Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 236. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, sth OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS,20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1368 1917-10-05 1 n lanDCDaDDODDaaDaaaaaoaaaaaa WANTED I e RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- D vances made. n a orders for estate supplies, D 0 GOOPS for forwarding to any n part of the world. n FIKE INSURANCE business. S >LLEN DENNYS Co., n 6 Beach St.1,368 words
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Advertisement75 1917-10-05 1 □□□□□□□iMßßßßßßMßßaaaaaaaa \A TH®N WU ARE AWAY g VV on leave you want to keep q -in touMh w itjj Malayan affairs, g Social, C’ommerciai, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way- than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of the Pinang Gazette,’’ published a every75 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article29 1917-10-05 2 LAST WEEK’S LOSSES. London, October 4. French shipping returns for last week show arrivals 998 and sailings 989. The sinkings were five above and four under 1,600.29 words
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Article159 1917-10-05 2 Sunk. «2 QQ X CO Jjtf CD go Week ended. e Sf Over Under u 5 C S 1600 1600 I tons. tons. 6th May 940 930 1 7 6 13th 952 991 3 0 4 20th 991 1016 12 3 27th 1046 1042 2 1 5159 words
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Article132 1917-10-05 2 The Times points out that the number of big ships is the lowest yet recorded, contradicting the unsupported enemy claim of employing an increased number of submarines. ’The increase of smaller sinkings suggests the desire to inflate figures for the purpose of advertisement in Germany. A high Naval132 words
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Article66 1917-10-05 2 LORD NORTHCLIFFE’S STATEMENT. Toronto, October 4. Lord Northclifie. addressing the Canadian Club, said the general preparations for the war in the United States were on a scale commensurate with her size, but he did not think Americans visualized the necessities of shipping for the transportation of men66 words
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Article76 1917-10-05 2 TRAFFIC TO NEUTRALS. London, October 4. Reuter learns that yesterday’s export order does not involve a new policy, being merely an extension of principles hitherto followed. The Allies’ object is to require export licences for all goods alike destined to Holland and Scanoinavia, with the exceptions mentioned, thus76 words
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Article99 1917-10-05 2 CONCILIATION COMMITTEE. London, October 4. The Press Bureau states that the Shipping Controller has established a Conciliation Committee, at whose invitation representatives of the shipowners and seamen have been discussing the possibility of standard national rates of wages and machinery to regulate the supply of men, and conditions99 words
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Article24 1917-10-05 2 INTIMATION OF RESIGNATION. Ottawa, October 4. Sir Willfred Laurier has intimated his intention to resign the leadership of the Liberal Party.24 words
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Article26 1917-10-05 2 Ottawa, October 4. Colonel Ballant.yne, a prominent Montreal Liberal, who took a battalion overseas, has been sworn in as Minister of Public Works26 words
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Article390 1917-10-05 2 SOME PEACE PROPOSALS. Amsterdam, October 4. Count Czernin, the Austrian Foreign Minister, speaking at a banquet at Budapest, said Now that we had dispelled the idea that Austria-Hungary is amori-j bund state, and had shown that we are thoroughly sound, we can rely upon the recognition of390 words
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Article134 1917-10-05 2 The London Times says that German suggestions show they are prepared to modify their pretensions in regard to Belgium. Com} etent British quarters see signs of growing conviction in Germany that the war is lost and that they are concentrating to secure the most favorable peace. False134 words
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Article59 1917-10-05 2 EFFECT OF THE BLOCKADES. Copenhagen, October 4. Owing to the stoppage of supplies of raw material, consequent on the stricter blockades and unemployment, greatly increased numbers of factories have closed down. The Government have introduced a bill for national relief of unemployed. The estimated expenditure of £650,600 provides for59 words
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Article22 1917-10-05 2 THE CABINET PROBLEM. Stockholm, October 4. A Coalition Government is unlikely, as the Right opposes the Left’s demand for constitutional reform.22 words
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Article51 1917-10-05 2 Buenos Aires, October 4. Count Luxburg f owing to the difficulty of obtaining safe conduct, asked permission to reside on a farm in the interior. The Government refused. No train or ship will be placed at his disposal. It is reported he will leave in an automobile for51 words
