Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 185. VOL. LXXVI. THURSDAY, Bth AUGUST, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement728 1918-08-08 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Rext Door to The DUpeniary. a t\ I IF YOU HA VE NOT TRIED I j BEAR BRAND MILK j Oyoa can have no idea what a PERFECTLY STERILISED MILK Wn CC k emn No- 555 "■«>■-'* so $l-00 really is. Do not confuse PACKED IN728 words
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Advertisement13 1918-08-08 1 Irunnymede] j HOTEL. I I GARAGE I j New Cars for Hire. IZZZiIzIBJ13 words
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Article634 1918-08-08 2 THE GENERALISSIMO’S CAREER. General Foch, has, like Joffre, been made a Marshal of France, an honour as well deserved in the one case as in the other. Since he was placed in supreme command of the Allied forces, Marshal Foch has added greatly to his .previously high reputation634 words
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Article237 1918-08-08 2 —“T.O.M.” Information was received in TpoTi from Chemor on Saturday that the limbs of a man, who had been killed by an elephant, were discovered that day near a forest. The story current in Chemor was that the man had been attacked by a man-eating elephant because—“T.O.M.” - 237 words
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Article176 1918-08-08 2 Tn the Supreme Court, Singapore, before Mr. Justice Ebden on Friday, was commenced the case in which four Sikhs, Chanan Singh, Santa Singh. Katha Singh and Lechman Singh, were charged with the murder of a compatriot named Harnam Singh on Boat Quay in the small hours of the176 words
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Article766 1918-08-08 2 Says the Calcutta “Statesman”;-=-Memsahibs in Yokohama whose husbands go racing must be most uncommon glad when hubby has a good <lay for he is not paid his winnings in cash. Instead, he is given a ticket for the amount won on a store and has to buy goods766 words
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Article235 1918-08-08 2 Swedish Officer of a Chrnese Customs Launch Killed. On July 26, a sensation was created at Macao by the news that a gang of pirate prisoners on a Chinese Customs cruiserlaunch had risen in revolt, fired upon the officers and made their escape. It appears that235 words
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77 1918-08-08 2 Ng Ning. who was the only man arrested during the Gresson Street tragedy, Hongkong was shot in Canton by order of the Tuchun after being handed over to the local authorities by the Hongkong Police and tried. Ng was a famous robber in the77 words
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Article407 1918-08-08 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I understand there is some friction between two sections of the Mohammedan Community here regarding the appointment of a Kathi and Registrar of Mohammedan marriages and divorces for the locality of Acheen Street, George Town, Penang, vice407 words
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Article205 1918-08-08 2 —Ex. Our Chiengmai correspondent writes that about three weeks ago a ferocious tiger attacked elephants belonging to the Chao Luang of Chiengmai, at Pong Pang Aw, about a couple of days’’ journey from Chiengmai, and within the jurisdiction of the Amphur of Doi Sakate. An elephant calf—Ex. - 205 words
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Article158 1918-08-08 2 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States. 9 By train 7.15 a.ra Malacca. Johore, Singa- pore and Hongkong— Saturdays 5.30 pm. Parit Buntar. B’gan Sera», and Taiping j 10 a rn. <fe 3.45 p m Kuala Kubu Kuala I Lum ur and Seremban a.m. Rukit Mertajam, Bukit 10158 words
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Article45 1918-08-08 2 (Post Office, Othciai Report.) Left 1 enang. Arrived London M*y 1 A June 21 9 B 20 11 C 22 15 D July 9 14 E 12 24 F „9 25 G 9 22 H ~17 June 25 F A uy. 545 words
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Article71 1918-08-08 2 The homeward mail “A,” via Bombay closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow; registration till 9 a.m. and parcels till 8 a.m. Letters posted in the pillar-boxes before 9 a.in. to-morrow will be in time. Letteis etc., may be posted at the Head Office up to 10-45 am. on payment71 words
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Advertisement356 1918-08-08 2 FORD CAR FOR SALE. Apply Box No. 193, c/o Pinang Gazette PARI TIN, LIMITED. DIVIDEND No. 5. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Company has d»-cla r o i a third interim div fiend <f 5% f" r y ear ending 31st; December, 1918, payable on the 15 h356 words
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Miscellaneous326 1918-08-08 2 H Special Announcement. I IEMPIREI THEATRE). I SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. 1 Commencing €o-r]ight to Sunday, J THE GKEAT-BLUEBIRD PHOTO PLAY. I “A KENTUCKY CINDERELLA ’J FEATURING: A Cast of Eight of the Greatest Screen Stars S INCLUDING: 5 “EDDIE POLO”| sreat favourite.) HARRY CARTER, RUTH CLIFFORD, EMORY JOHNSON, S RUPERT JULIAN,326 words
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Article1555 1918-08-08 3 ALLEGED CONCEALMENT OF ENEMY ASSETS. The District Magistrate at Rangoon has been engaged for some considerable time in the hearing of the case of the Crown vs. A. F. Mathol, managing director of the Trading Company, who stands charged with, concealment of enemy property, —assets to the extent1,555 words
