Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 186. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 9th AUGUST, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement696 1918-08-09 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Hext Door to The Dispensary. “THE PINANG GAZETTE.” OFFICE AND PRESS Z7s= JSOLIGNUMI lUNDEDWOODI For Daily Imhuc Local Delivery $3O per annum. Country $36 G A Al OAR O THE IDEAL WOOD I 1 U M U I PRESERVATIVE AND STAIN. ITVDkUZDITRDQ» /1 application. No696 words
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Advertisement16 1918-08-09 1 JTIJ I riammedel I HOTEL. j J GARAGE New Cars for Hire. j PHONE NoBt-{« Y16 words
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Article219 1918-08-09 2 STRIKING DETAILS. [Reuter Telegrams.] London, August 7. The Press Bureau gives a statement affording an idea of the activities of the British Navy aud shows that between the declaration of war and June 30th last the Allies’ needs involved sea carriage of 20,000,000 men. 2,000,000 animals and 110,000,000[Reuter Telegrams.] - 219 words
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Article49 1918-08-09 2 RECORD LAUNCHINGS Washington, August 7. Tbe Shipping Board says American yards in July launched 123 vessels, aggregating 631,944 dead weight tons, and delivered 41 other vessels, aggregating 235,025 deadweight tons. Tuis constitutes new world shipbuilding records. The July launchings alone exceed those of any single previous year.49 words
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Article183 1918-08-09 2 LOSSES LARGELY EXCEEDED. London, August 7 The Press Bureau says the world’s new merchant shipping construction for the quarter ending June 30th amounted to 1.243,274 gross to'»s. comprising 442,966 British and 800,308 Allied and neutral. This compared with the world’s output of 870,317 tons in the quarter183 words
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Article122 1918-08-09 2 The Admiralty figures of merchant ships completed in the United Kingdom Completions for Gross Completions for Gross month ending Tons. 12 months endg. Tons 1917. 1917. May 31 69,773 May 3] 773,116 June 30 109,847 June 30 833,863 July 31 83.073 July 31 865,147 Aug. 31122 words
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Article40 1918-08-09 2 11— YEAR’S RECORD. London, August 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that at least 150 enemy submarines bad been destroyed, ovwr l alf of these in the last twelve month- 1 (Cheers).40 words
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Article25 1918-08-09 2 London, August 7. Norway lo j t 14 vessels in July, of a tonnage of 15,444, entailing the loss of 55 lives.25 words
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Article948 1918-08-09 2 Mr. and Mt|s. J. N. Mufllis have left Kuala Lumpur for Penang Mr. T. R. Hubback has gone to Alaska on a shooting expedition. Mr. P. F. Joyce, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kedah, stationed at Kulim is in the Penang General Hospital. Mr. G. F. P. Farrell,948 words
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Article554 1918-08-09 2 STATUTORY MEETING. The statutory meeting of the Taiping Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., was held in the Penang Chamber of Commerce, to-day. Mr H. Waugh presided, and the others present were Messrs W. S. Goldie, F. B. Rickeit, A. Stephen Anthony, H. W. Oxenham, F. Duxbury, G. Stothard554 words
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Article35 1918-08-09 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for July Hevea (Johore) lbs. 22,268 Juru 13,000 Kuala Pergau 33,600 K ong Lee (Perak) 1,020 Perak River Valley 23,' 00 Semanggol 11,507 Trafalgar (coconuts, 12,458) 4,06035 words
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Article82 1918-08-09 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 9. At the Singapore rubber auctions, information from New York, that restrictions in August and September, will continue as in the past three months and insistence that American requirements be filled as far as possible from Central and South America resulted82 words
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Article46 1918-08-09 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 9. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s share circular reports great fluctuations in minings in which there are extensive operations, whilst industrials and rubbers are stronger. The cheering news from the Western Front has done much to brighten the market.46 words
