Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 March 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-03-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 69. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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618 1937-03-24 1 Reduced Entrance Fee And Subscription MEETING OF PENANG SPORTS CLUB AH' the annual general meeting of the Penang Sports Club last night it was decided, after a keen debate, to admit upcountry members at a reduced entrance life of $25, and a monthly subscription of618 words
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Article183 1937-03-24 1 Br :ish Wireless. WHAT TREASURY RETURNS REVEAL DEATH DUTIES DOWN £1,000,000 London, March 23. T-.'asury returns for the week ending March 20 eleven days from end of the f. inci*'. year—show that the total ordinary revenue to date amounts to £766,971,848. At the corresponding date lastBr :ish Wireless. - 183 words
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Article86 1937-03-24 1 —British Wireless. Trend Of Discussion London, March 23. The President of the Board of Trade re(hyiag to a parliamentary’ question regarding Us discussions with the Swedish Fbreigr. Minister during latter’s recent visit to London, said Mr. Baadiec in the course of conversation mentioned the recent disc uaaiorw—British Wireless. - 86 words
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Article306 1937-03-24 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, March 24. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Perak Turf Club Skye Meeting to be run at Ipoh on Saturday March Race I—Ponies Class 2 Div. 3—6 Furs. —2 30 p.m. BRIGHT EYES 10 12306 words
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Article360 1937-03-24 1 ,—British Wireless. REMOVAL. OF NONSPANISH PERSONS ENGAGED IN PRESENT CONFLICT London, March 23. At today’s meeting of the Chairman’s Sub-committee of the non-intervention committee, it was agreed to appoint a commit-1 tee of jurists to consider certain questions relating to Spanish capital assets. In reference to,—British Wireless. - 360 words
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Article47 1937-03-24 1 —British Wireless. London, March 23. In regard to the reported landing in Spain of Italian volunteers on March 5, it has been learned from Italian Government that the landing consisted only of Medical material and a volunteer staff of doctors and helpers.-—British Wireless. - 47 words
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Article44 1937-03-24 1 Capital Exceeding £1,000,000 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, March 23. The Financial Times reports that a merger is contemplated between 17 rubber companies with a total capital exceeding £l,000,000. Official details may be issued to shareholders this week.—Pinang Gazette Copyright.44 words
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87 1937-03-24 1 —British Wireless. From Privileged Bodies ADDRESSES OF CONGRATULATION London, March 23. j Deputations from privileged bodies were' received by H. M. the King at Buckingham Palace this morning and presented' addresses of congratulation on His Ma-| jesty’s accession. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Arch-—British Wireless. - 87 words
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Article33 1937-03-24 1 —British Wireless. Suffering From Cold London, March 23. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Neville Chamberlain, although slightly better today, is still confined to his room with a heavy cold.-—British Wireless. - 33 words
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Article91 1937-03-24 1 —British Wireless. Unsuccessful Search So Far R.A.F. PLANES COMB FEN DISTRICT London, March 23. The search for the Duchess of Bedford who has been missing since yesterday when she set out on a solo flight from her home at Woburn Abbey has continued throughout the—British Wireless. - 91 words
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Article21 1937-03-24 1 —Reuter. London, March 23. In the Scottish Football League Clyde i beat Hearts by 2 goals to 1.-—Reuter. - 21 words
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Advertisement12 1937-03-24 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bisbop Street, PENANG Telephone Neu 771.12 words
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Advertisement63 1937-03-24 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda. Perak, 22«. Beach Si., Penang—Ph'.ne fKS. CHOP SOON KIAT, «4, High St. K. Lumpur, Lt-Se’ar got Y t C>E LEBRATE EASTER 1937 IN A “ROYAL” MANNER ROYAL BAKERY SPECIALITY MADE FROM. THE FINEST INGREDIENTS Place your63 words
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Article, Illustration1759 1937-03-24 2 STRESSED BY SIR S- HOARE Vital Link In Defence Of Empire Trade Routes WIDE SCOPE OF NAVAL ESI IMAI ES k Introducing the Navy Estimates, last week, Sir Samuel Hoare, hirst Lord of the Admiralty, assured the House of Commons that Britain was rapidly buHdinc1,759 words
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Article335 1937-03-24 2 --Reuter. "WE CAN REPEL ANY ATTACK" A warning, clearly directed at Germany, that any Power attacking Russia would find her “strong enough to repel any attack,” was given by M. Maisky, the Sonnet Ambassador, in a speech in London Outlining Russia’s foreign policy at the National Congress--Reuter. - 335 words
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Article124 1937-03-24 2 Easter Skye Meeting 1937 SATURDAY, 27th. MARCH 1937 MONDAY, 29th. MARCH 1937 ENTRIES CLOSED AT 3 P.M. ON MONDAY, 22nd. MARCH 1937 The Subscription for Visiting Members shall be:— MEN $5 LADIES $2 for the Meeting or any day thereof. VISITING MEMBERS must be introduced bv Members124 words
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Advertisement516 1937-03-24 2 Bead Office 12. Bishop Street, Penan? Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. Bktgapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Tinies Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London EG 4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel: Leadmalaya” London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang516 words
