Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 April 1911

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 78 VOL. LXIX. THURSDAY, 6th APRIL. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1764 1 •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦a W. DANIEL, l. s. 0..: t 1, BEACH STREET, PENANG, The only Certificated OPTICIAN in the Straits Settlements and the Only European WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER in Penang. t HIGH CLASS REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. J PATRONS are requested to send X DIRECT to above address. X “IHF PINANG GAZETTE.” TO
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    • 54 1 “THE PINAAG GAZETTE” (PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.) S Rate* of Subscription, payable strictly in advance: LOCAL S 2-25 per month. J $13.50 naif yearly. 2 Z $27.00 per annum. a BY POST 2.50 per month. §15.00 half yearly. §30.00 yearly. WEEKLY EDITION PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. a Subscription §1.50 per month. Half
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  • 4 2 A Bengali Anarchist.
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  • 6 2 A Bengali Anarchist.
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  • 953 2 TRANSPORT AND LABOUR CONDI L lONS. PROSPECTS OF AN INCREASED OUTPUT. Share market conditions not infrequently fail to reflect the state of affairs in respect of the particular industry with which they are associated. Some months ago, says the Financial Times of March 11, Lord Harris made
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  • 5 2 A Bengali Anarchist.
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  • 80 2 Calcutta, March 26.—The last stage of the Budget debate concluded in the Viceroy’s Council yesterday. The Viceroy in his closing speech announced that he was making arrangements whereby 100,000 people could witness the Crowning Ceremony of the King-Einpei or at Delhi from a selected position on the
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  • 47 2 Bombay, March 27.—0 n Sunday morning Lieut. Dawes ascended in a Humber monoplane. He alighted on the railway line. A goods train ran into the machine, smashing it to atoms. Lieut. Dawes escaped with his life, but badly cut his face with wire.
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  • 254 2 Thursday. April 6. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. Choral Society Rehearsal, 5.30 p.m. Football Cup Crescent v. C.R.C., Esplanade. Penang Nursing Association, Annual Meeting, Judge’s Bungalow, 5.30 p.m. P.L.R.C.: 100 yds. deliberate, Walker Trophy and de Voogt Cup 4th Class Bisley target; quick-firing and brick competition. Apollo Circus, Dato
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  • 345 2 April 13.—Municipal Commission 3-30 p.m. April 14. Good FridayApril 14, 15, and 17. —Straits Golf Championship Meeting. April 15 and 17. —Cricket, Penang n. Perak. April 17. Football Penang r. Perak. ln»il 17 “'Tk- VfWMner. tko Guard,’’ April I<.—PCL. R.C.: 200 yds. deliberate, twice de Voogt Cup
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  • 50 2 Saturday, April 8.— 50 tons mixed copra; Weld Quay (opposite Boustead Co.’s godown); 11 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Wednesday, April 19. —Furniture Cleeve,” Scotland Road; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29. Furniture and plants; “The Aloes,” Northam Road; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers.
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  • 92 2 Kedah Government:—a Town Drainage Alor Star (2nd block of town drains with outfalls). b Culvert Pengkalan Kepal, Alor Star, c Four water gates in Jalan Bharu and Jalan Langgar, Alor Star. d Quarters for Superintendent of Surveys, Alor Star, e Quarters for Assistant Engineer, Alor Star tenders close noon,
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  • 28 2 “Norwood,” Logan Road; apply Adams and Allan. No. 145 Kelawei Road; apply Heap Teik, 47 Beach Street. No. 7a, Logan Road; apply A. D. Neubronner.
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  • 33 2 Penang :—The E. Jc O. Hotel, Tiie Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runuymede Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. n_:—*.-1 rr-4-1. and Empire Hotel, Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 7 2 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY, The Whisky of Connoisseurs.
