Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 December 1908
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1908-12-07 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 282 VOL. LXVI. MONDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1222 1908-12-07 1 THE PINANG GAZETTE. WANTED. mbH.-ati,,.. LEI) HORSES. REDUCED FARES CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SURSPRIPTH >X 'C'UROPEAN, with practical and Inc 1 z clerical experience in the Colonies, 'MMi&PnPF AND ctpa fVVNERS OF HORSES in Northam I For Daily Issue in Ti>im $27 er annum seeks engagement. VrlrVliL JHv’ljo VV Road and Anson1,222 words
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798 1908-12-07 2 —Malay Mail. A PREMATURE ENDING. It will be remembered that Mr. H. C. Robinson (Federal Curator of Museums), Mr. H. N. Ridley (Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, Singapore), and Mr. Kloss (Curator of the Perak Museum) recently get out on a scientific expedition for the Perak-Pahang boundary,—Malay Mail. - 798 words
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Article703 1908-12-07 2 been pure imagination.—A. H. Crook, in the Yellow Dragon. Surmises or conclusions about peoples height or weight are very apt to be wrong unless checked by definite measurements. Tradition in most countries has a predilection for handing down the stories of prodigies from a previous era.been pure imagination.—A. H. Crook, in the Yellow Dragon. - 703 words
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Article158 1908-12-07 2 The prevalent idea that the soil of Singapore is not particularly rich is borne out by some analysis published in the Agricultural Bulletin of samples from the Botanic Gardens. One sample was taken from Cluny Road, near the main entrance to the Economic Gardens, and the water level158 words
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Article453 1908-12-07 2 .—Ceylon Observer. It was stated in one of the telegrams last week that the bitterest foes to British rule were found among the purdah women of the Hindus. The message ran Our most obstinate and most dangerous antagonists are the Purdah women.” Now, how and why is.—Ceylon Observer. - 453 words
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Article198 1908-12-07 2 In the current Aorirultural Bulletin certificates of analysis of lalang grass as a paper making material are given. The importance and value of the. gras* as a pulpproducing material are indicated The ultimate fibre obtained from this grass is very similar in most respects to E-parto the yield198 words
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Article130 1908-12-07 2 The following unclaimed letters, parcels, and telegrams are lying at the Penang Post Office Anderson, Col. J. Meinesz, A. Abbot Menzies, T. H. Bosch, E. van der Marris, C. M. Campbell, W. A. Morton, W. E. Cater, H. Molony Rev. Erskine, P. K. Bishop Finkelestain 8. M. Merriman,130 words
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Article158 1908-12-07 2 STRAITS RESIDENT SUED. The Aberdeen Weekly Journal of Nov. 4 contains a long account of an action brought by Miss Marion Ewen Reid, of Aberdeen, against Mr. Robert Thomson Reid, of Singapore (now at Home on a holiday), for breach of promise. The plaintiff alleged that she158 words
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Article119 1908-12-07 2 Moaday. 7th December. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road, 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Tuesday. Bth December. Conception, B.V.M. Homeward German Mail. Band, Golf Club. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Wednesday. 9th December. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang119 words
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Article83 1908-12-07 2 December 7. 1833—Mr. Kenneth Murchison appointed Governor of Penang. 1839—General Buller bom. 1891—Singapore Philharmonic Society’s first concert. 1893—Wreck of the Xormanhy Capt. Selkers and child drowned. 1899—Death of H. E. Sir Charles Mitchell, G.c.M.G., at Government House, Singapore. 1904—Russian Fleet destroyed in Port Arthur. 1904 Prince Arthur83 words
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Article18 1908-12-07 2 Thursday, Dec. 10.— Household furniture P.W.D. quarters, Western Road 11 a m.; Joe de Mello, auctioneer.18 words
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Article29 1908-12-07 2 Straits Government.— Repairs and Minor Works, and supply of bullocks and carts tenders close noon, Dec. 15. Kedah Government.— Tenders for Stationery, etc.; tenders close noon, Dec. 17.29 words
