The Straits Times, 16 December 1909
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Title Section13 1909-12-16 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.144 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement115 1909-12-16 1 KATZ BROS., LD. THIS "Qfiokra" V)riei/ele For BOYS GIRLS. These Tricycles are well made of Weldless Steel Tube, have Rubber-tyred Wheels and Good Adjustable Saddles. BARS. CRANKB. PEDALS-WELL NICKEL-PLATED. SIZES IlsT STOCK. $13. $15. $16. $18 EACH. TOY BAZAAR in FULL SWING. Proprietor: J. CARAPIET T«l«phoni: No. 68. THE BEST115 words
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Advertisement144 1909-12-16 1 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. To-Night! To-Night I! Grand Change of Programme 20 EXCELLENT PICTURES K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor. NEW YEAR BEA SPORTS. 1910. The annual REGATTA will be held on Saturday, the Ist January, 1910. Sailing races commence at 9.30 a.m., opposite -lobnston's Pier. Variety Entertainments commence at144 words
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Advertisement149 1909-12-16 1 ROBINSON AND CO. MYULE TIDE efvifaf** %S1 M M lOff Sterling-Silver Tripple m scent case, There is a Wide Choice Q Filled with (he Finest Perfomcs. OF ALL THAT IS V NEWEST BEST A Wmb c SILVER TBINKET BOXES, Mms^ml ■&< SILVER SHAVING SETS, \p SILVER-BACKED MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES, VTv^149 words
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Article931 1909-12-16 2 INITIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE COMPANY. Present Situation. Tbe statutory aeeting of the Chersonese (F. M. S.) Estates, Limited, was held on November 18, at 88, East-cheap, London, E.C., Mr. Noel Trotter (chairman o( the company) presiding, says tbe Financier of November 19. Mr. H M. Mitchell (representing the931 words
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Advertisement295 1909-12-16 2 Pilsen Beer. "PILSEN GIRL" Vl\ CvOl <*^B£. Mt? jfjhw <j£^ B^^^^^^ BHI 'off our i This Beer is guaranteed to be brewed from Malt and Hops and contains no Preservatives. It is made at Pilsen in Austria, and is the only genuine Pilsen Beer imported into this market. BEWARE of295 words
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Advertisement34 1909-12-16 2 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, as. South Bridge Road. Kinrt-clam Meohanioal Dentistry. Gold downs, Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite Duration ol Wear guaran teed. CHARGES MODERATE. FULL UNE DENTAL BUPPLIEB. Bos* Tooth Powdan and Brushes far Hie.34 words
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Advertisement161 1909-12-16 2 TEA Don't be undecided. A gift of Brooke Bond's Tea is just the thing for a Christmas present. It is sure to please your friends. BROOKE BONDS TEA Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Straits Settlements. Wholesale Agents: MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. 33)4 THB Empire Hotel, Xi ALA LUMPUR. F.M.B.161 words
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Advertisement213 1909-12-16 2 The Secret's Out lIIUI ThttfH-tralnti empf Its th. start efCotbttrp-s" giodmss. Trim tlf first t» III U (A* last drink It grips thi pmlati. Thi flabomr is delightful. In pmrltt I' l]^Sm^m^ii^i <" a food inistlmabt: /4^A WW If thi dnlir sfiaaM ask tour ti€QO tliilci, sat M BOUINVILLt W*^££^^^213 words
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Article525 1909-12-16 3 DECLINE RELATIVELY GREATER THAN IN FRANCE. Older Communities. Sir lorvome A. Baines took as tbc text of his presidential address to tho members ot the Koyal Statistical Society, who met in the Royal United Service Institution. Bacon* remark, The trne greatness of a State con sisteth essentially525 words
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Article500 1909-12-16 3 Health Experts Visit Company's Premises. The Earl of Arran, K. P., Sir James Cricbton- Browne, M. P.. P. R S.. and other directors of Bovril Limited, received a distinguished party ot health experts, on November 6, at the Bovril factory in London. The company included the members500 words
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Advertisement2332 1909-12-16 3 THEIARBEBT 4SS? J ACTUAL OUTPUT OF MANUFACTURERS &A M^ I PER DAY IN THE WORLD. FILMS BEARING THIB TRADE fIU Ufi) MARK UNEQUALLED IN THE WORLD. 80 MILES. PATHE Wm F RE RES AHEAD OF ALL^vH|^^,. OTHER ]l p WDUCERB. GRAND PRIX EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 1900. > "!^^^^^^^^9 R K A2,332 words
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Advertisement696 1909-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. Riyo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Throagh Bills of Ladicg issued for Ohina Coen, Persian Quit, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for Ohina) Delhi Deo 18 I696 words
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Advertisement587 1909-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular fortnightly sorvioe is maintained betw^T JAPAN a/d BUROPH by the Company's well-known TWIH-SCKBW STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, gpeoially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Eleotrioity, provided with exoellent aooommodation for First and587 words
