Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 February 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1921-02-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 47. VOL. LXXIX. MONDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement542 1921-02-28 1 I NIKKO No, 7. NORTHAM J[ ROAD i Telephone No. 579, <[ cannon anDnuHK» ■aaannaaat a ■■annn no- nnnMMMnnnbonannMMMnnnaaMntiDMMnan* annnnc n n In regard to accidents, you never know M H n n your luck.” Z, l Sometimes it will be good;sometimes bad. __j u- J.» l ]_J j— I542 words
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Advertisement26 1921-02-28 1 > THE BESI CAR !H TOWK 1 1 'I < I' I MMMMMffHUWMr MSAwr;. I I 1 Sala Manta S.S. F M.S- I Ong Sam Leong 00. I26 words
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Article931 1921-02-28 2 A QUESTION FOR LABOUR We think that the public, including the working classes, have the right to ask the Labour Party to define their position, say? the Morning Post.” Their policy of forcing up wages irrespective of the conditions of industry has resulted in men losing employment931 words
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Advertisement1450 1921-02-28 2 xißWErr .■■ILLL r_l. JLilJiroirnZ--:_iJ— l.l in-—— m—rm—-r—rm n iro i— n inrwwy ji,i.-.uiliillH.. t. _jib ii I ,u j. iuw "JJIWL um _u—f 1 f jimiiniiß position vacant. I Free! Free!! IT h Factory Clerk (Tamil) wanted for estate Guide tO Health rfllHilil i* i Apply stating /ent Gratis and1,450 words
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Advertisement359 1921-02-28 2 It "IO *ll JWKtS'gL Th Hi I mothers jpgrjw 3!l y- Not only. does “Ovaltine” In i[ h 7 directly stimulate and ensure (J miuanokgs (j H an adequate How of milk, but it i is also exceedingly nourishing and strengthening, thus helping the mother to stand the strain which359 words
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Article247 1921-02-28 3 Wagga sportsmen who travelled to the mouiitains to witness the races at Cooma (Australia) had exciting experiences. The story told by officials of the Southern District Racing Association was as follows:—At the conclusion of the second race on Thursday a terrific hail storm broke over the247 words
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Article186 1921-02-28 3 Although Great Britain, in spite of the inability or unwillingness of the Teheran Administration to help itself, has made Persia a number of small loans, nothing of importance has been done. This is entirely the fault of Persia who now finds herself confronted by the fact186 words
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Article135 1921-02-28 3 Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the trade slump is that it did not come earlier. That we should have been able to reabsorb some millions of our fighting men into civil life before feeling the real pinch of unemployment is against all precedent. After Waterloo the135 words
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Article194 1921-02-28 3 I hear from a friend in Holland that the ex-Emperor of Germany is still busily engaged upon a manuscript. “It is rumoured,” he writes, “that the work deals with his life since the fall of his empire. This is more likely, I think, than other reports which state194 words
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Article238 1921-02-28 3 A slightly more hopeful view is being expressed in various quarters concerning the trade outlook. Lord Leverhulme the other day was very critical of the “calamity howlers,” or in other words, the men who looked for all sorts of disaster. “To the extent that these men can depress238 words
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Article207 1921-02-28 3 London, January 20. —A royal commission has issued its award upon the British South Africa Company’s claim for £7,866,000 under a Privy Council decision for administering territory in Southern Rhodesia to the end of March. 1918. The commission found that the amount due to the company207 words
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Advertisement161 1921-02-28 3 THREE CASTLES VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. Ura» “MAGNUM” SIZE. three Castled ■J, t 11 j These Cigarettes leave nothing to be desired 11 r > sto..) by those who wish for Price a mild smoke somewhat $1.15 larger than Castles <■ Per tin of 50. Ordinary; nni i- ii II rm Prudence161 words
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Advertisement319 1921-02-28 3 WHEN SHE WAS SEVENTEEN. A story liom inc oi especial to girls in ilieii teens and. tucit parents appeal eu in most 01 Hie leading papers 01 Ureal Britain during me recent mouiii oi August, anu is reproduced here as oi equal siugniiicance in the Ear East. Its heroine, Jiiss319 words
