Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 March 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-03-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 published DAILY No. 50. Vol. XCII. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article426 1934-03-01 1 business was proceeded with. —Rugoy Radio Service. unemployed Visit House Of Commons I TO SEE THEIR MEMBERS I London, February 28. \n unusual scene was witnessed in the vicinity of the Houses of Parliament this afternoon when some hundreds of unemployed, including representatives of several sections ofbusiness was proceeded with.—Rugoy Radio Service. - 426 words
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Article89 1934-03-01 1 —Rugby Radio Service. British Ports’ Improved Returns London, Feb. 28. In regard to shipping movements at British Ports, the Board of Trade Journal records that foreign trade arrivals with cargo in January 1934 showed an increase in tonnage of 8.2 per cent, over January 1933 while departures with—Rugby Radio Service. - 89 words
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40 1934-03-01 1 Westminister Cathedral to-day.—Rugby Radio Service. London, Feb. 28. King George and the Duke of Connaught were represented at the Requiem Mass for the late King Albert of Belgium at the Westminister Cathedral to-day. RugbyWestminister Cathedral to-day.—Rugby Radio Service. - 40 words
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Article126 1934-03-01 1 Rugby Radio Service. Question Of Geographical Area CONFERENCE ADJOURNED London, February 28. The Anglo-Japanese Textile Trade Conference after to-day’s meeting was adjourned until next Wednesday. The question of geographical area to be covered by any possible agreement which might emerge is still under discussion. The British– Rugby Radio Service. - 126 words
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Article208 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. Mr. Peek To Remain As Foreign Trade Adviser Washington, February 28. In addition to the financial appointments of Mr. Peek, who was recently appointed President of the U.S. Import and Export Bank, he will retain the position of Foreign Trade Adviser. Thus he will occupy well nigh– Reuter. - 208 words
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Article88 1934-03-01 1 employment was 2.6 per cent.—Rugby Radio Service. Further Money Value Increase London, Feb. 28. The money value of sales in Great Britain’s retail trade last month was 3.9 per cent, above that of January 1933, thus recording a fourth consecutive monthly increase. Sales were higher inemployment was 2.6 per cent.—Rugby Radio Service. - 88 words
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Article146 1934-03-01 1 who was being gored by a bull Rugby Radio Service. U.S. President To Seek Authority To Negotiate Washington, Feb. 28. President Roosevelt and the Democratic leaders have agreed to seek from Congress at an early date the authorisation to negotiate reciprocal tariff agreements with other nations: thewho was being gored by a bull – Rugby Radio Service. - 146 words
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Article, Illustration25 1934-03-01 1 Sir Oswald Mosley is the leader of the British Fascist Movement (Black Shirts) which is at present showing great activity.25 words
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Article56 1934-03-01 1 Rugby Radio Service. £241 Millions Gain To Exchequer London, Feb. 28. It was stated in Parliament that the direct gain to the Exchequer this year resulting from the war loan conversion operation is nearly £32,000,000 gross, or if an account is taken of the loss ofinccRugby Radio Service. - 56 words
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Article41 1934-03-01 1 1,500,000 at Cherbourg.—Rugby Radio Service. Gold Aboard The “Berengaria” London, Feb. 28. The Cunard Liner “Berengaria” with gold valued at £3,000,000 left Southampton for New York to-day. She will pick up a further consignment worth £1,500,000 at Cherbourg.—Rugby Radio“ ° 1,500,000 at Cherbourg.—Rugby Radio Service. - 41 words
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Article89 1934-03-01 1 quirements of seven squadrons.—Rugby Radio Service. Successful R.A.F. Experiment LARGER ORDER PLACED London, Feb. 28. Only small quantities of pertol extracted from coal were used by the Royal Air Force for test and experiment print to last year when one home defence squadron Hew solely on suchquirements of seven squadrons.—Rugby Radio Service. - 89 words
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Article54 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. Japanese Minister Of Education Resigns Tokio, Feb. 28. following the graft charges which the D- t Committee are investigating in connection with the "Seihukai Party funds Mr. I’ doyama, the Minister of Education, anH' jvet that he is resigning on March 3. T*.. .34 Will be takingReuter. - 54 words
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Article64 1934-03-01 1 i Rugby Radio Service. F rom Pneumonia London, Feb. 28. Lord Sempill, who has been ill with pneumonia for several weeks died to-day, aged seventy. He served in the South African War and in the Great \V ar. At the Battle of Loos he was severelyi Rugby Radio Service. - 64 words
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Article189 1934-03-01 1 .—Reuter. Towards German Rearmament MR. EDEN AT PARIS Paris, February 28 Mr. Anthony Eden returned to Paris trom visits to Berlin and Rome and will see M. Bar thou and probably M. Doumergue tomorrow. He is expected to submit the joint Anglo-Italian-German disarmament proposals. In view of.—Reuter. - 189 words
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Article76 1934-03-01 1 —Refiier. In Reorganised US. National Relief Programme Washington, Feb. 28. President Roosevelt announced that the re-organised national relief programme, replacing the Civil Works Administration and federal relief, will be extended to distressed families in rural areas, stranded populations in communities where industries have died out and the—Refiier. - 76 words
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Article73 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. Dutch Planes To Take Part I Hague, Feb. 28. Two Royal Dutch airliners will participate in the London to Melbourne Air Race in connection with the Victoria Centenary Celebrations in the Summer. The newest giant Fokker airliner capable of carrying 32 passengers will beReuter. - 73 words
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Article76 1934-03-01 1 —Reuter Wireless. Hints To Leave Italian Territority Innsbruck, February 28. German winter sports tourists returning from South Tyrol relate that they received hints to leave Italian territory quickly as it is suggested here that there is a likelihood of the German frontier closing against Italy as was done—Reuter Wireless. - 76 words
