The Straits Times, 28 June 1912
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Title Section13 1912-06-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.912 SINGAPORE. FRIDAYt JUNE 28. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement64 1912-06-28 1 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. KATZ BROS., LTD. SALE Commences July 8m HAHN SYSTEM OP REINFORCED CONCRETE iTHE TRUSSED CONCRETE STtfcL COMPANY). 400,000 square feet of HY-RIB WAS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION TO THB GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, COLOMBO. SOLE AGENTS i HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD., Singapore. SMOKED SARDINES Wm Sr3i^M^^N Table.64 words
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Advertisement162 1912-06-28 1 ROBINSON AND COMPANY. Arms and Ammunition Department. -HAMMERLESS "EW STANDARD _I*o. 22. Double- Bar-rolled 12-Bora HammtH.u Oun, Special Steel Barrala, N.tro Proof Treble actioa with t-p cross boil, left barrel cboke bored, puih Jj*a Aoson Fore-end Faitteoir, border cD^raviDK. selected %ock. a. illustrate n. SB5 GUXRANTEED TO MAKE FIRST-CLASS SHOOTING162 words
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Article783 1912-06-28 2 MRS. ALECTWEEDIE ON STUDY OF EUGENICS Congress in July. The first International Eugenics Congress, to be held at the London University in the last week of July, is intended to define what practical step* can be taken for the physical and mental improvement of the race, states The783 words
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Article141 1912-06-28 2 Three tramps, an Englishman, an Irishman, and a Scotsman, were charged at Feltbam with sleeping in the deer pens in Bushey Park without visible means of subsistence." The Scotsman, with broad accent, said he had a penny in his pocket. I carried it all the141 words
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Article96 1912-06-28 2 I A Lahore paper describes a carious case of primitive justice in one of the Simla Hill States. The plaintiff and defendant were each called upon to produce a goat in court To each goat was administered by the court sweeper under the orders of the presiding officer a dose96 words
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Advertisement206 1912-06-28 2 The Ski hi f <j3f\ when rough, tender or I^Jrx h inflamed, needs the V'i^/ g exquisite relief and tnr^ comfort produced by "HAZELINE; SNOW" A toilet preparation of inimitable elegance with delightfully soothing and beautifying properties. It is indispensable to ladies for the preservation and improvement of the complexion,206 words
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Advertisement12 1912-06-28 2 I For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great 1 < pperaiint Cure.12 words
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Advertisement544 1912-06-28 2 HER NERVES COLLAPSED. ft iMrss'f Eloquent proof of the Tonic vain* of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Thearduoosdutie* of a narse's l^f^^W prole«Mon (all es P pecially heavy on W vJKTTIk those wbo posfTCa WK Adams,of 88,Oale y^3~~*J jjjtf*. M England, for Jk. V onß of her own J le a544 words
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Advertisement425 1912-06-28 2 SINGAPORE /^3tag*JfcV GOLD STORAGE PP., LTD. /•H-4iPM\ NBAR HNTRANOB to BORNEO WHARr I Telephone IO2S Isvl! !l UU %J I IMP nSeastoeuotaUkindaofFßOZßb IS ALL THAT A GOOD MHATS.eto., aa be deliTered to SOAP SHOI'LI) BE, AM) Shipping at the Wharre*. or ii ,N, N aI) 1)1 T ION HOPS •be425 words
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Article893 1912-06-28 3 LAUNCH OF AUSTRALIA'S SECOND CRUISER. A Progressive Policy. H.M.S. Melbourne, the second cruiser presented by the Commonwealth of Australia to the British Navy, was successfully launched on May 30, from the yard of Messrs. Camiikll, Laird, and Co., Birkenhead. Mm. Frederick Braund performed the ceremony. The Melbourne, which893 words
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Article50 1912-06-28 3 Among the almost neglected industries of the Philippines is that of salt making. In view of tho immense amount of salt imported annually into the island from the United States and foreign countries, it is surprising that more attention has not been paid to this source of local income. I50 words
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Advertisement416 1912-06-28 3 The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Established 1869. The first Life Assurance Office in the World to apply ths NonForfoiture Prinoipls to Policies. A MUTUAL OFFICE NO SHAREHOLDERS ALL PROFITS BELONG TO POLICYHOLOERS. Annual Inooms (1911) $10,268,128.00. Funds $57,434,777.00. Claims Paid $48,580,853.00. STATEMENT showing the progress of Tbe416 words
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Advertisement52 1912-06-28 3 Causes of Constipation. Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor exercise, insufficient mastication of food constipation, a torpid liver, worry and anxiety, are the most common causes of stomach troubles. Correct your Habits and take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tabluts and you will soon bo well a^ain. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement423 1912-06-28 3 Experiment* on Hosts Being* have proved ehe hody-buildint power of Bovril to be from 10 to 20 time* the amount taken. Another Miracle. The miracles performed by Little's Oriental Balm are almost countless. Men and women who have become crippled by the horrible agonies of Rheumatism are throwing away crutct;i423 words
