Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 July 1916

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 175 VOL. LXXIV. FRIDAY, 28th JULY. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 751 1 Cl i WANTED g n n KUBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment. g GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. n INSURANCE risks against Fire. Be specialize in the above. d Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6 Beach Street, Penang. g Established 1902.
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    • 55 1 FOR $2O 5 XTOU can hav« th« Pinang 2 1 Gazette pasted ev<-rr dfcy I 3 for a whoh- year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, >27). Proj ortivnafe Quarterly and a B.lf-yearh lates. g Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittance should j g be addressed to g PINANG GAZSTTI
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  • 2426 2 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. For the second day’s events at the Penang Turf Club’s meeting the fields were not large as a rule, but they were up to the average The racing was certainly interesting, and it was regrettable that the attendance was not larger. There were few upsets”
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 194 2 To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette,' I Sir,—With reference to the proposed War Tax, whether it takes the form of an Income Tax or the money raised by increased assessment, etc., will involve the use of a large amount of both writing and printing inks. The Colony has
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  • 35 2 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. (P. G. Cable.) London, July 26. The fol owing rubber company dividends are announced Gedong (interim)... 5 per cent. United Serdang 15 Ayer Kuning 5 Mergui Crown (Final) 10
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  • 64 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list t Yesterday. T o-day. X X XX Sharks. 25 a "Z s’® M ao Ji Mining. Ulu Piah $1.20 $1.25 $1.15 $1.20 Rubber (Dollar). A. Panas $9 30 $9.50 $9 $9.50 Jebong $75 $BO $BO $9O Kedah
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  • 16 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was -$BO.OO per picul, buyer?, no se'lers.
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  • 74 2 For the period from the 28:h July, to 3rd August, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and three pence halfpenny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem
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  • 55 2 Shanghai-Klebang 's Suit. The hearing was concluded yesterday in the Supreme Court, Penang, in the suit in which the plaintiffs were the Shanghai Klebang Rubber Estates, Ltd., in liquidation, and the defendants the Banking and Trading Corporation Nauden Ten Cate, and the Hon Arthur Robert Adam<»(tru«tee of the defendant Corporation/
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  • STOP PRESS NEWS.
    • 171 2 FIGHTING AT SEVERAL P O iy rs London, July General Haig reports there Was k artillery fighting to-day north- w Pozieres, in the vicinity of Longn evft i Delville wood. The trench we last night north of Pozieres and Ba Z J thitherto resisted all the attacks,
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  • 134 2 Penang, July 28, 1915. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank 2/4 7/30 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 3 I» Credit ...2'4 13/]§ m 3 1» Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank R s j-n 3 days’sight Private 17 J Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 1731
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 388 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WAR ANNIVERSARY DEMONSTRATION. NOTICE. AMEETINGof the General a'«d Executive Committees will be held on Monday next at 4-15 p.m., in the Chamber of Commerce, Downing Street, at which the presence of members is urge itly requested. ALAN W. B. HAMILTON, Hon. Secretary. SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF
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    • 158 2 Knife-like Pains The sharp, shooting pains, the intense «ifnny of Sciatica, often make death pret'e able to life. The fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the eh erless das s—why not STOP all this «nd get ha<-k to health and comfort again? Little’s Oriental Balm
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    • 224 2 INSURANCE. The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned as agents for the Corpo* ration are prepared to accept FIRE risks st current rates. For full particulars apply to PATERSON, SIMONS CO., Ltd., INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. The Marine Insurance Co., Ltd The above Company is prepared to accept Marine risks at lowest
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  • 1391 3 A writer in the “Novoe Vremya” says One of our party, a councillor of State, impulsively stretched out his hand to the cook, and the cook majestically gave him two fingers. Tne cook was very much like Scba’.ipian —so regally c dm, so huge. What
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  • 303 3 S. F. P.” The matter cf rhe petition of Sir John Anderson for the winding-up of the firm of Messrs Guthrie and Co. Ltd., was again before Mr Justice Earnshaw in the Supreme Court, Singapore. The CJunael engaged are Mr M J Upcott for the petitioner (Mr
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  • 98 3 The strictest vigilance is being exercised to prevent the leakage of rubber or rubber compositions from England through neutral countries to the enemy. Several parcels described aa containing typewriter parts address d from small firms in London to bouses in neutral countries have been found upon
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  • 19 3 Penang The E. xO. Hotel, The t Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rasgoon .—Strand Hotel.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 1105 3 W ANTE De GOVERNMENT 6% WAR LOAN. -T7 UROPEAN ASSISTANT for Shipping OUBSCRIBERS to the above Loan are Department of Commercial Firm: O reminded that the 2nd instalment of knowledge of Spanish and French essential. 25% payable on the Bonds falls due on 3rd' Apply stating previous experience, enck- August.
