Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 July 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-07-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 166 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY, 18th JULY, '516. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement796 1916-07-18 1 WANTED— I RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- a a vately, or for shipment. D GOODS for forwarding to any part of the World. D INSURANCE risks against Fire. D Ilf specialize in the above. o g Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., g rc 6 Beach Street, Penang. g796 words
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Advertisement61 1916-07-18 1 aaaaauDDoanaD □□□liZzub B a FOR $3O n 2 X7OU can have Pinang 1 Gazette posted every day a for a whok year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). o Pro} ortionate Quarteily and n Half-yearh rates. r q Subscription» are payable in advance and remittance should g q be addresser!61 words
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Article781 1916-07-18 2 Mrs. Goodrich is staying at the Crag. The Hon. Mr. C W. C. Parr is on a Visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Alhn Dennys left by the B. I. steamer for a short holiday in India, where he will join Mis. Dennys. Mr J M Graham, the781 words
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Article217 1916-07-18 2 COINERS SEVERELY PUNISHED, At the Assizes yesterday afternoon the trial was concluded of three Chinese, Tan Tua Cheng, Ong Tan and Tan Hok, who were charged with (1) being in possession of instruments and materials for counterfeiting King’s coin and (2) fraudulently being iu possession of counterfeit King’s217 words
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Article716 1916-07-18 2 The next case proceeded with was that I against an Indian named Abdul Ghafoor, who was charged with three counts of attempted murder, alleged to have been l commit r ed on the mornieg of 3rd May at Titi Panjang, Tanah Merah, Lumut. According to the wife of716 words
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Article324 1916-07-18 2 London, July 6.—The opening words of Admiral Jeilicoe’s despatch tell with professional terseness of the origin and purpose of the battle. Sir, be pleased to inform the Lords Commissioners of the Admirty that the German High Seas. Fleet was brought to action on the 31st May324 words
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Article354 1916-07-18 2 Tie re-organi-ation of the Russian forces has been made wi-h a remarkable measure of success, and with a rapidity which upsets all the theories of the German Staff The incomparable retreat and the effective stand on a ch sen line were the first lesson to the354 words
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33 1916-07-18 2 PENANG STAR GARTER BUILDING FUND The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank Balance on July 14 $5,625.53 Misses Cannier 4.00 Mrs W H Thorne 10.00 Balance on July 17 $5,639.5333 words
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Article51 1916-07-18 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the fol. lowing list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on July 12 $1,054.56 Employees of United Engineers Ltd, monthly subn 40.00 Balance on July 17 $1,094.56 Amount previously acknowled ged ...$27,308.22 Total ...$28,40251 words
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Article37 1916-07-18 2 The following ties are fixed for Thursday Single Handicap—W B Houston v G M Terzano (2); R H R 9 id v b E Mitchell (3j; E R Henderson v H M Cantrell (1).37 words
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Article518 1916-07-18 2 THE FINAL SCENE. The secretary of the Admiralty is-ued for publication the conclusions arrived at as a result of the inquiry held into the los« of the Hampshire, with Lord Kitchener and his staff. The 12 survivors were examined, at the inquiry. In forwarding the report of518 words
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Article93 1916-07-18 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list t Yesterday. To-day. Sharks 2, 3 -J Mining. Cheuderiang 10/- 11/- 10/. 10/6 Kamunting... 28/6 29/6 28/- 28/6 Menglembu 17 |c 22 jc 17 jc 20c General. M. Collieries $1 dis ssoc dis 75c dis par Straits93 words
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Article161 1916-07-18 2 A pathetic story is a-sociated with the loss of the Queen Mary. For some time a number of the officers and men on the battle cruiser bad been rehearsing for the production of a revue entitled The Busy Bee in the hall of a161 words
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Article80 1916-07-18 2 The annual general meeting of the above club was held at the club premises Dato Karamat Ro a 1, O n Sunday There was a large attendance and after some discussion the following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr A Veerapa Pillay VicePresident,80 words
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Article985 1916-07-18 2 In a leading article entitled “N Judges in Berlin the Dutch newspaper the Amsterdam Algemeen Handehblad blames the decision of the Prize Court in Berlin I in the case of the Medea. Having review- > ed the German proceedings in this case the Handelsblad condemns the methods I985 words