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Advertisement626 1909-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA POBTB, POBT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE ANDSYDN3I. ALSO TAKING CABGO POit OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTB, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN <* NEW ZEALAND PORTB (with transhipment). *As indaoement offers. Smooth passage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly servioe to above ports is maintained626 words
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Advertisement120 1909-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTWMVAART-HAATBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTEBDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, OOLOMBO, POBT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER AND LISBON, AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamera are due on. or about the undermentioned ditea: OOTWABD SOHlWi.lt. 1909 1808 Rembrandt Deo 18 R. Willem 111 Deo 23 1910 1910120 words
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Advertisement587 1909-12-16 4 STEAMER BASLINSB. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBUR6. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straite, China sod Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direot, calling at Penans and Colombo. Taking cargo587 words
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Advertisement732 1909-12-16 4 BTEAHEB BAIUNIB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnlghly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneottoa) Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice varan) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki732 words
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Article156 1909-12-16 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 16. High Water, 0.46 a.m., 11.60 a.m. Ladies' Spoon. Balestier Range, 4.30 p.m. P. and U. homeward mail due. Governor goes to Taiping. Confirmation, St. Andrew's, 5.3). Lodge Eastern Gate. Alhambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborongh Cinematograph. Friday, December 17. High Water, 1 .30 a.m.,156 words
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Article212 1909-12-16 5 To-Dai. Malacca, Port Dickson, and P. Kwettenliam Poh Ann 8 pm Sambas aud Pamangkit Ban Fo Soon 3 pm 1'enaaR, Rangoon and Calcutta Lindula 4 pin blianghai Sencua 4 pm To-Mormow. KsaTPenaug. Cejlon, Australasia, Mauritius, India, Aden, Egypt, and via Briudni for Europe, etc. Himalaya 6 am212 words
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Article55 1909-12-16 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Delhi was signalled nt Pcoang at 5 a.m. to-day, and may be expected to arrive here to morrow nfttruoon. Tbe M. M. Company's Bteamer Yunnan left Colombo, on Tuesday, the 14th inut., and may be expected to arrive here on55 words
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Article64 1909-12-16 5 Left Binflkpore I Not 11 B. I. Nov IS M. M. Nov 19 P. *O. Nov 25 B. I. Nor M. M. Deo 3 P. A Dee 6 N. D. L. Deo 9 8.1. Dec 13 M. M. DnnlnLondo Deo 4 Dec .8 Deo 12 Deo 1764 words
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Article334 1909-12-16 5 Latest Arrivals. Vm«, Dot Govl., str, 2U tons, '28 orew, 1 gun :<OO b.p. CaptWiuk. From Rhio, Dec 15. For Rhio, Deo 17— Rdi. Dt Keren), Dat str 1315 torn, Capt Brast, Dec IS. From Sourabaya, Dee 11. Go. and 48 p. The Shipe Agency, Ltd. For Boura334 words
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86 1909-12-16 5 Wharves at which Vessels arc Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAGAK. Eir Wbabi Biaa— Nil. East W. Bboiiob I— Minilya, Enthin. Samoa No. 1 {BnuaWaitr)- lp->h. Bacnoa 2— Lindula, Tamba Mara. 3— Hydra. 4— Buyo Maru, Tugcls. s— VorwaerU. 6 Dagmar. 7— Nil. B—86 words
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Article77 1909-12-16 5 A car^o of oement and stone for Sir John Jackson arrived from London via Durban, yesterday, by the British steamer Longdale, which was two months and two days en route. A Chinese passenger on the Dutch steamer de Eerens died shortly beforo bis arrival from Sourabaya, yesterday. The77 words
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Article382 1909-12-16 5 Coming to Singapore Por P. and O. steamer Mooltau, connooting with the steamer Deli at Colombo, due December 17.— Mrs. H. Bovau, Mr. T. D. Sim.., Mr. Knight, Mr. aud Mrs. H. Elphick, Mr. C. K. Byers, Mrs. Elphick, sen., Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. E. 11.382 words
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Article46 1909-12-16 5 Tbe Chinese Naval Board has decided to allot one squadron for the protection of the Province of Kwang-tung. The southern division will be divided into three sections, viz (1) Canton and adjacent prefectures (2) Kiangchow, Liencbow and Kinchow and (8) Weichow and Kitsiak.46 words
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Article233 1909-12-16 5 Finance Commerce. Sinouobb, Decikbb* 16, 1909. EXCHANOE. On London— Bank 4 m/s S/4 j Demand M 2/4 3 v Private 6 m/s 2/4 J do 8 m/s 3/4 On Germany— Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/s 244 do 8 m/f 246J On France— Bank d/d 1941 Private 8 m/s 299233 words
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Article259 1909-12-16 5 Valui Paid Up CoKFAJTt Last Dirn>«n> Boti 8 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 t 1 1 1 10 1 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 6h 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1 1259 words
