The Straits Times, 2 February 1911
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Title Section13 1911-02-02 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.479 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 2. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1911-02-02 1 WATSON'S No. 1 O Whisky THE BEST. KATZ BROS., LD. SPECIAL NEW LINES IN Gents' All-Wool Sweaters. THE NEW STYLE ROLL COLLAR POLO COLLAR COAT BWEATER. SWEATER. PROTECTOR BWEATER. All Sizes in Stock from 3O to 45 AT POPULAR PRICES. KATZ BROS., LD. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD, c n We Stock112 words
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Advertisement132 1911-02-02 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE, AGRI-HORTICULTURAL BHOW SINGAPORE, 1010. Arranged Floral Baaketa, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all descriptions. Wedding orders reoeive special attention MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Prices Moderate. Cot Flowers rom oar own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURSBRIBS AND132 words
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Advertisement230 1911-02-02 1 rtg£ >«^gSgtfefc. TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND. A CABIN TRUNKS, /SSStSk SUIT CASES, /M^RH KIT BAGS, ETC. No. 3700 L- Superior Nut Cowhide Kit Bag IhßkWßßß^H^^Jb^*.* Lined Warp, Brsss Front Sliding Lock, Braes Tarn- IIi3?BB8BBb@E»*?T^' over Clip*", Two Stout Straps all round, Pair y^ I wW^^^ Handles, a strong and wtll230 words
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Article884 1911-02-02 2 PROBABLE LARGE INCREASE IN THE VOTES. Total of Forty-tbree Millions. According to the New York Herald's naval correspondent in England, the British Navy Estimates for the financial year 1011-13, which will be one of the tint tilings to be dealt with by the Cabinet wher it meets, will884 words
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Article90 1911-02-02 2 The Java Bode calls attention to the prevalence of appendicitis among children under 15 years of age at Batavia. It was hardly known there a few years back, bat cases are now becoming commoner every year. One peculiar feature is that in families, when one child gets appendicitis, several others90 words
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Advertisement106 1911-02-02 2 'Hazeline* Snow' tnuac du4 Pure ami Neither cool as SN7Tw4 sticky mountain •*f 'a^B nor A snow I 8*' c: s y Greatly r> 'ln< for Prickly Heat Its soothing and healing properties produce a delicious feeling of coolness and comfort. The ideal balm for painful sunburn, I it instantly106 words
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Advertisement73 1911-02-02 2 A RELIABLE REMEDY. You are not experimenting on yourself when you take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for a cold as that preparation has won its great reputation and extensive sale by its remarkable cures of colds, and can always be depended upon. It is equally valuable for adults and children73 words
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Advertisement491 1911-02-02 2 WAH HENG CO. Photographic Stores, DEVELOPING, PRINTING ENLARGING AM ATBUHS 1 WORK. Plates, Papers, Films, Chemicals, Cameras, Lenses, and General Photographic Materials. Frames of every variety made to order. No. 95, North Bridge Rd., Opposite Adelphi Hotel. M /A ufe »nd limple mneaT<°*\ I fs l «ull*r M.cU.n C*.. B.rnb.,491 words
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Advertisement249 1911-02-02 2 NEW JEWELLERY Fox* 1911 We have on show an euorrauss stock stock of Jewellery, a large Qaantity ol whioh is entirely new— either recently imported or mannfaotnred. These are OF THE LATEST DESIGNS and will Buit the most faaWkxia. We are offering oar jewels at prieee to suit all parses,249 words
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Article731 1911-02-02 3 RECORD HiAR FOR 1 HE ATLANTIC COMPANY. New Steamers Building. Thr Livi-rpuol correspondent of Nm I'nily Telegraph wrote on January 1:—1 In vi' tin- fn< t that for two years the (nn.net Company's ordiim-y shaJrulioUU i lia <-■ had nor dividend, it will be pleasant New Year's reading731 words
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Article163 1911-02-02 3 Provinion is mado iv the Army Orders for 1911. for the taking of this year's census iv military establishments. The census will be tuki'ii <mi the night of Sunday. April 2. At Ktutidiis with a military population of over 100, the local cenHiix authority, in communicatinii163 words
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Article66 1911-02-02 3 There is a widespread feeling amoug the foreign community in Bangkok that a suitablo memorial should be erected to King ChuliUongkorn, and in furtherance of that object it proposed to add to the efficiency and increane the UKcfulnewi of the Bangkok Nurmug Home, by installing an up-to-date operating room, maternity66 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement454 1911-02-02 3 GREAT SALE OF BOOKS BOOKLOVERS IN THE EAST INDIES. Should take advantage of The Times Book Club's great Sale of DA VO Vflll Sur P lnß Book*, containing thousands of bargains, many of which PAYS YOU are not likely to be met with again. Rare books, important books, books of454 words
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Advertisement58 1911-02-02 3 ABSOLUTELY B«FF. When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Coufjh Remedy. It will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This rumedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given us confidently to a baby as to an58 words
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Advertisement223 1911-02-02 3 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPaEHENSIVE SURVEY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecasts of Production, and Estimate* of Future Profits. Reprinted from the Straiti Time*. Tbe valuable series of artioles pnblinho.l reoently have boen reprinted in a coo. venif nt pocket form. Pri«* $1 op Post Free to any part of223 words
