Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 February 1926
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1926-02-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 46. VOL. LXXXIV. FRIDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, 1926. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement745 1926-02-26 1 tokisatsu, photographic art STUDIO 'Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET. CUIIYCI t£O I DO NOT EXPERIMENT. I I use I SIX FOUR I csafj> I S The F. M. S. Gcvernm n test proves that Solignum -treated Timbers 4 /TX yk™—'——■ lM are immune Gem attacks of White Ants and general745 words
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Advertisement13 1926-02-26 1 THE Eastern Optical Co., (PENANG DIVISION) 188, PENANG ROAD, PENANG Head Office SINGAPORE.13 words
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Article618 1926-02-26 2 VENICE CONSULS’ ACTION. A somewhat unusual form of diplomatic intervention has arisen out of the Italo-German campaign o»f polemics over the administnition of the I pper Adige. The Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents resident in Venice, including the British Consul, Mr. Napier, have addressed a declaration618 words
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Article141 1926-02-26 2 UKULELE “VAMPS” BANNED. Combating Misleading Photoplays. The Nigerian Government, moving a trifle in advance of the home Government, has associated itself with a film production. It is co-operating with British Instructional I’ilms, Ltd., makers of the famous war-films, “Vpres,” “Zeebrugge,” and “Armageddon,” in the production of a photoplay141 words
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Advertisement1326 1926-02-26 2 TO LET. p J RUFS OF SUBSCRIPTION. I Modml Compound House, nenr The Soap K Inolndins W deliver, or 1 Cl 1 f II v Reasonable rent t iat sll j ts x to careful tenants. Twelve months from t pomace a March or April. Box No. 48, c/o Pinang1,326 words
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Advertisement153 1926-02-26 2 IwmH Hr y. i I For every floor beneath the sun There is a polish, hut only one, And that is RONLJK, so go and buy it, And when you’ve bought it, then apply i 1 II FLOOR JEbVOvU polish POLISHES, PRESERVES, PURIFIES. Sold Everywhere. Ask also for “RONUK” BOOT153 words
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Article963 1926-02-26 3 ATTITUDE OF MEN AND OWNERS. Waiting for Commission. T*ie Piirne Minister's reference at S” id to th' co-ai’-mining industry hn? '’’ceil a i espouse from Mr. A. J. Co The Secretary of the Miners’ Federal on and Lord Londonderry’s very interesting suggestions have led Mr. Fap” Williams,963 words
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Article651 1926-02-26 3 NEEDS OF THE FAR EAST. lhe convention organized by the Missionary Council of the Church Assembly to receive the reports on "The World Call to the Church,’’ was continued at the Central Hall, Westminster. The Bisho]) of Salisbury' presided and in his opening remarks asked651 words
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Advertisement324 1926-02-26 3 r a The George Town Dispensary Lid., THE LEADING CHEMISTS, I PENANG. I OUR REPUTATION —YOUR GUARANTEE. I THE Cheapest House in the Trade FOR Estate Medical Supplies. I SAFETY FIRST. I K You are absolutely safe when you deal with B “THE GEORGETOWN.” Each order is exe- g cuted324 words
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Advertisement42 1926-02-26 3 I'o build up strength in a trying climate take Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC Prom first-clan Chemists and Wine Merchants, or from the Agents AFRICAN AND EASTERN TRADE CORPORATION. LTD- Siogapor». Sole Proprietors Stephen Smith to.. I td Bow. London. England. 16242 words
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Advertisement254 1926-02-26 3 —‘KEPLER’COD LIVES? OIL with MALT EXTEACT Only the finest British winter-malted IjdSk barley and cod liver oil, specially selected for its strength in vitamin?, is used in the preparation of ‘KEPLER’ Cod Liver Oil and Malt Extract. I 71 X. /h As a tonic food it is unrivalled. V I254 words
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Article954 1926-02-26 4 MR. HENDERSON’S REPLY TO MR. LLOYD GEORGE. .Addressing his constituents at Burnley, Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P., referred io Mr. Lloyd George’s speech on the future relations of the Liberal and Labour parties, and the sugge-ted alliance advocated in certain Liberal newspapers as th. only means of954 words
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Article574 1926-02-26 4 APPEAL TO BE MADE FOR £lOO,OOO. A meeting of the General Committee, of the British Emp re Leprosy Relief Association, of which the Prince of Wale is patron, was held at the India Office, when the first annual report, which deals with the period since the574 words
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Article255 1926-02-26 4 Special police precautions were taken at Oxford when Mr. A. J. Cook, General Secretary of the Miners’ Federation, addressed a meeting in the Corn Exchange. Mr. Cook had been speaking for only a few minutes when the crowd of undergraduates sang the National Anthem, cheered, and255 words
