Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 October 1924
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1924-10-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 233. VOL. LXXXII. THURSDAY, 9th OCTOBER, 1924. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement505 1924-10-09 1 asi. aam.» TOKISATSU,! r w PHOTOGRAPHIC I ART STUDIO. I 'Phone 112. 68. BISHOP STREET I J I THE FINEST IN THB WORLD nrif L. is I RELIABILITY x x z<X' v\ fen and {CANADA S <-> g I ECONOMY /X africa 'M V\y 1 j 4 ft Full Particulars505 words
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Advertisement17 1924-10-09 1 T. NAGATA, j DENTIST. I I I j NEXT DOOR TO I THE DISPENSARY.” I i_ I17 words
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Article345 1924-10-09 2 RETURN FROM ENGLAND. His Highness the Regent of Kedah, who went to England for the British Empire Exhibition, accompanied by Tunku Mansur (a.D.C.). Tunku Mohamed Jiwa (Private Secretary), Mr. F. E. Ivery and Che Mat. returned by the P. and O. s.s. Malwa yesterday afternoon and were345 words
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Article359 1924-10-09 2 ARRIVAL OF ROYALTIES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, October 8. An interesting function took place this mornin at the Baleh Besar, Alor Star, when members of the Kedah Civil Service hade farewell to the Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Wolff. British Adviser and Mrs. Wolff who left359 words
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Article108 1924-10-09 2 Tokio, October 6.Mr. Korekimi Nakamura has accepted the Mayoralty of Tokio. The Ise. flagship of the Red party in the grand naval manoeuvres, was compelled to return to the Yokosuka naval station owing to an outbreak of dysentery, which occurred during her duty in the Gulf of Ise.108 words
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Article270 1924-10-09 2 FENWICK-SYM. The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, Penang, yesterday afternoon of Mr. Charles Fenwick, manager. The Borneo Co., Ltd., Kuching, Sarawak, fourth son of the late Rev. D P. and Mrs. Fenwick, Logie Manse, Fifeshire, to Miss Mary Keslie Sym, daughter of Mr.270 words
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Article47 1924-10-09 2 DROP IN NEW YORK. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] New York, October 8. Cotton market prices broke from 120 to 180 points from the day’s highest figures on heavy selling following a bureau report on the crop condition, but the market rallied twenty to thirty points on covering.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 47 words
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Article23 1924-10-09 2 WHO IS HE Washington, October 8. Professor Timothy Szddy has presented his credentials as the Irish Free State Minister in the United States.23 words
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Article23 1924-10-09 2 NEW ZEALANDERS WIN AGAIN. London, October 8. The New Zealanders beat the North Midlands by 40 points to 3 at Birmingham.23 words
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Article139 1924-10-09 2 What is undoubtedly the best film When Knighthood Was In Flower” starring Marion Davies, Lyn Harding and Forest Stanley will be shown at both the Theatre Royal and the Empire Theatre to-night. This picture is magnificent in every respect and a treat to see. Lyn Harding is ideal139 words
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Article189 1924-10-09 2 CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 1924. The prize presented by Mr. F. S. Gibson will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday. 18th and 19th October. Partners have been drawn for and th? list is posted in the Club. As handicaps are now under revision players are recommended to consult189 words
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Article554 1924-10-09 2 SI TI AW AN CONTRIBUTION S. The following contributions have been thankfully received: Pundut Estate $5OO, Consolidated Es tate $lOO, Sungei Wangi Estate $5O, Messrs. D. Carmichael $lO, E. W. Josselyn $lO, R. J. Wilson $5, J. W. Rowan $2O, M. Dawson $lO, C. Bailey554 words
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Article769 1924-10-09 2 S. F. P.” SINGAPORE OUSTpM AT FAULT. That the document satisfied him that, in some cases, at any rate, the banks m Singapore were in -thle habit of disregard ing the provisions of the Bills of Sale Ordinance, was the comment passed by t.he Chief Justice, SirS. F. P.” - 769 words
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Article87 1924-10-09 2 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending 4th October. 1924, shows a total of 47 deaths27 males and 20 femalesthe death-rate being 18.79 per mille ner annum, comnared with 19.99 in preceding week and with 20.72 in th? corresponding week of last87 words
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Article798 1924-10-09 2 ALLEGED EXCESSIVE SURVEY FEES. In the Perak Supreme Court on Tuesday, before the Hon. Mr Justice P. A. F. David, an action in which Mr. C. M. Naestead, of Teluk Anson is suing the State of Perak for the recovery of a sum of 89,100,798 words
