Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 February 1937
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Title Section20 1937-02-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 48. Vol. XCV. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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821 1937-02-27 1 —Reuter. Bradman Clean Bowled By Fames BADCOCK IN FORM Melbourne, Feb. 27. The weather was sunny and cool this morning and there was a slight breeze when the fifth and final Test Match was resumed. When play began it is estimated—Reuter. - 821 words
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Article67 1937-02-27 1 Reuter. PUMPS UNABLE TO COPE WITH WATER ALL PASSENGERS DISEMBARKED Perpignan, Feb. 26. The Union Castle liner, Llandovery Castle, which was seriously damaged by a mine yesterday, early this morning sent up green rockets for assistance as the pumps are no longer sufficient to deal with theReuter. - 67 words
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Article348 1937-02-27 1 Fifth Conference In Ipoh (From Oui Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 27. A representative gathering of Tamils from all paits of Malaya is expected to be present at the Ipoh Town Hall this evening at the fifth All Malaya Tamil Refor Conference which will be opened by348 words
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Article41 1937-02-27 1 Commission's Recommendation (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 25. it is understood the Mui Tsai report which is being issued in London and Singapore on March 1, will recommend the early abolition of the system.—Pinang Gazette Copyright.41 words
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Article132 1937-02-27 1 —Reuter. FRENCH FINANCIAL POLICY Paris, Feb. 26. “We agree there is reason to introduce measures of caution in our programme,” declared M. Blum, the Premier, in the Chamber tonight, replying to a solemn warning by M. Flandin that a serious financial situation lay ahead. M. Blum—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article166 1937-02-27 1 —Reuter. PROTECTION OF THE PHILIPPINES Washington, Feb. 26. President Roosevelt discussed the future of the Philippines yesteiday with the Governor, Senor Quezon, who is here with Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur, building up the Philippines defences Agahist the day nine years hence when the commonwealth attains complete—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article41 1937-02-27 1 —Reuter. Trade Union Threat New York, Feb. 26. Mr. Homer Martin stated today that the Automobile Workers’ Union would begin immediately an organisational campaign among the workers of the Ford Motor Plant at Edgewater, New Jersey.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article40 1937-02-27 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. 26. All drawing unemployment pay for the week ending May 8 and the succeeding week will be given half a crown as Coronation bonus and one shilling for each dependent child. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article29 1937-02-27 1 On Page Two of this issue is published the famous White Paper on Defence. It was received from London by air mail this week.29 words
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Article180 1937-02-27 1 —British Radio. REDUCED TARIFF FOR PIECEGOODS London, Feb. 27. A commercial agreement with Cuba has just been signed at Havana and enters into force immediately. It provides that United Kingdom gcods shall be treated in Cuba not less favourably than those of any country—apart from special—British Radio. - 180 words
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Article67 1937-02-27 1 .—Reuter. Government Crisis lit Spain OPPOSITION TO HOME POLICY Valencia, Feb. 27. Senor Caballero has published a longf document virtually threatening to resign if he continues to meet with opposition in th*> matter of home policy. The resignation of Senor Cabellero, v/ho enjoys the confidence of.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article51 1937-02-27 1 Reuter. Defended Hauptmann In Sensational Trial New York, Feb. 26. A petition that Edward Reilly, who defended Hauptmann, be declared insane was granted today by the New York Supremo Court. A doctor said the worry of the Hauptmann case, coupled with domestic troubte was responsible for theReuter. - 51 words
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Advertisement16 1937-02-27 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Article, Illustration3848 1937-02-27 2 Text Of White Paper (Below is published in full the famous White Paper on Defence, received bp yestei day's air mail). IN the statement made in the House of Commons on Feb. 11, the Chancellor of the Exchequer explained that, while defence expenditure3,848 words
