Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 April 1926
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1926-04-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 75. VOL. LXXXIV. THURSDAY, Ist APRIL,. 1926. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement618 1926-04-01 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO ’Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET. n□□□□□□□□□□□□ aanaaunDn□ nonanannnnnnniinaunn* THE I 1 CONTINENTAL L I "CHEQUE TYRES. r WRITER SAFE SPEED j£ i "u, J REMARKABLE RELIABILITY -*T .nsukk Y<>™ cheques EXTREME ECONOMY I s BIG REDUCTION IN PRICES. J Sole Afienw X OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GARAGES.618 words
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Advertisement13 1926-04-01 1 j T. NAGATA, DENTIST. 1 NEXT DOCK TO g I “THE DISPENSARY.” i13 words
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Article759 1926-04-01 2 A REPLY TO ‘“MORALIST” CRITICISM. The young person of to-day would seem to be\ subject of engrossing interest and concern to her elders, considering the homilies of which she is the perpetual text, states the “Daily TelegraphBut the moralists themselves seem often to faJl into the vice759 words
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Article75 1926-04-01 2 April 2—Good Friday Public Holidav. 2nd, 3rd, 4th s'th—-P. V. RO. Annual Bisley Rifl e Meeting, The Rifle Ra n gn, Penang. 4th and Annual M. s, V. R. Prize Meeting, Kuala Lnmpnr. 3rd, 4th. sth, Intar-State Cricket Penang v. Pent, at Inch. Selangor v. Singapore a t75 words
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Advertisement1538 1926-04-01 2 NOTICES. NOTICES. RAILS..OF SUBSCRIPTION, f CLUB." AS Including free town delivery or 111 1 g. g, accepts surveys at moderate rates postage. jjj Notice is hereby given that the prin- if every description. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. cipal and interest secured on the under- > J mentioned Debentures will be paid1,538 words
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Advertisement328 1926-04-01 2 The George Town Dispensary Ltd., I THE LEADING CHEMISTS, 1 PENANG. I OUR REPUTATION —YOUR GUARANTEE. I THE S Cheapest House in the Trade 1/ FOR I Estate Medical Suppii co. H SAFETY FIRST. I H You are absolutely safe when you deal with S “THE GEORGETOWN.” Each order is328 words
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Article1200 1926-04-01 3 QUAINT REMEDIES OF THE JB7H CENTURY. Though the General! Medical Count; recently decided that there should be a new and revised edition of the British Pharmacopoeia, I do not think that I shall be found among those who rush to subscribe for the, new volume, writes Gordon Phillips1,200 words
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Article337 1926-04-01 3 A web-known London photographer has been deploring the fact that his distinguished sitters have ceased to look like what they are, states the Manchester Guardian.” Apparently he i wants judges to look forensic, humorists to wear a broad grip, dignitaries of the Church to exhibit an ather-wordly337 words
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Advertisement352 1926-04-01 3 sOwfey CZ' 1 > fe7 jj O 40 Jflj jrjjjjjj. jfi gI. j ”7" W<~l Ir zMMBM Good Morning Do you like getting up in the and your body needs every one of morning No doubt you find it them, nicer to stay in bed. And how do Take Kruschen352 words
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Advertisement16 1926-04-01 3 Bud’s Cakes Confectionery Recommended FOR Quality and Purity.” ALL KINDS OBTAINABLE AT Pritchard Co., Ltd., PENANG.16 words
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Advertisement182 1926-04-01 3 lllllllllllllllllllllllllillliil HI HU UllllH’UllliUlllUllllUli s H Mi ST S fa/ iii S I I I 1 I 1 I i I I I II -s 1 PIANO BARGAINS, k j S We have a few good sound second hand Pianos for S sale at extremely low prices which have been182 words
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Article1045 1926-04-01 4 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commeice Rubber Association was held at the Auction Room in Exchange Building on Monday afternoon, tbe Chairman, Mr. R. J. Obott, presiding. v The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts,1,045 words
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Article423 1926-04-01 4 CURIOUS DERIVATION. There has lately been a discussion as to the origin of that familiar, or once familiar, slang expression “O.K. states the Daily Telegraph That the letters became a signal in the American telegraph service to denote the wires were clear or in good order, or everything423 words
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Advertisement314 1926-04-01 4 I MM/ Her fresh, clear smooth skin vSBcQSI IQS'-*' is the greatest of ail attracf it I I? tions —the one which out/U, J -JP" x I TH shines all others, r W< ft WSrO Wj/k ’'W®p He finds nothinj to criticise 1 but everything to admire, f 4' 'if314 words
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Advertisement266 1926-04-01 4 SAD FOR THE UNFIT. To be- sound and fit is to-day a mattor of absoh t’e necessity. The preservation of good health by men and women alike was never more important as a national asset, and every care shou’d be taken to guard against the inroads of winter disorders such266 words
