Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 October 1927
1927-10-21
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-10-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 242. VOL. LXXXV. FRIDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 1027. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement428 1927-10-21 1 HOCK SENG Co. \'os. 16 and 18 Beach Street, PENANG. General Merchants and] Commission Agents. jgegrapluc Address: Hock Seng, Peung. Hr E== Eil A s k *k e Sole jg JkMfflL Bell’s “Biqsix” Everite I jff Corrugated Asbestos-Cement Roof Sheeting Price Complete $1,295. <w made with British PORTLAND cement. |U428 words
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Advertisement16 1927-10-21 1 T. NAGATA (BROTHERS DENTISTS. IcW Office: Kext to the Sispemry ;> Mi Off® S2> Leith Stat. WWVhF16 words
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Article537 1927-10-21 2 Peer Claims Share of £2,500,000. THE Daily Express says that Viscount Bangor, of Castle Ward, Co.. Down, Ireland, has become one of the petitioners to the Crown in the claim to a fortune estimated at £2,500,000, left by Maria UEoine, a certified lunatic, who died in537 words
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Advertisement1587 1927-10-21 2 POSITIONS VACaNT. AUCTION.NOTICES. Required for large commercial office I NOTICE OF SALE, j R. S. A. M. in Penang qualified Stenographer, Chinese preferred. Good salary to competent mao. Apply with copies of testi- SUPREME COURT OF THE STRJUTS □rft A NQ BRANCH monials to Box No. 516, c/o Pinang SETTLEMENTS1,587 words
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Advertisement194 1927-10-21 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Assessment List 1928. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List containing the annual valuation of and rates to be levied on all houses, buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town, Penang, for the year 1928 is open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the194 words
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Advertisement580 1927-10-21 2 ii I' j Important Notice excellent quality of B.S.A. Bicycles has established for these machines a world-wide reputation, and has led other manufacturers to advertise and sell cheaper machines as being BSA. Pattern.” The public are warned that bicycles sold as B.S.A. Pattern are not the products of B.SA. Cycles580 words
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Article771 1927-10-21 3 DOES BRITAIN WANT TO WIN Where We Lead. A SERIES of articles recently appeared in which the writers put forward schemes by which Great Britain could in time win the Olympic Games.” I am not quite sure what these enthusiastic gentlemen quite mean by winning the Olympic771 words
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Article450 1927-10-21 3 U. S, Circus Owner’s £12,000,000. Americans like entertainment, and are willing to pay for it. as the fortunes of the twelve richest showmen in America show. At the head of the multi-millionaires is the successor of the great Barnum, John Ringling, whose smaller circus was amalgamated with the450 words
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Article159 1927-10-21 3 An historic incident of the FrancoPrussian War of 1870 has been recalled by the presentation to the city of Stras bourg of the white flag which was hoisted over the Cathedral on the 25th September, 1570, in token of the surrender of the city to the invaders.159 words
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Advertisement180 1927-10-21 3 A delicate Boy Kalzana is the building material of all body cells. A lack of calcium in water and food, may lead to many serious complaints like anaemia, tooth decay, rickets, scrofula and general weakness. A well-known physician. Dr. R. L. Kollewijn, writes A calcium deficiency it very common in180 words
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Advertisement38 1927-10-21 3 ATTENTION. If yon wish to SELL and secure HIGHEST MARKET VALUE OR. TO BUY. VALUE or MORTGAGE GOOD PROPERTIES CONSULT US. A, DENNYS, Licensed Valuers'and l Auctioneers, >22a, Beach Street, Penang. PROPRIETORS OF THE BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS.38 words
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Advertisement361 1927-10-21 3 —tfiZ, o r- o 1 ssjHOi i j IJ.) lU L S' w II vH ?3I s MINE 1 This has nothing to do with tin, but is the title of the sweetly tuneful foxtrot played by the Waldorf Astoria Orchestra. You must hear 1 this number. OTHER GOOD DANCE361 words
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Miscellaneous215 1927-10-21 3 From Thursday, 20th to Sunday, 23rd. Harold Lloyd in “Hot Water” 6 Reels A Cyclone of Comedy You’ll shriek with joy You’ll howl until you’ll feel like rolling on the ground and kicking your heels at the sky. Funny Why, you can’t know what fun is until you have seen215 words