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Advertisement574 1937-02-27 2 Head Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1473 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Trues Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 I’hone Central 3608—3609 Tel: leadinalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang574 words
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792 1937-02-27 3 No Question Of Change, Says Lord Plymouth GREAT BRITAIN’S OBJECTIONS London, Feb. 19. THE weakness of Germany’s claim both on economic and for reasons of prestige, for the return of her former colonies was fully exposed during a debate in the792 words
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Article139 1937-02-27 3 Farnsworth Sentenced To From 4 to 12 Years Washington, Feb. 26. Ex-Lieut.-Commander Farnsworth has been sentenced to from 4 years' to 12 years’ imprisonment. The court declined to allow him to change his plea to one of "not guilty.”—Reuter. On Feb. 15 Farnsworth appeared before the139 words
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Article324 1937-02-27 3 Even Bicycles May Have To Pay ARMS AND THE MAN IN THE STREET (Bi/ Air Mail) London, Feb. 19. Mr. Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is busy. He is preparing for an increase in taxation because of the arms plan. He is making a324 words
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Article220 1937-02-27 3 Reuter. Passenger's Story Of Explosion Port Vendre, Feb. 26. The Llandovery Castle was towed into the outer harbour where it is resting in the mud. still making water. The passengers and the crew dismbarked by tenders. Passengers are proceeding to Marseilles where they will continue theReuter. - 220 words
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Article113 1937-02-27 3 Sentence of one month's rigorous imprisonment in addition to six months' police supervision was passed on Leong Ah Heng by Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday on a charge of theft of a bicycle valued $5 in Tamil Street Penang, last week. The accused113 words
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Article74 1937-02-27 3 —Reuter. 61 FORCED OUT OF STEEL WORKS Waukegan (Illinois), Feb. 26. In the early morning a gas attack forced 61 sit-down strikers to leave the Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation factory which they have been occupying since Feb 17. The gas was shot through windows by a—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article140 1937-02-27 3 I.—Reuter. Shanghai. Feb. 26. The French authorities announced that the airmen Denis and Libert, who were attempting a Paris-Tokio flight within 100 hours, crashed at Thakhet in the Laos Province in French Indo-China. One of them was injured.—Reuter. Hong Kong, Feb. 26. Following reports that the FrenchI.—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article211 1937-02-27 3 —Reuter. TOTAL TO BE RAISED TO 50 London, Feb. 26. From reports believed to be credible, the Soviet are intensively building submarines which they are actually adding to their fleet at the rate of one per month. At present it is believed that there are 40—Reuter. - 211 words
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Article39 1937-02-27 3 Reuter. London, Feb. 26. The death has occurred in Dublin of Reverend Alfred Sills the ex-missionary at Kienning who strenuously endeavoured tx> rescue the missionaries Miss Eleanor Harrison and Miss Edith Nettleton in 1930.Reuter. - 39 words
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Article41 1937-02-27 3 —Reuter. Soviet Will Not Take Part In Sea Control London, Feb. 26. The Soviet fleet will not participate in the sea control scheme for the Spanish coast. This decision was reached at this» morning’s meeting of the Non-intervention Sub-committee. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement174 1937-02-27 3 To give you tireless energy WEET-BIX EVERY DAY Do you desire your diet to be perfect in energizing elements, full of vitality value? Then begin, today, to include delicious WEET-BIX in your dietary. WEETBIX is nature’s own health food, rich m those vitamins and mineral elements so necessary in tropical174 words
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Article684 1937-02-27 4 RACIALISM AND WAR One of the few speakers to hold an audience enthralled for any length of time turned a seemingly dry subject “Racialism and War” into a humorous, gripping, informative, two-hour talk at the Singapore Y.M.C.A. hall. Mr. Herbert S. Salmon, American student of684 words
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Article887 1937-02-27 4 SOUTH CHINA CHESS CHAMPION The Chinese chess champion of South China, Mr. Chow Teh Yoo, who recently won the championship for the seven Yangtze provinces, arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, by the P. and O. liner Corfu from China. He will contest several friendly chess matches in887 words
