Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-12 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 288 VOL. LXXII. SATURDAY. 12th DECEMBER. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1022 1914-12-12 1 IT YOU WANT TO SHIP, J BUY OR SELL I RUB B ER[ OR TO r FORWARD GOODS TO ANY PART 0» thb WORLD go to r ALLEN DENNYS Co., t 1, VVIOM ITBUT. r N PC. LIPTON’S TEAS KEEP THE FLAG FLYING A Mb* maa AVA 1 VZ AZaaVZ1,022 words
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Advertisement70 1914-12-12 1 ioooaQO»aannc»nDDno»nnnonß a a H FOK $3O H B O 3 V7OU ean have the Piuang g X Gasette" posted every day c 1 for a whole to yonr addroe». 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). O Proportionate Quarterly and q S Half-yearly rates. O S Subscriptions are payable, in q 1 advance70 words
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Article989 1914-12-12 2 THE MEMBERS*AND ALIEN ENEMAS. The annual general meeting of the members of the Peaang Cricket Club was held last evening, Mr. W. S. Dunn p-eaided over a fair attendance, which included the following members of the Committee: Mess s. R. T. Reid (Vice-President), Hon. A. R. Adam?,989 words
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Article262 1914-12-12 2 At the George Town Kinema, on Monday, night the Clement-Holt Empire Society Entertainers will open for a short season. From the reputation that precedes them they ought to prove extremely popular. The organization is a combiua'ion of two companies who have been touring Ceylon, Burma, India, <fcc., with262 words
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104 1914-12-12 2 At a meeting of the above society yesterday at the Kapitau Kling Mosque it was resolved to send a protest, on behalf of the Muslims at large, to the Endowment Board regarding the purchase of 109 a, 100 b, 102, 102 a, 102 b, Pict104 words
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Article87 1914-12-12 2 The result of the Ladies’ Spoon compe ition for December is as follows: Mrs Ebden 1 down Mrs Kirk 3 do M's* Heim, Mrs Liston, Mrs Cricht n, Mrs Clarke, Mrs C D D Hogan, Mrb Hoefeld, Mrs Samuel, Mrs S F B Martin, Mrs Dunn, Mrs87 words
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Article219 1914-12-12 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Gol f Club from 5-45 till 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Selection La Fille de Regiment' ...Donizetti 2. Two Step Merry Mitzi ...Anthony 3. Fantasia Bonnie Scotland Hare 4. Waltz Nuit Etoilee Waldteufel 5. Sister Susie’s219 words
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Article1126 1914-12-12 2 A GENERAL SURVEY. HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. [P. G. With hostilities in Europe now entered upon the fifth month the present would seem an opportune time to review generally the effect wh'ch the war ha* had upon Malayan Industrie* and also the outlook for the immediate future. The views given1,126 words
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Article159 1914-12-12 2 Pbotbst Lodged Against Gbbman Invasion. A tel gram from Luxemburg says that at th* opening of the Parliamentary session the Grand Duchess in h*r speech from the Throne, said “We a'e all deeply affected by the app tiling spectac'e of the murderous war in which our neighbours are159 words
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Article155 1914-12-12 2 Question to be Asked in the Commons. The Pall Mall Gazette Special Parliamentary Representative wrote recently It is expected that the debate on the Address will conclude this evening. In this event there will be no sitting of the Hou*e of Commons to-mor-ow, notwithstanding that there a-e fit'ty-n155 words
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131 1914-12-12 2 Rangoon, December 4.—A seriou* motor car accident oocu red ye*terday evenin" in which Mr. R R. Macd maid was severely ii jured. A Mr. Swale* was driving Macdonald and a friend in hi* motor car on Theinbyu road, and he was compelled to swerve to131 words
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Article50 1914-12-12 2 No Rupture with Triplb Ententb. Calcutta, Dec. 3—The Consul-General for Italy in Calcutta has received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Rome a cable which denies that the recall of the Italian Ministers in France, England and Russia signifies any rupture in the diploma'ic relations.50 words
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Article260 1914-12-12 2 FOUND HANGING IN A SHED. An inquiry into the circumstance* attending the death of a male Chinese found hanging by a rope in Noordin Street was held by Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, Coroner for the Settlement of Penang, this morning. Kang Neo Khuan, a coolie of Noordin Street,260 words
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Article236 1914-12-12 2 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY. The preliminary enquiry into the Seang Tek Road shooting case, in which Khoo Sit Hoh was found with a bullet wound through his head and a man named Khoo Puan stands charged with the murder of the deceased, was begum before Mr. L V.236 words
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Article224 1914-12-12 2 As reported in yesterdays’ telegrams Mr. Nicholas Emil Ahlers, ex-German consul at Sunderland, was sentenced to det th for high treason. Alluding to the charge at the Durham A-s'zes. Mr. Justice Shearman slid it was a case of an unusual natue. The prisoner was a German224 words
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Article67 1914-12-12 2 At a represents'ive meeting of the leaders of the Indian and Ceylonese community at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, this afternoon, it was unanimously decided to call a public meeting to consider what further steps should be taken to cr llect subscriptions for the War67 words
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Article47 1914-12-12 2 Arrivals. By Nankin (December 11) f (O m London, Miss Nolan, Mr E J Bockwell, Mr H A Hop', Mr E Dhu-, Mr A Sarkies, Mr A E Peruns. Mr R Mitchel', Mr O Hastie and Mr H C Belle from Colombo Mr G C Forbes.47 words
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STOP PRESS WAR NEWS.
