Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 July 1916

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  • 21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISH» DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 159 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY, i Uh JULY, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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    • 64 1 DQDaannoanDDnnnDnDDanDuiDß a FOR $3O a n n XyOU can have the “Pinang X Gazette posted every day Q for a whole year to your address, g 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). u Proj ortionate Quarterly and O Half-yearly rates. g q Subscriptions are payable in g advance and remittance should g
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  • 1187 2 BY THEIR INTERRUPTER.” Say, Jock, what dae ye think that moo is Ay, that mon in khaki He canna be English. I'm thinkin’ he wears a French Cftps That chap there talkin’ with the tant? Why, Tamson, that’s the Interrupter a French soldier that
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  • 293 2 In thinking of what will be best for us locally after the war the point of fres harbours” is one not to be lost sight of. An American trade expert proposes, in tariff-governed America, to establish free zones ”or ports to facilitate the trade of the United States
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  • 197 2 The reports of a large number of German shipping companies which are reviewed in the Shipbuilding and Shipping Record,” make exc.llent reading—from the British point of view. Fifteen companies, which in 1913 distributed to their shareholders a total of 178 per cent, in dividends, were
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1081 2 WANTED URGENTLY. I /’'ORDERS are now being booked for Para Rubber Seeds from fine EUROPEAN LADY, with some know- old tree s wifch a guarantee of 75% ledge of nursing, as COMPANION S®™? 0 1 11 to delicate lady; on very healthy place sl P 6 P ac o ked
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    • 102 2 Haunted by Pain? Are your waking and sleeping hourj haunted by the awful dread or the woree reality of bodily pain Headache, backache, toothache, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, sore throat, and other external aches and pains are quickly soothed and cured by Little’s Oriental Balm Simply rub it in where the
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    • 517 2 THE WORLD FAMED COLUMBIA RECORDS New Numbers Constantly Arriving. One Fine Day Part one and two. From Madame Butterfly ROSINA BACKMAN $1.25 Waiting ’neath your window from a Syncopated Romance Duett. She wants to marry me do Baritone. “Go away, Mt Moon Ok do Duett. Cassidy Baritone You Can’t get
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  • 1419 3 MR. MACFADYEN’S VIEWS. Mr E. Macfadyen writes to the Koala Lumpur paper as follows :—lf Mr. Freeman’s interesting letter supporting an Income Tax were to remain unanswered, it might create the impression that opinion is favourable in the F M S (as it undoubtedly i» in the Colony).
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  • 420 3 Application of Excess Profit Duty Suggested. A shipping correspondent points out in The Times” that companies registered in the Crown Colonies, such as Ceylon, the Straits Settlements, and Hongkong, are not subject to excels profit taxation, which we believe to be the case, and he advocates the
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  • LORD KITCHENER.
    • 553 3 A friend of Lord Kitchener writes The great work has been done before the great workman has been called home. That is all there is to be said about Lord Kitchener. Think what a p liar of strength he has been to Britain. He was one who
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    • 335 3 Lord Kitchener has recently been a familiar figure in the House of Lords, but there was a night—a long time ago—when he figured con-picu usly in the House of Commons. It was on June 5, 1899, the night when the Hou a e was asked to make him a
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    • 261 3 Who’s Who contents i*.self with saying that Lord Kitchener was educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, It would be truer to say that at that abods of instruction he risked forgetting much of what was of service to him in after life. He passed third into Woolwich
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    • 161 3 One remarkable revel «tion may without impropriety be made about Lord Kitchener. It is that he had a sort of foreboding of an accident at sea. So much was this the case that he never crossed from Dover to C-Ui? without wearing a lifebelt
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    • 119 3 Mr. A G Gardiner told us on Saturday that before his death Lord Kitchener had revised bis es inflate of a three year»’ war and had formed the opinion that the war would end soon'r. Ila?e liea-d a smal piece of evidence that goes the same
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  • 196 3 Considerable progress (Reuter under stands) has been made with arrangements for the establishment in Canada of a mill for the production of pulp ou a large scale, and it is expected that it will be necessary in future to import very little wood pulp to this
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  • 163 3 Per P and O Mooltan. London, June 23. —To Singapore Mr Corin, Mr and Mrs Hertog, Mr Lugars. To Penang Mr R Robson Per P and O Kashgar. London, July 7. —To Singapore. Rev Hollis, Mr Hacker. To Penang Miss Kibble. Per N Y K 89.
