Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 August 1924
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Title Section21 1924-08-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 202. VOL. LXXXII. THURSDAY, 28 th AUGUST, 1924. PRICE 15 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement527 1924-08-28 1 -uvsnr-oeGM» j..., TOKISATSU, j PHOTOGRAPHIC kRT STUDIO.! Phone 77Z 68. BISHOP. STREET 1 IF YOU ARE FEELING I KUN-DOWH DRINK RELIABILITY I GUINESS’S FOREIGN [fyl cf nan m v I K"VTD A CTfll IT i tvLIII LI IVI I s Etjnk 1 tVT& O*V Lr M jg gA I >art527 words
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Advertisement24 1924-08-28 1 “xaixa».-. J T. NAGATA, w X DENTIST. I i JJ NEXT DOOR TO I “THE DISPENSARY.” L ■«a» k be x Eg sfe we*24 words
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Article2364 1924-08-28 2 COST OF LIVING AND CLAIMS OE TRADE. The question of the regulation and control of food stalls was discussed at a largely attended special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, Singapore, when the following resolutions were approved unanimously (a) That it is most desirable that food stalls occupying the2,364 words
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Article206 1924-08-28 2 Benares Opium p <-h-*4t $5,000.00 num. Cloves 100.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellerMace Pickings no stock Nutmegs 80s 102.00 nom 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1.000 50.00 Copra Sundried 12.25 sales Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shell* 13.00 Siam Rice No. I 15.00 per ba206 words
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Article847 1924-08-28 2 1N V EST IG ATO RS’ DI SCO V E RIES. ’Twelve thousand years ago Egypt had a culture of its own, a culture in advance of that to be found in many parts of the world to-day, writes a Times correspondent. The revelation is the substance847 words
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Article877 1924-08-28 2 REPORT ON JUVENILE COURTS. The work of the Juvenile Courts dealing with young offenders is dealt with by the Childrens’ Branch of the Home Office in its second annual report to the Home Secretary. The number of young persons under 16 dealt with in these Courts rose from877 words
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Article586 1924-08-28 2 IN THEORY AND PRACTICE On Sunday afterno .n, writes ,h, Blunt in the Daily Mail of J u 5 the Communists of London, who Beet to consist mainly of alien youths froir the East End, began a rivival week by making silly speeches in Trafale.v square. The English are586 words
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Article187 1924-08-28 2 The following ties have been fixed for Monday, September 1: Championship.—A. K. A. B. Terrell v. L. D. Wood (4); W. H. Threlfall v. Winner of M. K. Whitlock v. H. C. DDavies (5). Double Handicap Class “A”. —Scr. WP. Webb and C. E. B. Waldron v.187 words
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Advertisement22 1924-08-28 2 Planters’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. NGraham, $3/- per book or $3/30 post free, stocked by the .Pinaxig Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.22 words
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Article920 1924-08-28 3 DROWNING FATALITIES. (Translated.) A wire received from Bandjermasin. South Borneo, states that the Civil Administrator. Mr. van Long Tram, and Captain C. B. Van Gent of the Infantry accidently drowned in a river whilst out on inspection duty. Aneta wired from Peking on the 15th instant, that 13,100920 words
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Article379 1924-08-28 3 SHIPPING. hi 1923 shipping reached the record figures of 3.85 .million tons, the British flag leading with 1.22 million tons against a Japanese tonnage of 1.20 million. ’The (ffiinese and German flags both advanced. Mining. According to the latest official figures, then* are 1,966 mining areas in operation379 words
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Article123 1924-08-28 3 PENANG. AUGUST 28, 1924. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/32 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 19;32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 162} 1 3 days’sight Private 165 I o Bombay Demand Bank 162] I o Madras Demand123 words
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Advertisement741 1924-08-28 3 Lt;?™KA ITĔRRIBLE RASHI 56, Macalistar Road, LIUUULL IIHUI I ALL OVER BODY Intense Irritation. No Rest or r 0 LET- Sleep. Cuticura Heals. o A terrible rash broke out all OifICCS to €“t Ist and ~nd Floors Ho over my body which caused intense Hong I’ink Buildings, at junction of741 words
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Advertisement359 1924-08-28 3 I I i g Bovri! soiv r'uE amn on feet I ___i I i i i i K nr—r-... yĕr unavoidable Errors of Diet L limes happens th.it the food we eat does not agree with us -probably because we have unintentionally eaten too much or because the quality of359 words
