Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 April 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-04-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 88. Vol. XCV. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1937 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration712 1937-04-16 1 Fashionable Crowd At Harringay Stadium Mizler Outpointed By Sarron OMMY FARR, the Welsh holder of the British and Empire heavyweight boxing titles, created a sensation by outpointing Max Baer, former world’s heavyweight champion, at Harringay Stadium. London, last night. Farr entered the ring with—Reuter. - 712 words
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Article102 1937-04-16 1 STRONG COMMENT IN EVENING STANDARD" COURAGEOUS THING TO DO (From Our Own Correspondent) London. April 16. The “Evening Standard” understands tuat the Selangor Succession situation will be met by the provision of a written Confutation iur beiangor “but,” continues Lit paper “in a country where an Englishman’s ■word102 words
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Article96 1937-04-16 1 ADDITIONAL CREDITS FOR PRESENT QUARTER Kuala Lumpur, April 16. I 1 c ■’.■-o.'.ing official communique is is;ed from the office of the Controller of f lubber, Malaya, at Kuala Lumpur: Producers who are able to satisfy the C mtroller that they are able to export more than the96 words
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Article44 1937-04-16 1 Lla fallowing an operation. —Reuter Wireless. Minister To Mexico London, April 16. Mr. John Murray, British Minister to Mexico since January 1935, who was absent tn Surope on Bick leave, died today in Berlin fallowing an operation. —Reuter Wtre-Lla fallowing an operation.—Reuter Wireless. - 44 words
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Article125 1937-04-16 1 —Reuter. Fighting the greatest battle of his career Tommy Farr struck a doughty blow for British boxing that is the unanimous view of critics who are agreed that Farr’s display was a revelation. Within an hour of victory, Farr received two big offers to fight in America—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article91 1937-04-16 1 British Wireless. Breaches Of Discipline London. April 16. In view of press reports that there had been an outbreak of violence among prisoners at Dartmoor Prison, the Commission issued an official statement today that the reports were untrue. It appears from the official statement thatBritish Wireless. - 91 words
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Article26 1937-04-16 1 —Reuter. London. April >l5. In the Third Division of the English Football League. Northern Section. Carlisle beat Lincoln by three goals to one—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article186 1937-04-16 1 DAWN VIGIL AT MALAYA HOI SE MANY SPECTATORS UNLIKELY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 6. Malayans wh? have been fortunate enough to be nwted to watch the Coronation procession twice past the windows of Malaya House. Trafalgar Square, received a letter from Mr. V. A. Lo.vinger, C.186 words
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Article122 1937-04-16 1 —Reuter Wirelees. MAY HAYE TO GO TO PRISON ANTI-UNION PRONOUNCEMENTS Washington, April 14. Henry Ford might conceivably have to go to prison for his recent anti-Union pronouncements. This is the result of yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that the Wagner Act is constitutional. Mr. Ford has consistently refused—Reuter Wirelees. - 122 words
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Article64 1937-04-16 1 Increased Consumption (From Our O*n Correspondent» London. April 16. The U.S.A, questionnaire statistics for March as compared with March 1936 and February 1937 are as follows all in tons:Mar. Feb. Mar. *36. Arrivals 52,039 43,289 37,451 Consumption 52,938 50.282 42,703 Manufacturers' Stock 137,514 136,758 173,775 Dealers’ Stock 54,10564 words
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Article64 1937-04-16 1 Reuter. Further Bargaining Inevitable London. April 15. The negot ating Committee of the Sugar Conference today saw the delegations of Peru. China, Russia, Suuth Africa. Australia and the Brit sh colonies The committee have now seen most of the delegations whose demands considerably exceed the est matedReuter. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration122 1937-04-16 1 A chapter in Indian history was started when an historical scene took place at Government Ibt-w, Cal ';tt: —h iltjc Bina-il Cabinet Signed the oaths of alley tun re, office and secrecy. The new liefo'ms began on April Ist. Promncnt ni'-mbers of 3■ ngal's122 words
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Advertisement35 1937-04-16 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bisbop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772. PENANG CORONATION CELEBRATIONS The routes for the Chinese CMngay and m hoolchildren processions in Penang in CoronM»*»* week are announced. (See page 9)35 words
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Advertisement104 1937-04-16 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for I'euang, Keda Perak, 224. Beach St., Penang—l’hone %8. CHOP SOON KIAT, R 4. High St. K. Lumpur, for Selangot I”'one I J PURE WHOLESOME CHEESE z\ perfect ending to any meal. We offer you a choice variety of104 words
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Article207 1937-04-16 2 APRIL 1937 SKYE MEETING Ist DAY: FRIDAY, 16th APRIL, 1957 h:d DAV: SATURDAY, 17th APRIL. 1937 Two Runs for Class 4 Horses Two Runs for Class 5 Horses ir.o Runs for Class 2 Ponies A S' Sweepstake for Members only will be held each day on Races207 words
