Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 August 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-08-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 191. VOL. LXXXV, TUESDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1927. PRIOE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement557 1927-08-23 1 The Talk of the Day! OVERLAND 1 Black and White 1 I H SS TWELVE CORNER BENT f/» ■W s u principle of coivstrcctioix Whisky. re x—; I J z II HRE thief M Made a name for itself years ago, by reason of its age and uniformly RESISTING 11557 words
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Advertisement12 1927-08-23 1 TOKISATSUj PHOTOGRAPHIC 1 ART STUDIO I ’Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET. —I12 words
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Article305 1927-08-23 2 Why They Are More Efficient Than Small Companies. Great advances in mechanical science The growth of giant business corporations. The universal adoption oj the fiveday week. THIS is the vision of America’s industrial future outlined by Mr. Henry Ford, the motor magnate, in an interview305 words
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328 1927-08-23 2 WHEN A LORD MAYOR ACTED AS ASSISTANT BUTLER. Mr. John Terry, who has made the arrangements for receiving every crowned head of Europe, and all the Presidents and great soldiers, sailors and stateman who have been welcomed by the City of London for328 words
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Advertisement496 1927-08-23 2 POSITIONS VACANT. Wanted for Estate in South Kedah, Dresser who must be able and willing to <Lq general Conductor’s work. Apply to Box No. 427 Pinang Gazette. 1749 Wanted: Motor Mechanic for keeping Petrol driven Engines in Launches and Locomotives in good running order, only men with long experience need496 words
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Advertisement233 1927-08-23 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. .Attention is invited to the facilities offered by Government in the way of building loans for the erection of dwelling houses. Copies of the regulations governing the grant of these loans can be obtained at the Municipal Office. T. W. DOUGLAS, Municipal Secretary. Municipal Office, George Town,233 words
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Advertisement447 1927-08-23 2 ‘nTtMuTiT ifTl Tonic ltotw*»t |l I M 111 jaw h "Wj jj£i I Al S* i I B <2-: Mfaajl V r II Build up Strength Be well Happy Take HaWs Wine and you will You feel it in your blood, making yod we H, an j giving you new447 words
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Advertisement58 1927-08-23 2 Will Relieve Mother s FearsA panic of fear seizes irother when sudden and severe cramps, agonizing intestinal pains and weakening diarrhoea prostrate some one of the family. Keep Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in the home and such, emergencies need cause neither fear nor alarm. It eases pain almost instantly.58 words
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Advertisement141 1927-08-23 2 1 MflfcWoi I BRITAIN’S MOST PERFECT BABY FOOD. FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED $l-50 a AT “THE GEORGETOWN” Every Drop Sheer Nourishment. I BABIES LOVE IT. Sj George Town Dispensary Ltd., THE LEADING CHEMISTS, PENANG. Safety First-Get Your Medicines at “The Georgetown,” All Orders Executed by Qualified English Chemists. LINDETEVES -STOKVIS141 words
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Miscellaneous89 1927-08-23 2 United Cinema From Mon., 22nd to Wed., 24th. Show Starts at 7-45 p.m. “The Desperate Game” with Pete Morrison 5 reels There She Goes Century Comedy 2 reels INTERVAL. Rustler’s Ranch with Art Acord 5 reels “The Price of Pleasure” with Norman Kerry 7 reels Showing Thursday, 25th. “The Voice89 words
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Article332 1927-08-23 3 Baby Slides Gently Into Coat Spread Out by Woman. EAST END RESCUES. PENSIONER TRAPPED BY FIRE INJURED IN JUMP FOR LIFE. How nine children were lowered from a window of a burning house in the East End to the street by means of a knotted blanket332 words
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Article347 1927-08-23 3 EXTRAORDINARY LETTER OF A YOUTHFUL SHOEMAKER. An extraordinary letter, a confession of repentance written by a youth of 20 to the magistrates while he was on remand on charges of theft and fraud, was read at London Sessions when the youth, Jock McLaren, a shoe-maker, pleaded guilty* to347 words
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Article13 1927-08-23 3 Aug. 27, 28—Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association (Perak North Branch) Annual Show, Taiping.13 words
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Article477 1927-08-23 3 PRESIDENT COOLIDGE FORESHADOWS “TERRITORIAL” OCEAN. High Seas Law. THE conquest of the Atlantic by air and the dramatic swiftness with which that flight was duplicated, the obvious development of trans-Atlantic air routes, and the equally obvious need for mid-ocean floating islands for refuelling, refuge, and477 words
