Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 October 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-10-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 241 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAY. 20th OCTOBER. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement873 1915-10-20 1 pT i» rx-iir-T-rr- vi n n rr--0 L7YOU WANT TO &HIP, BUY OR BELL «RUBBER A OB TO L FORWARD GOODS f k WIT PART ar tbi WORLD ALLEN DENNYS ft Co., t. WWROW BTBOT. NV If r x SUN LIFE I EV. I M M j ZT OF OFFICIAL873 words
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Advertisement63 1915-10-20 1 aaoaoaaaaoocaaoDaaaaoaaaw > FOR »80 g X7OIT can have the Pinang g o X Gaaatle" pooled every day o for a whole year to year addreea. a (LOCAL SUBSCRIFTKHL S3F). O ProporiloDAte Quarterly and g Half-yearly «aloe. g B Subocriptiono are payable in e advance and remittances should g bo addmwod63 words
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Article293 1915-10-20 2 (Specially Translated). Tt:e Germans have surrounded Pojerevatz (North Serbia). According to tbe Giornale d’ltali the Austro-German losses in the attack on Belgrade total 20,000 killed and 60,000 wounded. The Serbian Obrenovats regiment was decimated. Tbe Bulgarians have forced several mountain passes on the frontier, and are attacking293 words
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Article32 1915-10-20 2 SUPPORTER OF MONARCHY. Tokio, October 19 Chiang Shi Li, a prominent supporter of Yuan Shih Kai, and a Chinese Monarchy, was shot and mortally wounded by a young Chinaman.32 words
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Article24 1915-10-20 2 London, October 19. At the National Sporting Club, in tbe Flyweight Championship, Young Symonds (Plymouth) beat Taney Lee (Leith) in the sixteenth round.24 words
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Article19 1915-10-20 2 Reuter. Mr. Lambert, the International Rugby footballer, was killed in action in France, on October 13th.-Reuter. - 19 words
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Article182 1915-10-20 2 T.0.M.” At the Electric Polyscope, to-night, a military drama in 5 reels entitled, Wolfe or the Conquest of Quebec, will be shown, followed by another drama Escaped from the Asylum In 2 parts, together with the Gaumont War Graphic, and several dramas and comedy films. At the StraitsT.0.M.” - 182 words
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73 1915-10-20 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to tbe Chartered Baujc, Penang. Balance on Oct 18 ...$38,497.28 Municipal staff, 12 r h instalment 400.00 Penang Bind, 19th instalment... 18.90 Subscription from Patrol 4.00 Staff73 words
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Article178 1915-10-20 2 Kui Lai was charged before Mr. E. E. Colman to-day with mischief by maiming a calf. It appears that on the 13th instant while tbe animal was in the charge of a boy named Suppiah at Noordin Street, it went near accused’s house. The latter came out178 words
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Article564 1915-10-20 2 The route march on Saturday was well attended, Captain W. M. Sime being in command. H. E. Brigadier-General Ridout c m g is expected in Malacca in about a fortnight. The following Lance-Corporals are promoted Corporals J. Hancock, B. Cuthill, V. Winson, and S. E. Dickson. Tbe following564 words
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Article24 1915-10-20 2 By Alma (October 20) from Deli, Count Girolaino Moroni, Messrs E B Davis, A Kerdyk, J van Roy, S C Chilcote and Neusink.24 words
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Article1434 1915-10-20 2 Mr. J. Stark left London for Penang on the 2nd inst. Mr A. Kerdyk, who has been under medical treatment in Medan, returned by the Alma to-day, much improved in health A third of the collection from Mr. R. D. Pringles lecture to-morrow evening at the Straits1,434 words
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Advertisement776 1915-10-20 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. T"™“4SEL*X !—"s labour, desires re-engagement. Please write NOTICE. r, c/Q po9l Taiping. 989-20-10 MR. H. A. CADER has returned from India, and he has resumed his duties as the Manager of my firm and VwjA 11 T t signs per procuration. 11 11 M. M. NOORDIN. A CHINESE776 words
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Advertisement34 1915-10-20 2 are the ideal laxatives for the Tropics. Tiny tnH thorough, genthe as Nature. Do not gnpe. Of Cbemiate, 50 cants per phial, or C«t free from the Dr. William* edicine Co., Dept. 2b, Singapore34 words
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Article1548 1915-10-20 3 LEST WE FORGET.” The Second Battle of Yprea, from Thuralav, April 22, to Thurdd-iy, May 13, is perhaps the mo?t notable single battle of the Western line, and for three different reasons. Io was the first gas-battle it was one of the most dangerous breaches in1,548 words
