Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 September 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1914-09-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 215 VOL. LXXII l7th SEPTEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Advertisement887 1914-09-17 1 i IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, J BUY OR SELL 0 RUBB ER[ 1 OR TO 3 FORWARD GOODS U TO ANY PART or ths WORLD n GO TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7. UNION STRKET. J THE lIPTCN’S TEAS SUN LIFE m OEACH STREET. PENtNG. STRAITS SETTLEME IS. VIU VP887 words
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Advertisement62 1914-09-17 1 jaDDacoHaaanDHaaaaoaDDODtm a a n FOB $3O g a X7OU can have the “Pinang n X Gaaette posted every day for a whole year to your address. a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, MT). O Proportionate Quarterly and i Half-yearly rates. o S Subscriptions are payable in o I advance and remittances should J62 words
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Article, Illustration2643 1914-09-17 2 SOME VITAL FACTORS. GERMANY’S ERRORS. The battle which is commencing along the line of the Meuse will probably settle de" finitely the future position of the German Empire in Europe, and also whether military autocracy or Constitutional Government is in future to dominate the lives of millions of men2,643 words
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Article262 1914-09-17 2 An explanation which was published in Germany seven years ago shows the way in which Kiao-Chau was picked out as the place to be seized. A historical work published at that time stated that a certain missionary German bishop had suggested the occupation of Kiao-Chau. The262 words
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Advertisement489 1914-09-17 2 DRESSER WANTED to take charge of small hospital. Manager, Walbrook Estate, Stiawan. 10-10 BILLET WANTED By a YOUNG CHINESE well up in General Office Work and Accounts. Capable of taking charge of a group of Estate Accounts. Copies of testimonials will be sent on application to H. T., c/o Pinang489 words
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Advertisement121 1914-09-17 2 The One Great Remedy for Sciatica Why suffer Why endure the tortures, the agoniei, the sharp, thrusting, stabbing, shooting pains of Sciatica Why not apply the Magic balm that will banish the pain and give you quick relief from suffering Littles’ Oriental Balm is the best and truest friend of121 words
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Advertisement571 1914-09-17 2 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912. F M.S. H INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911 EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang during the mouths of April, July, October and January. Forms for571 words
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Article2204 1914-09-17 3 —Ex. FOREIGN LEGIONS. One of Garibaldi’s veterans, ancient but pugnacious, is the chief organiser of one of the two foreign hgions now being formed in London. This is the Chevalier Rice', who fought Austrians in Italy sixty years since, and was wounded in the siege of Paris. The—Ex. - 2,204 words
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Article291 1914-09-17 3 Contractors Faced with Peculiar Difficulties. Ten spans, each 313 feet long, are suggested as the most suitable for the big bridge with which it is proposed to link Singapore Island with the mainland of the Malay Peninsula. Thus, if the scheme matures, the new bridge w291 words
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Article173 1914-09-17 3 Messrs. Guthrie <fc Company’s rubber report dated Tuesday, September 15th, states At the auction held this morning prices were again lower and the demand was most disippointing, only about 20 tons changing hands. The best price of the sale, $94 per picul, was obtained for a lot of173 words
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Article32 1914-09-17 3 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Ceylon Nuwara Eliya.32 words
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Article736 1914-09-17 3 L. C. Express.” GERMAN DIPLOMACY. It would seem that the present gigantic war has been preceded by a series of diplomatic acts that one cannot conceive would ever have taken place during Bismarck’s regime. The Berlin correspondent of The Times reminds us that German incapacity for understanding.—“ L. C. Express.” - 736 words
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Article180 1914-09-17 3 A French Anticipation. The Paris agent of the Thorn* on-Pickard Manufacturing Company (Altrincham), in a letter to the firm desc ibing the effect of the war on business in Paris, says France is confident and awaits the result wi hout fear. That many lives will180 words
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Advertisement505 1914-09-17 3 IF After Fevers. Especially valuable after Malaria |j or Enteric. gj As a healing tonic and restorative after fevers Angier’s Emulsion is jsl invaluable. It soothes and heals the mucous membrane of the stomach and SR intestines, corrects digestive and bowel irregularities, promotes normal healthy appetite, and greatly improves assimilation505 words
