Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 December 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-12-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 291. VOL LXXXI. MONDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement603 1923-12-17 1 PNIKKO” MODERN ART I PHOTOGRAPHIC I 1 studio I 7, Nort’iam Road, Penang. 1 4 Telephone No. 579. I saw <■■■• I li |j !iii |||i||| li I THE I THE MOTORISTS SURE SHIELD, f I i fl ><iwtw > < a vz i. n. I lIL B 1«^ w*603 words
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Advertisement35 1923-12-17 1 a x x esto. Jfc_BLa 1171. 0 X’MAS GIFTS j» in JEWELLERY k and SILVER WARE AT TEMPTING TRICES. jj B. P. de SILVA," X JEWELLER. TENANC t SINGAPORE. x ss= x as x St35 words
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Article632 1923-12-17 2 CYNICISM THE ENEMY OF WORLD RECOVERY. In connection with the movement to promote Christian influence in politics, economics, and citizenship, a mass meeting was held at the Albert Hall, the subject of discussion being “A Christian Order of Society. The Archbishop of York, who presided, said that632 words
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Article273 1923-12-17 2 The dirigible balloon has not been a distinguished success, but faith in its potentialities as a useful engine of aerial locomotion till burns in many an expert breast. The announcement that the Zeppelin works are about to be removed from. Friedrichshafen to Seville, where they will be zeinstated273 words
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Advertisement1695 1923-12-17 2 ci r ...r J TRONOH MINES, LIMITED. BATU CAVES PORTLAND □nori ViaSoHltU (Incorporated in England). CEMENT WORKS. Advertisements. dividend no. 65. The Trustees of the late Dr. Loke Yew, Wanted, For Sale, To Let, &c. 5 A Dividen a of ls per share (less c MG invite offcrs for purchase1,695 words
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Advertisement56 1923-12-17 2 NEW HEALTH W AND NERVE POWER qaickly gained with I regular aae ef 1 SANATOGEji I Mr». Bjomsteme Bjornson, the wife celebrated poet and novelist, wrote “Bjornson uses Sanatogeri every day and finds that the effects of this admirable revitalising food are exceeding y beneficial to him. b. I Our56 words
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Advertisement953 1923-12-17 2 banj K s■ incorporated in n n ij Capital IS f Tssue(l and ful ’y paid up ll s,erlinß Kw ep ni *>■ iSU.J W Silver )J(| W/fatW S Head Offlce -HONGKOKr W' Br hesa i f /S/ Am °y’ Ban «kok. Batavia p n H Canton. Colombo. Chefoo’n Hankow,953 words
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Article836 1923-12-17 3 SHOULD A BANKER TELL TELEPHONE CONVERSATION’ AND ITS CONSEQUENCES. Before Lord Justices Bankes, Scrutton, and Atkin, the case of Tournier v. the National Provincial and Union Bank of England. Ltd., was heard, upon tl. > application of the plaintiff, Mr. Edwin Frederick Tournier, for judgment or new trial in the836 words
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Article832 1923-12-17 3 COMBINES FOR CHEAPNESS. If the Labour Party knew anything about the economics of industry it would know that Big Business is not only a necessity but a clear gain to the working man and the public. It represents that higher type of industrial organisation which we832 words
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Article1379 1923-12-17 3 OFFICIAL HISTORY. Mr- Archibald Hurd says many accounts of the Battle of Jutland have been written in this country and abroad, am’ they have all suffered from one of two defects, or both. They have all been written on incomplete information, and most of them have>1,379 words
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Article175 1923-12-17 3 A discharged seaman in search of any kind of work till he got a ship again happened on a sheep farm and demanded an odd job. The farmer was amused at his confidence to undertake anything, and more as a joke than anything else pointed to the175 words
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Advertisement378 1923-12-17 3 f An Invaluable Remedy for Rheumatism I Sciatica. Sprains S o i?e Throat Neuralgia &.c "Kept ready at hand in thousands of homes to J r Kill Pain. 7 I Do not experience that excruciating pain f i /r&r f again* It can be relieved instantly. At the very first378 words
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Advertisement81 1923-12-17 3 L Raisley J Scones —Ah So dainty, so delicious and perfectly digestible, even when brought to the table piping hot from the oven. The recipe is in Light Fare Recipes,” a book which should be in ever,' household. Write for a copv to Brown Polson, —Ltd 6, Bouverie Si., l.ondon,81 words
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Article1657 1923-12-17 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Haji Ahmed bin Haji Abdul Halim is temporarily appointed to officiate as a Kathi in Singapore. Mr. W. L. Carey, President of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed a Sheriff of Calcutta. Mr. Norman Wilks, of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., Colombo, sailed for the1,657 words