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Advertisement83 1937-03-24 2 PUBLIC BANK HOLIDAYS The Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th March 1937 being Public Holidays, and on Monday, the 29th March 1937 being a Bank Holiday. (EASTER HOLIDAYS) HOE SENG MOTOR GARAGE 2021, Pier Road, Bagnn Lu&r. IST CLASS 2ND CLASS 3RD CLASS83 words
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Advertisement199 1937-03-24 2 A HIGHLY-PAID administrative position is the normal attainment of a School of Accountancy trained man with a recognised qualification. Qualify as an Accountant. Secretary, Cost Accountant, Shipping Expert, Insurance Officer, Bank Officer oi Book-keeper, and make your future secure Examination can be taken in Malaya and success guaranteed by postal199 words
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Advertisement304 1937-03-24 2 I IF K EVERY WIFE KNEW WHAT EVERY WIDOW KNOWS EVERY HUSBAND WpULD BE INSURED HI “I H B H I HI I I I I ’x't H H j 1 iLjk I I Bill I\ I w I I" I I I IV.P.S. 17 PENANG HILL RAILWAY Delightful days304 words
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Article, Illustration204 1937-03-24 3 —Reuter. MR. RUNCIMAN MOVES ORDER Supplies To Be Stimulated London, March 23. “In the next few months we shall hear from all sides of the shortage of iron and steel which now enter almost every manufacturing process,” de dared Mr. Walter Runciman, President—Reuter. - 204 words
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Article, Illustration29 1937-03-24 3 LEAH LEVY, of Grafton-street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, who threw a rug round the blazing dress Of her sister, Mir tan, aged 14, and so saved her life.29 words
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Article142 1937-03-24 3 Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Singapore paid a flying visit to Province Wellesley on Monday March 22, 1937. The Rev. E.G. Proctor met him at the P. 30 a.m. ferry and escorted him to St. Mark’s Mission School where he spent an hour or so in142 words
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Article33 1937-03-24 3 The following boys attending the AngloChinese High School. Penang, have been awarded the Khoo Heng Pan Scholarship for 1937: Khoo Khay How Jr. A. Khoo Soo Kee Jr. B.33 words
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Article177 1937-03-24 3 Zeppelin Company's Experiments 'PLANE CAUGHT IN AIRSHIP LOOP Berlin. The prospect that mail and an occasional venturesome passenger may be shipped aboard Zeppelin airship while in the air is held out in an official notice just issued by the Zeppelin Navigation Company. Col. Udet, the famous177 words
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Article105 1937-03-24 3 —Reuter. Police Dogs By Air To Track Assaiianfs Jerusalem. The Palestine Government have broadcast an offer of £1 000 reward for information leading to the detection and arrest of the murderers of two Jewish shepherds who were stabbed to death and strangled in the Nazareth Hills. The—Reuter. - 105 words
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Article175 1937-03-24 3 MONDAY, MABCH IS Mr. J. Dewar had luncheon at Government House. TUESDAY, MARCH 16 Mr. A.G. Glenister had luncheon at Government House. Captain The Hon. G. Fraser, R.N. left Government House. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Colonel Viscount Tredegar and Lady Marian Cameron had luncheon at Government House. Mr. J.P.L.175 words
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Article178 1937-03-24 3 Reuter and British Radio. Duchess Of Bedford Missing ANXIETY FELT FOR SAFETY London, March 23. Anxiety continues to be felt for the safety of the Duchess of Bedford who has been missing since yesterday afternoon when she set out on a solo flightReuter and British Radio. - 178 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-03-24 3 A Reuter message from Rome says that it is officially denied that the Duce sent a congratulatory message to General Franco’s troops on their v'etory at Guadalajara.30 words
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Article224 1937-03-24 3 Vanished Oh Way T*s z Arsenal SPECIAL GUN NEEDED TO FIRE THEM Nantes. Twenty shells of a new a type that a special gun has had to be made to fire them have disappeared from the French railways. It is feared that the shells, details of224 words
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Article58 1937-03-24 3 —Reuter. Valencia, March 23. The Spanish Government is sending a most energetic note to Britain for transmission to the Non-Intervention committee, declaring it cannot admit control of the coasts of Spain by nations which tare openly intervening in favour of the insurgents or that vessels flying—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article144 1937-03-24 3 —Reuter. "Is There A Free Field QUESTION IN COMMONS London, March 23. In the House of Commons Mr. J. LeesJones asked whether any recent communications have passed with Japan with the object of securing, subject to China’s sovereign rights, a free field for all powers wishing—Reuter. - 144 words
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Article112 1937-03-24 3 -—Reuter. Dagger Attack At Garden Party Cawnpore. Sir Jawala Prasad Srivastava, Minister of Education and Agriculture for the United Provinces, had a narrow escape from death last week when an Indian unsuccessful attempted to stab him. The Minister was leaving a garden party, in celebration-—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article65 1937-03-24 3 Reuter. Nagpur (Central Province). Threats of future reprisals, alleged to have been made against Government servants during the recent Indian elections, have led to the issue of a communique by he Governor of the Central Provinces, Sir Hyde Gowan. The communique states: “The Governor will not hesitate toReuter. - 65 words
