Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 March 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-03-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 72. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 27th MARCH, 1918» PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement683 1918-03-27 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The Dispensary. < 4< PINANG GAZETTE I OFFICE AND PRESS UNION STREET. PERAHB. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AlT|Jft ft ft ft AD O I rates ofjubscription. UALInUnrL UAKo! IMIAT/hTI Pl/PI CC S'""” BRITISH MANUFACTURE. ffl V 1 UK LYLLto. Foreign $36 gjj JgJ Po t683 words
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Advertisement13 1918-03-27 1 I runnymede] I HOTEL. I GARAGE I I New Cars for Hire. I13 words
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Article253 1918-03-27 2 FRENCH PRESS CONFIDENT. [Havas Telegrams.] Pari’, March 26 —-The Matin remarks that in order to arrive at the British lines on tbe Somme south of Peronne, the German offensive front is bound to form a proj j ctirg curve, thus exposing its lefc flank to an eventual counter-offensive[Havas Telegrams.] - 253 words
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Article296 1918-03-27 2 TUAN AGAIN PREMIER. Peking March 25. Tu<n-Chi-Jui has been re-appointed Premif r, constuutinj a political triumph for the northern Provincial Governors, following their military successes against the southerners. —Reu er. Programme of Tuchuns. Peking, March 8. —Feng Kuo-chang is to resign the Presidency, Li Yuan-hung is to return to296 words
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Article248 1918-03-27 2 London, March 25. Silver is steady. Capt C D D Hozarj is ill to-day sni unable to attend office. Mr H S Langston having gone up the Hill, Mr E E Coleman, /\s*is’aiC Official Assignee, sits in the Second Court; pending his return There was a large gathering at248 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article660 1918-03-27 2 High Water Level.” London, March 26. Reuter’s correspondent at French Head quarters says to-day’s news should be read with entire calm and unshaken confidence. That our front would be compelled to recoil under Hindenburg’s hammer blows was envitable and.was fully foreseen by the Allied staffs whose counter measures660 words
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Article48 1918-03-27 2 Washington, March 26. Mr McAdoo announced that the amount of the third Liberty Loan is three billion dollars at per cent. All oversubscriptions will be accepted. The Black Sea Fleet Kieff, March 26. The Ukrainian War-minister has ordered tbe demobilisation of tbe Black Sea fleet.48 words
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Article515 1918-03-27 2 A MURDER CHARGE. At the Penang assizes, to dav, a Chmrse named Lim Cbhn, living at 247, Kimberly Street, was charged with the murder of a Chinese woman named Wong Kam Fong outside the Chinese Protectorate on the 6th inst. Mr Jus ice L M Woodward was on515 words
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Article91 1918-03-27 2 [From Ovb Own Correspondent. Singapore, March 26. At the annua] general meeting of Tapah Rubber Company Ltd., the Chairman said the causes of the reduction of profits were the war taxes 3d, per pound, and the prices which realised 5d less. The all-io cost was Id higher.91 words
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Article87 1918-03-27 2 The following are the la‘est quotations iu Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list reYesterday. To-day. EE 2 Shares. s >» s 00 02 90 02 Rubber (Dollar). Malakoff $4.10 $4.30 $4 $4.20 ex Mandai T. 60c 70c 65c 70c Radella $9.‘20 $lO $9.50 $lO Scudai $5.75 $6.1087 words
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Article97 1918-03-27 2 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark A Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet s 79— $B9 Plain smoked sheet $6B 76 Diamond unsmoked sheet $72 80 Plain unsmoked sheet $4B 56 Bark97 words
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Advertisement503 1918-03-27 2 WANTED QUALIFIED INDIAN DRESSEK to take charge of eatate hospital for 3 months from Ist May, 1918. Apply MANAGER, Sandycroft Estate, Taiping EUROPEAN BAKERY. OWING TO THE GREAT INCREASE in the price of superior flour. We are obliged for the time being to raise the price of our bread from503 words
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Advertisement254 1918-03-27 2 I TOWN HALL, Penang. I FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. I Saturday, March 30th, and Monday, Ist April. 1918. I M. S. COWAN PRESENTS I “THE CAMEOS” who are passing through after a most successful tour throughout the Far East. In an entirely new Repertoire NEW SONGS—NEW DANCES —NEW BURLESQUES. This254 words