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Article117 1937-02-27 4 SINGAPORE IMPORTS BLACK PANTHER (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 27. A black panther has been imported b-'-to Singapore from the Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, by the Ponggol Zoo. From Sydney have also come numbers of black swan, waga waga pigeons, two mountain goats acd several geese117 words
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110 1937-02-27 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Feb. 24. Work in the Taiping Post Office is being conducted behind closed iron expanding doors. Why this precaution is necessary is not explained, but it was revealed that the present arrangements are due to decree from the head110 words
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Article45 1937-02-27 4 RED, WHITE BLUE DESTROYERS When the destroyers Fame, Fearless, and Foresight left Plymouth for the Mediterranean their fore gun-turrets had been painted red, white, and blue. This was to aid identification from the air and avoid any incidents in connection with the Spa« ish war.45 words
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Article91 1937-02-27 4 Japanese Woman Fined (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala. Lumpur, Feb. 24. For failing to report to the police within 48 hours of her return to Kuala Lumpur, a Japanese woman was fired $lO by Che Osman in the third magistrate’s court today. Mr. D. W.91 words
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Article143 1937-02-27 4 CEREMONIES TOMORROW (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Feb. 27. Invitations have been issued by the Hon Che Mohamed Sheriff and Mrs. Sheriff, of Alor Star, for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Minch. to Che Abu Bakar acting assistant Officer, Jitra, tomorrow at their residence,143 words
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Article80 1937-02-27 4 Chinese Pleads “High Fever” (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 24. Explaining that he hod high fever and did not know what he was doing, a Chinese earned Chong. Moi, pleaded guilty when charged before Mr. C. H. Dake-s in the Kuala Lumpur police court80 words
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Article71 1937-02-27 4 Magistrate Threatens Heavier Fines (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 24. A warning that he would increase th< fines on cyclists who would be found guilty of traffic was made by Mr. C. H. Dakers i, the Kuala Lumpur police couri today when over 3071 words
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Advertisement89 1937-02-27 4 A HOTEL IN BANGKOK? WHY NOT RAJDHAN i Managed by the Royal State Railways at the Bangkok Terminus. Every room has a bath room attached, hot and cold running water. Single room Baht 6.00 per day. Double room Baht 11.00 per day. For reservation or further particulars, please apply to89 words
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Article530 1937-02-27 5 Franco Makes New Advance Avila, Feb. 18. MARKING a new phase in the great battle for Madrid, General Franco’s roops have opened a drive towards El Escorial, 25 mi'es to the north-east. Simul••wcously, the Reds claim to have launched b’g offensive to the south-east in530 words
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Article128 1937-02-27 5 “More of a moral coward than a fraudulent schemer,” was Mr. Registrar Kean’s comment on a debtor in London Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Alfred Borys Conard, son of Joseph Conrad, the novelist, had applied for the discharge of a receiving order made in 1926. MOTOR-CAR DEALS128 words
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Article, Illustration20 1937-02-27 5 IV allace Ford at the premiere of O H. M-S He is a “tough guy” in the film.20 words
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Article184 1937-02-27 5 FIVE MEN ATTEMPT PUBLIC SUICIDE Tokio, Feb. 17. Simultaneous attempts to commit suicide by hari-kiri were made this morning by five male members of the "Let Us Die” League. The men chose for the scene of their suicide the square before the Imperial Palace,184 words
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Article1098 1937-02-27 5 Motion By Johore Bar Committee DESCRIBED as one of the cat’s paws of a certain person, a Singapore and Johore advocate and solicitor appeared before Mr. Justice Laville in the Johore High Court to answer a motion by the Johore Bar Committee calling upon him1,098 words
