Straits Echo, 5 November 1914
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Title Section35 1914-11-05 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 6th NOVEMBER, 1914. Single Copy, 10 ctnh No. 26735 words
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Advertisement1228 1914-11-05 1 Drink Dofi Had Guinnew Stout. a v w a 8--. S u. *B.S JS sc e t, c 1 .s a 3 m Sc, 5 .5 a O t: ic a o tc H S Sole Ag«»U: TIANG LEE CO., Pet»R( V Kuala Lumpur. Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang1,228 words
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Advertisement18 1914-11-05 2 DRINK fit RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. Kcnaiaiii SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.18 words
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Article1717 1914-11-05 3 Thk Mschanism or War October 2. Io the course of a communicali m to The Timer a neutral, a well-kuowu publicist, writes —The sole advantage ssed at the present by the German Army i- the possession of the he ivy artillery, the groat siege guns,1,717 words
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Article312 1914-11-05 3 The days of general thauksgiving for the merciful escape of King James I are long 1 gone by there are some people, perhaps, who would mourn discreetly if the House l of Lords were blown up, an 1 others who i think they could well spare the House312 words
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Advertisement92 1914-11-05 3 Chamberlain’s Cough R medy. VVheu vou have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effeet a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that emitting nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements, j It acts92 words
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Advertisement324 1914-11-05 3 lat >le I8t ak it nt Ct lit >'c n ie >h »n t !l f>f a. n d e la g .8 1. e > d 8 Q Sk Ah-. a iittiiim 3 GO PENANG. g& SINGAPORE. g* IPOH. g* KUALA LUMPUR. m m tA m m 4*4? VC3324 words
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Article1438 1914-11-05 4 A Pointed Article bt Arnold Bennett From the fir«t there were, I doubt not, people* who adopted towarda this war the tight attitude, exercising imagination enough to realise just what it is, and displaying a cheerful fortitude. Only Ido not happen to come across many such people.1,438 words
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Article546 1914-11-05 4 Not long ago Mr. Churchill gave an interview in London to an American newspaper man on the subject of the war, in the course of which he said: “Io a word, it is the old struggle of a hundred years ago against Napoleon. The grouping of forces546 words
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Advertisement40 1914-11-05 4 Etrly Colds. Be careful of the colds you take at this time of the year They are particularly dangerous. A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long cold. Take Chamberlain’* Cough Remedy at once. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers40 words
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Article1401 1914-11-05 5 GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. A “Government Gazette Extraordinary,” dated November 2. publishes the following statement Grave misgivings were aroused in England, Franca and Russia by the position taken up by the Turkish Government on the subject of the German men-of-war Goeben and Breslau These two vessels took refuge1,401 words
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Advertisement232 1914-11-05 5 o Ld O' _l < U Id a. d) z < < X o m o to < st SCOTCH WHISKY v r. K sX x > r SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" TJ 70 O TJ > r BLACK&WHITE V ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY O m > r m in232 words
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Advertisement394 1914-11-05 5 I «5 I r X t i OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. 2 a 4 OZ. TINS. V— OCI3GCZ>C3C^CDCZ;C3^CDCIiCDCDCZDOCZDCZ)CIJC^C3ZDC3CDCDCDCDCI)CZXZDOCD 0 Q Just received a shipment of Sest Mah May Cigars, Provisions and Tobaccos of Leadi.ig Manufacturers. Also Sola Helmets v/ith White Muslin Pugrees, Curzon n Hats and Pigstickers of Latest Fashionable ij Shapes.394 words
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Article, Illustration97 1914-11-05 6 fiblished daily (except Sundays and pablio holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. rnic*. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. lfa<i Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 SB —All bu*in«M communication» «henld b*97 words
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Article582 1914-11-05 6 The suggestion conies from a Mahomedan correspondent. Turkey is at war; her destruction as a European Power is inevitable her disappearance from the comity of nations opens up a question of the very greatest moment to a great Mahomedan Power such as Great Britain. Who is to582 words
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Article867 1914-11-05 6 The death has taken place of Mr. Keith Arbuthnot, the rubber director. Mr. Alfred Temperley, of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., Hongkong, who is at home on leave, has rejoined his old regiment, the 6th Northumberland Fusiliers, and is probably now at the front. The death is867 words