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Advertisement375 1926-04-01 4 Are You Affected that way? fjiu pjAVE you ever noticed how 171 m uch better you can work, or ’T wa lk, or play, when you feel quite well? Yes; and use twice as much .I energy and still feel less tired. Yet thousands of men and women feel week375 words
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Article947 1926-04-01 5 w. B. MAXWELL ON AUTHORS’ DIFFICULTIES. 1 wonder how many people, among that la.ige and most estimable class of the community who are constant novelreaders, have ever thought of a novelist’s difficulty in finding names for his characters, writes Mr. W. B. Maxwell in the f< |Sunday947 words
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Article590 1926-04-01 5 DEAN OF CANTERBI RY ON TOWN-PLANNTN G. The Dean of Canterbury, in a talk on the Kent coalfield, which he broadcast from the London station of the B-8.C., described the finst discovery of coal in the county and the forthcoming development of the coal-mining industry there, and590 words
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Advertisement438 1926-04-01 5 —r A *»»-w I 353 5* ‘v J y Jlea/ ir With h H ,j_ (l n ]L JF y° u are troubled by the inconvenience V» XI and pain of any sudden cut, bruise, insect U V bite, bum or scald, use the first-aid proved safe and quickly effective.438 words
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Advertisement83 1926-04-01 5 Take With Sweetened Water. Saves the babies, helps the grown-ups, comforts elderly people—that’s Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. I sed for infatatile cholera, sudden pain in stomach, griping cramps, nausea with prostrating diaarhoea. For sale everywhere. PILLS. I APIOL STEEL I Sure and certain for all Female E E complaints.83 words
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Advertisement282 1926-04-01 5 j zj I astonishing j How Creim can make commonplace savoury and i what a big range of deli- 1 1 cacies it makes powible at v’ very little cost, to say 1 1 nothing of the extra nour- > ishment it affordi. NESTLE'S P URE THICK CREAM is not282 words
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Article1511 1926-04-01 6 o^o- DAY is known as Maundy I I~J Thursday, in the Church of I England, from the ancient custom of distributing food among the poor ii in maunds or baskets. It was c formerly known as Shere or Chare ii Thursday, from the priestly custom of o1,511 words
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Article71 1926-04-01 6 In the Police Court yesterday A. Schmidt was fined $lO for driving a Harley-Davidson motor cycle in a manner and at a speed which was dangerous to the public on the 22nd March in Northam Road. Inspector Barrett prosecuted.ALl3 I District Court? In the District Court this morning71 words
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Article91 1926-04-01 6 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending 27th March 1926, shows a total of 78 deaths—47 males and 31 females—the death-rate being 29.90 P^ r mi l,e per annum compared with 28.37 in the preceding week -and with 21.11 in the corresponding91 words
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Article438 1926-04-01 6 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.’ Sir,—Your announcement of the formation of a Y.M C.A. in Penang came as a bolt from the blue. The people here were not prepared for this good news, although we are well aware of the immense good the Y.M.C.A. can do in438 words
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Article129 1926-04-01 6 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”J Sir, —I should like to draw the attentions, of the Police authorities in Butterworth to the sad deformity of a poor child, in one of the houses somewhere near Chin Lam’s shop. The object is a very sad one indeed,129 words
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Article130 1926-04-01 6 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,---The traffic at the junction of Penang Road and Burmah Road is increasing in volume, and it is high time that a pointsman was detailed for this spot. Would it not be vise to have a white line painted at the130 words
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Article125 1926-04-01 6 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, In the. past physical education was neglected to a, deplorable extent, but now is regarded as important as intellectual education. I nless I am quite m'staken, I believe that every Chinese educational establishment has a physical drill master. It is125 words
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Article225 1926-04-01 6 EASTER TOURNAMENT. A tournament will be held undei the auspices of the Malayan Polo Association, on the following days: Friday, April 2nd, commencing at 4.00 pm. Saturday, April 3rd, commencing at 5-15 p m. Sunday, April 4th, commencing at 4.30 P m Monday, April sth, commencing at225 words
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Article62 1926-04-01 6 The repults of the ties played yesterday were: Double Handicap Class “B (Final): —2 J- H. Pedlow and E. T. Williams beat —2 G. J. Gilmour and J. T. R. Ryder 6 —4, 5 6 3. Mixed Double Handicap:— —15.4 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bennett beat62 words
