Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 September 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-09-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 225. VOL. LXXV. .SATURDAY, 22nd SEPTEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement691 1917-09-22 1 r maons aDOCioaaaaDDaa i WANTED c D E.KUKBER consignments s for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. J ORDERS for ESTATE SUPPLIES, d d GOODS for forwarding to any o part of the world. n FIRE INSURANCE business. S ALLEN DENNYS Co., P Beach St.691 words
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Advertisement84 1917-09-22 1 □□□□□□■■■■■a a a XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY S B V V on leave you want to keep q e in touch with Malayan affairs, J a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do a in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of84 words
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Article285 1917-09-22 2 THE TRUSTEES. London, September 21. Reuter is informed thab the Earl of Rosebery and Sir Lewis Michell have recently resigned their position as trustees under the will of the late Mr. Cecil Rhodes. The late Earl Grey had also resigned the trusteeship shortly before his death. Mr. Otto285 words
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Article131 1917-09-22 2 AMERICAN REVELATIONS. Washington, September 21. The State Department makes another startling revelation. It publishes a message sent in January, 1917, by Count Bernstorff, the ex-German Ambas-ador in Washington, to the Berlin Foreign Office, requesting au hority to pay $60,000 to influence Congress through certain organisations. The Count131 words
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Article83 1917-09-22 2 SPEECH IN AMERICA. London, September 21. At Atlantic City, Lord Northcliffe promised the Convention of Chambers of Commerce that he would convey to the proper quarter suggestions that Mr. Lloyd George, Lord Derby, General Smuts and Mr. Hughes visit the United States to counteract anti-British propaganda. Lord Northcliffe83 words
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Article81 1917-09-22 2 DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE’S SPEECH. Ottawa, September 21. The Duke of Devonshire, the GovernorGeneral, in the speech from the Throne, at the prorogation of Pai Lament, concluded, Although the stress of the war is increasingly severe, the resolve of the people of Canada in the supreme purpose of achieving,81 words
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Article50 1917-09-22 2 SPYING FOR GERMANY. London, September 21. The Press Bureau sta’s that Alfred Hagn, the Norwegian who was arrested in Loi don on a charge of espionage oaroehalf of Germany, was tried by court martial and sentenced to d-ath. The sentence has been commuted to penal servitude forj lite.50 words
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Article53 1917-09-22 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. to-day 1. Selection Chilperig ...Herve’s 2. Virginia Skedaddle ...Rosenfeld 3. Selection English ...Hartmann 4. Waltz Queen of the Cinema ...Gilbert 5. Highland Schottische Marie Stuart ...Fruhling 6. March53 words
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Article1067 1917-09-22 2 A MUSICAL EVENING. A large audience, a long and varied programme, including many very attractive numbers, both vocal and instrumental, and one or two dances of considerable artistic merit, and a degree of enthusiasm rather higher than that which Penang succeeds in rising to at some of1,067 words
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Article220 1917-09-22 2 A REMARKABLE FILM. Something novel which does not disappoint high expectations is attracting crowded houses to the Empire Theatre.” Whab is advertised as the first and only submarine” photo-drama ever filmed is screened in eight parts. It is a wonderful series of pictures based on Jules Verne’s famous220 words
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Article112 1917-09-22 2 [To th» Edxtob or th® “Pinang Gaxxtt». SiR —Whilst this Colony is doing its best to become bound hand and foot to militarism ft i» interesting to learn that the Earl if Derby, in giving evidence recently before a Select Committee of the House of Com mors, urged that112 words
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Article186 1917-09-22 2 Monday’s Important Meeting The meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday is likely to be prolonged and important. After a motion to vote $71,853,22 on account of Malacca under Rural Boards contribut ion j and the third readings of the Estate Labourers (Protection of Health) Amendment Second Hand186 words
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Advertisement333 1917-09-22 2 NEU ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. Mrs. R. H. Onraet. P. P. C. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. An ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office, at 4 p.m., 0D Tuesday, the 25th instant. (By Order), L. A. COUTIER BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. FOR SALE. 10 H.P. FLANDERS333 words
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Advertisement15 1917-09-22 2 !©ur S)as 1917. Have You Taken a Ticket in the I LOTTERY? J n s15 words
