Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 December 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section23 1937-12-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE fj/ iST EDITION ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 289. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.23 words
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Article607 1937-12-08 1 15 FOREIGNERS MAKE HEROIC EFFORT TO SAVE REFUGEES May Be Spared Frightful Holocaust CHIANG, WIFE AND DONALD NEARLY SHOT DOWN WHILE ESCAPING BY PLANE X.mking. Dec. 7 —lt is possible that large bodies ol men will be left with the (lune of Mirrender or a fightReuter. - 607 words
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Article412 1937-12-08 1 Sir lan Hamilton's Warning (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 30. Japan is on the road to Singapore and Bengal.” declared General Sir lan Hamilton when he addressed the Royal Scottish Corporation at their dinner in London tonight. Nothing less than a united Europe,” he added,412 words
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Article168 1937-12-08 1 Record Year For Recruiting Th< p, t onnel of the committee to inquire nto the general administration of 1 nt -rial Army, the appointment of A recast by the War Secretary 1 Jwrti ,t ago when he outlined measures -o in* la, en to recognise the full status168 words
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Article72 1937-12-08 1 'H i<>iius reaching us have, suppig of dictionaries, qiu sted to noth that iu> atums can be accepted. '•'l I» held a reasonable time '■Leis ichose reservations were i< to yesterday morning, but ippluutum is advised by have kept the necessary •Ist. entire coupons. 1 no back numbers72 words
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Article27 1937-12-08 1 Reuter. 1 iiii reached London yesterday vinp prominent members of the olony. Yesterday he conversed hida. He intends to make an Mi. Fklen. Reuter.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article168 1937-12-08 1 —Reuter. India Buys After Fixing London, Dec. 7 Surprise was expressed on all sides this afternoon when the price of silver only showed a small rise against a one farthing to three farthing jump which the market expected earlier. It is understood that the price would have risen.—Reuter. - 168 words
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Article151 1937-12-08 1 F.M.S. Engineer Seeks A Separation i Krom Our Own Correspondent, i London. Dec. 7. The Watford magistrates adjourned hearing of the application by Mr. J. S. Whittaker, an F.M.S. engineer, for a separation order from his \tfife. Bessie Whittaker. Counsel alleged tnat the wife had been151 words
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Article, Illustration56 1937-12-08 1 From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 7. Mr. H. W. Raper is a patient in a Beaconsfield nursing home. He is sinking very, rapidly and death is only a matter of houFs. Mr. Raper was the managing director he Great Eastern Life Assurance Co.. lAd.56 words
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Article112 1937-12-08 1 —Reuter. M. Maisky Lashes Rebel Leader M. Maisky’ speaking at a meeting of the non-intervention committee strongly criticised Franco’s reply regarding the Cadiz radio declaration. After describing the Spanish Government’s reply as satisfactory M. Maisky said Franco's reply was ’’vague, unclear o.nd ambiguous while his—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article62 1937-12-08 1 Reuter. Hnge Building Plan To Start Immediately Washington. Dec. 7. It is authoritatively learned that the Maritime Commission is ready to start within a fortnight a multi-million dollar programme to rehabilitate the Merchant Marine. An official said bids would be asked for $20.000.00T worth of construction includingReuter. - 62 words
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Advertisement10 1937-12-08 1 H. TOKISATSU artistic PHOTOGRAPHERS Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772.10 words
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Advertisement136 1937-12-08 1 SPECIAL AIK MAIL PHOTOS ARRIVING Twice A Week Now On View At Our SHOW WINDOWS 10 cts. per copy. z irTkei* £rom l I ii sthe v t Ik BEST Bttv OU can W our I 11 u I Nowhere will you purchase Beef of such outstanding ft fa I136 words
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Article292 1937-12-08 2 400 EXPERIMENTS DURING YEAR The fight against malaria goes on unabated and the Malaria Research Unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has continued its experimental work, more especially investigation into the mechanism of the action of antimalarial drugs and compounds About292 words
