The Straits Budget, 17 September 1920
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1920-09-17 1 The Straits Budget WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES* VOL. LX XIV NO. 3266 Singapore, Friday, September 17, 1920 i:sr Mil ISi!i:il OVKIt HAM cknthry. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article221 1920-09-17 1 LEADERS What Hinders 10 Estate Labour 10 Matching on India 10-11 Restrict Output 11 The Black Outlook 11 The Pity of It ..11-12 (ieneral U>cal and Personal 1-2 Reuter’s Telegrams .’J-7 Straits Civil Sendee 7 The Late Or. (i. B. Serle 7 Singapore Mortality Returns 7 Burglary221 words
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Article4660 1920-09-17 1 1 steamer Altenburg, which has h* e*. f ,K;, r the Ilorsburg Light sine ,r i instant, is still on the rocks. The l ,r! Harbour Board has been work1!,L 1 r! her continuously in the hope of v f th*• ship and although the work ''"-ting4,660 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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391 1920-09-17 3 Reuter Telegrams London, September 7. Th" I ratio Union Congress continued its faceting to-day, b it aga.n maintained comr;Ktf s..eiue on the vital question of the h„ur and confined itself to discussing rn nor alters, such as the UnemploymentReuter Telegrams - 391 words
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Article115 1920-09-17 3 London, September 7. The text has been issued of tin* Labour Party's Merchant Skipping Bid, which was recent'y ir.tr'dueel in the llease of C.omti. r.s with the object of amen i t.g the Merchant Shipping Acts, prove..n; r inter a, f r a great improvement of u115 words
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Article105 1920-09-17 3 London, September 8. A Treasury minute in regard to a proP by the Straits Settlements to make J further war contribution of one million ■wrong in respect of the year 1U20 and, if I 1 ‘rmits, to continue the same con- r iijution yearly, including military contristates105 words
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Article38 1920-09-17 3 (London, September 7. War Office has issued a list of a, ties among the military in Ireland ug-u.st, showing that one officer and r, ien were killed, two officers and Vt men wounded and eight men injur-38 words
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191 1920-09-17 3 London, t 7. arious parts of Italy, particular!v "ny»*nny nnd Lomhir’y, were vi- tf*d hv U/l; j UiU! s::ui \.s b We n \.‘l ciiaV '.v«Mir -t an t ♦hi- morning, musing great L inn 'cc le> y 1 lives. Heme: 'li e191 words
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Article110 1920-09-17 3 Baris, Sept* mbei 7. 'P rough sidppi.ig gold, purchases of ’rails and credit operations in New York he i ron h tr asurv has already provided 'ally for the payment <n October 15 next of $2“O UGO/HH) gold, representing France’s share of the Fra neo-British loan floated110 words
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Article88 1920-09-17 3 London, September 7. To-night’s War Office Mesopotamia communique reports that Smrmwah was shel.cd by the thirtee.n-poun l r 1 with the irmoured train capture 1 tn the 2nd. C)n he upper Euphrates the building of blockhouses has begun. On the Baghdad-Fallujah line the India Office announces that the civil88 words
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Article102 1920-09-17 3 London, September 7. The Longue of Nations, \vh eh points out that the sum of £10.0 >0.000 mentioned in tiie recent appeal should read i- ,000,000, has issued a statement supporting Mr. LJalfour’s appeal, it sh* ws that the cas*s of typhus in Poland and Cialicia, which102 words
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Article74 1920-09-17 3 London, September 8. New York The new hundred million dollar French loan, mentioned will run for 25 years with interest at eight per cent, and will take the form of gold bonds, it will be a direct lion on the French government. France agrees ..o pay a74 words
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Article80 1920-09-17 3 London, September L\ w York: The first -erinm at* 1 -Ms ;.t sabotage in the team a id Ira n conductors’ strike o; u.r I in ‘‘-’nd Ac n :e when a motor'cr mv I w..h p i i raced alonj it 1 hots. Lilast fr t speedily80 words
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Article30 1920-09-17 3 London, September i. Brussels The Moniteur announ es that owing to various denuneiations th lia»J international sugar convention and international sugar union ceased to exist on September 1.30 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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651 1920-09-17 3 r.EUTra Telegrams London, Si ptember 8. On the Trades Union Congress resumng to-day Air. Thomas, M.l\, made a .tatement on the miners’ trouble. He ienied that the congress was afraid to also the issue for leer of ther.EUTra Telegrams - 651 words
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Article38 1920-09-17 3 London, September 0. The revised itinerary of the Prince of Wa!**s makes him duo in the West Indies >n September 14. He leaves Bermuda on )ctober 11 and is due at I'orLsmouth on October 11.38 words
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394 1920-09-17 3 Londo-., i niber 8. Tig* Polish govern n* ri? n< Hie Allies and the League «»f Na’ions «le lares that tho Lithuanians viola*e neutrality by allowing Soviet fro. p t i »i Lithuanian f, *rr:t'*ry.394 words
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Article159 1920-09-17 3 London, September 8. A great increase in exp rts from the United Kingdom is the leature of the Board of Trade r turns for August. Tho exports total fl 15.0G'),000, an increase of 19,001),000 coi ii-are with August, 19RJ. The imports w *ro Cir»Ji,2.»o,(Hio, AD increase of159 words
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Article76 1920-09-17 3 London, September 10. Rubber growers will be* interested in )i>. statement of lie* Indiarubber Journal that a company in Salome, Arizona, is irning out a ton of rrud** rubie r daily fr u oetot "i, or candle weed, which grows very abundantly there. I b<* proi i is76 words
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Article62 1920-09-17 3 1 .on n. September 0. Paris: The Intran i ant states that M. (’lon onceau is :;i for Singapore on September 20 aboard t' <• M. M. I or 1 1 Here aft' T which lie goes to '.'licit ta. will be accompanied by I>r. <62 words
