Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 July 1912

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 166 VOL. LXX. MONDAY, 22nd JULY, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • 1803 2 HEAWOOD TIN RUBBER. LIFE OF TIN AREA—IMPROVED RUBBER POSITION. The «nnual general meeting of shareholders of the Heawood Tin and Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on June 20, at Glasgow, Sir John Anderson, in the unavoidable absence of Sir Wm. H. Treacher, K.c.M.G., (the chairman of the company), presiding. The
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    • 997 2 NOTICE. SITUATIONS VACANT. L T f PI h WANTED’ rUIdK I UIT UIUUa QUALIFIED DRESSER for] estate i hospital. NOTICE. Apply Dr. M. J. WRIGHT. Krian Rood, Post Office, Taiping, 1775—u c SECOND ENTRIES CLOSE On Wednesday the 31st July, 1912, WANTED A T end of this month by English
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    • 115 2 Wiiat’s the Use? What’s the use of enduring those frightful pains in your face, when ten minutes’ rubbing with Little’s Oriental Balm will bring relief? Neuralgia is nothing but tortured nerves. But those nerves quivering with agony, unfit you for sleep, work or enjoyment. Little’s Oriental Balm soothes, comforts, relieves—stops
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    • 407 2 pixoap A superfine tar preparation for washing the hair. The best method of imparting vigour to the scalp and vitality to the hair. I Use it while taking your bath J (PIXOAP) A iS2 Be Beautiful ‘HAZE L I N E Sno w makes —X. HPRH rough, coarse X. [Sga
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    • 2769 3 [All Kights On more point about tennis on the Coo- I i 1111««».".,,.. tinent. The game is played and encouraged A MODERN LAWN TENNIS. two examples: the German Crown Prince m I I I C very keen and a really good player, and <'***■>. BI the present King of Sweden
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  • 1227 4 TOILETTES ON THE LAWN. [From Our Woman Correspondent.] Mrs. Michell worn a craam charmeuse gown emballished wi h a yoke and cuffi of geranium scarlet of the same texture as her gown. Her hat was a black tagel with velvet ribbon trimming. Mrs. Ellis wore an
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  • 228 4 ALTERATION IN SERVICES. We are informed by the Traffic Manager of the F.M.S. Railways that the principal alterations in the train services which come into force on August Ist are an additional restaurant car express service between Ipoh and Penang, giving passengers 4| hours in Penang
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  • 290 4 Presiding at the meeting of the Anglo Java Rubber and Pro luce Company on June 28, Mr. John W. Linter said that last year’s estimates of the crops of tea, rubber and coffee had been exceeded, and although the result of the severe drought which prevailed throughout the
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  • 2017 4 ANNUAL MEETING. OUTLOOK FOR THE PROPERTY. The second annual general meeting of the Nellmay Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. Mr. W. Duncan presided, and also present were :—Messrs. R B. Bannon, H. Thom. W. A. Ward, B. C.
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  • 1268 4 [/’roin Our Oton Correspondent Taiping, July 20&h 1912. Mr- Berger had a nasty adventure on Tuesday last. He was leading his men round the reservoir with the idea of executing a flank movement upon the tin stealers who a >pear to th nk that they can pursue their
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  • 301 4 Ayer Kuning 3,6601b5. Anglo-Johore 4,734 Allagar 6,350 Ayer Tanah 2,341 Asahan (Sumatra) 1,219 Ayer Kuning 1,920 Bute 564 Blackwater 6,574 Beverlac (Selangor) 11,652 Bukit Cloh 9,167 Bagan Serai 6,750 Batak Rabit 6,750 Batu Matang 3,563 Bukit Mertajam 7,416 Brad wall 5,891 Bakap 9,503 Batu Rata 6.231 Bruas (Perak)
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  • 2329 5 CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING. Tue Autumn meeting of the Penang furf Club was brought to a successful j conclusion on Saturday, when, as on the two previous dnys, everything passed off in a most satisfactory manner. The attendance was the largest for the meeting, and probably did not
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  • 2160 5 THE CASEMENT REPORT. A GHASTLY TALE. The London correspondent, of the Singapore Free Press writes No scandal for many years has attracted so much attention in philanthropic and diplomatic circles in this country as the Putumayo atrocities. Accordingly, a narrative of the circumstances which have led up to
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  • 323 5 REPORTED BOOM IN THE COCONUT INDUSTRY. A correspondent of the Siam Observer forwards the following notes respecting the condition of trade in the East side of the Malayan Peninsula. He says The greatest activity prevails in this part of the world, principally in connection with the coconut
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  • 208 5 Doctor Robert Bell, M.D., F.R.F.P.S., Battersea General Hospital, and Consulting Physician to Bromley Hospital, in a Clinical Paper addressed to general practitioners, published in the “Medical Times says referring to radionised waters: “At this point I may call attention to the fact
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    • 60 5 NOTICE. Tamil Immigration Fund Enactment, 1911. Employers of Tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms of application will be supplied
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  • 36 6 Myring.—On July 16, at Port Lincoln, South Australia, the wife of J. Earp Myring, Diamond Jubilee Estate, Malacca, of a son. Llewellyn.—At Balmoral, Singapore, on Friday, July 19th, to Mr. H. Roland Llewellyn, a daughter.
