Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 June 1926
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1926-06-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY." No. 142. VOL. LXXXIV. FRIDAY, 25th JUNE, 1926. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement651 1926-06-25 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET. j"*"| g FROM INSISTON s PRAI TO SINGAPORE EQUATOR TO POLAR REGIONS UIJAri CONVINCING DEMONSTRATION OF l/xZ\J kJ 1 aU/bIJ TT CHEVROLET "Sr fSIg BRAND $1,500 RELIABILITY Terms obtainable at ax stores L «rooi > M. s OR FROM A STANDARD651 words
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Advertisement30 1926-06-25 1 THE Eastern Optical Co., (PENANG) (MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS) 188, PENANG ROAD, PENANG. Fye tested by our Optometrist. Lenses ground to prescriptions. Frames Mountings fitted properly. Office hours:8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.30 words
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Article743 1926-06-25 2 THE BATTLE AT THE CROOKED BILLET. Never had there beeh such a night at the Crooked Billet public-house, in St. George’s-street, Stepney. E. Alexander Munro, the licensee, an ex-policeman who weighs about 17 stone, knows the East End well, but the 13th of the merry743 words
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Advertisement1388 1926-06-25 2 TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. I RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. The Municipal Commias ioner 9 of NOTICE OF REMOVAL. S Including free town delivery or U George Town. Penang, hereby invite postage. tenders for the following works We eg to j n f orm our Clients that our 5 u|l (1) Construction of1,388 words
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Advertisement22 1926-06-25 2 K. MATSUO, DENTIST. Head Office Branch 101, Bishop 94, Barrack Penang, 6 S. S. Rd Tai P in phone No. 901. Perak.22 words
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Advertisement307 1926-06-25 2 FISH DISHES. I To bring out the flavour of fish, the I I best condiment is I LEA PERRINS’ I SAUCE j Kabandjahe-Sumatra (East Coast) 1 [hotel FRISIA. I Enjoy your holiday or week-end at SUMATRA EAST COAST KABANDJAHE the best place of the highlands. It is at ĔĔ a307 words
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Article1120 1926-06-25 3 RUBBER AND TOBACCO. Potential new Industries. Although the influences of civilization are becoming yearly more noticeable ia North Borneo, ana ..ead-hunting and piracy are now things of the past, the territory still has vivid reminders of how human life may be swept away before the fuiy of the1,120 words
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Article355 1926-06-25 3 CONNEXION WITH INDIA. Referring to the question of railway extension in Burma, the recently issued report of the Indian Railway Board observes that the work generally falls into three main divisions: (1) The opening up of valleys which at present have no communications (2) the provision355 words
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Article163 1926-06-25 3 DEPORTATION FOR A YOUNG RUSSIAN RED. Jacob Prooth, a young Russian, described as a trade union secretary, of Beaumont-square, Mile End, appeared at the Thames Court to answer several summonses under the Emergency Act, including one charging him with being an alien and attempting to promote industrial unrest163 words
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Advertisement193 1926-06-25 3 I FORD ONE-TON TRUCK 1 (.BRITISH BUILT.) I ".FORD PREDOM IN ATES I s BECAUSE OF ITS f Low Initial Cost, I Low Cost of Upkeep 1 AND 1 High Resale Value. 1 SPARE PARTS OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Bodies Built to Buyer’s Own Specification. 1 1 SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. g CAR193 words
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Advertisement333 1926-06-25 3 MinnDWMnnnnMMMHnannMMnanMii a ANC tI s YOU MUST HEAR Q Bambalina Fox Trot Wildflower 0 Along the old Laks Trail Nighl Q The Two of us B* Then I’ll be Happy Wr Smile all the While U 7 0 hi n Moonlight and Roses IIFSr O Ba m Bammy Shore If333 words
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Article1461 1926-06-25 4 THE MOROCCAN PROTECTORATE. British observers have given testimony to the lamentable condition in which Morocco was stagnating at the beginning of this century, and it would be easy to collect identical impressions from the travellers and residents belonging to other nations. But, says the Daily Telegraph’’ as1,461 words
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Article116 1926-06-25 4 Lieutenant C’endinning, in pursuit of his campaign for an inquiry into the treatment which he received while serving in India, is acting with the energy and persistence characteristic of some Irishmen. He has now undertaken to contest the seat occupied by Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, the Secretary for War,116 words
