Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 June 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-06-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833; No. 143 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY, 20th JUNE. 1916 PRICE 10 tENTS20 words
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Advertisement802 1916-06-20 1 jjooonuD nnnusiD oaaaan ana aaaaoD 5 IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, g BUY OR SELL g RUBBERi g OR TO -a FORWARD GOODS u n to ANY PAfiT or ths WORLD a o go to a s ALLEN DENNYS Co., S 7. UNION STKKET. d fl SamJOEDDDDDOOBBnDDQnnBnODDOD I SUN LIFE802 words
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Advertisement62 1916-06-20 1 naaaaaDEraaaaaaaaaaaaanaDDa a FOR $3O B E XTOU can have the Pinang a A Gazette posted every day O q for a whole year to your address, q (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). Proj ortionate Quartet ly and B Half-yearly rates. n Subscriptions are payable in q advance and remittance should B q62 words
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AN INCOME TAX.
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Article435 1916-06-20 2 The really interesting portion of the debate, says the Singapore Free Press of Saturday, was that arising from the suggestion of the hon’le Mr ELiot that an income tax be imposed in the Colony a- a special tax for war purposes, to last for the period of the435 words
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Article1643 1916-06-20 2 T.O.M It was on September 23, 1910, that the question was first raised in the Straits Settlements, the occasion being the Governor’s annual Budget speech, His Excellency (Sir John Andersen) saying, inter alia “We have reached the limit of the area to which indirect taxation can—“ T.O.M ” - 1,643 words
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Article27 1916-06-20 2 The following ties have been fixed for Thursday Championship—J S Cunningham v W B Houston (1). Championship Pairs—Reid and Sharpe v Allau and Muir.27 words
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Article617 1916-06-20 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Sir, —I yield to no one in patriotism and readiness to make sacrifices for the Empire in this supreme huur of its task, but I fe» 1 that it is necessary to sound a note of warning and regret at the proposed617 words
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Article129 1916-06-20 2 How they Affect Prices. We learn that with the extra duties on spirits, the consumer will have to pay 24 cents more per bottle for whisky, brandy, gin, rum a.id liqueur®. Beer atd stout will cost two cents more per pint bottle or $1.44 more per129 words
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Article176 1916-06-20 2 The new duties on cigarettes and tobacco will increase prices to the following extent The prices given are the additional charges fixed by the wholesalers. There should be no further additions by the retailers, unless where fractions have to be reckoned with. Cigarettes—Capstan (tin of 50), 967176 words
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Advertisement487 1916-06-20 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. A TEACHER for Vth or Vlth standards American Methodist School, Medan. Mast be Junior Cambridge pass. Free quarters and salary of $3O to $6O. Strait-», according to qualifications. Apply giving full particulars as to education, previous experience, references etc., to Rev. L. OECHSLI, Medan, Sumatra. Postponement of487 words
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Advertisement305 1916-06-20 2 Penang Sales Room TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, Valuable Household Furnit ure COMPRISING: Ornamental Sideboard, Extent; Table Dressing Tables, Wardrobes M Top Wash Stands, Bentwood aQ J Furniture, Glass and Crockerv n t ttaft Single Iron Bedstead®, En.raving? aDd Upright Piano in excellent order*' Phaeton Rubber Tyred, Harness t305 words
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Article787 1916-06-20 3 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The annual general meeting of the Stiawan Rubber Plantations, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, 4 Beach Street, Penang, yesterday. Mr. James Sellar presided, and the others present were Messrs. J. R. Murray, J. W. Hunt, A. M. Sellar, and H.787 words
