Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 April 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-04-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 98. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 28, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration700 1937-04-28 1 —Reuter. Coronation Programme Issued THE CROWN THE SYMBOL OF FREE PEOPLES The Coronation Souvenir programme, which has been drawn up under the auspices of King George’s Jubilee Trust, will be available to the public throughout the Empire today and, with it, the many peoples of the—Reuter. - 700 words
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Article245 1937-04-28 1 WRIT ISSUED BY DUKE OF WINDSOR BOOK SOLD IN UNITED STATES London, April 27. Reuters understand that Messrs. Allen and Overy, the Duke of Windsor’s solicitors have served a writ upon Williams Heinemann, publishers, and Geoffrey Dennis, author, of “Coronation Commentary” claiming damages for libel and an245 words
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Article89 1937-04-28 1 Dispute Settled The Pina.hg Gazette is ofticialy informed that an amicable settlement was arrived at yesterday afternoon in the dispute between workers at the Sungei Nyok Dockyard, Prai, and their employers. the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. The dispute was virtually ended on Friday when a second meeting89 words
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Article, Illustration213 1937-04-28 1 —Reuter McAVOY WINS ANOTHER TITLE London, April 28. British boxing received another fillip when Jack Doyle, the Irish heavyweight, outpointed King Levinsky, the American heavyweight, in a 12 rounds contest last night m the main attraction at the Wembley Stadium The Kingfish took terrific punishment—Reuter - 213 words
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Article225 1937-04-28 1 British Pitdio. MR. EDEN’S TWO-DAY COURTESY VISIT CURRENT PROBLEMS DISCUSSED London. April 28. The Foieign Secretary arrived at Croydon by air from Brussels this evening at the end of a two-day visit of courtesy to the Belgian u ipitnl during which he was received by the KingBritish Pitdio. - 225 words
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Article180 1937-04-28 1 —R.’tfter. GROWTH OF PROUTS j TAX London, April 28. The House of Commons agreed to the Budget resolution authorising the imposition of a National Defence contribution, otherwise known as the Growth of Profits Tax. —-Reuter. BROADBENT DUE AT SINGAPORE (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 28. Having flown—R.’tfter. - 180 words
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Article149 1937-04-28 1 —Reuter. FORCED DOWN BU THUNDERSTORM TO ATTEMPT CAPELONDON RECORD London, April 27. There is no news of the airman H. L. Brook since he left Khartoum, despite inquiries at Kisumu and Nairobi, He was due to reach Kisumu at 4 p.m. B. S. T. yesterday. Juba,—Reuter. - 149 words
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28 1937-04-28 1 The annual general meeting of the Penang Flying Club will be held at the Club premises on Friday, April 30, at 6.15 p.m.28 words
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Article120 1937-04-28 1 —Reuter. CONSTRUCTION OF 513 NEW AEROPLANES CONSCRIPTION NOT WANTED Washington, Kprll 2T. An appropriation of 416,413,000 dollars or the Army next year was recommended n the House of Representatives by the Ap- propriations Committee which is 25,037,000 dollars more than available for the current year. An expenditure—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article40 1937-04-28 1 Reuter. New York, April 27. Fifteen are dead and five are missing in widespread floods in six of The Eastern States. The damage is enormous. The waters are now receding, with the exception of the Ohio River.Reuter. - 40 words
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58 1937-04-28 1 Rent ter. Darwin, April 27. Titc Austral an airman, H.F Broadbent, who recently r signed h<s job as an air ma I pilot on th- ground tha f tne ice/e foo ft rent, took off from here tit 6.45 a.m. Greenwich Metui Time, in an attemptRent ter. - 58 words
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Article174 1937-04-28 1 —Reuter. By Ch inese Artists London. April 27. Two Chinese artists have their pictures hung at this year’s Royal Academy and they are the first Chinese to be ever thus honoured. Miss Shou Pi-yang has two pictures. She originally studied in Shanghai and came to England—Reuter. - 174 words
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Advertisement12 1937-04-28 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. <S-7D, Biahop Street, PENANG TeUphrn No. 77112 words
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Advertisement119 1937-04-28 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda Perak, 224, Beach St., Penang —Phone CHOP SOON KIAT, 84, High St. K. Lumpur, for Selangor P>>one 1558. fcfc What, bacon again? Yes,my dear, but y COLD STORAGE'BACON I t /I m xFi I I r119 words
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Article841 1937-04-28 2 MR. SASTRI POINTS TO A “DANGER” Effect On Voters If Verdict Went Against Congress MR. GAXDHI’s suggestion that a tribunal of thiee judges should decide whether it is competent for Governors to give an assurance in regard to their special powers is the subject of841 words
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Article628 1937-04-28 2 Interim Ministries DR. AMBEDKAR ON THE IMPASSE Bombay. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. the depressed classes leader, in a statement on the constitutional impasse, says: I cannot understand wny Congressmen blame the Governors fei 1. cuing what a c called interim Ministries, and I em somewhat surprised to628 words