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Article112 1937-03-24 3 Aga Khan's Tribute An unqualified tribute was paid at Nairobi by the Aga Khan to the work of the British Government in Tanganyika and Kenya. In a broadcast from here he urged the Imperial Government to consider the early flotation of a large development loan112 words
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Article118 1937-03-24 3 Sir S. Cripps's Call To Workers Sir Stafford Cripps, addressing a demonstration at Eastleigh (Hampshire), organised by the Winchester Division Socialist Unity Campaign Committee, said: “Money cannot make armaments. Armaments can only be made by the skill of the British working class, and it is the118 words
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Advertisement110 1937-03-24 3 DAKS WORN BY MEN OF DISTINCTIVE TASTE X£ < P Ms Bia» i Iv j **'*<,« 1 I Islra r ■<l raHI r’ t VX'• I w J* If PRICE /<sls-00 PER PAIR > -J At Wimbledon for the Duvis last yaar, champion tennis piayera x jßlr wore Daks The110 words
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Miscellaneous280 1937-03-24 3 WEDNESDAY, 24th MARCH, 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (Incorporated In The Straits Settlements.) GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY TAI LOH THEAN CANTONESE OPERA: “Tho Huah Lu Tor Fuat” Part 2. NO FREE LISTS SEATS 80, 60, 40 20 CENTS BOREA PERFORMANCE COMMENCES TONIGHT All The Leading Parties Will Participate START from280 words
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Article441 1937-03-24 4 Statement By European Warder ORDER MADE IN MAINTENANCE CASE "My wife and I were unable to agree a few days after marriage. She was very Jealous and domineering,’’ said George JSdward Pochney, a Europdm warder of fhe Singapore Cirminal Prisons, who appeared before Mr. H. A.441 words
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Article88 1937-03-24 4 Girl Found Dead In Creek Singapore, Monday. Sensatioital developments are expected Aram the discovery of the body of a 16 jrear-old Chinese girl tied to stakes at the source of a creek ia Upper Seraugon Road. This morning a. well-dressed, Engiishjopeaking Teachew youth, Yea Hock88 words
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Article116 1937-03-24 4 Enquiry Not Called For London, March 22. Ia the House of Commons, replying to 3.ieat-CoT. Sir Walter Snules, Mr. Eden ?said be had seen the P ess report concerning the dOxth of two Korean smugglers. fclkwrng an encounter with two •members of the Preventive Department, but116 words
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Article980 1937-03-24 4 ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE The Hon Tale Mr. W.S. Reeve-Tucker has been elected President of the Royal Society of St. George (Selangor branch) for the current year. The Vice-President is Mr. H.J. Page, and the Committee con- sists of Messrs. R.K. Bell, S.J. Clarke, O.T. Faulkner,980 words
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Article333 1937-03-24 4 Ceremony In Johore Amid the picturesque surroundings of the Royal International Club, Johore, His Highness the Sultan of Johore on Monday presented Syed Tsa bin Al wee. Assistant District Scout Commissioner for Johore, with the Deputy Chief Camp Warrant, a coveted Scout awtird. Syed Alwee, who333 words
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401 1937-03-24 4 Driver Saw It Falling But Could Not Stop Fifteen people were killed and ninny others seriously injured when a winter ports express crashed into a tree on the line at Chateauneuf, twenty miles from Bourges, in Central France. The train was the early morning401 words
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Article133 1937-03-24 4 ige the State at home and abroad.”—Reuter. Concordat Likely To Be Cancelled Berlin, March 22. The Government Jost little time in replying to the attacks in the Pope’s Encyclical. A leading article in the Voelkischer Beobachter which must be regarded as officially inspired, declares that treaties,ige the State at home and abroad.”—Reuter. - 133 words
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Advertisement346 1937-03-24 4 SAY "SIS,* YOUR TEETH LOOK jXWk DULL, COVERED WITH FILMI t START USING PEPSODENT -A TOOTH PASTE TODAY AND WATCH THEM WHY. MY TEETH PQ LOOK DARLING-ALL AT ONCE I CLEANER AND BRIGHTER AF- REALIZED THAT I WANTED TO TER USING PEPSODENT THIS SEE YOUR SWEET SMILE—AUWEEK! I WONDER IF346 words
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Article937 1937-03-24 5 THE QUEEN'S TRAIN OF PURPLE Emblems In Gold Embroidery •SPHERE are few more active centres of industry in London than the work-rooms in which the major portion of the heraldic and ceremonial embroideries to be used at the Coronation are being made. These include Her937 words
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Article416 1937-03-24 5 Opposition Rapidly Growing Portsmouth. Opposition to the plan for establishing a new Empire air base at Langstone Harbour, for which the Portsmouth ratepayers are to be called upon to pay half the capital cost, is growing rapidly. So heavy is the pressure which will eventually be416 words
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Article148 1937-03-24 5 ,New York, March 13. Little Miss Post —her Christian name has not yet been chosen —was born here loday weighing just 1 lb. She is now in an ncubator and is being fed with an ounce if milk every hour. The doctor at Park East Hospital, where she148 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-03-24 5 Evelyn Dall, the attractive crooner with Bert Ambrose and his band. She was sued at Westminster County Court for alleged breach of contract last week. The hearing teas adjou rned.32 words
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Article273 1937-03-24 5 HIS 'MIGHTY SIN' New York. Eighty-two-year-old Green Allen Brooks, farmer and mountain whisky distiller, returned to his native Jonesville, Virginia, last week, in leg-irons and handcuffs. All his 328 fellow-villagers were there to cheer him, even though he was charged with double murder, writes a Daily273 words