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Advertisement100 1921-02-28 3 Pritchard Co.» Ltd., (Incorporated in tfie Straits Settlements) r FPOM Monday, Mar. 7th AND UNTIL FURTHER. NOTICE We Are Making Substantial Redactions -1 OF ■I 30 TO 50 per cent. OFF GOODS IN AUU DEPAftTMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF Furniture, Chifla and Glassware, I Provisions and Cartridges. a r OFF100 words
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Miscellaneous140 1921-02-28 3 IMPERIAL ZZZ EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. From Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 2nd March, 1921. In the Second House at 9-30 p.m. A Daring Danger Deffes Dignity OLIVE THOMAS ’n 5 Reels The FoUicj Girl Reels 5 1 Reel Hi; Busy Day Reel 1 A Mirth Provoker-JUANITA HANSON in 2 Reels140 words
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Article99 1921-02-28 4 THE NEW CRISIS. [Reuter’S Telegrams.] London, February 25. Negotiations as regards the wage scheme between miners and mineowners were resumed, but were adjourned without prospect of agreement. The Miners’ Secretary, Mr. Frank Hodges, says the outlook is most gloomy. It is understood that a deadlock has arisen over[Reuter’S Telegrams.] - 99 words
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Article35 1921-02-28 4 EXPEDITION OF INQUIRY. London, February 25. Dr. C.U. Lee, the Chinese doctor, is participating in an expedition, headed by Professor Leiper, to the West. Indies, with the object of investigating the cause of elephantiasis.35 words
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Article85 1921-02-28 4 London. February 25. h urt her cold-blooded murders of police and soldiers from Ireland. General Macready, the Com-mander-in-Chief, has issued an order appealing' to the troops to maintain discipline, “even in face of provocation such as would not Im l indulged in by the wildest savages of85 words
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Article479 1921-02-28 4 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK. REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The Court, of Directors of the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation reports for the year ending 31st December. 1920. that the net profits for that period, in eluding $3,262,847.20, balance brought toward from last account, after paying all charges, deducting interest paid and due.479 words
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Article62 1921-02-28 4 AUSTRALIAN BOWLING SUCCESSES. Sydney, February 25. In the fifth test match, England scored 204 (Woolley 53) Kelleway took four wickets for 27 and Gregory three for 42. Australia had made 72 for two wickets at the close of play on the first day. On Saturday, Australia made62 words
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Article251 1921-02-28 4 PUBLIC SCHOOL RACQUETS. A London cable of February 21st to the “Civil and Military Gazette’’ gives the following results: At tennis, Manchester defeated Cambridge University by 12 matches to 2. At hockey, Scotland defeated Wales by 1 goal io 0: Oxford University defeated Mid-Surrey by 7 goals to251 words
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Article59 1921-02-28 4 Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 28. At i>olo, for the Barnes cups, Whites beat Colours by three goals to two, in an interesting and at times exciting game. H. E. the Governor was present, and Lady Guillemard distributed the cups. The Straits Chinese New Sports were most59 words
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Article45 1921-02-28 4 AMERICAN PLANS. The American team which is to contest the International Polo Cup will sail for England in April. They will train a fortnight at Tidworth and a fortnight at Hurlingham before the match. Fifty American ponies are now getting acclimatised at Tidworth.45 words
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Article44 1921-02-28 4 In connection with the visit of the S.C.C. soccer team to Java at Easter, a cable was received inviting the visitors to Sourabaya to play the crack team there, in addition to the Batavia match. No doubt this will be accepted.44 words
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Article124 1921-02-28 4 A great deal has been spoken and written in recent times regarding the commutation tax, the incidence of which falls chiefly on the poorer classes. A representative of the “Ceylon Observer’’ interviewed Mr. M. A. Young, the Acting Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary, as to whether Government proposed to124 words
