Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 August 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-08-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833,. No. 191 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 23rd AUGUST. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement931 1915-08-23 1 E-n in, "Bn HTn HU IH fXZ u YOU WANT TO BHIP, BUY OR SELL J •V B B E R j. OR TO forward ooods r ANY PART OT TH! WORLD F GO TO J ALLER DENNYS Co., 7, DIIOK BTRKKT. THE PINANG GAZETTE.” nDtnnnnnnnnnnnnannnunnEiannnni&n SLJKM I sF’E British931 words
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Advertisement63 1915-08-23 1 g FOB >BO H X7OU can have the “Pinang g X Gamete posted every day n for a whole year to your address. a (LOCAL SBBSCItiPTION, $27). C n Proportionate Quarterly and g g Half-yearly rates. g q Subscriptions are payable in c advance and remittances should g bo addressed63 words
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Article1279 1915-08-23 2 A SERIOUS INVASION. As if she has not sufficient to do in struggling to geb the be:ter of the extraordinary economic conditions that the present war has given rise to, Egypt is now being called upon to combab a visitation from an old enemy—the locust. For two1,279 words
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Article501 1915-08-23 2 Returning to the Trenches. You then take a sharp turn to the right until you observe the beam of a searchlight playing across the field in front of you You then lie flat on the ground and pretend you are not in France at all, and501 words
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129 1915-08-23 2 Mr. Edgar Rees, the Welsh Football Union referee, in a letter from the front, relates a touching incident told him by a Belgian officer. The Belgian officer,” he writes, was delighted to meet a Welshman Producing an empty cigarette packet, he told me129 words
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Advertisement1365 1915-08-23 2 p atcs f or WANTED. POLICE NOTICE, facial Advertisements. T HORO E 1 G S I A Y Pet 6 e ?T THE Reserve Force an! Ciril Guard Visual Auveruseineiu» 1 neaced NURSE reqeired to take Ordinance XII of 1915 baring come charge of child ouu year old. Good salary1,365 words
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Advertisement658 1915-08-23 2 DEEBOOK DREDGING N. L. NOTICE is hereby given that the Board have decided to hi Q3 r 5,000 reserved shares in the Capital of thj. Company at 12s. 61. per of which 2i. 6 1. is payable on application and 10 on allotment. J Applications for these shares are now658 words
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Article, Illustration1219 1915-08-23 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 29th July, 1915. An Impressive Spectacle. Intercession Day” on Sunday was observed all over London, not only in the Anglican Churches, but aincn’ the Nonconformist bodies as well. The outstanding feature, of course, was the great procession to St. Paul’s, headed by the Bishop1,219 words
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Article216 1915-08-23 3 Cbnbor’s Ban on thh Nude. A specia’ly invited audience has just expressed at the West End Cinema an opinion upon Hypocrites,” a film that was banned by the Censor. If the film met with approval a white card had to be placed in a ballot-box; if,216 words
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Article484 1915-08-23 3 DISMISSAL FOR RESIGNING WITHOUT LEAVE. GRAVE DERELICTION OF DUTY. The following circular despatch received by His Excellency the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for general information Downing Street, July 16, 1915. Sir, —I have the honour to inform you that it484 words
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Article250 1915-08-23 3 German*’ Condemnation of the Kaiser. Germany’s arti-war party is actively at work. Among its latest propaganda is a manifesto issued from Rotterdam to associates and friends in Europe and America” by the committee of the German Hnmanitv League. It says For nearly a year a devastating250 words
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Advertisement140 1915-08-23 3 Violent Methods Are unnecessary to conquer that bitter enemy of civilization Rheumatism. All it forms, including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely and inexpensively by the Little’s Oriental Balm. No matter how much pain your Rheumatism is causing you. No matter if you have tried a dozen oils, ointments140 words
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Article153 1915-08-23 4 [Reuter's Services]. BY BRITISH SUBMARINE IN BALTIC. Copyright Tt >egr.'ms.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Petroeard, August 22. A Russian official te'egram sa} s a British submarine torpedoe i a Gorman cruiser in the Baltic. Battle in Gulf of Riga. STRONG GERMAN FLEET. Petrograd, August 21. A Russian communique[Reuter's Services]. - 153 words
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Article179 1915-08-23 4 PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG’S LE TTER. London, August 21. The Press Bureau pub’ishes a letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg to Mr Churchill, in which he says I have noticed that the newspapers have, unauthorised, publi-hed a p-ivate note of mine, concerning my action when in charge179 words
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Article14 1915-08-23 4 London, August 21. The British Government has declared o itton absolute contraband.14 words