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691 1920-09-17 4 London, September 7. Belfast i« 1 rtf’iri". ('own a r ti*r 11>o recent serious *list• r! :in e an'! work is being resumed. If was stated at the inquest on some of 1! <• rioter fo-day that HI691 words
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Article43 1920-09-17 4 London, September 11. instant m,pie The Turkish Crown Ir.nre unKUlves.sfully alt. mpl ,1 to flee t(j A-.atwlm to join lhe Nationalists. He ur f* V <J ““l 1 Uils l ,:;ur 't umr-r rigorous eon in l »'*‘'tor ears and boats were43 words
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188 1920-09-17 4 London, September 8. Home The Epoen estimates that .‘5OO were killed in the earthquake which swept over north-west Italy. Accounts of serious damage continue to arrive. London, September 0. The area involved by the earthquake in Italy is a hundred m.ib-s by fifty.188 words
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Article228 1920-09-17 4 London, September 8. A War Ofnce communique with regard to Mesopotamia states that the tribesmen, i>itig bombs from the captured arm >ured train, ineiloctively attacked Art llery dispersed with loss a body of riflemen who were sniping in Nasiri.veh. All is quiet on the middle Euphrates. Grit sh aeroplanes228 words
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Article91 1920-09-17 4 London, September 8. It is reported from Moscow that Enver Pasha, at the request of Lenin and Trot--ky, has been appointed commander-m--ho f of the Bolshevik forces which are narching on India. The Bolshevik forces in the Caucasus, Persia, Afghanistan and Turkestan have been placed under bus91 words
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Article86 1920-09-17 4 London, September 8. The appointment of Lord Hardingc as \mbassador in Paris is officially announeed. Lord Derby is relinquishing the •fliee on personal and private grounds as from the latter half of November. London. September 8. The French government has agreed to he nomination of Lord Hardinge,86 words
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Article39 1920-09-17 4 London, September 9. The importation of beer from Japan is nerensing. An expert declares that it is i light, cheap and palatable beverape and ie expects it will become a stronp rival o the lager variety.39 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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653 1920-09-17 4 Rft TiM Trr.r grams London, September 9. The conference between the Minors’I E\r outivo and tin* Ministor of Labour from I which so nr h was hoped Mas failed. Mr. c mi!!;e nf< rmed Sir R. HorneRft TiM Trr.r grams - 653 words
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Article73 1920-09-17 4 London, September 10. Peking: There are grave indications that China will soon he overtaken by a terrible famine. The Government is takinp measures to apply $2,0U0,0j1) for immediate needs and to raise other funds to meet urgent wants. The outlook for the winter is appallinp. The American73 words
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291 1920-09-17 4 London, September 9 Rome There was another violent u quake to-day m the province <Vf Itl- h mune*s. ama e London, September D. Details of the terrible trairolv «.u* L has befal.cn Tuvanv are cvn n r291 words
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Article199 1920-09-17 4 London. September 9. New York The French loan has been over subscribed. The lists closed within an hour. London. September 9. New York The War Department learns from Mexico City that Johnson, who was captured by Mexican bandits, escaped and is n w proceeding to Guadalajara, escorted199 words
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Article94 1920-09-17 4 London, September 12. Paris Figures showing the rise in th« cost of living in European countries obta ed by the League of Nations will be P duced at the Brussels financial confertnc on September 24. Taking a* average figure for foodstuhs in IJI of the present figures94 words
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Article39 1920-09-17 4 London, September Id. At a meeting of the Tyne commiss.o" Messrs. \V. Dickinson and Go., Ne\v.a- submitted a proposal lor the c?> a > luent of a shipping line from t' iu H India, Ghmu, Japan and Australia.39 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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266 1920-09-17 5 f:n. Til* TKoKIfUAM.* London, September 10. In connection with the electrical tra*l"s Hisp’it'* the sh -p stewards at the Lon lon gvr.< rating sta 4 *ns have decided to give a we k’s tii tee corse workf:n. Til* TKoKIfUAM.* - 266 words
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Article210 1920-09-17 5 London, September 11. The Food Controller announces that in the event of a coal strike the weekly sugar ration will immediately be reduced from twelve to six ounces per head, and steps will be taken to restrict the consumption of other essential foodstuffs, for example meat, bacon,210 words
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Article180 1920-09-17 5 London, September 11. Trade Union Congress at PortsWo lt -h concluded th s mornm;:. U in n ti result of the election f the Pnrliamenjj? r committee was announced Mr. .1. II. nuts headed the poll with over o.OUD.oon while it was si fnificant that Mr. who180 words
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Article48 1920-09-17 5 London, September l'b A report of the Ministry of Health contains startling revelations and especially pillories egg custard powders. '1 he analysts declare generally that m:g powdei is coloured baking-powder and that eus tare Powder is coloured and flavoured btureh Without a trace of any eggs-48 words
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376 1920-09-17 5 T ud n. S*. ptember 9. It is stated that the Lord Mayor of ork las si. Id nlv wvak-ned 0r.,1 j n continuous pain. The doctor declares that m.ly his extraordinary vitality is keep,ng him alive. V.sitors376 words
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Article726 1920-09-17 5 London, September 11. Marion, Ohio Senator Harding, discussing tlie Monroe doctrine, declare.l that the English and French u \ts regarding it in the covenant of the League were apparently directly contradictory. ihe: former indicated that the doctrine would not be overridden by the pru\ isions of tut*726 words
