Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 February 1911

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 32 VOL. LXIX. SATURDAY. Ilth FEBRUARY, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1747 1 W. DANIEL, L s.o t 1, BEACH STREET, PENANG, J The only Certificated OPTICIAN in the Straits Settlements and the Only European WATCHMAKER and JEWELLER in Penang. HIGH CLASS REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. J PATRONS are requested to send X DIRECT to above address. < I ••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦a IHE PINANG GAZETTE.” WAN!»
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    • 60 1 1 “THE PINANG «IZEITE W (PUBUSBED EVERY EVENING.) X Rates of Subscription, payable strictly in advance:— 2 LOCAL S 2-25 rer month. 2 $13.60 half yearly. 2 $27.00 per annum. 2 BY TOST S 2.50 per month. $15.00 naif yearly. S 9 $30.00 yearly. WEEKLY EdTtiON PUBLISHED 9 EVERY FRIDAY.
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  • 575 2 A MOTOR BREAK DOWN. Crown Prince’s Camp, Lucknow, Feb. 1. The Crown Prince had a novel experience yesterday. His Imperial Highness started for a long motor drive in the afternoon. The motor broke down at Sasatu, and the Prince, unable to return direct, was obliged to proceed
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  • 232 2 Poona, Jan. 30.—A charge of forging with the intention of cheating has been preferred by Mr. H. B. Barucha, Turf Accountant, against one Jallaluddin Mahomed before the special Cantonment Magistrate of Poona. From the complaint made on the 28th September last, it appears accused
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  • 1015 2 THE GENERAL SITUATION. j. The excitement in the tin market says the Ironmonger of 21 ulto. has shown but little sign of abatement, price movements since we last wrote having cona tinned wide, and advances ranging occae sionally from 31. to 41. a day. This state e
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  • 67 2 Saturday, February 11. Straits Cinematograph, Sunday, February 12. Septuagesima Sunday. Monday, February 13. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 14. Homeward German Mail. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Golf Club. Wednesday, February 13. Outward German Mail. P.C.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, February 16.
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  • 27 2 Feb. 20. —King Edward Memorial Fund Public Meeting at Town Hall 3.30 p.m March 3.—Famous Kennedys at Town Hall. March 4.—Famous Kennedys at Town Hall.
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  • 40 2 Prnsng :—The E. O Hotel, Tiie Crag, Raffl s by the Sea, Runny mode Hotel, and Sea View Hotel. Singapore: —Adelphi Hotel and Raffles Hotel. Koala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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  • 193 2 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—Matins Choral) 8 a.m.; Holy Communion Plain) 8-30 a.m.; Holy Communion (Chinese 9-30 a.m.; Children’s Service, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon 6 p.m. Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (Northam Road). Sunday School 5 p.m.; Divine Service 6 p.m. Preacher The Rev. E.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 39 2 Sun Life mx— o! tnnado. (KatHbiintied IHHSI. Assets exceed £6,000.000.0.0 Surplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. WHITE, I KKNNKI*Y CO.. Manager, South-Eastern c I G-neral Agents. Penang Asu, Singapore. I
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    • 1081 2 S INDIGESTION. It is not the quantity of food we eat, but what we digest and assimilate that nourishes Jtbe body. When the stomach and organs of digestion and nutrition are diseased, an a r I 111 HI mm tbc caten 8 onl y imperfectly digested, there is l 0
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 152 2 The Sun. Apparent times or Sunrise and Sunset in Penang Sunrise. Sunset. Feb. 9to Feb. 17,...6-05 a.m. 5-55 p.m. Feb. 18 to Feb. 21,...6-04 am. 5-56 p.m. Feb. 22 to Feb. 27, ..6-03 a.m. 5-57 p.m. Feb. 28 to Mar. 9,...6-02 am. 5-58 p.m. The Tides. Date. H W. L.
