Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 July 1937
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Title Section22 1937-07-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE last edition ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 164. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration1921 1937-07-15 1 NANKING ARMIES YOUNG AND WELL DISCIPLINED < .hinese “Big Sword Corps” Attack Japanese At Wangping Shanghai, July 1?, 12.55 a.m.—China s National Army has slowly taken shape over the past few years under the guidance of Chiang Kai-shek with the assistance of about a.—Reuter. - 1,921 words
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Article, Illustration195 1937-07-15 1 C hia ng Kai-shek &ung Che-yuan Tsai Ting-kai Feng Yu-hsiang Man Fu-chu Chang Hsueh-liang —Reuter. i-nanghai, July 15, 4.4 a.m. In e of war, China may be led by two l -st.ans. Feng Yu-hsiang, who is strong- ly tipped as field commander, is, like Chiang—Reuter. - 195 words
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144 1937-07-15 1 Dropping Of Control Scheme Reuter. London—The new British non-interven-tion proposals provide for retention of the ->y: tern of observers on ships bound for Spain, the dropping of the naval control scheme and the substitution of observers at Spanish ports, the re-establishment of frontier control andReuter. - 144 words
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Article61 1937-07-15 1 (.—British Wireless. Continued expansion in British overseas trade is revealed in the Board of Trade returns for June. Last month imports were valued at £88.116,677 compared with £67,599.397 for June 1936. Expoits of United Kingdom goods was £44.373.015 against £32.064,534 for June last year. Exports of imported merchandise(.—British Wireless. - 61 words
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Article118 1937-07-15 1 -Reuter. Highly Pleased With U»S. Mission New York. —Dr. H. H. Kung left for Europe by the Normandie for brief visits to several countries. He said he was highly pleased with his financial mission to the United States. He refused to discuss details of the silver and-Reuter. - 118 words
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Article30 1937-07-15 1 1.--Reuter. New Yory. at 5.30 p.m. the Soivet flyers landed at San Jacinto, California, after covering the 6,750 miles from Moscow in 60 hours 20 minutes. —Reuter.1.--Reuter. - 30 words
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Article40 1937-07-15 1 The North Dorset byelection resulted in the return cf Captain A. V. Hambro, (National Cons. 4 with. 12,247. Mr. W Borthwick (lib. i polled 11,704. No change. '<■>’'■ election was due to the death of Sir Cecil Hanbury.40 words
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Advertisement16 1937-07-15 1 AH CHEONG No. 47. BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement76 1937-07-15 1 The Commercial Advertising Agency, Head Office:—«Z, CHINA ST., PENANG. Phone «93. Branch:— s», HALE ST., IPOH. Phone IC7. Commercial Artiats Label-Drawers WaR-painters I Advertising Agents of the Fun Frolic and Wembley, Penang. Sign-board writers Cinema-Slide Makers. LICENSED POSTERS STATIONS TO LET. It 5 > with plenty of fresh fruit. Grown76 words
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196 1937-07-15 2 Big Development In Irrigation Scheme $54,000 APPROVED BY GOVERNMENT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Butterworth, July 14. A big development in the irrigation scheme in the whole of the Province with a view to further improving the soil for agricultural purposes is anticipated in the not196 words
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Article385 1937-07-15 2 New Policy Not Yet Decided Upon MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE At a general committee meeting of the Penang and Province Wellesley Jubilee Fund, held in the Governor’s Office, Penang, on July 9, the Chairman, Mr. H. S. Paterson, announced that the Singapore Committee had not385 words
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Article177 1937-07-15 2 MAN WITH NO JOB FOR MONTHS (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, July 14. Che Abdulrahman, the Chief Magistrate of the Lower Court, Alor Star, held an inquiry into the death of Lim Keng Chua, whose body was found hanging under a tree in a jungle177 words
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Article161 1937-07-15 2 (From Our Own Correspondent). Butterworth, July 14. When a Chinese cyclist, Ong Ah Lian, was fined $1 for disobeying the order of a police constable in regulating traffic today, the acting magistrate, Mr. L. R. Forbes, the District Officer, Province Wellesley, addressed the court interpreter thus,161 words
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Article212 1937-07-15 2 TUESDAY, JULY 6 In the afternoon His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Straits Chinese Consultative Committee held at Government House. Afterwards the members of the Committee had tea at Government House WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at212 words
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Article54 1937-07-15 2 Teng Hong, a Chinese, who was charged with theft of a pair of white suit valued $2, on July 6 at Hutton Lane was sentenced by Mr. T. D. Hughes in the Police Court yesterday to six months’ rigorous imprisonment and six months Police supervision The accused54 words
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120 1937-07-15 2 BUMP COSTS MOTORIST $95 Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, the additional magistrate, Penang, fined a motorist, Khoo Hong Hooi, $5 in default five days’ simple imprisonment yesterday for driving his car in a negligent manner at Batu Lanchang Road on July 3. Accused'120 words
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Article146 1937-07-15 2 TWO DRIVERS FINED FOR SOLICITING (From Our Own Correspondent). Butterworth, July 14. “If they do not stop this nuisance, I have to increase the fine in future," said the acting Magistrate, Mr. L. R. Forbes, the District Officer, Province Wellesley, in the police court here146 words