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Article25 1915-08-23 4 London, August 21. Colonel Swindon's appointment as Secret'rv of the Imperial Defence Committee is only during the temporary absence of C donel Hankey.25 words
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Article28 1915-08-23 4 London, August 21. A cotton warehouse owne I by the Liverpool Warehousing Company, at Bootle, was gutted by fire, several thousand pounds damage being don''.28 words
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Article76 1915-08-23 4 London, August 22. The Times in an article hopes that when the Chancellor of the Exchequer has to raise fresh funds he will make efforts to tap the hoarded wealth of India, which could be done if the conditions of the Loan were sufficiently att-active, and76 words
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Article19 1915-08-23 4 London, August 21. Ehrlich, the inventor of Salvarsan, ha* died suddenly in his laboratory in Homburg.19 words
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Article115 1915-08-23 4 A Blackburn officer, writing from the Dardanelles, says :—lf only we had unlimited high explosive shells this show would be over in a few weeks. 1 really mean it and all the ranks know it. I only wish you could impress on all at home, especially115 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article428 1915-08-23 4 A DESPERATE RESISTANCE. Amsterdam, August 21. A Ge w tnan cunmuiique says Novo Georgievsk te'l after a stubborn resistance. It was the enemy’s last bulwark in Polani. An enormous stock of war material was captured. Tie Kaiier went to Novo Georgievsk in order to piy the428 words
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Article41 1915-08-23 4 Petrograd, August 21. Russian fve brought d)wn a Z a puelin as it w?s aopmachi'ig Vilna. Twswofficers and the crew of eight were captured, The airship contained a small machine gun, and a quantity of explosive and keendiary bombs.41 words
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Article53 1915-08-23 4 London, August 21. Owing to the daily growth of anarchy in Persia,and an anti-British and anti Russian movement, Russia is increasing her troops in Persia. The Novoe Vremya learns that the Germans are purchasing copper articles throughout Per-ia and negotiating to buy old copper and bronze guns53 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article77 1915-08-23 4 Rome, August 22. Steady progress is being made in the various sectors, especially on Carso Plateau, where the Italians have made useful captures. Rival Air Attack». A squadron of Italian aeroplanes attacked, at dawn, an enemy a c rodrome near Gorizia. After bomba-ding it for half-an-hour, the squadron77 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article138 1915-08-23 4 THE CREW’S HEROISM. SCANDINAVIAN INDIGNATION. Copenhagen, August 23, Danes who witnessed the attack on EL3 say that the cew showed unexiraplei bravery. Every man was very calm, regarded, the German shooting with contempt and refu el to leave the -übmarine. The whole of the Scindinavian people accuse the138 words
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Article95 1915-08-23 4 Washington, August 22. The American Ambassador at Berlin has asked explanations in regard to the Arabic Meanwhile the Government is ascertaining the facts from other sources. Some days will likely elapse before the United States’ decision is taken. Undoubtedly the matter is viewed with extreme gravity.95 words
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Article168 1915-08-23 4 FOREIGN OFFICE STATEMENT. London, August 22. T 1 e Foreign office, in a statement regarding the declaration of cotton as contraband, gives figures cf imports of raw waste cotton to Scandinavia and Holland for the last three months, as compare! with the normal average importation for those168 words
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Article131 1915-08-23 4 Petrograd, August 23. A Russian communique says the enemy’s Fleet has left the Gulf of R’ga. Our land front remains firm in the region of Rua, uni iu the direction of Jacobstadt and Dvinsk, and towards the wes\ Novo Georgievsk. There has been no direct news from131 words
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Article14 1915-08-23 4 Russian torpedo boats lOO Turkish sailing ships in the Black Sea:14 words
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Article27 1915-08-23 4 Paris, August 23. A French commun que reports lively artillery duels and conflicts with trench weapons, bombs, and grenade?, at different points of the fron’,—Reu’er.27 words
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Article49 1915-08-23 4 [From Our Own Correspondent,] Singapore, August 23. The members of Singapore Straits Chinese Recrea’ion Club, at an “At Home on Saturday, congratulated the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng on his appointment to the Legislative Counci’. Th-re was a large attendance of influential Chinese.49 words
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Article50 1915-08-23 4 The Band will play tne following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection The Bohemian Girl ...Balfe 2. Cake Walk Cre-le Belle ...Lampe 3. Polka Retonr des Cham ...Waldteufel 4. Waltz Nuit Etoilee ...Waldteufel 5. March The Gladiator Sousa50 words
