Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 November 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-11-29 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 274 VOL. LXX. FRIDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1035 1912-11-29 1 -•■■□DDDnDnnanannDßMßßß r FOR $3O Vou can have the Pinang I Gazette” posted every day I for a whole year to your address. J (LOCAL SUBCRIPTION, $27.) g Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. g c Subscriptions are payable m C advance and remittances should g c addressed to The Managing Diractor:1,035 words
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Article1260 1912-11-29 2 APPE KL FOR £lOO,OOO. t I The following appsal has just been issued at home In February last, at a meeting held at j the Mansion House, a Lord Mayor’s fund i was inaugurated with the object of raising a sum of £lOO,OOO for the endowment and extension1,260 words
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Article475 1912-11-29 2 Having regard to the important part which temperance must play in the future of India, and bearing in mind the remarkable growth of drinking habits, says the Rangoon Times, throughout the Indian Empire, it is evident from facts that the administration of the Excise Department is475 words
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Advertisement1787 1912-11-29 2 BANKS. SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. jllllbk CHARTERED BANK OF INDIAu WANTED. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. prpl CHINA. E N OTICE«hereby < Incorporated by Royal Charter. Hospital, apply with cop.es of recent and r>tM on baildingB Bnd \|]|||m J HW For over teBtimonia 8 to lands situated within the Municipality of I I I1,787 words
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Advertisement394 1912-11-29 3 —A Home with a Gramaphone is I ALWAYS MERRY BRIGHT. CHRISTMAS IS COMING WHEN YOU WILL WANT I PLENTY OF MUSIC. jfl| BUY A dflDh OBL Gramaphone. ksxs A little Jollification now and then does I everybody a world of good. I Whenever you like, the Gramaphone I v ‘will394 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article429 1912-11-29 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 29. The Rest beat Scotland in the Rugby match by 8 points to three after a good game. STEVENSON AGAIN BEATS GRAY. Calcutta, Nov. 22.—1 n the third billiatd match at Bombay on Wednesday, Stevenson again beat Gray. The scores were429 words
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Article350 1912-11-29 4 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday the 14th .November 1912. Present—Messrs. W. Peel, President, W. T. Chapman, F. Duxbury, Quah Beng Kee, Yeoh Guan Seek. Abb k nt: —Mr. Lim Eu Toh. 1. The minutes of the last meeting are read350 words
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Advertisement376 1912-11-29 4 AMUSEMENTS. More Interesting: Films from America, TO-MORROW! TO-MORROW!! SATURDAY NIGHT. ■Containing a Gt eat preparation of Humorous items and including contribution BY THE World’s Renowned Favourite Comedians. 18 TO BB HAD ONLY AT George Town Kinematograph, KUALA KANGSA ROAD THEATRE HALL Progressive from the Baginning and now the most noted376 words
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PLANTING AND MINING.
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Article1928 1912-11-29 5 review of the years operations. INCREASE OF CAPITAL. The third ordinary general meeting of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates, Ltd., ivas held on 7th November at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, E C., Mr. Henry de Courcy Hamilton, Chairman of the company, presiding. Mr. D.1,928 words
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Article454 1912-11-29 5 THE GENERAL POSITION. The statistics for October were very good, says the Ironmonger of 9th November, there being a decrease in the visible i supply of close upon 1,930 tons, but this did not help the market much, prices drifting slowly down under small realisations For one thing, none454 words
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Article139 1912-11-29 5 The strength of the market for tin is noteworthy in face of the recent erratic movements in copper, says the Scotsman, and although prices are very high, sanguine views are expressed in good quarters as to market possibilities over the end of the year. A new low record139 words
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Article428 1912-11-29 5 The tin situation shows little sigos of altering, says the S.F.P. of Wednesday, unless it may be taken as an altera'ion that tin shares have attracted rather more attention of late. The situation favours investors, there is little doubt of tha‘, an! those particularly who have Sungei428 words
