Straits Echo, 18 January 1918
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Title Section35 1918-01-18 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THB STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. fOL- 16* $3O Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1918. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 16.35 words
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Advertisement1028 1918-01-18 1 i fhia dk rrr IK 6 iii ‘<k For Chinese NEW YEAR. I (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter.) I Paid ud Canital x»i OAO AA/t (BANKS T Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong and Shanghai Hederlandsche Handel Australia and China. Banking Corporation. Maatschappij. Send your car early to avoid diiappointment1,028 words
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Advertisement13 1918-01-18 1 La** V 5&“ fefV <'%/ ?i .tf.'lll.v n&ws*M» k- rt-ol S’ r* 8S&!i!7 dn13 words
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Advertisement73 1918-01-18 2 yC mm Zt. Jlm iZ f v Cs» ">». A ar 3 1.£lf il V r r y" ;As£ jr. 3 »;,y K' f r i V J i b-n 5>- J s>^ KsViK •s V, 5 .v- raite H SjKS ®<nl X fW; r #> i =r=><= T^ o<=73 words
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Article1141 1918-01-18 3 ihE KAISER'S SPEECHES. O.aix ukdk Ban. Th FraM»rUr HMnng mu Urt mooth Tb V ro -preventive censorship” on i«kr cte<l lhfl publication of a series of .oeuoot of l pr J egior Max Weber, of the jTtiole* Heidelberg. UoiTer»ily b 0I g articles were called Prt1,141 words
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Article1241 1918-01-18 3 An Experiment in Bomb, There is danger, says a writer in the Daily Newt, that, because of the very urgency of the problem of housing after the war, the end to be achieved may not be set sufficiently high. What we want, in our1,241 words
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Advertisement354 1918-01-18 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ALL PHRSON3 claiming refund of in recpect of dwelling homes vacant for any portions of tbe halfyear ending 31at December, 1917, are hereby reminded that such claim must be sent in to the Commissioners on or before tbe 31st day of January, 1918. Forms of petition may be354 words
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Advertisement244 1918-01-18 3 a i m r i < a I a i&jtn M FOR EFFICIENCY. I AGENTS: [R. T. REID Co., Penang. BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. I i I B I fei* THE WATERHOUSE C 6., Ltd. f INCOBPOBATBD IN THH V.S.A.) Muar, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. I a ♦♦voocooQOOOooooooooooooooooe o o o244 words
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Advertisement424 1918-01-18 3 ESTABLISHED. JS74. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company, Ltd. Incorporated is BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. R MiCfHlKSOV, ;i J Secretary S.8. F M.S. Funds exceed 130,500,000,00 Claims Paid $26,000,000.00 LOW RATES LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc. to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 158 t Beach or 86, Beach Street,424 words
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Article1018 1918-01-18 4 Another Alexander Dumas. The receut death of Dynamite Johnny O’Brien closed a loDg and adventurous career the details of which would read like romance of Alexander Dumas set in the twentieth century. It was Dynamite Johnny who. by bis blockade-runmng expeditions with moD, arm?, and ammunition, enabled1,018 words
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Advertisement175 1918-01-18 4 fisaa wtt;3S5J g iWhiteaway, Laidlaw Co. Ltd., Penang.^ 3 (INOO3POEATSD IN EN3LAND) [v] a 0 S fc?J SI SWEEPING |TWFLVE"DAY REDUCTIONS LA. i j aj d j lj J iJ. .Aa 1 •f -X--X —X-3«- ->*•+« gj| jj*jj iAifedd^sfeil^sfesfesktsfeAsfcsksksfesW STOCKTAKING i .-j EM m STARTS i B S •a Monday,175 words
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Advertisement49 1918-01-18 4 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an acoirl«nt, bat it is not impossible to be prepared (or it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment yon are prepared for almost anythin*. For sale bj all dispensaries and dealers49 words
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Advertisement315 1918-01-18 4 FOR sale. One 7 aeater Adlar Motor and one reverse in good On view at 156 Hatton Line. C r rannmg o rd er Box 1918 h c/,) Strai k Bch NOBELS EXPLOSIVES. MAGAZINES AT PENANG AND IPOH. Stocks always on hand of GELIGNITE. BLASTING GELATINE. SEXTUPLE DETONATORS ELEC Ime315 words
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126 1918-01-18 5 Subscriptions to 31st Drcbmbrr, 1917, No. of Applicitincs. November 1916 237 427.760 December 141 283,040 January 1917 192 243 870 February 201 331 990 Much 323 246 9(0 Apil 142 314,560 May 115 265.220 June 74 159,440 July HI 152,470 August 117 133 340126 words
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Article218 1918-01-18 5 Rubbrr Lands Legislation. Messrs. Brown, Phillips Stewart forward the following excerpt from the minutes of a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Chamber held on Wednesday, the 16th JiDuary, 1918, Present: —C M. Henderson, E q (DeoutyChairman) in the Chair J C. Benson, E*q.; F.218 words