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Article62 1916-06-20 3 June 21.—Meeting Board of Licensing Justices, District Court, 2.15 p.m. Jone 21 and 22.—G01f Club, Ladies Spoon Competition. June 24 —Golf Club, Captain’s Prize, Entries close. July 10.—Belgian Children’s Day. July 25th, 27th and 29th.—Penang Turf Club’s Race Meeting. August 4.—Second Anniversary of the War. August 7 —Bank62 words
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Article847 1916-06-20 3 The tenth annual general meeting of this Company, was held on May 17, at the Councilroom of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, Loudon, E.C, Mr. J. L. LondounShand (Chairman of the Company) presiding. The Chairman s»»id Gentlemen, may I express the hope that you consider the report847 words
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Advertisement801 1916-06-20 3 WANTED ORDERB are now being booked for j Para Robber Seeds from fine old n Y PLANTER ot good experience -th treM ith tee of “J," t JP excellent credenn.l., management of p rice 5) per o 0() healthy Estate. and $2/- packed in boxes P.O B. or F.G R801 words
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Advertisement177 1916-06-20 3 OVERWORKED NERVES. The early symp-oins of nervous breakdown are irritability and restlessness, in which the victims seem oppressed by their nerves. As the trouble advances, common symptoms are a tired feeling in the knees and ankles, want of patience, twitching?, impaired vision, insomnia, failure of memory, headache 3, backaches, loss177 words
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Advertisement454 1916-06-20 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check454 words
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Article66 1916-06-20 4 Jarrbtt—Griffith. —Oa the 19th June, 1916, at. St. George’s Church, Penang, Norman Rowlstone Jarrett, ADO Klang. F M.S. Civil Service, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jarrett, 24 Portland Place. Brighton, to Doris Elaine, secorid daughter of the late F. R Griffith, P.W.D., Bombay, and Mrs. Griffith, Kotagiri,66 words
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Article992 1916-06-20 4 A week ago, in an article headed “Are we winning?” we attempted to show how little the facts of the situation warranted bitter criticisms of these responsible for the Allies’ conduct of the war or for the pessimism that existed in certain circles regarding its final992 words
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Article330 1916-06-20 4 JARRETT—GRIFFITH. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. George’s Church, Penang, yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Norman Kowlstone Jarrett, Assistant District Officer, Klang. F M S, only son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jarrett, of 24, Pirtland Piace, Brighton, England, and Doris Elaine, second330 words
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Article974 1916-06-20 4 The Pall Mall Gazette,” in alluding to the effect the shortage of labour in Britain is having on the F. M.S. Rubber Industry, owing to the military demands on the type of man that is so largely drawn upon for estates in Malaya and throughout the middle974 words
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Article862 1916-06-20 4 Mr. and Mrs Southam and f tt for several months’ holiday in q lBar e by ss. Teesta, on Friday. An Address will be presents Hon. Mr. R. Q. WaUoZ cx r R 1 of Perak, by the Sikh Comuiuoit,,; in Anderson School, I poh t on862 words
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Advertisement396 1916-06-20 4 rTHE COMMON CAUSE. j The Allies are United in Arms and in Business I ASAHI BEER I THE MOST POPULAR DRINK IN THE EAST. J I Winners of Prizes at Several of the World’s Expositions. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. J PRESS COMMENT. We have received samples of Asahi Beer from The Eastern396 words
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Advertisement12 1916-06-20 4 “E. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY Wednesday and Saturday. E. 6’ O. ORCHESTRA.’ L12 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 1916-06-20 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 4-17 a.m. 10-19 a.m. 3-49 p.m. 10 53 p.m.25 words
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Article249 1916-06-20 5 I MILITIA force called UP. fl the RUSSIAN ADVANCE. ITALYS NEW CABINET. GREECE AND THE ENTENTE. The threat by a Carranza leader in Mexico B to attack the American troops should S more of the latter be sent into Mexico and a demand by General Carranza, have249 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article141 1916-06-20 5 [Reuter’s Trlrgramb.] FIGHT AGAINST HEAVY ODDS. [Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, June 19. General Haig reports much flying yesterpay owing to better weather. There was a marked increase in hostile aerial activity. One British machine was attacked, during a reconnaissance, by eight enemy machines. The Britisher[Reuter’s Trlrgramb.] - 141 words
