Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 January 1908
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section16 1908-01-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. Laily. ESTABLISHED 1833. XVI. THURSDAY. 2nd JANUARY. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS.16 words
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Advertisement835 1908-01-02 1 STEAMER FOR SALE. NOTICE. the straits limited, jnobel’s explosives. e z I XTIEWS of Peu.ug, Singapore, Perak, Noricr to HOI.DBKS or llbarbr-Warranth. LOHdOH DIPGCtOPy. I SS. “Heinrich Menzel!” Selangor, and Sumatra. MitHlWtrtllHW AMR idou (Published Annually.) I is to be sold bv auction on the Photos enlarged, various saeh up835 words
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Article1053 1908-01-02 2 PROGRAMME FOR 1908, RACS MEETING (TO BE HELD On Tuesday, the 1 nth t Thursday, the 13th and Saturday, yhe 15th February, 1908. FIRST 1. The Cup. A Cup presented by Malcolm Duncan, I Esq. With S2OU added by the Club of I which $5O goes to1,053 words
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Advertisement717 1908-01-02 2 Shipping. M “W* iz burns PHILP L,NC a n f SINGAPORE TO «JAVA PORTS, TORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd. S u Vf Y ok KY BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITP I AIN AND NEW ZEALAND PORJS (with transhipment 1 Wu *As inducement offers. rjWzv'7 v regular717 words
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Advertisement81 1908-01-02 2 FOOD Ben ger’s Food, prepared with fresh new milk, is all food. it is distinguished from others by ti c ease with which it can be digcs'.ed and ab orbed. It can be served fl prepared to suit ».hc exact physical condition of the U person for whom it it81 words
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Advertisement74 1908-01-02 2 The Universal Remedy for Acidity of tl> f 1 I Headaobe. Hearlbum. InigMt,™ I Sour EmeUtions. Bilious AdeeUoual 1 fj r^^MAGNESIAIff^HK 8 TAIK CHEJi (ESTABLISH™ Government Contractors, Stati I Mining and Engineering I Aerated Water Requisil Electrical Depafl 18, 20, 28, 31f, 36 arjd JI PEN A N I I74 words
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Article961 1908-01-02 3 v" h ihvii unv largely, and let us add valuably.— lndian Planters' Gazette. Since Sir William Crooks, a few years a B°» solemnly warned the world against tlie approaching exhaustion of the available supply of nitrates, the attention of scientific men generally has been devoted to av" / h ihvii unv largely, and let us add valuably.—lndian Planters' Gazette. - 961 words
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Article608 1908-01-02 3 With the advent of January a Leap Year has been entered upon, and once again the query crops up—Why Leap Years, and how do they occur It is a common belief that Leap Years were invented to give women special chances in matrimonial entei prise, and beyond608 words
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Article309 1908-01-02 3 The recent appointment of Lord LiCningfong as Chinese Minister to London is one of the most significant signs of the awakening of China. The new Minister is a reformer, arid a keen advocate of Western method». He is accompanied by several young men, the sons of rich309 words
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Article472 1908-01-02 3 Considerable dissatisfaction has been I expressed in variom publications of repute—notably in the Popular Science I Monthly and the Independent— as to tire I manner in which the wishes of the founderof the Nobel prizes are being carried out. I And there seems to be considerable reason472 words
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Article163 1908-01-02 3 London, 18th Dec. The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to Mr. McKenna emphatically declaring as the result of the opinion of counsel that the Anglican training colleges cannot be managed in accordance with Government’s new regulations. Before the East India Association, Mr. Welinkar, Superintendent of Bombay School, read a163 words
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Article202 1908-01-02 3 London, 13th Dec. Mr. Birrell, speaking to a deput it ion of the Landowuers’ Convention, said he re cognised the seriousness of cattle driving, which was illegal and indefensible He denied that Government were inactive. 255 persons had been bound over and had not repeated the offence. Mr. Birrell202 words
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Article505 1908-01-02 3 There was issued from the Board of I Trade on 2nd December a bulky volume of I statistical tables relating to the British [Col •nies and Possessions as they stood in 1905. The tables give the details of what I has already been published iu summarised I form.505 words
