Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 July 1937
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Title Section22 1937-07-30 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE list edition ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. \a. 177. Vol. XCV. FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration1055 1937-07-30 1 Lull In Hostilities 29TH ARMY CASUALTIES STATED TO NUMBER 15,000 Chiang Kai-Shek Declares That War Is Only Beginning lull in hostilities yesterday following the evacuation of Chinese troops from resulted in foreign diplomatic representatives offering their services to mediate ii the opposing forces. There.—Reuter. - 1,055 words
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Article148 1937-07-30 1 Sentenced To Nine Months In Prison Found guilty by th° special jury of criminal breach of trust. Khoo Soo Thye, a Penang rubber dealer, was sentenced by 1 Mr. Justice Gordon Smith in the Penang Assize Court this morning to serve a term of nine months rigorous148 words
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Article92 1937-07-30 1 Reuter. Paris.—Fifty persons are reported killed and many injured Ln a railway accident at Villeneuve St. Georges, about fifteen miles south of Paris. Reuter. One of the trains involved was the ParisSt Etienne express which was derailed following collision with another train. The first four coaches ofReuter. - 92 words
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Article239 1937-07-30 1 sumed in September.—Reuter and British Wireless. Soviet Attitude On Spain The Russian reply to the British non-in-tervention proposals insists that Franco’s Moors be classed in the same category as volunteers with regard to withdrawal and’ also refuses to consent to the grant <)f belligerent rights, at leastsumed in September.—Reuter and British Wireless. - 239 words
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Article60 1937-07-30 1 All Producers Short Except Malaya The tin figures issued in Kuala Lumpur today show that at the end of June al! producers except Malaya showed deficiencies. This country was twenty tons in excess of quota. Other producers’ deficiencies were: Bolivia 16,466 tons; Netherlands Indies 2,354 tons; Nigeria 1.55660 words
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Article85 1937-07-30 1 Reuter. Passengers Feared Burned To Death Baltimore* The City of Baltimore is ablaze off Port Smallwood. Several persons are believed to have been burned to death. Fireboats and coastguard vessels rushed to the scene to take off survivors. A companion ship is standing by playing searchlights onReuter. - 85 words
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Article99 1937-07-30 1 Mr. 0.-G. Fails To Take Hint In the Commons at question time Mr McKenzie suggested that when a decision was reached upon the restoration of temporary allowances to Government employees, the Government should consider the establishment of a conference in Malaya or London of employers of European99 words
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Article, Illustration45 1937-07-30 1 —Reuter. Cairo. The first investiture of an independent King of Egypt since the Pharaohs took place when Farouk was acclaimed King by unprecedented crowds. According to Moslem Law. Farouk cannot be crowned. He took the constitu- tional oath before the Legislature.-—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article78 1937-07-30 1 Arrivals from Singapore this morning by s.s. “Kedah” included Mr. William Hay. Mt 11 Mrs. Arbenz. Mr. Weber. Mr. and Mrs H. R. L. Dyne and child. Mr. G.R. [Oehlers. Mr. J. W. Adams. Mr. S. M. Marshall. Mr. J. Dewar. Messrs. Sasak and Van U’nli, O.78 words
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Article161 1937-07-30 1 Reuter. Bears Forced To Cover French Control appears to have decided to try out a new technique during the summer holidays. They are now bidding for forward frencs. thereby contracting the discount and forcing bears to cover, which in turn is resulting in a demand for spotReuter. - 161 words
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Article87 1937-07-30 1 The Winchell Boarding Home (for girls) in Anson Road, Penang was burgled during the early hours of yesterday morning, when the girls' clothing and jewellery were stolen. The burglary was discovered by the girls, when they went downstairs and found their 100 m in disorder. The Magazine87 words
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Advertisement12 1937-07-30 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC photographers No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement90 1937-07-30 1 “MEIRICH” MOTOR TABLETS are made in tablet form most handy to motorists. KEEP A BOX IN YOUR CAR. Obtainable at M EARNE BROS.. LTD., PENANG. Something I i z trS 1 X v/ /X' W// A z L /,'d i' ABOUT We too, feel some consiaerable satisfaction in being able90 words
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Article533 1937-07-30 2 Judge To Sum Up Today Yesterday, the Khoo Soo Thye case, which is being tried at the Penang Assize Court, entered into its third day of hearing before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith. Accused, who on Wednesday remained silent in the dock for defence counsel to address533 words
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Article50 1937-07-30 2 Saturday, July 24. His Excellency and Lady Thomas were present at the Inter-College Athletic Meeting held at Raffles College ground and afterwards Lady Thomas gave away the prizes. Monday. July 26. Sir Wilfrid and Lady Jackson and Hon. Mr. O.T. Faulkner arrived to stay at Government House.50 words
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417 1937-07-30 2 THEY WILL SAIL TO EUROPE BY “PRESIDENT ADAMS*’ AND CROSS ATLANTIC BY “QUEEN MARY” Three Malayan Chinese are going to take advantage of the cool autumn climate of the temperate zone, and ai e leaving today by the Dollar liner, “President Adams417 words
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Article156 1937-07-30 2 An Indian's Novel The following new books have been received at the Penang Library. Antique Collecting, by Margaret Vivian; The Bachelor of Arts, by R. K. Narayan; The Brittlesnaps, by Ed. A Hibbitt; Coironation Summer, by Angela Thirkell; Down to the Sea. by “Shalimar'’; Evolution156 words
