Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 April 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1921-04-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 89. VOL. LXXIX. WEDNESDAY, 2Oth APRIL, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement474 1921-04-20 1 jj NIKKO ;i J; No, 7, NORTHAM J' 'i ROAD. 'i i’ Telephone No. 579, < > I <■,' j,—jy I i i I Another Little Drink .1 I -I S Wont do you any Harm S I i I If you stick to -Sigis I I CRAWFORD'S I I474 words
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Advertisement23 1921-04-20 1 THE BESI CAR IM TOWN < > > 4flHoflK>*«Mfl4» 'Ue« MK r set. AtMta s.s. a f m.s. I K Ong Swm U«ong A O«. I23 words
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Article936 1921-04-20 2 CONSTRUCTION and development. Special Interview. Mr. H. Gittins, who was until recently Chief Engineer and Adviser to the Royal State Railway of Siam, and who left Penang with Mrs Gittins for home on Saturday* by the Ellora prior to his departure. courteously granted an interview to a.936 words
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Article334 1921-04-20 2 I lans tor making war more “frightful which are now coming within the pur; lew of experts at the Ail Ministry include that for an “air-ram. writes t he correspondent of a Home paper. Relying for its driving force on a projected aero-engine of 3,000-hoise power, it is334 words
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Article1105 1921-04-20 2 AN IMPORTANT EVENT. The Cable Ship “Colonia” of 8,000 tons was built by Wigham, Riichardson Co. in 1902 and has during her career laid some 55,500 nautical miles of submarine cable. She has carried out such commissions for the various submarine Telegraph Companies in all parts of the1,105 words
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Article192 1921-04-20 2 A cording to Reuter, the Messageries Maritimes Line, popularly known amongst Europeans in the East as the French Mail will, in the near futuie. include Penang is one of their fixed ports of call, lhe c'.ll at Singapore, hitherto the only lecognisei stop- ing place192 words
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Article99 1921-04-20 2 THE P. O. DIVIDEND. “Passenger,” writing to the Editor ot lhe Hongkong Daliy Pre*s,” says: Sir. —It is gratifying to realise, fioni a paragraph >n your morning issue, that, in spite of the fact that “freight” is falling all the time, and that passengers are carried at an absolute loss,99 words
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Article302 1921-04-20 2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL. The following are further extracts from the 1920 report of the Municipal Health Officer. Dr. J. Stuart Rose: Early in the year the Principal Civil Medical Officer recommended that this hospital should be taken over by the Municipality for many years the Municipal Health302 words
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Article164 1921-04-20 2 THE BISHOP AND ASIATIC ASPIRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 20. At the Diocesan annual meeting, the Bishop of Singapore, Dr. Ferguson Davie, presided. After referring to the work accomplished by the Association and the necessity for the provision of a house for himself, his lordship spoke164 words
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Article351 1921-04-20 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette Sir,—In course of the interesting article on “Rhinoceros Trapping in Perak’ which appeared in the “P nang Gazette, the writer states: “Some are not aware that, Rhinoceri are to be found in this country, but they are to be351 words
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Article160 1921-04-20 2 Bombay is sadly in need of coal, and the lailways, having also run short, have been compelled to curtail then; train services and have purchased any coal—good, bad or indifferent, that happens to be in stock on the Bombay side. These stocks were reserved for industries for160 words
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Article42 1921-04-20 2 LIQUIDATOR APPOINTED. London, April 7. —The first meeting of the creditors of Farrow’s Bank after a lively meeting apointed Mr. Harold de V aux Brougham, official receiver, as liquidator and alsot appointed a committee of inspection to assist the liquidator.42 words
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Advertisement144 1921-04-20 2 IS YOUR FAMILY LARGE OR SMALL? M hether you have several children or only one the experience of Mrs. T. J. Rose, a. mother living at Lake Talon, Ontar o. Canada, will interest you. She says:—“l have found Baby’s Own Tablets a great medicine for the little ones. My baby144 words
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Advertisement555 1921-04-20 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. MISCELLANEOUS. Billiard Table wanted. Apply to I. Nagata, Dentist, No. 4, Bishop Street.. FOR SALE. lE. 0. HOTEL. Room No. 37. MADAME ALICE FORAY has just received from Paris SMART COWNS For Afternoon and Evening Wear and Morning Dresses, and Hats of the latest Style and Chic. INSPECTION555 words
