Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 August 1918
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Title Section20 1918-08-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 195. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY. 20th AUGUST, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement755 1918-08-20 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The Dispensary. <, 0- 1 f sS il IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED I BEAR BRAND MILK THE DUNLOP TYRE you can have no idea what a n nrArr x> v r H s BEEN manufactured for over JJ years PFRFFfTIY MIIK ILIIILVIH755 words
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Advertisement16 1918-08-20 1 Trunnymeml I HOTEL. I J GARAGE I j New Cars for’ Hire. I j oiMIO—O—C—C MBHO16 words
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Article1089 1918-08-20 2 THE CHINESE WILL CASE. The hearing was conclude'* to-day before the Full Court of Appeal, comprising Sir Jotin 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. Woodward1,089 words
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Article585 1918-08-20 2 The Court of Appeal, comprising the Chief Justice (Sir John Bueknill, k c), Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden and Mr. Justice P J. Sproule, commenced the hearing of the appeal in the case decided by Mr. Justice Wood war on April 30th last in favour of the585 words
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Article191 1918-08-20 2 The following are the totals of the numbers of men which each State of the L’nion has to furnish, for the second levy. The total amounts to 2,421,430 men, and this number will be increased materially when the lists have been revised of those men191 words
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Article105 1918-08-20 2 A special general meeting of the Tanjong Pinang Ice Company. Ltd was held yesterday in the registered offices of the company. Beach Street, Penang. Mr Lim Seng Hooi presided, and the others present were Messrs A Stephen Anthony, Jules Martin Jr, an d WB A105 words
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Article130 1918-08-20 2 Aug 25—P V.RC. Shoot Deliberate) 7 a.ra. Aug 26—Yarak Rubber Co. Ltd., and Reduced, General Meeting, I F Penang Street. Aug 26.—Penang St. Andrew’s Society, General Meeting, Penang Cricket Club, 6.45 p.m. Aug 28.—Public Meeting, Red Cross Fund, Town Hall, Penang, 4 15 p.m. Sept I,—P.V.R.C Shoot Deliberate)130 words
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Article1097 1918-08-20 2 1 Mr Justice P J Sproule will proceed to the Federal capital on Sunday. Mr P. H. Henshaw. Traffic Manager, F.M.S R., Kuala Lumpur, is on a visit to Penang. I Mrs. Michell will be at home to the ladies who are assisting at the Lingerie Sale1,097 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article384 1918-08-20 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Referring to the letter The Toddy problem again” which ap> eared over the signature,” Pro Bono Publico, in your issue of the 14th inst. we must all I think agree with the writer that the adulteration of toddy should384 words
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Article144 1918-08-20 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I fully agree with what your < orrespondtnt “An Expe i*-nced >ufferer sa» s about the bakers cheating their sustomers in selling the Biskot Kapal However, I fail to see how this can be stopped so long as th-re is no144 words
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Article93 1918-08-20 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazeotb.”] Sir, —I read with interest in to-night’s issue of the “"Pinang Gazette” re.arding post pillar boxes being placed at the end of Duke Street and Pitt Street Police Station. Mr. Melville, the Assistant Postmaster-General is to be congratulated on having93 words
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Article242 1918-08-20 2 Ootacamund, July 31.—A Press communique sets out the position of foodgrains and other commodities in the Madras presidency. The chief cause of a rise in prices in the Kistna and Guntur districts was the purchase by merchants of large quantities of rice for export to242 words
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Article73 1918-08-20 2 A well-meaning man applied for a job as Government Inspector of Tanks. “Have you ever seen a Tank?”’ asked the Permanent Secretary. “No,” replied the man. “Do you know anything about engines or machinery?” “No,” he replied. “Have you any sort of knowledge that would fit73 words