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Article951 1920-09-17 5 London, September 9. Helsingfors Recent communist friction in Petrograd developed into a critical situation at a meeting of the central committee of Finnish communists at Petrograd on August 31 at which an opposition group, consisting of officers of the Red Army, appeared on the scene and the altercation reached951 words
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Article287 1920-09-17 5 London, September 11. The War Office announces that a strong column of Indian cavalry, artillery and infantry, under llrig.-Gi neral ('onyngham, left Bakuda, nor.i. ia:* <J Baghdad, on the Cth to operate in a north-easterly direction along the Rcrsiun railway, reaching Ahuhawa, twi*lve 11 > D*s lr*»m lkikuba, without287 words
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Article46 1920-09-17 5 Lond <:i, Fi pt mher 12. Hongkong: The C.th !i- Mission has received a report of a i :e a f' »»f Chinese Christians at Wc \v iii't in the Fast Kiver district. It appears that soldiers from /Lwangsi, armed with machine-guns, not-46 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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259 1920-09-17 6 Ilf 1 IKK TELEGRAMS London, Sopicmbur 12. It is unqui s*lonahle that no Government I istury has ever been coi!i <1 on to faff o >•. cession of such cj "lonic jtrolu -us pre •n? Coalition. The state ofIlf 1 IKK TELEGRAMS - 259 words
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Article262 1920-09-17 6 Well-infonrc '1 Hr !< s are of opinion that in the* event < f a trike a general •lection will be unavoidable, as regards the result of which the jv would he little doubt. Such ari appeal to the country would not be without its compensations, it is262 words
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Article307 1920-09-17 6 Lon.loti, September 13. Twenty thousand electricians employed In the London traffic and electrical works wi.l strike on the ixth if the employers do not withdraw the lock out notices. Meanwhile a government court of inquiry into the dispute has been appointed an 1 opens to-day. The chairman is307 words
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Article243 1920-09-17 6 London, September 12. Peking An i lea of tlit* apt ailing dimension* to whi< h t‘;. n:c is ix’cn ling in Mii.e provinces cf China is indicated by the fact that in many villages heals of fnmil.es are poisoning their wives and hildrt n with arsenic in243 words
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Article362 1920-09-17 6 London, September 11. The latest reports show that Italy may he on the verge of revolution. Negotiations are proceeding between the metal workers and the roast- ts, hut reports at present are conflicting. Meanwhile the movement is spreading. The workers have commandeered rubber factories in Turin and362 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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319 1920-09-17 6 Rut ter Telegrams London, September 13. The French and Italian premiers are meeting at present at A.x-les-Ba.ns, discuss.ng important subjects with the object of arriving :.t a common agreement on p un’s tn vvl.uh the two countries have hitherto din wed.Rut ter Telegrams - 319 words
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Article278 1920-09-17 6 London, September 13. The Civil Commissioner of Baghdad, telegraphing on the 12th. strtes that Captain Lloyd has been released. A War Office Mesopotamia communique reports that block house constructs n is continuing in face of consistent sniping, which is causing slight casualties. Smaii bands of insurgents made nocturnal attacks278 words
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Article72 1920-09-17 6 London, September 14. It is reported from Milan that the talinn workers are apparently calm ng I wn in consequence of the defeat of the xtremists who urged the immediate comaandeering of factories throughout the ountry. Meanwhile the Labour Federa--1 n, which has undertaken the conduct <172 words
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302 1920-09-17 6 lf London, September n It now transpires that before l London Kanu ned’ sent a having M.P.’s protesting at the Hr tw ct attending his departure H« g-, ance accuses Mr. Lloyd George for during stay using every means to del™tJ* hl p302 words
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Article224 1920-09-17 6 London, September 13. Apropos the question of the present <!istrdition of the co:.l output, a White Paper sh< vvs that during the quarter to June .’>o, f>S million tons were produce!, t* which the m no consumption and the miners* con! absorbed near.y one-tenth. Approximately nine and224 words
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Article187 1920-09-17 6 London, September 13. With reference to Mr. Harding’s statement regarding the Monroe doctrine an the League of Nations covenant, iteu e is informed that the purpose and meaning of both the British and French texts identical. The whole contention, whicn specially refers to Article 21 of covenant187 words
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Article149 1920-09-17 7 London, Septei. ber 12. A Saturday evening bulletin states that M*Fv/.ney is much wor and cuddeniy cohaosed, b it is still con.* ious. Lon 'on, -September 13. It is reported that the Loyal Irish Constabulary are being re-armed with modern service rifles and revolvers and furnish*.l tilth stci bOv'.y149 words
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Article38 1920-09-17 7 London, September 12. The Daily Despatch foreshadows the early retirement of Lord Milner from the Colonial Office. London, September 1.1. Nothing is known at the Colonial Office confirming the report of the Fc«.iicnient of Lord Milner.38 words
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Article88 1920-09-17 7 London, September 13. Lloyd’s agent at Libau says the American cruiser Pittsburg on the 10th *nst. was towed into the roads after being lightened of coals, ammunition and provisions. London, September 12. The reported sugar slump is imminent and before long the retail price is likely to be sixpence.88 words
