Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 February 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-02-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 37. Vol XCV. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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300 1937-02-15 1 •The bestowed of the Companionship of that Order upon our friend and colleague, Mr. Small, has met with general approval. Most of us have had long association with Mr. Small during his tenure of the posts of Treasurer and Colonial Secretary, and during his very300 words
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Article47 1937-02-15 1 .—Reuter. M.C.C. DISMISSED FOR 73 J Sydney, Feb. 15. 'The M. C. C. who had 24 for two wickets at the close of play on Saturday, in reply to the New South Wales total of 231, were all out this morning, before lunch, for 73..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article91 1937-02-15 1 —Reuter. Abolition Of Licensed Houses Favoured Bandoeng, Feb. 13. A resolution in. favour of the ultimate abolition of licensed houses was passed at the League of Nations Conference on Tiaffic of Women and Children, other recommendations include the creation of a Far East Bureau for the collection and—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article114 1937-02-15 1 Death Of Well-Known Sportsman London, Feb. 14. The death is announced of William Brownlow', 3rd Baron Lurgan, the wellVnown sportsman and the owner of luxury hotels known throughout the world. —Reuter. The late Baron who was the son of the 2nd Baron and the Hon. Emily Anne Browne,114 words
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Article35 1937-02-15 1 —Reuter Rome, Feb. 13. Most of the Italian fleet of 200 vessels will participate in the manoeuvres off the Libyan Coast from March 3 to 23. Mus- solini will attend in person..—Reuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration35 1937-02-15 1 iHE SCENE AT NICE immediately after a section of the roadway collapsed, throwing 40 persons into the hole They had been watching a military parade Several people were taken to hospital35 words
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Article142 1937-02-15 1 F.M.S. RAILWAY ENTERPRISE The F.M.S. Railway authorities shortly propose to construct a pontoon wharf or wharves and jetties for the use of traffic in and around the station of Prai. It ia proposed to make a lease of a certain portion of the foreshore and sc142 words
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Article166 1937-02-15 1 Weights For Second Day The following handicaps (four races only) «.re announced for the second day of tifc Turf Club February Meeting to b« run on Wednesday. 'Feb. 24: Ponies. Class 2. Div. 1, Furlongs. Queen’s 9.00: Lawless 8.13; Flying Column 8.07; Kit 8.06; Etona 8.03; Twinkling Eyes166 words
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Article102 1937-02-15 1 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. To Establish Educational Foundation Shanghai, Feb. 15. Mr. Wang Ching-wei, presiding at a meeting of the General Political Council, reported that the whole of the Standing Central Executive Committee had presented Mr. Lin Sen with $200,000 as a birthday memorial. The sum will—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 102 words
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Article78 1937-02-15 1 Reuter Wireless. Possible Steps To Control Imports Washington, Feb. 13. Considerable Government concern and the inflow of foreign capital into the United States is voiced by Mr. Morgenthau, Secretary to the Treasury, who, with two others, has been nominated by President Roosevelt to study international capital movements.Reuter Wireless. - 78 words
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Article25 1937-02-15 1 —Reuter. Feb. 15. Karl Burkardt, a Professor at the Institute of International Study, has accepted the High Commission- ership of Danzig.-—Reuter. - 25 words
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Article64 1937-02-15 1 —British Radio. Merchant Navy And Fishing Fleets Invited London, Feb. 13. The Secretary of the Admiralty announces that in view of their close association with the Royal Navy in imperial defence, the King has granted permission to the Admiralty to invite the Merchant Navy and fishing fleets to—British Radio. - 64 words
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Article56 1937-02-15 1 —Reuter. Third Plenary Session Inaugurated Nanking. Feb. 15. Confronted with the task of deciding important questions of national policy, mostly arising from the Shensi, revolt, the Third Plenary session of the C.E.C. was formally inaugurated this morning before the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Mr Wang Ching-wei—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article90 1937-02-15 1 —Reuter Wireless. BUT EXPECTS AID IF ATTACKED Brussels, Feb. 13. Belgium is still unwilling to ii'l France if the latter is attacked lyj Germany. This is understood to be implied iit the Belgian reply to the British 75cca«no note of November 4. Belgium maintains the view—Reuter Wireless. - 90 words
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Article30 1937-02-15 1 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Feb. 15 Owing to heavy traffic, it has been decided to duplicate the track between Shanghai and Soochow on the Shanghai Nanking Railway.-—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 30 words
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Article67 1937-02-15 1 Reuter. Martial Law In Madison County New York. Feb. 13 Martial law has been proclaimed throughout Madison County including the cities of Anderson and Alexandria, following the rioting. Guardsmen stopped a procession of cars entering Alexandria from Michigan, saying that it constituted invasion by three hundred union sympathisers.Reuter. - 67 words