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  • 1090 6 From the Home Papers to hand by the last mail we obtain a more comprehensive account of Mr. Lewis Harcourt’s statement on the activities of the Colonial office in the past twelve months. The Secretary for the Colonies went thoroughly into the affairs of the Crown Colonies
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  • 166 6 “INDRAMAYO’S CARGO IGNITES. Yesterday afternoon a telegram was received by Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan <fc Co., the local ageats of the American Asiatic Steamship Company to the effect that the steamer Indramayo was on fire at Sabang. Full details are not yet available, but it is kn iwn
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  • 572 6 Yesterday’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $9B 15 per picul, business d >n*>. Tm in London was quoted at £l9B ss. spot and £195 10« three months. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $98.15 per picul, business done. The following is the local report
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 82 6 —Reuter. POSITION OF THE NATIONS. Stockholm, July 21 The official number of points scored h the nations in the Olympiad, excluding yachting, are America 129 Canada p Sweden 125 Italy Great Britain 76 Australia Finland 48 Belgium 11 Germany 47 Norway France 29 Austria <• Denmark 17 Russia
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    • 42 6 —Reuter. London, July 21. The game between Sussex and Hants was drawn. Northamptonshire drew with Yorkshire. The game between the Gentlemen and Players at Lords was drawn. Wales drew with the South Africans. The Australians drew with Leicester- shire.-
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    • 31 6 —Reuter. THE KING’S PBIZE WINNER. Bisley, July 21. Private Fulton, of the Queen’s Westminster Regiment, won the King’s prize. Pte. Fulton is the son of the Queen’s Prizeman of 1888.-
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    • 189 6 UNEQUALLED SUCCESS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 22. The Singapore Cricket Club held their annual sports on Saturday, Unequalled success was attained under the most favourable conditions. There was a large attendance, and the band of the 3rd Brahmans enlivened the afternoon with its sweet music. The
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    • 131 6 Under the auspices of the M. F. A. League, the Ittibadol Kheireah beat the Darul Muhihbah on Saturday afternoon by 9 goals to nil. The match was played at the Dato Kramat Gardens. Yesterday, the Crescent Star met the Muthibol Ahzan and after some excellent play the former
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    • 71 6 The P. C. C. Tournament starts on Wednesday when the following ties will 0 play-d:— 0 Singhs Handicap, Class Wood v. H. A. NeUbronner, A. V. err v. H. C. Sells, F. N. Syer v. A. <* Anthony. Class B. J. G. An'honv J. J. L. Harvey, J.
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    • 72 6 TO-DAY’S CONTENTS. Page 2.— Heawood Tin and Rubber. Page 3.— Modern Lawn Tennis. Page 4.—Taiping Topics Nellmay Rubber Co. Ltd and A Mirror of Modes. Page s.— Penang Races; and Putumayo Atrocities. Page 6. Editorial: The Crown Colonies Steamer on Fire and Sporting News. Page 7.— Telegrams. Page B. Shipping
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  • 11 6 DEATH, Tn England, on July 17th, Francis Pears of Lanadron Estate.
