Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 April 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-04-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 82. VOL LXXXI. WEDNESDAY, 11th APRIL, 1923. PRICE 15 OENTS.20 words
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Advertisement864 1923-04-11 1 ■“NIKKO” I ■modern ART i ■holograph ic I- STUDIO I i B No. 7, Northam Road, Penang. KHblepbone No. 579. ■.r— iiiimimii" 1 ~W ii B j V B B H t => It looks good enough to eat. but we don’t advise it! J ODE LI 1 E 1864 words
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Advertisement24 1923-04-11 1 it «I «j> PATIMISU BT ROYALTY CUPS! CUPS! CUPS! j jl ULL-MJUIKEB STERLING SILVER, fl Ki Al REDUCED PRICES. i»B.P. dcTSILVAJ 1. BISHOP STREET.24 words
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NEWS FROM INDIA.
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Article383 1923-04-11 2 Calcutta, March 26.—Replying to a question in the Bengal Legislative C om cd to-day relating Jo the recent outbreak o i’driess among nurses of the Medica College Hospital, the Hon ble Sir Surendranath Banerjee, Minister in charge of Public Health, said that 30 nurses were affected.383 words
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Article289 1923-04-11 2 Lucknow. March 29. —There was a rally of Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs at the Provincial headquarters here when His Excellency Sir William Marris, as Chief Scout of the Province, awarded the silver cross for gallantary to Scout Gur Pershad of the Sitpur School Troop. In making289 words
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Article214 1923-04-11 2 Ahmedabad, April I,—An abortive attempt was made by Mr. C. F. Andrews to bring about a settlement between millowners and millhands regarding the dispute over reduction of xvages. He presented on behalf of the leaders of the labour union a draft agreement before the meeting of the214 words
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Advertisement1337 1923-04-11 2 positions VACANT BIBBY LINE. Tfiideweiurti WANTED good Tamil Cook. Gaji a g LAXCASHIRE >■ sailing from 525. Apply Box No. !U. c/o I mapg iant OOll April 2, )th has vacant acGazette. commodalion for several gentlemen. The H 642 11-4 R.J. connecting steamer leaves Penang on the 21st idem. GARTERS1,337 words
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Advertisement268 1923-04-11 2 'PORIABII AND CHEAP. The “Grippa” I I Portable I BL*" 1 Gramophone Price $5O. Case made of oak, two lever locks, all fittings highly nickelled. loud clear tone. CALL AND HEAR IT TO-DAY Robinson Piano Co., ESTABLISHED OVER FORTY YEARS. PENANG. ———B"’ Mil llU.l— ga—J Q 1 J “MORRIS” I268 words
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WORLD OF SPORT.
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Article194 1923-04-11 3 London, March 2J.—In glorious weather it Rye the Oxford and Cambridge golf match began to-day. Oxford beat Cam bridge by three matches to two in. the foursomes. Cambridge started favourites. The conditions were summer like, with a broiling sun and a gentle breeze which upset the judgment194 words
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98 1923-04-11 3 London. March 25. —The Cambridge President. Abrahams, was the hero of the Varsity Sports, winning three events. He did “evens" ir the hundred, making his fourth victory in this Varsity sprint, he beat the Varsity record for the Long Jump by an inch and also98 words
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Article62 1923-04-11 3 London. April 3. —The following Association football matches in the English League were played to-day.— Division T.—Huddersfield 4. "West Bromwich 1. Division ll.—Bradford City 2. Barnsley 0. Convent ry 2. Clapton 0. Division III.—( Northern Rochdale 2. Stalybrjdge 0. Walsall 2, Durham 0. Nelson v. AV rexham unplayed.62 words
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96 1923-04-11 3 London, March 26. —The Football Association is considering an alteration in the offsjde rule limiting the offside area to forty yards from each goal line. Londo* March 27. —The Football Association Council has accepted the amendments of the laws limiting offside to an a ea96 words
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Article88 1923-04-11 3 London. March 21,—A field of thirty ran in the race. A lergth separated the w liner and the second and half a lergth separated the second and the third. The “Also Rans.’’ Messrs. J. B. Beattie A Co., have received the following list of “also rails’ Monarch,88 words
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73 1923-04-11 3 London. March 21. —White Bud is owned. by the Glasgow bookmaker Dingley, who won fifty thousand over the race. The first prize in the Dublin sweepstake in aid of cancer research of £5.000 was won by a foremani in the Aniline works at73 words
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Article81 1923-04-11 3 London, March 27. —It i s understood that the forthcoming Budget will not contain anv proposal to tax betting. It >s st ted that betting transactions total over £2OO 000,000 yearly and a 10 per cert, tax would y’eld roughlv £20.000,000. Nevertheless the Chancellor fee’s81 words
