Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 March 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1921-03-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 48. VOL. LXXIX. TUESDAY, Ist 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS.19 words
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Advertisement641 1921-03-01 1 I Obtainable everywhere wholesale from > < sw js&Wj j > 1 i < Ong Sam Leong Co Penang. 2 e Factories planned—Problem solved dp S Difficulties removed. 76 Engineering Service. Iji a previous announcement we- enumerated some 30 principal engineering supplies—from bridges to belting, from I r’.ictois to 'tanks,641 words
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Advertisement25 1921-03-01 1 THEBES'! CABIN TOW* i! > i I; I Mil.oM.ll Uli MMta S.S. a F M.S I Ong Sam Loong a Co. I AAA A A 125 words
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Article568 1921-03-01 2 -‘‘R. G.” ADDRESSES OF WELCOME. Mergui, February 19,—The Clive arrived at Mergui at 2 p. m. on the 17th instant The Siamese Prince Paracha’ra and party landed at the jetty by motor launch at 4 p. ns., where he was met by Major Bendon, deputy commiseioner,-‘‘R. G.” - 568 words
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Article223 1921-03-01 2 There was a very representative gather ing of people at the annual meeting of the WCT U, Singapore. The president of the Singapore Branch was in the chair. The following officers were elected Malaya W C T U, President, Miss Blackmore; Vice-President, M’S Bickley; Cor Sec’y Miss Freeman; Treasurer,223 words
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Article113 1921-03-01 2 A Melbourne message of January 29 states :—Mr, Jastice Schutt yesterday heard an application by 12 members of the Victorian Bowling Association, for an injunction to restrain the Official Association from proceeding with the championship competitions, on the ground that the applicants had been debarred from competing,113 words
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Advertisement1637 1921-03-01 2 POSITION VACANT. I A meeting of the Board of the Licen-ing £RS iNVITfcO. Justices will be held in the District Court Factory Clerk (Tamil) wanted for estate on Wednesday, the 23rd March, 1921, at DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF YELLOW in Province Wellesley. Apply stating 2'30 p tn. to consider applications1,637 words
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Advertisement405 1921-03-01 2 I THE FOLLOWING MADE BY Ruston Hornsby, Jstd., I Grantham, England. Available for immediate from stock •One 12% B. H. P. Oil Engine Complete. One Oii Engine Pumping Plant complete with standard water ano exhaust piping and Foundation Bolts—Capacity 1250 Gns. per hour. One Oii Engine Pumping Plant complete with405 words
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NEWS FROM INDIA.
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Article640 1921-03-01 3 Calcutta, February 18.— After twenty two days the Calcutta tram strike position became serious this morning. There was a serious riot necessitating firing, with the result that one was killed and some wounded Last evening it was known that the management had made arrange merits to r640 words
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Article125 1921-03-01 3 Calcutta, February 21. —The students’ strike in Calcutta has practically ended. After three weeks’ holidays the colleges re-opened to-day when the students returned in large numbers to their respective colleges while those still out are expected to return shortly. Three weeks ago almost all the colleges were125 words
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Article78 1921-03-01 3 Calcutta, February 17. —At the last meeting of the Darjeeling Planters’ Association the letter of the Afghan agent at Peshawar to extend the cultivation in Af ghanistan and asking ihe assistance of .he planters’ association was considered. It was decided to send two men to Afghanistan78 words
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Article374 1921-03-01 3 M E ETIX GOFM O DE RATE PA RTY. Calcutta, February 19- —With a view to a successful working of the reforms and to actively combat the non-co-operation movement a meeting of men of the Mode rate Party was held this evening at Dalhousie Institute, Sir Surendra Nath374 words
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Article382 1921-03-01 3 UNREALISED ESTATE OWNERS’ SUDDEN DEATHS. Madras, February 10. Inspector Moss held an inquest at Egmore mortuary on the body of G. M. Johnson?* who was found dead yesterday evening in his hotel in Madras. Deceased, aged 50, came from England in December to realise about Rs. 1| lakhs382 words
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Article39 1921-03-01 3 Delhi, February 21. —It is notified for general information that the Ganges carrying Indian returned emigrants left Fiji on February 12, 1921, and is expected to arrive at Calcutta on or about March 8, 1921-39 words
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Article47 1921-03-01 3 Bombay February 19. —The employees of the B. B, and C. I. Railway workshops at a meeting held to-day passed a resolution authorising Mr. Baptista to negotiate with the railway authorities and settle their reasonable demands, pending which no workman should resume duty-47 words