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Article101 1937-07-15 2 A motor accident which occurred at the junction of Magazine Road and Brick Kiln Road on June 30, when a motor bus ran into Dr. Ong Huck Chye’s car, had a sequel in the Penang Middle Court yesterday, when the driver of the bus, Lok101 words
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218 1937-07-15 2 STORY TOLD IN COURT How a police informer was waylaid and assaulted on his way to the Police Court was related to the Penang second magistrate, Mr. T.D. Hughes yesterday, when a Chinese, Lim Choon, pleaded guilty to causing hurt to Meh bin Man218 words
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Article107 1937-07-15 2 Obstruction Charge Mr. G. N. Pillai, extra Assistant Controller of Labour, Penang, was fined $2 by Mr. Lim Cheng Ean in the Penang Middle Court yesterday, for causing obstruction with his motor car at Magazine Road. Inspector Boyle said the car was parked five feet away from107 words
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Article72 1937-07-15 2 Magistrate’s Words Of Pity To Youth “You are a young man; I advise you to give up smoking chandu,” said Mr. Lim Cheng Ean. the additional magistrate, Penang, yesterday, when he convicted a young Chinese, Ah Pung, on a charge of smoking chandu without a licence.72 words
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Article89 1937-07-15 2 A Tamil coolie employed at the Penang Harbour Board was charged before Mr. Lim Cheng Ean in the Penang Middle Court yesterday with theft of one kati of sugar from the Penang Harbour Board godown on July 13. The accused, claiming trial, said that89 words
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Article166 1937-07-15 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Butterworth, July 14. Two men, Tan Ah Soon and Teoh Lye, were convicted by the acting magistrate, Mr. L. R. Forbes, the District Officer. Province Wellesley in the police court here today on their own plea when they were charged with being found in166 words
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Advertisement5 1937-07-15 2 LESS CYLINDER CARBON DEPOSIT ©OfL,5 words
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Advertisement185 1937-07-15 2 T ’t The Severest Test a Film could have The 1936 Everest Expedition chose Kodak Film Panatomic 'or a I the still pictures. (Cine-Kodak Film was used for the motion picture record.) This film had to pass through a difference of temperature of about 130 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, from185 words
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Article92 1937-07-15 3 LWU JIU —Reuter. 285 VESSELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Not since 1930 has the British shipbuilding industry been so busy as at resent, 285 vessels aggregating 1,200,000 tons being under construction in the British Isles, 350,000 tons above June last year and onsiderably greater than the combined tonnage inLWU JIU .—Reuter. - 92 words
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Article56 1937-07-15 3 —Reuter. Soviet Fliers’ Triumph New York: The Soviet fliers passed over San Francisco, breaking the world’s long iistance record. They did not land but continued to San Diego. The world record of 5,675 miles was madte in 1933 by the Frenchmen Codos and Rossi. San Diego—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article61 1937-07-15 3 —Reuter. Delivery In 24 Hours New York: Following the recent successful transatlantic tests Mr. Mead, the chairman of the House and Post Office Committee, announces that legislation will be enacted within a few weeks to establish a regular air service. Deliveries will be made in London and!.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article29 1937-07-15 3 —Reuter. Brussels: After the resignation of the Minister of Justice, M. Van Zeeland tendred his resignation to the King who refused to accept it.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 29 words
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2220 1937-07-15 3 “Advantages Of Cremation Are Obvious” I learn that the Penang Municipality have seriously looked into the matter of cremation and hope to establish a crematorium. 1 he advantages to be gained by cremation are obvious2,220 words
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Article193 1937-07-15 3 Take these strengthening tonic tablets Too many bouts of fever are dangerous. Each attack leaves your system a little weaker —a little more prone to far more dangerous ills. If you feel an attack, coming on—or if you have just recently recovered, lose no time in193 words
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Advertisement99 1937-07-15 3 HUGE SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS, ARRIVE AT WHITE AWAYS EVERY WEEK COMPRISING Ladies Wear BRINGING THE VERY LATEST DICTATES OF FASHION, THE NEWEST IN MILLINERY, HAND BAGS, SANDALS. Mens Wear IN ALL THE LATEST STYLES. NEW STOCKS OF SAXONE SHOES. Furnishings IN THE LATEST MATERIALS AND DESIGNS. Household Goods CROCKERY99 words
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825 1937-07-15 4 Sequel To Car Accident After Wedding (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, July 14. The Malayan jockey, A. E. Garrard, will have to defend himself on a charge of causing grevious hurt to his wife by rash driving. In spite of a submission by825 words
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Article288 1937-07-15 4 Sikh Charged Before Kuala Lumpur Magistrate (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, A magistrate was called to give evidence regarding proceedings heard before him, when Wasaka Singh, a Sikh, was charged before Mr. W. J. Thorogood, the first magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, with having made an288 words
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74 1937-07-15 4 Singapore. A shooting affray at Teluk Ayer Market, Robinson Road, one of the busiest parts of Singapore, on the morning of June 9, had a sequel before Mr. K. H. Blacker in the .third court when a Chinese, Goh Way Slew, was charged with having74 words