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Article47 1918-01-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, January 17. At tbe Singapore Assizes yesterday John Terndrup who was charged with causing tbe death of a Japanese sailor by rash and negligent driving of a motor cycle the jury found the accused not guilty and he was discharged.47 words
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Article87 1918-01-18 5 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore January 17. The following were the prioas in the Singapore Rubber Auction to d»y Fine pile crepe $lO4 pe r picul Ribbed smoked sheet 66 do Singapore, January 18Smoked fine ribbed 93 to 97 per pioul Good ribbed 70 92 do Crepe87 words
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Article159 1918-01-18 5 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys A Co. at their second Auction Sale held this week Smoked Diamoad 1 Sheet No. 1 $B5 to $lOO per picul Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 2 68 82 do Unsmokud Sheet No. 1 59 68159 words
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Article644 1918-01-18 5 WARM PRAISE OF COLONEL GAbREIT. Another Oppicer's Letter. Another officer writing to a friend says the regiment did not reach England until (our months after it left Singapore, and it wan immediately shipped to a training cimp in France. The men weia all rather “fed up,” as644 words
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Article377 1918-01-18 5 A N*w Pictub* Show, I A new enterprise in connection with moving picture shows is being started iu Penang under the name of The Coliseum,” the premises of the Drury Lane Theatre a Hall having been acquired for this purpose by the proprietors of the Electric Polyscope Company,377 words
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Advertisement639 1918-01-18 5 AAJt SLJLSL HB H8 HB HB -ft fiOME ATTRACTION 3 For Thursday, Friday, Satuiday and Sunday, January, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th. er y film a feature in this all Star Race program EMPIRE THEATRE Business Manager Thomas Shatto. ANOTHER BIG HAUL!!! HB HS HSB -ft ki« Motion Pictnres Corpn639 words
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Advertisement424 1918-01-18 5 J j* 4 sparkling entertainment of everything. J It's a programme for Race Week Visitors. g* Electric Polyscope *8 Business Manager. *8 *8 8 Shouting To-night REELS Episode 15- The Mjsterj of the Brass Bound Chest 2 partsj ~W From 16 The fight for Paradise Vallej 2 17 Border Wolves424 words
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Article, Illustration98 1918-01-18 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local $BO per annum. Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB per annum. Cable Address: ”~ECHO PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 343. A. B. —All businesa98 words
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Article1282 1918-01-18 6 War is made nowadays both by military and economic means- It is only natural that Englishmen wish to capture Germany's trade, partly with a view to weakening her resistance, partly in order to punish Germany and to benefit themselves for the enormous losses in1,282 words
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Article26 1918-01-18 6 (From Oar Own Correspondent London, Janaary 16. The prices in the London Rabbor Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/41 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/4J26 words
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Article982 1918-01-18 6 Mr. WO. Maxwell, C.M.G., returned to Singapore by the mail this morning. Mr, Francis I. Hill, of Messrs Huttenb.cb Bros, and Oo Peraog, has been on a business visit to Kula Lumpur, The Hon. Mr. Eu Tug Sen did not return to Kinta with Mr. Couog Tbye982 words
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Article982 1918-01-18 6 Thought for the Day, Yes,” said Stipan Lanovitoh •‘there is a God in Heaven, and He is angry with Russia.”—r q Pmi The Sowers,” ch, 19, The Week’s Sinkings. There is a satisfactory dron in u. “sinkings” this week to atotafofVt! Bril »k recorded since the opening of982 words
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Advertisement198 1918-01-18 6 MOSAIC TILES. TI1E BEST THING FOB YOUR FLOOR CHEAP /tnd LASTING and ARTISTIC IN APPEARANCE. IMPROVE WITH USE. A room 10 feet by 10 feet will only require 225 Tiles. We can lay them for you at moderate prices. Hundreds of patterns to choose from. WE SOLICIT YOUR INQUIRIES! hPPLY198 words
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Article693 1918-01-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] admiralty returns a Satisfactory Reduction LondoD, January 16, 7 p m k jmiriltv announces that the arrivals Tbfl tJw ek numbered 2,106 —tr— -i 184 Total 4,290 ,Dd l 0 UDder «o.aooe-sfolly -tucked. T,o fi.bioft boat, were .nek. L, following i- the li.t of einkirgs693 words