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Article484 1921-03-01 3 ENORMOUS DAMAGE > Delhi, February 17. —A serious fire 1 broke out at Delhi motor show this even--1 ing and most of the stalls were com pletely burnt down, causing enormous da mage. A large number of beautiful cars all of the 1920 model, including two484 words
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Article123 1921-03-01 3 Bombay, February 8. —A Pat han ran amok near Crawford Market, murdered three men and fatally wounded three others with a large clasp knife, before his mad career could be stopped by a plucky'policeman, th»' third and last to fall deaid from a wound in the stomach123 words
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Article95 1921-03-01 3 Shikhar, February 9.—lntelligence has been received in Bangalore that two village herd boy T s were killed last week in the line of fire at the Royal Artillery practice camp at Visuan Athpur near Nundidroog- They appear to have gone up to tragets during the period95 words
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Article83 1921-03-01 3 Delhi, February 19.—The Government of India (Finance Department) have sent the following telegram to the Secretary, Karachi, Chamber of Commerce. The Government of India have observed that the terms of their telegram of 11th February have given rise to misapprehension regarding the future Government policy in exchange-83 words
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Article57 1921-03-01 3 Calcutta, February 18. —News of a sen sational running train theft has been re ceived from Katihar on the Bengal North Western Railway. A respectable passenger who was travelling by the 217 up train on Thursday was robbed of aboul ten thousand rupees in notes, coins and57 words
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Advertisement505 1921-03-01 3 inlidiea itchhigShins S&othed With Cuticura Bathe With kX->3^S z J Cuticura Ws7 Dry and V Apply the Ointment Thesesuper-crcamy emollients usually stopitching,clear av’ay pimples, redness and roughness, remove dandruff and scalp irritation and hea red, rough ana sore hands. If us> d for every-day toilet purposes they do much to505 words
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Advertisement92 1921-03-01 3 I THREE CASTLES I I VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. “MAGNUM” IT iTlte MAGNUMS. t three Cages Hr I* T Ml These Cigarettes leave nothing to be desired stol by those who wish for Price a mild smoke somewhat ■I $1.15 larger than Castles Per tin of 50. Ordinary, ESS Prudence and Economy92 words
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Miscellaneous246 1921-03-01 3 I— Him II" I'HB IIT7BWrWgWmniMiilJ~3U~ IMPERIAL J™ EMPIRE THEATRE- PENANG ROAD. From Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 2nd March, 1921. In the Second House at 9-30 p.m. A Daring Danger Defies Dignity OLIVE THOMAS >n 5 Reels The Follies Girl Reels 5 1 Reel His Busy Day Reel 1 A Mirth246 words
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Article605 1921-03-01 4 A MARKET SCANDAL Several of our readers have called attention recently to the fact that the official market prices, as published, do not tally with thos* obtaining in the market, and not a few indignant con?um«rs lave made the allegation that there is a considerable amount of605 words
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Article240 1921-03-01 4 Quotation. Actual. cts cts BEEF— Stew or Curry Meat per catty curry 35 38 stew 35 38 Rump Steak do 50 55 Ox Tail each 60 70 do Tongue do 60 70 to 80 Heart per catty 70 80 Fillet of Beef ..do 80 85 MUTTON—--1 lead, sheep240 words
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Article1020 1921-03-01 4 J. C. Pasqoal ] - ITS CULTIVATION IN MALAYA. No. 4. [By J. C. Pasqoal When the soil has been chorougbly broken up and harrowed, the seta or “c«ne tops" are placed on the ground lengthwise in long parallel lines, 6 fee’ apart, by a coolie, who is immediately followed by another coolie1,020 words
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Article76 1921-03-01 4 AUSTRALIA’S EASY TASK. In the fifth test match, at Sydney, yesterday, England, who had made 204 in the first innings, were alt out in the second innings for 280. Australia’s first innings having realised 392, the home side required to get only 92 uns to win, and76 words
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Article24 1921-03-01 4 In a Championship tie of the P CjC tennis tournament, R N Hamilton beat u F W Harris, 6—8,‘,6 —3, 6—324 words
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Article519 1921-03-01 4 The Barnes Cups. There was quite a fair attendance at thf Balestier Polo ground on Saturday when Club teams played off for the Barnes Cups His Excellency and Lady Gnillemard were 11. t rested spectators and subsequently Lady Guillemard kindly presented the Cups to the winning team, after a519 words
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Article123 1921-03-01 4 Fine weather prevailing, and a large attendance gracing the mee\ the Straus Chinese Recreation Club held their second annual New Year Spores on their ground in New Bridge Road, Singapore, oo Saturday afternoon. With an energetic committee at the head of affairs, and willing officials to123 words
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Article57 1921-03-01 4 Results of Third Round.. London, February 19.—The result of the Assocation Cup third round is as follows: Plymouth drew with Chelsea 0-0; Preston beat Luton 3-2; Tottenham Hotspur bea’ Southend 4-1; Everton beat Newcastle 3 0; Hull beat Burnley 3-0; Cardiff beat Southampton 1-0; Aston Villa beat57 words
