Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 January 1915
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Title Section21 1915-01-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 15 VOL. LXXIII. TUESDAY. 19th JANUARY. 1915. 4 PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement1141 1915-01-19 1 waHt'to SH/P, 111 BUY on SELL L ‘RUB3 E R l OR TO r forward GOODS re A.NY PART or th« WORLD 60 TO C I ALLEN DENNYS Co., V VMION ITKUT. r nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n ayI, l\: JgF BRITAIN’S CHOICEST CIGARETTES r-j I q This is no idle boast. We1,141 words
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Advertisement68 1915-01-19 1 lonooDOiJODnnNitnccnsuDPt env I EOi: $3O f 3 can hnve the Pinaeg f 1 Gnnette posted evnry day 3 for a whole year co your address. i (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. J 27). 3 Proportionate Quarterly «nd -j Half-yearly rates. g Rub*criptir.n« are pay a hi/> ir- J H fcdv«Doe and remittances should68 words
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Article6784 1915-01-19 2 REV. W. CROSS ON NIETZSCHE AND THE WAR. A CLASH OF IDEALS. The meetings of th? Penang Athenaeum, which were suspended when war broke out, were resumed list night wh?n the Rev. W. Cross, m a., lectured in the Masonic Hall on Nietzsche and The War.” There was6,784 words
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Article3116 1915-01-19 3 the annual report, The twenty-ninth annual report of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, to be prethe annual general meeting on January 26th include* the folbwing The Money Market. The year under review naturally falls in o two distinct periods, viz, (1) January Ljuly ani (2) August—December. The3,116 words
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Article270 1915-01-19 3 A Tale which Cannot be all Told. Fianders, Dec. 15.—There happened recently an incident near of pathetic interest, The Germans attacked, and were driven back to their trenches, not more than 400 yards from ours. But between the lines a German officer dropped wounded with the bayonet.270 words
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Article113 1915-01-19 3 Escaped Lions Among the Audience New York, December 17.—Five lions escaped in the Eightieth-street Theatre during a performance this afternoon, causing a panic amongst the audience. A dozen policemen opened fire on the animals, and during the shooting three persons, including a police sergeant, were wounded by113 words
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Article68 1915-01-19 3 Tmree Year sentence. The two Chinese, Soh Lun and Chow Hon, who were arrested for robbery at sch mile Cheras Rial, were sentenced at Kuala Lumpur by Mr. Justice Innes to three yeirs’ rigorous imprisonment. One of these men had been previously identified by Towkay Lin Gee Voh68 words
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Article23 1915-01-19 3 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore: —R-flies Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Ellya.23 words
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Article824 1915-01-19 3 assure the comfort of the soldiers. The Times.” FEARS OF INVASION. ACTIVITY IN FORTRESS TOWNS. Life in Berlin is proceeding much in the same way as at ordinary times. Many of the theatres are open and the business life is improving. The activity and signsassure the comfort of the soldiers.—“ The Times.” - 824 words
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Article455 1915-01-19 3 GREAT BRITAIN, GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS. Sir Francis Oppenheimer, the able and active commercial attache to the Britis i Legation here, is at present the subject of a good deal of unfriendly comment in the German Press. He is reproached all the more bitterly because of455 words
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Article175 1915-01-19 3 Tuesday, January 19, Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 2 16 a.m. and 3.5 p.m. Low Water 8.54 a.ra. and 9.6 p.m. Fillis’s Circus, Dato Krainat Gardens. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Wednesday, January 20. Meeting C.P.O’s office re St. Patrick’s175 words
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Article114 1915-01-19 3 The Federal Assembly in a joint session of the two Chambers elected M. Giuseppe Motta as Pres’dent of the Swiss Confederation for the coming year. M. Motta, who is a native of the canton of Ticino, was born in 1871. He was a member of the114 words
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Advertisement66 1915-01-19 3 There are a good many reasons why Ceregen has caught on so successfully. Here are a few.— (i) It is a tonic-food of unquestioned value. (ii) It is a British preparation. (iii) Its cost is approximately one-half of similar articles of German origin. If you feel run-down from over work66 words
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Article845 1915-01-19 4 It is gradually dawning on people thnb Germany’s methods of militarism are not the only ones that stand condemn d in the eight of normal moral beirg*. As believers in the power of might, in the superiority of the German peop’e, in the God-given purpose which they845 words
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Article569 1915-01-19 4 The death of General Stoessel, the defender of Port Arthur, recalls one of the greatest events in modern military history. Although he held out for eight mon hs from May sth 1904, till January Ist 1905, against Japanese attacks from land and sea, Stoessel’s surrender of the fortress,569 words
