Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 October 1908
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Title Section20 1908-10-08 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 232 VOL. LXVI. THURSDAY, Bth OCTOBER, 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement792 1908-10-08 1 THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” THE (ORNISH PIXIE. RIDING HORSE WANTED. in the goods of SUBSCRIPTION. OTRONG and absolutely quite and RICHARD EVANS. dsCC&Sed. I"' L THMtSI WHKrfll MaiMEir»! perfectly broken in. For Daily Issue, »n Town, $27 per annum, Apply QURS ’ANT to the provisions of Section I or $5O post792 words
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Advertisement1938 1908-10-08 2 “RIIRNS PHILP LINE” Dea,ers ,n c c,e, ’/< Th<? BIJK _pniLH unit. |\l Y K sew lnK Machine» /e |b]K 114 iOKI B FI (<■ *1 < All k W>) B Jfl «818 and of Gravel. SINGAPORE TO *JAVA PORTS, W /fe po n^L D A R^ 1 AK T1,938 words
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Article645 1908-10-08 3 the need of inspection. The Sanitary Inspector** Congress continued in Liverpool on Sept. 11, Sir James Crichton-Browne, President, again presiding. Our imported food supply and its supervision was a subject dealt with comprehensively by Dr. W. Hanna, Assistant Port Medical Officer, Liverpool. Dr. Hanna pointed out the645 words
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Article94 1908-10-08 3 London, 25th Sept. The following is the result of the race for the Newbury Autumn Cup run at the Newbury Autumn Meeting to-day Mr. W. It. Wyndham’s Maya, by Des-mond-Gyp, 4 yrs. 6-9, 1 Lord Durham’s Yellow Peril, by Carbine-Orange, 5 yrs 8-3, 2 Air. W. M.94 words
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Article34 1908-10-08 3 London, 26th Sept. The steamers City oj Edinburgh, Clan Colquhoun, and Somali came into collision yesterday at Port Said. All were damaged, but not seriously, and are at present repairing.34 words
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Article28 1908-10-08 3 London, 27th Sept The Australian Rugby team opened their tour in Great Britain in Devonshire yesterday, when they beat Devonshire by 34 points against 3.28 words
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Article418 1908-10-08 3 Straits Times. Mr. G. E. Venning Thomas has returned to Singapore in charge of a branch of the firm of Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works, Limited, which, with the assistance of Mr. F. Marcus from the London Offices, he has opened successfully at Winchester House, with commcdiousStraits Times. - 418 words
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Article128 1908-10-08 3 London, 26th Sept. At Manchester, yesterday, the Police charged with their batons two thousand unemployed, who were threatening to raid the Town Hall where a reception was being held. Several were injured, including some Police. The unemployed attempted to raid Greenwich workhouse yesterday, but were prevented by the128 words
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Article61 1908-10-08 3 London, 28th Sept. The Fine Spinners’ Association owning a hundred mills has decided to make a weekly allowance, varying from three to nine shillings to locked-out employees who do not belong to the union. It is understood that this will cost £40,000 monthly, but it is61 words
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Article54 1908-10-08 3 London, 23rd September. A telegram from Johannesburg states that the negotiations for the settlement of the Indian Immigration question have been abortive. The Indians have asked that six educated natives be admitted yearly to provide them with Indian professionals, such as doctors and barristers. The Government54 words
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Article35 1908-10-08 3 London, 29th Sept. A Daily Telegraph message from Tokio says that Japan is withdrawing the bulk of her troops from North China and leaving onlv small contingents at Peking, lientsiu, an<l Shanhaikwan.35 words
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Article452 1908-10-08 3 Times of Malaya. ARRIVAL OF THE BRONZE BUST. We are indebted to the Honorary Secretary of the Birch Memorial Fund for a view of the handsome bust of the murdered first British Resident, Mr. E. W. W. Birch. The bust, which is of bronze, was executed byTimes of Malaya. - 452 words
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Article88 1908-10-08 3 London, 25th Sept. The motor race for the Tourist Trophy took place in the Isle of Man yesterday. The distance was 339| miles round a course of 37| miles. A Hutton car came in first, having covered the distance in 6 hours, 43 minutes, 588 words
