Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 February 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-02-03 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 28 VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement926 1917-02-03 1 oaoaD ooaDD^noaann n nDnaannDDD WANTED 1 g ih bbek consignments g a for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. g g ORDERS for estate supplies. g GOOPS for forwarding to any g B part of the world. E g FIRE INSURANCE business. d ALLEN DENNYS926 words
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General News.
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Article140 1917-02-03 2 APPEAL FOR CURTAILING. London, February 2. The Press Bureau says the Food Controller issues a notice pointing out the urgent necessity of curtailing consumption. He states it is only possible to maintain an adequate margin to meet the actual situa tion and contingencies by adopting a system140 words
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Article35 1917-02-03 2 LIFTING THE BLOCKADE. London, February 2. The Allies are temporarily arranging to mitigate the blockade and relieve the poorer Greeks, in view of the fact that most of the demands have been carried out.35 words
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Article27 1917-02-03 2 Amsterdam, February 2. The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant expresses the opinion that the pro-pects of Holland being drawn into the war have considerably increased.27 words
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Article57 1917-02-03 2 VICTORIA CROSSES AWARDED. The Victoria Cross is posthumously granted to Naval Lieutenant H. B. Firman and to C. H. Cowley of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve for conspicuous gal lantry during an unsuccessful attempt at night to reprovbion the forces besieged in Kut el-Amara in April,57 words
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Article35 1917-02-03 2 London, February 2. A Women’s Department of National Service has been established, with the wife of Mr. H. J. Tennant, ex-Secretary for Scotland as Director, and Miss Violet Martham Assistant Director.35 words
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Article354 1917-02-03 2 A London wire to the Paris Temps states :—The relations between The Hague and Berlin continue to be somewhat strained. The Netherlands, as is well known has sent the German Government a Note on the deportation of Belgians. The Imperial Government has replied to this Note in354 words
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Article54 1917-02-03 2 The ful owing additional rubber are outputs for January Consolidated lbs 39.620 Gula Kaiumpong 131 792 •L un > T 14,840 Kong Lee (Perak) 1,110 12*135 JM6W Columbia 34. 237 V. e d"* s <669 Padang Rabbet 28,000 Padang Jawa 2l 7 e Pera. Rivet V.Bey REof Krian54 words
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Article175 1917-02-03 2 M. Gustave Herve, writing in “I.a Victoire,” says that from the military point of view a German violation of Swiss neutrality can hardly be considered as tempting, whether from the point of view of a direct attack on Milan and the rich plains of Lombardy, or175 words
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Article419 1917-02-03 2 Are the small neutral countries adjacent to Germany in danger of being overrun by the Teutonic armies and in their turn treated as Belgium and others have been treated?” I certainly think so.” The question which brought this arresting reply was put by Mr Edward Price Bell, the419 words
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Article268 1917-02-03 2 The Spanish Government published a Note reviewing the action taken in regard to submarine warfare from the torpedoing of the first Spanish steamer Isidoro to the sinking of the latest victim, the Marques de Urquijo. The Note points out that the Government has always maintained the inadmissibility of268 words
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Article217 1917-02-03 2 The journal Politiken states that the survivors of the crew of the Danish steamer Hroptatyr, which was torpedoed on Dec. 22 off Ushant have arrived in Copenhagen. They give harrowing details of their experiei ces. A heavy sea was running when, about 2 o’c ock in the afternoon,217 words
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Article395 1917-02-03 2 Writing to the Press Association, a sick soldier who was on his way to hospital on board the Braemer Castle when that vessel was torpedoed early in December, says. It is no good the Germans saying that they did not recognise the Braemer Castle as a hospital395 words
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Article182 1917-02-03 2 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the three following companies for the month of January, 1917, were Btngnon Valley (No Liability) cubic yards treated 108,000 hours 568 piculs '625. Lost time days Chinese holidays. Deebook Dredging (No Liability) cubic yards treated 49,858; hours 548182 words
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Article162 1917-02-03 2 A Siamese Government Not:fica‘ion, (Quarantine No. 27) states :—Whereas by L<cl Government Notifies ion, Quarantine No 27 stating that a dangerous infectious disease, namely small-pox, exists in Hongkong, and that all vessels arriving from Hongkong shall, on arriving in Siamese waters stop at the Quarantine Anchorage at162 words
