Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 February 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-02-09 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 33 VOL. LXX. FRIDAY. 9th FEBRUARY, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement801 1912-02-09 1 j For *3O \7 ou can have the Pinang X Gazette posted every day g a for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL auaCRIPTION, 127.) g Proportionate Quarterly and c .Half-yearly rates n Subscriptions are payable in a advance and remittances should 3 be addressed to. g Q The801 words
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Advertisement78 1912-02-09 1 ■■■■MaaaaDDaaaaaoDaaaMß AA7 HBNYOUARBAWAYon e V V you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, social, Com* a mercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way O U 1 by subscribing to the We*kiy q Edition of the "Pinang Gazette,” 2 D published every Friday. Yearly78 words
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Article274 1912-02-09 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, February 8. The temporary cessation of these notes arose from the invasion of my humble domicile by an army of murderous mosquitoes which, despite Dr. Wellington and his kerosene, has been committing most dreadful depredations in the low-lying neighbourhood of the race course.274 words
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Article332 1912-02-09 2 The following are supplementary orders for to-day’s meeting in Singapore I. Questions by Mr. Tan Jiak Kim (1) Has the attention of the Government been drawn to the letter signed A. W. Gooneratne which appeared on page 12 of the Singapore Free Press of Saturday, February 3? (2)332 words
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Article252 1912-02-09 2 All the friends of Dr Lim Boon Keng, formerly an unofficial member of the Legislative Council of this Colony, will be interested and pleased to learn that he has been summoned to Nanking on behalf of the new Government of China, probably to assist in the252 words
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Article348 1912-02-09 2 Mr. Wylie, Messrs. Pritchard A Co.’s representative, is on a business visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. W. W. Douglas, who has been on inspection duty in Pahang, has returned to to his headquarters at Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Malcolm Watson and Dr. Fra«er have returned from the Medical348 words
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Article74 1912-02-09 2 Following are additional returns for January:— Ayer Molek lb. 5,390 Bukit Katil 2,600 Berjnntai 2,431 Bukit Cheraka 9 521 Bandar 1,071 Bute 526 Castlefield 15,093 Cheng 5,400 Chempedak 2,355 Cheras 2,425 Cluny 3,220 Gan Kee 1,010 Gedong 3,136 Harpenden 25,700 Kempsey 9,284 Kampong Kuan tan 7,900 Killinghall 1,42074 words
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Article73 1912-02-09 2 The Directors announce that they have completed a sale of 36 tons of their No. 1 rubber, deliveries three tons a month, January to December, 1912, at ss. per lb. The total sales to date for delivery during 1912 are as follows: 90 tons, deliveries January73 words
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Article14 1912-02-09 2 The following is an additional return for January: Belat piculs 32514 words
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Article224 1912-02-09 2 Frit av. February Fourth Test Match, Melbourne. Legislative Council, Singapore. Governor Leaves Singapore for Penang. Free School, Government Girls’ School, St. Xaviers’ Institution and Pulau Tikus Boys’ School close. Ministering Children’s League, General Meeting, 4.45 p.m. P.O.C. Tennis Ties. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Volunteer Recruit Drill B Co.)224 words
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Article217 1912-02-09 2 February 16.—Garden Party at Residency. February 16.—London Musical Comedy Co., Town Hall. February 16 to 19.—Volunteer Annual Camp. February 17. —Homeward English (B.I) Mail. February 17. —Governor Visits Province Wellesley and returns to Singapore. February 19 and 20.—Chinese New Year Holidays. February 19.—Cricket: Singapore v. Negri Sembilan,217 words
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Article41 1912-02-09 2 Friday, February 9.—Property in Green Hall and Beach St.; 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 38 Beach St.; Koh Eng Hin, auctioneer. Tuesday, March £o.—Land suitable for tobacco, rubber, and coconut cultivation in British North Borneo noon, Sandakan Land Office.41 words
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Advertisement384 1912-02-09 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. He Nev Tuftu Mtoes. Mullet WANTED A MANAGER for the above mine. Apply with terms and testimonials not later than 24th February, to the Secretary, 1-3, Bishop Street, Penang. 1453—9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20-2 WANTED ON healthy Estate, competent Book* keeper and Typist. Must thoroughly understand Estate384 words