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    • 36 2 fHunyadi 1 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 >on arising, before breakfast, for
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    • 405 2 PENANG COLD STORAGE, Depot and Salesroom, CHURCH STREET CHAUT OPEN FROM 6to 10 a.m. and from 3to 5 n I Regularly on Sale Australian Beef. 99 Mutton, Lamb, Corned Beef, Bacon, Pork Sausages, Smoked Ox Tong Ues etc., etc., etc. NOW ON HANI) A few fine Turkeys. 1 TELEPHONE No.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous

  • 708 3 THE REFORM OF THE LORDS. London, March 23.—Speaking at Edinburgh yesterday Lord Sei bourne dealt with the Referendum, the object of which, he said, was to ensure the-approval of the majority of any great change. Later.—The Unionist papers have been making a feature of the speeches of Lord
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 550 3 E,t. I FOR YOUNG AND OLD. B Few outdoor enjoyits afford the beneficial ent and invigoration HE >g gives. The Hazle- H 0 upwards, is the means to see these celebrated 1 stores and agencies. K Wff only MerfMne ef i.lt liir.a aoaraert a Certificate at the Calcutta Exhibition, 1898-4,
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    • 113 3 It Has Cured Others It Will Cure You A N. Rausain, Mondoi, Wis., savs I was unable to sleep or do my work properly, a bottle of Little’s Oriental Balm was given me and after using it I was, to my surprise, very much better. I can now dre*s myself
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    • 510 3 KINNEY SONS, SN on -Throat Surveyors. the cigarette for years’ experience in all kinds of the particular smoker. O p eß If you smoke for enjoyment, and not and Blocking out «r ,ho ld RUBBER ESTATES. You will be charmed with its delightful mellow flavour—the flavour which Address: appeals to
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  • 94 4 Page 2.— Rubber Nigerian Tin Fields Singapore’s Milk The Delhi Durbar Lieut. Dawes Aeroplane Smashed A Bengali Anarchist; and Week’s Engagements. Pag. B.— Telegraphic News. Page If. Editorials Wages of Estate Coolies and Milk Supply Correspondence Fire on a I’ongkang Penang Hunt Club Bowls at the P.C.C. Easter
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  • 19 4 Welsh—At 19 Bridge Street, Girvan, on March 14, the wife of Thomas M. Welsh, accountant, Singapore, a daughter.
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  • 1307 4 Yesterday we alluded to some of the difficulties that confront Indian employers of coolie labour. Turning to Ceylon, we find the problem, despite years of discussion and experience, still paramount on the agendas of the planters’ associations. The Proprietors of Labour Federation have lately formulated a
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 111 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, We notice with pleasure that the Muslims of Penang are preparing to subscribe a lunlsome sum towards the King Edward Memorial. Messrs. M. M. Noordin, the merchant, Tuan Hajee Zaccariah, head of the Dervish order, Hajee Md. Noor alias K.
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    • 64 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, In view of the numerous appeals that are being made to the public for funds at the present time, it has been considered advisable to withdraw the appeal made to the public for funds to send the Boy Scouts
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  • 41 4 A tongkang, containing 50 tons of copra, lying opposite Messrs. Boustead and Co.’s godown, caught fire from an unknown cause early this morning. The fire was soon extinguished but the copra was damaged by fire and water.
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  • 514 4 —S.T. There will be a ride on Sunday morning next meet on the Paiade Ground at 7 o’clock and finish at Sans Souci,” Northam Road. Owing to the Chinese festival of Ohim Beng,” all the local schools were closed to-day. The Kinta River is in heavy flood.
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  • 333 4 —P.P. Father Chevanche, of Batu Gajah ha be n appointed Vicar of Taiping Church Mr. L. Masters, who is prospecting f or tin on behalf of a syndicate, is in Taipi Q g Mr. St. Vincent B. Down, of Singap Ore has been elected a member of
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  • 142 4 For the third consecutive evening the progress of the PC C. bowls tournament was retarded by the inclement weather. Two ties were commenced but had to be stopped twice. Ch ampionship. R. S. Jarvis v. H Muir 6—3 (unfinished). Doubles Handicap. W. Houston and G. B.