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Article603 1923-12-17 4 EMPLOYEES’ CLAIMS DISMISSED. The claim of a Singapore Harbour Board employee to be entitled on discharge from the Board’s employ, to the donations made by them to his account in the Provident Fund, was decitied by the Chief Justice Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court.603 words
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Article307 1923-12-17 4 Lias-Lamb. St. George’s Church, Penang, was on Saturday afternoon the scene of a pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Mr. Edmund Thomas Mortlock Lias, Assistant Master, Penang Free School, and youngest son of the Rev, Chancellor Joh«i James Lias and Mrs. Lias, of the Lodge, Great Abington, Cambridge,307 words
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Article325 1923-12-17 4 A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. The concert and dance organised by local amateurs at the Town Hall on Saturday night proved an unqualified success and St. Dunstan’s home for blinded soldiers and sailors should benefit by a fairly good sum as there was a large attendance both for the325 words
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Article150 1923-12-17 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Friday To-day. Shares. t >* 5 0 a/ CQ GO CQ Sc. Sc. Sc. S c. Rubber (Dollar.) Bassett J. 05 1.071 1.00 1."5 Tapah 10.00 10.50 10.00 10.25 Mining. Cheuderiang 7/- 7/6 7/6 8/Hitam150 words
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Article569 1923-12-17 4 Haul of “Bangsats.” No less than ten men and women were produced before Mr. A. V. Aston in the Police Court, this morning, either for begging for alms or having no visible means of subsistence or not being able to give a satisfactory account of themselves. In569 words
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Article454 1923-12-17 4 RUBB ER RESTRICTION. WHY DUTCH Dm participant Financial TimVs t„ tht appreoate the altit od I Goyecnment it is necesXv I Plorable fact is that I ment. in July, i 92- and purposes, informal'“V 1 '*«ii I that if it rofnsed to I pulsory restriction. Mah T I to undertake454 words
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Article40 1923-12-17 4 17th December. 1923. I,DC AL. cts. (Smoked Sheet 47 T. dull Penang] Fine Pale Crepe vUnsmoked Sheet 10 SINGA- (Smoked Sheet pore (Crepe 4'2 London and New York. T /Smoked Sheet... UlidF.(101 l LO SDON krepe >’■ <■' New York40 words
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Article47 1923-12-17 4 Local. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd, T>cSingapore sold 225 tons Penang market nil. Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd:-To-day’s quotation fined tin $ll6 per picul, bus 225 tons, Penang refin n(| per picul, nomma j tin sellers, unrefined ttn ilb P‘ ore $ll5 per picnl. business47 words
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Article100 1923-12-17 4 Tin Dre<U'’ Kampong Kamuntmg i" rlin Ltd., first half of Deceinb' u. (two dredges) .'»O9, cu uc > va ]ue 82.000, total piculs 4 hourB $36.365.20. No. 2 Dredge boiler cleaning and ing Ltd.. Asam Kuinbang I m rlin 2S». first half of December 1 picU ls cubic100 words
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Advertisement210 1923-12-17 4 wW V WHAT GIRLS MUST DO WHEN THEY LOSE ENERGY AND LOOKS. When you girls are tired and breathless, your heart thumping if you run upstairs, play a game of tennis or climb a hill, Mother Nature is warning you that you must have more blood. You have been using210 words
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Article1221 1923-12-17 5 Penang v. Selangor. XXOTHER SEVERE TROUNCING. \ft-r defeating Penang on Selangor's ground by the overwhelming margin of ;;6 points to nil. when the teams last met, Selangor administered another trouncing to Penang at the Esplanade on Saturday to the tune of .31 points goals and seven tries)1,221 words
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Article150 1923-12-17 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. December 1 7. Singapore beat Johore at Segamat in the “Malaya” Cup by 2s points (two goals and six tries) to nil. Neither side was at full strength but Johore was completely outplayed in spite of their keen opposition. Heavy rain the game,150 words
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Article61 1923-12-17 5 HONOURS EVEN AT TAI PING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. December 17. The hockey match at Tai ping between North Perak and South Perak proved a tough struggle. Toft and Allin stiffened the southern defence. Hoblyn and Preedy scored. Later Stafford and Lintot equalised for the north, whose forwards61 words
