The Straits Budget, 7 June 1918
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1918-06-07 1 The Straits Budget MOW THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.’ VOL. LXXII No. 3147 Singapore. Friday, June 7, 1918. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEMIJRY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article230 1918-06-07 1 HEADERS— Kubber Production 12 United Malaya 12 Public Comment 12-18 Black Weeks 18 Imperial Conscription 18-14 Counter-Attack 14 Local and Gbnkral— Local and Personal 12 The War 8-7 Nival Fight at Shanghai.. 7 Letter from Home 8 Mnnicipal Commission 9 Singapore .Mortality Returns 9 War Week by230 words
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Article5065 1918-06-07 1 RN R whoh >'o charge of K DK w,th the V C., b »n A u B tn an lj~hj wh,ol i was attacked it. 3 P His r °ply Im ®p*?. d wa ordered 5° 1 tl, roe cbterH Fnll B P eed ahead, The er5,065 words
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Article13006 1918-06-07 3 Hbutub’s Tklegbam. Battle Progress, tffects of the german SURPRISE. Hbl'tkk’s Tklegram. London, May 29, 7.45 a m. onarers do not seek to minimise oe«»P*P tbu Kuceoss which tbo ,a (i.ruisns m the Aisuoregion b,i brouB'it tn hid been moot tho farttat ““‘i the trenob w« in 19H, betHbutub’s Tklegbam. - 13,006 words
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Article1692 1918-06-07 7 THE GENERAL SITUATION IMPROVED. Enemy Being Held and Pressed. London, Jane 4, 7.05 a.m. Yesterday’s news is the most satisfactory since May 27. The reports have been growing brighter in tbe past two days, bat yesterday was the first indication that the enemy was being definitely checked. General1,692 words
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Article162 1918-06-07 7 The first exhibition of tbo Government of India's historical film entitled Tho Indian Empire at tho Victoria Theatre on May 80 thoroughly interested au appreciative, if not very fall hoase. Among those present were Major-General Dudley H. Ridout, C.M.G, C.B the General Officer Commanding, and His Excellency162 words
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509 1918-06-07 7 There was a naval engagement on Sunday morning, May 19, in Shanghai, in wbioh a combined Amerioan and British foroe successfully dealt with an equal number of the enemy, says the North China Daily News. The Trenches in North Ssechuen Road509 words
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Article316 1918-06-07 7 For the year ended September 80 last the profit was £88,996, making with the balance brought forward a total of £105,989. Four dividends of 8d. each (2s. 8d. per share) have been paid, absorbing £52,769, leaving £58,220. From this the director a have decided to write off £9,498316 words
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2175 1918-06-07 8 From Our Special Correspondent. London, March 29. A special correspondent with the French army, in a message received in London a day or two ago said that The news from the front shonld be read in Great Britain, as in2,175 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article31 1918-06-07 8 Following were the result of play on May 30 Mixid Doublbs, A Class (Skmi-Final). Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. Crichton beat Mr. and Mrs. Maogregor sor., o—3, 6—o.31 words
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Article66 1918-06-07 8 A friendly game of Boooer was played at the Y M.C.A. ground on Friday between the Oymnastio Party and the United Cinema Football Team. The former won by one goal to nil. An interesting socoer match between the S.H.B. and a Middlesex eleven was played on Wednesday, before an66 words
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Article228 1918-06-07 8 The report of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China for 1917 shows a net profit, after providing for all bad and doubtful debts, of £560,201, inclusive of £157,466 brought forward. Final dividend at the rate of 14 per oent, per annnm, together with a bonne228 words
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Article296 1918-06-07 8 CALLED TO THE FRONT.” To »be Editor of the 8tr»i taTioie Sir,—On behalf of the Gunners pers of the Home-going Draft a P* thank most cordially, through the tJdi, T 10 your columns, those generous hearten of who have subscribed so liberal!® 00or8 Fund which you so kindly initiated t0296 words