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54 1934-03-01 1 .—Reuter Wireless. Paris, February 28. It is authoritatively stated that (he French Government is strongly opposed to the restoration of the Hapsburgs. Prague, February 28. While reports of movements of Czechoslovakian troops is denied official circles state that the government firmly objects to the Hapsburg restoration.—Reuter Wireless. - 54 words
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Article111 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. Dutch Negotiations With Interested Parties NOT COMPLETED The Hague, February 28. A rubber restriction scheme cannot be accepted by Holland unless it is feasible, declared Dr. Colijn replying to speeches in the discussion of the Budget for the Dutch East Indies. All interested countries must, therefore, cooperate,Reuter. - 111 words
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Article75 1934-03-01 1 .—Reuter Wireless. Dutch Take Him To Heart Bloomfontein, February 28. A striking feature of the royal tour is the way the Dutch have taken Prince George to heart. Farmers, many of whom fought against Britain rode and motored long distances in the hope of catching.—Reuter Wireless. - 75 words
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Article65 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. Despite Dazzling Sunshine New York, February 28. Despite the dazzling sunshine, the temperature in most of the eastern States is under zero while it is particularly severe in Pennsylvania where the temperatures ranged from 18 to 35 under zero. Three from a family of six were incineratedReuter. - 65 words
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Article73 1934-03-01 1 —Reuter. First Case Of Pedigree Dog Kidnapping Chicago, March 1. The first case of pedigree dog knidnapping is engaging the attention of the police. A prize bull terrier, the winner of three recent shows, has been seized and held for ransom. Meanwhile, the distracted owner from Boston—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article98 1934-03-01 1 Reuter. New York, February 28. Six serious riots incipient with mutiny kept the guards of the Welfare Island Penitentiary on duty continuously for a week. Mr. McCormack, the Correction Commissioner, stated that the explosion in the hospital which put out of action the heating apparatus precipitated theReuter. - 98 words
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Article2356 1934-03-01 3 PLAY BY THREE AUTHORS: UNITING STAGE AND SCREEN: MARX BROTHERS’ NE W FILM ”AUT U M N CROCUS" SCREENED From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. SIR HENRY LYTTON’S JUBILEE The atmosphere of the performance of ncess Ida” at the King’s Theatre, Hamrsmith, on February 3rd, was2,356 words
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Article228 1934-03-01 4 “One Of The Most SelfSufficient Ignorant Men” LETTER PUBLISHED FOR FIRST TIME Richard Arkwright, the textile machinery inventor, gets a nasty smack from James Watt, inventor of the steam engine, in a letter now presented to Glasgow University and published for the first time. Wa228 words
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Article189 1934-03-01 4 Badminton Tournament SUNDAY 4 MIXED DOUBLES:- Mrs. Ooi Choo Hong Lim Hock Keat v. Miss Lim Kim Pow Chng Choo Eng. CLASS B:~ Cheah Wan Jean Khoo Soo Guan v. Chuah Khay Hong Goh Eng Chye. MONDAY 5 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES (Semi-Final):- Chew Cheng Tean Ooi Chong189 words
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Article251 1934-03-01 4 An Operation On Ihe Oldest Mummy SURGEONS DIFFICULT TASK The most complicated operation performed on a mummy has just been completed by Dr. H. J. Plenderleith, of the British Museum Laboratory. The subject was Ra-Nofer, the property of the Royal College of Surgeons, and the oldest251 words
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Article187 1934-03-01 4 Merciless Beating From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, February 28. In imposing a smart fine of $lO or 7 days ilgcrcus imprisonment on an Indian named Narayasam, who was convicted on a charge c.' cruelly beating his bullock with a heavy cane, the Taiping Magistrate (Che Mustapha Albakri),187 words
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Article216 1934-03-01 4 Mr. Ernest James and Mrs. McGregor SEA TRIP TO CHINA The wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 3.45 p.m. before the Senior Registrar of Marriages (Mr. B. F. Bridge) of Mr. Ernest James and Mrs. Mandeline Isabel McGregor, nee Dreyer. The bridegroom, who is the popular216 words
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Article255 1934-03-01 4 Glugor Club At Dato Kramat yesterday evening th M.A.F.C. beat the Glugor Club in a friendly game of football by four goals to nil. The M.A.F.C. forwards displayed good understanding and the team fully deserved its victory. In the opening stages of the game the Glugor Club255 words
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Article149 1934-03-01 4 Lord Beaverbrook Says “We Owe It To Bonar Law” Lord Beaverbrook, speaking at the annual luncheon in London of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, said of the late Mr. Bonar Law: “Wo owe to him our triumph in the war and to no149 words
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Article590 1934-03-01 4 Mr. and Mrs. D. A. M. Brown, and the Misses. Brown returned to Penang to-day by che P- O. Ranchi after a holiday in England. Mr. W. N. Gourlay, District Officer, Kuantan, is an inmate of the Kuantan Hospital. Messrs. A. B. Cobden Ramsay and E. C.590 words
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Advertisement510 1934-03-01 4 ORCHESTRAL T TRIUMPHS you Must Not Miss I I I i s PEER GYNT (Grieg) D *****-9 INCIDENTAL MUSIC THE VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAY THIS MUSIC AS IT i; S HAS NEVER BEEN HEARD BEFORE. A MUSICAL TREAT. g 2-10" RECORDS, PRICE $3. s S a r’ I i RUSS,A510 words
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Article1319 1934-03-01 5 TYRO PENALLEN COLLAPSES WHEN LEADING IN STRAIGHT SERIOUS ACCIDENT SKILFULLY A V ERTE D WINWAYS BOLTS ROUND COURSE EXCELLENT DIVIDENDS 7he second day oj the Singapore February-March Meeting provided a series oj sensations, in more than one way. J n the :third race Tyro Penallen1,319 words
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Article208 1934-03-01 5 —Reuter Wireless Combination And Dash 1 IRISH BACKS UNINTELLIGENT Murrayfield, Feb. 24. Before a crowd of 40,000, displaying better combination and greater dash Scotland this afternoon defeated Ireland at rugger by 16 points to 9. This was the fiftysecond encounter between the two countries. Showers of—Reuter Wireless - 208 words
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204 1934-03-01 5 RUINED AFTER WINNING "EVERYTHING BUT THE DERBY AND ST. LEGER At the peak of my racing career I won everything except the Derby and St. Leger.” These words were spoken in the New-castle-on-Tyne Bankruptcy Court by Sir John Robert Renwick, Bt., of Bellingham, Northumberland, who was appearing for his first204 words
