Straits Echo, 6 December 1912
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Title Section35 1912-12-06 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY- VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, Gth DECEMBER, 1912. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 27935 words
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Advertisement1120 1912-12-06 1 if ro* require a Tonio and .something to nourish you, Driuk Dog’s Head Guinness's stoutand look for this label to see that you get it. LEE <fc Co., Sole Agents. m 71 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOE PENANG F. M. S.1,120 words
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Advertisement33 1912-12-06 1 Order itlin Nip Bottles. Dog's Head Guinness’s Stou t. The Tonic tha 1 eheeis and soothe) and doesn’t barm Observe this label it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEE C >.. Sot* Agent».33 words
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Article1354 1912-12-06 2 The Market and the Company. At the 72nd ordinary general meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, to lie lield od Dec. 10, the directors, after providing for the usual dividend at the rate of 5 percent per annum on the I»ieferrod stock,1,354 words
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887 1912-12-06 2 (UNDER S. It. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS. FIR'T DAY Tuesday, 7th January, 1913. SECOND DAY Thursday, 9th J inuary, 1913. THIRD DAY Saturday, 11th January, 1913. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 7th January, 1913. T. Tub Mixed ll asdic p. Value $-'OO. A Handiep887 words
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Advertisement43 1912-12-06 2 Something Dependable. ChauibeiLiu's Ci ugh Reiut dv never disappoints those who use it for obstnate coughs, colJs uud irritations of the throat aud lungs. It btands unrivalled as a itimedy lor ail throat and luug diseases. For Bale bj all Diaptusaries aud Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement364 1912-12-06 2 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Incidents of the war ia the Ba’kans (Graphic Sup.» is one of the chief attractions iu this particularly Strong an 1 Exhilarating Bill To-night! Saturday Night!! The George TownKinematograph Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre Hall. G New A B’s of the364 words
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Advertisement573 1912-12-06 2 Fntrifl* Tint*? at pm 0fl Monday, 23rd December, 1912. Handicaps for Lrlilllto Vivo* the First Day will be published on or before the 27th December, 1912. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the publication of the weights573 words
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Advertisement1035 1912-12-06 2 Industrial Scholarship. AN examination for one Industrial Scholarship of the value of 8180 a year for four years will be held at the Education Office, at an early date. Candidates, who must not be more than 17 years of age and who must have passed in a majority of the1,035 words
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Article29 1912-12-06 3 *2 Vends hr c.7i Agent» Due belt u betanha b. Alice V- Lmliciq Colombo Singapoie Singapore Colombo 1 AG.ACo. |l2th Dec. A.G.ACo. Uth BM.AGo. 17th BM.&Co. 19th29 words
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Article19 1912-12-06 3 Veuelt For Agent» Leave» b'lta Siugapoio A.G.&CO. Dec. v*taitli4i Colombo A.G.&Co. p* Colombo B.MACo.. Luduly Singapore B.M ACo.19 words
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Advertisement277 1912-12-06 3 s» S.N.C Arrivals a;.d Departures Mail Service Outward. SPECIAL THROUGH STEAMER. R.M.S India April 4th ARKS BY MAIL STEAMERS. 11 25 8 21 5 11) 2 17 31 1st class 2ndclass To London by Sea $505-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar $">28-00 $358-29 exika steams ns, intermediate Sen Ice. nrrjTH277 words
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Advertisement1750 1912-12-06 3 (6l Hll P PI N G.) B Foe BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. 1 MDMTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. N. Y. K. Intended to Sail. Steamer. Singapore. (Three times a week). Port Swettenham and «s>ngen o re. (Twice a week). Mergui, and Moulmĕin. (Fortnightly). Sat. 7th Dec., 4 p.m. Sun. Bth1,750 words
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Article, Illustration97 1912-12-06 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Phicb. Daily Local 324 per annum. Quotation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 317.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANO.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 M.B. —All business ccramunicAtions should97 words