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Article41 1918-08-09 2 MESSAGES EXCHANGED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Bangkok, August 9. Kin" George and the King of Siam exchanged greetings on the anniversary of the war to secure the right of nations, great and small, to free self development.41 words
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Article50 1918-08-09 2 The Band will play elm following pro gramme of music s£r the Esplanade frou 6 p.m to-day 1. Overture Prometheus ...Beethoven 2. Mazurka A Midsummer Eve Ora 3. Selection La Figlia Doi Regimento ...Donizetti 4. Waltz Dream of Spring Ollerenshaw 5. March In the Gipsy's Camp Loe50 words
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Advertisement529 1918-08-09 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. This is TO GIVE NOTICE that the above T»ad« .Mark is, the property of Vacuum Oil Company, a Company incorporated in Rochester, New York, U S. A and having a branch firm at No 44, Robinson Road, Singapore, Lubricating Oil Manufacturers, and it is used by them as529 words
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Advertisement143 1918-08-09 2 NEW STOCK! g A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Glasses Tumblers j PRICES ARE VERY MODERATE. D AIBUTSU Co., -6, BEACH STREET, PENANG, Vegetable ana Flower Seeds. FROM THB WELL-KNOWN SEEDSMEN: VILMORIN-ANDRIEUX A CIE.. PARIS, FRANCE. Believe the Food Problem—Grow your own vegetables, despite extreme scarcity and considerably enhanced prices of vegetable143 words
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Miscellaneous267 1918-08-09 2 H Special Announcement. IEMPIRE THEATRE. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. 1 Commencing Zo-rjight to Sunday. M THE GREAT-BLUEBIRD PHOTO PLAY. H I “A KENTUCKY CINDERELLA H FEATURING |l A Cast of Eight of the Greatest Screen Stars INCLUDING: EDDIE POLO EE sreat favourite.) |l H HARRY CARTER, RUTH CLIFFORD, EMORY JOHNSON, ll RUPERT267 words
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Article458 1918-08-09 3 MINISTRIES AS CONSTITUTED. The following list shows the newly constituted Ministries for war subjects: Foreign Affairs. —Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour, 0.M., M.P., F.R.S. Under-Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. Lord Robert Cecil, K.C.., M.PU; Assistant Un-der-Secretary of State, Rt. Hon. Lord Newton. Colonies.—Secretary of458 words
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Article229 1918-08-09 3 Depravity Among Children. The special correspondent of the Matin at Berne telegraphs Immorality is making surprising progress in Germany. The following two facts mar be taken at haphazard among many others. On May 15. in the Main Committee of the Reichstag, during a debate on the estimates229 words
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115 1918-08-09 3 Washington, July 15.—The Shipping Board has announced that contracts for thirty additional «teel cargo shins have been let to Japanese shipyards. The Japanese contracts were divided among thirteen companies, five going to the Kawasaki Dockyard Company. It is the intention to invite115 words
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Advertisement744 1918-08-09 3 OY Jts CONDUCTOR able to take charge q v m M rn □f a Division or small property; good re- ferences Please apply C J Box No. 190, c/o Pinang Gazette. —r 1-13 8 1 Waterproof Jabric. 1 WANTED AT ONCE $5,000; g interest—lowest tender below 20°' per annum; security—first-class744 words
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Advertisement116 1918-08-09 3 Pritchard’s Are Displaying in their Spacious NEW SHOWROOMS, UNION STREET. The Largest and Most Artistic Range of China Ware in the Colony. COMPRISING Toilet Sets Dinner Sets Tea Sets Breakfast Sets Dessert Sets Toilet Sets. J“W $17.95 t® $5O 00. This Pretty Toilet Set. $17.95. r. t c Artistic Dainty116 words
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Article23 1918-08-09 4 Prreira—On the 6ch August, at Kua'a Lumpur General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Pereira of Abaco Estate, Seruanyih, a daughter.23 words
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Article878 1918-08-09 4 Reuter’s correspondent states that when General Mangin’s counter-offensive against the right Hank of the enemy’s salient south of the Aisne transformed the position, General Berthelot’s object on the eastern flank was to endeavour to exploit the situation to the enemy’s utmost disadvantage The Allie-*—the British Fourth Army and878 words
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Article16 1918-08-09 4 Tin was quoted in London on Wednesday at £399 spot, and £399 three months.16 words