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468 1937-02-27 5 “5/y Critics Should Search 1 heir Own Consciences” LORD Brownlow, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, and a personal friend of the Duke of Windsor, who accompanied Mrs. Simpson to Cannes, made reference at a dinner in Lincoln last week to “public events of great difficulty, great468 words
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Article182 1937-02-27 5 "I Heard That Everybody Was Against Him" Mr. Lloyd George, who returned to London yesterday after two months’ holiday in the West Indies, last night reaffirmed his admiration for the Duke of Windsor. Asked what prompted- him to send his message from Jamaica to182 words
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Article182 1937-02-27 5 Rule Against Editor A luJe nisi for a writ of attachment for alleged contempt was granted by a King’s Bench Divisional Court, London, against Mr. Robert Lawson, editor, and Allied Press Ltd., publishers, of the 'Empire News.” The rule will be argued at a later182 words
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Article245 1937-02-27 5 STALIN SHARES THE HONOURS A mass meeting of delegates celebrated at the highly-decorated Grand Opej« House, Moscow, the centenary of the death of Russia’s greatest lyric poet, I Alexander Pushkin. They also paid their customary homage to M. Stalin who, surrounded by Ki» political general staff,245 words
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Advertisement138 1937-02-27 5 Stomach Upset by Acidity? Stomach disturbance such as digestive pains, gastritis, .vind, heartburn and feci ing of revolt, are invariably the result of “acid formation” which, as a rule, gets worse and worse and may ultimately lead to serious ulcers. By counteracting excess acid and preventing its formation, BISMAG (‘Bisurated’138 words
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2209 1937-02-27 6 Association’s Annual Meeting ‘’Speaking as assistant commissioner for Malaya, I congratulate scouters on the great improvement in first-class scouting” said Dr. L. R. Wheeler who presided at the annual meeting of the Penang Boy Scouts Local Association held yesterday evening at the headquarters in2,209 words
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Advertisement197 1937-02-27 6 HOW TO TREAT A STOMACH PAIN When your stomach is healthy and well you never think of its existence. But when it is out of sorts for any reason you knowall about it. Pain sets in—sometimes very severe, nagging pain. What are you to do You certainly must do something.197 words
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Miscellaneous207 1937-02-27 6 WFW’vT Till JX H >) t> Special Advance Announcement! w g A CAVE-MAN LOVER... You Don’t-Have To Wait Till Monday EM To See This M. G. M.S Supreme kj JX» r i?«/ tAe Jungle Thriller ni SPECIAL MIDNIGHT matinee Tonight at 12.30 r< "TARZAN TARZAN escape with the ori S207 words
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Miscellaneous158 1937-02-27 6 ALL SHOWS PACKED OUT SINCE OPENING Royal Under the Management of Keng Huat Film Co., 6.30 Tonight. Last Night 9.30 Another Super Attraction from TONG AH FILM CO.. Singapore. Here’s A Latest CANTONESE TALKIE To Make You Laugh As You Have Never Laughed Before! "Silvery Moon And Golden Stars" With158 words
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Miscellaneous89 1937-02-27 6 Last Night’s Record Crowds Simply Laughed Themselves Hoarse at this Super Comedy! Windsor 3 SHOWS TODAY TOMORROW 2.30 6.30 9.30 THE YEAR’S MOST RIOTOUS NEW CANTONESE TALKIE THAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Easily A Better Entertainment Than Any Shown Elsewhere. "MR. WONG OF CANTON" with a splendid comedy cast Yip89 words
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Miscellaneous99 1937-02-27 6 THE BIG WEEK-END SHOW THAT EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT MATINEES TODAY TOMORROW AT 2.45 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.30 UNITED ARTISTS’ MAGNIFICENT ALL-COLOUR MASTERPIECE! “The Garden Of Allah with MARLENE DIETRICH AND A CAST OF 2.500 SThe Exotic Dance by LILY LOSCH —Famous Ballet Dancer. E Thrilling Desert Raids by Arab Sheiks!99 words
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Article1850 1937-02-27 7 "Sound Policy To Build Up Reserves” CHAIRMAN’S SPEECH AT ANNUAL MEETING Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Kedah Planters’ Association held at the Sungei Patani Club on Feb. 16, Mr. F. Meyrick, the chairman, said that the question of levying a cess1,850 words
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Advertisement166 1937-02-27 7 |i| 1 “L I Why do “Single” Whiskies leave home? I H Single whiskies leave home to be married, of course,” said Johnnie Walker, and they also leave home to better themselves. For the whole point of blending is to make good whisky better. "The men who blend Johnnie Walker166 words