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Article47 1937-02-15 1 regarding events in China.—-Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai. Feb. 15. The Japanese Domei Agency of Tokio has suggested an exchange of news with the General Agency of Nanking, in order to he able to present more reliable news regarding events in China.—-Sin Chew Jitregarding events in China.—-Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 47 words
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Advertisement12 1937-02-15 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone N<k 772.12 words
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Advertisement119 1937-02-15 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda.i Perak, 22i. Beach St., Penang—Phone ;i CHOP SOON KIAT, R 4. H’trh St. K. Lumpur, for Selangor j Phone 3558. U What, bacon again? Yes,my dear, but v 'COLD STOP AGE* BAWN’” I'll jjlF t kl—-I119 words
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1278 1937-02-15 2 Quadrupled Bombing Strength By End Of Year SUPREME WAR COMMANDER FOR ALL ARMED SERVICES PLANS to double the effective strength of the French Air Force and quadruple its bombing capacity by the end of the year were announced in the Chamber of Deputies by1,278 words
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Article484 1937-02-15 2 Bishop's Fear Of Social Barrier ASSEMBLY DISCUSS MISBEHAVIOUR Proposals for the establishment of tribunals to investigate cases of misbehaviour among the clergy were discussed by the Church Assembly meeting at Central Hall, Westminster, last week. During the debate the Bishop of Durham (Dr. Henson) objected484 words
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Article207 1937-02-15 2 Marshal Chang's Lieutenant Shanghai, Feb. 3. News has just been received here of the murder in Sianfu, the rebel city in northwest Chine, of General Wang I-cheh. one of the most trusted lieutenants of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang. He was killed by extremists as he lay on207 words
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Article291 1937-02-15 2 Differences With Some Countries RUMANIA'S CLAIM Cairo, Feb. 3. Egypt's discussions with other countries in preparation for the conference at Montreux, Switzerland, on April 12, are now well advanced. The conference is to discuss the abolition of Capitulations, which give special judicial rights to foreigners291 words
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Article145 1937-02-15 2 .—Reuter. Device To Eliminate Yankee Twang Boston. < Massachusetts). The “Yankee twang”, peculiar to the voices of inhabitants of the New England states, may soon been replaced by a purring sound, at least over the telephone. The company serving New England with telephones has announced.—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article34 1937-02-15 2 —British Radio. London, Feb. 12. The Palestine Royal Commission met in private session in London today and heard evido ce from Sir John Chancellor, former High Commissioner and Commander-in- Chief in Palestine..—British Radio. - 34 words
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Article60 1937-02-15 2 Seremban, Feb. 8. “The accused is a reputed thief. On two occasions he has stolen cigarettes from stall holders,” said Inspector Raja Abbas, producing a Chinese in the Seremban Police court today on a charge of trespassing on the Seremban Gaol compound. A fine of $5 was imposed60 words
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Article190 1937-02-15 2 Evidence He Kept I Back Moscow, Feb. 2. Karl Radek and Gregory Sokolnikov, who, to the world’s amazement, escaped with their lives from the Moscow trial may soon be facing trial once more on a capital charge. The former "mouthpiece of the Kremlin” and the190 words
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Article61 1937-02-15 2 British Radio. London, Feb. 12. Resumption of normal diplomatic relations with the Liberian Government on December 16 last was referred to by Lord Cranborne answering a Commons question. He said the appointment of His Majesty s Consul-General at Monrovia as Hi* Majesty’s charge d’ affa»res resulted fron*British Radio. - 61 words
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Article49 1937-02-15 2 against 10s. 5.04 d. a week ago. —British Radio. London. Feb. 12. The total amount applied for in tenders for £35,000,000 Treasury Bills was i’69,070,000 The average rate per cent, for Bills at three months was 10s. 4.70 d. against 10s. 5.04 d. a week ago. —Britishagainst 10s. 5.04 d. a week ago.—British Radio. - 49 words
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Advertisement441 1937-02-15 2 Hoad Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 14.8 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. 40bagapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel “Times Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Jara Street. Phone 3683. <4ndon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within441 words
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Advertisement38 1937-02-15 2 I IF 8 I EVERY WIFE B I KNEW H I WHAT R EVERY WIDOW i KNOWS E I EVERY HID I WOULD BE H INSURED R! I I Bl' H .'/-■/‘'.•'•«l I ;< W'B 1 Ki ir.es>'. i;38 words
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Article13 1937-02-15 3 —Reuter. SPAIN STILL HOPING died at his post.-—Reuter. - 13 words
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Article205 1937-02-15 3 .—British Radio. Several Royal Visits London, Feb. 13. Six thousand men were at work at Olympia yesterday and 2,500 at the White City in preparing stalls and making other final preparations for the opening at these great centres of the London section of the British Industries.—British Radio. - 205 words
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Article158 1937-02-15 3 —British Radio. An Experimental Blaek Out London. Feb. 13. Some experiments were conducted early yesterday in the streets of Bedford in an attempt to establish the minimum amount of light that would be required under war conditions to enable essential traffic to proceed with safety along—British Radio. - 158 words