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Article406 1937-04-28 2 Siliguri. AN interesting account of the chance discovery of an image of Shiva, at Chandmari, Darjeeling, Bias been furnished by a local medical man. In the course of an excavation by certain hillmen on building foundations, the digging implements struck against a heavy black406 words
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Article420 1937-04-28 2 OBLIGATIONS OF GOVERNORS BOMBAY’S PLAN OF REFORMS The reactions in Indian op nion to Mr. Gandhi s suggestion for establishing a. tribunal are being carefully followed in Lcdon. Mr. Gandhi proposed that the tribunal should be set up to decide whether the Governors of the Provinces could420 words
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Advertisement458 1937-04-28 2 flead 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES458 words
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Advertisement132 1937-04-28 2 Asthma Cause Killed In U Hoars ?nks to the discovery of an American IsiL SIC l an ’-1A now s P°ssible to get rid of *2°^ t®rnble spells of choking, gasninr coughing and wheezing Asthma by killing 'vA c use vhl ch is Germs in the blood! 7 bur .mng132 words
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1592 1937-04-28 3 520,000 for Start To Be Made With Guillemard Reservoir V n '/J| C rCLon inien^at ’°J 1 of tlj Penang Municipal Engineer, filtration of all Municipal water supCarne< Ut j start will be made shortly with Guillemard Reservior, for which a sum iif was1,592 words
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134 1937-04-28 3 —Reuter. U. S. SUPREME COUR! ACTION Washington, April 27. The Supreme Court has set aside the sentences of 18 ytbrs’ and 20 years’ penal servitude mposed in 1932 on Angelo Herdon, a Negro communist ori.aniser, The court ruled that the interpretation ty the Georgia—Reuter. - 134 words
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580 1937-04-28 3 —Reuter and British Wireless. Many omen Children Killed In Merciless Air Bombardment tgie ancient capital of the Basque country, was entirely blotted out and 100 civilians were killed as a result of a five-and-half hours* continuous air bombardment, allegedly by German planes. The town was—Reuter and British Wireless. - 580 words
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Article61 1937-04-28 3 British Wireless. Government Accepts Tribunal’s Award The Prime Minister informed the Hous< of Commons that the special tribunal or. valuation of mining royalties had given a special award under the terms of which the compensation payable would be £66,450,000 and announced that Government had decided to accept itBritish Wireless. - 61 words
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Advertisement236 1937-04-28 3 IJHITEOIMfIVS iJjU SPECIAL CORONATION DISPLAY OF CORONATION NOVELTIES AND N£W BRITISH COOPS CORONATION CORONATION CORONATION WRITING PAD TABLE MATS TALCUM With an excellent photo DRICO MATS POWDER of Their Majesties the King and Queen on the SERVIETTES quality n red^n e d X: r mapaper. Size 8x 10 inch. with236 words
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Article270 1937-04-28 4 OFFICE-BEARERS ELECTED Tde Biennial General Meeting of the Singapore Anti-Opium. Society took place at the registered office on Saturday, April 24, 1937 t with Dr. Chen Su Lan in the cuair. Dr. Chen, the president of the Society, presented the report of the Executive Committee which was270 words
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Article305 1937-04-28 4 Al DIENCE DID NOT KNOW Unknown to the fashionable audience attending the brilliant opening of the London Coronation Season at, Covent Garden last week, one of the principals was singing—only an hour after undergoing an operation. Ninety minutes before the performance was due to begin. Signor305 words
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Article94 1937-04-28 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 26. A mild stir has been created in Cheras Road, Kuala Lumpur, by a hen which is changing its sex. Mr. S. E. Saw, who rears poultry in his spare time told me that it used to be “a regular94 words
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Article1002 1937-04-28 4 JUNIOR CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATION The Junior Civil Service Association, Singapore, is to hold a dinner at the Victoria Memorial Hall on May’ 22 in honour of the Coronation. Dr. J. Ando left on Monday for Japan on a three months' holiday. Miss Leong Yut Hoong, a well-known1,002 words
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Article407 1937-04-28 4 Judge And ’’Glamour Of Romance" The jury hearing the action in the High Court, Dublin, concerning the £12,500 will of Mr. John Johnston Cooney’, 60, of Springfield, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, failed to agree on a verdict last week and were discharged. They had deliberated for407 words
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Article180 1937-04-28 4 JAPANESE FINED $5O (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 26. Y. Shiagshiyama, manager of a Japanese shop in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, was fined $5O. or three weeks’ imprisonment, by Raja Petra in the Kuala Lumpur police court today for evasion of customs duty amounting180 words
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Article143 1937-04-28 4 GOVERNOR TO PERFOIm OPENING CEREMOM What will undoubtedly be the m< tractive of the series of British Fairs held annually at the Great Wo t Amusement Park is to be opened by jj the Governor at 6.45 p.m. on Friday April 30. Individual exhibitors and DominEy presentatives143 words
