Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 March 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-03-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 58. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY. MARCH 11, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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651 1937-03-11 1 Scheme 7 o Ensure Non-Intervention RESPONSIBILITIES OF BRITISH SHIPS THE duties of British observers in Spain and the responsibilities of British ships in Spanish waters under the scheme of supervision, agreed upon by 27 governments, to ensure the application of the Non-Intervention Agreement, were.—British Radio. - 651 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-03-11 1 An incident from a flood area after re rent heavy rain at Ashford, Middlesex, last i eek.23 words
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Article343 1937-03-11 1 Not The Function Of Sanitary Board MR. HANDS INTERVIEWED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. March. 10. “The relief of destitution has nqver been a particular function of the Sanitary Board,” declared Mr. John Hands, M.C.H.. in an interview with the Pinang Gazette representative, today, when shown343 words
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Article91 1937-03-11 1 FIGHT BEGINS OVER ROOSEVELT PROPOSALS Washington, March 11. The real fight over President Roosevelt’s proposals to increase judges of the Supreme Court began today when the Senate Judiciary Committee considered the proposals. The Attorney-General, Mr. Cummings, who is urging the adoption of the proposals. Wis cosely91 words
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Article54 1937-03-11 1 mit of operation of flying boats.—British Radio. British Experiments Likely In May London, March 10. Sir Philip Sassoon, replying to a Commons question said that in the North Atlantic it was hoped to commence experimental flights towards end of May, if flying conditions in Newfoundland would permit ofmit of operation of flying boats.—British Radio. - 54 words
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Article50 1937-03-11 1 The Merchantile Bank of India, Ltd., Penang, advise that they have received the following telegram from their London office:“Final dividend recommended less income tax of 6% making 12% for the year. Amount carried forward. £172,000. Written off landed house property a/c £20,000 to contingencies a/c £25,000”.50 words
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Article51 1937-03-11 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Wednesday. A fire scare was raised in Taiping yesterday w'hen a lallang patch adjoining Messrs. Harper Gilfillan and Company’s rubber godown at Station Road was set ablaze as the result of la spark from a passing engine. There was no damage to51 words
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Article56 1937-03-11 1 ,—Reuter Freighter Stopped By Rebel Warship The Hague, March 11. The Captain of the Dutch freighter, S&rookerk, sailing from Rotterdam to the East, has cabled stating a Franco warship ordered him to Ceuta. The Dutch Charge df Affaires at Tangier has emphatically protested against the Seizure of Dutch,—Reuter - 56 words
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Article50 1937-03-11 1 —Reuter. London, March 10. The following were the results of League matches: FIRST DIVISION Arsenal 1, Liverpool 0. Huddersfield 1. West Bromwich 1. Preston 3. Grimsby 2. SECOND DIVISION Bradford City 2, Tottenham H. 2. SCOTTISH CUP—THIRD ROUND At Edinburgh, Motherwell beat Duns by 5 goals to 2.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article26 1937-03-11 1 Reuter. London, March 10. In the Cup replay between Sunderland and Wolverhampton the scores were two all after extra time had been played.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article70 1937-03-11 1 —Reuter. IRON STEEL QUOTA TO REMAIN London, March 10. Dr. Burgin, for the Board of Trade, de dined to accept the suggestion in a House of Commons question that the quota regulation of iron and steel imports should be suspended in view of the shortage in iron and—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article123 1937-03-11 1 —Reuter. NEW CONSTITUTION BILL BEFORE DAIL London. Mirch 10. The New Constitution Bill, which Mr. de Valera proposes to place before his people, in a referendum, -after it had been approved by Parliament, was formally imtioduced in the Dell. It is understood that the referendum will be—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article43 1937-03-11 1 From Our Own Correspondent! Taiping. Wednesday. His Excellency Monseigneur Prunier Bishop of Salem, South India, is expected Shortly in Taiping on u mission and will be preaching in Tamil at St. Louis Church, Kota load, front March li to 2L43 words
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Article77 1937-03-11 1 —Reuter 70,000 Men Ore Strike NEW YORK, MARCH 10THE WAR IN THE UNITED STATE* INDUSTRIAL FRONT CONTINUES. The Chrysler officials have filed a sutS against United Automobile Workers for aa injunction to evacuate sit down strikes* from existing plants where 6 5,000 have been rendered idle.—Reuter - 77 words
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Article42 1937-03-11 1 -Reuter., Welsh Regiment Beat Prince Of Wales Volunteers Aldershot, March Iff In the Army Rugby Cup Final the First Welsh Regiment at Belfast defeated the First Prince of Wales Voltixr teers at Dover by 13 points to 7.—Reuter..-Reuter., - 42 words
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Advertisement16 1937-03-11 1 AH CIIEONGI No. 47. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement130 1937-03-11 1 Hello Everybody I THE CORONATION IS NIGH. Everywhere citizens are preparing lor he forthcoming celebrations. For a really magnificent and gorgeous celebration we need super -skilful decoration and preparation. Come along! Prepare the celebration earlier. For 4r<4i ♦miiMinS'. or anv O’her acresiory display necessities, please ronstffr u«. We are specialists130 words
