Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 March 1937
1937-03-01
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-03-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 49. Vol. XCV. MONDAY. MARCH 1. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration324 1937-03-01 1 Fames Takes Six Wickets For 96 BARNETT SENT BACK Melbourne, March 1, THE weather was hot and sultry when the fifth and final Test match was resumed today. The wicket remained perfect. At the start there were 45,000 spectators. Australia soon concluded324 words
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Article281 1937-03-01 1 First Round Of 69 In Calcutta Medal NAVY TEAM BEATEN BY CLUB The Calcutta Medal competition was clayed at the week-end over the course of he Penang Sports Club, and resulted in a win for R. Craik, with rounds of 69 and 73. AH competitors played281 words
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Article93 1937-03-01 1 .—British Radio. London, Feb. 28. Polling in connection with the Oxford University by-eiection, caused by the resignation of Lord Hugh Cecil on his appointment as Provost of Eton, opened on Tuesday and concluded this evening. Voting is done by post and, unlike the procedure at general elections.—British Radio. - 93 words
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Article58 1937-03-01 1 .—Reuter. Nigeria Contributes £75,000 London, Feb. 28. Ihe Nigerian Government has contriT >uted £75,000 to the British Government Awards the cost of Imperial defence. The olonial Secretary replied expressing biost cordial appreciation of this generous lion” and said that this is further evi-•-cnce of Nigeria’s readiness to play.—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article91 1937-03-01 1 i. —Reuter. Proposed Air Service To Manila Manila, Feb. 27. Manila may shortly become the “Croydon of the Far East.” It is reliably learned that Imperial Airways has approached the Philippines Government with a view to extending its air service from Singapore to Hong Kongi. —Reuter. - 91 words
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Article68 1937-03-01 1 In Heart Of Siamese Peninsula (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 28. The East and West bound Imperial liners were today tested out by landing at the new aerodrome in Bandon in the heart of the Siamese peninsula, and 650 kilometres from Bangkok, where, between hills and river,68 words
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67 1937-03-01 1 .—British Radio. London, Feb. 27. Plans for a dental hospital and school at Manchester University, the cost of which amounting to £l'oo.ooo is to be provided by the Rochdale manufacturer Mr. Hamuel Turner, are being now prepared. The new hospital will include a children’s clinic,.—British Radio. - 67 words
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Article100 1937-03-01 1 To Be Towed To Marseilles London, Feb. 27. The Union Castle Line is sending its marine superintendent to Port Vendree with one of its engineering representative to arrange for the towing of the liner Llandovery Castle, which was mined off the Spanish coast, to Marseilles where she I100 words
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Article131 1937-03-01 1 Sequel To Death Of Two Indians Veerappan, the contractor of fireworks manufacture at the Waterfall Temple, Penang, against whom a warrant of arrest was issued on Saturday at the instance of the Penang Coroner, appeared before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court this morning,131 words
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Article84 1937-03-01 1 —Reuter Mr. Douglas' Announcement Los Angeles, Feb. 27. Sit-down strikers in Santa Monica, who were indicted on charges of felony and conspiracy, were released from gaol. Four hundred men were indicted altogether but the District Attorney says the prosecutions will be concentilited on the leaders. Mr.—Reuter . - 84 words
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Article389 1937-03-01 1 >rUKIJ ULUS Lint IU KEDAH XI. A brilliant 105 by J. Pinhey was the feature of the cricket match played at the Esplanade yesterday between the Penang Sports Club and a Kedah XI. The Kedah XI won with six wickets in hand but continued batting389 words
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Article67 1937-03-01 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, March 1. A long-term prisoner in the Taiping Prisons named Leong Choon alias Wong Keng was found dead in his cell this morning. The man who vzas a photographer by commission was put to work in the photographic department of67 words
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Article10 1937-03-01 1 .—REUTER. MELBOURNE. MAR. 1. ENGLAND »6 FOR TWO.-.—REUTER. - 10 words
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156 1937-03-01 1 Reuter. Suggestion In Japanese Lower House Tokio, Feb. 28. In the Lower House today, Mr. Hyogoro Hakurai suggested the conclusion of a nonaggression pact with the Netherlands and also that Japan should approach the Netherlands for permission to lease Dutch New Guinea. The Premier, Gen. S.Reuter. - 156 words