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Advertisement381 1926-02-26 4 i Miiiji.iiiiiHjiiihiiinih nun Ĕ Phyllosan S ĔĔ Humagsolan s ĔĔ Aqua Velva ĔE Ĕĕ Shavex Stacomb, H Rubinat s Urace Yadil Clark’s Reducing’Paste Hygeia Feeding Bottles f= =Ĕ Synol and Kotalko Soaps B Cuticura Talcums S Am ami Shampoos in 1 Nos. 1,6, 7,8, 9 10. g 1 THE NEW381 words
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Advertisement79 1926-02-26 4 I OVERLAND CROSSLEY j I ONE TON TRUCK I 1 (British Built) I with Magneto Ignition The Best and Most Economical Truck. m With Pneumatic Tyres I $1,750 Solid Tyres on Rear Wheels z I $1,85 j Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd., I PENANG. I I j i Obtainable at all79 words
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Article1172 1926-02-26 5 A CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNT. Early Journalism. Hr take the following account of the recution <J Charles I from the of January -30. It was ivritten by John Dillingham, one of the earliest English journalists and it throws an interesting light on the journalism of the yet1,172 words
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Article449 1926-02-26 5 WHY FILMS COST FORTUNES. Behind The Scenes. It is a perpetual source of wonder to the man in the street that films should cost so much money, writes Iri- Barry in the “Daily Mail’’. But, of course, the visible results are a mask for manifold activities. There449 words
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Article180 1926-02-26 5 The tonnage of motor ships under construction abroad, according to The Motor Ship,” is 58 per cent, more than steamer tonnage. Tn the United Kingdom it is 41 per cent. less. Last year the output of vessels of al! types in the United Kingdom yards180 words
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Article1497 1926-02-26 5 DON’T BLAME THE WAR. s 1 Blunt people speak of the growth of 1 “Hooliganism” as one of the most dis- quieting features of society to-day. Those who like to use gentler language talk of the decay of discipline and restraint. 1 They mean the same Thing. Children1,497 words
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Article234 1926-02-26 5 KEEP ZAMIBUK HAJiDY T« SOOTHE PAIN GROW NEW SKIN. i Of all accidents to the-siti’n, burns and I scalds require most urgent 1 attention. There 1» allways great amount of shoek i and p«*ih and Uiriees relW be promptly given—serious i'nfl'amnr«#rion and sftih poisoning may develop.234 words
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Advertisement288 1926-02-26 5 Serve jour With cream thut has the delicious a j p fragrance and flavour of the pure rich C/0 Z O milk of world famous Devonshire and which is SAFE. Locally proY k duced cream is generally served unboiled, and because of the impurities it contains it is UNSAFE. NESTLE’S288 words
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Article1381 1926-02-26 6 SIAMESE CORONATION CEREMONY. XV e have befor* us a most interesting brochure issued in connection with the coronation yesterday of IDs Majesty, Prajadhipok, King of Siam. The unusual ceremony, its origin and nature, are very fully explained in the introduction which ifi followed by minute details of1,381 words
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Article119 1926-02-26 6 VISITING PENANG. The Russian Imperial Light Opera Company is due here on Saturday for a three day visit, during which time they will present, ’’The Merry Widow” and. Chari-Vari. The company is made up of artistes who became scattered at the time of the Russsian revolution and119 words
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98 1926-02-26 6 Feb. 28th 2nd Sunday in Lent, at Holy Trinity Church. Nibong Tebal H a.m. Holy Communion (El 9 am. Holy Communion (T), at St. Mark’s Church Butte-worth 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Address. Thursday. March 4th at Bukit Tengah Chapel 7.30 a m. Holy Communion.98 words
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Article275 1926-02-26 6 Guitar, Violin, Accordion, Six Chairs. AND THREE YEARS! t A housebreaker’s amazing haul, in w’hich musical instruments figured prominently. decorated the Solicitors’ table in the District Court, Penang, yesterday, when Khor Urg Eng apt eared before Mr. G. A. Hereford to answer two charg-s of housebreaking and one275 words
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Article152 1926-02-26 6 Inspector Lyons prosecuted in the following gambling cases before Mr. C, W. A. Sennett in the Police Court today Lee Eng Chum was fined $25. or in default one month fur gaming at Fob in Presgrave Street Ghaut Khoo See, a Hokien and Gopal a Tamil were charged152 words
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Article91 1926-02-26 6 A Bengili boy was knocked down by a motor-car and badly injured about the head in Light Street, opposite the Police Court on Wednesday. The motor car was driven by Mr R. Graham of 40 Pangkor Road and it is understood that the accident occurred through the91 words
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Article179 1926-02-26 6 INTERESTING FUNCTION AT TAIPING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) February 25, 1926. An interesting function took place on Tuesday evening, at Taiping when the members of the Subordinate Staff of the Revenue Survey Department assembled at the Town Hall to bid farewell to their Chief, Mr. W. A. Wallace,,179 words