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Article1411 1921-02-28 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. —“S. T.” Mrs. R. J. Rogers, who has been revisiting Malaya, has left for Home. Mr. R. N. Harvey is appointed a probationer in the Police (Force of the Colony. Capatin C. Everitt has been transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Singapore Volunteer Corps. Sir Robert Baden-Powell and—“S. T.” - 1,411 words
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Article432 1921-02-28 4 The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve the following appointments Mr- J. McCabe Reay, an Officer of Class 11, Malayan Civil Service, to be a Judicial Commissioner. Mr. Robert Best Jackson, M. 8., C.H., to be a Medical Officer, Federated432 words
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Article141 1921-02-28 4 —“M.M.” Every now and then circumstances bring about a sort of General Post among high F.M.S. officials. One of these is expected shortly on the arrival of the new Chief Secretary, the Hon. Mr. AV. G. Maxwell, C.M.G., and the retirement of Col. AV. P. Hume-—“M.M.” - 141 words
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Article275 1921-02-28 4 K. Ampalvanathan Cuddaly writes to the “Malay Mail’ —lt is not without either interest or profit that I have pursued in your columns the able letters addressed to you on the enthralling subject of the representation in our councils of the feminine interest by the actual275 words
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Article67 1921-02-28 4 A very attractive programme is being presented at the Empire Theatre to-night. In addition to two new episodes of “The Great Gamble” serial, and “David Roscoe’s AVill,” there is a five reel drama entitled “The Follies Gifl,” featuring the late Miss Olive Thomas, one of the members67 words
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Article533 1921-02-28 4 SOME LOCAL OPINIONS As will be seen from our advertisement column two more well known bnfine s blishmenrs have decided to GLrthe preset t stocks at greatly reduced prices A member ot a wed known R e ach firm who lately returnei from home interviewed on533 words
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Article389 1921-02-28 4 Sir Harry Lauder is hack in town. I’m just the same old Harry, he told an Evening Standard representative and I fe°d as young as I did 25 years ago,” He was smoking a pipe about a foot long and wearing a kilt of McLeod tartan.389 words
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Article675 1921-02-28 5 SINGAPORE PROBLEMS. At the meetin? of the Singapore Municipal Commission, Mr Tessensohu, who had three questions standing against his name, asked in the first instance: “In view of the enormous values of the Victoria memorial hall and theatre, the Municipal offices and markets, etc, do you not consider675 words
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Article191 1921-02-28 5 THE WAGES QUESTION. At the meeting of Singapore Municipal Commission, in reply to Mr. Mugliston as to the reduction of pay of Tamil coolie 5 employed on the Municipal water works at Seletar, Mr Green replied that the rate of pay was reduced on the Ist February from191 words
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Article375 1921-02-28 5 THE GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT. On Wednesday, 23rd February, His Excellency the Governor and High Com-mssionr-r. Sir Laurence Nuu> s Guilemard. KGB, invited to an in'erview at Govern meat House the Singapore momoers of the Committee appointed to consider the erection of Raffles’ College and its curri culum. His Excellency375 words
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Article477 1921-02-28 5 REMEDY FOR ECONOMIC ILLS. The date of the International Conference on Transit, which is to meet at Barcelona, has n w been definitely fixed for March 10. The work to be done covers a wide field, and involves many considerations which effect all countries. The redaction of tmaos477 words
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Article572 1921-02-28 5 gantang “Boy bawa neat whisky.”—G B Cargill in the “M.M. ” - gantang “Boy bawa neat whisky.”—G B Cargill in the “M.M.” in the “M.M.” A TALE OF WOE. A dacce at Tanglin, doesn’t ib sound pretty, you could almost put it to music, now read it backwards, a free fight at Shepherds Bush and so my narrative commences. Timein the “M.M.” - 572 words
