Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 December 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-12-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 281 VOL. LXX. SATURDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 19!2. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement990 1912-12-07 1 For S3O j XT" ou can have the Pinang I I Gazette’* posted every day for a whole year to your address. J (LOCAL SUBCRiPTION. $27.) g c Proportionate Quarterly and c Half-yea rl y rates g D Suoscriptions are payable in C advance and remittances should g 0 be990 words
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Advertisement6 1912-12-07 1 r-jfq PAGES J 8 8 OOOHOHWOHOHHOOO6 words
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Article719 1912-12-07 2 1,— 5 T. COOPER-ABBS MATRIMONIAL MLSFIL’. CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN, The Cooper-Abba matrimonial misfit was again the subject of an action in the Singapore Supreme Court on Monday when Bryan Cooper-Abbs petitioned Mr. Justice Sproule for a judicial separation from his wife, Ethel Henrietta, and for the1,—5 T. - 719 words
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Article152 1912-12-07 2 Sir Francis Spring’s report on the Madras Port Fund for 1911-12 gives some indication of the increasing popularity of Burma and the Straits Settlements as a field for the employment of Indian labourers. The total number of passengers, who sailed from Madras for Burma was 39,361, while those152 words
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Advertisement995 1912-12-07 2 SITUATION VACANT. lah^ de m nd T, 2 LTD WANTED. A DIVIDEND of 1/- per share has been xx declared payable in London on the JUNIOR Field Conductor able to nth December, 1912, ani will be paid work Tamils. Salary to star* $4O to all local Shareholders as soon as995 words
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Advertisement997 1912-12-07 2 —-x MUIR HORSE CLOTHING. IT is an acknowledged fact that no animal is more susceptible to colds and chills than the horse. It therefore behoves all horse owners to provide adequate clothing during cold weather. If you have uot already obtained your horse clothing, drop us a line for samples.997 words
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Article1617 1912-12-07 3 MR. L. PREECE’S EVIDENCE. The select-Com ruit tee of the House of Commons, which is inquiring into the Marconi contract, heard on November 6, the evidence of Mr. Llewelyn Preece, an engineering expert who has had experience of tjlP construction of wireless telegraph stations in different parts1,617 words
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Article194 1912-12-07 3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER S. Church of England. St. George’s Church. —Matins (Choral), 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, (Plain), 830 a m.; Holy Communion, (Chinese), 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. S.P.G. Mission. St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth.—Evensong and Sermon, 5.30 p.m. Bukit Tengah.—Matins and Address, 9.30a.m.;194 words
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Article242 1912-12-07 3 Saturday, December 7. Tronoh Extended, meeting, noon. Band. Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Sunday, December 8 2nd Sunday in Advent. Immaculate Conception, B. V. M. Volunteer Class Firing; Recruits A Co. Moadav. December 9. Volunteer Recruits, A and242 words
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Advertisement351 1912-12-07 3 Experiments on Fiuinan Beings have proved the body-building power of Bovrii to be from 10 to 20 times the amount taken. 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 the351 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous115 1912-12-07 3 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Dec. 7 11-24 5-49 11-33 534 8 Nil. 6-26 12-04 6-13 9 12-06 7-02 12 43 6-50 10 12-40 7-37 1-21 7-36 11 1-13 811 1-57 8-01 12 1-43 843 2-31 8-34 13 2-12 9-14115 words
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Miscellaneous20 1912-12-07 3 The Moon. O New Moon Dec. 9 Fii si Quarter 17 O Full Moon 24 Laa r Quar er 3120 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article16 1912-12-07 4 EASY WIN FOR WELLS. London, December 6. Bombardier Wells beat Rodel in the second round.—Reuter.16 words
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Article575 1912-12-07 4 A great improvement in the gallops at the Race Course was witnessed by those who attended the training this morning the attendance was also fairly good, four ladies being pieient, namely, Mrs. Michell, Mrs. Peel, Mrs. Jamieson and another. The weather was excellent, and the going the very575 words
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Article103 1912-12-07 4 The first match of the semi-final of the Association Cup will be played this evening between the Crescent Star and Everlasting. Mr. S. M. Idid has been appointed as referee in the match and neutral linesmen will be appointed by the referee. The Crescent Star met the Everlasting sometime103 words
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Article67 1912-12-07 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $112.55 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £225 10«. spot and £225 three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., $113.12|; Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd., nil;67 words