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424 1920-09-17 7 A Government circular has been issued to the heads of department to the following effect: His Excellency the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of the State for the Colonies h;.s been pleased to sanction, as a purely temporary measure, with424 words
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668 1920-09-17 7 The death of Dr. G. B. Sen., .a Lnchranza, Arran on August 8. writes u valued t Ite.-p indent, must have mine es a 51,.„-k d:„V ~Y i v t UK 01 tnenus. About ™T* 1 r .‘turned668 words
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Article97 1920-09-17 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week end <1 August \s was 3V.DI. The total number of deaths was 217 cf which 1!»7 were male subjects •i I Ml femme. Convulsions (lai.ue l 32. phthisis 40, malaria f ver 43, typhoid lever97 words
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Article59 1920-09-17 7 Insp. Pale produced before Capt. liowbotham in the third court on I i iday, a Javanese, who was arrested early this? morn ng while breaking into St. Andrew’s Cathedral. This may lead to the find of the top of the pastoral staff which was missed about59 words
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Article896 1920-09-17 7 The fifth A* sizes of the year opened in jti e Supreme Court on Tuesday before i*' r 1 Luc! ”.ill, C. To l.st includ e two charges oi murder, an*l two of causing death by a rash or negligent act, one be ing hgainst Mr. A. \V.896 words
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456 1920-09-17 7 Seldom has th** Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade’s vital usei.;l,.ess been so severely teste*! as it wan yesterday, says the Mula>an Lender of Sun*! y. v urn a fire jiuke out in the middle of a lol*y block of ouildings in the456 words
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294 1920-09-17 7 It is understood that Pr. J. A. Pickels, Principal Medical Officer, Northern Provinces, Nigeria, has been appointed Direc-tor-General, Straits and i .M.S. Medical Services. We (Malay Mail) und* r tan 1 that tho question of the re-organ at ion of tho Medical294 words
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Article45 1920-09-17 7 (Awta Service.) Weltevreden, September 11. Owing to the unfavourable sugnr position many bankruptcies are expected towards the end of tie month, especially unions the Chinese of Sumurung. Much sugar is now in speculative hands, while the estates still have grout quantit.ee available.(Awta Service.) - 45 words
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1249 1920-09-17 8 My dear Madge,-- W" r ally are going n!x*ad und getting qu to up to date ir Borneo. The latest nt rprise on the part of tlio Chart *r d Company is to be tlx opening of a Bank, t !x>1,249 words
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364 1920-09-17 8 According to a recent circular issued by Mexc-rs. Samuel Montagu, the r se in the market price of silver has proved a fruitful source of embarrassment in connection with Siamese cunency. The tical having ceased to be? protected by its intrinsic value, the364 words
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Article125 1920-09-17 8 On Tuesday afternoon a Miss Seaman, who is staying at th Europe lintel, wu.» proceeding along Collycr Quay in a rick -iha when a motor car, No. Lh came up an I ran into tlu* hack of the ricksha throwing Miss Si an an out on to125 words
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626 1920-09-17 8 I The following report has been communicated by Mr. Lim Bock Kee, assistant •manager and secretary of the Ho llong Bank, Ltd. An extra* rdinary general meeting of the 110 Hung Dank, Ltd., was held at its I registered626 words
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Article204 1920-09-17 8 The following F.M.S. Government appointments ere notified :—Dr. A. H.Savage to be a Health Officer, F.M.S., Mr. VV. C. G. flalb way to be an ass stant Telegraph Engineer, P. and T. Department, Dr. W.J. Symcs to bo a Medical Officer, F.M.S., Mr. J. D. M. Smith204 words
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690 1920-09-17 8 A Melbourne niessne*r> H. sSo rl^TU 3 ,ics> W declaring the B a lak ?v b property in the Malay Peninsular V n valueless was published on to few days before a muSUdT* 6 nut on July 17 by Mr. Scarborough SSa e690 words
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Article170 1920-09-17 8 The first annual report of the b°®rd of directors of the Oversea Chinese Ba Limited, states :—The directors n® much pleasure in submitting to the sna holders the balance sheet and profit loss account for the period ending GO, 11)20. The nett profit for the period170 words
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2103 1920-09-17 9 The annual general meeting of the K nta Tin Mines, Ltd., was held on August i" at the registered offices of the company, f,:, f London Wall, K.C., Mr. W. A. Lulling presiding. The Chairman said: (lentlemen. The forma! report submitted to2,103 words
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352 1920-09-17 9 ROBINSON CO., LTD. Business at the Statutory Meeting. The statutory general meeting of Messrs. Robinson and Co., Ltd., was held on Friday at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. Barker and Co., Ltd. Mr. I\ Cunliffe was in the chair, and the others present were the Hon. Mr. W. Lowther352 words
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Article100 1920-09-17 9 j 'I’lic wedding of Mr A. It. I'yfe. of the I Municipality, an I Miss Irene d’Ar<> Arch, ivoungest daughter of Mr. und Mrs. B. \rrh, <>f King’s l.ynri, look place at St. \ndrew' atkedral »-ii Saturday, the Veil. Ari’hdca on Sw mi' ll olli' ialing. Mr W.100 words
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248 1920-09-17 9 The following notifications appear in tin* curent issue of tF (Jovemmcnt. (Ja/.ctte In exercise of the powers < 'inferred upon him hy regulation 6 of 1 li< Food Control Regulations, 11)IS, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Food248 words
