Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 January 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1919-01-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. 6. VOL. LXXVII. WEDNESDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Advertisement794 1919-01-08 1 JU JUTSU. ;l prof. V h Murohcnii,; i ANSON ROAD. I Bone Setting and I 1 Surgical Manipulation. j r~ra NEVER STOP ADVERTISING. SPECIAL NOTICE. Wbeu Someone stop* Advertising, I “"j”: X X White Morse W frisky” da IB! Im WARNING TO When Someone stops selling, W"! Jf O C*794 words
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Advertisement14 1919-01-08 1 IRunnymede Hotel, SEA SIDE. .THE PLACE TO STAY AT s ’phone MT •p w14 words
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Article272 1919-01-08 2 Thr Death Sentence. At Penang Assizes, yesterday, a unanimous verdict cf guilty was returned by the Jury in the case in which Pakiri was charged with the murder of his niece, named Tangachiammal, by stabbing at 18, Kadersah Square, in the early morning of November 21st last. Accused’s272 words
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Article489 1919-01-08 2 Penang Towkay 's Funeral. The funeral took place this morning, from his residence, Cinnamon Hail, Kelawai Road, Penang, of Towkay See Kew Lye, a rich merchant of Penang, and one of the directors of the Ho Hong Bank. A large number of Chinese attended the funeial, including many of the489 words
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Article122 1919-01-08 2 M,M.” Bombay, December 18—The second memorandum of the rice crop of the Bombay presidency for 1918-19 estimates the outturn at thirteen million cwts, being fifry-seven per cent below the average of the past decade. The total estimated outturn of the cotton crop for the same•• M,M.” - 122 words
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Article575 1919-01-08 2 British Manufacturers’ Representative,” Singapore, writes to |the ‘'Straits Times The caption Government versus British Trade under which British Merchants letter appears, makes the average business man wonder whether we have not more to fear from the misguided efforts of our officials for the British trader’s jjrotec tion575 words
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Article111 1919-01-08 2 Dr. Addison, speaking on reconstruction, said the Government would cause manufacturers 'as little trouble as possible in expediting the clearing of their accounts. A committee would be set up to advise on the disposal of Steps had been taken to secure that the requirements of public111 words
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Article117 1919-01-08 2 M. Klotz, Minister of Finance, in a speech at Amiens, referring to the Versailles Conference, said that when dealing with such a country as Germany, which had violated all the laws of warfare, it was necessary to- take the most minute precautions so as to render117 words
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Advertisement960 1919-01-08 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION S WANTED. MORRIS OXFORD MOTOR CAR r Engineer available for Steam, Oil, Gas, Tin unde,signed are instructed Electrical, Machine To>l work. to sell the above Installations or repairs. Apply to Box No. is, c/o Pinang Gazette. On Saturday, 11t6 January, 191», AT 11 A.M. SHARP.960 words
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Advertisement65 1919-01-08 2 A SIMPLE CURE FOR COLDS. A hot bath at bed-time followed by a laxative is the best treatment for a cold, and the best laxative is ÜBEEial These dainty little sugar-coated pilules dispel constipation, cure biliousness, sick headaches, torpid liver, pimples and illsmelling breath. If you cannot obtain Pinkettes where65 words
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Advertisement255 1919-01-08 2 VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BY THE MEMBERS OF THE A. G. S. UNION IN AID OF THE RED FUND TOWN HALL, PENANG, SATURDAY, 11th JANUARY, 1919, at 9 p.m. 1. A Military Drama in Engllish. 6. Bangsawan ,4 Chinta Brahi.” 2. Popular London Songs by a Chinese 7. Conglomeration a Comical farce.255 words
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Miscellaneous115 1919-01-08 2 nnrinnEinnnrinnnnnnnnnrinnnnnnnnnq I Srppire Theatre g (S TH TO Bth8 th h—— n J-r FIRST HOUSE 8 P. M. SHARP. HOW DIZZY JOE GOT TO HEAVEN. BOBBY BUMPS GOES FISHING n O Bray Cartoon Comedy. Q H JERRY’S MASTER STROKE C g CRAZY BY PROXY Cub Comedy. H ZT H n115 words
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NEWS FROM INDIA.
