Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 September 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1919-09-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 225. VOL. LXXVII. TUESDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER, 1919. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement504 1919-09-30 1 ENVELOPES ALL SORTS AND SIZES PRINTED OR PLAIN The PjNahs Gazette Press LIMITED. /F YOU HAVE NOT TRIED. f( BEAR BRAND MILK Q Z? I y ou can have no idea what a g thinking of I Pcrlcctly sterilised MIIK I zjp D t UNLOPS! And 1 jLx that s504 words
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Advertisement34 1919-09-30 1 =-g-ajL? UP-TO-DATE PRINTING of every description undertaken, from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. with care and promptitude. V Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed.34 words
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Article906 1919-09-30 2 THE CHINESE POINT OF VIEW. (BY AN OLD RESIDENT.) Upwards of a century ago, before the advent of the European, who would have been bold enough to predict that the Island of Pinang, with its aboriginal population dwelling n rude huts in the centre of the906 words
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Article632 1919-09-30 2 Mr Lee Chin Ho, when called upon, by a representative of the “P. G,” srid I am not in favour of the Government having a monopoly in such matters as the building of a Dock an I t e control of our Ferries, as I think ib632 words
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Article159 1919-09-30 2 M.T." Inspector McQuarrie, before Mr Monk, in the Third Court, Singapore, charged Go Yok Chai, he id cooly at a damar store, No 14 Ord Road, with causing voluntary hurt by throwing inflammable matter on two women named Yong Ah Yow and Wong A Kwee on theM.T." - 159 words
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Article181 1919-09-30 2 "BR” writes to the “Malay Mail The Government have decided not to increase the value of the Straits dollar. It is probably not generally known how adversely this is affecting the Indian labour in this country. In normal times the exchange was Rs. 175 to $lOO, now181 words
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Article833 1919-09-30 2 [To ths Editob or ths “Pinang Gamuts.”] Sib,—Mr Henderson’s remarks addressed to the Chamber Commerce regarding the position of the Penang Harbour Board when be joined the Board ia 1916 are interesting and have led me to look up the Half-Yearly Reports. I find thab for833 words
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Article422 1919-09-30 2 [To thb Enrran er m Sjr,—Although an outsider, I have taken a keen interest in the discussions in your coltxnns about the Fort, Prai, Butterworth Ferry etc, and would suggest that these matters should also be viewed in the light of the probable development of aerial transport in422 words
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Article397 1919-09-30 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazihte.”] Sir, —Although the Government has expressed its intention not to tamper with the Dollar, yet circumstances in the future might force it to reconsider its decision, and I su’g-st that if the subject has to be dealt with397 words
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Article209 1919-09-30 2 {To THE Ed!TO« tw TBS “PINANG GAZETTE.’*] Sir, Nanti Lab appears to have a fund < f cheap sarcasm behind which he avoids answering uncomfortable accusations. As to his apologizing for being alive, I don c doubt that by disclosing his identity that could very easily be lemedied.209 words
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Article390 1919-09-30 2 VANITY FAIR.” AT THE TOWN HALL. The return visit, after a successful tour in India, Ceylon and Burma, of Mr Edgar Warwick’s new revusical Comedy Company in various editions of Vanity Fair” aroused pleasurable anticipations, in view of the success that attended the Company when it gave its first performances390 words
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Article383 1919-09-30 2 TESQ—ES CHASSERIAU. The wedding took place in the Church of of the Assump:ion, Penang, this morning, of Mons. Emile Tesq, planter, Kuala Selangor, son of the late Mons. Tesq, and Madame Tesq, Bordeaux, and Mlle Marie Claire, elder daughtter of Mons and Madame L Es Chasseriau, Sans383 words
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Article66 1919-09-30 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat Gardens from 5-30 p m. to-day 1. Pavane (Cornet Solo) La Petite Marquise ...Kling 2. Fox Trot There’s A Little Bit Of Bad In Every Good Little OM ...Clarke and o o Fischer 3. Selection66 words
