Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1835. No. 140. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 15th JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1024 1917-06-15 1 c i aoDODOLDUDonanaann□□□□□□□□ WANTED kuhheb consignments 0 for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- c vances made. g r ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. P GOODS for forwarding to any D part of the world. E FIRE INSURANCE business. 0 n ALLEN DENNYS Co., a 6 Brach St.1,024 words
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Advertisement89 1917-06-15 1 ■unonDDMonnDDßQanDO D,| ae:aa s 8 XX7 HBN YOU ABE AWAY 2 a VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affair», a a Social, Commercial, Mming, q Planting, Ac. This you enn do a in no better way than by Bubacnc- ing to the Weekly Edition89 words
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Article1455 1917-06-15 2 Sir Edward and Laiy Brockman are expected shortly in I’aiping. Mr J H M Robson has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Japan. Mr and Mrs Kellie Smith and family are staying at Batu Ferringhi. Mr Sidney Morgan has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Australia. Mr P McDermont,1,455 words
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Article63 1917-06-15 2 Per N Y K.— To Singapore Mr A P Ager, Mrs Tobutt, Mr F W Roe, Mis* Brewer, Major and Mrs Harrington, Mr McDermot, Mr and Mrs P Davey, Mr L M Nalder, Mr 8 Baster, and Mrs L Blackford. Per N Y K.—To Singapore Mr63 words
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Article18 1917-06-15 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for May Strathisla lbs. 19,650 Terne rl oh H 8,95318 words
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Article991 1917-06-15 2 DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NORTH. Peking, May 31.—The President has received many telegrams from the Tuchuns. One from Chang Chok-lum, at Fengtien requests the reinstatement of Tuan Chi-jui failing which, a breach of the relationship with the Central Government will be declared. Ngai Chi-chung has also sent a991 words
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Article725 1917-06-15 2 Everyone is agreed to the principle that in time of war information of use to the enemy should not be published, nor even talked about if it is likely to get to him. The mail mentions the case of a canal manager who talked too much about what725 words
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Advertisement325 1917-06-15 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. d ACOMPETKN r DRESSER for Estate Hospital salary $BO per month with I I free unfurnished quarters. Apply with XsSmW copies of testimonials to MANAGER, Clersonese Estate, Kuala Kurau, Perak. n w> > LAY car lighting THE SUNGEI BESI MINES Ltd. ts S J ARTING A DIVIDEND of325 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous188 1917-06-15 2 At Penang’s—Popular—Play-House —Where Everybody Goes, NOT I 8 BUT 3 Great feature Attractions for Friday, Saturday A Sunday, June 15th, 16th a 17th, AT THE EMPIRE THE BIG, COMFORTABLE PENANG THEATRE THAT CONSISTENTLY DRAWS CAPACITY BUSINESS. XJI leather Photoplays Present The O AN KJe A Popular Hobart Bosworth in Two188 words
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Article428 1917-06-15 3 COMMITTEE MEETING. Tbe following are extracts from the minutes of tbe meeting of the Committee of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce, held in the Chamber, on Tuesday, 12 th June. Present:—Messrs, the Hon. A F Goodrich (Chairman).. C M Henderson (ViceChairman), J C Benson, F Duxbury, F428 words
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Article209 1917-06-15 3 Colonial Opinion. London, May 6. —The consensus of opinion is that the delegates to the conference accomplished greater work than was anticipated, when it is remembered that war matters considerably overshadowed all other discussions. The obtaining of preference alone, has justified tbs summoning of the oversea delegates,209 words
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Article71 1917-06-15 3 The following special cables from the Hague appear in tbe Sumatra Post A German Army Order calls upon all deserters to return to the colours, and promises them a free pardon if they do so. The Polish party in the Austrian Reichsrat is about to ask the71 words
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Article44 1917-06-15 3 The Osaka Rice Exchange suspended trading on the 24th ult in order to curb the runaway tendencies in prices, which that morning went over Yen 20.00, break ing all previous records. The Kobe Rice Exchange has also stopped trading.44 words