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Article70 1914-11-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, November 5. Mr. Justice fiarnsbaw took bi 3 ieat today in the Supreme Court Owing to the short notice only two lawyers were present. Mr. E. R. Koek eulogised and welcomed the new Judge, who, iu reply, stated that before coming to Singapore70 words
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Article52 1914-11-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November o The ITon. Mr. C. W. S. Darbisbire and Mr. Greville L S. Smith have been appointed Captain and Lieutenant respectively of the newly raised infantry voluuteers. From the Harbour Board Staff fifteen have volunteered for the front and seven for52 words
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Article248 1914-11-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent. October 18. The Ministry of the Interior reports the capture of several important rebel agents by the Government detectives, under the leadership of Huang Tse-huing and Huang Ho-chun and for inciting the soldiers and others to create anti-Government rebellion. The culprits have been248 words
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Article137 1914-11-05 6 The Suffragists have sent a large quantity of provisions to the Belgians interned in Zeeland. The Germans have retreated six kilometres from Ostend. Two German aeroplanes have dropped bombs in Marche and Bethune. Nineteen women were killed and forty wounded. Eight aviators dropped bombs on a Villa137 words
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77 1914-11-05 6 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Nov. 3 By Balance $25,990 59 4 Proceeds of Cafe Chantant at Sungei Bakap on 24th October, 1914 per77 words
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Article166 1914-11-05 6 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Manager of the Chartered Bauk, advises us that the following amounts have been received by him for the credit of the Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Nov. 2By Balance 66 94 4 Gan Ngoh Bee 100.00 Rtaff of Caledonia166 words
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Article408 1914-11-05 6 .from Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, November 3 Five or six of the M.S.V.R. went down to Singapore by Sunday’s mail train to enlist for the front. Among them were Sergent Dubois from Perak and FrivatP Fleming from Klang. Mr. F. F Tvler 0 f kmematograph fame,408 words
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Article199 1914-11-05 6 Last Night's Interesting Lecture. The room of the Y.M.C A. (Asiatic Branch) at 86, Beach Street, was crowded last evening when Mr. Robert D. Pringle (General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A.) gave a lectu-e upon the War. In vivid and eloquent words the lectimr traced the origin of199 words
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Article279 1914-11-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Langkawi, November 4. Ab ut midnight on the 29th October, the Kedah Government Yacht Darulaman arrived here from Alor Stir bringing Mr. and Mrs. L E. P. Wolferstan and Messrs. Gorman and Barcber for a short visit. Both Mr. aud Mrs. Wolferstan never came279 words
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Advertisement122 1914-11-05 6 PRITCHARD 8 Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROVER CYCLES. PICTURES of PENANG. Twenty-eight Beautiful Half Tone Views with description. Bound in a Neat Album. Just the thing to send Home. PRICE: s|. LIFE and SCENES in the F.M.S. An Album of Views of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Malacca, Taiping, etc. price: ONE122 words
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Article1031 1914-11-05 7 ENEMY CLEARED BY FLOODING REPORTED RETREAT TO BRUSSELS THE DARDANELLES BOMBARDED. (Reuter's Service.) Oopyrieht I>l«gr«m Received sth of Nov. at 8 45 a m. THE BORDER FIGHTING. Paris Communique, London, November 3. A Paris communiqu* says:— The enemy appears to have completely abandoned the left bauk of the1,031 words
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Article971 1914-11-05 7 Gtmblint in Canton -Alleged Extortion A Mock Execution—Awaiting Trial. Canton, October 22 Gambling throughout tbe Province will be again permitted iu Canton, the monopoly will be given ou November first to the one offering the highest bid. It is well known among the citizens hero that the971 words
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Article544 1914-11-05 7 THE’EMDEN'’ AFFAI At the uieetirg of the Federal Council on November 3, H E. the High Commissioner said With iega'd to the Emden, a communication was sent by the Admiral to tho Private Secretary to be sent to the Press Unfortunately, Mr. Max -ell was ill, and that544 words
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Article75 1914-11-05 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3.—Sidelights on the Groat War. Gunpowder Treason.” 4—Let us Realise The New Napoleon 5. —Turkey and the War: Government Statement 8. —Rival Fleets in Black Sea. The Siege of Kiao-chau. The Federal Council Widows and Orphans. F. M.75 words
