Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 July 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1919-07-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 152. VOL. LXXVII. FRIDAY. 4ih JULY, 1919. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement895 1919-07-04 1 ENVELOPES ALL SORTS AND SIZES PRINTED OR PLAIN The Pinang Gazette Press LIMITED. INSURANCE t lll |H K*NMM amurance ooRPCRATioN. Expected in a few days gE9 /h "T" P** /L P" E" The undersigned as agents for the Corpora- .-y-» SS fcffiffiffi I ffi s»»-.* I JI Small Shipment I895 words
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Advertisement34 1919-07-04 1 UP-TO-DATE PRINTING of every description ii:<b rtaken, from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. I with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed34 words
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Article845 1919-07-04 2 Mr Wee Gim Leong arrived this morning from Singapore. Dr Macaskill has joined Dr B Day practice, says the Kuala Lumpur paper, Mr W S Cookson, the well known Perak planter, spent a few days in Penang, seeing bis father off by the boat for Ergland. Miss845 words
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Article205 1919-07-04 2 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. The following are the results on the opening day of the Ipoh Gymkhana Club’s race mce ing: The Opening Stakes —One Mile. WITTY 6.7, Mr J B David’s 1 The Visitors’ Purse—S’x Furlongs. THE EARL 9.2, Mr F S Goodall’s 1 ARINGA 7.6, Mr T205 words
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Article220 1919-07-04 2 P. C. C. v MANCHE3TERS. Penang Cricket Club, with a somewha' weak eleven, met the Mancheaters in a footbal ma’ch on the Padang last evenins before a large number of ?p c c r ators>, who saw the soldiers give a goed exhibition and win rather easily. The home220 words
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326 1919-07-04 2 SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS. The question of the design of the British War Medal to be issued in commemoration of lhe present war was d scussed in 1917, when it was decided that a C) ram it tee should be assembled, consisting of eminent representatives of326 words
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Article444 1919-07-04 2 We have been shown a yellow stone now in possession of a Singapore resident which is said to possess certain qualities of changing colour after being exposed to light. It is described as of great value, but as W that we cannot speak, says the “Straits Times.”444 words
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425 1919-07-04 2 Recently yachting has become a regular Sunday pastime with a number of people, and it was proposed to revive the YachtClub which existed in Singapore many years ago. With this object in view a well attended meeting was held in the S.C.C. pavilion. Mr. V.425 words
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Advertisement356 1919-07-04 2 WEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION WANTED. An experienced Robber Planter is willing to select and open good rubber land in Tenasserim, Lower Burma Large areas of State land available on ve'y attractive terms and some fine rubber may be seen in the vicinity. Advertiser is well acquainted with the District and is356 words
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Advertisement68 1919-07-04 2 READY THIS WEEK END. The Pinang Gazette has now in the Press an ILLUSTRATED PEACE SOUVENIR giving a chronological and descriptive history of the War, with over 50 illustrations depicting the prominent men and events of the fateful years leading to the victorious peace for the Allies concluded on Saturday68 words
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Advertisement163 1919-07-04 2 R DRINK DIXON’S I /ERATED WATERS I BEST PUREST Prices on Application I DIXON LIMITED, PENANG. H Tel. No. 733. IUN I -LECTRIC ELECTRIC LICHT POWER GENHUTORB. A complete self contained unit sleeve valve, four cycle engine and electric generator mounted on oac b asc ra^^ator al< l tank. No163 words
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Miscellaneous368 1919-07-04 2 flnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncinnnHnnnnrinntiti AN ALL ROUND NEW PICTURE PROGRAMME FOR q fl 4th, sth 6th and 7th July, 1919. 3 You have known Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin, but the imperial Picture Palace s AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE. PENANG ROAD. Q Will introduce to you to-night and the three following nights another368 words
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Article1554 1919-07-04 3 3. T. COMMEMORATING VICTORIOUS PEACE. In commemoration of the signing of peace a special meeting of the Legislative Ccuncil was held on Tuesday afternoon, and »he following resolution was carried Ibis Council resolves that the Right Hon the Secretary of State for the Colonies be requested to convey—“ 3. T. ” - 1,554 words