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Article292 1919-01-08 3 Lord Islington presided at a we» at tended meeting held in connection with it Union of the East and West at Gallariee. Sir Satyendra Prasauna Sinha, Member of the I.nperi.l W.r Conno.l, ,n the course of an address an Social life in Bengal,” said organised action to effect292 words
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Article334 1919-01-08 3 ‘•Discontented” writes to the “Pioneer.”— With reference to the numerous letters appearing in your columns on the above subject, it appears that most people are under the impression that the excessive rates for passages home now being demanded are due to profiteering on the part of334 words
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Article158 1919-01-08 3 Delhi, December 20.—The arrangements for the forthcoming session of the Indian Congress are nearly complete. A huge pandal has been built opposite the old Moghul Fort of Shah Jahan, within close proximity of the world-famous Jama Mmjid. Taking it at a rough calculation, the pandal will accommodate158 words
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117 1919-01-08 3 Calcutta, December 20.—The Howrah railway Police are investigating a case of apparent suicide by a respectably dressed European in a compartment of a local train. Yesterday afternoon the deceased went to Kellner’s stall, took a bottle of and after mixing some white powder with it, drank117 words
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Article741 1919-01-08 3 “S F P.” DINNER AT THE VICTORIA HALL. As a mark of gratitude and appreciation of the magnificent part played by the Indian troops generally in the different arenas of the Great War under the British flag, the members of the Hongkong-Singa-pore Royal Garrison Artillery were“S F P.” - 741 words
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Advertisement197 1919-01-08 3 HARD TO BELIEVE YET NEVERTHELESS TRUE AND EASILY VERIFIED. Mr. J. Sawyer living at 8, Newhall Street, Birmingham, was a great sufferer from Chronic Rheumatism, but had no faith in advertised cures and it was only after great persuasion that he was induced to give Little’s Oriental Balm a trial.197 words
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Advertisement1999 1919-01-08 3 positions wanted. Federated Malav States THEM TTEROF notices. IKUKr<ueu maiay oiates The Alien Enemies (Winding up.) Engagement on estate as Assistant lAf/lgs tlilC Enactment 1915 and the Amending Notice is hereby given that Madam public school man, knowledge of accounts. WWl|| I 1111 l I I Kawano Mashi, of 41,1,999 words
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Article1494 1919-01-08 4 In our issue of Monday last we published a brief letter from a Kuala Lumpur correspondent signed “Khoo T, Aik,” who asked whether we thought the gold standard is endangered because of the gigantic war debts and the need of more coin, particularly silver, behind the vast1,494 words
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Article1788 1919-01-08 4 The present House of Commons, unlike those of the past, cannot Party and be to be the negaParliame&t. tion of everything that may be called democratic, and when it gets to work we ought to see many abuses swept away which have persisted as if iideed they1,788 words
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Advertisement265 1919-01-08 4 BASS’s j LIGHT BITTER ALE. g (GREEN DIAMOND) IN QUARTS AND PINTS. s H BOTTLED BY B M. B. FOSTER SONS, London. Q AGENTS: Q CALDBECK, MACGREGOR COMPANY. INFANTS’ FOODS. lAllenbury’s No. 3 Food. Glaxo. Horlick’s Malted Milk. Robinson's Patent Barley and Groats. Kepler Malt Preparations. Use the Hygeia Feeding265 words
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Advertisement25 1919-01-08 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.25 words
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Miscellaneous36 1919-01-08 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times To-day. 3.28 a.m. 10 11 a m. 4 25 p.m. 10 28 p.m. To-morrow. 4.10 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 5.22 p.m. 11.34 p.m.36 words
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Article125 1919-01-08 5 BRITISH NAVAL DELEGATES. [Reuteb’s Telegbams.] London, January 7. Admiral Sir Rosalyn Wemyss and Rear Admiral Hope are proceeding to Pana as principal Britiah naval representatives at the Peace Conference. Polish Delegates. Paris, January 6,—Among the delegates to the Peace Conference who have arrived in Paris is a[Reuteb’s Telegbams.] - 125 words
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Article47 1919-01-08 5 SWISS OBJECTIONS. Paris, January 6. Swiss reports indicate that the authorities at Lausanne are not anxious that Mr. Arthur Henderson’s International Socialist Congress, announced for January 13th, take place at Lausanne. If the Federal authorities do not act, the local Magistrates will prevent the meeting.—Havas.47 words
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Article63 1919-01-08 5 Paris, January 6.—Marshal Foch has affirmed the right of the Armistice Commission to establish military commands and police forces to control the execution of the Navigation Commission's order. Opposition has been made to the sale of the artistic treasures in the Imperial Palaces of Berlin and Potsiam,63 words
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Article38 1919-01-08 5 Paris, January 6.—The French Press states that President Wilson’s call on the Pope was made in agreement with the French, British and Italian Premiers. The Pope will not take part in the Peace Conference. —Havas.38 words