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692 1937-03-11 2 Bid To Explore Unknown Jungle HEN the Queen Mary docked at Southampton last week one of Wher passengers, Errol Flynn, the film actor, began his attempt to secure the help of British explorers in searching the jungles of Brazil for Paul Redfern,692 words
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150 1937-03-11 2 Naval Officers Chosen Captain Malcolm H. S. Macdonald, D. 5.0., R.N. (retired), has been appointed administrator of the observers who will supervise the' Portuguese frontier of Spain to prevent Liny volunteers or war material going across it. All the observers on this150 words
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Article, Illustration43 1937-03-11 2 Misa Barbara Mary Palmer, who is soon to marry Mr. Godfrey Tearle, the actor, Mr. Tearle* s second wife died last May. Miss Palmer is an act r ess. and is the daughter of Mr. Eric Palmer, of Reading.43 words
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Article129 1937-03-11 2 Italian Consul Assaulted At Gibraltar Gibraltar, Feb. 26. A street disturbance following an argument aroused by the wearing of the revival badges of the “hammer and sickle” and the “fasces” hid its sequel in the police court here today when Aurelio Bellido. a 19-yeex-old British native129 words
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Article106 1937-03-11 2 Lease In New Guinea Tokio. A suggestion that Japan should approach the Dutch Government for permission to lease Dutch New Guinea was made in the Lower House of the Diet recently. A non-aggression pact with Holland was aLso proposed. The Premier, Gen. Hyashi, replied that the106 words
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Article170 1937-03-11 2 Romance has set its seal on the grim drama of the Tunisian desert, in which two years ago Lieut. Pierre Cabanes shot Colonel Gaillon, his commanding officer. The young and handsome lieutenant intervened in a quarrel between the colonel and his wife, and after the170 words
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Article231 1937-03-11 2 Esmond Romiily And A Peer's Daughter The Foreign Office have asked British Consular officials at Bilbao and Bordeaux to endeavour to discover the whereabouts of the Hon. Jessica Lucy Freeman-Mit-I’ord, aged 19. and Mr. Esmond Romiily, aged 18. Mr. Romiily is a nephew of231 words
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Advertisement646 1937-03-11 2 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams “Gazette” Penang. Singapore Office i Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central 3608 —3609 Tel: Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION646 words
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Advertisement664 1937-03-11 2 NOTICES RANTAU TIN DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND NOTICE is hereby given that a dividend of 6% (No. 12) representing a pari passu distribution of profits in respect of the year ending the 31st of July 1937 on the issue of 850,000 6% Cumulative664 words
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Advertisement160 1937-03-11 2 NOTICE It is hereby notified that no applications in respect of the present quarter for the transfer of export credits between Producers and from Registered Exporters to Licensed Dealers will be entertained after the 25th March, 1937. 2. Every endeavour will be made to complete transfers applied for on or160 words
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Advertisement151 1937-03-11 2 W.PS. 36 RTWS PILLS, )L STEEL 1 ertain for all Female :s. Every lady should I ix in the house. j The i •OWN DISPENSARY 1 Uih Street, Penang. fcjSSra SkSBI IT CURLS CLEANSES In case of any difficulty write disect to JOSEPH TRAVERS' SONS LTD Gingapcre Penang Kuala Lump151 words
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Article106 1937-03-11 3 —Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain Most Likely Successor London, March 10. It is now definitely though unofficially rated that Mr. Stanley Baldwin will retire from the Premiership immediately after Whitsun presumably about May 26 as the Premier’s engagement list for the preceding week is full, including a dinner—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article441 1937-03-11 3 Ruthless Attack "Break-Through" Moscow, Feb. 27. The Red Army chiefs are counting on two main factors for victory should Russia go to war. These are: Constant attack and an eventual rapid break-through, led by tanks and cavalry; ?tnd Revolutionary risings in the enemy's rear, •combined with441 words
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456 1937-03-11 3 15,000 Italians Reported To Be Helping FURTHER ADVANCE OVER TWO-MILE FRONT London, March 10. The insurgents are confidently advancing towards Madrid on the north-east and south-east sectors according to messages from Salamanca and Avila respectively. Marching on Guadalajara they advanced a further ten miles over.—Reuter. - 456 words
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Article44 1937-03-11 3 .—Reuter. Nanking, March 10. Mr. Kung the chief Chinese delegate to the Coronation has tentatively arranged to go to London aboard the Victoria which is sailing on April 2. Mr. Jheng-Liu the Director of National Health Administration will accompany him.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article169 1937-03-11 3 -BOW. IMPORTANT NEW PLANS London, March. 10. Important new plans affecting the future of industry were revealed |n the House of Commons last night. These were the setting up of a commission for the location of industry and problems raised by continued extension of London.-BOW. - 169 words