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246 1927-08-23 3 Although the origin of cricket is shrouded in the mists of antiquity, it might, perhaps be of interest to know that a game which looks remarkably like the ancestor of cricket was being played in Iceland round about the year 1,000 The following passage246 words
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Advertisement269 1927-08-23 3 t iiHilltMUUilll I 1 J V i Records You I Wiii be ix Proud to Own ■«■■■l f l' I “J (Lovers Lane Minuet Plaza Theatre Orch J 9197 (A Musical Switch ij (The Belle of New York Sei Grenadier 91 Guards Band ft (Castles in the Air Theatre Orch269 words
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Advertisement60 1927-08-23 3 Their Second Summer the Hardest. Teething and hot weather make their second summer a trying time for little ones. Summer disorder of stomach and bowels and infantile cholera may be quickly controlled and suffering relieved by Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Easy to take in a little sweetened w’ater. Always60 words
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Advertisement210 1927-08-23 3 d as, b tfi rou dfi tfe open country at hurricane speed, whether by rail or motor, often causes a I *chiir, through the biting wind. l\v V The journey then becomes a torture through the aching of the muscles. It is then time to use the well tried pain210 words
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Article, Illustration991 1927-08-23 4 (By A Woman Correspondent.) Paris, July 27. The season is over. Th? smart Parisienne has departed to Deauville, with her organdies and flowered “capelines” while Paris is lift to the concierges: And may I add, to the foreign contingent, which this yea r is a very formidable991 words
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Article151 1927-08-23 4 LIGHT REFLECTING EXPERIMENTS. It is understood that a serious attempt is to be made by the Ministry of Transport, in conjunction with local authorities, to s- Ive the urg°nt problem of night signs for motorists and other road users. Night traffic has become exceptional! v heavy, aqd151 words
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Article207 1927-08-23 4 PENANG AUGUST 23, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. Copra Sundried buyers Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice207 words
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Advertisement138 1927-08-23 4 p l; i| t J t J AAU w—r 1, w firs'”7o 7 H.P. Prices «< s g ourcr ***** wfe^w) 83,000 1700 :Dx.- Semi-Snorts- 1750 «.S“‘ -X 1 J POSSESSION I fl F IS “CONTENT” 1 f 12 H.P. Prices. tZSHfFbIIi I Clifton Tourer $2775. 1 Windsor Saloon $3600.138 words
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Advertisement176 1927-08-23 4 cwicw’ s Favorite Fo' Baby’.ff The pure, cleansing proteni.- the Soap make it ideal for”Zh daily bath. Assisted by Ointment it does much to little skin and scalp troubles coming serious and to keen b,i7 tender skin healthy andcleL Cut i’ cura Talcum is soothing an d mg, ideal for176 words
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Motoring Notes.
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Article, Illustration1377 1927-08-23 5 Some Reflections On The Snorts Swift. By “The Pilot” (Motoring Editor of the Gazette.) IT purrs,” as they say in the advertisement, but it is the purr of the tiger rather than of the docile pussy cat. Writing of a slightly superior motor car1,377 words
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Advertisement247 1927-08-23 5 Universal. Eleven months ago the Morris was made a World Car. Extra strength of Chassis, extra suspension comfort, extra cooling efficiency were all embodied, so that motorists in every country and every climate might enjoy those advantages of Morris motoring which in England make the vast majority of motorists choose247 words
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Advertisement210 1927-08-23 5 H g, M IH I "Why Not?” f I J 1 A A 10H. P..CAR. f THE CYCLE AND CARRIAGE Co., (1926) Ltd., I PENANG. II FOR THE CULTIVATED TASTE ‘MINERVA’ CARS |l 12/14—16—20—30 H. P. Type* I ii Sleeve Silent I Valve rd r fol Powerful (Engine. Elegant. FOUR210 words
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Article1704 1927-08-23 6 9 of this column in yesterday’s issue lacks introduction as an attentive reader points out to us. Let us introduce him to paragraph 6 which should precede, and to paragraph 7 v>hich should follow it. fl/f R- JUSTICE DEANE’S animad/y/ versions on executors helping themselves to money1,704 words
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Article490 1927-08-23 6 DISPUTE OVER CONTRACT. Claim for $9OO for Extra Work Done. The case in which Lim Saw Kow claimed $9OO from John M. Bondville for extra work done and the balance of contract for renewals and extensions to to his house at 44a. Burmah road was cor.eluded in490 words