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Article508 1937-07-15 4 £170,000 “Earned” In 3 Years: Money Still Rolling In If you want to be born rich, be bom a quintuplet! To date, the board of guardiuis appointed by the Canadian authorities to administer the financial affairs of the hree-year-oM Dionne sisters have credited over508 words
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Article710 1937-07-15 4 Wan Basor Ali, Assistant Land Officer, -and Office, Alor Star, has been granted 7 days’ leave. Mr. E. M. Stewart, manager of Fermanagh Estate, Sepang, is proceeding on home leave this week. Syed Sheh Shahabuddin, Secretary of the Sanitary Board Office. Alor Star, has reported his return710 words
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Article234 1937-07-15 4 NEW BUILDING WILL RESEMBLE AN AIRCRAFT From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July. Looked at from any angle, on the ground or in the air, the new club house for the Kuala Lumpur Flying Ciub will resemble a giant aircraft. I saw the newly drawn plans234 words
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Article220 1937-07-15 4 Chaplain’s Remark On Poor Attendances (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Monday. The Rev. B. Stokes, Chaplain of Negri Sembilan, writes in the current month’s issue of the Parish magazine as follows; “The attendance at the Sunday services in St. Mark’s Church, Seremban, leave very much to220 words
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216 1937-07-15 4 PATHAN COMMITTED TO ASSIZES (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, July 13 Saain, a Pathan car driver, was committ. ed on Tuesday by Mr. W.J Thorogood* the first magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, to stand his trial at the next Assizes on a charge of grievously hurting216 words
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Article134 1937-07-15 4 Why He Passed Them “I am a doctor of science and a keen student of psychology, but I could not understand how I came to pass the lights. 1 have a profound respect for all traffic lights, yet there are two sets of lights at the134 words
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Advertisement202 1937-07-15 4 THE BEAUTY SECRET OF lovefy GINGER ROGERS JIS helped Jane to gain new attraction lift fl I’m so sorry for Jane —she never gets partners at these dances.” “I know, her complexion is so coarse rturm yr-iSyßajm and unattractive. She ought to do as GINGER ROGERS < the film stars202 words
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1032 1937-07-15 5 LACK OF PROGRESS HAS COST MILLIONS OF DOLLARS LACK of progress in methods of, rice cultivation already has cost Malaya millions of dollars, according to the annual report of the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. Drainage and Irrigation Department, some extracts from1,032 words
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Article185 1937-07-15 5 Funeral Service On A Launch (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, July 12. Mr. C. Sherrington, of the Rubber Res--riction Department, who died suddenly at .he Malacca General Hospital yesterday ..orning was buried at sea today. "Hie late Mr. Sherrington was 56 years old. He came-185 words
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Article188 1937-07-15 5 London Nurse To Tour Malaya From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, July 14. Travelling round the world for seven ears since she left a London hospital, Sis:er E. W. Bell, a hygiene lecturer, has arrived in Singapore. ‘lt is fascinating,” she said yesterday scribing the work of a travelling188 words
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Article173 1937-07-15 5 runnel Worker Paralysed A man who, a few hours before, had ollapsed, paralysed and speechless through tl»e effects of compressed air, was resting at his home—cured, too, by compressed air in England a few days ago. The man, Mr. Frank Hubert, of Albertroad, West Ham,173 words
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133 1937-07-15 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, July 14. Arrested on a warrant at the Singapore wharves early yesterday morning a Swede, 'arl Albert Ekland, appeared later in the 'lay before Mr. \V. G. Reeves in the se<>nd court and was charged with bigamy. Ekland is133 words
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Article181 1937-07-15 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. Mr. T. P. F. McNeice, M.C.S., Protector of Chinese, Kedah, has been granted 257 days’ leave on full pay with effect from June 19, 1937. Che Abdul Asah of the Audit Office, Alor Star, has retired from the Kedah Government after181 words
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Article123 1937-07-15 5 New York “Seeing Eyes” Law Albany, New York: Dogs accompanying blind persons as “seeing eyes” may ride free of charge on all omnibuses under the provisions of a law just passed in New York. The new law reads. “Subject to such rules and regulations123 words
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Article100 1937-07-15 5 Month’s Gaol For Gordon Highlander (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, July 14. Charged on two counts with having committed the theft of a bicycle and voluntarily having disposed of stolen property, Daniel Spence Scot, of the Gordon Highlanders was convicted by Mr. W. G. Reeves in the100 words
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Article99 1937-07-15 5 Sir R. Winstedt May Be Appointed (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 13. I understand that at the annual meeting of the Association of British. Malaya which will be held in London on July 21, Sir Richard Winstedt will be proposed as the Association’s99 words
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Article186 1937-07-15 5 Tribute From Colonial Secretary's Wife London: Tribute to the valuable work of women in every branch of Imperial endeavour was paid by Lady Beatrice OrmsbyGore, wife of the Colonial Secretary, when she spoke at the' first annual dinner of the newly-formed Ladies’ Corona ‘Club held186 words