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Article106 1917-02-03 2 A smart and successtul gambling raid was made at Balik Pulau by Messrs. Dickinson, A.S.P., and Mr. Hamilton of Penang who drove up in a car and made a -urprise visit on gamblers in a house only about eighty yards from the Police Station. Ihe occupants,106 words
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Article165 1917-02-03 2 IMPORTANT OFFICIAL INTIMATION. From Our Own Correspondent Ku da Lumpur, February 3 The Government, in reply to the resolution pasred at the meeting of representatives of the P. A. M., the Chamber of Mines and Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur on the man-power question, says165 words
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207 1917-02-03 2 FINAL DIVIDEND PASSED The sixth annuJ general meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., was convened for the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to-day. Mr. William Duncan, the Chairman of the board of direcors, presided, and the others present were Messrs. D. A.207 words
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Article461 1917-02-03 2 Syren and Shipping.” At Koa'a Lumpur the High Court of Appeal which sat there on Tuesday morning, the Chief Judicial Commissioner, F M S (Sir Thomas Braddell) presiding, disposed of a number of criminal appeals, mostly from Ipoh. A Chinese convicted by Mr Justice Farrer-Manby in Ipoh—“ Syren and Shipping.” - 461 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement691 1917-02-03 2 TOWN HALL Mr. George Savage. p p By Special Request, A Repeat Performance OF THE WANTED. A sl Pirates of Penzoncesi SALARIED SALESMAN thoroughly —V* acquainted with small shop trade in rp,, M 4 f rp l*,. Penang and Province Wellesley. Only A <)"Illg;HI 10’lllgllt., experienced men need apply. Security691 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous81 1917-02-03 2 Vm pirf" THEATRE PHONE 628. THE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE. PENANG ROAR SAT. SUN. February, 3rd and 4th. Three Splendid War Films! At 9.50 p.m. BELGIAN SOLDIERS STORMING GERMAN TRENCHES! At 10.20 p.m. THE.BATTLE OF JUTLAND! At 10.30 p.m. WITH OUR ALLIES IN CHAMPAGNE! DANTE” AND BEATRICE! A ROMANCE OF THE81 words
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Article, Illustration2334 1917-02-03 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] January 3. Rewards of Merit. Our artist depicts the portraits of some of the recipients of the New Year’s military honours. The first two, at least, will need no introduction. The honours have given great satisfaction among civilians as well as among soldiers. It2,334 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement414 1917-02-03 3 ADVERTISER (European) with good commercial experience desires extra work for spare time, Accounts etc etc. Reply Box 25, c/o Pinang Gazette. 30 1 3-2 LADY, at present engaged as Nursery governess in Singapore, desires a similar employment io Penang. Fall particulars on application to Box No. 28, c/o Pinang Gazette.414 words
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Advertisement434 1917-02-03 3 IF YOU FALL SICK WHAT CHANCE have you of getting a Nurse? There is a great scarcity of fully trained European Nurses available for private work in the F.M.S., and the Government Nurses work only in the wards of the Government Hospitals. The only institution iu the State which maintains434 words
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Article39 1917-02-03 4 Nicole.—On the 28th January, at the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Russell Nlcoll of the Chartered Bank, Klang, a daughter. Taylor—Ou 31st January, at Sourabaya, to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Taylor, a daughter.39 words
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Article712 1917-02-03 4 We may take it for granted that when the papers at Home state that the latest developments of German frightfu ness have been long anticipated they are speaking from a knowledge that the naval experts of the Allies have not been caught napping, and that the German menace,712 words
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Article708 1917-02-03 4 The announcement of the Food Controller appealing to the British people to curtail the consumption of foodstuffs, particularly bread, meat and sugar, provides an arresting illustration of the ways in which men and women who are outside the fighting forces may render valuable help to the708 words
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Article1283 1917-02-03 4 Excitement over the situation brought about by the German Neutrals and Note is apparently not h< ThreaK an nearly so intense in ths Scandinavian countries as in America, Holland and Spain, but the suspension or restriction of shipping activities is announced in Norway and in Denmark, as1,283 words
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Article34 1917-02-03 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $94.50 per picul business done—an increase of $2.55 cents Tin is quoted in London to-day at £199 10s spot, and £2OO 10s three months,34 words
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Article25 1917-02-03 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on February 2, received to day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3/Para to arrive 3/-25 words