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510 1937-04-16 2 He Is Doctor, Banker, Judge “IT’S A GRAND LIFE (In Tuesday's issue of the Pinang Gazette our London correspondent, in his letter, had something to say about the Rev. Harold Wilde, dictator of Tristan da Cunha. Below is a fuller account, written by510 words
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Article96 1937-04-16 2 Agret'ment For Use Of Portugese Ports Lisbon, April 4. An agreement granting the use of ports in Portugal and Portuguese islands in the Atlantic to Imperial Airways and PanAmeric'in Airways for a transatlantic air service was signed in Lisbon today by representatives of the two companies and96 words
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Article280 1937-04-16 2 Pilot’s Message From Aerodrome CRASH BEFORE THE CONFIRMATION CAME Lyons, April 4Search is being made for the missing altimeter of the Empire flying-boat CapricoiTius, which crashed in the mountains north of Lyons on March 24, with the loss of five livesInquiry into statements made by the280 words
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Article117 1937-04-16 2 £5,000,000 Offered: Must Be Fast Do you know anybody with a secondhand battleship for sale? The Spanish Government want to buy one. They are willing to pay five million pounds for it. Senor Del Vayo, Spanish Foreign .Minister, stated recently in Valencia: “Our crying need is for117 words
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Article179 1937-04-16 2 Two Men Detained: One Released ARTIST’S MODEL AND MOTHER STRANGLED New York. April 10. Police officers have detained two men following the murder here of Miss Veronica Gedeon, a young artist’s model, her mother xnd an Englishman, Frank Byrnes, who came from Salford and was179 words
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403 1937-04-16 2 Because It's Food For Madrid Barcelona, April 5Tins of salmon, sardines and corned beef clattered and rolled down the platform of the principal station in Barcelona. One of my packages, hurriedly made ap before my departure from Paris, had burst. I The Spaniards...travellers, porters,403 words
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Advertisement552 1937-04-16 2 flcad Oflicc 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with < xtensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel: “Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25. Java Street. Phone 3683. Ix.ndon Office 40. 43, Fleet >treet, London EC. 4 Phone Central .3608—3609 Tel: Leadinalaya London. 2 RATES552 words
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Advertisement403 1937-04-16 2 NOTICES RAFFLES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Entrance Scholarships, not exceeding ten n number, will be awarded by the Council of Raffles College in May 1937. These Schola: ships will be of the value of $720 a year am? will be tenable for three years but may be withdrawn or suspended by the403 words
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Advertisement78 1937-04-16 2 B I 'I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C 2 L TD SINGAPORE BRANCHES 'THE COM mNYOMIHE SPOT'; I wf TONICFOOD BEVERAGE Penang Hill Railway Walk, lunch, rest and dream on Penang Hill. You will never forget it. DO YOU KNOW THAT EXCURSION TICKETS ARE ISSUED ON PENANG HILL RAILWAY78 words
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326 1937-04-16 3 LORD ZETLAND AND POWERS OF GOVERNORS Interpretation Rejected By Gandhi London, April 15. THE series of important efforts by Britain recently to placate the Indian Congress opposition has failed to shake Mr. Gandhi and in the advice he had given to Congress not to—Reuter. - 326 words
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Article172 1937-04-16 3 Reuter. SPECULATORS STILL NERVOUS WEAKNESS OF RUBBER London, April 15. The failure of speculators to recover their nerve after the recent Roosevelt gold scare is the chief reason advanced by leading rubber brokers for today s weakness cf tne commodity which opened 10% for spot compared with lastReuter. - 172 words
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Article229 1937-04-16 3 Tran.*h’<m Period Discussions Montreaux. Apr 1 15. It is undeisto. 1 that the Commission will th.s morning discuss the transition period to complete the abolition of capitulations wh.ch is one of the most impoitant items on the agenda. The French favour an 18-year period but the Egyptians229 words
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Article148 1937-04-16 3 Reuter. Situation Improving London, April 14. A recent report gives ground for think.ug that the situation as regards smuggling n North China has been generally imnoving, MX. Anthony Tden told a questioner ia the House of Commons, but added ‘.hat he would consider whether there wasReuter. - 148 words
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Article415 1937-04-16 3 Indian Mohainedan Acquitted An Indian Mohamedan, Md. Sherriff bin Ahamed, who was charged with criminal bieach of trust of a motor lorry belonging to Kam Bok Sw'ee on Sept. 28. 1936. was yesterday acquitted by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Potce Court, without calling415 words