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Advertisement179 1937-07-15 5 "CAMEL HAIR" BELTING JUL 111 Hi J If j ~~~~n Lr. A*’? ~~~~~~~7 SOLE AGENTS: IHENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD.. The r— 1937 Straits (tinuTi 1 ANNUAL I I i THE PREMIER y ANNUAL OF THE FAR EAST Will contain several full pa&es of coloured prints pictorially portraying the infinite charm179 words
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Article198 1937-07-15 6 Finals This Week-end MRS. ARNOLD TO GIVE AWAY PRIZES (By Our Badminton Correspondent.) The finals in the Penang badminton open championships will be played this week-end at the Penang Free School. Mrs. j. W. Arnold, wife of the headmaster of the school, will distribute the prizes on198 words
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Article289 1937-07-15 6 SELECTIONS ‘“FOR TOMORROW The following are the handicaps and selections for the first day of the July Skye Races of the Taiping Turf Club to be run tomorrow'. Ra4 e I—Polo Ponies —Abt. 2 fur. 2.45 p.m. CARKAL GREY PRINCE STARBELLE GREY LAD LUMUT PANGKOR WHY WORRY289 words
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Article34 1937-07-15 6 —Reuter. Loosens Grip Of Heat Wave New York: A thunderstorm loosened the grip of the heat wave which, has already caused 337 deaths. The intense humidity is causing great discomfort.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article342 1937-07-15 6 44 Prou<I To Have Seen The Coronation” May 12 has passed by, but the memory of that eventful day in London will ever remain fresh to the few privileged Malayans who were present at the King’s Coronation. Among these few is the Hon. Col. Cecil Rae, 0.8.342 words
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Advertisement175 1937-07-15 6 “FERNAND GRAVET CLICKED POWERFULLY” Says Walter Winchell. hr tonight 6-15 9.30 INTRODUCING THE CONTINENTAL SENSATION OF STAGE AND SCREEN. THE IDOL OF FRANCE FERNAND GRAVET IN HIS FIRST AMERICAN APPEARANCE, WITH JOAN BLONDELL IN WARNER BROS. MUSIC-COMEDY SHOW AND DIRECTED BY MERVYN LE ROY, THE MAN WHO GAVE YOU “ANTHONY175 words
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Advertisement87 1937-07-15 6 (WHY I USE" J NEW L 1 KjJI I 4 ‘New Veet* endsail unwanted I hair in 3 minutes without j trouble, mess or bother. <\eu) Veet’ leaves the skin soft 1 r. smooth without trace of J ngly stubble. J paf ‘New Veet’ is just like a toilet I87 words
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Miscellaneous271 1937-07-15 6 WINDSOR 6.15 Last Night Tonight 0.30 A New Dramatic HINDUSTANI TALKIE “KHUNE NAHAQ” or BAL HATYA with Feroze Dastur. Daddy Sarkari. Shahani, Miss Shantakumari, Miss Yasmin. Miss Azurie and a great cast. New Artistes New Story New Songs Dances USUAL PRICES OF ADMISSION. Tomorrow The Whole Serial of the Greatest271 words
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Miscellaneous123 1937-07-15 6 ■a■■■■b■ jb 1 a a B B B EBBk ££«3 26» Royal 6.30 Tonight 9.30 The Nanyang Film Go.. Production The Best Cantonese Talkie Ever Screened! “THE MAD LADY” or SIEW FOO TI FONG WONG Starring Miss Lee Yee Lean Lor Toon and all brilliant cast Thrills Romances 7 Excitement123 words
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Article504 1937-07-15 7 Empire Conference Reactions A NEW ERA OF PROSPERITY AUSTRALIAN reactions to the major decisions of the Imperial Conference arc entirely favourable, as local interpretations suggest that a new era of prosperity will follow the adoption of some of the decisions. The political issue is not as504 words
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Article549 1937-07-15 7 Belligerent Rights Impossible NAVAL CONTROL MUST CONTINUE Paris. In Parliamentary and official circles here it is considered thet the attitude of Germany and Italy over naval control is a further bluff on the part of these two countries, and is due to the fact that they549 words
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Article168 1937-07-15 7 Nursery On Shores Of Black Sea Moscow: Flowers and pleats from South Africa and New Zealand have been planted In a new flower nursery near Sochi, on the shores of the Black Sea. This State garden has been created to meet the enormously increased demand168 words
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Article, Illustration111 1937-07-15 7 Lord Sivinton’s Reply •‘lgnorant end malicious" was how Viscount Swinton, Secretary for Air. desciibed recent criticism of R.A.F. training. At Ratcliffe Hall. Leicestershire, he said that the training today was better than ever it was before. This was the view of the Chief of the Air Staff.111 words
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Article382 1937-07-15 7 END ARMS RACE TRADE BARS WORLD CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PLEA Berlin, July 5. An appeal for disarmament, the reduction of monetary and trade barriers and world* economic reconstruction is made in resolutions passed by the International Chamber of Commerce, whose Berlin congress closed yesterday. "Competition in armaments,” states the first382 words
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Article785 1937-07-15 7 To Keep Fighting Within Frontiers MR. EDEN’S WARNING Britain’s interest in the Spanish war i« the maintenance of Spanish territorial integrity. This declaration was made by Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, when speaking at a Conservative fete at Coughton Court, near Alcester, Warwickshire. Mr. Eden785 words
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Article199 1937-07-15 7 AUTUMN MEETING 1937. Ist. Day, Saturday, 24th July, 1937. 2nd. Day, Wednesday, 28th July, 1937. 3rd. Day, Saturday, 31st July, *****th. Day, Monday, 2nd. August, 1937. ENTRIES closed at 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, 14th July 1937, at the Secretary’s Office. SWEEPS A $1 Unlimited Sweepstake for199 words
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Advertisement499 1937-07-15 7 Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. apoare Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel “Times” Singapore. Ki«la Lumpur Office 25, Jura Street. Phone 3683. (pou Office Brewster Road. Phone 268 Loadou Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel:499 words
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Advertisement12 1937-07-15 7 RUNNYHEDE HOTEL Phone 543 Penang. SATURDAY DINNER DANCE EXTENSION—I A.M. PIKLERS ORCHESTRA.12 words