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Article143 1937-02-15 3 —.Reuter. Sport Leaders Form Advisory Council London, Feb. 13. Leaders of all departments of national sport are included among 31 members of the National Advisory Council for England and Wales appointed by the Government in connection with its plans for physical training and recreation. With its chairman—.Reuter. - 143 words
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Article103 1937-02-15 3 —British Radio. Visit By The King And Queen London, Feb. 13. The first public appearance together in London of the King iind Queen since the King’s accession takes place this afternoon when their majesties will drive through the streets to the East End of London to visit the.—British Radio. - 103 words
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Article454 1937-02-15 3 Catalan Socialist Party.—Reuter Wireless, less Can The Powers Remain Aloof? Valencia, Feb. 14. I have not lost hope in the democracies of France and Britain,” declared Senor Del Vayo in a broadcast bitterly blaming alleged Italian and German intervention for the loss of Malaga. He asserted thatCatalan Socialist Party.—Reuter Wireless, less - 454 words
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Article122 1937-02-15 3 -Reuter. Congress Progress At The Polls Bombay, Feb. 13. With the elections beginning in the miajor provinces, it is hoped that the political situation will speedily lose seme of its present obscurity. The lastest returns show that Congress is leading in the North-West Frontier Province, where hitherto it– -Reuter. - 122 words
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Advertisement94 1937-02-15 3 7 s' TTTT AL JL-L-Iy /fSgteJL TTi 11 T~ 'W>wli '.*r ex. To Banish Travel Fatigue OR vou may always depend on "4711* Genuine Eau de Cologne. A few drops inhaled from the handkerchief or dabbed on temples or forehead will alleviate headache and migraine, will soothe jaded nerves and94 words
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Advertisement112 1937-02-15 3 SHOP THIS WEEK IN WHITEAWAYS BARGAIN BASEMENT (ON TOP FLOOR) MANY ODDMENTS. REMNANTS AND DISCONTINUED LINES THAT ACCUMULATED DURING OUR RECENT STOCK-TAKING SALE ARE OFFERED TO Clear At Any Price HUNDREDS OF HALF PRICE BARGAINS AND NUMEROUS ARTICLES AT I Quarter Price > OR LESS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY WHICH SHOULD112 words
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993 1937-02-15 4 Mr. N. A. M Griffin's Sudden Retirement 28 YEARS’ SERVICE IN MALAYA ASI’DDEN decision not to return to Malaya after the duration of his leave resulted in a policemen’s farewell being accorded in Singapore last week to'Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, the Acting Inspector-General993 words
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Article431 1937-02-15 4 SUICIDE VERDICT IN MALACCA Malacca. With only a short time to complete his period of service in Malacca and then the possibility of severing his connection with the Army, Sergeant Major Thomas Augustine Cussack, M.8.E., took his life early this month. A verdict of suicide,431 words
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Article, Illustration33 1937-02-15 4 ON T"•GUT LlNES.—They're not playing at trains—it's part of their job. E/nnloJ.d by Hie G.W.R.. they are rece instruction in signal control on a model selling at Oak. London.33 words
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967 1937-02-15 4 Alleged Differences With Comdr: Refuted At Inquest A FTER writing a statement in which he alleged differences between his commanding officer and himself, Lieut. Arthur Claude Berlyn. of H.M. Submarine Rainbow, sat down 8t a table in his cabin, and holding a five-chambered revolver in967 words
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Advertisement281 1937-02-15 4 I Here is the Essence of hITAJLITYI essence B&M&aSNIK nunu' ~n I C'”' -<uch mmc it a ummlO 1 ll f -p. ottKs va fx hail, i wz r Tu UIS IS LIEALTH! Fitness! And abundant Energy: Bl A Mind and body gloriously alert for work or Mg recreation —-and281 words
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Article570 1937-02-15 5 Judge On Title Assistants Prefer COURT ADOPTS THE WORD “DEFINITELY” London. The word “definitely” figured prominently in a claim in the King’s Bench Division last week by Piris Hats Ltd., of Knightsbridge. Claimants sued Godfrey Giles Co., decorators, of Queen-street, Mayfair, for breach of contract in painting570 words
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Article100 1937-02-15 5 Naples. A fireworks display which Aniello Sapor it o, a local peasant planned for his children has proved very expensive for him. He bought the fireworks before the day h y were to be let off end hid them in hi§ ystack as he thought this would100 words
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Article837 1937-02-15 5 "Is Decree In State Interests?" WIFE'S ONE CHANCE OF DECENT LIFE London. Giving judgment in a divorce case in the Divorce Court last week Mr. Justice Bucknill remarked: Can it be in the interests of the State that this dreadful state of things should go on assaults,837 words
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Article, Illustration18 1937-02-15 5 —Judy Kelly, the Australian actress, leaving London for South Africa to take part in a theatrical tour.18 words
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Article394 1937-02-15 5 Bridegroom Poses As Widower SENTENCED ON FRAUD CHARGE The wife of a man w’ho had posed es a widower gave evidence at Dorset Assizes. Dorchester, last week, when the husband, Edwin Hill Smith, 64, a coachbuilder, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for defrauding Lena Marian Orchard.394 words
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Advertisement104 1937-02-15 5 Record breaking final testing out of the NEW 1248 IDOLSELEY J ■■■■■J w r=) W th O f AGENTS WEARNE BROS. LTD., pebang. TO "LACTOGEN” 129/135 CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. SEND FOR Vk Please send me a copy of "THE LACTOGEN BABY BOOK.” THE enclose 10 cents in unused postage stamps104 words