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Article224 1916-07-18 2 Pbnang, July 18, 1916 S P. Tapioca $73 o M. P. Tapioca fg’,, Gold leaf Kl o iM Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 k Black Pepper 525.00 biZ. 9 White Pepper $37 oo m Trang Pepper no stock Mace Sim Mace Picking. j 6() g224 words
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Article59 1916-07-18 2 July 19 and 20.—Penang Golf Club, Ladies’ Spoon Competition. July 21.—Penang Rural Board Meeting 1 and Office, 3 p.m. July 25.—F. M.S Chamber of Mines—Visit to Malayan Colleries. July 25th, 27th and 29th.—Penang Turf Clubs Race Meeting. August 4.—Second Anniversary of the War. August 7 —Bank Holiday. August59 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1916-07-18 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. MARBLE HALL. Accommodation for 3 or 4 paying guests. Rooms, LARGE ani COOL, fitted with electric light throughout: for TERMS apply to, Mrs. H. Bodom, Marb'e Hall,” Kelawei Road, Penang. PENANG TURF CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, 1916. AD MISSION to Grau i Stand by Tickets only. Tickets for Grand262 words
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Article563 1916-07-18 3 ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. The Chief Agricultural Inspector makes the following general remarks on the inspection of small holdings during 1915 Throughout the year the supervision exercised over the Sub-Inspectors has been closer than it was in the past and improved work has been done. A very large number563 words
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Article348 1916-07-18 3 The financial correspondent of the “Times of India in the weekly review writes :—lndia unquestionably requires additional currency. As the supply of sovereigns is cut the chief recourse open to Government is to mint rupees. The Mint and Currency Office returns indicate a steady coinage of348 words
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Article312 1916-07-18 3 FIRST CONSTITUTION REVIVED. The Intelligence Bureau of the Republican Government of China issued the following on June 24 The delay in restoring the Constitution of the First Year of the Republic has been due to a difference of opinion regarding the method of procedure. An understanding has, however,312 words
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Article41 1916-07-18 3 The Shanghai Chinese military and civil authorities have received an order from the government that from July Ist, all martial law and other similar orders shall be abolished. Let the people have rest now,” says the order.41 words
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Article271 1916-07-18 3 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 17, Latter street, Rangoon, have issued a combined telegram sent by several leading Associations in Canton, representing 72 guilds of the Chinese puplic, to the Chinese Consul, Rangoon. The telegram says the public had received orders from President Li to stop the271 words
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Article634 1916-07-18 3 THE SURRENDER OF FORT RUPEL. In the Kiryx on June stb, headed “The National Curse,” M Venezelos is very outspoken in his criticisms of the Government regarding’the recent surrender of Fort Rupel to the Bulgars, says Mr M H Donohoe. The national leader says that the634 words
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Article134 1916-07-18 3 A Government Warning, Simla, July lltb.—A Paris communique states: It has been brought to the notice of the Government of India that a large number of passengers from India are arriving at Marseilles without passports, and although not on military duty are wearing uniform. The regulations of134 words
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Article19 1916-07-18 3 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Article309 1916-07-18 3 Propaganda Among Natives. Further particulars of the sensational German propaganda affair in Netherlands India are to hand. The Nieuws van den Dag van Nederlandsche Indie has obtained extensive information regarding the enquiry made into the matter by the Assistant Resident of Buitenzorg. According to statements made309 words
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Article110 1916-07-18 3 The Paper Commission is not finding its task of rationing the printers and newspaper owners any lighter as time goes on. The shrinkage of tonnage proceeds with disquieting regularity, and the outlook is serious for paper users. Some of the decisions of the Commission are110 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement470 1916-07-18 3 Wanted post as assistant MANAGER, by youn? Englishman with Army service. Some previous experience in tapping and factory work. Apply No. 236, co/ Pinang Gazette. 718-18-7 WANTED. European assis cant far shipping Department of Commercial Firm; knowledge of Spanish and French essential. Apply s'ating previous experience, enclosing copies of testimonials470 words
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Advertisement180 1916-07-18 3 IN THE HOT SEASON. Many people suffer from overheating of the blood, with weariness and a sense of being too tired in the morning, even if there are no pimples or sallowness of the skin to show that medicine is needed. The great mistake that people make at this time180 words