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Advertisement332 1919-09-30 2 ggi'TlON WAnted~~~ > An experienced P n or Indian (Straits Born) excellent l liable •n Planting from n „> t k 0 Can keep complete 3eb of Eg Seven years’ exp or i ence EstBte managing a Rubber Estate nf\n Pre3e m Apply Bex No. Notice is hereby g i332 words
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Article, Illustration1345 1919-09-30 3 THE COUNTY CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP. lFhom Oub Own Cobkispondent.] London, August 28. T How gloriously uncertain is the game of cricket 1 The ink was scarcely dry on my paper last week before the champion county was champion no longer, the Hobbs benefit mstch at th? Oval proving1,345 words
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Article314 1919-09-30 3 Both shipping managers and merchants are gravely disturbed by the waste of t-onnage and produce which is now going on at the ports. The shipping manager finds that many fewer voyages can now be made. Thus, although there has been little, if any deterioration in314 words
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Advertisement1104 1919-09-30 3 POSITION WANTED. NOTICES. Robber Planter with nearly 5 years’ The Office of Messrs. Caldbeck Macgregor rience -eeks billet on Estate as junior Coy aftef 30th Septemb3r wiH be 4 senior assistant in the F. M. S. or Keda“ Apply to B>x No. 292, c/o I Logan Build ng, Beach Street.1,104 words
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Advertisement43 1919-09-30 3 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY CAN BE HAD OF j I Methylated Spirit I I IN DRUMS AND TINS! I I English Ready Mixed Paint i IN RED. WHITE, GREEN and BLACK. 2 I Quotations from 1 IL. Y. Swee Coy., Ltd., “-“'rS. s""'’ 5 I43 words
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Miscellaneous383 1919-09-30 3 (town hall.l 1 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! I f EDGAR WARWICK PRESENTS THE I s z.— 1 Z OF j VANITY FAIR j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.—AdditionaI Performance To-morrow, when a Third Complete Change of Programme will be Presented. =E Plans at ROBINSON S, [the PENANG AMATEUR 1 DRAMATIG CLUB I WILLPRODUCE I On383 words
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Article55 1919-09-30 4 Tb&w-Es Chasseriau—Ar the Church of the Assumpti. n, Penang, on the 30tb inst, by the Rev. Father Perrichon, Emile Tesq, planter, Koala Selangor, son of the late Mona. Tesq, ard Made me Tesq, Bordeaux, and Marie Claire, elder daughter of Mona L Es Chasseriau, and Madame Es Chasseriau, Sans55 words
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Article1284 1919-09-30 4 We believe is a Rent Board in Penang which has power to revise rents of premises for which le-s tian $6O a month are demanded by the landlord, and recently there was a successful prosecution of some greedy individual who bad raised the rent ot a1,284 words
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Article1360 1919-09-30 4 —G. L. D - —G. L. D. Tbe greatest operatic prima donna the world has ever seen ”is Death of dead. The late Madame Madame Patti. Patti (Baroness Ceders. trom), who was 76, bad captivated audiences by her wonderful singing from the time she went to America and appeared as a1,360 words
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Article433 1919-09-30 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $133 per picul, nothing doing, and for refined tin $134 per picul, business done. Mr. Young, manager of Kinarut Estate, attempted a somewhat adventurous voyage from Jesselton to Kinarut in the new motor boat which he has purchased for tfia433 words
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Advertisement170 1919-09-30 4 PRITCHARD £C» L« INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.?, SPORTINGREQUISITES. DOUBLE BARREL BREACH LOADING SPORTING GUNS Hammer 12 bore $52 and $7O Hammerless 12 bore $B4 SINGLE BARREL BREACH LOADING Hammer 12 bore $26 SPORTING CARTRIDGES inchester. Kynoch. Primax. /’wZ# > IfsXaii ■»> E 7®J No. 4. 6& 8 shot $10.50 per170 words
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Advertisement25 1919-09-30 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of tne Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.25 words
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Miscellaneous39 1919-09-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, and To-morrow, Penang Standard Times:— 1 High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.37 a.m. 9.10 a.m. 2 49 p.m. 8.55 p.m. To MORROW. 3.00 a.m. 9.36 a.m. 317 p.m. 9.16 p.m.39 words
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Article1463 1919-09-30 5 A CHALLENGE TO SOCIETY. PREMIER’S DECLARATION [RXVTE»’S Tkjigmams.] London, September 27, Mr Lloyd George sent a telegram to the Chairman of the County Council of Carnarvon, where the Premier was due to 4 p eft k to-day, in which he explains his absence is due to the[RXVTE»’S Tkjigmams.] - 1,463 words