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Article193 1927-08-23 6 MR. JUSTICE DEANE’S STRONG COMMENTS. A Most Improper Custom.” (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 23. Mr. Justice Drane, in refusing to make an order for payment to executors of a Chinese estate, a commission on the assets collected, said that there was in his opinion193 words
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Article87 1927-08-23 6 TAMIL MURDERER SENTENCED TO DEATH. (From Our Own C irrespondent). Ipoh, August 23, The criminal Assizes began yesterday before Mr. Justice Thorne. The first case was that of a Tamil labourer of Bagan Pasir estate, Lower Perak, who was found guilty of the murder of his wife. The87 words
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Article259 1927-08-23 6 “TONGKOL’S” POOR HAULS. Success of 44 Shark In South Channel. For her last Penang trip, the Government trawler Tongkoi went north to the deep water on the edge o f the Indian Ocean and tried fishing in 75 fathoms of water there, but lost her nets259 words
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Article235 1927-08-23 6 JIN RI KISH A PEON ASSAULTE D. Before Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police Court to-day, Yeap Smg Kooi, a Chinese motor-car driver, was charged with using criminal force to a jinrikisha peon at the junction of Prangin-road and Penang-mad on August 8. Inspector Miller235 words
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110 1927-08-23 6 MALAY CONVICTED. Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdullah was sentenced to six weeks’imprisonment for having been found in possession of housebreaking implements on August 17. Govindasamy a detective, said that in consequence of certain information which he received he went to Armenian-street where he met the accused, who110 words
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Article105 1927-08-23 6 The Straits Trading Co. Ltd., the tollowing prices, on August 22: London. Spot £289 10s down £2.5s 3 m/s. buying 284.10 s 1.2.6 selling 284.15 s 1 Local. August 23: Singapore sold 175 tons at $1451 Penang buyers no sellers at sl4sj. Messrs. Boustead and Co. Lta:— Yesterday’s105 words
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Article429 1927-08-23 6 DEATH OF MR. LIM MAH CHYE. An Old Pioneer. The Chinese community have lost one of their old pioneers as well as a generous benefactor to many charities by the death of Mr. Um Mah Chye wh’ch took at "his residence, “Homestead,” 54 Noitham Road yesterday evening.429 words
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Article335 1927-08-23 6 The following were the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s share list at 11 a.m. to day Yesteriay. Today. GQ DO 00 Shares. S’© B PQ GQ M U 2 c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar). Allenby 2.85 3.00 2.85 3.00 Broera 1.62) 1.67) 1.62) 1.67)335 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article38 1927-08-23 6 the last match. The last Cricket League Match u ween the Eastern Smelting h bet Penang Recreation Club, will be n?? 6 Saturday next, the 27 1tl An»’®" 2 p. m. on the Esplanade Ground/''' at38 words
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Article76 1927-08-23 6 P.C. C. TOURNAMENT. LaWN BOWLS. The following ties have been fir-n Friday, the 25th August 1927 D Handicap. 2 D.. C. H. H.,± r.K=.- Championship Pairs:—W. B. Hon»/ and E. Reimann v J. G. Barrett and P°? O’Reilly. The results of the ties played yesterday are as follows: J Mixed76 words
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Article98 1927-08-23 6 PUBLIC SERVICES TRIAL GAME. The following Public Services sides will play a practice match on the P.C.C, padarg at 5 p.m. to morrow. Whites: Mohd. Hassan; G. T.Gilmour and J. S. W. Arthur; S. Adam®. W, F. Fletcher and P. K. T. Paul; H. R. Pawanteh. A. M. Hussain,98 words
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Article219 1927-08-23 6 There was a small githering at the course on Saturday morning to watchthe work which was confined to the second track, says the Singapore Free Frest. The overnight rain had made the going easier and in some instances the pac°wa! put on in gallops from the three furlong?.219 words
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Article26 1927-08-23 6 Dnrin? the Wilbur Plwer» the Town Hall, a late launch will b. to Batterworthfor the eaC h country residents, leaving night at half-past twelve26 words
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Article28 1927-08-23 6 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) ■2. R. Sheet 59 No. 1 Crepe 59 cts per D IL c B (gold)London 17}d N?w Vork (By Courtesy of Messrs. Al-en28 words
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Article35 1927-08-23 6 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that S prices for Standard wg for to day are as 10 w 59 c Spot 59’3 September gjie Oct./December Jan/Marcb, 192* Remarks: Marke London Stock increased35 words
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Article42 1927-08-23 6 The eral report t\ l Beach Street, P 'realised following prices were auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. t t° jgj Ribbed Smoked Sheet F.A.Q. a o 73 b -0 Low F.A.Q. 55 jt Plain Unsmoked ShLump Scrap 43 Loose Scrap42 words
