Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 September 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-09-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 214 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER, 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement743 1916-09-13 1 c g WANTED d RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment, n GOODS for forwarding to any n part of the world. d o 0 INSURANCE risks against Fire g written. JJ’e specialize in the above. Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., 3 6 Beach Street, Penang.743 words
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Advertisement65 1916-09-13 1 o□nOBDOdo qdao aaao□ a FOR $3O g X7OU can have the- Pinang I Gazette potted every day O for a whoh« year to v<>ur, addreaa. a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, i 4 Prof ortioijete Q srtei iy and a Balf-yearly ratea. g Subscriptions are pavable in n advance and remittance aheuld g65 words
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Article7033 1916-09-13 2 CHAIRMAN’S HALF-YEARLY REVIEW. THE PROBLEM OF A WAR TAX. The half yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell, the Chairman of the Chamber, presided, and the others present were Lt -Colonel the Hon. A.7,033 words
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Article, Illustration1179 1916-09-13 3 WHAT BRITISH HAVE WON AND FIGHT FOR. The following article, from an authoritative source, describes the ground up which the British have fought their way in the Battle of Picardy, and indicates the significance of the present fighting beyond Pozieres and Bazentin-le-Petit for the crest overlooking the1,179 words
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Article329 1916-09-13 3 Tanjore, August 31.—Mr. R. B. Wood, i.e.s, Collector of Tanjore, South India, held a Durbar yesterday afternoon at Besant’s Lodge, to present titles to the gentlemen in this district to whom Sanads were given on the last birthday. The meeting was largely attended. Of the Hon’ble Mr.329 words
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Article83 1916-09-13 3 The following ties have been fixed for Thursday Championship—F W Harries v E H Everest (6); R E Prentis vCC Rogers (5). Single Handicap A—A O M Forest —.4) v A W Harries —4) (6); M M Stewart —.5) v R N Byatt 2) (1). Single Handicap83 words
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Article26 1916-09-13 3 Championship—W Houston v W B Houston (2). Double Handicap—J M Chalmers <fc R H Reid (scr) vJ G Allan <fc H Starr (scr)26 words
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Article751 1916-09-13 3 KAISER’S UNFULFILLED PREDICTIONS. The British offensive on the western front has produced a deep impression in Switzerland and cast a positive gloom over such German-controlled newspapers as the Neue Zuercher Nachrichten,” the organ of Herr Erzberger, of the German Centre Party the Zuercher Post,’’ the organ of751 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1006 1916-09-13 3 A N ENGLISH NURSE offers her ser- ’T'HE undersigned is prepared to undert ZA vices to look after one or two 1 take Surveys of all descriptions for children in return for passage to England Estates, such as blocking out, preparation well recommended. of plane, opening out lines etc. Charges1,006 words
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Advertisement104 1916-09-13 3 Haunted by Pain Are your waking and sleeping hour» haunted by the awfal dread or the worse reality of bodily pain Headache, backache, toothache, neural gia, sciatica, rheumatism, «ore throat, and other external aches and pains are quicklj soothed and cured by Little’s Oriental Balm Simply rub it in where104 words
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Advertisement861 1916-09-13 3 i The Straits Trading Company, Limited. (Incorporated in Singapore Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, No. 11, Collyer Quay, Singapore, on Wednesday, the sixth day of September, 1916, at noon, for the purposes following,861 words
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Article1290 1916-09-13 4 We have not been chary in the past about criticising the neglect of the Chamber of Commerce to keep the pul lie informed of its doings, and have had occasion, more than once, to condemn methods of secrecy and delay when matters of general interest were under consideration1,290 words
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Article1237 1916-09-13 4 Mr. Austen Chamberlain, after witnessing an exhibition of very The War in films depicting the the Pictures. operations in which Indian troops took part on the front in France and Flanders, remarked that the films would be a worthy record of the part that the Government and1,237 words
