Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 February 1922
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1922-02-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 35. VOL. LXXX. WEDNESDAY, 15th FEBRUARY, 1922. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement637 1922-02-15 1 >!KKO 7. NORTHAM ROAD. felaptone No. 579, i llJ! ililll|iiiiiiiiiiiii»iiiiiiiilllliiiiiiliiiiiifiillliillllH t ,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii||lilb !ll 1,111, unnnnnnonnnn □nnoDnanDana nnnnnouan union insurance society of canton, ltd. ESIABI SHED 1835 INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG. Every prudent man insures his belongings against the risk of s X fJ I I /I I I Fire but realizes637 words
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Advertisement31 1922-02-15 1 > BRITISH BOND ;J Writing Pad <J of 100 leaves with 25 envelopes <’ $1 ii J’ Hermione Box contain* 50 faaoy. > lined Notepaper, 50 Envelope* 1 > $1 ii < Pinang tazette Press, Ltd.31 words
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Article1196 1922-02-15 2 SYMES—McAULEY. A marriage which created much interest in Ked*h and P**nana wa* celebrated in St George 3 Churchjys'erday af r ernoon, the contracting puties hem* Mr J*ck Alber’Symes, Manager of Shanghai Kedah Plantations, Lt 1., recond »nu of the late Mr John Symes and Mrs Symes, Kamuntiog,1,196 words
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393 1922-02-15 2 A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Penang Chinese Labourers’ Unemployment Fund took place at the Chinese Town Hall on the 20th January, and was a tended by Messrs Yeoh Paik Tat’ (Chairman), Tan Chock China, Lye Kuan Sam, Gan Kim Heok, See Bok393 words
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Article126 1922-02-15 2 Chinese Throws Himself Overboard i While the IMS Railwav launch was returning from Prai to Penang yesterday afternoon, a middle aged Chines* threw himself overboard. *T’>e tragedy, which occurred in mid stream, w a* witn o ssed bv s*veral passengers who it appears did not divine126 words
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Article128 1922-02-15 2 The three Chinese and one Chinese woman of the amah class who were arrested by detective* at Penang Railway Station last week, wh»n the woman was found to be cartying firearms and ammunition withou l having a licen*e appeared before Mr R Hcotr on Monday. They were:—Chow128 words
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Article545 1922-02-15 2 SPECIAL MEE UNG. A special mee ing of the Municipal Commission was held iu the Municipal Chambers, Penang, last night to consider, and ifapproved, to.pass supplemental budget No 2/21. There were present —Messrs S Codriogton (president) J D Kemp, C R Samuel, P K Narabyar, J H Pedlow,545 words
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Article358 1922-02-15 2 The Pr posed Scheme. The Committee of the Ex-Services As ociation of Malaya, Singapoie B aneb, have been approached bv a number of members with a request to assist in the formation of a new club. It. is ’bought that a place in which those358 words
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Article1468 1922-02-15 2 MR KEYNES’S >EW BOOK. Mr Harold Cox. says the new book which Mr Keynes has written on Germany’s liability for war destruction will probably prove less att'active to tne general reader than his previous book on the same subjec f for its contains fewer of those personal touches1,468 words
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Article224 1922-02-15 2 Protest Against Disbandment. Madras, February 2 —The l*t Battalion of the Prince of Waka’ Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) now stationed in Madras has received news that the regiment is to be disbanded. The following telegram of protest has been sent to the Home Press The Ist Battalion224 words
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Article177 1922-02-15 2 The Council meets on Monday next, 20ih inst. Th** Colonial Secretary will move the approval of the nlans for doebling th- railwav line at St Mary’s Hom*, Tank-rd. Tt»e Treasurer has a batch of motions The first is to approve of the additions to the Estimates during December.177 words
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Article346 1922-02-15 2 CHINESE NEWSPAPER defam ARTIcLg The judgment of the h M H Whitley i„ tho Lm against the Kwora W stl v-t 4 Ltd, Ponans, io re,p tco article which appeatedin April 16, 1921, of the published by defendants f orin ly of an appeal in the346 words
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Article263 1922-02-15 2 A FISHERIES EXPERT. (From Our Own Corresponds) Singapore, February 15. Mr David G Snead, the well-knowa Australian fisheties expert, who s e service* have been made available to the I Government by New South Wales ha* i lifelong acquaintance with the sub jeer aoJ wide experience scientifically sei263 words
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Advertisement14 1922-02-15 2 JUST CHAMBERS'S INCOME TAX ■T JOHN oitaiiubl* Pinang Gazette P fess Price $2» POST14 words
