Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 March 1911
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1911-03-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 66 VOL. LXIX. THURSDAY, 23rd MARCH. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1504 1911-03-23 1 W. DANIEL, Ls. 0.,: t 1, BEACH STREET, PENANG, The only Certificated OPTICIAN j in the Straits Settlements and the Only European WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER in Penang. HIGH CLASS REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. J PATRONS are requested to send X DIRECT to above address. I •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦a *«2l, CROSSE /V n celebrated1,504 words
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Advertisement59 1911-03-23 1 •"HE PINAhG MZEITE J (PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.) Rates of Subscription, payable strictly in 9 advance 2 LOCAL S 2-25 per month. 2 W >» 813.50 naif yearly. 2 $27.00 per annum. Z BY POST 8 2.50 per month. Z 815.00 naif yearly. 2 $30.00 yearly. WEEKLY EDITION PUBLISHED > EVERY59 words
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Article896 1911-03-23 2 LABOUR QUESTIONS DISCUSSED. At the annual general meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association held in the Johore Hotel at noon on Sunday, Mr. Roger Pears presided awl there were also present His Highness the Sultan of Johore (President), Messrs. V. Thompson, R. A. Blair, J. 8. Willes, E.896 words
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Article819 1911-03-23 2 THE POSITION OF MALAYA. The following article appears in the L. C. Express of March 3 We have always held to the principle that these columns are not the place in which to discuss English politics, but rather a field where the position of our Far Eastern819 words
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Article106 1911-03-23 2 Mr. R. E. Stubbs, who was sent by the Colonial Secte’ary to Ceylon, Hongkong, and the Straits Settlements to inquire into and report upon certain departments of the administrations of those Colonies, has returned to the Colonial Office and has drawn up a valuable report on the results106 words
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Article1094 1911-03-23 2 DIVIDEND PROSPECTS. From the London financial papers to hand by the last mail, says the Straits Times, we see that there are very considerable efforts being made to revive public interest. One finds almost a plethora of glowing articles about the gigantic dividends that are going to be paid1,094 words
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Article152 1911-03-23 2 Thursday, March 23. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. “Yeomen of the Guard”: Town Hall, 9.15 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Friday, March 24. Homeward P. O. Mail. Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Industrial Scholarship Examination, Education Office. Lodge Scotia, 9.15 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Annunciation.152 words
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Article196 1911-03-23 2 March 3o.—Football Cup: Polices. P.C.C. March 31 and April I.—Golf Club Ladies’ Monthly Mesial. Ajril I.—Cricket Tournament: P.R.C. v. Butterworth, Butterworth P.C.C. r C. R.C., Victoria Green. April 2. —P.V. Rifle Meeting Championship Challenge Cup and Special Prize. April 3. P.LR.C.: 100 yds. deliberate, Walker Trophy and196 words
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Article68 1911-03-23 2 Friday, .March 2$. Unserviceable stores Fort Cornwallis; 11.30 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers Saturday, .March 25. Furniture Ayer Rajah House, 11.15 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co. auctioneers. Tuesday, .March 28. Steamers Glenjalloch, Hong Moh, Hong Wan 1., and Hong Bee; Powell Co.’s sale room, Singapore; 2.30 p in Powell68 words
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Article44 1911-03-23 2 Straits Government.— Farm of right of quarrying and disposing of stone from Government quarrieson Islands of Pulau Kra during three years ending 1913 tender close noon March 25. Ban Hock Heng Estate.— Erection of Hospital Ward and Coolie Quarters; tenders close April 30.44 words
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Article28 1911-03-23 2 No. 145 Kelawei Road apply Heap Teik, 47 Beach St. Norwood,’’ Logan Road; apply Adams and Allan. The Aloes,” 50 Northam Road apply Kennedy Co.28 words
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Advertisement8 1911-03-23 2 OolcnaT' MACKAYS LIQUEUR WHISKY, THE ACME OF QUALITY.8 words
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Advertisement36 1911-03-23 2 fHunyadil Janos 0 The Best Natural Aperient Water for sluggish bowels. Brings relief in the natural easy way. Speedy, sure and gentle.* Try a bottle —and drink half a tumbler B'l arising, before breakfast, for BA36 words