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Article2334 1914-09-17 4 THE FIRST MUL HAUSEN BATTLE. BELATED DETAILS FEARFUL CARNAGE. Berne, August 24.—Details of the fighting that took place between the Germans and the French at Mulhausen on the Bth and the 9th are now becoming public. On Sunday the Germans shelled the town, and the population took2,334 words
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Article679 1914-09-17 4 EVENTS OF A WEEK. September 9.—Reported death of the Emperor Franc's Joseph. Press Bureau announces that the Germans suffered severely along the whole line, the Allies’ advance having been resolutely pushed home. Germans reported to be retiring across to the north of the Marne river. Further679 words
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Advertisement509 1914-09-17 4 FOR MOTOR CAR INSURANCE YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN THE EXCESS INSURANCE Co., Ltd. AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd. The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 9 of 1909. Re KHOO GUAT CHENG. Notice is hereby given that by509 words
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Advertisement314 1914-09-17 4 JUST UNPACKED 1 NEW FOUR SEATER Bianchi car, Price $3,500 NETT CASH. /complete with 4 detach* able Wire Wheels, Lamps, full Kit of Tools and Electric Lighting equipment on view at THE TAI SENG MOTOR REPAIRING COMPANY. BURMAH R O'A D, PENANG. Plain Crutbs j y on tlie subject of314 words
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Miscellaneous152 1914-09-17 4 In Aid of the Prince of Wales’s Belief Fund. TOWN HALL, PENANG. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER I9tfj, at 9 P.M., “Mary Goes First,” A Comedy in Four Acts, By HENRY ARTHUR JONES Produced by Mbs. HERBERT COOPER and her Company of Ipoh Amateurs. Booking on and after Monday September 14th, at the152 words
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Article1252 1914-09-17 5 HAVOC OF CONTACT MINES. The Russo-Japanese War was the first to bring contact mines into dreadful prominency and vivid accounts of their terrible effects and of the bes 1 means for rendering them useless are given in Commander SemenofFs book The Reckoning,” compiled from notes he made1,252 words
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Advertisement148 1914-09-17 5 Garly i''™ Ufof VAN HOUTENS cocoa makes a good start for the day INVALUABLE for you". HEALTH’S SAKE. —A /Cx Essence or Fluid Extract of RED JAMAICA xXf/ Pronounced by t e HIGHEST Mh DICAL AUTHORITIES KWSIWi o HWr JjM •gjj ff.V "AS > 4cr%lwl sHESjjXmLS The AFEST and most148 words
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Advertisement72 1914-09-17 5 Driving Belts. Frequently considerable trouble arises through the right Belt not being selected—and the drives not properly arranged. The Gandy Belting which is world famous as its strength, durability and gripping power is especially suitable for this climate, and is not aftected by heat or moisture. Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings,72 words
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Advertisement83 1914-09-17 5 WWW J HIBBERT, WOODROFFE S*: i I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 5 i Wine and Spirit Merchants. S AGENTS FOR PENANG: J SELLAR, MURRAY Co., °ENANG. MSSSSSWMSSSSMMSMSSSIISSSSSS RUBBER. SPECIALITIES. The Jackson Patent Smoking and Drying Apparatus. The Jackson Patent Fibre. The Jackson Galv’d Iron Latex Spouts from $l5 per 10,000. The83 words
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Article1075 1914-09-17 6 It was in Sep‘ember, 1870, that the French forces met their f ite at Sedan, and in the present month, from the 4th, to the 10th, as Field Marshal French’s report from headquarters ducloses, the German Army in France made a determined and costly effort to1,075 words
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Article1368 1914-09-17 6 SUIT BY HUSBAND AND WIFE. In the Supreme Coutt, Penang, yesterday morning, Justice L. P. Ebden commenced the bearing of ihe suit in which Philomena Isabella de Souza (nee D' Almeida) and Percival Aloysius de Souza, her husband, are suing Arol Charles David, as trustee, to have an1,368 words
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61 1914-09-17 6 Mr. W. J. Hodge. Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to ths Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Sep. 15 $4,712.70 Mrs. Crabb-Watt 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. J. Simpson 50.0 C Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association 1,000.00 M.61 words
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Article312 1914-09-17 6 THIRD DEATH SENTENCE. At the Assizes yesterday Mr. Justice Sercombe-Smith concluded the hearing of the case against Doraisamy, charged with the murder of Chinayah at a cattle-shed in McAlister Road, Penang, on August 17. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty against accns j d, with a312 words