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Article1431 1917-06-15 3 T.O M.” VERDICT AGAINST THREE UNKNOWN CHINESE. An inquest into tbe circumstances attendant on tbe death of Mr John Edmonds, Assistant Manager, Menglembu Lode Syndicate, was held by Mr H A Forrer, Second Magistrate, Ipob on Wednesday. Au Clients] witness ssid that on June 2 Mr—“ T.O M.” - 1,431 words
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Article193 1917-06-15 3 M.M.” 14 Persons Drowned. Au accident with disastrous consequences occurred at the Bandar Ferry on June 3rd. About 1 a.m. a party of 36 Tamil ccolies, newly recruited from the Coast, arrived at the ferry in charge of two watchmen on their way from the Quarantine Camp,“ M.M.” - 193 words
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Advertisement1135 1917-06-15 3 Mechanical engineer British, vtotice is hereby given that at present m situa'i m wishes change, IN the business of Chop Hin Seng, clear about the end of Joly, First Class No. 37, Weld Quay, belonging to Mr. Board of Irade certificate, has had Tan Chin Hock, has been sold to1,135 words
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Advertisement171 1917-06-15 3 kre you Slave to pain Do You Ever Host 2 Or is yoar ‘if® a perpetual burden— a wakeful, restless, fevered tortured existence? Do you start and cry out from twitching nerves or darting pains Are you robbed of your nights at jaso repose and tranquil sloop? Then there is171 words
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Advertisement649 1917-06-15 3 valuable Estale Far Sa». TENDERS INVITED. SIPANTAS ESTATE. TENDERS are invited for the purchase of the property known as the Sipantas Estate, (the property of tbe Sipantas Company, Limited,) situate near Sabbak on the Birnam River in Lower Perak. Area. The Estate comprises approximately 2,000 acres held under Government Grant.649 words
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Article16 1917-06-15 4 Gawthornb —At Green Hal’, last night, the wife of Mr. Job. Gawthorne, of a daughter.16 words
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Article941 1917-06-15 4 The fall of Constantine synchronised with movements by Allied forces in Thessaly, in the north-easterly portion of Greece, situated west of the southern waters of the Galf of Salonika. These movements are directed towards the control of the crops of Thessaly aad Larissa, the chief granaries of941 words
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Article312 1917-06-15 4 To-day’s quotation for anrefined tin in Penang was $107.35 per picul business done—an increase of $1 35. Tbe final closig date of the Western India Turf Club Littery is June 23. Cash payments cad be made at all tbe branches of the priucipal banks and agents in Bombay.312 words
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Article1719 1917-06-15 4 A prominent member of the Greek community in London, according to Col. A. M.. Constantine. Murray, C. 8., declared less than a year ago that he went about feeling as though he bad been kicked. For this he had to thank King Constantine, the victim of German1,719 words
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Advertisement227 1917-06-15 4 I The Tonjong sales Room, i; 3a, Union Street, Penang Telephone Ho. 404. Announce their second RUBBER AUCTION SALE at the above premises, ON SATURDAY, 16th JUNE. 1917. AT NOON. Rubber consignments solicited. Liberal advances. Goods landed, stored, insured, and shipped to any port. Sales by public auction, by sealed227 words
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Advertisement27 1917-06-15 4 “E. O." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on W e'd n esd a y s and Saturdays during Tiffin.27 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-06-15 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times. High Water. Low Water. |To-dat 9 21 am. 2.17 am. 9.32 a.m. 3.51 p m TO MORROW. 10.06 a m. 3.24 a.m. 10 30 p.m. 4.49 p.m.41 words
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Article239 1917-06-15 5 the shipping losses. ZEPPELIN DESTROYED. air raid casualties. EVENTS IN GREECE. Sir Douglas H*ig reports that since Jane 7th his troops have taken 7,342 prisoners, 47 suns, 242 machine suns at d 60 trench mortars. The advance w as continued east of Messines and at points to the239 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration287 1917-06-15 5 (Reuter’s Telegrams.) AIRMEN’S SUCCESS. London, June 13. Field Marshal Haig reports Our total captures since June 7th are now 7,342 prisoners, including 145 officers, 47 guns, 242 machine guns and 60 trench mortars. We drove off a raiding party this morning north-west of Lens. We brought down(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 287 words
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Article247 1917-06-15 5 HEAVY CASUALTIES. London, June 14. In the House of Commons, to-night, Mr. Bonar Law said it was estimated that between 80 and 90 were killed and 400 injured by the air raid. 97 Killed. London, June 14. It is officially announced that the casualties in the air247 words
