Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 April 1937
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Title Section20 1937-04-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. X<>. 99. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration604 1937-04-29 1 —Reuter. Plan To Evacuate Children May Be Lodged In Both Britan And France London, April 28. 1 he Statement that the Foreign Office authorised him to say that the evacuation of the civil population from Bilbao had th dir warmest approval was made by Mr.—Reuter. - 604 words
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Article86 1937-04-29 1 —Reuter. APPRECIATION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS THE SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION London, April 28. In the House of Commons, referring at question time to the Straits Settlements gift to the British Government of half a nullion dollars towards Empire defence, M- Ormsby-Gore said he was glad to—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article216 1937-04-29 1 AUSTRAEIAN WOMAN SERIOI SLY INJURED RETURNING AFTER CINEMA SHOW From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. By telephone. A yoilng Australian visitor to Malaya, nt Alli-s vi Yahslv?, of Sydney, lies at t B/ngs H Mspitar-NViUi critical injuries a-.- <1 m a motor crash last night? Mi-3216 words
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Article60 1937-04-29 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Anril 29. F ur coolies on Sungei Way Tin Dredging Co. Ltd., who were given notice last r created some trouble by refusing to leave .he property and some 20 Police were se".' out from Kuala Lumpur this momti The coolies60 words
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Article229 1937-04-29 1 Reuter. London, April 28. The following was the result of the 2,000 G tineas Stakes, the first classic race of the y -<ir run at Newmarket, over one mile, today LE KSAR b.c. by KsarQueen Iseult <M. E. de St. Alary) Semblat 1 GOYA IIReuter. - 229 words
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Article54 1937-04-29 1 British Radio. Air Force Appointment London, April 28. Squadron-Leader Charlton Hallawell has been appointed to the Special Duty List with the acting rank of Wing Commander for service as air attache in Moscow. He succeeds Wing-Commander Collier who was in 1934 the first officer to be– British Radio. - 54 words
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Article43 1937-04-29 1 ’—British Radio. Further Improvement London, April 28. A bulletin this morning regarding the Duke of Connaught. King George’s 87-year-old great uncle, who has recently been unwell, states: “The condition of His Royal Highness continues to show further im- provement’—British Radio. - 43 words
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Article188 1937-04-29 1 Reuter. MR. BALDWIN TO HEAD MINISTERS FM.S. SULTANS TO HAY E ESCORT Mr. Baldwin will occupy the first carriage of the Ministers in the Coronation procession and will be escorted by the Metropolitan mounted police. Each Dominion Premier will occupy a carriage with a mounted escort of troopsReuter. - 188 words
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Article75 1937-04-29 1 —Reuter. London, April 29. The Select Committee of the Civil Lst have concluded their investigations. It is understood they do not make any recommendation with reyard to a grant to the Duk- of Windsor. Provision for the Royal Fam ly is expected to be—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article109 1937-04-29 1 NEGOTIATIONS DEADLOCK (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. April 28. The manufacture of shoes in Singapore is in imminent danger of a sudden stoppage. Discontent has been prevailing among the shoemakers and the employers have been approached for an increase in wages. At a meeting held at the Empress109 words
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Article113 1937-04-29 1 Renter. ABROGATION NOT CONTEMPLATED ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN Allahabad, April 28. The Congress Working Committee passed a resolution i eiterating the resolution adopted by the All-India Congress Committee on March 16 and emphasising that the assurances sought did not contemplate the abrogation of the rights of theRenter. - 113 words
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Article38 1937-04-29 1 P. O. INTERIM DIVIDEND —Renter. London, April 28. The P. A O. Company has declared a half year dividend of 5 per cent j>er annum on the Cumulative Preferred shares but no interim dividend on the deferred stock..—Renter. - 38 words
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Article228 1937-04-29 1 CHARGE AGAINST PROMINENT CHINESE TO GO BACK TO POLICE COURT Khoo Soo Thye, a prominent Penang rubber dealer, made his second appearance in the District Court. Penang, this morning before Mr. J. L. McFall. Mr. F. G. Pooley. who is prosecuting, submitted an amended charge against Soo228 words
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Advertisement17 1937-04-29 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. I Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.17 words
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Advertisement85 1937-04-29 1 For Arch building, super-skilful decoration and other accessory display necessities. PLEASE consult with: Head Office: Commercial Advertising Agency, I 62. China St.. Penang. ’Phone 693 Branch Office Commercial Advertising Agency, 59. Hale Street, Ipoh. Phone 167. MIL f t I -S. Our CHILLED BEEF needs no introduction —it ha* >85 words
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535 1937-04-29 2 “CaMP IN CHARGE OF A FRENCH GENERAL” Men In Trenchers Eat Cats And Dogs SENSATIONAL details about French and Russian help tor the Red Government in Spain were revealed at Gibraltar last week by a British volunteer named William James Faraday, who has been535 words
