Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 February 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-02-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 35. Vol. XCV. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 12. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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1230 1937-02-12 1 Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament World Steel Famine Holds Up Rearmament Activities The Government is seeking powers to raise £400,000,000 for defence purposes, either by loan or by utilisation of Budget surpluses over the next five years. The loan, if issued, will be redeemable inReuter. - 1,230 words
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Article385 1937-02-12 1 .—Reuter. London, Feb. til. .Franco’s offensives on the central and southern fronts it is claimed were pursued .successfully. On the central front the insurgents record a big battle at Organda where the Government forces left 200 dead and surrendered command of a fifteenxnile front along the Manzanares..—Reuter. - 385 words
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Article261 1937-02-12 1 Compromise including Wage Increases Reuter. Detroit, Feb. 11. The motor strike has ended. The conference reached agreement at. 2.33 a. m. The sit-down strikers will evacuate the factories as soon as possible after signature of the agreement and production will be resumed immediately conditions permit. The– Reuter. - 261 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-02-12 1 as she appears in her latest film, Love from a Stranger."13 words
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Article76 1937-02-12 1 Reuter. Berlin, Feb. 11. i'-e passengers were killed when a Pf- .••.•cling North Berlin exploded in tflP air and crashed in flames in a busy street. Burning petrol was flung over a number of tramway employees and passers-by seriously burning several. Two occupants of the plane,Reuter. - 76 words
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Article87 1937-02-12 1 —Reuter. No Separate Grant Likely London, Feb. 12. In view of the attitude of the Labour Opposition, an attitude which is supported by other Parliamentary quarters, it is unlikely that there will be any separate grant for the Duke of Windsor when the House of Commons ccnsiders—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article47 1937-02-12 1 The Governor has appointed Mr. El. A. de Buriatte, of the legal firm of Messrs. Presgrave and Matthews, Penang, to act temporarily as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements from Feb. 8 to March 19, both dates inclusive.47 words
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Advertisement12 1937-02-12 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70. Bishop Street. PENANG. Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement59 1937-02-12 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH” MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang. Keda'i Perak, ,'’>4. Beach St.. Parana: —Phone 96®. CHOP SOON KIAT, «4, H’gh St. K. Ltimpnr, for Selangor Phone V»SR. 4 ;A* 108 "Hmopie DELICIOUS- DELIGHTFUL DELICACY So refreshinr and nourishing. Made from fresh ice cream and59 words
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2102 1937-02-12 2 Mr. Wang Chin-Wei On National Salvation “WILL IMMEDIATELY PERISH JF COMMUNISED” Returning to China after an absence abroad of about ten months I find my country still threatened by the dangers of internal turmoil and foreign invasion ,and so precarious is her position2,102 words
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Advertisement831 1937-02-12 2 Pii»Ote©a?rf(r Quality Office 12, Bishop Street. Penang 1 Phone 1477 1478 with an( Quickness Uhngapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. v c l n Phone 5471. Tel Time» YOU are SUIC OI DOUI m Singapore. your breakfast oats if you Lam pur the 25, Java Street. COoklDg ScOtt S Forage phone:831 words
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Advertisement145 1937-02-12 2 Skin Itch Cnnse Curbed Overnight Tour skin has nearly 50 million tiny seams and pores where germs hide and cause temporary relief because they do not kill the K \?m cause. The new discovery Nixoderm, germs the very first mght and is guaranteed to give you a soft, clear, attractive145 words
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Advertisement183 1937-02-12 2 THE GREAT eastern life fourteen points A series of 14 reasons why you should ch °<*e THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE assurance co ltd., to look after your insurance needs. Point... 9 The Automatic Nonforfeiture clause prevents a policy from lapsing as long as its loan value is sufficient to meet183 words