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Article620 1909-12-16 5 a/--2 1 l 1 l l l l l r i i i i i i i t i i i i i i f i i a/--l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 1 7/6/ T i 2/I l l l620 words
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Article160 1909-12-16 5 10 10 so 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 II 10 7 60 10 Kastern Smelting Co., Ltd Fraser' Nntc, Ltd." Hotel van Wiik Co. Ltd. Uowßrth Brakine Ltd. „7% Preterenoe K»U Brothers, Ltd. Delorrod 8% Com. Preterenoe Maynard 4 Co., Ltd.160 words
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Advertisement240 1909-12-16 5 Straits "(Dimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane. ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per four lines for one or two insertions. Notioee of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, 11 each insertion For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Sc.vlb Ratrs240 words
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Advertisement320 1909-12-16 5 Fascination of the East f "feu Un ftriKOm Xck /V EtypllanClgireites ha/« JEr? SV^L be.nbrou:Si b,/Hc-n. J*-B._ 3la^*^ M < R. F S^^** JsT \k. in iSeir iwo brind. Ml Jgßm. VJ^V-V known a. Bouton Rouge Egyptian Cigarettes fr^ t Th- cart with which th*y »rt made. und«r tdral J[n_^~320 words
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Advertisement182 1909-12-16 5 BTOOMVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ NEDERLAND. Tbe Company's MaU Bteamer, KONINO WILLEM 111, will leave Bataria on Deoembar It at 6 p.m., and is eipeoted to arrive hen on Deoember 2), at B a.m. She will sail for SABANO, COLOMBO. BDKZ, PORT-SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS, TANGIER LISBON and AMSTERDAM on DeoemberW, at Ip.m. for182 words
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1007 1909-12-16 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16. SCOTS WHA HAE. These be sad times we live in. The cherished delusions of onr youth have been shattered one by one by persons who call themselves critical historians, and if we would preserve our reputations for candonr. we most be prepared to doubt1,007 words
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Article31 1909-12-16 6 Field operations will take place on Friday next A new rest house is to be built at onoe in Jesselton, as the present one has been found to be too small.31 words
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Article25 1909-12-16 6 The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the residence of Mrs. Cherry, Mt. Sophia, this afternoon, at 4.80 o'clock.25 words
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Article24 1909-12-16 6 Judgment has been given at Penang, in favour of the defendant in the Mahomed Ariff maintenance case. The defendant is a well-known Malay millionaire.24 words
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Article27 1909-12-16 6 Miss L. Willson, of Leicester, who is seventeen years old, had jast taken part in the remarkable campanologioal feat of ringing 6,040 grandsire triples at Gilmorton Church.27 words
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Article35 1909-12-16 6 The winding up is threatened of the Law Guarantee Trust, wbiob has lost the enormous sum of three millions. It is (eared that a oall of a million pounds will be made upon the Trust.35 words
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Article40 1909-12-16 6 The Board of Foreign Aifairs in Peking is collection evidenoe to establish the ownerabip by China of villages adjacent to Macao. This is being done as a preliminary stop prior to meeting the Portuguese Minister to discus the delimitation question.40 words
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Article18 1909-12-16 6 Mr. J. W. Haddon, assistant government analyst, has had to go to hospital with an attack of fever.18 words
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Article18 1909-12-16 6 The Alhambranew string orchestra is being greatly appreciated, the Ooanese musicians proving themselves very effioient with their instruments.18 words
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Article22 1909-12-16 6 Capt. Chancellor, inspector general of police, and the Right Rev. Bishop Barrilon were passengers from Malacca by the Lady Weld, this morning.22 words
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Article24 1909-12-16 6 The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Singapore has boon pleased to accept the office of Patron of the Indian Christian Association of Singapore.24 words
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Article30 1909-12-16 6 A more conspicuous position has been given at Sandringham to Queen Alexandra's Chinese joss-houae, the only genuine one in England, wbioh was presented to her by the Ute Admiral Keppel.30 words
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Article37 1909-12-16 6 The Malay Mail understands that a representative of a well known engineering firm in Singapore has recently been to Kuala Langat on a visit connected with the proposed erection of a suspension bridge across the Langat River.37 words
