Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 March 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-03-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBUSHED DAILY. No. 52. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY, MARCH 4. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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141 1937-03-04 1 Italian Effort To Stem Falling Birth-Rate LARGE FAMILIES Rome Mar. 3. THE Fascist Grand Council, after a meeting lasting four and a half hours, tonight approved of measures designed to check the falling birth-rate, including preference in the matter of employment to fathers ofReuter. - 141 words
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Article443 1937-03-04 1 SENSATIONAL CASE HEARD IN PENANG MR. O. M. NOORDIN’S EVIDENCE Mr. O. M. Noordin, local racehorse iwner and landed proprietor, tigured es complainant in the Penang Police Court this morning when two Chinese, Chuah Peng- Hai and Yeoh Guan Tat, were charged with attempting to commit extortion443 words
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Article29 1937-03-04 1 ,—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Mar. 3. A Chinese mission, headed by General Kung Hsiang-hsi, will attend the Coronation in London. —Sin Chew Jit Poh.,—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 29 words
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Article57 1937-03-04 1 .—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, March 3. The judiciary financial economic committee are examining draft regulations of the Central Reserve Bank which a majority has urged to be placed in a pre-eminent position. At the request of the Fukien Government, the establishment of an Exports.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 57 words
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Article84 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Official Rubber Statistics London, March 4. The International Rubber Restriction February Bulletin shows that January world exports amounted to 75,258 tons and consumption 8fF,702 tons, the deficiency being 14,444 tons. World stocks on January 31 amounted to 411,347 tons compared with December 31 stocks of—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article108 1937-03-04 1 .—Reuter. London, March 3. The afternoon’s sharp rise in London silver is attributed to large buying by Indians who interpret the recent rises in the War Risk insurance as an indication of greater possibility of an armed conflict. These fears are not shared by London.—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article54 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Washington, March 4. M. Bonnet, the new French Ambassador to Washington, admitted in the course of an interview with newspapers, that he would open discussions on the W)ar Debt question with the United States Government. He added there were other questions to be discussed in the—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article52 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Washington, March 3. The Senate passed the Pittman Neutrality Bill which was thereupon sent to the House of Representatives. A feature of the debate was the attack led by Senators Borah and Vandenberg upon the United States’ abandonment of the doctrine of the freedom of—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article, Illustration47 1937-03-04 1 Mr. Wang Ching-Wei has almost completely recovered from his recent illness, states a Sin Chew Jit Pow message from Shanghai today. Mr. Wang is seen in the centre of the above group. This photo graph,, was taken recently when he passed through S ngapore.47 words
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Article173 1937-03-04 1 ,—Reuter. London, March 4. Replying in the House of Commons to Capt. Moreing on the subject of the proposed amendment of the Chinese insurance laws. Mr. Eden said that he was informed by the Chinese Ambassador that the Chinese Government promlugated on Jan. 11 certain modifications to,—Reuter. - 173 words
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Article80 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Madrid, March 3. According to the newspaper Claridad Government troops entered Toledo and occupied the quarter near Alcazar. It is also reported that after 23 hours bitter fightirg, in which the insurgents are said to have lost heavily, a Government force estimated at 30,000 crossed—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article45 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Akron, March 3. The .Number 2 plant in the Firestone Tyre Rubber Company has been shut down, rendering idle 2,000 workers. The Company states that production has been interrupted by some employees attempting to force others to join their organisation.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article43 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Ottawa, March 4. Mr. Mackenzie King announced that he will be spending the next week-end at Washington as the guest of President Roosevelt. It is stated that the Prime Minister wiM probably discuss trade matters with the President.—Reuter. - 43 words
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Article20 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter. Tokyo, March 3. Mr. Naotake Sato. Japanese Ambassador to France, has been aypcinted Foreign Minister..—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article169 1937-03-04 1 PROGRAMME DRAWN UP BY CHINESE (From A Special Correspondent) Sungei Patani, March 4. The local Chinese have drawn up the following programme for the Coronation celebrations, which will take place or Mum 14 and 15: Chinese Wayang for two days an arcb at the main road169 words
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Article303 1937-03-04 1 Reuter. Fortissimo Of Shrieking Recrimination London. March 3. The eve of the L.C.C. polling day is working up to an unequalled fortissimo of shrieking recrimination. Over forty Members of the House of Commons including many Cabinet Ministers and the 268 candidates besides others are making speechesReuter. - 303 words