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Article239 1919-07-04 3 Proposal to Tunnel the Hafbovr. Bombay, June 14.—The financial correspondent of the “Times of India" writing of the great financial and idustrial ativitie* now progressing in Bombay says that the latest enterprise talked of is a powerful Bri-tish-Indian combination for the production of finished steel goods239 words
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Article152 1919-07-04 3 Calcutta, June 18.—The Improvement ’’i ust’s revised scheme for that portion of he Central Avenue, the great throughfare running right through the city, lying beween Chowringhe and Prfnsep Street ts gazetted to-day. The first scheme provided that the avenue -Ir u’-l go from to a point in152 words
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Advertisement1180 1919-07-04 3 POSITIONS VACANT. COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1889 1915 Cylinder and Platen Machinemen wanted FRASER NEAVE, LTD. Salary according to qu bficstious. Apply to Works Manager, Emaog Gazette. Notice is hereby given that a Pe’ition was on the 29th day of May, 1919, presented Draughtsman wanted—accoustomed to to the Supreme Com tof the1,180 words
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Advertisement679 1919-07-04 3 RICE—PENANG PROVINCE HILL PADI AND RAGI WELLESLEY. A limited supply of fe°ds is now TO LICENSED WHOLESALE DEALERS AND s„„.. P ri DCTAII EDC niiiv l es,r Darby Co., Ltd, will L no UNLT. book crdeis for supplies and distribute ab the following rates: All stocks should be reported in679 words
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Article845 1919-07-04 4 To the chronic pessimist the present condition of world affair®, despite the signing of the peace treaty, affords an opportunity for indulging in the gloomiest anticipations regarding the future. Unfortunately the croakings of the-e human ravens frequently depress the spirits of others ordinarily and temperamentally disposed845 words
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Article25 1919-07-04 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $115.25 per picul, buyers no sellers and rehned ti i $116.50 per picul, business done.25 words
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Article447 1919-07-04 4 The record of K« in pong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd for the mouth of June was hours run (two dredges) 1,222, cubic yards treated 146 300. Total piculs 1,174.34 Nett value $80,085.54. The Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd’s June return is: output 1 000 piculs, valued at $69,589 50447 words
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Article1307 1919-07-04 4 The resolution passed at the Labour Conference recommending The Treaty and “immediate Conscription. action to abolish conscription will not surprise anybody, especially the Prime Minister,— neither will the recent speeches of Fiel i Marshal Haig, the burthen of which is that only by adequate preparation for war1,307 words
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Article45 1919-07-04 4 THE KING’S PROCLAMATION. The Hon. the Resident Councillor, Pen ang, has received from the Colonial Sec retary the following telegram: “By Proclamation July Ist, H. M. th» King has appointed Sunday, July 6th, as a day of general thanksgiving throughout the Empire.”45 words
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Article58 1919-07-04 4 Mr. G. A. Hereford. Municipal President Wid Secretary of the Penang’s Peace Cele% orations Committee, this morning received a telegram from the Colonial Secretary stating that the peace celebrations in the Colony will probably be held an July 19th, The telegram reads "To Hereford Penang—Peace celebration* will58 words
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Article54 1919-07-04 4 THE GOVERNOR S THANKS. [From Otic Own Cobbespondent. Singapore. July 4. The Australian cruiser Sydney has lefL Singapore for Australia. Before her departure, H. E. the Governor went on board and thanked, the ship’s company for their services in Singapore and Penang. The Government and Municipality54 words
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Article69 1919-07-04 4 FUNERAL IN JOHORE. [lhcji Odb Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 4. There was a large attendance in Johore at the funeral of the Hon. the Dato Mentn Besar, including representatives of H.E. theGovernor, H. E. the General Officer Commanding, and all the Johore officials, includ ing69 words
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Article25 1919-07-04 4 [From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, July 3. Mr. Eric Macfadyen has consented to become first Patron of the Estate Staffs Association.25 words
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Article28 1919-07-04 4 [From Otra Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, July 3. The F.M.S. Government Gazette notifies that Mr. E. W. F. Gilman, Penang become* Acting Controller of Labour.28 words
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Article38 1919-07-04 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 4. At Singapore rubber auctions, 1,100 tons were catalogued. The demand, was good. Sheet 64 cents to 68 cents, and crepe 67 cents. The lower grades found ready &ale<38 words
