Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 February 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-02-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 29. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement737 1918-02-05 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST 'j T. NAGATA i Next Door to The Dispensary. < "j n n I7F YOU_ HAVE NOT TRIED. BEAR BRAND MILK H ***** 1) nft you can have no idea what a |3 ■iHI B B B SB j PERFECTLY STERILISED MILK MVH b V I If737 words
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Advertisement88 1918-02-05 1 o DDiNiiii ■■■■■bqd nun IS® n W HEN YOD ARK AWAT B V V on leave you want to keep g o in touch with Malayan affairs, H B Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do J B in no better way than by subs- cribiDg to the88 words
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Article917 1918-02-05 2 GERMAN DESPAIR. From time to time the veil that hides German thought and sentiment from the world is lifted slightly, and whenever this occurs we find that the Germans are in the depths of misery, both physical and mental. If, therefore, you have been feeling a917 words
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Article113 1918-02-05 2 Amsterdam, January 7. —A correspondent on the frontier states that the German military oppression at Courtrai, Thielt and Holders is incredible. The country has been crippled for years and the population terrorized. Horses from the front are often horribly mutilated and manufactured daily into salted meat which is113 words
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Article153 1918-02-05 2 Washington, December 8. —“Even if they have to do it alone, the people of the United States are going to fight this war to a successful conclusion, if it takes one year o’r ten,” said Major Stanley Washburn, who is back in Washington to-night after a speaking tour153 words
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Article149 1918-02-05 2 Pknang, February 5, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$lO 50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...SlO 80 sellers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) SI6J buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $4B sellers. Cloves149 words
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Article891 1918-02-05 2 LETTERS DE'CRIBE HAVOC. Two letters depicting plague conditions in Mongolia have been received in Shanghai by the Procure Des Missions Beige, the Belgian Mission, from members of the Misei' n in Mongolia. Following is the translation of a letter received from the Right Rev L Van Lyck,891 words
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Advertisement371 1918-02-05 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. M J. Finlay. P. P. C. Capt. E R. Watson Miss Walton. P. P. C. Planter, Britisher, wants BILLET, three years experience, excellent teetuno* ials resigned through conditions uusatufactory, write particulars. Box No. 28, c/o Pinang Gazette WANTED. ASSISTAN r CLERK, able to typ-'write. Salary $24'J per371 words
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Advertisement78 1918-02-05 2 R STAY AT i Punnymede i PENANG (Sea Side.) Tbt NEW ANNEXE, right on the sea front is now opea. I THS BEST Is PENANG- j H DINNER CONCERTS < g Every Wednesday and Saturday, a r H i i m fi iWi 1 111» m i i > 1178 words
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Miscellaneous79 1918-02-05 2 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced Jrom the German Press Jb/ 'O.', Judge: And you don’t call it deceit to sell your glue as substitute for honey?” Culprit: Certainly not! It sticks as well as honey—better, in fact.” Simplicissimus Munich. .-M Cw w Experience Teaches. What! you want to come back into service?79 words
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Miscellaneous305 1918-02-05 2 The p lok of the Pictures. Showing 2 Tuesday fir- Wednesday, Feb. sth 6th. I Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. BLUE BIRD. PHOTO PLAYS PRESENT ELLA HALL, In Her Soul’s Inspiration a Masterpiece of Film Art in 5 Big R eels L-Ko Comedy Feature Big Production Grace Cun&M and Francis W Ford305 words
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Article1005 1918-02-05 3 SOLDIERS WHO WANT TO BE CAPTURED. A shining oasis in the desert of our unpreparedness for war was the fact—hitherto, I believe, unpublished ’’—states Dr E W G Masterman, who has an intimate knowledge of Palestine, that a few weeks before war broke out, our1,005 words
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293 1918-02-05 3 An Important New Appointment. The American Customs authorities have taken a step that will interest not only importers in America of Chinese products, but the exporters in China, gays the “N. C. Daily News.” Tnis is the appointment, with headquarters in Shanghai, of a special293 words
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Article227 1918-02-05 3 Washington, I) C, December B—lnformation revealing the extent of misiepresentation employed by Germany in an effort to inflame public opinion against the United Stages in neutral as well as hostile countries is reaching Washington. The propagandists have been especially active in Switzerland and Sweden and important227 words
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Article114 1918-02-05 3 Feb 7.—Church Workers’ Association, Meet ing at St. George’s Girls’ Home, 10 a.m. Feb B.—Ministering Children’s League, Meeting. Free School, 4.30 p m. Feb 10.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, (Rapids) 7 a.m Feb 12.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, Rapids) 7 am. Feb 13.—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd, Adjourned Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 3114 words