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  • 74 3 For the period from the Bth to 13th July, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings- and Lur pence one half-penny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 263 3 Nubian LIQUID WATERPROOF BLACKING No Brushes required. us-rs-wrsiiiw Also in BROWN for brown boots, shoes, etc. Applied with snonge attached to the cork. Gives an instantaneous brilliant and elastic polish, winch lasts a week wet or dry weather. Mud can be washed off and polish remains. Does not injure leather
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  • 946 4 SPORTS AT ST. XAVIfiR’S. The appeal ou behalf of the Belgian children was answered in a very happy manner by the management and pupils of St. Xavier’s Institution, the sports, tfbich took place on Saturday, drawing a large number of people to the school ground, and bringing
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  • 243 4 EXCHANGE OF TELEGRAMS. The following cables, etc., have been forwarded for publication by the courtesy of the Military Authorities. Copy of telegram from Lord Kitchener to General Hanbury Williams, Russian General Headquarters, Russia, dated May 19th. “Please submit the following to His Majesty the Emperor May I
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  • 228 4 MR. MAY’S TEAM v. MR. REID’S TEAM. This match, played on the Esplanade on Saturday, provided an excellent game and the re-u!t was as anticipated. May’s side ba’ted first and pur up 190 runs for seven wicket’. Rei i’s side replied wish 129, thus losing by 61 runs. Perkins,
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  • 241 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 9. At the annual meeting of Uiu Pandan Rubber Co., the Chairman said the net profits am muted to $36,322 the increase was due to the higher gross price of rubber. The all in costs had risen owing to the heavy
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  • 1556 4 General Frolov has been appointed chief of the Russian aerial fleet. Mr J. Morton, of Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield, Kuala Lumpur, has left on a trip to Australia. The Governor recognises Signor Giovanni Aurely as Gerant of the Consular Agency for Italy, at Penang. Mr. R. M.
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  • WAR NEWS.
    • 235 4 Italy’s New Attack. London, June 30,—The “Times” military correspondent, after an inspection of the Italian Front, praises General Cadorna s dispositions and troops. He does not regard the Austrians as routed.. They lost a few prisoners, and have a series of strong positions behind them. They
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    • 100 4 London, June 30.—Mr. Herbert Samuel stated in the House of Commons that there were 22,000 uninterned enemies here. After excluding 10,000 women, 4,000 unredeemed Italians, Czechs, Poles, Armenians and other nationalities, forcibly held under enemy rule, and 1,500 age! over seventy, the remainder had all been exempted for
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    • 131 4 London, July 1. —The “Morning Post’s” Buda Pest correspondent, writing on the 22nd June says Military critics all agree that the Russians will not continue their attacks in Volhynia, but will follow up their advantages in the Bukovina, and threaten Hungary, in accordance with the demands both of
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    • 60 4 London, July I.—The Times orrespondeut referring to the British activity, says The methods are those of the Verdun attack, but a great difference is that the Germans applied them to a comparatively restricted front. The British methods may be slow, but on an ex* ended front, with
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  • 138 4 Three weeks ago the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak wro“e to the Home Office and told them that fifteen years ago Fraulein was known in Sydney, New South Wales, as a German To-day she is Miss —(an anglicised form of her German name) and lives quite undisturbed
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  • 77 4 Business for special meeting on 11th inst, 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Letter from Government asking for further contribution to the Hospital Fund to
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  • 667 4 UWIW VV C W u VW —A correspondent of the *'8.1’.” Numerous squibs are fired broa'icist through the land—re war economics, ?a y s a lady correspondent of the S.T." Tn e latest here is—Food Reform, a muc |j needed one. The recording angel, if this be
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  • 239 4 London, E. C., June 21.—At the Ceylon Association in London annual to-day, Sir E. Rosling presided, and ing the adoption of the report reviewed the yeai’s business. He congratulated Ceylon on the appointment of Sir John Anderson, with his experience and commonsense, combined with good judgment
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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  • 1038 5 PALATABLE NEWS FROM NEUTRALS. An interesting article on the condition of affairs in Germany, based upon information obtained recently, appeared in the Danish paper, 11 Ribes Stiftetidende. The 1 Exchange” Copenhagen correspondent sends a translation, from which the following is taken. In spite of the energy
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  • 1144 5 UNITY OF ACTION BY VARIOUS ARMIES. The terms west front and east front will not be sufficient for the geographical description of the major operations in the third summer of the European war, -«ccording to Marius de Brabant of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 432 5 THE HOUSE WITH A STOCK OF 2,000 DOZENS COOL UNDERWEAR AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Oup Famous PURE WHITE INDIA GAUZE VESTS are too well-known to require description. Being: the largest buyers in India and the Straits, we are in a position to buy and sell at exceptionally low rates. note
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    • 31 5 ADVERTISING THAT PATS. The most successful advertisers emphatically agree that continuity in advertising is absolutely necessary. Haphazard, spasmodic advertising usually pays no one. To secure results advertise intelli» gently and cuusistendy.
