Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 January 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1919-01-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 15. VOL. LXXVII. MONDAY, 20th JANUARY, 1919 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement545 1919-01-20 1 pl? JUTSU. f prof. Y. h Murohomi,< I ANSON ROAD. I Bone Setti n g an d Surgical Manipulation. < 91 B x r j SOLVE j j TIJRUST PROBLEM I I “GripOly” Bdtirig. J j- j STRETCHED WATER-PROOFED WITH SPECIAL MIXTURE CLAIMS THESE BY USING I X SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.545 words
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Advertisement13 1919-01-20 1 IRunnymede Hotel, SEA SIDE. > THE PLACE TO STAY AT 3 ,p HO"E} HT13 words
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Article1317 1919-01-20 2 SOCIAL PERSONAL. The condition of the Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenio<n is satisfactory. Mir. A. F. Goodrich returned to Penang to-day by the Klang after long leave. General Mac Ewan was a passenger by the Handley-Page aeroplane which has arrived in India from England, via Baghdad. Messrs. H. Baker and1,317 words
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Article81 1919-01-20 2 Amount previously acknowledged $13,529.482, Per Haji Othman—Card No 101 $6.20, Card No. 102 $5.40. Card No. 103 $45.00, Card No. 104 $3.00, Card No. 107 $14.70, Card No. 109 $1.50, Box No. 36 per Haji Hashim $1.68, Box No. 37 per Penghulu Ibrahim $8.91, Box81 words
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Article53 1919-01-20 2 Sir.—What are we to expect when German goods are actually advertised still You don’t believe it? Then look at Messrs. Robinson Co.’s advertisement on the inside cover of Fraser and Neave’s rough diary, and particularly the cut of the cook’s knives, which carry the names of a German53 words
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Advertisement129 1919-01-20 2 WHEN YOU BUY TAN WIPIN’S BURMA CHEROOTS YOU ARE SURE OF GETTING THE BEST ON THE MARKET. Rolled from carefully selected and well matured leaves by skilled hands Recommended Brands 'BURMESE KING,’’ "CIGAR," "BOOK.’ I Made in Rangoon or Moulmein shapes and in three strengths; strong, medium or mild. For129 words
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Advertisement152 1919-01-20 2 ACHE AND PAIN INSURANCE. You insure your house against fire, you insure your life—why not insure yourself against aches and pains? Little’s Oriental Balm is an Ache and Pain Insurance for those who keep it handy can have INSTANT relief from Backache, Headache, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains and EVERY pain, small152 words
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Advertisement678 1919-01-20 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. Booking Now Open For rv THE SPECIAL RACE DINNER, On Saturday, 25t6 January, 1919. (Weather permitting, dinner will EHryV,*‘KLggl be served on the lawn.) MUSIC D4NCING. J KERDYK HENDERSON, Prop ietors. SOI VAP L. V Our nerves are similar to an intri- I -i I cate678 words
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Miscellaneous421 1919-01-20 2 nDnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnunnnnnnnn 0 n H AT THE 1 P— EMPIRE PB I n h 0 IS PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONAL 0 FEATURE PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT o. S H M. PHILIP HANSEN OFFERS g Lorelei of the Seas 0 1 0 Away from the Beaten Path. In 6 Beautiful Reels. 0 Ogg D.VING CHORUS421 words
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Miscellaneous141 1919-01-20 2 nnnnMnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnD CCr H THE RACE TIDE ATTRACTION! Z 1 FILLIS’ CIRCUS? H MENAGERIE AND WILD WEST SHOW. u Mfunmoih opening Te-night at 9.15. 5 5 In the Spacious Waterproof Tents with Brilliant Electric Lights, 5 located at dato kramat gardens. U e n See JACK ELERT the Greatet Military Equilibrist141 words
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Article592 1919-01-20 3 A ’representative oi the Times of Malaya” who called upon Mr. Tan Lo Heong. of Pant Buntar. the managing director of the Kwang Heng Rice Mill, to get his views on the subject, was told by the latter that a recent rumour that his mill had stopped592 words
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Advertisement1483 1919-01-20 3 POSITION WANTED. PENANG SALES ROOM. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. expert Clerk Ccndudor to BE sold STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 51 a or Clerk Conductor Well i 1U A D i Aftu ite accounts and thorough By Public Auction, WAR LOAN. e of ail estate works from felling Good local experience Valuable Household Flimitare, etc.,1,483 words
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Advertisement426 1919-01-20 3 The best way to buy her RING or yours I is after leisurely selection and careful comparison in the quietness of your Home. Our Method of Ring Selling enables you to compare tza different styles of Beautiful Gem Rings, quietly, at Home. It nL JU is hke handling, and choosing426 words
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Advertisement220 1919-01-20 3 Pritchard co., Limited. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. We are now Showing N'ew Consignments of Various Styles in Shoes also New Necklaces and Paris Millinery Models. «ft SPttIULV SELECTED MODUS.” nun From Designs inspi red by the Greatest Paris Fashion Experts. v Price from l4 50 per Penang Paces.220 words
