Straits Echo, 9 April 1914
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Title Section39 1914-04-09 1 Straits Echo <“** <—nri* evara. cikuutim riSKOUGHOirr tbe mig, iat ama BA uv states ass t:t i.■ «•V V\ t#»- i i *o X VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 9th APRIL, 1914, Single Copy, 10 cents No. 8139 words
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Advertisement1107 1914-04-09 1 I ••TIGER Brand Cement. A High Class Cement suitable for all purposes especially engineering and construction work. For prices and further particulars apply to TIANG LEE Co.* 53, Beach Street, Penang. Andrew Usher S Co.'s SOCIAL reserve. O.V.G. Whisky. SAKDiLAWS. BUTTERY 6 Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. is. BANKS1,107 words
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Advertisement30 1914-04-09 1 noHOME is I HAPPY WITHOUT A IPATHEPHONE Invaluable to Every Family ijjj and a Pleasure to Youagflf Old. al Literature further particulars from TIANG LEE Co., 53, Beach Street, Penang.30 words
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Advertisement112 1914-04-09 2 NATU a f |.-j NivwSy 7 i rv L r LION (STERILIZED) y A .2— SEt: h *4 Vlta-JIfe Grand Prix: y **»«*>1906 St. Louis.-d 904 y M «dai|| C»id it5, 'Ue CD; Sii*>M* 1 ill« 9 *>lo Sc hv r ia 1893. 1893. 1898. ri 1899 <52h Pf»8 1112 words
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Article982 1914-04-09 3 Odds and Ends. Gentlemen, gentlemen, what will they a v of us at White’s With these words the puke of Wellington effectually steadied the officers up™ whom a lon and terrible strain lt <l ttegun to tell, .and they e body the ir it which982 words
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Article852 1914-04-09 3 Some little time ago an enthusiastic Szechuanese supporter of President Yuan made a formal petition to the effect that the President should hold his appointment for life. The matter gave rise to the usual amount of discussion, and the proa and cons were freely canvassed in the native852 words
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Article700 1914-04-09 3 Seventeenth Ordinary General Meeting. The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of Fraser and Neave Ltd was held in the registered offices in the Arcade at Singapore on Monday under the Chairmanship of Mr. VV. H Macgregor. The minutes of the last aunual meeting were taken as read.700 words
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Advertisement14 1914-04-09 3 Club Maker* aad Club 3dL«nab«rtby T. H. b. E»eott{ Fishsr Uuwin 12s. 6d. nst).14 words
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Advertisement312 1914-04-09 3 xnu In WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA r CONSUMPTION ••J CHLOROSIS Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives every one health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked meat, Chalybeates, etc. oc DC ALLEN DENNYS Co., Pc;.: PROPRIETORS OF THE PENANC RUBBER AUCTION312 words
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Advertisement62 1914-04-09 3 Ii.iUUmiUUUUiM THIS IS IT WATERBIJRY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound T 4.S TEL CSS ODORLess Ĕ msx. The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly lecommended by the medical profession. OF ALLZCHEMISTS62 words
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Advertisement314 1914-04-09 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4pm on Tuesday, the 14th instant. (By Order), L. A. Coutibr BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. CHOP SIN CHEE HUAT. CHOP CHEE HUAT. ANY PERSON or PERSONS 'having any claim or interest314 words
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Advertisement211 1914-04-09 3 Serves tbe Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is world wide. It is good for the dtep seated c ugh of the adult or the croup and whooping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. MUNICIPAL NOTICE.211 words
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Article1393 1914-04-09 4 A contribution from one who has had much to do with labour problems in Cejlon, Southern India, Malaya, and Sumatra appears in the India-Rubber Journal. The writer Btates It is unnecessary to go into figure* to show that never less than three-fifths of the total coat of1,393 words
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Article124 1914-04-09 4 Penang, April 9. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 T s 3 Credit 2/4ft 3 Documentary 2/4-j-} CaVu’t.i, 1> mind Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175 f Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demand Hank 173^ 3 days’ sight124 words