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Article72 1924-08-28 4 FanCOTT-Rk iXEf.L.—At Butterworth Church on August 26th 1924, Herbert Fancott of Cardiff, to Ada Ellen Rignell eldest daughter of Mr. J. W. Rignell. London. Pen nefath er —G wy n n e-Willi am s. —On August 23. 1924, at Lewisham, London, Dr. V. D. Pennefather. son of Mr. and72 words
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Article623 1924-08-28 4 Upon several occasions in the past we have deemed it advisable to comment upon matters relating to the Hindu Community. In certain quarters our remarks appear to have been misinterpreted. The weight of popular opinion, however, lies in our favour —-an undeniable fact recently illustrated in623 words
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Article361 1924-08-28 4 In the concluding paragraph of our editorial on Tuesday under the title Prolonging the Agony.” we said We hear it whispered that the whole question of the Stevenson Scheme is to Im? gone into thoroughly.” There is no smoke without fire” may be a trite saying, but361 words
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Article17 1924-08-28 4 The homeward mail by the Mantua closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday, the 3|th instant.17 words
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Article1704 1924-08-28 4 The point was made by Mr. Graham, and emphasised by Sir Association of Frank Swettenham. at British Malaya, the recent annual meeting of the Association of British Malaya, that the main object of the Association was not to be against the Government. As the letter of the1,704 words
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Advertisement266 1924-08-28 4 I The Security I That is Proved I When you’re despairing over the One x Hundred and One Human Ills; J When you must trust Human Life to Medical Science; J Then, most of all, you appreciate the Boon 4 ALL-DAY-AND-NIGHT service: < The one Safety Valve whose efficiency has266 words
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Advertisement23 1924-08-28 4 “Ez. O.” Guest Night and Dancing Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday.23 words
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Miscellaneous28 1924-08-28 4 TIDE TABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 11.24 a.m. 5.36 a.m. 11.57 p.m. 6.7 p.m. To-Morrow. High Water. Low Water. 12.0 noon. 6.13 a.m. 12.0 midnight. 6.40 p.m.28 words
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Article278 1924-08-28 5 In the Reichstag. EREE EIGHI. [•Rbvter’!- Telegrams. j lierlin. August 27. It is officially announced that the ,'eichstag will be dissolved in thw event if a rejection of the London Pact, which, however, will be signed in any case by the Government on August 30. A free fight[•Rbvter’!- Telegrams.j - 278 words
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Article68 1924-08-28 5 INVITATION TO, AMERICAN LAWYER. London. August 27. i- I tlie the Reparations Com- assion had invited the New York lawyer, Mr. Seymour Lewis, to accept the appointment of permanent agent-general f reparations. Mr. Lewis was formerly nder-Secretary of the Treasury, Washington. during Presidents Wilson’s and Harding’s administrations. Meanwhile68 words
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Article66 1924-08-28 5 M. CHITCHERIX’S views. Moscow. August 27. Interviewed with regard to the Rushans’ claims for compensation for personal injury and loss of property as the result of foreign intervention in Russia. M. Chitcherin emphasised the mportance of such claims in any future :ie*gotiations of the Soviet with Great66 words
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Article45 1924-08-28 5 FUNDING TO BEGIN. Warsaw, August 27. The Premier has instructed the Polish Minister at Washington to conclude the funding of the Polish debt amounting to £35.000, 000. He has decided to commence negotiations for the funding of the debt to Great Britain shortly.45 words
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Article21 1924-08-28 5 RATIFIED BY THE FRENCH. Paris, August 27. The French Senate ratified the Lausanne Treaty by 270 votes to 20.21 words
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Article22 1924-08-28 5 LORD JELLICOE’S SUC ESSOR. London. August 27. General Sir Charles Fergusson succeeds Lord Jellicoe as Governor of New Zealand.22 words
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Article39 1924-08-28 5 APPOIX TM E XTS COX FI RM E 1 >. Plymouth «.Vermont), August 27. It is announced that President Coolidge has appointed Mr. Bancroft, mentioned yesterday, Ambassador to •Japan and Mr. .Jam *s R. Sheffield. Ambassador to Mexico.39 words
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Article235 1924-08-28 5 Two Essential Points. AGREEMENT REACHED. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, August 27. A meeting of the League of Nations Advisory Committee on the opium traffic at Geneva dealing with the programme of the World Conference drug control in November considered five schemes submitted by Great Britain, United States, France, Netherlands,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 235 words
