Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-12-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 302. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement731 1917-12-21 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST I *T. NAGATA j Next Door to The Dispensary. Important Notice. CALTHORPE I I IF you HAVE NOT TRIED VV that we have secured the £S=SI MINOR CARS I BEAR BRAND MILK vice .versa. Seats in the Mail Cars s Xr"'™’| 10/12 H p 4 cylinder. you731 words
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Advertisement86 1917-12-21 1 e □□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■■□□annnn I XA7 HEN YOU ARK AWAY a c V V on leave you want to keep n c in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do J H in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of86 words
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General News
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Article135 1917-12-21 2 SIR ROBERT BORDEN SATISFIED. Ottawa, December 19.*Jj Sir Robert Borden, in a statement on the elections, says: The people of Canada fully realised and splendidly fulfilled their duty. The Union Governmentjwiil haveja majority of at least 50, which the soldiers’ vote may increase to 60 or more.” A135 words
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Article210 1917-12-21 2 Ottawa, October 24.—Sir Robert Borden, the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of a War Committee of the Cabinet, consisting of 10 members, for the purpose of co-ordinating the efforts of the several Departments. ensuring the maximum of effort with the minimum of expenditure, and generally for210 words
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Article60 1917-12-21 2 NEW RESTRICTIONS. London, December 20. Lord Rhondda is arranging to fix her January maximum prices for various grades of home live stock. He will impose from the New Year one meatless day weekly, on which no cooked or uncooked meat will be sold. He proposes to limit retail60 words
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Article83 1917-12-21 2 MAXIMUM PRICES FIXED. London, December 20. The Food Minister announces that from February 31st the maximum prices of tea will be, Class “A 2/4 per pound. Class B 2/8 to 3/, Class C 3/ to 3/4 (up to 3/8 in Ireland) and Class “D 3/8, unlcontroled 2/8. From Janua83 words
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Article47 1917-12-21 2 GENERAL SARRAIL’S SUCCESSOR. Athens, December 19. The newspapers state that General Sarrail has been recalled and appointed to a higher post, General Guillaumat succeedin? him. It is reported that the French Admiral commanding the Allied bquadron in the Aegean, has been replaced by Rear-Admiral Fatu.47 words
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Article20 1917-12-21 2 POWERS RECOGNISE NEW REGIME. Paris, December 20. Great Britain, France, Italy and Belgium have recognised the new Portuguese regime;20 words
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Article21 1917-12-21 2 London, December 20 The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Representation of the People Bill.21 words
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Article336 1917-12-21 2 A MAJOR’S HEROISM. London, December 18, The London Gazette contains the lames of nine new recipients of the Victoria Cross, four of whom were killed. The recipients include two e Canadians md one Australian. e The deeds recorded, as usual, show extraordinary heroism, indeed almost all336 words
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Article271 1917-12-21 2 Large Increases. (Fbcm Oub Own Cobbespondent.) Singapore, December 21. The returns of the trade of the Straits Settlements for the third quarter of 1917, compared with the same quarter of last year show, imports $179,000,000 against $143,000,000 in 1916. Singapore $138,000,000 against $108,000,000 in 1916. Penang $34,000,000 against271 words
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Article684 1917-12-21 2 Rubber. Batavia, December 18.—The Aneta Bureau learns, with regard to current rumours concerning the prohibition as to the import of rubber into the U.S.A, that, up to the pre- j sent, no official reports have arrived concern- ing the prohibition, but that, in consequence J of private684 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement417 1917-12-21 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. GODOWNS WANTED. WANTED TO RENT Big Godowns situate at Weld Quay. Apply stating rent and other particulars to The Eastern Trading Co., Penang. FOR SALE. 1 cow with heifer calf (first calf) now giving 6 to. 8 bottles milk a day—-$2OO. 1 cow due to calve in June417 words
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Advertisement38 1917-12-21 2 In aid of Red Cross. Penang Lottery The value of Tickets sold now exceeds a quarter of a million dollars. Have you secured the winning ticket There are 888 prizes. Drawing to take place on January sth, 1918.38 words