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Article356 1922-02-15 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Athenaeum, Penang, was held in the Library, last evening. Dr R M Connolly, who presided, said the Hon. Secretary's and Treasurer’s reports showed that during the past year five ordinary meetings had been held. The Rev356 words
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Article1261 1922-02-15 3 PAPERS AT THE ATHENAEUM. The ordinary meeting of the Athenaeum. Pensng. was held in the Chines 0 Merchants’ Club, last night, when Mr S B Hon Secretary of the Athenaeum, read a paper on Democracy as an ideal, and as a or-ctical failu r e.” Dr R M Connolly1,261 words
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Article123 1922-02-15 3 Feb 15—Football. PCC v Govt Services. Feb 15—Penang Swimming Club. Moonlight Fete, 9 p m. Feb 22—Football, Cohn's v Whites. Feb 22—P.V.R.C, Meeting, Drill Hall. 6 p.m, Feb 25—Entertainment for Girls' Guides at Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. Feb 27—P A M Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, Penang, 10.45 a.m.123 words
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Advertisement988 1922-02-15 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. h ort clASS 5 TISEMENTS. RUBBER. FACTORIES. p FOR SALE, TO LET, &c. Notice is hereby given that no premin the “Pioang ses may be used as a Rubber Factory without a Municipal licence. t at The term “Rubber Factory’’ includes unFE CENTS A WORD, I premises used988 words
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Advertisement229 1922-02-15 3 «■MHiUCnjMHM u\J MM W M n an m w Egyptian Cigarettes of Quality J n “Bouton Rouge” g Felucca n Maspero Specials g n n a a W PACKED IN TINS OF 50 V a w STOCKED BY ALL HIGH CLASS DEALERS. M M 1 ■hmm □□DWiianDM*aiunn««KD v 7n Honour229 words
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Article53 1922-02-15 4 Symes-Mc Auley—At St. George’s Church, Penang, on the 14th February, by the Rev Keppel Garnier, Jack Albert Symes, Manager of Shanghai-Kedah Plantations, Ltd second son of the late Mr John Symes, and’Mrs Symes, Kamuoting, Jitra, Kedah, and Edith Christine McAuley, eldest daughter of Mr John McAuley and Mrs McAuley.53 words
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Article1191 1922-02-15 4 It was stated in the House of Commons by Sir Robert Horne, Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 10th iost. that it was the intention of the Government to re-establish an unrestricted market for gold in London at the earliest possible moment. The Chancellor added that the1,191 words
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Article1665 1922-02-15 4 One of the many contentious features of the drastic report of Eastern Gartisons. the Geddes retrenchment Committee, which by the way has been in the Cabinet’s hands for nearly two months, is the suggestion that the War Office economise in oversea garrisons, by withdrawing or reducing battalions1,665 words
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Advertisement210 1922-02-15 4 a VARIED SELECTION f f 0 A Pens, Pencils, Pen Racks, Ink Pots, Scribbling and Writing Pads, Pocket Note Books, Letter Despatch Books, g Receipt Books, Alburns, Loose-Leaf J Pocket Books, Manifold Books, Files, a Paper Weights, Office Pins, Paper gg Clips, Erasers, Check Rolls, Etc. S#. 3$ FROM H210 words
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Advertisement8 1922-02-15 4 “E. O.” Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday.8 words
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Miscellaneous27 1922-02-15 4 THE TIDESHigh Water. Low Water. To-da». 2.13 a,m. 8 48 a.m. 2.54 pm. 9.0 p m. To-mobrow. 2.39 a.m, 9 23 a.m. 3.30 p.m. 9.51 p m.27 words
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Article446 1922-02-15 5 SHOOTINGS in BELFAST. Reuter s Telegrams. London, February 13rc were killed in shootings at fuur ore British Support for Ulster. London. February 13situation on the Ulster frontier is r(]pd with much apprehension. w o»s- IO till appeal by Sir James British Government stated large additional forces were availableReuter s Telegrams. ] - 446 words
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Article115 1922-02-15 5 A s QF|TH’S motion defeated. London, February 14. 24| J“ >Us "f Commons rejected by rm,, t M Asquith's amendntri ,t SS rt 'gretting that the ol <>i the Government impos'lb"" l ur(h n of taxation. He dantlv e ddes report abunin th.' Jlls 'dicd the charges contained115 words
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Article97 1922-02-15 5 r El AR ™ENTAL memoranda. London, February 13. 10 thf4 H ,x r lain said Comm ns Mr ChamGedd diri ra l t y memorandum G;.r. l( f t!* s I’mt was issued jn purVer, unerit p ra l decision of th v e Godlil t thi97 words
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Article150 1922-02-15 5 REVISION OF PROGRAMME. London. February 13. According to a Bard'df message, the decision t-o suspend civil disobedience was taken at a meeting of Mr. Gandhi and the Nat onal Cbngres 8 Committee, which passed a resolution deploring the mob’s inhuman conduct at Chaurichaura, and declaring that the country’s150 words