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214 1937-03-11 3 .—8.0. W. Former Viceroy On Its Significance London, March 10. Lord Halifax, Lord Privy Seal, in a speech from the chair at a meeting of the East India Association, said that the success of the Congress Party in provincial elections just completed in India.—8.0. W. - 214 words
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Article59 1937-03-11 3 < From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Mlirch 10. The Premier after six day’s absence owing to il-health re-appeared in the Assembly yesterday. Interviewed bv the Siamese press he said that after four years’ devoted duty to his party he is looking forward to a rest particularly )i59 words
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81 1937-03-11 3 —Reuter. Sale Of Kaffirs And American Securities Monday, March 10. French sales of Kaffirs and American securities, the latter explaining weakness of the dollar, in terms of sterling is interpreted as the first signs of French repatriation. Everyone is awaiting to know the terms of—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article70 1937-03-11 3 —Reuter. French Airmen's Bid For £3.000 Prize Le Bourget, March 10. The French airmen Pissavy and Cornet took off at 12.40 p.m. in an attempt to fly to Tokio within 100 hours of their departure and so gain the Air Ministry’s prize of—Reuter. - 70 words
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Article73 1937-03-11 3 Sir H. Gullett Resigns Camberra, March 10 A sensation has been caused by the resignation of Sir Henry Gullett, minister directing negotiations for trade treaties. It is understood that it followed sharp difference of opinion in the trade policy at the Cabinet meeting. Mr. Lyons states that73 words
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369 1937-03-11 3 British Wireless. London, March 9. In a speech in which he explained and defended Government’s proposals for the amendment and extension of special measures of rehabilitation already applied to regions where particularly severe unemployment obtains, the Minister of Labour was able to announce inBritish Wireless. - 369 words
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Advertisement79 1937-03-11 3 MecMc/ne for all Climate* niLCol lisirowDgt There is iffWHI Substitute. Act» like a charm’ in Check» and arrest» DIARRHOEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. CT/lM A null I e The reliable Family remedy for C ULS INFLUENZA, COUGHS, COLD» CATARRH, ASTHMA, RROHCRITIS. CHOLERA and A tru» palliative In DYSENTERY Neuralgia, Gout,79 words
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Advertisement223 1937-03-11 3 AIR FILLED COTSHEETS INSURE YOUR BABIES H FAITH urn comfort BYUSINCONW C A i PURE RUBBER COTSHEETS, for UTILITY and HYGIENE cosy AND WARM SOFT AND LICHT YET DURABLE IN ATTRACTIVE COLOURS, EASILY WASHABLE. SIZE INDISPENSIBLE IN THE NURSERY SIZE 18 X 30 INCHES Obtainable in a number of 24223 words
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1571 1937-03-11 4 Many Present At Farewell Service A farewell Service W’as conducted by the Rev. E.G. Proctor at St. Mark’s Church, Butterworth, for Mr. A.C. Stone (Hon. Lay Reader) and Mrs. Stone (Sacristan and Hon. Sec. and Treasurer of the C.W. A on March 7 at 6.301,571 words
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Article751 1937-03-11 4 LT. R. BENNETT TAKES UP NEW DUTIES Lieut R. J- M. Bennett has taken command of the F.M.S.V.F. Signal Company during the on leave to Europe of Lieut. W. Gilliam. Capt. C. J. Veevers of the 112 Punjab Regiment has gone on Jong leave. The many friends751 words
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Article53 1937-03-11 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok. March 9 Arrangements are being made with the consent of the Straits and Malay States Governments again to permit the export of succulent Siam rice-fed porkers commencing March 12. following resumption of export until further notice. Pigs will only be53 words
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363 1937-03-11 4 SURVIVORS EXIST ON CREEK WATER Sydney, March 3. The mystery of the Australian air liner missing since Feb. 19 has been solved. The burned-out wreckage has been found in the mountain wilds on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Besides it were two363 words
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Advertisement711 1937-03-11 4 Acid In Your Blood Kills Health and Vigour Kidneys Usually lo Blame There is nothing that can bo quickly un- to stay there unless the Kidneys function dennine your health, strength and energy properly. an excess of Acid in your Blood. Every Chemists and doctors in over 35 different time711 words
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Advertisement88 1937-03-11 4 1 ste i w-W I TOSCA I L RHINEGOLD Eau de Cologne. A poem of I |i de Cologne enchants by glorious fragrance, delightfully W its sparkling cheerfulness. Sweet captivating in its charming in- cool as modern vouth itself, dividuality. Intensely feminine, and buoyant, fashionable mysterious and romantic. and vivacioU88 words
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1013 1937-03-11 5 Perak Turf Club Has Another Successful Year 20 PONY GRIFFINS ORDERED FOR JULY MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, March 10. Mr. E. C. Watson who presided at the annual general meeting of the Perak Turf Club which was held at Ipoh yesterday,1,013 words
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Article113 1937-03-11 5 Count Inherits A French Castle A French nobleman, employed as a housepaintei* and paper-hanger in Canada, has just inherited half an estate estimated at from £3,800,000 to £4,760,000. He is Count Richard Dumanoir Dejuaye, of Westmeath, Ontario. The rest of the estate goes to his brother Carl,113 words
