Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 April 1937
1937-04-08
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Title Section20 1937-04-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBUSHED DAILY. No. 81. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration143 1937-04-08 1 —British Wireless. Between Valencia And Alicante SHIP OPENS FIRE ON ATTACKING BOMBER London, April 7. The First Lord of the Admiralty; replying to a question told the Commons that reports had been received that the British Destroyer “Gallant” whilst on a passage yesterday between.—British Wireless. - 143 words
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Article155 1937-04-08 1 .—Reuter. REFERENCE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS RATES FIXED BY GOVERNMENT’S London, April 7. The question of the wages of rubber workers in Malaya was drawn attention to ■by Mr. Kelly in the House of Commons. Mr Ormsby-Gore promised to circulate particulars. Mr. Paling suggested that wages.—Reuter. - 155 words
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Article65 1937-04-08 1 PENANG TEAM AT NETS A large crowd turned up on the Esplanade yesterday to watch Sir Julien Cahn s cricketers at net practice but they were disappointed. Several members of the side, however, watched the Penang team at batting and fowling practice. Late' Dr. Hopkins gave the65 words
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Article151 1937-04-08 1 5 Coolies Dead (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, April 7. The Ijodies of three women and two men who were buried alive in a landslide on the Tai Loong Kongsi tin mine at Kepong yestefday morning have not been recovered yet. A whole day’s digging by151 words
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Article82 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. KUALA LUMPUR LANDSLIDE (From Our Own Correspondent) (By Telephone) Miners were still digging this morning for bodies of three women and two men coolies who were buried alive in yesterday’s landslide in the Tai Loong Kongsi Mine at Kepong. They have been missing more than 24 hours—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article98 1937-04-08 1 move for a revision of the Treaty.—Reuter and British Wireless. JAPANESE ©EtfeLNE TO AGREE TREATY REVISION UNLIKELY London. April 7. Replying to Lieut-Commander Fletcher in the House of Commons Mr. Eden said the Japanese Foreign Minister had, on April 27, communicated with the British Ambassador atmove for a revision of the Treaty.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 98 words
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Article129 1937-04-08 1 Entries Close On April 12 The Penang Lawn Tennis Association’s 1937 championships will soon begin. Entries close on April 12 and it is hoped that a start will be made on April 19. In addition to the usual singles, doubles, end mixed-doubles, it is now hoped129 words
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Article163 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. ATTACKED IN CANADA INVALIDATED SOCIAL STATUTES Ottawa. April 6. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council was attacked in the House of Commons by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Caban, ExSecretary of State, in connection with recent judgments of the Privy Council, invalidating three Canadian social legislation—Reuter. - 163 words
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Article194 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. PANIC IN LONDON FINANCIAL CIRCLES U S. STATEMENT’ CLEARS SITUATION London, April 7. Panic spread in financial circles in London and the Continent following the receipt of a report from New" York that the United States banks had informed their London agents that they—Reuter. - 194 words
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Article62 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. Declaration Of New Policy Washington, April 7. Senator Robinson, leader of the Majority Party in the Senate, announced that a new declaration of policy by the Senate with regard to “sit-down” strikes has been agreed upon which will replace the defeated amendment declaring such strikes—Reuter. - 62 words
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294 1937-04-08 1 Following are matches in the Penang Junior Badminton Tournament to be played this weekend ta the Penang Free School Hall. FIXTUBES FOB SATURDAY’ SINGLES 3.00 p.m. Lim Teow Seng vs. Lim Yong Eng 3.30 p.m. Lim Kneh Sin vs. Ooi Teik Hock 4.00 p.m.294 words
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Article88 1937-04-08 1 -British Wireless. BELGIUM TO BE RELEASED BRITAIN FRANCE NOT UNWILLING London, April 7. It is understood that in response to Belgium’s desire to be released from her Locarno commitments, negotiations have been proceeding between Paris and London, and it has been found that there is no difference in-British Wireless. - 88 words
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Article30 1937-04-08 1 —British Wireless. Valued At £1,528,083 London, April 7. Lady Houston who died last December left estate valued at £1,528,083. Estate duty amounting to £690,921 has been paid.—British Wireless. - 30 words
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Article92 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. TOKIO—LONDON IN THREE DAYS “DIVINE WIND” REACHES KARACHI Rangoon, April 7. The “Divine Wind’’ which is attempting to fly from Tokio to England in record time, passed over the vicinity of Akyab at 3.20 a.m. G.M.T. According to a radio received at the air port here—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article49 1937-04-08 1 —Reuter. k 4' '--r Wreckage Found Albuquerque, April 7. The wreckage of an aeroplane which left Burbank, California, for Kansas City on April 3 with eight passengers and two pilots has been found by a searching plane on a mountain side- wfth no signs of Kfe.—Reuter. k 4' '--r - 49 words