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  • 254 3 FRENCH POPULATION ATTACKED. Colombo, Jan. 31 —The steamer Uganda which has just arrived from Mauritius has brought a full account of the rioting There was intense feeling during the election fought on the Royal Commission s Repoit, whic’i recommended the abolition of many offices, the recruiting of some
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  • 278 3 PROVBBBOR Thompson’» TongubTwistbrs.” Weird sounds, musical and non-musical, filled the theatre of the Royal Institution yesterday, and an audience composed largely of bovs and girls was delighted to hear a learned professor solemnly—and successful y—repeating the most famous of school tongue twisters Peter Piper picked a peck of
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  • 312 3 Details of the tragic d ath at Harbin of Dr. Mesny, the French bacteriologist, ;ire translated bv the dayan t/hronicle fiom the Novaya Zhiza of the 13th uito as follows “At 8 o’clock last night Dr. Mesny. engaged from Mukden by the Chinese authorities to
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 801 3 A City Constable As**.-;' -wB I’ MawWi X/H w*‘ H JL Nervous Depression, Lassitude, Rheumatism From all lands, deputations come to study the method which has made the London Constable superior to all others. “The method by which I make mvselt equal to my work," says Constable Lawrence, “consists of
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    • 680 3 nnnnnnDn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrran I FUSSELL’S MILK. I 1« I H 13K LJ Ordinary sterilized milk is not easv n ea e.p Q digestion, as the process of sterilizing C in the Office it Witermnn's »3® fl IMS S wnte. re ygj n hardens the casein in the milk and lenders H
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  • 631 4 It is the boast of many Colonials that they are free and unfettered, that they are untrammelled by social usages which folk in the old country must observe. But certain conventions are more religiously respected in the Colonies than at Home. It comes as a matter
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 195 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, I dare say the wheel-tax department of our Municipality would like to get a small revenue. Well, here goes a tip for our worthy Registrar. On my rounds every day, I frequently meet old rikishas, minus hoods, cushions, lamps, etc.,
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  • 620 4 The following telegram has been received by Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart from Menglembu Tons crushed 1,323, piculs 292. Estimated value SI6,KK). 20 stamps running 24 days. Mine was closed four days on account of the holiday. Chinese stopped 2 days additional in consequence Labour now working
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  • 309 4 Sir Ralph and Lady Paget have returned to Singapore from their visit to Bangkok and the F.M.S. Mr. L. H. Hitchcock, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, has left Bangkok to join the Hankow branch of the bank. Dr. W. F. Samuels, the Medical Superintendent of the
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  • 137 4 The medals for the Leigue Champions and runners-up in the seasons 1909 and 1910 have arrived from Home, and are on view at Mr. W. Daniel’s shop, No. 1 Beach Street. The annual meeting of the League, which has been delayed pending the arrival of the medals,
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  • 168 4 A Handjomi Profit. A meeting of the General Committee of the Agri-Horticultural Show will be Held on Feb 20 at 5 15 p.m in the Singapore Exchange to pass the accounts and decide what is to be done with the credit balati e. The latter reaches the
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  • 24 4 P.C.C. Tournament Result. The following tie was played off" yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Mr. Mrs. Anderson beat Miss Nolan Mercer 6—l 6—3.
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  • 58 4 Owing to the moonlight performance of the Town Band on Monday evening next, the rehearsal of the Yeomen of the Guard, called for that evening, has been postponed to Tuesday, 14th February, when the full Chorus is aske 1 to attend punctually at 9-10 p.m., in order
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  • 16 4 Messrs. Boustead Co.’s London cablegram to-day states Para to arrive 5/10 Market steady.
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  • 235 4 STERLING RUBBERS LOWER. RISE IN SUNGEI BRIANS. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day 11/2/10. 10/2/11. 11/2/11. on a a tn a tn J Shares. 2 X 2 3 75 J? 25 72 25 72 25 72
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  • 115 4 ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A CLERK. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 11. At the inquest on the body of Jacob Abed, chief clerk to E. Meyer 4 Co., Ltd., who committed suicide, the Manager stated that deceased was wrong in his books to the extent of $20,000 and
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  • 37 4 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, February 10. To-day’s (Friday’s) quotations for opium and produce are Opium ...$1,980.00 Rice, Rangoon 151 09 Pepper, black 15 50 Copra, best 9.35 Copra, Bali 9 30 Copra, Pontianak 9.10
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  • 47 4 F.M.S. OFFICIAL’S DEPARTURE. [/’rom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 11. Mr. C. Boden Kloss, of the F.M.S. Museums, has left by the ss. Rumphius for New Guinea to join the British expedition to the Snow Mountains, and help with the Malay language, coolies, etc.
