Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 February 1918
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Title Section20 1918-02-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 44. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 22nd FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement731 1918-02-22 1 I' JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA I Next Door to The I Dispensary. p. T iT”ESTATE l!l OUSII I S Representing HiHiH ■■■DB j MiEflS Successors, V Ead aV I Immediate Delivery from Stock of liffl’fcd. I I I the following at Lowest Prices: ICoMigsrnenSi of Rubber received for |*3 I731 words
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Advertisement13 1918-02-22 1 Irunnymede] I HOTEL, I GARAGE New Cars [for Hire. O o j j13 words
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Article911 1918-02-22 2 Mr and Mrs H G Hobson returned to Taiping yesterday afternoon after their short stay in Penang. Mr William Duncan won the Singles Handicap for 1918, in the Caledonia Golf Club tournament. Sir Jobn Bucknill, K c., Chief Justice and Mr Justice Edmonds will leave for Singapore911 words
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Article437 1918-02-22 2 TROUBLE IN PENANG. For the last few evenings the native chauffeurs have been averse from driving or going into the town after dark, alleging that they were in danger of assault from gangs of mats matas armed with sticks. It is difficult to sift truth from437 words
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Article376 1918-02-22 2 LETTER FROM GENERAL BIRDWOOD. Lieutenant T. A. Miles, fourth son of Capt. Miles and brother of Mr. A. H. Miles of Renong, has been awarded the Military Cross and received a very complimentary letter from General Birdwo d. Lt. Miles, it may ba mentioned, went out376 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article86 1918-02-22 2 aerodrome attacked. London, February 19. The Admiralty reports that aircraft on the night of the 17th and 18th dropped several tons of explosives on Zeebrugge mote and docks and Bruges d jcks. Bombs were observed to fall alongside the submarine shelter and in the vicinity of the lockgates86 words
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Article84 1918-02-22 2 SUCCESSFUL RAIDS. London, Februaiy 19. Field Marshal Sir D Haig reports that we successfully raided three sectors of the front. Irish troops entered trenches to the south-east of Epthy and brought back prisoners. The Canadians made a successful raid and captured five prisoneis to the south of Lens,84 words
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Article20 1918-02-22 2 Amsterdam. February 19. The Austrian Minister of Eedacation and Minister for Galicia, who are Polis, have resigned.20 words
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Article45 1918-02-22 2 FINED IN AMERICA. San Fra> cisco, February 19 Herr Schroeder, ex Secretary of the German Consulate st Honolulu pleaded guilty to the chargo of conspiring to create revolution in Indi-. He was fined a thousand dol’ars, the alternative bring 3 months’ imprisonment.45 words
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Article35 1918-02-22 2 L mdon, February 19. The Loudon City and Midland Bank is to amalgamate with (he London Joint Stock Bank. The combined deposits exceed £278,000,010. The caoitai is £7,000,000 and the reserve fund £6,000/00.35 words
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Article51 1918-02-22 2 London, February 18. In the House of Commons, Mr. W. Brooks a-ked what steps the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Walter Long, was taking to promote wheit-growing within the Empire. Sir W. A. S. Hewing replied that the Deminion Governments were fully alive to all aspects uf thp qm s51 words
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Article324 1918-02-22 2 Foreign Trade. Batavia, February’ 19.—The Director of Agriculture, received a cable from the Con-sul-General of the Netherlands in New York, stating that from the 17th instant, the entire foreign trade in the United States, imports as well as exports, was subject to Government licences. The Floods in324 words
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Article490 1918-02-22 2 Basel/ Switzerland, December 22.Some one has been doing a heap of camouflaging, says an American writer. 10 the latest issue I picked up of a very widely read aud popular magazine I found an article io which the Germans are given credit for submarines of fi?e thousand490 words
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Article161 1918-02-22 2 Oh England Thine enemies believed thee decadent, Sunk deep in sloth, drugged with nar- cotic gold, Thine ancient vigour dead, thy courage spent, Thy might forgotten, and thy story told. They saw thee over-run by secret spies, And welcoming with open hand thy foes They thought no miracle161 words
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Article143 1918-02-22 2 The following are the results of the ties played off on Wednesday: Championship.—H. Waugh beat R. E. Prentis, 3 —6, 6—3, 6—4. B. Singles.—A. S. Hall beat G. N. Burnham 6 —2, 6 —2 C. Singles.—P. H. Le Sueur beat J. J. L. Harvey 3—6, 6—l, 7—5;143 words
