Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 226. VOL. LXXVI THURSDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER, 1918 PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement719 1918-09-26 1 JU JUTSU. i; prof. Y. h. Murohi: i, ANSON ROAD. > Bone Setting and 1 l' Surgical Manipulation. e f r I /F yOV HAVE, NOT 1 BEAR BRAND MILK you can have no idea what a M» PIRFECTLV STERILISED MILK CIGARETTES Joßl rea),y is Do not confuse Na 555719 words
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Advertisement14 1918-09-26 1 OMB>n RIMYMIDE HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. I o j <»..! .OS,- j14 words
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Article624 1918-09-26 2 Mr and Mrs T Winfield are leaving on Saturday for Shanghai, whither Mr Winfield has been transferred. General van Waetermeulen, who served in Tonkin and Madagascar under General Gallieni, was killed during a recent engagement. Mr. Regnault, ex-Ambassador in Tokyo and recently appointed High Commissioner for France,624 words
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Article311 1918-09-26 2 A meeting was held at 421, Dato Kramat Hoad, Penang, last evening. Among tbo’e present were Messrs P K Nambyar, H H Abdul Cader, K M Knmarasamy, P D Nambyar, M Kader Bawa, E A Merican, Gulam Mydin, J Samuel and J V Chelliah. Mr J V Chelliah311 words
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Article599 1918-09-26 2 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook, of Singapore, delivered a lecture in Penang Free School Hall, last evening, on Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Penang Literary Society, and Mr. Isaac Tambyah, President of the Society presided,599 words
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Article481 1918-09-26 2 Successful Launching. An epoch-making event took place on Monday, says the “Straits Times,” with the launching of the Tanjong Rhu (fittingly named after its birth place) which, in the presence of a large assemblage took gracefully to the water. A fine morning favoured the proceedings, which passed481 words
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Article206 1918-09-26 2 Trouble Among Sampan Mon. Trouble has occurred among the sampan men at Bagan Tuan Kechil, Province Wellesley. It is understood that no inles existed to regulate the fares for. passengers in sampans plying between tbe jetty a> d the ferry launches between Penang and Bagan Tuan Kechil.206 words
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Article270 1918-09-26 2 Further details of Sunday’s accident on the railway between Padang Rengas and Bukit Gantang, on the Taiping Pass, reveal a much more serious state of affairs than was at first known. The train which came to grief was the mail train from Singapore to Penang on Sunday270 words
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Article176 1918-09-26 2 31 f. JCj. tuum, —< F.M.S., and S.S. in his annual report for 1917, says Towards the close of the year the appointment of Forest Research Officer was offered to Dr. Fox worthy, for several years the head of the Forest School and the Investigation Division176 words
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Article376 1918-09-26 2 Before Mr. Justice Ebden, at the Singapore Assizes on Monday, was commenced the final phase in the diabolical murders of Sarah Liebmann and Emil Landau during the night of August 25 last, in which Liang Ah Tee, a Hokcha and quondam boy of the hotel, stands376 words
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Advertisement411 1918-09-26 2 FURNITURE AUCTION SALE On Monday, 30th September, 1918, AT 11 A.M, SHARP. The prop°rty of J. T. Nicoll Esq containing crockery. cutleiy, bed, and dining loom furniture, Ki chen utensils etc etc. For further p»rticulars apply to ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7, Union Street. OUR DAY. TANK FUND. TICKETS $l. First411 words
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Advertisement157 1918-09-26 2 FRANCE’S DAY J TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I g Special Entertainment in aid of tfye FRENCH FUND UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. ELECTRIC POLYSCOPEI Pathe Plays Present IRENE CASTLE 5 Reels in ĔH SYLVIA OF THE SECRET SERVICE f A Thrilling Detective Play of Fast Action and Thrills—lt’s the story of H international157 words
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Miscellaneous365 1918-09-26 2 I To w/oHT A phenomenal Display TO A// GHr 11 empire! g THEATRE B Thrilling Beyond Words, Those who have read Lord Lytton’ g Vivid Description’’of the Earthquake Scene in The Last D R ofPompei’’ will see that which is next to the Real Thing j n h? 1 R365 words
