Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 February 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1921-02-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333 No. 39. VOL. LXXIX. FRIDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement467 1921-02-18 1 I Obtainable everywhere wholesale from j iii fal 2 Oof S«m Leong Co., Penang a Rosss i a I AUKS HEAD! PILSENER I 4 natural tonic water recommended J BY THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. i H Ol frtjF 1 I s n i tse lf a Palatable Effervescing Drink and Blends467 words
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Advertisement21 1921-02-18 1 > THE BEST CAR IN TOWN :> I ‘L(jy<C Mi. jn-• I 1 Bala AganU S.S. F M,S> I Ong Sam L«ong 00,21 words
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Article2069 1921-02-18 2 THE OTHER COMMUNITIES. In submitting a memorandum drawn up by Mr. S. Fung, to the Hon. Secretary of the Select Committee appointed in connection with the reform of the Federal Council, the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce states that it is in agreement with the suggestion2,069 words
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Article359 1921-02-18 2 l he American War Secretary advocates the construction of a sea level canal through Panama or Nicaragua to supplement the present Panama Canal on the ground that fifteen years hence the canal will be inadequate to handle the world’s commerce. The U. S. A. Commission which decided359 words
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Advertisement188 1921-02-18 2 Pritchard Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in tlje Straits Settlements) Royal Cnfidd 8 h. p. Fitted with /1(11 TM ie infield Ja ill IJU Patent two 3?Mr_ speed and free Engine Gear. Chasse-Enfi- 'AiĔht /7/ design, Body, Coach w Built, painted t V /'7 Stand ar d Colour. sidc-Gar Combination. The New188 words
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Advertisement407 1921-02-18 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION VACANT, Good Mechanical and General Draught man, wanted for Eogineet’s Otfic P gniS Good Salary to Capable man. Apply*2* copies of references to B>x c/o Pinang Gazette, CHARCOAL FOR SALE. Delivery Penang or Tehfe L, nn *pply to Alpha Bernam Estate Tell' Anson. 1 IQk PENANG SALES407 words
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Article161 1921-02-18 3 ADMISSION AT RAILWAY’ INQUEST. London, February 3.—During the inquest on the Welsh railway disaster, a boy clerk named Thompson gave evidence that lie had oi-easionally worked the tablet instrument at Ahermule station, although he was not authorised to do so. On this occasion lie got the tablet161 words
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Article132 1921-02-18 3 AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE. February 3.—Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday paid a surprise visit to Norwich with the object of visiting the relief works for the unemployed. They inspected the new loadways under construction, and also the Corporation’s new house-buil-ding scheme. A number of people were132 words
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Article197 1921-02-18 3 y-ndon, January 29,—Jury women's tost appearance in the Divorce Court is occasioning a great deal of controversy A most unsavoury case was tned b\ a mixed jury of six men and ■six women, and ended in the jury disagreeing. Counsel Sir Marshall Hall who was very embarrassed197 words
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Article125 1921-02-18 3 .—“S. 0.” Pattani has experienced the biggest floods for many years. A Motor Launch coming back from Yala when the river was flooded and the water running fast in trying to overtake and pass a floating raft in the new river hit a bridge and the current.—“S. 0.” - 125 words
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Article119 1921-02-18 3 Wit and w r isdoin from the American Press. “Rice,” remarks a trade journal, “requires more moisture than any other cereal.” What about wild oats? The Allies were unable to cook Constantine’s goose in (rreece. Evidently several other things must be banished before war is abolished.119 words
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Article245 1921-02-18 3 A TRAMWAY TEA-CUP STURM. For reasons that were quite insufficient the conductors and drivers of the Siamese Tramway Co., did not turn up to work this morning, says the “Siam Observer" of February 11. With the aid of the inspectors and of operators from the S. E. C.245 words
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Article59 1921-02-18 3 CONSOLIDATION ISSUE PENDING. Holders of Federal Malay States 0 per cent. Loan repayable on May Ist, may be interested to learn that Government is contemplating applying to the Secretary of State for permission to issue a new loan which would piovide for conversion of existing loans59 words
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Article150 1921-02-18 3 In the opinion of cigar merchants Mr. Chamberlain’s expectation of an increased revenue of £50(1,000 from the super-tax on cigars is likely to be disappointed. There are big stocks in the hands of the retailers, who have a difficulty in disposing of them even at pre-Budget prices.150 words
