Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 July 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-07-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 150. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY. 2nd JULY. 192< PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement592 1920-07-02 1 S Obtainable everywhere wholesale from g I II H fiH&n b |?tM &IS&a"KL 41 c H F 00 L z 11 I Ong Sam Leong 4 Co., Penang. ■ninumi.l «iLJu.niiiuiiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiinT Im.inrTvnrwDiTreFl W»® STEEL EO?ES I I EMPIRE TYPEWRITERS. i s uittM to u j Mooring Ropes, Etc., j I MANUFACTURED592 words
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Advertisement21 1920-07-02 1 gTHE BEST CAR IN TOWnI i I [mart 3 S g Sole Agents S.S. A t-.M.S. S g Ong Sam 121 words
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Article66 1920-07-02 2 DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 2. The Legislative Council will meet on Monday. A number of motions are on the agenda, the largest being $182,000 for Penang Police Barracks. A Daylight Saving Bill, to provide for half an hour advance in time is to66 words
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Article687 1920-07-02 2 In the Taiping Court on June 30th the following persons were convicted of selling adulterated milk —Deva Rajah was fined $l5, Magal Singh was fined $2O, Ibrahim Bai, $5O and Ram Sing $5. The following fish stall keepers were fon- victed of selling prawns unfit for human ■consumption:—Soo687 words
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Article459 1920-07-02 2 MR. HUGHES’S SCHEME OPPOSED IN ENGLAND. w London, May 15. —The British Wool Federation is calling a conference of wool importers, buyers and others concerned to consider Mr. Hughes’s scheme for the resumption of sales in Australia, with the view of protecting their interests. The Director of Raw’459 words
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Article214 1920-07-02 2 In view of the sudden deflation of prices reported from several oversea countries, and accentuated in some instances by bankers placing reductions on accommodation, the remarks of the chairman of the National Bank, Australia, as voicing the opinion of the board of management, were followed with special214 words
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Article133 1920-07-02 2 POSSIBILITY OF A VISIT TO CEYLON. A “Times of Ceylon” representative, who made enquiries at the Secretariat Colombo, was informed that no news of any sort had been received as to whether the Prince of Wales would call at Colombo either on his voyage to or from133 words
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Article245 1920-07-02 2 A Straits Gazette Extraordinary rescinds the order of August 19 last year prohibiting the use of padi and rice for feeding poultry, horses, cattle, etc. The same Gazette notifies the establishment in Singapore of a Rice Distributing Board to take the place of the present Rice Rationing245 words
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Article282 1920-07-02 2 The movement for a more responsible form of government in Ceylon has been in progress for some time, stat- s a correspondent in The Times.” The National Congress which met at Colombo in December last, under the presidency of Sir Ponnambalam Arunacbalam, was attended by some 300 delegates,282 words
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Article123 1920-07-02 2 The revival of “As You Like It” recalls one of the wittiest parodies of Jacques’ great moralising on the seven ages of man. It was written by Mr James Vl’Ewan, chairman of the Rubber Groweis; Association, and includes the lines.— Then the Soldier. Who123 words
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Article151 1920-07-02 2 The Band will play the following programme of masic at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Fantasia From East to West ...Browne 2. Polka How I love my Lu ...Boettger 3. Reminiscences, of Meyerbeer... Godfrey 4. Waltz Loin du Bal ...Gillet 5. March Rolling Home to Dear151 words
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Advertisement296 1920-07-02 2 gDOOgg» UUMMUBNEr j' SAFETY TREAD' TYRES J THE BEST IN THE LONG RUN. i 11 I 1,1 t i SOLE AGENTS» ADAMSON, CILFILLAN I AND CO. LTD. (mcoKxsAnß m tMMMM* I Fordsoii tach lor Planters x, wTPwIiM tSR. Wr>K ?B *S|B’ 4&u ‘-JL. «< t s' <- 4§hULJu/\ Sa*fag deckled296 words
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Advertisement516 1920-07-02 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS POSITIONS VACANT ■w Tamil Cook wanted. Province Wellesley Goon salary steady man. Reply g;’ No. 259, c/o Pinang Gazette, MISCELLANEOUS. i=asß=!========B==r 1 *4 Wanted Motor-Cycle n >t less than 31 h Medium weignt twin preferred. Av-i Box No. 252, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1190—28 30 2-7 FOR -BALE. Motor516 words