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Article168 1916-06-20 5 London, June 10.—The Times military correspondent, in the course of his review of the general situation on the various fronts, [eniarks that the French have suffered losses p erdun, but the German idea that the rench reserves have been exhausted is very ar from the truth. The168 words
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Article190 1916-06-20 5 dpJf n M° n ;>, J ,I .t^ o h The P,ris «>rr..pon. dent of the ‘Times”, dwells on France’s semce to the Allies is gaining by her defence 1» er< '.u’ fc ,me them to fit themselves to take up the great work before them. He190 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration113 1916-06-20 5 LONG LINE STRAIGHTENED. Petrograd, June 19. The net strategical result of a fortnight’s fighting is that the Russians hold practically a straight line Lutsk-Buczicz-Czernowi’z. The captive of Radziviloff by driving the enemy towards Brody, and probably farther in the direction of Lemberg will almost it evitably compel113 words
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Article391 1916-06-20 5 Petrograd, May 16.—The Times' military correspondent’s analysis of the distribution of the German forces in the Eastern theatre attracts widespread attention among Russian military critics, and is reprinted in full by the Army organ and all the ’eading newspapers. Its conclusions tend to modify the391 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration57 1916-06-20 5 TURKS AND GREEKS. Athena, June 19It is reliably reported from Constantinople that the Turks are driving cut the Greeks west of Trebiz md, on the pretext of saving them from the dangers of the Russian invasion. Many Greeks refused to move away, and were driven away forcibly, their57 words
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Article473 1916-06-20 5 German Connivance. Bukarest, May 18.—Since the entry of the Russian troops into Trebizond it has become possib’e to lift the ve l of mystery that has hitherto shrouded the fact of the Armenian population in this prosperous port The troops on their arrival found all the473 words
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Article40 1916-06-20 5 THE ENTENTE DEMANDS. Athens, June 19. Tbe correspondent of the Daily Mail at Athens states that M. Rallis has authorised the statement that the Greek Government dnes n< t inter d to yie'd to the pressure by tbe Entente.40 words
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Article59 1916-06-20 5 SIGNOR BOSELLI’S SELECTION. Rem?, June 19. The new Italian Cabinet las been constituted. It includes Signor Bos-lii Pr-mier). Baron Sonnino (Foreign Minister). Signor Coloeimo (Minister for the Colonie-). General Morrone (Minister for War). Admiral Corsi (Minister of Marine). Signor Biasolati (Socialist). Without portfolio. The Csbiret represents all parties,59 words
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Naval Operatoins.
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Article212 1916-06-20 5 KING’S APPRECIATION. London, June 18. His Majesty the King, on a recent visit to the Grand Fleet, addressed a parade of representatives units. The King said You waited nearly two years with most exemplary patience for an opportunity to engage the enemy’s fleet. I understand how trying212 words
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Article18 1916-06-20 5 London, June 19. It is stated that Prince Albert participated in the naval baith.18 words
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Article274 1916-06-20 5 London, June 19. The steamers sunk are the Jafea (British) and the Mendibil-Mendi (Spani-h). WHAT THE NAVY MEANS TO ENGLAND. Washington, May 16.—1 n the course of an article urging the United States to strengthen her fleet the New York World pays the following striking tribute to274 words
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Article27 1916-06-20 5 London, June 11.—Copenhagen reports that the Pommern whose loss the Germans admit, was a new Dreadnought, and namesake of the old battleship torpedoed in 1915.27 words
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General News.
