Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 December 1911
1911-12-28
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1911-12-28 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 295 VOL. LXIX. THURSDAY. 28th DECEMBER, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1624 1911-12-28 1 *B,gßßaaaoaDanaciaaDDßßßß—j; For $3O 2 Y o, h Can ,V ave the Pinang S posted every day for a whole year to your address, n Q (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION, $27.) S M.l Propo rtionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. a .A.. Subscrip J tions are Payable in v Ta e “P remittances1,624 words
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Advertisement80 1911-12-28 1 ■■aHßaaaaaaaaaaaaao«BH«a WHEN YOU ARE AWAY on leave you want to keep in touch B with Malayan affairs. Social, Com- j mercial, Mining, Planting, &c. n I This you can do in no better way J than by subscribing to the Weekly g I Edition of the “Pinang Gazette,” B l80 words
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Article439 1911-12-28 2 FIRST ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual general meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, was held in the Chamber of Commerce, at noon to-day. There were present the Hon. R. Young (Chairman), Messrs. D. A. M. Brown, R P. Biash, F. C. Ebbels and H.439 words
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Article142 1911-12-28 2 ORDINARY MEETING. At a meeting of the Municipal Commission held yesterday afternoon in the Municipal Offices, there were present Mr. Peel (President), Mr. W. T. Chapman, and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok with Mr. L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L. A. Coutier Biggs (Secretary) in attendance. The142 words
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Article276 1911-12-28 2 The preliminary enquiry into the case in which a Chinaman nwned Yu Ah Siang was charged with attempting to murder a Chinese lad of about, 17 years of age at the Praugin Market on December 1 was commence i this morning before His Honour Mr. G. A.276 words
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Article201 1911-12-28 2 Thursday, December 28. Innocents’ Day. Childermas. P.C.C. Bowls Ties. Christmas Tree, Parish Hall, 0.30 p.m. Lodge Scotia, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Friday, December 29. Outward P. O. Mail. P.C.C. Bowls Ties. Band. Esplanade, 6 p.m. Mahommedan201 words
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Article133 1911-12-28 2 January 4.—Outward English and German Mails. January 4. St. Francis Xavier’s Tamil School Re-opens. January 4.—Church Workers’ Association, St. George’s Girls’ Home. 10.30 a.m. January 4.—P.C.C Tennis Tournament Entries close. January 5. Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club, Residency. 10.15 a.m. January 6—Homeward English Mail. January 7.—P.A.M. Meeting, Kuala133 words
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Article69 1911-12-28 2 Thursday, December 28.— Coasting steamer Ban Hoo 38 Beach St, Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Thursday, January 4- —Bukit Meerah pro- perty, P.W. Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Saturday and Tuesday, January 6 and 9. Property of Salak South, Ltd.; Boustead, Hampshire Co.’s Office, Kuala Lumpur, noon Gleeson Co., auctioneers.69 words
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Article40 1911-12-28 2 Windsor Estate. 70 hags 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 Dock. Firewoo l for 1912 tenders close noon, Dec. 27.40 words
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Article31 1911-12-28 2 Sans Souci Villa No. 2, Northam Road apply Assistant Secretary, Penang lub. No. 16 Logan Road apply M. M Noordin. No. 213 McAlister Poad; apply Koe Guan Co.31 words
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Article71 1911-12-28 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $95 45 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £206 spot and £l9l 15s. three months. The following is the local report to-day —Singapore Straits Tradin g Co., Ltd., buyers, no sellers, $95.87| Penang: Straits Trading71 words
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Article533 1911-12-28 2 SCIENCE’S SUPREMESC FORCE EXPLAINED. I’d give anything if I could feel really well again Only a day or two ago a well-known man uttered these words at his club to the writer. A little while after, one of the most charming and beautiful women of533 words
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Article428 1911-12-28 2 A COMPARISON OF COMPETING NAI lONS’ INCREASES. THE POSITION IN 1890. to n.. S Of ve..eK .te.™ ana .all. of 100 tons groa. .nd upward, begging to the principal countries of the world in the year 1890 Steam. Sail- Steam and sail. Fla g- NuZ Gross428 words