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Advertisement2379 1920-07-02 3 POSITION WANTED. TO LET. NOTICES, TENDERS INVITED. aw Senior Assistant, strong and bard- Offices to Let.— House» Nos. 28 and 30, BISICHI TIN CO. (NIGERIA) The Municipal Commissioners of George M m PICTURE Iwmking desires change with prospects. Besot. Street. Apply to The Manager LIMITED. t“’i ■Tl’" lAA MV IA2,379 words
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Article54 1920-07-02 4 A quiet wedding took place on 28th June by H. E. the Governor of Betong between Mr. C. Coutts. Manager of the Limau Lipis Tin Mining Co., Ltd., and Miss S. Scully (late of Messrs. Pritchard Co., Ltd.), daughter of Mrs. A. Scully, Asst. Municipal Nurse, Penang. (Singapore and54 words
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Article1176 1920-07-02 4 An article in one of the Commonwealth dailies on States vs. private enterprise conclades as follows: “The Minister controlling a Government affair, the managers and employees may show heavy losses. Their deficits are coolly taken out of the public revenues, and not one cf them feels the slightest1,176 words
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Article1818 1920-07-02 4 The English mail to Bombay has been erratic for some tinue, due The Outward largely no doubb to the Mail. fact that the steamers on the run vary in the speed maintained from Marseilles to the western Indian port. We observe that the Bengal Chamber of Commerci1,818 words
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Advertisement243 1920-07-02 4 I* FOR FRAORANCE I 'X' w■■ TEA Bhßt t I I AND TASTE OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS sd «N I YELLOW RED TIN FOIL PACKETS SOLE AGENTS FOR S. S. AND F.M.S. F. C. TAYLOR A Co., Ltd. I PENANG AND SINGAPORE. e I —jgggggggegn M X IfTrj 'XI J.TJ.I243 words
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Advertisement10 1920-07-02 4 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE STRAND, RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.10 words
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Miscellaneous37 1920-07-02 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time:— High Water. Low Water. To-dat. 12.57 am. 7.12a.tn. 12 54 p.m. 7 52 p.m. To-morrow. 1.29 a.m. 7.44 a.m, 1.25 p.m. 8.19 p,m.37 words
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Obituary126 1920-07-02 4 DEATH. De Bruin. The death of Mr. C. de Bruin, a well-known citizen of the F.M.S. and S.S., who had served the Perak and Selangor Government Kailway, and later the S.S. Government, as Inspector of W. W., Nibong Tebal. for a period of 30 years, took place after a short126 words
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Article271 1920-07-02 5 DEBATE IN THE LORDS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, Jone 29. I In the House of Lord*», in a debate on f.'tyje situation in Palestine and India, Lords mjlydenham. Laruington and Islington critiUSised the Government a policy, especially in a Jew as High Commissioner in Hslestine, as it was likely to[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 271 words
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Article126 1920-07-02 5 QUESTIONS TO THE COMMONS. Loudon, June 30. In the Hcuse of Commons, replying to japtain W Ormsby-Gore, Mr Bonar Law ■id the mandates regarding the former Berman territories in Africa and the Pacific were at present being dr&ftei for aonaideration by the Supreme Council. Be hoped the mandates126 words
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Article66 1920-07-02 5 ■ORE MTS FOR BRITISH TRADERS. London, June 30. The House of Commons passed the eec< nd reading of the Overseas Trade Bill, grating credits to British traders up to £2t».000,C00, to enable shattered countries ct Eifrcp? to rehabilitate their trade. The incisure particularly turns ab enthe66 words
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Article56 1920-07-02 5 London, June 30. The House of Lords adopted the Official "Secrets Act, which embodies certain amendments introduced as the result of a dhcussion with Press representatives, and provides that anybody retaining without authority official documents for any pur. pcse prejudicial to the safety and interests of the56 words
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Article32 1920-07-02 5 London, June 30. In the House of Commons, replying to Commander Kenworthy, Mr Bonar Law intimated that it was contemplated to repeat last year’s Armistice Commemoration this year (November 11th.)32 words
