Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 January 1924
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section18 1924-01-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 23 TUESDAY, 29tb JANUARY, 1924. PRICE 15 CENTS,18 words
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Advertisement295 1924-01-29 1 frOKISATSU I I photographic I art studio. I Phone 772. I 6S BISHOP street- I kkWWVW 'X it g IC. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD., S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) J A BRITISH THROUGHOUT I PUT I I 1 A PERFECT PAINT Jtl@J I llil I <JdPOLIK> ffl For General Decorative J295 words
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Advertisement21 1924-01-29 1 MR.- a 9 i? T. NAGATA, j 8 w DENTIST. 8 !1 NEXT DOOR TO I X H "THE DISPENSARY.” Lx-x-x-x-x-xJI21 words
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Article368 1924-01-29 2 PREMEDITATED ATTACK ON SHIP’S CREW. Fresh news has been received regarding the death of Capt. F. Brandt, master of the steamer Tzesui, owned by the Hanyang Co., whose ship was boarded by bandits and looted on the Upper Yang+sze and he himself murdered with two Chinese368 words
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Article210 1924-01-29 2 The report of the committee -of bi shops and prominent medical men which has been considering for nearly three years the question of whether the claims of spiritual healing •’re sufficiently esta blished for :he Church of England to institute a ministry of healing, will probably disappoint supporters210 words
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Article163 1924-01-29 2 Poona. Januaiy 10.—In to-day’s issue of the “Servant of India, Mr. Srinivasa Sastri suggests that when the Labour Party comes to power in England, as is now almost certain, individuals and Associations should send a regular shower of congratulations and good wishes to the head of the163 words
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Advertisement1360 1924-01-29 2 w- C i .ni J Penang Swimming Club. ohoft Classified lA Perfumed Velvety! w To celebrate the opening of the New f C ream that RemOVCS J Advertisements. February. Like Magic. I o 1Q94 r———====] More P ,easant than depila- Wanted, For Sale, lo Let, «c., to all Swimming Clubs1,360 words
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Advertisement50 1924-01-29 2 Daily Mirror, Atlas of the World, $2/5C per book or $2/80 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. Penang. Millets, their Nutritive and Economo Value, Cultivation, etc., in Malaya by L. M. Berenger, $l/- per book o $l/30 post free, stocked by th Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang50 words
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Advertisement212 1924-01-29 2 OCdte Ibod Ki DL i Safest and Best for Baby. Food forms a perfect "V diet for the hand-fed baby ‘-/A* prepared as directed, it be- >' comes as safe and beneficial as mother’s milk. Z 7 Give your baby Mellin’s Food i thousands of mothers have r proved its212 words
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Article852 1924-01-29 3 TWO CHAUFFEURS INJURED. Oalcutia, January 12. —A wanton murder took place this morning in the Chowringhee European quarter of lie city, in which a European gentleman lost his life and three chauffeurs were wounded. Ealry this morning, Mr. Ernest Day of the India General Steam Navigation852 words
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Article358 1924-01-29 3 EXACT FULFILMENT. At the meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society on December 20, Professor Fowler read a paper by Dr. St. John, of Alount W ilson, on the displacement of the lines in the sun s spectrum in relation to the Einstein effect. Of the three predictions358 words
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Article103 1924-01-29 3 GRANGE WILLIAM WINS AGAIN. Calcutta, January 16. —The following is the result of the Prince of Wales’ Plate (one mile) Mr. Ephraums Orange William, 10-5, Morris j Mr. Eve’s Plymouth Rock 9-12 Walker 2 Mr. Lec/ci? s Martini 7-11 Dobie... 3 Messrs. Douetil and Hartby’ s Kilcloon,103 words
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77 1924-01-29 3 j London, January 22,—The English rugby football team against Ireland at Dublin on February 9 will be as follows j —B. Chantrill, Bristol :H. Jacob, Oxford University; H. Locke, Birkenhead Park; L. Corbett, Bristol H. Catcheside, Percy Park E. Myers, Bradford A. Young, Cambridge77 words
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Article207 1924-01-29 3 THE DOMESTIC SPIRIT IN THE HOUSE. The Duchess of Atholl. M P-. was the guest of a representative gathering of Scotswomen at luncheon at Edinburgh. The duchess said that to accomplish their workin Parliament women would have to exercise qualities which they found they needed from time207 words
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Advertisement24 1924-01-29 3 Pitman’s Shorthand Rapid Course, (New Era Edition) Complete Edition with supplementary Exercises <$ ?3/or $3/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press Ltd., Penang.24 words
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Advertisement228 1924-01-29 3 W I THE “GRIPPA” I PORTABLE I I GRAMOPHONE I I. $42 50 I I I Solid oak casing, fitted with British made motor, un Nickel plated tone arm, Soundbox and fittings. In Clear, Loud and Natural Tone. Weight 9% lbs. UN Fitted to hold 4-10" Records. N| I ROBINSON228 words