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Advertisement55 1926-06-25 4 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. tF X Have Pleasure in t I Announcing a i Special Display J OF J I Millinery, 1 I Afternoon, and ajo Evening Frocks AT THEIR I I Penang Establishment t i ON S i Thursday 24th Instant AND (Succeeding Days, i PRITCHARD CO., LTD. t {lncorporated55 words
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Advertisement24 1926-06-25 4 KONDO’S TONSORIAL PARLOUR 35 LEITH STREET. Under New Management. Up-to-date and Hygienic. Terms Moderate. MASSAGE! MASSAGE!! MISS SATO VIOLET RAY TREATMENT Telephone No. 493.24 words
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Advertisement297 1926-06-25 4 morning 'Ss4 I Hazeline O (Trade Mark) e bnow Applied to the skin, vziil protect I the delicate tissues in all weathers. w I Regular users of HAZELINE’ SNOW” never worry about their T tr /I complexions. I E /I r n In glass pots at all Chemists Burroughs Wellcome297 words
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Article486 1926-06-25 5 THANK YOU, SIR. Only on the principle that evil communications corrupt good manners can we understand how His Excellency the High Commissioner has permitted the approach to a repetition of the very disagreeable incident of the British Government accepting from the Federated Malay States the gift of486 words
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Article1053 1926-06-25 5 The proceedings at yesterday’s meeting of the Federal Council were brief, but they were extraordinarily to the point, and will certainly take historic rank in theannalsof this country, says Thursday s Malay Mail. A motion raised by the Sultan of S-elangor, supported by all the other Malay rulers1,053 words
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Article117 1926-06-25 5 July 3Cricket League Match. P.C.C. v. P.R.C. Esplanade. 2-15 p.m. 6—lpoh Gymkhan i Club Rmju. Blp->h Gymkhana Club Races. 10Ipoh Gymkhana Club Races. 10 New Moon. 10Cricket League Mitch. E.S.’C. v. P.C.C. Esplanade, 2 15 p.m. 12 Ipoh Gymkhana Club Races. 13 Penang Assizes. 13, 15,17Princess Ju-Ju” Town117 words
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Article1074 1926-06-25 5 MEETING AT QUEEN’S HALL. lor various reasons the annual conference of the British Lrgion was this year of particular importance. The proceedings began, with the opening meeting in the Queen’s Hall, at which Fielid-Marshad IHaigf presided. After he and the Prince of Wales had addressed the assembled1,074 words
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Article661 1926-06-25 5 Singapore, June 22.Rubber hag been cabled from London unchanged at Is Bfd. for the past s x days and with the slight advance in New York, this steadiness in the raw mate r ial has brought in fair buyers for the majoruy of Rubber shares. Tin also661 words
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Advertisement271 1926-06-25 5 is astonishing 1 How Cream can make t 1 commonplace savoury and 1 1 what a big range of deli- I cacies it makes possible at 1 very little cost, to say nothing of the extra nour- Y ishment it affords. NESTLE'S PURE THICK CREAM is not a substitute for271 words
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Article1651 1926-06-25 6 BONAPARTE, brother of J&J the ereat Napoleon and fa’her of Napoleon 111, died on June 25, 1846. Napoleon made him King of Holland, in 1806, but forced him out of it and annexed the country to the French Empire in 1810. Louis's unhappy marriage with the faithle.-s1,651 words
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Article195 1926-06-25 6 WHAT IS A EURASIAN [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] SIR,Mr. H. A. Phipps basin your Tuesday’s issue submitted a solution to this enigma which is by its very formula incongruous. It requires a man of a high intellectual education to solve this enigma, so 1 will proceed Every195 words
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Article121 1926-06-25 6 Sir,Re complaint of Pure Food about bad bread and high prices. No bread is sold at mure than 6 cents a loaf in Penang. He is cheated if he is charged more. He can get good bread for 6 cents. Penang has many small Bakeries, which make121 words
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Article179 1926-06-25 6 Sir,Are the rules and regulations of this ferry service observed .by its senior staff or is any c dour prejudice displayed On the 12th instant I happened to cross to Penang with a friend in my car by the Seloarang” b it the assistant manager ord179 words
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Article195 1926-06-25 6 To The Editor of the Malaya Tribune.” Sir,On the last day of'the Selangor Turf Club Races at Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday, the 15th inst., a most unprecedented incident took place at the Grand Stand. The affair arose out of a lady on the Grand Stand touching a195 words
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Article180 1926-06-25 6 To The Editor of the Malaya Tribune.” Sir,The detestable and highly dangerous practice of picking up onions, vegetables and similar rotten articles from rubbish bins at street corners, in Municipal Markets and the like, is being carried on by a certain class of people who ultimately clean the180 words
