Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 73 VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 28th MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement908 1917-03-28 1 g inaDnanDauonnaDannDnaaaoDatj -•wanted g RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS c c for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- D vances made. ORDERS for estate supplies. o GOOPS for forwarding to any a part of the world. FIRE INSURANCE business. ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6 Beach St. and 7 Union908 words
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Advertisement85 1917-03-28 1 ana n ■□□□□□twinKDn© IX THEN YOU ARE AWAY g g V V on leave you want to keep a r, in touch with Malayan affairs, q g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. Thia you can da o in no better way than by Bubscrib- g c ing to the Weekly85 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article1051 1917-03-28 2 AHEAD OF THE MAIL. London, February 21—The committee on Commercial and industrial policy, of which Lord Balfour of Burleigh is chairman, recommends that, in view of the experiences of the war, special steps ought to be taken to stimulate the production of foodstuffs, raw materials, and manufactures1,051 words
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Article153 1917-03-28 2 Petrograd, Feb. 14.—The arrest of members of the Munitions Committee is attributed to General Protopopoff (Minister for War) who had already announced his belief that all the public bodies in Russia were animated by revolutionary ideas. It is understood :hat the majority of the Ministers, including153 words
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Article199 1917-03-28 2 London, Feb. 14—In the House of Commons yesterday Mr J F Hope, First Lord of the Treasury, said the Government was endeavouring to employ all able bodied interned aliens on the land during the forthcoming season, but compulsion was not applicable to civilians. Mr. H. A. L. Fisher,199 words
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138 1917-03-28 2 London, February, 14.—At a courtmartial held here yesterday Major-General Sir Francis Lloyd, General Officer Commanding the London district, speaking of the soldiers’ perils in London, said the public houses ought not to be abused so much. Many publicans were playing the game. He regretted he had138 words
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Article55 1917-03-28 2 London, Feb 15.—The Amsterdam correspondent of the “Daily Chronicle” reports that an American who has just left Germany, after having resided there since the outbreak of the war states: “During the food riots at Kiel and Leipzig some time ago the soldiers refused to fire upon the55 words
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312 1917-03-28 2 Amsierdam, Feb. 18.—The Telegraaf publishes a remarkable narrative obtained from a German first-class seaman who gained the Iron Cross in the battle of Jutland, and who subsequently deserted from the German navy owing to the bad food supplied to the men on the ships. He312 words
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Article250 1917-03-28 2 London, March 13.—The development in the past week on the British front in France has been of considerable importance. The capture of Irles was very skilfully conducted. The fact that approximately three hundred prisoners were taken proves that the enemy were unprepared to evacuate the250 words
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Article228 1917-03-28 2 In Mesopotamia the British advance north of Baghdad continues. Very evidently its unexpected speed turned the Turkish defeat at Kut into a rout. To start from an advanced base in the nighbourhood of Kut and cover a hundred ami thirteen miles of difficult country in exactly a228 words
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Article100 1917-03-28 2 The chief event of the week has been a revolution in Russia whereby the Duma committee secured power and control, with the support of the entire army and the Generals in the field. The executive provisional Government issued a manifesto whereof the principal provisions are:—political amnesty, freedom of100 words
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Article105 1917-03-28 2 The German press indicates also alarm at the result of Baghdad, and nervousness regarding Russia, which is considered as revealing determination in the prosecution of the war more vigorously than ever. It is significant that the German Chancellor, addressing the Prussian Diet, omitted mention of the Russian105 words
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Article97 1917-03-28 2 India’s contribution to the war loan of one hundred millions, the result of a spontaneous suggestion by the Indian members of the Viceroy’s Council, was accepted by Parliament with gratitude on behalf of the Empire. Correspondents at the front report that the British have ente-ed Bapaume. The German press97 words