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Article57 1923-04-11 3 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sampit for Deli and Asahan. .Ascot for Singapore and China. Benarty for Port Swettenham. I he following ships are in communication with the AVireless Stations at Penang—Ascot, Boeton, Lieutenant Delatour. Meinain, Planorbis, Soudan and Sunheath. Singapore—Burma Marti. Charon. City of Lincoln, Jutlandia. Lena. Namsang, Paris Maru.57 words
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Article438 1923-04-11 3 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday! RY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca Johore Singapore and Hongkong Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half an hour earlie! than the Ordinary mail. FOR AT Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson.Kuala Kuhn. Kuala 7.15 a.m Lumpur, Klang. Port438 words
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Article172 1923-04-11 3 Delhi. April 3. —The Dar-es-Salam (Tan ganyika) Indian Assoc.ation has wired as follows: The Tanganyika Government have promulgated three rew commercetaxing ordinances commencing on April 1. They are the profits tax. pedlars’ ai d traders’ licensing ordinances. Owing to the deplorable state of trade the burden is172 words
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Advertisement320 1923-04-11 3 bT 3 The standard Reliable. Sturdy 2 <.« Motor to.. i.id.. always Efficient < y JXj Call at Agents Agents: WEARNE BROS. Ltd., L KX)C*£r XJC PENANG. 1 J j The British ijj |s|d|E/) Sianaard VvVi i aWWifiiV. VJWnSHffi Bukit Mertajam Motor, General Engineering Contracting Co., BUKIT MERTAJAM, Importers of320 words
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Advertisement25 1923-04-11 3 TO PRINTERS We hold a large stock of Kidd’s Printing Ink*? {ln various To be disposed of at reduced prices. The Pinang Gazette Press. limited25 words
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Advertisement117 1923-04-11 3 r yV' w *4--- —-fr V j PRITCHARD I CO., LTD. 1 J NEW STOCKS TO HAND f j i A Visit to Our I Ladies’ •kA Department, will reveal an attractive selection of new and 1 ■I dainty underwear at conspicuously moderate prices. II!! ill Fine Hand-embroidered Lawn and117 words
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Article910 1923-04-11 4 The Exide Battery and its Service. In fitting Irouclad-Flxide batteries to their new electric vehicles, which they purchased for conservancy purposes, the Penang Municipal Commissioners at one and the same time exhibited sound business acumen and added another tribute to the many already bestowed upon the makers of910 words
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Article149 1923-04-11 4 ELECTRIC VEHICLES NOW IN OPERATION. The electric vehicles purchased by the Penang Municipality to be used in the collection of refuse were put into commission for the first time on Tuesday morning. The vehicles, of which there are five, are fitted with electrically operated side tipping bodies and149 words
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Article171 1923-04-11 4 New A oi k. March 13.—A girl of 18. Miss Evelyn Lyons, of Escanaba. Michigan, was shown to-day to hav? hoased the doctor-, newspapers, an the public. Dr. Harry L Def net. the city health officer, and several doctor have declared that in attempting t take the171 words
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Article741 1923-04-11 4 SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Penang Municipal Commission was held in the Municipal Chambers last evening. There were present :—Mr. J. S. W. Arthur (president), Mr. C. R. Samuel, Mr. J. HPedlow, Dr. Lim Guan Cheng, Hon. Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Hon. Mr. P. K. Nambyar,741 words
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Article418 1923-04-11 4 —“Straits Times.” STRANGE TRAGEDY OFF COAST OF JAVA. On Saturday, March 31, the British community of Java were shocked to learn that one of their number, Mr. L. G.J. Van Breda, of the Union Insurance Society of Canton’s Sourabaya branch, had met with a tragic end whilst.—“Straits Times.” - 418 words
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Article51 1923-04-11 4 The result of a P.C.C. tennis tie played yesterday was Doubles Handicap Class “A”—Mrs. Gardner and H.C.D. Davies beat Mrs. R. N. Hamilton and B. W. B. Powell 6—3, 6—2. The final tie in the Profession Pairs fixed for to-morrow, has been postponed till Tuesday, the 17th51 words
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Article28 1923-04-11 4 A Cricket match between the Penang Cricket Club and the Indian Recreation Club will be played on Saturday, the 14th April, at 2-15 p.m.. at the Esplanade.28 words
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Article101 1923-04-11 4 London. March 28. —The Hurlingham Polo Committee have definitely decided to challenge the American Polo Association for the America Cup in 1924. The Selection Committee has been formed with Lord Wimbome as Chairman, Colonels Edward Miller and Gerald Ritson have been nominated members of Committee. It is expected101 words
