Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 June 1908
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1908-06-23 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 142 VOL. LXVI. TUESDAY. 23rd JUNE. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1251 1908-06-23 1 Eale of Rubber and Tea Estate notice. notice. b. i. s. n. po., jlw. KNOWN AS A LL PAYMENTS to the dissolved firm 8.8. KISTNA. Allan <fc Irving must be made to TXTIIH reference to my notice which g ri OvvlllDer IzUvPvll» James Irving, who has the sole manage- VV1,251 words
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Advertisement844 1908-06-23 2 K V a HOTE L£ e ™l» PAIX -1 HOWARTH ERSKINE. 111,1 NJ V K SINOAPOK 1 CIVIL ELECTRICAL, A N D a av. U)1 MECHANICAL engineers, MailSiwmskip Co. Ld. iu™™®* I STRAITS, SIAM, F.M.S., CHINA, and BURMA. will be despatched from Penang, evary d > tmo Tueaday at 5844 words
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Article674 1908-06-23 3 A correspondent writes to the Taiping paper All the world over we are confronted with a growing tale of importation. On all sides we hear that strangers have been imported to fill the places of those who could have filled the appointments with at least equal efficiency.674 words
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Article61 1908-06-23 3 London, 12th June. A telegram from Tofdon says that the ceremony of degradation of Lieutenant Ullmo, who was sentenced to imprisonment for life, and degradation for trying to sell naval secrets, took place to-day in the presence of enormous crowds, who hissed ami hooted the prisoner continuously.61 words
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Article45 1908-06-23 3 London, 12th June Advices from Vienna state that twentyfive thousand participated in the jubilee pageant to-day before the Emperor, who stood for three hours in a hot sun. Half a million spectators were present and the pageant re-called the ancient glories of the realm.45 words
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Article20 1908-06-23 3 London, 14th June. A telegram from Paris states that Tommy Burns knocked out Squires, the Australian, in eight rounds.20 words
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Article687 1908-06-23 3 Several witnesses were heard by the Royal Commission on Shipping Rings, sitting in London, on May 26. Mr. A Cohen was in the chair. Mr. Arthur W. Bibby, chairman of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company and manager of the Bibby Steamship Company, stated that be tra led under687 words
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Article48 1908-06-23 3 London, 13th June. Worcestershire beat Oxford University by 332 runs. The Gentlemen of England beat Cambridge University by ten wickets. The matches, Somerset v. Gloucester shire, and Middlesex v. Sussex, were drawn Ranjitsinhji made 78 in the second innings Northamptonshire beat Warwickshire by 123 runs.48 words
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Article30 1908-06-23 3 London, 12th June. The Prince and Princess of Wales opened the sub-fluvial tunnel connecting Rotterhill and Stepney to day. The cost of the tunnel is two million sterling.30 words
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Article34 1908-06-23 3 London, 13th June. Four sergemßs of the Footguards at Berlin have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging between fifteen and eleven months for brutality to subordinates. A lieutenant was acquitted.34 words
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Article478 1908-06-23 3 The following is the Report of the Directors presented at the sixth annual meeting held at Cannon Street Hotel, on Thursday, June 4, 1908 The Directors have the pleasure to present to the Shareholders the Accounts of the Company—Profit and Loss Account and Balance sheet—for the year ending478 words
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Article171 1908-06-23 3 Calcutta, 15th June. At the High Court to-day a special bench, compo-ed of the Chief Justice with Justices Fletcher and Stephen sat to hear a rule calling on Mr. Lawrence Wilson, attorney, to show cause why his name should not be struck off t he rolls, or171 words
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Article82 1908-06-23 3 Calcutta I 2th June. A telegram from Darjeeling announces that Profe s>r Watts of the Presidency College, committed suicide at a Sanitorium by cutting his threat with a razor this morning. He was suffering from nervous breakdown. Professor Watt, who only arrived in India, about a month82 words
