Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 177. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 28th JULY, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement982 1917-07-28 1 o lonnQDooonno□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED g RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- g vances made. o orders for estate supplies. n GOODS for forwarding to any a part of the world. 5 O FIRE INSURANCE business, S ALLEN DENNYS Co., q 6 Beach St. and 7982 words
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Advertisement83 1917-07-28 1 C aaCKIDQ ■■■■■■□□□□DUQ o XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAy g c V V on leave you want to keep q c in touch with Malayan affairs, J Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a83 words
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Article293 1917-07-28 2 The Hon Mr J Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell leave for Singapore by the Ipoh. Mr. F. Knocker, who is suffering from heart trouble, is staying at the Crag. Mr T Skelchy, of the Revenue Survey Office, Kuala Lumpur, won a prize in the Western India Turf Club293 words
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Article101 1917-07-28 2 The arrangements are now practically complete for the War Declaration Anniversary Demonstrition on the Esplanade on Saturday, August 4 The Hon Mr John Mitchell will, as before, move the resolution, in a short speech, which having been seconded in Chinese and Malay will be read in English101 words
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Article381 1917-07-28 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Shop Girl ...Caryll 2. Polka Whistling ...Lawton 3. Selection From the Ballet Girl ...Retford 4. Waltz Dreaming ...Joyce 5. Two Step Merry Mitzi ...Anthony381 words
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Article923 1917-07-28 2 DISCUSSION AT FEDERAL COUNCIL MEETING. Before the close of the Federal Council meeting the Hon. Mr W F Nutt referred to the recent floods in Kuala Lumpur. The floods kept increasing from time to time, and yet they had been reported upon by some of the best engineers,923 words
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Article659 1917-07-28 2 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. (SPECIALLY TRANSLATED.) Bombs on Zierikzee. The Hague, July 25.—The British Admiralty admits that an English aeroplane dropped bombs on Zierkzee, believing it was over Zeebrugge. Lord R. Cecil has expressed the deep regret of England and stated that every precaution would be taken to prevent659 words
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Article109 1917-07-28 2 For the P. V. Field Operations this evening the Penang Volunteers (less A. Coy.) have been detailed for out-post duty at night to provide protection for a main body at rest in Ayer Etam t illage and whose objective is the Treasury. The out-post line of resistance not109 words
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Article34 1917-07-28 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 28. Messrs. Fraser and Company’s report says there has been a general sharp advance in rubber shares. Tin is a little harder. Industrials are improving.34 words
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Article666 1917-07-28 2 Report for the meeting of July 30th. Your Directors have pleasure iq submitting their twelfth annual report and the statement of accounts for the year ended 31st March, 1917. Net profit for the year (subject to War Tax) $170,550.55 Amount brought forward 20,814.35 $191,364.90 Four Interim Dividends amounting to666 words
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Article25 1917-07-28 2 For Per Closf. To-Morrow. Madras, taking mails 10 a.m for Europe, etc., vid S 28th inst. [Saturday] Bombay J Regtr. up to 6 p.m25 words
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Article166 1917-07-28 2 Pbnanq, July 28 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank\. London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Docnmentarv ...2/4 27/32 Oalcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days* sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days’sight Trivate ►B. Madras166 words
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Advertisement84 1917-07-28 2 J PEOPLE WHO are particular about the appearance, and careful about the condition of their teeth, will get full satisfaction from the daily use of Calverß Tooth Powder It polishes so easily without scratching the enamel, gives a thorough antiseptic cleansing to the teeth, and is distinctly pleasant to use.84 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous213 1917-07-28 2 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT Empire THEATRE PROGRAMME FOR SATURDAY SUNDAY, JULY 28TH AND 29TH, “BLUEBIRD” PHOIOPLAYS PRESENT Miss MARY MACkAREiN, In the most talked about photo drama in Ameria., “SHOE S.” In five big sensational acts, written by Stella Wynne Herron, based on a book by Jane Addams and produced213 words