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Article1757 1926-02-26 6 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. Hastings Rhodes left for Port Swettenham on the s.s. “Kinta” yesterday. Mi-3. P. C. Fisher arrived on the s.s. “Renong” from Teluk Anson yesterday. Major Bridges, of Kedah, has been appointed to act as Superintendent, Revenue Surveys, Perak. Mr. R. AL Levinge, Superintendent of Customs, Port Swettenham.1,757 words
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Article75 1926-02-26 6 P. C. C. V. P. R. C. The following players will represent th» P. C. C. to-morrow in the match against the P. R. E. J. Bennett (Capt.), E. G. B D. B. Cook, H. C. 1). Davies. A. J. L Donaldson. P. X. Kniiht. 11. L.75 words
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Article66 1926-02-26 6 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday: Championship..—N. A. Sedwick beat L Schiess 6 —o, 6 —2. Championship Pairs. —J. Dnguid and J. H. Bowyer beat C. IL Kent and A. Scott 6 —o. 6 —o. Single Handicap Class B.”—Scr. A. W. Frisby beat66 words
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Article97 1926-02-26 6 The following were the results of t hc ties played yesterday: Ladies Single Handicap.—Ser AllReimann beat Scr. Miss Mitchell IL Championship.—A. Ferguson beat biHarvey 21 —20. Monday, March 1. Championship.—G. B. I*. >outbani J. M. Chalmers (C. S,) Championship Pairs. —B. L- f and W. J. Owens97 words
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Article71 1926-02-26 6 Two members of the Hebrew < 1 stood on the pavement lookin" at one of them had bought. Said Moses to Ikey: i “Ikey, that car is worth on-' x 1 pounds. I am going to siiipi 1 vill sell it to you for five hundred“Moses” replied Ikey,71 words
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Article15 1926-02-26 6 The s.s. Sarpedon will arih’ i at noon. Sl.’? will bci” l ::i15 words
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Article141 1926-02-26 7 —Renter. British Subject Sentenced. QUESTION in commons. London. February 25. the House of Commons, Mr. Cane (Labour) asked whether 1 Foreign Under-Secretary was aware William Ellison, a British subject 111 h,ved in the chemical industry, was at Florence to five months’ im*Haonment and a fine of £l5—Renter. - 141 words
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Article148 1926-02-26 7 —Reuter. SITUATION IN CANTON. Hongkong, February 25. Only the import of rice is being permitted in Canton and Whampoa. Over fifty steamers are lying idle. Red boycott lickets surrendered ten cargo boats to the Maritune Customs, but much cargo lai been disposed of. It is reported that.—Reuter. - 148 words
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Article112 1926-02-26 7 Reuter. ANOTHER SERIOUS OUTBREAK. Melbourne, February 25. Strious bush fires are raging in the King Lake district. A hundred and fifty villagers in King Lake have taken refuge in the Post Office which has been uit off by a ring of flames. Their fate is unknown. RescuersReuter. - 112 words
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Article74 1926-02-26 7 —Reuter. £2,000,000 DAMAGF. Melbourne, February 25. hi addition to the bush fires £1,000,000 vorth of damage has been done by big Col 'llagratioris at Sunshine, in Victoria, re the barling flour mills* wheat a ack< valued at a quarter of a million *ing were destroyed, and at—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article119 1926-02-26 7 Reuter. m "1I1ER DIES AT DAUGHTER’S VEILING CEREMONY. Brussels, February 25. b'ercomo with emotion at the ceren J "f her daughter taking the veil at < e near Caen, Madame Van <f ti Ur< collapsed on the floor n n I Gon vent Chapel and died by JReuter. - 119 words
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Article43 1926-02-26 7 2 I bo uter. s RARCH FOR ABETTORS. Paris, February 25. dlfcovej- ti iU y l‘ as keen opened to ’’’'Hian I 'j onH w’ho encouraged the "ill 1( ot 111 his fatal stunt. They R’Uter 1 d with manslaughter.—2 " I bo «' uter. - 43 words
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Article135 1926-02-26 7 .—Reuter. Debt Conference Opened. A SOLEMN UNDERTAKING. Paris, February 25. M. Briand opened the Franco-Russian Debt Conference at the Quai d’Orsay. He insisted at the outset that the Conference implied a solemn undertaking by the parties represented to adhere to the principle of non-intervention. M. De Monzie,.—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article117 1926-02-26 7 —Reuter. SEQUEL TO SUSPENSION. Antwerp, February 25. Four members of the staff of the Banque du Credit Foncier of Antwerp have been arrested in connection with the suspension of payment. The deficit is estimated at forty million francs.