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Article538 1908-06-23 3 SIR F. SWETTENHAM - ARTICLE BY SIR F. SWETTENHAM. British Malaya as a Field for Investment” is the subject of Sir Frank Swettenham’s article in the current issue of ChamJournal. It comes opportunely. At a time when the business of the Colony is becalmed, it is refreshing to read Sir Frank’s optimistic538 words
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Article306 1908-06-23 3 Per P. ifc O. s.s. Nubia, from London, May 23, due June 25 at Penang —To Penang Misses M. Houghton and V. A. Schwabe, Messrs A. Robinson, T. C. Balh»-rwick, and West wood. To Singapore Staff-Sergt. and Mrs. Wilmhuist and child,'Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Lancaster,306 words
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Advertisement36 1908-06-23 3 Baby and grandfather can take Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Oil, because it is delicious and is made for people with weak stomachs. Makes new blood and builds up the system. IRON SAFES. McAlister Co., Ltd.36 words
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Advertisement32 1908-06-23 3 Worth Rrmemberimu. —-There are not nearly so many people coughing now as there were before Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract was placed on the market. It stops the cough. Remember that.32 words
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Advertisement91 1908-06-23 3 Be on the Safe Side. Your physician may be busy or out of town just at the time some member of your family has an attack of colic or diarrhoea. Such cases frequently prove fatal before a doctor can be summoned or medicine procured. No physician can prescribe a better91 words
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Advertisement41 1908-06-23 3 Sprains Quickly Cured. Bathe the parts freely with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and give them absolute rest, and a quick cure is certain. For. sale by all Chemist* and Store-keeper». The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. STEEL TRUNKS. McAliittr V Co., Lti.41 words
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Advertisement758 1908-06-23 3 'FIKE INSURANCE. u KelaUa>: Albingia Versicherungs. 1 Cf t Aktiw Gesellschaft, Warahiwg. a Mine ne Mslcgi z l' H.E undersigned have been appointed Peitosaie; i A Agents for the above Company and B are open to accept Fire Risks at current I rates w. A. GRAHAM. BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd.758 words
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Obituary31 1908-06-23 3 Obituary. London, 13th June. The death has taken place of the Right Hon’ble Sir John Charles Day, Kt., an exJudge of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice.31 words
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Article204 1908-06-23 4 Tuesday, 23rd June. League Football: M. R. C. r. Crescent, Esplanade. Band, Golf Club. Harmston’s Circus, 9 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 and 9 p.m. High water 7.20 p.m. Low water 1.25 p.m. Wednesday. 24th June. St. John Baptist. Midsummer Day. Homeward German Mail. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7204 words
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Article1731 1908-06-23 4 Within recent mouths this part of the world has figure l mote than usual in the House of Commons at “question time,” thanks to the common or garden provincial M.P., who is taking pains to discover the extent of knowledge possessed bv His Majesty s Ministers1,731 words
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Article99 1908-06-23 4 The Hon. R. N. Bland, Resident Coun. cillor, who went on board the Sea yesterday morning, landed with His Excel, lency at noon. After visiting the Resident Councillor’s Office, Sir John Anderson tiffin at the Town Club, and then went o Q board his yacht, which99 words
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Article84 1908-06-23 4 From our advertising columns to-dav, it may be seen that intending exhibitors at the Agri-Horticultural Show to be held iu Kuala Lumpur, on August 10, 11, and 12 are reminded that prize lists may be obtained in Penang from Messrs. W. LanghamCarter, W. Peel, and W. Fox,84 words