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Advertisement146 1912-06-28 3 {The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of ,—-Jl^, -JI^ Milkmaid! Full Cream Milk gSjIHBHJI IS THE HALL-MARK OF «SaSB PERFECT PURITY i £fj jK''afc and Cuarantee of Highest Quality. J JRSr UNTOUCHED BY HAND. I si^ The Original and Best. I LARGEST BALE IN THE WORLD. J| Sold by all Druggists eft146 words
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Advertisement604 1912-06-28 4 STEAMER SAIUN6S. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Ooast, Persian Golf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES t»ia Outward (/or OMM.I Devanha June604 words
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Advertisement655 1912-06-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 1 RY.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROKAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via port* to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining I this service have been specially designed and I constructed, and655 words
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Advertisement713 1912-06-28 4 STEAMER BAIUH6B. TH E SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. Foe Pahang, Benerah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Bacho, Kolaotan Btipm Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Bingon, Laeon, Kohaamoi, Bandon, Langsnan Chumpon Taka. Kohlak and Bangkok. □ua D«p»r^up« S p.m. '•mm RBOANO Juno 29 Will not call bt Pahang. B«netab and713 words
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Advertisement530 1912-06-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ajtd OftTKH MMPfSMinMOTMn. HMI Combined larvloc. The steamers of these Companies maiuUin a egnlar service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp and Rotterdam, and the Slraite, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly (or Havre and Hamburg and once a month lor BremerbaTon direct, calling530 words
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Advertisement619 1912-06-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGB. N. D. L. orddeutscher Lloyd, Bremtn IMPERIAL BERMAN MAIL LINE. Tbe f»*t and well known mail steamers ot thia Company Mil fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connect ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Sues. Aden, Colombo Penang, Singapore,619 words
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Article113 1912-06-28 5 FIXTURES. Friday. June j.h. High Water, 1 I.U a.m., 9.18 p.m. P and O. outward mail due. Municipal Commissioners, 2 3D p.m. Saturday, June ao. High Wator. V 67 a.m.. 0 6( p.m. Singapore Oolf Club dinner. sunday. June 30. Hull Wa'o-. 11.86 a.m.. 10 29 p.m.113 words
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Article247 1912-06-28 5 To-mi. Hitavia K. Willem I 3 pm Maiaooa and Mnar Ladj Weld 8 pm Port Swettenham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Bangkok Nuentnng Bpm Malacca and Port Dickson Sappho 8 pm To-Boaiow. I'uhn Batam Helen 8 am Cucob Hock Hye 10 am Mermne. K. Pahang, Pekan247 words
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Article173 1912-06-28 5 Tho M. M. company'" steamer Bourbin li f Siiiion at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 26-. b irs'unt. and ruav be exp« cttd to arrive here at about 7 a m. t > morrow. I'd- Imp. it rmio mail steamsr D rffliogfr left H >ngk' ny at173 words
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Article254 1912-06-28 5 Latest Arrivals. Ca'h»rino Apcar, Brit titr 1730 tons, Capt Hauilyn. Judo il. From H'koog, .luneil. On, snd7Old.D. A. O.IA.Un Co. For I Cs^ntia, Inno 8C Blf. l>ovre, Nor. B'.r. 788 ton«, Capt Sievo'and, June 'i& 9* m S*igcn, June 24. Rico Bm-t -oil Fjr Bangkok. Unc. Rtx. Ii254 words
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105 1912-06-28 5 Wharvea at which Vessel* are Berthed To- Day. TANJONO PAGAR. Bast Wbabv Basim- Sea Hew. Bast W Ssctiom No. 1— I'jina, Lai Sang. Sbbbbs Weim- Nil. Maim W. Sbct. No. 3— Fnltela. S— Nil. 4— Paroo. I— Nil. 6— X. Willem I, Chiengmai.105 words
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Article28 1912-06-28 5 Arrivals. Per str. Van Noort, June 37.- From D»li. M- «-ri. Q, O I'o-t. O. Hulnher, Cbee Wee Chee, Chee Che»m Tye and H. Raper.28 words
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Article255 1912-06-28 5 Finance Commerce. IXGHANUB. Sureiroaa, Jchb 38 1913 O« Loraea— Bank 4 m/s 14, Demand S/4£ Pri»ate 8 m/s t/4f| 8 m/s 1/44 O« Osa«*m-Bank d/d 188^ PriTate 8 m/s 843* O» Fauroa— Bank d/d 804 Private 8 tc/s we Oa Uou-Bank T. T. IT4| PriTate 80d/s 176} (>■ Hoseßowe— Bank255 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article151 1912-06-28 5 vtuieS 10 10 Bel*» Tii 10 10 Bnuog 10 10 K*n»boi 41 41 KinUTm 41 41 Vihti Mine» 6/- PafaMg Couol 41 41 IWkalen 41 41 Poring Bthra 41 41 Posing Luna 10 10 B»hm»D Hyd 41 41 l*>»i"f«" Ti» 41 41 Ruiibutan Bnyert 8«llen 228 360 1 75151 words
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Article554 1912-06-28 5 bshc S 'aloe S, %9j**% Si llett t Alittftr 14 3,10 L Jf. An^lo. Malay 18.7* 14/10* I/. Bating Malaka a/8 2 6 tl 41 Batn C»Te§ 12 5.0 18 0.0 0 41 BataTiga 2 17.6 878 a 41 Bakit Kajang 289 2.146 U 41 Bakit Lintaag 4.1 8554 words
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Article119 1912-06-28 5 lame Viioe Bayers SeUen 41 41 BleeMa Tr»m w»y» 8 6 8/9 10 10 Fnaer Ne*T6 61X0 62 00 100 m. Howmrth Brekime £U.i« 100 T% PmI 9J.60 87.60 100 100 K*U Bro, Del. 180.00 100 100 a 8% Oam. Pret nom 10 10 ibjniMd Co. 86.00 im ioo119 words
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Article46 1912-06-28 5 Buyer* Belie? I Howarth Brskioe 8% 1900,000 par Riley. HargreaTes t% 1384,000 2, Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4850,000 Spore tfumoipal 6 v 1.878.000 nom. Buyers SeUen Spore Municipal 4J% of 1007 11,600,000 T% Spore MoDioipal 4*% of 1909 11.000,000 10%po Spore Municipal i% |»0a,900 pat46 words