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437 1920-09-17 9 At a committee meet mu of tlw Municipal Commissioners on Friday, Mr. (I. R. K. Mugliston asked Answering a previous question of mine on the subject of water, you mentioned that it was proponed to spend some 21 'a million dollars during the437 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1245 1920-09-17 10 —Straits Tina's, September 10. It is.” mm I n speaker at tla* Trade f’nion f'»ngi the other day, a sad < ommo tary upon our social system that while the whole world is requiring goods, food, clothes an I houses, the people who i.re anxious to provide them.—Straits Tina's, September 10. - 1,245 words
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Article1201 1920-09-17 10 iw Wf nave referral —St-, Times. September 11. ait It is not easy for any outsider to form a definite opinion as to whether the Malacca Planters’ Association has acted wisely in turning down,” the proposals of the General Labour Committee and letting matters remain as they are.iw » Wf nave referral —St-, * Times. September 11. ait* - 1,201 words
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Article1207 1920-09-17 10 ,—Straits Tiiaes, September !•>. It is reported from Moscow that Enver Pasha, the notorious Turk, who has out raged Mohamedanism.and who sold body and soul to Germany, has been an pointed by Lenin and Trotsky a* Common dor-in-Chief “of the Bolshevik armv which IS marching on India.”,—Straits Tiiaes, September !•>. - 1,207 words
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Article1279 1920-09-17 11 industry from disaster. Strait." Times. September 14. The message from Mr. Eric Macfadyen, t*ow in London, which we published yesterday, confirms the gossip which has been going round Singapore for sonv‘ days about very serious slump in the rubber industry. Very cleverly a report has been circulated forindustry from disaster. Strait." Times. September 14. - 1,279 words
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Article1092 1920-09-17 11 •‘lass is sufficient unto itself.—Straits Time.-, September lf». It has been said of England ihat its most hopeful moment comes when everything looks most hopeless. There is some justification for the paradox. We are a mentally indolent people, and we take a. great’deal of rousing but there•‘lass is sufficient unto itself.—Straits Time.-, September lf». - 1,092 words
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Article1204 1920-09-17 11 that us to victory.— Straits Tin; September 1<». It is almost two years now since tlm rent war was brought to an end by tie* igmng of tin- armistice. The West* rn w rid breathe*! again, and the hop** <f i< *acc was in all men'sthat us to victory.— Straits Tin; . September 1<». - 1,204 words
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Article274 1920-09-17 12 'lho following report is officially com--1 munioarod :—The mooting of the C’eylon I As nidation of Malaya advertised to be held in the Victoria theatre, was held on i Sat vday, at ”.15 p.m. There was a large gathering of Ceylonese both from Singa- pore and274 words
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Article99 1920-09-17 12 Tin* new twin-screw steamer Mashobra, built by Messrs. Barclay, Curie, and Company, to the order of the British India Steam Navigation Company, has been successfully launrhed. The vessel is the eighth of her type built by the same firm for flu* B. I. S. N. Company, and99 words
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Article90 1920-09-17 12 A o of suicide was reported to the cor’i.n rou I’uesday, the victim beinga Europe.;. Mr. Walter Hardwick, of Hill View, IV i king, who had been in the em1 ‘lo Singapore Harbour Board. It 'nut about two a.m. Mrs. Hardla thud, and, going into her ioom, f»90 words
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1439 1920-09-17 12 From Our Own Correspondent.) l uala Lumpur, September la. H. 1’. the High Commissioner, Sir Laurence Cuillemard, K.C.B., presided over a meeting of the Federal Council to-day. Th« Hor. Mr. W. Duncan asked (i) Whether it is not a fact that His1,439 words
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Article62 1920-09-17 12 tFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September IT There are seven cases to come beforei th* Penang Assizes, including murder chatt against three Malays in connec the death of Nayan, at Arakuda, In k the y District Court, a C hin^ ri sonmert sentenced to three months imp for62 words
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Article76 1920-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September H. I At a committee meeting of l lu ’.!!!“''v lof Common e to-dnv the u V,, 'Henderson, thought, t'm .o .r" 1 give the 'handier s r 11 Legislative Council, thy li '1 home, >. i leaf expression on the T)76 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1920-09-17 12 Property Sales. Thi' following 1 properties were sold by au-tion by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and o. at their saleroom 30, Kling Street, on the Sth inst. There was a big attendance of buyers and good prices were realised at the auction :—99 years’ leasehold Jand and house 21, Queen169 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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759 1920-09-17 13 Our Kuala Lunqur correspondent wires h a t the Malayan Athletic Sports meeting Opened on Friday in fine weather. The results were as follows luO yds. Hat race 1st heat.—Roy Smith, Singapore, 10 4-."> sees. 2nd heat.—A. i\ Morgan, Negri Sen biian,759 words
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Article625 1920-09-17 13 Century I3y Claxlon. Saturday afternoon was a great time f« r the batsmen. Merchants v. The was the engagement, and tie former had just time to squeeze in a win af-.’r a bright afternoon’s cricket, nuking B'8 fir three as a reply to the625 words
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Article150 1920-09-17 13 Mrs. Gansloser, of Singapore, was successful in the annual tournament of the St. Moritz Lawn Tennis Association, which was held at the beg.nning of August on the Imr 1 courts of the Kuim Hotel, being run-uer-up in the la lies’ singles. She was beaten by Mrs.150 words
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Article812 1920-09-17 13 RESULTS ON SEPTEMBER 9: Championship Bairs. I.ee-Warner and Tyler beat Clarke and Dove, 10—8, «—2. B Class 1). nldes. Bailey and Marsh teat Noon and Lamb. C—3, 0—4. C ('lass Singles Handicap. I!nt h beat Brown, 0—3, G—2. Hay b-at Hopkin, G 1, G—1. Sutton beat Costing,812 words
