Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 December 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-12-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 299. VOL LXXXI. THURSDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement570 1923-12-27 1 jrOKISATSU.i PHOTOGRAPHIC art STUDIO. I I Phone 772. 1 6 8, BISHOP STREET" AXVllllllllllllKnilillkllllllliliiiilblilililiiilllllilliiitiLniisiiiu We. I AUSTIN TWELVE I I W\ TYRE I 1 l ATFQT I I «W THE REPUTATION. I I LATEST MODEL. FOUR-FIVE SEATER. > g Engine 4 Cylinder. Pistons Aluminium. s B FOR G. A. C.570 words
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Advertisement16 1923-12-27 1 Bi I T. NAGATA, ii i I g DENTIST. NEXT DOOR TO ill “THE DISPENSARY.” l-X-X-X-X-KltcJ16 words
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Article606 1923-12-27 2 JUDGMENT REVERSED IN THE APPEAL COURT. The case of Ismay v. Batavia and General Plantations Trust, Limited, came before the Court of Appeal, consisting of Lords Justices Bankes, Warrington aaid M. Justice Lush, upon the appeal of the defendants from the judgpient of Mr. Justice606 words
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Advertisement1721 1923-12-27 2 The Municipal Commissioners of NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.! U(| pl George Town, Penang, hereby invite ill! 1 kJ 11 llvFlUlu» tenders for the undermentioned work: “Construction of Public Latrine in To the Shareholders, A POPULAR FAMILY weidQuay.” CHIN SENG Co., Ltd. nmnrxiwr tinner F P articnlars 0311 obtained and IN LIQUIDATION.1,721 words
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Advertisement259 1923-12-27 2 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO MARGATE? To everyone born in England the name of Margate is associated with holidays and sea-breezes. As a summer health resort it is one of the most popular places on the south coast. et residents there do not invariably enjoy good health, as Mrs. Evelyn259 words
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Advertisement1083 1923-12-27 2 Trade with Australia s|> ramex I O* wwd “SPRaMEV 'k th '"t I,m 4. I ot THE ASIATIC J* sj I COMPANY (STRUTS I MENTS) limited Uw. I C Urt S,nga P° and i s ugJ L I respect of ASPHALT and he,ni n I MINOUS p RODrcT dni other1,083 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1923-12-27 3 THE AUTCMK SALON. By a Lady Correspondent. Paris, December 1. As usual, the Autumn Salon in th»* Grand Palais, is crowded- and, inch by inch, the public, tightly packed in a mighty wedge, murge, surge up the stair, and through the rooms. It is not the season1,124 words
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Article374 1923-12-27 3 Vienna is swarming with swindlers ami confidence tricksters, most of whom work on familiar lines, but three, work ing separately, have recently show n un usual originality in their methods. One induced a wretched widow who owned a cosy little restaurant business having met her374 words
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Advertisement920 1923-12-27 3 BATU CAVES PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS. SuhUm The Trustees of the late Dr. Loke Yew, i ’[/A q IVJ. G. invite offers for the purchase 1 j£__l_s or would consider the leasing of the ZZ/h Baln Caves Portland Cement Works, Danger 111 the latter subject to the approval of the gVr920 words
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Advertisement18 1923-12-27 3 WHITEftWAY Ilaidlawl CO., LTD., I PENANG j AND TAIPENG. i X NORTH I NIALATA’S I I PREMIER STORES.18 words
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Article313 1923-12-27 4 MOTOR CYCLE RUNS INTO CAR. A collision occurred, at the junction of Penang Road and 'Argyll Road on Christmas Eve between a motor car and a motor cycle. The car sustained slight damage to its mudguard, while the motor cycle was badly buckled, as the result313 words
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Article136 1923-12-27 4 A PRISONER’S DILEMMA. Chan Ong was produced before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Police Court this morning charged with being a reputed thief and not being able to give a satisfactory account of himself when found in the Central Market at 4-2* am. on Boxing136 words
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Article156 1923-12-27 4 The International Court, Bangkok, has given judgment in the case brought by Thomas Hession against Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw’ and Company, Ltd., for passage money to England. The Court finds that it is the custom of firms in Bangkok when they engage assistants from abroad to pay156 words
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199 1923-12-27 4 The Trade Record’’ of the National City Bank of New York states that the trade of the United States with the British Colonies, Protectorates and Dependencies, which have recently been in conference in London, has more than doubled since the beginning of the war. The199 words
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Article339 1923-12-27 4 Penang’s Unexpected Victory. Taking advantage of the Christmas holidays the Penang Mohamedan Football Association took down a team to Alor Star to meet the Kedah Football Association, for the cup presented by Mr J. S. W. Arthur. About fifty visitors left Penang by the morning train on Christmas339 words
