Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 February 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-02-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 33 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAY. 10th FEBRUARY. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1076 1915-02-10 1 ru YOU WANT TO SHIP, BUY OB SELL rubber OB TO FORWARD GOODS ro AWT PAET or thb WORLD «O TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., fl, »IK)I ITBKrr, N Y. K. 2 annnnnnnannaannnnnnnnnnnnnDn n SUN LIFE NORTHAM HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO., 1 g T> •fl n O p 75 <£ 17a, ROAD,1,076 words
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Advertisement66 1915-02-10 1 nonaaoomaonanmaoDaomnaann» 3 g FOR $3O g X/ou cau have the Pinang g I Gamtte" poatod every Haj o for whole ye*r to your addrs«fl. j (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. »27). j Proporaonave Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. a I HubAsriptions are pay&bk in adeanod and remittances should be addressed to q s o66 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article414 1915-02-10 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”.] Sir, —I am sending you herewith an account of the Kedah monthly subscriptions to the Soldiers’ <fc Sailors’ Families’ Association, and to the Imperial Indian War Relief Fund, These funds are supplementary to and do not conflict with the414 words
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Article168 1915-02-10 2 JTo the Editor of the Pinang Gazette"] Sir, It has been proposed that the annual Moonlight Fete be held at the Swimming Club from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 6th. In the past this Fete has always been a great success, and this year it168 words
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Article147 1915-02-10 2 ARRIVALS. By Alma (February 10) from Deli, Capt Cheney, Messrs Tan Teng Kong, M Mock and Aboo Baker. A great controversy is raging in the hairdressing world. So at least, we gather from the pages of the current number of the Hairdressers’ Weekly Journal.’ 1 The problem is what147 words
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POLICE COURTS
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Article93 1915-02-10 2 Kungu, a Tamil carb driver, was sentenced to Siven days’ rigorous imprisonment for the theft of two guavas. A Chinese fruib seller lefb his basket on the roadside while engaged elsewhere. When he returned he found seven of his guavas missing. He looked round and93 words
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Article151 1915-02-10 2 For voluntarily causing hurt to a shoemaker of Chulia Street on the 6th instant a Bengalee Railway policeman was fined $5 by Mr. Hamilton. The shoemaker’s story was that accused came to his shop to buy a pair of boots. After the price had been settled he151 words
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Article152 1915-02-10 2 The case of Tan Chai Kee, a woman living in Kedah Road, against four men for using criminal force and mischief was fixed for 2 p.m. yesterday. Punctually at the time appointed Mr. Hamilton, the Magistrate, was on the bench with the Court Inspector (for the prosecution)152 words
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Article389 1915-02-10 2 A special cablegram to the Times of Ceylon dated Jan 29th states Certain names have been added to the Provisional Committee appointed to confer with the Board of Trade on the subject of the establishment of a national dyemaking industry on a large scale. The Committee has389 words
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1668 1915-02-10 2 THE 1914 REPORT. The annual report of the above, which will be presented at the meeting in Singapore on Thursday, states In the year 1914, which was the fourth year of the Association, the main advances in the work of the Association were the separation of1,668 words
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Article84 1915-02-10 2 Wednesday, February 10. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road; Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, February 11. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday, February 12. Volunteers Annual Camp, Kampong Bahru. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, February 13. Band; Golf84 words
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Article30 1915-02-10 2 February 18.—“ The Quaints at the /Town Hall. February 19.—“ The Quaint» at the Town Hall. March 6 —Swimming Club, Moonlight Fete. April 3 and 5. Ipoh Races.30 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1915-02-10 2 WANTE D. CASH LEDGER CLERK with knowledge of yi| typewriting. Good salary to suitable ll CQ jAiA man. Apply personally if possible, to w The Dispensary, Ltd., Qp 2, Bishop Street. Surplus Xmas FOR SALE. r MARE, suitable for riding or trapping, $l5O or near offer. NOW PROCEEDIhIQ RUBBER-TYRED DOG181 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous352 1915-02-10 2 TO Reputation is one of the secrets of the continued success of j j THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE. ASK ABOUT US. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! An Entire Change of Programme w AT THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE CO., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLE ROAD. Latest War News! Thrilling Western Drama!! 2 Reefs Silent Jim Parts 2 A352 words