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Article151 1937-03-01 1 EMPRESS OF BRITAIN For the third time in her six annual world cruises, the Canadian Pacific liner,. Empress of Britain, sailed into the Penang Harbour this morning, and berthed alongside the Swettenham Pier, for the second time. It is recalled that owing to an adverse tide,151 words
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Article26 1937-03-01 1 (From Our Own Correspondent. Bangkok. Feb. 27. The German Legation was burgled ,ast night and the Minister lost clothing. cigarette case and a watch.26 words
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Advertisement13 1937-03-01 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, I PENANG. Telephone No. 772.13 words
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Advertisement83 1937-03-01 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR' TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda'.i Perak, 224. Beach St., Penang—Phone 96». CHOP SOON KIAT, 84, High St. K. Lumpur, lor Selangot Pt>one 3*>sB. Ek BE IE jEEB L «LcS Ek I J? ../7 Z 7 Keep them bright with a daily83 words
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Article, Illustration1571 1937-03-01 2 < Shortcomings Of Magistrates LIVELY ARGUMENT IN ASSEMBLY New Delhi, Feb. 18. SEVERAL non-official Bills were considered by the Assembly last week, and Sardar Sant Singh moved that his Bill further to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, be referred to1,571 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-03-01 214 words
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134 1937-03-01 2 The yearly outgoings of a man worth exactly f 1,000,000 wishing to retain that amount at death would be f 46,823 12s. 6d., said Sir Percy Thompson, the financial expert, at a luncheon recently. Income tax and payment of premiums against death duties134 words
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Advertisement408 1937-03-01 2 POSITION VACANT WANTED European qualified Accountant to manage practice during proprietor's absence on leave. Prospects of partnership. Reply to Box No. 95 Pmang Cazette, Penang. 605-26-2 1 2-3 FOR SALE f —I ■■■—■lMMli FOR SALE.—“ELECTROLUX" REFRIGERATORS. Available in several models. Non-Mechanical Noiseless Maintenance reduced to a minimum—easv terms to suit408 words
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Advertisement351 1937-03-01 2 ANOTHER SHIPMENT J JUST RECEIVED /JjWh REX 8893 JR* A ROSE MARIE and INDIAN LOVE CALL Sung by jy. j GRACIE FIELDS. BAWIUIWI (Seng words given Free with this record) Also JACK PAYNE HIS BAND Latest number PICK YOURSELF UP Rex 8931 NEVER GONNA DANCE (From Film “Swing Time") T.351 words
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Advertisement169 1937-03-01 2 I *1 JKi w I 't; /> Ji* >* •v&x /'Vz'x ir.r.x. >6 Help Kidneys Clew Oat PbisMws AtHs Your Kidneys have nine million tins tubes or filters which are endangered by cheap, irritating drugs or neglect. Unknown to vou, weak Kidneys may be the real cause I of your169 words
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4904 1937-03-01 3 64 Chief Obstacle Is Identification’ REPORT OF COMMISSION OF INQUIRY The long-awaited Report on Mui Tsai by the investigating Commission has just appeared. It runs into over 300 pages. It is divided into two parts; the Majority Report signed by Sir Wilfred4,904 words
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Advertisement62 1937-03-01 3 Qi Ilia HI JUST UNPACKED M Mil CORONATION Hfi] Hi I LARGE STOCKS OF ■B FLAGS, banners, pennants, shields. I*l 11 TRI-COLOUR CLOTH, MULTI-COLOUR CLOTH, U. STREAMERS, COTTON WOOL BUNTING, V\ IjpOr AU GUARANTEED 100% BRITISH Write For Full Particulars, Prices, Etc. r ramtfwsss mi' ■W QUALITY-VALUE SERVIGE MNW 162 words
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Advertisement258 1937-03-01 3 STOMACHS GAS GONE AFTER' ONE DOSE “Wind” Absorbed and Condensed Instantly When, as the result of indigestion, food is allowed to ferment in your stomach, the stomach becomes distended with “wind.” The result is one or more distressing symptoms—heartburn, flatulence, acid risings in the throat. It stands to reason that258 words
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621 1937-03-01 4 Coroner Directs Warrant For Arrest Of Contractor METHOD OF MANUFACTURE UNSAFE ‘‘lt appears that the fireworks were manufactured with insufficient attention to the safety of the men manufacturing 1 them, that the method r»f manufacture was unsatisfactory; and that the storage of completed fireworks at621 words
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Article87 1937-03-01 4 Chinese Gets Severe Sentence Sentence at nine months' rigorous imprisonment. in addition to six month’s police supervision, was passed on Cheong ■Keong, who pleaded guilty before Mr. H. A- Z.. Luckham in the Penang Police Court on Saturday to three charges of ol padlocks. There were about87 words