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Article78 1937-03-04 1 —Reuter Wireless. Oxford Crew In New Record London, March 3. Oxford took advantage fully of the favourable conditions and smashed the forty-year record from the Chiswick Steps to Putney taking 11 minutes 9 seconds or 45 seconds better than the 1897 record. CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE London, Feb. 27. The—Reuter Wireless. - 78 words
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Article40 1937-03-04 1 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, Mar. 3. One million dollars worth of books, pictures, bronze and jade articles, and porcelains, have been donated to the Kinling University by Mr. J.M. Ferguson. A mandate has been published praising him.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 40 words
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Advertisement16 1937-03-04 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement89 1937-03-04 1 ADVERTISING AGENTS COMMERCIAL ARTISTS. Office: b 2 China Street, Penang. fa fa Branch Office: 59 Hale Street, THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING AGENCY 62 China Street, Penang Phono 693 VW Zc zUR® “ROYAL BAKERY” cakes, are made in so many varieties and so tastefully decorated, may be it is difficult sometimes to89 words
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598 1937-03-04 2 Stream Of Opposition Motion Dropped After 7hree-Hour Discussion London, Feb. 18. Lord Noel-Buxton, Socialist peer, proposed in the House of Lords last night to give Germany a free hand to trade in and exploit British colonies “inhabited by populations of primitive culture”598 words
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Article470 1937-03-04 2 False Statement Reprinted In Book TWO HOSPITALS SHARE £5OO DAMAGES February. 19. The Cancer Hospital (Free), Fulhamroad, S.W., and the Royal Northern Infirmary, Inverness, will share £5OO damages agreed to be paid in settlement of a libel action heard yesterday in the King’s Bench470 words
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Article212 1937-03-04 2 First In 600 Years Oslo, Feb. 22. Princess Martha. wife of the Crown Prince of Norway, gave birth to a son today in their residence, Skaugum, near' Oslo. The event is of great political importance to Norway, as the succession is thereby secured. King Haakon’s212 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-03-04 2 CAPTAIN G. S. JONES-EVANS, pilot of the ill-fated machine, which crashed at Whistlers’ Wood, Orford, Surrey, 17 miles from Croydon airport. Capt. JonesEvans and the irireless operator were killed.32 words
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391 1937-03-04 2 Circus Owners In Court "PENNY SHOWMAN" WHO WAS NERVOUS Mr. Bertram Wagstaff Mills, the wellknown circus proprietor, brought an action in the Chancery Division recently against Mr. Thomas Fossett, the owner of a travelling circus. He sought to restrain Mr. Fossett from breaking a391 words
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512 1937-03-04 2 30 Greeks Rescued After 15 Hours* Work Tilbury. Feb. 20. “5... 0... 5... S 3 Eleni T." flashed through a Mediterranean fog, was picked up, at close range, by the British cargo boat Berwickshire (7,464 tons). Then be gan a drama that512 words
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Advertisement297 1937-03-04 2 POSITION VACANT Bookkeeper wanted immediately for Mine in Siam. Must be thoroughly •Kperienced. Apply Box No. 97, c/o Pinang Gazette. *□l9—3 4-3 FOR SALE I FOR SALE. Rambusteen cuttings ot guaranteed first class stock. Full particulars from Box No. 91, c/o Pinang Gazette. 92—t. th. st.—7B FOR SALE.— ELECTROLUX" REFRIGERATORS.297 words
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Advertisement98 1937-03-04 2 TENDER Tenders are invited for the construction under European supervision of Rubber Factory, Packing Shed, Smoke-houses, etc., on Yong Peng Estate, Paloh, Johore. Specifications and plans can be obtained on application from the Agents, Guthrie Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, to whom sealed tenders marked “Yong Peng Factory” are to be98 words
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Advertisement258 1937-03-04 2 W.P.S. 39 11 Al ,-X wlaL Forsparidfagwluteteeth Use a water-proofed toothbrush —no other Chief cause of dull-white teeth is a brush with low-grade bristles that turn limp when wet, can’t really dean. For sparkling-white teeth, use Dr. West’s brush. World’s costliest bristles, waterproofed—cannot get soggy. Sterilized, sealed germ-proof in glass.258 words
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325 1937-03-04 3 Preventing Explosions In Far East APPEAL BY LORD LOTHIAN London. March 3. Too much attention was being paid to the German “bogey”. hat was wanted was Anglo-American naval co-operation, declared Lord Lothian tonight in the debate on foreign policy in the I louse of Lords on the-Reuter. - 325 words
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Article80 1937-03-04 3 British Radio. Whitehaven Colliery To Re-open London, March 3. It is announced that the colliery at Whitehaven, in Cumberland, where unemployment has been severe ever since it was close a down, is to be reopened as the result of an agreement between the trustees of LordBritish Radio. - 80 words
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33 1937-03-04 3 .—British Radio. London, March 3. Mr. Gilbert Lehward, sculptor, and Mr. Harold Knight have been elected Royal Academicists and Mr. James Woodford, sculptor, and Mr. Charles Cundall, painter Associates..—British Radio. - 33 words
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Article372 1937-03-04 3 —Reuter. £14,033,215 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION London, March 3. The Navy estimates of £105,065.000 is 123,776,000 in excess over last year’s estimates including supplementaries. New construction consist of: 3 battleships; 2 aircraft carriers; 5 8.000-ton cruisers: 2 5,300-ton cruisers; 16 destroyers; 7 submarines; and 45 smaller vessels. The largest—Reuter. - 372 words
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Article108 1937-03-04 3 Reuter. Government Forces Advancing Madrid, March 3. Oviedo has completely been isolated by Government armies, which captured the village and hill of San Claudio in the Escamplero sector outside the city, according to a Government communique. Fighting in the streets of the city continues and it isReuter. - 108 words
