Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 February 1937
1937-02-09
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-02-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 33. VoL XCV. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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708 1937-02-09 1 —British Radio. Italian And German AID IN Capture Of Malaga NO RECOGNITION OF INSURGENTS BY U. K. The fall of Malaga marks the successful beginning of the campaign to capture Valencia into which the insurgents are throwing every ounce of energy. Gibraltar learns—British Radio. - 708 words
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Article109 1937-02-09 1 .Reuter. FIRST STEPS TO A DICTATORSHIP Washington, Feb. 8. Despite the storms of protest throughout the country, including -papers like the New York limes. President Roosevelt is reported to be determined to press on with his judicial reforms. The Washington Herald in an editorial goes so.Reuter. - 109 words
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Article165 1937-02-09 1 —Reuter. Lorries Guarded By Japanese Roughs London, Feb. 8. In the House of Commons. Mr. A. C. Moreing asked the Foreign Secretary whether he had drawn the attention of the Japanese Government to the statement by sir mcdcrlcK Maze (h»t the accumulated blocks of smuggled goods at Tientsin—Reuter. - 165 words
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Article136 1937-02-09 1 Thirty. Eight Planes To Take Part Tickets for the Air Pageant, organised by the Penang Flying club, to be held at the Penang Aerodrome, Beyan Lepas, on Sun-1 day, Feb. 21, are now ready and may be obtained through members. According to replies received so far, a136 words
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Article41 1937-02-09 1 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Feb. 9. A message from Chengtu reports that progress is being made with the currency reforms. Over 7,000.000 dollars in local "bank notes was burned in public under the supervision of the Government Officials.Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 41 words
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Article34 1937-02-09 1 —Reuter. Shanghai, Feb. 8. The garrison at Sianfu has submitted to the Government whose troops occupied the city without opposition. General Yang Hu-chen fled to San Yuan. 30 miles north of Sian.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article104 1937-02-09 1 President Roosevelt's Invitation Washington, Feb. 8. President Roosevelt broadcast an invitation to 25,000 Boy Scouts from all over the world to a Jamboree at Washington from June 6 ’until July 9 to celebrate the twentyseventh anniversary of the foundation of the Boy Scout movement in America. Reuter. This104 words
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Article114 1937-02-09 1 —Reuter. NO INDICATION OF AGREEMENT Akron, Feb. 8. The strike at the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company Plant Number 2 who which has been in progress during the past four days and in which 5,000 workpeople were concerned, has been settled and operations have been resumed Detroit,—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article328 1937-02-09 1 Further Mention In Assize Case Mention of the ’Red Cross’ Society in Ayer Itam was again made in the Penexig Assize Court this morning when the trial of six vfeinese for attempted murder of two compatriots at Paya Terubong Road. Ayer It am. in Nov. last year328 words
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Article72 1937-02-09 1 Sir Ralph Paget Revisits Siam (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 8. Sir Ralph Paget, British Minister to Siam a quarter of a century ago when the Malay states of Kedah, Kelantan, Trengganu and Perlis came under British pr otection, is the guest cf the present Ent72 words
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Article235 1937-02-09 1 Levees Expected To Hold —Reuter Wireless. Washington, Feb. 8. Congress has passed a $950,000.000 Relief and Deficiency Appropriation Bill which will provide funds for flood relief. The waters continue to fall slowly at Louisville and Oviro. II)., and as far south as 50 miles from Memphis.—Reuter Wireless. - 235 words
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Article75 1937-02-09 1 Reuter. London, Feb. 8. In the House of Commons, Mr.A.C. Motcing Brew attention to the report that the Chinese Government intended to compel all msurance policies to be in the Chinese language and requested that the Arzb£Wfia<lor be instructed to draw the attention of the» Chinese GovernmentReuter. - 75 words
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Advertisement16 1937-02-09 1 All ciieongl No. 47. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement95 1937-02-09 1 MALAYA SILVER CO., No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, SSI MANUFACTURERS DEALERS 1 OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc. Gold and silver badges and medals, brass and rinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts j for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Workmanship. Moderate charges Prompt service i95 words
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Article1348 1937-02-09 2 From King Offa To King George VI IIS HISTORY AND USES the present moment a new Great Seal for His Majesty King George VI. is in course of being designed, and a brief survey of the history and use of this important instrument may be1,348 words