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Miscellaneous328 1918-03-27 2 ALL NEW TO-NIGHT I ONLY the Best Show in Penang-THAT’S ALL I ML -si Vni I Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTo' I Where to go for a good sfjow. Xsbe Stars, ’tofje Stories and H>6e are to be found ONLY at tbe empire theatre Ist Show at328 words
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Article660 1918-03-27 3 CHANG TSO LIN’S TROOPS NEARING CAPITAL Peking, March 7.—Chang Tso lin’s troops have now reached Langfang, half way between Tientsin and Peking, in their threat against the capital, The next move is uncertain. There is a strong feeling here that no restoration of the monarchy is likely,660 words
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Article60 1918-03-27 3 Edmund Leamy. ] - [By Edmund Leamy.] Barren rock and rugged grandeur Rising from the eea. Mysteries of ancient people Greet the soul of me But, I see in English faces Longing for a tree. Hunger for the rolling meadows. And the perfume loam, Oft I watch them unobserved Wistfully they roam, In60 words
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Article36 1918-03-27 3 Young Arthur was wrestling with a lesson in grammar. “Father,” said he, thoughtfully, “what part of speech is woman!” “Woman, my boy. is not part of speech; she is all of it,” returned father.36 words
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THE FAR EAST.
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Article104 1918-03-27 3 Vladivostok. March 7.—Since the Maximalists seized the Customs and the banks there has been panic among the merchant classes and the stores have been closed. The Red Guards and Maximalists arrested the President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Governors of the Banks, intending to send104 words
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Article74 1918-03-27 3 Tokio, March 7.—Baron Hayashi, the Japanese Minister at Peking, and Count Terauchi are believed to have reached the fullest understanding regarding future policy and. as Chinese politicians are now keenly alive to the necessity for national unity owing to the situation in Russia, it is confidently74 words
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Article349 1918-03-27 3 Harbin. March B,—Owing to lack of technical equipment. Captain Semenoff has been obliged to retire and is now occupying a position near Manchuria Station. A considerable force of Bolsheviki continuing to advance, the Chinese commander. General Tao, warned the Bolsheviki leader that if the frontier was349 words
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Article53 1918-03-27 3 Tokio, March 9. —A telegram from Harbin states that the express from Petrofrrad is now made to go direct to Vladivostoek over the Amur line. Trains from Vladivostock westwards also will not use the Chinese Eastern Railway in future. Viscount Uchida and his party will therefore53 words
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61 1918-03-27 3 Tokio, Mar.h 3. —The Industrial Mobilization Bill for munitions of war was presented to the House of Representatives to-day. The term munitions includes arms, boats, ships, aeroplanes, ammunition, implements, machinery and articles for military use. Russia will please take note that nothing was ever said by61 words
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Advertisement817 1918-03-27 3 PLANTER With 7 year 3 experience, »od Ml ADA Ml lAI D C good knowledge of Tamil, teaks M ,VI VLAI R E to an Estate in Kedah, could NEAR KUALA LUMPUR STATION. ,:J^’la“v O e t r to iOr a9BiSta,,t ‘S 4 Write, Btatin„ salary etc o dresses, afternoon817 words
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Advertisement196 1918-03-27 3 CURES TALK. GREAT FAME OF A GREAT MEDICINE WON BY ACTUAL MERIT. The fame of Little’s Oriental Balm has been won by the good it has done to those who have been crippled with pain. Mr. N. Elder of 14. King George Street. Greenwich, London, says I was troubled awfully196 words
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Advertisement202 1918-03-27 3 PRITCHARD &C2L2 SPORTS DEPARTMENT New Delivery ot Sporting Goods. 9 TENNIS RACKETS J by th best makers. f Forrester’s Special Champion Rackets Q.OO iMi' ABF Slazenger’s Demon Rackets 13-00 Forresters’ Special Pilot Rackets 14.00 Slazengers’ “Victory” Rackets f... 115.00 Davies’ Riseley Hexagon Rackets 22.50 BV Slazenger’s “Doherty Rackets 22.50 Prossers,202 words
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Article46 1918-03-27 4 James—Pollard.—On March 19 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore by the Ven. Archdeacon Frank G. Swindell, MA., Henry G. James, eldest son of the late Henry William James, of Merton Park. Surrey, to Norah, youngest daughter of the late George William Pollard, of Sefton Park, Liverpool.46 words