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Article1150 1919-01-20 4 Prohibition of the liquor traffic, once regarded as a fad advocated by hysterical women and fanatical men, ethically unjust and impossible in practice, has gradually assumed an aspect when its supporters cannot be silenced by sneers and jeers. The brewers, distillers, saloon keepers and drink sellers of1,150 words
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Article222 1919-01-20 4 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us of the cut put from Tin Bentong No Liability for the first half of January dredge shut down first to tenth, heavy rains, floods, started dredging again eleventh, hours 99, piculs 76, yards 14,900, do not anticipate any further trouble floods. Mr222 words
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Article1806 1919-01-20 4 The German Government, a week had taken the measure o 1 The Political t} ie Spartacist movement. Welter in Ger- waa one of tha few many. definite facte that emerged from the political welter in Berlin. Since then it has smashed the attempts by the Spartacists to1,806 words
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Advertisement239 1919-01-20 4 •PALE FILSEN! BEER •J LIGHT REFRESHING, BREWED TO 1 SUIT THE MOST EXACTING TASTE. I SUPPLIES OBTAINABLE FROM jj PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in England) 2 f AND PRINCIPAL DEALERS PENANG. I BARNET GLASS. I MOTOR TYRES. I C O V E R S I g SQUARE TREAD QUALITY.239 words
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Advertisement26 1919-01-20 4 E. O. HOTEL. RACE WEEK SPECIAL DINNERS. Tuesday, 21st January, 1919, Thursday, 23rd January, 1919 and Saturday, 25th January, 1919. DANCING AFTER DINNER. E. O. ORCHESTRA.26 words
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Miscellaneous20 1919-01-20 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, High Water. Low Water. To-day. 3.00 p m 9.08 p m.20 words
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Article3069 1919-01-20 5 u CLEMENCEAU ELECTED PRESIDENT. BEPRESENTATION AND PUBLICITY [Rbtteb’s Txlxgbams] Pari?. January 16. The Peace Conference decided that bey sd the official communique! the newsppere shall no longer be authorised to publish any information regarding the work cf the Conference, while the Plenipote- varies will promise not to reveal[Rbtteb’s Txlxgbams] - 3,069 words
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Article104 1919-01-20 5 MINISTRY RESIGNS. Rome, January 16. The Italian Cabinet has resigned, owing to a split on the question of Italy’s claims to Dalmatia and the Greek Islands, under the Secret Treaty of 1915 which Baron Sonnino desires to see fully carried out, while the Socialists, headed by Signor Bissolatti,104 words
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Article653 1919-01-20 5 LIEBKNECHT AND LUXEMBURG KILLED. [Riuteb’ s Tzugrams. Amsterdam, January 16. A Beilin telegram of January 15tb says the Government troops thoroughly cleared out the Spartachts from the Moabit quarter. A large number of Spartacists were made prisoners. Considerable arms was captured after slight resistance. The city generally was[Riuteb’ s Tzugrams. ] - 653 words
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Article94 1919-01-20 5 London, January 16. Reuter learns that at the request of the President of Lithuania, the Polish Government has agreed to defend Lithuanians against Bolshevi? a and has appointed a High Commissioner who will immediately take over the administration of Lithuania. Dorpat Reoccupied* Stockholm, January 16. An Esthonian94 words
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Article701 1919-01-20 5 London, January 17. Major-General Poole, tbe Allied commander on the North Russia front, in a message dated tbe Bth January, states that evidence shows the Bolshevist decree for the nationalisation of women has been put into force and commissaries uf free love have been established in several701 words
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Article81 1919-01-20 6 AN EXPLANATION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, January 16. The Press Bureau has authoritatively stated that the status of the Air Ministry is unchanged. It remains a separate independent Ministry, its sole connection with the War Office being the one that the State Secretary controls both departments. The relations[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 81 words
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Article45 1919-01-20 6 DEMAND FOR INCREASE. London, January 16. The British Miners’ Federation conference decided, by 5u0,000 votes against 23,000, to demand a 30 per cent, advance in wages, and that the war advances be continued The minority thought the demand did not go far enough.45 words
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Article49 1919-01-20 6 FORCING THE PACE. London, January 17. News from Dublin states that Sinn Fein is apparently determined upon forcing the pace. It has assumed the title of the Irish Republican Party, and announced thab a Constituent Assembly will be opened at the Mansion House on the 21st inst.49 words