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1397 1937-02-15 6 TWO-DAY MATCH WITH P.R.C. ENDS IN DRAW Robless Scores first Century Of Season THE two-day cricket match between the Penang Sports Club and the 1 Penang Recreation Club played on the Esplanade during the week-end ended in a draw. In reply to the1,397 words
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Advertisement60 1937-02-15 6 Everybodv Feels At Home AT THE ELYSEE CABARET PENANG’S MOST POPULAR DANCE HALL TONIGHT! Dancina from 9 p.m. to Midnight TEA DANCE TOMORROW 6-15 to 8.30 p.m. MWS ARRIVING THIS WEEK To Participate in Our Gigantic Hari Raya Hadji and Chap-Goh Meh Attractions which Are Now in Preparation which will60 words
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Advertisement73 1937-02-15 6 I I Look at I the'NECK ■of this Itube y Every tube of Macleans Toothpaste is fitted with a pure white w neck and cap of porcelain-like material. This new exclusive patent of Macleans keeps the toothpaste clean, fragrant and hygienic, and absolutely guarantees it free from unsightly discoloration from73 words
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Miscellaneous288 1937-02-15 6 Here’s Another of Our Successive Supers All Shows Packed To Capacity Last For Chinese New Year Season! Evening. W- ~y Undoubtedly The One Only Great I I 1 f 1 Cantonese Talkie Shown in Town. 6-30 TONIGHT 9-30 ROYAL NOT A GLOOMY PICTURE But Just A Thrilling Cantonese Talkie The288 words
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Miscellaneous19 1937-02-15 6 OPENING TOMORROW The screen’s Biggest little man in a Red-blooded story of military’ academy life! IF' E i '■< F-WK19 words
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Miscellaneous135 1937-02-15 6 Tremendous Success! All Shows Packed our atnce Opening! Owing to outstation Bookings, Season Definitely Ends Today! 6-15 TONIGHT 9-30 ACCLAIMED THE TERRIFIC "CHARGE" THE GREATEST SCREEN THRILL OF ALL TIME! Warner Bros, astounding masterpiece! “Cannon To RigM Them. Cannon To Left Of Them. Cannon In Front Of Them Volleyed And135 words
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Article531 1937-02-15 7 CLERK'S SUICIDE LETTERS TO MANAGER STAFF ANEW vegetable chopper with Chinese characters inscribed on the handle reading, “to kill the devil; knife of Wan Keng Cheong,” and two farewell letters to the manager and staff of the K.P.M., were the principal exhibits presented in Court531 words
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Article104 1937-02-15 7 PERSONNEL OF INQUIRY COMMITTEE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 13. T.ie personnel of the committee appointed by the High Commissioner to “inquire into the incidence of unemployment in Selangor and to make recommendations,” as a result of Mr. John Hands’ representations to the British Parliament104 words
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Article137 1937-02-15 7 Strange 18-Dav Illness Kills Farmer Ocala, Florida After talking for 18 days without ceasing. Mr. Howard Stillman, a farmer, has died here. His last words—he died in the 418th hour of his uncontrollable flow of speech- were mumblings about the Bible. Mr. Stillman, aged 44. talked137 words
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Article153 1937-02-15 7 Gramophone Message To Telephone Exchange The “Burgdt” burglar and fire alarm, which is linked to the telephone system under a permit issued by the PostmasterGeneral, was recently demonstrated to the police and fire brigade at Southend. When business premises or rooms are wired for the alarm, a message153 words
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Article88 1937-02-15 7 Osaka. A kettle in solid gold costing approximately £1,003 hots been ordered lie: by Mr. Kunizo Arimoto, a millionaire tailor. The tea ceremony is one of the most formal customs in Japan and the kettles used for it are sometimes of great historic value. They are generally88 words
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285 1937-02-15 7 Mr. Tan Peng Liat SQUARE DEAL FOR EVERY WORKER Why do labourers go on strike? How should wages be paid? Do workmen deserve harsh treatment? Asks Mr. Ttin Peng Liat, B. Sc. (Engineering), G M I. Meeh. E., AM Works Management Association, latest expert on industrial285 words
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Article194 1937-02-15 7 TO BE KNOWN AS SINGAPORE AIRPORT No “fancy*’ name is to be given the new civil aerodrome at Kallang, destined to become one of the greatest air junctions of the Far East. It wiu be known simply as the Singapore Airport, The Pinang Gazette understands. There should194 words
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Advertisement68 1937-02-15 7 GUARANTEED ([“•STRENGTH When occasion requires such 1 specially strong carbolic Soa P ou wanC to be safe—w y° u want to k e sure W You 00 re, y wit b confidence on Calvert's Medical Soap, w People who have used it for n years will tell you so, too.68 words
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Article556 1937-02-15 8 JAPANESE in Shanghai are again seeking increased representation on the Municipal Council. This item of news is by no means as parochial as might appear; indeed. Municipal events in Shanghai may be regarded as an indication of the future trend of events in North China. To556 words
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Article321 1937-02-15 8 THE CHULAN MEMORIAL FUND To the Editor. Sir, —About a year ago. the Malay race in particular were very grateful indeed to learn tfci.it a committee had been appointed to receive contributions for the building of a memorial to the late Sir Chuimi. whose work for321 words
