Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 July 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-07-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 156. VOL. LXXVIII. FRIDAY, 9th JULY, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement551 1920-07-09 1 Obtainable everywhere wholesale from S n u Il HiIIKh I Ong Sam Leong Co., Penang. I EMPIRE j| F ES j i I Mooring Ropes, Etc., g j MANUFACTURED BY j j j d.H.&G. MAGGIE LTD., VISIBLE WRITING.—AII work from first to last is entirely visible. SS S SUNDERLAND. I551 words
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Advertisement23 1920-07-09 1 |IHE BEST CAR IN TOWN I I 1 2 WMwm o »Wf rauit LSoIe Agents S.S. F.M S* Ong Sam Leong a Co,23 words
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Article267 1920-07-09 2 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. The following is a list of the events in ■he programme for Penang Bisley, 1920, which commences on Saturday, July 17tb, ftt 3 pm., and will ba continued on Sunday July 25tb, Saturday July 31st, and Sunday, August Is*: Saturday, 17ih July, 3 p.m —(1)267 words
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Article227 1920-07-09 2 “B.” CLASS SINGLES DRAW. —3 A. C. Baker Bye —l5 G. Wright Motion Bye —30.3 F. N- Syer Bye —3 C. A. Padday Bye —3 M. J. B. Watt v. —l5 W. S. Dunn. —4 A. H. Elliot v.—3 P. G. Stirling. Ser. G. S. Glass v.227 words
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Article280 1920-07-09 2 Penang Cricket Club fielded two football teams last evening, the opposition being provided by the P.R.C-, at the Esplanade, and by St. Xavier’s Institution, on the School ground. The match with P. R. C. provided a splendid game, which was won by the Cricket Club by two goals to280 words
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Article407 1920-07-09 2 CO OPEELATIVE SCHEME. A special meeting will be held in the F M S Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Ju’y 14th, for the consideration of the following agenda:— 1. To consider and, if approved, accept the terms proposed by Government. 2. To appiove of the formation of a407 words
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Article129 1920-07-09 2 An echo of the collision which took place in Keppel Harbour, near the West wharf, and opposite godown No 3, between the Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Kuala and the Ho Hong Company’s vessel, the Hong Wan I, was heard in the Supreme Court, Singapore. It will be129 words
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Article117 1920-07-09 2 A NEW COMPANY APPROVED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 9. The annual meeting of Tebak Tin Fields was held yesterday. Mr. Chew Woon Poh, who presided, said since the closing of the accounts the capital of the company had been increased by $lOO,OOO. The report and117 words
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Article57 1920-07-09 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 9. The wedding was celebrated on Wednesday, in St. Andrew’s Cathedral, between Pilot Officer H. Farrell, now of Sungei Mahang Estate, Nilai, and Miss Ethel Annie Naylor, only daughter of Mrs. Naylor, of Derbyshire. Capt. R. S. Carroll gave away57 words
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Article913 1920-07-09 2 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Allahabad, June 28.—At the Allahabad High Court to day before Mr Justice Tudbull and a jury, the trial took place of Trumpeter Leo Walker of the 21st Lancer?, Meerut, on a charge of causing the death of Ragho Daaa, a Faquir, in a grove of913 words
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Advertisement157 1920-07-09 2 I STOCKS NOW ON HAND Momi Cases, Box Strapping, European Acetic Acid, Porcelain Cups, Fairbanks Scales, Mangles, Warehouse Trucks, Etc. Price» on Application McAlister Co., Ltd. Mwi TTW~*~~* iCHUBB'S! i SAFES, i A New Shipment of Book and Standard Quality Safes g just Arrived z B M For Prices and157 words
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Advertisement315 1920-07-09 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENT». POSITION WANTED. Advertiser, English, certificated Sectary, F. I 8. A. desires cl an° e present employers in S ravs Settlement for nintteen jears; sterdy and reliable good health, Box No. 271, c/o Pi DB n' Gazet’e. POSITIONS VACANT. A Gymnastic Instructor for the a. c. Union. Apply personally315 words
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Article12 1920-07-09 3 i—“ S T.” IN A NUTSHELL. burden on businessi—“ S T.” - 12 words
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Article277 1920-07-09 3 9.F.P.” Al the ugh it has escaped public attention go far, due to the fact that ib only came before Legislative Council on Monday, a rather interesting law is under discussion which indirectly bears upon the great question of compulsory service or voluntary service. This Bill is“ 9.F.P.” - 277 words
