Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 August 1917
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Title Section20 1917-08-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 194. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement871 1917-08-17 1 WANTED g 3 C Rli biier c onsignments for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- n c vances made. n qeDFRS for estat e supplies. t JTq()I)S for forwarding to any Q part of the world. n FIRE INSURANCE business. J ALLEN DENNYS Co., 3 6871 words
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Advertisement80 1917-08-17 1 i XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY S n V V on leave you want to kdep n D in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &e. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of B the Pinang Gazette,” published80 words
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Article858 1917-08-17 2 POINTS FROM TEXT OF THE NOIE. London, August 16. The text of the Papal Note, addressed to the heads of the belligerent peoples, is published. It is prefaced by a statement by his Holiness that his aim since his accession has been to observe absolute neutrality858 words
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Article604 1917-08-17 2 The following is the text of an address sent in May by Mr Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labour, representing most of the Labour organisations in the United States, to the Executive Committee of the Council of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Delegates in Petrograd The604 words
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Article33 1917-08-17 2 Amsterdam, August 16. The Handelsblad learns that di-cus-s:ons have been occurring for some time at Lausanne between representative? of Turkey and the Entente, with a view to a separate peace.33 words
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Article140 1917-08-17 2 MR. GERARD’S REVELATIONS. London, Angust 15. The chief interest hitherto in Mr. Gerard’s revelations in the Daily Telegraph is the light they throw on the character of the Kaiser. When Mr. Gerard protected against submarinism, the Kaiser asked why the United States did not break the British140 words
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Article32 1917-08-17 2 London, August 16. The members of the House of Commons will meet prior to the adjournment, and Mr. Lloyd George will make important war proncuncemente, Mr Asquith following.32 words
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Article416 1917-08-17 2 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S SPEECH. London, August 15. Speaking at a luncheon given by the Liberal War Committee to Mr. Holman, Premier of New South Wales, at the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George said we must not forget that the progress made in the war, the416 words
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Article341 1917-08-17 2 SURVEY OF THE SITUATION. London, August 16. Mr. Lloyd George made an important speech in the House of Commons, dealing with several aspects of the war situation He first referrtd to the food position, which, he said had very considerably improved since early in the year. In August341 words
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Article35 1917-08-17 2 Amsterdam, August 16. Handbills are being circulated in the German munition factories, inciting the workers to strike. A semi-official communication hopes that the workers will refuse to listen to such incitements.35 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article157 1917-08-17 2 GERMAN REPORT. London, Avgust 16. A German official report says: The second great Flanders battle burst forth with an artillery duel, which was most violent on the coast, between the Yser and the Deutl. The English attacked on an 18 kilometre front, between Bixschoote and Wytschaete. The157 words
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Article239 1917-08-17 2 In the Malayan Tin and Rubber Journal,” several well-known planters have contributed their opinions on Brown Bast. Mr. A. H. Malet, manager of Trong Estate, Taiping, is doubtful of Brown Bast being a new disease, but says that it has been recognised only lately. He is not so239 words
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Article163 1917-08-17 2 T O M.” The very heavy sentence of seven years’ rigorous imprisonment was imposed by Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby at the Ipoh Assizes, Wednesday on a Chinaman named Wong Sang. It appears that two Chinese, who were fellow coolies on a mine, had quarrelled over a minor matter“ T O M.” - 163 words
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Article211 1917-08-17 2 Aug 17.—Penang Club, Half Yearly Meeting, 9.15 p.m. Aug 17. —War Anniversary Demonstration, Final Meeting of Committee, Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p.m. Aug 18.—P.V. Field Operations, 3.30 p.m. Aug 18.—Temerloh Coconut and Rubber Estate, Ltd., General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon. Aug 19.—Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Handicap Races.211 words
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Article709 1917-08-17 2 Mr A Irving (formerly of Selangor) is now a major with the Camerons. Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown, of Perak, are leaving shortly on a trip to New Zealand. Mr H M Shepton, manager of Ulu Pari Estates, Ipoh, is leaving very shortly to join the Army.709 words