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Article114 1937-02-15 8 To Help Combat Crime Paris, Feb. 2. The creation of a French police “air arm” is announced today. It is to consist of the latest and fastest types of aeroplanes. Both machines and pilots are to be supplied by the French Air Ministry Aeroplanes are114 words
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Article630 1937-02-15 8 New Chaplain For Penang-May Arrive In July—The Shortage Of Clergy THE congregation of St. George’s Church, Penang, will be glad to learn that the Chaplaincy which has been vacant since the death of the Rev. Keppel Garnier is likely to be filled in the near future. An630 words
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Article146 1937-02-15 8 Mr. And Mrs. F. H. Grummit To Visit New York (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Feb. 4. Mr. and Mrs. H. Oke ttre two Malayans who are grateful for the generally mild weather we have experienced this winter. They spent Christmas near London and then embarked on146 words
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Article64 1937-02-15 8 P.S.C. "A” V. Kedah Hall Party The following will represent the P.S.C. “A” in their hockey match against the Kedah ”Hall Party on the Esplanade tomorrow evening:— J. A. McEvoy; J. EL A. Clark and H.E. Pether; E.C. Tokeley, S.L. McNee and J. N. Cooley; H. Bracegirdle, J.H. Wheeler,64 words
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Article44 1937-02-15 8 .—Reuter. 200 Metres Bockstroke Record Broken Aarhus, Denmark. Feb. 14. Ragnhild Hveger broke the world reeomß for 200 metres backstroke covering the di»* tance in 2 min. 41 3|lo sec. The old record by Nida Senf, Holland, was 2 min. 44 3]5 sec..—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article54 1937-02-15 8 Nai Smarn, accompanied by Na* ***** Chit and his trainer. Som Kid, leaves teday for Singapore by the s.s. Kedah. Smart and Som Chit are fighting in Singapore an Friday. The former meets Ignacio Fernandez in the main event while Som Chit fight Al Nicholas54 words
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Article64 1937-02-15 8 —Aneta Trans-Oceaa Vessel Abandoned After Collision Oslo, Feb. 9A collision between a giant whale aad the Norwegian whaler Kos Nine in Antarctic waters, caused the ship’s total loss, according to a dispatch received by the owners here. The steamer was severely damaged by the crash, and drifted—Aneta Trans-Oceaa - 64 words
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Advertisement253 1937-02-15 8 Do»' 39 e 1 ASK ■M iOLE AGENTS V*^ JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. Iscorporxted in England). SING AFORE KUALA LUM PL* K PENANG IPOH JUST RECEIVED BATTERSBY. WILSON. WARD. CORONATION. KENSINGTON OXFORD HATS. prices —7 V MAHY rKitti g i VARIETIES $2 Each WF ALL S 3 UsJL, T COLOURS253 words
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Advertisement48 1937-02-15 8 LANGENBACH’S FAMOUS RED SPARKLING HOCK THE MARK OF QUALITY! •NIBELUNGEN-KRONE. a rAVoußmc of you* ladt FOLKS AND SO BE SURE TO HAVE A BOTTLE HANDY AT TOUR HOME. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL THE LEADING DEALERS Or From The AGENTS Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd. PENANG, Stegapere, Ipeh and Koala Laaaptr.48 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-02-15 8 TIDE TABLE TODAY HIGH LOW 2.39 p.m. 9.15 p.m. TOMORROW 3.14 a.m. 9.35 a.m. 3.10 p.m. 9.44 p.m.18 words
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496 1937-02-15 9 TELUK ANSON MURDER HOAX (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 15. yiiE mythical murder hoax which created so much excitement in Teluk Anson on Jan. 29 transferred its scene to the Ipoh Supreme court last Saturday when a crowd of nearly 100 Tamils496 words
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Article947 1937-02-15 9 THREE K. O.’s IN FOUR BOUTS (By Our Own Correspondent) Last night’s boxing at the Wembley Park, Penang, provided some thrils. There were three knockouts in a card of four bouts and one fight was the shortest on record in Penang. It lasted only 20947 words
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Article153 1937-02-15 9 A Mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.I.L. service will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Kenya. Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia. Nyasaland, South Africa. Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imprial Airways will153 words
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Article63 1937-02-15 9 —Reuter. To Enter Dry Dock At Portsmouth H.M.S. Malaya, which was in collision with a Dutch vessel, has returned to Portsmouth and will be dry-docked for repair. The Malaya’s bilges on the port side were buckeld in collision and slight damage was done to the platings above. A—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article556 1937-02-15 9 KAMIS AND YADI STILL DOUBLES CHAMPIONS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14. Rain prevented the completion of the AH-Miilaya Malays’ lawn tennis tournament held in Kuala Lumpur under the auspices of the Sultan Suleiman Club at Kampong Bharu. Only three events were decided, and556 words
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Article144 1937-02-15 9 N.S.W. 231: M.C.C. 24 For 2 Sydney, Feb. 13. New South Wales who had 40 for 4 at lunch and 170 for 6 at the tea interval, were all out for 231, against the M.C.C. tourists today. The M.C.C. had 24 for 2 wickets at the144 words
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Advertisement151 1937-02-15 9 Tired? -not at all! *1 have found Sanatogen really marvellous. Under the trying conditions one has to live in this country, Sanatogen is a boon to those who are run-down,” writes Mr. F.D 8.H., Motihari, Br. India Weakneoo, lietieiiniM and fatigue will eoon disappear after a short course of Sanatogen.151 words
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Article, Illustration1518 1937-02-15 10 Lower Tariffs For Cheaper Rubber THE OUTLOOK FOR RESTRICTION (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Feb. 4. It will be impossible to envisage the shortterm outlook for rubber until the early settlement of the strike now paralysing <he General Motors section of the American automobile-manufacturing1,518 words