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Article273 1937-04-29 2 LEADERS ARRESTED DRASTIC STEP BY NEW MINISTER Budapest. April 16. The Hungarian Government have dealt their first blows at the Rig’t Radical organisations. which have caused much unicst in the last months ano which were responsible for the putsch rumours at the beginning of March, when a273 words
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Article79 1937-04-29 2 An attempt to assassinate Mme. Lupescu, f riend of King Carol, has been frustrated, according to reports circulating in diplomatic cfhcles in Vienna. The reports said that members of the Iron Guard, strongest of Rumania's Fascist oiganisations. were discovered in the villa of Mme. Lupescu79 words
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Article372 1937-04-29 2 MUSSOLINI PLANS NEW COUP Perim (Red Sea). BRI lAIN is making quiet but effective preparations here lor what many people believe may be Mussolini’s next Colonial adventure—conquest of the Yemen, vast Arab kingdom fringing the Red Sea. Italy has long envied the untapped mineral372 words
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Article192 1937-04-29 2 SHELTERING HITLER’S ARMIES Paris. A vast ’ine of fruitier fortifications which Germany is constructing in the Rhmeland from Luxemburg to Switzerland will be completed within the next six months, according to information in high military circles here. This German "Maginot Line" differs from its French counterpart in192 words
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Article107 1937-04-29 2 Plea For Reduction of Duty Rejected A strong plea for the reduction of the duty on Indian unmanufactured tobacco, as a concession to Indian labourers, was rejected at Monday’s meeting of the Legislative Council during the debate on the Tobacco Duties (Amendment) Bill. The Hon. Mr. G. Wiseman,107 words
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Article46 1937-04-29 2 Labuan is to have a new’ school. It will accommodate 120 pupils and will have quarters for the head teacher. The cost, including the levelling, draining, turfing and fencing of the site, is $904, the amount being revoted at Monday’s Legislative Council meeting.46 words
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Article322 1937-04-29 2 SUPPLY REFUSED BY AMERICA MODERN CAPITAL SHIP REQUIRED Washington. The Soviet Government has approached two American companies for the supply of material for the construction, in the Soviet Union, of a battleship armed with 16-inch guns. This was revealed by the Department of State here. Objections322 words
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Article140 1937-04-29 2 INVESTIGATOR RESIGNS New York. April 20. The seif-constituted commission oi Liberals which for a week has been ‘‘trying’ Trotsky, the exiled Bolshevik leader, at Mexico City, on charges luat he conspired with Germany and Japan against the Soviet Union, suffered a severe setback yesterday. One of its140 words
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Article82 1937-04-29 2 t From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. April 27. On a passage to the New Zealand station, H.M.S. Endeavour (Captain A. G. N. Wyatt?, a surveying vessel, arrived at Singapore from England this morning. She will continue her voyage to New’ Zealand by way of Sourabaya82 words
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Article67 1937-04-29 2 When the dise was mentioned before Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in which a Chinese Lee Beng Hooi was charged with theft of jewellery, valued $2OB, Inspector Farquharson intimated that the papers were in the hands of the Crown Counsel with a view to He therefore asked that the67 words
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Advertisement414 1937-04-29 2 Sead Office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with: extensions. Telegrams :j 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 RATES414 words
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Advertisement380 1937-04-29 2 ll'.p.d. n<i)a I For sparkling white teeth Use a water-proofed toothbrush —no other I Chief cause of dull-white teeth is a brush with low-grade bristles that turn limp when wet, can't really clean. For spark ling-while teeth, use Dr. West’s brush. World’s costliest bristles, waterproofed—cannot gefsoggy.Sterilized, sealed germ-proof in glass.380 words
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685 1937-04-29 3 -NOT AN INTOLERABLE BURDEN ON INDUSTRY” Gross Errors Made In Apprehension Of His Proposal London, April 28. THL chancellor of the Exchequer spoke last night on the Budget i esolution relating to the proposed national defence contri but ion. He scouted the claimBritish Wireless. - 685 words
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Article33 1937-04-29 3 Reuter. London, April 28. The House of Commons agreed to the Budget resolution authoris ng the imposition of a National Defence contribution, otherwise knou n as the Groxcth of Profits Tax.-Reuter. - 33 words
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Article, Illustration41 1937-04-29 3 Samjak, a ten-months-old u^olf t at the London Zoo, used to be the wildest of his breed, but now allows his keeper to lead him around the cage on a collar and chain.41 words
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214 1937-04-29 3 —Biitish Wireless. Qualities Of Drake And Nelson AS NECESSARY TODAY AS EVER IN THE PAST London, April 27. Something of what the River Thames meant to London of the past as linking the city and its merchants with Westminster and its Parliament, and leading—Biitish Wireless. - 214 words
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Article89 1937-04-29 3 manded by the French T.U.C. —Reuter Wireless. Chamber Debate Begins Tomorrow Paris, April 26. The Cabinet agreed to a Chamber debate on general policy on April 30 after a Cabinet meeting, M. Vincent Auriol stated the Treasury situation was satisfactory and the Government had no intention issuing anymanded by the French T.U.C.—Reuter Wireless. - 89 words