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Article79 1937-04-16 3 —Reuter. Demand For Settlement Oshawa, April 14. The Mayor of Oshawa. Mr. Alex Hall, has telegraphed to Mr. Homer Martin demanding a str ke to be called on Monday in the United States plants if the Canadian dispute 5 s not settled, otherwise Mr. Hall threaten—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article754 1937-04-16 3 —Brit sh Radio. VOTE OF CENSURE DEFEATED APPEAL FOR ARBITRATION London, a pri] 15. The vote of censure, which was debated »n the House of Commons last night, was defeated by 345 votes to 130 and The Times says that seldom have the figures more accurately lepresenteu—Brit sh Radio. - 754 words
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Article81 1937-04-16 3 —British Radio. To Consider Operation Of Control Schemes London, April 15. The Chairman's sub-committee of the Non-Intervention Committee met this morn.ng at the Foreign Office to consider a date for simultaneous putt ng into operation of control schemes on land and sea. It is understood that the international—British Radio. - 81 words
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Article36 1937-04-16 3 —Reuter. To Study Economic Relations Washington, April 14 President Roosevelt has approved the appointment of a joint Philippine-American committee to study the economic relations between the two Governments, preparatory to terminating preferential trade treatment—Reuter. - 36 words
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58 1937-04-16 3 London, April 15 The King and Queen travelled by road from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace this morning. They will return to Windsor Castle this afternoon Britiafc Radio. Major Harold William Temperley. Professor cf Modern H’story at Cambrklge, has been elected a member of58 words
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Advertisement126 1937-04-16 3 New/ A Child rerCs Silhouette RAIN CAPES A RAINCAPE JUST LIKE BIG SISTERS. OFFERS PROTECTION FROM THE HARDEST DOWNPOUR iff* EVEN FOR SCHOOL BOOKS, /Jg AS YOU CAN SEE, EACH IN A LITTLE ENVELOPES OF THE SAME fjg* MATERIAL PLIOFILM. COLOURS- BLUE, G.IEEN, RED. LENGTHS—34 OR 40 INCH JMa nn126 words
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Miscellaneous252 1937-04-16 3 Friday, 16th April 1937 WE MBL E Y PARK GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY PEEJAY RINGENS Definitely Las! But One Night Only The Aviator Acrobat will perform his Sensational Death-defying diving act tonight. The Most Reckless. Thrilling Dare-Devil Sensation Ever Conceived. TAI LOH THEAN CANTONESE OPERA: “Sap Mei Hiew Suan252 words
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Article646 1937-04-16 4 ANNUAL REPORT YEAR OF MUCH ACTIVITY Following is the Report of the Literary "Circle of the Butterworth Recreation Club Tor the year ending March 31, 1937. The Literary Circle of the Butterworth Recreation Club is composed of: —Chairanan (Centre) Mr. C. S. Dong (Principal of St.' Mark’s646 words
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Article1271 1937-04-16 4 {TEDDING IN PENANG Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. M. Jegarow for the marriage of their son, Mr. Anthonyraj Jegarow, to Miss Masis Lourdu Mary, at the Church of St. Fumcis Xavier, Penang Road, Penang, tomorrow, at 7 a.m. After the ceremony in church a1,271 words
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266 1937-04-16 4 An Instructive Display Under the auspices of the Central Perak Planters’ Association and the Central Perak branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters, there will be a cinematograph display* in Ipoh Club (by courtesy of the President and Committee), on Tuesday next at266 words
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Advertisement268 1937-04-16 4 BRITISH PORTLAND CEMENT jTUNNELITE)All Enquiries should be addressed to the Sole Agents PATERSON SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG. ai irui" —n-t h mat. —si»a B STEEL BULLOCK Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums Refuse Bins Shelving, Benches. EASTERN MFG. CO. 1, River Road. PENANG. zee- roomiest Ten268 words
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Article2788 1937-04-16 5 Report On The Year’s Racing In Malaya fall in importations FROM ENGLAND Ihe average number of horses and ponies on the classification list during the year was 347 and 103 respectively and again there would appear to be considerable wastage for, during the twelve2,788 words
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Advertisement70 1937-04-16 5 I—"V 1 —"V v —X ©JB IISM I ONE OF LIFE’S PLEASURES -1 A Sure Cure Of Tropical Thirst "PRICES NOW REDUCED" Quarts $6.50 per dozen including duty Pints $4.00 per dozen including duty. f' Obtainable Everywhere AGENTS HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD. i -< M^nMNM^MHnnnn^^MnBmMMnnMnMMMMK— MMJ— M———■! «I— rWIMMSWIW I70 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article233 1937-04-16 6 To The Editor. Dear sir,—Our City Fathers and other worthy citizens of Penang have by their generosity, made it possible for a permanent memorial to be erected to the Founder of Penang. Captain Francis Light. The Municipal I resident has announced the form and size of233 words
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Article84 1937-04-16 6 To the Editor. Sir, —I Veg respectfully to agree with what “A Loyal British Subject" wrote in your valuable paper yesterday regarding a bonus. I suggest if this is done, all firms, and not only British, should make a present to their staff so that they can do84 words