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Article1968 1924-01-29 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. The death has taken place of Viscount Downe. Mr. C. J. Perkins has been appointed to act as Surveyor-General, with effect from January 19, 1924. Messrs. A. Barside and C. R. Morrish, of the F.M.S. Police, are leaving for Home at the end of this month, on leave.1,968 words
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Article129 1924-01-29 4 > KULIM’S TRIBUTE. An “At Home” on a grand scale, was held at Kulim on Friday, in honour of Mr. Matab Singh, whose name has been recently added to the roll as a Commissioner of the Peace for the Settlement of Penang. There was a129 words
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Article216 1924-01-29 4 GAMBLING CASE. Goh Huan Leng was arraigned before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Police Court, Penang, this morning, charged with gaming in a lane off Lorong Slamat yesterday afternoon. Mat, L/C No 5, said in evidence that accused and about 15 others were playing the game of216 words
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Article448 1924-01-29 4 —“M. M.” THE LATE MR. F. CLARKEWILLIAMS. It is with sincere regrat that we have to record the death, at the age of 28 years, of Mr. F. Clarke-Williams, a Negri Sembilan planter, which took place on Saturday, at Seremban Hospital, alter a very short illness. On—“M. M.” - 448 words
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Article702 1924-01-29 4 fancy dbess dance at svngei patani. The members of the Kedah Branch of the Incorporated Society of were the hosts at a fancy dress ball held at Sungei Patani Club, on Saturday. Dances in the tropic 8 ar e uncertain affairs at the best, as there702 words
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Article66 1924-01-29 4 The following programme of music will be at the Orchestral Concert to be given at tne E. and O. Hotel to-morrow night <tf. 9-45 1 Overture The Merry Wives of Windsor Nicolai 2 Schlummerlied Schumann 3 “Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ Mendelssohn a. Scherzo b. Nocturne 4 Siegfried Idyll Waener66 words
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Article994 1924-01-29 4 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES E 1 «I 2 I X RUBBER [Dollar.] >(| Allenby Rubber Co j c I Alor Gajah Rubber Estate i ~1 I- I H Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 'f n 0 ,2 W I Ayer Knning Rubber Estates Ayer Molek Rubber994 words
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Advertisement173 1924-01-29 4 JUST WHAT HER BABY NEEDED. Anxious mothers everywhere ask one another what to do when their little ones are ailing it is for the benefit of such mothers that Mrs. Louis Ramsay, of Litchfield, Illinois, U. S. A., permits the publication of the following letter. She says “My baby caught173 words
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Article26 1924-01-29 5 <in January 14—The City of Lon- lS ervative Association has unaniJ adapted s r Vansittart Bowater n native candidate for the by-26 words
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187 1924-01-29 5 n. January 16. —In the House of I ]l aft»-r the usual reception of the j. sj, c e<h. Viscount Grey referred tiie fore gn political outlook pessimis- < Hr criticised France’s policy of iinent of herself and her associates (I V leading to187 words
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163 1924-01-29 5 London. January 16 —Earl Beauchamp. in i speech at the National Liberal Olub, said it must be up to the Liberal Party to give fair play in every iHAsilde way to the endeavours of the LaLmr Party to carry on the work of Government. It163 words
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Article112 1924-01-29 5 London. January 17,—Conservatives in Lancashire are much interested at the meeting in Manchester on January 26 f the Lancashire Conservative Association w hich Jjord Derby will preside. Colonel F. S. Jackson will speak. The results of the General Election will he the chief of discussion.112 words
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92 1924-01-29 5 Ijondon, January 17. —A problem which is engaging the attention of legal xperts is he fate of the £l5O election I posit connected with Sir Frederick Banbury's election candidature in consequence of his subsequent elevation to the peerage. Lord Banbury is unable 11 cover the92 words
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57 1924-01-29 5 London, January 17. —A further sepaite Labourite Amendment has been put down by 14 Scottish Labourites demanding Scottish Home Rule. The Amendment is regarded in the nature of a nianifesto since ail Scottish Labourites are ui favour of Home Rule, although the i arty as57 words
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Article138 1924-01-29 5 London, January 14.—The Manchester correspondent of The Times” learns that the Moscow Government is now ordering considerable quantities of English machinery, and that there is a strong probability of further business at an early date. Although the soliciting •of orders s not alloxved by the Soviet Government138 words
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Article97 1924-01-29 5 Leafield (Oxford), January 15. —Mr- C. H. Bentinck, British Representative in Athens, has officially notified M. Veniz?los that the British Government have every confidence in the Greek Government as established under his direction and will be glad at once to resume normal diplomatic relations. He has asked97 words