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Advertisement60 1912-06-28 5 The devil lo >kod down with a scowl and a frown. He was fretted and mooh annoyed. The Pneumonia Kiend had twice returned As one of the unemployed. Wben< are the winners you promised me 1 TbH Paeumn iia Fi. nd «i« oivil They grea> me with Woods' Grtal Peppermmt60 words
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Advertisement486 1912-06-28 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. June s9.— At Dtisydale," No. 27, Syed AH Roai, foroi'ure, etc., at 2.9. I July I.— At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. July 2 At sa'proom, freehold building land at Ctvanigh Ro>rl, etc a. 2 30. July I— At saleroom, va'u»b'" freehold land and building486 words
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Advertisement631 1912-06-28 5 aVt fttftotfl Weaw* t*^« Vennnan) -a^ CIGARETTES The perfect hygienic conditions under which State Express VIRGINIA Cigarettes are made, the absolute LiAF avoidance of every form of added K0.555 matter, and the sublime quality of the tobacco used, make them the 65 CtS. most healthy smoking that men TBHIM c631 words
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Advertisement64 1912-06-28 5 DRAMATIC AND AMUSING SUBJECTS IN TO-NIGHT S PROGRAMME HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. THREE SUB.IBCTS WORTHY OF MENTION ARE FUNERAL OF KING FREDERICK VIII OF DENMARK. 0n« is Business tne other is Crime 1,000 ft. Biograph Won by a Fish 600 ft. Biograph ALBO The Latest Gaumont Graphic 22N0 EDITION, Containing recent64 words
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Obituary19 1912-06-28 6 Watson. On June 28, at Katong, Singapore, Norrie, the beloved wife of Captain Watson, s.s. Ban Hin Guan."19 words
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1073 1912-06-28 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JUNE 28. WHAT ABOUT KATONG Wo find ourselves wondering occasionally whether anyone in real authority gets informed of the true facts about a plagw spot like Tanjong Katong. If Xbe lru« frcu aro laid before persons in real authority we wonder still more that they go1,073 words
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Article19 1912-06-28 6 A general cargo of rioo and 619 pigs were brought from Saigon this morning, by the Norwegian steamer Dovre.19 words
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Article26 1912-06-28 6 Sir Havilland de Sausmarez, chief Judge of H.8.A1. Supreme Court, Shanghai, recently announced that after June 15 the wearing in court of wigs would be optional.26 words
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Article39 1912-06-28 6 The world's news, as telegraphed by Renter, is being copied into Chinese and posted on all the prominent walls in Kuala Lumpur for tlio i- luicatiou of the wayfarers, who are usually not of tho best typu of Cuinese.39 words
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Article22 1912-06-28 6 In 1911 the total number of Hevea rubber trees in the Seychelles had reached 70,58.">, of which 4,511 were of tappable size.22 words
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Article22 1912-06-28 6 The Dutch steamer Sabino Rickmers arrived here yesterday afternoon from lialik I'apan en route to Calcutta with 1,000 tons of batching oil.22 words
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Article24 1912-06-28 6 Miss Rebecca West, writes in the Free Woman, domestic work is monotonous, soul destroying drudgery and one might as well attempt to popularise rat-poison.24 words
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Article27 1912-06-28 6 Four of the Chinese who were accused of convicting a note-forging factory near Government Hill, Penang, have been committed to the Assizes for trial. One was discharged.27 words
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Article35 1912-06-28 6 Of the five stripes on the Chinese flag the black line is said to be for the many tribes dwelling principally in the West of China, and forming the predecessors of the sont> of Han.35 words
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Article38 1912-06-28 6 At the Supreme Court, this morning, tho Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Ebden were engaged with counsel in arranging dates for tho hearing of cases during the July sittings. Two more suits in Divorce jurisdiction have been entered.38 words
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Article37 1912-06-28 6 Hitherto all teachers for Malay Schools were trained by Government at the Malacca training school. The Government of Perak, advised by the Educational Department, is now going to open a training school for Malay teachers at Matang.37 words
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Article46 1912-06-28 6 The Pinang Gazette has received a cable to the effect that Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 40 per cent, for the current year. Last year the company paid a dividend of 140 per cent, and in I'JIO, 150 per cent.46 words
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Article39 1912-06-28 6 The German Mail steamer Prinz Eitcl Friedrich arrived in Shanghai on June 15, a day ahead of schedule time, having covered the course from Singapore to Shanghai, including 20 hours' detention at Hongkong, in a trifle under eight days.39 words
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Article48 1912-06-28 6 Chinese copper coinage in Hongkong on the 10th inst., was quoted at 40 per cent, discount. The great advance in the discount rate is due to the fact that the law prohibit ing tin' circulation of Chinese copper coins in the Colony comes into force on July 148 words
