Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 February 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-02-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 32. Vol. XCV. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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439 1937-02-08 1 Reported Massacre On Fall Of Malaga LOYALIST THREAT TO CORDOVA London, Feb. 8. The war is developing with much greater intensity throughout Spain judging from reports from many different centres. In addition to battles around Madrid and Malaga, cables from Valencia state439 words
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Article, Illustration16 1937-02-08 1 This picture of Sir Hughe and Lruiii KntsS.chbuU-Huge&sen16 words
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Article94 1937-02-08 1 —British Official Wireless. HALF MILLION HEAR POPE'S BROADCAST Manila. Feb. 8. Blazing sunshine favoured tjie bajf million Roman Catholics who gathered at Luneta Park and in the adjoining streets to receive the Papal Benediction broadcast from the Vatican, concluding the Eucharistic Congress. The Pope's words appealing for new—British Official Wireless. - 94 words
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Article180 1937-02-08 1 Mr. A. J. L. Donaldson The Winner The February Monthly Medal (stroke competition) of the Penang Sports Club was won yesterday by Mr. A.J.L. Donaldson with a score of 72. less 6. net 66. The runner-up was Mrs. J. H. Carline with 70, less 3, equals 67.180 words
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Article29 1937-02-08 1 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Feb. 8. The population of Amoy as revealed by the recent census is 172,984. Foreigners number 10,725 of whom 9,784 are Japanese.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 29 words
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Article82 1937-02-08 1 —British Radio. Journalists Among Victims London, Feb. 7. After a t\Vo-day search in which 19 aeroplanes participated a burned out plane was discovered by a shepherd in a field in a lonely park in Kirkcudbrightshire. The four occupants were the dead pilot and three members of—British Radio. - 82 words
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84 1937-02-08 1 —British Official Wireless. London, Feb. 7. The raising of the colonial question by Herr Von Ribbentrop is regarded as a natural sequel to Herr Hitler’s speech although Herr Ribbentrop has full instructions to deal with the colonial question. It is pointed out that there—British Official Wireless. - 84 words
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Article48 1937-02-08 1 ind two N.C.O.’s. —British Official Wireless. Rome, Feb. 7. Nineteen were killed when an avalanche crashing down from the Western slopes of the Roccameya near the French frontier surprised and overwhelmed an Italian Alpine patrol. Victims include one officer and two N.C.O.’s. —British Official Wire-ind two N.C.O.’s.—British Official Wireless. - 48 words
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99 1937-02-08 1 -Sin Chew Jit Poh_ Shanghai., Feb. 8. The Watchlapti reveals that Miss Elizabeth KnatcKbull-Hagessen, daughter of the British Ambassador, was slightly injured by a bullet which grazed her right temple when she was travelling with a party outside the Hopingmen (one of-Sin Chew Jit Poh_ - 99 words
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Article39 1937-02-08 1 drug dealers and smokers —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Feb. 8. The Shansi Government, following a successful anti-opium campaign, has passed a Law laying down the death penalty for drug dealers and smokers —Sin Chew Jitdrug dealers and smokers —Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 39 words
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Article, Illustration203 1937-02-08 1 DYSENTERY AMONG RELIEF WORKERS New York. Feb. 7. Dysentery has broken out in a camp* of Hood relief workers at Tennessee. The efforts of 121),(MX) workers have hitherto kept the Mississippi vrithiu its banks, but the crest of the floo4t has not yet reached Memphis, and tfur203 words
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Article, Illustration159 1937-02-08 1 Dilatory Tactics Of The Powers London. Feb. 6. Five replies have so far been received from Governments participating in the Non- intervention agreement regarding the latest proposals submitted to them by the International Committee for the control of Spanish points of entry by land and by sea. The159 words
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Advertisement76 1937-02-08 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS sran CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Kcda'i Perak. ZM. Beach St.. Penan» —Phone SAR. CHOP SOON KIAT, R 4, Hisrh S». K. Lfimimr. for Selanjror PMnr IW. E-S R 4 B /7 K B Keep them bright with a daily pint of nature’s76 words
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Article949 1937-02-08 2 RELATIONS WITH CHINA THE CRUX Country Isolated Since The Manchurian Affair. In a signed article published by the Japanese press, Prince Konoe, Pre sident of the Japanese House of Peers, says that the biggest and the most difficult problem awaiting solution in the new year is to949 words
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Article149 1937-02-08 2 Assisted In Management Of Public Lottery (Frou Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Feb. 5. Pleading guilty to a charge of assisting ir. the management of a public lottery, a Chinese, Ldm Thiang Hun, was today sentenced to a fine of $lOO or in default to two months’ rigorous149 words