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Article36 1921-03-01 4 London February 21: Tbe following is tbe draw for the Fourth Round to be played on sth March: Everton v Wolverhampton. Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa. Cardiff v Plymouth or Chelsea. Hull Preston.36 words
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Article483 1921-03-01 4 1921 THE HARDEST YEAR. Interviewed by a representative of the Asiatic News Agency on tbe 6th inat., Mr Chow Tze-shi, Minister of Finance, f>aid the Central Government had been able to make arrangements to tide over the fioan cial difficulties of the Cl ioese New Year;483 words
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Article165 1921-03-01 4 One of the most sensational tragedies in the history of Macao was enacted in that Colony when a lad. seventeen years cf age, who, owing to declining business, had lost his employment in the shop of Hang Vo Ko-kee, joss-stick and joss-papers dealers, killed tbe master165 words
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Article219 1921-03-01 4 March 2—Mayfield Plantations, Meeting. 1 Weld Quay, 3 p.m. March 2—Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, Regular Meeting, 9 p.m. March 3—Football, P CC v PRC, Esplanade, March s—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd Annual Meeting, 9 Union Street, noon March 15—Penang Assizes. March 17—Football, PC C v PRC, Esplanade. March219 words
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Advertisement864 1921-03-01 4 POLICE COURT. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SYCE’S THEFT. POSITION WANTED. In the Police Court, Penang, this m morning, before Mr. A- g B aker, a ce available' Mmin the emp oyment oi Chief Inspector T aia British t)Or t Wilson, named Din bin Mat, was -l-re. K, ls 9 charged with the864 words
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Article285 1921-03-01 5 Loudon, February 15.—1 n the House of Commons Mr. J. C. Davidson. moving the address in roply to lhe speech from the throne, said, unongsi other things, that the thanks of the country are due to the Duke of Connaught, who on his Majesty s liehalf285 words
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Article168 1921-03-01 5 HIE “DAILY TELEGRAPH'S” VIEWS. In the course of a leading article on Hie new era in India, after praising the high note of ardent ami sincere feeling in the speeches of the Duke of Connaught and Lord Chelmsford at Delhi and the ’speech by I.mil Heading at168 words
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Article27 1921-03-01 5 rhe "Daily Chronicle” understands that Sir Gordon Hewart has finally defied to accept the office of Lord Chief Justice in succession to Lord Reading.27 words
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Article164 1921-03-01 5 INDIA’S REFUSAL TO PAY. London. February 7.—At a joint meeting of the East India section of the London Chamber of Commerce, and indent merchants interested in the Indian trade, a resolution was passed strongly disapproving of the action of Commercial Associations in India in instructing their members164 words
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Article37 1921-03-01 5 The British steamer St. Augustine \bbey which was proceeding from Hamburg to India rammed the American steamer Clisswood at the entrance of River Maas. Number four hold of the Clisswood is full of water.37 words
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Article309 1921-03-01 5 London, February 9. —It is officially stated that on Monday evening about 100 men with handkerchiefs tied over the lower portions of their faces, am I all armed entered the Dublin goods yard of the (treat Northern Railway, and held up the staff. There they dismantled telephones309 words
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Article344 1921-03-01 5 London. February B.—A correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle” in East Africa interviewed General Northey. the Governor of Kenya, colony. The topics broached included the Indian Association’s resistance to segregation and to differentiation in respect of land, w.hieh, the correspondent explains means insistence on sharing with Europeans344 words
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Article71 1921-03-01 5 The “Daily Telegraph” Paris correspondent says: It is confirmed that the London and Paris Governments have recently exchanged views with regard to Emir Feisul, and it appears that, while Britain will not support Feisul in Syria and even favours the selection of another Arab prince for71 words
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186 1921-03-01 5 London, February B.—A verdict for £5OO damages was obtained yesterday by the Secret Service agent Booth, against the “Daily Herald” which had called him an “Agent Provocateur.” Counsel depicted the serious state of affairs as existing in 1916 when German agents were very active both186 words
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Article187 1921-03-01 5 London.. February 13. —On the icsumption of the Farrow’s Bank case at the Guildhall to-day, the joint manager of the head office, Jones, recalled and cross-examined with regard to withdrawals by Read or his attorney. Riche, amounting to £38,000, between October 30 and November 23. for which187 words