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Article22 1916-06-20 5 JAPANESE TROOPS ARRIVE. London, June 19. A Tientsin message says the Japanese reinforcements arrived, and were sent to Peking and Shan-Hai-Kwan.22 words
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Article28 1916-06-20 5 London, June 19. The Pe’fast Nationalists passed a resolution to tbe effect that Mr. Lloyd George’s proposals will afford the basis for a provisiotal settlement.28 words
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Article26 1916-06-20 5 London, June 19. The Times” draws the attention of the authorities to the activity in Loudon of tbe Home Rule for India League.26 words
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Article22 1916-06-20 5 London, June 19. 1 he fire on the Clan Ross at Birkenhead hss been controlled. Immense damage was done.22 words
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Article210 1916-06-20 5 AMERICA’S NEW STEP. Washington, June 19. President Wilson has called out the Militia of every State for service on the Mexican border. It is officially explained that they will be sent to the border as they are needed No additional entry into Mexico is contemplated, except pursuit of the210 words
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139 1916-06-20 5 New York, May 12. —A German antiAmerican mobilisation scheme has been discovered, and reveals a conspiracy to send Teutonic reservists to a rendezvous in Mexico. As many of these hold semi-confidential naval and military positions, they are able to abstract plans of mine fields, fortresses139 words
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Article29 1916-06-20 5 Loudon, June 19. The engagement is announced of Lady Charles Mercer-Nairre, daughter of Lord Minto, and Captain the Honourable J. J. Astor (Life Guard?.)29 words
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Article251 1916-06-20 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. G. Special London, June 19. The following dividends of rubber companies are announced Federated Selangor (final) 50 per cent. Damansara (interim) 12j per cent. Pegoh (interim) 10 per cent. A man sleeping on the railway line between Chiengrak and Chiengrak Noi, in Siam, was251 words
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Article273 1916-06-20 5 {Specially Translated.) M. Seedeman, a director of the “Matin,” has been killed at Verdun. A severe hailstorm destroyed the harvests in Upper Bavaria in Lower Austria. The international conference of socialist» from neutral lands will open at the Hague on July, 31st. Heer Troelstra will preside. A273 words
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Article70 1916-06-20 5 Ssbang coaled 29 ships during the fortnight ended the 10th June. They bunkered 5,142| tons and fl-w the following flags, 23 Dutch, 3 English, 2 Swed s v> and 1 Japanese. Cholera has again broken out in Batavia. Foot and mouth disease has broken out at Maros Estate70 words
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Article76 1916-06-20 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list t Y’esterday. To-day. UQ QQ CQ Shares. 0 o ES Mining. Menglembu 20c 25c 20c 22|c P. Bbaru 75c 85c 60c 75c Tongkah H. sl4j sl4j $l5 Fronoh S. 6/6 7/6 6/6 7/Rtbfeer (Sterling.) Singapore U. 2/376 words
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Article219 1916-06-20 5 Messrs Guthrie Co., Ltd. in their weekly report dated Singapore, Wednesday, 15th June say For the usual weekly Auction held today some 466 tons were catalogued, Demand can only be described as fair and bidding at times was very slow. Standard Crepe and Sheet at $l3O and219 words
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Article31 1916-06-20 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $85.25 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin is quoted in Londe n to-day at £l7B spot, and £l7B 5s three mouths.31 words
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Article22 1916-06-20 5 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., (No Liability) for the week ending 17th inst was 24 tons.22 words
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Obituary21 1916-06-20 5 Obituary. Loudon, June 19. The death has occurred of General Sir A. Houtum Schindler, c.i E General in the Persian Army.21 words
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Article, Illustration1236 1916-06-20 6 CAMPAIGN IN A NATURAL ZOO. Old Moshi, April 10,—We campaign in Wonderland, a land of surprising beauty, deep dark forests, rushing snow cooled torrents radiating from the mountainous mass that stands upon the marches of British and German East Africa; orchids of rare brilliancy of colour, gigantic1,236 words
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Article461 1916-06-20 6 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD. A PROSPEROUS YEAR. The report of the directors of Whiteaway Laidlaw Jt Co., Ltd., for the year ending February 28th, 1916, to be submitted to the shareholders at the eighth annual general meeting called for noon, on Friday May 26, at the offices, 5, Cripplepate Buildings,461 words