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Article584 1927-10-21 4 J2lst ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE. Links With Nelson. fTTAO-DAY is the 121st anniversary oL g Trafalgar. There are two ships still in existence which took part in that great battle. One is Nelson’s own flagship, ths Vicfory, which wi'l doubtless be pre--served as long as is humanly584 words
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Article171 1927-10-21 4 The Old Bridge House, one of the few surviving relics of the old market town of Ambleside, is to be sold by auction. It is a Lake- District landmark, known to thousands of visitors. This picturesque house is one of the smallest in England. It171 words
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Article542 1927-10-21 4 Germ of Oriental Music. Although there are signs of a coming t han J U 6 are still apt to re,ar/b'^' 9 music as being retrograde, f or tai that it has a tradition stretchin/r Q L g for many thousands a years Egyptian m»542 words
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Advertisement298 1927-10-21 4 E.R i<j Ml h j ■’Twhass fia, w 7 es>/s I wl y **^*^y^** y i -<w*'£^£^*^6 j^ > l lir >X>--2y Cxquisite Pianist I X w' *B I Wonderful fingers that can draw from mute 1 strings and keyboard the most exquisite 1 harmonies; Paderewski has enriched the world298 words
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Advertisement185 1927-10-21 4 i z d V* MOTHER’S HELP AND THE CHILDREN S FRIENDM hen father brings home B a^-' s Tablets there are no misgivings on ther’s part or fears and tears on of the children, because mediu o^ 1 nnd medicine-taking become but P' e i pastime in the home where185 words
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Article1682 1927-10-21 5 Gf] correspondent writes in reference to the article on money lending in Malaya which appeared in The Pinang Gazette of yesterdays issue that nothing on earth can turn thirty dollars interest on a loan of o ne hundred dollars into a seventy-two, nor even into a sixty,1,682 words
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Article327 1927-10-21 5 “Mr. What’s-His-Name.” The Banvard Comedy Company brought a successful season to an end with the presentation last evening at the Town Hall of the comedy, Mr. What’s-His-Name,” Seymour Hick’s hit from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. It is discribed as a difficulty in three acts,” and a difficulty it327 words
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Article186 1927-10-21 5 SECOND MARRIAGE CEREMONY 13 YEARS AFTER FIRST. It has just become publicly known that on April 26 last, at a register office at Chichester, Sir Archibald Hamilton, of Paisley Cottage, Selsey, who is a Mahommedan. was married to Miss Lilian Maud Austen, a builder’s daughter. Lady Hamilton, who186 words
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Article86 1927-10-21 5 FINE REDUCED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 21. When several Indian shopkeepers in Johore Bahru appealed before Mr. Justice McCabe-Reay against the fine of $5O for having in their possession obscene photographs, Counsel said that only the other day in Singapore, a magistrate held that the86 words
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Article99 1927-10-21 5 PENANG ARRANGEMENTS. We are asked by Mrs. P. J. Sproule to give publicity to the intention on the part of those responsible for the Poppy Day collections to have a public wreath this year. Collecting boxes will be placed at all the principal shops, so that anybody wishing99 words
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Advertisement186 1927-10-21 5 Graham Brothers r> T T/IT7* O sold by dodge brothers I DEALERS EVERYWHERE Jsow Qosts Low costs are a feature of Graham Brothers Trucks, Commercial Cars and Buses throughout their long, profitable lives. Initial cost is extremely low for such high quality because Graham Brothers build more trucks than any186 words
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4293 1927-10-21 6 Record Of Excellent Year’s Work. Resident Councillor On Progress. 111th Anniversary Of School’s Foundation. THE annual distribution of prizes at the Penang Free School took place to-day in the school hall. It was the 111th anniversary of the foundation of the school. The Resident4,293 words
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Advertisement159 1927-10-21 6 hadtotF BABYW Eczema Over Head and Face. Cuticura Healed. “My baby had eczema when be was about six weeks old. It with a little red patch, and ®P r until it was all over one side 0 head and face. Sometimes it wo be wet and then would dry up159 words
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Article500 1927-10-21 7 New Rules Gazetted. By a Notification appearing in a supplement to the F. M. S. Government Gazette dated October 19, Rules 6 to 19 inclusive under the Rubber (Restriction) Enactment are rescinded, and new Rules substituted. The following scales (subject to ensuing provisions) are set down for the assessment500 words
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Article212 1927-10-21 7 PENANG OCTOBER 21, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom Gloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. as on Copra Sundried $12.09 buvers 18/10/27 Rattans 11.15 sale? Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail212 words