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  • 170 7 TO-DAY’S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers sellers only) in our share list on page 9 to-day Saturday. To-day. o SHABBY. J? ff -5 M 00 OQ 30 uh 13i 13}x. 13 13Jx. 8/9 9/3 8/10* 9/6 X 2G 28 < 27 29 TongUh H. 201
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  • 43 7 SATURDAY S PRICES. London, July 20*. The following are Saturday’s quotafor rubber Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 5/Paratoarrive 4/10 The market is firm. TO-DAY'S PRICES. London, July 22*. No quotation. The market is firm *By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co
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  • 131 7 COOLIES ON TRIAL. From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 22. About forty Javanese coolies were charged at Johore Bharu on Saturday with the murder of Mr. J, P. Mackay of the Johore Rubber Lands. Medical evidence showed deceased’s skull had been fractured from ear to ear. The
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  • 76 7 YEARWOOD-FOLLET. From Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, July 22. The marriage of Mr. P. A. Yearwood, Inspector of Schools, Singapore, and Miss Lily Follett took place on Saturday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The service, which was choral, was conducted by the Rev. E. L. Danson, Assistant Chaplain.
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  • 32 7 (j ur o wn Correspondent.) Singapore, July 22. following prices were realised at Saturday’s auctions Sheet No. 1 $238.70 Sheet No. 2 233.30 Scrap crepe 192,00 Bark crepe 170.00
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  • 283 7 —Reuter. THE TORPEDO BOATS CONFLICTING RETORTS. London, July 20. The Porte has decided not to close the Dardanelles, but to reduce the width of the Channel between the mine fields. An Italian note says it is absurd to suppose five torpedo boats could force the Dardanelles, and ascribes
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  • 192 7 —Reuter. PROCLAMATION BY SULTAN. London July 20. A proclamation by the Sultan, read to the troops after the Selamlik yesterday, mentions that certain officers submitted unconstitutional demands, forgetful of their military obligations. He urges the troops to observe discipline and to abstain from politics, as the development of
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  • 45 7 —Reuter. AN IMPORTANT AGREEMENT. London, July 21. A St. Petersburg message to the Times states that an agreement has been reached between Russia and Japan providing for the joint defence of Manchuria and Mongolia in the event of either Power boing attacked
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  • 46 7 Reuter. VISIT TO AFRICAN COLONIES. Berlin, July 21. The newspapers state that the Crown Prince is projecting a visit to the German Colonies in Africa. He may represent the Emperor at the opening of the last section of the Tanganyika Railway in 1914.
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  • 47 7 —Reuter. RIOTOUS CHINESE FIRED ON. Hague, July 20. Three hundred Chinese coolies rioted in the Government tin mines on the East Indian island of Banka. They attacked the manager’s office, killed one person and defied the troops, who fired, killing 6 and wounding 12.-
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  • 268 7 Reuter. SPEECH ON HOME RULE. MOB AND THE SUFFRAGETTES. Dublin, July 20. Mr. Asquith was busy yesterday receiving deputations and visiting. Everywhere he was ovated. In the evening he spoke at the Theatre Royal. Crowds were gathered outside, and inside there was a frenzy of enthusiasm. A
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  • 124 7 I.—Reuter. ILL FROM TYPHOID. Tokio, July 20. The Emperor is critically ill. He was unconscious yesterday. Later. The Mikado is suffering from typhoid. A Change For The Worse. A bulletin issued at mid day indicates a change for the worse in the condition of the Emperor, who
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  • 67 7 —Reuter. NEGOTIATIONS WITH MR. LLOYD GEORGE ENDED. London, July 22. The Committee of the British Medical Association decided by 185 votes to 21 to recommend the profession to break negotiations with Mr. Lloyd George in reference to the Insurance Act. The recommendations will be submitted to
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  • 64 7 AMERICAN SUPPORT OF BRITISH ACTION. Washington, July 20. The English and American Governments are in complete accord regarding the Putumayo atrocities. The United States special agent, Mr. Fuller, is en route to Putumayo, being instructed to see that Peru carries out her promise to punish the guilty ones.—Reuter.