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Article73 1919-01-20 6 London, January 19. The 11 Sunday Express that the Government intends to revive the British Mediterranean Squadron. It declares that orders have been given for the F.rst Battle Squadron to prepare for two years’ foreign service. The rquadron will include the Iron Duke, Benbow, Marlborough, Emperor of73 words
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Article81 1919-01-20 6 DEPUTATION TO SIR A. STANLEY London, January 16. An influential deputation from the National Union of Manufacturers urged the President of the Board of Trade, Sir A Stanley, immediately to reimpose and strictly enforce the restrictions on the importation of foreign goods, which were lifted for three months.81 words
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Article59 1919-01-20 6 RESTRICTED PRODUCTION. London, January 7. The Cotton Control Board has announced that no increase in the number of spindles and looms running can be permitted at present, but the Biard is endeavouring to secure the speedy release from the Army of men whose services will be necessary59 words
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Article76 1919-01-20 6 London,January 17. The Minister of Reconstruction publishes the report of the Committee on Financial Risks, which was appointed owing to manufacturers and traders fearing that losses due to the fall of prices of raw mateiial bought at wartime prices might hinder production. The Committee recommends alternatively76 words
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Article93 1919-01-20 6 London, January 15. A million lbs of tea are being experimentally auctioned for export to-day. It is understood the minimum limits fixed by the Food Ministry for auction compare well with net prices received by the Government for tea sold in the United Kingdom. It is pointed out93 words
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Article40 1919-01-20 6 London, January 8. The London Gazette announces that the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire h’B been awarded for wrvices in the war to Mr TJ Bourne, War Office representative in China.40 words
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Article241 1919-01-20 6 EPOCH-MAKING STEP.” [.Reuter’s Telegrams. New York, January 16. The Legislatures of 35 States have ratified the prohibition amendment of the i Federal constitution, submitted under the recent acb of Congress. Only one more Legislature need ratify, in order to mike up the necessary threefourths in the[.Reuter’s Telegrams. ] - 241 words
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Article69 1919-01-20 6 80 MILLIONS WANTED. Paris, January 16. The Supreme Food Council has concluded that £80,000,000 will be required to feed the peoples of the liberated regions and Armenia until next summer, and has decided to a-k the Associated Governments how this sum can be provided. American Appropriation.69 words
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Article25 1919-01-20 6 New York, Jaruary 16, The Shipping Board announces that all American ships requisitioned in the war will be released or toonage compensation given.25 words
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Article19 1919-01-20 6 London, January 16. A Rio ce Janeiro telegram reports the death of the President-elect, Senor Alves.19 words
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Article18 1919-01-20 6 New York, January 16. The death has occurred of the art dealer, Mr. Henry Duveen.18 words
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Article34 1919-01-20 6 London, January 17, It was reported from Paris on the 16th inst. that Britain had requested Mr. Hughes to take charge of the indemnity question for the British Empire.34 words
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Article67 1919-01-20 6 Rome, January 17. The French steamer Chaproi, carrying 650 Greek, Serbian and Russian pissengers from Marseilles, have been mined off Messina. She sank in four minutes. It is feared that 500 were drowned. The British steamer Cogheston rescued 150. 460 Lives Lost. Paris, January 17. 460 lives67 words
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Article67 1919-01-20 6 —Ex. London, January 16. The Press Bureau states that ths Handley- Page machine from England has arrived iu India. Dr. J. M. Handy asks us to state that he has received from Mr. W. G. Maxwell, C.M.G., acting Colonial Secretary, a cheque for $5,000, this sum having been—Ex. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration1802 1919-01-20 6 The arrival of Marshal loch and M. Clemenceau began the series of great Entente ceremonies in London after the victory, lhe scene inside Charing Cross was a familiar one of such ceremonies. Just before the train was due the band played “Le Pere la Victoire,” but most1,802 words
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Advertisement671 1919-01-20 6 PENANG RACES. FIRST DAY TUESDAY, 21ST JANUARY, 19] 9 1 The George Town p OR3Ei Value $4OO A Handicap for all p 0 that have not won a race other than a P-r ?S Race since the Ist January, 1917, Entra° Fee $2O. Distance six furlongs. May 890 D T671 words
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Obituary18 1919-01-20 6 Obituary. LORD MICHELHAM. Lord in, January 18. The death has occurred of Baron Michelham of Hellingly, aged 67.18 words