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Advertisement154 1912-02-09 2 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 find154 words
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Advertisement119 1912-02-09 2 It Cures Back-Ache. All external aches and pains can be cured by the application of that wonderful remedy known as Little's Oriental Balm. For back-ache it has no equal. Well rubbed in, it eases the pain—brings almost instant relief. A few applications are usually enough to effect a complete cure.119 words
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Advertisement892 1912-02-09 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. WANTED Experienced clerk for Rubber xtoticf iu Province WeHesiey. N State .alary expected. rfgoed on J*»®; the Apply “E” c/o Pinang Gazette. Mutiah Shervey has thi’day bp 1 aV ar 1435-12-2 ly cancelled and revoked Nawana Ana Pana Lana Vans WANTED 1443-13 2 muthia p ILL a892 words
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Article361 1912-02-09 3 Tdli Ayer.— lnt. div. 5 per cent, less tax. Se-ndayan.— lnt. div. 5 per cent, (actual). Kapar Para Estimated output for year to Dec. 31,438,500 lb. t la llantau.— Estimated output for year to Dec. 31,160,000 lb. •4»w/crrZ<i„j Rubber Culluur.— Proposed issue of f1.300,0u0 new shares361 words
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Article246 1912-02-09 3 Messrs. Morrison’s latest circular says that the exports of rice and meal from Burma during the year 1911 were 2,403,62’) tons as against 2,598,456 tons during .910 The decline appears at every port. Thus the exports from Rangoon in 1911 were 1,813,996 tons as against 1,923,990246 words
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Article201 1912-02-09 3 TO BE WITHDRAWN AT ONCE. Bombay, January 23.—According to the Times of India, it has been decided to withdraw the new rupee which has been in circulation for several weeks, and of which several lakhs have been issued. As soon as the coin was issued it201 words
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Advertisement562 1912-02-09 3 W V» 'filW APPOINTMENT To HM E K,NG LEM CO AND MILK is a powerful, tissue MTI TftMIAN building, invigorating, readily digested lIILL 1 vlllrll 1 food tonic. A glass twice a day does more CREAM Ind Wk’l. ■‘'l l I] for invalids, delicate children, anaemic Tk’nd. f o» u562 words
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Advertisement596 1912-02-09 3 II I w SA' J .< I I/ 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 persistently596 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1912-02-09 3 The Moon. Last Quarter Feb. 10 O New Moon 18 First Quarter 26 O Full Moon Mar. 318 words
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Article454 1912-02-09 4 We have published of late quite a number of news items relating to outrages, gang robberies, &c., which point to a serious outbreak of offences against law and order. Journalistically they may be said to make good reading, but it is not to the best interests of454 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article36 1912-02-09 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, February 9. The annual i eport of the Singapore Polo Club shows a falling off in the numbers playing owing to many members being absent from the Settlement.36 words
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Article30 1912-02-09 4 Melbourne, February 8. Heavy rain has fallen. Mr Warnerjhas completely recovered and been allowed to practice at the nets but is unlikely to play in any match.—Reuter.30 words
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Article195 1912-02-09 4 The following ties were decided yesterday Doubles Handicap, Class .4.——Davidson Southam beat Reid Haslam by 7—5 8— 6. Class B The tie, Osborne k Saye v. Harries <fc Prentis, was unfinished at 2—6; 10—8. Singles Handicap t Class A.—— Hotchkis beat Linton in the third round by195 words
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Article102 1912-02-09 4 Penaxg v. Sumatra. The Secretary of the Penang Cricket Club has received an invitation from Mr. L. R. Heemskerk, of the Chartered Bank, Medan, to bring over teams to Medan to play during the Chinese New Year holidays at cricket, football, tennis, and billiards against a Sumatra team102 words
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Article326 1912-02-09 4 The result of the Ladies’ Presgrave Cup for February was as follows Miss C. Brown 9 up Mrs. Hoefeld 5 Ebden 5 Evans 1 Kinder all square May 2 down Miss Mahler 2 Mrs. Evens 3 Miss Evans 3 Miss C. Brown wins the Presgrave Cup for326 words
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Article222 1912-02-09 4 SPEECH FROM THE THRONE. ANOTHER VERSION Berlin, February 8. The Kaiser read the Speech from the Throne, emphasizing the maintenance of firm order in the State; the further development of social care for the necessitious improvements in the Empire s finances; the growing efficiency of industry, trade, and222 words
