Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 February 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-02-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 48. VOL. LXJLVI. WEDNESDAY. 27th FEBRUARY, 1918» PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement879 1918-02-27 1 wCPD nnae«««« nnBWW B aannnco S np.TO-DITE PRINTING 0 C c o f pvery description undertaken, n from a visiting card to the largest J size poster, by J The Pinant Gazette Press. LU., I J with care and promptitude. i d Estimates given free and artistic E d display879 words
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Advertisement17 1918-02-27 1 iwnnymedß I HOTEL. I GARAGE 1 I New Cars for Hir£ f j PHONE N 08- JJ|17 words
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Article921 1918-02-27 2 Modem war is modem industry, organised for a single definite purpose. Behind the Army that fights, and in some cases alongside of it, there is another army whose weapons are the pickaxe, crowbar, spade and pulley. This Army of Labour is a large one. lhe Labour Corps921 words
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Advertisement1385 1918-02-27 2 SITUATION WANTED. hereby given that THE SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE, HONGKONG. By a Chinese with thorough know- granted by V. Peranayaga Ammal c. n av Anril 23 1918. ledge of shipping and book-keeping, f 0 Ramasamy Pillay was on y, P > good references. February, 1918, absolutely Apply to Box.1,385 words
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Advertisement48 1918-02-27 2 THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. LTD. {lncorporated in Australia} ESTABLISHED 1860. blew Easiness 1914 £3,576,800 Faada £10.127,573 Annual Income £1,661,648 Increase of Funds £705,000 No Shareholders. All profit* divided iiiiuugst Policy-holder*. Claims, Loans and Cash Surrender* sattled locally. Jeneral Agents: BOUBTEAD o. Penang and Sing avert.48 words
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Advertisement94 1918-02-27 2 y II I J U. TOWN HALL. THURSDAY 28TH, FRIDAY IST AND SATURDAY 2ND. “THE GINKS” In NOVELTY, COMEDY and WILD WEST. HALF THE PROFITS IN AID OF THE RED CROSS. Under the Distinguished Patronage of THE HON. VV. C. MICHELL, Resident Councillor. BOOKING AT ROBINSONS. Doors Open 9 p.m.94 words
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Miscellaneous454 1918-02-27 2 Favourites. EDGAR WARWICK THE Court Cards AND THEIR JOKER FOR A SHORT SEASON. ONLY COMMENCING FRIDAY, MARCH ist. PLANS NOW OPEN, Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. A TREMENDOUS PROGRAMME THAT’S PACKING THE “EMPIRE* NIGHTLY SPECIAL RUN OF S NIGHTS ONLY J Tues., Wed., Thurs., 26, 27 28,454 words
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Article7543 1918-02-27 3 RUBBER export duty. SUNDAY LABOUR AND OUTPUTS. THE BISHOP AND PLANTERS. At the general meeting of the Planters) Association of Malaya held in the Chamber Commerce, Penang, yesterday, Mr. William Doncan presiding, Mr. J. W. Kennedy, continuing the discussion regarding the rubber export duty, said be7,543 words
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Article247 1918-02-27 4 RECENT OCCURRENCES IN PENANG. A meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal Offices. Penang, yesterday afternoon. The President, Mr. W. Peel, presided and the others present were Mr. A. M. Goodman, Protector of Chinese, Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Mr. Chee247 words
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Article889 1918-02-27 4 [To the Editor or the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,—lt rather appears that your correspondent Seeing Both Sides overshoots his pseudonym when he takes upon himself the labour of upholding so energetically only one of the two points of view that he pretends to find. He suggests that the889 words
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The Near East.