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Article39 1912-06-28 6 Statistics compiled by tho Tokio municipality put the population of the city at l/JOf.iMi, of whom 1,0-26.0(10 are males and S-il.ooo are females. If, however, the popu lation of the suburban Tillages be included, the total population becomes -VJOO.OOO.39 words
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Article45 1912-06-28 6 John R. Wardrop, a surveyor of the Philippines Bureau of Lands, is missing, ami the almost impassable forests of north-eastern Tayabas arc being scoured by searching parties, seeking him, dead or alive. He has not been heaid fiom since May 24, when he left Manila.45 words
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Article49 1912-06-28 6 The children attending the Presbyterian Church Sunday School are reminded of the tr. at to be given by Mrs. S. Toinliuson at her house, King's Road, I'l.iuy, to morrow (Saturday) afternoon. Train leaves Tank lioad for Cluny Station at 3.27 p.m., return ing from Cluny at 6 10 p.m.49 words
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Article53 1912-06-28 6 A Dutch assistant from Soengei Krapoh has been sentenced to one month's imprisonment in the Raad von Justite for coolie thrashing. He has also to pay all the costs of the case. The case was one of extreme cruelty, the coolie being severely hurt aud put hors de combat for53 words
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Article53 1912-06-28 6 A debate will take place on July 6 at 8 p.m., under tho auspices of the Amateur Drawing Association on the following motion That in the opinion of this House Straits Chinese ladies have sufficient freedom. This will be moved by Mr. Lim Soon Kian. Mr. Chin Chye Fong will53 words
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Article58 1912-06-28 6 The May number of the Agricultural Hull.tin of the Struts and F.M.S. has been issued and eoutaius much of interest. Mr. J. W. Anderson writes on the Eucalyptusand other subjects. The reading matter includes arti cles on a saccharine constituent of Para rubber, a new coconut pest, clearing with explosives58 words
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Article58 1912-06-28 6 The Hamburg-America lin-T Imperatnr which has recently been launched and two other leviatii ins now being built liy Messrs Blohm and Voss have bad the entire interior surfaces of their bunkers cofcted throughout with liriggs' bituiuinous enamels and solu tions. The agents in Singapore for th< se enamels and solutions58 words
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Article58 1912-06-28 6 The first demonstrations on I'rofossor Robertson's wireless apparatus which has now boen fitted together took place in Hankow oc the 7th iust. Tin plant comprises a foot-driven dynamo with a transmitting set, which is all contained in a two-foot-square box, and two receivers, crystal and electroly tic. With this set58 words
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Article74 1912-06-28 6 The trouble between She wan Tomes and Co., Hongkong, and the shareholders in tho Green Island Cement Company is being solved by the adoption of the rocominendations of the investigating committee, says a home trado paper. It is not European competition that the company feels to qnote Mr. C. A.74 words
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Article73 1912-06-28 6 The Nassik diamond atone, which claims considerable historic interest, is now being mUowu at Simla by Messrs. Oarrard and Company. It constituted part of the booty obtained by the Kast India Company on tluir conquest of the last independent Peishwa Chief, Uaji Ilao, in 1818. The stone afterwards passed into73 words
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Article482 1912-06-28 6 Tho Chief Justice, Sir W. H Hyndman Jones, returned from Malacca yesterday. The improvement in the condition of Mr. A. D. Cox is maintained and this luorniug he was reported to be much better. Mr. E. Aune, Surveyor, Grade I, is appointed to act as District Surveyor,482 words
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Article125 1912-06-28 6 Messrs. Fraser and Co., having cabled to their London agents for infoimation as to the position in London, have received the following reply Synthetic experts very sceptical. Market The cause of depression hero is liquidation. Tho fall must soou bring a re action very difficult to form125 words
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Article150 1912-06-28 6 The Tuan Muda of Sarawak was due to arrive at Knotting on tho 27th instant, ao couipanied by Mrs. liortraiu Brooke. In connection witli the Tuan Muda's visit, tho Kajah has issued the following I'rodaiua tion:— l, Charles liruoke, Itajah of Sarawak, do hereby decree150 words
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Article199 1912-06-28 6 Messrs. Adamson, (iiltillan and Co. Bend us the annual report of tlio Standard Life Assurance Co. for whom they are agents. From a tabular statement it appears that tho total new business effected amounted to £'2,21*4,745, of which there was reassured with other offices £277. 'Ju7,199 words
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Advertisement204 1912-06-28 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S U= Smoking Mixturosm PACKED IN i Ib. AIR-TIdHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTS. PER TIN. fSBBMS^Bg. OHTAINABLE A f K^OKING TOBrVCCCj JOHN LITTLE COMPANY. LIMITED. ip^^Bl ROBINSON AND COMPANY. !^2§{gPE. KATZ BROTHERS. LIMITED. WHITEAWAY. LAIDLAW CO.. LTD. PRICE i9O CTS. PER TIN. UmH I +*rx. mm ■■298 I'««ml|»... 13204 words
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Advertisement202 1912-06-28 6 TAKE A HOPEFUL VIEW OF LIFE MO SEEK AMUSEMENT BY SEEING THE MOST ORIGINAL FILM VET PROOUCEO OME HUNDRED YEARS AFTER A piotjm descriptive of many amusing situations *>ND m Hilt AN EXCELLENT SE* STORY THAT NEVER FAILS TO PLEASE THE WRECK OF THE JONATHAN prcJ'<ced by thr Thanhouser Go.202 words