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Article175 1937-03-24 5 Surprise In Rome Rome, March 11. There was considerable excitement and speculation in Rome when it was known that Pius XI. had convoked a meeting of over 20 Cardinals and had presided over them at an extraordinary session held in his private library. The Cardinals175 words
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Article555 1937-03-24 5 Good-Bye To Bull's-Eye: The Service Rifleman The reorganisation of the infantry into rifle and machine-gun battalions has made necessary a complete recasting of training in marksmanship, writes the Observer military correspondent. A new text-book, which is shortly to be issued, has been written by the staff555 words
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Article134 1937-03-24 5 Sir H. Wilkins's Plans Ottawa, March 14. Sir Hubert Wilkins, the explorer, conferred here on Friday with the directors A the Canadian Geographical Society about tiis plans for a submarine expedition to the North Pole, in which he solicited their cooperation He said that134 words
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Article138 1937-03-24 5 Bandits Take £3,000 New York, March 13_ For the second time within a fortnight: the Westchester Bank at Katonah. nearNew York, was the scene of a hoid-up t»— day. Four men carrying pistols and miv chine-guns escaped with about £3,60» worth of cash. The bandits entered138 words
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Advertisement245 1937-03-24 5 FOUR YEARS WITH ULCERATED STOMACH Now feels "different altogether" If you endure the terrible agony of ulcerated stomach—or if you have suffered from the pain of other gastric fl!», flatulence, wind, indigestion—you will understand the joy with which Mr. W. H. H, wrote this amazing letter “For nearly four years245 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article438 1937-03-24 6 The Miltonic Theme- The Rev. Colin King RepliesAnd Also Colonel Blimp -Road Danger To The Editor, Sir, —The anonymity of your modest correspondent, Mr. (Mrs. or Miss) "Mouthwash,” must not hastily be regarded as belonging to the very general but scurrilous type of anonymous letter which,438 words
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Article40 1937-03-24 6 To The Editor. Dammit Sir, —The Rev. Colin King is right. We must protect our poets from you newspaper cads —even if it means reading some of their poetry. Yours etc., COLONEL BLIMP Penang, March 23, 1937.40 words
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Article160 1937-03-24 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir,—The correspondence under the heading, “Milton and the Cyst” has inspired me, as a student of literature, to poetry. I think it is pretty good. Or don’t you? REVERIE You are tough, Reverend Colin, the young man said For your brain is exceptionally160 words
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Article167 1937-03-24 6 To the Editor. Sir, —I have been very interested in the correspondence which has appeared in youi valuable newspaper about Mr. Milton and his Cyst but being interested is not enough —I feel I must act in the matter. The question raised, or perhaps I should say167 words
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Article167 1937-03-24 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —I Should like through the columns of your most excellent paper to bring to the notice of those responsible for the Anglo-Chinese Girls’ School at the corner of Anson Road and Logan Road the nuisance (not to Ray, the danger) that167 words
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Article92 1937-03-24 6 —Editor. A. R. Campbell: We are temporarily withholding publication of your letter in order to give the contributor of the article an opportunity to reply to it. —Editor. Maisonette: Youi- letter on “Girl Barbers” is unavoidably held over until tomorrow —Editor. The India Office announces that the—Editor. - 92 words
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Advertisement63 1937-03-24 6 y < When a IFdIMIV X tells you—j/ that people often take her for years younger than she is, that she puts this down to her while teeth, -~~~that s^c puts tflOSe d° Wn tO < oS the fact she’s used noth- ing but Calvert’s Tooth Powder since she left63 words
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Advertisement78 1937-03-24 6 EASTER SALE 24th March 1737 to 7th April 1937 ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ACCESSORIES, MUSIC BOOKS 250/o DISCOUNT SONG ALBUMS: LATEST NUMBERS 3 FOR $1 00 BACK NUMBERS 10 CENTS EACH REX RECORDS: FREE! ONE BOX REX NEEDLES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY FREE FOR EACH NEW REX OR VOCALION RECORD PURCHASED78 words
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Advertisement190 1937-03-24 6 HE KEEPS HIS JOB THOUGH TURNED 70 House Painter Who Takes His Kruschen Every Day How many painters can continue to work when they are over 70 Here is one who can —and he still does some of the most trying jobs in his trade. How does he do it190 words
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Miscellaneous126 1937-03-24 6 QUEEN’S >» 4.15 GRAND OPENING TONIGHT 9.30 INTRODUCING THE MOST SENSATIONAL, LOVE TEAM IN ALL FILM HISTORY t THE TENDER LOVE-DRAMA OF THE FATAL BEAUTY MARGUERITE AND THE PARISIAN YOUTH ARMAND WHO FOUND A LIFETIME OF ROMANCE IN A MOMENT IN EACH OTHER’S ARMS Glamorous Handsome GRETA loves ROBERT GARBO126 words
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Miscellaneous39 1937-03-24 6 ELYSEE CABARET The Ideal Place for An Evening's Amusement DANCING NIGHTLY From 9 p.m. to Midnight 4 COUPONS FOR $l.OO 9 FOR $2.00. HOT JAZZ MUSIC BY LOUIS LIM’S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA TEA DANCE TODAY 6.15 to 8.30 P .m.39 words
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Miscellaneous162 1937-03-24 6 Everybody Laughed Themselves Hoarse At Last Night’s Opening Shows WINDSOR 6-30 Las* Nigt Tonight 9-30 THE LATEST HILARIOUS CHINESE TALKIE The Famous Comedy Characters of the Chinese Screen In a greater and more rollicking productfoiK “MR. WONG'S BIOGRAPHY" It’s Funny It’s Mirthful It has everything to make it the best162 words