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Article3670 1919-01-20 7 TIIF haintiff held to be out of COURT. Not Improperly Treated.” His Lordship Mr. Justice Whitley deliver- .«dement on Thursday, in a cause celebie as local racing matters me concorno.L ts' Lion arose out oi the dmqamilication oi *I (lire Campbell, horse trainer as a reCl ol3,670 words
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Article635 1919-01-20 7 In the Second Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr. G. C. G. Muller, a Chinese was fined $5O for being in possession of over three tahils of chaffidu dross. Theft by a ‘‘Boy.” Tan Ah Wee was charged with theft as a servant of a pair of pants,635 words
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Article79 1919-01-20 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m to-morrow 1 Overture Morime ...Williams 2. Two Stop Wearv Willie ...Neal 3. Selection The Mill Tn The Valley Bauer 4. Waltz Habanera Waldfeufel 5. March Far Away Evans A great crowd witnessed the79 words
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Article246 1919-01-20 7 Sunday’s Abbivals. Sappho, Scott, 329, Teluk Anson, Adamson Gilfillan and Co., Ltd., general. Anjou, Hendry, 95, Renong, Quah Beng Kee, general. Un Peng, Mahmood, 47, Perlis, Eastern Shipping Co., general. Jit Seng, Budin, 22, Salak', Eastern Shipping Co., general. Aing Thye, Jim, 45, Alor Star, Quah Beng Kee,246 words
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Article186 1919-01-20 7 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States, ABy train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— J Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Bagan 7 Serai, and Taiping j 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur and Seremban J 10 a.m. Bukit Mertajam, Bukit 7 10186 words
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Article27 1919-01-20 7 The homeward mail G by the Fultala closes at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The Tara, with miles from Europe, is expected at daylight on Wednesday.27 words
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Article116 1919-01-20 7 Penang, January 20, 1919 {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 9/32 3 Credit ...2/4 1/2 3 Documentary ...2/4 17/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 7 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank c 3 days’ sight Private116 words
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Article21 1919-01-20 7 KING’S YOUNGEST SON. [Rbuter’s Telegrams.] London, January 19. The King’s youngest son, Prince John, died last night.[Rbuter’s Telegrams.] - 21 words
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Article22 1919-01-20 7 Cairo, January 17. Fakhri Pasha, commanding the Turks ah Medina, has surrendered to Emir Ali, sorv of King Hussein.22 words
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Article40 1919-01-20 7 The brothers Farman announce that»official trials of the first aeroplane to be used in the service between Paris and London will tske place near Versailles on Saturday next. The first machine for London leaves on January 26th—Havas.40 words
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Article18 1919-01-20 7 Penelope,” a masterpiece of FrencJj modern muiic, by Faure, met with great success at the Opera Camique—Havas.18 words
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Article17 1919-01-20 7 London, January 7. The silver market is quiet. London, January 8. The silver market is steady.17 words
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Article161 1919-01-20 7 New York, December 17.—Three hours ago —to be strictly correct at midnight—the breweries of America suspended operations. I Whether they ever resume depends upon the issue of the fight between the prohibitionists and those who oppose them. The suspension is in obedience to the Presidential proclamation, issued161 words
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Article204 1919-01-20 7 Somehow, somewhere I know there dwells,” said 1, The perfect She in all her dear perfections. Long have I sought for her, lioth near and high In all directions. And I have found her. Sing, ye prosperous Winds! I may as well confess she’s not good-looking, [Such204 words
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Article158 1919-01-20 7 Penang, January 20, 1919 S. P. Tapioca $9 10 sales. M. P. Tapioca $9.60 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6£ buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom; Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $7O sellers. Cloves $7O158 words
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Advertisement1579 1919-01-20 8 P/V T> > N. Y. IK. K. P- M. Xf E B leDTTISH INDIA JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co.) WjF < MJr <l,l> A ft (Incorporated in Japan.) 1! (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) AND ‘tselepftone ffo. 582. XSelejgrams“ ‘Paketvaart,” LIOC» Int ise dTo steamer f Langsa Lho-Semawe,1,579 words
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Advertisement726 1919-01-20 8 BANKS. •HARTERED BANK OF AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Reya| e Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors' Head Office: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, e c Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia Canton, Cebu/ Colombo?’ Deffii y, u Hankow, Hongkong, Iloilo, Ipoh. K ~’a r. k Kobe.726 words
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