Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 February 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1921-02-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1533. No. 28. VOL. LXXIX. FRIDAY. 4th FEBRUARY, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement441 1921-02-04 1 Obtainableevcrywherewholesalefrom Otif Sam Laong Co., Penang I M IN IM AX 3 buy a 3, re _ex fi l9^ s SRATNu SIMPLICITY. —No experience is necessary to. use the appliance. 3t| z feSSI 3 I SO I EFFECTIVENESS.—Fire Brigades are rapidly adopting it for first aid U jfeh4 W, B441 words
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Advertisement16 1921-02-04 1 THtBESI CARih 10Wit J m. < mon gmg Seto Altaata XS. a F.B.S. On« B«m Leons 00,16 words
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Article1452 1921-02-04 2 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mrs. J. Jacques, who has been staying in Perak some months, will be shortly leaving for England. A new Assistant Surveyor has been appointed to Kuala Kangsar. and will be taking up duties shortly. The engagement is announced of Mr. II C. Bathurst, F.M.S. Civil Service, to Miss1,452 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article419 1921-02-04 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.] Sir, —Notices in the Press during the past few days have invited letters to Mr. Duncan’s Committee from such planters as have lost tbeir employment as a result of the present condition of the Rubber Market. Doubtless a fund will be419 words
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Article36 1921-02-04 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 4. Singapore rubber auctions opened firm, with many buyers. Sheet fetched 35 cents, but sagged before the close. Crepe reached 36 K cents. Copra declined to $l2.36 words
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Article22 1921-02-04 2 (From our own Correspondent). Singapore, February 4. A Chinese towkay was robbed o $2,000 in a train near Bukit Panjang22 words
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Article171 1921-02-04 2 Lahore, February 2.—A London cable of January 29th to the “Civil and Military Gazette” gives the following results of that day’s second round in the English Cup matches. Brighton and Hove Albion o, Cardiff City o. Huddersfield Town I, Bradford o. Southend United I, Blackpool o. Chelsea171 words
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Advertisement357 1921-02-04 2 position vacant. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. 1 caHei tripod and 4 slides. $lOO or offers, Wanted for Estate Agency Department Apply 9, E& O Hotel. TllG Exchangee >f F. M.S. Mercantile Firm, an experienced Assistant (British). Only those possessing Will be Closed On Itl-.c od qualifications and credentials need NOTICES. apply. State357 words
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Article772 1921-02-04 3 ADMINISTRATION IN 1919-20. Delhi, January 19.—The administration report on the working of Railways in India for the jear 1919-20 has been issued tc-dny in two volumes of 40 and 300 pages, respectively, the latter being purely a col* lection of statistics bearing out, in detail, tbe general observations772 words
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Advertisement1385 1921-02-04 3 POSITIONS VACANT. NOTICES. Temporary Bin Collector waived. p re iN THE EBTfITE RE MR ROBERT EDWARD < Don’t Leave the Driving {ereuce will be given to one with experience ncnCACcn < c a x ca if J Vl good refer nces. Security requited, FORD, DECEASED. a JCftt tO Start Up1,385 words
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Advertisement49 1921-02-04 3 THAT HEADACHY FEELING arising from constipation, liverishness, or bile, gives place to a sense of clear-headed freshness and general physical comfort when msssg have gently cleansed and stimulated the digestive system. Pinkettes are sold by chemists, also post free, 90 the vial, from Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Singapore (H/6).49 words
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Advertisement273 1921-02-04 3 Pritchard Co., Ltd., < (Incorporated in tfje Straits Settlements) PE.NANG A IPOH. h NEW GOODS FOR THE CHINESE NEW YEAR > Ha,s Christys Townends Double Terais in Pale Castor. Steel, Fawn and Pearl /wg fete Christy’s and Towu'X ->. ends Soft Felt Hat colours as above. Townends White Cork Topees273 words
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Article19 1921-02-04 4 Cardoza. —On February 1, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr atd Mrs Herbert P Cardoza, a daughter.19 words
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Article1206 1921-02-04 4 Unemployed'planters’* is the thetne of a correspondent, who emphasises the importance of discrimina’ion in dealing with cases in two categories, the planter who is thrown out of work by the slump in rubber, and the planter who has been brought to a similar pass by a slump of1,206 words