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Article269 1921-02-18 3 A business man called in the other day at a meeting of the Railway Rates Advisory Committee, and asked how long it would be before the work is completed. “With all the barristers who are here,” came the comment, “I think it will be a*long time."269 words
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Advertisement816 1921-02-18 3 POSITIONS VACANT, NOTICES. A Qu Electrical Engineer, wanted. 'Till? I? IT DA HI? lIA HP IM Apply to: —Tbe «anger Besi Mine», Ltd, *l*l} EUKUTL HV IDL SINGAPORE. Good Chinese Clerk wanted for The Management beg to anMining Office at Krol,. Must ouuce that tlle New Ladies’and Gents’ Dressing Rooms816 words
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Advertisement30 1921-02-18 3 Peter Dawsons scotch «•Mt WIT OLDEST BEST frlartijn Phone 348. ~~n~~ Tflf n Our Special Double-Sided Stencilled 1 Japanese Grass Mats 'I Size 3'xff 6'x6' 9'xl2' I2'xl2' T »•< Daibutsu, Penang.30 words
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Miscellaneous351 1921-02-18 3 All Roads will lead to Penang Road for the Tit Bits Entertainment AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL UNION IN AID OF THE China Famine Floods Relief Fund FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th February, 1921 COMMENCING AT 9 P. M.351 words
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Article1364 1921-02-18 4 The assumption by Mr, J, R, Clynes of the leadership of the Labocr Party io Parliament is a political portent of st me significance. His predecessor, Mr W Adamson, has ltd the Party cf 60 Labour men elected in 1918 without making many serious1,364 words
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Article1398 1921-02-18 4 We offer no apology for returning to the vexed question of passage Passage Rates rates, recently increased Again. by the various Companies whose lines cater for the Eastern traffic. In a contemporary, the "Pioneer,” a correspondent alludes to the great concern expressed by the public at the1,398 words
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Article56 1921-02-18 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, February 18. —Sporting circles are very enthusiastic over the coining matches with a Singapore team. Four Batavia papers and the “Press Bureau Aneta” have offered a silver oak wreath for the winner of the Singapore-Java match. A programme of amusements has56 words
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Article62 1921-02-18 4 SELANGOR V. PERAK After a practice hockey match on d" Kuala Lumpur Padang, the Selangoi team to play Perak in Kuala Lumpui on Saturday was chosen by a sm.i committee. Goal.—L.lE Hart. Ba< D. P. Topham and A. E. HolmenBrown, Halves—E. Bagot, R. Cromie and A. E. Rambaut.62 words
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Article82 1921-02-18 4 The. following are the winners in tl‘« P.C-C. bowls tournament just concluded:— Championship.—G. Wright Amt l l runner-up J. M. Chalmers (d). Championshij» Pairs.—A. Lm< and F. N. Syer. j Double Handicap.—E. G. Bird and W. 11. Threlfall. T Teams of Four. —H. Parry, G. Southam, G.82 words
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Article66 1921-02-18 4 The following are results in tl" 1 C. tenuis tournumeut:- Uli Championship- —K. beat. C. O. Tyndale Powell b--”- M. K. Whitlock beat F. N. Syei 6—2. -ir’.Double Handicap < lass -30.2 M- J. B. Watt andG. N Martin —-’,6 —s-iU’’-and E. B. Waldren beat JJ- 166 words
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Advertisement234 1921-02-18 4 THE PORT OF MANCHESTER MARINE INSURANCE CO., (1919) LTD. I agents: Jgif H CO.. I PENANG. IMPERIAL "A\ u EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. SHOWING SUNDAY A SUPERIOR DRAMATIC PRODUCTION PRESENTING Qara Kimball Young The Screen’s most vital personality in absolutely the best role of her Screen Career, and in one234 words
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Advertisement11 1921-02-18 4 e. a 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE. STRAND. RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.11 words
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Miscellaneous25 1921-02-18 4 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water To-dat, 8 54 a.m. 2.54 s.m. 9.16 p.m. 2.54 p.m. To-morrow. 10.19 a.m, 4.10 s.m 10.23 p.m. 4.12 p.m.25 words
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Article308 1921-02-18 5 BRILLIANT SCENES. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 15. Fine weather favoured the pre war pageantry at the opening of Parliament, on the lines indicated yesterday, which attracted crowds eager to obtain a glimpse of their Majesties, driving in a gorgeous Georgian coach, drawn by eight black horses, and[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 308 words
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Article1242 1921-02-18 5 THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. Loudon, February 15. The King’s Speech expresses pleasure that arrange men’s have bem made to renew personal consultation between hi Ministersand their c .lieagues from over seas, which produced such <ood results in the last two years of the war, and during the peace settlement.1,242 words
