Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 March 1921

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 72. VOL. LXXIX. THURSDAY, 31st MARCH, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    • 485 1 I Obtainable everywhere wholesale from 1 i 'il I >£z2Sk k k </» !> I oSSLjift s;' IM I' I 1 I I I Ong Sam Leong Co Penang. 1 WTWWMBM———————■— f~ I fl ,7r° s s .r. I IM Ferrol?? Ni&i i I AUru> HcAU I i WAn Baß^„£
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    • 16 1 I; THE BESI CAR TGWX I' Ml« Melts S.S. A F.M.S* f Ong Sam Leong 00.
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  • 513 2 FROM REPRESEN i'ATIVE OF ATAMAN SEMKNOFF. Lieutenant-General Hre?chatizky, the representative of Ataman Semenofl, the leader of the anti-Bolshevik forces of Far Eastern Russia, has addressed a Memorandum to H E Dr W W. Yen, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, The despatch was dated at Peking on March
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  • 325 2 The new postage rates seem somewhat stiff says the “Bangkok Times.” In October 1919 the view was put before the Pest and Telegraph Department that 15 satangs for a letter to a foreign country had become excessive with the advance in the exchange value of the
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    • 1423 2 POSITION WANTED. FEDERATED MALAY STATES irriiA railways. p i p da uca q Wanted by Mining Engineer Position I UU IUvIUI S !LflLo Manager of Mine, or similar position, ITfilllUA experience din alluvial and Lode Mining, On and after Pnday Ist April, 1921, the U Ja Boring, Prospecting and Machinery
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    • 373 2 |lNFLßf’’’' E 'jl CATAttHM Soon Cured by Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure. You cannot always avoid catching coughs, colds, influenza or nasal catarrh, but you can avoid letting them develop into more serious trouble. The way to do it is to take Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure on the first indication of
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  • 1533 3 AN INSPIRED SPEECH. Mr A Irvine, in the Teachers’ World,' has a remarkable and trenchant article, in which he tells of an astounding speech made by a man who never made a speech before. The speaker is one of a company of 150 students who had just
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  • 337 3 FRO U A M I RICAN AN VI LB. Ge many must remember that it was Bismark who set the fashion in indemnity s. Germany sterns to be anticipating as much trouble with France’s bill as France had with Germany’s Bill. Admiral Scheer claims that he won, and if
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    • 130 3 JUST ARRIVED. S. A. CAKE 1 LB. AND 2 LBS. TIN. GUAN KEE CO., 17, 19, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. jirmiKwraMiaMniffliiinirssaflnaniiiHiniSiS »wi«a«wa.asr»sj»fii j RREEtI ISLAND fiEMENT I COMPANY. LIMITED. I J (INOOBPORATBD IN HONGKONG.) I EMERALD BRAND. J PORTLAND CEMENT. j In Casks 0f375 lbs. Nett I R. T. REID CO.,
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    • 86 3 a ai I■YTT—T"---- /Knasr* Pritchard Co-, Ltd., (Incorporated in tfje Straits Settlements) LAST DAY Substantial Reductions OF 30 TO 50 per cent. OFF GOODSIN ALL. DEPARTMENTS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF Furniture, China and Glassware, Provisions and Cartridges. OFF Provisions WE ARE MAKING A FURTHER Reduction Of 10 per cent. From
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    • 98 3 IMPERIAL ™b EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. From Thursday. 31st to Sunday, 3rd April 1921. In the Second House at 9-15 p.m. William Fox Presents PEGGY HYLAND in the Debt of Honor. Australasian Films Presents. William Desmond in 5 Reels Paddy O’Hara Reels 5 The romance of a War Correspondent 2
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  • 641 4 PADI CROP IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT. A correspondent writes :—The padi crop in nearly all the Mukims in the Southern District of Province Wellesley turned ou r more favourable this year than two or three years ago. More land was under the cultivation of this staple grain food.
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  • 291 4 The following is the Report of the committee for the year ended the 31st January, 1921. Finance,—-The working account for the year und«*r review shows a profit of $6,740.36-as compared with $6,706.65 for rhe previous year. Allowances have been made for depreciation to the extent of $3,837.87.