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Article119 1937-02-08 2 "Played Cards To Pass Time" (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Feb. 5. “There was no ronggeng performance on Thursday night and so we passed the time playing cards,’’ said Kamaria binti Haji Mohamed Noor, a local ronggeng girl, who with three other Malays, Jaffar bin Saaid, Mapiah119 words
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Article305 1937-02-08 2 WARPLANES ORDERED FROM U.S. Siam is determined not to lag behind other Far Eastern nations in the matter of defence. Not only are new naval vessels being built for Siam in Italy and Japan but a number of bomber warplanes with a speed 235 miles an hour305 words
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Article203 1937-02-08 2 THREE RULERS ASKED TO JOIN Moslems of Palestine, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq are planning to create a federation against Arabian States, each pledged to help the others against European domination To achieve self-government in Palestine, which is the only one of the four countries still under203 words
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Article47 1937-02-08 2 VI SIL LIIC c/unc British Radio. Leaves To Visit Brother In Austria London, Feb. 6. The Princess Royal. who dined with Queen Mary at Malborough House last night, left London today with Lord Harewood to visit the Duke of Windsor in A ustria. British Radio.VI SIL LIIC c/unc British Radio. - 47 words
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Article136 1937-02-08 2 Provincial Authorities’ Ban Delhi, Jan. 26. Widespread controversy has been aroused in nationalist circles over the actionlOfseveral Provincial Governments in banning the reading or publication of an dence pledge” at today’s nationalist observances of “Independence Day” throughout India. The observances were organised by the Congress Party,136 words
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Advertisement590 1937-02-08 2 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH S C. 2667/55. State Council Office, Alor Star. Bth Zulkaedah, 1355. 20th January, 1937. TENDERS INVITED 1- The Government of Kedah has decided to allot one pawnshop to each of the following localities and for a term of two years, commencing from Mohamedan date Ist Moharram 1356590 words
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512 1937-02-08 3 Elihu Root, America s “Elder Statesman” NOBEL PRIZE WINNER New York, Feb. 7. Elihu Root, America’s "Elder Statesman” is dead. —Reuter. Elihu Root, the American statesman, was born at Clinton. New York, in Feb. 1845. He became a successful law*yer and did not really512 words
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127 1937-02-08 3 —Reuter Germany's Changed Relationship Basle, Feb. 7. The usual unofficial meeting of the Governors of the Bank of International Settlements this afternoon lasted three hours. There was co official statement after the meeting and great secrecy is maintained with regard to the discussion!, but it is—Reuter - 127 words
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Article105 1937-02-08 3 coiomai —British Radio M. Delbos' Statement Paris. Feb. 7. Herr Hitler’s speech has produced a stalemate, is the gist of a statement understood to have been made by M. Delbos in a speech at the Foreign Affairs Commission Chambers. M. Delbos said that the situation remains as itcoiomai —British Radio - 105 words
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Article51 1937-02-08 3 Reuter. London. Feb. 7. The Dutch steamer. Kertsono was involved in a heavy* collision with H.M.S. Malaya off Oporto late yesterday night. There were no casualties. H.M.S. Malaya is remaining by the Kertsono until the latter is safe. Afterwards she will return to Portsmouth forReuter. - 51 words
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Article100 1937-02-08 3 —British Radio. London. Feb. 7. The Royal Mint announces that the King and Queen have given their approval to designs for coronation medals which have teen executed by Mr. Langford Jones and Mr. Percy Metcalfe to whom their Majesties have given sittings. Mr. Metcalfe’s design with the King’s—British Radio. - 100 words
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Article157 1937-02-08 3 neavy strain British Radio. London. Feb. 7. Mr. Anthony Eden, accompanied by* his wife, left London this morning for a fortnight’s holiday in the South of France. The Foreign Secretary* in whose absence Lord Halifax will be in charge at the Foreign Office is notneavy strain British Radio. - 157 words
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Article56 1937-02-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 7. During the course of the Turf Club Races this afternoon the seventh race was won by a Siamese owner who led in the horse. An objection was lodged but the stewards upheld the win. The owner fainted and while56 words
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Article59 1937-02-08 3 ’erence at Montreux early in April.—Briish Radio. Cairo, Feb. 7. The Egyptian Government has handed a note to capitulatory powers dealing chiefly with the problem of a mixed court which it is understood Egypt stipulates should be abolished within 12 years. Abolition capitulations will be discussed’erence at Montreux early in April.—Briish Radio. - 59 words
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38 1937-02-08 3 —British Radio. London. Feb. 7. Severe censure of the management of the Gressford Colliery where 265 lives were lost in the explosion in 1934 is contained in the report of the Commission of inquiry.—British Radio. - 38 words