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Article285 1926-06-25 6 EUROPEAN VAGRANT CHARGED. Motor Cyclist Fined. A European named Alastair Morrison pleaded guilty to a charge of vagrancy in the Penang Second Court this morning. According to Inspector McQuarrie, accused could not pay his board at the Penang Hotel. Accused said he could not obtain work anywhere. He285 words
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Article301 1926-06-25 6 DINNER TN LONDON. The dinner held on May 31, at the Hotel Cecil, was remarkable, if not for exuberance of veibosity, at le<st for the members attending there.it. The Chairman, in a somewh-t lengthy speech, dwelt largely on the importance of increasing the membership of the301 words
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Article62 1926-06-25 6 Yesterday’s foreign exchange rates were (Rugby Radio Service.) Paris, 168} New York, 4.86 Brussels, 168|; Geneva, 25.13 Amsterdam. 12.11| Milan, 134} Berlin, 20.43} Stockholm, 18.111 Copenhagen, 18.34} Oslo, 22.14}; Vienna, 34.40} Prague, 164} Helsingfors, 193}; Madrid, 29.85 Lisbon, 2'} Rio, 7}ff Buenos Aires, 45} Bombay, Is. s};ld. Shangha62 words
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Article1128 1926-06-25 6 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. G- D. Boissier, of Gopeng Consolidated, Ltd., Gopeng, is leaving for Home on holiday by the Katori Maru” on the 26th instant. The appointment of Mr. J. N. Moberly, Commissioner, Dacca. Division, to act as Chief Secretary to the Government of Bengal, is gazetted. Mr. F. Dale1,128 words
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Article78 1926-06-25 6 The following books have been added to the Library: The Chinese Coats, by Frank Heller. Th© Code of the Karstens, by H. W. Kinney. The Cords of Vanitv. by James Branch Cabell. The Dangerous Age, by Karin Michaelis. The Don Juanes, by Marcel Prevost. Kangaroo, by D. H.78 words
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Article201 1926-06-25 6 The Post Office notifies that arrangements have been made with the Australian Post Office for the acceleration of correspondence from the S'raits Settle-' ments for Western Australia by utilising the Air Mail Sei vice in operation between Derby and Perth. Tbe Australian Postal Aeroplanes Jeave201 words
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Article1930 1926-06-25 7 EASTERN MINING CO.’S DEBT. Official Assignee Seeks Directions. Shares in the Eastern Mining and RubLei Co. standing in the name of Poey Kcrg Seng, bankrupt, formerly managing director of the Company were the sul ect of an application to’ the Chief Ju; ice (Sir William Murison) at1,930 words
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Article251 1926-06-25 7 OVER $20,C60 WORTH OF DRUG FOUND ON THE TAKADA. I don’t suppose he will be able to pay, but as a matter of form I fine him SIO,COO or in default six months’ rigorous imprisonment,” said Mr. P. A. F. David in dealing with a. Chinese cook251 words
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Article368 1926-06-25 7 Thrilling Encounter With Outlaw Gang. Marvellous ZAM-BUK Cure. A wound in the throat, sustained in surprise attack by an outlaw gang, al most brought tragedy in the early life of Mr. William Allen, an American cowboy, now living at 135, Arlington Road. Camden Town, London, England.368 words
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Advertisement15 1926-06-25 7 KIDD’SI LETTER PRESS I’ ii INK ROLLER COMPOSITION J agents r— P. G. Press, Ltd.15 words
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Advertisement249 1926-06-25 7 WHITEAWAYS SPECIAL VALUE IN HOUSEHOLD LINENS h > I HI H if I LOWER prices J fiSir I. SSSEg; j kBl 53 BED K SHEETS I BED SHEETS Made fro in a serviceable sheeting strongly and neatly H hemmed with wide hem B Sizes 54 by 90 inches Price sl’9s249 words
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Article558 1926-06-25 8 THAT 2.000 000 The £2,000,000, which the F. M. S. Government has contributed to the Imperial Government towards the cost of construction of the Singapore Naval Base has brought about the head of that unfortunate body a storm of criticism and protest. Certain of our contemporaries damn the gift as558 words
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Article493 1926-06-25 8 Wbat is a dangerous speed As one of the issues embodied in the complicated subject of Sifety First,” this question is pregnant with significance, particularly because it invariably succeeds in bringing forward the ridiculous appeal for a speed limit. The speed limit is nothing more than the child493 words
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Article280 1926-06-25 8 Penang bread, it must be confessed, is very poor stuff. The first thing that a Penang man notices, when he takes a journey S mth, is the very much better bread that he gets in Taiping, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur than he can get here. We have one giod280 words
