Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 April 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-04-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 99. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 30th APRIL, 1920. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement602 1920-04-30 1 gjgßrgaatß ,«i»AiM«imuinmjH.iuArnnßjaa L obtainable everywhere wholesale from L® ,1 •H I I Ong Sam L|ong Co., Penang. 3 ~.mwrr iri-l'VI»!'! ***** Hil 1 j 1 <iMBMEaC eglKOntMM» 6 <——— MMWM» C yWW itfff. ta'-wi y tfTRffTTOMttX 1) IMIMUJr THE I used by -wj aB VF B I unequalled for I602 words
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Advertisement22 1920-04-30 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN S I H «MwinoMDi/wxoaw., 5 LSele Ageots S.S. EM S. Ong Sarrt Leong a 00. S miiuim22 words
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Advertisement3247 1920-04-30 2 POSITIONS WANTED. notice is hereby given Attention is invited to the THE GLORIFY RUBBER BATU LINTANG, Ltd. n S that the business hitherto VOn t Leave the Driving .X carried on under the name of following provisions Ot the CO., LTD. Notice la hereby given that an Extra- S Assistant3,247 words
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Article503 1920-04-30 3 THE PREVENTION SOCIETY. Dr Malcolm J Rattray, of Malacca, sends the following letter for publication:— I shall be deeply grateful if you will allow me the hospitality of ycur columns to appeal to those who are interested in the suppression of venereal disease to communicte with me. With503 words
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Article157 1920-04-30 3 “MM” It is perhaps not fu’ly realised that although the Straits and FM S Civil Servants have no actual right to retire at the age of fifty, the chances are that they can now do so if they wLh As the result of the Salaries’ Commissions and“MM” - 157 words
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Article85 1920-04-30 3 The animals were having a post-war powwow and, naturally, the conversation turned to what each had done for his master’s country. Said the Horse: “I pulled the guns up to the front and carried the cavalry.” The Ox claimed to have fed the troops. The Camel's pretension85 words
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Advertisement215 1920-04-30 3 OrfQoofti Our sale catalogue offers you /rj&J 110 less an opportunity than that. r mUoib’s j j CLEARANCE SALE AC OF SURPLUS BOOKS r* y Catalogue contains thousands of book bargains and is sent post free anywhere. Mention this paper. v MUDIE’S LIBRARY, LTD. New Oxford Street, London, England. r_215 words
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Advertisement112 1920-04-30 3 I mru .»ioder, a captain I lu, of st IC POWER GENERATORS 1 NEW TYPE WITH SELF STARTER On be etarted and stopped from nis O7 ren te Portions by -.wa.soSeringh'.Y MESSING A SUTTON. ;JR I i the m direct onrrent at lie w CupecWy. forty Me.». S luepe. SOLE112 words
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Advertisement349 1920-04-30 3 A I If you do teg jwtowna. B.S.A. feum v Bicycle J iVO n JtjyW {a I 1 j There may be many reasons why You may have been persuaded against your better judgment to have a bicycle of the just-as-good type, or you may have been influenced by the349 words
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Article372 1920-04-30 4 ‘Tn case of Fire, please inform the Exchange only it is not necessary to ring up a Fire Station—Penang Telephone Directory. A resident tries to do his duty with the following results: Time 11-30 a.m. Res (Rings up Exchange). Exch What number please Res: There is a fire in372 words
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Article255 1920-04-30 4 A new company is being formed for supplying oil fuel to shipping at stations on principal trade routes throughout the world. Lord Inchcape is to be chairman, and other directors of the AngloPersian Oil Co. are to be on the board. Messrs- Wm. Cory and Son,255 words
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Article1431 1920-04-30 4 SCOTS IN THE HONOURS LIST. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbispokbbnt.] Edinburgh, March 31. In the list of promotions and appointments in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services in connection with the war, the Dowagar Countess of Airlie becomes one of the Dames Grand Cross, and1,431 words
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Article153 1920-04-30 4 The Minister of Treasure (Hon. Luigi Luzzatti) lately pointed out .in a speech the necessity of making the strictest economies in military and civil expenditure, which economies are now being carried out. Furthermore he declared that he is firmly determined to lessen the paper currency and153 words
