Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 December 1907
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1907-12-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 298 VOL. LXV. FRIDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1907. PRICE 20 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement2242 1907-12-27 1 f jo. Steam Navigation company. «w *»>»■"»• i Xn-.~— hhcted 4rmv*u Intended Sailing*. 11 NtflMfilHSCfitr UlJ<, BrOWI. MAIL ScRVIGc. /fl\ 1 aittwaiid I MIX 8 2 Devauhs connecting with Macedonia □CX BRITISH INDIA B\ Imperial German Mail Line. ]tU "16 Peninsular Britannia L|l\\ steam navigat.jn Co., ltd. T H^^ o2,242 words
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Article1168 1907-12-27 2 JANUARY MEETING, 1908. Tuesday, the 14th, Thursday, the 16th, and Saturday, the 18th January, 1908. Judies— E. H. BRATT, Esq., CECIL GUINNESS, Esq. Hsndicspper-C. G. VELGE, Esq. Starter A. CAMPBELL, Esq. Rsciai H. BRATT, Esq., Capt H. L. TALBOT, G. H. STITT, Esq. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 14th1,168 words
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Article1052 1907-12-27 2 PROGRAMME FOR 1908, RACE MEETING TO BE HELD On Tuesday, the 11th, Thursday, the 13th and Saturday, the 15th February, 1908. FIRST DAY. 1. The Chenderiang Cup. A Cup presented by Malcolm Duncan, Esq. With s2oo added by the Club of which $5O goes to 2nd Horse.1,052 words
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Advertisement801 1907-12-27 2 1 of a piece of mining land situated East of and near Ampang, described as Plan *****, area approximately 365 acres, 83 o 8 8 2 8415, 8550 and 7639. X'S.'-S.’S"£ 8521. South by State Land and Plans 8420, 957, 958, 8777, ***** and w est by Ban» 2932,7835, 8194,801 words
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Advertisement18 1907-12-27 2 LIPTONS TEAS. WERE A WARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THS PARIS EXHIBITION. Agent», Penang, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.18 words
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Article798 1907-12-27 3 (Contributed.) 0 Burleigh,” the residence of Dr. and rs Avetoom, was on Monday evening j| ie scene of a picturesque assembly. A -reat number of the little folk of Penang was present, dressed in varied and fanciful costumes, giving the garden the appearance of a veritable798 words
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Article182 1907-12-27 3 London, 10th Dec. lhe action for breach of promise, brought by Mrs. Atherton against Captain Yarde-Buller, began this morning. Sir Edward Carson, in opening the case, stated that the plaintiff had no desire to obtain money from defendant, but only wished to prove to those who knew182 words
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Article151 1907-12-27 3 Madras, 13th Dec. A serious riot took place at Villapurain on Monday night between Hindus and Roman Catholic Native Christians. It would appear that the Christians bad a chapel at Villapuram, in connection with which images used to be cairied in procession in the church compound. This151 words
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Article151 1907-12-27 3 Calcutta. sth Dec. At the High Court on Wednesday before the Chief Ju-tice and Justices Harington and Fletcher, the appeal of Mam ice Edward Bandmann against the decision of Mr. Justice Chitty, dismissing h s suit against Mr. Henry Dallas, for dissolution of partnership, which suit was151 words
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Article110 1907-12-27 3 London, 17th December. The Times's coir ispondent, telegraphing from Teheran, siysthe release of the Premier, who is the holder of a high British Order, was due to the solicitation of the British Legation. R uter telegraphs from Teheran that in accordance with the resolution of Parliament the Persian people110 words
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Article89 1907-12-27 3 London, 12th Dec. Lord Lansdowne, speaking at a Unionist demonstration at Edinburgh, congratulated the Government on the conclusion of the agreement with Russia of which the main principle appeared en irely commendable. He thought, however, that the sacrifice was grea'er on the British side than on the89 words
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Article57 1907-12-27 3 London, 13th Dec. Reuter, telegraphing from Constantinople, states that considerable activity is being displayed in military circles on the pretext of a Persian concentration on the frontier. Oiders have b-e i given to remfree the troops at contest ul p >ints and rifles have been despatched thither.57 words
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Article252 1907-12-27 3 IMPORTANT SPEECH BY LORD CURZON. London, 12th Dec. Lord Curzon, speaking on Imperialism at Birmingham, said he believed the Empire was likely to break down unless military training was made compulsory, but it was ridiculous to say that our Imperialism was Militarist. Militarism, be said, cannot prevail even in252 words