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Article84 1924-01-29 5 London, January 21. —Viscountess Astor has given £io.ooo to establish a housing trust at Plymouth on the model of the Peabody Trust in London. The new organisation is inviting the Corporation to provide a site for the first group of working-class dwellings. The income therefrom will84 words
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68 1924-01-29 5 London. January 21. —A Teheran message says it ig reported that a severe earthquake shock was felt and torrential rains have fallen in Kerman. Details are not yet available. It is reported that, a typhoon swept ovrt* Astara. blowing off the roof s of many68 words
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82 1924-01-29 5 London. January 19. —The Air Ministry has decided to divide che control of aeronautical research between a Director of Scientific Research and a Director of Technical Dexeiopment. The latter wili, it is expected, meet the lequirements of civil axnation in aircraft engines, instruments. telegraphy, armaments and82 words
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Article84 1924-01-29 5 London. January 18- —The foundation of a Fellowship with a view to fostering a better understanding in Britain of social conditions and currents of opinion in the United States i s officially announced by the American University Union of Europe. It is open to unmarried graduates of84 words
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Article63 1924-01-29 5 London. January 18. —Quick speculators had a field day yes’erday making thousands stetiing in (Dais in German bonds which practically doubled thenvalue betw® *n the opening and closing of the Stock Exchange. The heavy buying of London operators in addition to orders from Amsterdam intensified the63 words
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Article102 1924-01-29 5 London, January 20- —According to a statement of the Scottish Board of Health. 1923. was the healthiest year in Scotland s history despite bad trade, unemployment and general depression resulting in many cases in a reduced standard of living, also despite the almost entire absence of real102 words
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Article106 1924-01-29 5 London, January 16,—The first number has been issued of the “Empire Cotton Growing Review,” the quarterly organ of the Association, and contains an article by Mr. B. C. Burt on the Indian Central Cotton Comimittee, in which he says that though it is only beginning its106 words
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Article46 1924-01-29 5 London. January 16.—Over 7,000 members of the Pc’ice force from, all over Great Britain met at the Albert Hail to-dfy and discussed their wages and conditions. Eight members of Parliament representing all political parties were on the platform and made sympathetic speeches.46 words
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Article229 1924-01-29 5 London, January 22. —The Manchester Guardian,” in a leader, says that the news from India doe s not suggest that much is to oe feared or hoped from the Swaraj Party or the manner in xvhich it is proposed to constitute the round-table conference emanded by’ the Swarajists.229 words
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Article37 1924-01-29 5 London. January 21,—£1,475 was realised at th? first day’s sale at Sotheby's of the library belonging to the late Mr. H. F. House, ex-Indian civil servant, whose death in London recently received much publicity.37 words
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Article91 1924-01-29 5 London. January’ 18. —In the House of Commons today, replying to Mr. F. Linfield, Liberal Member for Mid Bedfordshire, Major Ormsby Gore said that the Order in Council relating to consti tutional reforms in Ceylon passed on the 19th (December?) was only recentlyforwarded to the Governor of91 words
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Article41 1924-01-29 5 London. January 18. —A Peking mes sage says the Civil Governor of the Pro vince of Honan stat? s that Mrs. Kilen, who was reported to have been captured by bandit s on December 31, has been rescued.41 words
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Article113 1924-01-29 5 London, January i 8 impressive funeral service for the x ictinis of L-24 was held off Portland Bill in the rain. Eighteen ships, including twelve submarines, participated in the ceremony and formed a hollow square w’ith the minesweeper Ross, che flagship of RearAdmiial Nicholson, in the centre. Flags113 words
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80 1924-01-29 5 London, January 24. Asked in the House of Commons whether wireless concerts broadcast, from London jammed the “S.OS.” signals of a French cargo steamer, which was subsequently lost in the English Channel, the Postmaster General replied there was no record of such interference. Tlu questioner asked80 words
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Article39 1924-01-29 5 London, January 17. —lhe Southampton Counc i has agreed to hand over to the Southern Railway a substantial acreage of mudlands for rec'amation, thus permitting he early oeginning of extensive dock development in Southampton costing £8,000,000.39 words
