Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 February 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1912-02-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 31 VOL. LXX. WEDNESDAY. 7th FEBRUARY. 1912. PRICE 10 .CENTS C21 words
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Advertisement584 1912-02-07 1 qqdodaonacc□□□■■■■■• T For $30 > V7 ou can have the Pinang w Gazette posted every day for a whole v<»»r to your address. J- (LOCAL SUSCRIPTION. 127.) Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates Subscnption> are payable m n advance and remittances should 2 be addressed to >; U The Managia,584 words
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Advertisement197 1912-02-07 1 j-12-i J pages! 8 THE WORLD’S BEST MOTOR UWi VSaJL~i Is msjjwk shell Price 60 cents per imp. Gallon (including duty.) Apply to Messrs. CHIN SENG Co., Limited Sub-Agents, Nos. 27, 50D and 5OE, PENANG ROAD. Further particulars from The Asiatic Petroleum Company. Limited, i. Q U y BMBBBBMMBMBMBBBMMBMBMBMMBMMBB PENANG197 words
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Article1063 1912-02-07 2 SECOND YEAR’S REPORT. The second yearly report of the directors presented to the shareholders on Feb. 3, says Your directors now submit the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year end 30th ''epteinber, 1911. The net profit for the period, as shown by the accounts,1,063 words
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Article264 1912-02-07 2 Messrs. Barlow <fc Company’s fort nightly circular, dated January 27, contains figures showing the quantity of Para rubber exported during 1911 from Singapore, Penang and Port Swettenham together with comparative figures for the years 1910 and 1909. The figures are actual exports from the Peninsula, and Port264 words
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Article288 1912-02-07 2 [To the Editor oj the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, I read lately in the Chamber of Commerce Journal, London, an advertisement of the Federated Malay States Information Agency which s>*ys, A New Field for British Capital, and the>e few woids have prompted me to address you in view288 words
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Article789 1912-02-07 2 Fob Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4- p.m. Bukit Tambun, 6-15 a.m., at 8 a.m., 1-45 p.m., and also 5-30 p.m. on Saturdays. Bukit Mertajam, 6-15 a.m., 7-15 a.m., 8 a.m., 10-40 a.m.,789 words
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Advertisement491 1912-02-07 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED Experienced clerk for Rubber Estate iu Province Wellesley. State salary expected. 1435 Apply E c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED Experienced Tamil dresser. Apply stating salary required together with latest testimonials to the Manager, Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd., Kulim. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. 1399—u c Agent*. WANTED A SMALL491 words
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Advertisement29 1912-02-07 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.29 words
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Advertisement1377 1912-02-07 2 alarming RESULTS OF HAIR NEGLECT I ROOTS CHOKED WITH SCURF, BALDNESS ENCOURAGED AND BEAUTY av» 1 STRENGTH OF THE HAIR ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED. 13 I Accept the Help of Seven Days’ FREE ‘HAIR-DRILL’ Before Too u.,, I Says the Great Toilet Specialist of the Day. I ••The results of hair neglect1,377 words
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Article2284 1912-02-07 3 A NOVEL OF INCIDENT. BY TWELVE PENANG WRITERS. CHAPTER XI. There was no doubt about the misery and irritation that was George’s portion nor could his mind grasp the magnitude of the wholesale tragedy. He had in his pocket invitation, it whs from a Mrs 5’a rant; she wrote2,284 words
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Advertisement313 1912-02-07 3 A PAYING INVESTMENT. A few months ago the Associated Advertising Clubs of America held a convention in Boston which was remarkable from a many viewpoints. Special sessions were held to discuss advertising p oblems in connection with newspapers, magazines, trade journals and every other kind of medium Addresses were giver,313 words
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Advertisement716 1912-02-07 3 h f The present ordinary method of cleaning antiseptic it destroys all the enemies which attack the teeth, the teeth and mouth with tooth-powders and tooth-pastes The dentifrice Odol is one that has a practical antiseptic is completely mistaken. Mistaken, that is to say, if anyone s. effect, that is716 words
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Article863 1912-02-07 4 Mr. J. Beech has bean appointed a Magistrate of the Second Class in Seremban. Mr. Janion, Manager of the Chartered Bank, left Singapore on the Hirano Maru homeward bound to-diy. Mrs. P. St. Ledger Liston and Miss Mahler are leaving by the P. O. ss. Nyanza on863 words
