Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 July 1916
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Title Section20 1916-07-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 167 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY 19th JULY. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement719 1916-07-19 1 DDDQDDD□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED— g D RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment. o GOODS for forwarding to any n part of the world. INSURANCE risks against Fire. g It’e specialize in the above. Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6 Beach Street, Penang. Established 1902. g»»“— —»g nannnnnnnnnnnnnunnnunnnnnnnw719 words
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Advertisement63 1916-07-19 1 DanoDUDDaaaDD □□□odd □□□uZrga a FOR $3O n X7OU can have the Pinang X Gazette posted every day n q for a whole year to your address, q a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). n u Proj ortionate Quarteily and n Half-yearly rates. q Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittance should g63 words
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EAST AFRICA.
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Article43 1916-07-19 2 London, Joly 18. The Belgians defeated an enemy force south-west of Lake Victoria, capturing 17 Europeans and many native troops, and large booty. The German losses were severe, only a remnant escaping. The enemy were pursued towards the south.— Reuter.43 words
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Article133 1916-07-19 2 London, July B.—Of the extra-Europeae theatres, East Africa alone has been active during the week. General Smuts is pressing down towards the central railway, which runs inland from Dar es-salaam. His left wing under General Lockyns penetrated to 40 miles south of Landani and his right133 words
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223 1916-07-19 2 The Press Association learns from a Belgian official source that according to to a telegram received by the Belgian Colonial Minister the Belgian forces in Central Africa are making splendid progress in their advance into German territory. The latest news from the Belgian commandant223 words
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Article307 1916-07-19 2 The capture of Wilhelmstal, following other successes by General Smuts, is regarded in official circles here as indicating the approaching cl< se of the campaign in German Eaty Africa Wilhelmstal is the capital of the Usumbara Highlands and the most important town on the Tanga railway,307 words
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Article48 1916-07-19 2 —Reuter. London July 17. Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Australian Premier, visited Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Kimberley, and made strongly imperialistic speeches. He has now sailed for Austra ia. General Botha was unable to meet him, as the former is visiting German East Africa.——Reuter. - 48 words
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404 1916-07-19 2 Interviewed by the Matin,” Mr Hughes, the Australian Premier, said All our sacrifices in the war will be in vain if we leave to Germany the means of recommencing the commercial war. The results of the economic conference will have a profound repercussion throughout404 words
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Article23 1916-07-19 2 —Reuer. London, July 17. The Reverend Cyril Argentine Alington, Headmaster of Shrewsbury Scho 1, has been elected Headmaster of Eton—Reuer. - 23 words
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Article179 1916-07-19 2 (Specially Translated). An Austrian communique says that West and North-West of Buczacz the Russians by three attacks made themselves masters of the Austrian positions. A fierce night attack drove them out. The Russians crossed the Stokhod but were driven back. Tobacco exported from the Netherlands Indies must179 words
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Article32 1916-07-19 2 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. (P. (J. Special). London, July 18. The following dividends of rubber companies are announced Cecily (Final) 80 per cent. Mount Austin 14 Carey United (Interim) 532 words
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Article21 1916-07-19 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 19. Messrs. Fraser and Co. report that share values continue to appreciate.21 words
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Article61 1916-07-19 2 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 19. A successful Navy and Army boxing tournament was held at the Palladium. The house was crowded, many being turned away. In the chief event Seaman Higgs knocked out gunner Price in the fi r st round. The boxing generally was61 words
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Article42 1916-07-19 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. Shares o S'® General. Lobitos O. 34/. 36/- 37/6 40/6 Mexican 35/- 36/3 35/- 37/S. Steamship $4lO $420 R ‘fcber (Sterling.) K. Kubu 1/6 j/9 2/. 2/642 words