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Article807 1937-04-16 6 MR. SASTRI DEFENDED HIS REFERENCE TO PENANG MUNICIPALITY FRANCIS LIGHT MEMORIAL PVLAU TIKUS APPEAL STAFFS AND THE CORONATION To the Editor. Sir, —I have read with deep interest the statement made by the President of the Municipality on the remarks in the Sastri I Report relating to807 words
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Article85 1937-04-16 6 ‘Gold Diggers Of 1937,” a Warner Brothers picture, opened its season at the Queen’s last night. The picture maintains the high qualit.es of its predecessors of the same name, never palling or losing its charm. There is very little story in this musical comedy hit, but what85 words
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Advertisement57 1937-04-16 6 MOTOR LAUNCH FOR SALE By Thornycroft. 24’ 6” x 5’ 8” beam. 8 H.P. Thornycroft Engine. Good sea boat. Two compartments. Electric light. Water closet. Ice chest and food cupboard. Bunk for Serang. Seating accommodation for seven. Engine and hull fully overhauled December 1936. All in first class condition. Moored57 words
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Advertisement148 1937-04-16 6 WANTED Chief Agents and Canvassers for weD established Indien Insurance Company (Life and General Insurance) for Kelantan, Pahang, Province Wellesley, Penang and Kedah. Liberal terms. Apply stating age, nationality and previous experience. No. 114 c/o Pinang Gazette Pres? Ltd. SIONE TIN (F.M.S.) LTD. (Incorporated in England.) NOTICE OF DIVIDEND NO.148 words
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Miscellaneous308 1937-04-16 6 WINDSOR Royal Tonight At 8 p.m. ph e 241 phone w Positively Last Show of the 6.30 Tonight 9.30 WHOLE SERIAL OF THE SUPERB CANTONESE TALKIE UTUV I rmT dTY” EVER FILMED boyd “UNEASY LIFE” KANK RICHMOND CLAUDIA DELL. SSI XZ Sensational Chapters of High-Voltage Hear the Lovely Song Sung308 words
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Miscellaneous115 1937-04-16 6 ELYSEE CABARET The House Of Local Amusement-Seekers TEA DANCE TODAY FROM 6.15 P.M. TO 8.30 P.M. 6 COUPONS FOR $l.OO NIGHT DANCE Begins at 9.30 p.m. 4 COUPONS FOR $1 00. 9 FOR $2 00. TOMORROW Extension I a.m. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO’S GRAND BAZAAR NIGHT SAMPLES OF LISTERINE TOOTH PASTE115 words
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Article298 1937-04-16 7 QUARREL WITH HUSBAND'S MISTRESS Room’s Furniture Smashed JEALOUSY was said to be the motive for a woman entering into the room of her husband’s kept mistress and doing mischief and damage to the extent of $lOO. Lim Chai Toll found herself in the Penang Police Couit298 words
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Article589 1937-04-16 7 SEQUEL TO NEGRI STRIKES alleged criminal INTIMIDATION •Th m Our Cwn Correspondent) Seremban, April 15. 12 •’i Chinese übkcr tappers were I- -uc I in the magisti ate's court at s-..ni!.ra yesterday and chargel with cr. intimulati a. It will be recalled that there men were arrested589 words
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Article121 1937-04-16 7 K.L. Coroner’s Verdict Al Inquest (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. April 14. Remarking that the child must Ivive taken caustic soda by mistake. Raja Petra, sitting as Coroner in the Kuala Lumpur police court, returned a verdict of death by misadventure at the inquest on121 words
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Article653 1937-04-16 7 SOCIETY ON SAFER WICKET ANNUAL MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr 14 ’We are told by those who'km.w'us that our society is new on safer wicket and gieater scores ere expected of us and that tne scores should be made from all sides of the653 words
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Article176 1937-04-16 7 WIDOW OF SEREMBAN PIONEER (From Our Own Correspondent-) Seremban, April 14The death took place at the Seremban General Hospital yesterday of Mrs- Marion Melson, 76-year-old widow of the late MrJohn Melson. The deceased lady, who was bom in Australia of Irish parents, came to Singapore176 words
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Article, Illustration49 1937-04-16 7 Counter. Viscountess. Marchioness. Many of the coronets worn by peers and peeresses at the Westminster Abbev Corcnatio.i ceremony will be gilt instead of gold, and have imitation jewels. Today a new coronet of real gold and jewels costs, at the cheapest, £250.49 words
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Advertisement20 1937-04-16 7 a 1 1 y ■JU* I 1 'J 1 ivg j BOURN-VITA FOR DIGESTION, SLEEP AND ENERGY KIM nW r-20 words
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Article995 1937-04-16 8 THE Egyptian “Capitulations” Conference, opened on Monday with a declaration by Nahas Pasha, which was generally welcomed as being moderate and conciliatory is in progress. The Egyptian delegation claims the right to unrestricted exercise of Egypt’s sovereign rights both with regard to justice and taxation and also995 words
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Article914 1937-04-16 8 Stipendiary Steward's Annual Report Decrease in Effective Racing. Units Nearly Half Million Paid in Stakes Besides Added Money Jockeys Protected ONLY parts of the Stipendiary’s Report on Racing in Malaya in 1936 were published in yesterday’s Pinang Gazette, the full report being crowded out. As racing topics914 words
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Article64 1937-04-16 8 Siam Will Not Be Dragged In (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, April 16. Last evening the Minister of Defence broadcast a statement that since the last message the Japanese Minister had called and given him an assurance that the sug- gestion that Britain and Japan might wage64 words
