Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No 75 VOL. LXXIV. FRIDAY. 31st MARCH. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement861 1916-03-31 1 oO n D nDODW' 3DODDODDDDaQaooD o I IF YOU WANT IO SHIP, g S buy or sell I SRUBBER s OR TO 0 formaR d GOODS o I TO ANY PART OF the WORLD GO TO g g ALLEN DENNYS Co., U 7 UNION STREET. a ananDDaDa DaDnnnanonDaaannac SUN LIFE861 words
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Advertisement60 1916-03-31 1 naunnnoo< loanDDaaaacaDDaDCl g FOR $3O g VTOU can have the Pinang a I Gazette posted every day a g for a whole year to your address. n (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). Proj ortionate Quarleily and Half-yearly rates. g Subscriptions are payable in n advai.C” and remittance should q be addressed V»60 words
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Article795 1916-03-31 2 INSPECTION BY RESIDENT COUNCILLOR. Although the weather conditions yesterday afternoon could scarcely have been more unfavourable for such a function, the inspection of the Penang Free School Troop of Boy Scouts by the Hon. A. T. Bryant, the Resident Councillor, was duly carried' out, the795 words
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Article41 1916-03-31 2 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 29th. At Singapore rubber auctions, there were offered 402 tons sold 307 tons. Prices advanced, the demand being good. Fine pale $lB9, Fine Ribbed Smoked $lBB, Unsmoked $172, a very strong enquiry.41 words
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Article1562 1916-03-31 2 Officials in the service of the Raja of Sarawak are exempt from military service. Mr. G. H. Richards, of the F.M.S., P.W.D., is now serving as an officer in the Royal Engineers. Messrs. Stockdale and Fenn, the Straits trainers, are now at Cairo. They arrived there recently1,562 words
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Article672 1916-03-31 2 FAREWELL ADDRESS BY TAMII CONGREGATION. The St. George’s Tamil Congregation (S. P. G.) met the Colonial Chaplain and Mrs. Haines at the Mission Chapel yesterday at 5-30 p.m. to bid farewell to them on the eve of their departure to England. A large number were672 words
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Article198 1916-03-31 2 The P. O. Royal Mail steamer Novars, having left Singapore is expected to arrive here at 6.30 pm. to-day and will leave for Colombo and Bombay at 5 a.m. to-morrow. The homeward mail closes to-day ab 7 p.m. Late fee, 8 p.m. It has been necessary, says the198 words
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Advertisement1232 1916-03-31 2 Ths list will be closed on or before April 29th, 1916 A ELDERLY ENGLISH SOLICITOR in practice io Hongkong wishFo/foratd/l in 8 ahorfcl y to «tire seeks young English IvUvlQIvU Iviuluj \JIOIv3 Solicitor as junior partner with a view to early succession. Address with full particulifnOfl I lars as to1,232 words
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Article, Illustration1182 1916-03-31 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 2nd March. The Fortress of Verdun. At last the Germans have betrayed the .ealoasly guarded secret of the point at which their greatest and, according to many critics, their last offensive would begin. Verdun is the anvil against which the sledge-hammer attacks of the1,182 words
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Article328 1916-03-31 3 Per P and O steamer Kashgar, from London, March 4. —To Singapore Mr and Mrs Polglase, Mr Sweney, Mr Archer, Mr Kenney, Rev E M Greenhow, Rev Dunn, Mr Taylor, Mr 8 L Payne, Mr GL S Grant. To Penang: Mr S E Slowe, Mr Pharaoh,328 words
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400 1916-03-31 3 SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The report of the Ceylon Commission appointed some time ago to inquire into the condition of Immigrant Tamil Labourers in the Planting Districts of Sabaragamuwa has just been issued in the shape of a bulky volume. The suggestions and recommendations made by the400 words
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146 1916-03-31 3 Calcutta, March 21.—At a meeting of the Viceory’s Legislative Council yesterday at Delhi, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya moved that early steps be taken for the abolition of the system of Indian indentured labour. The Viceroy, in a lengthy reply, said Government proposed to146 words
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Article144 1916-03-31 3 Calcutta, March 21 With reference to the statement that the Government propose to appoint a representative commission, including several Indian members, to survey the economic resources and industrial possibilities of India, with a view to promoting business enterprise after the war, some curiosity has been aroused as144 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement63 1916-03-31 3 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish —so does his liver. His health suffers —so does his business. the tiny laxatives, gently stimulate the bowels, thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per63 words