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Article134 1937-07-30 2 Karuppan. a handcart puller, was produced before Mr. Lim Cheng Ean in the Penang Middle Court yesterday, charged with having caused grievous hurt to Karuppiah on July 29 in front of the Government Toody shop at Kedah Road, Penang. After the charge had been explained to134 words
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Article718 1937-07-30 2 Husband Claims $262 From Wife And Brother-In-Law DISTRICT JUDGE REFUSES (From Our Own Correspondent) Butterworth, July 29. “I don’t want her now as she has come to court. I want money,” said an Indian, T. A. Manickam, when he claimed $262.12 marriage expenses718 words
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Article104 1937-07-30 2 VESSELS, BEWARE New Rubble Groyne At Prai River Entrance Vessels approaching Pinang harbour* by the South Channel are warned to keep clear of foul ground near the Prai River entrance, extending over a wide area off the visible end of the new Rubble Groyne which- has just been dumped. The104 words
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Article231 1937-07-30 2 MR. CHEAH INN KIONG THE NEW PRESIDENT A* fie annual general Meeting of the Fena?.g Straits Chinese British Association. held yesterday evening at the Chinese Town Hall. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean. the retiring president, declined re-election, and Mr. Cheah Inn Kiong was unanimously elected to fill the231 words
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Advertisement122 1937-07-30 2 They'ret SHERLEf‘S j HI H C a Worn» Capsule* Healthy W— v 7, lnsert Powder CHICI A 4 Shampoo Because they get their fog Hr' Nk regular weekly course SHERLEY’S r Tonic and Condition Powders. And that pit 141 keeps bl<Mxl cool, appetites Kg W keen, their spirits bubbling and122 words
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Advertisement171 1937-07-30 2 GUARD THEM FROM DISEASE WITH LIFEBUOY Disease-germs threaten your kiddies wherever they go. Out-of-doors —and indoors too Even the smallest speck of dust or dirt on the floor may harbour germs that can cause many illnesses—and the floor is just where the kiddies spend most of their time Make sure171 words
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1512 1937-07-30 3 JAPANESE FORCES BOMBARD Tl EM SI N FOR AN HOUR Many Successes Claimed n Shanghai, July 29. is officially stated that there were more than 1,000 casualties in the fighting in the Nanyuan district vesterJa\. Ihe dead include General Chao Teng-yu. Tokio: A—Reuter. - 1,512 words
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Article283 1937-07-30 3 SIR MIZRA ISMAIL INTERVIEWED As reported briefly yesterday, the Indian delegations to the League of Nations’ conference in Batavia, numbering fourteen headed by Sir Mizra Ismail, arrived in Penang by the “Ranpura” en route to Singapore. On his first visit to Penang. Sir Mizra was surprised and283 words
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Article85 1937-07-30 3 Reuter. MEN ARRESTED ON MOUNTAIN TOP Great police activity continues on both sides of the Irish border. After detectives and guards from Dublin. Dundalk, and Drogheda armed with machine-guns and revolvers had searched Rock Marshal Mountain for five hours at night three young men inReuter. - 85 words
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Article184 1937-07-30 3 Mr. Mrs. F. H. Grumitt Return The dollar liner “President Adams” which arrived yesterday afternoon from Singapore, besides bringing a tourist party, brought a number of prominent passengers to Penang, notably Mi. H. M. Cavender, the general agent of the Dollar Lines and American Mail Line.184 words
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Article159 1937-07-30 3 MACHINERY FULLY ADEQUATE I From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 20. In the House of Commons this evening, Mr Creech Jones (Lab., Shipley) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he would give consideration to the setting up of a committee to advise him159 words
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Article100 1937-07-30 3 -Reuter. LARGE CRATER IN STREET Belfast. July 29. It is officially stated that the explosion Ahich occurred at Academy Street vhile Their Majesties were nearby n the City Hall yesterday, which was first thought to be merely an explosion of the gas main, was caused-Reuter. - 100 words
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145 1937-07-30 3 NO COLOUR BAR APPLIED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, J tily 20. “Why is true European descent now insisted upon for police probationers in the Crown Colonies?” asked Mr. 11. .1- I’arker (Lab., Romford) in the House of Commons this evening. “Why,” he continued,145 words
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41 1937-07-30 3 Reuter. A K.L.M. airliner crashed in flames yesterday at Hal near Brussels on the Rotterdam-Brussels-Foris service. Ten passengers and five crew were killed in the disaster which was caused by lightning striking the plane.Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement294 1937-07-30 3 i i Professor K. S. Maniam f I'lu* Secret of the C Palm” (cheiromancy) who predicted the fatality of the I.ate His Royal Highness Prince Purachatra, the Governor Rotary International 80th District, Ma- a y a Siam and Indo-China. The recent happenings in connection w» with the Selangor Succession, the294 words
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598 1937-07-30 4 MALAYA TO TAKE PART A conference on rural hygiene in the Far East will be held at Bandoeng, Java, Netherlands East Indies, from August 3 to 13 of this year, under the auspices of the Health Organisation Department of the League of Nations, Geneva.598 words
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Article225 1937-07-30 4 Heavy Sentence For Women Smugglers (From Our Own Correspondent) Sentences of 19 months' rigorous impris ment each were passed by Mr. H. A. Fo rer in the Criminal District Court on Tuesday, on six Chinese women, Wong Ah Ft a. How Ah Chan, Ma Ah225 words
