Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 January 1920
1920-01-30
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-01-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE f-ÜBLiSiriED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. jo. 25 VOL LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 30th JANUARY, 1920. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement684 1920-01-30 1 r c!tf^r^ e P ute I* I II o j I: bLWw K WF c r sc 'i Bv -i rywhere I 1 'TVER STOP ADVERTISING LrCHANT "calculator itflf BRANDY. I ENDS ALL FIGURE WORRY. jjj When StHetae dtps selling, T 5 LJ T> r? T 7 C'T'A DO B684 words
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Advertisement25 1920-01-30 1 S THE BEST CAR IN I I i mira I t t g g MMMOTIO H LSole Agents S.S. P.M.S- g Ong Sam Leong Co.25 words
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Article898 1920-01-30 2 THE BIG FIGHT. Tank, January 17—The Associated Pres Correspondent writes fro n ‘‘Under the Tower of Asa Khan” on the lltb: The Derajat Column fought one of i fiercest battles to day in most difficult circumstances, both as regards the difficulty of the nature of countiy and the898 words
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Article191 1920-01-30 2 Mr. A. H. Dickinson, licensing officer, traffic branch, Central Police Station, has issued the following notice —The unnecessary sounding of motor horns is still on the increase. Many complaints are received from the European business offices in the town. Drivers have been frequently summoned for offences,191 words
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Article190 1920-01-30 2 .—“M. M.” A Chinese boy who, with another of th® ;ame nationality and a Malay» was convicted at Kuala Lumpur Police Court ojjl Tuesday on charges of theft and being in possession of property which might be reasonably supposed to have been.—“M. M.” - 190 words
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Article90 1920-01-30 2 —“S. T.” The action in which Messrs- Stephens Paul and Company, merchants, of Robinson Road, Singapore, claimed from Chop Joo Bee, also of this town, the sum of $7,199.75 for alleged breach of two contracts in respect of delivery of copra came before Sir John Buckmil,—“S. T.” - 90 words
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Article114 1920-01-30 2 It is understood, says the Ceylon Observer, that the question of a medal—a General Service Medal for Colonial Forces mobilised during the war —is, after all, under consideration, though they, like regulars who were serving at any actual theatre of war, will not be awarded the114 words
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Article100 1920-01-30 2 The ties played yesterday resulted as follows Single Handicap B. —4 C. A. Padday beat—3 H.H. Gilbey 7—5, 7—5;—15.2 A.H. Elliot walk over —l5 E.A. Davies; —3O N. Lindon beat —3 A. C. Baker 6—3, 6—2; Single Handicap “C”.—Scr. L. C. Bostock beat —4 C.100 words
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Advertisement86 1920-01-30 2 OUR PEACE COMMEMORATION SALE NOW ON All Clean and Smart Goods at much below > current values J LET US SAVE YOU 257» 3 la On all your requirements AN INSPECTION WILL SATISFY AND INDUCE YOU TO CALL ALWAYS AT J, WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., 20-22-22 a, Beach Street, PENANG. PHONE86 words
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Advertisement290 1920-01-30 2 A FAR-EASTERN FALLACY. Among foreign residents in the Far East the belief in purgatives a panacea for half the ills of mankind is a firmly rooted fallacy. At times purgatives are necessary, but their habitual use weakens the whois system and means ultimate ruin to t>he digestion. The cause of290 words
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Advertisement581 1920-01-30 2 HEW ADVERTIBEMEHT». POSITIONS VACANT. February, 1920, d..»; 1 Chetty Fire Wn,!. 1 An experienced Mining Engineer wanted! qualified to act as Superintendent of several Racg CoUTSP tin mines aud dredging areaa in Burmab, handle labour efficiently and conduct deve- 1. y rOm 63Q lopmenb and prospecting operation?, Good w ,n581 words
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Miscellaneous477 1920-01-30 2 fILLIS’ GREAT CIRCUS. TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY 3Oth. JANUARY, AT 9-15 P. M. SHARP. To-night! The Great Cliquets in their Pretty Cowboy Scene. To-night! The Cosgroves and Miss Jane Harmston in their Daring Ariel Trapeze Act. To-night! The Jenkins Troupe the Clever Acrobats in New Acts. To-night! New Rough Riding Acts, New’477 words
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Article417 1920-01-30 3 Mr Tan Kheam Hoc’< is a bold man, says the Singapore Freo Press” He proposes to move at the meeting of the Municipal Commission on Friday “that the present jinr kisha tariff be revised and the existing fares be doubled at once. The motion is also some what417 words
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Article163 1920-01-30 3 Finks at Shanghai Shanghai, January 17.--Denouncing shopkeepers who have refused to pay their taxes because of the refusal of the Municipal Council to give them immediate representation in Settlement affairs as rogues/' British Assessor Grant Jones in the Mixed Court yesterday ruled that three merchants must pay their163 words