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Article638 1937-02-09 2 Presentation To H.M.S. Suffolk PRATAS REEF RESCUE RECALLED Portsmouth, Jan. 29. H.M.S. Suffolk, Captain H. C. Phillips,, today received from the Board of Trade a silver salver, inscribed “Presented by the Board of Trade to H.M.S. Suffolk in recognition of the meritorious services of the638 words
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Article148 1937-02-09 2 No Germans At The April Talks Cairo, Sunday. The German Government has sounded about sending an “observer” to the Montreux conference on April 12, to discuss the abolition of the Capitulations—which give foreigners in Egypt special judicial rights. Berlin rejected the proposal as inconsistent with national148 words
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Article179 1937-02-09 2 60 Surgeons To Be On Duty 700 MEN TO THE MILE The St. John Ambulance Brigade has completed preliminary arrangements for the ambulance services on Coronation Day —May 12. The six atnd a half miles along which the procession will pass have been divided into nine sections,179 words
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276 1937-02-09 2 OXFORD ASTONISHED The intervention in the Oxford University by-election of the Archbishop of York (Dr. Temple) and the Bishops of Bradford (Dr. Blunt), Chichester (Dr. Bell), Liverpool (Dr. David), and Southwark (Dr Parsons), in support of the “Popular Front" candidate. Sir Arthur Salter, has caused surprise276 words
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Article115 1937-02-09 2 Capetown, Jan. 28 The Abdication Bill has emerged from the committee stage without material amendment, although Dr. Matem, the Nationalist leader, tried to insert a provision enshrining the Union’s right to secede from the Empire, and a powerful group of the United Party tried to avoid115 words
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Article238 1937-02-09 2 Dewan On Th® Risks Of Delay MADRAS, Jan. 28 Addressing the Mysore Legislature today, the Dewan, Sir Mi raw Ismail, declared that i Mysore had always been a consistent, I a persistent, supporter of an all-India feA- eration, and affirmed that the State woaid refrain from doing238 words
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Advertisement423 1937-02-09 2 Mnad 1 Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 14’.8 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. ffimgapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singspore. Suata Lum par Office 25, Java Street. Phone 368 X toAlm Oflice 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Centr.d 3608—3609 Tel Lendmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION423 words
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Advertisement344 1937-02-09 2 rr.p.s’. 4i Vigour Restored, Glands Made Youg In 24 Honrs It to no longer necessary ts avffo» and madhood, wSk Jlckit a^ VOU ne Impure klQ depression, and poor ■leep, because an American Doctor he. discovered a Quick. 9T these troubles/ Z works directly onth* and nerve*, and put* new344 words
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382 1937-02-09 3 But Australia Jo Retain Surcharge —British Radio. Melbourne, Feb. 8. Under the new Empire air mail agreement between the United Kingdom and Australia. the scheme will last fifteen years with the right of revision. The Commonwealth will retain the present surcharge of sd.—British Radio. - 382 words
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Article86 1937-02-09 3 —British Radio. Duke Of Kent's Infant Daughter London, Feb. 8. The first social function to be held at Buckingham Palace in the new reign will be an afternoon party which their Majesties will give or. March 24 The infant daughter of the Duke of Kent was registered today—British Radio. - 86 words
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Article50 1937-02-09 3 British Radio Governor-Designate Of South Africa Mr. Patrick Duncan. Governor-Designate of the Union of South Africa was received m audience by the King this evening and was knighted and invested with the ins gnia of the Knight Grand Cross of the OT St Michael and St. George.—•British Radio - 50 words
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Article205 1937-02-09 3 HIS MAJESTY'S STATEMENT TO SECRETARY FOR INDIA London. Feb. 8. It is announced that the King Emperor has informed the Secretary for India that he has reluctantly come to the conclusion that he will not be able to hold a Coronation Durbar in India next winter.205 words
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Article28 1937-02-09 3 —Reuter. Basle. Feb. 8. It is confirmed that Dr. Schacht and the other German members are remaining on the board of the Bank of International Settlements.—Reuter. - 28 words
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Article243 1937-02-09 3 —British Radio. Island Cut Off Over A Month > London, Feb. 8. Heavy and almost continuous rain yesterday caused a return of floods in certain parts of the Thames area and in some other districts. Flooding was serious in certain Doi set villages. At Puddle-Trent-Hyde near Dorchester—British Radio. - 243 words
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Article123 1937-02-09 3 —British Radio. All Previous Records Broken London, Feb. 8. British industrialists are taking up 25 miles of stands to display their products to thousands of buyers coming from all over the world to attend the British Industries Fair which opens at Olympia and at White City, London.—British Radio. - 123 words