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Article192 1914-04-09 4 Penang, April 9. Beef— c ts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 65 Feet 15 Heart 30 Ri ver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 24 Feet H 28192 words
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Article102 1914-04-09 4 Sui Sang, Br. s.*„ 1,776, Simpson, April 8, Calcutta, April 2, Gen.—B. Co. Prim Eitel Friedrich, Ger. s.s., 4,8 2, Munstz, April 8, Yokohama, March 31 Gen. —B. M. Co. Sunda, Br. s.s., 2,987, Irving, April 8, London, March 7, Gen. —A. G- A Co. Indragiri, Dut. s.s., 160,102 words
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Article100 1914-04-09 4 April 9. Malaya, for Deli. Bulow, for Singapore, China and Japan. Ban Lee, for Trang. Perak, for Port Swettenham, Poit Dickson and Malacca. Teesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sunda, for Singapore and Japan. Avagyee, for Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson. Boveric, for Singapore. Trang, for Trang. Troilus, for100 words
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Article199 1914-04-09 4 For Madras taking mails for Europe, etc.» via Bombay —Per Taroba, 11th instant. 10-30 a.m. By Train. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore, Singapore and Hongkong, 7-15 a.m. daily also at 5-30 p.m., on Saturdays, except Sunday. Parit Buntar Bagan Serai and Taiping, 9-15 a.m. and 1 p.m., except199 words
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Advertisement51 1914-04-09 4 Muddy Complexion. When you see a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and dull eves, you mav know that her liver is out of order.* A few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets will correct »t aud make her look better and feel better, r or sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement302 1914-04-09 4 THE Straits Cinema Location —PENANG ROAD. To-Night! To-Night!.! 1 Tho Beautiful Brittany on the River Avon i’athe (New) 2 The Cadger Family on their Holiday Nizza Film 3 The Crouzets Acrobats Imper’urn Film iNew) 4 The Bacchanalian Dance Russian Film (New) 5 Marooned A. D 6 Wanted a Mamma A.K302 words
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Advertisement187 1914-04-09 4 3 Good Things out of Many XT The Crown Cinema Location Ckolia Street (opposite lope Walk.) To-Night! To-Night!! An Excellent Mixture of War, Dramatic, Comic and Travel Films. REMEMBER IT IS We who set the pace, others do but follow. Red Man’s Conscience 2 R el*. 2 Red,. Produced by187 words
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Advertisement123 1914-04-09 4 Chamk«rl»ia’s Tablets. These Tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach, lirer and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Try them. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. B.l. s.s. "LAMA". FOR PORT SWETTENHAM 8 SINGAPORE. NO SAILING on Saturday,123 words
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Advertisement230 1914-04-09 4 The Chairs and Coolies at the Crag coolie lines and at the foot of the Hill are for visitors to the 1 CRAG HOTEL ONLY. 1 SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ********************99 9 Just Received! Just Received!! A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF j§ 1 “ROTAX Motor Accessories •I 9 9 9 9 9230 words
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Article1187 1914-04-09 5 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, April 7. Sixteen enrolments against eight resignations and one inefficient, last month, bring the strength of the M. S. V. R. non-coms, and men, up to 614. No. 1 Company (Kuala Lumpur) still heads the list with 180. No. 3 (Negri1,187 words
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Article211 1914-04-09 5 A White Paper has been issued setting torth correspondent with reference to the Opium Convention. It will be remembered that at the first conference held at the beginning of 1912 twelve Powers had signed a convention for the regulation of the trade in opium, morphia, and cocaine,211 words
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Article444 1914-04-09 5 It would be interesting to know, says the Peking correspondent of the Morning Pest, how the Kuomintang leaders, who fled to Japan last August, are amusing themselves. The Chinese papers declare that they are implicated in every disturbance that takes place in the country. They are reported444 words
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Article52 1914-04-09 5 To-i>at. 14th Day of 3rd Moon. Penang Volunteers—Cadet- 1 Free School, Company Drill Free School, 4 pm. “B” Company, (Recruits), Recruits Drill Fort 5-30 p.m. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. To-morrow. 15th Day of 3rd Moon. Good Friday. Public Holiday. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph,52 words