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144 1923-12-27 4 Lon lon. December 19. —The draw for the first rouml proper of the Scottish Association Cup to be played on January 26 is as follows St. Mirren t. Leith. Bathgate v. Boness. Inverness Caledonians v. Cowdenbeath. Coldstream v. Partick Thistle. St. Bernard v. Fraserburgh. Dundee144 words
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Article50 1923-12-27 4 London, December 17.—Rugby football results are Edinburgh Academicals lost to Oxford University’ 3-35. Swansea defeated Cambridge University 21-13. London, December 20.—Rugby’ football results are Dublin University lost to dambridge University’ 17-22. Devonport Services lost to Naval College, Greenwich, 6-32. County Championship.—Warwickshire lost to North Midlands 6-9 at Strat-ford-upon-Avon.50 words
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79 1923-12-27 4 London, December 15.- In the Inter Varsity cross country race the Cantab T. D. Fooks was first home in 42 min. 13 sec. He ran brilliantly but the Oxford 'Seam work was magnificent and gave them the victoryThe race produced a heroic episode. W. Yates, the Cantab79 words
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Article53 1923-12-27 4 The Municipal Band will plav the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 to-morrow night 1 March City Sights Czibulka 2 Overture Tancredi Rossini 3 Waltz Sirens Paul 4 Selection A Runaway Girl Monckton 5 Fox Trot Of a Southern Sea Weeks God53 words
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Article280 1923-12-27 4 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”) Si r ,—With regard to the distribution of prizes at the Morning Star School and the statement by the manager of the school that his sole aim is to train his pupils to become loyal citizens of the British Empire, if the280 words
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724 1923-12-27 4 NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Yarak Rubber Company, Limited will be held at the Registered Office of the Company No. 8, King Street, Penang on Monday the Seventh day of January 1924 at four o clock in the afternoon724 words
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Advertisement414 1923-12-27 4 Ask your dealer, to show you the j New Williams’ SDoublecap > SHAVING STICK I At a glance you can see its wonderful convenience and its perfect economy. You always have a perfectly balanced fullhand hold. It’s as easy to use as your shaving brush. You can use up the414 words
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Advertisement54 1923-12-27 4 ■wi |i! —and you can easily I tj obtain —relief from that SICK HEADACHE, BILIOUSNESS, INDIGESTION or CONSTIPATION, if you are troubled by any of these maladies which cause so much suffering. All you need is Beecham’s Pills. Take a few doses according to directions, and the trouble will disappear,54 words
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Advertisement23 1923-12-27 4 j SINGAPORE AND J STRAITS J ROUGH DIARY For 1924 -$2.50 0 0 STOCKED BY THE F L PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, LTD. PINANG.23 words
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Advertisement635 1923-12-27 4 BANKS. maatschapph NhF| ned™. ANDSj^IN() I ESTABLISHED 1824 > Capital (Paid-Up) Statutory Reserve 00,000 abt £6.666 1 Special Reserve abt. sh ßra h che r Si Shanghai, Rangoon, Medan. Kobe K I Acbeen) Padang, Palembang Tegal, Pekalongan, Samar-,, 1 Welte vreden, Bandoeng riilfati 80 1, jermasin, Macassar Djember' 8 1635 words
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Article1292 1923-12-27 5 Some Aspects. (By a Special Correspondent.) Siam is a country that offers great pe for development. For years the of the Government was an exceedingly conservative one. There was l i!t ]e or no encouragement for capital. Obstacles were placed in the way of foreign enterprise and the(By a Special Correspondent.) - 1,292 words
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Article395 1923-12-27 5 CRASHED LtTO WAGONETTE. In the Seromban police court on Saturday, Mr. L. V. J. Laville, sitting as coroner, held an inquiry touching the death cf a Chinese, named Toh Meok, who. while riding a bicycle at about the mile Pantai-Jelebu-rd., on Dec. 10, collided with a motor395 words
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Article207 1923-12-27 5 London, December 17. —Some apprehension with regard to the possibility of a Labour Government was voiced at the annual meeting of Messrs. Ind Coope and Company in London to-day. The Chairman, Mr. Louis Walker, said it was impossible definitely to state th“ composition of the next207 words
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Article1328 1923-12-27 5 SINGAPORE'S BRILLIANT VICTORY. By virtue of a -penalty goal and a try scored during the closing stages of a game which left nothing to be desired from the point of view' of the, very large number of spectators surrounding the Padang, Singapore defeated Selangor on Saturday at1,328 words