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Article1456 1916-07-19 2 S. T.” Acting under doctor’s orders, the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak had resigned his See. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Clarke, of Ipoh, have been spending a short holiday at Enggor. The Hon Mr AN Kenion has proceeded to the M S V R camp for—“ S. T.” - 1,456 words
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Article48 1916-07-19 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening [.Overture Nell Gwin ...Boettger 2. Quadrille The Yeomen oj the Guard Bucalossi 3. Waltz The Harem ...Bucalossi 4. Polka Bid Small Drum Morena 5. March Cadetten ...Sousa48 words
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Article720 1916-07-19 2 blijdenstein AND CO., V. GOLDENBERG AND CO. In the Supreme Court Penang, before Mr. Justice P. J. Sprouie, yesterday, the suit was commenced in which the plaintiff claim the sum of $38,715.85 from defendan’s, as acceptors of a Bill of Exchange for £4,459 17.6 dated the 20th day720 words
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Article169 1916-07-19 2 Thanks to the liberal financial support accorded by all classes of the community in ths Federated Malay States, the Committee of Management of the Military Hospital established by these States at Blackmore End, Kimpton, Herts has been able to increase the accommodation from 80 to 168 beds.169 words
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Article845 1916-07-19 2 A PECULIAR ACCIDENT, The news of the death of Mr. Noel Walker, and the unusual circumstances attending it, created sympathetic interejt in various circles throughout Malaya, and especially among the members of the various Turf Clubs. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent sends further details of the sad845 words
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Advertisement14 1916-07-19 2 FOR SALE. Sanderson standard camera 5x4, perfect condition. Apply No. 240, c/o Pinany Gazette*14 words
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Article, Illustration1220 1916-07-19 3 BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] June 22. London’s Defenders. In the absence of the King, the 10,000 Volunteers of London were reviewed in Hyde Park by Lord French. It was an inspiring eight, and the fact that the voluntary spirit has not been killed by compulsory service was evident1,220 words
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Article344 1916-07-19 3 Major-General Sir Alfred Turner, k.c b. writes in a Home paper. Three years ago I left Sandakan, North Borneo, for Hongkong in a German Lloyd steamer, the Borneo, the only means of transport available. There were five large steamers in the magnificent harbour of Sandakan as344 words
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Article829 1916-07-19 3 M.P.’s FORECAST OF GREAT LINERS. Sir Joseph Compton-Rickett, m p, contributes to the Daily News an article in which he forecasts the coming of the submarine liner. Discussing food problems in time of war, be writes:— It has been suggested that we ought to build granaries829 words
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Article443 1916-07-19 3 [From Our Oton Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, July 16. A Society called The F.M.S. Benefit Society 5 has been established recently in the Federal Capital which, judging by the number of members who are said to be on the register, over 500 having enrolled themselves in less than443 words
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Article252 1916-07-19 3 Riding Boy Charged. Mr F K Dickson was complainant in a case brought against Meer Daud, a riding boy,” in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Saturday. Mr Dickson grave evidence that accused had been working fairly well up to the commencement of the Bu’an Puasa,” since252 words
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Advertisement544 1916-07-19 3 CERTIFIED MATERNITY NURSE (English) open to engagements. Apply Mrs. G. R. STEVENS, 1, Orchard Road, Singapore 680—w s 29-7 Englishman, single, (38), with civil Service training at Home, and many years’ experience at Home and in the East, DESIRES CHANGE for excellent reason. Can 1 andle large staff, Clerks or544 words
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Advertisement8 1916-07-19 3 era wmsi we® Used the VZorld Over .CARS8 words
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Advertisement133 1916-07-19 3 Never too late to cure Neuralgia If you are suffering now from the gripping twitching pains of neuralgia —if you suffered yesterday and expect to suffer to-morrow —yes if you’ve suffered all your life from the agonies of neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, backache, toothache, earache, sprain?, strains, or swellings, now is133 words
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Article18 1916-07-19 4 Tan.—On July 17, at 82, Amoy Street, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Tan Kok Sin, a son.18 words
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Article31 1916-07-19 4 Tonkin—Lea.—Ac the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on July 15th, by the Rev. W. Murray, Sydney Tonkin to Ethel Beatrice, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lea, cf Oxley House, Singapore.31 words