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Article176 1921-02-28 5 We read of a Nice bedroom mystery.” Better than a nasty kitchen scandal Prices sometimes move sideways, as an esteemed contemporary quotes 1 3/8 for a certain share. Nearly a thousand men, some of them very, very handsome,” have applied for the post of City Marshal. Martial beauty is176 words
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Article188 1921-02-28 5 A feeling of relief will be experienced throughout Australia, says a Melbourne paper of January 25, at the news that the lengthy strike of ship stewards, which bas bad the effect of holding up shipping, stopping supplies of coal, strangling industry and causing loss and suffering to188 words
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Advertisement849 1921-02-28 5 STOCK ADJUSTMENT. Owing to accelerated shipments from Europe and America stocks have accumulated in excess of our regular requirements. We have therefore decided to dispose of all surplus stocks at I 257. DISCOUNT. FOR CASH ONLY. EE JTJIIESE SURPLUS STOCKS include Perfumes, Eaux de Cologne, =E =F 1 Lavender Water,849 words
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Article17 1921-02-28 6 Chambers —To Mr and Mrs E E Chambers, Crosby Hall, Penang, on 26rh instant, a daughter.17 words
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Article25 1921-02-28 6 Lewis-Waldo —At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on 24th February Reginald Elliot Lewis of Penarth, South Wales, to Effie Lahr Waldo, of New York, USA.25 words
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Article1200 1921-02-28 6 The effects of the depression in trade and the slump in the prices of tin and rubber are becoming increasingly serious. It is perfectly obvious that there must be adjustments to meet changed circumstances A wide diversity of opinion prevails as to what ought to be done1,200 words
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Article1841 1921-02-28 6 The majority of the Home paper?, commenting on the Government and rubber outlook, ap Robber Restriction, peered to take it for granted that the local Government would accede to the rr quest of the Special Committee formed to recommend measures to help to meet the present position1,841 words
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Advertisement157 1921-02-28 6 C» 1 I BOOTH’S 11 RECOGNISED AS Hl®r< <t mi I^>llkT cm THE GIN EST? 1740 all over India China. BOOTH’S Tht* Original Dry Gin OBTAINABLE FROM ALL LOCAL DEALERS, D«ST»u.eAv. LONDON, b eiMCLAMO. hi SOLE IMPORTERS: BEHR CO., PENANG. I i “Carnation” Brand Unsweetened Condensed I MILK I Quality157 words
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Advertisement10 1921-02-28 6 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, Singapore, STRAND, RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.10 words
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Miscellaneous26 1921-02-28 6 TBE TIDES. High Water. Low Water To-day. 9.37 a.tn. 3.25 a,m. 10.17 p.m. 3.53 p.m. To-morrow. 9 53 a.tn. 3 49 a.tn. 10.55 p.m 4,23 p.m.26 words
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Obituary20 1921-02-28 6 DEATH. Longden —Marjory, beloved wife of C R Longden, Pegoh Estate. Tampin, at European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Februar) 25th.20 words
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Article783 1921-02-28 7 TURKEY’S DEMANDS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 24. The Conference sat all day. The Turks attended in the morning. Tewfik Pasha was absent, indisposed. Mastapha Resbid announced that both delegations were in agreement, and he asked the Nationalist, Bekirsami Bey, to state their case. This demanded the 1913[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 783 words
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Article466 1921-02-28 7 RESTIVE GERMANS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Berlin, February 24, As the result of violent Pan-German propaganda, following the decisions of the Paris Conference, apprehensions are entertained of the outbreak of disturbances in Germany during the London Conference, and the possibility of an attempted coup d’etat is even being discussed. The Allgemeine[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 466 words
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Article210 1921-02-28 7 .—Vale. Paris, February 24. It is reported that the head of the Chamber Committee, dealing with the Army Estimate?, proposes a reduction of nearly £60,000,000 on the total of £260,000,000 put down by the Govern meat. The Army’» Readiness, Paris, February 25., In the Chamber, in tbe.—Vale. - 210 words