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Article40 1937-04-16 8 —Reuter. Mexico City, April 15. Just as the ceremony installing Bishop Luis Mattmes as Archbishop of Mexico commenced, the floor of the Cathedral caved in and 70 were injured, many of whom are not expected to live.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Advertisement218 1937-04-16 8 MARNIIE Mannite is the tasty and nutritious <£■£* yeast extract that makes delicious and sustaining sandwiches. Marmite is so economical —spread it very thinly WMFI "uFOBw because it is so concentrated. Marmite improves the flavour and adds nourishment to all soups, stews and savoury dishes. And it does you good.218 words
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Advertisement81 1937-04-16 8 Dr AppelntmMrt M H.H. Tlm Qv«m The Lovable Fragrance FASHION’S newest note is not more fashionable than the refreshingly cool, lovable fragrance of the Yardley Lavender. The air of charming daintiness it bestows has endeared it to lovely womanhood for many generations. Lavender: in Sprinkler Bottles, Stoppered Bottles and pocket81 words
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1440 1937-04-16 9 NEARLY ALL STREETS IN TOWN TOBE PASSED Prizes For The Best Decorated Cars I he routes of the Penang Chinese flag and chingay processions during Coronation week, and lantern processions in which all local Chinese schoolchildren will take part, are announced1,440 words
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Article201 1937-04-16 9 Lorry Stopped In Time By European Woman PARENTS WERE NOT AWARE OF IT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 15. A strange accident in which a European woman saved the life of a child with great presence of mind occurred in a Kuala Lumpur Street201 words
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Article202 1937-04-16 9 Excellent Film At Majestic JUNGLE PRINCESS, Paramount, with Dorothy Laniour and Ray MiUand; directed by William Thiele. At tfie Majestic. Life in the Malayan jungles as Hollywood sees it. presented to the world in “Jungle Princess.” which was shown to crowded houses at the202 words
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Article487 1937-04-16 9 Four Ties Next Wednesday A CLP FOR THE BEST UMPIRE he Penang Lawn Tennis Association c ampionship tournament starts next Wednesday, when four ties will be played a CGmm.ttee meeting held last night at the Penang Sports Club decided that a cup be presented to the487 words
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Article232 1937-04-16 9 Several Good Fights Ipoh and Penang boxers figured in the cartf at the Jubilee Park, last night, when four bouts were put up. There were no knock-outs but all the fights were full ol action and the crowd that turned up were well pleased with the232 words
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Advertisement196 1937-04-16 9 I Th» c d p f<t,ented Strengthen body against Feverish Diseases The chance of catching malaria and other feverish diseases is far greater, if the power of resistance is lowered. Lack of minerals in the body usually causes this lowering. Tiredness, heart troubles, irritability and dizziness are signs that your196 words
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644 1937-04-16 10 BIG INCREASE IN ESTATE AND NATIVE SHIPMENTS Excess Over Quotas Amsterdam, April 7. P-E"'* HE preliminary official figures of exports of rubber from the Netherlands Indies in l March. announced today, arc not only higher than had been anticipated, but show a record644 words
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Article362 1937-04-16 10 Some Doubled For 1936 London, April 8Higher dividends for 1*336 were announced yesterday by several rubber companiesThey are as follows; >IRAITS RUBBER—Fir. t and final 5 per cent-, less tax at the standard rate for 1937-38 (3 per cent, in 1935). BAG AN SERAI—7 per cent-, less362 words
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Article331 1937-04-16 10 Nerd For Continued Restriction The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Sempah Rubb-r Estates, Ltd. was held on April 7 at 71. St. Mary Axe London. E.C. Mr. E.B. Skinner (the chairman) said that the profit on revenue account for the year was £4,778, comparing with331 words
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Article150 1937-04-16 10 The Bukit Katil Rubber Estate Ltd. reports that the rubber crop for the month of March was 22,422 lbs. The United Malacca Rubber Estate Ltd. says that the rubber crop for the month of March, 1937 was 36,500 lbs. The Ayer Molek Rubber Company, Ltd. states that the150 words
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Article207 1937-04-16 10 GULA KALUMPONG ESTATES Directors Recommend 6 1/4 Per Cent. Dividend During the year ended Dec. 31. 1936, 462 acres of rubber on the Gula and Kalumpong Estates were cut out and replanted, states the reports of the directors just issued. The output of rubber during the year amounted to 2,931,000207 words
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Article336 1937-04-16 10 Reports From The Mines Following are the tin outputs of the various companies during the month of March: Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.. 152.30 piculs; 362 hours; 37.190 yards. Katu Tin Dredging Ltd., 347.00 piculs; 358 hours; 153.000 yards. Rcnong Consolidateil Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd..336 words