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Article266 1915-08-23 4 (Special Translated). The Austrians have shown great activity on the whole of the Montenegrin front and t specially in the neighbourhood of Grahovogatzko and on the borders of Herzegovina. An artillery encounter near Cattaro was followed by a heavy onslaught by the Austrian infantry, which was repulsed.266 words
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Article316 1915-08-23 4 The Batavia Niewsblad’s correspondent at Padang state that typhus has broken out there. Cases are occurring in the European community. Daring a thunderstorm which passed over Medan on the 18 h instant a wall in the back premises of the Orange Hotel was struck by lightning and damaged316 words
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212 1915-08-23 4 A considerable time ago says the “3.T.” we received as-u-ances from London that Sanatogen was in British hands and could legitimately be advertised in Briti-h newspapers. We mistrusted the statement, and refused the busine-s. Since then our attention has been drawn to two facts—(l) that the212 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article127 1915-08-23 4 The Allies PlansLondon, August 12.—The Allies’ general plans are not interrupted by the Russian retreat, which has no bearing oa the final result, and unless the enemy win a -übstiu. tial success, prolongs instead o f shortening the wtr which is contrary to Germany’s desire. The127 words
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Article100 1915-08-23 4 London, August 15.—Reuter’s New York correspondent says: The papers are commenting on the almost daily accidents befalling firms and pers ng working for the Allies. A bomb exploded under the bed of a man who fu’fi ed a large saddlery contract. A train carrying explosives to100 words
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Article81 1915-08-23 4 Loudon, August 11.—The Telegraph” Boulogne correspondent learns that General Von Bis iog (ex-Governor of Belgium) was relieved at his own request. He is stated to have written to a relation in Holland, declaim iog against the uncivilised stupid Belgians and adding The -lay is not far distant81 words
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Article88 1915-08-23 4 Reuter’s Ottawa correspondent (says a Pioneer cable of August 14, quotes the Maharaja of Kapurthala, who is at present the guest of the Duke of Connaught, te.ling a pressman that India is British to the core, and the outside forces which are trying to stir up88 words
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Article51 1915-08-23 4 London, August 10.—The Rotterdamsche Courant” publishes a report to the effect that all sea transport between Constantinople and the Dardanelles has bsen stopped owing to the British submarines. Everything is now railed to Kopru, 47 kilometres from Adrianopole, and thence conveyed by a good road via51 words
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Article50 1915-08-23 4 London, August 13.—Lord Kitchener is inspec’ing the divisions of the new forces. They are all splendid troops. The men of the new armies recency engaged at Flanders did well, ai d are regarded superior to the German new formations, both their rifle and bayonet wo:k being excellent.50 words
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Article178 1915-08-23 4 Celebrations on Estates. A Pahang correspondent writes: —Hari Raya was celebrated as usual on th a Ku?!» Reman and Sungei Ta’am Rubber Estate?, near Kuantan. Both these estates b long to the well known Pahang Cons -lidated Co., Ltd., the a?en’s of which are th? Borneo178 words
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69 1915-08-23 4 Amsterdam, July 24.—The Germa Governor of Brussels contradicts a recen report that Madame Carton de W i»rt, wife of the Belgian Minis er of Justic?> has been set free on the intervention ot t 0 Pope. In his proclamation, the Governor states that Madame Carton d?69 words
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Advertisement551 1915-08-23 4 FOR SALE. NEW 45 B.H.P. TANGYE HORIZONTAL STEAM ENGINE AND VERTICAL BOILER COMPLETE WITH FEED PUMP AND PIPEWORK. For farther particulars and prices apply to THE LIQUIDATOR, Kuala Lumpur Engineering Works, Ltd Kuala Lumpur. The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1288. la the Supreme Court -of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In551 words
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Article1066 1915-08-23 5 GENERAL TRADE POSITION AND PRQ3PE JTS. A PORTUGUESE VIEW. Mr. George d’Almeida, Portuguese Consul at Singpore, has contibuted the following readable article Journal of the Royal Society of Arts A region receiving considerable attention from manufacturers and commercial men prior to the outbreak of the war was -Malaya,1,066 words
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Article109 1915-08-23 5 Austrian Judge Goes mad at the Execution. Zurich. July 21, —According to reports, which have reached here, five Polish ladies of noble birth, and moving in the m st aristocratic circha of Austrian s iciety, were arrested in Vienna a fo tmght ago on charges of espionage109 words
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Article233 1915-08-23 5 Gun that Shelled Dunkirk Located Aviators from the Dunkirk base, says the Petit Parisiea,” have not remained idle since the day that the town, which the Germans communiques describe as Dunkirk Fortress, was caught under the enemy’s fire. The French aviators have now ascertained the precise position233 words