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Article121 1921-02-18 5 MR. CHUROHILL’B FORECAST. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 15 In a farewell speech to tbe War Office staff, Mr Winston Churchill foreshadowed a reduction of the British commitments in the Middle East and the establishment of a Middle East Department. He pointed oat that we have undertaken to[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 121 words
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Article131 1921-02-18 5 THE RECENT NEGOTIATIONS, London, February 15 An account of negotiations between the Government and the Sinn Fein p rs for a in Ireland, given by De Valera, at meeting of Dail Eireann at the end of Januarv, is now published in Dublin. De Valera declared that the Premier, on131 words
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Article44 1921-02-18 5 REVOLUTIONARY RIOTING. Allahabad, February 15. A revolution has broken out in the Native State of Tonk, Rsjputana. After agreeing to a popular demand, the Nawab arrested the leaders, whereupon rioting broke out. State troops are actively engaged. People are fleeing towards British territory.44 words
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Article50 1921-02-18 5 Melbourne, February 15. England’s second innings reahsed 315 (Makepeace 54, Rhodes 73, Fender 59, Douglas 60). Mailey took nine wickets for 121, Australia, in the second inning», made 92 for two wickets. [Next day, Australia reached the 211 runs necessary to won, and win by eight wickets50 words
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Article119 1921-02-18 5 —Ex. EARTHQUAKE AS PEACEMAKER. Peking, February I.—A message from Kansu states that the Moslem outbreak which was threatened there has not materialised as a widespread movement, undoubtedly owing to the earthquake, in which the Mohammedans saw a warning from heaven. The death of Shen Jen- and other.—Ex. - 119 words
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Article105 1921-02-18 5 Tokio, February 1.—H.1.H. The Crown Prince of Japan will return to Tokio on the 3rd February from the Imperial Detached Palace at Numadzu to prepare for the voyage to England. On or about the 10th February the Crown Prince will have a ritual service at the105 words
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Article765 1921-02-18 5 ITS CULTIVATION IN MALAYA, (No 2.) [Bt J. C. Pascual.] Another reason for keeping the canes erect in the fields and not allowing them to fall or lodge ”on the ground is to prevent tbe formation of roots and shoots on the joints which would take place on765 words
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Article87 1921-02-18 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, Febtuaty 15 Tne Paris correspondent of the Morn ing Post” says that Allied secret service agents have discovered that the centre oi Bolshevist propaganda in Entente countries is now in Bremen. The Allies possess report of the l»st general meeting of the conspirators in Bremen,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 87 words
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Article29 1921-02-18 5 Bombay, February 17 In addition tithe strike on tbe Bombay Barada Railway, which continues, 3,000 ailwaymen of the Great Indian and Peninsular Railway struck, at Patel).29 words
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Article1229 1921-02-18 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr W. Peel, acting Controller of Labour, who bad been in t enarg on official business at the week end, has returned to Kuala Lumpur. Mr F C. Marshall has been appointed to act as Warden of Mines, Johore, and Mr E. Hazelton has been appointed a magister1,229 words
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Article363 1921-02-18 5 At a recent general meeting, a shareholder objected that one of the directors was a pa'tner of the auditors. The latter defended their appointment on ihe ground th it it was really ideal for the shareholders, because they had on the board a man who was in363 words
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Obituary43 1921-02-18 5 Obituary. ADMIRAL SIR G. D. MORANT. London, F< b uary 15. The ceath has occurred of Admital Sir George Diaby Meant, K.C.8,, aged 83. The deceased entered the Navy in 1850. md held war medals for Burm.b, the Baltic, the Crimea ano China.43 words
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Article903 1921-02-18 6 STRAITS BRANCH MEETING, The annual general meeting of the above was held at the Society’s room, on Friday fast. There were present: R. O. Winatedc, D. Litt., (Vice President for Singapore) in the chair, and some 26 members. The annual report and statement of accounts were adopted.903 words
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Advertisement195 1921-02-18 6 BRITISH U D D” expanded metal D D DIAMOND MESH f B w I I M JI JI 'JL Jk 1 VZ \Z \Z \Z \Z iZ KXAA A Jw; I i I A A A A A AWF 'VYYYYi w (wXw SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS Co., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS: R.195 words