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Article239 1937-02-12 3 —British Radio. NIGERIA AND GOLD COAST A Threatened Shortage London, Feb. 10. It was announced in December last'that on January 1. 1937, a revised system of textile quotas would be introduced in Nigeria and the Gold Coast, details of which w'ere then stated. It has since been—British Radio. - 239 words
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Article120 1937-02-12 3 Chinese Crushed To D?ath i From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. An accident took place on Chinese New Year Eve in Sungei Best Road. Salak South, as a result of which the Chinese attendant of a lorry w'as killed and a Sikh cyclist seriously120 words
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Article45 1937-02-12 3 Reuter Wireless. Ottawa, Feb. 5. A resolution that Canada remain neutral in any future war was rejected without a vote being recorded in the Dominion House of Commons. The resolution was moved by Mr. James Woodsworth, leader of the Commonwealth Federation Party.Reuter Wireless. - 45 words
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Article122 1937-02-12 3 .—Reuter. Proposals To Deal With Problem Washington. Feb 11. Proposals to deal with the great drought problem contained in the report of the Great Plains Committee which have oeen transmitted to Congress by Mr. Roosevelt recommend the creation of Mid-Western drought regions of new economy, based on.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article75 1937-02-12 3 —British Radio. M.P. For Combined English Universities A bye-electon will be necessitated by the death at 72 of the Conservative Member of Parliament one of the two representatives of the Combined English Universities. Sir Reginald Craddock, who w-as Lieutenant-Governor of Burma from 1917 to 1922 and—British Radio. - 75 words
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Article24 1937-02-12 3 —Reuter Wireless. ixmuon. Feb. 3. Influenza deaths in Great Britain last w’eek totalled 1,155 compared with 1,137 in the previous week.—Reuter Wireless. - 24 words
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Article274 1937-02-12 3 Reuter. Encouraging Judges To Retire Washington, Feb. 10. The House of Representatives passed by 315 votes to 75 and sent to the Senate a Bill projiosed by Mr. H. W. Sumners, Texas, permitting Supreme Court judges to retire on full pay at the age of seventy. TheReuter. - 274 words
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Article231 1937-02-12 3 —Reuter Wireless. Physical Training For Adults London. February 4. Voluntary* physical training for all is provided by Government’s scheme ter improving the physical condition of the nation which is announced in a White Paper. Measures are already being taken to improve the physical condition of schoolchildren—Reuter Wireless. - 231 words
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Article226 1937-02-12 3 —Reuter. Mexico City, Feb. 10. Trotsky in a telephonic speech to a mass meeting of Communists in New' York, declared that if Stalin's case against him were submitted to an international tribunal and he was found in the slightest degree guilty of the crimes imputed to him,—Reuter. - 226 words
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Article154 1937-02-12 3 visits by inspectors of mines.—Reuter. I Wireless. Severe Censure Of The Management London, Feb. 5. Severe censure on the management of the Gresford Colliery, Denbighshire, where 265 lives were lost in a mine explosion in 1934 is contained in the official report of the Commission of Inquiry,visits by inspectors of mines.—Reuter. I Wireless. - 154 words
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Advertisement224 1937-02-12 3 r„ t it i Ljastror| 1 u>/// j mix! i PATENTCASTROL 3 < mixes readily with any > other brand oi oil: v similarly, one grade of 7 > ’PATENTCASTROL Q mixes with another t Naturally the full > benefits of PATENT < CASTEOL will ?nh be > experienced when224 words
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Advertisement319 1937-02-12 3 BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENT Itunnelitef All Enquiries should be addressed to the Sole Agents PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG. v ti.. .l. v —a" EFFORTLESS AS A BIRD IN FLIGHT! A 1 /iFSsSSj s/'} R New ease of writing in this pen made by a new principle! You319 words
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Article844 1937-02-12 4 TO MARRY IN HONGKONG The wedding will take place in Hong fcong on March 21 of Miss Yvonne M. Langley, daughter of Mrs. R. Langley, and Mr. William T. Rowe, of Pajam Estate, Mantin, Negri Sembilan, F.M.S. Miss Langley is at present residing in Singapore. The engagement844 words