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Article46 1926-04-01 6 The results of the ties played yesterday were: Teams of Three (Final): —1-3 J. Ford. D. McLeod Craik and F. P. Montgomerie beat +1 A. J. Plumb, AV. J. Owens and W. L. Summers 21—13. Championship (Semi-Final) —E. Reimann beat J. Duguid 21—5.46 words
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Article274 1926-04-01 6 F.M-S. RAIIAVAY INSTITUTE (K.L.) v. MUNICIPALITY. The following have been selected to represent the Municipality on the Esplanade, at 5 p.m. to-morrow: Pawan Teh Lim Khay Seng, Tan Kean Soon; Md. Mydin, Phung Swee Leng, Teoh Cheng Hoe; M. S. d’Orville, Cheah Phee Hin, K. Coombs (Capt.), Md. Said,274 words
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Article277 1926-04-01 6 Bringing Penang Offenders to Book. TRAFFIC VIGILANCE. The British Press has long been lamenting the atenrd facility w’th which a driving license can be obtained in Britain, and indeed there is cause for criticism in a system which allows the halt the blind and the lame to drive277 words
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Article481 1926-04-01 6 TRAINING BEGUN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 1. Training for the Turf Clubs Spring Meeting commences on Saturday. The total number of horses and ponies training is 137, whilst there are also 24 Irish maidens. Golf Club. Mr. G.R.K. Muglis»on. chairman of the Singapore Golf Club,481 words
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Article749 1926-04-01 6 Mrs. Topham is going Home in about a fortnight. Mr. Justice Watson, has left Ipoh for Singapore where he will spend the Easter holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dunford Wood of Ipoh, are spending a short holiday m Singapore. Mr. O. A. Ascanius, general manager of Teluk749 words
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Advertisement46 1926-04-01 6 A Good Liniment. Rub Chamberlain’s Pain Bahn on the painful spots. It is penetrating, starts up the circulation which carries the congestion and pressure that causes the painThat is how it helps rheumatic pains, lumbago, backache, neuralgia, swollen, aching joints and muscles. Sold and iccommended everywhere.46 words
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Article252 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. Month to Avoid Crisis. EFFORTS FOR PEACE BEGUN. London, March 31. A full month remains for the miners and owners to indicate whether they are prepared to give and take and accept the Coal Commission’s Report in order to secure peace in the coalfields. While Mr. Baldwin,—Reuter. - 252 words
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Article93 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. -SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN AND BRAZIL. London, Mareh 31. Sir Austen Chamberlain conferred for an hour and half with the Parliamentary Committee of the League of Nations’ Union, including members of three political parties. He spoke with greater freedom than during the debate in the House of Commons following—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article81 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. RUSSIAN SPIES SENTENCED. Reval. March 31. Sentences for life and penal servitude were passed on two persons who were found guilty of espionage on behalf of Russia. Three others received shorter terms. Two of the accused were on the staff of the Russian Legation and received—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article76 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. Colombo, March 31. The fire on the Japanese steamer, Sumatra Maru, which was on a voyage from Bombay to Colombo has been extinguished. About five thousand bales have been discharged of which the marks on 850 bales are indistinguishable, being damaged by fire and—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article64 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. MEETING OF GRAND COUNCIL. Rome, March 31. Deputy Turati, a member of the National Directorate, was appointed to succeed Signor Farinacci as SecretaryGeneral, at a meeting of the Fascist Grand Council, which was attended by S gnor Mussolini, and which sat all night long and broke—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article53 1926-04-01 7 -Reutet. MIANGAS ISLAND DISPUTE. The Hague, March 31. The Dutch and the United States Governments have exchanged notes in connection with a dispute over the possession oi the Island of Miangas which was recently referred the Permanent Court •oi of rbitration. professor Max Huber was the Arbitrator.-Reutet. - 53 words
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Article69 1926-04-01 7 Reuter. £5,000,000 Surplus Swamped. COAL SUBSIDY SEQUEL. London, March 31. The Exchequer returns for the fiscal y ear, which ended to-day, show a revenue totalling £812,000,000, and an Expenditure, chargeable against the revenue of £826,000.000. Mr. Churchill estimated that the revenue would be £801,1X10,000. But for the CoalReuter. - 69 words
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Article73 1926-04-01 7 COURT REMOVAL CANCELLED. (Rugby Radio Service.) —Reuter. In consequence of the illness of Princess Victoria, has cancelled the rei 1 Court to Windsor which had been. wed for to-morrow. The King and Queeirwill remain in London until further notice. COUGH LESS TROUBLESOME. London. March 31. To-day’s bulletin says(Rugby Radio Service.); —Reuter. - 73 words