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Article191 1920-07-09 3 “M.T.” The debate at Monday’s Council meeting on the Education Bill had only one feature of note. Dr Lim Boon Keng presented a petition from the Penang Chinese which he bad to admit himself unable personally to support. The petition was against the clauses which require registration“M.T.” - 191 words
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Article319 1920-07-09 3 Shanghai, June 15—When Tuchun Chang Ching-yao of Hunan evacuated Changsha, the provincial capital on Friday night, his office and the yamen of the Civil Governor were set on fire. Local bandits looted the shops after themillitary governor was a safe distance away from the city and ransacked319 words
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Article166 1920-07-09 3 Sbangkai, June 16 —The Cuina Branch of the Pan-Pacific Union was formally inaugurated at a meeting of prominent Chinese and foreLn residents yesterday at the home of Mr. Tang Sbao-yi, Southern peace delegate. The constitution of the new association was adopted and office's elected. Six important committees to166 words
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Advertisement1015 1920-07-09 3 POSITIONS WANTED. FOR SAKE. Wanted billet by smart) Conductor. Motor Boat tor sale in good condition, personal references. Please reply For farther particulars please apply Box Box No’. 266, c/o Pinang Gazette. No. 258, c/o Pinang Gazette. J 252-10-7 1128-14 7 m f w Ex-service Head Clerk. Indian Tamil, 31,1,015 words
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Advertisement1210 1920-07-09 3 e NOTICE*. UNITED SERVICES GREAT MALAY PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL WAR fl l S < l A Tlo,, F 1 ASSOCIATION. MALAYA. 1 The Adjourned Nineteenth Annuel In p!lrßßance o( tbe re3olation paS!ed at > General Meeting ot this A«oci.bon will be Meeti of El Bervice men he f d at the1,210 words
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Article34 1920-07-09 4 Bence —On July 6, at Malacca, Olive» the wife of A L Bence, Garing Estate» Malacca, a girl. Thorougood.—Oa July 5, at Calbam, Rochalie Drive, Singapore, the wife of F Thorougbod, a daughter.34 words
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Article1584 1920-07-09 4 A lecture that justified the much abused term, interesting and instructive,” was delivered by Sir George Buchanan, at the Royal Society of Arts, under the presidency of the Right lien. E. S. Montagu, Secretary of State for India. The title was, The Ports of India, their administration and1,584 words
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Article1818 1920-07-09 4 The increase in the rent of houses within tbe scope of the Increase The Rent Re- Ben» Reetriotion Ordincommendations, ance, will ba confined to a 20 per cent advance upon the figure as it stood on December 31st, 1915, unless good reason can be shown for the1,818 words
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Advertisement198 1920-07-09 4 g w SOLE AGcNTS FOR .r g I Fraser and Chalmers. Ltd., Mining Machinery. g 1 Edison Swan Elec. C»., Ltd L’mps and Fans. g Henry Pool y Son, Ltd.. M .uhlng Machmes. g John I. Thornycroft Co H Ltd Motor Lorries. s .1 Paripan Ltd., Lacquer Enamel. g F.198 words
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Advertisement10 1920-07-09 4 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE STRAND. RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.10 words
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Miscellaneous17 1920-07-09 4 FILLIS’ GREAT CIRCUS, COMING WITH BIG NEW OPTION. Opening, Penang, "Thursday, 16tf> July, 1920, ENTIRE NEW OUTFIT.17 words
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Obituary22 1920-07-09 4 DEATH. Bond.—-On the 28th Jana, at Meadsbank, Egbam, Sarrey, Ethel, the beloved wife of F W Bond, Sangei Beai Mines, Suogei Beei.22 words
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Article251 1920-07-09 5 GOVERNOR COX OF OHIO. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] San Francisco, July 5. (n the 24th ballot, Governor Cox of Ohio received 429 votes, Mr. McAdoo 364, Mi. Palmer 178 and Mr. Davis 54. In the 25th ballot, the figures were Cox 424. McAdoo 364, Palmer 169 and Davis 58. Rival[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 251 words
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Article83 1920-07-09 5 HONOUR FROM CITY OF LONDON. Washington, July 6. Sir Auckland Geddes, on behalf of the City of London, presented a Sword of Honour to General Pershing at the Embassy. His Excellency said Britain would not forget those who proved themselves friends in the hour of need. General Pershing83 words
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Article153 1920-07-09 5 BRITAIN’S ATTITUDE. London, July 6. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Gershom Stewart, Mr. Cecil Harmsworth said the restoration to China of the bronze astronomical iinstouments taken by the’ Germans after the Boxer rebellion was provided for by the Versailles Treaty. He had no information153 words
