Straits Echo, 25 June 1917

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per Annam, PENANG, MONDAY, 23th JUNE, 1017. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 146.
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      1133 1 Jy pi- a.MAI •b m IiIZED NATllßfii The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. fyl Address i Hokimtcik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. for sale. TWO ONLY 2 SEA.TER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEA.TER modele-de-luxe iwo stroke MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet ot English and American Cars tor hire day
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      22 1 In •brlia fe-s mtlKI rr |*Br iNf-A, SssnuE 1 I iS TH£ BU> «I USE c TIOn* 3» •as s. s hJ{J3
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    LORD INCHCAPE’S SHIPPING COUP.
    888 3 Lord lochcape apparently prefers the ,nmn ier time or c 9 n,um mation of his jhippiDg coups. It was in the early summer preceding the war, that the amalganation of the British India with the PeniniUlar »ni Oriental line, involving the pooling of interests worth well
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    THE SOMME.
    954 3 The Turning Point: The Battle of the Bomme. By H. Perry Robinson, (Heinemann. 6s. net) Mr. Perry Robinson is unfortunate in being a little later in the field with his book on the Bomme battle than Mr Philip Gibbs and Mr. Beach Thomas; but that fact should not
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      91 3 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. A. touch of rheumatism, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble iw* Chamberlain’s Pain Balm drives awaj the pain at onoe and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. When a bottle of it is kept in the house the pain of burns and *calds
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      341 3 **********000 ***************4 g JUST U N PACKED. o 1913—1914 MODEL oSECONDHAND HUPMOBILE CARS. O With or without electric lights and self starters. They are just as O as new w >th new tyres, hood and paint. Several of these have been booked. O 8 the last shipment and perhaps we
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      38 3 Something Dependable. Diarrhoea is always more or less preva’eot during this weather. Be prepared for it Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy is prompt and effectual. Item always be depended upon, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.
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      221 3 Q U c&here’s Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF READS DOG S HEAD” GUINNESS It retains through the entire brewing process and after maturing and bottling, the delicious fragrance of the hop with its sweet and soothing perfume. It has the sparkling force of a cleverly fermented beverage without
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    HAILAMS OF THE STRAITS.
    1549 4 Government Respect for Old Custom.I (From a Straits Times Correspondent.) I Malacca rarely erijoys any excitement, but it has be j n the scene of great excitement! among the Hailams, the cause beiog the! appearance of a Hailam woman brought from Hainan by her husband. There
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    The Milk Supply.
    443 4 In the courre of a letter to the Ipoh piper the managing partner of the Keat Sing L?oog Co. says The allegation of a scarcity of milk has caused uneasines in the town for the last two weeks. Householders are partly to be J blamed for this,
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    Nervous Headache.
    181 4 A feeling as of a tight band about J is often felt in addition to the headache tbat ia c.uaed by neraou? e j b i* ion. The ache generally at th the head, rarely m the forehead, Ki ilt often accompanied by dizziness. The way to stop
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      157 4 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST UNPACKED. G CRETONNES An entirely new collection of the choicest Cretonnes is now being shown and intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the quality and compare the value before placing orders. INS. 50 cts., 55 cts.. WIDE 85 cts., 90 cts, $1.00 and $1.10 yard 29
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      49 4 Bowel Complaint in Children. During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child’s bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.
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      525 4 Shake off tho ChtcT^ of rheumatism, the created J U peace of man. 1 enttn y to the You can do it, As evidence of this you have w aider any one of the thmn. j Ut conthat have been <ffected by the C tei Little's Oriental iialm Many of
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    Late Mr. E. O. Mathieu.
    318 5 The funeral of Mr. Eugene O. Mathieu, which took place on Saturday eveniog when his remains were removed from his residence in Arratoon B ad to the new cemetery at Western Road for intermet t, was very largely attended. The RiV L. M. Duvelle conducted
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    America and China.
    259 5 The following is the text of the American Note to China to which Reuter’s cables have refen ei on several occasions lately “The Government of the United Stales learns with the most profound regret of the dissension in China and desires to express tbe most sincere desire
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    The F. M. S. Police Case.
    374 5 Accused Committed for Trial. The preliminary inquiry into the charge* of g misappropriating sums tctilling $19.000 j preferred against Sinnathurai, Teen Kon j Fah and T. E. de Silva, all of the Police 5 Financial Department, was concluded in the g Police Court yesterday
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    Bathing Fatality.