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Article78 1937-02-08 3 -Reuter. 4 Trolsky I erm in Await Trial Moscow, Feb. 6. The big Communist Party purge is proceeding with unabated vigour wtih the aim of eliminating all Trotskyists, Zinovieffists, and Bukharioists. Thousands of resolutions are pouring into Moscow from all over the country demanding extermination of “Trotskyist vermin.-Reuter. - 78 words
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Article49 1937-02-08 3 British Radio. Ottawa, Feb. 7. A resolution that Canada should remain neutral in any future war was rejected without any vote being recorded at the Dominion House of Commons. A resolution was moved that Mr. Woods worth should be leader of the Commonwealth Federation Party.—British Radio. - 49 words
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Article106 1937-02-08 3 Reuter. Hopeful Turn In The Negotiations Detroit, Feb. 7. The strike conference has been adjourned until Monday. Governor Murphy issued a statement that nearly all questions have been “adjusted harmoniously” with the exception of the Union’s demand for recognition as an exclusive bargaining agency for all employeesReuter. - 106 words
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Article27 1937-02-08 3 British Radio. Daker, Feb. 7. Six were incinerated when two planes from the French aircraft-carrier Bearn collided in the Podor District in Senegal.—British Radio. - 27 words
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2701 1937-02-08 4 the Rl Hon. LORD HEW ART OFBURY - STRIKING CHANGES IN NEWSPAPERS DURING LAST 50 YEARS <By the Rl Hon. LORD HEW ART OFBURY, Lord Chief Justice of England) Samuel Johnson w rote, more than a century and a half ago, “Of all public transactions the whole world is now informed by newspapers.”2,701 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-02-08 4 Duncan Rider, ayed 16, .a his clever make-up of Dame Crusoe in the Actors' Orphanage Pantomime, Robing n Crusoe”, played in London recently.25 words
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Advertisement123 1937-02-08 4 )DEINHARDg RHINE WINES C aidbeck’s lUiae S! FREE FREE I FREE I JUST RECEIVED 10,000 PAIRS IRONSIDE, LOTUS DELTA BARRAT SHOES ENGLAND FREE ONLY One 1937 Diary PRICES (Pocket Book) GREATLY given away with 1 PAIR nr pm i/wi-R REDUCED of IRONSIDE SHOES a. pitchay gunny "SON” NOS. 252, 4.123 words
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561 1937-02-08 5 Most Harmful To Malaya” “A university would be one of the most harmful things that Malaya •rould have,” declared a well-known Singapore Malay to a Pinang Gazette representative. Opposed definitely to the establishment of such an institution he predicts that Singapore Malays would refuse to561 words
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Article149 1937-02-08 5 How many doctors are there in Malaya The latest Government Gazette answers this question very neatly—after one has counted precisely 690 names figuring under the head “List of Registered Medical Practitioners Practising Within the Straits Settlements and the Malay States.” One «tarts with Abdul Ghani149 words
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Article68 1937-02-08 5 Sunday Gazette cable. Reported Wedding Plans (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Feb. 6 The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Express states that the wedding of the Duke of Windsor ar.d Mrs. Ernest Simpson will take place at Enzesfeld Castle at the end of April. The ex-King hasSunday Gazette cable. - 68 words
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Article147 1937-02-08 5 Honours Awarded For His Services All is now settled regarding the orders and decorations held by the Duke of Windsor before he surrendered his throne. After all, he is to retain his various knighthoods—of the Garter, the Thistle, St. Patrick, the Bath, Star of India, St.147 words
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Article251 1937-02-08 5 As the members of the Imperial Order of Royal Prevaricators gathered round a blazing fire at London, Ontario, one of them happened to mention that it was a cold day. “Do you call this cold?” asked another member of the Order. “I remember one winter morning when251 words
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Advertisement169 1937-02-08 5 N] SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT M UH CORONATION 1® MjJ I MAY 12TH 1937 IllH I WHITEAWAYS lUI WILL BE PLEASED TO SEND ON REQUEST SAMPLES AND E W QUOTATIONS EOK FLAGS. STREAMERS, BANNERS, TRI-COLOUR, MULTI-COLOUR, BUNTING. MEDALS, PLAQUES, SHIELDS, IBp SOUVENIR NOVELTIES AND ANY KIND OF DECORATIVE MATERIAL. SPECIAL CONCESSIONS TO169 words
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Article1500 1937-02-08 6 CHARLTON A. REGAIN LEAD Results of ruxtil’.ts played on Saturday in the Scottish Leagues together with position> of teams are as follows: ENGLSH LEAGUE—DIV. I. Arsenal 1’ Manchester U. 1. Birmingham 5, Liverpool 0. Bolton W. 1, Wolverhampton W. 2. Brentford C, Derby C. 2.1,500 words
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104 1937-02-08 6 $2OO Reward For Arrest Of Thief (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban. Feb. 6 A reward of $2OO and ten percent vai ue of any of the property recovered, is being offered to the person or apportioned among the persons giving information leading to the arrest104 words