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Article75 1912-12-07 4 The export of tin from Perak for November, 1912, excluding Upper Perak (“Advance figures liable to correction,”) totalled as follows Pikuls Katies. Block tin 6,411 44 Tin ore 34.254 36 Duty $632,311 cts. 49 The output of the Rihman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during the month of November was75 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article386 1912-12-07 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, As I have sent yesterday a requisition to the Secretaries, Lunas Rubber Estates Limited, asking them to arrange for an extraordinary general meeting for the purpose of considering the 3 propositions contained in the enclosed paper, I shall386 words
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Article203 1912-12-07 4 INCIDENTS IN THE HARBOUR. Two deaths by drowning occurred almost simultaneously in the harbour, this morning. At 6-52 am. whilst the ss. Seang Bee from Rangoon wag coining into port, a Chinese deck passenger jumped overboard between Pulo Tikus aud the Quarantine Buoy. The master of the203 words
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Article123 1912-12-07 4 An inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Mr. Colman into the circumstances of the death of one Sahat, a Malay aged 40, who was found with his throat cut in a house in Jelutong last month. Evidence pointed out to the fact that he was alone in123 words
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Article58 1912-12-07 4 The annual Cambridge Local Examination takes place at St. Xavier’s Institution on Monday when Mr. A. E. Pringle, Inspector of Schools, will preside. The following is the enrollment of candidates:— St. Xavier’s Ins itution 80 Anglo-Chine-e School 49 Penang Free School 48 The Convent 50 Government Girls’58 words
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Article373 1912-12-07 4 The following outputs for November are to hand: •Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) lbs. 7,331 Anglo-Sumatra 29,762 Allagar 11,500 Arundel 1,184 Anglo-Johore 6,669 Ayer Hitam 2,905 Asahan 1,722 Ayer Kuning 2,450 Buaya 10,560 Bakap 10,064 Batu Matang 4,790 Banteng 11,613 Bukit Timah 11,002 Bagan Serai 10,250 Batak Rabit 7 750373 words
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Advertisement455 1912-12-07 4 AMUSEMENTS. INCIDENTS» of the WAR in the Balkans (Graphic Sup.) Is one of tlie chief attractions i'i this Particularly Strong and Exhilaating Bill-TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT! SATURDAY NIGHT. AT George Town Kmematograph, KUALA KANGSA ROAD THEATRE HALL 6 New A.B.’s of the Most Amusing Kind and a Larger Variety of Makers455 words
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Advertisement731 1912-12-07 4 Xy IxiW fW, vCT? 1 WWW' il V F SUCCESS H AND SOME OF ITS PENALTIES. Miss Madge Temple tells how she keeps faith with her audien An appreciation of Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. The desertion of theatrical engagements of nerve weakness. I in favour of the variety stage by731 words
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PLANTING AND MINING.
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Article1367 1912-12-07 5 I.— Financier. ESTIMATES EXCEEDED—PROGRESS OF PLANTING. The second ordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Malirn Rubber Company, Limited, was held on Nov. 14, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, E. C. Sir Frank A. Swettenham, G.C.M.G. (the chairman of the company), presiding. The Secretary (Mr.I.—Financier. - 1,367 words
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Article957 1912-12-07 5 ANALYSIS OF RETURNS. The tin position the more one studies it grows the more rema r kable. The last issued returns of F.M.S. exports from January to October show an increase in export of the ore of fortytwo thousand pikuls or say about nine per cent.957 words
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Article326 1912-12-07 5 —S.F.F. Is it possible on an economically sound basis to make people cultivate products which are the necessities of life, but the profits either from the labour or the sale of which are not so great as from the cultivation of other things which are not necessaries of—S.F.F. - 326 words
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Article27 1912-12-07 5 Prnang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Hotel Norman, Runny mede Hotel and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh —The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.27 words
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Advertisement562 1912-12-07 5 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,650,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hamburg Puket Bombay Ipoh Rangoon Bangkok Karachi Seremban Batavia Kobe Singapore Calcutta Klang Shanghai Colombo Kuala Lumpur562 words
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Advertisement253 1912-12-07 5 The Ceylon Manure worhs, A. BAUR, PENANG BRANCH. Penang, Ist November, 1912. PLANTERS are hereby informed that a Branch has been opened in Penang and that all Correspondence should be directed in future to THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS, A. BAUR, Penang. Office: f.M.S. Railway Building. NO. 1, Telegrams: Fertilizer Penang.253 words
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Article996 1912-12-07 6 Some fiction readers have a habit, and this is one not confined to the ladies, before settling down to read a novel, of turning to the last chapter to see what kind of an ending the writer has given to the storv. We plead guilty to doing996 words
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Article765 1912-12-07 6 Mr. and Mrs. Kendall are leaving the F.M.S. on a trip to Australia aud England early in January. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kock will celebrate their silver wedding at Port Swettenham on 21 st Decemb r. Two lady medical officers are to be selected in England for765 words
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Our Lonnon Wire.