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Article122 1924-01-29 5 London, January 17. —The Reverend C. F. Andrews has departed for India aaid joins the Malwa at Marseilles. In an interview with Reuter, he expressed disappointment at the result of interviews at the Colonial Office with reference to the Kenya question, and feared an at> tempt was122 words
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Article91 1924-01-29 5 London. January’ 21. —A Durban message says a meeting at Durban of Indians protes <ed against the Class Areas Bill an<j fiassed resolutions strongly protesting against (he Bill, agreeing to the- formation of a Natal Indian League to look af er the legitimate interests of91 words
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Article91 1924-01-29 5 London. January 21.—Yusuf Kemal has informed Reuter that he was not delegated with the conduct of the Mosul negotiations. He did not doubt the Turkish Goveromeint would soon appoint a Special Commissioner for this purpose. He was very’ much gratified with his cordial reception by Marquess Curzon. The91 words
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Article93 1924-01-29 5 The Commonwealth Statistician (Mr. C. H. Wic*cens), in a statement issued in December, estimated the population of Australia at 5,715.018, of which number 2,911,722 were maJes and 2,803,296 were females. The increase for the year was 116,547. Since April 4. 1921, when the last census was taken, the93 words
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Advertisement11 1924-01-29 5 WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE x For Coughs, Colds and Internal Troubles»11 words
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Advertisement259 1924-01-29 5 J Fleming Brothers, i Mechanical and Structural Engineers, S Brass and Iron Founders. I INSTOCK Mild Steel Rivetted Piping U AND Lapwelded Steel Piping J 5 in. to 12 in. dia. x in. thick. Mild Steel Stamped Flanges r i|!| ALL SIZES. K I W.rk» and Office. Üb«t Road. IPOH.259 words
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Obituary161 1924-01-29 5 OBITUARY. London, January 22. —cir Joseph Hu chinson i s dead. DEATH. Clarke-Willi a ms.—At Seremban Hospital, on the 26th inst. Francis Clarke-Williams. of New Seremban Estate, aged 28 years. OBITUARY. SIR FRANK HOLLINS. London. January 28. The death has occurred of Sir Frank Hollins, Chairman of Horrockes, Crewdson Co.,161 words
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Article32 1924-01-29 6 Barnes.—On 10th January,at Calcutta, to Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Barnes, a daughter. Human.—At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on 26th January, to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Human, a daughter.32 words
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Article822 1924-01-29 6 The other day we suggested that there was a considerable prospective field in Russia for rubber consumption, and that recognition of the present government of that country by Britain might be expected to lead to the development of trade between the British Empire and Russia, and822 words
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Article170 1924-01-29 6 UNION JACK CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 29. 11. E. Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm. who presided at the Union Jack Club annual meeting. thought the club had made considerable progress. The estimated cost of the new club at Police Bahru is $120,000. Messrs Gamnon,170 words
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Article1588 1924-01-29 6 The completion of the commodious new Clubhouse of the Swimming Penang Swimming Club Gala. will b? celebrated with a water carnival at Tanjong Bungah on Wednesday, the 6th February, at 2.30 p.m. An attractive programme has been arranged, including novices’ race, inter-club team race, F.S.C. handicap, ladies’1,588 words
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Article30 1924-01-29 6 The- homeward mail, by the Andi* Lebon, closes at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the 31st instant. The homeward mail, by the Macedoniacloses at 6/p.rn. on Friday, the proximo.30 words
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Advertisement377 1924-01-29 6 B Cheapness does not |j mean eeonomu! Economy must always be considered, p *As but the greatest consideration rus VE' should go to the quality of the lUj IT 1 article desired. FFj rr In the case of the cheap cigarette, fTTj nothing is gained when the health laL is377 words
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Advertisement71 1924-01-29 6 “E. O.” Guest Nights and Dancing. Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday Orchestra. Orchestral Concert Every Wednesday 9-45 p. m. i RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. |(jj Including free town delivery or Uli X postage. PAYABLE ll< ADVANCE. il'l a year |IU x Local $36 jjj HI Country71 words
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Miscellaneous23 1924-01-29 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Watnr. To-DA V. 5. 41 p.m. Midnight To-morrow. 5. 48 a.m. 12.11 a.m. 7. 15 p.m. 12.19 p.m.23 words
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Article313 1924-01-29 7 The Russian Question. Reuter’s Telegrams.) London. January 28. Renter learns that Mr. Macdonald was interviewed by the Quotidien prior to assuming office as Premier, and has given n 0 ‘interviews to the Press since he burned office. This does not imply that the general lines of(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 313 words