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Article126 1937-02-09 3 nge at the end of December. —British Radio. Slight Rise In December London. Feb. 8. The Labour Ministry estimates that at January 25 the number of insured persons in employment in Great Britain, exclusive of agricultural workers, was approximately 11.106,000 26,000 less than a month before but 715,000 morenge at the end of December.—British Radio. - 126 words
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Article61 1937-02-09 3 Charge Of Importing Chandu The case was mentioned before Mr. J.L. McFall in the Penang District Court, yesterday, in which a Chinese Cheow Leng was charged with having imported chandu into the settlement of Penang, and having possessed non-Govemment chandu. Accused claimed to be tried. The case was61 words
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Article27 1937-02-09 3 —Reuter. Peshawar, Feb. 8. Captain Keogh of the South Waziristan Scouts and Lieutenant Beatty of the Indian Army, were killed in separate ambushes while motoring..—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article223 1937-02-09 3 Wider Scope Possible London, Feb. 8. "It is still the view of His Majesty's Government that the elimination of friction and suspicion between various countries of Eastern Europe is one of the cardinal factors in the field of European progress.’’ This statement was made in a223 words
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Article159 1937-02-09 3 Invitation To The King Work has started again on the foundations of the Australian war memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. near Amiens. It is likely that the King will be asked by the Commonw’ealth Government to perform the unveiling next year. This is the only war memorial now in159 words
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Article181 1937-02-09 3 (From Our Owu Correspondent» Seremban. Feb. 6. Referring to the Rt. Hon. Mr. Srinivasa Sastri’s visit to Seremban. the Rev. B. Stokes, chaplain of Negri Sembilan, writes in the current issue of the parish magazine:— “In a most able and interesting speech, the guest of181 words
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Article77 1937-02-09 3 A young Malay, Mat bin Sahad. who was charged with having failed to report at a police station while under police supervision, and with having failed to report change of address, was sentenced to one month’s rigorous imprisonment by Mr. J.L. McFall in the Penang77 words
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Advertisement317 1937-02-09 3 THOUSANDS OF “HUMMI WRECKS” i B w IwißMXAa* JoTformedl blood, strong nJ GIANT VIGOUR IARTHRITH 1 iflflt. I thousand* of grateful users write to JHflHfls I flWWtelf us how FULLER CELERY PERLES ha\e giv- I■ fF them freedom from the pain of stiff, locked, inflamed or f Mu3L-LIL»J I II317 words
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Miscellaneous91 1937-02-09 3 COME AND MEET OUR NEW HOSTESSES! TEN HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED AND SEVERAL MORE ARE ON THE WAY TEA DANCE today (yij ft] jig}) to 8.30 pin. 6 Coupons for $l.OO. eX W 11 NIGHT DANCE from 9 p.m. to Midnight At Last! TOMORROW'S The Big Night EXTENSION 1 A.M. DANCING91 words
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811 1937-02-09 4 Salvation Army’s Work: Successes And Difficulties I to ask you, when you see a Salvationist going by—you may not like the way we dress or what we talk or some of the things we do—to say “There goes a lifeboat—a haven where storm-tossed boats811 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-02-09 4 HER LONDON DEBUT. —Michiko Tanaka, the Japanese opera singer who made her first appearance in London in a cabaret.22 words
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Article853 1937-02-09 4 WELL-KNOWN CRICKETER WEDS Ml. V. Ponniih, the Selangor soccer player and F.M.S. cricketer, who has returned from leave, was married in Ceylon to Miss Srimathy Pavalamal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nallattiamby. The cere mony took place on Jan. 18 at “Kanagu Vasa.” the residence of the853 words
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Advertisement171 1937-02-09 4 C€P€A FABRICS for 1L W SUMMER FROCKS jgSs? DESCRIPTION OF RANGES J Hoyparelle, Potter's Crepesa, Tensera, Zig-Zag. Grafton's Chiffonelle. Potter's Voile, Cloquelle, Potter's Chicota. Treetop, Kydsjoy, Rayvale, Cordova, Dorina. Potter's Fabruff, Grafton's Shangoo, Grafton's Pimpernella. Grafton's Lavenelle, Satin Beaute. Every type of printed and dyed textile for women’s dress wear171 words
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1999 1937-02-09 5 Estate Of Thio Tiauw Siat ONCE WORTH $650,000: GROSS INCOME NOW UNDER $15,000 4TT HE testator died m 1916 leaving property valued for purposes of j estate duty at over $650,000 At various times new trustees have been appointed by the court and there1,999 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-02-09 5 PICKING TULIPS in a greenhouse near Clacton-on-Sea. It must be someone's job tn count at th s nursery, for they turn out 5’L« mill on tulips and daffodils a season. Seem* trade is bloominal.36 words