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Article341 1916-09-13 4 We have received from Mrs. A. R. J, Dewar, who has taken over the Hon. Secretaryship of tho Ministering Children’s League from Mrs. Phillips the following extract from the Countess of Meath’s report Again tho war has rendered it impossible for me to do any distant travelling341 words
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Article38 1916-09-13 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $Bl.BO per picul, busin°ss done. Tin is quoted in London to-iay a. £169 10s spot, and £l7O 5s three months. To-day’s quotation for Copra is SB.2C per picul38 words
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Article132 1916-09-13 4 London, Sept. 12. The following is the rubber quotation for yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/3| Smoked Sheet 2/3 [*By courtesy of Messrs Boustead it Co.] Jacob the Tamil bov charged wi'h the murder of Mr. Robert Kennedy, assistant in Tapah Estate, was sentenced to death. In132 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement282 1916-09-13 4 I FOR SALE. I Willett Petrol Gas Generators. I I lof 350 Candle power 10 lights. I lof do (second hand) 10 do lof 2,100 do 60 do I CAN BE SEEN WORKING AT OUR GODOWN IN SINGAPORE. Must be sold to close consignment. No reason- I* able offer refused.282 words
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Advertisement21 1916-09-13 4 THE CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Laundry on the Premises. Telegrams: “Crag,” Penamg Hills.21 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 1916-09-13 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 0-54 a.m. 7-17 a.m. 1-00 p.m. 7 30 p.na.25 words
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Obituary18 1916-09-13 4 DEATH. Mubso —Ou Sunday, September 10 1916 at No. 56, Morrison Hill Road, Hongkong Blanche Musso. Deeply regreted.18 words
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Article100 1916-09-13 5 M. ZAIMIS RESIGNS. BRITISH OFFENSIVE IN MACEDONIA. ITALIAN WARSHIP SUNK. M Zaimis, the Greek Premier, has resigned, owing, it is reported, to the Goanaris Reservists’ Leagues defying the Government snd continuing to terrorise their political opponents. French bluejackets have been landed to guard the Legation at Athens. The100 words
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Franee and Belgium.
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Article231 1916-09-13 5 [Rbutkr’s Trlrgramh.] SOUTH OF THE SOMME. Paris, September 13. Five German attacks between Berny and Chaulnes were repulsed with serious losses. Artillery Duel. Paris, September 12. A communique says :—Except for a rather violent artillery duel on the South Somme and in the Berny-Vermand Ovillers and Chaulnes sectors[Rbutkr’s Trlrgramh.] - 231 words
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Article47 1916-09-13 5 London, September 12. The personnel of the Special Committee c ntrolling all matters relating to British war prisoners include Sir Leander Starr Jameson (President), Mr. Hume Williams Mp.. Mr. A. Y. Campbell, and Sir John Hewett. The latter two represent the interests of Indians.47 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article99 1916-09-13 5 BRITISH CROSS THE STRUMA. Salonika, September 11. The British crossed the Struma at several places. The enemy were driven out from Nevoljen and other villages after considerable opposition. Strong counterattacks were repulsed. The British Advance. Paris, September 12. A Salonika communique says the British crossed the Struma at Orjiack99 words
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Article103 1916-09-13 5 ACTIVITY ON VARIOUS FRONTS. Bucharest, September 12. The enemy continue to retreat in the Olt Valley. The Rumanians have occupied Helimbar. The enemy attacks west of Merisor were repulsed. The Rumanians assumed the offensive, capturing two guns, machire guns and 300 prisoners. There is rifle fire on the whole103 words
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Article86 1916-09-13 5 RUMANIAN ASCENDANCY. London, September 13. Reuter is reliably informed that as the result of the Rumanian occupation of Orsova the Austrian river fleet on the Upper Danube is unab'e to assist or communicate with the Austrian units below Orsova Unimportant Austrian craft are in Bulgarian waters, bnt they86 words
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Article55 1916-09-13 5 ACCEPTANCE OF ALLIES’ DEMANDS. Athens, September 12. The Greek Government has accented all the demands of the Entente. M. Venizelos has telegraphed to the Rumanian Opposition leader, M. Filipesco, congratulating Rumania on her entry into the war. French Bluejackets in Athens. Paris, September 11. French bluejackets have landed to55 words