    443 5 Cobonbr’s Inquiry. The inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Ralph Lesalar was held on Saturday before Mr. S. H. Langston, the Coroner. Inspector Alexander conducted the inquiry. <3s The first witness called was Lim Tit Seab who stated that on May 28 at 1 p.m. he
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    Shares.
    205 5 The following are the alterations in Messrs'. A. A. Anthony Co.’s share list to-day Alor Gajah Rubber Estate $3.80 buyers and $4 00 sellers Ayer Running Rubber Estate $1.17J buyers and $125 sellers;! Baleownie Rubber Estate $5 50 buyers and $5.80 sellers Bukit Katil Rubber Estate $O.BO buyers and
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    Penang Swimming Club.
    125 5 Gibbons Cup Competition. The first race of the series in the above competition. 50 yards handicap, was held at the Swimming Club yesterday morning. The winners of the final ware as follows n'cap. Time secs. secs. G. B. Crisp Ist 10 39 R. Rendle 2nd 4 34
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    To-night’s Band Programme.
    43 5 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m,: 1 Selection Macbeth Verdi 2 Galop Alexandra Kuhner 3 Waltfc SeeSaw Crowe 4 Mazurka Maria* Laurent 5 March El Capitan Sousa
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    May Rubber Crops.
    70 5 Holland American 488,016 lb, Netherlands Langkat 15,717 lb, Si Pare Pare 22,898 lb. With reference to the notification published in the f. M. S. Government Gazette on April 17, 1917, the following change in the constitution of the Priority Committee has been approved The Hon Mr. J.
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      430 5 WE LEAD-THE FOLLOWERS AT PENANG’S —POPULAR—PLAY-HOUSE—WHERE EVERYBODY GOES. TO-NIGHTJ Complete Change TO-NICHT!! Empire theatr Business Manager Thomas Shafto THE EMPIRE ALWAYS SHOW THE BE3T E BUT This Program Beats our Best THE DIAMOND THE SKY With popu’ar IRVING CUMMINGS and the one and only “LOTTIE PICKFORD playing lead?, ALL NEW
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      241 5 IE z 99 A 177 f< Virginia < CIGARFTTIIS S B RISTOL LOND 0 4 ■te.iTE.HM. '~*w«na> HHU, Hi «a»" ->• YW* I*l il D v=i: fp 5\ WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW-TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT’-i TO-NIGHT! AT THE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE WHERE SERIALS ARE BETTER KNOWN THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE 10 PARTS—S NEW
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    THE STRAITS ECHO
    101 6 Fihlisbad daily (except Sunday* and public v ’holiday*) AT TH* CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Phicb Daily Local 124 per annum. OuUtation... Postage Extra. ir»;i Edition (Po*t Free) 117.50 CABLB ADDBBSS ECHO —PEN ANG.” j. Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 t Printing Department 343 H.B.
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    THE SITUATION.
    1336 6 While it is satisfactory to find Russia i taking the offensive in the Caucasus and < to learn that "the advance continues,” i there is nothing to be gained by disguising tl e fact that the conditions at Petrograd as di close 1 in the cables received up
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    The Molyneaux Case.
    50 6 We hear that the F M 8. Government has undertaken to refund to ix Inspector Molyoeaux tbe three nontbs’ salary which it accepted from him in lieu of notice before ordering him to leave the F.M.S. Other aspects of the exse are still io process of development,
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    M. A. P.
    880 6 Mr. F. A, S. McClelland has been appoint* ed to officiate ss Daputy Public Prosecutor, FM.S. His Excellency The Governor, Sir Arthur Young, will leave Penang by train on Saturday for Singapore, Capt. S C. Raffles, who is now a Wing Adjutant of the R F, C.,
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    1011 6 M&lentendu. One: Of course, they are ni™ but they are a lot of trouble just 11,8°, Two (with a sigh) s Yes, they are One Cost a bunch of money, too. Two You’re right-they do. One ’Tisn’t the first expense on» —but the upkeep is fierce. P mindB
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      178 6 Our footwear makes life’s walk easy. Haring bought at rerj adranageoui terms, we are able to offer the following at such astonishing low rates. Gent's fine box calf Balmorals, welted high heels leather throughout, stout soles, punched caps. Price onlj $6.90 Ditto, Shoes, m m ff ‘■JCx $5.90 WHEN SOLD,
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    744 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURIOUS ENEMY ATTACKS. Heavy Losaet Ieflieted. London, June 23, 12.45 a.m. A French communique reports i (From) Chemin des Dames tbe bombardment of our positions south of Filain and tbe region of Braye-en-Laonnois continued antil morning. A series of very violent ttacks followed. The Germans launched
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    THE BRITISH THRUST.