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794 1937-02-12 4 Shot Through Head Singapore. Lance bombardier william DUDLEY WALSH, of the 11th Heavy Battery, Royal Artillery, whose body was found ou the morning of Jan. 17, embedded on the Biakan Mati seashore, shot .Himself through the head with an old .455 Webley Tosberry automatic revolver794 words
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Article448 1937-02-12 4 Counsel’s Objection To Alleged "Confession" SubnLtting that a prmi facie case had not been out against his client and that th< only evidence which wis in any way incriminating to turn wis contained in twe documents, Mr. Mark Morrison asked Mr. W. G. Reeves, the448 words
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Advertisement122 1937-02-12 4 9l* HILLMAN MINX MAGNIFICENT tested and proved in every feature continues of course for 1937« CffiZ JjicuJaA Styl/L g/hcL HP## l[J Minx Magnificent, the most successful light car ever SAFETY SALOON with* introduced to the motoring public. Built to ever increasing Triplex Glass throughout standards of efficiency and quality. Years122 words
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Article, Illustration1677 1937-02-12 5 Labour’s Weakness To Resist Wage J Reductions [This is the first of two articles by the Indian correspondent of the Manchester Guardian on present labour conditions in the industrial areas of India since the economic depression.] A recent tour of some of the1,677 words
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Advertisement92 1937-02-12 5 Amongst the symptoms of Biliousness are a dizzy head- ache, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, £1 spots floating before the bowels loose one day and con- •tipated the next. On the appearance of bilious symptoms resort to p Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills will be found most92 words
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Advertisement109 1937-02-12 5 England nearer still I One by one the giant Empire flyingboats are coming into commission—the largest and most luxurious flying-boats in the world. Double-decked —4 large cabins including a smoking-room and spacious promenade—A well-equipped kitchen—Accommodation for 22 passengers—Top speed of 200 miles an hour As more and more of these109 words
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2889 1937-02-12 6 Commissioners’ Decisions The following decisions were confirmed at the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Tuesday. Decisions of Commissioners in Committee on Jan. 12. (CORONATION CELEBRATIONS The Deputy President informs the Commissioners that after allowing for cost of decorations lighting and fireworks out of2,889 words
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Advertisement49 1937-02-12 6 Special Holiday TIFFIN DANCE JKSttgMk T°D A Y 12 NOON TO 3.00 P M. J J M 8 for $l.OO mH lll InWr w iii i ii MHz NIGHT DANCE From 8.30 p.m. to Midnight NOVELTIES BALLOONS 3 SPOT DANCES TOMORROW TIFFIN DANCE From 1.00 p.m. to 4 p.m.49 words
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Advertisement198 1937-02-12 6 NURSE PUTS ON 81 LBS. OF FLESH Restores to health after influenia t All wfio are worried because they are losing weight and fear dreadful consequences should read this letter from an English nurse. This lady had lost 10 pounds in weight after influenza and was terribly run-down; yet see198 words
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Miscellaneous354 1937-02-12 6 a ALL SHOWS PACKED TO CAPACITY J g SINCE OPENING NIGHT (Under the Management of I M fl Keng Huat Film Co.) VV IIN LJ OVZ > V Today Four Show's Daily at 11.30 am., 2.30, 6.30 9.30 p m. 6.30 TONIGHT TOMORROW 9.30 The most outstanding Cantonese Talkie; POSITIVELY354 words
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Miscellaneous80 1937-02-12 6 Come Early to Avoid Disappointment MONSTER MATINEES TODAY AT 11.30 MICKEY MOUSE MATINEE TODAY AT 2.45 “STRIKE ME PINK” TOMORROW AT 11.30 THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME” TOMORROW AT 2.45 ’’CHARLIE CHAN IN SHANGHAI” HELEN BRODERICK Six new ERIC BIORE JH Son B* bv BETTY FURNESS JEROME GEORGES METAXA KERN radio80 words
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Article, Illustration866 1937-02-12 7 H. E. PROMISES “EVERY POSSIBLE HELP” SPEECH AT SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTENARY DINNER (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. “It is essential in these days that Government and merchants should work together. The old order has changed. What was good enough for our fathers866 words