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Advertisement214 1937-04-28 4 1A REAL BOON FOR EVERY KITCHEN A MAG G I s i 1 SEASONING 141 is a product for increasing and improving fh e flavour of the food to which it is added. An addition of a few drops generally suffices en^ance al, d bring out to perfection r the214 words
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Article771 1937-04-28 5 PEER ATTACKS MORALISING IN HOUSE OF LORDS London, April 16. A demand for the abolition of coroners, who were conemned in I'cbruary 1936 by a Government committee for “animidverting on persons who quite incidentally attend to give evilence at their courts”—was made in the House of771 words
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178 1937-04-28 5 Drama At Foot Of Precipice London, April 18. Dr. Quarmby, of Ambleside, in the Lake District, climbed perilously 3,000 ft. by lantern-light up a mountain in the Langdales early yesterday to the aid of anothei doctor who had been hurt by a fall.178 words
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Article282 1937-04-28 5 West Country’s Holiday Plans Torquay. The West Country is expecting the Coronation season to give a welcome impetus to the growing movement for earlier holidays. Torbay, in particular, Is preparing a programme of special attractions for visitors after the celebrations in London. The most important282 words
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234 1937-04-28 5 Hearing Lasts Only Two Minutes London, April 19. Otto Karl Ludwrig, the German who was arrested at Ha wich and c! urged undei the Official Secrets Act at Mistley police court last week, appeared at Clacton police court today. He was remanded until Ap-il 27.234 words
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Article161 1937-04-28 5 U.S. Bandits" Haul New York. April 18. Three bandits snatched jewellery worth £4,000 from three women in the lift of a fashionable New York hotel today. The lift, in which the women were returning to their rooms, was between the third and fourth floors when161 words
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Article150 1937-04-28 5 Villagers Unaware Of New Owners The West Rasen estate of the Duke of Norfolk was sold recently. The village of West Rasen, with its thatched roofs and quaint 14th Century hump-backed bridge, is one of the most charmingly secluded retreats in Lincolnshire. Questions are being150 words
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Advertisement90 1937-04-28 5 ‘X HILLMAN MINX MAGNIFICENT tested and proved in every feature continues of course for 1937» —I I! "MASTERS’. Minx Magnificent, the most successful light car ever SAFETY SALOON with introduced to the motoring-public. Built to ever increasing Triplex Glass throughout standards of efficiency and quality. Years ahead in design Saloon90 words
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Article211 1937-04-28 6 Coronation Souvenirs London, April 19. Ninety thousand persons in the Crown Services, and others in this country and other parts of the Empire, are to receive a silver Coronation Medal as a persona! souvenir from the King. It will be sent to them shortly after211 words
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Article109 1937-04-28 6 Descendant Of Bounty Mutineer S.S. Arawa, Caribbean Sea, April 19 Pitcairn, the lonely island in the South Pacific, is sending a delegate to the Coronation He is Mr. David Young, aged 61, a great-great-grandson of Edward Young midshipman in the Bounty. He embarked in the109 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article192 1937-04-28 6 LABOURERS 1/V PENANG “ANTI-HUMBUG” REPLIES CORONATION CELEBRATIONS THE BONUS QUESTION ATTACKS ON TEACHERS IN PENANG To The Editor. Dear Sir,—One of your correspondents writing under the nom-de-plume of “Common Sense” takes me to task for my re marks about conditions of Indian labour in Penang and192 words
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Article150 1937-04-28 6 To The Editor. Sir In vi 3W of the correspondence that is going cn in your paper on the above subject I sITzT. be much obliged if you can enlighten me as to what action Government is taking as regards payment of any bonus to its servants. Before150 words
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Article180 1937-04-28 6 To The Editor. Sir—lt is apparent to anyone that the correspondents in your contemporary ha axes to grind with certain members of a noble profession as they termed it But why did they go to the extent of ventilating their views on the misdemeanour of a few.180 words
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Article132 1937-04-28 6 Mr. H. Morrison Offered A Knighthood Mr Herbert Morrison. "Prime Minister” of London louder C. the L.C.C., and possiols Leader of the Labour Party is to be .ff'red a knighthood in the Coronation Honours List. ».ie. ..I.'.n:a ;u Norrr.aa. Governor of the Bank of England it is132 words
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261 1937-04-28 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) j&ungei Patani. April 27. The Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Star, will be travelling down to Sungei Patani on April 29 to engage their sister school. Ibrahim School, in boxing, badminton. and soccer. PROGRAMME Thursday, April 29; 5.15261 words