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Article543 1927-10-21 7 BLAKE Co’s SHARE REPORT. Singapore, October 19. Tin opened with an appreciable rise on Saturday but eased hack again during the week and closes 27/6d down for three months, on balance According to cabled advices it is suggested that the wnrld price of tin should be stabilized at £3OO per543 words
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Article176 1927-10-21 7 BOUSTEAD CO. LTD. RGBBER SALES DEPARTMENT. Penang, October 19. A much firmer tone has been evident since last re porting and prices have improved during the week. London stocks are increased again and are now 70,916 tons, 749 tons higher than last week, yet more interest has been shewn on176 words
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Article103 1927-10-21 7 The following are the latest quotations for to-day:— Buyers. Sellers. Tins. Taipings 1.17| 1.20| Souths .74| .76 Rantau Prefs. 1.62 1.65 Laruts 21/- 22/Norths 1.12| 1.14 Talams 1.17$ 121 Ulu Piahs .85| Tejahs 23/- 24/Mambaus 1.37 i 140 Hitams .76 .79 B. Padangs .53i .54 Hong Fatts103 words
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Article92 1927-10-21 7 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Allenbys 2.70 2.80 Bassetts 1.10 1.20 B. Katils .90 .95 Changkats 7.25 7.50 Mentakabs .51 .53 Pajams 2.20 2.30 Sandycrofts 2.00 2.20 U. Malaccas 2.07| 2.12| Tins. Batu Caves 1.30 Hitams .72| .77 A Johans -17 i92 words
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Article104 1927-10-21 7 The following are our latest quotations To-day. Buyers. Sellers. Bangrins 30/- 30/6 ex B. Padangs .53 .54 Batu Caves 1.28| Harbours 13.15 13.25 Hong Fatts .92 ,93i Huey Yots Prefs. 30/6 31/Jelapangs 40/6 41/Kinta Dredges 1.37 i 1.40 Kuchais 2.07| 2.12| Linguis 1.75 1.80 Laruts 21/6 22/Mambaus104 words
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Article115 1927-10-21 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 834th. auction on Wednesday, when there was Catalogued 1,254,035 lbs. 559.83 tons. Offered 925.53 lbs.; 413.18 tons. Sold 725,337 lbs.; 323.8 tons. Spot. London I B 4d&. New York 34« cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per115 words
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Advertisement61 1927-10-21 7 jK mmiiilM 1 TriJiiTTl H I r 111 'IIIIMI MMM—' do your share FOR POPPY DAY GO TO THE THEATRE ROYAL ON THE 16” NOV. I A SPECIAL PROGRAMME HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR YOUR BENEFIT. Syd. Ohaplin. in Oharley’s Aunt. Larry Semon Girl in. the Limousine. Richard Talmadge Youth and61 words
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Article545 1927-10-21 8 While the Government of the Union of South Africa has been making a fool of itself over its childish, disloyal, and narrow-minded Flag Bill, gallant little New Zealand has forged another link in the chain of loyalty which binds the British colonies and dominions to the Empire. By545 words
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Article312 1927-10-21 8 The annual report of the International Health Board of the Rockefeller Foundation has been issued, and shows the progress which may be accomplished in preventive medicine by highly-organised research. During the past year the Board took part in public health work of various kinds in eighty-eight States312 words
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Article206 1927-10-21 8 THOMPSON—STRACHAN. A wedding of considerable local interest took place at St. George’s Church, Penang yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr. Charles Albert Joseph Shelley-Thompson, of the Penang Harbour Board, only son of Mrs. Shelley-Thompson, Butterworth P. W. and the late Mr. A. J. Shelley Thompson of206 words
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Article1402 1927-10-21 8 Jin Intimate Jsife of Queen Mary. NEW BOOKS BY WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS. (From Our Own Corresyondent.) London, September 29. Royal biographies, written in the lifetime of their subjects, are usually of a particular type and the product of a special class of writer. Bat a Royal biography of an1,402 words
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Article39 1927-10-21 8 Four and twenty Yanke es, thirsty and Motored up to Canada, to get a drink of rye When the rye was opened they ai becan to sing Who the Hell is Coolidge, God Save the King.39 words
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Article54 1927-10-21 8 The following new books have 1 received at the Library t-rud The Letter’ll of Gertrude Bell, E 1 by Lady Eell, 2 Vols. n Life in Regency and Early Times, by F. Beresford ChancellorMeet Mr. Mulliner, by P. G. Woden' The Quest of Youth, bv Jeffery rar.w Tarboe,54 words
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Advertisement169 1927-10-21 8 J Peter F. Heering ]> ESTABLISHED 1818. ]i ;1 The Original Copenhagen <J IE Cherry Brandy, jl SLiJb i Ml ’i jLyl By appointment to <[ H. M. King George V |s?and to the Royal IXMUVT9 I;> Danish Court. I' Sheering®! ;> teßifflg ;i Stocks always on nano. i j169 words