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Article1329 1915-01-19 4 Reference has been made in this co’umn to the treatment of British prisoners in Ge many, and there is ample evidence to suppot the contention that it is as bad as the Germans can make it. Dr. James J. Paterson has returned to England after three months’1,329 words
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Article54 1915-01-19 4 Page 2.—“ T 1 e Supeimin.” Page 3.—Chamber of Commerce; South Germans an! the War; Holland aai the War Between the Lines. Page 4.—Germans and Commerce; Port Arthur; Here and Th u re. Page 5 —Telegrams Penang Assiz 3 Page 6,—The Eyes of the Army. Page 7.—Shipping;54 words
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Article352 1915-01-19 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tic in Penang was $71.85 p r pica', business done, an increase of 70 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £lb 10s. spot, and £147 three months. Mix V. G. Back of Messrs. Adams and Allan has returned from a holiday352 words
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Advertisement62 1915-01-19 4 King George iv l Scotch Whisky. jmS?l f Z I THE COMPANY LIMITED. Edinburgh. MBMMMaBMMnMSMMmMMMWMKMMMIIiKHMMMMH TONG JOO Co., Penang, SOLE AGENTS. I PciWiG zl! i 7 PoH Sole Agents for ROVER CYCLES. Imperial Rover Roadster $120.00 Royal Rover Roadster 90.00 The Rover Roadster 77.50 The Model A. Rover 65.00 The62 words
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Advertisement34 1915-01-19 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, SANATORIUM 7 PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL. Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Barries Brothers Proprietors.34 words
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Article171 1915-01-19 5 SUCCESSFUL ARTILLERY. TURKISH ROUT IN A SNOWSTORM. GERMAN STEMERS SUNK IN BALTIC. la Belgium the Allies continue to progress in the region near the North Sea. The French have repulsed several German attacks in France and have made progress at different points, notably >n the Argonne, in which171 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article202 1915-01-19 5 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services SUCCESSFUL ARTILLERY FIRE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, January 18. A French commun que says: We continued to make progress in the regions of Nieuport and Lombaertzyde. Our artillery obliged the Germans to evacuate their trenches to a distance of two[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services ] - 202 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article162 1915-01-19 5 DESPERATE GERMAN CHARGES. Petrograd, January 18. A Russian communique announces that tl e Russians seized the important Kirlibaba in the Carpathians, bordering on Transylvania. 'I he Russians are still successfully processing on the right bank of the Lower ifitula, towards Thorn. The Germans made a series of162 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article148 1915-01-19 5 THREE DAYS’ BATTLE IN SNOWSTORM. Petrograd, January 18. A Russian official message says the battle of Karaurgan was contested for three days in a ceaseless enows'orm and ended in a complete Russian victory. Thanks to the efforts of the valiant Caucasian and Turkestan regiments and Siberian148 words
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General News.
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Article36 1915-01-19 5 ADMIRALTY TUG SUNK. London, January 18. A gale during the week end has strewed the British coasts with wrecks. An Admiralty patrol tug sank in the Downs. Her crew of twelve were drowned.36 words
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Article33 1915-01-19 5 London, January 18. It is statfd from Stockholm that during the past fortnight five large German cargo steamers disappeared in the Baltic Sea, with their crew?, through striking mines33 words
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33 1915-01-19 5 London, January 18. The Garman Imperial Secretary to the Treasury, Herr Kuehn, is to resign, ostensibly because of illhealth. He succeeded Professor Helfferich as manager of the Deutsche Bank.33 words
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Article58 1915-01-19 5 RESUMPTION OF ASSISTED PASSAGES. [/’rom Our Own Correspondent.'] Kuala Lumpur January 19. Tl e Planters’ Association of Malaya is officially informed that it has been decided to resume the granting of assisted passages to labourers from Madras Presidency, but such passages for the present will be limited58 words
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Article547 1915-01-19 5 GANG ROBBERY. The Chinaman Tan Poh who was yesterday afternoon arraigned on the charged of gsng robbery in Province Wellesley was found guilty by the jurors and was sentenced to 6 years’ rigorous imprisonment. ASSEMBLING TO COMMIT ROBBERYThis morning five Cantonese—Z <i Ah Cheang, Chin Ah Heng, Loo547 words
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53 1915-01-19 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following farther contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance, Jan. 16 ...$74,211.72 N. Gar apathy Pillay, per D. O. Dindings 59 00 Keng Chew Hoay Kuan 120.00 LimLeiwEng 10.0 J Balance on53 words
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Article120 1915-01-19 5 By amount collected $862.25 1. 6-11-14. For 182 men given $2 each $364.00 2. 13-11-14. For 19 men given $5 each 95.00 Bank’s charges for telegram 1.60 Advertising in the Straits Echo and Penang Gazette 10.75 7-12-14 To payment for a telescope 25.00 3. 7-12-14. For 22120 words