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Article466 1918-09-26 3 Liability to Pay for Goods Before Delivery. A case of some interest to shippers was heard in the Civil District Court, Singapore, on Saturday before Mr. Ralph Scott, in which Messrs. Wadleigh and Company Limited, Ro binson Road, Singapore, claimed from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha the sum466 words
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Article467 1918-09-26 3 Minutes of a meeting of Commisi^— c -rtewYit: —slessrs. A. B. Voules (President), Yeoh Guan Seok. Quah Beng Kee, F. Duxbury, A. M. Goodman, Chee Wor Lok, and C. E. Craig. 1. The minutes of the last meeting are read and confirmed. 2. The President lays on the467 words
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Article372 1918-09-26 3 “S.T.” Celebrating Sultan of Johore’s Birthday. On Thursday, the 19th inst., athletic sports and boat races were held at Kota Tinggi in honour of the birthday of the Sultan of Johore- The padang in front of the Rest House* looked gay and bright with a fine“S.T.” - 372 words
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Article324 1918-09-26 3 Local shareholders in Trong Tin No Liability whose shares have not yet been registered and who consequently have not received the directors’’ report for the year ending 28th February, 1918, are informed that a Company has recently been f rn 2 <xl a capital of £lOO.OOO324 words
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Article103 1918-09-26 3 he knows how it feels. —“Charleston Mail.” Augus, 31. —The “Times” is publishing a series of articles by an American named Davis who was for many years the Kaiser’s dentist and who recorded numerous conversations with the Kaiser during the war. He says that the Emperor persistently affirmedhe knows how it feels.—“Charleston Mail.” - 103 words
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Advertisement1270 1918-09-26 3 FOR SALE. NOTICES. Seed Coconuts. Nuts from 24 year old TONGKAH COMPOUND NO LIABILITY, healthy heavy-yielding trees. $6O p er thousand F. O. R. Padang Rengas. Apply PUKET, WEST SIAM. The Manager, Gapis Estate, Padang Rengas ’.051 10-10 THE above Company is prepared to pur- chase for prompt cash or1,270 words
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Advertisement105 1918-09-26 3 WHEN constipation is prerent its immediate result is to fill the blood with impurities which the bowels have failed to expel. Pimples and eruptions follow, the tongue becomes coated, the breath offensive and the mouth has a bad taste. Gas forms in the stomach and headaches are frequent. The remedy105 words
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Advertisement957 1918-09-26 3 Tenders for Toddy Shop Licences for Penang, Province Wellesley and the bindings, 1919. a e 4 h NOTICE is hereby given that Tenders, to be forwarded in sealed covers and Cooorillo™ OfflM n T ddy S l op I ders bB re <« i d the Resident e «Meet MH?957 words
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Article1712 1918-09-26 4 Even amid the intense interest excited bv Marshal Foch's offensive on the Western front and General Allenby s successes in Palestine, a most profound impression has been creatrd by the events in Macedonia, where the Serbians and French, Greek and British forces are making a victorious advance with1,712 words
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Article1758 1918-09-26 4 The German Foreign Minister, Baroni von Hin’ze, has stated I Germany’s Foreign that though the German Minister. Government does not I consider the moment I opportune for a peace note to the Allies, I it has adhered to that sent out by Austria. Very little attention need1,758 words
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Advertisement369 1918-09-26 4 —l»* PRITCHARD uX Y i’ (Incorporated in tbe Straits Settlements) STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. Stonehenge hand-made Note Paper II I (olir<P and Envelopes. I I i.argo size per box $2.35. I IF HIH« Albert size per box $1.50. I I igw govE IiWQ Albert Barer Note Paper Envelopes, I I I fn/E369 words
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Advertisement9 1918-09-26 4 Jlpply to 0. I Cjarage. I fselep6one fto. 322.9 words
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Miscellaneous52 1918-09-26 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Vater. To-day. 323 a.m. (6ft. 4in.) 10.9 am. (Ift. 7in.) 3.48 p.m. (sft. Oin.) 9.54 pm. (2ft. 6m.) Tc-MORROW. 4 2 a.m. (sft. 7in.) 11.3 a.m. (2ft. sin.) 4.51 p.m. (4ft. 3in.) 10.42 p.m.52 words
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Obituary16 1918-09-26 4 DEATH. TBUNDER.-At Wimbledon, England Maud, beloved wife of Captain W dfrec Thunder. R.A.M,'\ late of Ipoh.16 words
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Article381 1918-09-26 5 the TURKISH DEBACLE. NEARER ST. QUENTIN. MARSHAL FOCH’S VIEWS. n Bulgarians continue their retreat in edonia, where the Serbian captures inc.iide 12,000 prisoners and 140 guns. On the right, the British and Greeks have advanced seven miles on both sides of the Yardar, following the enemy east of381 words