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Article249 1908-01-02 3 Per P. O. Britannia, fiom L mdon Dec. 20, connecting with s.s. Peninsula at Colombo, due Penang Jan. 16:—To Penang Messrs. H. Wilson, R. C. Weston, and N. R. Crum Ewing. To Singapore Miss I’emplar, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Marten and children, Miss Warren, Messrs.249 words
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Advertisement46 1908-01-02 3 Chaniberlain’N Cough Remedy Cures Colds. This remedy acts no nature’s plan, allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions, and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Advertisement54 1908-01-02 3 Croup is Imminent. No matter how well your children may appear to be, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to releive and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George54 words
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Advertisement61 1908-01-02 3 From ar Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G.-,Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentvile, N. S makes the foil wing statement “I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” For sale61 words
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Advertisement94 1908-01-02 3 No Poison. Cliamberlain’s Cough Remedy has bpen declared absolutely free from any injurious substance by Government and expert chemists, and mothers need have no hesitancy in giving it to the smallest infant For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agent». An Eminent Physician says: I94 words
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Advertisement521 1908-01-02 3 PENANG VOLUNTEERS. r ORDERS BY CAFT.It. the HON’BLE a. R\ ADAMS, BOVRIL J Jan vary, 5 is an excellent tonic, when 1 W L fails. V»— ;it I’ i In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner 3-30 at Kuala Lumpur. t„ d■* STATE OF SELANGOR. Civil Suit No. 209 of521 words
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Article104 1908-01-02 4 Thursday. 2nd January. Municipal Commission, 3.30 p.m Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 9 p.m. High water 10.27 a m. Low water 4.26 p.m Friday, 3rd January. St. Andrew’s Society Meeting. Chamber of Commerce. 5 p.m. Penang Choral Society The Erl King s Daughter, Town Hall. 9.15 p.m. High water 11 17104 words
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Article922 1908-01-02 4 Ever since the foundation of the Empire Review, Mr. Elward Dicey, on? of the most distinguished of English publicist- 1 has worked hard in its pages to bring about a better understanding between Great Britain and Germany, and it must be particularly gratifying to him to922 words
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Article788 1908-01-02 4 The Chinese cruiser Ilai C/u with H. E. Van Sze-tse, the Imperial Chinese Commissioner on board, arrived here yesterday. After the cruiser, which is commanded by Captain Hee, had anchored, Commander D. C. Macintyre, R.N.R., Harbour and Captain W. H. D. Adam M.S.G., Officer Commanding the788 words
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Article877 1908-01-02 4 THE CUP TIE FINAL. P.C.C. v. CRESCENT. On the Esplanade yesterday afternoon the final tie in the Penang Football League’s cup competition was played between the Penang Cricket Club and the Crescent F.C. There was an immense crowd of spectators, but the gathering of Europeans was not so large877 words
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Advertisement236 1908-01-02 4 THE “CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. Ei igsorl and an ideal spot for spending 4 \'AuX' S a,H I week ends. 1m b,crc Bungalows for families, J single and double rooms. 4 KI -1 I W'DS, AND CROQUET. Proprietors. 1/tWpeii? Messrs. Chappells’ New London-made Pianos, besides containing C improvements now requiied236 words
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Advertisement120 1908-01-02 4 CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed to The Editor,” written on one side of the paper only and accompanied by the writer’s name and address, not necessarily for insertion but a« a guarantee of good faith. 4LL monies must be paid at the l“m<iug Gazette” Office, Penang, to the General Manager, Mr.120 words
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Advertisement53 1908-01-02 4 NOTICE. AN and after January kt, 1908, the subscription to the daily issue of the Pinang Gazette will be, in Town, $27 per annum, Post free, $3O per annum. The subscription to the Weekly Edition will be $lB per annum. By Order of the Board of Directors. D. A. M.53 words