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448 1918-06-07 8 In their Singapore share circular dated yesterday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state There is no doubt the war nows over the past week has had a very disquieting effect in this market and a general tendency to mark time is prevalent.448 words
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Article2631 1918-06-07 9 nr.linarv meeting of the Moniopa) AD innrrs was btrM ou Friday uodei OocQUUBSiooers p j Hallifax, the tb f pr o )luIli i!Hioner8 io atfcondauoe being thuf Braddell, W. Lowther Kemp, Wab, W. A. Sima, J. A.2,631 words
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728 1918-06-07 9 To the Editor of th* Straits Times. Sir,— Sinoo your oor H. 0., ban hit the right nail upon the right spot by say- klj at before steps are taken to govern the looal rioe market, I suggest that the Food Control Committee make728 words
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Article91 1918-06-07 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for tho week ended May 95 was 41.74 per millo of the population. Tho total number of deaths was 998, of which 910 were male subjects and H 6 female. Convulsions claimed 85, phthisis 88, malaria fever 54,91 words
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2418 1918-06-07 10 From Our Own Correspondent. London, March ‘27. The German offensive has began and those are least at faalt who placed the largest estimate on its dimensions. The War Lords are (airly embarked on their Now or never.” If they were2,418 words
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Article162 1918-06-07 10 The usual weekly meeting of the Rent Board was held in the Manicipal Offices on Tuesday under the presidency of the Hon. Mr. G. J. Saunders, the others present being Messrs. S. Tomlinson, M. Meyer, E. A. Elias, A. M. S. Angulia, Oaw Khek Kiam and H162 words
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Article93 1918-06-07 10 His Excellency the High Commissioner of the F.M.S. Sir Arthur H. Young, G.C.M.G., K.8.E., has received a cable from the Si eretary of State for the Colonies to the t fleet that the King has beon pleased to approve of the bestowal of93 words
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488 1918-06-07 10 KINTA ASSOCIATION, LTD. Result of Operations During p ast Year. The thirty-first report of the director,. tbe Kinta Association, Ltd., for preseotati at the annual meeting is as follows -1 t n Gentlemen,—Your directors bee to a duly audited statement of accounts for twelve months ended March 31 last Aft488 words
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Article243 1918-06-07 10 The report of Tekka Taiping for tbe year ended October 81 last shows a proM oi £37,832; £20,624 was brought forward, less excess profits doty, £18,939, making Deducting dividends paid daring tbe y t,fi 4,. per -hare (£12,998), and written off dredging plant (£5,9/8). left £25,541, which the directors243 words
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Article602 1918-06-07 11 RBOTKR’S ThLKORAMS. London, May ‘29, 9.45 a m. Daily Chronicle correspondent at Tbe D* J i ymntHS proposal to DuW»“ Hay Inleio he Imperial Conference Nationalists and LoiuDiHta- LondoDt May 29, 9.45 a.m. a correspondent at Cork Rives A i Hpt f theanest of the man who landed d,lRBOTKR’S ThLKORAMS. - 602 words
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Article241 1918-06-07 11 The caf-e in which Mr. HUIp, traffic insprc,or.' Ahmat bin Omar with rash giving ihereby causing hurt to Mra. Foster and damage to a ricksha on May 14 last on '*rove Hoad came np for hearing before Mr. “IS? on Friday. Mrs. Foster ex Rn^ td X!241 words
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333 1918-06-07 11 Tbe following very interesting letter has just been received from a local man who recently went home to j .in np, with a recommendation for the Koval Artillory Officer Cadet Unit. The interest of the letter is in the point that the333 words
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Article163 1918-06-07 11 (From Ocr Own Corrbspondknt.) Penang, Jane 4. Tbe resalts of the Penang Bisley on Saturday were as follows: Moving Figure Event 4, Sorgt L. M. Evans, 4 bits (l), Pte Lim Joo Beng (2). On Monday, Event 6, Pee Chan Hock Seng, Pte L. M. Woodward, Sergt F.163 words