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410 1937-02-12 7 Monday. Feb. 1. In the afternoon T. H. The Sultan a»iv Tengku Ampuan of Selangor called on Hie Excellency at King’s House Tuesday, Feb. 2. Hon. Mr. G. L. Ham airived to stay at King’s House. Hou. Mr. C. D. Ahcarne, Mrs. Savile, Captain and410 words
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Article, Illustration50 1937-02-12 7 But sh Silk For Coronation gowns: The only English silkworm farm- established by Lady Hart Dyke at Lullin gsf one Castle, Kent —is producing silk which will be used to make velvet coronation gowns. Picture shows Lady Hart Dyke, with eggs and the finished product.50 words
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Article80 1937-02-12 7 Seremban Fire Brigade's Prompt Action (Fiom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 9. The prompt arrival of the Seremban fire irigade prevented a jungle fiie at the Se. emban-Pantai road from assuming serious proportions. The lire was near a lubber estate but it is gathered that80 words
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167 1937-02-12 7 Old Woman Who Could Not Pay Fine From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Wednesday. A pa’hetic scene was witnessed in the Taiping Courts this momir.r when an o.g Chinese woman. Fcck Svvee, buist out in tears when she was sentenced at a fir« o $l5167 words
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Advertisement70 1937-02-12 7 THE LEADING MEDICINE IFOR IN DISEASES, ULCERS, >ORES, ENLARGED GLANDS, BOILS, and BAD LEGS, RHEUMATIC COMPLAINTS, PAINFUL JOINTS. LOSS OF VIGOUR. Clarke’s Blood Mixture Is the direct way to health as it removes the CAUSE of the disease from the blood and restores health and vitality. for Clarke's Blood Mixture70 words
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Advertisement387 1937-02-12 7 li ARROGATE BRITAIN’S FAMOUS SPA Invigorating moorland air 88 natural springs, over 100 different treatments of immense value to those feeling run-down after prolonged residence in the tropics. Beautiful scenery rich m romantic historical associations. Medically certificated staff. If you are suffering from the effects of the climate or recuperating387 words
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Article619 1937-02-12 8 MR. Wang Ching-wei, after a long absence in Europe, returned to China on January 12. He lost no time in picking up the threads of current affairs and in the message from his pen which we print elsewhere in this issue of the Pinang Gazette is summarized619 words
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Article113 1937-02-12 8 —Reuter Wireless. Pacificism The Real Danger I London, Feb. 5. Pacifists were denounced as a real danger by the Bishop of London in an outspoken address before the Church Assembly. He said there was no great danger of war if we were strong enough. A policeman with—Reuter Wireless. - 113 words
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Article102 1937-02-12 8 Fire Outbreak In Penang Suburb A sundry goods shop in Lorong Saratus Tahun, Penang, was gutted yesterday afternoon. The demage to the building and stocks is estimated at >2,000. The alarm was given by telephone shortly after one o'clock, while mechanical alarms were broken in Dato Kramat and102 words
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Article47 1937-02-12 8 —Reuter. Secured By British Engineers Hong Kong, Feb. 12. Malcolm and Co., British engineers with offices in Shanghai and at Hong Kong have secured a $3,000,000 contract for the Construction of a water filtnar tion plant at Canton in competition with various international ccncems.-—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article22 1937-02-12 8 London, Feb. 11. Influenza deaths in England and Wales last week were 976 compared with 1,155 in the previous week.22 words
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Article24 1937-02-12 8 The “Babur Rahim Sporting Club,” Pen *n g, is dissolved by order of the Governor-in-Ck>uncil under Section 17 of the Societies Ordinance.24 words
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Article789 1937-02-12 8 Duty On Indian 'lobacco Malaya's Only Tramway Trolley-Bus And Dust Trotskey, the Fanatic THE Colony is accustomed to the role of fiscal purist and it is strange to see the F.M.S. rebuking us on account of our attitude regarding the duty on Indian tobacco. The United Planting789 words
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Article133 1937-02-12 8 Woman Charged (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 8. A serious case of stabbing occurred last night in the Seremban Gaol compound where a Pathan is alleged to have been stabbed by an Indian Mohamedan woman. The incident had its sequel in the Seremban Police court, when133 words