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242 1937-03-01 4 14 Foundries Now Idle (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. NEARLY 1,000 workers in Kuala Lumpur iron foundries were locked out by the managements this morning as a consequence of the strike of workers in the Weng Fatt Foundry. Fourteen foundries are242 words
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Article226 1937-03-01 4 ABOLITION URGED BY MR. SASTRI (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. A prominent member of the U.P.A.M. Council interviewed about Mr Sastri’s report to the Government of India on conditions of Indian labour in Malaya said, “The recommendations which Mr. Sastri is reported to226 words
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Article78 1937-03-01 4 Accident At Taiping Swimming Pool (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Feb. 27. Lieut J. P. G. E. Orme, of the Punjabi Regiment, was found drowned in the Taiping Swimming Pool. He left for a bathe at two o’clock and apparently fell, receiving head injuries. His car was found78 words
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Article248 1937-03-01 4 The wedding took place on Thursday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, Penang, of Dr. Robert Bruce Wallace, Medical Officer, Dublin Estate, Kedah, second son of the late Mr and Mrs. John Wallace, of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and Miss Phyllis Muriel Babington, fourth daughter of248 words
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Article339 1937-03-01 4 Mr. Parker's Questions In Commons (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 26. The full text of, and reply to, Mr. Parker’s recent questions in the House of Commons about unemployment in Selangor, which were made at the instigation of Mr. John Hands, M.C.H., Hon. Secre- tary339 words
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Article264 1937-03-01 4 New Cabinet Officers Elected The annual general meeting of the I enang Union Epworth League was held at 8 p.m. yesterday at the Manse,” Larut Road, when over 60 members and friends were present Rev. M. Dodsworth was in the chair: Reports from the various cabinet264 words
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Advertisement266 1937-03-01 4 Here is the z Essence I 0 I I essence I EMKi Kpl h A <*- «*1 K| vauxhall, KEa ro SU UJjtsTT yyHAT a blessing to have abundant energy—vto feel gloriously fit and full of vigour! H Mind and body alert to enjoy life to the full—- work seems266 words
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Article183 1937-03-01 5 GOVERNMENT TESTING THREE TYPES Three types of gas mask for babies and small children are being experimented with ay the Government, it was announced recently by Wing Commander Steele-Perkins, vho addressed the guests at a reception by he Mayor and Mayorc.' s of Wimbledon Aiderman J.183 words
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Article444 1937-03-01 5 Wil! Contested By Sister It was stated in the Probate Court re.ently that Mr. James Charles Cook. &5. -Vigmore-street, W., used to Sit and swear for hours Smoke in bed and burn the sheets. Go out in his pyjamas. Wear two pairs of trousers, six444 words
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Article, Illustration45 1937-03-01 5 “This is'the life," thought Sam, the Polar Bear at Whipsnade Zoor'whcn he took possession of a pair of step ladders which had been left against h>s enclosure. His fun teas cut short, however, when the keeper took steps to recover them.45 words
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840 1937-03-01 5 Royal Visit To East End ‘‘OUR WONDERFUL RECEPTION” London’s East End gave a remarkablyt warm welcome to the King and Queen recently when they drove to the new People’s Palace in Mile End Road—the first public function Their Majesties had attended together840 words
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Article245 1937-03-01 5 Sightseeing Tour With Duke Of Windsor Vienna. The Duke of Windsor took his sister, the Princess Royal, and her husband, the Earl of Harewood, to Vienna to do some sightseeing. His car was driven by the former chauffeur of Prince Starhemberg, leader of the now disbanned245 words
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Article235 1937-03-01 5 PACIFISTS "WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND" The Eishop of London, Dr. Winnington Ingram, preaching at the Chapel Royal, St. James’s, recently, said he received 50 abusive letters in the week following his speech on pacifism at the Church Assembly on Feb. 5. In his address at235 words
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Article83 1937-03-01 5 (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban. Feb. 26. The death took place at his residence in Limbok Road, Seremban, of Inche Abdul Latif bin Penghulu Abdullah, who was about 90 years of age. The funeral took place yesterday. The deceased’s mourners included his wife, several sons, daughters83 words
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Advertisement48 1937-03-01 5 HOE SENG MOTOR GARAGE 2021, Pier Road, Bagan Luar. IST CLASS 2ND CLASS 3RD CLASS CARS FOR HIRE DAY AND NIGHT TO ALL PARTS OF MALAYA SIAM GARAGE FOR HIRE. DEALERS IN PETROL, MOToR TYRES and MOTOR ACCESSORIES. r particulars please apply personally or PHONE NO. 75 BUTTERWORTH.48 words
