Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 October 1911

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    20 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 224 VOL. LXIX. TUESDAY. 3rd OCTOBER, 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      1237 1 For $3O 5 V OU Can V ave the Pinang A Gazette posted every day D for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBCRIPTiON, $27.) a Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. a Subscriptions are payable in a advance and remittances should o a be addressed to g 11
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      75 1 ■■■■■■□□□□□□□□□□□□□□■■■■■l TXThen YOU are away on leave VV you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- q mercial, Mining, Planting, &c. n a This you can do in no better way [J than by subscribing to the Weekly Edition of the “Pinang Gazette,” published every Friday. Yearly
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    THE COLONY'S BUDGET.
    6032 2 GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL STATEMENT TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Sir Arthur Young, K.C. M .G., presided for the first time, on Friday afternoon, in his capacity as Governor, over the proceedings of the Legislative Council, and, on the introduction of the Supply Bill, delivered the customary statement on the financial
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    Mr. Stubbs' Report.
    2065 3 VIEWS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Correspondence legarding the report of Mr. Stubbs on the sa'ai ies and classification of the Cadet Service in the Malay Peninsula was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council held on Friday. The document also includes the
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    THE WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS.
    139 3 Tuesday, October 3. Scripture Union: Monthly Meeting, Farquhar St. Mission, 5 p.m. Volunteer Recruit Drill and Musketry, Training A.” Co. Hippodrome Circus, Dato Kramat. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Wednesday, October 4 Outward P. O. Mail. Golf Club Ladies’ Presgrave Cup.
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    Other Coming Events.
    122 3 October 12.—Municipal Commission, 3.30 p.m. October 13.—German Club dance at Town Hall, 9.15 p.m. October 14 and 15.—Golf Club: Men’s Presgrave and Duffers Cups. October 16.—Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd.: Special Meeting. October 17 and 18.—Ladies’ Bisley, Taiping. October 17 and 18.—Golf Club Ladies’ Monthly .Medal. October 21—Klang
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    League Football.
    62 3 The following fixtures have been ai ranged October. 5. Free School v. Crescent Free School. 12.—Pd’.C. r. M.RC., Esplanade. 19. Police v. Free School, Free School. 26.—C. RC. i’. G. Wharves, Victoria Green. November. 2.— Police v. M.R.C., Esplanade. 9.—Crescent r. Wharves, Esplanade. 16.—Free School v. P.C.C. Esplanade.
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    AUCTION SALES.
    98 3 Thursday, October s.— Land at Tanjong Tokong 38 Beach St.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Friday, October 6 Gold rings and brooch 38 Beach St.; 11.30 am; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Saturd<iy, October 7.— Stock-in-trade of W. Daniel corner of Beach St. and Union St 10-30 a m. Cunningham,
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    HOUSES TO LET.
    21 3 Meatmore,” 13 Logan Road apply on the premises. Avondale,” Butterworth apply 42 Northam Road or 74 Anson Road.
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    TENDERS.
    104 3 Penang Municipality.— 7oo tons Portland cement; tenders close with Commissioner’s Home Agent, Mr. C. C. Lindsay, 180 Hope St., Glasgow, October 9. St/aits Government.— Supply, delivery, and piling on roadsides 2 in. granite road metal, 2 in. Pulau Kra metal, 4 in. granite epawls. 5 in. Pulau Kra spawls
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    Where to Stay.
    30 3 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnytnede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.
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      417 3 □nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunrmnnnnnnnn g PRACTICAL TRIALS OF g I PERLIS GUANO I PROVE IT TO BE q A. Most Satisfactory Manure for g RUBBER LANDS. d Read the Result of an Estate Manager's Experiment:— H j THE VALLAMBROSA RUBBER Co., Ltd., VALLAMBROSA ESTATE, 0 0 Klang, 16th August, 1911. 0 To U
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      133 3 SITUATIONS WANTED. BILLET WANTED BY a young Chinese, well up in General Office Work and fair knowledge of Estate Accounts. Copies of testimonials will be sent on application to H.,” 871 6-10 tu th s c/o Pinang Gazette. DOMESTIC SERVANTS. CLASS house servants, Con--L ductors. Clerks, Dressers, Chauffeurs, &c &c.,
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    BIRTH.
    15 4 Suhl. —At Singapore, on October 2, the wife of M. Suhl, of a son.
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    Tuesday, October 3, 1911.