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Article89 1937-02-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent! Seremban, Feb. 6 The following announcements relative to Negri Sembilan Volunteers are made:— Lieut. Raja Aman Shah has been transferred to the reserve of officers. Second Lieuta. G. D. Mac Donal c and R. F. Gunn have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant.89 words
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Miscellaneous180 1937-02-08 6 6.15 TONIGHT 930 THE RETURN SCREENING OF WARNER BROS. MOST LAVISH A SONG DANCE, LAUGH AND GIRL SHOW! RUBY KEELER MBmWMB al jolson “CASINO FOwll DE PARIS” with a host of fast-stepping beauties! Hear again these Popular song Hits! i. "About a Quarter to Nine” ••Casino de Paris” "Go into180 words
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Miscellaneous151 1937-02-08 6 Undoubtedly the year's best Hindi-Urdu Picture. ROYAL 630 OPENING TONIGHT 930 A Super-Hindi-Urdu Talkie "DARD-E-ULFAT" OR "SPANGS OF LOVE" Starring Heera. Iqbal, M. Gupte. Jagannath. Kamalakar and a cast of 2.000 SEE the latest Egyptian Dances! HEAR lilting Hindi-Urdu Song Hit! DRAMA! ACTION! ROMANCE! Don’t miss this opportunity of seeing151 words
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Miscellaneous112 1937-02-08 6 Opening TONIGHT 9.30 GAUMONT-BRITISH PICTURES PRESENT ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S LATEST SPY THRILLER Greater Even Than The 39 "Steps" A Gripping Adaptation of Somerset Maugham's "The film mounts from one dramatic Situation to another until the W Climax comes in one of the most remarkable train Smashes ever the screen" EVENING NEWS112 words
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409 1937-02-08 7 Dep!orab!e State Of Hawkers Revealed At Inquest Food sold by some of the hawsers on the streets in Penang and other places is simply deplorable. In most cases these hswkers do their business only in the most congested areas, such as. ’Chulia Street, Cintta409 words
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Article243 1937-02-08 7 Honeymoon At Penang Hill < From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 6. Mr. Edward W. Houston, who is employ■ed by the Brunei P. W. D., was married this afternoon to Miss Winifred Lindsay MecLachlan, formerly of Bungsar Hospital. They have been friends for a long time,243 words
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Article79 1937-02-08 7 The wedding took place on Sat. at the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Penang, of Mr. P. Ponudorai, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Pakiam of Nagapatam, South India, and Miss Amalor Pavamary eldest daughter of Mr. Thangadorai, and the late Mrs. Thangadorai. Hev. Father L. Riboud79 words
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Article276 1937-02-08 7 Further Evidence Recorded Further details of the terrific explosion which occurred in a specially erected building belonging to the Chettiar Temple at Waterfall Road, Penang on Jan. 10 and resulting in the deaths of two Tamils were recorded on Saturday at an inquest held by Mr. H.276 words
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Article220 1937-02-08 7 Midnight Discovery That the deceased committed suicide by throwing himself from the third floor of the General Hospital, Penang, was the verdict returned by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham. the Penang Coroner, on Saturday, at the conclusion of an inquest on a Chinese. Ong Lock Eng. w’ho220 words
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Article120 1937-02-08 7 Man Retaliates With Golok I MALAY ON CAUSING HURT CHARGE Because the complainant struck him on his face, he took a golok add flung it at him, was the explanation given by a Malay Chee Chee bin Shaik Sudin. when charged before Mr. H. A. L.120 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-02-08 7 BETWEEN SESSIONS TALK.—Delegates at the National Union of Women Teachers’ annual conference at HarTogate.17 words
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Article61 1937-02-08 7 A Chinese, Loh Seng, was charged before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, in the Penang Police Court, on Saturday with theft of a necklace valued $l4 belonginp to Mak Soo, on Feb. 4 at Sungei Ujong Road. The accused claimed to be tried. The case was61 words
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Advertisement168 1937-02-08 7 1 < r i What is I the good I I 3 'I b of a fl s ingle W hisky; j ■j IL J’ A single whisky has a double meaning,” said Johnnie Walker, and when we in Scotland talk about ‘single’ whiskies we mean M the many separate168 words
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Advertisement220 1937-02-08 7 STOMACH BLOWN OUT BY GAS v Discomfort Ended by Chardox Just another sufferer from indigestion with a difference. For when he took hi* troubles to his doctor, he took an advertisement as well! When the doctor saw it was an advertisement for Chardox he advised him to try it. It220 words
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Article654 1937-02-08 8 SOMETIME ago the question was raised in the House of Commons of Germany's desire to have those territories which were taken from her at the end of the Great War returned to her. This followed upon the speeches of certain German statesmen in which they declared that654 words
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Article424 1937-02-08 8 THE CHINESE NEW YEAR To the Editor. Dear Sir, —I think I am expressing the sentiment of the vast majority of the Straits born Chinese when I say that the very broad-minded message of Mr. G. H. Goh appearing in your New Year Number falls like424 words
