Straits Echo, 13 May 1918
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1918-05-13 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. 930 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, lath MAY, 1918. Single Copy, lO cents. No. HO.35 words
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Advertisement1248 1918-05-13 1 pndensed m a Milkmaid BRahp^ I wiJJ'v |ffiSSCONDElßojf|p H -wlWrUnd i i"« L 0N -> I I I IF YOU WANT COMFORT BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China GO TO TH«S Undermentioned Garage For Brand New Cara for hrw DAY AND NIGHT Telephone No 694. Telegraphic Address: HOKIMTEIK.1,248 words
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Advertisement20 1918-05-13 1 t n5^SS§-i T g lm T* <C** Ct 'On« r*i USC JSS ±s-r u "5 as jfivs E= BZ J20 words
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Advertisement62 1918-05-13 2 m ft <kr /•V t vV* c m m a *r i* A *r aw > v a ?>: V OF EVERY ffiA Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Changkols. Wire Nails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire KATZ 9 LTD. 9 (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.)62 words
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Article699 1918-05-13 3 ••Good Hunting." The patrol of our home waters bj seauroride* good hunting for the mem Clitto Roj.l N.t.l Mr Herrin ud SU a promise of greater thmg* to come. .tr»f.r the to. f,' dr proved its efficiency, and the tally ol U-boats bagged by seaplane grow, longer699 words
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127 1918-05-13 3 I ÜBBCEIFTIONB TO 3CTH A PHIL, 1918 Avplioa Amount, tions. November 1916 237 $427,760 Uscember 144 283.040 January 1917 192 243,870 Tabruary 203 331,750 March 322 246,770 April 142 314,560 May 114 264,220 June 74 159,440 July 11l 152,470 August 117 133,340 September 110127 words
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Article568 1918-05-13 3 The most pathetic feature of the war ii that while the msjority of the people of the W ,e 0D l o B ***an their ordinaiy rations, md many—including the enemy—are on the point of starvation, otbar parts of the world have a superfluity of food. Io568 words
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Article447 1918-05-13 3 Reuter’s Agency states that Lord Robert Cecil, speaking of the German menace in the East, said that Japan would taka whatever action she thought right. If Japan decided, as the mandatory of the Allianoe. to send troops to prevent the Germanisation of Siberia, he personally447 words
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Advertisement11 1918-05-13 3 tr Child-mi’h Hiking Coagh at N Great P«pp*n»i»t o«r> 1». W.11 words
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Advertisement203 1918-05-13 3 JUST ARRIVED JUST A-RIVEI b.s a motor cycles 41 H.P. CHAIN DRIVE; Inviota Motor Cycles 21 2J H.P. .IAP NGINE, LIGHT WEIGHT, 2 BPEED. Simms K.W, Magnetos ON VIEW AT ALL BRANCHES. The complete house for Cycle, Motor Cycles and Motor Car Accessories in British ‘Malaya Cycle and Carriage Co.,203 words
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Advertisement536 1918-05-13 3 I I CHINESE TOWN HALL.' notice. At the request of the Sub-Committee appointed at the Meeting at the. Chinese Town Hall on April 19, 1918, the following gentlemen have kindly agreed to undertake the obtaining of signatures to the Counter Petition to the Registration of Marriages from members of the536 words
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Article406 1918-05-13 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Eruption in LondonLondon, May 11. The march throogh London to-day of a regiment of Uoited States troops to Buckingham Palaoe where they were reviewed by the King occasioned scenes of enthusiasm unsurpassed ainoe August 1914. For miles along the route of maroh the streets were thronged406 words
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Article67 1918-05-13 4 Monday, Mat 13. Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Assiies open. Tuusdat, Mat 14. Municipal Commission, Singapore Assizes open. Wndnudat, Mat 15. Town Band, Esplanade. Victoria Jubilee R. A. Chapter, 9 pm. Fxidat, Mat 17. Town Band, Esplanade. Lodge Bootia, Installation Meeting, 6.30 p.m. Jewish Festival (Feast of Weeks.)67 words
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Article169 1918-05-13 4 Fob Bt Stbambb At. To.morrow (Tuesday)i Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 8 80 p m Colombo and United Kingdom (route uncertain) Mail E 8 80 a.m. Tongkah Renong Jin Ho 1-80 p.m; Tongkah, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui Tavoy and Moulmeln 1-80 p-ua. Eagan Datoh and Teluk169 words
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Article200 1918-05-13 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Messages Exchanged. London, May 9, 2 15 a.m. Baron Goto has exchanged messages with Mr. Balfour saying he was charged with the duties of Minister of Foreign Affairs owing < to the regrettable illness and retirement of Baron Montono. I need hardly assure you of Japan’s200 words
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Article560 1918-05-13 4 Lord Dirbj on UnityLondon, May 12, 8 30 a m. Lord Derby, British Ambassador to France, at a banquet given m his honour yesterday at Pans by the Anglo-American Press Association, conveyed a message of unity and confidence. He dealt with the unification of the Allied Command and560 words