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Article398 1918-02-27 4 THE BRITISH OPERATIONS London, February 25. Reuter’s correspondent with the British Army in Palestine, wiring on February 22nd, says the lull in the operations since the New Year, due to cold and wet weather and the necessity for strengthening the lengthened lines of communication, has now been broken by398 words
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Article46 1918-02-27 4 London, February 26. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law stated the War-Cabinet had been considering the condition of part of Ireland, but he declined to state at presen u whether measures to strengthen the hands of the executive were contemplated.46 words
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Article140 1918-02-27 4 Pbnang, February 27, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$9.00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$9 1/4 sellers. Pold leaf $72. Gepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6j buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom; Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace v $llO nom. Mace Pickings $49 sales Cloves140 words
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Article133 1918-02-27 4 Mar I.—“ The Court Cards,” Empire Theatre, Mar 2.—P010 Match, Selangor v. Penang. Sepoy Lines, Penang, 5 p.m. Mar 30.—P. V.R C. Shoot, (Deliberate) 7 a.m. Mar 31.—P.V.R.0, Shoot, (Rapids) 7 am. Mar 30-31 and Apr I.—North Kedah Our Day.” Sixteen Malays and Javanese who were on Saturday133 words
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Advertisement118 1918-02-27 4 The Price of PAIN—SCIATICA. No one wants pain—still we -pay for it heavily in lost health—lost energy—lost ambition—often absolute financial ruin. Whypay this awful price Why suffer the terrible twitching tortures of Sciatica when everlasting relief is so near at hand? Perfect health, absolute freedom from pain may again be118 words
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Advertisement510 1918-02-27 4 ALEC. WILLIAMSON, LIMITS T_T AVING DISPOSED o f o Ur Dp I at No. 4, Orchard R oa( l to I Company, Limited, we have tr atl ,f our Motor Car Department to fl* I Orchard Road, (opposite p enan 37 I and will continue to do bu-i U;>s V*510 words
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Article845 1918-02-27 5 Preliminary arrangements are now being made for holding the second Agricultural Conference of Malaya, and a General Committee has been formed representing the District Planting Associations, together with four members of the Agricultural Department, to discuss the various details in connection with the Conference. The following have845 words
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Advertisement776 1918-02-27 5 i mill l'WAka' LST I /-“A “Strops Itself as well as a J 5 Barber could J's! strep it. L/ L—yT J Perhaps on some occasion you have come across a barber who has given you the shave of a lifetime ’-close,velvety-a touch that was almost a caress. If so,776 words
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Advertisement406 1918-02-27 5 PRITCHARD’S Perfumer;) Department I ZENOBIA NATURAL ROGER ANO CALLETS I PERFUMES. PERFUMES. I $2.25, $3.25 $5.50 $2 25. $4 75 &$7 25 I ftwgjflft 1 YARDLEYS PERFUMES. Atkiwon s Perfumes. I $2.10 $2.60 i h SI 80. $3OO &$5 25 V«B ~x «aE/iTKrtiSOH V nC 4/fl y,;|J PRESENTATION BOXES OF406 words
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Article35 1918-02-27 6 Raokram —Burnts. —January 8, al WaaMsworth, George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook Rackham, of Herae-hill, to Madeline Jeesie, aecond daughter of Mr. and Mra. James Burke, of Wandsworth, Lcmarly of Penang.35 words
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Article1092 1918-02-27 6 The proceedings at yesterday’s meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya, as our report iudicites, covered a very wide fipld and it is quite beyond our capacity or intention bo attempt, in the space and time at our disposition, a commentary or criticism on the meeting1,092 words
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Article1222 1918-02-27 6 The news of the havoc wrought at Swatow by earthquake was someTUE«tk...U «bat belated Hongkoog in China papers of February 14tb record earthquake shocks in that Colony. The Cathedral was badly shaken, but while there were five distinct shocks, one severe, the damage was slight. There was1,222 words
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Article28 1918-02-27 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $146.00 per picul business done. Tin is quoted in London to-day aS £314 spot, and £3ll three months.28 words
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Article32 1918-02-27 6 The following were the rubber quotations in London on February 25ch, received today Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 4|d Smoked Sheet 2s 3fd [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article379 1918-02-27 6 The homeward mail («< I closes at 10 a.m. tn-morrow; registration till 9 am. and parcels till 8 a.m. Letters posted iu the pillar-boxes before 9am t •-morrow will be iu time. Letteis, etc, may be posted at the Head Office up to 10-45 a m. on payment379 words
