Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 September 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-09-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ÜBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 215. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement409 1920-09-17 1 1 LiiiiiiiiMiiuimuui F r tainable everywhere wholesale from I xa-S&i a M H talk 1 xA’' I Ong Sam Leong Co., Penang, Hnnnnnnannannnnnnnnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn IMINIMAX] 1 “bitromarc”! I <rr ra I bituminous black Enamel ?Paint I' 4 «jive &xlin@'u,isf)ers» I for preserving all classes of I jlI n I Iron, Steel409 words
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Advertisement17 1920-09-17 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN WKSrtS aw Sole Agents S.S. a EM.B* Ong 'Sam Leong A Co,17 words
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Article823 1920-09-17 2 Mr AKE Hampshire, of KuJa Lumpur, is on a visit to Singapore. Colonel James Christie o b r, is returning to Europe on the 22nd instant, says the S.T.” Dr and Mrs Travers are now living at the Luke Yew country house od Haffthornden Estates. M.M,” Dr823 words
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Article62 1920-09-17 2 CRITICAL SITUATION, [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, September 16. An official report on the Siamese rice crop says the situation is critical. This season there has been a phenomenally scanty rainfall, and unless water is available in sufficient quantities by the end of the month, the current62 words
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Article590 1920-09-17 2 A SERIOUS POSITION. The following is taken from Production and Export,” the journal of the Empire Producers’ Organisation. The feeling in regard to both the rice ndustry and the rice trade is not so sanguine of late as it was a short while since It is most590 words
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Article228 1920-09-17 2 The summary of the cop report for the w ek ended the 4 h September, states In Lower Burma, the rainfall during the weex was generally normal, but light in Henzada and Tharrawaddy with only 38 and 40 respectively, and heavy on the Tenasserim coast, and in228 words
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Article976 1920-09-17 2 HON. MR DUNCAN’S SPEECH, In the Federal Council, at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, the Hon Mr W Duncan said:—Sir, my object iu asking the ques tions standing in my name was a deske to h-ve official light thrown on a subject which is at this moment of vast976 words
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Advertisement99 1920-09-17 2 I Great Saving I I WASSIAMULL I ASSOMULL CO. ANNUAL STOCK TAKING 1 I SALE I I FOR DEVALI I NEW YEAR COMMENCES 20™ SEPT., 40 per cent. 1 Reduction in Price. nnnnnnnuannunnnnnnnannnnnnunnn n n n NEW COLUMBIA ENGLISH E VOCAL RECORDS. g U Nobody Knows My Babys Arms Q99 words
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Advertisement479 1920-09-17 2 n or or pi-, c„, survey. on tin lands. 20 v a-«' D M ani rer Siam and Burma. Speak, mX’ o Ml’ aoentiy. Aep'y X, 3 Gazette. c /»PiQ, Qi Exparienced Chinese Mine in Siam r] Waritei for Gszatte. c /'Pi QIO? A Chinese Intern eter wanimi District in479 words
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Miscellaneous306 1920-09-17 2 SPECIAL ATTRACTION. A most Sensational Enterprising Bill. For 3 Nights Only Thur, 16th, to Sun., 19th September, 1920. IMPERIAL EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. In at 9-15 p. m. Pioneer Pictures Present! FLORENCE REED IN SUPER FEATURE WIVES OF MEN T Reels A picture that will be remembered became it is306 words
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Article387 1920-09-17 3 PASSAGE MONEY REFUNDS. The Acting Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, asks us to publish the following extract from a telegram from the War Office Refunds of passage money for ex-offi-cers and men of British Army. Extension of Army Order No. 275 of 1918 which authorised refunds of passage387 words
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Article262 1920-09-17 3 -“M.M.” A MEETING AT KLANG. The members of the Klang Club met on Tuesday evening to discuss the question of local defence. The full report of the meeting is not yet available, but we learn that two resolutions were passed setting forth the determination of the Europeans in-“M.M.” - 262 words
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Article68 1920-09-17 3 Now that it- appears that the graves of the Lost Legion” of the Norfolk Regiment have been discovered at Gallipoli, the King is contemplating the erection of a monument there to their memory. Almost the whole of those who so mysteriously disappeared were either workers on the68 words