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Advertisement531 1917-12-21 2 EmpText CHILDREN’S COUGHS Veno’s is the Sure Cure—and Children like it. The quick curative effect of Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure is the wonder of every mother who uses it for her children. It cures whooping cough, bronchial cough, every kind of cough and cold to which children are subject and531 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous171 1917-12-21 2 n a fl Ojj H PENANG’S PALATIAL PICTURE THEATRE. Q BLUE BIRD Photo-Plays Present, g A STRANGER FROM SOMEWHERE’. m FEATURING FRANKIYN FARNVM in a double role with Agnc-V nand Claire McDowell in a superlatively interesting and exciting film’tht'k 011 U created quite a furore wherever shewn. (Five solid reels171 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article601 1917-12-21 3 [To THi Editor ot ths “Pining Gazkis."] Sir,—Six months ago it was fore shadow ed in one of your soatnern contemporaries by one T T C”, that the current slump in copra had come to stay for sometime owing to the absence of shipping room, and unless601 words
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Article262 1917-12-21 3 Formation of a Society, A meeting of the private practPionprs who are employed either partly or wholly in visiting rubber estates wss held at the Station Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on Siturday last. Twenty-one doctors, representing all parts of the F M S Malacca, and Johore, attended, and262 words
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Article903 1917-12-21 3 ADMIRAL BRIDGE’S REPLY. An outspoken reply to the critics of the Navy is given by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge» formerly Director of Naval Intelligence At the Admiralty, in a letter to the Daily Telegraph In the course of his letter he states We may look—perhaps903 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement702 1917-12-21 3 "HILLVIEW." notice. APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED for a BOARDING SCHOOL six vacancies for probationers in the subordinate Establishment of the t-UK DO TO. Public Works Department, Federated Malay States. A Department oi the Anglo-Chinese Sftlar y $300—5420 per annum with prospects of promotion and increase of School, Penang, stands ready to702 words
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Advertisement250 1917-12-21 3 IPRITGHARDI I CO., LTD. I PROVISIONS. I We Have Received a Choice Selection of the I I Finest Australian Provisions, a few items are I I Dried Fruits. I I Currants, Sultanas, Raisins in 1 lb. Tins 65 cts. I I Barnes’ Finest Australian I I Honey I I in250 words
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Article1167 1917-12-21 4 In yesterday’s telegrams appeared a Reuter’s message reporting an important question and answer in the House of Commons on the subject of the use by the Allies of the economic weapon, to which we have recently made allusion in these columns. Colonel David Davies, the rich South1,167 words
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Article1603 1917-12-21 4 An extraordinary situation has developed in the South and SouthSouth’ Eastern eastern region of European Russia. Russia, where the Ukrainians working in conjunction with bodies of Cossacks under Kaledin, and Cossacks apparently acting independently, have gathered in considerable strength against the Maximalists. The Ukraine movement has clearly1,603 words
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Article28 1917-12-21 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin i Penang was $139 50 per picul, buyers. Tin was quoted in London yesterday a. £3OB spot, and £298 three months.28 words
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Article43 1917-12-21 4 The following are the particulars of t e output of Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s tin ore for the first half of this month :—No 1 Dredge piculs 334.00, No 2 Dredge piculs 147.00; No Dredge piculs 320.00. Total 801.00 piculs.43 words
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Article44 1917-12-21 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singaproe, Dec. 21. At Singapore auctions 820 tons were offered and 356 tons sold. The market was firmer and there was more buying. Ribbed smoked to $lO3 fine pale $lOO, and private sales $lO- othei*s were better.44 words
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Advertisement325 1917-12-21 4 AN IDEAL XMAS GIFT A I j GRAMOPHONE, j o A Large Selection of I MACHINES RECORDS I o to Choose From ROBINSON’S.j (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) <1 O THE BRITISH PIANO HOUSE. OMHBOI I ■■OBBOMBCBMOBMIO ALLEN DENNYS Co., ‘proprietors Of: THE PENAhG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS, where good pda» are325 words
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Advertisement44 1917-12-21 4 E. 0. HOTEL. Xmas Eve Dinner. Monday, 24th December. New Year Eve Dinner, Monday, 31st December. LATEST MUSIC BY THE E. O. ORCHESTRA. DANCING. eaaanMaMaMnnnNßMnnnmanManaßaae Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 {■■■■■■■■■■■■■nHiaH»nnininnn«44 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous50 1917-12-21 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-inorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 4.28 a m. (sft. Bin.) 11.12 a.m. (Ift. 7in.) 5.48 p.m. (sft. 4in.) 11.52 p.m. (3ft. 3in.) To-morrow. 5.34 a m. (sft. lin.) 7.22 p.m. (sft. sin.) 12.14 p.m. (2ft. lin.)50 words