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Article142 1917-08-17 2 M M." The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1. Selection Le Cheval de Bronze ...Auber 2. Court Dance ...Bocalossi 3. Waltz Ma Belle Adore ...Roy 4. Romace and Polacca ...Thiere 5. March Bona tide—“ M M." - 142 words
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Advertisement422 1917-08-17 2 NEU ADVERTISEMENTS. J/»*. M. Boelen. P. P. C. I Tn experienced 7la-n77 (Danish) WAN I’B a position at oo" c as Manager or Head Assistant. Apply No. 170, c/o Pinang 971—16 23 30-8 W ANTED. rXRESSER for ESTATE HOSPT’fAr Salary S B O per mouth with unfurnished quarters. Apply with422 words
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Article1122 1917-08-17 3 I—“ M.M.” TOTAL DEFICIT $57.446. In the Supreme Court on Tuesday before the Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Justice Innes, the hearing was continued of the criminal breach of trust charge against Thomas de Silva, Teen Kon Fah and M. Sinnadurai. The D. P. P., Mr. McCabeI—“ M.M.” - 1,122 words
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Article733 1917-08-17 3 ALIEN ENTERPRISE. The Rubber Lands Restriction Enactment recently passed by the Federal Council and the corresponding Ordinance enacted in the Colony will serve their immediate purpose says the Malay Mail.” As war measures pure and simple, they are adequate. At present Biitish subjects are restrained from raising capital733 words
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Advertisement909 1917-08-17 3 WANTED. FOR SALE. An ASSISTANT. No previous ex- j geeond-hand DAIMLER complete with all perience necessary, must be ineligible lamps and toolB p rioe 3650 ,O, AtX'wHh r tX. n ial 3 to 1 PULMAN CAR 4 Road.tor New J May this year. What offer? MANAGER, Cicely Estate Teluk Anson.909 words
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Advertisement146 1917-08-17 3 PRITCHARD 0° L B PENANG. CLOCKS Of all Descriptions. 0 ffi c Clocks Clocks STRIKING. "ON-STRIKE. 10 i». 12 in. g 10 i n 12 in. sie. sl6 SOLID k I** 5 SOLID MAHOGANY WALNUT WaU WaU Clocks, MfS™| Clocks, $45 S $«5. $5B $45. .30 HOUK 8 DAY Silver146 words
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Article1311 1917-08-17 4 Three years after the movement of the British Expeditionary Force to its positions at Charleroi and Mons, the successors of that heroic army are engaged in a battle which may develop iWo one of the most extensive and far-reaching of the war. It has been previously pointed1,311 words
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Article1766 1917-08-17 4 Tnere is nothing in to day’s extended summary of the proThe Papal poaals for peace made Note. in the Papal Note which warrants any modification of the views we ventured to express yesterday. Most people throughout the world, who are neither German nor pro-Germao, will feel inclined1,766 words
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Article34 1917-08-17 4 To-day’s quota» ion for unrefined vIQ 1 Penang was $111.25 per picul, buyers, no sellers—an increase of $l. Tin is quoted in London to-day: £244 15s spot, and £241 5s three months34 words
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Article23 1917-08-17 4 The Menglembu Lode Syndicate Ld < corrected output for July is: IQ 1 piculs, value $8,100,00 tribute H P IC value $1,532.00.23 words
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Article22 1917-08-17 4 The following are additional rubbe outputs for J uly Hevea (Johore) bs of’lnj Kuala Pergau Plant j.._ >• Trafalgar (coconuts, 25,d60)22 words
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Advertisement292 1917-08-17 4 DUNLOPTYRES. TO MOTORISTS Gentleman —When you purchase a ‘'Dunlop ’’Tyre you obtain a Tyre 1 manufactured by the Company that was the original inventor of the Pneumatic Tyre and h as near ty 30 A- years experience in I the trade. Theretore why use tyres manufactured by imitators, when liWIImIS292 words
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Advertisement13 1917-08-17 4 “8. O.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322.13 words
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Miscellaneous42 1917-08-17 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-dat 00 28 a m. 6.29 a.m. 00.17 p.m. 6.53 p.m. TO MORROW. 00.53 a.m. 6 56 am. 00 46 p.m. 7.16 p m.42 words
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Article302 1917-08-17 5 LANGE MARCK TAKEN. the success at lens, last weeks shipping. > T British and French forces have resumed the offensive in the Ypres area, on the fr nit from east of Hooge to north-west f Bixschoote, the» French operating on the left of the line of attack.302 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1193 1917-08-17 5 [Riwter’b Telegrams] CANADIANS’ FINE WORK. Lo don, August 15. Reuterh cor'espondent at Headquarters, wring on Wednesday afternoon, says Genercl Currie’s Canadian troops, by their splendid at 1 ack this morning, added a brilliant page to the history of the war. It adds lustre to the Canadian victory to[Riwter’b Telegrams] - 1,193 words
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Article737 1917-08-17 5 1,200 PRISONERS. London, August 16. Mr. Lloyd Geo r ge announced that Sir Douglas Haig on Thursday morning captured Langemarck, taking 1,200 prisoners and five guns. The Greatest Battle in History.” London, August 16. The latest British stroke is clearly part of one great offensive constituting probably the737 words
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Russia.
