Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 March 1917
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Title Section20 1917-03-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 63 VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 16th MARCH, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1110 1917-03-16 1 0 in BDDDonnnnonaounnnnnnnanntj ’wanted D n a KtBBER CONSIGNMENTS c for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- c vances made. ORDERS for estate supplies. GOODS for forwarding to any s part of the world. FIRE INSURANCE business. g ALLEN DENNYS Co., D 6 Beach St. and 71,110 words
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Advertisement75 1917-03-16 1 otiaaoo XT THEN YOU ARE AWAY g VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, n Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can da a in no better way than by subscrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the a Pinang Gazette,” pnblished every75 words
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Article2432 1917-03-16 2 JUDGMENT IN TRUST DEED ACTION. Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in the Supreme Court, yesterday, dismissed the action, with costs, which Mr. Murugaser Cathiravallo brought against Messrs. Adams and Allan. Plaintiff alleged negligence on tiie part of Colonel Adams in the preparation of the trust deed in connection2,432 words
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Article162 1917-03-16 2 P rom Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, March 15. At the adjourned seventh annual meeting of Kama°an Rubber Co. held this morning, Mr. King, the Chairman, said he was in the fortunate position of having an extremely satisfactory simple report to put before the meeting. The sum of162 words
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Article78 1917-03-16 2 Messrs. Alien Dennys Co. advise us that at their 264th sale the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber Smoked ribbed sheet $152 to $l6l ,i plain 128 129 No 2S. sheet diamond 138 150 Unsmoked sheet 118 131 No 2 unsmoked sheet 105 113 Crepe fine pale78 words
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Article140 1917-03-16 2 A lengthy agenda has been circulated for the meeting of the Legislative Council on Tuesday, the 20th instant. A number of bills will come up for second and third readings and committee stage. The AngloPortuguese Commercial Treaty Bill and the Statute Laws (Amendment) Bill will be read a140 words
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Article822 1917-03-16 2 Mr H L Snowie, of Messrs Harrisons and Crosfield, leaves for Home to join up. Miss Kate Henry, matron of the Batu Gajah Hospital, has returned from long leave at Home. Singapore Chamber of Commerce has re-nominated Mr Darbishire as its member on the Legislative Council. Reuter822 words
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Article380 1917-03-16 2 MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS. The following is an excerpt from the Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Tuesday. 13 th inst. Present. Hon J Mitchell Chairman, Messrs J C Benson, A W Blackstone, F Duxbury380 words
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Article196 1917-03-16 2 Mr. Joseph BHscheck and Miss Alyce Austin “two of the greatest entertainers on the British platform today” appear at the Empire Theatre this evening and to morrow. Hundreds turned away has been the rule at their performances in the leading cities of the Empire. The196 words
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Article137 1917-03-16 2 March 17.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. March 17.—Penang Volunteers, Field Operations. March 19.—Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd, Annual Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 3 p.m. March 23.—Mayfield Rubber Plantation (S S) Ltd., Annual Meeting, 1 Weld Quay, 3 p.m. March 23.—Sungei Gettah Rubber Co., Ltd., Annual Meeting Chamber of137 words
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Advertisement379 1917-03-16 2 el ecyri c STARTERS Depress the plunger switch-»! engine starts immediately T e in the clutch and away vm, Could anything be easier? 5 gO. Can be fitted to chassis without alteration to coachwork BRITISH made with BRITISH materia] by jRk BRITISH labour 0 BRITISH soil ri te sta *i»g379 words
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Article1267 1917-03-16 3 Before Mr R D Acton in the District Court, the charge was heard yesterday, of alleged theft against Hui Chong by removing goods worth $l,OOO from the Shop No. 43, Carnarvon Street, Penang, of Wong Jin, sundry-shopkeeper, on the 15th February, 1917. Mr G N Saye appeared for1,267 words
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Article339 1917-03-16 3 A Tamil woman named Thaiamal was charged with having caused the death of her husband, Govindasamy, in Ipob, on the night of January 6. A Tamil woman named Natcharammal, who shared a room in the house of the deceased, her brother, related the story of how339 words
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Article121 1917-03-16 3 If America enters the war, more ships and more munitions will be added to the resources of the Allies, and incidentally all differences and dangers of differences over the blockade will be obliterated. But America’s contribution will, no doubt, be largely financial, and no assistance121 words
