Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 December 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-12-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 296. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 14th DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement807 1917-12-14 1 QanaßannnnnnnßonnnnnniaDnaDDa c UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g g of every description undertaken, g from a visiting card to the largest J size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., 5 with care and promptitude. 3 Estimates given free and artistic 2 o D c display guaranteed. D PINANG GAZETTE. Iltn of Casual807 words
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Advertisement79 1917-12-14 1 oodcodd ■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□con TX/HEN YOU ARE AWAY g 2 VV on leave you want to keep q 3 in touch with Malayan affairs, g B Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of the u Pinang Gazette.”79 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article37 1917-12-14 2 SHIPPING LOSSES. London, December 12. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,426 and the sailings 2,384. Fourteen vessels over 1,600 tons and eeven under 1,600 were sunk. Seven were unsuccessfully attacked.37 words
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Article153 1917-12-14 2 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter* Sunk. Weekended. JS g, Over Under g I •s 5 1,600 1,600 c* r j2 tons. tons. 5 Aug. 2673 2796 21 2 13 12 2776 2666 14 2 13 19 2838 2764153 words
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Article46 1917-12-14 2 Rome, December 13. In the Italian shipping returns for the week ending December Bth, the number of arrivals is not sp cified. There were 369 departures. One steamer over and one under 1,500 tons were lost. was damaged and beached. Two were unsuccessfully attacked.46 words
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Article135 1917-12-14 2 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sank. Sailing Steamships. era. sth Aug. 487 442 1 1 12th Aug. 550 509 5 6 19th Aug. 499 457 3 2 26th Aug. 588 557 2 1 2nd Sept.135 words
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Article267 1917-12-14 2 THE INDICTMENT. Paris, December 13. The letter from the Military Governor of Paris arraigning M. Caillnux. svys numerous letters from him wwre discovered in th*» residences of 8010 and others now in custody. They show Caillaux continued to corresp >nd with 8010 after the latter wa* charged with267 words
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Article586 1917-12-14 2 INCREASE OF PAY. The Hague, December 10.—A State Commission has been appointed to inquire into and report upon the reorganization of the pay of the Navy and of the Army. Heer Idenburg has been appointed Chairman. Treub versus Posthuma. e The Maasbode understands that the difference of opinion586 words
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Article129 1917-12-14 2 Wanted. Electricians to dismount electrical machines in the occupied parts of France and Belgium. By order of the Imperial Department of Arms and Ammunition.—Advertisement in the General Anzeiger.” Copper and Fat. Do not let us underestimate Germany’s powers of production. No matter how ingenious she may be.129 words
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Article67 1917-12-14 2 ALLEGED MURDER. Lina Chi n w Spng. a Chinima»’. apppa’ed before Mr S H Langston to-dav on a cha r g*» of murder, by causing the death of T*n Ah Tek, a Ch’n c se hawker, on th-» 12th instant in a lane < fif Bagan Jprm67 words
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Article53 1917-12-14 2 Li Yu Seng, who pleaded not guilty before Mr SH Langston to a charge of thefr, as a servant, of thirty singlets, valued at $25, the property of Goh Keng Wan, a hawker, at Kuala Kang«ar Road, on the 12th instant, was convicted, and sentenced to ore53 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article313 1917-12-14 2 To th® Editor or th® “Pinang Gaznitn.’] Sir, It is all to the good that a Committee on Technical and Industrial Education for the F M S should have been appointed and it seems, as you state in Here and There,’’ a strong Committee. But I cannot agree that313 words
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218 1917-12-14 2 [To th® Editor or th® “Pinang Ginm." Sir,— -Owing to the war the increase in the charges for freight, for insurance, for loss in exchange, for printing, for binding, for packing c*ses, and Foreign Bible Society’s enterprise during 1917 will amount to £30,000 or £40,000.218 words