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Article88 1912-11-29 5 Indictable offences in Ireland during 1911 (according to Part I. of the Judicial Statistic# of Ireland, just published) numbered 9,831, against 9.870 in 1910 and 9,873 in 1909. The number of persons tried for non-indictable offences fell from 193.635 in 1910 to 185,345 in 1911, a88 words
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Article67 1912-11-29 5 Returns issued by Lloyd’s show that the vessels totally lost during the second quarter of the year numbered ninety-seven, with tonnage of 137,619. This list includes the Titanic, which collided 1 with an iceberg on April 14th. Vessels abandoned at sea numbered six, while six were67 words
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Article45 1912-11-29 5 In connection with the mysterious murder in the Bois de Boulogne of Juliette Soivin, formerly a well-known dancer, the Paris newspapers declare that there is reason for believing the guilty person is a titled foreigner who recently committed suicide in Paris.45 words
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Article55 1912-11-29 5 Mr. James Gilbert Dowell, a Portsmouth music teacher, has been granted a divorce and £1.500 damages. His wife had gone to live at Brighton with Mr. Henry Lewis Goodman, formerly a dentist in Portsmouth and Southsea, whom she consulted professionally in 1907 Afterwards Mr. Goodman and55 words
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Advertisement78 1912-11-29 5 No More Aches and Pains What is your trouble Headaches, toothache, backache, sore throat, earache, strains and bruises are relieved and cured by following the printed directions you’ll find on every bottle of Little's Oriental Balm Stop experimenting with remedies you know nothing of—stop running up uselessly large doctor’s bills78 words
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Advertisement90 1912-11-29 5 Standard Life Assurance Company. Head Office; EDINBURGH. ESTABLISHED 1825. INCORPORATED 1910, fUNPS £13,000,000. This well known, old established, British Life Office have just appointed a Local Board of Directors at Singapore and intending assurers in the Straits are now able to have their proposals definitely accepted within forty-eight hours and90 words
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Advertisement527 1912-11-29 5 “It seems impossible 9 but it CAN be done, and WE do it, Electrophot ENLARGEMENTS Have you a photo which you would like to ADI V I ICE* f* hmav haveenlarged Send it to us, no matter how LIFE u r(JST small, and we will make you nn enlargement ■<527 words
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Obituary57 1912-11-29 5 DEATH OF THE HON. MRS. HERBERT. The death occurred at Llano ver (Mon.) on Sunday of the Hon. Mrs. Augusta Charlotte Herbert, of Llanover, daughter of the late Lord and Lady Llanover, and mother of Major-General Sir Ivor Herbert, Bart., M.P., Llanarh Court, and of Sir Arthur Herbert, of Coldbrook.57 words
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Article38 1912-11-29 6 McCleland—Machado. —On Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, by the Rev C. Nain, Reginald Hugh, son of E. C. McCleland of Singapore, to Mary Rose, daughter of the late A. D. Machada.38 words
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Article339 1912-11-29 6 It is difficult, from the necessarily scrappy news cabled out with regard to the progress of the peace negotiations and the workings of diplomacy, to arrive at any clear understanding of what the results of the war are likely to be. We can assent to the statements of339 words
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Article957 1912-11-29 6 VOLUNTEER INSPECTION. PENANG’S STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE. General Sir lau Hamilton, g c.b d. 5.0., Inspector General of the Overseas Forces, accompanied by General G. F. Ellison aid Major W. Madocks, his staff, arrived in Penang yesterday evening by the mail train and was taken across from Prye by957 words
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Article112 1912-11-29 6 [From Our Own Ipoh, November 29. Walter Gordon, who wa. arre sW Penang, pleaded guilty before Mr s at the Police Court to chargee of ch e atin the Federal Rubber Stamp Company T.J of $lOO and f audulently inducing th, JJ Manager of Messrs. White ,w112 words
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Article60 1912-11-29 6 A LEADER KILLED. (Prom Our Own Cort espondent Kuala Lumpur, November 29. A fierce fight took place between Kabuli factions at Kuyow near Sungei Besi yesterday and resulted in the death of the leader of one of the bands and injuries to ten others. The dispute arose60 words
