(Thermometers in the open air in a shaded situation in the English Settlement.) 1904.
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Max. in inches, Tue "B. N. B, Horald" of 17th ult. says:—During this month three tramp steamers arrived, each with 0 of coal. They were the Foxton Hall, of some 3,700 tons; the Bawbry, and Ellamy, all under the "red ensign." These vessels are destined for Munila, but at present are lying idle "waiting orders it is rumoured that they are chartered by the Russian Government for Viadivostock, though the crows do not relish th of being captured or sunk by the Japanese.
The Foxton Hall was one of the vessels that were in Port Arthur last February at the time when war was declared and suffered severely at the hands, or rather is, of the attacking Japanese fleet, re expecting three or four more tramps in a few days, viz, the Wenneth Hall and Salfordis, both these are British, and also the Eva, German, all laden with coal.
We have received the " British North Borneo Herald" of the 1st and 17th ult.—The death of Dr. Harding, following closely on that of his wife, had cast a gloom over Jesselton.—The rebels Leon and Gunsion were hanged at Kawang.—For the first time in its career the Marudu Turf Club ventured on a two day meeting, auf the innovation met with the success it deserved. Nineteen ponies were entered, including five from Sandakan, and three Labuan, A race for the Champion Stakes was run fo- the.first time and victory went to Mr. Hamilton's Grafton. It is worth noting that the weight carried was generally about 120 Ibs, and nearly all the riding was done by sycos.—The railway now seems to be ranning permanently.—H. M. surveying ship Rambler had been livening up society at Jesselton and Labuan.—H. M. 8. Rinaldo bad also visited Jesselton,
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