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Article57 1918-08-09 4 Messr Lean Co, aie officially informed that the output of Ipoh Tin Dredging, Limited during July was 405 piculs. The result of mining operations of the Ulu Piah Company, Limited, during the month of July, was as follows:—Mine output 230 piculs approximate value $21.160.00, tribute Ore 156 4457 words
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Article217 1918-08-09 4 An Our Day Lottery, for the Red Cross, is being run under the auspicea of the British North Borneo War Relief Fund Committee and by the Our Day Committee for the West Coast, North Borneo. Tickets are $5 each (Straits currency). It is expected that,217 words
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Article1857 1918-08-09 4 The statement by the Premier that at least 150 enemy subSubmarine marines have been des‘f 0 J ed nd er half of these in the last twelve months, should be read in conjunction with the excellent results in the British ship building yards, despite holidays ani a1,857 words
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Advertisement352 1918-08-09 4 Q THE REASON WHY O YOU SHOULD DRINK I li I Asahi Beer I T Wtt S Because it is so superior in flavour and S'.'lHi® S quality to ordinary beer—because nothing S S j■ is used in brewing it except the finest EE malt and ho P s and352 words
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Advertisement55 1918-08-09 4 TO LET. PALM BEACH.” The Largest and the Best situated seaside Bungalow at Tanjong Bungah. Twelve minutes from “E. O.” by Motor Car. Four double and two single rooms with Bathrooms attached. Spacious Lounge and Dining Room. Beautifully furnished. —Servants’ quarters, Garage, Telephone, Lit throughout by Ekctricity. Apply to SARKIES55 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-08-09 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.40 a.m. (6ft. Gin.) 7.54 a.ra. (Ift. Din.) 1.37 p.ra. (7ft. lin.) 8.17 p.m. (Oft. sin.) To-morrow. 2.6 a.m. (6ft. 9in.) 8.21 am. (Ift. 6in.) 2.2 p.m. (7ft. 2in.) 8.39 p.m. (Oft.51 words
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Obituary16 1918-08-09 4 DEATH. De Basagoiti—ln London, on August 1, J. A. 8. de Basagoiti, late of the F.M.S.16 words
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Article199 1918-08-09 5 ALLIED OFFENSIVE ON AMIENS FRONT. THE SHIPPING OUTPUTS. EVENTS IN RUSSIA. The British Fourth Army and the French First Army, with Field Marshal Haig in command, attacked on a wide front east and south-east of Amiens, the attack progressing satisfactorily, and reaching to 4.000 vards. the captures including199 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article916 1918-08-09 5 MINOR INCIDENTS [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, August 7. A French communique say-: In the region of Montdidier, we mad- 1 local progress south of r'amicourt, south-east of Mesnil. Wa repulsed an enemy attempt against L* F* r la Grange, and occupied the a*ation of Ci*" Salsogne Retook 100 prisoners[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 916 words
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Article49 1918-08-09 5 London, August 7. M. Clemenceau, recommending General Foch’s appointment as Marshal, after recapitulating his services, says tbe dignity is not merely a recompense for past services. It will consecrate the authority of the great man tbe war had called to lead tbe Allies’ armies to final victory.49 words
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Article20 1918-08-09 5 Paris, August 7. M. Malvy, ex-Minister of the Interior, was convicted of dereliction of duty as an official.20 words
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Article39 1918-08-09 5 London. August 8. An Italian naval communique reports that seaplanes dropped 600 kilogrammes of bombs on tbe night of August 2nd and 1,500 in the morning of August 7th on military works and docks at Durazzo, effectively.39 words
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Article24 1918-08-09 5 London, August 7. An Italian official report says oar cavalry dispersed an enemy column on the Semeni, killing many and taking 72 prisoners.24 words
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Article31 1918-08-09 5 PROSECUTION APPROVED. Amsterdam, August 7. A Jassy telegram says the Ramanian Chamber unanimously approved the prosecution of tbe ex-Premier, M Bratiano, in connection with Rumania’» entry into the war.31 words