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Article130 1937-03-04 3 Collision With Lorry His Highness the Sultan of Johore was involved in a motor accident on Monday when a car, driven by himself, was in collision with a lorry at the junction of Jnlun Trus with Jalan Dhoby. It would appear that at about130 words
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Article135 1937-03-04 3 —Reuter. Heavy Buying By U.S. OTHER BASE METALS ALSO BENEFITING London, March 3. Tin’s sharp advance at today’s session of the Metal Exchange, when it closed £2s<r»% three months buyers compared with £245% yesterday, reflects heavy United States buying both here and in the East overnight. It—Reuter. - 135 words
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Article77 1937-03-04 3 Reuter. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE ISSUED Mexico City March 3. A Presidential decree has been issued establishing the general administration of the national petroleum lines. It does not indicate whether existing concessions will be renewed when they expire and apprehensions of foreign interests that no fresh concessions willReuter. - 77 words
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Article261 1937-03-04 3 .—British Radio. Difficulties In Obtaining i 1 Supplies London, March 3. In a Treasury order issued today on the recommendation of the import Duties Advisory Committee, pig-iron is added in the Treasury list. The Committee, in its reports, state that the demand for iron and.—British Radio. - 261 words
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Article74 1937-03-04 3 .—British Radio. Sir W. R. Dick To Be Sculptor London, March 3. Sir William Reid Dick will be the sculptor of the Statue of King George V for the Westminster site under the Memorial Fund scheme. He is already engaged on the work of the effigy.—British Radio. - 74 words
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Article169 1937-03-04 3 LEOPOLD HARRIS ALLEGED ARSON Reuter. Wardour Street Fire Action STARTLING EVIDENCE IN KING'S BENCH London. March 3. Leopold Harris, brought from Maidstone gaol, gave startling evidence in the King’s Bench in actions arising out of fire? to the premises of the late Willie Clarkson, a theatrical constumier. A number of– Reuter. - 169 words
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Article95 1937-03-04 3 .—Reuter. Implication Of Mexico's Latest Decree Mexico City, Mar. 2. A Presidential decree Mexico’s new Government oil organisation which is empowered to effect the exploitation of national petroleum reserves and develop the petroleum industry generally in the interests of the national economy. The organisation will.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article42 1937-03-04 3 —Reuter. Mr. Wang Chung-Hui Appointed Nanking. March 3. Mr. Wang Chung-hui, ex-judge to the Hague Court and former president of the Judicial Yuan, has been appointed Foreign Minister, in succession to Gen. Chang Chun, who resigned on Feb. 22.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Advertisement386 1937-03-04 3 INTRODUCING THE “JUPITER’ MACHINE Combining TEN Kitchen Utensils In One B K IW MM JUPITER MACHINE A, pkice G $16.50 S COMPLETE f“ A®? cdffiO E -TO jEo C D THE “JUPITER” IS WITHOUT DOUBT A BOON IN THE KITCHEN, SAVING TIME MONEY AND TROUBLE. IT HAS BEEN APPROPRIATELY DESCRIBED386 words
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298 1937-03-04 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, 2. The well-remembered minor sensation caused in Singapore by a find of coal on the property of the Alexandra Brickworks jn Pasir Panjang Road last year has found a place in a report by298 words
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Article352 1937-03-04 4 Capital Reduction Confirmed An application was made on Saturday in the High Court, Singapore, before Mr. P. A. McElwaine, the Chief Justice, for the reduction of the capital of the Rompin Bahru Rubber Estate, Ltd., to confirm a resolution passed by the company some time ago. Mr.352 words
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Article42 1937-03-04 4 The F.M.S. Railways are to run airconditioned coaches (Ist class) on the day mail trains between Kuala Lumpur and Penang as from March 10. fhese coaches have been given a thorough test and found to be most comfortable and cool.42 words
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Article792 1937-03-04 4 TO WITNESS CORONATION i Mr. J. Parke of the F.M.S. Police and Mrs. Parke who are going Home on the 18th inst. are fortunate in having secured I seats in Malaya House from which to view > the Coronation procession. Mrs. Todd, wife of Mr. A. H.792 words
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1008 1937-03-04 4 Annual Report Of Negri Branch (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 13. “Members are informed that 1936 was a record year and the Committee hope that 1937 will be even more successful,” writes Mr. John Wishart, Chairman of the Negri Sembilan Branch of the Automobile1,008 words
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Article238 1937-03-04 4 NEXT MEETING IN PENANG (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2. The Engineering Association of Malaya. with a total membership of 249, records a successful year’s working during 1936 with an excess of income over expenditure of $1,049 35. Its Council reports that it feels238 words
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Advertisement400 1937-03-04 4 your HOME I LYPENE KEEPS YOUR HOUSE CLEAN M EASILY AND CHEAPLY Lypene kills germs and frinn- It twice as strong as Carbolic add, and is a safe, for cfoches, floor», drains, kennels, stables, latrines, etc. Its soap content produces a luxuriant lather which removes dirt and grease from the400 words
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1698 1937-03-04 5 Says He Did Not Understand What He Signed F. M. S. CHIEF JUSTICE REVIEWS CASE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 2. AN interesting case concerning a car which was purchased from a European firm on the hire-purchase system and seized after six months1,698 words