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Article287 1912-02-09 4 FAMOUS REMEDY CONDEMNED. Paris, February 8. Professor Philippe C. E. Gaucher (Professor of clinical surgery and cutaneous and syphilitic maladies in the Faculty of Medicine of Paris) has reported to I’Academic de Mĕdecine that the famous remedy called salvarsan or 606 has produced numerous deaths which have287 words
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Article232 1912-02-09 4 ,—Reuter. ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS. Berlin, February 8. Germany will receive to-morrow a note from Washington in reply to an inquiry whether America’s attitude towards events in China is in conformity with that of the German Government. America has communicated to all the Powers concerned the desirability of,—Reuter. - 232 words
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Article224 1912-02-09 4 SOME FURTHER PARTICUUiis ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGE [From Our Own Singapore, Febru a v 8 Further details of the fire at Bel i that the outbreak started in a p l m R 4. ,11. cl °gM[er’ s shop attour o clock in the after < January224 words
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Article79 1912-02-09 4 SINGAPORE TO PENANG [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, February 9. The Twnes of Malaya learns that the Government is considering a scheme of telephonic communications from Singapor 8 to Penang through the Malay Peninsula and a line from Singapore to Ipoh. It may be opened next year79 words
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Article69 1912-02-09 4 MINING CLERK HELD UP. [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, February 9, A clerk in the employment of Towkay Taw Hong, a well-known miner of Kuala Kubu, was attacked by robbers on his way to Kalampong to pay coolies. The gang entered the same train as69 words
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Article29 1912-02-09 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, February 9. Bishop W. F. Oldham has arrived her» on his way to the Methodist-Episcopal Conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur.29 words
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Article28 1912-02-09 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 9. The 24th Hazara Mountain Battery with 356 rank and file has passed through on its way to Hongkong.28 words
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Article78 1912-02-09 4 —Reuter. TURKISH CABINET’S VIEWS. Constantinople, February 8. The Turkish Council of Ministers is ifavour of the maintenance of the uw«" pendence of Tripoli and Cyrenaica. I e Russian offer to try to bring about peace b thereby declined. —Der Ostasiatisc Lloyd. British Doctors for Tripoli. Marseilles February 3—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article39 1912-02-09 4 —Reuter. APPOINTMENT FOR MR. NASH London, February S. It is officially announced that Vaughan Nash, Mr Asquith’s s eclt w t has been appointed Vice-Chairman o Development Commission in suece^ 1 11 Sir Francis Hop wood——Reuter. - 39 words
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Article32 1912-02-09 4 Reuter. Brussels, Februaiy The Russian delegates to the Convention have consented to re« uc< 50,000 tons the quantity their export quota The Germans referring the modification to Ref 1Reuter. - 32 words
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Advertisement175 1912-02-09 4 rnmmmwnnmnmmfflfflffl mmmmmmimmmmmnic EXPANDED I 1 METAL I L 3 fob S 1 REINFORCING CONCRETE vr AND FOR 2 WINDOWS 8 VENTILATORS, Bc.. Bc. g OF H RUBBER STORES. s= Bole Agents: 1 Guthrie Co., Ltd. □nnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn n n Sanatogen Formamints H zz 5 Pixoap n Woods Peppermint Cure n n175 words
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Advertisement66 1912-02-09 4 To-Day’s Contents. f.—Social and Personal; Rubber Crops Tin Mine Outputs Taiping Topics Legislative Council; Dr. Lim Boon Keng; S.P.G. Mission, P.W.; and Week’s Engagements. Foye 3. Reports, Dividends, and Notices; The Burma Nice Trade; and The New Indian Rupee. p ag9 4_Editorial Suppression of Crime”); Sporting News; and Telegrams. Page66 words
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Article251 1912-02-09 5 KINTAS AND PAHANGS DOWN. STERLING RDBSERS MOSTLY LOWER. Jn addition to the following change, (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day, business has been done in Rahmans at $l2; Ulu Piahs at $6; Eastern Smelting preferences at 2/9 p.m. and George Town251 words
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Article84 1912-02-09 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, February 8. Shares are variable to-day (Thursday). Tin* notable changes upward are Bukit Lintangs £4| Inch Kenneths £B| Saggas £9s There is a considerable movement in tins, quotations being Belats 4.10 Kiotas $l7 50 Lahats $11.50 Pahang Consolidateds 6/6 Serendahs 2 5084 words
