Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1911
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1911-12-21 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 291 VOL. LXIX. THURSDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1239 1911-12-21 1 j For $3O cu can have the Pinang n Gazette posted every day for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION. $27.) a Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. c Subscriptions are payable in 2 advance and remittances should be addressed to n The Manaalag Director: J PINANG GAZETTE1,239 words
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Advertisement83 1911-12-21 1 ■■■■■■□□□□□□aaaaaaa□■■■■■• 2 JJ TXTHBN YOU ARK AWAY on leave VV you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- D mercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. D a This you can do in no better way a JJ than by subscribing to the Weekly q Edition of the “Pinang Gazette,”83 words
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Article560 1911-12-21 2 REPORT OF IHE DIRECTORS. The first annual general meeting of the shareholders in the Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., was to be held in the Chamber of Commerce to day at noon, but had to be postponed for a week owing to the absence560 words
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Article219 1911-12-21 2 The General Position. Speculative trading in tin, says the Ironmonger of December 2, remains restricted largely owing to the opposition directed by prominent operators against the new contract, but the genet al feeling is that before very long matters will settle down upon a more comfortable basis for everyone219 words
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Article71 1911-12-21 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $96 60 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £205 spot and £193 10s. three months. The following is the local report to-day —Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 125 tons, $97.15 Penang Straits Trading Co.,71 words
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Article2187 1911-12-21 2 DRASTIC CHANGES OF INTEREST TO RUBBER SHAREHOLDERS. Mr. F. W. Knocker writes to the Financial News from Penang, on November 4 “There are no loafe s or beachcombers in Penang now Thus quoth an old Penang resident, on the boat returning East. He was a2,187 words
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Advertisement265 1911-12-21 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED An Expert Ruling Machineman. Apply with copies of testimonials to The Works Manager, Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. WANTED Fully qualified dresser for Gapis Estate, Padang Rengas. Apply fo Dr. WRIGHT, 1186—u c Krian Road Station. WANTFD A STOREKEEPER for the Kuala Lumpur Water Wotks. Salary $660 rising265 words
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Advertisement488 1911-12-21 2 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE is hereby given that all outstanding bills against the Government should be presented for payment before the 15th instant. All bills incuired after that date should be presented for payment, if possible, some days before the 27th December, 1911. Penang, 9th December, 1911. 1215—tu th s488 words
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Advertisement114 1911-12-21 2 AMUSEMENTS TOWN TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT !i For I Night Only. FAREWELL VISIT OF HENRY DALLAS’S Co. IN “THE FOLLIES” by arrangement with H. G. Pelissier fro a Apollo Theatre, London. Positively Farewell Performance» of 64 The Follies,” PLAN NOW OPEN AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. PRICES AS USUAL. Gen. Manager, HARRY114 words
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Miscellaneous215 1911-12-21 2 THE Straits Cinematograph Co. The Special Programme IN AID OF THE REVOLUTION FUND. Commencing from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 20th, 21 st and 22nd December. 1911. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Which comprise-* many New selected Pictuers. THE PROGRAMME. 1. Pasturing in the Swiss Alps (New). 2. Bob’s Revenge (New). 3.215 words
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Article1194 1911-12-21 3 JANUARY MEETING, 1912. UNDER REVISED S. R. A. RULES OF RACING. (The new Rules come into force on the Ist January, 1912.) RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 23rd January, 1912. SECOND DAY Thursday, 25th January, 1912. THIRD DAY Saturday, 27th January, 1912. first day. Tuesday, 23rd January,1,194 words