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Article, Illustration1144 1937-07-30 4 Messrs. H H Robbins and J. H Clarkson of the firm of J. A. Russell Co.. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, have arrived in Ipoh on a business visit. Mr G A. Potts, general manager, Singapore Cold Storage Co.. Ltd., Singapore, has arrived in Ipoh on a business trip1,144 words
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Article178 1937-07-30 4 Wednesday. July 21. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency Lady Thomas at Government House this evening:— Commodore Mrs. M.L. Clarke, Hon. Mr. A.S. Small. Hon. Mr. R. Williamson, Hon. Mr. H. Weisberg, Hon. Sir John Lady Bagnall. Mr. Mrs. E. T. Williams.178 words
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61 1937-07-30 4 More dock logs of Malayan timber have B een ordered for the Singapore Naval Base, according to the Malayan Forester The blocks supplied last year have been in position for some months and. though they have not been tested by the docking of a61 words
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Article98 1937-07-30 4 Ex-Soldiers Leave For Fro ii I Two Singapore Chinese who formerly belonged to the Fourth Route Army, have sailed for North China to rejoin the forces. They are Toh Chark Ting and Lam Shai Yu and their departure from the Colony was made possible by a98 words
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Article87 1937-07-30 4 There will be a band performance on the Esplanade tomorrow from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. March. "Entry Of The Gladiators.”— Fucik. Overture. "Zampa.”—Herold Selection. “50 Years Of Song.”—Brown Waltz Medley “Waltz Memories.”-—Mac-kenzie. Fox Trot. “You Are My Lucky Star.”— Brown Featured in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Production, “Broadway Melody.” Selection87 words
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Article56 1937-07-30 4 The engagement is announced between Mr Chew Keat Eng. of the Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd.. Penang, only son of the late Mr. Chew Geok Chit and Mrs. Chew Geok Chit, to Miss Lim Joo Geok. eldest daughter of Mr dr Mrs. Lim Eng Hooi. The marriage will take56 words
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Article350 1937-07-30 4 Free To The Public For Ever Lewes. The preservation for the people for ali time of 18,582 acres of Downland was cnnounced at last week’s meeting of the East Sussex County Council. Throughout the whole of this area, building development has been rendered illegal. Nor.350 words
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Article406 1937-07-30 4 LEAP FROM 100 Ef 250 M.P.H. How an R.A.F. pilot J umpetl 'plane travelling a’ 250 m.p.h w n a only 100 ft up was describe 1 a -’7 last week at Old Sarum aer /i' r: 77 Salisbury’, on the two victims of s7'' T406 words
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Advertisement34 1937-07-30 4 A? «T .<*!•* ■4 J B i ’nK B -W as WH /7 ALVIS BENTLEY LAGONDA ROLLS ROYCE SINGER SPORTS S. S. JAGUAR LUBRICATION BY SHELL; Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.S.) Ltd. N urpe M M34 words
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Article, Illustration443 1937-07-30 5 “Show The Knees” London. The Men’s Dress Reform Party, whose slogan is:— Fewer clothes, Lighter clothes. Cleaner clothes. Brighter clothes, has organised a competition for ideas suitable for:— 1. Office, professional, or other vocational wear; and 2. Ceremonial or evening wear. Substantial443 words
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Article382 1937-07-30 5 i-RtYERS TO SNAILS \\l) INSECTS curious sect which set up gophers, usds. nails, bedbugs, and other insects obj" ;s f adoration has just been sup.hss. 1 y the police, who have arrested founder. Aisei Akatsu. and his wife Ul l an associate named Masayuki Takaya‘a on382 words
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Article88 1937-07-30 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. July 28. Chinese washermen in this town who recently clamoured for more pay, have been given an all-round increase of $2 per persun This has caused an increase in the price of washing, and now Taiping residents are paying their88 words
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Article35 1937-07-30 5 On breaking open an over-sized duck egg Weighing 17’2 oz.. Councillor Graham. Roxburgh Hotel, Spittai, Berwick-on-Tweed, h'uniT a further complete egg in perfect cndition surrounded by the white of the larger egg.35 words
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Article340 1937-07-30 5 V hen Marie O’Neill, 18, a visitor from ui<tried to reach a raft while bathk at Folkestone, she was repeatedly fmi (1 back by breakcis. Derrick Lavis, 3 -indent, and a young Frenchman, who d ‘V'’d in to her aid, failed to get her on the raft.340 words
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Article138 1937-07-30 5 PLANTER’S WIFE FINED (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 22. Kate Jonklass, who stated that she is the 43-year-old wife of a rubber plantei in the Malay States, was fined £2 at Westminster Police Court t-odiay for stealing half-a-crown from the till of the Lord Burleigh public138 words
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Article91 1937-07-30 5 Budapest The “Pesti Naplo” reports that a new butterfly has been found in the Mecsek mountain near Pecs by Mr. Klimesch, an Austrian insect collector. Mr. Klimesch calls the butterfly Nepticula Loranthella, as its eggs are placed on the mistletoe branches. Although mistletoe may be found in91 words
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Advertisement245 1937-07-30 5 5 1 i I i DOOR FURNITURE I I We can supply from stock high-class door fittings in bronze, brass and malleable iron. I L i SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. I MB.tSfr Select the Truck i Ford now offers THE GREATEST VALUE IN YEARS r PHE 1937 track engine, designed245 words
