Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 March 1919

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 61. VOL. LXXVII. SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 836 1 'TJTjutsu. Ipril.Y K MurokamiJ; ANSON ROAD. 1 Bone setting and J 1 &u rglcal Manipulation. < /F YOU HAVE NOT TRIED. I g I BEAR BRAND MILK j I y° u can have no idea what a 1 i Prrtectlii Morilfcwl Milk I CIGARETTES j *VI Ivvliy Jlvi llldvtl IVIIIH
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    • 38 1 swesßaassassnassssssaaaasßS i UP-TO-DATE PRINTING j ef every description undertaken, from a visiting card to the largest aiz* poster, by Tie PiM»t Cizette Press, Ltd., S with ear. and promptitude. I Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. MftDftftftftftftftftaßDftimftßUUßUßß
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  • 1031 2 SOCIAL PERSONAL. .—“CM.” Capt. C. J. Foot will be returning to th* F.M.S. in April. The Hon. Mr. E. G. Broadrick has arrived in Singapore by the Klang. Passengers leaving by the Koemai for Deli include Messrs. G. and F. Foster. The following passengers arrived by the de Klerk Messrs.
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  • 198 2 The visible excitement among the Kowloon troops this morning, states the ‘‘China Mail” of March 1, was due to the expected returrr'by the Dilwara of the Mountain Battery of the Hongkong-Singapore R.G.A., from three years” active service with the Expeditionary Force in Egypt and Palestine. To meet
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  • 165 2 A Standard Treatment. In the “F.M.S. Gazette” appears the draft of a Bill entitled the Rubber Dealers’ Bnactinent, whose main object is to provide power to regulate the methods of treatment of rubber latex in course of preparation for the market. The reason for requiring such power is the
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  • 143 2 London, February 25.—During the Rhodes lecture by Sir J. D. Rees on Indian Institutions at University College last night, a letter from Mr. Montagu who is in Paris was read paying a warm tribute to the work of District Officers in India. Mr. Montagu said that it
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  • 84 2 Calcutta, February 25.—The following is an extract from a letter written by Lord Sinha from the British Delegation, Paris, to Mr. J. N. Roy,.in reply to the latter’s message of congratulation:—“ lam sure you all realise that these honours are not intended so much for me personally as
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  • 52 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5->5 p m. to-day 1 Reminiscences of Chopin Winterbottom 2. One Step Dream Of Ragtime ...Thurban 3 Selection Falstaff ...Nicolais 4. Waltz Lac D’Amour Hartmann 5 Polka Oh Ebenezer Boettger 6. March Guard Of
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 933 2 NATIONAL PLAN TO BENEFIT THE GROWTH CONDITION OF THE HAIR Unique offer to Men and Women whose Hair is Weak or Impoverished. 1,000,000 “HARLENE” HAIR HEALTH OUTFITS FREE. TVyOW that the severely trying days of “MARLENE” MAKES ALL THE war are over, men and women every- niCFFPFMPF where have the
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    • 556 2 Date of Sale Postponed until 25th March, 1919 NOTIOE OF SALE In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner at and Kuala Kangsar Land Office. THE NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY AND MURUGASU CATHIRAVALOO In f ursuance of an order made by the Judicial Commissioner at Ipoh c 2nd day of December, 1918,
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  • 1008 3 FURTHER EVIDENCE In the Police Ccurt, Penang, yesterday, before Mr H S the enquiry was continued into the charge of committing afiray at Weld Quay, on 22nd February, 1919, against 51 Chinese—ten Lees, twentyseven Lims, ten Choos, and four others of the 00, Goh, Cheah and Tan
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    • 1515 3 POSITION WANTED. Notice is hereby given that a crossed I No 5 '6761 dated the 7th March, F® officer. 30, seeks position a drawn on the Chartered Bank of iLjB v Re J pood prospects in mining, planting ,a Cnina at Penang by T "pree with patriotic British or n
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    • 570 3 NOTICE OF SALE. In pursuance of an order made by the Collector of Land Revenue Batang Padang on the 6th day of February, 1919, upon the application of the NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY as Chargees The undersigned have been instructed to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WED.. 26TH DAY OF MARCH.