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120 1917-12-14 2 English Presbyterian Mission Chinese Churches of Muar, Johore and Singapore, per Rev JAB Cook $36.97, Mr L G Cranna $25, English Church Taipiog per Mr W S Blick $2O, Chinese Church Taiping per Mr W 8 Blick $B, Mr W S B'ick $l,120 words
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Article142 1917-12-14 2 No trace hasle’n found of the Singapore towkays, Mr Wee Kay Chiang and Mr Tan Bee Jong, who, are reported as having been missing since they visited the former’s rubber estate in Johore on Sunday morning. Search parties have been out since Monday morning and a reward142 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement549 1917-12-14 2 WANTED. ORGANIST for St. Andrew’s Presbytertan Church, Penang. Two Manual and Pedal Reed Organ. Apply stating salary expected to T. EDWARD DIBBS, Hon. Secretary, c/o Pinang Gazette Office, Penang. NOTICED Applications are invited for six vacancies for probationers in the subordinate Establishment of the Pubic Works Department, Federated Malay Sra’es.549 words
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Advertisement176 1917-12-14 2 NEW STOCK I NEW CONSIGNMENT GRASS MATS Sizes 3' x6' 6' x6' 6' x9' 9' x9' 9' x 12' 12' x 12' 15' x 15' 15' x 2(y Roll or Stair Mattings of 40 yards. Prices Moderate. Xmas Toys, Calendars, Nikko Tables and Stools obtainable our newly opened shop—No. 6,176 words
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Article731 1917-12-14 3 S. T.” DEATH OF REGISTRAR OF SINGAPORE SUPREME COURT. The legal fraternity of the Colony and the public generally will learn with much regret of the dea”h of Mr Felix Henry Valentine Gottlieb, Registrar of the Supreme Court, which occurred at 4.30 a.m. on the 12th“ S. T.” - 731 words
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Article641 1917-12-14 3 M.M.” SUPREME COURT TRIBUTE. As briefly announced, the death took place in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday afternoon of Mr C E Donaldson, Collector of Land Revenue. Mr Charles Egerton Donaldson, whose father was a member of the firm of Donald, son and Burkinshaw. was born on February“ M.M.” - 641 words
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Article290 1917-12-14 3 Export From America. The use being made of old tin cans in China and Japan, which has only now been brought to the attention of the public and authorities in America by the necessity of app'ying for licenses to export all products containing tin, has raised290 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement715 1917-12-14 3 PLANTER BRITISH EUROPEAN, KANABOI LIMITED. JL 7 years experience in this Country m Hubber from jungle felling to profits seeks (IN LIQUIDATION), situation as Senior Assistant or Manager. Piease apply XT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Box No. 265, c/o Pinang Gazette. LN a Second and Final Dividend of 1451715 words
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Advertisement394 1917-12-14 3 1 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY I Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for I OVER FORTY YEARS. I ENO’S ‘FRUIT SALT’ Pieasant to TaKe, I Refreshing and Invigorating. I IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet—Eating or Drinking,394 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous178 1917-12-14 3 J TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I A BIG HAUL LATEST CAPTURE. I DONT on any account miss. THIS popular program showing for 4 nights only. 9 I FRI„ BAT, BUN„ DEC.. 14. 15 16.1 Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. I At 8 p.m. Universals Great Detective—Mystery Serial M The Voice on the Wire,” I178 words
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Article1171 1917-12-14 4 S.F.P,” Whether or not the announcement that a Committee h&s been appointed by the High Commissioner, comprising both officials and non officials, to consider the question of technical and indn trial education in the F.M S. presages the appjintment of a similar body to report on the educational—“ S.F.P,” - 1,171 words
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Article1807 1917-12-14 4 Apropos of the warning given to Germany by Mr. Bonar Raw Materials aw an d Sir Edward a Synthetic c arfJOn regarding what may happen to the enemy in the future owing to the shortage of raw materials, a telegram via Amsterdam attributes to the chief of1,807 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement170 1917-12-14 4 IPRITGHARD CO., LTD. PROVISIONS. We Have Received a Choice Selection of the Finest Australian Provisions, a few items are Dried Fruits. Currants, Sultanas, Raisins in 1 lb. Tins 65 cts. Barnes’ Finest Australian Honey in J lb. Bottles 80 cts. me Famous “Silver la Del" Brand Jams. Raspberry, Apricot, Peach170 words