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Advertisement212 1918-02-27 6 -7= BASS’S LIGHT BITTER ALE (BUGLE BRANDI s g Botdedby: M. B. FOSTER 8 SONS, LTD., LONDON. J g A SMALL SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND, g IMPORTERS Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., H WINE '<£ SPIRIT MERCHANTS, B PENANG. j ESTATE SUPPLIES j* AT FAVOURABLE PRICES. Momi Chests 19* x 19" x212 words
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Advertisement28 1918-02-27 6 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.” Finang Gazette Press, 5 LIMITED. TELEPHONES. J Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence]... 221 aaaaaaaasa ana»28 words
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Miscellaneous42 1918-02-27 6 THE TIDES. The following are the bides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 12.57 a m. 7.35 a.m. 1.22 p.m. 7.46 p.m. To MORROW. 1.22 a m. 7.56 a.m. 1.44 p.m. 8 9 p.m.42 words
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Article194 1918-02-27 7 PRESS ON GERMAN DEMANDS. A RAIDER’S RETURN. SOCIALIST WAR AIMS. The Germans have occupied the port of Reval, on the Gulf of Finland, after a battle in Estbonia, also Dorpat, 100 miles south-east of Reval, and a town west of Pskoff. In the south, the Germans have entered194 words
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France and Belgium
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Article187 1918-02-27 7 l ßuetbr’b Telegrams]. SUCCESSFUL RAID. London, February 24. Fiold Marshal Haig reports As the result of an unsuccessful raid at Broodseinde, we took 15 prisoners, including an officer, killing several rafters. We repulsed raids again-t two of our posts on the Ypres-Comines canal, without suffering a catuUty. Thelßuetbr’b Telegrams]. - 187 words
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Article143 1918-02-27 7 RUSSIA’S DEFECTION. London, February 24. Sir Auckland Geddes, in a speech in London, said there was no clear ond of the war in sight. The need for man-power was never greater. The '♦hole man-power question was profoundly modified by the defection of Russia and the very severe143 words
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Article67 1918-02-27 7 CHIEF OF STAFF’S POWERS. London, February 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. Macpherson announced rhat an Order-in-Council was being issued restoring to the Army Com cil and the Secretary of State for War the powers and duties transferred to the Chief of rhe Imrerial General Staff67 words
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Article858 1918-02-27 7 WAR AIMS MEMORANDUM. London, February 24. The Inter-Allied Socialist Conference concludtd by adopting a war aims memorandum, which is practically identical with the British memorandum as cabled from the “Daily Telegraph” of the 10th August and December 17. The clause as regards Alsace-Lorraine is strengthened, as mentioned858 words
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Article381 1918-02-27 7 MORE REVELATIONS. London, Feruabry 23. The ‘‘Times” publishes the first instalment of a new book on Germany by exAmbassador Gerard. In this he gives his impressions of the Kaiser and the workings of absolute monarchical rule. To illustrate the Kaiser’s craft, Mr. Gerard reveals an incident381 words
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Article108 1918-02-27 7 100 LIVES LOST. London, February 25. A St John’s (Newfoundland) message says the steamer Fiorizel (3,081 tons) from St John’s to New York was wrecked in a blizzard near Cape Rhco. Forty pas «engers, including a number of prominent Newfoundlanders, and sixty of the crew perished. The108 words
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Article35 1918-02-27 7 Durban, February 22. The Magistrate at Empangeni reports that 13 Europeans at Umfolosi are known to be dead and 14 missing. It is estimated 40 to 50 natives and Indians were drowned.35 words
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Article54 1918-02-27 7 SOCIALIST PROTEST. Amsterdam, February 27. The Reischstag Socialists have protested against the calling up of strikers for the army. They complained that soldiers are insulted, heaten, ill-fed and refused furlough, and as a result desertions are increasing. General Scheuch, chief of the war board, admitted that agitators54 words
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Article31 1918-02-27 7 A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. Rome, February 24. The Chamber, after speeches by Baron Sonnino and Signor Orlando, passed a vote of confidence in the Government by 340 to 44.31 words
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Article18 1918-02-27 7 Paris, February 24. General Sir Henry Rawlinson, successor to General H. Wilson, has arrived at Versailles.18 words
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Russia.