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Article859 1937-02-08 8 DIOCLES - Boomlet in the Retail Trade- New Year Rush Begins—A Big Bang Expected DIOCLES THREE days to the Chinese New Year. The week-end rush in shopping ha-s ?een terrific, whole families often enough being seen to “do the shops Particularly it was noticed along Penang Road and Campbell859 words
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Article114 1937-02-08 8 Gift Of Radio Sets Lepers on Pulau Jerajak and in the Penang Settlement have good things in store for them. For the Chinese New Year celebration special gifts are being distributed mainly through the Penang District Hospital Fund which has materially helped lepers and also patients114 words
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Article69 1937-02-08 8 Lisf No. 3 The followiag are further donationa to the A.C.S. Building Fund which Mr. Ong Joo Sun, J.P., hon. secretary and treasurer of the Old Boys’ Committee, gratefully acknowledges:— Mr. Yew Tatt Choo >lO.OO MF. 'Cheah Say Leong 30.00' Mr. Ung Sin Chor 2.00’ Mr. Yeoh69 words
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Article121 1937-02-08 9 OPENING CEREMONY TOMORROW The new headquarters of the Penang and Province Wellesley Girl Guides Association “The Pines,” Burmah Road, Penang, will be opened tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. Mrs. A.M Goodman, the President of the association, will perform the opening ceremony. A general meeting will then follow121 words
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Article272 1937-02-08 9 Business For Tomorrow's Meeting The following is the agenda for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners tomorrow: 1. To confirm minutes of last Ordinary Meeting held on 12th January, 1937. 2. Statutory Declaration of Dr. Ong Huck Ch ye as a Municipal Commissioner to be laid on the272 words
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410 1937-02-08 9 Beat Krian Club In Innings Match: Noon 88 Not Out The Penang' Sports Club beat the Krian Club at Parit Buntar yesterday in an interesting 1 game. D’Arcy Irvine was in good form with the ball and dismissed Adams, Muriel, Biggs, and Cameron, when410 words
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Article415 1937-02-08 9 P. R. C. Beat Sporting Diamonds By 26 Runs Playing their second match of the season yesterday, the Penang Recreation Club had a successful encounter against the Sporting Diamonds whom they defeated by 26 runs in a one innings match. D. Di Brooy415 words
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Article122 1937-02-08 9 Perak Bantamweight Champion Indisposed (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) The amateur boxing promotion fixed for Wednesday at the Wembley Park, Penang, has been indefinitely postponed as G. Hogan, the batamweight champion of Perak, who was to have met G. Samy, the Penang bantam and featherweight title holder, for122 words
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46 1937-02-08 9 A meeting of the Reception Committee of the All-Malaya Tamils Reform Fifth Conference was held on Friday last at 18 Belfield Street, Ipoh. It was decided that the conference fixed for Feb. 11 and 12 be postponed to Feb. 27 and 28.46 words
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Article155 1937-02-08 9 Chinese Committee Meets About 100 persons were present at a meeting of the Chinese Coronation Committee held on Saturday at the Chinese Town Hall. The Hon. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe, chairman, presided. It was suggested by Mr. Chee Wor Lock that the chairman should approach the Resident Councillor,155 words
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131 1937-02-08 9 Workmen Demand Higher Wages (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 8. A serious situation has arisen among foundry workers in Ipoh. Following the example of other workers demanding higher wages, it is understood the workmen of 16 Chinese foOndries in this town have presented a131 words
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Article112 1937-02-08 9 Ship Master's Midnight Discovery At about 11.30 p.m. on Friday last, the captain of the s-s. Matang sighted the body of a young female Chinese, fully clad in trousers and jacket, floating in the sea by the side of the ship. He gave instructions to112 words
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Article76 1937-02-08 9 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Central Troops Enter Sian-fu Shanghai, Feb. 8. The vanguard of the Central troops have entered Sian and are being stationed at the North, West and East Gates, permitting Gen. Yang Hu-cheng’s troops to remain in the new city, Peikwan. After discussion with Mr. Wang—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 76 words
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Article83 1937-02-08 9 AIR MAIL A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.I.L.M. service will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zeanzibar, Northern and Southern Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close83 words
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Article45 1937-02-08 9 rir <x i Reuter. Geelong Ail Out For 161 Geelong, Feb. 8. In reply to the M.C.C. total of 282, Geelong, who had 50 for one wicket at the close of play on Saturday, were all out today just before lunch, for 161. Reuter.rir <x i * Reuter. - 45 words