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1669 1937-03-24 7 Major Patersori’s Announcement Municipal Commissioners’ Meeting Yesterday Presiding at the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners held yesterday, Major H. S. Paterson announced that the Commissioners’ issue of the $3,000,000 three per cent debenture stock (1037) redeemable between 1955 and 1965 had been1,669 words
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Article135 1937-03-24 7 Culprits Arrested A dacoity in a running train is reported to have been committed at a wayside station near Multan, Lahore. Three desperados boarded an interclass compartment of a train which had just left Bheosal station. In the compartment were travelling a bride and bridegroom and135 words
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Advertisement22 1937-03-24 7 W WINTER SERVICE gg g FROM OCTOBER BTH THURSDAY and SUNDAY TO BANGKOK AND EUROPE 11 THURSDAY and MONDAY TO MEDAN-SINGAPORE-AND JAVA22 words
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Advertisement124 1937-03-24 7 The ability to give a good perforinance smart appearance consistency provide entertainment J and maintain in the face of adversity a high condition of efficiency. Ji We’re not discussing personalities— We're speaking of Cars. |J Il rV LfcAry The reasons why the BRITISH Af ////JsA IYIT FORD 8 H. P.124 words
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Article606 1937-03-24 8 THE annual general meeting of members of the Penang Sports Club held last night marked a new era in sporting amenities for Europeans in Penang and on the mainland. There was a large attendance, and the meeting, which was concerned mainly with the passing of rules606 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article265 1937-03-24 8 Dear Sir, —Will you kindly publish the following correction in your paper:— The amounts collected from the Eurasian Community were as follows Wreath 5.00 Hockey Match SO.OO Sale of Posters 25.00 110.00 In the previous published list the proceeds of the Hockey Match and Sale of Posters265 words
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Article694 1937-03-24 8 diocles - History of Boria-Introduced by Early Muslim Sett I ers- To Commemorate death af Saidena Hussain—ChangesSignificance Now Lost— Simply a New Year Carnival diocles. WITH the Boria Season starling in Penang today—and this year with the Coronation celebrations in mind these Malay parties should do their very best694 words
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Article354 1937-03-24 8 THE latest visitors to Tristan da Cunha have made the piquant I discovery that “the lack of necessity ever to raise their voices has rendered Tristanites physically incapable of shouting.” Why they should not have to raise their voices is left unexplained, but it may not be354 words
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Advertisement53 1937-03-24 8 MTWIICHTIL». f’SWiiEEr •MWV.ATfUMO tofcOT 'tr«TTE Highly Recommended by the Medica 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 Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd PENANG, Lpoh, Singapore and53 words
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442 1937-03-24 9 Tense Situation In Seremban NO REPLY 70 PLANTERS' OFFER (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 22, 1 he Seremban Police received information yesterday lhat the Chinese coolies, 2,000 of whom are on strike on Negri Sembilan estates, were to march into Seremban and stage a442 words
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Article140 1937-03-24 9 Monopolies And Customs (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, March 22. The annual general meeting of the Kedah Monopolies and Customs Co-operative Society was held recently and the following were elected office-bearers for the Mohamedan year 1355: Chairman: Che Kassim bin Ismail; vicechairman: Tunku Ismail bin Yahya;140 words
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Article484 1937-03-24 9 MEETING REDUCED TO TWO DAYS Below will be found the full entries for the Penang Turf Club Easter Meeting. Owing to the poor entries, the Committee have had no option but to reduce the meeting from a three-day one to two days, April 3 and484 words
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Article76 1937-03-24 9 BANGKOK UNIVERSITY v. SPORTS CLUB The following will represent the Penang Sports Club at soccer against the Bangkok University this evening on the Victoria Green. Penang: H. Bracegirdle; T. A. Maxwell, G. Rude; H. E. Pether, S. L. Mcnee, R. NElliot; W- G- Cooil, A. C. Simmons, J.76 words
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Article244 1937-03-24 9 The Funeral The funeral of the late Mr. S. C. (Steve) Blocker, late Chief Clerk und Book-keeper of Messrs. Harner Gilfillan Co., Penang, whose death occurred under tragic circumstances on Monday afternoon, took place yesterday evening at the Western Road Cemetery at 6 p.m. The244 words
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Article93 1937-03-24 9 Straits Trading Co. Club Tennis Tournament The Straits Trading Co. Club, Butterworth, have concluded their tennis spring tournament wit hthe following results: MEN’S SINGLES Winner: Dr. V. Norris (owe 30.3), Runner-up:—F. Ogle (Plus 2). LADIES SINGLES Winner: Mrs. R. Thomson (Plus 3); Runner-up: Mrs. N.93 words
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106 1937-03-24 9 First Annual Meeting The first annual general meeting of the All-Malayan Estate Asiatic Staffs’ Association wifi be held at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, March 28, at the Eastern Hotel, Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur. The Association has also arranged to accord a reception to Mr. John106 words
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Article, Illustration307 1937-03-24 9 Penang Team v. Selangor J. WILKIE UNABLE TO TRAVEL THE first inter-State cricket match this season will be played at Kuala Lumpur between Penang and Selangor during the Easter holidays. Penang’s team includes five players who are representing the State for the first time.307 words
