Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1920-03-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333 No. 75. VOX*. LXXVIII WEDNESDAY. 31st MARCH, 1320. PRICE 10 CENT 421 words
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Advertisement567 1920-03-31 1 THE NiKKO 1 STUDIO NOW AT 7, NORTH AM ROAD, Near CHIN SENG Co., Ltd. tWJs I WJT T WjH Al 1 THt CHOICE3T 0F ALL CHOICE WATERS iVi J. ft Jrva JML eft» I CONTAINS A LARGER PERCENTAGE 3ire Extinguishers. R ADI U M SIMPLICITY.—No experience is necessary to567 words
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Advertisement27 1920-03-31 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN j I pifera I I V-Z aMMECnO »irt IH-HIM Am* i Sole Agents S.S. a F.M.Sg Ong Sam Leong a Co. q27 words
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Article1304 1920-03-31 2 “M.M.” The Annual Meeting. The fourth annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held in Hall at Ipoh yesterday wxth the Hon. Mr. < odd the President, in the chair Mr. ciodd,’ in his address, said. His Excelhncy, Sir Laurence Guillemard, in his speech to– “M.M.” - 1,304 words
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Article161 1920-03-31 2 The Band will plav the following programme of music at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Nell Gwin ...German 2 One Step Whistling Thurbnn 3. Selection The Scarlet Feather...Lecocq 4. Waltz Dans Les Nuages Waltdeufel 5. March Katie Ccnnor ...Hartmann An assistant acouuUut is required by161 words
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Article114 1920-03-31 2 Penang, March 31, 1920. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 25/32 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 532 t> 3 Credit ...2/4 3/4 3 Documentary ...2/4 13/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 95 3 days’ sight Private 105 Bombay Demand Bank 95 Madras Demand Bank 95 3 days’114 words
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Article317 1920-03-31 2 Tokio, March 17.—With reference to the report circulated in Peking that grave social disturbances have broken out in Tokio in which troops are participating and that six regiments of the Japanese expeditionary forces in Siberia have been recalled because they are affected with Bolshevism, it may be317 words
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Article76 1920-03-31 2 The following new books have been received at the Library The Memorial Biography of Dr. W. G. Grace, Lord Hawke, Lord Harris and Sir Home Gordon. A Vagabond’s Odyssey, by A. SafroniMiddleton. Diary of a Pilgrimage, by Jerome K. Jerome. Three men on the Bummel, by Jerome K.76 words
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Article66 1920-03-31 2 Dissatisfaction With Conditions. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, March 30. The “Malay Mail” understands that F. M. S. Police Inspectors are dissatisfied with the result of the Salaries Commission, and are making a protest. They also have other grievance». They are dissatisfied with the66 words
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Article57 1920-03-31 2 Shanghai, March 16.—A notorious burglar has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and thereafter to expulsion, by the Shanghai Mixed Court. He victimised numerous foreign houses, his career culminating in Mixed Court his sensational capture while robbing the residence occupied by Mr. Blackburn. the Mixed Court assessor,57 words
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Article70 1920-03-31 2 Mar 31.—High Commissioner returns to Kuilft Lumpur, April 2.—Public Holiday. April 3 —Public Holiday, April 3,—Holiday Cricket, P.C.C, v P.R.C. April 5.— p ublic Holiday. April s—New Club, Taipin», Month'y Dane*», 9 30 p m April 10.— a ungei Gettah Rubber Evate, Ltd, Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon,70 words
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Article319 1920-03-31 2 Meeting of The Council. The following summary of a meeting of the Council of the Incorporated Society of Planters, which was held on March 13th is officially communicated^ Letters from the twelve principal firms of Secretaries and Agents of estates assuring the Council of their good-will319 words
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Article353 1920-03-31 2 The third annual general meeting of the Ho Hong Bank, Ltd., was held at its Registered Office, Raffles Chambers, Singapore on Saturday, with Mr. Lim Peng Siang as Chairman. The Chairman said since cur last report, w» have established Agencies in London, New York, San Francisco,353 words