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Article1038 1937-07-30 6 RASHNESS AND NEGLIGENCE ALLEGED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Butterworth, July 29. “The second complainant, Minah binti Hussein, has since died of old age, sir,” said Inspector A. Rod way, of the Kepala Batas Police, to the District Judge, Mr. J. L. McFall, in tne district1,038 words
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Advertisement135 1937-07-30 6 333 Scotland’s Highest Standard Scotland’s standard of oats i the highest in the world, and the best Scottish crops are used in the production of Scotk Porage Oats. There is no better breakfast dish for nourishment, flavour andean of preparation. Cooked in 5 MINUTES F K TONIGHT! TONIGHT! The Big135 words
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Miscellaneous469 1937-07-30 6 W.WWWWWA MajestiC ROYAL La %rwz>w«rn Another Popular Cantonese Talkie Ever AS I NIGH I Filmed! 6.15 TONIGHT 9.30 “KM HY LOW KWONG r mi««TWWw™»W CHEONG LOONG” with Fah Yedg Yong, Chan Li Lee. Lia Mong Kok and many other brilliant cast. Packed with thrills Mystery and IL*JExcitement Next Change Yan469 words
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Article, Illustration588 1937-07-30 7 REPORTED DECISION OF VICEROY Fife Of Assembly To Be Extended IT is reported on reliable authority that the Government of India have decided to postpone the inauguration of the Federation under the new constitution to a date later than April 1938; and in confirmation of this588 words
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Article175 1937-07-30 7 1,200 Tribesmen At Work More than 1,200 tribesmen, in association with the Government forces, are now building three roads that will link up areas of Waziristan, hitherto difficult of access, with the central Waziristan highway. Two of the roads will connect Madamir Kalai with Dosalli175 words
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Article239 1937-07-30 7 SMIGGLER CAUGHT IN BOMBAY The Customs authorities in Bombay seized recently from a private car an attache case containing diamonds estimated to be worth over a lakh of rupees. It is alleged that a passenger who arrived by the P. and O. Narkunda brought these diamonds and239 words
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Article95 1937-07-30 7 Five Life Sentences For Murder Eire men hare been sentenced to life imprisonment at Hyderabad for the murder of a man suspected of being a sorcerer. It was a current belief in the village of Sultamibad that the man. Butchiah. was responsible for the death of a95 words
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Article350 1937-07-30 7 Congress Premier's Action BENGAL AGITATION OVER DETENUS The new Congress Premier in the United Provinces has released prisoners convicted of sedition -and other political offences, and has ordered the withdrawal of pending cases and the removal of the ban on over 200 political associations. The release350 words
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Article169 1937-07-30 7 —Reuter. MISSINC IN TRANSIT Colombo Bank’s Loss A sum of Rs. 24,900 has been spirited away while in transit from India to a bank in Colombo. The Crime Police to whom the matter was reported are making investigations. It appears that the bank was expecting a—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article184 1937-07-30 7 Gallant Defence By ounded Gurkhas Details of the attack on the picket post at Asman Manza camp, near Kaniguram, in Waziristan, on July 13 disclose that 17 Gurkhas were surprised by the bomb attack carried out by 30 tribesmen The Gurkha casualties caused by two bombs184 words
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Article331 1937-07-30 7 DRASTIC POLICY FOR CONGRESS “INDIA ACT MAY BE THWARTED” “Enforce immediate Prohibition, which is perfectly feasible and eminently reasonable.” urges Mr. Gandhi in a special article in his paper. “Harijan.” He outlines a startling programme for the new Congress Ministries. He urges that the gaols should be331 words
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310 1937-07-30 7 '’’Happier Turn Oi Events” T.ie importance of co-operation for the success of the new Constitution for India was stressed by speakers at a tare-well luncheon given at the headquarters of the Koval Empire Society in Northuniberlandavenue to Mr. Roger Lumley. GovernorDesignate of Bombay. In310 words
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Advertisement493 1937-07-30 7 ...d Office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Time» Singapore. luala Lumpur Office 1 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. inoh Office Brewster Road. Phone 268 Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel:493 words
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Advertisement22 1937-07-30 7 by f NEARER by FAR H 2/ux j r z services wee k y IMPERIAL IAIRWAYSj Drink delicious OV4LTINE' Hot OP Cold22 words
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Advertisement105 1937-07-30 7 WHY TAKE OUT AN INSURANCE POLICY This is a question that we shall be delighted to answer at any time—and our answer will be a convincing one I A call places you under no obligation— THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. I Head Office: Singapore. If.P-S Penang Hill Railway105 words
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Article726 1937-07-30 8 FOR the fourth time within a few years, the great nations of the world, great entities boasting religious practice, cultural attainment and social progress, stand silently by while the barbarous invasion of a peaceful country is carried out. Ihe horror of war is a phrase which connotes726 words
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Article387 1937-07-30 8 ASTROLOGY To the Editor, Pinang Gazette. Sir, —Mr. Sultan Merican’s address to the Penang Rotarians on the above subject published in your issue of July 22, though long, is well worth reading through Mr. Merican would have done better justice to his subject, if he had387 words