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Article228 1920-09-17 13 The fim.I of the Straits Chinese Recroa- n Club tennis championship was played if on Saturday at the club ground (Hong im (iro< n) before a large crowd of speeta- rs between Mr. Tan Chong Kee (holder) •id Mr. Cliia Kong T/e. Both showed ood form and228 words
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Article55 1920-09-17 13 In the final of the ladies’ doubles on the ;>! h In. t., Mrs. Gann-dl and Mrs.Shore, had a v alk over from Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Turner. n the fin: I of the Mixed Doubles on Fri1 y Mr v Maxwell and Mr. Upeott beat Mrs. Gregory-Jones55 words
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Article142 1920-09-17 13 The 1 T»0 yards handicap in the Jackson i!;ir cup comp.’t ti->n, contested at the .-wimming Club on Sunday, resulted in an •a v win f r a new member in (>. Watson. v-n star'i*d, and Watson went ten r Is after the fir <t n n n away,142 words
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Article386 1920-09-17 14 The* following is from tin* report of the committee of the Kepp.d C f C! h to be presented at the annual rucciing on Saturday The accounts for the year show an excess of income over expenditure amount, ing to $127.21 which your c<>:» mi‘t think satisfactory386 words
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Article327 1920-09-17 14 The annual meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club was held c n Wednesday afternoon, the President, Mr. E. Tessen»ohn, taking the chair over a good attendance. Presenting the report and accounts, the Chairman said the year under review had been a satisfactory one in all respects, and327 words
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Article34 1920-09-17 14 A Router wire dated the 11th says The M.C.C. team to visit Australia beat Mr. Thornton’s strong all-England eleven at Scarborough by an innings and live runs. Woolley made 105.34 words
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Article31 1920-09-17 14 A most enjoyable race was sailed •n Sunday morning. Results of the Rart?..ilT > i >t A lct, r n *V Putch 2 Joyce 3 Jfcrtrude 4, Marma 5.31 words
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Article225 1920-09-17 14 Th Ladies Competition for September ;t tl Sepoy Lines Club resulted as follows Mr.s. Lornio 41— 4 equal 4( Vliss Law 41— 4 4b Mrs. Hunter 51— 7 44 Mrs. M. Jackson 52 8 44 Mr.-:, '.j. U. Robinson 59 —15 44 dr.. Lyall 55 4T Mrs. I angham225 words
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Article92 1920-09-17 14 Our Penang correspondent wires Ir he final of the Penang Cricket Club •hammonship pairs Threlfall and Chamber-. h at R. N. Hamilton and Terrell, G—2. A The final of the mixed doubles competition in the P.C.C. tennis tournament was •flayed on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R Bennett92 words
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Article346 1920-09-17 14 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Monetary conditions are becoming more and more stringent which is being felt in the industrial group of shares although then* is not the least cause of anxiety as there has been no speculation for many months. With rubber still falling it346 words
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Article93 1920-09-17 14 The following list of the Malay States Guides who have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, for valuable and distinguished services in connection with the Military Operations in the Aden Field Force is published, in addition to that gazetted in Notification93 words
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Article56 1920-09-17 14 hi vlii U 0 V- Tenant.. Core l'aoaiJ 1 ••<* r M *4 that let.or milt h.* or* •point. L» oi aruM'irg episa ne rej'icted •lihlvsijiy cut vjv'v'• cq ondentu muf nc!o-e rneir riM’i.i'*-, eoi necessanly fo» übiicuti ni but .x.' k'u:ir i;U*e of good f*ith U-rtv .r.’i.’c -rmittl56 words
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Article432 1920-09-17 14 To the L 'itor of the Straits Times. S r,- Once again u very fine ship has bt-n v r. l:ed on a shoal known at the alloden dual, which ia .'.all >huf.l of >nly a ijUart.r t»f a i!e in dinr.oi'er, is i.arkcd at. hav!432 words
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Article170 1920-09-17 14 To the Editor cf the Straits Times. S r.--d l-™ to draw your attention to an error n >ur report of the M.P.A. me >ting held in Malacca Club on the 5th ii* .-taut. I did m 1 comp'ain of difficulties arising fr m the necessity of having170 words
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Article153 1920-09-17 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —During October, 1917, there appeared letters in the Straits Times, ending the attention of planters to the possibilities of the l’iqui-a or Pekea Souari or Butter-nut tree (Caryocar Butyrosum). The planting of this tr e being advocated by153 words
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Article171 1920-09-17 14 To the Editor of the Str it s v; r —Please allow r*e a 1‘ tl your journal to draw the a; o; Spac e ir > organisers of the Sing. > or °f tho Service to the i.-al- n,cl Pal B Us present stopping171 words
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Article346 1920-09-17 14 Macphail and Co., Ltd., Weekly Report. From September 9 to 15. Business ha* again been restricted durine .he week owing to the continued dull ;Rl oppressed market all along and also to the strength of holders who will not part at ruling rates. i Ptfhcij-Since our last report346 words
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246 1920-09-17 14 The following report is officially communicated At the extraordinary general meeting of Fraser and Neavc, Ltd., held in their registered offices on Monday, the resolutions to increase the capital of the company to $1,500,000, etc., were carried unanimously. It was246 words
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310 1920-09-17 15 Tim play Passers-By, by C. Hadden Chambers, which the Singapore Amateur Pramatie Committee are present ng to the Singapore public on September 27 and 2D arid October 1 and 2, in the Victoria Theatre, was first produced in London at Wyndbam’s Theatre under310 words