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Article63 1923-12-17 5 WIN FOR HOME SIDE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. December 17. Over the Ipoh Golf course on Sunday, Ipoh engaged the Kinta Club. The homesters won eight matches, and Batu Gajah three. One was all square. Ayton. Wood. Watson. Carmichael, de Paula. G. Baxter. Bray shay and63 words
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Article96 1923-12-17 5 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m.. to-night:— 1 March Health to Scotia's Shore Hewitt 2 Gavotte The Empress Hertel 3 Waltz My Lady Love Rosey 4 Selection Faust Gounod’s 5 Fox Trot Keep me Going96 words
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Article1261 1923-12-17 5 Ceylon Observer.” WILL IT LAST Berlin, November 12.—Friday of last week was the fifth birthday of the German Republic. It was also. I think, its last birthday. I think this despite the fact that the premature Hitler Putsch in Munich failed miserably within ten hours of its—“ Ceylon Observer.” - 1,261 words
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Article290 1923-12-17 5 One of the gratifying results of the reform movement in Spain is the reported arrest of ‘he famous Spanish Prisoner” gang of international swindlers. The gang employed a larse staff of secretaries and typists and occupied palatial offices, with a modern filing system. It greased the wheels290 words
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Article190 1923-12-17 5 What is claimed to be a milk production record for one day in Australasia is reported by Messrs. Flack and Sewell, owners of the Burnbank stud of Friesian cattle at Berwick. One of their cows, Dominion lona, which freshened on 7th October produced 116$ lb. milk in190 words
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Advertisement311 1923-12-17 5 A swniag FsJTTJ ©m swry LIUU X’mas 1923. For Good-cheer and Good-will buy a gift that will last. For Ladies, Gents and Children we have the following besides other goods. Gillette Safety Razors New improved standard patterns in heavily plated Gold, Silver or Ivory. A standard gift for Ladies and311 words
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Article54 1923-12-17 6 Clark—At No. 7. Clove Hall Road, Penang, on the 15th December, to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. E. Clark, a son. Singapore papers please copy. Magild—At Seremban. to Mr. and Mrs. Magill, a son. Taye—On December 14. 1923. at 2, Kim Keat Road. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs, G.54 words
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Article68 1923-12-17 6 Lias-Lamb—At St. George’s Church, Penang, on the 15th December, 1923, by the Rev. Keppel Garnier, assisted by the Rev. E. N. Greenhow. Edmund Thomas Mortlock, youngest son of the late Rev. Chancellor Lias and Mrs. Lias. Great Abington. Cambridge, to Phyllis Muriel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John68 words
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Article1024 1923-12-17 6 It has been seriously contended in a responsible quarter that the publication of the costs of rubber production by companies has been partly responsible for the failure of the price of the commodity to reach the price of Is 6d a pound anticipated by the Colonial1,024 words
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Article1482 1923-12-17 6 An ebullition of high spirits in youth is as natural as it is (in Bad Taste, certain circumstances) forgiveable. It is not, however, compatible with the ethics of good taste (o full rein to noisy and boisterous emotions at a public entertainment such as that held in1,482 words
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Article48 1923-12-17 6 tit- Pevaid 1 1 The homeward rnad. b' ?2nd closes at 6 p.m. on s ll instant. “Yes. I playeJ Koo Chia, a hire-car. ’I" y in the Seremban ho| n „1, u necessarily soiin.lnig |p| carwasata stan.lst.! bly ‘‘‘amX.-’> passengers. 1 n lb au $3.48 words
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Advertisement189 1923-12-17 6 x x X x I ITALY’S PREMIER BRAND. x x Not too dry —Not too sweet, g x x x x X Stocks always on hand. X X X gG. H. SLOT Co., Ltd., I PENANG. S X X v*>rxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXX:CxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX -DECCA I GRAMAPHONES The Original Protable Machine I Model No.189 words
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Advertisement59 1923-12-17 6 “E. O.” X’MAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. Moaday, 24th December—X’MAS DINNER AND DANCE CRACKERS AND STREAMERS. Tuesday, 25th December-X’MAS DAY. NO DANCING. Wednesday, 26th December.—BOXlNG DAY. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE. Friday, 28th December—NO DANCING. Saturday, 29th December-SPECIAL TIFFIN ORCHESTRA, ftoaday, 31st December —NEW YEAR EVE. GALA NIGHT. DINNER AND DANCE59 words
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Miscellaneous77 1923-12-17 6 Lyric Theatres, Ltd., THEATRE ROYAL. PENANG ROAD. From Monday, 17th to Wednesday, 19th December, 1923. 6 reels When Husbands Deceive reels 6 With LEAH BAIRD. 2 New Episodes, 5 and 6 of 4 reels Ruth of the Rockies reels 4 Eddie Polo in The Secret 4.” reels 4 Episode 3—“77 words