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Article59 1918-06-07 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 4. A special general meeting of tbe members of Penang Chamber of Commerce is called for Thursday to consider the question of the requisition of local shipping and, if thought fit, to pass resolutions that the Chamber is of opinion that the59 words
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Article225 1918-06-07 11 Mrs. R. M. Godwin, nee Evaline B. Yzelman, died at Los Angeles, California, on April 22, after a brief illness. Miss Yzelman resigned her position at tbo Anglo Chinese School here about six years ago on account of valvular heart trouble and went to live with her225 words
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1296 1918-06-07 11 The annual exhibition bold nnder the auspioes of the Singapore Art Club openod at tho Y M.C A. on May UO and was an unqualified success, The two rooms in whioh tbe pictures were exhibited began to fill rapidly from about1,296 words
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Article316 1918-06-07 11 Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. May 30 to Jane 5, 1018. Tbe Bh&ro market Las been exceedingly dull daring tbe week and finiHbes with a diHtinct selling tendency, partly dnn possibly to tbe grave situation on tbe West Front ana also to tbe difficulties of obtaining permits316 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1366 1918-06-07 12 I.—Straits Times, May 81. The correspondent X whoso protest against our views on robber output restriction wo published yesterday is neither a planter nor a dealer in rubber, but ho is, as wo may claim to have been ourselves, pretty closely connected in a professional sense with allI.—Straits Times, May 81. - 1,366 words
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Article1171 1918-06-07 12 wish it all possible prosperity.—Strait® limes, Jane 1. Wo bavo always insisted that injury results to tbo Malayan C( tnmunily frr m tho abm nee of full d of tbo fact tbat, in a commercial, suite tbo Straitb Settlements the Federated and the Protected States form ono unit,wish it all possible prosperity.—Strait® limes, Jane 1. - 1,171 words
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Article1196 1918-06-07 12 —Straits Times, June 3. We are expressly refraining from comment on the military situation, and in looking elsewhere for a tbemo it attack us that there was need to say a word or two about the relation of the public and the press to public bodies. Some little—Straits Times, June 3. - 1,196 words
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Article1270 1918-06-07 13 —Straits Times, June 4. We have come to the end of the second black week experienced this year. The firßt began on March 21 and resulted in a heavy defeat of our front line troops who had been led to suppose that nothing strong enough to break them—Straits Times, June 4. - 1,270 words
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Article1291 1918-06-07 13 Straits Times, June 5 Singapore took the lead in the Empire by requiring every man between the age* of 18 and 55 to nodergo training for military service. It was an important step to take, but we caunot claim great merit, since the necessity of anch precaution wasStraits Times, June 5 - 1,291 words
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Article1172 1918-06-07 14 can only be resolute and hopeful.—Straits Times, June 0. 11 It is evident now that the enemy's plan is to capture the forest-clad heights of Villers Cotteret and Compiegoe and then enolose Tar is inßide of the enormous salient by way of the valleys of tho Oise, the Oarcqcan only be resolute and hopeful.—Straits Times, June 0. - 1,172 words
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251 1918-06-07 14 We very gratefully acknowledge the following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Mr. J. W. Salmon 13 Lady Nicotine’s Husband (monthly) 920 “Old Thing" 15 Per Messrs. Ching Kong Lee and Co:— C.K.T.251 words
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Article93 1918-06-07 14 Tbo (allowing report in connection with the casualty list of the Malay States Qnides has been reoeived by the acting Chief Secretary, F.M.S.:— No. 2472 Sepoy Nikka Singh died in his village on August 1, 1017. No. 2437 Sepoy Ahmad Shah died from broncho-pneumonia in No. 2693 words