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Article180 1912-12-07 6 SHARE MARKET STRONG. LATEST DIVIDENDS, AG. specraZ Londox, Dbcbmbbr T The following forward sa l es announced Bukit Sembawang Rubber Q o Ltd., twelve tons at 4/41 a j b Bukit Panjong Syndicate, Ltd. six tons, smoked, at 4/6. Seremban Rubber Estate, Co. Ltd., twelve tons, scrap,180 words
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Article28 1912-12-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 7. At the Malacca auction the following prices were realised Ist Sheet $225 Scrap Crepe 180 Bark 1"' Untreated 13528 words
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Article83 1912-12-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, December 7. In the Appeal Court in the case of Hi! versus Guthrie Co. over the sale of a steam tractor and plough a' Bukit Asahan the court found the appellant liable as regards the tractor which was ordered on his own83 words
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Article53 1912-12-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 7. The Governor has had a private view of the Automatic Telephone foi whu h United Engineers Ltd. are ageu’s. The meehanism establishes speed by mechanics, aul nections without the ai working board. Th. operati... ar successfully I» Amerio», Can. Epsom, London,53 words
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Article19 1912-12-07 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 7. Copra Ba’i is quoted at $ll-40, Best, $11.50 Opium, uncertified,19 words
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Article30 1912-12-07 6 Reuter. London, The death is announced at years, of Sir John j g j on of the Judge of the King’s Bench Q High Court of JustinReuter. - 30 words
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Advertisement516 1912-12-07 6 P Builds up Hi I after Illness I E| The combined healing, tonic and strengthening properties of Angier’s |g| Emulsion make it invaluable after any illness affecting the lungs or El El digestive organs. It heals the diseased tissues, improves appetite and El H digestion, and builds up health and516 words
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Advertisement70 1912-12-07 6 TO-DAY S CONTENTS. Page 2.— Separation By Law. Page 3.— The Marconi Contract; Church Services and The Week’s Events. Page 4. Sporting News Correspondence; and Rubber Crops. Page s.— Planting and Mining. Page 6.— Editorial “A United Malaya;’ Social and Personal and Telegrams. Page 7.— Telegrams. Page B.— Log Book.70 words
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Article344 1912-12-07 7 TO-DAY’S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers s nd sellers only) in our share list, on page 9 to-day Yesterday. To-day. X X 3HABM. X X 3 3 93 9) Mr/} Aft*»*’ 9’ Kintft Hi 15| I*l 15| Pahang C. 10/6 11/4$ 10/7$ 11/7$ p Bharu344 words
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Article358 1912-12-07 7 The rubber share market has been better throughout the ek with considerably more business passing and with the continued strength of the raw material prices show marked advances all round and close strong with a further upward tendency. Anglo-Javas were placed at i/b, Ayer Kuning358 words
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Article21 1912-12-07 7 Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, December 7, I' 1 Shares there is a brisk movement of 11 u tendency.21 words
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THE WAR.