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Article1524 1918-02-27 7 ADVANCE ON KIEFF. London, February 22. A German official report says: We occupied Reval, after a battle, also Pleskau, south of Lake Pripus. Pernau Entered. London, February 25. A German official report says: We occupied Pernau, where an Esthonian battalion placed itself under German command. We occupied1,524 words
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Article260 1918-02-27 7 HER VICTIMS. Londo February 25, The Admiralty states with reference to the German official reporb that the auxiliary cruiser Wolf has returned after 15 months'cruise, it is pre- umed she sank in the Indian and Pacific Oceans the following vessels, taking prisoners the crews Turritella a, Juma260 words
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Article34 1918-02-27 7 Madrid, February, 25. The press are most angry at the sinking of the Maroaspiu and suggest the withdrawal of protection of G-nnsn interests. They even advocate a rupture of diplomatic relations.34 words
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Article37 1918-02-27 7 ADVANCE-ON THE EUPHRATES, London, February 22. A Mesopotamia official report «ays our troops on the Euphrates occupied Khahaburayat on Wednesday. Our patrois are within ten miles of Hit The resistance is slight. We took prisoners 30.37 words
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Article35 1918-02-27 7 New Yors, February 26. A German-born Captain, Henkes, was dismissed the a* mv and sentenced to 25 years’ hard labour for resigning on the ground that be could not fight agaimt his kinsmen.35 words
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Article106 1918-02-27 7 New York, Ft 26. Mr. Gompers has declined the German trade unionists’ invitation to attend a workers peace conference. Mr. K. M. Syed Abubaker, contractor to the Penang Harbour Board, gave a sumptuous dinner last night at his residence. Transfer Road, in honour of the departure oi Mr.106 words
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Article671 1918-02-27 8 The Position in Java. The following are extracts from a letter So London from Java. The writer is well acquainted with all matters commercial and financial in Netherlands Indki, and the statements he makes respecting the stoppage of telegraphic communication will therefore be read with interest: For some671 words
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Article341 1918-02-27 8 The China Association has undertaken to raise a sum to enable the Y.M.C.A. to provide for extra comforts of the Chinese Labour Force in France. While the material wants —food, clothing, etc. —of the corps are sufficently provided for by H.M. Government, and their general welfare341 words
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Advertisement284 1918-02-27 8 w-mni -ii I,’ --".frailtt—WanqEßgnss ffie of I Wana-Ranee is the latest triumph of the perfumer’s art. A scent which recalls the spice-laden •,"Si *'breezes of its native home, fragrant JSA Op t/ ?z* with the perfume of many flowers. ™b j Sweet and lasting, its fascination IV d will increase284 words
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Advertisement400 1918-02-27 8 Ease Safety C o m f o r these i i I/ lA I ll I I b principal m qualities of Michelin Square Tread Covers List of Stockists Penang; Chin Kooi Co., The Cycle 4 Carriage Co., Chin Seng Co., Ltd., JG. W. Wilson k Co. i INSURANCE. The400 words
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Article956 1918-02-27 9 defendant acquitted. The whole of last Friday, until well after 5 o'clock in the evening, was taken up in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court in the hearing of the charge brought by the Military Authorities against H. D. Moffat, a private in the M.S.V.R., he being charged at956 words
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Article279 1918-02-27 9 Penang, February 27, 1918. Beef— c<B. Soup ...p. catty 16—18 Roast 28—30 Steaks 28—30 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 28—30 Ox Tail each 35—40 Tongue 50—55 Feet h Heart 40—50 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of Beef 60 Pork— Pork per catty 60 Pork with fat279 words
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Article131 1918-02-27 9 Pbnang, February 27, 1918. (By Courtesy at the Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank ...2/4 132 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 3.8 3 Credit ...2/4 15/32 lt 3 Documentary ...2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Bank Re. 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank c M 3 days' sight Private131 words
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Article524 1918-02-27 9 GREAT DISASTER AT SWATOW. The earthquake felt in Hongkong on Wednesday say the China Mail of February 15, had its centre further up the coast whence the reports yet to hand go to show that it has has taken the form of a great disaster. Unfortunately at Swatow524 words
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Article169 1918-02-27 9 The following are the latest quotation? in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. ID GO GO 00 c a- <d Shares. a S’ x a x Mining. Kinta A. Ord. $7.80 $8 Rahman H $l2 Sl2| sl2j ex General. E. Smelting (Or? S7J s7| s7|169 words