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Miscellaneous53 1937-07-15 7 FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral of the late Mrs. HE AH SWEE LEE will take place on Monday, the 26th day of July, 1987, at 9.30 a.m. sharp from her residence No. 468 Northam Road, Penang. Friends and relatives are kindly requested 'to refrain from sending *bit chean’ or sweet meats.53 words
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Article771 1937-07-15 8 JJRITAIN is being awakened, none too s6on, to the gravity of an insidious European campaign of belittlement and misrepresentation which is being pursued with much crafty ingenuity. The very active press assault upon Britain’s moral integrity which marked the Italians’ resentment of her attitude towards the invasion of Abyssinia771 words
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Article60 1937-07-15 8 —British Wireless. Count Ahlefeld Laurvig, the Danish Minister in London for the last 15 years, is retiring at the end of this year andl Count Reventlow the Danish Minister in Stockholm, has been announced as his succesor. He was Charge d’Affaires in London from 1913 to•—British Wireless. - 60 words
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Article730 1937-07-15 8 Another Famous Georg? Washington—A Banker Reveals His Mind Ingenuous Statesman. |X the early years of American history, George Washington, who was also in his early years, said, “Father, 1 cannot tell a lie,” and gave the world a really historic saying. Now another George Washington, a planter730 words
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Article349 1937-07-15 8 Sir,—ln view of the number of horses entered for the race meeting which starts next week and the large fields that we are likely to have, it may be a wise move on the part of the Penang Turf Club Committee to be careful in selecting their Racing349 words
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Article225 1937-07-15 8 To The Editor. Sir, —The fuss made over the withdrawal of police pointsmen from certain road junctions is really amazing. I for one am in complete agreement with the action of the C.P.O. and, in my opinion we could safely remove a few more traffic controllers without in225 words
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168 1937-07-15 8 “Would Like To ReAisil Europe” Treasuring memories of the Coronal n His Highness the Sultan of Pahang suite arrived in Penang this morning the P. and O. “Rajputana.” In e.n interview with a “Pinang Gazei representative, His Highness expnkeen appreciation of the warm welo168 words
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Advertisement241 1937-07-15 8 /voe must have j WHSL I f||B| KjgK?P-wßlOpwWi wBlOpwWi 1 WWa U( W/ Aj7 m_7'” v,\\\\ z u. JkV u at»" Av\ a M< 4. v “It's uphill work,” said the Box Camera, ‘‘trying to get clear, sharp snaps with inferior films.” “Quite,” said the Folding Camera. ‘lts no use241 words
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Advertisement133 1937-07-15 8 Ik secrete a ftecMj fettle When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a tew drops of Maggi’s Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable origin j wonderful taste restorer that133 words
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629 1937-07-15 9 Big Increase In Exports Last Y ear (From Our Own Correspondent) ir>T tn Kuala Lumpur, July 14. GRJ.D armaments and the consequent high price of steel are W helping the Malayan timber trade. In the F. M. S. alone the outturn rose from 5,848,320629 words
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Article347 1937-07-15 9 INQUIRY INTO BOXER’S DEATH (From Our Own Correspondent» Singapore, July 14. A dramatic account of his last words Jose Grande, as the boxer got ready the final round of his hard-hitting hl with Nai Boon Mah. was given by s manager, Gaudencio Abatayo, at the -oner's347 words
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Article147 1937-07-15 9 Protracted Ipoh Inquiry Concluded From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, July 14. After a protracted hearing, Perumal. a uiddle-aged Tamil, was yesterday committed by the Second Magistrate, Ipoh, Che Hashim, to stand his trial at the next Assizes, on a charge of causing the death of a147 words
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Article121 1937-07-15 9 THE KING AND THE CHORUS GIRL, ith Fernand Gravet, Joan Blondell, Ed- ard Everett Horton, Warner Bros, picture ij odiieed by' Taervyn Leßoy. Showittf) at tne Quee n's. With a story of a drunken ex-king and :he endeavours of his ex-councillor to cure him by121 words
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Article29 1937-07-15 9 .—Reuter. Moscow: Eight prominent Georgians were executed after pleading guilty to treason and espionage on behalf of a Fasist power and sabotage of national conomy. Reuter..—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article84 1937-07-15 9 .—Reuter. Japanese Forces In Chinese City Tientsin, July 15, 1.59 a.m.- The Chinese populace panicked last night when 500 Japanese infantry with 100 cavalry and a motor-cycle section marched through the main street of the Chinese City en route to Fengtai. Believing the Japanese were occupying the city,.—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article150 1937-07-15 9 Malay Charged With Causing Hurt (From Our Own Correspondent). Bukit Mertajam, July 14. A Malay, Yeop bin Abdullah has been lying unconscious in the hospital here since yesterday morning, the victim of an assault allegedly by one Salleh bin Yahaya. It appears that Yeop bin Abdullah,150 words
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Article82 1937-07-15 9 Considerable excitement was caused in the vicinity of Prangin Road, Penang, last night, when the news that a murder had been committed spread quickly. A Chinese, aged about 35 years, was a victim to a brutal knife attack by a compatriot and succumbed to his82 words
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78 1937-07-15 9 The Penang Sports Club will play against the Young Indians at soccer today at 5.15 p.m. on the Esplanade. The following will represent the Penang Sports Club: E. Walker; T .A. Maxwell and D. Wark; J. S. Howkins, E. C. Tokeley and78 words
