Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 April 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-04-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 98. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 27th APRIL, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1129 1917-04-27 1 ocuaDoonuDnoaoaononannanDQ c o rubber consignments for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- 2 vances made. 0BD K> for ESTATE SBPPMES. o D (joTniS for forwarding to any 0 STrt of the world. C I?il{ |/|NSURANCE business. 2 ■"'ALLEN DENNYS Co., 0 Beach St. and 7 Union1,129 words
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Advertisement84 1917-04-27 1 ■aaaDaDiaoaaaßaoaaanioeaoo TX T HEN YOU ARE AWAY 8 V V on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial,,. Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can d* a o in no better way than by subscnb- a ing to the Weekly Edition of tha o84 words
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Article826 1917-04-27 2 —Kx. On medical advice, owing to heart troubles, Mr. Conway C. Sarre, of Ipob, has left for Home. Among those, who left Malaya this week for home to join up were Messrs. A. McAlister, H. L. Manchester, and H. F. Clifton Smith. Mr. J. R. Murray is—Kx. - 826 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article799 1917-04-27 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.*’] Sir,—l should like to draw your attention to the following hardship entailed upon partners in a firm by reason of the firm being assessed on the total profits, no provision being made whereby a partner can elect to be assessed separately.799 words
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Article98 1917-04-27 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette Sir, —Can you or any of your numerous readers give me the circumstances ueder which a person has been called Peepin» Tom." Yours, tfcc., B. [The original Peeping Tom was a Coventry tailor, though that was not his name. He won98 words
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Article1011 1917-04-27 2 THE KUALA LUMPUR CONFERENCE. The morning of the second day (Thursday) was devoted by those attending the Agricultural Conference of Malaya bo a visit to the Agricultural Department, an inspection of Experimental Plots and Nurseries, the Experimental Vulcanising Factory and Testing Laboratory, and the msin Laboratories. In the1,011 words
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Article140 1917-04-27 2 PENANG GIRLS’ PASSES. The following are the results of the Cambridge Local Examit ations of girls in Penang Schools. Srniors. Government Girls’ School.—D. C. Wilkinson. Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School. —M E Denyes. The Convbnt —-M J Kluth, E M Pest ana, K M Vosse. Juniors. Government Girls’ School—L140 words
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Article43 1917-04-27 2 LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Entries for the above will close on Sa'urday, May 12 h, at 7 p.m. Tne following are the events Ladits Singles Handicaps. Doub es Handicap. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Men’s Open Singles. Singles Handicap Doubles Handicap. Profession Pairs.43 words
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Article45 1917-04-27 2 The following are the result! of the ties already played:— Championship.—R N Goodwin beat H Muir, 21—8. Single Handicap—A Lindley beat D J Robertson, 21 —l7. Teams of Four—Allan, Sharp, Starr and Muir beat Chalmer”, Houston, H Smith and Houston 21 —l7.45 words
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Article225 1917-04-27 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. 1 Finale Stradella ...Flotow 2. Galop Tramway ...Burgmein 3 Selection Finale 3rd Act Rigoletto ...Verdi 4. Waltz The Rivulet ...Godfrey 5 March Marching Thro Georgia ..Miller The following notification225 words
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Advertisement36 1917-04-27 2 PINKETTES relieve sickness, headaches and J constipation due to change of air. 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, 2 SINGAPORE. J36 words
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Advertisement333 1917-04-27 2 WANTED IMMEDIATELY An experienced shorthand io TYPIST. Apply to 'l4 SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 4 Co. ———mm TO BE SOLD. is right in front for efficiency a j STRAKER SQUIRE, C >lonial model, light-giving capacity and behindl worm drive, as new. Inspection stands the name of Vanderv 1? invited. From the dynamo333 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous103 1917-04-27 2 "r m p IRTHEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night 1 To-night! 1 SPECIAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT. 8 p.m. SHARP. 1 Liberty or LOVE’S BATTLEFIELD Episode I Part I 2 do 1 2 3 do 2„ 3 ££.2 4 do 2 4 5 do 2 5 2nd SHOW 9-15 p.m. SHARP. 6103 words
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Article770 1917-04-27 3 REPRESENTATION IN COUNCIL. A special general meeting of the members of Penang Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon for the purpose of proposing a nominee to act temporarily as an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council during the absence from the Colony770 words
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Article821 1917-04-27 3 place to-day at Highgate Cemetery L and C Express.” We regret to report that the death occurred on 11th March at Rothbury, Avenue Road, Highgate, following a chill, of Sir William Adamson, C MG. Chairman of Adamson, Gilfillan and Co, Ltd. Despite his great ageplace to-day at Highgate Cemetery —“ L and C Express.” - 821 words
