Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-18 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 293 VOL. LXXII. FRIDAY. 18th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement960 1914-12-18 1 h“ fl U YOU WANT TO SHIP. L 1 BUY OR SELL rubber ■j OB TO p FORWARD GOODS L j TO ANY PART or hi WORLD f I ALLEN DENNYS Co., I VKIOH rrurr. r N. YK. ESJ mac X s ite Ho rs e sun life asthenopia ■KHmjft960 words
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Advertisement59 1914-12-18 1 icuDnooennnncsDDDnnenDnnoi FOR S«O a \/OU can have the Pinang X Gaaette" posted every day > 3 for a whole year to yom addreea. 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). 1 g Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rate.. l I SnbecriptioD. are payable in adra&oe and remittance, should d i be addressed to a59 words
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Article1222 1914-12-18 2 REPRESENTATION ON FEDERAL COUNCIL. [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette’] Sir, —The Europeans in Perak may be desci ibed as a long suffering, law abiding, indust riou 4 and peaceful community. Perak was the pioneer S<ate and has contributed to the revenues of the Federated1,222 words
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Article278 1914-12-18 2 There has always been some quest'on as to the possibility of a Northern European race acclimatizing itself in the tropics. The matter can only be determined after experiment extending over many years, and it so happens that an involuntary experim Q nt was made some two hundred and278 words
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Article46 1914-12-18 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Overture Tancredi ...Rossini 2. Two Step The Pol•ceman’e Holiday ...Ewing 3. Selection Faust ...Gounod 4. Waltz Modern Eve ...Gilbert 5. March Guard oj ZZonour...Kape46 words
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Article72 1914-12-18 2 For the period from the 18th to 24th December, 1914, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and four pence per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in72 words
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Article99 1914-12-18 2 Arrivals. By Selangor (December 18) from Singapore, Mrs Shanmon, Miss Lumberg, Miss Manook, Mr V Hill and Mr G L Van Gelder; from Port Swettenham, Mr and Mrs Madge, Mr Arthur Birker, Mr A P Makes and Mr Lim Eow Cheng. According to a Belgian newspaper, now published at99 words
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Article1644 1914-12-18 2 J. O’M - J. O’M. [P. G. Special.] Not a very well known name, is it Yet it is the name of one of the very greatest artists in words now using the English language, a man intensely famous among people who know what ia happening in our literature. Till1,644 words
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120 1914-12-18 2 The toll of medical lives was heavy last week, says a recent issue of the Lancet.” Six officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps were killed at the front, and it is to be feared that the deathroll in the wreck of120 words
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Article131 1914-12-18 2 A large number of the native population of the Solor Islands, Flores, attacked the Radjah of Larantoeka in the latter’s camp at Watoe Woetoeng, at the end of last month and killed seven of his followers. The remainder succeeded in escaping by swimming to the surrounding islands131 words
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534 1914-12-18 2 ESTIMATED COST OF ALLOWANCES. A Memorandum was issued by the Board of Admiralty containing an estimate of the cost of allowances and pensions for seamen, marine*, and soldiers and their wives, widows, and dependents for the purposes of the present war. On a basis of 10,000534 words
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Article339 1914-12-18 2 —“S.F.P.” At precisely five o’clock yesterday evening the armed merchantman, came into the King’s Dock at Keppel Harbour, having on board of her three German naval officers and fourteen sailors, late members of the crew of the Emden. The has somewhat of a scratch crew on board, men—“S.F.P.” - 339 words
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Article547 1914-12-18 2 An officer in the French ambuh nc Corps has sent the following letter friend in London 1 Bray-sur-Somme, 22nd Oct., 1914 “At some places the trenches are 001, about 20 metres from each other, and near that the artillery dare not fire on the from either547 words
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Article174 1914-12-18 2 Penang, December 18. Beef— cfe. Soup per catty 18 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 45 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 777 45 .Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 49174 words
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Article916 1914-12-18 3 AN ELOQUENT TRIBUTE FROM SPAIN. The following glowing panegyric is contributed by the well-known Spanish author, Gabriel Alomar, to El Dia Grafico.” Dealing with the various aspects of the conflict he points out that between Germany and Russia and between Austria and Servia it is always the old916 words
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646 1914-12-18 3 A REMARKABLE LIST. The following list of past and present Cambridge Blues shows how splendidly the university athlete has responded to his country’s calL Well over 4,000 Cambridge men have already joined the colours, Trinity College alone having contributed 1,200. The list will be seen646 words
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Article221 1914-12-18 3 Police Called to the Vaterland. There are many evidences of dissension, bordering in some cases upon revolt, amongst the crews of the scores of German vessels lying’idle in American ports. It appears that the crews at first enjoyed the experience of being interned in neutral harbours, because221 words