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Advertisement840 1918-02-05 3 for Rubber Estate in Lower imi> a w- |H V Burma A Good Clerk. Must eV ■♦horougbly understand all Estate accounts Hand double entry Book-keeping. Apply CHAPPEL, SOLID OAK, H w j t h testimonials bo l^e new Excellent tone. $3OO U McALISTER &Co Ltd., Penang. Mnt c Box No.840 words
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Advertisement594 1918-02-05 3 Weak Kidneys and Backache Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Strengthen Your Kidneys and Cure Backache and Urinary Trouble. You cannot be well when your kidneys are out f rider. No, you must sutler, because your blood will be filied with i-:.d nia/ter which your kidneys are too wwak to remove. What you594 words
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Article1060 1918-02-05 4 Evidence has been forthcoming recently that there is a decided opinion in Germany that the attitude of the ruling classes towards the occupied portions of Russia stands in the way of a discassion between the belligerents in regard to the ending of the war It is not in1,060 words
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Article1226 1918-02-05 4 Easily one of the worst of the accumulating chapters of ignominies Slavery an d infamies by Germany Under the B i nC e the beginning of the er mans. g concerning the shocking system of slavery organised in the occupied parts of France. The fate of civilians1,226 words
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Article110 1918-02-05 4 PENANG SUBSCRIPTIONS. Total already acknowledged $6,940, Mr F G Penny $lOO, Miss Pritchard and Miss M Pritchard $2O, Mr H Wei ham $25, Mr Hon W C Michell $5O, MrRP Phillips $lOO, Mr P M Murphsy $lO, Mr CM Henderson $5O, Mr J R110 words
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Article14 1918-02-05 4 To-day’s quotation fur unrefined tin it Penang was $136.00 per picul, buyers.14 words
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Article51 1918-02-05 4 The total output of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd, from all sources, for the month of January, was piculs 1,740. The record of the Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited, for the month of January, was hours run l,210 cubic yards treated 153,700. To’al piculs 1,014.99. Realised on sale $76,64151 words
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Article72 1918-02-05 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. EE E Shares, >, s s s co cc oa to Mining. Ayer Weng s3 $3 s3{ Serendah sl£ slj $1.30 sl| Titi Tin $7.90 $B.lO $8 sB| Tongkah H. $lB $l972 words
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Article196 1918-02-05 4 The annual general meeting of th o Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd.» called for yesterday afternoon in tha Chamber of Commerce, Penanji, wft3 adjourned, for want of a quorum, till Wednesday, 13th inst. at 3 pm. at the same place. Mr. H. J. Cooper gave preliminary notice196 words
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Advertisement42 1918-02-05 4 Pritchard’s Stores. just jteeeived Special Consignment OF FINEST SPANISH Dessert Figs In 27a lb. Tins. $2 per Tin. FINEST CLUSTER Dessert Muscatels $1.20 per lb. The above are most attractive goods and are certain to com= mand a ready sale. Pritchard’s Stores.42 words
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Advertisement97 1918-02-05 4 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. <& O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” having: been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing: to heavy outgoings, contingent on the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery97 words
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Miscellaneous34 1918-02-05 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 4.36 a.m. 11.7 a.m. 5.54 p.m. To-morrow. 6.38 a.m, 12.42 a.m. 8.16 p.m. 12.32 p.m.34 words
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Article162 1918-02-05 5 THE GERMAN STRIKES. PURSUIT IN EAST AFRICA. THE MAN-POWER PROPOSALS The Supreme War Council at Versailles, after consideration of the speeches of the German Chancellor and the Austrian Foreign Minister, decided that they cuntaint.d no approximation to the Aliied statements of war aims, and that the most rigorous162 words
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Article270 1918-02-05 5 [Rubter’s Telegrams.] REPLY 'IO ENEMY STATESMEN’S SPEECHES. London, February 3. The Press Biieiu states that the Supreme W?r Council at Versailles carefully cons id red C ;unt Hertling’s and Count Czerniu’s speeches, but were unable to find any approximarion to the moderate considerations laid d.wn by the[Rubter’s Telegrams.] - 270 words
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Article157 1918-02-05 5 THE ALLIED COUNCIL Paris, February 4 “I gathered from an exceptionally wellinformed source some details throwing a light on various aspects of the Supreme "'ar Council. Although the latter to discuss the question of closer military co-ordination, the result of the deliberations showed such a body157 words
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Article258 1918-02-05 5 enemy raids. London, February 3. Fieli Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports We drove oft raiders, with loss, east of Polygon wood. The hostile artillery was active south, east of Epehy, in the neighbourhood of the Arras-Cambrai road, south of Armentieres and in the Ypres sector. British Raid. London,258 words