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Advertisement188 1914-09-17 6 Drums Bugles. BASS DRUMS 28 ins. $32. 30 ins. $35. 32 ins. $45. BASS DRUM CARRIAGES, LEATHER $4-50 Do. Do. Stick $l-25, $l-50, $2-50 per pair Do. Do. Do. Patent felt, Brass Cap $2-50 each SIDE DRUMS $l2-50, $l4-50, $l7-50, $lB-50 and $27-50 DRUM BELTS, BUFF LEATHER $3-50 STICKS $1188 words
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Advertisement33 1914-09-17 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM” PENANG HILL Completely Reuovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.33 words
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Article634 1914-09-17 7 AUSTRIANS DESERT GERMANS. EXTRAORDINARY INCIDENT. (Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 16, 10-25 p.m. A Paris official message issued at eleven o’clock, says Our armies on the left wing are in close contact with the enemy on the whole front along the heights to the north634 words
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Article649 1914-09-17 7 Reuter. IN EAST PRUSSIA. GERMANS BRING UP REINFORCEMENTS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 16, 11 55 p.m. A Petrograd message says the Russian Generalissimo announces that the rapid and vigorous advance by Renneokampf’s army in E'stern Prussia, and the defeats of the Austrian arm’*, whichReuter. - 649 words
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Article84 1914-09-17 7 IMPORTANT STEP. EFFECT OF ALLIES’ VICTORIES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph) [P. G. Special Cable.] London, September 15. An important step has been taken by the Exchange Commit' ee. Prices have been fixed for gilt-elged stocks below Which bargains are prohibited, and dealings are cash only. The84 words
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Article218 1914-09-17 7 Reuter. PREMIER AND THE ULSTER VOLUNTEERS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 16, 9 55 p m In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith made an announcement regarding the placing of Home Rule on the Statue Book. He said he would season an amending Bill and hadReuter. - 218 words
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Article47 1914-09-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 17. Singapore Volunteers were reviewed by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Young. Major-General Reade was present. The Governor thanked the Volunteers for the patriotic services rendered, and the firms for ungrudgingly releasing the men for military duties.47 words
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Article42 1914-09-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 17. The funeral of Mr. T. M. Welsh, accountant, which was attended by a representative gathering, was preceded by a service at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Vance.42 words
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Article83 1914-09-17 7 FRENCH CONSULAR CABLE. Paris, September 13.—Au official communique states on the left side of the battle line the Germans are continually retreating. They have evacuated Amiens and have withdrawn towards the east without defending the River Marne in the south-east of Rheims. In the centre they have lost83 words
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Article650 1914-09-17 7 FIRST MONTH OF THE WAR. The following official telegram was received at the British Legation, Bangkok, on September 7th. At the end of the first month of the war the command of the sea is left unchallenged in the hands of Great Britain and her Allies. The650 words
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Article85 1914-09-17 7 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship.—R E H Oliver v C Cunradi. (5); J R Bennett v H C Sells (4). Single Handicap, Class A—R E Prentis v A S Hall (6). Single Ha' dicap Class B—H E Winter v E Reimann (1) FA85 words
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Article72 1914-09-17 7 The following tie has been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap—Wright-Motion Jr. v R Owen (2). The Rev. Mr. Symon”, curate of Bolton, Lancs., is expected to arrive in Siam with Mrs. Symons next month, to take the place of the late Canon Greenstock in the S. P.72 words
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Article478 1914-09-17 7 [2’o the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette."} Sir, —As Honorary Secretary of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families Association, Singapore branch, I have been asked how help can be given in the way of clothing to women and children whose supporters are at the front in the478 words
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Article120 1914-09-17 7 A theft is reported to have taken place at Towkay Kwa Choo Seng’s residence in Main Road, on Tuesday night. It appears that the thieves climbed up the terrace of the next house (which has no frottage to the Barrack Roai end), by means of a ladder120 words
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Advertisement141 1914-09-17 7 THE CONTENTS BILE. Page 2. —Prospects The Kaiser and KiaoChu. Page 3.—ln London Eight Nations’ War Bridge Over Johore Straits Rubber Report; Ridding the World of War.’* Page 4 —Late War News; Diary of the War. Page s.—The Greatest Horror. Page 6.—The Armies in France Supreme Court; The Assizes; The141 words