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Article46 1909-12-16 6 Mr. E. R. Kook informs us that in the Laporto theft case, on the 18th inst., the jeweller Tye Foon, for whom he appeared, was acquitted of the charge of dishonestly retaining the stolen rings, the magistrate not calling upon him to enter upon his defence.46 words
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Article47 1909-12-16 6 The unarmoured cruiser Bellona has returned to Pembroke Dockyard, after completing her official steam trials. During an eight hours' full speed run the vessel maintained a speed of 25.9 knots. Steaming with the wind and tide over a measured mile a speed of 28.2 knots was obtained.47 words
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Article49 1909-12-16 6 The Dutch steamer Pahud which blew up at Belawan, Deli, arrived in Singapore, this morning, with the name van Noort, having been rechristened as well as repaired. She bad a general cargo from Batavia and 805 passengers, amongst whom was Mr. James Leighton, who piloted the Cleveland to Batavia.49 words
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Article53 1909-12-16 6 Traffic at Cavonagh bridge was much disorganised, at about 10.30 a.m. today, by the passage of a long line of bullock carts laden with specie from the Government treasury. The carts filed out on to the bridge in front of the traffic, checking the streams of vehicles which were headed53 words
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Article59 1909-12-16 6 No less than 10,064,370 cigars and 1,082 pounds of leaf tobacco were shipped from the Philippine* to the United States during the month of November, wbiob is an increase of over two million of cigars over the month of October. Altogether, thirty million of cigars have left Manila for the59 words
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Article63 1909-12-16 6 In view of large shipments expected from the Far East during the next six months, the Austrian Lloyd is said to be placing the steamers Moravia, Istria, India, and Mcl pomene, and the chartered steamer (i t-rm tnia in her lines as extra stetmers. Trieste is said to have contracted63 words
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Article66 1909-12-16 6 As wired by Renter, the North German Lloyd steamer Lutzow ran aground while entering Naples, on November 10, at the outer mole. It seems that divers were sent down to examine the ship's bottom, and it was found that the outer plates wore only slightly bent. The steamer was refloated66 words
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Article77 1909-12-16 6 Under the auspices of the Indian Christian Association, Mr. M. Ramacbaodram and the Rev. Mr. Matthes, delivered special addresses in Tamil, the former on Temperance and the latter on Purity, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, respectively, at the Short St. Girls' School. Both the addresses were very interesting, instructive and77 words
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Article104 1909-12-16 6 Mr. J. G. Campbell mentioned to Mr. Justiod Sercombe Smith, at the supreme court, this morning, the case of J. Seth v. H. Abrams, saying that it had been agreed by Mr. Cooke Yarborougb, who appeared for the defendant, and himself, for the plaintiff, that the best course would be104 words
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Article221 1909-12-16 6 A copy of the Blue Book for 1908, recently issued, which we oame aoro*s in the Supreme Court, contains numerous amusing discrepancies. As an example, among the Government pensioners appears the name of Sir F. A. Swettenbam, K. C. M. 0., and the service for which the pension is granted221 words
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Article463 1909-12-16 6 The governor of British North Borneo has gone into residence at Jeaailton for the usual period of six months. Mr. J. M. Sinclair, the commercial agent for the Government of the State of Victoria, Australia, has been on a trip to Sandakan. A wedding has been arranged463 words
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Article44 1909-12-16 6 Messrs. Rehn, Meyer and Co. inform us that, acuordiog to a telegram received from Hongkoag. the Prinz Ludwig will most probably be ready to leave Hongkong, on SUurday next, and should therefore arrive hero on or about Wednesday, the 22ad inst.44 words
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Article51 1909-12-16 6 The late Mr. BurLinshaw. who di«d in England, a short time ago, and who practised in Singapore as a solicitor for about 35 years, left property in Siogipore amounting to •964,000. The probate duty paid to Government was 954,000— quite a windfall to the Government in these51 words
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Article101 1909-12-16 6 The report of Dr. D. K. McDowell, the registrar of births and deaths, shows that during the week ended December 11, 200 deaths were registered in Singapore, equal to a death-rate of 87.45 per thousand ot the estimated population. Malarial fever claimed 88 deaths, dysentery 10, bronchitis101 words
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Article116 1909-12-16 6 Mr. L. Haimovich, gem and pearl merchant of Lloyd Rl, had received a letter from Mr. Walter Goodfellow, the well known Datura list, who is accompanying the British Geographical Society's expedition to Now Guinea. It is written from Batavia and states that the expedition has to116 words