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Article111 1920-07-09 5 A ROYAL VISIT. London, July 6. H M. the King laid the foundation stone of the extension of the University Buildings at Edinburgh, after which the Degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon H M. the Queen. The King, in a speech, said at the .ime when111 words
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Article39 1920-07-09 5 —Havas. Paris. July 6. —France’s proposals for International Postage, to be made at the Madrid International Conference on October Ist, are the doubling of the present rates, with liberty to surcharge according to the state of exchange.—Havas..—Havas. - 39 words
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Article174 1920-07-09 5 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S STATEMENT. [Reuter's Telegrams.] A London, July 6. Interviewed by the “Evening Standard’s” representative at Spa, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised that the Germans would not be permitted in any way to discuss the merits of the Peace Treaty and would not be allowed in any[Reuter's Telegrams.] A - 174 words
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Article58 1920-07-09 5 —Havas. Paris, July 6. —There was a further break in Paris exchange on London yesterday in the expectation that something favourable will come out of Spa. The rate opened at 45.45 francs against the closing price of 46.77 on Saturday. The improvement had a stimulating effect—Havas. - 58 words
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Article34 1920-07-09 5 AND PRICES GO UP. London, July 6. Home-killed meat was decontrolled yesterday, the first time since 1917. Prices immediately advanced 40 to 100 per cent. The buyers in Liverpool boycotted supplies.34 words
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Article38 1920-07-09 5 DUTY REDUCED. London, July 6. In the House of Commons, in the Budget debate, Mr. Chamberlain announced that he proposed to reduce the 50 per cent ad valorem duty on sparkling wines to 331 per cent.38 words
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Article88 1920-07-09 5 COMPARISON OF EXPENDITURE. London, July 6. A Treasury memorandum gives interesting comparisons of actual expenditure in 1913/14 and the estimates for 1919/20; for instance, national debt £24,500,000 and £335.000,000 respectively, fighting services £76,027,000 and £269,170,000, Civil Services £55,005,000 and £555,626,000, Revenue Departments £29,460,000 and £61,280,000, and gross expenditure88 words
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Article120 1920-07-09 5 -Ex. I have all along opined that common sense would prevail and obviate the adoption of financial measures calculated seriously to impair the national welfare. I will not say that Mr. Chamberlain has been “riding for a fall,” but if, as is generally supposed, he is not-Ex. - 120 words
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Article99 1920-07-09 5 London, June 1. —There is an extraordinary plague of venomous mosquitoes in Paris and district. A medical man told a representative of the Continental “Daily Mail” that he had never treated so many cases of mosquito bite so early in the summer. “Nor,” he added, “have I99 words
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Article8 1920-07-09 5 TURKS HARD PRESSED [Reuter’s Telegrams.] -Ex.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 8 words
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Article108 1920-07-09 5 ACCIDENT TO ROYAL TRAIN. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, July 5. A Bridgetown (Western Australia) message says an accident occurred to the train in which the Prince of Wales was travelling, whilst rounding a curve, two of the Royal saloons being thrown off the line. Nobody was hurt.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 108 words
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Article14 1920-07-09 5 London, July 6. The Admiralty has ordered the sale of 85 destroyers.14 words
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Article432 1920-07-09 5 SIR G. BUCHANAN’S LETTER CRITICISED. The “Pioneer’s” Baghdad correspondent telegraphs on June 27th With reference to Sir George Buchanan’s letter in the “Times,” an abstract of which has been issued by Reuter, the question which is asked in official and mercantile circles is By what right does he432 words
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Article128 1920-07-09 5 ORDERS CANCELLED EVERYWHERE. London, June 24. —Business firms are greatly perturbed over the wholesale cancellation of orders from everywhere. The United States and Japan had been thus acting for a loMg time and now the Chinese have commenced owing to the fall in the price of128 words
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Article43 1920-07-09 5 Lahore, June 29. —The Sikh League has passed a number of resolutions condemning the majority Hunter report, the attitude taken by the Indian Government and the British Cabinet, also protesting against their inadequate Sikh representation in the new Councils.43 words