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Article690 1937-02-27 8 MALAYAN AGRICULTURE—THE OIL PALM IN an article on agriculture a‘ few days ago, lack of space prevented reference to the oil palm industry which has now become a crop of major importance in Malaya. The oil palm, a native of West Africa, was introduced into Malaya about 1875 but it690 words
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Article561 1937-02-27 8 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR (Church of England.) 3RD SUNDAY IN LENT 8.00 a.m. Matins and Litany. Psalm 119 Verses 73—104. Hymn 8 (Tune 3). 8.45 a.m. Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese). 6.00 p.m. Evensong. Psalm 119 Verses 105 4 —112. Chant 147. Cantate Domino Chant 55.561 words
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Article831 1937-02-27 8 The World of Sport—Australia in Winning Position-Dr. Hopkins Fit Again -Outstanding Athletes of 1936 Australia 342 for 3 at the close of the first day’s play— McCabe 112, and Bradman 165 not out. When an Australian friend heard this he at once ejaculated, “That’s the finish of831 words
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Advertisement149 1937-02-27 8 9 jDEINHARPSJ JT RHINE WINES C aidbeck’s lUuic MleAcdtatiid Sutoe !8 6 tuu- :i i>- R|gi__ WELL GROOMED MEN AT HOME. insist on Brylcreem, the original no gum hair dressing. Actually this most X popular of all hair dressings is much "H more than a mere fixative. Brylcreem contains valuable149 words
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Advertisement130 1937-02-27 8 JiltteH' The cook has not changed, nor has the recipe except that Maggi's Seasoning is now used in the kitchen. A few drops work wonders if added, just before serving. to an insipid dish, weak soup, stew, gravy or sauce., Maggi’s Seasoning is’utterly different from spicy table sauces or condiments.130 words
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271 1937-02-27 9 Restoration of Standard Wages Recommended (From Our Ownl Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. Cottages for labourers instead of coolie lines, the abandonxiient of “key” areas and all-round improvements are reported to be the points of the Hon. Mr. V.; S. Srinivasa Sastri’s report271 words
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Article258 1937-02-27 9 SEQUEL IN COURT A motor accident which occurred in the vicinity of the Penang aerodrome during the air pageant or. Sunday last, had a sequel in the Penang Police Court before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham, yesterday when the driver of the motor bus was charged with258 words
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Article146 1937-02-27 9 Wherever civilised people foregather, ”4711” Genuine Eau de Cologne is generally considered a welcome friend, yet although nearly everyone nowadays knows ‘‘47ll’’ and its importance in matters of daily hygiene and beauty culture, few are conversant with the origin of that familiar numeral. As a146 words
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Article294 1937-02-27 9 POLICE BADMINTON PARTY'S FAREWELL Mr. B. W. Allen, Chief Police Officer, Penang, will be leaving for home on long leave this evening by the P. O. Corfu. He will be succeeded here by Mr. E. E. H. Beck, chief police officer, Malacca, who wifi be294 words
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Article140 1937-02-27 9 DUTCH BROTHERS IN PENANG From Holland to Java in a small collapsible rubber canoe that is the ambitious 24,000-mile itinerary of two adventurous young Dutchmen who are now in Penang. They are brothers, and both are members of a canoe club in Haarlem.. Their140 words
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Article200 1937-02-27 9 Marlene's Glamour In "Garden Of Allah" “The Garden of Allah.” With Marlene Dietrich, Charles Boyer, Basil Rathbone, Tilly Losch, C. Aubrey Smith. Produced by David O Selznick. Showing at the Majestic. The new film version of Robert Hichens’ morality play, “The Garden of Allah,” with Marlene Dietrich200 words
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Article99 1937-02-27 9 The Malayan golf championship, 1937, will be held at the Singapore Golf Club, Bukit Timah, Singapore, during blaster March 26 —29 inclusive. The programme of events is to be found on the Penang Sports Club (golf section) notice board and entry forms may be obtained from the99 words
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738 1937-02-27 9 Exciting Hockey On Esplanade One of the best hockey matches seen on the Esplanade for a long time was witnessed yesterday, when the Penang Sports Club met the Navy combined (H.M.S. Cumberland and Falmouth) and drew with them each side scoring three goals.738 words