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39 1923-04-11 4 London, March 25. —Marquess Douglas of Clydesdale competing in the Scottish Amateur Boxing Championship, outpointed Henderson, a hefty miner, in the preliminary, but lost to a Leith rivetter, Robinson, or points after a gruelling bout.39 words
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Article91 1923-04-11 4 The two principal races of the V.R.C. autumn meeting at Flemington resulted as under:— Newmarket Handicap. 6 furlongs Sunburst. 8.9, 1. Easingwold, 8.5, 2: All Serene 6.7, 3. 30 started. Betting: 4to 1 agst winner, 14’s 2nd., 15’s 3rd. Time. 1.12 (a record). Won by half length, third91 words
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Advertisement380 1923-04-11 4 FLUSH KIDNEYS TO-DAY FEEL 100/,. BETTER TO MORROW. Medical authority says Kidney Pains, Backache, etc., simply have to <o when you wash out the acids and impurities which form their direct and only cause. Advises drinking alkaline medicinal water. Easily prepared at home. What would you think of anyone who380 words
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Advertisement802 1923-04-11 4 O ADVERTISEMENTS. province wellesl Ev flUVCniioumun VOLUNTEER CORps POSITIONS VACANT. CAMP, Saturday 14th and Sunday, 15th WANTED Indian Dresser for Taiping RnWr plantations Hospital, Trong. Members attend ng Cam» sh(lul(| j Ku lan nlxO N Trong. v,th them B,anke,s an <> Pillows. Apply PR- I'lX Camp l>eds and Mosquito nets802 words
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Article3107 1923-04-11 5 F.M.S. GENERAL REPORT. The Geiier.il Report of the F. M.S. ■jetr- nchinent Commission, dated Kuala .January 10, 1923 states ■four first duty being to ascertain wheBher general reductions were necessary |HKd if so, to what extent, we devoted a ■pisiderable amount of our time to hearwitnesses ami examining3,107 words
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Article202 1923-04-11 5 After many months of slackness, the British steel industry is experiencing a marked revival of trade. The price of finished steel is up by £T 30s. a ton, and, it is stated, order* are coming forward in good volume. “The reason for this revival,’’ said one of202 words
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Advertisement60 1923-04-11 5 NO MATTER WHAT A WOMAN’S AGE she’ll find help in Pinkettes, the dainty little pilules which ensure daily regulaiity. Taken occasionally when needed, keen the system cloan, the skin clear, the berath sweet, dispel sick headaches and bilious attacks. Of dealers, or post free--60 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams60 words
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Advertisement351 1923-04-11 5 J 0 I fe n'n r d i Yv' j I x, A Mothei says At three months jX djmy Baby was wasting. 1 tried Glaxo, and he gradually recovered and gained weight. Since then he has never looked back." Why Baby cries Baby cries to let you know that351 words
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Article1129 1923-04-11 6 Every true friend of Ireland, the Free State and of the British Empire will be gladdened by the news of improving conditions in the Irish situation. A marked degree of optimism is said to have characterised resolutions passed by the meeting of Roman Catholic dignatories at Dublin,1,129 words
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Article34 1923-04-11 6 Clifford. —6th April at the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur to Mrs. G. F. W. Clifford, a daughter. Downey.—6th Mai ch at Kuala Lumpur. to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Downey, Kuala Pilah —a son.34 words
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Article1115 1923-04-11 6 The final report of the Commission on the r. M. The Railway Department conRailways. tains much that is of a very critical, even slating, character. Lack of space compels us to hold over the report till to rro issue. The Commission states that tne general policy in1,115 words
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Article80 1923-04-11 6 The homeward mail, by the Doi;, closes at 6 p.m. on Friday, the I. instant. 3'he homeward mail, by the Ibr closes at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the instant. The P. O. Packet Nyanza. i> to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Satnrt the 14th instant. This steamer80 words
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Article303 1923-04-11 6 The health statement for the V cipality of George Town for tin ending 7th April. 1923. showtotal of 60 deaths—37 males in females—the death-rate being 24..”>'' mille. per annum, compared 26.41 in the preceding week amiin the corresponding year. The chief causes of umr were fever 10. phthisis303 words
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Advertisement235 1923-04-11 6 ii ii ——r NAPIER JOHNSTONE’S L “N. J. CLUB” SCOTCH WHISKY. V*f NEVER CHANGES f First made in Same to-day .S' 1745 Sole Importers Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd., A (Incorporated in Shanghai) PENANG. jtf g o XF- -=t GREAT REDUCTION j i IN PRICE OF I ROYAL TYPEWRITERS. i X*235 words
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Advertisement14 1923-04-11 6 E. O. Friday, 13th April GUEST NIGHT. THE GLOBETROTTERS will appear between the Dancing.14 words