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Article231 1920-01-30 3 “M. M.” First Genebal Meeting. The first general meeting of the I.S.P. was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday morning The Secretary presented the accounts from Oct. Bth 1919, to Jan. Bth, 1920, showing a balance in hand of §6,437.23. Mr. A.B. Milne was elected chairman“M. M.” - 231 words
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Article173 1920-01-30 3 Cochran Threatens Proceedings. Chicago, January 8. —Mr. Cochran states that Carpentier is already under contract with him and if he breaks his agreement he (Mr. Cochran) will claim damages- [Mr. C. B. Cochran, interviewed in London on Dec. 10th. said “M. Descamps, on behalf of Carpentier. has signed173 words
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Advertisement1391 1920-01-30 3 o n<;lTlo^ S WANTED. TO The General Public are hereby notified thafc 1Q vitw of the prevailing high cost of desires position as Eight Godowns io Jelutong Road (former- the general upkeep of Hired Motor Cars, «a Austral*®? w«*ate three years od godowns) each capable of storing as a result1,391 words
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Advertisement1106 1920-01-30 3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Prospectus has been tiled with the Registrar of Companies, Penang, whieh'states amongst other things:— The subscription list will open at 10 a.m. on the 15th January, 1920 and will close on or before the 31st January, 1920 for local subscribers, and on the 29th1,106 words
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Article33 1920-01-30 4 Fane.—Decerob’r 27tb, al Bromley, Kent, wife of Francis J Fane, Cairo Estate, Batang Benar, F M S, son. Huett.—On December 15th, at Bedford, wife of Frack J Haett, Federated Malay States, daughter;33 words
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Article20 1920-01-30 4 Palmer—Belcham —Ou December 27th> at Lewisham, William Anderson Palmer» Tandjong, Poera, Samatra, to Dorothy» daughter of James Belcham, Lewisham.20 words
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Article837 1920-01-30 4 Viscount Bryce, author of the American Commonwealth and British Ambasador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at Washington from 1907 to 1913, is well-known and his views are respected on both sides of the Atlantic. When therefore, in writing to an Anglo-American supplement of the Manchester Guardian,” he affirms837 words
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Article29 1920-01-30 4 To-day’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $l9l and $190.75 per picul, business done; and for tin ore $l9O, raw tin $189.75 per picul, business done.29 words
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Article407 1920-01-30 4 Messrs. F. G. Taylor 00., Ltd have received a cable from London dated January 23rd, time 6 10 p m., advising price of Rubber per lb. Copra £67 per ton. Pepper (black) U|d per lb and Pearl Tapioca £1 17s, per cwt. Messrs. Chart and Co a»-e opening407 words
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Article894 1920-01-30 4 The visit of General Sir lan Hamilton to Penang, as Ins pec to rA Distinguished General of the Oversea Soldier. Forces, to which post he was appointed in 1910, is recalled by his retirement on half pay, at the age cf 67. He has been Lieutenant of894 words
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Article584 1920-01-30 4 Mr, Sao Ke Alfred Sr. Minister to Great Britain' i C hik December 25 on bis retaro to U nl Sir Arthur W.TrowUbo lah Alcocke navigator on the fli.bt Atlantic, w»e leaving Sao Japan on the 27th December I» The will of Mr Loke Y ew planter,584 words
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Article91 1920-01-30 4 y. rU f rCt Per NYK 3 s Bhidzaok > lr London, Dec 24 —To Mrs Kettiger, Mrs M M M M ,s! Miss B N Lee, M r Tnxford, Wilson, Mr and Mrs T J Tttl l Ord M M rS K 8 MO X»91 words
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Advertisement181 1920-01-30 4 I Oylers Tyres I ALL BRITISH. I STOCKED IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES: I 815x105 760x100 30x3i I ALSO STOCKS OF INNER TUBES. I SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS AND ADJOINING I TERRITORIES |BEHR& —IE ffiueyrus (Company, s» u t6 Bucket Dredges, Excavators, &c., V) fromp son Qo„ Jstd., &»***>>'• Gravel Pumps,181 words
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Advertisement25 1920-01-30 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.25 words
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Miscellaneous35 1920-01-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, and To-tnorrow Penang Standard Times:— High Water. Low Water. To-dat. 7.00 a.m. 1 00 p.m. 6.00 p.m 12.00 m’nt, To-morrow. 8.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. 9.30 p.m.35 words