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Article83 1937-04-28 6 —Reuter. Question In Commons Lcnuon. April 27 In the House of Commons. Major NevenSnence drew attention to the export to Britain of rubber footwear manufactured n Hongkong and enquired how many persons would he directly employed in Britain •f the footwear were manufactured here. Mr Rurciman—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article82 1937-04-28 6 narture for Tokio on Wednesdey.- Sin -ao.v Jit Poh. April 26. After sound’ng his note of warning to ppan that un-fication in China today is sn-actual real ty. Mr. S. Kawagoe intimat--1 that he is not willing to continue his nosition as Japanese Ambassador to China.narture for Tokio on Wednesdey.- Sin -ao.v Jit Poh. - 82 words
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Article102 1937-04-28 6 By King And Queen London, April 27. A historic journey down the Thames was today made by the King and Queen the first time for 100 years a royal journey was taken by water to fulfil a public engagement. Their Majesties, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth, proceeded in102 words
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Advertisement87 1937-04-28 6 OPENING TOMORROW The “Smiling Lieutenant’* Returns in a Grand New Musical Triumph Singing, Smiling His ay Into Your Hearts Again As irresistible as ever Rook Early Plans at Robinson Piano Co. Phone 567 FOR AN EVENLNG’S ENJOYMENT There’s No Place in Town Like ELYSEE CABARET Penang’s Premier Dance Hall TEA87 words
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Miscellaneous103 1937-04-28 6 Tm aS NEXT CHANGE An Absolute Triumph In Colour! Warner Bios, magnificent production of Janies Oliver Curwood’s famous advent ire romance that has thrilled millions of readers A KISS THAT SET THE tiOoi COUNTRY AND THE WOMAN 1 < b Screened by Warner Bro* from JAMES OLIVER f CURWOOD'• great103 words
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Miscellaneous98 1937-04-28 6 6.15 TONIGHT 9.30 The heroic adventures of the Coast Guard THE NEW ADVENTURE STAR JOHN WAYNE WITH GUN BLAZING, FISTS FLYING IN THE MOST EXCITING PICTURE OF HIS WHOLE CAREER r J I /z Wk w MAH OYNAMITE, IM A RED-BLOODED SAGA OF THE COAST GUARD! JOHN WAYNE IN A98 words
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Miscellaneous227 1937-04-28 6 Last Night’s Audience Simply Laughed m MT* Unceasingly at this Great Comedy. I WINDSOR J* r A „k 0,15 Tonight 9.30 6.30 Tonight 9.30 The Latest Most Riotous The Funnier TAMIL TALKIE Than any other Cantonese Talkie The Sensational Tamil Comedy of the ever presented on the Screen. Season “THE227 words
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Advertisement557 1937-04-28 7 INTRODUCING a BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCT B Wbll s fQhfc after being run 6.000 miles F> gw <*? »?2t3 with other oils. Note the r J-4 *M ?«3£ s»< jSks '•v' ffi&y s&£ sinu ,i bui < a<bo' ?*i x<, U i 4M& fag S jggyMil/.. <l t After 350 miles557 words
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Article267 1937-04-28 8 HE meeting of the Legislative Council in Singapore on Monday handled various matters of paramount importance to the Colony. Yesterday we discussed the projKisal of tjie Secretary for the Colonies to make way for the apjxiintment of Financial Secretaries in the Colonies in order to knit267 words
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Article367 1937-04-28 8 THE confident certainty within which Mysore pursues its policy of economic development and rural improvement is in striking contrast with the uncertainty which today in British India hampers administrative and Legislative progress, io what is this ditference due? The answer will be found in a speech by367 words
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Article169 1937-04-28 8 SPECIAL BI S AND FERRY FARES FROM MAY 11 TO MAY 15 Trolley bus return fares will be reduced to single fare rates, as from 6 p.m. on May U' to May 15 inclusive: that was the decision arrived at yesterday afternoon by the Penang Municipal Commissioners in169 words
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Article63 1937-04-28 8 Situation Better From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. April 28. Cholera figures for the week ending April 24 show a drop, probably dffe to early rains. Throughout the kingdom there are 26 fewer cases and 133 fewer deaths, but the Rangkok returns shW 46 more and 42 fewer63 words
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Article44 1937-04-28 8 Information has been received from the Deputy Controller of Labour that 2,178 state-aided labourers will arrive tomorrow by s.s. “Rajuli.” It is expected that 741 will be sent to Pulau Jerejak and the balance will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.44 words
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Article690 1937-04-28 8 Francis Light Memorial-Increasing Traffic on Trolley Buses—Two To Be Purchased—Entrepot Trade Comments In Agricultural Journal Trade Balance THE Pinang Gazette has already recorded the fact that the Commissioners have decided to donate a sum of $4,000 towards the cost of the Francis Light Memorial in Penang. This690 words
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Article130 1937-04-28 8 Selangor’s Team Against Perak And Negri (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 27. The team to represent Sejingor, holders of the Storch Cup, in the lawn tennis competition agaixust Perak and Nfegri Sembilan, to be held at Ipoh on May 1 will be as follows: G.130 words
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Article155 1937-04-28 8 S. Africa And Indian Offer London, April 1P The Capetown correspondent of Times says that the Bills placing certain restrictions on Asiatics, which nearly split the Union Cabinet "a few weeks ago and arou/jd considerable protest both in Africa and India, have been dropped. The155 words