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Article1488 1926-06-25 8 J. J. BREBNER - in Zseading. BY J. J. BREBNER. I have seldom had a greater compliment paid me than the indirect tribute contained in this query sent by W.S.G. X (dealer) passes, A bid one spade, Y passes, B one no trump. Bidding closes. X holds two small spales 81,488 words
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Article32 1926-06-25 8 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S. R. Sheet 67i cts per pound per pl. $9O. No. 1 Crepe 67i cts per pound per pl. $9O. Steady. {By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys).32 words
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Article124 1926-06-25 8 The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd., gives the following prices, on June 24: London. Spot 272.15 s Down £l. 3 mos. buying 272.2.6 1.2.6 3.. selling 272.7.6 1. Local. June 25: Singapore sold 100 tons at $l4O Penang buyers no selle’rs at sl39|. 7he Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd: London.124 words
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Advertisement204 1926-06-25 8 I FORMIC ACID g (90%) I is More economical than Acetic i 1 Acid for coagulating rubber. K.TTTiSTSS 1 Ask for tests made by The Central Rubber Bureau, (Java) g and by Rubber Estates. «3 i Prices etc., on application to: j G. H. SLOT Co., Ltd., J PENANG. I204 words
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Advertisement47 1926-06-25 8 E. a? o." Autumn Race Meeting. Saturday, 24th July Tuesday, 27th July Thursday, 29th July Special Race Tiffins Dinners. Saturday. 31st July. Gala Night and Fancy Drees Ball Four Prizes. Two Ladies and Two Gents. Orchestra Everyday during Tiffin. v M f I LIPTON’S PURE CEYLON TEA.47 words
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Miscellaneous22 1926-06-25 8 IIDE TABLES. To-Day. High Waler. Low Waler. Noon. 5.52 a.m. Midnight. 6.48 p.m. To-Morrow. 12.32 a.m. 6.39 a.m. 12.41 p.m. 7.30 p.m.22 words
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Obituary36 1926-06-25 8 DEATH. Howard-Whitlark.On tbe 29th May, 1926, at Cold Ash. Liphook, England, Major John Howard-Whitlark only son of the late John Howard-Whitlark of Finedon, N rthanipton-hire and husband of Dorothea Helen HowardWhitlark (nee-Gawthorne) in his 37th year.36 words
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Article284 1926-06-25 9 Significant Documents Published. COMMUNISTS’ ACTIVITIES. IMPORTANT DEBATE IN COMMONS TO-DAY. (Rugbv Radio Service) London, June 24. The Foreign Secretary, Sir Austen Chamberlain, will be the principal speaker for the Government in the House of Commons debate which is being held io-morrow upon the question of money gent from(Rugbv Radio Service) - 284 words
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Article85 1926-06-25 9 EFFORT TO STOP SUPPLIES FROM ABROAD. London, June 24. The Miners’ International Committee at a meeting in London, passed a resolution to intensify the efforts of each country to prevent coal from entering Britain and to render every financial assistance to British miners. Regarding the attempt of the85 words
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Article54 1926-06-25 9 IMPORT AND EXPORT FIGURES FOR LAST YEAR, London, June 24. Authentic figures of Anglo-Russian trade last year, given in the report of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, show that exports to Russia were £70,000.000 and imports £65,000,000. The latter were almost entirely foodstuffs and raw material. The exports54 words
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Article52 1926-06-25 9 AMERICAN SMUGGLER FINED. Hamburg, June 24. A consignment of tomb-stones from Budapest destined for Shanghai aroused the suspicions of the police, who investigated and di?covered 547 tins of heroin concealed in them. An American was arrested in connection with the affair and pleaded guilty. He was fined52 words
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Article96 1926-06-25 9 LORDS REJECT BILL DEMANDING VOTE IN CHAMBER. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, June 24. The House of Lor is rejected b.y 125 votes to 80 the second reading of the Bill to enable Peeresses in their own right to vote in the House of Lords. A similar bill was(Rugby Radio Service.) - 96 words
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Article134 1926-06-25 9 .—Vale. Financial Programme. PRESS COMMENTS. Paris, June 24. The papers emphasize that the new Cabinet, which is favourably spoken of m the Parliament lobbies, is mainly of a character as it includes, besides M. Caillaux, five distinguished financial experts, viz, M. Pietri, M. Duboin, M. Chapsal, M. Nogaro.—Vale. - 134 words
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Article165 1926-06-25 9 PROFESSOR BELL’S ROMANTIC STORY. (Rugby Radio SEnviCi.) London, June 24. The Jubilee of the telephone is being celebiated to-day. At the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Sit Oliver Lodge delivered a lecture, which was broadcast, on the history of the development of the telephone. Newspapers pay tributes to the(Rugby Radio SEnviCi.) - 165 words