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Article91 1912-02-09 5 LATEST LONDON PRICE' S [Froni a Malacca Correspondent Malacca, February 9. 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. Plantation Para value. The market closed steadier. [Yesterdays quotations from the same source91 words
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Article30 1912-02-09 5 Prom Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, February 8. To-days 'Thursday’s) quotations for plum and produce are Opium (certified) $2,700 ’4>ium (uncertified) 1,500 Rice, Rangoon 188 Coffee, Bali 3430 words
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Article49 1912-02-09 5 w <>ur Own Correspondent.) ‘"dngapore, February 9. A. Hall, Director of Education, P 1 the prizes at the Anglo Chinese re P° r L shows that the drip anCe i m P roTe d that physical 1 Particularly good; and that the Jkreg are sound.49 words
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Article1056 1912-02-09 5 THE BELFAST MEETING. ORATORS ON THE WING. London February 8 it J e Mr. Y\ inston Churchill and Sir E. Carson left for Belfast yesterday evening by different routes. Climatic Conditions. Belfast, February 8. Mr. John Redmond, M.P., and Mr. Joseph Devlin, M.P., have already arrived here.1,056 words
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Article115 1912-02-09 5 Reuter. A REMARKABLE STATEMENT. London, February 8. Following up the Conservative Tumours of Cabinet dissensions, the Standard gives prominence to what it describes as a remarkable statement from its Lobby correspondent to the effect that the recent Cabinet councils have been concerned with criticisms of Mr Asquith’sReuter. - 115 words
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Article99 1912-02-09 5 THE POSITION IN BRISBANE. Brisbane, February 8. Some of the strikers are resuming work. Non-L nionists are unloading steamers. It is understood that the State Governor has communicated with the Rt. Hon. L. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, regarding the Hon. Andrew Fisher’s refusal to send99 words
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Article45 1912-02-09 5 —Reuter. SOME SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS. London, Febuary 8. The Daily MaiVs Sydney correspondent states that the Commonwealth is protesting to the Admiralty concerning the condition of the Australian squadron. It is alleged that some of the vessels are unfit and liable to break down.-—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article28 1912-02-09 5 —Reuter. Berlin, February 8. Admirals von Tirpitz. Mueller, and Holmann, also General Heeringen, were guests of the Kaiser at the luncheon to Lord Charles Beresford.-—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article24 1912-02-09 5 —Reuter. Lisbon, February 8. The natives of Timor have rebelled, and the Governor has asked for warships to be sent there.-—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article137 1912-02-09 5 IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IMMINENT. LORD HALDANE LEAVES FOR BERLIN. London, February 8. Y iscount Haldane, Secretary of State for YY ar, who had an audience with the King on Tuesday, left for Berlin yesterday. His sudden departure is occasioning much speculation. The Daily Mail says that it is137 words
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Article144 1912-02-09 5 A murder was committed at C’arke Street at sunset last evening. It appears that a Hokien Chinese coffee seller of Hutton Lane went to No. 15 Cla»ke Street to demand payment of a do’lar from a Macao Chinese, named Heong Ah Gee, du- for hot water supplied.144 words
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Article112 1912-02-09 5 In the second Magistrate’s Court, ye°terday, Mr. E. F. Colman concluded the hearing of a c«se brought against L’m Chin 1 eik alias Chow Thow Phi (Raid head) and Oh Bah, who were charged with assaulting with a knife on November 13, 19 1, Teh Hor, who112 words
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Article69 1912-02-09 5 The services for Sunday next in the combined chaplaincies cf P.W. and N. Perak will be as follows All Saints’, Taiping.—Matins and Holy Communion (English), 8. r 0 a.m.; Matins and Holy Communion (Tamil), 9.30 a.m.; Children’s Service. 5.0 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6.30 p.m. St. Mark’s69 words
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Article68 1912-02-09 5 A Chinese passenger jumped overboard from the ss. Seang Choon in Penang Harbour vesterday Captain S. R. Perkins, Senior Boarding Officer, who was on board a Government launch, rescued the man, who afterwards attempted ro cut his throat with a broken bottle, but only succeeded in making68 words