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Advertisement228 1916-03-31 3 iims &1W I fl mJ I o filHl Jh J B LAPOSTOLLE. Fondauur 1827 PRODUCE OF FRANCE "Cordon sqle.jmport E r S I’ "Cordon D HIBBERT. WOODROFFE &C? LT9 ROUGE. (Incorporated in England.) uAUNE. HEINEKEN’SLAGER BEER BREWED IN HOLLAND. Obtainable Everywhere. SOLE IMPORTERS BOELEN CO., SSMT* RED STAR Disinfectant Fluid228 words
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Article58 1916-03-31 4 Pringle—Timms—At St. Thomas’s Church, Market Rasen, on March Ist, by the Rev. H. E. Sawyer, Vicar of Ashby-de-la Zouch, assisted by the Rev. G. W. Borlase, m.a., Vicar of Market Rasen, Alfred Ernest Pi ingle, late Inspector of Schools, Penang, to Florence Kate, daughter of the late G. H.58 words
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Article20 1916-03-31 4 JJHastie.—-At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on 30th inst. to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hastie, Malakoff Estate, P.W. a son.20 words
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Article1314 1916-03-31 4 The time has passed when those who advocate liquor traffic reform could be silenced merely by having thrown at them catch-phrases like teetotal fanatics robbing the poor man of his beer or, interference with the liberty of the subject.” These have done vested interests excellent service1,314 words
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Article1867 1916-03-31 4 The Kuala Lumpur paper reports at length the interesting discussion at the Federal Council meeting on the War Loan Bill taken on a certificate of urgency and passed, appropriately enough, as the first Enactment of 1916. Few Bills could have had a better reception, or produced such1,867 words
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Advertisement202 1916-03-31 4 N y m W^'W^iS^^M' n V.(. b vHJJhf SirmoOfey Vs:Special Extra Heavy Studded Pattern fit 26x2|" rim $15.50. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG, SOLE AGENTS FOR The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong). SHERRY IB AN KXOILLKNT DRINK AT ALL TIMES, INSIST ON SANDEMAN’S PRITGHARD A Special Display202 words
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Advertisement49 1916-03-31 4 NOTICE. RAWING to the enhanced prices of Whisky, Brandy and Gin and difficulties of getting shipments, on and after Ist April and until further notice, the price of Stengahs and Pabits consumed at the “E. <fc O.” and Crag Hotels will be increased by 5 cents. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.49 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-03-31 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11-14 a.m. 5-46 a.m. 11-42 p.m. 6-12 p.m.24 words
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Article346 1916-03-31 5 ATTACKS by both sides. ENEMY’S AIR LOSSES. AH APPEAL FOR BELGIANS. HYDE BY-ELECTION RESULT. The front north-west of Verdun, three to five miles west of the Meuse, has been the scene of further very severe fighting, offensive efforts being made by both Frerch and Germans. The French thrust346 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration510 1916-03-31 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ADVANCE WEST OF HIEUSE. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 30. A French offensive move in the Verdun region is a feature of a communique. The Germans did not attempt further infantry attacks west of the Meuse, but the bombardment was intense on our[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 510 words
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Article53 1916-03-31 5 FRENCH PRESS VIEW. Paris, March 30. The French newspapers agree that the Allied Conference marks the foundation of a lasting alliance of the nations participating, and signifies not only tbe ratification of the pact arranged in London, but the determination of the Allies to conduct negotiations with53 words
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Article72 1916-03-31 5 CARE OF RESTING-PLACES. London, March 30. The Government has appointed a National Committee, under the Presidency of H. R H. the Prince of Wales, to provide permanent care for the graves of the British fallen in France and Belgium. At a meeting of tbe Committee on March72 words
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Article382 1916-03-31 5 AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS. London, March 30. Reuter has been requested by the National Committee for tbe Relief of Belgium to publish, a fresh urgent appeal for more funds. The appeal is signed by the Lord Mayor of London, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cardinal Bourne, the Moderator of382 words