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Article332 1912-02-07 4 CHINA’ S NEW BANNER. t “THE RAINBOW FLAG.” In his lecture, at the Chinese Y.M.C.A. Shanghai Mr. Thwing, Secretary of the International Reform Bureau, spoke of t the New R publican Flag as the “Rainbow Flag.” He said This beautiful fivecolour flag mikes one think of the rainbow arid we332 words
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Article352 1912-02-07 4 The following is a translation of a telegram «ent by Dr. Gilbert Reid to Princes Su, Ching, Chuen and oihers of the Manchu House in Peking “Having live! in China many years, I have held in grateful remembrance favour-» given and kindnesses shown. Just352 words
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349 1912-02-07 4 A Chinese report says that some of the Honan officials have strongly advised Yuan Shih-K’ai to resign office Rnd le«ve Peking so that assassination may be avoided, but the Premier has replied that the situation is still unsettled and he is willing349 words
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Article184 1912-02-07 4 Wednesday, February 7. P.C.C» Howls and Tennis Ties. Golf Club: Ladies’ Presgrave Cup. Band. Esplanade, 6 p.m. Volunteer Company Drill. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Savoy Theatre Variety Show. Thursday, February 8,184 words
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Article173 1912-02-07 4 February 14.—St. Valentine’s Day. February 14.—Volunteer R-cruit Drill A C*>.) and Maxim Section. February 15.—Ma: hodist-Episcopal Conference, Kuala Lumpur. February 15.—Outward English and German Mails. February 16 to 19.—Volunteer Annual Camp. February 17. Homeward English (B.I Mail. February 19 and 20.—Chinese New Year Holi ’ays. February 19.—Cricket:173 words
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Advertisement155 1912-02-07 4 AUCTION SALES. Thursday, February 8.— Bukit Meerah Property, P.W 11 a.m.; 38 Beach St.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Friday, February 9.— Stock-in-trade 149 Beach St.; 11 a.m.; Cunningham, Clark Co., auctioneers. Friday, February 9.—Property in Green Hall and Beach St.; 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 38 Beach St.; Koh Eng155 words
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Advertisement694 1912-02-07 4 AMUSEMENTS. I THE Till Straits Cinematograph Co. w D> &H> o WILLS S' II he MA< UMS.’ rAf! iffi J TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! EJ T iHl TUDFF Z ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. fl, Itl Fee Cd SlICS K IFl HI. C ALL Aosoiu riy New and Latest I HnS;'I yaflU Pic694 words
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Article658 1912-02-07 5 ITEMS OF INTEREST. I CLIPPINGS FROM THE HOME PRESS. I leaving London Jan. 12. BARRISTER’S SUICIDE. tr agic sequel to libel action POUND DEAD IN ROOM AT CLUB. Then was a tragic sequel on Friday to th© «inch had occupied the attention of the <i i Bailey658 words
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Article78 1912-02-07 5 bakers terrible revenge. It is reported from E«seg that a master baker named Makoxac has poisoned a family of ten at Podgoricza, with rolls containing cyanide of potassium. All the members of the family died. Makovac committed this atro- cious crime, says a Vienna correspondent, on78 words
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Article162 1912-02-07 5 SIX PEOPLE—14s. A WEEK. At an inquest held at Westminster on the eight-months’-oid son of a porter named Trevor, living at Aylesford-street, Pimlico, the mother stated that she and her husband and four children lived in one room. Her husband was a porter employed in a162 words
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Article85 1912-02-07 5 While crossing the line at Ashstead Station, Vdifitead, on Friday, Mr. Amos H. Event o Windmill-road, Cro Ion, a partner an a known firm of Croydon contractors, was knocked down and instantly killed by a down train. Mr. Everitt had been inspecting some work at the85 words
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Article967 1912-02-07 5 DECREASING ACREAGE. The Pinang Gdzttle, in a leading article, the other day, says the Perak drew attention to the shrinkage of padi cultivation and crop this y**ar in Penang and the Peninsula generally and pointed cut the reasons that have led to such shortage and scarcity. These were,967 words
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Article398 1912-02-07 5 THE SIMPLEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE REMEDY. Of the conditions which demand most sympathy and receive least, there are few as depressing to the suff-rer as brain fag. Ihe reason is not far to seek. It induces a sense of weariness, of depression, of utter inability to do the398 words
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Article78 1912-02-07 5 BAKER S TERRIBLE REVENGE. It ie reported from Eseeg that a master baker named Makovac has poisoned a family of ten at Podgoricza. with rolls containing cyanide of potassium. All the members of the family died. Makovac committed this atrocious crime, says a Vienna correspondent, on78 words
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Article172 1912-02-07 5 SIX PEOPLE—14s. A WEEK. At an inquest held at Westminster on the eight-months’-old son of a porter named Trevor, living ar Ay lesford-street, Pimlico, the mother stated that she and her husband ami four children lived in one room. Her husband was a porter employed in172 words