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Article30 1934-03-01 5 Reuter. London. Feb. 28. In a match in the third division Southern Section of the English League Bristol Rovers drew with Northampton Town each side scoring one goal.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article731 1934-03-01 5 Reuter. Question Of Promotion and Relegation 1 GREAT STRUGGLES London, Feb. 28. 1 Although three-quarters of the season 1 has passed, it is most difficult to name the 1 clubs likely to be promoted or relegated. There is a great struggle in the First. DivisionReuter. - 731 words
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Article25 1934-03-01 5 —Reuter. Camera—Loughran Fight Postponed Miami, Feb. 28. The Camera—Loughran fight for the World’s Heavyweight title was postponed till to-morrow owing to rain.-—Reuter. - 25 words
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137 1934-03-01 5 Committee Explain A young man’s offer —reported in the i “New Chronicle” -of his living body for 1 the purposes of inoculation with any dis- ease for medical research, has been rejected by the Medical Research Committee. A special Act of Parliament has137 words
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Advertisement212 1934-03-01 5 Big Values FROM OUR Bargain Basement Where every article is -genuinely reduced to half the actual price. LO-nbe. y J M r y I.’ vW, A Wo ccoCsP 'fCT M7&XW. pretty voiles 1 Fancy Cretonne Last Season’s Designs in MEN'S SHIRTS ICY LAVENDER Beautiful attractive floral Good style. Rich colourings.212 words
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Article529 1934-03-01 6 General Tells Of Their Plans Archie Guns And Searchlights ROOM FOR MORE RECRUITS Territorial Army Divisions which exist in various parts of the country are known to everyone. Few people, however, are aware of the existence of a Territorial Army organisation calling itself Air Defence Formations.529 words
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Article162 1934-03-01 6 Set Up By Two Runners I OVER 7| MILES COURSE Despite fog and frost, C. J. Mabey, a former president of the Oxford University A.C., and L.S. Powell, another Oxonian,' took 15 second off the record for the Ox-' ford seven and a-half miles course when finishing162 words
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Article102 1934-03-01 6 Only Few Minor Changes Made Prague, Feb. 20. The Prime Minister, Herr Malypetr, has completed his new Cabinet, which is practically the same as the old one. Dr. Josef Cerny is taking the place of Herr Jan Cerny as Home Minister, Herr Jan Dostalek is succeeding Dr.102 words
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Article182 1934-03-01 6 Mr. R. C. Lemmor. And Miss Ereaux I The marriage took place on Monday morning at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Roland Charles Lemmon, Accountant, Survey Department and Public Works Department, to Marjorie Lillian j Ereaux, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. I Ereaux, of Thorpe182 words
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Article97 1934-03-01 6 Collections For 1933 Total $87,860,000 Nanking, Feb. 20. The total internal revenue collected from the eight provinces of Kiangsu, Chekiang, Anhwei, Kiangsi, Hunan, Hupeh, Shantung and Henan for last year (1933) was $B7, 860,000, according to figures compiled by the Ministry cf Finance. This amount includes $58,000,000 from97 words
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367 1934-03-01 6 Two Cases Of Misappropriation CHINESE CLERK BOUND OVER Two cases in which Chinese clerks were charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of the funds of their respective firms’ Penang branches were again mentioned before the Police Magistrate, Mr. D. Wills, yesterday morning. In the367 words
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Article163 1934-03-01 6 —Reuter Wireless. Far-Reaching Plans Adopted London, Feb. 22. Far-reaching plans for the reorganisation of the iron and steel industry were adopted by the Federation of Iron and Steel Manufacturers to-day by 79 votes against 28. The plan provides. Firstly, a quota system for production, Secondly, control—Reuter Wireless. - 163 words
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Article73 1934-03-01 6 Nanking, Feb. 19. As a preliminary to the holding of a mineralogical exhibition in Tientsin on June 21, the Ministries of Industry and Education are organising a preparatory committee. Messrs. Weng Wen-hao, eminent geologist, Shen Peng-fei, Director of the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry cf Education,73 words
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Article634 1934-03-01 6 REFUSED TO BROADCAST: FIGHT COMMENTARY PROTEST Len Harvey declined an invitation to broadcast a talk on February 10 on his fight with Larry Gains because he considers the running commentary given by the 8.8. C. on February 8 was misleading. I am very indignant about the634 words
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Advertisement87 1934-03-01 6 THE TIRELESS SALESMAN —An advertisement tn the “Pinang Gazette” is a tireless salesman. Frot. one week's end to another it talks business without borir.u potential customers. It tells your story (unknown to you perhaps) to a wid« circle of in terested readers and its influence is all the more satisfactory87 words
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800 1934-03-01 7 MR. T. V. SOONG MAKES IMPORTANT STATEMENT NO LOSSES INCURRED ON DISPOSAL Interviewed by Chinese press correspondents, Mr. T. V. Soong, who has arrived in Nanking to attend the fourth plenary session of the Kuomintang, stated that he has no proposals to submit800 words
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Article77 1934-03-01 7 Shun Pao. Hangchow, Feb. 4Mr. T. V. Soong arrived at Hangchow from Shanghai yesterday by motor car in response to a telegraphic call from General Chiang Kai-shek. It is understood that General Chiang Kai-shek, Mr.T. V. Soong and Dr. H. H. Kung are haxnng a conference toShun Pao. - 77 words
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Article170 1934-03-01 7 Shanghai Morning Post. Another Government Victory Reported Hankow, February 4 The Government troops have scored another victory in the anti-Red campaign in southern Hupeh. Chiachiashih, a Communist stronghold in southern Hupeh where the "Soviet Government of Hupeh” is established, has been captured by the Government forces.Shanghai Morning Post. - 170 words
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Article135 1934-03-01 7 —China Times. Government Commissioner To Tibet Nanking, February 4 General Huang Mo-sung, newly appointed Chinese Commissioner to Tibet, is leaving for Lhasa within the next few days. It is understood that while a part of General Huang’s followers will go to Tibet by way of India General—China Times. - 135 words
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Article141 1934-03-01 7 For Shanghai Fishermen Lest the Japanese fishermen on the China Sea dominate the fish market in North China, the authorities of Greater Shanghai have taken definite steps to develop the native fishing industry, it is revealed. Plans for the construction of a $1,500,000 fish market in Younghsipo and141 words