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Article227 1917-12-21 5 THE shipping losses. brenta-piave line. civil STRIFE IN SOUTH RUSSIA. Douglas Haig reports enemy raids in e i e area, in which GerftQ prisoners were taken, also south of Lens and elsewhere. The British airmen were very active in bombing points in jje giuiD, Nine German machines were227 words
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France and Belgium
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Article519 1917-12-21 5 ißatuTEß’e Telegrams]. ENEMY AIR RAID. London, December 19. Fi-Id Marshal Haig reports We drove o£ raiders south-east and north-east of Pa-:chendaele. securing prisoners. Enemy Raids. London, Decembet 20. Field Marshal Haig reports We drove cfi raiders south-east of Guemappe. The enemy raided two posts in the neighbourhood ofißatuTEß’e Telegrams]. - 519 words
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Article347 1917-12-21 5 85 CASUALTIES. London, December 19. An official report says in the air raid 10 were killed and 70 injured in London, and five injured elsewhere. Tne material damage was not serious. Several fires occurred. There was no naval or military damage. Raider Brought Down. London, December 19. It347 words
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Article58 1917-12-21 5 KEW G JVERNMENT DEPARTMENT. London, December 19. It is officially announced that the new Commercial Intelligence Department which has been constituted, will be known as the Department of Overseas Trade (Development and Intelligence). Sir William Clark has been appointed Controller General. Mr F. G. Butler, formerly of the58 words
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Article21 1917-12-21 5 Zurich, December 20. General Leman, the defender of Liege, has been released from Germany, and is due here.21 words
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Article651 1917-12-21 5 MR BALFOUR’S SPEECH. London, December 19. In the House of Commons, replying to speeches by Sir William Collins and Mr. PoDSunby denanding a clearer statement of the Allies’ war aims, Mr. Balfour emphasised that the great aims for which we are unselfishly fighting had been frequently consistently and651 words
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Article62 1917-12-21 5 ADVICE TO SINN FEIN. London, December 19. The Irish Fellowship Club, the largest Irish organisation in Chicago, adopted a declaration, which will be forwarded to Ireland after submission to all Irish organisation in America, stating that any Irishman »eeking to embarasa any Ally in the conduct of62 words
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Article26 1917-12-21 5 London, December 16. An official report says an explosion wrecked a building at an explosives woiks north of London. There was no fatality.26 words
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Article20 1917-12-21 5 Paris, December 19. A Parliamentary Commission favours the withdrawal of parliamentary immunity in the case of M. Caillaux20 words
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Russia
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Article764 1917-12-21 5 COUNCIL OF NATIONAL ECONOMY.” Petrograd, December 20. Reuter j Petrogard correspondent says Commissioners have formed a Council of National Economy empowered to confiscate. requisition, aequesrrate and syndicalise different branches of trade aud industry. War Prisoners Meeting. The Pravda publishes an account of a meeting of war prisoners at Moscow.764 words
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Article515 1917-12-21 5 A Little Known Movement Explained. The Ukraine movement has developed rapidly in Kieff since the revolution. Several congresses were held, including, besides a general conference, congress of teachers, peasants, and soldiers, and a campaign was started for the formation of Ukrainian regiments, which has. in part, been effected.515 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article80 1917-12-21 5 ENEMY CLAIM London, December 19. A German official report says: The Austro-Hungarians stormed Monte Asolone and adjoining positions, taking prisoners over 2 OCO Italian attacks east of Monte Solarolo broke down. Italian Report. London, December 20. An Italian official report says ALer violent efforts to advance south from80 words
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Article21 1917-12-21 5 London, December 19. No newspapers will be published on Christmas Day, and no evening papers on Boxing Day.21 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article134 1917-12-21 5 BRITISH SHIPPING LOSSES. London, December 19. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals list week were 2,461 and the sailings 2,499. Fourteen vessels over and three under ,600 tons were sunk. Eleven were unsuccessfully attacked. Ore fishing vessel was -unk. Comparison of Losses. London, December 20. An official diagram shows134 words