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Article183 1912-12-07 7 msign on vallona. Rome, December 6. The Tribuna says the Italian and Austrian Ministers at Athens will notify Greece that the occupation of Vallona will not be permitted. Constantinople, December 6. Adrianople will be revictualled when the peace negotiations begin. The Greeks have begun the bombardment183 words
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Article136 1912-12-07 7 .—D.O.L. Berl n, December 7. Dr. von Bethmann Hollwegg, in answer to congratulations on his birthday, which occurs during a serious time, says he thinks that the difficulties are nearly overcome. The Fremdenblatt says that both the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente made endeavours to avoid complications.—D.O.L. - 136 words
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Article1075 1912-12-07 7 THE OLD TURKISH CAPITAL. Adrianople, which is only 137 miles by rail from Constantinople ranks in wealth and population next after Constantinople and Salonika, having little short of 100,000 inhabitants. Bur its present importance is due to the fact that it is the advance post of the1,075 words
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Article266 1912-12-07 7 NOTES FROM TAIPING. Taiping, December 6. Ragu, Munisamy, and Sinasamy were brought up before Mr. Patton, the Magistrate, on a charge of vagrancy and were ordered to be sent to the local prison to undergo 2 weeks’ hard labour. Five long sentenced prisoners arrived at the Taiping266 words
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Article457 1912-12-07 7 s —Reuter. HISTORIC SCENES AT OTTAWA. DEVOTION TO THE EMPIRE. London, December 6 There was an unending procession of sleighs, with tinkling bells and furclad occupants, gliding towards the House of Commons at Ottawa, hours before the opening of Parliament took place. The scene inside testified to thes —Reuter. - 457 words
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Article130 1912-12-07 7 B enter. FIRST SEA-LORD RESIGNS. London, December 6. It is officially announced that ViceAdmiral Sir F.C B Bridgeman has resigned his position as First Sea-L<>rd, and has been succeeded by Vice Admiral H.S.H. Prince Louis of Battenburg, who in turn is succeeded in the command of the Third, B enter. - 130 words
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Article118 1912-12-07 7 —Reuter. INQUEST ON MRS. NOWILL. London, December 7. The mystery of the death of Mrs. Nowill at Newquay has not been cleared up, the Coroner’s jury finding an open verdict. There was no evidence to show how she fell over the cliffs into the sea. It transpires—Reuter. - 118 words
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Article69 1912-12-07 7 —Reuter. WAR SECRETARY’S ANNOUN EMENT. London, December 6. Col. J. B. Seely, Secretary of State for War, speaking at the London Scottish prize giving, said the Government in no way intended to adopt compulsory service, but would foster voluntary service to their utmost. After a most searching’.—Reuter. - 69 words
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Advertisement467 1912-12-07 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TOWN HALL. GOMiN G! DOMING! DOMING! WANTED TO BUY. for two nights only Monday Tuesday Dec. 16th <k 17th. A Second Hand Billiard Table. EDOAR WARW ick ■>«...« Please send particulars, and stating mr No. 123, c/o Pinang Gazette. THE COURT CARDS And their Jokes fron London WANTED.467 words
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Article872 1912-12-07 8 The P. and O. liner Maloja, with over £1,950,000 in light sovereigns from Bombay, has arrived at Plymouth. The ship ment of specie is one of the largest that has been made in any vessel for a very long time. Santiago, Nov. 14.—English capitalists have offered to form872 words
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Advertisement411 1912-12-07 8 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Paair Panjang, Singapore. 2 Grand Prix Gold Medal Brussels 1910. Soerabeia 1911. Ist Class Rickshaw I and Carriage Tyres. -t u 7 Wg^ w f ASK FOR FREE PRICE LISTS.’ t Lubricating Oils TRADE MARK OF EXCELLENCE. A Grease. Over 40 different grades of Moesiline Lubricants are411 words
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Advertisement522 1912-12-07 8 UNDER THE PURE FOOD AND DRUgT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. T On every bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills so |d States of America there is aced an extra label, bearing a numk nite<l I word Guaranteed which denotes that the proprietors of Dr Nd Root PiHs guarantee that522 words
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Article2028 1912-12-07 9 capital- Subscribed. N «m b er of Issue b .i i Shares. Value. 2 Dividends. S g S Name oq a 1908 1909 1910 1911 19U MINING. 1912 »100,000 $60,000 60 0001 $ll 1903 300.000 300.000 I'&j’ooof 10 10 10 5 m «> er Weng/RahmanJ D, &P- Co $l.BO2,028 words