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Article23 1919-01-08 5 Paris, January 6.—General Franchet d’Esperay, Commander of the Allied Armies in the East has transferred his Headquarters from Salonika to Constantinople—Havas,23 words
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Article29 1919-01-08 5 London,’January 6. It is officially stated that no change is impending in the office of First Sea Lord, at present held by Admiral Sir Rosslyu Wemyss.29 words
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Article252 1919-01-08 5 The following extract is from a letter dated November 4 from Private T. A. Brummitt, of the Manchester Regiment: "Every man in the battaPon has seen to-day for himself what an absolute beast the German is. We have all heard and read of atrocities, and at252 words
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Article144 1919-01-08 5 7 A whole series of Bills have been introduced into the French Chamber and referral to a Committee for consideration with the object of signifying the gratitude of t rance to her soldiers. One measure proposes that every soldier who has been conttamly with the armies throughout144 words
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Article208 1919-01-08 5 HAUL ON INSPECTOR-GENERAL’S SHIP. [Rbuteb’s Telegbams.] London, January 4. The Times’ Shanghai correspondent says Indian opium to the value of $16,000 has been seized aboard a Chinese Custom l Revenue cruiser,on which Sir Francis Aglen, Inspector-General of Maritime Customs, returned to Shanghai from a visit of[Rbuteb’s Telegbams.] - 208 words
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Article318 1919-01-08 5 It is high time that the champions of the anti-opium movement, such of them as are still alive, girded on their armour afresh and rushed to the defence of all they won through many long years of weary and uphill fighting, says the Central China318 words
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518 1919-01-08 5 Peking, December 16.—A sensational opium scandal has been discovered in PekI ing. I he culprit who has been buying, j transporting and selling opium is a highly influential official. Utmost secrecy however, is maintained by the Metropolitan Police since the discovery. It is said that518 words
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Article111 1919-01-08 5 Peking, December 17. —Reports received by the Peking International Anti-Opium Society show that there is very little, if any. opium grown in Shansi Province. This is due to the official supervision exercised by the model Governor, Tuchun Yen, who has won the whole-hearted respect of both111 words
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Article147 1919-01-08 5 A.N.A.” Peking. December 17.—1 n addition to the seizure of large stocks of Indian opium at Nanking, the metropolian police has seized another stock of drug in Pekng. The police prohibits the publication of details at present. But according to reliable report, several second class officials of“ A.N.A.” - 147 words
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497 1919-01-08 5 Reuter’s Telegrams of December 18. contained a telegraphic summary of a letter to the Editor of the N.-C. Daily News published on December 17, which provided some startling revelations in connection with the Japanese morphia trade in Manchuria, and in the same issue of the497 words
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Article41 1919-01-08 5 Paris, December 25.—A message from Salonika states thait M. Paul Terka, a Christian Albanian from Durazzo, a friend a Essad Pasha and a known supporter of the Entente, hais been made Minister of Foreign Affairs in Albania.41 words
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86 1919-01-08 5 Tokio, December 23—The Emperor has given a donation of Yen 10.000,000 for the National Education Fund. The insufficiency of the number of institutions for the collegiate course has been painfully felt far several years and the Imperial gift, together with increased appropriations by the Ministry86 words
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Article1188 1919-01-08 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs R M Skinner have returned from Australia. Dr. and Mrs. Connolly have returned to Penang from their trip to the F.M.S. A Brodie Sanders of Messrs Pooley and Sanders, Kuala Lumpur, has left for Home. Mr Chew 800 Heau, Managing Director of the Rubber Planters1,188 words
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Article164 1919-01-08 5 The most dramatic incident I have heard of concerning the end of hostilities, writes a war correspondent, was the interrupted attack on a German field gun. The gun was firing on a cavalry patrol—l believe King Edward’s Horse —east of Ath, just before eleven o’clock. The troopers determined164 words
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Article180 1919-01-08 5 An enthusiastic reception was accorded Major-General Sir Charles Townshend, the hero of Kut, at a united thanksgiving service promoted by the National Council of the Y.M.C.A. at the Albert Hall, London, Returning thanks for himself and for the troops under him, General Townshend added: ‘T wish180 words
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Article185 1919-01-08 5 Penang Fete and Gymkhana. Below is given a statement showing the lamount collected on "Our Day” December 20th and 21st, and credited to the Red Cross Fund by the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. E. E. Chambers. The totalisator receipts include Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe’s very handsome donation to the185 words