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Article660 1917-07-28 3 The Hon. Mr. Kenion’s question about how many times the High Commissioner and the Chief Secretary had visited Ipoh on inspection, to note progress made and requirements, was probably meant to be a protest against the super-centralization now so apparent in the Administration, says the M.M.” It was high660 words
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Article116 1917-07-28 3 London, June 23. —A special dispatch from British headquarters on Friday states that in recent digging operations on the British front, the soldiers discovered an unusually good specimen of a mammoth, together with flint implements. The treasure trove is being handled with due scientific care.116 words
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Article132 1917-07-28 3 Washington, June 27.—Russian Ambassador George Bakhmetieff appeared before the United States senate yesterday afternoon, and delivered to that body a formal pledge of his country’s full co-operation during the entire duration of the war against Germany. He declared that he was authorized to offer to the United132 words
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Article665 1917-07-28 3 THE ANNUAL REPORT. lhe annual general meeting of the Penang Polo Club will be held at the Mercantile Bank on Thursday, August 2nd, at 4 p.m. The report for the year 1916-17 signed by Mr. G. E. Venning Thomas, Hon. Secretary, spates: At a general meeting held665 words
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Article57 1917-07-28 3 Propitious weather, good going, the presence of two Selangor players and the hospitality of the Polo Club all contributed to the success of yesterday’s Ladies Day, which attracted a large number of nonplaying members and friends in spite of the unavoidable change of date. Play was distinctly faster57 words
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Advertisement986 1917-07-28 3 wanted. W(lr TflX ordinance 1917. An ASSISTAN l\ No previous ex- 1 perience necessary, must be ineligible Persons entirely exempt from for Active Service. War Tftx reason of lhe fact Apply with testimonials to MANAGER, Cicely E«.t. Teluk Aueou. that thB,r tOtal ,nCOme rOm sources does not amount to Q986 words
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Advertisement175 1917-07-28 3 ARE YOU IRRITABLE Irritability, over-sensitiveness, a disposition to worry over trifles, headache, dizziness —these are all common symptoms of nervous exhaustion or neurasthenia. Very often you feel best and brightest at night. Rest does not refresh your body; your nervous system fails to recuperate. This distressing condition is caused by175 words
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Advertisement169 1917-07-28 3 I Petwg poH X Provisions PepartnoeHt A few special lines just received. Dried Fruits. Apricots per 2 lb. Tin $1.45 Prunes 2 lb. $l.OO Apple Rings 27 2 lb. $1.25 Fruits in Light Syrup. HOME PACKING GO'S. Apricots per 2’/ 2 lb. Tin 48CtS. Pears 27 2 lb. 48 CIS.169 words
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Article1225 1917-07-28 4 It is idle to ignore the fact that there is a strong movement in favour of peace in all countries affected by rhe war. No one with human feeling desires to see the ghastly slaughter continued into 1918. It is to the interests of none to1,225 words
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Article1531 1917-07-28 4 Our Singapore correspondent wires that the term of office of His H. E. The Excellency the Governor, Governor. Sir A H Young, has been extended for the duration of the war. Tne news is very welcome, for apait from the success of His Excellency's already lengthy tenure1,531 words
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Article112 1917-07-28 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 am* to-morrow; registration till 6 p.m. to-day. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E i 0 Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pill» r boxes before 9 a.m. to-morrow, will be m time. Letters etc may be posted at tie Head Office112 words
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Article91 1917-07-28 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin l Penang was $llO.OO per picul busing done—an increase of $1.75. Tin is quoted in London to-day £243 5s spot, and £240 three months. Hire cars have made their appe ftraD in Kelantan. A number of petty burglaries or pted burglaries have occurred91 words