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Article121 1921-03-01 5 London, February 17.—The trade union congress and the labour party have issued a joint manifesto ascribing the present depression ami unemployment to the impoverished state of Europe which is largely due to a suicidal foreign policy. Ihe manifesto contends that the peace treaties completed the ruin which121 words
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Article96 1921-03-01 5 Replying to a question in the House of Commons with regard to the safety of the fittings of submarine K 5 which was lost on January 20 Sir J. Craig said that airlocks and safety chambers now were not fitted to submarines as they were practically, useless96 words
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Article85 1921-03-01 5 February, 18.—Reuter learns that Mr. Churchill is departing for Egypt in order to examine conditions so as to enable him to form his opinion first hand. He will leave during the fii st week in March and will probably be absent from England for six or eight weeks.85 words
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Article27 1921-03-01 5 Ward, the jockey, has been killed. His neck was broken by a fall from Sunny land in the Cepthorse Hurdle Race at Gatwick.27 words
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Advertisement433 1921-03-01 5 STOCK ADJUSTMENT, j EE Owing to accelerated shipments from Europe and America stocks have accumulated in excess of our regular requirements. We =E have therefore decided to dispose of all surplus stocks at 257. DISCOUNT. FOS CASH ONLY. S HpHESE SURPLUS STOCKS include Perfumes, Eaux de Cologne, ĔE 1 Lavender433 words
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Article1360 1921-03-01 6 Where woald thi* country have been without the Chinese workman, —the artisan and the labourer? We have seen f his query propounded by ex-adminis-tratore, by writers of descriptive articles on Malays, and by many others. As a theme for post-prandial oratory, when the flow of reminiscence1,360 words
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Article1275 1921-03-01 6 The first number of the Review of Reviews” under the i What’s Wrong editorship of that brilliant with the World, author and journalist, Sir Philip Gibbs, is very promising, and we may expect to see the high standard maintained. The issue before us, is notable for special1,275 words
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Article38 1921-03-01 6 MR. HUMPHREYS’ ESCAPE. (From our own Correspondent). Singapore, March 1. A surfboat at Trengganu upset, and four towkays were drowned. Mr J L Humphreys, the Britishe Adviser, was saved, but he lost all his baggage.38 words
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Article427 1921-03-01 6 The Indian Immigration Committee has, with the consent of the High Commissioner, prescribed the rate payable under section 156 (a) of the said Enactment to be twe dollars per quarter for ths 2nd quarter of the year 1921. No further rate under section 156 (b) of the427 words
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Advertisement224 1921-03-01 6 Gordon's Old Tom AND jW’ M Dry Gin. Quality x i HIGH EJ*R n Price r®lj LOW. A 4 i Try o tW/'Sp <L. 2 ->’J Bflftle. 5 ;-.J few I OBTAINABLE I j J RETAIL I I■ stores. SOLE IMPORTERS: THE 'BORNEO CO, LTD., (Incorporated in England. PENANG, SINGAPORE224 words
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Advertisement10 1921-03-01 6 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE STRAND, RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.10 words
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Miscellaneous24 1921-03-01 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water To-dat. 9.53 a.na. 3 49 a.m. 10.55 p.m 4,23 p.m. To-morrow. 10.6 a.m. 4.20 a.m. 5. 6 p.m.24 words
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Article301 1921-03-01 7 FURTHER DETAILS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 26. The latest details of the ambush near Macroom show that the preparations for the attack were extensive. It is stated that the road was mined where the attack opened, and intense filing followed the first explosion. According to another account[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 301 words
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Article46 1921-03-01 7 London. February 25. The Colonial Office takes over the affairs of the Middle Fast on March 13. A small department, with fifteen experts, is temporarily being formed to deal with Palestine. Mesopotamia, Aden and other Arab areas within the British sphere of influence.46 words
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Article103 1921-03-01 7 “MANCHESTER GUARDIAN'S’ COMMENTS. London, February 16—Commenting upon Mr. Lloyd George’s reference to the new Middle East department the “Manchester Guardian" asks whether it is consistent to place it under the Colonial Office with whose operations Middle East questions have nothing to do. It points out that103 words
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Article69 1921-03-01 7 MANDATES AND ARMAMENTS. Paris, February 25. Although the League's reply to America’s note is not yet completed, “Liberte” learns that the Council lias declared its preparedness to hear America’s observation, to lie stated at the next session in May. meanwhile postponing the decision. The Council of the League69 words