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Article363 1917-02-03 4 The homeward mail closes at 5 p.m. to-morrow. Registration till 6 p.m. to-day Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E. and O. Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 4 p.m to morrow will be in time. Letters, etc., may be posted at the Head Office up363 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1917-02-03 4 *Bl| purity, P'M MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR are the distinguishing features of |EB WHISKY P' L.!e 4 (o L M Gias5 < l i Proprietors I. IrJn pvr. BULLOCH LADE Co., feWjtWgffi GLASGOW. g o j e j{g en fr GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED163 words
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Advertisement16 1917-02-03 4 "E. &0.” GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE. $4 AN HOUR. ROUND THE ISLAND $2O. Telephone No. 322.16 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1917-02-03 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to* day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 11.24 a.m. 5.16 a.m. 10.36 p.in. 5.04 p m. To MORROW. 11.50 a.m. 5.46 a.m. 11.15 p.m. 5.42 p.m.38 words
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Article161 1917-02-03 5 neutral shipping HELD UP. FIRST LORD’S STATEMENT. food CONTROLLER'S APPEAL. SHIPPING LOSSES IN THE WAR The German notification regarding the new w ar on merchantmen has had the effect of holding up the shipping trade between neutral countries and Britain, and other Allied countries. The neutral Governments161 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration346 1917-02-03 5 (Reuter’s Telegrams). ADVANCE NEAR BEAUMONTHAMEL. London. February 2. Field Marshal Haig reports that the British improved their position north of Beaumont-Hame), and carried out a successful raid south-east of Neuville St. Vaast. We repulsed attempts to approach our line south-east of Armentieres, and east of Ypres. Two(Reuter’s Telegrams). - 346 words
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Article134 1917-02-03 5 Why They Endeavourkd to Open Peace Negotiations. Discussing Sir Douglas Haig’s conclusions’ the Tinies military correspondent says Sir Douglas thinks that the Somme has placed beyond all doubt the ability of the Allies to gain the objects for which they are fighting. It is more than probable that134 words
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Article268 1917-02-03 5 The German attempt to represent the battle of the Somme as a failure, because we did not break through,” involves a complete misrepresentation of its objects ami its possibilities though one, it must be confessed which has been shared at different times by a go< d deal of268 words
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Article238 1917-02-03 5 A Reuter telegram from Paris quotes the following from the correspondent of the Liberte,” in Northern France Not a day goes-by,’ some British officers said to me the other day,’ but we enter the German lines at some point or other and inflict heavy loss on238 words
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Article399 1917-02-03 5 German Trenches and English Tyranny. After a long period of silence in the German Press about Holland, the Cologne Gazette suddenly produced an evidently inspired note, called The Fortifications on the Belgo-Dutch Frontier.” It says that “for some time past.” there have been expressions of uneasiness in399 words
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Article380 1917-02-03 5 In the“ Fortnightly Review for January, the writer on Holland’s Last Chance says that Holland, by prompt action in asserting her national rights and in opposing German aggression on sea and land at her expense, can contribute more than any other country to the speedy termination380 words
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Article115 1917-02-03 5 A Bill has been introduced in Holland to anticipate the date wh*-n the 1918 class should be called to the colours. The main object of the measure is appaieutly to enable the army authorities to continue the present training of new troops without interruption, but at ihe same115 words
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Article65 1917-02-03 5 London, February 2. A Court of Arbitration has awarded the Lancashire Cardroom Workers a 10 per cent advance in wages from February 1 Itb, stipulating that it shall be regarded as war wages due to and dependent on tbecontinu ance of the present abnormal conditions. Either side65 words
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Article46 1917-02-03 5 London, February 1. Tbe newspapers generally welcome Mr, Walter Long's announcement that tbe German Colonies will not be returned to Germany after the war. The Daily Chronicle suggests that it might be useful if it was supplemented by a similar announcement regarding Mesopotamia.46 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article1574 1917-02-03 5 “BRITAIN THE ENEMY.” Amsterdam, February 2. The passage in Dr. von BethmannHollweg’s peroration, “The Admiralty and the Fleet are firnly convinced that Great Britain can be brought to peace by force of arms as a result of her experience of tbe submarine warfare is taken as1,574 words
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Article111 1917-02-03 5 FIGURES FOR THE WAR. Paris, February 2. The Bureau Veritas publishes statistic» of losses of merchant shipping during the war. Germany has lost 409 ship», 2 4 per cent, of her total. Toe Allies have lost 1,646 ships, of which 1,520 have been sub<.ia rined, the latter including111 words