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Article31 1912-11-29 6 —Reuter. London, November 28. Clauses twenty two to twenty-five of the Home Rule Bill were pass d by the exercise of the guillotine Two clauses were not debated.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article113 1912-11-29 6 A meeting of the commissioners for the Municipality of George Town, Penang, was heli last evening, when there were present Messrs. W Peel (President) W. T. Chapman, F. Duxbury, L M C. Biggs (Secretary), L R. Bell (engine r). Cheques were passe 1 for .$2O 932.4 on the113 words
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Article296 1912-11-29 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $112.90 per picul, buyers.no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £226 10s. spot and £226 three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 125 tons, $113.50; Penang Straits Trading Co., Ltd., no296 words
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Advertisement224 1912-11-29 6 By Special Appointment Majesty to King George. DUNLOP TYRES. FIRST FORE- MtX MOW in W# xw A > EVER «8«. > li since. NOTED for their resiliency and superb wearing qualities. TRADE I wßhih MARK Fresh Stocks of all sizes held by GUTHRIE Co. Ltd., PENANG. Patronised By Royalty. Don't224 words
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Article350 1912-11-29 7 TO-DAY’S CHANCES. The following are the changes (buyers B nd sellers only) in our share list, on page 9 to-day: Y ester 1 ay. To-day. SBABBB. 2* S’ a oa tn Mm Kinta 13.75 151 I* 15| Malayan Tin 54/» 58/- 56/- 60/PahangC. 10/3 11/3 10/9 11/9350 words
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Article37 1912-11-29 7 TO-DAY’S PRICES IN LONDON. London, November 29*. The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 4/4 Para to arrive 4/5* The market is firm. By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]37 words
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Article53 1912-11-29 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 29. Dr. S. C. Yin, interviewed regarding the meeting of the Chinese in Ipoh to elect representative for the Peking assembly, stated that the representative elected by that meeting only sit for Penang and F.M.S. There is another seat vacant for53 words
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Article46 1912-11-29 7 (From Our Own Corresponaent). Singapore, November 29. An American wharfinger, named Connor, I’m killed yesterday by a steel hawser •lipping off a bollard and striking him °n the spleen. Connor died within two hours of internal hemorrhage from two ruptures of the spleen.46 words
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Article32 1912-11-29 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 29. A Chinaman was yesterday arrested for tempting to cheat the Dutch Bank by Pleating an order for $5,000 purporting bj come from Semnrang.32 words
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Article27 1912-11-29 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, November 29. Diere has been a considerable drop in sto age shares owing to the resignation two directors.27 words
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THE WAR.
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Article692 1912-11-29 7 GERMANY’S SATISFACTION. Vienna. November 28. The Emperor held audience successively with the Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand, the Chief of the General Staff, the Ministej of War, Baron Berchtold, and the Hungarian Minister of Defence. Ser via’a Demands. The attitude of the British press in opposing the692 words
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Article185 1912-11-29 7 Thi Rkd Cross Fund. A mass meeting of the Muslims of Penang was held at the Kapitau Kling Mosque yesterday at 1-30 p.m. After the Jumma prayers, Mr. E. A Merican, Pre ident, Muslim Society, addressed the congregation and the crowded audience, over two thousa id in nutnbe*,185 words
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Article766 1912-11-29 7 Not Fit to Run a Country Circus Mr. E. Adi mead-B ir tie tt, the Daily Telegraph's special correspondent with the Turkish army, cables from Constanza a remarkable description of the bittie of Lule Burgas and the subsequent retreat of the defeated Ottoman forces after the disasters766 words
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Article318 1912-11-29 7 hardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shown how tohardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as ‘ our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shown how to use it under the enemy’s fire. Entire battalions, unused to this new arm and never having been trai led to shoot would loose off all their ammuntion in a short hour and only hit the ground fifty yards in front of them, inflicting absolutely no damage on the enemy. I never saw a single Turkish machine*gun in action/’ - 318 words