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Advertisement105 1937-03-01 5 eatwhatm| YOU Everyone likes brea<i but make sure that it is pur* bread you are eating "ROYAL BAKERY" BREAD is made from the purest ingredients —c,nder European supervision— each leaf is wrapped and can be delivered to yo« fresh daily in time for breakfast. PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33 ■■n105 words
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Miscellaneous392 1937-03-01 6 THE GREATEST OF ALL M.G.M.'S "TARZAN" JUNGLE EPICS! WELCOMED BY RECORD CROWDS AT SATURDAY'S MIDNIGHT MATINEE! HEAR THE ENTHUSIASTIC OPINIONS OF ALL WHO HAVE SEEN IT! TODAYS BIG EVENT! (wL* JP/ 3 SHOWS AT 2-45 THE MIRACLE FILM OF 1937! M.G.M. PRODUCERS OF "TRADER HORN." "MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY" AND392 words
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Article703 1937-03-01 7 FAST AND CLEAN HOCKEY AT K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. The F. M. S. went one better than just year by beating the Colony by four goals to two at hockey in Kuala Lumpur today, having won three-two on the previous703 words
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Article1419 1937-03-01 7 Sunderland Lose To West Bromwich London, Feb. 27, Following are results of matchee played in the English and Scottish Football Leagues: ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I Birmingham 2 Everton 0. Charlton A. 3 Preston N.E. 1. Chelsea 4 Manchester U. 2. Grimsby T. 1 Arsenal 3. Leeds U.1,419 words
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Article115 1937-03-01 7 M.K.M.F.C. Beat Malay Volunteers Majlis Kesetian Melayu Football Club scored a clear win of four goals to nil over the Malay Volunteers C‘C” Coy.) in a match in the Mohamedan Football Assotion league, played yesterday on the Dato Kramat ground, Penang. The M. K. M. fully deserved115 words
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Advertisement374 1937-03-01 7 MBM—BMBBBBMBBMBBMMIBBMMMBBWESiMEBWHMMKiiffijI HHDM SYDNEY BRIDGE Z f Z A The breaking stress of /'fr ,JK the steel used in the bridge is 3| times £< greater than the stress I i it will ever receive in service f Z Morris now introduce this L' II j I Excess-Testing principle to |Z374 words
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Article595 1937-03-01 8 AN interesting suggestion was put forward in the Japanese Parliament on Saturday. A member discussed the possibilities of a nonaggression pact with the Netherlands East Indies and simultaneously held that Japan should approach the Government of the Netherlands for permission to lease New Guinea. In595 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article147 1937-03-01 8 To The Editor. Dear Sir,—I shall be obliged if you wifi be so good as to publish in your esteemed paper that M .M. Randeria High School, Rangoon Cricket Team, fairly strong eleven is expected to arrive at your place on or about March 28, 1®37,147 words
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Article171 1937-03-01 8 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —On Thursday and Saturday of this week, our local Amateurs are giving another of their welcome performances. Is it too much to expect the audiences on these two nights to take the trouble to be in their seats by the time the show171 words
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Article24 1937-03-01 8 Entries for the Penang Recreation Club Spring Tennis Tournament which were to have closed today have been extended till March 5.24 words
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Article746 1937-03-01 8 Pinhey's Century—Hopkins fit— Knight the Evergreen—A Review of the Singapore Races to J. W. Pinhey, of Kedah who, following a splendid 73 for the Sports Club against the Navy on Saturday on the Esplanade, capped all his previous performances in Penang by scoring a brilliant 105 yesterday746 words
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Article293 1937-03-01 8 Ten Rounds Of Hard Slogging (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 1. A thrilling fight was provided by Nai Boon Mah, the Siamese featherweight, and Johnny Gabuco, the tough Hawaiian, last night at the Jubilee Park. Boon Mah won on points after ten rounds293 words
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115 1937-03-01 8 Tonight at Wembley Park Arena, Penang, Nai Vee Chan, the Siamese holder o* the light and welterweight titles of Penang, will meet a tough opponent in Bukish Sing of Ipoh. Bukish Singh is a reputed hard hitter and should prove a good match for the115 words
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Advertisement183 1937-03-01 8 #fe*«wMWWl w OIWmIEw I I| rki f -Jutenr Wfca4 f ii'lii I! !l i <■' </i rM I tsW £sr I it' l-JSc !um I l+w I I ISM' $W&Ol 1 WKI n&\ GOES INTO ANY BQTTLE< WWh«&d --v. •■<. 2i —iiiil SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD., PENANG (Incorporated183 words