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Article39 1917-10-05 2 London, October 4. At Madison (Wisconsin) Mr McAdoo, in a speech, said excluding taxation, the United States must raise by bond issues in the current year $14,000,000,000 for war purposes. He added that success was certain.39 words
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Article57 1917-10-05 2 LORD SELBOKNE’S SPEECH. London, October 4. Lord Selborne, speaking at Birminsham, said the British Commonwealth was the greatest instrument the world had ever seen for human progress, and if properly organised, it was the greatest guarantee for future peace. The crown and monarchy constituted an essential instrument57 words
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Article20 1917-10-05 2 Perth, October 4. It is probable the State Parties w ll be Ministerialists 32 Official Labourites 1620 words
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Article35 1917-10-05 2 London, October 4. The Press Bureau states that the Prince of Wales has been made Grand Master, and Lord Lan-downe Chancellor of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.35 words
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Article333 1917-10-05 2 MEETING AT BALIK PULAU. A meeting was held on the 3rd inst. in the District Office, Balik Pulau, with Mr. Muller, the District Officer, in the chair. After having read all the proposals made by Governmento encourage the planting of food stuffs, the explanation was put in Malay333 words
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Article111 1917-10-05 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for September Ayer Hitam lbs 46,200 Beverlac 16,100 Blackwater 12,745 Bahru Selangor 2,000 Bukit Cloh 13,500 Bukit Selangor 22,205 Bukiu Mertajam 64,076 Chota 19,878 Dusun Durian 71,590 Foothills Malaya 13,000 Jeram 20,600 Kurau 22,000 Kuala Sidim 24,500 KapaftPara 92,508 Langat River 28,951111 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement430 1917-10-05 2 NEU ADVERTISEMENTS. Assistant seeks billet,- working knowledge Tamil. Three years Planting—Charge Factory, Division or OtherwiseBox No. 213, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. Sidecar to fit B. S. A. Motor Cycle. Box 214, c/o Pinang Gazette, WANTED. JUNIOR CLERK able to Typewrite, and with some knowledge of office work.—Apply in own handwriting430 words
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Advertisement36 1917-10-05 2 Grand football Match IN AID OF RED CROSS O. R. C. PENANG versus O. R. O. PERAK AT THE ESPLANADE, AfonJay, October Bth, Entrance $1,50 cts. &1O cts. Drill cancelled to enable Volunteers to be present.36 words
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Advertisement377 1917-10-05 2 RUBBER PROPERTY, WANTED TO experience of Steel Construction" (Rubber niinrUACl? Machinery, Factories, &c.), is open to engagement. PUKLtIAuD. SIX years connection with leading Straits Engineering firm. Willing to take charge of Factory STATE FULL PARTICULARS TO MALAY or group of factories. Thoroughly understands Rubber treatment, &c. Write to e/O J.377 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous163 1917-10-05 2 LET US CONVINCE YOU If you are inclined to be sceptical—come along and we’ll soon show you conclusive proof, that the GREATEST FILMS are shown always at the 1 F g Ill—l r 11 7?" l —?.J j Business Manager Thomas Shafto POWERS COMEDY UNIVERSAL fik. Fascinating Model/’ With Jay163 words
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Article638 1917-10-05 3 THE FIGHTING FRONTS. London, September 22.—Operations for the week ending September 21st closed with the beginning of a new offensive east of Ypres, which is still progressing. The Germans, lately forced from their trendies where they could operate offensively, remodelled their tactics and constituted a front of638 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1555 1917-10-05 3 SITUATION WANTED. DC..|-_ D««m A YOUNG AND ENERGETIC MAN lElldllg OdICS IXOOIII. -pv »XT fj J 1 seeks employment on a healthy U J X Estate in Province Wellesley or in the TO BE SOLD BY > win nr hfi n at F.M.S. age 22, capable of supervising labour 11,555 words
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Advertisement183 1917-10-05 3 Not Beyond Hope Those wbu have suffered year after yeir with Rheumatism will be glad to hear cf remedy that has proved an absolute specific. There are do c nditions of Rheumatiam, no matter how severe, nor freer what eaute, that cannot immediately be relieved, and permanent!? cured by Little’s183 words
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Advertisement477 1917-10-05 3 By Order of the Custodian of Enemy Property pursuant to an Order of His Excellency the Governor in Council. In the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to 1916 and of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917. IMPORTANT AUCTION SAL.E. Of a Valuable Freehold Rubber477 words
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Article55 1917-10-05 4 Steen Sehested—On October 1, at Maternity Hospital, Madame Steen Sehested, of a son. Caypiet.—On October 3, at Clydesdale, Mt Elizabeth, to Mr and Mrs John J Carpiet, a son. Taylor.—On March 12th at Dale, England, to the wife of L H Taylor, Lieut R A M C, late Act.55 words