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Article89 1926-06-25 9 AMERICAN CLAIM ESTABLISHED. Washington, June 24. A distinguished gathering of citizens, headed by President Coolidge, welcomed the Polar airmen, Lieutenant Byrd and Captain Bennett in the Capitol, where President Coolidge presented the Hubbard Medals to the aTmen. Mr. Grosvenor, President of the Geographical Society, declared that the records89 words
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Article59 1926-06-25 9 RAISED TO EPISCOPAL RANK. Rome, June 24. The Pope, in a secret Consistory, for the first time elevated to Episcopal rank three Chinese prelatesTchao, Vicar Apostolic of Suan Hwa Fu, who has been nominated Titular Bishop of Vaga Souen, Prefect-Apostolic of Li Hsien, Titular Bishop of Esbon,59 words
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Article48 1926-06-25 9 CONTRACTS AGREEMENT PASSED. Geneva, June 24. The Maritime Conference terminated after the final vote on the draft convention dealing with contracts which were unanimously passed. The draft convention regarding seamen’s penalties was rejected yesterday and recommendations for an amendment were defeated by 50 votes to 38.48 words
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Article27 1926-06-25 9 FIVE YEARS’ BUILDING PROGRAMME. Washington, June 24. President Coolidge signed the Naval Aircraft Expansion Bill, providing for a building programme of five years.27 words
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Article25 1926-06-25 9 BONDS SOLD OUT. New York, June 24. The Brazilian loan bonds which were transferred from London to New York have been quickly sold.Reuter.25 words
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Article, Illustration259 1926-06-25 9 Americans Maintain Their Leads. FIRST BRITON SEVENTH. TOLLEY, BOOMER AND VARDON AUTOMATICALLY RETIRE. St. Annes, June 24. After the automatic retirement of all players whose scores were 15 or more behind the leading scorers, 52 competitors wire left to battle for the Golf Open Championship Title. Of259 words
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Article195 1926-06-25 9 MDLLE. LENGLEN AND PARTNER BEATEN IN DOUBLES. London, June 24. Wimbledon was again crowded despite light showers of rain. Interest was centred in the debut of the Spanish challenger, Senorita D’Alvarez, who beat Mrs. Haughton, Ireland, 6-2, 6 0. Then followed the second round match of the Ladies’ Doubles195 words
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Article64 1926-06-25 9 DERBYSHIRE v. AUSTRALIANS. London, June 24. The Australians scored 373 for 5 wickets and declared. Bardsley made 127, V. Richardson 58 and Richardson 53 not out. Derbyshire made 146 (Grimmett 4 for 35 and Mailey 3 for 46). Following on Derbyshire had scored 52 for 2 wickets64 words
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Article153 1926-06-25 9 Brilliant Closing Rites. MONSTER PAGEANT. Chicago, June 24. Grass-covered hills surrounding the cloistered seminary of Archbishop Mundelein, thirty-five miles north of Chicago, was the scene of the closing rites of the Eucharistic Congress. Seven hundred thousand pilgrims attended High Mass and formed a semi-circle about a mile and153 words
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Article133 1926-06-25 9 GENERAL SIR G. HIGGINSON’S 190TH BIRTHDAY. (Rugby Radio- Service.) London, June 24. General Sir George Higginson, the oldest retired member of the King’s Guards, who celebrated his hundredth birthday last Monday, had an enthusiastic welcome from the Grenadier Guards, to-day, when he visited Victoria Barracks at(Rugby Radio- Service.) - 133 words
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Article60 1926-06-25 9 BRITAIN WINS PRINCE OF WALES CUP. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, June 24. The King and Queen and Princess of Sweden attended the International Horse Show at Olympia, this afternoon, to see the horsemen of Britain, Franc°, Belgium, Sweden and the United States compete for the Prince of(Rugby Radio Service.) - 60 words
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Article162 1926-06-25 9 THE ENTRIES. The following are the entries for the Ipoh Gymkhana which commences on July 6 Races 1,4, 6 and 8. Princess Cole, Locarke, Game Girl, Merry Maiden, Sevan Oaks, Jadi, Lady Hampton, Samarani, Drusilla, Amrita. Kliwart, Umptaway, Cleopatra, Sanhozza, Rubberneck, Hit, Kismet, Damansara, Merchu, Wallstone, Ving-t-et-Un,162 words
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Article84 1926-06-25 9 WELLINGTON’S DEFEAT BATAVIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 24. Before a big crowd of spectators at the Stadium the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment defeated the Batavia soccer team by 62. The soldiers gave a splendid exhibition and earned the victory. The visitors were out played in all84 words
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Advertisement28 1926-06-25 9 PENANG HUNT CLUB. Monday, June 28, at 5.15 p.m. Meet at entrance Ayer I tain j Reservoir Gardens. Finish at Mrs. T. W. W. Wright’s, Ayer Itam Road.28 words
