Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 May 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-05-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 123 VOL. LXXIV. SATURDAY, 27th MAY. £916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1037 1916-05-27 1 oaaa QoaaaaoDa □□□□□□□□DaaQDn g IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, g BUY oa SELL g S RUBBER g OR TO FORWARD GOODS to ANY PART o> thr WORLD n a Q n GO to s ALLEN DENNYS Co., i 7. UNION STNBET. r 5 D gocnanDaaauauDDaaaaaaaatuiDaD SUN LIFE BANKS OF CHARTERED1,037 words
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Advertisement62 1916-05-27 1 naaaanDDaaaoa uuodod aaaaoDa FOR $3O a X/ 011 CRn bave the p,nan B d a 1 Gazette posted every day 9 for a whol« year to your address, g (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). Proportionate Quarteily and D Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in D advance and remittance should g be addressed62 words
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Article1582 1916-05-27 2 Mr H Furnivall, of the F M S Forest Department, has owing to ill-health retired on pension. Mr G E Shaw, Adviser, Land Office, Kedah, goes Home on long leave by the mail, to-morrow. Mr C H Mackay, of Lunas Estate, Kedah, leaves by the Nankin, to-morrow,1,582 words
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Article1033 1916-05-27 2 EXTENSION OF PROPERTY. The seventh annual general meeting of the Samaugg )1 Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, No. 1, Downing Street, Penang, to-day. Mr DA M Brown presided, the others present being Messrs J McNeill, L M Beil, A R Morgan,1,033 words
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Article74 1916-05-27 2 The steamship Manila, which was specially purchased by the Tin Bentong Company, for the purpose, arrived at Port Swettenham on Thursday from America with the plant for the mine at Bentong, Pahang. The dredge is expected to ba in working order in about four and a half74 words
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Article56 1916-05-27 2 The Chartered Bank advises us of the following further subscriptions to the Penang Aeroplane Fund No. 1 subscribed ...$19,200 00 Balance on May 26 $6,151.60 Mr. A. C. Elton 25.00 Messrs. Eiinbnrgh, Leith, Portobello, Musselburgh and Dalkeith 25.00 Auchterinuchty 5 00 Ecclefechan 5.00 Camlachie 5 00 Nilngavie56 words
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Article324 1916-05-27 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on May 17 ...$11,160.07 E W J 100.00 Members of Nova Scotia Club... 148.00 Amt collected by Mr J H Phipps for May (Registry324 words
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Article380 1916-05-27 2 REVIEW OF THE WEg K Messrs. Kennedy i Co. report- n the past week an easier tone has T in all markets and business on th has been on a small scale. e Inquiries for Sterling Rubber, mainly confined to the l Ower 4rB Floriners and Bukit380 words
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Article232 1916-05-27 2 The position occupied by Germany as regards her supply of rubber must be very unenviable. It has only to be considered to what a great extent rubber is required in modern warfare —to say nothing of hospital work—to realise something of our enemy’s difficulties in this232 words
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Article80 1916-05-27 2 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore. May At the annual general meeting of Sandycroft Rubber Co, Ltd., t l6 Mr. 'W. W. Cook presided. report and accounts were passe improved condition of the estate was mented on. All the rubber is now sold locally. j D A special80 words
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Article46 1916-05-27 2 SERIOUS DEFALCATIONS. [From Our Own Singapore, M»y F. Rozario, Chief Clerk of the Cricket Club, was committed fa!gfl the Assizes on charges af cO antin< entries in the books, an no th** for money received. It wa3 439]. the deficit in one month reache46 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement401 1916-05-27 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED. AN ENGINEER with good dredging experience. In charge of workshop for five years. Good draftsman. Speaks Malay. Good testimonials. Apply No. 202, c/o Pinang Gazette. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m., on Tuesday,401 words
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Obituary203 1916-05-27 2 OBITUARY. MR. G. W. WILSON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 27. The death occurred at Sydney, of Mr. G. W. Wilson, of Messrs G. W. Wilson and Co., of Ipoh. According to a cable received here death was sadden. Deceased left the F. M.S. for Sydney in January, on203 words
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Article1060 1916-05-27 3 ADDRESS BY MOHAMMEDAN ADVISORY BOARD. A pleasant function took place at the Town Hall, Penang, yesterday afternoon, when Mr. H. C. Sells, Collector of Land Revenue, President of the Mohammedan Advisory Board, Chairman of the Rural Board, Second-Lieut. Chinese Company, Penang Volunteers, etc., was presented with1,060 words
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Article582 1916-05-27 3 Victory for men. The shipping strike that tied up the coast steamers of Butterfield and Swire and of Jardine, Matheson and Company, is a thing of the past. The companies gave in May, 12, after 12 discouraging days when they looked out over the river as582 words