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Article657 1911-12-21 3 SIDELIGHTS OF THE REVOLT. DR. WU ON THE SITUATION. Mr. E. S. Little, who hag been arranging a conference between representatives of the republican government and delegates from Yuan Shih K’ai, says the China Press of Dec. 8, had not received any notification from Peking yesterday, of the657 words
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212 1911-12-21 3 W. Bernard, a stranger in Hankow who claims to be a German, narrowly escaped having his head cut off by the Imperial executioner last Sunday, according to passengers who anived in Shanghai on Dec. 7 on the Jardine, Matheson steamer Loong IFo. He was rescued212 words
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Advertisement598 1911-12-21 3 llllllllllllllllll■■■■■■ ciMunberiflin’s Remedies, j M Cham bprlaill’s Cough Remedy. J 5 X Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy. 5 5 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. H i M SOLE AGENTS: w M The George Town Dispensary, Ltd., M No,. 4 and 37a BEACH STREET, PENANG. iiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. Acting under instructions from the Liquidator,598 words
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Article15 1911-12-21 4 Bakkr—Buller —Nov. 25, at Folkestone, T. S. Baker, of Singapore, to Marian Josephine Buller.15 words
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Article1346 1911-12-21 4 In the recently published Daily Mail Year Book for 1912, there is a considerable amount of plain speaking about Germany and how her attitude as a “speculative business man endangers the peace of Europe. The writer of the article is said to be one of the most distinguished1,346 words
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Article450 1911-12-21 4 A CLEVER ENTERTAINMENT. The attendance at the Town Hall last night lent support to those who describe Penang as the graveyard of the professional entertainers’ hopes. The members of the London Musical Comedy Co., after a long, tedious day’s railway journey from Kuala Lumpur, would have been450 words
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Article149 1911-12-21 4 A meeting of the Board of Licensing Justices was held yesterday afternoon in the District Court to consider applications for public house and billiard saloon licence*. Th *re were present, the First Magistrate (Mr. G. A. Hall), ex-officio Chairman. the Municipal President (Mr. W. Peel), ViceChairman, the Municipal149 words
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Article103 1911-12-21 4 Tn the Supreme Court, this morning before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden, the hearing was concluded of the case in which M. S. Cowan sued A W. Tully for $15,C00 damages for malicious prosecution. Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion appeared for the plaintiff, and the Hon. A. R103 words
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Article105 1911-12-21 4 ie price of boiled rice made from Malayan padi i* now about 42 cents a gantang. This high price is said to be due to the restricted export from Kedah. Owing to the exhaustion of locally grown stocks, padi has been imported from Burma and parboiled in Penang.105 words
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Article851 1911-12-21 4 Mrs. H. F. Nutter, of Ipoh j s Xmas at the Crag Hotel. G Major General Stephenson, C going to Java for a short time. |J Mr. Lawson, Editor of the Madras If has been re-appointed Sheriff of Mr. K. A. Stevens leaves Homs Singapore by the851 words
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Advertisement171 1911-12-21 4 I PERLIS GUANO, i n g g PHOSPHATIG MANURE g in Best Fertiliser for all Sorts of Plants, p 0 Specially for RUBBER, g COCONUT. n TAPIOCA, n n COFFEE, n n SUGAR, Etc. n 0 a 0 GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 0 p 40% Phosphates (Tricalciumphosphate) n Phosphoric icid P171 words
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Advertisement61 1911-12-21 4 To-Day’s Contents. Page 2.— Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Tin and Penang and the Rubber Boom.” p age 3 —China’s Upheaval. 4. —(Editorial; Germany’s Discontent Musical Comedy Co.; Licensing Justices Bookmakers at Law Rice Market j and Social and Personal. Page —Telegrams and Sporting News. Page 7. —Shipping and Mails61 words
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Obituary15 1911-12-21 4 DEATH. Banks —At Gra*sdale, River Valley Road, Singapore, Florence Amy, wife of C. W. Banka.15 words
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Article290 1911-12-21 5 ULU PIAHS AND TRONOHS UP. STERLING RUBBERS SLIGHTLY WEAKER. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-daT:— 1910.' 20/12/11. 21/12/11. X x X 00 X -I Sharks. S’, s 5 "o I J CO W M V) Vfititno.290 words