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Advertisement553 1920-04-30 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION VACANT. Dresser wanted for Estate in Lower Perak. Can sl2s, and famished quarters. Apply Box No. 164, Pinang Gazitte. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. TIMBER DEPARTMENT. 1. A Officer is tequired as As utant in the ab<ve Department, A kn 'ledge of Malay is desirable and ex p553 words
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Advertisement62 1920-04-30 4 SOME PEOPLE RUSH ABOUT and tire themselves unnecessarily, thinking to cure their constipation by spasmodic fits of over-exertion. (Others more sensible, take reasonable exercise daily, and use the little gentle-as-nature laxatives Pinkettes, occasionally, thus ensuringC’healthy regularity- By dispelling constipation Pinkettes cure Biliousness, Sick Headaches, Liverishness, foul breath. Of druggists, or62 words
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Advertisement159 1920-04-30 4 STOCKS NOW ON HAND Momi Cases, Box Strapping, European Acetic Acid, Porcelain Cups, Fairbanks Scales, Mangies, Warehouse Trucks, Etc. Prices on Application I Co., Ltd. I I LAGER BEER. Q Q BREWED AND BOTTLED IN SYDNEY. |j i BY MESSRS. RESCH'S LIMITED, H a I I I. H OBTAINABLE FROM159 words
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Article913 1920-04-30 5 THE APPEAL DISMISSED. The appeal of Frederick Rothwell Holt at one time a planter in Selangor against the sentence of death passed on him at Manchester Assizes for the murder of Mrs Kathleen Elsie Breaks on the sandhills at St Anne’d-on-Sea was dismissed by the Court of Criminal913 words
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Advertisement88 1920-04-30 5 PRITCHARD Telephone 335. A o r Telegrams: With Departmental f 5 u PEANCO Connections. J CO., LID.,( PENANG. I PENANG IPOH. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Provision Deportment. i < We have just received a Shipment of Australian Jams 1 lb. Tins. SILVER LABEL BRAND. INCLUDING Orleans Plum Fig Conserve88 words
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Advertisement89 1920-04-30 5 nnnannniiHanaanDnannnnnnßHannn I llellesens cells B a JUST ARRIVED g I Price $6.70 q T,k 2 No. 4 Votto Lb 2.70 g n Two V Ho. 4 Votto 4 g3O E Hoots Hind tompo W 1 g a -fl* c itt y-. -L- 5 a PRICES FOR CASES ON APPLICATION 889 words
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Advertisement147 1920-04-30 5 Company, Bucket Dredges, Excavators, &c df Qo., Jstd., Gravel Pumps, Nozsie Pumps, A<k yrr—e*— Robey Go., Jstd., Portable Engines, Superheated Steam Engines, Steam Tractors, Semi-Diesel Engines, Crushers, AGENTS: MeJilister Qo., 3btd., SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR AND IPOH. I Craig Rose Ltd., S LONDON, EDINBURGH GLASGOW. B g Contractors to H.147 words
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Miscellaneous199 1920-04-30 5 nnnnnnnnnnnnnanHnnnnnnunnnnnnn IMPERIAL u e ß d H EMPIRE THEATRE, PENANG ROAD. Q H D Programme from Thursday, 29th April to Sunday, 2nd May, 1920. n Q T w First House Bp. m. r-r iA ALICE BRADY IN 14 g 4Part s A WOMAN ALONE Parts 4 g U See what199 words
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Article662 1920-04-30 6 Considering the spi»ce which used to be devoted by the press in jears pasb to the discussion of thelpros and cons cf Diaestat 1 lis lishment and Disendowment of the Chare in Wales it is surprising wha* c little popalar interest seems to have beeif excited662 words
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Article590 1920-04-30 6 .The fuselage of the Nieuport “Nighthawk” biplane, which will be flown here by Captain R S Carroll on the three concluding days of next week, was removed last evening from the Wharf to the temporary hangar at Sepoy Line 3, where the machine is being fitted up.590 words
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Article1600 1920-04-30 6 With a new mornirg paper in Kuala Lumpur, a fortnightly in More t»k. Penang, and another commercial paper in Singa pore, we must suppose that the promoters are not lacking in the courage and faith that are certainly necessary in an era not too favourable. They have1,600 words
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Article54 1920-04-30 6 Yesterday’s quotation for refined tin iPenang was $172.75, per picul, buyers, u sellers; and for uite fined tin 5172U0, t |D $172.00, per picul, buyers no sellers. To-day’s quotation for refined tin Penang was $171.50 per picul, buyers, sellers; and for unrefined tin $170.50, m $l7O 50, per54 words
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Article66 1920-04-30 6 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., auvise f o r the undermentioned prices were rea is rubber sold by them at pm a auction sales held this week Cts Per Lb. Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 80 t° diamond No. 278 Crepe fine pale thin good 6 J fine66 words
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Article16 1920-04-30 6 The following are additional ru puts for February:— Holland American Netherlands «All Si Pare16 words
