Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 September 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-09-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 224. VOL. LXXVIII. TUESDAY, 28th SEPTEMBER, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement674 1920-09-28 1 r3gP3gg«n»ggsamamii,i,i, l i,i Obtainable everywhere wholesale from S' ®k i A a a 5 i v 00 R F s S A g Leong a Co., Penang. x rHE DISTINCTJVENESS A |j yOt/ tIAStE, NOT TRJJED. j VIDUALITY OF “STATE EXPRESS” aT\ T> W A KTY\ w»ww TJF S cigarettes674 words
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Advertisement17 1920-09-28 1 IHE BEST GAR IN TOWN -OMMAM WUMI-MM«Mr Sole AOeets AS. a F.A.S> Ong SSam Leong a 00.17 words
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Article955 1920-09-28 2 BY ONE WHO LO.VES THEM! Some (here are who, on finding a plague of mosquito s in -th p ir housed, are content to resign themeelves to their fate, folding heir hands and quoting the ancient adage, What can be avoided Whose end is purposed by the mighty955 words
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Article317 1920-09-28 2 HON. MR. JAMES DEFINES THE NEW SCHEME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 28. The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C. M. G., in a letter to the F. M. 8. Press, defines the Government’s attitude towards local defence. He says the measures of defence317 words
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Article640 1920-09-28 2 The amendments to the Indian Auxiliary j Force Bill by the Select Committee to I which it was referred are not of a fari reaching character, says the ‘‘Pioneer.” One j of the most important changes recomm°ad- ed is that it should be made clear that j640 words
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160 1920-09-28 2 [To Thb Bdtiob or thu “PrMMia GAXunm.’-/ Sir, —Yet another notice (the second) has been circulated among members postponing the meeting on account of the indisposition of the C hairman. Is the Chamber such a one man show that- the meeting cannot be160 words
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Article84 1920-09-28 2 [To Thu Edito> or thb “Pdumq Gabbttb.’! Sir, —There was much agitation last year by Mr. Cheah Keo jue and his party on the matter of Registration of Chinese Marriages. In view of an approaching mairiage of considerable public interest it is to be hoped that it84 words
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Article182 1920-09-28 2 Sept 28—Football, P C G v Hutton Lane, Esplanade, 5-15 p m. Sept 28—Performance Drury LaneTbeatr 1 on behalf of Chinese Famine Fund. Sept 29—Hunt Club Parer Chase, Meet Polo Ground 445 pm. Finish at Babington. Sept 30—General Meeting Penang Water Ĕ oat Co, British India House, 12182 words
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Advertisement54 1920-09-28 2 C6K Hr ■> IKP l|| V 355 kb wSSr 353 kb V Hh Ifrenierit'j (A KT Pot I FD OOIDPI ATE. H|= «Jewelry p We Need Not Tell You Ask every consumer about it. SALE NOW ON Wassiamull Assomull Co., 20, 22, 22a, Beach Street, Penaog.' Telephone 626. Agents for54 words
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Advertisement167 1920-09-28 2 A PREDICTION VERIFIED. When the epidemic wave of Influenza passed through the world, it was confidently stated by scientist* that return would come at intervals for the next two or three years, and, sure efiough, it has cropped up in widely different centres, but happily, not in such *a serious167 words
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Advertisement350 1920-09-28 2 NEW advertisement». notices. u vae.noy filleo itnd h. thsuked. A K MURg AN) THE KUALA SICIM RUBBER CO., LTD. Notice is hereby given that au In e< !la Dividend cf 10 per cent, has been d fc c| a ed payable on the 12th October, and no !i Ca i350 words
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Miscellaneous322 1920-09-28 2 I ®K2u' g The Atmosphere of the foliowing features are .ike a breath of fresh clean air at the IMPERIAL p 'aVaTe EMPI RE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. Ode of the most popular Series in oar Change of Programme. A powerful film production quite above the ordinary. For 3 Nights only322 words
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Article868 1920-09-28 3 HOW CHINESE MINERS MANAGE WITHOUT STRIKES. A correspondent of an Australian pap°r, writing from Pebang, on Jane 30, sayn :—During the past two months I have travelled over all the west side of the Malay Peninsula, and visited the principal mining j centres, getting in touch with868 words
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Advertisement1495 1920-09-28 3 POSITION WANTED. NOTICES. 7; 7 1 tuticura J Bi el wanted.-A, Fitter and Driver or CONSULAR NOTICE. W WJ" He!? ca u take charge of Rubber Bactory Engine k\ xJtF'al V«- lla’P and Machinery and can make any grade of )\wA) r/ GU rabber. 16 yeart’experience in Mechanical the Ro\al1,495 words
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Advertisement79 1920-09-28 3 TO CURE SUMMER HEADACHES use Pinkettes; they are the natural remedy for this trouble because they dispel its causes —constipation, liver disorder, biliousness, fermentation in the stomach. Equally suitable for women as for men, Pinkettes are also particularly helpful to the aged, being so mild in action yet so efficient79 words