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Article135 1917-03-28 2 The House of Commons agreed to an additional vote of sixty millions, sterling, to the end of the financial year. This amount is necessary to account for unforeseen items, namely wheat from Australia to an amount of eighteen millions, amounts advanced to the Allies and Dominions of twenty-three135 words
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Article85 1917-03-28 2 The following are the latest quotation! in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. no an Shares J? s’® s aQ M V) General. E. Smelting (Or? $7.10 s7| s7| 5>7 i Straits T. $37 $37 J $37 j $3B Rubber (Dollar). Glenealy $2.35 $2.45 $2.1685 words
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Article81 1917-03-28 2 Messrs Cunningham, Clark <fc Co., Pen+ng, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. 1. Diamond smoked sheet $l43 45 2. Plain smoked sheet $l38 —$140 3. Diamond unsmoked sheet $l23 —$125 4. Plain unsmoked sheet81 words
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Article93 1917-03-28 2 The Monthly Medal Competition for March resulted as follows nett L C Robinson 52 49= 101—24 =77 C C Rogers 40 38= 78+ 1 =79,, TE Winfield 46 46= 92—12=80 8F B Martin 38 42= 80+ 1 =Bl G B Fitzgerald 44 47= 91— 9=82 G A93 words
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Article82 1917-03-28 2 The increase of the Indian cotton duties was debated in Parliament on March 14th and produced some opposition on the part of Lancashire members adhering to free trade views, but Government firmly upheld the new duties which were carried by 265 to 125. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, exhorting82 words
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Article323 1917-03-28 2 —Ex. Another good house turned up to last night’s picture entertainment at the Empire Theatre aud the programme consisting of two detective drama’s, Charlie Chaplin, and other supporting films, was well received. The same programme will be repeated tonight for the last time and to-morrow niuht there will—Ex. - 323 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement106 1917-03-28 2 A Knife Thrust would ba welcome to many compared with the vicious shooting, stabbing pains of Sciatica. Yet these are the men who have not heard about LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM, and the miraculous lehef it brings to the tortured sciatic nerve. Just rub a little in wheie the pain is106 words
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Advertisement554 1917-03-28 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. fr aser chalmers, ltd, «INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) FOR SALE SINGAPORE BRANCH. One four cylinder, two eeater, Baby Peugeot Car. "W” UTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Apply Box No. 72, c/o Pinang Gazette. P ow r er f At or ney for the above firm, dated London, Feb uary554 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous120 1917-03-28 2 Wfjere Everybody soes. Penang s Popular Play~Jiousc EmpireTHEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night!! Last Night of the Famous Detective 4 Reel Drama Entitled THE DEVIL’S GAP. There’s scenes that Grip and Thrill thick and fast in this Great Photo Drama. CHARLIE CHAPLIN is also to be seen at the120 words
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Article1667 1917-03-28 3 TASK OF CLEARING UP. Deli, March 20 —The following telegram, dated 19th March, 1917, has been received from Eye-witness” in Mesopotamia, dated 18th March Baghdad, March 15. —We captured Mushaidie yesterday on the Tigris right bank, a station on the Baghdad Railway, twenty miles north of the city.1,667 words
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Advertisement1065 1917-03-28 3 WANTED WAR TAX ORDINANCE 1917. Dresser-Conductor Tapping Conductor> Indian, none but I /‘OR MS (marked WI) for notifying the experienced men need apply. Apply Collector that a person is chargeable with copies of testimonials to with War Tax can be obtained on appliBox 70, c/o Pinang Gazette. cafcion to the1,065 words
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Advertisement384 1917-03-28 3 RUBBER STAMPS. -THE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, A Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Robber Stamps MARTIN’S Ben Fransch Middel voor alle Ongeregeldheden. Duizende Dames houden een doos van Martin s Pillen in huis. zoodat bij het eerste teeken vaneenige Ongeregeldheid een dosis tijdigkan384 words
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Advertisement351 1917-03-28 3 Summer Diarrhoea No epidemic kills babies with such appalling swiftness and in such great x numbers as this dreaded complaint. i H According to reports, this infant scourge is again with us, and the rapid rise in the infantile mortality rate will strike fear to the heart of many an351 words
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Article1092 1917-03-28 4 There is a danger that in our absorption in the progress of the great war we may lose sight of duties that lie at our feet. In following the manoeuvres of Navies and Armies we may be blind to happenings at our own doors, and may neglect opportunities1,092 words