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Advertisement245 1920-04-30 6 fDE RESZKE CIGARETTES j A shipment just to hand. I Stocks of both Egyptian and Virginian in tins r of 50’s. I IMPORTERS: j BEHR CO., 1 Penang, Singapore A Medan. I J. G. STEWARTS famous wnmoee Non-Pareil AND Gold Medal IO BTAIN A B L H FROM AL L245 words
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Advertisement55 1920-04-30 6 NOTICE. On and after 130th April, 1920,*0ur connection with the CRAG HOTEL will cease. All debts due to and owing by the Hotel j>Plto J3O th April, willJbeZsettled and]collected by the Ĕ, O. Hotel. SARKIES BROTHERS, Singapore and Rangoon. Jleting Resident Qounedlor will be AT HOME at Residency at 555 words
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Miscellaneous38 1920-04-30 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day and c-morrow Penang StandardTiincs:— High Water. Low Water. To-day. 11.07 am. 4 54 am. 11.12 p.m. 5.34 p m J To-morrow. 11.34 a.m. |5.29 a.m. 11.48 p.m. 6,10 p.u?.38 words
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Article282 1920-04-30 7 the premier interviewed [Rkitib'b Tklbobams.] Taris. April 26-—lnterviewed by French newspaper correspondents at San Remo. Mr. Lloyd George said San Remo vIS a most successful Conference. He lioped that m future, instead of firing at lC h other at long range over difficulties, the French and British[Rkitib'b Tklbobams.] - 282 words
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Article246 1920-04-30 7 Paris, March 28. —It is reported that 3.500 three-inch field guns have been found by the Inter-Allied Commission in the vicinity of Berlin alone. Altogether 12,000 have so far been discovered throughout Germany, with 6,000 aeroplanes intact. According to the terms of the Treaty of246 words
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147 1920-04-30 7 j„ Hl arc h 26.—There is a passage 8.. v In^erv^ew accorded by General I, a comman der of the Imperial p. 1,1 Berlin, to a representative of -ci liner Tageblatt” which deserves s lar attention, because it reprej. 'lews which have become common147 words
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Article25 1920-04-30 7 1 ERE op THE RAILWAYS. rjj Berlin, April 28. M adopted the Budget ***> t,n a Bill handing over the Raille Imperial Government.25 words
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Article74 1920-04-30 7 PILSUDSKI’S SUCCESS. [Rbutkb’s Tklkobams.] Warsaw, April 23. An official report says, after repulsing desperate Bolshevik attacks for six weeks, the Poles, commanded by General Pilsudski, started a general offensive in Volhynia and Podolia on April 25th and captured important places. They pursued the enemy to Jitomir, where an[Rbutkb’s Tklkobams.] - 74 words
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Article199 1920-04-30 7 The “Japan Advertiser of April 9 says:—Military exports estimate the strength of the Soviet forces, actually under arms at the present time, at about 1,300,000 men in all branches of the service. This force is divided as follows: Infantry, 880,000; Cavalry, 90, 000; Artillery, 930 Batteries; Railway199 words
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Article57 1920-04-30 7 STRIKE TROUBLES IN CROATIA. Belgrade, April 28. A telegram from Lubliana says a train proceeding to Agram was held up by striking miners, who also fired on a train at Hrastjnyk- The military guard repulsed them, killing one assailant. Three thousand strikers at Lubliana attacked the police. The57 words
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Article106 1920-04-30 7 ARAB RAIDERS. Cairo, April 28. Seven Arab raids occurred in Palestine between April 12th and April 20th. A squadron of cavalry from Beisan which went out in April 22nd to round up the Ghazawiyeh -tribe west of the Jordan, destroyed a house containing ammunition north of Beisan, after which106 words
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Article50 1920-04-30 7 THE FRENCH LOSSESParis, April 28. The French at Urfa, in Mesopotamia suffered considerably in the attack by Kiamal Pasha’s forces. It is reliably, reported that the losses amount to a third of the effectives, which amounted to 700, composed of two companies of whites, the remainder being Senegalese.50 words
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Article108 1920-04-30 7 MR. CHURCHILL’S STATEMENTSLondon, April 28. In the House of Commons, in written replies to questions, Mr. Churchill stated that the British Military Mission in Berlin reported that only 222 prisoners in Germany were still unaccounted for at the time the Mission’s enquiry closed. No similar body was searching108 words
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Article120 1920-04-30 7 AT MAORI HEADQUARTERS. [Rbutkb’s Tklxobams.] Rotorua, April 28. Thousands of settlers and Maoris welcomed the Prince of Wales to Rotorua, the Maori headquarters, where there were elaborate native ceremonies and dances. Tour Affected By Strike. Rotorua, April 28. Communication in the entire North Island is suspended by[Rbutkb’s Tklxobams.] - 120 words