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Advertisement162 1918-08-20 2 If your daughter is pale feels tired after a little exertion; if she tells you of headache or backache, do not disregard these warnings. She needs help for she is most probably anaemic. '< Should any of these disturbing signs come to your notice, lose no time but procure for162 words
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Miscellaneous244 1918-08-20 2 empire] THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLON Y. Special Jlttr actions.—Monday to Wednesday's Jlugust 19td to 21st Inclusive. I The Photo Play—A Butterfly—Adapted from the Fascin- j ating Book—By MARGARET WIDDEMAR “The Rose Garden Husband" I Most Europeans have read this story, and it is of especial interest to see244 words
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Article1068 1918-08-20 3 cise that control ?—F. A. G. Medd, in the “Field. ” - cise that control ?—F. A. G. Medd, in the “Field.” AVAILABLE COMMUNICATIONS. After leaving tli© great and characteristic plain of Western Siberia the trans-Siberian Railway, for some hundreds of miles before reaching Lake Baikal, runs through a hilly, forest-covered country stretching away southwards to the summits of the1,068 words
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Advertisement1431 1918-08-20 3 I W x Indian TENDER^ E COOL,E Preliminary Announcement ■iook Gojd wages to suitable mao. Apply LINES. U E. E. SMITH, Malacca. TENDERS are hereby invited for the In the High Coart of Kelantan. Mgp— -20-8 erection of two sets of brick and timber Coolie punished lth6 Senior Magistrate’s Court.1,431 words
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Advertisement824 1918-08-20 3 Oj A l Let 4 Wincarnis give you Ney Strength, new Blood, new Nerve Force new Vitality. To those who are Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervy,’ or Run-down, Wincarnis offers the greatest of all gifts the gift of new health and new life. New health and new life Think what824 words
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Article19 1918-08-20 4 Ward-Jackson. —On the 20th inst., at 38, Nertham Road, the wife of C. Ward-Jackson of Pahang, a daughter.19 words
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Article17 1918-08-20 4 May—Randall —At St. John’s Cathedra], Hongkong, on August 2nd, Olivu Mab Randall and George Howard May.17 words
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Article1372 1918-08-20 4 The Government would appear to have acquired an unhappy knack of trying to do the right thing in the wrong way. An example of this occurs in The Output of Tin Ore Enactment 1918 which, having been introduced at the recent Federal Council meeting at Kuala Kangaar by1,372 words
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Article1531 1918-08-20 4 Reference was made on Saturday to the decision of the Chinese Currency Re- Government to issue gold ferm in China. notes as a preliminary to the adoption of a gold standard. Japanese bankers are advancing money for the purpose. It will be recalled that Baron Sakatani recently1,531 words
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Article14 1918-08-20 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin Penang was $168.25 per picul, business it-*-14 words
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Article224 1918-08-20 4 The output of the Bandon Property oi t Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited, fc> r month of July was piculs 412. The output of the Renong Tin DiW 1 Company, Limited’s, tin ore for the Ist hail the current month was:—No. 1 Dredge pic-’ 278, No 2 Dredge piculs224 words
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Advertisement231 1918-08-20 4 PRITCHARD X (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) The House lor SuperStandardised cotton Goods. SHEETINGS PLAIN AND TWILL. 3 yds. x 70" per single sheet $4.75. 70" Price per yard $1.65 3„ x 80' $575. 80" $195 3„ x 90" $6 50. 90" $2.15 3„ x 100" $7.50. 100" $2.50 Horrockses231 words
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Advertisement56 1918-08-20 4 TO LET. "PA LM BEA CH." The Largest and the Beit 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 to56 words
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Miscellaneous46 1918-08-20 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.57 a.m. (6ft. 4in.) 4.59 a.m. (2ft. 4in.) 11.38 p.m. (6ft. Oin.) 5.48 p.m. (Ift. 2in.) To-morrow. 11.39 a.m. (7ft. 4in.) 5.48 am. (Ift. 7in.) 6.26 p.m. (Oft. 3in.)46 words
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Article164 1918-08-20 5 BRITISH SUCCESS. THE ROYE REGION. SIR CHARLES ELIOT’S NEW POST. The British troops attacked in Flanders on a four-mile front north of the Lys, between Vieux-Berquin and Bailleul, advancing 1.000 to 2.000 yards, and taking the village of Oultersteen, with over 400 prisoners. Some progress was also made164 words
