Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 August 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-08-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 185. VOL LXXXI. TUESDAY, 14th AUGUST, 1823. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement326 1923-08-14 1 f ihi hlilllllillU WuMmlßl'H.-ilMl’iil'lU'»»*» 11 K- MATSUO, j Japanese Dentist g I pil, Bishop Street, PENANG. BUSINESS HOUKS FROM j j 9AM. TO 5 P.M. !C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD., g S niTmenTAirn n> ibw S br.t.sh I bituminous paint, i LIMIT THE CONSUMPTION to eliminate the Carbon and your326 words
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Advertisement14 1923-08-14 1 a T. NAGATA, S ta j DENTIST. a NEXT DOOR TO “THE DISPENSARY." J14 words
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Article865 1923-08-14 2 INTERESTING EXPLANATION. A Scientific Correspondent of the “Ran- goon Times” says the legend of a struggling buried giant explains volcanic ac tion almost as satisfactorily as any of the theories to which exact knowledge has yet led. When the earth was thought to be a sphere; of molten865 words
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Article411 1923-08-14 2 THREE YEARS’ VOYAGE. Nodding at its moorings by Dartmouth is the Amaryllis, a tiny yawl of 28 tons gross, which during the last three years, has nosed its watery way round the world. She belongs to Lieut. G.H.P. Muhlhausen, R.N.R., who, with only three411 words
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Article390 1923-08-14 2 Messrs James F. Hutton Co.. Ltd., Manchester, reported on Wednesday, July 18th. as follows:—The raw material shews little change, the day-to-day fluctuations for Spot Mid American at Liverpool not getting very far away from 16. Quotations for futures are shew-ing-signs of getting within more reasonable limits,390 words
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Article49 1923-08-14 2 “S T”. Hongkong, August 10.—Following the sensational murder of a Chinese detective in a main street hpr-< the Government are increasing the penalties for unlawful possesion of arms to ten years’ hard labour nnd a flogging. The law will be enforced with the utmost rigour.—“S T”.“S T”. - 49 words
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Advertisement987 1923-08-14 2 Short Classified PENANC DAIBY COMPAWY A J Pure Fresh Milk from selected Australian Advertisements. Cows Milking by Machinery and bottles sterilized with steam for each delivery. Wanted, For Sale, To Let, &c., Limited quantities in 10 oz. and 20 oz. bottles are now available, and intending can be inserted in987 words
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Advertisement646 1923-08-14 2 Something f nr FRRE advice ox ELECTRIC ENERGY The Municipal El wlricit partment i„ now prepay W applications for the Snnnl energy for driving w wkab tones at exception,,,, i* Gticura b WataH Fer Ysar Hair ramping. On retiring.rub spots of dandruff and Milling, Pin Hauling pl itching with Cuticura646 words
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Article652 1923-08-14 3 |j v 31,— Heavy rain almost t the country again interfered threuP 1 Sussex and Hampshire t heii engagement, the ."Xing by «■'K ht «'■cketß, and of f'» r Derby. Yorkshire, Essex and th r na<l to be contented with first b "1 is ions while in the652 words
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Article207 1923-08-14 3 London, July 31. —Goodwood was shorn of its customary brilliance by dark skies and heavy showers, but the attendance was not materially affected. Fleets of charabancs and hundreds of taxis brought a huge London contingent, while theie were the usual parties of distinguished guests from neighbouring coun-try-houses.207 words
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Article48 1923-08-14 3 London, August 1. —The Goodwood Plate result is as follows: 1. Trossach Girl. 2. Tematin. 3. Silvester. The betting was: 7-1. 5-1, and 3-1 respectively. Nine ran, and the race was won by* a short head, one and a half lengths separating second and third.48 words
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Article57 1923-08-14 3 London. August 2 —The Goodwood Cup betting was Triumph 4-5 and Bucks Hussar 9-4. The only other horse to go to the post was Ramus, who was left at the post and did not participate in the race but came under the starter’s orders at the price57 words
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Article38 1923-08-14 3 London. July 30. —The following is the betting for the Stewards’ Cup:—6 to 1 against Fpinard, 10 to 1 against Precious. 100 to 9 against Jarvie. and 100 to 7 against Linby and Friar’s Melody.38 words
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Article89 1923-08-14 3 London, August 3.—ln the annual Invitation Lawn Tennis Tournament at Seabright, New Jersey, four British women —Miss McKane, Mrs. Beamish. Mrs. Cox ell, and Miss Hooker —defeated their American opponents. Norris Williams beat Brian Norton, 6 —3, 6 —3. and meets W. Johnston in the final.89 words
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Article34 1923-08-14 3 London, July 29. —The Prince of AX ales has given a commission for the purchase of the best pony obtainable for use in the challenge for the International Polo Cup next year.34 words