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Advertisement16 1937-04-08 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement74 1937-04-08 1 i For Arch building. super-skilful I decoration and other accessory disj play necessities, PLEASE consult with: Head Office-. Commercial Advertising Agency, 62, China St., Penang. ’Phone 693 Hranrh Office Commercial Advertising Agency, 59. Hale Street, Ipoh. ’Phone 167. 1 Wk 1 ~J 7 11 on I3k k SA The importance74 words
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Article, Illustration1235 1937-04-08 2 Demonstration Against New Treaty “TREACHERY” *TO ALLIES AND BALKAN PACTS Belgrade. THE treaty of friendship and non-aggression between Italy and Yugoslavia was signed last) week by Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, and M. Stoyadinovitch, Jugoslav Foreign Minister. The treaty includes a trade pact and1,235 words
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Article410 1937-04-08 2 DELAYED UNTIL AFTER CORONATION It has been decided that it will not be possible to erect the equestrian statue to Earl Haig in Whitehall before the Coronation. The unveiling will probably take place early in October. The statue is to be placed opposite the War Office. It410 words
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Article292 1937-04-08 2 TEN-POINT PROGRAMME Rome Reorgeniaution of Italian work in Addis Ababa has led to the issue of general instructions to the Fascist party centres in the Abyssinian capital to follow a ten point programme of activity. The points are as follows: (1) To support the colonial programme292 words
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Article212 1937-04-08 2 HALF-SHEETS IN BIG ECONOMY DRIVE CLOSE TYPING AND LESS SPACING Munich. A remarkable “save paper” campaign has been inaugurated by the 25,000 officers of Herr Hitler’s Storm Troops. It is expected to serve shortly as a model for all business houses under the stringent "Four-Year212 words
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Advertisement515 1937-04-08 2 lead Office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office 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. SLLSCRIPTION RATES515 words
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Advertisement314 1937-04-08 2 Il'J'.S. 3t MARKS APIOL A STEEL I Sure and certain for all Female I complaints.Evcryladythould I keep a box in the house. I The I GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY I 52-54 Beach Street, Penang. OW TONiCFOODAtyERAGB A. WANDER LIMITED, 18, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapcie. PENANG TURF CLUB EXTRA MEETING 1937 3rd,314 words
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76 1937-04-08 3 —Reuter. NIGHT ATTACK ON INSURGENTS 500 Dead Valencia, April 7. "pHE Republican troops scored an important success last night when they made a surprise night attack on insurgent positions on Mount Chimorra in the Pozoblanco sector. The Republicans claim that they encircled the enemy and opened—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article153 1937-04-08 3 Four Penang Chinese Acquitted Mr. H. Watson, sitting in the Penfxng Middle Court yesterday, acquitted four Chinese. Tan Cheng, Meoh Chong, Kwai Huat and Goh Thean Swee who were charged with having attempted to commit extortion on Goh Cheng Hooi by putting him in fear of injury153 words
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Article121 1937-04-08 3 —Reuter. 1 orikhel Tribesmen Blamed New Delhi, April 7. The Resident of Waziristan informed a council of headmen that the responsibility for the continued activities of the Fakiripi rests on the Torikhel tribesmen. Government allowances have been cancelled for Khassadars, who were enrolled to act as.—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-04-08 3 A Reuter message states that Princess Juliana and Prince Bernard have returned to The Hague after their honeymoon trip in Poland, Austria, and the Riviera.28 words
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Article72 1937-04-08 3 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Outside Japanese Consulate And On Ship JAPAN’S REPLY TO CHINA Shanghai, April 7. Custom authorities in Shanghai seized a consignment of smuggled copper cents outside the Japanese consulate, and another on the Moya Maru before dawn. A statement has been issued by the—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 72 words
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107 1937-04-08 3 —British Wireless. To Join Government Of Newfoundland London, April 6. The King has approved the appointment of Mr. J. H. Penson. of the Treasury to be a member of the Commission of the Government of Newfoundland succeeding Mr. E. M. R. Trentham who has—British Wireless. - 107 words
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Article33 1937-04-08 3 British Wireless. Re-Elected Governor Of Bank Of England London, April 6. Mr. Montague Norman was re-elected Governor of the Bank of England today and Mr. B. G. Cattems Deputy Governor.British Wireless. - 33 words
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Article366 1937-04-08 3 Reuter Wireless. Bilbao, April 2. Sixtyone were killed, including thirteen nuns, and 150 were injured in an insurgent air raid on Durango (twenty miles south-east of Bilbao), Elorrio end Orchandio.no. An official Basque communique states a number of churches were bombed and three priests were killed asReuter Wireless. - 366 words
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Article99 1937-04-08 3 —Reuter. Just as the leaders of a party of 19 climbers had reached the summit of Mount Trent for the first time in history one of the climbers slipped on some ice. Two others, who were roped to him, were dragged down, and the three—Reuter. - 99 words