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Article1576 1920-07-09 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. H.J. Harris has returned to Kuala Lumpur. Mr. P. Barnard Ford, of Klang, baa returned from leave. Mr. V.V. Lemberger, Managing Director of the United Engineers Ltd, Singapore, who was in Penang recently, has arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Mauleffinch are celebrating their1,576 words
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Article911 1920-07-09 6 R.T.” JAPANESE CONVICTED. The Western Sub-divisional Magistrate, Rangoon commenced the hearing of the case in which Mr Mackenzie, acting Chief Officer of the Rangoon Fire Brigade on behalf of himself and the other officers and men of the Brigade, charged Ko Ko Gyi alias Ah Ngoon—“ R.T.” - 911 words
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Advertisement142 1920-07-09 6 lADIIS’ announcement. The British Supply Agency beg to announce, and respectfully invite inspection of, a display at Room No. J, Grand Hotel, (above the Robinson Piano Company’s premises in Beach Street) of over 500 Robelengths exquisitely embroidered in most charming designs, and comprising Crepe-de-Chines, Shantung Silks, Silk Voiles, Silk Chiffons,142 words
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Advertisement447 1920-07-09 6 (MB HEALS mm On Boy’s Hands. Spread to Body. Coulji Not Sieep. p p “My little boy had pimples break out on his hands and they itched very badly. They started spreading so ■BK W that soon he had them over his body. a They were bad weeping pimples and447 words
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Miscellaneous219 1920-07-09 6 IMPERIAL pa 7a u HI EMPIRE THEATRE, PENANG ROAD. From THURSDAY Bth, to SUNDAY 11th JULY, 1920. In the Second House at 9-15 p. m. Gaumont British Filin presents Aure’e Sydney as 5 Reel» ULTUS Bee s lu the Secret of the Night (Series No, 3) A tuarvellom and spectacular219 words
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Article519 1920-07-09 7 dr WU'S advice to u. s. and CHINA. Marqais Okuma’s view» on the AngloJapanese Alliance are very sound—from the Japanese standpoint.” declared Dr Wu Ting-fang just before he sailed for Japan. This alliance has proved very useful to Japan in the past, and I cannot blame the Japanese519 words
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227 1920-07-09 7 A case before the Singapore Rent Board related to ♦he upper floor of 2, Kirk Terrace. A Mrs de Souza, who said she had arrived from Bombay a little time back, was present to conduct her own case against the application of the principal227 words
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Article135 1920-07-09 7 Penang, July 9, 1920. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), London Demand Bank ...2/3 29/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3/8 3 Credit ...3/4 7,8 3 Documentary ...2/4 31/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 118 3 days’ sight Private 125 Bombay Demand Bank 118 Madras Demand Bank 118 3 days'135 words
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Article980 1920-07-09 7 HIGHLAND S LOWLANDS. INCREASED DIVIDENDS The fourth annual general meeting of the Highlands and Lowlands Para Rubber Company, Ltd, was held on June Ist in the Council of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 31, Eastcheap, E C, Sir Frank Swebtenham, GOMG, O H, (the Chairman), presiding. The Chairman said The Ayer980 words
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Article671 1920-07-09 7 RESULTS SATISFACTORY. The tenth annual general meeting of the Merlimau Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on May 31st at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, EC, Mr A H Bagnall (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said the results of the past year’s working have beed quite satisfactory.671 words
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Article185 1920-07-09 7 Penang, July 9, 1920. SP. Tapioca No. 2 $7 751 nominal. M. P. Tapioca $B.OO n’ing doing. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb«. 6 oz) sellers. Black Pepper $2l nominal. White Pepper nominal. Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O nominal. Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of185 words
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Article126 1920-07-09 7 The following are the latest quotations io Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day E Ĕ SHARES. <» J> a "5 3 BQ UQ BQ Rubber (Dollar) sc. c. c. Indragiri 10.75 11.25 10.50 11.00 Lunas 15.25 15.50 15.00 15.25 Scudai 10.00 10.25 9.50 10.00 ex Mining.126 words
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Article40 1920-07-09 7 Messrs F G Taylor and Co, Ltd, have received a cable from London, dated July 6th, advising prices Rubber 2/- per lb. Copra £46 10s per ton. Black Pepper 6|d per lb. Tapioca £1 4s 6d per cwt.40 words
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Article58 1920-07-09 7 Yesterday’s quotation for raw tin in Penang was $129.75 per picul, buyers, tin ore $129.75 per picul. Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £249 spot, and £256 10s three months on the 7th, £247 10s and £255. To-day’s quotation for raw tin in Penang was $l3O per58 words