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Article22 1921-03-01 7 Melbourne, February 2a. The seamen’s strike has ended. The ships laid up will be re-commis-sioned as early as possible.22 words
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Article31 1921-03-01 7 Washington, Februan 25. The Senate voted $500,000 to defray the cost of transporting across the Pacific grain presented by American farmers for the relief of the starving in China.31 words
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Article382 1921-03-01 7 M. BRIAND’S STATEMENT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Paris, February 24.—The French Premier, who is now’ in London; expressed satisfaction with the results so far obtained regarding the Near East question, the prospects of settlement of which are now’ decidedly brighter. The other happy result of the conference is the tightening[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 382 words
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Article260 1921-03-01 7 GERMAN EXPERTS' VIEWS. Berlin, February 26. It is semi-ofiicially stated that at the final sitting of the experts, presided over by Herr von Simons, it v,:ts uuanimously concluded that acceptance of the Paris demands was impossible, on economic and financial grounds, and that any attempt to find a solution260 words
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Article104 1921-03-01 7 A CANADIAN VIEW. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ottawa, February 26. in (he Canadian House of Commons, Mr. Crerar, leader of the Agrarians, referring to the statement by Mr. Lloyd George in the Commons, that it is too much to expect “these small Islands to undertake the w’hole burden of naval[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 104 words
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Article60 1921-03-01 7 Toronto, February 25. Speaking at the Empire Club, Mr. John A. Stewart, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Sulgrave Institute, declared that no President of the United States was ever more friendly to Canada than Mr. Harding, or possessed a keener and truer understanding60 words
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Article60 1921-03-01 7 Washington, February 25. Mr. Harding has notified the Senate that he desires adequate naval appropriations, and the continuance of the present building programme, without material reductionsSenate’s Action Approved. In response to inquiries, Mr. Harding declared that he was in complete sympathy with the Senate Naval Committee in60 words
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Article62 1921-03-01 7 PROHIBITION SIDELIGHT. New’ York, .February 25. The papers severely comment on the Police Lieutenants’ Benevolent Fund annual dinner, at which there was an abundance of whisky, and speakers were inaudible owing to a disturbance. One ex-policeman, present, was arrested on the charge of being drunk and62 words
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Article86 1921-03-01 7 New York, February 25„ fhe lawyer, Mr. John T. Hetrick, the alleged author of the code of practice for the plumbing trade, written with the object of preventing competition in bidding for contracts, was convinced of coercion and conspiracy with three co-defendants. Sentences of six months to86 words
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Article47 1921-03-01 7 TO RESTRAIN TRADE. Indianapolis, February 26. A Federal Grand Jury indicted 227 mineowners and miners, charged under the Anti-Trust Law, with a conspiracy to restrain trade. The accused include a number of business men and labour who were indicted for a similar offence last year.47 words
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Article65 1921-03-01 7 Paris, February 24.—The French Government has placed at the disposal of the Paris University, a large plot of ground for the establishment of a Paris British College. The idea is receiving the heartiest support on either side of the Channel. A Committee has just been formed in65 words
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Article25 1921-03-01 7 Paris, February 25. Continuing the search for undesirables, the police this morning visited ten hotels and other dwellings ami arrested 45 persons.25 words
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Article152 1921-03-01 7 A SLIGHT REDUCTION. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 26. The air estimates for 1921 22, compared with those for 1920 21 show net £18,411,000, compared with £22,992,000. The former includes war charges £1,471,000. The neo estimates, including war charges, total £16,940,000, compared with £14,998,000. The increase in normal expenditure[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 152 words
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Article97 1921-03-01 7 London, February 26. The Evening News states that Viscount Milner was married by special license in St James Church, Paddington, to-day, to a member of the Salisbury family. Only four were present, including a Peeress attending the bride. The engagement was kept a secret. Viscount Milner and97 words
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Article37 1921-03-01 7 BOLSHEVIST PRESSURE. London February 26. A Georgian wireless message states that ♦he entire Soviet forces in the Caucasus, Russian Azerbaijan and Armenia are attacking Georgia, whose troops are fighting bravely, but have been compelled to retire.37 words