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Article220 1915-10-20 3 The report of the Official Receiver in the compulsory winding up of the Rubber Produce Agency is an illuminating example f-ays, the Financial Times of the 10th September, of the cl<s? of promotion concern which seeks to make capital out of a boom such as220 words
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Article142 1915-10-20 3 Commerce. As Germany is hard up for tea the country is trying its best to supplant the British-grown leaf with the China product and has approached China with the object The Minister of Agriculture and Commerce at Pekin has accordingly issued an appeal to tea producers to" Commerce. - 142 words
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Article516 1915-10-20 3 ST.” GERMANS AND THE MUTINY. The meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday was interesting in many ways and not least because it provided an opportunity for clearing up a good many points. The speech of Sir Evelyn Ellis puts very clearly indeed the real meaning of someST.” - 516 words
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Article289 1915-10-20 3 M.M.” Srventebn Years’ Army Service. Second-Lieutenant, or, Sergeant-Major E. M. May, his, as briefly announced been given a commission in his old regiment, the King’s Own Royal West Kents, and will be leaving Kuala Lumpur in a few days for India where he reports for instructions toM.M.” - 289 words
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Article27 1915-10-20 3 Penang :The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runuymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore: Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Java. Hotel Bjau Sej >ur L.-mbaHg27 words
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Article271 1915-10-20 3 A TWO DAY’S MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Selangor Turf Club was held in the Selangor Club on Saturday evening Mr. Noel Walker, Vice-Presiden\ presided. The Chairman said the loss on the year, $6,348.62, included several items which were only book entire*, such as depreciation271 words
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278 1915-10-20 3 Letter and Speech Favour the Voluntary System. The- following letter to the Editor appears in the Westminster Gazette.” It is written by Mr. J. B Pennington from 3, Victoria-str.-et, S.W. Sir,Judging from his rem irks in the House, it would seem that Mr. Chaplin claims Lord278 words
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202 1915-10-20 3 A New Service. Tokio, September 28.—An Osaka despatch says that it ha? for some time been contemplated to open a regular steamship service between New Zealand and Japan. The Masuda Gomei Kaisha, a wellknown Japanese export and import firm, has for this purpose conferred with the202 words
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Advertisement13 1915-10-20 3 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL 1 BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE13 words
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Advertisement371 1915-10-20 3 nmMgaraigaMMnMßMMy 1R rawi i|i|i;i!i m |i: iiii rim n |!|W''!i IIIII! l!||flBfl iiWwli ill i' I i "'HI I 'l di’hi :J:: l| "Mil II I TfPN -i| lidlH-irM 'MM'' B |l |l! uiL— k B S r 'l See how strong and sturdy this baby is bow she is371 words
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Article1193 1915-10-20 4 The statement by Reuter that feeling in regard to the si*nation in Serbia is more hopeful is not difficult to comprehend when a little attention is given to the position as it is now reflected by the telegrams, which are our only means of forming a judgment. The1,193 words
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Article1813 1915-10-20 4 W. R. Birdwood, d. g - W. R. Birdwood, d.g One of tbe best answers to Mr. Bernard Shaw’s common sense about the war fa curiously inappropriate title), and Dr. Cony be tre’s pamphlet, which we have alluded to, is that of Professor Gilbert Murray, in bis analysis of The Foreign Policy of1,813 words
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Article113 1915-10-20 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefine i tiin Penang was $73 75 per picul, businesi done—a decrease of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day £152 ss. Spot, and £153 10s. three month? It is report?d that the Japanese Goverrment is considering a plan for miking fr- r113 words
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Advertisement265 1915-10-20 4 ar a*«Mor n 1» auun m ramt 1. t/5 U I I Ma tai 4 I a a. MR Kg/ I -J5 'l' i I s Vvl *3 o 4 1 ft» C >'>S .1 O o- 4t g 53 g t? S’ 5/1 r -ii- Ml x s Motor,265 words
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Advertisement13 1915-10-20 4 E. O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322.13 words