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Advertisement114 1911-12-28 2 PENANG ICE AND INDUSTRIAL Coy. ARE MAKERS OF Coloured Cement Tiles For Halls, Bathrooms, etc. A Large Stock always on hand, or made to Selected patterns. Price from 10 to 12 cents according to design per Tile of 8 INCHES SQUARE. Cement Drain Pipes Stronger and Superior to Earthenware Pipes.114 words
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Advertisement653 1911-12-28 2 WAN TED NOTICES. Experienced Tamil Conductor. Good prospects to suitable man. O'T'l CzEz. \pply ppisonally with copies of latest testimonials to TOURING my ab-ence from the F.M.S., THE MANAGER Alma Estate, fy Mr. P. MACDERMOT, of Jebong jo 7 g 2-1 Estate, Taiping, will hold my Power of Attorney. W653 words
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Advertisement382 1911-12-28 2 INSURANCE The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned as agents f or Corporation are prepared t 0 MARINE and FIRE risks Rt rates. CQne For full particulars apply to PATERSON, SIMONS &c 0 Mannheim Insurance Co. Marine Insurance. The undersigned, as Agents, will Marine Risks on Merchandise, p and Valuables at382 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1911-12-28 2 The Moon. First Quarter Dec. 29 O Full Moon Jan 4 Last Quarter 11 O New Moon 1918 words
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Article1148 1911-12-28 3 CORNER STONE LAYING. On Tuesday evening, the Rev. G. F. Pykett, Superintendent, of the local Conference of the American Methodist Anglo episcopal Mission, laid the corner stone of the new Methodist Episcopal English Church, which is to be a memoiial to the late Bishop Fitzgerald, who died1,148 words
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Article653 1911-12-28 3 Mr. Raymond, the Illusionist, who is visiting Penang under the auspices of Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, made a wonderful impression by his first performance at the new playhou-e at Chowpatti, Bombay. When he had finished with them, says the Advocate oj India,653 words
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Advertisement255 1911-12-28 3 fO MOTORISTS. <v/E undertake the repair W of Motor Cars and Motor Cycles and supply all kinds of ’Steel and Brass Gear usinsi our own up-to-date machinery. WE guarantee our workmanship, by special arrangement, for a period of six months. We aie in a position to supply, at moderate prices,255 words
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Advertisement205 1911-12-28 3 AMUSEMENTS. TOWN HALL. Two Mights Only, Tuesday, January 2nd, and Wednesday, January 3rd. THE SOCIETY EVENT OF THE YEAR!! The Biggest, and Most Sensational Novelty Entertainment Maurice E. Band mana EVER BROUGHT TO THE EAST!! The Great i THE WORLD'S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST Presenting Positively the Most Novel, Original and Startling205 words
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Advertisement68 1911-12-28 3 MARTIN’S A French Remedy for all Irregrularlties. Thousands of Ladies keep a box of Martin S Pills in the house, so that on the first sign of any irregularity of the System, a timely dose may be idministered. Those who use them recommend them, hence their enormous sale. At all68 words
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Advertisement516 1911-12-28 3 I One of the most valuable foods known to the Medical Profession. “The Lancet describes it as “Mr. Bengefs admirable preparation.” Benger’s Food is distinguished from the others by the ease with which it can be digested and absorbed. Benger’s Food is for Infants and Invalids, and all whose digestive516 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous309 1911-12-28 3 TO-NIGHT TO-v IGHT GRAND ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. 'IO-NIGH L' AT The Japanese Bioscope, PENANG ROAD. Up to-date Management. To-night's Specialities are Who Was the Culprit (an Officer’s Love). A Wife’s Sacrifice. The* Tender-foot Messenger. Orphan Sisters (Biograph). These excellent films are quite different from those you have seen before. PROGRAMME. 1.309 words
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Article1682 1911-12-28 4 Living in a port everybody, in a greater or lesser degree, is interested in shipping ami Britishers especially are concerned in the question of whether England is losing her place as the great ship-owning country of the world. On page 2 we print to-day some tabulated statistics compiled1,682 words