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Article1777 1921-02-04 4 The Wellington Koos are much in the limelight in London The The Wellington young Chinese AmbasKoos’ Success. sador’s career is discussed and adorned with a wealth of detail, occasionally as amusing as it is interesting. His success however, is obvious, and that of his wife may be1,777 words
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Advertisement159 1921-02-04 4 I THE I PORT OF MANCHESTER I MARINE INSURANCE CO., (1919) LTD agents: I BE H R A CO I PENANG. I v > < C-t I 1x.,.., Fl.ifzl I iJeves r laia l B T a THE MOST I I EFFECTIVE I I DISINFECTANT U ;R E SOLD IN159 words
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Advertisement9 1921-02-04 4 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE. STRAND, RANGOON. BROTHERS, Proprietors.9 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous34 1921-02-04 4 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water To-day. 11.2 a.m. 5.3 am. 10,45 p.m, 4.43 p.m. To-morrow. 11.3 a.m. 5.3 a.m, 11,20 p.m. 5.35 p.m. Sunday, 12.6 neon 6 9 n.m 11.54 p.m. 6,13 p.m34 words
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Obituary39 1921-02-04 4 DEATH. Kennedy. —Ou 4tb January, at Wind ermere, Noi man McLeod Kennedy, aged thirty-five, lave Captain Army Ordnance Corps, second much-loved son of Mr and Mrs James Young Kennedy, formerly of Penang, and beloved husband of Wini Led Kennedy.39 words
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Article1112 1921-02-04 5 GERMANY’S DECISION, [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Berlin, February 1. The statement by the Foreign Minister, H?rr Von Simms, in the Reichstag, to-day, w awaited with excited interest. Yesterday, t._-- Cabinet was summoned to consider the A notes, embodying the decisions of the Pvts Conference, and lasted till a late hour,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,112 words
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Article185 1921-02-04 5 THE JUDGMENT. London, February 1. In the appeal by Murphy (the Cork man who was sentenced to death for participation in an ambush), in the King’s Bench Division, in Dublin, the Chief Justice delivered a unanimous ju igment, declaring that the Court had no power to give185 words
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Article94 1921-02-04 5 A NEW SCHEME. London, February 1. Better bousing conditions for the Highland crofter is promised as the result of a new scheme of financial assistance combining a -subsidy to the crofter by the Scottish Board of Health, ranging from £lOO to £l3O, and loans by the Scottish Board94 words
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Article75 1921-02-04 5 London, February 1. The Prince of WaL s was welcomed by cheering thousands at Brighton, when h motored to Paicham Downs and unveiled the memodal to Hindus and Sikhs who perished in the war. In a speech, H R H -aid in the ordinary com Ba75 words
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Article276 1921-02-04 5 EFFECTS OF REPARATIONS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 1. Mr W H Booth, Vice-President of the New York Guaranty Trus’, interviewed in London, said American plans to assist in the reconstruction of Europe were based on the expectation of a shorter period of German indemnity payments, and in view[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 276 words
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Article39 1921-02-04 5 THE CONTRACT FACTOR. Washington, February 1. Giving evidence before the Senate Naval Committee, Admiral Coontz declared tha* six months’ suspension of shipbuilding operations would involve the Government in at least $10,000,000 extra expenditure in compensating the contractors.39 words
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Article42 1921-02-04 5 Washington, February 1. State Department officials s’ate that the Japan-American negotiations will have to be left to the Harding Administration for completion, as the solation of the longstanding question will require more time than remains to the present Government.42 words
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Article29 1921-02-04 5 Washington, January 1, Senator Harding has requested President Wilson to call a special session of the Senate on March 4, for bis inauguration, in accordance with custom.29 words
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Article42 1921-02-04 5 Washington, February 1. President Wileon has formally disap proved the recommendation of the Attorney-General, to commue the sentence on Mr Eugene Debs, the Socialist, who is undergoing ten years in a penitentiary for vi lation of the espionage law,42 words