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Article70 1920-09-17 3 There are at the present time* no fewer than nine field-marshals in the British Army, with two foreign holders of this rank in addition —the Emperor of Japan and Marshal Foch. The King, it is understood, has decided that no further additions shall be made to this70 words
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Advertisement1451 1920-09-17 3 POSITION WANTED, FOR SALE. NOTICES. gillet wanted.-—As Fitter and Driver or Harley Davidson Motor Cycle and inRT caQ take charge of Robber Factory Engine Gloria Side Car in perfect running order LOoT. d Machinery and can make any grade of $l,lOO or nearest offer. Apply Box No* nbber, 16 yea-h’1,451 words
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Advertisement135 1920-09-17 3 PRITCHARD Telephone 335. f Telegrams t With Departmental r J PEANCO Connections. J -L 1 -L'», PENANG. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS PENANG IPOH. Rover Cycles. BRITAIN’S Qiife nw'/ BEST iF- ‘I- g FOR COMFORT RELIABILITY and SPEED. An Ideal Mount for Estate Use, Business and Pleasure. WE ARE SOLE135 words
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Article1235 1920-09-17 4 On the innumerable occasions when the price of rice and the high coat of living were discussed there was no disposition to believe that a redaction in the former would have an immediate appreciable effect on tbe cost of Iccal commodities, especially foodstuffs, which moved upward in1,235 words
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Article1813 1920-09-17 4 —M.T.” At the Federal Council meeting the j Hon Mr W Duncan asked Rubber Re- a number of questions re search. garding rubber research in Malaya and his speech E on present and future needs must have made an impression. In this field a great deal remains—M.T.” - 1,813 words
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Advertisement245 1920-09-17 4 IN STOCK. CHANDLER CARS (Famous for its marvellous Motor) ESSEX CARS OVERLAND SEDANS. j BROCKWAY LORRIES 8 I 2,2 j and 3 Ton. I DUE SHORTLY I NEW OVERLAND CARS BOOK NOW! DON’T DELAY!! Catalogues and Prices from all Branches. Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd., Incorporated in F.M.S PENANG. SINGAPORE, IPOH245 words
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Advertisement13 1920-09-17 4 Dancing after Dinner AT THE “E. O.” To-night. A. Ktrdyk. P. P. c.13 words
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Miscellaneous40 1920-09-17 4 THE TIDES The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time High Water. Low Water To-day 2 38 a m. 9.11 am 2 47 p.m, 9.07 p.m. To-mobbow. 3.02 a.m. 9.38 a.m. 3 09 p.m. 9.28 p.m.40 words
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Article612 1920-09-17 5 SII \i:KS’ FEDERATION’S REPLY. Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, September 14. v was to be anticipated, the Miners’ v I st ion has taken up the challenge of t i„ l mnent’s coal figures, cabled Station issued a statement l ti o ,s,s <’f production include the U 1Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 612 words
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Article744 1920-09-17 5 XTING THE COST OF A STRIKE. unpromise seems possible beI Government and the Miners’ Hon of Great Britain in respect of I uni that the “surplus profit” on t coal shall be divided between the u kers in the industry and the coal consumers- the strike takes place744 words
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Article133 1920-09-17 5 THREAT TCT LONDON. London, September 15. There are only three more days in which to find a solution of the electricians’ dispute, with a view to securing the withdrawal of the strike notices for Sep-, tember 18th, which threaten London’s lighting, tubes and trams. Yesterday’s first sitting of133 words
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Article89 1920-09-17 5 COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS. London, September 14. The report of the Committee of inquiry. ion the Colonial Medical Services recommends a unified service, the appointment 'of a Director-General, that candidates ought to be young newly-qualified men, I and that they should have been seconded to some hospital appointment at89 words
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Article228 1920-09-17 5 THE PROBABILITIES. [Reuter's Telegrams. 1 London, September 14. Particular interest lies in a telegram from W arsaw communicated to Reuter, dealing with the military probabilities in the near future, in view of the reported intended new Bolshevik offensive against Poland on both extreme wings. According to the message,[Reuter's Telegrams. 1 - 228 words
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Article199 1920-09-17 5 BRITISH COLUMNS ADVANCING. London, September 14. A Mar Office Mesopotamian communique mentions the employment of a mountain gun at a range of 700 yards, effectively, in repulsing a nocturnal attack on a blockhouse on the Felujah railway. In the Baqubah area, the column mentioned last evening moved from Shahraban199 words