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Article43 1934-03-01 7 —Sin Wen Pao. Secret Arrival At Kulangssu Hongkong, February 4 It is reliably learned that General Tsai Ting-kai has secretly arrived at Kulangsu. General Tsai will go abroad shortly with Generals Ou Shou-nien and Shen Kwanghan, two of his subordinate commanders.—Sin Wen Pao. - 43 words
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Article345 1934-03-01 7 Sin Wen Pao. Militia Creating Trouble In Districts Amoy, Feb. 14. Following the recent warfare in Fukien the number of irregulars in southern Fu- j kien have increased by many times and they are now refusing to take orders from the Government and a state of anarchy ISin Wen Pao. - 345 words
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Article103 1934-03-01 7 —China Times. To Take Up Permanent Residence Hongkong, February 4 The whereabouts of General Li Chi-shen, Chairman of the Fukien People’s Government, continues to be a mystery to the public. According to latest advices from a reliable source General Li went to Formosa from Foochow—China Times. - 103 words
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Article99 1934-03-01 7 —Shun Pao. Gaining Strength In Shanghai Shanghai, February 5 The Chinese Residents Association of the International Settlement issued a statement yesterday declaring that in view of the general business depression in Shanghai house rent must be reasonably reduced as beginning from the next month. The statement points—Shun Pao. - 99 words
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Article92 1934-03-01 7 —China Times. Called At Canton Hongkong, February 4 General Chen Chi-tang has decided to call an important military conference on February 10 to discuss measures for coping with the new situation in Fukien arising out of the entry of Government troops into that province. All high military.—China Times. - 92 words
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Article78 1934-03-01 7 Yangtze ports.—Shanghai Morning Post. Shanghai, Feb. 5. According to information from business circles, a large qua/ntity of Japanese goods reached Shanghai from Japan last week. Three Japanese vessels are engaged in a constant transportation service and all the vessels are fully loaded each trip. The chiefYangtze ports.—Shanghai Morning Post. - 78 words
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62 1934-03-01 7 CONSTRUCTION OF CANTON HANKOW LINE Shun Pao. Railways Ministry To Float New Loan Nanking, February 4 For the construction of the unfinished section of the Canton-Hankow Railway the Ministry of Railways has decided to float a loan to an amount of £1,600,000. The regulations governing the issuance of the loanShun Pao. - 62 words
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Article64 1934-03-01 7 —Shun Pao. Government’s Relief Measures Shanghai, February 5 The Ministry of Industry has drawn up measures for the relief of Chinese sugar industry. A sum of two million dollars has been set aside for the relief work. It is understood that the Ministry is also drawing up—Shun Pao. - 64 words
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Article69 1934-03-01 7 —China Times. Active In Nanking Nanking, February 4 The Mongolian delegation here is demanding that when the Central Political Council discusses the Mongolian issue the delegation be allowed to attend the meeting to explain the views of the Mongols. The request, however, has been rejected owing to lack—China Times. - 69 words
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Article59 1934-03-01 7 —Shun Pao. Train Service Inaugurated Shanghai, February 5 For the first time in history, direct train service Between Shanghai and Hankow has been inaugurated. The new service starts from to-day. The train leaves Shanghai at midnight every day and all passengers are required to change trains at Hsuchow, from—Shun Pao. - 59 words
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Article294 1934-03-01 7 By Former 19th Route Army Officer Condemnation of Nanking’s unfair action in dealing with the 19th Route Army in the final settlement of the Fukien episode was voiced by an officer of General Ou Shou-nien’s division during an interview yesterday. As soon as the 19th Army retreated from294 words
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Article101 1934-03-01 7 Restore Order In Border Regions According to a high military officer attached to the field-headquarters of the Ist Cantonese Division now stationed on the Kiangsi-Fukien border, some 100,000 Red outlaws still hide in the wilderness on the provincial borders. The blockade in Hui-chang and Siuchin in eastern Kiangsi101 words
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Article48 1934-03-01 7 which was consumed in Shanghai.—Shun Pao. Over $3,000,000 Of Foreign Wine Nanking, February 4 According to information from the Ministry of Industry, China imported more than ten million dollars worth of foreign wine during the year of 1933, one-third of which was consumed in Shanghai.—Shunwhich was consumed in Shanghai.—Shun Pao. - 48 words
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791 1934-03-01 8 Despite Sir John Simons instant denial of his proposed transfer to the 1 Home Office. London is humming, with rumours of an impending Cabinet reshuffle and all agree that this will sooner or later be inevitable. The National Government of Great Britain has reached a791 words
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Article113 1934-03-01 8 Mr. Veerasamy Reappointed His Excellency the High Commissioner, with the approval of His Majesty the King, has been pleased to appoint Mr. Subbiah Naidu Veerasamy to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council for a further period of three years with effect from the Ist February 1934,113 words
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Article781 1934-03-01 8 ST. NICHOLAS’ HOME Have you .purchased your ticket for, the children’s effort for St."" Nicholas’. Home to be staged at the Town Hai’l at j 5.30 p.m. to-morrow? If not do so now’, or else pay at the door. Everything is being done to ensure a, pleasant781 words
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Article1289 1934-03-01 8 I do not know’ when hot cakes be- came bestsellers, but the event was evidently so remarkable, w’hen it did occur, that it became permanently fixed in the English mind arid speech. Nothing ever seems to sell like ice-cream, for we are a winter-conscious nation and take our1,289 words
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Article211 1934-03-01 9 STONES HALF AN INCH ACROSS RARE PHENOMENON EXPLAINED Hailstones half an inch in diameter fell during a heavy shower of rain at Kulai in Johore on Tuesday. This weather phenomenon occurred short ly after two o’clock, when a sudden sharp shower of rain was experienced211 words
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Article276 1934-03-01 9 GROSSEST PERJURY ALLEGES COUNSEL The preliminary enquiry into the case :i which one Manjoor Sahib charged Kana Nagutha Mohamed Naina Maricar, a well known Indian merchant, at one time trtner in Messrs. Sultan Maricar Bros, Co. of No. 88, Market Street, Singapore, ho had branches all over276 words