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Article81 1926-04-01 7 .—Vale. ABD-EL-KRIM WANTS PEACE. Paris, March 31. Le Peisl Parisian states that Abd-el-Krim seems to realize the situation more correctly and admits that he can negotiate but with a united France and Spain. He would even be disposed to accept a Sultan’s Suzerianty. M. Briand, M. Painleve, M. Steeg,.—Vale. - 81 words
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Article52 1926-04-01 7 Reuter. PROPOSED SPANISH VENTURE. Madrid, March 31. The Cabinet has authorised a flight in the Spring from Madrid to Manila by Captain Martinez. Captain Gonzalez and Captain Lor ga in three Brequet aeroplanes.—Reuter. DANISH AIRMEN. Calcutta, March 31. The Danish airmen who are attempting a flight to Tokio haveReuter. - 52 words
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Article51 1926-04-01 7 —Renter. LONGER HOURS FAVOURED. London, March 31. The ballot of the Federation of the Master Cotton Spinners’ Association in Manchester resulted in an overwhelming majority in favour of extending the working hours. The American yarn spinning section agreed to an increase from 30{> hours to 35 hours a—Renter. - 51 words
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Article58 1926-04-01 7 ,—Reuter. CHINESE STUDENT’S DISTINCTION. Newhaven, March 31. The classmates of Ana Yung kwai, of the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale University, voted him as the most brilliant man in the class and one of the two most likely to succeed in life. Kwai is a son of,—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article31 1926-04-01 7 —Rent» r. GIFT TO SPAIN. Madrid, March 31. The Government has accepted a gift from the Rockfeller Institute of $120,000 to build an institute of physical chemistry in Spain.-—Rent» r. - 31 words
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Article58 1926-04-01 7 (Rugby Radio Service.) Yesterday’s foreign exchange rates were Paris, 140 New York, 4.861 Brussels, 130 i Geneva,2.*’.2s Amsterdam, 12.13 Milan, 120.85 Berlin. 20.43 Stockholm, 18.12 Copenhagen, 18.55 Oslo, 22.66 Vienna, 34.47 Prat-ue, 164 Helsingfors, 193 Madrid 34.50 Lisbon, 2| Rio, 7 Buenos A res. 44i; Bombay. Is. sffid.;(Rugby Radio Service.) - 58 words
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Article162 1926-04-01 7 —Reuter. Debate In Chamber. POLL TAX ADOPTED. Paris. March, 31, The. Chamber resumed the debate on the Government’s financial proposals and adopted the poll tax without a division with certain amendments by Abbe Lemire authorising persons exempt from the poll tax to make a voluntary donation with a—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article176 1926-04-01 7 MEMBERS OF INVESTIGATING COMMISSION. (Rugby Radio Service.) London. March 31. The India Office states “It was announced on January 20 that the King had approved the constitution of the Royal Commission on Agriculture in India. Terms of reference were published at the same time. His Majesty has now(Rugby Radio Service.) - 176 words
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Article126 1926-04-01 7 STATE GRANT-IN-AID. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, March 31. Mr. Amery, Secretary for the Dominions, stated in the House of Commons that the Government had decided to set aside a sum •of £500,000 for the financial year 1926-27, for the purpose of promoting the sale in this country of(Rugby Radio Service.) - 126 words
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Article119 1926-04-01 7 RACE TO SAVE SHIP. New York, April 1. A thrilling sea drama is proceeding 600 miles southeast of Halifax, (Nova Scotia) from where the British cargo steamer Laleham has sent out the S. O. S. message “The steamer is on her beam ends; her life-boats are gone119 words
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Advertisement50 1926-04-01 7 Stops Neuralgic Pains and Headache. Tormenting neuralgia is eased and stopped by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm- Being penetrating, it reaches the congested spots, starts th© circulation, removing the pressure and inflammation that causes the pain. Helps headaches, backaches, stiff, swollen joints, bruises, sprains and sore muscles. Sold and recommended every where.50 words
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Advertisement78 1926-04-01 7 81 B K “His Masterli Voice” 0 I H A V E YOU heard? “HIS 1 MASTER’S VOICE*. NEW MODES; GRAMOPHONE? J If not, we invite you to call j and hear the fl WORLD’S FINEST TONEW INSTRUMENTS: Limited stocks just unpacked. I PRICES: Portable Model $BO I Table Grand78 words
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Article32 1926-04-01 8 Holland. —On March 30, at Bata Gajab, to Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Holland, Kuala Pilah, a son. Thomsen.—3oth March 1926, to Mr. Mrs. H. Thomsen, Uln Sawah Estate, a daughter.32 words
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Article434 1926-04-01 8 In another page we publish a letter from Pro Bono Publico,” the contents of which we recommend to the Penang Traffic Department for information and I action, as the official phraseology has it. t As our correspondent sapiently ob- serves, the traffic at the junction of Penang-road and434 words