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Article592 1921-02-28 7 SERIOUS OCCURRENCES. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 24. A serious outbreak of reprisals in Ireland is announced. Twenty houses at Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, were destroyed by fire, after two auxiliaries were killed in an ambush. Nine houses and shops were burned down at Rosslea, Co. Fermanagh, following the shooting[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 592 words
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Article86 1921-02-28 7 London, February 18th:—The assailants in the Innishannon ambush bad previously seized the station and had shunted waggons obstructing a view of tbe train’s approach, In consequence of the experience of the ambush on 13th February, soldiers were distributed in various compartments. There was a scene of86 words
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Article18 1921-02-28 7 London, February 24, Summer time iu England begins on April 2, and ends on October 2.18 words
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Article47 1921-02-28 7 MINERS OPPOSED TO PROPOSAL. London, February 24. Delegates from the Miners’ Federation, at a private conference in London, passed a resolution protesting against the proposed de-oontrol of tbe coal trade, and de-claring that the Federation would oppose de control by every means in its power.47 words
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Article107 1921-02-28 7 GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. London, February 24. The House of Commons passed the second reading, without a division, of the Government’s Unemployment Insurance Act (Amendment) Bill. Dr Macnamara said tbe State provision would be increased from £4,500,000 to over £5,250,000. They had provided £62,000,000 tor unemployment donations for ex-Service men. The107 words
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Article66 1921-02-28 7 SHIPOWNERS AND SEAMEN CONFER. London, February 24. Under the auspices of tbe International Labour Office, a joint conference of tbe shipowners and soamen of all countries met in London, to-dsy, co consider the reduction of hours. The discussions are expected to last a month, and it is66 words
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Article36 1921-02-28 7 INDIA’S RATIFICATION, Delhi, February 24. The Council of State passed a resolution ratifying tbe draft) provisions of tbe Washington Labour Convention, including tbe fixing of the age of children working in afctories at 12.36 words
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Article124 1921-02-28 7 DISMAL DEAN’S DECLARATION. London, February 24. Dean Inge, speaking at Epsom on tbe yellow peri), declared that the abolition of war and a league to secure international justice would seal the doom of tbe white worker, whose labour movement had produced a type of workman without survival124 words
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Article30 1921-02-28 7 Capetown, February 24, The Kimberley diamond mines are reducing their white staff by 500, the Premier mine by 250 and the Wesaelton is temporarily closing down.30 words
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Article42 1921-02-28 7 London, February 24. In the Hcuse of Commons, at question time Mr McCurdy repeated the denial that Chinese flour was deleterious to health. Practically all the stocks in possession of the Wheat Commission had now been disposed of by contract.42 words
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Article76 1921-02-28 7 DEAN OF WINDSOR’S APPEAL. London, February 24. Tbe historic St George’s Chapel, Windsor, the burial place of many of the English Kings, threatens to collapse, according to the Dean of Windsor, who, in a letter to the press, appeals for funds to restore the building, which, he76 words
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Article41 1921-02-28 7 London, February 25. The sentence has been promulgated under which the Bishop of Lincoln deprived the Archdeacon of Stow, who was found guilty of adultery, by a consistory court, of all promotions and emoluments relating to his office.41 words
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Article46 1921-02-28 7 PENANG THE VENUE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 25. Tbe meeting of the Oommanders-in-Chief of the China, East Indies and Australian Stations, with regard to tbe Naval problem of the Pacific, will take place at Penang, nob Singapore, and will probably begin on March 8.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 46 words