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Article511 1922-02-15 5 HOME PRESS VIEWS. London, January 21. —The Daily Telegraph” says the situation in India warrants the gravest anxiety- and that inadequate measures are being taken to repress .subversive movements.. It says that India- and many people in Britain are waiting to see whether the Government will firmly511 words
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Article606 1922-02-15 5 Bombay, January 25. —Mr. Gandhi con tributes a striking article to the current issue- of the “Nawa Jivan.” his Gujarati weekly paper, in which he endeavours to. define “Swaraj’’ and express the fears and doubts which trouble him at the present juncture. “I do not know606 words
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Article158 1922-02-15 5 APPALLING DETAILS. London. February 13. An appalling picture of the famine m Russia was given by Sir Benjamin Robertson, in an interviexv, on hi- arrival -n London. He emphasised the resemblance of rural conditions of Russia and India, but the sufferings of Russians were infinitely greater than anything158 words
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Article58 1922-02-15 5 London, February 13. The issue is impending of a Siamese Loan of $2,000-000 at 7 per cent, at par, redeemable in forty annual instalments beginning in 1928. To Develop Railways London, February 13. The underwriting is proceeding oi the Siamese Loan, mentioned earlier. The loan will be used58 words
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Article30 1922-02-15 5 Washington. February 13. Imports in January were of the value of $216,000,000, including gold $2-,000,000, and silver $6-500,000. Exports wer<> $279,000,000, including gold $900,000, and silver $4,000-000.30 words
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Article290 1922-02-15 5 FRANCE AND THE RUSSIAN FACTOR. London- February’ 13. Though it is announced in London that no decision has yet been taken regarding the proposed postponement of the Genoa Conference, the heartiness wth which the French semi-official press to-day welcomes the British proposal of a preliminary meeting of experts290 words
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Article156 1922-02-15 5 THE AMERICAN SENATE. Washington, February 13. The report of the American delegation to the Conference, which President Harding submitted to the Senate, clearly and concisely shows the close inter-rela-tion of the Treaties madei by the Conference. It points out- that the “new relations declared in the Four Power156 words
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Article15 1922-02-15 5 Washington, February 13. President Harding has sent the Treaty to the Senate.15 words
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Article72 1922-02-15 5 Washington, February 13. The Navy Secretary, speaking in the Naval Committee of the House of Representatives, recommended fixing the nav.l personnel in the coming fiscal year .it 90,000 men and 6,000 apprentices, compared with 100,000 and 6,000 respectively at present authorised, but without a reduction of active72 words
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Article47 1922-02-15 5 Boston, February- 13. About 40,000 employees of the New England cotton mills struck, protesting against a reduction of wages of 20 per cent, and in some mills increase in the working week from 48 to 54 hours. There w r ere no disorders.47 words
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Article25 1922-02-15 5 London- February 13. It has been decided to postpone the British Empire Exhibition till 1924, is the preparation t me is considered inadequate.25 words
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21 1922-02-15 5 London- February 13. The Home Office refused t-> alb w German boxers to appear in England.21 words
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Article160 1922-02-15 5 MEN AND SMUTS’ PROPOSALS. Johannesburg, February 12. The unyielding spirit of the miners wa 1 testified at a meeting at which 4.900 declared against General Smuts’ proposal' The authorities «announced that- picketting was prohibited in connection with the proposed resumption of mining tomorrow. Resumption on Goldfield. Johannesburg,160 words
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Article216 1922-02-15 5 FREN( 11 GOVERNMENT’S POLICY. Paris, February 13Before the Senate Finance Commission, M. Poincare, dealing with the bill fop the refloating of the Banque Industrielle de Chine, recalled the reasons leading him to support, his predecessor’s measure. I n the Chamber, M. Jeannery, the reporter, declared that the Government216 words
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Article16 1922-02-15 5 London, February 13. Ihe Shell Transport Company subscription list closed early thi' morning-16 words