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Advertisement240 1917-07-28 4 (WATSON’S I No. 10 OLD SCOTCH WHISKY. R PROPRIETORS: H I James Watson Co., Ltd., g DUN DE E H R SOLE AGENTS FOR THE EAST: H Caldbeck,Macgregor&Co., I •R WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Q g PENANG. H REINFORCE YOUR ED Z\ I I VITALITY WITH Lm Lhb TONIC-NUTRIENT RESTORATIVE. TASTES240 words
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Advertisement30 1917-07-28 4 The “CRAG” HOTEL PENANG HILL. NO TIGERS. «■■■■■a Pina tig Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. h Printing Works Manager and 2 Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a30 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1917-07-28 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for no-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAY 5.16 a.m. 11.34 a.m 5 00 p.m. 11.39 p.m. To MORROW. 7.04 am. 7.36 p.m. 1.18 p.m. Monday. 8 50 a m. 1 20 a in. 9 39 p.m. 352 words
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Article220 1917-07-28 5 THE RUSSIAN RETIREMENT. RUMANIAN ADVANCE. INCREASED HARVEST ACREAGES. DEBATE ON WAR AIMS. Further fighting on the Chemin des Dames Line, north of the Aisne, resulted in the repulse of the enemy’s attacks, the French advancing at some points in the Hurtebise and Ailles regions, south by220 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration545 1917-07-28 5 [Router’s Telegrams another enemy failure. London, July 26. A French communique says Fighting, accompanied by an intense bombardment, on the Hurtebise plateau, south of Ailles, continued all day. The enemy made not the slightest progress, while we recovered ground at several points. In Champagne. Last night there[Router’s Telegrams ] - 545 words
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Article182 1917-07-28 5 AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Mr Hope announced that Great Britain and Germany had ratified the war prisoners agreement, providing for more lenient medical qualifications for repatriation, and internment in a neutral country, repatriation of the worst cases from Swizerland, internment in182 words
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Article68 1917-07-28 5 KING DAVID’S SHIELD AS BADGE. London, July 27. The War Office announces that arrangements are being completed for tbe formation of a Jewish Regiment of Infantry, experienced British officers filling the higher appointments. Jews serving in British regiments who have a knowledge of the Yiddish and Russian68 words
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Article68 1917-07-28 5 Ottawa, July 25. The Canadian House of Commons has passed a Bill to assist returned soldiers settling on the land. It grants 160 acres of land and the loan of $2,500 to returned soldiers and sailors of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, or to British or Colonial68 words
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Article614 1917-07-28 5 THE PACIFIST ROSOLUTION. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald moved a pacifist resolution. Mr. Asquith showed that no peace was woith having ,/hich would restore the menacing status quo ante conditions, which affected small nations in particular. Mr. Wardle, in a powerful614 words
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Article73 1917-07-28 5 VORWAERTS PROTESTS. Amsterdam, July 27. The Vorwaerts makes a violent attack on the Wolff Bureau, on the ground that it gives totally different versions of the statements in the Reichstag /or foreigners and Germans respectively, and accuses it of distorting the Reichstag peace resolution, also of Mr. Lloyd73 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration562 1917-07-28 5 A DOLEFUL TALE. London, July 27. A Russian official message says: East of Tarnopol we retired under pressure to the Gniezdiczno and Gniezoa rivers. A superior enemy forca penetrated our positions on the Gnjezna river, north-east of Trembowla. Simultaneously the enemy penetrated our positions on the Sereth south562 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article149 1917-07-28 5 COMMANDER SEES VICTIMS Taken by sharks. London, July 27. The newspapers give prominence to Reuter’s account of the awful fate of seventeen of the crew of the Glasgow steamer Mariston (2,908 tons), torpedoed on July 15th, as told by the cook, who was the only survivor. After149 words
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Article37 1917-07-28 5 CREW PRISONERS’ Paris, July 27. A German submarine grounded west of Calais. The crew landed and were made prisoners, after setting fire to the vessel. The whole of the petro tanks had previously been opened.37 words
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Article29 1917-07-28 5 London, July 27. In the House of Commons, D*. Macnamara stated that over 3,000 British merchantmen were now armed, and many others were being armed weekly.29 words
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General News.