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336 1937-02-08 10 KENNEDY CO. WEEKLY SHARE REPORT Messis. Kennedy Company in their weekly share report dated Feb. 5 state After a quiet opening the past two days has seen some revival of interest in the local share market and although Rubbers continue very quiet. Tin shares are a turn firmer. Tin closes336 words
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Article1164 1937-02-08 10 DIVIDEND RAISED TO 15 PER CENT Encouraging Outlook For The Industry The seventh ordinary general meeting of London Nigerian Tin Mines, Limited, was held on Jan. 26 at the Chartered Insurance Institute. 20 Aldermanbury, London, E.C., Mr. J. Ivan Spens (chairman of the company) presiding. The1,164 words
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Article462 1937-02-08 10 COURT APPROVES MERGER London, Jan. 26. A THREE-COMP ANY scheme to get rid of cross-holdings of shares and “bring the companies together on a true basis of valuation” was before Mr. Justice Clausen in the Companies Court yesterday. It came up on a petition by the London462 words
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Advertisement54 1937-02-08 11 SUNDAY GAZETTE The First SUNDAY Newspaper Published In JMalaya SPECIAL FEATURES Illustrated London Letter: Women’s Page: Chess and Bridge Notes: Motoring and Aviation Review. China Page: Film and Gramophone Notes: Scouts Notes: Junior Section: Weekly Sports Review: Week=End Radio Programmes. All The Week-End Sport Fully Reported in the SUNDAY GAZETTE:54 words
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462 1937-02-08 12 Great Extensions At Headqnarters TELEVISION STUDIO FOR 'CELEBRITIES’ A “celebrity” television studio is to be built at Broadcasting House. It will be reserved for the use of Cabinet Ministers and other distinguished people, to save them the inconvenience of making the journey to and462 words
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Article217 1937-02-08 12 War-time memories are revived whenever the name of Roosters appears in the BBC programmes. Some of those wHb hear this indomitable little concert party when it broadcasts from Daventry tomorrow on Transmission 2at 6.20 p.m. (Malayan time) may have heard it cheering the 60th (London) Division before their217 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article681 1937-02-08 12 Review Of Last Year’s Progress An interesting record of the progress of marine meteorology in 1936 is presented in the current quarterly issue of the journal of the Marine Division of the Meteorological Office. Within the past year the work of the Meteorological Office has been681 words
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Article332 1937-02-08 12 M.V. “GLENOGLE” from London via Suez sails same day for Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai Dairen. S.S. “SANTHIA” sails 4 p.m. for Singapore, Hong Kong, Amoy, Shanghai, Mo]?, Kobe and Osaka. S.S. “SIRDHANA” from Far East. Sails for Rangoon, Calcutta and Coconada. S.S. “HINDENDURG” from Bremen, Hamburg,332 words
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Advertisement43 1937-02-08 12 Rust costs millions per year Norusto prevents rust HAS A COVERING CAPACITY OF II n, 700—1000 SQ. FT. IF MiIIWMM In ’/i l' SOUGNUM a f U U PRODUCT A < PAINT- prevents corrosion on Iron A Steel Work Sime, Darby S’ Co., Ltd.43 words
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Miscellaneous484 1937-02-08 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS PENANG Station Z.H.J. broadcasts on a wave- 7.35 Studio programme. “Twenty Minutes of Nonsense”. Miss Joyce Lim .length of 49.3 metres. —Miss Ida Paul—Mr T. Cooper—today Mr Tedd >’ L IVL* 7.55 Straits Echo news bulletin. 8.00484 words
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Miscellaneous293 1937-02-08 12 Tune in on the following wavelengths'. TRANSMISSION 8 GSH 81. ±7 Mc/s (13.97 m.) GBG 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.) GBB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) TRANSMISSION 3 GSH 81. 47 Mc/s (13.97 m.) GBF 15.14 Mc/s (19.88 m.) GBB 9.51 Mc/s (31.55 m.> TRANSMISSION 5 GBD 11.75 Mc/s (85.53 GBC 9.58293 words
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Article98 1937-02-08 13 The Ministry of Labour published recently revised editions of two pamphlets in the series intended for the use of secondary school pupils and their advisers. The on> entitled “The Merchant Navy (Navigating) Officers” contains particulars regarding qualifications, salaries and prospects, the nature and costs of98 words
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Advertisement323 1937-02-08 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vmeb. LONDON AJO NOMHI OONUNENT Leave Due Tin conjunction with Glen A Shire Une) Penang London e PHILOCTETES London, R’dam, H’burg, Hull A Swansea. Feb. 11 Mar. 9 A- AENEAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam A Glasgow. Feb. 19 Mar 20 GLENGARRY L’don,323 words
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Advertisement334 1937-02-08 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE Feb. 12 m.v. “INDRAPOERA” R.L. 12,000 tons Feb. 26 m.v. “MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE” n .L. 20,000 tons Mar. 5 m.v. “SIBAJAK” R.L*. 13,000 tons Mar. 19 m.v. “CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS” N.L. 17,000 tons Mar. 26 m.v. “DEMPO” r.l. 17,000 tons Apr. 9 m.v. “J.V. OLDENBARNEVELT” *****334 words
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Advertisement577 1937-02-08 13 P&O BRITISHMNDIA SINGAPORE AND FAR EAST S.S. "SANTHIA" SAILING MONDAY Bth FEBRUARY J 3O ““"".I Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham rontract with His Majesty’s Government o London and Far East Mail Service. Malacca and Singapore Service S/S MA TA HART” Feb 19 Outwards from London for China <± Japan» NO SAILINGS577 words