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Article1064 1927-08-23 7 COMMENT ON THE START OF THE ONLY WAY”. Hint of Second Sydney Carton. SIR JOHN MARTIN HARVEY, the made an indignant interruption in the King’s Bench Division *hen Sir Patrick Hastings, K.C., referred to the opening run of “The Only Wav' play, and said that at1,064 words
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Article391 1927-08-23 7 Real Test of the League. In an address on the League of Nations at Swanscombe, Kent, Lord Parmoor said he believed the League of Nations had come to stay as a permanent institution. There was a danger “lest we forget” not only the horrors of the391 words
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Article164 1927-08-23 7 MIXTURE OF ALM O'ST ALL THE OTHERS. This question will be asked in ballrooms this winter, if the pnophecy of the dancing teachers is fulfilled. Recently more than 700 of them were in conference, and the new dances they had agreed upon have been demonstrated in London.164 words
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Article520 1927-08-23 7 Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Chapman and their two sons, Arthur and Noel, are in Malacca on a short holiday. R.S.M. F. Gould leaves Malacca on the 24th. He has been relieved by R.S.M. D. Macdonald, M.M., of the Ist Battalion "The Roy’al Scots.” Mr. S. P.520 words
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135 1927-08-23 7 ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S KEBUN KILLED. Whilst walking along Orchard Road shortly after midnight on Saturday night with his wife, the Attorney-General’s Malay kebun was knocked down and killed instantly’ by a Buick motor car, driven bv a young German, says the “Singapore Free Press It is stated135 words
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Advertisement47 1927-08-23 7 Good For the Whole FamilyMothers always give Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for croupy coughs, colds, difficult breathing, bronchial and influenza coughs. It is good for the little ones and grown ups too.and every one knows it contains no narcotics. Sold everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.47 words
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Advertisement47 1927-08-23 7 WHITEAWAYS GREAT ANNUAL SALE Our sale is fast drawing to a close. Have you seen the Bargains Standard. Bargains. Dollar I Bargains. j AND I Surprise Bargains. DON’T MISS THEM. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., 7 7 i ipoh, PF NA NG and taiping, niinnvj, tlluk anson. I47 words
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Article15 1927-08-23 8 Diethelm. —A son to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Diethelm, 5, Pangkor Road, Penang.15 words
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Article618 1927-08-23 8 Milaya’s dependence on outside sources for the bulk of her supply of rice, the staple food of the people, has for long been a fruitful topic of discussion in the press and out of it. Oar deficiency in this respect, is recalled by a perusal of the annual618 words
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Article522 1927-08-23 8 Opinions differ very widely on the subject of advertising. Some believe every word that they read in advertisements, others hold that there is not a word of truth to be found in any of them. Taat advertisements, especially those of patent medicines, stray far from the truth522 words
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Article, Illustration334 1927-08-23 8 George Gadd - No. 36 Socketing. by George Gadd. The three most insidious complaints which attack the golfer are slicing, topping and socketing, and the worst of them all is undoubtedly socketing. There is no golfing trouble which can reduce a man or woman to such a state of desperation and334 words
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Article428 1927-08-23 8 LESSONS OF DUTY AND SACRIFICE. Central Committee Appointed. The organiser for Penang Settlement (Mrs. P. J. Sproule) convened a meeting at the Judge’s Chambers, Supreme Court yesterday to make arrangements for this year’s Poppy Day. The Hon. Mr. .fustic? Sproule said that the Hon. Mr. Qaah Bang428 words
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Article214 1927-08-23 8 FASHIONABLE HINDU WEDDING. Ramasamy Pillay—Rukmaxy Ammal A fashionable Hindu weddirg wag solemnized according to Hindu religions rites at the residence of the bridegroom at Bertam Estate, Kapala Bitas, P. W, between Mr. K. Ramasamy Pillay, son of Mr. V, Karuppiah Pillay, Chief Clerk d Bertam Estate and nephew214 words
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Article174 1927-08-23 8 PUBLIC MEETING OF OBJETHOS(From Onr Own Correspondent), Kuala Lnmpnr. A publie meeting of Indians ing at the Town Hall. s‘rrns y ned the action of the tpublishing the yen Miss Mayo’s book, M >tn?r A resolution was unanimo requestim 7 His Exce J le c a 3 yi.174 words
