Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 July 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-07-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 152 VOL. LXXIV. SATURDAY, Ist JULY. iSI6 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement561 1916-07-01 1 naaaaan □□□□as□□□□□□□ □□Banana WANTED- g n H o RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- o vately, or for shipment. g g GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. g g INSURANCE risks against Fire. g n a a JFe specialize in the above. a n a Apply561 words
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Advertisement67 1916-07-01 1 DaoaaaaaaaanDannnciDDai3t.2Oß a FOR $3O n a g XTOU can have the Pinang q I Gazette posted every day g Ex for a wholn year to your address, q 6 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). g lo Pro, ortionate Quarterly and D g Balf-ye»rl) rates. q g are payable in g advene* and67 words
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Article556 1916-07-01 2 Specially Translated). The Waalstroom struck a mine. King Constantine has sent a private courier to the Kaiser. The Postal service between Greece and Germany has been stopped. Cholera is raging at Soekaboemi, eight deaths occurring in 24 hours on Monday Sugar has risen in price in Paris556 words
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Article318 1916-07-01 2 The Economist of May 20th says Thanks xo a suggestion made several months ago by Mr. Macfadyen, a member of the Malay Council, a War Loan has been issued in the Federated Malay States. The total issue wa* not to exceed 15 million dollars, and the318 words
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Article825 1916-07-01 2 Colonel Sir William Bisse* formerly Government Director of Indian Riilways, is in a critical condition. Hon. Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby proceeds to Taiping thia week-end for the Assizes, beginning there on Monday, and may be away from Ipoh during the whole week. Mr. J. C. Dumbleton has returned825 words
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Article507 1916-07-01 2 INCREASE OF CAPITAL. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce to-day. Mr. D A. M. Brown presided, and the others present were Messrs. J. Sellar, R. P. Phillips, J McNeill, B. E Mitchell, and A.507 words
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97 1916-07-01 2 Five candidates presented themselves on Thursday at the Ipoh Supreme Court Registry for the half-yearly Departmental Examinations held for officers of the Government service in law and general subjects, Ipoh being the centre for Perak. Papers in law set for junior members of the Civil Service were97 words
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Article57 1916-07-01 2 The Band will play the following programme x)f music at the Esplanade from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening:— 1. Cavatina Sorrow and Joy Williams 2. Quadrille... Lights O' London Coote 3. Cavatina La Regina di Golconda ...Donizetti 4. Waltz Bid me Goodbye ...Camors 5. Farewell Serenade Her57 words
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Article24 1916-07-01 2 The following was the result of the tie played yesterdiy afternoon Championship.—J M Chalmers (D) beat W K Sharpe by 21—17.24 words
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Article31 1916-07-01 2 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $84.00 per picul buyers, no sellers. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £173 15s spot, and £174 10s three months.31 words
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Article92 1916-07-01 2 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Madras, taking mails > Thongwa 10 am. for Europe, etc., ttd C Regtr. up to 6 p.m. Bombay J Ist prox (Saturday) Monday. Alor Star (Kedah) Lian Choo 7 a.m. Deli Ban Whatt Soon 1 p.m. T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang92 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article178 1916-07-01 2 THE '‘TOMMIES’” KEENNESS. London, June 30. Reuter’s correspondent at the Headquarters says the British troops are in the highest spirits as the result of the activity, following the winter inaction. They are very keen to make rushes to the trenches. Regiments Mentioned. The troops officially mentioned as178 words
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Article517 1916-07-01 2 The Blue Funnel steamer Menton is due here from Singapore on the Bth instant The B. I. Apcar Line steamer Shirala will arrive here on the 3rd instant, from Singapore. The Flue Funnel steamer Agamemnon is scheduled to arrive here from Durban on the 15th inst. The Blue517 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement609 1916-07-01 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. T NAGATA, DENT.ST. copper bottom, 25 ft. long by 5| ft. broad, and draft of 18 in. What offers? NEXT DOOR TO THE DISPENSARY, Apply No. 228, c/o Pinang Gazette. From 9 sum. to 5 p.m NOTICE is hereby given that on and after this date609 words