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Advertisement144 1912-02-07 5 ESTABLISHED 19O N. D. DE SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller, Diamond Setter, Engraver, Repairer, and Re-gilder, 74, BISHOP STREET. Union S. S. Co. of New Zealand, Lto. Auckland, Wellington, Lyttleton Dnnedla ALSO CALLING AT Saiuarang and Fiji (if innuoRainrr offkbb.) The Company’s T.S. Steamer APARIMA, 5,704 tons, J. K. Stringer, Commander, maintains144 words
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Advertisement710 1912-02-07 5 INSURANCE. Johnson-Pichett Rope Co.: IVI AAl A Z The ab ove Company is prepared to aca w I cept Marine risks at lowest current rates The Rope You Can Trust 8p^ e W IT IS THE STANDARD OF ROPE PERFECTION. A otber valuables sent through the Registered A 7 post,710 words
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Article657 1912-02-07 6 THE PEOPLE’ S FOOD. We should be sorry to be thought to I pose as alarmists; but certain statements I have been made to us which seem to I point to the possibility of a situation I being created in the near future that I calls for prompt attention, because,657 words
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Article549 1912-02-07 6 c CHARGES AGAINST CHINESE MERCHANT. j Before Mr. A. V. Brown, in the District Court, this morning, Yeoh Hong Kean, i proprietor of Chop Joo Guan and Joo Wan, No. 73, Beach Street who was adjuj dicRted bankrupt <>n October 27, 1910, was charged on the complaint549 words
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Article33 1912-02-07 6 were 25V higher than for a corresponding perioi i*> P -nang. Mr. L F. Smith, of the T. of M. staff has become Mr. Rajmond’s private Secretat v.33 words
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Article19 1912-02-07 6 Hrvp engaged the Penansr Town Hall for performances on the 15th and 16th inst.19 words
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Article19 1912-02-07 6 Negri Semhi an and Pahang held a conference I in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.19 words
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39 1912-02-07 6 to the effect that our correspondent tb»re ha* been laid up with fever, h nee the non appearance of Taipi-.g Topics,” publication of which will be resumed in a day or two.39 words
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Article34 1912-02-07 6 has, by Royal Warrant, appointed Messrs Mackie <fc Co Distillers Ltd., of Is’ay and purveyors of “White Horse” whisky to His Majesty. The local agents are Messrs Guthrie <fc Co.34 words
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44 1912-02-07 6 it is declared by Hia Excellency the Governor, in exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 5 of The Quarantine Rules 1908,” that Jeddah is ar. infected place for the purposes of the said Rules.44 words
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137 1912-02-07 6 are more or le*B in a state of congestion, it should be of interest to parents to learn that Miss Case who has just resigned her appointment as kindergarten mistress at the Anglo-Chinee School, is opening a Kindergarten school (Froebel System)137 words
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Article56 1912-02-07 6 Following are additional retuns for January Bukit Kajang lb. 18.687 Batak Babit 6,074 Bagan Serai 5,178 Krnbong 1,250 Lendu 841 Majedie 3,789 Penang Sugar Estates... 39,570 Permas 2,2 6 Rembia 3,788 Rubana 31, 00 Sendayan 5, 58 Sungei Buaya 5,843 Straits Rubber Co. 118,000 Tali Ayer 22,100 United56 words
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Article50 1912-02-07 6 The following are additional returns Menglembu Lode* piculs 360 value $20,308 Kinta Assoc. 827 *For month ending Feb. 10. Export fbom Pibak. The following was the export of tin from Perak for January (exclusive of Upper Perak): Block tin piculs 6,758.36 Tin ore piculs 28,904.44 Duty $437,235.9150 words
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Article68 1912-02-07 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $96 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £194 10«. spot and £191 10«. three months. The following is the local report to day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co, Ltd., 75 tons, $95.45 Penang Straits Trading Co.,68 words
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Article62 1912-02-07 6 The following is the business for a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to-morrc w 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3 Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Plans of drains on the62 words
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Article54 1912-02-07 6 We understand that the following is the tentative programme for H. E. the G vernor’s visit to Penang and Kedah Sunday, 11th.— Arrive in Penang. 8 a.m. Monday 12 h Sail for Kedah. 3 a m. Thursday, 15th.— Return from Kedah, 3 p.m. Saturday, 17th.— -Sail54 words
