10-26 2 Tho report of the Selangor foiled Lubber Kstates, Limited, states that tho rubber output aud revenue costs were an follows: Lubber tiarvcHtod, 171,981 lbs.; cent per lb., estate expenditure 10.96 d. depreciation .HOd.; f.0.b., U.76d.; freight, Helling charges aud insurance, 2.51 d.; directors’ fees and K CDora215 words
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Article197 1917-10-26 2 'l'lie report of the Merchiston Lubber Kstate, Limited, states that the total crop harvested amounted to 91,788 lbs. The average j»ross price r< alined for the rubber, including the estimated value of the unsold portion of the crop, was cquivab nt to 2s. 8.51 I. per lb. London197 words
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1505 1917-10-26 3 The twelfth auuual ordinary general meeting of tin- Cicely Rubber Estates Company, Limit! d, was held on August 31, at 4, Lloyd's Avenue, E.C., Dr. S. Rideal (the chairman; pi. aiding. The Chairman said This is our twelfth annual1,505 words
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190 1917-10-26 3 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply ub with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending October 19 Batavia, October 19, 1917. Rubber.—The rubber market is weak and priceR Lave fallen. The190 words
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981 1917-10-26 3 Stock Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Capital Value Companiis, Prices, Closingp^’ 8 1916. 1916. September 20. oSS* 1 160,000 2/. 86% 60% Anglo-Malay 16/7* xd 10/6 io, 6J,000 XI 30% 26% Bakap Plantations 42/6981 words
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Advertisement444 1917-10-26 4 w 14 U The World’s Family Medicine The reason why Beecham’s ftlli have come to occupy this premier place among family medicines ia clear to everyone who has had occasion to test their unequalled medicinal qualities. Between the many s«-called cures for digestive disorders and this wonderful remedy there is444 words
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Advertisement211 1917-10-26 4 Poor Health To face the dangers of weakness disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the stoiih. Jn born cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of energy are211 words
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Advertisement438 1917-10-26 4 A positive paying investment in any Guineas, whether large or tmali, is GOOD PRINTING Its value cannot be overestmia’* ed. Your advertising matter which you distribute and the station cry you use generally makes a lasting impression, favourably or otherwise, according to its kind. DON’T PAT OUT MONEY for the438 words
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