The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle, 30 May 1891
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The Straits Independent and Penang Chronicle
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Title Section26 1891-05-30 1 The Straits Independent AND PENANG CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. Price 20 Cem Price 20 Cents OL. II PENANG, SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1891. No- 211.26 words
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Advertisement874 1891-05-30 1 INSURANCES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. north cmina insurance co.Lta. TUe Marine Insurance Co., KONINKLIJKE PACKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Wl^i ed NEGAPATAM LINE OF STEAMERS- MARINE INSURANCE. TP i-, signed are prepared to accept Intended Sailing and expected Arrival of Steamers. T 1 TfIE TS Policies oil behalf of the T874 words
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Article1376 1891-05-30 2 An Examvlk to follow. Our readers must, have remarked the unusual and extraordinary prominence which the Perak authorities have of late been giving 1 to the agricultural and commercial resources of that State- We cannot remember having observed at any period in the history of* Perak1,376 words
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1601 1891-05-30 2 The following 1 extracts from Mr. A. Spence Moss’ reports on railway surveys in Perak, which have just been published in an extra issue of the Perak Government Gazette supply the lastest information as to what is now being done to promote1,601 words
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Advertisement199 1891-05-30 2 THE STRAITS INDEPENDENT pl liLIMIi.11 EVERl WEDNESDAY AND SATHiDAY. t<>i TF.Rfi/!S OF SUBSCRIPTION PAYABLE in advance. pc A Half-year 1 Quart nr Single copy twenty cents. IF PAID IN AKUEAK: <t, 6 for three months, after which term the paper will only he supplied on payment of the arrear.” Postage,199 words
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Article222 1891-05-30 3 A correspondent of tl.e Standard wr.tes from Bangkok :-Tbero is every reason to expect a speedy settlement of U,e matters m dispute between tl.e Court of Stan, and tl.e Government of India, il.e estabbslimei.t by this State of military posts along tlio Salween River—in other words, within222 words
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Article221 1891-05-30 3 A New York telegram states that the silver situation is at present causing much discussion. It is not understood why the price lifts not advanced in view of the f;ict that the Government lias been purchasing 4,500,000 ounces a month, and that most of the silver mines221 words
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Article456 1891-05-30 3 This Future Commander-in-Cuief. Writing from Paris, April 25th, a correspondent reports The Spring review of the army of Paris 12,000 strong—has just taken place in the Bois do Vincennes, before General Saussier. There were detachments from all branches of the service, which were strategically arranged, so as456 words
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Article440 1891-05-30 3 The Saturday Review bolds that the drinks of the time are beyond all about champagne—or ut least, sparkling wine of some sort—aud spirits, mingled with, for the most part effervescing, water, liqueurs, and nondescript drinks of various kinds being thrown in quite freely. In tho poorer ranks at440 words
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Article853 1891-05-30 3 Tlie spiteful woman is a bail neighbour and a formidable enemy. When her relations are perfectly neutral, neither friendly nor inimical, she will go out of her w:»y to do annoying Intle things which prove the temper and try the patience of her next-door neighbour. V\T|,eu on853 words
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Article131 1891-05-30 4 Penang, 29tli May, 1891. Rates rule as follows London, Demand, Bank -l/lf Do. 4 moilMih sight, Dank 3y 2y Do. 6 Credits Do. 6 Documentary 3/2| Calcutta, Demand, Dank /fa. 224| Do. 80 days sight, Private 227jj Bom day, Demand, Bank 224? Do. 30 days sight, Private 227 .j131 words
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Article297 1891-05-30 4 (From the Pinang Gazette.) Loudon 22 nd May. —The strikes in Belgium Imve ended, the Committee of the Chamber agreeing to an extension of the franchise. The population of Belgrade is very bitter against Government, owing to the expulsidli of Queen Nathalie. London 24 th May. —The Portuguese(From the Pinang Gazette.) - 297 words
