The Straits Times, 31 July 1909
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Title Section13 1909-07-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.026 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JULY 81. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement201 1909-07-31 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. Fre&H Stock OK "DE YONGE AMERICAN DUTCH CIGARS AT Reduced Prices. QUEEN CIGARS in boxes of 50 $2.25 FAVORITAS «-75 Also Fresh Stock of LEOPOLD ENGELHARDTS EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES. 5A15 in lins °f Io $1.20 FARIDA 1.30 DAMITAS m I-7O JVIHNA tins of 50 and 100 1.70 TIMBO201 words
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Advertisement194 1909-07-31 1 THE Empire Hotel, KUAIA LUMPUR. F.M.B. A New First-class Hotel. Fitted with Electric Light and Fans Five iiiiniitee from Railway Station. Overlooking the Padang. Single and Doable Bedrooms, with Private Bathroms attached. Cuisine under European Supervision. Cold Storage Supplies weekly from Singapore. Hotol Porter meets all Mail Trains. Management THE194 words
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Advertisement333 1909-07-31 1 ROBINSON CO. ill if ii ii n f^ i r i j t TWO SILV H S LibAiiO WATCH OR CLOCK IN J^ PEPPERS LEATHER CASE. And oDP n>UBtard lin<a with f rei D •«flK|^9v glass in a case as illustration. This is A vari, t.v of Sterlicg Silver Clocks333 words
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Advertisement94 1909-07-31 1 OWELLN6 HOUSE TO BE LET. NOTICE. A comfortable Dwelling House, St. Dominic's," No. 9, Mount Sophia. A vailablo siow Soon Hoe ha v DXD K ltft our employ August 1. Apply to niont, be is no longer authorised to collect D. M. MAHTIA. accounts on oar behalf. Municipal Eu B94 words
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Article967 1909-07-31 2 DANGER OF OLD STUMPS TO CULTIVATION. Rembia Rubber Estates Issue. F. A. S. writes in the Journal of Board of Agriculture, British Quiana, as follows: Considerable areas of forest land in the colony are being taken up and cleared for the cultivation of such crops as rnbbor, cacao967 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement310 1909-07-31 2 flspirtalls Sanalene (SUPERSEDES PAINT AND VARNISHES). For Use on Railway Carriages, Ships' Saloons and Public Baildiags Where this ENAMEL id used no varnish is required. A splendid wall covering for Hospitals and Public Buildings. In "SNOW WHITE" it gives a sanitary hard wearing glossy surface impermeable to dirt and disease310 words
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Advertisement50 1909-07-31 2 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BOWEL COMPLAINT. When attacked with diarrhoea or bowel complaint you want a medicine that acts quickly, The attack is always sadden, generally severe and with increasing pain. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy b«i aerer been known to fail. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement474 1909-07-31 2 (1(11 COMPdT 1 /T-aa-^IL^NV I I TOR LITTLE FAT FOLKS. Most grateful and comforting ii a warm bath with Cuticura Soap and gentle anointings with Cuti cura. This pure, sweet, ec< noro ical treatment brings immediate relief and refreshing sleep to skistortured and disfigured little oneft and rest to tired,474 words
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Advertisement174 1909-07-31 2 Ismail and Raheem ARE NOW SHOWING A EARLY Liß B VABIETY F 'SSSSIv, Diamond Jewellery SOLICITED. SE LOOSE DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS STONES. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (ESTABLISHED 1S83) MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE 3 BTRAHD I CABLE LAID 141 4 STRAND 1/2* to 12* 6" to 10" 8* to174 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous172 1909-07-31 2 The Straits Times, am The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable io Advance. Daily issue) per year 180.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 3.60 do per copy 10 Weekly issue pei year 12-00 do per quarter 8.00 do per copy U Wben sent by poet, there is added for172 words
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Article1400 1909-07-31 3 NEW DETECTIVE FORCE WANTED FOR ENGLAND. State of the Law. In a concluding article on Espionage in England, a correspondent of The Standard writes Before going into the question of what amendments of the law .elating to espionage are necessary in the interests of national security, it may1,400 words
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Article399 1909-07-31 3 Suggestions Respecting the MonthlyVisitor. A correspondent to one of our northern contemporaries makes a suggestion with regard to the system of collection by shroffs, that has something to commend it. It is that the firms should send out, first, a chit stating the day on which the399 words
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Article165 1909-07-31 3 Invasion of Ghosts which Haunted Vessel. A horde of ghosts has invaded the steamship Monoemsio while halting at Palermo en route to New York with a cargo of pumice stone from the Lipari Islands, says the Shipping Gazette. The crew reported that ghosts were making a165 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement637 1909-07-31 3 I LEA and I 9 PERRINS' 3 SAUCE /ff^Bßiw Assists digestion and gives a ■■BHHI delightful piquancy and flavour MEAT DISHES, SOUPS, FISH, CHEESE, CURRIES, GAME, POULTRY SALADS. I 'fc^B 3Bj^*^* Worcestershire. b, Roy.iw.ir.no I n M the kino. M SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. FROM MAY 1. 1909. AND UNTIL FURTHER637 words
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Advertisement33 1909-07-31 3 BY ROYAL 22& APPOmTHEFT. i TABLE DELICACIES, ftfr-^ PICKLES. SOUPS anct pnaCL."^ POTTED WKATS I jjSg£4j> ls^ MALT VINEGAR ISSSir\ SAJLAD-OIJL,. Celebrated IPra\|cßOSST^ xt Orimafe Stores. CgfL BIACKWELL. Johnson's Digestive Tablets ore <iy*p«pita'33 words