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Article82 1914-12-12 2 BERLIN’S OFFICIAL VERSION. [Copyright Tblegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Amsterdam, December 11, A Berlin official statement announces the sinking of three German warships Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Leipzig, off the Falkland Islands. The German squadron was seeking the Gla*gow and Canopus when a very strong British squadron’ despatched to[Copyright Tblegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) - 82 words
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Article195 1914-12-12 2 .—Reuter, ACTIVITY AT MANY POINTS. London, December 11. A Paris communique say*; The enemv have displayed some activ.ty in the region of Ypre?, and delivered several attack? three of wh ch were completely repulsed* The German* succeeded in reaching one trench in our first line. We however.—Reuter, - 195 words
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Article146 1914-12-12 2 SCHOOL BOY CHARGED. Tan Joo Yau, a pupil of th* AngloChinese Schoo’, Penang, was this morning charged before Mr. L. V. J. Laville with cri i inal ii.timida'ion by threatening one Tan Geok Yew with b jury at Bertam Lane last night. He was a’so charged w’.th being146 words
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64 1914-12-12 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends ui< the following further con-ributiou to tha above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 10 ...$37,339 19 W. Dell, monthly subscription. 25.00 Balance on Dec. 11 ...$37,364.19 BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. Balance Dre. 10 $1,390.46 William Dell,64 words
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88 1914-12-12 2 The loc*l Prince of Wales’s War Relief Fund has received a substantial addition by a generous donation of $lO,OOO from Mr. Heah Swee Lee, the well known Chiness millionaire. A systematic canvas is now being made by members of tha Committee recently appointed for88 words
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Article34 1914-12-12 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $7O 50 p r picu l buyers» no sellers. Tin in London was qioted st £147 10s. spot and £146 Is. three mouth*.34 words
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Advertisement57 1914-12-12 2 Sore throat denotes a weakness in the larynx that has been seized upon by harmful germs, who, colonising there, are prepared to create serious trouble unless swept away by a dose of Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure, a true germicide, which at the same time, soothes and heals the tender parts.57 words
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Article1038 1914-12-12 3 DEVOTION TO OFFICERS. A French officer contributes the following to the Daily Telegraph.” It was a curious sight to all of us, French or English, the day when the Indians arrived in a dreary little town of Northern France, which had been recaptured from the enemy1,038 words
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Article548 1914-12-12 3 STEEL AT WORK BY LIGHT OF FIREBALLS. A considerable concentration of German forces was noticed, says a Central News message, in front of the British trenches ata point south of Ypree. Lster it began to rain heavily, and the rain continued to fall as the night darkened.548 words
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Article87 1914-12-12 3 A serious explosion occurred on the Good Hope, which foundered.”—Cable news. Good Hope What though a stroke of fate Shattered the flagship and the fleet Which found the foe and dared await Unequal battle and defeat. Good Hope! Our gallant sailor sons Into thut wild night’s gathering87 words
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63 1914-12-12 3 Calcutta, Dec. 4.—Raja Sir Harnam Singh has received the following message of condolenca from Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary :—The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the Army have sustained by the death of your son in the63 words
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Article, Illustration1152 1914-12-12 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] A Record Pageant. A few weeks ago it was suggested that London might dispense this year with the customary 9th of November festivities which centre around the person of the Lord Mayor. Instead of pursuing any such doleful course, London regaled itself with a1,152 words
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Article293 1914-12-12 3 GERMANY AND JAPAN. London, November 30.—1 n explanation of Mr. Balfour's reference at the Guildhall, to the vigorous reply Japan made to one of the most impud nt messages ever sent by one Monarch to another, a Petrograd paper states that the Kaiser wrote to293 words
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Article877 1914-12-12 3 WAR ON TRADE WATERS ENDED. According to a message from Berlin, the whole German Press comments on th 103 8 of the Emden. The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger points out the difference in tonnage and armaments of the cruisers Sydney and Emden, continuing: English export trade from877 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-12 3 Light Motor Trucks. A knock about Petrol Truck to carry a ton and to run up to eighteen miles per hour having 30 to 35 B. H. P. Engmes has been introduced by the Agents: “The Borneo Coy., Lt Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang,” for general Estate and62 words