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Article88 1917-06-15 5 BY BRITISH NAVY. London, June 13. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that the Navy destroyed Zeppelin L 42 in the North Sea. No Survivors Seen. It is officially announced that no survivors of the L 42 were seen. Falls in Flames. London, June 14.88 words
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Article44 1917-06-15 5 GERMAN TOWNS BOMBED. Amsterdam, June 14. The Rheinisch Westfaeli’che Zeitung states that on the night of June 4tb several squadrons of enemy airmen bombed places between the Moselle and the Saar. At one place the Burgomaster and bis wife were killed.44 words
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Article67 1917-06-15 5 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, June 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Government had decided to appoint commissioners to settle the terms of the State acquisition of the liquor trade either in war time or after the war. The Government favoured the67 words
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Article17 1917-06-15 5 London, June 14. It is stated that Lord Rothermere will be appointed Food Controller.17 words
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Article11 1917-06-15 5 Paris, June 14. General Pershing has arrived in Paris.11 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration251 1917-06-15 5 FRENCH OCCUPY LARISSA. London, June 14. A French official report says: Our cavalry entered Larissa at six o’clock on Tuesday morning. Slight Greek Resistance. Salonika, June 14. The operations in Thessaly continued on Monday night. El ass on a and Tirnovo were occupied quietly. Larissa was surrounded hv cavalrv251 words
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Article138 1917-06-15 5 DETHRONE CONSTANTINE.” Resolution of Greeks in Paris. The Congress of Greek colonies of Europe and Africa, which is meeting in Paris (says a Reuter telegram of May 2, adopted at an extraordinary sitting a resolution making King Constantine responsible to the Hellenic nation and to the protecting Powers for all138 words
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Article16 1917-06-15 5 Rome, June 13. Numerous Italian aeroplanes successively bombed Luratzo, damaging military and naval works.16 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article59 1917-06-15 5 SURPRISE ATTACKS FAIL. London, June 14. An Italian official report says: The enemy made a surprise attack on our new positions on Mount Ortigara, on the Asiago plateau. Tbe surprise failed. He then attacked in force, with extreme violence, and was thrown back in disorder, with heavy loss.59 words
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Article24 1917-06-15 5 FOR MAJOR REDMOND. London, June 14. The French Government has conferred the Legion of Honour on tbe late Major Redmond, M.P.24 words
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Article210 1917-06-15 5 REGIMENTS MUTINY. Petrograd, June 13 The following Orders are issued “In the reorganisation of one of the Russian Armies on the Rumanian front, three regiments mutinied, and arrested a Colonel and seven other officers. One regiment, which refused to proceed anywhere, was surround°d by a division of cavalry, two210 words
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Article39 1917-06-15 5 RUSSIA AND A CONFERENCE. Petrograd, June 14 The Russian Cabinet discussed the Note which is being sent to the Allies immediately, regarding the calling of an inter-Allied Conference, to examine conjointly the various treaties between the Allies.39 words
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Article124 1917-06-15 5 THE MISSION TO RUSSIA. Washington, June 14. Mr. Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labour, has cabled to Mr. Duncan, the Labour delegate of the American Mission to Russia, advising him to attend, if invited, the Conference at Petrograd, to consider the advisability of calling a World124 words
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Article127 1917-06-15 5 PRESIDENT WILSON’S ADDRESS. Washington, June 14. President Wilson in a Flag Day address at Washington Monument grounds warned the American people that Germany, having carried out the greater part of her immediate plan of conquest, was intriguing for peace with the object of securing her aggressions. He127 words