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Article78 1907-12-27 3 Calcutta, 13th Dec. The phenomenal increase in opium revenue of the early months of the present year is not being maintained. The returns now published up to the end of last mouth show receipts in the last thirty days one lakh worse than the estimates in78 words
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Article358 1907-12-27 3 —M.M. London, 12th Dec. The police are searching for Panitza nephew of the notorious Major Panitza, as they suspect him of the murder of Sarafoff It is expected that the Government will arrest the chiefs of all the Macedonian Committees. The Dean of Carlisle has been appointed Bishop—M.M. - 358 words
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Article283 1907-12-27 3 The Spectator says that it is-isspossible to keep silence in regard to tlw state of Ireland We are compelled to say, and we say it with a full sense of responsiblity, that the state of Ireland is rapidly drifting into a condition of social disorder of283 words
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Article133 1907-12-27 3 Calcutta, Dec. 11. A terrible tragedy took place at Sitarampur on Monday, when Mr. Duncan Macleod, General Inspector of the Macleod Company’s Coal Concerns, was shot dead by a Eurasian assistant, named Meyers, who was recently dismissed from the service It appears a dispute arose over133 words
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Article390 1907-12-27 3 Calcutta, Dec. 11. Owing to an extraordinary accident a goods train ran into the river Hoogly and 23 wagons sunk. It appear the brake of the engine refused to work and the train backed into the river from the sid ng. Three dredgers with390 words
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Advertisement64 1907-12-27 3 Caught Cold While Hunting a Burglar. Mr. Win. Thos. Lauorgan, provincial Constable at Chapleau, Ontario, Canada, says I caught a severe cold while hunting a burglar in the forest swamp last fall Hearing of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I tried it, and after using two small b >ttles, 1 was completely64 words
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Advertisement51 1907-12-27 3 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There is no danger from bio- d poison resulting from a cut or wound of any kind, when Chamber’ain’s Pain Balm is used. It i 3 an antisop'ic dressing ami should be in every household. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesae51 words
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Advertisement60 1907-12-27 3 A Follower of Influenza. Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy it should not be allowpil to run o i until it becomes troublesome. For sale by all Chemists60 words
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Advertisement77 1907-12-27 3 No Opium in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. There is "ot the least danger in giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to small children as it contains no opium or other harmful drug. It lias an established reputation of more than thirty years as tie most successful meJicine in use for colds, cr»up, and77 words
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Advertisement306 1907-12-27 3 F" 1 B. I. S. N. Co., Ltd, «*l'l JM&A m> «aiMr Warraat to Tfca Kias* 8. S. “KISTNA.” g AS tl.e above steamer is laying up in Eg frw V Singapore f>r boiler cleaning she will m omit the sailing of 28th instant for Port Swettenham and S nuapore,306 words
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Article109 1907-12-27 4 Friday, 27th December St. John, A E. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales Installa- tion and Banquet. Homeward B. I. Ma i. Band, Esplanade, 0 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 9 p.m. High water 5.30 a.m. Low water 11 38 p.m Saturday. 28th December. Innocents’ Day. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 9109 words
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Article1149 1907-12-27 4 News of several disastrous failures of «Native firms reaches us from Singapore and the general opinion among the merchants in the Southern Settlement seems to be that before Chinese New Year several more must be expected. These fiilures are said to be due to gambling in1,149 words
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Article866 1907-12-27 4 In spite of a number of counter-attrac-tions elsewhere there was a very fair audience at the Town Hall last night when the Perak Dandies appeared for the first time in Penang in their variety entertainment which proved such an unqualified i success in Ipoh. We must confess866 words
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Article898 1907-12-27 4 PERAK u PENANG. Played at Taiping on the 25tli and 2g t inst. and won by Penang by 84 runs. I The result of this match, which was play ed in perfect weathei, was very to the visiting side, they not having beaten Perak for several years. Play898 words