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Article1594 1912-12-06 4 Yebterday we printed a telegram recording the formation of a British Engineers’ Association”, which has for one of its objects the elimination of unnecessary competition” in China. I know some of the men uapied in connection with it, and hare often heard them express devotion to the1,594 words
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Article355 1912-12-06 4 The writer of Sporting Notes in the S. F. P. waxes sarcastic over our January griffins but be it noted it was the S. R. A which induced us to import lower-priced griffins, an agreement to which some members of the Tenang Turf Club took strong objection.355 words
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301 1912-12-06 4 To thk Editor of thk Straits Echo. Dear Sir, it seems to me that the people here in Penang have the phono in their offices as an ornamental object more than anything else. I have been here in Penang for nearly a month now,301 words
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Article237 1912-12-06 4 The London correspondent of the Malay Mail, in a wire dated Dec. 4, says Forward sales effected are: Tremolbyo 12 tons smoked rubber at 4/5; Allagar 6 tons at 4/5. Interim dividends are announced by the following Companies: Cicely, 75 per cent. Highlands and Lowlands, 7^. Jugra, 30.237 words
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Article45 1912-12-06 4 London, Di*c. G. C J Courtesy of Messrs. The East Asiatic Co. Ltd., th ough their agents G. H. Slot Co.) Fine Para Spot... 4s. GJd. Fine Para Forward... 4s. G|d. First Latex Crepe delivery next three months 4s. Gd. Market firm.45 words
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Article87 1912-12-06 4 Cheong Chip Leong a Chinaman was yesterday charged before District Judge Brown with criminal breach of trust in respect nf one bongkal and eleven mayains of gold valued at about $lOB. The’ accused was a goldsmith employed by the proprietor of a goldsmith’s shop here. He was87 words
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Article93 1912-12-06 4 Mr. Lim Eow Hong Nominated. Mr. Lim Eu Toh retires by rotation from the Municipal Board at the end of tho year. He has done very good service as a Commissioner. Evidently he is not desirous of reelection. A very good candidate for the vacant seat on the93 words
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Article41 1912-12-06 4 Ulu Piah, Ltd., pis. ***** realising $24,273 Menglembu Lode Syndicate Ltd 365 pis. Pusing Bharu, won from the Mine 320 piculs, won by Tributors 176 piculs. Siputeh, won from the Mine 201 piculs, won by Tributors 216 piculs.41 words
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Article512 1912-12-06 4 Yesterday. To-day. lii»« or Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» Fall. Rubbish. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Anglo Malay ..14 104 15 74 15- 15 9 +l4d Bukit Mertajam. 2 74 3 1 2 74 3 1 Chersonese ..3 35 3 35 Cons. Malaya ~14 J 4 15512 words
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Advertisement271 1912-12-06 4 FRED LANDER, TURF ACCOUNTANT. PENANG <£ SINGAPORE. Head Office 23, BEACH STREET, PENANG. BOOK NOW orKN ON CALCUTTA RACES, TRIALS AND VICEROY’S CUP. RUN DECEMBER 21ST A 24TH. Doubles and Straight Out. 23, BEACH STREET. Telegrams Lander, Penang.’ Telephone No. 587. Pritchard’s Grand Christmas Toy Fair and Bazaar. We again271 words
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Advertisement60 1912-12-06 4 A Follower of Influenza. An attack of influenza is often followed by a persistent cough, which to many proves a great annoyance. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been extensively used and with good success for the relief and cure of this cough. Many cases have been cured after other well known60 words
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Advertisement32 1912-12-06 4 Gnnoran (in capsules) is well tolerated bv the digestive apparatus uo complication of any sort occurs, and its action is most favourable in Cystitis. Approved by the reading specialists of the day32 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article117 1912-12-06 5 Echo Special.) THROWN from a horse. Klumpur, December 6. U is reported on trustworthy information t jj r j. S. Mason, Governor of British Vrtli Borneo, was thrown from bis horse Singapore, December 6. \n official telegram, received from Jessel- t (jj g morning states117 words
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Article67 1912-12-06 5 (Echo Sjtcciaf.) Singapore, December 6. Messrs. Fraser A Co.’s report states that a brighter tone is noticeable, and the lethargy u f s ”me weeks past is wearing off. Most loral rubbers moved up several points since the last report. Mining shares in many C 1 e67 words