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Article220 1915-08-23 5 And Some Oth-r Asrial Monsters. A good deal has b-eu heard lately of Germany’s battle airman and monster aeroplanes” bnt the Russian Ilia Moumouretz is the real thing, and Grr-at Britain, it is understood, las similar monsters in p ocess of development. The Ilia Moumoure z is a220 words
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Advertisement229 1915-08-23 5 B Something nice and 128 to 8° ®tewed fruit. iaMtJ How about an e Sg blancmange—pleasant to the v 7 if/ taste and full of nourishment! Or a milk, egg and Corn Flour custard—as delicious as it is fl good. These are dishes of which no family ever W tires;229 words
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Advertisement418 1915-08-23 5 WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW CO., LTD. 1 r Great Reductions are being made in our China and Glass Department. J Pure Water a Necessity in every home. I Use the “BOULTON’S” I > Improved Germ Intercepting Filters. 1 Made of Stone Ware. Buff i Colour with Detachable Filter- 7 i irtfl Cylinders418 words
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Miscellaneous313 1915-08-23 5 Stop U want this The One and Only Way. If yon wish to enjoy an Ide*l Programme—the Wonders of the Age, that Science Reveals. To-day it gives you the Best Opportunity to see it now at THE STRAITS CINEMA, IVvnawßW!**- «r- J Phone No. 628.| EMPIRE HALL, j I—PENANG ROAD.313 words
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Article1158 1915-08-23 6 The news which the week-end brought from the Eastern front was admittedly very bad, and there were o*her unsatisfactory reports of enemy doings, besides the fall of two great Russian fortresses, which would, of course, depress to zero the spirits of those people who are intensely chagrined1,158 words
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Article1166 1915-08-23 6 The terms of the circular despatch issued by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Bonar Law, and published in a Gazette Extraordinary dated August 20tb, are clear en °J&ron the borders”of Herzegovina. »nu will u-w uau:o surprise. The Colonial Service has supplied many men for1,166 words
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Article261 1915-08-23 6 THEFT BY WATCHMAN. In the Second Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr. E. E. Colman, Budab, watchman of No. 3. Godown, Penang Harbrur Board, was charged with the theft of a bottle of Chinese wine. The case against him was that on the afternoon of the 15th instant, a261 words
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Article114 1915-08-23 6 The wonders of the deep are disclose! in a ucique manner by the series of fi!®obtaioed by the Williamson B os. at th; Bahamas. These eaterprising Americans in* vented the apparatus for taking under water motion pictures, and at the Straits Cinema on Saturday night the audience sat114 words
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Article23 1915-08-23 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined ti in Penang was $72 75 per picul, buyc r no sellers—an increase of 25 cents.23 words
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Article57 1915-08-23 6 The output of Tongkah Harbour Ti Dredging Co., Ltd., for the week ending 21st inst was 26 tons. Owing to the heavy rain much of t. e low-lying laud in the neighbourhood Dato Kramat is under water. A hug f tree in the upper part of Anson Itaad57 words
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Advertisement222 1915-08-23 6 j White Porcelain Rubber Cups j tumbler shape. Momi Rubber Chests 19x19x24'. Acetic Acid GLACIAL. JJ i Onoda Portland Cement DRAGON BRAND. J For Particulars and Prices apply to H The Eastern Trading Co., J PENANG A IPOH. M Ol MMX WANTED IMMEDIATELY. BTT UROPEAN with knowledge of plantJL-> ing222 words
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Advertisement118 1915-08-23 6 “E. fe 9 O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322. THE TIDES. Tbe following are the tides for today and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11-9 a.m. 5-23 a.m. 6- 3 p.m. 0- 1 a.m. 6- 8 a.m. 11*50 p.m. 6-39 p.m.118 words
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Article358 1915-08-23 7 CRUISER TORPEDOED. (*> rv M about n pt7r VENEZELOS GREEK PREMIER. THE ARABIC OUTRAGE. ANOTHER ZEPPELIN LOST. There has been further severe fighting north of Arras, as the result of which the Germans succeeded iu regaining trenches. The activity in the Argonne has mainly consisted of grenade fighting.358 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article161 1915-08-23 7 [Reuter’s Services.] EXE MY RETAKE TRENCHES, [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, August 21. A French communique says There has been an artillery duel at many points of the front. The enemy, in Artois, after a violent artil ery action, and three counter-attacks, on Thursday night, succeeded[Reuter’s Services.] - 161 words
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Article269 1915-08-23 7 WAR MINISTER’S SPEECH. Paris, August 21. The Fiench Chamber, on reassembling debated the estimates of the new UncherNancmano^e —pleasant to the M. Milleraad, the War Minister, iu tv r Jto criticisms of the Medical Service, admitted that it was incomplete at the beginning of the war, when only269 words