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Advertisement32 1918-02-27 9 1’ JAPANESE DENTIST < T. NAGATA Next Door to The i Dispensary. ALOR STAR March 30th, 31st, April Ist, GREAT EASTER FETE IN AID OF THE RED CROSS. 176—w 16-3 &tth s 29-332 words
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Advertisement379 1918-02-27 9 p-i H o I' a* 1 I Electric Starter Magneto Ignition LAST SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. The Big Four Touring Car i A Great Development The great Willys-Overland factories —a veritable hive of industry in themselves have played a leading part in the development of the motor car business. irAlthough it379 words
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Miscellaneous79 1918-02-27 9 WAR CARTOONS. r n I 5" Reproduced from the World's Press.ll TT7 hi ah. <C i r <k-.. x?, r<’s®SjE| i ii?W$MKw .->* JMI fWO' z -Ik -e Ji *<w' 'l 7' L '"M THE INVASION OF LONDON. The Kaiser: (Wildly) This is all vrcng, I tell you I—l was79 words
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Article2363 1918-02-27 10 r s s* i |1 Capital. Paid up. 2 Dividends. NAMES. j 3 M *> tS 1914 1915 1916 1917 RUBBER (Dollar.) lona «19» mn ion 000 SI SI 20 45 65 60 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1909 $120,000 z., 8 int. Amalgamated Malay Estates 1916 SI,000,000 «5 «52,363 words
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Article862 1918-02-27 10 FALLING RUBBERS, RISING MINES. Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co., Ltd., in their report dated Kuala Lumpur, February 23, says:— A few weeks ago we spoke of the manner in which principal attention in the market was being diverted from rubber shares, which have been popular for so862 words
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Article669 1918-02-27 10 Messrs. Aldens’ Successors, Ltd., London, reported on 20th Dec., 1917. The London market has been much firmer during the I week rising slowly but steadily each day, tliis morning’s value of Crepe is 2/4| and sheet 2/4s. The forward positions have shown similar advances there being Buyers669 words
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Article155 1918-02-27 10 Karak. —Lit. divd. 5 p.c. Kalidjeroek.—lnt. divd. 4 p.c. Last yeaf 6 P c t Pataling.—Third int. divd. 50 p.c. Las year 75 p.c. Batavia Plans. Trust. —Divd. 6 2.3 p-c. (Is. 4d. per share). Bantam.—Profit to June 3*3 £49, I divd. 15 p.c. (20 p.c.155 words
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Article94 1918-02-27 10 Bukit Rajah.—lnt. divd. 20 p c. Seafield.—Second int. divd. 15 p-c-year 20 p.c. T Batu Caves.—Third int. divd. 35 p.c. year same. Hevea (Johoie).— Crop 269,543 lb., raging 2s. 2.47 d. per lb., at c 4.60 d. Final divd. 4 p.c. on ord(making 9 p.c.), and94 words
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Article1041 1918-02-27 11 WHAT OCCUPIED 'TERRITORIES HAVE AFFORDED. M. Andre Cheradame, the eminent authority on Paa-Germanism, bau just issued a pamphlet on German War Profits and the German Formula, No Annexa. tions, No Indemnities.” In three years, writes M. Cheradame, the domain of Prussian militarism has increased from an area1,041 words
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Advertisement275 1918-02-27 11 %xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx«xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Andrew Usfier d? Qos I Special Reserve O.V.G. i wj<jsxy I z-r* I &anailands, Jouttery j eo., Sole Agents for Penang dr I x 5 JSS3SOOO nfifll BEST QUALITY SILK I OBTAINABLE AT f I wassinmun Assomuii s co., i o 7 o 20-22, BEACH STREET, PENANG. 0 tftflfflO275 words
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Advertisement306 1918-02-27 11 j Sooting dr j s PENANG. g STEEL REINFORCEMENT. I’ I "gr. TRUSSIT WALLS. j This test shows Trussit walls 2| in. thick 9 ft. high f carrying 30 cwt. per foot run. No frame work of any kind used in construction; no shuttering required. a I P I '1306 words
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Advertisement110 1918-02-27 11 fWHKiSiHinwniftionHHi» Green island cement Ltd. I PORTLAND CEMENT I It Casks tai Dram st 170 lbs. Mt la Bags st 140 Iba, Mt > C«ment Tllmu any pitfi H datterwaya. g Glazed Pavlnr Tiles. I Firebricks and FlHMtay. g Drain Pipes, any skapa, I Paring Bricks. g H PrlfiM, SasiplM110 words
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Advertisement1641 1918-02-27 12 P.&0.-Bbitish India N Y KJfek K. A I ■M a koninklijke paketvaart and Japan Mail Steamship AnPal* LiinG Company, Limited. x (Royal Packet S. W. Xr (Incorporated in Japan.) Intended to 8a». Shames. FOB (Companies Incorporated in England.) van Noort Langsa, Telok Semawe, Segh, Sabang, D van Twist Olehieh, Sibolja,1,641 words
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Advertisement613 1918-02-27 12 BANtk;>. CHARTERED AUSTRALIA AND CHINA A Incorporated In England by Royal c h Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund i]? 00 Reserve Liability of Proprietors Hbad Office 38, BIBHOPSGATE, LONDON Ko Agencies and Branohr«. u Amritsar Hongkong p_iB«gkok Uoilo Batavia Ipoh p Bombay Karaoiu p 1 Calcutta Klang «Mgoon Canton Kobe c*613 words
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