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Article566 1914-12-18 3 TRIBUTES TO BRITISH SOLDIERS’ HEROISM. I have seen a little of what war is, and it is an experience that I do not think any one of us would willingly go through again, writes a medical man with the R.A.M.C. To see a country ruined and devastated like566 words
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Article435 1914-12-18 3 Desire to Fight fot England. A petition signed by the principal Somali chiefs in Jubaland, praying that they may be allowed to fight for England reads as follow To His Highness the Governor, through tbe Hakim of Jubaland. Salaams, yea, many salaams, with God’s mercy, blessing, and peace.435 words
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Article757 1914-12-18 3 M. Danchenko, the doyen of Russian war correspondents, who has been through a dozen wars, expresses horror at all he has seen or heard of German barbarism in Poland, and bids the Russians never forget under what terrible circumstances, far exceeding the ordinary horrors of war,757 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement479 1914-12-18 3 -rX TA NTED TAMIL CONDUCTOR V V with knowledge of Tapping. Apply Manager, Jin Seng Estate, Bagan Serai. ESTATE ASSISTANT WANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak. Knowledge of Tapping, field work and Malay essential. Applications with copies of testimonials to be forwarded to X. X., c/o Pinang Gazette. 1244—m w479 words
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Advertisement49 1914-12-18 3 Pains in the stomach are awful unpleasant you never know what they portend. Get a good medicine in Woods’ G eat Peppermint Cure and you will find early relief from the taking of a dose or two. It is sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Advertisement87 1914-12-18 3 Pains and Aches. Headache need not make your life miserable. Toothache need not torment you. Earache need not drive you wild. Backache need not unfit you for work nor neuralgia make pleasure impossible. Little’s Oriental Balm cures these and all other external aches and pains. Stops them quickly. Makes you87 words
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Advertisement590 1914-12-18 3 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA, Incorporated» by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Hkad Office: 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, E.O ▲OBMUIKS AND Bkanohrs. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembau Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe Singapore590 words
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Article53 1914-12-18 4 Parker.—At Penang, on 17th inat., to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Parker of Bukit Tohallang Estate, a daughter. Kemp.—On December 14, at 27, Cairnhill Road, Singapore, the wife of W. J. Kemp, of a daughter, Woelz.—On December 15, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wife of Mr. W. Woelz,53 words
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Article1360 1914-12-18 4 Those who read the reports on the enemies’ trade by the Sub-Committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, published in our issue of yesterday, will have noticed that the chief aim of the Committee has been to lay the blame for lost markets on British manufacturers.1,360 words
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Article339 1914-12-18 4 The Germans several months ago commenced to supply the Press of neutral countries, with dark hints regarding the Suez Canal, and the capture of the spy, whose obj-ct was proved to be the destruction of this vital waterway, was remarkable inasmuch as it was an earnest of what339 words
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Article822 1914-12-18 4 All the surviving sons of Mr. A. R. Venning have commisions iu the Army. One son was killed in the South African war Mr. A. B. C. Francis of the North Born ec Service has accepted a commission in the sth (Service) Battalion of the Royal West822 words
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Advertisement222 1914-12-18 4 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJEBIY K,MG GEORGE V Motor, Motorcycle, s lid and Cycle Tyres. No interruption of supplies. No alteration in prices. The Dunlop Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially,222 words
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Advertisement44 1914-12-18 4 In aid of the Belgian Relief Fund. E. O. HOTEL. XMAS EVE DINNER, Thursday, 24th December. < DANCING. Town Band and E. O. Orchestra. DINNER $3.00. 50% of the net profits on the Dinner and Drinks will be handed to the above Fund. NO CHITS.44 words
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Article190 1914-12-18 5 GERMAN ADVANCE IN POLAND. EGYPT A PROTECTORATE. HEAVY LOSSES IN ENGLISH TOWNS. The Allies continue to make progress in Belgium, particularly in the regions near the sea, at Nieuport, and southeast of Ypres. Some bayonet charges have been made in getting the enemy to give ground. In France,190 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article154 1914-12-18 5 [Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services] TRENCHES CAPTURED. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 17. A Paris communique says From the North Sea to the Lys we have taken several trenches at the point of the bayonet. We have consolidated our positions at Lombaertzyde and Saint[Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services] - 154 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article74 1914-12-18 5 DESPERATE FIGHTING. Petrograd, December 17. An official message says the enemy in the Mlawa region have been driven back towards the frontier. Obstinate German attacks were made throughout the day on the left bank of the Vistula. The Russian troops retired a little near Sochaczew. The74 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article308 1914-12-18 5 NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 17. It is officially announced that in view of a state of War arising out of the action of Turkey, Egypt will hanceforth constitute a British Protectorate, and the suzerainty of Turkey will thus be terminated The308 words