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France and Belgium
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Article572 1918-08-20 5 LIVELY GUNFIRE. [Reutkr’s Telbgrams] London, August 19. A French communique reports that the artillery duel continued most lively in the day time, particularly in the regions of Canny sur Matz and Beuvraignes. Local actions south of the Avre resulted in our capturing 150 prisoners. Eight enemy aeroplanes were[Reutkr’s Telbgrams] - 572 words
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Article55 1918-08-20 5 Paris, August 18, A message from Stockholm »ays it is rumoured in Finland that the Ge> mans have seized Kronstadt. Vienna and Czecho-Slovaks. Amsterdam, August 18. A Vienna official report repudiates the British recognition of the Czecho-Slovaks and declares that, drspite it, members of the Czecho-Siovak army will be55 words
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Article24 1918-08-20 5 SIR CHARLES ELIOT’S APPOINTMENT. Peking, August 19. Sir Charles Eliot has been appointed British High Commissioner and Pleni potentiary to Siberia at Vladivostok.24 words
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Article151 1918-08-20 5 SERIOUS SITUATION Madrid, August 18. As regards the Spanish Note to Germany with reference to submarine outrages on Spanish ships, it is stated that the Note is really an ultimatum. The situation is believed to be graver than ever. Foreign Minister's Denial. San Sebastian, August 19. As151 words
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Article94 1918-08-20 5 London, August 18. Bus and tram driversand conductors have struck, following the women conductors’ demand for an additional 5/- per week, which advance was recently given the men. Practically the whole of the London ’bus services is suspended to-day,and 10,000 workers are idle. The workers’94 words
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Article88 1918-08-20 5 SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS. Osaka, August 18. A telegram of the 14th says the rice riots are developing. They are the most serious in bhe history of Japan. Troops have been called out in nearly every important city and at several places have been compelled to fire on88 words
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Article217 1918-08-20 5 FUTURE EMPIRE REPRESENTATION. London, August 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 the war and the question of peace has been examined by217 words
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Article49 1918-08-20 5 1 ondon, August 18. The Treasury announces that it has virtually fixed the maximum price for silver at 101|. The Federal Reserve Board will only grant export licenses for essential civil and military purposes and on condition that the maximum price is not exceeded by the purchaser.49 words
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Article349 1918-08-20 5 Committee Meeting. The following is an excerpt from the minutes of a special meeting of the Committee of the Penan# Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Friday, 16th August, 1918, at 2-30 p.m. Present: —Messrs. H. A. Low (Chairman), J. G. Benson, A. W. Blackstone,349 words
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Article103 1918-08-20 5 Scratchings. [Fbom Our Own Cobbxspondknt.J Kuala Lumpur, August 20. All engagements, Grand Cordon. Race one —Victory. Race four —Roumania, Floradora, Master Jackey. Race six :—Loudder. Race eight:—Mystic, Soldhu. Lotteries. The lotteries were excellent. The favourites were Race One Pegasus $260. Race Two, Tim $240. Race Three, Highgate103 words
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Article39 1918-08-20 5 The following are the results of ties played off yesterday “A” Singles.—A. S. Hall beat A. W. de W. Harries, 3—6, 6 —4, 6—2. “B” Singles.—E. A. Swan beat C. R. A. Goatly, 6 —2, 6—239 words
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Article241 1918-08-20 5 London, July 17.—The Stockholm correspondent of the ‘‘Morning Post” reports that British and American forces are advancing beyond Kern, on the White Sea coast and are threatening Soroka. In the event of a serious Murman conflict, it is staflpd, Finland will remain ■neutral. The German newspapers declare241 words
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Article73 1918-08-20 5 London, July 18. —Hakki Pasha, a former Grand Vizier of Turkey, in an interview in the Vienna newspaper “Neue Freie Presse,” staed: —“Even if France is crushed in the present battles England will con. tinue to fight. There can be no peace until England is beaten73 words