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Article85 1918-06-07 14 At the Hongkong Magistracy, on May 27, before Mr. J. R Wood, Mr. G. W. C. Burnt tt, printer and publisher of the Hongkong Telegraph, was summoned for publishing, without lawful authority, and contrary to the Censor ship Regulations of 1917, certain information with respect to tho movements85 words
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Article472 1918-06-07 14 Amopnt already acknowledged. 5,0.160 The estate of Tan Chay Van 100 deceased "G. H.” 100 The United Engineers, Ltd. i Miss Mary Abrams 1Co Mr. J. L. MacNair (per Mr 60 W. Still) Mr. A. H. Fair Tfao Great Eastern Assurance 230 Co., Ltd. X.472 words
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Article34 1918-06-07 15 ,Tbe Straits Times is Dot responsible Jor tlie opinions of 'ts r “j”beM D io mind that Correspondent. snou the point letters must b are liab e t 0 bo rejected cut down.|34 words
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464 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. c i H00 iu the Straits Times a notice has written a pamphlet on that Dr. 1,r K Kftrm i n g, and Saturdays H ,Vrn°haB a nutic, that the Food Produotion Committee m Kua'a Lumpur is distnbutics464 words
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Article650 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— To day one of my Chinese contractor** told mo that he would probably have to Rive op Lns contracts as his coolies were tradoally drifting to the mining districts. Hi- stated that owing to the restricted output cf robber the650 words
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Article582 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In reply to Mr. C. V. Phipps, I should like to rootify the falsehood of the article. Before I go into fuller explanation, I should like to make clear that this match was organised by the National Amateur Society, who also published582 words
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Article210 1918-06-07 15 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The paragraph in your issue of May 26 on the desirability of having one genera war fund instead of the numerous funds of all sorts now being advertised is an exoellent idea, and is a subject I have210 words
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Article113 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of tbo Straits Times. Sir,—The average Malay chauffeur is not a model driver, but in spite of his short comings ho deserves some protection from other road travellers who give misleading signals. On throe mornings this week, at tho usual danger spot, tho113 words
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Article82 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Yesterday’s exhibition of tho several scenes at the Victoria Theatre "The Indian Empire" showing the deep-seated loyalty of tho Indian people and the several Native States kept the whole audience spellbound The decoration with medals of the Indian soldiers by H82 words
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202 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Timos. Sir, —I should be much obliged if you would bring to the notice of the public, through the valuable medium of your journal, the fact that a committee has been appointed by the Government to report202 words
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Article160 1918-06-07 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—On what basis are wo to calcuUto as to the riBO and fall of shares Certainly not, it appears, on output or dividends. Hat ruts,” for instance, wore ‘28/- buforoa Dredger came out; now they aro twenty three shillings only, although they160 words
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191 1918-06-07 15 The following is communicated for publication The committeo of tho United Services Welfaro, Alexandria, writes:—Tho Committee of the United Services Welfare wish to thank you most sincerely for the books, etc., which you send to ns from time to time.191 words
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Article185 1918-06-07 15 Tho Pionoer of May 8 says:—Tho question as to what further demands may be made on the man power of the non official European community as a result of the Delhi resolutions is now the subject of consideration. That any well oonoeived measures which will assist to185 words
