Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 September 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-09-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 221. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement549 1920-09-24 1 gpi 1 imrituL. jji jjddjj.t.uth, jj.iiamx Obtainable everywhere wholesale from q h n i i I I Ong S«m Leong Co., Penang. lywwrrmm inrw wi-wj 11 j nnnaannnnnannnnnunnnnDnnnannnnnaannnnnnnnn <MI‘ TT MAX I ZENITH z— 7ire j MOTOR CYCLES. i SHIPMENT DUE SHORTLY OF g n SIMPLICITY. —No experience is necessary549 words
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Advertisement23 1920-09-24 1 1 1 HE BESI CAR IN TOWn| r 'i BffiisaH] -«•aeaCßSd VAUt IX HtAO Mur. Sole Agents S.S. F.M.SOng 5S«m Leong A Co,23 words
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Article744 1920-09-24 2 NEW VARIETY OF PADDY. In connection with the campaign for inincreased food production a large number of requisitions have been received by the Ceylon Agricultural Society from estates for various kinds of food stuffs including paddy, elwi, sweet potato and manioc cuttings, yams, maize, knrakkan, curry-stuff-*, vegetable744 words
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Article583 1920-09-24 2 HEAVY DEFICIT ANTICIPATED. Calcutta, September 17.—1 n yesterday’» final jute forecast of Bengal, Assam and Bihar, the figures were of fifteen Bengal districts, seven Bihar districts and nine Assam districts and the figures for the remaining ten Bengal districts are estimated at 2,58,753 acres against 3,43,405 acres583 words
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Article40 1920-09-24 2 Stocks, receipts and issues: Chalmers granaries and Manning Market. Date. Stocks R°ceipts. Issues. Balance. Ton’ Tons Tons Tons Sept. 6. 77,975 1,690 601 79,064 Stock in Granaries and Manning Market 79,064 Stock in Harbour 28,464 Total 107,5*2840 words
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Article277 1920-09-24 2 The adoption of a jury system In the Japanese Law Courts, for which an agitation has been carried on by the lawyers for reveral vears, is likely to become an accompli’hed fact before long, writes the “Japan Advertiser The Government has comcleted the draft jury «ystem277 words
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Article371 1920-09-24 2 THE ADVANCE CUSTOM» In tbe Second Court, yesterday, before Mr A C Baker, Chui Chong, glass blower, was charged with cheating Liong On, his employer, in respect of $l7O on the 15th of l&sC month. The complainant told tbe Court that be had a glass making factory in371 words
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Article214 1920-09-24 2 MM Mebting at Klang. A meeting of *h® memoers of the Klang Club was held at t >e Club on Tuesday, the 14th inst. Tbe object of the meeting was to discuM local dtf-wce. Mr C N Maxwell outlined a skeleton scheme for Local Defence, which he said. MM ” - 214 words
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Article90 1920-09-24 2 COMPULSORY ENACTMENT ASKED. [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, September 24. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Hampshire proposed, and Mr Mathewson seconded, a resolution that this meeting is of opinion that restriction of rubber output is essential, but considers from past experience that90 words
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Article85 1920-09-24 2 Sept 24—K O Dance. Sept 24—P C C Teonfa, Married v Single, “At Home,” Puzs Distribution and Dance. Sept 24 and 25—Srlangor Skye Meeting. Sept 25—M PAA, Special G neral Meeting, Penang Chamber of Commerce, 11-15 a.m. Sept 25—Football. T. J. and R. Ciub v Central Union, Victoria85 words
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Article150 1920-09-24 2 EVIDENCE AT INQUIRY. [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, September 24. The inquiry opened in the Coroner’s Court, over the six victims of the Altenburg affair. The first witness was Aiyasamy, a Mandore. who said that on the 20th September. when at work aboard the wrecked ship with150 words
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Article36 1920-09-24 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 24. The motor car case was concluded at the Assizes yesterday, when the Jury without retiring, unanimously found Mr. Cooper not guilty, and he was accordingly discharged.36 words
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Article317 1920-09-24 2 The old carter and his two horses had spent the whole morning with the bintfer, and the neat rows of sheaves ran in parallel lines the length of the bare field. As he returned to the farm a good snapshot was secured of the two tired and317 words
