Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 April 1900

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    23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. NEW SERIES ESTABLISHED 2833. PRICE 20 CENTS. VOL. LVIIL SATURDAY, 28th APRIL, 1900. No. o 7
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      775 1 Shipping iintas. Peninsular Oriental Sham Navigation Company. BrnHE mail steamers may be expected to arrive outwards, and leave Penang homewards, on the following dates: Outward». Homeward». Rallaarat May 3 Bengal May 5 >7 Ckasan 19 ,1 ii Coromandel June 2 '/"S' June 14 Ballaarat t 6 28 Clyde 3 o
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      2028 1 BRITISH mail STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Limited. Shipping HotittS. The North Polar Expedition of the INORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVIART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Dele of Ibruzzerne. a t NE6APATAM LIRE OF STEAMERS. NiDDOH VUSRI) Kaisha. 11l E have just been notified that I rr Vv the supply of ft jWxX. Intended Sailing and expected
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      806 1 Banks. Nederlandsche Handel Maatschanpij. NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY Established 1834. Paid-up Capital f. 35,783,00c (abt. £3,000,000 Reserve Fund...L 2,773,000 (abt. 325,000 Head Office in Amsterdam. Head Agency in Batavia. Branches Singapore, Rangoon, Medan (Deli), Samarang, Sourabaya, Padang, Cherebon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Pasoeroean, Tjilatjap, Gorontalo, I’alembang. Correspondents at Bombay, Colombo Madras, Pondicherry, Calcutta,
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    200 2 Bombay. ?7th .April. 8 34 p m British Advance in West Free State. Methuen’s Easterly Movement. Lord Methuen is still at Boshof, where the enemy are Opposing him. Position of the Boers. '1 he Boers seem to be midway between Boshof and Kimberley. The Queen's Visit to Ireland
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    Mr. Reid and Mr. Skinner
    120 2 Mk. P. Mackenzie iskinner has returned south, we are pl ise to note, and has l een admitted to practise in the bupreme Comt of this Colony It is reasonable to suppose, after hrs su-ce-s i i 1898, that Mr bkmner roll again o- ipy
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    The Fire on the Ottawa
    264 2 This morning’s telegram gives notice of one of tl:o>e terrible di-asters, to which the American continent is from time to time exposed 1 Europe, Asia, and Africa r atastrophes happen, but, with the excep tion oi famines (and Hoods in China), they are geueially on
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    Municipal Licenses
    310 2 We should like to know what step» are taken by tfie Municipal Commissioners to notify to lhe public their receipt of applications for licenses, such as those for dyeing and the manufacture of sago. Advertisements in the Io al newspapers, or posters on the wails of lhe town,
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    Honours to Irishmen
    143 2 The Qui t n’s visit to Ireland has very naturally icsu teJ in the gift of an honcuor two, and four of the Irish Boroughs have Been selected for i-iiuction. Tbe Lord Mayor of Dubin, Mr. D-niel Tallon, and the Lmd M <yot of B- fa-t, Alder
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    LOCAL AND GENERAL
    756 2 j j l'ts is jt ied, to day at §79, and New ilenaies Opmm at ss,/,. Boshof is about 30 miles to the east, rather uoitbetly, of Kimber.ey. Mk. R Ri-.mmhks (Peitile Co) died at Singapore on I lniisiiay morning Ihe report i the proceedings at Tuesday’-
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    OPTIMISM OF THE INDIAN BUDGET.
    44 2 Sir Lepel Griffin, in a letter to the 'I imes, pr itests against the optimism of thIndian Bu iget, and says lie lias not yet abandoned the hope that English generosity will help Indian fedow-subjecls in their cruel extiemity.
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    MALARIAL MOSQUITOES.
    108 2 Fits result of the examination of 300 spe< im ns of mosquitoes found in Singa pore, says Dr H it its. h, is that 75% of the mo quitoes < f Singap ire are the harmless giey 111 .squitoes -harmless a-regards the connection of tliese insects with malatia
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    AGAINST SHE SPIRIT OF THE LAW?