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Article881 1914-12-12 4 Whether the military forecast of a three years’ war, by a high French military authority,” to which prominence is given in a London morning newspiper, proves to be correct or rather wide of the mark, it is worthy of attention as an estimate of the possibilities, as881 words
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Article1095 1914-12-12 4 We can all join heartily in the chorus of congratulations to Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee, his officers and men. Theirs is a timely victory the eff cts of which cannot be estimated merely by the loss inflicted on the German navy. A month ago we were1,095 words
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Article779 1914-12-12 4 Mr. A. Sirkies returned ftom a holiday at home by the P. O. Nankin yesterday. 7 Mr. D. H. Hampshire of Kuala Lumpur returned yesterday by the Mail steamer Nankin. Mr. W. G. Bell, Postmaster General, g S. was a through passenger to Singapore the Nankin ye-terday.779 words
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Advertisement106 1914-12-12 4 I k 111 1 -1 |n< I HIII 1I ml lH' Hllm ,oßfe||ifl| I BOLLINGER I CHAMPAGNE I 1 906 VINTAGE. I At the Guildhall Banquet of <>th November, 1914* I Two of the only three Champagnes served were I BOLLINGER AND I VEUVE CLICQUOT I SOLE AGENTS: I Caldbeck,106 words
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Advertisement35 1914-12-12 4 THE CRAG HOTEL SANATORIUM" PENANG HILL, Completely Renovated. An hoar and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sark ies Broth irs Proprietors.35 words
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Miscellaneous25 1914-12-12 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to* morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 7*lo a.m. 1*22 a.m. 8-24 p.tn. I*4o p.m.25 words
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Article166 1914-12-12 5 ATTACKING THE TRENCHES ANOTHER AIR RAID ON BADEN. REMARKABLE SERBIAN SUCCESS. While the official communique indicates that no material change has occurred in the Western area, reports from Dutch sources state that the Allies have occupied Roulers, to the northeast of Ypres, and that the Germans are166 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article34 1914-12-12 5 [Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Amsterdam, December 11. The Handelsblad says the Allies have entered Roulers. [Roulers is about 15 mi’.es N. E. of Ypres.][Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services] - 34 words
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Article89 1914-12-12 5 BRINGING UP REINFORCEMENTS. The Dutch papers that the Germans are anxious in regard to the situation in Western Flanders, and are replacing the losses from the garrisons in Belgium and have also sent thither 7,000 troops from the North of France. They are 'preparing to abandon Thourout89 words
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Article255 1914-12-12 5 WONDERFUL INFANTRY ATTACKS. Recd. Dec. 11, 5-35 p.m. A report from Paris of a French official eye-witness deals with the latest period of the fighting. He says “An outstanding feature along the whole front is the ascendancy of our artillery, as well a, infantry Our guns, without255 words
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Article117 1914-12-12 5 SIR JAMES WOLFE MURRAY. London, December 11. Lieutenant-General Sir James Wolfe Murray has been appointed Chief of the General Staff in succession to the late General Sir Charles Douglas. [Lieutenant-General Sir James Wol'e Murray, k.c.b., was born in 1853, and was educated at Glena’mond, Harrow,117 words
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Article52 1914-12-12 5 EARL KITCHENER. London, December 11. Earl Kitchener has been appointed Colonel of the Irish Guards in succession to Earl Roberts. THE KAISER S CONDITION. Amsterdam, December 10. A Berlin official message says the Kaiser’s condition has considerably improved, the catarrh having relaxed, and the temperature is52 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article65 1914-12-12 5 ISOLATED GERMAN ATTACKS. Petrograd, December 11. An official message says there is no important change since December 9th. Isolated German attempts at the offensive occasioned engagements in the districts of Cifchanow, Przasnysz, Piotrkow and other districts, the result of which was unfavourable to the Germans. [Cicchanow and Przasnysz65 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article133 1914-12-12 5 SPLENDID STRATEGY. London, December 11. All indications point to the Serbians having wrested a brilliant victory out of a dangerous and menacing position and that they have dealt a further crushing blow at Austria’s military prestige. According to The Times correspondent, the Austrian strategy was to surround133 words
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Article49 1914-12-12 5 BRITISH CAPTURES OF MEN AND GUNS; [Copyright Tbleghak] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Dec. 10, 9 50 p.m The Press Bureau announces that the British captured at Kurna 1,100 prisoners, exclusive of wounded, and nine guns. The late Governor of Basra only surrendered after a plucky resistance.49 words
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General News.