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Article83 1917-06-15 5 IN CENTRAL ASIA. London, June 13. The German diplomat, Herr von Henting, has returned to Berlin from a political mission, lasting two years, in Central Asia. He visited Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan and Chioa, returning via North America and Norway, The Koelnische Volkszeitung’s Berlin correspondent states that Herr83 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article90 1917-06-15 5 INCREASED FIGURES. Loudoi l J unt 13. The Admiralty announces that tbe arrivals last week were 2,767 and the sailings 2,822. Twenty-two vessels over, and ten under 1,600 tons were sunk. Twenty-three were unsuccessfully attacked. Six fishing craft were sunk. Reason for Increase. London, June 14. An increase90 words
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Article24 1917-06-15 5 Copenhagen, June 13. A ship which arrived at Arkop, on the coast of Gothland, reports a naval battle near Haeradskaer.24 words
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Article160 1917-06-15 5 While it is natural that with smooth seas and lengthening days th# German submarine should get a heavier toll of victims, the British authorities are somewhat surprised at the number of U-boats operating. Despite losses, they seem to be as numerous as ever, said a correspondent at160 words
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Article642 1917-06-15 5 SHALL WE SAVE THEM The Admiralty explanation of the facts with regard to hospital ships and their indiscriminate sinking by the Germans, says a Manchester paper of April 23, tells us two things worthy of special comment. One is that there are no ships now sailing under the Hague Convention642 words
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Article428 1917-06-15 5 In round numbers, vessels under construction and contract to build at the various yards along the Pacific coast of the United States will add nearly 1,000,000 tons to th« commercial tonnage of the world, says the Portland (Ore.) “Telegram.” The “Telegram” continues The fleet consists of428 words
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General News
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Article76 1917-06-15 5 AT ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE. London, June 14 In the Hou*e of Commons, Mr. Bon»r Law announced tha‘ a seriou* munitions explosion occurred at Ashtoo-uuder-Lyne. There were numerous casualties. Casualties by the Explosion. London, June 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that 50 were killed and many76 words
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Article35 1917-06-15 5 London, Jane 14. The newspapers generally express satisfaction over the prospects of Gene al Smuts joining the War Cabinet. The Morning Post sta’ee that everything depends upon the decision of the Union Government.35 words
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Article132 1917-06-15 5 Daily Chronicle.” We cannot but think that the Empire would gain if means could be found to retain General Smuts at the centre here for a longer period. Merely as a soldier he has most conspicuous gifts and a great store of very special experience; and we—“ Daily Chronicle.” - 132 words
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Article2527 1917-06-15 6 the RESPONSE IN MALAYA. m/ The following is communicated to the Press: I sm directed to forward for the information of your readers a report to date on the results in Malaya of the recent ManPower Appeal issued by the Governments of the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. In2,527 words
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Article25 1917-06-15 6 Pbnang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PfiBANG BR, JAVA I Grand Hotel.25 words
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Advertisement41 1917-06-15 6 I PINKETTES —a gentle and thorough ative for all ages. Do not gripe. I 1 50 cents per phial at your drugsriet’a or direct by mail on re- 2 2 oeipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS* MEDICINE COMPANY I SINGAPORE. Ilf41 words
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Advertisement408 1917-06-15 6 Mr Hi In I 1 I /qi!: I 9 M ft' Dm i I I® Before I Sit in a Chair I Like to Know Whether It Has Been Polished with an Oily Substance or with I «JOHNSON'S I PREPABED Wax I 3 LIQUID POLISHES remain on the S u408 words
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Miscellaneous20 1917-06-15 6 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced from the World's Press.] F 1 t >*. Ir The Leanin» Tower of Europe.— New York Evening Telegram20 words
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Article2340 1917-06-15 7 THE NEW BUDGET. From Our Own Correspondent.] London, May 3. Mr. Bonar Law’s first Budget was well received yesterday in the Commons. «While n 0 new taxes are imposed, because for sne reason the Inland Revenue have u ot the staff to collect them, tobacco is increased,2,340 words
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Correspondence.