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92 1937-12-08 2 Opening By Governor On Dee. I I The new Anglo-Chinese School at Westlards will be opened on Lecember 11 at 10 am. by His Ex?el’ency the Governor. Patrons and friends are kindly requested to be on the grounds before 9.30 a.m. No traffic on WestlanJs92 words
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355 1937-12-08 2 English Speaking Chinese One Of Three Arrested POLICE ALLEGE THEY ARE BAD CHARACTERS THE Penang bombing outrage which occurred at the Fun and Frolic Park on Saturday night with fatal result to one Chinese and severe injuries to others, was recounted in the355 words
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58 1937-12-08 2 Chinese Fined S 3 For wilfully discharging his air-gun on a public road at Tanjong Bungah. Penang. a Chinese Ooi Cheng Ean. was fined $3. in default, six days’ imprisonment by Mr. Lim Cheng Ean the additional magistrate Penang, yesterday. The defendant a58 words
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1117 1937-12-08 2 Following are contributions received up-to-date towards the China Distress Relief Fund: Previously acknowledged Straits $385.162.44. Chinese Coolies of Weld Quay (3rd Done tion Chinese $657) 5331.79; OverseaCi. in ese of Nie Loong. Pak Khong Lean Jl5O ‘2o’ Oversea-Chinese of Koe Sabah, Haad Yai1,117 words
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Article216 1937-12-08 2 Evacuated Rich Men Of Shanghai (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 7. The Messageries Maritimes liner Aramis. which arrived at Singapore yesterday on her way from Shanghai to Marseilles, was a veritable treasure ship on the ShanghaiHong Kong section of the voyage. Among the passengers she216 words
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Article99 1937-12-08 2 This evening et the “Waterfall’s” from 5.30 p.m. tn 7.30 p.m.:— March Grove House. Hume. Overture L’Amour Au Village. Bouillon. Selection The Beauty Spot. Tate Intermezzo Anona Grey. Fox Tro| The King’s Navee. Hall From the Associated British Corporation Film Music, Hath Charms. TOMORROW Tomorrow at the “Esplanade”99 words
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Advertisement152 1937-12-08 2 What Tree Goes Into A Tin The whole year’s crop of one chocolate tree, with all its sun-fed nourishment, goes into a single 1 lb. tin of Bournville Cocoa from Cadburys. PERFECT FITNESS The cause of Moodiness, Poor Coat, Lost Appetite, Listlessness, Itching, Scratching. Hair Shedding,’ etc., is over-heated blood.152 words
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Advertisement92 1937-12-08 2 f J A o nA b'w. ~J|II II B B fl 1 B J SB I V o **lfl 1 J Ii I P I BI J[ fl|| B B flffl H 'SbIIiRI Ss i 3 Si II BOURJOIS SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO. iiwmmbwiii JiamiiTrariMmrxwmnrirTwririMMWiiMiiniiriiia iinir iiwu ~_au KSB9HSI steel BuLt92 words
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581 1937-12-08 3 Chinese Leaving Nothing For Japanese Shanghai, Dec. 7. ammunition «lumps, gas- ~er<><lr<>nTe hangers and w < i v svstcmatically des!lX s Chinese def-endens of l,i< h is about to fall to mi the first time in its l set lire to them r out581 words
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Article659 1937-12-08 3 Foreign Helpers Thanked For Financial Other Aid Shanghai, Dec. 3. THAT the Chinese people are deeply grateful to their foreign friends for timely financial and other aid given to unfortunate Chinese refugees rendered destitute by the hostilities, was declared in a radio address by Mrs. D. K.659 words
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Article, Illustration40 1937-12-08 3 YEOH— KHOO. The wedding took place oil Monday at the Chinese Town Hall. Penang, between Mr. Yeolu Swee Guan/, of Taiping, and Miss Khoo Kim Saik, eldest daughter of Mr. Khoo Soo Jin of Messrs. K. Lee San, Penang.40 words
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Article115 1937-12-08 3 For Settlement Outrage The Japanese Consul-General hag sent a written apology’ to the Chairman of the Municipal Council in connection with the raid on the Great Eastern Hotel. The Consul-General states the incident occurred without his knowledge and steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence of the115 words
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Article131 1937-12-08 3 —Reuter. More Questions In House Of Commons New War Office policy of reducing the age of those holding high command led Lieut.-Commander Fletcher to ask Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons today if this policy will be extended to the Navy and the Royal Air—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article145 1937-12-08 3 It is only when they go on holiday that people realise how thin thev really are. How uncomfortable they feel- men and tcomen —in their bathing costumes on the beach. No wonder people stare at them. And how they envy the perfectly develooed man and woman,145 words