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Advertisement589 1916-06-20 6 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Roytl Charter. Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE. LONDON, 8.0. Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Peking Bangkok Hoilo Penang Batavia Ipoh uket Bombay Karachi Rangoon Calcutta Klang Saigon Canton Kobe Seremban Cebu Kuala Lumpur Shanghai589 words
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Advertisement239 1916-06-20 6 THE growing activities of our second year’s hostilities find Avon Tyres in increased demand for H.M. Transport. Tried and proven in the fierce flame of War, as they have been tried in every sort of civilian service, Avons emerge as Reasoned Campaigners worthy of the highest place in the esteem239 words
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Article759 1916-06-20 7 [ECTUBE BY MR. EATON AT TAIPING. On Saturday I»*L Mr. B. J. Eaton, -.nltural Chemist for the Department delivered an important r e on “Vulcanization” before th« Planters’ Association. The meet- largely attended by an audience of '“tecia'i'e planters. ]le lecturer, who was briefly introduced r \V. S. Cookson,759 words
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Article911 1916-06-20 7 LORD HARDINGE INTERVIEWED. In an interview given to the Lonc?™Pondent of the New York Times Lord Hardinge, the ex-Viceroy of India, showed that for months during the early peri od of the war India was practically denuded of British troops, and the Indian contingents who went abroad to911 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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210 1916-06-20 7 fTo the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"] Sir,—l am asking for gifts towards the excellent work of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society to be announced at their 98th Annual gathering at the Mansion House, London on May Bth. The Society is both International and210 words
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Article57 1916-06-20 7 The Electric Polyscope are showing tonight Lieut Rose R. N. and the Sealed Orders,” The Crime on the Coast” both 3 reelers, The Red Club a detective drama in 4 parts, and comedies. The Straits Cinema announces for to-night, When Rogues Fall out.” in three reel-, Phantom Island57 words
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Article28 1916-06-20 7 London, June 19.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/5} Smoked Sheet 2/4} [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.28 words
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Article31 1916-06-20 7 The homeward mail steamer ss. Kashgar, arrived at London on Saturday last, 17 th instant. The outward mail steamer ss. Khiva, arrived at Port Said on Sunday, 18th instant.31 words
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Article83 1916-06-20 7 CLEARANCES. To-day. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Pungah for Bata Bahra. Anjow for Langkat and Pangkalan B randan. Kaloma for Edi and Langsa. Trang for Trang. Kedah tor Dindings and Sitiawau. Providence for Rangoon. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For83 words
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Article125 1916-06-20 7 Penang, June 20, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 25/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 13/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} h 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173} 3 days’sight125 words
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Article247 1916-06-20 7 Penang, June 20, 1916. S. P. Tapioca J 6.75 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.30 tales Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $25.00 buyers. White Pepper $36.00 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $6O sales Cloves Nutmegs247 words
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Advertisement382 1916-06-20 7 OVALTINE IS SURE R-N OURISHMENT. A REFRESHING AND SUSTAINING BEVERAGE FOR ANY TIME. SOLD IN TINS PRICE 60 cts. *l.OO *1.65. BY “CASH CHEMISTS” LTD, BEACH STREET, PENANG. THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS, COLOMBO A. BAUR PENANG. DEAL EXCLUSIVELY IN MANURES. A MESSAGE TO THIN, WEAK, SCRAWNY FOLKS. An Easy Way382 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous327 1916-06-20 7 If It’s The Best LT re After Stop Right Here! at THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I 3 Reels When Rog’ues Fall Out Reels 3 A thrilling drama, written by H. Holmes and produced by J. P. McGowan, tells an absorbing story327 words
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Advertisement2464 1916-06-20 8 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. K. P. M. O«AN MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. J apiß Mail StCMßlhip Co. Ld. MAATSCHAPPIJ PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. B (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND) CHIII MUTUAL BTE *M N*V. CO IT. MAIL SERVICES. a b. I (INCORPORATED IN t, 6MM U l2,464 words
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