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Article392 1937-07-15 9 ACCUSED TO APPEAL i F rom Our Own Correspondent Taiping, July 14. Ihe case in which Che Kamarudin, As- sistant District Officer, Larut and Matang, was charged, following a motor car accident which occurred at Taiping on the night of July 4, with causing the death392 words
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Article65 1937-07-15 9 The Penang Sports Club Autumn Bowls Tournament will commence tomorrow with an “American Tournament” under sealed handicap. The following are the ties drawn for tomorrow:— R. A. G. Maples v J. E. Miller; M. T. P. Rule v H. E. Pettier; F. N. Syer v D.65 words
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Advertisement17 1937-07-15 9 I "Parker I M I j the true tonic food I uoioZiobie of all and Store» I17 words
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Advertisement177 1937-07-15 9 WAILES-DOVE’S BITUMASTIC BROWN j I TaHPBinH CREAM LPT. I MIS x I arxf -pr BED Y F or all surfaces IRON, STEEL, TIMBER, BRICK, CONCRETE, EELT. ETC. GIVES COMPLETE SATISFACTION Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED PENANG. —ma ini wmb i E. O. HOTEL MN4HG. TONIGHT DINNER DANCE Saturday, 17th July177 words
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1114 1937-07-15 10 Stocks More Ample: Absence Of Speculative Position A. Strauss Co.. Ltd., in their review dated, London July 1, state: Tin stocks fell by 571 tons during June. This is largely due to the fact that Malaya •s 1,284 tons behindhand with her quota. An official1,114 words
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Article300 1937-07-15 10 Profit Of $156.051 Last Year Following is the report of the directors of Ulu Klang Tin Ltd. for the year ended. March 31. 1937, to be presented at the ninth annual general meeting of the company at Kuala Lumpur on July 24: After allowing for the surrender300 words
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Article679 1937-07-15 10 Policy Of Avoiding Forward Sales The twenty-seventh ordinary genera) meeting of the Caledonian (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in London on July 1. Mr. Clarance F. Leighton (chairman of he company) presided, and in the course of his remarks said he thought the shareholders would consider the679 words
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Article125 1937-07-15 10 Prft. of Kinta Kellas Tin Dredging Co. for year to 31st March after deprecn. £12,446 (agst. £11,107), add £1,671 brought in. After transferring £l.OOO to development acct, and intin. div., available £lO,492. Final div. 7’ 2 pc., less tax, making 10 p.c. (samel, fwd., subject to directors’125 words
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Article110 1937-07-15 10 The following outputs of rubber are for the month bf June: United Patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 309,609 lbs.; Malakoff Rubber Estates Ltd. 196,300 lbs.; Taiping Rubber Plantations Ltd. 125,215 lbs.; Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates Ltd. 62,500 lbs.; Windsor (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate Ltd. 33,312 lbs.; Foothills (Malaya)110 words
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Article220 1937-07-15 10 Large Increase In Profit Profit to March 31 of Sungei Tiram Rubber Estate was £7.883 (agst. £1.326) deduct res. for tax £350 and add £Bl brot in. making £7,115. Div. of 10 p.c. (2 U p.c.) absorbs £5.344 (£1.358), fwd. subject to estate staff commission £1.771 (£170).220 words
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137 1937-07-15 10 Liverpool Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposed representation to the Government to urge a prohibition on the export of waste rubber. Mr. A. W. Coker said that, while Germany put a high tariff on raw rubber, scrap rubber was imported free. In one month137 words
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Article143 1937-07-15 10 Britain Now The Chief Buyer Amsterdam. j uly 2 Exports of Dutch s<|rap meta) <] Urin 1936 were 300.000 metric tons ear j years the principal buyer was German', now Great Britain has taken the first niGermany. Czechoslovakia. Poland ana follow. M The fall in scrap prices143 words
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Advertisement157 1937-07-15 10 Justifying ST; their Lineage IMMI SrvW \i E au Cologne appealj ingly feminine, essence of subtle allure; lingering like HR il ypj the memory of a summer’sHl fl night in old Vienna. m IW RHINEGOLD IL I Mil Eau de Cologne frankly modern, ImU DllUn light and vivacious, an adorable157 words
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Article, Illustration251 1937-07-15 11 DONALD BUDGE, new Wimbledon champion, in a fine action study on the Centre Court. He beat Baron Gottfried von Cramm, the German ace, in the final and raised America’s hopes of winning the Davis Cup from Britain without Fred Perry. THRILLS AT WIMBLEDON The engagement251 words
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Article493 1937-07-15 12 Orders For Vessels Placed Abroad Handicaps which the French shipbuilding industry had to face during 1936 were referred to by M. Rene Fould, chairman of the Shipbuilders’ Association, when speaking at the annual meeting of the Maritime Press Association. French yards were now incapable of quoting prices,493 words
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Article137 1937-07-15 12 According to the new issue of the Finnish Shipping Calendar, the merchant fleet on April 1 consisted of 866 ships, totalling 584,655 gross tons, compared with 854 of 510,506 gross tons at the same time last year. The average tonnage was 597 gross at the beginning of137 words
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Article446 1937-07-15 12 LATEST TIMES 01 POSTING AIH MAU. A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda Zanzibar. Northern and Southern Rhodesia Nyasaland», and South Africa via Singapo n and thence by Imperial Airways will C )(L at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Siam, Burma, India, i raq Egypt, Sudan,446 words