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Advertisement834 1911-02-02 3 l*l*l* vC«I%%*I*I I\\*r* •'•v.vXvXvX*' yso^ There is no need to Vifc^ :>:£jj|r use boiling water when using ITSunlicMitll I soap and it does not matter whether the water M|: •:<•:•& is hard or soft the result is the same. M<\ •i^SX A vln kbour. ?@?2ti\. _J< A •■vlnt ol time,834 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement616 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pHFo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR'CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMODTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading isnued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Bteamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) 1911 Asstye Apl 7 Aasaye616 words
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Advertisement546 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. SJi EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this sorvice have been specially designed and constructed, and546 words
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Advertisement664 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. AMD TOYO KISEN KAISHA. The two greet steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 12,000 ton», twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known st.-ara.TH CHINA. ARIA, MONGOLIA MAN CHURIA NIPPON MARU, TENYO MaKU664 words
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Advertisement232 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMBHIP LINE. Tub NATIONAL HIGH WAY TO BUROPE VIA CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. Route bom Hongkong via Shaingbai, Nagasaki (Inland Soa of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanoouver. R.M.S. Bmfbbss or Irou Twin screw stoam U.M.S. Empbbssof Japan I232 words
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Advertisement543 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. SSjfcW The steamers of this Company maintain a ragolar service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straiti, I hina and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerbaven direct, oalling at Penang and Colombo.543 words
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Advertisement669 1911-02-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The faat and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonnecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden. Colombo, Penaog, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai,669 words
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Article200 1911-02-02 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 3. High Water, 0.K9 a.m., 11.68 a.m. B. I. homeward mail close*, 3 Chinese Week of Prayer, Y. M. C. A., 8. Friday, February 3. High Water 17 am. 0.88 p.m. Chamber of Commerop. 2.15. Legislative Council, 2 80. N. D. L outward mail200 words
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Article246 1911-02-02 5 To-Dav. K3-Ppp»nc Mid Murtmii taking mails for Europe a«o., vih Bnmhuy Tli ingwa 3 pm Utlio a. Port Dicksnn and Port bwetteuham Malacca 3 pm Malacca Horg Ho 3 pm Bagan C. Hook Kian 4 pro Bangkok Breid 4 pm Batavia V. Her Capellen 4 pm Iloilo246 words
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Article148 1911-02-02 5 The Imp. German mail steamer Yorck, having left Penang yesterday at midnight, may be expected to arrive here to-morrow at 7 a.m. Bhe will probably be despatched for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan ports, the same day, at 6 p in. The B. I. oontraot packet steamer Teesta148 words
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Article332 1911-02-02 5 Latest Arrivals. Bridte, Nor etr 6*o ton«, Captain Kolkmtn, leb 2. From Panpkok, Jnn 27. 0.0. d.p. Low Bam. For Bangkok, l-'eb 4 K<U. Ban to Soon. I) it atr Til tnna, Capt Odink. 1 b 1. From Poutianak. Jan 31. 0.0. and 67 d.p. Thong Ek. For332 words
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102 1911-02-02 5 Vessels at Tan j ong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAOAR. East Wiurk Bvsin— Kuantan. East W. Section No. I— Thongwa, Tata SIIKKRS WIIAHF -Nil. Main \V. Bmi, No 2-Silesia, Chinko Maru. B— Nil. 4 Veiona. ■i ii Gorgon. 6 Anteior, Carnarvonshire102 words
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Article605 1911-02-02 5 Arrivals Per steamer Bin Fo Soon, Feb. I.—From Pontianak: Mr and Mrs. Gnggitz. 1' r rtenmer de Klerk, Feb. 2 —From Batavia: Mr. de Joogh. Expected to Arrive. Per P. and O. steamer Nore. dne February 8— Mr. W. L. S. Gwatkin, Mr-,. Eber, Mr. and Mrs.605 words
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Article63 1911-02-02 5 The Viceroy of India has been authorised by the King definitely to announce that it is Their Majesties' intention to visit Calcutta, when they go to India for the great Durbar at Delhi. This announcement will create profound satisfaction among the people of this city, who will thus be afforded63 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 5 Sir Thomas Lipton has had a disagreeable adventure with a lunatic who, under the name of Detective Inspector Welldon, gained access to Sir Thomas's study at Southgate. The lmiiitii- very quickly adopted a threatening attitude demanding assistance and produced a razor. Sir Thomas, however, succeeded in calming him and quietly53 words