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Article67 1924-01-29 7 FRANCE AND THE PALATINATE. Paris. January 28. It is understood that the Government proposed to Britain that the question of the maintenance of order in the Palatinate and the security of French troops there be submitted to the Conference of Ambassadors. The Temps admits that the Separatist movements have67 words
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Article56 1924-01-29 7 Paris, January 28. Speculation has been evoked by the two hour meeting of M. Poincare and the Belgian Foreign Minister, M. Jaspar. which it is understood related to administrative questions in the Ruhr. It is semi-officially stated a net profit of a milliard francs is expected for56 words
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Article157 1924-01-29 7 COMPREHENSIVE TREATY. Rome, January 28. According to the newspapers, the Italo-Jugo-Slavian treaty of friendship stipulates reciprocal neutrality in the case of war. and also at Jugo-Slavia’s request provides for co-operation in economics and military defence, thereby giving a special character to Italo-Jugo-Slav relations in all political problems157 words
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Article117 1924-01-29 7 Satisfactory Ending. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, January 29. The railway strike has been settled. London, January 28. The prospects of an early settlement of the English railway strike are regarded as having brightened considerably as a result of yesterday’s peace eTorts. After the Mediation Committee visited the(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 117 words
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Article111 1924-01-29 7 STRIKE THREAT BY DISSATISFIED DOCKERS. London. January 28. A new transport crisis is threatened by the dockers, who are not disposed to accept the employers’ decision. The Bristol branch has instructed its representatives at the delegate conference of Transport Workers to-morrow to urge for further negotiation with111 words
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Article50 1924-01-29 7 SERIOUS POSITION. Bombay, January 28. A strike at the Standard Mills, due to non-payment of the workers’ bonus, is extending, and .32 of the 85 mills in Bombay have closed down, throwing idle 60.000 operatives. It is expected that all the mills will cease work to-morrow.50 words
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Article52 1924-01-29 7 32 MEN KILLED. Shanktownl(Pennysylvania), Jan. 28. Thirty-one bodies have been recovered from the Lancashire coal mine Four miners, including the foreman, are missing and are believed to have been drowned. Further search has been abandoned, owing to the rapid rise of water. The majority of the victims52 words
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Article42 1924-01-29 7 FIFTEEN KILLED. London, January 28, A Pamtucket (Rhode Island) message says fifteen deaths resulted from a double explosion in a lodging house, believed to be due to the ignition of dynamite stored in a cellar by a woodcutter.42 words
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Article22 1924-01-29 7 London, January 28. Lieut.-Colonel F. S. Montague Bates has been posted to the Ist East Surrey Regiment in Hongkong.22 words
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Article552 1924-01-29 7 Luncheon At Hotel Cecil. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, January 28. At the Anzac luncheon on Australia Day, in the Hotel Cecil, the Prince of Wales was guest. Sir Joseph Cook presiding. Mr. J. H. Thomas and the Duke of Devonshire were present. A cablegram was read from Mr. Page,(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 552 words
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Article16 1924-01-29 7 CHALLENGE FROM HOLLAND. New York. January 28. Holland has challenged for the Davis Cup.16 words
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Article111 1924-01-29 7 SARAZEN WINS. Los Angeles, January 28. Sarazen beat Havers five up and four to play. The Cards. Los Angeles, January 28. Sarazen’s card for to-day’s .32 holes was 129 and Havers’ 133. Sarazen’s Superiority. Los Angeles, January 28. Havers, throughout the match, which was over 72 holes111 words
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Article35 1924-01-29 7 OLYMPIC MATCHES. Chamonix, January 28. In the Olympic ice hockey, the United States beat Belgium by 10 to 0. Sweden beat Switzerland by 9 to 0. Canada defeated Czecho-Slovakia by 30 to 0.35 words
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Article166 1924-01-29 7 U. S. Prosecutions. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Washington, January 28. fhe House of Representatives Appropriations Committee reported on a bill providing President Coolidglf with a fund of $lOO,OOO to cover the legal costs of any prosecutions necessary in the Teapot Dome case. The Senate discussed a resolution presented by the(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 166 words
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Article50 1924-01-29 7 New York. January 28. A syndicate, headed by Messrs. Morgans, has purchased 300,000 shares at $3O each of authorised, but unissued stock in the Marland 00 Company, and paid an option on an additional 335,000 shares. It is expected that the deal will ultimately involve over $23,000,000.50 words