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Advertisement78 1917-09-22 2 [SYNOLEO |==f> The Oil Bound Washable Distemper > J for Interior and Exterior Decorations t j A soft flat finish. Does not rnb off. Proclaimed g unrivalled for Tropical use. e I I iQT Ful1 Rangc of Art,at,c shadef and Colour Schemes. i «««a j PATERSON, SIMONS S Co Lid78 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous151 1917-09-22 2 To-night! To night IL Business Manager Thomas Shafiq Mammoth Universal Production ®r 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Commencing at 9-30 Great Crowds will be there! Everybody must see this Filmed at the bottom of the ocean. LAST NIGHT PACKED TO THE DOORS HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY. Extraordinary Special Prices for this151 words
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Article860 1917-09-22 3 THE TAKING OF HILL 60. “One hears a great deal’’, said an officer, “about the taking of Wytschaete, and Messines and the ridge, but not so much about the attack on Hill 60. But the men who had to hold the Ypres salient knew all about that hill,860 words
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Advertisement1455 1917-09-22 3 W ANTED. F"O R QA I r are now being booked for < Im Cb Vv Para Rubber Seeds from fine old JUNIOR ASSISTANT for healthy estate trees, with a guarantee of 75% germination, in Kedah. Apply to *t T r* CT |v P invfctmcnt rno Price P er hOOO1,455 words
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Advertisement149 1917-09-22 3 Have you the CONSTIPATION HABIT? In too many cases constipation is selfcaused. The system gets out of order and purgative pills or salts are taken. These so weakep the. bowels that constant dosing follows, and so the habit is formed. Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief cures because it strengthens the bowels149 words
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Advertisement96 1917-09-22 3 Ptiwiq Lw ipoH XSPORTS DEPARTMENT. SINGLE BARREL BREACH LOADING SPORTING GUNS. DOUBLE BARREL BREACH LOADING SPORTING GUNS. f WINCHESTER |H| SPORTING fHL CARTRIDGES. Wt j wk y iS No. 4,6& 8 Shot $10.50 Nett 100 f Buck Shot 11.00 F Ball 11-50 t. iSM t Wl air f WEBLEY AUTOMATIC96 words
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Article23 1917-09-22 4 Wilson.— At 32 Seah Itn Road, Keppel Harbour, Singapore, on the 19th inat. to Mr and Mrs S S Wilson, a daughter.23 words
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Article930 1917-09-22 4 The view expressed earlier in the week that there would probably be a considerable amount of fighting on the western front before the end of the autumn is supported by the news from Flanders, where the resumption of the oflensive by the British troops in the Ypres area930 words
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Article28 1917-09-22 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $llO.OO per picul buyers. Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £243 spot, and £240 5s three months.28 words
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Article32 1917-09-22 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Sept. 20tb, received yesterday Plantation Ist latex tjrepe 2s 9|d Smoked Sheet 2s 1 [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co32 words
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Article34 1917-09-22 4 At the Tanjcng Sabs Room, yesterday, the following prices were realized viz No. 2 Diamond Smoked Sheet $l2O per pci Scrap Crepe 61 Pressed 51 Plain Unsmoked Sheet whs withdrawn 10334 words
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Article282 1917-09-22 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. tomorrow registration till 6 p.m. to-day. Letters posted at Dato Kramat acd E O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillarboxes before 9 am. to-morrow will be in time. Letters etc., may be posted at the Head Office up to 10-45282 words
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Article1134 1917-09-22 4 At intervals the familiar query is propounded, “Why do not the Alli.» bomb Berlin in War, Why is the idea of reprisals not entertained by them And so on, ad nauseam, but the only answer may be that at present at least such a course of procedure1,134 words
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Article74 1917-09-22 4 Singapore Inquiry. [From Oub Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 22. At the Marine Court inquiry into ths stranding of the steamer Brodholme on the wreck of the Glenroy near Horsburg, the captain stated that the wreck was not marked on his chart. He thought he had allowed a sufficient74 words
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Article40 1917-09-22 4 Canvas for Our Day.’’ [From Oub Own Cobrespondent.] At a meeting in the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce it was arranged to hold an “Our Day” canvas of Chinese. The sum of $25,000 was subscribed in the room.40 words
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Article423 1917-09-22 4 The First Instalment. Singapore, September 22. [Feom Oub Own Cobbbspondent.] The sum of £200.000 has been remitted to the Imperial Government as the first instalment of the War Income Tax. Mr W H Oxeuham, Secretary of the Penang Turf Club, notifies us that the Committee of the423 words
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Advertisement369 1917-09-22 4 BULME R’S HEREFORDSHIRE CIDER. CHAMPAGNE CIDER Nett. (Medium Dry) No. 4 $4.35 per dozen BULL BRAND (Medium Sweet) $3.75 per dozen DUTY EXTRA 60 cts. per dozen. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS, LP E N A N G. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSCXSCX X 5C X T. D. L. g LIROSA CREAM X369 words
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Advertisement13 1917-09-22 4 “8. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322.13 words
