Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 January 1924
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1924-01-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. .No. 14. VOL LXXXII. THURSDAY, 17th JANUARY, 1924. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement519 1924-01-17 1 ItokisatsuJ jj PHOTOGRAPHIC j ART STUDIO.] Phone 772. j 68. BISHOP STREET* i’> iUiiiilii rMI unri is S I i f THE TYKE with g I® I ROSS’S I Eg Z®f\ g HI F! s E REPUTATION, I i id R I <§nfineirfalj MB BE aF r Ml m®cord Reliability519 words
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Advertisement15 1924-01-17 1 i T. NAGATA, ii I L ii >• Dentist. NEXT door to K g THE DISPENSARY.”15 words
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Article1523 1924-01-17 2 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Dr. P. G. Edgar arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday evening on a brief visit. Mr. Henry Alexander Patrick Sandrasagara has been appointed a King’s Counsel for Ceylon. Mr. Manley. Assistant Engineer, P. W. D.. F. M. S., is due to arrive here by the s.s. Naldera. Mr.1,523 words
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Article223 1924-01-17 2 Ex-Fireman Charged. In the District Court, Penang, before Mr. G. A. Smith this morning, Ah Liew, alias Khoo Ah Mok was charged with cheating on three counts, to all of which he claftied trial. Court Inspector D. Lucey prosecuted. Mr. A. Mb B. Hamilton, Superintendent of the Fire223 words
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Article238 1924-01-17 2 At the instance of Inspector T. A. Randell, Mr. C. R. Byers was summoned before Mr. G. A. Smith, charged with parking his motor car in the wrong place at the Town Hall and carrying three persons in the front seat of the car. The defendant pleaded guilty238 words
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Article118 1924-01-17 2 A STABBING CASE. Ong Peng Joo, who was charged before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Police Court, Penang, this morning with voluntarily causing hurt to Kwek Ooi Yah with a knife at St. Xavier’s Institution yesterday, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month’s rigorous118 words
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Article184 1924-01-17 2 Daring Attempt Frustrated. A daring attempt to bring into the Colony a number of pistols and revolvers was frustrated by the Singapore police when a Hpkien. who had just arrived from China on board the steamer Ho Sang, was arrested. The man came ashore with his belongings, which184 words
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Article306 1924-01-17 2 .—S.F.P.” CHIEF JUSTICE AND INTERFERENCE WITH LAW. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, at the Singapore Assizes, when the trial was resumed of a young Chinese motor-car repairer named Kon K wang Heng on a charge of murdering another Chinese, who was fatally shot in Sago Street, told.—S.F.P.” - 306 words
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Article358 1924-01-17 2 S. F. P. Sentence of six months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on Hamid bin Hussain, the Malay Quartermaster on baard the steamer Prachatipok, who was charged with having committed a murderous assault on Hans Sitter, Second Officer on board the ship. Medical evidence given byS. F. P. - 358 words
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Article127 1924-01-17 2 Now with a lover’s eye do I behold. The splend’d passion which exalts thy breath; The crimson and the purple and the gold. The lilac and the greenness of thy death. All life is measured in thee, all things fair; Birth, love, hope, faith and joy127 words
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Advertisement1034 1924-01-17 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE OF SALE. POSITION VACANT. By order of the Administrators of a Estate of Chong Yew alias Chon Wanted a European Assistant for Yew deceased, to be sold by Estate in Kedah. Must speak Tamil. PUBLIC AUCTION Apply with recent credentials to Box No. 14, c/o Pinang Gazette.1,034 words
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Article333 1924-01-17 3 London, January 6.The Observer's" Paris correspondent says that politicians and economic theorists are trying to explain the s'ump in the franc. Ignorant people are olaming the alleged international attack and also blame the speculators, overlooking the nearer causes, for example, inflation by the note issue333 words
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Article182 1924-01-17 3 London, January 6.The Times” Paris correspondent says that the Franco-Bel-g’an reply i n *he German Ruhr and Rhineland demands, will lay stress on the fact that both countries have already done much towards meeting the German view by relaxing their grip on the Ruhr and182 words
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163 1924-01-17 3 London, January 4.A Teheran message says the cabinet Council has passed the following articles in the passport laws.l. A foreigner having less than 100 Tomans snail not be allowed to enter Persia- .2- He must within 48 hours of arrival at his destination show his passport163 words
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Article136 1924-01-17 3 London, January 4.The War Office announces that the last course of training under the 1922 Regulations for non-commissioned officers of the regular army who have been recommended for promotion from the ranks to combatant commissions begins at Sandhurst at the end of the month and continues136 words