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Article436 1937-03-04 5 Value Of Malayan Ilmenite Was Exaggerated "WILD STATEMENTS OF RUSH” The exaggerated value which was placed on ilmenite in Malaya last 5 ear swing to reports that it was being used extensively by the World Powers for themaji facture of smoke-screens is discounted in the report of436 words
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Advertisement341 1937-03-04 5 HK TOSCA Eau de Cologne Eau de Cologne bewitching, subtle, HH reminiscent of wa delicately provocative. Ml, Bl! JL lIIiIItoW i r r Hlimi sparkling sea and IH WMHMi I Just perfect for wo* Mlllli I c a j Mr* I mellow sunshine. I I mcn ™e dark, ro- liSrjvb341 words
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295 1937-03-04 6 Boys' Statements In Court That they were instructed by the two accused, Yeong Kung and Huan Sang, to steal bicycles, were the statements made by two Malay boys before Mr. H. A, L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday, when two295 words
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Article118 1937-03-04 6 Conference And Meeting At K. L. (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, March 2. Doctors from all parts of Malaya will meet at the Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, for their annual meeting and conference, which will be held from March 26—28. The annual meeting win take118 words
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670 1937-03-04 6 New’ Delhi, Feb. 16. Long before the cew Council of State met tills morning, the lobby bristled with activity. Taken as <a w’hole, the new Council is definitely stronger than its predecessors inasmuch as it cc*'tains, in the words of the President, Sir Maneckji670 words
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Advertisement191 1937-03-04 6 SINGAPORE MAN GAINS 10 lbs. IN WEIGHT Chest complaint disappears Loss of weight is a dangerous sign, for the thin, scraggy hollow-chested naan or woman can very easily fall a victim to serious ills. Up to now, the only way to put on flesh has been to take large quantities191 words
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Miscellaneous342 1937-03-04 6 OPENED TO PACKED HOUSES LAST EVENING. UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. ROYAL 5-30 NIGHTLY 9-00 FOR SUPERIOR ENTERTAINMENT NEW THEATRES. Ltd.. Present THE GREATEST. LATEST AND RECORD-BREAKING FIRST RUN TAMIL TALKIE BHOJARAJAN” A Heart-Moving Drama Well-Known To Every Indian Family. STARRING T. S. KRISHNA IYENGAR VISALOOR SUBRAMANIA BHAGAVATHER MISS342 words
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Miscellaneous125 1937-03-04 6 WITH HONOURABLE PRIDE, RKO-RADIO PRESENTS TO THE WORLD THE GREATEST HISTORICAL DRAMA OF ALL TIME THAT IS DESTINED TO PE THE BEST PICTURE OF 1937 MA I 17 Q T I C 1 GALA OPENING! U Hl O 1 1 V-z TONIGHT 6-15 &WO U I F" PJ| I Directed125 words
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Article1019 1937-03-04 7 Keenness In Social And Sports Activities TAIPING ROTARY ADDRESS (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, March 3. IIINESE students in Great Britain may be classed into three groups, those from northern China, those from southern China and those from overseas. The first group differ greatly from the1,019 words
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Article287 1937-03-04 7 MALAY FINED AT TAIPING (From Our Own Correspondent) TUiping, March, 3. The case in which a young Malay, Yacob bin Pandah, was charged with escaping from lawful custody and with the possession of an offensive weapon, riimely, a knuckle-duster formed out of an old horse shoe,287 words
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456 1937-03-04 7 CHAIRMAN'S VIEWS AT MEETING At the annual general meeting of the Penang Library yesterday, held at the Library, the Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman, who presided, stated that the experiment of keeping open the Library on Saturdays until 6 p.m. had not proved a success. Still456 words
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248 1937-03-04 7 Accused With Previous Conviction Taiping, Monday. An old Chinese vegetable gardener of Kampong Boyang, Ong Ah Liew, was today convicted by the Taiping Magistrate, Che Pawenteh, on two charges under the Excise Ordinance, namely, the possession of apparatus for distilling liquor and possession of248 words
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Article301 1937-03-04 7 OWN JOURNAL TO BE PUBLISHED (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 2. “The management, printing and production of the new journal—‘The Journal of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association’, are secured now by a proper, legal, and business-like agreement, and it only remains for301 words
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Article, Illustration26 1937-03-04 7 MINE DISPUTE.- Miners amd thAir families in Harworth, Nottingham, discussing the notices they receifed calling upon them to give up possession of their homes.26 words
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Article83 1937-03-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, March 2. Before the Seremban magistrate, Mr. H. J. Hayward, M.C.S., today, an Indian Amaru alias Bachana appeared cn two charges of keeping in his possession a packet of brown powder, a certain poison, for which a licence was necessary and with failing83 words
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Advertisement122 1937-03-04 7 Bourn-vitality WHAT IS IT? Bourn-vitality is a state in which a person’s body, mind and; nerves are strengthened to resist I undue fatigue. j HOW DOES IT ACT? Bourn-vitality produces abundant energy arising from sound sleep and properly digested nourishment. The energy thus generated is normally maintained throughout the day,122 words
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Article598 1937-03-04 8 THE attention of readers is drawn to a report appearing elsewhere in this issue of the annual meeting held yesterday of the Penang Library Association. Several interesting points were raised at the meeting, and among them was a recent extension of hours intended to meet the needs of598 words
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Article244 1937-03-04 8 Presentation To Servants (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 2. The president, Deto Ahrrtid, the hon. Secretary-treasurer, Mr. S. P. S. Karnu and 36 out of the 55 members were present, when the Port Dickson Recreation Club held its annual general meeting at the Club premises. An244 words