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Advertisement74 1927-10-21 8 E>. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Satu r d a y —E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert evory other Sunday. c= x se= st xskx sk son xca xaaa 3 N X Try J j THE 1 '5 x NATURAL f x74 words
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Miscellaneous25 1927-10-21 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water, Low W iter. 10.21 a.m. 4.38 a.m. 11.11 p.m. 4.46 p.m. Tomorrow. 10.55 a.m. 5.13 a.m. 11.32 p.m. 5.21 p.m.25 words
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Article, Illustration314 1927-10-21 9 —Rugby Radio Service. His Part in the War. VISCOUNT ROTHERMERE’S REMARKABLE TRIBUTE. UNVEILING OF “LA DELIVRANCE.” Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal leader, unveiled at Finchley, a statue “La Delivrance” presented Viscount Rothermere, who characterised it as symbolising the ffliej experienced when the allied armies of France and—Rugby Radio Service. - 314 words
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Article130 1927-10-21 9 —Reuter. “ADELAIDE” ARRIVES AT SUVA TO INVESTIGATE. Suva (Fiji Islands), October 20. Ti e Australian Cruiser Adelaide has ‘nchored at Sinarango, near the scene of mnrders, and has established a base for operations against the tonrderere. The crimes are reported to have been fcrried out by•—Reuter. - 130 words
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Article69 1927-10-21 9 >. "‘Liei excess of receipts over EXPENDITURE. Paris, October 20. witi Camber Finance Committee has i n t L ,ravvn practically all the amendments Ho/. U igv t to which M. Poincare took option. Th t P( j reBt ilt is that the budget, as reporWwim Co,UUiittee>. "‘Liei - 69 words
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210 1927-10-21 9 Renter. INFLUENCE OF MALAYAN INTERESTS NO I TO ADVOCATE COMBINATION FOR COLLECTIVE SELLING. BIG CONFERENCE TO BE HELD. A Tin Producers* Control Board has been set up in London, as a result of a series of private meetings of directors and others with tin producingRenter. - 210 words
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Article116 1927-10-21 9 —Reuter. THOUSANDS OF TONS FLOWING UNCHECKED. Bagdad, October 21. The new oil-strike at Kirkuk, which commenced at the beginning of thia week is flowing with undiminished pressure, and so far has proved impossible to stop. Fifty thousand tons of oil flowed into the surrounding galleys—Reuter. - 116 words
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102 1927-10-21 9 —Rugby Radio Service. PRESENTED WITH HUGE CHERRYWOOD PIPE. London, October 20. Mr. Stanley Baldwin opened the new biological building of Birmingham University which c mferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. He had an enthusiastic reception. At the conclusion of the proceedings,—Rugby Radio Service. - 102 words
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Article121 1927-10-21 9 i— Reuter. DRAGGING ON AN UNDIGNIFIED QUARREL. London. October 20. A striking comment on the controversy aroused by the Bishop of Birmingham’s letter has been made by the Bishop of Lichfield in a letter to his diocese in which he repudiates the strange idea that the Churchi—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article220 1927-10-21 9 The League’s Influence. SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN AND FUTURE WAR. MADE MORE DIFFICULT. Sir Austen Chamberlain, speaking at Colchester, said that the League of Nations had made war more difficult, and the League was still growing in influence and power. The League teas justifying itself and220 words
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Article112 1927-10-21 9 .—Reuter. APPALLING CHILD MARRIAGE FIGURES. Bombay, October 21. Supporting the Bill he is introducing in the Bombay Legislative Council for preventing early marriages among Hindus, Mr. Jadhav states that there are now in the Bombay Presidency, 74.00) married children under the age of five years, of whom 3,500.—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article116 1927-10-21 9 —Rugby Radio Service. AUTOMATIC WIND INDICATOR AT CROYDON. London, October 20. An automatic wind indicator is being erected above the control tower which dominates Croydon aerodrome. It will be connected with a number of pens in the room at the bas* 1 and the pens will—Rugby Radio Service. - 116 words
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45 1927-10-21 9 CAPTAIN CHALLE’S FLIGHT. Buenos Aires, October 20. Coste’s aeroplane has arrived ten days after leaving Paris. The city was befltgged and a huge crowd was most enthusiastic. Reuter. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, October 20. Captain Challe has departed for Saigon.45 words