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Article123 1920-03-31 2 Changes in China. The folowing appointments are notified Mr. Frederick E. Wilkinson has been appointed Consul for the Consular district of Mukden. Mr. Berthold G. Tours, C. M. G., Consul for the Consular district of Amoy. Mr. Herbert A. Ottewill, Consul for the Consular district of Foochow.123 words
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Advertisement146 1920-03-31 2 MADE HER INFANT WELL' AND STRONG. Mother’s Strong Tribute to Baby’s Own Tablets. “I can scarcely say too much in praise of Baby’s Own Tablets, as they made my baby well and strong. I think every mother should keep these Tablets on hand at all times,” writes Mrs. R. S.146 words
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Advertisement136 1920-03-31 2 OH! HOW IT HURTS. That’s what you say about that painful swelling on your knee or elbow. But whist are you going to do about it—sit there and suffer? Perhaps you have tried all sorts of embrocations and found no relief. These are just the sort of cases in which136 words
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Advertisement322 1920-03-31 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENT». (THE SEMANCCOL COMPANY LIMITED NOTICES. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement. VACUUM OIL COMPANY. th held on Samrd.y, 10th Aprr W2o’\ b Effective from March 19th 1920, the Ojreotors will rtcomme* d that s Power of Attorney heretofore held by the pi’Wend of 15 per cent, free o f322 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous262 1920-03-31 2 HAVE YOU SEEN THE PICTURES THE AT ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE ARGYLL ROAD, PENANG. IF NOT WHY NOT HURRY UP They are Showing To-night. In the Seeond House 9-30 p.m. Capt. Sir ROSS SMITH HIS AEROPLANE, Showing the arrival and departure of this famous aviator. Supported by Harold Lloyd’s Comedy—STEP LIVELY Singapore262 words
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Article919 1920-03-31 3 FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. The fourth annual meeting of the Mayfield Rubber Plantations (S.S.) Ltd, was held in tbe ered office of the Company No, 1 Weld Quay, Penang, yesterday afternoon. Mr J L Lonie (Chairmm of thj Board of Directors) preside!, and the others present were Messrs A919 words
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Advertisement1670 1920-03-31 3 POSITION WANTED. in the estate of HITAM tin i Engineer wishes a Mllet in a Rubber CHOW KIT DECEASED. actory Mme or Workshop. Experienced in Steam Suction Gas Diesel and Oil Engines. Notice is hereby given that all creditors -ora INTERIM DIVIDEND. Holds second class Land Certificate and ot^er persons1,670 words
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Advertisement792 1920-03-31 3 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States VICTORYBONDS. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 5 per cent, per annum, payable on the ist September, and the ist March* REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE IST SEPTEMBER, 1934 «■■■■■■■■■■BHMaBSHanMRMHHHMUISaiIMa PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT All proceeds of this issue will be792 words
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Article1385 1920-03-31 4 Within the next few days there h a possibility amounting almost to a probability that Penang people will be afforded the chance of witnessing aeroplanes in flight. It may be that we shall only have the opportunity of a fleeting glimpse of the flying men now1,385 words
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Article1285 1920-03-31 4 Had there been anyone present at the meeting of Penang Athenaeum open to persuDefence. asive argument against making an exception of Malaya by applying the compulsory principle in defence, he must have looked for it in vain, in the speech by the Rev D J Ross. As1,285 words
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Article62 1920-03-31 4 Yesterday’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $169 per picul, buyers, no sellers and tin ore $169 per picul, business done. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $l7O per picul, buyers; and fa? refined tin $172 per picul, business done. Tin was quoted in London62 words
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Article140 1920-03-31 4 The Colony v. Ihe E. M. S. The customary, fixture, tbe Colony versus the F. M. s Inter Settlement cricket match, will be played at Kuala Lumpur or Saturday 3rd and Monday sth April. The following players will repreient the F. W. S., Major W. N. Edwards (Perak,, W140 words
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Article101 1920-03-31 4 'An Eclectic Golf competition will b« bald W Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday» Particulars on notice ward. An American Tennis Tournament will be< hald on Saturday and Monday. A football match has been arranged between the Caledonia Club and the Central Union Athletic Club on Saturday, the101 words