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  • 278 4 —“T.O.M.” NNUAL THLKTIC SPORTS. ’Pbe seventeenth annual athletic sports of the Malay College, Kuala Kang-ar, proved very successful indeed. Ihe preliminary heats were all worked ofi on Thursday, leaving only the finals While the arrangements were as satisfactory as con*d be dedred, the only marplot waa the
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  • 281 4 «T» The E»ster visit of the Penang Recreation Club to their friend» of Singapore concluded on 28:h inst. The cricket match ended in a good victory for the home eleven and the following are details:— SRC E Ede Souza 20, E C S La Brooy 8, E
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  • 36 4 In the Championship semi-final of the P.C.C. tennis tournament R N Hamilton beat H G R Leonard by 6-4, 2 6, 6-2. Friday let April. Championship.—(Final) R. N. Hamilton v. M. K. Whitlock.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 280 4 (To the Editor of the ‘‘Pinang Gazette Sir, —Id the March issue of the Planter, the Editor appears to hold out hopes that all new planters who have arrived here in the last two years will be provided with passages to other countries on the plea that it
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  • 1530 4 J M P()SING INVESTITURE CEREMONY. Monday, March 28, was an extremely busy day in Kuala Kangsar and it will also lie a memorable oue not only in this district, but also for the whole State of Perak because its Ruler received at the hands of the King
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    • 233 4 1921. BRINGS LOWER PRICES. Never have conditions been more favourable than during the last few months. You read, no doubt, of difficulties Wholesalers were experiencing in selling goods It was then that we stepped in and made several huge purchases. So favourable were the terms that we are able to
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  • 402 5 INTRIGUES AGAINST INDIA. '’London. March 17.—Sir K. Horne, i/i his letter io M. Krassin emphasised Hiati (he British Government has long lu'en aware of Soviet intrigues with a view io overthrow British rule in India, which admittedly was the main object of the recamt
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  • 122 5 Madras. March 24. —The statement issued to-day by the census commissioner shows that the total population of Madias presidency is 42.498.299, of which 20.928.582 are males and 21. 179.717 are females as against 41.495,404 (total). 20,382.995 males and 21,922.449 females, of the previous census. The total population
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  • 84 5 London, March 23.—A historical view of India’s jMilitical unity was presented by Mr. Balac handra Vaidya in a lecture* to> the East India Association. presided over by Lord Lamington. Mr. Vaidya contended that the geographical limits of India should include a large* part of Afghanistan and
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  • 85 5 London. March 21.—A Cairo message savs Zaghlul Pasha has telegraphed from Paris that he will support the* new cabinet if martial law and censorship arc* abolished and an official delegation to confer with the* British Government on Lord Milner s proposals is plac ed under his presidency with
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  • 254 5 Calcutta, Marc h 23.—An interesting table* has been issued by the* Department ot Statistics, showing the* monthly figures of the* foreign seaborne trade' from January, 1929 to February. It is seen from this table* that after a continuously high record of imports for the* last .six months, the*
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  • 275 5 Luc know, March 22.—A United Provinces Government communique states that on the 20th instant-two subIns|>ectors and five armed police went to Karnalya in Rae* Bareilly distric t and arrested Brijpal Singh and Jhanku Singh, two agitators. The police were attacked by a c rowd who rescued
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  • 80 5 London. March 17. —1 he “Morning Post” condemning the new cotton duties, thinks it an entirely a wrong application of protection tor Britain to protect other countries against itself. The pajier says that if India ought to have* protection preference should be* granted to the Mother Country
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  • 99 5 Bombay. March 14.—Mr. Israel Cohen. Emissary of the Executive* ot the W orld Zionist Organisation, arrived at Bombay yesterday afternoon and was received by the* Zionist Association and the* Ben Israel community. In the evening he* addressed a meeting of the* Jewish community and appealed
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  • 66 5 Loudon, Marc h 20. —In connection with the rumour that Mr. Montagu w’ll succeed Mr. Chamberlain as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the* “Observer’’ Ivelieves that Mi*. Montagu has made it c lear that he means to devote the rest of his life to India. If he* left
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  • 729 5 A SOCIAL SURVEY. In America a common reproach against Britishers is their “darned BritishnessIn theory to be considered British to excess is not offensive, in practice the accu sation is far from gratifying, writes a critical correspondent of the Pioneer. Socially, the British in India seem,
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  • 150 5 London. March 18.—The new giant of the aiir, “R-36,” the first British-built ship to be adapted for commercial purpo ses "ill make her trial flight next week. She is luxuriously appointed and meals will be served in her well-equipped pas senger accommodation- The airship if 672 feet
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    • 204 5 mmoij I'—-c- -r— r. 4 I Draw the cork and The quantify i limited, Haig Haig Five the quality rar.. You Stars Scots Whisky can only get it in the will sing its own praises r ver y pl aces L“ E, DtSTIUERS SINCt 167-T I HAIG THE CHOICE of
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  • 22 6 Miller —On March 29, 1921, at No. Cl 2, Owen Road, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs S A Miller, a son.