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Article187 1917-07-28 5 LORD RHONDDA’S POLICY. London, July 27. In the House of Lords Lord Rhondda in a statement on food control said there were feelings of unrest in many quarters owing to the extravagant prices of a number of commodities and the Board of Trade estimate that the average cost187 words
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Article119 1917-07-28 5 SATISFACTORY INCREASES. London, July 27. The Press Bureau says the preliminary annual agricultural returns show the following acreages in England and Wales for the harvest of 1917: Wheat, 1,911,000, a decrease of 1,000 Barley, 1,459,000, an increase of 127.000. Oats, 2,230,000, an increase of 145,000. Potatoes, 504,000,119 words
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Article115 1917-07-28 5 ALLIED RESOLUTION. Paris, July 27. The Allied Conference on the Balkans has concluded. A further conference will be held in London to arrange for the execution of the decisions taken. The following resolution was also passed The Allied Powers are more closely allied snd united than ever115 words
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Article70 1917-07-28 5 DR. ADDISON’S WORK. London, Ju’y 27. The House of Commons, by 92 votes to 30, passed the second reading of the bill establishing a Ministry of Reconstruction to coordinate the activities of the various Committees and Departments dealing with the problems of reconstruction,’ and to frame schemes70 words
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Article90 1917-07-28 5 London, July 26. The silver market is quiet. Supplies More Accessible. London, July 26. Messrs. Montagu’s report says the silver market shows an easier tendency. The recent arrangements with the Government of India have made supplies more accessible in London, while the demand, apart from the requirements90 words
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458 1917-07-28 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 28. H. E. the Governor’s term ef office has been extended to the end of the war. The rubber industry in Kelantan was exceedingly flourishing throughout in 1916. Had it not been for the marked shortage of imported labour458 words
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Article917 1917-07-28 6 OPENING OF CASE FOR THE COMMISSIONERS. The hearing of the appeal by Messrs John Little and Co, for a reduction in the assessment of $60,000 on their premises in Raffles Square was continued by the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K C,) in the Supreme Court, Singapore. The917 words
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Article1288 1917-07-28 6 ENACTMENTS PASSED. At the last day’s meeting of the Federal Council the Volunteer Enactment providing for the enrolling of a Cadet Corps, increasing the fine for non-efficiency and providing for compulsory parades, was discussed. Mr Kindersley said he welcomed the measure, especially that part dealing with the minority1,288 words
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Article61 1917-07-28 6 Bth Sunday after Trinity—Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m Sunday School 5 p.m Evensong G p.m. Hymn 12; Responses, Roberts, Psalm CXLII, CXLIII, Bavley; Magnificat 47, Nunc Dimittis 65, Hymns. 264, 290, 271. There will be no Services in S. Georgt s dm ing the week61 words
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41 1917-07-28 6 NORTH AM ROAD. 9 a.m.—Children’s Service. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacher: Revd. Donald J, Ross, m.a. Hymns:—632, 521, 306, 384 (Tuma 516. Service of Devotion and Intercession Friday evening at 6.30. Choir Practice on Friday evening at 741 words
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Article37 1917-07-28 6 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Bnrmah Roads) Sunda School 9 am; Epworth League Df.v/ tional Meeting 5 p.m. Evening worship at 6 p.m. with preaching by the p as t or37 words
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Article38 1917-07-28 6 Sunday, July 29.—Eighth Sunday Pentecost Low Mass 6 15 a.m.; Hj„k Mass 8 a.m. Vespers, and Benediction 5 p.m. Every Friday evening, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Service o f Intercession at 5.30.38 words
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Article81 1917-07-28 6 Sunday, July 29.—Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion 6 30 am High Mass Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 a.m. Every Friday. Mass, 6.30 a.m. followed by Intercession Service and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, MacAlister Road.—High81 words
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Advertisement483 1917-07-28 6 “3 RING" BALLANTINE’S or Lift ft. X) m fl o rM CK I f||] 2 z Id H cn Sg|p O fIL h Sole Distributors, Straits Settlements. F.M.S., and E.C. Sumatra. Sandilands, Buttery Co. Penang and Singapore. Gents Full Hunter WRIST WATCH -JgL, 66,45 fXV" /v/Sw\ /XY‘A DoHlirs FOR ROUGH483 words