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  • 24 4 Gilman. —On the 12th instant, at ftie European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. M. A. P. Gilman of Klang, a son.
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  • 1560 4 While we are still waiting for an official report on the ravages of the influenza in Malaya, on the measures that were taken to cope with the epidemic and the proposals that the medical advisers of the Government suggest for prevention and treatment in case of
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  • 1625 4 On February 15th tie Ministry of Shipping began to release The Old the shipping under its Grievance. control and in the case of vessels so released the question of fares is a matter for the companies. The P. O, as we have intimated, has decided to reduce
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  • 27 4 Today’s quotations for Penang was $lOO per picul, J and for refined tin no niarxe.. Tin was quoted in London on £232. 10s. three months.
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  • 120 4 I The output of the Bancoi. I ket island) of the Siame-e b rV was Limited, for the month of I piculs 229. ang) fojve i Messrs. Bousted ano Co, t j O n of 4 received cable advice < p or Ru--dividend of 5 percent y ber
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 296 4 BASS’S j fl LIGHT BITTER ALE. g g (GREEN DIAMOND) IN QUARTS AND PINTS. g BOTTLED BY H g M. B. FOSTER SONS, London. 0 AGENTS: U CALDBECK, MACGREGOR g COMPANY. IPALE PILSENI BEER 1 LIGHT REFRESHING, BREWED TO 1 SUIT THE MOST EXACTING TASTE. 1 s SUPPLIESOBTAINABLE FROM PATERSON,
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    • 25 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.
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 45 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day To-morrow, and Monday Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.00 mid n’t 6.22 p.m. To-mobrow. 12.00 noon. 6 36 a.m, 12.32 p.m. 7.00 p.m. Monday. 12.29 a.m. 7 03 a.m. 1.00 p.m. 7.25 p.m.
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  • 588 5 BERLIN’S GARRISON. iRIVTZB’ TELEGRAM».] London, March 5. Berlin telegram says the Government og QCO rrcops in Greater Berlin. e stnkr disorders are general in many ..•fe.arge cities. The position is comby strikes of the middle classes, r n. anarc'y reigns at Zeitz, which is in air3 ness
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  • 420 5 Hopz in the New Order. January 16.—The chaos in Berlin is described by Alice Salomon, the German feminist, in a letter to an J'/■ now living in Switzerland, c".? is just reached here. The letter savs ?«rt 1 w giving every thought and immense ta*k of establishing
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  • 90 5 INCIDENTS AT KIEFF. Warsaw, March 5. When the Bolshevists entered Ki ff they transferred the population of the Ghetto slum quarter to the houses of the wealthy and vice versa. It is reported they levied a 200,000,000 rouble contribution on the city, French troops hold Odessa and a
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  • 359 5 Admiral Koltchak on Bolshevism. Ha r bin February 26 —According to.the Russian Telegraph Agency, the Supreme Governor of Siberia, Admiral Koltchak, recently visited Ekaterinburg. He was met at the railway station by the local authorities and proceeded to the Cathedral, where Archbishop Grigory gave him a
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  • 43 5 Berne, March 5. The Federal Council has prohibited the formation of Soldiers’ Councils,, under penalty of imprisonment not exceeding two years, and also severely penalised the dissemination of false news likely to prejudice discipline in the army or alarm the population.
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  • 32 5 Malta, March 5. It has been definitely decided that the Battle Fleet in the Mediterranean wll consist of the Emperor of India, Benbow, Marlborough, Iron Duke, Centurion and Ajax.
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  • 298 5 MR. LODGE’S RESOLUTION. [Reuter’s Telegrams. j Washington, March 4. Senator Lodge introduced in the Senate a resolution favouring satisfactory peace with Germany, prior to serious consideration of the League of Nations scheme. Ihe Democrats objected to immediate consideration of the resolution, which was therefore tabled. A
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  • 292 5 Syracuse Herald.” Harmony Of course there will be harm».»ny at that Peace Sonferenca. It will go something like this: Chairman It has been thought best to fix the indemnity that Germany shall pay at one hundred billion dollars Are there any objections Three or Four Frenzied Voices—"Mein
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  • 33 5 SHIPPING IDLE. New York, March 5. Sixteen thousand marine workers struck, demanding an eight hour day and a 30 p?r cent increase of wages. Shipping is at a standstill.