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Advertisement222 1937-04-28 8 JONES SEWING MACHINES I^SeZ^Sr v JONES C. B. HAND MACHINE. High Arm. Large Bobbin. Automatic Winder Release. A perfect Central Bobbin Machine suitable for all classes of materials from the finest silk tc heavy cloth. Reverse Feed —will Sew Backwards or Forwards. AS ILLUSTRATED CASH PRICE $7540. OTHER MODELS FAMILY222 words
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Advertisement99 1937-04-28 8 BRILLIANTINE 7L>4 JK4I <i utsS I hEh w M Iwl yMfilr :|g|| 1637 1639 and even textured, perfectly adapted to their function, the Yardley Brilliantines will allay the formation of scurf and stimulate the growth of the hair, giving to it a subdued and glossy ippearance. Yardley Lavender Brilliantine can99 words
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Article584 1937-04-28 9 FORMER MANAGER SENTENCED TO DEATH Assessors Recommend Mercy (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 28. hat is known as the Farit Buntar Cinema murder trial concluded yesterday afternoon at the Perak Assizes when Goh Kim Eng, until recently the manager of Empire Cinema, Parit Buntar, who584 words
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Article348 1937-04-28 9 Alleged Dishonest Retention Of Property Judgment was reserved by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court yesterday, at the conclusion of the hearing of the case in which two Chinese, Yong Ah Kay and Kuan Seng were charged with dishonestly retab ing stolen -property, namely,348 words
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Article148 1937-04-28 9 Nai Smarn, the well-known Siamese boxer was summoned to appear before Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court yesterday, for permitting more than one person to sit beside him while driving his car along Penang Road on April 7. Smarn failed to make148 words
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Article33 1937-04-28 9 Today at the Waterfall gardens from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. March Semper Fidelis. Souse. Overture The Eclipse. Williams. Waltz Blumen. Steinmann. Selection Patience. Sullivan. Fox Trot Su* shine Ahead. Rolls.33 words
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Article103 1937-04-28 9 Good Entertainment Assured The Indian Association. Province Wellesley, is staging an Indian Drama, “Sri Krishna Leila” at Stockalingham Hull. Butterworth at 8.30 p.m. on Friday. The drama is in aid of the Ir.dian Association fund, and is staged by the Amateur Dramatic Troupe, Butterworth. The organisers103 words
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Article70 1937-04-28 9 Sports (Hub’s Team Against M.K.C. < -u'. Tne Penang Sports Club will meet the Muslim Recreation Club in a First Division soccer match this evening on the Victoria Green. The following will represent the Sports Club E. Walker; T. A. Maxwell and G. Rude H. E.70 words
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Article55 1937-04-28 9 Penang Champions v. P.W. Champions on May 6 The final of the Malay Schools intergroup soccer competition between Kampong Jawa School, the Penang Champions and Pcrmatang Bertam School, the Province Wellesley Champions will be played off at ihe Butterworth Malay School ground on Thursday 1 May55 words
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Article38 1937-04-28 9 Shanghai, April 27. Or the eve of the Japanese election, the Sin Chew Jit Poh reports that a dispute between Premier Hayashi s Cabinet and politic J parties is developing, and a crisis is feared.38 words
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Article376 1937-04-28 9 Another Assault Case Brought SCHOOL TEACHER AS COMPLAINANT (brom Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, April 27. Another story of the incidents which occurred at the Palladium Dance Hall on the night of December 19 last was related to Tengku Mentis in the Taiping Magistiates court when Ooi Seng376 words
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Article98 1937-04-28 9 Latest List Issued By Tilden London. April 18. Miss D. E. Round is ranked fourth, one place ahead of Miss K. Stammers, in the list of the world's best women law’n tennis players drawn up by W.T. Tilden. Miss H. Jacobs, the Wimbledon champion is first, followed by98 words
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Article74 1937-04-28 9 Dr. L. R. Wheeler Leaves TodayDr. L. R. Wheeler. Acting Inspector of Schools, Penang, and Assistant Scout Commissioner for Malaya, leaves Penang today for Tanjong Malim, where a thousand picked- scouts from all parts of Malaya have gathered for the All-Malaya Boy Scouts Jamboree. The Penang contingent,74 words
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Article67 1937-04-28 9 Replies To Criticism (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, April 27. Mrs. Harry Bonney, the Australian airwoman, replied to criticisms which appeared in the Singapore Free Press of April 20 today before starting off for Tavoy and Moulmein. continuing her solo flight to the Cape. Approaching the Siam-Burma67 words
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Article246 1937-04-28 9 Uy Municipal Trolley Driver Fined A trolley driver Mohamad NaTna" Myuin was fined $8 by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court yesterday, for failing to park his bus as close as po‘ssible to the kerb of the road. When he made his appearance in246 words
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Advertisement23 1937-04-28 9 for your Complete Provisions V. and Toilets b —XA A Wide Range Ever Offered lyg. S, ALLY'S COl SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG ITOH23 words