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  • 51 7 ,—Reuter. DISCHARGED GAMEKEEPER’S CRIME. London, July 21. Mr. Watts, a prominent landowner, of Newport Pagnell (Bucks) was shot dead when returning from church with his wife by a gamekeeper who was under notice to leave. The gamekeeper committed suicide. Mrs. Watts is a sister of Lady John
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  • 21 7 —Reuter. Lisbon, July 21. A military plot against the Republic was discovered at Evora. The leaders were arrested.
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  • 177 7 —Der Ostasiatische Llovd. Berlin, July 22, Eight Italian torpedo boats attacked the Dardanelles. The Turks replied to the firing. According to Turkish reports two torpedo boats were sunk and six damaged The Turkish Ambassador at Berlin officially informed the Foreign Office that two Italian torpedo boats were
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  • 364 7 POLICEMAN CONVICTED OF ASSAULT. Before Mr. O<borne, this morning, a Chinese policeman was charged with voluntary causing hurt to a jinrickisha coolie and wrongfully confining the puller by arresting him and taking him to the Police Station on June 14. At the Police Station, the P.C.
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  • 192 7 The members of the Y.M.C.A. (Asiatic) held a social meeting last Friday night at the Anglo-Chinese School Hall to bid farewell to the Rev. W. T. Ward who was leaving the following day for Sumatra to begin pioneer work among the Bataks there. There
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  • 23 7 We learn that the Session of Assize fixed for to-morrow, the 23rd instant, has keen postponed to Tuesday, the 30th inst.
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    • 836 7 NOTICE. Mr. John Craig. p p c Penang Sales Room. lAf A r> By Order of the Executrix and Executor WANTED of the Estate of KHOO HOCK BEONG, BY MARRRIED COUPLE, from Ist deceased. August, furnished bouse not too far from town rent not to exceed sloo—p.m.. T 0 B
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  • 1120 8 ARRIVALS. A. Apcar Brit., 2931, Thomson. July 20, Calcutta, gen., A. A. Anthony Co. Bengalen, Dut., 1601, Visser, July 21, Calcutta, gen., Slot Co. Bengloe, Brit., 1933, Grey, July 21, Middlesboro, gen., S. Buttery Co. Ben venue, Brit., 2505, Thomson, July 21, L’don, gen., Sandilands Buttery Co. Edavana, Brit.,
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    • 321 8 nnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnn i u 1 n n IN STOCK. n g n 6 h. p. 3> h, p. a n g Models de Luxe. Tourist Models. Cl a 5 n n n n D MOTOR n 1 REX n n g CYCLES. g a n n n n n n 2
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    • 54 8 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. £33,800,000.0.0 FUNDS (EXCEED) £8,500,000.0.0 INCOME 1911 £2,100,000.0.0 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand Great Britain. J London Chief Office i Canada Buildings, Indian Empire. J Bombay. Chief Office Battery Road, S. E. Asia. j Singapore, W; A. Whitb, Manager. A. R.
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    • 111 8 Sooner or later I You will realize that the safest, cheapest and best way to economize means to fit CONTINENTAL -> TYRES. Chin Seng Co., Ltd., Webber’s Garage. Macbeth S Barrett, PENANG. THE FAMOUS Waltham Car 22 H. P. BEST HILL-CUMBER IN THE WORLD. That did the Sumatra East Coast—West
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  • 2157 9 a i oM »ital. Su'scnned. shareB> Value. 2 Dividend», Name. 3 S’ J£M 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MINING. AftO »300.000 30,000 *lO HO 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin Mining Oo 3 1903 225 000 22 500 10 10 Bruang 2 2$ IWf <mmi £71.200 71 200
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  • 783 9 For Balik Palau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m. Batterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m„ 1 p.m., and 4- p.m. Bukit Tamban, 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
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 718 9 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA, THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG. SANATORIUM, PENANO HILLS, A Perfect health resort and an ideal spot THE LEADING EUROPEAN HOTEL for spending holidays and week ends. Thfi analitv and wholesomeness of food is CRISP Sftd BRACING ATMOSPHERE, of tt’ io this climate. BBAOTIFOL SCENERY. EXCELLENT WALES. THE VERDICT BUNGALOWS FOR
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  • 107 10 Monday. July 22. Ladies’ Rifle Shooting, 4.30 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Tuesday, July 23. Jewish Holiday. Volunteer Maxim and Bearer Sections. Federal Council opens, K. Kangsar. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Wednesday. July
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  • 167 10 PENANG FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The following provisional fixtures have been fixed for July Datb. Teams. Ground* Mon. 22... P.S.A.A. v. G S.R.C. F. School. Wed. 24... C.U.A.C. v. Crescent... V. Green.. Thurs 25... C. Star v. H L.F.C. Esplan. Fri. 26.. P.C.C. v. P.F.S. F. School. Sat. 27... I.K.F.C.