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Advertisement51 1937-03-01 8 L, rspHEw" Highly Recommended by the Medical Profession for their health giving properties. SPECIALLY PACKED FOB THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tin» IDEAL for Growing Children, Adults and Old People. Stocked by All High Class Provision Dealers. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd. PENANG, i Ipoh, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.51 words
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108 1937-03-01 9 MEETING OF DELEGATES IN K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 1. It is understood that at a meeting of hockey delegates, which took place in Kuala Lumpur immediately after the F.M.S. Colony match, it was unanimously agreed to form a Malayan Hockey108 words
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Article140 1937-03-01 9 MR MAD. A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.I L.M service will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Kenya. Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland. South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by140 words
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1665 1937-03-01 9 Girls’ Excellent Record JUNIOR RESULTS NOT YET ARRIVED The results of the Cambridge Local School Certificate examinations held in Malayan centres last December arrived by yesterday's Imperial Airways plane. The Junior results are expected during the week. Out of 123 boys entered by the1,665 words
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Article50 1937-03-01 9 —Reuter. Indian Provincial Election Returns Bombay, Feb. 28. Final returns in the provincial elections give Congress a clear majority in Bombay, Madrtis, the United Provinces, the Central Provinces, Bihar and Orissa, while in Bengal, Assam and the north-west frontier province Congress has the largest single party.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Advertisement151 1937-03-01 9 BIRTH CASSIDY.—-26th February, at Batu Gajah Hospital to VERA, wife of T. P. CASSIDY of Chemor —a SON. NOTICES It is notified for general information tn at the closing date for submission to the -Colonial Secretary’s Office of applications tor admission to the Straits Settlements Civil Service has been extended151 words
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Advertisement158 1937-03-01 9 Nervousness, fatigue, forgetfulness and many other symptoms often hamper the full enjoyment of life. You can become fit and healthy again with a course of Sanatogen. Sanatogen contains just those elements which give new health and energy to the run-down organism in a very digestible form. It strengthens the nerves,158 words
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Miscellaneous19 1937-03-01 9 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 2.42 p.m. 9.12 p.m. TOMORROW 2.40 a.m. 9.06 a.m. 3.00 p m. 9.32 p.m.19 words
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Article1557 1937-03-01 10 Reason For London Price Lag (From Our Own Correspondent) London» Feb. 18. j HEN news was received in London a week ago of the unexpectedly ly swift settlement of the strike paralysing the General Motors Corporation section of the American motorcar manufacturing industry, an immediate and1,557 words
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Article196 1937-03-01 10 Record Assets Of £159.000.000 The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada’s 1936 statement shows an increase in assets for the year of over £14,000,000. The total assets now exceed £159,000,000. the highest figure in the company’s history. The total assurances in force show an196 words
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Article231 1937-03-01 10 Much Larger In Past Year 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 market review for 1936. They add, however, that improving conditions, combined with231 words
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Advertisement37 1937-03-01 10 Rust costs millions per year Norusto prevents rust HAS A COVERING CAPACITY OF I; Um 700—1000 SQ. FT. J’ jiZ/wmBII pergallon /VIJ f V A corrosion on Iron A Steel Work ■W*.. Sime, Darby 8? Co., Ltd.37 words
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Advertisement240 1937-03-01 10 I rr.Vf I I JSW Wa A ■*>- IWII ■■Ml B Cool and Fragrant. On board ship or during 'll hours, at home or abroad, Genuine Eau de Cologne will always prove its refreshing qualities, 4 Inhale it from your handkerchief whenever tired or put out, dab it ti on240 words
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Advertisement27 1937-03-01 11 IRONITE (REGISTERED TRADE MARK) for DUSTLESS, WATERPROOF GREASEPROOF CONCRETE PAVING AND FLOORING. The simple application of Ironite will give you this. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, PENANG.27 words
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Miscellaneous249 1937-03-01 11 Ml 11l I H.P.S. Monday, Ist March, 1937. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS LIMITED. (Incorporated In The Straits Settlements.) Gate Admission: Gents 20 Cents. Ladies 10 Cents. CHIEW HU AH CANTONESE OPERA—“Cheo Wan Tai Phor Wong Kam Chah” No Free Lists. Seats: 60. 40. 80 20 Cents. THE GRAND NOORAN OPERA—“Elenora" Or The249 words