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Article249 1911-02-02 5 Finance Commerce. Sinqapohk Fkbroabt 2, 1911. EXCHANOE. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demand 3/4 ft Private Bms 2/4 ii do 8 tn/B 2/4J On Girmany— Bank d/d 240 Private 8 m/s 244 do 6m/s 246* On France— Bank d/d 298 Private 8 m/a 299* do 6 m/s 80H A249 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article188 1911-02-02 5 Iwue !2 Value o5 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Broang 10 10 Branch Hyd 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 K eJan(? Tin 10 10 Kuantan Tin £1 £1 Labat Mines 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/- 6/- Pabanp Consol £1 £1 Ptngkalen £1 £1 Pafiof!188 words
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Article611 1911-02-02 5 lasae 3. V'alae 1 Buyers Sellers. II- 3/- AUigkl 4/4 5/II- 2/. Anglo Malay 1.1.3 1.2 6 2/- Batons Malaka 2/- 2/8 £1 jCI Batu Caves 18.17.6 14.10.0 £1 £1 Batn Tigs 418 4.10.0 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2SO 3.10 0 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintong 4.8 0 4.12.0 £1611 words
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Article127 1911-02-02 5 Issue !H Value Bayers, Sellers 10 10 Eastern Smelting 10 7 0.15 41 £1 Eleotrio Tramway* 8/8 10 10 Fraaer k Neave 27.00 ICO Howartb Erakine 100 1% Pref. 0000 100 100 Eat* Bro. Def. 100 100 B JB% Cam. Pref. 10 10 Maynard Co. 24.60 nom. 1000 6.:0127 words
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Article52 1911-02-02 5 Buyers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1600,000 pvr Riley, Hargreaves 8% 1284,000 2j 8J pre Singapore Eleotrio Tramways 5% £850,000 Spore Municipal 6% H378 000 nom. Buyers Seller* Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 •1,600,f 00 6% 7%pra S pore Municipal 4J% of 1909 $1,000,000 7% B%p«r S pore Mumoipal 4%52 words
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Advertisement41 1911-02-02 5 A Buying that's grand One tint cor«, with a pnsh "A bird in th« hind Ii woth two in the bush 1 And all understand (Though thi- diniil man broods) A enre that'n at htnd In worth two U it's Woods'41 words
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Advertisement90 1911-02-02 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. F-b. B.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges. at 10. Feb. 4— At saleroom, sea-damaged goods. at 11 Fub. 6. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Feb. 7— At salerwm, freehold residential property, known as No. 50, Cnppage Road, etc at 2 80. Kih 7 —At saleroom,90 words
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Advertisement351 1911-02-02 5 The GARRICK Cigarette vv B 'ffJs! m A LARGE HANDMADE CIGARETTE. Packed in 60s a£ GAJJD^ Price: Air-tight 6 CTS. r^nsf ffirjjjj OBTAINABLE AT: JOHN LITTLE CO., LD., ROBINSON A CO. ezoh: compauy, 88 A SO, Bras Baaah'Rokd. Pintnn CHiNEBE NEW YEAR CARDS I dll lU II of every deaoription351 words
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Advertisement13 1911-02-02 5 For all internal oomplaints, Dysentery Conghs, Colds, eto., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement48 1911-02-02 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED 1881. JUIT RECEIVED I New Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Metallic Wreaths, eto. Monuments of every description. RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Best to be had in the colony. With Plumes in nee. TELEPHONE NO. 717. NO, 187. ORCHARD ROAD48 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1911-02-02 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandr.ng Kerbau Hospital, January 81. 9am.; 8 p.m. 0 p.m. Rainfall Bared. 82 Fab. 20.870 28 776 '9 886 Temp 84.0 900 78.0 Nil. Wet Bulb Ther 79.0 78.5 76 8 Dir. of Wind I calm N.W. calm Max Temp. 90 5 Mm. 74.0 Max. in San 166.0190 words
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Obituary27 1911-02-02 6 Rahamin. On January 80, at 5 a.m., at his residence, Orchard Road, Singapore, Mr. K. J. Rahamin, late of Nathan and Rahamin, Exchange and Share Brokers.27 words
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1125 1911-02-02 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THE HARBOUR BLUNDER. We heard the other day that one of the local trading steamers which had approached rather close to the Telok Ayer quay wall found herself touching bottom, and that she and others have since berthed at a more respectful distance. The1,125 words
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Article75 1911-02-02 6 The Kurnwita Rubber Co., -Ltd. is the latest local plantation company formed in Ceylon with a nominal capital of RSOO,00<) divided into 25,000 shares of R2O each, to acquire and plant a block of land about 125 acres in extent in Kuruwita Korale, Ratnapura district. The first directors are Mount.75 words
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Article44 1911-02-02 6 The Bangkok Times Bays that Mr. K. Offer, manager of the Far East Aviation Co., who is in Bangkok, has received a telegram from Singapore asking him to return here, so it is still potwible that a local exhibition of flying may be arranged.44 words
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Article45 1911-02-02 6 There was another full house at the Theatre Royal lent night when a Chinese play entitled Aw C'hua, Pek Chua, was produced and met with general approbation. To-night is a benefit night for the members of the Star Opera Company. Musang 3erjangot will be staged.45 words
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Article58 1911-02-02 6 The Blue Danubes are giving a special performance of A Royal Jester, at the Victoria Theatre, on February 20, at 9 p.m. for the entertainment of the Chinese members of the community. Booking is now open at the Robinson Piano Co., the reserve seats being priced at 92. Otlier seats58 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 6 The ceremony of consecrating and erecting Lodge St. John, No. 1072 Scottish Constitution, in Bangkok, took place on January 24, and was conducted by K. W. Bro. F. Spatford, P. J. G. W., of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China, Scottish Constitution, assisted by the members of53 words