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Article331 1924-01-17 3 London, January B.—Remarkable sidelights on the growth of betting, especially among women, appear in the report of the Select Committee issued to-day. It will be remembered that the Committee at a final meeting intimated that a betting tax was practicable but the dissolution of Parliament prevented them331 words
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Article105 1924-01-17 3 London, January 4.Arrangements for the Everest ixpedition are nearing completion. Lord Ronaldshay in an interview, said that the party was expected to be ready to leave Darjeeling at the end of March and expressed the opinion that the chances of succes s were very fair. The route to105 words
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Article121 1924-01-17 3 London. January 4.—A newspaper statement that it has been decided to replace the Lewis machine gun throughout the British Army with the Browning is denied. The War Office, it is understood, is making experiments with the Browning and other automatic guns but no decision has been leached121 words
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Article284 1924-01-17 3 The theatrical world, especially in London, is be’ng hit hardly by the political turmoil. Since the preparations for the election got into full swing a short while ago, four London plays have been withdrawn, and the last nights’ of eight others are anneunced. The latter include even284 words
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Article310 1924-01-17 3 LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. Chee Boon Yong Heah Swee Lee $5OO, Khoo Sean Ewe $5OO. Lim Mah Chye $5OO, Khaw Joo Tok $5OO, Mrs. Lam Kam Thong nee Chung Siew Inn Neoh $5OO, Y'eoh Seng Lye $5OO, Estate of Cheah Soon Seng (deceased) $5OO. Khoo Kongsi310 words
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Article278 1924-01-17 3 Roland Todd's first contest in the United States ended disappointingly for the Englishman, for, says the Exchange” from New York. Tommy Loughran, the Philadelphian middleweight, out-pointed him in a twelve-round contest. At any rate, that was the opinion of the referee, but not of the278 words
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Advertisement757 1924-01-17 3 Trade with Australia Dresser, fully qualified, for healthy Estate in Kedah. Apply with testi- 1 monials and specimen of hand-writing to Box No. 7, c/o Pinang Gazette. v 54—24-1 9 1 1 «R Wanted for 1.400 acres Coconut Estate in Sumatra an Assistant experienced in all Departments of Estate work,757 words
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Advertisement312 1924-01-17 3 DO YOU CATCH COLD EASILY? BEWARE OF STUBBORN COLDS THAT BECOME MORE PERSISTENT WITH GOLD WEATHER. When a cold stubbornly resists the ordinary- methods of treatment, and one cold rapidly succeeds anothar after each change of temperature, it is time to take a tonic that will strengthen the blood and312 words
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Advertisement179 1924-01-17 3 fORMAMISj Gann-Killin( Throat Tablot PREVENTS Cures Throat Troubles It destroys all disease germs which may have settled in the throat and safeguards you against Sore Throat, Tonsilitis, Diphtheria, Influenza, Scarlet Fever, Measles and other serious infections. See that you get genuine Formamint manufactured by the original inventors A. Wulfing A179 words
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Article22 1924-01-17 4 GREENHOW.On January 16, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to the Rev. E. N. and Mrs. Greenhow, the gift of a daughter.22 words
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Article698 1924-01-17 4 The Incorporated Society of Planters has a short history, but it has established itself in the body politic of Malaya, and we feel sure that by the time the next annual general meeting takes place further progress and an increased membership will have to be reported. The Society698 words
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Article292 1924-01-17 4 SPORTING CLUB ACCOUNTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, January 17. The Singapore Sporting Club accounts show a credit balance of $20,370. The stakes for the Spring and Autumn Meeting amounted to $99,136. Mr. G. R. H. Webb is in Australia enquiring regarding details of an electrical totalizator with292 words
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Article1424 1924-01-17 4 In Penang, on Saturday afternoon at 4-30 o’clock. X signed a A Ridiculous promissory note in Law. favour of Y. to whom he was indebted. On Saturday evening X left the Colony. On Monday morning Y sent the note to the Collector of Stamp Duties to be1,424 words
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Article109 1924-01-17 4 PROPOSED CONVERSION TO MUNICIPALITY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. January 17. The Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board nominated members of a committee which together with the Auditor-General and the State Treasurer will prepare a balance sheet showing the financial position of the Board, if all revenue109 words