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Article50 1937-04-08 3 —British Wireless. Queen Inspects Work On Crown Dondon, April 6. The King and Queen were shown round alterations in progress at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation, by the Earl Marshal today. Later the Queen visited a firm of goldsmiths in Albermarle Street and inspected work on her Crown.-—British Wireless. - 50 words
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Article204 1937-04-08 3 KING GHAZI’S GUEST Baghdad. Etair Ibn Saud, Crown Prince of Sxudi-Arabia, has arrived here on a week’s visit at the invitation of King Ghazi. A salvo of 21 guns fired a salute as the Arab Prince, in flowing white robes, alighted at Baghdad-West railway station. The204 words
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Article64 1937-04-08 3 Reuter Wireless. Total Now 6.000 London, April 5. One thousand apprentices struck work in the John Brown Yard on Clydebank where the sistership to the Queen Mary is under construction, bringing the total of apprentices now involved in the strike for better wages and conditions to sixReuter Wireless. - 64 words
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Article59 1937-04-08 3 —British Wireless. Exhibition At Bodlean Library London, April 6. The centenary of the Birth of Algernon Charles Swinburne is being commemorated by articles in the press, exhibitions and public readings of his poetry. The exhibition at the Bodlean Library at Oxford will be open for three weeks and—British Wireless. - 59 words
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Advertisement297 1937-04-08 3 Thursday, Bth April 1937 ““S!SR ltd. WEMBLEY PARK GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY PEEJAY RINGENS M x Definitely for a few nights more only This Aviator Acrobat will hand you the shock of a life-time by performing his sensational diving act. Death-defying, Nerve racking, Blood curdling dive tank ng k297 words
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Advertisement1064 1937-04-08 3 W M IT KAMYS 1N RELIABLE PRAMS.... THE “JOY” PRAM COI A REAL RELIABLE PRAM AT A DPIFT GVDVUHO LOW p RICE STURDILY BUILT i iiIVIL H WITH STRONG STEEL FRAME afc MAROON AND WIRE WHEELS < /V f /X R NAVY UPHOLSTERY AND HOOD IS OF fl >IB 01,064 words
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801 1937-04-08 4 Apology From Mr. N. Mallal To S. S. (S) A. Committee DID NOT REALISE DISCUSSIONS WERE CONFIDENTIAL Singapore. A full apology from Mr. N.A. Mallal to the committee of the Straits Settlestate that letters appearing in one of the the features of the meeting of801 words
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Article528 1937-04-08 4 “A Serious Ofiener (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 7. The Perak Assizes opened in the Ipoh Supreme Court on Monday, presided over by the Hon. Mr. Justice Aitken. All the cases on the calender except murder cases were called as usual, following the English528 words
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Article1033 1937-04-08 4 PENANG SWIMMING CLUB GALA NIGHT The Penang Swimming Club will hold a Gala Night tomorrow from 9 p.m. onwards. There will be an informal dance, aquatic sports and supper will be served. Guests may be invited by members. Mr. R. Nutt, Manager, Arcadia Estate, Bagan Datoh, Lower1,033 words
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Article141 1937-04-08 4 Bullet-Wound In Thigh A shooting accident was reported in Tanjong Rambutan on Monday last, resulting in a Chinese woman, Chin Fook Moy, being removed to the Ipoh Hospital with a bullet-wound in her thigh. Her condition is said to be serious but not critical. It appears that141 words
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Article296 1937-04-08 4 MRS. a T. SMITH RECEIVES “A” LICENCE Flying times were affected this montu by the very wet weather and by engine overhaul work, states the Perak Flying Club’s report for March. As the 100 hour mark was passed under these conditions, it will be seen that members296 words
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Advertisement221 1937-04-08 4 A BEAUTY HINT STRAIGHT FROM lovely MIRIAM HOPKINS < w > Mary: “Why do you admire Mary: “If only my skin were MONTH I ATFR Miriam Hopkins so much, Jack? as lovely as Miriam Hopkins s. I 1 n LftlEß. Jack: “She always seems so Mary: I am glad I221 words
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Article, Illustration2054 1937-04-08 5 HEALTH ORGANISATION Of LEAGUE Control Of Malaria In The far East J LS I after the Great War a line of outposts was flung- across the whole of Europe. This was not to prevent an army movin g‘> but a much greater enemy—the common louse. .he2,054 words
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Article404 1937-04-08 5 MR, E.E.F. PRETTY'S PLEA (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 7. “I think it is time that you should put away all your petty disagreements and rivalries and bind yourselves into one really powerful body. I think my friend Ch.pt. Hashim is already working to this404 words
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Advertisement95 1937-04-08 5 THE ONE THING gfMj THAT MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN s y o i Some things could be done without —but not ENO, for, without its gentle, sure assistance, how could the little irregularities, the disturbances of change, the carelessness of holiday freedom, be corrected and controlled. ENO is your safeguard.95 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article367 1937-04-08 6 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES —AN APPEAL THE CABARET CONTROVERSY WAITRESSES IN PENANG CIVICUS AND FLAGS PENANG FOOTBALL FINANCES To The Editor. Dear Sir, —Meenachie and Ramasamy will soon be occupying their estate ‘Lallang Cottage” and in calm and serene comfort from the verandah of their abode watch Sellie367 words