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Advertisement112 1926-06-25 9 !the triple motion h WHITE MOUNTAIN” !ICE CREAM FREEZER S B£ST AMERICAN MAKE. II The Following Sizes in Stock II Size 2 3 4 6 8 Qts. I Price $B-60 $lO-50 $l2-00 $lO-00 $l9-00 8? Obtainable Jit 2 I JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd., I h| (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) j|j| M112 words
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Article883 1926-06-25 10 THEIR ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTIES. London’s Former Dissipations. Happy is he who counts among his books Professor A. E. Richardson and Mr. H. D. Eberlein’s The Smaller English House of Later Renaissance, *****840“ (Batsford, 255.) The superb illustrations make it a veritable treasure. As the authors say Every town,883 words
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Article462 1926-06-25 10 BY PHILIP PAGE. Cf the many .musicians who have been inspired by the story of Fausteven Wagner wrote a Faust symphony in his iirimature daysArrigo Boito, whose Mcfistofcle” is to be performed, for the first time since 1914, at Covent Garden to-night, with Chaliapine in the titlerole, is462 words
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Article1186 1926-06-25 10 DIESEL ENGINE EFFICIENCY INCREASING. Now that a challenge has bee n issued to the Diesel engine by manufacturers of high-pressure steam turbine plant, it is natural that some attempt should be made so to improve the heavy oil engine that it may gain a further lead over steam1,186 words
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Article98 1926-06-25 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Kopah for Belawan (Deli). Teesta for Port Swetteubam and Singapore. Lycaon for Colombo, Suez, Boston, New York and Baltimore. Ekrna for Rangoon and Calcutta. The following ships are in communication with tbe Wireless Stations at PENANG. Akita Maru, Benalder, Clannrquhart, Compiecne, Dalgoma, Ermland, IHongbw?. Hosang, Limax,98 words
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Article340 1926-06-25 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). ST TRAIN. Federateu Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close balf-an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Niuht Mail Service. Tbe following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m, train:Parit340 words
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Advertisement293 1926-06-25 10 mmMMBmMMBMaMMnBWMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMBi t Messrs. Robinson Co. Ltd. OF SINGAPORE HAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT THEY WILL BE HOLDING AN EXHIBITION OF THE Latest and Most Exclusive Creations Model Race Gowns and Millinery TOGETHER WITH A USEFUL ASSORTMENT OF Morning and Afternoon Washing Frocks AT THE E. 0. HOTEL ON JULY 3rd,293 words
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Advertisement103 1926-06-25 10 IS THERE A BABY IN YOUR HOME? If so, or if you have young children, you should not be without a vial of Baby’s Own Tablets. Children’s ailments come quickly and means should always be at hand to promptly figh't them. Baby's Own Tablets are the ideal home remedy. They103 words
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Article295 1926-06-25 11 Thief’s Unfortunate Choice of Mount. AND A CLEVER DETECTIVE. Tan S-ng is not a clever rogn’. Yesti rday his knavish eye coveted a bicycle. In a twinkling of that eye that bicycle was his and Tan Seng was pedalling down Penang Road nearly as fast as the295 words
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Article65 1926-06-25 11 It is understood that Mr. Alan J. Cobham who is making Penang one of his calling places on his EnglandAustralia flight, will alight on the sea in front of the Esplanade. The mooring spot will be indicated by a smoke column. It is not known yet whether65 words
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Article70 1926-06-25 11 His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard K. B. E., arrived in the Seabelle this morning. The Seabelle came alongside Victoria Pier and His Excellency was welcome I by the Resident Councillor (the Hon. Mr. Ralph Scott) and the Harbour Master (Commander C. A. Peii). His70 words
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Article44 1926-06-25 11 We are informed by Messrs. B instead Co., the local agents of Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd., th-t a telegram has been received from the Secretaries announcing the declaration of an Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, payable on July 2.44 words
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Article48 1926-06-25 11 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following were the results of the tics played yesterday: Men’s Doubles:Threlfall and Syer beat Bathurst and Wilson. Family Pairs:Mr. and Mrs. Terrell beat Mr- and Mrs. L.M. Evans 62, 64. Ladies’ Singles (Handicap) :Mrs. Douglas beat Miss N. Dennys 26, B—6,86, 6—2.48 words
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Article124 1926-06-25 11 PriNANG JUNE 25, 1926. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) Liudon Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months* sight Bana 2/4 3/32 3 Credit 2/4 15/32 3 Documentary 2/4 1/2 CaivUtta Demand Bank Rs 153} 3 day*ssight Private 155| Bombay Demand Bank 153|| g Madras Demand Bank 1531 > g124 words