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Article116 1937-03-11 5 Champagne For Girl Dancers Omer Girard, lumberjack evangelist, who bought champagne for dancing-girls with money he stole from victims of his murders, was hanged at Hull, Quebec, last week. His victims were Leon Leclerc. 84-years-old head of a religious society, his wife, and their friend, 72-years-old Alfred116 words
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Article73 1937-03-11 5 London, March 9. A Memorandum on the Board of Education estimates shows they are based on an assumed attendance in public elementary schools of 4,553,000. The cost, per pupil, of elementary education for a year works out at £l5. Ils. M. The memorandum states, the total expenditure73 words
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892 1937-03-11 5 Official Minutes Minutes of a meeting of the General Committee held at the Offices of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, the 16th day of February 1937, at 5.15 p.m. Present: —Mr. T. C. Martine (Presi- j dent) in the Chair, Mr. N. Raghavan, Mr.892 words
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Article105 1937-03-11 5 British Continental-British Airways An agreement was signed recently for an amalgamation of British Continental Airways with British Airways, Ltd. The latter company was registered as a private company in September 30, 1935, as Allied British Airways, Ltd. Its name was subsequently changed, and it was converted into a105 words
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Article122 1937-03-11 5 High Commissioner Catches A Crook Thirty years ago Mr. W.J. Jordan, New Zealand’s High Commissioner, tramped London’s streets as a policeman, and learned all the tricks of city crooks. Recently he made use of that knowledge. An international crook called on Mr. Jordan and said he expected122 words
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Article65 1937-03-11 5 £200,000 Fraud Charges Dar-es-salaam (Tanganyika), Mar. 1. Esmail Hasmani, the young Indian merchant who entertained the Aga Khan lavishly on his Elast African tour and for whose arrest on a charge of fraud a warrant was subsequently issued, has been arrested. The prosecution indicated that there65 words
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Article84 1937-03-11 5 Judges in Saskatchewan, Canada, who gave judgment against and then appealed to the Privy Council against their own decision. lost their appeal. The Lieutenant-Governor of the Province referred to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal the question whether the judges were liable to pay provincial income tax84 words
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Advertisement9 1937-03-11 5 IT IS 7/Wj CHOCOLATE BUT IT’S I WHITE/ u9 words
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609 1937-03-11 6 Open To Air Attack Safe From The Sea AIR COMMODORE ON THE MANOEUVRES WEAKNESSES in the defences of Singapore against air attack, a statement that the verdict of impregnability following the recent manoeuvres was only to be expected, and the effect of the609 words
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162 1937-03-11 6 CHARGE OF CHEATING MB W. C. Fredick, an Australian, who at the end of a preliminary inqury was charged with having cheated Claude St. Ouen by dishonestly inducing him to deliver to him a sum of $25 on Nov. 30, 1936, was yesterday committed162 words
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Article103 1937-03-11 6 L;m Teong Chuan a Chinese, was sentenced to three days’ imprisonment by Mr. H. Watson in the Penang Middle Court yesterday for loitering <at McNair Street at 4 a.m. on March 4. The accused was found ■■loitering at McNair Street at 4 a.m. on March 4103 words
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210 1937-03-11 6 EURASIAN GETS ONE MONTH Remarking that he had committed a serious offence, Mr. H. Watson sentenced Chew Fook Weng, a Eurasian, to one month’s rigorous imprisonment in addition to one year’s police superision in the Penang Middle Court yesterday for having attempted trespass on the210 words
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Article114 1937-03-11 6 The death occurred yesterday of Mrs. A. K. Saravanamuthu, at the residence of her son. Dr. E. S. Alfred of the District Hospital, Klang. The funeral will take place today at 5.30 p.m. Two other sons of the deceased are Dr. S. S. Rajanayagam, Deputy114 words
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Article710 1937-03-11 6 Miss Stella Moya Tells Her Story (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 1. “I have never looked for anything. Things have just come my way and I propose to let life go on like that.” Thus replied Miss Stella Moya, daughter of Dr. Yau Ah710 words
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Article145 1937-03-11 6 Tongkang Coolie Gets 2 Weeks' Imprisonment A tongkang coolie, Lira Ban Seng was sentenced to two weeks’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday for causing hurt to Lim Kim Hee on Feb. 22. Evidence was given by the145 words
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Article195 1937-03-11 6 Bedong M. U. Beat Recreation Club GAME MARRED BY FOUL PLAY From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, March 9. The Bedong Medical Union defeated the Bedong Recreation Club today oa the Sungei Patani Ground by five goals to one in the second league match. The game195 words
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Advertisement186 1937-03-11 6 SHE IS NEVER TIRED NOW A tribute to Clotabs Does this climate make you tired, depressed and thoroughly run down If you are burdened by a constant ‘tirefi feeling’ do as this Singapore resident du* and try Clotabs, the little tasteless tablet» that are rich in the energising vitamins of186 words