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Article55 1937-02-12 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 10. The death took place at Seremban on Monday at her residence in Birch Road of Madam Goon Tiew, mother of Dr. Eu Khay Hoe, member of the Seremban Sanitary Board. The deceased lady was 69 years of age.55 words
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Article105 1937-02-12 8 Whites Beat Colours The Penang Sports Club opened their football season yesterday when two home teams met on the Esplanade. The White» defeated the colours by two goals to niL P.G. Clark scored the first goal in the opening half, and J.H. Wheeler added another goal in the105 words
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Article58 1937-02-12 8 Reuter. Italy And China To Avoid Offence Rome, Feb. 16. Italy and China have agreed to prohibit the display in either country of film» offensive to the other. It is believed here that the exhibition of a number of Russian films in China will be prevented onReuter. - 58 words
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Advertisement250 1937-02-12 8 wwHlfi i c< ,■< M ■iL~iiii a Bf SrfdWHte 9 eg HMn *Mk «0 W'WWW £W| tellW NO FINER WHISKY GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE SOLE AGENTS:— JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR IPOH. JUST RECEIVED BATTERSBY, WILSON. WARD, CORONATION. KENSINGTON OXFORD HATS. H F —>■■250 words
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Advertisement53 1937-02-12 8 SPERRY PURE ROLLED OATS Specially Packed to protect you health, as well as to preserve the shap of the Flakes and wholeness of th grain. SPECIALLY PACKED FOR THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tins Obtainable at all the Leading Provisions Dealers Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd PENANG, Ipob, Singapore»53 words
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563 1937-02-12 9 How Chinese Greeted The New Y ear OVER 3,000 Chinese ushered in the Chinese New Year in the local cinemas, which made history in Penang, for there were midnight shows at all the five theatres. The managements of the theatres and563 words
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Article440 1937-02-12 9 To Be Celebrated On Larger Scale ANNUAL MEETING OF SOCIETY That in view of the fact there was no celebration last year on account of the death of His Majesty King George V, patron of the society, and that this year being Coronation year the committee endeavour440 words
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Article121 1937-02-12 9 “Swing Time”—Director: George Stevens. Players: Fred Astaire. Ginger Rogers, Helen Broderick. Now showing at Majestic. The new Asbiire and Rogers dancmg picture is a most joyous comedy with many delightful and inge* ious incidents One sequence in which Ginger Rogers, as a dancing teacher, battles with121 words
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Article93 1937-02-12 9 ‘Twelve Wives In a Golden House.” With Wong Siew Lan, Kong Saw Siew. Wong Ban Lay and Lam Mui Mui. A Chinese production. At the Royal. This film is far superior to the ordinaryrun of Chinese pictures, because it is very well directed, acted,93 words
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Article301 1937-02-12 9 One CSub Competition In order to ensure a full attendance at the annual general meeting of the Kulim Club, a one club golf competition was held on Wednesday. Feb. 10, for a prize presented by Mr. G. S. Reis, of Batu Kaw-an Estate. The conditions were, nine301 words
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Article797 1937-02-12 9 TAIPING ROTARIANS' TRIBUTE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Feb. 11. The Hon. Col. Cecil Rae, J.P., the second vice-president of the Rotary International, was entertained at a dinner given in his honour by brother Rotarians of the Taiping Rotary Club at the Hokkien Hoay Kuan. Taiping,797 words
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Advertisement218 1937-02-12 9 1 TBUi TONIC POOD* I Mq of «n Chemlm —4 Sttrn the sungei bagan RUBBER COMPANY LTD <lncorporated in the Straits Settlements’ NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 5% in respect of the financial year ending 30th June, 1937, has been declared by the Directors of the218 words
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Advertisement221 1937-02-12 9 Help Kidneys Clean MMsmmk Adds Tour Kidneys have nine million tiny tubes or filters which are endangered by cheap, irritating drugs or neglect. Unknown to you, weak Kidneys may be the real causa of your Getting Up Nights, Nervousness, Dizziness, Swollen Ankles, Bladder Trouble. Headaches, Backache, Rheumatism. Leg Pains, Circles221 words