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Miscellaneous34 1915-10-20 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 10- a.m. 5. 4 a.m. 11- p.m. 5- 6 p.m, 11-17 a.m. 5-37 a.m. 11-33 p.m. 5-38 p.m.34 words
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Article239 1915-10-20 5 GERMAN VESSELS TAKEN. THE SERBIAN OPERATIONS BRITAIN'S RECRUITING PROBLEM. SIR lAN HAMILTON’S SUCCESSOR. The French have defeated farther offensive efforts by the Germans in the Scuchez region of Artoi?, and also stopped a move by the enemy north of Verdon. In the Vo a ge» there has been239 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article115 1915-10-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ENEMY DEFEATED. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, October 19. The French batteries performed most effective woik over the whole front. The communique says the French completely repaired three German attacks east of Souchfz, and also repulsed, everywhere, an attempted movement north of Verdun. Artillery[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 115 words
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Article208 1915-10-20 5 Th? total British casualties for the army for the first year of the war were 381,982. The announcement was made in the House of Commons on September 14 by Mr Tennant, Under Secretary for War, who stated that the detailed figures up to August 21 were Officers.208 words
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Article67 1915-10-20 5 The Telegraaf learns from Antwerp that Zeppelins are being removed from the neighbourhood of Brussels. The sheds at Evere, where one of the dirigibles was completely destroyed by English airmen some time ago, have already been broken up, and workmen are now busy with the67 words
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Article361 1915-10-20 5 OFFICIAL NEWS. London, October 19. Sir Edward Carson, the Attorney-General, has resigned his portfolio. The Reason. It is understood that Sir Edward Carson resigned in connection with the Near East, not on the question of conscription. Mr. Redmond’s Statement. Mr. John Redmond, speaking at Dublin, said361 words
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Article22 1915-10-20 5 London, October 19. Mr. Asquith is suffering from gastrointestinal catarrh, which will necessitate a few days of complete rest.22 words
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Article95 1915-10-20 5 MESSAGE TO SIR E. GREY. London, October 18. M. Viviani, the French Premier and Foreign Minister, has telegraphed Sir Edward Grey in regard to M. Delcasse’s resignation, affirming emphatically tl at tbe French Government intends to pursue, without any modification, the policy which has hitherto happily the two95 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article91 1915-10-20 5 GERMAN DEFEAT EAST OF VILNA. Petrograd, September 19. Further Russian successes, resulting in tbe capture of a cumber of villages, at various points of the front, with, altogether, 3,300 prisoners, and many machine guns, are recorded. Tbe communique says the fiercest fight ing occurred between Lakes Demmen and91 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article14 1915-10-20 5 WAR WITH BULGARIA. London, October 19. Italy has declared war on Bulgaria.14 words
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Article366 1915-10-20 5 REPULSED AT SEVERAL POINTS. Paris, October 19. A Ni h telegram states that hitherto the Bulgarians have captured a few weakly defended positions in the region of Pirot, south-east of Nish, but have been repulsed at many other points. Serbian Northern Front. Tbe Austrians and Germans have attacked366 words
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Article392 1915-10-20 5 FEARFUL CRUELTY. Simultaneously with the German invasion of Belgium, wrote a Nish correspondent in September—the Austrians crossed the Danube and committed atrocities even worse. It is evident that the AustroGerman General worked together on a pre-arranged plan of frightfulness.” Colonel J Govaars, of the Salvation Army,392 words
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Article106 1915-10-20 5 NEW CHIEF IN GALLIPOLI. London, October 19. The Press Bureau states that General Sir Charles Monro has been appointed to command the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in succession to General Sir lan Hamilton, who is returning to England to make a report. Li ut -General Bird wood106 words
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Article635 1915-10-20 5 The difficulty of getting trustworthy accounts of conditions in the enemy’s country from neutral sources is illustrated by reports which within the last few days I have received from Constantinople, writes tbe Times special correspondent in Salonika. An American friend of many years’ standing, a man of635 words
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Naval Operatings.