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Article, Illustration452 1918-09-26 5 Reuter's Telegrams! BRITISH ADVANCES. Lond.n, September 24. Field Marshal Haig reports that a successfai operation was carried out this morning in co-operation with the French in he Saint Quentin sector. The English attacked at dawn ever four miles of front, from the neighbourhood of Omignon river, southwards.Reuter's Telegrams! - 452 words
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Article280 1918-09-26 5 MARSHAL FOCH INTERVIEWED. London, September 24. The Daily Telegraph ’’c -rrespondent in Pari?, on September 24 h. interviewed Mar shal Foch at Headquarters. Marshal Foch said The British Army is fighting better than ever. All its losses have been made good. The Americans are splendid, and wonderfully ga280 words
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Article74 1918-09-26 5 THE ALLIED REINFORCEMENTS. Amsterdam, September 25. Id the Reichstag, General von Wrisberg, explaining the military situation on the west front, attributed the failure of the German blow east of Rheims to the impossibility of securing surprise. The sub sequent Allied successes were largely due to the English74 words
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Article39 1918-09-26 5 [Havas Txlbgiams.] Paris, September 24. By constant pressure of the Biitish troops, the defence zone of the Hindenburg line diminishes even day. Vendeuil fort and village, three miles north of La Fere, were captured by the French.[Havas Txlbgiams.] - 39 words
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Article21 1918-09-26 5 Paris, September 24.—Summer time in Great Britain ends on October Ist and in France on October 6 th-21 words
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Article25 1918-09-26 5 Paris, September 24,—The late Baron Motono is praised by the whole of the French Press as a friend of the Entente.25 words
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Article241 1918-09-26 5 EXTRAORDINARY SCENE. London, September 25. Mr. Massey, wiring from Nablus on September 23rd, says no veteran has seen a sight so remarkable as that witnessed to-day. The six miles stretch of road from Nablus to the Wadi-Farah was covered with the debris of a Turkish Army. In241 words
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Article55 1918-09-26 5 London, September 25. The Archbishcp of Canterbury, in a letter to the Diocesan Bishops of England and Wales, suggest that special thanks be offered at services on the 29th inst, for the deliverance of the Holy Land from the Turks. A service of thanksgiving will be held55 words
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Article98 1918-09-26 5 [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, September 23. The whole of the Turkish Army in Palestine is routed. The British cavalry is pushing towards Damascus. 25,000 prisoners ani practically all the enemy guns have been taken. Ibe booty is enormeus. Infantry and artillery will very soou be within reach of Damascus.[Havas Telegrams.] - 98 words
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Article24 1918-09-26 5 Constantinople was twice bombed, and Haidar Pasha station at Stamboul in two night raids in co-operation with Greek raval aircraft.24 words
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Article255 1918-09-26 5 In the “Menorah Journal’’ of New York, Viscount Bryce, writing on the economic aspects of the question of the Jewish settlement in Palestine, suggests that room can be found in the country as it stands for about 300*000 additional immigrants. “If,” he adds, “the middle and lower255 words
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Article72 1918-09-26 5 VON HINTZE’S STATEMENT. Amsterdam, September 25. Baron von Hin‘ze, the German Foreign Minister, in the Reichstag, referring to the Austro-Hungarian peace Note, said the German Government did not think this was the most suitable moment for a renewal cf such appeals, when the enemy was suffering72 words
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Article, Illustration526 1918-09-26 5 SERBS TAKE 12.C00 PRISONERS. London, September 24. The Serbians’ total Bulgarian prisoners exceeds 12,000, with 140 gans. Disorderly Retreat. London, September 24 A French Eastern communique says the pursuit continues on the whcle front from Monastic to Veles. The enemy columns are closely pursued and haressed by cavalry,526 words
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Article117 1918-09-26 5 [Havas Telegrams]. Paris, September 24.—Marshal Foch’s strategy is not knowing quiet fronts. First in Palestine, then in the Balkans, the enemy has crumpled. The Bulgar rout is complete over a front cf 90 miles from Monastir to Lake Dciran. His defensive line is broken and the enemy[Havas Telegrams]. - 117 words