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Article69 1916-03-31 5 SYSTEMATIC VISITS TO ENGLAND London, March 30. An official statement says it has been arranged that parties of Indian officers of Indian Cavalry now in France will visit England, each visit to cover a week. The first party will consist of members of 3rd Skinner’s Horse, 9th69 words
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Article25 1916-03-31 5 London, March 30. Tbe Chartered Company proposes to grant half a million acres of free land for ex-soldiers, and settlers from overseas.25 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article80 1916-03-31 5 FOUR MACHINES LOST. Rome, March 30J Tbe Austrians experienced a disastrous failure in a great strategic air raid, which aimed at paralysing supplies, and creating havoc behind the Italian Isonzo lines. Seventeen Austrian aeroplanes and twelve seaplanes participated, and they only succeeded in wounding five civilians.80 words
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Article19 1916-03-31 5 SIX PERSONS WOUNDED. Rome, March 30. Enemy aeroplanes raided Venice on Monday, slightly wounding six persons.19 words
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Article19 1916-03-31 5 FOUR MACHINES BROUGHT DOWN. Salonika, March 30. Four enemy aeroplanes were felled in the recent raid on Salonika.19 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration141 1916-03-31 5 DIFFICULT OPERATIONS. Petrograd, March 30. Fighting continues on the whole front, though the thaw has begun, and all the marsh and lake ground is flooded. The ice in the rivers is softening. The movements of the troops are extraordinarily difficult, through the melting of deep snow on141 words
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Article29 1916-03-31 5 A TURKISH RETREAT. Petrograd, March 30. Desperate Turkish counter-attacks east of Trebizond, on the night of March 27th, were repulsed. The Turks lost enormously and retreated.29 words
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Article204 1916-03-31 5 We take the following from cur issue of November 20th. 1914 The bombardment of Trebizond by Russian warships will focus attention upon that romantic city, the old capital of an Empire and cosmopolitan emporium of commerce of Asia Minor, beloved of writers of fiction. Trebizon‘l lies on the Asiatic204 words
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Article29 1916-03-31 5 POLIVANOFF’B SUCCESSOR. Petrograd, March 30. General Polivanoff, the Russian Minister for War, has resigned. General Chouvaieff, head of tbe Commissariat Department has been appointed his successor.29 words
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Article67 1916-03-31 5 SUPPLIES FOR THE TROOPS. London, March 29. In the House of Commons, Sir J. Jardine asked whether steps had been taken to supply the forces in Mesopotamia with drugs and appliances useful in cases of diseases likely to occur in hot weather. Mr. Tennant assured him that all the67 words
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Article41 1916-03-31 5 London, March 30. In tbe House of Commons, Lord Robeit Cecil said tbe Ge-man Consul who was deported from Salonika had been detained by the French Government at our request, pending the retease of the British Consul of Shiraz.41 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article50 1916-03-31 5 TORPEDOED AFTER STOPPING. Washington, March 30. Mr. Lansing announces the receipt of information that the Dominion Line steamer Englishman was first shelled by a submarine, and was torpedoed after stopping. The Manchester Engineer. Washington, March 30. The United States has asked Germany whether the Manchester Engineer was torpedoed.50 words
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Article30 1916-03-31 5 London, March 30. The steamers Lavinia Westoll (3,131 tons, of Sunderland) and the Kilbride (3,712 tons, of Glasgow) were sunk. The latter was sunk on March Ist.30 words
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Article19 1916-03-31 5 London, March 29. The Dutch steamer Duiveland (1,297 tons of Rotterdam) was sunk. All were saved.19 words
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Article40 1916-03-31 5 □■EFFECT ON COTTON EXPORT. London, March 30. Government statistics of the export of cotton to countries adjoining Germany show a remarkable decrease since August, which is regarded as proving that the British Navy has effectually stopped the leakage.40 words
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Article66 1916-03-31 5 ITALY’S STEP. London, March 30. In tbe House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, the Blockade Minister, announced that Italy had requisitioned the German vessels interned in Italian ports. Vessels in South American Ports. London, March 30. In the House of Commons, Dr. T. J. Macnamara stated that66 words
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General News.
