Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 194. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY, 19th AUGUST, 1918. PRICE 10 OENTS.20 words
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Advertisement615 1918-08-19 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Mext Door to The > Dispensary. < NEWSPAPERS 2 xn n n n n cxxxn n nXXX n nnn nxx PERIODICALS g_ 2 I a iwa w*w*r'» r> I siSIS: iMotor jr <TYPEWRITERS> i Bankers i 54, PARLIAMENT STREET, X SC S= a INSURANCE x 1615 words
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Advertisement17 1918-08-19 1 «■OMBOMMiOOIOBBO IRINNVMEDEI I HOTEL. I GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. j IPHONE N08:-{X.T ‘X j OMHBOHBBOBIHOHBBkCMHMu17 words
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Article947 1918-08-19 2 Mrs. C. R. Cormac and her daughter hare «©turned fiom England Mr. W. Peel is appointed a member of the Hospitals Board’ Singapore. Mr P. Green, late of the Chief Post Office, Penang, left last week to join the Imperial Forces. 2nd Lieut. H. J. Harris, of947 words
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Article1116 1918-08-19 2 THE CHINESE WILL CASE. The hearing was resumed before the Full Court of Appeal, comprising Sir John Bucknill, K.C. (Chief Justice), Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden and Mr. Justice Sproule, of the appeal against the judgment in favour of plaintiff by Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in1,116 words
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Article493 1918-08-19 2 —“M.M.” QUESTION OF ALLOWANCES. We printed yesterday the schedule of allowances provided by Hongkong for the dependents of men called up for active service. It is a generous scale, but not one bit more generous than is fully warranted by the conditions of life in the Bast. We—“M.M.” - 493 words
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Article255 1918-08-19 2 P.C.C. V. Sr. XAVIER'S. Considerable interest was taken in this match which was p ayed at the Esplanade, Penang, on Saturday. I’he St. Xavier’s team surprised the home side, and gained a creditable victory by 57 runs. The features of the match were the fielding and catching of St255 words
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Article217 1918-08-19 2 An accident of a rather unusual character occurred in the Ipoh Club motor-shed recently, when one of the m»ny cars waiting there went off on its own, so to speak, and brought down the house in a manner very different from the usual stage achievement. It appears that217 words
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Article419 1918-08-19 2 Formal Proposals for Settlement of Riot. Negotations between the Japanese Government and the Shanghai Municipal Council, indemnities to families of killed and wounded Japanese and entire Japanese policing of 1 Hongkew are requested in a set of proposals presented to the Japanese Consulate-General by the Japanese Resident419 words
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Article292 1918-08-19 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”) Sir. —Re the small article in the Pinang Gazette,” of the 14th instant, about bakers reaping a harvest by the sale of bread to the poorer classes, it appears to me that they are reaping a much better harvest by their own292 words
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Article205 1918-08-19 2 [To THE Editor of the “Pinang Gazetie.”] It is with feelings of extreme pleasure that I perused in your columns of the 14th instant an article by Mr. E. A. Merican. Hon Secretary, Muslim Mahajana Sabha, anent the appointment of a Kathi for Penang in place205 words
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Article274 1918-08-19 2 London, June B.—Mr. J. R. Clynes, Parliamentary Secretary to the Food Ministry, speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, made a note-worthy and reassuring statement regarding the food situation. “Great Britain,” Mr. Clynes said, “is carrying heavier burdens perhaps than any of the Allies. She is responsible274 words
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Article210 1918-08-19 2 A somewhat tattered and well thumbed paper backed volume, printed in German, which deals with the exploits of the German raider Emden, has recently come into the possession of Mr. J. M. Whyte, of Sydney. The book was picked up in a German trench near the210 words
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Article44 1918-08-19 2 London, June 10. —The correspondent of the New Y’ork Herald at Christiania reports that hundreds of Jews have been massacred in Austria, Galicia and Roumania. The horrors surpass those of Kishineff, in Bessarabia, and Homel, in the Government, in Central Russia.44 words
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Article183 1918-08-19 2 With regard to the theory that gunfire causes rainfall an important conclusion has been reached by Dr. H. R. Mills from an analysis of the monthly rainfall returns for the .south eastern and north-eastern districts of the British Isles. The rainfall for each month and both regions183 words