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83 1937-12-08 3 Reuter. I. S. arning Washington, Dec 7.—Mr. Sumner Welles, Under-Secretary of State, declared that any attempt on the part of nonAmerican Powers to exert force on their political and material influence on the American continent would immediately be a matter of the gravest concernReuter. - 83 words
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275 1937-12-08 3 —Reuter Mr. Reginald McKenna Says “No” London, Dec. 7. Business circles express concern whether the increased unemployment in Britain signify that Britain is becoming involved in a trade recession which is troubling the United States. An analysis figures shows that the fall .n employment—Reuter - 275 words
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73 1937-12-08 3 —Reuter. New York, Dec. 7 —The charge against the late Mr Andrew Mellon of avoiding payment of tax has oeen completely expunged by the action of the Government in over ruling a major portion of the Federal Income-Tax Board’s claim of $3,000,000 against—Reuter. - 73 words
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Advertisement85 1937-12-08 3 HUA HIN-ON-SEA Siam Premier Sea-side Resort. Play where you’ll enjoy most RO\ \L STATE RAILWAYS OF SIAM. CROMPTON CEILING FANS H\S OF SILENT PERFECTION. ’«liability and efficiency of Crompton hans are suit of a unique experience of electric motor Macture and more than thirty years gradual ’vcnient in fan design.85 words
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Advertisement510 1937-12-08 3 BILIOUSNESS Some forms of stomach trouble are really serious, some are very painful and some are simply ihstressing. Biliousness w distressing because it makes you f<ei no good for anvthing work or play, eating or drinking. Miss I). B. G. endured such misery before she found relief. For three years,"510 words
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1259 1937-12-08 4 PROGRESS SUCCESSES IN SPORT AND STUDIES Student In War Front THAT excellent progress has been made by the school <hiring the past three years, was one of the points stressed in the. Annual Report of Stamford School, Penang. Mr. Al. S. R. Ambrose, Headmaster, reveals that1,259 words
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Article336 1937-12-08 4 A Desirable And Indispensable Habit Betel chewing “which is often regarded as an unclean habit” is advocated as “a necessity both from personal and social hygienic point of view” by a writer in the Pathfinder, the journal of the Jaffnese Cooperative Society in Kuala Lumpur. “The336 words
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Article418 1937-12-08 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. R. Albuquerque, Postmaster, Tapah is at present in Ipoh on relief duty. Mr. M. T. Assomull, J.P., managing proprietor of Messrs. Wassiamull Assomull Co., who had been on a business visit to Japan has returned to Penang. 4= The Assumption School, Butterworth will be holding their Annual418 words
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Article228 1937-12-08 4 Holidaying In Singapore From Our Own Correspondent. I Singapore, Dec 7 Holidaying in Singapore since Nov. 22. the Sultan of Selangor celebrated Hari Raya Puasa in simple style at his temporary seaside residence in Katong on Sunday. His Highness, who is accompanied by his private secretary, Dato228 words
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Article245 1937-12-08 4 Millionaire Who Likes “Queer” Things There must be something good in a Chinese dish if a man with millions of dollars at his disposal and has travelled half the globe likes to taste it. This man is none other than Mr. A. L. Wenner-Gren,245 words
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Article51 1937-12-08 4 The following further donations are gratefully acknowledged by the Chinese Committee: Previously acknowledged 5764.00 The Nanodaya Buddhist Association. 5.00 Foochow Hoay Kuan 2.00 Han Kang Keok Lam Kongsor 2.00 Asiatic Staff of Sime. Darby Co.. Ltd. 8.00 Lu Gi Hong 2.00 Choong Shan School Union 2.00 Total51 words
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Advertisement342 1937-12-08 4 Jfchfe. I u* j I I MILLIONS THRILLED BY MODERNIZED TOOTH PASTE I’EI’SODEXT alone of all tooth pastes contain*I Hill M! Millions long denied the thrill of loveh. brilliant teeth are finding it again >*ith IRII M. (>nc<- vou change to this modernized tooth paste you bid goodbye to dull,342 words
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745 1937-12-08 5 War Strikes Blow At Film Industry PROGRESS OF A NEW ART RUDELY CHECKED There is no room today for any of the trivialities of life in war-stricken China. Her whole being is concentrated upon resisting the invader and attempting, so far as may be,745 words