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Article144 1909-12-16 6 The London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, writing on Njvember 18, stated:-! hear that King Manuel is making a very good impression. The gossip from Windsor is that personally he is very much liked, and thougu he certainly came here with a reputation fir having what in a144 words
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Advertisement175 1909-12-16 6 CHAMPAGNES l botu I dot. i-botta. Dufant Fils and Cie (Epernay) »25 •iW Paul Uommier k Co., Extra Quality, Oold Marque. 82 86 Irroy Co., Carte dOr, Ex. Sec., Extra Quality. 48 46 Lanson Pere et Fils, Extra Quality 44 47 Due de Montebello, Maximum Sec. 46 48 Oiesler 4175 words
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Advertisement202 1909-12-16 6 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. CHANGE OF PROBRAMME. TO-NIGHT. NEW PICTURES. Special Music By the Albambra New String Orchestra, Just arrived tioin Calcutta ex ss. Lindula RESU RRECTION. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy's Novel. Tulioy's Novel is so well-known, that it is scarcely necessary to do more than present this beautiful Picture. THa!202 words
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Advertisement15 1909-12-16 6 Latest advertisements of the day "appear on page 6 as well as on page P.15 words
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Article104 1909-12-16 7 BUDGET SHOWS A SUBSTANTIAL SURPLUS. Recovery from tbe Period of Depression. Radii's Tklboram| London, December 16 An Ottawa telegram says that in the Dominion House of Commons the Minister of Finance. Hon. W. S. Fielding, presented the annual budget. It showed the estimated revenue to bo 97* millions104 words
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Article85 1909-12-16 7 FALSE RUMOURS OF IMPENDING WAR. Official Assurances of Peace. [RII'TIR'S TILBOPAMJ London, December 16. An official statement, issued at St Petersburg, denies rumours circulated in the Press that another war with Japan is inevitable. The statement declares that Russo-Japan-ese- relations are most friendly, and have been consolidated85 words
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Article68 1909-12-16 7 PRINCE HENRY'S EXPOSURE OF A BEASTLY LIE." Friendship for British Naval Officers. Rioter's Tblbsram.| London, December 15. Prinoe Henry of Prussia has telegraphed to Dr. Lnnn, describing as a beastly lie tbe report that the toast drunk nightly on German men -of war in the North Sea68 words
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Article52 1909-12-16 7 Operation Less Successful Than was Hoped. |Rt disk's Tb leu ram] London, December 16. A Brussels telegram says that owing to the presence of an old intestinal complaint the operation on King Leopold was not so successful as was hoped. The condition of the patient appears to have52 words
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Article50 1909-12-16 7 Convention Between Britain and Germany. |R*UTIR'g TELKORAM] London, December 15. A Berlin telegram says that an Anglo German convention has been concluded for the mutual protection of trade marks in KoreaIt empowers the commits to prosecute their •wn nationals for the unauthorised use of trade marks.50 words
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Article47 1909-12-16 7 Takes Over the Metric Standards. [Rioter's Teleoram| London, December 16. A Paris telegram says the Chinese minister has attended the International Board of Weights aad Measures to take formal possession of tie metric standards in connection with the introduction of the metric system in China.47 words
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Article35 1909-12-16 7 Reported Proposals for British Participation. [Riutm's TblboramJ London, December 16. Sir Ernest Cassel is in Berlin, and it is believed that he is negotiating tor participation in the construction of the Baghdad rail-35 words
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Article21 1909-12-16 7 [Die Ostasiatischs Lloyd Tbumiam] Berlin, December 15. The Turkish parliament has passed the Tigris Euphrates Anglo- Turkish shipping monopoly.21 words
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Article31 1909-12-16 7 I)B« OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TbLBOEAm] Berlin, December 15. Tho Brunswick wedding is taking place to-day, and the Emperor and Empress of Germany and the King of Bulgaria are present.31 words
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Article25 1909-12-16 7 |Drr Ostasiatischi Llotd Telegram Berlin, December 15. Holland has withdrawn the bill for making a thirty per cent, increase of import duties.25 words
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Article148 1909-12-16 7 Farewell Gathering at Kuala Kangsar. (Fbom Oik Special Reprksbntative.) Kuala Kangsar, December 16. Yesterday evening, Sir John Anderson gave his final banquet to the Sultans, at at Government Honse, at which only the hou>e party was present. It is understood that, in the course of a148 words
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Article67 1909-12-16 7 Projected Visit to Bangkok Abandoned. (From Ocr Own Correspondent). Penang, December 16. The steamer St. Croix has arrived here bringing Mr. H. N. Anderson, of the East Asiatic Co. Prinoe Waldemar and his three sons were on the ship as far as Colombo, but on hearing of the67 words