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Article46 1920-07-02 5 BOYS BARRED FROM SHIPS’ CREWS. Genoa, June 29. Ths International Seamens Conference parsed a draft convention providing that nobody under 14 be employed in any vessel, except school ships and training-ships, or when other members of the family are working in the same ship.46 words
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Article166 1920-07-02 5 SCOPE OF THE MEASURE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, July 1. Io the House of Commons, moving the second reading of the Mines Bill, Sir R S Horne pointed out that the Ministry of Mines would not be an independent Ministry, but a branch of the Board of Trade.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 166 words
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Article57 1920-07-02 5 LABOURIST RETURNED. London, June 30. The by-election in Nelson and Colne resulted as follows: Graham (Labour) 14,134 Wainwright (Coalition Unionist) 8,577 Rea (Independent Liberal) 5,805 Labour majority 5,557 At the General Election. The result at the last general election was: Capt A Smith (Lab.) 14,075 Mr57 words
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Article61 1920-07-02 5 SEQUEL AT FERMOY. London, June 29. Hitheito rheie has been no news o’ Brigader-General Lucss, who was carried off by Sinn Ftiners near Fermoy. Troops at Fermoy broke barracks or. Sunday night and wrecked a number of shops, in retaliation, befi r j patrols arrived. There were similar61 words
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Article66 1920-07-02 5 A BIG INCREASE. London, July 1. The revenue in the past quarter was £314,986,452, compared with £185.795,762 in the corresponding quarter of 1919 The expenditure was £284,728,238, compared with £401,199,080 in the corresponding quarter of 1919. The surplus of revenue over expenditure thus £30,258,214, compared with a deficit66 words
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Article65 1920-07-02 5 PUNITIVE NAVAL ACTION. Constantinople, June 26. A powerful British squadron yesterday visited Moudania and landed a party of Marines, who arrested several Nationalist, leaders, including the Harbour Commandant and the Governor. Toe small garrison fled on sighting ths warships. A proclamation was read, stating th%* the punitive action65 words
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Article40 1920-07-02 5 BRITISH DELEGATION MEETS. London, June 30. The British Empire delegation to the Spa Conference met at 10 Downing Street this morning to consider matters prior to the conference, Sir James Allen (New Zealand) being among those pre ent.40 words
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Article132 1920-07-02 5 London, May 18. —It is reported that the German delegates to the Spa Conference will make the following claims f Upper Silesia to remain German regardless of the result of the plebiscite. The restoration of portion of Germany’s commercial fleet. The restoration of German colonies- The reduction132 words
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Article115 1920-07-02 5 MR MCADOO NOT STANDING. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] S-<n Francisco, June 30 At the Democratic Covention, Mr Jenkins, who intendt d to propose Mr McAdo >, announced that be had rec ivei defi.itinstructions from the east not to presen Mr Me Adon’s mime. The League Plank. The leaders of the[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 115 words
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Article88 1920-07-02 5 THE BRITISH WARSHIPS. Ottawa, June 29. After an all night sitting, the Canadan H use of Commons by 55 votes r--31, an Opposition amendment to nduc the Naval Estimates of $2.0 0,000 necessitated by Canada’s acceptance t f Britain’s off r of five warships. Tne Liberal argument was88 words
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Article387 1920-07-02 5 An ambitious plan which, when executed will make Paris the telephone centre of Europe, has just been completed by M. Deschamps, Under-Secretary of State for Posts and Telegraphs. The scheme provides for the expenditure of 1,500,000,000 f. and for the laying of 250,000 miles of new trunk387 words
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Article114 1920-07-02 5 The Queensland Premier, Mr. Theodore, was questioned recently in reference to a cable message in which it was stated that Mr. Fihelly, Secretary of Railways, had forecasted the publication of tho names of all persons in Queensland receiving over £l,OOO a year. Mr. Theodore said he had114 words