    721 4 Rice growing is one of the ancient industries of Malaya. As is but natural, in a branch of agriculture possessing such a special attraction for the natives of the Peninsula, numerous interesting features figure in the methods of cultivation and the attendant customs and ceremonials that
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    LADIES’ RIFLE SHOOTING.
    228 4 WALKER TROPHY. The members of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club held their usual meeting yesterday afternoon at the Rifls Range, Kampong, when the final shoot for the Walker Trophy took place, followed by quick-firing practice and wantage (vanishing target) filing. Appended are the scores Walked Trophy. 100
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    The Hippodrome.
    449 4 The Dato Kramat Gardens, provided the weather proves propitious, will be the centre of attraction to-night when the Hippodrome opens a short season in Penang. The programme is a first class one, and, judging by reports in our contemporaries, the circus is one of the la gest and
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    RAILWAY OUTRAGE.
    323 4 EUROPEAN HELD UP BY TAMILS. The PP. reports that Naraianasamy, of Hidden Streams Estate, storekeeper, Poockrusamy, of Trog, kedei ma", and Sinawasan of Taiping, who described himself as Poockrusamy’s assistant, all of Tamil nationality, were convicted before Mr. Amery on Saturday of obstructing Mr. Grey, of Hidden Streams,
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    Death of a Planter.
    105 4 Mr Leslie John Gardner. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Leslie John Gardner, Manager of Sungei Baku Estate, Mirbau River, Similing Kedah, belonging to the Sungei Batu Plantations Co., Ltd., which took place some time last evening. The s.l Alert, belonging to the Government
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    Position of Tin.
    28 4 The following was the consumption of tin in September United Kingdom tons 1,800 Continent 2,000 U.S.A. 3,700 Total 7,500 Visible supply, October 1, tons 17,150
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    To-Day’s Tin Quotations.
    67 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $89.80 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted £lB2 10s. spot and £lBO three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 150 tons, $90.50 Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 125
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    Tin Returns.
    14 4 The following return for September is to hand Royal Johore piculs 53
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    The Mails.
    61 4 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close P. &O. Assaye Sat. 7/10 N.D.L. Gneisenau Tues. 10/10 8.1. Sat. 14/10 10 a.m. noon M. Sydney Mon. 16/10* 5.30 f 30/9 *From Singapore f Mails close in Penang. Outward. P O. Devanha Wed. 4/10 5 p.m. 10 p.m. 5 p.m. N.
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    Rubber Crops.
    48 4 The following returns for September are to hand Bukit Mertajam lb. 2,850 Batang Malaka 1,184 Gula-Kalumpong 21,800 Linggi Plantations „101,000 R. Estates Krian 7,472 —Sept. 1910 3,850 —9 months 1911 50,862 >. —9 1910 2,5534 See Kee 870 Sungei Bftaya 2,186 Teluk Anson 2,417 Taiping Plantations 5,256
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      WATER WASTAGE.
      354 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Sir, I read with much interest your renr the meeting of the Municipal Commit/ held on Thursday last on the water-tapi and meters. The aim of the Comrnissioneis, a, know, is to prevent unnecessary water, and it led them eventually to n
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      HOSPITAL NOISES.
      187 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang GazettsJ. Sir, The Government has requested the Municipality to have Vermont Road opened out in order that the public road from the Warders’ canteen to Race Course Road might be closed so as to prevent the patients from being disturbed by the
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    F.M.S. Gazette.
    258 4 The following appointments, etc., are intimated in the F, M. S. Gazette Mr. C. Feindsl to be German ConsdGeneral in Singapore with jurisdiction extending to the F. M. S. Mr. J. R. Newland to be a Ist Grade Surveyor, Topographical Branch, Survey partment. Mr. H. B. Simons to
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      361 4 THE HIPPODROME CIRCUS and menagerie, Grand Opening Night, TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT LocationDATO KRAMAT GARDENS. DOORS OPEN 8 P.M. OVERTURE 9-15 P.M. Absolutely the B'ggest Show Touring the East. A gigantic combination of the Brightest Stars of the arena. FIRST APPEARANCE LN PENANG. ALSO OUR Zoo of Performing* Wild Animals Trained and
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      82 4 To-Day's Contents. Page 2.— The Colony’s Budget. Page 3,— Mr. Stubbs’ Report; The Colony’s Budget; and The Week’s Engagements. Page 4 —Editorial (Cultivation of Rice); Ladies’ Rifle Shooting; Cortespondence; Outrage on the Railway F M.S. Gazette; The Hippodrome; Position of Tin Tin Returns; Today’s Tin Quotations Death of a Planter;
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    226 5 TONGKAHS AND TRONOHS DOWN. SOME ROBBER RISES The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day 1910. 2/10/11. 3/10/11. In ao co oo co -C Sharks. o 2 5 K j a m m m Minify. 4.35 2P. Lama
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    70 5 PRICE OF FINE HARD PARA. From a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, October 1. Information has been received by tne Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para ifi London yesterday was 4/6}, sellers. Plantaton Para. London October 2.* The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber:—
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    JIMAH ESTATES.