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Advertisement107 1927-08-23 8 Smooth cool and mellow STf>TE (XPgESS More popular than ever! London by C4I Ardath W.Tk lb\\)O|V Co;Ltd i~~5 cs®T®el ii /1 L ANSON I jjSk By Appointment to His Majesty j Il3k «L th e King. I! < THE BEST FRANCE CAN J PRODUCE. Obtainable in the following qualities and107 words
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Advertisement49 1927-08-23 8 “ID. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. (sSXSXs::=;-:3:xaxßXß n 1 I “THE ii li QUEEN OF B II TABLE WATERS.” 11l X Sole Agents I I Katz Bros., Ltd. g »s sxsx :*:sßxssxaßxa>49 words
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Miscellaneous25 1927-08-23 8 TIDE TABLES. TO DAY. High Water. Low Water. 10.1 a.m, 4.49 a.m. 10.54 p.m. 5.1 p.m. To-morrow. 10.48 a.m. 3.48 a.m. 11.28 p.m. 5.46 p.m.25 words
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Article282 1927-08-23 9 One Killed: Seven Injured. AIE breaks off the b RLDDER. pilot helpless. irave^n Q in a Dutch atroplane from Croydon to Amsterdam '/a miraculous escape from death /Ae machine crashed at Sevenoaks, teas caused by the gale broke off the 'plane's rudder and iSe j the282 words
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Article120 1927-08-23 9 UNEASINESS IN LANCASHIRE. I London, August 22. There is uneasiness in Lancashire in succession to pessimistic cables concernng the American cotton crop. The report of the United States Department of Agriculture, of increasing boll-weevil iamag*, has resulted in an advance of }d a .b on cotton. On120 words
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Article59 1927-08-23 9 -F HE IS NOMINATED PRESIDENT. London, August 22. Mr. Johnson, the Leader of the Labour -arty in the Irish Free State Dai), has announced that the Labour numbers have decided not to support de Valera if he is nominated President, because that would nullify59 words
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Article44 1927-08-23 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, August 22. According a White Paper, of the L.i s l Aliens who landed in Great between March 31 and June 13, oo ren Were c tlZPns °f the United States, were French, and 17,676 Germans.(Rugby Radio Service.) - 44 words
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Article29 1927-08-23 9 POG PREVENTS EXPERIMENT. New York, August 22. A heavy f g prevented the seaplane 3 P nipt to drop mail bags on the Leviathan.29 words
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Article34 1927-08-23 9 South Dakota, August 22. I resident Coolidge has left the Black8 cn rou/e for Yellow Stone Park for a 8 < utdoor recreation. cold he resident is suffering from a slight34 words
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773 1927-08-23 9 MALAYAN C VIL SERVICE. QUESTION OF INCLUSION OF NON-EUROPEANS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A lengthy discussion took place at a meeting of the Legislative Council at Singapore, regarding the Police Force. Mr. G.S. Carver stated he knew that discontent existed in the Force over773 words
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Article176 1927-08-23 9 Custody of Two Children. TRUST FUND OF $200,000 CREATED. INTEREST PAYABLE TO PETITIONER. Mrs. Chaplin, the wife oj the famous film star has been granted a decree oj divorce, and custody of her tivo children. According to one report the settlement of property provides for176 words
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Article199 1927-08-23 9 WITHDRAW AL OF THE INDIAN BRIGADE. Shanghai, August 23. The4/lst and the 3/14th Punjabis, the 33rd Field Ambulance and the Jhansi Brigade Staff for India on August 4 aboard the Karmala. The Pack Battery of tbe Indian Army Service Corps and the S'gnals and Ordinance personnel are199 words
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Article139 1927-08-23 9 PREVIOUS REPORT UNFOUNDED. Bnkharest, August 22. It now appears that the report that Russian sailors on the French, (ExRussian) steamer Dreyfus had mutinied is unfounded, and the vessel is reported to have arrived at Constantinople. [Reuter cabled on August 21 The newspapers here publish reports of a mutiny139 words
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Article44 1927-08-23 9 U. S. TO PARTICIPATE. Washington, August 22. The United States has accepted the league of Nations invitation to participate in the third Communication and Transit Conference at Geneva. The American Minister to Switzerland, Mr. Hugh Gibson, will represent the United States.44 words
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Article30 1927-08-23 9 TRAVELLERS IN SIAM. Bangkok, August 22. The Peking motorists are going by train to Haad Yai and from there in cars by road to Penang and Singapore.30 words
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Article296 1927-08-23 9 “OUTSIDE THE PALE.” SACCO AND VANZETTI GO TO ELECTRIC CHAIR. Sacco, Vanzetti and Madeiros the three murderers were executed shortly before midnight. Boston, August 23. When the men were warned at 10-40 that they must die, Vanzetti said. “We must bow to the inevitable.”296 words