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  • 34 5 London, March 5. In the House of Commons, replying to question, Mr. Bonar Law said the Government is taking steps to carry cut the post-war trade policy already announced by the Premier.
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  • 70 5 AN AMERICAN RESOLUTION. (Reuter’s Telegrams.] Washington, March 5. The House of Representatives adopted by 216 votes to 41 Mr Gallagher’s resolution, which expressed the hope that the Peace Conference would favourably consider the claims of Ireland to the right of self-determination, after a turbulent all-night sitting. A number of
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  • 482 5 Lord Chancellor and Possible ‘lrreparable Tragedy.” The Lord Chancellor of Ireland (Sir J. H. M. Campbell), responding to the toast "Th 3 land we live in” at the annual dinner of th« Dublin Burns Club in the Gresham Hotel, paid a tribute to the part played by Scotsmen
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  • 213 5 THE EMPIRE'S STRONG POSITION. London, March 4. The “Times’ Paris correspondent, dealing with commercial aviation, emphasises that the British Empire helis a very strong position, since two great world air routes, namely, from Europe to Australia, vis India, and from Cairo to the Cape, lie largely over British
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  • 81 5 Bombay, March. 6.—The Kaisar-i-Hind o? Bombay states on good authority that an enterprising Parsi firm (meaning,-it is understood, Messrs. Tata and Sons) are contemplating rhe formation of a syndicate to start an aeroplane mail service with a view to the delivery of mails received from England as
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  • 243 5 A SUBSTITUTE FOR PAR-BOILED It may be of interest to many of our readers to know that padi from the threshers is first sifted and winnowed to separate clean padi from the dirt The next process is hulling, which produces dust, husk, broken rice and
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  • 340 5 A Solution Suggested. [To the Editor or the “Pinang Gazette.’’] Sir,—lf we mean to tackle the rice problem in a thoroughly efficient manner» it will be necessary to work forthwith on getting a large supply of padi grown locally, i.e„ in Malaya. With a view of achieving
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  • 356 5 [Tp the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —In reference to your article of vesterday evening in which you app-ar ’o find some excuse for the delay in China falfilling her obligations as an Ally in the alleged pro-Germanism of Japan, may I remind you of
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  • 57 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 15. The report of the Ho Hong Bank shows a profit of $214.744. A dividend of 10 pet cent, is recommended, carrying forward $14.319. The business of the Bank progressed during the year, the deposits almost equalling the pauf-up capital.
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  • 51 5 A Loss in 1918. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 15. The annual report of the War Loan Investment Trust shows a loss on the year 1913 amounting to $61.855, less $7.229 profit; brought forward, making a loss of $54.626, which is guaranteed by the F.M.S.
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  • 523 5 The ceremonies connected with the install Ration of His Highness Raja Iskander Shah as" Sultan of Perak will extend from April 6 to 11, inclusive. His Excellency the High Commissi oner and the Chief Secretary to Government, F.M.S., will be present. The installation will largely follow the
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 441 6 TO-MORROW’S EVENT. Penang Bisley will be continued to-morrow at 7.30 a.m. when the Renfrew Challenge Shield will be competed Tor. The details are given below: Event No. 4. Sun. 16th March, 7.30 a m. The Renfhew Challenge Shield. (To be competed for in two Stage?.) Fi»s» Stag». 200
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    • 42 6 Hip March Monthly Medal Competition viz.. 200 yards hanidicap for “A Class, and 50 yards handicap for ”B” Class, will be held at the Swimming Club, to-morrow, at 11-15 a.m. A special curry tiffin will be served aiftei wards.
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    • 77 6 The following is the result of the tennis tie played yesterday Profession Pairs (Final). —R. A. Hunt and B. W. B. Powell beat R E. Prentis and E. H. Everest by 6 —3. 6—l. The following ties will be played on Monday next, the 17th instant: Mixed
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    • 75 6 Most of the well-known boxers, who have served with the Army Gymnastic Staff during the war, have been demobilized. C.S.M.I. Billy Wells, the heavy-weight champion, returned to civil life a few days ago; Sergeant-Instructor Johnny Basham has returned to his original unit, the Royal Welsh. Fusiliers, and C.S.M.I.