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Article130 1917-04-27 3 Penang, April 27, 1917. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank .2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 29/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 15/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 160 'j 3 days'sight Private 165 Bombay Demand Bank „160 Moulmein Demand Bank 159 o 3130 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1068 1917-04-27 3 Wanted. TENDERS INVITEDSENIOR OFFICE CLERK (Ea-asian SUPPLY OF TELEPHONE MATERIAL, O preferred). Only ezper.enced men KUALA LUMPUR, good appty* PATERSON, SIMONS <fc Co., Ltd. npgNDERS are invited for the supply of 511—28 4 A Telephone Material, consisting of poles, insulators, copper wire, instruments, W ANTE D. etc. Full particulars and1,068 words
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Advertisement425 1917-04-27 3 WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB. warloan LOTTERY. SANCTIONED BY GOVERNMENT. open on Monday, April 16ih 1917. j Tickets Rs. 10 each. One Thousand Prizes. All prizes will be in War Loan Bonds, repayable in 1920, and the amounts subscribed will be distributed as follows: 20%in1 prize, 10% I 5% ii 1425 words
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Article919 1917-04-27 4 The war has compelled many readjustments of opinion. Before the 4th August, 1914, hosts of intelligent persons believed that a war between Germany and Britain was impossible, because the Socialists and democratic parties in Germany, whose numbers and influence in the Reichstag and the country generally919 words
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Article18 1917-04-27 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $104.25 per picul business done—an increase of $l.18 words
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Article35 1917-04-27 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on April 25, received yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s 1 l|d Smoked Sheet 2s lljd Market weak. [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co/]35 words
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Article79 1917-04-27 4 The homeward mail closes at 3 p.m. on Monday. A large crow witnessed a well contested football match yesterday, between the Mohammedan Recreation Club, Penang, and Hutton Lane Football Club on the padang.” Both sides were in good form, and although the M.R.C. managed to get several corners79 words
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Article1829 1917-04-27 4 The great battle, which has developed with unprecedented intenThe Fighting in sity on the British front France. in France, and has reached the most violent stages east of Arras on about ten miles of the line, is taking a heavy toll. The fortunes of the day vary,1,829 words
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Advertisement149 1917-04-27 4 A QUAPERIA XJL (HARROGATE,) BRITISH APERIENT MINERAL WATER "Ensures a Clear Complexion.” AQUAPERI A is strongly recommended for Jsiver and bilious (Complaints, (Constipation, etc, I THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) Ltd. 2, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Telephone 393. Tel. Address CHEMOPTI3T. ifWTHTn'MVl'lvivi ,'inv<vi'.o'.ivi.'i'nve.4'nn'..m\r>s’iTr.Ti?rn^'.-iviTivr. l ia.M> I HEINEKEN’S BEER STAR BRAND. BENSDORP'S COCOA AND149 words
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Advertisement42 1917-04-27 4 “E. O Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Z J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 J Editor’s Residence 22142 words
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Miscellaneous39 1917-04-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 3.10 a.m. 9 01 am. 3.05 p.m. 10 06 p m. To-morrow. 3.50 a.m. 9.28 a.m. 3.34 p.m. 10.54 p.m.39 words
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Obituary50 1917-04-27 4 DEATH. Harrison.—On the 27th inst., at Sepoy Lines, Hortense Elvira, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Harrison. Duggan.—Killed in action in Flanders, on April 4th, Staff-Sergeant (S and T) James Duggan, only son of Capt. and Mrs. Duggan, Ordnance Depot, Kirkee, aged 26 years. Strai s papers please copy.50 words
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Article148 1917-04-27 5 OFFENSIVE IN MACEDONIA. the shipping losses. thrilling destroyer fight. The British troops have made a further advance south of the Scarpe, and they defea’ed new attacks in the neighbourhood of Gavrelle between Lens and the Scarpe. The French repulsed enemy attacks north of the Aisne, and northeast of148 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration591 1917-04-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams]. AIRMEN'S ACTIVITIES. London, April 25. Field Marshal Haig reports: We slightly advanced oui line to-day south of the Scarpe river, where two German field-guns were captured on Tuesday. Many thousands of German dead were on the battlefield we now occupy. Fine weather on Tuesday facilitated[Reuter’s Telegrams]. - 591 words
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Article565 1917-04-27 5 Forecast by Allied General. I have had the good fortune to discuss the probabilities of German strategy in the near future with a distinguished general officer belonging to one of the Allied armies says a correspondent. Make no mistake about it,” he remarked to me, however active the565 words
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Article152 1917-04-27 5 The Magdeburgische Zeitung makes an interesting reference to the value of tanks in the fighting on the western front. The English are now concentrating all their efforts on the' coming decisive conflict. Not only have they brought their heaviest guns up to the front, but they have brought152 words
