Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 November 1914
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Title Section20 1914-11-18 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 267 VOL. LXXII. WEDNESDAY. 18th NOVEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement965 1914-11-18 1 Emr~ra— rx~~»« innaaojLi-iiLTinrj If YOU WANT TO SHIP, I BUY OR SELL n RU B B ER FORWARD GOODS Q to AMY PART or th« WORLD GO TO C ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7. UNION BTRIET. P n u ■—irr—if a-■ i-rr i N Y< K LIPTON’S TEAS sun of life965 words
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Advertisement52 1914-11-18 1 iaaooaaiaDDnaiDacuoßaaoan FOR S3O Y7OU can have the Pinang n 5 X Gaaette posted every day J ’•’hole year to your address. 3 O-OCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). Proportionate Quarterly and g Half-yearly rates. a g Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittancee should I boaddrvsaedto g PUMMfI OAZETTK HtKM US. Peeaa». U52 words
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Article3742 1914-11-18 2 FROM LONDON TO PENANG. an eventful voyage. [Special to the Pinang [No. 2.] On board the S. S. Derbyshire Oct. 16. We arrived off Malta without further incident, and the a. s. Derbyshire receiving a favourable message, proceeded on her way to Port Said, where we arrived3,742 words
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Article189 1914-11-18 2 Quarantine restriction? have been declared against the sub-districts of Babat and Poetgoet of Lamongan district for plague. The grandson of the Sultan of Djocja, Partokoesoemo, has died of smallpox at the age of 35 years. The salt warehouses at Loemenep have collapsed. On investigation it was shown that189 words
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Article91 1914-11-18 2 The following table will show the strength of the Russian Fleet now in the Black Sea. -6 a Battleships a» Name. g S 8 g o o a, jHO CL so O Evstaff 12,733 1911 4 12-in. 16 731 I. Zlatoust 1910 636 Panteleimon91 words
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107 1914-11-18 2 The steamer Minerva, of the KNSM, has been seized at Constantinople, and the cargo forcibly taken out by the Military authorities. The Dutch Ambassador protested very sharply with the result that the Grand Vizier personally apologised and gave the assurance that sucn a thing107 words
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Article791 1914-11-18 2 DISCOVERY OF BURIED ARTILLERY IN POLAND. London, November 2.—The Morning Post’s Petrograd corre pondent telegraphs that the German? have placed on the graves of their dead in East Prussia trophies, helmets, etc., but no crosses, whereas large mounds have been left in Poland surmounted by crosses, The791 words
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Advertisement112 1914-11-18 2 Do Not Despair even if you have suffered through dreary dismal days and hideous nights with the affliction of a swollen knee. Do not despair even though physicians and remedies have given you no relief. Little’s Oriental Balm is what you used It will cause the swelling to disappear, and112 words
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Article3311 1914-11-18 3 THIRTY SHELLS A MINUTE. THRILLING PERSONAL NARRATIVE. Mr. Lucien Arthur Jones, the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle wag in Antwerp right through the bombardment, and only left the luckless city as the Germans entered it. In the attached narrative he draws a vivid picture of the3,311 words
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Article286 1914-11-18 3 To be asked to lecture to the Royal Geographical Society not on your own exploits is the next thing to getting the O.M. Mr. Rudyard Kipling’s lecture some months ago (when, incidentally, he uncovered the great subject of the smell of places) was a recent instance. I see286 words
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Article91 1914-11-18 3 Faithfull-Fisher. The marriage took place at the British Residency, Taipin?, btfure the Senior Marriage Registrar, Mr. N. N. Kendal), of Mr. Ferdinand Fortescue Faithfall, third son of the late Rev. George Faithfull, Rector of Stowington, Sussex, and Miss Frances Ellen Fisher, second daughter of the late Henry91 words
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Advertisement580 1914-11-18 3 TO LET FROM the let October, 1914, Compound House, No. 63, Northam Road, lately in the occupation of Capt. S. R. Perkins. For particulars apply to KENNEDY Co. 953—u c SADDLERY FOR SALE. ONE New Set Breast Collar Brown HARNESS, hand sewn by Parker Sons, St. Martin’s Lane, London, also580 words
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Advertisement61 1914-11-18 3 Oil Gas Power. Diesel, Semi-Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants—Enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. Agents “The Borneo Coy., Ltd., Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang,” who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running.61 words
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Advertisement591 1914-11-18 3 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA; AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reeerve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Ornes: 38, BIBHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Bataria Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembac Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe Singapore591 words