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Advertisement436 1909-07-31 3 The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. 80LE AGENTS FOR THE UNITED ASBESTOS CO., LTD This company has held, and still holds, a prominent place in adapting axbtvtos goods to the ever varying requirements of engineers. The diversities in prices cover a wide range. The varieties in quality are at least436 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement646 1909-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. Por China, Japan, Penant, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Pott, Plymouth and London. Through Bills cf Lall-i- issued for China O vat, Persian Golf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward {for China) Devan Aug646 words
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Advertisement568 1909-07-31 4 STEAMERS SAILING. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPXO.LTD Two rejrular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperia Japanese Government, specially designed foi the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and Second Claxs Passengers,568 words
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Advertisement606 1909-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. In Iteamen of this Company m»in>«in a recnlar direot servioe between Oaloutta, Stralti, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo, on through Billt of Lading for Canton, Bwatow, Amoy, Ghefoo, Tientein, Newohwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, A 40. Steamers Toot Commander Kotbars 4,898606 words
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Advertisement322 1909-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Paolflo Railway Company's Royal Mali Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE WU CHINA JAP AS, CANADA tad tkl UNITED STATES. Roalt from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki. (Inland Bea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vanooaver, 8.V.5. "EtffßXßt ot Ibdia" iTwinaorew stea 8.M.8. "Etaatas322 words
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Advertisement672 1909-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The iteamen ot this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnights for Havre and Hamburg and oooe a month fo> Bremerhaven direot, oalllng at Penang an. Colombo. Taking oargo672 words
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Advertisement751 1909-07-31 4 STEAMER SAILIHB3. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamsre ol this Company nail fortnighty from Brern' n, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Sonthamp too, Gibraltar, Genna, Naples (conoeotiuo Marseilles, N»p!cs, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Stid. Baez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong751 words
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Article157 1909-07-31 5 FIXTURES. Saturday. July 3'High Water, 90pm. Penaug Races, third day. S. C. C. cricket tournament final. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Sunday, August 1. Hic-li Water, 10.48 a m., ».4H p.m. Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Monday, August 1. High Water, 11.26 a.m., 10.32 p.m. Bank Holiday.157 words
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Article163 1909-07-31 5 To-Day. Penang and Calcutta Japan 3 ;>m Deli and A <«!ian Raneo 8 1 1.1 Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Arrat wn Apuar 3pa Pontianak Amherst 8 pin Macassar, Oorontalo and Ternate Ban Pob Guan 3pm Anamba and Natuna Is. Banka 4 pu K. Pahang. Pekan, K uantau.163 words
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Article92 1909-07-31 5 The homeward Gorman Packet Kleist left Hongkong at 6 a.m. on Thursday, the 29th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on Monday morning, the 2nd proximo. Left t oly 6 N U.L. I nly 8 B. I. nlv 13 M M. oly 16 P. *O.92 words
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SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
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Article249 1909-07-31 5 Benni. l)ut atr. 170 tons. Capt Soblette, July B<V Froii Paogl'alan Brandao. July 37, Oil. Ships Agncy Ltd. For Pangkalan Brandan, Aug 2— Rda. CarlyU. Brit. atr. 934 tons. Capt Collioson, July *1. From Port Swattenham, Jnly 29. O c. and 116 dp. Strait* Steamship Coy. Ltd. For249 words
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Article133 1909-07-31 5 July 30 Atatappo, Brit str, Colombo Hiiicht .Vuru, .Up »tr. Hongkong and Japan Lain Wrld, Rrit str, Mnar and Malacca CaUJonia. Brit .tr, Hongkong and Shanghai Selnngor, Brit atr. Telak Auson via ports Itchia. lUI str, Hongkong S.jjj.i. Nor atr, Bordeaux thMrtMM, Ocr str, Bangkok t Orliimi, Nor str,133 words
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89 1909-07-31 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO I'AOAK. Bast Wharf Babim— Honi{ lice, TanoarviHe. East W. Section 1 Kslomo. Bectior Nu. 1 (Shsem Wbast)— Nil. Sacnoa 8— Teesta, Craigball. B—Rpezia.8 Rpezia. 4— (Slenoglr. Patam. 6— A. Apcur 7-Calliope. g Japan, Pliibatoro89 words
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Article222 1909-07-31 5 Coming to Singapore. Pur P. and O. steamer Borneo, due August 6.— Sorgt. M. McNamara, Mr. M. C. Scarbrough, Mr. J. S. Welster, Capt. C. N. Ewart, Insp. and Mrs. Lucas, Mr. Q. C. Shortridgo. Per Herman mail steamer Bnelow, due Aug 7.— Mr. Stewart, Mr. J.222 words
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Article103 1909-07-31 5 Per steamer Caledonia, July 30. From London Mr. C. Everitt, Mrs. A. F. Scott from Marseilles Mr. U. Paterson, Mr. H. L. Trideman, Mr. P. Boersma from Penang Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Williamson and native servant, Mr. Justice Thornton and native servant. Per str. Penang, July 81. From103 words
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Article475 1909-07-31 5 (Sunday, August 1.) Ku.HTi! Sundiy After Tbiniiv. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matins;} 7-45 a.m Holy Communion (Choral) 915 a.m Holy Communion (Plain); 4 p.m. Sunday; School; 4 p.m. Bible Classes (Adultai 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sefot Likes. 11-15 a.m Fool Chow Service; 3-40 p.m.475 words