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Article77 1937-04-29 3 I Shanghai, April 28I The plan for re-adjusting the Hukuang Railway Loan has been approved. [On April 5, Reuter cabled that all financial newspapers in London gave prominence to the Hukuang Railway bond settlement, which occasioned no surprise as the terms had been anticipated for some77 words
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Article53 1937-04-29 3 against speculation ever since 1927. Reuter. President Roosevelt’s Warning Washington, April 28. President Roosevelt, at a Press conference, extended a warning against speculation of stocks by Government employees, this to include all of the general public. He declared he had been warning the public against speculation everagainst speculation ever since 1927. Reuter. - 53 words
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Article274 1937-04-29 3 terest repayable after thirty years.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Szechuan Famine Situation Worsens ANTI-SMUGGLING ACTION IN TIENTSIN Shanghai. April 28. The famine wrought by drought in the province of Szechuan is becoming more and more serious. Two hundred deaths are reported daily from Chuentung and Chuenpei, which areterest repayable after thirty years.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 274 words
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Article108 1937-04-29 3 “A GREAT MAN. British Wireless. Mr. Baldwin’s Tribute To Lord GreyLondon, April 27. A tribute to the late Lord Grey was paid by the Prime Minister in unveiling a memorial tablet outside the Ambassadors’ Entrance of the Foreign office today before a distinguished company of statesmen, diplomats, politicians and personalBritish Wireless. - 108 words
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Article33 1937-04-29 3 British Wireless. London. April 27. New two-shilling pieces, and sixpence, and also twelve-sided three-penny piecet were available today at London ban, which reported a lively demand for them.British Wireless. - 33 words
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Article360 1937-04-29 3 New Basque Army. Urged To “React With Violence” Bayonnes, \pril 27. The Basque Government Press Bureau claims that the insurgent offensive on the Durango sector was brilliantly repulsed by Basques holding back the insurgents in the Exeibar sector to the coast. —Reuter Reuter Wireless. President Aguirre has—Reuter & Reuter Wireless. - 360 words
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Article128 1937-04-29 3 of the convention to be drafted.—British Wireless. Successful Conclusion Anticipated London, April 28. According to good information there is every prospect of a successful conclusion to the international sugar conference which has *oeen meeting in Londbn. A complete scheme containing quota figures to be allowed to various importantof the convention to be drafted.—British Wireless. - 128 words
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Advertisement242 1937-04-29 3 Thursday, 29th April, 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS! •WEMBLEY PARK (»ATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY T AT LOH THEEN CANTONESE OPEHA* ‘‘Bong* Chian# Hee Bon# Ngoh” GRAND NOORAN OPERA “uAtiffa” An Arabic war story CAPITAL TALKIE: “Fab Bam Koo Neong” A Cantonese talkie NOTE Tai Ix>h242 words
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Advertisement176 1937-04-29 3 I 7 X I 1 lYl\l HI Ki I B X BRITISH MADE RAINCOATS OUTSTANDING OUALITY 7 7O iW'dO <lo** MADE OF a VERY GOOD QUALITY MATERIAL THE “MACNOVA" 11 I Vr WILL GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION AWK Hl/i JO* FOR A LONG TIME. LIGHT IN LI f/ igJMk" WEIGHT IT176 words
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678 1937-04-29 4 Representations To Govt. By Singapore Manufacturers The unfair treatment accorded to S nga-| pore manufactured articles exported to India, as compired with similar goods exported to India from other parts of the Empire, wes mentioned by the Hon. Mr. Tay Lian Teck, the chairman, at678 words
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Article208 1937-04-29 4 TO CONFER WITH OLD FRIENDS M Andre Duboscq, Far Eastern Editor of one of the greatest political newspapers in the world. Le Temps passed through Singapore on Tuesday on the Porthos on his way to China. T am going to confer with old friends208 words
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Article159 1937-04-29 4 Valuable Service Rendered (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, April 26. At the conclusion of a murder trial today. the Hon. Mr. Justice J.H. Pedlow, in the Seremban Supreme Court. said that he would like to express h s thanks to the two gentlemen who hid sat with159 words
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Article170 1937-04-29 4 Claim To Have Passed I .S. Tokyo, April 17. A claim that Japan has replaced the United States as the largest producer in the world of rayon was made today by the Japanese Federation of Rayon Manufacturers Comparative figures for last year show that Japan170 words
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Article1046 1937-04-29 4 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED The engagement is announced of Mr. Godwin F. Ratnaiake of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, Kuala Lumpur, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A De S. Ratnaiake of Kuala Lumpur, and Miss SteUa De Silva, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.H D De Silva1,046 words