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  • 41 6 Fraser-Carr —At AH Saints’ Church, Taiping, on Easter .Monday March 28, 1921, by the Rev E A Hone, M A, Kenneth Fraser, of the Singapore Municipality, to Kate, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Carr of Gillingham, Kent.
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  • 1265 6 It is regrettaole th-»t r*c-ur cables from home show few signs of a diminution in the intensity and extent of the terrorist outrages that are being waged, not only in Ireland but in England,by an organised band of assassins and incendiaries who are fighting against the forces
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  • 1410 6 The annual report of the F. M 8. Chamber of Commerce, The F. M. S. to be preseneed at the Chamber of meeting at Kuala LumCommerce. p Qr to-day, presents many featu es similar to those included in tbe yearly review of the Penang Chamber, general conditions
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  • 388 6 STRAITS CHINESE BREACH OF PRO vi ISE. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapor», March 31, An interesting case in which a Straits born Chinese figured was heard in the Supreme Court. Chan Gin Neo Claimed $2,500 as damages in respect of breach of promise by Lim Teck Smg. The
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    • 349 6 fez J Demonstration: t A series of demonstrations of the improved Malaya J type Austin Tractor will be held in the S. S. and T F. M. S. in the course of the next few weeks, and we shall be pleased to send you an invitation to the demon- stration
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    • 10 6 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE. STRAND. RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors.
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 133 7 STAMPING OUT REVOLT. [Rbuter 8 j blbgrams]. Berlin, March 29. The Communist outbreak, already dying down, finished to day, when Government troops surrounded a big nitrogen plant at Leuni, near Halle, which was the Communist headquarters, and forced the I nsurgents to surrender. A thousand prisoner* were taken
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  • 125 7 THE ATTACK ON BRITISH TROOPS. London. March 29. Regarding the attack on British troops in Upper Silesia, Reuter understands the facts are that a band of Pol“ 8, on March 25, bombed a lorry-load of British troops. There were no serious casualties. The attack has no political significance
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  • 126 7 FUSION OF BIG TRADING COMPANIES. London, March 29. A Berlin telegram states that former German South Sea commercial undertakings are preparing to resume activity on a great scale. The plans comprise fusions and increases of capital, and an invocation of American help. A fusion has already
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  • 107 7 BASELESS REPORTS. London, March 29 Reuter learns that recent report’ regarding developments over the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Treaty are quite baseless. The question has not yet been formally raised by Britain and Japan, The statement that a new draft Treaty, with certain modifications, has been drawn up is pure
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  • 81 7 BOTH CREWS IN GOOD TRIM. London, March 29. The weather, which has become cold, wet and stormy, may prove a decisive factor in the boat race, which promises to be one of the closest in recent years. Cambridge still start favourites, but the odds are fractional compared
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  • 43 7 FALSE REPORT. New York, March 29. The New York newspaper storv that Mr Solly Joel is endeavouring to finance the fight between Demp«ey and Carpentier proves to be a hoax. Mr. Jack Joel informs Rtuter that the report is baseless.
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  • 199 7 white paper report. London, March 29. A White Paper report ou the Mallow Court of Enquiry into the shooting of th? railwaymen at Mallow on February 10 finds it was unnecessary and not the custom, for railwaymen off duty to remain in Mallow Station after curfew hours
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  • 564 7 Coalition M.P, Thinks Peach Pact Still Possible. That the Irish troubles can be settled satisfactorily to all parties is the firm belief of Brigadier»general G K Cockerill, M.P. In an interview with an Evening Standard representative on February 22 he said There are two schools of
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  • 29 7 New York, March 29. The naturalist, Mr John K Burroughs, died suddenly in a train at Ohio, while travelling heme to West Park from New York.