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Article158 1919-01-08 5 The following ties are fixed for Monday, 13th January Teams of Four.—E. H. Syer, F. N. Syer, G. B. Crisp, and R. L. Livingstone v. 8., E. Mitchell, H. Smith, J. M. Chalmers (c.s.) and W. E. O. Turvill (1) E. R. Henderson, J. G. Allan, H.158 words
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Article223 1919-01-08 5 Light is thrown on the contemplated output of secondhand motor vehicles by the Government in the tenth report of the Select Committee on National Expenditure. Reporting (before the armistice) on the proposed motor transport depot at Slough for storage and repair of motor vehicles, they express223 words
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Article133 1919-01-08 5 If we wish to compete successfully with the United States after the war, we must havw bigger and better advertising. There is no doubt of this, says the "Efficiency Magazine.” In one recent American magazine—“ The Saturday Evening Post ’’—there were sixtyfour full-page advertisements which cost £l,OOO133 words
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Article131 1919-01-08 5 Sir Hall Caine, who was the guest of the American Luncheon Club, gave some particulars about the National Film. It had been conceived, he said, by the Prime roister, fathered by Captain Guest, foster-fathered by Lord Beaverbrook, and brougnt no by Sir William Jury. The work131 words
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Article343 1919-01-08 6 Mr. R Hanitscb, Director of Raffles’ Museum and Library, Singapore, writes to the Free Press You say in the Free Press that “it is time that a Valhalla should z be formed and a record kept of the busts and pictures of past Singapore worthies. The Library343 words
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Article180 1919-01-08 6 "TO M.” Following on the very snccessful fancy dress dance at the Kinta Club recently, the Batu Gajah "Our D»y Committee achieved excellent success on Saturday when the general celebration took place. Mr J F Owen, the President of the Committee, had in Mr Wong Teik"TO M.” - 180 words
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Article88 1919-01-08 6 Dry Ginger Ale,” Batu Anam, writes to the Straits Times’’: "Hooray! Hooray Ho ray. The Penang Great Tank Fund Lottery h?s at lasi been drawn, and I enclose herewith a list of the Many Valuable Prize?.' If I had won a case of Day Ginger Ale (not88 words
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Article91 1919-01-08 6 The Residents of Perak and Pahang, respectively, have, with the approval of the Chief Secretary, made the following rule under the Customs Enactment, 1907 f The cost of all necessary Labour employed for sorting, arranging, or otherwise handling goods in a Customs store, warehouse, or office as a91 words
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Article94 1919-01-08 6 .—"S.F.P.’ The Fort Canning Shooting Party had another success in bagging a fine tigress, eight feet three from tip to tip, on Sunday. The trackers had been out after him since Friday, the rain of that night making their rask difficult. But the animal was brought to book.—"S.F.P.’ - 94 words
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Article50 1919-01-08 6 ll S.T.” Batavis, January 4.—Audendijk, the former Dutch Ambassador in Petrograd, who has been recalled owing to the Russian chaos, will soon be appointed Dutch Ambassador at Peking, replacing the present Ambassador there, between whom and the Chinese there has been some friction lately <« R T”—ll S.T.” - 50 words
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Advertisement97 1919-01-08 6 ''WMlBMfflll l liWTfrfclM* IWM" Tlf “—*7 TMt a PRITCHARD l COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) COMPLETE House Furnishers. New Spacious Showrooms covering an area of 8,000 sq. feet, devoted solely to the Display of Furniture, Bedsteads, Carpets, Lamps China and Glass. Schemes and Estimates prepared to Suit all kinds97 words
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Advertisement271 1919-01-08 6 gsft African Cigarette reliance may be placed. The medicinal V AAA M. A W properties of this preparation are both great and varied. Beecham’s Pills, A have, in the main, a three-fold value- V combined’action upon the organs of the J I I COMPANY, LIMITED. j d digestive system produces271 words
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Article406 1919-01-08 7 prevention and abatement. A draft by-law under Section 4 (n)cf the Sanitary Board. .liri., the prevention and abateme "Xirnritted at a recent meet n the Kuala Lumpur Saorta.y Board, an decided that a copy be cent to e her of the Board and the matte g UP for farther406 words
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Article1134 1919-01-08 7 Baron Hayashi’s Statement. Tokio, December 13. —Baron Gonsuke Hayashi, former Japanese Minister to Peking, who for the last few weeks has been in charge of the business of the Legation during the absence of the newly-appointed Minister Mr. Obata, returned home December 12. The former1,134 words
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81 1919-01-08 7 Bangalore, December 17.—An unfortunate accident in which a sepoy impaled himself on a comrade’s bayonet occurred in the guard-room of the 75th Carnatics ab Bangalore. The sepoy was one of the guard and on the sentry calling out the guard to salute a passing general81 words
