Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 August 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-08-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 181 VOL. LXXIII. TUESDAY. 10th AUGUST. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement888 1915-08-10 1 K-_y.JLrjoc= U YOU WANT IO SHIP, BUY OR SELL JRUB B E R fir OB TO FORWARD QOOD9 F to AflY PART ov raa WORLD ALLEh DENNYS Co., X 7. WIOM ram, NV IT NORTHAM HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO. 71 15 a 17A, northAm ROAD, PENANG. 7 Japan Mail Steamship Co.888 words
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Advertisement60 1915-08-10 1 ■onaaaaatiaqatMiaaDaaaaaaaoto g FOB SBO S X7OU can have the u Pinang 1 S X Gaaette N poeied every day. 8 for a whole year to yoor address. (LOCAL SUMCMIPTtON, SIP). O q Proportionate Quarterly and n g Half-yearly rates. o B Subscriptions are payable in advance and rwaittsnass should q60 words
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1456 1915-08-10 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The third ordinary gene al meeting of the members of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Ltd, was he’d in the offices of Messrs F. W. Barker and Co, the Se’retaries, Bank Buildings, Downing Street, Penang, yesterday, at noon. Mr. W. H. Thorne, Chairman1,456 words
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Article346 1915-08-10 2 One of the first of Malaya’s representatives to come back from the war is LanceC jrpora! Wi liam Ridsdale of rhe Middlesex Regiment, who arrived here on Saturday by the P «k O. Novara. Previous to the outbreak of war, Ridslale was d ting duty as346 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article111 1915-08-10 2 [To the Editor of the Pining Gtgette.’'] Sir,—The Band is really very good. The men are keen musicians and play well. Bat it is evident that it is impossible t> please everybody. When they play good stuff some people say how dull it is. Then when they111 words
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Article134 1915-08-10 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir.—l should like to know how assessments and general water rates for houses are arrived at. The*“e is a rich Towkay, living in a prominent road, who rents one house for $BO per month, and another for $lOO. Previous to this second134 words
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Article79 1915-08-10 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.” Sib,—l shall be obliged if any of your readers can identify the gentleman whose description is as follows Height 5. 10J Forehead Large and Brainy Complexion Florid Hair Grey and Scanty Mouth Small and firm Cain Determined Eyes Brown and Sympathetic79 words
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Article298 1915-08-10 2 A sampan accident, attended with fatal results, occurred on the night of the Ist inst on the Rangoon river. A Miss Lochrine, wh) was staying at the Royal Hotel, was preparing to come ashore from the Ellora was accompanied by the Chief Officer, Mr. Cooper. As she298 words
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Article59 1915-08-10 2 Calcutta, July 30. L’he enquiry into the recent ferry boat disaster, in which a br*at suidenly capsized n a>* Char-Jubilee, Noakhali, while crossing the river, has just c mplete!. It has transpired during the enquiry that there were more than 159 passengers in the boat and the59 words
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99 1915-08-10 2 Thay need no dirge, for Springtime fills All things with tribute unto them The music of the daffodils Shall be a soldier’s requiem Among a thousand hills 11. Blow, golden trumpets, mournfully. For all the golden youth tnat’a fled, Fur all the shattered dreams that99 words
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Article848 1915-08-10 2 BRITISH GENER-XLS REMINISCENCES. The fact that the Germanic nations now at war with half Europe hssmT possible the revelation of many episode military, diplomat© and others—which been withheld from public knowledge r of consideration for the fetnceptibilitieg < nations* with whom the western natiJ/ were at848 words
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Advertisement844 1915-08-10 2 WANTED FOR BAGAN LU AR N OT 2 C E T, h ‘T o h A T'“ ‘P 1 f the /JIT IWCTHI ATinw 24th July, 1915, I purchased from OIL INsI ALLAIIUIN. Cheah Qgik Sgow the buaioeM o£ the CHINESE CLERK with knowledge of George Town Kiuem», Kuda Kangsar844 words
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Article931 1915-08-10 3 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Alor Star, August 7. Mr. Hillary of the Detective department in Penang has been appointed Chief Inspector of Police for North Kedah. A Malay youth of 16 was drowned in the Alor Star river, close to the rice mill. The poor boy was subject)931 words
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Article911 1915-08-10 3 HOW SHE COULD HELP THE ALLIES. Diplomacy, that hard-worked handmaiden of War, is at present deeply, engaged with the of Bulgaria, writes O. Raymond Drey in a Home Paper. Extra ordinary efforts on the part of the Allies to bring her iuto the war, and on911 words
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Article576 1915-08-10 3 ENTHUSIASM IN HYDE PARK. Sergeant Michael O’Leary V.C., of the Irish Guards, was the centre of a remarkable demonstration in Hyde Park on July 10. The demonstration was organised by the United Irish League to welcome Sergeant O’Leary and to encourage recruiting among London Irishmen. By two o’clock576 words