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Advertisement127 1920-09-24 2 DON’T BE IN THE DARK. About the most marvellous cure for Rheumatic pain that the world has ever known. Don’t go on experimenting with worthless ointments, blood purifiers and kindred nostrums when the small sum of Re. 1 will bring you substantial proof that LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM WILL CURE RHEUMATISM.127 words
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Advertisement117 1920-09-24 2 RICE Price Reduced to $l. Our Moderate Prices |reduced| b 40 per cent, g [SAVE MONEYI I By Buying During Our 1 I SALE I Now in Full Swing. Wassiamull Assomull Co., 20, 22, 22a, Beach Street, Penang. Telephone 626. Abook 1 EVERY K,ND MW Get two, three or even117 words
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Miscellaneous232 1920-09-24 2 LEST YOU FORGET Think to-day and apeak to-morrow and say what Is well and what is better. Don't fall to call at the IMPERIAL EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. Thursday, 23rd, to Sunday, 26th September, 1920. To see tbe all round und all Good Programme. In Second House at 9-15 p.232 words
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Article1031 1920-09-24 3 S.F.P.” MR. COOPER’R CASE. The third and concluding special jury case at the fifth Singapore Assizes was commenced in the Supreme Court before the Acting Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, K.C. Mr A W Cooper stands charged with causing the death by a rash and negligent act“ S.F.P.” - 1,031 words
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Article719 1920-09-24 3 BRITISH ADVISER’S REPORT. The report of Mr. J. L. Humphreys, British Adviser, Trengganu, for the year 1919, states that the revenue collected in the year (October 7, 1918, to Sept 25, 1919), was $762,455 against $626,835 in the previous year, and the expenditure 1 $756,977 against719 words
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Article50 1920-09-24 3 TRADE AFFECTED. Batavia, September 23. —The new Tax Bill, introduced by the Minister of the Colonies, increasing the export duties on most staple products from the Dutch Indies and imposing direct- taxes on sugar, coffee, tea, oil and bark, has made business more or less dull.-. - 50 words
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Advertisement1128 1920-09-24 3 POSITIONS WANTED. I Blouses, A* Manager or Conductor well H&tS, FPOCkS, experienced Tamil man to take charge y private Rubber or Coconut? estate) can CvvvOj supply Coolies. Box No. 383 c/o Pin&Dg Gazette. Violette 1739—21 24-9 From 9 a. in. to 2 p m. Billet wanted. —As Fitter and Driver1,128 words
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Advertisement128 1920-09-24 3 SPECIAU i Value 1N I J I Ladies B D P L 55 OWING to the cold and adverse sampler which they are just coming to the close of in the home country, the manufacturers have had a large stock of the LATEST FASHIONED morning and afternoon DRESSES left on128 words
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Article1268 1920-09-24 4 Last year, the office of British Agent, Trengganu, which had b-?eu filled by Mr J L Humphreys since November, 1015, was abolished by amendment of Treaty, and that official is now styled British Adviser, a distinction with a difference, as we need scarcely remind our readers. The1,268 words
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Article1839 1920-09-24 4 Mr Lloya George replied to a message from M. Millerand and Signor “Fundamental Giolitti, following the conAlliance.” ference at Aix-les-Bains, affirming the necessity for tihe closest Entente between France, Italy and Great Britain. Recently, M Millerand declared that between France and Britain, M oar alliances will remain1,839 words
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Advertisement264 1920-09-24 4 RESCH’S I AUSTRALIAN I LIGHT LAGER Obtainable fromALL LEADING DEALERS «nd THE E. O. HOTEL. I WHOLESALE STOCKS HELD BY- J THE SOLE AGENTS: Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd., I (incorporated in Straits Settlements) I S. S. AND F. M. S. [g. ■ummm* ao. s mmmmb mmmhhb MflBM The following CIGARETTES264 words
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Advertisement8 1920-09-24 4 Dancing after Dinner To-night. AT THE “E. &> O.”8 words
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Miscellaneous37 1920-09-24 4 THE TIDES.The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Siandard Time High Water. Low Water To-dat. 10 14 a.m. 4.30 a m. 10.50 p.m. 4.51 p.m. To-morrow. 10.51 a.m. 5.06 a.m. 11.17 p.m. 5.24 p.m.37 words
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Article206 1920-09-24 5 THE STRIKE THREAT. [Reirter’l Telefir arm. J London, September 21. It is stated that Mr Smillie informed the National Conference of miners’ delegates in London, to-day, that the Executive Council had decided that nothing emerged during thA negotiations with the Government to the prevention of the strike on206 words