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Article397 1923-12-27 5 INCREASE IN MANY EXPORTS. Signs of substantial revival of the trade of Russia with the outside world are interesting the business community. The secretary of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce states that Russia’s export trade is beginning to develop on more normal lines and to assume substantial397 words
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Advertisement33 1923-12-27 5 vital energy by ••king SANATOGEN I As Dr. Cmude L. Wheeler write.: "Theuserof MM warded in freedom from MH ■M Kam siren.th and MM alertness m r.d and Ml r ««iati»< power f33 words
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Miscellaneous600 1923-12-27 5 OUR WEEKLY CARTOON. "IN THE PUBLIC EYE.” yy, I 1 ■gMh|WMMoflril 'I j MRS. ASQUITH. Known to friend and foe as Margot. The most assertive personality in London. A grandmamma without a trace of intellectual sidewhiskers. Writes like an angel, talks like a little divil, and rides like Donoghue. Wears600 words
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Article21 1923-12-27 6 Brett.—At Kuala Lumpur. An the 24th December, the wife of Captain E. W. Brett (retired Indian Army). .of a daughter.21 words
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Article831 1923-12-27 6 It is to the credit of the Colonial Office Rubber Restriction Committee that its members were in no doubt as to the likelihood of restriction having to be enforced for a considerable time.* They reached that conclusion after a very careful survey of the position831 words
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Article82 1923-12-27 6 BROKEN AXLE DERAILS COACHES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 27. The axle of a coach on the day mail train from Singapore on Tuesday evening broke near Kajang and a number of coaches were derailed. The breakdown gang was speedily at work but the82 words
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Article66 1923-12-27 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 27. One of four m il bags from Port Dickson were found to be missing on arrival at Seremban on Saturday evening. A s-earch discovered the missing bag underneath railway trucks at the station. Some of the contents66 words
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Article64 1923-12-27 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 27. Th*» mate of the steamer Batavier which arrived this morning reported that his ship was aground on the Natunas Islands earlx on Saturday morning in a heavy rainstorm. There were no casualties. The passengers and crew were landed on Pulau Madai.64 words
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Article1600 1923-12-27 6 While it would obviously be incorrect to attribute all motor car The Motor accidents which occur in Car Danger. Penang to excessive speed, it cannot lie too greatly emphasised that such mishaps, in nine cases out of ten, are but material reminders of the perpetual care and1,600 words
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Article85 1923-12-27 6 'l’he Mentor, with outwai l ’’‘“J IV pected to arrive here to-m ILhG with n> !lil9 The B. I. Packet I j t[l despatched from Loiol* Vl )e reat Decmnlier. is expected i" f» a in. tomorrow. I'jr.L The homeward lin'd, closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow. u India'85 words
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Advertisement302 1923-12-27 6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXJOO;. X r— ——n EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. 8 X Steam Turbines, all w Generators A.C. 4D. C., British x X ss Switchboards, X 5 Wires and Cables, X X Lighting Fittings, v jr Switches and X Accessories, etc., etc. X x 3 ENQUIRIES S g INVITED. X *3 id ®A A.302 words
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Advertisement80 1923-12-27 6 “E. O.” X’MAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. Friday, 28th December—NO DANCING. Saturday, 29th December-SPECIAL TIFFIN ORCHESTRA. Monday, 31st Dccembe;-NEW YEAR EVE. GALA NIGHT DINNER AND DANCE. Dancing till 1.45 a.m. (Fancy Dress Optional). New Year Decorations— Distribution of Novelties. < sx sx ss RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. Including free town delivery80 words
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Miscellaneous26 1923-12-27 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2. 4(> p.m. 8. 49 p.m. To-morrow. 2. 44 a.m. 9. 25 a.m. 3. 21 p.m. 9. 22 p.m.26 words
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Article70 1923-12-27 7 The First Committee Meeting. Reuter s Telegrams.) Paris, December 27. The Reparations Commission decided to s en<l out invitations to members of the expert Committees. Sir Robert Kindersley replaces Mr. M. Norman. The third American will be the Los Angeles banker, Mr. Henry Robinson. The first Committee meetsReuter s Telegrams.) - 70 words
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Article351 1923-12-27 7 Professor Brunhes, of the College de France, in a long article sets out to show that unemployment in Britain is not due in any way to French policy towards Germany. Since, the occupation of the Ruhr, he says. Britain’s commercial profits have increased n an extraordinary351 words