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Miscellaneous187 1937-03-11 6 A PICTURE WORTH YOUR WHILE TO SEE! Windsor WHERE ONLY THE BEST IS SHOWN. 6-00 TONIGHT 9-15 Again—We Offer Another Super TAMIL TALKIE "KRISHNA NARATHI" with Miss N. M. SUNDARAMBAL, Miss T.S. VELAMBAL, Miss TH AR A BAI, Mr. K. B. SREENIVASAN, Mr. K. V. VYTHINATHEIR, Etc. Songs Music Laughter187 words
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Miscellaneous81 1937-03-11 6 Opened With Packed Houses Yesterday! Royal Home For Better Entertainment 6.30 Tonight 9.30 A Magnificent GRAND-VIEW Production! The Greatest CANTONESE TALKIE Ever Produced! NG CHOE FUAN Miss WONG MUN LEA "LAY HUA LOK” with HO TYE SOR WONG SOW NIN and other talented stars. Superb Acting! Hilarious Fun Laughter! Full81 words
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Miscellaneous69 1937-03-11 6 QUEEN Another Grand Double-Feature Attraction! TOGETHER WITH A The world's greatest action star! RICHARD TALMADGE a mile-a-minute melodrama “STEP ON IT” CARL lAEMMLE PRESENTS with LOIS WILDE, ROGER WILLIAM, GEORGE WALSH HFa 1 I T and others! ThriH a ,i dic,cs deat, de,yin9 s,unts! XOIIWSr/ If it’s Action you want—69 words
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3426 1937-03-11 7 President’s Speech 7o Government Servants THE BENEFIT OF THRIFT •»JHE decline in membership appeared to be chiefly due to the number of members becoming subject to Wage Earners Administration Orders. With reference to these, I should like to say that only a3,426 words
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Advertisement55 1937-03-11 7 NOW TRY CHOCOLATE! wish -WHAT IS IT?” Th« CkxcUte that took England by storm it now on talo hero. White as milk» creamy as «ream, made with more full “IT SMELLS LIKE ,v,r nt chcc<,late CHOCOLATE!’!. before. And the flavour— mm-m I! j) NESTLE'S •ssmfilm star stamp in every bar55 words
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Article596 1937-03-11 8 THE virtues of thrift were extolled in Penang yesterday. The occasion was the thirteenth annual general meeting of the Government Servants Co-operative Thrift and Society, presided over by Mr. W. C. Taylor, M.C.S. A report of the meeting, which appears elsewhere in this issue, tells us596 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article139 1937-03-11 8 To the Editor. Sir, —In your issuy today Mr. H. O. Baker, hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Penang Choral and Dramatic Society, gives, as a partial excuse for the late arrivals for "Ways and Means” the break-down of a bell and invites me to withdraw my remarks!139 words
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Article63 1937-03-11 8 To the Editor, SW—Your Muslim Correspondent is wrong in saying that the Boria celebrations will take place this year in the middle of the Mohammedan mdnth of Sofar. It should be the middle of Muharram. The celebrations will start on Wednesday, March 24 and will extend up to63 words
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Article616 1937-03-11 8 Mr. D. A. Mackay Leaving on Furlough—First Opposed C. AL A. Standard Cables -Now in Favour-Cocktail Party at Volunteer Headquarters MR. D. A, Mackay, works manager of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., Penang, a member of the Municipal Commission, etc., will leave Penang on Saturday by the616 words
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Article406 1937-03-11 8 A Hobby —With Scissors And Paste A PAIR of scissors, a stoutly bound book, and your newspapers and magazines can add indefinitely to the interest of your hobbies, whether they are aeroplanes, ships, stamps, cookery or needle work. You may have books on all the subjects that interest you, but406 words
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Advertisement49 1937-03-11 8 WTWWCHTItA Highly Recommended by the Medical Profession for their health giving properties. SPECIALLY PACKED FOR THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tins IDEAL for Growing Children, Adults and Old People. Stocked by All High Class Provision Dealers. Sole Apenfo Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd. PENANG, IpuK Singapore and Kuala Laanpur. SSWtVAWaWa*.49 words
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Miscellaneous17 1937-03-11 8 TIDE TABLE HIGH low TODAY 6.05 p. m. TOMORROW 12.10 a.m. 6.20 a.m. 12.10 p.m. 6.40 p.m.17 words
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Article1448 1937-03-11 9 Air-Conditioned Coach Is “Wonderful” IMPRESSIONS OF PENANGIPOH TRIP (By A Pinang Gazette Reporter) REAL comfort and luxury. How often;does one come across these things in this part of the world. After travelling for five hours in the air-conditioned coach, put in regular service on the1,448 words
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Article144 1937-03-11 9 Now At Colombo IDEA WHICH ORIGINATED AT SINGAPORE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, March, 4. An idea which originated at the Singapore Club’s dinner given to Sir Julien Cahn a few years ago has afforded Ceylon the opportunity of seeing Sir Julien’s first visiting cricket team144 words
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Article, Illustration44 1937-03-11 9 Little John Dainson, who was born in India two years ago, and 1«? therefore having his first sight of England, is safely parked in father's kit bag on arrival at Southampton, with detachments of troops on the troopship “Dorsetshire” from India44 words
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Article217 1937-03-11 9 The Funeral The funeral took place yesterday evening at the Pulau Tikus Cemetery of Mrs. Olivia Rodrigues, wife of Mr. C .R. Rodrigues, of the Penang Harbour Board. Deceased had passed away the previous day after a long illness. She was 66. Besides her husband217 words