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Advertisement61 1937-07-15 12 FValoTuH I I I W F,RE EXTINGUISHERS of all types, I I SODA-ACID, FOAM AND C. T. C. 1 S "VALOR” FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE I H ffigsH J APPROVED AND USED BY THE HIGHEST I AUTHORITIES WB I ■tool WK s dr S' Sfi Sole Agents t tf? I HENRY61 words
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Miscellaneous648 1937-07-15 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B. B. C. 4 3toe to on the folkywing wavetmfftk»: TRANSMISSION 9 GBH 91.V1 Mc/S (13.97 mJ GBG 17.79 Mc/S (19.99 m.) TRANSMISSION 3 GSH 91.47 Mo/8 (13.97 m./ GBG 17.79 Mc/S (16.86 m.J TRANSMISSION 4 GBD 11.75 Mc/S (85.59 m.) GBB 951 Mc/B (31.55 m.J GBG648 words
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Miscellaneous986 1937-07-15 12 BERLIN PENANG—ZHJ DJB 15.20 Mc/g 19.7 m. (WAVELENGTH —49.3 metres) DJN 9.54 Mc/s 81.45 m. TODAY DJE 17.7« Mc/s KB9 P m DJQ 15.28 Mc/s 19.63 m. 7 00 Signal and programme. IMA 9.36 Mc/s 31.38 m. 7 <> s Op. 38. (Rediffused from the B. TODAY b.C.) DJA, DJB.986 words
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Miscellaneous312 1937-07-15 12 PHOHI HOLLAND (PHI 17.77 Mc/s (16.88 m.) TODAY p.m. 8.20 Opening announcement. 8.25 Talk by the Rev. E D. Spelberg. 8.45 Recital. 9.10 News bulletin. 9.20 Talk. 9.40 Stock report. 9 50 Close down. TOMORROW 8.20 Opening announcement. 8.25 Talk by Mr. Eli Frin. 8.45 Phohi Variety Ensemble. 9.15 News312 words
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Miscellaneous14 1937-07-15 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY HIGH LOW 4.51 p.m. 11.10 p.m., TOMORROW 4.20a.m. 11.15a.m,. 5.40 p.m.14 words
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Article490 1937-07-15 13 S.S. ‘RAJPUTANA’ from London via ports. Sails today for Singapore. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kobe Yokohama. M.V. ‘SILVERCEDAR’ from—S’pore via Belawan sails next day for Halifax, Boston, New York; Philadelphia; Baltimore via Cape of Good Hope. S.S. ‘GEN. VERSPYCK’ for Lho-Seumawe, Sabang, Olehleh. Sigli. Sabang and490 words
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542 1937-07-15 13 The Imperial Conference Recommendations London. Joint action by the British Commonwealth of Nations to promote Empire civil air communications to deal with shipping problems and to develop Antarctic activities of a scientific character is recommended by three committees, appointed by the Imperial Conference, in their542 words
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131 1937-07-15 13 Defence Minister’s Warning Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for Defence, at the United Kingdom Pilots’ Association dinner in London recently, spoke of arrangements that would have to be made in the event of an emergency for the diversion pf shipping. It was obvious, he said,131 words
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Article188 1937-07-15 13 “OBSTRUCTION” PROVED TO BE MONSTER WHALE Colombo. Passengers in the Orient liner Orama, in Colombo recently had a most exciting experience when a whale crossed the path of the ship and compelled her to stop dead. -The thrill lasted just seven minutes, but wh le it did,188 words
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Article138 1937-07-15 13 Figures have been compiled by the U.SMaritime Commission showing the position of the country's tonnage in relation to foreign fleets. There are 18 liners larger than the Manhattan and Washington, the biggest American ships. The United States is last in rank of the six major138 words
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Advertisement811 1937-07-15 13 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leaves Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London GLENGARRY L’don, R’dam, H’burg; Antwerp Middlesborough W 16 Aug. 16 j AGAMEMNON Mars., L’don, R’dam Hamburg Glasgow July 23 Aug. 19 PHILOCTETES L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea July 29 Aug. 26 LIVERPOOL811 words
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Advertisement746 1937-07-15 13 RAO BRITISH** INDIA (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. “RAJPUTANA” SAILING THURSDAY, 15th JULY S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson. Port Swettenham, London aSd Far* M^e^i™™ 1 Malacca and Singapore Service. Outwards from London for China Japan S/S “BULAN” July 16 due Penang 1937 S/S “MATA HARP’ July746 words
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1189 1937-07-15 14 TOTAL OF 183 HORSES AND PONIES: NINE RACES A DAY (BY TICTAC) Below will be found the full entries for the Penang Turf Club July —August Meeting opening in Penang on July 24. The entries constitute a record for a four-day meeting and for1,189 words
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Article230 1937-07-15 14 Narrow Victory In First Division Soccer The Penang Sports Club defeated vhe Crescent Football Club by two goal, to one in a first division soccer league match on the Victoria Green yesterday. The Sports Club played with only ten men throughout. Buchanan, on whom they must230 words
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Article120 1937-07-15 14 Teams For This Week-Eend’s Match The annual cricket match between the Europeans and “The Rest” for the B. P. De Silva Cup will b° played on the Esplanade, Penang, on Saturday, at 11.30 a.m. and Sunday, at 10.30 a.m. Following are the teams:— EUROPEANS Dr. H.120 words
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Advertisement360 1937-07-15 14 Only a water-proofed toothbrush Jjwu can keep TEETH REALLY WHITE! •Do the bristles in your toothbrush turn limp and soggy fl jy /jAsy when wet? THROW IT AWAY! Get a Dr. West’s Toothbrush. Made with the finest, costliest bristles, fl water-proofed by an exclusive process. Cannot get flJfl soggy— keeps360 words
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Advertisement237 1937-07-15 14 a ijO-1 PF WjT W(I J Iw Tt In ar *4 7./ e v-- gazette df Sunday gazette $250 MUST BE WON Five Winners or Nearest Penang Meeting A prize of $250 will be given to the sender of the best entry. Should two or more entrants tie for the237 words