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Article1258 1918-03-27 4 The great battle on the Western front transcends, in several of its aspects, anything that baa hitherto happened in the war. But it >s unwise as yet, to attempt comparisons, especially about results, seeing that the struggle is ttill in progress and is likely to continue for some1,258 words
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Article1452 1918-03-27 4 r At Liege, the Germans introduced a powerful howitzer that played havoc with the The Big Gea. f ortg> an d they have since produced weapons, in which the feature is the great distance at which shells fired from them travel, bun the gun now bombarding Paris,1,452 words
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Article14 1918-03-27 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $148.50 per picul, buyers.14 words
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Article395 1918-03-27 4 i The following were the rubber quotations in London on March 25th, received to-day I Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s Smoked Sheet 2s 4jd [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.j Owing to the uncertainty of shipping arrangements the departure from Singapore of Mr and Mrs RD Pringle395 words
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Advertisement275 1918-03-27 4 r.SIiIIIIiIV'IIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIiIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIBtHIIIIIIIIIIIIMHIIIIIIIIIIIIIiag i WE HAVE RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF I CALIFORNIAN I HOCK CLARET j I" 1 Doz. 2 Doz. nuTY. B Botts. Botts. WWIV g? I Riesling Hock $12.00 $14.00 $4.00 p. c. 1 I Zinfandel Claret 10.00 12.00 1.20 p. c. I E SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., g275 words
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Advertisement29 1918-03-27 4 Stay jaw pr.i 1- yg» WCfiere Everybody Stays, “E. O.” ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■«■■■■■■■■■■■■■■lN Finang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Cashier's Office 498 a Editor 477 '(Editor’s Residence 22129 words
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Miscellaneous42 1918-03-27 4 TBE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Wat»r Low Water. To DAV. 12.7 a m. 6.35 am. 12.25 p.m. 6.57 p m. To MOBBOW. 12.33 a.m. 6.58 a.m. 12 47 p.m. 7 22 pm.42 words
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Article267 1918-03-27 5 COLOSSAL ENEMY LOSSES. THE ARMY’S ASSURANCE. COUNTER-MOVE PREPARING. GERMAN ANXIETY. The battle in France lias continued on the same great scale, fighting of a terribly fierce character taking place on the front in the Bapaume area and nearer the Somme, where many enemy attacks were stopped,267 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration3439 1918-03-27 5 Telegrams]. FURTHER DETAILS London, March 25. Reuter’s ccrreepondent at the British Headquarters, telegraphing on Monday, says throughout the long hours of bright sunshine yesterday, and in the moonlight*, the Germans continued th' ir crushing tactics against our troop 0 who have fousht their way to r>arpr’ a r<iTelegrams]. - 3,439 words
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Article20 1918-03-27 5 Paris, March 25, The long range bombardment ceased at 9-30. All the public services worked normally.20 words
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Article43 1918-03-27 5 Lot.don, March 25. The Admiralty reports that a mine sweepsloop was mined and sank on March 22nd. Two officers and 64 men were lost. A destroyer, after a collision on March 23rd, sank, one officer and one man being lost.43 words
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Article154 1918-03-27 5 PROGRESS EASE OF THE JORDAN. L ndon, March 25. A Palestine official report says: We extended our positions on the left b .nk of the Jordan, One of our patrolling machines attacked five enemy aeroplanes and brought down three out vf control. Arab Troops’ Success. The King of the154 words
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Article47 1918-03-27 5 Osaka, March 25. Business men believe immediate Japa* nese action in Siberia is uni ike ly, Germany and Odessa, London, March 25. A German official message to Russia states that Germany refuses to evacuate Odessa, becau-se it is considered to be within the Ukraine.47 words
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Article120 1918-03-27 5 Harbin, March 7.—Captain Semenoff’s retreat was purely strategical. Hia force is now position a few versts east of Daouna andjris staff is in Harbin hastily improving Ulfi technical equipment. An officer who ba* just arrived from Daouria says tho Caftain Semenofi’s force i* in excellent condition and an120 words