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Article233 1912-12-06 5 (lleuter.) X. 7,000.000. Ottawa, December (J. The Canadian Premier, Mr. R. L. Borden, in introducing a bill for increasing the effective naval forces of the Empire, proposed that Canada should give JE7,OdO,(JOO to tbe King for three dreadnoughts to be built in Great Britain and to233 words
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Article197 1912-12-06 5 Reuter.) London, December 5. Ia the llmiso of Commons Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, unounced that increased pay to the Navy included an increase of 7.10 for able bodied seamen and increases of pay to the marines, Lieutenants, and half-pay captains, »l*o a command allowance197 words
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Article70 1912-12-06 5 (Reuter.) And Its Explanation. London, December 5.. L>rd Lansdowue, speaking at a Unionist •prostration in London and replying to Asquith’s criticisms, declared that the of a Tariffist referendum at the last “Action was conditional to a similar pledge fur Home Rule. The Unionists, after '-weful consideration, decided70 words
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Article20 1912-12-06 5 (Reuter.) Paris. December 5. I'arke l*at Bernard in the seventh round jhc middle weight championship of the20 words
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Article1116 1912-12-06 5 (Reuter.) A GREEK INTERLUDE. i Rome, December 4. wo Greek gunboats bombarded Valona m Albania, the shells falling between the Italian and Austrian consulates. Thev withdrew on the protest of Ismail Kemal. Welcomed at Belgrade. The armistice is welcomed at Belgrade which is convinced that the Servian aspirations1,116 words
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Article43 1912-12-06 5 (Reuter.) Boston, December 5. Captain Hall, of the steamer Numidian, ha» lieen arrested for alleged violation of the Wireless Act on the ground that he did not possess tbe auxiliary equipment sufficient for the transmission of messages a hundred miles.43 words
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Article93 1912-12-06 5 Penang, 6th December, 1912. 4 m/s Bank drafts on Loudon 2/4 T 7 6 D/D 2/4* T/T 2/4* 3 m/s Credits 2/4-JJ 60 d/s 2/4*l 30 d/s 2/4* D/D Bank buying 2/4* New York 56} Paris 294^ Hamburg 233} Java, Bauk demand 140* buying D/D 141 Calcutta T.T.93 words
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Article93 1912-12-06 5 Acting on behalf of eleven foreign opium merchants of Shanghai, Mr. H. P. Wilkinson has filed an action in the Mixed Court against the owners and editor of The China Republican, Shanghai, as to the publication of certain alleged libels. The plaintiffs are Messrs. David Sassoon and93 words
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Article85 1912-12-06 5 Continued Settlement Effort'. Loudon, December 3. There was no sitting to-day of the court in which the action of Airds against the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board is Being tried, by Mr. Justice Parker. The most strenuous effort sure being made to settle the case on agreed terms,85 words
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336 1912-12-06 5 Professor Tanimoto is a noted scholar of philosophy, teaching at the Kyoto Imperial University. Writing in the Osaka Atahi, he says: General Nogi never appealed to me as a sincere man. He had many admirable qualities, it is true, but somehow he went against336 words
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Article72 1912-12-06 5 Tenders for the supply of 5,000 tons of Cardiff or Australian coal to the Siamese navv have been opened at Bangkok. There were three tenderers, the Siam Forest Co., Ltd, the Borneo Co.. Ltd., and Messrs Behn, Mever and Co. Owing to the high rate of72 words
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Article107 1912-12-06 5 M. F. A. Matches. Da rcl Araai vs. D&rul Mus'udiah. These, teams met in the Association’s League match yesterday liefore a very large crowd Mr. S M O. American refereed The trim 1 war very brisk both sides trying l a-d to score About ten minutes from the start107 words
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Article266 1912-12-06 5 The B. I. Royal Packet s. s. Tara, is ex pected to arrive here from Singapore tomorrow daylight and sail for Negapatam and Madras the same day at coon sharp. The B. I. s. s. Torilla, is expected to arrive here from Sing pore to morrow daylight, and sail266 words
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Article69 1912-12-06 5 Shansi is not-d for the production of petrvdeum, but owin fo the lack of funds aud difficulties of development the out| ut is not abundant Now tho Board of Industry and Commerce in Pekiug has a desire to have the oil wells nationalised, but there is69 words