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Article, Illustration526 1918-08-09 5 ADVANCE ON SOMME FRONT. London, August 8. Field Marshai Sir Douglas Haig reports that the British Fourth Army and French First Army (Sir Dougla* H*ig commanding) attacked on a wide front east and south-east of Amiens at dawn. Tbe first reports indicate that the attack is progressing526 words
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Article18 1918-08-09 5 London, August 7. Tbe Morning Post says a Siamese Contingent has arrived in France.18 words
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Article459 1918-08-09 5 BRITISH TROOPS LANDED Vladivostok, August 7. British troops landed at dawn and were accorded a friendly reception Japanese Landing. London, August 7. A telegram from Geneva says the Ukraine Bureau at Lausanne learns that forces of Japanese are landing at Vladivostok protected by warships. Many Germans have been arrested.459 words
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Article114 1918-08-09 5 “THE KAISER’S DOGS.” Petrograd, August 7. lu connection with the railway strike in the Ukraine, cabled on July 29th, the ‘‘North German Gazette n quotes a manifesto of a secret organisation in Great Russia urging the railwaymen to prevent the transport of German troops and to enable114 words
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Article39 1918-08-09 5 London, August 8. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law stated that the law officers of England, Scotland, and Ireland are unanimously of the opinion that women are not entitled to be candidates for Parliament39 words
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Article11 1918-08-09 5 Paris, August 7 The long-range bombardment was resumed to-day.11 words
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Article1284 1918-08-09 5 PREMIERS REVIEW. London, August 7. Mr Lloyd George, reviewing the war situation in tbe Hou*e of Commons, said had the British Empire four years ago not decided to throw tbe whole of its might into the war because international right was outraged, the whole course of the1,284 words
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Article71 1918-08-09 5 London, August 7. The Daily Express correspondent at Amsterdam says Admiral Holtzendorff’s resignation is due to revolutionary troubles at Wilhelmshaven among the sailors, who for six months past have been carrying on propaganda with tbe object of stopping submarinism. It is stated that over fifty submarines have71 words
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Article49 1918-08-09 5 London, August 8. In the House of Commons, Mr J. I. Macpherson stated that arrangements bad been made co give leave to 6,000 men daily from France, 1,000 weekly from Italy, and 1,700 weekly from Salonika. Arrangements were being made as regards Mesopotamia, Egypt and East: Africa.49 words
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Article63 1918-08-09 5 London, August 7. In the Hoose of Commons, in a debate on the report on Indian reforms by Mr. Montagu and Lord Chelmsford, Mr. Montagu announced the Government’s decision to appoint a Committee to specify powers reserved, and stated that the Government bad delegated another Committee to examine63 words
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Article67 1918-08-09 5 “COMPEL GERMANY TO DISARM.” London, August 8. In the House of Commons, replying to pacifisms, Mr. J M. Robertson, who described himself aa life-long pacifist, emphasised that peace was impossible until the Allien were able to compel Germany to disarm, after which universal disarmament must follow- A67 words
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Article851 1918-08-09 6 THE ANARCHISTS* MUSEUM. Calcutta, July 24. —A most interesting supplement to the report of the Rowlatt Commission is a museum that has just been opened at the Police Training School in Calcutta. Here are gathered together various exhibits that have been produced from time to time in the851 words
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Advertisement331 1918-08-09 6 “UTILITY" I Rubber Machines i manufactured by I James Craig, Ltd.. S J bextt pimu win 12* mit mini. I uDira e* m ts* i uni < T M 18? to 1 I MMMMtoto J PRICBf ARD ILLUSTRATIONS ON Z APPLICATION TO LOCAL AGENTS: I Kenlemans s co., 1 F.331 words
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Advertisement109 1918-08-09 6 There can he neither comfort nor good health where constipation exists. To cure it, the first thing to do is to stop the use of strong purgatives which upset the digestion and wear out the muscular activity of the intestines. Ihe next steps are to establish regular habits, watch the109 words