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Article806 1937-07-30 8 Prosperity Returns to Racing Should Lawyers Learn Poetry? Keeping the Peace THE measure of prosperity that has returned to Malaya is emphasised by the splendid racing festival now being conducted by the Penang Turf Club. I he fact that the Big Sweep pool on the second day806 words
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128 1937-07-30 8 FOLLOWING SECRET SESSION < From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, July 29. The Assembly met again this afternoon when the Chairman announced tnat the other two members of the Council of Regency had resigned as they considered it their duty on the ground of collective128 words
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Article178 1937-07-30 8 CAUSED HURT TO WOMAN Karuppen, a Tamil goatherd, living Batu Gantong, was charged before Mr D. Hughes in the Penang Police court y terday with voluntarily causing hurt to neighbour Kali, a Tamil woman, on M 15. Kali’s story was that on the morning May 15,178 words
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Advertisement254 1937-07-30 8 w Mannite is the tasty and nutritious yeast extract that makes delicious and sustaining sandwiches. Mannite is so economical —spread it very thinly because it is so concentrated. .Mannite improves the flavour and adds nourishment to all soups 5 stews and sai our} dishes. And it does you good. Sole254 words
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Advertisement27 1937-07-30 8 TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN Regd. f /x //1 1 L llun I J€ft RY 5 I Agents HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD. PENANG Ipoh. Kuala Lumpur A Singapore27 words
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331 1937-07-30 9 EIGHTH ALL-MALAYA CONFERENCE AT K.L. TOMORROW (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 29. NE hundred delegates, coming from as far south as SingaV_Z pore and as far north as Perlis, will attend the Eighth AllMalaya Urban Co-operative! Conference in the Kuala LumP ur331 words
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322 1937-07-30 9 ALL SET FOR THE 14th MALAYAN EXHIBITION AT K.L TO BE OPENED BY HIGH COMMISSIONER j-v, Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 29. peakers bawling out their first in--o t messages, .hammer-beats mixing r t he l.ingour of metal, lorries arriving 1{ ,rting with huge loads, .poultry aiding -n roun<>bellied322 words
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Article88 1937-07-30 9 Parting Advice By F.M.S. Chief Justice Ei n. Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. July 29. Vithin a few hours of leaving Kuala today on retirement, the Chief F.M.S.. Sir Samuel Joyce Thomas warning to magistrates that. th«> duty of giving an explanation ■ase was cast on the defendant,88 words
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Article216 1937-07-30 9 ’’The Goot I Earth” A Grand Film arl Buck's novel of China. “The Good rth came to life on the screen yesterat the Queen’s. Produced by Metro-idwyn-Mayer. this impressive film took n e years to make. »ul Muni and Luise Rainer, winners of .ward of merit216 words
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Article148 1937-07-30 9 Arrival Attracts Large Crowds The force of Britain’s submarines of the latest type for the Far East will be augmented by two. which arrived in Penang yesterday evening, on their way to join the fourth submarine flotilla of the China Station in Hongkong. The two new148 words
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Article116 1937-07-30 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. July 29 For practising driving a car in the town area at Changkat Jering a Malay named Mohamed was fined $lO in the Taiping Police Court. Inspector Bhagat Singh prosecuting, stated that the complainant was the O C P116 words
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280 1937-07-30 9 PART OF NORMAL TRAINING (From Our Own Correspondent! Singapore. July 29. Searchlights swept the seas and machine-gun sections were in action last night as Singapore soldiers carried out beach defence exercises from Tanjong Rhu to Changi. The beech stations were manned by men of the280 words
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Article96 1937-07-30 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 29. One of the applications for the formation of a scout troop mentioned in the report of the extraordinary general meeting of the Perak Boy Scouts’ Association, was from Mr. H. F. P. Kindersley of Sengat Estate. Kampong Kepayang, and the96 words
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Article409 1937-07-30 9 arious alks** Of English Life Walking is one of the finest exercises. No wonder walking holidays are so popular with people of all ages. It is seldom realised, however, what great distances most peonle cover during the normal working day’. Folicemen and postmen are not the only409 words
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Article385 1937-07-30 9 IMMIGRATION CLERK SENTENCED "With due respect. I submit that this is one of the cases where it will do more harm to send him to prison together with other class of persons, and if he is put upon a bond to come up for judgment with385 words
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Article149 1937-07-30 9 1.0.1. Chit Case Concluded Delivering judgment this morning, Mr. T. D. Hughes. the second magistrate. Penang, convicted Tan Keng San. a young Chinese, who was charged with having attempted to cheat Kim Yew Guan of the sum of $40(1 by producing to Messrs. Lim149 words
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270 1937-07-30 9 Claim Against Singapore Commissioners Allowed (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. July 29. AN outspoken criticism of the Public Authorities Protection Ordinance. by which he said a public body was made judge in its own cause, were passed by Mr. Justice Horne this morning in the270 words
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Article65 1937-07-30 9 Clerk’s Residence Broken Into (From Our Own Correspondent) Butterworth. July 29. The residence of a clerk of the survey office, Kulim, at Butterworth, was broken into early this morning and jewellery valued about $BOO was reported to be stolen Investigations are proceeding. It is alleged that the65 words