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Article195 1918-08-19 2 An amending Copyright Bill is published in the Government Gazette, of which the objects and reasons are given as follows This Bill is in the form of a Model Bill forwarded by the Secretary of State for the Colonies with such variations only as are necessitated by local195 words
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87 1918-08-19 2 Amount previously acknowledged $1,054.74, A Friend $9.35, total $1,064.09. As President Wilson declared, The men who are going to the front need the support of the only Book from which they can get it.” Will you help us to supply them by sending87 words
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Advertisement559 1918-08-19 2 TO LET, Funished House, good large compound. For further apply to Box No. 201 c/o FOR SALE? HOUSE AT Tanjong Bung ab near Swimming Club, 5 rooms, Motor Garage. F price and particulars apply t Allen Denn vs Co. PENANG SALES ROoJ TO RE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION At 38,559 words
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Article949 1918-08-19 3 hands of a reckless driver.—“ Washington Star.” NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS Batavia, August 10. —Stockholm cables that the German papers confirm the report that the Food Commission decided to establish four meatless weeks between th® Ist of August and the 31st of October. Cables from Cape Townhands of a reckless driver.—“ Washington Star.” - 949 words
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Advertisement1518 1918-08-19 3 WANTED tenderer coolie p mng Saks Rooin< WANTED CLERK, for a Robber Estate Office; knowledge of double entry book- TENDERS are hereby invited for the BY ORDER OF THE INSURANCE keeping essential. one bu go<id men erectlon of two sets of brick and timber Coolie nnuu*MTir« iMTirTtwm FD need apply1,518 words
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Advertisement230 1918-08-19 3 PRITCHARD X: (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) The House for SuperStondordised Colton Goods. SHEETINGS PLAIN AND TWILL. 3 yds. x 70" per single sheet $4.75. 70" Price per yard $1.65 3„ x 80" $5.75. 80’ $1.95 3„ x 90’ $6 50. 90’ $2.15 3 xlOO" $7.50. 100’ $2.50 Horrockses Longcloth230 words
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Article1460 1918-08-19 4 Among the numeroug questions brought forward at the recent meeting of the Fedetal Council at Kuala Kangsar it will have been noted that the matter of increasing the local growing of foodstufri came up in the shape of a Food Production bill which the Hon. Mr. F.1,460 words
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Article1456 1918-08-19 4 A telegram from London, dated July 18tb, and not sent to the Straits, is to the effect Nationality. fchat aQ j D f ormß l group cf Liberal members of the House of Commons has decided that Viscount Milner, Secretary for War and a member of the1,456 words
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Article28 1918-08-19 4 Saturday’s quotation for unrefined tint Penang was $l7O 15 per picul, business don To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin 11 Penang was $169.25 per picul business doo*28 words
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Article58 1918-08-19 4 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that theot, put of tin from the fongkah HarbourJDredging Co, N. L. for the week ending inst. was 33 tons. The record of Kampong Kamunting Dredging, Limited for the first half of AuP--1918, is as follows: Hours run 561 -“‘'j 1 yards58 words
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Article38 1918-08-19 4 The homeward mail E closes at 1 1 on Friday; registration till 9a.m. and p till 8 a.m. This mail “E will connect ’H the same vessel as the mail C whkPenang on the 16th instant.38 words
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Article75 1918-08-19 4 As in England, no further notification be made in the Straits Postal Express»® closing of mails for Africa, Egypt n 1 J terranean ports. Mails for these P aC continue to be despatched as opP° offers, but there will be no notificst* oU J safe plan75 words
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Article108 1918-08-19 4 Members, P. V. R. C are requested that there is a Club Shoot fixed -|,j morning next, the 25th August, 8 Ranges 200,300 and SUO yards dehbs Post Pillar-boxes have been ereet^ r4Cl ’e4 Street Police Station and at the e Duke Street Amended rules under108 words
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Advertisement252 1918-08-19 4 |U1 U1H1U,u1,1M8,,,111,*****11,18, I "UTILITY" I Rubber Machines I f MANUFACTURED BY 1 I James Craig, Ltd. 1 HEATT PAITIM Will 12* >• 17* miMS. UDioa «’j 15' 1 UOIB 'S5' 1« ji; 1 i' l I Zg PRICES AM) ILLUSTRATIONS OH g APPLICATION TO LOCAL AGENTS g Keulenrans co.. 1252 words
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Advertisement54 1918-08-19 4 TO LET. "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 SARKIES BROTHERS,54 words