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Advertisement34 1917-12-14 4 S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. J Printing Works Manager and Z Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 J Editor’s Residence 22134 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous53 1917-12-14 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for no-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAY 6.25 a m. (Oft. Bin.) 12.22 p.m. (s’’t. 9in.) 6 28 p m. (Ift sin.) To MORROW. 0.26 a.m. (7fu. lin 7.5 a.m. (Oft. 4in 1.5 p.m. (6ft. lin.) 7.1053 words
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Obituary21 1917-12-14 4 DEATH. Gotilirb. —On December 12. Orchard Road, Singapore, Fe ix Henry Valentine Gottlieb. Registrar of the Supreme Court, Singapore. Ag°d 56.21 words
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Article213 1917-12-14 5 the submarine. PROCLAMATION IN JERUSALEM. CHARGE AGAINST M- CAILLAUX. Germans attacked on a mile of front w e?t of Cambrai, in the area between Ba *ecourt and Queant, and entered a portion of the front trenches on the rubt. On the other part of the front of213 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration326 1917-12-14 5 [Rrutsr’s Telegrams], ENEMY ATTACK. London, December 12. Field Marshal Haig reports that the enemy this morning delivered a strong local attack on a mile of front east of Bullecourt, and succeeded on the right in entering a short length of front trench, which formed a salient, and had[Rrutsr’s Telegrams], - 326 words
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Article230 1917-12-14 5 SIR E. CARSON AND GERMANY. London, December 13. Sir Edward Carson, presiding at a meeting at the Colonial Institute, at which Mr. Fisher, ex-Minister of Trade and Customs in New Zealand, lectured on Imperial Trade,” said we were never again going to have peaceful penetration by amiable Germans.230 words
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Article76 1917-12-14 5 Lon ion, December 13 In the House of Commons, Sir J D Rees asked Are the Government considering the desirability of forming an All-British Oil Company, free uf all foreign in.ere-t and foreign control, for dealing with the development of oilfields outside the British Isles, particularly iu76 words
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Article63 1917-12-14 5 THE NEW DISCOVERIES. Amsterdam, December 11. Genera’ Scheuch, Chief of the German War Board, in an interview, stated that several raw materials discovered in war time had been so successful that they would remain in use after the war, an additional advantage being the low price. This63 words
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Article54 1917-12-14 5 Loudon, Decern oer 13. Sir Robert Borden, who is at Halifax, telegraphs to Ottawa that the dead will exceed 10,000, and the homeless 20,000. The Official'Figures. Halifax, December 13 It is officially announced that hitherto the fatalities numbered 1,226. The error in Sir Robert Borden’s figures was due54 words
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Article28 1917-12-14 5 London, December 13. The cotton weavers have approved of the terms of the settlement of the wages question, which all parties have thus now accepted28 words
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Article38 1917-12-14 5 ALLIHD SUBJECTS FOR ARMY. Melbourne,December 11. In connection with the regulation prohibiting the employment in Australia of Allied subjects of military age, negotiations arg proceeding whereby these men will forthwith b 3 come liable for military service.38 words
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Article32 1917-12-14 5 London, December 13. It is understood that the Government are considering the advisability of announcing a new man-power programme to a secret session of the House of Commons next week.32 words
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Article17 1917-12-14 5 London, December 13. Sir William Weir has been appointed Director-General of Aircraft Production.17 words
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Article650 1917-12-14 5 CHANCELLOR’S STATEMENT. London, December 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law, moving a vote of credit of £550.000,000, said it was estimated that the vote of credit of £400,000,000, moved on the 30th October would cover expenditure until 9th January. The new vote would650 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article63 1917-12-14 5 TERRIFIC STRUGGLES. London, December 12. An Italian official message says that between the Brenta and the Piave the Austrians yesterday violently attacked at Col Della Berretta and Col Della Ono. The Germans, in strong force, stormed Mount Spinoncia and defences in the Calciua valley. The struggle continued all63 words
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The Near East.