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Obituary310 1908-01-02 4 DEATH. Campbell.—At No. i’6, Kelawei Road, Penang, on New Year’s Day, Clarence George, the dearly beloved youngest son of Archie Campbell, aged 12.| yea's. OBITUARY. FRENCH MINISTER OF JUSTICE [Reuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. M. Guyot-Dessaigne, French Minister of Justice, fell down dead yesterday within the precincts of the Senate.310 words
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Article147 1908-01-02 5 INTERVIEW WITH THE KAISER. MORE FAVOURABLE IMPRESSIONS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 30th Dec. Mr. Edward Dicey, c b., the well-known writer on foreign affairs, publishes in the January number of the Empire Review an account of an interview with the Kaiser who said that, as the eldest[Reuter’s Service.] - 147 words
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Article113 1908-01-02 5 SPEECH BY Mr. W. 11. TAFT. THE QUESTION OF SELF-GOVERNMENT. [Reuter s Service London, Ist Jan. Mr. W. H. Taft, speaking at, Boston, said that he did not believe that the Philippines would be fit for self-government until one or two generations hence. English was taught in all[Reuter s Service ] - 113 words
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Article63 1908-01-02 5 THE IMMIGRATION QUESTION. [Reuter’s Service] London, Ist Jan. Reuter learns that the utmost good feeling was displayed throughout the Cana-dian-Japanese negotiations with regard to the immigration question,and that no dissensions occurred. The British Foreign and Colonial Offices remained more or less in the background, leaving the discussions[Reuter’s Service] - 63 words
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Article48 1908-01-02 5 AN ALARMING REVOLT. [Reuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. The correspondent at Lisbon an alarming revolt has bvaken out in Portuguese Guinea, on the coast of Senegambia, West Africa. The Europeans are in urgent need of assistance, and an expedition is to be sent to their relief.[Reuter’s Service ] - 48 words
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Article50 1908-01-02 5 DELAYS BY SIBERIAN ROUTE [Reuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. The British Postal authorities have bean investigating the cause of the delays in the transmission of letters despatched to Peking by the Siberian Railway. There is every prospect of a satisfactory arrange meut being made shortly.[Reuter’s Service ] - 50 words
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Article39 1908-01-02 5 COUNT OKUMA’S SPEECH. Irkutsk's Sekvick London, 2nd Jan. The Times considers that a grave responsibility rests with those Japanese newspapers which spread the erroneous version of Count Okuma’s recent speech in Kobe regarding Japan and India.Irkutsk's Sekvick ] - 39 words
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Article36 1908-01-02 5 THE LATEST BATTLESHIP. [Rsutbk's Service.] London, 31st Dec. The keel ot H.M.S. V proved type of b tbleBh, P Vino tons 1 larger than the (17,900 tons,) has been laid down at Portsmouth.[Rsutbk's Service.] - 36 words
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Article23 1908-01-02 5 THE SECOND TEST MATCH. [Reutbr’s Service London, 2nd Jan. and Australia, the latter innings, runs for seven wickets in the.r first mn.ngs.[Reutbr’s Service ] - 23 words
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Article111 1908-01-02 5 THE ANTI-TRUST CAMPAIGN. A RAILWAY COMPANY’S FAILURE. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 31st Dec. Mr. W. H. Taft, American Secretary for \V ar, speaking at Boston, denied that the Administration’s policy towards Capital had contributed to the financial crisis. The demonsti ation of the possibility of restraining abuses of[Reuter’s Service.] - 111 words
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Article58 1908-01-02 5 SEQUEL TO VIBORG MANIFESTO. [Reuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that 167 members of the first Duma have been sentenced to three months’ loss of electoral rights for issuing the famous Viborg manifesto protesting against the dissolution of the Duma, and inciting the people[Reuter’s Service ] - 58 words
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Article58 1908-01-02 5 THE MOLTKE-HARDEN CASE. [Reuter’s Service] London, Ist Jan. The hearing of the Harden case is drawing to a close. The prosecution contended that Herr Harden had not produced a shred of evidence against Count Kuno von Moltke and Prince Philip zu Eulenburg, and demanded a sentence of four months’[Reuter’s Service] - 58 words