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Article93 1909-12-16 7 Costly Scheme Sanctioned by Government. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 15. Penang's water scheme has been approved by the Government whioh also approved of the sum of S 200,000 being t ikeu from the 1907 loan and utilised for the improvement of the drainage in93 words
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Article63 1909-12-16 7 (Fro* Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 15. In the case in which a nonia, Vi Boi Nio, summoned her husband, Lim Li Tat, alias Mohamed N'oor, a Chajstian Chinaman who tamed Mohamodan, for maintenance, the matter has now been referred to the Assizes. The point at issue is63 words
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Article26 1909-12-16 7 (From Oik Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 16. Messrs. John Turner and W. Duncan have presented caps for the roadster-races at the next Penang meeting.26 words
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Article19 1909-12-16 7 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 15. The Rertani estate rubber returns for November is 9,400 lbs.19 words
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Article178 1909-12-16 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Labuan, December 11. Insp. Crummey left for Brunei on the 6th to make farther enquiries into the shooting case, at Pautai. The liner Cleveland is duo here from Batavia on the loth inst., and the Coal Co., Agents, are making arrangements for the entertainment178 words
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Article302 1909-12-16 7 FIRST SESSION CONCLUDED YESTERDAY. The Licence Fee for Rubber Dealers. (From Our Special Representative.) Kuala Kangsar, December 16. Tho Federal Council again considered the Supply Bill, this morning, and the measure was passed as revised in committee. The bill provides i.r an expenditure of 126,965,898. The Chandu302 words
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Article411 1909-12-16 7 Contractor Charged with Culpable Homicide. On November 16, Tan Chian, taikong of a lighter, took his boat to Pulo Obin, where after being loaded with granite slabs, it was ordered by Yeo Cboow Ho, the cmtrpctor, to leave the pier. As the tide was very strong411 words
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Article169 1909-12-16 7 Brigadier-General Langdon scored neatly in his evidence in the South African meat case, on November 17, and was complimented heartily by Mr. Scrutton, K.C., on having expressed the feelings of the whole court. The Brigadier said be bad not seen a great many of the169 words
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Article1363 1909-12-16 7 VISIT TO THE MALAY SCHOOL AT KUALA KANGSAR. Illuminations and Fireworks. (From Our Special Correspondent). Kuala Kangsar, Sunday. Yesterday afternoon, His Exoellenoy the High Commissioner paid a formal visit to the handsome new Malay residential college which now stands on the padang, on one's left coming from1,363 words
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Article343 1909-12-16 7 Kampong Samboe Foreshore Case Nearin^ Conclusion. Mr. Stevens concluded his argument on behalf of the appellants in the Kampong Samboe foreshore case before the court of appeal, yesterday afternoon, and Mr. Ellis replied on behalf of the Crown. He contended that there had been a break343 words
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Article184 1909-12-16 7 Special Car to Carry Forty Passengers. The construction of the latest type of Zeppelin airship, the Zeppelin IV, has been undertaken, says Renter's Berlin correspondent, by the Zeppelin Airship Company, Limited, whose headquarters are at Frankfort on -Main. The Zeppelin IV is intended for passenger transport,184 words
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Article151 1909-12-16 7 WHAT ARE OFFICE HOURS An Interesting Point Decided at Shanghai. The case of A. Heck v. Arnhold, Karberg and Co., has again been before the German Consular Court. The Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, having been asked to given an opinion, replied in effect that no local custom existed according to151 words
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Article37 1909-12-16 7 A parson attached to the American legation at Peking, has been arrested locally by Chief Detective Inspector Taylor, and will be held pending extradition proceedings. It is alleged that he is wanted on a charge of emneulemeat37 words
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Article2768 1909-12-16 7 FIRST BUSINESS SESSION ON MONDAY. New Legislation. RUBBER DEALERS' ENACTMENT DISCUSSED. Activity of Unofficial. (From Ocb Spkcial OhMMMR) Kuala Kangsar, Monday. The Federal Council held its fir-,t strictly business meeting, this morning, in the Chamber situated near Government House which was the scene of the picturesque opening ceremony2,768 words
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Article231 1909-12-16 8 Details of the Crystal Palace Festival Scheme. Arrangements have been completed for holding a Festival of the Empire at the Crystal Palace next summer. The Council at the head of the scheme consists of the Karl of Plymouth (chairman), Lord Avebury, Lord Strathcona, Lord Bnrhan, and Lord231 words