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Article188 1937-02-09 5 BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A BOY A Pembrokeshire mother was so disappointed that her baby was not a boy that she kept the child short of food. Each day before he went to work the father fed the baby. While he was away, however, his188 words
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Article176 1937-02-09 5 "ALMOST INCREDIBLE FOLLY" An application was made to Mr. Registrar Kean at the London Bankruptcy Court last week for an order of discharge on behalf of Dr. Reginald John Hearn, physician. Wimpole-street, W. Mr. S. W. Hood. Official Receiver, reported that the applicant failed in August176 words
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Article420 1937-02-09 5 Man On Everest: Woman In England SHE KNEW WHEN HE WAS ILL astonishing result of experiments in long-range telepathy was described to a Sunday Express representative recently. Before the departure of the 1936 Ruttledge Everest expedition, Mrs. Charlotte Haldane, wife of Professor J. B. S. Haldane.420 words
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1483 1937-02-09 6 KESUMED HEARING OF STABBING CASE hold of a knife from a vermicelli cart and waved it. As soon Jas 1 caught hold of the knife, Kow Hong approached me and was cut by me.” This statement was made from the dock by the1,483 words
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Advertisement116 1937-02-09 6 banishes "ENERVATION" AND «IVES YOU All-DAY ENERGY Itch Germs Killed in 7 Minutes Y ir s’ in has nearly DO million tiny skarns ports where germs hide and cause terri--1 le Itching, Crachin?, Eczema, Peeling, Burning, Acne, Ringworm, Psoriasis, Blackheads, J’inip»’ s’, I’hoby Itch, Singapore Foot and other I lor.ashes.116 words
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Advertisement52 1937-02-09 6 NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL! i Phone No. 60 TANJONG BUNGAH, PENANG w i FOR YOUR PLEASURE WE HAVE ERECTED A DIVING STAGE COMPLETE WITH SPRING BOARD. RATES HAVE BEEN REDUCED! WEEK-END RATES REDUCED TO $5/- PER DAY INCLUSIVE MODERATE CHARGES FOR BREAKFAST, TIFFIN AND DINNER. WATCH FOR SPRINGTIDE NEWS. SOMETHING SURPRISING52 words
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Miscellaneous379 1937-02-09 6 Undoubtedly A Better Show! WINDSOR 6 15 LAST NIGHT TONIGHT 9 30 The Latest Thrilling HINDUSTANI TALKIE “MAGIC WAND" with SHIRAZ, GULBANU CHAMPA Transformations! Thrills! Action! Adventures! Etc.! Melodious New Song Hits! Beautiful Girls in Gorgeous Dances! Lilting Music! The l>est Hindustani Talkie so far shomi USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION.379 words
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Miscellaneous33 1937-02-09 6 6.15 Tonight 9.30' The Return Screening of Warner Bros. Big Musical! ’’CASINO DE PARIS'* HEAR AGAIN THOSE POPULAR SONG HITS! Reduced prices of admission 15 cts, 30 cts. 50 cts. 70 cts $133 words
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Miscellaneous37 1937-02-09 6 TONIGHT I l 6,15 9,30 GAUMONT-BRITISH PICTURES present ALFRED HITCHCOCKS Latest Spy Thriller SECRET AGENT" WITH Madeleine Carroll Peter Lorre John Gielgud Robert Young A Gripping Adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s “ASHENDEN” MORE THRILLING THAN “THE 39 STEPS”37 words
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2598 1937-02-09 7 Prohibition Of Parking In 48 Streets MR. KEONG LAY’S SPEECH AT S. S. A. MEETING ASTRONG criticism of the special traffic sub-committee appointed by the Municipal Commissioners, Penang, to consider traffic regulations for Penang and to report thereon to the Commissioners, was made by Mr. Lim2,598 words
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Advertisement431 1937-02-09 7 FRIGIDAIRE Meets all 5 Standards Of Refrigerator Buying i LOWER OPERATING COST SAFER FOOD PROTECTION Because the New Frigidaireht» the Meter-Miser, Frigidsire is the first to put a r GOD-SAFETY it ce?t« much |e«s to operate. This means a INDICATOR in every cabinet to give visibl» tremendous savins in the431 words
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609 1937-02-09 8 THE visit of General Evangeline Booth to Singapore, in the course of tour of the Far East, recalls the fact that is the Diamond Jubilee of the Salvation Army, the “Army” having come into existence in 1877. As the Salvation Army is not too well609 words
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Article332 1937-02-09 8 Increase In Number Of Hours Flown Following is the January report of the Penang Flying Club:— FLYING TIMES: Hours Mins. Dual Instruction 37 05 Solo 44 40 Passenger Flights. Joy-rides. etc. 29 30 Cross Country 51 55 Tests 2 05 165 15 Private Machine 35 30 Total332 words
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Article53 1937-02-09 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 8. The following communique was issued by the Colonial Secretary this morning. The report of the Inquiry by Capt. Nelson Tor'es. Deputy Controller of Labour into the Tamil labour conditions in Singapore has now been received and is under consideration53 words
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Article710 1937-02-09 8 Building Schemes In Penang -Policy Oj Continuity—Position OJ The Resident Councillor IT has been frequently urged that Penang Resident Councillors and Presidents of the Municipal Commission, should be allowed to remain here for at least a period of five years. That would be the only way to710 words