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  • 88 4 Mr. Alfred Stronach, formerly of the Eastern Smelting Co Penang, is taking a team from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh to play the Birch Club during the Easter holidays. A varied programme has been arranged ae may be seen from the following:— Saturday, April 15. Cricket 10 a.m. to
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  • 120 4 The members of the Penang cricket team which is to play against Perak has not been definitely settled. Thfr teams will tiffin at the Town Club and are to attend the performance of The Yeomen of the Guard ”on Easter Monday. There will also be a concert
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 230 4 81 ij ra 88 H W. D. H. O. WILLS’S Jg /7 S i 88 ?J THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO 18 g Of all Leading Dealers hbSSßSskhSSbhsh Caldbeck, Macgregor Co.. I f WINE MERCHANTS, < 7. UNION STREET. PENANC. The name CALDBECK MACGREGOR on
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  • 15 4 DEATH. Pearse.—March 13, at Thornham, Ivybridge, C. S. Pearse, of the Sarawak Service, aged 58.
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  • 193 5 STERLING RUBBERS VARIABLE. A BOOM IN TRONOHS The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 of this issue 6/4/10. 5/4/11. 6/4/11. S S 2 2 2' 2' Shares. 5* a? 5 S. MX M «2 M 02 Mining. 13}
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  • 34 5 I From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 5. Buvers’ prices for shares to-day (Wednesday) are Malaccas £9f Highlands 5 6/3 Sapong* 1 6/3 The changes in local shares are a little down.
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  • 180 5 TRIAL OF BULLOCK CART DRIVER [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 6. A Tamil bullock-cart driver named Veerasamy is charged with murdering a Tamil girl and injuring her mother. The case is proceeding. [The Singapore papers of March 21 reported —A horrible crime, the motive
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  • 44 5 FINE HARD PARA DOWN. From a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, April 6. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 6/- per lb., sellers. The market is quiet.
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  • 28 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 6. The following rubber company dividends have been declared Banteng 5 per cent, interim. Bukit Kajang 5 per cent, interim.
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  • 18 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 5. Gambier is quoted to-day (Wednesday) at .$8 37}.
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  • 22 5 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 6. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, leaves for Home on Friday.
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  • 29 5 JAPANESE “SPIES” RELEASED. [Rbutkr’s Service.] St. Petersburg, April 5. The Japanese who were arrested at Stretna, near St. Petersburg, as suspected spies, have not been detained.
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  • 20 5 [Reuter’s Service.] St. Petersburg, April 5. The Octobrist, M Rodsianko, has been elected President of the Duma.
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  • 97 5 SHAREHOLDERS' ANNUAL MEETING. A THREE PER CENT. DIVIDEND DECLARED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 6. The annual meeting of shareholders in the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., Ltd was held yesterday. The report stated that all work had been done by tribute and the only expenses
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  • 100 5 FORTUNE OF HALF A MILLION. Reuter’s Service London, April 5. The late Mr. Henry Lorton Bourke, a brother of the late Earl of Mayo, Viceroy of India (who was murdered by a convict at Port Blair, Andaman Islands in 1872), an uncle of the present Earl of
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  • 78 5 EFFECT OF THE NEWjfREATY. [Kkutbr’r Skrvicb.] London, April 6. The Anglo-Japanese Treaty considerably reduces the new Japanese tariffs in favour of important classes of textiles and iron and steel goods, in which Great Britain is specially interested. In Force till 1925. The Treaty remains in force for twelve
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  • 39 5 THE PRICE TO BE REDUCED. [Reuter’s Service Constantinople, April 6. The Turkish Council of Ministers has definitely decided to order two Dreadnoughts from Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth Co, on that firm agreeing to accept a reduced price.
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  • 31 5 [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service Berlin, April 5. M. Jules Cambon, French Ambassador, has informed Herr von Kiderlen-Waecbter, German Foreign Secretary, that France is considering the situation in Morocco.