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Advertisement216 1919-07-04 4 PRITCHARD C° L“ (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMINF WE HAVE RECEIVED A FINE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS I— IN OUR SOFT FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. l hi 1 1 I' |i I I I .[1 Sis v -n Casement. In new Shades 50 7 wide. Price $2.25 per yard. Self Coloured.216 words
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Advertisement11 1919-07-04 4 PEACE CELEBRATIONS AT THE “E. O." Night before the Victory Ball.11 words
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Miscellaneous37 1919-07-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day and To-morrow, Penar g Standard Times High-Water. Low Water. To-day. 4.29 a.m. 10.33 a.m, 3 57 p.m. 10.52 p.m. To-morrow. 5.18 a.m. 11.21 a.m. 4.29 p.m. 11.29 p.m.37 words
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Article580 1919-07-04 5 RECEIVED BY THE KING. [Rbutkb’s Tblsgrams.] London, Jane 29. Mr. Lloyd George, accompanied by Lord Milner, Mr. Montagu, Mr. Barnes, Mr, Hughes, General Botha, General Smuts and others arrived in London, being received at Victoria Sta’ion by the King,the Prince of Wales, Cabinet Ministers and others. As[Rbutkb’s Tblsgrams.] - 580 words
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Article252 1919-07-04 5 Paris, June 28. The signing of peace was celebrated joyfully. In the evening there were many torchlight processions, including soldiers and Allied bands, headed by flags. Dense crowds iu the boulevards cheered the Allied soldiers perched on roofs and motor cars, singing National Anthems. German guns252 words
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Article203 1919-07-04 5 RAILWAYMEN’S THREAT. Berlin, June 27. Railway traffic is paralyzed owing to a strike. Nosk-s’s decree irritated the lailwajmen, who threaten to hold up food trains. The Government imprisoned a thousand revolutionaries. The Minister of Railways informed representatives of the railwaymen that the finances of the country prevented concession203 words
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Article293 1919-07-04 5 It is a terrible punishment the German people and their mad. rulers have brought upon themselves. Not only is their mili. tary power to be destroyed, but the military spirit will be crushed out of them by the stem but necessary conditions the nations impose. How great will293 words
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Article141 1919-07-04 5 LETTER FROM M. CLEMENCEAU. Paris, June 29. M. Clemencaau, in a letter of thanks.to the Turkish delegation on behalf of the Allie», says the statements received will continue to receive careful consideration. They touch other interests besides those of Turkey and raise international questions whose immediate141 words
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Article469 1919-07-04 5 ALLIES’ PROBABLE COURSE. [Rxutxb's Tmugbams.J Amsterdam, June 29. A Paris message says the Allies will not ask Holland to extradite the ex-Kaiser, but will merely ask her in the name of the Leagus of Nations to inform the ex-Kaiser that he must appear before an Inter national Court or[Rxutxb's Tmugbams.J - 469 words
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Article128 1919-07-04 5 Will the ex-Kaiser be handed over by Holland It is a difficult situation for her and she wilj try to compromise but as the Dutch have had good treatment and much prosperity during the war by the goodwill of the Allies it is not likely128 words
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Article721 1919-07-04 5 Versailles, June 28. Herr Mueller, Herr Bell and fifty members of the German mission left in the evening for Germany. Forty Secretaries remain at Versailles for the present. The Documents Signed. The following diplomatic documents were signed in the afternoon. The peace treaty, signed by all the plenipotentiaries,721 words
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Article94 1919-07-04 5 Paris, June 29. The new Italian delegation has arrived. The Council of Four completed the economic conditions to be imposed upon Austria. The Council of Four will probably again be merged into the Supreme Inter-Allied Couccil, upon which the Great Powers will each be represented by two delegates.94 words
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Article24 1919-07-04 5 Lisbon, June 28. A new Cabinet has been formed, with Cardozo as Premier, Barreto Foreign Minister, and Gaspar for the Colonies.24 words
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Article15 1919-07-04 5 Paris, June 29. The metalworkers* strike has ended upon the employers' terms.15 words
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Article639 1919-07-04 5 VIEWS ON THE TREATY. [Bjtotub’i Tulbgmamj.] London, June 29. General Smu's has is ued the statement that he signed the peace treaty not because it is a satisfactory document, but because it is imperatively necessary to close the war. The world needs peace above all, and nothing could[Bjtotub’i Tulbgmamj.] - 639 words