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289 1920-09-17 15 Be fire Mr. \V. Langharn Carter on the 9th instant, Mr. L. P. Kent, a rubber broker, of Chancery was chargee with rash and negligent driving of car 6078 in Thompson Road, nt 8.30 a.m., on August 20, and secondly with289 words
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Article151 1920-09-17 15 Ipoh Tin Dredging.—250 piculs. I'ahang Consolidated. —3,034 piculs, ifonoh Mines.—1,535 piculs. Middleton Tn Mines.—Plant 3G.37piculs. tribute 20.43 piculs. Total 50.80 piculs. Mural Tin, Ltd.—110 piculs. Ulu Piah Mine.—250 piculs. Sluicing 150 Piculs and tributors 100 piculs. Shortage water consequent on the continued drought again limited the output.151 words
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392 1920-09-17 15 The following extract from a War Of. ucc Mt-gram w sent for publication Refunds °f passage money for exoiPcers and men of British Army. ns on of Army Order No. 2(5 of Vj\ < which authorised refunds of passage nmnev f„r392 words
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311 1920-09-17 15 A brutal murder is reported to have occured on Friday in 180 Serangoon Road, llu* house of Mr. J. A. Farmer. According tj the latter’s statement to the police, he returned home at G p.m. on Friday to liml chat his housekeeper,311 words
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Article28 1920-09-17 15 The Government of the F.M.S. pne o-e> o redeem tlit; G per cent. Ft* hraE-d Malu.v War Loan at due date, ie*. Mav i, 1321.28 words
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Article373 1920-09-17 15 Daylight Saving” is not a question we tn enthuse about, observes the Straits I Echo. Personally we think that the Dutch •sj::t, m of getting through us much work as possible in the cool of the morning is imin.tely preferable to the 10 to 5373 words
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Article102 1920-09-17 15 ANDERSON. At Tnin, Scotland on Align 1 )i, J 920, to .Mr. mid .Mrs. J. Anderaon, lot of Sungei Hangar, Johore, a son. D’ ALMKIDA. On September 9, 1920, a* 9, I.loyd Rond, Singapore, to Mr. and Mr.;. I’. <\ d‘ Almeida, a son. FUCBSMANN. On September 9, 1920102 words
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Article115 1920-09-17 15 CHILI/- RUSSKN. Af. St. Peter's Clmm !i Broad. I .tairs in Tlianct, on July 2S, Mark William ('hill, of Singapore, to Y.-r.i Gwendoline, tucond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rusen, of The Tryst, l.ug. End Road, Broadstairs, Kent. fV i E ARGII. At St. Andrew’s Cathedra! Singapore, on115 words
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Article134 1920-09-17 15 Singapore, September 16. 1 EXCHANGE on London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 1/Id Ueniami 2/3 18 1# p rivate A m. 3 credit* 2/4 25/32 t n New York Demand Private SMI days 46 Y4 L'n France Bank 680 ‘ii India, Bank T.T. 119 r Hongkong, Bank d/d134 words
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Article402 1920-09-17 15 Singapore, September 16. MINING. (%s. v,, l*Boy«r*. Sellers. 10 19 A mp.ing 12.00 14.00 I 1 Ayer VVeng 1.16 1..16 £1 Kam Ramunting 2.10.0 3.0.0 10 10 Kinta A •■<>«. 7.26 x.oo £1 £1 Kinta Tin 2.7.6 non. 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.80 3.00 1 Jelantoh 1.70402 words
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Advertisement87 1920-09-17 15 NOTICE. The post free price of the Straits Time* t<) the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $14 a year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subsciptions foi shorter87 words
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Obituary176 1920-09-17 15 DEATHS COOK. On August 6, at a nor; ing home, London, George Borne Cook, on of It. Horne Cook, formerly Hongkong and Shanghai Lank, aged f>2 year.. BAUD WICK. On September 1 1, at Hill V5 w 1'a. ir l’ajang, NYa.ter llaniv/ick, aged l >. Ail; traiian p pi r176 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article85 1920-09-17 1 General— Labour from India 1 London Rubber Report 2 Planters’ Pay 3 Rubber Research 3 The Price of Rubber 8 The Rubber Slump 8 Local Rubber Auctions 4 August Rubber Returns 4 Rubber Correa pond ence— Rubber 3 Meeting and Reports— Malacca Planters 1-2 Tambalak Rubber Estates 2 Colinsburgh85 words
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292 1920-09-17 1 The acting Controller of Labour, F.M.S.. •writes to tho Secretary, i\ A. M., as follows I The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, has been appr >achod by Messrs. Simon Rodrigues’ Sons of 11, Main Road (1), Royapuram I\ Madras, with292 words
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3283 1920-09-17 1 A mooting of the Malacca Planters’ Association was held at the Club. Malacca, on September 5. The Hon. Mr. E. E. Smith presided. The first business on the agenda reports the Malay Mall was the nomination of a representative on the Malacca Agricultural3,283 words
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350 1920-09-17 2 The report of the directors of Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., states Centlemcn, your directors submit herewith their report and statement of ncounts for the vear ended June 39, 1020. Accounts.—The profit for the year to Tune HO, 1020. is $05,433.17, to350 words
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1171 1920-09-17 2 Th<» following report is forwarded by the secretaries The third ordinary annual general m *ting of t!;>* shareholders of the Colins r h Rubber Instate, Lt i., was held on .'V.tti:- ay, September 4, lPl!i>, at 4, host IL ad, Malacca,1,171 words
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467 1920-09-17 2 lhe e Ii annual general meeting of 1 .tier, ’piston Rubber E bate, Ltd., was l I *i August L at Winchester House, E.C.. Mr. K. L. II am iton (t he t liairman) pi" idin*/. (it* Chairman, in moving the adoption >f tie467 words
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Article208 1920-09-17 2 Messrs. Lewis and Peat, writing under late August 12 say P'antati'-n. The Russian and Polish •mi- has had a very detrimental ofToct on mark, ts generally. Tlie improvement in i gibber which set n during th<* last week r two has been held up and although rices208 words
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934 1920-09-17 3 The last mail fr m r. <*, cays h Tir..* of Ceylon, brought to all h i! u b<rs i the C'*ylon Associ:\tie; i it. i io i a eir lar. ti** eon 4 nts < f v/lii I. il b r < i934 words