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Advertisement187 1937-03-24 9 I crNB TBUI HOUSE WANTED WANTED Comfortable Unfurnished House. Apply Box 306, c/o Pinang Gazette. TA LAM MINES, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) DIVIDENDS NOS: 26 27 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Final Dividend of 5% in respect of profits for the year 1936 and a First Interim Dividend187 words
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Advertisement70 1937-03-24 9 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. Tonight DINNER DANCE Tomorrow DINNER DANCE Friday, 26th March DINNER DANCE S.S. “PRESIDENT MONROE” IN PORT. Saturday, 27th March DINNER DANCE WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL F FOUND at 39. Beach St.. Penang. on any week day A REMARKABLE BRITISH TOOTH BRUSH. THE "MERITOR"70 words
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Article1288 1937-03-24 10 London Laughs At I. T. C. HUGE DEMAND PLUS WILD SPECULATION (From Our Own Correspondent. London, Mar. 15. CASH tin is practically unobtainable in London or New York today even at the extravagant figure of £303 a ton to which a tremendous trade demand, plus wild1,288 words
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Article312 1937-03-24 10 OVER 50,000 TONS LAST MONTH Consumption of rubber in the United States exceeded 50,000 tons last month despite the fact that the General Motors strike iasted for the first twelve days and more than a week elapsed before the company was able to resume operations312 words
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Article68 1937-03-24 10 Kingston (JA). The Legislative Council has resolved to ask the Colonial Secretary to impress upon the Imperial Government the urgent need for Jamaica to continue to expand her sugar production instead of being limited to a quota as the outcome of the International Conference. Restriction, it is68 words
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Article62 1937-03-24 10 The undermentioned companies have sold the following quantities of rubber for delivery during 1938, at an average price, approximately equivalent to 11.35 d. per pounds, London landed terms: Badenoch Rubber, 66 tons, Straits Rubber, 84; Sabrang Rubber, 36: Rubana Rubber, 42; Tali Ayer Rubber, 42; Bagan Serai62 words
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Article78 1937-03-24 10 Following are reports from the various mines on work done during the first half of March:— Renong Consolidated Tin Dredging Co. Ltd.:—l67 hours; 35,000 cubic yards; 561 piculs. Katu Tin Dredging Ltd.:—23B hours; 70,000 cubic yards; 172 piculs. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.: 126 hours: 85.000 cubic78 words
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Article170 1937-03-24 10 £250,000 REDUCTION IN CAPITAL SANCTIONED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 15. A reduction in the capital of Kuala Reman Estates from £500,000 to £250,000 was confirmed by Mr. Justice Simonds in the Chancery Division of the High Court to-day. Counsel for the Company said that170 words
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Article201 1937-03-24 10 Share Issue To Pay Off Debenture Stock The directors of the Perak River HydroElectric Power Company, who recently placed privately 350.000 additional Five per Cent. Cumulative Preference £1 shares to finance extensions to the plant, now announce that letters of rights were posted last week in connection201 words
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Article26 1937-03-24 10 Messrs. Brown. Phillips Stewart advise the following rubber outputs for February:— Peiiak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., 33.993 lbs. Juru Estates Limited 31,000 lbs.26 words
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Advertisement189 1937-03-24 10 D Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours Sufferers from loss of vigour, nerweak body, impure blood. wAVn an i? Wh are old and before their time will be to lea rn of a new gland discovery by an American Doctor. n ew discovery makes it possible j and easil189 words
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Advertisement215 1937-03-24 10 I J (DUNLOP) IfortJ ITS QUALITY MEANS ECONOMY The DUNLOP FORT •<> 0 S b made s«/er «nd jk stronger by neu y invention exclusive «O DUNLOP ill I ISPTt MI» Called the “Disc fl I 1 J Doubler." a cord- 11 I I f-CT doubling machine I J 4215 words
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Article, Illustration2971 1937-03-24 11 Mr. Lim Cheng Ean’s Address S. C. B. A. SOCIAL AT HU YEW SEAH An interesting resume of recent developments in the educational policy of the government was given by Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, president of the Penang Straits Chinese British Association, when 4ic2,971 words
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Advertisement106 1937-03-24 11 Do you read the Sunday Gazette? Every week new and interesting features are introduced into 1 < SUNDAY GAZETTE. Place an order for regular delivery with your new sagen or becomea subscriber. The following are some of the features of the SUNDAY GAZETTE. ILLUSTRATED LONDON LETTER: CHINA PAGE: FILM AND106 words
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Article71 1937-03-24 12 TELEPHOTO-LENS SUCCESSES “Close-ups” of the King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family will be televised during the Coronation procession, following recent successful experiments carried out by 8.8. C. experts with the telephoto-lensed camera. Now the experts lire busy selecting the best71 words
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Article, Illustration84 1937-03-24 12 A running commentary on the eighty-ninth Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities will be broadcast by the 8.8. C. today on Trans. 2 at 6.35 p.m. (Malayan Time.) As in previous years, Mr. J. D. M. Snagge will describe the progress84 words