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Advertisement440 1937-02-27 9 HE WAS AS ROUND AS A BARREL Protruding Stomach Made Him Look Deformed Excess fat is unhealthy and unpleasant —for both men and women. It should be got rid of whenever it appears, whether early in life or late. This man. for all hi» three score years and ten, determined440 words
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Miscellaneous57 1937-02-27 9 8.8. C. EMPIRE SERVICE There will be no transmission on GSB (Trans. 5) from 11.00 p.m. until 1.00 a.m and on Trans. 6 from 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m. There will also be no ransmission ■tomo’row or. GSB (Trar~. 1) from S.OO am. until 10.00 a.m. and on GSF (Trans.57 words
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Article622 1937-02-27 10 Government Plans For 1938 BENEFIT FOR MANY COMPANIES Amsterdam, Feb. 8. The Netherlands Indian Government has laid a draft ordinance before the People's Council, providing for a drastic reduction in the fiscal export duty on estate rubber. It has tnus quickly acted cm the request622 words
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Article200 1937-02-27 10 Record Assets Of £159.000,000 The Sun Life Assurance Company of "Canadas 1936 statement shows an increase fe assets for the year of over £14,000,000. The total assets now exceed £169,000,000 the highest figure in the company’s history. The total assurances in force show an200 words
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Article, Illustration16 1937-02-27 10 LUNCH-TIME for these January lambs on a Sussex farm is also enjoyed by farmers’ children.16 words
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Article954 1937-02-27 10 Mr. Percy Chen Gives Views Of The Propects “I am of the opinion that the industrialisation of Kwangtung will open real opportunities for co-operation between Hong Kong and my native province. Business men of Hong Kong would be wise therefore to interest themselves in our problems of954 words
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352 1937-02-27 10 SUGGESTED EMBARGO ON EXPORTS OF SCRAP The extent of business in iron and steel is limited only by the ability of manufacturers to supply, for there seems no check to the requirements of consumers, who are pressing more insistently than ever for supplies of352 words
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Article163 1937-02-27 10 Much Larger In Past Consumption of rubber in the past year has been stimulated by the rearmament programmes being carried through by almost every country, says Messrs. George White. Yuille and Co., in its Rubber marreview lor 1936. They add, however, that improving conditions, combined with or perhaps163 words
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Advertisement157 1937-02-27 10 jgggg I r Ml Fuk “ROYAL BAKERY” cakes are made in so manjr varieties and so tastefully decorated, may be it is difficult sometimes to make your choice.. Our cakes are made from the purest ingredients and are equally popular for morning, afternoon or evening parties. ‘Royal Bakery* cakes* are157 words
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Advertisement59 1937-02-27 11 SUNDAY GAZETTE The First SUNDAY JMewspaper Published In JVl a l a V a 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 Fully59 words
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Article551 1937-02-27 12 British Youth Relates His Adventures A 17-year-old Ipswich youth, bronzed and hale, walked into the London Morning Post office in Tudor Street recently to recount his adventures as a cabin-boy in the Joseph Conrad, the last full-rigged ship to sail under the British flag, which551 words
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Article644 1937-02-27 12 S.S. MENELALS from Liverpool sails for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan. S.S. CORI*L from Yokohama via ports. Sails today for Colombo. Aden, Port Said, Malta, Marseilles, Gibraltar, Plymouth London. S.S. ROIINA from Singapore sails for Negapatam etc. M.\ “SILVERMAPLE” from Singa pore sails today for Rangoon Calcutta.644 words
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Article549 1937-02-27 12 RENOVATED P.S.N.c. UNER It was recently announced that th e fic Steam Navigation Co., were recom' missioning the steamer Oropesa to au-ment their services between England and the West Coast of South America via the West India Islands and the Panama CanaL This ship will be remembered549 words
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Miscellaneous1542 1937-02-27 12 1-RAD.OTOPICSj. PROGRAMMES. 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following wave- WF TRANSMISSION 2 lengths: I F TRANSMISSION 2 «.20 p.m.— Big Ben. The BBC North- v ers Orchestra. 7.os— ‘A Scottish Note- GSH «1.47 Mo/s (15. »7 m.) r 1 L> k A talk by John R.1,542 words