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Article406 1912-12-07 9 ARRIVALS. Atjeh, Dut., 393, Boer, Dec. 6, babnag, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Avagyee, Brit, 247, Harvey, Dec. 7, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Benlawers, Brit., 2521, Bee, Dec. 6, London, gen., Sandilands B. Co. Cornelia, Brit., 199, Case, Dec. 7, Deli, gen., E. 8. Co. Malaya, Ger., 348,406 words
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Article288 1912-12-07 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. Monday. For Per Close Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m Langsa, T.Semawe, T Segli, Sabang and > Atjeh 11 a.m. Olehleh J Calcutta Lai Sang 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong Amoy and Swatow Seang Bee 4 p.m. Tuesday. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.n>. PRODUCE.288 words
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Advertisement869 1912-12-07 9 Y y w ip nt Steamship Co. Id. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained beveen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, jondon and Antwerp, under mail contract dth the Imperial Japanese Government, he New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining his service have been specially designed and .‘onstructed, and are fitted with all869 words
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Article710 1912-12-07 10 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd., writing on 14th November, report:Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last week. Mid-American —Spot 6.80 6.78 Mid-American, current month 6.59| 6.581 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot lOd. 9.97 T xr i xx Vester- Last New York Cotton. dfty wee k. Spot—Cents 12.00 11.90 London. To-day.710 words
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Advertisement295 1912-12-07 10 I WHEN VISITING KUALA LUMPUR DO NOT FAIL TO CALL ON RASOOLBHOY ALLYBHOY (ESTABLISHED 1890) Bombay Merchants, Commission Agents, NOS. 20, 67. 69 73 JAVA STREET. KOALA LUMPUR. WE STOCK Watches. Jewellery, Silks, Indian Saties, Strongs. Woollen Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, and all Travellers’ and Estates’ Requisites. Every fortnight we295 words
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Advertisement100 1912-12-07 10 .HE BIRD IN THE HAND. The bird in the hand to the merchant is the customer within the store. It requires some sort of attraction in the first place to get the customer there—about the best attraction is a real, live advertisement; something good that will catch the eye that100 words
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Advertisement326 1912-12-07 10 THE KOALA LUMPUR ENGINEERING WORKS, LTD. KUALA LUMPUR, KLANG TAIPING. Contractors for all kinds of Steel Constructional Work, Mining Plants, Aerial Ropeways, Rubber Factories, etc., etc. II II BRIDOES DIESEL RUBBER SPECIAL TOOLS have now been inMACHINES stalle to cut rub- I tllOllitO I ber machine rolls of the to326 words
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Article717 1912-12-07 11 —The Financier. LEGISLATION FORESHADOWED. The Indian Government have decided to make important alterations in the laws relating to the offices of AdministratorGeneral of Estates and of Official Trustee. Many of the provisions of the existing law already apply mutatis mutandis to both offices, and it is considered desirable—The Financier. - 717 words
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Advertisement289 1912-12-07 11 s. w try these JR blends: LEMONADE O. T. GINGER ALE O. T. GINGER BEER O. T. B SODA WATER O. T. 1 SARSAPARILLA O. T. H LEMON SQUASH O. T. ■M I TONIC A OMUTIVL QUIN-AID CORDIAL O. T. I 9 WATER (hot or cold) O. T. I Xr*tV-289 words
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Advertisement90 1912-12-07 11 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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Advertisement685 1912-12-07 11 A Lady Housekeeper J. -'4 Nervous Exhaustion, Neuralgia, Sleeplessness— The fact that Mrs. Taylor did not give up her work, and did not go for a change, is clear proof Phosferine prevented the nervous breakdown which her doctor said was certain unless she gaw up her duties. Mrs. Taylor is685 words
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Advertisement2438 1912-12-07 12 p. llOfcx lntendgd failings, flofddeirtscher Lloyd, Bremen. fe. Steam Navigation Co. a¥ jg a t| on 0 J IXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTCRES. LIMITED. MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. I___l Ocean Steam Shin Cn it. Delta connecting with Mooltan. X>.J InTntn.n TO Sail. Sr.xu.a. Aj/’ U| Dec. 26 India connecting with Moloja. gat.2,438 words
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