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Article322 1922-02-15 5 “The Times.” The French are not content with encouraging the use of aeroplanes for transport of goods and of passengers they are making practical efforts to utilize them in oth/e'r directions. At a recent meeting of the Academy of Sciences Monsieur H. Heldt described the results he“The Times.” - 322 words
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Article816 1922-02-15 5 The death occurred in Kuala Lumptu of Subeder Gulab Khan, .1. P., a leading member of the Northern Indian, community in this country. The, Hon. Mr. W. G. Maxwell, C.M-G.. i 3 expected to arrive in Kinta to-day. Ou Sunday, the 19th instant Mr- Maxwell visits the816 words
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Obituary27 1922-02-15 5 OBITUARY. PROFESSOR BODLAND. Rotterdam, February 14 The death has occurred of Heer Bolland, the famous Professor of Philosophy at Leyden University. He started l.fe «is anerrand b"V.27 words
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Article505 1922-02-15 6 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,—ln the iirterests of the shareholders of the above Company, may I ask you to kindly publish this letter. The Company had, at the end of May, 1921, 137 acres of proved payable ground with a first class Bucket505 words
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Article307 1922-02-15 6 The recent announcement by Reuter of the death, at Home, of Sir Francis Henry Miay, former Governor of Hongkong, recalls a rare instance of a cadet in the Civil Service of a Colony becoming Governor of that Colony. Sir Francis May had a short spell307 words
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Article100 1922-02-15 6 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sitiawan for Asahan. Lian Choo for Palau Laugkawi Perlis and Setul. Expected Arrivals. Devanha, London, Feb 18. Novara, London, Mai ch 3. Ships in communication with the Wireless Station, Penaga bb Achilles, Dogra, Mattra, M 8 Falstria, City of Cambridge, Cyclops, Takada. Kasado Mara, Physa, Tambora,100 words
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Article164 1922-02-15 6 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, j Ipoh, Batu Gajah. Tapah Road, I Teluk Anson, Kuala Kuhn, |By train Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, am Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 pm. and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train 9 30 a.m. &4 p.m.164 words
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Article51 1922-02-15 6 The Devanha, with mails from Europe, is expected to arrive here at noon on Saturday. The homeward mail by the Thongwa, closes at 10 a m. on Saturday. The mails despatched on the 21st ultimo by the B I Packer Teesta, was delivered in London on the 13th51 words
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Article26 1922-02-15 6 The following are non-delivered cables for the week ending 15th inst. at the E E A and C Telegraph Co 1 Hogaan Beach St.26 words
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Advertisement280 1922-02-15 6 SI ■I > World’s Favourite 'Vf B t Cinema Weekly. v i Profusely illustrated with beautiful pictures < of Film Stars at work and at play, the > Picture Show" is without question rMi Britain's greatest Picture Play Weekly i ri paper. Everything you want to know g |1 about280 words
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Advertisement266 1922-02-15 6 ifn'l n v I Ig Expectant and Nursing j IJ Mothers 33 Z i find in Glaxo a most valuable aicL for. taken regularly two S or three times a day by the mother herself (both Wore and -ih 3« after the birth of her baby), Glaxo not only maintains266 words
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Article261 1922-02-15 7 NEW ZEALAND'S LEAD. Wellington, January 17,—Still pursuing his campaign) for ttcoinomy, Mr. Massey, the Prime' Minister, has introduced a Bill into the House of Representatives t > reduce the pay of public servants. The Bill' covers all State servants excepting the Judges, tha-* Governor, the High261 words
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Article265 1922-02-15 7 A story that two Scottish girls were kidnapped on a South American steamer and carried from Glasgow half round the world; locked on; the hold, is made public by the Charity Organisation Society. The girls allege they were, enticed on board to take tea with some sailors. and265 words
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Article135 1922-02-15 7 The results of tennis ties played yesterday are as under Singles Handicap Class A.—Scr. R. N Byatt beat Scr. B. S. Walton 4 —6, 6 -0, 6—l. Singles Handicap Class B.— —.5 A. Dobson beat —.30 G. C. V. Davson 7—5, 6 —2. Singles Handicap Class C.135 words
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Article48 1922-02-15 7 The following C.R.C. tennis ties are fixed for to-morrow Singles “A”. —L. Kwee Law, J2/6 v. L, Choon Kee, Scr. C. "Wat Hye, —l5 v. K. Hooi Hye, —4ODoubles “B”.—O. Eng Tiang and K Joo Jeang —3O v. L. Eng Hooi and Dr. Lau —4/6.48 words