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Article332 1915-08-10 3 The deed for which Sergeant O’Leary won the V.C. was done by a lonely man There were in the storming of that second barricade no companions of the V.C., and the man who received the most astonishing welcome from London impressed the onlooker as being again absolutely332 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article314 1915-08-10 3 Allahabad, August 3—At the Allahabad High Court, yesterday, Mr. Justice Rafique and Sir P. C.* Banerji decided a murder appeal, the crime in which was committed eighteen years ago. Appellant was one Rastum, a camel driver, who was charged with having killed with an axe, Saidullab, on314 words
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Article119 1915-08-10 3 Reports are being received from all parts of India of the religious ceremonies, meetings and volunteer parades held yesterday in connection with the War Anniversary. In Calcutta the Volunteer forces of the city marched round the maidan, and attended service in the churches, meetings being held by the119 words
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Article69 1915-08-10 3 Calcutta, July 27.—A Government Resolution on the Calcutta Police Report states The treatment of hostile aliens on the outbreak of the war threw a heavy additional burden of work on the Commissioner. He was assisted by twelve gentlemen who rendered invaluable service as Special Constables in69 words
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Article55 1915-08-10 3 Calcu fca, July 30*—The Government of India have decided to establish a permanent commercial nauseam n Calcutta as part of the Department of Commercial Intelligence. The museum will contain samples of manufactured aud other goods exported from and imported into India The Director-General of Commercial Intelligence55 words
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Article61 1915-08-10 3 Lahore, Joly 31.—The hearing of the Lahore conspiracy case was concluded yesterday. It is expected the commissioners will take about five or six weeks to write out the judgment. During the past few months ten vernacular daily papers of Lahore have ceased publication, and one was suspended.61 words
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Article62 1915-08-10 3 Madras, July 24.—“ Anti-Hnn writes* Ti e following extract from a letter received ftom a friend in England will no doubt int rest r our -endere. One of our airmen lately vent up, flying a German flig, and in a very short time he received 2862 words
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Article26 1915-08-10 3 Simla, August 3.—Matters are proceeding briskly in regard to the preparation of munitions in Indie, and special investigations are being made regarding explosives.26 words
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Article25 1915-08-10 3 Penang The E. AO. Hotel, The Ciag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmouth Hoaae (Boarding.) Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ceylon Nuwara Elly*.25 words
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Advertisement345 1915-08-10 3 Weakness Debility IRON ’JELLOIDS/ the reliable tonic, strengthen T your blood and fortify your system against climatic t effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloids/ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weak- ness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks and other diseases.345 words
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Article1208 1915-08-10 4 The neutral Balkan States have been hesitating about taking sides for several reasons. One was their anxiety to complete harvesting operations, which are usually over by the end of July. It is not a simple question of siding with the Entente Powers or the Austrians1,208 words
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Article1153 1915-08-10 4 Apropos of yesterday’s paragraph relating to the winding up of alien enemy firms, the “Pioneer” mentions a ease brought to the notice of the Controller of Hostile Trading Firms, Bombay, by a deputation composed of members of the Bombay Traders’ Association, in which the enemy company was1,153 words
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Article35 1915-08-10 4 To-day’s quotation for unrhfined tin in Penang was $73.75 per picul, buyers, no sellers—an increase of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £l5O Spot, and £152 ss. three months.35 words
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Article591 1915-08-10 4 The output for Tongkah Compound dredge for month of July was 34 tons. Mrs, C. E. Cockram has sailed for Home. Mrs E. P. A. Taylor, whose huibanc died a few weeks ago, has left for Home. Mr. Leonard, of rhe Kuala Lumpur Magistracy, has been transferred to591 words
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Advertisement79 1915-08-10 4 Beware of Hirano Imitations. Substitutes are now being offered in this market, so insist upon having I REYNELL’S HIRANO K The only HIRANO bottled S from the original Tad a Spring at Hirano. SOLE AGENTS for the original HIRANO: g GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG. I Pritchard&Co., LIMITED, P£AM7VG IP OH.79 words
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Advertisement29 1915-08-10 4 E. 0. HOTEL. In aid of the War Belief Funds. Wednesday, 11th August, 10 p.m., “American Cabaret” By the Misses WOODS. ADMISSION FREE. A Note Collection during the performance.29 words
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Miscellaneous38 1915-08-10 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 0-11 a.tn. 6-27 a.m. 0- 3 p.m. 6 56 p m. 0-42 a.m. 6 58 a.m. 0-36 p.m. 7-24 p.m.38 words