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Article150 1920-03-31 4 A coirespondent writes The Misses ag (respective ages 14 and 10 y ears ing home from school at about 4 o’clock evening, were suddenly waylaid by n man opposite the Penaug Club, Nort oi» Road, who seized the elder girls gold valued at $35, and threatened150 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1920-03-31 4 DE RESZKE CIGARETTES A shipment just to hand. Stocks of both Egyptian and Virginian in tins of 50’s. IMPORTERS: BEHR CO., Penang, Singapore Medan. J BOLLINGER'S) CHAMPAGNE Bv royal W.WMT NOW IN STOCK. I 1911 VINTAGE 2 osrwrTjNr 1915 1- EXTRA QUALITY TO HIS MAJESTY I KING QEORQE V. VERY208 words
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Advertisement25 1920-03-31 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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Miscellaneous39 1920-03-31 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, and To-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. ll.G4a.rn. 5.14 p.m. 10 54 p m. To-morrow. 12 00 m’nt. 5 24 a.m, 11.35 a m, 5.52 p m.39 words
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Article51 1920-03-31 5 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS. [Rxuteb’s Txligramb.] London, March 26. A Treasury statement outlining the financial provisions of the new Home Rule Bill shows that after deducting the Irish contribution of £18,000,000 to Imperial expenditure, the revenue of the Irish parliament will amount to £18.500,000 a the expenditure to[Rxuteb’s Txligramb.] - 51 words
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Article265 1920-03-31 5 RAID ON POLICE HUT. London, March 26. Armed raiders attached a police hut at Gorlatlea, Kerry, at night, using paraffin bosnbs and rifles. Six police resisted for two hours, and did not surrender until the hut was aflame. Three were wounded. The attackers rushed in, but were scattered265 words
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Article82 1920-03-31 5 EFFORTS FOR SETTLEMENT. London, March 26. It is now hoped the coal crisis is passing. A conference of the Miners’ Federation, thia morning, authorised the Executive to continue negotiations, thus agreeing to con. aider the percentage principle of wage advance as against the flat-rate basis, to which they82 words
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Article53 1920-03-31 5 NEW AUSTRALIAN MEASURE, Melbourne, March 27. A new Tariff R’fl, introduced in the House cf Representatives, protects new industries, encourages others and substantially increases the preference to Britain, Import of Brushes Prohibited. Melbourne, March 27. The Federal Government has prohibited the importation of b'Ushrs and toilet articles manufactured53 words
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Article36 1920-03-31 5 London, March 27. The War Office announces the abolition of the rank of Brigadier-General. It substitutes the titles of Colonel Commandant and Colonel on the Staff. Retired officers will retain the old title,36 words
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Article88 1920-03-31 5 SAD ACCIDENT /TO GUNNER. London, March 26. Reuter’s correrpondcnt wi«es that the Renown arrived at Barbados. When nearing the port, a Marine gunner fell overboard and was drowned in a rough sea, despite a prolonged search. The Prince of Wales attended the funeral service held in88 words
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Article21 1920-03-31 5 Constantinople, March 26. Salih Pasha’s Cabinet has resigned, Damad Ferid Pasha has been requested to form another Ministry.21 words
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Article535 1920-03-31 5 A SERIOUS SITUATION. [Rkutkr’s Tslxgrams.] The Hagup, March 25. Herr Helm, Burgomaster of Essen, has arrived, in order to urgently request the Dutch Government’s help in provisioning the Ruhr region. Helm, in an interview, declared the food situation in the Ruhr region at present was desperate. He[Rkutkr’s Tslxgrams.] - 535 words
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Article150 1920-03-31 5 EVADING ITS TERMS. Paris, March 29. It is reported that 3,000 field guns were found by an Allied Commission in the vicinity of Berlin. Altogether 12,000, with 6,000 aeroplanes intact, have been discovered throughout Germany, whereas under the Peace Treaty Germany should not have more than150 words
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Article145 1920-03-31 5 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. [Riutib’s Txlkgbamb.] Havas. Paris, March 27. The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Governor nt by 518 votes to 70. Britain and France. Paris, March 28.—Replying yesterday in the Chamber of Deputies to critic’sm by M Barthou, a former Premier, relating to Mr[Riutib’s Txlkgbamb.]; Havas. - 145 words