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Article2672 1916-07-01 3 The Palia Doray. DIRECTORS AND PLANTERS IN WAR TIME—“ OVERSMOKED RUBBER—THE AMERICAN INVASION. [From Our Own Correspondent.} I don’t want to quarrel with Mr. G. V. W. of the Financial News.” In a way he is a friend of ours, so we must not quarrel. But there areThe Palia Doray. - 2,672 words
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Article89 1916-07-01 3 Madras, June 22nd.—The B. I. S. N. Co.’s st°amer Mombassa, when leaving for London on the Bth instant, struck the breakwater, as already reported and has been detained here since to undergo temporal y repairs to enable her to proceed to Calcutta, where she will dock, and89 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1077 1916-07-01 3 CERTIFIED MATERNITY NURSE TRONOH SOUTH, Ltd. (English) open to engagements. Apply Mrs. G. R. STEVENS, (Incorporated in England). 1 Orchard Road, Singapore, g DIVIDEND. 680—w s 29-7 A DIVIDEND of sixpence per share, less Income Tax at 4/6 in the has WAINIILM A DILLLI. been d ec are d payable1,077 words
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Advertisement113 1916-07-01 3 To end Sciatica ms too ge«d to be true, does’nt it It is good to be sure, but it’s true, TOO. soothos the atsbbinv, biting nerves. LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Brings instant relief to pain auct continued use brings permanent relief. Take a little in year hand and rub it in113 words
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Advertisement507 1916-07-01 3 BUY IT IN AMERICA. W. F. BURNS EXPORT CORPORATION 27 PINE STREET. NEW YORK. Export Agents, Buying-Agents and Importers. Codes: Liebers. Cable Address: A.B.C. oth edition. Krubotako, Western Union. New York. If you are short of supplies from Europe write or cable us what you want. When making inquiries send507 words
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Article752 1916-07-01 4 The official statement by the Home Government, published yest -rday in the Colony and some days previously in India, on the effect of the decline of the German reserves on the general war situation, receives some support from the daily reports from General Haig during the past752 words
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Article692 1916-07-01 4 The interesting item of news cabled by Reuter, of the starting of a scheme for the building of standardised ships, supported by private subscriptions from leading companies like the P. O. S. N. Coy. and Shire Line, may be accepted as an indication of the willingness of British692 words
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Article1315 1916-07-01 4 The Prussian bombardment of Verdun in 1870 lasted three weeks, the invaders’ guns firing on the city from the high ground, with great effect. The latest attacks on the city that is quite an old battle-ground, are being directed principally behind Thiaumont, regarded as a vital objective1,315 words
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Article225 1916-07-01 4 The attendance at the Race Course this morning was good and the interest shown in the horses being prepared for the next race meeting, which opens on the 25th instant, was keen. Mr. Jules Martin was represented by Glorify, Nullo, Hedonist, Sein Shin and a Kuala Lumpur225 words
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Article321 1916-07-01 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 am, to morrow. Registration till 6 p.m. to-day. The B. I packet Teesta, with the mai's from Europe of the 7th June was expected to leave Negepatam yesterday. The mails which left Ptnang on the 4th June, were delivered in London yesterday321 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement175 1916-07-01 4 IWE are SOLE AGENTS for:— I I Bollinger very Dry Champagne I Perfection <d. *J. McCaitum’s) Whisky I Bulloch Lade’s) WhH nd abel I Whiskies j Gold Label I Jas. Coutt’s Old Tom Dry Gins. I Coates Plymouth Gin I Humphrey Taylor’s Liqueurs I Allsopp’s Pilsener Beer I Perrier Water175 words
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Advertisement191 1916-07-01 4 THE “Crag” Hotel, PENANG HILL. The best place for spending Holidays. ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA. SADLIEB KNIGHT Orchard Agent» and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until it suits them to take personal possession this enables clients to191 words
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Article188 1916-07-01 5 THE BRITISH ACTIVITY. NEW RUSSIAN SUCCESS. THE IRISH PROPOSALS PRAISE FOR THE SIKHS. The British troops entered enemy trenches at various points on the entire front, al) achieving their object, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing prisoners and stores. Genera! Haig records that the artillery of both sides has188 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article524 1916-07-01 5 (Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURTHER GERMAN LOSSES. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, June 30. A French communiquĕ reports that a strong German attack north-west of Thiaumont was stopped by our curtain of fire and machine gun fire, with considerable enemy losses. Attack Fails West of Meuse. Paris, June 30. On(Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 524 words