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Article176 1937-03-11 9 AIR MAIL. (EASTBOUND IMPERIAL AIR MAIL) The Eastbound Imperial Aircraft (due Penang today) is 24 hours behind schedule. OUTWARD MAIL A mail for Mergui. Moulmein and Tavoy by the s.s. Krian will close at 9.00 a.m. tomorrow. A mail for Ceylon by the s.s. Diomed will176 words
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Advertisement106 1937-03-11 9 I <rwi VBUI ▼ONICPOOD«| I qSffcMtlb <aS riißibl W —ar— I PERAK TURF CLUB Easter Skye Meeting 1937 SATURDAY, 27th. MARCH 1937 MONDAY. 29th. MARCH 1937 ENTRIES CLOSE AT 3 P.M. ON MONDAY, 22nd. MARCH 1937 The Subscription for Visiting Members be MEN $5 LADIES $2 Meetin or any day106 words
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Advertisement157 1937-03-11 9 Latch 8 Ba tchelor WIRE ROPES PATENTEES of and ORIGINATORS OF PLOUGH and EXTRA PLOUGH STEEL WIRES LOCKED COIL FLATTENED CONCENTRIC STRAND ROPES S°* e Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS WWW LIMITED PENANG. MaaMMMBIaBaMHMBaaBaMaBBaiaaiaBMaBaaMMBHBaBaaBMa w MMa w* W.P.S. E. O. HOTEL PEHAHG. I 1 TONIGHT I DINNER DANCE ft j SATURDAY DINNER157 words
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Article1389 1937-03-11 10 COMMODITY SHIPPING SHARES RECOMMENDED Rise In Raw Material Prices (From Our Own Correspondent.) v London, Feb. Zo. THE depression created by the prospect of higher taxation under the Government’s £1,500.000,000 five-year rearmament plan became intense at the beginning of this week There was comparatively heavy1,389 words
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Article279 1937-03-11 10 N.I. ONLY AVAILABLE SOURCE OF SUPPLY (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 19. Aftei’ the recent consistent advance in commodities, a nervous tendency developed in most markets, and the price of copra has receded more in sympathy with the decline in other oil seeds, than from weakness279 words
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Article141 1937-03-11 10 Following are the outputs of rubber for Feburary of the various Companies:— lbs. The Yarak Rubber Co., Ltd. 7.3C0 The Ayer Tawah Rubber Plantation Co., Ltd. 53.000 The Sandycroft Rubber Co. Ltd. 24.000 Dindings Rubber Estates Ltd. 43.000 Lesong Tujoh Rubber Estates Ltd. 7.900 Kuala Kangsar Plantations Ltd.141 words
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Article119 1937-03-11 10 The following standard production and orward sales of rubber for 1937 have been announced: Scottish Malayan Estates, standard production, 3,428,132 lb.; forward sales, 400 tons at 8.34 d. Strathmore Rubber, standard production, 1,114,813 lb.; forward sales, 150 tons at 8. lOd. Selangor Oil Palm, standard production, 618,375119 words
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276 1937-03-11 10 Taiping Tin North Taiping To Merge The amalgamation of the interests of Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. and the North Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. has been proposed by the directors of both companies. A circular issued to shareholders states that if the proposal receives the approval of shareholders of276 words
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Advertisement183 1937-03-11 10 ''aw® gMlgi IF HERE’S TO Wf ijjllljjjjSo JlealttHj ----g: v iii i||jL JjjF —y HI i m Health —with the radiant I H; I happy spirits and the good J. -.1 I j looks that it brings, is only aehieved, and kept, one way inner cleanliness I Nature i comes183 words
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Advertisement53 1937-03-11 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: READ53 words
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Article1013 1937-03-11 12 Position Worse Off Than In 1914 INCREASE IN FOREIGN TONNAGE With 2,000 fewer cargo and passenger ships than she had at the outbreak of the Great War, Britain, despite the increased size of existing vessels, is worse off as regards tonnage than she was in 1914.1,013 words
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Article181 1937-03-11 12 S.S. “HELEXUS” from Liverpool sails for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. 5.5. “CATHAY” from London via ports. Sails same dav for Singapore Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe Yokohama. from Singapore via ports. (Sails Friday). 15.5. “GEX. V. D. HEYDEX” for Lho-Seumawe, Sabang, Olehleh, Sigli, Sabang and Lho-Seumawe. TOMORROW S181 words
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Article348 1937-03-11 12 The P. and O. Cathay, outward bound from Europe, arrived here this morning with the following Malayan passengers:— For Penang: Mr. and Mrs. D. Almond. Mr. and Mrs. R. Badenhop, Mr. R. Badenhop Jr., Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Barrett Mr. T. H. Campbell, Miss F. M.348 words
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Article258 1937-03-11 12 REPEAT ORDER FOR AUSTRALIAN OWNERS A repeat order for a cargo steamer of 5,500 tons deadweight for the Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd., was announced recently following the launch of the steamer Bungaree for the same owners at the Stannergate Yard of the Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.,258 words
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Article115 1937-03-11 12 SHE PLAYS FOOTBALL AT 68! Plymouth, Feb. 28. Anonymous letters are pouring in on 6-year-old Mrs. Alice Mary Skilton, of Tunv chapel, near here, because she plays football for the Turnchapel women’s team. ‘T am annoyed at these letters, of them are most abusive,” Mrs. said, “but I do not115 words
