Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 January 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-01-12 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 10 VOL. LXX. FRIDAY, 12th JANUARY, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement902 1912-01-12 1 ®BUB® 3DDCOC I For $3O VZ ou can have the Pinang d Gazette” posted -very day o for l whole year to your address g D (LOCAL SUaCRIPTION, |27.) O o Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. a Subscriptions are payable in o advance and remittances should d be addressed902 words
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Advertisement77 1912-01-12 1 ■■■■■■□□□□□□□aaaaaDaannan ’\A7 HBNYOUAIIBAWAYo ,e V V you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Com- D merciai, Mining, Planting, ftc. S This you can do in no better way q d H ia^. by subscribing to the Weekly *> q Edition of the “Pinang Gazette/* 2 published every77 words
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Article543 1912-01-12 2 Mr. A. McNeill has arrived from Home to join Mr. James Stark in business. Mr. M. R. Thornton returned yesterday from a trip to Colombo by the 8.1. Taroba. Mr. F. T. Kind er, Executive Engineer, is, we regret to hear, laid up but hopes to resume543 words
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Article210 1912-01-12 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $92.10 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £lB7 spot and £lB3 10s. three months. The following is the local report to-day Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., 75 tons. $93; Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd.,210 words
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Article227 1912-01-12 2 Friday. January 12. Ministering Children’s League, 4-45 p.m. P.C.C. Bowls and Tennis Ties. Volunteer Recruit Drill A Co.) Mahommedan Football Majilisal Aintikad v. Stia Tanjong Tokong, Victoria Green. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Saturday, January227 words
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Article209 1912-01-12 2 January 19.—Volunteer Company Drill. January 19 and 20.—The Great Raymond, Town Hall. January 20.—Homeward English (B.I.) Mail. January 20 and 21.—Golf Club Men’s Gold Medal. January 21.—Volunteer Class Firing (Recruits, B Co.) 7 a. m. January 22.—Ladies’ Rifle Shooting, 4 30 p m. January 22. —Volunteer Recruit209 words
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Article37 1912-01-12 2 Thursday, February I.— Bukit Meerah Property, P.W.; 11 a.m.; 38 Beach Street; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Tuesday, March 26. Land suitable for tobacco, rubber, and coconut cultivation in British North Borneo noon, Sandakan Land Office.37 words
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Advertisement30 1912-01-12 2 TO ADVERTISERS! The three most important words in the dictionary to advertisers are Consistency, Persistency, Insistency. Test their value in the Pinang Gazette. The results will astonish and please you.30 words
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Advertisement159 1912-01-12 2 TENDERS. Municipal Commissioners of George Town.— Lease of portion of building facing Pitt St. Station on monthly tenancy; tenders close noon, Jan. 22. Rangoon Port Commissioners. Silk Finishing Machinery tenders close Feb. 28. He Suffered Day and Night With Sciatica. Mr. W. Knowles, Tragant Street, Bath, England, says I was159 words
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Advertisement1436 1912-01-12 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. EXCELSIOR BAKERY, 2=77 22a. Leith Street. WANTED NOTICE An Expert Ruling Macbineman. T 8 h reb P"” ,h t R G B T Under the distinguished patronage of the Hon ble W. EVANS, 1 WkBBblB has ceased to be m our em- Resident Councillor of Penang. Apply1,436 words
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Article1638 1912-01-12 3 The Financier. MR. LAMPARD’S COMPARISONS. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the United Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Limited was held last month at the Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (the chairman of the company) presiding. In the course of his speech, tiie Chairman said PolicyThe Financier. - 1,638 words
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Advertisement601 1912-01-12 3 AMUSEMENTS a BY APPOINTMENT To H.M. THE KING. The Great Leap H om.-m.aeb..fie.i.n.ith.r 111 so strong, so free from fat nor Year Concert. nra kp s sLemco; ‘hatis 1 (Jiaiac why Medical men prescribe t Lemco for their patients. Home-made beef tea often disagrees, Lemco can rn/XIIJKT 5-41 ATT I601 words
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Advertisement156 1912-01-12 3 IF YOU SUFFER From any Skin or Blood Disease, such as Eczema, Scrofula, Scurvy, Glandular Swellings, Bad Legs, Ulcers, Abscesses, Tumours, Boils, Sores, Eruptions, Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Gout, &c. t DON’T DELAY but at once start a course of Clarke’s Blood Mixture (the World famed Blood Purifier), and the experience156 words