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Article59 1911-02-02 6 At Shanghai, on January 20, Salamin Tosseir, engine room store-keeper of the P. and O. steamer Sunda, was charged with assaulting William Colegrave, chief officer, and James Jaffrcy, chief engineer, on board that ship on January 19. He wan further charged with inciting a number of Lascars to mutiny. Sentence59 words
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Article76 1911-02-02 6 It is proposed to lay down several branch lines of railway outside Delhi in order to facilitate traffic in connection with the Coronation Durbar. Amballa station yard will be remodelled and work will be taken in hand now at a cost of one lakh. The North- Western Railway will also76 words
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Article89 1911-02-02 6 The export of wild rubber from Saigon dropped almost to nothing in 1909, but cultivated rubber made a show for the first time, tho quantity being about six French tons from the estate started by the late M. Belland. This estate has 20,000 rnbbcr trees of which 10,400 are ready89 words
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Article77 1911-02-02 6 Tlie Siam Observer understands that before very long a pineapple canning factory will be started in Bangkok, the requisite machinery being now on its way. When one considers, says the paper quoted, that there are places within easy reach of Bangkok where excellent pine-apples can be purchased as cheaply as77 words
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Article83 1911-02-02 6 The British steamer Prometheus ended a sornewliat adventurous voyage on Monday when she arrived in Singapore. She took aboard at Jcddah 644 pilgrims who had concluded their visit to Mecca. l)urin<: the voyage to Singapore eleven persons died, one birth was it gistered and, to crown all, when the ship83 words
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Article86 1911-02-02 6 The Rubber Planters' Association of West Java held a meeting on January 17 at which it was decided that the association should send exhibits of its own to the Rubber Show in London, but that each estate could also exhibit separately. The aim is to give a good idea of86 words
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Article99 1911-02-02 6 In Holland voices have been raised against the unsystematic way in which freehold estates have been expropriated by Government in Java. The tenants on these estates hold under feudal tenure and are squeezed to the utmost by Chinese and Arab landlords. It Is contended that the Government lias gone the99 words
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Article144 1911-02-02 6 We have received a copy of the annual report of the Royal Survey Department of Siaru. It is printed in English, and the maps are done most admirably. The record is, of course, a mass of detail largely technical, but there is abundant evidence that great progress is being made144 words
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Article147 1911-02-02 6 The annual report of the Wha Khee Kok Funeral Association shows a credit bulimic on December 81 last of $810-88. During the year attendances at meetings were as unsatisfactory as ever, consequently the committee had to -reduce the quorum at its monthly meetings to one third of its members on147 words
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Article399 1911-02-02 6 Lady Paget is on a visit to Kuala Lumpur, The death is announced of Lieutenant General J. P. Sheriff. Mr. D. H. Hampshire ha* returned to Kuala Lumpur from homo. Mr. H. Berkeley, of the F.M.S. civil service, has left for home on sick leave. There is399 words
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Article56 1911-02-02 6 At a meeting of the L*gWaMr« Council tomorrow, the Uiiukruptcy Ordinaiu c Amendment bill and the Labiian bill w ill OMM up for tirst leading, the Crown Laiids itiruntx in Foe Simple) Ordinance Amendment, Kill is to be presented for second reading and the Public Officers' (iuarante. l'uud56 words
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Article109 1911-02-02 6 A disastrous episode occurred at the 0J milestone, Thompson Kiwi, yesterday. A traction engine, belonging to a Singapore firm, was proceeding past a collection of houses on that road and the sparks from its funnel are said to have landed on the attap roofs and set109 words
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Article154 1911-02-02 6 A story was contributed to the Straits Times Annual of 1906 under the title of '"William Geoffrey l'rolit." A eorres]M)Hdent Comments on our article the other day on Kiiigaporu as a Naval Base, aud says tin writer of the story anticipated the remark we made about the ignorance154 words
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Article206 1911-02-02 6 The Chinese Christian AmmMlm :s give its quota to tho King Edward VI I Memorial Fund at its 21st anniversary, which falls to bo held M tin- rviniri^ (if the 17th inst. It will take the form of a collection following this business and Bocial function which206 words
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Advertisement256 1911-02-02 6 We receive monthly shipments of the following CIGABETTES and CIGARS:— Fribourg Treyes— Finest Egyptian. Oe Reszke's— 1 Tenors." DUNCAN'S (of Glasgow) Nos. 17 and 20— specially selected— TURKISH QUALITY. ALLENO CIGARS. (The favourite smoke at the Sports Club, London.) Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. LITTLE'S J^i|^??J Reading, Writing and "ISfflm'j Retiring Booms256 words