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Article21 1920-07-09 7 The output of the Ulu Piah Mine for June, was 362 piculs, sluicing 300 piculs and tributors 62, piculs.21 words
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Article170 1920-07-09 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for June:— Allenby lbs 09, eg Anglo Sumatra 77,902 Asahau 62,488 Anglo-Malay 127,546 Bikam 34,500 Broome 41,462 Bah Lias 116,186 Bila Sumatra 41,493 Bandar Sumatra 47,250 Central Sumatra 24,877 Changkat Salak 90,000 Emerald 60,491 Elphil 26,688 Eastern Sumatra 42,120 Glen Bervie 35,980170 words
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Article42 1920-07-09 7 The Band w»ll play the fallowing programme uf mu-tic at the Esplanade, from 6 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Terpischote ...Bilton 2. H>awatba ...Moret 3. Selection Robbie Burns ...Elliot 4. Waltz Bella Ni a ...Trotera 5. March To The Front ...Hume42 words
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Article321 1920-07-09 7 Writing to the M.M. H a correspondent Bays -There has been much written and spoken lately shout the low price which we are compelled to accept for our robber nowadays, whilst almost every other commodity is at doable or treble its pre war price. Many suggestions321 words
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Article92 1920-07-09 7 Tho Singapore rubber market firmed up somewhat, early this week, but at t-he opening of the Auctions on Wrduesd y morning it was dull. Standard Sheet sold at 75| and 76| c nts an advance of 4| cent? on the »e k, while Standard Crepe at the92 words
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Article277 1920-07-09 7 New York, June 1. —Business on the whole in the crude rubber market during the past week was fairly active* The inquiry was mostly confined to small quantities and was of a routine character but afforded a steady outlet. Prices manifested a firm tone and slight277 words
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Article242 1920-07-09 7 Mr. Bridgeman, Parliamentary Secretary, Board of Trade (Oswestry, C.U.), replying to an inquiry addressed by Mr. C. Palmer (The Wrekin, Ind.) to the Prime Minister, whether his attention had been called to the fact that to the dumping of American and French tires was attributed the242 words
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Article274 1920-07-09 7 YbSTXBDAY’s AnBIVALf. Koemai, Dutch, 165, Asahao, KP M, general. Pin Seng, Matthews, 378, Singapra, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Falatria, de Mille, 2.771, Bangkok, G H Slot atd Co, general. To-day's Arrivau. Eilora, Ohidley, 2,567, Singapore, Islay Kerr Co, general. Malacca Maru, x Tenmhashi, 3,209, Kobe, Paterson, Simona, <fc274 words
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Article26 1920-07-09 7 1,798 coolies arrived to day per es. Tara. 678 go to Palm Jerejak for quarantine. The balance proceed to Port Swettenham for qaaran’ine there.26 words
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Article285 1920-07-09 7 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar,Bagan Serai, Taiping, I Ipoh, Batu Gajab. Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, )-7.15 a.m. Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, 6 p.m. Malacca, Johore, Singapore and Hongkong j Parit Bud tar and Bagan Serai By train also !0.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m.285 words
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Article31 1920-07-09 7 Despatched. Delivered. Mail “E” May 22nd Jane 15 h Mad “u May 19cb Jone 17th Mail “G May 29'h Jare Mail H A” June sth Joly sth31 words
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Article19 1920-07-09 7 The homeward mail by the Tees a clo-fe at 10 a.m. tc-morrow; pillar-boxei 9 am. to-morrow a19 words
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Advertisement55 1920-07-09 7 WHY BE MISERABLE. with constipation or liverishnesk' when Pinkettes are all you need to set matters right? These dainty little laxatives act as gently as natures cure Biliousness, sick headaches, foul-smelling breath; prevent Diarrhoea and Dysentery; relieve Piles. Of druggists everywhere, or post free, 90 cents the vial, from Dr.55 words
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Advertisement1357 1920-07-09 8 PO l wiiM a I PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Company, Ktß] 1 1 Sil I N DIA REGULAR C MONT^Y E r K J A Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. 8 8 COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 14th July 1920 AND a s VENEZUELA From Hongkong abtout 11th August1,357 words
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Advertisement313 1920-07-09 8 SSfi I By uaing Hall’s Distemper your home can be made brighter, f healthier and more picturesque, i f at a cheaper cost than wall-paper B and without V a the objectionable smell of paint. I Hall’s I ii Distemper L/ H (Tradt Mark.} s a is deservedly the popular313 words
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