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Miscellaneous26 1923-12-17 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9. 15 p.m. 2. 11 p.m. To-morrow. 9. 21 a.m. 3. 56 a.m. 9. 51 p.m, 3. 25 p.m.26 words
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Obituary67 1923-12-17 6 DEATHS. BROWN.—At 2. St. Thomas’s Walk. Singapore. Miss Lucy M. Brown. LiM —On December 13. 1923. at 36, High Street. Singapore, of apoplexy, Mrs. Lim Cheng Wee nee Lee Kwan Neo, aged 57. beloved mother of Dr. S. K. Lim and Messrs. Don Reng Teck. Lim Robert, Lim Soon Chin.67 words
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Article517 1923-12-17 7 Demarches to Paris and Brussels. \l POINCARE’S REPLY. -Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, December 15. The German Charges d’Affaires, Herr n jfoesch and Herr Roediger, waited actively on M. Poincare and M. i «par. in Paris and Brussels, to-day, ii' l similar demarches with reference to reparations, the Ruhr and-Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 517 words
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Article114 1923-12-17 7 THE OBSERVER’S VIEW. London, December 16. The Observer’s political correspondent, while describing Labour s regarding the disposal of Anglo-Persian Oil shares as justifiable, declares that the Singapore scheme is quite different. It was undertaken r full discussion in Parliament and Oie Imperial Conference, therefore it be dropped,114 words
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Article260 1923-12-17 7 The Liberals’ Position. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, December 15. Despite the recent anti-coalition protestations of the Party leaders, there are now signs of the possibility of new combinations when Parliament meets. The continuance of the Conservative Government, which is dependent on the benevolent neutrality of the Liberals as holding(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 260 words
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Article70 1923-12-17 7 London, December 6. —LieutenantColonel Sir Martin Archer Shee. the Conservative candidate for Central Finsbury, has been defeated by the Labour candidate. Mr. G. M. Gillett. The Liberal, Major Belisha, has won the Devonport Division of Plymouth. London. December 7. —The Deputy Speaker. Mr. Hope, has been70 words
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Article247 1923-12-17 7 Leafield (Oxford), December 6. —Last speeches are being made to-day by candidates in the election campaign. The Liberals’ efforts in London were aided by an address given by Mr. Lloyd George at Camberwell. The ex-Premier. who received a great ovation, made an appeal to Londoners247 words
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Article150 1923-12-17 7 London. December 6.—Polling is proceeding with little excitement. Blind exsoldiers from St. Dunstan’s marched to the polling station at Marylebone where they voted by proxy, the Returning Officer acting as the medium. One gaily be-ribboned car at Bolton displayed on the bonnet a leg of mutton, a150 words
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Article191 1923-12-17 7 Viceroy and Swarajists. Reuter’s Telegrams.] Calcutta, December 16, In a speech, the Viceroy, alluding to the election of Swarajists to the Assembly and Councils, trusted their close association with the work of the administration would eventually result in increased sobriety of judgment and greater regard for more peaceful[ Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 191 words
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Article49 1923-12-17 7 INDIAN MEMBERS RESIGN. Nairobi, December 15. The Indian members of the Kenya Legislative and Executive Councils have resigned, in accordance with the recommendation of the Executive of the Indian National Congress of Eastern Africa, based on a belief that the Government is about to enact anti-Indian legislation.49 words
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Article63 1923-12-17 7 THE “TIGER INJURED. FRENCH EX-PREMIER IN MOTOR ACCIDENT. Paris. December 17. M. Clemenceau’s car. while on the St. Germain Road, collided with another. All the windows of the ex-Premier’s car were smashed. M. Clemenceau was injured by Hying glass and was admitted to hospital suffering from wounds to the tip63 words
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Article45 1923-12-17 7 THE SPECULATOR. London, December 15. A Lancashire cotton trade meeting of representatives of the masters and the operatives will be held on Tuesday to consider a scheme to restrict the operations of outside speculators in an endeavour to impart stability to the market.45 words
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Article100 1923-12-17 7 ELLIS ISLAND TRAGEDY. New York, December 15. Ellis Island has been the scene of a tragedy. An Englishwoman, Mrs. Dodge, arrived aboard the Samaria with her infant daughter, for the purpose of joining her husband, who is a Liverpudlian, employed in Boston. She found the100 words