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Article194 1918-06-07 15 A. Calcutta wire to the Ceylon Obsorvor, dated May 11, Raya: —The proapectua of the second Indian War Loan ia published to-day. The bonds, which aro issued at ***** and carry 5$ per cent, interest froe of income tax, are for three, fire, seven and ten194 words
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Article130 1918-06-07 15 Tho Ponang Turf Club hold its half yearly meeting at Penang on Friday when Mr. Peel presided. The chairman stated that the balance from the previous account at tho beginning of the year was $17,‘298. Oat of the profits of tho August mooting $B,OOO had been donated130 words
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991 1918-06-07 16 A correspondent writes to The Times as follows: The war has provided the ‘padre" with groat opportunities, and it is generally nd mitted that he has used tb< m ad majori m Dei gloriam. There have been hardly any failures991 words
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739 1918-06-07 16 The London correspondent of the North China Daily News, writing on April 6 regard ing tho China tea question which Router informs us has now been settled, says I hear that the tea question is now well on tho way to be satisfactorily739 words
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402 1918-06-07 16 Instructive details in respect to Germany's economic offensive in Holland have come to my knowledge (writes The Times correspondent at the Hague). Great efforts are beicg made by German firms to secure contracts for delivery of goods in Holland over a period of402 words
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402 1918-06-07 16 A writer in the Daily Cbroniole says Constantinople will seem strange without a dethroned or potential monarch in captivity. The present Saltan was not released from his gaol until he bad attained his three score years and foar bis brother, Murad402 words
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381 1918-06-07 16 A letter on the enbjeot of the restriotioe. of American imports received from?» American Consul at Colombo was i 8B n rooeotly^— PreM b *5** The letter, which in te follow,, j, from the American Consulate, Colomhn May 8, and signed by381 words
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Article228 1918-06-07 16 Since the war began Japan’s export trade in tinned foods, especially fish, has steadily increased in spite of ever-increasing prices. In 1916 480 000 cases of tinned red salmon were exported, in 1917 the figure was ed to 600,000, and the estimate for 1918, according228 words
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Article163 1918-06-07 16 The reception given bythe locftl v of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, Mr.. Q 0 f and bis staff, to celebrate the ,> de their business in their now office Souza Street, between 4 and 0 0 aoC bi passed off with great success. Mr ovel received163 words
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Miscellaneous Reuter Telegrams.
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Article114 1918-06-07 17 Rbuteb’s Tilborams. London, Jane 8, 4.40 p.m. Great interest is being taken in tbe forthlebration of tbo silver wedding of and Q ,,eeD wbich i8 tb f Ib i, .lu hratioDH in tbe case of a reigning Sovereign since King George the Third. Their Majesties, desiring thatRbuteb’s Tilborams. - 114 words
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Article109 1918-06-07 17 Rkutbr's Telburam. London, May 28, 7.45 p.m. In the House of Commons, replying Mr. Firm* Mr. liewins stated that he had received a full, confidential report from tbe Governor of the Straits Settlements regardin- the tolerated brothels in Singapore. Mr. Hrwins had complete confidunoe on this question in theRkutbr's Telburam. - 109 words
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Article125 1918-06-07 17 Rbctsk s Tklkorams. London, June 3. 5 5 p.m. Although the number of pilgrims and spectators was naturally diminished owing to tbe war, this year’s Neby Musa pilgrimage will remain for ever memorable. It augurs well for the future of Palestine when, through some happy inspiration, representaRbctsk s Tklkorams. - 125 words
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Article64 1918-06-07 17 Rkcthr’s Tklkuram. London, May 29, 12.25 a.m, Washington: The Mexican Government pas notified American companies operating an Mexico, that it intends to double the amount of bullion they are required to reim port against ore exported. Under the present arrangement, which the United States approved, 25 per cent, ofRkcthr’s Tklkuram. - 64 words