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Article468 1926-04-01 8 In the perpe'ual campaign of politics, Mr. Winston Churchill is a truly happy warrior. Parties may rock on theii foundations but the present Chancellor of the Exchequer proceeds gaily on his way, smiling and optimistic. That he will present his Budget with the same charming urbanity which468 words
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Article83 1926-04-01 8 PETITION REJECTED. The Pincmg Gazette is officially informed that the petition presented to H. E. the Governor by responsible members of the Asiatic Community of Penang praying for the life of Chelliah, a Municipal carpenter now under sentence of death for the murder of Mr. L. V.83 words
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Article1617 1926-04-01 8 Jin yiir Service to yiustralia. QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE PRINCE OF WALES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March, 4. Interest in politics is centred in the Cabinet’s attitude towards the claim ot Poland to a permanent seat on the Council of the League of Nations. It is generally1,617 words
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Advertisement240 1926-04-01 8 i f h i in i ■[■jii i ig_ BRwy-a«..w.*?^ J- -mu.-! 1 FINEST SALAD OIL j ss EE HE S i f*' l l S Lu A I.f I I I B-l I |OU£E4BRIG®S c Lholaci PtRA.VHW'V* |B©S g iSlaoliB: 3“ 1 L Extra >1 ®l I j “HOLAC”240 words
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Advertisement28 1926-04-01 8 “E. gf O.” Dancing to-night on Saturday Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday —E. O Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. DEARS 2 I GOLDEN SERIES. I < J28 words
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Miscellaneous25 1926-04-01 8 UDE 1 ABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Waler. 1.46 a.m. 8.6 a.m 2.7 p.m. 8.32 p.m. To-Morrow. 2.12 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 2.33 p.m. 8.58 p.m.25 words
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Article1960 1926-04-01 9 RESTRICTION RESOLUTION SIDE-TRACKED. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. (From Oar Own Correipondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 31. Tire quarterly general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held in the Masonic Lodge, Venning-rd., Kuala Lumpur, to-day. The attendance •was not large. Mr. T. J. Cumming presided. Before the business began1,960 words
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Article202 1926-04-01 9 ANNUAL MEETING. Splendid progress was reported at the annual meeting of the Penang branch of the Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Malaya, which was held in the P.C.C’ last evening. Mr. J. J. Saunders presided, supported by the Vice President, Mr. A. K. a’B. Terrell, Mr. E. V. C.202 words
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Article127 1926-04-01 9 POSITION NOW WELL IN HAND. But Still Grave. The authorities now have the water supply well in hand and the anxiety of a shortage is lessened. Rationing must still continue to be drastic, however, until there is a fall of rain. On March 30, an increase of127 words
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Article487 1926-04-01 9 Reuter. Questions In Commons, INTERVENTION URGED. London, M rch 31. In the House of Commons, replying to a question urging safeguarding of the interests and ensuring preservation of the Chinese Railways, Sir Austen Chamberlain said their deterioration was due to the civil war. He declared that jointReuter. - 487 words
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Article51 1926-04-01 9 AIR SECRETARY’S PROPOSAL. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, March 31. Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Air. said he proposed to bring forward the question of an airship policy for the consideration of the Dominions at the Imperial Conference which is to ba held in the Autumn. (Continued on Page(Rugby Radio Service.) - 51 words
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Article167 1926-04-01 9 CAMPBELL STREET SHOP KEEPERS IN COURT. In the District Court this morning the managers of four Chinese shops in Campbell Street were summoned for using a false trade mark in connection with the sale of Calvert’s soap. The shops concerned were Chop Ran Seang Hin, 68 Campbell167 words
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Advertisement32 1926-04-01 9 E. 0. HOTEL. No dancing will tike place at the E. O. Hitel to-morrow, Good Friday. A dance will be held this evening at the usual time, and on Saturday, April 3.32 words
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Advertisement313 1926-04-01 9 I Th g f' i A WIDE RANGE OF I Chocolates and Confectionery ALWAYS IN STOCK. > Emperor Uhcc dabs 1 lb. Boxes $2.10 V. Vei grilles jlb Box>s 2.75 2 lb. boxes 4.75 II King George j lb.'('in .95 W V m lib. T.is 1.80 Wfll I I Tropical313 words
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Article1258 1926-04-01 10 SOME MYSTERIES EXPLAINED. What happens to wireless waves when they leave the transmitting aerial? Why is it that on some nights a station can be heard three hundred miles away and on other nights only thirty niilesaway? These questions arise from the results of the recent tests in1,258 words
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Advertisement387 1926-04-01 10 31, BISHOP STREET. PENANG. ’Phone No. 726. j Our Easter Sale Closes on 4th April 1926. 20 per cent. Cash Discount FOR THREE DAYS MORE ONLY. J i If you would like a perfect fitting model Gown for St. George’s, let us J take it i.’ TV'S leaving it to_387 words
