Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 February 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1928-02-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 28. VOL, LXXXVI. SATURDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1828. PRIOE IO GENTS.20 words
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Advertisement320 1928-02-04 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR MODERN ABT PHOTOGRAPHS No. 7, North am Road. Telephone No. 579. FAIRBANKS-MORSE t an g y e Y Type “V A Style Vertical DIESEL ENGINE. Oft fl The most ECONOMICAL aam v t Centrifugal l fWU Efficiency iJßHLmtfawh »1 and RELIABLE engine for UJfel H Steam and320 words
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Advertisement11 1928-02-04 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO II I 'Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET.11 words
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Advertisement2134 1928-02-04 2 POSITIONS VACANT. TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. NOTICES. Competent Ledger Clerk required to The Municipal Commissioners of THAIPUSAM HOLIDAY. POLICE NOTICE. take charge of loose leaf ledgers. Apply George Town, Penang, invite separate c with copies only of testimonials to Box tenders for the lease of (a) the New THAIPUSAM FESTIVAL. No.2,134 words
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Article239 1928-02-04 3 To-day’s Departures. Ghirbi for A lor Star and P. Langkawi. Pungah for Asahan and Batu Bahra. Trang for Kantang (Trang) Girbee, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Delta for Colombo and Bombay. Atreas for Pert Swettenham, Singapore, M-tbila and Japan. Lycaon for Belawan, Port Swettenham, Singapore, Manila and Japan. Haruna239 words
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Advertisement101 1928-02-04 3 A y//\ Don’t Neglect Pimples Use Cuticura Now I At the first sign of pimples anoint wt l y with Cuticura Ointment. ./«'five minutes bathe with Cuti■a Soap and hot water. Daily use o f Cuticura Soap and Ointment Vi! keep the skin clear and healthy. <«.- '.dTiple each Soap,101 words
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Advertisement76 1928-02-04 3 Experienced travellers always take a bottle of ENO in their bag to offset changes of climate, water and diet—a commendable custom preventing much sickness and disco M Jtwy&GoryslV 1 SCOTCH WHISKY I is a delightful Blend of the finest Highland Estate Managers. Boon Specialise in your Personal and Estate >.76 words
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Advertisement896 1928-02-04 3 $2O0 F tS" $2OO FOOTBALL RESULTS. $5O MUST BE WON. ENTER NOW. Now is your chance to win a big football prize. The SUNDAY GAZETTE is offering $2OO for a correct forecast of the results of twelve English and Scottish football matches t very simple competition. Don’t put off! Fill896 words
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Article664 1928-02-04 4 “ATHLETE” - SCOTTISH CUP GAMES. EVERTON Ml SF WIN AT HUDDERSFIELD. BY “ATHLETE” (Special Sporting Correspondent of the Pinang Gazette} EVERTON must win at Huddersfield to-day if they are not to seriously jeopardise their chances of winning the League Championship. As the Town are their nearest opponents664 words
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Article103 1928-02-04 4 —Reuter. ARGENTINE ENTK'-TAINS GREAT BRITAIN. Par’s, February 3. The Davis Cup draw has resulted as follows European Zone (First Round) Australia v Italy. Roumania v Belgium. Germany v Greece. Chile v Spain. Jugo Slavia v Finland. Argentine v Great Britain. Hungary v N >rway. Ireland v Holland..—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article92 1928-02-04 4 —Rugby Radio Service. MATCHES IN CANADA. London, February 3. The New Sou'.h Wales Rugby Team who, captained by A. C. Wallace the old Oxford Bine, have just completed their tour in the British Isles left Teddington to-day to embark at Liverpool. Tney are going home via—Rugby Radio Service. - 92 words
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Article58 1928-02-04 4 POLICE TEAM’S NARROW VICTORY. The Police XI defeated the Young United Sports Club in a game of soccer by one goal to nil at the Paiani Road Ground yesterday. The following played for the Police. A. R. Ibrahim Bachan Singh and Khhan Singh Peters, M ule (Capt.) and58 words
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Article93 1928-02-04 4 VIEWS OF DIRECTOR OF RUBBER RESEARCH INSTITUTE. (From Oar O vn Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 4. Mr. Bryc*\ D rector of the Rubber Research Institute writes in the Malay Mail with reference to enq uiries as to the results of bod grafting in Sumatra, that the Botanical Division of93 words