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Article34 1908-12-07 2 Westlands House, No. 4 Westlands, and Morningside apply Wreford and Thornton. 9 Perak Road and 20a Leith St. apply Mrs. Kaufmann, 29a Leith St. 39 Green Hall; apply 19 Green Hall.34 words
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Advertisement59 1908-12-07 2 We could say nothing half so eloquent in behalf of Stearns’ Headache Cure as it will ••J f° r itself if you will use it next time you have a chance. The relief from the agony of a throbbing headache is something that one does not soon forget—and Stearns’ Headache59 words
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Advertisement34 1908-12-07 2 I Qvit Coughing.—Shortly after I commenced taking Stearns’ Wine, that delicioupreparation of cod liver oil, it stopped the cough, and is building up my health. So could you. STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister V Co,, Ltd,34 words
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Advertisement42 1908-12-07 2 Worth Mors than It Costs.—Medicine is cheap when it does people good, no matter what it costs. Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract doesn’t cost much and helps everyone that takes it. Stops that coughing. HARNESS AND SADDLERY. McAlister IP Co., Ltd.42 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-07 2 Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co. of Hamburg. Established 1854. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company, are ready to accept fire risks at current rates. KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd., Agents SADDLES. McAlister Co., Ltd.35 words
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Advertisement520 1908-12-07 2 Skin Sores, rc when you ask foe y o soothe sunburn, chafed VJ If [J II 1 1 skin or insect bites, prevent 1 15 w 11 I 1 festering and heal a cut or do nor take a cheap imitation. scratch, apply at once 1 BOVRIL is all beef520 words
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Miscellaneous65 1908-12-07 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Dec. 7 11.12 a.m. 5.10 a.m. »> 12.01 p.m. 6.02 a.m. >» 9 12.0/ p.m. 6.44 a.m. 1.35 p.m. 7.33 a.m. JI 2.24 p.m. 8.20 a.m. 1-* 3.12 p.m. 9.12 a.m. *3 4.01 p.m. 10.00 a.m. The Moon. O Full Moon 3.44 am. 965 words
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Advertisement2750 1908-12-07 3 "MJR«S PHILP llN£.- |]kT mz IZ THE PENANG COACH BUILDING Co., Ltd., 0«»«»«™™°"'°" penang volunteers. IN. *V. .V» 80S. HUTTON LANK. N"SittS“lS OKDEBB BY CAFTAIH BRISBANE AND SYDNEY AT<n w menfc should be P ,e3enfced for P a y meufc The Honljle A. R. ADAMS, TAKING CARGO FOR OTHER NORTH2,750 words
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Advertisement84 1908-12-07 3 I The Commercial Sale Rooms' /50, Beach Street) I Undertake the Sale by AUCTION of 1 Merchandise (either sound or damafed) HOUSE and LANDED PKOFEKTY, and FURNITURE of all descriptions. i I 1 Advances to a limited extent on the latter to suit customers can be arrang-^ 1 ed prior84 words
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Article64 1908-12-07 4 Lane—Gove —On December 3, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. H. C. Izard m.a., Colonial Chaplain, Stanley Arthur Lane, amice., Acting Chairman of the Tan jong Pagar Dock Board, and late of Fork Park, Plymouth, to Ethel Constance Gove, second daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs.64 words
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Article1199 1908-12-07 4 In view of the recent controversy in our columns on the subject of the proposed abolition of the remaining Queen’s Scholarship. some interest may attach to a lecture delivered three weeks ago by Mr. Harold Gorst, a son of Sir John Gorst, who declared the present1,199 words
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Article822 1908-12-07 4 As anticipated the character of the Golf in the final for the Championship was of a very high order. The result of the first half of the match was that Mr. D. A. M. Brown stood three holes up. On resuming the second half he quickly annexed822 words
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Article740 1908-12-07 4 Mr. W. D. Fraser, of Batu Caves Estate is expected back about the 18th inst. The King of Siam has given £2OO to Lord Curzon’s Oxford University Fund. Mr. L. Hoefeld and Mr. Shutn Hi n Chun, of Penang, are on a visit to Ipoh. His Excellency,740 words