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Miscellaneous1661 1937-03-11 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION EMp|M ART)STS To today BROADCAST Tutm in dm the foUowing «XJVSTRANSMISSION 5 I The Daventry programmes always conlengtha: tein many artists from countries within 6.20 a.m.—Big Ben. Bransby Wil- TRANSMISSION 5 the Em P ire but the la'ge number of Emliamd A selection1,661 words
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221 1937-03-11 13 First In Many Years Putting another spoke back into the wheel which crashed when China severed diplomatic relations with the U.S.S.R. nearly ten years ago. the Union Steamship company, agents for the Soviet steamship line Sovtorgfl-ot, has succeeded in acting as brokers between Soviet221 words
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Article161 1937-03-11 13 Nazis' Cheap Cruise Scheme Berlin. A 25,000-ton liner, which is to be used exclusively for taking Nazi workers on cheap holiday cruises, is to be launched in May at the Blohm and Voss works in Hamburg. The ship is called Strength Through Joy and is161 words
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Article97 1937-03-11 13 For Pacific Service Montreal. The Canadian Pacific Railway Co. announces that it intends to construct two new Empress liners for the Pacific service of negotiations between Great Britain. Canada and Australia for a subsidy to permit of competition with the American lines in the Australian and97 words
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Advertisement748 1937-03-11 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vessel*. IAINDuN AND NORTH CONTINENT Due 'in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) I'enang London B. DIOMED L’don, R’dam, H*burg, Hull Swansea. Mar. 12 Apr. 8 A. SARPEDON Mars., L’don, R’dam Glasgow Mar. 19 Apr. 14 GLENOGLE L’don, R’dam, Hamburg, Antwerp Middlesborough.748 words
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Advertisement695 1937-03-11 13 n P and Fft U BRITISH INDIA SINGAPORE. CHINA JAPAN S/S "CATHAY" SAILING THURSDAY, 11th MARCH Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenhanx. contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mall Service s/s WLAN Mar Outwards from London for China695 words
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Miscellaneous808 1937-03-11 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES PARIS CALCUTTA Station Radio-Oolomal. Its call-letters Station VUC broadcasts on a wavelength are: 49.i’0 metres (6,109 kc.). W. L. 19.68 metres T. P. A. TODAY W. L. 25.28 T. P. A. 6 P.M. W U. 25.60 T. P. A. 4 7.l6—Talk: Through Foreign Lands. TnnAY < No “Walking808 words
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Article, Illustration974 1937-03-11 14 Ready Cash Hurt HIS FINE FORM IN RECENT ’(HASES READY CASH, the present Grand National favourite, has hit himself in training and may not run, states a Reuter message dated March 10. The decision will be made on Saturday. His recent form pleased greatly974 words
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Article345 1937-03-11 14 THE LIGHT BLUES ON THE RIVER London, March 1. Weather conditions have been far from Bdnd to the Oxford crew since their arrival jwi the tideway. Although there were intervals of sun- Anne throughout the day, rain fell during tooth the outings, and the345 words
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Article61 1937-03-11 14 P.S.C. v. Commercial Day School The following will represent the Penang Sports Club against the Commercial Day School today on the Esplanade, at 5.15 f>.m. E. Walker; T.A. Maxwell and H.E. Pettier; J.N. Cooley, S.L. McNee and R.N. Elliot; W.G. Cooil, H. Herricane, J-F. Keay. W.G. Colebeck and61 words
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813 1937-03-11 14 Ben eJit OJ Two Doubts Charlton Athletic There is no getting away from the f gaining a 3—l victory over Preston North The leaders of the First Division were the first half, from which Jobling scored i They were still luckier when the list i813 words
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Advertisement86 1937-03-11 14 GET THAT WgM CLEANWASHEDWgB] FRESHNESS... wEE A bath at any time 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 you86 words
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Advertisement362 1937-03-11 14 HARROGATE BRITAIN’S FAMOUS SPA If you suffer from the effects of prolonged residence in tropical climates you will be well advised to recuperate at Harrogate. The exhilarating moorland air and natural mineral waters and treatments combine to make Harrogate the health Illustrated resort for toning you up after the tropics.362 words
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Article325 1937-03-11 15 Privy Council Allow Appeal Of Australian Stewards JUDGMENT was delivered last week by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council allowing two appeals by the Australian Jockey Club raising the question whether the Club has the right, under certain by-laws, to refuse a Mr. Rufus Theodore Naylor325 words
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Article53 1937-03-11 15 Reuter Match Against Combined Universities Sydney. March 8. The two-day match between the M.C.C and the Combined Universitiess started at Sydney today. There was no play before lunch owing to rain but in the afternoon, the M.C.C. totalled 165 for 6 wickets at the close, Hammond contributingReuter - 53 words
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Article92 1937-03-11 15 Before leaving for their tour of England this year, the New Zealand cricket team probably will play a match against the M.C.C. side at present in Australia. The match would be played at Wellington. Fourteen players will make the trip to England. Eight so far92 words
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Article108 1937-03-11 15 (Prom Our Own Correspondent I London, March 2. Arsenal’s search for “footer talent” continues. The latest “find” is a Scottish “unknown.” He is Gordon Bremner, nincteen-year-old forward of the Cartha Amateurs. It is said that one of the Arsenal “scouts” saw him at play in an108 words