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Article417 1920-09-24 5 Some idea of what a protracted coal strike would mean can be gained by recalling the plight of the country during and after the six weeks’ strike of the miners in 1912. The pits shut down on March 1 By March 5 the coal and freight markets417 words
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Article98 1920-09-24 5 Mr. Smillie is supposeci to have let his cat °ut of his bag, and its name, the wise a.er. is “Nationalisation.’ As a matter of reality there is anothei cat in that bag. and its name is “Syndicalism.” Syndicalism is as wide as the poles asunder from98 words
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Article154 1920-09-24 5 NIGHT TERROR AT BALBRIGGAN [Reuter’s Telegrams.] L»>* don, September 21. Men women and childn-n, wheeling their belongings in peraoibalatort*, are fleeing from the seaside village of Ba briggan, the famous hosiery centre, in consequence of serious disturbances through out the night, arising from the shooting of Head Constable Burke.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 154 words
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Article152 1920-09-24 5 A verdict of “Murder against some person or persons unknown” was returned at the inquest at Dublin on the Right Hon. Frank H. Brooke, chairman of the Dublin and South-Eastern Railway, who was shot dead after a directors’ meeting. The jury expressed their abhorrence of the152 words
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Article82 1920-09-24 5 ASSIGNED TO BELGIUM. L >ndoi, Septembe* 21. The ‘‘Time*’” Bras-els corresponded says flags are flying on the public buildingin the territories of Eupen and Malmedy in celebration of the Council of the Leaguof Nations' decision to place them unde» Belgian sovereignty. The Belgian Prime Minister is<u°d proclamation82 words
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Article62 1920-09-24 5 TORONTO CO GRESS, London, St ptember 21. The ninth Congies'S of the Chambers of Commerce of the Empire has begun its sittings st Toronto, under the presidency of Lord Delegates were present from many parte. The Congress decided on the establishment of a permanent bureau tn62 words
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Article78 1920-09-24 5 AMERICA’S INTENTIONS Washington, September 21. Senator Harding, in his election speeches, has been commenting on the inconsistency of President Wilson's policy in Hayti and the self-determination clauses of the League of Nations Covenant. Mr Colby, replying, makes the statement rhat the Government hopes to end the occupation of Hayti78 words
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Article42 1920-09-24 5 ACTION. Albany, September 22 Three out of the five Socialists who wert expelled from tire New Yjfx State Legislature on charg s of disloyalty, and wt c were receot'y ie-4c’ed, were aga'n expelled. Ihe remaining two rt sign d42 words
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Article36 1920-09-24 5 THE SCRATCHINGS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 23. The scratchings for the first day of the Selangor Skye Meeting were as under? Race 4. —Wester Watten and Wendy. Race 5- —Suggestion.36 words
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Article460 1920-09-24 5 M. DESCHANEL’S RESIGNATION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Pa’is, Septemb c r 21. Th* mes *ge fr-’-n P.*sid*ut Deschanel resigning the Pr sidenc»* w»s read simultaneously in the Chamber d the Senate to-day. The ceremony lasted half an hour. The mesaage says: “My state of health no longer allows me to[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 460 words
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Article284 1920-09-24 5 London. September 10.—The “Loudon. Gazette” announces that the Victoria Cross has been awarded to Captain H. J. Andrews, Indian Medical Service, and Lieut. W. D. Kenny, 4-39th Garhwal Rifles, for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in Waziristan. Captain Andrews was senior medical Officer in284 words
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Article23 1920-09-24 5 i—Aneta. A Hongkong message of September 21st states that a serious rising is reported in Formosa. Many have been killed.i—Aneta. - 23 words
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Article69 1920-09-24 5 SAFETY IN A CHURCH, [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, September 22. A telegram from Chicago »ays a Negro, with a razor, practically cat oft the head of a white man, leaving him dead. A race riot ensued and the crowd chafed three blacks into a Catholic Church, where[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 69 words
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Article138 1920-09-24 5 Copenhagen, September 22. The elections for rhe Folkettvig, necessitated by the incorporation of North SLsvig with Denmark, resulted in the composition of the new Folkething being essentially unchanged. The reduc'ion of the voting age from 29 to 25, which was expected large!) to iucease the number of138 words