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Obituary18 1920-01-30 4 DEATH. Hargreaves. —At Cologne, 21st January of pneumonia, J R Hargreaves of Sime Darby and Co. Ltd, London.18 words
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Article302 1920-01-30 5 m b. baBNBS beBIGNS [Rsctsb® London, January 27. that rhe resignation of j. a»<i prito a i 5 »c'O--lly the Pr e 'fl.N. H”"‘« is •PP* rentl s’ ||»O'I«- i n i,l Cabinet rank l inger ,e °‘Xl b«» Mr Lloyd r eorge >he resignation re.her Mi»>s terial[Rsctsb® - 302 words
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Article208 1920-01-30 5 THE SECOND CHAMBER. London, January 29. Mr Asquith, at Paisley, discussing contortion»! and electoral reform, advocated Second Chamber which to the extent of ie-third would consist of nominated disDjaiahed public servants in non-political ibe r e?, such as the Bench or the Civil lirice, or the Dominions.208 words
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Article100 1920-01-30 5 UAGEMEXT in foreign COUNTRIES. London, January 28. ®iaittPP n j^ ecreta V Las appointed a I ■ir] eg V]' er ’he chairmanship of Sir W'A’Xl" r r,'Trd.ing.»oomich will fp 4 British institutions Ititish n P r omote solidarity among S’ C °mtnhtee lt i leB U foreign countries,100 words
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Article28 1920-01-30 5 OF C AUGHT’S APPEAL. The London, January 24. »'/'*.lXlo’L C n k n asht hM »ppe»led B “'ldi Og in LoX‘ 0a 01 a Ceatral28 words
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Article250 1920-01-30 5 INTERVIEW WITH PREMIER. [Reutzh’s Telegrams.] London, January 28. The Miners Federation will meet the Premier this afternoon with reference to coal prices, the shortage of domestic supplies of coal and the cost of living generally. The miners are of opinion that the domestic shortage is due to the[Reutzh’s Telegrams.] - 250 words
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Article94 1920-01-30 5 B. I. DOCK WORKERS OUT. Bombay, January 23. Several thou-and employees at the British "udia Company’s Dock struck, demanding additional pay and a month’s pay as bonus. The Cotton Mill Operatives, A meeting of the labour settlement committee, at which representatives of the cotton millhands were present, resolved94 words
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Article59 1920-01-30 5 REQUEST FOR GOVERNMEMT CON FROL, London, January 24. The Daily Mail saj s in view of losses on the year, estimated at <£1,500,000, the London Traffic Combine controlling tbe Underground Railways, Trams and Omnibuses, has requested the Ministry of Transport to take over all undertakings at terms59 words
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Article22 1920-01-30 5 London, January 24. General Sir lan Hamilton’s name appears in the London Gazette as retiring on half pay.22 words
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Article16 1920-01-30 5 London, January 24. The Daily Mail says Earl Haig will retire next week.16 words
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Article157 1920-01-30 5 A FALL IN PRICE. London, January 23, Messrs Montagu <fc Co’s report says a sharp fall in the price on January 16th was due to the sale of a considerable amount of melted coin from abroad, but parity with New York, owing to the weak ness o f157 words
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Article21 1920-01-30 5 Lordon, January 24 In the Soccpr Ama’eur International, England beat Wales by 9 goals to ml at Merthyr.21 words
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Article56 1920-01-30 5 FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, January 24, Reuter understands that the view in well-informed quarters is that the Netherlands’ reply regarding the ex-Kaiser must not be regarded as the end of tbe matter. The Supreme Council will consider this reply, which will form the subject of fresh negotiations[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 56 words
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Article64 1920-01-30 5 EVADING THE TREATY. Wilhelmshaven, January 24. The Inter-Allied Commission discovered that the Germans are evading the treaty conditions, whereby ships over 1,000 tons under construction shall be handed over. They are now building ships of 995 tons. Tbe conferences between tbe British and German naval authorities were character!64 words
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Article101 1920-01-30 5 REPUBLICANS DIVIDED. Washington, January 24. Eight Republican Senators, who claim to represent others, bad a lengthy conference with Senator Lodge, to whom they protested most strongly against tbe proposed compromise regarding the reservations on the Peace Treaty. It is reported they raised the prospect of a101 words
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Article156 1920-01-30 5 A NEW SCHEME. London, January 24. The Times’” Sydney correspondent says upon their return the senior Australian Generals were invited to draft a new scheme of defence covering all possible con tingencies. The scheme has been completed and will now be considered by tbe best Australian leaders in156 words