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Advertisement259 1937-04-28 9 SHE WAS A HUMAN POISON FACTORY Full of Uric Acid and I nable to Move If all your joints were so stiff with uric acid that you thought yourself fortunate even to be able to sit all day in a chair, you would do anything to get well. This woman259 words
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Article3767 1937-04-28 10 Bruas, Ligertwood And Bukit Klian PROPOSED SCHEME AN extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of The Bruas Rubber Co.. Ltd. was held at the offices of the Secretaries. Chartered Bank Chambers, Penang, on Tuesday, April 20, 1937. at 11.15 a.m. The Hon’ble Mr. S. B. Palmer3,767 words
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Advertisement176 1937-04-28 10 BRITAIN’S FINEST FRUITS CANNED BY BRITAIN’S LEADING FRUIT CANNERS the w,de KrowO M INCLUDES strawberr es RASPBERRIES W BLACKCURRANTS GOLDEN PLUMS (v<GREENGAGES DAMSONS ETC With a stock of Chivers Canned fruits in your larder you are able to enjoy your favourite varieties at any time of the year. These fruits176 words
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152 1937-04-28 11 New Links Vi ith Borneo And Bali As a result of the satisfactory figures of last year’s air Laffic K.N.I.L.M. has decided to extend its present services. Over 220.000 miles a year, or cine times the circumference of the earth will be flcwn without Government152 words
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Article43 1937-04-28 11 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, April 26. The Japanese and Siamese governments have concluded an agreement by which Siam is to supply a huge amount of rice to Japan, 150,000 tons of which are to be stored in Formosa.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 43 words
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Article31 1937-04-28 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Shanghai, April 26 Interested powers are viewing jealously ‘.he rapid expansion of the Anglo-Chinese trade since the export credit to China plan was enforced.Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 31 words
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Article668 1937-04-28 11 Bright Outlook 19th ANNEAL MEETING YESTERDAY The nmeteenth annual general meeting of the Bassett Rubber Co., Ltd. was held at the registered office, No. 1, Weld Quay, Penang, yesterday. Presenwere Messrs. J.C. Innes (in the Chair) lind P. N. K« ight, Directors; A.J.L. Donaldson, H.N. Bulford668 words
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Article80 1937-04-28 11 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Adequate Resources To Resist Bandits Shanghai, April 26. General Yen Hsi-shan’s delegate in Nanking stated that Shansi is adequately prepared to resist any attempts at re-invasion by bandits. General Yen, who is pacification commissioner for Shansi and Suryuan, is suffering from stomach trouble but– Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 80 words
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Article681 1937-04-28 11 Big Rise In Profits 10 PER CENT. FINAL FOR SHAREHOLDERS The twenty-eighth annual general meeting of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd. was held at the registered office. No. 1, Weld Quay, Penang, yesterday. Present at the meeting were Messrs. J.C. Innes (in the Chair), P.N.681 words
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Advertisement345 1937-04-28 11 ANOTHER STOMACH OPERATION AVOIDED by Maclean Brand Stomach Powder ‘‘Round about the first week of February.** writes Mr. M. 8., “I became ill. The first symptoms were that I was very weak, could hardly walk, and could not eat because of terrible pain in the stomach, between the shoulders, and345 words
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Article437 1937-04-28 12 Certain Clauses The Cause Of Trouble April 19. Strong representations are being made to Sir John Reith. Director-General of the 8.8. C., by officials of the corporation, who bitterly resent a fresh move to interfere with what they regard as their "private Lives.” The trouble has arisen437 words
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221 1937-04-28 12 TOMORROW S.S. “MATA HARI” from Singapore via ports. Sails Friday. M.V. ‘GREYSTOKE CASTLE’ from S’pore for New York, via Cape of Good Hope S.S. "MANTAI MARU” from Japan via S’pore sails same day for Colombo, Bombay Karachi. M.V. “SILVERTEAK” from Singapore via Belawan221 words
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Article751 1937-04-28 12 Railway-Owned Porfs facilities for Shipping London. Within comparatively recent years Southampton has become established as one of the foremost commercial seaports of Britain, and, in this respect, commends itself to the attention of the shipowner, merchant, and business man interested in the maritime trade of the country,751 words
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Article398 1937-04-28 12 LATEST TIMES OF POSTING AIR MAIL A mail for Australia, New Zealand, Java and Timer Dily via Singapore end thence by Singapore-Australia air mail Service will clcse at 7.30 p.m. today. 9UTWARD MAIL A mail for Western Australia by the s.s. Johan de Witt will close398 words
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Advertisement42 1937-04-28 12 SPECIALLY ORDERED OWING TO A GREAT DEMAND -“MANIS.” (Moonlight and Shadows) THE FAMOUS SONG FROM “THE JUNGLE PRINCESS” ARRIVING SHORTLY ON “COLUMBIA RECORDS” BOOK YOUR ORDER NOW AT ROBINSON PIANO CO. (S.S.) LTD.. OR THE GRAMOPHONE AND MUSIC STORE, 175, CAMPBELL STREET.42 words