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Article478 1934-03-01 9 Eight Bales From Madras IMPORTER FINED $l,OOO I i A consignment of eight bales of tobacco aves from Madras of the nett weight of _.-T9 lb., on which the duty would amount > $1,889.30. ownership of which was tre•mdously denied by the accused, led to the478 words
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Article291 1934-03-01 9 -i —Reuter. Pu Yi's Enthronement BRITAIN ENTIRELY I UNREPRESENTED I London, March. 1. The progress made in the tranquilisation of Manchukuo is not the work alone of! Japanese friends and protectors but duo; partly to Pu-yi’s own policy and the abili- i ties of Manchu and Chinese-i —Reuter. - 291 words
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Article844 1934-03-01 9 Alteration Of Promissory Note i FINED $l5O OR THREE MONTHS A case of alleged forgery was heard by j Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, Ipoh First Magis- trate, on Tuesday. Accused was a Sikh, named Thahar Singh, who is employed as a watchman at Taiping by844 words
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Article113 1934-03-01 9 UUULLICS WUU LUV —Reuter Wireless. Against Metro-Goldwyn-I Mayer Pictures London, February 28. An interesting libel action is proceeding in the King’s Bench Division the plaintiff j is Princess Yousoupoff who is suing Metroj Goldwyn-Mayer pictures cleciar ing that the character in Princess Nalatha in the film j RasputinUUULLICS WUU LUV —Reuter Wireless. - 113 words
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99 1934-03-01 9 I The 22 English Maidens ordered for the Penang Turf Club are expected to arrive about March 13th. They were all foaled in 1931. The Pedigrees are as follows Abbots Trace —Bertha Gaunt, Tremola —Hirundinet, Tredennord —Gay Caprice, Oojah—Golden Mesh, Winalot Fontaine Francaise, Craig99 words
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Article119 1934-03-01 9 TTN-BPOT yesterday to-day London £227-7-6 £227-12-6 TIN— Montte) London £227-2-6 £227-2-6 Sing&pora $113.62 Ms $113.75 Bustnees Done Rpmany Market Nominal Bwrine» Dona No Bu y ers OOPBA—(tartrled) g. $2.95 $2.95 BLACK PKPPEB $17.50 $17.50 RUBBER London 4 2 32d 4 3132 d New York 10*4c.(G) 10 5 16c.(G)119 words
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Advertisement206 1934-03-01 9 REASON/ t WANT» ANO ..jlil I a tK! iSa r 1 I /vJ •UuDimG GOLC 1 A CMC UT TA 192 3 From his first feed of Cow Gate, Baby shows pleasure and contentment —he loves it! And the Mother too watches with delight the regular and natural growth of206 words
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Article232 1934-03-01 10 V/l VICI I. Reuter. Bogus Administration In Manchuria CHINA STANDS FIRM m Nanking, February 28. A statement is being issued by the Chinese Foreign Office tomorrow concerning the enthronement of Pu Yi. It says that the Chinese Government remains firm in its stand that the bogusV/l VICI I. Reuter. - 232 words
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Article182 1934-03-01 10 Reuter. Ratification By Nanking Nanking, Feb. 27. It is reliably reported that the Chinese Government will to-morrow formally announce the ratification of the silver agreement despite the bankers’ opposition. Announcing the decision to ratify the silver agreement, the Finance Minister, Mr. H. H. Kung, emphasises the necessity forReuter. - 182 words
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Article141 1934-03-01 10 Rome, have considerably cooled.—Reuter Wireless Causes Surprise And Uneasiness Berlin, Feb. 24. The unexpected return of Senor Suvich to Vienna has caused surprise and a certain amount of uneasiness in Berlin official circles which are of the opinion that the formation of a new group inRome, have considerably cooled.—Reuter Wireless - 141 words
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Article32 1934-03-01 10 Warsaw, Feb. 24. The Polish Foreign Minister and the man Minister have exchanged formal ratifications of the recent German-Polish -aggr<-ssin pact which comes into force as from to-day.32 words
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Article186 1934-03-01 10 -Reuter. Machine-Guns Fire At Aeroplane REQUEST TO TAKE GREATER CARE Tokio, Feb. 28. An official military report confirms that Soviet machine guns fired on a Japanese plane on February 23, reconnoitring near the Soviet border at the confluence of the rivers Amur and Ussuri in connection with bandit-Reuter. - 186 words
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Article114 1934-03-01 10 the price rising to over fivepence.— Reuter Wireless. Speculative Buying London, Feb. 23. On the Stock Exchange to-day interest continued to be centred on Home sections, the chief feature being the buoyancy of giltedged securities and Indian loans. Investment demand has been accentuated by the well-known economistthe price rising to over fivepence.— Reuter Wireless. - 114 words
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Article72 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless. Plotting To Detach Nishn From Lithuania Berlin, Feb. 22. Two German political parties, namely the Socialist People’s and the Christian Socialist Workers’ in Memel territory have been suspended by the magistrates on the ground of their plotting to detach Nishn from Lithuania. Nishn is detached—Reuter Wireless. - 72 words
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Article76 1934-03-01 10 .—Reuter Wireless. High Price Of Legal Liquors Washington, February 21. The advantage which a bootlegger posseses owing to the high price of legal liquor is giving concern to the President’s assistants who are seriously studying means of putting him out of business. One method suggested is the lowering.—Reuter Wireless. - 76 words
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Article43 1934-03-01 10 5 Vi* vFutuvJ uvr —Reuter Wireless. London, Feb. 21. Gold to the value of £5,000,000 was shipped by S. S. Olympic from Southampton for America to-day. The Olympic calls at Cherbourg en route to pick up another £3,000,000 Reuter Wireless.5 Vi* * vFutuvJ uvr —Reuter Wireless. - 43 words
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Article178 1934-03-01 10 —Rugby Radio Service. Establishment Under Consideration QUESTION OF STATUS London, February 28. In the House of Commons, Captain Balfour asked whether it was proposed to increase the air force establishment at Singapore and whether it was proposed to make it an air officer’s command in order.—Rugby Radio Service. - 178 words