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Article43 1908-01-02 5 FRENCH GENERALS SUCCESS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, 2nd Jan. General Lyautey telegraphs that he has effected a decisive sweeping movement. The various columns on the Algerian frontier are occupying the passes, and the tribesmen are surrending and paying the fines imposed on them.[Reuter’s Service.] - 43 words
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Article30 1908-01-02 5 A WELL-MERITED DISTINCTION. [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist Jan. Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief, India, has been created a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Stir of India (G.C.5.1.).[Reuter’s Service.] - 30 words
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Article35 1908-01-02 5 HS ACCIDENT AT WELLINGTON. [Reuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. The injuries received by Mr. Keir Hardie, the Labour M.P., when he was capsized from an automobile at Wellington, New Zealand, are slight.[Reuter’s Service ] - 35 words
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Article141 1908-01-02 5 THE AMERICAN NAVY. Berlin, Ist Jan. It is announced that the United States Pacific Squadron will be accorded an official reception at the Peruvian ports. GERMANY. In the trial of Herr Maximilian Harden for the criminal libel of Count Kuno von Moltke, the public prosecutor asked the141 words
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Article83 1908-01-02 5 A GENERAL DECREASE. THE LAST QUARTER’S RETURNS. [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist Jan. The revenue of the United Kingdom during the last nine months shows a decrease of £271,692 as compared with the same period in 1906 and a decrease during the past quarter of £1,115,182 as compared with[Reuter’s Service.] - 83 words
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Article32 1908-01-02 5 ENGLAND v. FRANCE. [Reuter’s Service London, 2nd Jan. In a Rugby football match, England v. Fiance, played at Paris, the visitors beat the French representatives by 19 points to nil.[Reuter’s Service ] - 32 words
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Article224 1908-01-02 5 CONTRABAND OF ARMS. [Rkuter’s Service London, Ist Jan. Abd-'ul Aziz, the Sultan of Morocco, has authorised France and Spain to control the contraband of arms in Moroccan waters. At a meeting of the Visiting Justices held at Penang on the 18th Deceml er Mr. J. W. Hallifax was elected[Rkuter’s Service ] - 224 words
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Article793 1908-01-02 5 JANUARY MEETING, 1908. The following are the entries for the races which are to be held under the auspices of the Penang Turf Club on the 14th, 16th, and 18th January FIRST DAY. 1. The Maiden Plate. Beau Garcon I Change Fairdeal Hercules 2. The Horse Griffin793 words
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Advertisement5 1908-01-02 5 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co., Ltd.5 words
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Advertisement6 1908-01-02 5 harness accessories. McAlister V Co., Ltd.6 words
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Advertisement438 1908-01-02 5 TO LET FURNISHED. T ARBi/e HALL, NORTHAM ROAD. x From the middle of February for ab °ut 3 months. D. A. M. BROWN. Penang, 23nl December, 1907. I g i V ll T?,b: tllH an<i J p. 0011,1 p r 1 l u ll Jan u a I .IIF F438 words
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Article662 1908-01-02 6 “»d Engineering The Cl) 11 lC iation have notified the Employe'' ions of a reduction yarious h' 1 into force with the New nj wages, re iuct j ous proposed are 5 per niece work, and Is. per week on I'ne reduction, which is the n 1 1662 words
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Article97 1908-01-02 6 Canto®, Brit., 150, Gillies, January 1, Toluk Anson, gen., Ah Hing. Calypso, Brit., 339, Davidson, January 1, Sngapore, gen., W. Mansfield Co. Devanha, Brit., 4785, Hide, January 2, Colombo gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Hai Chi Chinese man-of-war, 4,900, Lin, January 2, Muntok. Hai Chi, Chinese cruiser, 4,0 0,97 words
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Article28 1908-01-02 6 Avagyef. for Tongkah. Canton for Pangkor and Teluk Anson Cornelia for Deli. Flying Dragon for Setul. Mary Austin for As-rhnn Petrel for Prangkalan Brandan. Sappho for Tongkah.28 words
