Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 October 1918
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Title Section20 1918-10-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 245. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY. 18tl? OCTOBER, 1918, PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement835 1918-10-18 1 aDoaDD up-to-date printing I I W -v description undertaken, I |,f isitinK card to the largest l frol size poster, by Ike Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic g display guaranteed. -«-■■■■■□□DDnDD□■■■■■■□ fl 3anao B,B <tUF PINANG GAZETTE.” ■■■aEsaiiaßiissßmßTHßMllMßWa&rS i [HL rnanv B835 words
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Advertisement19 1918-10-18 1 IRunnymede Hotel, SEA SIDE. <• "THE iPLACE TO BTAY AT <e fln 1 DAY ,635. hX HONE NIGHT SA3. g19 words
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Article59 1918-10-18 2 U BOAT’S INSTRUCTIONS. [Reuter Telegrams.] London, October 15. The “Evening News” states that the British Government hold conclusive proof that the U boat which sank the Irish Mail boat Leinster was sent out with deliberate instructions to destroy passenger boats running between England and Ireland, after the[Reuter Telegrams.] - 59 words
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Article34 1918-10-18 2 Madrid, October 15. A semi-official message announces that the German Embassy is handing over to Spain seven German ships, aggregating 21,000 tons, to replace the Spanish vessels torpedoed since August 14tb.34 words
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Article23 1918-10-18 2 London, October 16. Reuter learns that the British Government has recognised the Polish National Army as an autonomous Allied co-belliger-ent.23 words
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Article18 1918-10-18 2 London, October 16. A Berlin message says the French airman, Garros, was killed on October 4tb.18 words
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Article107 1918-10-18 2 A BLACK LIST. London, October 16. In the House of Lords, a debate on the treatment of British prisoners of war in Germany evoked an outburst of strong feeling. Lord Newton, on behalf of the Government, ?aid the Government since the beginning of the war had krpt107 words
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Article28 1918-10-18 2 London, October 15. The Coalitionist, Mr. C. Foxcroft, was returned unopposed for Bath. The vacancy was created by the death of Lord Alex. Thynne.28 words
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Article54 1918-10-18 2 London, October 16. The race for the Cesarewitch resulted as follows Air Raid 1 He 2 Buckthorn 3 24 ran. Won by a short head. 1| length between second and third. The betting was 25 to 1 against Air Raid, 11 to 2 against He, and 2054 words
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Article15 1918-10-18 2 London. October 8. The silver market is quiet. London, October 9. Silver is steady.15 words
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Article25 1918-10-18 2 Amstetdam, October 16 A Kieff message reports a new attempt to a s svsinate Lenin, who was shot in the shoulder.25 words
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Article196 1918-10-18 2 Pbnano, October 18, 1918 {By Courtesy o/ the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 15/16 »> 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 Credit ...2/4 15/32 3 h Documentary ...2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Fank Rg, 1 3 days’ sight Private I Bombay Demand Bank I Moulmein Demand Bank o196 words
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Article864 1918-10-18 2 Inspector W. McQuarrie, Penang, ia leaving shortly for military service. Sir Matthew Nathan, a former Governor of Hongkong, is now Director of Finance at the Ministry of Pensions. The Rev W H Williams of the British and Foreign Bible Society has been transferred from Bandoeng to Kuala864 words
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Article302 1918-10-18 2 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (Fbom Oub Own Cobbespoindent.) The following are the results-of Thursday’s racing at Singapore Race I.—(Racecourse.) PRETTY MOLLY 9.7 (Redfearn) 1 GOOD OMEN 7 3 (Scott) 2 CARAMUT 7.6 (Parsons) 3 Won by 3/4 length. Time 1 miu. 58 1/5 secs. Tote $32. Place $lO, $B.302 words
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Article144 1918-10-18 2 Penang, October 18, 1918. S. P. Tapioca $6 95 sellers M. P. Tapioca $7.00 sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) $l6 j buyers Black Pepper $25 bwyers. White Pepper $4O oom; Trang Pepper no stock. Mace JBO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves144 words