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Article, Illustration1280 1917-12-14 5 GENERAL ALLENBY’S PROCLAMATION. London, December 12. Mr. Lloyd George, in the Hou;e of Commons, announced that the following tele gram had been received from General Allenby. “Jerusalem 2 p.m 11th December. I entered the city officially at noon today with a few of my staff, the commanders1,280 words
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Article650 1917-12-14 5 A visitor to Jerusalem, describing the church of the Holy Sepulchre, to which genGeneral Allenby refers in his report, following his entry into Jerusalem, says there is but one door to the church It faces the south and opens into a square paved court of650 words
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Russia
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Article229 1917-12-14 5 THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. Petrograd, December 13. The Maximalists forcibly dissolved the Senate. The Red Guards have arrested more ot tbe Government officials. t Terestche.ko and other Ministers* who are interned in St. Peter and St. Paul’s fortress, addressed a declaration to tbe President of tbe Consti ueut Assembly, protesting229 words
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Article89 1917-12-14 5 MR. MACPHERSON’S REPLIES. London, December 13. In the House of Commons, in reply to Colonel Leslie Wilson, Mr Macpherson stated that the question of the Imperial Government awarding a medal or decoration to ti e Anzacs who participated in Gallipoli was being sympathetically considered. Replying to a suggestion89 words
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Article70 1917-12-14 5 QUESTION IN THE COMMONS. London, December 13. In the House of Commons Mr. King drew attention to the renewed discussion in Holland concerning the possible intentions of the Allies regarding the future of rights over Scheldt navigation and Dutch territory. Lord Robert Cecil replied There is not now and70 words
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Article584 1917-12-14 6 SCIENCE TEACHING IN SCHOOLS. A resolution by the Government of Burma in the education department says:—The absence of provision for the adequate teaching of science in schools in Burma has long been a matter of concern to the Local Government. In 1913, the conference of European school584 words
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Article378 1917-12-14 6 Perhaps—in the Case of Crippled Heroes.” A correspondent writes that he has interviewed a number of husbands and wives, and one girl of 16, concerning the prophecy of a speaker at a woman’s meeting at St. Pancras that women will have to propose after the war. as378 words
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Article789 1917-12-14 6 MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The following are the minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Committee, Department of Agriculture, held at the offices of the Department on October 31,: Present:—Mr. L. Lewton-Brain, Director of Agriculture (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, Messrs. H. Armstrong, C.789 words
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Article649 1917-12-14 6 In that, in some aspects, remarkable book, Raymond, or Life and Death,” issued by Sir Oliver Lodge, is quoted the following striking passage from the writings of Rev. Stainton Moses, M.A., Oxon You do not sufficiently grasp the scanty hold that religion has upon the mass of mankind. nor649 words
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Article549 1917-12-14 6 Sir Charles Waldstein, whose knowledge of Germany has extended over a number of years, and whose archaeological knowledge has brought him into contact with many circles of thought and social eminence in that country, writes in the Nineteenth Century on “The Gulf between England and Germany.” The549 words
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Article180 1917-12-14 6 The beauty of the cotton tr P P bloom with its bright flowers is W M which one hardly realises hear a lot about the pear and ehem Japan but a simul i s their group of “simul” i s rare al a name is bombax rnalabaricim’’180 words
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Article116 1917-12-14 6 Pbnang, December 14, (By Courtly of the Chartered London Demar d Bank ...J/4 jo (l < monthi* sight Bank 2 /4 11.. m 1» Documentary Oalcutta Demand Bank lf 3 days' eight Private Bombay Demand Bark Moulmein Demand Bank 2 3 days'sight Private Madras Demand Bank S' 3 days'116 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement51 1917-12-14 6 a PINKETTES Will Keep You Fit 2 the Summer bec «use they gently stimulate the bowels and I thus keep the system cool, clean and healthy. 5O Ce D HeJ7 r at ,OUr dru ,sVs or dlrec t b» mail on receipt of Om DR W,II IAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE51 words
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Advertisement305 1917-12-14 6 P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. Sandilands. Buttery Co» z yi Hght Four yi Touring Car V Shipments of thisl New Model expected Shortly. i Motor Grs Electric Lights Electric Starter Magneto Ignition I j St A Logical Purchase A better motor car for less money. We can offer you the305 words
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Article887 1917-12-14 7 Mr A Fox left Kuala Lumpur, for Madras. Mr K R Bisaet has resigned the B N Borneo Service on account of ill.health. Mr J W Goldthorp is proceeding from \uala Lumpur, Home to join up. Mr Leicester, Assistant Surgeon, Bukit Mertajam is not proceeding to the887 words
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Article933 1917-12-14 7 BY THE CRUSADERS. Jerusalem has derived some reputation from the number and importance, of her memorable sieges, writes Gibbon in ths Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” It was not till after a long and obstinate contest that Babylon and Rome could prevail against the obstinacy933 words
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Article64 1917-12-14 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $138.00 per picul buyers. Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £3Ol spot, and £296 three months. Tin Output. The output of Middleton Tin Mines, for November was: plant piculs 20.57 tribute piculs 72.00. Total piculs 92.57. Practically the whole64 words
