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Anonymous 1912. Theft of rhino horn in Singapore. Straits Times, Singapore 7 May 1912: 8.

Theft of rhino horn in Singapore

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Thirteen rhinoceros horns - which are used locally in the manufacture of medicines - were stolen last night from a room in premises on Boat Quay occupied by Lee See Kow. The value of the horns was $670. [complete text]

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