Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 May 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-05-10 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY.. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 107 VOL. LXX. FRIDAY, 10th MAY, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement739 1912-05-10 1 For $3O J \7 ou can have the Pinang 1 Gazette posted every day 0 for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBCRIPTIOM, $27.) Proportionate Quarterly and c Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittances should n o be addressed to g The Managing Director: s739 words
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Article1830 1912-05-10 2 SIR ERNEST BIRCH’S REPLY. f A BREEZY LETTER. The following letter appears in the Financial Newt Sir, —In your issue of the 12th inst., it? is said that there is an evident < ation on the part of certain rubber inWR ests that the recent outcry against1,830 words
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Advertisement874 1912-05-10 2 NOTICE. SITUATIONS VACANT. IN THE ESTATE of WANTED ALEXANDER LAWRENCE R Job CoMpositorB and eceased. j’ Numbering Machine* PURSUANT to the conveyancing and man. Law of Property Ordinance 1886 S. 46, notice is hereby given that all Apply at OIICO to creditors and other persons having any TIIE WORKS MANAGER,874 words
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Advertisement269 1912-05-10 2 the mu DISINFECTANTS. All Kinds and for All Purposes. AS SUPPLIED TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS SANITAS'OKOLy 20 times the co-efficient of carbolic acid. The ideal disinfectant for use in the Tropics. Highest efficiency and lowest cost. Powerful Larvaecide Unaffected by organic matter, and miscible with both fresh and salt water269 words
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Article1962 1912-05-10 3 ANNUAL MEETING. The second aunial general meeting of the Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on April 16, at Cannon Street Hotel, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. Freierick Anderson, chairman of the company, presiding. The representative of the secretaries (Messrs. Ilbert, Anderson <fc Co.) having read the notice convening1,962 words
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Advertisement423 1912-05-10 3 Be Physically e M en all y Strong— Efficient— Take S’' Take VANA’ WT T m7r°k \Z BRAND ff Tonic Wine I Restores the feeling of health, Yp 14 strength, power and confidence to All Pharmacists those who suffer from over-taxed sen Vana Ip I 1 and weakened nerves, etc.423 words
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Advertisement163 1912-05-10 3 Atlas Puncture-Proof Inner Cases. PUNCTURES IMPOSSIBLE. ROAD STOPS AVERTED. OLD COVERS UTILISED. ALL SIZES OBTAINABLE AT MORGANS AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. Telegrams: “DELMAR.” kX F z ET oR NEW STOCK JUST ARR,VED This Razor can be stropped by a Child r SIMPLE and SAFE. in metal s leather cases SOLD BY163 words
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Article1189 1912-05-10 4 SECOND DAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 10. Fine weather prevailed for the second day’s racing in connection with the Spring Meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club, and there was a large attendance, His Excellency the Governor being amongst those present. The success of the Sultan of1,189 words
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Article555 1912-05-10 4 C.R.C. beat ST. XAVIER’S. LOSERS* PLUCKY GAME. In the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd, the tie between the Chinese Recreation Club and the St. Xavier’s in the second round of the Cup competition was played off yesterday afternoon on the Esplanade. At 5.40 p.m. the555 words
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Article1188 1912-05-10 4 THE RECENT “SCENE.” Players Suspended. A meeting of the Committee of the Penang Association Football League was held in the P.C.C. pavilion, yesterday evening, when the following were present Messrs. Maun (Vice President of the L«agU“, and President of the Central Union Club). Cuscaden (Government Service), Syers1,188 words
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Article98 1912-05-10 4 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Yesterday’s ties resulted as follows Men's Open Singles. A. F. G. Anderson, beat E. H. Syer, 6—3, 3—6, 7—5, M. K. Whitlock beat H. C. Sells, 6—3, 6—2. Men's Handicap Doubles A Class. V. G. Ez chid and H. R. Joynt —3/6) wo. Sellar and98 words
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Article23 1912-05-10 4 The following ties have been fixed for Monday Championship —W. Motion v. A. M Stewart Cunningham v Turnbull Owen v. Ambrose23 words
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Article24 1912-05-10 4 The Sri Penang Football Club will meet the Young Muslim Union this evening on the Dato Kramat Gardens in the M.F.A. competition.24 words