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Article51 1928-02-04 4 Oh Kai Chow, a Chinese, was sentenced to four mouths rigorous imprisonment by Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police Court yesterday for theft of a purse con taining precious stones, valued $5OO, the property of an Indian merchant, who was riding in a trolley51 words
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Article56 1928-02-04 4 To day at the Esplanade at 8.30 p.m. 1. March Krumholtz Bartay 2. Overture Midsumer Nights I ream Thomas 3. Waltz Embers Lestrange 4. Serenade Sizilietta Bion 5. Selection Hibernia Gready 6. Fox Trot Honolulu Song Bird Stone 7. Mazurka A Midsumer Eve Kia Ora 8. One Step56 words
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Article181 1928-02-04 4 Rugby Ridio Service. Opinion Of The Chairman Of Lloyd’s Bank. ENCOURAGING IR\DE PROSPECTS. London, February 3. Sir Austin Hirris, presiding at the annual meeting of Lloyd’s Bank, endora ed the opinions wh'ch have been expressed by the Chairmen of other big London banks, regarding encouraging trade prospects.Rugby Ridio Service. - 181 words
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Article130 1928-02-04 4 Reuter. CHANGES IN ADMIRALTY COMMANDS. London, February 3. It is announced that Admiral Sir Henry Oliver has been promoted to be Admiral of the Fleet in the vacancy caused by the recent death of Sir John de Robeck. Consequent on this, Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Webb is promotedReuter. - 130 words
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Article106 1928-02-04 4 —Reuter. COMPLETE DEADLOCK AT MANCHESTER CONFERENCE. London, ’February 3. The Cotton C inference at Manchester has broken down and there is a complete deadlock with regard to hours and wages. Representatives aud operatives of the Unions stated that their attitude rema ned unchanged. Later. The position of—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article111 1928-02-04 4 —Reuter. NATIONAL MONOPOLY DISPOSSESSES FOREIGN COMPANIES. Madrid, February 3. As regards the petroleum monopoly enforced since January 1, 1928, the Government has issued a sta'ement that in order to safeguard the interest? of the Spanish Treasury and consumers, the Government has nationalised and monopolised the trade, which—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article66 1928-02-04 4 —Reuter. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LABOUR CONFERENCE SUGGESTED. Geneva, February 3. The Executive Council of the International Labour Office passed a resolution in favour of holding an International Maritime Labour Conference immediately after the ordinary Labour Conference next year. The motion was supported by the Labour group and opposed by—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article564 1928-02-04 4 [To the M.tor of the Sir.-The annn.l BPr the Per, ing R, fle cinb Thereby evening and itis A B e.ncer-ly that the Commit an effort to do I ’®*t interest in rifle eh roting i n rfl > shooting is no t only a <» sport and564 words
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Article154 1928-02-04 4 Sir,—l fully concur with yon promoters of c impetitions orga" tbe promise to live a p3rt o0[!fl e profits to charities 8^ on ritieg »«1 publicly the names of the ch the name and addresses 1 2 By a fluke I successfully first horses and thes'C>n f abiut. 40154 words
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Article19 1928-02-04 4 docking annual survey, h mjnk to B,g»n Datoh T be maintained O J Tuesday 14th19 words
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Advertisement64 1928-02-04 4 -12 .RESULTS OHLY $2OO F° r a Correct Foreca s t. .Sir $5O f l||fe;w No long lists to write out—no scores to give—no comy plications as to the order in which teams should be hy placed. The FREE COUPON which appears to-day is ■s® com P’ e^e A few64 words
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Advertisement139 1928-02-04 4 ACID STOMACHS ARE DANGEROUS. How to get quick relief. Indigestion is not only painful, but if neglected soon becomes dangerous. Excess stomach acid and fermenting food irritate the delicate stomach lining, form gas, and, by interfering with proper nourishment, actually break down health. The surest, quickest, and only logical way139 words
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Miscellaneous248 1928-02-04 4 A Pnge from a Mother’s Soul! A Mirror of the Human Heart! and that is THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT AT THE From Thursday, 2nd to Sunday» sth February. The greatest heart-throb drama ever filmed “THE 4™ COMMANDMENT” WITH The incomparable BELLE BENNETT of “Stella Dallas” fame, and MARY CAR, the lovable248 words
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Advertisement183 1928-02-04 5 waw ,^_^»mJMIII l l* 1 IM Ill'll WWI I Illi! Illl'l 111 II *v ■'■A now AND GATE lliSß| are healthy, J happy and contented, for the simple ggh k 1 w 7 reason that Cow Gate is a natural jg Foster Food, should breast feeding fail. w -i -wK183 words