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Advertisement464 1914-04-09 5 < TT/?ere is no check to the ‘Popularity oj t r H M y. v>v BW'i\ hi m SCOTCH WHISKY "black &WHrre" IftCMU) SMJC1*0 the house or commons SCOTCH wm ry.if CiSTILU** US Pra&s JAMES BUCHANAN CO., LTD. LONDON. GLASGOW, &<l DISTILLERS BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. 0 The Bernese Alps Milk464 words
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Advertisement12 1914-04-09 5 Woods Great Peppermint Cure. For Oouj*bs and Colds, never fails Is. dr.12 words
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Advertisement316 1914-04-09 5 V Messrs. W. D. H. O. WILLS’ “EMBASSY” CIGARETTES (NO. 77) PACKED IN TINS OF 50 25. NOTICE. Every tin of these well-known Cigarettes contains one coupon. Twenty coupons out of the large sized tins or Forty out of the small entitle the holder to A BLOCK AMBER CIGARETTE HOLDER316 words
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Article, Illustration92 1914-04-09 6 Plblicbftd daily (except Sundays and fOMk holiday») ax ran CRITERION PRESS, Lx». No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. fuel Daily Leaal $l4 per uoia OMAm.m Postage Extra. Ifail lihn (Poe* Free) $17.50 OABLW mans: 7 ECHO—PENANG." Talapheea Noe. Eeko 516 Printing Dcyartncat 343 Jf.J.—AH kHtaM HnuMiw to adirtnti92 words
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Article1413 1914-04-09 6 Since writing our leading article of yesterday we have been able to obtain authentic information with regard to the difference which has arisen between the Regent of Kedah and the High Commissioner for the Malaj States, leading to the question and answer in the House of Commons1,413 words
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Article857 1914-04-09 6 Mrs. B. E. Ross returned from home yesterday by the P. A O. s.s. Sumla. Mrs. O. V. Thomas returned from Nagasaki yesterday evening by the N.D L. s.s. Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Messrs. Dyer Ball and X V. Mills, who hare been m China studying Chinese, returned857 words
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Article180 1914-04-09 6 AND MALACCA PROPOSAL (From Our Own Corresponded Kuala Lumpur, April 9 At the annual general Negri Sembilan Planters’ Associat J tb# Sungei Gjon,* Club. Seremb.” Mr. A. D. Da.id.ou, who large attendance, said that there Wa strong and unanimous feelin,, proposal of a Southern District a D,t180 words
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Article133 1914-04-09 6 Preparing to Welcome Their Britiu Majesties. (Reuter.) London, April 8. A great reception is being prepare] Paris for a four-days’ visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen on April 21. Ther» will be a military review at Vincennes, a re ception at the Hotel Da133 words
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Article55 1914-04-09 6 (Reuter.) Berlin, April 9. The newspapers state that the Kaiser has written to the Tsar a personal letter regard ing an aeronaut who was detained at Perm on a charge of espionage after a record balloon voyage from Germany. He requests the Tsar to do his best speedily55 words
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Article125 1914-04-09 6 Question in Parliame.it. (Reuter.) London, April 9. In the House of C ommons Sir J. 1). Rees, Unionist member for East Nottingham, asked whether Japan had acquired »controlling interest in the Chiua Merchants Steam Navigation Company and also wnether the Government proposed to take action125 words
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Article20 1914-04-09 6 (Reuter.) London, April 9. Major Henry Williams Wvnn hae be?i killed in the hunting field.20 words
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Article21 1914-04-09 6 (Reuter.) London, April Mr. Winston Churchill has kit f of Madrid in order to play polo.21 words
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Article30 1914-04-09 6 (Reuter.) Washington, April 8The America-Colombia Treaty haa bitf signed, giving bath countries equal right» over the canal and paving Colombia a bsaV indemnity for the loss of Panama.30 words
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Advertisement421 1914-04-09 6 HORSE FOOD The best horses mu:t have the best food. Don't insult and injure them by giving inferior substitutes. This food is good value for your money. Penang Cycle Emporium, 12. KING STREET. FOB SALiEI. ONE 12 H.P. 1913 Austin Car complete in good condition, only run 6.000 miles, bas421 words