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Article1166 1916-05-27 3 FAREWELL ADDRESS AT ALOR STAR An interesting ceremony took place last Thursday evening at the Rest House, Alor Star, when the British Indians, Ceylonese and Straits-born Malays presented an address to Mr. Cavendish, Assistant Adviser, on the eve of his departure from Kedah. The grounds of the1,166 words
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Article623 1916-05-27 3 THEIR “TASK COMPLETED.” Bukharest, April 17.—Deserters from the Bulgarian Army who have arrived here give a gloomy description of the state of feeling prevailing among the troops, and their statements are confirmed by those of the officers and soldiers who have been allowed to go home on623 words
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Article69 1916-05-27 3 CLEARANCES. To-DAT. Atjeh for Langsa, Edi, T. Seniawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Rotorua for Tongkah and Reuong. Trang for Trang. Ipoh for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Mambang for Setul. Will o’ the Wisp for Deli. Glenogle for Rangoon. Glenfalloch for China. Nagoya69 words
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Article42 1916-05-27 3 May 27.—M.F.A. Annual General Meeting at Cresent Star Sports Club 3 p.m. May 28.—Penang Swimming Club A.G.M., Swimming Club,” noon. May 29.—P.L R.C. Shoot 4 30 p.m. June 3.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 7 a.m. June 10 and 12.—Cricket, Penang v. Perak, Esplanade.42 words
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Article124 1916-05-27 3 Penang, May 27, 1916. (2fy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...3/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein Demand Bank 173$ 3 days'sight124 words
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Article110 1916-05-27 3 Penang, May 27, 1916. S P. Tapioca $7.70 sales. M. P. Tapioca $8.05 tales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $25.00 buyers. White Pepper $33.90 buyers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $7O sellers. Cloves $4O buyers110 words
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Advertisement519 1916-05-27 3 WANTED. RUBBER ESTATE of about 50 acres A, in Penang, near Bagan Tuan Kechil eft r any Railway Station at P. W„ must r D we ll cleaned, fully p anted, and mostly 71 trees in tapping. Apply giving full 8 t j cU iar?, distance of trees and price519 words
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Advertisement192 1916-05-27 3 HELP FOR THE WOMEN. The demands upon a mother’s strength are many and severe her own health trials and her children’s welfare exact heavy tolls, while hurried meals, broken rest and much indoor living tend to weaken her constitution. No wonder that she is often indisposed through weakness, sick headache,192 words
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Advertisement85 1916-05-27 3 To build up m weakness To make you well an I kee p you well—this is the woik of SCOTT’S Emulsi x In cases of ANEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS r-COTT’S Emulsion has no equal for bringing back the energy, strength and vigour of glorious health. Still the best at all85 words
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Article1085 1916-05-27 4 The war makes numberless calls on the generosity of the people of the Empire in support of humanitarian as opposed to active military objects. Some of the needs are on a tremendous scale, like Belgium’s and Poland’s; others are on smaller Hues bat important nevertheless. The concert in1,085 words
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Article1815 1916-05-27 4 8. T.” We learn from Australian papers that the leader of the Dublin rebels was James Connolly, a notorious syndicalist who was the fiery Jim Larkin’s lieutenant during the great strike in Dublin. Connolly, in the fighting at the end of April issued passports to persons desirous8. T.” - 1,815 words
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Advertisement242 1916-05-27 4 ALLSOPP’S z 1 x THE FINEST I M WORLD RFFR fWW RENOWNED dt.ilix riZVi for ON THE EXPORT ABSOLUTE MARKET. PURITY* SOLE AGEIVTSICALDBECK, MACGREGOR 8 Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. ♦nununnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnf n n n < n n 3/ n n .V/ A, n B Ay 4»Z 4?/ E n242 words
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Advertisement190 1916-05-27 4 “E. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY Wednesday and Saturday. E. O. ORCHESTRA. ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA. SADLIEK KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until it suits them to take personal possession this enables clients to invest190 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 1916-05-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 10-14 a.m. 4 00 a.m. 10-21 p ro. 5*02 p.m.26 words
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Article240 1916-05-27 5 premier and agreement. VERDUN BATTLE EXTENDS. HIS MAJESTY’S MESSAGE. GERMANY AND MEDIATION Paris reports it is now a general battle between the two Armies at Verdun. Wednesday’s great attack, which enabled the French to retake Fort Douaumont, marked the beginning of the general battle. The Crown Prince redoubled240 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration640 1916-05-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GENERAL BATTLE IN PROGRESS. [Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, May 25. Perhaps the whole war hinges on the present phase of the Verdun battle. An important French note issued this afternoon states frankly that it is now a general battle between the two Armies.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 640 words
