Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 October 1920
1920-10-01
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-10-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1t35. No. 227. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, Ist OCTOBER, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement599 1920-10-01 1 «&XXQ2 isos vo. xiuiiiiixuiamnigMcaga j tA rtinable everywhere wholesale from I h Wi H Ong Sam Leong Co., Penang. rrmrrn rmTiTroninrnnviTnroafl IM ~nrn urm nri 0 H Cl M El D 0 0 000 00 0 000 MINIMAXs j ZZZ ZENITH e. MOTOR CYCLES J ire Lxltngutsijers. g w T599 words
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Advertisement13 1920-10-01 1 THE BESI CAR IN TOWN -««MU Sole AAeuti IS. P.I.SOng JSam Leong Co,13 words
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Article599 1920-10-01 2 PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS. There was a large gathering of the mem- bers of the Penang Municipal Recreation Club in the Municipal Chamber, yesterday, to present a farewell address to Mr G A Hereford, President of the Municipal Com missioners who leaves by the Khiva on Monday599 words
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Article131 1920-10-01 2 Oct 2—lpoh Gymkhana Skye Meeting. Oct 2—Singapore Races, Entries close. Oct 2—Tractor Ploughing Exhibition, Taipiog Racecourse, Oct 2—Annual Meeting Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Ltd, British India House, 12 noon. Oct 2—Football. T. J. an! R, Football Club v Malak ft, at Bu’terworth 5 p.m. Oct 2—E. i O. Hotel,131 words
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Article28 1920-10-01 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Octobsr 1. Private Cottrell, of the Staffordshire Regiment, shot himself at Tanglin Barracks, with a s a rvice rifle.28 words
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Article20 1920-10-01 2 [From Cur Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 1. Sir John Bucknill leaves Singapore on Monday for Patana (India).20 words
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Article472 1920-10-01 2 We may look forward with some confidence to a better time after 1920, says •Mr- T. C. Bridges. These words were ut--1 tered by one of our great weather experts. Mr. Douglas Archibald, in September 1909. Mp. Archibald went on to explain that our weather runs472 words
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439 1920-10-01 2 I A Japanese business man has given the Tokio correspondent of “The Times a view of the effect on the fertiliser trade of the stoppage of bank credits. One certain result, he maintained, will be a reduction of the rice crop in the autumn439 words
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308 1920-10-01 2 In view of tbe generally recognised t ecessity for the increase of facilities for she treatment of private cases and in particular of maternity cases, the Government has authorised provision for the construction in 1921 of a hostel for five nurses in Kuala Lumpur, the308 words
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Article389 1920-10-01 2 PENANG, OCTOBER 1, 1920. BEEF—- ct«. Soup per catty 40 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 etew 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 60—70 do Tongue do 80 do Feet do Heart per catty 50 Liver do 80 Fillet389 words
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Advertisement86 1920-10-01 2 HALL, PENANG. SATURDAY, 2ND OCTOBER, AT 9.15 P.M. Mrs. HERBERT J. COOPER WILL PRESENT “LADY FREDERICK.” PROCEEDS IN AID OF ST. DUNSTAN’S HOSPITAL UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE HON. H. W. FIRMSTONE, RESIDENT COUNCILLOR. SEATS $4, $3 $2. BOOKING AT ROBINSON PIANO CO. GREAT CASH CJ A T D CLEARANCE86 words
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Advertisement23 1920-10-01 2 RUNNYMEDE HAIR DRESSING SALOON. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, PENANC. Clean Comfortable. Now Two Barbers Immediate attention to Customers. ALL MODERN APPLIANCES USE. R. DORASAMY, Proprietor.23 words
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Advertisement348 1920-10-01 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENT», POSITION VACANT. Wanted at once. A Good Qaarrv Foreman or Overseer, Lower District. Only first clatS men need ep. y Reply stating nationality and salary qaired and experience with copes of Testimonials and date frte to tafce U p appointment. Apply to Box No. 341 c/o Piuang Gazette.348 words
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Miscellaneous164 1920-10-01 2 ANOTHER MOST EXCEEDINGLY RARE OFrER. Thursday, 30th to Sunday 3rd October, 1920. IMPERIAL EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. In Second House at 9-15 p. m. An Appealing Paralra Play Featuring the Popular. J. WARREN KERRIGAN in a Story of a vagbond who made good through the gentle influence of a young164 words