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Advertisement38 1937-07-30 9 l4 16 18 20 Ibe. RAILS TIPPING waggons 3/4 I cu. yd. X 20” 24” gauge and spares GHH WIRE ROPES for Dredge Sidelines. EX-STOCK. international Trading J*. (Malays) Ltd. 17 Klyne Street Singapore. 'P Ol Kuala Lumpur.38 words
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Advertisement80 1937-07-30 9 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. TOMORROW Extension to 1 a.m. RACE DINNER X DANCE I Sunday, Ist August I ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 9.15 P.M. TO 11 P.M. I 11 hen Visiting Singapore Stay At Raffles Hotel. I. J To SPOT THE WINNER I AT THE RACES I TAKE A PAIR OF FIELD80 words
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1690 1937-07-30 10 Next 64 Sped fied Latex RESEARCH ASSOCIATION’S LONDON LUNCHEON (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 21. Speaking at the annual luncheon of the Research Association of British Manufacturers in London today. Sir John Campbell, chairman of the International Rubber Regulation Committee, outlined the aims1,690 words
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Article307 1937-07-30 10 Good Demand For July Shipment Boustead Co.. Ltd. in their report dated Penang July 28 state: There has been a steady decline in values over the past week and. despite some recovery at the close, the local market closes one cent lower on balance. This decline may be307 words
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Article477 1937-07-30 10 Forward Sale Of 3(M) Tons Selangor Coconuts Ltd. x’eport for the year ended June 30. states: The orofit for the year amounted to $24.060.24. of which $9.883.40 have been expended Ln the payment of an interim dividend of 2%, leaving a balance of $14.176.84. To this sum must477 words
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Article1541 1937-07-30 10 Dividend Of 6 Per Cent. The eight ordinary general meeting of Consolidated Tin Smelters, Ltd., was held in London on July 20. Mr. Ernest V. Pearce, Assoc.lnst.M. M. (chairman and managing director), presided The Chairman said: Before dealing with the accounts I should like to offer a1,541 words
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Article, Illustration170 1937-07-30 11 PILOT JUMPS TO SAFETY—Crowds gathered around the wreckage of a Vickers m noplanfl bomben after it had crashed on the roof of a house in Woodlands-avenue, New Malden The pilot, J K. Quill, jumped with his parachute and landed safely in a fir tree some170 words
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151 1937-07-30 12 London. After five weeks’ bickering, the BB C and the dance band leaders have settled their differences about vocal numbers The 8.8. C. had announced that no programme of dance music should contain more than one vocal to every three tunes played. Inconsistency in151 words
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Article228 1937-07-30 12 GOVERNMENT TO TAKE OVER It is announced by Messrs. Vickers (Ireland). Ltd., that the shipyard and repair works of the Dublin Dockyard Co., of which they are the proprietors, are to be closed down at the end of the year. The yard has five berths for228 words
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Article721 1937-07-30 12 OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO SHIPOWNERS London. Contributing to a special Baltic number of the "Scandinavian Shipping Gazette,” Major T. Russell Cairns, T.D., president of the Baltic and International Maritime Conference deals with the Baitwhite Timber Scheme, which he says “is of paramount importance to owners who trade721 words
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Article497 1937-07-30 12 LATEST TIMES OF POSTING AIR MAIL A mail for Siam, Burma, India i t Egypt, Sudan. Belgian Congo, Great tain, Ireland) and whole of Europe bv 1° perial Airways will close at 8 a.m Sunday. A mail for the United States of Ame ca and other497 words
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Advertisement16 1937-07-30 12 PORTABLE GRAMOPHONES. oG? I Prices From 514.50. fl I /r\\ Robinson Piano Co. (s. s.) Ltd.16 words
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Miscellaneous1071 1937-07-30 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B. B. C. CALCUTTA 6.0 Me/» (49.10 m.) Time f* on the following wavelength»: TODAY < TRANSMISSION 9 6.26 pm. Time signal. "Ajab-Bichar’ GBH 91. 47 Mc/8 (13.97 m.) A feature programme. GBG 17.19 Mc/8 (16.86 mJ 6.56 Commentary on football match. 7 56 Vocal and instrumental1,071 words
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Miscellaneous713 1937-07-30 12 MELBOURNE PENANG ZHJ VK 2ME 9.59 Mc/s (31.2 m.) (WAVELENGTH— 49JJ metres) TODAY TODAY p.m. P- m 7.00 Signal and programme. 4.20 Opening announcement; 7.05 Recorded variety programme. 520 With the world's fanM’hß orches- 7.30 Children's Hour. 1) Story of Catras liph Stork. 2) Jingles. 3) Rhymes. 6.20 News bulletin713 words
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Article542 1937-07-30 13 Sir Richard Holt And Expense Of New Tonnage A: the first meeting of the Elder Dempster Lines Holdings. Ltd., in Loni Sir Richard Durning Holt. Bart., and Mr. A. C. Tod referred to the im1 r< spects for the company. Sir Richard said the chief problem of542 words
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Article256 1937-07-30 13 S.S. “RANPURA” The P O. liner s.s. “Ranpiva” arrived here yesterday morning with th-* following Malayan passenegrs from London via Ports. For Penang: Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Adeney. Mr. F. W. B. Charles. Mr. J. H. Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fenton and infant. Mr.256 words
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Article49 1937-07-30 13 The s s. Ranchi from Japan, China and Singapore is expected to arrive here at 10 am. tomorrow and will leave for Colombo. Bombay. Aden. Port Said. Malta. Marseilles. Gibraltar. Plymouth and London at 7 pm. the same day. The steamer will work at the wharf.49 words