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Article170 1937-02-09 8 Mr. J. Andres And Miss B. Puerto The wedding of Mr. Joseph Andres, the State and Colony cricketer, to Miss Brigid Puerto, took place at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, yesterday morning. The bridegroom, who is attached to the Penang Municipality, is the eldest son of170 words
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Article57 1937-02-09 8 Mails from Europe (I ondon mails despatched on Jan. 21) are expected to arrive by the P. and O. Naldera on Friday afternoon instead of Thursday morn’ng. The Naldera was held un at Southampton on Jan. 16 with a damaged proneller and was rut into dry dock for57 words
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Article272 1937-02-09 8 The funeral of Mrs. Tang Mun Thy® nee Leong Kum Yeok took place yesterday from her residence, 40 Stewart Lane, for interment at the Mount Erskine cemetery. The Municipal Band under Lt. C. C. Scott was in attendance. The deceased, who passed away last272 words
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Advertisement148 1937-02-09 8 RALEIGH THE ALL STEEL BICYCLE 14 'I wv IB y 3 THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER Prices From $45-00 each. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE ON REQUEST SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR Sub-Agents THE CHULIA CYCLE COMPANY, IOA, Church Street, PENANG. i BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE WITH148 words
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Advertisement32 1937-02-09 8 EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE For ANY OCCASION I •< a! toiffl Produce of the FAMOUS FIRM DENIS MOUNIE CO.. COGNAC. Bstabttehed in ISM. Sole Agnate Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. POBHAg. Btegapore. Ipok A Kuate Lmop*.32 words
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Article, Illustration672 1937-02-09 9 SULTAN’S TRIBUTE TO NEW RESIDENT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. MR. Jones has come to Selangor as Resident and I gladly accepted him on the advice of the II igh Commissioner, who promised me that I would find in him no t only672 words
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Article142 1937-02-09 9 LACK OF FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION «.From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 9. The lack of a first-class hospital anywhere in the State of Perak was deplored by Mr. Seenivasagam at yesterday’s meeting of the State Council at Kuala Kangsar and he expressed the hope that since the Government142 words
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Article144 1937-02-09 9 Mr. R. Tessensohn Retires (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 8. Forty years experience of marine insurance work in Singapore is the record of Mr. Tessensohn, J.P., who recently retired from Messrs. Boustead and Company. Mr. Tessensohn was entertained to titfin at the Raffles Hotel144 words
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Article159 1937-02-09 9 AIR MAIL A mail for Siam, Burma. India. Iraq. Egypt, Sudan Belgian Congo. Great Britain, Ireland and whole of Europe by Imperial Airways will close at 8. a m. togunrow, A mail for the United States of America and other places served via U.S.A by Imperial159 words
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Article168 1937-02-09 9 Bruno Lessing Leaves In A Hurry Bruno Lessing, the well-known American columnist, who is on his second trip round the world searching for material for his daily contributions to the Hearst Press in America. leaves Singapore today for Japan. He had intended to stay in Singapore till168 words
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Article274 1937-02-09 9 Mr. Hart's Star Turn As Beheaded Ghost An enjoyable function was held during the week-end at the Straits Trading Co. Club. Butterworth. About 130 people were present. The Club had been gaily decorate 1 (with bunting. Mr. Buchan's “Nonentities’* Band rendered selections throughout the evening, and274 words
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Article172 1937-02-09 9 Trading Difficulties Recalled (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 8. Founded on Feb. 8, 1837, the Singapore Chamber of Commerce celebrated its centenary tonight at a dinner at the Adelphi Hotel. Sir John Bagnall, the president, in proposing the toast of “Our Guests” gave a brief172 words
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Article317 1937-02-09 9 EXTENDED CRUISE TO PORT DICKSON (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday. Two new patrol boats of the Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the “Pahlawan” and the “Panglima,” will begin their first extended cruise on Wednesday when they leave Singapore for Port Dickson. Each launch will carry317 words
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Article53 1937-02-09 9 The s.s. Krian has been withdrawn from service for annual survey. Her sailings to Teluk Anson and Bagan Datoh every Thursday and Sunday, and to Belawan every Tuesdiy will be taken by the s.s Perak. On account of Chinese New Year the Perak’s sail kg this Thursday53 words
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Advertisement149 1937-02-09 9 ITHi TRUK TONIC FOOD» Obto/neMo of Chemist* end Store* I FOR SALE FOR SALE —“ELECTROLUX” REFRIGERATORS. Available in several models. Non-Mechanical Noiseless Maintenance reduced to a minimum—easy terms to suit anyone. Storch Brothers Ltd., Penang. ULU KLANG TIN LIMITED (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Notice Of Dividend NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN149 words