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Article656 1921-04-20 3 INMATE’ JUMP THROUGH WINDOW. Fires in Ipoh are occurring pretty frequently. It was not more than a month ago when a shophouse at the old town end of Hugh Low Street was totally burned out. Two other fires occurred a few days ago. In one a656 words
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Article283 1921-04-20 3 Successful Year’s Work. The annual general mee’ing of the ExAssociation of Singapore held in the North Room of the S C C. Major A A A Paterson D S O, M C, presided. In mov ng the adoption of the annual report and statement of accounts for the283 words
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Article279 1921-04-20 3 SKILLED WORKERS’ O ff FER TO THE UNITED ENGINEERS. There does not seem to be any immediate prospect of a settlement in the strike of skilled Chinese workers in Singapore. The position at the Harbour Board is the same the men apparently still remaining truculent, says the279 words
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Article339 1921-04-20 3 Paper From Bamboo. In the article on Paper-making from Bamboo, in the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, the following notes are on the bamboos of ourselves and near neighbours. Malaysia.—The bamboos of Malaysia and the Dutch East Indies, from Java to Borneo, were enumerated by Karz, in 1876.339 words
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Article97 1921-04-20 3 April 20—Theatre Roy*l, Penang Road Opening Night 9 p.m. April 22St Georges Day, Dinner and Dance, E <fc O Hotel. April 22—Malau Tin, Annua) Meeting Downing Street, at noon. Aptil 23—Cricket, P C C v I R C Esplanade April 23—Austin Trac or Demonstration Songei Patani. April 28—Football,97 words
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Article50 1921-04-20 3 The Band will play the following programme of music at the EspUnade at 6 p,m. to-day. 1 March ...The Vanished Army... Alford 2 Reminiscences... Gounod ...Godfrey 3 Waltz ...Jolly Good Fellows... Vollstedt 4 Fox Trot ...The Teddie ...Finck 5 One Step ...The Wiggle A Wee Dance... Arthur50 words
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Advertisement804 1921-04-20 3 POSITION WANTED. AUCTIONS. English Lady desires occupation and PENANG SALES ROOM. would give her services as Companion 1 Help or would travel. < iood Sailor. Apply i By Order #f the Mortgasee to Mrs. Woodman, laiping Rubber Plan-; tations, Ltd., Trong, Perak. TO BE SOLD 568 20-4 BY PUBLIC AUCTION.804 words
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Advertisement132 1921-04-20 3 Pritchard Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in tfie Straits Settlements! PENANG IPOHVie have received a few new and exclusive V V'fr AFTERNOON AND EVENING GOWNS in Black and Colours also EVENING WRAPS in Satin or Cloth. if Prices Reasonable, bfe-it V F j Ladies’ Woo! Coats. Full length and in the latest132 words
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Article1256 1921-04-20 4 The news from Heme since last we commented in this column on the industrial situation is distinctly more reassuring. The cleavage in the Triple Alliance, resulting in the decision ot the Railwaymen and Transport Workers not to join the Miners’ Federation in stopping work, has served, for1,256 words
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Article1520 1921-04-20 4 There are no fresh development» tn the coal crisis. The temper 3« Strike of the miner, in some Reflectioas. are»» w such that the prospect of a settlement is not improved though in the North of England the men favour a f rfc^ er ference. The fact1,520 words
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Article238 1921-04-20 4 P.CC. v I R C. The P.C.C. made no mistake abou v their victory over the I.R C. at the Esplanade, last night. Rain came on during the fi'st half but it was not sufficient to dtmp the ardour of the players, O'" the large crowd of spectators who238 words
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Article110 1921-04-20 4 The Travelling Bovs’ Union of foothalleis paid a visit tn Bukit Mertsjam on Sa f n day last, and ip the Pachng there met the Bokic Mertajarn Recreation Club at football. As thnre has not been any football match with an outside team for some months110 words
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Advertisement173 1921-04-20 4 BOOTH’S! f RECOGNISED AS I rTiT “THE GIN” I I Csr? 1 <£ssa/ 1740 S •£•>> all over India China. f BOOTH'S t 77tr Original Dry Gin OBTAINABLE FROM ALL LOCAL DEALERS. J, DiSTIUMY, LONDON. BNOAMa Va— ,i SOLE IMPORTERS: BEHR CO., PENANG. jgmzixnzdxixu jjxu. uxixlw I Jeyes Fluid I173 words
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Advertisement27 1921-04-20 4 “E. O.” ST. GEORGE’S DINNER h DANCE ON FRI., 22nd APRIL 1921 E. O. ORCHESTRA. EXTENSION OF LICENCE Mr. <t J/ra. E. H. Buljord. P. P. C.27 words
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Miscellaneous27 1921-04-20 4 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water To-dat. 11.18 a.m. 5 6 s.m. 11.26 p m. 5.36 p.m. To-morrow. 11 51 a.m 5.41 a.m. 11.40 p.m. 6.14 p.m.27 words