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Article86 1915-08-23 7 SOCIALIST HOWLED DOWN. Amsterdam, August 21. In the Rsichs'ag, Herr Liebknecht asked if the German Government was disposed to abandon the idea of any annexation, and if they would enter into immediate peace pourparlers, should the other belligerents be similarly inclined. Herr von Jagow answered I think86 words
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Article150 1915-08-23 7 CAUSTIC DUTCH COMMENTS. Amsterdam, August 22. Discussing Dr. von Bethmano-Hcllweg’s speech, the Handelsb'ad” says: “No Dutchman can regard with unconcern the German ideas of victory, the attainment of which are directly opposed to Dutch interests. It is now certain that the war will be more bitter and more150 words
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Article114 1915-08-23 7 Amsterdam, August 22 Herr Kuhn, German Secretary of the Treasury, in the Reichstag, admitted that the war expenditure of Germany was exceeding the estimate. He said one month’s war expenditure was greater by one-third than the whole cost of the Franco-Prussian war. He announced that he did114 words
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Article39 1915-08-23 7 London, August 22. A Committee of Clearing Bankers has resolved to request Sir Edward Holden to proceed to New York, to deal, as their representative, with the adverse American exchange. Two other envoys will accompany him.39 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article167 1915-08-23 7 WAR DECLARED. ao bmgpu.K., article t Rott^ 'August 22. Italy has declared war cn Turkey. Italy’s Reasons. The importance of Italy’s break with the Turks is measured by its probable influence on the Balkan situation. It is believed the step will greatly strengthen the Allies in their167 words
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Article512 1915-08-23 7 Anomalous Relations Ended. London, July 23.—For several days past, the Italian press has been growing more pronounced in its condemnation of the anomalous relations between Italy and Austria’s Allies, Germany and Turkey. The Germans are known to be assisting Italy’s enemies, both with men and munitions, and the512 words
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Article77 1915-08-23 7 IMPORTANT DECISION. Athens, August 21. A momentous move in the Balkan situation was made to-day when M. Venizelos accepted the Greek Premiership. He had an audience with the King, and a perfect understanding was reached, his Majesty congratulating the new Premier. The latter will present the list77 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article687 1915-08-23 7 FIFTY-SEVEN MISSING. TENSE SITUATION IN AMERICA. London, August 21. To-night’s (fficial statement gives the Arabic figures as five passengers and twenty-five of the crew missing. The Missing. The latest official list of the Arabic nfssirg gives two American and nine Bri ish passengers and forty of the687 words
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Article55 1915-08-23 7 AMERICAN ACTION. London, August 21. Mr. T. W. Gregory, the United States Attorney-Genetal, has promised to in* vestiga'-e that World’s” charges against German agents President Wilson and M'. Lansing will probably shor ly discus-. the situation arising from the mention of names of members of the German55 words
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Article534 1915-08-23 7 New York, July 25.—The papers throughout the country are unanimously of opinion that the United btutes has uttered its last word on the submarine controversy, and that the issue now rests with Germany. The tenour of the note is universally praise and the utmost confidence is expressed534 words
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150 1915-08-23 7 New Y’ork, July 23.—Countess von Dagenfeld, a niece of Count Zeppelin, who lives with her husband, a plain American citizen, named Apel, at A entnor Heights. New Jersey, has been commenting to interviewers on the po-sible consequences of President Wilson’s note to Germany. In case of war,150 words
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Article135 1915-08-23 7 London, August 21. The British steamer N 1 w York City from BrLtol for New York, and the Norwegian steamer Sveresborg w re sunk. Two British 3,000 ton cargo steamers, the Ben Vrackie and Gladiator, and the steamers Bittern and Samara, were sunk. The crews were saved. The135 words
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Article284 1915-08-23 7 As far as can be ascertained, says the Manchester Guardian,” neither shipowners nor underwriters are seriously alarmed about the depredations of the German submarines, although the losses admittedly have been much heavier than was anticipated when the submarine blockade was begun. In view of the increasing scarcity284 words
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Article257 1915-08-23 7 ATTACKS bY GERMANS. 1, London, August 410. The Admiralty stitei that submarine El 3 grounded «.r dawn on Angus' 19th. All efforts to refl >at the vessel were unavailing. A Danish torpedo boat arrived on the scene and gave ihe submarine 24 h' urs to get off.257 words
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Article209 1915-08-23 7 Seizure in Norweoian Waters. Christiania, July 26.—A semi-official note issued here says —The British Foreign Office on July 20 handed the Norwegian Minister in London a no’e, in which the British Foreign Secretary expressed his regret that it had not been possible to avoid delay regarding the209 words
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Article26 1915-08-23 7 London, August 22. The Temps 3tate3 that a British seaplane bombed and tank a transport filled with troop-, iu the Sea of Marmora.26 words