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Advertisement177 1908-12-07 4 JUST ARRIVED A FRESH SHIPMENT OF DAHL'S MILK. The most Flattering Testimonials from Medical Men. o. H. SLOT Co., IMPORTERS. |CROSSLEY’S| OIL ENGINES. 3 B= Acknowledged by experts to be the most 3 E perfect and reliable Engines on the 3 E Market at the present day. E Skilled attention177 words
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Obituary16 1908-12-07 4 DEATH. Bairnson. —On Dec. 4, at Scotts Road, .Singapore, Margaret Jean, daughter of A. R. Bairnson.16 words
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Article251 1908-12-07 5 IMERNATION4L DEVELOPMENTS. THE ATTITUDE OF ITALY IRrutkrs Service.) London, sth Dec. vou’rfZ fidXeVw- p Bed o r° 140 svmnatH lnwt r 11R(1 mad e a speech wZ K’? 11 "r; a d through the U B1 diplo d c c -ly Austria Criticised Signet fittoui strongly criticisedIRrutkrs Service.) - 251 words
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Article80 1908-12-07 5 AN AGREEMENT MOOTED A REPORT FROM THE BUND [Reuter's Service] Loudon, sth Dec. The Shanghai correspondent of the Morning Post states that the Wai-wu-pu (Chinese Foreign Office) learns that Germany and Japan propose to conclude an Agree neat relating to the Far East. Semi-Official Denial. London, 6th[Reuter's Service] - 80 words
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Article63 1908-12-07 5 IN THE STRAITS YESTERDAY. [From Our Oion Correspondent.] Singapore, 7th Dec. The United States battleship fleet parsed through Singapore yesterday at noon, there being sixteen vessels in all. The Connecticut saluted and communicated with the local authorities bv wireless telegraphy. The voyage from Japan and Manila has been63 words
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Article61 1908-12-07 5 ANNUAL BUDGET STATEMENT. [Reuter’s Service.) Loudon, 7th Dec. The German Budget statement show that there was a deficit of 13.000,000 marks in 1907. It is estimated that there ™U be an increased deceit of 1)2,000,000 ,narks for the current financial year owing to the diminution of revenue and[Reuter’s Service.) - 61 words
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Article46 1908-12-07 5 AN ADMIRAL’S INDISCRETION. [Reuter’s Service.l London, 7th Dec. Admiral Germinet, the Commander of the French Mediterranean Squadron, au eminent Naval authority, wno was reprimanded by M. Clemenceau the French Premier for a breach of discipline in ££’an interview, ha, beun di.m.ss.d the service.[Reuter’s Service.l - 46 words
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Article63 1908-12-07 5 LATEST LONDON REPORT. THE MARKET DULL. From Our Own Correspondent.] London, sth Dec. The rubber market is dull. November Statistics. The British, American, and Continental landings of rubber in November amounted to 12,230 tons as against 10,151 tons during the corresponding month of 1907. Deliveries Increased. The deliveries for63 words
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Article57 1908-12-07 5 DEBATE IN THE REICHSTAG. Reuter’s Service Loudon, 7th Dec. During th<* debate on the Budget in the Reichstag a central Army and a Navy centre were urged bv the National Liberals, who protested against the slackening of shipbuilding. Lord Roberts’s story of a possible invasion of Great BritainReuter’s Service ) - 57 words
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Article49 1908-12-07 5 A SKIRMISH WITH DERVISHES. 1 Reuter’s Service.) London, 7th Dec. A telegram from Rome states that it has been notified officially that the Italian troops repulsed 2.000 Dervishes at Bululo, Somaliland, the latter suffering considerable loss, 48 dead being picked up by the Italians, who were unscathed.1 Reuter’s Service.) - 49 words
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Article25 1908-12-07 5 [Reuter’s Service.) Loudon, 7th Dec A decree issued in Peking announces that a Constitution for China will be promulgated e ght years hence.[Reuter’s Service.) - 25 words
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Article182 1908-12-07 5 THE NEAR EAST. Berlin, 6th Dec. The British Government is showing its sympathy with the proposal for a direct understanding between Austria and Turkey, iu consequence of which the situation is improved. The Young Turks Committee wishes the Sultan to opeu the new Parliament and to take182 words
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Article204 1908-12-07 5 The following new books have been added to the Fenaug Library Blackstick Papers, by Lady Ritchie. The Gentleman, A Romance of the Sea. by Alfred Ollivant. The War in the Air, by H. G. Wells. Man and the Universe, by Sir Oliver Lodge. Faust, by Stephen Phillips and204 words