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Article1180 1914-11-18 4 The colossal character of the war is brought vividly home to all by the financial facts stated by Mr. Asquith in asking for a vote of two hundred and twenty-five millions. Already a hundred millions have been expended in the actual conduct of military operation", and1,180 words
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Article845 1914-11-18 4 REQUIEM HIGH MASS FOR VICTIMS. In the Church of the Assumption, Penang, this morning, a service of Requiem was held for the victims of the French torpedo destroyer Mousquet, which was sunk off Muka Heart by the Emden on the 28th of last month. There was845 words
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Article809 1914-11-18 4 8. F. P.” The health of H.H. the Sultan of Selaugor, k.c.m a., is improving. Mr. G. D. Lucas, Acting Senior Warden of Mines, will be going on leave in December. The H.A.C. (Infantry) now in France, with whom are Messrs. A. Irving and St. Alban Smith,—“ 8. F. P.” - 809 words
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Advertisement121 1914-11-18 4 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID 96 per cent Guaranteed. Packed in demijohns of 44 lbs. each Immediate Shipments from Japan. Write for Price. THE EASTERN TRADING Co., Penang. N.B.— The above acid is guaranteed to be free from all traces of copper. HW (ANpAUTO I PIANO 1 For $5OO. IlTheX ROBINSON Co...121 words
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Advertisement32 1914-11-18 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM' PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. Aa hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairsland Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers Proprietors.32 words
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Advertisement49 1914-11-18 4 Nineteen Tamils and one Malay were this morning charged by Mr.. P. T. Allen, Assistant Pio tec tor of Chinese, before Mr. V.. G. Ezechiel, Second Magistrate, with being members of an unlawful assembly at No 32a, Dato Kramat Road yesterday. The hearing was fixei for the 25th iast.49 words
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Article404 1914-11-18 5 HEAVY BOMBARDMENT IN THE NORTH. GERMAN CODP DE MAIN FAILS. PRINCE OF WALES AT THE FRONT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 17, 1-21 p m. A Paris communque says Along the Yser canal, from Nieuport to above Dixmude, there is nothing but a simple cannonade. At404 words
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Article528 1914-11-18 5 FIGHTING IN EAST PRUSSIA. Recd. Nov. 18, 12-35 a.m. A Petrograd communique says After a victorious battle at Warsaw, the Germans in retreating, completely destroyed the railways, compelling us to rebuild even the smallest aqueducts. Thus the enemy gradually succeeded in reaching their own territory, snd528 words
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Article257 1914-11-18 5 A MILLION A DAY. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith proposed the vote of two hundred and twentyfive millions. He said the recent vote of a hundred millions had been expended on the actual conduct of military operations, loans to our Allies, and the securing of257 words
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Article170 1914-11-18 5 SEVERE GERMAN LOSSES. British Regiments Commended. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 18, 9-46 a.m. A soldier at the front has sent Home a Brigade Order of Brigadier-General Bulfi'i describing how the First and Second Brigades recaptured the trenches at Bixschoote and the Langemarck road on170 words
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Article116 1914-11-18 5 NEGRI SEMBILAN PLANTERS PROTEST. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, November 18. The Committee of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association has passed a resolution expressing grave alarm at the recent proposal of the F. M. S. Government for the postponment of State Works, and the consequent116 words
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Article154 1914-11-18 5 NATIONAL MONDMENT. BURIAL IN ST. PAUL’S. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 17, 1-41 p.m. Government motions will be made in both Houses of Parliament to-morrow for a national monument to Earl Roberts. Commons’ Regret. In the House of Common?, Mr. Asquith expressed the regret154 words
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Article50 1914-11-18 5 EARL ROBERTS’ HARDIHOOD. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 18, 9-46 a.m. The Daily Mail correspondent in France says when Earl Roberts learned that the Indian troops were parading to receive him without their greatcoats, he discarded his coat, despite protests, and thus caught a chill.—Reuter.50 words
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Article40 1914-11-18 5 EXPORT PROHIBITIONS. [P. G. Special Cable.'] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, November 17. The Government now prohibits the export of rubber, tea and coffee from the United Kingdom. United Sumatra interim dividend is 6] per cent.40 words