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Article50 1908-10-08 3 London, 26tb Sept. A team, consisting of 106 of all ranks of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, has won the Duke of Connaught’s challenge shield at Aidershot in record time. The test was for infantry fitness in attack. The Gordons were second and the Scots Guards third.50 words
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Article49 1908-10-08 3 London, 29th Sept. Thd Lunns’ tourist steamer Argona, bound from London to the Mediterranean, has been sunk after a collision with another steamer in a fog off Dungeness. One hundred and eighteen passengers and 113 crew got into the boats just in time, but lost everything.49 words
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Article43 1908-10-08 3 Labour Tactics Denounced London, 27th ■''ept. Mr. Hobhouse, Under Secretary for India, speaking at Bristol last night, said If the Labour party continued the policy which they had adopted at the Newcastle Election the Liberals would have to consider retaliation.”43 words
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Article44 1908-10-08 3 London, 26th Sept. A collision occurred between passenger and freight trains on the Northern Pacific Railway in Montana while a dense suowstorm was raging. The smoking car was demolished and caught fire, and twenty passengers were killed and several injured.44 words
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Article325 1908-10-08 3 The Resident of Perak in his annual report for 1907 writes In October the price of tin began to fall and went steadily down. This fall could only be met by a reduction of wages. There is no shadow of doubt that the Chinese coolie had been325 words
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Article96 1908-10-08 3 Thursday. Bth October. League Football: G. S. r. A. C. S., Esplanade. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Matsuo’s Cinematograph. Friday. 9th October. St. Denys. Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph. Saturday, 10th October. Matsuo's Cinematograph. Sunday. Ilth October.96 words
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Article40 1908-10-08 3 October 8. 1754—Henry Fielding died. 1888—New British Resident left for Pahang. 1894 —Death of Lady Robinson, wife of Hongkong Governor. 1904 Battle of Sha-ho commenced. 1905 Lord Inverclyde died. 1907—New Ausgleich Treaty between Austria and Hungary signed.40 words
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Article20 1908-10-08 3 TAursday, Oct. 15.— Hock Bee and Chin Bee Estates. Kedah; Logans Buildings; 11 a.m J. W. Hallifax, auctioneer.20 words
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Article123 1908-10-08 3 Public Works Department.— Concrete and masonry work for erection of 32 wards at new Quarantine Camp, Pulau Tikus tenders close noon, Oct. 12. Municipal Commissioners.— lron and Steelwork for jinrikisha and gharry stand; also brick and carpenter work tenders close: 3 p.m., Oct. 14. Straits Government. 100 tons timber;123 words
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Advertisement52 1908-10-08 3 Aching heads made good as new is a sign that might well be displayed by any chemist who sells Stearns’ Headache Cure, for this article quickly banishes pain and leaves the head clear. An aching head can’t do itself justice. Give it a chance by using Stearns’ Headache Cure. Insist52 words
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Advertisement53 1908-10-08 3 When one is sick, the greatest care should be taken in the selection of a remedy. The best medicine is none too good and an endeavour should be made to get it. As an invigorator and re-builder, Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract is the best. PRIZE MEDAL SAFES. McAlister53 words
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Advertisement615 1908-10-08 3 11 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. BOVRIL I ''HE Municipal Commissioners of George ■hoaM to te «vary tosw m wto Town, Penang, hereby invite separate M M wvwy MMBitaL tenders for the following Wtoa JM bn vwM to E ron Steelwork for Jinrikisha maoi «to wall nor alaaw wall, Gharry Stand at Weld615 words
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Miscellaneous65 1908-10-08 3 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Oct. 8 10.23 am. 4.26 a.m. n 9 Ill’ a.m. 5.11 am. 10 12.02 p.m. 6.04 a.m. n 11 12.48 p.m. 6.45 a.m. )r 12 135 p in. 7.34 a m 13 2.24 p.m. 8.20 a.m. t 14 3.11 p.m. 9.10 am. The Moon.65 words