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Article49 1918-06-07 17 Rictrr’s Tilroram. London, May 29, 2.20 p.m. i Upward of a thousand border Stminnff h l e Jo,ued tbe Cossack leader pJSL wh 18 K a,nin ß in strength and and eHtahUaf Dd 8 d,8 P t)rsin R bis opponents of chaos a meaaar o of order insteadRictrr’s Tilroram. - 49 words
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Article44 1918-06-07 17 Rbutbr’s Telegram. London, May 30, 8.60 p.m. “otaio^upwards'^ a th 6 bed !l eBti mated Uv 0 hoan h? 1 tbouea “d million tons, Coltbtg in thTn an islaad Man,. b A ill, utcb East Indies. It is exploitation will be easy.Rbutbr’s Telegram. - 44 words
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Article55 1918-06-07 17 Rkuter’B Telegram. London, May 3), 5.10 p.m. total, wero C diHf'^ a a w b*ch one proved arr 'vaUf th« s C Vt,^ d at Gravesend on the dead ra?« w" i r Dl H mba y- Several fooui. The car? 'u the Somali’s store 'inters. KRkuter’B Telegram. - 55 words
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Article41 1918-06-07 17 R»ctbr’r Tklrqram. Si, C. s London ’May 29, 8 p.m. eu a Khft i Sankiia Cor^ 6 on R koD 8 a d f director Of ihu por at,on haa been of ?ie aD 0< En land *<* 4 pUce MrR»ctbr’r Tklrqram. - 41 words
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1259 1918-06-07 17 Malacca met Singapore at cricket on the Malacca grounds on Jnne 3, writes a correspondent. Malacca, winning the toss, decided to start i the inningB by sending in Martin and i Mnllaly to face the bowling of Wodehonse and Bewsher. A1,259 words
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Article193 1918-06-07 17 The Governor of Hongkong has reoeived a telegram from tbe Seoretary of State for the Colonies stating that the proposals of the Colonial Government with regard to conscription are generally approved but that the age-limit is reduced to 40 and tbe men conscripted are to be sent193 words
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Article40 1918-06-07 17 Tate.— On May 81, at 2, Kim Koat head, to Mr. and Mrs. G. B, Tayo, a son. Bangkok papers please copy. Hill. —On June 2, at the General Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill, a daughter.40 words
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Article26 1918-06-07 17 Hocqoard—Li Mkkcikr —On Juno 6, at the Cathedral of tho Good Shepherd, Singapore, William Hocquard, of tho Singapore Harbour Board, to Miss Helen Le Mercier.26 words
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Article180 1918-06-07 17 OlMOAPOM, Jom 0 10i», BXCHANQB 0* Loroov Bank 4 min t/4+ Demand 1/4 Private 6 1u/i l/4|f On Fsaaoi Bank 817 On Ikdu Bank T. T, 140 Om HoMOKOMa...Baxik d/d 86]% pm Ow Shanghai ...Bank d/d m 00] 0« Java Bank T, T, 110] On Japan Bank180 words
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Article349 1918-06-07 17 SlMOAFOBB, JcifB 6. 101ft MINING. Issue V»l 0 Bmfon SdUarr,. 10 10 AuipMMm 9.85 0.05 1 1 Aver Wen* 8.05 8.15 xd 6 5 Kerling 0.50 7.00 10 10 Kioto Association 18.00 18.60 o.d. 41 41 Kioto Tin 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 0.60 7.25 10349 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement88 1918-06-07 17 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is #■'!•> a year. T ie post fre price ot the Straits Hwlgrt is S> t yoa r to any part of the world. It is not nec.ssarr to subscribe for a yeas. The88 words
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Obituary57 1918-06-07 17 DEATH Pbrrira —On Juno 1, at her residence, No. 61, Benooolen Street, Agnes, wife of Mr. A. Pureira, aged 34 years. Puar Pob Eno.— On Sunday, June 2, Mrs. Tan Kim Hwah (nee Puey Pob Eng mother of Messrs Tan Leong Boe, Looug Ilia and Leong Chin, at her residenoo57 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article102 1918-06-07 1 OINIRAL Rubber Items 1 Penang Rubber Sales 1 F M S. Rubber Export Duty 1 Rubber Disease Labu (F M S.) Rubber 8 Jobore Rubber Property Singapore Rubber Auctions May Rubber Returns 7 CORRKSPONDSNC B Rubber Crop Restriction Malacca Feto and Rubber Exhibition 7 Meetings and Reports— Bute Plantations102 words
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Article265 1918-06-07 1 The death has occnrred at Colombo od May 29 of Mr. C. Mitchell, of Diamond Jnbilee Estate, Malaoca, formerly of SemenSih. Mr. Mitchell was on his way to oath Africa on sick leave. Messrs. Bonstead and Co., Penang, are in reoeipt of a oable from the Secretaries of265 words