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Article52 1914-12-12 5 T> PROPOSED GIFT OF WARSHIP. The King has consented to become patron of the Patriotic League of Britons Overseas, originated by Lords Selborne, M.lner, and Curzon and other eminent men. It is proposed that British residents in foreign countries should contribute the gift of a warship to52 words
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Article223 1914-12-12 5 —Reuter. EARL OF ABERDEEN RESIGNS. London, December 10. The Earl of Aberdeen has resigned the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland on private grounds. It is rumoured that Lord Winborne will succeed h m. [John Campbe 1 Gordon P.O. G c.M G., G.c.v.o. k.t., 7th E%rl of Aberdeen,.—Reuter. - 223 words
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Article197 1914-12-12 5 FORMER STRAITS CHIEF JUSTICE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 12. The death has occurred of the Rt. Hon. Sir John Winfield Bonser, P.C., a former Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements and Ceylon.—Reuter. [The news of the death of the Rh. Hon. Sir John[Copyright Telegram.]; (By Submarine Telegraph.) - 197 words
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Article26 1914-12-12 5 OUTPUTS FOR NOVEMBER. The following are the rubber outputs for Nov.:— F.M.S. ...’lbs. 125,163 Henrietta 8,610 Kuang 11,674 K. L. 105,113 Tanjong Malim M 50,60126 words
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NURENBERG SUNK.
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Article438 1914-12-12 5 CONGRATULATING the victors. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 11. The Press Bureau says Vice Admiral Sturdee reports that t* e German cruiser Nutenherg was also sunk on December Bth. The search for the Dresden is proceeding. The main action lasted f;r five hours, with438 words
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Article110 1914-12-12 5 German Submarines .—Rente REPORTED REPULSE AT DOVER. Recd. Dec. 11, 3-45 a m. Much excitement was occasioned at Dover yesterday morning by the firing of a battery at the breakwater in the Naval Harbour. It is reported that German submarines twice attempted to enter the harbour, and were repulsed. The.—Rente - 110 words
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Article214 1914-12-12 5 There is nothing really surprising in the appearance of underwater craft in the Downs or even in the Channel, writes Mr. Archibald Hurd. They can either pass through the Downs unseen by the British ships on patrol duty because they are submerged, or they can blindly poke their214 words
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Article139 1914-12-12 5 —Reuter. ONLY ONE SUBMARINE READY. Washington, December 11. Rear-Admiral Fletcher, commanding the Atlantic Fleet, admitted before the House of Representatives Naval Committee that only one American submarine was actually equipped and ready for battle. Others were laid up for alterations. He expressed tie opinion that the—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article81 1914-12-12 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, December 11. The operations in the capture of Togoland and the destruction of the wiieless station at Kamina Cost sixty thousand pounds, which the Gold Coast Legislative Council have resolved to meet as a proof of the loyalty and sympathy of the81 words
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Article88 1914-12-12 5 AN INCREASED OUTPUT. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 12. At a special meeting of Tingkil Tin Company, the payment of a dividend of 8 per cent on preference shares was sanctioned. The profit for the first half of the year was $43,380, the output for that88 words
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Article74 1914-12-12 5 [From Owr Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 12. Mr. Justice Earnshaw gave judgment in a case in which Mr. Moore, a dental surgeon, sued Dr. J. W. Noble, claiming to be able to practice io Singapore. The case turned on the restrictions of practice. The Judge held that74 words
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Article837 1914-12-12 5 CHARGE AGAINST INSPECTOR FAiLS. It may be remembered that as a sequel to the escape of a volunteer prisoner from the Camp some weeks ago, against whom there was also a civil warrant for voluntarily causing hurt to a rikisba puller, another Volunteer, Emile D'Oliveiro, whoie a837 words