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Advertisement218 1921-02-18 6 i WRKLEYS “After Every Meal” This delicious chewing confection Is handy to carry in its wax-wrapped packet. yf V_ It keeps clean. resh and fla voured and is the lowestcost sweetmeat you can buy it lasts so lone. Beneficial, too. ffUiralUß Muller 8c Phipp» (Maleva) LM» Distributors Flavour Lasts HUDSON’S218 words
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Article344 1921-02-18 7 PI BLIC MOMAI.S.” I ron) the “Free Press’’ report we take the following At the annual conference at Singapore. I'he Rev. W. E. Horley presented the report on public morals, and -aid, “We are glad to report, that )wing to the enlightened action of the Japanese Consul344 words
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Article18 1921-02-18 7 (From our own Correspondent). Singapore, February 18. Twenty-five Griffins for Singapore Spring Meeting have arrived.18 words
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Article28 1921-02-18 7 (From our Own Correspondent). Singapore, February 18. Final messages passed between Captain Buller and IT. E. the Governor in connection with FT. M.S. Malava.28 words
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Article204 1921-02-18 7 MANUFACTURERS WHO CANNOT GET PAYMENT FROM AUSTRALIA. Owing to the difficulties of the Australian exchange credit position. British manufacturers find it exceedingly’ difficult to get remittances for goods from Australia. Mr. R. T. Nugent, director of the Federation of British Industries, said that the- extraordinary nature of204 words
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Article77 1921-02-18 7 Harbin, February I.—All railway communication between Harbin and Manchuli is now closed owing io the 'pread of plague. Il is reported from Hantoheozi station that Chinese soldiers occupied the Russian railway school, rendering the continuation of the children’s studies impossible. It is understood that reflated requests have77 words
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Article148 1921-02-18 7 DIFFICULTIES OF CULTIVATION. Madras, February s.—The area planted with sugar-cane in 1920, is estimated at 99,800 acres, which is nine per cent, above the previous year’s estimate of 91,500 acres. The actual area planted in 1919-1920, was 92,722 acres. ’The increase is general, and is due to the148 words
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Article180 1921-02-18 7 Those who bore the brant of war for over four years must read with a shrug the passage in the Cuban-American Sugar Company’s latest report "which recalls that “for the two years of’ the war Cuba sold her entire production of sugar at the lowest prices that prevailed180 words
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Article145 1921-02-18 7 Calcutta, February 5.—A serious riot took place yesterday at Naihati, an important mill district, between the mill-hands employed in the local mills, and some Gurkha Guards resulting in the death of two Gurkhas and injury to ten others. A Mahomedan sweetmeat vendor went to Naihati Jute Mill145 words
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Article123 1921-02-18 7 Peking, January 28. —The National Famine Relief drive has been set for February 20 to February 28, inclusive. A special Peking committee, with Sun Pao-shi as chairman, will direct the campaign in Peking and aid the national movement. The International committees at Shanghai, Hankow, Tsinan, Kaifeng, and123 words
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Article105 1921-02-18 7 INTERPELLATION IN JAPANESE DIET. Tokio, February 2.—The Kenseikai members presented a written interpellation at yesterday’s sitting of the Diet with reference to the supervision of Koreans abroad and the administration of Korea. It asked whether Mr. Shaw’s arrest was connected with ihe actions of the Korean Provisional Government105 words
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Article596 1921-02-18 7 THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The report of the Directors of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., to be submitted to the shareholders at the twelfth annual general meeting of the Company, to be held at the registered offices of the Company, No 9. Union Street, Penang, on Saturday,596 words
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Article64 1921-02-18 7 NO TAPPING THIS YEAR. The London Market. (Special Cable). London, February 16. The Dunloj) Rubber Company is creating 6,000,000 debentures. Heavy losses have been incurred on forward rubber contracts. There will be no tapping on the Dunlop Company’s estates this year. Many changes have been made in64 words
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Article63 1921-02-18 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 18. At the annual meeting of Lunas Rubber Estates, Ltd., the Chairman said the year had been a successful one. The profit wa.s $143.500. The Directors recommended no final dividend. There was a large output at a higher sale price. They proposed a5O63 words
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Article82 1921-02-18 7 Singapore, February 17.—Messrs Barlow and Co, report only a fair attendance of buyers at the auctions which commenced this morning, and the quantity catalogued was small. The tone at the opening was quiet but steady with standard sheet at round 35 t ents, but this improved later to82 words