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Miscellaneous50 1918-08-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Tinies High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.12 a.m. (6ft. lin.) 4.1 am. (2ft. Bin.) 10.56 p.m. (sft. 2in 5.8 pm. (Ift. 7in.) To-morrow. 10.57 a.m. (6ft. 4in.) 4.59 a.m. (2ft. 4in.) 11.38 p.m. (6ft. Oin.) 5.48 p.m. (Ift. 2in.)50 words
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Article252 1918-08-19 5 the advance on roye. PROGRESS AT OTHER POINTS. AERIAL ACTIVITY. The Allies hav* made further progress at different points in France, particularly in the Roye area. The British pressed forward at one point in Flanders, and on the Ancre front, some patrols crossing to the eastern bank. Between252 words
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Article, Illustration1570 1918-08-19 5 BRITISH ADVANCES. 'Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, August 16. Field Marshal Haig reports; We advanced our line slightly at night time north-east of Morlancourt and repulsed an attack on a post in this vicinity after sharp fighting. Local fighting occurred in tne northeastern ou’skirts of Thiepval wood. Our patrols'Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,570 words
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Article26 1918-08-19 5 Washington, August 18. General March announces that approximately 1.450,000 American troops have embarked for, or are en route to France, Italy and Siberia.26 words
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387 1918-08-19 5 [Havas Tkmmmb.) Paris. August 16.—The French Third Army under General Humbert yesterday completed its great t*sk of capturing the whole plateau south of Lassigny, dominating the whole south western coiner of the battle front. The Germans are falling back slowly by decrees at two other points[Havas Tkmmmb.) - 387 words
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Article115 1918-08-19 5 [Havas Tirsfliiiri j} Pari’. August 17.—Tne Germans yesterday cou iuued the tactics ti ey have been forced to employ during the past weeks. Tney are n aking desperate efforts to stave off a further advance and gain time to remove their supplies and to organise their defence[Havas Tirsfliiiri j} - 115 words
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Article44 1918-08-19 5 Paris, August 17.—The first regular air post in France is to be established between Paris and St. Nazaire, with stopping places at Le Mans and Nantes. Including stoppages, five hours will be allowed for the 400 kilometres’ j< u r ney.44 words
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Article144 1918-08-19 5 Paris, August 18.—Under the continued methodical pressure of the French and British forces, between the Somme and the Oise, the enemy’s defence of his vitally important battle line centres is gradually collapsing, and the progress made yesterday is regarded as making it imperative for the Germans to144 words
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Article99 1918-08-19 5 PRESIDENT POINCARE’S VISIT. [Rbuter’s Telegrams] London, August 17, President Poincare visited Brest and inspected huge new docks and an American naval base which has recently been enormously developed. It includes a floating landing stage, the construction of which is so advanced that one convoy from the United[Rbuter’s Telegrams] - 99 words
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Article181 1918-08-19 5 BOLSHEVIKS AND L’flK ALLIES. London, August 17. A Russian official wireless report says Rasiia has proposed to Britain and France that their agents io Russia will be free to depart if like facilities are given to M. Litvin off and other Russian officials in Britain and France. Leaia and181 words
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Article77 1918-08-19 5 ENEMY REPULSES. London, August 16. An Italian communique says: Our fire yesterday repulsed strong enemy reactions in the Tonale region. On the night of August 14/15, enemy detachments thrice attacked the garrison of the Piave islet, mentioned yesterday, but were driven back with heavy losses. Italians Repulse Austrian Attack.77 words
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Article29 1918-08-19 5 London, August 16. An Italian naval official report says British aircraft bombarded L urazzo railway on August 10:h, causing fires, which were visible twenty-two miles dis ant;29 words
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Article180 1918-08-19 5 “COMPLETE AGREEMENT.” Amsterdam, August 15. A Berlin official report deciares that a conference of the Emperors and Austrian and German statesmen and generals at German Headquarters again manifested complete agreement regarding political and military tasks and identical interpretation of the alliance A Polish Kingdom. The Frankfurter Zeitung180 words
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Article29 1918-08-19 5 London, August 16. A Munich telegram says the condition of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who is at Bad Nauheim, in Germany, is regarded as critical.29 words