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182 1937-04-29 4 Over 200 People Present (From Our Own Correspondent, Seremban, April 25. In traditional fashion the annual banquet and ball of the Negri Sembilan branch of the Royal Society of St. George was celebrated at the Sungei Ujong Club, last night, w’hen well over 200 hundred people182 words
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Article72 1937-04-29 4 Case Postponed A Mohamedan. Ibrahim alias Ibrahimsah bin Mydin Kuppah, was produced before Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court on Tuesday charged with grievous causing hurt to Mohamad on April 11 at the five foot way of a house in Hutton Lane,72 words
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Article251 1937-04-29 4 THOMAS THESEIRA (From Our Own Correspondenti Seremban, April 26. Dressed in a gcwti of s.lver lame. Mi. Alice Thornes, daughter of Mr. and Mt. C. O. Thomas cf Seremban, was mar ied this afternoon at the Church cf the Vista, t o»; Seremban, io Mr. Farleigh Thestvr of251 words
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Article135 1937-04-29 4 Failed To Comply ilh Traffic Rule Mr. P. T. B. Hansen of the East ?rr. Manufacturing Co. Penang, was fined $r by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court on Tuesday, for failing to park his car as close as possible to the curb of135 words
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Advertisement180 1937-04-29 4 y———i MWl UWnwiifcMawes, .WM—W ■BaBMUMIIMDiHff 5 The most generally useful Medicine for aU Climates 1 0 r J.CoI iis BrowneW 9 wCFNHINF Substitute, g Act» like a charm in Check» and arrest» DIARRHCEA and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. STOMACH CHILLS The liable Family remedy for J .nd <». sp«e<t>c ,n J^UEN180 words
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Article, Illustration2568 1937-04-29 5 ‘‘Queen Mary’’ Pays Iler Way Tbc Marrianc Bill Covent 'Garden Opera Season Opens I. From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 19. This “monstrous London of today,” which Lord Horder blames for filling half the consulting j ooms of 1 larley-street, has entered upon the Coronation season.2,568 words
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Advertisement105 1937-04-29 5 Pico RO NATION CELEBRATIONS bSBM JB kODAKj Memories of thrilling, vital happenings must fade you have |M tiired them in splendid photographs. You z can so easily make a record of all the happy and interesting moments of *the B v\. Celebrations —for you can have a Kodak- X made105 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article1002 1937-04-29 6 CONDITIONS OF INDIAN LABOURERS REJOINDER FROM MR. KINGSLEY GOH MR. SASTRI'S VISIT TO MALAYA TEACHERS IN PENANG ANOTHER READER'S VIEWS To The Editor. Mr. Editor, —Could you not leave me al peace for the moment, as I have piles of work during this forthcoming Coronation to1,002 words
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Article582 1937-04-29 6 To The "Editor, Dear Sir,- Being of a humble disposition but withal a somewhat observant person I have noticed the very well conceived and beautifully written letter of Rasen in your yesterday's issue and being interested in things around me. great and small, I cannot deny582 words
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Article42 1937-04-29 6 Boon Piew Wins In Final Tan Boon Piew, former badminton singles champion of Penang, won tihe Old Frees’ Association Handicap Singles Tennis Tournament by beating Lim Hock San in the final yesterday in straight sets 7-5, 6-0.42 words
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Article37 1937-04-29 6 —British Wireless. London. April 27. H.M.S. Hood arrived at Spithead from Spanish waters this afternoon. She has returned Home to prepare for the Coronation naval review, having been relieved by H.M.S. Royal Oak.—British Wireless. - 37 words
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Advertisement60 1937-04-29 6 HERE COMES INIMITABLE MAURICE IN HIS FIRST BRITISH PICTURE! SLVGLVG AND SMILING HIS H. 41 INTO YOUR HEARTS AGAIN! him z, -VO x Of w CTUEnJizmjcnznznjvJOum ui ui uuu u. j HEAR HIM SING 2 Neu Hits /J look SO npi SH EET MADAME" ~and|Q| J "TZINGA-DOODLEDAY" SEE A ,{EtY60 words
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Advertisement246 1937-04-29 6 POSITIONS VACANT WANTED for Oilpalm Estate in Johore I 2 Firemen with 2nd Grade Steam 1 Certificates, Wages $3O/- p.m.; 3 Diesel Loco Drivers (Indians) with 2nd Grade Diesel Certificates, Wages $2B/- p.m.; 1 Blacksmith and 3 Fitters, Wages $35/- to $45/< p.m. Quarters free in all cases. Apply to246 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous161 1937-04-29 6 Crowds Enthused Over This Great Tamil Comedy Riot WINDSOR 6.15 Tonight 9.30 The Latest Most Riotous TAMIL TALKIE "ATHI R O O P A AMARAVATHI” with T. S. Velammal —T. S. Sivakolunthu K.K. Thangavelu—P. S. Kamalaveni K. Renganayaki Sundrabashiyam. A Knock-out laugh riot from start to finish. Strongly supported by161 words
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Miscellaneous124 1937-04-29 6 6.15 TONIGHT 9.30 .IN r a red-blooded saga guard* <OOHNAIAYNE StjSjgWfc’jtWAiWßAL pic luce I. i Ewith Nan KNIGHT George IRVING Harry WORTH FRANK STRAYER -rf Greeted With Packed Houses La>t Night Royal Phone 241 Phone 24X 6.30 Tonight 9.30 The Bigger Better Funnier Picture Than any other Cantonese Talkie ever124 words
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1331 1937-04-29 7 SEQUEL TO ALLEGED INCIDENTS IN A SCHOOL CONSIDERABLE interest was centred in a case which came up for hearing before Mr. H. Watson in the Penang Middle Court yesterday, when two prominent local Tamils. Samipillai and M. Kandasamy appeared on countersummonses. M. Kandasamy charged Samipillai1,331 words
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Article872 1937-04-29 7 YOUNG GREASER HEAVILY FINED “I have a good mind to send you to prison for such an offence, but in view of your young age (he was 22 years) I will give you an option of a fine”. With these remaiks, Mr. Trevor D. Hughes872 words