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Article59 1916-09-13 5 WHAT CAUSED IT. Athens, September 12. M. Zaimis has resigned. London, September 12. From a Reuter telegram from Athens it would appear that the fall of the Zaimis’ Cabinet is due inter alia to the Gounaris Re-ervists’ Leagues defying the Government and continuing to terrorise their political59 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article49 1916-09-13 5 Petrograd, September 12. A Russian communique says on the western front the situation is unchanged. On the Caucasian front on September 9th the fierce battits were continued in the region of Ognot. We occupied the Bana re.ion in Sakkiz, aud are pursuing the enemy.49 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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31 1916-09-13 5 London, September 12. The Italian communique says We progressed at Val!a r sa and in the Upper Posina valley and reptlsed an enemy attack in that region.31 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article137 1916-09-13 5 VESSEL SUNK. Rome, September 12. A fire broke out close to the magazine of the battleship Leonardo da Vinci (22,340 tons) when she was anchored where there was no risk of an enemy attack. The Commander ordered the flooding of the lower parts, and an explosion caused137 words
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Article111 1916-09-13 5 BREEZY NAVAL YARNS. London, September 12. Mr. Alfrei Noyes in a concluding article writes :—The Navy tells breezy yarns of the Jutland Battle. The Warspite steamed in between the Warrior and the enemy, taking all the punishment, revolving like a cat chasing its tail, with all guns111 words
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General News.
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Article75 1916-09-13 5 GERMAN RULE ENDED ON VICTORIA NYANZA BANK. Amsterdam, September 12. The Colonial correspondent of the Cologne Volks Zeitung says the German rule on the German bank of the Victoria Nyanza has ended after a gallant fight by the German troops in occupation. The English advance was systematic and75 words
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Article132 1916-09-13 5 London, September 12. The Times states that the War Office estimates the Ralli jute contract will save £7 per ton or £560,000 on the 80,000 tons supplied to Dundee in twelve months is regarded as greatly exaggerated. It is pointed cut that £5 of "saving ”is132 words
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Article63 1916-09-13 5 TIDE AGAINST WILSON. Portland, September 12. The Republicans, assisted by the Progressives, have had a most significant victory in the State elections in Maine, returning Mr. Milliken, the Governor by a majority of 13,000 votes, also two United States Senators for Congressmen. The increase of the Republican vote63 words
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Article36 1916-09-13 5 New York, September 12. Following the failure by the striking of the street-car employees to tie up the local transportation, a general strike in the city involving eight hundred thousand is threatened.36 words
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Article23 1916-09-13 5 London, September 12. Chick Evans won the American Amateur Golf Championship, beating Gardner by four up and three to play.23 words
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Article23 1916-09-13 5 London, September 12. The German official casualties to the end of August were 3,376,134. Over 800,000 of these are dead.23 words
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Article280 1916-09-13 5 THE GIRDWOOD FILMS. MR, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN’S APPRECIATION. London, September 12. A large and distinguished audience, including many representative from India, attended the first exhibition in London of the films taken by Mr. Girdwood, the official photographer to the Indian Government, depicting the part played by280 words
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Article130 1916-09-13 5 EFFICIENCY OF FIRE BRIGADES. [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, September 13. A Marino Court cf Enquiry into the Glenartney fire was opened. Evidence was given by Captain Henderson and Chief Officer Lewis as to the proper stowage of cargo and the outbreak of fire which started in130 words