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  • 34 6 Newman—Yzelman. —On July 1, at Wesley Church, Singapore, by Rev. T. C. Maxwell, James Newman of Kuala Lumpur to Dorothy Florence Yzelman, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. H. G. Yzelman of Singapore.
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  • 1386 6 When we included the name of Mr. Tennant in our short leet for the War Ministry, with those of Mr. Lloyd George and Field Marshal French, it was because his knowledge of the duties of the post, gained in his association with the late Lord Kitchener, as
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  • 1840 6 S.T.” Mr E. Maofadyen writes to our contemporary of Kuala Lumpur on the subject th< income-tax and express. interesting letter, objections to-it from the F.M,S. standpoint-, though he is not doubt, apparently, as to its being acceptable method of raising new revenue in the Colony. Our readers
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 260 6 ESTATE DEPARTMENT. We are in a position to meet your demands for Acetic Acid, Sodium Bisulphite, Sodium Arseniate and other heavy chemicals used in Rubber Factories, as well as Drugs, Dressings, Surgical Instruments, Disinfectants, etc., used in Estate Hospitals. As the largest purveyors of Drugs and Chemicals in Penang our
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    • 10 6 “E. O.” GARAGE. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE. Tel. No. 322.
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 271 7 THE ADVANCE IN FRANCE. KING’S APPRECIATION. HEW RUSSIAN BLOWS. DISASTER IN MEDITERRANEAN. The Rt. Hon. E. S. Montagu, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, succeeds Mr Lloyd George as Minister of Munitions. Mr. T. McKinnon Wood, Secretary for Scotland, is succeeded by Mr. H. J, Tennant, on being appointed
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  • France and Belgium.
    • 805 7 Rbutbr Telegrams J EXCELLENT INFANTRY WORK. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, July 8. General Haig reports: Despite the enemy s stubborn resistance, our infantry, well assisted by the artillery, pushed the advance most gallantly in the morning, and gained several important points. We stormed the immensely strong
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    • 20 7 The river Somme flows between Curlu and Frise, and the A ncre between Beaumont and Thiepval.
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    • 49 7 German casualties (exclusive of corrections) reported officially by Germany during the month of May, 1916, were as follow Killed and died of wounds 19,720 Died of sickness 2.751 Prisoners 1,190 Missing 6,771 Severely wounded 15,020 Wounded 5.787 Slightly wounded 42.584 Wounded remaining with units 8,864 Total 102,507
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    • 110 7 London, July 8. The Rt. Hon. T. McKinnon Wood (Secretary for Scotland) succeeds the Rt. H on. E. 3. Montagu as Financial Secretary to the Treasury. The Rt. Hon H. J. Tennant, who vacated the Under Secretaryship for War, remains in the Houfe of CommonSf and succeeds Mr.
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    • 50 7 UNIONISTS AGREE. London, July 8. At the instance of Mr. Bonar Law, ro resolution was proposed at the Unionist meeting, which generally endorsed the attitude of the leaders. The fact that six Unionist Cabinet Ministers were present is regarded as indicating that a split in the party is unlikely.