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Article633 1920-04-30 7 Irish Influences. Melbourne, February 25. —The strike of the Marine engineers is over and the men will go back to work in a few days. The Commonwealth Government, by stretching the provisions of the War Precautions Act, cut off supplies from the strikers. Financial institutions were prohibited633 words
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Article115 1920-04-30 7 ISSUE OF 5 PER CENT BONDS. [Rkuteb’s Tklkobams.] London, April 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain that in order further to provide for the reduction of the floating debt, new Government 5 to 15 years 5 Per Cent Bonds would be issued at par from[Rkuteb’s Tklkobams.] - 115 words
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Article35 1920-04-30 7 THE BRITISH GARRISON. London, April 28. In the House of Commons, Mr, Churchill in a written reply to a question, stated that at present there were 34,382 effective troops in Ireland besides 40 tanks.35 words
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Article270 1920-04-30 7 The Peking Correspondent of “The Times,” telegraphing with regard to the Shantung clauses of the Peace Treaty, says:— The situation from the Chinese standnoint can be expressed in a nutshell. In •15, after prolonged and stormy nego j r itions, Japan presented an ultimatum r China and270 words
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Article295 1920-04-30 7 Reaction After War. Perhaps nothing has hit the lighter side of life in Paris harder than the fact that the innumerable dancing halls throughout tlr’ city have had bo comply with the new early closing law, says the Paris correspondent of the “Morning Post.” Thes« places simply295 words
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Article971 1920-04-30 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. J. McNeill is leaving by the Khiva this evening for home. Mr. and Mrs. Argyll Robertson have left Kuala Lumpur for Home. Mr. A. G. Glenister, the well-known Perak miner, leaves for Home on furlough. The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock leaves Hongkong on May 6th on971 words
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Article178 1920-04-30 7 Niblett v. Niblett. Before the President, Sir Henry Duke, in the Divorce Court on March 25, Mrs. Jessie ’Winifred Niblett petitioned (by her guardian) for a divorce from her husband, Mr. William Charles Niblett, an English barrister, practising at Singapore, on the grounds of his bigamoua adultery.178 words
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Article239 1920-04-30 7 When Mr. Froude was in South Africa» he met, he tells us, two native princes who were Christian and anxious for their; father’s conversion. But the old man stuck to his heathenism. "My sons,”* he said, "want me to be baptised. I say to them, ‘Christians239 words
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Article290 1920-04-30 8 WHOLE PROFITS FOR BURMA. The Lieutenant-Governor of Burma, in the Legislative Council, said the rice control which has givee rise to so much controversy, but which lias been undertaken under severe necessity and not with any desire either to interfere with, or to participate in, the fucctions290 words
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Article323 1920-04-30 8 ,—Ex Great success has attended the use of Gaplek a food prepared from Cassava q*r Tapioca roots, and used in Java as a parso substitute for rice, Tne roots are %p- 1 pared, and then split lengthwise into !ms parts, which are again cut into three,—Ex - 323 words
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Article330 1920-04-30 8 In the March Bulb tin of Agricultural and Commercial Statistics just published by the International Institute of Agriculture, it is announced that although the area under wheat io Argentina had been reduced by 12 per cent, th** harvest of 1919 20 is estimated at 5.8 millions of330 words
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Advertisement531 1920-04-30 8 toiwii rticiJ» iof riuiiiers. V-' SiSK ?> z < 'i?-‘;4 j| i -/cgw <W > ylOO\ .in Ar W«« Op iwtet tedted to b«y a Tractor, the next question is—whloh Traotor. Wawlßhtiy to answer ooms of the Important questions which will help the Planter to Tbs Fardaon Traotor operates with531 words
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Advertisement221 1920-04-30 8 ■te- AWAAA a I mr-- V 1 STOP ADVERT]SDKJ, heß AdvertuiM Some- .top. SAFETY I When Someone stops toying FIS Someone stops selliij. S I I When Someone stops selling S Someone stops making. I When Someone stops makiag, T Ig— ffi I C* i Someone stops earning. I ||t*221 words