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Article144 1923-08-14 3 London, July 31.—Reviewing the London polo season the “Morning Post” special correspondent says the most interesting feature was undoubtedly the presence of The Tigers, but for’which there should have been a singular lack of sparkle about the whole proceedings. He considers Major Atkinson strengthened his reputation here.144 words
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Article90 1923-08-14 3 Experience has shown that tho management of the fund established by the Agricultural Loans ordinance’ for the purpose of agricultural loans would work more easily if it were in the hands of the Government instead of in the hands of the loan Commissioners. A Bill about to come90 words
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Article1416 1923-08-14 3 GREAT DIFFICULTIES OF ORGANISATION. A special correspondent of the “Observer’ says it seems that the only way really to improve agriculture in Russia s to revive the export of grain. The difference between the price obtained in the home market and that prevailing in the world market1,416 words
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Article171 1923-08-14 3 The following new books have been received at Penang Library All in a Life Time, by Henry Morgenthau *****. Aaron’s Rod, by D. H. Law’rence D 8631. An Autobiography, by Elizabeth But ler *****. Captain Bload, by Rafael Sabatini D 8634. Da Silva’s Widow’, by Lucas Malet D171 words
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Article75 1923-08-14 3 Secret society disturbances have been giving the police! a good deal of trouble lately. A mob of Chinese went to lorong 3, Geylang, and wrecked a shop, two coffee-stalls, and also attacked a coff |e stall keeper with spiked poles and knives, inflicting terrible injuries abqut the75 words
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Advertisement384 1923-08-14 3 I /r Seventeenth International MOTOR EXHIBITION 2nd-10th. NOV. 1923 Organised by The Society A. °F Motor Manufacturer* and Traders Ltd.. 83 PALL MALL, LONDON. S.WJ International Commercial MOTORTRANSPORT ROADS DEVELOPMENT OLYMPIA EXHIBITION _______(lncluding Town Planning Section) LONDON NOV .22nd.-DEC. Ist. 1923 I I 1 THE BEST COSTS LEAST. When you384 words
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Article504 1923-08-14 4 His Excellency the High Coinmissoner has gone up Taiping Hill. Mr. W. L. Con lay, Commissioner of Police F. M. S., is in on Ipoh duty. Mr. E. T. Wiltshire of Messrs. Derrick and Company. Singapore is staying at the E. and O. Mr. J. H. Burden,504 words
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Article190 1923-08-14 4 The second annual Convention of the North District Epworth League of the Methodi st-Episcopal Church will be hold in Penang from August 11 tn 20 inclusive. The meetings of the Convention will be held in the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School. Anson Road, where there will be discussions on190 words
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Article81 1923-08-14 4 London. July 30. —Civil List pensions granted this year include: —£100 each to Miss Kawara Kitchener, step-sister of the late Earl Kitchener, the widow of Sir Leslie Ward, Mr. H. C. SeppingsWright, and Lieutenant-Colonel Godwin Austen, and £75 to Mr. Morley Roberts. The annual meeting of the81 words
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Article226 1923-08-14 4 THE TENNIS DOUBLES FINAL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, August 14. In the Singapore tennis doubles final, Koizumi and Asano defeated Kitch and rtermark 6-4. 6-2. The Japanese were worthy winners and proved far too clever and consistent for their opponents. Their courtcraft was superior, whilst their volleying226 words
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Article71 1923-08-14 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. August 14. The Hon. Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, the Resident of Perak, was At Home yesterday, to enable Perak people to meet the acting Chief Secretary, the Hon. Mr. E. S. Hose. The weather was excellent and the large assembly71 words
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Article405 1923-08-14 4 SECOND PERFORMANCE AT TOWN HALL. Last night’s attendai ce at the Town Hall for the second performance of the Truants was larger than on Saturday—a convincing proof of the favourable impression that this clever company of entertainers made u|xjn the audience on the occasion of their initial appearance405 words
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Article315 1923-08-14 4 A BUSY WEEK. What promises to be the most interesting week in the history of the Penang Polo Club, commenced yesterday at the Polo Ground, when three teams entered the American Tournament for the Swee Lee Challenge Cup, open to all comers. The teams were as follows315 words
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Article175 1923-08-14 4 PENANG’S NARROW WIN. The following were the results of the golf matches played at Malakoff on Sun lav between Penang and Province Wellesley. Penang won by five matches to four. The Penang pairs are mentioned first. F. S. Gibson and J. G. Brown beat Wilson and Gray,175 words
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Article283 1923-08-14 4 (From our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. August 13. The first half-yearly general meeting of the Perak Sports Association was held at th*- Ipoh Club on Saturday, with Mr. S. Brayshay in the chair. The others present were Messrs. Whitworth (Kampar), Wylie (Lower Perak), P. H. Hennessey and A.283 words