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Article27 1924-08-28 5 SURRENDER OF AMAZONAS. New Y’ork. August 27. The Brazilian Consulate announces that the rebellion of the Amazonas haended by the rebels’ surrender at Port Obidos.27 words
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Article83 1924-08-28 5 INCREASED TRADE AHEAD. London. August 27. The Manchester correspondent of the Westminster Gazette expresses the opinion that the cotton industry will probably witness a period of increased trade in the near future owing to the promise of larger supplies from the United States. Raw cotton is now at83 words
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Article58 1924-08-28 5 EXPERTS BUSY AT SCHEME. London. August 27. British and French experts are drawing up a scheme for an aerial cross-channel ferry with a half-hourly service between Folkstone and Boulogne. The flyingboats will accommodate twelve passengers and make the crossing in 15 minutes. It is understood that the58 words
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Article38 1924-08-28 5 London, August 27. The White Star liner “Arabic,” arriving in a few hours from Hamburg, wirelessed requesting eight ambulances to be prepared for passengers injured when a hurricane struck and damaged the vessel last night.38 words
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Article34 1924-08-28 5 FIVE PERSONS INCINERATED. Amsterdam, August 27. Five passengers were incinerated and two seriously injured as the result of a motor bus catching fire yesterday at Heino, in the province of Overijsel.34 words
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Article30 1924-08-28 5 QUESTION OF RE-OPENING. London. August 27 Reuter learns that the Dominion Governments have been asked to reconsider their decisions against the reopening of the Wembley Exhibition in 1925.30 words
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Article48 1924-08-28 5 ANOTHER DEFEAT. Pretoria, August. 27. Pretoria beat the British Rugby Team by 6 points to nil. a Mr. Gerald Scully, son of Dr. T. G. G. Scully, left by P. A O. mail to-day for Hongkong to take up medicine at the University of Hongkong.48 words
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Article84 1924-08-28 5 Prorogation of Council. SWARAJISTS’ JOY. [Reuter’* Telegrams.] Calcutta, August 27. The President of the Legislative Council announced the prorogation of the Council sine die. The Swarajists greeted the announcement with prolonged cheering. A communique explains that the prorogation is the logical consequence of yesterday’s proceedings. Lord Lytton will[Reuter’* Telegrams.] - 84 words
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Article43 1924-08-28 5 PURCHASED BY AMERICANS. Washington, August 28. American interests have purchased the Bolivian tin mines at Llallagua, Uncia. and also the Machaca-= Marca (Uncia,) railway for $27,000,000. The properties are said to produce fifty per cent of the Bolivian tin output.43 words
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Article12 1924-08-28 5 Cherbourg, August 28. Mr. Mellon has sailed for Washington.12 words
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Article63 1924-08-28 5 SOMERSET vs S. AFRICANS. London, August 27. The weather was fine when the match between Somerset and South Africa was started at Taunton. On an easy wicket Somerset scored 208. Mcßryan contributed 59. Blanckenberg took t* wickets for 76 runs. The South Africans put up 140 for the63 words
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Article35 1924-08-28 5 AUGUST MEDAL. As the Course will still be obstructed on the 30th and 31st instant owing iu aviation, play for the August medal js postponed until Saturday, the 6th and 7th September.35 words
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Article399 1924-08-28 5 MUNICIPAL ORCHESTR A. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. August 28. The report of the sub-committee on the proposed Municipal orchestra recommends the importation of Goanese and Filipino performers or Police Band subsidised by the Commissioners, favouring the latter as the most capable development, and cost less than the399 words
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Article664 1924-08-28 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] SlR.—Anent your Editorial in the Pinang Gazette of 21st., please a’low me as a Member of the Managing Committee of the Endowment Board to make a few observations so as to make the public see the other side of the question.664 words
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Article212 1924-08-28 5 DEPARTURE FOR SINGAPORE. Another large crowd of people assembled at the seafront this morning to see the planes leave for Singapore on their non-stop flight. The ”A plane under Flight Lieutenant Livock with Flying Officers Wardle and Isaac took the water at 9.45 a. m. and212 words