- The bank, which has a hundred branches», proposes a composition—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article110 1926-02-26 7 —Reuter. COAL LEADERS’ PLIGHT. New York. February 25. The Times (New York) says that one result of the settlement of the anthracite coal strike is that many of the coal leaders are faced with bankruptcy in consequence of the sensational decline of hard coal substitutes of—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article39 1926-02-26 7 ,—Reuter. BILL PASSED BY SENATE. Washington, February 25. The Senate approved, by 61 votes to 10, the tax reduction bill providing for a reduction of $378,000,000 in next year’s taxation. The bill now goes to the President.,—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article47 1926-02-26 7 I. —Reuter. TOTAL SUM UP TO DATE. New York. February 25, Pewter ware, chandeliers, rugs and small pieces of furniture were included in the items at the Leverhulme sale to-day and fetched a total of $33,917. The total sum hitherto realised is well over $1,000,000.I.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article52 1926-02-26 7 Mr. CHURCHILL AND WAR DEBT. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 26. Mr. Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a question, stated that the bargain which he made with M. Caillaux as to payment of the French debt was regarded by the British Government as still binding on(Rugby Radio Service.) - 52 words
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Article61 1926-02-26 7 (Rugby Radio Service.) Yesterday’s fore gn exchange rates were Paris, 133.90 New York, 4.86 Brussels, 107 Geneva, 25.26 Amsterdam, 12.13& Milan, 121 Berlin, 20.43 Stockholm, 18.12 Copenhagen, 18.72 Oslo, 22.64 Vienna, 34.52 Prague, Helsingfors, 193 Madrid, 34.37 Lisbon, 2i Rio, 7| Buenos Aires, 454; Bombay, 18.6f‘sd., Shanghai, 3s.0(Rugby Radio Service.) - 61 words
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Article335 1926-02-26 7 THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, February 25. The going was good, and there were a few upsets. Appended are the results Race 1. CESARION GIRL Davies 1 LADY DIFF Thompson 2 THE GUNNER Sleigh 3 Time 1 min. 5 3/5 secs. Won by 3335 words
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Article232 1926-02-26 7 The following are the weights for the last day Race 1. —(6 furlongs). Kelagold 9.7, Whitestone 9.1, Seven Oaks 8.12, Zara 8.10, Shantung 8.5, Tigablas 8.4, Neidpath 8.2, Maharani 8.2, Qaeen Cole 8. Race 2.—(4 furlongs). Marcheta 10, Ma Cherie 9.8, Lenador 9.2, Hit 8.12, Arjuna II232 words
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Advertisement252 1926-02-26 7 WHITEAWAY’S LADIES’ WEAR OF QUALITY It is because wise Ladies know that WHITEAWAY’S quality is dependable, that they look so confidently to WHITEAWAY’S for their every need. It is a quality that makes WHITEAWAY’S value, particularly in these days surpassingly attractive. I I I 't V PURE SILK “HOLE PROOF252 words
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Article20 1926-02-26 8 Barbour. —At the Maternity Hospital. Penang, on February 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. J. Barbour, a son.20 words
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Article501 1926-02-26 8 Britain’s air policy was succinctly defined by Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Air, when he presented the Air Estimates in the House of Commons yesterday. After emphasising the importance of home defence against attack from the air, the provision of an air force suitable for defence work in501 words
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Article357 1926-02-26 8 Taxation in the Unite I States next year is to be reduced by $378,000,000. Not unnaturally, the American tax-payer will permit himself a chuckle of delight at the rosette future thus dangled before his eyes. We cannot, however, imagine the British tax-payer doing likewise when he comes357 words
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Article88 1926-02-26 8 ANOTHER THOUSAND LEAVE MALAYA. Nearly another thousand more pilgrims from Malaya are sailing on the s. s. Tydeus which leaves Penang to-day. Of these 300 embarked at Penang and the remainder at Singapore. This brings the total of Hadji pilgrims who have left Malaya and Java. etc. during88 words
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Article1198 1926-02-26 8 HARRY VARDON - THE QUEST OF A TRIPLE CROWN. (BY HARRY VARDON, SIX TIMES OPEN CHAMPION.) Judging by the news cabled from New York, there is going to be a wonderful invasion of American golfers this year in of the British championship. It was announced the other day that James1,198 words
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Article79 1926-02-26 8 EXTENSION TO REPLY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Allahabad, F- brnary 2k I learn on g >od authority that the Maharaja of Indore his been given time until Sunday to reply to the announcement of the Govern mem’s Commission. It is not known in Delhi what the decision79 words
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Article237 1926-02-26 8 RESULT OF ECLIPSE EXPEDITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 25. lI.E. the Governor and Lady Guilieinard were among many Bmgaper who took advantage of the opportunitj of seeing photographs of the recent eclipse taken by Colonel F. -I ton, leader of the British Felipe' Expedition, who is237 words
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Advertisement202 1926-02-26 8 S ajagayry-) s j i I S 1 i N 1 I The Finest Unsweetened MILK on the market, and one of the cheapest. 1 i EE Obtainable everywhere or from the Agents EE? I G. H. SLOT Co., Ltd., t PENANG. ■■■■□□dm mnr s 9 SKENSITAS I H D202 words