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Article656 1921-04-20 5 MAJORITY TO CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, April 18. The coal crisis is practically at a standstill ab p'esent, owing to the absence of miners’ delegates from London. The Government offer to establish a National Wages Board to give limited temporary financial assistance still holds good. Miners[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 656 words
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Article106 1921-04-20 5 ••A BASIS OF CO OPERATION.” London, April 18. Replying to questions in the House of Commons, Col. Amery stated htat it was proposed that rhe meeting of the Empire Prime Minis era in June discuss the question of the adoption of a comprehensive policy of Empire laud106 words
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Article243 1921-04-20 5 WOMEN’S CURIOSITY: BEWILDERING EVIDENCE London, April 18. Extraordinary scene-* marked to-day's closing stages in the Wakeford case. A crowd, chiefly of well dressed women, besieged the entrance to the court room and wildly struggled for admission. The evidence of the past few hearings has been most conflicting243 words
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Article112 1921-04-20 5 MEASURES TO ENFORCE SANCTIONS London, April 18 Tn the Hou-*? of Co ’'moos, replying regarding the proposed British participation in measures for the enforcement of sanctions in the event of Ge* many not meeting the requirements on May Ist, Mr. Lloyd George staged that Germany112 words
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72 1921-04-20 5 London, April 19. As announced yesterday, an important Cabinet meeting took placs to consider, according to M Briand’s own words, the contingencies of the pre=ent moment. M Millerand presided The War Minister and Marshals Foch and Petain were present Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee of72 words
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Article120 1921-04-20 5 BETTER COAL AND SUPERVISION WANTED London, April 18. An interim report of the Committee of the Chamber of Shipping on the pilferage of goods in transit emphasises the fact rhathe average claims paid by seven different steamship companies engaged in the same trade ranged from 20J to120 words
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Article97 1921-04-20 5 VIEWS ON IMPERIAL DEFENCE. Auckland, New Zealand, April 18, Mr J E Massey, Premier, referring to the business of the Imperial Premiers’ Conference,said one of the most important matters to be discussed was naval defence, espe cially in the Pacific. he was sure the Empire would go97 words
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Article44 1921-04-20 5 Washington, April 18. It is officially seated that the Central American union, Guatemala, Honduras and Salvador, h*s undertaken to declare war “imultaneously with Cos*» Rica against Panama, if Cost* Rica such action necessary in connection with her bouudary dispute with Par.am».44 words
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Article44 1921-04-20 5 New York, April, 18. Mr Samuel Gomper-*, President of tn? Federation of Labour, who is a septeagenaiiau w dower, was married to an English woman, Mrs Gertrude N*-uscheler, aged 38 Innw associated with Mr Gompers in his w rc44 words
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Article205 1921-04-20 5 U. 8. CONTENTION. Washington, April 18, Correspondence between America and Japan regarding the Island of Yap is published. Mr. Hughes* note of April stb, in which he argued that the United States lost none of its rights as oue off the victors over Germany (which has already205 words
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322 1921-04-20 5 Fortifications Rumour Denied. Tokyo, March 24:—A Foreign Office statement declares: ‘‘The maintenance of peace in the Orient and the safeguarding of c mmerce and navigation in the Pacific, was Japan’s purpose in destroying the German Flees and occupying the ex German Islands. Conforming with322 words
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Article104 1921-04-20 5 Pa is, April 18. Mr C'iu Chih Chen, special envoy of the President of the Chinese Republic, is arriving in Paris for the purp ss cf furcbe' strengthening Franco Chinese intellectual and commercial bonds. He will visit President Millerand and confer with a number of distinguished personages104 words
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Article102 1921-04-20 5 COMMISSIONERS’ SPECIAL REGULATION. London, April 18. In consequence of the passing of the Sex Disqualification Removal Act of 1919, the Civil Service Commissioners have made a regulation reserving to men all posts in the (pHowing services overseas, other than posts for which women may be specially102 words
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Article28 1921-04-20 5 London, April 18 The Primate has nominated the Reverend Thomas A Scott as Bishop of Shantung. The consecration will probably be on June 29.28 words