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Article81 1937-04-16 10 The Changkat Serdang Estates Ltd. ha*» made the following contract: Contract dated April 2. 1937 for thirty (30) tons London standard ribbed smoked sheet, standard packing, at 45 cents per lb. f.o.b. Delivery 2‘. tons monthly January/December 1938. BRUNEI PLANTATION The Brunei United Plantations Ltd. has made the81 words
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Article109 1937-04-16 10 LEWIS PEAT’S PROFITS (I rom Our Own Correspondent) London, Apr. 12. The better prices and the higher production quotas ruling for rubber last year are reflected in the profits of Lewis and Peat Ltd., one of the biggest rubber dealers in London, for the year 1936. The accounts which were109 words
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Advertisement308 1937-04-16 10 L Sa, B WHICH Is\T H t ilk 4RE T T E IN THE O 1» r X II 1 A quarter of an hour to go before dinner) waiting for the couple who are always late, sipping a Martin\ looking oyeyyour glass at someone you have met for the308 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-04-16 11 Farr countering with his left an Foord (right) landed a P’ow to bis opjkrirnt’s body during > bent of furious fighting in the J?th rnand.24 words
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Advertisement107 1937-04-16 11 Do you read the Sunday Gazette? Every week new and interesting features are introduced into the SUNDAY GAZETTE. Place an order for regular oelivery with your newsagent or become a subscriber- The following are some of the features of the SUNDAY GAZETTE. ILLUSTRATED LONDON LETTER: CHINA PAGE: FILM AND GRAMOPHONE107 words
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Article309 1937-04-16 12 THE NEW STATION April 4. The three new 50 kilo-watt short-wave transmitters which are now erected in the new building at Daventry will gradually replace the existing low-power transmitters within the next few months, and for the first time the Empire wil be adequately served with309 words
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SHIPPING NEWS AND MAILS
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Article575 1937-04-16 12 S.S. ‘GLENAFFARIC’ from London via Suez—Sails today for Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai and Darren. S.S. ‘HECTOR’ from Liverjiool sails from Hongkong, Shanghai, I aka de S.S. “MATA HARI” for Teluk Anson, Pagan Datoh, Port Swettenham, Malacca Singapore. TT < S.S. ‘KUTSANG* from Calcutta575 words
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Article653 1937-04-16 12 THIRD MOTORSHIP IN COMPANY’S FLEET Yet another addition to the long list of vessels built by Messrs. Harland and Wolff, Ltd., specially fitted for the carriage of refrigerated cargo, was made recently, when the Salacia, a 9,200 tons motorship, was launched at that firm’s Govan shipyard. Messrs.653 words
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Article419 1937-04-16 12 LATEST TIMES OF POSTING AIR MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda. Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperia» Airways will close at 7.30 p.m. today. OUTWARD MAIL A mail for North, North Eastern and419 words
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Advertisement18 1937-04-16 12 THE GENIUS THAT MADE WIRELESS POSSIBLE. /Radiogram CO.VIE IN ANO NcAA THi NEW MARCONIFHGINES Robinson Piano Co. (s.s.)Ltd.18 words
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Miscellaneous1030 1937-04-16 12 •RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following wavelengths: TRANSMISSION 2. TRANSMISSION 9 8.15 p.m. The news and announcements 8.35 Greenwich time signal. An organ re- GSH 91. 57 Mc/s (13.97 m.) cital by C. Stanley Grundy, from the Town GBG 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.)1,030 words
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Miscellaneous275 1937-04-16 12 PARIS Station Radio-Colonial. Its call letter: 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. 6.35 Concert relay from Bordeaux. 7.05 Talk on current French events275 words
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Miscellaneous17 1937-04-16 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Low 3.40 p.m. 9.48 p.m. TOMORROW 3.40 a.m. 10.51a.m. 4.34 p.m. 10.35 p.m.17 words
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Advertisement372 1937-04-16 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE VeamiA. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London GLENBEG London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp Apr. 23 May 24 Middlesborough. C. MEMNON M’seilles, L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow. Apr 30 May 26 SL MET .ELAUS L’don, R’dam,372 words
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Advertisement285 1937-04-16 13 PBEfiHHENT LIMFPTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Marseilles New York PENANG Arrive Arrive S.S. PRES. HARRISON Apr. 23 May 19 June 1 S.S. PRES. POLK May 6 June 2 June 15 S.S. PRES. PIERCE May 20 June 16 June 29 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have285 words
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Advertisement781 1937-04-16 13 P&O PORT SWETTENHAM, MALACCA SINGAPORE S.S. "KHANDALI A” SAILING SUNDAY, 18th APRIL Peninsular and Oripnta» S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London end Far East Mail Service. ata hart” anr ia Outwards from London for China Japan. -wlav AW781 words
