Straits Echo, 2 December 1915
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Title Section34 1915-12-02 1 Straits Echo t'AILV CHRONiCLE Or EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT TBS STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Par Annura PENANG, THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, 1915. Single Cop,, cents, No. 27634 words
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Advertisement988 1915-12-02 1 I I I I I I FRESH JjRAPES. New Shipment Expected Shortly and Orders Solicited. Tiang Lee Co. For Cars on Hire BANKS **<r. EMPIRE "The Little Aristocrat** Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED988 words
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Advertisement16 1915-12-02 1 I FRESH CRAPES. Choicest quality to last the season. I Apply Tiang Lee Co. I i16 words
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Advertisement17 1915-12-02 2 DRINK 9 RECO EY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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622 1915-12-02 3 (UNDER S.R.A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 6th January, 1916. SECOND DAY Saturday, Bth January, 1916. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 6th January, 1916. A 5 The Getrok Town Plate and Purse. Value $350 each. A Handicap for all ponies 14.2 and under622 words
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Article1724 1915-12-02 3 UP TO THE VIMY CREST. Homeric Combats. Mr. H. Warner Allen, the special correspondent of the lßritish Press with the French armies, describing the Battle of Souchez, that took place simultaneously with the Battle of Loos further north, writes A long narrow gallery of a1,724 words
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Advertisement421 1915-12-02 3 30C ALLEN DENNYS A CO., Pen&ng, RUBBER BROKERS, PROPRIETORS OR THE PENANG RUBSER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES HELD EVERY TUESDAY EUBBEI bought or raid by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIYATI TENDER FORWARD BALES ARRANGED. RUBBER traaahipped and insured to any PORT at rainimaa rates. v RIIUER SALE ROOMS at No. 7. ONION421 words
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Advertisement59 1915-12-02 3 Coughs and Colds are common ailments, and in consequence often neglected, thereby permitting the system to drift to a stage favourable for the entry of serious disease Protect yourself at the first sign of a cold by taking WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. It is the finest medicine. Sold at Dispen59 words
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Advertisement396 1915-12-02 3 A BLESSING TO WOMEN. Throughout the many stages of woman’s life, from peevish girlhood through womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years of old age, there is no better, milder, or more effective medical companion to women-folk than Dr. Morse s Indian Root Pills. They promote a healthy and regular condition,396 words
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Article1293 1915-12-02 4 “A Subaltern. ” - By “A Subaltern.” THE ACTUALITY OF THE NEW EXISTENCE. 1 It is said that one of the reasons why so many of the big Herman attacks in mass formation fail is because brother Boche has no desire to exohange his well-appointed trench for our more rough-and-ready1,293 words
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Article1135 1915-12-02 4 LORD MILNER’S CONFIDENCE. The Great Reserves or Empire Lord Milner, speaking at Canterbury the other day, denounced the policy of concealing the truth about the war. Truth all round was the most fortifying thing in the world, and we could not brace our nerves and steel our1,135 words
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Article204 1915-12-02 4 Whatever improves bodily conditions in general aids digestion. Cheerfulness, exercise, fresh air, baths and good habits make your digestion better able to take care of any burdens you impose upon it. But the greatest aid to good digestion is good blood. Acsemia, or thin blood, is a204 words
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Advertisement61 1915-12-02 4 K Favorite Rob Down. The golfer, the football player and the all round athlete know the value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a hard game. All soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third less time than61 words
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Advertisement157 1915-12-02 4 i i. For good cookery always get out the Corn Flour. It is just as necessary as salt in savouries and sugar in sweets. Its lightness and delicious flavour make all the difference when used in place of ordinary flour for thickening purposes. Broun «.Poisons .TPaJenf Com Flour y —the157 words
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Advertisement174 1915-12-02 4 0C DOC DOC DOCZDOCZDOCZDOC DOC DOC— ~_)n< u o u THE MAINSTAY OF THE CLUB. O n O 0 0 0 0 0 o o Vi 100? V* a M t®» m 7//A fa fa m X Vs J I/ 5- > /77 k SWfif Mir* M4§ H fa is174 words
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Article1434 1915-12-02 5 Tom Weight - (By Tom Weight.) Mr. Wright desires it to be understood that the following record has been affidavited before a Commissioner for Oaths in consequence of the sceptical attitude adopted by the Editor of the Church Times when the ms. was submitted to him. He made the extraordinary1,434 words
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Article69 1915-12-02 5 PeNANQ WoMM’s WORK. Amount previously acknowledged 1794 Mrs W G Peter 10 Mrs Ebden 10 Mrs G H Pritchard (2nd Don 5 BID' 2 Mrs S C G Fox, Taiping (3rd Don)... 2 A Well-wisher 2 Mrs C B Mills 1 *826 Hospital garments for soldiers69 words