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Article63 1923-12-17 7 Washington, December 15. The London bankers, Messrs Spurling and Company, are suing Messrs Doherty and Company for account of profits of the Cities Service Company and other Doherty subsidiary companies. Messrs Spurling and Company claim the existence of a profit sharing agreement, and state that in 191163 words
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Article23 1923-12-17 7 Washington, December 15. President Coolidge ordered the release of thirty persons still imprisoned as the result of contravening war regulations.23 words
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Article80 1923-12-17 7 Towns Destroyed. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Bogota, December 16. Many were killed or injured in an earthquake which destroyed the towns of Cumbal and Chile, near the Ecuador frontier. Eighty-five dead have hitherto been recovered from the ruins of Cumbal. The full extent of the damage is unknown,(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 80 words
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Article89 1923-12-17 7 THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT. London, December 15. A Conference of the National delegates of the Miners’ Federation reassembled in London to-day to decide upon the policy with regard to the National Agreement governing wages and conditions in the coalfields. The miners have hitherto failed to obtain from the owners89 words
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Article59 1923-12-17 7 LATEST INSTALMENT. New York. December 16. The deposit of nearly $100,000,000 of Liberty Bonds, covering the next British war debt instalment, is favourably commented upon. In a leader, the New York Herald” pays a tribute to British pride, honour and courage in paying her debt, although staggering59 words
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Article238 1923-12-17 7 Tx afield (Oxford). December 6. —The newspapers announce the impending foi mation of a big National Air Company with Sir Geddes as Chairman. The capital of the Company, it is stated, will be £1,000,000. half of which will be issued immediately. Some months ago the Civil238 words
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Article100 1923-12-17 7 London, December 6. —Signor Mussolini has declared war on Italian students in consequence of their op]>osition to certain educational reforms carried out by the Minister of Education. The students, says the Rome correspondent of “The Times,” particularly resent the decision to reduce the grants paid to100 words
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Article95 1923-12-17 7 London, December 6. —The operation of supplying petrol to one aeroplane from another in the air has been successfully performed for the first time in France by officers of the 34th Aviation Regiment over Le Bourget says “The Times’’ Paris correspondent. Captain Weiss, piloting the supply95 words
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Article85 1923-12-17 7 A Rebel Success. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Vera Cruz, December 15. The rebel headquarters announce that the Government forces have abandoned San Marco, and are now retreating and tearing up the railway. The rebels are pursuing them. Mexican Ports Closed. New York, December 15. The important Mexican ports, Vera(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 85 words
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Article24 1923-12-17 7 OXFORD WINS CROSS-COUNTRY RUN. London. December 15. At Roehampton, in the inter-Varsity cross-country 7i miles, Oxford (22 points) beat Cambridge (33 points).24 words
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Article427 1923-12-17 7 HUNT SECTION. A very large field turned out on Tuesday. 4th, to the foliow-my-leader ride, which met at Mr, Swee Lee’s house and were rewarded by one of the best rides of the se&on. The leadership was in the hands of Mr. Arthur and Colonel Whyte, both427 words
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Article171 1923-12-17 7 Professor A. T. Barger, of the Textile Technical College of Leeds University, who was one of the delegates to the recent Science Congress, held at Melbourne and Sydney, has returned to England, after inspecting a number of woollen mills in AustraliaInterviewed on the eve of his departure from171 words
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Article99 1923-12-17 7 YACHT CLUB AT HOME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 17. rhe Yacht Club held a very successful At Home on Saturday, following interesting yacht and rowing races. Mrs. London presented the year’s cups. Death Of Aged Resident. Miss Eryan, who came to Singapore in 1855 to assist99 words