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Article64 1912-12-06 5 The following business in tin has heeD lone to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading Co., 7 11‘tLO buyers, no sellers j Penang Penang Tin F'xolinnge, 7 «lionn buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at Tin is quoted in Txmdon to-day at .£226 58. cash and <£22564 words
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Article43 1912-12-06 5 To-day. 28 th Day of 10th Moon. St. Nicholas. Volunteer Comp'ny Drill. Band, Esj lanade, 0 p.rn. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Read. To-mokrow. 29th Day of 10th Moon. Tronoh Extended Meeting, noon. Bind, Golf Club, 6 p.m.43 words
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Advertisement30 1912-12-06 5 The curative action of Gonossn is minbuted to its being antiseptic and anesthetic. Manufactured bj J D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules. 40 in a bottle30 words
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Advertisement8 1912-12-06 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.8 words
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Advertisement49 1912-12-06 5 Perfectly Safe. N (i ver hesitate about eirinsr Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or oth-*r narcotics and can be giveu with implicit confidence. Aa quick cure for coughs and colds to \thich children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. For sale by sail Dispensaries aud Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement280 1912-12-06 5 Government Notification. OTICE is hereby given that all outi' standing bills against the Government should be presented for payment before the 15ih instant. All bills incurred after that date should be presented for payment, if possible, some days before the 27th December, 19! 2. Penang, 6th December, 1912. 861 George280 words
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Advertisement328 1912-12-06 5 Notes for Merchants TAKE CAKE OF THE CENTS SO THAT THE DOLLARS CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU. You lose money because ymr system (lies not show you wh<re every cent comes fioiu. It. does not tell you how much you have taken. A National Cash Register Does both and more.328 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article67 1912-12-06 6 Dai» Dut. tug. Bruins, sth Pec., PBrandan, 3rd Dec., Kerosme-A. rCo Taraba, Br. 3,657. Addenbrook. sth l)cc.. Madras, 28th Nov., Gen. H. L. A Co. ri Kleitt, Ger. s.s., 5,128, Maars, sth Dec Bremen, 30th Oct f Gen. B. IVIJU Br. ss, 4,296, Smallwood, sth Dec., Yokohama, 12th Nov.,67 words
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Article68 1912-12-06 6 6th December. Circe, for Deli. Nore, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Jin Ho, for Batu Bahra. Pegu, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Bchonten, for Singapore. Un Peng, for Pulau Laugkawi, Perils and Setul. Pangkor, for Dindings and Sitiawan. Sree Bangka, for68 words
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Article358 1912-12-06 6 iron Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay—Per Tara, to-morrow, 10 a in. Rangoon and Ca’cutta —Per Tordla, to-morrow, 11 a. m. Asahan —Per Petrel, to-morrow, 1 p mTrang—Per Trang, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Lantrsa, T.Semawe, Segli, Olehleb, Sabang, Padang Ac. Batavia—Per Maeteuijcker, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Deli—Per Perak,358 words
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Article125 1912-12-06 6 Penang, 6th December (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, DerfcanJ Bank 2/4*i 4 months’ sight Bank 2/ 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary.. Zf'ij Calcutta, Demand Bank K-* 1741 3 days’sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bhds i7’s Monlmein, Demand Bank 1 3 days* sight Private 1751 Madras, Demand Bank125 words
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Article225 1912-12-06 6 dkld Leaf $64.6u Black Pepper no »toci. White Pepper 3 If «die s Dang Pepper 23 7b nominal C’ove? 36 —sellers Yace ...12) teller» Pickings 101 —sales Nutmegs 110§. 3).—sil§B C No, 1 8 20 ro lce Sugar < 2 810 sal (.Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10 6)225 words
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Article1039 1912-12-06 6 a o .2 2 Capital. E ft Pm Number of Shares issued. Dividends. Name. ►3 Ps RUBBER DOLLAR SHARES. Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd. Balgownie Rubber Estate, Ltd. Changkat Serdang Estate, Ltd. Glcuealv Plantations, Ltd. Jebong (Perak) Rubber Co., Ltd. Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd. Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd. Nelluiay1,039 words