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Article, Illustration65 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter. Departure For Moscow After Visit To Turkey Istanbul. Feb. 28. The Chinese Military Mission, headed by General Yang Chieh, have left for Moscow. They were entertained by Kemal Pasha and all the principal Turkish Ministers. General Yang Chieh interviewed by Reuter, believes that Sino-Turkish diplomatic relations will—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article75 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless. Civil And Revenue Departments Reductions London, Feb. 23. The reduction of over £8,000,000 in the estimates of the civil and revenue departments in the forthcoming financial year is revealed in the figures issued to-day. The estimates for 1934 total £408,500,000, compared with £417,000,000 for 1933. The—Reuter Wireless. - 75 words
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Article79 1934-03-01 10 .—Reuter Wireless. Paris, Feb. 21. The death is announced of Mme. Alexandre Dumas, widow of the younger Dumas. —Reuter Wireless. Paris, Feb. 23. At the last moment and after the issue of several licences with the revised allowance incorporated, the Government has decided not to make the ten.—Reuter Wireless. - 79 words
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Article191 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless. At Cathedral Ceremony LOYALTY OF THE CATHOLICS Cheered by enormous crowds in the streets which were lined with troops, King Leopold wearing the uniform of a Lieut.General and Queen Astrid, dressed in mourning, drove in procession from the Palace to the Cathedral of Sainte.—Reuter Wireless. - 191 words
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Article141 1934-03-01 10 -Reuter Wireless Brief Reunion With Relatives London, Feb. 26 There were affecting scenes at Southampton to-day when the First Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers had a brief re-union with their relations. The Battalion had just arrived back from the west Indies after 2t 2 years service and only-Reuter Wireless . - 141 words
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Article78 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless. No Connection With Honolulu Case Reno, Nevada, Feb. 22. Mrs. Thalia Massie, who figured in the sensational Honolulu “hcnouraole slaying” case in 1932 has filed a suit for divorce against her husband. Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie of the United States Navy Mrs. Massie, when—Reuter Wireless. - 78 words
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Article78 1934-03-01 10 Reuter Wireless. Irkutsk To Moscow In 83 Days Moscow, Feb. 21. Tremendous crowds in the Red Square gave thunderous ovation to five ski-runners of the Red Army who travelled over 3,000 miles from Irkutsk in 83 days to participate in the sixteenth anniversary of the Red Army. TheyReuter Wireless. - 78 words
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Article70 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless. Paris, Feb. 21. France is cutting the Dutch and Polish coal quotas by ten per cent, as from March. —Reuter Wireless. London, February 21. Another important step in the unification of British transfort systems has been taken by the agreement between the four main railway companies—Reuter Wireless. - 70 words
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Article, Illustration540 1934-03-01 10 —Reuter Wireless Reported Massing Of Troops IDEA OF ATTACK DISCREDITED Vienna Feb. 24. Owing to reported fnassing of large numbers of Germans on the German side of the Austrian frontier, the Heimwehr is concentrating on the frontier near Braunauaninn but the idea of a German armed attack on—Reuter Wireless - 540 words
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Article609 1934-03-01 10 And Then She Ran Away "UNFORTUNATE" SIKH CONVICTED “I do not suggest that this accused the principal offender. In fact, he seer to have been the unfortunate one in tli case; he paid the largest sum for the gh and has lost it all,” declared609 words
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Article144 1934-03-01 10 Latvia to-day enroute to Berlin Route» Wireless During Year Ended February London, Feb. 26 Warships to the number of 1,756 wet built for the British Empire, the I nito' States, Japan, France, Italy, The Soviet and Germany during the year ended 1 February, according to an officialLatvia to-day enroute to Berlin Route» Wireless - 144 words
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Article301 1934-03-01 11 Sought To Withdraw Plea Of Guilt MISAPPROPRIATED MONEY REFUNDED Tan Yeok Aik, a Chinchew, who had pleaded guilty and had had sentence postponed on a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant before Mr. H. A. Morrer, the Criminal District Judge, applied through his301 words
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Article102 1934-03-01 11 Light Railway Scheme For Shanghai Nanking, Feb. 20. It is understood that construction work on the projected light railway connecting Chapei with the Civic Centre in Kiangwan will be started at an early date. Detailed plans as well as survey work on the proposed route have already been102 words
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Article85 1934-03-01 11 India Hospitals Plan Royal Honour When the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon, arrives in London this summer he will discuss with the Cabinet the Imperial Durbar, to be convened at Delhi in 1935, in celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the King’s accession to the Throne. The Chamber of85 words
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Article102 1934-03-01 11 It Cures Children’s Eyesight Birmingham children bom with a squint are being cured by such a jolly game that children with correct eyes are envious. The patients are given an instrument like a steroscope. A model is placed in each lens, and the children have to place102 words
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Advertisement17 1934-03-01 11 The Gazette Best FOR News AND Pictures FULL REPORTS OF AH Malayan Sporting Events Home Football 117 words
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Miscellaneous1174 1934-03-01 11 8.8. C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES TO-DAY I 11.10 Charles Manning and his tra, relayed from the Granada, B’or the Straits Settlements and Federat- Walthamstow, London. •d Malay States from the Empire transmit- 11. 30 Music and the Ordinary u Daventry, England. a talk by Sir Walford Davies. Two of the following1,174 words
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Article206 1934-03-01 12 Drums Of Chemicals Carried Off FACTORY SAFE IGNORED J London’s strangest robbery is being investigated by the police. It occurred at the premises of the Associated Drug and Chemical Company at Union-road, Stratford, E., and, although a considerable sum of money was in the office safe,206 words
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Article211 1934-03-01 12 Proposing the toast of the institute at the annual dinner of the Lancashire branch of the Institute of British Foundrymen at the Grand Hotel, Manchester, recently Mr. G. E. Bailey,. managing director of Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company, Ltd., said the industry, in addition to facing the economic211 words