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Article423 1917-02-03 5 An extremely interesting calculation concerning the effect of war on our shipping trade is made by Sir Norman Hill in the current number of Fairplay Compared with the 3,600 steamships of 16 million tons gross with which we started the war, the loss,” he says, l423 words
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Article818 1917-02-03 6 —“8. <fc P, SINGAPORE CHAMBER’S RESOLU CIONS. The principles which seem to be involved in these resolutions (of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce) need to be considered. The first accepts the principle of protection, presumably based on deterrent duties placed on enemy trading and goods.) The second rejects—“8. <fc P, - 818 words
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Article95 1917-02-03 6 The staff of the Far Eastern depots of the Asiatic Petroleum Company have presented the British Red Cross Society with a Buick motor-ambulance. It was presented by Mr Y Kennedy, secretary of the associated companies representing the Shell RoyalDutch in'erests, and amongst those present were Mr95 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article699 1917-02-03 6 [To The Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,- Seeing in your issue of yesterday that “A Sungei Patani Correspondent has taken exception to some remarks I made in my last Kedah Notes,” I hasten to correct any misrepresentation I might have made in writing them. When699 words
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Article25 1917-02-03 6 Penang :—The E <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PfiEANGER, JAVA I Grand Hotel,25 words
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492 1917-02-03 6 BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD. At the annual meetings of the Bantam and Lankapoera Rubber Companies, which have recently been held, the chairman in each case made identical statements respecting the company’s position and the former firm of Beho, Meyer and Co., Ltd which bad492 words
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Article312 1917-02-03 6 Full Scores. The full scores of the inter-club shoot on January 23, which resulted in a win for Ipoh are now available. In Kuala Lumpur the weather conditions were far from good. Fog delayed the start until 8.30 a.ui., and at the longer ranges a medium strong312 words
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429 1917-02-03 6 The German peace overtures have produced great activity in all the quarters which desire, above everything, the overthrow of British naval supremacy, and there is a perfect epidemic of speeches and articles by Pan-Germans of all sorts—especially retired naval officers. Admiral Count Baudiesin formerly Commander-in429 words
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Article397 1917-02-03 6 in view of the great scarcity in raw material for paper-making, ib is somewhat remarkable that a large potential source of supply should have been neglected up to the present time. The question has recently engaged the attention of the Trade and Industry Committee of the397 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article96 1917-02-03 6 The British Volunteer Force. London, 15th January.—The musketry training of the Volunteer Force has now been commenced by Lord French with a regular staff. The fitness aud numbers of the force continue to increase and its utilisation will release a large number of regulars. Many India96 words
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Article86 1917-02-03 6 London, January 17.—The German answer to the solidifyiog of the Allies’ Balkan policy, which is understood to have taken place at the Rome Conference, is the strengthening of the Teutonic grip on the Athens Government and tbe total eclipse of King Constantine, except as a gramophone. The86 words
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Article113 1917-02-03 6 January, 15.—Tbe Exchange Company’s New York correspondent quotes Karl von Wiegand’s first message in the "New York American,” to which paper his services have been transferred, as saying that Germany is straining every bone and sinew in preparation on a scale hitherto uoapproach ed to meet113 words
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Article97 1917-02-03 6 January 15th.—An intercepted wireless message from New lork to Wolff’s Agency in Berlin, states that the American news papers generally endorsed President Wilson’s peace move, but Germany’s replv caused disappointment, it being considered evasive. Now the pro Ally newspapers are attributing the Teutonic desire for peace solely97 words
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Article82 1917-02-03 6 London January, 17 —The combing oat and national services processes are proceedvery satisfactorily and the strength of tbe Allies increases e-ery week. The new Government is a marvel of energy. Tbe City Tribunal yesterday considered the case of 35 stewards, cooks, etc. all ot military age belonging82 words
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Article153 1917-02-03 6 Amongst the tragedies of the deep is one told by Mr Alfred Noyes. It is the steamer Whitgift. The only evidence of U boa: attack on this ship is that of a Japanese, one of the crew, who sent a post-card to the owners (Messrs Parker,153 words