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Advertisement31 1926-02-26 8 “E. S’ O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. DEARS’ i I GOLDEN SERIES. J I31 words
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Miscellaneous25 1926-02-26 8 TIDE TABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 12.31 a.m. G. 37 a.m 12.0 p.m. 6.41 p.ra. To-Morrow. 12.17 a.m. 6.37 a.m. 12.31 p.m. 6.11 p.m.25 words
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Article959 1926-02-26 9 Flying to be Encouraged. S H; S. lIOARE’S VIEWS. London, February 25. p rt > g enting the Air Estimates in the Hoiirt‘<’i' Summons. s r Samnel Hoare, L. r~ i for Air, said the air polisy was l l ()V ide a home defence against an959 words
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Article1028 1926-02-26 9 —Reuter. Lords and League Council. PLAIN SPEAKING. London, February 24. The motion of Lord Parmoor, in the House of Lords, that on the occasion of the admission of Germany to the League Council it was undesirable to raise the question of a general reconstitution of the Council—Reuter. - 1,028 words
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Article226 1926-02-26 9 Another Big Dam. SAFEGUARDING essential CROPS. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 25. It is reported that construction of the Gebel Aualia Dam of the White Nile is to proceed forthwith. The proposed new dam will assure to Egypt a constant sup ply of water for irrigation, even in(Rugby Radio Service.) - 226 words
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Article113 1926-02-26 9 HOW MONEY IS EXPENDED. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 25. An abstract account of the Road Fund, which receives its reserve primarily from motor taxation, has been issued and shows that on March 31 of last year the Fund totalled over £13,000,000. Tne receipts during the financial year(Rugby Radio Service.) - 113 words
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Article103 1926-02-26 9 —Router. Tilden’s Second Defeat. LACOSTE DOMINANT. New York. February 25. Lacoste sensationally defeated Tilden in the opening match of t* e FrancoAmerican team contest by 6-4, 8-6, 6-3. ERRATIC PLAY. Tilden sustained his second defeat this week at the hands of the visiting Frenchmen through his own.—Router. - 103 words
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Article40 1926-02-26 9 —Reuter. COMPSTON’S SUCCESS Lakeland, February 25. Com ps! on, with a score of 285, won the Lakeland Open Ridge championship over 72 holes, Melhorn. 290 being second. Strazen and Cruickshank tied for third place with 291 each..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article48 1926-02-26 9 —Reuter POSTPONED LEAGUE MATCHES. London, February 25. The following are the results of the postponed matches: SECOND DIVISION. Swansea 6, Blackpool I, THIRD DIVISION. southern Section. Q. P. Rangers 1, Aberdare 1, Newport 1, Millwall 0, Charlton 1, Watford 1, Northern Section. Grimsby 4, Barrow 0*—Reuter - 48 words
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Article82 1926-02-26 9 HANDSOME DONATION FOR RESEARCH WORK. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 25. The recent anonymous donation of £50,000 to a London hospital for the endowment of research in the causes of disease, will, it is understood, be devoted to paying the salaries of research workers so that men82 words
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Article50 1926-02-26 9 LORD IRWIN TO TAKE OVER ON APRIL 3. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 25. Lord Reading, Viceroy of India, will hand over the duties of his office to his successor, Lord Irwin, on April 3 which will be the fifth anniversary of Lord Reading’s assumption of office.(Rugby Radio Service.) - 50 words
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Article42 1926-02-26 9 VOTE IN GLASGOW. London, February 25. Glasgow Trades Council, by more than a three to one majority, has confirmed the decision of the recent Liverpool Conference to exclude Communists from the Labour party. Nearly 80,000 participated in the plebiscite.42 words
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Article51 1926-02-26 9 TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER. (Rugby Radio Service. London, February 25. The Premier announced in the House of Commons that arrangements bad been made for the Imperial Conference to be held next October. He hoped all the Dominion Premiers would be present as well as a representative of(Rugby Radio Service. - 51 words
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Article63 1926-02-26 9 Renter. GREAT DAMAGE. Memphis. February 26. At least six were killed and many injured as the result of a tornado sweeping over the Mississippi river from Arkansas last night. The destruction of property wa.s heavy. Twenty-five houses were wrecked. Near Greenville and Mississippi, the plantations in theRenter. - 63 words
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Advertisement111 1926-02-26 9 I IZor )Kig!) duality I Provisions I Wines and j I Spirits at I (Competitive j iffl March Price List will be sent on application. u( S Telephone Nos. 982 and 983. S I JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., (incorporated in England) Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. m «■■■«■■MM «■MMMKMBH» i111 words