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Advertisement13 1912-06-28 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and on page 8.13 words
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Article882 1912-06-28 7 INTERESTING STATEMENT OF PROGRESS. Struggle With Sleeping Sickness in Africa. Tho first two sections of what wo under, stand to bo a statement to Parliament by the Colonial Secretary have been delayed in transmission. The later sections which have come to hand read as follows Keutib's Telkobam. London,882 words
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Article53 1912-06-28 7 Prospect of Work Being Resumed Rectbr'3 Telegram. London, June 27. A Havre* message says tho strike com mittee, after an exchange of views with other ports, decided to recommend a resumption of work when tho arbitration commission meets. All the shipowners except the Messageries Maritimes have declinedReuter - 53 words
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Article83 1912-06-28 7 Some Fancy Prices in the West End. Kbcteb's Tbi *obam. London, June 27. It is estimated that about thirty thousand pounds was realised by the sale of Alexandra roses of which ten thousand was in pennies. Fancy prices were given in the City and West -end83 words
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Article16 1912-06-28 7 Renter's Telegram. London, June 24. The Prince of Wiles has returned to Paris.Reuter - 16 words
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Article43 1912-06-28 7 RuTKHS TeLE'.IIAM. London, June 23. Their Majesties had a splendid reception in the South Wales coalfields, .rid were much interested in the operations. In Hhondda Valley they inspected a triumphal archway of coal decorated with picks and safety lamps.43 words
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Article30 1912-06-28 7 Rbctbb's Tbliobam. London, June 27. A Montreal message says the Duchess of Connaught is now allowed to rise, and her complete recovery is a matter of days.30 words
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Article24 1912-06-28 7 Kectbb's Teleobam. London, June 27. A Paris message says the aviator Lieutenant Eticnne was killed by falling from a great height.24 words
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Article28 1912-06-28 7 Recter's Telegram. London, June 27. A Melbourne message says there have been copious rains throughout the wheat areas, and the Australian crop prospects are splendid.Reuter - 28 words
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Article33 1912-06-28 7 Kfctib's Teleobam. London, June 27. The German Colonial Secretary, who is visiting South West Africa, speaking at Luoderitz Bay, advocated the introduction of Chinese to develop the mining industry.33 words
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Article22 1912-06-28 7 ItIITTERS IELEOBAM. London, Juno 28. Router wires from Tokio that Japan has withdrawn the Manchuriau reservation ancnt Oie Chinese loan.Reuter - 22 words
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Article39 1912-06-28 7 KeOTBB'S TILXJBAM London, June 27. Mr. Grabamo White, the well-known aviator, has been married to tho New Yorker Dorothy Taylor at Wedford, near Chelmsford. The bridegroom and some of the guests aeroplanod to tho church.39 words
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Article47 1912-06-28 7 Kkl-tkhs Tklegrax. London, June 27. A Paris message says tho Minister of War, speaking in the Chamber, said the coefficient safety of aeroplanes had increased six-fold since 1910. The greatest care was taken in the selection of aviators, and many were veritable masters. (Cheers).47 words
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Article1048 1912-06-28 7 BRITISH MALAYSIAN COMPANY CRITICISED. Traders Petition the Rajah. We take the following article from the Sarawak Gazette of June 17 I On June 10, His Highness the Rajah convened a meeting in the Resident's office in order to make a statement with regard to the amount to be1,048 words
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Article28 1912-06-28 7 Some cattle owners in I'irit and Laing are to be prosecuted by the F. M.S. Veterinary Department for not having r 'ported cases of rinderpest as they ojcurred.28 words
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Article529 1912-06-28 7 DIVIDEND OF 25 PER CENT. RECOMMENDED. Success of New Capital Issue. The twenty-fifth report of the directors of the Kinta Association, Limited, to be sub mit ted to the shareholders at the mooting on July r>, is signed by Mr. W. W. Cook, and is M follows:— Your529 words
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Article232 1912-06-28 7 Formidable Array of Dissatisfied Litigants. When the Court of Appeal opens on Monday their Lordships the Chief Justice, Sir \V. H. Hyndman Jones, Mr. -Justice Fisher, Mr. Justice Ebden and Mr. Justice Sproule will be confronted with one of the heaviest lists presented in appellate jurisdiction for232 words
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Article221 1912-06-28 7 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending June 22, there were 325 deaths, giving a ratio per inille of population of 53.95, including 19 deaths at St. John's Island, and of 50.79 excluding those deaths.221 words
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Article77 1912-06-28 7 Programme of the New Ministry. Rbutbr'i Tiuoram. Londf n, June 27. A Wellington message says the speech opening the New Zealand Parliament oatlined the policy of the new Ministry. It includes feeder and light railways, numerous land proposals, agricultural colleges, additnnal experimental farms, reciprocity with Australia, differentiation77 words