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Miscellaneous546 1937-04-16 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN HONG KONG Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- ZBW (9 52 Me s (31.4 m.) tag frequencies:— TODAY DJB 15.20 Mcs 19.7 m. DJN 9.54 Mcs 31.4 m. 3.30 Chinese programme. DJE 16.89 m. (15,280 kes). 6.50 Stock quotations and Exchange DJQ 19.63 m. (15.280 kcs). Maiket546 words
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Miscellaneous175 1937-04-16 13 NIROM YDC (15.15 Mcs (19.8 m.) PMN (10.26 Mcjs (29.2 m.) TODAY P.M. 2.10 News bulletin. 2.20 Close down. 5.50 Time signal. Weather report. 5.54 Dance music. 6.20 Nursery rhymes. 6.50 News bulletin. 7.10 What Everybody Likes. 8.00 World news. 8.20 Chamber Orchestral concert by the Kunstkring te Soerabaya. 9.20175 words
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Miscellaneous130 1937-04-16 13 Dance music. News in Italian. TOMORROW P.M. 9.20 Opening announcement. The week in review. News in Hindustani. Dance music. Music requested by radio listeners. News in Italian. PHOHI HOLLAND TODAY PHI 17.77 Mc/s (16.88 in. Phohi programme for the Netherlands Indies (wavelength 16.88 m.) P.M. 8.20 Opening announcement. 8.25 News130 words
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Article296 1937-04-16 14 Programme And Selections Below arc the acceptances for the Taiping Turf Club Skye Meeting today together with selections by “Tic-Tac RACK 1 POLO PONY RACE--abt. 2 fur—3.oo p.m. RACE 2 Ponies, Class 2, Div. 3, abt. 5 furs. 3.30 p.m. PERFECT LADY 11.02 LEONIE 10.09296 words
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Article150 1937-04-16 14 Two Managers And A Special Cook Lon.cn. April 4. o' Lou s the negro heavy-weight boxei 3to fight r. Lvi nin the summer. <’3 begun a 15,0’0 ml-es exhibition tour chat will List a month and will bake him through the middle-West States and into Texas150 words
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Article997 1937-04-16 14 THE DERBY Cash Book (Lord Astor) Lawson 9.0 Ambuscade (Sir A. Bai lay) Lawson 9.0 Durate (Sir A. Bailey; Lawson 9.C Mr. Grundy A. Ba*!?”) I cnf Davy Doliule (Mr. A.F. Basset) P rase 9 f' Light Wings (Mrs. C. Behrens) E’sey 9.0 Perdu (Mr. H.G.997 words
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Article205 1937-04-16 14 American Not Taking Chances FARR CONFIDENT OF OUTCOME London, April 15. TONIGHT’S light between Max Baer, ex-world heavyweight champion, and Tommy Farr, British and Empire champion, at the Harringay Stadium, has caught the imagination of the public. No fight in recent years has created such—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article283 1937-04-16 14 Fixtures For Tomorrow PRESTON TO MEET MANCHESTER C. Following are tomorrow’s fixtures in the home soccer leagues:— ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I Arsenal vs Portsmouth Ec.ton W. vs Stoke C. vs Chelsea Lv. Lverton vs Charlton A. Huddersfield vs Grimsby T. Manchester U. vs Middlesbro’ Preston N. E.283 words
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Article85 1937-04-16 14 Fairford hi Demand London. April 15 r he call over for the Derby resulted as follows: 9 1 Fa rford taken and offered. 9 1 Le Grand Due offered, 10/1 taken. 100 7 Perifex offered, 15/1 taken. —Reuter o Signor Mussolini has been presented by Senator Count Dorletti85 words
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Article242 1937-04-16 14 Sports Chib fc4 A” Miss Chances The Chung Ling High School defeated the Penang Sports Club “A” in a friendly soccer match on the Esplanade yesterday, by three goals to two. The game was uninteresting, the passing and shooting being poor and, coupled with the242 words
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Article94 1937-04-16 14 alt Samv Champions (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, April 14 The Kota Star junior football league has successfully concluded with Watt Samy the champions. Nine teams entered the competition, which was run on the same lines as in the past. Following are the first four94 words
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Advertisement109 1937-04-16 14 W.W.V.WiWiViWiW«WBV»W; W«V/.ViW.W.% THREE THRILLING FIGHTS ALL IN ONE NIGHT FUN FROLIC FUN FROLIC STADIUM Q IPI V ST ADIUM TONIGHT At 9.30 P.M. MAIN ATTRACTION 10—3MIN—RDS. YOUNG JOHNSON C® (Negro) NEIL HEMCHIT SECOND ATTRACTION V,- s ,x 12—2MIN—RDS. JOHNNY GABUCO (Hawaiian) j Hawaiian Champion NAI VEE CHAN (Siamese) t UK''109 words
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Article1068 1937-04-16 15 ENGLAND TRIUMPH ON SCRUMMAGING Ireland The Team Of The Year London, April 8. ie Kugby season ends, as Mr. T. S. Eliot remarked on another occasion, “not with a bang, but a whimper.” A reference,'you will realise, to last Saturday’s match between W ales and Ireland, which1,068 words
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Article189 1937-04-16 15 Record Entry of .124 Teams: Sale and Northern Competing Every season the Middlesex seven-a-side tournament increases in popularity and this year has brought a record entry of 124 teams, including Northern, Sale and Trojans Southampton >. Cardiff accepted an invitation, but the Welsh Rugby Union refused them permission189 words
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Article170 1937-04-16 15 English Amateurs To Tour London, April 8. The English amateur soccer team which leaves for New Zealand this month will also stay a month in Australia and play nine matches. The English side will play three Test” matches, two at Sydney and c.ne at Brisbane, and170 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-04-16 15 “SHUT-OUT KIN< > —Jimmy Foslc", Britain’s jice hockey g'oal-minder, was only beaten twice in the recent world championship.19 words