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Article99 1937-03-04 8 .—Reuter. Istanbul, March 4. The Chine and Japanese military missions, composed of General Chen Chi-tang. Colonels Wen Tai-hua and Chi Kwai-leung (China), Colonel Takeyu Murakawa, Captains Seiichi Kabayashi and Tadata Kamiyamoto (Japan), have arrived and are visiting the military institutions including the military academy at Ankara,.—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article712 1937-03-04 8 Singapore Turf Club Sweep Statistics- Government “RakeOf $12,589—523,900 For Winning Owners Tonight At 8.30 At Town Hall I have today a copy of the results of the Singapore Turf Club Non-Selling Sweeps held during the three day meeting just concluded. The figures are illuminating. On the first712 words
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Article150 1937-03-04 8 Members Demand An Explanation (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 2. The discharge by the Selangor Club of its band conductor, Mr. J. Roeytenberg, has resulted in a requisition being signed by 67 members of the club, reading: “We, the undersigned, feel that the services150 words
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Article175 1937-03-04 8 Accident In Jungle (From Our Own Correspondent.) rpoa. After dark on Mon^ y “f irons- and Cheang ww tato the jungle at Manaong to hunt wflft boar. This place, which is in the Kuala Kangsar district, is thick jungle, and near clearing they came across175 words
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Advertisement141 1937-03-04 8 Jk SWCCtf a fwattfaj Aflietife HF When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a few drops of Maggi’s Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin a wonderful taste restorer141 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-03-04 8 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 3.43 p.m. 10.18 p.m. TOMORROW 3.41 a.m. 9.50 a.m.’ 4,14 p.m. 11.06 p.m.18 words
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Article261 1937-03-04 9 Reliance On Heels Of "The Empress" FRANCONIA EXPECTED NEXT WEEK March is tourist month in Penang. Following close on the visit of the Canadian Pacific liner, Empress of Britain, the Reliance, 20,000 tone triplescrew oil-burner luxury vessel of the Hamburg-American line, is expected in Penang on261 words
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Article126 1937-03-04 9 Good Indian Film At Royal 'BHO JARA JAN.” With TISL Krishna Iyengar, Visaloor Subra.ma.nia Bhaga rather, Miss G .B. Rayayee, Miss T. Visalakshi and Jolly Kittu Iyer. Showing at the K'-ryal Theatre. The acting in this film is really good and the picture is enlivened by costly126 words
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349 1937-03-04 9 Government Thrift And Loan Society Report MORE SAVINGS LAST YEAR QESPITE a decrease of 53 members in the Government Servants’ Cooperative thrift and Loan Society, Ltd., Penang, last year, the total subscription showed an increase of $2,501 over the previous year’s figure. The349 words
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Article33 1937-03-04 9 The twenty-sixth annual general meeting of the Young Muslim Union, Penang, will be held on Saturday, March 6, at 7p.m. The annual dinner will be held immediately after the meeting.33 words
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424 1937-03-04 9 Hostile Power Should Not Dominate Islands From Our Ov,u Correspondent.) Singapore, March 3. Great Britain may one day have to join the L nited States in guaranteeing the independence and security of the Philippines Commonwealth for Britain, with her vast Interests in the Far East,424 words
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120 1937-03-04 9 Funeral This Afternoon The death took place, suddenly, at his residence 364 Burmah Road yesterday afternoon, of Mr. J.R. Peterson, one of the senior Eurasian residents of Penang. Deceased, who was 55, had retired from the Government Service a few years ago owing to120 words
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Article82 1937-03-04 9 The Y.W.C.A. intends holding a jumble sale very soon, and would be very grateful to receive unwanted articles of all kinds which may be sent to Y.W.C.A. Rest Room. Downing Street or to 12 Logan Road. Articles such as clothing, shoes, furniture, books, records, hats, crockeries, pictures,82 words
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Article198 1937-03-04 9 AIR MAIL. (EASTBOUND NETHERLANDS AIR MAIL) The Eastbound Netherlands Aircraft left Rangoon for Bangkok at 6.30 a.m. today. NOTICE The air mails despatched from Penang on Feb. 21 per the Imperial Aircraft were delivered in London on March 1. Air* Mails-lmperial Airways Services. The British Post198 words
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Article310 1937-03-04 9 BIGGER STAFF IN FUTURE The Pinang Gazette is able to publish details of the immediate improvements which are to be carried out at the Ipoh hospital and also an outline of future developments. It is understood that the Finance Committee of the Federal Council has310 words
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Article177 1937-03-04 9 Results Of Ties Wednesday, Feb. 24. Handicap Singles: D. A. Mackay bt J.B. Wood, 21—10. H.A.F. Brooke bt A. Hall, 21—13. Champ. Singles: J.H. Reid bt. D. Mackay, 21 —15. Thursday, Feb. 25. Handicap Singles: F.N. Syer bt. J.A. McEvoy, 21 —15. Handicap Doubles: D. McLeod Craik and177 words
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Article41 1937-03-04 9 The Veterans’ Doubles final in the Penang Sports Club Lawn Tennis Tournament will be played on the Esplanade at 5.15 n.m today. The opposing pairs are (—15.3) P.N. Knight and A.J.L. Donaldson and —l5) H.E Muriel and M.T.P. Rule.41 words
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Article216 1937-03-04 9 BIC POSSIBILITIES (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 3. The possibility of tin mines springing up in the Bindings is voiced by the F.M.S. Director of Geological Survey, Mr. E.S. Willbourn. He states: “It is thought possible that dredgeable tin-deposits may be located216 words