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Article430 1928-02-04 6 We cannot congratulate the Rural Board of Province Wellesley upon the decision that it has ome to in the vexed matter of a market for Batterworth Let us recapitulate the facts. In view of the fact that Bagan Tuan Kechil is the centre of demand for, and supply430 words
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Article1757 1928-02-04 6 The new lists of Royal Warrant-holders and others who have had the honour of serving their Majesties, reveals a few additions and some who have dropped out. Greater care is now taken to ensure that indiscreet advertising firms shall not have a pretext for cheapening the Royal1,757 words
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Article446 1928-02-04 6 Since the beginning of this week, there has been a large influx of people from the mainland on account of the Thaipusam festival and it was fully suppleI minted to-day when the I 10l Sabra manfam w as carried in procession in a silver' chariot drawn by446 words
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Advertisement288 1928-02-04 6 “A WINTER’S TALE” SHERRY One of the finest of old sherries full flavoured and absolutely pure. It is with confidence that we recommend it. Include a battle in your next order. Price per Bottle $4-45 M 99 /4 99 2-35 SOLE AGENTS: Pritchard Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in S. S.) PENANG.288 words
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Advertisement65 1928-02-04 6 ID. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert evary other Sunday. c s x as x sc x x sk x as x sn x aoe X the i ’I NATURAL I MINERAL WATER. Agents x Katz Bros.,65 words
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Miscellaneous23 1928-02-04 6 TIDE I ABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. Noon. 6.14 a.m. 11.52 p.m. 6.01 p.m. To-morrow. 1.0 p.m. 6.52 a.m. Midnight. 6.56 p.m.23 words
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119 1928-02-04 7 Mixed Reception. Nationalists And Students Protest. Occasional Disturbances. Vcu/s from India to-day is oj a somewhat disquieting nature, zls H /c < reeled the arrival of the Commission, headed by Sir John Simon, been regarded as the signal for hostile demonstrations. While many serf ion*119 words
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Article337 1928-02-04 7 “SIMON GO BACK,” Bombay, February 3. The Simon Commission has arrived and is t'lt route to Delhi. Mniv shops, colleges ami business aS'O iations arc participa ing in a hartal. A pocession of 350 Nationalists, cl .d in white and carrying black fbgs and banners inscribed with337 words
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Article106 1928-02-04 7 —Reuter. Organisation of the industry. Th® r Montreal, February 3. r f’'rtr^? r 8 the British Empire c' r,<ri ‘tior ~a» k f>n ’x T thH D<, O‘i..i<m Sieel 1C o®Dan th N a Sc tia Steel and 4 Z an< l tB subsidiaries have Pu ib nt—Reuter. - 106 words
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334 1928-02-04 7 Reuter. POSI HON IN HAND. Madras, February 3. Most of the business firms are closed, and buses and rickshaws are idle. In accordance with a proclamation a hartal commenced on the arrival of the Simon Commission. After being stoned the police fired at the rioters,Reuter. - 334 words
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Article88 1928-02-04 7 —Reuter. POINCARE ON THE BURNING QUESTION OF STABILISATION. Paris, February 3. In the Chamber. M. Poincare spoke for three hour* more this morning and has not yet finished. He dwelt on the difficulties of the burning question of stabilisation anti said that the h< ur of legal stabilisation—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article146 1928-02-04 7 —Reuter. NOT TILL 1929. NO Rf DUCTION IN INCOMETAX LIKELY. ECONOMIES IN FIGHTING SERVICES. The likelihood of a General Election in the spring or summer of 1929 was mentioned by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon. Winston Church 11, in a speech at Birmingham. London,—Reuter. - 146 words
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Article133 1928-02-04 7 M A.RRIAGE TO MISS MILLER AGAIN HINDERED. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Colombo, February 3. The Ex-Maharaja of Indore and Miss Miller are still at Nuwara Eiiya and are reported to have been urged by a section of Indian Muslims to embrace Islam in order to solemnise their133 words
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Article430 1928-02-04 7 Church by policemen.— Rugby Radio Service. Silent Military Pageantry. FITTING TRIBUTES TO ALL HIS GREATNESS. A MILLION MOURNERS. London took farewell of the dead chief of the Empire's greatest army at the funeral service of Earl Haig, which was held in Westminster Abbey. All ranks wereChurch by policemen.—Rugby Radio Service. - 430 words