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Advertisement243 1907-12-27 4 JEWELLERY. I LEVY HERMANOS* (PARIS—SINGAPORE). I AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF A JEWELLERY SUITABLE FOR I XMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS. I FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. I A Appointments can be made with Mr- A- L- Seth (travelling A Y representative) at the E. O. Hotel. 27-r new bicycles, $43.25243 words
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Advertisement121 1907-12-27 4 ftONTRI BUTION 8 must be addressed to The Editor, written on one tide of. the paper only and accompanied by the writer's name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. 4LL monies must be paid at the "Timing Gazette” Office, Penang, to the General121 words
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Article232 1907-12-27 5 COUNT OKUMVS SPEECH. POLITICAL motives denied. [Reuter’s Service London, 24th Dec. Referring to the speech of Count Okuma w |,ich he is alleged to have said that (lll ||ions of Indians, oppressed by Europeans, IU innkine for Japanese protection and riert fare the Japanese should stretch out[Reuter’s Service ] - 232 words
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Article87 1907-12-27 5 AN n-M ILI TAR [STS SEN TENC ED. [Reuter’s Service] London, 26th Dec. A Paris telegram reports that M. Herve, the leader of the anti-militarist movement in Prance, has been sentenced to one year’s imprisonment and a tine of three thousand francs for libelling an 1 insulting the Army[Reuter’s Service] - 87 words
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Article75 1907-12-27 5 [Reuter’s Service London, 24th Dec. Mr. Laurence Ginnel, Nationalist M.P. for Westmeath, North, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for contempt of Court an 1 is now lodged in Kilmainliam Gaol, Dub'in. The negotiations between Mr. John Redmond, M.P, leader of the Irish Nationalists, and Mr. Willi m[Reuter’s Service ] - 75 words
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Article64 1907-12-27 5 TELEGRAPH AND RAILWAY AFFAIRS [Reuter’s Service London, 2 Ith Dec. There is reason to believe tint the negotiations which are prcceeding between Japan and China regarding telegraphs in South Manchuria are not of a discouraging nature. The complaints about the incivility of officials on the Manchuria Railway[Reuter’s Service ] - 64 words
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Article47 1907-12-27 5 SEQUEL TO VIBORG MANIFESTO. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th Dec. The trial has been opened in St. Petersburg of 169 signatories of the Viborg manifesto. The accused are mostly Labourites and Constitutional Democrats charged with inciting the people to le.use to pay taxes or furnish recrn ts.[Reuter’s Service.] - 47 words
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Article53 1907-12-27 5 AN ANNIVERSARY DINNER. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 24th Dec. At the dinner of the Indian Mutiny Veterans organised by the Daily 1 elegrap h "liich Io >k place on Monday in the Albert Hap, 700 veterans were present Stirring 'l'tei h's were made by Lord Roberts and Eord[Reuter’s Service.] - 53 words
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Article22 1907-12-27 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, 24th Dec. I wither operations in Natal in connec,J|J with the unrest among the Zulus have abandoned.[Reuter’s Service.] - 22 words
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Article113 1907-12-27 5 THE SHAH AND THE CONSTITUTION. ANGLO-RUSSIAN INTERVENTION. [Reuters Service.] London, 25th Dec. Reuter’s correspondent at Teheran telegraphs that the people are not reassured by the Shah’s declaration, recently issued, promising to observe the constitution and expressing a wish for its practical fulfil merit. Only a few shops are open[Reuters Service.] - 113 words
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Article93 1907-12-27 5 A SIGNIFICANT RESIGNATION. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 24th Dec. The American Squadron, which left Hampton Roads on the 16th inst., has arrived at Port of Spain, Trinidad. London, 26th Dec. A telegram from Washington reports that the resignation of Rear-Admiral Willard H. Brownson, Chief of the Bureau[Reuter’s Service.] - 93 words
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Article32 1907-12-27 5 MUNIFICENT BEQUESTS TO CHARITIES [Reuter’s Service London, 23th Dec. Baroness Adolph Rothschild, who died recently in Switzerland, his lef: £400,000 to charities. Jewish institutions in Paris benefit largely.[Reuter’s Service ] - 32 words
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Article61 1907-12-27 5 A MAGISTRATE SHOT. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 25th Dec. A telegram from Calcutta states that Mr. Allen, M igistr.ite of Dacca, who was proceeding on leave, was shot last night on the platform of tin terminus of the Bengal Rail wav at Goalan la. His condition is[Reuter’s Service.] - 61 words
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Article35 1907-12-27 5 ANOTHER BANK CLOSED. I Reuter’s Service.] London, 25th Dec. A telegram from Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A, states that the Savings Bank there has been closed. The deposits amount to $2,000,000 (gold).I Reuter’s Service.] - 35 words