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Article91 1921-03-01 7 MANY ARRESTS. Lor d >n, February 26. An official account of the Sikh in’erreiigious fighting at Mankana, in th. Punjab, cab’ed on February 24, states that at least 67 were killed The corpses of many victims were burned. Two hundred British and Indian troops were *ent from Llahore91 words
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Article32 1921-03-01 7 Lahore, February 26. It is announced that the Shah has nominated Sayed Z'seddtn, one of the leaders of the Persian Cossack movement, as Premier, to form a new Cabinet.32 words
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Article69 1921-03-01 7 AMERICA HARD HIT. New York, February 26. Half of the Shipping Board’s fleet, or 616 vessels, of a tonnage of 1,250,000, is now tied up. Steamship officials believe the peak of the shipping depression w 11 not be reached till another 100 ships have been withdrawn from trade69 words
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Article26 1921-03-01 7 Washington, February 26. United States’ exports in January were $655,000,000, inc’uding $3,000,000 of gold, -nd imports $209 000,000, including $3B 000,000 of gold26 words
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Article40 1921-03-01 7 London, February 26. At Soccer, Sc >tland beat Ireland by two goals to nil, at Belfast, At Rugger, Ire’aod beat Scotland by 9 points to 8, at Dnhhn. Wales beat Franc*’ by 12 points to 4, at Cardiff40 words
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Article25 1921-03-01 7 Lond >n, February 26. Tbe Bishop of Singapore and Mrs Ferguson tai ed in the Morvada for India, tn ioote to Singapore,25 words
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Article1508 1921-03-01 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. W. Gubbins has returned to Selangor from leave. Mr. V- Sauchelli has gone to Sumatra for a month. The death is announced of the Reverend Bernard Lucas. Mr. A. C. Cooney has been appointed Headmaster of the Government English School, Alor Star. Mr. J. Strachan, Assistant Director1,508 words
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Article470 1921-03-01 8 From Messrs. Morrison and (’o s weekly market report dated Rangoon, February 18, 1921. Our last circular was dated Ike Uh iifstant. 1 addy Supplies continue to arrive on a fairly free scale and prices are. if anything, a shade easier q J{ s 14.3 to Rs.470 words
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Article79 1921-03-01 8 A Burma Press Communique states: A letter appeared in a Rangoon newspapei detailing a rumour that control would shortly be enforced over the distribution of wagons for the transport of rice. There is no truth whatever in the sug gestion that such control would be79 words
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Article265 1921-03-01 8 ‘‘Pioneer.” Those who contemplate taking home leave shortly will be gratified to learn from the papers received by the last mail that retail food juices are showing an appreciable decline. Ihe price of a sack of Hour, it appears, has recently fallen from 86s. to 795. and very‘‘Pioneer.” - 265 words
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Advertisement222 1921-03-01 8 HOLLOWAY’S World Renowned LONDON GIN. Dry London Gin. Matured Sweet London Gin. iw lOwDOwy Itv HFWMSI I I 11 0 Li OU AYS U EH j T HgU OJTT Matured and Aged in Wood. Made from highly-refined Corn spirit. No Potato spirit used. St. Pancras Gin Refinery Co., 258, HIGH222 words
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Advertisement114 1921-03-01 8 «BaOBH* OCHCMBMB* MOTOR CARS AT SPECIAL OFFERS HUDSON CARS ESSEX CARS I OVERLAND CARS I CHANDLER CARS CLEVELAND CARS j WILLYS-KNIGHT CARS. I Easy Monthly Payments—Catalogues Free Cycle Carriage co., Ltd., PENANG. <■■■■■■■■ <■■■■■* MS® MMMBMM’ INSPECTION INVITED. BRISCOE CAR— 5 seater fitted with magneto, wire wheels I electric light114 words
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Advertisement93 1921-03-01 8 pritcbardj Co., ktd., i 11 (3 icorporated in Straits Settlements) FROM I Monday, Mar. 7th i AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE i We Are Making Substantial -i Reductions OF I 30 TO 50 per cent. OFF GOODS IN Akk DEPARTMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF S Furniture, China and Glassware, I Provisions93 words
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Article517 1921-03-01 9 -"C. M.” TEA SHOPS AND BIRDS’ NESTS. It b pogsihl" io Hongkong to have strike» «»f many varieties—some of which do not affaJt the European population This is borne nut by the pres-nt state of affairs Just no» theie are two strikes in progress —one <X them-"C. M.” - 517 words
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Article140 1921-03-01 9 Fend g, Ua r ch 1, 1921. 'By Courtesy of the ilsirtkerd Bank) London Demand Hana 2/3 13/16 4 months’ Mght Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 175 3 Hava’ s’ght Private 188 Bombay Demand Bank 175 c Madras Demand140 words
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Article121 1921-03-01 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat Gardens from 5 30 p m to-day. 1 March ...Duke Albert ...Kappey 2 Fantasia ...Grand Pastoral Banting ...Godfrey 3 Waltz ...La Gran Via ...Lincke 4 Polka ...Coqusta ...Ruiz 6 One Step ...Oh! Dear ...Santiago A121 words