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Article354 1908-01-02 6 To-morrow. For. Per. Close. Port Swettenhain and Malacca Vidar 1 p m. Port Swettenhain and Singapore Perak (K.G. Co.)l p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, and Tavoy Oniapere I p in. Saturday. Madras and Negapatam Teesta noon. Registration II a.in. Deli Van der Lijn 1 p.m. Ceylon,354 words
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Article56 1908-01-02 6 Name of Steamer, where front, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and Agents. Arratoon Apcar from Singapore, January 18, for Calcutta, A. A. Anthony St Co. Austria from Trieste, January 4, for Singapore, China, and Japan,• Schmidt, Kusterinann Co. E. F. Ferdinand from Kobe, January 6, for Trieste56 words
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Article20 1908-01-02 6 By Van der Lijn (Jan. 1) to Deli, Messrs. C. F. Lunt, A. G. Robins, and Tunku Panglima Busah.20 words
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Article1196 1908-01-02 6 o a 2 lasue Transac- I UaptteL Subscribed. share! Value. Paid np. Dividends. Name. tions. I MINING. Gold. 1892 F9nonnn Vioi f S«MMM) £1 £1 1/-paid January, 19ft I j Rauh AiirL Gold Mining <V, J.fd. Fully Pau U 18»2 £200,000 £121.250 j Ig/l 0 I/. (Contnb) 7J IR9B1,196 words
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Article125 1908-01-02 6 Pknang, 2nd January, 1908 fig Courtestj of the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank 2 3 13/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 1/2 3 Documentary 2/19/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 1734 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 178| 3 days’sight Private 175( Madras, Demand Bank125 words
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Article182 1908-01-02 6 Prnano. 2nd January, 19< 8 Gold leaf $65.50 Pepper (W. Cosm.» 3 lbs. soz 16.75 no stock White Pepper 19 sellors. Trang Pepper out of season. Mac» 65 nominal. Mace Pickings 55 sales Cloves (picked) 32 sales. Nutmegs 110 25 sellers. (No I $5 30 sales Sugar. 2 X.182 words
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Advertisement146 1908-01-02 6 Ail Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain** Cough Remedy. You will see by the following I hat Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a favorite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India For the past four years I l ave been getting large supplies of Cham bet lain's Cough146 words
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Advertisement42 1908-01-02 6 Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Office: 25 A 26 CORN HILL, LONDON, E. C. Eastern Branch —SINGAPORE. Funds. Capital Fully Subscribed £2,500,000 Capital Paid-up 250,000 Assets Exceed 5,750,000 Total Annual Income Exceeds 2,000,000 Claims settled with promptitude. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., .49442 words
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Advertisement43 1908-01-02 6 The Australian Horse Repository, Scotland Road. (W. H. HAWLEY). N«. 4. Breaker and Dealer. Livery and Training Stables. HORSES CAREFULLY SHOD. Fodder of the Best Quality Only Supplied. Rubber Tyred Turnouts on Hire, Harness of every description repaired and made on the premises.43 words
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Advertisement70 1908-01-02 6 MATSUO’S Japanese Cinematograph To-Night To-Night!! GREAT EXHIBITION. Change of Programme Every Wednesday and Saturday. COME ONE I COMPaLL I! COME AND ENJOY YOURSELF. Brlai par carries la pem« Raai I® Matsaa s Famas saaw. Doors Open at 8 p.m. Commencing at 9 p.m. Carriages at 11-5 p.m. PRICES. Reserved Sea's...70 words
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Advertisement1714 1908-01-02 7 INDIA, I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK OF IMTrPMArrrrKr., I BANKING CORPORATION. MAAT3CHARPU. BSCOMPTO-MAATACNAP™. INDIA. Li™ JF Netherlands Trading Society. (Netherlands-Indian Discoant took.) bT/Roy*' Charter. P»id-<>p-C»pital 10,000,000 Established 1824. Establishud at Batavia, 18£ 7. Authorised Capital ...£l5OO 000 f >SC«I AfCMS IOF Ifte FKltefl SlfllPS1,714 words
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Advertisement2752 1908-01-02 8 Shipping. Shipping. Shipping. >MIIIIMII I P. &0. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailing». NOFddeiHSCfier Lloyd, Bremen. EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. QPITICU INDIA /A I M -MR MAIL SERVICE DKI I IJ>n INDIA Wh\ Imperial German Mail Line. I Jan. 2 Devanha connecting with Macedonia wTTEAH NJ VIGATION CO a j LTD2,752 words
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