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Miscellaneous560 1937-02-08 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES 7LII arranged by Franz Wolf. 4.50 News and economic review ic German. 5.05 Little German reader. 5.20 Hitler Youth pro(WAVELENGTH 225 m.) grammi? 5.35 Close down. TODAY 6 15 p m Call DJA DJB DJN dje. German folk song. 6.20 Concert of light Wavelength—22s m. music. 7.20 News560 words
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Miscellaneous602 1937-02-08 13 NIROM PARIS Station in Batavia broadcasts on the fol- Station Radio-Colonial. Its call-letters 'owing wavelengths: ir 10.50 a.m.—1.50 p.m YDA 6.040 L 19 68 metres T. P. A. 2 kes (49.67 m.) and YOB 11.860 kca W T F A. S /•< a y W 25 TP A. 4 (25.3602 words
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Miscellaneous289 1937-02-08 13 KUALA LUMPUR Station ZGE broadcasts on a wavelength of 48.92 m. anJ 110 m. TOMORROW LX 137 La Capricieuse. Waltz In C Sharp Minor. Violin Solo by Bronislaw Hube min. DX 523 Alice Delysia Memories. Part 1 2. Alice Delysia. DX 6G5 Xone But The Weary Heart. Two Caprices Nos.289 words
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Article203 1937-02-08 14 RUGBY: Reuter. 13—6 VICTORY FOR SCOTLAND London, Feb. 6. Wales suffered their second defeat in international rugby today, at Swansea. They were beaten by Scotland before a crowd of 45,000. The score was Scotland 13 points and Wales six points. After their surprising defeat by England atReuter. - 203 words
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Article143 1937-02-08 14 (From Our Own Correspondent» Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 6. SELANGOR were able to share honours in their return inter-state hockey match against Perak, played on the Pa dang today, each side scor- ing twice. Both sides gave a good I displav but ground conditions were not productive of143 words
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Article676 1937-02-08 14 NEGRI GO DOWN TO PERAK Losers Good ffort To Reduce 4-0 Lead (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 7. Superiority in defence aod attack enabled Perak to beat Negri Sembilen by four goals to two in the inter-State hockey match played here on the Kuala Lumpur padang676 words
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Article241 1937-02-08 14 Penang Equalise In Closing Minutes Thrilling hockey was seen on the College Green. Alor Star, yesterday when Kedah miinaged to hold Penang to a Jrazz. each side scoring one goal. Some sparkling movements and sound defence put up by both teams were the features of the241 words
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Article74 1937-02-08 14 The following have been selected to plaj for the F.M.S. in the annual hockey match against the Colony. Toft (Perak I; Abdul Rahman (Perak» Gorbex Singh (Sei.); Turner (Sei.), Peel (Sei.), C R Labrooy (Perak); Koelmeyer (Sei.), Tajudin (Sei.), Sheik Mustapha (Negri), Osman (Perak), and Caleb74 words
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Article101 1937-02-08 14 last —Reuter VERITY AND HARDSTAtx OPEN MATCH Geelong. F eb 6 Ihe after being 246 f seven at tea. were all out f Or Geelong scored 50 for one close. tl,e Verity was again the openinHe hit 47 in 110 minutes, his Scor eludinglast —Reuter - 101 words
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Article80 1937-02-08 14 Perak Malay Hockey Team Beaten On the Victoria Green, P enaug on Saturdays a Perak Malay hockev team met the Chinese Re creation Club and were defeated by three goals to one. First blood was drawn by the visitors through Alladad Khan but Eu Cheow’ Teik80 words
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Article50 1937-02-08 14 Drawti Match Against Malay Regiment (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, Feb. 6. Playing their first match of the soccer season, the Singapore Cricket Club, fielding their first team, drew two all with an eleven from the Malay Regiment whose stay in Singapore comes to an end on Wednesday.50 words
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Advertisement255 1937-02-08 14 M "|fl| f w *Pinang gazette dr Sunday §azetie $250 in PRIZES 5 Winners Only Singapore February Meeting A first prize of $2OO will be awarded by the Pinang Gazette to the reader who correctly forecasts the names of five winning horses on the first day of the Singapore Turf255 words
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Advertisement239 1937-02-08 14 Five Outstanding features in one car? I'”s,° only VAUXHALL gliding and provides |jijl tbesmoothestmotonng V has them all CONTROUEO synchromesh T is wh J motorists have wH, “We tried the The Autom.do.Uy CootroUed therS b We ChoSe a VaUxhalU” Mesh gear box means a v fatddess change. No Before you239 words
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897 1937-02-08 15 Sailor Bill Drops Dead After Run (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 6. THE Perak Turf Club February Meeting was brought to a close today in fine weather, good going, and before one of the largest crowds in recent years. The totolisator and cash897 words
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Article119 1937-02-08 15 Reuter. Guy’s Hospital XV Swamped By Devonport S. London Feb. 6. Fallowing are results of principal Rugby AJnion matches played today:— BUickheath 8 The Army 22 Bradford 18, Waterloo 3. Bristol 12 Cambridge Univ. 1G Devonport S. 27 Guy’s Hosp. O Gloucester 0 United Services 12. LondonReuter. - 119 words