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Article56 1918-02-05 5 SIGNS OF DISCONTENT. A t hens, February 4. An official report; says a large proportion of Lamia Infantry Regiments and a number of artillerymen armed themselves and mutinied, but the movement was quickly repressed. It is stated that the Greek Government intends to deal most severely with attempts56 words
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Article71 1918-02-05 5 A. S. E. ATTITUDE. London, February 2. Mr Arthur Henderson’s communication, the official reply to which was cabled last evening, urged the Government to abandon its refusal to meet the Amalgamated Society of Engineers separately from the National Labour Conference in order to discuss the new man-power proposals.71 words
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Article46 1918-02-05 5 THE BRITISH PURSUIT. London, February 3. An East Africa official report states that a Cape coloured Corps occupied Mwembe, unopposed, and pursued the enemy to Mtarika. We seized Pamunihilr, 45 miles inland from Port Amelia, capturing thirty tons of food, and later occupied Ankwabe.46 words
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Article31 1918-02-05 5 PROGRESS NORTH OF JERUSALEM. London, February 3. A Palestine official report says We advanced slightly in the vicinity of Arnuties, north of Jerusalem. We destroyed twelve enemy aeroplanes during January.31 words
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Article37 1918-02-05 5 DAMAGE AT MUNITION WORKS. Paris, February 3. Ten were killed and thirty injured by an explosion and fire at munition works at Moulins. Serious damage was done, but an adjacent powder magazine was saved.37 words
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Article23 1918-02-05 5 London, February 3. An Italian official message says: We brought down eight aeroplanes. The British brought down six.23 words
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Article190 1918-02-05 5 MILITARY MEASURES. Amsterdam, February 4. A telegram from Berlin announces that the military are summoning to the colours all soldiers on leave and men recalled from the army for essential trades who participated in the strikes. Strike at Trieste. A telegram from Trieste announces th at shipyard and190 words
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Article44 1918-02-05 5 CENTRAL POWERS AND UKRAINE. Amsterdam, February 4 After hearing a statement from the Ukrainian Rada representative at Brestlitovsk, in which he ferociously attacked M Trotsky, the Central Powers’ delegation decided to recognise the representatives of’the Rada as entitled to speak for the Ukraine.44 words
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Article34 1918-02-05 5 On the occasion of the anniversary cf submarine ruthlessness the Kaiser created a special decoration for submarine ert ws and awarded the highest class Pour Le Merite to Admiral von Scheer.34 words
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Article349 1918-02-05 5 The Committees. The arrangements for the fete, agricultural show and exhibition of native arts and crafts are well advanced and the various etents organised for 30th and 31st March and Ist April are certain to attract tremendous crowds to Alor Star. We understand that the services349 words
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Article83 1918-02-05 5 Messrs Sarkies Bros have completed negotiations for the acquisition of a sue for a sea-side hotel on rising ground just beyond the Swimming Club. The situation is an ideal one for the purpose, the views being superb and the sandv beach admirablv suited for bathing. The position is83 words
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Article453 1918-02-05 5 Owing to the growing seriousness of conditions in Vladivostock as the Bolsheviki gain in influence there, the Japanese Government which has been conferring with the Allied Governments regarding measures to be taken regarding the protection of the foreign residents in case of emergency have reached a decision,453 words
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Article130 1918-02-05 5 P.E.T.” Harbin, January 10.—Harbin is enjoying peace now and all commercial houses have reopened their stores. For the compensation of the Chinese troops, under Tao Hsjangkuei for the suppression of the recent disturbance the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Harbin and Fuchiatien have contributed the sum of“ P.E.T.” - 130 words
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98 1918-02-05 5 Harbin. January 13. —Owing to the situation in Russia it has been decided to organise an independent Government of Siberia and a temporary Council has already been established at Tomsk consisting of 157 Representatives of the Soldiers, Workmen, Peasants, Telegraph. Postal and Railway employees, 11 Representatives98 words
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Article192 1918-02-05 5 Harbin. January 18.—The Customs authorities have undertaken the duty of inspecting the passports of travellers on the .Chinese Eastern Railway. It is understood that this measure has been adopted in order to prevent the escape of German prisoners from Russia. The Customs has also placed an192 words