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Article195 1934-03-01 12 February Operations The following are the particulars of operations of the undermentioned Companies for the month of February, 1934. Rawang Tin Fields Ltd.- Hours 651, Cu. Yards 230,000, Piculs 1008, Aprrox. Working Costs $18,750, Approx. Realization >73,000. Kuala Kampar Tin Fields Ltd.—Hours €l6, Cu. Yards 200,000, Piculs195 words
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Article1008 1934-03-01 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations to MESSRS. KENNEDY €so*B share Mat to-day. Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers MINING Asam Kumbang 37 0 38 6 37 0 38 6c Ayer Weng 1.80 1.90 1.75 1.85 Hong Fatt 40 45 40 451,008 words
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Article1178 1934-03-01 12 KENNEDY CO, SHARE LIST I B d a? NAMES. f g-g 3 Ih3 I RUBBER 'Dollar.) I c. c. Allenby Rubber Co. X &5 I 15 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate'. 70 85 Amalgamated Malay Estates 210 2 25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate I 10 I 25 Ayer Kumng Rubber Estates1,178 words
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Article139 1934-03-01 12 Latest Onotation* Wednesday Tuesday j Paus 77 132 77 5 32' New York 5.06% 5.07% I Montreal 5.09% 5 10%, Brussels 21.73% 21.77%! Geneva 15.69% 15.73’ Amsterdam 7.54 7.55 J Milan 58 916 58 9 16 Berlin 12.79% 12.82%' Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22 30,139 words
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Article53 1934-03-01 12 PENANG, MARCH 1 Pv '"’mn-teßy tn#* Ch*».- R*>«v On London Bank Demand 2’4 I|l€ 4 m|ts 2'4% Private 3 mlts credit 2|4% 3 Documentary 2|4 7|l€ On New York Demand 58 nom France T.T. 875 nom Hongkong T.T. 33% dis. nom. Shanghai T.T. 39% dis. nom. India T.T. 154%53 words
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Advertisement126 1934-03-01 12 BOXING WEMBLEY PARK Saturday, 3rd March, 1934. MAIN EVENT Joe Diamond 10 Rounds Eric Dunsford SEMI FINAL Kid Carpentier 8 Rounds Boy Tony EXTRA SPECIAL BOUT Battling Chye 6 Rounds Kid Mani Supported by a good 4 Rounder. ADMISSION $1.50, $l, Limited 50 Cts. Gate 10 Cents Only. Reservations at126 words
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Miscellaneous183 1934-03-01 12 THURSDAY.—Ist MARCH, 1934. WEMBLEY PARK THE DIVING RINGENS BY POPULAR REQUEST SPECIAL EXTENSION FOR FEW NIGHTS ONLY. SUPREME ORIGINAL THE STUNT THAT HAS THRILLED MILLIONAIRES ROYALTIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. See Miss IRENE THULL, The Greatest Lady High Diver In The World ROCKEFELLER KING ALFONSO MEDALISTS. A FREE ATTRACTION. DANCING EVERY183 words
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Article920 1934-03-01 13 SHIPPING ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Schedule of Principal Lines I The following is a list of vessels arriving •rnd sailing from Penang during the week: I IN PORT TO-DAY S.S. AKITA MARU from Japan. Sails for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. GEN. VAN DER HEYDEN from Lho-j Seumawe, Sigli, Olehleh, and Sabang. Sails920 words
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Article832 1934-03-01 13 OUTWARD MAILS i A mail for Northern India by the s.s. “Sirdhana” will be closed at 4 p.m. to- day. j A mail for Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe and Yokohama by the s.s. ■Ranchi" will be closed at 2 p.m. to-day. A mail for Aden, New York, Boston.832 words
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Article57 1934-03-01 13 i FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Variety Dancing Entertainment, In aid of St Micholas Home, Town Hall, 5.30 p.m. SATURDAY. MARCH 3 I Singapore Turf Club Races. Last day i Cricket: P.R.C. v. C.R.C Esplanade, 2.15' p.m. i SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Cricket: P.R.C. v. C.R.C., contd., Es-i j planade.57 words
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Miscellaneous45 1934-03-01 13 4.15 9'30 MATINEES TO-MORROW SATURDAY AT 2.4 S P.M. PACKED OUT AT ALL THREE SHOWS YESTERDAY UNIVERSAL'S GREATEST THRILLER Invisible A%an H. G. WELLS' world-famous Story WITH CLAUDE RAINS, the Renowned Stage Star And A Big Cast Including GLORIA STUART. PLANS AT MOUTRIE’S PHONE 798.45 words
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Miscellaneous141 1934-03-01 13 I MAJSSTK S GAINSBOROUGH’S NEW LAUGHTER PIECE OPENS TO-NIGHT!! I' BR,TA,N S latest comedy triumph 1 V i I' tio l VU' -i U-Sl < < ’W A R.OTOUS FARCE TEEMING W.TH LAUGHS J LESLIE HENSON ALFRED BURDON 5 4 ROBERTSON HARE HEATHER THATCHER EDWARD EVERETT HORTON 5 MAE- YOUR141 words
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Article193 1934-03-01 14 Protests Against New System Adelaide, Feb. 7 Although the licensing of bookmakers on and off the course and the registration of betting shops has been effective only since the end of December, there has already been public outcry against the extent of the gambling facilities193 words
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312 1934-03-01 14 Preparing For Melbourne Centenary Air Race Kupang (Dutch East Indies), Feb. 7 Mr. Derek Rawnsley, a British airman, who is flying to London, arrived here from Port Darwin, having safely crossed the 600-mile-wide Timor Sea. The object of his trip is to make312 words
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193 1934-03-01 14 Perth (West Australia), Feb. 13 Two scientists, who are sailing round the world in a Chinese junk collecting data for the Geographical Society of France, have arrived at Broome (West Australia) after some extraordinary misadventures'. Captain Eric de Bisschop and M. J. F.193 words
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Article200 1934-03-01 14 Big Demand For Seats The “News Chronicle’’ understands that arrangements have now been completed for the Australian cricketers in England. They will reach London on April 26, when representatives of the M. C. C. and prominent cricketers will give them a hearty welcome. Woodfull’s team will200 words
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Article192 1934-03-01 14 Re-Erection In Melbourne Melbourne is now giving the most careful consideration to the problem of the site for the re-erection of Captain Cook’s cottage which has been taken down brick by brick from Great Ay ton in Yorkshire and is shortly being shipped to Australia. It is192 words
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Article110 1934-03-01 14 Discoveries In Australia Nearly a score of Australian orchids new to botanical science have recently been discovered in Australia. They include, says Austral News, a sun orchid with large red and purple flowers, a “spider’’ orchid with yellow musk scented blossoms, a “mignonette” orchid with greenish yellow flowers110 words
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Article66 1934-03-01 14 America’s Interest In. “Living Fossils” The Chicago new zoo for birds, mammals, and reptiles is spending more than £2,000 in Australia. A large collection, including wallabies, kangaroos, emus, swans, parrots, reptiles and birds of paradise will shortly be shipped to America which lately has taken great66 words