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Advertisement124 1920-09-28 3 Special Value 1N I I Uadiesl® DPESSES OWING to the cold and adverse summer which they are justjeoming to the close of in the home country, the manufacturers have had a large stock of the LATEST FASHIONED morning and afternoon DRESSES left onl'their hands and which naturally have to be124 words
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Article1217 1920-09-28 4 “S F P," On reading some of the Jeremiads on the rubber position it might be supposed that the industry had never weathered a storm in its history and that it is almost in a parlous condition whereas, the industry, essentially sound, and above all with strong“S F P," - 1,217 words
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Article1673 1920-09-28 4 We bave received from Messrs. Raphael Tuck and Sons, Ltd., Messrs- Tuck’s London, a very wel Christmas Collection, come parcel of Christmas and New Year cards and postcards, with several cal endars, a children’s gift book, toy-book, etc,, and the specimens before us are art productions of1,673 words
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Advertisement191 1920-09-28 4 Ibooth’s! LONDON. I i OLD TOM I I B i DRY I s S *F S= GIN. 1 WHOLESALE FROM I BEHR CO.. I PENANG. SMOKE ONLY r ■TT? V jjE■! I TINS OF 50 pggP; i*wr ERF E C T m 0. M /IsH material and VJP making. The191 words
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Advertisement57 1920-09-28 4 BY SPECIAL BEQUEST SUPPER WILL BE SERVED AT THE “E. O.” On Saturday, 2nd October. AFTER Mrs. Herbert J. Cooper’s performance of “Lady Frederick” AT THE TOWN HALL. Music During Supper* Tables* are now beingl Booked. Mrs F W F Day desires to thank all who were kind encugh to57 words
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Miscellaneous36 1920-09-28 4 THB TIDES. The’ following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time High Water. Low Water To-day. 12.18 a.m. 6.44 a.m. 12.30 p.m, 6.57 p.m. To-morrow. 12.50 a.m. 7.15 a.m. 1,02 p.m. 7.28 p,m.36 words
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Article228 1920-09-28 5 SOVIET AMENDS DEMANDS. (Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, September 25. V» hi le the Poles continue the pursuit of the Bolsheviks south of the Pripet, the Higa Peace Conference yesterday got to grips with the realities of the situation. M. .1 off re, the chief Soviet delegate, dramatically announced(Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 228 words
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Article501 1920-09-28 5 Lahore, September 15. —The latest news from Bokhara, as contained in letters <lated the 25th August states that negotiations were proceeding and the situation was easier but still critical and that merchants were despatching goods to India. md hoped that they would reach there safely. The501 words
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Article118 1920-09-28 5 SIT I ATI ON IMPROVED. [Reuter’s Telegrams.) London. September 24. A Mesopotamia communique issued tonight. shows a general improvement in the situation, though Samawah is still beleaguered. The Euphrates Area. London, September 25. A VA ar Office communique reports little change on the Lower Euphrates, whilst on the Middle[Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 118 words
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Article115 1920-09-28 5 EIGHT LIVES LOST. London, September 24. Eight lives were lost and many were injured as the result of a disastrous explosion on a barge containing large oil tanks in the Thames, off Milwall. Without the slightest warning, a tank suddenly burst into flames and the explosion115 words
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Article44 1920-09-28 5 FIVE LIVES LOST. London. September 25. While on a pleasure cruise near Harrow. at noon, to-day, an aeroplane containing six persons crashed. Three men, including the pilot, and two women, were killed outright, and a girl badly injured. The machine was smashed.44 words
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Article38 1920-09-28 5 MANY MACHINES LOST. London. September 25. A disastrous fire broke out at the Martynside Aeroplane Works, at Poking, this afternoon, and 127 aeroplanes are reported to have been already destroyed. The fire is still burning.38 words
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Article28 1920-09-28 5 Wilkes Barre. September 24. The so-called vacation strike in the anthracite coal regions has been called off. The miners will resume on September 26.28 words
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Article261 1920-09-28 5 Their views are as narrow as the valleys in which they live, and their sole concern w ith the rest of the world is that it buys all the coal they produce at prices high enough to keep them in luxury and that the shines when they261 words
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Article11 1920-09-28 5 Marseilles. September 24. M. Clemenceau has sailed for India.11 words
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Article197 1920-09-28 5 ATTEMPT ON GENERALS LIFE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, September 25 An official report says an attempt to assassinate Major-General Strickland, at Cork, was frustrated by the General, who was uninjured, returning the fire, it is believed lyAttacked in Motor Car London, September 25 Major General Strickland commands the Cork Division.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 197 words