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Article26 1924-01-29 7 SENATOR REED TO STAND. St Louis. January 28. Senator Reed has announced that he will stand as a candi late for the Presidency.26 words
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Article67 1924-01-29 7 QUESTION’ OF UNFAIR COMPETITION. Washington. January 28. The Federal Trade Commission is complaining that the principal corporations engaged in the manufacture and distribution of radio equipment and rendering the radio service are creating and maintaining a monopoly in radio apparatus and communication. Various companies have been cited.67 words
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Article64 1924-01-29 7 New York, January 28. According to the Federal Reserve Board’s monthly statement, the production of basic commodities declined 4 per cent in December, to the lowest point of the year, reflecting principally reduced consumption in the cotton industry. There were also reductions in the woollen, petroleum and sugar64 words
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Article42 1924-01-29 7 Washington, January 28. The Committee of the House of Representatives voted for a 25 per cent reduction of the tax on unearned income to $20,000. Incomes under $5,000 will be classified for purposes of reduction as earned.42 words
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Article199 1924-01-29 7 London, January 17. —Mr. Justice Astbury, in the Chancery Division to-day, dismissed with costs '.(he action of the East Indian Railway Company against the Secretary of State for India raising the question of whether income tax was payable on certain instalments at a price payable by the199 words
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Article103 1924-01-29 7 Scenes in Moscow. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Moscow, January 28. Lenin was buried in a vault in Red Square under the shadow of the Kremlin wall. Enormous crowds filed past the catafalque erected in the open air. The sightseers were exposed to intense cold which was over 30 degrees(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 103 words
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Article82 1924-01-29 7 BATTALIONS BEING SENT TO SIBERIA. Warsaw, January 28. It is reported from Moscow that there is great unrest in the army, partly in consequence of the death of Lenin. The barracks have become the scene of political disputation and lack of discipline is manifest. It is82 words
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Article54 1924-01-29 7 LOSS OF THE DIXMUDE COMMISSION’S REPORT. 1 oulon, January 28. 3’he report of the Commission of enquiry into the loss of the "Dixmude” does not arrive at any definite conclusion, but is inclined to believe that the craft was struck by lightning and fell into the sea from a height54 words
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Article42 1924-01-29 7 CROWDS AT TRINCOMALEE. Trincomalee, January 28. A feature of the visit of the British cruiser squadron, which arrived at the week-end, has been the daily, crowds of all races, hundreds flocking in from districts over a hundred miles distant.42 words
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Article426 1924-01-29 7 REPORT FOR 1923. The following is the report of the Hon. Secretary (Sgt. Major T. Groggins) of the Penang Volunteer Rifle Club for the season 1923 January to December:— I attach the accounts for the information of members for period mentioned above. From these it will426 words
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Article242 1924-01-29 7 VISIT OF THE LIGHT CRUISER SQUADRON. A very handsome and valuable cup has been presented by the Penang Turf and Polo Clubs to the Boxing sub-Committee, as a prize to the ship winning the most points in the Tourney to take place at the Town Hall on the nights242 words
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Article148 1924-01-29 7 Tuesday, the 29th January: Single Handicap.—Scr. C. H. Hertz v. 5 G. B. F. Southam (2/ Wednesday, the 30th January: •Championship.— J. M. Chalmers (C.S.) v. W. B. Houston (3). Championship Pairs.—A. J. Plumb and E. J. McLernon v. J. G. Allan and J. M.148 words
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Article108 1924-01-29 7 Thursday, the 31st Jonuary: Single Handicap Class "A”. —2 E. A. Taylor v. —.5 R. G. Pash (4). Double Handicap Class “A”. —5 W. Meade and F. N. Syer v. —4 C. L. Malden and E. Dunkerley (1) —2 A.W. Harries ond C. H. Eldridge v. Scr.108 words
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Article152 1924-01-29 7 Thursday, 31st January: Singles Championship.—Lee Huan Cheang vs. Tan Cheng Keat. Singles Handicap Class ‘A’.—Cheah Wat Sun Scr. vs- Oh Joo Rooi Scr. Singles Handicap Class B’.—Tan Thean Hock —15.4 vs. Aw Boon Soo —l5. Singles Handicap Class ‘B”,— Foo Joo Sun —15.1 vs. Choong152 words
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Article43 1924-01-29 7 The following matches have been arranged January 29. —Soccer, Colours v. Whites, at 5-15 p.m.. Esplanade. January 30. —Hockey, P.C.C. v. Rest of Penang, at 5 p.m.- Esplanade. January 31. —Soccer, P.C.C. v. “B’ r Company, P.V., at 5-15 p.m.. Esplanade.43 words
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Article27 1924-01-29 7 FIRST DAY’S SCRATCHINGS. The following are the scratchings 'for the first day: Race I.—Calculator and Gentle Eva. Race IV. —BexRace VII. —Firstaway. Race VIII.- Orthez.27 words