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Article189 1923-12-17 7 A GREAT SUCCESS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur December 17, The Selangor Club annual Christmas children’s party was a great success. Children, parents and others numbering over 1,000 were present. The little guests had a joyous time. There were conjuring, comic films and other diversions with189 words
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Article119 1923-12-17 7 LABOUR QUESTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 17. The Malacca Planters Association discussed various labour questions; firstly, the rejection of recruits which members declared to be too severe. One suggested that the Immigration Committee should bear the expenses of repatriation of rejected recruits. Other suggestions119 words
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Article47 1923-12-17 7 —Aneta. Weltevreden, December 17.—From Medan it is reported that the Manager of Vruink Tanah Besi estate has been arrested in connection with a rubber theft. His accomplice, a planter named Conac, who fled to the Straits, was arrested in Penang and brought to Medan.-—Aneta. - 47 words
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Article90 1923-12-17 7 The building of a linoleum factory is expected to be completed at Clyde, New South Wales, by April 1924. The launching of this enterprise will bring into prominence ai) industry new to Australia. (The site of the new factory ciders an area of 51 acres, accessible90 words
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Article341 1923-12-17 8 The Swiss Government has announced its intention of appealing to The Hague Tribunal to settle its “boundary dispute” with France. It can hardly be said that national honour is involved in the controversy, and che French Government, in all probability, will agree to the Swiss proposal to341 words
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Article347 1923-12-17 8 Historians assure us that most of Europe's good manners date from the days when the duello flourished in one form or another. As democracy made headway and politeness took a more uniform aspect, duelling fell gradually into disfavour. Honour was less easilyabraded and more readily satisfied. Finally,347 words
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Article117 1923-12-17 8 PENANG. DECEMBER 17, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/8 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 9/32 3 Credit 2/4 19/32 3 Documentary 2/4 5/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 3 days’sight Private 167 3 Bombay Demand Bank 164| 2 Madras Demand Bank 164| > E117 words
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Article437 1923-12-17 8 Tori Ila for Sin,,. Japan. S nga,Wr Chi,, van Hogendorp for h, iRasa for Setnl 3 tor Port SwptttiYii Kedah for Dindin^, Tara for Port q, Singapore. v The P-& 0. 8.8. Devanh to arrive he le on Saturday 22nd instant, and will sail n B4e Port Said.437 words
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Article212 1923-12-17 8 CLOSE DAILY (except s u! liy' 81 TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca. ’"n- and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Port «<rt' t otherwise stated, close half than the Ordinary mail Resumption of Niu.ht Maid Sf.k' The following additional daily (Sunday exce P^ ed) by J, 1 Retrain:—Parit Buntar, Taipmc.212 words
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Advertisement447 1923-12-17 8 I A NEW ROBINSON SCHEME 3K3R? T.gS3^rf!t You can purchase a high TnitlPll x grade Piano for $lOO IHltlCll deposit. The balance due V’TTI A Y 11" 5 can be paid monthly and J S the amount is so small si /U 4 ZX/’X x that it will hardly affect447 words
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3280 1923-12-17 9 Meeting in Penang. IMPORTANT papers read. ordinary meeting of the members t ie Engineering Association of which began on Saturday mor- continued yesterday and was nl v successfully carried out by the j committee which comprised Messrs n ro wn. W. .1. Williams. W. E. Hunt,3,280 words
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Article141 1923-12-17 9 Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 105.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 80s 48.00 sellers 110 s 43.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 Copra Sundried 12.00 Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per bag141 words
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Article28 1923-12-17 9 1,518 coolies arrived per ss Tara, today, of whom 654 were sent to Pulau Jerejak. and th<k balance proceed direct to Port SwettenJni for quarantine there.28 words
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Advertisement675 1923-12-17 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, Federated Malay States Railways. POSITION VACANT. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION Required Clerk. Thorough knowledge TRAFF IC DEPARTMENT, book-keeping, typewriting. Apply in own handwriting, stating salary expect- ed to Box No. 326, c/o Pinang Gazette. A .PP llca Anvl* to sit tor the ENTRANCE EXAMINA- TION. for appointments in the Traffic675 words