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Article169 1914-11-05 7 Tbe Peuang Rubbar Estates, Co Ltd 112,282 The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. 189,500 The Bagan Perai Co., Ltd. 20,100 The Tali Ayer Rubber Estate?, Ltd. 40,609 The Rubaua Rubber Estates, Ltd. 41,000 The B&tak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd. 16,634 The Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd. 11,400169 words
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Article461 1914-11-05 7 INTERVIEW WITH BRIGADIER. GENER JL BARNARDISTON. Aide-de-camp Tauaka, who visited the forces engaged in the siege of Tsingtau as an Imperial messenger about four weeks ago, was received m the most ct rdial manner by Brigadier General Biruardiston and las men when he called on them on461 words
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Article141 1914-11-05 7 The most interesting item of business at the meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commission held on Monday with the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, in tho chair, had to do with the question of volunteers for the front The President remarked that he understood Ihe Singapore Harbour141 words
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Article291 1914-11-05 7 Another Wrong German Time-table. Petrograd, October 22 Intercepted documents show that the Germans counted on taking Warsaw by the 15th instant The Siberian Regiments which detrained in the suburbs of Warsaw were almost immediately engaged in battle They fought splendidly with the bayonet, taking a number of prisoners.291 words
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Article128 1914-11-05 7 T h* following «mounts have been received by Commander P. (J Afanintt re, It $.ll, Hi ibjur Maslo r Peuanp, and sent to the Mncant ile Biukof ludia, Limited, to tbe credit of the Russi m S.il >rs’ Fund Hon. T S. Smith $lOO 00 A. T128 words
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Advertisement256 1914-11-05 7 HIE GlEAl* LA^TExN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hr. ad Okkics: —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Perms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATI S Financial Agents for Penang SELLAR, MURRAY A CO. f anil o;Hc*: —N< 7, Uni >v Spkot HORSE FOOD The best horses must have the best food. Don't256 words
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Article774 1914-11-05 8 The Bosphorus. The Gseben is a new two-tunnelled German battle-erui->er of the first class, of 22.635 tons and steams 25.5 knot 9. Her armour consists of a complete belt of Krupp s eel, and her armament 11-il incu (cal. 4>) 1 guns iu pans in774 words
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Article24 1914-11-05 8 The following tie his bien fixed for to morrow Mixed Double Mrs VV-Motion aud W-Motiou (Jr.) vs. Mrs Kirk and Ambrose.24 words
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Article937 1914-11-05 8 WIDOWS AND ORPHAN 3. The Banishment Law. Kuala Kingsar, November 3. At the conclusion of the High Commissioner’s speech reviewing the geueral situation in the Fil 3., the Acting Chief Seretary moved That in consideration of the long and faithful service rendered to the Government by the937 words
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Article641 1914-11-05 8 Our allies, the Japanese, are so silent when they are iu action that we hear little to remind us of tbs very important operations that are now going on in the Far East —operations that promise to deal to the German overseas Empire its heaviest blow.641 words
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Article180 1914-11-05 8 Big Economies Next Year. The dratt of the enactment to make provision for the public services for 191 which was to be presented at the meeting of the Federal Council this week provides for an expenditure on supply of less than half the sum provi-'ed for180 words
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Advertisement566 1914-11-05 8 THE Crown Cinema,, CHULIA STREET. ti ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME To-night! To-night!!; The Massacre IN 2 PARTS. An historically correct film version of the great Struggle for SUPREMACY between the Red Indians of the North-west and the United StateB of America Showing Stupendous Scenes of Fierce Fighting, I ull of566 words
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Advertisement81 1914-11-05 8 PENANG HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders will bj received at the Office of the undersigned up till noon cn Saturday, 7th November, for Lighters Nos. 32, 35 aud 75 as they now lie at Prai. C. \Y. BALLANTYNE, Secretary. Penang, 29th October, 1914. 640 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office:81 words
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Advertisement739 1914-11-05 8 I PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. I i ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the Pen tng Turf Club will be held iu the Chamber of Com- rnerce, ou Monday, the 9th of Noveirber, 1914, at 5 I s pm. 1 BUSINESS: 1. To confirm the Minutes of the Halfvearlv739 words