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Advertisement32 1937-03-04 9 POSITION WANTED First grade Meeh, and Elect, engineer is willing to relieve anybody or as superintendent going on leave from the end of April. Reply Box 98. Pinang Gazette. CTHB TBUI TONICPOOO»!32 words
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Advertisement181 1937-03-04 9 ‘ROLL FILMS AND FILM c I PACKS Load your camera with “Verichrome” film and you have extra help working to get you good results. “Verichrome” has a special double coating of emulsion which secures fine detail even though your exposure is much too long or a little too short. Next181 words
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1259 1937-03-04 10 Fall In Gilt-Edged And Industrials -BUI TRADE OUTLOOK IS STILL PROMISING (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 19. < T the beginning of this week the British Government pubZk lished its now famous White Paper, foreshadowing an expenditure on armaments of £1,500,000,000 within the1,259 words
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Article256 1937-03-04 10 MAINTAINED DESPITE MOTOR STRIKE London, Feb. 18. The American rubber questionnaire figures for January, received yesterday by Messrs. Symington and Wilson, make extremely satisfactory showing in view of the fact that the General Motors strike was in force throughout the month. Consumption of crude rubber at 48,743256 words
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Article193 1937-03-04 10 Increase In Numbers Reported Last Year The Liverpool underwriters’ Association’s records show that during 1936 there were 315 cases of fires in steamers and motorships of over 500 tons gioss against 292 in 1935. Of these, 57 took place in bunkers and 258 in cargoes against 57193 words
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Article104 1937-03-04 10 1938 Reduction Approved Amsterdam, Feb. 21. By a vote of 21 to 16, the Netherlands Indies People’s Council yesterday adopted the ordinance providing for the reduction of the fiscal export duty on estate rubber as from January 1, 1938. The Government declared that there was104 words
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Article, Illustration53 1937-03-04 10 MR DENYS LOWSON, Managing Director of the “15 Moor gate group of unit trusts end Investment Manager of Davmay Day and Co., who <s to be Managing Director of th. £750.000 British Isles and General Investment Trust, a new investment trust in which three leading investment trust53 words
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Article137 1937-03-04 10 Proposal To Reduce Value Of Shares The directors of Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd., have issued a circular to shareholders convening an extraordinary general meeting for Mar. 6. to consider a resolution to alter the nominal value of the company’s shares from $2 to $l. The circular137 words
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Article45 1937-03-04 10 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise the rubber returns of the following companies for January. lbs. Alor Gajah 20.200 Australasia 26.300 Ayer Pa»'as 80,000 Bukit Kubu 12,500 Glenealy 37,000 Jalan Kebun 14.400 Kluang 37,000 Pajam 167,500 Port Swettenhem 11,300 Tambalak 17,400 Teluk Anson 54,60745 words
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301 1937-03-04 10 Following is the directors’ report of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., to be presented at the annual general meeting of shareholders at the French Bank Buildings, Singapore, on Tuesday, March 9: The net profit of Tapah Rubber Estates for the year ended, Dec. 31,301 words
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Advertisement145 1937-03-04 10 Livery m Climate WHAT IS BEST TO DO Does tl ie bot humid climate which KJ obtains in this country, make you feel T ’’washed out and devoid of energy J Do you go home from work with a I u liver, and perhaps find the family similarly affected V145 words
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Advertisement68 1937-03-04 11 SUNDAY GAZETTE The First SUNDAY Newspaper Published In JVlalaya SPECIAL FEATURES Illustrated London Letter: Women’s Page: Chess and Bridge Notes Motoring and Aviation Review. China Page: Film and Gramophone Notes: Scouts Notes: Junior Section: Weekly Sports Review: Week-End Radio Programmes. All The Week-End Sport Fully Reported in the SUNDAY GAZETTE:68 words
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Article462 1937-03-04 12 MESSAGE BY KING The 8.8. C. has now completed a number of its plftfia for broadcasts in connexion with the Coronation. In view of the improvements in hand at the Empire Broadcasting Station at Daventry and of the installation of new high-power transmitters, it is hoped that the462 words
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Article79 1937-03-04 12 Listeners are to hear a fifteen-minute commentary on the finals of the All England Badminton Championships from the Royal Horticultural Hall, London. Badminton is one of the fastest games played. and the players require speed and a great variety of strokes. The commentary should prove excising, and listeners79 words
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Article1335 1937-03-04 12 Lord Lloyd Replies To Mr. T. Saito A reply from Lord Lloyd to Mr. T. Saito’s letter to “The Times’’ refutes some of the statements in the latter’s communication, which, it is stated, “give an erroneous impression.” Reference was made by Mr. Saito representative of the Nippon1,335 words
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Article262 1937-03-04 12 S.S. “MATSUMOTO MARU” from Japan China via Singapore sails today for Havre, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg. S.S. “ARGUN MARU” from Singapore, Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “JUNA” from Moulmein. Sails 6th. for Victoria Point etc. S.S. “RAJULA” from Madras sails today for P. S’ham and Singapore. S.S. “MATA HART’262 words
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Article734 1937-03-04 12 A Former Cunard White Star Commander Known to thousands of Atlantic vova* eurs, one of the most popular Cunard White Star commanders Liei Commander J. W. Binks, R.D., R.n r has been made the president-elect of th. Royal Naval Reserve Officers’ Club, an* thus succeeding a notable734 words