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Article124 1917-04-27 5 Daily Graphic.” It is, indeed, no exaggeration to say, as some of the Italian papers are already saying, that even from the purely military point of view Great Britain has become a mainstay of the Entente. Before the war began everybody, including ourselves, our Allies and—“ Daily Graphic.” - 124 words
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128 1917-04-27 5 A British aeroplane returning to its lines during a night bombardment overtook Prince Friedrich Karl, who was reconnoitring over the British lines. A duel with machine-guns took place at a height of 6.000 ft. The Prince’s reservoir leaked, and his machine dived slowly. Several128 words
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Article118 1917-04-27 5 British Headquarters, France, March 28. The Germans report to the world, through wireless, that they counted 1.000 dead on the field of battle after the British had won Lagnicourt. Lest this should cause pain and anxiety, as it is deliberately meant to, I may say to my118 words
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Article86 1917-04-27 5 London, April 1. —Mr. G. Hewart, M.P., speaking at Leicester, said that Sir William Robertson (Chief of the Imperial General Staff) had authorised him to say that the German retreat was entirely involuntary. The contrary assertion was not only inconsistent with the manifest facts, but was singularly86 words
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Article45 1917-04-27 5 Amsterdam, April 26. A Berlin message says wi’h reference to the argent demand to the Government to declare its war aims, it is semi-officially announced that the Government has nothing to add to previous communications. It will continue its policy undeterred by pre°sure.45 words
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59 1917-04-27 5 Loudon, April 24. The following decoratioi s are gazetted. Croix de Guerre —Major Hugh Knox Niven. Order of the Crown of Laly, Commendatore —Lieut.-Colonel George Cbenevie Trench. Belgian Order of Crown, Officer—captain Suewarb Douglas, Colonel Almroth Wright, Major Adrian Caton de Viart Serbian Order of the59 words
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Article37 1917-04-27 5 POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT. London, April 26. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law indicated the possibility of a solution of the Irish question. He said Mr Lloyd George would make a statement next week.37 words
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Russia.
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Article211 1917-04-27 5 PEACE EFFORTS FROM THE TRENCHES. Petrograd, April 26. The Germans are unremitting in their attempts to parley with the Russian soldiers. The enemy are displaying placaids, “Don’t attack. We alio won't.” In the last few days in many sectors of the front the Germans have not; fired211 words
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Article291 1917-04-27 5 We imagine that few people retain in their memories the speech made by Mr. Lloyd George at Bangor on August 5, 1915, when the Russian retreat was in its most critical stages. The prophecy he then made has been so strangely fulfilled that it may be interesting291 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration118 1917-04-27 5 BRITISH OFFENSIVE. London, April 25. A British official report from Salonika says After three days’ bombardment, we attacked last night on two and a half miles of front between the southern end of Doiran Lake and a point north-west of Doldzeli. We advanced to the north at Ooldzili fcr118 words
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Article14 1917-04-27 5 London, April 26. The Budget statement has been postponed till May 2nd.14 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article905 1917-04-27 5 REMARKABLE DESTROYER ACTION London, April 25. The Press Bureau gives details of the action reported on April 21st. The number of German destroyers was six, not five. The British destroyer leaders Swift and Broke were patrolling the Channel at night on a westerly course when they sighted905 words
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Article69 1917-04-27 5 London, April 26. A French naval communiquĕ says A squadron of German destroyers bombarded Dunkirk for ten minutes on the night of April 25th, while sailing past the port. The coast batteries replied. British and French patrol boats engaged the entmv, who retired to Ostend at high69 words
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Article98 1917-04-27 5 London, April 26. The Admiralty announces th it the arrivals last week were 2,585 and the sailings 2 621. Forty vessels over 1,600 tons and fifteen under 1,600 tons were sunk. Twenty-seven vessels were unsuccessfu'ly attacked. Nine fishing craft were sunk. Italian Shipping. Rome, April 26. An Italian98 words
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148 1917-04-27 5 Rome, March 15. —In an interview to-day Admiral Corsi, the Italian Minister of Marine, said The best means to combat the submarine menace is by effectively arming merchantmen. Statistics prove that of four armed vessels attacked an average of three escape, while, of unarmed vessels scarcely148 words
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Article46 1917-04-27 5 New York, April 26. A telegram from London says the Captain of the American ate mer Mongolia, which has arrived at a British port, claims to have sunk a German submarine by gunfire as the latter was a‘tacking a liner in British waters.46 words
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Article71 1917-04-27 5 London, April 26 In the House of Lords, Lord Devonport said vast tonnage was locked up in military transport. Our shipping resources were by no means assured. Shipping was daily wasting, although our existence depended upon it. There was no immediate prospect of the release of the71 words
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General News.