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Advertisement344 1918-05-13 4 r—\( -~K —)t —)CPCDC 3CCDCDC r Mn Thev are all hand sewn, and only the best and most skilled workmen are employed r?h.>r manufactur e eo that every ball «n be guaranteed. The shape, finish and n quality are as perfect a. the best material and practical workmanship can make344 words
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Advertisement584 1918-05-13 4 Spellings Disappear b’T T ob in L T»»p.in gof. riKht b ing itself disappears tihi f eW Mrn Pll It is utterly useless to suff-r I t P to p., b doctor 1 hill, nd i b D yourself no better. For 1 He. you can k d a bottle584 words
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Article600 1918-05-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] WHAT SOME GERMAN S THINK. London, May 12. Further light is thrown on German doings in former Russian territories by an anmated debate in the Reichstag. Herr Noske, socialist, after pointing out that the Government has hitherto refused to state why the troops are advancing in600 words
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Article843 1918-05-13 5 Mr. B F. Bridge is appointed an assistant district judge for Penang. e m Mr. Frank Ashton-Gwatkin is appointed Assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports. Dr. E T. Khong of Ipoh is on a visit to Penang to attend the marriage of Mr. Lan Hor Thong. s843 words
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Advertisement429 1918-05-13 5 aWTTTTTTttTTTWTTWTWTTTTWWTWWWtWWWtTTW i Empire Theatre HAS THE ACE E E I OF TRUMPS. BEEN PLAYED IT WILL BB AT THB EMPIRE TONIGHT, Keeping Track of Empire cards is not onlj a fascinating recreation but trains the Mind for more serious pursuits. You must see the “RED ACE” Screened l The Master429 words
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Advertisement621 1918-05-13 5 Malayan Sales Room TO BB SOLD BT PUBLIC AUCTION OB PBITATB TRNDIR AT CHINA. STEBST GHAUT, ON WEDNESDAY, the 22nd MAY. 1918. AT 11 A.M. 1. Br Australian mare (Broken in harness and Saddle 1. Doe dart, Head Collars, and Leading Bits for ar.d 7 teta of Brand New Harneaa621 words
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Article, Illustration97 1918-05-13 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Saodays and public holidays,) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Dally Local »30 per annum* Outatatlon Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 118 per annum. Cable Address: "ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Nos. (Eoho) 089. Printing Department 303. N.lf. —AH buainaaa communication*97 words
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Article577 1918-05-13 6 The justification of Lloyd George n the matter of the charges made against him by General Maurice and the pro-Asquith party has now arrived and the Propaganda Department in its political aspect has done its work effectively by having wired out the whole of the Premier’s577 words
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Article778 1918-05-13 6 A Planter writing to the Ipoh j ournal on the development of the tia prod action, points cut that at present tin is a more important raw material to the Allies than rubber, and that miners will require a large addition to their labour foroes if they778 words
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Article64 1918-05-13 6 Member* P V and P. V. R. C are r'mirded that entries olo*e on B«turd»j, the 18 b May at noon after whiob tin e no farther entries will bi allowed, Programm<a, 20 cents eroh, can be h*d on application to the Hon. B*o. R Q M64 words
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Article1659 1918-05-13 6 The Dry Zone." The 8 oretary of the U, S N*vy has ■igned an order establishing a dry x me of five miles radius arouod all naval stations. Perhaps, and i nly perhaps, beoause there are many in the U 8. who sotff at 'awmade abstinence, the dry1,659 words
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Article27 1918-05-13 6 Laical Quotation. Tin (unrefitjpd) i« quoted here to-day at f 179 50, bu- in®»» done, in Singapore (rsfined) at $lBO 50, business done, (100 tons sold.)27 words
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Article36 1918-05-13 6 (From (hit Chen Correspondent.') London, M«y 9. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/3$ Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/2$ London, May 11. Pale Crepe 2/34 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/2$36 words
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Article75 1918-05-13 6 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. A, A. Anthony and Oompsny'i ahare list i Saturday. To-day. Mining. J o CO GQ Banvnon Valiev N L. 7/9 7/- diso. 7/9 7/3disa Deebook Dred. NL. 11 9 12/6 12/6 U 5 Kampong Kamating 47/6 49/- 49 o'J/‘75 words
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Advertisement175 1918-05-13 6 PRITCHARD’S PEKAKG. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Greatest of all Tonic Foods. Composed the entire Protein Constituent B of Milk (Casein ami Lactalbumen), combined with the Glycerophosphates of Calcium, Sodium and Magnesium. Per Per Bottle Bottle GIVES; VIT.4MTY RESTORES HEALTH For Brain, Body and Blood. YiTAFER simulates and restores the digestive175 words