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Article109 1923-12-27 7 SEASONABLE WEATHER IN MIDLANDS. London, December 26. The Christmas holiday weather was varied throughout England. It was chiefly wet and dismal in London, while there was plenty of snow in the Midlands and the North. More holiday makers than ever departed for the different parts of Britain,109 words
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Article151 1923-12-27 7 London, December 20- —Seasonable weather is ushering in Christmastide in Great Britain. Severe snowstorms and blizzards are reported from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Snow has also fallen in south-east England, Scotland and North ales. Severe floods have occurred in Norfolk owing to the river Yare overflowing. A slight151 words
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Article23 1923-12-27 7 M. VENIZFLOS’ INTENTIONS. Athens, December 25. enizelos does not intend to form a His only object is to restore n,, rtnal conditions.23 words
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Article84 1923-12-27 7 Need for Strong Action. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Poona, December 26. Sir T. B. Sapru, in his presidential address at the All-India National Liberal Congress, urged the need for strong Government action in respect of Indians in South Africa. He suggested the raising of the tariff against South(Reuter's Telegrams.) - 84 words
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Article76 1923-12-27 7 PROSPECTS IN ENGLAND. London, December 26. The International Potton Bulletin says that trade in cotton goods in Britain is mostly unremunerat've and the prospect of an appreciable improvement is not apparent. It urges the utmost efforts to increase .supplies everywhere as. if the demand increases, the scarcity76 words
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Article151 1923-12-27 7 PROPOSED EXTENSION TO PHILIPPINES. Washington, December 26. President Coolidge has asked Mr. Jones, the Chairman of the Senate Commeice Committee, to submit recommendations for the extension of the coastwise shipping laws of the United States to the Philippines, which, under the existing merchant marine law. is done151 words
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Article59 1923-12-27 7 FATE STILL UNKNOWN. Paris, December 26. Air experts are of opinion that the Dixmude descended either on the sea or on the desert owing to lack of fuel. Meanwhile it is hoped that at least some of those on board have escaped. The dirigible carried parachutes, lifebuoys,59 words
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Article226 1923-12-27 7 FRANC DECLINES IN NEW YORK. New York. December 26. The French franc declined on the foreign exchange market to 4.9|. It is asserted that the fall below five cents which is very exceptional was influenced by the increased demand for dollars in Paris. Everlasting peace will come soon226 words
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Article77 1923-12-27 7 Decrease In Production. (Reuters Telegrams.) New York. December 26. The Federal Reserve Board’s November report says that the production of basic industries decreased by 2 jaer cent. This was chiefly due to the reduced output of iron and steel and smaller sugar meltings. The volume of unemployment(Reuters Telegrams.) - 77 words
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Article159 1923-12-27 7 Leafield (Oxford), December 15. —The domestic political situation here continues to be regarded as a theme of absorbing interest. The questions being asked are, will the statement of the Conservative Government’s policy in the King’s Speech provide occasion for the making of an amendment upon159 words
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Article144 1923-12-27 7 London, December 19. —Mr. Lloyd George has written to a correspondent who drew his attention to a speech by Lord Bathurst in Cirencester in which he declared that Mr Lloyd George returned from America prepared to wave the flat? of Protection hoping thus to return144 words
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Article102 1923-12-27 7 London, December 9. —Analysing the situation in the “Observer” to-day, Mr. Garvin writes that tariffs will one day be carried in Britain as in Australia by Labour co-operation, but while dropping this plank the Conservatives must adhere to Imperial Preference, safeguarding of industries and agricultural102 words
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64 1923-12-27 7 London, December 26. —A protest against the assumption that on the resignation or defeat of Mr. Baldwin a Labour-So°iaHst party is entitled to form an administration has been made by Sir KingsDy Wood, M.P. for Woolwich West. In a speech at Woolwich he said it was64 words
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130 1923-12-27 7 London, December 11. —“The Times’’ Riga correspondent state's that, although publicly hailing the Labour Party’s success in the British elections, Soviet inner circles seem to be more frightened of a possible Labour Ministry than a Government composed of the more vulnerable Conservatives or Liberals. Notwithstanding130 words