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Article60 1912-02-07 6 The case against Mr. Gustav Wessels, on charges of breach of trust, was resumed this afternoon, when formal evidence regarding cheques and share transactions was gi*en by Mr D. Laidlaw, Chartered Bank I Mr. H. Hoefeld Mr T. A. Martin, a Chetty, and Mr. Traub. The60 words
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Article20 1912-02-07 6 of o-day's issue of the Pinany Gazette is due >o the stoppage of the current.20 words
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Article24 1912-02-07 6 Centenary Scholarship of $6O a year tenable for threo vears has been won by E. Clough of the Anglo-Chinese Boy’s School.24 words
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Article33 1912-02-07 6 who is alleged to have absconded from Taiping with arms and ammunition, has been arrested at Kriau Railway Station and taken back under a military guard.33 words
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Article40 1912-02-07 6 for the Colonies has notified that His Majesty the King will not be advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to Ordinance Vo. XX of 1911.— An Ordinance to amend The Prisons Ordinance 1872’.”40 words
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Article44 1912-02-07 6 to-day an- nounco the presentation by local amateurs of a farcical comedy entitled Facing the Music.” The c«st is admirably filled. Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton is the stage manager, while Mr. H. G. James is responsible for the production. i44 words
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Article52 1912-02-07 6 (3) of regula* tion 2 of the regulations of the Telegraph Ordinance, published in the Government Gazette of January '9, it is notified that the languages of the country of origin specified by the administration of the Postal Department of the Straits Settlements are English and52 words
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Article91 1912-02-07 6 lias under consider- ation the reorganisation of the Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade on the lines recommended by Mr Pett, of the Singapore 1 rii'a-'e, for lp"h. T*e Board th*t I he Chief fficer should he p’aced in charge of the private water supplies and *'vd ants and also91 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article262 1912-02-07 6 ANOTHER WIN FOR THE M C c Melbourne, Febru I In warm weather, and bef Or I attendance, the cricket match I > M.C.C. and Victoria was resumed J day. The wicket was not worn Victoria concluded their seeon i for 314 runs. .Mackenzie without giving a262 words
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Article24 1912-02-07 6 Sydney, February 6. Arnst has accepted Barry’s terms to scull on the Thames, and sails for England at the end of March.—Reuter.24 words
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Article31 1912-02-07 6 {From Our Own Corespondent.) Singapore, February 7. At the Manila tennis tournament Mr. Gaunt has won in three of the rounds and the fourth is being played to-day.31 words
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Article242 1912-02-07 6 Following ties were decided ve«terdav:— Sind's Handicap Class C (third round), —W right- M u ion, jjri. walk-ovnr from I H. R. Bell. Doubles Handicap Class Z?. —Oxenhatn and Durwsrd bean Ruey McKirdy by 6—3 4—6 6—4. ProJession Pairs round). —Goldie (fcWsugh walkover from Pitt Ward. I242 words
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Article91 1912-02-07 6 Following tie was decided yesterday Championship (Final) —Houston beat F. Daniel by 21 —18 The record of the winner and runnerup in the Cham- ionship is as follow» Houston. Daniel. 1st round bye bye 2nd round w.o. from Adams Beat Southam, 21—1# 3rd round Beat Riley,91 words
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Advertisement302 1912-02-07 6 By using Hall's Distemper your home can be made brighter, f healthier and more picturesque, ifflL I at a cheaper cost than wall-paper, and without it u K the objectionable smell of paint. I Hall’s H I Distemper IV (Trwg* X-r<) U deservedly the popular wall covering of the day.302 words
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Advertisement106 1912-02-07 6 To-Day’s Contents. J?ay« J?—Pajam, Limited; Social and Personal; and Mails Close on Week Days. Page <5. Survivals. Page 4- China’s New Banner and Week’s Engagements. Page 5. The World’s News and Padi Cultivation. Page 6 (Editorial The People’s Food A Bankruptcy Case Locals; and Sporting News. Page 7.— Telegrams; Rubber106 words
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Article262 1912-02-07 7 TRONOHS STILL FIRM. < SOME RUBBER RISES. The following are the change' (buyeri* and sellers only) in our share list on p*g“ to-day Yesterday. To-day. Shar«*. X. 3 S -T n ca m Jkfott**# Kinta l«i 20| 18J 19* Kramat Pulai 7 7$ 7 7f N. Tambun...262 words
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Article43 1912-02-07 7 LATEST LONDON PRICES. From a Malacca Correspondent.] Malacca, February 7. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 4,6}, no sellers 4,6, buyers Plantation Para, 5 1}, sellers43 words
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Article108 1912-02-07 7 [From (.htr Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 7. At the rubber auction 153 piculs were offered and 147 sold There was full attendance and the market was firm The prices realized were Sheet unsmoked No. 1 $269 to $270 Sheet unsmoked No. 2 261 271 Sheet unsmoked No 3108 words