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163 1921-04-20 5 THE NEW ARRANGEMENTS. London, April 18. The report on the Bill concerning steamer services to the Far East, Australasia, East Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, tabled in the Chamber, specifies that the Mtssageries Maritimes Line shall cease to be State subsidised. A new Company163 words
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Article688 1921-04-20 5 Stirring New York Demonstration. New York, March 20—“ One hundred per cent Americanism” responded on Friday night to tie efforts of Sinn Fein and German Americanism—“ Deutschland Go Braglas the cartoonists depict; it—to undermine the moral foundation of this country’s participation in the war atd688 words
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Article33 1921-04-20 5 London, April 18. Webh tinpla’e workers’ wages have be?n reduced 40 per c°nt, following the recent fall in steel bars, on which their rat*s depend according to a sliding scale.33 words
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Article1401 1921-04-20 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr A E Baddeley arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday from Singapore. Mr and Mrs F A Punter leave Selangor for Home this week. M.M.” The Hon Dr Lim Boon Keng, OBE returned to Singapore from bis visit to China. Mr H Fitzmaurice, acting British Consul has reopened1,401 words
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Article115 1921-04-20 5 Profiteering in rice shows no signs of abatement, in spue of the strictness that Mr H R. Bull has b j en bringing to bear upon defaulters in the Third Court, Singapore, during the past fortnight s*ys the Free Press.” He had occasion to censare them agaio, when115 words
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Article57 1921-04-20 5 We hear from our Ku*la Lumpur correspondent, says the Straits limes, tnat m view of the present conditions the F.M.S. Government ha» stopped work io connection with many important puolic works, including Basic Fraser General Hospital and the Victory Avenue. It is uniiKely, however, that Guuoug57 words
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Article18 1921-04-20 5 Havana, April 18. The twelfth game between Cap»blaoca and Lasker was drawn after 31 moves.18 words
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Article468 1921-04-20 6 1N TERES T L N (4 F, IEB R A TlO NS. Writing 1 under date April 9th, the Pattani correspondent of the Bangkok Times,” says: The New Year of the Bhuddist Era was ushered in with the usual ceremonies befitting the occasion. New Year’s Eve was celebrated with468 words
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Article289 1921-04-20 6 A remarkable solution of a sevenyear old mystery is suggested by a discovery on the highest mountain in Central Abedeenshire. known as the Mither Tap of Benachie. In the summer of 1914 a two-year old child disappeared from the croft ot Doorlethen, at the289 words
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Advertisement241 1921-04-20 6 i Vi-Cocoa LJ Is a natural Food Beverage suitable for all times Its sustaining properties are valuable Q to health and strength. Special prices to Clubs, Messes and q Wholesale dealers. Q WRITE FOR A FREE SAMPLE TIN n FROM THE IMPORTERS j" I Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd- I I241 words
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Advertisement137 1921-04-20 6 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHII 1 GOOD NEWS FOR MOTORISTS! 5 WE HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT I MICHELIN J Tyres (Covers) have been Reduced 10 per cent. g G. W. WILSON CO.. LTD., S (Incorporated in F. M. S.) S STOCKISTS H 1 IPOH. TAIPING SUNGEI PATAM- i %|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||I|IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUW j HUDSON’S LIGHT RAILWAY137 words
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737 1921-04-20 7 REPORT OF MANAGER. Mi. Nardin Manager in his report upon dredging operations for the halfsear ended December the 31st 1920, says It is accompanied by the usual plans relative to the property and by tabulated statements shewing analysis of working costs and the working profit.737 words
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Article181 1921-04-20 7 The following list of subscribers is forwarded us for publication by Mr. M. Peel, the Secretary: Previously acknowledged $40.621.20, Messrs- P. R. Pinhorn (Second subscription) $l5, and E. L. Shipman $10.25, Malacca Planters’ Association $157.12, “Christ Church,” Malacca (collection) $155.72, Messrs. C. E. Nugent, $2O, H. R.181 words
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Article692 1921-04-20 7 DEC IDE TO ‘CARRY ON.” The {second annual general meeting oi the shareholders of the Malayan Rubber Factories, Ltd was held on Saturday, at the Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, Mr- F. S. Gooding presiding. Others present were Mi-. E. Gattey and Mr. O. R. S. Bateman.692 words