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Advertisement270 1937-02-12 9 S A nr ADVANTAGE» NO OTHCR ONC PBN 4E V POSSESSES Air-sealed, ready-to-write Dry-proof point. Lifetlma guarantee*. One stroke filling, emptying, cleaning, KJB Platinum channel FEATHERTOUCH points for W stant two-way writing—your own normal stroke or a fine, delicate line. Vuulated—true gauge of writing > fluid, feeds perfectly to the270 words
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1459 1937-02-12 10 BIG DEFENCE LOAN Commodity Prices Should Stimulate Exports From Our Own Correspondent) London. Feb. I. Unsettled conditions continue to prevail Mn tbe stock and commodity markets. Business gencially is poor and the trend of nearly all prices is slightly but perceptibly downwards. Anxiety1,459 words
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Advertisement131 1937-02-12 10 YOUR HOME LYPENE KEEPS' YOUR HOUSE CLEAN M EASILY AND CHEAPLY UIU B dbmh am «coon. Ittetwice as strong as Carbolic acid, and is a safe, B —r irfrirckxhee,floors,drains,kennels, stable*, latrines, etc. Its Oap 00,1 teiK produce* a luauriant tether which removes din and grease from the surface* of tiles,131 words
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Advertisement246 1937-02-12 10 Oval tine look of Health A sparkle in the eyes a rosy glow in the s cheeks a happy /on the iips—,/bvmiNE i look of health Jar You can enjoy this radiant health always if you remember tbe vital importance of correct nutrition and regular sleep. For < n«ur’- q246 words
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Advertisement55 1937-02-12 11 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 Sport Fully Reported in the SUNDAY GAZETTE:55 words
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Article197 1937-02-12 12 Visitors to London have a great affection for the green swards and gay flowers of Hyde Park, which for centuries has been the playground of Londoners. A programme which will roll back the years and pick out the outstanding events in the Park’s long and colourful history will197 words
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Article155 1937-02-12 12 Some comment has been occasioned by the fact that, although no records of the Duke of Windsor’s speech from Windsor Castle could be obtained in Britain, they seemed to have been selling in large numbers in America and elsewhere. In Britain the position so far as155 words
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Article486 1937-02-12 12 CLYDE YARDS TONNAGE BUILDING One feature of Clyde shipbuilding at present is that new keels cannot be laid down until ships under construction are sent off the stocks. A striking example of this was seen at the yard of the Greenock Dockyard Co., who recently486 words
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Article199 1937-02-12 12 Bigger Tonnage Jan. 27. During last year 62,168,833 net regisb ered tons of shipping used the Port o London, compared with 59.*****0 net registered tons during 1935. This constitutes a record for all time and is an increase of 4 per cent, over the previous199 words
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Article635 1937-02-12 12 Principal Means of Reducing Wind Resistance Hull resistance and propulsive efficiency in the light of recent advances in knowledge were discussed by Mr. J. F. C. Conn., B.Sc., in the paper “Designing for Economy in Ship Propulsion,” which he read recently before the Institute of Marine635 words
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Article137 1937-02-12 12 S.S. “EURYADES” from Liverpool sails for "Singapore. S S “HAVRO MARU” from Singapore via Belawan. Sails same day for Rangoon and Calcutta. S S “NALDERA” from London via ports. Sails same day for Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Moji Kobe. S S “SHUNKO MARU” from Japan via Singapore.137 words
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Advertisement47 1937-02-12 12 MINE ESTATE ENGINEERING STORES. JJ" /7 PUMPS, TOOLS. BELTING, OILS GREASES, OIL Z" U GREASE FEEDERS. PACKINGS, BOLTS NUTS. S" ’Z .O [f STEEL SECTIONS, LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIALS, ETC. “Z LARGE STOCKS LOW PRICES. Z* SEMI-ROTARY PUMP HUTTENBACHS LTD., ■Z ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS, PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE.47 words
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Advertisement12 1937-02-12 12 MARCONI RADIO-GRAM Absolutely Free FROM DISTORTION Robinson Piano Co. (S.S.) Ltd. PENANG.12 words
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Miscellaneous712 1937-02-12 12 -RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. lenafM: TRANSMISSION t 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. ‘Cue for Ad- GSH 22.47 Mc/s (13.97 m.) venture.' A play with muaic. Episode 4: g (J# 86 m •'lTipped in the Mine.’* Story by Neil GSB g5l712 words