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Article125 1921-02-28 7 QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. London, February 24. In tbe House of Commons, Mr T W Grundy (Lab. —Rotbdr Valley) asked if appeal lies from the Rajah of Sarawak to tbe Government of the Straits Settlements, and whether tbe British Government bad any control over the administration of125 words
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Article47 1921-02-28 7 MR. CHAMBERLAIN AND PARLIAMENT’S DUTY. London, February 24. Tbe question of Parliament's jurisdiction with regard to tbe mandates was agaip raised in the House of Commons, at question time. Mr Chamberlain stated that obviously Parliament must decide what territory would be administered bv tbe Governmen47 words
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Article70 1921-02-28 7 Cairo, February 24. The sentences in the conspiracy case have been promulgated. Seven men condemned to death, including Abdul Rahman Bey, tbe local Secretary of the Egyptian Nationalist Delegation. All these were commated to fifteen years’ penal servi tude Fifteen sentences to imprisonment were reduced to periods70 words
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Article32 1921-02-28 7 Lahore, February 24. Many Sikhs were killed or wounded in a riot between the Sikh merchants and pilgrims at tbe famous shrine of Nankana Sahib, in the Punjab.32 words
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Article391 1921-02-28 7 Lahore, February 21.—A press communique says: About 7-30 a.m. on Sunday morning a very serious affray took place in Janam A?than Gurdwara at Nankana Sahib. The deputy commissioner of Sheikhupura (Mr Currie) who was on tour in tbe neighbourhood went to Nankana ?s soon as he391 words
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Article28 1921-02-28 7 Cape Town, February 24. The Senate election results show 17 se*ts for the South African Party, and 13 for tbe Nationalists and the Labour Party.28 words
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Article151 1921-02-28 7 A SPLIT IN MOSCOW? [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 24. The Daily Telegraph Berlin correspondent states that a telegram from Moscow says tbe Executive of the Communist Party, by 62 votes .to 8, adopted the views of Lenin in favour of leaving to the Trade Unions a large measure[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 151 words
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Article35 1921-02-28 7 BOLSHEVISTS REPULSED. London, February 24. A Georgian official telegram claims that a Bolshevist attack on February 20 wac repulsed, with the capture of 2,000 prisoners, and large booty. Tiflis is entirely out of danger.35 words
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Article165 1921-02-28 7 OFFERED CABINET POST, London, February 24. Mr Hoover was offered the Secretaryship of Commerce bat) asked Mr Harding whether he Would be of more service there or as Director of European Relief. He proposed to Mr Harding to enlarge the scope of the Commerce Department, but did not165 words
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Article94 1921-02-28 7 New York, February 24. Postal aviators have arrived at Hazelhurst aerodrome (Long Island) with mails from San Francisco, which are estimated to have been conveyed in 33 hours and 20 minutes. Done in Relays, New York, February 24. The air mail, mentioned this morning, was conveyed in relays94 words
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Article65 1921-02-28 7 BIG DROP IN STEERAGE FARES. Melbourne, February 24. As an result of the shipping depression and competition, one company has reduced' tbe steerage fare from Australia to Hongkong to 90s, as compared with £2O. Japanese Shipping. Tbe report of a Movement afoot in Japan to combine tbe Nippon,65 words
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Article50 1921-02-28 7 London, February 24. Lord Inchcape state? that renewed reports that the P. O. Company or any of its associates contemplate?, purchase of the or amalgamation with the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company are without foundation. Such reports were accompanied by a sharp rise in the Indo-China Company's shares.50 words
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Article22 1921-02-28 7 New York, Febiuaiy 24, The Shipping Companies announce an immediate increase of ten per cent in first class passenger fares.22 words