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Advertisement476 1911-03-23 2 Town Hall, Penang. The Penang Choral Society WILL PRODUCE To-night To-night!! AND ALSO Saturday, March. 25th. (and subsequent dates to be announced later.) The Yeomen of the Guard, Written by W. S. GILBERT. Composed by ARTHUR SULLIVAN, A Full Orchestra, New Scenery and Dresses. Dramatte personae. Sir Richard Cholmondeley {Lieutenant476 words
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Article530 1911-03-23 3 THE VESSEL OF THE FUTURE. Although the report current some months ago that oil engines of 36,000-h.p. were to he installed in a Dreadnought had no foundation in fact, engineers are now of opinion that it will not be long before an experiment qn such a large scale530 words
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Article173 1911-03-23 3 From London we learn, says the Ceylon Observer, that the enterprising Marconi” Directors are dissatisfied with the way in which the establishment of a Ceylon “Wireless” station has been postponed. Since the authorities connected with the Colony could not make up their mind on the173 words
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Article110 1911-03-23 3 Ceylon Observer. While Mr. G Nicol Thomson, visiting agent for Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield, Ltd., was estate-visiting in South India, he fell from his horse—due to a stirrup strap breaking—and struck the elbow of his right arm on some rocks. He had to travel aboutCeylon Observer. - 110 words
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Article68 1911-03-23 3 During Coronation year England will be the centre of the world’s airmanship. The international Gordon Bennett speed race will be held for the first time, after Mr. Grahame White’s victory in the race which was held in America on October 30 last. Another event of world-wide interest68 words
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Advertisement632 1911-03-23 3 _I J M ..—J —■!—<—l BUILT FOR THE FAR EAST. 9 a M M I ■m arc built in the very hub ci the cycle industry Coventry itself by experienced B-itish workmen «2 t! e mat.rials i sed .-.r. th- best and most reliable. It therefore follows, that wth g-pd632 words
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Advertisement909 1911-03-23 3 h— N. D. DE SILVA, t Manufacturing’ Jeweller and Engraver, non i nroai Bis|lop stieet PeMng Cigarette, i REPAIRS g REGILDING I WEDDING RINGS CT at Although you may have smoked many MODERATE CHARGES. A SPECIALITY, different kinds of cigarettes, you have 93f U v h g never smoked anything909 words
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Article685 1911-03-23 4 The recent census had drawn general attention to question* of population. Some countries an I places are receding and others growing, these circumstances of r en affecting important changes in policy and vast expenditures. Where great advances have been made and continued progress is autici patei685 words
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Article447 1911-03-23 4 There will be a ride on Sunday morning next meet on the Parade Ground at 7 o’clock, and finish at the Swimming Club, where breakfast will be provided for the members of the Hunt Club by Mrs. Jamieson. There was a case of chicken-pox this morning on447 words
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Article348 1911-03-23 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.’’] Sir, Is it too late to ask that consideration be given to a proposal affecting the Hill Railway As you are, no doubt, aware, there is a possibility of the Government spending $220,000 on a new line which promises348 words
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Article775 1911-03-23 4 Major C. C. C >bbe, East Kent ment, has been appointed Supei intend’ Detention Barracks, Singapore. Mr. J. F. Wreford sails from 3e -i, by the s.s Malwa cn April 14, tran^h 1D at Colombo in the s s Devanha for Pena where he is due on775 words
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Article45 1911-03-23 4 Homeward. Steambk. Arrives. Mails Saii*’ 1 Close. P. &O. Marmora Fri. 24/3 11 a.m. noon N.D.L. Prin. Alice Tues. 28/3 6 p.m. midnight 3 p.m. 8.1. Taroba Sat. 1/4 Outward N.D.L. Pr Ludwig Thurs. 20/3 8.1. Thura. 30/3 P. &O. Assaye Thurs. 6/445 words
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Advertisement169 1911-03-23 4 GOOOOOOOOQOOQQOOOOOOQOOOQQOO STHE GARRICK -8 I CIGARETTE O Q A LARGE hand-made cigarette. X 8 U 3 8 Pac|[eil iD sfls Air T^ht Tins o o Price 60 cents per Tin r—t 1 Cw H r u rIF 2xl O I—OBTAINABLE AT O g MESSRS. PRITCHARD Co., X O And All169 words
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Article277 1911-03-23 5 STERLING RUBBERS FIRMER. ENCOURAGING RISES. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our shate list on page 7 of this issue 23/3/10. 22/3/11. 23/3/11. on or uo x x x i Shares. 2 s'® s "3 s M 02 CQ 92 S 3 02277 words