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Article302 1926-06-25 11 Tm following are the latest quotations in Messrs, Kennedy A O.o’s share list at 1 p.m, to-day Yesterday. Tu-day. E E S Sharks. < >» a B CS so cn qo Sc. S c. Sc. i c. Rubber I (Dollar.) Aver Panas 14.50 15.00 14.25 14.50 Bassett302 words
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Article95 1926-06-25 11 The following are the changes in the report of THE MALAYA COMPANY, LIMITED for to-day Tin Mining Shares. Bayers. Sellers. B. Padangs .90 .921 Chenderiangs 25/- 26/Hitams 1.371 1.421 ex Johans .46 .471 Kintas 1.721 1.75 Klang River 3.85 3.95 K.L. Tins 34/3 34/9 Mambaus 1.40 1.4595 words
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Article92 1926-06-25 11 The following are our latest quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. A. Gajahs 3.00 3.10 A. Panas 14.00 14.50 Bassetts 1.40 1.45} ex B. Katils 1.42} 1.47} Changkats 9.75 10.25 Kempas 10.50 11.00 K. Sidims 4.00 4.10 Mentakabs .67} .70 Nellmays .70 72} Tambalaks 1.50 1.55 Tins. B. Padangs92 words
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94 1926-06-25 11 June 27thIth Sunday after Trinity, 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (E) at Holy 1 rinity Church N bong Tebal, 9 am. Holy Communion and Address (T) at Holy Trinity Church Nrbong Tebal, 530 pm. Evensong and Address at S. Marks Church, Butterworth. June 29th, TuesdayS.94 words
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21 1926-06-25 11 Service will be held regularly every Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m. commencing on Sunday next 27th June.21 words
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Article264 1926-06-25 11 PENANG, JUNE 25, 1926. Benares Opium p. <5,000.00 non.. Cloves 100.00 buyers Gold leaf 72.00 gellert Mace Pickings 160.00 sellers Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 non. Copra Sundried <12.00 sales Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Sh< Ilx J 3.00264 words
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Advertisement143 1926-06-25 11 NEW SHIPMENT OF BATHING CAPS in the latest London and Broadway designs. Also SPONGES and Sponge Bags, Powder Puff's and Bowls, Ladies and Gents Dressing Cases, Soap Boxes, Children’s TOILET SETS, etc., ete. INSPECTION COKDIALLY INVITED. THE NEW DISPENSARY, FAMILY CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Phone 905. 217, Penang Road, Penang. Open143 words
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Advertisement33 1926-06-25 11 MARY SETON, E. Amber Mansions, Orchard Road, Singapore. Genuine English and Eastern Curios. UNRIVALLED. lifl. ?a GENUINE BREWED GINGER BEER Per Dozen $l-50. ASK FOR IT. FRASER NEAYE LIMITED, PENANG. HOUSE OF QUALITY.”33 words
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Advertisement500 1926-06-25 11 New Advertisements. POSITIONS VACANT. Wanted Smart Young Lady assistant for our Taipeng Branch. Apply Whiteaway, Laidlaw 4 Co,, Ltd., Penang, Taipeng or Ipoh. Wanted immediately :Dresser 2nd or 3rd grade for estate in North Perak. Apply with copies of testimonials, Manager, Bassett Estate, Bagan Serai. Senior Assistant wanted sometime within500 words
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Miscellaneous89 1926-06-25 11 Theatre Royal. Programme from Thursday, the 24th-Suuday 27th June, 1926. MATINEE SUN. 27TH AT 2.30 P. M. 1. COMEDY 2 Parts RAPIDS OF LIFE 6 Parts 3. NEWS 4- HEBE DANIELS in SHE COULDN’T HELP IT” c 5 1 arts 5 CLAIRE WINDSOR in THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND THE CORNER”89 words
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Article1142 1926-06-25 12 On May 25, 1826, there was born at Pimlico, in Brighton, the last of the great prize-fighters. Among the old heroes of the ring there are three names which in popular fame overtop the restTom Cribb, Tom Spring, and Tom Sayers and the greatest of these three was1,142 words
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Article620 1926-06-25 12 YOUNG IDEAS WANTED' TO BRING ABOUT A REVIVAL. Polo has its work cut out to get going this year. The ten weeks that the weather sometimes allows (but generally doesn't) to go to s, Lcndon seasonhave already shrunk to a 'possible eight lor less, owing620 words
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Advertisement257 1926-06-25 12 1 213,800 miles on a BICYCLE I have ridden B.S.A. Bicycle No. 16,329 for 23 years, covering 213,800 miles (recorded), and am still riding it. The original front wheel, frame, handlebars, cranks, and back axle are still in use writes a South African rider. A B.S.A. Bicycle will give YOU257 words
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Advertisement66 1926-06-25 12 LABOUR ORDINANCE 1923 S.S. LABOUR CODE 1923 F.M.S. EMPLOYERS >F INDIAN LABOUR We hereby reir. fled that asßeaiunent r* turni for the receding quarter muit he sent to the ce of the Deputy Controller of Lab< i Penang, during the ononthi of Apn July, October and I an nary. Form»66 words