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58 1934-03-01 14 Australians, according to their educational authorities, do not make sufficient use of their public libraries. A survey of these libraries with the object of making their facilities better known to the student and general reader is, howevei being undertaken by the Carnegie Coiporation58 words
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Article92 1934-03-01 14 Business Men Do It Sydney and Melbourne business men are now speed-boating to their offices in the mornings. A few individual speed boat owners started the movement in a haphazard way, says Austral News. The result, however, was extremely satisfactory. It was found that distances from92 words
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Article92 1934-03-01 14 To Be Imported Into Victoria Victoria is planning the introduction of pheasants and partridges as an attraction for sportsmen during the centenary celebrations, this year. The cost of importing a sufficiently large number and of establishing a special breeding plant on farms will be between £3OOO and92 words
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Advertisement371 1934-03-01 14 “•"IsgSsi'Z PUUUS TH £.9. I > I FOR MOTORISTS Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills Are Invaluable. M THETHER one motors for business or pleasure, either as a driver or passenger. Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills will bo found a valuable accessory. How often does one find at the end of371 words
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Advertisement2188 1934-03-01 15 I /T P ©.-BRITISH INDIA I X 1 I I y /I\\ A AND APCAR LINES fl CrßCTcFniHG^^jtjfcL— ICompanle» incorporated In England) T<-1 cilonPE VIA CIIPT MA,L PASSENGER and CARGO SERVICES -r-'-r r-. SLUE PUMMEL. L-IMB TO EURO VIA SUEZ From Penan er Arrive Marseilles Arrive New York V«sels. LONDON2,188 words
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Article347 1934-03-01 16 Novices Race j IRIS WINS IN CONVINCING STYLE There were 8 starters for the Novices Race which was sailed over Course "A” on Sunday. The breeze w’as fresh from the West and the sea at first smooth got lumpy towards mid-day. From the start Iris w’ho347 words
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Article125 1934-03-01 16 presentat (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore February 28. H. E. the Officer Administering the Government, was almong half-dozen European visitors who attended the informal reception abroad the Japanese cruiser, Kuma, of the Formosan Naval Station. His Excellency boarded the cruiser at 4.30 p.m. accompanied by Mr.presentat - 125 words
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Article125 1934-03-01 16 Revenue Officers Raid Party TAILOR TOWKAY FINED Saying that the many gallons of ricewater had been brewed for the occasion by his wife, a w’ell-to-do Chinese pleaded guilty in the Police Court this morning to the possession of dutiable liquor at No. 152, Campbell Street. Mr. Pirn, prosecuting,125 words
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Article139 1934-03-01 16 Chinese Woman’s Application Allowed l A Chinese woman, w’ho pleaded guiPy to a charge of running a smoking den and was fined $2O or in default 14 days’ rigo- rous imprisonment, was to-day allowed the opportunity to pay her fine by instalments ‘by the Penang139 words
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Article97 1934-03-01 16 Constable Arrested At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, February 28. The discovery at Telok Anson of the headless dismembered body of a sikh moneylender led to the arrest in Singapore of a Sikh constable employed at Pulau Samboe. The man arrested is alleged to be97 words
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Article33 1934-03-01 16 —Reuter. Re-Inf orcem ent Urged Paris l. Marshal Petain speaking yesterday in the Chamber Commission urged reinforcement of the interior effectives without delay by intensified recruiting of short term and reenlistments.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 33 words
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1054 1934-03-01 16 MALAYAN HEALTH WORK SURPASSES ANYTHING HE HAD IMAGINED IMMENSE SERVICES TO SCIENCE OF ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 28. Rotarians mustered strong at yesterday’s luncheon meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club which W’as addressed by Prof. W. W. Jameson,1,054 words
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Article217 1934-03-01 16 Annual Meeting The fifth ordinary .general meeting of the Sam Tor Eh Yeoh Chong Teik Seah (an association confined to members of the Yeoh clan from the district of Sam Tor in Fukien, China) was held at the registered office of the association, No.217 words
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Article60 1934-03-01 16 Chinese Charged With Sale A Chinese accused was charged in the Penang Police Court this morning that he, at 89H, Tek Soon Lane yesterday, did sell to one Fong Kim 39 forged $5 Straits Settlements Currency Notes, knowing the same to be countfeit. Accused claimed trial and60 words
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372 1934-03-01 16 Weights For Saturday CARD OF NINE EVENTS The following are the handicaps for Saturday’s races at Singapore, the concluding day of the February-March Meeting RACE 1 Horses, Class 4, Division 3, 7 Furlongs, 2.15. p.m Knave’s Crib 900 Silver Blaze 808 Silvanus 897 Sure Cure372 words
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Article110 1934-03-01 16 Professor Arrested CHARGE OF ILLEGAL STERILISATION Vienna, Feb. A sensation was created in Austria) entific circles by the arrest in Graz of fessor Hermann Schmerz, holder of chair of surgery in the University of on a charge of illegal sterilisation. Professor Schmerz was tried some ago on110 words
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Article146 1934-03-01 16 Draws Crowds At The Queen’s The screen version of H. G. Well's XM<k; read fantastic s l ory, The Invisible Mar opened to crowded houses at the Que< i last night. The novel, as everyone who has read it knows makes absorbing and thrilling rea ing, but146 words
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Article158 1934-03-01 16 Where The Players Are Reasonably Friendly! When six Chinese were charged with playing in a common gaming house at No. 1, W’estern Road, at 11.25 p.m. yesterday, the question arose as to whether the building was being used as a common gaming house. On a158 words
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121 1934-03-01 16 Steamer's Chinese Fireman Fined Arrested at 6.35 p.m. yesterday on th' Church Street Pier and wearing grey I’a 1 Beach suit the packets of which were bulling with Rangoon cheroots, a Chinese nani Cheah Haik Kin pleaded guilty in the T* nang Police121 words
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Advertisement19 1934-03-01 16 AIDS TO TRAVELLERS STOCKING BAGS HANDKERCHIEF CASES NIGHTDRESS CASES LAUNDRY BAGS DAINTY PRACTICAL kATITERIi. By courtesy Robinson Piano Co.19 words
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