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Article88 1918-08-20 5 London, July 16.—1 t is reported in Paris 'that during the final discussions connected with the Rumanian peace treaty the Rumanian Crown Prince Charles sudden’y entered the Council Room, and in the presence of the King dramatically declared: “I come to say. in the name of the88 words
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Article62 1918-08-20 5 London, July 18.—The Austrian Reichsratli reassembled on Tuesday. Sensational developments are expected, in view of the economic situation. The Czechs caused an uproar when Dr. von Seidler, the Prime Minister, declared the nation’s complete loyalty to the dynasty and its perfect cooperation. Germany, he added, was confident62 words
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Article185 1918-08-20 5 Mr. Archibald Hurd, the well-known writer on naval subjects, in an article referring to the recent action of the British naval authorities in waiving their right to search neutral ships, says: —“The convoy must have involved heavy cost at a moment when the Dutch merited our185 words
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Article52 1918-08-20 5 London, July 18.—Messages from Amsterdam report that a fire destroyed a new German aerodrome at Nivelles, 19 mijes south of Brussels, and 22 aeroplanes. It is stated that German revolutionary soldiers held a meeting and decided to burn the aerodrome. Two German non-commission-ed officers and ten Belgians have52 words
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Article47 1918-08-20 5 London, July 13. —A serious riot occurred in Brussels owing to German officers requisitioning for their own use all the vegetables in Brussels market. The peasants protested against this unwarrantable action. The officers then called up soldiers, and five peasants were shot and 13 wounded.47 words
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Article61 1918-08-20 5 London, July 11. —The Amsterdam “Telegraaf” states that Germany has demanded economic concessions from Holland, including 60,000 cows, 13,000 tons of cheese, 2,000,000 eg'S, quantities of sugar, fowls, hides and quinine. Germany also demands a credit of 7.000,000 florins per month from the Dutch colonies. These demands61 words
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Article283 1918-08-20 5 London, July 18. —The Empire Producers’ Association tendered a luncheon to Sir Joseph Ward at the Connaught rooms yesterday. Replying to th© toast of his health, Sir Joseph Ward said the Empire would never be right until it made up its mind that in material respects it283 words
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Article134 1918-08-20 5 London, July 18.— Sir Frederick Hall, who has an intimate knowledge of the German business in Britain before the war, urges the importance of legislation against the German insurance companies, who acted as spies and secured valuable information concerning British markets. Though competition from the English companies134 words
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Article145 1918-08-20 5 London, July 16. —A hot contest took place for Finsbury East division seat in the House of Commons, rendered vacant early this month by the death of the Liberal member, Mr. J. Allen Baker. The seat was contested by Mr. Cotton Coalition Liberal), Mr. Belsher (Independent) and145 words
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Article127 1918-08-20 5 The U.S. War Industries Board announces that investigation into tobacco requirements indicates that conservation is necessary, and Government control may be ordered later. The 1917 crop was 1,196,000,000 lb., of which 850,000,000 lb. is available this year for United States manufacturers, whil© 346,000.000 lb. will be127 words
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Article125 1918-08-20 5 Rangoon, August I.—Th© total value of the minerals, other than salt, for which returns of production are available for the past year is Rs. 3,82,93.334 as compared with Rs. 3,29,65,543 for 1916. The largest increases are: Silver, Rs. 35,56,253 as compared with Rs. 14,28,270 for 1916;125 words
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Article120 1918-08-20 5 Nakon Fathom,, August 12.—The train from Chumporn on Saturday was over four hours late owing to the leaking of tubes on the locomotive. Another engine helped from Petchaburi to Ratburi, but failed there, and still another engine had to be obtained from Bangkok. The train went120 words