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Article107 1909-07-31 5 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson I Chronicles XXIX, 9-29. Second Lesson Romans 11, 1-17. Hymn 286 7-46 a.m. Holy Ookhunion (Choral). Introit Like as the hart. Service Smart. Hymn at Offertory ...556 Hymn at Communion. ..3l3 Hymn at Ablutions ...292 9-15 a.m. Holy Communion il'lainj Hymn at107 words
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Article170 1909-07-31 5 A lawyer clerk has been getting into trouble says the Telegraph's Paris correspondent, lor having embezzled upwards of £5,500, the property of clients, which his employer has bad to make good to them. Suspicion having fallen upon him, he was arrested, and when questioned he coolly170 words
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Article45 1909-07-31 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard timo corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.45 words
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Article241 1909-07-31 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SlNOAPOH, JCLT 81, 1909. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4,-, Private 6 m/e a/4 do 8 m/s 2/4£ On Gwmnny— Bank d/d 288| Private 8 m/s 240^ do 6 m/s 242^ On France- Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/s 296} do 0 m/s 800 On241 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article53 1909-07-31 5 Howarth Erskine 6% 600,000 1% prem, Riley, Hargreaves 6% 284,000 1% prem, Spore Electric Tramways Co., Ltd. 6% 860,000 nominal Straits Engineering Syndicate, Ltd. 0% 46,000 pu. Singapore Municipal 6% 410,000 20% p.n0m 6% 1,87H,000 7% prem. 4i% 1,6011,000 8% prem. 4% 602,900 6% disc. Tanjong Pagar Dock Board53 words
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Article278 1909-07-31 5 Shabis Capital 3 Paid! Urn > ISBDID Company Quotations Last DIVLDBMD •800,000 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 6.26 12% for "08 •800,000 10 10 7,600 Bruang, Ltd. 8.60 •600,000 10 10 Branch Hydraulic T. M. Co., Ltd.(l) 8.00 10% (or '08 £500,000! 1 1 4^4^) Duff Development278 words
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Article501 1909-07-31 5 linnnnn 1 1 Anglo-Malay Rubber Co., Ltd. 7.10.0 A 150.000 j 1?/6 contributory 7.5.0 $200,000 10 10 4,880 Balgownie Rubber Estate Ltd. («>... 45.60 £80,000 1 1 6,250 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 5 5.0 £80,000 1 1 10,000 BatuTiga(Selangor)R.Co.Ltd. (17) 117.0 itqnnm 1 1 6 Bukit Lintang R.501 words
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Article263 1909-07-31 5 a) 6% debentures. (6) subscribed by employees. (c) part paid shares. Bonuses. and bonus 2J per oent (or year ended 81/12/08. t and 6/bonug. RasEKVis —Figures after names of companies indicate that they bold reserves as follows (1) •26,000, (3) 114,000, (8) £8,000, (4) £4,878, (6) 125,000, (6) 17.400,263 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1909-07-31 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Ang 2. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Aug 4— At Oodown A, Keppel Road, adjacent to the Tanjong Pagar Police Station, damaged goods ex s.b. Kalomo, at 0.80 Aug 4. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Aug. 4— At No. 164, South Bridge Road,108 words
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Advertisement61 1909-07-31 5 GARRICK COARSE-CUT. m- J^^^^ s glfcjSit g^' per tin. Tins. l^S>isisS^S>^s?itfß OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson Co. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. LONDON, ENGLAND. SMOKE The King! of The King of Ci r n et V S A free sample f» obtainable by \J -<^^^^^ Sold by 55. ROBINSON61 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous253 1909-07-31 5 WEATHER REPORT. Ktwlaaf Krrbiu HofUal, July 30, 19O»9 4. r. n.|9 r. n.l lUotill. Bar. 88 Fab 29.930 29 860 29 912J Tamp 83.0 84.0 83 0 .09in. Wet Bulb Ther 77.0 78 0 78 6 Dirof Wind B.W. B.W. Calm Max. Temp.. 79.0 Mm. 74 6 Uu. inSuo.. Terrnd.253 words
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1132 1909-07-31 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, JULY 31. SPANIARD AND MOOR. When we wrote afew days ago on the strange spectacle of a nation warring with itself while a savage enemy dealt deadly blows at one of its outposts, we did not know the terrible magnitude of the disaster that had befallen1,132 words
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Article23 1909-07-31 6 The monthly meeting of the Church Work Association will be held at the Parsonage on Wednesday, August 4. at 4 30 p. m.23 words
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Article30 1909-07-31 6 A good investment for the smoker is a tin of Messrs. Godfrey Phillips' B. D. V. cigarettes or pipe tobacco. We can recommend both as being of first class manufacture.30 words
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Article31 1909-07-31 6 Thirty-three Chinese, all Khohs, who had been arrested by tho police in connectiop with the temple affray, near Kuala Lumpur, have appeared before Mr. C. \Y. H. Cochranc, and were remanded.31 words
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Article36 1909-07-31 6 An excellent programme will be presented at the Marlborough cinematograph to. night. Many of the pictures are highclaso, among, them being the films dArt i The Mun with the Dolls, the Heart of Gavroche. and others.36 words
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Article48 1909-07-31 6 A young local musical talent, one of the iuUBic pupils of Mr. J. A. Hanson, has written a now waltz to be called the F. M. S. waltz. It is being sent to London for publication. The waltz is dedicated to the ladies of the F. M. S.48 words
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Article49 1909-07-31 6 It appears to the governor in council that it is necessary for the public safety and welfare that the society known as the George Town Reading Room, registered at Penang, should be dissolved. It has been dissolved accordingly, and has been given t month to wind up its affairs.49 words