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Miscellaneous21 1923-04-11 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.15 p.m. 4.40 p.m. To-morrow. 11. 9 a.m. 4.46 a.m. 10.52 p.m. 5.15 p.m.21 words
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Obituary97 1923-04-11 6 DEATHS Robertson. —At Donnachie. Blackmore. Essex, on Friday the 6th instant Elsie, beloved wife of D. Graeme Robertson, Sr. (By cable). >De Souza. —On April 7. at 7. St. Thomas' Walk. Singapore. Joseph Alfred de Souza, youngest son of the late M. I de Souza. PENNF.FATHER. —On April 8. at97 words
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Article370 1923-04-11 7 Martyrs Eulogised. HER CI NO S FL'NERAL ORATION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Berlin, April 10. Ihe Reichstag was packed to hear Herr uno s funeral oration on the Hnctiins of the incident at K’upps. The jSags were half-masted, and the ha! l Wa> draped in black, all the[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 370 words
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Article40 1923-04-11 7 LEADERS DEPORTED. Kovno, April 10. The leaders of the German Lithua nian Home League, including th. president and secretary and the editor of the “Memel Rundschau,” have been depoi ted to Germany. The local members were arrested.40 words
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Article193 1923-04-11 7 ■]R JOHN JORDAN’S VIEWS. London, April 10. Sir John Jordan, in a letter to the Kimes” on the subject, of the (hi ■e drug traffic, says he cannot ei. ■Tse the statement by Chinese ih'C ■erest in the suppression campaign ■1907-17 was due Io a desire193 words
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Article30 1923-04-11 7 ■MERICAN TARIFF BILL NOT RESPONSIBLE. Washington, April 10. Bjic Tuiilt Commission, investigathigh price <»l sugar, assiße 1 A^^^fcsidi'iil Harding .hat the new larifl ,H responsible therefor.30 words
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Article294 1923-04-11 7 Prompt Action Necessary. 1 Rcuier’s Telegrams. London, April 10. I In* House of Commons debated a motion, urging the Government to enforce a policy of Imperial Trade Deve lopment without waiting for the Im perial Conference in October. Viscount Ednam laid stress on the necessity for prompt action1 Rcuier’s Telegrams. - 294 words
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Article193 1923-04-11 7 LEAGUE OF AMERICAN NATIONS SUGGESTED. Santiago de Chile. April 10. While no plenary meeting of the pan-American Conference was held yesterday, nearly all the commissions presented reports, which will be formally discussed at the plenary session on April 17. The most important reports dealt with the reorganisation of193 words
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Article97 1923-04-11 7 THE LEAGUE’S INTEREST. London, April 10. Mr. Harris, Secretary of the AntiSlavery Society, referring to Major Darlev’s allegations regarding slaveiv in Southern Abyssinia, says the whole question of slavery, not merely in Abyssinia, but elsewhere, has been placed on the agenda for September next, at the request of the97 words
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Article26 1923-04-11 7 London, April 10. Mr. Bonar Law. under his doctoi’* orders, is not participating in debate, at present, in order to rest his throat26 words
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Article225 1923-04-11 7 An Improving Atmosphere. Rente.’s Telegrams.] London, April 10. An early important development in the Irish situation is anticipated as the outcome of informal conversations between members oi the Irish Hierarchy, who are exploring peace proposals. The conversations culminated in a long meeting of Bishops in Dublin to-day, presided over| Rente.’s Telegrams.] - 225 words
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Article158 1923-04-11 7 GOVERNMENT DEFEAT. London, April 10. The Government was defeated by 145 votes to 138 on the Civil Service Estimates as regards the question of the treatment of ex-Service men. Government Defeated on Technical Motion. London, April 10. The Government defeat occurred or. a technical motion that158 words
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Article45 1923-04-11 7 A TRADE COMMISSIONER. Melbourne, March 10. The Hon. Mr. Bruce announces that he does not intend to appoint a Minister to Washington, preferri ig that diplomatic representations be made through Britain, but he will shortly appoint a Trade Commissione** in New York.45 words
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Article36 1923-04-11 7 ACCIDENT NEAR QUETTA. London, April 10. The Air Ministry announces that two British flying officers, D. Loch and H. Stringer, were killed while flying a Bristol Fighter 13 miles from Quetta on Saturday.36 words
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Article41 1923-04-11 7 P. O. MAIL SERVICE. London, April 10. The Post Office informed the Charman of the Far Eastern Section of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce that no effort is being spared to accelerate the P. O. Company’s service to the Far East.41 words
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SINGAPORE NEWS.