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Article611 1918-05-13 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] LoodoD, May 9. Sir Douglae Haig reports that at the conclusion of the fighting on the morning of the 9th on the La Olyte—Voorm’selfl 6totor the Frecoh and British positions were com* pletelj re-established. The enemj after artillery fire launched two early local attacks611 words
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Article321 1918-05-13 7 French Communiques London, May 10. A French oommuniqul states s —There was marked reciprocal artillery sotivity on the Bailies- Montdidier front. A fairly violent artillery struggle is prooeeciog in the region cf Griveinei and between Lasaigny end Noyon. I After ao lit "me but short artillery pre« (piraHon we yesterday321 words
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Article707 1918-05-13 7 Id recognition of the skill and courage with which the British guns were served under a devastating enemy fire, the same French colonel bestowed the French Croix de Querre on a British major, pinning on the decoration in the midst of the Oae Frenoh battery fired until every707 words
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Article277 1918-05-13 7 Palestine Front. Hon Expert's ViewLondon, May 11, An Amsterdam report states that the wed-known Gemm military writer Colonel Gaedke, reviewing the war in Forwaerts points ont that if the British succeed in their object of catting the Hedjts railway, Arabia would probably be lost to Turkey*277 words
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Article115 1918-05-13 7 General Wire News Holland and Germany. London, May 11. An Amsterdam message says that the Foreign Minister in the Smond Chamber stated that the reason the Government described the reoent situation with Germany as strained, was due to the manner with whiob Germany made demands parts of whiob was immediately115 words
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Article714 1918-05-13 7 Political News I The tducdiiur. Bi'l London, May 10. I A conference of representatives of mining, I textile and other industries at the Savoy I Hotel has unanimou ly protested against th*» I clause ia the Education BUI compelling tb*I attendance of persons from 14 to 18 I years of714 words
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Article1342 1918-05-13 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] A U3EFUL OPERATION. London, M*y 10. I The Admiralty announces that an opera- I tion designed to close tbe ports of Ostend aod Z teb. ugge was successfully oomp'eteri on the night of thp 9 h M*y when an obsolete oraiser the Vindictive was sunk between1,342 words
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Article74 1918-05-13 7 The following aruoie« will be feud ea onr oataide pages 3. Seaplane* and U-Boats. War Loans I u vestment Trust of Malaja. Australis and Bhipa. Japan's Teak in the Eaat. 4. —Telegrams, 5. Telegrams. M A. P. B,—Telestrama. P. V. Field Operations. M ddleton Tia Mines. 9—lndian Ltboar. Cricket.74 words
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Article3631 1918-05-13 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE PREMIER'S SPEECH. Mr. Lloyd Georgeprooeeded, that aa regarda the extension of the front on which the Allies were involved, it was very difficult to diacuaa it without the riak of offending their susceptibilities. That waa one reaaon why he waa exceedingly aorry that the3,631 words
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Article314 1918-05-13 8 The fivld operations of the P fcnin[ v„i teers whioh were held veitanl V Un re.olted in [..oar of tbo Bl«.Vo»b°S Mir 01 LmuC The General idea was that om th« u. the 11/12i.h instant the Eaemy one Maxims, Veterans and D Coy Force) had landed314 words
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Article499 1918-05-13 8 Report op Dimctous. After writing off Depeciation amounting to $17,589 18 the year’s working shuws a profit of $61,005.22 to which has to be added $6 856.60 brought forward from the previous Account, making a total dispos* able balance of $70,861,82 From this fall to be deducted499 words
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Advertisement53 1918-05-13 8 A machine weakened in one p»rt ,o0 breaks down altogether. That i* c with auffdrera from indigestion, a 00 disheartening complaint. If J oU troubled, turn immediately to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CtRE. A ooursa of this medioine will body maohine in perfect running order. at Diapenaariea and Stores ewrywaere 8053 words
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Article855 1918-05-13 9 A u,e'-tirg of lh i Indian Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on M»j 5. Theie w.r*. j.ruea»:—“ The Controller of Labour (Mr. J. R. O A'dwortb) Chairman, the Principal Medical Officer, F: derated Malay Sta’e# (D\ C. L. Stiisom, C.M Q), Mr, W Duncan, the Honourable*855 words
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Article280 1918-05-13 9 P. C. C, vs I. R. C. The above mitcb was played a f the Esphnade last Saturday and requited ia i draw. Batting first the P.C.C lost six of their i best wickets for 71 roos. Prentu then joined Harries and quickly raised the score to 173, when280 words
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Article94 1918-05-13 9 Our Kuala Lumper correspondent wires that the death has oocurred of Mr. Malaolm Camming. M r C. M Cumming was one of the veteran planters of the F.M S., having come out before the beginning of this century te L nggi when it was a94 words