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Article58 1916-03-31 5 17 LIVES LOST. London, March 30. A telegram from Cleveland (Ohio) reports that three trains collided during a fog. Hitherto, 17 are dead and 25 are injured. Thirty Lives Lost. London, March 30. A Cleveland (Ohio) message says 30 were killed and 40 injured in the railway disasters58 words
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Article14 1916-03-31 5 REBELS TAKE PENG-SHUI. London, March 30. The rebels have captured Peng-Shui, in Szechuan.14 words
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Article43 1916-03-31 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 31. Tbe report of Jeram Kuantan Rubber Co., Ltd., shows a profit of $40,740, less last year’s deficit of $23,206. A dividend of 7| per cent, is recommended. The all-in cost was 51.11 cents.43 words
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Article29 1916-03-31 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore March 31. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s share circular states that the share market is active. Local rubbers are in good demand.29 words
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Article70 1916-03-31 5 The Apiil Monthly Medal Competition, 440 yards handicap will be held at tbe Swimming Club, on Sunday, April 2nd, at 11-15 a m. Entries will be received up to within half-an-hour of the start of the race, and a list of tbe handicaps can be seen70 words
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Article325 1916-03-31 5 GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. London, March 30. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Carson, opening a debate on recruiting, said he believed the Derby scheme was a mistake, and he advocated compulsion for every man in the country. Mr. Long’s Reply. In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter325 words
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Article50 1916-03-31 5 GOVERNMENT SUCCESS London, March 30. The Hyde by-election resulted as follows; Mr. Jacobsen (Coalition) 4,089 Mr. W. Davies 3,215 Majority 874 The defeated candidate stood on behalf of the married attested men. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Mr. Frank Neilson (Liberal) whose majority was 294.50 words
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Article59 1916-03-31 5 London, March 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. Austen Chamberlain said be had not received any letter or memorial regarding compulsory military training of Europeans in India. He understood tbe Indian Government had been addressed on the subject but be had not been informed what59 words
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Article146 1916-03-31 5 The following is from the Orders for April, by Major the Hon. A. R Adams Field operations will be held on Sunday, April 9tb. The undermentioned having been enrolled, are taken on the strength:—J M Barron, A Coy S Williamson, A Coy H T Clark, A by; GE146 words
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Article105 1916-03-31 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening:— 1. Selection Qirojle Girojla ...Lecocq 2. Mazurka La Czarine ...Ganne 3. Waltz Lauretta ...Williams 4. Dance ...In the Shadows Finck 5. March The Royal Salute ...Hume Mr. B. W.105 words
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Article1137 1916-03-31 6 SIR E. GREY’S STATEMENT. The Foreign Office forwards the following letter from Sir Edward Grey to the Belgian minister for publication Foreign Office, February 19.—My dear Minister, —During the last months you have represented to me frequently the condition of industries in the part of Belgium1,137 words
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Article673 1916-03-31 6 THE DOGRA. Writing from Mesopotamia on February 19th, Mr Edmund Candler, the British Eye-Witness says Every Dorga is shy and reserved and very sensitive about his private affairs When his name in entered in the regimental sheet roll the young recruit is asked who is his next of673 words
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Article705 1916-03-31 6 APPALLING ACCIDENT NEAR IRKUTSK. The Harbin correspondent of the “North China Daily News,” writing on March 2, says Details are now to hand of one of the most shocking railway disasters that has ever taken place on the Trans-Siberian Railway resulting in the death and mutilation of705 words