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694 1937-04-29 7 Judging from the preparations made to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Malays are out to eclipse their previous efforts during the “Jubilee” celebrations last year. A grand Coronation procession has been arranged to take place694 words
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Article166 1937-04-29 7 DETAILS OF SEREMBAN CELEBRATIONS (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, April 26. A bonfire will be lit on the hill at Bukit} Nanas Estate, from where it will be vis* ible to people in and around Seremban, oxi Coronation mght. A recent meeting of the general committee166 words
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Advertisement210 1937-04-29 7 THE BEAUTY SECRET OF toveiy GINGER ROGERS f helped Jane to gain J new attraction JY W I a. a® I’m so sorry tor Jane —s ie never gets partners at these dances.” gv “I know, her complexion is so coarse GINGER ROGERS and unattractive. She ought to do as210 words
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Article595 1937-04-29 8 THE efforts in the past two or three years by the United States to help promote freer trading between the nations have been watched closely in Europe. President Roosevelt and his advisers, disgusted at the failure of various attempts to achieve international co-operation, have gone595 words
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Article107 1937-04-29 8 British Wireless. Progress Examined By League Committee London. April 28. The chairman’s sub-committee of the League of Nations International Non-in-vention Committee met today and ieports on the working of the obserx-ation scheme in the period since April 19. the date on which it came into operation.British Wireless. - 107 words
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Article87 1937-04-29 8 Rf uter. None Kidnapped Or Murdered London. April 28. In the House of Commons Mr. Day asked hoxv many British missionaries were kidnapped or murdered in China during the past year and requested a general statement on the position of missionaries in China. Mr. Eden repliedRf uter. - 87 words
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Article68 1937-04-29 8 British Wireless. Conference Postponed Till May 24 London, April 28. A Geneva message says Mr. Wellington Koo, President of the League Council, has accepted the suggestion of Mr. Politis, vice-president of the Disarmament Commission, that a meeting of the Bureau of Disarmament Conference should be postponed from MayBritish Wireless. - 68 words
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Article62 1937-04-29 8 Held I p By l eather < From Our Oxxm Correspondent > Bangkok. April 28. Mrs. Bonney »s still weather bound in Bangkok. She left for Don Muans at dawn today hoping to go off but was deterred by weather reports received by xvireless regarding62 words
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Article796 1937-04-29 8 Penang Tennis Championships Hamilton Outclassed A Lady Umpire- Forced Flowering Of Daffodils- Kuala Lumpur Experiment -I nteresti ng Possibilities -Mexican Tulip Poppy THE Penang Tennis Championships which started last week are now approaching an interesting stage. Yesterday’s tics 111 the Men’s Singles attracted a biggci croxvd than796 words
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Article58 1937-04-29 8 Rotary Address On Brunei At the Weekly Tiffin Meeting of the Penang Rotary Club yesterday Rotarian R. J. F. Curtis delivered an interesting talk on Brunei where he held the appointment of British Resident for some time. Oxving to lack of space the full text of58 words
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Article46 1937-04-29 8 Reuter Wireless. Adjourned Til) May 4 Paris, April 27. It is announced that the Chamber'debate on the Blum policy is not taking piece this week. The Chamber adjourning on Thursday till May 4 to enable members to attend the local Gox-ernment elections.—-Reuter Wireless. - 46 words
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Article150 1937-04-29 8 foreign goods on either side.—British Wireless. London, April 28. A resolution amending the Ottawa Agreements Act of 1’932 for the purpose of giving effect to the new Canadian trade agreement was approved by the House of Commons by 265 votes to 126 after certain features of theforeign goods on either side.—British Wireless. - 150 words
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Advertisement153 1937-04-29 8 igaaagw An unpleasant breath (hali- .s* B tosis) is a common danger to womanly charm. Mouth washes will do no good, H unless the cause lies in the mouth. Most cases of B bad breath are due to improper functioning of the t digestive tract. A constipated system is obstructed153 words
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Advertisement34 1937-04-29 8 TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN Regd. i k N' X. e s J^^z /Z^X* z X. <1 lljjlllk //W| I >E»*AY 6 5 I A cents HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD. PENANG Ipob. KuMa Lumpur Singapore34 words
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719 1937-04-29 9 Eastern Knight In Great Form CPCOVNIRY CANDIDATES ALL ARRIVED (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. The final gallops at Bukit Timah in preparation for tomor row’s racing, attracted a large crowd of people to the race-course this morning, including H. E. the Governor and719 words
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Article349 1937-04-29 9 Mr. Mrs. J. B. Boss Win 1937 P.S.C. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Mi. and Mrs. J. B. Ross won the April Mixed Foursomes played yesterday over the Penang Sports Club (Golf section < ourse. The following are the results Mr. Ar Mrs. J. B. Ross 41 5} 35’, Mi.349 words