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Article717 1923-08-14 4 TOWN LIGHTING. The report of the Municipal Engineer of George Town says the improvement of town lighting was carried on during 1922 as the Electrical Department extended the mains and overhead systems. Forty-five oil lamps were removed and two hundred and twentyone additional electric lamps provided. On January717 words
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129 1923-08-14 4 USE BABY’S OWN TABLETS AGAINST THESE ILLS. Climatic conditions in the Far East are extremely hard on little ones, especially at this time of the year. Sudden changes of temperature, damp heat, the» chill which follows hot close days, all tend to129 words
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Article317 1923-08-14 4 [To The Editor of the “p; 11 nan? ft,, Sir.—You have appß performance of Hon’b le T r c Nambyar on the above L P v Voices and have very bare for the public man who knows Main-/ n are faulty, thoughtless He has ignored the econon.i He317 words
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Article111 1923-08-14 4 [(To t£>e Editor of the “Pinang Gazette."] Str, —l beg to inform you that, at the request of Yeoh Chai Lai, the Amateur Flyweight Champion of Malava, I wish to arrange some further fights for him in the near future. Chai Lai, although he scales only 7 stone111 words
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Article197 1923-08-14 4 There was a full attendance of 1 Bar. in the Supreme Court, Penan-', M morning, when the proceedings < f Court of Appeal were opened before L Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennar,! Hon. Mr. Justice A. V. Brown. At the outset, the Chief.lust»197 words
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Advertisement428 1923-08-14 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITIONS VACANT. There are a few vacancies in the Kedah Clerical Service for boys who have passed the Junior Cambridge Examination. Applications should be sent to the Assistant Adviser. Alor Star. Send copies of testimonials etc. and state Malax qualification. WANTED a Chinese Clerk w*th thorough knowledge of428 words
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Advertisement29 1923-08-14 4 s.s. pembrokeshh® per Consignees of re! ,v r'steamer from Em;°P e a that she is due here ,n 16th instant, and vii Roads. f pl. porSTEAP A (Incorpoude* ’A29 words
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Miscellaneous66 1923-08-14 4 Corinne Griffith solves the problem in an intensely dramatic manner in It Isn’t Bein? Done this Season LYRIC THEATRES, Ltd., Theatre Rovat. Penant Road. From Monday, IWi to Wednesday, 15th August. Use men but never trust them The Little Wanderer Reels 5 The Guile of Women Reels 5 Marriage A66 words
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Article183 1923-08-14 5 July 26.—One solution of the in buying and selling owing to 1 I,inward rush of the mark, says the ‘hi,, correspondent of The Times,” i the impossibility of buying any--111 a> T he shortage of money which reS from the failure of the effort to nt183 words
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Article132 1923-08-14 5 London. July 29,—The special correst)dent of The Times”'in Berlin says that the collapse of the Communist deini',nstration has removed from the public the feai of dangers of bloodshed. Attenhon is now centred in the political crisis. F i the past month people of all shades ~f ..pinion132 words
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Article104 1923-08-14 5 London, July 30.— The Paris correspondent ot Ihe I imes says that the French consider the Belgian reply, as modified, clear anti unequivocal. Though stiess is laid on the point that there is no fundamental difference in the two pujits of view* it is admitted that Beige,m,104 words
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Article217 1923-08-14 5 L iiiF n. July 31. The Cologne corresp"i 0 lit of The Times” writes: —The spectacle of dealers storming wagons in the market place and pressing list 'J' <>f paper money on to peasants «all lath regard to the prices and the v.< wht- eoods was217 words
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Article35 1923-08-14 5 1 ""don, July 31.— The Times” Lobby 1 'a'pondent states that the Italian re--I■'irmly approves the British atti- d expresses willingness to support 1 tan in any action considered neC(l Ssary.35 words
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Article110 1923-08-14 5 1 August 5. A Cologne message I 1 rench student named Matinel n convicted by the British sum'j" ,l ‘rt of insulting the British flag y l, d with the utmost leniency, j b liberately detached the Union lh 111 die bonnet of the CommanderII I110 words
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216 1923-08-14 5 London, July 31. —The special correspondent of ‘‘The Times” in Paris referring to the French view’ of conditions in Germany says It is becoming increasingly probable that it has been left too late to avert the most formidable crisis Europe has experienced since the216 words
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141 1923-08-14 5 London, August 2. —Insurmountable walls seem to be erected on all sides says “The Times” Paris correspondent summing up the French statements. France's demand for occupation of the Ruhr until the Reparations are paid is the wall France has built. The British demand for an141 words