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Article124 1924-01-17 4 The P. O. Packet Karmala. with niail= despatched from London on the 2ith December, is expected to arrive here at 11 p.m. to-day. Correspondence will be ready for delivery at about 8 a.m. tomorrow. The homeward mail, by the K'hj' 1 closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday, the124 words
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Advertisement229 1924-01-17 4 gXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX?j I X mIMITT It ABDULLA CIGAREI- /k KIBI /I I I TES are exquisite—from X /Jm Ma, M i the touch of the lips to the X last lingering whiff :-no ft X I /jy I HARSHNESS—no CRU- X V /s/ DlTY—just mellowness itJ Selt X X The value229 words
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Advertisement78 1924-01-17 4 E. O.” Guest Nights and Dancing. Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and* SaturdayOrchestra. Orchestral Concert Every Wednesday 9-45 p. m. -x- =s= =-J 0 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. |ij! Including free town delivery or Illi postage. JI PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. in a year ||H v Local $36 Country78 words
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Miscellaneous87 1924-01-17 4 AT THE THEATRE ROYAL (LYRIC THEATRES LTD.) PENANG ROAD. From Thursday, 17th, to Sunday, 20th January, 1924. 7 reels u The Fringe of Society reels 7 with Ruth Roland and Milton Sills. MARIE PREVOST supported by Mae Busch and Bertram Grassby. In the six cylinder French concoction of a dazzling87 words
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Miscellaneous27 1924-01-17 4 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-DA v. 9. 54 p.m. 3. 21 p.m. To-mo a row. 10.33 a.m. 4. 48 a.m. 10.35 p.m. 4. 21 p.m.27 words
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Article1048 1924-01-17 5 Press on Political Probabilities. BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, January 16. The moderation and the essentially Liberal complexion of the Speech from the Throne have done nothing to modify the tacit Liberal and Labour agreement to eject the present Government. A number of backbench Überals have(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 1,048 words
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Article174 1924-01-17 5 London, December 30.The News cf the World’’ draw s attention to the success with which France is consojidating the Treaty of Versailles by a series of treaties. The recent Anglo-Spanish agreement respecting Tangier provides an avenue for French native troops bound for Europe avoiding a long Mediterranean174 words
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Article124 1924-01-17 5 MR J. H. THOMAS AND N. U. R. OBLIGATION. London. January 16. Mr. J. H. Thomas, in a statement yesterday, emphasized the obligation of the members of the N. U. R. to remain at work in the event of a strike. He said he stood by his124 words
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Article114 1924-01-17 5 London, January 16. At the close of a conference between port employers and the Transport Workers’ Union, on the latter’s claim for an increase in dockers’ wages throughout the country by two shillings a day. it was announced that the employers had informed the Union that they114 words
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Article224 1924-01-17 5 France Rejects Spain’s Request. (Reuters Telegrams.) Paris, January 16. France has declined the Spanish request to modify the Tangier Convention, but is willing to consider the granting of concessions elsewhere in Morocco. The Tangier Convention. London, January 16. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ronald McNeill made a lengthy(Reuters Telegrams.) - 224 words
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Article517 1924-01-17 5 Madrid, December 19.—With one noteworthy exception to-day’s Press publishes the news of the signature of the Tangier Convention without comment. Details of the signature and of the text are supplied by agency telegrams. There is no official attempt to explain what a signature ad referendum’ means. It517 words
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Article275 1924-01-17 5 U. S. Cruiser’s Plight. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Mexico City, January 16. The American Charge d’Affaires has obtained the Obregon GovermSent’s permission for two United States warships to visit Vera Cruz and Tuxpam. The United States cruiser Ttcoma is now en route to Vera Cruz. It is reported that(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 275 words
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Article58 1924-01-17 5 ALLEGATIONS REGARDING AMERICAN OIL. Washington, January 16. The Democrat, Mr. Caraway, caused a sensation in the Senate by accusing the Secretary of betrayal of trust by leasing oil reserves and charged him with selling American fuel to speculators, one of whom boasted he -was going to58 words
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Article131 1924-01-17 5 Washington, January 16. Senator Borah, in the Senate, referred to the French war debt and called attention to the fact that France while she was unwilling to come to a settlement with the United States, was lending large sums to European governments. Senator Borah characterized France131 words