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Advertisement856 1917-03-16 3 WANTED. PENANG GOLF CLUB DEBENTURES. Shorthand-typist, for f.m.s. vtotice is hereby given that Only men able to write English 11 twenty Debentures will be drawn corrrectly and quick transcribers need for payment three months from this date, apply- By Order, Apply Box No. 66, c/o Pinang Gazette. q m HENDERSON,856 words
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Advertisement168 1917-03-16 3 A Cure that Cures There are men and women in every locality who are being racked te dsath with Rheumatism. Many of them have tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral baths, massage, etc., while others have been deoiored until they have lost all hope and patience. Little'S Orlen tai Balm168 words
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Advertisement507 1917-03-16 3 fMPIRE THEATRE J Business Manager: THOMAS SHAFTO. J "To-night and To-morrow Only. -'7 J—JOSEPH BLASCHECK, I The Ntw English Humourist and Miss ALYCE AUSTIN, The F«vourite Young Australian Vocalist and Entertainer in Society Snap-Shots. From the Queen’s Hall, London. Popular Prices Reserved Seats $2, Seats SI and 50 cts. HARMSTON’S507 words
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Article1346 1917-03-16 4 There have been so many disappointments, following upon previous circumstantial reports of the dire effects of eoonomic pressure arising out of the British blockade, that statements as to the starving condition of the German people now receive little popular credence. Consequently Reuter’s latest message which we publish1,346 words
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Article1495 1917-03-16 4 The British occupation of Baghdad has been accomplished simulThe Russian taneously with rapid Sweep Through p rO g resB by the Russian 5 a armies in Persia. A week or two ago one ot these forces captured Hamadan, and to-day, the news of an advance on Banu,1,495 words
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Article33 1917-03-16 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin itt Penang was $95 00 per picul, business done—an increase of 50 cents Tin was quoted in London yesterday £202 spot, and £2Ol 10s three months.33 words
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Article277 1917-03-16 4 The result of mining operations by the Uiu Piah Company, Limited, during the month of February was as follows: Mine output 300 piculs, approximate value $16,500. Wild elephan’s have resumed their depredations in the Nilai district, Bhutan Estate, on Saturday night being the scene of their visitation, when277 words
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Advertisement168 1917-03-16 4 ISTELASTICI I TYRES. 1 The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate h for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. j BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. j H AGENTS FOR PENANG: ĔĔ I Eastern Pacific Trading f COMPANY, LIMITED, (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) TONALEAn IS THE BRITISH APERIENT WATER. Pleasant in168 words
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Advertisement67 1917-03-16 4 e. a o.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. IN MEMORIAM. MAY. Taiping, F.M.S. 16th March, 1908. the song of woe Is after all an earthly song Yet in these ears, till hearing dies, One set slow67 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1917-03-16 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To-day. 3.46 a m. 9.38 a.m. 4.16 p.m. 10.14 p.m. To MORROW. 4 56 a.m. 10.52 a m. 6.14 p.m.38 words
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Article227 1917-03-16 5 PUSHING ON TO BAPAUME. RUSSIANS IN KERMANSHAH. ACTIVITY IN MACEDONIA. THE WEEK’S SHIPPING LOSSES Sir Douglas Haig’s forces advanced southnest and west of Bapaume, on a mile and a half frontage, also on two thousand yat ds of front south of Achiet-le-Petit, (five miles west by north of227 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration406 1917-03-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURTHER PROGRESS. London, March 14. Field Marshal Haig reports that the British line was advanced on a mile and a half of front south-west and west of Bapaume. We made progress on 2,000 yards of front south of Achiet le Petit and occupied 1000 yards[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 406 words
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Article164 1917-03-16 5 GENERAL LYAUTEY RESIGNS. London, March 15. General Lyautey, the Minister for War, resigned, after the debate on military aviation in the Chamber. General Lyautey, who objected to the debate, refused to discuss the matter raised, as prejudicial to national defence. French Air Service. Paris, March 15. The164 words
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Article87 1917-03-16 5 London, March 13. The Foreign Office informed the Liverpool Cotton Association that the Government had decided to prohibit the expert of cotton from the United Kingdom, except under licence. Effect on Egyptian Cotton. London, March 13. It is pointed out that the prohibition of export of87 words