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  • 40 5 [Der Ostasiatischr Lloyd’s Service Rome, April 5. In the Church of St. Peter a lunatic fired at a priest but wounded a policeman. It is suspected that an attempt on the Pope’s life had been planned.
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  • 30 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, April 5. Herr Gebrueder Plate of Bremen, and Herr Albert Christian Plate, a bankrupt, have been arrested on a charge of fraud.
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  • 25 5 [Der Ostasiatischr Lloyd’s Service.] Athens, April 5. The King of Greece and family, accompanied by the Dowager-Queen, will visit Corfu next week.
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  • 20 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, April 5. The Reichstag will adjourn on May 3 after settling the Budget.
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  • 23 5 [Der Ostasiatische Lloyds Service. l Rome, April 5. The Rome newspapers extend a hearty welcome to the German Crown Prince.
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  • 115 5 “HELD DP” IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. ESCAPE FROM ARMED MISERS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, April 6. Six armed gang-robbers on the Gopeng Road attempted to hold up Mr. M. Thunder, Manager of the Tekka Tin Mine, whilst he was travelling back to the Mine on a motor-cycle
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  • 71 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. [Reuter’s Service.] Washington, April 5. President Taft, in replying to a cordial message from the Emperor of Japan on the occasion of the ratification of the Treaty between America and Japan, joins the Emperor in confident expectation that the Treaty will result in
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  • 81 5 The following rubber returns for March are to hand Bukit Mertajain lb. 796 Braunston 1,478 Bukit Kubu 350 Banteng 3,467 Bukit Kajang 7,138 Changkat Serdang 1,165 Glenealy 1,634 Galang 3,020 Heawood 1,579 Jeram 729 Kampang Kuantan 2,700 Lanadron 19,528 Ledbury 12,874 New Labu 331 New Singapore 312 Penta
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  • 144 5 Rates for Handling Coal. The following items in the schedule of operations for handling coal, subject to the approval of H. E. the Governor, will be charged for at the rates as set forth below as from Ist July, 1911. We also give the existing rates. New
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  • 82 5 Arthur Young Cup. The ab >ve competition has now reached the semi final stage. The following is the result of the third round c. C. Rogers —5) beat T. A. Martin —9) by 2 up. G. A. Hall (—9) beat H R. Buckland 2) by 4 3.
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  • 73 5 The report that there has occurred a big first at Tebing Tinggi, Deli, in Sumatra, has been confirmed. A large block of buildings and a market in the centre of the block have been totady destroyed by fire, this taking place on March 21. The total
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  • 19 5 The output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during the month of March was 449 piculs.
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  • 725 5 CAMPBELL—GALLOWAY. His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Anderson, G c M.G., was amongst the large gathering assembled at the Tanglin Club, on Monday, when Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Campbell received the many guests on the occasion of their marriage. Prior to this a large congregation was
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  • 69 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $94 per picul business done. Tin in London is quoted at £l9O 15». spot and £lB7 10s. three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day :—Singapore, Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 50 tons, $94.50; Penang, Straits Trading Co.