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    • 621 3 Be Fat—Not Funny PUT ON FIRM, HEALTHY FLESH WHERE EVERY OUNCE WILL COUNT. If women and men only knew the pity, the gibes and the ridicule, that pinched cheeks, scrawny chests and scarecrow figures make, they would certainly do something to add flesh to their bones, and round out their
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  • 18 4 Scandrett.—Ou July 25, at the Nursing Home, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs A J Scandrett a son.
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  • 1361 4 "When on this date two years ago the Government of Austria-Hungary dec’ared war on the little Serbian nation, it was we 1 aware that hostilities would not be confined to the forces of the part es mainly concerned io thej original dispute. It is certain that
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  • 1200 4 It will give the British people the greatest satisfaction to know Dukes and that the of CamberTraitors, land and of Albany and Prince Albert of SchleswigHolstein are to be deprived of their British honours and titles. That they were allowed to retain them so long was an
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  • 589 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m on Sunday. The B. I. contract packet Thongwa, with the mails from Europe, left Negapatam yes.erdav and may be expected to arrive here at 7.30 a.m. on Monday. The Mohammedan Bulan Puss* ends on Monday next, and the Hari Raya Puasa
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 211 4 n iwwmui to HIS ,JUt,n Km UMSE p n far a B" Hlr k-4j :> W<4 s s a. 3 jtLw C>% w? »5 s HEMfe?* s >— f MW^F 7 eo JUS t/> B' >BU s ’SFEl^B^^kZsS®ES®sw Motor, Motor Cycle, Solid Cycle Tyres. A PATRIOTIC DUTY. The Duty of
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    • 18 4 “E. O.” RACE DINNERS. Saturday 29th DANCING AFTER DINNER Saturday 29th LATEST MUSK) BY THE “E. 0." ORCHESTRA.
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous

  • 186 5 THE RUSSIAN SUCCESS. BRITAIN AND STARVING POPULACES. THE GERMAN DUKES. BRITISH VESSELS SEIZED. The British troops were less active on the Somme front, but they continued to press the Germans at several points by means of small encounters, in which the fighting was at close quarters. The French made
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  • France and Belgium.
    • 234 5 Reuter Telegrams ANOTHER QUIET SPELL. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, July 27. General Haig reports that except for an occasional artillery duel and sharp local encounters there was nothing of importance. Pressing the Enemy. London, Juiy 27. General Haig reports that throughout the night the British
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    • 101 5 FLEW TO BERLIN. Paris, July 27. The aviator, M. Marchal, who flew over Germany on the night of June 20tb, has been made prisoner by the Austrians at Cholm, owing to the failure of his motor. He dropped a proclamation in German at Berlin declaring that the
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    • 96 5 BRITISH GOVERNMENT’S ACTION. London, July 27. The Imperia’ Government proposes to admit foodstufis into the territories occupied by the enemy, provided the enemy reserve wholly to civilians all foodstuffs in those territories and allow neutrals selected by the President of the United States to control the distribution. If
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    • 88 5 AN EMPIRE COUNCIL. London, July 27. Owing to the growth of the Kitchener Memorial Fund, with a view to placing it on a national basis, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Archbishop Bourne, the Chairman of the Free Church Council, the Chief Rabbi, General Booth, Admiral Jellicoe, Field
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    • 59 5 KITCHENER AND GERMANS. London, July 27. The Morning Post states that Lord Kitchener shortly before his death suggested that the Imperial and Dominion Governments should legislate prohibiting Germans, for 21 years after the war, from becoming naturalised British subjects, and from be coming domiciled in the Empire,
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    • 53 5 BERLIN TO CONSTANTINOPLE. London, July 27. A Constantinople official report says Tu’key is obtaining a further advance of about £2,000,000 from Germany, but will receive not coin but depreciated German Exchequer Bonds, on which she will base a fresh issue of paper money. The transaction illustrates the methods
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    • 45 5 MR. ASQUITH’S STATEMENT. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that the King would be advised to take steps to deprive the Dukes of Cumberland and Albany and Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein of their honours and titles.