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Article425 1914-09-17 8 HERR KRUPP’S ENGLISH VISIT IN JUNE. A strongly worded article by Mr. F. W. Wile, the Berlin correspondent of the Mail,” on the significance of the visit to England in Jane last of Herr Kropp von Bohlen, head of the great German firm of Krupp, is published425 words
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Article275 1914-09-17 8 —Ex. London, the centre of the world’s luxury, has almost at a blow lost the whole trade. No-one wants to buy Chippendile furniture, or Chinese vases, or Fragonard paintings, or diamond necklaces, or Paquin gowns, or to redecorate their houses or equip expeditions for big-game—Ex. - 275 words
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Article109 1914-09-17 8 As early as half-past seven o’clock one morning recently quite a hundred would-be recruits were waiting outside the marquees which have been erected in the Horse Guards Parade, and within half an hour the number was trebled. Throughout the day there was a stream of109 words
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43 1914-09-17 8 It is inteude 1 to raise a Jewish c utingent of volunteers in Manchester for such service ns the War Office may direc*. Those who have this matter in 1 and hope to enroll at least 500 Jews.43 words
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Advertisement488 1914-09-17 8 THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION AT BATAVIA, WILL BE OPENED On Monday, 19th October, 1914. The Singapore Sub-Committee, 1.R.C.E., Batavia, 1914, W. E. VAN RIJNBERK, Hon. Secretary. 918—tu f 13-10 A Mother’s Joy Her Little Wasted Baby made bright and well by the power of these Tablets. Mre. Edith488 words
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Advertisement452 1914-09-17 8 IV” Wbistf/ BBI l c <; M 1 r,• a 1 Sou Agents —TONG JOO >&’ Co., Penang. icy* \—l IIiPWI II 11 i i 1 1! 'll 11'1'hl i Oil 'lull'll irn Im CEYLON .«UK «t CARLT Q N HOTEL, WW IBbJ f > w H F 22. LEITH452 words
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Article1004 1914-09-17 9 PROBABLE ATTITUDE OF THE STATES. The appeararca of two Aus‘rian army corps on the extrema left of the German line near Basla shows ih.it Austria’s attention is for the time diverted from Servia, where this immense European struggle fi. :t began, says a Home paper. We1,004 words
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Article333 1914-09-17 9 GOVERNMENT AND WAGES PROBLEM. Alarmed at the Government notification bringing ihe Labour Code into full force again, Central Perak planters met at Ipoh Club this morning to discuss their position in the matter of paying wages, says the T.0.M.” Several visitors attended the meeting, among them being333 words
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Article68 1914-09-17 9 A new record on the Singapore-Bangkok run has been put up by the Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Kuala, reports the Siam Observer of September 9. The steamer heaved anchor at Singapore on Saturday last at 3 p.m., and dropped anchor at Bangkok on Tuesday at 10 a.m.68 words
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Article176 1914-09-17 9 Thursday, September 17. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 10.28 a.m. and 11.15 p.m. Low Water 4.42 a.m. and 5.10 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday, September 18. St. George’s Church, Special Service, 6 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Special Service, 6.30176 words
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1192 1914-09-17 9 CONDITIONS OF CONVERSION. The question of the conditions under which merchantmen may, in time of war, be converted into men-of-war for the service of the country under whose flag they were originally registered is one which international law—always inclined to consist of two strongly opposed camps1,192 words
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Article227 1914-09-17 9 Penang, September 17. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 45 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36 Mutton227 words
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Advertisement54 1914-09-17 9 You judge tne since ity of silver by the liali-rcark. The sincerity of an advertisement may be estimated by the consistency of its apptarance. If advertisements appear persistently in the press, it is evident they are honest and worth your while to reply to. If they were not, they could54 words
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Advertisement218 1914-09-17 9 y x X Ifl ,en X me xllil i’ Snowl r rade Mark) W U; ul and successful means ring the beauty of the I and prevent wrinkles ■||fl ind inflammation keeps M :ar and youthful. xzfJlflT J D I hts and Stores yAJk/wk w Wl H A nffl Wellcome218 words
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Article832 1914-09-17 10 OFFICERS OF THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SECTION. The soldiers of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force marched through Sydney on August 18 to the enthusiastic plaudits of many thousands of spectators. It was a splendid turnout and the fine physique and bearing of the men won the heartiest commendations. Brass832 words