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Article166 1923-08-14 5 London, August 3. —“The Times” Paris correspondent states that, suddenly mak ing up his mind that no documents should be concealed, M. Poincare has published a long memorandum sent to Britain on the 6th July justifying the French attitude. Previously M. Poincare objected to publication on the166 words
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Article133 1923-08-14 5 London, July 27.—Six thousand guests attended Their Majesties’ garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon. Lords and ladies, celebrities in science, commerce, and the arts, diplomats, members of the Government with their wives and numerous Labour members were amongst ».the brilliant throng. There was133 words
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Article173 1923-08-14 5 London, July 27. —Giving evidence at the resumed hearing of tha Turf law suit Beary, thd Irish jockey, who is being sued for £BOO by Mr. Joseph Boam, described the race in which Iron Ore met her death. He said that whftfi Iron Ore dropp?id back he173 words
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Article205 1923-08-14 5 London, August 4.—Encouraged by blue skies and bright sunshine record crowds have departed for the seaside, the countryside, and the Continent to spend the most popular outdoor holiday of the year. A most notable feature is the number of travellers crossing the Channel, which is estimated at205 words
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Article162 1923-08-14 5 London, July 28. —About 1,500 Liberals of the Parliamentary division of Cambridgeshire subscribed gifts which were presented to Mr. Montagu and his wife at a garden party at Cambridge this afternoon. Mr. MacCallum Scott said that Mr. Montagu had left his mark graven on the constitution of162 words
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Article156 1923-08-14 5 London, July 30. —The Select Committee on the Matrimonial Causes Regulation of Reports Bill have issued a special report on the Bill, the title of which is changed to the Judicial Proceedings Regulation of Reports Bill. The report says while the committee regretfully accepts the evidence that,156 words
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Article189 1923-08-14 5 London. July 27. —“The Times Lobby correspondent says that Sir Samuel Hoare s statement makes it clear that the Government has only agreed to the principle of the Burney airship scheme, but the details will be worked out without delay. Th Cabinet has already decided that the189 words
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Article83 1923-08-14 5 London, August 1. —An elaborate series of experiments of dummy bombing of a battleship by naval aircraft were carried out off the Isle of Wight to-day and were somewhat of a failure owing to bad weather. The battleship Agamemnon, wirelessly steered frjm a destroyer83 words
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Article274 1923-08-14 5 London, August 5. —The Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom has issued a statement in the course of which it says that the Dominions want cheaper transport but it is vain to expect this until they substantia 11 j- reduce their own port and ofh274 words
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Article133 1923-08-14 5 London, July 26.—The increase of imports of German-made jute goods in Great Britain was called attention to in the House of Commons by Mr. Grenfell (City of London), who declared that 4,573,000 square yards of such goods were imported into London in the period December, 1922, to133 words
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73 1923-08-14 5 London. July 29. —Lord Rothermere, who was Secretary for the Air when the naval and military branches of the Air Force were amalgamated, in an article in “The Daily Mail” declares it was a purely war expedient and he never contemplated its continuance after73 words
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79 1923-08-14 5 London, July 31. “The‘ Daily Mail states that neither motors nor horses will be used to convey Lady Rachael Caven dish to church on the occasion of hei wedding on Saturday. She will ride in an old and famous victoria, last used by King Edward79 words
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Article67 1923-08-14 5 London, August 1. —In the House of Commons. Lieutenant-Colonel Guinness, replying to Mr. Thomsoij, said the War Office employees numbered 2.82 G compared with 1,580 before the War. There was no prospect of reduction of staff, inasmuch as the permanent organisation of the post war army was67 words
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Article42 1923-08-14 5 ■London, August 4. —A steward aboard a vessel at Barry Docks, which recently left Karachi after calling at Durban, is suspected of suffering from bubonic plague. The ship is rigidly isolated, and the patient'has been removed to a sanatorium.42 words
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Article40 1923-08-14 5 Teheran, August 4. —Under the patronage of the Crown Prince, the Persian Red Lion and Sun Society, corresponding to the Red Cross Societies, has been inaugurated with the Minister for V ar, Sardar Sepah, as President.40 words
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Article34 1923-08-14 5 Teheran, July 29. —The British Minister returned by air to-day from his conference with the Iraq authorities on the subject of the exiled Persian priests. He ma’de the trip in five hours.34 words