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  • 46 5 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close P. &O. Devanha Sat. 8/4 1 p.m. 3 p.m. N,D.L. Lutzovc Tues. 11/4 5 p.m 10 p.m. 3 p.m. 8.1. Teesta Sat. 15/4 10 a.m. noon. Outward N.D.L. Gneisenau Thurs. 13/4 8.1. Thurs 13/4 P. &O. Thurs. 20/4
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 896 5 HOLIDAY TICKETS. Amusements. REHIRN TICKETS FOR SINGLE FARES KfICD ¥Olll *****161 fOF (118 will be issued for use between the 15th April and 15th July, to all ports of OTIIV rIFRI-P.lflßß Netherland India (and to Singapore), IHDIUIUDO THE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART ALL EUROPEAN MAATSCHAPPIJ PIfIPIIC (Royal Packet Co.), vIKVtIo THE NETHERLAND
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 1096 6 OIMUMMMMMMMMIMMMIOKMMSIMMMmMMIMIIO DISPENSARY, United T a TV- CHEMISTS and OPTICIAN» Japan V ail Sleamskip Co. Ld. J ACID IN THE MOUTH w-J-C is th c beginning of TOOTH DECAY. O X /1 riSwflß> TO PREVENT THIS—AN ANTI-ACID, that is to say, AN ALKALINE MOUTH A V/|\ V JJ WASH and TOOTH
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  • 423 7 ARRIVALS. Benoa, Dut., 170, Karsten, April 5, Langsa, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Calypso, Brit., 339, Bannatyne, April 6, Deli, Tobacco, William Mansfield Co. Hirano Marti, Jap., 5283, H. Fraser, April 6, Yokoham, gen., Bousted Co. Missen, Ger., 2855, Lchiett, April 6, Singapore, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Malaya, Ger., 348,
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  • 1709 7 •2 I Capital. I Sabseribcd. Shares Value. 3 Dividendg. Nance. >, 3 -g a I I o’* I I WOT 1908 1909 1910 1911 I MINING. 1903 F 300.000 »300,000 30,000 »10 »10 25 10 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 1906 300,000 225,00 C 22,500 10 10 Bruang, 5}
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  • 125 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE To-Morrow. For. Per. Close. Yen Thye Seng 7 a.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh Pulo Weh Benoa 11 .am. Colombo and Tuticorin Hirano Marti II a.m. Trang Leong Ho 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Re-") nong, Victoria Point, Janet Nicoll 1 p.m. Mergui, and Tavoy
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  • 205 7 Pinang, April 6, 1911 Gold leaf $64.8'» Pepper (W. Co»«r 3 il>. 5 ow) No stock. White Pepper J24} sales. Trang Pepper sl6} buyers Mace $lOB sellers Mace Picking» $99 buyers. Cloves $42 nom. Nutmegs 110 5 buyers {No. 1 $6.10 sales. No. 2 $6.00 sales Basket $5.10 nominal.
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  • 558 7 On March 26, H. M.S. A/onmouth, at Colombo, received a message from H. M. S. Edgar from a distance of 900 miles, informing her of her approach. The Edgar is, along with the Pelorus, escorting three submarines to Hongkong via Colombo, and at the rate of speed the
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 547 7 Sun Life ol Conodfl. (Katabliahed IMHAi. Assets exceed £6,000J »00.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. WHITE, I KKNNKU» A Co.. Mana«er. South-Eastern G^nera A K ents. Penana Asia. Hngapore. I Akio qmamghai NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL THE MERCANTILE BANK OF “•E e*®
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    • 52 7 The Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. The above Company is prepared to accept Marine risks at lowest current rates. The Company also accept risks on Specie, Bonds, Coupons, Bank Notes, and other valuables sent through the Registered post, on most favourable terms. For full particulars apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN i Co,,
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    • 40 7 The Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Co. of AIX LA CHAPELLE Capital 450 000 Total Assets £1,226,481 The undersigned are authorised to insure almost any property against Fire iu Penang or elsewhere. For rates apply to KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 96 7 The Tides. Due. H. W. L. W. H W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M, P.M. April 6 4-32 10-47 5-02 11-15 7 5-39 Nil. 6-22 12-43 8 7-10 1-36 8-03 2-29 9 8-49 3-14 9-32 3-57 10 9-48 3-57 10-05 4-14 11 10-32 4-43 10-55 5-06 12 11-16 5-25 11-36
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2241 8 '4 0. Stem Hllititl.l Cw |V Intended Sailings. NOrddeiKSCher L1OV(1, *****1611. I fcM EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES I MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. n n Imperial German Mail Line. |b Apr. 6 Assaye connecting with Mooltan it- BritlSll 10(11(1 Sl6d.Hl NdVl|)(ltlOD CO.j g£ HOMEWARD. H Afk j 'Connecting Dae LIMITEP ZuK ocean
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