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Article109 1914-04-09 7 SIR J. S. EWART'S SUCCESSOR (Reuter). London, April 8 It is officially announced that Lt. Genertl Sir Henry C. Selater will succeed Sir John S. Ewart as Adjutant-General to the Forces. Captain White Discharged. Caplain White, sou of Sir George White of Ladysmith fame, who was109 words
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Article105 1914-04-09 7 The State Election*. (Reuter) London, April 8. Niiim women candidates for the Aldermanship of Chicago were overwhelmingly defeat»!, the majority of the women supporting the male candidates. But outside Chicago the women voters succeeded in ciosi nr a thousand bar rooms in the smaller cities and105 words
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Article43 1914-04-09 7 (Reuter). Melbourne, April 8. The conference of the State Premiers, which has just concluded, was very successful. The conference expressed gratification at. the Commonwealth Premier’s intimation that the Commonwealth was prepared to contribute X 150,000 a year to promote immigration.43 words
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Article64 1914-04-09 7 Proposed Provisional Government. (Reuter.) Stockholm, April 8. King Gustaf of Sweden was unable to preside at the Cabinet meeting for the purpose of constituting a provisional Government under the Crown Prince. The King will enter the Sophia Hospital tonight and will be operated upon to-morrow.64 words
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Article31 1914-04-09 7 (Reuter.) London, April 8. Sergeant Deane, while aeroplaning at Brook land s for a pupil’s certificate, ascended a thousand feet. He spiralled too sharply aud was killed.31 words
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Article76 1914-04-09 7 Accused Again Discharged. (Reuter.) Calcutta, April 8. Roy, who was accused of murdering lletective Inspector Ghose, has again been discharged. A great crowd was intensely excited bj the report that Police Inspector McGill has beeu shot dead. The death, however, was due to an accident which occurred76 words
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Article35 1914-04-09 7 Search Abandoned. Reuter.) St. John’s, April 8. The search for ilie Southern Cross has been abandoned. To-morrow the sealers are returning owing to the poor prospects during the remainder of the season.35 words
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Article38 1914-04-09 7 (Reuter.) London, April 8. Lord Howard de Walden has sold bis Regent’* Park Estate of 62 acres 1 rood and 12 poleg, containing twenty streets to a Nottingham accountant, Mr. Samuel Derby•hire, for £500,000.38 words
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Article6959 1914-04-09 7 FULL TEXT OF JUDGMENT. In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith read out the ju igments in the appeal of Cheang Thye Phin against the decision of Mr. Justice W. W. I Fisher, which was heard before Chief Justice Sir William Hyndm&n Joues, Mr.6,959 words
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Article2163 1914-04-09 8 Recent Company Reports show big Reductions in Producing costs— PataMng and Straits Rubber keep large sums in hand-indifferent showing of Chersonese EstatesYields in Relation to issued Capital—Suspension of Tapping at certain Seasons. Plantation company reports for the year t 1913 are now coming out freely. One of the2,163 words
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416 1914-04-09 8 An interesting comment on the case of the French planter which has roused so much controversy appears in the Deli Courant The question now pending -on the Soegi estate iu the Kiouw region, and now before the Court of Justice (in connection with the arrest416 words
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Article185 1914-04-09 8 A very successful dinner was given at Bertam Estate last night on the occasion of the departure of the Manager, Mr. P. N. Mitford, on long leave. Many complimentary speeches were made in praise of Mr. and Mrs. Mitford and a very enjoyable evening was passed. The185 words
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Article215 1914-04-09 8 The annual meeting of the Batu Caves Rubber Company was held on March 16. Mr. John McEwan, who presided, said that the estate was in excellent condition, and the growth of the trees very good. The prospects of the company continued to be favourable, and the directors215 words