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Article169 1915-08-10 5 latest developments. UNITY IN RUSSIA. GERMAN FAILURES IN FRANCE. There have been engagements in three reg ons in France, north of Arras, in the Argonne, where the fighting is of the hand grenade order, and in ths Vosges. Iq each sector the Germans were defeated, the fight ng169 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article72 1915-08-10 5 [Rruter’b Servicbs.] ACTIVITY IN THREE SECTORS. Copyright Telegrams (By Submarine Telegraph.) Pari?, August 10. There was violent fighting at Souchez and Neuville, in which the German attacks were completely defeated The grenade battle continues in the A.gonne, where the French are having the advantage. The Germans, in[Rruter’b Servicbs.] - 72 words
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Article525 1915-08-10 5 A special correspondent of the Times thus describes the conditions prevailing at the French front in the area compised by the Forest of Apremcnt and Bois le Pretre In the Forest of Aprement, in Bois le Pretre, the fighting still goes on day after day, but525 words
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Article38 1915-08-10 5 MINERS REFUSE TO WORK; Paris, August 9. It is reported that the disorders at Mons and Charleroi are increasing. The Belgian miners persistently refuse to work for the Germans, who are shooting the strikers.38 words
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Article52 1915-08-10 5 London, August 9. A postcard from a French prisoner in Westphalia, received in Paris, says that 5,000 French prisoners, specially chosen for birth and education, wore s^gtegated in a camp among marshe®, and were treated like convict», as reprisals for the alleged ill-treatment of German prisoners in the52 words
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Article106 1915-08-10 5 Details of an atrocious deed done at Peronne are published in the Amiens Memoria 1 Some shots had been fired at a German patrol, and the German authorities declared they had been aimed from the house of a bailiff named Derbecq. He tried to prove his innocence, showing106 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article408 1915-08-10 5 THE DEFENCE OF THE NAREW. London, August 9. A telegram f om Petrograd says tl e abandonment of the German attempt to enter Riga marks i he failure of a general scheme for forcing a battle with the retreating Russians, before they reach the Brest Litovsk line.408 words
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Article684 1915-08-10 5 Simplicity and lack of ostentation, says the Times’ special correspondent with the Russian Forces, are the leading characteristics of everything Russian in this war, and particularly of the Army. The two most simple men I have met are the Grand Dake Nicholas and General Alexsieff, who has684 words
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Article30 1915-08-10 5 A DEMENTI. London, August 9. Reuter learrs that all the rumours regarding Sweden beieg likely to abandon her neutrality are unfounded. Her relations with Russia are most friendly.30 words
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Article27 1915-08-10 5 Melbourne, August 9. The Commonwealth has decided to establish a Metal Exchange on September 6th. Thereafter, all transactions must be conducted through the Exchange.27 words
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Turkey and. the Near East
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Article133 1915-08-10 5 ALLIES AND BULGARIA. Sofia, August 9. The Allies, on August 3id, replied to Bulgaria’s note of June 15tb. The newspapers attribute the reply, which was not expected at th s juncture, to a desire on the part of the Entente to anticipate the eventual conclusion of a Turco-Bulgarian133 words
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Article497 1915-08-10 5 A correspondent writes from Nish Io the Amsterdam* 1 Telegraaf —lt was generally asserted that if Italy inteivened in the war, Rumania, Bulgaria, ard Greece would soon follow. But this assertion seems to be unfounded. TLe.e is a feeling in the Balkans that the Italian497 words
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Article169 1915-08-10 5 A Dedeagatoh correspondent gives some interesting detail? of the situation in Constantinople The city is full of wounded. A very large proportion of them die owing to lack of medical care. All large schools and houses have been seized and converted into hospitals. The people are much169 words
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Article149 1915-08-10 5 Paris, Augu t 9. General Bailloud, the temporary French Commander at the Dardanelles, has i«su»d au Order, stating that Major-General A. Hu oter-Weston, commanding a British Corps there, has been compelled to leave on account of illness. General Sir lan Hamilton, in a despatch at the beginning149 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article169 1915-08-10 5 SURPRISE ATTACKS. Rome, August 9. Both Italian? and Austrians are fertile in expedients, in warfare, for surprise attacks. A communique records a daring feat by Alpinists, in the Tonale district. Climbing right along a difficult ridge of rocks, towering above Valde Monte, they surprised at dawn on169 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article27 1915-08-10 5 Loudon, Augu t 9. The British steamer R ivel, the Swedish steamer Malm Land, and the trawler Ocean Queen were sunk. The crews were saved.27 words
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Article30 1915-08-10 5 London, August 9. A despatch published at New York says that the German Admiralty confirms the announcement that a German submarine attacked the Cunard liner Orduna, without warning.30 words
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Article42 1915-08-10 5 THREE MINISTERS RESIGN. Tokio, August 10. A? a sequel to a political crisis, on July 30ih, Count Okutna remains Premier, but Baron Kate, Vice-Admiral Yashiro and Baron Wakatsuki, the Ministers respectively for Foreign Affairs, Marine, and Finance will resign.42 words