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Article830 1924-10-09 2 T, Q. M. History of the Case. Christian Michael Naestead of CopenpT"l De m l ark and part owner of an Al' 3 6 o' Taluk Anson known as the Alpha Burnam Estate said; I applied for this land in 1913 an() was granted. The firstT, Q. M. - 830 words
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Advertisement198 1924-10-09 2 PALE PEOPLE ARE IN PERIL.. Some Form of Nervous Breakdown Always Threatens Them. Pale people are always nervous. There is a closer connection between the blood and nerves than most people know for all the nourishment that the nerves receive reaches them through the blood. That is why Dr. Williams”198 words
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Advertisement14 1924-10-09 2 SINGAPORE Dollar Directory 1924-25. At each. STOCKED BY The Pinang Gazette Press, Id PENANG.14 words
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Article444 1924-10-09 3 MINERS’ PLAN FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION The Trades Union Congress at Hull discussed industrial action to prevent future wars. A resolution from the Miners’ Federation, which was enthusiastically carried, instructed the General Council to call a special Congress to decide on industrial action immediately there was444 words
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Article312 1924-10-09 3 PLEA FOR YOUNG TELEGRAPHIST. A telegraphist named Horace Constable Smith, 22, who forged telegraph money orders and adopted a disguise in order to collect the money, was sentenced to fifteen months’ imprisonment, in the second division, at the Old Bailey. Mr. Forster Boulton, prosecuting, said the accused, employed312 words
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Article24 1924-10-09 3 October 30Dance Recital.- Miss McNamee and Pupils, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Novem. IDance Recital, Miss McNamee and Pupils, Town Hall, 6 p.m.24 words
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Advertisement1304 1924-10-09 3 POSITION WANTED. NOTICES. Wanted a situation as children’s nurse There will be Moonlight Band per- «gj INCREASE YOUR M nursery governess. Apply Box No. formances at the Esplanade on 11th. 13th VITAL ENERGY >35 c/oPinang Gazette. and 14th instant. by taking 1,1 A s&. sANAi og e n MISCELLANEOUS. I1,304 words
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Advertisement493 1924-10-09 3 For the I Housewife’s Lunch I BOVRIL Medical men strongly Z'lifll H advise wives and Y S mothers not to forego 11 nourishing midday KilS'A meals in the absence of >J|I their husbands. It is to (Sxw this foolish habit that 1 vA„ t l many of the diseases so493 words
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Article41 1924-10-09 4 SimpsonSmith.On Oct. 6, 1921 before the Registrar of Marriages, Singapore, Guy Reid Simpson, M.C., youngest son of the late William A. Simpson to Mary Eugenie Smith, eldest daughter of the late John J. Smith and Mrs. Smith of Gloucester.41 words
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Article426 1924-10-09 4 The Labour Government has fallen and its passing will rouse no general regret. When we recall narrow votes which ejected previous Governments (a snap division in 1895 on the cordite question was a notable instance) the rout of the Labourites by 364 votes to 198 assumes much significance. Anyone426 words
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Article429 1924-10-09 4 Herein the Colony the question of rent looms large in the minds of the thinking public. Its adverse effect on the cost of living is undeniable and we have again been urged to take the field on behalf of the poorer classes of the community. The time has429 words
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Article248 1924-10-09 4 We have been asked by a correspondent if we can inform him as to the origin and meaning of the expression tearing the tartan. The origin is lost in the mists of antiquity, but we can explain the meaning easily enough. Tearing the tartan is a game248 words
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Article1265 1924-10-09 4 Rubber Shares yesterday had one of their periodical spurts. Home Rubber says the Evening StanSbarei. dard of September 13. A little buying carne upon the market unexpectedly, and the dealers were forced to bid for stock m order to meet same. Ever ready to speculate on the1,265 words
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Article200 1924-10-09 4 match factory burned down, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 9. The Elkayes match factory carried on by Lee Kim Soon ofl' Balestier Road, was totally destroyed by fire which broke out yesterday morning and continued for a couple of hours until the building was completely razed to200 words
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Article87 1924-10-09 4 LONDON R. G. A. COUNCIL APPROVES. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. October The R. G. A. Kuala Lumpur has received a telegram from the R..G- London, stating that the council adopted the repf rts of the commits appointed to investigate selling to -which committee members presenting producers87 words