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Article84 1915-12-02 5 The outputs from the following companies for the month of November were Kamuhtino Tin Drbduino Ltd. Piculs 950 Hours run 622 Yards treated 101,000 Chendkbiano Tin Dbedbino Ltd. Dkeboino Piculs 550 Hours run 626 Yards treated 90,000 Hydraulic Elbvatobs. Piculs 100 Total output (Chenderiang) 650 The output of84 words
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Article349 1915-12-02 5 Kbt to tei Position. London, Nov. 7. A Correspondent of the Amsterdam Telegraof, after a visit to the British North Sea Fleet, writes:—" I shall never say again that Britain has not done enough in this war. If she had equipped the greatest army in the world349 words
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Advertisement220 1915-12-02 5 'f*V-X* -I < Ul </> o UJ a: -J < u UJ 0. (0 (0 m z < z < X o 3 GO o m _i < SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' isl Kl %>c BLACK WHITE v -<#»» “< h&* ftfc* J4U ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY e*n220 words
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Advertisement339 1915-12-02 5 Westminster Cigarettes TURKISH BLEND A. A. GRADE are unequalled. Packed in Hermetically Sealed Tins of 50’s. I FOR SALE jj BY ALL DEALERS. J 80METHING SPECIAL! BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC!!! at the STRAITS CINEMA, 'Phone No. 628. Empire Hail. Penang Road. To-night! To-night 1! Will present the Universal Feature339 words
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Article, Illustration96 1915-12-02 6 a Pmblished daily (except Sunday* and ps&lh holiday*) at Txn CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Pkicb. Daily Local m $24 per uaxr- Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 OABLB ADDKBIS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 583 Printing Departnent 543 If.lt. —All bue*inmun;efttioai ihould96 words
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Article1347 1915-12-02 6 Perhaps tbo most astounding feature of this war is the German mind and its attitude to the coLflict. Tue Gormans, we know, are fighting with a whole-hearted-aess that has subordinated all thiugs to ihe campaign. Their soldiers, diiven either by thbir blood aud iron discipline or by1,347 words
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Article746 1915-12-02 6 Inspector, E. H. Liwrence, who is proceeding to Singapore on transfer, will probably leave on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Anthony, the Honorary Vice Consul for Portugal at Penang, is on a short visit to Singapore. Mr. W. Duncan, has been appointed i Captain and Officer Commanding of746 words
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Article92 1915-12-02 6 Decliae ia Priee. (From Ow Own Correspondent Singapore, November 10. The auction sales, which were not completed yesterday, will be resumed to-day. 250 tons of rubber were offered for sale. The unsettled condition of the London market was reflected here, the opening being flat and the prices92 words
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Article1021 1915-12-02 6 To-day his many memories for Fran.-c 0n December 2, 1804, Napoleon assumed the dignity of Emperor, and in 1805 h celebrated the first anniversary of his rifi 9 i by the victory of Austerlitz. Half a centurj later, Louis Napoleon brought off his famous Coup d’Etat on December1,021 words
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Advertisement118 1915-12-02 6 DON’T TAKE DRUGS for that HEADACH STOP IT by using the Ask for the SUPER BKAND and you will not be disappointed. Prices 40 and T JO cents. THE GEORGE TOWN Dispensary, ltd Penan g, Taiping and Ipoh. y 1*3 SOLE AGE i| fTS FOR u onsmxasa ws^sv^smss^. z'Hk: VVUJT118 words
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Article127 1915-12-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. STRICKEN SERBIA. A TERRIBLE JOURNEY. Salonika, November 30. There is deep snow. A party in charge of the British Vice Consul at Nish arrived here on November 29 after a trying journey through Albania. Owing to the lack of conveyance the party, including ladies,127 words
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Article686 1915-12-02 7 Signor Luciano Magrini, the well-known Italian war correspondent, who travelled bv motor-car through the whole of Serbia from October 19 to November 1, visiting the fighting line, now cables from Salorica to the Secolo. of Milan, a most dramatic wordpicture of tho Serbian tragedy. His first message is686 words
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Article29 1915-12-02 7 Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GE »1 AN VRSION. Amsterdam, November 30. A Berlin communique states that the Bulgarians have captured Prizrend, taking 3,000 prisoners and eight guns.29 words
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Article731 1915-12-02 7 d I ho military situation confronting us j Serbia is briefly summed up by Truth mail week thus: Field-Marohal Mackeuse 1 Germany’s most successful commander, hi y crossed tne Danube at the head of tw armies, one led by a previously untried Au trian general named Koevess, and731 words
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Article765 1915-12-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. D .SULfORY FIGHTING. Petrograd, December 1. A Petrograd communique states that desultory fighting took place in the regions of Riga, Pinsk and Styr. Dvinsk: and Riga,— The Germans are u kept battering away at Dvinsk and Riga Q What exactly is the purpose765 words