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Article313 1918-08-08 3 For once the Paris and London theatrical worlds are not united. And with reason —witness the following article in “Excelsior” from the pen of “Emile.” He says, in pai*: “Of course, you have met the austere moralist who is afflicted by the gaiety of Paris and313 words
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Article128 1918-08-08 3 The Inter-Allied Conference at Versailles has issued a. statement pledging suppctrt to the oppressed Slavs. It is as follows: At a meeting held, at Versailles on June 3, the Premiers of the three Allied countries, France, Great Britain and Italy, agreed to issue the following declarations128 words
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Article131 1918-08-08 3 Under the title “Resurrection of the Heart” the ‘‘Journal” publishes a description of remarkable experiments made by Professor Laurent, of the Brussels Faculty, which has been communicated •to the French Academy of Medicine. Professor Laurent removed the heart of a dog and joined it up131 words
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Advertisement900 1918-08-08 3 BILLET WANTED CiAVArnmAnf rrf By an experienced dresser VIL> VCI lIITICIIL U 1 CONDUCTOR able to take charge of a Division or small property; good re- fX-OCIO ll ferences. Please apply Box No. 190, c/o Pinang Gazette. 381 13 8 HR ENDERS ARE INVITED for the exclusive right to prospect900 words
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Advertisement484 1918-08-08 3 Dr. Cassell’s Tablets keep up the Strength of Your Body and Save You from Malarial Fever You don’t get malarial fevers when your blood is pure and rich, because infection cannot exist in healthy, blood. That is why Dr. Cassell’s Tablets are so sure a protection. They make your blood484 words
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Article1339 1918-08-08 4 Even the last honours list, regarding which there was very little to cavil at perhaps, especially when compared with birthday lists and others of the not very remote past, did not escape criticism. In this instance it was good natured, and directed almost solely against the1,339 words
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Article1757 1918-08-08 4 The sensation created by the disclosures regarding tbe French Ministry M. Malvy. of the Interior, under M. Malvy, was chiefly responsible for the coming into power of M. Clemenceau, whose term as Premier has been associated with a series of remarkable trials, rhe latest of which has1,757 words
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Advertisement129 1918-08-08 4 Pritchard's Are Displaying in their ’Spacious NEW SHOWROOMsT UNION STREET. The Largest and Most Artistic Range of China Ware in the Colony. COMPRISING Toilet Sets Dinner Sets Tea Sets Breakfast Sets Dessert Sets Toilet Sets. JWW-/ $17.95 10 $50.00. A This Pretty Toilet Set. $17.95. ®'*S\ /i < x B129 words
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Advertisement55 1918-08-08 4 TO LET. y “PALM BEACH." The Largest and the Best situated seaside Bungalow at Tanjong Bungah. Twelve minutes from “E. O.” by Motor Car. Four double and two single rooms with Bathrooms attached. Spacious Lounge and Dining Room. Beautifully furnished.—Servants’ quarters, Garage, Telephone, Lit throughout by Electricity. Apply to SARKIES55 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous50 1918-08-08 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.12 a.m. (6ft. 6in.) 7.25 am. (Ift. Tin.) 1.9 p.m. (7ft. 4in.) 7.52 pm. (Oft. 7in.) To-morrow. 1.40 a.m. (6ft. 6in.) 7.54 a.m< (Ift. 9in.) 1.37 p.m. (7ft. lin.) 8.17 p.m. (Oft. sin.)50 words
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Article127 1918-08-08 5 EICHHORN'S SUCCESSOR. EVENTS IN RUSSIA. M. MALVY SENTENCED. General Foch. has been made a Marshal of France. General Count Kirchbach has been appointed to succeed Field Marshal von Eichhorn as German CommandeiainChief in Russia and the Ukraine. Telegrams from Russia, via Berlin, report a Bolshevik success against counter-revolutionaries127 words
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Article23 1918-08-08 5 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, August 6. A French communique reports artillery activity east of Soissons and on the Vesle.[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 23 words
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Article80 1918-08-08 5 GENERAL MANGIN’S EULOGY. Paris, August 6. General Mangin, in a most inspiring Order ci the Day, warmly eulogises the English and Scottish troops in the Marne battle, especially on the Ourcq-Aisne watershed. He says they arrived when the battle was fiercest, but in conjunction with the French,80 words
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Article75 1918-08-08 5 ENEMY ATTACK. London, August 6. Field Marshal Haig reports that the enemy launched a strong local attack by a reserve division south of Morlancourt, astride the Bray-Corbie road, capturing advanced trench lines on a portion of the ground we gained cn the night of July 28th. Local75 words
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Article136 1918-08-08 5 London, July 30. —A German official wireless evening report says attacks on our new positions west of Fere-en-Tardenois failed sanguinarily. [The Allies occupied Fere-en-Tardenois some days ago.] An Austrian wireless official report says in Albania the enemy’s counter-pressure strengthened. Five violent enemy attacks in the Semini Salient broke136 words