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Article174 1911-12-28 4 M.C.C, DRAW WITH BENDIGO. Bendigo, December 27. The cricket match between the M.C.C. and the Bendigo XV. was resumed in glorious weather before a fair attendance. The wicket was good. The Bendigo XV. in their first innings scored 164 runs, of which made 37. Hitch took seven174 words
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Article483 1911-12-28 4 Training for the January meeting is progressing steadily, the weather with its frequent showers keeping the tracks in excellent trim. Tne work to-day was done <>n the middle track. A fairly good number of interested members attended this morning, showing great keenness in the gallops, which became483 words
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Article217 1911-12-28 4 Scotland v. Thr World. It is whispered that the Scottish bowlers are anxious t o try conclusions with “The World on New Year’s Dav, the highest aggregate of six doubles to win. The respective sides have not yet been chosen, but the following suggest themselves as217 words
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Article460 1911-12-28 4 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS [From Our Own Correspond Kuala Lumpur, December < The Selangor Ttnf Club’s ss v meeting concluded yesterday when was a fair attend.nee. There were m fields with moderate racing. I n Black Douglas was disqualified for bnj ing Chesterjall, who was ridden bv Elphick.460 words
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Advertisement167 1911-12-28 4 □nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnn 1 PERLIS GUANO. 5 s PHOSPHATIG MANURE g 2 n Best Fertiliser for all Sorts of Plants, q Specially for H RUBBER, g a COCONUT, n h TAPIOCA, n n COFFEE, a SUGAR, Etc, n n u H GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN Q n n 4O Phosphates (Tricalciumphosphate) q n167 words
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Advertisement58 1911-12-28 4 To-Day’s Contents. Page S.— Perak River Valley Municipal Commission Alleged Attempted Murder; Week’s Engagements; and British and Foreign Shipping. Page 3 New Methodist Church and Raymond the Mysterious. Page 4- (Editorial; Shipping Statistics and Sporting News. Page s.— Telegrams; and Vatican and Home Rule. Page 6. Shipping and Mails Exchange58 words
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Article316 1911-12-28 5 UPWARD MOVEMENT IN TINS, STERLING RUBBERS GOING STRONG. Tita following are the changes (buyers tn d sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day: 1910. 27/12/11. 28/12/11. X"Ĕ 2 j Sharks. -2 3 3 x M co M at Mining. 16* 14 Kinta 17 18$316 words
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Article31 1911-12-28 5 From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, December 27. To-day’s (Wednesday’s) quotations for opium and produce are Opium, uncertificated $1,630 00 Pepper, black... 21.37$ Pepper, white 30.00 Copra, best 10.9031 words
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Article38 1911-12-28 5 DEFECTIONS IN SINGAPORE. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, December 28. One sergeant and eight constables will S( av e the European Police two for LugliUid and the rest for Australia —as *V'ult of the recent troubles.38 words
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Article24 1911-12-28 5 lemains heie.—Der Ostasiatische b’oyd\ Service. Danzig, December 26. Die Crown Prince has caught a cold remains heie.—Der Ostasiatische b’oyd\ Service.lemains heie.—Der Ostasiatische b’oyd\ Service. - 24 words
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Article376 1911-12-28 5 ACCEPTANCE OF THE ULTIMATUM. NO ADVANCE ON TEHERAN. St. Petersburg, December 26. After the acceptance of the ultimatum, the Russian advance on Teheran will not be carried out. The authorities at Tabriz and Resht have resumed relations with the Russian Consul. Tabriz Bombarded. The Russian artillery bombarded376 words
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Article59 1911-12-28 5 obtain predominance in commerce.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. A. GOVERNMENT OF PRINCES. St Petersburg, December 26. It is reported that six Princes, representatives of the Dalai Lama, have been entrusted with the Mongolian Government. Russian Trade Prospects. The Novoje Vremya requests Russian merchants in Mongolia to act promptlyobtain predominance in commerce.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. - 59 words
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Article58 1911-12-28 5 AN EX-KING’S SKULL STOLEN Vienna, December 27. The vault of Alexander Karageorgevitch, father of King Peter of Servia, in the cemetery in Vienna, has been broken into and his skull stolen —Reuter. [Alexander Karageorgevitch reigned from 1R42 to 1859 when he was called upon to abdicate,58 words