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Article982 1918-03-27 6 HOW INDIA HELPED. London, March 15 —«Sir Douglas Haig’s account of the part played by Indian Cavalry at Cambrai, mentioned by Lord Derby in the Lords yesterday, has now been issued. Sir Douglas Haig in a cover* mg letter dated the 10th ins.ant summarises bis account as short982 words
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463 1918-03-27 6 Denies Reports of Immoderate Drinking. With the American Army in France, Jan. B.—Chaplains of both Protestant and Catholic faiths have just issued reports to the Government in which it is maintained that the morals of the men of the American expeditionary force are excellent. “In performing463 words
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221 1918-03-27 6 Shipments of food stuffs and chemicals from the United States and Great Britain to Sweden have been arranged for in a general agreement just entered into by representatives of the various governments in London. .This is reported in a telegram received here and221 words
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Article61 1918-03-27 6 .Mar 30.—P.V.R C. Shoot, (Deliberate) 7 a.m. Mar 30.—Cricket P.C C vs. I R C. Mar 31.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, (Rapids) 7 am. Mar 30-31 and Ai»r I.—North Kedah ‘Our Dav.” April I.—Cricket (Whole Day) P.C/’. vs. P.R.C. April I.—St. George’s, Meeting, Penang > Cricket Chib, 6 45 p in.61 words
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Article503 1918-03-27 6 Effect of Dutch Position. There was no impropement in the rice market this morning on the contrary it had considerably worsened, the prices being weaker with the “bear” tendency still holding sway, says the “Rangoon Times” of March 19th. This is ascribed to the uncertainty as503 words
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Article186 1918-03-27 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd.. Singar,, reported on Thursday, as follows The weekly rubber auction held yesterd and to-day was marked by an active denial for all grades except low barky crepes Fir pale crepe was again keenly competed fo? and fetched up to $97 per picul,186 words
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Advertisement368 1918-03-27 6 r-EXHIBITION—i Large Collection of Japanese Water Colour Hand; Painted PICTURES, From 29th March to 9th April, A T NIKKO STUDIO PENANG ROAD, PENANG. INSPECTION INVITED. fTEE GREAT EASTERNUFeI I ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. I I Head Office .—SIN GA PORE. I "OLD AGE AND DEATH NEVER COME*' 1 says the fool.368 words
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Advertisement171 1918-03-27 6 BRADFORD, 4 King Street, Penang. Representing: AMeas’ Successors, HiW. RUBBER MERCHANTS, Landon, Liverpool and New tork Consignments of Rubber received for saie in the Singapore Auctions by rhe INDO MALAY CO., LTD. 1 JUST UNPACKED g NEW SHIPMENT OF i BRITISH STATIONERY, j Pencils, Pens, Pins, Clips, Typewriting g Paper,171 words
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Article467 1918-03-27 7 To THE Editob OF THB “PINANG Qazwhx”' Eir, —Regarding the Sunday Labour controversy that baa been carried on of .ate in the papers. It seems to me that the whole matter rests as to whether Assistants should have leave on Sunday or not So far aa I know467 words
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Article241 1918-03-27 7 [To thb Editob of th» “Pining Gamuts.”] Sir, —During the course of Aiy reading, I came across the following passage which I commend to the careful perusal of certain gentlemen in the Legislative Council which, evidently r» gard all things merely as tradesmen and merchants,” and241 words
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Article248 1918-03-27 7 Training for this meeting was formally opened on Saturday morning when there was quite a fair gathering of Club members present, says the Free Press.” The course is Very hard and rain would be very welcome. The griffins are not here yet but are expected to248 words
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Article232 1918-03-27 7 S T.” CHAIRMAN ON THE POSITION OF RUBBER. The F M*B Chamber of Commerce an nual meeting took place on Saturday afternoon with Mr Pbysick as chairman. He pleaded for the appointement of a Chamber representative in the Federal Council similarly to the Penang and‘ S T.” - 232 words
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Article187 1918-03-27 7 Entries for Gymkhana. Lotteries are being held in connection with the Jumping Competition on Saturday and Steeple-chase on Sunday. The proceeds of half the tickets taken go to “War Funds.” The following are entries for events (1) Tent-pegging, (2) Sewing on the Button, and (3) Obstacle Race.187 words