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Advertisement135 1916-07-18 3 ECONOMY being an Imperial necessity, the use of British Avon Tyres becomes a patriotic duty. gg" I'va'-I laS d. The claim that Avon Tyres show lowest cost per mile rests upon dis- interested records of actual service, open to investigation. It is further agentssupported by their exclusive SELLAR, MURRAY Co.135 words
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Article1276 1916-07-18 4 The figure which Mr. McKenna gave in the House of Commons, £6,000,000, as the daily expenditure of Great Britain io the war is so coloseal that it is difficult for the ordinary mind to grasp its full meaning. It represents, however, an annual sum exceeding the nation’s1,276 words
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Article1797 1916-07-18 4 It is with deep regret, which will be shared by all sportsmen in Death of Mr. the Straits and States, that Noel Walker. we learn of the death on the race-coarse at Kud* Lumpur, this morning, of Mr. Noel Walker. The Secretary of the Penang Turf Ciab,1,797 words
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Advertisement224 1916-07-18 4 THE COMMON CAUSE. j The Allies are United in Arms and in Business I ASAHI BEER THE MOST POPULAR DRINK IN THE EAST. Winners of Prizes at Several of the World’s Expositions. i OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. I PRESS COMMENT. J We have received samples of Asahi Beer from The Eastern g224 words
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Advertisement35 1916-07-18 4 “E. O.” RACE DINNERS. Tuesday 25th July Thursday 27 th Saturday 29th SPECIAL CURRY TIFFIN Wednesday 26th July. DANCING AFTER DINNER Thursday 27th July AND Saturday 29th M LATEST MUSIC BY THE “E. o.’’ ORCHESTRA.35 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 1916-07-18 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 2-25 a.m. 8-31 a.m. 2-14 p.m. 9 04 p.m.25 words
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Article239 1916-07-18 5 NEW RUSSIAN BLOW. THE BRITISH ADVANCE. ARMY’S ACHIEVEMENTS. FRENCH SPOILS ON THE SOMME. The French capures io the offensive on the Somme (those of the Brit'sh exceed 10,000 prisoners) ae 12,211 German officers and men, 85 guns, 89 machine guns, and 2G minenwerfer, exclusive of enemy guns wrecked239 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration878 1916-07-18 5 [Reutrr’s Telegrams.] SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENT. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, July 17. The troops at the front are greatly heartened by the piercing of the enemy’s second line for the first time on the Western front, and they say the evil spell has been broken.[Reutrr’s Telegrams.] - 878 words
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Article29 1916-07-18 5 SIX MILLIONS A DAY. London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Mr McKenna, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, taid Britain’s total expenditure wa? £6,000,000 daily.29 words
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Article265 1916-07-18 5 The Need for war Savings Associations. Lord Kitchener in his las* public speech, at the Guildhall on Ma r ch 1, made an appeal to the civilian army to back up the fighting men. The army in the field could not last for one single day,265 words
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Article19 1916-07-18 5 London, July 17. Over £lB,OOO hai been received for the memorial to the late Lord Kitchener.19 words
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Article212 1916-07-18 5 Simla, July 7—At the suggestion of H H the Maharaja of Dholpur, Their High nesses the Maharajas of Gwalior, Patiala, Kashmere, Jaipur, Bikanir, Kotah, Ponna, Jind and Cutch and the Begum Saneba of Bhopal, have issued an appeal to the Ruling Princes and Chiefs for a Kitchener212 words
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Article45 1916-07-18 5 THE PERMANENT SETTLEMENT. London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that the Home Rule Amending Bill would be introduced before the recess. The permanent settlement of the Irish question would be considered at the Imperial Conference after the war.45 words
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Article59 1916-07-18 5 London, July 17. The Court of Criminal Appeal, Mr. Justice Darling presiding, began the hearing of Casement’s appeal. Serjeant Sullivan indicated that the appeal was based on the following grounds firstly, that the charge was not an offence within the statute cited; secondly, that the Lord Chief Justice’s59 words
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Article19 1916-07-18 5 London, July 17. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales is gazetted Deputy Assistant QuartermasterGeneral.19 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article131 1916-07-18 5 HEAVY ENEMY REPULSES. Petrograd, July 17. South-east of Struniski, west of Lutsk, the enemy attacked in masses at many points and were driven back. The Russians crushed a desperate resistance in the sectors of Oshoff and Goubine, and then began to envelop the enemy, who fled, abandoning several heavy131 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article36 1916-07-18 5 SEVERE FIGHTING ON THE POSINA. London, July 17. An Italian commun’qce says a heavy enemy attack on the Upper Posina, supported by concentrated artillery, was entirely repulsed by a counter-attack, after severe har.d-to-hsnd fighting.36 words
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General News.