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Article31 1915-08-23 7 Petrograd, August 19. A Russian ?U'-mar:ne sank a Turkish steamer, laden wi h 8,000 tons of ooal, for Constantinople, off the Anatolian ebaat. [Othbb Telegrams on Page 4.]31 words
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Article1601 1915-08-23 8 MR. BON AR LAW’S STATEMENT. On the Report of the Colonial Office Vote, on July 2L_JMr. Bonar Law (Colonia 1 Secretary), who was received with cheers, -said the House would undeis’aud that at present in the colonies, as at home, all development was st >pped,1,601 words
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Advertisement165 1915-08-23 8 GRAND-MARNIER. 1 “CORDON SOUGE,” “CORDON JAUNE.” j The Perfect After-Dinner Liqueur. S H SOLE IMPORTERS: Hibbert, Woodroffe Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). GREAT AUK’S HEAD] I ,J||l Trade Mark I Pure Burton HLSEO 1 K' v* MALT and HOPS. The invigorating and tonic properties of best English Malt and Hops165 words
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Advertisement345 1915-08-23 8 aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii s Support the Flag. I AVON Z TYRES 1 “Cheapest Luxury in Motordom.” g Be patriotic and practical in tyre equipment. Fit BRITISH .S AVON TYRES and enlist the comfort of resilience, the 5 safety of strength, the economy of endurance. All First-class Garages Stock AVONB. I A s345 words
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Article645 1915-08-23 9 y r J. C. M Matthaw* ha* been given a commission in the Al. 8. V. R. Mr. E. Seimund, of the Museum, shot tie first snip 3 of the season in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Mr. W. Peacock, Protector of Chinese, Singapore, arrived here by the645 words
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Article148 1915-08-23 9 At the Legislative Council meeting on Friday the Colonial Treasurer will move. That this Council approves the additions made to the estimates duing the quarter ended June 30, 1915, as set out in schedule A laid before the Council on Augasb 12, 1915, as Council Paper No. 12148 words
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Article681 1915-08-23 9 RESIDENT OF PERAK’S XI v. KINTA. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, August, 22. As a pleasant variation from the monotony that prevailed in Taiping for the last three weeks, during which period many evenings were spoilt by the rain, the Resident of Perak got up an eleven681 words
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Article97 1915-08-23 9 Germans’ Vain Search in Brussels. The German authorities at Brussels have promised £5OO reward to anybody who will inform them who is the owner of a mysterious wireless station which is known to be working at some private house in Brussels. For nine months the Germans have searched97 words
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Article684 1915-08-23 9 WHAT IT HAS ACHIEVED. A DUTCH MINISTER’S VIEWS. Captain Rambinnet’a speech in the Dutch Chamber one month ago on the subject of the submarine evoked considerable interest, and interest that will mt bo confined to the Netherlands. As reflecting the calm judgment of neutral experts on the achievements684 words
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Article76 1915-08-23 9 The following ties have been fixtd for Wednesday Mixed Doubles Handicap—Miss Pritchard and C Savage v Mrs Adamson and Swan (3 Mrs Phillips and F W Harris v Mrs Deunys and Rrid (2); Mr and Mrs F T Kinder v Mrs Crabb-Watt and J R Bennett (7).76 words
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Article19 1915-08-23 9 The following tie has been fixed for Wednesday Championship— R Owen v G M Terz.no (2).19 words
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Article53 1915-08-23 9 On Saturday, Sabrul Jtroil ga nei their second victory in the League by defeating Sri Penang. The ground was very wet. Mr Che Puteh refereed. Result: —Sabrul Jamil 2 Ski Penang O. The referee declared the match between Hutton Lane and Cresent Star oft, on Sun lay, owing to53 words
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Article360 1915-08-23 9 Mr. Belloc Explains Their Mistake. “The g»eat mass of the enemy is now confident of a draw.” This is a psychological factor, says Mr. Hihare Belloc in “Land and Water,” which will sooner or later react upon the enemy’s strategy. Bu\ adds Mr- Belloc,360 words
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64 1915-08-23 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on August 19 ..,$32,115.88 J R Brown, August subn. 25.00 St Georges’ Ball for Home Relief Fund only 800.00 Balance on64 words
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Article26 1915-08-23 9 Balance on August 20 881.20 Bridge winning 100 W O Hastie 10.00 Balance on August 21 892.20 Amount previously acknowleged ...$16,859.10 Total ...$17,751.3026 words
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Article136 1915-08-23 9 The Death of Mr. W. E. Andrews. Mr. W. E- Andrews, Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M.S who was only 24 years of age, joined the F.M.S. Service as a Police Probationer in 1910. In the ordinary course he went to China to study Chinese, and on his136 words