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Article1104 1924-08-28 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mrs. P. A Anthony and Miss E. Anthony have left for Home. Mr. P. J. Hall has resigned the Hon. Secretaryship, Taiping Branch. M.S.V. R., 8.R.A., on transfer to the Ipoh Branch of Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. Mr. J. de Haan, Resident of West Borneo. goes to South1,104 words
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Advertisement118 1924-08-28 5 ■□■■DMCZJMiDCZJaWir—IgBI II Rill IE I The Service Behind Your Car. g Q After buying a car, service is one of the greatest Q considerations. The best car needs spare parts at times. m Are there spares for your car at reasonable prices in the E Q country Have the agents118 words
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Article990 1924-08-28 6 ASSISTANCE TREATY CRITICISED. There was an interesting debate upon the Treaty of Mutual Assistance in the House of Lords. While Lord Grey and Lord Cecil criticized the action of the Prime Minister, the latter found a powerful supporter in the person of Lord Balfour. Lord Grey was990 words
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Article436 1924-08-28 6 MEN THE BRITISH TEAM WILL FACE. Dr. Roland Pope, one of the bestknown authorities on cricket in Australia ami a keen student of the game even before he visited England with the 1886 team, gave some interesting views to the Evening Standard about the men the436 words
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Article408 1924-08-28 6 LORD GISBOROUGH AND US ORIGIN. A meeting convened by the British. Israel-World Federation was held at the Central Hall, YVestminster, to protest against the removal of the Scottish Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey to Holyrood Palace under Mr. Kirkwood's Bill, the of which was issued408 words
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Article399 1924-08-28 6 TRAINS STOPPED. On -July 27 London was the centre of an other remarkably violent thunderstorm, between 3 and 4 p. m.. there were torrential falls of rain, with some hail, in semi darkness that was frequently pierced b\ vivid flashes of lightning, and almost continuous deafening399 words
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Article461 1924-08-28 6 PUXNS FOR CHEAPER WORKIX,; There is just now com ’erable interest iii the United States in the future American shipping, and a Congressionai Committee is at the present time makiirexhaustive investigations in this Hi with a view to securing effie i, effecting economy therein. C er461 words
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Article87 1924-08-28 6 TODAY’S DEPARTURES Pangkor for P. Langkawi A- Kantang (Trang). Kashmir for Singapore, China and Japan. Kinta for Port Swottenham and Singapore. Pulau Jerej ik. Ghirbi for Dindings. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Station at: Penang —Angkor, Atlantic City. Albion Star, Clan Mackay. Calcutta. Canara,87 words
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Article187 1924-08-28 6 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday) BT I RAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, and Singapore. Registiatiou and Parcel Post, exc- j t > e otherwise stated, close half an hour c rl’ r than the Ordinary mail Resumption of Night Mau. Service The following additional mails will be closed daily187 words
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Advertisement59 1924-08-28 6 (POSITIVELY THE LAST THREE DAYS OF 1 WHITEAWAY’S I I ANNUAL CLEARANCE I SALE Oddments, Remnants, I Shop-Soiled AND Out-of-Date I Goods I TO BE CLEARED DURING LAST X THREE DAYS AT S HALF-PRICE: Thursday, Aug. 28th. Friday, 29th. j g Saturday, 30th. RED-LETTER I DAYS at Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co.,59 words
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Advertisement221 1924-08-28 6 jO V/ fatal to good looks. THIN BLOOD AND NERVOUSNESS WILL QUICKLY WRECK BEAUTY. I ale people are generally nervous. Thin blood not only affects' the complexion by robbing cheeks and lips of < olotir, but it also weakens the nerves by depriving them of nourishment. When you have so221 words
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Article744 1924-08-28 7 U. S. LAWYERS AS OUESTS OF THE KING. A special interest may be said to have attached to their Majesties’ afternoon party last month at Buckingham Palace, as the majority of the guests were the members of the American Bar Association and their ladies now on a744 words
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Article13 1924-08-28 7 Sept. 2—Sale of Work at r ’nrf Club. Pavilion (Race Course)13 words
