Straits Echo, 12 August 1915

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILV CBBONICtB ftF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT Th* STftAiTS, THE. FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, I'HUKSDAY, 12th AUGUST, 1915. Sinjlc Copy, 10 cent*. No. 182
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1031 1 £2z;iEnaHa:ißßo*&u»«Baatfi2Ußd*; ‘.-Adwri'i j§ Jatwj 0 *****TONVll ‘i« v»w 0 H W hH I*s. a 3 111 rx B Is *»»*s r»i «.Ha IB I For Cars on Hire Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN REPAINTING Motor cars, carriages and
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    • 15 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QOIIT HEALTHY. APPLY W. Bench Street.
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  • 1235 3 A Personal Sketch (From, an Irioh Correspondent I can recall Tom Kiely iu his prime, I seen the athletes who represented Ameiica at the Olympic Sports, and I have watched the All Black New Zealand team but I have never seen a man who in >re impressed me
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  • 576 3 The organs of the German Government are full of the sorry plight of England and tho hopelessness of the Allied cause While the Cologne Qazelti descants upon the English difficulties aud the uncertainty whether the latest improvisations will succeed,” and declares that wo bare still to
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    • 114 3 FREE By Return Mail OUR GRAMOPHONE Record Catalogue, Drop us a Postcard for one to-day The Robinson Piano Co., Ltd., PENANG. PHONE 56 7 407 RUISNYMiDE (SEA-SIDE) PENANG. New improvements have been made at our promenade on the sea front. THERE WILL BE A MOONLIGHT DINNER Every month, weather permitting.
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    • 44 3 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you ft-el dull and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamberlaiu’s Tablets before going to bed. They are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 369 3 ****************************** n n n n n n n n n n n n n n 0 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LIPTONS RANIPORE TEAS. Those who want the finest Indian SHOULD INSIST ON GETTING RANIPORE 99 BLENDED PACKED
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  • 973 4 And the Land of the Walloons. l9 the centra of the mo9t industrial and densely populated portion of that smaller half ot Belgium known as Walllonie, 6 whore inhabitants are of Latin race and 6 whose mother tongue is French. Its sym- < pathies being intensely Gallic, to
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  • 978 4 The Reserves fob the Warships. So far not more than a dozen naval officers have been specifically promoted for war service, but it is obvious that the latter consideration entered very largely into the compilation of the list of midsummer promotions issued this week. For example, the Admiralty
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 602 4 In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinance 1914. AND In the Matter of Behn Meyer Company Limitel an Enemy Company 1 within the meaning of the said Ordinance NOTICE OF SALE OF FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD LANDS and HOUSES. SIIUATE AT Collyer Quay, De Souza Street, Prince Street, Robertson
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    • 10 4 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint C«re Is. fid.
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    • 180 4 THE GOVERNMENT ADVISE YOU TO PRACTISE ECONOMY WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW’S GREAT SALE will help you to do so. The Opportunity is yours to supply Future Wants at a Decided Saving. SALE ONCE A YEAR. S Han idkerci You cannot fail to be satisfied with the value here portrayed Always to the
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  • 622 5 We print the results of last year’s completed Malay Leagues, with the present position of both Leagues this year for comparison. There has been a month’s rest as usual during the bulan puata, but the Leagues start again immediately after the Hari Raya. 1914. if a u 5
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  • 274 5 It is possible (says tho Straits Times that in future, owiog to the despatch of the homeward mails on Friday afternoons, the meetings of the Legislative Council will take place on Thursdays. This week, of course, Friday is a bank holiday. At the meeting on Thursday, tho Treasurer
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  • 579 5 ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. Police Court Hearing. In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, on Tuesday, before Mr. McClelland, Mr. E. H--1 Scott, planter, was charged (says the Malay Mail) with criminal breach of trust with respect to 1100. Mr. AS, Bailey conducted the prosecution, Mr. H. H. Walker
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  • 282 5 Three hundred and fifty-five dollars was the exact sum netted by the Misses Woods on behalf of the War Funds by their “Cabaret Entertainment” at the E. &O. Hotel last night, being $315 collected by the young ladies themselves and $4O which a gallant officer of the
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  • 40 5 Friday, 13th August, 1915 Esplanade, 6 to 7 a.m 1 Selection Bid me Discourse Bishop 2 Old French Dance... Fontaiuebleau Vandervel! 3 Waltz Song of the Sea Quentin 4 Scbottische Blue Bonnets Balfour 5 March Troopers Review Tyers.