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Article681 1937-12-08 5 U.S. GIRL’S TWO months of terror years ago .Miss Marjorie Lew Kay. .< 21 -yt ar-old daughter of Lew riner Chinese consul to Seattle, ‘or China to study the literature of her ancestors at Li’ignan v r-ity ii Canton. hist had completed her freshman University of Washington,681 words
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313 1937-12-08 5 READY TO SAIL AT SHORT NOTICE Los Angeles: Gen. Russell Hearn, former adviser to the mte Manchurian warlord. Marshal Chang Tso-lin. told the press here that he was greatly disappointed by his inability to raise sufficient funds to transport a volunteer brigade io China.313 words
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Article582 1937-12-08 5 Tragic Accident In Hong Kong Hong Kong. Dee. 3. The accidental inclusion of part of a live shell in belongings hurriedly packed by two Europeans in a shell-torn house in Shanghai is believed by the police to be the cause of the explosion at 65 Fuk582 words
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Advertisement256 1937-12-08 5 GUARANTEED «-•STRENGTH I When occasion requires such specially strong carbolic soap you want to be safe—ou wanC to be You can rely with confidence on Calvert’s Medical Soap. People who have used it for years will tell you so, too. ERT’S 20% CARBOLIC MEDICAL SOAP TRIAVEEKIA SERVICE EASTBOUND FROM OCTOBER256 words
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Article1018 1937-12-08 6 Relationship Stressed By Tropical Medicine School Hvgieiie. the danger of fever being carried by mosquitoes in aeroplanes and the use of oils to kili larvae, have been studied carefully by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The School’s annual report, which has just1,018 words
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54 1937-12-08 6 A telegram has been received by the Chinese Recreation Club Penang from the manager of the Burma Soccer Team. Mr. Maung Maung Khin, saying that owing to lack of time they are cutting short their tour and will not be able to play in54 words
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Article146 1937-12-08 6 •The Biology of Bed-Bugs” gets a full page in the annual report of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine It refers to the relative values of man. mouse and fowd as “experimental hosts” for the bed-bug. But, we humans are reassured146 words
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Article130 1937-12-08 6 After Kruschen different <>irl A mother writes; j.- 1r eighteen year <>i. f breakdown. After doctx weeks, she didn’t seem provement. She .still had fits of the blues So e,. Krusehen Salts teaspoontul in hot wat, morning. In les, than spells had stopped and she better130 words
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Miscellaneous441 1937-12-08 6 Packed At Every Screening During «V jpp jk W h RO x AL 6.30 Tonight Last Night 9,30 Film Co Production The Best Comical Cantonese Talkie Ever Filmed T .41 p.m. only “SJLLY MAN’S LLCK" Positively The East Show of The Who.e T u-ja-v Serial of the Greatest Animal Thriller441 words
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Miscellaneous183 1937-12-08 6 WEMBLEY PARK TONIGHT Wednesday. Bth December, 1937 LADIES’ GVEST NIGHT STAR OPER A “Rashia Sale”. A grand Javanese Story With Javanese Co><umes and Music. See the Srimpi Dance of the Javanese. COME EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH. SHANGHAI THEATRICAL TROUPS “Choo Peng Suah”. Drawing Bumper Crowds Nightly. TALKIES t “Freighters183 words
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Miscellaneous211 1937-12-08 6 TIB ■■■■■■■■■■■«■BoanKas a Bf 1 BOTH SHOWS PACKED TO THE El 1.l ESI CAPACITY QUEEN’S (OPERATED CONTROLLED BY KENG HU AT FILM Co 6.15 TONIGHT 9.M1 Paramount’s Greatest Sensation In I nun ‘High Wide Handsome «ml’ n' lt V* Cilk I WITH Irene DUNNE Dorothy LAMOI K RANDOLPH SCOTT. AKIM211 words
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1002 1937-12-08 7 ALLEGED ‘DREAM TALK’ AND ‘UNSIGNED CONFESSION’ Philadelphia. ■Xi IA I’» ITAXTS of this great industrial citv, hundreds of whom are followers of the “Brotherly Love,’’ movement founded by William Penn, the English Quaker, have been staggered bv the latest developments concerning the fate1,002 words
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Article145 1937-12-08 7 “’Blue Blood” Charge By Critics New York. Exemption of Mr. Ernest Simpson, divorced husband of the Duchess of Windsor, and Mrs. Mary Kirk Raffray from the marriage laws of Connecticut was scathingly criticised recently. “Blue blood is better than red blood in the eyes of Connecticut justice.” That145 words