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Article321 1922-02-15 7 London,. February 2. —A distinguished gathering attended the official opening by the Duke of York of the' new headquarters of the Overseas Club at Vernon House. St.. James’s. The subsequent luncheon, at which Lord Burnham presided, was attended by. the Duke of Sutherland, Lord Inchcapiei. Lord321 words
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Article188 1922-02-15 7 Once in the possession of Gaby Deslys, and before that an ornament which adorned Court beauties, the largest diamond in China has been bought by a wealthy Chineset of Peking, after it had been shown by z a Shanghai jeweller- The stone, which weighs 102.63 carats and is188 words
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Article888 1922-02-15 7 A COMPARISON WITH BRITAIN. Now that the Inter-Allied Aeronautical Control Commission in Germany is in process of being reduced, it is more important than ever that the British public should realize the relative activity displayed in the encouragement of civil aviation in the two countries, The888 words
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Article1239 1922-02-15 7 A COLOMBO INTERVIEW. Following is the full report appearing in the Times of Ceylon of the interview with a Kuala Lumpur business man to which a telegram in our issue of Feb 6th related It will be remembered that in October iasn Reuter announced that Mr Winston Churchill1,239 words
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Article98 1922-02-15 7 Th*» foll iwing ar*» the latest quotation* in Mrigsrs Kennedy Co’s share list Yesterday. To-day. e i SRAHHW >, >. g 30 sc 4 c. io. 50. f c. M !tvlr»g Johan (F P) 85c 9 c 85c 87£c Kauiuutmg Tin 21/- 22/6 20/- 21/Lingui Tin 35098 words
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Article45 1922-02-15 7 15th February, 1922. 1 Smoked Sheet 27 jo Penang Fine Pale Crepe J Unsmoked Sheet No 1 16 o a 1 Smok* d Sheet 29 c StXOAPOR. Crepe Dol). r 1 Smoked Sheet 8 l/2d London Cr pe g 1/2d New York 15|c45 words
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Article18 1922-02-15 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for January Laras (Sumatra) lbs 36 331 Sungei Matang 24,26518 words
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Article109 1922-02-15 7 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following London prices, on Feb 14 Spot £152 Down £1.25.6i 3 months buying£l 53.15 s £1.75.6d 3 selling £154 £1.75.6d Local Parity $76.28 February 15tb; Singapore sold 100 tons at $77 7/8; Penang buyers no sellers at s77|, The Eastern Smelting109 words
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Article122 1922-02-15 7 Psnang, February 75, 1922. By Oourtbsy 0» thr Chabtkrrd Babk). London Dem nd Bank 2/3 3/4 4 months' sight Bank 2/4 3 Cradit 2/4 3'16 5 Documentary 2/4 9/32 Oaloubta Demand Bank Rs. 175 3 days’siirbt Private 180 Bombay Demand Bank 175 o Madras Demand Bank 175 i- 3122 words
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Advertisement424 1922-02-15 7 S»""" —TRENTS. TO D 1 Entr y ,st March P Joad. Bungalow, with I 3 y garage, central position. month. Reply to I Hiutsf,n Su f )er s,x L i in splendid condition. A V 40. NOTICES. ■ToTcOLOMBO BOMBAY M ;l ru" Hue here 20th Hi nJ other in- -\l'»\>424 words
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Advertisement227 1922-02-15 7 AVOID BLOOD-POISONING. DRESS CUTS ’WOUNDS WITH ANTISEPTIC ZAM-BUK. How often do you hear of limbs be ng crippled, lives sacrificed through neglect of a simple cut or tiny scratch Trivial wounds and injuries that developed into blood-poisoning simply for want of proper attention. When y°u or any member of your227 words
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Advertisement82 1922-02-15 7 IS YOUR BREATH BAD n the morning? Have you a bad taste in the mouth, a furred tongue? H so PINKETTES are just the thing you need. They gently correct constipation, and regulate the liver: cure sick headaches, biliousness and foul breath A removing their cause; keep the system >82 words
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Advertisement1503 1922-02-15 8 ninnv" T TTSFE straits steamship co., ltd., JtiW J» JEZP j (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) or FAST TWIN SCREW M*ll P SS I ’IVFBPOOI FOR INTENDED 10 SAIL STEAMERS RANGOON. COLOMBO. LONDON AND LIVERPOOL;. WITH THROUGH CONNECTIONS FROM PENANG Every Tues, at o p.m. from Klang. APPROXIMATE HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Port1,503 words
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Advertisement270 1922-02-15 8 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKI' CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong Paid-up Capital *2 i Reserve Funds:— Sterling U.SDL Silver fill» Reserve Liability <>f Piopretors Head OfficeHONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Amoy, Bangkok, Batav a. Boni Calcutta, Cant< ii, Colombo, l)a> chow, Hankow, Hongkew- Harbin, Ipoh, Johore, Kobe, Kuala Lun.: London, Lyons, Malacca, Mani M270 words
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