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Miscellaneous77 1937-02-12 12 HOLLAND Station PH I. Wavelengths 19 71 m.. 16.88 m or 31 28 ra. TODAY 5.50 p.m. Opening announcements (wavelength 25.57 m.) 9.00 Concert. 9.35 Talk. 9.55 Gramophare recital. 10.0 C Meeting of the Phohi Club. 10.35 Dance music. 10.50 p.m. Close down. ROME Station 2RO broadcasts oc a wavelength77 words
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1007 1937-02-12 13 SUBSTANTIAL PREMIUMS ABOVE MINIMUM RATES In a special circular (No. 3 1937) issued by the Baltic and International Maritime Conference. it is estimated that during 1937 about 3.250,000 standards of sawn timber at least will be shipped from the Baltic and the White Sea.1,007 words
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Advertisement366 1937-02-12 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE VMMta. fjONDQN AND NOBOH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen A Shire Line) Penang London ■L PHILOCTETES London, R’dam, H’burg, Hull A Swum Feb. 11 War 9 A- AENEAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam A Glasgow, 19 y Kr 20 GLENGARRY L’don,366 words
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Advertisement202 1937-02-12 13 MAIL SAILINGS 1937. SHIP FROM S’PORE SHIP FROM S’PORE M.V. ST. ALDEGONDE NL. Feb. 26 COEN N L Jul 16 SIBAJAK RL. Mar. 5 DE WITT N L j uly 23 CHR. HUYGENS N.L. Mar. 19 I? Pfc A?9 ERA R.L. July 30 DEMPO R.L. Mar. 26 ALDEGONDE n.L. Aug.202 words
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Advertisement618 1937-02-12 13 P&O SINGAPORE AND FAR EAST S.S. "NALDERA" SAILING FRIDAY, 12th FEBRUARY Fenlnsuiar and Oriental S.N. Co., unoei .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swetter e r *ntract With His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Ser*‘. e London and Far East Mall Service. s/S “MATA HART’ Feb 19 Outwards from London for China618 words
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Miscellaneous670 1937-02-12 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES DE kJ AM/* n B t 0 listeners New Zealand. 2.20 To- diiy j n Germany. Sound pictures. 2.50 Serving suffering humanity. National Station Z.H.J. broadcasts on a wave- t 6 health as a task of the State. Talk with length of 49.3 metres. Prof. Reiter of the670 words
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Miscellaneous49 1937-02-12 13 HONG KONG Station ZBW broadcasts on the follow leg wavelengths: 49.6 m., 31.49 m., 19.75 m. or 16.90 m. TODAY 3. 20- 6.30 p.m. —Chinese programme. 6.30 —10.30 p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m.— Local-Time Signal, Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcements 3.30 p.m.—DA VENTRY—News Eulleti»: and Announcements. 10.30 p.m.-—Close down.49 words
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Article200 1937-02-12 14 N.S.W. COUNTRY XI BEATEN BY INNINGS Canberra. Feb. 11. In a two-day match here the M.C.C. touriMs defeated a New South Wales Country Eleven by an innicgs and 40 runs. The M.C.C. batting first hit up 380. At one stage they had 337 for 5 wickets200 words
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Article62 1937-02-12 14 Sports Club V. P.R.C. The following will play for the Penang Recreati Club against the Sports Club on and Sunday cv the Esplanade: D A. Campbel) (Capt.). S. T. Stewart. L I Rob!ess. V. C. Westerhout. F. D. C. La 3: >;y. D Laßrooy. D. C. Stewart. K.62 words
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Article760 1937-02-12 14 FULL ENTRIES FOR SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING The following are the entries for the Singapore Turf Club’s Spring Meeting to start on Saturday week. MORSES. CLASS 1 Ist 2nd run run 7f 6f or Pim Aviemore x x Belle Edna x x Bestlot x x Biddy’s Squire760 words
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Article98 1937-02-12 14 —Reuter WOLVES TROUNCE BRENTFORD London, Feb. 11. Two matches were played in the second division of the English league today. Swansea beat Burnley convincingly at home by three goals to nothing, while Sheffield United shared points with Southampton. no goals being scored. YESTERDAY’S RESULTS ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I Wolvefßampton—Reuter - 98 words
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Article88 1937-02-12 14 Scottish Team Against Ireland London, Feb. 11. The Scottish rugby team to meet Ireland at Dublin on Feb. 27 is the same as that which beat Wales last Saturday. The team is as follows: Dick (Guy’s Hosp.). Mcßae (St. Andrew’s Kerr (Heriots); Johnson Richmond). Dick (Guy’s Hosp. Mcßae88 words