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Article39 1937-02-15 10 First Dividend On Ordinary «From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 13. The Singapore Traction Co. propose a dividend of five per cent, on the ordinary shares, less tax. This is the first distribution on the ordinary aipital.39 words
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Article97 1937-02-15 10 During the week ending Jan. 30. 1937. exports from Malayan ports amounted to 27,948 cases, of w’hich: 20.159 (72 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom 1,248 (5 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1,500 (5 per cent.) cases to Canada, ard 5.04197 words
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Article64 1937-02-15 10 Outputs for the month of January, 1937: Alor Pongsu 92.729 lb., De dong 64,471 lb., Temerloh 25.532 lb. Ptittani Tin Ltd: —Dredging—Output 1,155 piculs. Yardage treated 223,000 cubic yards. Hours worker 634 hours. Hydraulicing 103 piculs. Kamra Tin Dredging Ltd: —Dredgi' g—Output 453 piculs. Yardage treated 101,590 cubic64 words
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Article27 1937-02-15 10 Output of Recong Tin Dredging Co. for the month of January 1937 w’as as follows:—No. 2 Dredge 797.58 picus No. 3 Dredge 346.73 piculs.27 words
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Article424 1937-02-15 10 Waning Support For Indian Agitation VICEROY'S ATTITUDE APPROVED Bombay. The Indian Currency League’s campaign for the devaluation of the rupee is not receiving support in the country. Although a few prominent Congress members in the Legislative Assembly are supporting the Currency League’s campaign. the majority opinion424 words
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Article100 1937-02-15 10 U.S. JAPANESE TEXTILES JOINT COMMITTEES FORMED Osaka. A proposal to establish a standing council for the purpose of adjusting cotton trade relations between Japan and America was made at a recent conference in Osaka by a Japanese. —Reuter. Following the recent agreement on the export of cotton textiles from Japan100 words
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Article60 1937-02-15 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 13. The Financial Times Amsterdam correspondent says that in a debate on the N.E.I. budget. Dr. Colijn stressed that the present price of rubber was not likely to be maintained in view" of the accumulation of large stocks in certain countries. The60 words
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Advertisement371 1937-02-15 10 NEVER A DAY WITHOUT HEARTBURN His Wife Gave Him Chardox Relief from the First Dose When indigestion plagues you—when heartburn is making you feel sick, through and through—here’s a new thing to do Just swallow two or three Chardox tablet? Chardox is a newly-discovered substance which brings relief with a371 words
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Article, Illustration161 1937-02-15 11 THE SEA CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM LASHED by heavy seas the Belgian trawler Vierge Marie is seen lying wrecked on the Lamorna Rocks, near Penzance. Four members of the crew were drowned but the captain and mate leaped overboard and struggled ashore. They were assisted up161 words
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Advertisement94 1937-02-15 11 Get Your Sales Message Home In all parts of the world the foundation of every successful advertising campaign of any size —is newspaper advertising. Heads of big business everywhere constantly pay tribute to press advertising and its power to create and maintain demand for their products. Millions of pounds spent94 words
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408 1937-02-15 12 SUN SUSPECT Four hundred amateur wireless enthusiasts, in all parts of the Empire, are w’ondering if the large number of spots now spread over the sun wall seriously interfere with the annual Empire-wide competition, organised by the Radio Society of Great Britain. Like the British Broadcasting408 words
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1116 1937-02-15 12 Minister’s Claim Of Big Benefit To Industry GREAT ADVANCE IN SAFETY AT SEA Feb. 2. Tuesday. THE House of Commons decided last night, by 161 votes to 80, to extend to the end of this year the £2,000.000 annual subsidy for British tramp shipping granted1,116 words
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Article294 1937-02-15 12 S.S. “HOSANG” from japan China via Singapore sails same day for Calcutta direct. M.V. ‘‘TABINTA” from Java ports via Singapore sails same day for Boston, New York and Baltimore via Cape of Good Hope. S.S. “HAGUE MARU” from Japan via Singapore. Sails same day for Colombo, Bombay,294 words
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Article757 1937-02-15 12 HULL MAY BE BLOWN UP FOR SCRAP Salvage operations in the former Cunarliner Lusitania, which was torpedoed an sunk by a German submarine in 1915 with a loss of 1,198 lives, are expected to begin next April. It is planned to break the ship up unde»757 words
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Miscellaneous1109 1937-02-15 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. lengths: D D TRANSMISSION 2 ■6.20 p.m. —Big Ben. The 8.8. C. Jfence Orchestra,*directed by Henry Hall. GSH 21 Mc/ a (13.97 m.) 0.50—T Was There’: British Columbia at Gaa 1779 the Opening of1,109 words
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Miscellaneous144 1937-02-15 12 SINGAPORE—ZHI (WAVELENGTH 225 m.) TODAY 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Speech and recorded music. TOMORROW Wavelength 225 m 7 p m. to 8 p.m —Speech and recorded music. HOLLAND Station P.H.I. Wavelengths 1©.71 m., 16.88 m. or 31.28 m. TODAY 7.50 p m.—Opening acnouncement. 8.00 —Pilxno recital. 8.20 —Sports commentaries by144 words