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Article141 1917-09-22 5 A COMPLETE SUCCESS. details of the battle. general alexieff resigns < The British offensive on Thursday on an eight mile front from north-east to Southeast of Ypres was a complete success, the whole of the objectives being attained, the advance east of Ypres exceeding a mile. The captures141 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration2235 1917-09-22 5 [Rkuter’s Telegrams ALL OBJECTIVES WON. London, September 20. Reuter’s correspondent at the British Headquarters says to-day’s attack has been another fine success for British arms. Oar troops penetrated to the depth of a mile, which is a wonderful achievement considering the character of the ground. Advanced troops[Rkuter’s Telegrams ] - 2,235 words
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Article355 1917-09-22 5 SHORTAGE OF SUPPLIES. London, September 20. Silver is at 54d. The market is firm. London, September 21. 'Messrs. Montagu’s report says the price of 54d is the record since September, 1890. The rise is due to supplies again being insufficient to meet the demand. French View of355 words
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Article177 1917-09-22 5 FURTHER DETAILS. Later. Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters says a delightful instance of the resourcefulness of the Tommies was when a party of bombers reached the parapet of a certain trench, where the Huns were crouching on the other side. Owing t>« the close quarters, the grenades would177 words
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Article102 1917-09-22 5 FURTHER REQUISITIONS. London, September 21. Reuter learns that the Belgian Government has received information that daring the past three weeks a great portion of the civilian population ef s Bruges have been removed, in order to perform military work behind the German front. In Antwerp province, the102 words
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Article35 1917-09-22 5 LOSS OF LIFE. London, September 21. The Press Bureau announces that nine were killed by an explosion in an explosives factory in Ireland. The number of injured has not yet been ascertained.35 words
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Article12 1917-09-22 5 Quebec, September 21. The Quebec bridge has been completed,12 words
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Russia.
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Article169 1917-09-22 5 M. KERENSKY AND ALCOHOL. Petrograd, September 21. M. Kerensky, repeating the Imperial Rescript, has ordered that alcohol at distilleries and licensed premises must used for making vinegar and mineral waters. General Sukhomlinoff’s Trial, At the Sukhomlinoff trial, the Public Prosecutor urged that treason had been proved. Shady characters who169 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article62 1917-09-22 5 RECEPTION IN ARGENTINE. Buenos Aires, September 21. The British cruiser Glasgow, which arrived here, was escorted by numerous beflagged steamers and yachts, and welcomed by salutes by guns, crowds singing the National Anthem and cheering. ProBritish speeches were delivered on the balcony of a hotel, whence62 words
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Article81 1917-09-22 5 DEFEATING U BOATS. London, September 21. Regarding the smoke-cloud defence against submarines, in addition to smoke-boxes many merchantmen are carrying a special smoke funnel requiring only fuel for continual use. Once the smoke-boxes are thrown overboard they are not recoverable, but skilfully used they completely baffle the U81 words
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Article90 1917-09-22 5 London, September 21. The Times say? notice is likely to be given immediately of increases of outward freights to Australia and New Zealand representing advances considerably more than one third, which is the extent to which Indian freights will be raised provisionally on November Ist. An advance of90 words
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General News
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Article50 1917-09-22 5 BELGIANS IN PURSUIT. London, September 20 A Belgian communiquĕ reports that the success to the Belgians in German East Africa, at Madege, on September 9th, was completed by the capture of enemy positions at Kalimoto, the enemy retreating towards Mahenge, on the whole front, pursued by the Belgians.50 words
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Article26 1917-09-22 5 PEACE SPEECH PROMISED. Amsterdam, September 21. A telegram from Berlin says Dr. Michaelis will make a peace statement in the Reichstag on September 27th26 words
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Article34 1917-09-22 5 THE KAISER’S DESIRE. Amsterdam September 21. The German reply to the Papal note is now arriving. The Kaiser cherishes a lively desire that the Papal appeal may meet with success.”34 words
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Article774 1917-09-22 6 According to the Argentine Statistical Department exports to Japan in the first three months of 1917 are officially valued at $790,261, as against none at all during the whole of the preceding year. The imports from Japan during 1916 were valued at $1,182,313, or $364,616 more than in774 words
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Advertisement340 1917-09-22 6 S PATRONIZED BY OYAUTY g I 1 The Britannic Patent Expanding Watch Bracelets. g EĔ I—ll PLATINUM BRACELETS EE S With Lever Watch set with e? DIAMONDS JjP. From $375 to $6OO. EF lB carat GOLD BRACELETS |E V" *With Lever Watch set with g diamonds, s f DIAMONDS RUBIES,340 words