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Article68 1912-02-09 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $96.30 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £195 ss. spot and £192 12s. 6c?. three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd, 150 tons, s96| Penang Straits Trading Co., Ltd.,68 words
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Advertisement58 1912-02-09 5 HINTS TO BUSINESS MEN. The newspaper is superior to all other agencies as a medium of sound and skilful advertising. Its use involves thought, work and comprehension, but it does business for business men. No other printed matter grips the majority of people in any locality like the newspaper, and58 words
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Advertisement430 1912-02-09 5 r E turn_v ISI t. Everybody knows THE the standard LONDON MUSICAL and COMEDY Co., BllClMinflll'S TOWN HALL. WhlQklOC THURSDAY aad FRIDAY, ■IIOIIIvO, February Isth and I6th, 1912. (Mity. Quality, Quality. Acknowledged to be the strongest combination of its kind that has ever visit- First and last they have Quality,430 words
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Advertisement1814 1912-02-09 6 N V CH AUSTRAUA? AND CHINA. Df J.CdHis ßrowne’s H h Incorporated by Royal Charter. C J span Mail Steamship Co. Id. b££” Lu“k y of *mw!oo 1 i IF YOU WANT g M JL 38. BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E. 0. bAAt (J W B "m 0 AOBUOIBS AMD BbAMOHBS. f1,814 words
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Article2048 1912-02-09 7 w c. i j Num er of Issue 2 Capital. Su'scn ed share8 Value. 2 Dividends. Name g® O M 9 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 MINING. 19 03 *300.000 MOOOOO 30,000 25 10 S 30 tOini B.l.tTi. Mining Co 4 SK n’SSS s a» 19"' ,400 222 «nnnn2,048 words
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Article968 1912-02-09 7 ARRIVALS. Eller*, Brit., 2567, Lowe, Feb. 10, Calcutta, rice, H. Liebert A Co. Lunka, Brit., 956, Sinclair, Feb. 9, Rangoon, gen., H. Liebert Co. Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Glendy, Feb. 9, Singapore, gen., E. S. Co. CLEARANCES. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Hebe for Langkat. Hirano Maru for968 words
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Article233 1912-02-09 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per dot* Langsa, Edi,T. Serna we, X Segli, Olehlehf ri x andSabang Valentijn 9 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Sree Bangka 9 a.nj. Rangoon Calcutta Ellora noon. Trang Jin Ho 1 p.m. Asahan Petrel 1 p.m. Rangoon and Calcutta Miike Maru 1 p.m.233 words
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Article76 1912-02-09 7 Kuala Lumpur Prison.—Supply of padi from March 1 tenders close noon, Feb. 10. Mohammedan and Hindu Endowments Board. —Erection of four shophouses in Chulia St.; tenders close: Feb. 12. Perlis Government. detailing section of Main Perlis—Kedah Road (five miles); tenders close noon, Feb. 20. Rangoon Port Commissioners.— Silk Finishing76 words
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Article39 1912-02-09 7 PiSNang The E. AO. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Runny mede Hotel, Sea View Hotel, and Hotel de Europe, Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Bangkok :—Legation Hotel.39 words
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Advertisement57 1912-02-09 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. £29,500,000 INCOME »10 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) 7,500,000 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain. J London, Chief Office 1 Canada Building*, Indian Empire, j Bombay. Chief Office Battery Road, S t E. Asia. j Singapore. W; A; White, Manager. A.57 words
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Advertisement151 1912-02-09 7 Call for WATSON’S fEy BLUE BANB. CAN BE JIMI, OBTAINED FROM PRINCIPAL t s<d n ’3l RETAIL Kojch STORES. -1™ p McAlister 4 Co., Ltd., Agents. Union S. S. Co. rf New Zealand, Lto. Aockland, Welllagtofl, LyttleteaA Danodte ALBO GALLING AT Samaraag and Fiji (<» induobmbnt oeebbs. The Company’s T.S.151 words
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Miscellaneous122 1912-02-09 7 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. VI. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. Feb. 9 4-14 10-23 4-33 10-42 „10 4-53 11-04 5-15 11-26 11 5-39 Nil. 606 12-19 12 6-39 12 57 7-20 1-40 „13 8-06 2-29 8-51 2-41 14 9-32 3-41 9-51 4-00 15 10-10 4-26122 words
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Advertisement2680 1912-02-09 8 p lndcndcd Norddevtscher Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. av jg a (i on Co EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. u Zl\ LIMITED. MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. I i C€fln s,c<,m Slii p iin 1912 p OR Intended to Sail. Steamer. AND M u" S l?r co ne cti g ,h M l2,680 words
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