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Advertisement246 1911-02-02 6 THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OF THE WEEK! To-night, POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT mlle.'lybie in her Genuine Serpentine and Fire Dance (Tbe first of its kind in Singapore) at th« ALHAMB R A SUPPORTED BT A SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF FIVE NEW PRODUCTIONS PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF SIMBAPOHE. THE CHAM OF TNE FLOWERS. PAOLI246 words
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Article249 1911-02-02 7 GROSS FALSEHOODS ABOUT OLD ROMANCE. Seymour Marriage Fiction SPECIAL TRIAL TAKES PLACE IN LONDON. Republican Writer Found Guilty and Sentenced. Rri'tkb'h Trlroram. London, February 2. Edward Mylius has been sentenced by the Lord Chief Justice to twelve months imprisonment for libelling King George in a newspaper249 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 7 GRAVE STATEMENT BY THE WAR MINISTER. The Alliance Rendered Worthless 1 »Kll OgTASIATISCBK Lt.ovli TrUORAM. Berlin, February 1. In an interview, the French War Minister declared that the alliance with Russia was worthle from a military point of view, since the Russian tr<x>)>s had been withdrawn from53 words
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Article30 1911-02-02 7 RkiTk.k's Tklkokam. London, February 1. A Berlin message says that the Reichstag by 166 votes to US haspassedau amendment exempting reigning Princes and Princesses from the Increment Tax.30 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 7 likb OsTAsiATi.scm Lloyd Trlrdram. Berlin, February 1. The Norddcutscho much regrets that the Crown Prince cannot visit friendly courts and see the countries of East Asia. The KoclnischcZcitiiuH thanks Siaui. China, and Japan for their preparation-, to show vploudid hospitality, and hopes that the voyage may be53 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 7 Dbk Ostasiatim'uh Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, February 1. The German Budget Commission discussed j a motion to raise the income of the Governor of Kiautschau to equal that of former years, but it was defeated by 18 votes to 11, in spite of the support of Admiral Tirpitz53 words
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Article38 1911-02-02 7 I'm: Ost\mati>< iik I.Loin Tklkokam. Merlin, February 1. The Emporor William has expressed his thanks for all congratulations on his birthday. Tliere were s|MH'ial celebrations of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Herman Knipire.38 words
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Article37 1911-02-02 7 I'm Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Trlkqram. Berlin. IttfMH L Thi< Dutch IV mh say* that Holland rcpu iliatcu the riyht of all other Power*. Belgium included, to interfere in the question of the luitjliculiuu of Flushing.37 words
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Article175 1911-02-02 7 Felicitations at a Farewell Dance at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 1. A dance was given at the Selangor Club, last night, in honour of Mr. R. G. Watson, who has been the acting Resident-General. The function was most successful,175 words
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Article667 1911-02-02 7 An Effort to Centra:*? the Stock and Share Business. If Mm newly opened Rubber Exchange in Kobiusou Koad comes near to fulfilling the intentious ami expectations of its promoters, it will undoubtedly become a feature, more correctly the axis, of stock exchange business in Singapore. It is667 words
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Article65 1911-02-02 7 Labu (P. M. S.) Rubber Co., Ltd.— For January. 20,089 lbs. The harvest in January, 1910, was 12,868. lbs. Cheviot Rubber Ltd. For January, 974 lbs. Kempsey.— For January 4,018 lbs. Bukit Liutaug.— For January. 6,300 lbs. IVgoh. Fur January rubber 6,H'>o lbs; tapioca HO6/26 piculs. Singapore65 words
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Article62 1911-02-02 7 The Now Education Department of the India Government under Mr. Butler is now re|»rted to be practically in working order. Those who are acquainted. Hays the Statesman, with the admirable work done by Dr. Ik-uisnn Kosh for the improvement of Mahomedan cducatiou will be glad to learn that the department62 words
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Article424 1911-02-02 7 EXCITING TIME DURING BRAZIL NAVAL MUTINY. Narrow Escape of A Captain. During the recent mutiny of the Brazilian navy several British cruisers had an exciting experience. These belonged to the Fourth Cruiser Squadron, which has been on a flagshowing cruise in South American waters. Whilst they were at424 words
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Article383 1911-02-02 7 Chinese Tailors Make Commonwealth Flag. The Northern Territory Times of January 6, has an article in which it says: Monday last saw- the practical culmination of the long negotiations that have dragged through weary years for the transfer of the Northern Territory from the guardianship of South Australia383 words
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Article135 1911-02-02 7 The Clan Menzies by the death of Sir Neil Menzies finds itself for the first time in its long history without a Chief. The principal line of the race has run out, and now no doubt there will ensue much controversy us to which collateral line has135 words
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Article46 1911-02-02 7 The Freedom of the City of London in a gold box will be presented to Lord Minto, the ex Viceroy of India, at Guildhall, on TUursday, February 28. Afterwards the Lord Mayor will give a luncheon at the Mansion House to meet Lord and Lady Minto.46 words
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Article1652 1911-02-02 7 AMPLE ROOM FOR WELL-RUN CONCERNS. Principal Factors of Success. I Under the heading Rubber Share Values, a correspondent addresses the following article to the Times, published in that paper's Financial and Commercial Supplement, dated January 6 When we consider that rubber-growing is an industry open to every1,652 words