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Miscellaneous1046 1937-04-28 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES BB.C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY TRANSMISSION 2 Tune in m the f Uo i, g TRANSMISSION 2 p.m. 8.20 Variety! GSH 21-47 Mc/a (13*7 m.) 8.50 The news and announcements. GBG 11.79 Mc/a (16.86 m.) 9.05 Greenwich time signal. GSO 15.14 Mc/s (19.82 m-> 9.15 Close down TRANSMISSION1,046 words
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Miscellaneous168 1937-04-28 12 CALCUTTA Station VUC broadcasts on a wavelength 'f 49.10 metres (6,109 kc). TODAY p.m. 6.56 Time signal. A broadcast for rural areas. 7.26 Humorous song. 7.41 Light Bengali song. 8.16 "Swapan Puri”. A feature programme. 9.26 Talk: "Books of the Month.” 9.41 Modern Bengali song. 9.56 News bulletin in Bengali.168 words
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Miscellaneous16 1937-04-28 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Low 1.19 p.m. TOMORROW 1.39 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 1.45 p.m. 8.35 p.m.16 words
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Advertisement364 1937-04-28 13 MANSFIELD CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE VwJvta. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London a M’sedles, L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow. Apr. 30 May 26 Rt J a m H’burg, Hull Swamka. May 7 June 2 A. ANTENOR M seilles, L364 words
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Advertisement372 1937-04-28 13 LINERSAILINGS TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Marseilles New York PENANG Arrive Arrive S.S. PRES. POLK May 6 June 2 June 15 S.S. PRES. PIERCE May 20 June 16 June 29 S.S. PRES. VAN BUREN June 3 June 30 July 13 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE.372 words
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Advertisement728 1937-04-28 13 JB. and f W BRITISH INDIA PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S.S. “RAJULA” SAILING THURSDAY, 29th APRIL Peninsular and Oriental S. N, Co., under contract with Hi* Majesty’» Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. Homewaids for Colombo, Aden, Port Safi* due Penang 1937 Marseilles London.728 words
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Miscellaneous445 1937-04-28 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN NIROM Station Zeesen broadcasts or. the foU.w- VDC Me, sng frequencies:— TODAY DJB 15.20 Me s 19.7 m. p m DJN 9 54 Me s 31.45 ni. 2.10 News bulletin. DJE K. 76 Me;, 16.89 re. opening DJQ 15.28 Mcs 19.63 m. ment. DJA 9.56 Mcs 31.38445 words
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Miscellaneous110 1937-04-28 13 PARIS TODAY TPA 2 15.24 Mc.s (19.6 m.) p.m. 6.20 Concert relay from Limoges 7.05 Talk on current French events in (Russian). 7.20 News in English. 7.35 Concert. Relay from Radio-Paris. 8.05 Talk on French events. 8.20 Continuation of concert relay. 8.50 News in French. Colonial market prices. 9.20 Economic110 words
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Miscellaneous72 1937-04-28 13 MELBOURNE VK3ME 9.59 Mc/s (31.2 m.) TODAY p.m. 4.20 Opening announcement. 5.20 With the world’s famous orchestra. 6.20 News bulletin and sporting results. 6.30 Tour of the world with VK3ME’s Mailbag. 6.50 Leading Dance Bands. 7.20 Close down. TOMORROW P.M. 4.20 Opening announcement. 5 20 With the world’s famous orchestra.72 words
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1495 1937-04-28 14 3 British Ex-Champions In 7 earn New York. OJX of the ten players for America’s Ryder Cup golf team have been chosen. They are: GENE SARAZEN DENSMORE SHUTE TONY MAN ERO HORTON SMITH HENRY PICARD JOHNNY REVOLTA Walter Hagen will be non playing captain.1,495 words
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Article213 1937-04-28 14 14—1 WIN FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. A. U. In a Province Wellesley League fixture played yesterday evening on the Butterworth Recreation Club ground, the Public Works Department Athletic Union trounced the Police by 14 goals to one. thus winning the championship shield for this year. Rain213 words
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Article261 1937-04-28 14 Players Brought On Too Quickly That young players in the United States are brought on too quickly is the reason given by F.J. Perry why he thinks that the United States will not win the Davis Cup this year. In Perry’s opinion the secret of cup competition261 words
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442 1937-04-28 14 THREE EXCITING GAMES SEEN YESTERDAY Three exciting games were witnessed on the Penang Sports Club courts yesterday in the Penang Lawn Tennis Association men’s open singles championship. One tie was unplayed, Tan Thean Seang, giving a walkover to Che Rahim, the Kedah champion. A.J. Donaldson gave442 words
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Article25 1937-04-28 14 Sin Chew Jit Poh. Two cases have been reported of seizures of smuggled copper cents aboard two Japanese steamers at Tsingtao yesterday.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 25 words
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Advertisement404 1937-04-28 14 Jb When a WOMAN \b tells yOU_ J that people often take her v V I for years younger than she is, that she puts this down to her white teeth, that she puts those down t<? AV the fact she s used notliv ing but Calvert’s I ooilk Powder404 words
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1239 1937-04-28 15 SCORE THREE SECOND-HALE GOALS TO BEAT ENGLAND Crowd Of 150,000 Pack Stadium Hampden Park. April 17. Scotland made a great recovery in the second half to beat -land in the last international match of the season at Hampden k. l-.ngland led by one goal1,239 words