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Article596 1908-06-23 4 To-morrow (Wednesday) being the Nativity of St. John Baptist, there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at St. George’s Church at 8 a.m. There are now 41 first-class jinrikishas plying for hire inside Municipal limits. Mr. J. B. Elcum, Director of Education, S.S. and F.M.S., returned596 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1908-06-23 4 THE CRAG HOTEL. Sanatorium, Penang Hills. A perfect health resort anti an ideal spot for spending holidays and week-ends. 4 Crisp and bracing atmosphere. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. 0 TENNIS, BILLIARDS, CROQUET. J SAHKIES BROTHERS, J Proprietors. < Harms! as Grand Circus. AT DATO KRAMAT GARDENS.185 words
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Advertisement125 1908-06-23 4 CONTRIBUTIONS must be addressed 1o The Editor, 1 written on one side of the paper only, and acccompanied by the writer 1 d name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette" Office, Penang, to the125 words
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Article139 1908-06-23 5 THE QUESTION IN THE STRAITS. PROPOSED BIRTH CERTIFICATES [Rkutkr’s Srrvick.] London, 22nd June. With regard to the employment of Chinese on British ships, regulations for a language test have been issued by the Board of Trade, which is communicating with the Colonial Office with teference to[Rkutkr’s Srrvick.] - 139 words
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Article88 1908-06-23 5 THE UNIONIST GAIN AT PUDSEY (Rkihrks Skhvior.] London, 23rd June. The Unionist papers describe the victory of the Unionist candidate ah the by-elec-tion at Pudsey (Yorkshire) as a smashing defeat of the Government, especially as it is largely a labour consti* utuency. They also attribute it to(Rkihrks Skhvior.] - 88 words
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Article80 1908-06-23 5 THE P. O. MAILS. DELAYED OUTWARD STEAMER. [Rbutrr’s Servicr.] London, 22nd June. The P. O. mail steamer Himalaya, which was detained at Port Said from Tuesday last owing to repairs being made to a broken steam-pipe, proceeded on her voyage on Saturday. [Unless lost time is made up by the[Rbutrr’s Servicr.] - 80 words
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Article68 1908-06-23 5 A MOST BRILLIANT FUNCTION. Reuter's Service London, 22nd June. Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra gave a garden party at Windsor at the close of the Ascot R ce Meeting, and it was attended by nine thousand representatives. The function wa< of a most brilliant[ Reuter's Service - 68 words
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Article48 1908-06-23 5 A NEW SERVICE TO SHANGHAI. [Reuter’s Service] London, 22nd June. A telegram from St Petersburg states that the Financial Committee of the Council of the Empire has re-inserted in the Budget the credit of eleven million roubles for new battleships, which the Duma had previously rejected.[Reuter’s Service] - 48 words
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Article37 1908-06-23 5 CREDIT FOR NEW BATTLESHIPS. IRehter’p Service.] London, 23rd June. A telegram from Victoria, the capital of New South Wales, states that the Government is about to invite tenders for a steamship service to Shanghai.IRehter’p Service.] - 37 words
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Article102 1908-06-23 5 AMERICA. Berlin, 22nd June. A telegram from Chicago states that Mr. W. H. Taft has been nominated for the United States Presidency. MOROCCO. An official denial has been given to rumours at Madrid to the eflfeet that a demonstration is to be made by a European fleet102 words
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Article191 1908-06-23 5 ANOTHER SHOCKING OUTRAGE. TWO EUROPEANS INJURED. I Rkutrr’s Service.] London, 23rd June. A bomb has been thrown at the compartment of a railway carriage on the East Bengal line when the train was near Barrackpore. Two Europeans were grievously injured, while the compartment waif wrecked. [Barrackpore isI Rkutrr’s Service.] - 191 words
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Article65 1908-06-23 5 THE POWERS AND REFORM. [Reutkr’b Service London, 23rd June. In the House of Commons yesterday, Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replying to Mr. Henry F. Lynch (Liberal member for the Ripon division of the West Riding of Yorkshire), said “We are in agreement[Reutkr’b Service ] - 65 words