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Article271 1912-11-29 7 All eyes are now directed to Tchata’dja and its defences. They are to Constantinople what the lines of the Torres Veiras were to Lisbon. But whereas the celebrated Portuguese defences were hurriedly constructed those of Tchataldja aie the result of many years of careful preparation. They271 words
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Article252 1912-11-29 7 hardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shown how tohardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as ‘ our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shown how to use it under the enemy’s fire. Entire battalions, unused to this new arm and never having been trai led to shoot would loose off all their ammuntion in a short hour and only hit the ground fifty yards in front of them, inflicting absolutely no damage on the enemy. I never saw a single Turkish machine*gun in action/’ - 252 words
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Article45 1912-11-29 7 —Reuter. London, November 29 Corrosive fluid and paraffin soaked in rags was found in a number of pillar boxes in the City and West End last evening It is believed to be the work of suffragettes. The police are actively investigating the matter.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article146 1912-11-29 7 hardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shownhardly knew how to fit to thsir back-*, counted at the railway station with glee by the authorities, and officially described as ‘ our invincible infantry.’ Thousands of these man had never had a Mauser rifle in their hands and had to be shown how to use it under the enemy’s fire. Entire battalions, unused to this new arm and never having been trai led to shoot would loose off all their ammuntion in a short hour and only hit the ground fifty yards in front of them, inflicting absolutely no damage on the enemy. I never saw a single Turkish machine*gun in action/’ - 146 words
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Advertisement612 1912-11-29 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The New Singapore Rubber Company, Ltd. FOR SALE. IL. (IN LIQUIDATION.) ONE RUBBER TYRED DOG CART, Delhi Pony and Harness NJOTICE is hereby given that a dividend complete. Apply, of 5 q CPnfc9 p9r share can be obtainCUNNINGHAM, CLARK <fc Co., ed by Sbareho’ders in the above Company612 words
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Article2017 1912-11-29 8 —M M. the gaming enactment. SUPPLY BILL PASSED. The adjourned meeting of the Federal Council was held in the Council Chamber, Kuala Lumpur, on Wedeesday morning, there being present: Sir Arthur Young, K C.M.G., High Commissioner, Mr. E. L. Brockman, C.M.G.. Chief Secretary, Raja Muda, representing H. H.—M M. - 2,017 words
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Advertisement323 1912-11-29 8 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING. CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. Milkmaid Milk LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Milkmaid Condensed Milk is he very best cow’s milk. It is obtained from cows fed in the HIGH SWISg PASTURES which are well known I323 words
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Advertisement171 1912-11-29 8 THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL OF IPOH. IS THE F. M. S. HOTEL Comfort and Cutsine par excellence. Charges Strictly moderate. Belfield Street and Court House Road, Telegrams:— “JWI FONG LOONG,” IPOH IF YOU SUFFER] From any Skin or Blood Disease, •uoh aa Eczema, Scrofula, Scurvy, Glandular Swellings, Bad Legs, Ulcers, Abscesses171 words
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Article517 1912-11-29 9 ARRIVALS. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Nov. 29, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Jin Ho, Brit., 111, Dyason, Nov. 29, Bernam, gen., E. S. Co. Lama, Brit., 957, Sinclair, Nov. 29, S’pore, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Pegu, Brit., 294, Ferguson, Nov. 28, S’pore, gen., E. S. Co. Tosa517 words
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Article864 1912-11-29 9 ARRIVALS. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Nov. 29, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Jin Ho, Brit., 111, Dyason, Nov. 29, Bernam, gen., E. S. Co. Lama, Brit., 957, Sinclair, Nov. 29, S’pore, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Pegu, Brit., 294, Ferguson, Nov. 28, S’pore, gen., E. S. Co. Tosa864 words