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Article171 1916-03-31 6 All Allies to Blame. The Tribuna, replying to the speech of Mr. Runciman in the House of Commons regarding freight rates, after referring to what it describes as the immense Increase in the dividends and value of shares of British shipping companies, which it says have171 words
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Advertisement316 1916-03-31 6 As previously advertised F. HULME SHARP WILL SELL Ruchanans s Every Sunday, Tuesday Thursday, SCOTCH aFrom 6 a.m. to 10-30 a.m. \A/ I—4 I Q V” AT 220. PENANG ROAD. q WFI I O I Without our voucher I cannot guarantee rM that it is our pork your boy 1316 words
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Article519 1916-03-31 7 MALAY SCHOOL TEACHER CHARGED. pe k Zachariab, head teacher in a LM *„Ur School, was brought before Mr. VerQ L i nn the charge of trespassing premises of Messrs. Whiteaway, into y Ltd There being some Laidlaw v the gtate o{ hig h P was sent to519 words
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Article168 1916-03-31 7 All hope has been abandoned of salving the German cruiser Emden, ashore, destroyed at Cocos Island by the Australian cruiser Sydney in November 1914. About a year ago, during comparatively calm weather, a British warship paid two visits to the wreck on North Keeling Island, and168 words
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Article70 1916-03-31 7 The Secretary of State for the Colonies •orwards tbe following notice for publication —The Governor of Hongkong reports a final remittance of £2,447 4s 1 3d. as been placed to the credit to the National Relief Fund. Apart from the of £8,437 10s. voted by the Legis*dve70 words
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Article1128 1916-03-31 7 SOME QUESTIONS OF THE HOUR. At the Federal Council meeting on Tuesday the Unofficial Members brought up some important matters. The Hon Mr Nutt, rising at the conclusion of the business of the day, said that he would like, on behalf of himself and the Unofficial Members1,128 words
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Article525 1916-03-31 7 The Postmaster-General states that the mails on board the Maloja contained only a few letters specially marked by the senders for transmission by the long sea route In ordinary course the packet would have received her letter mails at Marseilles. There was, however, a considerable quantity of525 words
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Article598 1916-03-31 7 Messrs. Kennedy Company, Penang, report as follows Business in the Rubber Share Market during the month under review has been on a larger scale than for some considerable time past and although the majority of transactions were made in Dollar Issues there has also been a fair598 words
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Article90 1916-03-31 7 March 31.—Masonic Dinner to Wor. Bro. R. Young at E. O. Annexe. 31.—Presbytarian Church, Reception, Mayfield, 5-30 p.in. 31.—Entertainment by Mr. Terence Ramsdale, Drill Hall, 9-15 p.m 31.—Penang Golf Club. A.G.M. Golf Club, 6-30 p.m. April I.—Cricket, “A Coy and Veterans v. “B Coy and Maxims, Esplanade. 2.—Church90 words
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Advertisement435 1916-03-31 7 TO-DAYS TIN PRICES. The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. To-day*« quotation for unrefined tin in j ft the Supreme Court of the Fenang was $93.00 per picul, buyers, no sellers—a decrease of $l. Straits Settlements. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £2OO spot, and £194 15s. three months, SETTLEMEN 1 Oh435 words
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Miscellaneous200 1916-03-31 7 BIG U GREAT DETECTIVE PICTURE TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT H THE STRAITS””CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. 3 Reels The Mystery of the Tapestry Room 3 Reels A powerful and sensational detective drama, relates intensely absorbing story of crime and a detective’s ingenuity, featuring Murdeck MacQuarrie, Master of Realism always200 words
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Advertisement2690 1916-03-31 8 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. llrv. K p R A (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). I koninklijke paketvaart lb (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) mail and passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. II ■Kg*** maatschappij A!iD PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. IBCORPORAIED IS JAPAN. Il (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN MAIL SERVICES. (Roval2,690 words
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