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Article235 1920-09-17 5 A REVOLUTION IN THE AIR. Calcutta, September 7. —The “Englishman’s” Frontier Correspondent, writing on Friday last, says: Terror and anarchy reigns everywhere. People talk of a revolution in Afghanistan as they foresee that Sardar Inayatullah Khan, the unfortunate heir-apparent of His Majesty the deceased Amir is likely to enlist235 words
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Article28 1920-09-17 5 Paris. September 15. The reports of the early resignation of President Deschanel are being revived. It is declared his health has become ap- preciabl/ worse.28 words
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Article432 1920-09-17 5 THE DRAFT SCHEME [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, September 14. The draft scheme for the institution of a Permanent Court of International Justice is published by the League of Nations. The scheme, which appears as a special supplement of the League’s official journal, is published in French and[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 432 words
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Article255 1920-09-17 5 MAINE FOR REPUBLICANS. Portland (Maine), September 14. Polling in the Maine elections for the State Governorship and other offices is now going on. The latest returns show’ that all the Republican candidates for Congress will probably be elected by overwhelming majorities, and that the State Legislature will also255 words
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Article169 1920-09-17 5 THE BRITISH DELEGATES. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, September 14. Reuter learns that the League of Nations Financial Conference, which opens at Brussels on September 24th, -is expec ted to last a fortnight. All nations, including the United States, will be represented by three delegates each. Germany, Austria and[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 169 words
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Article158 1920-09-17 5 THE NEW CIVIL GUARD. London, September 15. Events in Ulster are moving swiftly towards the creation of Ulster’s new Civil Guard. Representatives of the Government and loyalists are now working out the details of the organisation. The Ulster Volunteers are warned to be ready to mobilise, and it is158 words
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Article24 1920-09-17 5 QUEENSTOWN BARRED. London, September 15. The “Dublin Gazette” announces that no vessel carrying passengers eastward bound will be permitted to enter Queenst-own.24 words
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Article129 1920-09-17 5 BOLSHEVIK OFFER DECLINED. London, September 14. The Board of Direcfors of the “Daily Herald” to-day declined the offer of £75,000 from the Third International, and accepted the resignation from the Board of Mr. Meynell, who negotiated the offer. The other Directors adopted a resolution declaring that they129 words
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Article192 1920-09-17 5 -£Ex. Chicago, September 15.. Jack Johnson, the ex heavyweight bc-*ing champion, was sentenced to a year in a penitentiary for violation of rhe Federal Law forbidding the transportation of women from one State to another for immoral purposes- The number of accidents in the streets of Rangoon-£Ex. - 192 words
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Article444 1920-09-17 5 BEACH STREET INCIDENT. Boey Chang Ki, a Cantonese, was yesterday charged before Mr A C Baker with theft of $lOO in cash from the person of one Hi Kek Chiu, in Beach Street, on the previous day. Accustd pleaded not guilty. The complainant stated that at 10-30 a.in.444 words
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Article189 1920-09-17 5 GANG ROBBERY CHARGE. At the Assizes, yesterday, before Mr Justice Farrer Manby and a common jury, three Chinese, named Lim Ah Mak, Tan Ab Hock and Tan Ah Heang were charged with committing gang robbery in the house of another Chinese named Lee Chin in a village near189 words
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Article267 1920-09-17 5 A correspondent writes complaining that in recent gambling raids a number of women and men arrested we r e handcuffed and marched through streets to the police station, (Singapore). They were brought up next day and convicted. The complaint is not against the arrest or conviction but against267 words
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Article397 1920-09-17 6 FURTHER INCREASE. H. E. the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of the State for the Colonies has been pleased to sanction, as a purely temporary measure, with effect from January Ist, 1920, the payment of the following allowances to all European officers in appendices A.397 words
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Article154 1920-09-17 6 The annual report of the Keppel Golf C lub, Singapore, for the year ended June 30, (to be presented at the annual meeting at the Club House, on Saturday, September 25, at 6.30 p.m.) mentions that the accounts for the year show an excess of income over154 words