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Article26 1912-02-07 7 (Prom Our Own Correspon'ient.) Singapore, February 6. To-day's (Tuesdav’»*) quotations for opium and produce are Opium, uncertified $1,550.00 Pepper, white 30.50 Gambier 10.1026 words
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Article51 1912-02-07 7 Prom Our Own Correspondent,.] Singapore, February 7. In connection with recent coolie troubles on -«teamers in quarantine a Chinaman ha* been cuarged with obstructing the P ’lice in the execution of their duty. The Magistrate held that the accused’s action did not constitute obstruction and discharg’d51 words
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Article45 1912-02-07 7 From Our Own Corr* er indent Ipoh, February 6. A Chinaman this morning attempted to jump off a train before it stop[>ed at Tapah. He fell between the rails and had both legs amputated» dying in a ew minutes in great agony.45 words
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Article173 1912-02-07 7 VICTIM REPORTED DYING. STRONG FEELING IN IPOH I From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, February 7. Mr. Ninuno, victim of the attack by a gang of robbers, is reported to be dying. There is great indignation among Europeans here. Most of them are going about armed with173 words
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Article67 1912-02-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 7. Portraits of Sir Stamford Raffles and of Rajah Brooke, replicas of those in the National Gallery provided for out of the excess funds of the recent Agricultural and Horticultural Show, are to be hung in the Memorial Hall this afternoon.67 words
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Article46 1912-02-07 7 A SINGAPORE DOCTOR’S CALE [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, February 7. Doctor Sim Boon Keng I as received an urgent call from the revolutionary party to proceed to Nanking to assist in the organizati n of a medical department and starts at once.46 words
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Article43 1912-02-07 7 DISTINGUISHED PARTY ATTENDS. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, February 7. H.E. the Governor and Lady Evelyn Young, Prince Karl, and Princess Marie of Swe ’-en and party attended the Alhambra < inematograph to see the Durbar pictures and were much interested.43 words
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Article37 1912-02-07 7 [From Our Own orrespondent.] Singapore, February 7. The Singapore Free Press has received information of the entire destruction of the mining town of Belat by fire on January 31. A thousand people are homeless.37 words
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Article27 1912-02-07 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 7. Another arrest is probable in the case of Gaw Boon Chan murdered at Pasir Panjang last year.27 words
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Article25 1912-02-07 7 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, February 7. A strong north eastern gale has caused considerable minor damage to ciaft in harbour lately.25 words
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Article35 1912-02-07 7 GERMAN METHODS CONDEMNED. London, February 6. The papers continue to criticise the excessive harshness of the sentence on Mr. Bertram Stewart for espionage and comment on the mediaeval methods of German justice.—Reuter.35 words
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Article31 1912-02-07 7 an abortive conference. Brussels February 6. Th 4 international confer nee on the liquor traffic in Africa has adjourned, the d legates failing to reach an agreement.— Reuter.31 words
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Article483 1912-02-07 7 BANQUET AT MANSION HOUSE. SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES. London. February 6. There was a unique gathering at the Mansion House. The Lord Mayor gave a banquet to the Provincial Mavors and Provosts who attended to welcome the King. The Lord Mayor in giving the toast of the King483 words
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Article107 1912-02-07 7 ELECTION RESULTS. Munich, February 6. The elections to the Bavarian Diet have concluded. The Catholics lost eleven seats and the Conservatives ten. The Liberals gained eleven, the Socialists nine, and the Peasants’ Union one. Farther Details. Munich, February 6. In the elections to the Bavarian Diet the107 words
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Article53 1912-02-07 7 LAUNCH OF A “DREADNAUGHT.” Ferrol, February 6. The Queen of Spain has launched the Dreadnought battleship Espana. Decorations were conferred on representatives of Messrs Vickers, Maxim <fc Sons, Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth A Co., and John Brown A Co, who were associated in the construction of53 words
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Article26 1912-02-07 7 THE “MANOUBA” INCIDENT. Sfax, February 6. The Turks captured by the tali am on the l/a o ba, and subsequently released, have arrived here.—Reuter.26 words