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Article112 1928-02-04 7 —Reuter. TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE. Bos’on, February 3. The business quarter of Fall River was devastated by a fire which started at the Pocasset mills. Fanned by a gale it spread very rapidly. Eighteen blocks covering half a square mile were practically razed and the—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article48 1928-02-04 7 ,—Reuter. HEADQUARTERS RAIDFD AND LITERATURE SEJZED. Singapore, February 3. The Communist headquarters from which much propaganda has been dis geminated here and in the Dutch East Indies has been raided and four Chinese men and a woman arrested and a quantity of Communist literature seized.-,—Reuter. - 48 words
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Advertisement139 1928-02-04 7 $2OO OFFERED. HAVE A SHOT. The success of the S. G.” Football Forecasts Competition has been such that the task of adjudication is now beyond the resources of the competition staff at our disposal and it has been found necessary to alter and amend the rules in a manner which,139 words
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Advertisement281 1928-02-04 7 The Famous I “V” "ST 5 to 101 $l7-50 SHOES iff J lAS* 1 MADE Dark Tan Willow, Derby style. A Perfect Fitting, Comfortable Shoe. Quality tells—The service and comfort found in the K’* Footwear Proves its Undoubted Superiority. New Stocks Have Just Arrived. John Little Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in281 words
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Article595 1928-02-04 8 Singipore. Jan. 31. During the past week neither Tin nor Rubber can be eaid to have inspired much confidence among their reaped ive support ers. Tin shows a small decline on balance in spite of somewhat more reassuring news from London and although the heavy Bear selling595 words
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Article210 1928-02-04 8 PENANG FEBRUARY 4, 1928. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom. <gld leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.50 buyers 31/1/28. Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.70 Green Snail210 words
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Article711 1928-02-04 8 Messrs. KhNN DY and Co., Penang, reported on Friday as follows The steady decline in the prices of both Tin and Rubber has had a depressing effect upon the Share Market and business has been on a restricted scale throughout the week. The price of Tin closes711 words
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Advertisement652 1928-02-04 8 BANKS. 11 > HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) Authorised Capital f 50.000.00» /•sued and fully paid up $20,000,009 Reserve Funds:— Sterling £6, 000.00« Silver $13,.500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 Head Office.—HONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Bombay, Calcutta, Clanton, Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen, Foochow, Hankow, Hongkew,652 words
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Advertisement141 1928-02-04 8 S i SgS S pW l -Y W’Jll 5 I x «1 i L£SS g j-X a .x \v I I X ■-XX —X X-X’X i Xg j I. it J i /x.. i J gbp H I S hA/H'TE Horse B 2g£ I Sil W 1 WHISKY I I141 words
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Article587 1928-02-04 9 Mr. J. M. Barron is acting as District Officer, Klang. Mr. A. Selby-Bigge, of Pajam estate, Mantin, has been transferred to Johore. H. E. The Governor and Lady Clifford, who arrived here yesterday, left for Siam this morning. Mr. E. D'. H. Kirby, of Lombok China, Negri587 words
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Article644 1928-02-04 9 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. 0 "S 0 CQ 0Q 0Q tc. I c. c. I c. Robber (Dollar). Allenby 3.10 3.20 300 3.15 Alor Gajah 2.30 2.50 2.20644 words
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Article400 1928-02-04 9 St. GEORGE THE MARTYR. (Church Of England.) Septuagesima. 7-45 Litany, 8 a.m. Matins. Hymn 197, 8-30 Holy Communion, 930 Holy Communion Tamil, 10.30 Mating Chinese, 6p m. Evensong, Hymn 83, Rs CXLVII 28 Ps CXLVIII 281, Magnificat 48, Nunc Dimittis 60, Hymns 170, 533, 167. Thursday, 8 a.m.400 words
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Advertisement287 1928-02-04 9 I Get that Car for f your leave from LEAVE CARS Ltd. Written guarantee given to re- E S purchase approved popular makes at s S of prevailing catalogue price if S burned within six months. Second- g S hand cars also supplied on advan- S Sous repurchase terms. Extended287 words
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Advertisement61 1928-02-04 9 100% EFFICIENCY is not possible unless all the organs of the body are acting regularly and properly. Used when needed, Pinkettes keep the liver and intestinal tract in good working order, thus eliminating constipation, sick headaches, billious attacks and keeping the system clean and healthy. Of chemists, or post free,61 words