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Article27 1920-03-31 5 Constantinople, March 24. Deniken is preparing for a final stand on the hills at Novorossisk, from which the women and children are being evacuated.27 words
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54 1920-03-31 5 Washington, March 26. The State Department has instructed Mr Davis, United States’ Ambassador in Britain, to inquire as regards two Americans, Doctor Stickney and Mr H Reynolds, employed by a British concern, reported to have been captured by the Bolsheviks. American agents in Siberia have also54 words
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Article55 1920-03-31 5 Ottawa, March 26. In the House of Commons, Mr Ballantyne, Minister for Naval Affairs, announced thab Canada accepts Britain’s offer of one light cruiser and two destroyers, and will continue the Canadian Navy on the prewar basis, but the adoption of a permanent naval policy is deferred55 words
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Article54 1920-03-31 5 STRIKES SUBMERGED WRECK. London, March 27. The Pacific liner Ortega, for South America, with 300 passengers, sent a wireless message from Saint George's Channel for urgent assis'ance, the vessel having struck a submerged wreck in a gale. She was badly damaged, but eventually arrived at Fishguard with54 words
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Article197 1920-03-31 5 London, March 26. The Grand National resulted as follows Troytown 1 The Tu'k Second 2 The Bore 3 Twenty four ran. Won by 12 lengths 6 lengths between second and third. The betting was 6to 1 against Troytown; 66 to 1 against The Turk Secondhand 28 to197 words
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Article22 1920-03-31 5 OXFORD WINS. London, March 27. At Queen’s Club, in the Inter-Varsity sports, Oxford beat Cambridge by 5| events to 4|.22 words
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94 1920-03-31 5 The Attorney-General will, for once, find himself in the position of a defendant, in the action brought by the Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd., against the Crown. The company put forward two claims, says the “Straits Times”—(a) For a declaration that the plaintiffs are entitled to94 words
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Article835 1920-03-31 5 Mr. O. Fenniogworth has returned from Home. Mr. A. A. Henggeler is returning to the F. M. S. about the middle of April. Dr C L Sansom, P C MO, F M S, arrived from the Federal Capital this morning. Mrs W B Penman and child are835 words
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Article179 1920-03-31 5 [To Th» Editor or th» “Pinang Gazbtt».”] Sir —May an Allied ex Officer make a few remarks relative to the sentiments expressed by A late inhabitant of the Front line” in yesterday’s “Pinang Gazette?” He s’atea that he and his brother officers are nob so sympathetic with179 words
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Article945 1920-03-31 5 [To Th» Editor or th» "Pdcamg fIETT».”] Sir —Your Report on the meeting of the Penang Athenaeum when it discussed the above, and your leading article thereon make interesting reading, but it is as difficult to discover the viiile and convincing confirmation,|etc,” of the principle of conscription from945 words
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Article143 1920-03-31 5 ARRIVAL AT BANGKOK. [From Our Own Correspondbnt.] Bangkok, March 30. Captain Matthews arrived at noon, completing the journey in less than five hours. No Joyride.” Captain Matthews, in an interview stated that crossing the mountains of Siam on the frontier was no joyride. It was the worst bit143 words
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Article245 1920-03-31 5 Bolshevism is ue»d and buried, says a home paper. The funeral rites were performed by a commission of the Soviet Government, which has now reported upon the practical steps to be taken for the rehabilitation of Russian industries. Lenin who started on the wellworn theory that245 words
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228 1920-03-31 5 For the benefit of members of IS P arrangements have been made with the Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Ltd,, of Singapore, whereby memnera who desire to rnsu e their lives may do so at considerably reduced latea. The Company are prepared to co* aider assurances228 words
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Article1216 1920-03-31 6 THE NEW CONTROL OF GOLF. j < [From Oub Own Cobbbspondbnt.] Edinburgh, February 25. I The names of the gentlemen who compose the new authority in golf—which is styled the Royal and Ancient Golf Club Championship Committee—warrant a prompt vote of confidence. The; new era of government has1,216 words