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Advertisement801 1937-02-27 13 P&O PORT SWETTENHAM, MALACCA SINGAPORE S/S "KAROA" SAILING SUNDAY. 28H» FEB. Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S “MATA HART’ Mar. 6due Penang 1937 SAILINGS801 words
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Miscellaneous1024 1937-02-27 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES DEHI |KI 8.50 News in French. Colonial market DCICU prices. Station Ztesen teoadcuU on the follow- Talk on events in France. ng frequencies:— 9 30 Talk on the elnema by M. Henri IMA 81 38m DJQ 19.0 m Jeanson. Reviews and periodicals by DIE 16 88m INB 191,024 words
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Miscellaneous27 1937-02-27 13 the Hong Kong Hotel. 11.05 London —Ireland vs. Scotland. Interval summary, and commentary on the second half of the Internationa) Rugby Union Football match. 11.55 Close down.27 words
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Article169 1937-02-27 14 RACE 1 VALKYRIE GLAMOUR RACE 2: i FLYING COLUMN CANUTE RACE 3: THE! CRETAN GIRL SCRIBBLE RACE 4 EL MIRADOR LAST CRUSADER RACE 5: CLEVER ALEC DON CARLOS RACE 6: SNUFF BOX DEVON KING RACE 7: WICKLOW BAY SINGING BIRD RACE 8: ORMOLU EASTERN KNIGHT RRACE 9:169 words
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Article313 1937-02-27 14 Bookmaking Clause Passed OFFICE-BEARERS FOR YEAR (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuale Lumpur, Fell 26. A step towards eradicating bookmaking was made by the Selangor Turf Club at its annual general meeting today, by the addition of a new clause to Rule 27 which reads: “Any member of313 words
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Article924 1937-02-27 14 Acceptances For Today The following is the full programme for today’s races at Singapore, the concluding day of the Spring Meeting, RACE.—I.—PONIES—CIass 2—Division 2—6 Furlongs. 0 SPOT WHITE 9.00 Mr. O Shaik Mohamedßedfearn '4 0 2 GLAMOUR 8.13 Mr. H.S. Kirwan -0 0 SMOKY 8.10 “Mr. B.924 words
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Advertisement78 1937-02-27 14 Runnymede Hotel 'PHONE 543. PENANG. TONIGHT DINNER DANCE Extension 1 a.m. SUNDAY Orchestral Concert PROGRAMME. 1. Waltz “THE ROSE OF STAMBOUL" L. Fall 2. Selection “TIEFLAND” D’Albert 3. Serenade “LES MILLIONS D’ARLEQUIN” R. Drigo 4. Selection “A. B. C.” K. Komzak INTERVAL 5. Selection "MADAME BUTTERFLY” v G. Puccini 6.78 words
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Advertisement206 1937-02-27 14 Xl When a MAN k te^s y° u l iat S years s nee he had h* s l ast <tental trouble, J// that his dentist recom- mended a good tooth powder and that he has J used Calvert sever since, < \y al as a resu lt he has,206 words
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Miscellaneous138 1937-02-27 14 IRENE WEST presents QUEENIE DAVID KAILI The Celebrated Stage, Radio Record Artistes IN A Big Time Vaudeville Revue AT A SPECIAL TEA DANCE TODAY 4.30 P. M. 7.30 P.M. 20 COUPONS FOR §2 TONIGHT MISS WEMBLEY NIGHT NON STOP DANCE The "Serenaders** "Marcial’s Rhythm Boys 9 P.M. IA.M. coupons 4138 words
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1077 1937-02-27 15 Prospects For Match Against Scotland London, Feb. 18. NOW that the smoke of battle has blown away we can see the match between England and Ireland in aomewhat better perspective. It was a grand match, and Ireland were unlucky to lose. There, I think,1,077 words
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Article, Illustration704 1937-02-27 15 DUTCHMAN STANDS' UP TO SIX HECTIC ROUND S London. Feb. 16. JACK DOYLE, the spectacular fighting Irishman, was forced to stay in a ring longer than ever previously when beating Harry Staal. the Dutch champion, in the sixth of a ten rounds bout at the704 words
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Article235 1937-02-27 15 London Students Beat Birmingham London Universitj’ at home scored a decisive victory over Birmingham University, winning 21—6, taking the foil 7 —2 epee S —l. and sabre 6—3 last week. Ir the foil Hendtlass was unbeaten for London. In epee bath Cressall a* d Asquith won all, and in235 words
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Article86 1937-02-27 15 Lower Perak G.C. Beat Datoh G. C. The scores in the golf match between the Lower Perak Golf Club and Baga»i Datoh Golf Club, which ended in a victory for the former by 4 pts. to 1, were as follows: LP.C. B.D.C. Davies A.H. Robertson Scoular Young 186 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-02-27 15 OFFHOME.—Benny Lynch (right), the fly-weight champion, leaving London for Glasgow. Small Montana (left), his recent opponent, turned up to give him cheery send off.26 words