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Article416 1918-10-18 2 The Anglo-Chinese School will re open on Monday, the 21st instant. The death, at Pendamaran Estate, occurred of broncho-pneumonia following influenza, of Mrs Oliver, wife of Mr E N W Oliver, and brother of Mr W J K Stark, of Klang. The funeral took place in Kuala Lumpur.416 words
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Article386 1918-10-18 2 We have been asked to publish the following The public is hereby informed that the above Fund has been created for the relief of the poorer classes of the papulation attacked by influenza in its present epidemic form and who cannot afford to pay for medical treatment.386 words
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Article168 1918-10-18 2 “The gentle correction,” the new delight,’’ the new acquaintance,” and the knock-me down fever were the sort of terms we used to apply to influenza in olden days, It seems that it got its present name by a mistake, says a writer in a Loudon paper. Italian168 words
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Article168 1918-10-18 2 To be in the fashion in Australia just at present one must have influenza. There is an epidemic abroad of this unpleasant compaint, due probably to the variable temperatures that Lave obtained. Influenza in its primary stages is similar to cerebro spinal meningitis, but as the epidemic168 words
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Article292 1918-10-18 2 A Simple Hint to Managers. [TO THE EdITOH OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.”] Sir, —The S S. Government with its usual callous and wait and see policy has issued a sc ire and pinicky cihle from South Africa without the slightest comment or recommenda r ion as to any preventive292 words
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Article120 1918-10-18 2 Batavia, October 15. —The apparently offi-cially-informed Bataviaasch Nieusblad,” commenting on Straits Times” article, states that object of the prohibition of rubber export is in no way a display of power non to reserve rubber on behalf of some nationally. The object of the prohibition is only to120 words
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Article68 1918-10-18 2 Two old Scotsmen sat by the roadside, talking and puffing away merrily at their pipes. ‘There’s no muckle pleasure in smokin’, Sandy,” said Donald. Hoo dae ye mak’ that oot?” questioned Sandy. Weel,” said Donald,” ye see, if ye’re smokin’ yer ain bacca ye’re thinkin’ 0’68 words
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Article80 1918-10-18 2 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 sheet No. 1 45 to 53| diamond No. 2 26j 42 Unsmoked sheet No. 2 26| 3380 words
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Advertisement131 1918-10-18 2 PEACE AT LAST. Is your life one continuous horrible fight against the dread monster of Sciatic pain 1 Do you feel yourself gradually weakening in the awful struggle Is your life-energy being destroyed by the agonizing, stabbing, thrusts of the torturous disease? Then let me tell you that you are131 words
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Advertisement333 1918-10-18 2 NEW FOR SALE. One 2 seater Flanders Stndeh.i. Good running order. Overhauled 3 5,1 painted. Apply Brothers, ri> NOTICE OF UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM Tr CHIEF POLICE OFFICER, PENaxJ The undersigned will sell By Public Auction On Friday, the 22nd October, 19| S The Police unserviceable ciothio' confiscated property Intestate AT333 words
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Article453 1918-10-18 3 News from the Netherlands. Batavia, October 9. —On the 3rd inst. a large quantity of tea and of rubber was sold in Amsterdam at high prices for delivery in Batavia. A conference of Neutral States has Ci'inmenced its sittings at Copenhagen for the purpose of obtaining a453 words
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379 1918-10-18 3 The Guaranty Trust Company of New York reported on August 14: Representatives of all branches of the rubber industry, meeting with representatives of the War Industries Board, hove been informed that unless the use of crude rubber in the manufacture of pneumatic tires for379 words
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Article388 1918-10-18 3 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S PAGANISM.” Speech by Prince Max of Baden. Amsterdam, August 22.—A Karlsruhe telegram describing the centenary celebrations I there to-day of Baden’s constitution says that i at a gathering attended by the Grand Duke, the members of the two Chambers, and all the Ministers, Prince Max of Baden,388 words