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Advertisement224 1917-09-22 6 THE WEAKEST LINK. When you are conscious of some slight failing in your health and are faced with the problem of deciding what is best to take for your ailment, you should think and act quickly. Half measures are dangerous where health is concerned. The strength of a chain is224 words
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Advertisement784 1917-09-22 6 The British Government g and the Government of w DI AIMTFRS TO NOTF m the Straits Settlements ft J have both decided that M Cl|t down yoU r COST OF PRODUCTION by One-sixth of One’s JJ getting all your ESTATE REQUISITES such as Income Acetic Acid 99%, Sodium Bisulphite, Momi784 words
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Article855 1917-09-22 7 Mr N F W Paul, who joined the R N V R is to be married in November. Mr K L Woodhouse, of Scudai Ltd, Johore, has gone Home to join up. Mr G Lonsdale, late of Sendayan Estate has joined the Household Brigade, and is now855 words
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Article511 1917-09-22 7 Mes?RB. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as fallows The Share Market during the week has shewn a cheerful tendency, a fair volume of business passing in all Sections. Dollar Rubber Issues, which have been in strong demand, continue active throughout and further substantial advances have to be recorded.511 words
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Article69 1917-09-22 7 Services on Sunday next September 23. 16th Sunday after Trinity, Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m.; Sunday School 5 p.m Evensong 6 p.m. Hymn 184, Psalm CIV, Jonus Peregrinus, Pslam CV, Buck, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis Stainer, Hymns 362, 215, 285. During the week.—Wednesday 10 a.m. Matins,69 words
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51 1917-09-22 7 Northam Road. 9 a.m. —Childrens’ Service. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacher: Revd. Donald J. Ross, m.a. Hymns :—6BO, 342, 2, 12, 516. BUTTERWORTH SERVICE. Public Worship will be held in the Straits Trading Co’s Club, Butterworth, on Sunday, morning at 9 o’clock. Preacher :—Rev. Donald J. Ross,51 words
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Article69 1917-09-22 7 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday 8 pm. Popular Evening Service Wednesday, 8 p.m. “How to know God Better”; Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman. CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION. Sunday, September 23.—Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Low Mass 615 a.m.; High Mass 8 am.69 words
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Article306 1917-09-22 7 The total value of imports to the Straits Settlements during the second quarter of 1917 was $161,127,572 against a total of $137,486,953 last year. The figures for the various settlements were: S’pore $120,945,302 agst. $166,183,756 Penang $34,021,557 agst. $31,802,919 Malacca $6,160,713 agst. $5,500,278 The total value of306 words
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Article176 1917-09-22 7 The following ties were played /esterday and resulted Doubles Handicap Class A—C. C. Rogers and W. H. Threlfall beat H .Jackson and L. O. Hargrave 6—4, 3—6, 6—l. Profession Pairs—T. E. Winfield and M. M. Stewart beat A. A. Craigen and H. E. Mason 6—2, 6—4. Mixed176 words
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Article86 1917-09-22 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, September 22. The fourth annual report of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., states prospecting continued with satisfactory results. The total area is now 2,027 acres. The report refers to labour difficulties. From experiments at home, it seems certain the coal will, under certain86 words
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Article138 1917-09-22 7 H. E. the Governor has appointed the following to be members of the Rsut At-sessmeut Board for the Municipality of the Town of Singapore and of the Rent Assessment Board for the Rural Area of Singapore for the purposes of the Increase of Rent (War Restrict i n)138 words
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Article95 1917-09-22 7 Sunday, September 23.—Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion 6.30 a.m High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 a.m. Every Friday, Mass, 6.30 a.m. followed by Intercession Service and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Mac Alister Road.—Pontifical95 words
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Article1158 1917-09-22 7 We had a special article on Local Man Power in our Tuesday’s issue. It was the result of a good deal of very careful consideration not only of the Bill presented and the speeches made at a recent meeting of the Legislative Council, but of the views1,158 words
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Advertisement317 1917-09-22 7 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXg 1 Runnymede Hotel, g X PENANG, "SEA SIDE." g g has much pleasure in bringing to the X public notice that the X g NEW ANNEXE i| X will soon be available. It is right on the X 2 sea front. All Rooms have Electric Fans, g big airy317 words
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Advertisement2225 1917-09-22 8 8 T W F T 7 1U- IL JI BANKS. t P’&ft.-RfiiTisH India N. Y. K. IVIb CH australia B and CHINa D|A W L_ anT=“ JapanMaii Steamship Co.ld. A w INCORPORATED !N JAPAN. (WC OI.POI.*TB» IX HOLLAND.) Ancar Line. A A\ [RoyalPaekets N Company) v Z%\ Fo lvmB BXII2,225 words
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