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Advertisement395 1912-05-10 4 ADVERTISING WHAT IS IT? Many a definition could be given, and their number would be but further proof of advertising’s varied uses, its great power, its manifold functions. Broadly speaking, advertising is a written or spoken statement with the object of giving information or of exerting an influence toward some395 words
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Advertisement944 1912-05-10 4 THE “PINANG GAZETTE NOTICE. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. A meeting of the Bead of t| ie t- 2A Justices will he hld in t le CONTENTS. Cour t oa Wednesday, the 19th J an at 2-15 p.m. to consider «>pplicatio\ 2 Copies will be ready at 10 a.m. to- transfer of944 words
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Article, Illustration936 1912-05-10 5 The old way. in which we have hitherto treated our hair, has generally consisted in applying some liquid spirit preparation, bearing a high-sounding name, by rubbing it lightly into the hair, and afterwards letting it evaporate. This done, we have gone about the day’s work with the satisfied936 words
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Article641 1912-05-10 5 A PROSPECIOR’S EXPERIENCES. Au interview with Mr. J. B. S. Campbell, who has been prospecting for tin in Perlis, appears in the T.O.M. He is reported to have told our contemporary’s representative Payable alluvial tin-bearing ground has not up to the present been found in the641 words
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Article379 1912-05-10 5 There has not been, says the Ironmonger of April 13, very much activity in standard tin during the past week, and prices have been rather irregular, but the tendency seems to be towards a higher level. The actual position remains remarkably sound, and for the time being,379 words
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Advertisement963 1912-05-10 5 Select your Goods from this Book. N II Buy Direct. I First Cost. fl I British made. Your Address on a|| II S5 Yeap Reputation. will bring it.fl ■J '9nd t h^new*^"‘th* II buyers o( household necessities. 000 m,,s The rcco K lllscd 8“«« to all II II CURTAINS, all963 words
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Advertisement643 1912-05-10 5 THE AIM AND END nF ADVERTISING. There is nothing on earth so mysteriously funny as the way in which many business men treat an Advertisement. The prime, first, last, and the all time object of an advertisement is to draw custom. So the merchant waits till the busy season comes,643 words
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Advertisement590 1912-05-10 5 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA. PENANG'S MOST SELECT RESIDENTIAL AND TRANSIT HOTEL The New BiUiard Rooms (6 Tables) are now open. The coolest place in Penang and situated in a private and secluded position. The only tables under ProfessionalEuropean Supervision. MOTOR GARS AND [CARRIAGES-GARAGE-REPAIRS Telegrams: Telephone 392. Raffles, Pxnano. BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA.590 words
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Article1357 1912-05-10 6 Notwithstanding Lord Haldane’s visit to Berlin a few months ago, and the pending negotiations for a settlement of GermanEnglish misunderstandings there are no signs of any slackening in the naval armaments’ race. From a patrotic point of view it is immensely gratifying to find that the question of1,357 words
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Article293 1912-05-10 6 ROAD IMPROVEMENT. A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town was held last evening, when there were present; Messis W. Peel (President) W. T. Chapman, F. Duxbury, Lim Eu Toh, Yeoh Guan Seok, with Mr. L. M. Bell. (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary)293 words
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Article111 1912-05-10 6 Another change of programme was effected last night at the Chinese Theatrical Hall, Campbell Street, when the Winson Co. of acroba’s and jugglers entertained a crowded house to some really fine feats of contortions, etc. The small Chinese boys perform their different parts with surprising ease. A111 words
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Article76 1912-05-10 6 The following additional returns are to hand Jan. to Mar. April Total. Bruas-Perak 2,923 847 3,770 Bernam-Perak Pl. 10,572 2,639 13,211 Cicely 59,676 14,554 74,230 Chemor United 4,744 1,812 6,556 Dominion 18,987 6,669 25,656 Glenealy Plantations 6,534 2,077 8,611 Lower Perak 4,200 1,410 5,610 Ratanui 5,814 24,644 Trolak76 words
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Article86 1912-05-10 6 Before Mr. A. V. Brown in the District Court, yesterday morning, Wong Nai Fuk was charged at the in-tance of the Crown with fraudulently or with having the intention to defraud by being in possession of counterfeit silver pieces on the 9th inst. Accused had about his person86 words