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180 1927-10-21 9 cumstances. Rugby Radio Service. NO CHANGE ON NOVEMBER 1. MACHINERY OF PRESENT SCHEME 10 BE OVERHAULED. COLONIAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT. The Colonial Office announces that no change will be made on November 1 in the regulations governing the export of rubber from Ceylon and Malaya. Thecumstances.—Rugby Radio Service. - 180 words
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Article98 1927-10-21 9 ,—Reuter. LARGE MONETARY GIFTS. New York, October 20. The project to excavate Agora in Athens has been made practical by a concession granted by th* Greek government, and a gift of £500,000 by an anonymous American philanthropist to the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Other,—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article76 1927-10-21 9 —Reuter. COOLIDGE DECLINES TO ACCEPT NOMINATION. Washington, October 20. The hopes of the Republicans that President Coolidge, despite his recent statement, would accept nomination for Presidency again next year, have received a decided set back. Senator Fess, who repeatedly asserted that President Coolidge would be renominated next year,—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article36 1927-10-21 9 Vale. BRILLIANTLY ENTERTAINED. Paris, October 21. King Fuad of Egypt was formally received by President Doumerge and was brilliantly entertained. Speeches at the function emphasised the imperishable friendship between France and Egypt.—Vale. - 36 words
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Article38 1927-10-21 9 ,—Reuter. REAR ADMIRAL TWEEDIE TAKES OVER. Shanghai, October 20. Rear-Admiral H. J. Tweedie this morning took over the post of R^ar-Admiral to the Yangtse station from Rear-Admiral Cameron, who is leaving for home next Tuesday.-,—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article27 1927-10-21 9 ARRIVAL IN LONDON. London, October 21. The first detachment of the .Army Reservists from Shanghai have arrived in London. They belong to the Cameronians.27 words
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Advertisement16 1927-10-21 9 Monday being the Hindu festival of Deepavali, there will be no issue of the tPinang gazette.16 words
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Advertisement264 1927-10-21 9 *l* I Presents for Friends at Home. 8 1 I FINEST ORANGE PEKOE TEA. J 51b. Tin Lined Wooden Chests $lO-50 t 81b. do. do. $l6-50 t 101 b. do. do. $2O-00 •T* 201 b. do. do. $37-50 a Prices include Hom 1 duty and fr-*e delivery to any address264 words
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Article610 1927-10-21 10 Co-Operative Society’s Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) AJor Star, October 18. The fourth annual general meeting of the Kedah Co-Operative Thrift and Loan Society was held-on Sunday afternoon last at the premises of Subordinate Civil Service Association with the President, Che Mohd. Sain Ariffin. the second Magistrate, in610 words
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Article102 1927-10-21 10 Fifteen non-commissioned officers of the Regular Army, three Malayans and two natives of Iraq were among a new junior division of 170 cadets who joined the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, on the 2nd September. The N.C.O.’s have been specially recommended by their commanding officers as suitable102 words
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Article660 1927-10-21 10 Death of Noted Bandit. In the days of the Turk the profession of bandit was a popular one in all the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Bad roads, corrupt administration, and the enmity of the whole people towards the oppressive foreign administrators made it as safe as660 words
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Article277 1927-10-21 10 U.S. BUSINESS MAN’S ADVICE. Modesty Spoiling Trade. The establishment by the British and American Governments of a joint committee to create understanding between the English-speaking peoples of the world was urged by Mr. W. F. Malloy, a prominent New York business man, in a talk with a277 words
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Advertisement393 1927-10-21 10 NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST DISEASE ci e f? ic w sciences G!FT H) HUMANITY INDIA’S EMINENT MEDICAL AUTHORITY’S INDEPENDENT REPORT ON PHYLLOSAN I The Remarkable Medical Discovery By Dr. E. Buergi. (Professor of Med cine ar th- University of Berne) The Indian Medical Gazette”, the most eminent medical authority in India,393 words
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Advertisement171 1927-10-21 10 REDS j Keds Keds 0 KEDS is undoubtedly the best known brand of canvas rubber soled i: shoes in the ii i: world to-day. i: More people ask for :i I KEDS. More people I wear KEDS. And more people are pleased with H I KEDS. Hi OBTAINABLE FROM ALL171 words
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Article473 1927-10-21 11 JUDGMENT IN COMPLICATED ESTATE CASE. Mr. Justice Prichard’s Findings. IX the Penarg Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Prichard delivered ju igment in the case in which Lim Eow Hooi applied for the setting aside of a document by which he sold hisshare of his fiber’s estate for473 words