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Advertisement358 1937-02-15 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vwae*. LONDON AND NORTH CXJNTINKNT Leave Doe fin conjunction with Glen A Shire Tine) Penang London a AENEAS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam Glasgow. Feb. 19 Mar. 20 GLENGARRY L’don, R’dam, H’burg, A'werp M’borough Feb. 26 Mar. 29 C. AGAMEMNON Mars., L’don, R’dam,358 words
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Advertisement278 1937-02-15 13 a 114 HO 1 uur wita» TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. FROM Marseilles New York PENANG Arrive Arrive Mar. 9 PRES. WILSON Apr. 10 13 PRES. HAYES Apr. 9 22 25 PRES. MONROE 21 May 4 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on our278 words
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Advertisement722 1937-02-15 13 P&O BRITISH n< INDIA PORT SWETTENHAM, AND SINGAPORE S 3. "ROHNA" SAILING 1 P.M. THURSDAY, 18th FEBRUARY Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., unact .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port 2° vernraent Malacca and gineapore Servlr. London and Far East Mall Service. g/g “MATA HART’ Feb. 19 Outwards from London for China <4722 words
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Miscellaneous828 1937-02-15 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES M on DJN, DJQ, and in Dutch on DJA. vllWwlvl DJB. 9.3s—Today in Germany. Sound picStation in Batavia broadcast, on the fol- tures 9 -50-Dance music. 11.05-Sports > Sowing wavelengths: review 11.20 p.m. Close down. 10.50 a.m.—1.50 p.m YDA 6,040 Acs (49.67 m.) and YDB 11,860 kcjs. TOMORROW828 words
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Miscellaneous315 1937-02-15 13 9.20 p.m. Talk on events in France. 9.30 p.m Talk on events by M. Charles Oulmont 9.40 p.m. Social epics by M. Rives. 950 p.m. A Matter of Conscience. A Play by Paul Bourget. 11.20 p.m. Rates of exchange and French stock (Rentes). 11.25 p.m. Close down Wavelength 25.24 m.,315 words
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Miscellaneous142 1937-02-15 13 change Market Report. 6.ss—Concerto in F Major (George Gershwi* played by Paul Whiteman’s Concert Orchestra. 7.20 a.m.--Time signal, weather report and announcement*. 7.23 p.m.—Relay from Cainese theatre. TOMORROW 11.50 a.m European” programme. Orchestral music. 12.20 p.m. Time Signal and weather report. 12.23 p.m. Variety. 12.45 p.m News bulletin. 1 p.m.142 words
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Article556 1937-02-15 14 WOLVES TROUNCE EVERTON Following are results of matches played in the English and Scottish .soccer leagues: English LEAGUE—DIV. I Charlton 1, Manchester C. 1. Chelsea 0, Preston 0 I Derby 3, Bolton 0. Grimsby 2, West Bromwich 3. I>eeds 0. Birmingham 2. 1J verpool 0, Middlesbro 2. Manchester556 words
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Article1446 1937-02-15 14 SINGAPORE RACE MEETING EULL PROGRAMME lOR FIRST DAY P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Notts C. 29 15 6 8 46 42 38 Watford 28 14 7 8 58 36 36 Brighton 28 16 8 4 47 28 36 Luton 27 16 8 3 611,446 words
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Advertisement194 1937-02-15 14 ’linang gazette Sunday gazette $2 5 0 in PRIZES 5 Winners Only Singapore February I’/feettng I„ the event of a tie. the pHzes wiU be divided, winners only to count. The Editor’s decision is final binding. strips rnav be submitted up to neon on the day of the races, February194 words
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Miscellaneous132 1937-02-15 14 Monday, 15th February, 1937. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD (Incorporated in the S.S.) GATE.'ADMISSION 10 CENT SI nvrv THE GRAND NOORAN OPERA_”Martam X? TU Ho Keow”. RCtUr Merry Women 15 &49 cents. Including Gate Admission. Fainous Whirlwind Skaters will appear in their Sensational roller skating Acts A Show above the Ordinary. The132 words
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Article190 1937-02-15 15 MALAYA NOT PLAYING The Malayan Polo Association last year -e< eived a verbal invitation from an American passing through the country to send a team of players to Manila to take part in international contests. Owing to expense, however, and the difficulty of arranging holidays and190 words
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Article141 1937-02-15 15 Mr. E. C. G. Barrett Elected President I From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping Feb. 13. < The annual meeting of the Taiping and District Football League was held tonight when Mr. E. C. G. Barrett, chairman oi the Larut and Matang Sanitary Board, was cieciru prratdeat for141 words
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80 1937-02-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 13. -r. the Y.W.C.A. Triangular Hockey Tournament played on the Y.M.C.A. ground today, the Ipoh Association defected the Kuabi Lumpur Association by a so? ’.ary goal scored in the second half by Miss J. Laßrooy. SWALLOWS WIN The Swallows80 words
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Article115 1937-02-15 15 A team from H.M.S. "Stork” were bee’en at hockey by the Sepoy Lines Recreation Club on Saturday on the club gn and. Only ten sailors turned up and a p ibstitute was provided by the club. A poor game was seen and the home tet115 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-02-15 15 F. J. Perry with his wife in America where he is playing professional tennis matches against Ellsworth Vines.23 words
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Article151 1937-02-15 15 Cheng Hock's XI Beat Keng Hock's XI The Chinese Recreation Club opened their cricket season on Saturday when Lim Cheng Hock’s XI. defeated Lim Keng Hock’s XI by 78 runs in an innings match on the Victoria Green. Batting first, Cheng Hock’s XI piled up a151 words