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Article74 1912-05-10 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $103.55 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £2ll spot and £206 ss. three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 175 tons, $104; Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd.,74 words
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Article117 1912-05-10 6 S.S. Selandia arrived at Penang at 11 o’clock this morning, and will leave again at 8 a.m. to-morrow. She carries 900 tons of cargo consigned from this port. Amongst the passengers who joined the boat at Bangkok were Prince Vudichai, wife and daughter, and Phya Rijavangsan who117 words
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Article896 1912-05-10 6 CASE AGAINST A CHINESF MERCHANT Before Mr. A. V. Brown in the District Court, yesterday morning, Ye>h Kean, proprietor of Chops Joo Wan and Joo Guan, who was adjudicated bankrupt on October 27, 1910, was charged on tip complaint of Mr. N. D. Mudie, Assi 9 t896 words
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Advertisement327 1912-05-10 6 EOPj'd re f giptp||R|sHH EspSi\ —re <r *'^Z^j^n¥_ LX A job fi shed with Hall’s Sanitary Wa sirable j Distemper is well finished. It is fi tshed i I for health and finished for beau y. it ff remains clean, sweet, and fresh, because r m <%<*£&) 1 \_X^~ —J327 words
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Advertisement66 1912-05-10 6 To-Day’s Contents. Page 2.— Critics of Malaya. Page 3.— Gula-Kalumpong Rubber. Page 1>. Sporting News. Page s.— Tin Mining in Perlis; and London Tin Market. Page 6.— Editorial: “The Navy”; The Winson Company; Municipal Commission and Bankruptcy Case. Page 7.— Telegrams. Page 9 Shipping and Mails Exchange and Produce; Share66 words
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Article212 1912-05-10 7 S)ME TIN RISES. RUBBERS STEADY The following are the changes (buyers »nd sellers only) in our share list on page <i to-day Yesterday. To-day. XX Shabk". >. «3 S 3 co S 3 co p Lama 1.80 2f x. luO 2.20 x. ginuteh 4 4 4$ Tekk»212 words
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Article24 1912-05-10 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 10. There was a fair business in shares here yesterday but at slightly lower rates.24 words
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Article84 1912-05-10 7 LATEST PRICES IN LONDON. [From a Malacca Correspondent.] Malacca, May 10. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the following were the prices of rubber in London yestferday Fine hard Para, 4/7 A, sellers. Plantation Para, 4/11, done and sellers. Opened quiet and closed84 words
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Article89 1912-05-10 7 SUCCESSFUL APPEAL. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, May 10. Inspector Alexander, of Klang, appealed at Kuala Lumpur, to-day, against the sentence of two months’ simple imprisonment imposed by the Klang magistrate, Mr. Thomson, in connection with a gaming case at Pulau Ketama. Mr Alexander was accused of89 words
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Article24 1912-05-10 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 10 The prices of produce here yesterday were as follows Tapioca, flake $9.10 Sarawak sago 4.7024 words
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Article47 1912-05-10 7 —Reuter GERMANY AND FOX-HUNTING. London, May 9. The Kaiser has decided to introduce foxhunting into Germany and has commissioned Bartlett, huntsman to Earl Fitz illia.rn to form a pack of fox-hounds Miieli leave to-morrow for Potsdam. Piince Intel will lie Master of the pack..—Reuter - 47 words
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Article48 1912-05-10 7 Neuter. A M BASSADOR’S RESIGNATION. Berlin, May 10. Count Paul Wolff-Metternich, German Ambassador in London, has tendered his r,l «ignation, and it has been accepted. It appears he desired to resign a year ago, but his removal was postponed for various Casons, including the Coronation. Neuter.Neuter. - 48 words
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Article694 1912-05-10 7 —Reuter. BRITAIN’S NAVAL SUPREMACY. SPEECH BY MR. AIQUItH. London, May 9. Mr. Asquith was the principal guest yesterday evening, at a dinner given by the Centra] Association of Bankers. Sir Felix Schuster, presiding, referred to the depreciation of Consols. He deprecated any artificial measures. Purely natural causes.—Reuter. - 694 words