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Article54 1912-06-28 7 Die Oitasiatmchi Lloyd Tilboran. Berlin, June 27. With reference to certain statf tncnU in the Temps and the Liberte, of Paris, regarding the unsatisfactory state of the Franco German negotiations in regard to Africa, it is officially stated by both Governments that the work of the Commission54 words
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Article33 1912-06-28 7 DlB OsTAMATISCHa LLOYD TkLEOKAM. Berlin, June 27. The outbreak among tbo Turkish military is less against the oountry itself than against some of the Ministers belonging to the Young Turkey regime.33 words
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Article26 1912-06-28 7 Dkk Ostasutiscbi Lloyd Tileorah. liirlin. June 27. A committee bits been formed at Vienna to raise funds for a fleet of airsliips for Austria.26 words
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Article40 1912-06-28 7 Dm OsTAauTiscu Lloyd Tmlioeam. Berlin, Jane 27. It is stated that the Turkish (larrison the Karaim Islands, in the Red Sea, have been captured by Said Idris. It is feared that Said Idris will blockade Loheia and llodeida.40 words
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Article27 1912-06-28 7 DKR OitTASMTISCHE LLOYD TeLEGRAX. Berlin, June 27. At Kiel regatta the European international race resulted as follows:— 1. Meteor: 2. Germauia; 3. Waterwitch (England) 3.27 words
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Article46 1912-06-28 7 (Form 01-r Own Cobbespondint.) Penang, Juue 27. The King Edward Memorial fund committee Las awarded the first prize of (500 for a design for the Maternity Hospital to Messrs. Stark and McNeill. The second prize of 1100 goes to Mr. 11. A. Neubronner.46 words
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Article315 1912-06-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 27. At the second day of the Selangor Turf Club races there was a good attendance. The weather was good until late in the afternoon, when there were several showers of rain, bat these Hi.l not interfere to any extent315 words
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Article201 1912-06-28 7 RAILWAYMEN DENOUNCED BVBEN TILLETT. Warning Against Sympathy Strike. Rictbk's Tiuoram. London, June 27. There are 151 ships working in the London Docks and 12,980 workers, who are daily increasing, but the strike still continues and everything is terribly behindhand. Reuter wires from Montreal that three million bushels of201 words
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Article181 1912-06-28 7 MR. BRYAN DECLINES THE OLIVE BRANCH. Consideration of Programme Deferred. RlCTIIl'j TILIQBAtt. London, Judo 27. On the resumption of the convention Judge Parker referred to Mr. Bryan's great struggles for the Democrats and said it was the duty of all to forgive and stand with him. Ho advocated181 words
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Article95 1912-06-28 7 BIG GUN FIRES BACK THROUGH OVERHEATING. Twenty Three Casualties. Kbdte* s Tblbobah. London, Juno 27. Renter wires from Tculon that '2:1 were wounded, some fatally, by an explosion in a gunturret of tho Jules Micholct during firing practice. A Toulon message says throe of tho men »re dead.95 words
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Article33 1912-06-28 7 Reoteb's Teleobam. London, June 27. The airman Valentine left Dover at six o'clock last evening to fly to Calais and has not since been seen. Later. Valentine has landed at Griznea.33 words
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Article44 1912-06-28 7 KacTM's Telbokah. LondoD, June 27. The Imperial Trade Com mission's questions invite Empire-wide suggestions as to methods of improving trade and particulars of any legislation, etc., considered detrimental, with tho reasons therefor and suggestions for amendment, also concrete instances bearing thereon.44 words
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Article37 1912-06-28 8 Swimming Club launches for Sunday are as follows Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a m., 2 :SO and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 9.80 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.80 p.m.37 words
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Article152 1912-06-28 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Following are results of yesterday's play Sinulk Handicap. W. Macdonald beat T. B. Nome, 21 11. Docblv Handicap. A. H. M. Thomas and Berry beat Butchart and Rutherford w.o. Thomas and Macdonald beat Muir and Me Kean, 21 17. Championship. R. Scoular beat S.152 words
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Article243 1912-06-28 8 Proposed Amateur Association. There has been some talk recently among certain members of the B.C.C. regarding the encouragement of amateur boxing in the c!:* l% aud the subject seems to be one tbat justilies •«»lpr publicity than is possible within the i.i-.w of casual conversations. Although the proposal for243 words
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Article500 1912-06-28 8 Singapore Cup Competition. A vi i y I.m iir crowd turned up on the Esplanin:"' yesterday to watch the stun final tie in the football Cup competition in which the A .ii. 1 teams of the Buffs wet. Both elevens had given m >re or less good displays500 words
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Article57 1912-06-28 8 To commemorate the royal visit to Cal cutta, the University proposed tho establishment of two chairs of 1 listen y and MatheruaticH. Thu Viceroy disapproved of the first. The C'ulcutta Syndicate hus elected Dr. llari das Kagchi to bo lecturer in mathematics, and tho Senate will now movo the Indian57 words