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346 1937-04-29 9 Positions Of Participating l ints Drawn Positions of the various units taking part in the I’enang thincsc ibia mv and lantern procession during Coronation week were drawn at \c-ierdav-s meeting of the Chinese Executive Committee held at the 1 enang Chinese Town Hall presided’346 words
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Article80 1937-04-29 9 Today’s Tie The result of the Penang Sports Club oowls championship singles tie playeu yesterday was: F. N. Syer beat T. A. VVemyss 21—18. The tie for today Handicap Doubles: -3 McLeod Craik and A. Hall vs. Scr J. A. Evans and R. J. Hutton. TIES FOR FRIDAY80 words
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Article29 1937-04-29 9 The Hon. Treasurer of St. Nicholas Home acknowledges with grateful thanks the receipt of $lOO from R. D. Caswell Esq. as a donation to the Home.29 words
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Article160 1937-04-29 9 Ties For The V» eek-End Following are ties in the Penang Junior Badminton Championships to be play-xi this week-end at the Penang Free School Hall. The winners of the men’s singles enter the semi-final. SATURDAY, MAY’ 1 SINGLES 3.00 p.m. Chee Choon Keng vs Song Yok Kooi.160 words
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Article300 1937-04-29 9 Penang Lawn Tennis Championships STEWART ELIMINATED Goon Kok 5 ing, Goon Kok Lem. and Goh Hock Jin entered the singles quarterfinals in the Penang Law- Tennis Association Championship® by wincing their ties at the Penang Sports Club courts yesterday. In the fourth tie. J. Macintosh beat Gurcharan300 words
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Article26 1937-04-29 9 Reuter Wireless. London. April 26. It is learned authoritatively the Coronation service in Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. and last two hours.Reuter Wireless. - 26 words
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Advertisement12 1937-04-29 9 THE TRUE TONIC FOOD uoic’ico/t of oil ond Store* •J 1 H-*12 words
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Advertisement157 1937-04-29 9 COPPER QUEEN BELTING i fQP“P QCIEh So Bbl The best rubber transmission belt for ah conditions of service. Large stocks of all sizes held by Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED PENANG II’.P.S. FObirL.’. A .i i trz-'" <IV A" J -la I ip <!*V- I 1 I asi I.•*M» J-157 words
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Article570 1937-04-29 10 PRICE IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED Messrs. Stanton Nelson and Company, Ltd.. Singapore, in their weekly rubber market review dated April 23, state:— All markets have shown fluctuations, the week ending with values slightly higher than at the beginning. After the heavy shake-out at the beginning of the month the570 words
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Article, Illustration1993 1937-04-29 10 LONDON DOES NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT But Industry’s Long-Term Outlook Still Excellent (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. April 20. I 'Hit boon), in rubber has evidently come to a premature g and inglorious end. The speculators who helped to push the price1,993 words
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Article56 1937-04-29 10 MR. R. B. CAMPBELL REELECTED CHAIRMAN (From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 20. Mr. R.B. Campbell, of the well-known firm of Lyall Anderson and Co., has been re-elected chairman of the Mincing Lane Tea and Rubber Sharebrokers’ Association. Mr. T.G. Hatherill-Mynott has been reappointed to the56 words
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Article71 1937-04-29 10 London, April 17. Anglo-Johore Rubber Estates. Ltd., has been registered as a public company with a nominal capital of £125.000 in 2,500,000 shares of Is. each. The objects are to acquire the undertaking and all or part of the property and assets of the AngloJohore Rubber Estates, Ltd.71 words
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Advertisement370 1937-04-29 10 DOES YOUR CHILD LOOK TOO THIN? Many a mother strives to console herself with the thought that her child, although dreadfully thin, is “wiry.” Only too well does she realise that an extra few pounds of weight would make such a difference to the child’s appearance and be such a370 words
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2312 1937-04-29 11 REMARK AT PENANG BRANCH OF E.S.A.M. Dr. Lindow Elected New i Chairman The fourteenth annual general meeting of the Penang Branch of the ex-Services Association was held last night at the Volunteer Headquarters with Mr. J. Baring-Gould chairman of the Penang Branch in2,312 words
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Advertisement121 1937-04-29 11 Do you read the Sunday Gazette? I J Every week new and interesting features are introduced into the SUNDAY GAZETTE. Place an order for regular delivery with your or become a subscriber. The following are some of the features of the SUNDAY GAZETTE. j ILLUSTRATED LONDON LETTER: CHINA PAGE: FILM121 words
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Article694 1937-04-29 12 S.S. ‘MATA HARI’ from Singapore via ports. Sails Friday. M.V. ‘GREYSTOKECASTLE’ from Singapore for New’ York, via Cape o S S ‘MANTAI MARU’ from Japan via S’pcre sails today for Colombo, Bombay Karachi. r M V. ‘SILVERTEAK’ from Singapore via Belawan sails next day tor694 words
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Article171 1937-04-29 12 HIGHEST SINCE 1931 The volume of shipping at United Kingdom ports last year was considerably greater than in 1935, and reached the highest level since 1931. Nearly two-thirds of the increase was in the second-half of the year. According to the “Board of Trade Journal,” the171 words