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Article76 1911-12-21 5 •YESTERDAY’S PRICES IN LONDON. I From a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, December 21. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 4 3|, no sellers. Plantation Para, 4/9f, sellers. Plantation Para. London, December 21.* The following76 words
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Article74 1911-12-21 5 A CONVICTION AND AN APPEAL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Seremban, December 20. At the Assizes, before Mr. Justice T. Sercombe Smith, M illiam Tisbury, late manager of Pantai Rubber Estate, belonging to Pantai. Ltd., was found guilty of criminal breach of trust in respect of the74 words
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Article23 1911-12-21 5 I From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 20. To-day’s (Wednesday’s) quotations for produce are Pepper, black $21.62| Tapioca, medium pearl... 8.9023 words
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Article32 1911-12-21 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 21. H. M. S. Royal Arthur (7,000 tons) ■"ith the torpedo boats destroyers Welland, Nibble, and Uh l ave arrived here.32 words
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Article37 1911-12-21 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 21. The case of a Tamil cart driver, who was charged with concealing the death of a child by smallpox and burying it in his kitchen, ha< Been adjourned.37 words
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Article41 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. The Hague, December 20. The Opium Conference has adopted five f hinese resolutions demanding protection bn China against contraband trade in 6pium and other drugs; prohibition o Unlicensed sale; and the suppression of dens in the foreign concessions.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article261 1911-12-21 5 DISCONTENT AMONG EUROPEANS. MINIMUM WAGE SCALE [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, December 21. The European police force has sent in a memorial to Government for the following scale of pay Constable £l6O to £lBO Sergeants £2OO to £230 Inspectors £2 0 to £325 Mr. W. A. Cuscaden, Inspector-General261 words
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Article106 1911-12-21 5 .—Reuter. FRENCH GOVERNMENT ATTACKED. Paris, December 20. In the French Chamber of Deputies a rambling debate on the Franco-German agreement was enlivened by a sweeping antiGovernment attack by the Socialist M. Jaures, who declared, amid an uproar, that Germany’s susceptibilities had been clumsily wounded. German policy was occasionally.—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article75 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. A SENSATIONAL DECLARATION. Washington, December 20. The Senate unanimously adopted Senator Lodge’s resolution approving President Taft’s action concerning the abrogation of the Russo-American commercial treaty. Mr. Elihu Root caused a sensation by declaring that there were several millions of the Tsar’s Mongolian subjects whom the United—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article63 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. THE AMBAN TAKEN PRISONER. Calcutta, December 20. The Statesman publishes a Gyantie correspondent’s account of events in Tibet. The Chinese soldiers in various towns, including Lhassa, rebelled and looted the treasuries. They also confined the Amban till the latter promised them a free pardon, and then—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article54 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. CANADA FEARS COMPETITION. Ottawa, December 20. The Hon. George E Foster, Minister of Trade and Commerce, in a speech to the Commercial Travellers’ Association, urged Canadian commercial men to be on io alert in view of the opening of the Panama Canal, which would bring severe competition—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article26 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. Tangier, December 20. Twenty-three cases of bullion were salved from the P. O. steamer DM, t o -day, also much baggage.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article144 1911-12-21 5 .—Reuter. DUNDEE DOCKERS’ STRIKE. THE PRESENCE OF TROOPSDundee, December 20. The strike committee has telegraphed to the Government protesting against the presence of troops and guaranteeing complete order if they are withdrawn. Collieries and Cotton-Mills. London, December 20. The labour unrest threatens to mar Christmas in the Scottish.—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article88 1911-12-21 5 Reuter. DETAILS OF THE EXPENDITURE. Berlin, December 20. The ordinary recurring Army expenditure will be 669,763,268 marks, an increase of 33,702,994 marks. The non-recurring expenditure amounts to 83,980,757 marks, an increase of 14,462,988 marks. The Navy recurring expenditure will be 177,927,651 marks, an increase of 10, i ‘20,49*Reuter. - 88 words