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Article648 1924-01-29 8 PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPANY. An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Cheng Rubber Estates was held at Shanghai on January 4. Dr. R. S. Ivy presided, supported by Messrs. A. K. Craddock. Hugo Reiss and A. J. Weich, (Directors), and Mr. J. C. L. Stewart.648 words
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Article157 1924-01-29 8 Singapore, January 25.—The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 639th auction, yesterday when there was catalogued 1,474,790 ll>s.; 658.38 tons. Offered 1,068,258 lbs.; 476.90 tons. .Sold 837,448 lbs.: 373.86 tons. Prices Realised. Spot. London s 2d. New York 25|d cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb.157 words
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Advertisement259 1924-01-29 8 ‘""«m I “SHELL” 1 'KEROSENE Superior to all Other llluminants on the Market NOW OBTAINABLE UT The Asiatic Petroleum Co., (S. S.) Ltd., I (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) W/ihuiii iiiiiiiiiiilllI |,i|11,1,,,i, <^******* -■47’« tir'' BPSHHSKMBBBEHSBBHBbSHMHHiI I r Registered I I® 51 w 'jHSHBRy !vh J /■'Jw/OiwOS&Bw, i w •-isL jjffr'X 1259 words
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Advertisement921 1924-01-29 8 BANKS ECZEMA ON HANDSAND ARMS ESTABT.ISHED IX». In White Blisters. Could I Capital (Paid-Up) Not Sleep. Cuticura Heals. gtotatory e .m, “I had ecxema on my band®. It Hpecinl Reserve 7f IS started with small, white blisters which broke into sore eruptions, J- 22,660.000 a bt. first on my finger,921 words
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Article561 1924-01-29 9 Following is the Report of the Directors submitted to the Shareholders at the First General Meeting of the Company held at the Offices of the Company on Thursday, January 10th 1924. at 11.15 a.m. The Directors submit the Accounts the Company lor the two years ending 30th June,561 words
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Article295 1924-01-29 9 hollowing is the directors’ report submitted to the Shareholders at the 18th General Meeting of the Company held at the Market Exchange. Alma Place. Redruth, on Thursday, January 10th, 1924, at 11.45 a.inThe submit herewith the Accounts of the Company for the year ending 30th June, 1923. together295 words
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Article208 1924-01-29 9 Singapore. January 25.—Rubber. —An easier market has been met with during the period under review, and values have declined. The weekly auction was held a day later than usual, owing to Tuesday. Jan. 22nd, being a public holiday*. The advices from New York were easier, and consequently the208 words
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Article252 1924-01-29 9 Rangoon, January 18. —There has been a heavy drop in prices in the rice market on M ednesday and yesterday European millers having sold considerable lots of February specials with dates. On Wednesday morning the market opened steady with speculative rates as high as Rs. 500 for252 words
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Article91 1924-01-29 9 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending 26th January, 1924. shows a total of 51 deaths—3s males and 16 females—the death-rate being 20.38 per mille per annum, compared with 19.59 in the preceding week and with 24.79 in the corresponding week of91 words
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Article121 1924-01-29 9 Jan 29. 31, Feb. 2—lpoh Gymkhana Club. New Year Meeting. 29—Football, P. S. A. A. v A.C.S, Union. Free School Ground, 5.15 p.m. Feb 2—Cricket League, P.R.C. v P.C.C., Esplanade. 4 to 9—Golf at Hua Hin. Siam s—Gymkhana. Racecourse. 2.45 p.m. 5 6—Chinese New Year Holidays. Cricket, Penang121 words
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Article133 1924-01-29 9 d'he following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <*t Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. E g F Shares. w cc X 30 X •c. Sc. tc. Sc. Hitam 1.42 j 1.45 1.421 1.45 Idris Hyd. 19/- 19/6 19/- 19/6 Kamunting 38/- 38/6 38/6 39/- cum int.133 words
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Article40 1924-01-29 9 29th January, 1924. Local. cts. f Smoked Sheet 47 un’ged Fine Pale Crepe 471 Unsmoked Sheet 42 Stnga- (Smoked Sheet 48i porr 1 Crepe 481 London ano New York. T (Smoked Sheet h.2d LosnoN Crepo New York G25»40 words
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Article103 1924-01-29 9 London. The Straits Trading Cn.. Ltd., gives tipfollowing prices, on January 28 Spot £248.175.6dd0wn £l. 7.56 d 3 mos. buying 249.175.6 d 1.125.6 d 3 selling 250.25.6 d 1.125.6 d The Eastern Smeltinsr Co.. Ltd:—■. London. Jan. 28. £250.25.6d spot, and £249.175.6d three months buying, £219 25.6 d103 words
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Article107 1924-01-29 9 Washington, January 13. —Secretary of War John W. Weeks to-day said that the War Department had no intention to recall Governor-General Leonard Wood of the Philippines because it was expected that he would be subpoened as a witness before the congressional committee which will107 words
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Article69 1924-01-29 9 I’ons Exports from British Malaya 25.501 Rubber afloat in Singapore harbour and exported but not included in above 1,767 27,268 Import of Foreign rubber 7,564 Rubber from Restriction area on which Export Duty has been paid. Tons. F.M.S. 9,675 S.S. 1,872.6 Johore 2.943.7 Kedah 1.292.9 Kelantan 299.769 words