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  • 101 7 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS. Delhi, March 29. The Legislative Assembly has accepted resolutions with the object of asserting the principle /hat the purpose of the Indian Army was to meet the requirements for the defence of India and that) India should not be saddled with greater military burdens than
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  • 424 7 In the House of Commons, on the 23rd February, Mr Montagu (Secretary for India) in reply co Sir W. Joyoson Hicks (OU., Twickenham), said there were in India in April, 1914, thirty .nine Indian cavalry regiments and 132 battalions of Indian infantry and pioneers. In addition there
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  • 82 7 AMERICAN-CHINESE AGREEMENT Washington, March 29. The Department of Commerce announces that work will shortly be commenced in connection with the erection of a wireless station at Shanghai under an agreement between the Chinese Government and tbe American Federal Telegraph Company. It is anticipated that ic will be completed
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  • 27 7 Smyrna, March 29. It is reported that the Greeks took 1700 prisoners at Afiun Kara Hissar. Tbe losses on both sides were heavy.
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  • 126 7 OPPOSITION IN THE DOMINIONS. Lobdon, March 29. Reuter’s enquiries in authoritative circles dispose completely of the suggestion that the question of Imperial Federation will be discussed at the Jane Conference of Dominions Prime Ministers. It appears to be fully recognised that even if a definite constitution for the
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  • 133 7 WHOLESALE MURDER OF NEGROES. New York, March 29. A telegram states that it is reported from Macon (Georgia) that eleven bodies of negroes were found in tbe river or buried in the fields. It is said they were killed by a local farmer, John Williams, and his
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  • 49 7 THE REPORTS OF NEGOTIATIONS. London, March 29. With reference to reports from New York it is authoritatively stated in London that nothing is known as regards the alleged steps on the part of tbe United States to approach the British Government informally on the question of disarmament.
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  • 210 7 (‘•B N B. Herald’’) Two serious riots occurred at the Colliery on 21st and 22nd February. These riots were due to rivalry between two factions of Chinese labourers known locally as Lonkchunese and Cantonese. Competition between them was not directed to output of coal. It was apparent
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  • 217 7 New Market Street,’Singapore, was the scene of a blaze which lit up all tbe aurrc unding locality about 6.30 p.m, on Monday last, the flames being discernible from points as far apart as Johnston's Pier and Orchard Road. The conflagration started at the back of a
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  • 50 7 Restricting Remittances. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March 29. Owing to their heavy oversold positions and tbe absence of sufficient cover from rice export bills, the Exchange Banks have been restricting remittances abroad since August last. The treasury have now reduced the amount of sterling allotted the Banks.
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  • 51 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat Garden’ from 5-30 p m to-day. 1 March ...King Cotton ...Sousa 2 Selection... The Shop Girl ...Caryll 3 Waltz ...The Harem ...Bucalossi 4 Polka ...Sizzi Cornet Solo ...Hartman 5 One Step My LitHe Black Sweetheart
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  • 1070 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mrs W, Whitforde, of Suogkai, haa left for a holiday in Western Australia. Mr W E L Shentoo, a well-known Hongkong solicitor, was in Kuala Lumpur daring the week end. He haa left for Singapore. Miss Dodd, who is teaching at Singapore, is due at Kuala Kangsar, on
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  • 329 7 AFFAIR STILL A MYSTERY. Mystery still shrouds the brutal double murder which occurred in a shop at 84, Bridge Street, Penang, in the early hours of the morning of March 24. It will be remembered that two brothers, Puah Seng Kee and Puab Tob, were found
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  • 158 7 Only the best pictures will be shown in to-night’s change of programme at the Empire Theatre. In addition to Pictorial News and a Vitagraph Comedy in two reels there are two attractive features, one starring William Desmond and entitled “Paddy O'Hara,’* a romance of a war correspondent,
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  • 316 8 THE DOWNWARD TREND. Those going home on leave or contem plating retirement will be interested to learn that the downward movement in the-general price level continued during January although it was hardly so mark ed as in December. The prices quoted arc of course wholesale prices, but a
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  • 286 8 The paddy crop report for the six mnei provinces and the C ircle of Bisnulok has been issued for the week ended the 7th February As regards the six inner pro v’nees all the reports are up to date, and one may assume there uill be no
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  • 35 8 “R.T M e hear there has been a slight spurt in. the demand for rice for Europe, and that orders to the extent of fifteen hou sand tons have been given.