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Article71 1914-11-18 5 Messrs. Allen Dennjs Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender yesterday, when 24,400 lbs. were sold Smoked Sheet $lO6 to $ll5 Plain 72 100 Unsmoked Sheet 68 82 No. 1 Crepe No. 2 Crepe 88 No.71 words
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Article15 1914-11-18 5 OUTPUT FOR OCTOBER. The following is an output for Oct. Kuala Pergau lbs. 8,00015 words
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Article48 1914-11-18 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 18. There is a general advance in produce prices, which to-day are Gambier 7 Cube First 9 Second 8.50 Black Pepper 18.50 White 35.50 Tapioca 3.85 Copra Bali 8.50 Pontianak 7.75 Best 8.60 Sarawak Sago flour 3 Brunei 2.7548 words
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Article241 1914-11-18 5 Mr. G. D. McLEAN’S APPEAL. In the Supreme Court, Penang, before Mr Justice Ebdeu, yesterday afeeruoon, the appeal was commenced of Mr G D McLean against the sentence of Mr G A Hall, District Judge, of three months’ simple imprisonment on each of two charges of criminal breach241 words
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204 1914-11-18 5 FIVE YEARS FOR OWNER OF A TOY." On 28th October the wireless operator at Sabang discovered that a strange wireless machine was taking or sending messages in the near vicinity. He promptly gave information to the Military authorities, who at once proceeded to search204 words
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Article148 1914-11-18 5 RETURNING FROM BANISHMENT.” CHARGE AGAINST A HOKIEN. The preliminary enquiry in the case in which a Hokien Chinese is charged with unlawfully returning from banishment was held in Penang by Mr. Ezechiel this morning. Accused is Sia Poh Chuan, who was banished from the F.M.S. some time ago. His arrest148 words
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Article148 1914-11-18 5 ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT. Mohamed Ibrahim, the Indian Mahommedan, who appeared before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel last week on the charge of causing a false alarm by telling others that the Germans were bombarding Singapore and were about to occupy Penang and take over the Government, was again brought148 words
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Article561 1914-11-18 5 HOW BEBEL PREDICTED DISASTER 14 YE’ARS AGO. DEFEAT CERTAIN." In view of the war spirit displayed by the German Socialists, it is interesting to recall the truly prophetic words of their late great leader, Augustus Bebel, who, as far back as 1900, in a booklet entitled The561 words
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Article206 1914-11-18 5 Page 2.—-In War Time. Page 3.—Last Hours in Antwerp R. G. S, Honours A Perak Wedding. Page 4.—The Sinews of War; Social and Personal; Loss of the Mousquet. Page s.—Telegrams Warned the Kaiser Supreme Court. Page 6.—Britain and the New World The Soldier’s Wife Officers Killed. Page206 words
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Article774 1914-11-18 6 A FURTHER LIST. London, October 31.—The Marquis of Lansdowne’s eon, Lord Charles George Francis Fitzmaurice, was killed in action yesterday. Lieut E Antrobus, Grenadier Guards. Lieutenant V Bransbury, Lincolns. Captain Colby, Grenadiers. Lieut Cowan, Scots Fusiliers. Lieut Deane, Warwicks. Lieutenant J D Dennis, Field Artillery. Captain J S774 words
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Article293 1914-11-18 6 Swiss Hopes for British Victory. The Journal de Geneve of Monday, October 5, contains a leading article on the Swiss interest in the war. After explaining the objects of British policy and why Great Britain may be trusted to defend Swiss independence, the writer continues293 words
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Article423 1914-11-18 6 PRIZES AT ALEXANDRIA. A Government of India Department of Commerce and Industry Press communique states: It is understood that the following enemy vessels have been detained at Alexandria pen ling the orders of the local Prize Court :—Sudmark, Paros, Haidar Pascha, Annie R'ckmers, Lauterfels, and Werdenfels for423 words
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Article273 1914-11-18 6 The New Way of Paying Allowances. The new system of paying allowances to the wives of soldiers has into operation in Manchester, as elsewhere. The arrangements are now considerably simplified. Formerly the amounts due could only be obtained at a general post office, but they can now273 words
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Advertisement86 1914-11-18 6 JHHV HF contractors to ■Q gg ,ff .A, M The British War Office, India Office, aiO; QH jB B BB gf B Agt 11 Admiralty, The Straits Settlements, and B JJ4, U Malay States Government MH H. M. THE KING. Hospitals, Etc., Etc. 5j —i S RICHEST AW PUREST MM86 words
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Advertisement49 1914-11-18 6 Beware of that chill which strikes you in the loins if disregarded, serious disease will follow. A dose or two of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, taken immediately the trouble is noticed, throws off all bad symptoms. Never be without it in the home. Sold everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Article498 1914-11-18 7 ANNUAL REPORT. The Directors’ ie f ort to shareholders for the year ended June, 3Jth 1914, states the following calls became payable during the financial year under review 50 cents per share payable on or before 30th September, 1913. 50 cents per sha-e payable on498 words