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Article157 1923-04-11 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Singapore, April 11. Ihe Hotel an Wijk reports a loss of $8,036, making a credit balance ai profit and loss account of $134. The loss was due to trade depression.. Expenditure could not be reduced at the same rate. Business decreased. An Unusual157 words
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Article44 1923-04-11 7 (From Our Own orrespondent.) Kuala Lumpur. April 11. Judgment was given for the plaintiffs for $3,700 in the action by tieStraits Steamship Companv again-t the I*.M.S. Bailway Administration relating to damage done to a steamei by steel lighters at Tumpat.44 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article257 1923-04-11 7 (To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”) Sir,—Your Leader on Monday on the Malay Peninsular Agricultural Association has. I hope been read by all Plante-,s. —the subject of research brought, up by the Chairman Mr. J. W. Kennedy, being of paramount interest. Mr. Kennedy, I257 words
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Article263 1923-04-11 7 (To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”) Sir, —It is proposed to build a coast road from North Beach to Tg. Tokong. I should dearly like to know whom this is likely to benefit.? Certainly not the property owners whose land runs down to the sea beach,263 words
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Article1249 1923-04-11 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. Coulson has assumed duty as Acting District Officer. Bindings. Inspector Pearson has been appointed to the Gambling Suppression Department. Mr. F.E. Becker has been appointed a member of the Indian Immigration Committee. H.E. the High Commissioner has appointed Mr. A.B.S. Boswell to be a Second Lieutenant in1,249 words
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Article65 1923-04-11 7 Au orchestral concert will lie given at the Runnymede Hotel to-night (Wednesday) at 9-30. when the following programme of music will l>e presented 1 Fantasia Traviata op: Verdi 2 l*iano Solo Rhapsody No. 2 Lizt 3 Overture Hungarian Lustspiel Keler Bela 4 Clar: Solo Second Concertino V. Bender65 words
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Article332 1923-04-11 8 London, April 3.—Whilst the Allies’ replies Io the Turkish counter-propo-sals are said to have produced a favourable impression in Constantinople. according l to the "‘Daily Telegraph” diplomatic correspondent, it is feared in Rome that events connected with the presumed murder of Ali Chukri Bey may lead332 words
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Article246 1923-04-11 8 London, March 29.—Nearly 100 members of the House of Commons, mostly Labourites, in a letter to ‘‘The Times” lament the failure or Lord Allenby’s policy in Egypt, and contend that there are now only two possible courses. ‘‘One is to revoke the Declaration of Ind(‘|H>nden<e approved last246 words
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Article123 1923-04-11 8 London, March 31.—The strike ol Aberdeen fishermen against th? landing of fish from Iceland by Ger man trawlers has lasted a month. Over 340 trawlers are idle while the Germans are daily landing large catches. Ihe lord Provost recently told a Imputation. of, .fishermen that thus bust123 words
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Article147 1923-04-11 8 London, March 27.—The ‘‘Da’b Mail’s” Moscow correspondent states that the Bolsheviks have decided on a great programme of persecution of al! Christian churches in Russia from th* first Sunday after Easter. A Church assembly will be summoned at which, the elections will be manipulated, so147 words
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Article145 1923-04-11 8 London, March 27.—“ The Tinies Riga correspondent -tales that oa the initiative of the Soviet Industri il Bank, a Volunteer Air Flee l Company has been founded m Russia with ti e avowed object of developing the air services during peace in order to figh. for the145 words
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Article230 1923-04-11 8 Loudon. March 28. Fhe new Post-master-General, Sir W. loyn-rn Hicks, in addition to the troubles of next year’s detailed Post Office e-’i mate-, is confronted with a new pro Idem overshadowing even departme i tai difficulties, namely, the extraordinary complications regarding br< ail casting license-. The British Broad,230 words
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141 1923-04-11 8 London, March 29. —‘‘Legislato--i-annot always be expected to anticipate human folly.” -aid Sir Mauri'» Hill, the Divorce Court Judge, commenting on a husband’s unprecedent I claim for damages, alleging defend ant’s misconduct, though the wife died months before the proceeding* commenced. The husband’s counsel contend that141 words
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Article71 1923-04-11 8 London, April 3. —A Port Said telegram says that the British steamer Circassia, bound for Liverpool from Bombay, has arrived at Suez with her cargo on fire in the forehold. No. 1 hold is being discharged in order t > reach the fire. The cargo consists71 words