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Article638 1923-12-27 7 A QUIET CELEBRATION. Christmas in Penang passed away quietly, as in previous years. With the exception of the Christmas Eve dinners and dances at our leading hotels and the services at the various churches, there were no special functions. St. George’s Church. There was a large congregation638 words
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Article122 1923-12-27 7 Tokio, Dec. 23. —M. K trahan has urged Japan, through Mr. Yoshisawa, minister at Peking, to reopen the Russo-Japanese Conference to which the latter stated in reply that the Japanese attitude toward the conference is likely to be uncertain as far as the reconstruction scheme is completed. Mr.122 words
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Article1594 1923-12-27 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. R. A. Parish, of Singapore, is homeward bound by the s.s. Atsuta Marti. Dr. Blunt, Bangkok, is staying at Hua Hin for the Christmas holidays. Mr. Ford has decided not to oppose President Coolidge for the Presidency. Sir Alfred and Lady Mond have left for India, where1,594 words
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Article842 1923-12-27 8 WHY BROWN IS BETTER THAN WHITE. The general public is unaware that brown bread is much more wholesome and consequently more nutritious than white bread. While the latter is in general use and is on sale at practically all bakers’ and confectioners’ stores, brown* bread is conspicuous842 words
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Advertisement651 1923-12-27 8 In A All? THE NEW. 5 Cl inMITT COLUMBIA V-f GRAFONOLA easily places the grafonola THE GRAMOPHONE ADVANCE 5 several years in advance I OF THE CENTURY. 5 of any other known —ZT I gramophone. Clara Butt X model AS OLUM B I A ILLUSTRATED NEW PROCESS 5 RECORDS s651 words
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Advertisement277 1923-12-27 8 ft: u i'' W\ w. w 4 9cO A\ A VA Always iQaB sold in the yellow box. o I Three sizes— I adult’s, youth’s I and children’s. I Three textures 1 of bristle —hard, 1 medium, and \\A soft. MULLER PHIPPS Malaya) Limited 4 Cecil Street Singapore 1 Yo277 words
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Article746 1923-12-27 9 i;| I’OKT OF THE DIRECTORS. Tin fifth annual report by the Direct<l,< of Bintan Estates Ltd., states: Be., an Plantations, Limited.—. There sdll ninain Debentures of Bintan Plantations Limited, to be surrendered for fully paid shares m Bintan Estates, Limited. Area of Concessions.—This remains at I (proximately746 words
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Article51 1923-12-27 9 Dec 31—New Year’s Eve. Gala Night, E. &0. Hotel. (Fancy Dress Optional). 31—New Year’s Dinner and Dance '*Runnymede Hotel. Jtn I—Official Opening Penang Hill Rail wav, 10 a.m. X 10 and 12—Penang Races. 41— Lodge Kedah, Sungei Patani, 6 n.m. 29. 31. Feb. 9—lpol> Gymkhana Club. New Year51 words
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Article486 1923-12-27 9 DEBENTURE ISSUE TO FINANCE NEW ACQUISITION. Ina circular «to the shareholders of the ataJing Rubber Estates, the secretaries (Harrisons and Crosfield, Limited) state that since the year 1916, when the last of the suitable portion» of the original estate "ere planted with rubber, the j>olicy of the486 words
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388 1923-12-27 9 THEIR UNIQUE VALUE IN THROAT AND CHEST AILMENTS. Just now. when widespread suffering is being caused by coughs, colds, and chest complaints, irt is a matter of interest to know that the eminent British medical writer, the late* Dr. Gordon Stables, R. N., M.388 words
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Article90 1923-12-27 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Monday To-day. Ĕ Ĕ 2 Sharer. >» gj >» 0 0 CO 00 00 00 Sc. c. tc. I c. Mining. Hitam Tin 1.20 1.2» Johan 374 42| 37J 40 Lingui 4.75 s.<>o 4.70 4.9090 words
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Article45 1923-12-27 9 27th December, 1923. Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet 48 i steady Fine Pale Crepe 48| Unsmoked Sheet 40 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 491 pore 1 Crepe 49A London and New York. t /Smoked Sheet ls.2]d U. dull LoSDOS Crepe U2 d New York G 2645 words
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Article61 1923-12-27 9 Local. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd. Dec. 27: Singapore sold 150 tons at $117.75. Penang buyers no sellers at $117.50. Messrs. Bonstead and Co., Ltd:— To-day’s quotation for Singapore refined tin $117.75 per picul, business done 150 tons, Penang refined tin $117.50 per picul, buyers no sellers, unrefined61 words
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Article156 1923-12-27 9 New York, November 12. —Increased demand and firmer cables resulted in substantial price advances in crude during the past week. Considerable tonnage was absorbed for factory account for prompt andl forward deliveries. Demand for smoked ribs towards «the close of the period was noted for November and sales went156 words