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Article78 1918-06-07 1 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and Co, Penang, advise that the undermentioned E rices were realised for rubber sold by them y auction and private tender on May 29: Diamond smoked sheet 988 —998 Plain smoked sheet 06 68 Diamond unsmoked sheet 64 82 Plain unHUiokcd sheet 66 6178 words
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916 1918-06-07 1 The fifth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Bate Plantations (1918) Ltd., took place on May 9, at the offices of the general manager, Mossrs. A. R. Burkill and Sons, 2, Kiakiang Road, Shanghai. Mr. A. W. Burkill occupied916 words
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942 1918-06-07 1 The thirteenth annual general meeting of the above was held on May 14, at Messrs. Skrine and Co., agents and secretaries, represented by Mr. G. R. Whitby. Present:—Mr. A. D. Skrine (in the chair) and Mj. D. W Watson (directors); (by942 words
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Article96 1918-06-07 1 For the period from Jane 7 to inclusive, the daty on cnltivafce j ore ai which export daty is leviable on an a basis in accordance with Notihca published in the F.M.S. Governuu i j a tiofl of March 15, 1918, under the Customs l Enactment,96 words
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1065 1918-06-07 2 i.fcii annual general meeting of the T f Outcb (Java) PiaMauoaa, Ltd., <n AU .5 °n U Arril 26 Shanghai. bC l d i Chairman, Mr. G Grayrigge said The c V our permission I will take tl y1,065 words
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Article39 1918-06-07 2 [The Straits Times is not tespuasible fo> me opinions of its correspondents. Jjrrespondents should bear in miad that (Otters must bo short and to tbe point. Lost rambling epistles are liable to be rejected o» 'othlessly oat down.l39 words
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Article1397 1918-06-07 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A joint-meeting of the local committee of the Rubber Growers' Association and the standing committee of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held yesterday afternoon, when after a considerable discus- sion the conclusion was arrived at that, on the1,397 words
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593 1918-06-07 2 The following is the summary of the results of experiments in the application of preservatives to the renewing bark of hevea, carried out by the Department of Agriculture, Peradtmya, and reported in tho Times of Ceylon The groatcst penetration on the tapping593 words
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Article93 1918-06-07 2 Tho adjourned eighth annual general meeting of tho Ayor Kunmg Rubber Estate, Ltd., waa held in tbo Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. Mr. C. W. Barnett proaided, the othera preaent being Meaara. A. Stephen Anthony, L. C. Brown, 11. F, Moraea, Lim Keen 8 aug93 words
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2384 1918-06-07 3 The sixth annual general meeting of the Oaring (Malaooa) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on Maroh 6, at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 88, Eastcheap, E C., Mr. O. F. Traill (the chairman) presiding. The2,384 words
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1024 1918-06-07 3 The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on Saturday at the registered offices, Chartered Bank Buildings. There were present the Hon. Mr. F. M. Elliot (presiding), Messrs W. Lowther Kemp and W. A. Sims (directors), A.1,024 words
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Article130 1918-06-07 3 For the year ended Deoembor .il B rubber harvested was 874,675 Jb., pared with 616,872 lb. in l® 16 jn 19 ie. cost was 10.42d., as against 9Jiu< wltll The profit was Is. 2 00d., as ocjcupa joD Is. 7.30J. in 1916. Heavier cost of prod was130 words
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1657 1918-06-07 4 ,riin»r* general meeting of the Ad ex r. Rubber Kstates, Ltd., Mount 1 b n Kocul 0 f the Rubber 1 U ;;ociaUon, 38. Eastcbeap, EC., Grow 1 r« A c id in> an d, if thought to* CffwiSStoK reBolotioD1,657 words