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Article291 1937-04-28 15 Superior Tactics And Ringcraft TAKLEY WINS IN SUPPORTING BOLT Gunboat Jack, the negro welterweight, again outpointed Frank Malinao. the Filipino middleweight at Rangoon on April 17. over 12 three-minute rounds. In the chief supporting bout. Young Tarley proved too good for Kid D’Silva, featherweight champion291 words
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Article108 1937-04-28 15 Several Matches During Past Week-End (From Cur Own Correspondent) Seremban. April 26. Several football matches were played in Negri Sembilan during the past weekend. On Saturday the Malay Regiment beat the Negri Sembilan Police at Port Dickson by 6 goals to •il while on the same108 words
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Article72 1937-04-28 15 Negri Team To Travel To I poh (From Our Own Correspondent> Serembin. April 26. Negri Sembilan is sending a team to Ipoh next week to compete in the Allin Cup tennis competition in addition to the Stc ch Cup competition. Tne Negri team fcr the Storch Cup72 words
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Article107 1937-04-28 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. April 26. Tuan Sheikh Ahmad J.P. presided at the annual general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Badminton Association held at the St. Paul’s Old Boys’ Association when the following new office-bearers were elected for the year:— President: —Tuan Sheikh Ahmad J.P.107 words
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Advertisement18 1937-04-28 15 SgH S” WwKSJsLIi MV fir GRANTS i q IA Q- U I SCOTCH WHISKY distributed by FRASER&NEAVE XU18 words
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Article106 1937-04-28 16 PREVIOUSLY LA UN:— £251.10,0 /259.15.0 LONDON—(Spot) <2<§.0.0 £256.10.0 JLQNDQN (3 months) $123.78 $125.75 SINGAPORE BUSINESS DONE $124.78 PENANG t Buyers no sellers BUjrert no sellers BUSINESS DONE $7-45 Copra (Sundried) $llOO REACK PEPPER $ll. W RLBBER:SINGAPORE—Spot 36 c oc July/Sept 371 c gc Oct./Dec 371 c TAPIOCA:- M106 words
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Article373 1937-04-28 16 Share of £1 denomination unless London. April 2,. otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c.. 1944-64 Funding Loan. 4 p.c.. 1960-90 4 War Loan, 35 p.c I X t Com. Union Assce. (Units» Prudential Assce. "A” Royal Assce. share 10s. pd.) Great Western Rly.373 words
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Article112 1937-04-28 16 Ixmvigg or> Previously Latesi I 1 11l 17 64 111 532 4.935 4.94; M 4.92.\ 4.93 J B 29.22 29.244 Ct. 21.57 21.57 Am a 9.012 9.01 Mil.?? 93!j 93; F r 12.274 12.28; 670 67Q I 215 215 54 7 J 54 7 5 t 17, unquoted112 words
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Article211 1937-04-28 16 KENNEDY CO. Below are given today’s sh<£c quotations of leading brokers in Penangi RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Alor Gajah 140 I.47£ex Amal. Malay 1-95 2.05 Ayer Hitam 1.55 1.65 Ayer Molek 1.35 1.45 Bassett 85 90c Brunei 4.85 4.95 Jerain Kuantan 1.15 1.25 Kempas 2. «5 2.90 Kuala Sidim 3.20 3.30211 words
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Article177 1937-04-28 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers B. Selangor 1.60 j. 65 Hong Fatt 1.25 .1.27 J Jelebu 1.12’ ,1.175. Kuchai '1.65 1.70 Lukut 1.17*. 1.22 A North Taiping S 5 87-5 Paroi 80 85 Petalings 9.50 9.85 Rahman Hyd. 1.50 1.55 ex Raub Gold 6.70 6.90 Sungei Luas 2.25177 words
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Article223 1937-04-28 16 RUBBER?— Bayers Sellers. A llenbys 1.971 2.10 Ayer Panas 1.97 J 2.10 Bassetts 85 Batu Lintangs 1.42?. 1.47Bedfords 1.275 1.325 Bentas 1.45 1.50 Brogas 1.10 1.15 Indragiris 1.70 1.771 Kuala Sidims 3.40 3.525 c Lunas 2.40 2.55 M. Pindas 1.775 1.85 Mentakabs 50 524 N. Scudais 1.82 A223 words
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Article11 1937-04-28 16 TODAY’S PRICES Singapore $125.75 Per pkl. Penang $125.38 Per Pkl.11 words
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Article143 1937-04-28 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Eatu Selangor 1.60 1.65 Hong Fatts 1.275 1-325 Jelebus 1.125 1175 Katus 24 9 25 3 Kundangs 9 75 10 0 Laruts 15 0 15 6 Lukuts 1.20 1.25 Pungahs 26-0 26 9 Rahmans 1.48 1.56 Raubs 6.75 6.95 Rawang Cons. 300 30 9 R.143 words
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Article117 1937-04-28 16 London, April 27. RUBBER Easy. Spot 105 buyers 10! sellers. July/Sept. 10!’: buyers 11?. sellers. Oct./Dec. 11 buyers Hi sellers. Jan. Mar. 11 buyers Hi sellers. New York 21.90 cts. ;nlt*d Kingdom Stocks London 21.383 tons. Liverpool 27.445 tons. COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. April £18.7.6d. EPPER White117 words
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Article58 1937-04-28 16 Sin Chew Jit Poh. iNvw Development Impending Shanghai, April 26. According to a foreign report, the mission led by Mr Chang Tsu-chung to China indicates that a new devel -pment »n the Huapei regime is impending and that Chitung is likely to be abolished, but th? Japanese gripSin Chew Jit Poh. - 58 words
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Advertisement822 1937-04-28 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE CHARTERED BANK handel-maatschappij. Ny Royal Charter 18&3) Paid-up Capital £3,000 Reserve Fund £3 000 (NETHERLANDS TRADING Reserve Liability of Proprietor» nry i|gß»rv HEAD OFFICE:— ovLMStll./ S g BiahopHata, London bq EstabUtbed <» Am.ter<kn. 1824 Srowte.: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM Batavia Karachi Serembu With 43822 words
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