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Article1278 1917-03-28 4 Conscription will be one of the issues in the Australian elections. The Australian As Mr. Tudor, leader of Elections. the opposition, states m his electoral address, the Labour party will go to the country with the voluntary system one of the chief planks of its platform. The1,278 words
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Article32 1917-03-28 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $102.50 per picul, business done —an increase $1.25. Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £2lB spot, and £217 lOs three months.32 words
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Article380 1917-03-28 4 Sarawak Gazette.” The following was the rubber quotation in London on March 26, recswed today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Ed Smoked Sheet 3s lid [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead i Co A new company, Messrs A C Harper and Co, Ltd, has been registered It takes•' Sarawak Gazette.” - 380 words
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Advertisement89 1917-03-28 4 I y PERRIER The Champagne of TABLE WATERS. STOCKED IN QUARTS, PINTS, SPLITS. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO HOTELS and CLUBS. SOLE AGENTS: Caidbech, Mocgregor co., PENANG. ISTELASTICI g The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate g for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. E BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. ĔĔ AGENTS89 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-28 4 “e. a o." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. Pinang Gazette Press, 5 LIMITED. TELEPHONES. J Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office; 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 22143 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous41 1917-03-28 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 2 53 am. 8.56 a m 3.02 p.m. 9.<5 pm. Tomorrow. 3 17 a.m. 9.13 a m. 3.25 p.m. 10.22 pm.41 words
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Obituary26 1917-03-28 4 DEATH. Ross.—Suddenly, on March 21, at Seremban Hospital, Donald Ross, Manager, Kanaboi Mil es, Jelebu, eldest son of the late Mr A Ross of Tain, Rosshire-26 words
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Article138 1917-03-28 5 SEVERE STRUGGLES. IMPERIAL PREFERENCE PROPOSAL. EVENTS IN RUSSIA. THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS. There has been practically no further movement of the British line in France, but the French who are already almost due south of St. Qientin, have been engaged in severe struggles farther south, between the eastern bank138 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration556 1917-03-28 5 [Rbuter’s Telegrams]. DIFFICULTIES OVERCOME. London, March 27. A French communique says Between the Somme and the Oise, our artillery dispersed an enemy gathering between Benay and Urvillers. South of the Oise, we mado important progress in the lower Coucy Forest. We occupied Folembray and La Feuille, notwithstanding the[Rbuter’s Telegrams]. - 556 words
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Article76 1917-03-28 5 London, March 26. The Daily Express says the Prussian airman, Prince Friedrich Katl, has died from wounds. He was recently reported missing. Rumanian Jubilation. Jassy, March 27. The British and French successes have aroused the greatest enthusiasm in Rumania. The newspapers are torn from the hands of76 words
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Article60 1917-03-28 5 London, March 27. An unprecedented crop of alarmist circumstantial rumours throughout Great Britain during the week-end led Mr. Thorne to ask Mr. Bonar Law in the House of Commons for information regarding the reports of invasions in Scotland, Lowestoft and elsewhere. Mr. Bonar Law said he bad heard60 words
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Article141 1917-03-28 5 A MAGIFICENT RESULT. Ottawa, March 27. Sir Thomas White, Canada’s Finance Minister, in announcing that the new Loan of £30,000,000 has been over subscribed by £20,000,000 states that the applications aggregated over 40,000. The increase of small subscriptions was most gratifying. The result is a most notable141 words
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Article56 1917-03-28 5 £400,000 000 FOR STATE PURCHASE. London, March 27. It is understood that if the State purchase of the liquor trade is carried out the value of stocks of whisky in bond in Great Britain, estimated at over £160,000 000, must be added to the £300,000,000 payable to56 words
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Article72 1917-03-28 5 London, March 23. In the House of Common», Captain Bathurst stated that 93,624,000 pounds of tea was bonded in London on February 28 h and 383,372,647 pounds was withdrawn last year. Arrangements for lowering the selling price of tea would be enforced on May 18th. The Food72 words
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Russia.