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Article90 1920-09-17 3 'I 1 t’traits Tii.;'.- i* not n non.dbli* for ii.* iijii ii n- of it c >rr ;;)on<lo’ L «.rrc >;*ji!i*r: should bear in mind that letterl t I<• .‘e»rt ar.d t<* tu* pent. Long ru ilil'ii oi. -f.o; or;* linhlc to I'* rejerted or ri ti '< y90 words
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Article355 1920-09-17 3 To the Editor of the Struits Times. Si;*.--As one interested in rubber, I am surprised to see Me. (her the Govern..icnt n <r he IV s, tlu* former having a lire:* stake, aking an interest as they should. Tlu* Press is nv<re desirous in dealing with 'oreie-i polities than355 words
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Article373 1920-09-17 3 Ti i* report of tho Selangor River Rubber r ate (in liquidation) for 1919 states ’hat fl’c t.ital of dry rubber amounted to ,8 ;5, 57 lb.-,, ag.iin-i an estimate of 7GG,.‘ in) 11 The rubber hxs been sold m tl:e_Lvn lon and Singapore markets at ?s. 1373 words
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688 1920-09-17 3 ft* >u iv.uresentat. has lcnepcd’ <. i authority th-.. a nroii t is on i-o co-on. nating •he rubb r resear.li w vk at present enrri id on by 1 1 Ceylon r <• (irov.- rs* Assoc.at.on, ami ri,,i e *d 1. .vh688 words
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Article143 1920-09-17 3 With reference to Notification No. 28. published in the F.M.S. Tlovernment Gaz.-tte of January 3, 1919, it is notified jthat tho price of first grade rubber for the period September 10 to September 16. 1920, inclusive is 09Va cents per pound, equivalent to $92.00 per picul.143 words
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243 1920-09-17 3 from Mr. Eric Macfa(iyen, fi d l i tcd I 'Lon a i 0 September 8 ltti L °n(!on, 1 pm re ‘ri *t *d f r n v ;ni will probably •>,,..0i ~s. Lu’.dfis (.f ijj.i i are243 words
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494 1920-09-17 3 The thirteenth nnnutil general meeting of the Banteng (Seiangor) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 2ti at o. Whitting* t n-avenue, E.C., Mr. V. R. Wickwar (chairman of the company) presiding. Mr. W. F. MacLagan, representing the secretaries (Messrs. Guthrie and Co.,494 words
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Article465 1920-09-17 4 A^ahan. —76,897 lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.—95,184 lbs. Ampat.—25,527 lbs. Angln-J0h0re.—.‘17,192 lbs. Ay»r M01ek.—17,521 lbs. Hi1a.—48,087 lbs. Hah Lias.— 146,502 lbs. Bernam Perak.—29,64o lbs. Banteng (5e1ang0r).—45,737 lbs. Bukit Timah.—ls,32s lbs. Bukit Jelotong.—7,33B lbs. Brunei United.—7,223 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.—ss,723 lbs. Batu Hampar.—l7,s2l lbs. Bukit Tunggu.—22,9o3 lbs. Bruseh. —17,250 lbs. Burma Dev.465 words
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561 1920-09-17 4 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, September 9. The weekly rubber auction opened yesterday to a weak market and low prices, rine pale crepe sold up to 64 rents (64% cents was paid for three lots) and ribbed smoked sheet touched 63%561 words
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994 1920-09-17 4 Stock Stock 1T p *r Exchange Par Exchan** Value. Company. Prices, Value. Company. Pricaa, August 12. August 12. 2/- Anglo-Malay 40/- £1 Linggi 57/a £1 Batu Caves 37/6 2/- London Asiatic 5/3 Bakap Plantns994 words
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1319 1920-09-17 5 The t»*n‘h 01 Jinny general meeting :f tlvj 8e otak R’.bi K*ia*cs, Limited, was hold ol A i f n ‘4 i a* HTcoheater Ilouv, Ola Bread Street, SC, Ckljcoi A J iiirry prosi’iog. The OhaiMuve i& tin coarse 1 1 his1,319 words
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692 1920-09-17 5 The tenth anoaal general meeting of thb Mbltyau Kjbthr, and Agt noy C>jrpo*a ti io, Limit-jii, was h id on J jiy 27 »t Wiu johe tcr H:aii, Oui Boad Sircer, £E C. Mr ,F O. S vee.eo (chairman of692 words
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705 1920-09-17 5 Wrifeing to tlo Diily N, wi from Kaala Loincar, a correppoudon. tbos desoriocs bih «can I'Ugv Oar boDgßiowKksnd* ia a clear.og ia tl'c to-b >*, iu a pool, as is were, to the tuntet o? cities ct tah, bhai treis that Ftretoh :n705 words
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699 1920-09-17 5 Tue trnfh anuca p- 0.-’isl mooting of tbe H ’i i j aud Ribh.r B Limiteo •eg e'd a*, the regi *cr»d office, G a-gov?, ou J .1/ 29, Mr, I'hcuae A Gn im (chairmao rt tbe board of dirtoiotn) p»e699 words
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366 1920-09-17 5 Toe ninth oid nary anno.*) general meeting of tue Bakit *j ik iSdJavgyr) R jfckef Company, Limited, was beM <n Jaly 28 at tbs registerrd cffiso, 8 Rtvncrd Bui'dinns, Gray's Ion, W.O Mr. Gerald Kingsley (tbe obaivman) presidiup. The Chtiruiay, in Ilia366 words
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Advertisement369 1920-09-17 6 SET tv ted ankl*, sprained wrist, strainnlli„le— thftftft are thing* that demand Hef in ft buny. And that la Just why IuLmIs who are liable to theta miahapa ll keep a bottle of Little** Oriental dm close at hand. Sp her is absolutely nothing equal ,to it for nth i369 words
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Advertisement76 1920-09-17 6 FOURNIER'S HY8EIIQUE MIXTURE (FOR LADIES) WASTE NO TIME TwM and Frond for Tun Immediately you notice any disorder of th •araUa take Fournier’s Hygenique Mixtun It quickly removes all suffering. Thar* is Nothing to equal it. Anything so Widely Known. It is' Joetly described as the FINEST REMEDY IN THE76 words
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Advertisement138 1920-09-17 6 f wS 'VI >iX. S4 B fr [C? Prepared solely from pure Lime Juice and the (meat refined sugar. V y* ’.JfoVsv 4 £7>* a W THE STANDARD FOR PURITY and EXCELLENCE. J i I ESUKX Insist on hatoinf ROSE’S. lllllllllllllllllllllIHUlllllllHIHIIlinnillllHIIlHIlimillllHUfll 1 I THE CANADIAN FORD Holds tho Singapore AutomobiU138 words
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Advertisement127 1920-09-17 7 f£ !P V# PM 5 W r B r l rh T\ y Lb n A ft® S9W a w 3ff MaggCr V W W£ ri I w w 1Hm V' c*> Wharavw the British Flag flies there you will find f s j H M '< Millions of people127 words
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