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Article52 1923-04-11 8 London, March 27.—A Munich message says that horn dawn to dusk Hitler’s Fascist storm troops hav? been conducting elaborate military manoeuvres between Munich and Stannberg. The strength is estimated at 5,909. All the officers and the majority of men were in uniform and were armed with revolvers and52 words
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Article85 1923-04-11 8 Rome, March 28.—Herr Hugo Stir, nes, the German multi-millionaire, has left after an unsatisfactory visit. He saw no political personages. He en deavoured to sell to American financiers several of his Austrian and Italian properties as he is short of ready cash and is being85 words
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141 1923-04-11 8 London, March 29. —It is stated in London that the British and America' Governments have received communications from the German Government mentioning proposal- which it is pre pared to make in the event of negotiations in regard to the Ruhr. It is affirmed that Mr. Bonar141 words
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Article68 1923-04-11 8 Dus-eldorf, March 31.—Half-a-mil-lion German railwax men are threatened with expul-ion from the occupied territory by the placarded order of General Degoutte unless they resume work. I’he strikers are -till receiving pay from the German Government. I he French at Hoechst made anothe: big haul of money, amount »ug68 words
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Article34 1923-04-11 8 London, March 31.—The Milan cor. respondent of the “Daily Mail” statethat Herr Stinnes has unsuccessfully sounded Signor l-’inzi, I'nJer-Seeie-tary of State, regarding tin possib’. lity of Italian intervention in th' Ruhr.34 words
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Article150 1923-04-11 8 Loudon. March 30.—The Berlin co’-re.-pondent of “The T imes” -fates tha! the Government's dollar gold loan amounting to 50 million marks proved a profound disappointment. It is officially stated that half the amount has been subscribed, but th facts are that the leading banks and accepting150 words
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Article99 1923-04-11 8 London, March 31.—T he Paris cor respondent of ‘‘The Times” state* that M. Edouard Naville, a French Egyptologist, in a paper before the Academic des Inscriptions said tha 4 the tomb discovered by Lord Carnarvon was'not that which Tutankh-Amen prepared for himself and in which hwas99 words
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Article53 1923-04-11 8 London. March 28.—1 n the Hous' of Commons, Mr. Eyres Monsell stated that, in the interests of economy amt to necessitate t he red’ict ion of t e nun- hers of the Royal Marine division-, it was conseouently proposed to ama 1 gamate the Royal Marine Artillery53 words
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Article296 1923-04-11 8 London, March 21.—The “Daily Mail’s” Naples correspondent announces that new excavations in “T he Street of Abundance” in Pompeii have revealed most interesting detail.-. These have established that the houses were equipped with verandas. RoofL with original -tiles have been found. In the villas the interior walls296 words
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Article73 1923-04-11 8 London, March 31. Ihe Dub! n correspondent of “1 he 1 ime- states that the Master of the Roll-, sitting -pecially, refused a ‘habeas corpus’ motion in favour of O’Hara, who was deported on the 11th March and gave permi'-ion for the serving of a motion on73 words
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Article73 1923-04-11 8 London. April. 3. —After a lively debate, the liuk'pendent Labour Party's conference in London decided against total prohibition of the liquor traffic. A resolution was proposed affirming belief in public ownership and control as the best means of fighting drink ills, but an amendment to this73 words
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Article99 1923-04-11 8 One very satisfactory feature is noted in Connection with the surplus of 101 million sterl g which is the result'of the British financial year. This is the fact that whereas the revenue from income tax xvas cxnected to deebne by seventy million owing to reduction of the99 words
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Article55 1923-04-11 8 London, March 31.—The ‘‘Daily Mail states that Lord Carnarvon's illness has been the subject of curious comment from people crediting the superstition that evil is certair. to befall those who disturb the rest of the Pharaohs. .The Cairo correspondent of ‘‘The Times” states that Lord Carnarvon s55 words
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Article49 1923-04-11 8 London, March 28.—The Regist ai of the London Bankruptcy Court has approved of a scheme accepted by the creditors of Sir Thomas Beecham of 20s. in the £by four instalments of 55., the first of which is payable forthwith. Sir Thomas was granted a discharge.49 words