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Article160 1937-02-15 15 Ties For Today The followicg ties in the Penang Sports Club lawn tennis tournament have been arranged for today:— Ladies Doubles:—4 Miss S. Nixon Miss F. Nixon vs —15.3 Mrs. Douglas 4Miss Whittington. H’Cap. Singles: 5 J. A. P. Cameron vs —3O J. Macintosh. TOMORROW H’Cap.160 words
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88 1937-02-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 13. Brilliant combination and a solid defence were features of the all-Malayar. Colts’ team which met and defeated Mr. Jumeaux’s XI —a side consisting of most of the State players —by the wide margin of five goals88 words
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Article728 1937-02-15 15 Narrow Victory Over Ireland London, Feb. 13. England beat Ireland by 9 points to 8 at Twickenham today in an international rugby match, thus avenging her defeat last year. It was one of the best games for years. Ireland, although beaten repeatedly in the set scrums,728 words
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Article113 1937-02-15 15 —Reuter. Rugby Union Results London, Feb. 13. Following are results of principal Rugby Union matches played today:— ISedford 11, Bath 0. Cardiff 14. Gloucester 0. Coventry 7, Northampton 6. Headingley 24, Bradford 3. Leicester 0, Newport 22. Ixmdon Scottish 5, Birkenhead P. 9. Manchester 35. Liverpool—Reuter. - 113 words
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Advertisement89 1937-02-15 15 Me (i BAHTS >. GLENLIVET The premier locality for the production of HIGHLAND tf PURE MALT Pot-Still Whisky. Here is the test we would advise you to put our WHISKY k/ to:— Take a nip neat of GRANTS LIQUEUR WHISKY, f/ then a nip of water, follow with a nip89 words
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Article1148 1937-02-15 16 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. A BS j 1 if RUBBER (Dollar). I Allenby Rubber Ce. 2 07% 215 Alar Gajab Rubber Estate 1 62% 170 J Amalgamated Malay Estates 215 I 225 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 1 72%| 190 Ayer Moiek Rubber Co. 145 j 155 ex. Ayer Pana» Rubber1,148 words
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Article275 1937-02-15 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’fl snare List today:— RUBBER: Bayer* SeUen Allenby 2.07% 2.15 Alor Gajah 1«2% 1.70 Ayer Hitam 1.72% 1-00 Ayer Molek 1.45 1-55 ex Ayer Panas 2-10 2.25 Bassett 92 1-00 Benta 1.50 1.60 ex Broga 1 23 1 30275 words
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Article129 1937-02-15 16 uondon on Previously Latest Paris 105 964 105 9|64 New York 4.89A Montreal 4.891 4.895 Brussels 29.03 1 29.02?, Geneva 21.455 21.455 Amsterdam 8.991 8.985 Milan 923$ 92j$ Berlin 12.17 J 12.16$ Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Prague 140£ 140 ft129 words
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Article246 1937-02-15 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyer» Seilers Batu Selongor l|so 1)55 Hong Fatt 1-50 1.55 Jelebu 1.27 J 1.30 Kuchai l|7o 1)75 Lukut 1)35 1140 North Taiping 90 95 Puteh 75 80 Rahman Hyd. 1.35 1.40 Raub Gold 7)15 7j3oc Rantau Ordy. I|<7% 1|52% Rantau Pref. 1)50 1|55 Sungei Luas 2.27%246 words
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Article121 1937-02-15 16 TIN:— SATURDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £228.10.0 No market London—(3 months) £229.10.0 No market Singapore 3113.62% >113.75 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.-(Surdried) B 4o B so BLACK PEPPER >ll.OO >ll.OO RUBBER London 1° s|Bd 10 s|Bc(G) New York 217J16c(G) holiday Singapore- Spot No 36 20 March. No 36 3121 words
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Article272 1937-02-15 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.12% 2.20 Bassetts *92% .95 Batu Lintangs 1.55 1.60 Bedfords 1.40 I.4scum Bentas 1.50 1.55 Brogas 1*25 1 27% Indragiris 1.77$ 1.87$ Jerams 1.32$ 1.40 Lunas 2.40 2.50 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .27$ M. Pindas 1.87% 1.95 Mentakabs .52% .55 N. Scudais272 words
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Article118 1937-02-15 16 London, Feb. 13. RUBBER: Firmer. Spot 10$$ buyers 10% sellers. April)June 10$$ buyers 10% sellers. July)Sept. 10% buyers 10$$ sellers. Oct.jDec. 10ft buyers 10g sellers. New York: Closed. ’lnited Kingdom Stocks London 27,856 tons Liverpool 40,699 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. £21.2.6. PEPPER White Muntok in bond118 words
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Article96 1937-02-15 16 During the week ending Feb. 6, 1937, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 100,798 cases, of which: 92,902 (92 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom, 4,631 (5 per cent) cases to the Continent of Europe, 1,050 (1 per cent) cases to Canada, and 2,21596 words
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Article164 1937-02-15 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 49 51 A. Wengs 1-70 1.80 B. Selangors 1.50 1.55 Hong Fatts 1-50 1.54 Jelebu 1.27$ 1.32$ Johan 27 30 Katus 23 9 24 3 K. Kampars 16 9 17|3c.d. K. Lanjuts 24 9 256 Laruts 15 9 16 3 Lukuts164 words
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Advertisement128 1937-02-15 16 BANKS. Experience Teaches One To Save. But How Many Have Found A Way To Put By Their Spare Dollars OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. otfer you facilities of their SAVINGS DEPARTMENT For Systematic Saving. BEGIN YOUR SAVINGS NOW For Rules and Regulations Apply MANAGER, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd., No 28 A128 words
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Advertisement529 1937-02-15 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD (Incorporated in England> Capital Authorised £3,OOO,OQPL Capital Subscribed tl 8OO,u»AReserve Fund and Rest £1.247.880 Capital Paid Up BOARD OF DIBECFORB. Rigbt Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. ChafrmMM% Sir Charles Alexander Innes. K. C. S 1 C.l Wit. dir Thomai Smith, Kt, J.M. Ryrie, Esq.,529 words
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