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Article82 1918-08-19 5 Osaka, August 15. All rice shops are closed. An armed mob of 2,000 attacked the police station, demanding the release of raiders of a rice mill Last night rhe police dispersed the mob with sabres. A hundred arrests were made. Troops were sent from Kobe. For82 words
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Article220 1918-08-19 5 FUTURE EMPIRE REPRESENTATION London, AugU’t 18 The Press Bureau states that during the past two and a half months the Imperial War Cabinet has been in continuous session. Every aspect of policy affecting the conduct of tbe war and the qees ion of peace has been examined220 words
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Article32 1918-08-19 5 Washington, August 16, Mr. Chamberlain, Chairman of tbe Senate Committee, said: “We decline to be diverted from tbe policy that the military programme be centred on the western front.”32 words
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87 1918-08-19 5 IMPORTANT TRADE ARRANGEMENT. The Hague, August 18. A telegram from Washington records an arrangement whereby trade between the Unicea States and the Dutch Ea-t Indies will be fr 8 er. d, pert'cui’rly sugar, of which tbe American War Board take two million ton’ of the87 words
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Article468 1918-08-19 5 London, August 15. Tbe silver market is quiet, London, August 16. Messrs Montagu i Co. report that a change in the price ot diver is unlikely to occur unless the ccst of transit from America aters. Shanghai exchange is remarkably firm and business is rep -rted as high as468 words
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Article585 1918-08-19 6 UNPARALLELED CRUELTY. [Reutbr’s Telegrams] London, August 17. Details are officially published of gro i S outrages, perhaps unparalleled for fiendish cruelty, upon British prisoners and wounded men in March last. The facts are authenticated by the sworn statements of Scottish soldiers who were of a party[Reutbr’s Telegrams] - 585 words
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Article58 1918-08-19 6 NOTE TO BERLIN. London, August 17. The Timss’ correspondent at Santander, on Augu<t 15th, eavs the Spanish Note which has now been received in Berlin announces that Spain will confiscate German shipping in Spanish ports to an «mount corresponding to the German outrages on Spanish shipping.58 words
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Article37 1918-08-19 6 Paris, August 15. The old cruiser Dupetit Thouars, (9,519 tong) coope ating with the naval patrol in the Atlantic, was torpedoed on August 7th. American destroyers rescued the crew, thirteen of whom are missing.37 words
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Article43 1918-08-19 6 London, August 17. An Admiralty official report says two B'itish destr'yei 8 struck mines and sank on August 15th. Twenty-six men, who are missing, are presumed to have been killed by the explosion or drowned. One man died of wounds43 words
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Article60 1918-08-19 6 CARRANZA’S ACTION. New York, August 18. In c innection with the Anglo-American representatives to Mexico regarding oil decrees, the Associated Press correspondent at Washington learns that General Carranza on August 12th cancelled the decree of July 31st under which undeveloped oil lands might be seized by the Mexican60 words
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Article525 1918-08-19 6 A SPEECH TO PRESSMEN. Lmdon, August 16. Lord Northcliffe entertained Canadian, Australian and American pressmen »t a luncheon in the historical courtyard of the ‘•Times” office in Printing-House Square, which had been roofed with a spacious tent for the occasion. Besides visitins Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand editors,525 words
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Article343 1918-08-19 6 THE TRANSPORT FACTOR. London, August 17. The S-lect Committee of the House of Commons on Tiansport Reform has appointed a Sub-Committee to investigate the condition of Irish ports and canals, with a view ultiimtely to the more extensive working of Irish coal. This war won't end right gjitil343 words
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Advertisement99 1918-08-19 6 f i VD- WINES I j W BEST QUALITIES j i IM at I Jljk I LOWEST PRICES. I SI i St. Julien, Medoc, Margaux, i St. Emilion, Cantenac, Larose, I W/& I Pommard, Beaune, Macon, J s? |9 StwAßtxiC? I Iff Chablis, Graves, Sparkling 2 H vu***» I BL>^99 words
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Advertisement335 1918-08-19 6 H Appropriate, always. SyJK With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA Vifl IgT PERRINS* SAUCE is always appropriate. It is the recognised sauce for such use. >rK In fact, for everything with which a sauce can be used, LEA PERRINS’ is invariably dj] the BEST. It has a refinement of335 words
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Miscellaneous226 1918-08-19 6 EMPIRE THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLONY. Special Jlttr actions.—Monday to Wednesday's Programme, Jlugust 19th to 21st Inclusive. The Photo Play—A Butterfly—Adapted from the Fascinating 800k —By MARGARET WIDDEMAR “The Rose Garden Husband” Most Europeans have read this story, and it is of especial interest to see the all star226 words