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Article612 1918-08-20 5 NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. Batavia, August 14.—The first Frisian National Congress has asked for instruction in the Frisian language. We understand that a new Sugar Union has been formed to which the Java Sugar Union and the H. V. A. have been admitted. The intention to appoint612 words
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Article319 1918-08-20 5 The annual general meeting of Penang St. Andrew’s Society will be held in the Penang Cricket Club, on Monday, 26th August, at 6-45 p.m. To receive, and if approved, to adopt the Committee’s Report and Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1918, to consider a319 words
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Article581 1918-08-20 6 President Feng Kuo-Chang, whom the Tuchuns have “decided to relieve of his high office,’ 1 was born in the province of Chihli, and is over fifty years of age. He studied in a military college in Tientsin when he was a young man. When the late President581 words
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Article299 1918-08-20 6 San Francisco, June 21. —China is prosperous, China; is with the Allies in purse and spirit. There is plenty of room for all in China, and none is more welcome than the American business men. These were the high points in an address given to-day by Thomas Sammons,299 words
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Advertisement693 1918-08-20 6 [•WOOSTER 7 BELTING I» «OWE etOWOMf** than, and SOFEKf to leather, rubber, ®r stitched caavas halting as it hae no UH, stitches plies er ceemeated parte to bpea up ar pull apart. COLB, HIAT, STIAM will ltß efficiency. Ether side can be run an the pulley. •WOOSTER* BELTING baa absolute693 words
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Article1283 1918-08-20 7 ANNUAL REPORT. The report of the directors to be submitted to the shareholders at- the sixth ordinary General meeting to be held at the registered otlice of the company, No. If, Penang Street, Vfonday, 26th August, at 10-30 a.m. states: Your Directors beg to submit their report1,283 words
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Article472 1918-08-20 7 Messrs. Barker, Morgan and Co., Ltd., reported on Saturday, as follows Though full of enquiries, the week’s business has been limited. As regards Tin, the position has been relieved and there has been a market again this week in Singapore. It seems the Home Government has472 words
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Article109 1918-08-20 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list: Yesterday. To-day. cc tn CO SHARES. B, ■j U <D a x> m co Rubber (Dollar.) c. sc. c. c. A. Kuning 1.05 1.10 95 1.05 Jimah 1.30 1.40 1.20 1.30 Jeram K. 1.30 1.40109 words
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Article537 1918-08-20 7 Husband and Wife Suicide in Madras. On Sunday morning, says the “Madras Mail” of August 2, a sensation was caused at a local hotel when it was discovered that two visitors, Mr. A. H. Kennedy, aged 35, and his wife Norah Kennedy, aged 22, were lying dead in537 words
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Advertisement110 1918-08-20 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. CLERK-CONDUCTOR WANTED, able to keep Check-Roll and Factory Accounts, j Apply Acting Manager, Sungei Gettah Estate, P. O. Semiling. FOR SALE, Overland two Seater Motorcar, electric starter and lights; spare wheel, tyres, etc. In perfect order, and cheap bargain. For inspection and trial apply Box No. 202, c/o110 words
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Advertisement253 1918-08-20 7 **XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXI4XXXj| B tfiat are Superior tfje Reason Why! x QIXTY YEARS of reseat eh and experiment have made the factory of the North British Bubber Co., Ltd., one of the most perfectly organised «jj and completely equipped works in the Empire. Neither time, money, nor skill have EJ gj been253 words
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Miscellaneous75 1918-08-20 7 CARTOONS. (Reproduced from the World’s Press.) AT THE ASSIZES. Judge:—“"Why do you labour this point? What you say goes in at one ear and out at the other.” Barrister :—“Yes, m’lud. I see nothing to stop it!” —“Sydney Bulletin.” FKJ 4 W»» K -B F IL S H■ THE REASON.75 words
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Advertisement2421 1918-08-20 8 P. 0.-B RI T IS H |NĔ!A|N. Y K. K P. M. APCAR D UN E. “Eb “'"““r"™"™' (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND), X X. J tPacfet S. ft. Qompau). ReServe Fu d «2,00 S >' A /aw 9 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 4*l MAIL PASSENGER SERVICES. z J... 11,2W PENINSULAR2,421 words
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