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Article54 1909-07-31 6 Rubies are for a time in disfavour with buyers of precious stones. Speaking at the general meeting of the Burma Ruby Mines Mr. Carl Meyer, the chairman, said that the falling off in the demand for coloured stonoß had affected the company's income and compelled the reduction of the wages54 words
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Article57 1909-07-31 6 The I poh paper understands that Messrs. Howarth, Erskino, Ltd, have signed contracts to construct new filter beds in the Sungei Tapa valley for lpohs additional water supply also for one new Septic Tank with filters and a temporary gaol at Papan quarry. All these contracts are to be completed57 words
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Article60 1909-07-31 6 Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw aud Co.'s annual clearance sale commences on August 2. A great reduction of prices has been made, and some splendid bargains can be secured, among which are travelling rues at $2 HO, cotton dress material from 21 cents a yard, ladies' blouses at $1.30 each, childrens' foot60 words
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Article66 1909-07-31 6 H. E. the Governor would find it more convenient to travel to Kodah next month by the Thalang, which has been placed at his disposal by tiio Siamese Government, than by the Sea iielle, says tho Straits Echo. In case of rough weather off the Kedah River it will be66 words
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Article61 1909-07-31 6 The Handelsvereoniging Amsterdam, which has just closed its agency here< has issued ihe company's report for 1908. That document gives as reason for the closing the fact that the Singapore branch had yielded disappointing results. Iv other places especially in Java, tlie company was more successful and earned a profit61 words
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Article67 1909-07-31 6 The Resident of Negri Sembilan considers that the interest taken in Agri- Horticultural Shows is increasing, but he fears the native community still fail to realise their object and look upon them more in the nature of an annual bazaar where articles of native industry can be advantageously disposed of67 words
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Article69 1909-07-31 6 Tho reports regarding the health of the Queen of Holland continue very satisfactory says an Amsterdam despatch of July 7. Her Majesty takes a drive daily in the environs of Het Loo, and is usually accompanied by Prince Henry. The young Princes is also exceedingly well. The Queen Mother and69 words
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Article84 1909-07-31 6 As will be seen from the advertisement which appears on our front page tho management of Raffles Hotel have arranged a musical treat for thoir patrons next Saturday evening. The music at Raffles is always of a high class nature, but in the way of a change the regimental band84 words
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Article106 1909-07-31 6 Roferring to the horrible case of oruelty perpetrated on a cat by two Kehs in Singapore, a week ago, the Perak Pioneer says that tho sentence passed on such an atrocious act appears to be totally inadequate. Three months rigorous imprisonment without the option of a fine Had the infliction106 words
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Article149 1909-07-31 6 Hatters and barbers shouiU be doing a thriving business in Hongkong judging by the size of home of the swollen heads disfiguring the Peak. An alleged grievance, pro bably revived on account of summer In at, liver complaint and the infection known an side, is being aired in a local149 words
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Article290 1909-07-31 6 Mr. J. P. Mast, is, M. U., ia <> bren appoint ed a medical officer in the Straits Settlo ments. Mr. Y. E. Harmer is to bo an assistant superintendent of police in tho Straits Settlimcnts. Mr. L. I. Ebden. inspector of prisons, Straits Settlements, has had290 words
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100 1909-07-31 6 An application was inado by the Hon. A. I>. Adams, at Penang, on July 20, to Mr. G. A. Hall, superintendent of prisons, to permit Lim Cheo Saing, who was to leave that day to serve his sentence of seven years'imprisonment in Singapore, to100 words
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Article99 1909-07-31 6 Havas telegrams in tho Conrrier Saigonnais report sharp discusaious in the French Parliament on the renewal of tlie mail contract with the Menageries Maritimes. The Chamber of Deputies, by a largo majority, referred the contract to a special committee with instructions to consider whether tenders99 words
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Article123 1909-07-31 6 A London paper to hand by this morning s mail publishes the following, of which we seem to have heard nothing so far The British sloop Merlin has made a hurried and mysterious voyage along the coast of British North Borneo in connection with the capture of an123 words
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Article143 1909-07-31 6 On Friday afternoon, a report was made at Kandang Kerbau police station to tho i iicct that a Chinese woman, named Chi Tbi Su, had been stabbed in her bouse in Ka'-lun Street, losp Oxlcy investigated; had a man, Wong A Ngee, arrested and the woman sent to143 words
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Article189 1909-07-31 6 The annual garrison mobilization an 1 manoeuvres end on Monday, the final operations taking placo ou Sunday night. In these the S. V. 0. will take a liand with Mm rt'KiilarH, and f"r this MMM all uuit», including Cadets bat nit including K. V. A will189 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1909-07-31 6 Dow's Ports y SHIPPED BY PAinnCPK SILVA AND COSENS, CALUBtGK, OPOKTO MACGREGOR **-*-i«. AND CO., "Dow" Brand C I. |...t. and by Uoyal Warrant of Appointsoie Agents in mont Parvtyorß of p ort no to HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VII 1 The 'GILLETTE 1 J SSSS^f WWJb v) mm THE262 words