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Article171 1907-12-27 5 PERSIA. Berlin, 24th Dec. The Shah is to take the oath to observe the Constitution again on Thursday in the presence of Parliament. It is probable that the members of the Diplomatic Corps will be present. SOUTH AMERICA. There have been a series of conflicts between the171 words
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Article83 1907-12-27 5 THE STRAITS CHAMPIONSHIP. SINGAPORE SUCCESSES. [From Our Special Correspondent.) Singapore, 27th Dec.. The golfing fixtures here commenced yesterday. The following were the results of the matches for the Championship Capt. J. R. Kirkwood 76 D. A. M. Brown 77 Ferguson 79 In the Inter-team Competition the following were83 words
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Article95 1907-12-27 5 A LIBERAL SECEDER. [RbUTKR’B SERVICE.] London, 27 ih Dec. The Liberal Executive of Gainsborough have called upon Major Leslie to resign, on the ground that he has joined the Tories. Major Renton has refused to do so. [Major Renton, who has represented the West Lindsey or Gainsborough[RbUTKR’B SERVICE.] - 95 words
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Article43 1907-12-27 5 A FRESH CONCESSION. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 26th Dec. The Midland Railway, of which Sir G. E Paget is chairman, announces the establishment of a six days’ week for all its employes. The men will be paid extra for Sunday duty.[Reuter’s Service.] - 43 words
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Article35 1907-12-27 5 THE M.C.C. AT MELBOURNE. [Reuter’s Service] London, 25th Dec In the cricket match at Melbourne between the M. C. C. and Victoria, the latter scored 488 runs for nine wickets. The match was drawn.[Reuter’s Service] - 35 words
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Article29 1907-12-27 5 A HUGE WINDFALL. [Rkuter’s Service] London, 27th Dec. Trinity College, Cambridge, receives £lOO,OOO by the death of the widow of Sir William Pearce who leaves no children.[Rkuter’s Service] - 29 words
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Article22 1907-12-27 5 [Reuter’s Service.] London, 25th Dec. Mr. Winston Churchill, Under-Secretary of State for the C denies, has arrived at Khartoum.22 words
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Article19 1907-12-27 5 [Reuter’s Service London, 26th Dec. A decree issued in Lisbon fixes the Portuguese Parliamentary elections for sth April.[Reuter’s Service ] - 19 words
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Article45 1907-12-27 5 [Reuter’s Service] London, 25th Dec. The Beni Suasseu tribe are submitting in large numbers to the French in Algeria. As Mr. D. F. Topham is still in hospital, Mr. R. F. Grey is acting as Secretary of the Selangor Turf Club during the races.[Reuter’s Service] - 45 words
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Article858 1907-12-27 5 DECEMBER MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 26. The December meeting under the auspices of the Selangor Turf Club opened here on Tuesday, and was favoured with splendid weather. The attendance, however, was small and the going was heavy. The results were as858 words
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Article646 1907-12-27 5 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The Entry List for the January Lawn Tennis Tournament is now open entries close at 7 p.m. on Monday, 13th January, 1908, and play commences on Monday, 20th January. The following events are included 1. Championship. 2. Single Handicap. 3. Double Handicap. 4. Mixed646 words
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Advertisement7 1907-12-27 5 PRIZE MEDAL SAFES. McAlister V Co., Ltd,7 words
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Advertisement5 1907-12-27 5 HARNESS accessories. McAlister Co.. Ltd.5 words
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Advertisement5 1907-12-27 5 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co., Ltd.5 words
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Advertisement360 1907-12-27 5 PENANG GOLF CLUB. MONTHLY MEDALS. 28t5 and following j TO LET FURNISHED. Marble hall, north am road. From the middle of February for about 3 months. D. A. M. BROWN. Penang, 23rd December, 1907. 1032—uc Complete Ice Plant for Sale at a Sacrifice. New this y p ar. In perfect360 words
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Obituary212 1907-12-27 5 OBITUARY. COL. HENRY CONSTANTINE WARD. [RrUTBr’3 SgRVICR.] Loudon, 26th Dec. The death is announced of Colonel Henry Constantine War 1, c.I.E. [Colonel Ward, who was the son of the late Sir Henry George Ward, g.c.m.g., was born on the 16th April 1837; After bein? privately educated, he joined the sth212 words
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Article740 1907-12-27 6 Vice-Admiral Count von Baudws-.a will succeed Admiral Biicl.ael, the retiring Chief of the General Staff of the German Navy He formerly commanded the Impel lai yacht HoUnzollm, and afterwards served as Second Admiral with the China squadron. In company with the ships of the Fourth Cruiser Squadron, H.M.S.740 words