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Article61 1915-01-19 5 The directors have declared an interim dividend of 2| per cent, in respect of the current financial year ending April 30tb. Warrants were posted on the 23rd ult. At the George Town Kinema to-night, the change of programme includes the latest war pictures, Prince Serrabruna61 words
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SHIPPING NEWS
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Article50 1915-01-19 5 The steamer Maousa is making three trips and the “Circe” two trips from Sumatra to Penang this week, conveying tobacco for shipment by the Homeward boned Holt liner Demodocus. The latter will embark altogether 15,000 bales of tobacco, which is a record consignment from Penang this season.50 words
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Article37 1915-01-19 5 The steamer Lai Sang, from Hongkong to Calcutta, on arrival here from the latter p rt to-day reported a case of small pox on board. The vessel consequently went into quarantine.37 words
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Article42 1915-01-19 5 Seven Perli? elephants are in lighters alongside Swettenham Pier awaiting the arrival of the Catherine Apcar for shipment to Rangoon, where they wJI bt> employed in the teak mill?. Two of them are very fine specimens of their type.42 words
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Article28 1915-01-19 5 The P. and O. mail steamer is expected to arrive at no m to-morrow and will come alongside. She is due to leave at 4 o’clock.28 words
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Article37 1915-01-19 5 The Teikoku Maru, which is expected to arrive at Penang to-morrow, has on board 367 pilgrims returning from Jeddah. They will proceed to Pulau Jerajsh for the usual period of quaranti- e on arrival here.37 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article224 1915-01-19 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”] Dear Sir, —After reiding Mm. Barnard’s letter in night’s issue regarding Queen Mary’s Work for Women Fund the thought stiuck me, What has been done so far by the women of Penang in the way of sewing and knitting for the224 words
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Article244 1915-01-19 5 An annual general meeting was heli on Sucday at the Sabha Hall 29, Penang Road, for the purpose of passing the accounts of 1914 and nominating office bearers for 1915. There was a crowded audience. Tl e members were enterta’ned to a sumptuous dintec previous to the244 words
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Article118 1915-01-19 5 We learn from a Batavia contemporary that the firm of Behn Meyer and Co., has Been converted into a limited liability company registered in Netherlands India, and will henceforth trade under the style “N V. Behn Meyer and Co., with Mr. G. Rademacher as director. In118 words
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Article249 1915-01-19 5 [Contributed.) About fif'y gentlemoo interested in the new rubber market at Bativia were present at a recent meeting. The President, Mr. Busi, opened the meeting, explaining the object of the proposal. Be asked Mr. [Lovink whether the Government will support the proj- ct. Mr. Lovink said249 words
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Article398 1915-01-19 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 17. Miss Eveleigh of St. Mary’s Girls’ High School will be leaving for England in a few months for a holid<y, returning at the end of the year but not t j take up teaching again. Miss Eveleigh started the398 words
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178 1915-01-19 5 The Bth Turkish Army Corps has left Damascus en route for the Egyptian frontier. The Corps is under ths command of 120 German officers and is accompanied by a transport of 3,000 camels. News from Laly says that the British preparations for the defence of178 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article118 1915-01-19 5 Rapid Firing 200 Yards. Mrs Liston 28 Mrs Dnrege 27 Mrs Wright-Motion 26 Miss Mathieu 24 Mrs Webb 24 Mrs Hart 21 Miss Sellers 20 Mi«s Scott 16 Mrs Frayne 15 Miss Pritchard 6 Delibrrate Firing 150 Yards. Mrs Durege 31' Mrs Liston 31 Mrs Wright-Motion118 words
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Article129 1915-01-19 5 The following was the result of the Presgrave Cup competition for January 1915: 8F B Martin 2 down HC R Leonard 3 do C C Rogers 3 do V G Ezechiel 3 do F A Pledger 8 do A S Hall 9 do Messrs DAM Brown, J129 words
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Article34 1915-01-19 5 Ti e following ties have been fixed for to-day Single Handicap—Houston v Cunningham (2). To-morrow Double Handicap—Mitchell and Ward v Houston and Dick (1) or Hall and Owen. Championship—Houston v Ingram.34 words
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Article175 1915-01-19 5 The following ties have been fixed for to-day Singles Handicap A—C Cunradi v S F Brereton Martin (4); M C Whitlock v J R Bennett (5); H G R Leonard v A O M Forrest (6). Singles Handicap B—L O Hargrave v F R Sayers (I); R175 words
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Article26 1915-01-19 5 London, January 19.* The following are the rubber quotation» for to day Plantation ,Ist Latex Crrpe 2/1 [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.}26 words
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Article84 1915-01-19 5 Mesirs. Allen Dennys <fc Co. advize uv that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber s fld by them by auction and private tender to-day, when 47,200 lbs. were sold Smoked Sheet No. 2 99 to $ll2 plain 95 102 Unsmcked Sheet 87 94 Pa’e Crepa 11084 words