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Article193 1923-04-11 8 Vienna, March 9,—Dr. Hainisch the Federal President, recently invited a number of doctors, economists, and statisticians to discuss the question o the decline of births. In 1913 moye than 37,099 children were born in Vienna, in 1918 only some 19,000- In 1921 the births rose to193 words
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Article126 1923-04-11 8 London. March 28.—The Dublin correspondent of ‘‘The Times” reports a fierce fight in County Tipperary. Forty soldiers surprised a large body of Irregulars in the mountains nea Curreeny. Two prominent Irregul?.'’ leaders, both wealthy and popular farmers, named Sheedy and Ryan, were shot dead. During,an altercation in126 words
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Article124 1923-04-11 8 London, March 29.—A hunting correspondent writing m the papers with reference to the public uneasiness in connection with the Prince ot Wales’-, lacing exploits and criticisms on his horsemanship, says with reference to the accident at Aborfield that the Prince, who watched the first three race-124 words
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96 1923-04-11 8 London, March ‘2B.—Colonel W. G King (1.M.5., retd.), Colonel Sir R > nald Ross and Professor W. 1. Simpson (Professor of Hygiene in King College, London and an ex-Health Officer oi (’a! cutta), in a letter to ‘‘The Times,” criticise the Inchcape Committee’--proposal to abolish96 words
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Article126 1923-04-11 8 London, March 29.—The text ha been issued of Mr. Phillip Snowden’s Nationalisation of Land Bill which provides for the abolition of private property in land and (he transfer of all land in Britain, -which is not the property of the Crown or a public authority, to a126 words
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Article51 1923-04-11 8 London, Myrrh 28.—Captain Fred erirk Guest, in a letter to the “DaiL Mail” on the Royal Air Force say “H only the military authorities a.i I the Government of India were not so obstinate, the extended use of Royal Air Force would save India millions51 words
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Advertisement122 1923-04-11 8 A High-Class Guaranteed LEVER WATCH 4 V. Ihe four line-of letters in XT th... square stand lor Uu A 0 ai,a lw °d- is I’-to. RI Bl /--L !L Kr;,:,tee to J-end you. T K E| Al IZf&r.K Abso.u'.eiy Fite. r,e of c n rl |E-j2L I J?/* our lll122 words
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Advertisement591 1923-04-11 8 Stamp < Of Value I I As a coin of the realm, t| le 4 guinea has lo.ig passed out of circulation, in common with the 1 1 gold florin and the aa-el and i the noble, but uaiirie these p Others, it is stiil a fan.niar term, g and591 words
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Article1765 1923-04-11 9 ..I’VIFWOFTHE BRITISH MALAYA Kh VISIT. \tt e r a fine passage on the steamship Melchior Trent), the British Malaya otl>al Team arrived at Batavia on <nn<| iv morning April 1. and were met bv t In* officials of the West Java Football m .rd bv whom they1,765 words
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Article954 1923-04-11 9 MALAYA’S PART. The plan, and perspective drawing of a proposed Malaya Pavilion were received early in February. Tliie Exhibition Architect had designed a building with a covered area of 22.500 square feet and an open court of 5,000 square feet. Provision was also made for further extensions to954 words
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Article117 1923-04-11 9 PENANG. APRIL 11, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/8 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 7/32 3 Credit 2/4 1/2 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 174 V 3 days’sight Private „178 3 Bombay Demand Bank 174 2 g Madras Demand Bank 174?»117 words
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Article82 1923-04-11 9 NEW COUPONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 11. I’he Customs officials at Port Swe<tenham seized a tongkang, which was proceeding in a southerly direction with 1(M) pikuls of smuggled rubber. Five arrests have been made. It is notified that the rubber coupons were replaced by a82 words
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Article53 1923-04-11 9 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Church Street, Penang reports the prices of rubber realised at their Auction Rooms to-dayl cents per lb. Good Average QualitySmoked Sheet 55 to 564 Unsmoked Plain Sheet 43 to 454 Fine Brown Crepe 51 to 52 Brown Crepe 50 to 51 Bark Crepe53 words
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Article39 1923-04-11 9 11th April, 1923. Local. cts. {Smoked Sheet 57 Fine Pale Crepe 57 Unsmoked Sheet 53 SINGA- (Smoked Sheet 57] PORE (Crepe 57’ London and New York. r (Smoked Sheet 15.44 d London Crepp R4sd New York G34]39 words
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Article15 1923-04-11 9 The following is an additional rubber output for March lbs. Sungei Arak 3.53015 words