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257 1926-04-01 11 CONTINUANCE OF CONTROL FAVOURED. A meeting of the Chettiars of Malaya was held on Tuesday in the Chettiar’s Hall, Batu-rd., Kuala Lumpur, under the auspices of the Malaya Chettiars’ Conference Committee, to consider the question of Rubber Re'Ariction, when S.R.M. M.A. Muthiah Chettiar, of Kuala Lumpur,257 words
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Article156 1926-04-01 11 The output of Kanipong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd., for the month of March was hours run (two dredges) 1.164. cubic yards treated 155,000, total piculs 509.31, nett value $40,207.12. No. 1 Dredge mostly dredging through tailings. The output of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging Ltd., for the month of156 words
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Article36 1926-04-01 11 (CHURCH OF ENGLAND.) Good Friday. 9.30 Matins, 10 am. Sung Litany, Hymn 112, Ante Communion, Hymn 114, Address, Hymn 109, Story of the Cross. Easter Eve. 8 a.m. Matins and Ante Communion.36 words
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96 1926-04-01 11 Parit Buntar, F. M. S. Good Friday and Easter Services. Good Friday, April 2nd at 1 p.m. Speakers:—Rev. V. Samuel, Messrs. C. R. Nagalingam, Sam E. S. Gunaretnam, W. H. T. Abraham, J. Sandanasamy, M. Dhavamoney and J. A. P. Oswald. Special Hymns and Lyrics. Easter96 words
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Article47 1926-04-01 11 The books have been received at the Library:— The Canon, by A. C. Benson. The Directory and Chronicle of China, Japan, etc., 1926. Ftynande, by<W. B. Maxwell. The Fulfilment of Daphne Bruno, by Ernest Raymond. Spanish Sunlight, by A. R. WeekesVistas, by Walter C. Stevens.47 words
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Article664 1926-04-01 11 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGChairman’s Address. The thirteenth annual general meeting of The Ulu Piah Compny Limited was held at the Registered office of the Company, George Town Chambers, Penang, yesterday. There were present.—Mr- R.P. Brash (in the Chair) and Messrs. M. K. Whitlock, J. D l Kemp, F.664 words
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Article55 1926-04-01 11 The following is the Band Programme to be placed at the Esplanade to-day at 6 p.m. Them will be no Band performance tomorrow 7 1. Mar< h Coronation Meyerbar 2. Waltz Song d’Automne Joyce 3. La-go Largo Handel 4. Selection Stabat Mater Rossini 5. Song Ora Pro Nobis55 words
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Article260 1926-04-01 11 Ths following are the latest quotations in Messrs, Kennedy <k Co.’s share list at I p.m, to-day Yesterday. To-day. Sharer. 5 S =2 O B CQ 00 0Q co to. t o. te. c. Amalgamated... 4.60 4.75 4.60 4.75 Balgownie 4.80 5.00 5.00 5.20 ex BukitJ. 1.30260 words
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Article107 1926-04-01 11 The following are our latest quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Amalgamated $4.60 $4.90 A. Moleks 2.80 2.87| Balans 3.90 4.05 ex B. Lintangs 1.35 1.40 Colinburghs 4.40 4.60 Hamiltons 3.10 3.25 ex Jerams 1.65 1.70 ex Kedahs 4.25 4.50 ex Mentakabs .60 .624 N. Scudais 3.10 3.25 S.107 words
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Article58 1926-04-01 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S. R. Sheet 95 cts per pound per pl. $126.66 No. 1 Crepe 95 cts per pound per pl. $126.66 Quiet. (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.) The following zvere the rubber quotations in London on March 31: Smoked Sheet 2/44 Plantation Ist latex crepe58 words
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Article39 1926-04-01 11 The General Produce Agency Ltd Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices zvere realised at their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $ll7 to $ll9 F.A.Q. do 114 116 Low F.A.Q. do 108 11339 words
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Article103 1926-04-01 11 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the following prices, on March 31 London. Spot £284.10s Up £2.10s 3 m/s. buying 276.10 s „0.12.6 3 selling 276.15 s 0.15 s Local. April 1: Singapore sold 175 tons at $139 Penang buyers no sellers at $139. Ihe Eastern Smelting Co..103 words
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Advertisement431 1926-04-01 11 New Advertisements. POSITION VACANT. A competent Engine Driver required for Prai Power Station. Applicants must bold Steam and Generator Certificates under the Straits Settlements Machinery Ordinance No. 174 of 1921 and be able to pass a certificate of fitness for service by the Municipal Health Officer. Salary $70 to $80431 words
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Advertisement59 1926-04-01 11 LABOUR CODE 1923 F.M.S. LABOUR ORDINANCE 1923 S.S. EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that assessment return! for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forma for the return will be59 words
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Advertisement62 1926-04-01 11 How It Gained a Good Reputation. The way to gain a good reputation is to be what you appear. That is precisely how Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has gained its reputation as a cure for coughs, colds, ciroup and bronchia] trouble. Every bottle of this valued medicine is fully 7! up62 words