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Article56 1920-09-24 5 Paris, September 22. French foreign trade statistics for the first eight month of 1920 show imports 24.561,000,000 francs an increase of 2,818,000.000, compared with the corresponding period of 1919, but imports of raw materials essential t French industries we-e responsible for 11,(00,000,000. The exports were 14,406,000,000 francs,56 words
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Article76 1920-09-24 5 Detroit, September 22. The Ford Company has announced the re-establishnr.ent of the pre-war prices immediately, which means a reductions of 14 and 31 per cent respectively in che price of motor lorries and small cars, The step is on the ground of the necessity of beginning to76 words
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Article380 1920-09-24 5 The Band will play th° following programme of music at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Messenger Boy Kapp«y 2. One Step CZK. C Z K ...Thurban 3. Waltz Fienr D-® Luce ....Neilson 4. Schottisohe. In 'h=> Shadow® ...Finck 5. March The Rifle Regiment Sous*380 words
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Article1239 1920-09-24 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mrs. B. H. F. Barnard has arrived from Home. “M.M.” Mr. P. Cargill has joined Messrs. A. C Harper Co., Klang. Mrs. F. W. F. Day and children leave for Home by the Khiva on October 2. “T.0.M.” Mr. N. R. Jarrett on return from leave has assumed1,239 words
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Article185 1920-09-24 5 In one direction our trade with Germany is greater than it has ever been before- During the first seven mouths of the year we exported 56,00 J tons cf salted herrings to Germany, compared with 44,000 tons in the same period of 1913. The price, which would185 words
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Article464 1920-09-24 6 POLICE MAGISTRATE DROWNED. A tragedy, which has aroused th« j sympathy i f the whole of Hongkong, and involving tbe life of one of the Colony’-* best known civil servant?, Mr, R O Hutchison, has occurred, reports the Chius Mail,” The details, as far as they are ascertainable,464 words
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Article404 1920-09-24 6 .—Srrai s Times’.” Failures and rumours of failures are the chief 'beme < f gos-np m Singapore. I'he millions involved in one case thr« a’en to •rriug. down a gooi mmv who might hive weathered tbe s orm if the big -beck to credit had nor been.—Srrai s Times’.” - 404 words
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Advertisement215 1920-09-24 6 f—— MIL IJIIW.IHI— """"j BRITISH I U D D” EXPANDED METAL I D D DIAMOND MESH I w A. UB SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS Co., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS: R. T. REID Co, Penang. 1 JUST UNPACKED VN r Silk Crepe at $4.75 per yard KPN Striped Crepe $4.50 per yard Readymade215 words
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Advertisement91 1920-09-24 6 AN IMPORTANT SECRET OF HEALTH is to keep the bowels free and regular. Constipation is the root cause of sick headaches, bilious attacks, disordered liver, coated tongue, ill-smelling breath, bad temper and dull spirits. If any of these symptoms trouble you take a dose of Pinkettes, the tiny, gentle- 191 words
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Advertisement672 1920-09-24 6 v jiwutumiinim inwt ,jm— nu Ji ■/"J' Itangye’sl PUMPS. I All Sizes in Stock. High and Low Lift. I II L I I <7/t\ I I B I 1 v .z—Vv—_sJ A m -i-// XL “J iV e 13 ii For Full Particulars Apply to: I Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd672 words
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Article2063 1920-09-24 7 IMPORTANT development. Melb y rne Augtut 24.—There has-been D important development in connection jt h the Badak tin mine business. It was vtsterday ascertained from an official jrorce that the Commonwealth authorities hRI requested MrTH. O ton, the original I jj gC overer of the Badak property,2,063 words
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Article588 1920-09-24 7 BEST REPORT IN COMPANY’S HISTORY. The tenth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Juru Estates, Limited, was held at 22, Renfield Street, Glasgow, on August 19, Mr T A Gallie (chairman of the company) presiding. Io moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the Chairman said588 words
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Article232 1920-09-24 7 The inquest was concluded at Blackburn on Iva Taylor, a 12 year-old Wiltshire girl, who di?d in the infirmary after »wal lowing the liquid contents of a golf ball. The anslyst’s report stated that the core of the ball was liquid. Th? liquid was contained in a232 words