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Article2881 1926-02-26 10 SEQUEL TO EASTERN MINING. CASE. Position of Keng Seng’s GoDirectors. A peep behind the scenes during the Inception of the action against Poey Keng Seng, formerly managing director of Eastern Mining and Rubber Company, in connection with the sale to the Com pany of the Goenong Batoe Besar2,881 words
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Article291 1926-02-26 10 DEATH OF MR. LOCKE-KING: HIS £250,000 VENTURE. The death took place at Brooklands House, Weybridge on January 28 of Mr. F. F. Locke-King, owner and founder of the famous Brooklands motor-racing track and aerodrome. During the war he lent Brooklands House and other property as hospitals.291 words
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Article336 1926-02-26 10 ROUTE FOR FIRST DAY. The following is the route of the Chinese procession in honour of Tua Peh Kong to-day starting at 2 p.m. Armenian St, Pitt St, China St, Beach St, Prangin Road,. Penang Road, Tamil St, Kuala Kangsar Rd, Chowrasta Market, Penang Rd, Hutton Lane, Ceylon336 words
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Article264 1926-02-26 10 MR. STEED’S CRITICISM. Fascism in theory and practice” was the subject of an address given by Mr. Wickham Steed at the luncheon of the London Commercial Club in the Trocadero Rpstauraid. Mr. Herbert Kay was in the chair. Mr. Steed, having described the events which264 words
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Article198 1926-02-26 10 Singapore, February 23. —With Tin practically unchanged and Rubber down 3d. on balance there has been very little activity in either section of the share market. Idris Hydraulics have come in for good enquiry both locally and from London and at the close there are considerable buying198 words
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Article317 1926-02-26 10 ASSAILANT ARRESTEI) Iran e lately he learned that tU r> Co> snl General Bangkok (v r ri, B!l had been struck a blow with a v’Friday afternoon, the n Police caused searching P erof to b made, and o n qnir i afternoon the assailant r,fla317 words
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Article390 1926-02-26 10 MEETING OF BOARD. At a meeting of the board <f the Malayan Planters’ Provident Fund, held on Wednesday, the 10th inst., it was decided to form a small sub-enmmitt ewith a view tn keeping the public in touch with the position of the Fund. The chairman, together390 words
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Article111 1926-02-26 10 PENANG FEBRUARY 26. 1926 (By Courtesy of the Chartkreo Bank.) London Demand Bank 4 months’sight Bank ?D 3 Credit 24 I® 3 Documentarv 2^4, JI" Calcutta Demand Bank RsU-lt'' 3 day’s sight Private U'’ Bombay Demand Bank Madras Demand Bank Fo b 5 3 days’ sight Private r Rangoon111 words
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Advertisement197 1926-02-26 10 rW'MI THESE CHARMING LITTLE CHINESE CHILDREN Owe Their Excellent Health To .BABY’S OWN TABLETS Says Thc-ir Family Physician. In countless homes throughout China Baby’s Own Tablets are held in the highest esteem, and many Chinese doctors prescribe them for their little patients. For example Dr. Pai Yu Sang, a prominent197 words
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Article137 1926-02-26 11 CORONATION CEREMONY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, February 26. Heavy rain early this morning is regarded by the populace as a very favourable omen for the ceremonies of Coronation Day. The King, in accordance with ancient custom, crowned himself in the presence of the Special Envoy of137 words
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Article295 1926-02-26 11 CHANG TSO-LIN’S FRENCH AIRMAN. The Auto.” a Paris publicition. dated Jan. 28, announces the return of the airman Etienne Pou’et, who has f«»r the past six years been acting as a pioneer of aviation in the Far East. II- 1 left Franc» on Oct. 14.295 words
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Article239 1926-02-26 11 STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. The Eastern Welcome Club’s usual monthly luncheon, held at the Great Eastern Hotel on February 2, with Mr. Walter Lomax in the chair, was followed by the twenty-seventh annual general meeting. The Secretary and Treasurer made their reports, the latter referring to the strong239 words
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Article77 1926-02-26 11 MOONLIGHT PROGRAMME. The following is the programme tonight at the Esplanade from 8.30 p.m. to 16.30 p.m. 1. March The Middy Alford 2. Overture A Midsummer s Night Dream Thomas 3. Waltz Sleep Liebeg 4. Fox Trot Wait'll It's Moonlight Pinkard 5. Phantasy The Phantom Brigade Myddleton 677 words
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Article348 1926-02-26 11 The follwving are tn/> latest quo tattons in Messrs, Kennedy dp>are list at I p,m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. Sharks. x X co <n e. Sc. S e. c. Rubier (Dollar.) AlorGajah 2.90 3.10 2.80 3.00 Amalgamated... 4.00 4.25 4.00 4.20 Aver K. 1.25 1.35 1.2-5 1.30 Balgownie348 words