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Article1262 1916-07-19 4 That the Germans are losing their erstwhile confidence is not to be doubted. It is possible to go further and to accept the altered tone of their newspapers and publicists as sufficient evidence of a growing uneasiness which neutral observers have emphasised repeatedly since the Crown Prince’s legions1,262 words
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Article1761 1916-07-19 4 Hats off to the men of Kent, the little band in Trones wood that Where Duty never faltered 1 Their Leads.” stand takes a foremost place among the countless wonderful achievements of British regiments of the line, wherever they have fought and conquered against heavy odds. The1,761 words
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Advertisement159 1916-07-19 4 S' GINS ”1 j Jas. Coutts (London) Old Tom. do Dry. Coates Plymouth Qin. J Hollands (Geneva) in Flasks. I Erven Lucas Bols. in stone and glass 3 I Special Quotations for Quantities. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR fe CO. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. I PENANG. I e csukbo «bib •«■■>B «mb anal159 words
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Advertisement33 1916-07-19 4 “Ek O.” RACE DINNERS. Tuesday 25th July Thursday 27th Saturday 29th SPECIAL CURRY TIFFIN Wednesday 26th July. DANCING AFTER DINNER Thursday 27th July AND Saturday 29th LATEST MUSIC BY THE "E. 0." ORCHESTRA.33 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 1916-07-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Y ater. 3-03 a.m. 9-10 a.m. 2-49 p.m. 9 39 p.m.26 words
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Article245 1916-07-19 5 THE BRITISH CAPTURES. STORY OF THE WEST KENTS. GENERAL HAIG AND MUNITIONS. FIGHT WITH A SUBMARINE. The British troops menace the German lines to a still greater degree by farther successes on the left flank, where besides capturing 1,000 yards farther north, they took (Drillers and La Boisselle.245 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article696 1916-07-19 5 [Rbotrb’s Tblbcbaus.] LATEST BRITISH SUCCESSES. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, July 17. General Haig reports further important successes. We stormed and captured the German second line on a front of 1500 yards northwest of le-Petit and we a’ill farther widened the gap in the German second line[Rbotrb’s Tblbcbaus.] - 696 words
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Article331 1916-07-19 5 London, July 6 —Major-General Maurice, Director of Military Operations of the British General Staff, said All the time of the desperate fighting on the Verdun front we were fulfilling the role requested by General Joffre. According to General Joffre’s plan we conserved our troops and accumulated supplies331 words
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Article463 1916-07-19 5 London, July B.—On the western front the chief centre of interest is the zone of the Brirish right wing, where with the co-opera-tion of the French army a great offensive began on the Ist July. For more than a week there tad been heavy bombardments all along463 words
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Article172 1916-07-19 5 TRADE UNIONIST DECISION. London, June 18. The National Conference of Trade Unionists, in London, decided to postpone the holidays till the end of the war. General Haig’s Appeal. At the Trade Unionist Conference, letter was lead from General Sir Douglas Haig appealing to the munition makers to support172 words
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Article65 1916-07-19 5 IMPERIAL UNIONIST COMMITTEE. London, July 18. The Imperial Committee, which has been re-christened the Imperial Unionist Association, will watch the negotiations between the Government and the Nationalists. Seventy six Peers and 98 M.P.’s have hitherto joined. Lord Salisbury presided at a meeting yesterday evening, when a resolution was65 words
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Article22 1916-07-19 5 London, July 16. New Z°aland has subscribed £44,000 for the dependents of those who died in the Jutland battle.22 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration257 1916-07-19 5 THE RUSSIAN SUCCESS. Petrograd, July 18. A Russian communique shows that the fighting in Volhynia is partly east of Svinjuchi, where “we broke the enemy’s resistance and partly on the Lower Lipa, both on the south-western sector of the Lutsk salient. It was on the Lipa that the bulk257 words
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Article121 1916-07-19 5 Lemberg, which the Russians are now so seiiously menacing, derives its name from Leopolis, the title given it in the thirteenth century by the Ruthenian Prince Daniel, who founded it for his son Leo. The Polish form is Lvov, and it is the capital of the Austrian Crownland121 words