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Article230 1914-09-17 10 To fight or not to fight That is the question. Whether ’tis safer for the German to suffer The slights and threats of supercilious England, Or, to take arms agains a North Sea of troubles. And, by opposing end them To storm to shell No more 1230 words
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Article178 1914-09-17 10 DAY OF INTERCESSION. Calcutta, September 5. At the suggestion of the Comnrssioner of Police, Calcutta, and the Cha'rman of Calcutta Corporation, it has been arranged that to-morrow, which is to be observed as a universal Day of Intercession in the Churches, all theatres and music halls178 words
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Article79 1914-09-17 10 Paris, Aug. 24—Genera! Pau. who distinguished himself in last week’s fighting against the Germans in the Mulhausen district, is a veteran of the Franco Prussian war of 1870, in which he lost his right hand. He is of the dashing typ at dis one of the most79 words
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Article56 1914-09-17 10 Vandover and the Brute, by Frank Norris the Judge’s Chair, by Eden Pbillpotts John Barleycorn, by Jack London the North Sea Problem, by Percival A. Hislam Get many and Englat d, by J.A. Cramb Parliamentary White Paper respecting the European Crisis, 1914 War Map of Europe, by Alexander56 words
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Advertisement893 1914-09-17 10 PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY BY USING AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter IB 888 |M Paid-up Capita! £1.200,001 H l Wi Bk S HI h B 8818 Reserve Fund B R VRI B Bl EBB 888 AMI B WW Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00' Head Office 111 manIIMI I 38,893 words
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Article249 1914-09-17 11 BERLIN LIBEL ON THE U. S. AMBASSADOR. Official war news is now being issued by the German authorities through their wireless stations. Among the samples of this official news, which was received by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, are the following The complete capture of Liege. Sinking249 words
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Article349 1914-09-17 11 Aid of Territorial Associations. The following circular was issued on August 10 to the Lords Lieutenant of counties and cba rmen of the Territorial Force County Associations War Office, London, S.W., August 7th, 1914. Sir, —In the present grave emergency the War Office looks with the349 words
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Article80 1914-09-17 11 A mixed commission of Dutch and German authorities made a tour along the frontier of the Province of Overijsel before the outbreak of the war with the object or settling various questions regarding buildings on the frontier. According to the Treaty of Hanover it is forbidden to build80 words
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Article40 1914-09-17 11 Story of an Interrupted Wireless. The French steamer Formosa, which is bringing troops to France from Dakar (Fi each West Africa) intercepted a wireless message ordering the German cruiser Panther to capture her. The Formosa succeeded in escaping.40 words
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Advertisement934 1914-09-17 11 N.Y.K e Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. AL WF urn——!■■!■'! ■iiiii 111 If -|ijiiTnrriTmMMMß—W FROM A MOTHER’S POINT OF VIEW 9 too much cannot be said for the purity of Sunlight FilunPFAkl r iKir X Soap. Containing no harsh or strong ingredients Z LUKUrLAIi 1/IINK/a an j containing no free934 words
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Advertisement56 1914-09-17 11 Man wants but little on this Earth, and that little is Good Health,” If he will but take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure when any sign of fever of dysentery is apparent, that good health he will surely possess. It is the standard medicine for internal complaints. Sold by Dispensariet and56 words
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Advertisement440 1914-09-17 11 Try what a refreshing, easily digested, and specially nourishing food beverage may be made with Benger’s Food in combination i with tea or coffee, cocoa or chocolate. I Benger’s Food, prepared with i fresh new milk forms a dainty and i delicious cream, rich in all the necessary i I440 words
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Advertisement1337 1914-09-17 12 British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ocean l— LIMITED. STEAM SHIP U„ m STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. For Port Swettenham an( j Singapore, ohiha mutual steam nav. co., no 'THK Companies' steamers are despatched For Singapore. Teluk Anson. ohi^^djapa^eryw^a^from t* homeward for London every fortnight v c Tongkah. Port Swettenham1,337 words
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