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Advertisement166 1909-07-31 6 ALHAMBRA Cinematograph, BEACH ROAD. To-Nighti! To-Night At 9.30. The CHAMPION Weight. Lifter. Anatole's Wedding. Film dArt: A Street Waif, Dramatic Comedy, by Abel Carny. COLOMBO acd its ENVIRONS. AND OTHER NEW PICTUREB. L. SCHWARTZ, Manager. PIANOS ON HIRE From 111 P erDloD tl > WE allow A Liberal Discount off166 words
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Advertisement16 1909-07-31 6 Monday being a Bank holiday, the Straits Times will be published about noon ot that day.16 words
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Article235 1909-07-31 7 GRAVEST FEARS ABOUT MELILLA GARRISON. Shelling the Rioters. ROYAL REFUGEES ON FRENCH FRONTIER. Strict Press Censorship Producing Confusion. Ibnrm'a limwh London, July 30. It is officially announced at Madrid that tho main body of the rebels at Barcelona were driven into a corner by the cavalry, and bombarded235 words
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Article52 1909-07-31 7 DRASTIC CHANGES BEING MADE IN COMMANDS. Result of the Recent Exposures. [BbBIBB'i Th.k.uam London, July 81. Tho French Cabinet has decided to make a radical change on an unprecedented scale in tho higher personnel of the naval administra tion. There will bu a number of new appointlU'jnta to52 words
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Article24 1909-07-31 7 Dkk Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Th.ki.kam Berlin, July 30. President Kallieros has modified tho punishments indicted ou the Casablanca deserters from the Foreign Legion.24 words
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Article30 1909-07-31 7 Dk.r Omumni Lmvs Bumbii Berlin, July 30. The C/.ar, ou his return, is meeting the Kuiperor William, probably on the 7th of August, at Swinemundc or Kiel.30 words
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Article193 1909-07-31 7 Suggestion of Encouragement Over Supply. Lloyd's Register of shipbuilding for the quarter ended June 30, shows that the total number of steam and sailing vessels under construction on that date was 800, with a gross tonnage of 743,705, as against 886 with a tonnago of "'.'9, ITS193 words
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Article66 1909-07-31 7 Tho Admiralty have given notice of their intention to establish the lirst of the great floating docks capable of accommodating the largest present and future dreadnoughts in Portsmouth harbour. The dock ia to have a lifting power of 05,000 tons. Another floating dock, for which the66 words
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Article928 1909-07-31 7 The P. C. M. 0. Brings a Local Doctor to Court. This morning, I'r. Goonctillckc appeared before Mr. Howard in response to a citation issued at the instance of Dr. McDowell, P. M. to exp'uin language contained in a letter addressed to the omplainant to the effect that928 words
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Article152 1909-07-31 7 Kcoently, a eoadU of suiall-pox patients were missed from Teluk Blangab Uoad and found later at I 'ayah I.ebar. Six men, Bengali-), were arrested in connection with this matter and yesterday, chief sanitary inspector Maybcw charge them before Mr. lluwird. The patients had escaped from a152 words
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Article892 1909-07-31 7 MACHINATIONS OF A SECRET SOCIETY. Action by the Government. Events are moving in connection with the extraordinary affair at the temple near l'udu on Monday night, says '.he Malay Mail ol •July 29. Hitherto there has !>ecu an element of mystery in connection with the strangeincident, but892 words
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Article172 1909-07-31 7 Messrs Sanderson and Co., writing from London, ou July h, state This week there has boun renewed activity and a considerable bu-iueKs has been done iv Para at advancing price, closing value of I ■'mo Hard being f's i;.l for spot and near at hand, fis I172 words
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Article408 1909-07-31 7 PERILS OF ASSISTANTS IN SUMATRA. European Killed. Fresh coolie outrages are reported from Deli. Ou July 17, an assistant on the Snngci Diski estate, in L'pper Langkat, while looking after Chinese coolies at work, was suddenly attacked by two of them, who came from behind, and struck and408 words
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Article371 1909-07-31 7 Important Point to Shipmasters Decided. The following recently appeared in the journal of Commerce Allusion was made in our columns last week to a highly interesting and important case to shipmasters and shipowners which was to be fought out in the Admiralty Court. The action was one371 words
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Article179 1909-07-31 7 A month or bo back, Insp. Frayne was rang up at Roohore Police Station with the information that there was a commotion in Queen St. He hurried thither and saw a gathering of what ho estimated at two thousand persons in a highly excited stato, and179 words
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Article71 1909-07-31 7 The following will bu the hours and places of parade for the Singapore Volunteer Corps on Sunday, August Ist S. R. B. (v) and Maxims, 10 p.ui S. V. C. Drill Hall. S. V. 1., 10 p.m., Chinese Volunteer Club. Cadets, 10 p.in Bras Basah Road. A launch71 words
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Article153 1909-07-31 7 Argument on Legality of Death Sentence. The argument of Mr. Knowles, who represents three Chinese sentenced to death for participating in the Johoru piracy, and who submits that certain statements made by the accused wero not admissible at the trial and that tho only sentence that can153 words
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Article209 1909-07-31 7 Secret Marriage of Miss Cecilia Loftus. Miss Cecilia Loftus, after one day's absence from the London Coliseum, returnod and smilingly admitted that she was married. I was not married during my one day's holiday, she said, hut as long ago as June 9, here in London, at the209 words