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Article190 1914-04-09 8 To the editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, May I beg the favour of a small space in your paper in which to announce that The Court Cards leave Bombay on April 4th for Eng’and, where they will take a wellearned rest preparatory to embarking on190 words
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Advertisement87 1914-04-09 8 The Great Cure! The New Cure! The Grand Cure The Sure Cure For ceughs and cold?-, sore throats and sneezes. Influenza’s horrid wheezes! The to buy! the l>est to try! tLe reasou why The best of reason* In all climes, all times and seasons Is no other’s half so sure87 words
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Advertisement76 1914-04-09 8 POSITION UNRIVALLED IN LONDON, ENGLAND. LANGHAM Portland Place and Regent St., Lcndon, W, F\MILY HOTEL OF THE HIGHEST ORDER, In Fashionable and Healthy Locality. PENANG SIN POE. it Chinese Daily Newspaper. ll* you want to make your goods known to the Chinese, advertise in the Penang Sin Poe which is76 words
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Advertisement830 1914-04-09 8 NOTICE OF SALE. The undersigned has received instruction from the Administrator of the Estate of the Late Emma Florence Karl DKCIiBID, to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Monday 20th April I9i4 y IN THB Archway of Logan’s Building Beach Street, Penang, The undermentioned properties subieet tn conditions of830 words
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Advertisement2343 1914-04-09 9 r SHIPPING. S»« SB Fom Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Apr. *18 JArcadia May 2 Delta 16 Assaye 80 ♦India ju’ue 13 Devanha 27 Delta juiV 11 I Himalaya 24 Assaye Mongolia Malwa Mooltan Morea Maloja Marmora Moldavia Medina May IS 29 June 12 26 July 10 242,343 words
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632 1914-04-09 10 PROPOSED PROGRAMME. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) NOTICE —No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is given in writing teethe Secretary at least seven days before the day of the Meeting. The notice must give full details of632 words
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Article2047 1914-04-09 10 In this country we no longer commemorate the events of the first Eastertide with the dramatic pomp and circumstance of the mediseval Church—the quenched candles and the illuminated hanging cross of the Tenebroß on Good Friday and the Mystery Play of many scenes for Easter Sunday. For us2,047 words
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Advertisement352 1914-04-09 10 Fntrint rift*/) at 5 p m on Frida y* 15th May, 1914. Handicaps for LrllllltO wlvJK the First Day will be published on or before the 22nd May, 1914. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the publication352 words
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Advertisement329 1914-04-09 10 n THE BRITON CAR. The BRITON 2/3 seater is NOT a Cycle-car, a Little car, a Midget Car, a Light car, or a Carette. It is a full powered four-cylinder motor car of solid an I standard construction costing 20 per cent, more but with 50 per cent, more seatirg329 words
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1171 1914-04-09 11 The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and t’hina was held on March 18th on the hank's premises, 38, Bishopsgate, E.C.. Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (the chairman) presiding. Mr. T. H. Whitehead (joint manager) haring read the notice1,171 words
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Advertisement81 1914-04-09 11 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnre, For Coughs and Colds, never fails, Is. 6d m DELICIOUS t SS'll I) >. f 4’C i v I m m fst r H w g£r*. t ;♦>* v r^. Hu •<?T i /V <v *rv,; t'riHj. %i‘V j I* u y' ECONOMICAL. Vi Nun?mv£. 181 words
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Advertisement161 1914-04-09 11 HOTEL NORMAN, PENANG, THE ENGLISH HOTEL. Unrivalled Position. Cold Storage Food. Special Terms to Government Official?, Planters and Commercial Visitors. Telegrams “NORMANS. PENANG." Telephone No. 392. THE BODEGA 2A, BEACH STREET. The Rendez-vous of Penang. Chops Steaks from the Grill. Slings and Cocktails a noted feature. The Bodega has now161 words
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Advertisement1200 1914-04-09 12 THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enablos traders thioughout the World to communicate dirt* with English Manufacturers fir 1 Dealers m each class of goods. Besides being a complete commercial guide to London and ita suburbs, the Directory contains lists of Export Merchants with the Goods they ship, and the Colonial1,200 words
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