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Article53 1911-12-21 5 SIR JAMES CHARLES INGLIS. London, December 20. The death is announced of Sir James Charles Inglis, General Manager and Consulting Engineer of the Great Western Railway of England.—Reuter. [Sir James was the arbitrator for the Federated Malay States Government for the purchase of the Tanjong53 words
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Article56 1911-12-21 5 Reuter. ‘‘WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE.” London, December 20. An uproarious meeting of doctors in the Queen’s Hall, including many prominent medical men, adopted a resolution not to accept posts under the Insurance Bill until their demands were satisfied. Sir Victor Horsley endeavoured to explain the moderate views of theReuter. - 56 words
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Article55 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. A NEW POST ESTABLISHED. London. Decembei 20. Reuter’s Agency states that there are no grounds for the exaggerated reports regarding the despatch of Egyptian soldiers to Solium, which is merely due to a recent decision of the Egyptian Government to establish a frontier post at—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article28 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. f SMALL OPPOSITION MAJORITY. Wellington, December 20. The final returns of the New Zealand elections have resulted as follows: Opposition Government 33 Independent Labour—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article39 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. AN ANTI-BRITISH BOYCOTT. London, December 21. The Times's correspondent in Teheran states that there is an anti-British boycott at Shiraz over the Sowars having obtained supplies at the bazaar which had previ- ously been refused.-—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article27 1911-12-21 5 —Reuter. WOOL SCHEDULES REDUCED. Washington, December 20. President Taft is recommending to Congress material reductions in the wool schedules, but refrains from proposing specific rates.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article22 1911-12-21 5 .—Reuter. Berlin, December 20. The estimates for 191 provide for the appointment of a salaried Consul at Mombasa.-.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Article234 1911-12-21 5 PROGRESS OF FIRST TEST MATCHSydney, December 20. The first test match between England and Australia was resumed in lovely weather before a fair attendance. The wicket is wearing well. In their second innings England, up to the time of cabling, have scored 263 runs for 8 wickets,234 words
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Article89 1911-12-21 5 No ties were possible yesterday owing to the rain. The following ties have been fixed for to-day Championship. (Second Round Goldie v. Muir. Cunningham v. Starr. ProJession Pairs. (Second Round.) Hutson F Houston (Engineers) v. Goodwin <fc Turnbull (Press.) The following ties have been fixed for89 words
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Article110 1911-12-21 5 Special Christmas Meeting (Open). The following is the special open Christmas programme "f the Penang Golf lub Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th inst. 18 holes Bogey “Eclectic,” i.e. the b st holes to be picked out from the various cards returned to arrive at the final110 words
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Article48 1911-12-21 5 The following is the cricket team as definitely selected to represent Penang against Perak :—J. D. Fettes, W. W. Dean, Ewe Ghee, Nicholas, W. H Scully, C. H. G. Clarke, V. C. Brown. H. A. Neubronner, W. J. Chapman, C. H. Mackay, and W. J. Turnbull.48 words
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Article104 1911-12-21 5 The Trials. The following is the latest betting on The Trials to be run on Saturday E vens Soultine. 3 to 1 agst. Tangaroc. 4 1 Rumination. 6 1 Abofigi-e. The Viceroy's Cup. The following have been scratched for the Viceroy’s Cup Prince Rupert. Wavebird. Farina. The latest104 words
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Advertisement451 1911-12-21 5 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Everybody knows Ei t the stands.vd House No. 213, McAlister Road. Entry from Ist January, 1912. Apply KOE GUAN Co,, K||l ||(l|||||| J 1261 No. 68, Beach Street. wanted Whiskies SOLE AGENTS (separate) for the Straits and the Federated Malay States to sell our well-known SULTAN Anulitn Anolitu451 words