    563 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] EAST OF EPFHY. Fiue Aerial Work. London, June 22, 11,25 p.m. 8ir Douglas Haig reports We repulsed the raiders to the east of Epehy, the enemy leaviog several dead on our wire. We made prisoners of a few wounded. An enemy attempt on Gillemont Farm
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    GREEK SITUATION.
    634 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams]. COMMISSION FOR UNIFICATION. M. Vcaizelo,' Coafideace. Athens, June 23. M. Venizelos received, first, the Zaimist and, secondly, the Yenizelist members of the Mixed Commission for the unification of Greece. M. Venizelos is confident of the success of the Commission. M. Veaizelos latervicwed. Athens, June 23. M.
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    London Rubber Market.
    25 7 (From Our Orm Correspondent London, June 23. The prices in the London Rubber Markel to-day were Pale Crepe 2/6^ Diamond Smoked 2/5f
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    RUSSIA.
    1186 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] PAN-RUSSIAN CONGRESS. Deaaad for Coastitaeat Assembly. Petrograd, June 23, The Pan-Russian Congress of the Workmen’s and Boldiers’ Delegates demanded the immediate convocation of a Constituent Assembly and the formation of a body representing organised democracy, including the peasants, to whom a Socialist Minister would be responsible. Aad
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    Tin and Rubber.
    58 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to day at $108.50, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $lO9, buyers on sellers. Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubbei on Spot in London on the 23 d in9t, receiver yesterday
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    MERCANTILE MARINE LOSSES.
    482 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FRANCE AND GERMANY COMPARED. laterestiax Figures, Paris, June 23. It was announced in the French Chamber that the French mercantile marine has lost 560,000 tons since the war, but 680.000 tons have since been built or purchased and 140,000 tons are completing, whereas Germany has
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    Outside.
    80 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3.—Lird Inchcape’s Shipping Coup, The Somme. 4 —Hailams of the Straits. The Milk Supply. 5. —Late Mr. E. O. Mathieu. America and China. The P. M 8. Police Case. Bathing Fatality. Shares. Penang Swimming Club. May Rubber Crops.
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    The Cotton Market.
    682 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Goverameat Control Sugg«»t«d. LondoD, June 22. 1 Sir A. Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, conferred with the Liverpool repre- t sentatives of the cotton trade at length. The proceedings were private but it is understood j that the proposals included the recommenda- <
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    SEMANGGOL RUBBER. CO., LTD.
    2785 8 Ci|hlk Attual Meeting. The eighth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Semanggol Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon on Saturday. There were present Messrs. D. A. M. Brown (in the chair) G. Stothard, J, McNeill, A. R. Morgan,
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    Penang Volunteers.
    244 8 Saturday’s Field Operations The field operations which were held on Saturday afternoon resulted in a decisive victory tor the atttckiag force which comprised the Veterans and the Cadets under the command of Lt. J. W. Hunt. The men of the other units, C Company excepted, who are at
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    Charlie Chaplin.
    69 8 To-night and to-morrow night are the last two nights of the present programme at the Empire Theatre and although this is a strong bill it will be supplemented to night with a new two-reel Charlie Chaplin. On Wednesday next theie will bs no pictures at the “Empire” as
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    Penang Cinema.
    86 8 Mr, C. M. Emanuel has secured the services of Mr. R. H. Charles as Manager to the Penang Cinema which is due to open on Friday, July 6. Mr. Charles ba9 a thorough knowledge of the film business and during an extensive tour of Great Britain, South Africa
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    The Week’s Events.
    480 8 Monday; June 25. Town Band, Esplanade. Wednesday, June 27. Town Band, Esplanade. P.A.M. General Meeting, Bitang Padang. Fbibay, June 29. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Peter, Sunday, July 1, 4th after Trinity. Penang Swimming Club, Gibbon’s Cup Competition. A smart penalty was inflicted on the chinchew of a
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    EXCHANGE.