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Article922 1937-03-11 15 INTERNATIONAL IDEALS Two Important Points When the International Dawn Tennis "federation holds its annual meeting in Paris in the middle of this month, there are two items on the agenda which will entail a good deal of discussion, though (it is to be hoped) no922 words
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Article77 1937-03-11 15 Alexander's Fine Knock (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, March 7. A brilliant 70 by E. Alexander, better known as the former F.M.S. hockey goalkeeper was a feature of a Seremban cricket match when Mr. E. I. Ponniah’s XI defeated the Seremban Hill Rangers by 6 wickets in a77 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-03-11 15 THEY BOBBED UP TO WIN. —Look ng I ke American footbail players with their crash helmets, F.J. McEvoy, of Australia, and BH. Black, of South Africa, are seen in a striking camera study after winning the twomen bob-sleigh championship for the British Empire at Cortona,51 words
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Advertisement232 1937-03-11 15 A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER nrhu HI B ipPH -i" W wj|i The Twelve New Ascot Saloon. The Twelve-Four New Ascot Saloon certainly pressure tyres for greater comfort new has BEAU I Ol‘ LlNE—beauty and character engine mounting to cut out vibration —in the boldness of its broad wings, the232 words
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Article310 1937-03-11 16 Dull London, Match 10. Yesterday Rise or Fall Con. *.c., IM4M 114?£ Fuudiac. 4 px.. INO4I 121 >4 Wat feme. SJ6 px. ***** —54 Com. Un. Asa. (Unite) Fiwiautial "A" _|_l/3 fcoyn) Amcc. (IPs. *4.) gix Gt «Veatern Ord. T _|_J4 CXn. Pm. (|25) 17 Chartered Bank (C)310 words
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Article129 1937-03-11 16 London on Previously Latest Pans 106 59 54 106 57>64 New York 4.88 ft 4.88 ft Montreal 4.88;$ 4.88 ft Brussels 28 96 28.99 Geneva 21.41 21.41 4 Amsterdam 8.925 8.925 Milan 925 925 l Berlin 12.134 12.14 A Athens 5474 sellers 547 J sellers Bucharest 6674 667129 words
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Article166 1937-03-11 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co/s Share List today:— TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampat s|loi 6jlJ Asam Kumbang 34|6 35|6 Batu Selangor L77i I.B2Jcum Hong Fatt 1.57 J 1.60 Hongkong Tin 35|0 36|0 Jelebu 1.274 1-32 J Kpg. Kamunting H|6 12|0 Kpg. Lanjut 27|0166 words
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Article124 1937-03-11 16 London, March 10. RUBBER: Strong. Spot lift buyers 11| sellers. ’lpril July II.J buyers 11§ sellers. Tuly Sept. 11l buyers 11H sellers. Oct. Dec. 11l buyers 115 sellers. New York: 22.07 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 25.360 tons Liverpool 34,469 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Mar.) £21.12.6d.124 words
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Article23 1937-03-11 16 The output of Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.. Ltd., for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 1937, amounted to 2.000.42 ounces.23 words
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Article118 1937-03-11 16 UN:— p] London —(Spot) London—(3 months» Singapore Business Done Panang Business Done COPRA.-(Sundrled) SLACK PEPPER K ÜBBEB New York Singapore- Spot March. April/June JulyJSept A lOC A Fair Seed Medium tUCB Rangoon—Parboiled No. 1 White No. t White No. 2 White NO. 3 Lyes) Rice Parboiled No. 1118 words
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Article238 1937-03-11 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Bayun BeOen Batu Selangor 1.774 1.824 Hong Fatt 155 160 Jelebu IJJ7 4 1.324 Klang River 2.20 2.30 Kuchai 1.77 J 1.824 Lukut 1.324 1.374 Mambau 1.10 I.lscum Nawng Pet 90 95 North Taiping 1.05 1.10 Petalings 10.50 11.00 Rahman Hyd. 1.474 1.524 Rantau Ordy. 1-85238 words
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Article188 1937-03-11 16 RUBBER: Buyers Setters Allenbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.10 Bassetts .95 Batu Lintangs 1.524 1.57? Bedfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.474 1-524 Brogas 1.224 1.271 Indragiris 1.724 1-80 Sulohs .50 -55 Sungei Tukangs 1.524 1.571 Telok Ansons 1.824 1.92« Temerlohs -924 Ulu Benuts 60 -624 cum TIN:— Ampats188 words
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Article169 1937-03-11 16 LEAN CO. TODAY 9 OPENING QUOTATIONS fTN: Bayers Setter» Ampats 5)9 6)3 Asams 34)0 35)0 Batu Selangor 1.75 I.Bocd Hong Fatts 1.57 J 1.624 Jelebus 1.274 1324 K. Kamuntings 11)3 12)0 Katus 24|3 24)9cd K. Lanjuts 27j0 27|6 Kuchais 1.774 1.824 Kuala Kampars 18)6 19)6 Laruts 16|6 17|3 Norths 1.024169 words
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Advertisement203 1937-03-11 16 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL Phone 543 Penang. SATURDAY DINNER DANCE EXTENSION—I A.M. PIKLERS ORCHESTRA. LATE ADVERTISEMENTS KEPONG DREDGING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England* DIVIDEND NO. 9 The Board has declared an Interim Dividend of 2%% less Income Tax 4/9 in the payable in London on the 23rd instant, to all shareholders on203 words
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Advertisement743 1937-03-11 16 BANKS. Exptrfatce Teaches One CHARTERED BANK Te Save, But How Many w Reload Have Fouad A Way To Royal Chartor 1853) Paid-up Capital Put BV ThOir Spare Reserve Fund Dolftars head office 88, Biflhopsgate, London Io OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION limito. offer you facilities of their Cawnpore Kuching Cebu Madras Tamfn»743 words
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