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Article79 1927-10-21 11 NEGRI SEMBILAN’S TWO WIRES. The P.C.C. received a wire yesterday saying that Negri Sembilan were unable to rais» a team for to-morrow’s match on the Esplanade. A wire was sent stating that arrange ment were made and a reply received stating that they were able to make the79 words
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Article51 1927-10-21 11 SCHOOLMASTERS DEFEAT P. R. C. In a league hockey match on the Free School ground yesterday, the Penang Schoolmasters’ Athletic Association defeated the Recreation Club by three goals to nil. The winners wtre faster and showed better combination. Result. P. S. A. A. 3 P. R. C.51 words
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Article52 1927-10-21 11 FOURTEEN CHINESE CHARGED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 21. An official enquiry has been held at ihe Perak River Hydro-Electric Company’s dam si’e at Cbendernh. in connection with the recent fracas between </hinege and Indian labourer», resulting m fourteen Chinese being arrested on a -charge52 words
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Article26 1927-10-21 11 Fate. Paris, October 21. bhe French Hi ports for the first nine months of 1927 totalled 33,529,000.000 francs and ths exports, *40,283,000 francoFate. - 26 words
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Article404 1927-10-21 11 MUI-TSAI CRUELTY CHARGE. Evidence for the Defence. THE case in which Lim Joo Tee, a Chinese nonya, was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to a Chinese girl named Huat Im. at 36, Aboo Sittee Lane on September 10. was continued before Mr. 8. N. King in the404 words
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Article149 1927-10-21 11 SINGAPORE MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, October 21. The Straits Settlements Association Committee has decided to appoint a committee to enquire into the method of procedure in electing representatives to the Municipal Commission. The Secretary has been instructed to write to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs149 words
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Article185 1927-10-21 11 At an extraordinary general meeting of the Crescent Football Club held at premises No. 105, Mac Alister Road on the 16’h iustant the following were elected officebearers —Patron Dr. A. O. Merican; Honorary Members Messrs. P. K. Shakarai Rowther, M. A. Merican, S. H. O Merican, Syed185 words
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Article116 1927-10-21 11 Reuter. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT AGREEMENT. Geneva, October 20. The International Conference upon trade barriers had an animated discussion on the draft agreement which showed that generally the French, German and Italian delegates favour a clear, precise convention, involving a restricted number of States, while the BritishReuter. - 116 words
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Article93 1927-10-21 11 LARGER POLICE AND MILITARY FORCES. The Hague, Ociober 21. The estimates for the Dutch East Indies next year provide for larger police and military forces so that order can better be assumed and Communist risiags prevented. It is proposed to increase Infantry, Cavalry, Technical Troops93 words
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Article55 1927-10-21 11 .—Reuter. TO BE WITNESSED BY THE EMPEROR. Tokyo, October 20. The Emperor has left for Yokosuka for th» purpose of attending the Naval Manoeuvres JaMing a week, in wh’ch 120 war vessels, totalling 900.000 tons, are nar'icipatirg. after which there will be s Grand Naval Review at.—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article52 1927-10-21 11 Reuter. FASCIST ITALY’S PRONUNCIATION. Rome, October 21. Writing »n the Roman question, the Foglio Dordini, the official organ of the Fascist party, declares that any discussion upon the restoration of temporal power to tlx» Holy See. even on a reduced scale, is out of the question inReuter. - 52 words
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Article31 1927-10-21 11 ,—Rugby Radio Service. London, October 20. Captain Lancaster and Mrs. Keith Miller, in the Avro aeroplan-* Red Rose arrived at Naples to-day, on their flight to Australia.-,—Rugby Radio Service. - 31 words
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Article67 1927-10-21 11 (Rcgby Radio Service.) London, October 20. Paris, 124.05 New York. 4.87/j Brussels, 34.99 Geneva, 25.25 Ams terdam. 12.10}; Milan, 89} Berlin, 20.40; Stockholm, 18.08 Copenhagen. 18.17 Oslo. 18.54} Vienna. 34.50} Prague, 164}; Helsingfors, 193}; Midrid, 28.24 Lisbon, 2t 7 Athens. 365 Bucharest. 782}; Rio, 51$ Buenos Air»s. 47|}(Rcgby Radio Service.) - 67 words
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Article900 1927-10-21 11 The CaHfornian Glee Orchestra from the President Wilson will play for the dance at the E. and O. Hotel, to-night. Mr. M. B. Shelley has been elected President of the Selangor Golf Club in place of Mr. B. Barnard, who is going on leave. Mr. G. Hibberr,900 words