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Article117 1918-10-18 3 The final meeting of shareholders in the Bukit Tengah Coconut Estate Ltd. was held at Bangkok. There were present C. Heggie, liquidator, in the chair, Messrs. W. Nuun, S. H. Hendrick, N. E. Lowe, A. Helvard, L. Bisgaard-Thomsen and J. A. Marlow. Several questions were put by shareholders117 words
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Advertisement1086 1918-10-18 3 POSITION WANTEu. NOTICES. Planter assistnnt on es’ate 4 y arg Notice is hereby given that Mr. Tiev aT rience of rubber. Ftoent) Mal*y a> d Teng Khoe claimed that the Moot! e Tan.il. Testimonials. Please write Box Puket Lottery Ticket, io aid of the 249 </) Pioang Gazette. Siamese Red1,086 words
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Advertisement104 1918-10-18 3 PINKETTEQI JL THE TINY LAXATIVES are totally different to other purgatives and aperients, because they do not induce action of the bowels by irritation. The drugs of which they are composed induce thorough, yet painless, evacuation of the bowels, and not the least trace remains in the system. Thus they104 words
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Advertisement991 1918-10-18 3 Tenders for Toddy Shop Licences for Penang, Province Wellesley and the Bindings, 1919. NOTICE is hereby given that Tenders, to be forwarded in sealed covers an, maiked on the outside u Toddy Shop Tenders” will be received at the Residenp Councillor’s Office rntil noon on the 19ch October, 1918, for991 words
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Miscellaneous54 1918-10-18 3 WAR CARTOONS. (/if produced from the WotUVs Press I Another new doll. Newark News.” i 1 J WHAT A FIND! Cartoon indicating food-shortage in Germany. Lustige Blatter,” Berlin. I > I /CI J-* -z* -r < .-i-V i h x I A, '7 r 7Y. 'X THE ALTERNATIVE. Whoever won’t54 words
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Article1009 1918-10-18 4 The German armies have sustained many heavy blows since the tide was turned by Marshal Foch in July. The .eSects of them and of events in the Near East, are seen in Germany’s effjrts in the direction of peace. Her armies are to-day compelled to continue the process1,009 words
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Article439 1918-10-18 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was per picul, no buyers and for refined tin ***** per picul ;75 tons. The tobacco duties in the Straits are expected to realise over $lO,OOO a month in 1919. The petroleum duty $22,000 a month. A few days ago at439 words
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Article1337 1918-10-18 4 We know now that the chief of the problems which have G.rm..y-. rmd-red »n early peace Man-Power. for Germany imperative is that of man power. It had become serious before the enemy had reached the end of his last offensive, and it has overshadowed every other factor1,337 words
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Article65 1918-10-18 4 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, October 18. The wedding of Mr. F. M. Still of Borneo and Miss May Drysdale of Singapore took place in the Cathedral. The Ven Archdeacon Swindell officiated. lhe bride’s dress was white net, trimmed with silver- thread over crepe de clunee. The bridesmaid65 words
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Article319 1918-10-18 4 [Fbom Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, October 18. Messrs. Fraser and Co. report that the market is general’y stronger. The Singapore rubber auction was put vl till to-day. A new* Masonic Lodge is in process of o* ing formed in the Krian district with a meeting place at319 words
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Advertisement190 1918-10-18 4 Pritt» co. LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) N EW GOODS IN OUR DRAPERY LADIES DEPARTMENT. CRETONNES. WE have just opened out a splendid selection of the Latest Designs in Cretonnes. The goods have been carefully chosen and every piece is of exquisite Design. Prices from $1.25 to $2.00 per190 words
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Advertisement27 1918-10-18 4 POSTPONED THE E. O. DANCE, 4c., for the Our Day Fund, announced for 26th October, has been Postponed till further notice In consequence of the prevailing epidemic.27 words
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Miscellaneous46 1918-10-18 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.9 a.m. (6ft. Bin.) 5.4 a.m. (Ift. sin.) 11.21 p.m. (7ft. sin.) 5.16 p.m. (Oft. 6in To-morrow? 11.33 a.m. (7ft. 2in.) 5.48 a.m. (Oft. 9in.) 6.0 p.m. (Oft. 3in.)46 words