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Article416 1915-02-10 3 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE INHABITANTS OF KENT. Lord Harris, acting Lord Lieutenant of Kent, has issued the following instructions to the inhabitsn s of the county of Kent in view of a possible invasion Volunteer Corps. In order to be recognised as a combatant a volunteer must416 words
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Article329 1915-02-10 3 “ Observer.” Wilfrid Blair - 1915 —The Master Year. Observer.” Wilfrid Blair. Citizen year of the torn old Titan, Earth that strains through a timeless span Onwards, whither supernal» whiten!— Master year of the march of man Whirls she now through a void’s red slough Headlong she, but the long loads lighten, Leaps she towards329 words
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Article839 1915-02-10 3 ADMIRAL BEATTY’S ACCOUNT. London, January. 28 —Admiral Beatty’s preliminary accDunt of the fight in the North Sea shows that a battle flotilla and destroyers were patrolling, and at 7-3 C on Sunday morning, they first sighted and attacked the enemy, whose force, according to reports received, consisted839 words
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Article1123 1915-02-10 3 AIDS TO VALOUR The rattle of drums, the fanfare of trumpets, the cry of the pipes, and the display of colours no longer urge the British soldier to deeds of valour. In the Fieoch and German armies these aids to ardour are not entirely gone, although their1,123 words
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Article322 1915-02-10 3 Wonderful Adaptability and A Great Press. In a special interview with a representative of the Exchange Telegraph Company before his departure from London, his Excellency Dew Yuk Lio, the retiring Chinese Minister, expressed his regret at leaving England. During his four years’ sojourn he bad made322 words
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Article148 1915-02-10 3 Commander E G Mardon, R N, Bristol, has received a letter from a commanding officer at the front, who, in the course of his communication, says We want all the men we can get, but they must be trained, and able to u c e their148 words
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Article112 1915-02-10 3 Cool Reception by the Grand Duchess. Paris, Jan. 9.—The Temps says the Kaiser, who is now in Luxemburg, pays a visit to the young Grand Duchess every day and invariably brings with him a bouquet of roses. From the Emperor’s point of view, however, the reception he112 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement404 1915-02-10 3 ENGLISHMAN. A DVERTISER who holds position of A. trust which leaves him unoccujied luring business hours, seeks further employment at a moderate salary, guarantee given. Energetic, c/o Pinang Gazette. 151-11-2 Native surveyor for Renong. Apply Stating experience and wages required, to D. 8., c/o Pinang Gazette. 11-2 WANTED. A N404 words
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Advertisement58 1915-02-10 3 In these days one often hears ot the increased cost of living, have you ever stopped to think that the prices of advertised goods aie reveraitered The branded mustard—the advertised soap you use—your bott e of with the household name—are all just a» cheap to-day as years ago—and not only58 words
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Advertisement117 1915-02-10 3 a cts Like Magic! Little’s Oriental Balm acts like magic. The pain vanishes almost instantly. Rheumatism of years standing disappears, swellings subside, soreness and lameness take their departure, muscles and joints regain their strength and elasticity. Little’s Oriental Balm will transform you from a pain-ridden, perhaps crippled sufferer, to blessed117 words
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Advertisement255 1915-02-10 3 IMPORTANTNOTICE. eyelFght. Our manager, Mr. .MINGAIL (a qualified Optician) have now arrived in Penang, and may be consulted for Eye Complaints and Spectacles etc., at Messrs. Tiang Lee Co., No. 53, Beach Street For One Week only. If you or any of your friends use or require spectacles and advice255 words
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Article1199 1915-02-10 4 Judged by the dictionary definition of diplomacy, as “political skill, the art of negotiation, especially of treaties between States,” the world war now being waged would seem to be the writing on the wall for all diplomats, since this terrible conflict of the nations is the measure1,199 words