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Article964 1917-10-05 4 The speeches of Mr. Churchill, the Minister for Munitions, of General Smuts, now a member of the British War Cabinet, and other recent utterances of responsible allied leaders have served to intensify the atmosphere of confidence which reports of progress from the various fronts have created even964 words
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Article14 1917-10-05 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in enang was $llO.OO per picul, buyers.14 words
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Article32 1917-10-05 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Oct. 3rd, received yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 8d Smoked Sheet 2s 6d [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article141 1917-10-05 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a m. on Sunday; registration till 6 p.m. on Saturday, and parcels till 4 p.m. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillarboxes before 9 a.m. on Sunday will be in time. Letters etc., may141 words
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Article1785 1917-10-05 4 Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who has intimated bis intention to resign the Sir Wilfrid leadership of the Liberal Laurier. Part} has had a long and brilliant career in public life in Canada. He leaves it at a time when, dispite the opposition of a considerable body of French-Canadian1,785 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement233 1917-10-05 4 ig H U The only Motor Cycle that H H possesses all the features u Vj of an up-to-date Motor Car. U I g HENDERSOM H “FOUR” H 3 THE IDEAL MACHINE FOR EITHER SOLO OR SIDE CAR. 0 1 THREE SPEED a g ONLY MODEL. g H CATALOGUES FULL233 words
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Advertisement37 1917-10-05 4 TO OUR FRIENDS ON THE MAINLAND. BOOK TOUR SEATS FOR THE “OUR DAY,” DINNER. CONCERT AND DANCE; Gn Wednesday. ICtf) October. You have never seen the PINK POM-POMS and will never see them again E. O. HOTEL.37 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1917-10-05 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.27 a m. 8.58 a.m. 2.45 p.m. 8.54 p.m. To-morrow. 2.55 a.m. 9.35 a m. 3.16 p.m. 9.23 p.m.38 words
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Article90 1917-10-05 5 PROGRESS IN YPRES AREA. FRENCH SHIPPING LOSSES. GENERAL SMUTS ON THE WAR. Sir Douglas Haig reports the resumption of the British offensive yesterday on a wide front east of Ypres. satisfactory progress being made and prisoners taken. The Germans had on Wednesday been repulsed north of the Ypres-Menin90 words
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France and Belgium
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Article711 1917-10-05 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams. 2 renewal of ypres battle. London. October 4 Field Marshal Haig repo-ts: We attacked at six this morning on a wide front east of Ypres. Our troops are making satisfactory progress. A number of prisoners have already been taken. Enemy Activity. London. October 3. Field Marshal[Reuter’s Telegrams. 2 - 711 words
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Article, Illustration524 1917-10-05 5 Lighter and Swifter than the English Variety. For military reasons, writes Mr. Warner Allen, little information has been published about the French tanks, or Chars d’Assaut.’’ as they are officially called. I saw them myself in action on the battle of the 6th May, when the524 words
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Article689 1917-10-05 5 A DEFINITE DECISION WANTED. Loudon, October 3. Mr. Churchill, speaking at the Aldwych Club luncheon, said if the Germans became, as it were, a grown-up nation, like the liberated and emancipated democracies of the world, as a result of the hard lessons of the war, then there689 words
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Article96 1917-10-05 5 GOVERNMENT’S DECISION. London, October 4. Reuter learns on the highest authority that the Government have decided to adept air reprisals. Meaning of the Decision. London, October 4. The Times says the Cabinet's reprisals decision presumably means that construction is now reaching a point at which the air offensive96 words
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Article1485 1917-10-05 5 GENERAL SMUTS’ SPEECH. London, October 4. General Smuts, speaking at a luncheon at the Connaught Rooms, given by the Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom, was enthusiastically received. In the course of au important pronouncement, he said the people of this country, and1,485 words
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Article246 1917-10-05 5 GENERAL A. GEDDES’S PRONOUNCEMENT. London, October 4. General Auckland Geddes, speaking at Edinburgh regarding man-Power, said the demands of the Ministry of Agriculture and the army would henceforth be dealt with in exactly the same way in relation to the whole field of man-Power and strategy. It would246 words
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Russia.