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Advertisement343 1926-04-01 11 CHINA Direct from MUNICIPAL NOTICE. English Potteries on terms of taMi on delivery (or ’ea Set! from 1/C, Dinner S ‘is DESTRUCTION OF RATS. < Sf 14.6, Toilet Sets 10.9. Keenest prices quoted to Stores, Canteens Schools. Hotels, etc, Satisfactio i i guaranteed. The presence of Rats in houses and343 words
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Miscellaneous86 1926-04-01 11 TOWN HALL. Penang, 10th April, 1926. CONCERT AND DANCE IN AID OF The Girl Guides and Pearson’s Fresh Air Funds” Under the Distinguished Patronage of The HON. MR. W. PEEL, c. M. G. and MRS. PEEL, MRS. DODDS, District Commissioner, and Officers of The GIRL GUIDES,” Admittance $3 and $2.86 words
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Miscellaneous181 1926-04-01 11 A Maurice Tourneur Production r M The BRASS BOTTLE Starring Harry Meyers at Theatre Royal. From Thursday 1st —Sunday 4th April, 1926. Show starts at 7-30 P. M. 1. Two Laughs (comedy) 2 parts 2. Final Episode of the Fighting Skipper 2 3. Viola Dana in Crinoline and Romance 6181 words
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Article300 1926-04-01 12 LEAGUE POSITIONS TO DATE. The Promotion Struggles. The positions of the leading Clubs in the English and Scottish Leagues to date are as follow Division I. Goalu. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Huddersfield 35 20 5 10 81 40 50 Arsenal 34 18 9 7 72300 words
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Article181 1926-04-01 12 BLAKE CO.’S SHARE REPORT. Singapore, March 30. The share market shows few features. Rubbers are steady with a slightly easier tendency evident. Mining shares are quiet and Industrials and Loans unchanged. The approaching Easter Holidays are, of course affecting the market and we do not anticipate any marked activity until181 words
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133 1926-04-01 12 Holy Week*and Easter. April Ist Maundy Thursday 8 a.m. Holy Communion at Nebong Tebal. April 2nd Good Friday Morning Prayer, Litany, Ante-Communion and address, at 9.30 a.m. at Butterworth. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Address at Prai. April 3rd Easter Eve 7.30 a.m. Morning Prayer133 words
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Article149 1926-04-01 12 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Ayuthia for Belawan (Deli) Asaban and Van Hogendorp for Belawan (Deli), Paneh and Asahan. Helenus for Colombo, Suez, Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Pungah for Asahan and Batu Bahara. Trang for Pangkor, Dindings and Sitiawan. Sri Muar for P. Langkawi ana Kantang (Trang). Kinta for Port149 words
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Article370 1926-04-01 12 CLOSE DAILY (except Sandav). BT THAIH. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-au-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m. train:370 words
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Article130 1926-04-01 12 PENANG APRIL 1, 1926. v ßy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/16 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 15*32 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Docnmentary 2/4 14/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 155?,') 3 day’s sight Private 1574 a Bombay Demand Bank 1554 I g Madras Demand Bank130 words
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Advertisement400 1926-04-01 12 Sprains. Bruises/ Rely on Sloan’s to f Kill the Pain— e No rubbing You get quick relief from painful /g Sprains, Strains and Bruises With f yaUM A a Sloan's Liniment. Lay on gently a z I a little Sloan's —instantly you feel its wanning, soothing influence at work I400 words
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Advertisement54 1926-04-01 12 Bronchial Coughs. Bronchial cotghs aire not tufting. They are even menaoing if allowed to hang on and wqßloen the system. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is just what you ought, to take for bronchial influenza and la grippe e«ghs. It contans no opiates a pleasant feeling of waaroth and comfort follows tjhe54 words
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Advertisement260 1926-04-01 12 HELMETS INSIST ON FAMOUS HAVING FOK AN OVER ELLWOOD. W 100 YEARS OBTAINABLE FROM ALL STOREKEEPERS JOHN ELLWOOD SONS. 24, Great Charlotte Street. London. S.k 1 RMSi Every Boitie carries a guarantee of Quality Age AGENTS: Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Ltd., Penang, Malay Peninsula. H«Hi!"M.intiM!itni uiMiuiin iiiiniuum iiumiuub »hs»h« ih«m«wi.iiiuiiiih260 words
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Article288 1926-04-01 13 KUALA SIDIM RUBBER CO., LTD. Appended pjre extracts from the Report of the Directors for the year ended 31st December, 1925, to be presented at the annual general meeting to be held on |\pril 7 Cultivation.—A further 56.10 acres were planted up during the year, bringing the total288 words
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Article496 1926-04-01 13 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The following are extracts from the Directors’ report to be submitted at the annual general meeting to be held on April 7: The cultivated area remains unaltered. A statement shewing the approximate acreages and dates Of planting is appended. The Labour Force on the Estate496 words