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Advertisement296 1918-08-09 6 TRUXTON| s (Formerly Hudford.) I Motor Lorries 1 Fitted with the famous i Ford Motor g which ensures a supply of spares g throughout the Peninsula. S Prices defy competition note the following: J One ton capacity complete with body with S H canopy over driver’s seat including front B296 words
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Article1429 1918-08-09 7 JUDGMENT IN THE RANGOON CASE. Rangoon, July 24.—The District Magistrate, Rangoon, delivered judgment to-day in the case against A. F. Mathol, managing director of the Trading Co., for concealment of enemy property, namely, assets to the extent of Rs. 1,20,4*80 realised from the sale of Beck’s beer, briefly1,429 words
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Article437 1918-08-09 7 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, Traveller exposes some very real faults in the administration and working of the Siamese Southern Railway, which instead of improving with time and experience may become more reactionary. In Siam a camouflage is a special and very437 words
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Article336 1918-08-09 7 Mr. Turton in the House of Commons asked if A German baron called Schroeder, naturalised since the commencement of the war, has for the past three years been in the habit of receiving immense consignments of coal for his house and gardens at Englefield Green, a large portion336 words
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Article1122 1918-08-09 7 COMMITTEE MEETING. The following is an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Committee of the Pei ang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on ,Tuesday, August 6th. Present :—Messrs. H. A. Low (Chairman), J. C Benson, C. E. Craig, W. S. Goldie,1,122 words
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Article187 1918-08-09 7 Another case, arising out of the contravention of the Post Office (Amendment) Ordinance of 1915, came on for hearing before Mr. Langham-Carter, District Judge, Singapore, Mr. F. M. Baddeley, Postmaster-General, prosecuting Kader Sahib Molim, a passport clerk on board the 8.1. steamer Fazilka, with having on August187 words
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Article156 1918-08-09 7 The following further funds and comforts for Major Jensen’s men in Mesopotamia, have been received by Mrs. Sproule Amount previously acknowledged $214.25 United Engineers Limited $25 Messrs. R. T. Reid and Co. $5; “War Wager” $10; Mr. E. Wright Motion $l5 Misses Pritchard $2; Mr. A. Legpull156 words
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Article213 1918-08-09 7 Of the Hongkong and Singapore battery at the battle of Maghgaba I will mention what General Cox told me. The battery was attached to the Camel Corps but for a time it was placed at the disposal of the Light Horse. General Cox said :—“The213 words
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Article233 1918-08-09 7 —“B. N. Borneo Herald. ” - ,—“B. N. Borneo Herald.” The following are the results of ties played off yesterday and on Wednesday A Doubles. —A. S. Hall and J. Tryner beat C. C. Rogers and T. M. Shervington 4—6, 6—4, 6—2. B Doubles.—B. Powell and C. R. A. Goatly beat B. A.233 words
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Article1101 1918-08-09 7 At length, there is some definite information on the subject of the cruising submarines which have been referred to at various times during the war, but especially since the Deutschland made hei trip to the United States coast in July, 1916. It will have been noted1,101 words
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Article236 1918-08-09 7 THE HANDICAPS. Che followiig are the handicaps for tha first day of the Turf Club’s Auiuinu Meeting Race 1.—(5 Furlongs). Miss Linacre 10 2 Ampang 8 3 Tim Earl 9. 2 Pretry Molly 8. 0 Fabowland 8 7 Paul 7.11 Arirga 8 4 Britisher 7. 5 Race236 words
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Article211 1918-08-09 7 German Bank’s Suit Dismissed. Calcutta, July 22. —The question as to whether an alien’s right to sue being suspended on account of the declaration of war barred his suit was decided to-day by Mr. Justice Chaudhuri at the Calcutta High Court in a suit brought by211 words
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Article441 1918-08-09 7 Effect of the Recent Defeat. London, July 10.—The Germans are reinforcing the Austrians to stop the rot which has set in. Austria’s defeat seems to have disheartened the Dual Monarchy to a greater degree than previously estimated. There is new peace talk in Vienna. The German outlook441 words
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