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Article366 1918-03-27 7 The Band will play the following pro. stramme of music at the Esplanade fron 5 p.m to-day 1 Selection Of National Airs of All Nations ...C*ryll 2. Serenade -Before her Window Nehl 3. Selection Ray Blas and the Blase Roue ...Godfrey 4. Waltz See Saw ...Crowe 5.366 words
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Article641 1918-03-27 7 “S.T.” Annual Meeting, the t-M.S. Chamber of Alines annual meeting Air. Mair, lesident, lengthily reviewed the position of mining from every possible standpoint. Regarding the latest gazetted amendment of the -'lining Enactment he considered this a progressive measure, with an imperial object, for it will enable“S.T.” - 641 words
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Article197 1918-03-27 7 S.T.” Verdict for Mr. Sarkies. In the Supreme Court on Monday morning, in the action brought by Mr. Sarkies of Raffles Hotel against the Anglo-Swiss Milk Co. claiming $825 damages to his car 5643 which arose out of a collision between two motor cars on Dalvey Road about—“ S.T.” - 197 words
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Article169 1918-03-27 7 witch uro short musical programme carried oat.— M. M.” Batu Bertanda Lodge. The installation meeting of Batu Bervanda Lodge of Mark Master Masons was held at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday when Wor. Bro. C. G. Cadman installed Bro. E. N. T. Cummins as W. M. M.witch uro short musical programme carried oat.— M. M.” - 169 words
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Article722 1918-03-27 7 THE WESTERN FRONT. London, March 15.—General activity on the Western front gives the impression of tuning up for large operations. Raids were numerous and notable on land and in the air; altogether fifty-six being carried out on both sides, including larger attacks. 142 enemy aeroplanes were brought722 words
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103 1918-03-27 7 The tale o? the late Fhya hor-es took place et the Royal Bangk- k Spirts Club. There weie no bid-» for I aksfoss «nd Mommt above the reserves of Tcs. I,OJO each placed <>n them and they were taken b.-.c’< to the stable?, but lat-r103 words
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Article775 1918-03-27 7 Tobacco. In belligerent countries, the greatest difficulties are being experienced in supplying the armies with tobacco, so that hardly anything is left for the rest of the nation.— Annual report on the Tobacco Trade. The Unemployed in Denmark. Unemployment is increasing to an alarming extent in Denmark.775 words
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Article126 1918-03-27 7 A meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, was held in the Municipal Offices ynsterday afternoon. Mr W Peel (President) prerided and these present were Messrs Quab Beng Kee, Chee Wor Lock, L M Bell (Municipal Engineer) and LAC Biggs (Secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were126 words
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Article256 1918-03-27 7 Minu’es of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, 12th March, 1918. Present :—Messrs W. Peel (President), A. M. Goodman, and Yeoh Guan Seok, and Chee Wor Lok. Absent:—Messrs. F. Duxbury, and Quah Beng Kee. 1. The minutes o f tbe last meeting are read and256 words
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Article143 1918-03-27 7 Government and Trade Regulation. [From Ouk Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 27. At the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, Mr. Cook, in a speech, stated that imports in 1917 were valued at 492 millions, an increase of 21 per cent., and exports at 467 millions, an increase of 30143 words
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Article238 1918-03-27 7 M.M,” The varied programme now showing at th< “Empire” is well worth seeing. It included a couple of excellent comedies and a newt gazette. To-morrow the usual change takes place, including a fine five-parts photo play of rare charm and power entitled “Heart Strings’” in which Allen Holubar•• M.M,” - 238 words
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Advertisement64 1918-03-27 7 DINKETTES THE TINY LAXATIVES. are invaluable in the Tropics. They prevent constipation by gently assisting nature to establish regular habits of health. They do not gripe, neither are they habit forming and can be discontinued without any relapse or reaction. Of all chemists 60 cents per phial or wilt be64 words
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