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Article87 1915-10-20 5 RAIDS IN NORTH SEA. London, October 19. Twenty-six German trawlers, which have been brought to Grimsby, include many modern steam vessels. One German trawling fleet was escorted, hat the escort bolted when the British patrols were sighted. There have been three successful British raids iu the87 words
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263 1915-10-20 5 Copenhagen, September 17.—The Malmo papers report that the steamer Juno, of Gothenburg, which was ready to sail for Stockholm to-day from Malmo with 450,000 kilogrammes of lard, was stopped at the last moment by order of the Director of Customs at Stockholm, as she263 words
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Article39 1915-10-20 5 TORPEDOED IN MEDITERRANEAN. London, October 19. Tbe Tunisian, a mail boat, has arrived with the survivors of the French steamer Amiral Hamelin, which was recently torpedoed in the Mediterranean, when 50 were drowned and 30 injured.39 words
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319 1915-10-20 5 An Algiers telegram of Sept. Ith states that the cargo steamer Ville-de-Mostaga-nem, 2,808 tons belonging to the Compagnie Transatlantique, while returning from Cette to Mostaganem was fired at and sunk on Thursday by a submarine flying tbe German flag seventy miles north-east319 words
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Article88 1915-10-20 5 GERMAN SAILORS ESCAPE. New York, October 19. Tne detention by the Colombian Government of an American yacht, with an unusually large crew, whose Captain is believed to be a German, near Bsena Ventura, tends to confirm the suspicions that German sympathisers are fitting out privateers for the88 words
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Article30 1915-10-20 5 London, Ootober|l9. 1 The elections in South Africa take place to-morrow. The contest will be an intense one. The Nationalists are using every effort against General Botha.30 words
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Article243 1915-10-20 5 Cape Town, September B.—The general election campaign is now in full "swing. Nominations are proceeding for four parties, namely the South African party the Nationalists, the Unionists and the Labourites and the main fight is between the South African party headed by General Botha and the Nationalists.243 words
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Article28 1915-10-20 5 London, October 19. 3 Tbe United States Government has instructed its Ambassador in Berlin to enquire into tbe circumstances of the execution of Miss Cavell.28 words
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Article35 1915-10-20 5 London, October 18. Dr. W. G. Grace, tbe famous cricketer, baa bad a seizure, which has affected his speech. There is good reason to hope that he will have a speedy recovery.35 words
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Article19 1915-10-20 5 London, October 19. The Aga Khan lunched with the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday.19 words
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Article947 1915-10-20 6 THE DEEPENING GULF. The Germans are every day deepening the gulf which will divide them from English, French, Italian, and Slav, not merely daring the war but for untold years after it, writes Mr. Spender, editor of the Westminster Gazette,” in a Letter to the Antipodes. Actual947 words
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Article361 1915-10-20 6 Russia and Bbitain’s Aid. The special correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company in Petrograd writes as follows As the result of inquiries in Duma quarters, among members of the Council of the Empire, and in private quarters, I am able to deny the reports that there is361 words
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Article196 1915-10-20 6 Barbarous Custom Condemned. Karachi, Sept. 23.A Muhammadan agriculturist named K&uro, son of Ghulam Sheikh, resident of a village in the Larkana Taluka hearing of his wife’s infidelity killed her with an axe and immediately proceeded to the police thana of Dhamrab, district Larkaua and declared his crime.196 words
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Article51 1915-10-20 6 The first tobacco sa’e of the autumn session was held at Amsterdam on 10th ult. when 20,466 bales of Sumatra and 1,221 bales of Borneo leaf were offered for sale by inscription. Prices were fairly good, but generally lower than those realised at the sale before the51 words
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Article83 1915-10-20 6 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. M. Austin, Brit., 97, Co wary, Oct 20, Renong, gen., E. S. Co. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell, Oct 20, Deli, gen., E. 8. Co. Malacca, Brit., 404, Dun. Oct 19, Tongkah, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 287, Mathews Oct 19, S’pore, gen., E. S. Co.83 words
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Article43 1915-10-20 6 To-day. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Lian Choo fo Alor Star (Kedah). Hok Canton for Port Swettenham and Singapore Will o’ the Wisp for Deli. Cornelia for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Mambang for Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. p-43 words
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Article44 1915-10-20 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morbow. For Per Close Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Singapore and China Hongkheng 8 a.m. Tongkah Malacca 3 p.m. Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy Bull mb a 3 pm. Friday. Colombo Laomedon 4 p.m London Laomedon 6 pm,44 words