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Article40 1916-07-19 5 “STOP THE WAR” PARTY. London, July 18. The “Morning Post” correspondent at Budapest says the popular leader, Count Karolyi, has resigned the Chairmanship of the Hungarian Independence Party to form a new party to demand immediate peace.40 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article29 1916-07-19 5 THE TRENTINO PRESSURE. London, July 18. An Italian communiquĕ records continued Italian progress at Pasubio, and on the Posina and Astico, despite vigorous resistance by the enemy.29 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article374 1916-07-19 5 THE MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS. London, July 18. In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir H. Craik, Mr. Chamberlain announced that he had asked the Viceroy to expedite the consideration of the report regarding the medical arrangements in Mesopotamia by the authorities in India, and to address it to374 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article160 1916-07-19 5 NEWCASTLE STEAMER’S SUCCESS. London, July 18. The Press Bureau announces that the captain of the British Steamer Le Coq (3,419 ton’ of Newcastle) reports that on June 18'h a submarine opened fire on his vessel from a range of four miles and rapidly closed in. The160 words
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Article98 1916-07-19 5 THE RETURN VOYAGE. New York, July 17. There is excitement over the forthcoming departure of the submarine Deutschland. A message from the German Foreign Secretary, Herr von Jagow, is published. He says if the British are dastardly enough to sink the Deutschland the United States will be bound98 words
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Article29 1916-07-19 5 London, July 15. The steamers Euphorbia (British) and Sirra (Italian) were sunk. A German Victim. Stockholm, July 1. A Russian submarine torpedoed the German steamer Cyrna.29 words
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Article25 1916-07-19 5 PROBABLE RENEWAL. London, July 18. There are indications that owing to th severity of the blockade, Germany wiil resume extreme submarine methods.25 words
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General News.
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Article98 1916-07-19 5 THE DECISION. London, July 18. Casement’s appeal against his conviction for high treason was dismissed by the Appeal Court. The Court’s Finding. At the bearing of the Casement case the Attorney-General wts not called. The Court held that adherence to the King’s enemies without the Red n constituted98 words
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Article69 1916-07-19 5 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Cnamberlain said he had been informed by telegraph of the lamentable incident north of Karachi, and had asked for a full report. Meanwhi'e he had taken steps to ensure that troops will not be moved69 words
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Article619 1916-07-19 5 Big popular demonstrations at Amsterdam and Rotterdam on July 13, accompanied in the latter city by police charges with drawn sabres and the smashing of shop windows, furnish further evidence, if such be needed, of the serious stage which the dear food problem has reached in619 words
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Article, Illustration875 1916-07-19 6 PIERCING THE AUSTRIAN FRONT. Writing from Petrograd at the end of the first week of the Russian offensive the special correspondent of the Daily Telegraph said Every day the signal character of the Russian success in Volhynia and Galicia becomes more evident. Our Allies have torn two875 words
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Article779 1916-07-19 6 PREMIER’S LADYBANK SPEECH. In his speech at Ladybank amongst his own people, Mr. Asquith nearly broke down when speaking of his old friend Lord Kitchener. His eyes moistened, his lips quivered. Mrs Asquith glared at him with anxious solicitude. He stiffened himself and carried on. It was a779 words
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Article1365 1916-07-19 6 VISIT BY F.M.S. CHAMBER OF MINES. By kind invitation of Mr. J A Russell whose firm are agents and secretaries for the Malayan Collieries, Ltd., a large party comprising over 50 members of the F M S. Chamber of Mines paid a visit to the Com pany’s coal1,365 words
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Article176 1916-07-19 6 Kuala Lumpur v. Klang, The Rugby football match between Kuala Lumpur and Klang on the Kuala Lumpur Padang on Saturday produced a very closely contested game, the home side scraping horn»», as they have so often done against K’ang, by the smallest of margins —two tries (6 points)176 words
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Article111 1916-07-19 6 An affray broke out on Saturday on board the steamer Yacob, which had arrived at Singapore from China ports, Chinese passenger coolies being engaged in a fight which at one time threatened to become seriou'». A number of men were injured, and several jumped overboard in111 words
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Advertisement12 1916-07-19 6 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE12 words
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Advertisement480 1916-07-19 6 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. I SANA ®I I f A ML'v Ji V I» ■K WWW- z '-k X wi h Ns. B THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD S H A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS [NSPEPSIA AND ANAEMIA. Evervone who is run-down, weak or ill, I tions) is480 words