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Article573 1937-03-24 12 HOMEWARD MAI L A mail for Ceylon, Southern India, Aden, Egypt, Europe, U.S.A, and Canada by P. O. Carthage will close at 6 p.m. on March 27 NOTICE The mail despatched from Penang by P. O. Corfu was delivered in London on March 20. YESTERDAY’S MONEY573 words
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Article524 1937-03-24 12 M.S. “AUSTRALIEN” for Singapore. Sails today for Aden, Port Sudan Suez. Port Said, Jaffa, Haifa, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Copenhagen S.S. “MADOERA” from Java ports v ia Singapore sails today for Boston, New York Baltimore via Cape of Good Hope S.S. “ALFOER” for Asahan. Berombang, Paneh,524 words
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Article348 1937-03-24 12 1 The following Malayan passengers are 1 due to arrive here tomorrow morning at J six o’clock by the P. and O. liner s.s. Rajputana fom London and ria Ports: For Penang: Mrs. E. Cold well, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Duncan and child, Mr. and Mrs 1348 words
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Article250 1937-03-24 12 Big Programme Of New Tonnage I Tokio. The Shipowners' Association recently announced that 141 ships of 1,000 tons and over, aggregating 883,200 tons, are now planned or in course of construction. Included in the progrta.mjme are:— No Aggregate Tonnage 104 Cargo ships 613,400 20 Oil tankers250 words
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Miscellaneous644 1937-03-24 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES-! 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 8.15 p..m. The news and announcements. 8.35 Greenwich time signal. The Birmingham Hippodrome Orchestra: conductor. Marry Pell. From the Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham. Selection, Old Timers (arr. Stoddon). Lullaby, Sleep, my Little One (Riesenfeld, arr. Zftlvi). Ke-Sa-Ko (Chapuis). Selection New Moon644 words
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Miscellaneous217 1937-03-24 12 Tune in on the following wavelengths: TRANSMISSION 5 GSF 11.75 Mc/s (25-53 m) GSD 9.58 Mc/s (31.32 tn.) GSB 9- 51 Mc/s (31.55 m.) TRANSMISSION 2 GSH 21-47 Mc/s (13.97 tn.) GSG 17.97 Mc/s (16.8 m. GSF 9 51 Mc/s (31.55 tn.) TRANSMISSION 3 GSH 21.47 Mc/s (13 97 m.)217 words
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Miscellaneous172 1937-03-24 12 HONG KONG. Station ZBW, broadcasts on the foßowing wavelengths: 49 6 m., 31.49 m., 19.75 16.88 m. or 31.28 «1. TODAY 3.30 6.'30 p.m.—Chinese Programme. 5.30 10.30 p.m.—European Programme. 7.30 p.m. —Local-Time Signal. Weather Report. Stock Quotations and Announcements 5.30 p.m.—DA VENTRY—News Bulletin and Announcements. 11.30 p.m.—Close down. TOMORROW 3.30-172 words
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Miscellaneous16 1937-03-24 12 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 11.40 p.m. 5.20 p.m. TOMORROW 11.32a.m. 5.35 a. m. 5.56 p.m.16 words
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Article608 1937-03-24 13 URGENT NEED FOR RENEWAL OF FLEET In a recent lecture on the position of German shipping, Herr S. Essberger, a prominent figure in the industry, stated that in spite of the signs of an upward movement there was no occasion for exaggerated optimism. Any attempt to608 words
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Advertisement371 1937-03-24 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vftilt. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Imw Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London GLEN OGLE L’don, R’dam, Hamburg, Antwerp Jk Middlesborough. Mar. gg Apr. 26 C. DEUCALION Mars., L’don, R’dam, Hamburg Glasgow. Apr. 2 Apr. 28 C. ACHILLES L’don,371 words
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Advertisement375 1937-03-24 13 LINERTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Marseilles New York PENANG Arrive Arrive S.S. PRES. MONROE Mar 28 21 May 4 S.S. PRES. ADAMS Apr. 8 May 5 18 S.S. PRES. HARRISON 22 19 June 1 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on our New375 words
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Advertisement691 1937-03-24 13 DJB O and CM VZ BRITISH INDIA SINGAPORE. CHINA JAPAN S.S. "RAJPUTANA” SAILING THURSDAY, 25fh MARCH Peninaular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hui Majesty’# Government. London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. Homewards for Colombo, Aden, Port Said, due Penang 1937 Marseilles691 words
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Miscellaneous610 1937-03-24 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN. PARIS Station Radio-Ooiosual. its call-letters Station Zeesen broadcasts on the followBTOa isg frequencies:— W. L. 19.88 metres T. P. A. 2 DJA 31.33 m. DJQ 19.63 re W T F A 8 W L. 26.89 T. P. A. 4 INE 16A9na. DJB 1&74 tn TODAY TP A610 words
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899 1937-03-24 14 Chinese And Malays Beaten By 2 Goals To 1 THRILLING SOCCER AT VICTORIA GREEN Three soccer matches were played in Penang yesterday but the main interest centred on the match on the Victoria Green where the Bangkok University team played their fourth match899 words
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Article448 1937-03-24 14 Exciting Soccer Match With Sailors In a fast and interesting soccer match played yesterday at the S. X. I. ground the H.M.S. Hermes drew 2—2 with the 0.X.A., the Penang league and Cup champions. The game was notable for its clean play, while the space with which448 words
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Article318 1937-03-24 14 Junior Amateur Combine's All-Round Superiority The Penang Sports Club “A” were easily beaten by the Junior Amateur Comine on the Esplanade yesterday evening, by three goals to nothing. There was no doubting the all-round superiority of the Combine and the fact that the P.S.C. seldom318 words