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    • 59 6 London, February 26.—Although the projected Australian service cricket tour under the auspicies of the M. C. C. has fallen through, the Australian Imperial Forces Sports Control Board has arranged for a first class amateur side to play in England during the forthcoming summer. Fixtures already arranged include the
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    • 43 6 The India race meetings programnm includes the following Madras, March 13, and 15. Barrackpore Spring Meeting, March 15, 22, 26, 29. and April B. Gwalior Spring Meeting, March 22, 24, a»d 26. Rawalpindi Spring Meeting, March 25. 27. and 29.
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  • 65 6 2nd Sanday in Lent. 8 a.m. Matins. 8 30 a.m. Holy Communion. 9*30 a.m Holy Communion (Tamil.) 10.30 a.m. Matins (Chinese.) 5 p.m. Sunday School. 6 pm. Evensong, Psalm 119, UV 33, 72, Magnificat Turel 57, Nunc Dimittis 70 Hymns 91. 279 and 90. Wednesday. 10
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  • 17 6 9 a.m—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J Ross m. a.
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  • 29 6 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner’ of Anson and Burmah Roads) Sunday Mar. 16, Sunday School 8 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Epworth League 7 15 p.m.
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  • 27 6 Sunday, Ma»-. 16—2nd Sanday in Lent Low Mass 615 a.m., High Mass 8 a.m. Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 pm.
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  • 66 6 Sunday, Mar. 16—2nd Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion 6.30 am. High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 am. Church of our Lady of Sorrows, Me Alister Road.—High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Bkas d Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of tl e Immaculate
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  • 32 6 March 16th.—2nd Sunday in Lent. 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 9.15 a in. Matins and Sermon (Tamil.) 5.15 p.m. Children’s Service. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon
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  • 83 6 Mar. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30. Penang Bisley. Mar. 15. —F.M.S. War Lottery Close®. Mar. 16. —Penang Swimming Club, MopUily Competitions. Mar. 21.—Rantau Rubber Co.; Ltd., general meeting. Do wring Street, 2-30 p.m. Mar. 25. —Convent Children’s ‘‘Our Day” Concert Rehearsal, Town Hall, 5 p. m. Mar.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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    • 52 6 DULL AND GLOOMY? If so try Pinkettes, the gentle little liver stimulants, and see how quickly these symptoms will be dispelled. EESiil cure Constipation, torpid liver, biliousness, sick headaches, coated tongue, foul smelling breath, clear the skin. Of chemists, and post free, 60 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams Medicine
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    • 319 6 MNNYMEDE HOTEH i Dinner on the lawn. Full Town Band in attendance. No extra charge. I DAT /")T "H*® reputation of Paid as a tonic-nutrient and restorative 1 of the highest order, is built on sure foundations 1 its intrinsic worth and the recommendation of the Medical Profession. Cash Chemists
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 251 6 pZTo— CONCERT J I S"“ TOWN HALL, 1 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT 5 Under the Patronage of the HON’BLE RESIDENT COUNCILLOR. |BY YADWIGA ZA. "Lt E- S A I Jj CELEBRATED POLISH PIANIST j And ARSENIS KIRILLOFFi g FAMOUS RUSSIAN OPERA-SINGER. ARTISTS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME. i Admission $3 $2. Booking at ROBINSON
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  • 315 7 RMANY’S PROTEST. 21 The German Governthe Allied Armistice -pa against the expulsion from. China. &e >hips Needed. .-h 1. —Shortly after the v m protest reached here, the e Repatriation of Enemy Sub- need that March 11 had v Rate for the departure of b«** and Austrians on the
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  • 147 7 Shanghai, February 28.-The first of the special trains bringing Germans and from Pekin.. Tientsin and Pei_ho arrived at Shangha on February 27, w 179 enemy subjects. Chinese troops •L-d 'he train, which stopped at tne ai South Station. The Germans and A-- ~.-ns are at Nantao where