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Article191 1917-08-17 5 SENT TO SIBERIA. Petrograd, August 16. The Bourse Gazette says the Imperial family have been sent to Siberia by special train, accompanied by two members of the Government, and under military guards. It appears that the Council of the Workmen’s and So'diers’ Delegates insisted upon the removal191 words
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General News
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Article117 1917-08-17 5 DEMAND FOR SHORTER HOURS. London, August 15 In the House of Commons, Sir Albert Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, spoke of the possibility of a stoppage of work by a section of the railway drivers and firemen, with the object of establishing the principle of »n117 words
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Article53 1917-08-17 5 GOVERNMENT’S VIEW. London, August 16, In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the Cabinet had most carefully considered the question of a Channel tunnel, in consultation with their □aval and military advisers, and were still of opinion that it was impracticable to proceed with it53 words
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Article46 1917-08-17 5 REFORMATION CONFERENCE. London, August 16. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law stated that the conference on the reform of the House of Lords would consist of Peers and 15 members of the House of Common?, with Viscount Bryce as Chairman.46 words
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Article44 1917-08-17 5 London, August 16. An Austrian official report says As a reprisal for an aerial attack on Pola, numerous aeroplanes attacked the Maritime Arsenal ab Venice, and successfully dropped four tons of bombs. They observed good hits and conflagrations. Three machines are missing.44 words
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Article, Illustration17 1917-08-17 5 London, August 15. Silver is at 44d, with nothing offering* The market is firm, with buyers.17 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article41 1917-08-17 5 SATISFACTORY DECREASE. London, August 15. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals la*b week werj 2,776, and the sailings 2,666. Fourteen vesse’s over and two under 1,600 tons were sunk. Thirteen were unsuccessfully attacked. Three fishing vessels were sunk.41 words
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Article193 1917-08-17 5 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter Sunk. Week ended. rT S g Over Under ooj •g 1,600 1,600 <j tons. tons, p 1 April 2281 2399 18 13 IT 8 2406 2367 17 2 14 15 2379 2331 19 9The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter • - 193 words
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Article199 1917-08-17 5 1 he following is a list of previous French losses as cabled by R ute r Sunk. «2 OQ GO QQ 24 gO Week ended. *3 Over Under o 5 E S 1600 1600 c tons. tons. Ist April 809 882 0 0 2 Bth 886 8561 he following is a list of previous French losses as cabled by R uter : - 199 words
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Article140 1917-08-17 5 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— W-eek ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk., Sailing Steamships. era. Ist April 432 458 6 Bth April 494 447 10 15th April 454 419 B B 22nd April 385 425 1 8 29th April 627 521The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— - 140 words
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Article101 1917-08-17 5 THE ARRANGEMENT WITH SPAIN. London, August 16. In the House cf Commons, Lord Robert Cecil confirmed the report of an arrangement between Britain, France and Spain regarding Spanish officers voyaging on hospital ships. He hoped it would end enemy attacks on hospital ships, but a definite assurance from101 words
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Article1674 1917-08-17 6 BY A POLICE MAGUTBATN. In the course of an interesting article under this heading in the B. N. Borneo Herald the writer says: A Magistrate takes time te learn the mentality of the different classes he has te deal with. The Chinaman he frankly does not understand. Twenty1,674 words
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Article135 1917-08-17 6 [By Dorothy Margaret Stuart.] To strive is well, with every fibre strained Till all the hammering pulses like one bell Beat out the doom of dynasties dark-stained; Till through Death’s eastern window purplepaned The first faint glimmerings of the dawn uprise And to endure is well. To strive is135 words
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Advertisement415 1917-08-17 6 fe GEMBRWS COUGHS I Veno’s is the Sure Cure—and Children like it. I The quick curative effect of Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure is S the wonder of every mother who uses it for her children. I It cures whooping cough, bronchial cough, every kind of 1 cough and cold to415 words
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Advertisement396 1917-08-17 6 X I THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. iENO’S FRUIT SALT’S Pleasant to TaKe, Refreshing and Invigorating. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASE*/ OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, F Errors in Diet—Eating or Drinking, Thirst, i Giddiness,396 words
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Miscellaneous264 1917-08-17 6 Houses ffigffly ivit6 Universal Programmes. Srppire Theatre. Business Manag/T Thomas Shafto READ READ—READ Xs en consider it means. I THE PURPLE MASK. Two Big Stars.’ Yes—two of the biggrSt and best known names in aerial p’c ures. GRADE CUNARD FRANC'S FORD. Suppo ted by a Hoge Gas*-. I Appearing To-night264 words