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Article39 1917-03-16 5 A BLACK OUTLOOK. London, March 15. Reuter is informed that dispatches just received in London from unimpeachable sources indicate that the situation in Germany is becoming daily more desperate.” The position is depicted as the blackest.39 words
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Article38 1917-03-16 5 London, March 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Forster stated that arrangements had been made enabling officers below the rank of Major, and equivalent ranks in the Navy, to obtain maintenance allowance for children,.38 words
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Article23 1917-03-16 5 London, March 15. The increase during February in exports is £951,704 and in imports £3,612,322* compared with February last year.23 words
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Article21 1917-03-16 5 London, March 13. Silver is 36|, with more freely offered. There was no demand, the market being quiet.21 words
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Article21 1917-03-16 5 Sydney, March 15. Sir Ernest Shackleton has arrived here. Sir Ernest says he is going to the front.21 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration178 1917-03-16 5 ACTIVITY WEST OF MONASTIR. London, March 15. A French Macedonian communiquĕ reports great patrol and artillery activity on the Monastir front. The Italians advanced near Hill 1,050. An Austrian attack between Lakes Prespa and Malek were repulsed, with loss, leaving prisoners. British Advance in Macedonia. London, March 15. Reuter’s178 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration85 1917-03-16 5 KERMANSHAH OCCUPIED. London, March 14. The Russians have taken Kermanshah. The Pursuit in Persia. London, March 15. A Russian official report says We are pressing the retreating Turks in the direction of Sakkis and are approaching Banu. We occupied Kermanshah, after an obstinate two days’ battle. The pursuit of85 words
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Article54 1917-03-16 5 EXCISED PORTIONS. London, March 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that Mr. Atquith will make a statement on the Dardanelles Commission’s report on March 20tb. A small Government Committee, including Mr. Asquith, is at present considering the excised portions of the report, wi:h54 words
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Article21 1917-03-16 5 Rome, March 15. A semi-official report says the Italians have re-occupied Bucamez, on the west eoast of Tripoli.21 words
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Article91 1917-03-16 5 THE KING AND VICTORY. London, March 14. The Press Bureau states that H.M. the King, acknowledging the congratulations of the Allied Sovereigns and heads of States on the capture of Baghdad, expresses the confident belief that the successes and advances of the Allies are another stage on the sure91 words
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Article334 1917-03-16 5 A Pen Picture. The following graphic description of Baghdad is by Sir Austen Henry Layard—who died in 1894—British author and diplomatist, the excavator of Nineveh (Mosul) and Babylon, as a result of whose labours the British Museum now shelters the splendid specimens forming the greater part334 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article145 1917-03-16 5 LAST WEEK’S VICTIMS. London. March 14. The Admiralty announces that the arrivals during the week were 1,985, arid the sailings 1959. The vessels sank of 1,600 tons and upwards totalled 13. Those under 1,600 tons sunk were fou r The vessels unsuccessfully attacked were 16. The fishing vessels145 words
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50 1917-03-16 5 London, March 15. In the House of Commons, evidently in connection with the case of the Princess Melita, Lord Robert Cecil stated that the Imperial Government was communicating with Holland regarding her refusal to allow a defensively armed British merchantman to use a Dutch port.50 words
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Article59 1917-03-16 5 INTRIGUE WITH VON PAPEN. Ntw Yoik, Match 15. Capta, a Hindu student of Columbia University, was bailed on $5,000 on a charge of conspiring with Captain von Papen to organise a military expedition against India. It was stated that von Papen paid a huge amount to Capta59 words
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Article88 1917-03-16 5 A REPLY FROM GERMANY. Peking, March 14. Germany’s reply to the Chinese Government’s protest against submarinism was delivered just prior to the rupture of relations. It was coached in flattering terms, and expressed surprise at China’s attitude, because China had no shipping interests in the submarine88 words
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488 1917-03-16 5 The China Times gives the following details of the negotiations between China and the Entente :—On February 28 the Cabinet continued in conference from morning till evening. Seven of the Entente Powers sent in notes consenting to the tariff revision, but they desire488 words
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General News.