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Article282 1915-12-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. I SPEECH BY MR. HONAR LAW. London, December 1. t Mr Bonar Law, Secretary of Stat 3 for 9 tho Colonies, speaking at a banquet of the Scottish Corporation a r d referring to enemy ass >rt;ons that Great Britain was not doiog her282 words
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Article581 1915-12-02 7 Germany is beaten,” is the heading of an exhaustive leader in the New York Tribune, which has keen notable for its brilliant analysis of the war’s progress. “After fifteen months of unequalled strife,” the Tribune asks, who is it that is talking of peace We in the581 words
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Article234 1915-12-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TERR FIG ARTILLERY COMBAT STEADY PROGRESS. Rome. December 1. Terrific artillery hammering is being continued uninterruptedly in the Trautino wheie, a Rome communique says that, the barracks and railway station at Levi:) were bombarded. An enemr column in Caraia was caught by the234 words
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Article397 1915-12-02 7 Chia&m&a Convicted. In the District Ceurr. before Mr. R Scott, a Chinaman named Seah Poon, was arraign ed on a charge of living wholly or pirtially cn the proceeds of immorality. The accused, who was represented by Mr S. M. Sharina, claimed trial and Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted.397 words
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Article36 1915-12-02 7 Nov 29 By Balance $2,528 23 Dec. I W. H. Thomson 14th contribution 10.00 M. Isaac .20 11. W. Rickeard monthly subscription 20.00 1 Balance $2.558 43 Amount previously acknowledged 18,558.21 Total ...$21,116.6436 words
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49 1915-12-02 7 Nov.25 By Balance ...$42,562.92 Dec. 1 W. J. M. Muirhead 120.00 R. Ross, monthly subscription 25.00 Staff of Messrs. Brown Phillips Stewart, monthly subscription 65 00 Dec. 1 Balanco 42,772.92 Remitted to London £10,000 on 24-2-15... 85,618.73 Total subscription to date ,„$128,391.6549 words
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Article497 1915-12-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. LULL BEFORE THE STORM. London, N 'VH.nhar 30, 4.45 p m. A Paris communique status that there is nothin;» to report. London, Dccuuber 1, 12.55 a.tn. A Paris comuiua’qt.e states that the day was fcnuwv and foggy with a thaw. Champagne was the497 words
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Article80 1915-12-02 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Pag >. 3. The French Onset in Artois. 4—Greek Policy and Gorman Plots. Russia and Japan. s.—Devils at Loos. Queen Mary’s Needle work Guild. The British Navy. Tin Outputs. 8. —Rubber Notos. American Opinion. Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club. A80 words
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Article828 1915-12-02 8 AeNVAL RIPOET. The following is the Annuel Report of the Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club to be presented at the Annual General Meeting which is to be held on December 14th at 4.30 p.m. at 21, Northern Road, Penang:— Labim, Membership. At the commencement of the year828 words
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Article1118 1915-12-02 8 North Hummock—Kuala Lumpve AvBEAGBS—SUMATEA PAEA AEP Si IV VAPORS PAEA. A good showing is made by North Hummock for the financial year ended June 30th. This company is an offshoot of the veteran dividend-payer, Bukit Rajah, the property of some 4,000 acres having been purchased from that conoera1,118 words
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Article287 1915-12-02 8 Germany Bleedin# to Deate. New York, Oct. 29. The Tribune, which has made a close study of war questions, declares :—Germany is already bleeding to death. Her one hope lies in being able to make peace this year. If she fails in her peace efforts her end is287 words
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1129 1915-12-02 8 Hob bus. There is an old saying which begins, "Set a sailor on horse-back," and then proceeds to describe tersely the manner and the destination of his riding. The saying is equally true when the steed is a hobby* horse. Few there are of us1,129 words
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Article116 1915-12-02 8 Penang, December 2 {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4,** 3 Credit 2/4* J 3 Documentary 2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 175 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 175 Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras116 words
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Advertisement40 1915-12-02 8 Early Colds. Be caveful of the colds you take at this time of the year. They are particularly dangerous. A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement174 1915-12-02 8 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Poppormint Cure, la 6d. WANTED A BUNGALOW. From Ist January prefer furnished. Must have electricity. Mo'crate rental. Apply No. 99, 720 c/o Strait Echo. Estate Book-keeper Wanted. COMFORTABLE POSITION, of Head Clerk, near Parit Buntar. Commencing salary $BO monthly. Address applications to174 words