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Article609 1911-02-02 7 Interesting Discovery By English Clergyman. The close of the year 1910 has been marked, writes the astronomical correspondent of the Times, by the apparition of a Nova, or new star, in a position which lies on the boundary line between Lacerta and Cepbeus, and in the middle609 words
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Article44 1911-02-02 7 The Republican Government in Portugal has decided to make a grant to the dethroned King Manuel and Queen Maria. The King. who is now residing in England, is to be granted £666 monthly. Qneen Maria is to be allowed the sum of £444 monthly.44 words
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Article90 1911-02-02 7 THE HEAD TAX FAILS TO CHECK IMMIGRATION. Proposal to Adopt the Japanese System. Rkitkrs Tklkoram. London, February 1. An Ottawa telegram says that in the House of Commons, the Premier, Sir Wilfrid Lauricr, said he favoured abolition of the head tax of five hundred dollars on Chinese90 words
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Article92 1911-02-02 7 Proposal to Make Harwich a Strong Naval Base. Redtkr's Trleoram. London, February 1. The Admiralty are considering the making of Harwich into a strong naval base. The proposal to make a naval base at Harwich is, no doubt, connected with the Flushing question, as it lies due west92 words
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Article116 1911-02-02 7 Rf.ltkr's taWUH London. February 1. The Daily Mail reiterates its opinion that as Canada has made its own bargain with the United States, following the defeat of Mr. Chamberlain's policy at three elections, the Unionists must face the fact that imperial preference is no longer possible. The reasoning116 words
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Article15 1911-02-02 7 Dkk Qnamca Llovh Th.kc.ram. Berlin. February 1 Singer, a well known socialist, is dead.15 words
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Article75 1911-02-02 7 (FhOM Of*. Own CoRHKSI'oSDKST.I Kuala Lumpur, February 1. Sir Arthur Young and Lady Evelyn Vrang arrived here by special train from Port Swettenham at 8.30 to-day aud were mot on the platform by a large gathering of Government officials and other members of the community. A guard75 words
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Article81 1911-02-02 7 iFbom a Malacca Cokkk.siom>i-\ r.i Malacca, February 2. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 5/7 per lb., value. The market closed quieter. (From Our Own Corrkspondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur. February 1. The Planters' Stores and81 words
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Article115 1911-02-02 7 A Chinawoman, keeper of a house at 51 Upper Hokien Street, was summoned to the first police court to-day on a charge of attempting to hi-ibc a municipal Mrvant, and sentenced to one month's simple imprisonment. Dr. R. A. Campbell, assistant tucdical health officer to the Municipality, stated115 words
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Article53 1911-02-02 7 Alarm has been aroused in Tonkin by news that a permanent German firm at Hougkong is taking steps to annex a great part of the Yunnan export trade, especially that in tin. It has taken steps to this end if trying to get favourable freight ratos from Tonkin ports to53 words
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Article474 1911-02-02 8 sepoy Lines Oolf Club. The follow in« (aids wen returned for the Bapoj I.imsGolf Club gold modal competition .-Singapore flolf Club. TbJrtj Ire players aatani ler the first round oi the l'n sid, nt s I'ii/c. offend in the New Year competitions in connection with the Singapore 001 l474 words
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Article412 1911-02-02 8 Alleged Ingenious Frauds on the Inland Revenue. John Albert Kckenlqr, 21 years of a^ 1 clerk. living at (iiieiiisey drove. Heine Hill, was charged *A How-street on January 4. ■tli forging ami uttering a reqneat la* the pavtaent of 819 8* n l.ate of Inew— tax. with412 words
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Article119 1911-02-02 8 At 1 1 i'liiiiiuriii c Hunt of this year (ici many m <\|m<u<l t.> ham fairly ooapsafci SYStetß >f lnllMlWllilJ batWMM hswaalf ami ber i-dliinii -s. An installation has km MM wliiili will < ■nalili 1 loiiiiiiiiiiicatiuu ti>l»- nunlc «itli flniiimi Baat AMea. A \.iy mn» hill soivicv of roiiimiiiiirntiiiu119 words
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Article330 1911-02-02 8 Admiralty Cooperates with the Royal Aero Club. The Naval and Military Record says:— The Admiralty have very properly decided to cooperate in the arrangement made by the Royal Aero Club with the object of affording trainiitg to naval officers in aviation. The club offered to place two330 words
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Article556 1911-02-02 8 Okhkrs by Majok K. C. Ellis. Acting Commandant. S. V. C. Singapore. February 1. 1911. s. v. c. C 'lmreh l'annle. I There will boa Church Parade for all units on Sunday, 26th inst. Sli..ots S. I!. A. II -Short Range. Fcbin iiry IS, nt 2.30556 words
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Article903 1911-02-02 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 2, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Nona. Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 4/4 5/1 2/- Options 2/- 2/6 ill Anglo-Java 10/9 11/9 1 Anglo-Johore 11/8 18/9903 words