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Article34 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. SIX THOUSAND RECRUITS. London, May 9. Though the s'rike of West End tailors is weakening through lack of funds, six thousand East End tailors yesterday evening decided to strike immediately.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article31 1912-05-10 7 —Reuter. London, May 9. The Reichstag motion validating marriages between blacks and whites in German Protectorates has been passed by the combination of Clerical and Socialist members..—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article856 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. THE SECOND READING. MAJORIIY OF 101. London, May 10 The Home Rule Bill was read a second time yesterday, when 372 voted in favour of the measure and 271 against a majority of 101. M. Alexander Russel said the Protestants of Southern Ireland were prepared toReuter. - 856 words
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Article141 1912-05-10 7 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. The Kaiser. Berlin, May 10. The Kaiser has departed for Corfu. Burgomaster Resigns. Burgomaster Kirschnor has resigned. Anglo-German Relations. The French papers affirm that negotiations are being carried on between Berlin and London, which have for their object the ceding by England of ZanzibarDer Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 141 words
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Article69 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. CONSERVATIVES AND LIBERAL UNIONISTS. London. May 10. A representative conference of Conservatives and Lilieral Unionists decided on amalgamation. The Duke of Abercorn, Lord Charles Beresford, Lord Halsbury, Lord Londonderry, Mr. Bonar Law. Mr. Walter Long, Lord Lansdowne, the Duke of Devonshire, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, and other prominentReuter. - 69 words
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Article61 1912-05-10 7 i.—Reuter. MINISTERS’ COMMENTS. London, May 9. In the Commons, yesterday, a debate took place on the industrial unrest. Mr. Lloyd George said a searching enquiry by the Government might be necessary. Mr. H. H. Asquith, at the Bankers Dinner, said a recurrence of great strikes made it incumbenti.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article72 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. REFERRED TO MEN’S EXECUTIVE. London, May 9. The Committee of the National Transport Workers have referred the matter of the Peninsular and Oriental strike to the National Executive. This amounts to the termination of the dispute with the Peninsular Co., it being resolved that theReuter. - 72 words
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Article63 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. TROUBLE IN SOUTH WALES. London, May 9. The Welsh Miners’ agent, Mr. Hartshorn, predicts serious trouble as the result of the decision given by the South Wales District Board, over which Lord St. Aldwyn presided. The papers consider the result, together with the delay of otherReuter. - 63 words
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Article40 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. London, May 10. Mr. Tom Mann, who has taken a prominent part in the recent labour agitations, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in the Second Division on a charge of inciting soldiers to mutiny.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article40 1912-05-10 7 Reuter. FOG SPOILS MANOEUVRES. London, May 10. At Portland, the King made a voyage of two miles in a submeiged submarine. The fog continues, and up to the present the principal manoeuvres have been impossible.— Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Advertisement402 1912-05-10 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. There must be differences —n—p of opinion on the question of whisky flavour, but in Mr. Mrs W. Evans, all ma^es high-cIaSS The Misses Evans. whisk v —age, mellowness PPG jo and bouquet—- Black White is pre-eminent, and it is Mr. E. Reimann. world-renowned as a coni’. p.402 words
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Advertisement1421 1912-05-10 8 The Great Eastern Life PENANG VOLUNTEERS. QOOQQOOQOOOOO OQOOOQOOOOOqqqa Company, Ltd. A 0 8 Head Omen:—SINGAPORE. M J£/l T| XM THE HON’BLEA. R. ADAMS. o ASK FOR 9 Life Assurance and Endowment W fl z* j O TO BE S In All Forme. w r'TJPZIDJ/'' A T\ Commandant. q Q LIBERAL1,421 words
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Article1837 1912-05-10 9 g. Capital. SuVscribed. r Value. 2 Dividend». Name 2 OW 0 o fe co oQ OP 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MININ®, 1903 8300 000 $300,000 30,000 *lO $lO 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin Mining Co 4 4.60 906 Wooo 225.000 22.500 10 10 v? Bruang 2$1,837 words
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Article1069 1912-05-10 9 ARRIVALS. Curonia, Russ., 2949, Laredei, May 10, Amoy, gen., 8.E.J.8.K. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, May 10, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. <fc Co. Lunka, Brit., 956, Sinclair, May 10, S’pore, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Lai Sang, Brit., 2225, Tadd, May 10, C’cutta, gen., Boustead Co. Maetsuijcker, Dut., 827,1,069 words