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Article137 1916-05-27 5 MINISTER’S WARNING. Amsterdam, May 26 In the Reichstag, Herr Botocki, President of the Food Supply Board, warned the House not to expect any sudden improvement in the food conditions in Germany. He emphasised the great difficulties arising from the relations of the Federal States. Menacing letters bad137 words
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Article97 1916-05-27 5 GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. London, May 26. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said the question of the Government’s trade policy after the war was being carefully considered, though no representations had officially been made to him by the Dominions. He added that the Imperial Government was giving97 words
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Article37 1916-05-27 5 AN EXTENSIVE SCHEME. London, May 26. The Home of Lords passed the second reading of the Small Holding Bill, designed to place 15,000 soldiers and sailors on 200,000 acres at a cost of £6,000,000.37 words
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Article203 1916-05-27 5 CALL TO FURTHER SACRIFICES. London, May 26. The King has issued the following message to his people “To enable the country to organise more effectively its military resources for the present great struggle for the cause of civilisation, I have, acting on the advice of my Ministers,203 words
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Article218 1916-05-27 5 EMPIRE CHILDREN’S DAY.” London, May 2f. The National Committee for Relief in Belgium is arranging a Children’s Day for Belgium throughout the Empire on Ju’y 1 Oth. The Committee ask that the children of every school organise concerts, sports and other entertainments and devote the proceeds to218 words
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Article415 1916-05-27 5 I have had a long conversation with a leading citizen of Brussels, who cannot be named as a source of information, because, while he is in exile, his family and property remain in the power of the invader, aad the penalty might fall upon them, says Mr. G.415 words
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Article486 1916-05-27 5 A MOMENT FOR AGREEMENT. London, May 25. The House of Commons was crowded to hear Mr. Asquith make his eagerly awaited statement regarding Ireland. Lord Wimborne was a spectator in the Peers’ Gallery. The Premier affirmed that the primary duty of the Government was to restore order,486 words
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Article53 1916-05-27 5 London, May 25. The Grand Jury returned a true bill in the charge of high treason against Sir Roger Casement, at the 011 Bailey. Sir Roger’s Trial. London, May 26. The trial of Sir Roger Casement will begin on June 26th. His counsel will include the famous53 words
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Article92 1916-05-27 5 London, May 26. Mr. Chamberlain has reluctantly declined the generous offer by Miss Faithfull, of a house and grounds at Walton-on-Thames as a Moslem Cemetery in England, as no more burials of Moslem soldiers in England will be necessary. The removal of bodies interred at Brookwood92 words
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Article88 1916-05-27 5 London, May 24. Messrs Montagu Co’s report of the silver market attributes the sensational fall in price to the coincidence of absence of competition and a sudden eagerness by Indian bazaars to sell not only small holdings in London but considerable amounts for delivery weeks ahead. The88 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration126 1916-05-27 5 TURKS HOLD SANNA-I-YAT. London, May 25. General Sir Percy Lake reports that the enemy are still holding their positions on the left bank of the Tigris, in the vicinity of Sanna i-Yat. The British artillery on the opposite bank is maintaining an effective fire on the Turkish communications on126 words
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Article230 1916-05-27 5 EFFECTIVE REPRISALS. London, May 26. A communique regarding Egypt states In retaliation for the air attack on Port Said, four of our aeroplanes dropped forty bombs on advanced posts at Rodh-Salem, El-Hamma, Bir-Bayud, Bir-Salmana and Bir-El-Mazar. Much damage was done, including the destruction of water tanks230 words
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Article33 1916-05-27 5 ITALIAN OFFENSIVE. London, May 26. The Times correspondent at Salonika says the Italians have begun an attack on the Austrians south-east of Valona and are also advancing towards the north-east on Berat.33 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article55 1916-05-27 5 London, May 25. Steamers sunk are the Levanzo (Italian) and Istros (Greek) and the sailing ship Oreal’a (Italian). The steamer Teresaa (Italian) was damaged. Spanish Steamer Sunk, London, May 26. The Spanish steamer Aurrera was sunk. The Berkelstroom. Hague, May 26, Holland has protested to Germany against the55 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article290 1916-05-27 5 THE ITALIAN RETIREMENT. Rome, May 25. It is semi-officially reported that, after inflicting very bloody losses on the enemy in a week’s fighting, the Italians have withdrawn before Trent to the principal line of defence, where they steadfastly await the renewal of the attacks. Only one small section290 words
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General News.