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Article113 1912-02-07 7 MR. WINSTON CHUR HILL’S MEETINC. A QUIET HEARING IXPECTED Belfast, February 6. Troops have begun to arrive here, but resolutions of the L nionist ouncil and the Grand Lodge of Orangemen, urging non-interference with the “Nationalist” meeting, are expected to result in Mr Churchill getting a quiet113 words
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Article86 1912-02-07 7 IMMINENT POLITICAL EVENT. Berlin, February 6. The Vossische Zeitung learns from a trustworthy source that negotiations are proceeding between London and Berlin, the result of which will be published within a few weeks and will amount to a first class political event. No Attack Planned. Coolgne, February 686 words
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Article61 1912-02-07 7 A SIGN OF IMPROVEMENT. Vienna, February 6. The Grand Duke Andrew of Russia has arrived here as the guest of the Emperor Francis Joseph. London, February 6. The Tme.'s Vienna correspondent states that considerable importance is attached to the visit, which is a sign of improvement in Austro-Russian61 words
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Article72 1912-02-07 7 COMMISSIONS IN THE ARMY. London, February 6. The War Office has issued regulations for the granting of commissions in the British Army to overseas Britishers. A number of commissions will be allotted to each for six months, Canada and Australia each having four, New Zealand two, South Africa72 words
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Article53 1912-02-07 7 QUESTION OF RUSSIAN EXPORT. Brussels, February 6. The German delegates have communicated to the Sugar Conference a favourable reply from their Government on the proposal to allow Russia an increase of export, but limited it to 150,000 tons. This was unacceptable to the ussian delegates and the Conference53 words
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Article37 1912-02-07 7 SNOWSTORMS ON THE CONTINENT. Berlin, February 6. Intense cold and snowstorms prevail in Germany and Austria-Hungary. The temperature is 27 degrees below zero in Bohemia The railways are interrupted and villages cut off in Galicia.—Reuter.37 words
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Article36 1912-02-07 7 DANISH PRINCE’ S VOYAGE. Kiel, February 7. Prince Henry, a son of Prince Waldemar, has left for Genoa where he embarks to-morrow for Ceylon and thence goes to East Asia. He will be absent six months.—Reuter36 words
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Advertisement161 1912-02-07 7 ADVERTISING SENSE. It is fair to presume that every publication purchased is read. If that was not the intent the action of buying would not take place. With catalogues and circulars it is different. Many are consigned to the Waste Paper Basket unread, as the recipient does not always find161 words
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Advertisement746 1912-02-07 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. There must be differences rjf opinion on the question FOR SALE. I of whisky flavour, but in n 4 all that makes high-class Little Britain sound condition good 0 h ac k whisky—age, mellowness Apply and bouquet— MR, ESS AR c/o I inang Gazette. 1441 Black White FOR746 words
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Article390 1912-02-07 8 BUSINESS FOR NEXT MEETING. The following are the orders of the day for the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday 1. Motion by the Colonial Secretary “That this Council approves a vote of $33,6(10 for regrading certain drains from Finalyson Green to Cross Street in connection with390 words
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Article348 1912-02-07 8 The following unclaimed letters, etc., were lying at the Penang Post Office up to February 6, 1912 Letters. C E Akers, Algoes, St. Leger Aldwortb, L J C Anderson, C Armstrong, L Beckingsale, Miss M B'yaus, P J Burgess, Mrs E BarteLe, Mrs Bella. Col B*-rkely, Bedi A348 words
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Article37 1912-02-07 8 The following cablegrams remain un delivered at the office of the Eastern Extension, Australia, and China Telegraph Co. in Beacii 8 reet:— C. 8. Seng <fc Co from Singapore. Haru-aog c/o Tanaka, from Pangkalanbrandan.37 words
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Article44 1912-02-07 8 tn.us- ar. the George T<»wn Cinem «'ograph last night The war pictures ab u r the levwlu'ion were much admired and will be shown for two more night j Tho-*e who have not seen them should not mLs the opportunity.44 words
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Article351 1912-02-07 8 Per P and O steamer Morea, From London, Dec. 29.—To Singapore Lieut and Mrs B A Cator, Miss L M Robert?, Mr J A Thompson. To Pbnang Mr W C Coveney, Mr D Bailey, Miss L M Barker, Mr J J Floury. From Marseilles, Jan. 5.—351 words
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Article206 1912-02-07 8 LOCAL FOOD STUFFS. Description. Penang, Feb. 7. Bkbf: Cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork: Pork 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue206 words