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Advertisement188 1923-08-14 5 -QBIG VALUE AT IWHITEAWAY’S f ONCE A YEAR CLEARANCE I' SALE NOW PROCEEDING. J (F V o °F 1 Irish White Lawn Handkerchief FLEECY with one meh hemstitched border o 1 Size COAT OWEATER Sale Price White Wool Coat Sweaters. $2 per dozen. Usually $10.50. Sale Price $6.75. [idSmrl I188 words
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Article1190 1923-08-14 6 We are sorry, but not surprised, at the tone of the Paris press comments. They would appear to confirm the view which has been expressed with uncompromising force and consistency by M. Poincare. France is evidently as determined as ever to persist in the policy of occupation1,190 words
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Article1401 1923-08-14 6 Major H.R. Cayzer. who developed a convenient illness and A By-Election. resigned to enable Colonel Leslie Wilson, defeated in St. George’s (Westminster) at the general election in November, to contest South Portsmouth in a by-election in December, has been returned again to Parliament by the same constituency1,401 words
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Article266 1923-08-14 6 The homeward mail, by the An- '(I--closes at noon to-morrow. The homeward mail, by th»* x closes at 6 p.m. on fhms< ay. 16th instant. r n ,i Mails despatched by M.M. Aug P. O. Khiva are expected to arm London on or about the same d.in Mails266 words
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Advertisement34 1923-08-14 6 E. O. Tuesday, 14th, August —Guest Night— Dancing. Wednesday, 15th August—Special Tiffin, Orchestra .—Orchestral Concert £9-45 p.m. J Dancing on* Saturday 18th, instead of Friday. Saturday, 18th August —Special Tiffin, Orchestra. —Special Dinner Dance.34 words
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Miscellaneous118 1923-08-14 6 To-night.! To-night!! Harmston’s Circus WITH AN ENTIRE NEW JJOMPANY 30 STAR ARTISTES 30 HEADED BY THE MARVELLOUS ARCOS TROUPE Positively the. Most Sensational, the Most Suprising, the Most Spectacular and Astounding Flying Act ever seen in the East. GRAND OPENING NIGHT! Tuesday, 14th August 1923 at 9-15 p.m. Location :—DATO118 words
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Miscellaneous26 1923-08-14 6 THE TIDES. High Water. T.ow Water. To-day. 1. 36 p.m. 8. 15 p.m. To-morrow. 2. 7 a.m. 8. 18 a.m. 2. 11 pan. 8. 48 p.m.26 words
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Article920 1923-08-14 7 French Opinion of Brit,sh 1 Note. loM) on pki® opinions. 1 Reuter’s Telegrams.] .Paris, August 13. newspapers are of opinion „1 Irtish Note is lacking in logic tb md is not likely to promote I illStlCf*. ‘0* 11 the rei nations problem. -Echode Paris” says the note1 Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 920 words
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Article359 1923-08-14 7 London, July 16. —On the eve of the despatch of the British Note regarding Reparations the situation between Fiance and Britain is distinctly better. The Diplomatic correspondents of The Daily Chronicle” and ‘‘The Daily Telegraph” insist that there is a marked change in the attitude359 words
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Article599 1923-08-14 7 GERMANY’S CAPACITY TO PAY. Sir Sidney Low writes to the Daily Mail” :—From Mr. Baldwin’s statement we gather that he favours the idea of submitting the question of “Germany s capacity to pay” to investigation by an “impartial body.” That is one of the propositions to599 words
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Article179 1923-08-14 7 TACTFUL JAPANESE CAMPAIGN. London, August 13. The Daily Telegraph T” Sydney correspondent says the Japanese scientists at the Pan-Pacific Congress, together with the accompanying members of the Japanese House of Peers, are conducting a tactful campaign with the object of promoting improved Japanese-Australian understanding. For example, Professor Kanasugi,179 words
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Article91 1923-08-14 7 London, August 13. The Amsterdam Telegraaf understands that the new Finance Minister Heer Colyn, despite his intention to carry out a navy bill, will propose drastic economic measures involving an estimated saving of a hundred million guilders. It is expected th? state budget of 1924 will show a91 words
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Article39 1923-08-14 7 Paris, August 13. In connection with the presentation of a joint note to China regarding the security of foreigners and foreign interests, the French Government has decided to strengthen its Naval forces in China.39 words
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Article342 1923-08-14 7 Fighting In Hamburg. MANY KILLED. Berlin, August 13. The strikers in the Hamburg shipyards attacked the police, who intervened to prevent the intimidation of workers. Several strikers were killed and many wounded in the ensuing fight. Trouble at Gelsenkirchen. Paris. August 13. A message from Dusseldorf342 words
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Article334 1923-08-14 7 London, July 30. —During the past 24 hours the Government’s position has improved, iwiys “The Times” Berlin correspondent, mainly due to the collapse of the Communist demonstrations, which is regarded as a feather in its cap. Reconstruction remains a subject of discussion, but apparently, there is no334 words