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Article200 1937-04-08 6 To the Editor. Sir, —If I am not mistaken your learned contributor, Diodes, must have had the shock of his life today when, being so well equipped with a wide knowledge of current events, he was the object of a direct attack by one of your correspondents200 words
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Article351 1937-04-08 6 To The Editor. Sir —Mr. Kingsley Goh excuses himself by saying that he is a woman-hater and is not married, so it is not in his power to bring his wife into the cabaret. lam intrigued by Mr. Goh’s suggestion that wives should play “Mah Jong”351 words
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Article203 1937-04-08 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —Mr. Goh may be out of his senses when writing his suggestion, but Mr. F. Farrington must have a stroke of lunacy when writing such idiotic remarks. From my own expei-iences of all the cabarets in Malaya I find that a203 words
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Article128 1937-04-08 6 To The Editor. Sir,—Of all emblems, the flrig is the one which is universally accepted among men as the incarnation of the’r intensest sentiment, and when uplifted among them, concentrates in itself the annals of a nation and all the traditions of an empire, so the128 words
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Article135 1937-04-08 6 To The Editor. Sir, —There has been for some time comment on the behaviour of cabaret hostesses and female barbers, end it makes me wonder why none of them who voice their opinions have anything to say about coffee-shop waitress. Going home, from office in the135 words
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Article50 1937-04-08 6 The Editor regrets that many letters received yesterday and today cannot be published in today’s issue. They wall appear tomorrow. Sir John Campbell:—Your reply to Mr. J. C. Pasqual on the subjects of tigers and snakes will be published in the Sunday Gazette on April 11. —Editor.50 words
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Article56 1937-04-08 6 Reuter. American Team New York, April 8. Sarazen. Shute, Manero, Norton Smith, Picard and Revolta have been selected to represent America in the Ryder Cup contest at Southport on June 29 and 30. Hagen will be the non-playing captain. The remaining four will be selected after theReuter. - 56 words
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Article53 1937-04-08 6 —Reuter. 20th Anniversary Washington, April 6. The twentieth anniversary of the entry of the United States into the Great War was celebrated to-day when President Roosevelt review’ed 5,000 troops, including a troop of Negro horsemen and a score of tanks in the presence of thousands—Reuter. - 53 words
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Advertisement44 1937-04-08 6 PENANG TURF CLUB EXTRA MEETING 1937 THE $l/- UNLIMITED SWEEP HELD OVER. FOR THE 7TH INSTANT WILL BE DRAWN AT THE PENANG TURF CLUB TOWN OFFICE AT 11.45 A.M. ON SATURDAY 10TH APRIL, 1937. BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE, S. C. VICKERS, SECRETARY, PTC.44 words
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Advertisement405 1937-04-08 6 ITS DANGEROUS TO BE TOO THIN! Take These Flesh-Forming Tablets The thin man or woman is never safe Coughs, colds and bronchitis sow their d<mgerous seeds of future lung-trouble ven easily in those chests which are not well covered with protective layers of good solid flesh. Weigh yourself today —and405 words
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Miscellaneous245 1937-04-08 6 Announcing The Big Event of the Season, GA OPENING TONIGHT ■m',% r AT r WINDSOR H /ijk* THE FIRST REAL AND THE FINEST MALAY TALKIE EVER 7 ■< PRODUCED MIS S DJ A WL'V AND THE ENTIRE CAST OF HER 80 M FAMOUS DARDANELLA g .1 that thrilled you during245 words
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Miscellaneous93 1937-04-08 6 Royal Phone 241 Phone Ml 6-30 Tonight 9-30 BY POPULAR DEMAND Return Screening of the Unique Film Co.’s Production CANTONESE TALKIE “THE RIVER GIRL” WITH Miss LEONG SHU HOI. SENG SHU MOI, SENG SHIEW LEAN. Gorgeous scene Lilting Songs PRICES OF ADMISSION: 15, 30 "50 cts. UPSTAIRS 70 cts. (all93 words
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722 1937-04-08 7 GOLD CHAIN AND PENDANT WORTH SI 13 INVOLVED further Hearing Today LVe hearing of the ease in which a Chinese, Teoh Yam Hong. v xv ith having cheated Mohamed Yusoff, a jeweller, in v 1 hl chain and pendant valued $143.50, commenced h-’’ > 11.722 words
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Article272 1937-04-08 7 Two Penang Tamils 5 Convicted A Tamil youth, Muthu, who was airaignt before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Couit on Tuesday on a charge of haVing committed theft of clothing, valued at $2l on March 31, at Anson Road, Penang, was sentenced to one month’s272 words
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Article216 1937-04-08 7 SEREMBAN POLICE ISSUE WARRANT I OR ARREST ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST OF 82,755.60 (brom Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. April 6. A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a well-known Chinese, Chong Ah Fah, until recently a clerk in the Government Chandu Shop at Seremban. He216 words
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Article592 1937-04-08 7 Proposal In Negri Council Chamber Carried (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, April 6. At a meeting of the Lower Chamber of the Negri Sembilan State Council held at the Council Chamber this morning, a proposal to levy a royalty on firewood from rubber estates if removed592 words