    171 2 it the defendai Malay Mail. Hand on the Defendant. ESTERDAY, an ex government servant appeared b fore the Magistrate in answer to a summons issued against him by a cbetty for the recovery of a b dance sum due on a promissory note. Ihe
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    JOUBERT'S EAST WISH.
    39 2 President Kiuger, in a spee< h on the ***** 1 Man li, stated that the last desire expres-el l,y General Joubert was that Louis Bo h i should follow him as Com mandant-Geneial of the Republic.
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    THE CHURCH OF AND ITS CHAPELS IN INDIA
    43 2 The Hon. St. John Brodrii k. in the house of common-, said it at 1 lie Chinch of England wa- pr-pared to assent to a inote liberal use of their chapels in India than formerly.
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    HEIDSIECK WHITE SEAL.
    57 2 At.t. the mail paper-, in very gratifying term-, refer to the generosity of Mr Charles Ueid-ie. k, of Reiin-, who ha- presented 20 cases of his celebrated champagne I lute Sedj to each an I evety ho-pital in South Af ica, for the benefit of sick anil
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    FRENCH AND BRITISH COURTESY.
    58 2 Sir Donald Stewart's Funeral. Questions I.ave been asked in the liou-e of commons, expressing discontent tfi.t Sir Donald Stewart’s remains, after the bn liant courtesies with which they were treated by ihe French in Algiers, v ere temporarily deposited in a wharf-shed befue l>eiiig traosleired from
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    SOFTNOSED AND SPLITNOSED BULLETS.
    84 2 A startling di-overy has just been ,1, ule nr ar Pieter- Station, says a Natal p.ipei. I'wo giaves with cro ses ovei Hi m at Pie'ers Station weie found on ex animation to liav- been fided with imn;e> quantities of -oftno-ed and split--110-ed bullets. It is
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    NEW NATIVE REGIMENTS.
    75 2 Communications a<e now pa-sing be twe-n t e govertimen of India and the l.'ime authoiities regarding the raising of tw 1 new regiment- of Native infantry to repl «t e those earmarked for the permanent gatti' n. f Matiiitius Ihe pre-ent is a good opportunity for recruiting
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    COINAGE OF SILVER.
    90 2 Tin: following notification appears in the India Gaeette The governor general has sanctione I the employment of the mint at Ca cutta in the coinage of the silver dollar called the -“British dollar” for circulation in tbe colonies, Hongkong and the raits >ettlemenls,and His Excellency direct- the
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    AN EARLY FRUIT SEASON.
    104 2 Rangoon 1 imes. Ripe mangoes have lieen on sale this week in Rangoon. We do not remember avmg <een them so early in Aptil before, and espe. ia'ly in a year when little or no rain ha- f ilet’. Durians also, which are -eldom ripe before
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    THE DEFENCE OF PRETORIA.
    107 2 Transvaal correspondent writes that the Boers are prep ring the defences of Fi- ma to wiiiistun I a siege of two years. Imm-i.-e < r er- for munitions cf war and provrs >ns of a de-ctiptions have been 1 ged with L> ai ti nts, while
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    SIR GEORGE WHITE'S LAMENESS.
    105 2 Sir George W hite had by no means recovered fiom the severe accident be met with in India when the present South Ahican h sltlities were in sight, and Lord Woles’ey told him that he feared that his temporary lainene-s must be a reason for keeping
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    DRUGS AGAINST MILITARY SERVICE.
    129 2 Home Pafer. Uniqce trial has been proceeding at Ellieifeld, in Germany. A well-known medical man has built up a lucrative practice in selling prescriptions that gave the recruit all the appearance of an invalid. These evaders of military service numbered thirty-two, and the poor apothecary who
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    MAJOR GORDON WILSON.