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Advertisement193 1917-02-03 6 WEAK STOMACHS CAUSE WIND. Wind in the stomach is caused by the food being retained so long that it ferments if it is vegetable food or putrifies if it is animal food. The usual treatment is to forbid the eating of the food that causes the trouble. This s*ops the193 words
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Advertisement21 1917-02-03 6 RUBBER STAMPS. -pHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps*21 words
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Advertisement260 1917-02-03 6 Z 1 < 11 I—.. I r-' Ir~ -I r— MOTHER Seigel’s Syrup There are many things which may cause the digestive system to break down, but whatever the cause, you must restore your stomach.liver and bow vk —the principal organs of digestion—to thorough working order r The “Very Thing”260 words
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Article1451 1917-02-03 7 Mr Ung'Cheng San leaves for Hongkong to day for the benefit for his health. Bishop J E Robinson has finally fixed the date of the Malaysia Conference as Feb. 1. Mr A V Cockle, late of the Straits Police, Penang, is now a Captain in the Royal1,451 words
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Article417 1917-02-03 7 CHINESE TRADERS HEAVILY FINED AND GOLD CONFISCATED. In the District Court, to-day, the cate was resumed before Mr. R. D. Acton, District Judge, in which four Chinese were charged. (1) Lim Liang Boon, for attempting to export gold leaf to the value of about $10,250 to417 words
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Article374 1917-02-03 7 Per P <fc O Namur. From London. —Lo Singapore Mr Reid, Mr Watt, Mr Davidson, Mr Hopkins, Mr and Mrs Sturrack, Mr Manders, Mr Moore, Mr Miller, Mr Adam, Mr Gepkivaugb, Mr Burgess. To Penang :Mr Parson. Per P& O Medina. From London.—To Singapore Mrs Low,374 words
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Article59 1917-02-03 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 p.m. to 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Overture Leocadie ...Auber 2. Bffere Trtcotrin ...Hume 3. Selection The Pirates oj Penzance ...Sullivan 4. Waltz The Gondolier ...Roeder 5 Two Step In the Gipsy's59 words
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Article717 1917-02-03 7 MeBBßB. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows A more cheerful tone has prevailed in the Share Market during the past week and although quotations have moved within narrow limits a rather firmer tendency has prevailed all round, Dollar Rubber Issues in particular being in good request at717 words
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Article322 1917-02-03 7 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Matins 8 a.m. Holy Communion 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese) 10 a.m.; Children s Service 5 p.m. Evensong 6 p.m. Hymn 262 Responses Roberts, Psalms XXII, Catnidye, XXIII, Lloyd, Magnificat 48 Nunc Dimittis 60, Anthem Hymn 167, Hymns and 187,27. 8322 words
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Article83 1917-02-03 7 The following subscriptions have b>en received by the Chartered Bank. By Balance on Jan. 22, $684.17 T. G. Croal 25.00 Employees of the Caledonia-Cum-Sections December Con.’’ 197.93 W B Wilson 50.00 A S Evens 25 01 F C Marples 25.00 J M Kydd 21.00 G Phillips 20.0083 words
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Article72 1917-02-03 7 The Classes unler Platoon Commanders at the Dri'l Hall fixed for the 6th inst. are postponed to the 7th inst. Tte Field Day is changed from the 25th inst. to the 18th inst. The Library will be closed on Tuesday, the 6th February, 1917, being a Public Holiday.72 words
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Advertisement145 1917-02-03 7 “Orcharding in Tasmania." (Under Co-Operative Control) All Clients may become Shareholders. Mr. H. M. Rivett-Carnac, representative in the East for Messrs. Sadlier Knight, Orchard Agents and Managing Attorneys, Launceston, Tasmania, will arrive in the Malay States about end of February, and will be staying for a few days at the145 words
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Advertisement158 1917-02-03 7 Instant Relief for BILIOUSNESS and other Liver Troubles, The astonishing efficacy of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief is due to its toning effect upon the liver and bowels. It gives strength to the organs and helps them back to health and natural action. In other words, it enables the system to158 words
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Advertisement391 1917-02-03 7 Blf yon want the best Emulsion the one that not only gives the best results, but that is really pleasant to take, that agrees perfectly with delicate stomachs and that greatly improves appetite and digestion—then be sure to get Angier's Emulsion No other Emulsion is so strongly recommended and so391 words
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Advertisement2300 1917-02-03 8 p. <& O—British India MY K w-k K P M. Apcar Line. Ito N :«“cH XT 4ART (Companies Incorporated in England.) <■ 111/ (INCOHPOHATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors p]’ Boo MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. /VL /WV (jtoya< N CompanpJ, 38 BI8H0 o™ I Fob Iwtbjtbbd to Sail. Stbambb.2,300 words
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