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    • 133 7 INDIA AND THE WAR. London, July 9. Sir Pertab Singh, in an interview with New York Sun said he hoped soon to charge the Germans at the head of his Lancers, and die for the King Emperor whom the Indian Chiefs regarded as a second dod.
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  • Russian Campaign.
    • 224 7 RUSSIAN SUCCESS IN GALICIA. Petrograd, July 8. The Russians captured over 10,000 prisoners, and many guns, in two days’ fighting west of the Lower Strypa. Enemy Defeat in Volhynia. The Russians also routed the Austrians and Germans west of the river Styr. Russian Pressure on Styr. Petrograd, Joly
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    • 447 7 From an eye witness I learn that the Russians are fighting as they never fought before, says a correspondent in Russia wiring on June 11. Regiment after regiment of young fresh troops, some never before in action, jumped out of their trenches almost simultaneously and charged like tigers
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    • 74 7 M. SAZONOFF’S STATEMENT. Pttrograd, July 8. M. Sazonoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, in an interview, stated that the RussoJapanese agreement would enable Russia to devote all her energies to the solation of the problems created by the war in the West, with the assurance that no power
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  • Italy's Campaign
    • 32 7 ITALIAN PRISONERS. Rome, July 9. The Italians on the Upper Astico advanced towards Forni, capturing material. They stormed trenches north of Monte Chiesa, and occupied Agnella Pass, taking 40 prisoner?.
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  • General News.
    • 107 7 S. S. PERSIAN SUNK. London, July 8. Lloyd’s correspondent at Malta telegraphs that the Monmouthshire (5,097 tons, of the R. M. S. P. Co. Ltd.) reports that she sank the Persian (2,734 tons, of the Ellerman Line) from Calcutta for London. The crew were saved. A Peculiar Accident.
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    • 19 7 DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS. Washington, July 7. America has accepted General Carranza’s proposal to settle their differences by direct negotiation-'.
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    • 39 7 London, July 8. The Privy Council has decided that the islands formed by the estuary of the Godavari b long to the Crown, and has reversed the decision of the High Court of Madras on the question.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 145 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I am very sorry to state that the period of one year given to Government clerks on transfer to Dindings is too kng considering the state of the climate in that place. Numerous cases have occurred when clerks in robust
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  • 38 7 San Diego, Cal., June s.—Colonial Joseph H. Pendleton and the force of marines under his command here received orders to proceed to Santo Domingo, where the United States naval authorities are handling the revolt.
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  • 81 7 Manila, June 11.—Four shipments of Philippine silver pesos, each shipment consisting of one million pesos, have been made from the Philippines to the government of British India, and the purchase price has been paid over and now lies securely deposited in the vaults of
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  • 439 7 (Specially Translated). The Vossische Zeitung is pessimistic both as regards the quantity and quality of this year's grain harvest in Germany. The Niewe Rotterdamsche Courant” states that the present position of the Central Powers is critical. The Dutch Second Chamber has passed regulations for the control
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  • 52 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipob, July 10. The “Times of Malaya” states that 31 of the biggest steel manufacturers in Britain have formed a syndicate to work wolfram in Bu r ma with headquarters ab Tavoy. Mr. W. R Jones, formerly Assistant Geologist, F. M.S., will be
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  • 245 7 MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 10. Headquarters communicate that tho names of two officers, and five N. C. O.’s and men of the sth Light Infantry are mentioned in despatches for good work in West Afiica. Recent contributions for the Red Cross Fund
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  • Article, Illustration
    1299 8 BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] June 15. Russia Moving. The great Russian offensive is proving successful beyond all expectation. Commencing on June Bth, the number of prisoners taken mounted up steadily until, after a week’s fighting, it had reached 100,000 and enormous masses of stores and ammunition. The strategic
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  • 286 8 Less Beer Drunk Than Twenty Years Ago, The ssle of beer in the canteens is 50 per cent, less to-d<y xhan it was twenty years ago, the Council of the Royal Army Temperance Association reported to the twenty-second annud meeting of the organisation at Caxton Hall on May