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Obituary131 1915-01-19 5 Obituary. GENERAL STOESSEL. London, January 18. The dea’h is announced of General Stoessel, the defender of Port Arthur. He had long been paralysed. Mr, John Gooday. Londqp, January 18. The death has occurred of Mr. John F. S. Gooday, who was formerly manager of the Great Eastern Railway. John Francis131 words
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Article2448 1915-01-19 6 WORK OF INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT. PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER. The following descriptive account which has been communicated by an eye-witness present with General Headquarters continues and supplements the narrative published on the 9th December of the movements of the British Force and the French Armies in immediate2,448 words
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Advertisement109 1915-01-19 6 8 The (fearo J W that| is nothing S ffl butfeaii) 5 ■fl 1 K ffl DEL C OUS, PURE i I THICK CREAM J ■j I s j ust pure EXTRA THICK CREAM taken from the gP D®| richest milk obtainable and preserved by no other means Ln m-j109 words
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Advertisement243 1915-01-19 6 HINTS ON HEALTH. The first s v ep towards being well is tj know when one is id. Many people badly need medicine, and some are in real peril of contracting dangerous illnesses because they do not know they are ill, but only think themselves a little run down.” J243 words
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Article231 1915-01-19 7 The speeches of Mr. Lloyd George on the War had a great circulation io Scotland. The idea of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Highland dress has been mooted. The following verses accompanied a clever cartoon of Mr. Lloyd George, playing the bagpipes, in Highland dress, appear231 words
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Article81 1915-01-19 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Dovre, Nor., 733, Dramm, Jan. 18, R’goofl, rice, G. H. S. Co. Daisy, Dut., Schaap, Jan. 18, S’pore, Liquid Fuel, A.S.P.S.S. Co. Atjeh, Dut., 393, Boers. Jan. 18, Olehleh, gen., K.P.M. De Klerk, Dut., 1264, Brugsina, Jan. 18, Batavia, gen K.P.M. Co. Ajax, Erit., 4477, Cumming, Jan.81 words
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Article36 1915-01-19 7 To-day. Indragiri for Deli and Batu Bahra. Jin Ho for Asahan. Calypso for Tongkah. Kedah for Port Swettenham. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Trang for Trang. Pangkor for Bindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham Singapore.36 words
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Article47 1915-01-19 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Negapatam Madras Tara 11 a.m. Langsa Edi, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleh Atjeh 2 p.m. Rangoon, Calcutta and Durban Catherine Apcar 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan Oriental 3 p.m. Thursday. Rangoon Hong Wan I 3 p.m.47 words
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Article242 1915-01-19 7 Penang, January 19, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca W-30 sales. M. P. Tapioca 54.50 sales Gold leaf 56L40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper 581} sales. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $66 sellers. Cloves 541242 words
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Advertisement638 1915-01-19 7 Prolate 1915. No. 2. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. iKT/A rTpp I 'HE Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for the following:— In the Estate of GEORGE EDWIN Cement concrete drains along both side of Burmah Road from Jones Road to TISSINGTON, deceased. I Burmah Laue. Full particu’ars can be obt»iaed638 words
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Advertisement43 1915-01-19 7 Advertiser, English, 30 years of age, shortly disengaged, seeks reengagement as Accountant or Financial Assistant in mercantile firm, 6 years’ experience in Straits and F.M.B. Salary not so much consideration as prospects. Highest leferences. Apply Box No. 220, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1097—u c43 words
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Advertisement286 1915-01-19 7 THE GAY LORD QUEX 4th and 6th February, 1915, at 9-15 p.m., IN AID OF THE BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. Box Office open 14th January, 1915, AT THE ROBINSON PIANO Co. WANTED AN ASSISTANT, knowledge of Tamil and previous experience essential. Apply No. 463, c/o Pinang Gazette. 32—u c FOR SALE.286 words
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Advertisement550 1915-01-19 7 TO LET. HOUSE No. 63, NORTHAM ROAD. For particulars apply to KENNEDY Co. 1273—u c FOR MOTOR CAR INSURANCE YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN THE EXCESS INSUR4NCE Co., Ltd AGENTS ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd. NOTICE. In the Matter of The Alien Knem’es (Winding-Up Ordinance 1914.”) AND Tn the ma ter550 words
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Advertisement2312 1915-01-19 8 P. INTENDED SAILINGS Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean Steam Navigation Co. INDIA For j Intended to Sail. Steamer. STEAM SHIP C®., [|<j Wirek. s Teieg«phy rmed on .n STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD P rt Bg tMnh ,u<lBillgapore Etery A e^e’ Wharf o CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NM. C Q„ IT2,312 words
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