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Article183 1907-12-27 6 Spezia, Ger., 2,625. Peter, December 28, Hamburg, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Pegu, Brit., 294, Coysh, December 24, Aoheen, gen., Ban Ho Hin. Langkat, Brit., 149, Marris, December 24, Teluk Anson, Koe Guan Co. Sappho, Brit, 329, Upton, December 25, Tongkah, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Canton, Brit., 150, Gillies,183 words
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Article48 1907-12-27 6 Avagyee for Tongkah. Bharata for Rangoon and Calcutta Deli for Trang. Flying Dragon for Setul. Flying Fish for Port Weld Hye Leong for Teluk Anson. Perak (K.G. Co.) for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sappho for Tongkah. Syria for < ’olombo and Tuticsrin. Vidar for Port Swettenham and Malacca.48 words
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Article263 1907-12-27 6 Saturday. For. Per. Close* Pangkalan Brandan Petrel noon* Deli Cornelia 1 p.m* Asahan Mary Austin 1 p.m Rangoon Solfond 3 p.m* Asahan Patriu 4 p.m* ON WEEK DAYS FOR Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, Sereiuban and Malacca, at 1 p in. and 5-30 p.m. Kedah,263 words
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Article123 1907-12-27 6 Name of Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and A gents. Arratoon Apcar from Singapore, January 18, for Calcutta, A. A. Anthony Co. Austria from Trieste, January 4, for Singapore, China, and Japan, Schmidt, Kustermann Co. Bencleuch from London, December 28, for Singapore, China, and123 words
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Article100 1907-12-27 6 By Hye Leong, from Teluk Anson, Mr. John H Meiklejon. By Teesta, from Madras, Mr. and Mrs. E. Waiss, Messrs. G. Zellmeger, H. G. R. Leonard, Kamatchy Anumall, and C. John. By Teesta, for Fort Swettenham, Messrs. J. P. V. Pillay, V. P. Pillay, K. R. V. R. K.100 words
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Article1061 1907-12-27 6 I s a .11 8 15 2 o Issue I Name. 2 Capital. Subscribed. Value. Paid up, vi s go a- J MINING. Gold. :> 1 idni Ranb An«t. Gold Mining Go., Ltd. Fully Pai' 6 fRd 000 £1 £1 I/-paid January, 1901 P i m £200,000 £191,260 )W>1,061 words
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Article124 1907-12-27 6 Penang, 27 m December, 1907. {By Courtesy of lhe Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2 3 13/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 1/2 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 1734 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private 175| Madras,124 words
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Article185 1907-12-27 6 Penang, 27th Deukmber, 1907. Gold leaf $65.50 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz.) 16.75 no stock White Pepper 19 sellers. Trang Pepper 3.45 sellers. Mac» 65 nominal. Mace Pickings 55 sales Cloves (picked) 32 sales. Nutmegs 110 25 sellers. [No I $5.30 sales 2 x. no stock, liasket185 words
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Advertisement139 1907-12-27 6 An Attack of Croup Warded Off. Our little girl, two and one-half years old, woke up coughing with the croup one evening recently. We happened to have some of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on hand and gave her two doses of it. She went back to sleep and woke up next139 words
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Advertisement42 1907-12-27 6 The Australian Horse Repository, &otfand (W. H. MAWLEYh TeieHMt 4. Breaker and Dealer. Livery and Training Stables. HORSES CAREFULLY SHOD. Fodder of the Best Quality Only Supplied. Rubber Tyred Turnouts on Hire, Harness of every description repaired and made on the premises.42 words
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Advertisement83 1907-12-27 6 PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY. PATRON. -The Hon. R. N. Bland, Resident Councillor, Peitunf GRAND EVENING CONCERT. The Erl King’s Daughter,” A CANTATA BY NEILS GADE, Full Chorus aud Orchestra. Principals.— Soprano, MISS NETT A JONES. Contralto, Mrs. MAY. Baritone, Mr. J. STUART CUNNINGHAM Hon. Conductor, Capt. W. M. LaNCE BOWEK* FRIDAY—83 words
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Advertisement1959 1907-12-27 7 r AHIM KHAN, TO LET, ■»JA w .(j rf Established ‘X 146 Pen T.aX’ |n U'sitS’Ei': B ga,ow8 a,,d JUST UN pACKED I M fITTTJ FSc& rf i‘ Baker, Confectioner, 984—uc f t y Pr ov ision Dea,<r Bad Baxaanaaa ’Xmas Crackers, Electro-plated Ware, iwa3 ■x-x"* t lki j-v* H1,959 words
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Advertisement2202 1907-12-27 8 This Prospectus has been filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The Subscription List will close on the 31st 1907. THE NEW TAMBUKTmINES, LIMITED. /ncorporated under the Companies Ordinance 1889 of the Straits SettlementsCAPITAL $650,000. Divided into 65,000 Ordinary Shares of $lO each. Of the above capital $430,000 will2,202 words
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