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Article62 1923-04-11 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following London prices, on April 10 Spot £215 up £1.25.6d 3 mos. buying 215.15 s 1 3 selling 216 1 The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London, April 10, £215 ’spot, and £215.15$ three months buying, £216 selling. Local. April 11th:62 words
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Article243 1923-04-11 9 Benares Opium p. chest $5.000,(X) noin. Cloves no stock Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 80s 1105... Coconuts per 1,000 46.00 sellers Copra Sundried 12.50 sellers Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per bag do do243 words
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Article1123 1923-04-11 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. S g 43 NAMES g, g. 2 O RUBBER [Dollar.] c S c 0 Allenby Rubber Co 1 15 1 z 25 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 20 1 40 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 10 2 30 Ayer Hitam Plantiug Syndicate 12 5013 50 Ayer Kuning1,123 words
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Advertisement162 1923-04-11 9 Everyday Injuries like cuts, burns and scalds if promptly treated with Zam-Buk cannot become festered and poisoned. Zam-Buk promptly soothes pain and inflammation. Being powerfully antiseptic, it kills and excludes disease germs and ensures clean, quick healing. Zam-Buk supersedes fatty impure oil .ments and salves. Zam-Buk is a s< ientific162 words
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Article581 1923-04-11 10 .—“lt T.” We recently recorded in these columns the death of Mr. John Wanamaker. one of America’s most famous commercial magnates, and merchants in every land can find much of value and interest in a study of the methods and ideas introduced or established by.—“lt T.” - 581 words
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Article110 1923-04-11 10 Apr.ll—Football. P C’.C. v ”D Coy. P.V. 5.1.5 p.m. 12— Football. H.Q. vs C. Coy P.V.1.. Esplanade. 13— Town Club, Meeting. 2.15 p.m. 11—M.F.A. Cuptie. Hutton Lane F.C. vs Crescent F.C. M.F.A. ground. 5.15 p.m. 15—P.S.C. Monthly Handicaps. A Class s(> yards. B Class 50 yards, 11 a.m.110 words
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Article59 1923-04-11 10 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from > to 7 p.m.. to-day:— 1 March To the Front Hume 2 Overture La Sirene Auher 3 Waltz M imie Mills 4 Selection The Lady of the Rose Gilbert 5 Fox Trot Do59 words
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Article284 1923-04-11 11 Rangoon, April s.—After. Tuesday’s easier close the rice market was anythin,, but robust in tone yesterday. The previous day European millers sold 1000 tons of meedon for April Milling at Rs. 510 and small millers 700 tons of the same quality at Rs. 520. It was evident284 words
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238 1923-04-11 11 Calcutta, April 2. —With reference to the statement by Earl Winterton in the House of Commons on March 26 to the effect that Dr. W. M. McGovern had contravened the Frontier Regulations and went to Tibet without the permission of the Tibetan Government and without the238 words
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Article221 1923-04-11 11 Jessore. April 1. —The Bengal Provincial Conference discussed to-day a means of regaining freedom and eventually passed by 223 votes to 176 an amendment substituting Swaraj for political freed dom. The matter was discussed at great length, both the original motion and th<amendment finding supporters. After seventeen221 words
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Advertisement77 1923-04-11 11 When a man asserts his djobeuex in advertising, ask him whose soap he uses, whose beverages he drinks In nine cases out of ten they will be advertised articles, and though he states that he has not changed his taste for years it proves not so much that he is77 words
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Advertisement522 1923-04-11 11 A 10-Day Tube of Pepsodent Every home A I v*VJ is welcome. Simply mail the coupon. ■kw Ltfrll Bell®® of India English Ladies Spanish Beauties Beauties of All Races Women of some 50 nations now whiten teeth in this way Do you know that millions of people, all the on522 words
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Advertisement1352 1923-04-11 12 r— “El LERMAN” LINE Nippon Yusen Kaisha. THF lil IT I? 7J T IV I? T T ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL (Incorporated in Japan) lllßi 1 STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.. UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. (Incorporated in England.) IMPERIAI JAPANESE GOVERNMENT HOMEWARD. CI (Subject to alteration without Notice.)1,352 words
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Advertisement592 1923-04-11 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES., (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government) P. o. SAILINGS. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE. From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London Leave Penan* about about NYANZA Apr. 13 DONGOLA Apr. 12 SARDINIA592 words
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