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    • 470 5 _J < Ui a Id 0£ -I < u Id 0. to (0 m z < z < X o o CD o w < H h fas SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT 3 SO •H 3>- K ®SaSs«s‘«2Br: JAMES OND 01 OIASGOW* st, BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST
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    • 453 5 Smokers of discrimination always select T3he GARRICK SMOKING TOBACCO AR JOKING I 1 u > V. -VL It has the distinction of invigorating the nerves and brain of the business man. Does not burn or irritate the throat. aur 'A. insure, Iti WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION cuLonosis pssm 1 n 5
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  • 96 6 Published daily (except Sunday* and public holidays) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE. Daily Local m 924 per annus Outatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poat Free) $17.50 CABLU ADDRISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S d. —All buiiiMa eoromumcntion.
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  • 1269 6 As supporters of the principle of universal service embodied in the Defence Bill which will, we trust, get safely through the Legislative Council to-day, we rejoice to see that, in the leading article on the subject reproduced elaewhere, our colleague of the Straits Times has abandoned the
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  • 62 6 Half the Village Destroyed. (.From Our Oivn Correspondent Ipoh, August 12. A fire occurred at Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, and spread very rapidly. Within half an hour half the village was burned down. The damage is estimated at $60,000. The fire is said to have broken
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  • 56 6 Subscribers to the above fund are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Cricket Club at 6.30 p.m. on Friday, the 13th inst., to decide as to the allocation of the balance in hand, amounting to $1,047.85. For the Committee, Ben. Mitchell,
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  • 402 6 V. C. HURT, NOT MURDER. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Tan Kim Hoe, a schoolmaster of St. Xavier’s Institution, who was charged with the murder of Chin Kim Shin, a pupil and boarder at the same institution, was resumed this morning before Mr. V. G.
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  • 107 6 Rev. Harold E. White appeared before Mr. Eaechiel in the Third Court this morning on a charge of neglecting to attend the Police Court in obedience to a summons for not reporting the birth of a child. The defendant pleaded guilty, stating that he was busy and
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  • 84 6 C From Our Oun Correspondent^ Singapore, August 10. The Rubber Auction at Singapore was a record, 296 tons of rubber being offered for sale and 160 tons being sold at the following prices Smoked sheets $l2B to $l3O per pieul ti ii fair... $126 $127 plain $ll9
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  • 52 6 (_From, Our Own CorrespondentS) Singapore, August 12, It is officially announced that Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward has been appointed Senior Puisne Judge, Straits Settlements. [A letter from the Resident-Councillor, just received at this office, announces the appointment of Mr. L. M. Woodward as Senior Puisne Judge,
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  • 64 6 Upeott vs. Gaunt, (.From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 12. The play for the S. C. C. Lawn Tennis championship was begun yesterday erening, Upeott opposing Gaunt. Upeott won the first sett by 6—4. Gaunt was leading in the second sett by 4—3, when
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  • 981 6 There will be nothing glorious about th« “Twelfth” this month. There will be no cheerful house-parties, and the time-honour ed jest concerning the crack of the rifle” will be too nearly appropriate te bearthinkinir about The bulk of the more famous guns will be busy serving their country
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
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  • 1830 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. INCIDENTS OF THE RETREAT. “COME BACK TO WARSAW/* Petrograd, August 10, 4 p.m. When the Russian troops marched out 0 Warsaw the inhabitants shouted: m Come back The soldiers answered “Never fear. We shall return soon en route to Berlin.” Inhabitants' Goodwill, Great
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  • 270 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. INSPIRED BY GERMANY. Hearst Opeas the Campaign. New York, August 11. There is now more talk of peace in America than of war. This is attributed to German inspiration. The Hearst newspapers lead the campaign with a full-page editorial entitled Let the League of
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  • 330 7 AIR RAID ON SAARBRUECKEN. Paris, August 11, 3 25 p m. A Paris communique states that the day was quiet. Some artillery actions took place. Four aeroplanes did not return from the air raid on Saarbruecken. One landed in Switzerland. BERLIN VERSION. A Berlin official statement announces
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  • 200 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GENERAL S PLANS. STEADY PROGRESS. Udine, August 11. General Cadorna does not allow Austrian counter-attacks or temptation of any kind to change his plans not to resume a decided offensive until he is well settled in the conquered positions. Heavy Austrian Losses. The
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  • 384 7 Immaterial Damage. London, August 10. The Admiralty announces that a squadron of hostile airships visited the east coast yesterday night at 8.30 till 12.30 in the morning. laceadiary Bombs. Some fires from incendiary bombs were quickly extinguished and only immaterial damage was done. But a man, eight
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  • 298 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. IMPORTANT SUCCESS. London, August 10. Sir lan Hamilton reports an important success iu the Anzie zone,” Anzac beiDg an abbreviation for the Australian and New Zealand army corps. The footing gained was in tho Chumuk Bair portion of the Saribair mountain and crest,
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  • 18 7 Obituary. Richard Marsh. London, August 12. The death has taken place of the wellknown norelist Mr. Richard Marsh.