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Advertisement141 1920-03-31 6 PRITCHARD Co., LIMITED, PENANG IPOH- AGENTS FOR: BURROUGHS WATTS’ BILLJAROJTABLES. Burrough and Watts’ County Table. A Full size, supported on eight massive Fluted Legs. Fitted with thick. Slate Bed Eureka extra low, fast, noiseless and anti-climatic Rubber Cushions, patent invisible Pocket Plates, superfine West of England Cloth, six white card141 words
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Advertisement106 1920-03-31 6 ItANGYS’S! I Diesel Chgines. I protected by patents. J 1,..„ 1 v.\ 1 311,XX X A a I I I .y 1 .«imin l u ll iii.iuv^^iiiiiiiiiii.iuM l iiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiim»Hi iiiniiniiiH riHiiHi!iniiin iiiiiiiiiniiii i TO WORK ON ALL BRANDS OF CRUDE AND RESIDUAL OILS 1 POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION GUARANTEED FOR106 words
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Advertisement80 1920-03-31 6 BURRELCSj U LINSEED OIL. WHITE ZINC PAINTS. 1 COLOURED PAINTS. TURPENTINE. S I J. B. White Bros. L ]”WON BRAND J ENGLISH PORTLAND CEMENT. 0 Q Sandflands, Battery fl A CO.. P6NANG. H ai ..J.. mcrir— iwi—ir—[■r-w— iT-jcz]WaaMt=iUT I BLUE SEAL BRAND j j PALE PILSEN J O BEER I80 words
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Article1112 1920-03-31 7 ORDINARY MEETING. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Manicipal Commission wai held at the Municipal Offices, yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs G A Hereford (President), Yeob Gu%n Seok, P K Nambyar, Lim Eu Toh and Dr. P St Leger Liston. The others present were Dr J S1,112 words
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Article149 1920-03-31 7 To-day’s Arrivals. B. Whatt Soon, Leyne, 199, T. Anson, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Krian, Barnes, 453, Singapore, Adamson Gilfillan Co, general. Expected Arrivals. Hyson, Singapore, April Ist. Thongwa, Negapatam, April Ist. Pilsna, Singapore, April 9hb. Kaga Mara, Singapore, April 10th. Japan, Singapore, April 11th. Khiva, Singapore, April 20th.149 words
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Article38 1920-03-31 7 The B I packet Thongwa, with the mails from Europe is expected to arrive here at daylight to-morrow. The homeward mail A,” Tara, closes at 10 a.m. on Saturday registration 9 a.m. and parcels 8 a.m.38 words
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Article79 1920-03-31 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day 2 2 Eg SHARES. g, Z 3 TqJ S 3 0) 35 r Ji CD 02 Mining. c. c. c. c. Chenderiang 22/- 22/6 21/6 22/. Hitam Tin 3.25 3.30 3.30 3.35 Menglembu79 words
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Article169 1920-03-31 7 Penang, March 31, 1920. SP. Tapioca No. 2 sl3.oo—sales M. P. Tapioca sl3.so—nominal Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 0z)... nominal. Black Pepper $36 nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $65 nominal Cloves $l4O nominal Nutmegs average of $65 sales {No. 1169 words
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Advertisement234 1920-03-31 7 Sweet Chestnut Tobacco. Per 114 lb. Tin $1.75. 1/3 90 cts. ALL DEALER S J. G. STEWART’S FAMOUS WHISKIES NonPareil AND Gold Medal OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS OR FROM F. G. Taylor Co., Ltd., SOLE AGENTS, PENANG. SPECIAL SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED FROM SPAIN. OF HIGH CLASS TINNED. FIGS AND ANCHOVIES,234 words
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Advertisement303 1920-03-31 7 1 /C\ n I I IfW r 11 I Utility I OO M E people use O-Cedar Polish on I I floors and for treating polish mops. I Others use it on linoleum and oil cloth. I Most people, however, use O-Cedar for g 1 cleaning, dusting, polishing, brightening I303 words
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Advertisement1424 1920-03-31 8 P -Br s 4 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. s O -RRITISH IIWIA *L Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. a ajga and every 28 days thereafter. tt,- -4-,-mpra havp the most modern equipment, including ALL LOWER BERTHS and large A AT> T TTWTT o f TO bfe.ti2“". The1,424 words
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Advertisement292 1920-03-31 8 I Fitter Brothers «Just arrived iiew shipment of Best Brass or Plated Four Post Bedsteads with sidebails. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. FOR PRICES APPLY TO I GOHTAIKCHEE&SON, J 24, BEACH STREET CHURCH STREET. 1 S Just received new shipment Oriental Silks, of all kinds Ready made Georgette Blouses, Silk Kimonos, Dressing292 words
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