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Article872 1920-10-01 3 A GREAT SPANISH WRITER. Jacinto B uaveute, the Spanish dramatis is reported to be the choice for this year’s Nobel prizi for literature. Tbe lung success of his play, Toe Passion Flower,” during the past season in New York, gives America something of a prop ietary right in872 words
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Article415 1920-10-01 3 A Shipmaster writes There is trouble with the underwriters about the big loads of coal which are being carried in sailing ships to the ports of Northern Europe. So high is the price of British coal that it actually pays to send coal in saiHng ships from Australia415 words
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Article444 1920-10-01 3 A night at the Queen’s Hall provides a wonderfu' exoedence for those who do not know the real life of London. The promenade concerts have begun and every evening the floor of the hall is crowded with men and women who think i 1) a happy444 words
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Advertisement1059 1920-10-01 3 POSITION WANTED. INOTICES. Billet wanted. —As Fitter aud Driver or CONSULAR NOTICE, can take charge of Robber Factory Engine and Machinery and cm make any grade of Th) Roys) Siamese Consulate, Penang, übber. 16 yea r C experience in Mechanical may, as from tex*) month, issue Drafts on iue and1,059 words
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Advertisement72 1920-10-01 3 YOUR WIFE AND YOU. As a remedy for,one of woman’s wo.ac 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 blotched skin72 words
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Advertisement123 1920-10-01 3 Special Value 1N Uadies W DRCSSCS OWING to'jthe cold and adverse summer which they are justfeoming to the close of in the home country, the manufacturers have had a large stock ol the LATEST FASHIONED morning and afternoon DRESSES left on their hands and which naturally have to be cleared123 words
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Article20 1920-10-01 4 Gread—At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, ou 30th September, to Mr and Mrs R E Gread, of Sitiawsn. a sou.20 words
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Article48 1920-10-01 4 Smith-Lee—At St Andrew’s Church, Kuala. Lumpur, on September 29th, by the Rev A D Harens, m a, Alex Smith, Manager, Kerilla Estate, Kelantan, to Christian Lee, third daughter of the la f e George Lee, Mains of Forrest, Ratbeo, Aberdeenshire, and Mrs Lee, St Swithin Street, Aberdeen.48 words
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Article1082 1920-10-01 4 The latest development in the Merchant Shipping situation in America, from the point of view of legislation is of great importance to foreign shipowners, Reu er telegraphed yesterday that President Wilson has refused to annul the commercial treaties with foreign Powers, which prevent the enforcement of the1,082 words
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Article1330 1920-10-01 4 Reuter occasionally adds its quota to the depressing chorus on over Rubber and production, or d ecre s d Tea Surpluses. consumption of MidEastern commodities, and tells us, somewhat unnecessarily, that overproduction in rubber, tea and cocoa, is being reflected not only in schemes for the restriction1,330 words
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Article508 1920-10-01 4 FUNERAL CEREMONY. The funeral cf Father Pierre Perrichon Vicar of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which was announced to taka place yesterday afternoon at the Pulau Tikus Cemetery, was postponed until this morning, when the interment took place in the Churc\ by the side of508 words
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Advertisement218 1920-10-01 4 CIGARS Known throughout the world. GOLOFINA PERFECTOS. $7.50 per box of 25. GOLOFINA BOUQUETS. $6.25 per box of 25. Obtainable at all Hotels Dealers. THE JAMAICA TOBACCO CO. Makers of First Class Cigars Only. MOTOR CARS LORRIES MOTOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES. IN STOCK-IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. DE DION OVERLAND SEDANS AND ESSEX218 words
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Advertisement41 1920-10-01 4 BY SPECIAL REQUEST SUPPER WILL BE SERVED AT THE “E. O.” Ou Saturday, 2nd October. AFTER Mrs. Herbert J. Cooper’s performance of Lady Frederick AT THE TOWN HALL. Music During Supper Tables are now being Booked. Miss Hertford P. P. C.41 words
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Miscellaneous40 1920-10-01 4 THE TIDES The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time High Water Low Water To-day 1,53 a.m. 8.20 a.m, 2,08 pm. 8 28 p.m. To-morrow, 2 25 a.m. 8.55 a m. 2.42 p m, 8.59 p.m.40 words