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Article77 1911-03-23 5 ROUGH FIGURES PUBLISHED. I From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23. Rough figures of the Census in the Straits Settlements have been published, showing the following results Population. Increase. Penang Municipality 100,000 6,000 Malacca Municipality 21,000 5,000 Singapore Municipality 285.000 5i,000 Singapore Island 334,803 106,000 It is expected77 words
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Article71 1911-03-23 5 LONDON MARKET IS QUIETER [From a Malacca Correspondent] M dacca, March 23. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Ltd., that fine hard Para was quoted in London, yes* terday, at 6 8, sellers. The market is quieter. London, March 22*. The following are71 words
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Article25 1911-03-23 5 [Front Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 22. Today’s (Wednesday’s) quota’ions for opium and produce are Opium 0.00 Rice, Rangoon 1530) Pepper, black 15.5025 words
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Article41 1911-03-23 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23. A Hylam boy has been sent to jail for a year for stealing a gold watch and chain, the property of his master, Dr. Green, of the General Hospital.41 words
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Article33 1911-03-23 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23. The aviation people leave for South Africa to-day by the ss. Capri. Several passengers were taken up early on Sunday morning with success.33 words
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Article29 1911-03-23 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23, The performances by the Bandmann Opera Company have been so successful that they are staying here six nights more.29 words
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Article231 1911-03-23 5 AGREEMENT WITH THE PORTE. THE QUESTION OF CAPITAL. [DkR O8TA8IAT18CH E LlOYD’8 SERVICE.] Constantinople, March 21. Three financial agreements have been signed between the Porte and the Bagdad Railway Company, namely, for the construction of the railway to Helif, Bagdad, Osmanieh, and Alexandretta; harbour works at Alexandretta; and[DkR O8TA8IAT18CH E LlOYD’8 SERVICE.] - 231 words
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Article46 1911-03-23 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23. The P i O. ss Marmora takes Home a very large contingent, including Mr. J. Stuart M. Rennie, late Secretary to the Tanjoug Pagar Dock Board, who goes to represent Messrs. Sime, Darby Jr Co. in Loudon.46 words
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Article39 1911-03-23 5 COOLIES KILLED BY LIGHTNING. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, March 23 Two coolies have been killed by lightning at Tronoh while taking shelter under a tree. There have been heavy thunderstorms here, but the heat continues.39 words
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Article37 1911-03-23 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 23. The annual reports of the Tanglin Club and the Swim ning Club, respectively, have lieen issued, showing each to be in a favourable condition, financially and otherwise37 words
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Article72 1911-03-23 5 M. STOLYPIN’S DOWNFALL. [Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] St. Petersburg, March 21. The position of M. Stolypin, Russian Premier, has been weakened by the defeat of the Government on the question of the Kurie. Resignation Accepted. St. Petersburg, March 22. The Tsar has accepted the resignation of M. Stolypin,[Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] - 72 words
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Article65 1911-03-23 5 THE AUTHORISED VERSION [Reuters Service London, March 22. His Majesty the King received deputations of Christian bodies on the occasion of the tercentenary of the translation of the Authorised Version of the Bible. Replying to an address, His Majesty said that the multiplying millions of[Reuters Service ] - 65 words
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Article34 1911-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Service Sacramento, March 22. The Californian State Senate has passed lhe Bill prohibiting aliens from holding land. The Bill is similar to previous measures periodically introduced but never finally enacted.[Reuter’s Service ] - 34 words
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Article164 1911-03-23 5 LAUNCH OF A DREADNOUGHT." SntCH IT THI ÜBER [Reuter’s Service.] Kiel, March 22. The new German Dreadnought battleship, Der Kaiser, has been launched. [Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Kiel, March 22. The new German battleship has been launched in the present of the Kaiser and Kaiserin. The battleship, which[Reuter’s Service.] - 164 words