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Article89 1917-06-15 7 To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette'.] Sir, —ln your issue of the 13th instant, I saw that Mr C P Colvin, the Chief Recruiting Officer, in Sule Pagoda Road, Burma, is recruiting men for railway service in Mesopotamia and E. Africa. Can you or any of the89 words
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Article56 1917-06-15 7 CIVIL WAR POSSIBLE. Peking, June 14. Chiang Chao Tung, the Chief of Police has accepted the acting Premiership. He countersigned the Presidential Mandate dissolving Parliament. It is believed the dissolution of Parliament will result in civil war, the Southern Provinces having telegraphed to the President that they56 words
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Article132 1917-06-15 7 Venturesome Man-Eaters. Tigers seem to be on the war path at the far end of the Lipis section of the Benta Kuantan Road. Early this week, a tiger seized a cooly woman by the hair, inflicting injuries on the bead and chest, and left her after dragging132 words
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Article754 1917-06-15 7 THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The Report of tLe Directors of the Samanggol Rubber Co., Ltd., to be submitted to the sharehol iers at the eighth annual general meeting of the company to be held at the registered offices of the company, No. I. Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday. 23rd754 words
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Article359 1917-06-15 7 Report of the Directors. The Directors herewith submit to the Shareholders the Accounts of the Company for the year ending 31st December 1916, duly audited, together with the Report of the General Managers. During the year 438 tons of tin ore were sold as compared with 264359 words
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Article481 1917-06-15 7 EXPERIMENTAL PLANTATION. The experimental Plantations at Kula Lumpur, Batu Tiga and Gunong Angsi, together with the grounds attached to the residences of His Excellency the High Commisiiooer, the Hou the Chief Secretary and H H the Sultan of Perak in Kuala Lumpur, together with the Pablic481 words
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Article261 1917-06-15 7 M,M.” A Malay ’bus driver and a Tamil ticket collector of the Seremban Motor service, Ltd., were fined one hundred dollars each at Kuala Pilah Court on June 11th, the latter for driving the ’bus without a license, and the former for abetting him by allowing him..—•* M,M.” - 261 words
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Article36 1917-06-15 7 The ties played yesterday resulted Single Handicap—J G Allan beat A W de W Harries 21—20. Double Handicap—R D Pitceathly and L E Slowe beat B E Mitchell and W B Houston 21—16.36 words
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Article226 1917-06-15 7 FOR THE RED CROSS FUND. The second performance of Shakespeare’» “Othello” by the Malay Volunteers of Penang, on behalf of the Our Day Red Cross Fund drew a large audience to the Kuala Road Theatre Hall last night, amongst those present being the Hon. the Acting Resident Councillor, Mr.226 words
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Article37 1917-06-15 7 From Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, June 15. At Singapore rubber auctions 642 tons were offered rand 324 sold. Prices slackened at $136 to $l3B for fine pale, and $l2B to $l3O for ribbed smoked.37 words
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Article15 1917-06-15 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, June 15. The share market is falling.15 words
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Article53 1917-06-15 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m till 7 p.m to-day 1. Selection Un Ballo in Maschera Verdi 2. Galop Narren ...Gung’l 3. V all z Dream oj Spring ...Ollerensbaw 4. Mazurka A Midsummer Eve ...Ora 5. March The53 words
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Article26 1917-06-15 7 LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION LIST. Mr W G Peter $50.00 Mr A Sarkies 50.00 Mr H Waugh 10.00 Mr R P Philiips 20.00 $130,0026 words
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Article152 1917-06-15 7 We are asked to notify that the June Monthly Medal Competition vizloo yards handicap for A and B Classes, will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, the 17th instant, at 11 am. Entries will be received by the Secretaries up to within half an hour152 words
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Article74 1917-06-15 7 June 15.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 16 and 17.—Penang Golf Club, Men’s Monthly Medal. June 16.—New Tambun Mines, Ltd., A.G.M. 49 Beach Street, 12 noon. June 16.—Cricket, Banks v. The Rest Esplanade. June 16.—Ipoh Rag Gymkhana. June 17.—Penang Swimming Club, Monthly* Competition. June 19.—Penang Turf Club, Special Meeting,74 words
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Article54 1917-06-15 7 For Per Closet To-Mobbow. Port Swettenham Singapore 12.30 p.m. Deli, Langsa, T Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, U m Sabang, Padang etc, f D van Tw,st 1P “> Batavia J Port Swettenham Singapore Ipoh 3.30 p.m. Sunday. Madras, taking mails > 10 a.m. for Europe, etc., vi& L 16th inst. [Saturday]54 words
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Advertisement2167 1917-06-15 8 P. a O.—British India N.Y. Kifcs K. P. M. AnC3T I i n P Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. J ||k K N N happi j VAAR i»«"»««t«4 f.gi M 4 n, Hosal A\Dwdi INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. I MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital A M l/ (INCOBPOBATED HI HOLLAND.) Reserve Fund ’Woo2,167 words
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