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Article76 1937-04-08 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. April 7. Some amusement was caused in the Talcing Magistrate’s Court yesterday when a man who was charged with being found drimk and incapable gave his name as Sukat son of Samsu. Tiie accused, a Punjabi Mchamedsn, ’pleaded guilty to the76 words
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Article328 1937-04-08 7 A vigorous attack on recent suggestions that Malayan estates should prohibit the sale cf toddy to Indian labourers is mride by Dr. A. L. Hoops, C.8.E., J.P., in his •annual report as Senior Medical Officer of the Malacca Agricultural Medical Board, where he points out328 words
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Advertisement370 1937-04-08 7 one PA,B BY SINCE FIRST|POLICY WAS ISSUED IN IS7I X I A I' SECURITY S ERVICE WORLD WIDE I Another Milestone of Achievement in puolic service has been oassed by the Company during H 36. Of the many significant features of the Annual Report, perhaps the most striking is that370 words
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Article555 1937-04-08 8 FIRE at sea is one of the most unnerving experiences imaginable, yet, apparently, it is a hazard that despite all the ingenuity of the shipbuilder, is still rife. The recent news of the fire on board the motorship Silverlarch serves to focus attention on this peril.555 words
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Article102 1937-04-08 8 PROCEEDING ON HOME LEAVE MR. T. D. HUGHES TO SUCCEED Mr. H. A. L. Luckham, Second Police Magistrate and Coroner, Penang, will be leaving for Home on Saturday by the P. O. s.s. Ranchi on ten months’ leave. Mr. Luckham will be succeeded in Penang by Mr.102 words
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Article367 1937-04-08 8 Sun Life Assurance Company DIVIDEND FOR POLICYHOLDERS Payment of benefits to policy-holders and beneficiaries by the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada amounted to $77,000,000 during the past year, it was reported by Mr. Arthur B. Wood, in his presidential address at the annual general meeting367 words
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Article689 1937-04-08 8 Payment for Councillors-Comment in Eurasian Review Present System Has Two Distinct Disadvantages—Not Derogatory To Be Paid THE following comment on the question of payment for Councillors appears as an editorial in the current issue of the Eurasian Review, the magazine of the Eurasian Association which is just689 words
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Article108 1937-04-08 8 Keeper Fined $250 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, April 7. Al week-end raid on the premises of the Kuala Kedah Chinese mess, one of the best known Chinese clubs in Alor Star, by Mr. B. M. b. Connell, the Commissioner of Police, led108 words
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Article95 1937-04-08 8 With reference to the report which appeered in yesterday’s issue of the Pinang Gazette under the heading "Alleged nonPayment of Wages” we are asked to point out that S. M. Ibrahim was summoned as manager of the firm of V. S. Mfidar Co. and not as95 words
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Article112 1937-04-08 8 Negotiations W ith Employers Continue Negotiations continue between employers and employees in the Penang foundry «nd machine shops, the workers in which made a strike threat on Tuesday and presented their employers with a set of demands and conditions. This morning the workers were again at112 words
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Article62 1937-04-08 8 Bail of $2OO was allowed a Tamil, Govindasamy, who was charged before Mr. H. A L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday, with causing grievoushurt to a woman, Aderachee, by tearing her, ear-lobe, on April 6 at Brick Kiln Road. After the charge had been explained62 words
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Advertisement181 1937-04-08 8 Does this Climate Upset Your Liver and Digestion If so, take a course of j I In this tropical climate with its heat and humidity the Liver becomes sluggish, the bowels irregular, and the whole digestive system disorganised, with the result your head aches and you feel generally "washed out.”181 words
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Advertisement58 1937-04-08 8 VA'AViVAW/A SPERRY PURE ROLLED OATS I wfl WFICHT ILB CLZSpecially packed to protect your health, as well as to preserve the shape of the Flakes and wholeness of the grain. SPECIALLY PACKED FOR THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tins Obtainable at all the Leading Provisions Dealers Sole Agents Henry Waugh58 words
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2829 1937-04-08 9 Tribute To “World’s Most Enthusiastic Cricketer’’ SPORTS CLUB DINNER AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL IT’ lady cricketers in England could be persuaded to adopt the sensible and attractive costumes that the “sporting ladies” in Malaya wore, he might persuade Lady Cahn to bring a team •I2,829 words
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Advertisement29 1937-04-08 9 1- tJhe trUe tonic food uoio*>«L/e of all C u «mMts and Start I i < <7 /7 gents for North Malay a Penang: THE GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY Lt<L, Penang ipoh.29 words
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Advertisement138 1937-04-08 9 Only a water-proofed toothbrush can keep TEETH REALLY WHITE! •Do the bristles in your toothbrush turn limp and soggy J when wet? THROW IT AWAY! Get a Dr. West’s f Toothbrush. Made with the finest, costliest bristles, waler-proofed by an exclusive process. Cannot get PbAv soggy—keeps teeth really brilliant-white. Ster-138 words
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1236 1937-04-08 10 Ten Per Cent. Dividend For Shareholders The report of the directors of Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate, Ltd., states tha f the profit for the year amounted to $42,695.66 of which $31,500 was absorbed in the payment of first and second interim dividends of1,236 words