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Article50 1921-02-04 5 THE BOMBAY SCHOOLS. Bombay, February 1. The non-cooperation propaganda is intensifying in Bombay, where 750 students are leaving college. Two schools are in the non-coopera‘ion movement, cf which one advised the students to engage in propaganda in the villages, and the other seeks to start a National College immediately.50 words
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Article42 1921-02-04 5 Bombay, January 30 The Kohinoor millhands have resumed. Another Mill Affected. Bombay, January 30. Uneasiness continues with regard to the situation in the mill area. The employee» of the weaving department of the Century Mill struck for higher wages.42 words
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Article99 1921-02-04 5 London, February 1. A Daily Express article eulogises the charms of Mrs Wellington Koo, whom it describes as “western to the fingertips.’’ She is always dressed in the latest Paris ci cations, no society function is complete without her and her sister, Coun etß Kan. Both sisters99 words
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Article248 1921-02-04 5 MR KELLAWAY’B OPTIMISM. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, February 1. Mr F G Kellaway, speaking at Preston, said he was h' p fal that the trade recovery would not now be long delayed. Foreign markets Lad been glutted with dear goods, but these were being steadily disposed of. The world’s[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 248 words
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Article229 1921-02-04 5 DE CONTROL IN MARCH, London, February 1. In view of the increased output and the -lackened home demand, and the fact that xport prices are now approximately the same as home prices, the Government has decided to de-control coal from March 1 All restrictions as regards pithead229 words
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Article178 1921-02-04 5 BOARD OF TRADE’S SCATHING REPORT. London, February 1. The Board of Trade’s second report attacks the Od Trusts, and states that the present cost of production of fuel oil does not justify the present prices. That the producers are exploiting the consumers, owing to the large demand,178 words
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Article29 1921-02-04 5 BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP London, February 1. At the Na‘ional Sporting Club, over 20 rounds, for the Bantamweight Championship, Jim Higgins (Scotland) the holder, beat Kid Symonds (Pljmou’b), on points.29 words
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Article61 1921-02-04 5 BRITISH FIRM’S BIG CONTRACT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 1. Messrs Armstrong, Whitworth Coy have entered into an agreement with the Russian Trade Delegation for the repair of practically the whole of Russia’s locomotives The commencement of the work depends upon the ratification of the Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement, Unquestionably[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 61 words
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Article43 1921-02-04 5 AN EXAGGERATED REPORT. London, February 1, Reuter learns from an authoritative “ource that the report of a mutiny by General Wrangel’s troops in Gallipoli is without foundation. There was disorder on January 12, bat it was immedi ately stopped without bloodshed.43 words
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Article33 1921-02-04 5 —Vale, Paris, Febuary I,—The French police are investigating the underhand dealings of everal foreigners, mostly Russians who are suspected of b< ing Soviet agents. Two arrests have been made-—Vale, - 33 words
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Article30 1921-02-04 5 2,000 GREEKS SURRENDER. London, Febraary 1. The Greek L‘ gation announces that 2,000 armed Turks, headed by Edhem Bey, sarren dered to the Greek army in Asia Minor.30 words
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Article90 1921-02-04 5 AN ANALYSIS. Loondon, February 1. With ref. recce to the nervr usness aroused by the use of a small percentage of Chinese flour in tbe manufacture of bread, as the result of two samples taken at ran dem by the Wheat Commission, an analytical examination is distinctly reasuring;90 words
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Article34 1921-02-04 5 London, January 1. The subscriptions received by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, in London, on account of the China famine relief fund uowtotal £16,896, including £lO5 from the Chinese Central Railways.34 words
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Article25 1921-02-04 5 London, February 1, The subscriptions to the recent issue of the Amalgamate! Trading Industrial Corporation are being returned, with 10 per cent interest.25 words
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Article23 1921-02-04 5 Bangkok, January 31. The rice control has been abolished. [This news was published on Wednesday, from our Bangkok correspondent23 words