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Article398 1921-02-28 8 “S.T.” 1 here is still an idea current iu Ceylon that the island is capable of producing a great deal, if not all, of its own glass-ware. The Ceylon Mineral Survey, in conjunction with the Imperial Institute, have for some time been engaged upon investigating the potential“S.T.” - 398 words
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Article183 1921-02-28 8 Tokio. January 24.—Senator Borah's disarmament resolution in the I nited States Senate was discussed in the -Japanese House of Representatives to-day, A member of the Opposition, Mr. Ilamagohi. declared that both the •Japanese and the American naval expenditure should be in the same proportion, as far183 words
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Article142 1921-02-28 8 1 h<> first official wheat forecast for 1920-21 states;— 1 he forecast is based on reports received from provinces and States, which comprise 98.6 per cent of the total acreage of India. The returns refer to all the important wheatgrowing areas except Kashmir. The figures dealt with142 words
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Advertisement214 1921-02-28 8 I ar 7 gpBMM—K THE 10 h. p. ANDRE CITROEN I WflV Jr tfiy£ri vwy (J XA /V/ The Citroen is not a mere combination but a harmonious blending ot those essential qualities which place it Primus inter Pares” Petrol Consumption 3*>i<»4s Miles p< r gallon. Oil < on'Uinption 1214 words
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Advertisement268 1921-02-28 8 i ll 111 ■■hi uni hum u -/nrm* "Hi J Eastern s Paciiic Trading co., ltd., importers and Exporters. 1 X Offer from Steady StoeH: B TAPPING KNIVES SWEDISH MATCHES s CRYSTAL SODA SEWING MACHINES HUBBUCKS WHITE BEDSTEADS 1 ZINC PAINT WRITING INK B g CORKS RUBBER SHOES W SEAMING268 words
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Article213 1921-02-28 9 GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE (From Our Own Correspondent.) The report is an circulation in Singapore that the Government will be against com-pul-ory restrsction of robber, probably in view of Ceylon’s view-. RUBBER EXHIBITION. The Secretaries of the EMS. Chamber of Commerce have received the follow ing letter from the Secretary213 words
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Article636 1921-02-28 9 Messrs Baker Fearon <fc Co, Kuala Lumpur, reported on Friday, as follows*.— We have to rec >rd a quieter week with less buying enquiry al! round, the bulk of the business as was the ca<e last week being in the Industrial section, though piicee have been636 words
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Article14 1921-02-28 9 The following is an additional rubber output for January Taiping lbs '12,90614 words
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Article381 1921-02-28 9 VIEWS IN PENANG. The decision of the F. M S. Government not to buy any further stocks of tin as from 26th February, is not regarded in business circles in Penang as being a matter of any great moment, and the Government’s latest step will not materially aff381 words
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Article52 1921-02-28 9 Tin was quoted in London on 24th FL at £l6B 10s spot, and £172 three mon’hs Tin was quoted in London on 25rh Feb at £166 spot, and £l7O three months. 'To-day’s quotation for raw in Penanc was $B3 no market, tin ore $B3 business done refined tin52 words
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Article20 1921-02-28 9 Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., N L from 20th to 26th February 1921 (being one week) seven tons.20 words
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Article151 1921-02-28 9 Pbnang, February 28, 1921. SP. Tapioca $5.00 sellers. M P. Tanioca $5.80 sales Cold leaf $72 sellers Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $l7 nominal White Pepper S3OJ nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $4O sellers Cloves ...$7B nominal Nutmegs 80s $40.00 sellers 110 s151 words
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Article138 1921-02-28 9 Pend ng, February 28, 1921. (Bv COURTBSY OF TUB OHARTBBED BANK) London Demand Bank 2/3 13/16 4 months’ eight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 175 3 days’ sight Private 188 p Bombay Demand Bank 175 o Madras Demand Bank138 words
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Article962 1921-02-28 9 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. I I I a. 2 NAMES. 1 CC PQ 0Q H RUBBER (Dollar.) C SC Allenby Rubber Co. Ltd. 35c 40c Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2.00 220 Amalgamated Malay Estates -•J’O Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 12 *y.oo Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates LU) Ayer Molek Rubber Co.962 words