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Article201 1918-06-07 4 The London correspondent of a Ceylon paper says:—The directors of the Mount Austin (Johore) Robber Estates annonnoe that an arrangement has been come to nnder which, subject to the increase of oapital being sanctioned by the shareholders, an important Danish group are prepared to apply and snbsoribe201 words
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1295 1918-06-07 4 The eighth annual general meeting of the Java Consolidated Rubber and Coffee bstatt s, Ltd was held on May 1 at Shanghai, Mr. A. J. Welch presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his remarks, said;— During the year1,295 words
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519 1918-06-07 4 The statutory general meeting of the Bukik Patani Robber Syndicate, Ltd was held at the company's re({i«tcPKJ cffloe in Kntla Lumpur, ou May 25, Mr, Thomas Moro presiding. The Chairman, in presenting the statement of acojunt*, hak! :—The statement of •icsoontn having519 words
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3447 1918-06-07 5 The tenth uouual ordinary goneral meeting of tlu* United Strdaug (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was bold ou March 6, at 88, Eastcbeap, E.U., Mr. George Uroll (chairman of tho company) presiding. Mr. J. Mitch >11 Thom, representing the secretaries and agents3,447 words
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Article130 1918-06-07 5 Report to September 30 st B^ for the year was 382,040 lbB., again 4 of 280,000 lbs. The cost of illd., elusive of depreciation, amounts and the price realised for the crop .old 9d. perpouod. crop for current year in 840,010 lbs b tp0 have agreed to the130 words
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1125 1918-06-07 6 ann aal meeting of tbe Kongsi Tbo twe,,tb v w BP held on May 11. at tbe Rabbfr H°m P Clab. Newara Eliya, Ceylon. C’tilfct, j obn Walker (in the chair). P,eBt nt j- r p avi0S R.1,125 words
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548 1918-06-07 6 TLo following report is forwarded by Messrs. McAuliffe, Davis and Hope, of PenaDg:— The statutory meeting of tho Bukit Rhoua, Limited, was held on May 30, at the regis tered office of the company, Government Buildings, Penang, Mr. James Cruickshank presiding.548 words
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906 1918-06-07 6 The annual general meeting of tbe Repah Rubber and Tapioca Estates, Ltd., was held on May 7at tbe Palace Hotel, Shanghai, there being present Messrs. B> A. Clark, chairman, E. 8. Kadoorie and W. 8. Jack son, directors, and shareholders representing in all906 words
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600 1918-06-07 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commeroe Robber Association's 848 th auction, was held on May *20 and 80, when there w«re offered for sale picols 18,288.85 or 1,771,84 7 lbs. (tons 791). Prices realised:— Smoked Sheet:— Fine ribbed |88 to 194 Good600 words
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321 1918-06-07 7 The report o! the Broadwater Robber Estate Company for the year ended Jane BO last states that 16,289 lbs. dry robber were harvested (against 2,901 lbs) from 70 acres of 1910-11 planting, the nomber of treos in tapping increasing from 8,250 to 6,660,321 words
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330 1918-06-07 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The final meeting of the executive oommittee of the above fete was held at the Stadt House," Malacca, on Thursday, the 80th inst., at 6 p.m., when the final accounts were submitted and passed. The total nett receipts,330 words
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Article416 1918-06-07 7 Sedenak.—42,Bl7 lbs. Pangkattan.— 54,000 lbsBangoen Poerba.—so,ooo lbs. Bata Rata.- 28,700 lbs. Alor Gajah.—l2 100 lbs. Australasia.— 6 Bi'o lbs. Ayer Panas.— 48.600 lbs. Balgownie.- 21,190 lbs. Bukit Kubu.-16,600 lbs. Glenealy.-24.700 lbs. Pajam.—so,lB2 lbs. Pantai.—lo,2oo lbs. Port Swettenham.— 8,016 lbs. Tambalak.— 9,274 lbs. Teluk Anson.—ls.2oo lbs. Sungei Patani.416 words
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1004 1918-06-07 7 lamed Pu Dividends. Malayan Exchange Sln a Pore Capital Value Conpaniu, Pricey n a H< r Co.', 1B17. 1#1«. March 20. j“K Pr 150,000 S/• «0% 85% Anglo-Malay 14/. 10 6 6J.OOO *1 80%1,004 words
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