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Advertisement133 1917-07-28 6 Instant Relief when OFF-COLOUR Dull and Depressed. When off-colour suspect your liver. But—and it is a very big but—don’t weaken vour system by taking strong purgatives or bloodchilling salts. Follow the natureway. Strengthen your liver and bowels by means of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief, and bright health will follow natural133 words
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Advertisement118 1917-07-28 6 VC\TYRES. THOROUGHLY BRITISH “MILES BETTER.” AGENTS FOR PENANG Etc SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Penang Malacca. iflßnMnnDMnnoMancMnnnMnnnxnnninnnMnnninnni g Lz\e 7ive I 2 a a INFOLD i I i a Ml rt Ki Ttny n Dili D IMF® 11m A n th 2 roa d a BM is worth two on the118 words
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Article, Illustration833 1917-07-28 7 HAPPENINGS IN WAR-TIME. It is only about thiee years ago that crowded steamers used to take people over to Ostend for sea bathing, or for a flutter at the baccarat and roulette tables at the Kursaal, or others bound in “trains de luxe” for Carlsbad or places833 words
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Article1049 1917-07-28 7 Mr Cyril Baxendale,writing from Mailing, Kent on June 15th, to the R ght Rev C J Ferguson-Davie, D D Lord Bishop of Singapore, says My Dear Bishop,—When in the Straits last April, I understood, at your request to assist the Church Army in connection with the supervision1,049 words
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Article461 1917-07-28 7 Messrs Kennedy Co., Pe .ang, re port aa follows The feature of the Share Market throughout the past week has been the renewed strength of Dollar Rubbers for the majority of "which there continues a good demand, sellers in most cases being inclined to hold for higher461 words
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Article175 1917-07-28 7 Judge and Sir Theodore Cook’s Case. The final report on the explosive substance halakite, which was offered to the Government and the Allies, and on the raid on Sir Theodore Cook’s room in the Field office, is issued by Mr. Justice Shearman. He points out that175 words
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576 1917-07-28 7 A few of the passengers for Australia who were on board the P. and O. Mongolia when she was sunk by a mine near Bombay have been in Singapore during the past few days awaiting a steamer from here to their destination. Among them are the576 words
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Article245 1917-07-28 7 Remarkable Articles in Vienna paper. An article in the Vienna Sonn und Montags zeitung,” headed War Aims,” has enured, according to th»» Vienna correspondent of the VossHchn Zeiuog,”ar» unpleasant sensation The writer, after saying that the hatred of the enemv against Au*tria-Hungary is a second class245 words
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Article98 1917-07-28 7 For the period from the 27th July to the 2nd August, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and six pence per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad98 words
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Article41 1917-07-28 7 At Rubber Auction of the Tanjong Sales Room the following prices were realized, viz Plain unsmoked sheet ...$lO3 —$107 Loose scrap 40— 50 One of the warships in Siam’s navy rejoices in the name of the Damrong Rat.41 words
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Advertisement265 1917-07-28 7 LOST FORTUNES. ...It is astounding how many men may everywhere be found who are discontented—who feel instinctively that they were born for better things; who in some way, they scarce know how, have allowed life’s golden opportunities to pass them by, failing to achieve what they believe might have been,265 words
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Advertisement162 1917-07-28 7 RACES I H SNAP SHOTS TAKEN BY g NIKKO STUDIO, AND ARE NOW READY FOR SALE. g, 21, PENANG ROAD. TELEPHONE NO. 579. s J g Proprietor ft. S. OKANIWA. |f just unpacked". Japanese Grass Mats. BLUE, GREEN A BROWN. 3'x6' per piece $1.50 9'x 9' per piece 6.95 6'x6‘162 words
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Advertisement2184 1917-07-28 8 P. O.—-British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. I mft Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld j k°nin klsj J c J_ u pak J^^ vaart incorporated m England by «o ya i charter. A\pc2ll LnIFIOs incorporated in japan. MAATSCHAP paid-upcapital £1,200,000 (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £12,184 words
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