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Advertisement112 1928-02-04 9 PULS OL& STEEL certain for all Female ts. Every lady should dx in the house. ts and Stores sell roughout the world. Proprietor: oDUt, Soatkaaptaa, EafYaaA DpittWny Ho" R cqC- g IlciWHgAUPggrj B A /ry(pliewiligo Relief and comfort will immediately follow the use of CHAMBER! AIN’S COLIC REMEDY t This112 words
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Advertisement1350 1928-02-04 9 New Advertisements. POLICE NOTICE. POSITION WANTED. CHAP GOH MEH FESTIVAL. a.. a? on n r sth, 6th and 7th February, 1928. Mining Engineer, 32, Camborne diploma, electrical anl mechanical ex- TDAirrir Drrin itiaucj p rience, will shortly be d.sengaged. IKArrIL KcbULA iIUNo. Box No. 53, c/o Pinang Gazette. l. Between1,350 words
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Advertisement395 1928-02-04 10 r WiliHrJP vS2?\ Q^L. a^F 4 c M i° r The Standard by which all Cigarettes are judged today is “Army Club/’ the superb quality of which is ever constant. Smoke Cavander’s Army Club CIGARETTES Sandhurst Size sO’s in airtight tins CAYANDERS Ltd. Est. 1775 Pioneers of Hygienic Cigarette Packing.395 words
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Advertisement271 1928-02-04 10 e 4 proved remedy for HAY FEVER and CATARRH in Tablet Form ’T'WO or three Velocium tablets taken every two hours will arrest any Catarrhal attack, while three or four days similar treatment will usually conquer the most obstinate cases Catarrh or Hay Fever. Velocium is a catarrhal X?V specific271 words
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Miscellaneous499 1928-02-04 10 “P. G.” CROSS-WORDS PUZZLE COMPETITION. PUZZLE N 0.156. First Prize $5O. Second Prize $2O. Third Prize $lO and Four Consolation Prizes of $5 Each. We publish below our puzzle No. 156, entries tor which close at 11 a. m. on Saturday, February 11. CLUES. ACROSS. DOWN. •1. A Lamp. inflammable499 words
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Article326 1928-02-04 11 Man Who Advertised For A Housekeeper. A married man who was said to have proposed marriage to eight women was remanded in custody at Sheffield Police Court. He was Robinson Petherick, aged sixty, an unemployed painter, and he was accused of having obtained a wedding ring,326 words
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Article290 1928-02-04 11 Divining Rod Finds A Golden Altar. A Scientific gold finder forms the most important part of a treasure hunting expdition organised by an American, Mr. George Williams, vh’ch is now searching for buried treasure in a number of districts in Panama. The “gold finder” is stated to290 words
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Advertisement113 1928-02-04 11 E prrsnWß I CaZ& I ,-s. I ffiirwil I 7-Jtnae, I “frnFrrt®* BHE-Slm I JvM I®*®® tefflHC I G** U "Three Cats g pfey-' Him imM mI jSkMKhShH gKMffi **T O' I u llbMe WHHk WIHBII 1 i *Q 4 j E g I c> qa ret t£S =r J^t113 words
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Advertisement61 1928-02-04 11 Calopogonium Mucunoides Seed. fresh stocks OF THIS BEST OF (OVER PLANTS always available It is LEGUMINOUS and THORNLESS. It KEEPS DOWN WEEDS and LALLANG, ENRICHES the SOIL and PREVENTS WASH, sending down roots at every joint. Very extensively used throughout JAVA, SUMATRA and MALAYA. LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICE Orders filled61 words
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Advertisement202 1928-02-04 11 BABY’S future good health and happiness depends upon your choice of his food in infancy. The right food for your Baby is Glaxo, which has been used to rear successfully the children of 5 Royal Nurseries. If there was a better food obtainable these babies would have had it. Your202 words
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Advertisement1369 1928-02-04 12 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. ItfIT.T.AIL INTENDED RAILINGS FROM PENANGWEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT- TaTME MERTON 38 Feb. 10 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. PERSEUS Feb. 16 Marseilles. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. AND •RHEXENOR Feb. 24 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. HECTOR Ma»*. 1 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow. fiMUDIPAN MAH I1,369 words
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Advertisement581 1928-02-04 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INOnfi AND APCAR LINES 4 (Companies Incorporated in England? H MAIL, PAWKNGM AND CARGO URVlc n I Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. under Sailings of iu am<n of contrael with His Majesty’s Govegn* India 8. N. Co B ment, London and Fag East Mall Service. (Incorporated is581 words
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