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Article558 1918-01-18 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GOVERNMENT’S ATTITUDE. No Official Recognition. London, January 16. In the House of Commons, replying to questions enquiring as to our attitude towards the Bolshevik Government, Mr. A J. Balfour, Seoretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that Britain bad not recognised the present administration558 words
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Article590 1918-01-18 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ACUTE BITUATIDN. An Ultimatum Delivered. L mdoD, January 16, II 50 a m. A cable from Petrograd states that the Rumanian Minister and a few other Rumanians were released on Tuesday afternoon. The Russian Charges London, January 16, Ipm. A cable from Petrograd reports that590 words
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Article719 1918-01-18 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A Republic Proclaimed S?OCkVo'u) J .flUary 16. The Ukrainian Information Bureau announces that n has proclaimed itself an autonomous republic alii d to the Russian Republic and has appointed a provisional government. [Turkistan cr Turrbstan is the immense territory which lies to the east of the719 words
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Article119 1918-01-18 7 STAR CHAMBER METHOD 3.” Sir John Bnoknill’i Strong Remarks (From Our Oum Correspondent.) Singapore, January 18. At the Assites here yesterday the Chief Justice referred strongly to the fact that an accnsed was unable to obtain the attendance ©f. witnesses whom he desired to call. It seemed119 words
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Article454 1918-01-18 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] INTERPELLATION IN PARLIAMENT, Sound Government Majority. Paris, January 15, la the Chamber of Deputies a Socialist Interpellation assartid that the s a a-ches made in Italy in connection with the C »illaux affair wjre illegal became the accused were absent. Toe Pr.mler, M. C jonaacjau454 words
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Article65 1918-01-18 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to*day at $133, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $133.50, no business done, aud in London at £294 10 and at £290 three months, Messrs, Boustead Co inform us thit the following were the quotations for Rubber on spot in65 words
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Article218 1918-01-18 7 The following articles will be louod on our outside pages Pages. 3.—German Censor and D mocracy.” The Town Home of the Future. 4 —Dynamite Johnny O’Brieo. s.—Saropshires in Actio?'. The Coliseum. War Inaos Investment Trust of Malaya. P- Casmber of Commeic'. Penang Rubber Auction. 8. —Penang Tu:f Club. F218 words
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Article782 1918-01-18 7 APPEAL TO MALAYA FOR HUTS. Thh Governor’s Litter. The Sign of the Rad Triangle (Y M.C.A.) >s a familial objeot on all our fighting fronts. It means comfort and inspiration for our troops and all that expert and kindly hands can do to alleviate the782 words
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Article77 1918-01-18 7 RUBBER LANDS BILL. UnofiELolal OppositionC From Our Own Correspondent,") Kuala Lumpur, January 17. At the meeting of the Federal Council to-day the Rubber Lands Alienation (Restriction) Amendment Bill was passed in a much amended form, the two Uocffioiala present, Messrs. Kindersley and Hampshire, voting against the measure as77 words
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Article1747 1918-01-18 8 JANUARY MEETING. J SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. L Close Finishes. The sky vai overcast about an hour I before the first race and it was then feared I that rain would mar the success of the afternoon. It did rain slightly before the firat event but it blew1,747 words
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Article788 1918-01-18 8 SATURDAY, 19th JANUARY, 1918. I. The Visitors’ Purse.—2 30 pm, Value 1400. A Handicap for all Ponies that have run at the meeting. Entranoe Fee $2O. Distance Race Course. The Emerald Kongsi’s c m Roumania ...10. 0 Mr. “Nom de Plume’s” bam Oh La La 9.12 Mr. “Portfire’s”788 words
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Article669 1918-01-18 8 PENSION REGULATIONS. Likelihood of Impobtant Changes. There is a likelihood, rumour has it, that there will be some changes in the Govern- ment pension regulations in the near future. 1 There have been many representations frjm various branches of the service claiming that certain privileges669 words
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Article228 1918-01-18 8 Lawn Tennis Tournament, The following ties have been fixed for Sunday, 20(h January Single Handicap B—(unfinished) Teik Ho<k 15 1 vt Tuck Shin—15 3 Oju Saik 15 3 vt Joo Kooi—30; Cbye Khim 15 vt Hor Tong+ 15.2. The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday, 23rd228 words