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Advertisement613 1915-10-20 6 Acute Kidney Disease. Gal Bton*s caused keen atony. Comptetoly lured at t 2 by Dr. CamH’t TaMota, tM World-Famous Remody. Mr. de Grey, an old gentleman (82), o< 2, Clifkxi-terra<e, Queen-street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, England, says:—A few years ago I Uj have a gnawing pain across my back. At all times613 words
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Advertisement190 1915-10-20 6 Neuralgia Soothed Away by Little’s Oriental Balm. To all who suffer the desperate twisting agonies and spasms of Neuralgia To all who are acquainted with any of the sufferers To all who have suffered yet who wish to be ou the safe side Here’s news: LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM RELIEVES at190 words
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Advertisement273 1915-10-20 6 I HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY. I Now that food stuffs are becoming dearer, the attention of tD« Public B is drawn to Skimmed Milk. M K the INTERNATIONAL CONQRE3B B At Budapest in 1909 and at Berne in 1914 recognised that H B SKIMMED MILK B 5 «rapomin ,00= I 6 P273 words
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Advertisement81 1915-10-20 6 The Original London Gin GOBDON'S Sstdblisfjed 1769. The recipes of this ancient distillery for OLD TOM” «nd DRY” GIN have made these Gins famous throughout the world. IF YOU ARE PARTICULAR ABOUT YOUR PAHITS You will make a point of seeing that you get GORDON’S GIN. It is obtainable at81 words
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Article868 1915-10-20 7 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 19The racing on the first day of the Singapore Meeting resulted as follows The Opining Stakh. Value $6OO, and $5O to the Second Horse. Selling Race Handicap for horses that have not won a Stake above $750 since Ist868 words
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Article316 1915-10-20 7 During the past few years reports have from time to time been current about the intended formation of an overseas shipping company under the Chinese flag spacially with a view to competition with the Japanese. On high authority, writes a London correspondent, I now learn that it316 words
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Article33 1915-10-20 7 The following undelivered cables lie at the office of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co From Soerabaia, 16th, to Rproo Cbhajjn M»jsid Mahomadasaim; from Cbuancbowfu, 19th, The Biow Sia, Bee Street.33 words
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Article49 1915-10-20 7 LATEST DIVIDENDS. Rubber 2's|. P. Special.) London, October 18. The following dividends are announced Batu Tiga Rubber Co. Ltd*, 10 per cent (interim). Sungei Choh Rubber Co. Ltd 10 per cent (interim). Bakap Rubber Plantations Ltd„ 10 per cent (final). Rubber is selling to-day at 2/s|.49 words
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Article208 1915-10-20 7 THE LATE MR. TAN KANG HOCK. Oue of the meet imposing Chinese funeral was witnessed in Penang this morning when the remains of the late Mr. Tan Kang Hock a wealthy towkay of Penang, were removed from his residence in Love Lane to Batu Kawau, P. W.208 words
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Article182 1915-10-20 7 The British steamer Abydos (Capt. R J. Kite) which arrived here on the Bth inst. from Calcutta with a large consignment of coal for Messrs Hottenbach Bros, and Co., ran ashore on a mudbank near No. 8 buoy, south of Pulo Jerejak yesterday morning at about182 words
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Advertisement187 1915-10-20 7 XMAS 1915. I GREETINGS from MALAYA 1 Private Xmas and New Year 1 1 Cards with local views in colours. 1 A Specially designed and Selected.. 1 Stock just arrived 1 g ORDER EARLY FROM THE J Pinang Gazette Press, Limited, I Cash Chemists Limited, Penang, I OR 1 George187 words
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Advertisement67 1915-10-20 7 T. NAGATA, JAPANESE DENTIST. NEXT DOOR OF THE DISPENSARY, From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4 t t I I 1 T ia» 11 iw THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ITO. ESTABLISHED 1869. New Business 1914... £3,576,800 Fundi £8,705,490 Income £1,473,583 Increase of Funds 705,000 No Shareholders. All67 words
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Miscellaneous487 1915-10-20 7 The NEW CIRQUE AT DATO KRAMAT GARDENS. LAST 3 PERFORMANCES. TO-DAY (Wednesday) at 5.30. TO-NIGHT at 9.30. and TO-MORROW (Thursday) NIGHT at 9.30. Circus and Variety Talent of the Highest Class. Don’t fail to visit the CIRQUE, which is freely acknowledged by the Press and Public to be the Best487 words
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Miscellaneous152 1915-10-20 7 The Premier Attraction of the Week. Slamat Hari Rayah to our Mohamedan Patrons. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT 11 AT THE Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre, (Under the management of the Straits Cinema) A Refreshing Master-piece 3 Parts Found Again 3 Parts An absorbing Comedy in 3 parts. Superbly photographed and beautifully produced. Tragedy152 words
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Advertisement2219 1915-10-20 8 P. &o. I intended sailings. [straits Steam Ship Co.» Ltd. I Ocean Steam Navigation Co. QritlSH INDIA I smM SBIP <• yjig, D IJIHIS j£ OHIHA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. 00.. UB El tricram F STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. Every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. Hebe. T from Liverpool outwards for the2,219 words
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