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Article52 1908-10-08 4 Bovet—Ford Anderson. —On Sept. 15, at St. Peter’s Church, Belsize Park, by the Rev. F. W. Tremlett, D.C L., Frederick Francis, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bover, 38, Belzize Park Gardens, to Eliane, eldest daghter of Dr. and Mrs. Ford Anderson, 41, Belzize Park.—China and Colonial papers,52 words
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Article1332 1908-10-08 4 On the subject of Shipping Rings we have ever, in these columns, taken up an unswerving attitude against these unscrupulous combinations time and again we have directed attention to their pernicious effects on the Colony's trade and never have we been slow in urging the powers-that-be1,332 words
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Article172 1908-10-08 4 Yesterday a very unusual sight was seen at Bagan Tuan Kitchil, no less than fifty shandrydaus waiting to be engaged. This was due to a motor bus now plying between village and Permatang Bindahari, 12 miles distant. The fare for the hire of a shandrydan there is172 words
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Article689 1908-10-08 4 The following ties in the P.C.C. Bowls Tournament were played off last evening Championship. W. S. Goldie beat H. A. Neubronner 22—8. Single Handicap. W. A. Ward 3) beat W. Hamilton -2) 21—20. The following ties have been fixed Thursday Championship. C. P. Buckell v. F. Daniel H.689 words
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Article801 1908-10-08 4 We have to welcome the Hon. A. R Adams back to Penang from his holidav in England. Mr. W. W. Douglas, Acting Chief Com. missioner of Police, has gone to Pahang inspection duty.— M.M.. Mr. Justice Law, Chief Judicial Commissioner, returns to the F.M S. from the801 words
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Advertisement171 1908-10-08 4 I LIPTON'S I E 1 A z *g J B PENANG AGENTS: 5 I Paierson, Simons i> co., Ltd. APENTA APENTA THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER. NATURAL APERIENT WATER. Bottled at the Sprinis Bulla i ,e,t Hungary. A course of Apenta taken GOLD MEDAL, before breakfast is useful, as St.171 words
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Advertisement90 1908-10-08 4 ESTABLISHED 1103. CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed Io The Editor,” written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the writer’s name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang am Gazette Office, Penang, to the90 words
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Obituary33 1908-10-08 4 DEATHS. Tomlin. —Sept. 13, at Fitzroy House Nursing Home, G. L. Tomlin, Secretary of the China Fire Insurance Company. Jamie. At Serangoon House, Craiglockhart, Slateford, on Sept. 3, Robert Jamie, late of Singapore.33 words
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Article356 1908-10-08 5 the international situation. MOMENTOUS ISSUES. [Rbutir’b Service.] London, 7th Oct. The Emperor Francis Joseph’s rescripts his Ministers extends his sovereignty Bosnia and Herzegovina orders the evacuation of the Turkish Province of Novi Bazar; and creates a Diet in the two Provinces. An Appeal to Loyalty. The proclamation[Rbutir’b . Service.] - 356 words
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Article67 1908-10-08 5 A STRONG DEMAND. From Our Own Correspondent], Loudon, 7th Oct. I’he rubber market is strong on good American buying Brazilian Crop. It is thought that the Brazilian crop will be about the same as last year, with perhaps a little more Para, but less medium sorts. Selling67 words
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Article38 1908-10-08 5 THE RETURNS FOR SEPTEMBER. (Reuter's Service.] London, Bth Oct. I’he imports into the United Kingdom during last month show an increase of £2,692,756 and the exports a decrease of £3,535,114, as compared with September, 1907.(Reuter's Service.] - 38 words
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Article91 1908-10-08 5 THE NEAR EAST. Berlin, 7th Oct. M. Isvolsky, Russian Foreign Minister, proposes that a Conference of the Great Power» should be held to rerise the Treaty of Berlin of 1878, when the Dardanelles question will be dealt with. He will spend fire days in London and afterwards91 words
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Article99 1908-10-08 5 AN INSTRUCTIVE LECTURE. ADVANTAGES OF PLANTATION. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, 7th Oct. Dr. Schidrowitz, lecturing at the Rubber Exhibition at Olympia, on Plantation Para rubber, said that it had many advantages, such as purity, consistency, and dryness, but it was inferior in nerve to fine Para. A99 words