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Article355 1911-02-02 8 The Chinese Government and Indian Imports. The Times of January 3 makes the following statement with reference to the opium trade and the attitude of China thereanent: When the Chinese Government entered on their crusade against the opium habit, it was agreed by the llritish Government HHbI355 words
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Advertisement11 1911-02-02 8 Woodn (lr.it Poppermiut Care lor all interotl oompUiotH Dyxuutery. Coaghs. CjlJo.eto.11 words
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Advertisement40 1911-02-02 8 WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. Aids digestion. Does not upset the btomaoh and is unrivalled for coaghs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic tor building up the system. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AND $2.0040 words
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Advertisement166 1911-02-02 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Splendid single and double rooms witb verandahs, baths and showers attached, olose to town. Every Comfort. Tennis Court. Terms m-xlerste. Apply Killiney House, 7, St. TuoniiH' Walk. 2-2 n FOR SALE AT H. ABRAMB. HORSE REPOSITORY. Twenty horses, cobs and ponies broken to saddle and166 words
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Advertisement168 1911-02-02 8 Raffles .*H$. Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, February 4. NO HOME COMPLETE WITHOUT A Gramophone THE BEST AND CHEAPEST MEANS OF PURE ENJOYMENT. TERMS TO SUIT ALL. S. Moutrie Co. (LIMITED). THE ARCADE. Victoria Theatre, SINGAPORE. Fop One Week Only -Friday. February 3, to Friday, February 10, Inoluslve. Mr. Henry168 words
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Advertisement347 1911-02-02 8 SELECT PROGRAMME AT THB MARLBOROUGB CINEMATOGRAPH, BEACH ROAD, TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. Views of Vienna. THAT DARLING PUPPY. Vengeance of the Dead. MAX IN SKARCH OK A SWEETHEART. The Pointsman. MARGUERITES BIRTHDAY. THE HOBBLE SKIRT. An Irritable Neighbour. AMONGST THE ROSES. WIFFLES' TWIN. AUCTION BALE O(347 words
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Advertisement253 1911-02-02 9 HARVEY'S WHISKY "R. V." 0 A Genuine Scotch at a reasonable price. Where'er you go ask for R.V." Sole Agents PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD. CONTRACTS SECURED For the supply of SLEDGE BRAND MILK TO ALL THE Government Medical Institutions IN THE Federated Malay States. SOLE IMPORTERS: J. Travers and Sons,253 words
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Advertisement114 1911-02-02 9 BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANG, MADRAS AND NEGAI'ATAM. Ths Company's rtoamer THONG WA, 6,208 tons, F. Herrington, Commander, wtll be ileipetobed for lbs above ports on Thursday, February 2, at 8 p.m. Bha has exoellent aooommodation for first sal wood d-olaas paueagera. For freight or passage, apply114 words
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Advertisement665 1911-02-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. BINOAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND. BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES BTRAITB. Al«s taking paseeogera and cargo wits transhipment for othor VICTORIAN, 8O r TH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENSLAVD P )RTB, BHITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TABMANIAN and NEW ZEALAND VORI*. Smooth Passage.665 words
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Advertisement526 1911-02-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA SiEAM NAY. CO., LTD. The iteamers of this Company maintains a regular direct service between Calcintv Straits. H ntkong Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills f Lading for Canton, Rwatow, Amoy, Chf foo, Tftntsin, Newchwang, Yaogtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc etc. BtWTtUTt Tons Commander526 words
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Advertisement471 1911-02-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE. OF BTEAMERB. The undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service be tween Calontta aod Japan, oalling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route PLBET Tons Commander 'Japan" 8,018 A. Stewart 1 Obioobt Apcab 4,000 S. H. Bslsok 1 Abbatoon Apcab 4,600471 words
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Advertisement588 1911-02-02 9 ARTICLES F0» SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FH SALE. At Messrs. Moraux k Co 19/20, Boat Quay 10-1 a FOR SALE A new motor boat, 40 H.P., length 82' x 8' z s'. Will oarry 20 bags rioe. Apply Oaggino and Co. u8079 FOR BALE. One four-cylinder Hamber car in exoellent588 words
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Advertisement465 1911-02-02 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORB. Board Of Direotormi G. A. Dbrrick, Esq., Chairman. 4. H. Fair, E>v Managing Director. tail Fowlik, m.b., c m Chief Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvbei-h. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. Ong Soon Tbb, Esq.465 words
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Advertisement242 1911-02-02 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFJE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Insurance in Foroc, over $37,MQ,tM New Businost, 1909, over tMM.M* Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). I Over $35,000 was set atide as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager,242 words
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Advertisement522 1911-02-02 10 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIAJND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,0C0 Reserve Fund £1,600,000 lloserve.Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 bankers! National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current 4ja»oiintH are opened and interest allowed at 1522 words