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Article915 1908-12-07 5 SEASON’S INITIAL RUN. As predict'd in our columns on Thursday last, the initial morning run of the Penang Hunt Club’s season was yesterday an unqualified “ucces-. The turn-out of riders must be regarded as fairly satisfactory, in view of the other attractions iu the shape of a915 words
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Article496 1908-12-07 5 MARRIED r. SINGLE. An interesting cricket match was played ou the Esplanade ou Saturday lietween “Married” aud “Single,” the former captained by Mr. W. S. Dunn and the latter by Mr. E. E. Syke*. With the wicket iu splendid condition, the Single took the field, May aud Lecky being496 words
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Article345 1908-12-07 5 Dr. E. N. Graham. Medical Officer, Penang, has been appointed to act as Government Pathologist, Penang. Messrs. R P. Phillips and G. Copley have been appointed auditors of the accounts of the Penang Municipality. Mr. W. J. Haskins. Assistant Superintendent of Works, Singapore, reported his return from345 words
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Article444 1908-12-07 5 LANE—GOVE. Rainclouds had stolen silently away by the time that the bells of St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, rang out a merry peal in honour of the wedding, ou Thursday afternoon, of Mr. Stanley A. Lane aud Mrs. Frank Gove, says the Straits Times. It was fortunate that the444 words
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Article182 1908-12-07 5 Friday’s Times of Malaya stated An intelligent-looking Straits -born Chinaman named Yee Ah Swee appeared before the Senior Magistrate this morning charged with retaining stolen property belonging to H. H. the Sultan of Perak. On the representation of Mr. E. Spinks, A. C. P., Detective Branch, the182 words
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Article101 1908-12-07 5 Among-t the entries from Penang for the Ipoh Olympic Games we note two good men who should annex some prizes. The couple are F. Burdett I vens and L Gorris. The former is a fine sprinter and should force Day ti do his best to win the101 words
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Article155 1908-12-07 5 Death Sentence Confirmed. r A meeting of the Pahang State Council, postponed owing to the illness of H H. the Sultan, ha* been held. The sentence of death passed by Mr Justice Braddell on the eight Chinese found guilty of the murder of Dr. J. W. Barrack155 words
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Article238 1908-12-07 5 A friendly game of soccer was played on Victoria Green on Saturday between teams representing the C.R.C. and the Y.M.C.A. The former started with three absentees, before whose appearance the Y.M.C.A. forced the pace and kept the opposing defence busy, albeit they succeeding in scoring only one goal, for238 words
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Article80 1908-12-07 5 A water-polo match, Bankers and Brokers v. The Rest, was played at the Penang Swimming Club, Tanjong Bungah, yesterday morning. At half time, the Bankers and Brokers had one goal to their credit and their opponents two. The game, however, ended in favour of The Rest by80 words
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Advertisement279 1908-12-07 5 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 21 of 1908. Ke E. A. KAULFUSS. Notice is hereby given that a First Dividend is intended to be declared in this matter. Creditors who have not proved their claims by 28th279 words
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Advertisement1011 1908-12-07 6 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. COLORATION™ M^SCHAPPIL NDEL NE NK I AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA X!,500,000. ™<i-PW Capital .«’owo”o- Authorised Capital ...Fl 2,000,000,- Subscribed Capita! 1,125,000. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Resnrvk Funds abt £3 75() J 0() Fa i D _Up Capital F 7,500,000. p a i d _Up 562,500. importers of1,011 words
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Article1177 1908-12-07 7 i I CapiU!. SubMrib J X. K 1 I I I <« I s s K-* 1 c° 0Q lO’ /I' I I I I MINING. jj j 3 $300.000 $3OO 000 30,000 $lO jßi lO 10% year end. 31-3-08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 7|, •6 225’,000 22,5001,177 words