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    • 62 5 London, July 27. In the House of Commons. Colonel A. ate asked whether arrangements could be made to prevent vegetables for the Indian troops in Arabia being spoiled en route from Bombay, and also whether money could be given as compensation to British officers in Aden in lieu
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    • 26 5 London, July 27. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith announced that the resolutions of the Economic Conference would be discussed on Wednesday.
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    • 29 5 London, July 26 Lord Lytton has been appointed Civil Lord of the Admiralty in succession to the Duke of Devonshire, who is the new Governor-General of Canada.
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  • Russian Campaign.
    • 218 5 CONQUEST OF ARMENIA. Petrograd, July 27. The capture of Erzingan has comp'eted the conquest of Armenia. Tsar’s Congratulations Petrograd, July 27. A Russian communiquĕ confirms the capture of Erzingan. The Tsar sent bis congratulations to the Grand Duke Nicholas on the taking of Etzingan. Importance of Erzingan. Fetrograd,
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  • Italy's Campaign
    • 169 5 EXTRAORDINARY FEAT. London, July 27. The Italian capture of Mount Cim >ne was a remarkable fta' It is on a plateau approachable only by gullies at the sides. Two attempts to climb these failed, as they were swept by machine guns and rifles, therefore it was
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    • 55 5 PROPOSAL FOR MONUMENT. Rome, July 27. The Italian Cabinet wi’l submit to Parliment a bill to erect a monument at Trent to Signor Battisti, who, fighting for Italy, was wound* d and was then taken to Trent by the Austrians and hanged and to publish his works at
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  • Naval Operations.
    • 54 5 Baltimore, July 27. Clearance papers have been granted to the submarine Deutschland. Washington, July 27. The cruiser North Carolina and two destroyers have sailed to do what Mr. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, terms neutrality duty outside the Virginia capes, presumably in connection with an attempt by the
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    • 30 5 Copenhagen, July 25. German destroyers seized a Norwegian and two British steamers in the Sound. A German cruiser captured the Wilson liner Eskimo in the Skager Rack.
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    • 34 5 Amsterdam, July 27. Jhe Nord Deutsche JJoyd steamer Norderney, from Sweden, with a cargo of iron ore, was sunk in the Baltic. The Captain and three of the crew were drowned.
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    • 16 5 London, July 27. The Nowegian s’eamer Koutigern was sunk in the North Sea.
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    • 28 5 Hague, July 27. At a meeting of the fishing industry to discuss the British seizures, it was announced that Holland had sent a strong protest.
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  • General News.
    • 169 5 FURTHER QUERIES. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain announced that he had asked the Indian Government to report whether the loss of life on the troop train north of Karachi was due to the route or the lick of proper arrangement», or
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    • 43 5 Buenos Aires, July 27. A Chilian steamer has returned to Tierra del Fuejo damaged, having towed the schooner Emm», with Sir E. Shackleton aboard, for 240 miles south of Care Horn. The Emma proceeded towards Elephant Island in favourable weather.
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    • 23 5 London, July 27. The petition from Irishmen for the reprieve of Ca a ement was presented to Mr. Asquith yesterday evening.
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    • 21 5 GENERAL SIR H. HILDYARD. London, July 27. The death has occurred of General Sir Henry John Thoroton Hildyard, aged 69.