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Article796 1915-02-10 4 Mr. H. C. Ridges recently passed through Singapore on his way home. The next meeting of the Ministering Children’s League will be held at 4-45 o’clock on Friday, 12th instant, at the Free School. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. B. Madden of Taiping are leaving Penang on796 words
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Article38 1915-02-10 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 tin in Penang was $75 50 per picul, buyers no sellers, a decrease of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London t9-day at £173 10s. Spot, and £153 three months.38 words
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Article926 1915-02-10 4 On February lOch, 1846, Sobraon fought, according to Whittaker. a noth book of reference gives the date J 16th. tha The British, under Sir Hugh Go a ,j numbered 15,000 and they defeated 20 Ono Sikhs under Tej Singh and Lal Singh. T? Sikhs were well fortified926 words
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Advertisement106 1915-02-10 4 ■■■■mmmmmhmhbbmh ■■MßH■■ ALWAYS GOING STRONG. PETER WALKER LAGER Jl| il w iHU P/ I w n ll {> I j PETER < From all First-class Dealers, Hotels and Restaurants. AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co. I T»Wr«plln AMrets: «IDMTBEDE,** PENAM. A E (Me 1B C. 5» EAttfea. M. r "Z Z 45106 words
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Advertisement107 1915-02-10 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, SANATORIUM'* 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. Sarkies Brothers Proprietors. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE.’’ The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” for the ensuing:,107 words
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Article278 1915-02-10 5 RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN. TURKS EVACUATE CANAL REGION. ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE SUBMARINE. A *in»U German force which attempted an attack between Arras and Albert mato take some ground by exploding mines, but they were subsequently attacked and driven back. The Allies have made some progress near La Bassee. In278 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article279 1915-02-10 5 [Reuter’s Services J SEVERE GERMAN LOSSES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, February 9. A French evening communique says: The enemy on Saturday night exploded mines at La Boisselle in front of houses we were occupying. Two and a half companies assaulted our positions but failed[Reuter’s Services J - 279 words
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Article216 1915-02-10 5 TO COMMAND A BRIGADE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph) London, February 8. A Government Gazette announces that Colonel the Rt. Hon. J. E. B. Seely, M,P., formerly Secretary for War, who is now at the front, has keen appointed Brigadier-Genera). Brigadier-General the Rt. Hon. J. E. B216 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article137 1915-02-10 5 RUSSIAN SUCCESS ON BZURA. Petrograd, February 9. A Russian communique sajs: On the right bank of the Vistula fighting is becoming more desperate in the region of Serpetz. On the left bank of the Vistula the cannonade continues but the enemy are passive. A great attempt137 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article29 1915-02-10 5 TURKS IN FULL RETREAT. London, February 9. The Press Bureau has issued a Cairo message which says the Turks are in full retreat towards the east.29 words
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Article37 1915-02-10 5 A Civil and Military Gazette cablegram quotes The Times correspondent at Petrograd to the effect that the Russians have sunk, near Sinope, a steamer carrying sixteen aeroplanes, the entire Turkish aerial fleet.37 words
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Article104 1915-02-10 5 DERVISHES ROUTED. London, February 8. The Commissioner of Somaliland has telegraphed to Mr. Lewis Harcourt, the Colonial Secretary, that after the November operations, the Dervishes returned to Shimber Berris and began to repair forts and raid the friendlies. Accordingly, an Indian Contingent of Camel Constabulary attacked the104 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article77 1915-02-10 5 A SUBMARINE VICTIM. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, February 9. An Admiralty memorandum says two lifebuoys were found near Rje on February 6th marked Oliole.” It is feared that the General Steam Navigation Co.’s steamer Olio'e, which left London on January 29, and was due at77 words
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Article66 1915-02-10 5 THE LOSS OF THE FORMIDABLE. London, February 9. A Naval supplementary estimate issued to night adds 32,000 officers and men to the Navy, making the total of the personnel a quarter of a million. In the House of Commons, Mr. Churchill said it was not proposed to66 words
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General News.