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Article100 1926-02-26 11 THE MALAYA COMPANY, LIMITED, report the following changes in to-day s share prices. Tin Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Batang Padang Dredging .75 .77$ Chenderiang Tin Dredging 2 /3 25/9 Hitam Tin Ltd 1.42$ 1.45 Ipoh Tin Dredging 45/6 46/6 Kinta Tin Dredging 1.15 1.17$ Nawng Pet Tin100 words
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Article56 1926-02-26 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S. R. Sheet 85 cts per pound per pl. $113.33 No. 1 Crepe 87 cts per pound per pl. $ll6/Easier. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.) The following tvere the rubber quotations in London on February 25: Smoked Sheet 2/2 Plantation Ist latex crepe 2/256 words
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Article119 1926-02-26 11 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the folloiving prices, on February 25 London. Spot £291 Down £2.5.0 3 m/s. buying 281.5 s 2.0.0 3 selling 281.10 s 2.0.0 Local. February 26: Singapore sold 125 tons at sl4l| Penang buyers no sellers at 14li. The Eastern Smelting Co.. Ltd:—119 words
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Advertisement620 1926-02-26 11 \e\V Advertisements. Sanitary Inspectors Training -JT" -a Course for Diploma Examination POSITION VACANT. of the Royal Sanitary Institute, London. Wnited Immediately Experienced rhinese Clerk for mine near Ipoh. r.H.nee in mining accounts essential. The Sixth Training Course fur Saniby letter, enclosing copies of tary Inspectors will commence on the 3rd620 words
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Advertisement115 1926-02-26 11 HERE’S THE MOTOR CYCLE YOU WANT! CMEHTRY EABLL Fitted with the famom JAP engine, unique saddle tank, pet feet transmission by 3 spee 1 gear, all chain and cusb drive, triangulated frame, terry’s saddle and two internal expanding brakes. Write us to-day for further particulars from the Sole Importers:— KEY115 words
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Miscellaneous193 1926-02-26 11 To-Night Positively Last Three Nights To-Night and Two Following Nights. GALA SHOWS AND CONGRESS OF WORLD’S WONDERS To Celebrate the Closing of a Gloriously Successful Season, all side shows will be admission free. Watch for Grand Surprise Packet Saturday and Sunday Nights. CENTS Admission to Grounds. CENTS I No Extra193 words
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Article348 1926-02-26 12 Messrs James F. Hatton Co., Ltd.. Manchester, reported on January 28 as follows.— The market has been very steady during the past week. The raw material having changed very little in pric« at Liverpool or New York. Enquiries for doth have been rather numerous and moderate348 words
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Article419 1926-02-26 12 Messrs. Wm. Jacks Co., reported on February 3 as follows The coal trouble, which has been hanging over the markets many montbs now, seems likely to be dispersed, as outside opinion will force the hot-heads on either side to come to a reasonable working arrangement. Germany is419 words
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502 1926-02-26 12 London, January 28. After a slight rally on Friday, the Rubber market again became easier, and the tendency since our last report has been a downward one. The fall on the week amounts to 3|d. per lb. for Spot, 3d. per lb. for February delivery,502 words
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Article238 1926-02-26 12 Kenareu Opinm p. >5,000.00 non. Cloves 100.00 buyers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Picking» no stock MntmegsSOs 125.00 nom. 110 s 110.0 b Coconuts per 1,(WO 50.00 noiu. Copra Sundried SI 1.85 buyers Rattans 11.15 sale 4 Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shell» 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1238 words
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Article74 1926-02-26 12 TO-DATS Dgpjjj van R f es (or I Olehleh, Paflane J 1 Kopah for Belawan Tilawa for Calcnhl h)> I cation with the Wi relpBgSt M I ’BKAN B Cardi Clioa, iComorin, Daw. 7 Jacatra, Kutaang, Kwai? 1 Machaon, Matsumoto I Sarpedon. Steel Ranger T The .'able, WalestM74 words
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Article340 1926-02-26 12 close daily (e lMpts B BI TWUR. B Federated Malay States, and Singapore. B Registration and Parcel B otherwise stated, close half Jjß than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mm sB The following additional m;u|. r B daily (Sunday excepted) by the -fl ,i ll: r Tait,in340 words
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Advertisement379 1926-02-26 12 G. 834 When your skin is disfigured, I I remember ENO I I Rashes, pimples, prickly heat, a sallow com- I B plexion—are all signs of blood impurities. The I daily use of ENO brings a clear and healthy I B complexion because it helps Nature to expel R impurities379 words
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Advertisement21 1926-02-26 12 I IfVbu are z/j fired and Lisdess Take A/;/'”,"" Dis« LifePl T andha% App etll I ,‘f m pj&stio» K I21 words