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Article434 1921-03-01 9 IMPROVING ACCOMMODATION, A resolution of the Government of India in the commerce department The Government of India have had under consideration the question of improving trie standards of accommodation and sanitary conveniences at prr‘s..ni provided for deck pasiengers under' the Native Passenger Ships Act, 1887, and the rules434 words
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Article421 1921-03-01 9 The following is the report of the Directors of the above Company for the year ending 31st December, 1920 and will be presented to the Shareholders at the Annual Ord.nary General Meeting of the Company to be held at The Company’s Office on Tu-sday the Ist421 words
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Article398 1921-03-01 9 TO-DAYS DEPARTURES. Trang for Deli. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Kedah for Diudiugs aud Siliawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Elephanta for Singapore. Expbotbd Arrivals. Yokohma Maru, Singapore, 2nd. Thongwa, Madras, 2nd. Tara, Singapore, ssh. Japan, Singapore, sth. Eliora, Rangoon, 6th. Ekphanta, Singapore, 6tb. Khyber, London, 4th. Creole398 words
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Article260 1921-03-01 9 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah. Tapah Road, I Teluk Ansou, Kuala Kubu, |By trait Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, a.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore j& 6 p.m and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train alsc 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m.260 words
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Article37 1921-03-01 9 S|Tbe Thongwa, with mails from Europe, is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. to-morrow. A homeward mail closes at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The homeward mail, by the Tara dosss at 10 a,m, on Saturday.37 words
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Article21 1921-03-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1. Whilst Government is considering its rubber policy, nothing officially ha* been decided.21 words
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Article263 1921-03-01 9 In view of the present low price of rubber, particularly of scrap grades, the question of rubber roads has again come prominently to the fore. Inquiries made by a Times ofCeylon representative locally, indicate that there very are large quantities of tacky rubber iotColombo, which has little or263 words
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Article76 1921-03-01 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:—Yesterday. To-day. OD 00 00 SHARES. M QQ 32 CO 02 Mining. S c. c. c. S c. Lingui Tin 375 4.00 3.70 3.90 Papan Tin 60e 70c- 63c Gsc General. F M. S. 6% War76 words
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Article16 1921-03-01 9 Yesterday’s rubber prices in Singapore were, sheet 35 cents and crepe 38 cents.16 words
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Article264 1921-03-01 9 The annual meeting of the Tavoy Cham her of Mines was held on the 22nd ultimo. The retiring president, Mr E Maxwell Lefroy, in the course of a lengthy speech, alluded to the critical state of the mining industry ia the district following the slump in the264 words
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Article41 1921-03-01 9 Tin was quoted in London on February 28th, at £159 15s spot, and £163 15s three months To-day’s quotation for raw tin in Penang whs $76 per picul, business d<>ne tin ere $76 per picul, refined tin no sellers.41 words
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Article31 1921-03-01 9 Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd, February, 100 piculs. Rawang Tin, Limited, run No. 6, from 11th January to 21st February, hours worked 898, treated 48,000 cubic jards, output 480 piculs.31 words
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Article588 1921-03-01 9 Pbnang, March 1, 1921. SP. Tapioca $5.00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.80 sales. 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 s588 words
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Article995 1921-03-01 9 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. J NAMES. 3 g| 6? J 3 '3 '.B RUBBER (Dollar.) S c Se. Allenby Rubber Co. Ltd, ...I 35c 40c Alor Gajah Rubber Estate ...i 2.00 225 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2.60 Ayer Hitaru Planting Syndicate- 12 50 13.00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 1.00 Ayer Molek995 words
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Advertisement63 1921-03-01 9 DISCOMFORT AFTER MEALB. usually due to flatulence, or wind in the stomach, may be remedied by the occasional use of the gentle little laxaiives. Pinkettes dispel constipation and flatulence, cure biliousness, sick headaches, liverishness, coated tongue, ill-smelling breath, clear the skin of pimples and blotches. Of dealers, or for 9063 words
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Article514 1921-03-01 10 -‘•M,L." EXTRA ALLOWANCE FOR MARRIED MEN. We understand unofficially that the following F M 8 Government circular has jest been issued His Excellency the High Commissioner, with the approval of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been pleased to sanction as a temporary measure, with-‘•M,L." - 514 words