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Article462 1924-08-28 7 FOREIGN COMPETITION AND OVER-PRODU( -TION. To mark the participation of the British rubber industry in the British Empire Exhibition, a commemorative dinner was given at the Hotel Cecil, under the chairmanship of Mr. Alexander Johnston, president of the Institution of the Rubber Industry and chairman of the462 words
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Article198 1924-08-28 7 Tokio, Aug. 25. —11. I. H. the Crown Prince and Princess are expected to return to Tokio on Saturday the 30th. instant, from Okinajima, a summer resort. The Imperial Household Department has established an nnhulled rice-curry eating day, in commemoration of the earthquake disaster, September Ist. According to198 words
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Article158 1924-08-28 7 77i<? following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy A- Go's share list- Yesterday. Ti.-day. Sharer. CQ 30 OJ uo c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar.) A. Hitaiu 10.50 11.00 10.50 11.00 Ayer Pauas 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.25 Bassett 85 87i 85 87f Broga 47> 50 40158 words
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Article101 1924-08-28 7 August 28, 1924. Loca l. cts. {Smoked Sheet 44} market Fine Pale Crepe 44} dull Unsmoked Sheet 29 tendency SINGA- (Smoked Sheet 4G} downPORE tCrepe 46] wards London and New York. LOSIK>N {Smoked Sheet 1/12 (Crepe 1/1] New York G 27 The following were the rubber quotations in101 words
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Article48 1924-08-28 7 The General Produce Agency, Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet S6O to 60} F.A.Q. do 58 59 Low F.A.Q. do 55 57 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 44 48 Loose Scrap 35 4048 words
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Article106 1924-08-28 7 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on August 27: London. Spot £253 Up £2.5s 3 mos. buying 254 2.5 s 3 selling 254.5 s 2.5 s Loca l. August 28: Singapore sold 50 tons at sl27| Penang buyers no sellers at sl27}. The Eastern Smelting106 words
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Article91 1924-08-28 7 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending 23rd August, 1924, shows a total of 63 deaths—39 males and 24 females—the death-rate being 25.18 per mille per annum, compared with 25.18 in the preceding week and with 16.25 in the corresponding week of91 words
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Article1093 1924-08-28 7 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. t u NAMES 55 X oc E- RUBBER [Dollar.] 8 c 8 c 8 <• Allenby Rubber Co I 00' 1 10 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate $0: 9 Amalgamated Malay Estates ...j 1 SO: 1 75 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 40 SOjll 03 Ayer Kuning Rubber1,093 words
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Advertisement676 1924-08-28 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TENDERS INVITED. The Municipal Commissioners of :I uUhS«L& ‘HA S George Town, Penang, hereby invite flu:; 5 tenders for the undermentioned work:— cHB J “Construction of Cement Concrete wL=--l— 'TJ Foundations for Parsons 1500 K.W. iifi•; ::::W set at Prai Power Station.” 2J 11 2 Tenders which should676 words
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Advertisement23 1924-08-28 7 Pitman’s Shorthand R'pin Cours». (New Era Cornnlpff» Edition with supplementary Fxerri«p« z or $3/30 post free, stnpkod by the Pinancr Gurette Press Ltd.,23 words
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Advertisement50 1924-08-28 7 INCREASE YOUR U» M VITAL ENERGY M by taking SAHATOGEH I As L); L :aude L. Whe< I r writes iqnsn ‘Tie user of Sanatogen is rch y rewarded in freedom fr< m languor a gam of srrergth and activity. aierines- of in nd anti reaistinc power to d -seasa.”50 words
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Advertisement16 1924-08-28 7 Pitman’s New Course in Typewriting, $l/50 per book, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.16 words
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Miscellaneous36 1924-08-28 7 THEATRE ROYAL LYRIC THEATRES LIMITED. 5 MAX UNDER reels IN “LITTLE CAFE” AND 5 “Kindled Courage” reels 6 NANOOK OF THE NORTH reels 1 Watch Your Wife reel 1 International News reel 2 One Week reels36 words
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Advertisement1653 1924-08-28 8 banks Ij LINE Hongkong and shanghai (HE BLUE ai FUNNEL L F^ B T F r 6 A H TsE K D BANKING CORPORATION V£E<LY 5F <V|C ONaoN 4MD N CONTINENT S SeptXrl —XSn“ RoUerdam' 3 Hamburg. Alexandria. Naples. Genoa, Marseilles, Boston. Authorise Capital >s<>, n/h,' ‘i TROILUS 11 London,1,653 words
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Advertisement768 1924-08-28 8 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA ANO APCAR I.INES. (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 Due Penang. To Marseilles London cave p 6n about a b ont 8 KASHMIR Aug. 28 MANTUA768 words
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