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Article193 1920-01-30 5 Vancouver, Dec. 10,—Compulsory military training is bound to come in Canada according to a statement of General Sir Arthur Curris Inspector General of the Canadian forces, who is in this city on a visit. “Although the time is not at hand for the adoption of any scheme of193 words
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Article92 1920-01-30 5 RAW MATERIALS AND FOOD. London, Jonuary 27. The Imperial Statistical Conference discussed inter alia the improvement of trade statistics and the advantage to the of accurate and complete dsta, especial y with regard to the control of raw materials and the food production of the Empire and the92 words
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Article180 1920-01-30 5 ON HIS VISIT TO AUSTRALIA. [Raum's Tkugbams.) London, January 25. The Prince of Wales, in responding at the Australian Club luncheon, was received with prolonged cheering. He said he was looking forward with intense interest to his next voyage and the wonderful things he was going[Raum's Tkugbams.) - 180 words
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Article49 1920-01-30 5 London, January 28. The Government has approved of the reorganisation of the Territorials, including the obligation to serve oversea in extreme national emergency, but not until the Reserves are called to the colours, and subject to tbe sanction sf Parliament. The Special Militia Reserve is also retained.49 words
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Article315 1920-01-30 5 ARMY COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS. The Parliamentary correspondent of The limes writes:— The Army Committee of the House of Commons holds strong views on the reorganisation of the Territorial Force. The Committee recommends that;— [l] Full details of the proposed new organisation and conditions of service for the territorial315 words
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Article81 1920-01-30 5 Slvgaeculx Ahbangzments. [Fkom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 30* The Kashmir, with Sir Laurence Gillwmard, the new Governor aboard, is du* here at daylight on Tuesday. His Excellency will land at Johnston’s Pier at 10 a.xn.. and will receive a Salute and a Guard of Honour* After81 words
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Article32 1920-01-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Singapore, January 30. At Singapore Rubber Sales. 1090 tone were catalogued, 1,039 tons offered and 869 soldPale crepe was $1.09 and smoked sheet SI.IOL32 words
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Article73 1920-01-30 5 The Taipusum festival will commence on Monday with the removal of the Idol in the silver car from the Penang Street Temple at 6 am. the arrival at the Waterfall Gardena Temple being timed for 2 pm. The festival continues on Tuesday (which is a public holiday)73 words
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Article26 1920-01-30 5 904 coolies arrived to-day per as Thongwa. 299 go to Pulau Jerejak for quarantine. Tbe balance go on to Port Swettenbam for quarantine there.26 words
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Article1738 1920-01-30 5 THE HEALTH OF THE U.K. Final Report or Ministry. London January 15.—The Ministry of National Service has compiled its final report regarding the entire physical examination of the men of military age during the war and declares that it is impossible to regard the generally accepted1,738 words
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Article2053 1920-01-30 6 EXCHANGE CONCESSIONS. RECRUITING PROPAGANDA. A meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held in the P.A.M. Rooms, Mercantile Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday morning. The Hon. Mr F G Harvey presided. Ihb I ate Mr. McCulloch. The Chairman said he wished to propose that an2,053 words
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Advertisement420 1920-01-30 6 J. C. STEWART’S NON-PAREIL WHISKY J AS SUPPUIP BY THE g British Expeditionary Force Canteens g -TO J I OFFICERS, MESSES IN ALL THEATRES OF WAR. g I OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS S OR FROM H I F. G. TAYLOR Co. Ltd. I SOLE AGENTS PENANG. s, JOHN I. THORNYCROFT420 words
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Advertisement152 1920-01-30 6 BIG CHANCES. The man or woman who is suffering the excruciating agonies of Rheumatism can’t afford to waste time and money gambling with make-believe remedies.” REAL RELIEF is what is wanted—quickly and SURELY. That is why multitudes of sufferers turn to the time-tested and positively proven relief for Rheumatic pain—152 words
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Advertisement565 1920-01-30 6 Weak, Worn-out z Grateful Testimony to Dr. Cassell's t.u. from People They Have Cured e,s India. South Africa Mr. P. Jagannadhaswami, 8.A., Mr. Morthinus Lecturer at the Rajah’s College, tein P. 0., Philir.rni Parlakinedi. Ganjam District, Madras Africa, says-— i V > 0 < 'r/ Presidency, writes:—‘‘l have used miseries565 words