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Advertisement1576 1911-12-21 6 □nnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnannnnnnnn ch australia?and china? lA QQLOP MOTOR TYRES. N. I. K. “EMPIRE” sss F ri Jg= j.h.m»isu»a.,c.u g typewriters. Further Great Reductions. X Ik H 0 Bombay' Ipoh J’ ukeb < > H a k k kZ'" se’reSo 15 <’ff Grooved Covers. 0 E Calcutta Klang Singapore 4 ff\ -f1,576 words
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Article2030 1911-12-21 7 a Num er of Issue 3 TA -j i i Capital. Su sen ed. Shares Value. :S Dividends. Name 5 5 a a 2 I M to C? "T ill I 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1903 S3OO <lOO $3OO 000 30,000 sl° $lO 25 10 30 302,030 words
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Article622 1911-12-21 7 ARRIVALS. Hebe, Brit., 346, Willie, Dec. 21, T. Anson, gen Adamson Giltillan Co. Hong Moh, Brit., 255 G, Gardner, Dec. 21, Singapore, gen., B. E. J. S. K. Kedah, Brit., 95, Darke, Dec. 21, Dinding, gen., E. S. Co. E’angkor, Brit., 95, Wright, Dec. 20, Kedah, gen., E. S.622 words
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Article223 1911-12-21 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morbow. For Per Close Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 8 a.m. Asahan Ayuthia 9 a.m. Batu Bahra Lian Choo 1 p.m. Colombo and Tuticorin Palawan 2 p.m. Asahan Petrel 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng 3 p.m. Dinding and Sitiawan Kedah 4223 words
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Article39 1911-12-21 7 Windsor Estate.— 7o bags parboiled rice monthly during 1912. Straits Government.— Supply of timber; supply of house and cart numbers for 1912 tenders close noon, Dec. 19. Prye River Docfc.— Firewood for 1912; tenders close noon, Dec. 27.39 words
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Article264 1911-12-21 7 Thursday, December 21« St. Thomas. Eastern Engineering Co., Ltd.: Statutory Meeting, F.M.S. Railway Buildings, 4 p.m. Menglembu Lode Syndicate Meeting, Chamber of Commerce. P.C.C. Bowls Ties. Band Esplanade, 6 p.m. League Football: C. R.C. v. Free School, Victoria Green. Football: St. Xavier’s v. P.C.0., Esplanade. The Follies,” Town264 words
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Article210 1911-12-21 7 December 28.—Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., Annual Meeting, noon. December 28.—Penang Free School Re-opens. December 28. —Outward P. O. Mail. December 28. —Lodge Scotia, 9 p.m. December 28. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.: Special Meeting, 3-30 p.m. December 28.—League Football: M.R.C. c. Govt. Wharves, Esplanade. December 29.—Mahommedan210 words
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Article83 1911-12-21 7 Friday, December 22.— Jewellery 38 Beach St.; 11-30 a.m.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Thursday, December 28.— Furniture, Poole Lodge, 17 Northam Road Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers Thursday, December 28, Coasting steamer Ban Hoo 38 Beach St, Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Saturday, and Tuesday, January G and 9. Property83 words
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Article23 1911-12-21 7 Sans Souci Villa No. 2, Northam Road apply Assistant Secretary, Penang lub. No. 16 Logan Road apply M. M, Noordin,23 words
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Advertisement157 1911-12-21 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE £29,500,000 INCOME 1910 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) 7,500,000 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain. J London Chief Office 1 Canada Buildings, Indian Empire, j Bombay. Chief Office Battery Road, S. E. Asii. J Singapore. W. A. White, Manager A. R157 words
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Miscellaneous91 1911-12-21 7 The Moon. O New Moon Dec. 20 First Quarter i<e 29 O Full Moon Jan. 4 Last Quarter 11 The 1 ides. Date H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Dec. 21 12-16 6-25 12-34 «-43 „22 12-52 7-00 1-09 7-17 „23 1-26 7-35 1-4491 words
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Advertisement2523 1911-12-21 8 p e sailings. Norddemscher Lloyd, Bremen. jw*| „K B ICC British India Steam Navigation Co., “1 F 6 MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. LIMITED. a Dec. 28 Delta connecting with Mantua < C Jan. 11 Assaye Macedonia y Fob Intkndkd to Sail. Stbambr. OCCtili SIĕOIH SOIO Hit Thur. 21st Dec. at 42,523 words
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