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Article234 1909-07-31 7 Remarkable Kidnapping Charge in India. An extraordinary story of the kidnapping of a young Nepalose girl, aged about 14 years, living with her mother who was an ayah in India, had been before the Commissioner of Police, when a sweeper was brought up charged with the234 words
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Article325 1909-07-31 7 Visitors to the Alhambra Cinematograph wilt now find the internal arrangements different to what they were formerly. There has been a decided change for tLu better in the interior, and to some extent in the exterior, arrangements of this show. The present proprietor appears to have spared no325 words
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Article79 1909-07-31 7 The Chinese merchants in the South Pacific Islands, it is said, are about t» open a large Chinese Commercial Bank and have already subscribed i;a million dollars capital for the purpose. Their representative, Taotai Li, recently arrived in Tientsin with a view to getting the co operation of the merchants79 words
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Article94 1909-07-31 7 MR. ASQUITH RE-AFFIRMS THE OBVIOUS. Predominant Fleet Can Check Big Invasion. idaiEß'* TILEr.KtM London, July :;o. During a debate in the House of Commons on the civil service estimates, Mr. Asquith said the Imperial Defence Committee had proved an indispensable part of tho admi nistration. Ho enumerated thu94 words
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Article23 1909-07-31 7 (Fuom Ock Correspondent.) London via Penang, July UO. Shares are harder all round on excellent prospects of domand for rubber.23 words
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Article205 1909-07-31 7 Handicaps For the Racing this Afternoon. (Fbom Ocr Own Cokbksfondent.) Penang, July 30. Stable Stakes (six furlongs).— Lockfire h, Maintenance 11, Billet Doux 11, Shaftesbury 9, Cartoon 9.12, Dartmoor 9 7. Kedah Cap imile and a distance). Tjoba Lagi 11, Lily 8, Cricffite 10 2, Batu Kawan205 words
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Article122 1909-07-31 7 An Attractive Vehicle for Chinese at Shanghai. With a view to increasing tho popularity of tho tramcars, especially amongst tho Chinese, the Shanghai Tramway Co. are making a somewhat novel uxperimont. The other afternoon a handsome and attractivelooking car, painted outside in yellow and green, made its appearanoe122 words
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Article155 1909-07-31 7 Convicts in French Guiana seem to be in luck. They are reported to bo working a gold mine on their own account says the Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. Their warders have apparently so far failed to discover where they have successfully pegged their claim. The155 words
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Article162 1909-07-31 7 Another bad case of an attempt to deal in diseased pork came to light yesterday, when two carcases of pigs slaughtered outaido tho abbattoir were left at .11 dimming St. Fortunately Mr. Holley got this in haud and arrested a man concerned. Mr. Kalsbaw gay« evidence. Tho defendant162 words
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Article992 1909-07-31 8 THE MUCH-ABUSED MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE. Interesting Points for Property Owners. H. E. the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G. C. M. G., presided, yesterday afternoon, at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present The Colonial Secretary, Sir Arthur Young, K. C. M. G the AttorneyGonoral,992 words
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Article22 1909-07-31 8 The House of Lords has passed the Bill to obviate the necessity of passing the death sentence on girl-mothers tried for infanticide22 words
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Article101 1909-07-31 8 This afternoon, the final match in tbe S. C. C. cricket tournament takes place on the Esplanade, between Merchants and Law and Civil Service. On Monday there is an all day match between elevens captained by Mr. Talma <S. C. C.) and Mr. Jansz (S. R. C).101 words
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Article24 1909-07-31 8 Warren Shield. The Singapore volunteers have their preliminary match for the Warren Shield this afternoon. The firing begins at Balestier Range at 2.30.24 words
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Article97 1909-07-31 8 Malaya Association Championship. The serai final tie in the Malaya Association championship between the Teluk Blangah Club and tho Marine Police, which had previously ended in a draw, was replayed at Beach Road, yesterday, and a very largo crowd witnessed the game. The contest wax a very keen97 words
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Article187 1909-07-31 8 S. C. C. Tournament. The following Ties will be played next week. Tuesday's Tibs. Doubles. -H. Freeman and Dr. A. P. Howes rec. 2 v. F. E. Marsh and A. G. Harrington rec. 3. Friendly Pairs. J. McKenzie and E. L. Talma v. M. B. McKean and G. A.187 words
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Article218 1909-07-31 8 L. L. C. C. Tournament. The following tius will be played next week: WEDNESDAY, AUOUST 4. Mix.'d Doubles Handicap.— Miss Newton and Mr. Mtyson rec. 8 v. Mrs. Saundors and M. \'u"neley owe 40; Mrs. Coombe and Mr. Dennys owe 80.4 v. Mrs. Buckland anil Mr. Carpenter rec.218 words
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Article310 1909-07-31 8 Singapore Oolf Club. On Monday, bank holiday, matches will be played over the race course between teams headed respectively by the President and the Captain of the Singapore Golf Club. Siogles will be played in the morning, foursomes in the afternoon. Tiffia will be served in the club house.310 words