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Article429 1915-02-10 5 MR. TENNANT AND RECRUITING. London, February 8. In the House of Commons, Mr, H. J Tennant, Under Secretary for War, in introducing the Army Estimates, said he would nob dwell on the size and distribution of our forces, as there was nothing the enemy desired to know429 words
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Article123 1915-02-10 5 MILITARY PREPARATIONS. Ottawa, February 9. In the debate on the address, in reply to the Governor-General’s speech, Sir Wilfred Laurier said he could imagine no alteration in the relations of the Dominions and the Motherland likely to produce the same patriotism and efficiency as had been123 words
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Article19 1915-02-10 5 LINGGI SHARE ISSUE. Singapore February 8 Linggi Plantations Ltd., issue 100,000 shares at eight shillings premium.19 words
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Article26 1915-02-10 5 London, February 10.* The following is the rubber quotation for to day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/2|. [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]26 words
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Article589 1915-02-10 5 The Aden correspondent of the “Pioneer” in a letter dated December 28th writes The presence of the Turks a hundred mi'es over the border keeps the politicals and soldiers on the qui vive, and it is probably only a wholesome fear that keeps a good589 words
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Article1138 1915-02-10 5 THE SHOOTING CASE. COUNSEL ADDRESS JURY. Mr. Justice Ebden and a special jury, at Penang Assizes to day, continued the hearing of the case in which Khoo Puan is charged with the murder of Towkay Sit Hoh in Anson Road, Penang, on the night of November 27. The1,138 words
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109 1915-02-10 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance, Feb. 8 ...$84,178 12 Amount collected by O. R. Wickham, Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd., Tank Installation, Bagan Luar 17.15 Amount collected by A.109 words
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Article63 1915-02-10 5 OUTPUTS FOR JANUARY. The following are rubber outputs for January Alma lbs. 17,000 Burma Development 2,841 Bukit Toh Alang 9,933 Cluny 15,562 Chemor United 15,564 Clovelly n 4,953 Durian Sabatang 2,022 Kota Tinggi 5,750 Kinta Kellas 18,000 Kota Bahroe 32,560 Klian Kellas 1,491 Kuala Kangsar 33,865 Pelepah Valley 9,20063 words
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Article92 1915-02-10 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise usthat the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to day, at their 118thsale and by private treaty 71,600 lbs. offered, 57,000 lbs. sold Smoked Sheet $ll4 to $ll6 Sheet No. 2 107 113 plain92 words
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Article100 1915-02-10 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 10. At the rubber auctions, the record quantity of 160 tons was offered, of which 70 tons were sold. The oemand was irregular. Fine smoked sheet brought $l2O, fine pale crepe $ll7, uosmoked $lO7. There was a good demand for scrap100 words
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WAR SIDELIGHTS.
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Article375 1915-02-10 6 A captain in the Royal Engineers write?: The general state of things is very curious, and the deadlock we are at is a condition never contemplated in the Field Service Regulations or any other publications on war which I have ever read. Here we are sitting in375 words
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319 1915-02-10 6 A young French lady writes We have not Lad a very busy time, that is why our spirit lagged a bit. We heard the cannon again after 17 days’ p ace; more fighting going on at Reims and Soissons. The last town is about 80319 words
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Article433 1915-02-10 6 The other day we had a long train full of French wounded, suffering greatly, with no attendance whatever. The eng’nedriver had managed to get them away under deadly fire all the Red Cross people taken prisoners a few minutes before. At full speed the driver got433 words
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Article251 1915-02-10 6 An Englishman who joined the Foreign Legion writes: I was not able to do more than acknowledge the arrival of the pudding. We had no trouble in re-cooking it as there happened to be a harness-room with a stove in it, occupied by some French infantry,251 words
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Article602 1915-02-10 6 A naval officer commanding an armed patrol boat writes We have just crawled into port again after doing four days’ patrol. What fearful weather it has been, nothing but gales, rain and snow, with rough seas. Two nights out of the last four were terrible,602 words