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Article21 1918-08-08 5 Paris, August 7. General Foch has been appointed Marshal of France. General Petain has been awarded the Military Medal,21 words
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Article108 1918-08-08 5 A CHASE AND FLAMES. i London. August 6. Thousands of visitors to an east coast resort saw the Zeppelins on the skyline and a fleet of aeroplanes ascending, whereupon the airships turned northwards and endeavoured to evade the pursuers in smoke clouds. An hour later the raiders’108 words
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Article42 1918-08-08 5 VERDICT AND SENTENCE. Paris, August 7. M Malvy, ex-Mini?ter of the Interior, was acquitted on the major charges, but was found guilty of misdemeanour. Banishment. Paris, August 7. M. Malvy was banished from France for five years, without civil degradation.42 words
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Article98 1918-08-08 5 W. A. A. C. DEPUTY CHIEF DROWNED. London, August 6. Mrs. Violet Long, Deputy Chief Controller of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, who was drowned with the Warild-, was the occupant of one of the capsizeo lifeboa's. When in tie era, >-he got entangled with ropes. Her orderly98 words
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Article556 1918-08-08 5 Struggle With the Anglo-Saxon. A Berlin telegram says that the Kaiser spent the thirtieth anniversary of his accession to the throne with the Crown Prince and Prince Henry of Prussia at Main Headquarters. Field Marshal von Hindenburg, in warmly congratulating his Majesty, said “The envious grudge a place556 words
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Article119 1918-08-08 5 COMBATS IN VOLGA REGION. Amsterdam, August 5. A telegram from Petrograd, via Berlin, claims that the Soviet troops were victorious at Jaroslav, after a severe battle iu which |5,000 counter-revolutionaries were drowned in fleeing across the Volga. A big battle is proceeding between Red Guards and Czecbo-Slovaks119 words
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Article47 1918-08-08 5 SOVIET OPPOSITION. London, August 6. A Moscow telegram, via Berlin, says the Council of People’s Commissaries voted 300,000,000 roubles for operations against the Czecho-Slovaks, A counter-revolutionary plot was discovered in Vologda Forty officers were arrested. Trotzky has arrived in Petrograd. Cholera in Moscow is increasing.47 words
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Article23 1918-08-08 5 Amsterdam, August 6. General Count Kirchbach, who has been appointed successor of the late Field Marshal von Eichhorn, has’arrived in Kiefl.23 words
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Article429 1918-08-08 5 Powerless Against Combined Warfare of Great Powers.” The confidential stenographic report of the secret conference of the German Commercial Treaties Society, just smuggled out to a neutral country, says: The conference, held on October 24. 1917, discussed frankly Germany’s economic dĕbacle. The president of the society in429 words
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Article22 1918-08-08 5 London, August 7. New Defence of the Realm Regulations empower the Treasury to fix a maximum price for silver bullion.22 words
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Article111 1918-08-08 5 [Havas Tbmmmamx-1 Paris, August 7.—The resistance by the Germans on the banks of the Aisne and the Vesle is increasing, the enemy fighting fiercely before going back. In the Rheims sector, a heavy artillery duel continued for hours, with machine guns also very active. In the region[Havas Tbmmmamx-1 - 111 words
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Article26 1918-08-08 5 Paris, August 7.—The official reports on the French crop prospects are satisfactory, wheat being represented by the figure 72, against 61 in 1917.26 words
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Article85 1918-08-08 5 Berne, August 7.—The Czecho-Slovaks in Russia are causing increasing anxiety iu(the German Press. The Berlin Post of August 2nd says people who, after four years, recommence war, are idealists animated by the conviction that they are fighting for a national ideal. This explains the forces of attraction exercised85 words
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Article33 1918-08-08 5 Amsterdam, August 7.——A correspondent of the Koelnische Zeitung in Berlin writes that the wheat harvest iu Rumania is a bad one, and Germany cannot therefore rely upon supplus from Rumania.33 words
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317 1918-08-08 5 Amsterdam, June 4. —A significant indication of the progress of German absorption of Austria-Hungary is afforded by the proceedings of the German and Austro-Hungarian Economic Unions, which are reported in the German newspapers, but, doubtless for reasons of policy, without much prominence. The meeting of the317 words
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Article178 1918-08-08 5 Control of all Sugar Sources Washington July 13.—President Wilson has created a Sugar Equalization Board on the recommendation of Food Administrator Hoover. The Board is incorporated for $5,000,000 with authority to acquire at a loss to the Government the production of beet sugar factories which cannot, at the178 words