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Article196 1917-10-05 5 REVIEW OF THE SITUATION. Petrograd, October 4. The Russian Press Bureau says the Main Army Headquarters, summarising the military situation, declares that the doubt expressed in the Allied press regarding the possibility that Russia will accomplish her duty as an ally is unjustifiable. It quotes figures showing the196 words
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Article43 1917-10-05 5 VON MACKENSEN’S OFFENSIVE. Odessa, October 4. General von Mackensen is preparing an offensive on the Focsani front. The Romanoffs. Petrograd, October 4. It is reported that the ex Imperial family has being allotted as a residence a Monastery near Tobolsk.43 words
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Article108 1917-10-05 5 The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states Reports are being received of the chaotic condition of Finland. The Diet sat for four months, but the legislative result was practically nil. At Helsingfors the militia recently struck, leaving the city unprotected. Drunkenness and robberies were rife, and108 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article27 1917-10-05 5 AUSTRIAN REPULSES. London, October 4. An Italian official report says: We broke up repeated enemy attacks on the western slopes of Monte San Gabriele.27 words
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Article60 1917-10-05 5 BRITISH AERIAL ACTIVITY. London, October 3. A British Salonika report says: Our aeroplanes carried out a most successful raid on an extensive scale, bombing camps and dumps on Beiashitza and Planina. They also machine gunned and scattered troops. We brought down a hostile aeroplane. Cavalry drove out enemy detachments60 words
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Article102 1917-10-05 5 DRAWING IN THE NET. London, October 4 Reuter's special correspondent, writing from Massindye, says the situation in East Africa is as interesting as it is hopeful. The theatre of the war is now confined to a single corner of the colony. The difficulty of feeding the troops, which102 words
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Article53 1917-10-05 5 GOVERNMENT CONTROL. Sydney, October 4. The Government of New South Wales took over the coal mines at the commencement of the strike. The Government intends to control the mines for a considerable time, possibly for the duration of the war, paying the owners a certain amount for each53 words
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Article844 1917-10-05 6 Mr N H Manu, late assistant on Paja Djemboe Estate, Langat, Sumatra, has joined the Taiping Rubber Plantations as assistant manager. Mr Hancock, Mr Harvey and Mrs Martin, who arrived by the Ipoh, to-day, have gone up to the Crag,” Mr Hancock to join Mrs Hancock, and844 words
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Article577 1917-10-05 6 REPORT FOR 1916. In his report on the F.M.S. Railways for 1916, Mr. G. H Fox, then acting General Manager, writes: The working of the Federated Malay States Railways during the year 1916 has produced a net profit of $4,027,228.54 compared with $2,636.397.93 in 1915. This result affords577 words
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127 1917-10-05 6 T.0.M.” A daring theft of rubber was committed on Chemor Estate last Saturday night, when the store was broken into, a large quantity of smoked rubber, fine pale crepe, and bark crejie being removed. It appears that the store room was securely locked with—“ T.0.M.” - 127 words
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Article36 1917-10-05 6 Old Ladj Mhy can’t the Admiralty tell us how many submarines have been sunk. Jack Mell, y' see mum. we can’t spare enough divers to walk about the bottom of the sea and count ’em36 words
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Article36 1917-10-05 6 In 1903-4, 1,708 Ford cars, in 1905, 1.695 Ford cars, 1906. 1.599. 1907. 8,423, 1908, 6.398, 1909. 10.607, 1910. *****. 1911. 34.528 1912. 78.440. 1913. 168.220, 1914, 248,307 1915. 308.213. 1916 533.921, 1917, 700.000*36 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement419 1917-10-05 6 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I Runnymede Hotel, X PENANG, “SEA SIDE.” g S has much pleasure in bringing to the X public notice that the X lIM E>W ANNEXE X will soon be available. It is right on the X g sea front. All Rooms have Electric Fans, 22 S big airy Verandahs419 words
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Advertisement49 1917-10-05 6 PINKETTES Will Keep You Fit I during the Summer, because they gently stimulate the bowels and g thus keep the system cool, clean and healthy. J 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of w price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE. J49 words
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Advertisement277 1917-10-05 6 W| I i B DUt Kv Electric Lights Electric Starter Magneto Ignition I Shipments of this New Model expected Shortly. j The Light Four fe Touring Car i z i j True Economy There is integrity of value in every one of the motor cars in the WillysOverland group —the277 words
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Article931 1917-10-05 7 EXHIBITION FOR ST. DUNSTAN’S. In October of last year the Penang Inapresaiouists held their 1916 exhibition to benefit the funds of St. Dunstan’s Institute for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors, and the sum of £5B was realised on behalf of this, one of the most deserving of all war931 words