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Article566 1908-06-23 5 As announced in yesterday’s issue, Hannston’s Circus were to submit an entire change of programme last night, and right well did they act up to it, as was evinced by the audience signifying their appreciation of the various acts by repeated encores. Willie Harmston-Love started the programme with566 words
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Article386 1908-06-23 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette." Dear Sir, As the number of motor cars and cycles in Penang is steadily increasing I might draw the attention of their drivers and riders to a small yet valuable piece of advice which it might not be out386 words
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Article464 1908-06-23 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Dear Sir, I was pleased to see A Parent advocate in the Pinang Gazette, a few days ago, a kindergarten school for “little tots” in Penang. On leading the note you append- <*-» Uin.lnisfartan nluiflat the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ school, I464 words
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Article328 1908-06-23 5 The Bangkok Times of June 12 states If all the statements that aie reaching Bangkok as to the state of trade in Singapore and the Straits be true, a good many firm* must be in a bad way. That there is, however, a wave of great depression328 words
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Article194 1908-06-23 5 The Times of Malaya of Saturday says The Ipoh Tronoh line is rapidly nearing completion, the permanent way being laid to within two miles of its terminal point and only a few culverts remaining to be put in. Mr. C. Edwin Spooner, c M G., the General194 words
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Article209 1908-06-23 5 Mr. Meadows Frost, H. B. M’s Consul at Tongkah (Puket), in his report for the year 1907 on the Monthons of Saiburi and Puket, which comprise the Western Siamese States of the Malay Peninsula, says that trade generally was g -od during the year in Monthon Puket209 words
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Article214 1908-06-23 5 Oar Taiping contemporary of yesterday’s date writes thus tn to-jay’s issue we enclose the Official Pro gramme of the Penang Horse Show to be held on Bank Holiday, August 3rd, 1908. In the same will be found full information for intending exhibitors, and all further particulars regarding214 words
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Advertisement6 1908-06-23 5 HARNESS ACCESSORIES. McAlister 6* Co., Ltd,6 words
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Advertisement11 1908-06-23 5 [dZi communications intended for insertion in this journal must be authenticated.11 words
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Advertisement5 1908-06-23 5 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister Co,, Ltd,5 words
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Advertisement536 1908-06-23 5 New Advertisements. wanted. FOR rubber estate, PENANG GOLF CLUB. Near Taiping, monthly medals. Experienced Manager Saturday, ZTtfi, and following 3)ay. For Developing Estate. IB|l 1 Further particulars on application to ACtl-MHICUITmi SMW. IHS. ul UClnw( c/o INTENDING EXHIBITORS at the 1 A forthcoming Agri-Horticultural Show, W T-dT to be held536 words
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Article892 1908-06-23 6 China is likely to order several cruisers from the Mitsu Bishi yard. Mr. Shod», Director of the Mitsu Bishi Co., is going to visit Peking, presumably in connection with the proposed order from the Chinese Government. It is notified in the Selangor Government Gazette that the new Kuala892 words
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Article94 1908-06-23 6 I» BMW Do*., 6W Viimui, J""'* 3 LaagM, gen., Hulieubnoh, laebert S Co Hebe, Brit, 345, Andrews, June 21, Binga pore, gen., W. Mansfield Co. Maxars, Ger., 348, Ricken, June 23, Deli, Behn, Meyer Car Mabtsuijchbr, Dut, 827, Potjewijd, June 23, Singapore, gen., Huttenbach, Liebert Co. Nubia, Brit.,94 words
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Article65 1908-06-23 6 Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Hyb Lbono for Teluk Anson. Lbono Ho for Trang. Mary Austin for Aeahan. Mabtsvijcker for Singapore. Malaya for Deli. Nubia for Singapore, China, and Japan. Prinz Ludwig for Singapore, China, and Japan. Pbtrbl for Pangkakm Brandan. Pin Sing for Port Swetteuham and Singapore. Pbrax65 words