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Article185 1917-12-21 5 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter* jS Sunk. x Weekended, .a 0 6 r Under *E S 1,600 1,600 < x tons. tons. 5 Aug. 2673 2796 21 8 U 12 2776 2666 14 2 11 19 2838 2764185 words
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Article176 1917-12-21 5 Sunk. CC X m CD g "O Week ended. <s Over Under o E i= 1600 1600 f tons. tons. j 5 sth Aug. 948 934 4 2 6 12th 1010 1018 13 5 19th 1049 1012 5 4 3 26th 920 1013 3 1 4 2nd176 words
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Article142 1917-12-21 5 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Railings- Sunk* Sailing Staufi ■hips SESU sth Aug. 487 442 1 B 12th Aug. 550 509 5 6 19th Aug. 499 457 3 a 26th Aug. 588 557 8 1 2nd142 words
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Article52 1917-12-21 5 U BOAT DESTROYED. London, December 30. A French naval communique says the old cruiser Chateau Renault, utilised as a transport, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on the morning of December 14tb. All on board were saved, except ten sailors, who are missing. Th sub maiite52 words
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Article423 1917-12-21 6 An Important Amending Bill. The following Bill, intituled »n Enactment to amend The Rubber Lands (Res triction) Enactment, 1917," about to be introduced in the Federal Council, is published for general information in a supplement to the F M S Government Gazette■ It is hereby enacted by the423 words
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Article207 1917-12-21 6 Alleged Crucifixion. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr. Justice Innes, Chief Judicial Commissioner, with Mr. McCabe Reay, D.P.P., for the prosecution, the last criminal Assizes for this year were commenced. The calendar is a light one, containing only four cases, but of these four cases207 words
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Article133 1917-12-21 6 Details of the diving cruiser,’’ or, as the Germans call it, the Tauckrenzer, are given by Mr Donald Murray. The American papers have been full of descriptions of the big 5,000-ton submarines that Germany is turning out, heavily armoured and heavily armed with 6in. guns (he says133 words
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Article99 1917-12-21 6 Record Bids at Sale. The “M.M.” understands that the auction of Pundut Estate (the property of the late Mr Muhlinghaus) evoked great interest in Singapore on Tuesday. The three principal bidders were Messrs Harrisons and Orosfield, Mr J A Russell and Messrs Gatty and Bateman, the estate being99 words
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Article742 1917-12-21 6 S.T.” We do not wish to embarrass the Gov. eminent, but there should be very careful inquiry before any more steps are taken in regard to the alienation of lands cultivated with rubber or suitable for such cultivation We have just seen an advance copy of an—“ S.T.” - 742 words
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Article684 1917-12-21 6 While the housing question in Singapore is most pressing for the coolies and lower c'asses of clerks and mercantile employees, it is not less difficult for the European assistant in employ in the place. Indeed the scarcity of houses is very bard on all except the very well-to-do The684 words
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Advertisement272 1917-12-21 6 Complete with Spare Kim and Tyre. Hectric Lights, Hectric Starter High Tension Magneto Model 85-4 A Bigger Car —With More Power Here is a big, roomy, powerful four A long wheelbase of 112 inches—cancylinder Overland that is the last word tilever rear springs and 4 inch tyres give in motor272 words
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Advertisement98 1917-12-21 6 The Ancient Tortures could have devised nothing more cruel than the frightful twinging pains of Sciatica. Modern Medicine can devise nothing more effective than LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM wherewith to combat this terrifying affliction. It does not work and does it well. All pain immediately relieved. Simply rub it in. For98 words
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Miscellaneous73 1917-12-21 6 WAR CARTOONS. Reproduced from the World's Press x# gW M kSSST j, L >zF 7 > ®f. 3 J'®' 7r mM™ J3r* h-Js > WSSk 'i/ 1 ANOTHER VICTORY.— Washington Times.” ‘k< > /z ft- ST STRIKE Mi Wl A CHn P f ‘H hy arms Ww4^^ws: z/ fW ii73 words
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Article835 1917-12-21 7 Vr Fitzgerald and Dr. and Mrs. Cox, Tai>ing, are spending a holiday on the Taiping HillsNews has been received of the death from wounds of Mr. F. Goatcher, of the F.M.S. Department of Agriculture. The Rev. Jacob Thompson, of St. John’s College, Jaffna, will be in Selangor835 words
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“OUR DAY” FUND.