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Article441 1937-04-08 10 Land Sold For Mining REPLANTING PLANNED The report of the directors of Bukit Kepong Rubber Estates Ltd. states that the profit for the year ended December last was $29,059 to which has been added §2,242 brought forward, making §31,301. A_n interim dividend of 4 per cent. was441 words
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Article148 1937-04-08 10 Imports of tin ore into the Straits Settlements, other than from Malaya, during March, totalled 2,553 tons, compared with 2,684 tons in January. The total imports for the quarter are 7,620 tons, which compares with 6,824 tons for the corresponding period of 1936 Gf the March148 words
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Article161 1937-04-08 10 Net Profit Of £277.000 In 1936 The net profit for the year ended December 31, 1936, of John Dickinson and Co., paper makers and manufacturing stationers after providing for interest on Debenture stock, depreciation and tax, amounts to £277,016, which, with the £70,567 brought forward from the last161 words
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Article46 1937-04-08 10 Belew are particulars of March opeuitions of the various tin companies: Tongkah Compound N.L. Hours 613, Yards 152,000, Piculs 481.77. Tongkah Compound No. 2 N.L. Hour 534, Yards 83,000, Piculs 484.92. Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd., 2,600 piculs. Southern Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd.. 4,190 piculs.46 words
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Advertisement162 1937-04-08 10 ll* mgSgfii I ftWSXftfr J I I 35,59 TOS C A 1,, fah R H I N EGO L D Eau de Cologne. A poem of fl If Eau de Cologne enchants by glorious fragrance, delightfully < ME its sparkling cheerfulness. Sweet captivating in-its charming in- and C ol as162 words
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Article, Illustration82 1937-04-08 11 —But It Was A Finish They Didn’t Expect Had you been at Hampstead Heath, you might have envied these tobogganists speeding downhill, but a moment later a spill erided their headlong flight. Thev were some of the thousands of people who took advantage of the82 words
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Advertisement124 1937-04-08 11 If Do you read the Sunday Gazette? I Every week new and interesting features are introduced into the SUNDAY !G AZETTE. Place an order for regular delivery with your newsagent or become a subscriber. The following are some of the features of the SUNDAY GAZETTE. ILLUSTRATED LONDON LETTER: CHINA PAGE:124 words
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Article192 1937-04-08 12 Able To Carry 250 Conversations At Once Television telephones are being brought a stage nearer. A television film transmitter has been ordered by the British Post Office for test purposes, foreshadowing the time when the television user will see the person at the other end of the192 words
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Article451 1937-04-08 12 Latest Tinies Of Posting AIK MAIL A mail fo Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at .oO p.m. oday. OUTWARD MAIL A mail for Sabang and Kota Radja451 words
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Article585 1937-04-08 12 s S “RANPURA” from London via ports. Sails today for Singapore, flong; Kong, Shanghai, Kobe Yokohama. S S “SOMALI” from London via ports. Sails today tor Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe Yokohama. M S YLSIA” from Singapore via Malacca Port Swettenham. Sails585 words
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Article788 1937-04-08 12 Room For A Considerable Increase Of Imports It is suggested in ‘The Second Industrial Survey of South Wales,” which was published recently, that an economy of shipping might be achieved by redistribution of traffic between ports. Some English ports, it is observed, have a big788 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1020 1937-04-08 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following wavelengths-. TRANSMISSION 2. transmission 2 8.15 p.m.—Th® news and announcements GSH 21 7 7 Mc/s (13.91 m.) 8.35 —Greenwich time signal. Fred Hart- GSG 17.97 Mc/s (16.8 m.) ley and his Quintet.t B.43—‘Food for GSF 9.511,020 words
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Miscellaneous306 1937-04-08 12 PARIS Station Radio-Colonial. Its call letters are: W. L. 19.68 metres T. P. A. 2 W. L. 25.23 T. P. A. 3 W. L. 25.60 T. P. A. 4 TODAY TP A 2 15.24 Mc|s (19.6 m) p.m. 6.20 Concert relay from Grenoble. 7.05 Talk on current French events in306 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-04-08 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Low 10.50 p.m. 4.40 p.m. TOMORROW 11.26 a.m. 5.08 a.m. 11.34 p. m. 5.24p.m.18 words
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Article124 1937-04-08 13 Travellers By Sea Last Year Passengers who travelled directly between the United Kingdom and places outride Europe rose to 559.957 last year from 497,393 in 1935. There was, however, a decrease in pleasure cruising passengers to about 63,000 from 72,000. The outward passenger movement was about124 words
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Advertisement741 1937-04-08 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Veoaaia. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Gian 4 Shire Line) Penang London A. PATROCLUS Mars., L’don, R’dam Glasgow Apr. 15 May 12 GLEN BEG London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp Anr 23 May 24 Middlesboi vugh. c. MEMNON M’seilles,741 words