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Article696 1917-10-05 7 The mail has brought welcome news from several former Straits men now on active service, says the S.F.P.” C. M. Rogerson, formerly ’yth Messrs. Adamson Gilfillan and Co., is a 2nd Lieut, in the Machine Gun Corps and has seen some exciting times. I have taken696 words
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Article68 1917-10-05 7 Oh. thou vague mystery of Financial skill; The year’s epitonte of good and ill— How few things in thy pages are revealed How many things are darkened and concealed Thou art a shield against shareholders’ rage; Thou hast a hidden loss on every page;68 words
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Article62 1917-10-05 7 The following are the results of ties Singles Handicap Class A —F N Syer v A Wde W Harries (final) postponed. Doubles Handicap Class A —M K Whitlock and E H Everest v. C C Rogers and W H Threlfall (unfinished) 6—3, 3—6, 5—5. Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mr62 words
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Article38 1917-10-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 4 Messrs. Wcarne Brothers, Ltd., Singapore, have offered a Canadian Ford Car for Our Day Fund on condition that it is not sold for less than $1,730.38 words
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Article55 1917-10-05 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] October 5. At the Singapore Rubber auctions, 1,011 tons were offered sold 553 tons. The market was weak, hot the demand was a little better than on the first day. Ribbed smoked was $llB to $122, and fine p*le averaged $122. The others55 words
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Article234 1917-10-05 7 OPENED TO-DAY. The opening of the Shaftesbury Cafe, formerly the Bodega, under the proprietorship of Mr. Shafto, took place to-day, when half of the takings go to the Our Day Fund. The interior has been thoroughly renovated, and generally improved, the transformation having to be seen to be234 words
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347 1917-10-05 7 Amount previously acknowledged $87,377.41 Teh Geok Chee $3O; Mrs R Weber $lOO A A Anthony Co $250 Huttenback Bros Co $5OO Ambrosoli Stoppani &Co $lOO Angelo Boehm $25 Whiteaway Laidlaw Co Ltd $5OO L Heintze $5O; Chneu Ewe Thor $10; Eastern A P-citic347 words
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Article43 1917-10-05 7 SCOTTISH BRANCH. Amount previously acknowledged $3,910.00 Kirloss 50.00 J Rutherford 20 00 P G Stirling 15 00 A A Anthony <fc Coy 250.00 N D Macdonald [lOO.OO Total $4,345.00 M. J. Finlay, Hon. Treasurer. Penang, October sth.43 words
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Article345 1917-10-05 7 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. The follo\ving is the programme of events already arranged in the Settlement on behalf of the Red Cross Fund Fri. Oct. s.—Opening of Cafe Shaftesbury. Sat. Oct. 6.—Performance at Chinese Theatre, 9 p.m. Mon. Oct. B.—Football: Penang C. R. C. v. Perak C. R.345 words
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Article162 1917-10-05 7 In accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the inventions Orodinance 1871. The Governor in Council has, under the Public Seal of the Colony granted to Mr. A. J. Plumb. Traffic Superintendent, Penang Harbour Board, at present residing at 38 Larut Road, Penang. his heirs,162 words
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Article37 1917-10-05 7 Officer That’s a pretty awkward lot you’ve got now. Sergeant.’ Sorely Tried Sergeant-Instructor They are that, sir. It’s the like o’ them, sir, as brings ’ome to us what a horrible thing this war is, sir!37 words
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Advertisement46 1917-10-05 7 The Bodega?" >MONB I To be known on completion 2 I of alterations as the Sljaftesbury HOTEL CAFE, I Beach Street, Penang. I We are trying something entirely different and trust our efforts 5 I will meet with appreciation. I I THOMAS SHAFTO, f I Proprietor.46 words
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Advertisement29 1917-10-05 7 SATISFACTION Is enjoyed by the Motorist who depends on a ACCUMULATOR ■for his Lighting and Starting Ecery C.AV r.,r 12 month} AT ALL LEADING GAUGES. GA-VW*". ACTON LONDON .Eng29 words
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Advertisement155 1917-10-05 7 PRITCHARD Co., Ltd. j general and i tfV i 3aney drapery NEW CONSIGNMENT” I Style, Durability and value. BLOUSES. Specially Designed Voile Blouses in Great Variety. A At PRICES RANGING M 3 50 OIM Blouse Fabrics. Voiles and Muslins. y 35 t d s liO I 1 DRESSES. Dainty Voile155 words
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Advertisement2312 1917-10-05 8 ——————s&— —s& jg BANKS. i B CH australia ß and china? ,A Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. j koninklijke paketvaart T" d br T/Xoe AND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. lil HHI Jggj MAATSCHAPPIJ Reserve Fund £1,900,000 1 J nAiu.m Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 A < JB (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Hbad2,312 words
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