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Article54 1924-10-09 4 The homeward mail by the Soil' closes at noon on Saturday, 11th in-ta”-The mail despatched from on the 13th September by the s.s. K 1 was delivered in London on the 11 October. The mail despatched from Penang the 10th September by the s.S. Rend was delivered in54 words
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Advertisement291 1924-10-09 4 ESTABLISHED 1872 PATRONIZED BY ROYALTY A FRESH DISPLAY OF Diamond set Jewellery I SUITABLE FOR ALL. PRICES REASONABLE. B. P. DeSILVA, 1, BISHOP STREET, INSPECTION 92-93, HIGH STREET, PENANG. KINDLY SOLICITED. SINGAPORE. OMaBBnBMMMmMHWHBHHBMUHBHMHMM I FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS 4 IF you are looking for high quality Silk Piece ifl Goods for291 words
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Advertisement23 1924-10-09 4 £r> O.” Guest Night and Dancing Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin every Wednesday and SaturdayE. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday.23 words
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Miscellaneous95 1924-10-09 4 Attractions Extraordinary Attractions Extraordinary COMING WITH A BANG ON SATURDAY 11th AND SUNDAY 12th OCTOBER, 1924, FROM 9 P.M. TO 12 P.M. THE FAIRY LAND' DATO KRAMAT ROAD Most Wonderful and Brilliant Display of Fireworks, Specially Ordered from Canton. Consisting of Illuminous Displays of FIRE DRAGON Fire Lion, the Birth95 words
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Miscellaneous28 1924-10-09 4 TIDE TABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 10.11 a.m. 4.19 a.m. 10.58 p.m. 4.46 p.m. To-Morrow. High Water. Low Water. 10.52 a.m. 5.5 a.m. 11.31 p.m. 5.22 p.m.28 words
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Obituary29 1924-10-09 4 DEATH. KHOOOn 9th. October at 58 Northam Road, Penang. Khoo Joo Bee, aged 45. beloved wife of Capitan Chung Thye Phin. Singapore and F. M. S. papers please copy.29 words
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Article1779 1924-10-09 5 Stirring Debate in the House of Commons. BIG MAJORITY FOR LIBERAL AMENDMENT. CONSERVATIVE VOTE OF CENSURE. As predicted by th? Pinang Gazette" Labour has met its Water, 100. Mr. Asquith and his followers have shown their hand and the Conservative Vote. of censure has writt n Jint* to[Reuter’s Tel eg rams. ] - 1,779 words
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Article64 1924-10-09 5 AMENDMENT BY THE LORDS. London, October 8. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Irish Bill with a declaratory amendment that the House took note of the opinions expressed by British signatories to the Irish Treaty that article twelve contemplated nothing more than a readjustment64 words
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Article114 1924-10-09 5 CONFERENCE IN LONDON. Paris. October 8. French bankers considered yesterday subscriptions to the German loan provided for in the Dawes plan and will depart for London. According to the papers the French share of the loan would be three millions sterling. The Matin says that one of114 words
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Article46 1924-10-09 5 HOLLAND SHOWS THE WAY. Copenhagen, October 8. In the Lower House the Minister of Defence subm tted a disarmament bill abolishing the army and Navy, except frontier guards and costal defence ships, dismantling all fortifications and transforming military and factories into state and civil enterprises.46 words
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Article99 1924-10-09 5 A Red Army.” MR. CLYNESS REBUKE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 8. At the Labour Conference, Mr Campbell, editor of the Workers Weekly attacked the Labour Government in connection with military expenditure and alleged use of troops in industrial disputes. He asserted that the Government had continued Mr. Baldwin’s[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 99 words
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Article141 1924-10-09 5 CHANG’S REPLY TO LEGATIONS. Mukden, October 8. Replying to the Foreign Legations’ protest Chang Tso-lin declares that his forces must attack Peking because it is the enemy’s headquarters. He says the only way to ensure the safety of the capital is to remove the headquarters from there141 words
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Article55 1924-10-09 5 M. KARAKHAN’S MESSAGE. Moscow, October 8. M. Karakhan has sent a message to Moscow relative to the agreement with Chang Tso-Lin saying that Russia is now master of the situation and has delivered the Imperialist Powers a crushing blow which destroyed their last chance of obtaining control55 words
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Article64 1924-10-09 5 A GOVERNMENT DENI AT.. London, October 8. In the House of Commons, questioned as to whether Government had been informed that arms and munitions were exported from Britain to China in the past three years to consignees other than the Chinese Government, Mr. Ponsonby replied in tehe64 words