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Article181 1915-08-10 5 Paris, August 9. The French Chamber passed a Government bill for the purchase of wheat and floU r for the provisioning of the civil population. Writing on the question of German intrigues, a well-known Calcutta citizen states that he was travelling in Mesopotamia recently and had occasion181 words
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Article772 1915-08-10 5 DECISION RESERVED. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of alleged murder *t Chiu Kim Shin, a pupil of Sc. Xavier’s Institution, by one of the Assistant Masters, Tan Kim Hoe, on the morning of the 19th July, was concluded yesterday afternoun befoie Mr. V. G, Ezechiel. Mr.772 words
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Article137 1915-08-10 5 The following are th® latest quotations in our share listYesterday. T o-day. OS 03 Shabzs £> 3 a s M <n M v; Mining. Malayan Tin 31/- 32/6 28/6 30/6 TongkahO. 11/- 13/- 10/- 11/6 Tongkab H. $l5 slsj sl4} Uensral. Duff Dev. sl} sl} sl| $1.6&137 words
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Article1258 1915-08-10 6 REMARKABLE EXPERIENCES. la th) first few day* of last November ths German raider Emden w*o caught the Cocos groap of the Ke ding Islands and destroyed. On April 29 of this year, over fire months later, fourteen men straggled into the city of Damascus, all that were left1,258 words
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Article350 1915-08-10 6 Spsaking at the annual meeting of bhe Burmah Oil Coy., the Chairman said I have no doubt th «n nr»®, if net all, of you real at the time in the newspapers about the bombardment of M-dras by the Emden on the night of September 22,350 words
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Article127 1915-08-10 6 Effective Italian Artillery. London, July 27.—A special cablegram says prisoners tak n in the fight give interesting accounts of the effect of the fire of 500 massed tuns. The Telegraph’s Milan correspondent quote? a high officer as stating that the enemv thought they had gathered sufficient127 words
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Article137 1915-08-10 6 The Day of the 75 Gun." Madras, Ju’y 28.—Arrangements are being made on the initiative of French Tourists clubs to set apart a day to be called The Day uf the 75 in honour of France’s celebrated big sun which has so signally helped the Allies to maintain their arti'lery137 words
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Article72 1915-08-10 6 London, July 28.—The Russians resistance to the moat powerful attack of the whole war has evoked unqualified admiration of the Allies. Th-y have prolonged operations so that the real battle of Warsaw has scarcely begun and have compelled the Germans to employ meu and guns largely72 words
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Article504 1915-08-10 6 The directors’ report to th® shareholders for the yeur ended 31 *t May, 1915, states I that: The net profit for the year amounted to $26,947.93 as compared with $l4 942 54 in the previous year. To this must be added the sum of $22,628.19 brought504 words
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Article71 1915-08-10 6 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Malacca, Brit., 404, Dun, Aug. 10, Tongkah, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Trang, Brit., 73, William Pithie, Augt 10, Trang, gen., E. S. Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 278, Bergwitz Aug. 10, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Will-o-the-wisp, Brit., 148, Sampson, Augt 10, Deli, gen., G. R. siot71 words
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Article42 1915-08-10 6 To-dat. Indragiri for Deli and Langsa Japan for Singapore, China and Japan. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Mambang for Setul. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Klang for Port Swettepham and Singapore. Fooksang for Calcutta and Durban. Mary Austin for Asahan.42 words
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Article51 1915-08-10 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Mokbow. For Per Clos?. Alor Star (Kedah) Ban Lee 7 am. Alor Star (Kedah) Lian Choo 7 a.rr. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hok Canton 3 p.m. Langkatand Pangkalan Brandan Ban Whatt Soon 4 p.m. Bindings and Sitiawan Pangkor 4 p.m. Thubsdat.Tongkah Malacca 451 words
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Advertisement265 1915-08-10 6 MOTHERS NEED NOT SUFFER. Mothers as a ru’e overlook how much their good health depends on regular hours of rest and relaxation. It is all very well such as nursing prevent a mother taking the necessary leisure, or on occasions when considerations of her health prevent her enj wing exercise265 words
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Advertisement128 1915-08-10 6 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. PENANG. GREAT SALE CONTINUES DAILY THROUGHOUT AUGUST. Bargains in All Departments. Great Sale- of m—■———■— Ladies Millinery Outfitting O 1 Woollen Coats. I d 1 Great Sale of Ladies Blouses Fancy Neckwear of Window Ladies Shoes i Dressing Gowns I; Skirts. Great Sale of fl \T128 words
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Advertisement114 1915-08-10 6 ORIGINALITY ITEMS OF CLINCHER ORIGINALITY The FIRST DETACHABLE PNEUMATIC TYRE INVENTED to which design EVIIRY BEADED EDGE TYRE of to-day is constructed. The FIRST ONLY PLANTATION RUBBER MOTOR TYRE to secure an R.A.C. certificate for a 5,000 M T road test. The FIRST in FACTORY ER being made in the114 words
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MALAYAN AIR FLEET.