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Article715 1909-07-31 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, 81st .Inly, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt. Exchange and Share Brokers, issue ibe following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Bayers. Sellers. £1 Anglo Malay 148/9 l:.v 1 Anglo Sumatra 25/6 80/1 Banteng 17/8 pd 10/- 12: preui715 words
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Article104 1909-07-31 8 The new Civil List pensions granted during the last financial year numbered 16. A list of the pensions issued shows that they ranged in amount from JE2S to £150 per year, and make a total of £1,200 a year. There is a grant of £100 to the104 words
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Advertisement455 1909-07-31 8 THE NEW MODEL "Moutrie" TRANSPOSING PIANO $365. The Most Simple and Perfect Transposer. S. Moutrie&Co. (L'MITED). Europe Hotd Buildings. Tolephone No. 422. HOUBE TO LET. 14, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Apply to No. 2, Raffles Place. 161' EN6INEER WANTED. WANTED, a first-class Engineer to take charge of Mining Machinery. Only455 words
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Advertisement514 1909-07-31 8 -A.TJOTIO2ST SALE OF DAMAGED GOODS, EX. S.S. KALOMO, TO BE HELD AT Godown A, Keppel Road, Adjacent to the Tanjong Pagar Police Station, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, AT 9.30 A.M. A Dentist's Bevelled Edge Plate-Glass Cabinet, with enamelled iron framing; 'an Operating Chair; Carriage, Harness, Shoe and other descriptions of514 words
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Advertisement476 1909-07-31 8 G.R. Lamberts Co., Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1875. OCn DIFFERENT SUBJECTS C%M\M OF PGTURE POSTJAROS OF SOUTH ASIA. Wholesale and retail. Over million alway in stock. VIEWTBOOKS OFjSINGAPORE. VIKW BOOKS OF F.M.S. VIEW BOOKS OF JOHORE. containing 20 subjects each, 75 cent* H. Th. JENSEN, Manager. SKETCHES STORIES OF MALAYA. A few476 words
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Advertisement210 1909-07-31 9 ITEPLITZ bd WATER L= Th.- purest Alkaline Mineral Water couta uing natural carbonic add. Une<]aalled as jiK'ftsant and wholesome tablewater. «s7>so CASE. of ANN LOCK ft Co., BOON KEAT ft Co., LEE KIA SOON. HANDELSVEREENIGING HOLLAND -vi. i. nmiuTKits. SLEDGE THI "UNIVERSAL" White Ant Dsstroyer ABSOLUTELY JL EXTERMINATES mJ WHITE210 words
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Advertisement852 1909-07-31 9 TENDERS for REVENUE FARMS. Tenders are invited for tbe lease of Revenue Karros in tbe State of North Borneo from the Ist January, 1910, as set out hereundor. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of tho Farms for the next Farm852 words
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Advertisement564 1909-07-31 9 seeing that Chandu is not sold by retail at the Opium Farm or at the Opium Farm shops at prices higher than those fixed by Oovernmont and named above (g). The Opium and Spirit Farmers may fix their own prices for supplying the Opium and Spirit Farm Shops wholesale with564 words
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Advertisement546 1909-07-31 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. COBBIHID BBBTIUI OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. COY.. LTD.. THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN FREHANTLB (PERTH) HOKTH WBBT 4VBTSALI4JI I'OKTN. JAVA AND SINGAPORE. Rsgalar Fortnightly sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, oaj'ing at Java (a* inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound, (Port for tbe Klmberley Gold546 words
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Advertisement498 1909-07-31 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companion' steamer* an deapaobad from Liverpool oatward* for the Btraita, China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward" for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortUcbt for Genoa, MarteiUea and Liverpool aad for Marseillea, Havre498 words
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Article566 1909-07-31 10 SERIOUS EFFECT OF SUSPENDING NAVIGATION. Senator's Important Project. The correspondent of the Economist writes from Rio de Janeiro, under date June 8: The transport difficulties hampering the development of the rubber trade in the North are enormous, especially in the Acre Territory, and other regions served by566 words
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Article242 1909-07-31 10 Largely owing to the Daily Mail, which has volunteered to provide the £5,000 necesvary to build a garaee for it, London (I), and the weather V.) will behold over her Btreets at the end of August the largest airship in the world. This is the Clement-Bayard II242 words
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Article105 1909-07-31 10 Lord Oorell (late president of the Divorce Court) was to move in the House of Lords on the other day That it is expedient that jurisdiction to a limited extent in divorce and matrimonial cases should be conferred upon county courts in order that the poorer classes may105 words
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Advertisement620 1909-07-31 10 BANKING COMPANIES 'CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IHOOBPORAT4D BY ROYAL CHARTER. PaM up Oapital In 60,000 Shares 410 each ..£1,100,000 btoservs Fund -1> "J 1 2SS lUssrvs Liability of Proprietors £1,800,000 BANKERS. Bank ot England. Rational Bank ot Sooiland. Iks London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH.620 words
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Advertisement550 1909-07-31 10 BAHKIHG COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. c-aid up capital ut.000.000 iEBERVE FUND Sterling Reserve llfl.OOO.OOO) tM fioo q^ Sllverßeserve •14.500,000} isssrvs Liability of Proprietors 115.000,00 c COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hoa. Mr. W. J. Orssson, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E.O. Barrett, Esq. 1, R. Lsnsmann, Esq J.550 words