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Article313 1926-04-01 13 The following are extracts of the Directors’ report to be submitted to the shareholder sat the ordinary general meeting to be hĕld on Wednesday April The year’s working, after writing off $2,525.10 for depreciation, shows a loss of $4,302-33 which, added to the balance brought forward from313 words
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Article236 1926-04-01 13 PENANG, APRIL 1, 1926. Reiu rr»» Opinir- p. $5,000.00 noiu. O’lovop 100.00 buyers Qotl leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Picking no stock K’ntmpcf SOa 125.00 nom. 110 s 110.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. Copra Sundried $11.95 sales Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shell» 13.00 Siam236 words
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Advertisement330 1926-04-01 13 JJfif z W 7 MIS& Mistress Mary, Quite contrary, Why does your house shine so?” “Its tables, chairs, Its floors and stairs Are 1 RONUKED/ Sir, you know.” RWMfl® FURNITURE VOyjl cream I Shine in the Shortest Time.” Sold Everywhere. Ask also for x RONUK” BOOT POLISH (in the Mauve330 words
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Advertisement160 1926-04-01 13 PIMPLES SPREAD ALL OVER FACE Also on Body and Limbs. Pain Unbearable. Cuticura Heals. I had a terrible time with pimples that broke out on my face and soon spread all over it. I was unable to shave my chin because it was so sore. The pimples also broke out160 words
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Advertisement369 1926-04-01 13 1 ,F i Leave B BUY A CAR g R AND 3 MOTOR at HOME I SPECIAL CONCESSION R TO J H purchasers taking delivery AT HOME R NO WORRY NO TROUBLE H We arrange everything j R THE CAR WAITING YOUR ARRIVAL AND READY FOR SERVICE j H ON369 words
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Article630 1926-04-01 14 METHOD’S OF A GREAT PAINTER. The power to put upon canvas exact la what, he saw was the predominant characteristic of Sargent’s genius, writes B. Purvis in the Sunday Times. I witnessed from first to last the production of what many consider the most successful portrait ever painted630 words
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Advertisement287 1926-04-01 14 The Soap that suits the Climate There is a strong demand growing steadily here and in I other Eastern Countries for Calverts 20°!o Carbolic Medical Soap! The old resident knows, and the newcomer soon learns how often such a powerful antiseptic Soap is wanted, "CALVERT’S” is always g the same,287 words
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Advertisement33 1926-04-01 14 If Abu are Tired and j Lisiless iake /v th < Ai, =< /s f vKH 7/1 Dnßoss Life Pills an d h ave sood Appeiitite sood Dioesiion v \f■* 1 O and 1 Health33 words
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Advertisement304 1926-04-01 14 Assurance in force over $22,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. I 1 lIV VJX (Incorporated in Strait. Settlement.). LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, M. C. i JX'Z of ...J uu a— ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. Managing Director j H BARING-GOULD. II Financial Agent» HORACE W. RAPER. SIME, DARBY304 words
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Article625 1926-04-01 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, April 1, 1926 cte Government Mutton— Mutton Indian per lb 55 Mutton— Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton n. lb 55 Lamb do625 words
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Advertisement1065 1926-04-01 15 9 ANKS lin»nna»««naEM«MM hjl»■□□□■■■ NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL maatschappij. rp A w* r>n NEDERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. S I ESTABLISHED 1824. q H H B Capital (Paid-Up) f. 80.000.000 abt. £6,666,667 H JK JL JK jLsdfl JL Q statutory Reserve f. 20.536.861 abt. £1,711,40 g[ Special Reserve f. 22,660,000 abt. £1,888,333 H 11,065 words
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Advertisement234 1926-04-01 15 I I The sun never sets on |jj| “Capstan” Cigarettes. I W. D. &H. O. WILLS, I I BRISTOL AND LONDON. 811 I THE ORIGINAL COOLIE-PROOF A jl HAND PISTON PUMP. Iq y the I i‘A” “FniNA”! 1 Suction lulzlli/b Discharge g ii S 411 (MAtiß fN ICOtLAND.) Wl S234 words
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Advertisement1367 1926-04-01 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. IWkTJ FJB MI INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG- Owt| gMg| 9 |k ,S j WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. |O gpi|| BiWf ||||k Kfflj 9 g, 3 &KbM| HFLENU.S in port Marseilles. London. R >tterdatn and Hamburg, I RHESUS Apr. 9 London, Rotterdam ami Hamburg. J1,367 words
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Advertisement606 1926-04-01 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. *<. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIKPASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) P. A O. SAILINGS-LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. Yokohama and Kobe. KASEGAR AP>- Apl’ 25 KHYBER API. 22 Apl. 29 MANTUA ’’ay 2 1 MACEDONIA May 8606 words
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