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Article104 1915-08-23 9 [From Our Own Correspondent'.] Ipoh, August 21. The Hon. Pa n? Gallwey, Chairman of the local Commit’ee, has received a le ter fr >m the British Resident stating that the K ng sends a c rdial ex;res-ion of thanks to the nhabitants of Perak for the loyal terms104 words
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Article58 1915-08-23 9 Arrivals. By KI’NG (August 23) from Singapore, Hon’ble A T Bryant, Miss G Hogan, Miss Khoo Bee N-o, Messrs W Peacock, William Ha’l, W B Cuthbert, J W Armstrong, Beach, P J Cowie a* d Wong from Port Swettenham, Rg?. Rev Bis »<>p Cardo* Mr and Mrs T M58 words
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Article227 1915-08-23 9 Statements have appeared recently in some newspapers to the effect that Germany is obtaining supplies of rubber by surreptitious means. The only means possible, of course, wou’d be that of bogus consignments through firms in neutral countries for transhipment to Germany, aud the suggestion is made that227 words
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Article109 1915-08-23 9 At the War Office has notified that all air craft presented by the inhabitants of the Malay Archipelago will be named Malaya and numbered consecutively as presented, and inscribed with the donor’s name, Colony, District or Section of community presenting Air Craft, and as the subscription109 words
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Article109 1915-08-23 9 The annual report of Dr, A. E. Thima*, medical officer of health for Finsbury, contains a strong iniictment of itinerant icecream vendors, who, be says, are probably the filthiest tradesmen in London. He says Their icecream is, or may be, made in the gutter, and the109 words
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Article97 1915-08-23 9 Calcutta, August 12.—Pandit Madan Modan Malavyia has closed the “Ajhudya” from yesterday aud will dispose of it as soon as possible. [Allahabad August 10.—Tn connrction with the security demanded from the Ajhudya Press, Allahabad, it is understood tbit the Hou. PundiModan Malavyia has written to the Government97 words
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Article119 1915-08-23 9 Penang, August 23 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/8 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 7/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs, 176 3 days’sight Private 178. Bombay Demand Bank 176 Moulmein Demand Bank 1751 3 days'sight Private 178 Madras119 words
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Article66 1915-08-23 9 1 enang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Cra~, Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmou r h Honse (Boarding.) Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Filya. The Vlaamsche Stem learn* from th best source that the German book “J, Accuse,” wh ch c ntains such a serious66 words
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927 1915-08-23 9 Leak!'"G Gaskets.—Ordinary soft wrapping twine encircled around the .opening on each fide of a leaking gasket will stop the leak. Valve Stem Cores —Two «or three, removals of the valve core will ruin the «miH rubber washer that retains the air. Have new ones927 words
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Article384 1915-08-23 10 Oce of the maistries employed at the Dalhousie Park, named Mutn, sent a message to the Taang'onbvau Police, regarding the diecovery of two corpses floating in the Royal Lakes, not far away from the Switchback (Dalhousie Park). Inspector Milne at once proceeded to the scene and there384 words
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Article167 1915-08-23 10 Calcutta, Aug. 10, —A sale of woollen goods of unusual interest took place at the Exchange Calcutta sa’e-room yes’erday when the last lot of goods to be directly imported from Germany was sold by auction by Messrs. Mackenzie, Lva 1 Co. The stock consisted of167 words
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Article81 1915-08-23 10 Poona, Augtftt fs reported that Mr. Goculdas has added two more English horses to his string. They are Mac and Rokeal Ambition. The former is a five-year-old gelding by Uncle Mac-Perdita with a good home record and the latter a four-year-old colt by Eager also with good81 words
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Article54 1915-08-23 10 Darjeeling, Aug. 9.—ln a landslip on the premises of Vale Pleasant of the Northern Bengal' Mounted Rifle Headquarters, the property of Military Officers, seven cut of eleven horses were killed or so badly hurt that they had to be shot afterwards. Five years ago a huge slip occurred54 words
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Article112 1915-08-23 10 Calcutta, August 11.—At yesterday’s auction 33,000 packages were offered and met with an extremely slow demand, except good liquoring teas and tippy o’range pekoes AU plain thin liquoring teas and those with poor appearance and stalk showed marked declines ranging from 6 pies to an anna and112 words
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Article28 1915-08-23 10 Calcutta, August 12,—The River Brahmaputra has risen abnormally, flooding Dibrugarh station and bazaar. If the river rises higher, the tea gardens on this side will suffer.28 words
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Article1201 1915-08-23 10 A GROWING DANGER. Though one would assume that the Sikhs and Hindus are sufficiently protected by their religious principles from the temptation of intoxicating drink, there are general indications that liquor consumption by men of these faiths ie on the increase. It is an important fact that1,201 words