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Article302 1937-04-29 12 BREACH OF THE ANTIPIRACY REGULATIONS Captain O. H. Farrar, of the Douglas steamer Haiching, was summoned before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy recently for committing a breach of anti-Piracy Regulations by commencing a voyage at a time not previously notified or approved by302 words
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Article405 1937-04-29 12 LATEST TIMES OF POSTING AIR MAIL A mall for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda. Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia., Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow. NOTICE. The air mails despatched from Penang on April 22, per the405 words
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Miscellaneous1569 1937-04-29 12 [•RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES-’ B-B.C. EMPIRE STATION y a F go E TODAY TRANSMISSION 2. me TRANSM nation of King George V will be contrasted 8.20p.m.- The B B.C. Theatre Organ. GBH «1.J7 Mc/s (18.91 m.) t Xoz. Zq w/z. m I with that of today in ‘Twenty-five Years B. The1,569 words
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Miscellaneous21 1937-04-29 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Tide Low Tide1.45 p.m. 8.35 p.m TOMORROW 2.04 a.m. 8.15 a.m 2.05 p. m. 8.58 p. m21 words
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Advertisement722 1937-04-29 13 MANSFIELD CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due tin conjunction with Glen Shire Tana) Penang London I MEMNON M’seilles, L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow. Apr. 30 May 26 a 33. MENELAUS L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Hull A Swansea. May 7 June 2 A. ANTENOR M’seilles,722 words
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Advertisement709 1937-04-29 13 P&O BRITISH d |N DI A PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE SS. “RAJULA” SAILING THURSDAY, 29th APRIL Peninsular and Oriental B.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service London and Far East Mall Service. S/S “MATA HARI” Apr. 30 Outwards from London for709 words
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Miscellaneous891 1937-04-29 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN NIROM Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- YDC (15.15 Mc|s (19.8 m.) PMN (10.26 Me s (29.2 m.) tng frequencies:— DJB 15.20 Mc[s 19.7 m. TODAY DJN 9.54 Mc,s 31.45 m. P.M. DJE 17.76 Me s 16.89 m. 2 10 Newa bulletin. 2.20 Close down. DJQ 15.28891 words
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Miscellaneous148 1937-04-29 13 PHOHI HOLLAND TODAY PCI 9.59 Mc/s (31.2 m P.M. 8.20 Opening announcement. 8.25 News bulletin. 8.35 Talk on behalf of the Liberal Protestant Radio Society 8.50 Variety programme. 9 20 Talk. 9.40 Share reports. 9.50 Close down. TOMORROW PHI 17.77 Mc/s (16.8 m.) P.M. 8.20 Opening announcement. 8.25 News bulletin.148 words
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Miscellaneous54 1937-04-29 13 ROME 2 RO 11.81 Mels (25.4 m TODAY P.M. 9.20 Opening announcement. News in English. News in Japanese. Scala Theatre in Milan. Opera. One Act. News in Italian. TOMORROW P.M. 9.20 Opening announcement News in English. Maria Toritto (pianist). Tourirt. talk (in Chinese). Tina Brionne (soprano) and Clara. Fioravanti Cini54 words
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561 1937-04-29 14 FIRST DIVISION FOOTBALL M.R.C. BEATEN IN POOR GAME Penang Sports flub 3. Muslim Recreation Club 1. r I A HiY Muslim Kecrcaliun Club urea themselves out in the first nan ol their i irst Division soccer match against tiie Penang bports Club yesterday on561 words
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Article149 1937-04-29 14 Malays Surprised By Police (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, April 27. The Negri Sembilan Police football team sprang a surprise today on the Persidangan Bella Club (Malays) by defeating them by two goals to one in a league match. “The victory was all the more creditable for, on149 words
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Article, Illustration60 1937-04-29 14 "It wa-s a good run and I think tie best horse icon. The others put up a fight, but I had the race in my saddle from the start.” tßoyal Mail appeared to be exchanging confidences frith a policeman’s horse as the Grand National winner was ridden60 words
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Article861 1937-04-29 14 Outstanding Events Of The Season London, April 19. JpOR some months past preparations have been in progress for what promises to be the best yachting season on record. Throughout the winter yacht building yards have been working to their full capacity and many new vessels861 words
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Article75 1937-04-29 14 Team To Meet S.X.I. Cricket XI. Tomorrow (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, April 29. The following have been selected to represent the Sungei Patani Sports Club in a cricket match against the Penang St. Xavier s I» stitution at the local public ground tomorrow:—T. F.75 words
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239 1937-04-29 14 Boxing Notes (By Our Boxing Correspondent) Little Juan, former junior flyweight champion of Penang, outpointed Speedy Pancho, the present holder of the title, in a return fight at Malacca on Sunday over 10 rounds. On the first occasion, about two weeks ago, Pancho239 words
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Article59 1937-04-29 14 London. April 27. The following are the results of Horn* football matches played yesterday. DIVISION II West Ham 2. Aston Villa 1. DIVISION 111 (Southern) Walsall 1. Newp° r t 2. DIVISION 111 (Northern) Halifax 0. Oldham 1. Tranmere 6. Gateshead I.—P.euter. ♦Rochdale 4.59 words
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Advertisement254 1937-04-29 14 GUARANTEED [-•STRENGTH When occasion requires such B 1 s P ec strong carbolic soap you want to be safe—eW! ISB y ou want to sure. W Y° u can re *y confidence on Calvert's Medical Soap. People who have used it for years will tell you so, too. SERT'S 2(H254 words