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Article90 1918-05-13 9 Messrs. L*an A Co are officially informed that the output of Ipoh Tin Dredging, Ltd during April was 420 piculs. The output of tin ore f om the Ngow property of the Biamese Tin Syndicate Ltd. for Aptil was 748 piculs. Mr. Kbaw Joo Tok informs us tbst90 words
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Article20 1918-05-13 9 Sumatra Consolidated *****, Bukil Meit«jam 43,127, Taipiog 45,220, Sunee Siput 11 963, Suogri Reyla (F.M.8.) 0,167 lb.20 words
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Article340 1918-05-13 9 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening at i p nr.; 1 Selection Bocaccio Snppe 2 Galop Toujoars Pret K tford 3 Selection Falka Cbassaigne’e 4 Walti Boaes from the Ball Docker 5 March Franklin As a result of the safety340 words
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Advertisement240 1918-05-13 9 nC DCDC 3CZ)ndDncz)C XZX D0 Weak stomachs-lhin blood stomach depends on the blood for its energy, and there can be no pe'fect digestion unless jour blood is plentiful. If jour digestion is weak you need a tonic to strengthen your blood, not a remedy ta supplant nature by endeavouring to240 words
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Advertisement50 1918-05-13 9 Whj It Sells. CbamberUin’a Ceugh Remedy is the largest selling coogb medicine in tbe world to-d*y because it doea exactly wbat a cough remedy it supposed to do. It atopa tbe ocuph by curing the cold, and doea it speed* ily and effectually. For aale by all diepebsarie* and dealer*50 words
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Advertisement482 1918-05-13 9 CHEST. THROAT A LUNG TROUBLES. The Safest and Surest Remedy is VENO'S LIQHTNINQ COUGH CURE Venos’s Lightning Cough Cara is not a mf»re cough reliever, bat a proved remedy, a g°ouine cure for every kind of cough or broocbial troable in old or young. Merit! bas made it tbe most482 words
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Advertisement476 1918-05-13 9 WANTED. bI A CHINESE CLERK for Rubber l Estate. Apply persona 11 j to GOH TAIK CHEE <fc SON. WANTED. A QUALIFIED CHINE8E LADT TEAOHER to ttaob at the “Pei Yu Girls’ School Northern Road, Penang. App'j personally or in writing to M*a. LEONG TEK KHEAN 1a., Light Street, Penang,476 words
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Article916 1918-05-13 10 Russia hss ceased (or the moment to be a European Power* Both the Baltic and Blsok Seas are praotieallj Gherman lakes. This is bad enough, bat there is worse to tell. Batam is as vital a kej position as Bagdad, and the treaty of Brest has given916 words
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Advertisement510 1918-05-13 10 TATTOOING Japanese Great Tatiooer S. M A KINO I have opened an establishment (or Tattooing at 184, Campbell Street. Ebad Officb, No. 399, North Bridge Bold, Singapore KWONC SENC 43, LEITH STREET,' PENANG, FIRST CLASS TAILORS. Moderate charges and good workmanship guaranteed, Cutter: A.H BOOST. A trial is eolicited. Penang510 words
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Advertisement88 1918-05-13 10 Chamberlain's Cngk Remedy. When 70« have a bad oold job want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effeot a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that ii pleasant to take, a remedy that eontains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature’s88 words
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Advertisement314 1918-05-13 10 LYr The Allied Governments Have Bought Over \8 f few Ml T31 n t'J TYPEWRITERS u To Equip their New Armies V Compare the work and you too will choose the ROYAL Typewriter,—the machine that makes big organizations complete. h STOCKED IN BRIEF, POLICY 8 FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE314 words
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Article1589 1918-05-13 11 Few people in America perhapa realize how completely Austria Hungary is under the domination of Germany and Kaiserism--1 There are those who think that the hand of the ieuna Government was forced by Ber- lin when the ultimatum tj Serbia was answered so reasonably by tbe1,589 words
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Article412 1918-05-13 11 “Change here fo r India” Lord Denbigh on thi 1 Clapham Junction oftik East. Lord Denbizh in a lecture on Ger many’s War Aims and tbe Dangers of a Premature Peace” said there was a great deal too much talk about British war aims, We had no war aims except412 words
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Advertisement219 1918-05-13 11 E. 0. Hotel. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912, F-M S“lndian Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911.” EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that aaaesinient returna for the preceding quarter muat be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the montha on April,219 words
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Advertisement683 1918-05-13 11 Order Under Food Control Regulations. p PURSUANCE of the powers eon* J- ferred upon the Penang Subcommittee by the Committee of Food Control under section 2 (2) of the Control of F,°d Regulations it is hereby ?Q,a red f r om and aft er May 11th 1918 until further notice683 words
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