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Article226 1918-02-22 2 Since His Excellency Sir John And«»J assumed the Governorship he has many commissions to deal with various pects of local administration, the latest is] ing the Labour Commission. We note th] this Commission also has decided not tl issue minutes to the Press, and we are226 words
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Article288 1918-02-22 2 Batavia. There has been a rising at S* kadana, Kartamoelia. Palembang up com-■ try of a religious tendency. Everything»] quiet now and troops are patrolling country. The Batak people at Siliado«i were excited about the giving iilj I grants, though sufficient grounds were» served for the small288 words
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Article31 1918-02-22 2 The General Post Office, London, ces that from January 23rd not mor forty pounds sterling may be sent y Order to Ceylon by any one remit* week.31 words
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Advertisement644 1918-02-22 2 A SECOND HAND Motor Bicycle in good condition. Reply Box No. 49, c/o Pinang Gazette. MINOR OFFENCES ORDINANCE 1906. Police Order made under Section 6 (3) of the Minor Offences Ordinance 1906 for the regulation of traffic on the occasion of CHAP GOH MEH on the 24th, 25th 26th February,644 words
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Advertisement89 1918-02-22 2 MOTORISTS] I Electric St! Will start your 120 h.p racer as easily as it j the tiniest light Cir I Then's Power behind i r I AT ALL LEADING GARAGES. L NOTICE, ADVERTISEMENTS ON TRAM I THE PINANG GAZETTE PH-J Ltd. having acquired fa m “l Penang Agency Co. all89 words
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NEWS FROM INDIA.
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Article237 1918-02-22 3 Indo-British Association’s Activity. Madras, February 2. —A “Madris Mail s” special cable says: Lord Sydenham personally presented the Madras memorial, protesting against the unconditional release of Mrs. Besant and the humiliation of the Provincial Government to Mr. Lloyd George The Prime Minister was unable to arrange to237 words
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Article141 1918-02-22 3 Madras, February 11. —The Joint General Secretaries of the Indian National Congress have- issued a notice, convening a meeting of the All-India Congress Committee at 2 p.m., on the 23rd instant, at the house of Rao Bahadur Lal a Sultan Singh, “Kashmere Gate,” Delhi, to consider the141 words
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Article161 1918-02-22 3 Rajahmundry, January 18.—Dr. Gilbert Slater, university professor of economics, in the course of a lecture on the study of Indian economics to students of the Government Arts College, said every Indian student should pursue the study of Indian economics even more passionately than the study of Indian politics.161 words
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Article162 1918-02-22 3 Rangoon, February 2. —Great excitement was caused on the river early this morning when it was found that almost the whole surface of the watei’ was covered with large logs and sampans and small craft hastened to get to places of safety. It apfftars that last night about162 words
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Article108 1918-02-22 3 Madras, February 9. —At the Town Police Coux-t His 4Vorship delivered judgment in the case in which a Mahomedan, named Syed Jaffer Hussain Sahib, an ex-messenger 61 the office of the Commissioner fox’ Govenx. ment Examinations, was charged by the police with having cheated the Bank108 words
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Article27 1918-02-22 3 London, February 8. —The Mercantile Steamship Company’s shareholders have accepted the offer of the T. and O. Company to purchase their Company.27 words
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Article99 1918-02-22 3 Three Millions Present. Allahabad, February 12.—Yesterday, the feast of “Amawas” was the biggest day of the “Kumbh Mela at Allahabad, and vast crowds of people from early morning till late at night approached the Jumna to take a dip in the sacred waters. The numbers are estimated99 words
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Article59 1918-02-22 3 Calcutta, 11th February.—There will be a commercial class fox- ladies at 44 7 riters’ Buildings on Tuesdays and Thursdays when lessons will be given free of charge, the course lasting from two to three months. The object is to fit women to replace men as commercial clerks ox-59 words
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Article533 1918-02-22 3 Serious Damage by Fire at Tanjong Rhu. Damage to the extent of over $200,000 is the rough estimate of what was caused by the fire which broke out in the shipyard of Mr. 44’ong Ah Cheong at Tanjong Rhu, Singapore, on Tuesday, afternoon, reports the “S.T.” 44 T533 words
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Article215 1918-02-22 3 Rules made by the Govemor-in-Council are published in the Straits Gazette and should be studied by those who have to make returns, or pay the tax. Employers must notify} within one month the cessation or commencement of employment, as the case may be. Returns of income and215 words
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Advertisement1086 1918-02-22 3 SITUATION WANTED. FOR SALE. BY A CHINESE with thorough know- X e ATCHLESS MOTOR CYCLE 6to 8 ledge of shipping and book-keeping, IVI H P. Twin, powerful, very fast and good references. silent, multigear. $5OO cash. With side car Apply to Box No. 47, c/o Pinang Gazette $6OO. 203-m w1,086 words