    215 2 Few people, says <V. A.P., are aware that Major Gordon Wilson, who is now shut up in Mafeking, with his wife, Lady Sarah ilson, and their relative, Colonel Baden-I’owell, was the plucky Eton boy who so promptly downed” the lunatic who made a mad attempt to assassinate
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    ON THE ROAD.
    846 2 I THINK you are quite r g \r r in your reading of i,e m up to the determining regarded as Easteiday not matter how v»n whether taring the first full moon after ti t or by following the ine- old Scotch saw, the res namely, that
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    PROPHECY FROM THE INDIAN ZADKIEL.
    75 2 PROPHECY FRO M THE INDIAN ZADKIEL. Danger from Russia is appreiiendec t Cabul and Persia. There will l>e war again in the C; nese Sea, to the East of Asia Japan and Russia w. e g t. in a quarrel regarding 1 011 r In the Norih East f 1
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    The Siege of Mafeking
    256 2 The latest news by mail of Mafeking dated the 19th of March, and among tri items the following are interesting Big Ben. Since the Boers moved their siege gu D > Big Ben,” baik to its old position on ths east side of the town, only
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      1606 2 1 n Cali m Swcct 1 baVC FA(«T I Adbriiisrniniis. Pritchard bo, <»«. Roberts’ TO NIGHT! TO NIGHT!! Neura” HARMSTOX’S DEPARTMENTS. TTAS been found ly i' many users to be GRAND CIRCUS Bflll ITAS3V A|W|| ri s- ond to il medicines adver- AM) HIILIIAnI AW U «*<* for the- iMief
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  • Obituary
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    33 2 Oh A 111. Crowe Ou 27th A| rd, at the General H spin, 1 aipmg, Makgakft J„ne, the dearly loved wile of He ry J A. Crowe, aged 5t years and 4 months.
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    Calico Fancy Dress Dance.
    814 3 The Bachelors' At Home." Last night, a very successful dance was elven by the Bachelors of the Penang Club, !j t the Penang Club. Preparations for the festivity had been going on for some time, an( Penang was on th.- tip'oeof expectatjon for the event. The
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    SALE OF GARTER BADGES.
    130 3 f he garter (with gold buckle) of the t N ble Order of the Garter has been 'in London for ii| guineas. The Purchaser was Mr. Richardson, who seit at Messrs. Christie’s sale rooms, r t-ome brisk bidding. The garter had J'" 1 originally worn by
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    259 3 Yesterday afternoon, the Municipal Commissioners held special and ordinary meetings. There were present Dr. T. C. Avetoom (Deputy President), Mr. J. Brom-head-Matthews, Mr. J. F. Wreford, and Mr. H. W. Firmstone. Minutes. Ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Late Mr. G. F. Adamson.
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    Special Meeting.
    509 3 Supplemental Budget No. i of 1900. This budget was then brought before the Council and considered. It is framed in accordance with section 76 (2) of The Municipal Ordinance 1896 and runs as follows: Engineer’s Department. Contingencies. Engagement of Draftsman and passage from England $6OO §6oo Health Officer’s
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    Ordinary Meeting.
    339 3 Telephone Exchange. The Deputy President read the following letter fiom the Deputy Colonial Engineer 5j t __\Vith reference to the Telephone Exchange which is now being organized, 1 have the honour to request that a list of required municipal connections be sent in at your earliest convenience in
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    THE FAMINE N INDIA.
    49 3 There are now 5,112,000 persons on relief, the figures for the past week show ing an increase of 26,000 in all India. The Central India slates fell off by 47,000 but the Bombay native states register an increase of 25,000, and -there are other increases.
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    SOVEREIGNS.
    91 3 The Pioneer says:With reference to our temarks regarding the rejection by the Bank of Bengal of light sovereigns origin ally paid out by the postal authorities in Calcutta, the Government of Indra have promptly issued orders which will save the public from inconvenience All currency officers and treasuries (including,
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    NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STARES.