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Miscellaneous985 1937-03-04 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. nn D a a i v a TRANSMISSION 2 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. A recital by A. Campbell Murdoch (baritone). Love that’s OSH 21.47 Me/'8 (13.97 m. True Will Live for Ever (Handel). My GSG 17.79985 words
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Miscellaneous85 1937-03-04 12 CALCUTTA Station VUC broadcasts on a wavelength of 49..'0 metre* (6,109 kc.l. TODAY 7.16 p.m.—Talk: “Anatomy of Melodies.” 7.31 Talk. 7.sl—News bulletin in Bengali. 8.11 —News bulletin in English. 8.31 An Interview: “Buying a Used Oar.” B.46—“Words and Music.” A Radio Revue. 9.46 p.m.—Time signal. Close down. TOMORROW 5.51 p.m.—News85 words
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Advertisement750 1937-03-04 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Dae (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London S. AGAMEMNON Mara., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow Mar 5 Mur 31 3. DIOMED L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Hull A Swansea. Mar 12 Apr. 7 A. SARPEDON Mars.,750 words
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Advertisement718 1937-03-04 13 P&O PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S/S "RAJULA" SAILING THURSDAY. 4th MARCH Peninsular and Oriental SN. Co., under .Penang. Teluk Anson, Port Swettenhaafe 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. 5 due Penang 1937718 words
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Miscellaneous983 1937-03-04 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES Ml POM 5-35 ***** down ■vlfVWlvl 6,i5 Call DJB DJN DJE German, folk Station in Batavia broadcasts on the fol--owing wavelengths: ncert of H^ht muaic 10.50 a.m—1.50 p.m YDA 6,040 7.20 News in English. kcjs (49.67 m.) and YDB 11,860 kc|s. 735 Ooncert of E S ht music983 words
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Article797 1937-03-04 14 TOTAL OF 152 HORSES ENTERED A total of 152 horses have been entered for the Selangor Turf dub Spring Meeting Und the racing days are March 13, 17 and 20. There will be a card of nine events each day. dass 1 horses will have two runs.797 words
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Article497 1937-03-04 14 Victory By Innings And 200 Runs FULL SCORES IN FINAL TEST The following are the full scores in the Fifth and final Test match concluded at Melbourne yesterday, which Australia won by an innings and 200 runs. At the close of play on Tuesday England had497 words
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Article69 1937-03-04 14 —Reuter Home Soccer Results London, March 3. Two mutches were played in the first division of the English soccer league today. Playing on home ground Brentford were beaten by Grimsby by the odd goal in five, while Everton trounced Leeds to the tree of seven goals—Reuter - 69 words
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Article228 1937-03-04 14 33 MATCHES The following are the 1937 cricket fixtures of the Chinese Recreation Club. Home teams are mentioned first: March 6: C.R.C. “A” v. P.R.C. "A”. 14: C.R.C. v. P.F.S. 26: C.R.C. v. Eastern Smelting Club. April 2: P.R.C. "A” v. C.R.C. “A.” 4: C.R.C. v. Indian228 words
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Article47 1937-03-04 14 Reuter. FOURTH ROUND DRAW Following is the draw for the fourth round of the Scottish Cup to be played on March 13:— Celtic vs Duns or Motherwell. Morton or Partick vs Queen of South. St. Mirren vs Clyde or Dundee. Hamilton or Hearts vs Aberdeen.Reuter. - 47 words
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Advertisement28 1937-03-04 14 IRONITE (REGISTERED TRADE MARK) for DUSTLESS. WATERPROOF GREASEPROOF CONCRETE PAVING AND FLOORING. The simple application of humite will give you this. So/e Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. PENANG. IV.PS.28 words
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Miscellaneous79 1937-03-04 14 ELYSEE CABARET TONIGHT Dancing from 9 p.m. to Midniaht 4 COUPONS FOR $l.OO. 9 FOR $2.00. TEA DANCE TOMORROW 6 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. ELYSEE will again introduce A NEW ORIGINAL NOVELTY ON SATURDAY NIGHT! WATCH FOR OUR SENSATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1 WVWVMAMWWWWVWVVVWM 11 <- 1 J Penang Choral Dramatic Society79 words
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Article, Illustration897 1937-03-04 15 America Will Not Win PLENTY OF “MATERIAL” IN ENGLAND Dallas. AMERICA will not win the Davis Cup —Miss Dorothy Round of England can beat Miss Alice Marble of the United States any time they step on to the same court —and playing tennis for897 words
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Article258 1937-03-04 15 Medical Health Services Club's Tourney (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Feb. 26. The following are the results in the Negri Sembilan State Medical and Health Services Club’s bandminton tournament MEN’S SINGLES A. Chelliah beat S. Thilliampalam 7—15, 15—8, 15 —6; Lee Kee Siong beat Harun bin Abdul Ghani258 words
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Article311 1937-03-04 15 P.G.A. Proposal London. Many leading players have supported the Professional Golfers Association's proposal to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St. Andrew’s, that private caddies should be abolished and fees paid to club carriers limited to 10s. a day. Commander R. C. T.311 words
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Article124 1937-03-04 15 Port Dickson R. C.'s Decision (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. March 2. “The club continues to be a popular as ever and all out-door activities are wel’ encouraged. It is a matter of regret that our credit balance is slowly but surely diminishing and at this124 words
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Article99 1937-03-04 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, March 3. The stage has been set for the first boxing promotion by the management of the new Coronation Park at Taiping on Sunday and a new ring has been erected on the vacant space facing the Cantonese Opera inside the Park. A99 words