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Article384 1908-06-23 6 To-morrow. For. Per. Close. Tongkah Malacca 1 p.m. Batu Bahra Bree Banka 1 p.m. Tongkah Avagyee 1 p.m. TAngkat Jin Ho 1 p.m. Taluk Anson Vidar 2 p.m. Calcutta Lai Sang 3 p.m. Registration 2 p.m. Pangkor Tong Chay Un. 4 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, > India, Aden, Egypt,384 words
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Article41 1908-06-23 6 Tlfarne of Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and Agents. A. Apcar, S’pore, June 27, Calcutta, A. A. A. Benlarig, London, June 26, Japan. Benlomond, Singapore, July 1, London. Hakata Maru, Singapore, July 3, London, B.41 words
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Article55 1908-06-23 6 By Malaya (June 23) from Deli, Mr. and Mrs. M. Frye, Mr. and Mrs. J. den Hartog and child, Miss Isida Simo, Messrs. Ranen, F. van Dinter, H- Heiland, J. E. Zuroweta, J. Y. de Heer, Emil Baur, J. Kortman, P. Kruisheer, P. J. Blick, Freund, de la Croix,55 words
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Article1134 1908-06-23 6 3gi s B •t wamj. as i i i 5 x MINING. Gold ]i. January. 1901 Raub Aust. Gold Mining Co.. Ltd. Fully T $5l 1892 £200.000 £191.250- f.|oooO 1 >B/»0 U- 99e <8,600,000 HIM. f><H> 71 for 1007 ffodj.n, «„N M i M mm ’««o.ooo 30.000 »10 no1,134 words
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Article123 1908-06-23 6 Penang, 23rd J unb, 1908. (By Courtesy of the Charteied Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 13/16 4 months’ sight Rank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 244 1 4 3 Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank IU 175 3 days’sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 7/8 3 days’sight Private 176123 words
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Article192 1908-06-23 6 Penang, 23rd June, 1908. Gohl leat 65.40 Pepper (W Coast 3 no stock. White Peppet $15.75 byrs. Trang Pepper slo| buyers. Mac* $7O sellers. Mace Pickings $55 buyers. Cloves (picked) 31 buyers. Nutmegs 110 $lB to 19 sales. fNo I $6 30 sales. Sugar. < 2 x. no stock.192 words
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Advertisement48 1908-06-23 6 “No one knows how great a proportion o f the world’s trouble is caused by headache. If everyone would keep Stearns’ Headache Cur» constantly on hand, and use it whenever needed there’s no deubt everyone would be far better off. Stearns’ Headache Cure really cures. Insist on Stearns’.”48 words
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Advertisement48 1908-06-23 6 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be the moat successful reme ly yet discovered for bowel complaints It never fails. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.48 words
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Advertisement26 1908-06-23 6 Petter's Patent Petroleum Engines. THE MOST PERFECT MOTOR OF THE Oil. OMOiation» and Qatalogwi APPIY TO SANOILANDS, BUTTERY CO. Sole Agents, PENANG AND F. M. S.26 words
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Advertisement7 1908-06-23 6 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister V Co M Ltd.7 words
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Advertisement62 1908-06-23 6 MILL 8 ~—a 2 o o O You are not satisfied with the milk you 0 O are using? at present Then why not buy O O Sledge Brand Every tin guaranteed. O 8 q SOLD BY ALL RETAIL DEALERS. 2 O 0 SSlpJpp Rrai\/1 TO g OIIU GOVERNMENT HOSHTALS.62 words
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Advertisement1670 1908-06-23 7 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL NEDERLANDSCHE-INDISCHE THE MERCANTILE rank nr e.. 7 AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. BANKING CORPORATION. MAATSCHAPPIJ. ESCOMPTO-MAATSCHAPPU. INDIA LIMITED 5Un nSUranCe London. TraJiav Soeiatv (Netherlands-Indian Discount Bank.) Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-.p-Capital »ls,ooo,ooo EeraM-iMtaD 1824 P Authoriae. I Capital £1,500,000. desoriJZT'of*pr^perty"^" o ?lXT‘r*ta7of Rmsvi1,670 words
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Advertisement1959 1908-06-23 8 Shipping. Shipping. Shipping. Shipping. P.ao. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailings. NOrddCUtSChCP LlOjd, Br6HICII. iWM EXPECTED ARRIVALS A» MPARTDRIS 1 1 BRITISH INDIA Ml MAIL SERVICE. 11 Imperial German Mall Line. outward. STEAM NAVIGATION Co., LTD. A J ,y 5 M D "“T otMi SIMM Ship Ce., 11<. 29 l>elhl Mongolia1,959 words
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