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75 1915-08-10 7 The Hon. Treasurer tends us the following list of farther contributions to the above Fand, forwarded tj the Cnartercd Bank, Penang. Balance on August 7 ...$30,855 50 Pay given by some members of 4 A’ Company, Penang Volunteers 40.00 Govt Servants in the75 words
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Article39 1915-08-10 7 Balance on August 7 $3,352.05 Pay given by some members of A Company, Penarg Volunteers 30.42 Mr and Mrs Wilson, Oaled nia Estate 100.00 Balance on August 9 $3,482 47 Amount previously acknowleged ~.$13,457.11 Total ...$16,939.5839 words
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Article68 1915-08-10 7 MESSAGE FROM THE KING. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 9. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Art hur Young, has received a cable from the Rigfit Hon. A. Bonar Law, Secretary of State fur the Colonies, expressing the thanks of His Majesty the King to the68 words
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Article430 1915-08-10 7 A PROCLAMATION. The Nish correspondent of the Near East,” in a letter, da*-ed the 12th June, describing the rec nt Serbian action in Albania, abates that the Albanian tribes favourable to Serbia, and also the people of Serbian nationality dwelling in Albania had joined the Serbian standard.430 words
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Article118 1915-08-10 7 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow >— Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mr and Mrs H J Sinclair v Mrs Adamson and Swan (8); Mrs Dennys and R T Reid v Mrs Ebden and J Seller (7); Mr and Mrs F T Kinder v Mrs Low and Mrs118 words
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Article30 1915-08-10 7 London, Augnst 10*. The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/4f. Para to arrive Oct.-Dec. 2/4. [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Ce.]30 words
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Article102 1915-08-10 7 have to enlarge the Kiel Canal.—JNew York Telegraph.” RUBBER OUTPUTS FOR JULY. The following are the outputs for July:— Henrietta lbs. 24,498 Laras Sumatra 2,318 Lower Perak 6,500 Sungei Matang 14,045 Trafalgar 2,806 China is now in a position to appreciate the high cosc of peace at any pricehave to enlarge the Kiel Canal.—JNew York Telegraph.” - 102 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-10 7 [ABDULLA] =1 R 8 I AbduJm Smoking Mixture. 1 II i MIXTURE g KHC I PQICE 80 cfs. PEP }lb. TIM JtfSn T' E S i OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. »<?’•” II S i— i 1 SOLE IMPORTERS: j Hibbert, Woodroffe Co., Ltd., S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). WiOTiiii’i! SHERRY IS AN EXCELLENT56 words
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Advertisement129 1915-08-10 7 WOOD-MILNf TYRES. A Triumph of British Skill and Enterprise. The never ending testimony in favour of WOOD-MILNE TYRES is unique in its simple, strong statement of fact. Large and Fresh Consignment just received. FOR PRICES APPLY [THE TAI SENG Motor Repairing Co. 61, BURMAH ROAD. ?.ti ———w HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s129 words
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Advertisement2187 1915-08-10 8 p. &o. |L intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Oo«, Ltd, Ocean Steam Navigation Co. RriTISH INDIA For I I r*®- STEAMSHIP <», m. f lURbB». I Iwn ILlSil*" Pon Bwert.nb.in and SlngapTS:Every Tuesday, P“' and Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all tIIU NA VIC A TIAN CAMPA NY ITA OHIMA UTUAL2,187 words
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