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Article28 1916-07-18 5 APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT. Amsterdam, July 17. A meeting of delegates representing 150,000 organised workmen passed a resolution urging the Government to supply and distribute foodstuffs.28 words
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Article398 1916-07-18 5 The Dutch General Headquarters issued a long communique stating that the Dutch Army is thoroughly prepared and equipped for any possible war. Answering the question whether the Dutch Army is adequately prepared for the event of war. and whether the material and equipment of the troops398 words
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Article273 1916-07-18 5 A recent issue of the Berlin Lokalanzeiger sums up the food situation in Germany as follows It is i o longer any secret that certain supplies are short, not so much as a result of the friendly efforts of our enemies, but as a result of last273 words
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Article46 1916-07-18 5 London, July 17. The steamer Ecclesia was sunk by a submarite in the Mediterranean. The Captain and eighteen men were landed at Algiers. The Ecclesia, 3714 tons, of Manchester owned by the Manchester and Salford 8. 8. Co., Ltd. Dimensions, 339 7X51 X 25.46 words
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Article45 1916-07-18 5 SINGAPORE CHINESE MEETING. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 18. An important meetif g of Chinese on Saturday summoned by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution in favour of contributing to the war expenses, but opposing the proposed income tax.45 words
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Article56 1916-07-18 5 [A’rom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 18. It is stated that business with Jeddah has been re-opened. A Rangoon contemporary states that unrestricted trade with Jt-dlah w’L now be permitted. It is no longer necessary to make a reference to the Collector of Customs, Bombay, regarding56 words
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Article26 1916-07-18 5 Under instructions received from the Government of India, declarations of ultimate destination will no longer be demanded in respect of exports to Italy.26 words
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Article31 1916-07-18 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $78.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers Tin is quoted in London to-day at £166 10s spot, and £167 5s three months31 words
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Article25 1916-07-18 5 Loudon, July 17.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/3-| [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]25 words
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Article54 1916-07-18 5 The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited, for the two weeks ending 10th July, No. 2 Dredge hours run 282 cubic yards treated 45,600; total piculs 291.24 realised on sale $14,471.72. Repairs to No. 1 Dredge are nearing completion and it is hoped dredging will be resumed54 words
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Article60 1916-07-18 5 The outward mail is expected at daylight to morrow. The outward m»il steamer Kashmir arrived at Suez on Sunday, 16th instant. The homeward mail steamer ss. Morea arrived at London on Saturday, 15tb instant. We are notified by the Chamber of Commerce that the mail which left Penang60 words
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Article64 1916-07-18 5 “The Marl Pit Mystery,” a masterpiece produced by the Film d’Art Co, in 3 reels, and The Test in 2 parts will be shown at the Electric Polyscope to-night. At the Straits Cinema this evening, Man and Morality,” a drama in three parts, two other dramas, Saving Susie64 words
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Article75 1916-07-18 5 KILLED ON KUALA LUMPUR RACE COURSE. We were informed this forenoon by the Secretary of the Penang Turf Club that Mr. H. J. Noel Walker, Acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, F.M.8., the well-known gentleman rider, died at Kuala Lumpur Race Course this morning as the result of75 words
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Article792 1916-07-18 5 Elaborate preparations are being made at Kuala Kangsar for the formal Coronation ceremony of H. H. the Sultan of Perak, which has been fixed for September 9. The event is being looked forward to by the Malay community with very keen interest and a large792 words
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Article569 1916-07-18 6 SOME HINTS FOR PLANTERS. In the May issue of the F.M.S. Agricultural Bulletin,” just received, appears a report on the question of field expert- g ments, with special reference to the execu- j tion of tapping experiments on estates. t The report, explains the Acting Direc- tor of569 words
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Article169 1916-07-18 6 An Important Point. Mr. H. F. Sitzler, Western Sub divisional Magistrate, Rangoon, acquitted G. Lobo, an employee of the Burma Oil C<»y., Dunneedaw, who was charged 'with having the headlights of h s car, No. 2052, unshaded with white as required by the regulations, while travelling along Montgomery169 words
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Article618 1916-07-18 6 AERIAL ASSISTANCE. The Cairo correspondent of the Pioneer in a letter dated June 8, states the pacification of Darfur is proceeding apace. The military administration of the province is being organised under the control of Colonel Kelly, who is following up the fugitive Sultan Ali Dinar. The618 words