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Article49 1923-08-14 7 THE BUDGET PROSPECTS. Paris, August 14. The Finance Minister; M. de Lasteyrie, announced that if the considerable improvement in the revenue in the first half of the year was continued in the second six months, the ordinary budget would be balanced for the first time since 1914.49 words
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Article44 1923-08-14 7 T.ondon, August 13. The Transport Workers’ Union states that there has been a big resumption of work by the dockers at the London wharves, including the two which has been the unofficial centre of the strike movement. Altogether 1,500 resumed to-day.44 words
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Article35 1923-08-14 7 DECREASES IN JULY. London, August 13. The Board of Trade returns show imports in July £70.818,334, a decrease of £12,489.349 compared with June, and exports in July £59.503,850, a decrease of £3,379,709.35 words
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Article20 1923-08-14 7 Riga, August 13. Mr. Baldwin’s party, representing the B. E. C. O. S. Traders, has arrived.20 words
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Article27 1923-08-14 7 London, August 13. At Birmingham, Sussex beat Warwick by an innings and 130 runs. For Sussex Street made 72 and Colonel Watson 90 not out.27 words
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Article18 1923-08-14 7 Chicago, August 13. In the Davis Cup, Hawkes (Australia) defeated Fukuda (Japan) 6—3, 6—4, 6—3.18 words
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Article25 1923-08-14 7 BRITAIN’S LEAD OVER AMERICA. Cowes, August 13. Britain won the fourth British-Ameri-can Cup race and now leads by 96 points to 48.25 words
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Article27 1923-08-14 7 TIRABOSCHI AWARDED DAILY SKETCH PRIZE. London, August 13. Tiraboschi, the Argentine swimmer, was awarded the Daily Sketch prize of £l,OOO for swimming the Channel.27 words
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Article194 1923-08-14 7 MAN’S PARENTS TO PAY DAMAGES. London, July 24. —“We have decided that our son.is too young to marry,” wrote a man’s parents to his fiancee after a four years’ engagement, says “The Times” correspondent in Paris. The faithless lover airily added “I bow to the194 words
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Article63 1923-08-14 7 London, August I,—Viscount Peel to day inspected the elaborately fitted cara van designed and built for the Maharaja of Gwalior by th e Naval Architect. The caravan consists of a tiny two-roomed flat with a kitchen, hot and cold water bath and electric light. Viscount Peel63 words
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Article97 1923-08-14 7 By-Election Result. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, August 1.3. The South Portsmouth by-election, necessitated by the appointment of Colonel Leslie Wilson to the Governorship of Bombay, resulted as follows Major H. R. Cayzer (Conservative) 11,884 Lieut.-General Sir Henry Lawson (Liberal) 9,763 Con. majority 2,121 Major Cayzer formerly retire in favour(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 97 words
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Article93 1923-08-14 7 ROWDYISM IN DUBLIN. London, August 13. The opening of the Irish Free State Government candidates’ election campaign with a demonstration on College Green. Dublin, was attended with considerable disorder. Mr. Cosgrave and other Ministers were subjected to constant interruptions from moups of female Republicans distributed over the crowd,93 words
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Article65 1923-08-14 7 London, July 31.—“ The Times” Dublin correspondent states that the announcement that the general election will be held on the 27th August has stimulated the political campaign. It is expec- 4 ted that there will be a record num’ber of candidates. As the new Army Act prohibits65 words
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Article167 1923-08-14 7 London, July 30. —In the House of Commons, to-day, replying to Mr. “Tom” Smith (Lab. Pontefract), Earl Winterton emphasised the fact that conditions of work in Indian mines would be greatly improved by the recent Indian Mines Act and the Indian Workmen’s Compensation Act. Mr. Smith declared167 words
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Article47 1923-08-14 7 London, August 3. —Th© West Indians overwhelming defeat of Surrey was the best of their many good performances. The Surrey crowd cheered them vociferously. Challner gave a magnificent display throughout his innings carrying his bat. His first eight scoring strokes were all boundaries.47 words
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Article60 1923-08-14 7 London, August 31.—1 n connection with the recent report that the Russian Government had ordered four million jute bags from Dundee for the purpose of transporting grain, it is now stated that Soviet dealings with the jute industries involved about £20,000, which has been paid. Dundee60 words
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Article54 1923-08-14 7 London, August 4. —The whole countryside for miles around turned out for the wedding of Lady Rachel Cavendish* daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and the Hon. James Stuart, son of the Earl of Moray. The solemnisation took place in a tiny church on54 words
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Article20 1923-08-14 7 London, August 3.—Their Majesties have arrived at Cowes in the Victoria and Albert for Cowes Week.20 words