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Advertisement57 1912-11-29 9 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. £33,800,000.0.0 FUNDS 'EXCEED) £8,500,000.0.0 INCOME »11 £2,100,000.0.0 Chief Office i Norfolk Street, Strand Great Britain. J London Chief Office 1 Canada findings, Indian Empire.) Bofihbay, Chief Office 1 Battery Road, Si E, Asia. J Singapore, W; A. White, Manager. A. R.57 words
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Advertisement207 1912-11-29 9 p MOIR CRANES' Cylinder Oil. S»ndflinds t Buttery d* Co. THE Johnson-Pickett ROPE Co. Inc., MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. Manufacturers of Pure Manila Rope. Made on the Most Modern Cordage Machinery. Only the Best Fibres used, from our own Plantations/ HILTON Co., Sole Agents for Penang and Vicinity. Banking 8 Trading207 words
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Article1555 1912-11-29 10 MINE AND ESTATE RETURNS. We propose to publish every Friday the latest statistical information as to the outputs of the more important tin mines and rubber estates in Malaya, compiled and revised for us by Messrs. Kennedy Co. RUBBER CROPS. i 1911. > i 1912. j Oct.1,555 words
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Article255 1912-11-29 10 PENANG’S STATISTICS In the Penang Municipality for the week ended November 16, there were 90 deaths 59 males and 31 females, equal to a death-rate of 46.17 per mille. The death-rate and chief causes of mortality were T 3 ra 'U "U m c c c 4) O255 words
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Article152 1912-11-29 10 A most interesting experiment has been initiated in Natal whereby the evils of the native beer traffic have to a large extent been eliminated without robbing the native of his national beverage, which manufactured under proper conditions, is a wholesome natural drink made from a grain152 words
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Article188 1912-11-29 10 Friday, November 29. Legislative Council. Penang Turf Club, Annual Meeting,! p.m, Rugby Football, Esplanade. Volunteer Company Drill. St. Andrew’s Ball, Town Hall, p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Saturday, November 30. Gt. Andrew’s Day.188 words
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Article25 1912-11-29 10 Pjjnang :—The E. O. Hotel, The C«ag Hotel Norman, Runnymede Hotel and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Straud Hotel.25 words
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Advertisement24 1912-11-29 10 E8TABL1I8HBI) 19(>O. Season’s Novelties Suitable for Gifts Now Displayed. N. D. DE SILVA, MaauUcturint Jeweller, •iamoad Setter. Engraver, keener, and Re-gildet, I bishop street.24 words
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Advertisement14 1912-11-29 10 W. Manson, M. D. S., I DENTIST. 21 Penang Road, Belfield Street, PENANG. IPOH.14 words
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Advertisement88 1912-11-29 10 K LARGE STOCKS IN ALL CURRENT SIZES. Agents for Penang: SELLAR, MURRAY Co ALSO AT CHIN SENG Co. FC, F. F. Wearne Co. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS fill AND IMPORTERS, Wf 0 SINGAPORE IPOH. SOLE AGENTS FOR MM Straits Settlements Xfl and F. M. S. R 3 SEATER, MB $1,500. Il 588 words
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Article894 1912-11-29 11 The Hamburg-South American Steam Navigation Company has ordered three freight steamers of 9,000 tons each, two from the Vulcan Wharf in Bremen, and one from the Weser Wharf in Bremen. One of the largest German private river steamship companies has been compelled to stop payments, the Rheinsche Transport894 words
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Advertisement989 1912-11-29 11 N. Y. K. Be X Strong p.t japan Mail Steamskip Co. U. Br X\ jm r/ 4 7 A ]\T A MARK << ZA /X BRAND f Tonic Wine t X H f f y°u cannot eat you cannot EUROPEAN LINE ft be strong. ‘Vana’ will give JI M y°989 words
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Advertisement299 1912-11-29 11 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED /Vo. 255, Panans Road. Telephone No, 602. PINEAPPIf brand HAMS AND BACON. HOURS: Week-days 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 213-7-12-12 m w f Saint-Raphael W<ne IS 1. The Sovereign Remedy in Anaemia and299 words
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Advertisement2509 1912-11-29 12 p. lnte,ldcd Sailii s Norddevtscher Lloyd, Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. stem gj, IXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES LIMITED. MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. T Ocean steam shin fft fu 1912 Fobl Ixtemdkd to Sail. Steamer. p U|, Dec. 12 Delta connecting with Mooltan. A-'D Dec. 26 India connecting with Moloja. Bat 30th Nov.2,509 words
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