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Article94 1920-09-17 6 —“T. O. M.” Now what's ‘'Celeste'' about? I’ll wear my trousers inside-out, Braided, or not, just as I choose, (Or e’en a kiltie without trews). A made-up tie shall grace my collar, (If I can buy one for a dollar (And if I can't, a piece of string, A—“T. O. M.” - 94 words
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Advertisement119 1920-09-17 6 BRITISH D” EXPANDED METAL D D DIAMOND MESH f XZ XZ XZ XZ XZ X •IYYY 1 I \>\/\r If If If i B M R JI A T /v\/ vv v V wWW f Y Y W ”""-i <u'’ A< A. f VYYY V Y 1 W X JX119 words
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Advertisement152 1920-09-17 6 BIC 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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Advertisement330 1920-09-17 6 I TANGYE’S I I SEMI DIESEL ENGINES. I I 3.. D I I I I s I I a r I i i 1 i 85 S TO WORK ON ALL BRANDS OF CRUDE AND RESIDUAL 8 5 OILS. POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION GUARANTEED f s S FOR FULL PARTICULARS330 words
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Article2037 1920-09-17 7 M.M.” defence of the f m s. t he Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur inesday the Hon the Acting British ll jpn* of Pahang and the Hon the Acting Jorer made the affirmation as members. Hon the Acting British Resident of 1 moved: “That this Council 1 sM.M.” - 2,037 words
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Article143 1920-09-17 7 -T.0.M.” Large Size Painting in Federal Council Chamber, A beautiful large size oil painting of H M S Malaya (Malay’s gift to the Imperial Government) has been hung at the Federal Council Chamber (on the wall opposite to where the High Commissioner presides) and attracted tbe-T.0.M.” - 143 words
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Article235 1920-09-17 7 —“M M Prior to the meeting of tbe Federal Council on Wednesday, His Excellency the High Commissioner presented the King’s Police Medal to Police Constable Che Lsh bin Mat of the FM S Police Force. On the 29th July 1919, Police Constable 63 Che Lab was one—“M M ” - 235 words
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Article110 1920-09-17 7 On Tuesday afternoon a Miss Seaman, who is staying at the Europe Hotel, Singapore,was proceeding along Collyer Quay in a ricksha when a motor car, No 255, came up and ran into the back of tbe ricksha, throwing Miss Seaman out on to the road and also110 words
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Article88 1920-09-17 7 Sept 17—P C C Tennis Championship. Sept 17—P C C ‘‘At Home Sept 17—Lodge Krian, Regular Meeting. Sept 18—Kedah Rubber Company L‘d, Annual Genera] Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 12.30 p.m. Sept 19—M PAA, Lecture on “Selection,* Caledon’a Estate Club. 10.30 a.m Sept 21—Penang Chamber of Commerce, H-lf vrarly88 words
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Article518 1920-09-17 7 HOW HE WILL BE TRIED. Since Mr Sbaw was taken to Seoul, all sources of information have suddenly dried up. All that we can ascertain is that he is still under examination, and a long and wearisome process this is with the Japanese procurator, says the Chronicle.”518 words
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Article263 1920-09-17 7 Mr. Neighem, the new Canadian Prime Minister, recently delivered, in Toronto, a speech which may be commended to the attention of all who wish well to their country. He said that the policy of his Government was to go into debt farther to keep Canadian workmen at263 words
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Article138 1920-09-17 7 Mr. F. O. Rasmussen writes to the “Malay Mail” to say that at the meeting of the Malacca P.A. in the Malacca Club on September sth he did not complain of difficulties ansinjr from the necessity of having a warrant tor the arresTbf~absconded coolies endorsed by a Magistrate138 words
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Article126 1920-09-17 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy i Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day SHARES. 2 SJ 52 S 3 Rubber (Dollar c. sc. c. c. Allenby R. 82 jc 87}c 80c 85c Amalgamated 4.40 4.60 4.20 450 Colinsburgh... 560 5.80 540 5.60 K.-Sidim 3.80 3.90126 words
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Article186 1920-09-17 7 A Melbourne message of August 25 says: —The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) stated to-night that Mr. Orton, the original discoverer of the Badak mine, would be unable to leave Australia, and that it was better that the State should decide whether an inquiry should be made into186 words
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Article39 1920-09-17 7 Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £275 spot, and £279 15s three months; on the 15th, £274 and £279 ss. To-day’s quotation for raw tin in Penang, was $137 per picul, tin ore $137 per picul.39 words