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Article86 1920-09-28 5 CONGESTION ON ELLIS ISLAND. New York, September 24. Mr. Wallis, Commissioner of Im migration, is going to M ashington to try to remedy the terrible congestion on Ellis Islan 1. It is declared he might even ask the State Department to hold up passports in order to86 words
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Article64 1920-09-28 5 THE PRICE CUTTING MOVEMENT New York, September 24. Prominent business men believe Messrs Ford’s price-cutting, followed by the Franklin Company, will considerably affect not only the motor industry, but all commercial enterprises. Many companies have already announced reductions, including a big lumber concern at Toledo, which has reduced64 words
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Article147 1920-09-28 5 Chicago, September 24. Wheat fell 13 cents at to-day’s market, largely as the result of an agitation for a general reduction in the prices of foodstuffs. Other grains dropped to the lowest prices touched for the 1920 crop. Cheaper Clothes and Food. New York, September 25. The147 words
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Article35 1920-09-28 5 London, September 24. A Southbend (Indiana) message says two bandits held up a United States Mail motor lorry and escaped in a motor car with mails valued at from $5,000 to $20,000.35 words
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Article62 1920-09-28 5 Stockholm. September 24. The general election results hitherto show that 182 Riksdag members have been elected, namely. 68 Social Democrats. 57 Conservatives, 20 candidates of the Agrarian Union Parties, 34 Liberals and 3 Left Socialists. The Social Democrats lost 7 seats, the Left Socialists 5 and the62 words
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Article786 1920-09-28 5 ACCLAIMED AT VERSAILLES. Versailles. September 24. —At the National Congress. M. Millerand. as expected, was proclaimed President of the Republic, having obtained 695 votes out of 786. An immense shout. “Long Live the Republic,” greeted the result, all the Congressmen, but a few Socialists, standing, and acclaiming the786 words
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Article223 1920-09-28 5 OTHER MINISTERS REMAIN. Paris, September 24. —After a shortconference with M. Millerand, Senator Leygues was entrusted with the Premiership and the Foreign Affairs Department. The other Ministers remain in office.— Havas. Opinion in France. Paris, September 24. M. Leygues’ selection for the Premiership occasioned considerable surprise, as he223 words
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Article30 1920-09-28 5 A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. Paris. September 25. The Chamber adopted a vote of con fidence in the Government by 507 votes to 80. The extraordinary session then terminated.30 words
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Article166 1920-09-28 5 IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT. Paris, September 25. An important step of a far-reaching character has just been taken in the administration of the’ French Colonies, in order to ensure continuity in colonial policy, which, owing to frequent changes in the governorships, runs the risk of being overlooked. M. Sarraut,166 words
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Article85 1920-09-28 5 ACCUMULATION OF GOODS. London, September 25It is reported that the Bank Rate v ill be raised in the near future, the decision having been taken in the hope that large stocks of goods at present being held back will be marketed, thus reducing prices. It is stated85 words
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Article70 1920-09-28 5 London. September 25. M. D. Ryasanoff. the well known, Russian Communist, who is coming to Britain as successor to M. Kameneff, who has been refused permission to return, is a Doctor of Medicine, and is reputed to have been largely responsible for finishing Kerensky’s regime. He is70 words
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Article826 1920-09-28 5 Mr H L, Linnell has returned to Koala Lumpur from Home. Mr E W Slight, will be leaving for a trip Home next month.—“M.M.” Mr WJ K, Stark has left Klang for India for Labour recruitment duty there. Lord Rawlinson, the new Cin 0., is expected to826 words
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Obituary18 1920-09-28 5 OBITUARY. New York. September 26. The death has occurred of Mr. Jacob H Schiff, the yell known Banker.18 words
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Article855 1920-09-28 6 A TRAGIC MOTOR DRIVE. Madras, September 16—Another motor accident resulting in the death of Miss Beaufort, Superintendent of the Laly I Ampthill Nursing Institute, t-?ok place t day on the road opposite Connemara Hospital Hotel. Mr D A Price, of the Clive Engineering C< mpany, with a855 words
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Advertisement551 1920-09-28 6 Kidney Bladder Troubles Grateful Testimony from Former Sufferers Now Cured by Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. India. South Africa. Mr Unendrakriehna, Bfoiuhopadhe- Private J P. Van Der Merwe, java.' Porodaha P.O, 28. Railway, Waterfall Nadia Bensral writes: "I am enjoy- Adelaide, C.P. South Africa, writes in,ix splendid, health and have no bad551 words
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Advertisement383 1920-09-28 6 11 r ~~ti m L j HUDSON’S LIGHT RAILWAY I TIPPING TRUCKS, RAILS, DOGSPIKES I j POINTS AND CROSSINGS Ready for Immediate Delivery Ex Penang, 1 THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) V Penang, Singapore and Ipoh. □□nnnnßnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnHflnnnnnn IN STOCK 'I AwO “Ediswan” 3 I CONVERTIBLE TABLE OR WALL383 words