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Advertisement292 1912-01-12 3 The Worlds Dentifrice Sir Do you realize the immense importance of the unique superiority of Odol While all other preparations for cleansing the mouth and teeth are effective only during the few moments of application, the antiseptic and refreshing power of Odol continues gently but persistently jor hours ajterwards. Odol292 words
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Article27 1912-01-12 4 Reith.—At 23, Cluny Drive, Edinburgh, on December 8, the wife of Rev. George M. Reith, m.a., formerly Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, of a son.27 words
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Article1218 1912-01-12 4 The visit to Penang of Colonel Ivor Philipps lends additional interest to the details of the great shipping deal that his brother, Sir Owen Philipps, brought off a few weeks ago, which makes the latter easily the Napoleon of British shipping, and places the Royal Mail and1,218 words
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Article95 1912-01-12 4 On information laid by Mr. Max Traub, partner of Behr <fc Co., Penang, Mr. Gustav Wessels, who has been manager of the local branch since October, 1910, was arrested, on a warrant, by Chief DetectiveInspector Kirke, at about 5 o’clock yesterday evening. He was brought before95 words
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Article452 1912-01-12 4 PETROLEUM BY-LAW AMENDED* A special meeting of the Municipal C mmisf-ion to amend a petroleum by-law, followed by an ordinary meeting, was held yesterday afternoon in the Municipal Offices. There were present Messrs. W. Pt el (Presiden'). W. T. Chapman, Quah Beng Kee, ami L in Eu Tob,452 words
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Article272 1912-01-12 4 FUND COLLECTING STORY DENIED. Mrs. Sun Yat-Sen arrived here yesterday from Ipoh by the mail train at 6.35 p.m. She was accompanied by her two daughters and a few Chinese ladies. Three or four persons awaited her at the Railway Jetty. She is now at her residence272 words
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Article40 1912-01-12 4 Services in Province Wellesley on Sunday next, Jan. 14 St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth.—Evensong and Sermon, 5.30 p.m. Nibong Tebal Church.—Holy Communion, 9-30 a.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 5.0 p.m. Bukit Teugah.—Matins and Sermon, 9.30 a.m.; Evensong, 5.0 p.m.40 words
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Article100 1912-01-12 4 H S. WALES BEAT S AUSTRALIA Adelaide, January H In the cricket match between South Australia and New South Wales, the former made 261 and 286 in their and second innings, respectively. j) 0 ling contributed 105 and 66 respective)? New South Wales, in their first inning100 words
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Article263 1912-01-12 4 The following tournament ties were decided yesterday Team» of Four (Semi-Final). Cunningham, W.-Motion, sen., W.-Motion jun., Pentney (4-2) 15 Thornton, Starr, Sugars, Ambrose (—2) 10 (Unfinished This was a ding-dong, slow game, only one point at a time being notched with two exceptions only. The heads263 words
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Article207 1912-01-12 4 The following ties were decided yesterday Championship (First Round). W. J. Hodge w.o. W. S. Goldie scr. H. Waugh. w.o. A. G. Anthony scr. Pi ofession Pairs. (First Round.) De Paula Hallifax w.o. from Blackstone Newton. Onraet Cuscaden beat Robertson Sandes» 6—3 7—5. Anderson <fc Whitlock beat207 words
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Advertisement220 1912-01-12 4 MILNERS’ SAFES BEST PROTECTION HAVE THE AGAINST LARGEST FIRE SALE jbl AN IN the THIEVES. WORLD. Ak<7<- i 0 A Bff h wi Ka ,w O? 1 Effik tl--' I IM k~ u MHners' saftet Safe Co.. supplied in all supply 4» jny sizes and qualities. Safes, &c., to the220 words
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Advertisement58 1912-01-12 4 To-Day’s Contents. Pagi 2.— Social and Personal; and Week’s Engagements. Page 3 Sumatra and Malaya. Page 4- (Editorial A Shipping Napoleon Locals Municipal Coiiamission Mrs. Sun Yat-Sen; S.P.G. Mission, P.W.; Sporting News; and Alleged Breach of Trust Page 5. I elegrams and Taiping Topics. Page 7.— Shipping and Mails Exchange58 words
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Obituary18 1912-01-12 4 DEATH. Sohst —At the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, on January 10, 1912, 'J heodore Heinrich Sohst, aged 68 years.18 words
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Article572 1912-01-12 5 JUNTAS AND 818 PIAHS UP. STERLING RUBBERS ERRATIC. From the undernoted changes in our share list to-day, it may be noted that Kinta* and Ulu Piahs have firmed up a quarter (the latter in the case of buyers only). Pahang Consolidated» show a trifling rise for both572 words
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Article41 1912-01-12 5 (Fran Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 11. Yesterday’s rise in sterlings has gone back a little to-day 1 hursday) but dollars are moving To-day’s (Thursday’s) quotations are:— Glenealy $1.50 Changkat Serdang 5.50 Malaka Pinda 0.85 Ulu Pandan 0.4541 words