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Article34 1917-12-14 7 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Dec. 12th, received to-day: Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 2£d Smoked Sheet 2s 2|d Market weak. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]34 words
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Article15 1917-12-14 7 The following is an additional rubber output for November Ayer Molek lbs 14,50015 words
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Article574 1917-12-14 7 M M.” The homeward mail F”) closes at 10 a.m. on Monday registration till 9 a.m., and parcels till 8 a.m. The Perak State Council has passed an Enactment to provide for vesting in trustees for special religious and charitable purposes certain property forming part of the estate‘ M M.” - 574 words
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Article1078 1917-12-14 7 PATRICK MacGILL - BY PATRICK MacGILL. Th cafe stood near the village church. The church was in ruins and the cafe itself although fairly well preserved had not wholly escaped the ravages of German shell fire; a hole in the red tiles of the roof and a chimney was smashed1,078 words
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Article382 1917-12-14 7 An example of the sort of trouble that is likely to arise here—likely to be accentuated» rather, for it has already arisen in part —is the instance given in the Ceylon Legislative Council, which made an effort to relieve the distress of the copra producers in382 words
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Article329 1917-12-14 7 The lack of cargo space in Netherlands India has recently been the subject of numerous protests. The following information is of interest as throwing light on the position and the causes of the trouble. 1 he service between Java and America is employing seven passenger-vessels to329 words
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Article128 1917-12-14 7 “T.0.M.” here was quite a big outbreak on Ulu 1 an Estate, near Ipoh. about midnight on iuesday when the smoke house caught fire, due probably to “over-heating.” Mr. H B Mollett. the manager, who was called out at 11.55 p.m., went to the scene“T.0.M.” - 128 words
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Article172 1917-12-14 7 Malacca, December 10.—The big and rather sudden drop in the prices of the various grades of rubber is producing sinister effects in Malacca, and there are many whose countenance no longer bears the wonted smile- It is even feared that, should the decline m prices continue, those172 words
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Article63 1917-12-14 7 Poona, November 22. —A distressing tragedy is reported from Talegaon where Mr. Norn, Superintendent of the Government Poultry and Dairy Farm, in a fit of insanity is said to have shot a lady staying with him and her daughter aged eleven years, and then to have shot63 words
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Article67 1917-12-14 7 Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers and Co. have taken in hand a temporary scheme for the lighting by electricity of a small portion of Ipoh, whilst it is more than likely that next month there will be instituted one, or perhaps two, more piecemeal schemes for the lighting of67 words
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Article49 1917-12-14 7 [Fro 11 Our Own Cobbespondent.] Singapore, Decemb-r 14. At Singapore Rubber acetions, 685 tons weie offered and 236 tons sold. The demand was poor, though it was slightly better at the cl »*e. Ribbed smoked $96 and fine pale $lOl. The lower grades were $5 lower.49 words
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Article48 1917-12-14 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Cat men ...Biz t 2. Two Step .The Darkle Boatmen Archer 3 Selection A British Campaign Pau! 4. Waltz Merry Nicht ...Wood 5. Match Bona Fide ...Goring48 words
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Article30 1917-12-14 7 Washington, December 13. President Wil?on has directed that only dangerous Austrians and Hungarians will be interned. Most of the restrictions on Germans shall not apply to Austrians.30 words
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Article128 1917-12-14 7 Dec. 13 and 15.—Entertainment by Taiping Convent, “Our Day.” Dec. 17. —Cash Chemists, Ltd., Fourth Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 3-30 p.m. Dec. 19. —Board of Licensing Justices, Meeting, District Court, 2-30 p.m. Jan. 15, 17 and 19.—Penang Races. The marriage took place yesterday of Mr Chua128 words
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Advertisement53 1917-12-14 7 In Aid of Red Cross. Owing to the demand for tickets in the Penang Lottery the Committee have decided to postpone the closing date for outstations till Dec. 31st. Tickets can be obtained from the Secretaries in Penang, up till January 3rd, 1918, and the drawing will take place on53 words
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Advertisement174 1917-12-14 7 A Cure that Cures. There are men and women in every locality who are being racked to death with Rheumatism. .Many of them have tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral baths, massagTi et i C ot Lers have been doctored y-i l l h A have lost all ho P174 words
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Advertisement31 1917-12-14 7 SATISFACTION is enjoyed by the Motorist who depends on a ACCUMULATOR For his Lighting and Starting E.tery Ruttern is ecarantrrd 12 months AT ALL LEADING G HADES. ACTON LONDON .ENG r--*'31 words
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Advertisement2216 1917-12-14 8 P& 0 -British India In. Y. K. K. p. M. CH AUSTKALIA AND W YnU Jap.nMailStnmshipCo.LiJ. |j|Wl S' AND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. A o £l2? M '< (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors TmA j£\ (Royal Packet S. N. Company) 4 38, bishopsgate, London f -a! 1 vk 72,216 words
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