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Article46 1924-10-09 5 ANOTHER CLASH. Allahabad, October 8. Rioting between the Hindus Yind the Mahomedans arising out of rumours that the Mahomedans had beaten certain Hindus resulted in 3 being killed and 20 injured. British and Indian troops were called out and the city is now quiet.46 words
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Article58 1924-10-09 5 RELIEF IN RUSSIA. Moscow, October 8. M. Svidersky, Commissar of Agriculture. states that the bad harvest has affected about seven million people in. twelve provinces. Government expended seventy million roubles in aid of famine sufferers. M. Kalinin has announced that Government proposed to allocate sixteen million roubles58 words
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Article33 1924-10-09 5 TEST OF CO-OPERATION. Riga, October 8. Fifty vessels are participating in the Soviet naval manoeuvres in the Gulf of Finland in a test of co-operation of naval, air and land forces.33 words
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Article35 1924-10-09 5 DISASTER NEAR GENOA. Rome, October 8. The Paris-Rome express de luxe, carrying sixty passengers was derailed near Genoa. The engine and several carriages were overturned and wrecked, six were killed and 15 injured,35 words
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Article1139 1924-10-09 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. C. G. Osborne returned from leave by the Soudan. Mr. John Wallace has been appointed an Assistant Engineer, P.W.D.. P.M.S. Mr. W. C. S. Corry, Cadet, and Mr. R. Morgan, Inspector of Police, have been seconded for service in Johore. The death is announced of Sir Arthur1,139 words
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Advertisement56 1924-10-09 5 We Think That our SERVICE and REPAIRS will give g YOU satisfaction. I But two heads are always better than one. g We therefore invite the motorists of Penang to send us any suggestions that will assist us to give them the service they want. Borneo Motors Ltd, PENANG, j56 words
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Article601 1924-10-09 6 PROPOSED PASSENGER SERVICE Great interest has been created by Sir Samuel Instone’s proposal to organise a passenger service of fast motor-boats on the Thames. From the earliest days of London’s history until comparatively recent times, the river was the great highway of the metropolis. and though other601 words
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Article120 1924-10-09 6 PKNAMG. OCTOBER 9. 1924 (By Co unrxs y of i'hm Ch uits.ik Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 3/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/32 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 153 3 days’sight Private 157 Bombay Demand Bank 153 c Madras Demand Bank120 words
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Advertisement299 1924-10-09 6 I The Rains are Here But you can keep dry by wearing one of WHITEAWAY’S reliable waterproofs. None but those made by best British manufacturers stocked. I The Reliance Raincoat 7 A. very reliable waterproof for hard BrhlllW and sa t sfactory wear. Made of a llok S Quality double299 words
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Advertisement24 1924-10-09 6 Plan fees' Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, $3/- per book or $3/30 poet free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.24 words
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Advertisement84 1924-10-09 6 I Brand I w 4l Unsweetened Condensed K II <T T s I hfeSß MILK FOR household purposes. Quality—Purity- Richness E TRYING IT MEANS ADPOTING IT.” SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO. S MESSRS. W. D. H. O. WILLS’ S a Embassy" 77. fh SAVE YOUR COUPONS. I I j;’ ill 4MH A84 words
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Miscellaneous196 1924-10-09 6 LYRIO THEATRES, Ltd., From Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th October. (At The Empire Thursday 9th October only.) The film that has broken all records wherever shown. I proclaimed The dfFlfrjfcx a 8 wonder Film Biggest indoor set ever of his year, made in which 3000 MgSMB ACTORS took part For196 words
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Article953 1924-10-09 7 There has been more astir in the rubber world during the last week than has been witnessed for a long time, says the China Express” of September 18, and the position, both at the moment and as to prospects for the future, possesses more interest than has953 words
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560 1924-10-09 7 SYMINGTON SINCLAIR’S WEEKLY REPORT. Under the influence of a steady demand for spot and near Rubber, our market has maintained a firm tone during the week, and closes fd. per lb. better all round. American Manufacturers and Dealers seem to realise that they have allowed stocks to drop too low.560 words
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Article138 1924-10-09 7 In honour of the Birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohamed Mr. Shaikh Tahir Jalaludin will give an address on Islam and Progress (in Malay) at the Young Muslim Union on Saturday the lltb. at 8 p.m. The death took place on September 13 at Eridge Green of138 words