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Article104 1908-12-07 7 Barcelona. Ger., 3394, Porzclins, December 5, Hamburg, gen., Behn, Meyer Co. Ban Whatt Soon, Brit., 199, Milne, December 7, Tongkah, gen., E. S. Co. Carlyle, Brit., 335, Treweeke, December 6, Teluk Anson, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Lindula, Brit., 2183, Davies, December 6, Singapore, gen., Huttenbaeh, Liebert Co. Palitana,104 words
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Article23 1908-12-07 7 Canton for Dindiugs and Teluk Anson. Flying Fish for Weld. Pegu for Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, and Sabang. Vorwarts for Rangoon.23 words
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Article23 1908-12-07 7 /V«G*e of St earner. wh*.r*. from, approximate dfte of arrival, wher* bmmd, and Amenta. Benvoirlich, London, Dec. 12, Japan, S. B.23 words
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Article187 1908-12-07 7 ARRIVALS. By Lindula (December 6) from Singapore, Mrs B d’Aranjo, Misses d’Aranjo and Clarke, and Mr E A Tyebkhan. By Palitana (December 6) from Rangoon, Mrs Lin Kye, Mrs Osen and child, Rev. Brother Gabriel, and Mr Suzuki. By Ipoh (December 7) from Singapore, Mr and Mrs Patchitt, Mr187 words
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Article123 1908-12-07 7 Penang. 7th December. 1908. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2 3j 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4-J 3 Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand Bank123 words
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Article181 1908-12-07 7 Penang, 7th December, 1908 Gold leaf $65 Peppier (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper sl6j sales. Trang Pepper $10.95 sales. Mace $73 sales. Mace Pickings $63 sales. Cloves $39 sales. Nutmegs 110 $l9 buyers. !No_ 1 $6.65 sales. No. 2 No stock. Basket $3.65 sellers.181 words
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Article82 1908-12-07 7 To-mokbow. For Per. Close. Calcutta Fook Sang 11 a.in. Registration 4 p.m. to-day. Pangkalan Brandan Petrel 1 p.m Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) 1 p.m Pang Nga Sportsman 1 p.m. Batu Bahra Padang 1 p.m Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Carlyle 3 p.m. Port82 words
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Article414 1908-12-07 7 FOR Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4-30 p.m. Bukit Tambun, at 8-30 a.m., 2-30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Bukit Mertajam at 8-30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2-30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Bagan Serai, at 5 p.m. Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m.414 words
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Article40 1908-12-07 7 Hour- Ex- PosirivKi.v Io ward. PECTRD. Dur. Sail P. <fc O. Devanha 9/12 B. I. Taroha 12/12 N.D. L. P. Ludtvig 8/12 Outward. P. AO. Assays 17/12 B. I. Thongwa 10/12 7 a.m. 4 p.m. N.D.L. Derflinger 10/1240 words
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Article719 1908-12-07 7 VICEROY RETURNS TO CALCUTTA. Calcutta, Nov. 25. The Viceroy returned to Calcutta this morning to attend the urgent meeting of the Executive Council to-day to consider the lines of legislation to deal with the anarchist movement. Among the numerous bodies that recently addressed the Government of India the719 words
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Advertisement122 1908-12-07 7 i® S! HOWARTH ERSKINE, Ltd., <Cubebs, and 1 < Injections —cure C I CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, AND 1 in forty-eight hours without I MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, I I I STRAITS, SIAM, F.M.S., CHINA, and BURMA. I H° rnsb y oll Engines, Pulsometer Engineering Co., hKIMAULT S I pulsometers, Bullivant’s Steel Hawsers, >122 words
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Advertisement71 1908-12-07 7 Mannheim Insurance Co. Marine Insurance. The undersigned, as Agents, will accept Marine Risks on Merchandise, Produce, and Valuables at current rates. For fuller particulars apply to KATZ BROTHERS Ltd., Agents. Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Office: 25 26 CORNHILL, LONDON, E. C. Eastern Branch —SINGAPORE. Funds. Capital Fully Subscribed71 words
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Advertisement2314 1908-12-07 8 »rov\ V P, a 0? St» Shipping. Shipping Smppmg_J t___ dcd Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremei “‘“1. ffEfr «KjjpO:- BRITISH INDIA O .^“m. u u HOMKWAtw iiZv*-< STEAK NAVIGATION Co., LTD. A “<1 Jan. 14 Oevanlm connecting with Mooltan fcd e Irori vCufih vitSfflHl SPSS tfc. ‘ll 28 Britannia Cmua lA\ de2,314 words
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