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Article145 1927-08-23 9 IMPORTANT ALTERATION IN INDIAN PENAL CODE. Simla, August 22. As a sequel to the Rangilarasul cas°, the Government of India, in view of the deplorable prevalence of malicious writings intended to insult religion and outrage the religious feelings of others, has decided to introduce into the Assembly145 words
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70 1927-08-23 9 CAPTAIN NISTING MAY TAKE PART. Oslo, August 22. Balchen, who accompanied Commandder Byrd on his Trans-Atlantic flight, is now here preparing for Byrd’s South Polar expedition. Balchen was formerly in Norwegian Navy and is now a naturalised American. He has engaged Lieutenant Omdal, a participant70 words
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Article40 1927-08-23 9 MAN WHO LED HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION. Budapest, August 22. The death is reported of Martin Lovaezy ex-Minister and leader of the Hungarian Octobrists, who organised the revolution of October 1918, which led to the establishment of a Republic.40 words
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Advertisement212 1927-08-23 9 THE HOUSE OF OUAUW. NEW SHIPMENTS of the following are now being displayed CHILDREN’S LEATHER SANDALS and SHOES in a variety of styles and colours PRICES FROM $3-95 to $6-95. LADIES* SHOES. Smart designs in Beige Poplin, Champagne Kid and Brown Grain Leather Day Shoes —Gold and Silver Brocade Evening212 words
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Article301 1927-08-23 10 backwoods wedding. 35 Pipers, ONE of the most romantie and dramatic wedding ceremonies the backwoods of Canada have ever known took place at Grand Anse, near La Tuque, Quebec, the summer residence of Mrs. Anne Stillman, the wife of Mr. James Stillman, the New York banker,301 words
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Article218 1927-08-23 10 A CITY SHOWS HOW RATES CAN BE REDUCEDSo great has the crushing burden of local taxation become that Chambers of Commerce throughout the country are inaugurating municipal economy campaigns (says the “Daily Mail The lead has been given by the Norwich Chamber of Commerce. Here it was found218 words
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Advertisement808 1927-08-23 10 The rounded little limbs that 'l'iXlll K baby develops, his consistently if f good health and merry dis\vteS f position, are sure signs that Mellin’s Food does all that M is claimed for it. Use it and prove it! Sampler and booklet on application to: «k jjT 4* 9 Jb808 words
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Advertisement167 1927-08-23 10 WHY THEY TELEGRAPHED. In the course of a letter received in Singapore from Mr. L. S. Teck, of Ronpibon, South Siam, the following passage occurs: “I may mention here that the telegraphic order I sent you for Baby’s Own Tablets was not from me, but from a friend, Mr. G.167 words
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Advertisement124 1927-08-23 10 30 V Bore Model 30 Bolt Action j/7 splendid all around rifle for big game countries. POWERFUL and effective for lion, tiger, buffal with the Springfield 1906 cartridges especially deX?; by Remington. eG These Hi-Speed and Express types range from lin to 220 grains in bullet weight. For maxmium effiri124 words
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Article439 1927-08-23 11 SPEEDING-UP IN THE COURTS. Three Judges Tackle 65 Cases. LORD MERRIVALE, the President of the Divorce Division, began the great divorce speed-up at ten o’clock one morning recently. He had a list of 31 cases- In one of them, discreasked by a petitioning husband. This occupied a439 words
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Article286 1927-08-23 11 MAN TRIES TO FIRE TABLE. Gaming-Room Shots. gaming rooms at Monte Carlo were the scene of an amazing drama (says the Nice correspondent of the "Daily Mail.”) Play was proceeding in the Empire Room, which was filled with a gay cosmopolitan crowd, including many British visitors, when286 words
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Article403 1927-08-23 11 Rewarded with Blanket. For Saving Life. SOME time ago laughter was aroused in the House of Commons by the statement that an East African native had been rewarded with a «blanket for saving the life of a white man who had been attacked by403 words
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Article111 1927-08-23 11 STREET SCENE. There was a remarkable scene in Bridge-street* a busy shopping centre in Pontefract, Yorkshire, whe n a man walked up to the window of Mr. George Grandidge's jewellery shop and put his foot through the plate-glass-The man it is alleged, then put his hand through111 words