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Article52 1924-01-17 5 PAYMENT OF FINNISH DEBT. Washington, January 16, President Coolidge has nominated Mr. Edward N. Hurley to fill the Democratic vacancy on the Debt Funding Commission. The President sent to Congress an agreement for funding the Finnish war debt to the United States of $9,000,000. Payments have52 words
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Article78 1924-01-17 5 DEPARTURE OF SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES. New York, January 16. The Pilgrims’ Club gave a farewell banquet to Sir Auckland Geddes, who in a speech pleaded for a better AngloAmerican understanding. Loud applause greeted Sir Auckland Geddes’s remark that he would return to England as a kind of deputy78 words
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Article216 1924-01-17 5 American Incident. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Lake Hurst (New Jersey), Jan. 17. The naval dirigible Shenandoah, which is earmarked for a naval aerial expedition to the North Pole in the summer, broke away from the mooring mast in the course of a gale with a crew of thirty, while undergoing(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 216 words
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Article27 1924-01-17 5 RESULT OF RECENT GROUNDING. New York, January 16. The Leviathan which recently grounded sustained $250,000 damage. Repairs will not be completed before April 1.27 words
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Article128 1924-01-17 5 VISIT TO BRADFORD. London, January 16. The Chinese Industrial Mission visited the headquarters of the Bradford Dyers’ Association and inspected samples of dyed woollen, cotton and artificial silk goods, suitable for the Far Eastern trade. Subsequently the Mission attended a conference with the Council of the Bradford128 words
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Article238 1924-01-17 5 Monday, the 21st January: Single Handicap Class A 4 M. T. P. Rule v. 3 F. N. Syer (4). Single Handicap Class C 3 J. O’N. Browne v. l5 R.C. Stiven (1): l5 J. Miller v. Scr H. Meynell (2) l5 R. Addison v. l5 K. Coombs238 words
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Article60 1924-01-17 5 The following are the results of yesterday’s ties Open ChampionshipGunn Lay Cheang beat Teoh Hong Guan 62, 6o. Singles Handicap Class A”Chung Chee Leng beat Lam Choon Kee 6o, 6—l. Singles Handicap Class B Foo Joo Sun beat Teoh Pin Chong B6, I6, 6—L Singles Handicap Class60 words
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Article111 1924-01-17 5 Conference in London Impossible. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, January 16. Replying to the proposal that a conference between German shipowners and the striking German seamen should be held in London under the auspices of the British National Sailors’ and Firemens* Union, German shipowners declare that a discussion with(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 111 words
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Article71 1924-01-17 5 London, January 16. A sub-committee of the League of Nations, including Mr. Bethlen and Dr. Benes (Czecho-Slovakia) met privately at St. James’s Palace to consider the proposed international loan of £10,000,000 to Hungary. It is understood that M. Clausel, the French representative, urges that the loan71 words
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Article31 1924-01-17 5 STERLING RALLIES. London, January 16. Sterling on New York rallied to $4.26], French francs were 91.05 and. Belgian francs 101, due to the contemplated French Government financial reforms.31 words
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Article26 1924-01-17 5 London, January 16. Aberdeen University has given Tokio over 200 valuable works of reference to replace the books destroyed in the earthquake.26 words
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Article387 1924-01-17 5 London, January I—The dawn of the New Year is greeted in France as betokening better days. If 1923 has been the year of the Ruhr occupation, 1924 is to be the year of reconciliation and definitive peace. This, says The Times” Paris correspondent was the sentiment expressed387 words
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Article1244 1924-01-17 6 annual general meeting. At the fourteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of Alma Estates, Ltd., held at No. 10 Canton Road, Shanghai, on Tuesday, December 18, there were present: Mr. E. T. Byrne (Chairman), Mr. N. G. Maitland, Mr. R. S. Ivy, Mr. C. J. L. Stewart1,244 words
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Article126 1924-01-17 6 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Kedah for P. Langkawi and Kantang (Trang). Parigi for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Rawang for P. Brandan. Patroclus for Colombo, Suez, Marseilles and London. Colombo, Suez and United Kingdom (Parcels). Kinta for Port Swettenham Singapore. Pungah lor Dindings. Paul Lecat for Ceylon,126 words
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Article235 1924-01-17 6 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday) BT TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except when otherwise stated, close half an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by tbc 7 20235 words
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Advertisement537 1924-01-17 6 oES if? >ĕr a refreshing q/ thirst quencher .just dissolve a dash” of ENO’s Fruit Salt in a glass of cold water and you have a Qnfir cooling drink that pleases and invigorates add Off a squeeze of lemon or orange and it is even more delicious. After tennis, polo,537 words