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Article143 1909-12-16 8 Inmate Kills Another for Refusing to Tell a Secret. A scrioue conflict in reported to have taken place in a Valencia asylum. An inmate named Podoli was often talking about a bidden treasure, but he always cunningly refused to disclose the place. These stories aroused the143 words
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Article20 1909-12-16 8 Sir Erneot Sbackleton hat: been presented with Uie Livingstone gold medal of the Royal ScottUb SfcCictj by tbaßtri J C»mp«rd.oi»u.20 words
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Article821 1909-12-16 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn. Value. Bayer*. Sellers. 2/. Allagar 2/7 J 8/2/- Options 1/- 1/8 a/- Anglo-Malay 18/6 13/9 £1 Anglo- Sumatra 81/6 86/. 1 Banteng 80/0821 words
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Article453 1909-12-16 8 Annual General Meeting Held at Shanghai. In the coarse of his remarks at the twentyfourth annual general meeting of the Perak Sugar Cultivation Company held, on the 2nd inst. at Shanghai, Mr. W. V. Drummond i cli air man of directors) said lt is perhaps unnecessary453 words
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Advertisement391 1909-12-16 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTEO. Wanted by a large local firm, a good European assistant for Import Department and general offioe work. Apply Importer," 0/0 Straits Times. U2618 BOOK-KEEPER WANTEO. Wanted, Chinese Clerk with thorough knowledge of Hook keeping. Apply to Guthrie Co., Ltd. 3516 YOUNG MAN FOR RUBBER EBTATE391 words
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Advertisement450 1909-12-16 8 THE RIGHT MEDICINE FOR PELVIC TROUBLES FOUND IN PE-RU-IMA. MRS. CAROLINE KRAMER. Fort Collins, Col., writes "The majority of women who ar« suffering from disordered periods and other pelvic troubles, have such strong faith In doctors that they allow them to experiment on them for kidney, liver or stomach troubles450 words
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Advertisement248 1909-12-16 8 "Moutrie" TRANSPOSING PIANO Is an Ideal Instrument FOB THB "MESS" Simplest, Cheapest and Most Perfect on tbo Market. FOR HIRE OR PURCHASE. S.Moutrie&Co. (LIMITED;, THE ARCADE, RAFFLES SQUARE. STAMPS We bave just purchased from a reliable collector a few fine stamps, and can now supply our customers with a limited248 words
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Advertisement599 1909-12-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM KAV, C 6. LTD Ihf CcmpsnleV ■teaman srs derpaebsd from LWaipoot obiwards for the Straits, China ani Japan svery week and from Japan homewards fcr London, Amsterdam and Antwerp erery fortnight (or Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,599 words
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Advertisement355 1909-12-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAV.CJK.LTD. I'm «»em if Ibis Cjgaiin? maintain r 'gnlitr direot serrioe between Oalootta, Straltr, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking oargo, ■v through Bills of Lading for Oanton, Swatow, Wop, Ohetoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtoie Porti, Formosa, tbe Philippines, Ac, Ao. Bt*amer« Tom Commander Kcniaa «,885 R. O.355 words
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Advertisement241 1909-12-16 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Lino. THB RATIONAL HIGHWAY 10 BUBOFB TIA OHIHA JAPAN, CANADA ul Ue UHITKD STATES Boat* bom Hoogkcng, via Shanghai, HagaMkJ. (Inland Bes ol J*pu), Kobe, Yokohama. Viotorla and Vanoonrer, R.M.B. ■Emmaai or In>u" 1 Twto-Mrcw iteaR.M.B. 'E»ii«i ov241 words
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Advertisement214 1909-12-16 9 ■^^^^^■^^■^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"■^"^^■^^^■■■■BB^Baanaaaaaßa^.^ SPECIAL SMOKING MIXTURE. This Speciality is a blend of rare K£&£^§SdawaV^H Tobaccos which have been stored in H TrO n L IVk bond by us for many years. It has fl&M TB «n a Mdß| IGP ID. been our custom in those years which I I produce the finest214 words
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Advertisement689 1909-12-16 9 DIABETES CAN BE CURED. IT is true there is a rumour that Diabetes is an incurable disease wbich is J by those who know of no medicine to cure Diabetes, but, certainly, Piabet not an incurable disease, at least, if there is any genuine remedy. It is Guaranteed that there689 words
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Advertisement487 1909-12-16 10 INSURANCE. MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF MNADk. Established 1887. It has to-day, more business in foroo than any other Canadian Life Company ever had at the same age. All claims, loans, cash-surrenders, eta, are promptly settledlby the General Agents *A Singapore and Penang, without the delay of reference to Head487 words
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Advertisement476 1909-12-16 10 INSURANCE. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIBB, LIFE, MABINE, AOCIDEHT, GUARANTIEE. ASSETS exceed 417,000,000. W. A. SIMS, f 1876 HuijM, EtHera Branch. HORWICH UNION FIRE INBURANOE 3OOIETY OF NORWICH A LONDON KitablUhed 1787. FOB FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amonnt inland 435J.000.000. Lomci {«ld 1 11,800,008 Premium income. 1 906,000. lntaruoe effeoted476 words