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  • 43 4 [Der Ostasiatisciie Lloyd’s Service Berlin, February 10. It is reported from St. Petersburg that negotiations between Russia and China are at a standstill, owing to a dispute regarding a Consulate at Scharasume and regarding Russian trade outside the Chinese wall.
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  • 31 4 [Der Ostasiatischk Lloyd’s Service Berlin, February 10. The Dutch Chamber has agreed to the extension of the scheme of coast defence provided the cost of such can be raised.
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  • 25 4 [Der Ostasiatisciie Lloyd’s Service.] Berlin, February 10. In the B-itish House of Commons the Government declared that Anglo-German relations continue to be friendly
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  • 125 4 YESTERDAY’S DEBATE IN COUNCIL STRAITS AND F.M.S. CO-OPERATION [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, February At yesterday’s meeting of the Legislate Council, the Bankruptcy Ordinance Amend ment Bill was read a second time. Thi Bill enables the Courts in the Colo and the F.M.S. to help each other transferring
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  • 125 4 DEBATE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS UNIONIST AMENDMENT REJECTED. [Reutrr’s Service] London. February 10. A debate, lasting two days, has taken place in the House of Co ninons on a fiscal amendment to the Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. The amendment which was proposed by
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  • 89 4 LATEST REPORTS ON SITUATION. [Rrutrr’s Service. l Loudon, February 11. The plague is spreading generally in Manchuria, slightly in North China, and weakening at Harbin. Funds for the Campaign. The Chinese Government will use a sum of £750,00u, which was originally allotted for the visit of the
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  • 70 4 LABOURITES’ PROPOSAL REJECTED. [Reuter’s Service] London, February 11. In the House of Commons, yesterday, a Labour a nendment was m ved to the Address, in reply to the S f > ecu from the Throne, as follows That the State shall be responsible directlv f r providing
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  • 41 4 TURKEY’S GREAT EXPEDITION. (Reuter’s Service] London, February lilt is reported from Constantinople that lurkey ig experiencing some difficulty in obtaining transports for the great expedition that has been ordered to suppress the Arab revolt in the Yemen.
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  • 34 4 AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT. [Reuters Service] London, February IL 77ta Times states that the Unionist leaders in the House of Lor is hive decided not to introduce their own Reform Bill.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 332 4 BACHELORS’ DANCE. SUBSCRIBERS are requested to send in the names of guests they intend to invite by Monday, the 13th iust. at the latest. HOUSE TO LET. INo. 13, Logan Road. Apply to J. GAWTHORNE, No. 9, Beach Street. WANTED TWO FULLY QUALIFIED DISPENSERS. Applications, stating age, wages, and experience,
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    • 57 4 RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION TO THE “PIHAHC GAZETTE." Payable Strictly in Advance. MONTHLY ».5O QUARTERLY 6.75 7.50 HALF YEARLY 13.50 15.00 ANNUAL »7.00 30.00 Broken periods are charted for either at a half or full month. The Telegraphic Address of the Vinang Gazette is Penang.” Telephone No. 477. London Agents—Messrs. Freeman
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  • 176 5 COUNTESS AND HEIR IN DANGER. A MIDNIGHT ALARM. [Reuter's Servici.] London, February 10. A tierce fire broke out at ihi Earl of Crewe’s town residence, Crewe Hous«, Curlon Street, W., at midnight. The flumes on the roof caused the greatest alarm as the Countess and her
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  • 19 5 [Drr Ostasiatisuuk Lloyd’s Service] Berlin, February 10. The Brussels Exhibition resulted in a loss of 1,446,000 francs).
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  • 17 5 [Dkr Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service.; Berlin, February 10. Cotton is quoted at 7.77 d.