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Article1159 1917-08-17 7 COMMITTEE’S PROCEEDINGS. H following is a communicated excexpt j i 0111 the Minutes of a Meeting of the Comittee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, I'. ld in the Chamber on Tuesday the 14th p r>l :—Hon. A. F. Goodrich, Chairnji- Messrs. C. M. Henderson, Vice1,159 words
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Article173 1917-08-17 7 The ties p'ayed yesterday resulted S ngles Handicap Class A—scr F IS Sj er beat—3 R E Prentis 6—3, 6—3. Singles Handicap Class C 15 2 C A Padday beat—ls. 4 A Lindley 6—2, 6 If; 3 J G Hummeliug walk over from 3 S Wood Hill.173 words
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Article130 1917-08-17 7 .—“S.F.P.” The final in the Profession Palis at Singapoie, Kleinman and Griffith Junes vs Perkins and Upcott, was played before a large gathering. The game was throughout a very fine one and was played at a great paca. The volleying, particularly on the side of Jones and.—“S.F.P.” - 130 words
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Article48 1917-08-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 17. In the tennis matches Singapore v. Malacca Dean beat Salzmaun by 26, 61, 60 Donnell beat Beatty 62, 26, 62. Both were wins for Singapore. The defeat of Salzmann was generally unexpected. The doubles are being played to-day.48 words
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Article59 1917-08-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 17. The Hon. Mr. James, Colonial Secre’ary, is publishing an appeal for Our Day 1917, which shows that the Straits with Kedah and Johore last year was third in rhe whole Empire overseas, Canada being first with £391,000, Egypt £87,000 and the59 words
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Article100 1917-08-17 7 Attention is directed to the Empire Theatre announcement in to-day’s issue. To-night an exceptionally strong programme includt s four new reels of the great super serial The Purple Mask two further parts of The Perils of the Secret Service another new Official Gazette and a Universal Two100 words
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Article443 1917-08-17 7 NETHERLANDS COAL SUPPLY. Germany had promised Holland 350,000 tons of coal per month for the months of February, March, April, and May. In June and July, Germany reduced the quantity appreciably until the Netherlands agreed to hasten the export of potatoes. In the beginning of August, Germany443 words
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Article409 1917-08-17 7 War Against Germany. Shanghai, August s.—The Cabinet held a prolonged meeting on the 3rd inst. which lasted from early morning until noon. The war policy was definitely decided upon and a proclamation on the subject was drafted by Liang Kai Chiu. Its nature will be similar to that409 words
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Article1135 1917-08-17 7 MRS DONALD’S APPEAL. The Court of Appeal, at Penang, consisting of the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) Mr. Justice Ebden and Mr. Justice Sproule, continued the hearing of the appeal against part of the judgment of Mr. Justice Woodward in the case over mining lands in1,135 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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120 1917-08-17 7 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,—The fi f th condition printed on the back of the Selangor Turf Club War Loan Lottery gives one ground to infer that the system of drawing the numbers will be the box system comprising one box120 words
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Article119 1917-08-17 7 A Klang Murder Charge. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, Mr. Justice Earnshaw, with Messrs R N Hendrie and E D Kibble as Asseesirs, sat to hear a trial for murder, preferred against Mohamed bin Toh Bandar Yassin and his son Pilus bin Mohamed, of the119 words
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Article105 1917-08-17 7 Agenda for Next Meeting. A general meeting of this Association will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, 29th inst., at No. 12 Market Street, Kuala Lumpur. The Agenda is as follows :—1 Minutes of Meeting of June 27th, 2 War Relief, 3 Motor-cars, 4 Labjur105 words
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Article58 1917-08-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 17. The Nyalas Co’s report shows a profit of $66,213 and a final dividend of 6 per cent, is recommended, making a total of 12 per cent, for the year. The all-in cost was llfdperlb. The estimate for next year is 40,00058 words
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Article128 1917-08-17 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 17. At the auctions 746 tons were offered and sold 408. The market continued weak. Ribbed smoked touched $123, fine pale $122, others were weaker. The share market remains firm with some advances. For the purpose of the P.V. field -day128 words
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Article905 1917-08-17 7 EXPERIENCES AT THE FRONT. The following extracts from letters written in June, by Col. Sir John Bruce Campbell of the —th Batt The Royal Scots, 8.E.F., to Mr. Grant Mackie will be read with interest by the many friends of the gallant baronet Just a line905 words
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Advertisement96 1917-08-17 7 STRENGTH > ACSUMULATORS 3 British Made Throughout. In 1892 ja s' tto work to evolve a type of accumulator which would st md up to the roughest usage. That our efforts were successful is proved by the f >ct th it C A V. Accumulators were standard on most of96 words
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