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Article533 1920-09-28 7 -phe latest i sue of The Planter has t jj 6 Jollowing It is now common knowledge, since the a bfieation of Mr Macfadyen’s cable in the <• Straits Times,’ that the ROA are moving 3 the matter of reducing rubber outputs. vf ourselves, we do not see533 words
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Article201 1920-09-28 7 low given as nob doing well—•“ Bangkok Times.” Another crop report has been issued which takes us to the 31st Augu-t The information is a little more up to date, though the reports from twelve of the 29 cbangvad are still more or less belated But. welow given as nob doing well—•“ Bangkok Times.” - 201 words
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Article114 1920-09-28 7 Penang, September 28, 1920. tßi Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 25/32 4 months' sighb 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 days’114 words
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Article554 1920-09-28 7 Expected Arrivals. Ekma, Singapore, 29th. Tara. Madras, 30 h. Swazi, Singapore, 3C‘h. Teesta, •Singapore, Oct 2nd. Khiva, Singapore, Oct 3rd. Novara, London, Oct 3rd. Elephants, Singapore, Oct 3rd. Tara, Singapore, Oct 6th. Colombia, Hongkong, Oct 6tb. Thongwa, Madras, Oct 6 th. Tauda, Singapore, Oct 7ih. City of Dunkirk,554 words
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Article22 1920-09-28 7 Despatched from Penang Delivered in London. 2lst August By B I 14th September 25th By B I 21st22 words
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Article38 1920-09-28 7 A homeward mail, for specially superscribed letters only, by the Jeypore, closes at I p.m. to-morrow. The B I packet Tara with the mails from Europe is expected to arrive here on Thursday, the 30sh instant.38 words
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Article63 1920-09-28 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <fc Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day <c SHARES. J J, 2 a an Mining. c. c. c. c. Batang P'ang. 90c 95c 95c 1.00 N. Taiping 1.75 1.80 1.80 1.90 ex South Taiping 85c 90c 90c 95c Taiping63 words
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Article318 1920-09-28 7 At th# tenth annual ordinary general meeting of Punggor Rubber Estate!*, Ltd, Mr Tan Soo Hock, the Chairman, said the nett profit for the year amounted to $49,887.46 which is equivalent to about 16| per cent on the Company’s paid up capital. Your Directors have paid an interim318 words
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Article219 1920-09-28 7 The report of the Directors of Selangor Coconuts, Limited, for the year ended the 30bh June, 1920, states, that after allowing for depreciation the net profit for the year amounts to $68,190.47, which with the amount brought forward from last year $4 931.29 makes a total of $73,121.76219 words
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Article190 1920-09-28 7 Penang, September 28, 1920 SP. Tapioca $7.75 nominal M. P. Tapioca $9.00 nominal 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 sellers Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $5O sellers. (No. 1190 words
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Article79 1920-09-28 7 Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £271 spot, and £276 15s three months on the 24th, £269 and £274. To-day's quotation for refined tin in Penang was $137 per picul, buyers, no sellers; tin ore $136. raw tin $136 per picul, business done. Messrs Lean and Co,79 words
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Article30 1920-09-28 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London yesterday:— Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 7|d Smoked Sheet Is 6id Market steady. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]30 words
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Article273 1920-09-28 7 M.M.” The two-day Skye Meeting was brought to a successful close at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday when there was a larger attendtnce than on Friday. There Excellencies he High Commissioner and Lady Guillemard were present, arriving shortly after the third race had been deci led, and alsoM.M.” - 273 words
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Article114 1920-09-28 7 J A T in Madras Mail.” One must read Punch: there may be something witty— Perhaps some verses by H B The Sphere. Is edifying, and I like the dear Aplomb of C K S Truth runs the City, The lower ratings, chaplains, the banditti Of TurfJ A T in " Madras Mail.” - 114 words
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Article236 1920-09-28 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramab Gardens, from 5-30 p m. to-day 1. Selection The Pirates of Penzance ...Sullivan 2. An Indian Romance Hobomoko ...Reeves 3. Waltz Lysistrata ...Lincke 4. Two Step Soko ...Arnold 5. March The Royal Arthur Kay Mr236 words
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Advertisement239 1920-09-28 7 j NOTICE OF REMOVAL. 5 W ■I J 5 U i On and after Monday, July 19th, the Offices J of the J United Engineers, LN. Penang s (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement). will be Removed to No. 87, Bishop street. ■MmMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM- i CHEESE I ENGLISH CHEDDAR. J SWISS GRUYERE.239 words
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