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Article103 1920-09-17 7 Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., first half of September, 350 piculs. The No. 2 Dredge was stopped for boiler cleaning. North Tai ping Tin Dredging Co, Ltd, first half of September, 255 piculs. Ronpibon Extended No Liability, first half of September, 150 penis. Tin Bentong No Liability, first103 words
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Article28 1920-09-17 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London yesterday: Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 7d Smoked Sheet Is s}d [By eourtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]28 words
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Article69 1920-09-17 7 Messrs The Borneo Company, Ltd., advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at private and auction sales held this week Cts Per Lbs Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 51 to 58 diamond No. 2 42} 48} Unsmoked sheet No. 1 4069 words
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Article137 1920-09-17 7 Penang, September 17, 1920 SP. Tapioca $B.OO sales M. P. Tapioca $9.00 sales Cold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $2l nominal. White Pepper nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O nominal Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $55 sellers. (No. 1137 words
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Article342 1920-09-17 7 Expbctxd Arrivals. Kaga Maru, Colombo, 18th Lake Fielding, Singapore, 18th. Tara, Singapore, 19th. Kansas, London, 20th. Teesta, Madras, 22nd. Thoogwa, Singapore, 22nd. Dilwara, Singapore, 22nd. Bharata, Singapore, 22nd. Birmingham City, Singapore, 220 d. Africa, Japan, 22ud. Kitano Mare, Singapore, 23rd. Jeypore, Singapore, 23rd. Yokohama Maru, Colombo, 25th. Ekma,342 words
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Article23 1920-09-17 7 2,576 coolies arrived to-day, 1,153 go to Pulau Jerejak for quarantine. The balance go on to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.23 words
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Article21 1920-09-17 7 Despatched from Penang Delivered in London. 14th By B I 9th September 2lst By B I 14tb21 words
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Article23 1920-09-17 7 The homeward mail, by the Tara t closes at 10 a.m. on Sunday, registration 6 p.m. to-morrow; parcels 4 p.m., tomorrow.23 words
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Article114 1920-09-17 7 Penang, September 17, 1920, (By Courtesy of thu Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 25/32 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 25/32 3 Documentary 2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 120 3 days’ sight Private 127 Bombay Demand Bank 120 Madras Demand Bank 120 3 day»’114 words
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Article61 1920-09-17 7 The Band will play the "following programme of music at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1 Selec’ion A Princess of Kensington ...German 2. One S<ep What tbe Girls are fond of ...Giiber»; 3. Walz Thoughts ...Alford 4. Fox Trob Tbe efl A Little Bit of Bad ia61 words
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Advertisement73 1920-09-17 7 YOUR WIFE ANO YOU. As a remedy for one of woman’s worn troubles, Pinkettes are just as efficient for the fair sex as for men They dispel constipation in a night, bringing the de sired relief next morning. They -cure disordered liver, biliousness, sick headaches, foul breath, pimples and blotched73 words
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Advertisement1469 1920-09-17 8 PsA RRITISH INDIA PfICIFIC Company U*' 4 J REGULAR MONTHLY TRANSPACIFIC SERVICE. B ■“■■Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. AND s 8 COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 6th Oct 1920 a AL If’ and every 28 days thereafter. jUdk wL Jbwl The steamers have the most modern equipment, including1,469 words
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Advertisement555 1920-09-17 8 KRUSCHEN S~~ k THE KEY TO HEALTH 3\ i i I Stocks Hild by all Chemists, I SOLE IMPORTERS: F. G. Taylor Co., Ltd., j Penang and Singapore. i J—ii— i 1 1 iiibiii im iiiii i iii mi Mini in i iirriii th ii i, (Incorporated in the Straits555 words
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Advertisement350 1920-09-17 8 JMS MKRSANTILI BANK »r lA»H LIMITED. (Incorporated in Kagland). Authorbed Capital £3 000,000 Subscribed Capital 1,8X1,000 FcM'UP 1,0:0,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits 1,146,400 Board ofijDirectors. R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Ryrle, K«; 1 H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chaitnert, 8q 1 Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael,350 words
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