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Article41 1917-04-27 5 EFFECT OF THE RAINS. London, April 26. An Ea?t Africa official report says the season is the wettest for nine years. Large operations are suspended. A large German hospital in the Rnfiji area surrendered owing to flooding and hunger.41 words
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Article20 1917-04-27 5 London, April 26. Major the Bail of Suffolk (Royal Field Artillery) has been kided in action.20 words
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Article128 1917-04-27 5 To India belongs the chief credit for our splendid successes on the Tigris, and to India' we may now with every confidence leave th« task of driving the Turk into Asia Minor.” This opinion has been expressed by one of the highest military authorities, who has just128 words
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Article2383 1917-04-27 6 NATIONAL SERVICE. [From Our Own Correspondent]. London, March 14. National Service, which is at present a voluntary undertaking, is occupying the minds of a good many people more especially those over military age who are in useful occupations, have families depending on them and yet think that2,383 words
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Advertisement412 1917-04-27 6 Violent Methods Are unnecessary to conquer that bitter enemy of civilization Rheumatism. All it form’, including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely and inexpensively by the L ttle's Oriental Balm. No matter how much pain your Rheumatism is causing you. No matter if you have tiied a dozen oils,412 words
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Miscellaneous57 1917-04-27 6 1 THE GREATEST SUCCESS ON RECORD. I The Royal Italian Circus The Most Remarkable Show of its Kind in Existence. NIGHTLY AT 9-15. s Box Seats $3. Chairs $2» Raised Seats $1 s Gallery 50 cts. Molinees Saturday, Monday and Wednesday I i at 5.30. CHILDREN HALF PRICE TO MATINEE.57 words
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Article3464 1917-04-27 7 the ANNUAL REPORI. The report of the standing committee 1 at the annual meeting of the at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, states With the progress and growing intensity ie World War, the ranks of Planters f British Malaya, already, seriously have been further reduced during ®ear3,464 words
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Article750 1917-04-27 7 EXCISED PORTIONS NOW PUBLISHED. A White Paper was issued as a supplement to the first Report of the Dardanelles Commission. It is prefaced with the following statement The Government authorise publication of the following notes, which, so far as public interest allow?, replace the sense of some750 words
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Article22 1917-04-27 7 Monday. Ceylon, Australasia, 3 p.m. Mauritius, India, Reg. up to 2 p.m. Aden, Egypt and Parcels 1 p.m. Europe, etc. J22 words
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Article139 1917-04-27 7 At a meeting of the Man Power Advisory Commit t, e, Penang, tbe following applications were dealt with C L Collenette, (Messrs F W Barker and Co), certificate granted that he can be spared. C B Redway, (Messrs F W Barker and Co), certificate granted that139 words
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Article84 1917-04-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, April 27. H. E. the Governor, the ConsulGeneral, H. E. Major-General Ridout, the Colonial Secretary, the Consuls and naval and military officers were among the large congregation in Singapore Cathedral at the Service to commemorate the entry of the United States into84 words
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Article46 1917-04-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 27. At the Singapore Rubber Auctions 866 tons were offered sold 551 tons. Prices were lower but the demand was good. The highest priers were ribbed smoked $l6O, fine pale $l5B, unsmoked $137, fine brown crepe $l4B.46 words
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Article152 1917-04-27 7 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 27. Copara is more active. Fine sun-dried $B, fair to good $7.50 to $7.70, Applications for the Indian War Loan now amount to Rs 12,01,70,500. The Accountant General, United Provinces, spates that the provincial contribution up to date is Rs. 82,06,300.152 words
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Miscellaneous56 1917-04-27 7 WAR CARTOONS. [From the World's Pres».] f 1 Mt go/ Wilson What 1 No applause for the lady Well, let’s see how they will like the dear Jonathan in his new costume 1— Nebelspalter,” Zurich. VfIjCUL Sy a f There, Willy I We’ve missed the train t I told you56 words
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