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Article96 1911-03-23 5 RUMOURS IN THE COMMONS. [Reuter s Service London, March 22. There are strong rumours in the Lobby of the House of Commons that the Constitutional crisis will not be settled before the Coronation and that the Veto Bill will not be passed before the end of August.[Reuter s Service ] - 96 words
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Article49 1911-03-23 5 [Deb Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Washington, March 21 The Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty will be elaborated in the first instance by British and American commissioners and thereafter by the Hague Court of Arbitration. It is said that the agreement will be submitted to Congress at a very early date[Deb Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] - 49 words
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Article41 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] Mexico, March 22. Senor Limantour, Minister of Finance, has arrived with America’s demands to President Diaz, namely, either to check the insurrection, enter into a treaty of peace with the insurgents, or else resign.[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] - 41 words
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Article33 1911-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Service London, March 23 In the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith. Prime Minister, stated that payment of members of Parliament will be proposed this year.[Reuter’s Service ] - 33 words
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Article35 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] Berlin, March 22. The Kaiser leaves on the 24th inst. for Vienna, where he will arrive on the 25th inst, proceeding whence on the 28th inst. for Corfu[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] - 35 words
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Article26 1911-03-23 5 [Reutkr’s Service London, March 23. There are disquieting reports of Lord Lansdowne’s health. He has returned from Brighton without his health having improved.[Reutkr’s Service ] - 26 words
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Article30 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Rome, March 22. King Victor Emmanuel has approached Signor Giolitti to form a Cabinet. Signor Tittoni has refused the portfolio of Foreign Minister.[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] - 30 words
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Article32 1911-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Service 1 London. March 23. Reports that the Rt. Hon. R B. Haldane, Secretary of State for War, will be raised to the Peerage are being renewed.[Reuter’s Service 1 - 32 words
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Article30 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd's Service.] Berlin, March 22. The N. D. L. steamer Goeben touched a rock on the Riviera coast and proceeded to Genoa slightly damaged.[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd's Service.] - 30 words
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Article189 1911-03-23 5 The following are the orders of the day for to-morrow’s meeting 1. Motion by the Acting Treasurer That thia Council approves a re-vote of $30,577.60 being the unexpended portion of the special vote of $30,778 taken on the 19th August, 1910, for the purpose of installing a Telephone189 words
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Article218 1911-03-23 5 Thus the Taiping correspondent of the T. of M. With regard to the proposed extension of the F. M. S. Bail ways northwards from Prai it is difficult yet to decide whether it should start from Alma Station or Bukit Mertajam. The latter probably would be the better.218 words
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Article184 1911-03-23 5 It is stated that as the result of negotiations that were initiated when the P Jc O. Company and the Glen Line gave notice of their attention to withdraw from the China Steamship Confer-nee from March 31 next, an agreement has been arrived at for the establishment184 words
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Article78 1911-03-23 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $9O 75 per picul busines done. Tin in London is quoted at £lB2 12». 6<Z. spot and £lB2 7s Qd three months. The following were the dealings in tin to day :—Singapore, Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 125 tons, $91.4078 words
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Article25 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] St. Petersburg, March 22. General Michnevitsch has been appointed successor to General Krondratjew on the Russian Army Staff.[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service] - 25 words
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Article26 1911-03-23 5 [Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.! Berlin, March 22. Dr. Holt, Chief Procurator of the Synod of Lukiauow, has expressed a desire to resign.[Dbr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.! - 26 words