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Article182 1918-10-18 5 AMERICAN SUCCESS. IN THE near east. PRESS AND WILSON’S REPLY. b Flwderi, the Belgians are very close to Thourou io miles east of Dixmude, and t he French are near Thielt, 18 miles from the Dixmude-Ypres railway. Halste 3 miles north by east of Courtrai has been182 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1242 1918-10-18 5 ENEMY RETREAT NEAR LILLE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 15. Reuter learn* that the British captured eiin. The Allies advanced another mile the whole Flanders front, capturing )st important ground and reached within a mile of the Courtrai-Thourout ilway. South-west of Lille, the Germans are bring upon the[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,242 words
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Article, Illustration105 1918-10-18 5 NORTH OF NISH. London, October 16. A French Eastern communique says tbe Allies are continuing the advance towards Northern Serbia. The Serbians captured Velike and Yesterebac massif, and rerched to 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Nish, taking a large number of prisoners. In Albania, the105 words
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Article14 1918-10-18 5 London, October 16. An Italian official report sajs:—ln Albania, we occupied Tirana.14 words
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Article60 1918-10-18 5 LATEST SUCCESS. London, October 16. A Palestine official report says At the occupation of Beirut, on October Btb, we took prisoner 60 Turkish officers and 600 men. Our armoured car batteries entered Baalbek on October 9tb, and ascertained that 500 Turks bad surrendered to the inhabitants. Our advanced60 words
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Article26 1918-10-18 5 SECOND THOUGHTS. Copenhagen, October 16, Prince Friedrich Karl has intimated that be is not yet certain that he will accept the Finnish Crown.26 words
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113 1918-10-18 5 The Kaiser's brother-in-law, Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse, has been chosen as King of Finland. Prince Frederick Charles, brother and heir of the unmarried head of the former electoral Hesse family, is married to the youngest sister of the Kaiser. Prussia dispossessed this family of113 words
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Article1154 1918-10-18 5 GERMAN DISAPPOINTMENT. London, October 16. Tbe German Press is disappointed with President Wilson’s reply. The Cologne Gazette declares the hope of peace is now lessened. Italian Opinion. Rome, October 15. Tbe Italian press unanimously endorses the necessity of President Wilson’s demand for most stringent guarantees, and emphasises1,154 words
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Article20 1918-10-18 5 London, October 15. Reuter learns that the Turkish situation is unchanged. Immediate fresh developments are not anticipated.20 words
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Article33 1918-10-18 5 London, October 15. Lloyd’s is charging £43 per cent, for payment of total loss if peace is declared before December 31st, and £63 per cent, if before March 31st.33 words
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Article131 1918-10-18 5 LORD ISLINGTON’S SUGGESTIONS, London, October 8. Writing in the Pall Mall Gazette on Indian Reform, Lord Islington, after assuming that certain changes will be made in the India Office and the constitution of the India Council, proceeds to say that he believes, for instance, that the Secretary of131 words
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Article24 1918-10-18 5 London, October 16 lb is stated that the Government has postponed its decision on the fc questioa of conscription in Ireland.24 words
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Article841 1918-10-18 6 COMMITTEE’S REPORT. The reporb of the Committee appointed to consider and report on a scheme to cele* bratethe Centenary of Singapore was laid before the Legislative Council on Monday. The chief parts of the report are We ara unanimously of opinion that the most suitable memorial is a841 words
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Advertisement445 1918-10-18 6 *!<V!»A*£mUL3 jEMPIRE] I THEATRE I Homeland Pictures Presents With Scenes from Home JAMES WELCH r England s Most Popular Comedian in a British Masterpiece Entitled g 1 “WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD" 3 A Superior Comedy Drama in 4 Acts. Produced by g THE LONDON FILM COY, H Most residents in445 words
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Advertisement54 1918-10-18 6 Mr V Hogan, the Shanghai representative of the International Sleeping Car Co states thao traffic on the Siberian railway is improving dai'y, trains running freely between Harb n and Vladivi stock, and Harbin to near Moscow, but through plac-s cannot be reserved farther than to stations between Harbin and Irkutsk54 words