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Advertisement60 1937-02-08 15 Hu. ZZ /ifHaTOTOByr I®- <wL aunAk, Yi WHI SKY district of GU*i eiVen it#?n ame lo 01 n, Vet ’’««me French Bmndy 1 f» pro «ucmg has Me ,o «"other. (he »rt of native, of th. 2 Ok) o*7 e/u„Ok*'/ Gfeohvet Who in<jefin,i.i L the h.>he,^?‘ f connec t»on with*!-,*60 words
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Article205 1937-02-08 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share Lißt today:— RUBBER: Buyer* Seller* Ayer Panas 2.05 2.25 Baaaett 90 95 Batu Lintang 1.50 1.55 ex Indragiri 1.75 1.85 Kempas 2.97 J 3.10 Kuala Sidim 3.15 3.20 Malacca Pinda 1.85 1.95 Mentakab 51 55 Sungei Tukang205 words
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Article236 1937-02-08 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyer* Seiler* Batu Selangor 1.45 150 Hong Fatt 150 1.55 Jelebu 1.27} 1.32} Kuchai 1-65 1.70 Lukut 132} 1.37 A North Taiping 90 92} Rahman Hyd. 1-35 1.40 Rantau Ordy. 1.45 1-50 Rantau Pref. 1.47} 1.52} Sungei Ways 2.95 3.05 Taiping 00 92} Talam 2.10 2.15236 words
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Article154 1937-02-08 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Boyer* Sellers Ampats 4(9 s|l}xd B. Selangors 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatts 1.50 1.54 Jelebus 1-24 1.29 Katus 23(3 24(0 K. Kampars. 16(9 17|3 K. Lanjut* 24(9 2516 Laruts 15(6 16;0 Lukut* 1.32} 1.37} Rantau Ords. 1.45 1.50 Rantau Prefs. 1.47} 1412} Raubs 7.00 7.15154 words
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Article130 1937-02-08 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 964 105 764 New York 4.891 4.89 Montreal 4.892 4.89~ Brussels 28.99 1 28.99 Geneva 21.41} 21.42 Amsterdam 8.93 J 8.93; Milan 93 93 Berlin 12.15} 12.16 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Ccoenhagen 22.40 22 40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Prague 140130 words
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Article120 1937-02-08 16 London, Feb. 6 RUBBER Firmer. Spot 10 A buyers I«>H sellers. April June 10$ buyers 10;’ sellers. July Sept. 10} buyers 10S sellers. Oct. Dec. 10 J* buyers 10 ft sellers. New York: 21.41 cts. United Kingdom Stock* London 29,131 tons Liverpool 41,900 tons JOFRA Straits S.O.120 words
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Article43 1937-02-08 16 Messrs. Boustead Co., Ltd., Penang, agents, Vai d’Or Rubber Estates Ltd., have received a telegram from the secretaries, Messrs. P. R. Buchanan Co., London, advising that a dividend of 5% has been declared in respect of the financial year 1935(1936.43 words
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Article279 1937-02-08 16 RUBBER: Boyers Seller* Allenby* 1.97} 2.05 Ayer Panas 1.97} 2.05 Bassetts -90 .92} Batu Lintangs 1.50 1.52} Bedfords 132} 1.37} cum Bentas 1-45 1.47} Broga* 1.17} 1-20 Indragiri* 1.72} 1.77} Jerams 127} 132} Lunas 2.32} 2.40 Mandai-Tekongs .25 27} M. Pindas 1-87} 195 Mentakabs .50 .52} N. Scudais279 words
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Article85 1937-02-08 16 London. Jan. 26. The amalgamation of Stoughton (Perak) Rubber Plantations and Sungei Reyla (F. M. S. Rubber Estates was approved in December last. Yesterday resolutions were passed at extraordinary general meetings liquidating the companies, with the object of carrying into effect an agreement between the two companies85 words
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Article116 1937-02-08 16 London —(Spot) SATURDAY TODAY London —(3 month*) £226.5.0 No market Singapore £227.5.0 No market Business Done $113.25 $113.50 Penang Business Done COPRA.-—(Sundrted) $8.20 $8.45 BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO $ll.OO RUBBER Loudon 10 i d New York 21 f %c(G) 21gc(G) Singapore- Spot 355 c 36}c Feb.|Mar. 36c 363 c116 words
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Advertisement108 1937-02-08 16 PAUL AND LEON LA SALLE World famous whirlwind skaters undertake to give skating tuition to girla boys. iMhes and gents, at Wembley PaA on all week days from 7 am. to 9 a m. CHARGES:SO cts. per lesson of half an hour. Roller skates will be supplied by the management108 words
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Advertisement282 1937-02-08 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated In the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to «rmc CBINBSE COMME®<® ajl BANK, UMTTEI», na HO BONO BANK. UKOTKD, A TBS OVmtBKA-CBINBMB BANK, ÜBmED. CAPITAL. $*****,000 CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE PENANG BRANCH Noe- 28 A 80, Beach Street, Penang Telegraphic Address "OVERSEA” OTHER BRAHOHRB Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Batu282 words
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Advertisement521 1937-02-08 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated la Hong Kong) mm 1« limited to extent and tn manner prescribed k..""* Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 ofX** Colony. Hood Office.— HONG KONG Authorised Capital Issued and Fully paid up Reserve Funds:— *«5001*. Reserve Liability of PrOPrt BOARD OF DJRECTOrT' Hon. Mr.521 words
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Miscellaneous219 1937-02-08 16 LADIES' GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS. MONDAY, 8th FEBRUARY. 1937 THE GRUBEL TROUPE PERFORMING AT WEMBLEY CABARET AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements» GATE ADMISSION: Gents 10 Cents. Ladies Free. THE GRAND NOORAN OPERA—“Selendang Di Lama.” Part 1. No Free Lists. Seats :—50. 30, 20 and 10 Cents.219 words
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