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Article160 1921-02-04 5 A general Committee meeting of the United Services Great War Association of Malaya will be held in the Selangor Club on Sunday, Feb 6tb, at 11 am Among the items on the Agenda are The Chairman’s report of progre-8 to consider the alteration of160 words
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Article130 1921-02-04 5 The case in which Mr D J Broadrick was charged with committing a rash act bi shooting at a Hylam servant and woundit g him, at the Crescent Flats Singapore in December last »a< concluded in the Seccn Court, the accused being found guilty of nt g'iget130 words
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Article333 1921-02-04 5 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 4. The weather was again excellent, and the going good, and there whs a larger attendance on tbe second day of the Selar gor Races. Luckman Suspended.Luckman was suspended for the remainder of the Meeting by the Racing333 words
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Article73 1921-02-04 5 The following are results iu the P. C. C. tennis tournament. Single Handicap Class “A.” —15.3 A. K. A. B. Terrell beat —15.3 T. M. Shervington 9-7; 7-5. Single Handicap Class “B.” 15 C. I). 1). Hogan beat —.3 11. T. Clark 6-4; 1-6: 6-4;73 words
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Article52 1921-02-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 4. H.M.S. Malaya beat the Singapore Cricket Club at Rugby by 11 points to nothing, in an excellent game, the feature of which was the splendid passing of both teams. The Malaya was illuminated at night, and presented an52 words
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54 1921-02-04 5 Amount previously acknowledged 1156,417.31 Mr. Yong Yin Chooi §2O Collection per O. Hotel Penang Mr. G. D. F. Sinclair 115 Mr. E. A. Mareks 15 $156,457.31 Total amount paid into the OverseaChinese Bank, Ltd., Penang $156,457.31 Total Amount remitted $154,937.64. Lim Eu Ton. lion.54 words
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Article28 1921-02-04 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 4. The report of Maynard Co., Ltd., shows a profit of $66,000. A dividend of 10 per cent is proposed.28 words
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Article820 1921-02-04 6 MAI{Q UIS OK UMA FAVOUR S A NAVAL HOLIDAY. Tokio, January 13. —The responsibility for the competition in armaments lies with Great Britain and the United States and the first steps toward a naval holiday or any similar scheme for the reduction of naval armaments, must come820 words
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Advertisement553 1921-02-04 6 I RUSTIKOL T The Artistic Wood (j I preservative I I fUade in Four Standard Shades i j proof against White Ants, Dry Rot etc., in Timber. f ’*4 y Used by Hundreds of Es- S .1 Pl fates throughout Malaya. A ™^—_a_-_ I lift L. K fhanufactured by the553 words
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Advertisement292 1921-02-04 6 TANGYE'S PUMPS. All Sizes in Stock. High and Low Lift. i Eri iS! I zJ4> I 8 For Full Particulars Apply to: I Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd I (incorporated in Straits Settlements) I ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, g I M PENANG. g 8 I V B Hill I BM 111 111 M292 words
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Article210 1921-02-04 7 S.F.P,” W. O.’S TIFFIN AND SHIP AT HOME About thirty warrant officers from H.M.S. Malaya were the guests to tiffin at the Europe Hotel, Singapore. The hou’ble the Acting Colonial Secretary, Sir Williim Murison, presided, and following the loyal toast?, Sir William proposed the toast of“ S.F.P,” - 210 words
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Article33 1921-02-04 7 H MS. Malaya is exported to arrive here about the I2th inst. The official programme «nd time table of launches, etc, will be published in this paper on Wednesday next.33 words
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Article248 1921-02-04 7 Entertained iy the Sultan of Johore Ou Friday last, H M S Merlin, of the Admiralty Survey Department, under Lieut. Commander Garbett, went into the Srraits of Johore, and anchored ofi Johore Bahru. It is said that she will remain in those waters for some time,248 words
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Article269 1921-02-04 7 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Perlis for Kantang (Trang). Tara for Porb Swettenham Singapore. Kedah for Dindings and Sitiawan. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Expictxd Arrival!. Be'jan, Amsterdam, sth. Egra, Singapore, sth. Ehphanta, Singapore, sth. Edavana, Rangoon, 6th. Oaufs, Singapore, 6'h, Kvight of the Girter, L’pool, 6th. Alipore, London, 7>h. Tara, Singapore,269 words