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Advertisement144 1918-02-22 3 COMING! COMING!! I The Ginks” IN NOVELTY, COMEDY AND SENSATION. OPENING IN A FEW DAYS. DETAILS LATER. 1 ALLEN DENNYS CO., g 7, Union Street, Penang Phone No». 393 412. Proprietors of 1 THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS, "hero «Md print art always obtained. d THE PENANG TRANSHIPPING FORWARDING CO.,144 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous484 1918-02-22 3 Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Something About ‘‘The Adopted Son’» in “The Adopted Son” Francis X Bushman has the most glorious opportunity of his oareer. The part of OwliPp Two Gun Carter demands so much in in the way of strength and skill in gun play that484 words
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Article40 1918-02-22 4 Conollv.—Un the 16th February, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Conolly of Kalin?, Kedah, a daughter. Callwood.— At the General Hospital Penang, on the 21st February, the wife of Mr. A. H. Callwood, a sen.40 words
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Article1015 1918-02-22 4 While big events are anticipated at an early date on the western front, matters on the eastern line have taken the tarn suggested by the recent rift in the peace lute. The Central Power?, in conjunction with the Ukraine, have resumed hostilities against Russia as represented by1,015 words
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Article1972 1918-02-22 4 1 General Sir William Robertson, who f resigned the important “The Eastern o f Chief of the Imr Home Com- perial General Staff, has, 0 man according to a telegram a received to-day accepted the Eastern o Home Command, which hardly affords such scope for this gmat1,972 words
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Advertisement138 1918-02-22 4 PRITCHARD 1 CO., LTD. PENANG’S LEADING STORE Just received a shipment ol AUSTRALIAN PROVISIONS. COMPRISING: Pearl Barley Semolina, Cornflour, Oatmeal, Pickles, Sauces, Tinned Cheese, Jams, Sultanas, Vegetables, Honey, Haricot Beans, Lentils, Green Peas, etc., etc., etc. AND Golden Syrup in 2 lb. Tins. BEST ENGLISH HARNESS IF 5 j <0138 words
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Advertisement92 1918-02-22 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 outg;oing;s, contingent on the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery of92 words
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Miscellaneous43 1918-02-22 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Wat»r Low Water, To DAV 11.29 am. 5.18 a.m. 10 58 p.m 5.20 p m, To- mob sow, 11.55 a.m. 5 51 a.m. 11.30 p m. 5.54 p.m.43 words
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Article151 1918-02-22 5 bolsheviks to accept PEACE. GENERAL ROBERTSON TAKES HOME COMMAND. THE AIR RAIDS. Germany has resumed hostilities against the 801-beviki, ’be German troops having crossed the Dvina in the direction of Dvivsk. The er emy has occupied Lutzk, in Volhynia, unopposed, and is advancing on Kovel, It is151 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration243 1918-02-22 5 lßubtbh’b Telbgrams] Minor Operations. Louden, February 18. Field Marshal Haig reports We drove off raiders in the neighbourhood of Gavrelle The Portuguese took a few prisoners in the neighbou: hoed of Neuve Chapelle. The enemy suffered casualties in patrol encounters in the Messines sector. Hostile Gunfire. London Februarylßubtbh’b Telbgrams] - 243 words
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Article590 1918-02-22 5 “IN PARIS BY APRIL.” London, February 19. Reuter’s correspondent at British Headquarters say the political and domestic situation in Germany is now creating internal excitement and anxiety and causing pressure upon the militarists, who have been forced to endeavour to pacify the people. The following instance typifies the590 words
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Article309 1918-02-22 5 London, February B.—An American despatch from the Hague says that, according to a traveller from Germany, German editors, conferring with Hindenburg, prophesied that the country would be without food by May. Hindenburg restarted: “We shall be in Paris by April.” It is suggested that the offensive will begin309 words
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Article285 1918-02-22 5 A HOT RECEPTION. London, Febtuary 19. German air fleets made three successive raids on London since Saturday, but all were turned off, exc-pt for a few aeroplanes which succeeded in penetrating a terrific barrage. The raiders had the warmest reception. Last night’s raiders were heavily engaged by285 words
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Article460 1918-02-22 5 Since I crossed the wire, a few weeks ago, I have had time to adapt myself to my new surroundings and to understand how completely isolated from the rest of the world we are in Belgium. Three years of persecutions and of moral and physical sufferings have460 words
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Article236 1918-02-22 5 ACCEPTS THE EASTERN HOME COMMAND. London, February 18. In the Hoose of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that General Robertson had accepted the Eastern Home Command. Replying to Mr. Asquith, Mr. Bonar Law stated that Mr. Lloyd George is suffering from a severe chill, but he hoped to236 words