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Miscellaneous35 1937-03-01 11 Penang Choral Dramatic Society PRESENTS TO-NIGHT AT 8-30 BY NOEL COWARD IN THE TOWN HALL AT 9-30 ON THURSDAY SATURDAY MARCH 4TH AND 6™ i IN AID OF ST. NICHOLAS HOME. BOOKING PLANS AT PRITCHARD'S.35 words
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Article198 1937-03-01 12 Mr. Wickham Steed, the distinguished journalist and writer on wCrTS events, is to give some of the future talks in the series entitled “World Affairs,’ which listeners have been hearing from Daventry. As a former Editor of The Times, Mr. Wickham Steed is known throughout the198 words
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Article26 1937-03-01 12 Howard Rose is to produce The Singing Prize, a Welsh play by Diana Morgan, on Trans. 2 tonight at 7.45 p.m. (Malayan Time).26 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article578 1937-03-01 12 THE PORT JACKSON Tyneside’s largest cargo and passenger ship built in 1936, the Post Jackson, was put through successful trials off the Tyne last month. The Port Jackson is the latest addition to the large fleet of the Port Line (Commonwealth and Dominion Line578 words
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Article166 1937-03-01 12 Freight Rates Highest For The Last Seven Years Tramp shipping is in a more favourable position than it has been for some years, says Sir Vernon Thomson, President of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom, in an article in the Shipping World. There was now little166 words
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Article666 1937-03-01 12 R.M.S. “EMPRESS OF BRITAIN f rom New York via Bombay and Colombo—sails today for Singapore, Bangkok, Batavia, Samarang, Bali Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai, Chinwangtao, Beppu, Kobe, Yoko hama, Honolulu, Cristobal and New York. TOMORROW S.s. “ARGUN MARU” from Singapore, Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. ‘■MEMNON” from Liverpool sails for666 words
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Advertisement87 1937-03-01 12 GET TH AT WESTS FRESHNESS. A bath at any tunc is a wonderful refresher, but a bath with Calvert’s Carbolic Soft Soap is a joy for the rest of the evening. Only Calvert’s will give you such freshness, such glorious freedom from stickiness. After using Calvert’s Soft Soap you feel87 words
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Miscellaneous1187 1937-03-01 12 -RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following tMWTRANSMISSION 2. lengths: 6.20 p.m. Big Ben. The 8.8. C. Dance TRANSMISSION 2 'Orchestra, directed by Henry Hall 6.50 Talk: T Was There. 7.05 Haydn and GSH 21.47 Mc/a (13.97 m.) Orchestra, from the West End1,187 words
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Miscellaneous267 1937-03-01 12 NIROM Station in Batavia broed casts on the folowing wavelengths: 19.56 a.m.—1.50 p.m YD A 6.010 ccs (49.67 m.) and YDB 11.860 kc 25 3 m.) 5.50 p.m. to closing IDA 3.040 k|c 98.68 m.) and YDB 9 610 (81 2 m). TODAY I. p.m. News bulletin. 1.20 Variety programme.267 words
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Article180 1937-03-01 13 CORONATION REVIEW AT SPITHEAD Applications for anchorage berths to witness the Coronation Naval Review at Spithead on Thui-sday, May 20 are now teaching the Admiralty. The line of Naval units and Merchant Service ships will extend beyond four miles. The review will open at 10 a.m.180 words
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320 1937-03-01 13 French Ambassador On His 'Adventure 1 Tues. Feb. 16. The scene on the board the Southern Railway steamer Isle of Thanet, when it collided with a caisson in Boulogne harbour during fog on Sunday, was described yesterday by some of the passengers, included among whom320 words
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Advertisement365 1937-03-01 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Veneto LONDON AN» NOBXH OWHNINT Leave Doe (in conjunction with Glen A Shire Line) Penang London fj. AGAMEMNON Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg A Glasgow Mar. 5 Mar, 31 p DIOMED L’don, R'dam, H’burg, Hull A Swansea. Mar 11 Apr, 7 A365 words
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Advertisement289 1937-03-01 13 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York S.S. PRES. WILSON Mar. 17 A P r 5 A P r 15 S.S. PRES. MONROE Mar. 25 21 May 4 S.S. PRES. ADAMS Apr. 8 May 5 18 S.S. PRES. HARRISON 22 19 June 1 A wonderful opportunity289 words
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Advertisement782 1937-03-01 13 D Ji. antl r (X V BRITISH INDIA PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S/S "RAJULA" SAILING THURSDAY, 4th MARCH Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port SwettentEJis Fa r H i^’y2^X Vernment Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S MATA HARI” Mar. 5 due Penang 1937 S/S Mar. 12782 words