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  • 170 5 There seems little doubt (says the Straits Times) that the Straits Settlements will be represented by officers and men of the Singapore and Penang Volunteer Corps at the Coronation celebrations in London in June. The final selection has not so far been made, though preference will be
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  • 133 5 We hear on excellent authority that a number of forged transfers of rubber shares, other than those previously mentioned, are in circulation. Persons dealing in shares are warned not to accept transfers unless they are in a position to verify the signatures of transferor and witnesses, and holders
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  • 114 5 Secession from the PA. M. A large and representative meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association was held on Sunday, says the Malacca correspondent of the Straits Tim's The Hon. F. W. Collins was in the chair, and, after passing the accounts f'»r the year, the following office-bearers and
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  • 85 5 The Perak Pioneer says We have been favoured with a calendar for 1911, issued by the Pinang Gazette Piess, It is brimful of information, and a most useful adjunct to an office, as almost every item of local interest is include We tender our thanks for such
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  • 2991 5 DECISION OF FULL COURT. APPEAL FROM A COMMITTAL. When this case came before the Full Court yesterday, on appeal from the order comm tting Mr. Cowan for trial by Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, Magistrate, the Solicitor General took a preliminary objection to the procedure adopted by
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 350 5 KINNEY SONS» Assam Government Surveyors. 30 years’ experience in all kinds of LAND SURVEYING. Open to Engagement for Surveying and Blocking out RUBBER ESTATES. A ddress: c/o PLANTERS’ STORES 8 AGENCY Co., Ltd.. KUALA LUMPUR. 1407—u c —j....... it iiyrr-mffliiiiT-nnniHiflr l Bronchitis I A Nurse’s Experience» Nurses have better facilities
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    • 1124 6 N"\T ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmo 1810 1910 JLfr THE MOTHER i Wm. SIMONS Co., Ltd ;irl’ J ,r ugEs M ENGINEERS. SHIPBUILDERS. AND DREDGE CONSTRUCTORS. M RENFREW SCOTLAND. < B BvaMl ifj COLD AND TIN DREDGING FOR ALLUVIAL MINING. z/A XT ■MW VW NiKfIPX Milk Fond BUCKET and SUCTION DREDGERS V' Zg P\
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  • 447 7 ARRIVALS. ''Avagyee, Brit., 247, Campbell, Feb. 10, Teluk Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Ban Watt Soon, Brit., 336, Milne, Feb. 11, Langkat, gen., E. 8. Co. Canton, Brit., 106, Sahib, Feb. 11, Teluk Anson, gen., Kong Soon. Delhi, Brit., 4784, Gordon, Feb. 11, S’pore, gen Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ghazee,
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  • 1333 7 r" '~i r z- sa CL l j Number of Issue g nividAndn. Name. «J Q Capital. Subscribed. Shares> Value. 2 Dividends. 2 1* a a* m v MINING. 1906 1907 1906 1909 1910 ln -A Belat T*n Mining Co. 1903 »300,000 »300,000 30,000 »10 »10 3U Bruang, q
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  • 101 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE IfOMDAT. For. Per. Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 7 a.m. Dindings and T. Anson Canton 2 p.m. Calcutta Fook Sang 4 p.m. Pul a n Langkawi, Perlis and Setul Un Peng 4 p.m. Tuesday. Deli Perak (E.B. Co.) 1 p.m. Trang Tong Chay
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  • 129 7 Penang, February 11, 1911. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 5/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 8 3 Credit 2/4 15/32 3 Documentary 2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 f 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 f 3 days'sight Private
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 471 7 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY, The Whisky of Connoisseurs. ZJB" IIK "C.Z Banking and Trading Corporation, D Paid-up Capitalsls,o3o,ooo Established 1824 Subscribed Capital 1,125,000 Incorporated by Royal Charter. Rrbkrvb FdhdB Capital fl. 45,000,000 Paid-Up 562,500 >T J» CL H T±J Paid-up Capital ..£1,200,000 Bter i ing abt. £3,750,300 Reserve Fund 285,000. 911
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    • 116 7 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., The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the Corporation, are now prepared to accept MARINE and
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    • 131 7 THE STRAITS CINEMATOGRAPH Co. Grand Change of Programme TO-NIGHT. 1. William Buffalo’s Feats. 2. The Fairy of the Spring. 3. Beedbaceis Driel. 4. Lily Boheme 5. By the Sad Sea Waves. A Mag netic Removal. 7 Masco i. 8. Well Earned Meal. 9. Wireless as Witness. 10. Monnet Sully. 11.
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    • 2077 8 P.SO.StmlWttaCmn.i. lntended Sailings. NorddCUtSCheF LlOVd, BreHMD. EXPECTED ARRIVALS A» DEPARTURES j MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. ».1.1 yj- hi it ’v x« n Imperial German Mail Line. j Feb. 23 Marmora connecting with BritlSU 111(1181 StfiftlH CO.j gA 8 Moldavia (>l U Mar. 9 Devauha Mongolia HOMEVVAKD. /Lfk OCCflll StCflHI SftlO I|d
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