    108 8 Penang, Jdnb 25 {By cowtety 0 f tU Bank) London, Demand Bank «*M Bant.'" art 1 ii Credit 2/41#» Calcutta, Demand Bank^ 0^^ 7 2 427 /82 Bo^ 7 .DeXdt‘ k Pri,,te Monlmein, Demand Bank I, 3 days’ sight Private’" Madras Demand Bank I. 3 day s’ sight Private’"
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      54 8 Safe, Sure, Always Cures. Do not suffer from cramp colic or pain in the stomach when Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy goes to the right ■pot and gives immediate relief. You cannot afford to be without it if you are subject to attacks of this kind. For sale by
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      275 8 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, An experienced Shorthand Typ llt Apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTKRY ft Qq W ANTED, A CHINESE ASSISTANT MANAGER e8,ltei Per k Af ‘”"J“«» Only men ha.io* a goo d kno.Udn. ol eatats work need apply. Application e/clo, tog testimonials to be sent to Box 159 c/o Straits Echo. 411
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    LABOUR AND INDUSTRY IN MALAYA.
    943 9 [To the Editor or the Free Press.] Sir, —I should like to make the following I comment on your Leader of June 19 The gist of the article is that Bobber, owing to the extraordinary returns resulting in this cultivation, has been the undoing of
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    JAPANESE IN MALAYA.
    931 9 THE NEW LAND RESTRICTIONS. An Authoritative Statement. Tbe action of the Government of the Straita Settlements in directing that no farther applications for land exceeding 50 acres (20 cbo) are to be received for tbe present, and that applications for areas less than 50 acres are not
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      396 9 If <*(*■*& m SR GOOD NEWS MOTORISTS fiTRq mi Orcin Rt mmi f' }fi lr/p| fej* •VI Ml EAG ARE £/f^3T-1 HENLEY mm BRITISH iYREo ivii*' iitnl AND raac vV* p; Ok Specially Toughened THE HAME OF W. T. Henley Telegraph Works Co., Ltd. Of submarine cable world fame, is
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      44 9 PINKETTES are a valuable liver I* and counteract the effects of over indulgence—regulator either eating or drinking. ISO cents per phial at rour druggist’s or direct hr mail on receipt of price from DD. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE. IMS I W I i I
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      605 9 Mechanical engineer (English), at present in Australia, desires post in Malays, Experienced with Minin?, Locomotive, and Refrigerating Machinery, and with nat ve labour, Testimrn als and full particulars on file at Echo Office, apply Power”, c/o the Echo.” 312 In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914,
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    THE ROYAL ACADEMY.
    1356 10 A Hiqh Average. Whether or not the Academy be better than usual this year, it seems better because there are fewer pictures. Perhaps for this reason the hanging is better, and everything conspires to put the critic in a good temper. Being thus in a good temper,
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    Straits Trading Company.
    561 10 An ordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company will be held at Cfllyer Quay on Jum 29 at noon when the followmg report dated Jane 21, and signed by the Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook, managing director, will be received and considered The directors now submit
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      493 10 JONGKEENA A wonderful blood purifier- Mixture for internal and external use. Cures Headache or Drunkenness, Stomachache, Earache Rupture, Cholera, Beri-beri, Nervous diseases. Chest complaints. Heart disease Malaria, Dengue, Common fevers, Lumbago, Chronic Rheumatism, cough, coughing blood, Cold, Sorethroat throat, Bronchitis, Chronic Neuralgia, Diarrhoea, Weakness, Kidney trouble, Dysentery, Eczema, and all
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      78 10 What an anxious time iias the mother with a growing family to look after. Generally one or the other is ailing, has caught a chill, or is feverish. With a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE, in the medicine chest the worry is much diminished* A dose or two of
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      1167 10 PENANG AUCTION MART BT ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MOHAMEO ARIFF ieemti TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON MONDAY, 9th JULY, I9ij AT 11 A.M. AND FOLLOWING DATS (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND VUBLIC HOLIDAYS BXCKPTId) AT THE ARCHWAY OF LOGAN'S BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, PENANG The following Properties:
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      4325 11 by order of the administratrix OF THE‘ESTATE OF mohamed ariff deceased. TO BE SOLD BY Public Auction On Mon., 9th July, 1917 at 11 a.m following days, (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS ft* PUBLIC HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED) At the Archway of Logan s Buildings, Beaoh Street, Penang, Tho following properties 1. TELOK REMISS ESTATE.
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      1471 12 P. 0.—British India 1 AND JLPCAR LINE (Companies lN0oaro*ATM in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. KOHINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (Incqrpobatid in Holland.) Fob Ihtindbd to Sail. Stmambb. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT) For Singaptre, Chi*». Japan Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt
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