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Article1353 1908-10-08 5 The Home papers to hand to-day devote considerable space to the International Rubber Exhibition at Olympia. We quote the following from Times of Sept. 14 It is claimed on behalf of the exhibition at Olympia that it is the first complete” rubber exhibition ever held; and we1,353 words
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Article381 1908-10-08 5 The latest issue to hand of the Malay Mail has a lengthy article on the above subject, concluding We ask our producers how much longer they are going to sit calmly down and submit to being fleeced. They are not the isolated individuals to-day that they were in381 words
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Article394 1908-10-08 5 The inquest on the body of the late Mr. Wooi Yang Beng, Cashier to Messrs. Huttenbach, Bro*. <fc Co., whose sudden death we reported last week, was begun in the Second Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, by Mr. A. V. Brown, Coroner. The first witness was a Hylam servant394 words
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Article219 1908-10-08 5 Before His Honour Judge Wolferstan, in the District Court, this morning, Li Cheng Hong and Ong Kang (a woman) were charged with theft and dishonestly retaining stolen property respectively. Detective-Inspector Ambrose, in withdrawing the case against the second defendant. said that tlie fir*t accused had been living219 words
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Article110 1908-10-08 5 The Kuala Lumpur paper publishes the following scores on the local range by the membeis of the the Selangor Ladies’ Rifle Club on Monday (presumably at 100 yards) Mrs. MacGregor 29 8=37 Mrs. Gallagher 28 8—36 Miss Violet Grey 33 2=35 Mrs. Brown 27 8—35 Mrs. Goldie110 words
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Article119 1908-10-08 5 Export from Perak The following advance figures (liable to correction) ©f the export of tin from Perak for September are to hand Block Tin 6,201 Piculs 17 catties. Tin Ore 29,064 Piculs 52 catties. Duty $300,218.52. Mining Returns. We are informed by Mr. E. Roadnight that the ouput119 words
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Advertisement423 1908-10-08 5 PENANG GOLF CLUB. THE PRESGRAVE CUPS. "PDAP” UPTCI Saturday, ICtfi, and OoUowing Stay. I UrtHu O w 1 ILL. SANATORIUM. WANTED. PENANG HILLS. PLANTER with two years' experience A perfect health resort and an of rubber wants a billet. ideal spot tor spending holidays 4 and week-ends, c/o Pinang Gazette.423 words
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Article805 1908-10-08 6 A German firm hn« patented method identifying the sensitive aide of plate or film by marking tiny nicks or sei rations in the gelatine. A writer in Cylinq suggest» that the best wav to carrv to the camera-stand is strapped along the back fork of the bicycle beside805 words
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Article31 1908-10-08 6 London. 24t1» Sept. Ehe underwriters have been saddled with seventy per cent of the South Australia 3| per cent, loan of £2,000,000, which was issued in London at31 words
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Article30 1908-10-08 6 London, 23rd September. I'he training cruiser Yankee is ashore on 'oe locks in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, with a hole in her forward part. Her position is dangerous.30 words
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Article116 1908-10-08 6 To-moikoW. Singapore Rotorua 2 p.m. Kopah. Renong, Vic-') tori* Point, Mergui. Omepere 2 p m. anil Tavoy Teluk An»on Hye Leong 3 p.m. Pulau Ijangkawi, Perlis and Setul Un Peng 4 p.m. Deli Malaya 4 p.m. Saturday. Ceylon, A unt r* laid*. x India. Aden, Mauri- I Devanha116 words
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Article418 1908-10-08 6 FOR Butterworth, at 7 a m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4-30 p.m. Bukit Tambun, at 8-30 a.m., 2-30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Bukit Mertajain at 8-30 a.m., I p.m., 2-30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Bagan Serai, at 5 p.m. Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30418 words
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Article34 1908-10-08 6 HoM Stkamkr. Ki foamvai.v To WARD. PKCTED. Duk SAIL. P. it O. Devanha 10/10 B. I. Thongwa 17/10 N.D.L. Lutzow 13/10 Outward. •P. &O. Delhi 22/10 B. I. 15/10 N.D.L. Kleist 15/1034 words
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Article103 1908-10-08 6 Aasaye, Brit., 4395, Daniel, October 8, Bomhey, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Avagyee, Brit., 247, Campbell, October 8, Tongkah, gen., E. 8. Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Scott, October 8, Acheen, gen., Ban Ho Hin. Hye Leong, Brit., 296, Treweeke, October 8, Teluk Anson, gen., Kwong On. Malacca, Brit.,103 words