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Article594 1920-10-01 5 ASYLUM COMMITTEE’S ACTION. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, September 28. It will be remembered that the Gov- ernment recently suspended the grants to administrative bodies in Ireland, which refused to submit their accounts to the Government auditors. To-day, the Asylum Committee of Ballinasloe, presided over by the Lord Bishop of Ck»nfert,[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 594 words
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Article48 1920-10-01 5 A PLOT IN LONDON. London, September 28. lhe “Daily Mail” says the Home Office has learned from reliable sources the existence of a Sinn Fein plot in London. Some of the leaders are known. Steps are being taken to checkm >te the efforts to cause disturbance.48 words
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Article100 1920-10-01 5 WELSH MINERS’ ATTITUDE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Loudon, September 28. While it is believed the coal owners and miners have reached a provisional agreement as regards the new output basis of wages, the action of the Welsh Miners’ Executive, telegraphed earlier, has introduced a serious complication. The action means[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 100 words
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Article64 1920-10-01 5 MILLS TO RE-OPEN. Louden, September 28. In connection with the strike at Oldham, a joint meeting of the employers and Operatives’ Union officials agreed to re-open the mills on October sth, on the terms of a staffing agreement. The operatives’ leaders recommend the members to return to64 words
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Article67 1920-10-01 5 AGREEMENT CONFIRMED. Rome, September 28. The Committee of Action of the Italian Metalworkers’ Federation announces that the ballot on the agreement proposed by the Government resulted in 128,(KX) in favour, and 44.530 against, consequently the Federation summons all workers to evacuate the factories and to resume work by67 words
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Article187 1920-10-01 5 CONFERENCE AT BLOEMFONTEIN. Bloemfontein, September 27. A Dutch Congress, held to achieve reunion between Nationalists favouring secession from the Empire and the Government Party, failed to effect a rapprochement, owing to the former insist ing on their programme. Nevertheless, a striking, unexpected result of this remarkable Congress187 words
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Article55 1920-10-01 5 CONGRESSMAN’S ACTION y New lork, September 28. Edmonds, a Congressman, is loudly demanding the impeachment of President M ilson as the result of his refusal to enforce some of the provisions of the Merchant- Shipping Act. He is calling a meeting of the Marine and Fisheries ommittee55 words
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Article159 1920-10-01 5 Paris, September 27. The race for the Grand Prix, Union Velocipedique won. The winner is owned by the Englishman. Mr. Bailey. The civil service estimates in pre-war days stood at £55,000,000- Now they are £326,000,000. Even when we have made every possible allowance therefore for the decline159 words
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Article198 1920-10-01 5 THE LITHUANIAN SITUATION. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London. September 28. The Poles are continuing the advance east of Grodno, and are approaching Vilna. The Bolsheviks are in full retreat. but it is believed large Red forces have been re grouping behind Minsk. Meanwhile, the Lithuanian Government. while still hoping for[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 198 words
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Article381 1920-10-01 5 Baghdad.—The last ten daj> have seen the accomplishment of much useful spade work, and have brought us appreciably nearer to our immediate objectives. The people of Baghdad. 210,000 persons, of whom more than hah are Jews and Christians, surrounded on all sides by deserts, dependent wholly for381 words
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Article82 1920-10-01 5 THE LAND QUESTION. Washington, September 27. Though the officials decline to discuss for publication the proposed anti-Japa-nese land legislation in California, the impression prevails that Japan’s proposal to refer the question to a joint commission is unacceptable, but so far as can be learned, the proposal has82 words
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Article140 1920-10-01 5 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.’ Paris, September 28. Three nations, France, America and Britain are contesting the Gordon Bennett Aviation Cup to-day over a 187 mile course. America and France have won the Cup twice. If France wins today she retains the Cup. The pilot gets 10,000 francs,[Reuter’s Telegrams.’ - 140 words