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Advertisement465 1909-07-31 10 INSURANCE Cq.pmies. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of l. I rectors i O. A. Dskbick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmus, Esq., Vice Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbr Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbbub.465 words
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Advertisement35 1909-07-31 10 REMEMBER THE NAME. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is just what its name implies. For pains in the stomach, cramp, colic or diarrhoea, it has no equal. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Advertisement982 1909-07-31 10 SALES BY AUCTION. 566 LOTS. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OP VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COTTAGE PIANO, AMERICAN ORGAN, TURNOUT, AND A VALUABLE COLLHCTION OF PLANTS, at the residence, known as "SEA VIEW.' NO. 141. TANJONG KATONB (Entrance from East Coast Road., On Saturday, August 7, at 12 noon. Excellent toned cottage982 words
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Article1036 1909-07-31 11 THE PURCHASE OF SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. Points to be Considered. Describing what happens when one wishes to see a car in order to buy another, Major C. Q. Matson writes to a home journal as follows The worst of having a motor car seems to be that, like a battleship,1,036 words
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Article15 1909-07-31 11 Over 100.000,000 tons of coal are used by the railroads of the United States annually.15 words
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Advertisement587 1909-07-31 11 1909 MODEL. THBia l4 ~T~~ Argyll (Four Cylinders). R.A.C. RATIKG 15 H.P., APPROXIMATE B.H.P. 20. Car with Standard 6 seated side <k n ATE PRICE: -yLrpK&SiftSr' $***** 975 EXTRAS i Hood, 1176. Folding Windscreen, 170. Stepney Wheel, 135. Headlights (according to pattern). q OO SOLE AGENTB FOR STIYIL CX UUaa587 words
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Advertisement80 1909-07-31 11 TAKE A VACATION. Now is tbe time to take a vacation, get out into the woods and mountains and visit the seashore, but do not forget to take a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy along with you. It is almost certain to be needed, and oannot be80 words
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Advertisement376 1909-07-31 11 Cost of running depends largely on WOLSELEY-SIODELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, the p mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- ;oy.y^ power. During the past year an owner J^sKS^^fe^aTT^A of alO 12 h.p. Wolseley-Siddeley car tbat C^\ %SSs3BMBL\ i\ ran 7,104 miles on the North Stafford Btf%376 words
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Advertisement154 1909-07-31 11 GHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, 25, South Bridge Road. First-class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crowna, Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite. Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders an 1 Brushes for sale. CRUSHED FOOD. Try it and Von Will ke Satitfiea. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform the154 words
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Advertisement86 1909-07-31 11 PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND IMPORTED SINCE SI7S BBWARR OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two Labels. BEHN MEYER A Co., Ltd., Sole Importer. J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. SALONA. The Siamese Cure for Dhoby Itch. Cares the worst cases in a few days and ace86 words
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Advertisement520 1909-07-31 12 bcale ot •barges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MistsJbMMM Wants of Every Description, H "ix Land, otc. to lot, are inserted at Ibe following rates One Insertion 51.20 per inch. Two 2.00 Throe 2.80 Six 6.20 Nino 6.40 Tw«.lvo 7.12 Twenty- tVve 10.00 (Each subsequent month 15 per inch.) The above rate in520 words
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Advertisement429 1909-07-31 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. lUTnt— row Llbm. on ot two laMfttoai, fl.oo R» u» IMb Rotl. of obaitn* NURSE WANTED. Wanted, an experienced Ko«lish Nurse for two children, _M years and 6 months. State qualifications, age and salary, to Mrs. Malcolm Watson. Klaug, I.M.S. IM6 SITUATION WANTED. By a European with thorough429 words
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Advertisement587 1909-07-31 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ■Ati —roar Urn om m two laMrMoa II .a B» lira Ibsll m. anl* «f tbm— OFFICE TO BE LET. Office on second floor ot. Mo. T, Battery Koad. Apply to Outhrte and Co.. Lid, o 1878 OFFIBE i 8000WN TO BE LET. With Immediate587 words
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Advertisement649 1909-07-31 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ■> tf i— rear LUm, om at tw >■■■■■■. HA Br »o« IMb, 8mI« of ObifM OFFICE ANO GODOWN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. BUM HOUBE TO LET. Westbourne, Gilstead Road, at present occupied.649 words
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Advertisement479 1909-07-31 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prioes. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheet*, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLBBS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Robber Articles, Bioyclo Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Solo Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANOT479 words
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Advertisement327 1909-07-31 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bint i-Vou LiiM, om or two lm.rtloiu, H.OC Bj th. tnoh. Mr i Se&U of Chugos. RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Good Rubber Btnmpa, 10 monthi old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantation), Ltd., Serembaa. C 1587 FOR SALE. Hulk Tanoarville," as she now lies ai Tanjong Pagar, close to327 words
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