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1755 1918-08-19 7 annual general meeting. The sixth ordinary general meeting of The Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Ltd., w a- held at the offices of the company, Bri- -h India House, at noon on Saturday. Mr. H. Thorne presided and the others present included Messrs. F. C. Lean, A. S.1,755 words
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212 1918-08-19 7 The second of the agricultural shows held «in Perak under the Government's policy for the encouragement of local food production took place at Teluk Anson on Saturday, and proved highly successful. The exhibits and the order of the exhib tion followed pretty closely the lines212 words
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Article46 1918-08-19 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade fro nr 6 p.m. to-day:— 1. Finale Belisario ...Donizetti 2. Vocal Galop. Queen Victoria ...Hecker 3. Finale William Tell ...Rossini 4. Waltz Spanish Ideal ...Balart 5. March The Electric Wave. Sutton46 words
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Article1167 1918-08-19 7 THE THREATENED CRISIS. At the Federal Council meeting at Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday on the motion for the adjournment, the Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion asked if it was possible for Government to remove the duty on firewood taken from rubber estates, now 40 cents per ton, reports1,167 words
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Article263 1918-08-19 7 Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd., Singapore, reported on the 17th August: London Quotations. —The latest wire from London received here on 15th instant dated 13th was as follows: Rubber 3/o§, 2/lg market nominal.” Auctions 14th and 15th August.—Once more we regret having to report a most263 words
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Article96 1918-08-19 7 The following are additional rubber outputs or July Asahan lbs. 58,573 Anglo Sumatra 52,026 Ampat Sumatra 13,915 Bungsar 34.0 C 0 Bila Sumatra 15,163 Bah Lias 46 5<M) Central Sumatra 12,100 F.M.S. Rubber 115,000 Investment Trust 57,004 Investment Tea 477,645 K.L 105,000 Kuang Plantations 27,000 Mendaris 43,713 Sedgeley96 words
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Article168 1918-08-19 7 Macao, July 27.—The Chinese Customs launch Paktou was cruising in Heungchow Bay, near Macao, on the 20th and captured a pirate-boat with ten pirates. In the hold of the vessel they found held as prisoners the master of a junk which had been pirated, his wife, son168 words
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Article1238 1918-08-19 7 —“M.M.” INCREASING THE OUTPUT. At the meeting of the Federal Council in Kuala Kangsar on August 13, the Legal Adviser (the Hon. Mr. F. Belfield) introduced The Output of Tin Ore Enactment, 1918,'' a war measure. In doing so he recalled that the subject of the increase of—“M.M.” - 1,238 words
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Article679 1918-08-19 7 At the meeting of the Federal CounciDr in Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday afternoon' a Bill passed legalises lotteries held for. war purposes —the War Funds Bill. The Legal Adviser mtroduced the Bill* on a certificate of urgency. It provided for the High Commissioner having power to* inspect the679 words
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Article341 1918-08-19 7 At the Federal Council Meeting, the Acting Chief Secretary said With regard to the hon. member ‘Mr Kenion who spoke first, it seems to me he said very little as regards the merits of the Military Service Bill now before us, but he gave a great deal of341 words
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Advertisement108 1918-08-19 7 THERE can be neither comfort nor good health where constipation exists. To cure it, the first thing to do is to stop the use of strong purgatives which upset the digestion and wear out the muscular activity of the intestines. The next steps are to establish regular habits, watch the108 words
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Advertisement197 1918-08-19 7 HARD TO BELIEVE YET NEVERTHELESS TRUE AND EASILY VERIFIED. Mr. J. Sawyer living at 8, Newhall Street, Birmingham, was a great sufferer from Chronic Rheumatism, but had no faith in advertised cures and it was only after great persuasion that he was induced to give Little’s Oriental Balm a trial.197 words
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Advertisement2527 1918-08-19 8 m 1 BANKS P. o-BRITISH INDIA N. Y. K. K. P. M. A P CA R UN E. (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND), 4. jC (Royal Packet S. ft. (Sompay). Reserve Fund Z vk X Reserve Liability of Proprietors MAIL PASSENGER SERVICES I I -——————i——— —l Head Oitice: FENINJULAR AND ORIENTAL2,527 words
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