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Article89 1916-09-13 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. Today. 33 qq at oi Shakes. M ai M Mining. K. Kamunting 34/6 32/- 33/Tongkab H. sl4| sl4s sl3s $l4 TrongD. 18/- 19/3 17/- 18/3 R ibber (Sterling.) Bekoh 2/9 3/- 3/- 3/6 B. Mertajam 3/-89 words
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Article57 1916-09-13 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.} Singapore, September 13. At the meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Mr. Stevens presided. A dividend of 15 per cent, was declared, making 25 per cent. Regarding the proposal to sell 1,000 acres to another Company the matter was left in abeyance57 words
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Article180 1916-09-13 5 The homeward mail closes at 7 pm. on Saturday. Registration till 6 p.m. the same day. We are notified by the Chamber of Commerce that the Penang mails of the August 13th was delivered in London yesterday. Mr F Adair, of the Vacuum Oil Co., Bangkok, who went180 words
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Article878 1916-09-13 5 INSPECTION OF PENANG VOLUNTEERS. H. E-’a SPEECH. There was a ceremonial parade on the Padang last ev ning, when the Penang Volunteers, Cadets and Police were inspected by H. E. the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, who, accompanied by Lady Evelyn Young, is paying a brief visit to878 words
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Article776 1916-09-13 5 Mr E A Merican was one of the founders of the Muslim Mahajana Sabba. Mr. R. S. Stewart, of Messrs. Brown r Phillips and Stewart, Ipob, is on a visit to Penang. Mr H G Mitchell, Wharf Superintendent, F M S Railways, Prai, is shortly going home776 words
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Article941 1916-09-13 6 PENANG SOLDIER’S LETTER. Private A. Pedley, of Penang, serving with the 25th Royal Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) writing from Nairobi in July says Since last writing you, the fighting out here has not been up to much. Each time we come into contact with the enemy they retire. We941 words
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Article848 1916-09-13 6 THE WESTERN FRONT. London, September 3.—-The week, writes Mr John Buchan, has been one of heavy thunderstorms and a deluge of rain, which greatly hampered our aerial reconnaissances and artillery work, and made infantry advance almost impossible- The main theatre of the fighting has been as before848 words
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Article572 1916-09-13 6 IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR COLONIAL TRADERS. There is a munfacturing business in China which has been running over 500 years, and is now being reorganised and extended. It is the Imperial Porcelain Factory at Ching Teh Ching, which has always supplied the palaces of China with their572 words
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Article292 1916-09-13 6 An in’ereiting case was heard in the Court on the 20th u t, —Goh Soon Leong vs Lim Boon Hor, and Lim Teik Yew vs Goh Soon Leong, and others. It concerned some mining land in Kedah State, of which Goh Soon Leong, Lin Boon Hor,292 words
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Advertisement479 1916-09-13 6 RUBBER STAMPS. 'T'HE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps. ■UUUtIIUUIUMUnUUUUIMNUIUHUIIU!iUUWiMUiMIIMNIIUIIIIItIWDIHfHiinn2 I EVINRUDEI DETACHABLE ROWBOAT s motors QSgaHSk I jg are conceded to be the a most satisfactory rowboat 6 motors on the market. EW EFFICIENT, I RELIABLE, REMARKABLY479 words
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Advertisement61 1916-09-13 6 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath, use the dainty laxative PINKETTES They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine61 words
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Advertisement389 1916-09-13 6 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food, Sanaphos. A Superb Drink for Hot Weather. “Sanaphos and Soda” To two tablespoonfuls of water add about two small teaspoonfuls of Sanaphos, stir rapidly with spoon or fork, and fill the tumbler with soda water. Try this. It will be a revelation. Better than any389 words
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Article441 1916-09-13 7 The following is a letter from a well known member of the community to which the Chairman alluded in the course of his remarks on a war tax. Sir, I have the honour to submit the following views for the consideration of the Members of the Chamber of441 words
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Article56 1916-09-13 7 A POLITICAL SETTLEMENT. Zurich, September 12. It is reported from Bucharest that the Apponye and Andrassy groups ara joining in a Coalition Cabinet. The Karolyi party is standing out, but not opposing The Reichs Post attributes the settlement to a recognition of the necessity of national unity in56 words