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216 1919-07-04 5 BRITAIN’S GREAT SERVICES ACKNOWLEDGED. Paris, June 29. President Poincare, replying to a telegram of congratulations from King George cn the occasion of tho signature of the treaty of peace, says: France receives with gratitude the good wishes of Britain and expresses her thanks and congratulations216 words
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Article266 1919-07-04 5 PREMIER’S SPEECH. London, July 3. The House of Commons was crowded and the Prince of Wales was in the Peers* Gallery, when Mr, Lloyd George rose to speak on the peace treaty. The Premier, who was enthusiastically welcomed, said he bad to lay on the table266 words
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Article72 1919-07-04 5 [Raorn'e Tulugbaick. l Simla, June 29. A letter from the Amir to the a Viceroy, dated June 19tb, was received to-day, asking for the withdrawal of Bri ish troopa from Afghanistan in order to faci.itate negotiations. The letter crossed the communication from the Viceroy, dated June 21st, emphasising[Raorn'e Tulugbaick.l] - 72 words
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Article36 1919-07-04 5 PRESIDENT WILSON’S MESSAGE. Washington, June 29. President Wilson immediately after the signature of the treaty, sent a message to the American people urging acceptance of the treaty and the League of Nations Covenant.36 words
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Article20 1919-07-04 5 London, June 29. Three days of the Victory Loan campaign in Trafalgar Square resulted in subscriptions of £39,506,000.20 words
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Article32 1919-07-04 5 Paris, June 29. Toe Grand Prix resulted as follows Galloper Light 1 Master Good 2 Insensible 3 Seven ran won by three quarters; a neck between second and third.32 words
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Article17 1919-07-04 5 Landon, June 28. Silver is 53 1 /8d 53£d, with American selling. The market i- quint.17 words
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Article140 1919-07-04 5 Per N Y K ss Kamo Maru, from London, June 14.—T0 Singapore Mrs Basil Lewis, Miss M Kerston, Mrs E M Browne, Mrs Chalmers, Miss Chalmers, Mr and Mrs J Aitken, Mr W J Gibb, Mr G H Moss, Mr P Vasey, Mrs M Johnston, Miss140 words
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Obituary46 1919-07-04 5 Obituary. RT. HON. W. P. SCHREINER. London, June 29. The death has occurred of the South African High Commissioner, the Rt, Hon. W. P. Schreiner. HON. SIR JOHN McCALL. London, June 29. The death is announced of the AgentGeneral for Tasmania, the Hm. Sir John McCall.46 words
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Article927 1919-07-04 6 The Datch man-o’-war, Koningen Regentes, which arrived in Colombo a few days ago, is returning to Amsterdam after a period of five year»’ service in the East Her present commander, Captain 0. Fock, also holds the rank of Colonel and has been in command of the ehip for927 words
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Advertisement241 1919-07-04 6 a if IT I aa IS iff V KJ IS W I M A A A A f jg|h I JI f\. Jx Jx. J-x Jx II /vYy y Y i SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS iCo., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS R. T. REID Co., Penang. UlB—■■■ HIM I HI IHIIW H SB241 words
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Advertisement270 1919-07-04 6 I JAMAICA CIGARS. New -im Electric Golofino perfoefos 2= and for every style and type of j| A|Af I I) Q BOUdU G f S B MOTOR VEHICLE g W V«w«««« t g There’s Power behind it! IN BOXES OF 25. g AT ALL LEADING GARAGES. S —S S j270 words
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Article284 1919-07-04 7 Tn order that tHe public may have a dear conception of the question of price, says a correspondent, it is necessary to take the average prices of any two kinds of white rice and see how the respective average rates compare with the price of 75 cents per284 words
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Article661 1919-07-04 7 In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by regulation 6 of “The Food Control Regulations, 1918,' and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Food Controller hereby fixes maximum prices, as per schedule annexed, for the sale of all white rice and all661 words
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Article1330 1919-07-04 7 GREAT VICTORY ASSEMBLAGE IN LONDON. Prince A’bert was the chief guest at the Maley States Victory Dinner held at the i Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, on the 2nd June. Sir Ernest Birch, K C M G, presided over a gathering of nearly three hundred persons who1,330 words
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208 1919-07-04 7 The General Officer Commanding has received from His Highness the Sultan oi Johore the following message, dated 29th June, 1919: “Heartiest congratulations to His Majesty’s Forces on successful signing of Peace, thus bringing to a victorious conclusion the glorious efforts of the past four years.’’ General’s208 words