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Article44 1911-03-23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, March 22. A Japanese Military Mission is expected to arrive here in May or June. The Wayang Inche Puteh arrived here yesterday by the ss. Corneilia and it will be stationed at Tek Soon Theatre Hall.[Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] - 44 words
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Article284 1911-03-23 5 HALF-YEARLY MEETING. A meeting of the Bea d of Licensing justices was held yesterday afternoon in the District Court to consider applications or licences for public homes and billiard saloons for 1911. Mr. G. H Hall (Chairman) presided, and he was supported by Messrs. W. Chapman, (Secretary), W.284 words
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Advertisement326 1911-03-23 5 WANTED. A STEREOTYPER and a RULING MACHINEMAN. Apply at once to THE WORKS MANAGER, 267 The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. St. George’s Ball, 1911. INTENDING Subscribers to the above are requested to forward their subscriptions ($l5) to C. J. Fulton, Esq., Hon. Treasurer, at the Chartered Bank. Cheques may be326 words
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Advertisement477 1911-03-23 5 FOR SALE. RUBBER STUMPS. 2,500,000 FOR SALE. Nursery 25 acres fully planted. ALL guaranteed fresh and in first-clas» order. Book your orders now for immediate or forward deliveries of 12, 15 and 18 months old Stumps. RUBBER SEEDS. All seeds guaranteed fresh from old Trees and well-known Estates Planting Baskets,477 words
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Advertisement1059 1911-03-23 6 ■g’JT IOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMO N- J\.*M p-— —n i i:Netherlands Gutta Percha: f! IIKVL ::Singapore libber Works. J \s' Matting and Floor-Tiles Specially Suitable for Shipboard, J v x Ift Is not a specific for any lisease. jg®& x Banks, Insurance-Offices, Churches, Hospitals, fiipdpfan I inf /v IliEr i s a preparation1,059 words
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Article459 1911-03-23 7 ARRIVALS. Carmarthanshire, Brit, 2994, Daniel, Mar. 23, Singapore, gon., Boustead Co. Delhi, Brit., 4783, Bradshaw, Mar. 23, Bombay, gen Adamson, Gilfilian Co. lyo Marn, Jap., 3918, Takeda; Mar. 23, Yokohama, gen., Boustead Co, Seang Bee, Brit., 3837, Travis, Mar. 23, Rangoon, gen., Ban Eng Joo Sin Kee. Taroba, Brit.,459 words
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Article1695 1911-03-23 7 d. Capital. Subscribed, Value Dividends. Name. i 5 a* I 19OT 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 8300,000 »300,000 30,000 »10 »10 25 10 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 54 53 S 5 ax XX W 12 12 <=-■- I 2 1901 £lOO,OOO £71,200 71,200 £1 £1 30 301,695 words
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Article271 1911-03-23 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Morrow. F jr. Per. Close. Yen Thye Seng 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 11 a.m. Colombo and Tuticorin Iyo Marti 11 a.m. Ceylon, Australasia, x India, Aden, Mauri- I Marmora 11 a.m. tius, Egypt, and vid > Reg. up to 9-30 a.m. Brindisi271 words
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Article201 1911-03-23 7 Prnang, March 23, 1911. Gold leaf $64.80 Pepper (W. Count 3 stock. White Pepper $23.70 sales. Trang Pepper $16.25 nom Mace 5110 nominal. Mace Picking* $99 buyers. Cloves $42 sellers. Nutmegs 110 $2l sales. I No. 1 $6.10 sales. No. 2 $6.00 sales. Baskat $5.10 nominal. Copra mixed $8.25201 words
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Article647 1911-03-23 7 The Singapore police are investigating the theft of a gold chain and a metal watch, value $5O, from the quarters of Mr. B. A. Powel>, of the cable steamer Magnet. Mr. Powell suspects a Javanese boy who was dismissed two days ago. Commenting on the Imperial position at647 words
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Advertisement733 1911-03-23 7 Sun life ol CfliKldO. (KstHbli.il Asl IMH V. Assets exceed £6,'00.0.0 kphts over all liabilities according to Government Standard h.‘ 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. VVHITK. KKNNKDY A Co., Onager, South-Eastern Agentfc Ptnang A ia. ingapore. fire Insurance. Queen Insurance Company. Royal Fire Insurance Company. The undersigned have733 words
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Advertisement2271 1911-03-23 8 P JO.SteamNwifatlonCompany. Intended Sailings. Norddeaischer Lloyd, Bremen. EXPECTED ARRIVALS AN* WFARTWK b MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. A Imperial German Mail Line. Mar 23 Devanha connecting with Moiea JC- BlitlS!] IDQIA StCcUD GO. j Apr. 6 Assaye Mooltan Y YA homkwaki». I 1 LIMITEP ocmb steam siipto„ n< Connecting Dae For Iwikndrd2,271 words
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