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  • 19 8 Penang :—The E <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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  • 409 8 SINCE THE DEATH OF YUAN SHI-KAL A vernacular paper has published a rather interesting account of the changes which have taken place in the Palace since the death of Yuan Shih-kai. The entrance to the Palace, the Hsin Hua Men, which used to be crowded with
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  • 511 8 Position in Szechuen. A Peking despatch to the Eastern News Agency (Japanese) says that word has come from Canton that an advanced detachment of Yannan forces under General Chang Kai-ju reached Shiachow on June 15th, when General Chu Fu-chuan the Commissioner of Defence at that place, closed the
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 735 8 i 2 I IHBBaidMI !j Clutch and Brake Linings [1 SThe best proof as to the efficiency of Ferodo brake linings is fl in the fact that they are used solely on the Underground Radways 11 of London and Paris. Quick deceleration is essential m order to II allow of
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  • 909 9 NIXON AND TOWNSHEND. The Statesman's London Corrrespondent writes from London, June 1 Strong comments on the papers relating to Knt-el-Amara are published by the Times,” in the light of special information in the possession of that journal, ‘The papers,” says the Times," purport to throw new light on the
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  • 607 9 MALAYA SAILOR’S STORY. A member of the crew of the Malaya, one of the latest who has just landed at an East Coast port with many trophies of the North Sea battle tied in his handkerchief, has given a Daily Express correspondent a remarkably graphic
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  • 160 9 PENANG STAB GARTER BUILDING FUND. The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank Balance on July 7 $5,179.53 Collected by Miss Macdonald 65.00 Collected by Mrs Souter from the staff of Pritchard &Co Ltd,: SP H $5, W S W $lO, Lye Poh Swee $3. Kim Guan $l,
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  • 50 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the fol. lowing list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. a.- uz! nn Balance on July 5 $586.09 Hde Z Lancaster monthly 25.00 Balance on July 6 $611.09 Amount previously acknowledged ...$27,308,22 Total ...$27,919 31
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  • 1118 9 HEAWOOD TIN RUBBER. FAVOURABLE PROSPECTS. The sixth annual general meeting of the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at the registered office, Glasgow, on June 6, Mr. Thomas A. Galhe (Chairman of the board of directors) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I have just received a letter of
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  • STOP PRESS NEWS.
    • 125 9 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BRITISH DEFEAT ATTACKS. Paris, July 10. The French attacked on a front of 2| miles east of Flacourt, and carried German positions over the whole line to a depth of 1| mibs. The French captured the village of Biaches and established their position from that
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    • 35 9 London, July 10. Shortly before midnight, enemy aeroplanes visited the* South-East coast. Apparently about five bombs were dropped. No damage has hitherto been reported. The anti-aircraft guns engaged the raiding machines.
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    • 27 9 Paris, July 9. The Senate concluded a debate on national defence, and passed a resolution of confidence in the Government by 251 votes to 6.
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  • 383 9 The annual report of the Singapore Diocesan Association for 1915, calls to mind the very useful work that is being done by members of the Church of England in the Diocese of Singapore, and it is satisfactory to note that the progress which the Association has made
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  • 51 9 The output from Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd., for June was 350 piculs. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending Bth inst., was 20 tons. The output of the Meglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, for June, was as follows:—Output 232 piculs, estima’ed value
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  • 67 9 The following ties are fixed for Wednesday Championship Pairs —Reid and Sharpe vJ G Allan and Muir (1); Chalmers and Fitzgerald v Harries and Threlfall (2). Capt R F A Butterworth, R E, who was here some twelve years ago and acted as adjutant for the old
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  • 76 9 CLEARANCES. TO* DAT. Perak, (E. S. Co) for Mergui. Mary Austin for Trang. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Devawongse for Rangoon. De Klerk for Singapore. Ban Fo Soon for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Nyanza for
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  • 112 9 July 10.—Belgian Children’s Day, Concert, Town Hall, 6 p.m. July 10.—P.L R.C. Shoot 4 p.m. July 11.—Public Meeting, 2nd Anniversary of the War, Town Hall, 4.30 p.m. July 14.—Ministering Children’s League Meeting Free Sc' 001, 4.30 p.m. July 15.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. July 15.—F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, Meeting,