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Article866 1920-07-02 5 Sir Robert Peel died 70 years ago, to-day. M. T. W. Patton, Ag. D.- 0., Bukit Mertajam, is go ng on leave. Her Excellency Lady Ronaldshay has left Calcutta for London, proceeding from Bombay by the S- S. Naldera. M e regret to learn that the proprietor866 words
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Article1450 1920-07-02 5 DAYLIGHT SAVING. The Municipal Commission resumed its f. sitting yesterday afternoon, when the full board attended, viz., Messrs. G. A. Hereford (President), Yeoh Guan Seok, J Lim Eu Toh, W. H. Thorne, P. K. Nam- byar, D. Richards and Dr. P. Liston, with Mr. T. W. Douglas (Actg.1,450 words
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Article323 1920-07-02 5 As a means of circumventing the prohibition law in America, people have taken to drinking wood alcohol, a deadly poison, and deaths have occurred from that practice. A resourceful reader of the New York "Tribune” offers the following suggestion: "Sir, —Read this notice carefully. It may323 words
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Article873 1920-07-02 6 n TO HAVE HIS OWN WILL OF ALL THE EARTH.” As the “Saturday Review” sees it: It is surprising that, in these days of crusades and propaganda, no one has taken up his parable against life. Not against Life as an Element, but against human life here below. For873 words
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Article865 1920-07-02 6 SINGAPORE’S AEROPLANE. Singapore ia the possessor of an aeroplane, one of the fastest, we believe, io the world. It has been bought by Mr CF F Wearne from owners who hoped tbat the population would tumble over each other to provide funds for exhibitions of flying. The865 words
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Advertisement517 1920-07-02 6 Weak Men and Women Are Soon Made Strong, Healthy Vigorous by Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. India South Africa. tt_ii J C Lvon?. Willow River P. 0., Mr. Ssnwel Pedro, Evangelistic Hall, H<jo"te via, Kleinpoort, Dist. Xe-apatam. South India u’tenfia-e C?P South Africa, writes: “For three years 1 sullen pd fiom I517 words
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Advertisement59 1920-07-02 6 DIZZINESS AND SICK HEADACHES arise from constipation, biliousness and disordered liver. To cure them there is nothing better than the little gentle-as-nathire laxatives which neither gripe nor purge. Pinkettes purify the breath, clear the skin, prevent diarrhoea and dysentery, relieve Piles. Obtainable from all druggists, also post free, 90 cents59 words
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Advertisement98 1920-07-02 6 PRITCHARD Telephone 335. f Telegrams With Departmental S u PEANCO Connections. J C/O.y -L 1 PENANG. INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS PENANG IPOH. Just to Hand A Consignment I OF THE ALL BRITISH ROVER BICYCLE FOR—SPEED, RELIABILITY AND COMFORT. PRICE COMPLETE-F ITT E D DUNLOP TYRES, BELL, PUMP, LAMP, TOOLS,98 words
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Article402 1920-07-02 7 I The army, it seems, has left some good ntearks on the national conduot-sheeb as well '<g bad ones. Certainly some of its memfebers held views on property which representr«d Communism in its simplest form, and those au’horities may be right who trace an increase in402 words
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Article295 1920-07-02 7 —“ST" Thousands Boubsd at Public School. Daring the fasting month this year, rthere was an abnormal crowd of pilgrims, mostly from Java, in Singapore. The is that this is the first year of free pilgrimage to Mecca, and many thousands were eager to take advantage of tit.—“ST" - 295 words
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Article53 1920-07-02 7 July 3—M PAA, Meeting, Penang Chamber cf Commerce, 11-30 a.m. July 6—Ayer Kuning Rubber, Annual Meeting, 9 Beach Street, Penang, noon. July 10—Perak River Valley Rubber, Meeting, 9 Union Street, noon. July 19—Penang Assizes. July 20. 22, 24—Penang Races. July 26—Athenaeum, 9 15 p m. July 31—Public Holiday,53 words
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Article164 1920-07-02 7 To-day’s Arrivals. Eilora, Chedley, 2,567, Calcutta, Islay Kerr Co, general. Ipob, Hunter, 598, Singapore, Adamson Gilfillan and Co, general. Koemsi, Dutch. 265, Langsa, K P M, general, -7." Malaya, Keay, 360, Singapore, Islay Kerr Co, general. Expbctbd Arrivals, Takada, Rangoon, 2nd. Itola, Singapore, 2nd. Edawana, Singapore, 3rd. Inaba164 words
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Article317 1920-07-02 7 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, I Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, a.m. Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, j 6 p.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train also 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m317 words