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Article460 1918-09-26 5 Land of Death and Misery. Harrowing details of the awful misery and destitution existing in Servia were -furnished by Mr. Alfred Stead, correspondent of the Daily Express,” in a message sent a few months ago to his paper The Metropolitan Dimitri, the supreme head of the Se’ bian Church,460 words
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Article80 1918-09-26 5 Pari?, September 24 —London welcomed Italian guests, including Prince Prispero Colinna, the Mayor <f Rome, and Signor Marconi, who were guests of the British Government and were received in audience by the King at Buckingham Palace. A demonstration was held in Hyde Park. Prince Borght-se said Italy80 words
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62 1918-09-26 5 Washington, September 24. The House of Representatives has approved of the measure making nat onal prohibition effective on the Ist July, 1919 The Senate has already passed the measure The House of Representatives rejected an amendment permitting the importation of wines until 'he Ist May. The62 words
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Article48 1918-09-26 5 POLICE PROCLAMATION. London, September 25. General Macready, Commissioner of the Metrrpolitan Pol ce in a p-oclamation issued last evening, notifies <hat pickets and others attempting to induce railway workers not to work are liable to arrest and prosreurion under the Defence of the Realm Act.48 words
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Article18 1918-09-26 5 London, September 25. Mr. C. H, E. Stubb has presented Stonehenge to the nation.18 words
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Article594 1918-09-26 5 “TERRIBLE WAR PRESSURE.” Amsterdam, September 24. The Imperial Chancellor, Count Hertling, in a speech at tbe opening of the Main Committee of the Reichstag said: “You are aware that deep discontent prevails among wide circles of the population, due to tbe terrible war pressure, and the consequent sufferings594 words
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Article88 1918-09-26 5 GOVERNMENT’S VIEW. London, September 24. The German newspapers continue to dwell on the political crisis. It appears, however, that the Centie Party and the National Liberals have decided to support Hertling, and it is pointed out that a Left majority cannot be formed without the Centra Party. The88 words
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Article79 1918-09-26 5 ANTI-BOLSHEVIK GOVERNMENT. Pari?, September 24. A Vladivostok message says a conference attended by many members of the All-Ru-sian Constituent Assembly is being held at Ufa. The Social-Revolutionary leader, M. Avksentieff, is presiding, and M. Pasloff, President of the National Czech Council, is parf’eipating. M. Pasloff aims at the79 words
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Article536 1918-09-26 6 NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. Batavia, September 20. —Heer Treub has resigned as President of the National Relief Committee. Batavia, September 23.—Heer van Koi appeared at the opening of the Chamber not in official uniform. This is the first time that such a thing has happened. In consequence536 words
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Article161 1918-09-26 6 I. They brought up the big guns for the show, They lined up the grey shells row after row, They brought up a lumbering, lazy Tank, And piled up sandbags bank upon bank. But it’s not the gun, and it’s not the shell, It’s the “guts”* of the men161 words
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Advertisement396 1918-09-26 6 |u N I LECTRIC 1 MCLIGHTI Vk A complete self contained unit sleeve valve, four cycle engine and electric generator mounted on liii|iione base, with radiator and tank. No storage batteries. No complii BiMBSy cations, so simple that anyone can jCmLB operate Generates direct current at 110 Volts. Capacity 750396 words
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Advertisement116 1918-09-26 6 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. Why pay 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 again116 words
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Advertisement418 1918-09-26 6 j /t J B KJCSBKX 22/4/17 'dayd thus Auto Strop uaer. The Auto Strop X Safety Razor Co. Ltd. i LONDCN. r ©ear Sir, Y'V > 1 At Port Said last Zy,.. August I got a Valet Auto Strop J wj*" A IMT Safety Razor and already it I lIK418 words
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Article114 1918-09-26 7 Third List of Subscriptions. Amount previously acknowledg- ed $44.435.21 Mr. Chee Wor Lok SCO 1 Martij n A Ellerman 100 Mr. Khoo Ewe Yong 200 Mr. H. A. Low 300 Mr. Lim Mah Chye 2.500 Mr. Heah Swee Lee 3.000 Mr. R. D. Ekaireb 25 Eastern114 words