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Article84 1921-04-20 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. c 8 S SHAKES. >. S '3 P so ao SQ tn c. c. c. o. Rubber (Dollar) Bukit Jelotong obc 60c 45c 55c K.-Sidim 1.20 1.30 1.25 1.35 Parit Perak 1.60 1.7084 words
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Article21 1921-04-20 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Holland American lbs 851,366 Si Pare Pare 27,203 Netherlands Langkat... 21,85221 words
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Article51 1921-04-20 7 Bukit Ibu (Bandar) Tin Ltd, January 1921 piculs 50, February piculs 70, March piculs 80, exclusive of ore won by tributors. Re nong Tin Dredging Company, Limited, output for the first half month ending 15th April, 1921:—N0. 1 Dredge piculs 116, No. 3 Dredge piculs 371, total 48751 words
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Article100 1921-04-20 7 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., give the following. London prices, 19th instant Spot £l6B down £1.0.0 3 months buying £169 15s £1,10.0 3 selling £l7O £1.10.0 Local Parity $B3 04 To-day’s Singapore buyers no sellers $B5 Penang buyers no sellers $B5. The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd Tin was100 words
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Article176 1921-04-20 7 Pbnang, April 20, 1921. BP. Tapioca $4.50 buyers M. P. Tapioca $5.50 sales. Cold leaf $72 sellers Black Pepper $15.00 nominal White Pepper s3o| nominal Trang Pepper $25.00 nominal Mace Pickings $34.00 sellers Cloves s6° nominal Nutmegs 80s $37.00 sellers 110 s $31.00 sellers {No. 1 $2O 00 per176 words
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Article176 1921-04-20 7 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Pungab for Kantang (Trang), Teesta for Port Swettenbam and Singapore Kedah for Sitiawan and Lumut. Ningchow for Smz and London. Gregory Apcar for Rangoon and Calcutta (Mergui and Moulmein via Rangoon.) Expbctnd Arrivals. Gregory Apcar, Singapore. 20th Apr. Lake Gilpen, Singapore, 23rd Ap'. Khyber, Singapore, 27th176 words
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Article574 1921-04-20 7 U.S. AMBASSADOR’S CAREER. The new American Administration have approached the Brit’sb Government! as to the proposed appointment of Colonel George Harvey as American Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s and have been informed that the Government would welcome his nomination. The “Times" Washington correspondent is informed574 words
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Article147 1921-04-20 7 A wind and rain storm at Bangkok on Bth April was of unusual severity and wr( ught much havce in a short space of time. The overhead lighting system was damaged to such an ex’ent that at one time the town was prac’ically in entire darkness,147 words
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Article97 1921-04-20 7 Between 3 and 4 am. on Monday a daring gang robbery took place in a -bop at 199 New Bridge Road, Singapore where five Chinese, masked and disguised entered and tied up the occupants, an old man and woman making off with cash and jewellery to the97 words
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Article59 1921-04-20 7 Later information about the shooting incident at Kota Tinggi, Johore, leaves no doubt whatever that tbe matter origin ated in tbe threatening attitude of notorious gang rubbers, *nd that the Europeans who went to tbe assistance of the police and acted at their request must not in59 words
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Advertisement37 1921-04-20 7 g The recognized Typewriter g I of the day is S "The Remington" I A shipment of the S I very latest models g I has just arrived. Wl >■♦«< M J MCALISTER 6 CO., Ltd., I AGENTS.37 words
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Miscellaneous257 1921-04-20 7 r > TO-NIGHT GRAND OPENING ATTRACTION AT THE THEATRE ROYAL The Grandest and the Most Magnificent Hall Situated in Penang Road opposite to Leith Street Police Station. NEW HALL NEW MACHINE NEW SEATS GRAND ORCHESTRA srand Programme from Wednesday 20t6 to Sunday Tipril In the Second Show at 9 p.m.257 words
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Advertisement1379 1921-04-20 8 P SO -R«mSH MAIL STEAMSHIP (Incorporated in U. S. A.) OZ"* A T REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS PACIFIC SERVICE. Hongkong. Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Manila, Honolulu, San Francisco. Companies Incorporated In England.) s s. "VENEZUELA” From Hongkong about -20th April 1921. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES 6. s. “GOLDEN STATE” about 25th April1,379 words
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Advertisement187 1921-04-20 8 BRITISH llq qjj expanded metal D D DIAMOND MESH I II if I 1 J y/Wi/W v -A F ZX ZX X /x Z I 1 > JL A 1 X /X/ wF Ar ir i >7 y m ll \A.AA A A a SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS Co., Singapore187 words
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