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    • 32 5 London, July 27. In the Hou?e of Commons, in reply to Mr. Snowden, Mr. Chamberlain said it was unnecessary to specify the reasons for the exclusion of Mrs. from Bombay.
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  • 46 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Selection The Yashmak ...Allan 2. Quadrille La Poste Aux Amcntr ...Metra 3. Waltz La Af arena ...Fetras 4. Gavotte Stephanie ...Czibulka March Krummholtz ...Bartay
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  • 344 5 THE SETTLEMENT PROPOSALS. London, July 27. The heads of Mr. Llotd George’s abortive Irish settlement proposals are published. They are generally as cabled on 11th June and 10th July. The head regarding representation at Westminster reads the number of Irish representatives of the United Kingdom in the House of
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  • 67 5 London, July 27. In tie House of Commons, Mr. Asquith agreed to add a naval and military representative to the Da r danelles Commission, and to add Wedgwood, M.P., to the Mesopotamian Commission. Mr. Walter Loch, M.P., has been added to the Dardanelles Commission. B th Commissions
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  • 337 5 The student of race characteristics would have difficulty in finding a knottier problem than the Turk. Our. War Office has just commented on his chivalrous and humane treatment of the garrison of Kut. All through the Mesopotamian campaign he has behaved with exemplary courtesy. The notes
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  • 123 5 A complete change of prog’amme is announced for to-night at the Electric Polys cope when the following will be shown. The Exploits of Elaine”, episodes 33 and 34 in four parts. From our the Storm,” iu 2 reels and Waffles’ Present," with M. Prince in the leading role.
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  • 819 5 —“S.F.P.” Mr. W. Eyre-Kenny has returned from leave. Inspector Lamerton is being transferee! from Klang to Port Dickson. 2nd Lieut. May, another old M.S.V.R. instructor, is now Captain E May, of the Royal West Kents, on active service. The Chief Secretary has appointed Mr P J Sproule,
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  • 1220 6 A REMARKABLE COUNTRY. The capture of Erzingan by the Russian forces signifies that Armenia is no longer tinder Turkish sway. Armenia is one of those countries which have had a long but ■chequered history. Its story may be said to begin with the Deluge, for the most important
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  • 455 6 S. T.” Francis de R >zario, late head clerk at the Singapore Cricket Club, was charged at Singapore Assizes on three c >unts of making false entries iu account baoks while in the empl >y of the Club committee. Accuse d pleaded guilty on all three
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  • 180 6 The cash statements of the Singapore Sporting Club for the half year just past shows a satisfactory record, both as regards the carrying on of rhe Club and also in regard to its war charity record. The provision for war funds was, as stated previously, $5,000, a
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  • 601 6 HONGKONG MOTION TO STRIKE THEM OUT. The Hon Mr P H Holyoak moved the following resolution, of which previous notice had been given, at a meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council on July 13. That it is expedient that all trademarks belonging to alien enemies and now
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  • 289 6 M. M.” A Proposed Sale. An extraordinary general meeting of Selangor Coconuts, Ltd., is being called for July 31st at Kuda Lumpur for the purpose of authorising the sale of blocks 2,3, 4 and 5 to the East Asiatic Company, Limited, for a sum of $375,000 iu cash.
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  • 1210 6 JJFFRE, VERDUN, AND THE GREAT STROKE. We never tire of speaking of the bound ies< heroism and endurance of the French soldiers on the hillsides around Verdun. The peculiar nature and meaning of that titanic struggle are well understood by soldiers, and somewhat less well by observant
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  • 113 6 CLEARANCES. To-day. Mishima Maru for Colombo,Durban Pungan for Batu Bahra. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Teesta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Alma P. Swettenham Singapore. Hebe for Bagan Datoh Teiuk Anson. Ceylon Marn for Singapore, China Japan. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Pangkor for Bindings
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  • 59 6 July 29.—Penang Turf Club’s Race Meeting" August 2.—Chamber of Commerce, Spec 18 G. M. Chamber of Comme rc0 2.30 p.m. August 4.—Second Anniversary of the y August 5 and 7.—Cricket: Perak v. l’ ena at Ipoh. August 7.—Bank Holiday. August 10 and 12.—Selangor Races. August 12.—Anniversary of Penang
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 315 6 r > fe- .aiWi The Great Effort made by MICHELIN has been successful. Regu'ar deliveries are obtainable 1 r of these famous French Tyres. AH this time MICHELIN has been supplying Tyres to the AlKed £4 Governments. MICHELIN has given £40,000 to further the work of French Military Aviation, and
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  • WAR NEWS.