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Article67 1927-08-23 11 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, August 22 Paris, 124 New York. 4.86 A Brussels, 34.93 Geneva, 25.22 Amsterdam, 12.13}; Milan, 89.25; Berlin, 20.42}; Stockholm, 18.11; Copenhagen, 1815; Oslo, 18.67; Vienna, 34.49; Praeuo, 164 Helsinpfors, 192« Madrid, 28.81 Lisbon, 2i 7 e Athens, 371 Bucharest, 790 Rio, sg} Buenos Aires;(Rugby Radio Service.) - 67 words
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Advertisement314 1927-08-23 11 j; eW Advertisements. VACANT. /Mutant with a W planting experience for Rub ate in Kedah. Apply stating age, J r CP date arrived in Malaya or f<pe,l tnmJd from leave, salary required 181 7 married or single to Box No. 428, Gazette. POSITION WANTED. y° un B Tamil p° sition314 words
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Advertisement77 1927-08-23 11 CLASSICAL —Piano Teaching Pieces and Piano Soio. VIOLINS—ModeIs of the Italian Masters. PIANOS —Fine German Instruments Just Received. DANCE HITS —Come by each Mail. Your Musical Requirements Delivered at Your Door. Piano Tuning and Repairing Our Eepeciality. Call or ’Phone. C ASTORBEL, 76b, HUTTON LANE. Phone 792. CHOP SIN CHUAN77 words
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Advertisement172 1927-08-23 11 Eastern Auto Co., Ltd., BEG to inform their numerous clients that they have opened New Show Rooms and General Offices at 264, PENANG ROAD, (Lim Cheng Teik Building,) Telephone No. 1225. Eastern Auto Co., Ltd., Motor Importers and Exporters. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. f RUN NO RISK-RUN ON172 words
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Article71 1927-08-23 12 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Bangrin 32/6 33/ Kuyoh 1.574 1.60 Malaya Consolidated 1.27 J 1.30 Mambau 1-55 1.574 Nai Hoot .29 .31 North Taiping 1.18 1.20 Puchong 6/6 7/6 prem Rahman 2.55 2.57 J71 words
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Article81 1927-08-23 12 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. A. Panas 510.50 $10.75 Bassetts 1.30 1.35 Brogas 1.60 1.65 Connemaras 2.30 2.50 Glenealys 2.70 2.85 K. Sidims 3.80 4.00 Mentakabs .57| -60 Sandycrofts 2.50 2.70 Tins. Batu Caves 1.374 1.421 Hitams .95 1.00 Johans .20 .22$81 words
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Article103 1927-08-23 12 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Buyers. Sellers. Ampang Peraks 18/6 19/B. Padangs .70 .72 Hitams .95 .97 Hong Fatts 1.16 1.18 Jelapangs 44/- 44/6 Johans .20 .22 Kuchais 2.15 2.18 K. Lumpurs 38/- 38/6 Kuyohs 1.57| 1.60 Lahats 21/- 21/6 Laruts 23/- 23/6 Nai Hoots103 words
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Article120 1927-08-23 12 PENANG, AUGUST 23, 1927. (By Courtesy 10f The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 1/4 3 Documentary 2/4 9/32 Calcutta Demand Bank ***** 3 days’sight Private 156 D Bombay Demand Bank 1541 I g Madras Demand Bank 154| 3120 words
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Article1237 1927-08-23 12 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. S AMKS. 5 j f j T s’ a as RUBBBK [Doh»v.j 9 e o I 0 Allenby Bobber Oo 2 85 3 00 Alor GaM> Bobber Hetete 2 30 2 50 Amelgemetei Maley Hetatee 4 00 4 25 Ayer Httam Planting Byndtoate 3 90 41,237 words
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Advertisement215 1927-08-23 12 ,<MFWW M 2i j *i, JtwrE vHA' MOTHER’S JOY What greater joy for a mother than to watch her beloved baby growing in health and strength day by day To all mothers unable to feed their babies the choice of a substitute food is of the greatest importance. “Lactogen” makes215 words
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Advertisement85 1927-08-23 12 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly created Lame back, lame shoulders, pains in tho side and chest and rheumatic pa-ins are some of the diseases for which it is eepecia’ly valuable85 words
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Advertisement245 1927-08-23 12 II I fi 18 i I Wb I. 1 I V* w S JiStett When you open a tin of BLACK WHITE Cigarettes you will hear a loud hiss. That's the sound made by the air rushing into the tin to fill the vacuum. It is because of this complete245 words
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Article943 1927-08-23 13 Judge Denounces Schoolmaster. AMAZING STORY. dreamy woman and platonic SUITOR. Of all the ghosts in the world, the most terrible is that of an old true love returned to haunt its mate." rHESE words of .Sir Walter Scott were quoted by Mr. Justice Hanna in943 words
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Article531 1927-08-23 13 MAJOR WOUNDED AFTER ATTACKING WIFE AND DAUGHTER. The Widow’s Defence. JJbl High Court at Ayr was g crowded and hundreds of people, mostly holiday-makers, lined up in the square outside, Avhen the trial be- gan, before Lord Morison and a jury, of .Jis. Ealin Ludgate, who531 words
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Advertisement167 1927-08-23 13 Jsl REWARD SI J H s I LOGS FOB I TBE P I 81lv ebdisg I 1 INSIDE. t 2 1 h EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE. I JOHN JEFFREY Co., Brewers, Edinburgh, wjjl give $1 for every y Crown Cork containing a Silver Disc taken from their bottles. The 5167 words