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Article1991 1923-08-14 8 SIR T. BENNETT’S VIEWS. London, July 30.—“ The Times gives prominence to a letter from Sir Thomas Bennett reviewing the grievance» of Kenya Indians and suggesting that the Indian Press have less reason for disappointment and denunciation than might appear at first sight. Sir Thomas says that1,991 words
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Article106 1923-08-14 8 Aug. 14—“ The Truants” Company, Town Hall. 14— Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens, 9.15 p.m. 15— Girl Guide Association, Meeting. 42b Northana Road, 10.30 a.m. 16 and 18—Polo, Penang Cup, Sepoy Lines. 17— Penang Free School, Speech Day, 11 a.m. 18— Gymkhana, Racecourse. 18—Municipal Fire Brigade Competitions and106 words
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Advertisement502 1923-08-14 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853,) Paid-up Capital £3,000,001 Reserve Fund £3,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPBC.ATE LONDON, E. C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star, Amritsar, Bangkok, Batavia Bombay, Calcutta, Canton, Cawnpore, Cebu Colombo. Delhi. Haiphong. Hankow.502 words
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Advertisement42 1923-08-14 8 I i 1 I 1, i .fi nil M ill W ft 'I h W I I iul| I 1 w IIlH! I I; 111 I" I r I 1 I i 1 1 I V FRASER I I NEAVE Ltd. I42 words
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Advertisement444 1923-08-14 8 THE TROUBLES OF BABY! It is not to be expected that he should talk as well a in pain there is a solid attempt on his part to make it uncL?? 1 01 Unt well with him and everyone within range of his voice is mad I One of the444 words
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Article769 1923-08-14 9 I Ot'HAGIXC REST. LTS. netlurd ordinary general meeting of c, )C .„ul Plantations, of Perak, I.un- held on -Inly 18 in the council”"l", |h Hubher Growers' Association, a* V •jdoHane. i, Hamilton, chairman of the who presided, said:-Gentle-Th only dem on the debit side to refer769 words
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Article55 1923-08-14 9 M.’sJJ T o,, ucp report, dated August 'Mb- l llbir ,u ,w an 'l Co. state-.-Very f °Pra diirinJ i lB n transacted in ;!l ur, ar,l t?. V but prices show N'i st lf y and at the cl os o are ’-"“hrd i'" 9,50 «I SO No.55 words
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Article411 1923-08-14 9 THE “RECLAIMED” RUBBER FAOTOR. Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, in their report on the share market dated Friday, state: Owing to pressure of work and our being shorthanded, wet must ask clients to excuse a n abridge report this week, with, how'wer, one more411 words
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Article206 1923-08-14 9 Messrs. Barlow and Co., Singapore, reported <on August 10 that a firmer tone has prevailed during the past week. Owing to the August bank holiday intervening, the local auction was held a day later than usual. With an increase in th° London and X'»w York quotations, the prices206 words
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Article119 1923-08-14 9 PENANG. AUGUST 14, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/32 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 1/8 3 Credit 2/4 19/32 t 3 Documentary 2/4 5/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 174 3 days’sight Private „176 5 Bombay Demand Bank „174 g Madras Demand Bank ~174 ►g-119 words
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Article97 1923-08-14 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday To-day. o g E E Shares. >» s s a, cs CQ PQ 02 Sc. Sc. t c. sc. Mining. Hitam Tin 1.30 1.321 130 1.321 Johan 40 42A 40 42j NawngPet 1.42 J97 words
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Article41 1923-08-14 9 14th’August, 1923 Loca l. cts. {Smoked Sheet 51 Fine Pale Crepe 51 pom Unsmoked Sheet 47 SINGA- (Smoked Sheet 511 PORE (Crepe 52| London and New York. rrx,™ (Smoked Sheet ls.3§d (.osnoN Crepe u3 j d x’kw York G2B41 words
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Article23 1923-08-14 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for July lbs. Perak River Valley 19.000 Semanggol 20.130 •Turn 16.854 Kong Lee (Perak) 66023 words
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Article104 1923-08-14 9 London. The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the following prices, on August 13 Spot £182.5s down £l.los 3 mos. buying 183.10 s „1. 5s 3 selling 182.15 s 1. 5s The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd: London. August 13. £182.10$ spot, an £183.10s three months buying. £lB3 15s selling.104 words
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Article203 1923-08-14 9 Ben ires Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 110.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 42.00 sellers Coconuts per 1,000 46.00 sellers Copra Sundried 9.80 buyers Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per bae do203 words
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Article46 1923-08-14 9 Recruiting has been resumed generally in Madras Presidency, except in the following Taluqs, which are still closed to recruiting, owing to the prevalence of disease Salem Districts, Hosur, Omalur, Salem North and Attnr North Taluqs. N. Arcot District, Tirupatur Taluq. Madura District —Periakulam Taluq.46 words