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Article205 1924-01-29 9 Benares Opium p. clmHt $5.000.00 nom. Cloves 115.00 seller» 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 12.65 sellers Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per205 words
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Advertisement331 1924-01-29 9 HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION VACANT. Competent Surveyor wanted for aliont nine months, must be accurate leveller, able to use theodolite, and keep ilailv records of work executed. Salary f2o<»/25(>. according to ability. Apply Box 2'», <7° Pi nan g Gazette. miscellaneous. Wanted about two miles light second hand rails, state price331 words
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Advertisement37 1924-01-29 9 1 If it*, your NERVES R B you must have K 1 sanatogen l Tks Trss Tsaic Fm 4 «V Dr. Claudk WHEKLKXsays: "The debilitated nervous system absorbs Sanatogan as the parched earth drinks up water." Sy37 words
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Article105 1924-01-29 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sitiawan for Asahan. Padang for Alor Star. Glentara for Colombo, (taking mails for India) and London. m/s Sembilan for Deli and P. Brandan. Van Overstraten for Singapore China. Kopah for Deli. Klang for Port Swettenham Singapore. The Pembrokeshire is dne here on Thursday, the 31st inst.105 words
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Article397 1924-01-29 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). 8T TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption oi Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m. train:397 words
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Article120 1924-01-29 10 PENANG, JANUARY 29, 1921. (By Courtesy of the Chartehicd Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/1 1/8 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 163 1 3 days’sight Private 166 i a Bombay Demand Bank 163 j 2 Madras Demand Bank120 words
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Article548 1924-01-29 10 CHOWRASTA MARKET Penang, January 29, 1924. cts Government Mutton Mutton Indian per lb 50 Mutton Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 47 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 80 Lamb do 47548 words
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Advertisement283 1924-01-29 10 I FORD j TOURING CAR] You and your family intend to experience the 3 delights of motoring sooner or later. You need g g faster transportation to take care of your busi- ness interests. The FORD is the ideal car for a wide range of uses, for dependability and g283 words
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Advertisement23 1924-01-29 10 Planters’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, $3/- per book or $.3/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.23 words
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Advertisement343 1924-01-29 10 QUALITY. The motoring public, always alert to 5 better tyre values, has been quick to recog. nlse l^e a d vanta^es which Firestone’s manufacturing facilities and methods ĕ PHI® permit. rn m The quaiity f fires tone gum I Ilk DIPPED CORDS has resulted in unit sales M n recent343 words
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Article440 1924-01-29 11 -'■S.T.'’ failure of motor garage BUSINESS. In the Bankruptcy Court, Singapore, before Mr- Justice Acton, Eugene Fernando, an employee at a local hotel, came up for his public examination. In reply to Mr. G. B. Kellagher (Assistant Official Assignee) the debtor stated that he came to Singapore in-'■S.T.'’ - 440 words
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Article440 1924-01-29 11 Tho resinarch workers concerned are to be commended tor not having broadcast the discovery of a cure tor leprosy until such time mul «dapse-d as would show that apparent cures were real ones. It is a Utile over two years ago sinco Sir Leonard Kogers gave440 words
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Advertisement376 1924-01-29 11 W T IT O t Jl nF l| 4ag> jS 44 7K IKP IKL When you wear Krementz You wear the Best A fact easily proven by comparison. A Krementz collar button is unbreakable and is guaranteed without time limit with a free replacement against damage or dissatisfaction of any376 words
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Advertisement451 1924-01-29 11 Mobiloil I Make the guide I SAY GOOD-BYE TO I “HAPPY-GO-LUCKY” LUBRICATION. y THE EASIEST WAY to buy oil is to finished lubricant. All the original lubricat- S J “Give me a tin of oil.” This is also the ing value remains intact. I shortest road to the Repair Shop.451 words
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Advertisement1392 1924-01-29 12 j CANADIAN PACIFIC DOLLAR LINE THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE I (Incorporated in England). ;Y| r' INTENDED SAILINGS FROM Reduced Fares Hongkong to Europe. f rora p enang to Boston and New York WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. FIRST CLASS. via Suez. lIOVFDOX Jan 30 London. Rotterdam and Hamburg. £l2O.1,392 words
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Advertisement623 1924-01-29 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) P. O SAILINGS. LONDON-FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. From London Doe Pennnf. To Morteilles London U.» e |> about abo ea "t NALDERA Jan. 31 Feb 1623 words
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