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Article55 1911-12-28 5 tun v UUVLVI* y undecided. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd s Service. The Hague, December 26. The negotiations about terms and the coming into force of the opium convention will be based on the question as to which Powers must join to render the convention effective, and which is stilltun v UUVLVI* y undecided.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd s Service. - 55 words
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Article51 1911-12-28 5 there nave oeeu t,. fluence on Russia’s foreign policy.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd s Service. St. Petersburg, December 26. Following M. Kokovtseffs recent journey to Li' adia to have an audience of the Tsar, there have been reports of his growing influence on Russia’s foreign policy.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd sthere nave oeeu t,. .... fluence on Russia’s foreign policy.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd s Service. - 51 words
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Article13 1911-12-28 5 )1 111 er Ostasiatische Lloyd 3 Service. A GOOD DEMAND RECORDED.)1 111 – ])er Ostasiatische Lloyd 3 Service. - 13 words
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Article94 1911-12-28 5 —Reuter. HARD STRUGGLE AT Z4NZUR MOREf CONFLICTING REPORTS. I ripoli, December 26. The Italians, after a hard struggle, abandoned Zanzur in Tripoli. Report Denied. Rome, December 26. Italy denies the taking of Zanzur. Italian Banks Threatened. Constantinople, December 26. The closing of Italian banks is intended. —Der Ostasiatische—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article92 1911-12-28 5 OPPOSITION TO A REPUBLIC. Shanghai, December 26. It is reported that Yuan Shih-K’ai declined to agree to a Republic because he said that it would endanger China’s integrity, and that a limited monarchy would make the best Government Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. The Hongkong Daily Piest learns92 words
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Article71 1911-12-28 5 Reuter. COTTON SPINNERS’ LOCK-OUT. London, December 26 There will be a general lock-out of English cotton spinners on Wednesday.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. Notices Posted. 1 lackburn, December 27. All the mills were posted with lock-out notices to-day It is believed that the lock-out will be of short. Reuter. - 71 words
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Article71 1911-12-28 5 Reuter. THE KING-EMPEROR’S GIFT. Calcutta, December 27. The Indian National Congress is attended by seven thousand delegates. The keynote of the Congress is jubilation over the King-Emperor’s visit and gifts, especially the annulment of the partition of Bengal. British Government Praised. The Chairman, Pundit Bar, described theReuter. - 71 words
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Article79 1911-12-28 5 Reuter. CAPTAIN AND CREW DROWNED. London, December 27, Seven of the crew of the steamer Guillemot, who were rescued during a gale in the Bav of Biscay on the 21st inst., were landed at Greenock yesterday. The Captain and 22 of the crew were drowned. AReuter. - 79 words
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Article66 1911-12-28 5 —Reuter. NEW COMMERCIAL CONVENTION. Paris, December 28. The French Chamber has passed the new Franco-Japanese commercial convention without a division. The chairman of the customs committee emphasized the advantage of good relations with Japan. The Minister of Commerce (M. Couyba) explained the advantages of the convention. The Premier—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article134 1911-12-28 5 —Reuter. A CONTROVERSIAL DECREE. CRITICISED BY UNIONISTS. London, December 27. The Unionists state that the re-issue of the Papal decree excommunicating private individuals who, without obtaining permission of the ecclesiastical authorities, summon any ecclesiatic before a criminal or civil tribunal as defendant or witness, will be—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article34 1911-12-28 5 —Reuter. ANOTHER ATTACK REPELLED. Madrid, December 27. Five Spanish columns attacked and drove the Riffians across the Kert river after severe fighting. The Spanish casualties were two killed and forty injured.-—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article35 1911-12-28 5 favourably of Krupps guns.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. The Hague, December 26. In the Dutch Chamber the M inister of Marine, commenting on attacks, spoke favourably of Krupps guns.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.favourably of Krupps guns.— Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. - 35 words