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Article874 1918-02-05 5 Mr H L Linnell has returned to Selangor from Hongkong. Mr R M G Mitcueii, manager of Sungei Chmoli Estate, will be leaving for home on long leave in the near future. Mr Matthew L F de Souza, late of the General Hospital, Singapore, is leaving shortly874 words
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Article636 1918-02-05 5 Directors’ Report. The directors’ report of the Perak River Galley Rubber Co., Ltd., to be presented to the shareholders at the seventh annual general meeting to be held at the registered offices of the company. No. 1, Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday, the 16th (not 9th as636 words
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Article63 1918-02-05 5 The following are additional rubber outputs for January Foothills Malaya lbs 15,600 Juru 16,000 Kuran 28.200 Kuala Sidim 27.60 Q Kong Lee (Perak) 980 Merchiston 16,130 Malakoff 54,100 Mayfield Plant 34 500 Muda Syndicate 11,914 Perak River Valley 21 204 Semanggol 14,174 Sungei Gettah 7,756 Sungei Batu (Malaya)63 words
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Article93 1918-02-05 5 A new descriptive adj ctive fnr E ’g’and’ has been coined by a guileless Interpreter, At a dinner to certain allied generals one of the guests made a long sppechrin a language of which no one understood a word. The Interpreter at the cfose of it waved bis93 words
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Article44 1918-02-05 5 [From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, February 4 The report rf Indragiri Rubber Co Ltd states that the shares alloted 130,000, of which 100,000 are in consideration for the trarsfer of the old company The statutory meeting will be held on February 13th.44 words
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Article643 1918-02-05 6 INQUIRY INTO HARBOUR COLLISION. In his evidence before the Court of Inquiry, held at Halifax, to inquire into the circumstances attending the collision in the harbour between the s 8 Mont Blan: and Imo that re a ulted in the disastrous explosion. Captain Lamodec said the Mont Blanc643 words
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Article255 1918-02-05 6 Berlin, Germany via Amsterdam, December 1. —Baron von Ardeune, rhe military critic of the Berliner Tageblatt, recently drew an interesting comparison between the strategy of Field Marshal von Hindenburg and that of Frederick the Great. Frederick, he wrote, is the general who, forced by circumstances, to resort to255 words
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Article56 1918-02-05 6 London, December 20.—Instructions have* been sent to all army and navy canteens to save all used tea leaves, which are to be caretully kept in muslin hags and forwarded to •central depots. The old leaves are not to be Used again in making beverage, but are56 words
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Article1128 1918-02-05 6 [By Rifleman Patrick MacGill]. This is a true story of Cleanliness and Kultur, two things which have nothing in common. It is better to deal with the clean part of the story first, and introduce Rifleman Lalor. Lalor was a youngster, newly out from England, who had1,128 words
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Article380 1918-02-05 6 Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, reported on Saturday, 2nd February as follows: The close of January was attended by quite a fair amount of business, but the falling off in dealings in rubber shares, to which we referred last week, has again been380 words
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Article286 1918-02-05 6 Mr. Arthur Pollen, in an article in “The New York Times” of December 3 says some very interesting—and quite proper—comments were offered on the triumph achieved by the linm’.in Navy m sending s< many troops to France without a single soldier being lost by submarine286 words
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197 1918-02-05 6 According to the Hochi,” an agreement has been reached between the French manager of the Franco-Japanese Bank and the Nippon Shokumin Goshi Kaisha (Japan Emigration Partnership Company) in Tokio for sending *ome five hundred Japanese workmen to a munitions factory near Paris. The French197 words
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Article130 1918-02-05 6 A woman bearing the name of Romanoff and who said she resembled Tatiana Romanoff, second daughter of the former Tsar so closely that she was detained three weeks in Yokohama until she established her identity, arrived at a Pacific port on December 20 from Russia. She is130 words
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Advertisement458 1918-02-05 6 q ——nr n j LZSe /ive i jgjf FOLD MBbGRIP K s fra™ h m IMnni ’’"’l A grip on the road a ,11 111 E. 2 MW Hi fin! is worth two on the S Ml I wfl m a jp steering wheel.” g 5 Blf Fit GOODRICH H458 words
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Article3968 1918-02-05 7 FURTHER EVIDENCE. The case was continued yesterday hfternoon in the Supreme Court, Penang, before Mr Justice L M Woodward, in which Lim Gaik Teen Neoh, the plaintiff, asks that a will made on 7th June, 1916, by Towkay Choong Cheng Kian in favour of the defendants, Lim3,968 words
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Advertisement344 1918-02-05 7 SYNOLEO] wJ I \W I The Of! Bound Washable Distemper I for Interior and Exterior Decorations L A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed unrivalled for Tropical use. s fl f° r Range of Artistic Shades czlv ft and Colour Schemes. I PATERSON. SIMONS S Co. Ltd. (UTOORPORATED344 words
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