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Article168 1920-01-30 7 Major Gore Anderson Appointed. The Board of Trade announces that Major AF G Anderson baa been appointed His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner at Singapore, vice Mr McKellen, resigned. Major Anderson Las had considerable commercial experience in connection with rubber estates, tin mines, aid other in» dustrial undertake168 words
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Article157 1920-01-30 7 .Ihom Oua Own Corrmspondint.] Bangkok, Janutry 30. The installation meeting of Lodge St John, Bangkok, 1072 S C, took place last evening at tbe Masonic Rooms. There was a large attendance of Brethren. The incoming Master is Wor Bro E B Eastwood, Past Master of Lodge William157 words
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Article180 1920-01-30 7 A Selama correspondent says our popular Malay Magistrate Tunku Mantiri, 1.5.0., was slightly indisposed and was confined to his room on Wednesday. Mr C Arulampalam, in charge of Selama Hospital, goes on long leave to Ceylon on the 31st inst., and wili be relieved by Mr Egamparam Pillai180 words
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Article157 1920-01-30 7 The following are 'he latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day E E SHARES. J g, s'® OQ Z 2 X CO Rubber (Dollar) c. c. c. c. B. Lintang 6.00 7.00 7.00 prem Glenealy 325 3.50 P.-Perak 4.00 4.10 410 4.25 Radella 12157 words
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Article69 1920-01-30 7 Messrs Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at private and auction sales held this week Cts Per Lb. Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 104 to diamond No. 285 100$ Plain smoked Sheet 02 Unsmoked sheet No. 169 words
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Article137 1920-01-30 7 Yesterday’s Late Arrivals. Kalmoa, Dutch, 170, Langsa, K P M, general. Josco, Flores, 952, Manila, Ballast. Coriuga, Manning, 118, Rosyth, Topham, Jones and Railton. Pin Seng, Matthew’, 378, Singapore, Eastern Shipping Co, general. To day’s Arrivals. Calypso, Wilson, 339, Deli, William Mansfield Co, general. Ipoh, McDonald, 528, Singapore,137 words
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Article22 1920-01-30 7 The B I packet Teesta with the mails from Europe is expected to arrive here on Sunday, the Ist proximo.22 words
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Article58 1920-01-30 7 Jan 30.—Fillis’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. Jan 31.—Perak River Valley Rubber, Co, Ltd, Meeting, noon, 9 Union Street. Feb I—Penang Hunt Club, Ride, 7 am. Feb 15.—P.V R.C. Shoot, 200, 500 and 600, at 7.30 a m. Feb 20.—Lodge Krian, Parit Buntar, Regular Meeting, 6-30 p.m. Feb 4.—New58 words
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Article94 1920-01-30 7 The Band will play the following programme of masic at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Maritana ...Wallace 2. Two Step The Jimmy’s Sale. Wood 3. Fantasia Tbe Chapel Bell ...Reckling 4. Waltz Fleur—De—Luce. Neilson 5 March Zenobie ...King Mr J W Jamieson, CM G, who94 words
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Advertisement136 1920-01-30 7 PRITCHARDS Win® and spirit Department. Only the ffiest brands of Jreneh and Australian Qlarets, burgundies and White Wines, Wljiskies and ffieer are stocked. Pritchard's reputation for Quality Extends over 36 years. John Robertson Son's £)undee U)hisk9 The Whisky that has stood the test I 1 of time. No other whisky136 words
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Advertisement99 1920-01-30 7 pWIRTELUS j To say that a Brandy is better I than KARTELL’S is an empty I boast; to beat it FOR QUALITY a 1 I frank impossibility. I r~BRANDY?I SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) DAIBUTSI) COY., 41, Beach street, Penang. FRESH SHIPMENT: Ladies’ Fancy Goods, Gentlemen’s99 words
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Advertisement1449 1920-01-30 8 LIVERMORE DEARBORN A Co. Inc. Psf\ HRITKH INDIA independent steamship lines. fZ 4W B 17 in (Incorporated in the United States of America.) v M Regular service between New York, AND Singapore and Java ports and vice versa# A Dr** AT* T FOR NEW YORK WAIV COSTIGAN due Singapore, Pecond1,449 words
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Advertisement603 1920-01-30 8 By using Hall’s Distemper your home can be made brighter, X/ g healthier and more picturesque, g at a cheaper cost than wall-paper, and without It k g the objectionable smell of paint. i Hall’s I Distemper IJ fl (Trade Mark.) 1 is deservedly the popular wall covering of the603 words
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Advertisement325 1920-01-30 8 THE MERCANTILE BANK IF INIIA, LiMITEB. flaoorporatad in England), Authorised Capital 11,500,0® Subscribed Capital 1,500,0® Paid-up 750,6® Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits 7K,o® Board of Directors. R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Ryrte,Ex. H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chaimen, F" Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael, G C 81,325 words
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