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Article88 1937-04-16 15 Team To Visit England London. Apiil 8. The South African lawn tennis team consisting of N. G. Farquharson. V. G. Kirby, E. Fannin, and C. Eedes will sail for England on April 19. Farquharson and Kirby are experienced Davis Cup players, but Fannin and Eedes have88 words
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Article510 1937-04-16 15 Kun of 519 In English Championship HOLDER S DEFEAT IN FINAL London, April 8. Kennerley, a slimly built 23-year-old Birmingham engineer, broke all amateur billiards records yesterday at Burroughes Hall. London, when in the final of the English Amateur Billiards Championship he beat Joe Thompson (Workington),510 words
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Article225 1937-04-16 15 I .S. Team For The Hyder Cup It it understood that the following players have been chosen to play for the United States in the Ryder Cup match against Great Britain at Southport on June 2? and 30: Gene Sarazen, Densmore Shute, Tony Manero. Horton Smith. Henry Picard225 words
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Advertisement115 1937-04-16 15 GRANT’S SCOTCH WHISKY From the famous Glenfiddich Distillery. A Real Stengah Whisky standsup in a Soda Water and retains all that smoothness and body Sought after by all true Connoisseurs. It is only by comparison that one discovers the true value of anything. Here is the test to which we115 words
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Article106 1937-04-16 16 TIN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON-(Spot) £276.15.0 0 LONDON—(3 months) £273-0.0 SINGAPORE 5134.50 sl3o 0 BUSINESS DONE PENANG $134.50 $l3l. <5 Buyers No Sellers OOPRA—(Sundried) $7.60 e J AA BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO 5 RUBBER LONDON llid NEW YORK 22,V.C(G) SINGAPORE -Spot 372 c 3)gc July/Sept 37Sc «ac Oct./Dec 37? c106 words
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Article359 1937-04-16 16 Quiet London. April 15. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 113 s Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 120 J War Loan, 34 p.c 103 Com. Union Assce. (Units) 10 Prudential Assce. “A" 344 1 Royal Assce. share 10s.359 words
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Article107 1937-04-16 16 London on Previously Latest Parts* 109 63,64 110 164 New York 4.90 H 4.90 a Montreal 4.90 a 4.902 Brussels 29.12» 29.12: Geneva 21.52* 21.511 Amsterdam 8.96.', 8.962 Milan 93J 931 Berlin 12.201 12.21 Bucharest 670 Athens 547 4 5471 Buenos Aires 17j unquoted M «V* Video 39J107 words
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Article84 1937-04-16 16 KENNEDY CO. Below arc given today’s share quotations of leading brokers in Penang: RUBBER: Buyers Sellers. Batu Lintang 1.47 J 1.52* Benta 1.45 1.52* Kuala Sidim 3.45 3.50 Sungei Tukang 1.45 1 521 TIN:— Batu Selangor 1.621 1.67* K. Lanjut 26 0 27 0 Larut 16 41 16 101 c84 words
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Article176 1937-04-16 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.62* 1.67* Hong Fatt 1.32* 1.37* Jelebu 1.15 1.20 Lukuts 120 1.25 ex N. Taiping 85 90 Rahman Hyd. 1.62* 1.67* Rantau Ordy. 1.95 2.00 Rantau Pref. 1.85 1.90 Sungei Way 3.27* 3.32* Taiping 85 90 Talam 2.07 i 2.12* Telok176 words
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Article11 1937-04-16 16 TODAY'S PRICES Singapore $133 Per Pkl. Penang $131.75 Per Pkl.11 words
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Article210 1937-04-16 16 TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 0 641 Ayer Hitams 29 0 30 0 Bangrins 24 9 25 9 Batu Selangors 1.64 1.67 Hong Fatts 1.34 Hongkongs 374) 380 Jele pangs 35-0 35 6 f Jelebus 1.15 1.18 K. Kamuntings 12 9 13 3ex Kamuntings 15 9 16 9210 words
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Article156 1937-04-16 16 LEAN CO. I TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 0 6 4* Hong Fatts 134 1-40 Jelebus 1.15 1.20 Katus 25 0 25 9 Kramats 59 6 60 9 Laruts 16 3 16,9cd Lukuts 1-20 1.25xd Pangnga Rivers 12 10* 13 3 Puchongs 29 0 30 0 Pungahs 27 3 28156 words
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Article121 1937-04-16 16 London, April 15. RUBBER Weak. Spot 102 buyers 10; sellers. May 10buyers 11 sellers. July Sept. 10];': buyers 11/. sellers. Oct.'Dec. 10; buyers 11 sellers. New York 22.40 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,599 tons Liverpool 29.203 tons 3OPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (April) £19.7.6d. -EPPER White Muntok121 words
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Advertisement281 1937-04-16 16 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund and Rest g. 247-8» Capital Paid Up H OfiO.w BOARD OF DOLBCTOBS. Ugbt Hon. Lord Catto of Calrncatto. “a"’’ Chairman Sir Charles Alexander Innes. K C. 8.1 Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., T.M. Ryrie. Esq-.281 words
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Advertisement543 1937-04-16 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated Id Hong Kong) The Liability of members 1» limited to thr« esteot and In manner prescribed by Ordinance No. of 1529 of the Oolony. Head Offio»:— HONG KONG. Authorised Capital 150 Issued and Fully paid up $2O ooo.ooca Reserve Funds: Sterling 6.500 oorSilver543 words
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