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Article99 1917-12-21 7 Amount previously acknowledged $142.575.75 Collecting box 14 Indian Recrea ion Club $5, Lower Perak Club $19.50, Collecting boxes Nos 1 &38 $13.47, Eastern Smelting Co Ltd $857, Mr DOC Woodford, Crag Hotel $101.60, Municipal Treasury, Collecting bcxes $8.44, Penang Swimming Club $2 05, Chief99 words
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Article170 1917-12-21 7 GENEROUS DUTCH ASSISTANCE. Our Day results in the Netherlands Indies are gratifying in the extreme, and while acknowledging the generosity of British subjects, we recognise «s yet more gratifying the wonderful response made by Dutch sympathisers whose contributions have made possible the fine total already170 words
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85 1917-12-21 7 Previously acknowledged $208.97, Mr T E Dibbs, Penang, per Mr Purdy $lO, Messrs Stephens Paul Co per Mr Mack S Arathoon $25 To”al $243.9" Donations may be sent to Mr Purdy, Kuala Lumpur, or to Mr Chas E G Tisdall, Agent, Singapore. The85 words
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Article431 1917-12-21 7 A Liverpool Resolution. Lord Beresford, responding to the toast of The Navy at a dinner in Liverpool arranged by the Mersey District of the National Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union, said the officers and men of the Royal Navy to-day were of the same breed and431 words
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Article757 1917-12-21 7 THE QUESTION OF INCIDENCE. The following correspondence has been exchanged between the F.M.S. Government and 1 the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce on the question of rubber duty On June 27 Mr. P. <W. Gleeson, Secretary of the Chamber, wrote to the Under Secretary My Committee have had under757 words
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Article1221 1917-12-21 7 Decrease in Dividend Explained. The eighth annual general meeting of Taj am. Ltd., was held at the registered office. Gresham House, yesterday afternoon. The chairman Mr. W. L. Watkins, presided, and the others present were Mr. F. W. Collins and Mr. J. M. Sime (directors.) Lieut.-Col. Derrick and1,221 words
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Article266 1917-12-21 7 Wash-out on Fort Swettenham Line. Anotfer wash-out occurred on the F.M.S Railways yesterday afternoon, reports the Malay Mail*’ of Wednesday, this time on the Port Swettenham line, causing cousi derable delay and the holding up of one passenger and one goods train from this end and one266 words
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Article40 1917-12-21 7 The homeward mail H”) closes at 1G a.m. on Sunday registration till 6 p.m. on Saturday and parcels till 4 p.m. This trail will connect with the same vessel as the mail “F which left Penang on Monday.40 words
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Article235 1917-12-21 7 The following is an additional rubber output for November Taiping lbs 14,727 In giving evidence before the Chief Justice at Singapore, a Bengali witness described the captain of a ship as a proper man. His Lordship remarked that reminded him of the Biblical description or Moses, the proper235 words
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Article126 1917-12-21 7 Penang, December 21, 1917. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank\ London Demand Bank 2/4 7.32 tl 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5 8 3 h Credit ...2/4 13/16 m 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 'j 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o126 words
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Article471 1917-12-21 7 MAXIMALISTS IN POWER. Harbin, Nov. 21.—0 n the 18th, four armed robbers assaulted two Englishmen, named Tornton and Simpson, taking several thousand roubles, gold watches and other valuables. The conditions in the city assuming a more anarchistic aspect) with the frequent occurrence of robbery and wanton assaults,471 words
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Article94 1917-12-21 7 Dec. 22 and 23.—Penang Golf Club, Monthly Medal Competition. Dec. 27.—Installation Meeting, Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 8-30 p.m. Dee. 28.—Penang Club Red Cross Dance, at Penang Club, 9-15 p.m. Dec. 29. —Variety Entertainment at Town Hall in aid of the proposed Epiphany Girls Industrial School, 9 p.m.94 words
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Article50 1917-12-21 7 Tbe Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Ruy Blas Mmdelssohn 2. Gavotte Fire Flies ...Paul 3. Selection fhe Scarlet Feather ...Lecocq 4. Waltz The Girl in The Taxi ...Fetrss 5 March Ke e p Time ...EHLt50 words
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Advertisement69 1917-12-21 7 You Clean Outside b .b. l u w h our‘ Inside Z To be healthy, it’s just as important to clean your stomach of im- purities, as it is to keep your body clean. PINKETTES gently stimulate the bowels, thus keeping the system clean and healthy. fl fl 50 cents69 words
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Advertisement21 1917-12-21 7 INCOME TAX. MATTERS of INTEREST to Bankers and some suggestions for reform. By H. LAKIN-SMITH. Price $l. Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd.21 words
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Advertisement76 1917-12-21 7 I ELECTRIC STARTERS Depress the plunger switch—-the I engine starts immediately. Let ft in the clutch and away you go. m Could anything be easier Can be fitted to chassis without alteration to coachwork L BRITISH made with BRITISH material by BRITISH labour on flfJB BRITISH soil H Write stating76 words
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Advertisement2409 1917-12-21 8 P 0 -British India iN.Y.KJjfcv K. P. M■ I CH AUSTRALIA and CHINA 1 We W Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. i BWB XST”*’*’ AND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN I|- MAATSCHAPPIJ Reserve Liability of P £1 90 W a. S (IHCOBPOBATED IM HOIXAHD.) «-W* /V we (Royal Packet S. N. Company)2,409 words
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