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Advertisement487 1911-02-02 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OP VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ADD EFFECTS. AT NO. C, OFF RIVER VALLEY ROAD, The property of F. Apps, Esq On Saturday, February 4,1911, at a p.m. Comprising Teak cceasional marble top tables, HANDSOME POLISHED CARVED TEAK SIDEBOARD WITH MIRROBED PANBLS, polished teak dinner wagons,487 words
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Advertisement608 1911-02-02 10 AUCTION SALE Of PAWNBROKERS' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. On Fbiday, Fbubuarv X, at 10 am. On Monday, Fbbbcabv 6, at 10 a.m. On Wednesday. Fkdrcaby 8, at 10 a m. Jewellery, consisting of Watches, Chains, Diamond Rings, Brooches, Ear-rings, Brace lets, Chinese and Malay Gold Ornaments, etc. On view frcm Febiuaiy 1,608 words
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Advertisement452 1911-02-02 10 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the followit g places in Singapore: Uesars. John Little Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de l'Burope. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Road. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basah Read The Golden Fountain," Bencoolen Stri ct. The Refreshment452 words
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Article1061 1911-02-02 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. -fuel Consumption Tests. Unless a mistake has been made the certificate granted by the R. A. C. to Messrs. Morgan and Wood, of Bristol, in respect of test iiiiulo of their •Limit" cai-burotter, rather upsets onv preconceived ideas that an engirfe1,061 words
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Advertisement250 1911-02-02 11 WOLSELEY CARS FORMERLY KNOWN A3 BIDDELEY AUTOCARS 1 Sole Agents Penang, F.M.S. and Sumatra. CENTRALSf. SILENT KNIGHT Arriving Shortly 8 lII'., Single cylinder, four seated Cars. 12 H.P., Two-cylinder five seatel Cars. In Stock 20 H.l\, 6 cylinder, seTenseated, BTANDARD," painted Black. 15 H.P., loylio.lcr, five seated, NAPIER" painted Khaki.250 words
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Advertisement34 1911-02-02 11 THE BEST PHYSIC. When you want a phyftic that is mikl and gentle, cany to take and certain to act, always line Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablota. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement377 1911-02-02 11 '£Dog's Mead' guinness THE stoat you're used to. GOES EVERYWHERE. In Quarts, Pints and NIPS. sole agents: KIM HIM CO., Singapore. PHILLIPS' B. D. V. AND Pin nance TOBAOOO. IN QARTRIDGES Packed in Jib. air-tight tins. Price 35 oents* per tin. OBTAINABLE OF IROBIIETSOIISr J±2>TJD C O. 80-1 132 HIGH-CLASS377 words
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Advertisement139 1911-02-02 11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1028 »Sea stocks of all kinds ol FROZEN KEATS, etc., can be delivered to Shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads, on shot* notioe. OFFICE HOURB: Week days T un. to 6 p.m Sundays 7 a.m. to139 words
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Advertisement507 1911-02-02 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE 10 Times More Durable than Neat Cement. WRITE FOR FULL PARTICULARS i SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTSWANTED. Wanted, two or tlirro Earopean gentlemen to join a Mess, near Town. Apply tj Messmate, c/o Grant k Co. M 8 2 TYPIST AND STENOGRAPHER WANTED. Wanted, experienced Typist507 words
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Advertisement437 1911-02-02 12 WANTS. CLERK WANTEO. Wanted, Clerk, Chinese or Eurasian, for a Rnbbtr Estate in British North Borneo. Must be an efficient typist and have a knowledge sj bookkeeping. Apply, with testimonials, Oothrie k Co., Ltd. 281 v DREBBER WANTED. Wanted for a Rubber Estate in Kelantan, a qualified dresser, Chinese. Good437 words
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Advertisement558 1911-02-02 12 rO BE LET Q8 SOLD TO LET. From Ist February, 84, The Arcade, Ist floor, mi able for an rffice. Apply to Alkoff k Co. 70, The Arcade. 71 6 2 TO LET 22 and 28, The Arcade, Ist floor, suitable for offices. Apply to Alkoff k Co., 70, Tho558 words
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Advertisement617 1911-02-02 12 NOTICES. TO SERIOUS INVESTORS ONLY. For sale, at an attractive figure, 75 years emphyteutic leasehold lands, 6 years' landtax free, well-watered forest and jangle, adapted for tea, rubber and ooooannt planting, in lots of from about 8,000 to 6,000 acres each, well situated INDIAN OCEAN Coast, PREANGER AND BANTAM Provinoes,617 words
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Advertisement636 1911-02-02 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Government and Municipal Contractor*. Telephone No. 421. 108 109. Market Street. MALACCA PLANTERS ASSOCIATION. The postponed Annual General Meeting will be held in the Malacca Club, on Sunday, February 6, at 11 o'clock forenoon. Business General. 811 4-2 RUBBER EXCHANGE BUILDINGS. The public Saleroom may636 words
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Advertisement459 1911-02-02 12 NOTICESMUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders are invited for the supply and erection of electric motors and accessories to replace the steam power plant at the Municipal Workshop in River Valley Road. A copy of the Specification and Form of Tender and a plan of the Workshop may be obtained on and after459 words
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Miscellaneous243 1911-02-02 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inn rt ed at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, II each insertion. For p.p.o. oards, on page 6, 12. Inch Scalb243 words
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