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Article929 1918-08-08 5 Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Spradbery have left the F. M. S. for Australia. Mr. T. F. Dixon leaves Penang on Friday for Home, for naval work. Mr. G. Anesi and Mr. T. Pozzi have left Bangkok ior home to join up. Mr. H. W. Jones, of929 words
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Article520 1918-08-08 5 EXHIBITION AT PARIT BUNTAR. The first of the series of agricultural shows organised by the Government in various centres throughout the Federated Malay States for the purpose of encouraging the production of foodstuffs was held for the district of Krian, in Parit Buntar yesterday. The exhibition took place520 words
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Article313 1918-08-08 5 Men in the Phillippine Islands who have registered under the Selective Service law and who have failed to return the questionnaire recently sent them, says the “Cable News” of Manila, have automatically been included in the National Army and are in danger of being taken up313 words
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Article62 1918-08-08 5 To many subscribers and others who have written asking us if we have the drawings in the Monthon Puket lotteries, we would point out that the drawing has been postponed to August 21st next. We shall endeavour to give the winning numbers, in the paper, but we62 words
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Article36 1918-08-08 5 A telegram to the loca’ Chinese press states that the Chinese Government has decided to dispatch 1,000 troops to Vladivostock. In case they are needed, more troops will be sent from Fengtien.36 words
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Article712 1918-08-08 6 THE REFORM PROPOSALS. The Government of India have requested all Local Governments with the exception of Burma, which is dealt with separately, to communicate their considered opinions on the proposal contained in Paragraphs 212 to 295 of the reforms report by the Ist November at the712 words
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Article237 1918-08-08 6 Washington. July 15.—The War Indurstries Board announces than an investigation into the tobacco requirements indicates that conservation will be necessary. Government control may be ordered later The 1917 tobacco crop was 1 196,000,000 pounds, of which 850.000,000 pounds is available this year for the United237 words
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Advertisement919 1918-08-08 6 flnMw rrl Sh IB 1 I. «I Elin W H Ok /I MagftS? -Jill B® W H 'V FilnlßraKw BF'sl k I i i ll I gfl “Before I Sit in a Chair I Like to Know Whether It Hat E© Uffi Been Polished with an Oily Substance or with919 words
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Article1175 1918-08-08 7 story of an ex-prisoner of war. The foPowing is the story of the experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany .f ;i Sikh soldier recently repatriated \fter seeing service in Egypt, my regim<nt went to France and it is in September 1915 that this story1,175 words
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Article439 1918-08-08 7 In connection with the fourth anniversary of Great Britain’s declaration of war against Germany a public meeting was held on the Padang, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday afternoon. The platform erected opposite the main entrance to the Government Offices held a representative gathering and there was a large attendance439 words
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Article520 1918-08-08 7 “S.T.” Fatality Caused by Bees. At Kuantan, Pahang, on Monday last, before Mr. A. J. Dishman, Assistant Warden of Mines, Pahang, an inquiry was held touching the death of a Javanese named Abu Amin bin Idris, who was killed on July 12th at the Pahang Consolidated Company's tin“S.T.” - 520 words
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Article1243 1918-08-08 7 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY. Singapore, 2nd August, Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd report: London prices during the month for fine ribbed smoked sheet and fine pale crepe were as follows On the 28th June rubber 2/1, 2/2| market very quiet. On the Bth July1,243 words
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Article200 1918-08-08 7 The following arejadditional rubber outputs for July Alma lbs. 33,000 Ayer Tawah 29,977 Ayer Hitam 25,300 Ayer Kuning 50,000 Btverlac 20,136 Blackwater 14,108 Bradwall 3 ,042 Bukit Toh Alang 11,163 Batu Lintang 7,476 Bernam Perak 26,011 Bahru Selangor 7,522 Bukit Cloh 37,000 Bukit Selangor 25,135 Bukit Mertajam 40,445200 words
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Article101 1918-08-08 7 The foil (Wing are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s ehare list:— Yesterday. To-day. oo tc co SHARES. J CC t» CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar.) A. Panas $8 $8.25 $8 $8.50 Lunas $5.90 $6 10 $6.15 $6.40 Mining. Asam K. 30/- 30/6 30/- 31/Hitam Tin 90c101 words
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Article95 1918-08-08 7 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $8,187.67 Mrs Laing $2, Mrs Pritchard $lO, Mr Duncan $36, RB B $lO, RAH $lO, D R L $2, HJ S $2, KA S $lO, Mrs Hyme $lO, Mrs P Simpson $4, Mrs Gorman 50c Mrs J Brown $5, M95 words
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