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Article246 1937-02-27 15 Purchase Retires With Cut Eye Jack ’-Kid” Berg, former British lightweight champion, making his second appearance ii.i five days and this third since moving up into the welter-weight division, defeated Panther Purchase at West Ham Baths recently, the South African, retiring in the sixth round wity246 words
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Article117 1937-02-27 15 The King will continue to give a cup an»nually for an aeroplane contest known as the King's Cup Air Race. This was instituted by King George V. shortly after the war. Viscount Wakefield, who has for some years past given £l,OOO in prizes for th* King’s117 words
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Advertisement23 1937-02-27 15 MA M Ja?" CTlPTfliri ft Here are AWknl wf/ players, now for the <o*Bl ASHES CSRF wiRX u 2& \sxvX /W M.C.C V63*23 words
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Article353 1937-02-27 16 Strong London, Feb. 26. Yesterday Rise or Fa” EM. 5 W4-64 F—tfiwt. 4 px.. 1960-90 122% War Loan. Vfy p.c 102% Com. Un. Ass. (Unite) io% i Vfradential “A" 35*4 Moral Asace. (10a pd) 9% Gt. Western Ord. 59 -p Can. Pac. £s2s) 17% Chartered Sank (£5)353 words
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Article117 1937-02-27 16 Ijondon. Feb. 26. ETTBBER Steady. Spot 10? buyers sellers. April June 10 buyers 10;' sellers. July Sept. 10 s buyers 11 sellers. Oct. Dee. 10J buyers 11 sellers. New York: 21.95 cts. Vnited Kingdom Stocks London 26,270 tons Liverpool 38,618 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Feb.) £20.12.6d.117 words
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Article208 1937-02-27 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY CO.’S Share List today:— TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampat 5|3 s|7i Ayer Weng 1.721 1.771 Batu Selangor 1.671 1-70 Hong Fatt 1-60 1-65 Jelapang 31|0 31|6 Johan 29 321 Jelebu 1.271 1.321 ex Kpg. Lanjut 26;3 26[9 Kent 5|3 519208 words
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Article154 1937-02-27 16 xindon on Previously Latest Paris 105 7 64 105 5 32 New York 4.88;"j 4 88]g Montreal 4.88J3 4.882 Brussels 29.02 3. 29-02 J Geneva 21.43 X 21.431 Amsterdam 8.92* 8.92 g Milan 920 92* Berlin 12.151 12.151 Athens 5471 sellers 5471 sellers Bucharest 670 sellers 670 sellers154 words
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Article114 1937-02-27 16 TIN:» London —(Spot) London— (3 month») Singapore Business Done Penang Business Dons COPRA.— (Surxiried' BLACK PEPPER BUBBEK London New York Singapore Spot March. April/Jime July|SepL T.ArtOCA j Fair Seed Medtuia BACK Rangoon—Parboiled No. 3 White No. 1 White No. 2 White No 3 Local Rlee Parboiled No. 1114 words
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Article163 1937-02-27 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO TIN:— Bayers Sellers Batu Selangor 1-65 1.70 Hong Fatt 1.57 J 1.621 Jelebu 1.271 1.321 Klang River 2.10 2.20 Kuchai 1-75 .1.80 Lukut 1-35 1.371 Nawng Pet 871 921 North Taiping 1.021 1.071 Rahman Hyd. 1.45 1.50 Rantau Ordy. 1.571 1.60 Rantau Pref. 1.60 1.621 Sungei Luas163 words
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Article158 1937-02-27 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ajnpats 5|6 5{lOJ Hong Fatts E6O 1.65 Johans 28 32 Katus 24 0 24(6 K. Lanjuts 26’3 27|0 K. Kampars 17|0 17[6xd Kpg. Kamurtirg 10(3 10|9 Laruts 16(3 16|7S Lukuts .35 1.40 Nawng Pets 87i 928 Norths 3.00 1.05 Puchongs 26j9 27(9158 words
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Article55 1937-02-27 16 The Penang Municipal Band will perform on the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. today. Following is the programme:— 1 March—El Abanico. —Javaloyes. 2 Overture—Si J’etais Roi.—Adam. 3 Selection—H.M.S. Pinafore.—Sullivan 4 Medley altz—Ah Sweet Mystery Of Life .—Herbert. 5 Fox Trot—The King’s Navee. —Griffiths. 6 Selection—New Moon.—Romberg.55 words
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Advertisement138 1937-02-27 16 BAI NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BRANCHES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Ladies and In the Straits Settlements, f ndia. China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS s The138 words
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Advertisement550 1937-02-27 16 NKS. HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The Liability of members is limited to tt« extent and Ln manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Head Office-. —HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50.0n0 00r Issued and Fully paid up $20,009 (Xr Reserve Funds:—550 words
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Miscellaneous16 1937-02-27 16 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 7.55 p.m. TOMORROW 1.30 a.m. 8.05 a.m. 1.57 p.m. 8.25 p.m.16 words
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