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Article, Illustration55 1937-12-08 7 REVEALING HER SECRET WEDDING, Mary Lee Williams, cbove, of Chilhowee, near Kansas City, U.S.A., discovered she had mariied Ben Yogum, her brother. They were separated as ch:’'lren when they were adopted by different families from am orphan». and met aga.'jt when Ben went to work on55 words
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Article490 1937-12-08 7 •A “MURDER.” SAYS- WIDOW London, Nov. 29. After six days’ continuous investigation, police and Admiralty olheiais are stih baffled by the secret of the sealed cabin cn board the aircraft carrier Furious. But Mrs. Frank Marples, widow of the man who met his deatn in tne490 words
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Article543 1937-12-08 7 £5,000 SLANDER SUIT JJANK clerks’ right to marry came be- fore the Court of Sessions. Edinburgh, last week in a slander action. William Edward Notman, a clerk, of Terregles Avenue. Glasgow, sued his former employers, the Commercial Bank of Scotland. Ltd., for £5,000 damages. Loid543 words
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Article76 1937-12-08 7 Capt. C.S. Sandford, formerly Captain-in-Charge, Ceylon, who has commanded the new cruiser Aurora for the past three months, has been transferred to the Cairo which is to gd into reserve at the Nore. The Aurora has been commissioned for service as the ship of the76 words
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Advertisement504 1937-12-08 7 ,phrany?<saftfie u „-j Office 12 Bish °p street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 witl extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. «jaxapore Office t Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel: “Times” Singapu>e. < o <a I uinpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 368-». Mb )fic« s Brewster Road. Phone 268. }j>n<lon Office 40, 43,504 words
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Advertisement337 1937-12-08 7 Arrived Arrived DECCA RECORDS BY DICK POWELL FROM HIS FILM ‘THE SINGING MARINE’* F 6478 I KNOW NOW ’CAUSE MY BABY SAYS IT’S SO F 6479 SONG OF THE MARINES YOU CAN T RUN AWAY FROM LOVE TONIGHT. (Sung by Dick Powell himself) Price $l.OO each. Obtainable at T.M.A. MUSIC337 words
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Advertisement15 1937-12-08 7 FRIGIDAIRE reduces operation costs Paterson, Simons Co. Ltd. OV/ILTINE’ TONIC FOOD BEVERAGE Jhe Supreme, (Night-Cap15 words
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Advertisement342 1937-12-08 7 /SUPREMACY\ THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons why you should choose THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD.p to look after your msurance needs. Point... n Every assistance is given to enable prompt Payment oj Claims to be made. Advice is given to alt policy342 words
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Article600 1937-12-08 8 WHEN discussing the invasion of China by Japan, it may seem a little late to talk of a pacific solution within the scope of that have already been sundered by military action, and a “common effort” by peaceful nations indicates the possibility of interminable discussions while the victim600 words
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Article89 1937-12-08 8 On Way To Alor Star His Excellency the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas arrived at the Penang Airport, by the’ Westbound Imperial Airways liner, at 10.31 a.m. and resumed his flight about three-quarters of an nour later tor Alor Star. At the Alor Star Aerodrome His Excellency was89 words
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Article112 1937-12-08 8 By K.L.M. Plane This Morning The Hon. Mr. A. M. Goodman, Resident Councillor, Penang, left by K.L.M. plane this morning for England on six months’ furlough. The Westbound plane arrived at the aerodrome at about 8.30 and took off at ».09 a.m. for England via Bangkok. Mr.112 words
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Article80 1937-12-08 8 —Reuter. Arrives In Barcelona Just After Deadly Raid Barcelona, Dec. 7. —Planes raided Barcelona and environs this afternoon. No bombs dropped in the centre of the town but it is reported that some fell in the suburbs. The death-roll hitherto is estimated at between fifty and—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article114 1937-12-08 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. Dec. 7. Veerappan, a former student of the Anglo-Chinese School, Ipoh, is claimed to be the only Malayan Indian to fight in the Spanish war. After Charterhouse and Cambridge, he went to Spain and joined the Government’s air train ng centre114 words