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  • 246 7 To this Editor of the Strait Echo. Dear Sir, I shall be much obliged if you will kindly publish the attached accounts of the performances of H M. S. Pinafore” given in aid of H. R H. The Prince of Wales’ War Relief Fund on the Bth and
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  • 958 8 Since that day when Adam and Eve discovered a new occupation and delight in clothing, tho importance of dress did not j end with the elaboration of the fig leaf. It became a matter of perennial interest to the rrice. Tuo evolution of the fig leaf
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  • 530 8 It is stated that the Kaiser ha» assured his people that there will be peace by < October and that they will not be called upon to support another winter campaign. 1 We venture most respectfully to remind I, the All Highest War Lord that just as
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  • 126 8 Billiard Tournament. The following were tho results of tho tie played rff yesteid;y Championship. A A Jeremiah w.o. front C C* Stewart. Single Handicap. A W Browne beat C Forrest (250 218.) Double Handicap. J 3 Reutens and H Y D’Aranjo beat W N Fletcher and E Lesslar
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  • 61 8 '1 he following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Double Handicap. Mr. aud Mrs. Kinder beat Mrs Low and S F B Martiu 6-3, 3-6, 6—3 Mrs Crabb-Watt and J R Bennett beat Mis 3 Pritchard and Agerholm 6-2, 6-3. Single Handicap B.
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  • 1164 8 More Singapore Views. h On Thursday, the Re erve Forces and Civil Guard Bill will pss through its 1 remaining stages at a special meeting of the 1 Legislative Council, says ths Straits Times 1 of Tuesday. It has b9ea delayed iu conse- 1 quence of a certain
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  • 521 8 Charges Aoainst a Bengali Policeman. A Bengali policeman named Peerauletta, attached to the Bukit Timah police station, in the second court at Singapore on 'iues day morning was called upou to answer a charge of receiving an illegal gratification of $19 and ot attempting to obtain a
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 561 8 Mt HOMED NOORDIN'S RESIDUARY ESTATE. To Lot from the 1st September, 1915, the right to collect Coconuts f r om the following land", viz T. 8. D. Lot. Area 1. 118 about 2 acres Situated at. Pulo Tikus, Burmah Road. Part I A II. Western Road. Land at back of
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    • 75 8 The sudden changes of temperature that occur towards evening are liable to produce that nasty sneezing and snivelling sensation known as a cold in the head. A swift and certain remedy for this disorder is WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE, A te*spoonful dose immediately the trouble is f«-lt, followed by one
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    • 44 8 Sick Tc-d»y, Well To-morrow. If you feel du’l and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of ChamberIain’s Tablets before goiug to bed. They are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 12 8 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d
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    • 278 8 Teething Children. Teethiug children have more or less diarrfccii, which cm be controlled by giving Cbambsrla'Va Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea All that is necessary is to give the proscribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then cas tor oil to cleanse the system. It is
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    • 612 8 1VOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that on the 24th July, 1915, I purchased from Chaah Gaik Seow the business of the George Town Kinerna, Kuala Kaugsar Road, Penang The said Cbeah Gaik Seow is liable to pay all debts due by the George Town Kinema up to the date of
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  • 1407 9 The despatch of the late Admiral von Spee completes the Btory of the gallant action of Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock, fought off the coast of Chile on 1 The English side of the engagement was related in the despatch of I Captain John Luce,
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  • 807 9 fcPIBS AND SECRET SERVICE Bt HaMIL Grant. (Grant Richards. 7s. 6J. net.) The conscientious reviewer analyses this entertaining book on spies makes notes of the characteristics of each individual 6py with a view to envisaging the Spy-in-Itself and then finds that he could have arrived at the same
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  • 245 9 Official Minutes i Minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 27th July, 1915. Present. W Peel, Esq. Quah BeDg Eee, Esq. Yeoh Guan Seo'r, Esq. Absent P T Allen, Eeq. A F Goodrich, Esq John Mitchell, Esq. Lim Eow Hong, Esq. 1.