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Article80 1912-01-12 5 YESTERDAY’S PRICES IN LONDON. [From a Malacca Correspondent.] Malacca, January 12. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 45, no sellers. Plantation Ena, 5/o|, business done The market Closed steadier. Another Report. London, January80 words
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Article276 1912-01-12 5 DEATH IN BRIGHTON. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL CORTEGE London, January 11. Major Kurokawa, of Japan, died in Brighton and was cremated at Golders Green. The staff of the Japanese Embassy met the coffin at Victoria railway station. Detachments of the third Dragoon Guards and Horse Artillery placed it on a276 words
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Article107 1912-01-12 5 A REBATE IN SPECIAL CASES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 12. In answer to Mr. H. D. Griffiths, General Manager of the Tronoh Mines and a member of the Federal Council, the Chief Secretary, F.M.S., writes a sensible and reasonable letter pointing out that, after careful107 words
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Article84 1912-01-12 5 RILEY, HARGREAVES A’ HOWARTH. ERSKINE. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 12. Details are published of the amalgamation scheme between Riley, Hargreaves Co., Ltd., and Howarth, Erskine, Ltd. The directors emphasize that there is no wish to form a ring or raise prices, but experience in the84 words
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Article114 1912-01-12 5 —Reuter. RUSSIA AND THE MONGOLIANS. St. Petersberg, January 11. A long semi-official statement has been issued to the effect that the Mongolians, after declaring their independence, asked the protection of Russia, which advised that efforts should be made for an understanding with China. At the request of.—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article37 1912-01-12 5 —Reuter. CONSUL AND FAMILY DROWNED. Odessa, January 11. A Russian yacht sank during a storm in the Black Sea. There were 172 persons on board, including the Russian Consul of Galatz and his family.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article184 1912-01-12 5 .—Reuter. THE ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENTS. IMPORTANT MEETING CONVENED. Hamburg, January 11. It is announced that an important meeting will be held here on the 18th inst. in view of the Osta-Afrika line and the British lines’ agreements with the Germans and British having terminated on the Ist inst..—Reuter. - 184 words
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Article120 1912-01-12 5 been successful in every respect.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. A PLEA FOR UNITY IN INDIA. Calcutta, January 11. In the King’s farewell message His Majesty said :—We were touched beyond words bv the genuine love and devotion shown towards us and we feel we have entered into the spiritbeen successful in every respect.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 120 words
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Article98 1912-01-12 5 —Reuter. NATIONAL CONFERENCE VETOED. Blackburn, January 11. The Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress has rejected the request by the Blackburn Trades Council to convene a National Conference, owing to the absence of general support of the cotton Trade Unions. Wool Combers Give In. Bradford, January 11..—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article60 1912-01-12 5 —Reuter. UNSATISFACTORY REFERENDUM. Ilkeston, January 11. Colonel John E. B. Seely, Under-Secre-tary of State for War, has taken a women’s referendum in his constituency here on the suffrage question. There were 6,600 papers sent out and the result was as follows Against women’s suffrage 1,811 For women’s suffrage.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article69 1912-01-12 5 not <*et better soon.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. EXPEDITION TO THE GULF PORTS. Calcutta, January 11. There is a growing belief that the despatch of a British expedition to South Persia is imminent, though the matter is under consideration here and in London.— Reuter. Occupation Demanded. London, January 11. Thenot <*et better soon.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 69 words
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Article36 1912-01-12 5 —Reuter. London, January 11. The Royal Colonial Lodge of Freemasons has been formed in London with H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, Most Wor. Grand Master of England, as first W or. shipful Master.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article303 1912-01-12 5 Franco-German relations.—Dei’ Ostasiatische Lloyd. WHY THE PREMIER RESIGNED. M. DELCASSE S SUCCESSOR. Paris, January 11, The resignation of M Caillaux is due to M. Delcassĕ’s insistence that the new Minister of Marine must be a personage of outstanding merit and able to carry on M. Delcassĕ’s work.Franco-German relations.—Dei’ Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 303 words