    99 5 LAWSUIT IN KUALA LUMPUR. From Our Special Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, October 2. The action by the Jimah Rubber Estates, Limited, for the ownership of the large area of mature rubber which they hold is part of their property but has not been delivered to them, commenced here to-day
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    PRODUCE PRICES.
    26 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 2. To day’s (Monday’s) quotations for produce are Pepper, white $32-00 Pepper, black 21-50 Tapioca, medium pearl 9-60
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    SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.
    57 5 DIRECTORS’ ANNUAL REPORT. [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, October 3. The annual report of the directors of the Singapore Cold Storage, Co., Ltd., shows the following Credit balance 37,151.58 Brought forward 6,036.47 Total 43,188.05 They recommend a dividend of 12} per cent. $5,000 for directors’ fees
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    KING EDWARD MEMORIAL.
    16 5 Singapore, October 3. The local King Edward Memorial Fund Uow amounts to $111,115.84.
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    RUBBER DIVIDENDS.
    172 5 LANKAT AND MERTON INTERIMS. SUMATRA PARAS FINAL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, October 2. The following rubber company dividends have been declared Lankat Rubber Co Ltd.—lnterim dividend of ten per cent. Merton Rubber Syndicate, Ltd.—lnterim dividend of eight per cant. Sumatra Para Rubber Plantations Ltd.—Final dividend of 25
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    A TOBICCO MILLDNAIRE.
    247 5 MR. H. O. WILLS’ FORTUNE. London, October 2. Mr. Henry Overton Wills, a member of the great tobacco family, who died on September 3, left over two millions sterling.—Reuter. [Mr. Wills, who was nearly eighty-three years of age; was a son of Mr. H. O. Wills, one
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    IRISH HOME RULE.
    70 5 —Reuter. VAST DEMONSTRATION IN DUBLIN. Dublin, October 2. There was a vast Home Rule demonstration here yesterday, thousands of people from all parts of Ireland marching in procession through the streets to witness the unveiling of the statue of the late Mr. Charles Stewart Parnell. Eulogy of
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    MOROCCAN AFFAIRS.
    50 5 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd’s Service. AN UNDERSTANDING CERTAIN. Berlin, October 2, M. Jules Gambon, French Ambassador, has handed in the French reply. There are still some differences but a prompt final understanding is certain. The Powers continue to be optimistic regarding the prospects of the success of the negotiations.
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    AMERICAN TOWN WIPED OUT.
    41 5 —Reuter. THE DEATH ROLL REDUCED. New York, October 2. The return of panic-stricken fugitives—at first reported missing—to Austin, Pennsylvania, which was wiped out by floods from a burst dam, has reduced the death roll to four hundred.-
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    THE COLONIAL OFFICE.
    28 5 —Reuter. SIR C. P. LUCAS RETIRING, London, October 2, The Times states that Sir Charles Prestwood Lucas, Assistant Under-Secretary of the Colonial Office, is retiring.-
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    P. W. Coronation Fund.
    189 5 To the Editor oj the Pinang Gaz’.lte"] Sir, I beg to forward herewith a copy of the balance sheet of the Province Wellesley Coronation Fund account which I should I e obliged if you would kindly insert in your p ip t A meeting of the
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    THE WAR.
    973 5 ITALY AND TURKEY. CABLE Wil KING GEORGE. Constantinople, October 2. His Majesty King George has replied to the telegraphic appeal of the Sultan of Turkey regretting his inability to intervene in the war between Italy and Turkey. The Kaiser's Friendship. The Kaiser replied expressing his real friendship and
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    Rainfall in Penang.