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Article34 1937-02-12 14 —Reuter. Oxford's Convincing Victory London, Feb. 11. Following were the results of matches played today:— Oxford Univ. 23 Edinburgh Univ. 3 Navy 3 Civil Service 9 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Kent 14 Wiltshire 5.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article51 1937-02-12 14 —Reuter. Women's 400 M. Time Lowered Copenhagen, Feb. 10. A new’ U’orld’s swimming record for the women’s 400 metres was established today by Miss Ragnhild Hveger. Her time w-is 5 min. 14.2 sec. The old record held by Miss Denouden of Holland was 5 min. 16 sec.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Miscellaneous286 1937-02-12 14 FRIDAY 12th FEBRUARY 1937. Wishing All Our Chinese Patrons A Happy Prosperous New Year AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) THE grand t?ER S A lON CENTS ONL ht Sh n CANTONESE OPEr“ A R man K Day Show from 1 p.m. Vioht Shows “Gin Shu Hov Hwa”286 words
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923 1937-02-12 15 It was bitterly cold at Newbury for the opening of the January Meeting, and although there was no snow on the course the sharp frost and the east wind had made the going almost hard on top. Many visitors were kept away by wind923 words
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Article595 1937-02-12 15 < From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 9. The annual report of the Negri Sembilan Lawn Tennis Association presented at the annual general meeting of the body held at the Negri Sembilan Club today states that the Port Dickson Club, Kuala Pilah Club and Ulu Muar Club, Kala595 words
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Article322 1937-02-12 16 Dull T/mdori. Feb. 11 Yesterday RiscorFaD 1 Cm. 5 ».c.. 1944-M 116 Fwutin*. 4 p.c., 1960-» 114% 1 War Laan, 3% p.c 103*4 —J4 Cam. Un. Ass. (Units) 10 mudential “A" 36% Sayal Asset, (tte. pd-) 9% Ct- Western Ord. 62% —1 Ona. Foe. (*25) j Chartered322 words
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Article120 1937-02-12 16 London. Feb. 11. .RUBBER Firm. .Spot 105 buyers 102 sellers. April June lOg buyers 103 sellers. JulyiSept. 10ft buyer 10 JJ sellers. •Oct.lDec. 10$ buyers 10= sellers. New York: 21.85 cts. /United Kingdom Stocks London 27,856 tons Liverpool 40,699 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. £21.5.0. PEPPER White120 words
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Article108 1937-02-12 16 Ixmdon on Previously Latest lO5 7|64 105 364 New York 4.89 ft 4.89Ji ■Montreal 4.89 X 4.89’ Brussels 29.011 29.04$ Geneva 21.44$ 21.45 J Amsterdam 8.94$ 8.98, Milan 93 Berlin 12.17 12.17$ -Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 1990 19.90 ▼tenna 26% 26% 14 0« 140: noiLin&l Helsingfors108 words
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Article144 1937-02-12 16 —Reuter. Large Quantities Overhang Market London, Feb. 10. The persistent inability of the London silver to rise above the 20d. level, despite now generally improved sentiment regarding the forthcoming Indian Budget is causing some speculation in the City. Brokers are reluctant to express an opinion, but exhaustive investigations—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article476 1937-02-12 16 Reuter Wireless. The Home Secretary moved the second reading in the House of Commons of the factories bill, a comprehensive measure of 152 clauses 3nd four schedules. Giving the Bill qmilified welcome for the Opposition. Mr. J.R. dynes disclosed that it had been his ambition as aReuter Wireless. - 476 words
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Article97 1937-02-12 16 —British Radio. U.K. Government Ready To Ratify London, Feb. 10. The United Kingdom Government are fully prepared to ratify the London Naval Treaty of 1936, Lord Cranborne stated in reply to a Commons question. He added, however, that they were still engaged in naval conversations with other powers—British Radio. - 97 words
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Article302 1937-02-12 16 ALR MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyisaland and South Africa via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Siam, Burma, India, Iraq; Egypt, Sudan,* Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland land whole302 words
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Advertisement192 1937-02-12 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. (Incorporated to England)! Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed £l,WAomfc Reserve Fund and Rest cajrital Paid Up BOARD OF DHUDGTOBa. Right Hon. Lord Catto of CalracattK Oisrr— Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K.C.B.X. a.ijfru. Sir Thomas Smith, Kt, J.M. Ryrie, Esq., P.R. Chalmers, Esq., W.H. Shelford, Esq.,192 words
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