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Article217 1927-10-21 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a-m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. E E E Shares. 7"? C S Q co no oq qq c. c. c. c. Mining. Bangrin Tin 30/3 31/- 30/6 31/- ex Eastern Siam Tin 23/-217 words
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Article39 1927-10-21 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE). 8. R. Sheet 58} cte per pound per pl. $77-66 No. 1 Crepe 58} cU per pounds per pl. $77-66 Firm. London New York 34 j cts. gold. {.By Courtesy of Messrs. Alien Dennys}39 words
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Article37 1927-10-21 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smokeu Sheet for to-day are as follows Spot 58c Nov./December —59 c Jan/March 61c April/June 63c Remarks: —Sellers, Market Easier.37 words
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Article61 1927-10-21 11 Ths Straits Trading Co., Ltd., otrn ths following prices, on October 20: Londok. Spot £264.5« down £1 3 mos. buying 260.17.6 1 3 selling „261.2.6 17/6 Local. October 21: Singapore sold 125 tons at $132.12} Penang 25 tons at $132.12}. The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London. October 20,61 words
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Article47 1927-10-21 11 The following are additional rubber outputs for September:— lbs. Bedford 7.010 Glenealy 23.145 Hill Ri'xe 13.500 Reyland 10.900 Ratanui 27.342 Trolak 18,000 The output of the Ayer Molek Rubber Company, Limited for the month of September was 8,421 lbs. Total for 11 months 166.910 lbf>.47 words
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Article122 1927-10-21 11 PENANG, OCTOBER 21, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2 4 3 Credit 2/4 7/12 3 Documentary 2/4 9/32 Calcutta Demand Bank ***** 3 days’sight Private 155} I 5 Bombay Demand Bank 153} g Madras Demand Bank 153} X’122 words
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Advertisement64 1927-10-21 11 SIN SIN THE LEADING TAILORS, 152, CAMPBELL STREET, PENANG. 5 Reasons Why You should come to us for your suitings 1. We are the best equipped tailoring store in town. 2. We make anything from Drills to Tweeds. 3. Our cutting best fit. Workmanship guiranteed to be most satisfactory. 4.64 words
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Advertisement418 1927-10-21 11 New Advertisements. FOR SALE. Fiat Car Model 501 as new, mileage 7000, owner driven, new English hood, tyres and battery specially fitted recently. $1,700 or nearest offer for early sde. Apply Box No. 517, c/o Pinang Gazette. TENDERS INVITED. The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for418 words
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Article1557 1927-10-21 12 THE ANNUAL MEETING. A Promising Outlook. THE annual general meeting of the United Engineers, Ltd., was held at the Company's Offices, Damar Road, Singapore, Mr. J. A. P. Strachan presiding. Others present were Messrs. W. H. Macgregor, J. Robertson, H. D. Mundell, W. J. WSlcoxson, H. W. Raper,1,557 words
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Advertisement360 1927-10-21 12 />K iggp 4 Vaseline TRADE MARK PETROLEUM JELLY TO SOOTHE BURNS Cover burned area with “Vaseline” Jelly spread on clean linen or gauze. Change dressing daily. Soothing, healing,’helps prevent scars. Good for all minor skin ailments. Look for the Trade .Mark “Vaseline” ft is your protection Chesebrough Mfg. Co. Cons’d360 words
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Advertisement44 1927-10-21 12 THE Shanghai Hotel, 90, Campbell Street, PENANG. The busiest locality in town. Every convenience and amusement close by Four-storeyed building— Many rooms well-furnished and equipped with electric lights, fans and bells, water-pipes and basins. Efficient servants in attendance. CHARGES VERY MODERATE Telephone No. 1155.44 words
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Advertisement431 1927-10-21 12 ii l iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iuwfliiiiiiiumiuiiuHmimiiiiimtt ffl i W i i u u’ «minimum [OLDSMOBILE] I I Six-Cylinder Lvaxtiry at Low Cost |_""|X PERIENCED drivers appreciate the great importance of a JUL! six-cylinder engine to efficient and pleasurable mdtoring. The’Oldsmobile brings six-cylinder luxury within the reach of a moderate purse. The Oldsmobile engine431 words
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Article253 1927-10-21 13 Diagnosis of Dishonesty. Aspirants for positions who send in written applications would be pardoned some feeling of extra nervous anxiety if they knew that Mr. Robert Saudek, who is considered to be one of the three leading experts on the psychology of handwriting, was to be253 words
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Article217 1927-10-21 13 THE MINER IN THE 18th CENTURY. An account of the conditions of coal miners in the eighteenth century was given to the Economics Section by Mr. T. S. Ashton, of Manchester Univers ty. There were, he said, fines for neglect, defective work, and absence. The Duke217 words