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Advertisement467 1937-04-08 13 P&O BRITISH n< INDIA SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN &S. “RANPURA” SAILING THURSDAY, Bth APRIL Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under I enan U* Teluk Anson, Port Swettenhaat* contract with His Majesty's Government Malacca and Singapore Service London and Far East Mail Service s s “BULAN” Apr. S/S MATA HARP’ Apr. 16467 words
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Advertisement282 1937-04-08 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON SEKVICL For Colombo, Aden Suez. Port Sa*c Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar, Lando*. Aaiwerp and Rotterdam. Steamers. Sailing date*. YASUKUNI MARU (Calls Hamburg) Apr. 15 HAKONE MARU Apr. 36 •SUWA MARU May 14 ♦FUSHIMI MARU May 2S HAKOZAKI MARU June 11 TERUKUNI MAHU (Calls Hamburg June 24 HAKUSAN282 words
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Miscellaneous624 1937-04-08 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN NIROM Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- YDC (15.15 Mqs (19.8 m.) mg frequencies;—— PMN (10.26 Mcjs (29.2 m.) DJB 15.20 Mc|e 19.7 m. TODAY DJN »-54 Mc|s 81.4 m. p.m. 2.10 News bulletin. TODAY 2,20 Close down 5.50 Time signal. Opening announceP’ m ment. 2.15 Greetings624 words
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Miscellaneous136 1937-04-08 13 CALCUTTA Station VUC broadcasts on a wavelength if 49.10 metres (6.109 kc). TODAY p.m. 9 33 News bulletin in Bengali. 9.48 Musical variety (Hindu). 10.28 News bulletin in English. 10.48 Talk (English): “Indian Homelife.” 11.03 An instrumental and vocal recital Relayed from St. John’s Church. 12.03 Time signal. Close down.136 words
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Article646 1937-04-08 14 All Goals Scored In First Half POOR DISPLAY IN SENIOR LEAGUE M.R.C. 4. P.R.C.I. The Muslim Recreation Club had an easy victory over the Penang Recreation duo in a first division league match yesterday cn the Victoria Green. The M.R.C. have played two nuitches since646 words
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Article125 1937-04-08 14 Bombay, Mar. 24. After four homes’ heated discussion the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to accept the Beaumont Committee Report in toto. It was also resolved that no further disciplinary action be taken against Amarnath. In the absence of the Nawab of Bhopal, Mr.125 words
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Article912 1937-04-08 14 PENANG EASTER MEETING Programme For Saturday Following is the full programme for the concluding day of the 1 enang Easter Meeting, to be run on Saturday HORSES —Class 3 —Division I—s1 —5 I'2 Furlongs. 00 0 KING OF HEARTS 9.00 A. van Toorec Duval o 1912 words
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Article222 1937-04-08 14 C. R. C. Win By Three Matches To One TERRIFIC FIGHTS The Penang Sports Club were beaten at tennis yesterday on their own courts, Esplanade, by the Chinese Recreation Club by three doubles to one. Two of the matches were protracted affairs and the second doubles222 words
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Article23 1937-04-08 14 Reuter. Win For Third Lanark London. April 6. In the Scottish League Third Lanark defeated Celtic by four goals to two.—Reuter. - 23 words
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36 1937-04-08 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Apr:! 7. The Bangkok University soccer team beat a representative Singapore team yesterday by five goals to two. A return match w 11 be played on Friday.36 words
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Advertisement216 1937-04-08 14 Si for all Climate» rowiO lubrtituu -k-TE, i n Check» and arrests niARRHEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. DIARK H CK A an The reliab ls Family remedy for STOMACH CHILLS infIUENZA, COUGHS,COLDS and Is the only specific in CATARRH, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. CHOLERA and a true palliative in I DYSENTERY Neuralgia,216 words
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416 1937-04-08 15 Chinese Giris Join In The Chase I The 13th meet of the Kulim Club Harriers was held on Monday April 5. The hares were two well-known planters, both remarkable for speed and docility. The trial started from the Club at 5 p.m. and shortly416 words
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Article124 1937-04-08 15 450 Teams In Action In England London. It is anticipated that there will bi al least 450 baseball teams in action thip summer. This fact wes revealed at the annual meeting of the Baseball Association National Council. The most striking progress has been made in124 words
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Article133 1937-04-08 15 Eric Leslie Phelps, Putney, successfully defended his sculling championship title in a match for £2OO a-side against Louis Brull Barry, Barnes. The match was held over the 4-miles championship course from Putney to Mortlake. Barry, who is a nephew of Ernest Barry and brother of H.A. Barry133 words
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1138 1937-04-08 15 Rivalry Between A. H. Padgham And Henry Cotton London. March 28. GOLF S cavalcade for 1937 is about to start. It will be the biggest and, with the possible exception of the year 1930, when R T. Jones accomplished the “Grand Slam’’ of golf,1,138 words
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Article83 1937-04-08 15 France Expected To Take Part London. France, whose participation in the Tokyo Olympic Genies was looked upon as doubtful, is now expected to compete. The various sports bodies of France have determined to co-operate in the effort to find between now and 1940 200 athletes of the83 words
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Article280 1937-04-08 15 British Effort To XV in Longest Non-Stop Event Britain is to make a big effort to win the international Atlantic air race, organised by the Aero Club de France and to be flown next August. The Clyde clipper which is being specially built for the event at280 words