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Article49 1937-07-30 13 According to a Sydney message the Hamburg-Amerika Line has nought e barque L’ Avenir, which has earned Australian wheat to Europe for years She v ill be used as a training ship for officers The L’Avenir was owned by Captain Gustaf Erikson, of Mariehamn. Finland.49 words
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65 1937-07-30 13 'rhe Dutch Government has decided to present a gold watch to Captain Edward Snowdon, of the Hull steamer Dewsbury and silver cigarette cases to tne chie officer and members of her lifeboat cre w for their heroism on October last in rescuing the crew65 words
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Article384 1937-07-30 13 M.V. ‘KOTA TJANDl’ from Java ports sails today for Belawan, Boston. New York, via Cape of Good Hope. S.S. ‘GLENITNLAS’ from Far East via Singapore-sails today for Colombo, Suez. Port Said. Casablanca, London, Rotterdam. Hamburg Antwerp. S.S. BULAN- for Teluk Anson, Bagan Datoh, Port Swettenham,384 words
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Article337 1937-07-30 13 2.000 SCIENTISTS VISIT TEDDINGTON On the occasion of the annual inspection of the National Physical Laboratory by the general board some 2.000 scientists from all parts of Great Britain met at Teddington to review the work of the laboratory and the advances made during the year. The337 words
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Advertisement368 1937-07-30 13 blue funnel line Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTTNirw (in conjunction with Glen* Shire PHIIXXTTETES k’don, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea July 30 Aug °26 X BARPEDON Mars., L’don, Glasgow Aug. 5 Sept. 2 GLENOGLE Ldon, R’dam, H’burg, Antwerp Middlesborough Aug. 14 Sept. 14 LIVERPOOL SERVICE Liverpool. ANTILOCHUS Havre. Liverpool and Bromborough368 words
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Advertisement287 1937-07-30 13 PRESIDENT LINEP- 1 TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York S.S. PRES. HARRISON Aug. 12 Sept. 8 Sept. 21 S.S. PRES. POLK 4.ug. 26 Sept. 22 Oct. 5 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE. Have you travelled on our New Liners The287 words
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Advertisement760 1937-07-30 13 P&O BRITISH d |NDIA (Incorporated in England.) PORT SWETTENHAIVI, MALACCA SINGAPORE S.S. 'kARAPARA” SAILING SUNDAY, Ist AUGUST CO under Penang Teluk A son Port Swettenham. Ma!- S ,n g apore S/S BULAN July 30 Outwards from u>ndon tor China Japan. •S/S “BURDWAN- XT BRmS r H SN LTD S/S '‘RAWALPINDI”760 words
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Article1227 1937-07-30 14 Programme For Tomorrow Below will be found the full programme for tomorrow, the third day of the Penang Turf Club Autumn Meeting: RACE I—PONIES, Class 2, Division 2, 6 Furlongs. 20 0 TWINKLING EYES 9.07 a.? van Tooren Duval 00 3 LARUT 9.00 h.H. the1,227 words
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463 1937-07-30 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, July ?9. Nai Som Pong (10.6%), the hard-hitting Siamese, caused a sensation at the Happy World stadium tonight by securing a T. K.O. victory over Tiger Flowers (10.0), hitherto undefeated in Singapore, in the seventh round of a463 words
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Article57 1937-07-30 14 AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE The 8 1 2 furlong race for Division “A” of Horese Class IV. scheduled to be run on Saturday July 31 will be run on Monday August 2. The 6 turlongf race for Division 11. of Horses Class 11. scheduled to be run on Monday57 words
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Article42 1937-07-30 14 The president and members of the Amateur Badminton Combine have issued invitations for a garden party in celebration of the third anniversary of the Combine, to be held at “Sea Gate.” Batu Ferringghi at 3.30 p. m. on Sunday.42 words
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Article317 1937-07-30 14 Second Division Soccer MOHAMED SCORES THE ONLY GOAL In a fast game of soccer played yesterday on the Dato Kramat ground, tne Hidayatol Anwar Football Club beat the Malay Recreation Club by the only goal scored tbrougout the game. This was a second division317 words
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Article191 1937-07-30 14 —Reuter. Endeavour's Chances Newport, Rhodes Island, July 30. The races for the America’s Cup will begin on Saturday when Mr. Thomas Sopwith with his Endeavour II will attempt to lift the “Old Mug” worth less than £lOO which British yachtsmen have taken 86 years and have—Reuter. - 191 words
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Article66 1937-07-30 14 —Reuter. London, July 29. The following was the result of the Good wood Cup run at Good wood today over 2 miles. 5 furlongs FEARLESS FOX (Mr. A. Gordon Smith’s) 1 CECIL (Sir Abe Bailey’s) 2 ENFIELD (Mr. Marshall Field's) 3 Six ran. Won—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article85 1937-07-30 14 —Reuter. London, July 29. Middlesex defeated Worcestershire by an innings and one run. Middlesex made 327 (Edrich 78, Hendren 87). Worcestershire were dismissed for 121 (Smith 5 for 25, Gray 5 for 38) and following on. were all out for 205. HANTS v. WARWICK Hampshire defeated Warwickshire—Reuter. - 85 words
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42 1937-07-30 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 30. In a further tie of the women’s doubles championship, played today, Miss B. Humphrey and Mrs. C. A. Whitchurch beat Mrs. C. A. Scott and Mrs. D Hiken 6—l, 6—3.42 words
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Advertisement13 1937-07-30 14 Look To Your Future and CONSULT The MANUFACTURERS LIFE INS! R SNCF CO.13 words
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Advertisement345 1937-07-30 14 Represented in Malaya *>y SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co Ltd. i Supplies obtainable everywtiere k.w.io THE v 'AX A fIS a focal or k “"“t ‘prance 1 VbES jujube* SOLE IMPORTERS SI ML. DA-REYe-Co-Ltd BRITISH MALAYA AND SARAWAK WEMBLEY PARK GATE ADMISSION: 10 CENTS AS USUAL Support Local Enterprises TONIGHT: FRIDAY345 words