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Article121 1921-02-04 7 The following are the latest quotations »r Messrs. Kennedy <fc Co.’s share list— Yesterday. To-day. SHARES. 5 5 g ,5 "3 o SC 72 0C a 2 Rubber (Dollar) 5 c. c. c. c. Kedah R. 2.50 2.75 2.75 3.00 K.-Sidim 2.30 2.35 2.35 240 Mining. Jelantoh121 words
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Article70 1921-02-04 7 The following is an additional rubber output January Ayer Kuning F.M.S. lbs 55,500 Bradwall 27,472 Bagan Serai 26,000 Batak Rabit 31,000 Cicely 49,200 Dennistown 35,727 F.M.S. 97,600 Holyrood 13,200 Highlands <fc Lowlands 90 736 Klabang 18,653 Krian Plantations 30,000 K. L. 106,000 Penang 140,000 Rubana 76,000 Sabrang 63,00070 words
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Article29 1921-02-04 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London on February Ist Plantation Ist latex crepe Is Id Smoked Sheet 10|d [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.)29 words
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Article40 1921-02-04 7 Tin was quoted in London on Feb 2nd, at £163 spot, and £169 three months, Tin was quoted in London yesterday’s at £156 spot, £162 three months. Yesterday qiota’ion for tin ore in Penang was $79 p-ir picul40 words
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Article14 1921-02-04 7 Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., January, output 1,350 piculs, yardage 284,500 cubic yards14 words
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Article190 1921-02-04 7 Penang, February 4, 1921 SP. Tapioca $6.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $7.25 sellers. Cold leaf $72 sellers Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $l7 nominal White Pepper s3o} nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $4O sellers Cloves $7B nominal Nutmegs 80s $40.00 sellers 110 s190 words
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Article59 1921-02-04 7 Feb s—Ciicket, PC C v C B C, Esplanade. Feb 7—Taiping Ice Co, Ltd, Extraordinary Meeting, Feb 8 and 9—Bank Holidays, Chinese New Year. Feb 8 and 9—Cricket, Pdnang v Perak, Esplanade, Feb 12—Batu Lintang Rubber, Co, L’d, Statutory Meeting, 12-30 p.m, F«b 15—Court of Appeal, Penang. Feb59 words
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Article50 1921-02-04 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the E-planade to-day from 6 p.m. 1 One Step ...How do you do Miss Ragtime...Hirrch 2 Selection ...Cheep ...Hume 3 Waltz ...The Chocolate Soldier ...Strau s 4 Fox Trot ...Never Refuse ...Rivera 5 Galop ...Mail Coach ...Lecooq50 words
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Advertisement130 1921-02-04 7 I THERUSH I I Yesterday To=day I Unprecedented. I Because the Public is quick to See j I the Advantage of purchasing goods I marked at our prices, I Less 50 per cent. I They are delighted and so are we. >»♦»< I Remember! Last Two Days Only, I Saturday130 words
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Advertisement208 1921-02-04 7 I REMEMBER SA L E I €nds on lOtlj 3eb. j I Miss not tfjis I Opportunity I j Come in tinje <§ don't be late. j IWASSIAMULL -1 lASSOMULL i Co., I 20, 22, 22A, Beach Street, g g Phone 626. g Our Grand Cheap Clearance SALE Great chance208 words
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Miscellaneous237 1921-02-04 7 u i HI IlimiHl L.-Tl -'J'MrsnHHMmSSOHmMBaHmMMaMBMBB I ANOTHER GRAND ATTRACTION TOR FOUR NIGHTS AT THE M PFsi i PICTURE Im E. IA L palace THEATRE PENANG ROAD. I From Thursday, 3rd to Sunday 6th February, 1921. In the Second House at 9-15 p.m. The MoBt-t«lked of Production 6 Reels Merchant237 words
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Advertisement1262 1921-02-04 8 'O rA IWBIA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Company, f' B 1\)11 3 (INCORPORATED in U.S. A.> 3? RmF REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-FACIi SERVICE. Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San nets co. AND s 8 ECUADOR From Hongkong about 23rd Feb 1921 A l ar ir T l s s COLOMBIA From1,262 words
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Advertisement474 1921-02-04 8 I STOCKS NOW ON HAND I Momi Cases, Box Strapping, European Acetic Acid, Porcelain Cups, Fairbanks Scales, Mangles, Warehouse Trucks, Etc. Prices on Application McALISTER Co., Ltd. BANKS •HARTBRKB RANK RF IRRIA, AUSTRALIA ANB BHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853 Paid up Capital 13,000,000 Reserve Fund <3,500,000 Reserve474 words
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Advertisement351 1921-02-04 8 INI MRRRANTILR BANK BP I«|(I LIMITBR. HR«orporaf»d i» lijlatd), Authorised Capital £3,000,00# ■ubscribed Capital 1,800,000 FUd-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund; and Undivided Profits 1,146,400 Boa d of Directors. R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Kyrle, Biq H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chalmer», E« Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael, GOBI,351 words
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