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Article27 1911-12-28 5 postponed till January 23—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. St. Petersburg, December 26. The opening of the Duma has been postponed till January 23—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.postponed till January 23—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. - 27 words
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Article331 1911-12-28 5 INSTALLAIION CEREMONY. On the occasion <>f ihw instillation of Wor. Bro R. H. Pinhoin as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year of Lodge R >yal Piince of Wales, No. 1555, H.C a banquet was held last night at the Masonic Hall tor which Raffles Hotel management catered.331 words
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Article180 1911-12-28 5 Christmas Mketinq. The following was the result of the 18 holes Bogey Eclectic Competition, played on Saturday and Sunday (the best holes to be picked out from the various cards returned to arrive at the final result; 3 Bth of the ordinary handicap to be taken) C.180 words
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Advertisement309 1911-12-28 5 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The choice and master spirits of this age.”— Shakespeare. Grand Concert BUCHANAN’S AT R AFFLEB HOTEL, ni flp K 0. Whifn On Saturday, 30th inst., at 9 p.m. sharp. J fl <1 II 1 By the Celebrated Artistes MISS ISABELLA FRANDIN and ANTI MR. E. MONTHERI, AINU of309 words
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Advertisement1845 1911-12-28 6 M V K DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. IN. I. tv-; chamberlain s Remedies, as:,. ...naas B ea further Great Reductions. W Amritsar Hamburg Penang xK Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy. x Bombay ipoh Putet «Up S Bangkok Karachi Rangoon I K7 off GrOOVCf! COVOFS. w Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. w Batavia Kobe R er1,845 words
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Article2190 1911-12-28 7 d. Num er of Issue 3 capital- n BCn Shares Value. 72 Dividends XT E i a <s Name 2 5 3 a 5 3 g-l M tn O> 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING, <903 S3OO 000 30-000 510 $lO 25 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin2,190 words
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Article37 1911-12-28 7 Pijnang The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the c’ea, Runnymede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, a.’id Hotel de Europe, IkOH :—The Grand Hote.’Kuala Lumpur :—Grand c?ri0ntal Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Bangkok :—Legation Hotel.37 words
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Article862 1911-12-28 7 ARRIVALS. Glenogle, Brit, 2309, Graves, Dec. 28, Amoy, gen.. Ban Eng Joo Sin Kee. Miyuzaki Maru, Jap., 5270, Murai, Dec. 28, Yokohama, gen., Boustead Co. Bin Seng, Brit., 378, Glendy, Dec. 28, Singapore, gen., E. S. Co. Teesta, Brit., 3428, C. Willis, Dec. 28, Madras, gen., Hottenbach, Liebert Co.862 words
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Article229 1911-12-28 7 □LOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICZ. To-Morbow. For Per Close Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. 'ingapore, China and Japan Delta 8 a.m. ilor Star (Kedah) Pangkor 9 a.n». 'olombo and Tuticorin Miyazaki Maru 10a.m. Tongkah Sappho 1 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Re- 'j nong,Victoria Point, >■ Janet Nicoll 1 p.m« Mergui,229 words
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Advertisement60 1911-12-28 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 Cnief Office Canada Building’, Indian Empire. J Bombay. Chief Office 1 Battery Road, S. E. Asi*. J Singapore. W; A. White, Manager A. R-60 words
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Advertisement214 1911-12-28 7 COFFEE ROBUSTA.” THE COMING BOOM. I CAN SUPPLY YOU Seeds, Seedlings, and Stumps. Samples and full particulars how to grow them can be had from the undersigned DAVID F. LAING, Loke Yew Buildings, Kuala Lumpur. Sole Ageut for tae well-known Coffee E’tate Banaram Java. AH Seeds guaranteed fresh, specially selected214 words
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Advertisement2456 1911-12-28 8 p intended «ailing». uorddemscher Lloyd, Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. Rritk i, q tpam Navi d af j ftn p n imperial germ vn mail line. Bl ID(lia bteam Wa¥l B allOn l and ...I,■Known m .i EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. <F I Hamburg, via fXW Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang,2,456 words
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