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Article146 1918-09-26 7 Amount previously acknowledged $165.40. Mr. Conlay $25, Mr. McNeill $25, Mr. Miles $lO, Mr. Vavler $lO, Mr. Nellis $lO. Mr. Shervington $lO, Mr. Clement Jackson $lO. Mr. Phillips $lO. Mr. Parr $lO, Mr. Rich $lO. Captain Brown $lO, Captain Davies $lO. Mr. Harvey $lO. Mr. T' dd146 words
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Article42 1918-09-26 7 Our Day Efforts [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. September 26. At a meeting of the leading Chinese of Singapore in conection with “Our Day.” the sum of $42.000 was subscribed and Committees organised to make collections from the Chinese community.42 words
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Article251 1918-09-26 7 CTo the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”) Sir. —There are at present on sale in Penang the tickets of nearly a dozen different lotteries The difficulty of the general public is to know who are selling them, while no doubt theie sellers wculd like to find buyers251 words
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Article155 1918-09-26 7 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $8.910.57, Mrs. Hvme $lO, Mrs. Mav $2, “Bridge” $l. R. B. B. $2O. H. G. S. S 4. R. A. H. $2O, Mrs. Simpson $4. total $8,971.57. Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out155 words
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Article80 1918-09-26 7 M.T.” The Military Service Tribunal, presided over by the Chief Justice, sat on Monday afternoon, and resumed its sittings on Tuseday. We understand that about fifty applications have up to now been considered, resulting in about forty-five exemptions. In addition, the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co’s men have—“ M.T.” - 80 words
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Article78 1918-09-26 7 The f >T wing are ttie latest quotations io Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s .-hare list:— Yesterday. To-day. j x F uc SHARES. I J -3 no PQ on Mining. c. S c. c. c. Deebook 23/6 .4/6 23/6 24/-cum K. Kauiunting 58/6 59/6 69/- 60/- cum Kamunt’r gT.78 words
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Article90 1918-09-26 7 Messrs Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their two auction sales held this week Cts Per Lb. Smoked diamond sheetJNo. 1 36c to 44jc diamond [No. 2 31| 35 Unsmoked sheet No. 1 t 29 31J90 words
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Article235 1918-09-26 7 Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd., Singapore reported on 23rd September as follows London Quotations. —The latest wire from London received here on 18th instant dated 16th was as follows —“Rubber 2/1, 2 2 market steady but quiet.” Auctions 18th and 19th September.—lt was generally anticipated that235 words
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Article40 1918-09-26 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. September 26. At Singapore rubber auctions the demand was poor, with few buyers. 1.332 tons were catalogued. Fine pale and ribbed smoked were 47 cents. The others were onlv a fair enquiry.40 words
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Article186 1918-09-26 7 Important Notification. Mr. George L. Logan, American Consul, Penang, has received the following cablegraphic instructions from the Department of State at Washington. “Certify no invoices for ocean shipments made on or after October 1. 1918. of any commodity other than coin, bullion or currency to the186 words
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Article59 1918-09-26 7 The following events will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, the 29th instant Pritchard’s Cup.—sso yards handicap, at ‘ll a.m. Beginners’ Race.—2s yards, at 11.30 a.m. Members wishing to compete in either of these races, must send their names to the Captain. Mr. S. A.59 words
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Article115 1918-09-26 7 Another prosecution for breach of the Registration of Aliens Ordinance was heard by Mr. S. H. Langston, in Penang Police Court, to-day, the accused being a Japanese named Tomasaka Maida, who was charged with failing to notify his change of address. Accused pleaded guilty. Mr. V.115 words
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Article22 1918-09-26 7 To-4ay s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $149.12$ per picul no buyers, and for refined tin, no sellers.22 words
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Advertisement503 1918-09-26 7 To BRITISHERS in the FAR EAST. The“ARETHUSA” TRAINING SHIP 2,400 Old Boys have joined the Royal Navy. 6,500 have entered the Merchant Service and the work greatly NEEDS HELP. The Country Homes of the Society are represented by—--4-,000 Old Boys in the British Army, 6,000 others who have become useful503 words
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