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Article141 1937-03-04 15 Fighters Must Wait Until Told To "Box On" The British Boxing Board of Contro’ has announced that, in future, referees must warn Boxers that when they are called together for a caution concerning one. or both, they must not continue anti the order “box on”141 words
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Article136 1937-03-04 15 First, Second And Third In Jumping Contest Chamonix, Feb. 15. Norwegians garnered the main honours in the w'orld ski-jumping championship disputed yesterday in Chamonix, France where the International ski contest is now in progress amid the beautiful aJnine scenery of the popular French Winter resort.136 words
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Article592 1937-03-04 15 A £l.OOO BET MARCEL THIL TO RETIRE NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS FORM 20 GOALS FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE SEASONS pOUR of South Africa’s best amateur golferg are to arrive in England shortly for a golfing tour. They are admittedly four of the very best that could be found592 words
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Advertisement554 1937-03-04 15 Vigour of Youfh Restored By Doctor's Prescription Glands Stimulated to Vital Action Without Operation Work The First Day prepared in strict accordance with the of complete satisfaction or they cost nothJp*British and United States pharmacopoeia, j ng Get Vi-Tabs from your chemist today. ■K starts work the very first day.554 words
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Article327 1937-03-04 16 Weak London, March 3. Yesterday Rise or Fall ■M. 1 1M444 115% 4 px.. ***** S 122% 102% Bml U*. Ass. (Unite) 10% Fnri«Bttei M A H 35% Amu. (Ml pA) 9% Gt Western Ord. 58% Ena. Pec. ($25) V Chartered Bank (£5) 16% «JL Bank ($125)327 words
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Article122 1937-03-04 16 London, March 3. RUBBER Easy. Spot 103 buyers 10 sellers. AprfliJune 10} J buyers 10 {g sellers. •JulyjSept. 10 g buyers 11 sellers. Oct.lDec. 10? g buyers 11 s sellers. A'ew York: 21.60 cts. ■United Kingdom Stocks London 26.562 tons Liverpool 37,231 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam.122 words
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Article210 1937-03-04 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today:— TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampat s|4i 5(9 Ayer Weng 1.70 1.775 Ayer Hitam 24|3 25(3 Batu Selangor 1.64 1.675 Hong Fatts £54 1.575 Jelapang 31(6 32(6 Johan 29 325 Jelebu 1.275 1325 K. Kamunting 10|3 10(6210 words
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Article112 1937-03-04 16 London on Previously Latest Faris 105 964 105 964 New York 4.88 Montreal 4.89 4.89 Brussels 29.025 29.02 Geneva 21.43 J 21.425 Amsterdam 8.921 8.92 g Milan 925 924 Berlin 12.151 12.151 Athens 5475 sellers 5475 sellers Bucharest 670 sellers 670 sellers Buenos Aires 175 unquoted Monte Video112 words
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Article116 1937-03-04 16 TIN:— YESTERDAY TODAY Tendon—(Spot) £245.10.0 £255 10 0 Ixxndoa—(3 months) £246.10.0 £254 5 0 Singapore $124.371 si 27 00 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.— (Sundried) $8.40 BLACK PEPPER $11.25 RUBBER 's’» iOiSd IOJd aimranore- Snot 2l5c(G) Singapore- Spot 363 c 3 6ic March 36|c 36gc April/June 37Jc116 words
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Article145 1937-03-04 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO TIN:— Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatt 1.55 1.60 Jelebu 1.273 1-30 Klang River 2.025 2.075 Kuchai 1.725 1.773 Lukut 1.323 1-373 North Taiping 1.025 1-05 Rahman Hyd. 1.423 1473 Rantau Ordy. 1.60 1.623 Rantau Pref. 1.60 1.62 J Taiping 1.023 1.05 Uul Klang 1.373145 words
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Article255 1937-03-04 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.10 Bassetts -9256 -95 Batu Lintangs 1.50 1.55 Bedfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.475 1 525 Brogas 1.17 J 1.22 J Indragiris 1.723 1.80 Jerams 1.275 1.321 Lunas 2.40 2.50 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .275 M. Pindas 1.825 1.90 Mentakabs .521 .55255 words
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Article156 1937-03-04 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 5(3 5|73 Asams 34(0 35(0 Hong Fatts 1.55 1.60 Jelapangs 31(6 3216 Johans 28 32 Katus 2410 2416 K. Lanjuts 26|4J 26|10a Kuala Kampars 17|0 17|6 Laruts 15(101 16(41 Lukuts 1-35 1.39 Norths 1.00 1.05 Puchongs 27(6 28(0 Pungahs 27(3 27(9156 words
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Article222 1937-03-04 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today:— TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 5(3 5(73 Asams 34 0 35 Oex Bangrins 23 6 24 6 Batu Selangors 1.65 1.68 Hong Fatts 1.55 1.58 Hongkongs 34 0 35 0 Idris 13(6 14.3 Jelebus 31 9 32222 words
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Article103 1937-03-04 16 Following are the outputs of the various Malayan tin mines during the month of February:— North Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. 372 piculs, 542 hours, 58,000 cubic yds. Klang River Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. 116 piculs, 544 hours, 90.000 cubic yds. Rantau Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. No. 1103 words
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Advertisement415 1937-03-04 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPU N. V. (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM WITH BBANCmiB IM ROTTERDAM AND THE HAGUE HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EASI BATAVIA Br&nches throughout the Dutch Eas Indies and to the Straits Settlements India. China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS: The National Provincial415 words
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Advertisement526 1937-03-04 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised £3 000 omr v Capital Subscribed £i 80aota’ Reserve Fund and Rest £l’247’BB<. Capital Paid Up £1,050,0» BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Calrncatto. Chairman. Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K.C.B.n Sir Thanas Smith, Kt., J.M. Ryrie, Esq.,526 words
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