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Article318 1920-10-01 5 A* rangements have been completed for the aerial race rcund the world organised by the United States of America The route will be New York—Seattle —Yokohama— Shanghai Bangkok Calcutta —Karachi Baghdad—Rome—London—lreland —Newfoundland —New York, a total distance of 22,207 miles. It is proposed that a Handley318 words
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Article20 1920-10-01 5 London, September 28. The girl who was seriously injured in the aeroplane «mash at Woking has succumbed.20 words
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Article29 1920-10-01 5 Bordeaux, September 2<. It is estimated that 4,000,000 francs damage was done by a huge fire at the wharves. A large quantity of foodstuffs was destroyed.29 words
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Article28 1920-10-01 5 Paris, September 27. Anatole France, who has completely recovered from his recent illness, is to marry Mdlle Emma Lapravotte in the middle of October.28 words
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Article93 1920-10-01 5 *We understand that a meeting of tho Trustees and Committee of the Chinese Town Hall will be held at their Headquarters on Saturday, the 2nd instant, at 3 p.m. sharp, at which the Committee of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce will also attend by invitation93 words
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Article1292 1920-10-01 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. E. G. Leyne has been appointed Chairman of the Kajang D.P.A. Mr. Percival Cfaihorne Wood, formerly of Ceylon, left £37,201. Mr. and Mrs. L. U. Stafford, Miss Stafford, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Smyth left for Australia by the s.s. Montoro. Mr. G. Wayte Wood, has been appointed1,292 words
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Article106 1920-10-01 5 r .Pau N.Y.K. s.s. Kamakura Maru, from Birkenhead, 28th August, to Singapore: —Mr. and Mrs. G. A. R. Cowdroy, Mr H. N. Wilkinson, Mrs. L. A l L. Conway, Mr. G. Conway, Mr. H. Conway, Miss M. M Conway, Mr. J. Mackellar, Mr. R. Bar* bour,106 words
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Article283 1920-10-01 6 A HUNAN PROPOSAL. i Under the leadership of Genera? Tan Yen-kai, acting Military Governor of Hunan, some leading officials have wired ,fo Mr. Fan Yuan-line, newly-appointed Minister of Education of the second Chin Cabinet, urging him not to accept office but to return to his native283 words
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Article414 1920-10-01 6 Judgment was given m the King s Bench Division in the hr«t case in which the point was raised as to the right of the Crown, having taken temporary possession of a private owner’s land and erected dwellings thereon compulsorily to purchase the land. The action414 words
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Advertisement233 1920-10-01 6 ■r—i.".T-ii—lar-ir-iMi— tt-thtic: JMmZJacZJQfr! mURCUkL’&c U LINSEED OIL. WHITE ZINC PAINTS. J COLOURED PAINTS, TURPENTINE. J r I I 1 J. B- White Bros. 6 “UON BRAND”! s a ENGLISH PORTLAND CEMENT. r p J Sandilands, Battery J H CO.. PENANG. P Tollaram Dholiamal Co., No. 12, Beach Street, Branch E.233 words
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Advertisement101 1920-10-01 6 YOU AND EVERYBODY who suffer from RHEUMATISM. acn eu w ,gi Sorenesg Stiffness, Lamall’W’i ariSy Headache Toothache, and all bodily aches and pains should use LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Mr J. Vince of No. 20, Nelson Square Buraley, says :-~Having suffered from Rhe<r “atism in my knees for two years and101 words
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Advertisement266 1920-10-01 6 Itangye's! PUMPS. I All Sizes in Stock. High and Low Lift. I I 'I I J /TH //Al I I- W I For Full Particulars Apply to: I Hottenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd I B (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) R I ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, I I PENANG. BRITISH D” EXPANDED METAL D266 words
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Article494 1920-10-01 7 PERAK MERCHANTS’ VIEWS, The following ia from the meeting of the Committee of the Perak Branch of the F M 8. Chamber of Commerce, held in Ipoh on Tuesday, September 28. Present Mr HJ. Cooper (Chairman) Messrs J B. Matthews, J R. Irvin*», A Johnstone, W N. Payton,494 words
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Article257 1920-10-01 7 Messrs Chart and Co, Kuala Lumpur, report that the feature of the past fortnight has been the slump in all sections of the Market. The sudden break in the price of tbe raw material brought out many sellers of newer Rubber dotations and of Companies with small257 words