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Advertisement83 1924-01-17 6 IWhiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in England.) I g PENANG AND TAIPENG j J j 5 Have pleasure 5 in announcing 5 that their J 20th Annual I Stock-Taking I Clearance jLi jEI will commence on MONDAY, 21st Jan., 1924, J and continue for I Three Weeks Only. J Unprecedented83 words
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Article529 1924-01-17 7 TO-DKY S low ideal of MARRIAGE. In an address. Marriage and Divorce, at Melbourne, he Rev. Dr. Strong asked bis congregation to form its own conscientious opinion on the necessity or otherwise*for divorce- From the point of view of home life alone, he said, marriage was a529 words
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Article275 1924-01-17 7 POISON GAS METHODS. Belgrade has just been v isited by two representatives of the Rockefeller Foun- 1 dation. Messrs. Russell and Kahn, who, en route for Constantinople, spent three days there inspecting health institutions, j both those established by the Serbian j authorities and those which are due275 words
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Article1843 1924-01-17 7 M.M.” REMARKABLE REVIVAL OF THE I. S. P. annual gen-ral meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters, held at the Masonic Hall, Venningroad, Kuala Lumpur, was largely attended, and afforded an opportunity of judging the results which have been attained by the recent vigorous campaign to populariseM.M.” - 1,843 words
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Article432 1924-01-17 7 The commercial treaty which has been concluded between and Poland is likely to have important Political reactions. This instrument is based on the most favoured nation principle ajid confers great benefits on Polish industry and commerce. On the other hand, it gives certain rights to the432 words
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Article284 1924-01-17 7 Brassey’s Naval and Shipping Annual 1924 (Clowes. 255.) is as invaluable as ever. It is edited by Sir A. Richardson and Mr. A. Hurd, and is a veritable mine of exact and accurate information on all the naval and shipping questions of the day. The editors point284 words
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Article97 1924-01-17 7 Jan 17Soccer, Colours v Whiles. Esplanade. 5.15 p.tn. 19 Cricket League, P.S. v P.R.C., Esnlanade. 20 P.S.C.. Pritchard Cup and B” Class H’cap. 26Cricket League, C.R.C. v P.S,, Victoria Green. 26Perak Mark Lodge, Tai ping. Installation Meeting. 6.30 p.m. 26Kedah Branch Incorporated Society of Planters’ dance (fancy dress)97 words
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Article156 1924-01-17 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. 2 E E Shares. >» -5 GJ qx X X X sc. sc. sc. sc. Mining. Hitam 1.40 1.4» 1.42 J 1.45 Idris Hyd. 17/6 18/- 18/6 19/Ipoh 17/6 18/3 18/- 18/6 cum156 words
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Article71 1924-01-17 7 17th January. 1924. Local. cts. 'Smoked Sheet 48 steady PbnanG' Fine Pale Crepe 484 ,Unsmoked Sheet 40 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 48] pore 1 Crepe 48] London and New York. /Smoked Sheet 15. 24(1 U. dull LONDON Crepe U2|(| New York G 264 The following were the rubber quotations71 words
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Article117 1924-01-17 7 London. The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the following prices, on January 16 Spot £249.15s down £l.ss 3 mos. buying 251 1.5 s 3 selling 251.5 s 1.5 s The Eastern Smelting Co.. Ltd: London. Jan. 15. £251 spot, and £252.5s three months buying, £252 10s selling. London,117 words
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Article204 1924-01-17 7 Benares Opium p. chest $5.000.00 noin. Cloves 115.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 80s 48.00 sellers 110 s 43.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 Copra Snndried 12.50 buyers Rattens 11.20 seller? Rattens Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per204 words
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Article1077 1924-01-17 7 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. V NAMES j So a RUBBER [Dollar.] 8 c o Allenby Rubber Co 1 10 1 20 Alor Gajab Rubber Estate 1 10 1 25 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 00 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate H 0012 00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 40 50 Ayer Molek Rubber1,077 words
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Advertisement1583 1924-01-17 8 banks j~' ELLERMAN” LINE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE EL STEAMSHIP N COm LTD., AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. intended sailings from penang. (Incorporated in England.) (Incorporated in England by Royal WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. ELLERMAN” LINE. Charter 1853.) PATROCLUS in nort Marseilles, London, and Rotterdam. Paid-up1,583 words
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Advertisement685 1924-01-17 8 m&O.-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 Doo Pennng. To Marseille* A London Leave P #B about about KARMALA Jan. 17 KHIVA Jan. 19 NALDER685 words
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