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  • 305 8 EDISON THE CINEMATOGRAPH. The uses of the cinematograph are manifold and the latest development dur to Mr. Edison is one which will have far, reaching effects though it is probable that some time will pass before the sys tern can be fully utilised. In the present training of apprentices to
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 386 8 «ji-r f aw rmii .wm i» ■*<■ Hll It Follow them on the GOODRICH I, < SAFETY TRACK” t ’ll I REMEMBER p GOODRICH II TYRES i: hi 4' GIVE II Safety, Mileage, Economy. T SOLE AGENTS ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD., 1 in England.) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. J jo-- —-icy.
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    • 320 8 AV £RY II I jßsa fpllb* I 'WRrar a j B J IS It II 55 vw; W Q) to w I 8/16 12/25 14/28 18/36 25/50 40/80 TRACTORS AND PLOUGHS I Avery Tractors Work on Cheapest Grade Kerosene. Avery Tractors Made in Six Different Sizes. I I I 1
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  • 399 9 A legend grew up around the name of Captain von Muller of the Emden. There was a tendency to regard him almost as a hero, as the only German of note who displayed exceptional ingenuity and re source at sea, and was the only naval
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  • 538 9 LOCATION OF GRANITE. The Directors’ report to lhe shareholders of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended 31st December states: fhe net profit for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amounted to $9,563.03, to which must l>e added the sum
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  • 38 9 We hear on good authority says the “Straits Times” that the Sime, Darby Kongsee have discovered a new tin mine in Johore which is said to be more valuable even than the great Mersing property.
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  • 196 9 New York, February 11. —lhe rubber market shows a continued firm tone as a result o£ the scarcity of seilers. There was scarcely any trading as buyers were reluctant in view of the continued depression in consuming trades and uncertainty as to the future. Quotations, therefore were
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  • 105 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. S Ĕ Ĕ SHARES. >, -2 5 *5 S a an co oq c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar) Alor Gajah 2.00 225 1.80 2.00 Indragiri 5.50 6.00 5.00 5.50 M. Pinda 1.10
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  • 46 9 The following is an additional output for March :—Lingui Tin Limited—Plant to 24/3/21 piculs 180 00, Tribute to 24/3/21 pica s 40.00, total 220.00. Yardage treated 18,000. The balance of the mootn will be taken up in 8 mating the Plant down to bottom.
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  • 180 9 Pinang, March 31, 1921 SP. Tapioca $4.75 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.25 sellers. Cold leaf $72 sellers Black Pepper $15.00 nominal White Pepper s3o| nominal Trang Pepper $25.00 nominal Mace Pickings $35.00 sellers Cloves $6 nominal Nutmegs 80s $37.00 sellers 110 s $31.00 sellers {No. 1 $23 50 per
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  • 140 9 Penang, March 31, 1921. Bt Courtbsy of thi Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 25/32 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 19/32 S Documentary 2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 175' 3 days’ sight Private „185 p Bombay Demand Bank 175 c Madras Demand Bank 175
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  • 185 9 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Pangkor for I'etek Anson. van Go“ns for Deli, Laugea, Edi, T Semawe, Segl', Olehleh and Sabang. Kinta for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson. Malacca and Singapore. Fooksang f >r Singapore and China. Expuotbd Arrivals. Nagoya, London. 2 d Apr. Tbougwa, Madras, 2nd Apr. Elephanta, Rmgoon, 2nd Apr.
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  • 6 9 DAILY (except Sunday).
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  • 273 9 Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, 1 Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, I Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubn, |By train Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, S-7.15 a.m Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 p.v and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train alsc 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.m. Taiping By train 10.15 a.m.
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  • 37 9 The homeward mail, by the Thongwa, closes at 10 a.m, on Saturday. The Nagoya is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 4 a.m. on Sunday. She will probably have mails from Europe on board.
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  • 41 9 The following non-delivered cables are Iving at the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co 1 Robert Evans s Tara. 2 A Blackie care Chartered Bank. 3 Warwick Comedy Company. 4 Edgar Warwick Robinsons Music Warehouse5 Colonel Turner Crag Hotel. 6 Letels.