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Article302 1921-02-18 7 Advising a Calcutta reader, “Commerce” says: We admire your pluck. Being a new-comer in Calcutta you invested in jute shares. Since then, being advised that the jute trade was getting bad day by day, and that the mills would not pay “such fancy dividends” in future,302 words
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Article148 1921-02-18 7 Canton, February Military Government to-day assumes the supervision of the Customs within the provinces under its control. So far no unusual action has been taken. Official information is withheld, but it is not believed that there will be any open rupture so long as the ordinaiy administration148 words
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Article67 1921-02-18 7 Messrs. The Borneo Company, Ltd. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at private and auction sales held this week Cts Per Lb Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 221 to 28| diamond No. 2 18 „22 Crepe fine pale thin 3367 words
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Article27 1921-02-18 7 To-day’s quotation in Penang for raw tin was $79 per picul, no market, tin ore $79 per picol, buyers no sellers; refinid tin no market.27 words
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Article33 1921-02-18 7 Ratrub Basin Tin Dredging Co, N L first half February, 203 hours worked, 22,000 cubic yards treated, output 98 piculs. Losb 5| days. Chinese holidays fixing screen drive and cleaning boilers.33 words
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Article183 1921-02-18 7 Psnang, February 18, 1921. SP. Tapioca $6.00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $7.00 sellers, Cold leaf $72 sellers Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $l7 nominal White Pepper $3Ol nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $4O sellers Cloves $7B nominal Nutmegs 80s $40.00 sellers 110 s183 words
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Article115 1921-02-18 7 -g, February 18, 1921. (6t CoURTBSY OF TH« t'HARTBRBD BANK). London Demand Bank 2/3 13/16 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days’ sight Private 175 e Bombay Demand Bank 165 Madras Demand Bank 165 B.115 words
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Article56 1921-02-18 7 Feb, 19—Kuda Ketil Rubber Coy Ltd, meeting, Feb 19—P U U v St Xaviers, Esplanade. Feb 20*—Penang Swimming Club. Handicaps. Feb. 22—Football P C C Colours v Whites, Esplanade. Feb, 24—Football, P M R C v Penang Harbour Board, Esplanade. March s—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd Annual Meeting, 956 words
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Article109 1921-02-18 7 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, |By trait Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, a.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 p.m and Hongkong j Parit Buntar and Began Serai By train else 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m Taiping By109 words
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Article916 1921-02-18 7 Ex. TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Kaga Ma’U for Colombo, Dhanushkodi, Port Said, Marseilles and London, Sitiawan for P Brendan and Langati. Ban Whatt Soon for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Kedah for Dindiogs and Sitiawan. Sappho for Telok Anson. Expuotud Arrivals. Thongwa, Singapore, 19th. Khiva, London, 20th. Idomeneus, Liverpool, 20bh, Dunera,Ex. - 916 words
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Advertisement49 1921-02-18 7 THAT HEADACHE FEELINC arising from constipation, liverishness, or bile, gives place to a sense of clear-headed freshness and general physical comfort when OSS® 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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Advertisement1313 1921-02-18 8 P.eO.-BB™! INNA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP ND COMPANY. (lncorporated in U. S. A.) Companies Incorporated In England.) REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Manila, Honolulu, San Brancisco. 88 “ECUADOR” From Hongkong about 23rd Feb. 1921. PENINSULAR and oriental sailings. sb “COLOMBIA” From Hongkong about 23rd1,313 words
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Advertisement541 1921-02-18 8 FOR BACHELOR BLUES There are Blue-Days, Days when you are partly glad and sometimes sad. That’s the Time of Times to have a COLUMBIA GRAFONOLA Play the Dance Tunes, Or a Tip-Top Jazz. That’s the way to chase away the Blues. Model as Illustrated. Price $165. Records 10" double sided541 words
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Advertisement352 1921-02-18 8 fNR MBRBANTILR RANK »F IMUIA LIMIT». lja«orpor»tad I* Sagiatd), Authorised Capital £3.(MX),OCO lubacrlbed Capital w 1.800,300 Paid-up 1,050,00 c Reserve and Undivided Profits 1,146,400 Boa d of Director». R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairaiau), J. M. Kyrlt, Eiq. H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chalmcrt, K»c Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael,352 words
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