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1038 1937-07-30 15 finlearour 11. The Better, But U.S. Defender Is Formidable Newport i R. 1.), July- 23. val here I took part in a very IL; 'i.ii anc instructive race between "u-o Endeavours. Sopttith was at the wheel of the r. and on board her were Sir1,038 words
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Article82 1937-07-30 15 Team To Represent Selangor Malays (From Our Own Correspondent t Kuala Lumpur. July 29. The following will represent the Selangor Malays for the Iskander Cup Challenge round tennis against the Malacca Malays on Saturday. July 31. 1937, at 2.30 p.m. on the Sultan Suleiman Club courts:82 words
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Article, Illustration442 1937-07-30 15 TALKS FOR TWO HOURS New York, July 21. rpOMMY FARR arrived in New York late this afternoon for his world’s heavyweight championship fight with Joe Louis at the Yankee Stadium on August 26. His first visit to America did not create much stir, and those442 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-07-30 15 YOUNG RUMANIAN SKIERS march past King Carol and Crown Prince Michael at a great sports .estival at Bucharest stadium soon after the royal visit to I oland.31 words
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Advertisement318 1937-07-30 15 l again... I II > .J' lhe 1937 l VAUXHALL FOURTEEN Attractively Modern yet quietly dignified and imposing. Improved appearance and Many New Features—LIVELINESS. SMOOTHNESS and COMFORT UNEQUALLED in its class. 1 -w._ The new Vauxhall “14” model has fine, modern lines with a M lj|p graceful rounded Yadiator—better brakes,318 words
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Article122 1937-07-30 16 TIN:- PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot £263.10.0 £262.17.6 LONDON—(3 months) £262.0.0 £_dlo.o SINGAPORE 5129.25 M29J)O BUSINESS DONE PENANG 5129.00 5129.00 BUSINESS DONE Buyers no sellers 25 tons COPRA—(Sundried) 56.05 S 6 BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO 511 00 RUBBER:— LONDON 8 13 16d NEW YORK 18£c(G) 18*c(G» SINGAPORE—Spot 292 c 294 c Aug/Sept122 words
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Article328 1937-07-30 16 Share of tl aenemlnarion unless London. July 30. otherwise stated Yesterday. Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c.. 1944-6* 1122 Funding Loan. 4 p.c.. 1960-90 11°< i War Loan. 34 p.c Com. Union Assce. (Units) 10Prudential Assce “A” Royal Assce. share 10s. pd.) Great Western Rly Ordy Canadian328 words
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Article118 1937-07-30 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 132 53 64 132 53 64 New York 4.972 4 972 Montreal 4.97 ft 4.977 Brussels 29.544 29.56.. Geneva 21.68 21.67. Amsterdam 9.034 9.02,' Milan 94 9 16 94 9 16 Berlin 12.36,* 12.361 Stockholm 19.394 19.39. Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 16.90118 words
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Article119 1937-07-30 16 London. July 29. RUBBER Dull. Spot S'; buyers 8 7 s sellers. August 87 buyers S; sellers. Oct./Dec. 87 buyers 81': sellers. Jan./Mar. 9 buyers 9.V sellers. NEW YORK 18.26 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,746 tons Liverpool 20.036 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. August: £16.15.0. PEPPER119 words
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Article91 1937-07-30 16 KENNEDY CO. RUBBER Buyers Sellers Temerloh 75 80 U. Malacca 2.20 2.27 Utan Simpan 1.70 I.Boc UN:— Ampat 6 3 6 9 B. Selangor 2.10 2.12 c Jelebu 1.00 1.04 r|. Lanjut 26 3 26 9ex Katus 25 9 26 6 Lingui 1.90 2. OOex Lukut 1.05 1.09 Mambau 9091 words
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Article127 1937-07-30 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TINS: Buyers Sellers B. Selangor 2.10 2.15 Hong Fatt 1.30 1.35 Kuchai 1.67 4 1.724 Rahman Hyd. 1.624 1.674 Rantau Ordy. 1.724 1.774 Rantau Pref. 1.721 1.771 Taiping Cons. 2.024 2.05 Bangrin 23 6 24 6 Jelapang 40 9 416 K. Lanjuts 26 0 26 6127 words
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Article25 1937-07-30 16 TIN Singapore 5129.00 Per pkl. Penang $129.00 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 29 12c Per lb. Penang Spot 29 1 2c Per lb.25 words
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Article101 1937-07-30 16 LEAN CO. Tin Buyers Sellers Ampats 61-1 6 6 A. Wengs 1.321 1.37 4 Burma Malays 32 6 33 6 Hitam 40 43 Hong Fatts 1.32 1.35 Jelebus 1.024 1.074 K. Lanjuts 26 0 26 9xd Kramats 70 0 72 0 Laruts 14 6 ***** Pungahs 25 9 26 3cd101 words
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Article185 1937-07-30 16 RI'BBER Bnyers Sellers Eassetts 75 80 B. Lintang 1.32-1 1.371 Bedfords 1.25 1.30 Bentas 1.371 1.421 Brogas 1.021 1.071 Pa jams 2.10 2.20 S. Tukangs 1.321 1.371 Ulu Benuts 45 47J TIN Ampats 6 0 6 6 Ayer Hi tarns 33j9 34 9 Bargrins 24,3 24 9 B.185 words
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Article196 1937-07-30 16 TIN Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 3 6 6 Ayer Hitams 33:9 34|9 Bangrins 24|U 24 74 B. Selangors 2.10 2.15 c Hong Fatts 1.32 1.34 ex Hongkongs 383 3913 ex Jelapangs 40 6 413 Jelebus 1.024 1.05 K. Kamuntings 14 0 14|6c Kamuntings 14’9 15|3ex K. Lanjuts 26196 words
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Advertisement122 1937-07-30 16 TAIPING CONSOLIDATED LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hereby given that a dividend (No. 1) of 7*6% will be paid to all shareholders whose names appear on the register at the close of business on the 18th of August 1937. The dividend will be payable on the 27th122 words
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Advertisement872 1937-07-30 16 BANKS I NEDERLANDSCHE HONG KONG AND HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ, SHANGH AI BAX KIM, N.V. CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kc n (Incorporated in the Netherlands.) The Liability of iq u extent and in manner b NETHERLANDS TRADING Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 oS b SOCIETY.) Colo v Head Office.— HONG Ko\’ P Established872 words
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