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Advertisement563 1914-11-05 8 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the beoks containing the Annual Valuation of ind rates imposed on all buildings and lauds situated within the Municipality of decree Town, Penang, for the year I9p, ire open to the inspection of Ratepayer at the Municipal Office, daily on week days between563 words
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Article202 1914-11-05 9 S. P Tapioca ...93 buyers M. P. Tapioca ...93.30 bnyert Gold Leal ...164 40 Black Pepper 16 50 buyer White Pepper 28 87$ safes Tran# Pepper 19 no ttoc Cloves 50. nom. Mace 110 nominal Mace Pickings 85. —nominal Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal No. 1 6.10 tale» Sugar <202 words
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Article236 1914-11-05 9 Penang, November 5. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 55 Feet 20 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet IM 26 Tongue 40236 words
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Article988 1914-11-05 9 Retrospect and Prospect. Military correspondent of The Timet, writing on October 3, says Two months have passed since Germany precipitated war Ly re.usiug to restrain the toby of her allv, aud by tailing to support the efforts of S r Eiward Grey to spare Europe the988 words
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Advertisement1182 1914-11-05 9 Guide to Penang, BT THE LATE E F. Skertcbly, r. e. s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy SOLD AT •STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. AND AT THE SAVE-U-TROUBLE FIRM NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.' Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns1,182 words
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Advertisement83 1914-11-05 9 TRANSLATION. r J' HE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to JL translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following scale:— (1) I-or translations for in ertion in the Strait» Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by tho83 words
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Advertisement12 1914-11-05 9 For Children’» Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure I®, €d12 words
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527 1914-11-05 10 PROPOSEND PROGRAMME. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) NOTICE No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is given in writing to the Secretary at least seven dajs before 9th November, 1914, the date of the Special General Meeting. The527 words
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Article1726 1914-11-05 10 had to study these until at a glance I could tell the rank and station of the officers and men of the principal navies The same with the signal flags. I pored over those books night after night into the early hours of the morning. My1,726 words
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Advertisement316 1914-11-05 10 Fntrilt f.lncfl at 5 pm, on Tuesday, 29th December, 1914 Handicaps for the 1/1111 ICO V1VOC First D ay wil i {jg published on or before the 2nd January, 1915. A penalty of 7 lbs. incurred in a Handicap by the winner of anv Race run subsequent to the publication316 words
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Advertisement61 1914-11-05 10 A Favrrite Rob Down. The golfer, the football piaver and the all rouud athlete know the value'rf Chamberlain s Pain Balm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a hard game. .All sorenes disappear like magic and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third bas time than61 words
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Advertisement166 1914-11-05 10 Accidents Will Happen, It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. MARTIN’S166 words
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552 1914-11-05 11 Bt THE Glob CORRESPONDENT.] The official list of saved from the cruiser» Aboukir, Hogue, aud Cretsy will suggest several reflection» to those who, whether professionally or otherwise, have interested themselves in naval affairs. It appears, first of all. that the ships were manned very552 words
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Article299 1914-11-05 11 W at Constitutes A British Subject. With the arrest of several residents in our midst on the ground that they are enemy subjects it is a matter of iuterest to know uuder what condition a man may claim to be a British subject. The following are, by tbe law299 words
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Advertisement268 1914-11-05 11 HOTEL NORMAN. The Only English Hotel. UNRIVALLED POSITION. COLD STORAGE FOOD. The recognised place for recherche dinners. The Cuisine is under the constant supervision of the Proprietor. Special Terms to Govern* meat Officials and F.M.S. Visitors. The John Robert Billiard Rooms are the Rest Equipped in Penang. Tel*trami -NORMANS.- Tele.268 words
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Advertisement1138 1914-11-05 12 Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2, 003,00 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 6,460,000 Annual Income over 1,180,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by fire at tbs owest tariff rates KENNEDY1,138 words
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