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Article30 1912-01-12 5 .—Reuter. Calcutta, January 11. At the first opium sales for 1912 the total number of chests sold was 1,740 and the total sum realised was 5,973,450 rupees.-.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article26 1912-01-12 5 .—Reuter. COMPLETE CURE OF A SEPOY. Lahore, January 11. A sepov who came from Uganda in 1910 suffering from sleeping sickness has completely recovered..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article371 1912-01-12 5 [/Vo?n Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, January 11. Canst thou draw Leviathan with a hook or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? asks the patient patriach Job and the Malay answers in the negative. But he goes and searches the creeks and swamps for the ecgs371 words
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Advertisement533 1912-01-12 5 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TRUE ENOUGH. TO LET. “Black and White’’Whisky represents all that is good No. 64. Larut Road, from 1« »»d sound in whisky blendFebruary. Rent 50 dollars per mensem* IS the epitome find Electric Installation. record of whisky develop1337 18-1 ment. It is the choice of every wise man.533 words
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Advertisement1582 1912-01-12 6 Y, K. Ranking 8 Trading Corporation, DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. j.H» m.h Sl c. u. Naudin ten Cate 8 Co., Ltd., Furflier (;rC(lt Reductions Reserve Liability of Proprietors $15.000,000 Hkad Office :—HONGKONG. PENANG-MEDAN. W bb*_»ch„ A«D Aawoim. 1£ o ff Grooved Covers. Amoy H<ngkew Nagasaki 1c <- Bangkok Iloilo New York1,582 words
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Article2026 1912-01-12 7 I CL <B •a> j Num er of Issue 3 S Capital. Su'scn ed. shares Value. 2 Dividends. Name 0.2 o'-’£ ig I g 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 1908 jrt/xi.xX) $3OO 000 30,000 $lO $lO 25 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin Mining Co 310 3$2,026 words
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Article1058 1912-01-12 7 ARRIVALS. Arcadia, Brit., 3513, Belfast, Jan. 12, Bombay, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Glenogle, Brit, 2399, Graves, Jan. 10, Rangoon, gen.. Ban Eng Joo Sin Kee. Hok Canton, Brit, 294, Gully, Jan. 12, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. <t Co. Jin Ho, Brit., 110, Wright, Jan. 12, Trang, gen., E.1,058 words
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Article241 1912-01-12 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 10 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta Ellenga noon. Tongkah Rotorua 1 p.m, Trang Jin Ho 1 p.m. Langkat Ban Whatt Soonl p.m. Asahan Petrel 1 p.m. Batu Bahra Padang 1 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy241 words
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Article123 1912-01-12 7 Penang, January 12, 1912. By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/8 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3/8 3 Credit 2/417/32 3 Documentary 2/4 19/32 Oalcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days'sight Private 175$ Mladra* Demand Bank123 words
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Article53 1912-01-12 7 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close. P. &O. Devanha Sat. 13/1 2 p.m. 4 p.m. N.D.L. P.Ludwig Tues. 16/1 8.1. Sat. 20/1 10 a.m. noon. M. Caledonien Mon. 22/1* 5.30p.m.t 20/1 •From Singapore j-Mails close in Penang. Outward. B.f. Thurs. 18/1 3 p.m. 4 p.m. N. 18/1 p.53 words
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Advertisement58 1912-01-12 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. —t BUSINESS IN FORCE £29,500,000 INCOME 1910 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) f 7,500,000 Ohief Office Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain. J London Chief Office 1 Canada Buildings, Indian Empire. J Bombay. Chief Office 1 Battery Road, S. E. Asia. Singapore. W; A. Whitk, Manager. A.58 words
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Advertisement190 1912-01-12 7 Union S. S. Co. of New Zealand, Ltd. Singapore to New Zealand direct, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttleton Dunedla ALSO GALLING AT Samarang and Fiji (i* induorment ofprrh.( The Company’s T.S. Steamer APARIMA> 5,704 tons, J. K. Stringer, Commander, maintains a regular four-monthly service between Singapore and New Zealand. Excellent saloon accommodation190 words
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Miscellaneous18 1912-01-12 7 The Moon. O New Moon Jan. 19 First Quarter 27 O Full Moon Feb. 3 Last Quarter 1018 words
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Miscellaneous41 1912-01-12 7 The Tides. Date H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. Jan. 12 5-44 NiL l2-?2 „13 6-38 12-45 7-10 1-26 14 7-45 2-03 8-21 2-39 15 8-57 3-14 9-32 3-49 16 9-48 3-56 10-05 4-13 17 10-35 4-53 11-02 5-2041 words
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Advertisement2662 1912-01-12 8 p. V/s. sailing». N or dj eu tscEer Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. D J „i. <u M x n« —British India Steam Navigation Co., X I EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES If* c n 6 3 l T TIVT TT F D 9s //ui I w MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. I2,662 words
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