    95 5 The following is a table of the rainfall in Penang for the months of August and September August Rainfalls. Ayer Etam Intake. During the month 8.68 inches. Maximum in one day 1.66 -doNumber of rainy days 20 Waterjall Intake. During the month 10.99 inches. Maximum in one
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    205 5 GANG ROBBERY AT CALEDONIA Four Chinese were tried this morning at the Assizes before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden and a jury, charged with gang robbery. The affair took place at Caledonia Estate on the night of March 8,1911, when the accused, it is alleged, entered into the
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      350 5 STAY AT THE GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR. Telegrams: Proprietor ORIENTAL.” S. M. MARTIN. E. O. HOTEL. Continental Orchestra Every Evening during and alter Dinner. SPECIAL DINNER ON Saturday, 7th October. DANCING. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. T’HE Municipal Commissioners of George 1 Town, Penany, invite separate Tenders for the
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      405 5 We might ?argue Buchanan Quality for a month, Advertise for a year, but to no effect if their whiskies did not prove our point. Buchanan’s Whiskies are fine blends giving best values. HILTON Co.. PENANG, AGENTS. Province Wellesley Coronation Fund. A MEETING of the subscribers to the above fund will
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      1201 6 N. Y. K. c v HR^ g A a S r e t tes OUS Iffi POCKET KODAK. jr vK. -10 9 Made of precisely the same tobaccos as Craven “Royal’’but in a smaller, SIZE Of PICTURE 4 1/4 X 5 1/4. handier size for everyday smoking Like Craven mixture
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      94 6 FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Rubber tyred American TRAP, good as new, also SADDLE and BRIDLF. H. RICH PER. 376, Anson K>ad. 939—1-10 Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd., BAGAN SERAI. FOR SALE. FINE RUBBER seed’s, slsperbag of 12,000 put on rail at Alor PongsU Station. Apply MANAGLR. 917-9-1° FOR SALE Triumph
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      363 6 AMUSEMENTS. THE Straits Cinematograph Co. TO-NIGHT I TO NIGHT l i THE GRAND GALA NIGHT. Laugh! Roar!! Smile'u AT OUR COMICAL PICTURES. The New Edition of the Pathe Animated Gazette. Contents.—Royal Ascot Famous Pogi a t in London Record Coaching MarathonThe Corps of Commissionaires The Prince of Wales etc., etc.
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    MAILS.
    80 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. at Per. Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Negapatam Madras Taroba 11 a .m. Lftngsa, T. Seinawe, Segli, Olehleh and > Atjeh Ipm Pulo Weh Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 1 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan China 2 p.m. Teluk Anson Hok Canton 2
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    EXCHANGE.
    123 7 Penang, October 3, 1911 (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/41 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 11/32 3 Credit 2/41 3 Documentary 2/4 9/l€ Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private t) 17G Madras Demand Bank
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    SHARES.
    1663 7 I i I Capital. Subscribed. N mber of I IsBue n 2 q Shares. Value. 2 Dividends. Name. J J g I o 2 1 CP 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINIMG J 903 000 000 30,000 110 110 25 10 30 30 Belat Tin Mining Co. 1906 300,000
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    SHIPPING.
    790 7 ARRIVALS. Halabu, Dut., 395, Haan, Oct. 3, Aroe Bay, oil, Bonstead Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Oct. 3, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co Omapere, Brit., 340, Morris, Oct. 2, S’nore, gen., E. S. Co. Perak, Brit., 258, Lingard, Oct. 3 Deli, gen., E. S. Co. CLEARANCES. Benoa
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      831 7 Government Notification. TENDERS will be received at the Hon’ble Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, up to noon of the 30th October, 1911, for the following works To supply, deliver and pile on the roadsides 2" granite road metal, 2" Pulo Kra metal, 4" granite spawls, 5" Pulo Kra spawls and granite
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      103 7 sun Life of (onndo. (KltablUhed 18GS). Assets exceed £6,000,000.0.0 Subplus over all liabilities according to Government Standard 840,265.0.0 Income, 1908, £1,428,000 0.0 W. A. WHITE, 1 KKNNKDV St 00.. Manager, South-Eastern r I General Agents. Penang Aua. Singapore. J Banking and Trading Corporation, Naudin ten Cate Co., Ltd., PENANG—MEDAN. Discount
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      2550 8 ip. eo. I,itend d Sai,i s Norddemscher Lloyd, Bremen. ta* StCßm Navigation Co. imperial German Mail Line. |jHMR “S. *o” British India Steam Navigation Co., 1 i ct 5 Devola^^ ith Mar ra J> LIMITED. OCCAM SIMM Sty C*„ [fy D.te. Stea™ with tondon F R /I V/kW <MNA MIJT,JAI
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