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  • 95 7 I T> p. ■f r The Repatriation of EneI eceivedi reports that over 700 I m Tientsin and 190 from I v.r._- for Shanghai on Febru- de’, ited. says the "Chin» .20. Fifteen Fengtien n 'heir southern trip Fri- h-:* Newchwang yesterday —have been secured
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  • 90 7 I £»amg, March 15, 1919 I of the Chartered Bank). I c mar ißank ...2/4 1 ---ths' sight Bank ...2/4 1/4 I Credit ...2/4 7/16 c V Documentary ...2/415/32 u “Wld hank Rg. 'J ■*lo*- r/ 3 73 5 sat Pn7 ate ■C-. I 1 Hank 'g i ch:
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  • 112 7 The adjourned extraordinary general meering of the Pant Perak Rubber Company. Limited, was held in the Penang Chamber oi Commerce, to-day 4 Mr. W E. Cleaver presided. m fhe proposal of the seconded by Mr. C. Trim Johnson, the following resolution which was passed at
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  • 320 7 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, report as follows Quiet conditions continue to prevail in all sections of our Market but movements in prices have not been very extensive. Rubbers, which were neglected in the early part of the week, experienced some demand towards the close but sellers
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  • 74 7 The following are additional rubber o itputs for February Ayer Molek Iba 6,804 Bukit Katil 9,899 United Serdang 239,287 Sialang 118,921 T and jo ng 120,184 Anglo Sumatra 64,703 Sungei Kari 26,040 Tanah Datar 18,700 Asahan 41,002 Investment Trust 73,392 Investment Tea 434,501 Bah Lias 63,995 Toerangie (Sumatra
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  • 173 7 Pkhang, March 15 1919. S. P. Tapioca $8 40 sales. M. P. Tapioca 59.50 sales. Gold leaf 572 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6£ buyers Black Pepper 525 buyers. White Pepper 540 tom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace 590 nom. Mace Pickings 580 sellers. Cloves 570
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  • 987 7 PROHIBITION OF TODDY. The thirteenth annual general meeting of the Kapar District Planters’ Association was held in the Klang Club, there being present Messrs. Noel Fisher Chairman), L. Mooijaart, V. Kinloch, W. L. R. O Brien, Donaldson, Price. Stonehewer. Hardingham and J. F. Fletcher (Hon. Sec.',
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  • 141 7 A shert discussion followed on the question of Homeward passages. Mr Mooijaart said a deputation called on the Government in regard to this matter on the previous day, the idea being to ensure the reserving of available passage space f the really serious and deserving cases on the
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  • 113 7 The Report of the Directors, pursuant to Section 65 of the Companies Ordinance, 1915. «rates The original capital of the Company is $750,000 divided into 750,000 shares of $1 each. The total number of shares allotted is 750,000 as follows —325,000 to The Bangnon Valley No
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  • 234 7 VysargßrAY’s Late Arrivals. Kwong Tong, Sahat, 20, Sungei La ang Thje Hong Chan, general. Aing Thye, Jim, 45, Kedih, Qoah Beng Kee, general. Shara, Mat, 40, Renong, F.M.S. Govt. Tai Shan, Hussan, 18, Nibong Tebal, Quah Beug Kee, general. To-day’s Arrivals. Cash Sang, M. Courtney, 1470, Singapore, Boustead
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  • 176 7 DAILY (except Sunday) Federated Malay States, By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— Saturdays 5.30 p.m Parit Buntar, Bsgan 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 10 a.m., 3.45
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  • 16 7 Tbe homeward mail “G by the Euryalus, closes on Wednesday next at 10 s.m.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 138 7 PRITCHARD C 9 Lp (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) The lake Breeze Motor Fan RUNS ON EITHER METHYLATED SPIRITS OR KEROSENE OIL. ECONOMICAL AND ODOURLESS SHOULD BE IN EVERY BUNGALOW. «Tv mes $5O, $57.50 6 $62.50 ACCORDING TO SIZE IN DESIGNS AS ILLUSTRATIONS. ASK FOR BOOKLET. SOLE AGENTS: PRITCHARD CO.,
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