    • 245 7 AHEAD OF THE MAIL London, July 17.—A German Lieutenant, wounded in the fighting on the Somma, gives in the Vossische Zeitung” a description of the A'lies’ methods, mentions various improvements in military appliances during the war, and continues “In this respect the FrancoBritish offensive is the last word.
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    • 490 7 London, June 28.—Mr Philip Gibbs describes in the Daily Chronicle two successful Anzac raids carried out 5,000 yards apart in the early hours of Monday morning. He state»: In order to ensure success to the raiding parties, all the six footers underwent special training. Their comrades rubbed them
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  • 76 7 QUESTION OF KILTED COMPANX OF VOLUNTEERS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 28. The St. Andrew’s Society decided to carry forward -***** to meet cases arising after the war. It was abo decided to hold a concert on St. Andrew’s Day. Mr. Frank Adem brought up the
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  • 42 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 28. The Amateur Dramatic Saciety staged a successful show at the Theatre in aid of the Star and Garter Fund. The Governor and Lady Evelyn Young were present. There was a full house.
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  • 31 7 MR. W. E. GRIFFITH JONES. [From Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, July 28. The death has occurred in action of Mr. W. E. Griffith Jones, lata of Bukit Mertajam.
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  • 54 7 [Fron Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, July 28. Meiers: Fraser i Co.’s report say 4 the rubber market is steady, the prospects of dividends keeping up the quotations. Mining is dull industrials are steady. At the rubber auctions there was offered 445 tons so’d 380 tons. The
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  • 137 7 In the Prize Court Mr Ronald Walker (instructed by the Treamry Solicitor) asked for an order for the condemnation and sale of the contents of a number of postal packets forming part of the cargo of the steamship Orange, en voyage fi om Holland to the Dutch
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  • 151 7 The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank July 27, By Remainder from Penang Aeroplane Fund 137 82 Com D C Macintyre 250.00 Jules Martin 250 00 V G” 250.00 Red Cross 100.00 E S Manasseh of Singapore 100.00 G Stothard 50.00 A Agnew
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 489 7 Are You Run Down? Do you feel weary after the day’s work? Is your appetite poor If so take NYAL’S TONIC THE GREAT RECONSTRUCTOR. Nyai’s Tonic makes Rich Red Blood, Tones up the Nerves, improves the appetite and is pleasant to take. $1.70 per bottle. SOLE AGENTS: The George Town
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    • 48 7 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of PINKETTES the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature. Do not gripe. Of all chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. Ic, Singapore.
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    • 71 7 ♦nnnnnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnnf I RACES i n SNAP SHOTS TAKEN BY n I NIKKO STUDIO AND ARE NOW READY FOR SALE. -Z a n a n D 21, PENANG ROAD. Telephone No. 579. n n Proprietor K. S. OK ANIWA. H ♦unnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnt ♦laaiiiiiiaaiiiaiiniiiaiiiai* Striped Cotton Crepe Gentleman Pyjamas Assorted Sizes per set
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 296 7 FRIDAY, 28TH JULY, 1916. Special Race Programme with a Complete Change of Cinematograph Films. AT THE STRAITS CINEMA. Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. the MALAYOPERA COY. (OF MALACCA) New Scenery! Fine Costumes! Charming Actors Actresses! Crack Comedians I A Grand Spectacular Play with Miss Gaffor in the Floating
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2472 8 P. 0.-B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. K. P. M. fe mail and passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. Kv* Bal maatschappij b r H CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV CO ITi PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. II (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) MAIL SERVICES. fD MM i
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