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Advertisement314 1926-06-25 12 ji JT—MTFM ii~' lllllllll i"' T-iTimri -nrmrr Il G. 834 When your skin I is disfigured, I I remember EN O I I Rashes, pimples, prickly heat, a sallow com- I plexionare all signs of blood impurities. The I daily use of ENO brings a clear and healthy complexion because314 words
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Article1704 1926-06-25 13 ADMINISTRATIVE METHODS. In the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and those first-class mandatory areas where Great Britain has administrative responsibilities without the advantage of a di ect Imperial tenure there has been in the past 12 months but a single outbreak of violence requiring the employment of armed force to restore1,704 words
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Advertisement267 1926-06-25 13 V ou wouldget your full share of shaving comfort an d luxury from fbtggb your Gillette Safety Avazor use only genuine Qillette Blades. The Gillette is the keenest blade in all the world». From it you will obtain clean, smooth, comfortable shaveswithout honing, without stropping» Sold in packets of five267 words
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Advertisement36 1926-06-25 13 BOOKS YOU WANT. We cau supply them. Buy from us and save money. A million Second-hand and New on very subject in stock. Also Rare Book*. State your wants and send for Catalogue* (post free). FOYLES,36 words
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Advertisement272 1926-06-25 13 The Soap that suits a the Climate I There is a strong demand I growing steadily here and in H other Eastern Countries for u Colwrt’s 20% Carbolic U Medical Sogpl The old resident knows, and J the newcomer soon learns S how often such a powerful j' antiseptic Soap272 words
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Article932 1926-06-25 14 RESTORING THE GOLD STANDARD. Sweden returned to the gold standard in the spring of 1924. During 1925, in addition to Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Holland, and the Dutch East Indies one© more adopted gold standards. Canada’s currency is stable, though a complete932 words
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Article730 1926-06-25 14 If the visitor in Ireland, coming homo in the calm evening, should see, hanging mysteriously low down on the horizon, somewhere in a tangle of hills, a warm redness, he will know that it is tho heather, burning on a hill that is itself hidden away in730 words
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Advertisement652 1926-06-25 14 I u Assets over $6,500,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $22,000.0UH. ij The Great Eastern Life Assurance C 0 .9 Ltd. (Incorporated in Strait* Settlement. f <” r HEAD OFFICE Winchester Hou*e, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry. E. G. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court652 words
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Advertisement42 1926-06-25 14 To build up strength in a trying climate take HallsWnie THE SUPREME TONIC Fromfirtt-clas* Chtmistx aud XV I ..ie Merchants, or from the Agents AFRICAN AND EASTERN TRADE CORPORATION, LTD., Singapore. Sole Proprietors Stephen Smith Co., I to Bow, London. England 16’42 words
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Article650 1926-06-25 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, June 25, 1926 cb« Government Mutton— Mutton Indian per lb 55 Mutton Head, sheep or goat w each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 100 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do650 words
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Advertisement904 1926-06-25 15 BANKS I 'jDAIBUTSU Co. nederlands trading society. JS I n iz established 1824. Si Japanese General Goods Store Cap’ll (Paid-Up) f. 80,000,000 abt. £6,666,867 111 21, BISHOP STREET, PENANG Reserve f. 20,536,861 abt. £1,711,40; I Bpe- 'll Reserve 1.22,660,000 abt. £I,BBB, MJ IM T T TFT* HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM.904 words
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Advertisement175 1926-06-25 15 a. fe a h s a nq,n n m h b s k SWIFT.! 3 Apart from their well-known g b reliability the 1926 Models have a road performance one only expects in Cars of double i the price. a Unexcelled for hill climbing, n J economy of running, comfort175 words
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Advertisement1367 1926-06-25 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. IS Kai SH HS I i 1 I WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. BK HR wWS BBi I L I NINGCIIOW July 3 London. Rotterdam and Hamburg. BEk wPtB MM&m gk r EUMAEUS July 8 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. THESEUS1,367 words
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Advertisement573 1926-06-25 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.; MAIL. PASSENGER A CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR-RASTERN SERVICE. i’ar Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai Mojl For Colombo, Aden, Port Said, Maraeill« Yokohama and Kobe. and London. Ranpura July573 words
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