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Article1038 1891-05-30 4 (From our Exchanges.) London, 17 th May. —Lieut. Colonel Fosbery, lute Bengal Staff Corps, gave a lecture yesterday evening on the respective merits of British and Foreign Magazine Rifles and affirmed that the former, especially that marked number two, is a splendid weapon, and he was ot1,038 words
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Article1319 1891-05-30 4 W A N T E D.—An AssistantEditor to help the ManagingProprietor in the regular byweekly publication of this paper. Must be a good Scholar and able to write a leader, if required. Preference will be given to a gentleman already acquainted with the aifairs of this Colony.1,319 words
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Article117 1891-05-30 5 (FbimV, May, 22nd.) ,1 ~’hle 'l'. Shelford, Unofficial The Ho Legislative Council of sle l,er t°, Settlements, has been grantthe B‘ rslls ince for six mouths from cile ,m Idt 1891tlx H ‘„,,t u|Kin his appointment as C M h aidant Councillor of Malacca, Act< Ul, K- E.117 words
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Article249 1891-05-30 5 (Frieay, May, 22nd.) The following Orders, issued by Oov«rnraeut, are published Appointments. Mr. A. L. Knaggs, Acting Deputy Registrar of Titles and Settlement Officer, Larut. to act, m adif ion as Assistant Collector Laud Revenue’ Larut, with effect from the 21st May vice Mr. E. VV. Trauchell,249 words
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Article156 1891-05-30 5 Arrivals. -3rd May.—Per s. s. Thaipeng y from Putt Weld :—Mr. H. Hiittenbach, Mr. Urnegy, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Fraser, p r J. Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Lim Ah Kum. -Utli Hay.—Per s. s. Thaipeng from Port Weld Mr. aud Mrs. J. J;'. Giflenincr ft156 words
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Article1199 1891-05-30 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 10th April 1891. Present -The Hon’ble A. M. Skinner, c.m.g., 1 resident; J. H. Callcott, Esq U. Comhie, Esq.; F. M. McLakty, Esq K. A. P. UoOAN, Esq.; and C. W. BakNETT, Esq. 1. 1 he minutes1,199 words
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Article, Illustration400 1891-05-30 5 FIRST DAY. Thursday, 6th August, 1891. FIRST RACE. For A ll Maiden Horses. —Value 100. Usual conditions. Distance 1 mile. Entrance $5. SECOND RACE. Maiden Roadsters. —Selling Race. Value $lOO. Gentlemen Riders. Horses entered at $3OO to carry 11 st. 7 lbs., an allowance of 7 lbs.400 words
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Advertisement83 1891-05-30 5 BUSINESS FOR SALE. Through constant illness of the 1 roprietor, the Tiffin aud Billiard Rooms known as the Penang or Sarre s iifiiu and Billiard Rooms,” in Beach Street, are for sale. For information etc. apply to, H. J. MARTIJN Jr. 1, Union Street, NOTICE. The undersigned, who will shortly83 words
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Advertisement44 1891-05-30 5 SINGAPORE LAND CO. Ld. TO MORTGAGEES OTHERS. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are prepared to purchase suitable Towu Property, and with that object in view, are ready to receive at once the proposals of intending sellers. 283 BOUSTEAD Co.44 words
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Advertisement1215 1891-05-30 6 SHIPPING. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. S^l^cHjA^ Indo-China Steam Navigation Tl.o p.a Commi.sponcs of o/ Oww RAILWAY. Company. KC »P June next D Kramat 0, Den FOB SINGAPORE AND UONGKONG. G ,L. A The Indo China Steam Navigation <»pon e v,de, ce ot J*h" 1,4 clmi-ge of Municipal works. with the1,215 words
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Advertisement622 1891-05-30 7 McLARTY COMPANY, j elE gbap h,c Address. CONSULTING ENGINEERS, NAVAL ARCHITECTS, pFF.cE: McLarty, Penang surveyors no. 30, beach street, iH e S A. CODE *87.) AND PENANG. A B-c.-. Ith Kcuiion. CONTRACTORS, general Z'Manager rI tiVATK codes. BRANCHES AT THAIPING, BATU GAJAII AND SINGAPORE. F M McI,A]BTY > m.i.m.e. WE622 words
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Advertisement680 1891-05-30 8 RANEEGUNGE PIKE CLAY ESPLANADE HOTEL. POTTERY WORKS. Having been "appointed Agents for tlie I (LATE EASTERN HOTEL) Raneegunge Fire Clay and Pottery Works, we are prepared to enter contracts for the undermentioned:— rj.jjjg HOTEL. WHICH HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY SALT GLAZED, STONEWARE PII’ES All sizes from 2” to 24” diam. REPAIRED,680 words
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Advertisement206 1891-05-30 8 'ndianlujmTst^ Of every description oh the latest improved n,.* n a^nr e'l with tlie most recently chinery. n < i nted C iiaeges ExcHm NGLT Mocepite K>+~__ Orders can be executed mth in hours after receipt. A. KATJLPRSS rvi No. 9, Beach Street. C 2 BOON TEK cT 27, Bench206 words
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