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Article299 1916-07-01 5 London, June 23.—The Morning Post discusses the arrival of German reinforcements on the Eastern front and states that every German division, except four, has recently been accounted for on the Eastern or Western front. It must be assumed that at least two are left in the Balkans,299 words
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Article421 1916-07-01 5 A Russian officer stated two months ago that up to 1916, the Germans had called to the colours 10,000,000 men. To calculate the losses of the Germans we can give but a limited credit to the reports of the military commissions of the l for the421 words
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Article355 1916-07-01 5 The fighting line in France is now one of the most interesting in the history of the world, consisting as it does of Belgians, French, Algerians, English, Scottish. Irish, Welsh, Canadians, New Zealanders, Australians, Indians, and Russians. The arrival of the Australians in the line355 words
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Article364 1916-07-01 5 The Ribe Stifetidende,’’ whose excellent connections with Germany have often been proved, has made a month’s searching inquiries into the present conditions in Germany. The following is an extract from its report In spite of German organising genius with regard to supplies it is now generally believed to364 words
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Article123 1916-07-01 5 MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S TRIBUTE. London, June 29. Presiding at a lecture by Siroar Daljit Singh, at the Indian section of the Society of Arts, on I he Sikhs,” Mr. Chamberlain dwelt on the Indians’ services in the war. He paid a tribute to the part played by Sikhs123 words
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Article248 1916-07-01 5 STATEMENTS IN PARLIAMENT. London, June 30. The Daily Chronicl-i says Lord Lansdowne and Mr. Walter Long have resigned, but that the ministerial position is not regarded as desperate. The papers generally are more hopeful of the Irish outlook since the Unionist party meeting was postponed. It is noteworthy that248 words
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Article98 1916-07-01 5 SENTENCED TO DEATH. London, June 30. Sir Roger Casem r nt was found guilty on the high treason charge. He was sentenced to death. Casement’s Plea. London, Jure 30. Sir Roger Casement will be hanged. After teceiving his sentence Casement made a long statement, in which he declared98 words
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Article458 1916-07-01 5 One morning last January, Sir Roger Casement came into the Hotel Adlon, in Berlin, where several of us were fitting. He told us of a dream that he had had the night before, says an American writer. He dreamt that he was to be killed.458 words
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Article29 1916-07-01 5 AUTHOR OF BIOGRAPHY. London, June 30. The Daily Express says the biography of Lord Kitchener has been entrusted to Sir George Arthur, with Lord Derby as adviser.29 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration153 1916-07-01 5 LETCHITSKY’S SUCCESS. Petrograd, June 29. The Russians yesterday took prisoners, 221 officers and 10,285 men on the southern front. A Severe Blow. Petrograd, June 30. Despite a desperate resistance, General Letchitsky delivered another heavy blow on the enemy between the Dneister and the Pruth, carrying three lines of153 words
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Turkey, and the Near East
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Article29 1916-07-01 5 TEUTO-BULGAR INTRIGUE. Bukharest, June 29. Serious rioting at Galatz resulted in the arrest of syndicalists, who are alleged to be paid by Germans and Bulgarians to create disturbances.29 words
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Article34 1916-07-01 5 London, June 30. A Sofia telegram says the Bulgarian Budget estimates for a deficit on the year of four millions sterling. The National Debt after end the year will be eight millions.34 words
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Article35 1916-07-01 5 Grahamstown, June 30. A private letter from a British Colonel in Mesopotamia states that the Turkish Commander at Kut-el Amara and General Townshend immediately recognised each other as school friends in France.35 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article32 1916-07-01 5 Rome, June 29. The Italian advance continues, despite increasing resistance as the enemy reaches prepared positions. We occupied Pedescala. A violent enemy counter-attack at Zunga was repulsed, with heavy loss.32 words
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General News.