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Article568 1937-04-08 15 Wimbledon This Y ear Who W ill Be The Champions? Lovelock's Future Sports Promotion Rivalry Helen Jacobs, present holder of the women's title, has been in England all the winter, hunting with half a dozen different picks to keep lit, and not bothering about tennis. NoXv she568 words
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Advertisement161 1937-04-08 15 A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER I J AUSTIN PRODUCES THE CAR II 'dn T Wils®- 1 2 f > > pMNMI Sml ./BaI?;-;:.’ <’if x.-' 'll:-• *<:. A' The New Ten-Four Cambridge Saloon. a...,....-.,..,..,.-. car from which noise and drumm COMFORT, there are longer road-springs and eliminated here is news161 words
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LATEST SHARE AND COMMODITY NEWS
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Article361 1937-04-08 16 Dull London, April 7. Yesterday Rise or Fall ■m. 1 juo.. 1*4444 ..-..v.nn Vandiac, 4 p.c., INMO 1-V'« BVm Loaa. p.c. 1,j27i Cam. Un. Am. (Unit*) 10 J’ Praaential A Royal pd.) J Gt Wcatera Ord. z a Can. Pec. (»25) 1' s Chartered Bank (£5) l-ij361 words
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Article116 1937-04-08 16 London, April 7. RUBBER Weak. Spot 12 ft buyers 12ft sellers. l2s buyers 12 ft sellers. July|Sept 12$ buyers 128 sellers. Oct.|Dec. 12$ buyers 12g sellers. New YorS;: 24.97 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,314 tons Liverpool 30,295 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. i (April) £20|12.6d. PEPPER116 words
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Article124 1937-04-08 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations n MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share List today:— RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Alor Gajah 160 I.7ocum Batu Lintang 1-524 1.57 i Bedford 1.32 i 1.37 s Kamasan 5.50 3-75 Sungei Tukang 1.52? 1.57 i United Malacca 2.60 2.75 cum TIN:— Batu Selangor 1.70124 words
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Article162 1937-04-08 16 LEAN CO. TODAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 0 6 6 Bangrins 23 0 24 0 Hong Fatts 1.47* 1.55cd Jelebus 1.20 1.25 K. Lanjuts 26 9 27‘3 K. Kampars 19,3 200 Laruts 16 0 16 6 Lukuts 1.22* 1.30 Pangnga Rivers 12 lOS 13 3 Tetalings 10.25162 words
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Article119 1937-04-08 16 TlN: PREVIOUSLY LATEST London—(Spot) £283.0.0 £273.5.0 London—(3 month») £280.0.0 £271.5 0 Singapore $134.50 $131.00 Business Done Penang $141.87?. $141.871 Business Done COPRA.-(Sundrled) $8.55 $8.45 BLACK PEPPER $11.50 $11.50 ftUBBER London 12 id 12 t ’.td New York 25£c(G) 24$c(G) Singapore--Spot 42$c 41 3 C JulyjSept 42 8 c119 words
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Article156 1937-04-08 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO TIN: Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.67* 1.72* Hong Fatt 1.50 1.521 Jelebu 1.20 1-25 Kuchai 1-65 1.70 ex Lukut 125 1-30 North Taiping 90 92 i Rahman Hyd. 1.55 1.571 Raub Gold 7.50 7.70 Rantau Ordy. 1.91* 2.02* Rantau Pref. 1.87* 1.92* Taiping 90 92* Teluk Kruin156 words
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Article209 1937-04-08 16 The following are the changes In out quotations up to noon today:— Ampats 64* 674 Ayer Hitams 30 0 310 Batu Selangvrs 1.70 I.73cum Hong Fatts 1-50 I.s3cum Hongkong® 38,3 39 3 Jelapangs 35 0 35 9 Jelebus IJ2I 1.234 Kpg. Kamuntings 13'3 13j? Kamuntings 16 6 17.3209 words
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Article117 1937-04-08 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 106 29 64 106 39 64 New York 4.90 ft 4.89 S Montreal 4.89 ii 4.89 Brussels 29.12 29.07* Geneva 21.51 21.50 Amsterdam 8.96 8.942 Milan 93 .ft 93 ft Berlin 12.192 12.18 Athens 547* 547| Bucharest 6674 6674 Buenos Aires 17j unquoted117 words
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Article269 1937-04-08 16 TODAY’S QUOTATIONS RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Allenbys 2.10 2.25 Ayer Panas 2.20 2.35 cum Bassetts .95 t 1-00 Batu Lintangs 1.52* 1.57* Bedfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.52* 1.57* Brogas 1 22* 1.274 Indragiris 1.774 1.87* Kuala Sidims 3.60 3.75 Lunas 2.60 2 75 M. Pindas 1.90 2.00 Mentakabs .52*269 words
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Article87 1937-04-08 16 by the American government.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Acute Situation Shanghai, April 8. Food prices in Tientsin are rising sharply, causing an acute situation. Five rice dealers in the provinces threatened a suspension of supply of rice to Kwangtung, unless the exemption of the tax onby the American government.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 87 words
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Advertisement181 1937-04-08 16 A NEW SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables, important documents, records, etc., etc., are available at OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. Noe. 28 30, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The following are the important features of this service:— SECURITY—PRIVACY ACCESSIBILITY—SECRECY MODERATE FEES. Complete details obtainable upon Application.181 words
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Advertisement535 1937-04-08 16 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Capital Authorised tS.OOO Capital Subscribed £1,800,00® Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247,85< Capital Paid Up £1,060 qqq BOARD OF DfBKCTORS. Hon. Lord Catto of Calrncatto. Str Charlee Alexander Innee, K.C.a.1,., o.i.£ Sir Thomas Smith, Kt, T.M. Ryrie, Esq., P.R. Chalmers, Esq.,535 words
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