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Article1341 1918-01-18 8 COMPANY’S BEST YEAR. 8 8 Annual General Meet no. The fifth annual general meeting of J Wearne Bros, Ltd., was held tit the rpgi«rerrd offices of the company, 209 212. O ch»ri at noon to-day, says the Strait» Time» of Wednesday. The Chairman, Mr. C. F- F.1,341 words
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Article48 1918-01-18 8 Friday, January 18. Town Band, Esp’anade. Saturday, January 19. Penang E*c< s. Sunday, January 20. Second after Epiphany. Monday, January 21. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Agnes Legislative C mncil Meeting, Singapore. Wednesday, January 23. Town Bind, E-plan&de. Thurbday. January 24. Selangor Turf Oiub, Entries Close.48 words
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Article542 1918-01-18 8 Holland Amorin* a Plantations 590.fi64, Si P-tre Pare 31,921. Netherlands Lmekit 18,289 lb. 8 The tin dredging returns in this country, says the Bangkok Times, continue steadily to increase. Two dredging companies hart been at work at, Pukat for six years. Lut year (BE- 2459-) the number542 words
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Advertisement50 1918-01-18 8 Why It Bells. Cbamhe-lain’s Cough Remedy is tbp l*rgft.t seilir g coach medicine in the world to-day because it does exactly what a oou?h remedy is t>uppo«ed to do. It atopa the cough by caring the cold, and does it ?peedily and effectually. For 6ale by all dispensaries and dealers.50 words
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Article2407 1918-01-18 9 J3 Dividend. 6 o Namb<! cf cfl ►> d, *< 0 Capitalikar* i issued. U 1 last ftnanfar sarrsnt Haas. C e Z 0 «0 err HH Ph S eiai year. /aar. M a CD a RUBBER—BOLLAK SHARKS. 9 cts. 9 ets WJ 12*. «00 1*0 0*K) 1 i2,407 words
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Advertisement255 1918-01-18 9 '^< > <y^XyX>0<XXXXXXXXKX*XX><>0<X» BORDKN’S MILK PRODUCTS f the BEST FOR CHILDREN a ADULTS. p ‘‘Eagle Brand” Condensed Milk. i “Cow Brand” Sterilised Milk, St. Charles Evaporated Cream, i Peerless Evaporated Cream. Obtainable at:— 2% kmwSS LL .«•'i BOR vvm im. 'I l r, PO»it„,n. «och k*** Ll’*- i '’V.l’w-’P* CONDENSE?255 words
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Article1903 1918-01-18 10 Food thi one i re-occupation. i Tbe Aust.Ln c-pital bis always had reputation of being ono of the gayest and most light-hearted cities in Europe, and it has not entirely changed its character even now, but to the keen observer there are many curious and1,903 words
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Advertisement81 1918-01-18 10 Occasional spell* of Fever maj be said' to be the inheritance of all who come to the Tropios. As an easement and to quickly break them down and restore the body temperature to normal there is nothing better than WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A dose or two of this medicine81 words
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Advertisement49 1918-01-18 10 Why It Sells. Cbamberlain’a Cough Remedy ia the larg<-6t sellirg cough medicine in the wor'd to-day because it does exactly what a oough remedy ia supposed to do. It atopa the cough by curing the cold, and doea it speedily and effectually. For sale by all diepenaariea and dealera,49 words
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Advertisement159 1918-01-18 10 Since the egan The Allied Governments Have Bought Over ROYAL TYPEWRITERS 'ftp To Equip their New Armies Compare the work and you too will choose the ROYAL Typewriter, —the machine that makes big organizations complete. STOCKED IN BRIEF, POLICY 8 FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE IMPORTERS AND COMPANY. OM I159 words
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Article1949 1918-01-18 11 A Study in Conscibnon ind Libbbty A country which ia fighting (or freedom abroad should be very careful to maintain freedom at home. The test of freedom ia the treatment of those who differ from us. We can all be free easily enough as long as1,949 words
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Advertisement608 1918-01-18 11 IDnCDUC DC»' BE PREPARED TO FIGHT. v.tnrei* lwa Ti fighting to kesp ns well. Under normal conditions the health within °nr bodies keep the disease germs in subjection They en ti r e)y but they are kept harmless. J "some Indisowtion in diet and the digestion ia upset; overwork er608 words
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Advertisement328 1918-01-18 11 Ycu can do it yourself. If you know any one who suffer», if you suffer yourself in the relentless grip of rheumatism, if your joints are stiff or swollen, your muscles weakened, or your limbs drawn out of shape, if you suffer from headache, neuralgia, sciatica or other bodily tortures,328 words
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Advertisement1795 1918-01-18 12 p. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (TJndei jContraet with Hi* Majesty's Government.) The Cempany’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF. BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombey-[aa. opportunity offer* »md as far a* modation is1,795 words
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