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Advertisement388 1912-02-07 8 One of the most valuable foods known to the Medical Profession. —“The Lancet’ describes it as “Mr. Bengers admirable preparation.” Benger’s Food is di-tinguished from the others by the ease with which it can be digested and absorbed. Benger’s Food is for Infants and Invalids, Land all whose digestive powers388 words
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Advertisement35 1912-02-07 8 THE STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. This Company is one of the largest OF THS Provident institutions OF Great urttali. NEW REDUCED RATES FOR THE Straits Settlements. Apply for fall information to SAND1LAND8, BUTTERY A Co., Apento.35 words
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Advertisement651 1912-02-07 8 I GENASCO s {TROPICAL} J 1 ROOFING.: M is the result of 30 years’ experience in the manu- facture of Heady Roofings. J H Its dura bility makes it the most economi- I M cal roofing on the market. f ANOTHER STRONG POINT in favour n of .Genasco ”is the651 words
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Article1915 1912-02-07 9 £E 4 2 I Num er of Issue I Capital. Su «orbed. shareg Value. 2 Dividend. Name g© IG I M ec or 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 Ml NINO. «•iaaaaa 70 aaa 610 610 25 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin Mining Co 4 ■1903 300 *wi0001,915 words
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Article83 1912-02-07 9 Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, Feb. 7, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Janet Nicull, Brit., 475, Crichton, Feb. 6, Tavoy, gen., E S. Co. Pangkor, Brit., 95, Caswell, Feb. 6, Kedah, gen., E. S. Co. Suevia, Ger., 2381, Rafsam, Feb. 7, Hamburg, gen Behn Meyer Co. Sappho, Brit.,83 words
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Article45 1912-02-07 9 Calypso foi Deli. Flying Dragon for Port weld and Taiping. Hok Canton for Teluk Anson. Leong Ho for Langkat. Lai Sang for Singapore and Hongkong. Mary Austin for Trang. Padang for Batu Bahra. Suevia for Singapore, China and Japan. Taroba for Negapatam and Madras.45 words
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Article61 1912-02-07 9 The ss Seang Choon from Singapore is expected here on the 8th inst., at daylight, and will leave the same day at 5 p.m. for Rangoon. The P. O. steamer Assays having passed Sabang at 9 a.m. to-day, is expected to arrive here at 10 a.m. to-morrow and61 words
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Article127 1912-02-07 9 Pknang, February 7, 1912. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/8 M 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 11/32 3 Credit 2/4 1/2 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 laicutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days* sight Privaoi 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174 3 days* sight Private M 175|127 words
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Article249 1912-02-07 9 Penang, February 7, 1912. lold lest $64.6<) ’epper (W. (loaot ’4 ’H. 5 n-z) No etook. ■Vhite Pepne- $‘.9 sales. Prang Pepper $22 buyers. 4aoe $108 nominal. 4ace Picking» $100 buye r s. Move» $29.50 sellers. Sutraege 11” $-'6 sellers. {No. I $8.20 sales. No. *2 $8.10 sales. Basset249 words
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Article53 1912-02-07 9 of Steamer, where from, approximatt date of arrival, where bound, and Agente. Assays, Bombay, Feb. 8, China, A.G. Arcadia, China, Feb. 10, Bombay, A.G. Benalder, London, Feb 18. Japan, S.B. Kirin Maru, Rangnon, Feb. 16, Japan, P.S, Muke Maru, S’pore, Feb. 9, Calcutta, P.S. Pathan, S’pore, Feb. 24,53 words
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Article278 1912-02-07 9 The companies do not guarantee the date: of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavou* as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From Alor Star, (Kedah)—Pong Chuan, Eeb. 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 and Pangkor, Feb. 8, 12, 14,278 words
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Article150 1912-02-07 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close Singapore, China and Japan Assays 9 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Sree Bangka 9 a.m. Deli Perak (E.S. Co.) noon. Batn Rahra Lian Choo 1p.m. Pangkalan Brandan Avagyee l-.p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca Cornelia I p.m. Dindings, Sitiawan and150 words
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Article59 1912-02-07 9 Homeward. Stbamrr. Arrives. Mails Sails. Clou. P. o. Sat. 10/2 N.D.L. Goeben Tues. 13/2 B.I. Sat. 17/2 10 a.m. noon. M. Sydney Mon. 19/2* 5.30 p.m.f 17/2 ♦From Singapore f Mails close in Penang. Outward. P.. O. Assaye Thurs. 8/2 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 6 a.m. N. Yorck59 words
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Article277 1912-02-07 9 There is a rather sharp point in the remark, The man who does not advertise may know his own business but nobody else does.” Somet mes one cannot keep from thinking that there is something wrong with a business that does not advertise itself277 words