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Article214 1917-03-16 5 MR BON AR LAW’S EXPLAN ATON. London, March 15. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law, introducing the Supplementary Vote of Credit of £64,000,000 in respect of the financial year ending March 31st said it included payment of £18,000,000 to the Australian Government for wheat which the214 words
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Article207 1917-03-16 5 DEBATE IN THE COMMONS. London, March 14 The House of Commons debated the resolution authorising the acceptance of India’s war contribution of £100,000,000, and an amendment by Lancashire members opposing the increase of Indian, cotton duties, arising out of the offer. Mr. Chamberlain dwelt on India’s splendid207 words
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Article39 1917-03-16 5 London, March 15, The Press Bureau states that Mr Prothero has circularised the hopgrowere recommending a reduction by half of the acreage, which would be sufficient for a year’s brewing, and to substitute potatoes and vegetables,39 words
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Article44 1917-03-16 5 Singapore, March 15. At the Singapore rubber auctions 409 tons were sold. The demand was indifferent, and bidding erratic. Fine ribbed $162, fine pale $164, (with averages $156 and $l6O respectively) uusmoked $125. The lower grades were $lB below last week.44 words
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Article24 1917-03-16 5 [From a Special Correspondent.] Singapore, March 14. Messrs Fraser and Co’s Share circular says there is little movement in any section.24 words
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Article189 1917-03-16 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection La Vie Pour le Czar ...Cliuka 2. Galop Wings oj Love ~,Meyder 3. Mazurka La Jolie Patineuse Maanen 4. Waltz Ilappy Thoughts ...Prout 5. March189 words
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Obituary134 1917-03-16 5 Obituary. SIR GEORGE CHETWYND. London, March 13. The death has occurred of Sir Grorge Chetwynd, High Sheriff of Warwickshire, 1870, aged 67. Kuala Lumpur St- Andrew's Society. The Rev A D Harcus (Hon Secretary of the Selangor St. Andrew’s Society) haa received the following acknowledgment in reference to the celebration134 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article732 1917-03-16 6 [To The Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,— The lack of Irish recruits, the Irish rising in Dublin, and the question of •onscription has brought an amount of discredit to Ireland that is undeserved. People discuss Ireland with a profundity of ignorance of the state of the732 words
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Article178 1917-03-16 6 Sutsien, N. Kiang-u, February 24.About eight miles below Sutsien there was a fatal accident this morning. An express boat left here at an early hour loaded with about ninety passengers. It was a very small boat which should not have carried more than thirty passengers. Men178 words
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Article1024 1917-03-16 6 BRITISH GUNS “BEST IN THE WORLD.” Mr Percival Phillips writes to the “Daily Express” from the British Front Perhaps the most significant featnre of this winter campaign (thoroughly impressed on the enemy with high explosive) is the increasing strength of the British artillery. The gunners have1,024 words
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Article388 1917-03-16 6 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The annual general meeting for 1917 of the Bukit Klian Rubber Co., Ltd., will be held at the company’s Registered Office 14, Barrack Road, Taiping, on Monday, 26th March, 1917, at 11 o’clock. The directors’ report for the year ended 31st December 1916,388 words
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Article153 1917-03-16 6 At length the dealers in tin shares are beginning to wake up to the fact that 1 have been harping on for weeks, namely, the inexplicable unresponsiveness of the market to the high price ruling for the metal, which has been steadily soaring until it is153 words