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Article, Illustration777 1937-04-29 15 Audacity Can Pay In County Matches ROBINS' EXAMPLE London, April 20. Before the coining cricket season can be surveyed, there are a über ot matters connected with the game worthy of discussion. Birst oi all. there is the aftermath of the M.C.C. Australian 'r. Some oi777 words
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Article183 1937-04-29 15 Brown And Wooderson A.G.K Brown and SC. Wooderson aie the two men who are expected during the track athletic season to set up new records for Britain. It is unfortunate for all concerned that it looks a.«? if the old argument as to relative merits of Wooderson183 words
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Article438 1937-04-29 15 Tennis Wins Melbury Singles And Doubles MISS HARDWICK AGAIN SUCCESSFUL London, April 18. H. W. Austin won his Tournament first challenge cup outright by beating N. Sharpe in the Men's Singles finally in the Melbury Tournament 6 2, 6—l. Leads of 4—o in the first set and438 words
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Article479 1937-04-29 15 Colonial Invasion Of Wimbledon S. Africa’s New Stars Perry As Salesman Tennis And Badminton rj-iHE Colonial invasion of Wimbledon will need isome resisting this year. The Australians, with stylish Jack Crawford a».d the unorthodox Vivian McGrath and John Bromwich, reckon to have a bestever" team, and the479 words
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Advertisement325 1937-04-29 15 A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER r 11 AUSTIN PRODUCES THE I CAR rr- w The xVe-to Ten-Pour Cambridge Salco*. A sound-rasulated car —a silent-bodied car —a FOR GREA'I ER SAVEI 'i there aie new car from which noise and ‘drumming’ have been < >irling-pattein brakes. I (JK ADDED KI DING325 words
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Article114 1937-04-29 16 TIX:LONDON—(Spot) LONDON —(3 months) SINGAPORE BUSINESS DONE PENANG BUSINESS DONE COPRA (Sundried) BLACK PEPPER Rl BBER LONDON NEW YORK SINGAPORE—Spot July/Sept Oct./Dec TAPIOCA FAIR SEED MEDIUM RICE:RANGOON PARBOILED No. 1 WHITE No. 1 WHITE No. 2 WHITE No. 3 LOCAL RICE PARBOILED No. 1 WHITE No. 1 EXCHANGE114 words
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Article351 1937-04-29 16 S(i3 e of £1 denomination 'unless London, April 28. otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c.. 1944-64 11 F kng Loan. 4 p.c.. 1960-90 War Loan. 34 p.c 1014xd Cor-. Union Assce. (Units) P~;’ential Assce. “A” Royal Assce. share 10s. pd.) Great Western Rly.351 words
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Article112 1937-04-29 16 London on Previously Latest Pat is Hl 110 I New York 4.941 4.94 f.. Mor.tr- 4.931 4.93, Brush 29 241 29.261 Geneva 21.57 21.567 Amsterdam 9.01 9.015 Milan 93.: 93' B< li 12 287 12.291 Buch ares 670 6:24 Beigra 215 Athens 547* 5471 Buenos Aires 174 unquoted112 words
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Article134 1937-04-29 16 KENNEDY CO. Below are given today’s share quotations of leading brokers in Penang: RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Allenby 1-85 1.90 ex Bassett 824 87Jc Batu Lintang 1.374 145 Eenta I- 40 1-474 Broga 100 105 Connemara 1.90 2.00 Kedah 2.80 3.00 Lunas 2.40 2.50 New Serendah 2.75 2.85 ex Pai it134 words
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Article119 1937-04-29 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers B. Selangor 1.60 1.65 Hong Fatt 1.25 1.30 Jelebu 1.124 I.l* A Kuchai 1.65 1. <0 Lukut 1.17* 1.224 North Taiping 85 874 Rahman Hyd. 1.50 1.55 Rantau Pref. 1.75 1.80 Sungei Luas 2.25 2.30 Taiping 85 Ulu Klang 1.324 1-3.4 Ampat 5119 words
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Article218 1937-04-29 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers. Allenbys 1.974 2.10 Ayer Panas 1.974 2.10 Bassetts 85 90c Batu Lintangs 1.424 1.474 Bedfords 1.274 1.324 Bentas 1• 4 Brogas 1.10 1.15 Indragiris 1.70 1.771 Kuala Sidims 3.40 3.524 c Lunas 2.40 2.55 M. Pindas 1.774 1.85 Mentakabs 50 524 N. Scudais 1.824 1.90218 words
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Article131 1937-04-29 16 LEAN CO. TIN:— Buyers Seller» Batu Selangor 160 1.65 Hong Fatts 1.274 1.324 Jelebus 1.124 1.174 Johans 26 29 Kuchais 1.574 1.65 Kundangs 9 6 9104 Laruts 15 9 15|6 Lukuts 1.20 1.25 Pußgahs 26 0 26 9 Rahmans 1.48 1.56 Raubs 6.70 6.90 R. T. Fields 8 9 9131 words
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Article11 1937-04-29 16 TODAY'S PRICES Sintfap<»re $119.50 Per pkl. Penang $119./5 Per Pkl.11 words
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Article187 1937-04-29 16 TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 5 74 6 0c B. Selangors 1.61 1.64 Hong Fatts 1.26 1.28 Jelepangs 34 0 34 9 Jelebus 1.12 1.15 Kamp. Kamuntings 12 0 12 6 Kamuntings 14 0 14 9 Kamp Lanjuts 25 6 26 0 Kramats 610 62 0 K. Kampars 18187 words
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Article121 1937-04-29 16 London, April 28. RUBBER: Weak. Spot 104 buyers 10 1 sellers. July/Sept. 10/c buyers 10 a, sellers. Oct./Dec. 103 buyers 101 sellers. Jan./Mar. 10§ buyers 104 sellers. New York: 22.00 cts. Jnlted Kingdom Stocks London 21,383 tons. Liverpool 27,445 tons. COPRA: Straits S.D. Rotterdam. April £18.7.6d. PEPPER121 words
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Advertisement800 1937-04-29 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE CHARTERED BANK A a DDI I OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA H ANDEL-M AATSCH Ar I I {lnoarptated Hi England by U y Royal Chartar 1853) N. <• Paid-up Capital £3,000 mm Reserve Fund £3,000, mm fNETHERLANDS TRADING Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000 oov v HEAD OFFICE:— SOCIETY.)800 words
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