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Article90 1916-05-27 5 GERMANY’S PEACE EFFORTS. London, May 25. It is learned from an authoritative source that Germany has intimated to America that now is an opportune time for President Wilson to s f art peace mediation. President Wilson is unlikely to acquiesce. President's Position. Washington, May 26. Callers90 words
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Article273 1916-05-27 5 SZECHUAN’S DECLARATION. Shanghai, May 26. The independence of the Province of Szechuan was officially proclaimed on May 22nd. Disquieting Situation. Peking, May 26. The “Times’” correspondent at Peking says the political deadlock •in China continues. The real difficulty is apparently the absence of an agreement upon the successor to273 words
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Article1290 1916-05-27 6 DIVIDEND OF 65 PER CENT. The ninth annual ordinary general meeting of the Seafield Rubber Company (Limited) was held on April 19 in the council room o.f the Rubber Growers’ Association (Incorporated), 38, Eastcheap, London, E. 0., Mr. H. K. Rutherford (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman1,290 words
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Article784 1916-05-27 6 SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE OF PROFITS. The third annual general meeting of the Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered offices, 149, Lea-denhall-street, E. C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: A year ago, I said that some of784 words
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Advertisement1097 1916-05-27 6 The Wagon Shop That Became the Largest Automobile Factory in the British Empire Back in 1903, the town of Walkerville, Ontario, was possessed of a concern called the Walkerville Wagon Company. If, on some day when business was not rashing, the general manager, Gordon M. McGregor, wished to take a1,097 words
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Advertisement12 1916-05-27 6 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE. BACKBONE12 words
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Advertisement323 1916-05-27 6 NOTICE. \XTE beg to give notice that for the present the nrodiWo < V V Bernese Alps Milk Company will be imported bv us in i° the “BEAR” Brand instead of under “Sledge” Brand n/b n<ert fo THE MILK REMAINS UNCHANGED; the trade Xk fcO ore has been altered, and323 words
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Article1247 1916-05-27 7 EYE-WITNESSES STORIES. n American journalist describing the i" D bli The ro °P’ \re no quarter. The Rebels fought with desperation, realising that they facing death in any event. The naval boats blew great holes in Dublin City°distillery. The Rebels started many nn Thursday night, igniting building fires1,247 words
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256 1916-05-27 7 General’s Dinner to the Officers Petrograd, April 21.—An official communication issued to-day says The comradeship in-arms of the Russian and French armies has been still further strengthened by the arrival of Russian troops at Marseilles on April 20." Marseilles, April 21.—The General Commanding the 15th256 words
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Article39 1916-05-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, May 27. The Singapore Municipal Commission refused to tap rubber trees on the water catchment area despite Dr. Fowlie’s strong advocacy and contentions that it would not be in the least dangerous.39 words
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Article180 1916-05-27 7 Tbe case in which P H Thornley, a young planter of Kedah was charged by an Ipoh bicycle shop with taking away a motorbicycle on approval and failing to pay for it, was tried by Mr W D Scott in the Ipoh Police Court on180 words
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Article1490 1916-05-27 7 DISPUTED OPTIONS. Claims connected with the starting of the Titi Tin Company, Ltd., and involving large sums of money, have led to the action which was opened in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Wednesday, before Mr Justice Earnshaw. Four suits, which have long been pending, are brought,1,490 words
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Article275 1916-05-27 7 SUNDAY, MAY 28. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—sth Sunday after Easter, (Rogation Sunday) 8 a.m Matins: Hymn 176; 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion 5 p.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Hymn 191. Responses, Roberts, Psalm CXXXVI, CXXXVII. CXXXVIII, Lloyd, Magnificat, Barnby 47, Nunc Dimittis, Goss 61,275 words
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Article228 1916-05-27 7 TENNIS TIES. The Tennis Ties played last night at the Golf Club resulted Men’s Doubles Handicao A—Preutis and Harries w o from S F B Martin and Thomson Sayers and Stewart—s/6 beat Sproule and Swan—2/6 by 6—4, 6 —l. Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mrs Hogan and Hargrave—2/6 beat Miss228 words
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Article98 1916-05-27 7 The Band will play the following programme of music ar, the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Reminiscences Of Verdi ...Godfrey 2. Galop Tramway ...Burgnein 3. Finale Rigoletto ...Verdi 4. Waltz rhantome ...Gun’l 5. Brazilian Dance Habanera ...D’orso 6. March Nulli Secundus Bentley On98 words
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Advertisement241 1916-05-27 7 Penang Sales Room. The undersigned is instructed to sell By Public Auction, Artistic and Valuable Household Furniture, Piano, Plants, etc., COMPRISING Double Iron Bedsteads, Mirror front Wardrobes, Marbletop Washstand. Dressing Tables, American Spring Rocking Chairs, Electric Table Lamps and Fans, Dinner Wagons, Bentwood and Rattan Furniture, Glass, Crockery and E.241 words
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Advertisement2475 1916-05-27 8 P. o.—B. I.— APGAR N. Y. K. K. P. M.[j fe O«AN mail and passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. ||HKI JBl K f N maatschappij ART '"X7“™ PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATE IN JAPAN. (INCORPORATED IM HOLLAND.) “"“S’™ 1 MAIL SERVICES. a < (Incobpobated in England.) 1 Homeward2,475 words
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