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Article361 1912-06-28 8 Interesting Lecture on Native Home I Life. Many interesting facts concerning The Malay and his Womankind were embodied in a lecture given by Mr. W. Makepeace in the V.M.C.A. ball yesterday afternoon under tbe auspices of Singapore Young Women's Christian Association. Mis* Blackmore presided and361 words
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Article247 1912-06-28 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co's Weekly Circular. Writing unier date, June 27, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Business in our market during the week has been very dull and sterling rubbers have been marked down considerably, assisted no doubt by the rumour of the formation of a synthetic247 words
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Article198 1912-06-28 8 A corrcponJent wiites: That the rubber boom has been a great revelation to the white, the black and tlie yellow. That it has made and marred fortunes and tented many a man's honesty and veracity. That it has proved conclusively Darwin's theory that man is an198 words
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Article829 1912-06-28 8 Prlcei Quoted la the Market Thii Morning. Singapore, Jane 28, 1013. Mean* LyaJl and Kvatt, Bxohange tad Share Broken, iasoe the following list of [notation* this morning I— Nan Value Bnvfm. Bel'e>« 1/- Allagai 2,4* 8/- x.d. I/. Option. *i 114 1 An^lo Java 6/6 6 8829 words
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Advertisement68 1912-06-28 8 Leading epic ires in all pitta of the world know, and use the liqueurs ol HUMPHREY TAYLOR CO. They satisfy the uiost faj'iiious. II imphrey Taylor A Co. are tbe first aod only liqueur distillers to hold the K >yal Warrant of Appointment Purveyors to H. M. Tbe King. Think68 words
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Advertisement8 1912-06-28 8 For Chrouio Cheat ComplaiaU, Wooda' Great Peppermint Can.8 words
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Advertisement479 1912-06-28 8 "atlas" RUSKILLA The Premier Prmmmrvmtlv for Iron and Mieel. "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in ''Ruskilla" makes it last, paving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. IS IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. SUN. SEA AND WIND.479 words
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Advertisement204 1912-06-28 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, June 29. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant. With management, French kitchen and attendance as in tbe finest European Restaurants. Manager O. Feraody, late bom the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October204 words
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Advertisement153 1912-06-28 8 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE Entries Close Monday, July 1, 1912 at 5 o'clock, p.m. R. P. PHILLIPS, Ac'iog Secretary and Clerk of the Course. Penang. June 22, 19:2. 266 29-6 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN. 8, Battery Road (First Floor). IMPORTANT NOTICE. As I shall be away from Singapore (for a153 words
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Advertisement271 1912-06-28 9 MARTELL S BRANDY the blue and silver label In England more Marteli's is sold than any other Brand. JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER The well-known Castle Brand," brewed in Edinburgh. The beat beer for a tropical'climate. A. B. MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY Supplied to both Houses of Parliament. DUMINYS CHAMPAGNE 1000 Extra Quality.271 words
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Advertisement643 1912-06-28 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO/8 Royal Mall «t««iT»ehip Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China. Jatah, Canada ajid tbb Uhitbd Statbs. Rente from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria aod Vancouver, R.M. B. Bmpress of India" Twin screw B.M.B.»«BF»e.,ofJ»p«" X.M.8. Bmpress of China"643 words
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Advertisement590 1912-06-28 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OK STEAMERB. Tbe nndf rmeaiioned mail iteamon cf tix above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calcntta and Japan, oaliingal Pt>nac|i Singapore, Hongkong and Slinnghai en route FLEET Tom Commander Jatax 6 018 L.Y. Abchdbacon Gaaooai Arr*» 4.60 C J.590 words
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Advertisement410 1912-06-28 9 HAVE YOU HEARD UNIVERSAL PIANO PLAYER which can be fitted to >our own Piano, and when not in use Pits into Piano Stool. ONLY FROM THB ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. B^B^V^B^ CO fIMM •av^afl 2 it ,iB l^B ilbb^i^b^b^b^b^Hk> V. B /i\ Si f|^^al- 1"^ gcJ aßsH^i iIE IH^H <->410 words
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Advertisement465 1912-06-28 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Sonrd Of Dlreotorsi 8. A. Dbrrick, Bag., Chairman A. H Faib, K94., Managing Director. Pirn -owns, om., Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Blliot, Esq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Tow Noam Pah, Bsq. One Sooa Tbb, Esq. KbooSiamTam. Bsq. Ta»465 words
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Advertisement317 1912-06-28 10 INBURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 188*2. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE|" and Nonforfeitable. Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1911, 0ver. ..58,300,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. EVANS, Manager, South317 words
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Advertisement528 1912-06-28 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK IF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capitol in 80,000 Shares ol 420 each v 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,660,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietor*... 41,200,000 BANKBR3. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank ol Scotland, Ltd. BINGAPORB BRANCH. Current Aooounts528 words