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Article53 1914-12-18 5 TURKEY CLIMBS DOWN. Rome, December 17. In the Italian Senate, Baron Sonnino announced that as a result of Italy’s demands, the Porte had instructed the Governor of Yemen to send the British Consul immediately back to the Italian Consulate ab Hodeidah, and prosecute those responsible for his53 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article46 1914-12-18 5 THE BERLIN VERSION. London, December 17. A Berlin official message says portions of the German High Seas Fleet attacked the English east coast, and bombarded the fortified places, Scarborough, and Hartlepool. Regarding the further course of action, no information can yet be given.46 words
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Article183 1914-12-18 5 Recd. Dec. 17,12-20 p.m. It is understood that soon after three German cruisers started shelling West Hartlepool four British destroyers rushed oub and engaged them. GASOMETER FIRED. Hartlepool telegrams state that much damage was done. One shell hit the gasometer, which was set ablaze. The warships,183 words
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Article87 1914-12-18 5 A Scarborough message says 19 civilians were killed, and 21 injured were detained in hospital. A large number received slighter injuries. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. A Scarborough eye-witness of the shelling of that town says there is much debris in the Square and near the railway station The enemy87 words
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Article94 1914-12-18 5 Recd. Dec. 17, 12-15 p.m. Between nine and ten o’clock, two German cruisers, three miles off, heavily bombarded the town of Whitby, injuring several persons, and it is declared that one was killed. Numbers of houses were destroyed. The historical abbey was practically wrecked. The cruisers disappeared94 words
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Article165 1914-12-18 5 —Beuter. BRITISH FLEET ENGAGED. Athens, December 17. The British Fleet, on Sunday, bombarded the Turks concentrated at the Gulf of Saros (JEgean Sea). The Gulf of Saros is a narrow inlet ah the most north-easterly part of the jEgean Sea, immediately behind the narrow atrip of territory.—Beuter. - 165 words
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Article242 1914-12-18 5 The Caroline is one of sixteen of a special class of 29 knot cruisers, eight of which were ordered under the 1912-13 programme and the other eight in the 1913-1914. Several of them are already in commission, and at least two, the Arethusa and the242 words
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Article59 1914-12-18 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Decimber 17The French Consular cable confirms Reuter’s wires, and adds that Petrograd reports the Russians have routed the Turka in the Caucasus, a’ong the whole front, and driven them back ia the direction of the Euphrates, with heavy loss. In59 words
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Article71 1914-12-18 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special Cable.] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 17. The following dividends are announced Oriental Rubber Co., Ltd., 5 per cent. Senabilan Es'ates, Co., Ltd Preference, 6 per cent., Ordinary, 3 per cent. Pataling Rubber Estates Syndicate, Ltd., Interim, 30 per71 words
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Article60 1914-12-18 5 EXPERT TO REPORT AS TO NATIONAL BANK. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, December 17. Mr. Hunter, the Secretary of the Bank of Madras, has arrived at Bangkok, at the invitation of the Siamese Government, to enquire into the banking situation here, and also to report as to the60 words
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Article54 1914-12-18 5 VERDICT FOR DEFENDANTS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 18. Mr. Justice Innes gave judgment to-day for defendants, with costs, in the case brought by Dr. W. L. Braddon, of Seremban, against the Planters’ (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd. Dr. Braddon claimed $11,925 for alleged wrongful termination54 words
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142 1914-12-18 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 16 ...$50,859 19 A. Cameron, 3rd donation 50.00 Herbert Welham 100.00 A Volunteer 5.00 Balance on Dec. 17 ...$51,014 19 Mr. J142 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article344 1914-12-18 5 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"] Dear Sir, —With reference to your leader yesterday on the Enemy’s Trade I heartily agree with your wash out suggestion in respect to enemy goods still p eminent on the market. We all know the effect of “chop” on the344 words
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Article171 1914-12-18 5 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"] Sir, —Regarding Mrs. Wright-Motion’s letter anent the handicapping for the P.V.R.C., her remarks are quite correct, but she has not c insidered that the idea of the decimal system is to level up all scores and not separate them as her171 words
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Article188 1914-12-18 5 ANNUAL MEETING. A meeting of the Visiting Justices of the Peace for the Prisons in the Settlement of Penang, was held at noon, to-day, the Hon. R. Young presiding. It was unanimou-ly resolve! that the Hon. R. Young be the Chairman for the ensuing year. The188 words
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Article28 1914-12-18 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $71.25 picul, business done. Tin in London was quoted at £l4B spot, and £146 10s. three months.28 words