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Article177 1921-03-01 10 T.0.M," Allbgkd Thkft of "everal Articles. A young man giving the name of R W Pagler and describing himself as a Eurasian from Singapore, was brought up before Mr M B Shelley, First C’ass Magistrate, Ipoh, on the charge of theft. This is the same person who“ T.0.M," - 177 words
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Article126 1921-03-01 10 With reference co the paragraph we recently published about Bolshevism in Malaya, we are asked by the Rev Mr Horiey to s’ate that, what ne acru-lly said on this subj cc at the Methodist Conference in Singapore w-s that there are Chinese newspapers (i. e. in China)126 words
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Advertisement298 1921-03-01 10 I The recognized Typewriter g of the day is 3 The Remington" l I I wj N A shipment of the J very latest models (has just arrived. I MCALISTER J CO., Ltl., I I AGENTS. .■7SB®SB9MK4 aSSSSSSCidIMHEHHBMHKte ESTATE SUPPLIES. Momis, Veneers, Acetic Acid, Sodium Bisulphite, Porcelain Rubber Cups, Box298 words
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Advertisement332 1921-03-01 10 z—AVERY— J 8/16 12/25 14/28 18/36 25/50 40/80 TRACTORS AND PLOUGHS j j.. Avery Tractors Work on Cheapest Grade Kerosene. Avery Tractors Made in Six Different Sizes. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO: Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Limited, (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PENANG. □■■■■□■■□■lEZjßßCZJUßiCZlMiaMlCLimiEZJmiO* y o c n n a332 words
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Article226 1921-03-01 11 AMERICA'S CASES. Washington, February 10.—The Slate Department has notified the American Minister of Peking, Mr. Crane, that the United States will supjiort the claim of an American Federal company to the right to construct a wireless plant at Shanghai. At the offices of the State Department to-day it226 words
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Article165 1921-03-01 11 Vladivostok. I'ebruarv 7.—Ataman Semenoff has issued an army order thanking the Far Eastern army for its past services and stating that he is again taking over the chief command. Tokio, February 9.—Regarding the rumours from Vladivostok to the effect that Ataman Semenoff has again declared himself165 words
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68 1921-03-01 11 Vladivostok. February B.—According to Chita advices, the leader of the Social Revolutionaries has telegraphed to the effect that the Communists have received instructions to build up a democratic Buffer State. If is also rumoured that a prominent Vladivostok Communist, named Nikiferoff. has, just arrived68 words
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Article162 1921-03-01 11 Hongkong. February 14.—A flying exhibition which the well-known Chinese aviator Lim-on was to have given at the Race Course yesterday afternoon in aid of the North China Famine Relief Fund ended in a fiasco. The airman had the misfortune to crash whilst flying to the Race Course.162 words
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60 1921-03-01 11 Tokio, Feb. 7.—The “Asahi” reports that 10,000 miners employed by the Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Company have struck, refusing to accept a2O per cent, cut in wages in view of the company’s paying a 25 jier cent dividend. The strikers offered to compromise on60 words
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Advertisement523 1921-03-01 11 Heat Lassitude and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Give Splendid Energy and Safeguard the System from Infection. India. South Africa. Mr. 'Upendrakriehna BromhopaZlha- Mrs. ‘Ellen Flower? 8 (Joleridpe-road, jaya. Poradaha, P.O. 2B Railway, Nadia, Salt River, C.P., South Africa, writes:— Bengal, India, writes:—“ lam enjoying I suffered terribly with headache, and523 words
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Advertisement126 1921-03-01 11 Th® Here are shown the three I different kinds of I I WRIGLEYS J I —that delicious® lons-lastine chewing conI fectlon that does you so much good. A 1 I SMALL IN COST—GREAT IN BENEFIT I I “After Every Meal” J B Moller PMpm (Miley») Ltd- Distributors B-« 8 I126 words
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Advertisement1394 1921-03-01 12 F gQ -BRITISH INDIA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP company. /k A T IT fW WJ* (Incorporated in U. S. A.) REGULAR MONTHLY TRANSPACIFIC SERVICE Companies Incorporated in Bnaland.i Hohokoso, Sh.noha., Kobe, Yokohama Manila Honolulu, San Fbano.soo, MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES 8 B** COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 23rd Mar. 1921, a s1,394 words
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Advertisement507 1921-03-01 12 i RUSTIKOL I j The Artistic Wood j I Preservative <N Made in Four Standard Shades I proof against White Ants, I Dry Rot etc., in Timber. Used by Hundreds of Es7 fates throughout Malaya. UH aBBSMAA ||V pi’ ji Manufactured by the well-known makers of r I HALL’S DISTEMPER507 words
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Advertisement356 1921-03-01 12 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). Authorised Capital £3,000,0.1 Subscribed Capital 1,800,0» Paid-up 1,050,(XW Reserve Fundi and Undivided Profits 1,146,400 Boa d of Directors. R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Ryri*'. 'Aq. H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chalmer Hsc; Sir David Yule, Lord Carmichael, G356 words
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