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Advertisement580 1909-12-16 10 BANKING* CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■OOBPOBATjSD BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Oapttal in 80,000 Bbare* of ilOeach 1,100, 000 feaerre Fnnd «1,g74,00d ieaerre Liability of Proprietor. 41,100,000 BACKERS. Bank oi England. Rational Baak of Sooilaad. C*e ftoadoa Oity A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aeoonni* an580 words
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Advertisement580 1909-12-16 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTBA6EEB' SALE At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan k Co.'s Salerooms, Monday, December 20, at 2.30 p.m. Valuable Freehold Land in the District of Rochore, Area 16,608 square feet, part of grant No. 874, together with the dwelling and tannery thereon, known as No. 1 1:>, Campong Bugis.580 words
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Advertisement699 1909-12-16 10 SALES BY AUCTION, -A.XJOTIO3ST S-AZjIE VALUABLE CURIOS AND FANCY GOODS. GLASS SHOWCASES AND SHOP-FITTINGS. THE PROPERTY OF MESSRS. POHOOMULI, BROS., (Changing Premises), To be held at No. 40 k, High Street, ON WEDNEBDAY, DECEMBER 15. AND FRIDAY. DECEMBER 17. Commencing each day at 10 80 am. Indian and Chinese silverware699 words
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Advertisement262 1909-12-16 10 AUCTION BALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES, At Messrs. H. L. Coghlan A Co.'s Sale rooms On Monday, December 20, at 3.30 pm. Nob. 62,68,64, Jalan Sultan, Area 8,681 square feet, Oovt. Lease with about 46 years to ran. Monthly Rent »."i:i. Nos 180, 181, 182, 188, 184 Viotoria Street, Area262 words
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Article1126 1909-12-16 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Brooklands Track. The season at the Brooklinds track seems to be dying hard, if indeed it can be said to be dying at all. Though the racing meetings are over the energetic management, together with enterprising manufacturers, continue to provide interesting faro1,126 words
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Advertisement319 1909-12-16 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches A Engine Sets AS SUPPLIED TO Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Fall particulars and prices from the Solo Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. ftOVER CARS mm The 6 H.P. Rover Car, Special Finish, Two Ignitions, Hood and Wind Screen, is the ideal car for319 words
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Advertisement197 1909-12-16 11 1 Grand XMAS Show Po reef aln Tea Services, Sliver and Antimony Ware, Damascene Work, Ivory Figures, Silk Screen, etc., etc. WRKU 8 WORKS OF ARTISTIC MERIT. 4* Popular G. OTOMUNE &C 0 HAVE YOU TRIED OUR lEMONADE, LEMON SQUASH, m CHAMPAGNE CIDER P -Tloßt delicious and refreshing. All our197 words
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Advertisement456 1909-12-16 12 WANTS. BILL COLLECTOR WANTED. anted, Bill Collector. Security required. Aiviy S., c o Straits Times. am CHAPERON WANTED. ILcquircd a Chaperon for a few months for English lady travelling in Native States. Apply F., c/o Straits Times. i5Ol PROOF READER WANTED. Wanted, I'rool Reader for News l>epartment. Good salary given.456 words
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Advertisement608 1909-12-16 12 TO BE LET OB SOLDOFFICES TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. ulB6B HOUSES TB BE LET. Not. 81 ul SS, Ultltalioa HiU, Blvar Valley Bom*. Apply to LEE OHEHQ lAS •adOo. UTI BFFIIE ft BBDBWK T3 BE LET. Witk Immediate608 words
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Advertisement585 1909-12-16 12 TO BE lET OH 80LD. hOUSE TO LET FURNISHED. Hollycroft," Stevens Road. Entry March 12. Apply to M. E. Plampton, c/o Adauison, Oilfillan i Co., Ltd. u2156 HOUSE TO BE LET. Burnbrae, Anderson Road, to be let, nnfurniahed, immediately. Rent $100. Apply H. L. Coghlan and Co., Auctioneers. a 1050585 words
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Advertisement631 1909-12-16 12 HOTICEB. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. A List of applications for public house licences to be considered at the meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices on Tuesday, December 21st. 1909. may be seen on application at the Colonial Secretary's Office and at the Chinese Protectorate during the usual office hours. Singapore, December631 words
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Advertisement486 1909-12-16 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreadod at Moderate Prices. AH kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT486 words
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Advertisement246 1909-12-16 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. TURNOUT FOR SALE. Comprising well-bred Mare, rubbertyrcti Palauquin, newly done up, and new Harness etc. Apply to I c/o Straits Times. 2500 COBS AND PONIES FOR SALE. ■lust landed per s.s. Euryalus a select lot of Cobs and l'onies, thoroughly broken to Saddle and Harness. Any reasonable246 words
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