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Advertisement52 1927-08-23 13 Frightening in the Night. A cry in the night, griping pains in the vitals, cramps, weakening diarrhoea whether child or adult, there is Immediate comfort and ease from pain in Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It pays to keep it always on hand. For sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd.,52 words
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Advertisement241 1927-08-23 13 The exceptional quality for wiiich N. J.Club XVhisßy has —4 been distinguished I since 1745 still holds good in eveiy botde NAPBSR JQHNSTOMES l|ll I A WHISKY IS I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Ltd. Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and B Federated Malay States. Ihcorporatrd under the Companies ordinances Incorporate l241 words
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Miscellaneous113 1927-08-23 13 Don’t miss James Oliver Curwood’s Thrilling Romance of the Canadian Woods at Theatre Royal From Monday, 22nd till Wednesday, 24th August. Day Show on Saturday, 27th at 2-30 p.m. Show Starts at 7-30 p. m. 1 News and Comedy 3 Reels 2 Jack Holt in The Ancient Highway in 7113 words
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Article117 1927-08-23 14 To-day's Departures. Rasa for P. Langkawi and Alor Star, van Hefmskerk for Singapore. Pungah for Asahan and Batu Bahra. Duisburg for Colombo, Port Said, Marseilles, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Hamburg. Lyons Marn for Colombo, Su< z, Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Barcelona, Valencia, Casablanca and Liverpool. Kuala for Belawan (Deli).117 words
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Article499 1927-08-23 14 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malav States. Malacca Johore, and Singapore Registration and Parcel Post except where otherwise stated, close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Of Night Mail Service The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted i at 6 p499 words
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Article23 1927-08-23 14 The P. 0. Khyber with mails despatched from London on August 4 is expected to arrive here at 3 p.m. tomorrow.23 words
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Advertisement259 1927-08-23 14 A delicious mild, nut-like flavor ,X j rjSjjv j y "RW mnrg ©gta different from any other you ever tasted ON ADMIRALTY LIST. Mechanical, Electrical, Sanitary and Civil Engineering contracts of every description entered into and carried out under expert European supervision. Consult Us —We Specialise. Estimates Given. We also259 words
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Advertisement496 1927-08-23 14 WINCARNIS Wards off Chills I Recommended by Keep healthy and well when thers are iin Keep up your strength and physical fitness by taking /J j Wincarnis everyday through- out the year. You will find it /S j AVq invaluable for bracing you up, IW-4 keeping you healthy and vigorous496 words
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Article628 1927-08-23 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, August 23 1927 Mutton— cts Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head heep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet628 words
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Advertisement667 1927-08-23 15 BANKS. SHANGHAI banking CORPORATION. (Incorporated i. Hongkong.) Capital .nd foil» P«1 ”P »20.«».«» I*° Reserve Funds: £«,000, OK $13,500,000 Liability of Proprietors $20,000,00« e Read Office.—HONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Ranckok. Batavia. Bombay. Calcutta, A® o7 Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen. Foochow, C‘- r 3 L pnngkew, Harbin, Haiphong. g*nio*- Ilo iio, Ipoh,667 words
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Advertisement407 1927-08-23 15 Z I Assets over $7,000,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). I I HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E. C. U I The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court407 words
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Advertisement1200 1927-08-23 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. TIfITJ.AH INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT- STEAXIISKIP TlTriE PYRRHUS Aug. 25 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. ■MJKO'Z *****01 ANTENOR Sept. 1 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasg AND ADRASTUS Sept. 8 London, Rotterdam n< J H m^ ur d Hamburg. A PFRmrim Sont1,200 words
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Advertisement515 1927-08-23 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorpobated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. under Sailings of steamen C f th contract with Hj* Majesty's Govern. ndia s N ment, London and Far East Mail Service. (Incorporated ia p Outwards from London for515 words
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