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Article43 1908-10-08 6 Canton for Bindings and Teluk Anson Cornelia for Port Swettenham and Malacca. Deli for Trang and Pang Nga. Leong Ho for Trang. Perak (E.B. Co.) for Deli. Sree Bangka for Batu Bahra. Thongwa for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Vidar for Pangkalan Brandan.43 words
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Article29 1908-10-08 6 Name of Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and Agents. C. Apcar. S’pore, Oct. 8, Calcutta, A.A.A G. Apcar, S’pore, Oct. 29, Calcutta, A.A.A29 words
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Article79 1908-10-08 6 ARRIVALS. By Malaya (October 8) from Deli. Messrs Seth and Cornfield. By Assays (October 8) from London, Messrs N K Mackenzie and H R Morgan; from Marseilles, The Hon. A R Adams, M.L.C., Mrs Gordon C Hart, Messrs N C Cromar, and A R Morgan from Colombo, Messrs J79 words
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Article123 1908-10-08 6 Penang, Bth October, 1908. (By Courtesy oj the Charteied Bank.) London Demand Bank 2 ‘4 4 months’ sight Batik 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2 4 3/16 3 Documentary Calcutta Demand Bank »U 174 j 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 j 3 days'sight Private 176 Mad123 words
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Article192 1908-10-08 6 Pknang, Bth October, 1908. Gold leaf 65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lh f» •>*.) no stock. White Pepper $l5 sellers. Trang Pepper $lO nom. Mac* $7O nom. Mace Pickings $6O nominal. Cloves (picked) out of season. Nutmeg* 110 $l9 8a le». [No 1 $6 65 sales. <» 2 x.192 words
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Article1112 1908-10-08 6 s Capital. Subscribed. y“”ue. Z Dividends. Name. E t Q '5 s o PQ r MINING.' 1903 $300,000 $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 10% year end. 31-3-08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 1906 300,000' 225,000 22,500 10 10 Bruang, Ltd. 64 1901 600,000 600,000 60,000 10 10 a 10% year1,112 words
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Advertisement30 1908-10-08 6 homt A K 7 INK <>,f Con L,vkk 0,l an ThoHH ut 0,1 h° nes t principles. prX A tk. beSt a,t h>mW it. its ‘uerit, d.UgUfuUo UBtruetor ot first-rate30 words
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Advertisement51 1908-10-08 6 NOBEL’S EXPLOSIVES. MAGAZINES AT PENANG AND IPOH. Stocks al wavs on hand of GELIGNITE. BLASTING GELATIN h. SETUPL E X D ETC N ATO Rs EI. ECT RIC D ETO NA TO RS. SPORTING BALLISTITE CARTRI DGES. Saudi lands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for Penang and Perak. Aylesbury Garland, Sub-Agents,51 words
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Advertisement58 1908-10-08 6 Sun Insurance Office, London. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at current rates of Premium. Total sum insured in 1891 £373,700,000 Total sum insured in 1899 £435,000,000 Total sum insured in 1902 £487,000,000 Claims arranged by the Local Agents and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of58 words
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Advertisement176 1908-10-08 6 The Commercial Sale Rooms r >HftWARTH FRQKIAIE it/i Merchandise (either or damaged B M W B H [IBi 111 HOUSE and LANDED PROPEKTY, and WVR VCKNITUKK «< an 1 CIVIL, ELECTRICAL ANn Advances to a limited extent on the ll A A 1-z latter to suit customers can be arrang-176 words
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Advertisement1798 1908-10-08 7 CHARTERED BANK OF (INDIA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE-INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF BROWN Co AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPU. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPU. INDIA, LIMITED. Monumental Sculptors, Netherlands Trading Society Discount Bank.) PAinnTTA incorporated by Royal Charter. Pa^’ a P-C«piUl$15,000,000 Established 1824. Established at Batavia, 1857. Authorised Capital £1,500,000. A1,798 words
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Advertisement2138 1908-10-08 8 Shipping. I Shipping. Shipping. Shlppl»»P. &0. Steam Navigation Company, Intended Sailings- Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES BRITISH INDIA Imperial German Mail Line. I MAIL SERVICE- I OUTWARD. I STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. LTD. Ai-mii Mmh thin fa Oct. 8 Assaye connecting with China I vvvuH wHIgP W, 9 LIQ,2,138 words
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