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Article1148 1914-12-12 6 DAWNING PROSPECT OF RUIN. A correspondent of the Times w< ites from Copenhagen, on Nov. 6 From a distil guished citizen of a neutral cjuntry, whose name I am sending you privately, a b.mker by profession, whose long-standing business relations with the country required him to1,148 words
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Article109 1914-12-12 6 The Matin comment’ng on Germany’s ambitious schemes in Asia Minor, says The Turco-German plan was to place Germany at the gates of Persia by the shortest possible r.iute. In accordance with this idea Hamburg was to become the starting point of a railway line which, passing through Berlin,109 words
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Article342 1914-12-12 6 I—Ex. It is significant to note that in several directions the suggestion is put forth that with a view of shortening the European War the Allies should seek the co-opera-tion of the Japanese Army iu Europe. Dr. Dillon, in the course of an article inI—Ex. - 342 words
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Article51 1914-12-12 6 Seven Deaths. Calcutta, Dec. 3.—On Tuesday a Mahommedan weaver employed at G mripore jute milis ran amok and stabbed nineteen mil] hands with a knife, of whom seven died of their injuries Twelve are in hospita 1 It is believed the man is a heavy ganja51 words
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Advertisement281 1914-12-12 6 DRESSER WANTED for Gula Estate Hospital. Apply Manager, Gula Estate, Krian, F.M.S. 1257—u c SITUATION WANTED. Young Englishman s«t« po.ition on a robber estate. Over three years’ experience, latterly as Senior Assistant. Is still employed, but wishes to leave Unhealthy district. Address: “Invicta,” Box 221, c/o Pinang Gazette. *****—15-12 Advertiser,281 words
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Advertisement252 1914-12-12 6 NOTICE. A MEETING of the Justices of tha Peace will be held at the Governor’s office, at noon on Friday, the 18th instant. Business 1. To appoint a Chairman of the Visiting Justices. 2. draw up Roster for 1915. Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, 9th December, 1914. 1255-17-12 TIN DREDGING PROPERTY252 words
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Article314 1914-12-12 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Dec. 3.--General De Wer, the rebel leader, captured. Air attack on Krupp’s works at Essen. Austrians occupy Belgrade. Australian and New Zealand contingents disembark for training in Egypt. Dec. 4.— French progress on the right wing. Attacks repulsed near Ypres and in314 words
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Article344 1914-12-12 7 SUN DAT, DECEMBER IS. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—3rd Sunday in Advent; Matins, 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Chinese Service, 10.15 a m.; Sunday School, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn 53. Hark ti e glad sound. Psalm LXIX Battishill, LXX Birnby, Magnificat Nunc344 words
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Advertisement900 1914-12-12 7 TOWN HALL, North German Lloyd, Bremen. Friday, 18tli December. NoUce t 0 of Cargo ex In aid of Funds for the St George's S.S. GERNIS, lying at Sabang. Girls’ Home, e e FAWNERS of bills of lading for cirgo ex A above mentioned ship are requested <** lUwltUl to apply900 words
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Advertisement1169 1914-12-12 7 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. 1 BANKS. In the Supreme Court of the JUST LANDED CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, Straits Settlements. AUSTRALIA? AND CHINA. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. 1 NEW 1914 12/15 Incorporated by Royal Charter. In Bankruptcy. No. 21 of 1913. Paid-up Capital £1.200,000 R XV PPTTOV Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Ke1,169 words
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Advertisement1387 1914-12-12 8 1&&. British India STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co.,|[Q Ocean illK< STEAM SHIP LI4 LIMITED. AND STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD, A 7 j china mutual steam nav cn m r For Port Swettenham and Singapore. ompanie Bteamerß J e o ;2™ IJIL Art C A*l fro Liverpool outward, for the Strait, w-a IvlUlY1,387 words
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