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Article223 1919-09-30 5 Mr, Ben Tillett, M. P,, addressing g meeting in Salford on August 14th, appealed to his own clasa to remain steadfast. “If there is to be direct action, at least lei every man and woman know what the portents of direct action are. Let them realise what223 words
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Article51 1919-09-30 5 Paris, September 28. The Entertainments Federation decided upon a general strike of the employees of all entertainments, including the theatres, except the cinemas and a few theatres which signed an agreement with the Federa tion for the payment of a minimum wsge and the employment only of51 words
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Article50 1919-09-30 5 Melbourne, September 28. The Federal House of Representatives passed the bill ratifying the so-called Nauru Agreement, providing that the control of the German islands in the Pacific south of the equator shall pass to Australia and New Zealand, whilst those north of the equator go to Japan.50 words
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Article52 1919-09-30 5 RETENTION BY AMERICA. Washington, September 28. The United States Shipping Board announces that America retains a rumber of German liners, including the Imperator, (51,969 tons, of the Hamburg-America Line) which was previously allotted to the British Ministry of Shipping and w»g to have been handed over to the52 words
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Article42 1919-09-30 5 London, September 27. An official return issued to-day shows that the British warships lost during the war numbered 254, including 13 battleships, 22 cruisers, 65 destroyers and 54 submarine». 815 auxiliaries were lost, including 244 colliers and 246 trawlers.42 words
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Article26 1919-09-30 5 DATE OF WASHINGTON VISIT. Victorias. September 27. It is officially announced that the Prince of Wales leaves Ottawa for Washington on-the 19th November.26 words
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Article51 1919-09-30 5 COURT-MARTIAL IN PARIS. Paris, September 29. Another treason corut-martial begins on| Monday, when nire men and three women will be charged with aiding in the publication of the notorious propagandist Gaz-tte des Ardennes published by the Germans and circulated broadcast in the occupied regions of France and51 words
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Article21 1919-09-30 5 Washington, September 29 President Wilson has been ordered complete rest All his engagements for the near future are cancelled.21 words
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Article52 1919-09-30 5 A GENERAL’S STATEMENT. [Ratrm’s Tblbgbami.] Stockholm, September 28. A Helsingfors message states that a Russian General, who escaped to Finland, declares that Petrograd and Moscow are directly communicating with Berlin, and that German General Staff officers are leading Bolshevist troops, the Germans working to establish a monarchical[Ratrm’s Tblbgbami.] - 52 words
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Article152 1919-09-30 5 ALLIES DEMAND’OF GERMANY. Pans, September 29. The Supreme Council decided to demand, through Marshal Focb, German evacuation of Lithuania, on penalty of the stoppage of food supplies to Germany,and the suspension of the financial arrangements. Foch’s Note. Paris. September 22. Marshal Focb, on behalf of the the Allies, presented152 words
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Article42 1919-09-30 5 Locdon September 27. The London representatives of Esthonia, Lettland, Littuania and the Ukraine subsubmitted joint addresses to the Peace Conference insisting upon early recognition of independence, and urging that the withholding of recognition creates uncertainty as to the future.42 words
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Article465 1919-09-30 5 London, August 21.—According to information from an authoritative source, the strength and distribution of the Bolshevist armies shows that there are fifteen armies on the fron* comprising—on the north Russian front, 39,000 men; on the west Rus-iau front, 167,000; on the south Russian front, 146,000 men; and465 words
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Article270 1919-09-30 5 The “Kolnische Zeitung” of tha MiH August quotes an article from the Oonaervfr tivs “Stockholm Dagblad,”- is whioK I Swedish business magnate dlacusses pro* pects of trade with Soviet Russia. Ra himself spent several months at Moscow and Petrograd, and was impressed by the eagerness of270 words