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Article240 1912-05-10 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To- Mobbow. For Per Cloea Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Mergui, Tavoy, and Moulmein Zira 7 a.m. Madras, taking mails') for Europe, etc., vid > Tara 10 a.m. Bombay Regt, up to 8-30 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 11 a.m. Deli Perak (E.S. Co.)240 words
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Advertisement57 1912-05-10 9 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 Canada Building*, Indian Empire. J Bombay. Chief Office I Battery Road, S. E. Asia. f Singapore W; A. Whitk, Manager. A. R57 words
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Advertisement240 1912-05-10 9 THE CRAG HOTEL, SANATORIUM, PENANO HILLS, A Perfect health resort and an ideal spot for spending holidays and week ends. CRISP aid BRACWK ATMOSPHERE, BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. EXCELLENT WALES. BUNGALOWS FOR FAMILIES, »l*o single and double Rooms. PRIVATE BATHROOMS attached to every Bungalow and Room. WATER laid on from the Crag240 words
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Miscellaneous19 1912-05-10 9 The Moon. O New Mnon May 17 First Qaaroer eee 23 O Full Moon 31 Lmc (Jaarcer June 819 words
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Article144 1912-05-10 10 Friday. May 10. Band. Esplanade, 6 p.m. Golf Club Tennis. The Winson Co., 9.15 p.m. Ministering Children’s League, 4.45 p.m. The Mascots, Raffles Hotel. Straits Cinematograph, Penang George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Satarday, May 11. Great Jubilee Handicap. Singapore Races, Last Day. Homeward144 words
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Article18 1912-05-10 10 Friday, May 10.— Unserviceable and confiscated property at Fort Cornwallis, 11.30 a.m.; Cunningham Clark Co auctioneers.18 words
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Article34 1912-05-10 10 P.W.D., Alor Star, Kedah.— -Tenders for the formation of roads and bridges in the new town of Sungei Patani; tenders close May 11, and will be received by the British Adviser, Alor Star.34 words
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Article29 1912-05-10 10 Homeward. Stsahsb. Abbivbs. Mails Sails Clou. 8.1. Teesta Wed. 11/5 11a.m. noor •Singapore. I Mails close in Penang. Outward. B.T. Thongwa fhurs. 9/5 3 p.m. 4 p.m29 words
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Article214 1912-05-10 10 LOCAL FOOD STUFFS. Description. Penang, May 10. Bbbf: CU. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 M Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork: Pork M 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet214 words
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Advertisement1098 1912-05-10 10 v <bp CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated fy Royal Charter. JL JL Paid-up Capital <1,300.000 11 MCx i r T J R®«*rv® Fnnd ...A1,650,000 JdD&ft Mdll Me AIDS hip vO. Ld. Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 r Huad Offioi: \4M 38. BIBHOPBGATE, LONDON, B. O. AemioiM and1,098 words
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Advertisement704 1912-05-10 10 S Topolt) ffirusfies. 5 i w H Of all Brushes, undoubtedly the Tooth Brush has the hardest and J Jj most trying time, being constantly used wet, not infrequently with M some vigour, against hard and often irregular teeth, and finally put g Jj away in a damp state. Therefore704 words
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Article778 1912-05-10 11 For Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4- p.m. Bukit Tambun, 6-15 a.m., at 8 a,m., 1-45 pm., and also 5-30 p.m. on Saturdays. Bukit Mertajam, 6-15 a.m., 7-15 a.m., 8 a.m., 10-40 a.m.,778 words
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Advertisement239 1912-05-10 11 Beck’s Key Brand Beer. 'f '/K ~-~~=^=jl_- K 1 n ~—^=^e_ B Ix. 1 W Vl/ 73,7 "a> !r yS£=JS The Leading Brand in the East. SCHMIDT, KUSTERMANN Co., PENANG. HORSE REPOSITORY, KUALA LUMPUR. No Pleasure Unless Going for a Drive. Don’t forget to ring up telephone No. 174 when239 words
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Advertisement880 1912-05-10 11 INSURANCE. «.«a.i on THE COKKO RATION OF THB DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE f Ur er Grefl R (]i| C |j OnS COMMENCED business in A.D. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter in o a. d. 1720, and is therefore one of the oldest lOc GPOOVCQ (JOVCTS. Companies880 words
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Advertisement2767 1912-05-10 12 p Imteilded Sailin s Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. British India Steam Navigation Co., p > EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. LIMITED. f MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. s Ocean steom Shin co n d May 15 Delta connecting with Morea.> Fob Iktbbd.o to Sail. Steams*. AND U ’> May 20 Arcadia2,767 words
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