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Article, Illustration1034 1937-07-15 15 30 OFFICIALS L.T.S. BAND TO ACCOMPANY THEM Flag Presentation On Sunday PENANG representatives to the All-Malaya Chinese athletic meet to be held in Singapore in a fortnight’s time, have been selected. Entries have not, however, been received in the tennis1,034 words
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657 1937-07-15 15 W dsh Union s 44 JI or Against Questionable Tactics r pHE W elsh Rugby Union have declared 'war” against those questionable tactics which, I am afraid, seem to be evident when many clubs under their control get into action. They are going even657 words
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Advertisement190 1937-07-15 15 WHISKY IN I THE STRAITS I If you go into your Club or an Hotel in search of refreshment I I and just ask for “a stengah” you may be missing something. I If, on the other hand, you ask for your favourite whisky by I name, you know what190 words
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Article110 1937-07-15 16 TIN:- PREVIOUSLY LATEST /a—/ £266.0.0 £268.7.6 LONDON-(3 months) £267*5.0 BUSINESS DONE PENANG $131.50 $131.50 BUSINESS DONE Buyers no sellers COPRA—(Sundried) $6,121 $6,171 BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO $ll.OO RtBBER:LONDGN 9}d 9 Ad NEW YORK 18ac(G> 19c(G) SINGAPORE—Spot 303 c 30? c Aug/Sept 31c 31gc Oct./Dec 3ij c 31gc Jan./March 31 gc110 words
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Article354 1937-07-15 16 Share of fl denomination unless London. July 15. otherwise stated Yesterday. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 112 g -4-& Funding Loan. 4 p.c., 1960-90 1104 4-4 War Loan. 3* p.c 100£ Com. Union Assce. (Units) 104 Prudential Assce “A" 34 Royal Assce. share 10s. pd.)354 words
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Article236 1937-07-15 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 127 63 64 127 63 64 New York 4.965 4.96|;i Montreal 4.977 4.977 Brussels 29.51 29.491 Geneva 21.67 21.66} Amsterdam 9.021 9.02 Milan 94; 941,2 Berlin 12.35* 12.34-5 Stockholm 19.395 19.40 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 265 26* Prague 142, 7236 words
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Article136 1937-07-15 16 LEAN CO. Tin Buyers Sellers Ampats 69 71 t B. Selangor 1.87 Burma Malays 32 3 33 0 Hong Fatts 1.375 1.42 scd Jelebus 110 115 Johans 32 34cd K. Lanjuts 28 3 29 ocd Kramats 66 6 67 6 Kundangs 91’ 9 45 Lukuts 1.10 1.15 Puchongs 26 6136 words
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Article177 1937-07-15 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. jin Buyers Sellers E. Selangor 1.87} 1.92} Hong Fatt 1.38 1.40 Jelebu 1.08 1.11 Kuchai 1.75 1.80 Lukut 1.09 1.12 Rahman Hyd. 1.65 1..0 Rantau Ordy. 1.75 1.77} Jtantau Pref. 1.75 1.77} Taiping Cons. 1.75 1.80 Teluk Kruin 1.05 1.10 LTu Klang 1.375 1.42} Ampat 6177 words
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Article123 1937-07-15 16 KENNEDY CO. RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Benta 130 1 40ex Hamilton 2.10 2.20 Mentakab 48 00c TIN:— Ayer Hitam 32 6 33i6 Batu Selangor 1-88 1.92 Gopeng Cons. 470 49Qex Hitam 41 44 Hongkong 39 6 40)6 K. Lanjut 28 0 29;0c Kuala Kampar 17 3 183 Lukut 1.10 1.12 Malayan123 words
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Article210 1937-07-15 16 Tin Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 9 7 0 Ayer Hitams 32 0 33 0 Bangrins 23 9 24 B. Selangors 1.88 1.91 Burma Malays 32 3 33)0 Hong Fatts 1.38 1.40 Hong Kongs 39 6 41|0 Jelapangs 40 0 40 9 Jelebus 1.10 1.125K Kamuntings 13 3 13210 words
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Article27 1937-07-15 16 TIN Singapore $131.87 1 2 Per pkl. Penang $131.50 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 30 7|Bc Per lb. Penang Spot 30 718 c Per lb.27 words
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Article212 1937-07-15 16 RI’BBFR Buyers Sellers Bassetts 775 82* B Lintang 1.35 1.40 Bedfcrds 1.25 1.30 ex Benias 1.375 1.42}c Brogas 1.05 1.10 M Pindas 1.675 1-75 Mentakabs 50 525 Nyalas 1.15 1.20 Pa jams 2.20 2.30 S. Tukangs 1.35 1.40 Ulu Benuts 47; 50 TIN:— Ampats 6 9 7 0212 words
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Article81 1937-07-15 16 .—Reuter. AGAIN BELOW 2,000 TONS IN UNITED KINGDOM (Pinang Gazette cable) London-—United Kingdom tin stocks have shrunk to approximately 2,000 tons, equivalent to three weeks’ supply. A further shrinkage is feared and the danger to defence is stressed by Metal Exchange dealers, who anticipate further heavy sales to.—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article129 1937-07-15 16 Death In Hospital Bombay. Major H. H. Raje Shri Sir Khem Sawant Bhonsle Bahadur, Raja of Sawantwadi, one of the Deccan States, with an area of 930 square miles and a population of 230,590. died in the military hospital at Wanowrie, Poona, from the effects of129 words
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Article90 1937-07-15 16 The mid-year population of Penang is 168,667. The number of births last month was Europeans 5, Eurasians 5, Chinese 353, Malays 40, Indians 32, making a total of 475. The number of deaths last month was European 1, Eurasians 2, Chinese 215, Malays 32, Indians 43,90 words
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Advertisement250 1937-07-15 16 BANKS NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ, N.V. Incorporated in the Netherlands.) NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY.) Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM With 43 Agencies, apart from correspondents, in Holland. HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and in the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and Arabia. LONDON BANKERS:250 words
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Advertisement549 1937-07-15 16 HONG KOSG AM) SHANGHAI BANKIA CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong k 0!1 The Liability of members is limited t extent and in manner prescribed h Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 O f th Colony. e Head Office: HONG KONG Authorised Capital I Issued and Fully paid up I Reserve Funds Sterling549 words
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