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Article61 1916-07-01 5 AMERICA’S MEASURES. Washington, June 30. The Congress passed bills, authorising the transfer of the Militiamen to the Regular Army, and appropriating $27,500,000 dollars for their transportation to the border, which is proceeding apace. The Bolivian and Salvadorean Ministers again offered mediation. Mr. Lansing declined to discuss the matter, till61 words
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Article42 1916-07-01 5 Monte Video, June 30. The Captain of the Institute Peca has wirelessed that he proposes to renew the efforts at rescue. The Government has ordered him to wait at Punta Arenas for favourable weather, and meanwhile to repair the damage.42 words
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Article131 1916-07-01 5 MR. HUGHES’ SUGGESTIONS. London, June 30. The Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, the Commonwealth Premier, sailed on June 24tb. Before his departure, he participated in a deputation to Mr. Bonar Law, when he urged the Imperial Government to adopt a sugar scheme prohibiting the import of enemy sugar131 words
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Article307 1916-07-01 5 The columns of Australian papers are filled now with cabled reports of speeches delivered by the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, in London, and with picturesque accounts of the many functions attended by him. That so high a colonial dignitary should receive the warmest of welcomes at307 words
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Article53 1916-07-01 5 London, Jane 30. The Times says £300,000 has been privately subscribed by leading shipping companies, including the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. for a scheme to build standardised ships of 8,500 to 12,000 tons, at Chepstow. Mr. James Caird, head of the Shire Liue, is Chairman of53 words
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Article42 1916-07-01 5 Peking, June 29. Mr.' Hioki, the Japanese Minister, has been recalled at his own request. It is stated that Baron Hayashi will probably succeed him. China’s New Ambassador. Tchang-Tsong-Siang, Minister of Justice, has been appointed Chinese Minister at Tokio.42 words
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Article30 1916-07-01 5 London, June 30. The engagement is announced of Captain T. G. Evans (Indian Army Medical Corps) and Miss Olwen Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr. Lloyd George.30 words
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Article15 1916-07-01 5 London, June 30. The Italian steamers Monibello, Roma, and Pino were sunk.15 words
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Article113 1916-07-01 5 DR FOWLIE’S RESOLUTION. [From Our Own Corrsspondsnt.] Singapore, July 1. At a meeting of Singapore Municipal Commission Dr. Fowlie moved that all employees’ Provident Fund contributions confiscated bs refunded. A long discussion followed mainly by the Committee. An amendment was moved, that contributions be returned less the113 words
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Article697 1916-07-01 6 SUCCESSFUL AND SPEEDY WORK. The Pioneer’s Cairo correspondent gives the fodjwing detail, of the reconqnest of Darfur by Colonel Ktlly. The expedition crossed the Darfur boundary, and occupied the well centres of Jebel-el-Hilla, and Abaid on the 9th April, where it remained till May. On the 12th, Colonel697 words
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Article908 1916-07-01 6 ANOMALIES OF INCIDENCE. The adjustment of the rival c’aims of the direct and indirect taxpayers is of less practical importance than the redress of inequalities and the removal of anomalies amongst the various grades of direct revenue payers The drastic increases in the levy on incomes have908 words
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Article195 1916-07-01 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report dated Singapore, Wednesday, 28th ult. says At the usual weekly auction held to-day' some 375 tons were offered for sale. Proceedings at the opening were slow but improved considerably as the auction progressed. Standard crepe and sheet at195 words
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Article521 1916-07-01 6 Messrs. Kennedy Company, Penang, report as fo’L ws The Rubber Share Market.throughout the past month has been extremely quiet and with a further decline in the price of the Commodity buyers are inclined to hold off meantime, although a few cheap parcels of Local Issues have been521 words