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Article31 1920-07-02 7 A homeward mail, via Singapore, closes at 6 p.m to-morrow The B I Packet Teesta with the mails from Europe is expected to arrive here at daylight on Sunday.31 words
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Article112 1920-07-02 7 Penang, July 2, 1920. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank), London Demand Bank ...2/3 27/32 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 11/32 3 Credit ...2/4 29/32 3 Documentary ...4/4 31/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 118 3 days’ sight Private 130 Bombay Demand Bank 118 Madras Demand Bank 118 3 days' sight112 words
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Article73 1920-07-02 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs, Kennedy Oo.’s share list Friday. To-day SHARES. J J 02 CO 7) Rubber (Dollar) c. c. c. c. Glenealy 2.80 3.10 2.80 3.00 Jeram K. 1.90 2.00 1.80 1.90 Sungei G. 3.20 330 3.15 3.25 Mining. Hitam Tin 2.9573 words
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Article49 1920-07-02 7 To-day’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $129 per picul, no business done; and for tin ore $129 per picul. no business done. Tin was quoted in London on July Ist at £249 10s spot, and £254 10» three months; on June 30th, £246 and £251.49 words
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Article98 1920-07-02 7 The output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the month of June was 627 hours, 83,000 yards, 674 piculs. The output of the Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., for the month of June was 804 piculs, hours worked 1,178, yards treated 155,000, value of output $64,000. The No.98 words
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Article16 1920-07-02 7 The following is an additional rubber output for June:— 8. 8. (Bertam) lbs 130,00016 words
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Article33 1920-07-02 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London on the 2nd inst, received to-day:— Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 10|d Smoked Sheet Is lid [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]33 words
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Article184 1920-07-02 7 Pbnang, July 2, 1920; SPT.pioo. No. 2 JO 00 > M. P. Tapioca $9.50 J Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Cosst 3 lbs. 5 0z)... sellers. Black Pepper $2l nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O nominal. Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $55 selleas184 words
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Article201 1920-07-02 7 PENANG, JULY 2, 1920. BEEF— ctsi Soup per catty 32 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 stew 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 50—60 do Tongue do 70 do Feet do Heart per catty 40 Liver do 70 Fillet201 words
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Advertisement129 1920-07-02 7 THE BURDEN LIFTED. Sciatica causee the most acute agony, making your life a burden, but if you don’t fight the disease, it will gradually gel a firmer and firmer hold on you —and then 1 There is only one tun weapon that you can use in your fight—and that weapon129 words
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Advertisement109 1920-07-02 7 I TANGYE’S I SEMI DIESEL ENGINES. I g g PROTECTED BY PATENTS. B B 1 1 o g o TO WORK ON ALL BRANDS OF CRUDE AND RESIDUAL H OILS, POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION GUARANTEED H FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO: g g Hottenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ld. S (Incorporated in109 words
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Advertisement1391 1920-07-02 8 iC mu PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Company, U I III VIA (INCORPORATED IN U.S.A.) ML W JMF JM*** WM* REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-PACIFICISERVICE. fif Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. AMfk s 8 COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 14th July 1920 TT 8 s VENEZUELA From Hongkong abtout 11th August 19201,391 words
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Advertisement956 1920-07-02 8 By using Hall’s Distemper your home can be made brighter, f healthier and more picturesque, at a cheaper cost than wall-paper tt and without u f the objectionable smell of paint. 1 I Hall’s Y*i I Distemper J (7'raJe Mark.) MtC. d 1 is deservedly the popular wall covering of956 words
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