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Advertisement638 1918-10-18 6 J NOTICE j fS S To Consumers of OfCJ KEROSENE OIL 1 11 wss^--'Take Care of your Tins. I g You can get seventy cents each for them and so reduce the cost of your oil. Punch a hole only in the cap when opening. g Don’t punch a second638 words
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Article2205 1918-10-18 7 p IT OF THE COMMISSION. (Concluded.) 4 the concluding portion rt of the Rubber Industry nm -sion appointed by H. E. mm tier. Sir A. H. Young, whether action should be taken -rnnent to give protection or as-1 rhe Rubber Industry/’ Forward Sales. efullv considered what action <en2,205 words
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Article534 1918-10-18 7 OUR DAY.” Nibong Tebal’s Effort. The "Our Day celebrations in Nib> ng Tebal. on Wednesday, were very successfully carried out, in spite of the infiuenza epidemic. which had had in its grip many of the officers, m whose hands were entrusted the carrying out i die celebration. Owing to th534 words
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Article169 1918-10-18 7 Malacca. October 14. The F <d Control Committee, one hear®, has trued to fix ’he rates for the different qualities of pork; but the pigdealears do no appear to take kindly r> the reduction as is evidenced by the fact ’hat pork has not been obtainable for169 words
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Article56 1918-10-18 7 Oct 18.—Interstate Football Match, Penang v Perak, Esplanade. 5 p.m. Nov 2.—Tennis and Concert, Krian Club. Nov 2.—Emrire Theatre Special Performacce. Nov 3 and 10.—Caledonia Club. Nov 9 Penang Swimming Club, CarnivaL Nov 16 and 17.—Krian. Nov 20.—Children s Play, Rehearsal, Town Hall. 5 p m. Nov56 words
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Article28 1918-10-18 7 The homeward mail “D” closes at 10 w m to-morrow (Saturday); registration till 9 am., and parcels till 8 a.m. Pillar boxes close at 9 am.28 words
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Article197 1918-10-18 7 SCOTIA ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER 408 S, C. The iLstailaticn ceremony of the above Chapter was bell last evening at the ‘‘Scotia” Masonic Hal), L'gai Road, Petaug, when in smte of man? absentees torougn a icknejB, a good cornea y assembled. The Ist Annual Report, bo h financial and197 words
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Article171 1918-10-18 7 The installation ceremony of Klang Ledge was held on October 9th. when Won. Bro.. C. L. Chapman installed Bro. C. A. Mittbews as W. M. for the enjuong year. The .tier fficers for the year are as follow Mr. Clarke, brother of Dr. N'jel Clarke, LP.3C Wjr.171 words
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Article285 1918-10-18 7 la the Second Court, Perang, to-day, before Mr. E E. Coiman, a Chinese named Ong Ah Heug, c arged with the theft of two chairs from Han C iew, eai he had oorrowed them. Han Chiew said he was in the back part of Ct e home285 words
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Article144 1918-10-18 7 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States, ABy train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Began Serai, and Taiping 5 10 a.m. 3.45 pm. Kuala Kubu. Kuala 7 Lumpur and Seremban J Rukit Mertajam, Bukit 10 a.m., 3.45 p.m. Tambun144 words
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Article26 1918-10-18 7 (Post Office, Official Report.) Lsrr Fkmasg. Abbivbd Lotoos July 10 B Sept. 10 8 C 3 18 D „10 20 F ,r 1826 words
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Advertisement285 1918-10-18 7 j j j LIGHT BITTER ALE. J 1 GREEN DIAMOND) IN QUARTS AND PINTS. S H BOTTLED BY M. B. FOSTER SONS, London. AGENTS: 0 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Q COMPANY. Q To BRITISHERS in the FAR EAST. The“ARETHUSA” TRAINING SHIP 2,4-00 Old Boys have joined the Royal Navy. 6,500 have entered285 words
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Advertisement1828 1918-10-18 8 P. 4 0.-BE!™! lE2IE N. Y. K. H Td’H xFel AND MPA* MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. g I I W ĕ (Incorporated in Japan.) I JD APCAR LINE. A l nnnviciAMQ I MAIL PASSENGER SERVICES. I 1 < PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) Z /dIL1,828 words
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Advertisement773 1918-10-18 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OFlNoft’ AUSTRALIAN AND CHINA Incerperated in England by R oya C|j rnt-.p c.ptt.l BM.ni. Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1 200'Z Head Office: SI, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E 0 Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia, Bomba? n Canten, Cabu, Colombo, Delhi, Foochow HoMkot,,. Iloilo Kobe, Kuala Lumpur, Madras,773 words
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