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Miscellaneous626 1937-03-01 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES RCPLIM tures. 9.so—Little German Reader. 10.05—Orchestral concert. Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- 11.05—Sonata in D major by Nardini. Ug frequencies:— Dolores Maas violinist; Rudolf HausDJA 3133 m. DM) 19.63 m child at the piano DJE 16.89 m. DIB 19.74. as 11.20—Close down. DJN 31.45 m. o TODAY626 words
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Miscellaneous207 1937-03-01 13 HONG KONG Station Z.B.W. 49.6 m; 31.49 m., 19.75 m. or 16.90 m. TODAY 1.20 p.m. Vocal gems. 1.35 Close down 4.20 p.m. European programme. Relay—Dance music from the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel. 5.50 A recitai by Maria Jeritza (soprano) Beniaminc Gigli (tenor) and Bronislaw Huberman (violin).207 words
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490 1937-03-01 14 Seaman Knocked Out In Eighth Round THRILLING FIGHT (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) REPUTED to be lightweight champion of the China Fleet, Seaman Harvey of the H.M.S. Cumberland, who holds a British Boxing Board of Control boxing certificate, provided a thrilling fight with Boy Nara,490 words
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Article524 1937-03-01 14 TWO-DAY MATCH WITH CEYLON ASSOCIATION In a two-day cricket match played during the week-end the Penang Chinese Recreation Club defeated the Ceylon Association by an innings. Batting first, the Ceylon Association were bundled out for 65 runs. Jonklaas scored 36 runs, the highest of score for524 words
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Article692 1937-03-01 14 Deciding Test At Meltoume EXCELLENT TOTAL OF 593 FOR 9 At the close of play at Melbourne, on Saturday in the fifth and final Test, Australia had hit up the excellent total of 593 for 9 wickets. In addition to Bradman and McCabe, Badcock also hit692 words
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116 1937-03-01 14 Following are the results of the Penang Sports Club lawn tennis tournament played last week:— Ladies Singles final: Miss Whittington bt. Mrs. Purcell, 6-1, 6-0. Men’s Singles final: J. R. Bumham bt. J. Macintosh, 6-0, 6-1. TIES FOR THIS WEEK Following are the ties arranged:—116 words
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Miscellaneous182 1937-03-01 14 ALWAYS THE BEST COMES TO The Most Inspiring Thrilling Spectacle W-— The Screen Has Ever Known. INDSORdoYAI 6-15 Opening Tonight 9-30 1 y The Most Thrilling New HINDUSTANI TALKIE 6-30 NIGHTLY 9-30 That Everv Indian Should See "SULTANA CHAND BIB!” MISS SHARIFFA■- A. R. KABULI The A great historical picture182 words
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Miscellaneous109 1937-03-01 14 Jw MW MUI ldn3l3l3Kn *********************************************131 m S jyrn it I ml TONIGHT 6.15 9-30 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. UNITED ARTISTS’ MAGNIFICENT ALL-COLOUR MASTERPIECE' JI ■iKl Mi It MARLENE DIETRICH Appearing tor the hirst lime in Colour The Garden Of Allah” With CHARLES BOYER and 2,500 Others. OPENING TOMORROW! One of109 words
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Article1337 1937-03-01 15 Bu Upsets To Pay $lO7 FINAL DAY OF SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 27., THE skies were overcast when the races began today and rain fell from the fourth race but punters, who had come for the last day of the1,337 words
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Article227 1937-03-01 15 THEY HAVE MET IN THREE FORMS OF SPORT •TH HE Penang Sports Club and the Navy combined (H.M.S. Cumberland and Falmouth) have met in three different forms of sports during the week —football, hockey and cricket —and neither has shown superiority over the other! In football227 words
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Article94 1937-03-01 15 and sleet without any slight trouble.—British Radio. Cambria’s Satisfactory Results London, Feb. 27. The Imperial Airways’ flying-boat Cambria, spent several hours yesterday on test flights off the Irish coast under unfavourable weather conditions. Experts expressed themselves well satisfied with the results. Radio communication with Foynes radio station andand sleet without any slight trouble.—British Radio. - 94 words
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Article68 1937-03-01 15 The following will represent the Government Commercial Day School against the Chung Ling High School at the Kampong Bharu Ground, Penang, today at 5.15 p.m. sharp:— L. Lean Siew; V. Ibrahim and Thean Cow; Ahmed Tamby, C. Phee Khoon and Abdul Kader; Cheah Kim Swee.68 words
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Article70 1937-03-01 15 Those dining on H.M.S. “Cumberland” Saturday night included the Commander-in-Chief and Lady Little, Vice-Adm. Bedford and Mrs. Bedford, the Hon. Mr. A.M. Goodman and Mrs. Goodman, Mr. JJustice Gordon Smith and Mrs. Gordon Smith, the Hon. Mr. E. Newbold, 001. G. D. A. Fletcher, Commander and70 words