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Article365 1923-12-17 10 Calcutta, November 28. —A Bengal Government Resolution on European edu cation states: —The quinquennium has been a time of great stress for the European and Anglo-Indian community and it# schools and little advance ha s been possible. Education, always largely a charity, has been more than365 words
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Article368 1923-12-17 10 Tipping goes to extraordinary lengths in India. There i s even a fixed tariff where drinks are concerned. The customer in a cafe who does not give the “boy” two annas when he pays for his drink receives a very frigid stare, and if he calls for368 words
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Article131 1923-12-17 10 An epitome of a priest’s duties is given in the current issue of the “Fenny Stratford (Bucks) Parish Magazine” by a cleric, who signs himself “An Ecclesiastical Turned Worm.” “A clergyman.” he says, “must understand food prices, be familiar w ith current theological thought, have an131 words
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Article591 1923-12-17 10 It is reported that one of the oldest of snuff mills has been put out of action by the decline of the demand, says the “Daily Telegraph”. For some two cen turies this Scottish factory has been grinding out the famous national snuffs, but the tribe of the snuff-takers591 words
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Article51 1923-12-17 10 Dec 20. 21. 22—Moonlight Band, Esplanade. 22 Fancy Dress Christmas Dance, Town Hall. Taiping. 9.30 p.m. Prizes for Best and Original Dresses. 23 P.S.C.. Pritchard Cup. 550 yards Handicap: B Class 75 yards Handicap. Jan 8 10 and 12—Penang Races. 29. 31, Feb. 2—lpoh Gymkhana Club. New Year51 words
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Advertisement523 1923-12-17 10 Dyspeptic Sleepless Depressed flEsL^jy, Successful Treat- j? merit of Severe z/'y/ Neurasthenia. Mr. Green experienced a sudden and severe collapse. Neurasthenia developed and he suffered terribly from sleep- Z< Jz g/< lessness. indigestion and de- llili\> pression. However, as his x 111 II ifl signed statement shows. Dr. III/II Hth523 words
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Advertisement37 1923-12-17 10 Good Health is Our Greatest Asset There’s Good Health in every foaming bottle of MILK STOUT. It is a fine creamy delicious drink. It’s a nutritious, invigorating tonic. Rretrert— R. A 0. «tMONDS Ltu. «EA'-IKG. ENGHWD ■——l37 words
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Advertisement300 1923-12-17 10 I 'K Peaceful j LI ft Nights Weather s&ienbyrus FOODS FOR INFANTS B Made from the purest milk from the richest pastures of England, the ‘Allenburys’ Foods C are as easily digested as mother’s milk. A* They are germ free, and are simply and M quickly prepared by the addition300 words
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Article394 1923-12-17 11 POSITIVE PROOF. Striking evidence of the efficacy of newspaper advertising was recently supplied to the Australian Press by Mr. Goodall, secretary of the National Fruit Traders’ Federation, London, who had then concluded a campaign ,costing £5,000, with a view to selling Australian apples. His main slogan was,394 words
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Article435 1923-12-17 11 NEW DEVICE AND ITS RESULTS. One of the busiest men in London at the moment is Dr. H. S. Hele-Shaw, who is trying to keep pace with demands for his new process of nitration. The invention seems destined to be employed for a great host of strikingly435 words
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Advertisement415 1923-12-17 11 Mlil! Jit a I /J VWF»f wOMinr ,71 'WyOai r MnW ffi/ hJI 1 XXu\ J/ WAH 4Ww Tjfff H will soon restore your strength Ta) restore and prevent fatigue of A brain and body drink delicious Ovaltine” daily. It possesses wonderful restorative and recuperative properties and is digested with415 words
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Advertisement1379 1923-12-17 12 N. Y. K. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE A Freight service maintained between (Incorporated i* Japan. INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. Kobe and Calcutta, calling at Hongkong, bNDER CONTRACT WITH THE WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Penanß Rangoon and vice IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT *SARPEDON Deer. 19 Marseilles, London,1,379 words
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Advertisement692 1923-12-17 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDU AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL. PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL s. N. Co. t (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government 1 1 I P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London t about ca e p en»B| KASHGAR Dec.692 words
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