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Article165 1914-12-18 5 German Victory in Poland. MOST DECISIVE IN WORLD’S HISTORY.” [Copyright Telegrkm.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 18. Berlin is beflagged, bel's are ringing, and the papers comment most extravagantly on what they describe as the most decisivevictery in the history of the world.” This is a165 words
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Article598 1914-12-18 5 THEFT FROM THE CONVENT. In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, Li Woh, a Cantonese, was charged with theft and dishonestly retaining stolen property. He pleaded guilty to the charge, B'yiug the articles, wh'ch Le was accused of stealing,, were found in the drain. Court Inspector Nicol said that598 words
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Article1443 1914-12-18 6 —Ex. THE REFUGEES. At Boosendal, neat tbe Dutch frontier, long trains labelled Neutral are now passing southward towards Belgium. Each grey train is filled to overflowing with a crowd of human beings as dull and col* our less as tbe melancholy-looking train itself. Faces, clothes, and the pitiful—Ex. - 1,443 words
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231 1914-12-18 6 It will be remembered that German merchants having payment to make to Swiss manufacturers, instead of paying in cash or commercial paper, recently sent them bonds of the new German war loan, with the statement that they assumed that their Swiss customers231 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement212 1914-12-18 6 j Hazeline’ i Snow” I jQEVELOPS the beauty of the skin to perfection. Obtainable of all Chemists and Stores 'tSs’p Burroughs Wellcome Co. London and Bombay Ha—li«w’ Snow” is non-greasy. Those who prefer a preparation of a creamy nature should use Hazeline’ Cream. Ui 71 i r‘ i jrjr 1436212 words
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1354 1914-12-18 7 EFFECTS OF BALKAN WAR. Difficult as it always is to sum up the military potentialities of any State, the problem of measuring Turkish power is of all such calculations the most difficult. Situated as she is on the flank of the British road to1,354 words
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Article356 1914-12-18 7 A Story of Thb Enterpriss. The Dutch pres*, after long ignoring “De Toestand,” the paper started at the Hague by Germans soon after the war began, and printed in Dutch, ostensibly as a Dutch newspaper, has been at last roused to a protest on the356 words
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Article32 1914-12-18 7 Penang The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singaporb Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eliya.32 words
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639 1914-12-18 7 PANGS OF STARVATION. Despite all that can be done, the suffering of the coming winter will be terrible, but the burden we must bear will be lightened if my people can be spared the pangs of hunger, with its frightful consequences of disease and639 words
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Article77 1914-12-18 7 CLEARANCES. To-day. Deli and Asahan 10 am Colombo and Australia 11 a.m. Batu Bahru 1 P ra Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan 2 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan 2 p.n>. Port Swettenham and Singapore 3 p m. Teluk Anson f P mPulau Langkawi Perlis and Setul p.m. Bindings, Sitiawan and77 words
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Article47 1914-12-18 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) 7 a.m. Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga p Langsa, T. feemawe, begli, Olehleh, Sabang, Padang etc., Batavia pm> Port Swettenham and Singapore p Tongkah and Renong p,m> Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson 3 pm47 words
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Article428 1914-12-18 7 S.T.” The Rubber Congress and Exhibition recently held at Batavia has had one particularly good effect, as far as agricultural matters in this Colony are concerned, and that is the hastening on of a long mooted plan for the establishment of a central rubber experimental station—“ S.T.” - 428 words
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Article292 1914-12-18 7 EVENFS OF A WEEK. December 10.—Three German cruisers sunk by British squadron off Falkland Islands. Two colliers also captured. British warships in pursuit of Nurenberg and Dresden. Serbian victory, 20,000 Austrians and 50 guns captured. British force defeats Turks at Kurna, in Mesopotaura, and Governor of292 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement127 1914-12-18 7 NOBEL’S EXPLOSIVES; MAGAZINES AT PENANG ANN INH. Stocks always on hand of GELIGNITE. BLASTING GELATINE. SEXTUPLE DETONATORS. ELECTRIC DETONATORS. SPORTING BALLISTITE CARTRIDGES Sandilands, Battery Co., Sole Agents for Penang andßsmk. Aylesbury Garland, Agents, Perak. THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER127 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous508 1914-12-18 7 TOWN HALL, To-night! To-night!l In aid of Funds for the St. George's Girls’ Home, A Musical Evening Song and Dance, TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE FARCE “Time is Money.” 9.30 p.m. punctually. Reserved Seats $1.50 Each, Unreserved Seats $1 Can be Booked at THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY From MONDAY, 14th508 words
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Advertisement1295 1914-12-18 8 RritisJ-i India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., fe Ocean 4 LIMITED. STEAM SHIP Ce„ Lie, STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. AND I' For Port Swettenham and Singapore. OH,HA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV M no. r—, T" HE Companies’ steamers are despatched c leiuk Anson. ootw.rd.tath.Btr.it,, ror Sinsanore. ohum,Midj. f »nmry«rt, matronj, Mn *l'nri1,295 words
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