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Article132 1919-09-30 5 STATEMENT IN U. S. SENATE. Wasbingtor. September 28. In the Senate, Mr Daniels, replying io a question, said the sna l landing force fre m the cruiser Oljmpia i ecovered possession of Trogir (Dalmatia) on September 23rd, without bloodshed, the city had been surprised an i cap-ured by132 words
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Article19 1919-09-30 5 CUSTOMS UNION WHH FRANCE Luxemburg, September 29. A plebiscite decided in favour of a customs union with France.19 words
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Article82 1919-09-30 5 FRENCH AVIATOR’S PLANS. London, September 27, The French aviator Poulet, who is attempting a flight from Paris to Melbourne, bas arrived at Geneva. He anticipates reaching Melbourne in twenty days. At Singapore on October 15th 7 London, September 27. It appears that the French aviator, Poulet, is82 words
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Article17 1919-09-30 5 London, September 27. The death is announced of Madame Patti, the famous prima donna.17 words
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Article43 1919-09-30 5 London, September 27. Of the latest shipment of gold from South Africa, £500,000 worth has been taken to India at 95s an ounce. Gold for China. New York, September 25. Gold value at $400,000 is engaged fcr export to China.43 words
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Article72 1919-09-30 5 London, September 26. Montagu <fc Co.’s report of September 25th says supplies from America are stiff and scanty, but rather more in evidence, but the demand, especially for forward delivery, easily absorbed the offerings, and with China purchasing here, as well as in America, the firm t72 words
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Article54 1919-09-30 5 The result of the One Club Competition (9 holes) for a piize presented by Messrs. Guthrie, Lamb and Weatherstone was as follows Mr F J Hubble (5) 41 Dr C F Nicholas (8) 42 Mr G Rubertaon (8) 44 Competitors were allowed to select their own Club.54 words
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Article552 1919-09-30 5 Mr and Mrs J J Fleury are in Penang. Chief Detective Inspector J Nolan, Singapore, is being transferred to Penang, and will arrive here in a few days. We understand that Mrs Asimont is nob leaving the St George’s Girls' Home for the present. Mr S D552 words
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Article62 1919-09-30 5 [Fbom Omt Own Cobbsspondent. Singapore, September 30. At tbe next meeting of the Legislative Council, the Supply Bill will be read. Amons the motions are $139,268 for the purchase of land in Penang, $20,000 in Malacca, and $77,000 in S’ngapore and an extension of the $60,000 vote62 words
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Article42 1919-09-30 5 [Fbom Oxtb Own Cobbssponpbnt.] Singapore, September 30. The case of four Chinese who are charge! wi h addressing a public meeting during martial law, urging a Japanese hoyc >tt, was concluded, each of the accused being fined $75»42 words
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Article146 1919-09-30 5 [Fbom Qua Own Cobbesponpxnt.] Singapore, September 30. The Glenade, a new motor ship, arrived at Singapore yesterday on her maiden voyage to Hongkong, with a general cargo, Canadian manufacturers ar® showing increasing interest in Oriental markets, largely owing to tha reports DU tr<3t possibilities in the146 words
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Article830 1919-09-30 6 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING. At a meeting of the General Committee of the F.MS. Chamber of Commerce held at Ipoh on the 21st instant, the following were amongst the subjects discussed Singapore Rubber Auctions. The Singapore Chamber having accepted proposals put forward by the Chamber on the830 words
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Advertisement546 1919-09-30 6 Ml■ AFRICAN REALTY TRUST, LTD. (Incorporated in South Africa.) 16,000 ZEBEDIELA W ESTATES THE FINEST ORANGE LAND IN THE WORLD independence—An income lor Life—Freedom A payment of <£l2o a year for 5 years would provide an annual income of £5OO absolutely beyond question or doubt. Manager, R. A. Davis, Chief546 words
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Advertisement582 1919-09-30 6 Tycos I*2 1 S OF I I LAMBERT AND BUTLER'S I I FAMOUS TOBACCOS. I «ĕSj I GARRICK AND FRONTIERS I Xiredical profession tdday. H and happiness in your tome. Q OV P H A Ifco» F«vr Thermomtter wIULIvLU DT M 1 ALL HIGH CLASS DEALERS. I I Industrial Therm.rn.ter.582 words
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Article912 1919-09-30 7 THE RIOI’S IN PENANG. The P V orders for October include the following Now that the recent disturbances in Penang are over and that normal conditions prevail once again, the G O C takes this opportunity of placing on record his keen apprpcia'ion of the services rendered by912 words