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Article3749 1920-04-30 9 exchange and labour. The annual general meeting of the banters’ Association of Malaya was held at *he Mercantile Bank Building, Kuala Lumrur on Wednesday. The Hon Mr F G Harvey presided over an attendance of 74. Those present wore Messrs L Lewton Brain, W Dulcw, J3,749 words
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Article389 1920-04-30 9 To be Wound Up. An extraordinary general meeting of the Kelemak Rubber Estate Ltd. was held at the registered office of the company, French Bank Singapore, presided over by Mr C V Miles (Chairman). Others present were Messrs Tan Chong Kee, P M Robinson, Lim Kian Beng,389 words
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Article175 1920-04-30 9 Tbe price of best plantation rubber, which early this year was little below 3?. per per pound, has lately fallen a good deal mote that» was expected, owing co the pressure of liquidation of stale bull commitments *says the Mancbster Guardian.” Various reasons exist175 words
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Article114 1920-04-30 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day E SHARES. >, S 02 CO 02 Mining. c. c. S c. c. Ayer Weng 2.00 2.25 2.00 Deebook 11/- 11/6 9/- If)/- ex Kamunting Tin 44/- 46/- 43/- 45/N. Taiping 2.25 2.30114 words
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Article116 1920-04-30 9 Penang, April 30, 1920. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 3/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 1/4 3 Credit ...2/4 11/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 3/4 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 100 3 days’ sight Private 104 Bombay Demand Bank 100 Madras Demand Bank 100 3 days’116 words
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Article279 1920-04-30 9 FOR ST GEORGE’S CHURCH FUNDS» The members of the St George’s Ohurob Workers’ Association held a most successful Jumble Sale at the Town Hall, yesterday morning, in aid of the Association’s Funds. The sale opened to the public au 10 a. m. and was well attended by all279 words
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Article575 1920-04-30 9 A decision was recently taken by the British shipping lines serving the Far East to increase the export freights from the United Kingdom by 25 per cent as from to day, says the Times” of April Ist’, bub it now seems doubtful if this decision will575 words
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Article47 1920-04-30 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade, frou* 6 p.m. to-day 1. Overture The Fai Mail cf Perth ...Hartman 2 One Step Billy Possum ...Tburban 3 Selection Dandy Dan ...Slaughter 4. Waltz Venus on Earth ...Lincke 5. March Zeoonie ...King47 words
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Article36 1920-04-30 9 Per N Y Kss Inaba Maru, from London, Ap il I —To Singapore Mrs M Grieve, Mrs J Skeet, M D Garrod, Misa A W Garrod, Mr and Mrs G L Catto.36 words
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Article913 1920-04-30 10 S F P.” Jost aa the P. and 0. Dilwara cleared the breakwater at Woosung on April 13 she collided in the fog with the Fukuio Maru, sustaining damage, a good deal of water being shipped. The Dilwara bad to return for repairs. The Japanese steamer was slightly“ S F P.” - 913 words
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Article158 1920-04-30 10 Yesterday's Late Arrivals. Pin Seng, Matthew?, 378, Singapore, Eastern Shipping Co, general. To-day’s Arrivals. Penang, Blacklock, 541, Renong, Adamson, Gilfillan Co, general. Ipoh, Hunter, 528, Singapore, Adamson, Gilfillan Co, genera). Pangkor, Campbell, 94, Trang, Eas eru Shipping Co, general. Expected Arrivals. Khiva, Singapore, 30th. Kwaisang, Singapore, 30th. Arratoon158 words
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Article16 1920-04-30 10 The homeward mail “F,” Khiva closes at 6 p.m. to day rogistralien 6 p.m.16 words
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Article85 1920-04-30 10 April 30—Rugby Practice, Esplanade, 5 15 p.m. May I—Cricket, P C C v P R C. May I—Grand Concert and Dance, Butterworth, 9 p.m. May I—Serendab Hydraulic Tin Meeting, No 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur. May s—Residency “At Home,” 5 p.m. May B—lnter-School Sports, Glugor Cup, Esplanade. May B—Glorify85 words
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Article380 1920-04-30 10 PENANG, APRIL 80. 1920. BEEF— cts. Soup per catty 32 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 stew 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 50—60 do Tongue do 70 do Feet do Heart small per catty 40 Liver do 70380 words
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Advertisement986 1920-04-30 10 JTini AXi IL 1 lAll JLF ESTATE OF THE LATE SULTAN IDRIS KAMPAR PROPERTIES. No. of Bpa(J Title No. Rentals. Remstka, Premise? Sale of Valuable Town Properties Jalan Idrig g 2233 451 60 00 A 2232 450 60 00 IN 6 2231 449 60 00 8 2230 448 60 00986 words
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