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Article70 1915-08-23 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Klang*, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Aug 23, S’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, Aug 23, Dindings, gen., E. S. Co. Indragiri, Dut., 160, Bron, Aug 23, Belawan, gen., K.P.M. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Aug 22, T. Anson, gen,, Adamson Gilfillan Co. Jin Ho, Brit, 93,70 words
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Article65 1915-08-23 10 To-day. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Lian Choo fo Alor Star (Kedah). Van Riemsdijk for Singapore. Jin Ho for Asahan. Alma for Deli. Sealda for Singapore. Kedah for Dindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Medusa for Deli. Un Peng65 words
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Article42 1915-08-23 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. Monday. For Per Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Deli and Langsa Indragiri 10 a m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m. Wendesday. Deli Will o’ the Wisp 11 a.m.42 words
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Article65 1915-08-23 10 Monday, August 23. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle «Road George Town Cinema. Tuesday, August 24 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 25. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 26 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday, August 27. Band, Esplanade,65 words
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Advertisement488 1915-08-23 10 HEADACHES. The Cause and Remedy. Sick and Nervous Headaches are but the symptoms of other ailments to which they are merely sympathetic, such as Indigestion, Biliousness, Constipation, or some other irregularity of the system. Many women habitually suffer from Headaches, which make life a daily purgatory. Indeed this complaint may488 words
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Advertisement110 1915-08-23 10 WORLD’S CYCLE RECORD gM. Flane. on a 7 y<-,-.r 01-l Briti-h-made All-Steel JIEAD T.I jDELE SUI’EKBE coy ENTRY FLYER" Rode 34*336 Miles in 355 Lays (crucially authenticated). Beat <.vtr competitors on up-to-MEAD THE TEST. F. F TEE.V ’EARS. Dunlop Tyres, \ariablc-bpeed Gears, etc. Models 3 IO to £9 Direct from110 words
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Advertisement592 1915-08-23 10 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,2G0,00c Reserve Fund £1,860,00? Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200 00? Head Office 38, BISHOPBGATB, LONDON, E.c Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar Clanton Kobe592 words
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Miscellaneous80 1915-08-23 10 THE TIDES. Penas g—July, 1915. Penang Standard Times-—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. r, Standard r Standard Date. Date Ht. h m ft. h m ft, M 23 m 11 9 6.9 6 3a 0.7 Tu 24 m 0 1 6.3 24 m80 words
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Article785 1915-08-23 11 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. TAIPING DISTRICT AS A BUCKET DREDGING FIELD. The Directors beg to submit their fifth half-yearly report accompanied by a statement of accounts, duly audited, as at 28 h February, 1915. It was deemed wise not to carry on an extensive prospecting campaign during the half-year785 words
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Article959 1915-08-23 11 Fob thr Half-Year Ended 28 February, 1915. Mr. A. W. Freeman, Managing Director reports for the half-year ended 28th February, 1915 The period has been one of considerable financial uncertainty throughout the world, and consequently very little new business was considered by the Company. The959 words
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Advertisement559 1915-08-23 11 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. A A >w EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be* ;ween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and559 words
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Advertisement175 1915-08-23 11 MARSEILLES TILES. “SWAN BRAND.” Large Supplies on Hand. Orders Now Being Booked. INDIAN PATENT STONE FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR DURABILITY and for being SANITARY, DAMP-PROOF, VERMIN-PROOF AND FIRE-PROOF. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., I SINGAPORE. PENANG. MALACCA. THE London Directory (Published Annually) Snables traders throughout175 words
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Advertisement85 1915-08-23 11 r s FOR Rmer, coconuts, totke, etc. Write for Particulars to>day to: The Ceylon Manure Works. I A. BAUR PENANG. COLOMBO. The Largest Manure Works In the East. I THE STANDARD LIFE I g ASSURANCE COMPANY. 1 g ESTABLISHED HEAD OFFICE -EDINBURGH INCORPORATED g 1825 FUNDS-£13,600.000 1910 g AN 01D-ESTA3LISHEO85 words
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Advertisement2075 1915-08-23 12 p intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean .'jeaiL a co. f3r|.j.|s|_| India km i i «team s»■? T i n Biff** ■MHF I rorx swsttenhsm and Singapore. Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Klang. I AND Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all Do. Do Every Saturday, at 5-00 p.m. Ipoh.2,075 words
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