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Advertisement138 1912-02-07 9 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. £29,500,000 INCOME 1910 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) 7,500,000 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain, j London Cnief Office 1 Canada Buildings, Indian Empire. J Bombay. Chief Office 1 Battery Road, S. E. Asia. J Singapore. W. A. Whitb, Manager. A.138 words
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Advertisement174 1912-02-07 9 Where to Stay. P<nang The E. Ji 0. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runnynaede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe, Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel, RamGOON :—Strand Hotel. Bangkok :—Legation Hotel. THE London Directory (Published Annually) Enables traders throughout the World to174 words
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Miscellaneous105 1912-02-07 9 The Tide». Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. V*. A.M. A.M. P.M. P-M. Feb. 7 2-58 9-07 317 926 M 8 3-36 9-45 3-55 10 04 9 4-14 10-23 4-33 10-42 „10 4-53 11 04 5-15 11-26 II 5-39 Nil, 606 12-19 19 639 12 57 7-20 1-40105 words
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Advertisement1813 1912-02-07 10 NV IZ PENANG VOLUNTEERS. W Inw Incorporated by Royal Charter. p&id-up Capita) £1,200,000 It 'I C* A I J Reserve Fond ...£1,625,000 ORDERS BY MAJOR J dDAn Mdtl StCAmShtP Co. Ld. Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 unamir a n snAUC r r Hkad OrrioK THE HON BLE A. R. ADAMS,1,813 words
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Advertisement566 1912-02-07 10 M I B 1 i OMMlMm i S IB i j i HU I ENSIGNETTE I i The Camera that fits a Waistcoat Pocket. i When off for your holidays don’t forget J I M to slip in your pocket an Ensignette.” I 5 1 With this little Camera anyone566 words
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Article733 1912-02-07 11 Those Perak residents who have travel* led from Teluk Anson to Penang by the Hebe are loud in her praises. They say that she has excellent accommodation, a good cook and, last though by no means least, a very courteous skipper. The British India Steam Navigation Company have733 words
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Article498 1912-02-07 11 SHAREHOLDERS FIRST MEETING. The first annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Bukit K. B. Rubber Company was held in Singapore on Feb. 3. Mr. N. Ong Hee presided and in the course of his remarks explained that the meeting would have been held498 words
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Article255 1912-02-07 11 PENANG VITAL STATISTICS. In the Penang Municipality for the week ended January 27 there were 69 deaths—55 males and 14 females—equal to a deathrate of 35.39 per miile. The death-rate and chief causes of mortality were ■c -c ■c -8 "O c <*< c et c c 5255 words
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Advertisement267 1912-02-07 11 I We are doing I Better Printing I than all other local Printing Presses combined. I Only Materials and Type of I the Latest Styles stocked and We know how to use them! The Pinang Gazette Press, Limited. PROGRESSIVE PRINTERS. □nnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn CARS. g TOURING CAR. Four Cylinders, Fiv* passengers. D267 words
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Advertisement126 1912-02-07 11 A Two Years’ Swelling On the Knee Cured. A. C. Lehman, of Waynesboro, Pa., writes I have been the victim of a large swelling on the knee for two years which doctors and embrocations failed to relieve. Afier having received treatment from four physicians of our city and finding no126 words
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Advertisement191 1912-02-07 11 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnannnnnnnnnnn I IF YOU WANT I g TO a HIRE A CAR j g RING UP 613. g a n WEBBER’S GARAGE. g n n □nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnn TO MOTORISTS. MOTOR CARS of any description promptly and skilfully repaired Repairs of Magneto guaranteed for 6 months. Damaged Tyres and Tubes vulcanized and191 words
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Miscellaneous18 1912-02-07 11 The n. Last Quarter Feb. 10 O New Muon 18 First Quarter 26 O Full Moon Mar. 318 words
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Advertisement1308 1912-02-07 12 P' q Intended Sailings. Steam Navigation-Co. British n^a g| eam fl a¥ jg a ti cn Co,, EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. LIMITED. MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. Feb. 8 Assaye connecting with Marmora For Intended to Sail.Stam Feb. 22 India connecting with Moldavia Thun 8tlT Feb. at 4 p.m. Teesta HOMEWARD. Singapore,1,308 words
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Advertisement1403 1912-02-07 12 Norddevtscher Lloyd. Bremen. jrx I I I p I Oceon Stenin Ship 0 I CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. eg I nr HE Companies' II A from Liverpool outwards f Or China, and Japan every week o B I IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. homeward for London every f^ 18 I I1,403 words
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