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Advertisement223 1916-07-01 6 THE MEANING OF NERVES.” Nerves are fibres running from the brain to all parts of the body, like the wires of a telephone exchange. Some of them give us the sense of touch and feeling others convey messages to the brain and the will to our muscles and enable us223 words
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Advertisement38 1916-07-01 6 I EARTHENWARE 1 a I ”RANEEGUNGE” I w M w j Drain Pipes, Channels, j 1 Tiles etc. STOCKS HELD BY s 2 SELLAR, MURRAY fir* Co., I s AGENTS. PENANG. ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a ■■mhs® Used the World Over CARS38 words
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Article559 1916-07-01 7 Rangoon Gazette. INDIA AND THE REVOLT. The news that by a dramatic stroke on the part of Mahomedans Turkish rule has been bansshed from the holy places of Arabia, will be received with satisfaction, especially by Mahomedans in Egypt and India. Only a few weeks ago intending—" Rangoon Gazette. - 559 words
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166 1916-07-01 7 Mothers M. Vincent Martha Sestte and M. Adeltrud Helena, of the Belgian convent of Tag jdin, were accidentally drowned in the Chico river, according to report received at constabulary headquarters on the 10th ult. from the senior inspector of La Union. The two mothers166 words
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Article42 1916-07-01 7 July I.—Bank Holiday. July 2.—F.M.S. Chamber of Mines—Visit to French Tekkah. July 3.—P.L R.C. Shoot 4 30 p.m. July s.—Penang Turf Club, Special General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4.30 p.m. July 6.—Concert Beheanal (for Belgian Day), Town Hall, 6 p.m.42 words
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Article386 1916-07-01 7 For some weeks past the journals of the Central Powers, as well as those of the Entente, have published many dissertations on the prospective attitude of Rumania, together with fervid appeals to the sentiments of her rulers and her people and judicious hints regarding the direction in which386 words
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Article237 1916-07-01 7 T. O. M. Extensive “Plant’ Seized. An excise haul of unusual proportions took place on the 20th instant near Ipoh when Mr. R. Little, Asst. Superintendent of Excise, succeeded in raiding a mountain cave on Gunong Ripat near Ipoh. It appears that the exci-e officer got informationT. O. M. ” - 237 words
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Article221 1916-07-01 7 SUNDAY, JULY 2. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—The Second Sunday after Trinity 8 a.m. Matins Hymn 7 8.30 a.m Holy Communion; 5 p.m. Children’s Service 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Hymn 176, Responses, Roberts, Psalm Xll and XIII West, XIV, Flintoft. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Stainer in221 words
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Advertisement266 1916-07-01 7 Necessity is the Mother oj Invention TRADE MARK c V COAGULATEx'v. O JW JI. a G“ A Boon and a Blessing to Planters A new discovery for Coagulating Rubber. Superior to Acetie Acid. U Cheaper than ai.y recognised Coagulant. Guaranteed free of anv vegetable matter. I qually suitable for Sheet266 words
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Advertisement14 1916-07-01 7 Bovril develops big reserves of strength IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE14 words
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Advertisement247 1916-07-01 7 20 the wobu> famous 20 WINSON COMPANY. A TROUPE OF REMARKABLE Conjurers, Jugglers, Gymnasts, Acrobats, Illusionists, etc. IN THEIR DARING AND MYSTIFYING ACTS. Also Performing BEAR and DOG FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. To-night at 9 p.m. sharp, AT THE Chinese Theatrical Hall, Drury Lane (off Campbell St) Tickets $1.50,247 words
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Advertisement2681 1916-07-01 8 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N.Y.K. few K. P. M. tea Sl f?s MAIL ahS— lol PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. incorporated rv i I MAAlsunArrw MUTUML gTEAM HAV. CO. ITU MAIL SERVICES. IAcORrOKAIED IN 'ArAN, g| w «I —(INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) <«»» E«rop«>- outward (lor chin »m Japan). j£\2,681 words
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