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Advertisement395 1937-02-09 9 This Simple Treatment Quickly Heals ECZEMA AND OTHER SKIN ERUPTIONS The amazing curative powers of the gives you days of peace and ccmfart Ctticura treatment are due to a unique and nights of restful sleep. But, best Combination of soothing, healing anti- of all, Cuticura is an amazing ooptic medicaments.395 words
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2912 1937-02-09 10 Some Possible Points Of Weakness MR. R. McKENNA’S ANNUAL REVIEW The year just closed has been unusually eventful, declared the Rt. Hon. Reginald McKenna at the meeting of the Midland Bank in London on Jan. 26 At home we have passed through a grave and2,912 words
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Advertisement80 1937-02-09 10 GEMS JUST RECEIVED BATTERSBY, WILSON. WARD, CORONATION KENSINGTON OXFORD HATS. pnwpe MANY rKitr.» H VARIETIES $2 Each ALL 53 T COLOURS $4 •> LATEST $5 A shapes $6 l< X I V STYLES OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM M. A. PITCHAY GUNNY “SON” No. 252, 4. 6, Penang Rd. PENANG. NEXT TO80 words
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Advertisement60 1937-02-09 11 I i I II I ———i^————— SUNDAY GAZETTE The First SUNDAY JMewspaper Published In JVlalaya 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 Sport60 words
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Article205 1937-02-09 12 General the Rt. Hon. J.C. Smuts, speaking from South Africa, is to give Daventry listeners an introductory talk on the British Industries Fair, which opens on February 15, on Transmission 2, at 6.50 p.m., Feb. IT. While the Fair lasts further talks will be broadcast form Daventry205 words
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Article113 1937-02-09 12 The new Malayan amateur station VSZAJ, of Kuala Lumpur, is making a very good show in the Malayan either, and its transmissions are characterised by good clarity and technical quality. Credit is due to its designer and operator Mr. J. W. N Bebe, who by the way.113 words
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Article339 1937-02-09 12 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME TO BE MODIFIED At a meeting of the board of directors in Berlin, recently, Dr. Hoffman, the president of the Hamburg-Amerika Line, stated that, although the final figures for 1936 were not yet available, the past year would financially turn out to be better than 1935.339 words
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Article166 1937-02-09 12 A GREAT INCREASE A considerable increase was shown in cargo passing through the Canadian canal at Sault Ste Marie and through the St. Lawrence canals during Novembei. 1936, compared with November, 1935. while cargo through the Welland Canal showed a decrease, according to a report issued by166 words
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Article318 1937-02-09 12 Interesting Lecture By Captain W. H. Gell Captain W. H. Gell, D. S. 0.. Captain of H.M. Navigation School. Portsmouth, delivered an interesting Admiralty lecture to members of the Southampton Master Mariners Club at their luncheon meeting at the South Western Hotel. His subject was “Collisions and Groundings of318 words
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Article590 1937-02-09 12 Need For Modern Tonnage |N his annual report for the fiscal year 1936, Mr. I). C. 1. per. United States Secretary of Commerce, states that it would appear thai the modernisation and replacement programme confronting the U.S. vr chant Marine will be afforded a long-awaited solution590 words
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Article237 1937-02-09 12 M.\’. “RABY CASTLE” from S’pore for Belawan, Boston Xew \'ork TOMORROW S.S. 'EURYADES” from Liverpool sails for Singapore. S.S. ‘‘Soudan” from London via ports. Sails same day for Port Singapore. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe Yokohama. THURSDAY, FEB. 11 5.5. ‘PREUSSEN” from China. Japan Shanghai, Ho gkong. Manila237 words
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Advertisement12 1937-02-09 12 MARCONI RADIO-GRAM Absolutely Free FROM DISTORTION Robinson Piano Co. (8.8.) Ltd. PENANG.12 words
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Miscellaneous1075 1937-02-09 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following woveTRANSMISSION 2. lengths-. TRANSMISSION 2 6 20 p.m.—Big Hen. ‘The Roosters. "Hatched 1917 —still crowing 1937. This GSH 21.47 Mc/a (13.97 m.) famous Army concert party will give selec- GSG 17.79 Mc/a (16.86 m.) tions from1,075 words
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Miscellaneous337 1937-02-09 12 KUALA LUMPUR Station ZGE broadcasts on a wavelength of 48.92 in. an J 110 ni. TODAY LX 137 La Capricieuse. Waltz In C Sharp Minor. Violin Solo by Bronislaw Huberman. DX 523 Alice Delysia Memories. Part 1 2. Alice Delysia. DX 665 None But The Weary Heart. Two Caprices. Nos.337 words
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Article132 1937-02-09 13 The Penarg Municipal Band will perform ion the Esplanade today from 6p.m. to ’7.30 p.m. Following is the programme. I March Grove House. Hume. I Selection Patience. Sullivan, j W’altz Habanera. VValdteufel. Overture Mari» lirella. Fucik. Intermezzo Tip-Toes. Cooke. Selection The Princess of Kensington. German. Fox Trot Celebration.132 words