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Article1123 1926-02-26 13 CONTRASTS IN KENYA. Mr. E. B. Denham, who was ActingGovernor of Kenya after the death of Sir Robert Coryndon and before the arrival of Sir Edward Grigg, made last year a tour in certain of the provinces of the colony with the object of obtaining firsthand1,123 words
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Article460 1926-02-26 13 DEFENCE OF ADMIRALTY STAFF. Mr. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, defending the Government’s naval policy in a speech at Bridgwater, declared that the Admiralty stood out very strongly last year for a steady and continuous programme of replacement of cruisers, because they felt it460 words
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Article69 1926-02-26 13 Feb. 27—Selangor Turf Club New Year Meeting. 20—League Cricket, P.S. and P.R.C. Esplanade. March 6—Planters’ Dance, Tai ping. 17—St. Patrick’s Day. April 2—Good Friday Public Holiday. 2nd, 3rd, 4th stb—P. V. R. C. Annual Higley Rifle Meeting, The Rifle Range, Penang. 3—Public Holiday. s—Public Holiday. 14—Hari Raya Puasa,69 words
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Advertisement331 1926-02-26 13 Lumbago *> Here’s the way to f welcome relief jl The crippling pain of Lumbago, and Backache, as well as all forms of L/ \t Ipj Rheumatic pain, Sprains, Strains Ji M !b\ IJf and Bruises, promptly yield to the f a A warming, soothing influence of JfSb W t331 words
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Advertisement213 1926-02-26 13 giH|IIIIIIIIIIHIIIIII!llllllllll|.WIIlllllllIllill!IIIIIBII||i|||j|i||||l|hn 1 I I 1 I ONE I J 1 TRUCK, j Inw first eosT lAjW upkeep H Io 1 I I =3 CHASSIS Y S WITH STANDARD BODY. g BODIES BUILT TO SUIT YOUR BUSINESS. j WEARNE BROS., LTD., I PENANG. g □lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllliilSlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllO Motor Car Insurance 1 For special213 words
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Article523 1926-02-26 14 EXCESS OF IMPORTS. The German trade returns for December have been published, thus completing the figures for the year 1925. The trade balance for the year was adverse Io the extent of 3,686,000,000 marks [£184,300, 000]. For the month of December the imports (excluding gold and silver)523 words
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Article315 1926-02-26 14 THE LORD CHANCELLOR AND MR. LLOYD GEORGE. Tlie Lord Chancellor (Lord Cave), speaking at Enfield, sa.id that a prominent member of the Liberal Party had done what he was perfectly entitled to do—left his party and joined the Conservative ranks, with the result that Mr. Lloyd315 words
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Advertisement555 1926-02-26 14 [Assets over $5,500,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Go., Ltd. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlement*). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, M. C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life555 words
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Advertisement675 1926-02-26 14 BANKS. H nederlandsche MAATSCHAPpij M NEDERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY ESTABLISHED 1824 Capital (Paid-Up) f.8O,OOO,i)oo abt H Statutory Reserve f. 20,536,861 a fc t Special Reserve f. 22,660,000 abt I HEAD OFFICE IN AMsTEnt,;'?’ 81 Head Agency in Batavu H Branches.—Bandoeng, via, Bombay, Calcutta. B T H Djokjakarta, Hongkong Kobe I' (Acheen),675 words
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Article626 1926-02-26 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, February 26, 1926 ct» Government Mutton— Mutton Indian p«r lb 55 Mutton— Head, sheep or goat m. each 1.00 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe w. de 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton M lb626 words
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Advertisement377 1926-02-26 15 haunted! ROOMS A) \V 7/ f z> 6 il I ><S so I >' •>> I •>> :Jr I ss ?O I I rr- 1 |>W\ I 1 ■I I K> iftT- I X 'P'VERY room in your house is haunted Danger <Z Z 1> lurks in every comer, under377 words
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Advertisement196 1926-02-26 15 J 9 >■ .a a A&- FAVOURITE 1 I with ali clacses of smokers I U afj over the worlds--—ww II U Packed in airtight tins of 5Q V 'R —I iK. wi Ipc tk wli y 1 KMdito» a •*/ZOi- wbl I -7 All CAPSTAN Cigarettes are MADE IN196 words
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Advertisement1368 1926-02-26 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. BWWFWWiHh INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG L W T HS H k V I BiSBK-g WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. k 5 |SK I 1’ I mBM TYDEUS in port London. Rotterdam and Hamburg. ■fl Mk MH I gk I 8&*O8| AUTOMEDON M ir. 4 Marseilles,1,368 words
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Advertisement578 1926-02-26 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDjv AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. Co (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) P. dl O. SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. For Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Moji For Colombo A.i.n Yokohama and Kobo. \J t Ort S *<l M. •no578 words
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