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Article121 1923-12-27 9 PENANG, DECEMBER 27, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/8 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rsl62|'| 3 days’sight Private 165 s Bombay Demand Bank 162| Madras Demand Bank 162| g- 3 days’121 words
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Article372 1923-12-27 9 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sitiawan for Asahan. Pungah for Asahan. Kedah for Dindings. Kinta for Port Swettenham Singapore. The river at Tientsin was firmly frozen over on November 30. for the first time this season. Ferry boats had to do it skating, during the early hours, but in the course372 words
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Article183 1923-12-27 9 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday) IT TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m. train:183 words
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Advertisement158 1923-12-27 9 ALL THAT MATTERS The Right Goods at the Right Prices and at the Right Moment. DIARIES FOR 1924. Charles Letts’s Self-Opening Pocket Diaries.— Stocked in different sizes and with date pages to suit every requirement.— Prices 60 cents, 90 cents, $l-80, $3-00 and $3-60. Letts’s Quikref Pocket Diaries.— A large158 words
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Advertisement211 1923-12-27 9 i* A PERFECT CHEMIST’S SHOP A Perfect Chemist’s Shop is the one that has the right kind of goods at the right time and sells them at the right price. We devote our energies particularly to making our Pharmacy the very best Chemist Shop in point of purity of goods211 words
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Miscellaneous71 1923-12-27 9 Lyric Theatres, Ltd., THEATRE ROYAL. PENANG ROAD. From Thursday, 27th, to Sunday, 30th December, 1923. CARL LAEMMLE offers FRANK MAYO in 5 reels “Across The Dead-Line” reels 5 7 parts The BROKEN GATE parts 7 By Emerson Hough. Starring BESSIE BARRISCaLE with MARGUERITE DE LA MOTTE. 15 episodes “The Great71 words
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Article773 1923-12-27 10 Messrs. Symington and Sinclair’s weekly market report, dated London, the 22nd November, states:—Our market this week has remained fully steady. Fluctuations have been very slight. Neither buyers nor sellers have been pressing, but a fair business has been put through at current rates. On the week prices773 words
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Advertisement519 1923-12-27 10 How To Get Rid Of y 1) Superfluous Hair Without Razors A (j or Offensive Depilatories. Until the discovery of Veet above the skin surface /f 1\ Cream,women have had to Veet melts the hau away B resort to scraping razor beneath it. \eet no blades and evil-smelling, J offensive519 words
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Advertisement204 1923-12-27 10 A Valuable Gift f'Ai 'J/j/ -‘''WK V' wjo /orChristmas |lw MEN who appreciate the hygienic value of self shaving are welcoming the New Improved Gillette. It does its work so neatly, so cleanly and so comfortably that any man can shave himself perfectly. The New Improved Gillette makes an ideal204 words
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Article915 1923-12-27 11 leading conditions of design. The Constructive Depaitment at the Admiralty is now engaged on the intricate and difficult problem of working out the plans for the new ligh, cruisers. Mr. Baldwin has said that 17 of these vessels are required to replace the “County’’ class, but how915 words
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Advertisement414 1923-12-27 11 I L I 'S>WA«' J Perfect Gifts There are many charming g^ ts an d man V useful ones k tSSkL iSsiK but the Swan Pen emvGu ()^‘es the qualities a Kzk s h° u ld possess. Beau4 it'*' tiful, of value, daily *<k> useful and a lasting reminder of414 words
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Advertisement269 1923-12-27 11 w A fix MB lIQ X THE KING OF SPIRITS—THE SPIRIT OF KINGS. Such, indeed, is ‘N. J. Club,’ tho whisky which maintains the same high standard of quality and the same mellow flavour that made it the personal choice of George IV. and William IV. H/3PIER JOHnSTONES iKißst 1269 words
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Advertisement1434 1923-12-27 12 1 N. Y. K. “ELLERMAN” LINE DT T¥? T7T TTVn\T¥ZY T japan-calcutta line ellerman and bucknall J ¥j[ ST 14 1 J■ > Jn X_J 1 X A Freight service maintained between STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., INTENDED SAII INGS FROM PENANG. Kobe and Calcutta, calling at Hongkong, (Incorporated in England.) WEEKLY1,434 words
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Advertisement628 1923-12-27 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDI\ AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in Exglaxd.) 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 Ixindon i about 1924 MOREA Jan. 3 KAISAR I HIND KARMALA 17 KHIVA628 words
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