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Article597 1919-09-30 7 BRITISH AND AMERICAN PROSPECTS, A statistical comparison of the rubber trade of this country with that of the United States during the past five years reveals some remarkable facts, says the -“Times Trade Supplement.” There is no doubt that we have been severely handicapped, and all597 words
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Article978 1919-09-30 7 Last April Mr. J. M. S. Rennie contributed tn our columns an important article on the future of the plantation rubber industry, in which an overwhelming proportion of tSie capital invested is British. His argument was that steps should be taken, to prevent the978 words
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Article465 1919-09-30 7 The following is a note of the Chairman's Speech, at the ninth' ordinary general meeting nf shareholders held at 22 Benfield Street, Glasgow, on 20th August, 1919. “I beg to move that the Directors’ Report land Accounts for the year ended 31st March last as now presented465 words
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Article183 1919-09-30 7 The foil wing are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. g 00 00 QQ SHARES. a 2 s’® CO oq 09 0Q Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. J c. c Indragiri 10.25 10.75 10.50 11.00 Jimah 2.60 2.80 2.75 2.85 Kamasan 5.00 5.25183 words
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Article765 1919-09-30 7 "S.T." Agreement to Purchase Additional Property. An extraordinary general jneetfng of Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held St the pfficeS of the secretaries, Messrs. Gattey and Bate-* man, for the purpose of considering the following resolutions That the directors be authorised t issue 30,000 shares of $1 each"S.T." - 765 words
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Article544 1919-09-30 7 Messrs Baker, Fearon Co. Kuala Lumpur reported on Saturday, as follows There has been a slight falling off in the volume of business this week, which was not unnatural in view of the fact that the last two auctions have not exhibited the strength displayed during544 words
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Article195 1919-09-30 7 Penang, September 30, 1919. S. P. Tapioca No. 2 sl3.so—buyers. M. P. Tapioca sl4.oo—buyers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 0z)... $l6 j buyers. Black Pepper $25 num White Pepper $65 sellers. Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $5O sellers. Cloves $7O sellers.195 words
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Article42 1919-09-30 7 Oct 4.—Nellmay Rubber Co, Ltd, Mee'ing, Downing Street, 11 a.m. Oc" 4. —Stiawan Plantations, Meeting, 21 Beach Street, noon. Oct 17.—Lodge Krian, Parit Buntar, Regular Meeting, 6-30 p m. Oct 19,—Penang Swimming Club, Champ unship and Sealed Handicap (440 yds).42 words
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Article141 1919-09-30 7 To-day’s Arrivals. Frieberg, Groom, 3,661, Singapore, Various Agents. Gula, Mahmood, 48, Kuran, Kennedy and Co, general. To-day’s Departures. Malacca, Stack, 405, Malacca and Singapore Kormai, Dutch, 155, Deli and Bat* Babra. Speelman, Dutch, 579, Deli. Ghirbie, Sudin, 49, Pulau Braudan and Langkat. Thye Oe, Easoff, 23, Kurau and141 words
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Article271 1919-09-30 7 DAILY (except Sunday) Federated Malay 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 7 Tapah Road J 3.45 p.m. Teluk Anson (when no271 words
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Article41 1919-09-30 7 The homeward mail G” by the Bharata closes ab 10 a.m. bo-morrow; registration 9am; and parcels 8 a.m; pillar-boxes 9 am. The B I packet F»z'.lka, with the mails from Europe, is expected to arrive here to-morrow fore Loon.41 words
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Article143 1919-09-30 7 Penang, September 30, 1919. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/ft 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/ft Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 9 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank ”g 3 days* sight Private143 words
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Advertisement69 1919-09-30 7 DHIUU ON THE LIVER is a frequent cause of sickness at this time of year. Therefore keep your liver active, your system clean and your body healthy by the occasional use of thus avoiding chills and colds, constipation, bilious attacks, sick headaches.* Pinkettes are tiny but thorough, act a* gently69 words
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