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Advertisement558 1937-02-09 13 mansfield co., ltd. THE IBEM MME .SINGAPORE PENANG. s ic THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE United Kingdom and Continent. VMMIB. LONDON AND NOBIS CONTINENT Leave Due OUTWARDS (in conjunction with Glen A Shire Line) Fenang London Fnr D. PHILOCTETEB London, R’dam, HT>urg, Hull A Swansea. Feb. 11 Ver 9 A. AENEAS558 words
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Advertisement588 1937-02-09 13 P&O SINGAPORE AND FAR EAST S.S. "NALDERA” SAILING FRIDAY, 12th FEBRUARY (SUntoS H‘r si An n p rt London M d Far Bart Mali Service. sT'v I F" S <C F eb. 1. Outwards from London for China at Japan. NO SAILINGS ON *****37 S/S “BULAN” Feb. 26 due Penang588 words
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Advertisement236 1937-02-09 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA> LONDON SERVICE For Colombo, Aden Suez, Port Saad. Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar. Lcodow Antwerp and Rotterdam Steamers. Sailing dates. TERUKUNI MARU (Calls Hamburg) HAKUSAN MARU Feb. 1» HARUNA MARU Mar. S ♦KATORI MARU Mar. 1» ♦KASHIMA MARU April Call at Rotterdam optional FOR JAPAN FROM SINGAPORE For He'ig236 words
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Miscellaneous1154 1937-02-09 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES News and economic review in German. Call prices, rates of exchange. 12.05 a m. News DJQ. 8.35 Masquerade and Carnival. Music in Arabic. 12.20 a.m. Concert relay, and poetry. 8.50 News and economic reStation In Batavia broadcasts on the fol- view in English on D JE. D JN.1,154 words
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Miscellaneous74 1937-02-09 13 HONG KONG Station ZBW broadcasts on the following wavelengths: «9.6 m., 31.49 m., 19.75 m. or 16.90 m. i (TODAY) .3.30 -6.30 p.m.—Chinese Programme ;6.30 —10.30 p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m.—Loc.il-Time Signal. Weathei Report. Stock Quotations and Announcements I 8.30 p.m.—DAVENTRY—News Bulletin and Announcements. 10.30 p.m.-—Close down. TOMORROW 1 3.30 6.3074 words
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1214 1937-02-09 14 Revision To Qualifying lest TACKLING THE STYMIE PROBLEM AMERICANS are a puzzling people; they have a passion for change, and having got it clamour for something else, often a return to the old order of things. Particular!} is this so in the case of golf.1,214 words
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Article214 1937-02-09 14 .—Reuter. DRAWN MATCH Fagg In Adelaide Hospital Geelong. Feb. 8. The match between the M.C.C. tourists and a Geelong XI was drawn. In reply to the M.C.C. total of 282, Geelong hit up 161. It was a fine, sunny day when the game was resumed this.—Reuter. - 214 words
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Article209 1937-02-09 14 Game Fight Against Joe Louis Bob Pastor, heavy-weight champion of New York State, established himself as a new “white hope” by forcing Joe Louis, “the Brow-n Bomber” of Detriot. to go the limit of their ten-round fight in New York before he won the209 words
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Article30 1937-02-09 14 —Reuter. Manchester, Feb. 8. Small Montana, the Filipino flyweight champion of .America, was outpointed by Tiny Bostock, the ex-choir boy of Hanley, in a 12 rounds contest.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article135 1937-02-09 14 Officials For Year (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. Mr. C. H. Sansbm, presiding at the first annual meeting of the Football Association of Selangor held on Saturday in the Y.M.C.A. hall, said that a year ago it was doubtful whether the newly formed association135 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-02-09 14 MISS J. NICHOLL being congratulated by her brother after urnning her semifinal match in the Junior Covered Courts Tournament at Uuhcich. Her brother lost h's semi-final match in the Boys' Singles34 words
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Advertisement252 1937-02-09 14 fl x’■ W C. Wf gazette Sunday gazette $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 Turf Club252 words
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Miscellaneous177 1937-02-09 14 TUESDAY. 9th FEBRUARY. 1937. LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS. LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements i GATE ADMISSION: Gents 10 Cents. Ladies Free THE GRAND NOORAN OPERA: “Selardang Di T ima**l.ast Part AMOY OPERA: “Hok Min Lu Hiap" FREE OPEN AIR CINEMA: “Secret Code” with Gloria Swanson177 words
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Article758 1937-02-09 15 The Home Turf Success Of Tragedian The Kempton Park January Meeting was begun in beautifully fine but "Very cold weather on January 27. The attendance of visitors was not so large as it should have been for a most interesting day’s racing. The cold wind to758 words
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Article182 1937-02-09 15 "Blues" Narrow Victory (By Our Badminton Correspondent). In the inter-team badminton match for the Khoo Sian Ewe challenge shield presented to the Penang Municipal Recreation Club for competition among members, the “Blues” defeated the “Whites” by four points to three. Two doubles and three singles were played182 words