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Article174 1927-10-21 13 At the beginning of this century the words “industrial welfare” would have had only a general meaning. Now they have a very specific one, and the annual conference of the Industrial M elfare Society brings together a body of men and women engaged in a definite174 words
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Advertisement555 1927-10-21 13 G ro w in g x V Children need a nourishing, kf{ sustaining food tonic, (h that is easily digested. \t A' It must be palatable. Always give them K -‘KEPLER’-- Wv Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract It is rich in Vitamins and its taste is delicious Bottles of555 words
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Advertisement26 1927-10-21 13 Follow this line and see where it leads to LIANG CO., 438, Penang Road and 239, Magazine Road. riectr’cal Contractors. TEMPORARY LIGHTING A WIAILITY. IH)NK 1045.26 words
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Advertisement169 1927-10-21 13 (Successful dinners are assured when the soups, entrees and savouries are seasoned with LEA Br PERRINS’ SAUCE JI u ff ARRIVING SHORTLY J The NEW 12/14 H. P., 6-cyl. MINERVA i Brings within the range of the motorist of moderate means the quality and exclusiveness of a Minerva product. |i169 words
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Article108 1927-10-21 14 To-day’s Departures. Kian Gwan for Port Swettenham Singapore. Lok San for Singapore. van Rees for Langsa, Sabang, Olehleb, Padang and Batavia. Tairea for Negapatauc and Madras. Kuala for Belawan (Ddi). President Wilson for Colombo, Suez, Port Said. Alexandria, Naples, Genoa Marseilles, Boston and New York, The following ships108 words
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Article510 1927-10-21 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca, Johor and Singapore. Registration and Parcc’ Post except where otherwise stated close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted! at 6 pm Pant510 words
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Advertisement341 1927-10-21 14 i«a« toco (mj) l/ jt/d i The Dance of Death ffffiffijff Every day a dance of death takes place in your home. Look at the flics on your vtititilw /Stiff/ table! See them dancing up and down on wffff //s?s/ the food you eat kicking their foully besmirched legs about341 words
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Advertisement40 1927-10-21 14 MUI CHONG Co., 170 a, Penang Road, Penang. Reliable Tailors Outfitters. LATEST STYLES AND FASHIONS. Various kinds of wearing materials can be obtained at the above address. REASONABLE CHARGES. Once tried, always satisfied. ALL ARE CORDIALLY IN VITED TO INSPECT40 words
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Advertisement206 1927-10-21 14 THE j SYMBOL OF Speed, Power and Grace. THE Overland Whippet In the world of light cars, the Whippet leads the field in popularity, and every model is a favourite in its class. For roominess and comfort as well as for power and safety, the Overland Whippet is supreme in206 words
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Article579 1927-10-21 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, October 21, 1927 Mutton— c ts Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet579 words
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Advertisement661 1927-10-21 15 BANKS. J* -T- HONGKONG ANO SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. {(lncorporated in Hongkong.) Authorised Capital 158.M8.8H I,aued and folly paid np IM.BM.BH Reserve Funds Sterling £B.MB.BM Silver SIB.BM.tW ftsserve Liability of Proprietors 120.0M.8M Head Office.—HONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Amoy. Bangkok, Batavia, Bombay, Calcutta, ■Canton. Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen. Foochow, 'Hankow, Hongkew, Harbin, Haiphong,661 words
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Advertisement419 1927-10-21 15 1—- ss=r. < Assets over $7,000,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E. C The Company ha» £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with419 words
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Advertisement1314 1927-10-21 16 g n. nr r.mxin i IMF HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. «cubing TVrT !N T SAILINGS FROM PENANG HUGO STI N NFS LINIEN WEEKLY SERVICE. LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. LIUUV 0 1 JiIIVILO EUMAEUS J Nov. 4 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. nambnrg. mTRAL|SCHE d£mPFCHIFFS GESELLSCHAFT. §AENR AS Nov. 101,314 words
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Advertisement625 1927-10-21 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND AFCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. under Sailings of tteamert of the British contract with His Majesty’s Govern- lnd,a s N Co Ltd. a.... e 1 (Incorporated in England.) ment, Londdn and Far East Mail625 words
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