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Article238 1919-07-04 7 —Ex. On Kim Song, a clerk in the Gambling Suppression Department, was convicted by Mr. Langham Carter, district judge, on May 17 f and sentenced to one year’s rigorous imprisonment (to run concurrently) oil three charges, namely, with abetting the commission by Robert Davidson. Craig, Inspector in—Ex. - 238 words
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Article886 1919-07-04 7 MILITARY ON-LOOKER’S REVIEW. The following is a review of the situation to the North-West Frontier by Military On looker” in the "Pioneer,” dated the 16th June:— The last review cf the military situation on the North-West Frontier dealt with events up to and including the 2nd June. On886 words
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Article36 1919-07-04 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for Jure:— Batak Rabit lbs. 36,500 Bagan Serai 31,000 Central Kelantan 17,547 Majedie (Johore) 15,100 Permas 19,680 Penang 245,000 Rubana 75,000 Sekong 15,200 Straits 238,000 Tali Ayer 83,50036 words
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Article196 1919-07-04 7 Penang, July 4, 1919. S. P. Tapioca ...slB—sales. M. P. Tapioca ...slB.so—nom Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 6 0z)... sl6s buyers Black Pepper $25 nom White Pepper $4O com; Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $BO sellers Cloves $7O sellers. Nutmegs $4B sellers.196 words
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Article116 1919-07-04 7 Penang, July 4, 1919 (5y Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 5/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 7/16 3 Credit ...2/4 21/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private j Bombay Demand Bank I Moulmein Demand Bank "g 3 days’sight Private116 words
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Article32 1919-07-04 7 July 6th, 3rd Sunday after Tririty. 7.45 a.m. LPany. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 5.15 p m. Sunday School. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Strmou. Preacher ;—Rev. G. Dexter Aden.32 words
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Article375 1919-07-04 7 The regular general meeting of the Nippoii> Yusen Kaisha was held on May 29 at the Y. M. C. A. Building, Kanda, Tokyo. A query was put by a shareholder as to the use of the Company’s reserve fund amounting to Y 190,000,000, and Mr. Suda, Vice-President, replied375 words
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Article230 1919-07-04 7 Yesterday’s Late Arrival. Ali TbarnooD, Eaatern Shipping Co, general. Mahmood, 45, Kedah, Esstern Shipping Co, general. s h j l bi Mat Langkat, Eaa tera shipping Co, general. Poh'C” 8 D Bod Di 3 Port Weld, roh beng Co, general. OnJh R Ha9Ban Nibong Tebal. Quah Beng Kee,230 words
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Article79 1919-07-04 7 Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., have received a telegram from the Colombo Agents of the Bibby Line advising that th< s.s. Leicestershire for London is due al Colombo about the 6th of August and is open to book Straits passengers. This ia the first vessel of the Bibby79 words
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Article280 1919-07-04 7 DAILY (except Sunday) Federated Malay States,By train 7.15 a,m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > also at 5.30 p.m« pore and Hongkong— Jon Saturdays Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping j 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m. Ipoh, Batu Gajah, and Tapah Road j 3.45 p.m. Teluk Anson (when no on280 words
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Article17 1919-07-04 7 The homeward mail “A” by the Fazilka closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow; pillarboxes 9 am.17 words
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Article20 1919-07-04 7 July 6.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, Deliberate, 74MT a.m. July 20.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, Rapids, 7-30 a.mu Aug. 12, 14 and 16.—Penang Rbom.20 words
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Advertisement255 1919-07-04 7 A RIFLEMAN’S RECORD AND WHY HE WAS ABLE TO CARRY ON.” Wounded three times, gassed, blown up in a trench, and kept a prisoner of war for a brief period, is the record of Rfln. E. T. Hoyland, whose home is at 18, Woodcote Place, W. Norwood, London. “The continual255 words
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Advertisement1654 1919-07-04 8 P.BO-B?!™ srj. ,J£.P;±L. t AN n CO,,T CT WITH TBE W (IH CO UFOS AT ED IH HOLLAND.) ANU imperial Japanese government. ununm» APGAR LINE. I (Subject io alterations without Notice.) H tSekpHone Jfo. SSi. telegramsyaketvaart" Companies Incorporated in England.) ciinnDFAßi I INF 1 EUROPEAN LINE. INTENDED TO STEAMER MAIL1,654 words
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