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Article1131 1923-08-14 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. NAMES 3 c J* =5 2T X CT fl i RUBBER [Dollar.] S c 8 c 8 e Allenby Rubber Co 1 35 1 40 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 50 1 60 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 25 2 35 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate ‘4 0)1,131 words
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Advertisement315 1923-08-14 9 j FIT j “Royal Cords” I The Tyres with The s Manufacturers’ Guarantee. As Sole Distributing Agents m for Messrs. The United States s Rubber Co., we guarantee to E S replace free of charge any S S Tyre supplied by us which proves is to be of faulty manufacture,315 words
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Article422 1923-08-14 10 Singapore, August 8. —During the past week the price of tin has remained steady but very little interest has been taken in the share market and dealings for the most part have been on a small scale. Rubber on the other hand has advanced stfwdily in value422 words
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Article243 1923-08-14 10 A leading bigal firm in Singapore has received a letter from Germany from w hich the follow ing is an extract A short time ago an English client in the Federated Malay States instructed me to arrange for rubber consignm ait-fi-om the F. M. S- to243 words
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Article216 1923-08-14 10 ’Tokio. August 8. —It is feared that the land-tax transposition bill may cause a deadlock in the Kato cabinet. Mr. Nemoto Sho has struck his name off the list of the Seiyu-Kai party mem. bill’s on the ground that he issuekl a pamphlet protesting against the Governm216 words
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Article174 1923-08-14 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Padangfor Alor Star. Parigi for -Langsa. Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Peng Fook for Langsa. Camphuijs for Deli and Singapore. Kopah for Deli. Ghirbi for Pang Nga. Kam par for Teluk Anson. Klang for Port Swettenham, taking mails for Klang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.174 words
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Article489 1923-08-14 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BT TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close balf-an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail. FOR AT Bain Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson.Kuala Kubn. Kuala 7.15 a.m. Lumpur, Klang, Port Swetten- also at489 words
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Advertisement239 1923-08-14 10 I Jr b IS Safest and Best for Baby. ijk nJ Mellin’s Food forms a perfect s i_ F diet for the-hand-fed bab■»»y f prepared as directed, it be- rj comes as safe and beneficial as |S mother’s milk. /<§\ f n£4 Give your baby Mellin’s Food MU —thousands of239 words
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Advertisement21 1923-08-14 10 Rubber Companies Account Books, at $3.50 per book or $3 80 post free, stocked by The Pin: n/ Gazette Press, Ltd.21 words
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Advertisement341 1923-08-14 10 I A GRAMOPHONE! 1 FOR $2O/1 iVA" -s. The new “Madi son -> in(:or f P rateS a the good Points J he sherpriced- "odeis. i S I loud-clear tone, and wi S P la y 10 inch or 1? l i lnc h records. s J The Grippa Portable341 words
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Article531 1923-08-14 11 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, August 14, 1923. eta Government Mutton Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 40 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Kidney 3O Feet the four 50 Mutton Head, sheep531 words
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Advertisement188 1923-08-14 11 ATTENTION,! ATTENTION!! The Sale of the New Season Still I Proceeding. More Startling Bargains at 230-232, Penang Road, Penang. ’Phone 978. ■Remember it is not a clearance or stock taking Sale where you Bet8 et aII o,d and unsold goods. We are offering y° u and best quality goods at188 words
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Advertisement233 1923-08-14 11 to ensure smooth running and LOW UPKEEP use J The Oil in the Yellow Tin. |H —L ill M. C. C. I— for Fords. M C Q 2 for Dod S e > Chevrolet, H M. C. C. 3— for Austin, Cadillac, 'W Maxwell Buick, Overland, Daimler, Essex, Hudson Super-233 words
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Advertisement1533 1923-08-14 12 Australia by Burns Philp Line |“ELLERMAN”' LINE THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE (liKoipoiati ■< in Australia). EL sTEA f MSHIp N LTD., HOMEWARD. MELBOURNE, transhipping to Australian. “ELLERMAN LINE Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports, New The following steamers of the above PELEUS Aug. 17 Marseilles, Havre, Liverpool and Glasgow. fininea New1,533 words
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Advertisement756 1923-08-14 12 P. 0.-BRITISH India AND APCAR LINES. M (Companies Incorporated in England) B MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES B PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. c o B (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government) B P. O. SAILINGS. I LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE. B From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London B about H756 words
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