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Advertisement55 1915-12-02 8 Chronic Constiption. Chamberlain’s Tablets can and do cure constipation. One or two of these tablets taken at bed time will keep the bowels open, and while doing so will invigorate the stomach and put the disordered liver in a condition to do its work in a natural manner- For sale55 words
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Advertisement237 1915-12-02 8 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Beach Btreet, Pena* f. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS237 words
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Advertisement651 1915-12-02 8 NOTICE. P er an t Penan Aerated Water Factory (PENANG BRANCH) Removed to No. 18, Leith St. ’Phone No. 570. 713 3NTOTICE. TS HEREBY GIVEN that Oh Soon Ho who has been in our employ as collector and purchaser of goods, severed his con nection with us on the 10th651 words
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Article1562 1915-12-02 9 De. E. J. Dillon - By De. E. J. Dillon. [In the course of an analysis of the Balkan situation, as it then existed, Dr. Dillon, writing towards the end of last July, reviewed the part played by Greece in the events which have led to the present crisis. His1,562 words
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Article316 1915-12-02 9 War Supplies and a Local Loan. Allahabad, Nov. 16. —The Japanese papers report that some of the Russsian War orders are expected to cover a period of five years, which may be taken as soma indication of the Russian determination to continue the struggle to a finish.316 words
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Advertisement256 1915-12-02 9 JUS’’ 7 ARRIVED. LLXkrc3ztzrr*jzz> wtrf® Mm m r u 5K S 3 > s>* S’ o r v yd», jfff O c» ST <JCo O suar^ o a rt> r o o- c/i -f o Q < 2 ct 3 £j-S <8 ®2 o .3 0) »tJ o w P256 words
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Advertisement51 1915-12-02 9 Accidents Will Happen It may be impossible to prevent an acci dent, but it is not impossible to be prepa* d for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement583 1915-12-02 9 As you love your Baby you must protect him against Summer Diarrhoea, which becomes epidemic in hot weather and carries off thousands of infants in a few weeks. The Medical Officer of Health for Manchester reports that during the past week 48 deaths of children were due to diarrhoea. 26583 words
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Article1041 1915-12-02 10 C. G. Geey - By C. G. Geey. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BOMBDROPPING. (Editor of tke "Aeroplaoc") Judging by recent French and German communiques it would appear that the different kinds of aeroplanes needed for aerial war are at last finding themselves, for the Germans refer specifically every now1,041 words
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Article1011 1915-12-02 10 WAR-TIME SPECULATION AND ITS EFFECTS. New York. This is the life, New York is singing. Broadway is itself again. Money is being thrown to the four winds. The dollars are being made so fast that there is no time to count them as they come1,011 words
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Advertisement219 1915-12-02 10 FOR SALE. ONE 12 H P. 4 SEATER ROVER, in perfect condition. Complete with spare wheel, speedometer, clock and reflector. Can be seen and tried on application. Apply E. LEES, 10, Logan Road, Penang. GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. Public Works Department, Kedah. W ANTED TWO EUROPEAN ASSISTANT ENGINEERS for the Public219 words
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Article1026 1915-12-02 11 Says the Tim—: We have received the following aecount of the landing at Suvla Bay and the subsequent fighting from an officer who took part in the operatione:— We arrived at Suvla Bay. a motley but workmanlike fleet of cruiaera, monitors, deatroyera, transports, and trawlers, just before1,026 words
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Article875 1915-12-02 11 Pkocussion or Motuibs. The effect of the rise in the cost of living in Germany due to British sea power is shown by the serious nature of the riots which took place recently at Kattowitz, Silesia, where there had been previous disturbances in August. A875 words
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Article596 1915-12-02 11 OrnouL Mivvtm. Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 9th November, 1915. Present W. Peel Esq, President, P. T. Allen, Esq. A. F. Goodrich, Esq. Absent Quah Beng Kee, Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok, Esq. Lim Eow Hong, Esq. John Mitchell, Esq. A-596 words
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Advertisement88 1915-12-02 11 Chamberlain's Couth Remedy. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature’s88 words
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Advertisement53 1915-12-02 11 DAVID CORSAR 8 SON'S Well-Known Extra %vy Canvas, No. 0. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 C«. HOTEL NORMAN. Penang's Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. ENGLISH CUISINE English Treatment LARCE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers, Colonial Secretaries, Magistrates, etc. Terms Moderate and Inclusive. Cablet NORMANS."53 words
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Advertisement1824 1915-12-02 12 off S.N.C" Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished wiih an Electrio Reading Lamp. Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service. Homeward. Date. Steamer. Connecting Due with S.S. London Nov. 27 Dec. 11 Dec. 25 Jan. 8 Jan.1,824 words
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