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Article89 1920-10-01 7 Messrs. Barlow and Co, Singapore, reported on the 29th September, that a decided improvement in prices marked the opening of tbe usual weekly Auctions tbh morning. There was a good demand for all grades, standard sheet selling at 57/571 cents, an advance of 6 cents. Standard crepe89 words
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Article361 1920-10-01 7 “Free Press. RUBBER RESTRICTION. Even those who are most impressei with the needs of the situation are at issu°, be cause whilst Mr Dunmsn pleads that “there are five hundred thousand acres in small holdings and are these to be abandoned because older companies can produce cheaply?’“Free Press. ’ - 361 words
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Article252 1920-10-01 7 Straits Times.” We are not pirticularly partial to Government control, but it would be very foolish indeed to cling to pre-war notions in the face of post war conditions. Some of the stoutest free traders have recognised that Bright and Cobden never even dreamed of a national—“ Straits Times.” - 252 words
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Article189 1920-10-01 7 —M M Restriction of rubber output will not affect the salaries of Europran or Asiatic employees of any company and none of tbe f rmer need fear that their services will be expensed with. But what about tbe small kXoprietor of a few acres who depends for—M M ” - 189 words
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Article224 1920-10-01 7 Times of Ceylon.” As to the lines on which action should be taken in Oeylon it was agreed to suggest to tbe Rubber Growers’ Association that Eastern rubber-producing countries should approach their respective Governments with a view to tbe imposition of a heavyin fact an almost prohibitive—export—“ Times of Ceylon.” - 224 words
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Article72 1920-10-01 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Oo.’s share list Yesterday. To-day on g ao SHARES. Js >. a aa m 03 as Rubber (Dollar J c. sc. c. c. B. Lin tang 1.20 1.50 1.20 1.30 Bukit Katil 1.10 1.15 1.05 1.15 ex Perak72 words
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Article51 1920-10-01 7 Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £268 spot, £274 10s three months on the 29tb, £268 15s and £274 15s To-day’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $135.75 per picul, buye's, no sellers; raw tin $134.75 per picul, no market; tin ore $134.75 per picul, business51 words
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Article187 1920-10-01 7 Penang, October 1, 1920. SP. Tapioca $7.50 sellers M P- Tapioca $9.50 sellers 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 $5O sellers. {No. 1187 words
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Article112 1920-10-01 7 Penang, 7, 1920. (By Courtesy of the 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. 122 3 days’ sight Private 128 Bombay Demand Bank 122 Madras Demand Bank 122 3 days’ sight112 words
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Article68 1920-10-01 7 Tbe Band will play the following programme of music at tbe Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1 Selection Tbe Girl from Usnh... Jones 2. Two Step lona Battye 3. Waltz Rel Rosen ...Lehar 4. Internrzzo How do you Mies Ragtime HHch 5. March Adolphe ...Marks Tbe rate of68 words
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Article558 1920-10-01 7 Expected Arrivals. Teesta, Singapore, 2nd. Elephants, Singapore, 3rd. Khiva, Singapore, 4'h. Novara, London, 4tb. Tars, Singapore, 6th. Colombia, Hongkong, 6tb. Thongwa, Madras, 6ch, Tanda, Singapore, 7tb. Hungaria, Singapore, II th. Tamba Maru, Singapore, 12tb. Nellore, London, 14*h. Nankin, Singapore, 17th. Singapore, 20. h. Persia, London, 21st.J j Mishima558 words
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Article23 1920-10-01 7 2,520 coolies arrived to-day. 1,272 go to Palau Jerejak for quarantine. The balance go on to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.23 words
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Article24 1920-10-01 7 Despatched from Penang Delivered in London. 25th August By B I 21 st Seph mber 27th By M M ;28.h24 words
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Article38 1920-10-01 7 A mail for home, by the |M.M,» packet Paul Lecat, via Singapore, c’oses at 6 p.m. to-morrow. The P <fc O Packet Novara with maib from Europe is expected to arrive here about thu 4th inst.38 words
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Advertisement331 1920-10-01 7 J UNINTERRUPTED ELECTRIC SUPPLY g IS ASSURED IF YOU INSTALL A g haco LIGHT PLANT SUPPLIED IN 2 SIZES. (a) 3/4 Kilowatt, 32 volts, will light 35-20 Candle 4 Power Lamps. '4 (b) 3 Kilowatt, no volts, will light ***** -7 Candle Power Lamps. J Both plants supplied with BATTERY331 words
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