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Advertisement166 1937-03-24 14 “I must say this is grand cigarette” 5k “So you smoke du Maurier, eh? —yPf I haven't tried one yet.** “Hadn't myself, a month ago• now, I don't feel I want to try any.S thing else." B “H’m! They’re certainly good.. ■inia Well—thanks for the hey are kind to Z166 words
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Advertisement237 1937-03-24 14 EjK.l HF BRI W IB»? f. gazette Sunday gazette $250 MUST BE WON I Five Winners or Nearest Penang April Meeting l< »1 11 ■II»i IW i 111 ■l■ I lIHIIII A prize of $250 will be given to the sender of the best entry. Should two or more entrants237 words
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Article, Illustration896 1937-03-24 15 Oxford’s Chance To Stem Tide Of Reverses ON March 12, 1829, the following notice was posted in Mr. Davis’s bargee at Oxford: The University of Cambridge challenges the University of Oxford to row a match at or near London, each in eightoared boats, during the coming896 words
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Article711 1937-03-24 15 Year Winner Time Won by Year Winner Time Won by 1829 Oxford 14 min 30 sec Easily 1886 Cambridge 22 min sec 2|3 length 1836 Cambridge 36 min 0 sec i min 1887 Cambridge 20 min 52 sec lengths 1839 do 31 min 0 sec711 words
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Advertisement11 1937-03-24 15 "DON'T -HESITATE TAKE GRANT'S FOR GRANTED" FRASER A NEAVE LTD. .'I11 words
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Article348 1937-03-24 16 Steady London, March 23. Yesterday Rise or Fall ■ua J >6.. 1M444 n Waliog. 4 p.c., 1960-9» I]7 :j IVw Loan, p.c. io3/ 2 i ■ml Un. Am. (Units) 9;, Fmasntial M A 34-. Boyal Aaace. (Ila. pd.) 873 —Ji Gt Western Ord. 53% Can. Pac. (|2S)348 words
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Article120 1937-03-24 16 London, March 23. RUBBER Easy. Spot 12 > buyers 12 sellers. AprilfJur.e 12$ buyers 122 sellers. July Sept. 121 buyers 12$ sellers. Oct.(Dec. 12§ buyers 12; sellers. New York: 24.58 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 22.831 tons Liverpool 31.503 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. i Mar.) £2l.120 words
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Article153 1937-03-24 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations _n MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today:— RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers Allenby 2.10 2.20 Bassett 05 1.00 Benta 1.574 1.60 Broga 1.25 1.27 J Gleneaty 2.05 2.15 ex rts Indragiri 1-85 1.00 Jerain Kuantan 1.32?. I.4ocum Kvala Sidim 3.45 3.50 Mentalcab 54 57153 words
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Article111 1937-03-24 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 106 23 64 106 23 64 New York 4.884« Montreal 4.872 4.88 Brussels 29.004 29.011 Geneva 21.44 J 21.442 Amsterdam 8.921 8.92 i Milan 922 92 SS Berlin 12.14 J 12.15 Athens 5474 5474 Bucharest 6674 6674 Buenos Aires 17J unquoted Monte Video111 words
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Article110 1937-03-24 16 TIN:— PREVIOUSLY LATEST iuwicirn—(Spot) £282.15.0 £290.0.0 London— (3 months) £278. OX) £284.0.0 Singapore $137.50 $144.00 Business Done ‘ill’ $136.75 Buyers no sellers COPRA.—(Sundried) $8.55 $8.65 BLACK PEPPER $11 50 S U S o RUBBER London New York 12id 12Ad Spot (O A P ri /j i-c 4' 423c110 words
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Article177 1937-03-24 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN: Buyer» Sellers Batu Selangor 1.774 1.824 Hong Fatt 150 1.55 Jelebu 1-25 1.30 Kuchai 1.774 1.824 Lukut 1-30 1.324 North Taiping 90 924 Petalings 10.00 10.50 Rahman Hyd. 1.474 1-524 Rantau Ordy. 1.924 1.974 Rantau Pref. 1.874 1.924 Taiping 90 924 Ulu Klahg 1.40 1-424 Ampat177 words
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Article247 1937-03-24 16 The following are the changes tn oui quotations up to noon today:— RUBBER:— Buyers SeUera TIN:— Ampats 6,0 6 3 Asams 35 0 36 0 Ayer Hitanis 28 6 29 6ex Batu Snlangors 1.80 1.83 Chenderiargs 27 0 28 0 Hong Fatts 1.50 1.53 Hongkongs 35 0 36247 words
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69 1937-03-24 16 w me British Wireless. Letter Of Thanks London, March 23. Two British destroyers recently evacuated 450 bilbao children to Saint Jelin De Luz and the Spanish Minister of Marine and Air has, in his capacity both as minister and as member for Bilbao, sent a personalw me British Wireless. - 69 words
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Article100 1937-03-24 16 Paris Exhibition Pact A Franco-German agreement regaiding the supply of currency to German visitors to the forthcoming World Exhibition in Paris was concluded last week. As a result of Dr. Schacht’s insistence that any French currency placed at the disposal of these Visitors must be deceived100 words
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157 1937-03-24 16 Farewell Dinner (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, March 20. The staff of the Forest Department entertained Mr. G.W. Somerville, Conservator of Forests, to a dinner at the Semiling Rest House, on the occasion of his departure for home on leave. Che A.R. Hassan, the157 words
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Advertisement279 1937-03-24 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION, LIMITED (Incorporated in the S.S.) SUCCESSORS to wnß CHINESE OOMMEBCEAL BANK, lhutbd, TUB BO BONO BANK, LMHTI2D, TUT, OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, UMITKD. CAPITAL Authorised J J ***** Pbrlrl-TTn $10,000,000« HEAD OFFICB CHINA CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE PBNANG BRANCH Nob: 26 A 30, Meh Telegraphic Addressi: "OYHtSEA OTHNR BKANONNI279 words
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Advertisement543 1937-03-24 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The Liability of members io limited to tat > extent and tn manner preaerlbed by Ordtaanca No. fl of 1W» of the Colony. HOU4 Of/idoi—HONG KONO. Authortoed Capital sso,ooo W Issued and Fully paid up *****000 c Reserve Funds:— £«.5004»?543 words
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