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Article354 1917-03-28 5 tartars with new regime. Petrograd, March 27. Advices from Tashkent report that the Kirghiz Tartars and Sarts have joined the revolution. There were great festivals in the towns and villages, which were beflagged. Thanksgiving services were held in the Mosques. General Kuropatkin addressed 200,000 demonstrators at Tashkent. Madame354 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article78 1917-03-28 5 GENERAL CADORNA’S STATEMENT. Rome March 27. Signor Barzalai, who is visiting the front, conversed with General Cadorna, who referred to the reports of a coming great enemy offensive against Italy. General Cadorna said the Italian army was quite prepared. He had himself has neglected nothing to meet78 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article44 1917-03-28 5 U. S. REPLY. Washington, March 27. The United States reply to the German proposal for exemption of ships, says The Government is- seriously considering whether or not the treaties have not been already abrogated by Germany’s flagrant violations of their provisions.”44 words
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Article24 1917-03-28 5 Washington, March 27. President Wilson has o> dared the Corps of Marines to be brought up to a war strength of 17,400.24 words
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Article21 1917-03-28 5 London, March 21. It is stated that twelve Belgian relief ships have been sunk by submarines since 1914.21 words
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Article25 1917-03-28 5 Washington, March 27. The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate transfer of the Appam to her British owners, (Elder-Dempster and Co., Ltd., Liverpool).25 words
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General News.
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Article270 1917-03-28 5 SLOGAN OF THE LABOUR PARTY. VOLUNTARY SYSTEM TARIFF REVISION. Melbourne, March 26. The country is in the throes of a general election. Most members of the Federal Parliament have gone to their constituencies to open the campaign, which will be bitterly fought between the supporters of Mr. Hughes270 words
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Article149 1917-03-28 5 IMPORTANT REQUEST TO GOVERNMENT. London, March 27. A meeting of members of the House of Lords and of the House of Commons supporting the principle of Imperial Preference, resolved io view of the Paris Economic Conference’s resolutions in June, 1916, and in view of the fact that Lord149 words
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Article90 1917-03-28 5 London, March 22. Messis Montagu Co.’s report, dated March 22nd, says the market is apathetic. The arrivals were small until to-day, when a large cousignm-nt from America was delivered. There has been a certain amonnt of general demand, and home bear covering on the part of Indian90 words
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Article16 1917-03-28 5 Loudon, March 26. Cotton 9/0. Silver 72£. shellacs 56 Stocks 1,220, 1,057, 10.16 words
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Article69 1917-03-28 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 28. The half yearly report of Singapore Harbour Board says there is a credit on income over expenditure of $1,498,290, an increase of $414,564. It is proposed to carry forward $699,357, and to place to reserve $200,000. Wharf tonnage had increased69 words
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Article46 1917-03-28 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. 1. Selection Of English Song ...Godfrey 2. Japanese Dance ...Thomas 3' Waltz L'estasi ...Arditi 4. Polka The Students ...Coote 5. March The Advance Guard Hume46 words
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Article477 1917-03-28 5 Mr R G Ladell, of Eiinburgh Estates, Selangor, is leaving for Home. Mr H J V Sinclair has resumed duty after his. recent attack of appendicitis. Lieut F E Dilley, of the Borneo Co., proceeds home shortly to join up, and his experience in the S V477 words
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Article159 1917-03-28 5 The annual general meeting of the St George’s Girls’ Home was held at the Home on Tuesday. There were present, Mrs Biggs (Pesisident), Mrs Voules, Mrs May, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Souter, Mrs Gilman (Hon Secretary), Mr F V Harris (Hon Treasurer), and the Colonial Chaplain (V159 words
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Article68 1917-03-28 5 OFFICIALS APPOINTED. [From Our Own Correspondent,} Singapore, March 28. The following officials have been appointed in coonection with the War Tax on Incomes under the Bill passed by the Legislative Council. Mr A M Pountney, Collector-General, all Divisions. Mr C G Seth, Collector, Singapore. Mr G Flower68 words
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Article41 1917-03-28 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 28. At Singapore Assizes a Malay chauffeur was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for causing death by a rash act. The Chief Jnstce said in future cases the penalty would be heavier.41 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article397 1917-03-28 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette Sir,—l see y< ur correspondent A New Zealander has not quite grasprd the point of Mr Morrison’s letter on the subject of Movies in Malaya.” Mr Morrison did not suggest that exactly the same show at the same price as397 words