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  • 25 10 Homeward. Stkamrr Arrives. Mails Saus Close P. &O. Devanha Sat. 27/7 •Singapore, f Mails close in Penang. Outward. P. O. India Thurs. 25/7
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  • 33 10 Pababg -The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Raffles by the Sea, Rannymede Hotel, and Hotel de Europe, Ipoh :—The Grand Hotel. Kuala Lumpur :—Grand Oriental Hotel. Rabooom :—Strand Hotel.
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    • 1145 10 N v —V V CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. M JL >hl Paid-up Capital A 1 ,300,000 v Reserve Fund ...£1,650,000 JRBAn "ail SteamShlD Co. Ld. Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 r Hbad Offiob: •l > 18, BIBHOPBGATE, LONDON, B. 0. AGBNOIBB ABD BbANOHBS.
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    • 159 10 “Daily Mail" Information Bureau, 12, Boulevard des Capucines «GRAND HOTEL BUILDING> (TEL 128-96), PARIS. AND 130, Fleet Street, London, E.C., FURNISHRB frbb of uhargb information on bvbry aspect of travel. The object of this bureau is to furnish gratuitously to travellers, either verbally or through the post, impartial and practical
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    • 610 10 I THE ENSIGNETTE.” I M a H S A New and Perfect Miniature Camera for Daylight Loading Roll Films. > a x a Kt i M The Ensignette is a self-contained Daylight Loading Roll Film Camera M that takes pictures inches by 1J inches in size. I M It is
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 66 10 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. VI. AM, A.M. P.M. P.M. July 22 5-21 11-28 4-49 11-35 23 8-03 12-26 819 3-58 „24 9-10 1-54 10-01 4-51 „25 10-04 3-38 10-02 5-21 26 10-43 5-45 11-45 6-02 „27 11-26 5-40 Nil. 6-35 „28 12-22 6-24 12-01
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  • 758 11 Cicely has proved itself by far the best of the cluster of fine estates in the vicinity of the lower stretches of the Perak river says the Investors Chronicle. Among its neighbours are Consolidated Malay, Rubana, Straits, Batak Rabit, and another young estate of promise, Ratnui. Cicely is
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    • 190 11 IN GREAT BRITAIN MARTELL’S BRANDY Is to be found throughout the Clubs, Hotels, and in almost every Gentleman's House, and is prescribed by the great majority of English Doctors. IT IS THE FAVOURITE. YOU KNOW IT BY THE BLUE and SILVER LABEL. To be obtained Retail from all the LEADING
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    • 96 11 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT. Claims to be made this month. ALL persons claiming refund of assessment in respect of dwelling houses vacant for any portions of the half-year ending 30th June, 1912, are hereby reminded that such claims mast be sent in to the Commissioners on or before the
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    • 677 11 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE A THE J Johnson-Pickett Rope Co. Inc., 8 /COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. was Incorporated by Royal Charter in a. d. 1720, and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the X Manufacturers Of Pure Manila
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    • 2451 12 p. lntenJed s»in n g.. N or( ij cu tsche r Lloyd, Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. British India Steam Navigation Co., p UHCTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. LIMITED. OCCiH StMBl Ship (Q,, MAH UFRViPF niITWARfI Fol INTZNDZD TO SAIL. STM ambr. AND IW2 A,L BERV,CE OU RD Thur. 25th July at
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