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 377 9 the secret to health RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Pass, a physician of over 50 years' experience in the above subject, can be obtained post free from the following places PENANG RUBBER STAMP Co., 40, Church Street, Penang THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co 49, Lahat
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    • 108 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Hoad Office: SING A PORE. Tho undersigned has been appointed Agent for tho above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE fi? FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUATT BENG KEE, 4.1. TiMtJt Sir Ml. Pr+an.y e e i ft «»«a «t f DRINK
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    • 254 9 Look at this bonnie Glaxo roared Baby— the ts only I months old. Baby is nourished only by what he digests —not necessarily by all tha food he swallows. For instance, the curd of unmodified cow’s milk forms, in baby’s stomach, a solid, indigestible mass which causes him acute pain
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  • 1974 10 THE GERMAN SOCIALISTS’ MANIFESTO. How Pka.ce Parties Incur Distrust. For those of m who have made international peace one of the special objects of our political lives, the vast moral catastrophe of the present war is a spiritual shock not easy toe duro without disturbance of
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    • 57 10 Supplied by All Chemists. Phj sieiana prescribe Chamberlain's Colic, Cbolora rd<I Diarrlcei Remedy because it relieves cramps in tho stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compomi&f' It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle wiil keep for years, and no home is complete without it,
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    • 269 10 m M PENANG. SINGAPORE. g> IPOH. *4 KUALA LUMPUR. AGENTS FOR TANGYES Suction Gas Engines to work on Anthracite or charcoal fuel. Semi Diesel Crude Oil Engines, Refined Oil Engines. Centrifugal Pumps high and low lifts, High lift Ram Pumps. WATER, GAS 8 STEAM PIPES 8 FITTINGS. BELTING 8 ENGINE
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  • 2080 11 At every stage of human progress some eril, latent in that progress, has taken men by surprise. They are like a boy who cuts himself with his new knife That is the discouraging formula of history which brings despair to those who expect the millennium from every
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  • 224 11 The pain of rheumatism is something that you cannot rub out. Every sufferer from rheumatism has been advised to rub this or that on tbe affected part, but after all the rubbing the pain remained. Thin blood and rheumatism come together and if they are
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 64 11 Are You Going on a Journey? Chamberlain’i Colic, Cholera and Diarrh»a Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. hangs of water, diet, and temperature all to produoe bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board the train or steamship. It may save
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    • 29 11 Keep It Heady. Immediate relief ia necessary in attacks of diarrhssa. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 75 11 John Roberts Billiard Table Manufacturer, HOTEL NORMAN, PENANG. HAS IN STOCK New Billiard Tables FOR SALE AND All Billiard Accessories such as Cues, Balls etc. Undertakes Repairs to any Kind of Table at reasonable Charges. DAVID CORSAR 8 SON’S Well-Known Extra Havy Canvas, No. 0. f SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.
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    • 85 11 Dnonc OCDC 0 DOC DOC DOC XJooOOC BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL bra V l mwm Milkmaid Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Milkmaid Brand Sterilised Natural Milk Ideal Brand Unsweetened
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 1798 12 oH S.N.C° Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Elec trio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Ootward. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION GO., LTD. Due (Penang Aug. 20 Steamer. Connecting with S.S.
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