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Advertisement50 1912-12-06 6 In the spring a young man’s fancy Turns to love and things like that; Or perhaps to summer clothing, Fancy vest and light straw hat. But whatever else he’s getting, Let him get Woods’ Peppermint Cure, Ere he thinks of trains or seaside, Coughs and chills I kuow ’twill cure.50 words
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Advertisement57 1912-12-06 6 THIS 10 IT! Water'oury’s Metabolized j Cod Liver Oil I j Compound c$3R =til TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific preparation pf £Qf) J..1VLR OIL. Pees all fhat i* claimed for it and super sedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by the medi cal profession.57 words
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Advertisement62 1912-12-06 6 NOTICE Tamil immigration fund enactment, 1911. Employers of tamil labour are hereby reminded tlmt returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return will be62 words
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Advertisement214 1912-12-06 6 HOTEL NORMAN, (Formerly known at Raffle t Hotel.) Penang’s Select Residential and Transit Hotel. (Renowned for the excellence of its Catering Special rates for Planters and F.M S. Visitors. Visitors at Hotel Norman can take Tiffin gratis at Restaurant Norman. Mr. John Roberts’ Billiard Rooms adjoining the Hotel are now214 words
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Article139 1912-12-06 7 A question that has in recent years preoccupied many people, especially in Germany, says The Globe, is the development of France’s Black Army,” and the i possibility of its utilisation in a European war. Now General Pennequin, com-mander-in-chief of the French troops in Indo-Chiua, has brought forward139 words
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Article133 1912-12-06 7 Up to October 26 last, London had suffered fourteen foggy days during the month The prevalence was greater than in any October since tl at of 1888. During the past 41 years the only instances with so large a number of Octjber fogs occurred in D7l aud 1886,133 words
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Article191 1912-12-06 7 The General Advisory Coinmitt e, the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council if Peking held a joint meeting the ether day and deliberated on the proper regulation of the bank notes issued by Chinese banks. It was decided that henceforth all Chinese banks and other banking191 words
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Article75 1912-12-06 7 Friday, Otli December, 1012. 1 Fantasia Grand Pastoral aud Hunting Godfrey 2 The Egyptian Patrol Passes Vale L\ne 3 Reiterlied Spiudler t Wa’tz Mon Tres or Bccucci 5 March Los Soldi?s ui Passeut Costa Saturday 7th Dec tuber, 1912 1 Selection Casse Noisette Danses Caraeteristiques.Tschaikowsky 2 Two Step75 words
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Advertisement243 1912-12-06 7 ENGAGEMENT RINGS O r> o A n R& SOW s o WEDDING RINGS SET WITH PRECIOUS 883^ IN 22 ct. STONES. Sapphire and Diamond. $B3. 3 Rubies 2 Diamonds. $9O. Opal and Diamond. £6?. COLD. Rubies or Sapphires and Diamonds. $65. 3 Rubies, 2 Diamonds. $235. Rubie-, Diamonds. $l6O. Pearls243 words
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Advertisement60 1912-12-06 7 THIS IS IT! IlliVg Metabolized Cod Im Cl Comdo u n (1 0 tastzl::c j cdohless t f| The 1. it Cot scientific pre paration cf COD LIVLR OIL. Docs that is claimed feu il anti sedcs the eld fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly re commended by the60 words
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Advertisement94 1912-12-06 7 IN *48 c.«c B?\vare TUT Capsule of ars imitations the Name and ftUl UlitrrteiU. V e diQ belief without t PARTS, S rue Vivienne. Sold by oil Chemists Rccocuaendid Everywhere. Mr. Piet A. T~ys, living at Lielievhi, Frankfort District, Orange River Colony, Africa, says: We can give evidence to the94 words
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Advertisement84 1912-12-06 7 B’ware of Colds. Children are much more likely (o contract the contagious diseases when 1 L» y have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scuritt fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of co’ds. For the84 words
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Advertisement1104 1912-12-06 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Alien 8 Co.. Pha. U.'S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. residing at ho. 21a, Penang Road. 4 fe* 4ooii from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel Hhco Buan Phaan •jCHOP Glm Seng Moll, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advancers and Genera Goods Store.1,104 words
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