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Article1014 1916-07-19 7 SECRETARY OF CRITERION PRESS LTD., FINED. In the District Coart, Penang, to-day, before Mr. W. C. Michel), the Secretary of the Criterion Press, Ltd., appeared on a gammons issued at the instance of Mr. H. G. Sarwar, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, for (1) failing to file the1,014 words
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Article299 1916-07-19 7 ALLEGED FORGERY. At Penang Assizes, yesterday afternoon before Mr Justice L P Ebden and a jury consisting of Messrs W H Locks, A P Foley, W Cartwright, S C Blacker, H G W Caunter, Boey Tiang Hock and M Ghouse Meati. Ooi Hock Tian, formerly a clerk in299 words
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Article170 1916-07-19 7 The shoot in the Walker Challenge Shield on Monday resulted O »5 JS ro o se u. OC J- cS cB >. Miss Mathieu 28 33 26 87 Mrs Liston 24 29 28 81 Mrs Durege 29 25 23 77 Mrs Sproule 20 17 15 52170 words
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Article38 1916-07-19 7 The following ties are fixed for Friday Singles Handicap—H Starr —5) v W Houston (scr) (1); G B Fitzgerald (scr) v Captain W Brown (scr); (2); S C Ambrose (scr) v W Hamilton —2) (3).38 words
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Article108 1916-07-19 7 Mrs Hall, Alor Star, sends the eighth list of subscriptions to the Kedah Aeroplane Fund, as follows Already acknowledged ...$14,915.50 Mr and Mrs Fred Darby, (third subscription) 10.00 L Forbes Esq 25.00 Wong Chin Fook, (Kulim) 100.00 D O’s Clerks and Penghulus, Kulim 28.50 J A Symes108 words
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Article1082 1916-07-19 7 GERMANY’S CHANCE OF SAVING HER ALLY. The condition of the Austro-Hungarian army is a matter of capital interest to the Allies at this present moment for although that army is second in numbers and in fighting power to that of Germany, its collapse must almost certainly ruin1,082 words
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Article598 1916-07-19 7 cue uuhuiii S.F.P.” SINGAPORE ALTERNATIVE. (From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 19. At a meeting- of some Chinese it was resolved to approve of the income tax but if it was thought inadvisable, then the meeting suggested a ten per cent, assessment tax. Mr. Tan Kim Eangcue uuhuiii —“ S.F.P.” - 598 words
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Article869 1916-07-19 7 The Swedish Admiralty states that since the beginning of the war more than 600 mines have been driven ashore on the Swedish coast, and that more than 500 have been destroyed by Swedish marines. A Japanese shipping firm, Messrs. Hiroumi and Co., Kobe, has declared a dividend of869 words
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Article58 1916-07-19 7 The homeward mail closes at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Registration till 8 a.m. the same day. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Tongkah Malacca 12-30 p.m. Rangoon Palitana 2-30 p.m. Saturday. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Matin- I Nellore 9 a.m. tiusjAEgypt and >Reg. up to58 words
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Article40 1916-07-19 7 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £163 10s spot, and £164 5s three months. A Government Gazette extraordinary was issued on Saturday, extending for another three months the existence of the power of the Army Act lo.ally.40 words
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Article126 1916-07-19 7 Penang, July 19, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank 2*4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’sight126 words
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Article30 1916-07-19 7 July 19 and 20.—Peuang Golf Club, Ladies’ Spoon Competition. July 21.—Penang Rural Board Meeting Land Office, 3 p.m. July 24. —Penang Normal classes re-open 8 a.m Free School.30 words
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Advertisement53 1916-07-19 7 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath, use the dainty laxative They gently assist nature and wifi help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co.,53 words
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Advertisement303 1916-07-19 7 I Plain Crutbs j »n the subject of Health are the only JJ 5 acceptable pronouncements. ExagE gerated statements, end by convincH ing no one—rather do they create sus- picion, and give rise to doubt. But K yon may safely listen to universal H opinion. The public have for tong303 words
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Advertisement2545 1916-07-19 8 P. 8 0.-B. 1.-APGAR N. Y. K. Jjrv K. P. M. fe.,™" MAIL AND passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. U. KON maatschappij V PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. /mcnnpOMTED lit HOLLAND > OHIMA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV. CO, LTI MAIL SERVICES. a II (HIWDMMTW IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (for2,545 words
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