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Article135 1918-02-22 5 MR. CHURCHILL’S RECORD. London, February 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. KeHaway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions, in a speech, said the industrial situation in England was never sounder. There are fewer strikes than at any previous period of the war, and labour is135 words
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Article24 1918-02-22 5 THE A. S. E VOTE. London, February 19. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers rejected the Government’s man-power proposals by 121,017 to 27,470 votes.24 words
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Article13 1918-02-22 5 London, Februaiy 18. The Army Estimates provide for 5,000,000 men.13 words
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Article20 1918-02-22 5 LORD NORTHCLIFFE APPOINTED. London, February 18. Viscount Northclifie has been appointed Director of Propaganda in Enemy Countries.20 words
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Article35 1918-02-22 5 London, February 19. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law announced that the bolding of the Imperial War Cabinet in 1918 would n fiord an oppoituni’y to held the Imperial Conference.35 words
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Article21 1918-02-22 5 FRENCH SENATOR ARRESTED. Paris, February 18. Senator Humbert, who was mentioned in connection with the 8010 case, has been arrested.21 words
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Article62 1918-02-22 5 THE 5/- NOTES. London, February 21 In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law, replying to Mr Pemberton Billing said there had been an abnormal, almost world-wide demand, for silver for currency purposes owing to war conditions. A stock of five-shilling currency notes bad been printed as a62 words
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Russia
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Article1099 1918-02-22 5 EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION. London, February 18. Huge batches of messages, which have been held up for over a week in Petrograd, continue to arrive. They reflect unspeakable chaos, owing to the unbridled licence of hordes of Red Guards, besides wholesale robberies and confiscations everywhere, but especially in Western1,099 words
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Article137 1918-02-22 5 Lcn on, February 19. Clearly there is grenti public disappointment in Germany tout Brestlitovsk bas not brought peace a'ter ail. Vorwaerts” says our whole peace scheme has fallen like a pack of cards, even Poland has turned against us, while the Ukrainian peace, which was starred in137 words
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17 1918-02-22 5 Washingt n, February 19. Viscount Ishii has been appointed Japanese Ambassador, succeeding Baron17 words
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Article583 1918-02-22 6 ELEVEN LIVES LUST. Rangoon February 10.—The S. S 1 Ayuthia, formerly of the Bengal Assam Steamship Company, Ltd, which arrived at Rangoon a few days ago was loading a cargo of petroleum while moored at No. 5 Hastings Buoy. On Wednesday about 12.15 midnight news was received583 words
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Article295 1918-02-22 6 Handicap on British Firms. Calcutta, February I.—The annud general meeting of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce bakes place in,Calcutta on Feb ruary 26. The views of the Committee of the Chamber are made public upon the subject of a resolution adopted some time since by the295 words
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Article775 1918-02-22 6 TAUNTS AND ABUSE IN THE REICHSRAT. The following typical scene in the Austrian Reichstrat on September 27 (as described by the Pesber Lloyd throws a lurid light on the political conditions in heart of the Dual Monarchy Wolf (leader of the German Nationalists) This Parliament is nob775 words
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Article33 1918-02-22 6 Calcutta, February 10.—The CeyloK Planters’ Association have passed a resolution condemning action of the authorities compelling Europeans coming to Ceylon invalided from the Imperial Forces, to perform local Military Service.33 words
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Advertisement308 1918-02-22 6 'I fy/>. Electric Lights Electric Starter Magneto Ignition LAST SHIPMENT j JUST ARRIVED. 4, I; The “Country Club” .4 4 I» \k n|[||mW m I Stability Willys-Overland motorcars are built and sold under —one executive organization, < —one factory management, J —one purchasing department, > —one sales department, —one group308 words
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Advertisement279 1918-02-22 6 SYNOLEO I The Oil Bound Washable Distemper I for Interior and Exterior Decoratlens A soft flat finish. Does not rnb off. Proclaimed unrivalled for Tropical’use. 07 A for Full Range of Artistic Shades cZid/C and Colour Schemes. t PATERSON, SIMONS C». Ln, (XfIOOBPOILATaD m BRGLAND.) AGENTS. □■■BooManooaMßooaKßooomaHooosHßaooasKooaßn BEST QUALITY SILK279 words