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Article124 1917-03-16 6 Ownership of Stolen Rubber. Mr Justice Farrei-Manby at Ipoh heard an application by Mr C W H Cochrane, Acting D P P., on behalf of Kanthan Es tate, Sungei Siput, that the rubber recently stol-m from that estate and purchased by a rubber buyer emp'oyed by Mr124 words
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929 1917-03-16 6 Manila, February 9 —Jusb as the last launch full of members of the crew of the German liner Prinzess Alice was pulling away from the side of the vessel in Cebu harbour, flames were discovered rising from the forehatch of the ship, and only929 words
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Advertisement45 1917-03-16 6 If other laxatives disappoint, use pi IZ E TTC Q The dainty laxatives that really 1I Du correct chronic constipation. S 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- I ceipt of price from DR. .WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY, J SINGAPORE.45 words
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Advertisement259 1917-03-16 6 ora VIEW AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD* An ELECTRIC ORCHESTRION A PERFECT SUBSTITUTE FOR A SMALL ORCHESTRA. 1 INSTRUMENTATION —First Class Full Compass Piano, Piccolo, Violin. (Pipes), Castanets, Triangle, Xylophone U 6 Mandoline Attachment. an<l 36 MUSIC ROLLS OVER 300 SELECTIONS. At present operated by dropping a Ten Cent259 words
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Article4447 1917-03-16 7 EMIGRATION ENQUIRY COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT, Mr. N. E. Marjoribanks, i. 0.5., and the Hon’ble Khan Bahadur A. K. G. Ahtnad Tambi Marakkayar, Sahib Bahadur, the epecial officers appointed by the Governof Madras to report on the methods of recruiting and conditions of Indian Labour on the Estates4,447 words
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Article131 1917-03-16 7 The Hipe. What do you do with your rifle, son I clean it every day, And rub it with an oily rag to keep the rust away: I slope, present, and port the thing when sweating on parade, I strop my razor on the sling; the bayonet stand131 words
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Article52 1917-03-16 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Hok Canton for Port Swettenham Singapore. Hebe for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings Sitiawan and Bagau Datoh. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Deli, Edi and Langsa Kalmoa 8 a.m. Port Swettenham Singapore Ipoh52 words
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Article128 1917-03-16 7 Penang, March 15, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 ii 3 Credit ...2/4 31/32 i, 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days'sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank „165 a Moulmein Demand Bank 1644 o 3128 words
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Article135 1917-03-16 7 Penang, March 15, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $8.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $B.BO sellers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) SI6J buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper ...$33.00 sales. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $56 sellers. Cloves $4O sellers. Nutmegs135 words
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Article186 1917-03-16 7 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 27th February, 1917. Present :—Messrs. W. Peel (President), F. Duxbury, Qiah Beng Ke°, and Chee Wor Lok. Absent —Messrs. A. F. Goodrich, A. M. Goodman, and Yeoh Guan Seok. 1. The minutei of the186 words
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Advertisement25 1917-03-16 7 Manila Tags (Red Patch.) Superior quality British-made labels, •in three sizes, can be supplied at $1.50, $3 and $3.50 per 1,000. PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd.25 words
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Advertisement2327 1917-03-16 8 P.&O. —British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. 1 IFIP Japan Mail Steamship Co.Ld. j| ,ncorporated ,n Royal Char ApCal L-ine. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. MAaTScHAPPIJ P a; d u p Capita l X. ’ll (INCOBPOHATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Uabilitv of'P W (Companies Incorporated in England.) T z i ne2,327 words
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