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Article163 1917-03-28 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —It would be a good idea if the F.M.S. Railways Administration could start a motor bus and motor lorry service between Bukit Mertajam and Kulim. Since the advent of the Railway in Kedah, there is much traffic between the abovementioned163 words
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Article256 1917-03-28 5 operation on the Ist July next.—" B. NBorneo Herald.” An inquiry was held yesterday afternoon by Mr. S. H Langston into the death of a Chinese who lived in 319, Bridge Street, Jelutong. A brother of the deceased said the latter was suffering from venereal rheumati-m. Onoperation on the Ist July next.—" B. N-Borneo Herald.” - 256 words
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Article7124 1917-03-28 6 CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW OF 1916. WELD QUAY RECLAMATION. HON. MR. MITCHELL’S SERVICES TO PENANG. The thirty-first annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Mr. John Mitchell, the Chairman, presided, and the others present were7,124 words
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Article193 1917-03-28 7 A meeting of the Penang Rural Board was held yesterday afternoon. The following were present :—Messrs. A Cavendish (Chairman), C G May, C D Ahearne, Cheah Seng Yean, Dr J Gray and Mr Chee Kok Fee (Secretary), The minutes of last meeting were confirmed. The meeting considered193 words
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Article128 1917-03-28 7 At the meeting of Municipal Commissioners, held yesterday afternoon, there were present Messrs. W. Peel (President), A M Goodman, Yeoh Guan Seok, Quah Beng Kee, Chee Wor Lok, L M Bell (Eugir eer), and LAC Biggs (Secretary.) The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. The tender of128 words
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Article335 1917-03-28 7 Before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.c.) at Singapore Assizes the case was continued in which the Hindustani named Amanat Ali, an ex bugler of the sth Brahmins, was charged with mischief by causing fire to a dwelling house at Pasir Panjang, and with unlawfully335 words
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Article106 1917-03-28 7 The Brazilian Note forwarded to Berlin through the Brazilian blockade and the threatened destruction of neutral shipping points out that it is impossible to evade the conventions and treaties to which Brazil is a party, and laments Germany’s offence to the sovereignty of countries106 words
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Article62 1917-03-28 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Perak, (E. 8. Co. for Deli. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Tongkah 12.30 p.m. Friday. Negapatam and Madras 10.30 a.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore 2.30 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, N 7 p.m. Mauritius, India, Reg. up to62 words
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Article56 1917-03-28 7 March 31.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 pm. April 6.—Good Friday. April 6,7, 9.—Government Holidays. April 14. —Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 11.30 a.m. April 25. —Birthday of Yang di Per Tuan (Government Holiday in Negri Sembilan.) May 28.—Whit Monday. Government Holiday. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor.56 words
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Article121 1917-03-28 7 Penang, March 28, 1917. (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 15/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 31/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days'sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank ~165 Moulmein Demand Bank 164 o 3 days'sight121 words
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Article136 1917-03-28 7 Penang, March 28, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $B.lO sales. M. P. Tapioca $8.40 sales. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4l sellers. Trang Pepper ...$33.00 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5B sellers. Cloves $4O sellers. Nutmegs136 words
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Advertisement142 1917-03-28 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. INCORPORATED 1865 fastness In force Dec. 31st, 1914 Gold Currency $2lB millions. Iota! Assets Dec. 31st 1914 $64 millions. I «come during year 1914 $l5 millions HE SUN LIFE does the greatest Annuity Business in the World. CHE SUN LIFE’S BONUSES are the largest paid by142 words
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Advertisement190 1917-03-28 7 El Economy. 1 I I With LEA PERRIHS Sauce, a f cw drops only are necessary S to give a delicious and appetizing flavour to the plainest dish. ĔĔ A far larger quantity of a S cheaper sauce fails to give the same satisfaction. S *cl I tn white JT190 words
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Advertisement2425 1917-03-28 8 P. O. —British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. AND A'W AUSTRALIA AND CHINA DIA Anrar I inp Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld fSTTJ E B d sal INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. B MAA Reserve Fund’ 2(w ,W.) T w ra S 11/ (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) I Reserve Liability of2,425 words
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