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  • 51 9 April 7—Football, P C C v Chinese Sporting Club, Esplanade. Apr 9—Cricket, P C 0 v C R C, Esptanßd»» Apr 16—Cricket, PCO v St X*viera. Esplanade. Ap’il 23—Cricket, PCO v IRC Esplanade. April 30—Cricket, P 0 C v PRC Esplanade. May 16—Cricket, P C C v Erhn
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 417 9 DEFECTIVE DIGESTION. How It May be Overcome. One of the direct causes of ill-health is indigestion, and this arises most often from eating unsuitable diet, and bolting food without sufficient mastication. Thus food, instead of being quickly digested and converted into nourishing healthgiving blood, becomes a fermenting mass, giving rise
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    • 34 9 BRITISH MADE FOUNTAIN PENS A guaranteed quality 3 British made Fountain Pen with Solid Gold Nib, Medium and Broad Point. $5 i—A— o* na<4i nr The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., fl union stnskt, pnnanq.
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    • 1325 9 ■MMM——I—NEWIADVERTISEMENTS. The Bankruptcy Ordinance, *****. ln the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Furnished House wanted. For married couple. Central situation. Electric light SETTLEMENT OF PENANG’ and fans. Moderate rent. Apply Box No. 86, c/o Pinang Gazette. I n Bankruptcy. No. 4of 1921. Motor Car wanted. Four aeater- Must Re
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  • 216 10 ‘TRADE FACED WITH BANKRUPTCY.” After a lengthy discussion on the situa tion, the following resolutions were passed: (1) That the immediate formation of a Priority Indent Committee to restrict the importation, of hardware and cotton piecegoods from Manchester, India, and Japan, or any other country is necessary.
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  • 213 10 Bombay. March 10. —Exchange has been fairly steady for the last few days. The general opinion here is that rock bottom has been nearly reached, though many financiers, including Mr. J. A. Wadia, the well-known Bombay millownet think it will sink still lower Everything depends on
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  • 91 10 New York. February 21. —The Washing ton correspondent of the New York "Times’ states: —‘It is understood the I nited States has begun the coining of silver dollars. It will be recalled that the I tv k ted States melted down 270,000.001: dollars, producing 20V000.000 oz. of
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  • 114 10 NEW AGE LIMITS. London. March 15- —It ig announced that the new age limits for the Indian Civil Service open competition in Eng land, namely 21 —23 will be enforced it. 1924. The age limits August will be between 22 and ’24 and in 1922 and 1923 between
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  • 161 10 New York, February 23. —Advices from Havana state that the Australian Government has bought 1.000,000 sacks of Cuban sugar, which is now being shipped. The steamer Australmount i s loading 48,000 sacks at Paloalto. the Australplain 33,000 sacks at Neuvitas, and the Australrange 33.000 sacks at Matanzas.
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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  • 98 11 Tsinanfu, March 8. —Pneumonic plague has' broken out in Chihli and Northern Shantung. A number of cases have been carefully studied and the nature of the epidemic lias been fully identified. Reports indicate that there have l>een at. least a hundred deaths so far, spread over an area
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  • 57 11 Peking, March 10.—The officer in charge of the War Office Emigration Agency at Tsingtao has received a very large consignment, of British bronze war medals; also two meritorious service medals and a bronze medal for saving a life from drowning. Arrangements for the delivery of these medals
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  • 37 11 Shanghai, March 17. —General Wang-Yung-wu, (Commander-in-chief of the Kweichow army, was assassinated on Wednesday night at the Yih-ping-siang Hotel. Ihe body was riddled with bullets. Political motives are attributed to the murderer, who escaped.
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  • 51 11 Shanghai. March 17.—Delivering judgment in a land litigation case, Judge Skinner Turner dwelt on the Shanghai practice of registering Chinese owned land in the name of foreigners at local consulates and said it was a practice* that had invited criticism in past years and created an anomalous
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  • 36 11 Shanghai. March. 17.—The famine “drive” is making headway with an intensive egort to secure overseas assistance. Sufferers are looking eagerly for help from Shanghai to enable them to tide over the next harvest.
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  • 27 11 U. S. Navy Radio. Sun Francisco, March 10. —RearAdmiral Harry A. Field, commanding the training squadron of the Pacific Fleet, is succeeding Admiral Jayne.—
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  • 152 11 Re'.enuy the Afghan money-lenders of Colombo approached the Superintendent of Police for “equal tights and privileges in using the King’s highway in the Fort,”-their grievance being that a Divisional Order prohibits them from loitering about the Fort. A projier interpretation of their request would probably lie that they
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  • 188 11 Fifty-three unrepresented foreigners. an increase of nineteen on last year, claiming no less than seventeen different, nationalities, were charged before the Mixed Court', during 1920. Of these seven were females, and for the first time in the history of the Court provision had to be
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