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Article1922 1918-02-22 7 RESTRICTION OF OUTPUT: ESTATE HOSPITALS. In the Mercantile Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, a general meeting of the Kuala Lumpur District Planters’ Association was held, there being about a score of members present, including Lieut-Col. Fox, who presided over the meeting, Mr. I. G. Harvey1,922 words
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Article1024 1918-02-22 7 THE YEAR’S WORK REVIEWED Mr J W Campbel), Chairman of the Malacca Planters’ Association, continuing bis speech at the annual meeting of the Association said, There is no record of the number of Chinese entering and leaving Malacca, but from figures obtained from the Protector of Chinese1,024 words
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Article189 1918-02-22 7 A circular has been issued to the members of the Rubber Growers’ Association stating that a "Rubber Gifts Fund” has been created, the committee of which comprises Sir Ernest Birch, Mr. R. W. Harrison, Sir W. Hood Treacher and Mr. John McEwan. The intention is that by189 words
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Article208 1918-02-22 7 Decrease in Area and Yield. The summary of the final forecast of the groundnut crop in Burma, for the year 1917-18, states that the area under groundnut in the eight main producing districts, including Maubin, which now gives a regular forecast, is estimated at 245,529 acres as208 words
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Article47 1918-02-22 7 London, Jan, 25 —A meeting of Eastern Coconut. Growers wr«i he'd at which it was decided to a*k for Government assistance in the shipment of copra. A Committee was appointed to interview the authorities, first obtaining th? co-operation of the Ceylon Association in London.47 words
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Article16 1918-02-22 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for January Bukit Katil lbs 13.291 Taiping 14,05016 words
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Article52 1918-02-22 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the E»planade Prow 5 p.m. to-day 1. Fantasia Grand Pastoral and Hunting ...Godfrey 2 Two Step Dream of Ragtime ...Thurban 3. Selection Samson and Delilah ...Saint Saens 4. Waltz The Druid's Prayer ...Dowson 5. March ...The Old52 words
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Article78 1918-02-22 7 Feb 23.—Kuala Sidim Rubber Co, Ltd Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 11.30 a.m. Feb 23,—Perak River Valley Rubber C o Ltd, Adjourned Annual General Meeting, noon. Feb 24.—P.V. Field Operations, (Compulsory). Feb/25. —Ayer Weng (Rahman) Annual General Meeting, 230 p.m Feb 26.—P.A.M. General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce,78 words
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Article1020 1918-02-22 7 Tonnage The Only Obstacle. Rangoon, February 11.—Each day the position in the rice market grows more difficult but the only real trouble is the lack of freights. It is obvious that millers will not buy if they see little chance of shipping what they already hold and1,020 words
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Article11 1918-02-22 7 London, Febraary 19. The silver market shows rather more enquiry.11 words
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Article196 1918-02-22 7 The military funeral accorded Mr P. OFernan io, whose death we reported yesterday, took place to the Western Road Cemetery last evening. Tbe deceased w*« Signalling Sergeant of the Penang Volanttere, of whom a good number attended th® funeral, besides ma- y other friends196 words
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Article, Illustration236 1918-02-22 7 General Sir H S Rawlinson who is expected to succeed General Wilson at Versailles was promoted General a year ago. He whs in direct charge of our great eftsnsivs < nthe Somtn?, a task for which he prepared by a long period of training and organisation. His previous236 words
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292 1918-02-22 7 Christiania, December 20. —A private telegram from London to the journal Aftenposten states on excellent authority that Norwegian shipowners are willing to invest about £15,000,000, which is now posited in British banks in the form of British bonds, against a guarantee that Norwegian orders for ships to292 words
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Article23 1918-02-22 7 London, Feb. I.—t he Automobile Clair offers free member-hip to < fficers rerving in the Imperial Forces from beyond seas.23 words
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Advertisement152 1918-02-22 7 A Deadly Enemy. It is the continual dropping that wears away a stone. In the same way the continued twinges of Rheumatism, causing acute suffering with each appearance will wear away the strongest human system. The first shooting pains seem trivial,‘but as they continue they grow worse and the constant152 words
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Advertisement2048 1918-02-22 8 BANKS. P 0 -Rbitish India N Y K K. P. M. W. A-F ■>■_■_•■ A.l koninklijke paketvaart P XoZr E ’T‘ TXT ow and Japan Mail Steamship maatschappij > I Reserve Liability of Proprietors < r i (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Head Office ADCar Line Company, Limited. (Royal S. N. Company),2,048 words
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