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Article133 1924-10-09 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.'s share list Yesterday. To-day. 2 Shares. ZX ZS S 3 DQ 72 CO x c. c. sc. c. Rubber (Dollar.) Ayer Molek 87i 92} 95 1.00 Mentakah 21 23 23 25 Sungei T. 22 23 23 24133 words
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Article76 1924-10-09 7 October 9. 1924. Local. cts. {Smoked Sheet ...52} firm but Fine Pale Crepe 53 quiet Unsmoked Sheet 37 SINGA- (Smoked Sheet 53} pore 1 Crepe ...54 Firm upward tendency. London and New York. i z (Smoked Sheet .1/3 firm but LONDON n (Crepe ...1/3 quiet New York G29}76 words
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Article44 1924-10-09 7 The General Produce Agency, Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $7O to 71 F.A.Q. do 68 69 Low F.A.Q. do 65 67 Plain Unsmoked Sheet Loose Scrap44 words
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Article64 1924-10-09 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for September: lbs. Karan 4.575 Padang Rubber 12.300 Consolidated 45.200 Shanghai Kedah 26,426 Bute Plantations 13,200 Tanah Merah 28,000 Dominion 25,926 Shanghai Pahang 13,100 Sungei Duri 15.061 Kota Bahroe 22,794 R. E. of Krian 24,100 Padang Jawa 17,423 Gula-Kalumpong «0,000 Samagaga 17,00364 words
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Article86 1924-10-09 7 The Straits Trading Co,, Ltd., gives the following prices, on October 8; London. Spot £244 Dotvn £2 3 mos. buying 246 2.5 s 3 selling 246.10 s 2 I.Ocal. October 9: Singapore sold 400 tons at sl2l} Penang buyers no sellers at sl2l}. Messrs. Boustead and Co.. Ltd:86 words
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Article39 1924-10-09 7 The output of The Tongkah Compound No. 2 N. L. output for September hours 618 hours, yardage treate<l-X3.034 cubic yards, output 205 piculs. The s.s. Kashmir” is now expected to arrive here on Tuesday, the 14th instant.39 words
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Article272 1924-10-09 7 SHIPPING INTELLIG ENCE. I’O-DAY’S DEPARTURES Sri Muar for P. Langkawi Kantang (Trang). Lycaon tor Singapore and China. Kutsang for Singapore, China and Japan. Pangkor for Bindings. Kinta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Station at Penang Albert Vogler, Andre Lebon, Antilochus, City272 words
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Article406 1924-10-09 7 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). 81 IRAIN. Federated Malay States*, Malacca, J. )!>. and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption o> Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30406 words
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Advertisement415 1924-10-09 7 SEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICES. PALMISTRY. By a woman reader for a lew days h at $2/-. Hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 16, Edgecumbe Road. NOTICE. 1 he public are hereby notified that the ds in the Botanical Gardens. Penang, jre closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. A. ROGERS,415 words
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Advertisement141 1924-10-09 7 NOTICE. The public is notified that the Bagan SeraiSelama Road is now open to traffic. Executive Engineer, Tai ping. j 11 Johan Tin Dredging, Limited. Application has been made to the Directors of this Company to issue to Tan Seng Leong of Ampang Road. Kuala Lumpur, a duplicate Certificate for141 words
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Advertisement23 1924-10-09 7 Pitman’s Shobthand Rapid Covrsb, Key for New Era. $l/50 per book or $l/80 poet free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.23 words
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Miscellaneous56 1924-10-09 7 Penang Amateurs PRESENT For Two Nights Only A TRIPLE BILL COMPRISING A COMEDY A PHANTASY A PARADOX AT THE Town Hall, Penang, ON Thursday 23rd October 1924 AND Saturday 25th October 1924, At 9 p.m. prompt each evening. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Prices $3, $2, $l. //V56 words
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Advertisement1703 1924-10-09 8 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI intended sailings from penang. (incorporated in England). BANKING CORPORATION WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT uncorpo (Incorporated in Hongkong.) RHESUS October 11 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Reduced Fares Hongkong to Europe. AUTOLYCUS October 16 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Hamburg. FIRST CLASS Authorised Capital $50,000,000 HELENUS October 23 London,1,703 words
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Advertisement789 1924-10-09 8 p. 0.-BRITISH INDIA and aecar lines. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) P. oT SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. From Londo. D.o P.n.ng. To Marseille. A London e Fca about about KARMALA Oct. 23 KASHMIR Oct u MANTUA789 words
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