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Article394 1921-02-28 9 PENANG, FEBRUARY 28, 1021. BEEF— cts Soup per catty 35 Roast d 0 55 Steaks do 5o Btew or Curry Meat do curry 35 stew 35 Rump Steak do 50 Ox Tail each 60 do Tongue do 70 do Feet do 60 Heart p er catty 70 Liver394 words
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Article46 1921-02-28 9 March 2—Mayfield Plantations, Meeting. 1 Weld Quay, 3 p.m. March 3—Football, P CO v PRC, Esplanade, March s—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd Annual Meeting, 9 Union Street, noon. March 15—Penang Assizes. March 17—Football, PC C v PRC, Esplanade. March 20—Motor Cycle Trials, P A C.46 words
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Article45 1921-02-28 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m: to-day. 1 March ...Zenobie ...King 2 Selection ...Cav&lleria Rusti* can ...Mascagnis 3 Waltz ...Fesche Geister ...Strauss 4 Fox Trot ...You’d Be Surprised Berlin 6 Oae Step ...MrsSippi ...Russick45 words
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Article235 1921-02-28 9 —Magdalen. A resolution was tabled to the Municipal Council of Paris by M. Bonais in favour of the abolition of the new taxes on servants and pianos. In order to compensate for the loss of revenue which this proposal would entail, M. Bonais suggests the imposition of!—Magdalen. - 235 words
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Advertisement725 1921-02-28 9 NEW ADVERTriEMENTS. QaZStte POSITION VACANT. RATES OF CASUAL Engine Driver t° r °*l engine and Tractor. AD V E RTIS Ei M NTS. Apply with copies of references and salary FQR SfILE TQ LEy S(TUATIt|(S expected to Box No, 53, c/o Pinang uahamt f. Gazette. Minimum Charge 52.00 Office Clerk725 words
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Article717 1921-02-28 10 The Eastern and Australian Steamship Co., has purchased the former German steamer Swakopmund, 5,631 tons. Another vessel belonging to the Transportes Maritimes do Estado the new Portuguese shipping line that has just inaugurated a service with the Far East, arrived at Colombo. The Quelimana, is a mail steamer717 words
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Article205 1921-02-28 10 TO-DAYS DEPARTURES. Pangkor for Telnk Anson. Perlis for Kantang (Trang). Yamagata Maru for Rangoon and Calcutta (Mergui and Moulmein via Rangoon). HxraoTUD Arrivals. Nankin, London, Ist Mar. Elephants, Rangoon, Ist Mar. Yokohma Maru. Singapore, 2nd Mar, Tbongwa, Madras, 2nd Mar. Tara, Singapore, sch Mar. Japan, Singapore, stb Mar.205 words
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Article295 1921-02-28 10 DAILY (except Bunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Ta pah Road, I Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, |By trait Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, )-7.15 a.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 p.rr and Hongkong 1 Parit Bnntar and Bagan Serai By train alac 10.15 a.m. 3.45295 words
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Article36 1921-02-28 10 The Thongwa, with mails from Europe, is expected to arrive here on Wednesday the 2nd proximo. A homeward mail closes at 11 a.m, on Wednesday. The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. on Saturday.36 words
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Advertisement230 1921-02-28 10 r FOR BACHELOR BLUES 1 There are Blue-Days, Days when you are J partly glad and sometimes sad. That’s the Time of Times to have a COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA Play the Dance Tunes, Or a Tip-Top Jazz. That’s the way to chase away the Blues. Model as Illustrated. Price $165. Records230 words
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Article605 1921-02-28 11 ,—Bangkok Times.” A RICK POLICY WAN KD. “La Crise du Biz” in Cochin-China is attracting some attention in the Press of the colony. The effects of the recent bad break in prices there are still being felt, and this is leading to a serious consideration of the,—Bangkok Times.” - 605 words
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Advertisement357 1921-02-28 12 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). Authorised Capital £3,000.0« Subscribed Capital 1,800,001 Paid-up 1,030,000 Reserve Fund* and Undivided Profits 1,146,400 Boa d of Directors. B. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Ryrle, i.*<i H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chalmers Esc Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael, G357 words
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