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Advertisement654 1912-06-28 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. C»pital paid n P 91,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors. ..91,000 000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan Tick Joon 8. Low Khoon Ybb 9. Tan Swi Kbi 7. Sim Kia Jan 8.654 words
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Advertisement1179 1912-06-28 10 SALES BY AUCTION, Auction Sale Of A Choice Collection of Plants (THE PROPERTY OF W. E HOOPER, ESQ.), At No. B, GiUitead Road, On Friday, June 28, 1912, at 4 p.m. Comprising Calantbea Orchids in bloom, Stvpbanotis, Clematis, Anthuriums Asfarigua ferns, Michaelmas Dii-ios, Caladiams, etc. ON VIEW FROM WEDNESDAY, 28TH1,179 words
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Article991 1912-06-28 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. An essential feature of a good car is quid acceleration of the engine, Bays the Dailj Telegraph. This is necessary, as there arc moments when catastrophe can be averted only if the engine immediately responds tc the opening of the throttle991 words
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Article67 1912-06-28 11 Sooner or later it appears inevitable that the Powers will have to exert themselves to save China from herself, nays the N.C.I). News, and in the meantime they might be better employed in deciding how thoy shall act in that day than in devising, for the benefit of prospective bondholders,67 words
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Advertisement393 1912-06-28 11 WOLSELEY Messrs. Vicker?, Ltd. The Car which Kmbod.e. the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of coat. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Eleganoe of Deeign. Absolute Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, S.S. F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Without a doubt THE Car for the IVlan of Moderate393 words
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Advertisement37 1912-06-28 11 Partial Paralysis Benefited. Persons troubled with partial paralysis are often very much benefited by massaging tho affected parts thoroughly when applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment also relieves rheumatic pains. For sale by all Dispensaries a Dndealers.37 words
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Advertisement361 1912-06-28 11 AUCTION BALE Of UNREDEEMED PLEDOES, Tne property of Five Pawnshops, On Wbdhbsdat, Jolv 8, at 10 m, On Saturday, July 6, at 10 a a. The Pledges, consisting of Watches, Chains, Oold and Diamond Rings, Ear rings, Brooches, Chinete and Native Ornaments, etc., will be on view at oar Mart361 words
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Advertisement497 1912-06-28 11 TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New R>ote Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoinoo to all points in the United States, Cauada, Mezieo and Borope. •asratlsl the *I,M« las Triato Mm TurMat Llmm thl.ro Mara" "TsuioMar. ax Chip iifi," UM Qusmi of the497 words
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Advertisement442 1912-06-28 12 INDIAN PATENT v STONE FOR FLOORS PAVEMENTS. Write for further particulars to SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. BILLET WANTED. ENGLISHMAN WANTS BILLET ON RUBBUK ESTATE in S.S., F.M S. or Java Cau talk Malay. Has good experience of eoolie labour, Acconnts.etc. Address "Rubber." c/o Straits Times. 18 4 o442 words
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Advertisement248 1912-06-28 12 WANTS. ROOM VACANT. Vacant, at end of July, suite of rooms far two gentlemen, Tanglin Oittnct. Apply X.Y., c/o Straits Time*. 6 2-7 APOTHECARY WANTED. Wanted, Apothecary for an Estate near ,Jts-< Item. Apply, with copies of testimonial*, to Oathrie Co., Ltd., Estates Department. 19 6 a SECOND OFFICER WANTED.248 words
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Advertisement437 1912-06-28 12 FO BE LET OR SOLD 6000WN8 ANO OFFICEB TO LET. No*. 9 and 10, Raffles Qoay. Apply Alkaff k Co., 70, Tbe Arcade. 8-6 HOUSES TO LET. To let, 41, 43 and 44, Anson Road. 39 acd 56, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 n 60D0WN TO LET.437 words
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Advertisement674 1912-06-28 12 ARTICLES FOR SAIE. 1 TURNOUT FOR SALE. Viopikia, horse barrets, etc. Apply W. J. HaakaW, 10, Fort Canning Road. #6 37 I PORTABLE EN6INE FOR SALE For sale, Marshall's 6 H.P. 1900 Portable Engine in good condition. Offers to Manager, Kemuning Estate, Tebong, Nr. Tampin, F.M.B. 7-6 n BEED COCONUTS674 words
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Advertisement748 1912-06-28 12 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. A Chinese Interpreter is required for a f'olioe Station in Malacca. Applicant must Have a knowledge of (1) Malay (2) Hokieo or Teochia (8) Cantonese or Kheh K knowledge of Hylam is desirable but not essential. Commencing salary 1300 per annum, rising to 1720 per annum. Applications748 words
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Advertisement654 1912-06-28 12 NOTICEB. KMM KMT A GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, ■msmwml it BtaaMpai Hati'MHia. Telephone No. 431. 108 IN. Market Street NOTICE. MESSRS. WEBTON WEBTON. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AND HOUSE AGENTS, MALACCA. Tbe abovenamed firm are pruparod to undertake Sales of Rubber, Live and Dead Stock, also Furniture, eto. Particulars of charges, etc.,654 words
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