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Article76 1937-02-09 15 (From Our Own Correspondent I Seremban. Feb. 6. Further progress has been made in the Toh Kee Kah tennis tournament which is being run by the St. Paul’s Od Boys Association on the hard courts of the Negri Sembilan Club. Today, V. M. Francis eliminated Tan Chin Beng76 words
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Article365 1937-02-09 15 Famous Fast Bowler The death occurred in a London hospital, on Jan. 30 of Mr. Walter Brearley, the former Lancashire and England fast bowler. Mr. Brearley had been ill for a few days. He underwent a serious opeation on Friday night. He was 60 years old.365 words
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Advertisement34 1937-02-09 15 I SKY 00ther <fe B of of tie Tber e is ne ffenera tion 7/] h an y “‘•‘’’«“«•ent firm of (Vkf gj v y other concern in ik»» l t,,st, «ers and WANTED!”34 words
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Article329 1937-02-09 16 Easy London, Feb. 8. Yesterday Rise or Fab j Oa. 5 >**44 114J4 —H Stating. ***** S 114*4 _H i fc. 104% -€tau Un. Ass. (Unite) 10% JPta—tiri “A* 37 F <aywl Aaace. (Mb M-) 9% f-toto Weatern Ord. 62% j Cta. Pae. (*25) 13% J Chartered329 words
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Article119 1937-02-09 16 London. Feb. S. RUBBER Easy. Spot 10 ft buyers lOg sellers. AprfKJune 10 buyers 10* sellers. July Sept. 10 Je buyers 10,?. sellers. OctJDec. 10J buyers 10ft sellers. New York: 21.50 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 27.856 tons Liverpool 40,699 tons 4COPRA Straits SD. Rotterdam. £215 JO.119 words
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Article300 1937-02-09 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations ■n MESSRS. KENNEDY 4 Co.’s Share List today:— RrBBEB: Boyer» SeUen Allenby 2.05 2.15 A. Malay 2.15 2.25 Batu Untang 1.55 ft 160 ex Benta 1.45 I.socum Broga 1.20 1.25 Connemara 2.00 2.15 Jimah 1.90 2.00 Indragiri 1.75 1.85 Jeram 1.32 J300 words
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Article44 1937-02-09 16 A final dividend of five per cent, was approved at the nineteenth annual general meeting of the Benta Rubber Estates Ltd., held at the British India House, Penang, this morning. A full report of the meeting will appear in tomorrow’s Pinang Gazette.44 words
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Article102 1937-02-09 16 London— (Spot) YESTERDAY TODAY London —(3 moatha) No market £227.10.0 Singapore No market £228.10.0 Businesa Dong 3113.50 $113.25 Penang BuMnese Done COPRA. —(Slttdrted) $8.20 $8.60 BLACK PEPPER 00 $ll.OO «ÜBBER London 10 9il6d 10 9|l6d New York 21gc(G) Singapore- Spot 36Jc 362 c Feb.(Mar. 3«2c April/Junc 362 c102 words
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Article223 1937-02-09 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Boyers SeUen Ayer Weng 1.70 1.75 Batu Selangor 1.47 i 1.52 J Hong Fatt 1.50 1.55 Jelebu 1.27 J 1.32 Kuchai 1.65 1.70 Lukut 1.32 J 1.371 North Taiping 90 95 Petaling 9.75 IO.OOex Rahman Hyd. 1.35 1.40 Raub Gold 7.10 7.25 Rantau Ordy. 1.45 1.50223 words
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Article138 1937-02-09 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 764 105 7.64 New York 4.89 4.89i 7 < Montreal 4.89 g 4.895 Brussels 28.99 29.01 Geneva 21.42 21.42 Amsterdam 8.93 A 8 94 Milan 93 93 Berlin 12.16 12.17 Stockholm 3 9.39 H 19.39 H Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Jslo 19.90 1990138 words
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Article185 1937-02-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 26Tn the Chancery Division of the High Court yesterday, Justce Clauson heard petition by Bekoh comsolidttted Rubbe tMtea Ltd for confirmation of a reduction X’ £»0.000 to ir. for We ♦hat the capital consisted of 3,500,000 2* wWch 2 J185 words
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Article159 1937-02-09 16 LEAN CO. TODAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 4(9 s’l i A. Wengs 1.70 1.80 Hitams 44 48 Hong Fatts 1.50 1.54 Jelebus 1.24 1.29 Katus 23(3 24’0 K. Lanjuts 24(9 25:6 Laruts 15,7 ft 16J1J Lukuts 1.32 i 1.371 North Taipings 89 93 Pattanis 8(0 86 I’ungahs 26159 words
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Article267 1937-02-09 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.025 2.12 5 Ayer Panas 2 025 2.12 j Bassetts .90 .925 Batu Lintangs 1.525 1.57 i Bedfords 1.375 I.42Jcum Bentas 1.47* 1.525 Brogas 1.175 1.221 Indragiris 1.75 1.82 ft Jerams 1.325 1.37 ft Lunas 2.375 2.471 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .275 M. Pindas 190 2.00267 words
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Article61 1937-02-09 16 Members of the Church Workers’ Association are arranging a Jumble Sale in the Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Contributions of books, toys, clothing, etc. will be gratefully accepted, and may be sent at any time to 221, Macalister Road, or to61 words
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Advertisement533 1937-02-09 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTO. (Incorporated in Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed £i,Bou,fXA& Reserve Fund and Rest £1.247,83» Capital Paid Up (i.ofio oo* BOARD OP DIRECTOR». Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. Chalrmacte, Str Charlee Alexander Innes K C.S i C l EL. Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., J. Ryrie, Esq.,533 words
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