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Article598 1937-12-08 8 Penang Still Yearning i or Stillness of the Night —Terrible Effect of Phons What ih Oyster Test Revealed LACKING the dogma of a leader writer and the audacity of a rejMjrter, I cannot asseverate that Penang is the nosiest place in the World. There are quite a598 words
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Article327 1937-12-08 8 Unwilling To Talk ‘Before I say anything I want to make I myself clear that I will not make any public statement, nor answer questions pertaining to politics. I am on my way to I fill the appointment of Japanese Ambassador to Germany, and for no327 words
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Article130 1937-12-08 8 Estimate OF £3,761 Millions Sir Robert Kindersley contributes to th* current issue of the Economic Journal hicustomary annual survey of British oversea investments. He estimates the total of United Kingdom investments abroad at the end of 1936 as 13,764, 000,000 against £3,788,000,000 the year before. He puts130 words
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Advertisement207 1937-12-08 8 t 1 W W ML.t '1 >S lh i 4 gg »„x- g, [jgJEjM© AGENTS John Little Co., Ltd., Penang, (Incorporated in England). Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. CHOOSE YOUR XMAS PRESENTS from the wide range of latest JEWELLERS SILVER, E. P. CRYSTAL WARE AT THE Oriental Gem Stores Manufacturing207 words
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Advertisement48 1937-12-08 8 LANGENBACH’S FAMOUS RED SPARKLING HOCK THE-MARK OF QUALITY! •NUELUNGEN.IUONK» A FAVOURITE OF YOUR LADY FOLKS AND SO BE SURE TO HAVE A BOTTLE HANDY AT YOUR HOME. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL THE LEAJMNG DEALERS Or From The AGENTS Henry Waugh Co. t Ltd. PENANG. Singapore, Ipoh and Koala Lumpor.48 words
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Advertisement36 1937-12-08 8 COMING Ten gripping stories- ot pirate adventure, st i gold, buried treasure <■ o sudden death. Don't miss a single one of the strange wild sto rics in The Truth About Pirates Starting soon in Sunday Gazette36 words
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161 1937-12-08 9 Finals At Singapore From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec 7 S. Samuel, the Selangor badminton •x. zard,” is Malaya’s first official cham r Today, in the men's singles final of Malayan championships, run for the jr M time, he defeated Seah Eng Hee, one of161 words
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490 1937-12-08 9 Sentenced In Singapore To Six Months’ Prison MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE, COUNSEL ALLEGES (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 7. Judgment was reserved in the Court of Appeal by the three judges, Justices a’Beckett Terrell, Whitley and Howes, today in the appeal of Charles Arthur Ross,490 words
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Article269 1937-12-08 9 ,—Reuter. Shock For Light Blues London, Dec. 8. At Twickenham, a crowd of 40,000. including His Majesty the King, saw Oxford, in surprising form, defeat Cambridge by 17 po.nts to 4 in the Inter-Varsity rugby match—their first victory since 1934. Although they appeared to be the lighter and,—Reuter. - 269 words
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Article24 1937-12-08 9 T/ie Senior Executive Engineer, Kuala Kanysar, states that, many to floods. the Blanja Bridge mill be closed fod traffic till further notice.24 words
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64 1937-12-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. Chinese leaders in Singapore are holding a memorial service today in honour of the Chinese who hurled a bomb at the Japanese troops during the victory parade on Dec. 3, and who was shot dead. The spacious hall64 words
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Article172 1937-12-08 9 Wrestler .Will Make £lO,OOO In 2 Months From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 7. Pr.ncess Baba and her husband win leave foj America on December 16, Bob t > fulfil wrestling engagements which will bring in £lO,OOO in two months. c.e. c -.as accepted a172 words
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Article108 1937-12-08 9 Tamil Woman’s Loss Reported To Police Cash and jewellery to the total value of $1,700 are reported to have been lost from a house in Muda Lane. Penang. The owner of the property, an aged Tamil woman, a money-lender, stated that t was her savings for over108 words
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Article117 1937-12-08 9 A Penang hockey state trial will be played on Monday, December 13 on the Esplanade at 5.15 p.m. After the match the team to play Selangor and Singapore on Saturday and Sunday, December 18 and 19 respectively, will be selected. Colours: Abdul Kareem; W’ee Chong Ghee and117 words