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Article147 1920-09-24 7 The following are tbe latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:—— Yesterday. To-day 8 Ĕ E SHARES. Z =3 s =3 oj s Rubber (Dollar c. sc. c. c. Allenby R. 80c 85c 75c 80c Connemara 2.40 2.50 2.20 2.35 Lunas 14.00 14.25 13.00 14.00 P.-Perak147 words
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Article45 1920-09-24 7 Tm was quoted in London yesterday at £269 spot, and £274 three months; on ihe 22nd, £270 and £276. To-day's quotation for refined tin in Penang was $135 per picul, buyers, no sellers; raw tin $134, tin ore $134 per picul, nothing doing.45 words
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Article30 1920-09-24 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 6d Smoked Sheet Is 4|d Market quiet. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]30 words
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Article65 1920-09-24 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 40 to 46 diamond No. 2 31 39 Crepe fine brown 24 24j65 words
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Article188 1920-09-24 7 Penang, September 24, 1920 SP. Tapioca $7.75 sellers 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 $6O sellers Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $55 sellers. (No. 1188 words
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Article112 1920-09-24 7 Penang, September (By Courtesy of m Chartered Bank) London Demand Rank 2/3 25/32 4 months’ fighti Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 25/32 t 3 Documentary 2/4 7/b Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. l‘2O 3 days’ aiubfc Private 127 Bombay Demand Bank 120 Madras Demand Bank 120 3 d-iys’ sight112 words
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Article170 1920-09-24 7 Expected Arrivals. Jeypore, Singapore, 26th. Elephants. Rangoon, 26 h. Dunera, Bombay, 26 :n. Ekma, Rangoon, 27th Yokohama Maru, Colombo, 28th. Tara, Madras, 30th. Swazi, London, 30th. Teesta, Singapore, Oct 2nd. Ekma, Singapore, Oct 2nd. Khiva, Singapore, Oct 3rd. Novara, London, Oct 3rd. Elephants, Singapore, Oct 3rd. Tara, Singapore,170 words
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Article303 1920-09-24 7 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Bata Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, >7.16 a.m. Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, A 6 p.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train also 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m.303 words
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Article19 1920-09-24 7 Despatched from Penang Delivered in London. 21st August By B I 14th September 25th 2lst19 words
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Article22 1920-09-24 7 Tbe B I packet Tht» with rhe mails from Europe is exp-cred to ariive her? on Thursday, the 30th inHrant.22 words
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Article394 1920-09-24 7 PENANG, SEPTEMBER 24, 1930. BEEP— ct*t Soup per catty 40 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 stow 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 60—70 do Tongue do 80 do Feet do Heart per catty 50 Liver do 80 Fillet394 words
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Advertisement73 1920-09-24 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. 40 New Can* Steel Dredge-Buckets of 7 (seven) cubic feet capacity. Pm Hole centres 28 inches. Width across runners ou'side to outride 22| inches. Dep’h of runner 6 i iches. Sizj of Pin Hole inches.a For farther particulars apply to: Adamson, GilfilUu Co, Ltd., Penang. THE73 words
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Advertisement89 1920-09-24 7 I CAR LIGHTING J anb J is standardised by the makers of the f I leading British Cars because it is th' f world’s finest system j C. A. VANDERVELL CO.. i-TD. Acton London England and all Leading Garages, H A BOON PLANTERS. Every employer of Telugu iaabour should have89 words
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Advertisement1576 1920-09-24 8 PjO-B™ I“DIA|paC IF C STEAMSHIP Company, •R&» 3 REGULAR MONTHLY TKANS-FACIFIC SERVICE. AND Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama. Honolulu and San Francisco. MT~I_ A V W* V s s COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 6th Oct 1920 -.i’’ JI A.£l# S 88 VENEZUELA From Hongkong about 3rd Nov 1920 Jk Bn(1 ever1,576 words
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Advertisement818 1920-09-24 8 [MARTELL’S] ghat a Brandy is IRTELL’Sis an empty I I beat it FOK QUALITY a I nk impossibility. j PbrandyTl V S LL-11H _>■ SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) BANKS IMD MKREANTILE BANK fiP IRDIA,* LIMITED. (Incorporated 1b Jis gland). Authorised Capital £3,000,JK Subscribed Capital l,8)O,0CC818 words
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