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Article42 1916-09-13 7 Amsterdam. September 13. The North German Gazette says General von Blume, appealing for subscriptions to the new war loan, says the success of the loan is being systematically thwarted by the saying that whoever subscribes prolongs the war.42 words
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Article56 1916-09-13 7 Paris, September 13. In the French Chamber, M. Ribot, introducing an unlimited 5 per cent., war loan, said the confidence of the country was stronger than ever, an! there was no longer any doubt about vic o-y. It remains for vs to complete the Allies’ task and56 words
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Article29 1916-09-13 7 General Haig reports some hostile artillery fire against Delville wool and Mouquet fa r m. Our guns caused two large conflagrations behin 1 the enemy’s lines.29 words
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Article286 1916-09-13 7 Tokio, August 23. Marquis and Marchioness Inouye arrived by the s s Empress of Russia, this morning and were greeted by a concourse of friends and officials. Marquis Inouye, who was lately Ambassador to Great Britain, said to the representative of the Kokusai Agency I am unable adequately286 words
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Article720 1916-09-13 7 SHORTAGE OF CHINESE LABOUR. The sixth annual general meeting of the Bukit K B Rubber Co, Ltd, was held at Exchange Buildings Singapore, on Saturday. Mr J M Sime president, and Mr Neo Ong Hee (director) and Mr C Everitt were also present, with Mr E720 words
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Article103 1916-09-13 7 you noticed you wasn’t in it.”—“ Harper’s Magazine.” James, four years old, had been naughty te the point of evoking a whipping from his long-suffering mother, and all day long a desire for revenge rankled in his little bosom. At length bedtime came, and, kneeling beside her, heyou noticed you wasn’t in it.”—“ Harper’s Magazine.” - 103 words
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Article308 1916-09-13 7 S.F.P.” Work in connection with the training for the Singapore October meeting has been going on steadily for the last fortnight, aad, favoured by quite nice going, considerable advance has been made. On Saturday morning a fair number of early rising sportsmen were present. The bors p s“ S.F.P.” - 308 words
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Article56 1916-09-13 7 A report reachrs us from what should be regarded as a reliable source that the recent buying in Ipoh of shares in Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., is duo to information regarding a v.ry rich find of tin ore on the property, which promises to open up a career56 words
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Article95 1916-09-13 7 Sept. 14.—Musical Evening) Town Hall 9.30 p.m. Sept 16 and 17.—Penang Golf Club, Men’s Monthly Medal. Sept 18.—Penang elevated to the rank of a first class Presidency, on a par with the Indian Residencies, 111th Annisary. Sept. 20. —Victoria Jubilee R. A. Chapter, Penang, 9.15 p m. Sept95 words
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Article77 1916-09-13 7 CLEARANCES. To-day. Kaloma for Edi and Langsa. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Jin Ho for Asahan. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Ujina for Adelaide. Melbourne and Sydeny. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Deli and Asahan Benoa 10 a.m. Singapore and China Hong77 words
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Article127 1916-09-13 7 Penang, September 13, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 1741 Moul mein Demand Bank 173 j127 words
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Advertisement14 1916-09-13 7 Bovril develops big reserves of strength IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE14 words
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Advertisement11 1916-09-13 7 «S» hi». .JT-W OuM feM Used tiie W orld Over ...CARS11 words
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Advertisement400 1916-09-13 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. ENGINE DRIVER for rubber factory in Lower Perak. Must bold Government’s first class certificate for driving Gas Engine 52 H.P. Please apply with copies of recent certificates aud what wages wanted to No. 266, c/o Ptnany Gazette» Penang Sales Room. The undersigned is instructed to sell By400 words
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