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85 1914-11-18 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Nov. 13 ...$27,644 48 Lim Seng Kin Neoh 50.00 Manager and Staff of Bertarn Estate ***** Balance on Nov. 17 ...$28,064.48 BELGIAN RELIEF85 words
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Article58 1914-11-18 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at th-) Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Fantasia Terguato Tasso Donizetti 2. Two Step What the Girls are Fond oj ...Gilbert 3. Selection Les Hugonotes Meyerbeer 4. Grand Waltz the Concert' ...Mattei 5. Song58 words
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Article771 1914-11-18 7 NO DIVIDEND OWING TO WAR. The fourth annual general meeting of the Tanah Merah Es-ate, Ltd., was held on October 28th, at Shanghai. Mr. C. R. Burkill presided, and the other directors present were Me a srs. E. T. Byrne and Chun Bing-him. The Chairman said:—Gentlemen, the771 words
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Article534 1914-11-18 7 A STRATAGEM FOILED. Delhi, November 10.—The Viceroy has received the following from the Secretary of State The f .Bowing extract from the report of an officer attached to the Indian staff illustr.tes the devices employed by the enemy in trench warfare.—The audacity of the enemy cannot be534 words
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Article242 1914-11-18 7 Penang, November 18, 1914. 8; P. Tapioca s3j sales. M. P. Tapioca $3.75 buyers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. White Pepper $33 sellers. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace SHO nom Mace Pickings s—nom: or no market. Cloves $5O nominal. Nutmegs242 words
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Article198 1914-11-18 7 i MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S STATEMENT. THE NEW TAXES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 18, 2-14 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George, in the House of Commons, made a financial statement. He said he was making proposals nob merely to meet increased expenditure to 31st March, but198 words
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Article190 1914-11-18 7 PREMIER’S EULOGY. Recd. Nov. 18, 2-10 p m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith put forward a motion for the erection of a public monument to Earl Roberts. The Premier paid a moving tribute to the man who fought his way up, unaided, save by190 words
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Article63 1914-11-18 7 —Reuter. PROSPECTS OF GREAT BATTLE. Petrograd, November 18. The enemy have falbn back on the Gumbinnen-Anger u?g front but sti 1 occupy the Vistula and Warta fronts, where events «re now assuming the character of a big battle. The Germans are in g eit force. We are.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Advertisement750 1914-11-18 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ASBESSME NT NOTICE. Under Section 61 of Ordinance VIII of 1913. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing tLe Annual Valuation of and Rates imposed on all buildings and lands situate within the North East and South West Districts, Penang Island, for the year 1915 will be750 words
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Advertisement27 1914-11-18 7 Proved by independent Scientific investigation to have a Body-Build-ing Power of 10 to 20 times the amount taken. P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. S&ndil&nds, Buttery S’ Co.27 words
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Advertisement22 1914-11-18 7 Messrs Co. inform us that the following are he quotations for rubb-r on -pot in London Plantation Ist la ex creje ?/l22 words
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Advertisement557 1914-11-18 7 NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OF THE SHIRIFF OF PENANB, The undersigned is instructed to take possession and put up for sale By Public Auction, To the Highest Bidders, .On Friday, the 20th Nor., 1914 AT 11 A.M., At the Archway of Logan's Buildings The undermentioned property belonging to GRAHAM557 words
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Miscellaneous53 1914-11-18 7 The Straits Cinema, Location:—PENANG ROAD. Speciality: LATEST PATHE PRODUCTIONS Absolutely the leading Premier Show in Penang and the People’s Favourite Rendezvous. Newest Films of Latest Features in Bi-weekly Changes. For particulars vide Handbills. Tan Boon Peng, Proprietor. George Town Kinematograph. PENANG’S£PREMIER SHOW KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every53 words
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Advertisement1271 1914-11-18 8 R ritish India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ocean MsfeT 1 L.M.TBD, s,£M IP*** SWA» NAVIGATION company, tn. For Port Swettenham and Singapore. THB0 1 from Liverpool outwards for the Strait 1 For Singapore. Teluk Anson. 5. rp. < g One outward steamer each month extends u i 1 9 Vancouver,1,271 words
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