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  • 132 9 Penang, July 10, 1916. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2'4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 j Bombay Demand Bank 174 J Moulmein Demand Bank 17
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  • 254 9 Penang, July .10, 1916. S. P. Tapioca s7| sellers. M. P. Tapioca 58 tellers Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $25.00 buyers. White Peppdr 536.50 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO non, Mace Pickings $6O sales. Cloves $4O buyers
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 61 9 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. -INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911.’ EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October, aud January. Forms for there turn
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    • 350 9 OARS. Moderate in first cost. Low in Petrol consumption. Light on Tyres. Output at present restricted owing to the Home Government requirements, but well worth waiting for. HUMBER LIMITED. Works: COVENTRY, ENGLAND. Agents everywhere. INSURANCE. The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned as agents for the Corporation are prepared to accept
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  • 712 10 THE SPECTATOR’S COMMENTS. Says the Spectator of the 13 h ultimo On Saturday last, Mr. Lloyd George addressed a meeting of his constituents at Conway. In another month he would have accomplished a year’s work at the Ministry of Munitions, and it would then be his duty
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  • 245 10 It is now certain that Gilbert, the famous French aviator, has successfully escaped. Since the day he got away he bad been going about iu dissuise, waiting a suitable opportuney to cross the Swiss frontier. He has now made the attempt and succeeded. The Petit Journal gives the
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  • 455 10 GOOD PROSPECTS FOR PRESENT FINANCIAL YEAR. The twenty-ninth ordinary general meeting of the Kin 1 a Association Ltd., was held at the Association’s Offices, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. The Hon W W Cook presided, and the others present were Messrs W H Macgregor and W Lowther Kemp
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  • 145 10 The profit and loss account of Tekka, L'd for the year ended January 31, shows a profit of £21,713 (against £25,264), which, with the balance from the previous year, make a total of £29,964. For quarterly dividends, totalling 5s per share, have been paid. The directors have written
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  • 246 10 Old Kellas Smoke-House Destroyed. A fire of comparatively serious magnitude occurred last night on O d Kellas Estate, in the Batu Gajah district, when the smoke bouse was completely burned down and rubber to the value of about $lO,OOO destroyed, says the “T. O. M.”
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  • 398 10 OUTPUTS FOR JUNE. The following are additional rubber outputs for J one Alma lbs. 23,000 Ayer Kuning (F M 8) 54,000 Ayer Tawah 24,000 Ayer Hitam 24,811 Ayer Kuning 6,000 Alor Pongsu 22,415 Brieh 13.394 Beverlac 17,038 Blackwater 12,224 Bradwall 29,411 Bungsar 3,000 Bukit Cloh 21,000 Bukit Selangor 12,942
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  • 247 10 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended July 1, there were 67 death* —4l males and 26 females, equal to a death rate of 33.29 per mille per annum, compared with 34.29 in the preceding week, and with 31.45 in the corresponding week of last year. The
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 253 10 RUBBER STAMPS. 'yHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps. I Guaranteed to be J ffi Hi I fully matured. S "W ApE ARE ABLE to guarantee the age of 1 S b/%/ our Whiskies because we mature every
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    • 339 10 GREEN OLD AGE Assured by the Occasional Use of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. «To reach a green old age and enjoy good health can only be obtained by the care of the system. It is from the little irregularities of the system that the corrynon ailments arise, and nature
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  • 1448 11 1111 STRIKING FORECAST BY AMERICAN WRITER. A well-known American writer, Mr Lewis R Freeman, has contributed to Land and Water a remarkable forecast on the effect of the war on British and German trade. He writes In America there has been a persistent tendency among bankers,
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  • 176 11 The Neues Tageblatt,” of Vienna publishes a significant letter written by Count Tisza, the Hungarian Premier, to a Budapest company which had asked him to fix a maximum price for pigs. In his letter Count Tisza makes an urgent appeal to Hungarians to bear
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  • 95 11 New York, June 1. —The Evening Sun,” commenting on an article in the London Times,” notes that Lieutenant Steinbrink, the commander of the German submarine which torpedoed the Sussex, was decorated with the Order of Merit nearly a month after his exploit, and draws
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