    84 3 The following was the result of the running this year, for the above-named race: Mr. Devereux’s School Girl 4 yrs., 7 2, Reiff j Mr. C. A. Brown's Roughside aged, 8 6, Cannon 2 Mr Cardwell’s Flavtis 5 yrs 7 6, Leader 3 There was a head heat
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    RUSSIAN METHODS WIIH FAMINE-SIRICKEN POPULATIONS.
    176 3 RUSSIAN METHODS WIIH FAMINE -SIRICKEN POPULATIONS. The Rm-sian government, according to Reuter’s coilespondent at Odessa, are at present engaged in carrying out an extensive scheme of emigration to the Far East. With a view to encourage this movement, the fares on the Siberian Railway have been fixed at a merely
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    JAPANS NAVAL MANOEUVRES.
    201 3 The Tokio correspondent of the Nagasaki announces that the Japanese naval manoeuvres commented on the 25th ult. under the supervision of Admiral Ito With the exception of two or three men-of-war, such a- are stationed in Corea and China or ate cruising in foreign waters, all the
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    SUNDAY SERVICES.
    95 3 Easterday. St. George's Church. Holy Communion (non choral}, at 815 a.m. Malms and Litany, at 7-30 a.m. Sunday School, at 4-45 p.m. Evensong, with Sermon, at 6 p.m. Church of the Assumption. First Mass, at 6 a.m.; High Mass, at 8 a.m. and Vespers and Benediction, at 5
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    PENANG GOLF CLUB.
    74 3 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following is the result of the tie played on Wednesday afternoon Men's Single Handicap. Gilby Hodge (j) beat Addie Jackson (i) Ties for Monday, 30TH April. Ladies' Single Handicap Miss Dot Bradbery v. Mrs. Kerr Mens Double Handicap. Anthony Berg v. Coope Pike
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    EXCHANGE.
    130 3 Penang, 28m Ai-.-n., 1900. Rates close as follow j London, Demand Ba ik t/i rj Do. 4 months’sight Bui 1/11J4 Do. 3 r're-li’s Do. 3 Dic-imontirv Calcutta. Demand Bank '< 47t Do. 3 days’ sight Priv 149 Bombay, Demand B ink 147} Do. 3 days' sight Private <to Madras,
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    PENANG VOLUNTEERS.
    134 3 Orders by Captain A. R. Adams, A ring Commandant Parades for Next Week. Company Drill. On Wednesday, 2nd May, for A Company, at 5 15 p m. On Thursday, 3rd May, for B Company, at 5 15 p m. Each member is requested to make an effort to
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    STEAMER REPORTS.
    163 3 The Telegraph Com pan y's s. s. Recorder (Captain r. a. e. Bureford) arrived fiom Singapore, yesterday. The s s. Yong Yeo (Captain Zeinirhow) arrived from Puket, yesterday, with a general cargo. The s. s. Dr/» (Captain Playel) arrive I from Langkat, this morning, with 10 deckpassengers and
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    THE MAILS.
    61 3 Mails Close on Monday. For Per str. I ime. Edie. Segli. Olehleh and T. Seniawe G.G.r. Lansber ,e ..11 a.m Klang Mary Austin 1 r M Langkat Deli 1 p.m I’angkor and Teluk Anson ...Canttn 2 r.M Moulmi-in ...Rajah 3 p m Rangoon Calcutta K.isara 5 p m
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    MAILS TO ARRIVE
    36 3 Ernm Steamer T A-rire. Singapore Clive 29-4-00 Calcutta < helydra 30-4 00 Singapore L’nii Outhoorn 3 <-4-00 Bombay Socotra 30-4-00 Singapore Charterhouse 30-4-00 Singapore Ho<k Kian 30-4 00 Singapore C. A pear J 500
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    SHIPPING.