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Article23 1915-02-10 6 Penang The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Eliya.23 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1915-02-10 6 I the ill best DISINFECTANTS. All Kinds and for All Purposes. I AS SUPPLIED TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. SANITASOKOL, 20 times the co-efficient of carbolic 1 acid. The ideal disinfectant for use in. the Tropics. Highest; i efficiency and lowest c?s\ Powerful Larvsecide. Unaffec ei by organic matter, and miscible273 words
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Advertisement1212 1915-02-10 6 Cripple Walks BANKS. nJ” wX r s°Miles e to Work CHARTERED BANK Cured completely by these AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Tablets. Here is a miracle indeed. Mr. Hayes, Incorporated by Royal Charter, of 11 Church-street, Middlesbrough, rsavs:— “I was cured of paralysis seven Paid-up Capital vears aeo by Dr. Reserve Fund1,212 words
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Article693 1915-02-10 7 the minimum. At a meeting on Sunday of the Central □erak Planters’ Ass iciation. Mr. J. S. yerguson, Manager of Chemor Estate, Perak, dealt with the subject of the minimum cost of production. He computed on a compact estate of 1,000 acres of seven pars old rubber, situated693 words
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Article147 1915-02-10 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. German destroyer sunk by Russian submarine in Baltic. Surrender of Colonel Kemp and his commando and part of Colonel Maritz’s rebel force. -ebruiry s—Turkish attack at Tous'oum, Suez Canal, repulsed. Turks lose 3090, including 600 prisoners, in attacks at four points in147 words
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Article249 1915-02-10 7 The following were the resu't of the tic s played yesterday Championship—Everest walk-over Cheney; Singles Handicap Class B—F N Syer —15.4) beat H V Edwards —.4) 2—6, 6—3, 7—5. Singles Handicap Class D—A P Candler —15.2) beat W McKnight Young —.2) 10—8, 6-1. Doubles Handicap Class B—249 words
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Article177 1915-02-10 7 The following are the results of Monday afternoon’s shooting:— .2 'o -B h <s -*2 M 2 h Spoon Shoot. Mrs Hart (winner) 4.30 30 34.30 Miss Pritchard 11.28 23 34.28 Miss Sellers 810 26 34.10 Mrs Frayne 18.05 16 34.05 Mrs Wright-Motion 3 30 33.00177 words
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Article56 1915-02-10 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Alladin, Noras, 1898, Trovik, Feb. 9, Rangoon, gen., E. 8. Co, Circe, Brit., 314, Bannatyne, Feb. 10, Deli, gen., K.P.M. Co. Kalmoa, Dut., 170, deWeerd, Feb. 9, Asahan, gen., K.P.M. Selandia, Dau. 3163, Rann, Feb. 10, Copen, hagen, gen., G. H. 8. Co. Telemachus, Brit., 4802, Goodwin,56 words
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Article28 1915-02-10 7 To-day. Circe for Deli. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Perak, (E. S. Co for Port Swettenham and Port Dickson.28 words
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Article103 1915-02-10 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Leong Ho 10 a.m. Deli Alma 2 p.m Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Avagyee 3 p.m. Trang Mary Austin 3 p.m. Dindings, Sitiawan and Bagan Datoh Pangkor 4 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul Un103 words
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Article123 1915-02-10 7 Penang, February 10, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 516 3 Credit ...2/4 5/8 3 Documentary ...2/411/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank n 173 3 days'sight Private123 words
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Article267 1915-02-10 7 Penang, February 10, 1915. S: P. Tapioca $4.70 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $5.40 buyers Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $34.35 sales Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $65 sellers. Cloves $4l267 words
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Advertisement434 1915-02-10 7 MARSEILLES TILES. “SWAN BRAND.” Large Supplies on Hand. Orders Now Being Booked. INDIAN PATENT STONE FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR DURABILITY AND FOR BEING SANITARY, DAMP-PROOF, VERMIN-PROOF AND FIRE-PROOF. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG. MALACCA. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL UFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. LTD. DON’T434 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous223 1915-02-10 7 THE TIDES. Penang—February, 1915. High Water. Low Water. Date Time. Ht Date Time. Ht h m ft. h m ft. W 10 mlO 15 4 0 348 a 2.7 9 48 a 5 5 11 m 5 10 1.2 Th 11 m 11 15 4.6 5 la 2 3 10223 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement1856 1915-02-10 8 P. &o. intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. fog Ocean Steam Navigation Co. BRITISH INDIA For Intended to bail. Steamer. I SLIP CO., Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all CTK 4U MAVICiTinu cnunniv Tn P«t «d singH»™. I E ery fr om S Xe’ wh.rf 3 P m CHINA MUTUAL1,856 words
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