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Article166 1919-01-08 7 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States, TBy train 7.16 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— J Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Bagan I Serai, and Taiping J 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m. Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban J 10 a.m. Bukit Mertajam, Bukit 10 a.m.,166 words
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Article48 1919-01-08 7 The homeward mail “D,” via Singapore, closes at 6p m. on Friday. The homeward mail F by the Yokohama Maru, via C ilombo, closes ab 12.30 p.m. to-morrow. The delivery of mail 11 B (November 9th) has nob yet been reported. Telegraphic enquiries are being made.48 words
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Article638 1919-01-08 7 T O M.” MR. VAN CUYLENBURGS FATE. Tbe trial of four Chinamen who are alleged to have taken part in the robbery and murder of Mr. Carl Van Cuylenburg on the Kampar Road on October 31 last was resumed at the Ipob Assizes. Raila Singh, the motor car“ T O M.” - 638 words
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Article47 1919-01-08 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] S ngapore, January 7. At the annual geneial meeting cf Glenealy Plantatior a, Limited, the Chairman (Mr. Plummer) said the position of the estate was very satisfactory. The Bank balance was $40,060. The Directors would consider an interim dividend in April.47 words
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Article281 1919-01-08 7 Following is an extract from the Chairman's speech at the ninth annual meeting, at Shanghai, of the Alma Estates, Ltd. Now that peace is assured we naturally look to an improvement in the price of rubber, which is one of the few articles that have declined during281 words
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Article368 1919-01-08 7 At the eighth annual meeting of the Samagaga Rubber Co./ Ltd., Mr. L. J. Cubitt occupied the chair. The chairman said I think you will agree that your directors are not unduly cautious in continuing to carry forward an amount of cash sufficient though it be to368 words
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Article234 1919-01-08 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore, reported on Monday, 6th January, as follows Following advices of declining prices in the London and Amerioatn markets, the rubber auction opened on the 2nd inst., with ia. rather weak tone and although values show a slight improvement they are generally234 words
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Article102 1919-01-08 7 The following are tbe latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. 3Q «0 UQ n SHARES. M -S 3 "5 s '5 n oq cq cq Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. c. c. A.-Malay 2.25 2.40 2.40 245 Perak R. V. 2.50 2.60 2.40 2.50102 words
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Article154 1919-01-08 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for December Alma lbs 35,000 Ayer Tawah 27,000 Ayer Kuning 62,000 Ayer Hitam 34,100 Bradwall 34,946 Batu Lintang 8,710 Bukit Selangor 30,168 Bahru Selangor 12,000 Bbverlac 17,660 Blackwater >, 17,827 Bukit Cloh 37,500 Bukit Toh Alang 17,595 Cluny h 21,509 Chota m154 words
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Article48 1919-01-08 7 The Secretary of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Limited, reports that satisfactory progress is being made in the assembling of the dredge, and it is expected the pontoon will be floated at an early date. A further shipment of eighty tons of machinery has arrived by the Montoro.”48 words
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Article113 1919-01-08 7 The Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government notifies —ln view of the present condition of the tin market the F.M.S. Government will purchase Chinese unrefined tin and tin ore produced in the Federated Malay States at a price which will be notified from time to time. The113 words
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Article178 1919-01-08 7 Pbnang, January 8, 1919 S. P. Tapioca 59 45 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$lO.OO sellers Go’d leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O com; Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $7O sellers. Cloves $7O178 words
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Article1086 1919-01-08 7 I I S NAMES. 5 2 S 3 > -Z as CQ co H e RUBBER (Dollar.) 9 c.j sc. Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 3.75 4.00 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2.40' 2.45 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicatt 13.001 14.C0 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 1.301 1.40 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 2.6( 2.751,086 words
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Advertisement1824 1919-01-08 8 Px fl Rditish India N Y K fe K. p M OL 1 1311 B 11 17 IM japan MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. I (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co.) W W (Incorporated in Japan.) (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) AND < < W ZVk 1 1 telephone Tfo. 552. telegramsPaketvaart, L1O©« R ———INTENDED1,824 words
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Advertisement734 1919-01-08 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charte? Paid up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £2,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C, Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia, Bombay, Calcutta Canton, Cebu, Colombo, Delhi, Haiph otlir Hankow, Hongkong, Iloilo, Ipoh,734 words
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