    91 3 Arrival* To-day. s. s. Deli from Langkat s s. Canton from Teluk Anson s s. Caljpso from Singapore Yesterday. s. s. Lan jkat from Deli s. s. (Juorra from Langkat s. s. 1 haipiny from I’ort Weld s. s. Yonij Yoo from I’uket s. s. Recorder from Singapore Departures
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    SHIPPING EXPECTED
    124 3 Apl. 3 > Extra P. O s. s. Socotra from Bombav. for Singapore. China and Japan. Gilfillan Wood Co. May. 1 s. s. Ambria from Hamburg. for Singapore. China and Japan, Behn, Meyer Co. Is. s. I'clcniachus from Liverpool, for Singapore and Java, W. Stansfield Co. 2s. s.
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    COMING EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
    85 3 Sai urdav, 28th Harmston's Circus. o|K-ning performance at 9p m. Town Band, Golf Club, at 5 30 p.m. High-water at New Jetty, 11-50 pm. and noon. Sunday. 29TH 2nd Sunday after Easter. New Moon. Monday, 301 H Auction Sale of household furniture, Ac., at Sea
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    OFFICIAL MINUTES.
    1475 3 Mee i ing or the Municipal Commissioners held on hie 30TH March, 1900. Present: -Dr. T. C Avetoom (Deputy President), G. F. Adamson. Esq., G. T. How, E»q., J. Bromhead-Matthews, Esq..J.F. Wreford, Esq., and H. W. Firmstone, Esq. 1. The Minutes of the list Meeting are re d
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      434 3 WANTED. MRS. WILLSON. MEDICAL, Surgical, and Monthly Nurse wants an immediate engagement. Address—GßAND HOTEL. 226—3-5 Gold Watcher CHRONOMETERS with the finest Geneva movements. Sporting Stop Watches. Also aline assortment of Waterbury Watches, perfect time-keeper. KATZ BROTHERS Ltd., *****-4 33, Beach Street. Public Telephone Exchange, Penang. INTENDING subscribers who have not
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      639 3 ESmploym«n« Wanted. FOR SALE. BY ENGLISHMAN, with six years Singa- TN either one or more lots, about 1,000 pore experience, just returned from Acre*ofFlratClataaLand, Europe. Any position of trust. Excellent suitable for either sugar or padi cultivation, testimonials. I situated in Krian on the Samagaga river anil Address ADOS, Office
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    168 4 Penang, 38th April, igco. Tin *78.90 (Trang 2 950 Black Pepper West Coast... no sales Acl<*en *>•’.. no sale® White Peppei 43-5° Cloves (picked) 3 2 5° Mace No. 1 93 Mace Picking* Nutmegs fo Sugar 1,. 8 5 I Brake' »4 2 Tapioca Hou' 9 0
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    SINGAPORE SHARE LIST.
    257 4 sStinih Z»"«e‘,26rH April, i > M Raubs(l6/10 pd.l »£l lullv *56 Kechau Gold «10 paid) «25.50 The N. Kechau Mining Co S’».—s > S Ranl.s(..oopd Do (»50 pd.) 75 Sepiau isio pd.) Redjang Leboug (fl. 100) 2 5 Panjoin* 4 p<M J Pahang Kabang (li P‘l-> J
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      394 4 BAND. TCTOTICE is hereby given that from late below the charges for the service of the Band will be as follows: Dances »3° Dinners and Promenades 20 Garden Parties, At Homes 16 Transport, extra. To subscribers of not less than 812 per annum half the above rates only will be
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      1906 4 TT JL X BEST ANO SAFEST APERIENT. Jointing nr C. jr rs ANNUAL SALE EXCEEDS SIX MILLION BOTTLES. X&cftvaz Ku,W(is, Xmtaw exUblithed itself in favour with leading physicians and therapeutists of «aery country, The Si(?nalure of the Greatest Chemist of the Century. whose testimonies bear witness to its action as
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      284 4 $2 Per Month the Pinnng ENLARGED EDITION. Per Month (For Local Subscriber THE PINANG GAZETTE’’ ENLARGED DAILY EDITION TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION THE price of the Pinanr C, A. free is as follows:-” To Government Offices i Her c in Penang. Per annum... 524 payable in advance By Post.— Per annum...
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