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Article456 1937-03-01 15 International Rugby At Dublin Dublin. Feb. 27. Ireland beat Scotland at Dublin today in an International Rugby match. The ground was soft and it was bitterly cold. Snow fen before the start. There were two last-minute charges in the Scottish team: —lan Shaw (Glasgow High456 words
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Advertisement122 1937-03-01 15 s on *y comparison that one discovers /7 rue va ue anything. If you own a racehorse or a greyhound, you cannot know I/ their value until you have tried them out. jMST] The same argument holds good with WHISKY. Here is the test we would advise you to put122 words
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Article1165 1937-03-01 16 KENNEDY CO., SHARE LIST. NAMES i Hi i RUBBER (Dollar). Aflcnby Rubber Ce. 200 210 Alar Gajah Rubber Estate 1 62% 170 Malay Estates 2 W 2 25 Aw<w HitaJO Plantinc Syndicate 160 170 Avar Molek Rubber Co. 1 I ex Agar Panaa Rubber Eatatea 200 220 Bassett Rubber Co.1,165 words
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Article192 1937-03-01 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’a Share List today:— TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampat 5|3 s|7i Ayer Weng 1.70 I.72jex Ayer Hitam 24|3 25|3 Batu Selangor 1.65 1.69 Hong Fatt 1.57 J 1.62 J Jelapang 31|0 31|6 Jelebu 1.271 I.32jex Kpg. Lanjut 26|3 26)9 Kamunting192 words
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Article118 1937-03-01 16 London, Feb. 27. RUBBER Firmer. Spot 10 1314 buyers 10{§ sellers. April June 105 buyers 11 sellers. July Sept. buyers 11 sellers. Oct. Dec. 11 buyers 11/« sellers. New York: closed. United Kingdom Stocks London 26.270 tons Liverpool 38,618 tons 3OPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Feb.) £2O ss.118 words
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Article184 1937-03-01 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatt 1.57 J 1.62 J Jelebu 1275 1.325 Klang River 2.05 2.15 Kuehai 1.75 1.80 Lukut 1.35 1.375 Nawng Pet 875 90 North Taiping 1.02 1.05 Rahman Hyd. 1.425 1.475 Rantau Ordy. 1.575 1.625 Rantau Pref. 1.575 1.625 Sungei184 words
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Article122 1937-03-01 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 532 105 532 New York 4.88)3 4.88? Montreal 4.88? 4.88 J Brussels 29.02 J 29.02 Geneva 21.43 J 21.42? Amsterdam 8.92 g 8.925 Milan 92 4 925 Berlin 12.15 J 12.15 Athens 547 J sellers 5475 sellers Bucharest 670 sellers 670 sellers122 words
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Article115 1937-03-01 16 TIN: SATURDAR TODAY London—(Spot) £246.15.0 No market London—(3 month») £247.10.0 No market Singapore $122.00 $121.50 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—(Sundried) $8 25 $8.25 BLACK PEPPER $11.25 $11.25 RUBBER London lo{;]d New York 21?gc(G) 21{gc(G) Singapore- Spot .........36?c 36ic March. 36gc 36gc April/June 36gc 37c July|Sept 361 c115 words
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Article150 1937-03-01 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 5|3 5|7J Hong Fatts 1.575 1.623 Jelapangs 31)0 32j0 Johans 28 32 Katus 24)0 24|6 K. Lanjuts 26|3 27|0 K. Kampars 1710 17|6xd Kpg. Kamunting 10|3 10(9 Laruts 16|3 16)75 Lukuts 1.35 1-40 Nawng Pets 873 923 Norths 1-00 1.05 Puchongs150 words
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Article251 1937-03-01 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.10 Bassetts .95 Batu Lintangs 1.50 1.55 F>edfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.473 1 523 Brogas 1.173 1.223 Indragiris 1.723 1.80 Jerams 1.273 1 323 Lunas 2.40 2.50 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .273 M. Pindas 1.823 1.90 Mentakabs .523 .55 N Scudais251 words
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Advertisement267 1937-03-01 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated in the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to non CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED, the ho HONG BANK, LOOTED. A THE OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK. LIMITED. CAPITAL $40,000,000. n 0.000.000. HE.At) OFFIOT.CTJINA BUYING. CHULIA STREET, PEN ANO BRANCH AW. jSo Jjambl, Hong Kong, Ipoh, Kota Bahru iKelantan), Kuala Lumpur, Malacca,267 words
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Advertisement537 1937-03-01 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England» Capital Authorised £3,000 Capital Subscribed £1,8000« Reserve Fund and Rest £1 247 ss? Capital Paid Up BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. Chairman Sir Charles Alexander Irnee, K C.S i C 1 Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., J.M. Ryrie,537 words
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Miscellaneous37 1937-03-01 16 Elysee Cabaret PENANG’S MOST POPULAR AMUSEMENT PLACE TONIGHT! Dancing from 9 p.m. to Midnight SPECIAL AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA WITH The World Famous HERBERT HERTRAMPF Ploying The Accordion 4 COUPONS FOR $l.OO. 9 FOR $2.00. NO TEA DANCE TOMORROW.37 words
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