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299 1916-07-18 6 A Niw Discoviry. Thin uen and wumei;—that big, hearty, filing dinner you ate last uigbL What became of all the fat-pruduciug nourishment it contained You haven’t gained n weight one ounce. That food passed from your body like unburned coal through an open grate.299 words
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Article55 1916-07-18 6 CLEARANCES. To-day. Ban Lee for Langsa. Omapere for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui aud Tavoy. Hong Moh for Singapore and China. Hebe for Bagan Datoh Teiuk Anson. Trang for Trang. Pangkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Mambang for Setul. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Lunshing for Rangoon. De55 words
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Article23 1916-07-18 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Deli Will o’ the Wisp noon. Port Swettenham and Singapore Tara 2-30 p.m.23 words
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Article137 1916-07-18 6 Prnang, July 18, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bink). London Demand Bank 2'4 1/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 »i 3 ii Credit ...2,4 7/8 li 3 ii Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank R s 1741 3 days’ sight Private 176£ Bombay Demand Bank (1 174’ Moulmein137 words
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Advertisement588 1916-07-18 6 BANKS. CHARIERLD BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated la England by Royal Charter. < •x i £1200,000 t Paid-up capital £1’,800,000 i Relen-e Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 I HudOhick: 38 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, K.O. Agbncirs and BrANCHRS. Amritsar Heugkong Petang Bangkok Iloilo uket g B«n 6 c ,lC t“? Ko“588 words
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Advertisement35 1916-07-18 6 THE TELEGRAMS. All Reuter’s Telegrams up to 1 p.m. are promptly issued and delivered to subscribers in town by a special staff of tambies. Subscription $4 a month. Orders registered with Managing Editor, Pitiang Gazette.”35 words
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Advertisement437 1916-07-18 6 W For Sure and Quickßelief Take Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. S W Dr Cassell’s Tablets cure stomach pains and indigestion because B thev strengthen the stomach, and the nerves that control the stomach. g You cannot have pain and indigestion when your stomach is strong I and able to digest all437 words
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Article1289 1916-07-18 7 SOME RECENT INCIDENTS. The following extract from a letter from Lieut, the Rev. G. H. Bruce Kerr, who resigned his Chaplaincy in order to take a commission for the period of the war, is of interest. It was written to Mrs. Cowper Johnson and appeared in the Rangoon1,289 words
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Article187 1916-07-18 7 A return has been issued by the department of statistics showing the imports of the principal staples of agricultural produce from various provinces and from foreign countries into Calcutta, B >mbay, Karachi and Madras during April, 1916, as compared with the corresponding month of 1915. The187 words
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Article189 1916-07-18 7 MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, In a list of the names of officers and men brought to notice for gallantry or good service in the operations dealt with tn the Commander-in-Chiet’s despatch concerning military operations at Aden and elsewhere appears the following Malay States Guides. Captain P T Blandford189 words
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Advertisement117 1916-07-18 7 large consignments oi Goods JUST RECEIVED INCLUDING DRUGS CHEMICALS, Patent Medicines, Toilet Preparations, Bc, also our Perfume Speciality CHINTA HATI $2 bottle The George Town Dispensorg ltd., THE LEADING CHEMISTS, PENANG, TAIPING AND IPOH. NIKKO MODERN ART Photographic Studio, 21, PENANG ROAD, Experts scat for Outdoor Photography Everywhere. K. S.117 words
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Advertisement385 1916-07-18 7 1 Lassitude 1 II is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, fl f which affects equally men, women and child- 1 2 ren, and it is most important that these signs 2 of a run-down condition be not neglected. S ft Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. 6385 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous317 1916-07-18 7 Enormous Supply of Powerful Subjects I Acting as Anti-War-Panic Pills! I at THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. THE LEADING PREMIER SHOW IN PENANG. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 •3 Reels “MAN MORALITY” 3 Ree,s Features Meyers and Rosamary Theby It offers new solution to an old317 words
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Advertisement2423 1916-07-18 8 p. a 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N. Y. K. tarv K. P. M. to <?«.« MAIL SERVICES. J., M Util Slt.staip tt. U. HWB PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN, INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) CH,MA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV. CO. LTL MAIL SERVICES. <a 1 (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (for Europe). Outward (for2,423 words
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