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Advertisement195 1937-12-08 9 E. O. HOTEL, PENANG TONIGHT, Tomorrow Saturday Next. DINNER DANCES XMAS NEW YEAR PROGRAMME. XMAS EVE SPECIAL DINNER Friday, 24t* December DANCE DINNER $3 Extension to 1 a.m. MAS DAY XMAS DINNER, MUSIC Saturday, 25U> Dtwniber DANCING DINNER SS SUNDAY? ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 2« th I>wflrd*r 9 15 pjn. to U195 words
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Advertisement160 1937-12-08 9 PANTIE ci,idles “PER-FIT”.. BY HICKORY HERE’S THE NEW J^ T run-proof Lostex girdle \f<\\ or pantie-girdle that stretches t h i s way and t h h a t to assure &ft >* "PER-FIT" fit and comfort during every moment of a busy doy. Soft yet Firm control in either160 words
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Article948 1937-12-08 10 He Refuses To Come Back For More Punishment ECONOMIC PITFALLS FOR DICTATORS In their weekly report on the London rubber market dated Nov. 29, Hecht, Levis and Kahn, Ltd., write. Up till three or four weeks ago there was some hope that the Government engendered948 words
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Article212 1937-12-08 10 The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics, S.S. F.M.S., Penang, during the period Nov 29 to Dec 4. 1937, inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library. Government Building, Penang. Application may be maue by members of the public212 words
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Article237 1937-12-08 10 P. O. LINER IN COLLISION Dense Fog Off The Nore London, Nov. 28. For the seventh day in succession large areas of Great Britain were fog-bound during Friday night and the early part of yesterday. Last night the fog had cleared throughout the whole of the country. According to the237 words
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Article40 1937-12-08 10 Information has been received by telegraph that 769 state-aided labourers will arrive tomorrow by ss. “Rajula.” It is expected that 252 will be sent to Pulau Jerejak and the balance will proceed to Port Swettenham for quarantine there40 words
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Article137 1937-12-08 10 The Secretary of Austfial Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the month of November. Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd. (Karangan): Hours run 562; cubic yards treated 118,000; total piculs 297; nett value $16,632. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd.: Hours run 644;137 words
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Article39 1937-12-08 10 Outputs for the month of November: lb. United Patani 291,641 Malakoff 196,700 Taiping 122.360 Sungei Batu 72,200 Windsor 32,386 Foothills 38.800 Kuala .Muda 258,424 Vai d’Or 38,010 Gadek 57,000 Kuala Sidim 94,175 Bassett 29,805 Bertam Cons. 317,00039 words
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Advertisement168 1937-12-08 10 fu. aS». HAVE ENGLISH FOR TEA TO-DAY You can taste the true flavour of fresh fruit at its best in this delicious jam—the fruit used is actually grown in Chivers own orchards. You’ll be proud to give your family and guests this high quality jam. INSIST ON CHIVERS JAMS CHIVERS168 words
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Article, Illustration221 1937-12-08 11 MR. LESLIE HORE-BELISHA. Britain's Secretary lor War. is not giving the clenched fist salute of the Spanish loyalists to these Italian ex-servicemen, but is merely illustrating a point with his usual force. V TLSMAKE BOMBERS. At work on a section of the latest type of221 words
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425 1937-12-08 12 Indignation Expressed IL M.P. s M. P.s were indignant when the\ leir, I cently the 8.8. C. had broadcast X a /i Xl > in the course of a lesson to school children 1 It happened at a time when the 8.8. C b425 words
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144 1937-12-08 12 The British Broadcasting Corporation is faced by a social problem that has not previously arisen. The problem affects the private lives of its staff. It arises from matrimonial proceedings in which certain members of the staff are involved. What is to be the attitude of144 words
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Article135 1937-12-08 12 Latest Venture By Colombo Station Educationists welcome the Colombo Broadcasting Station’s latest venture to provide students sitting for the London Matriculation and the Senior Cambridge examinations with revision courses in some of the more important subjects. These courses wall moke no pretence to being either complete or135 words
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Article326 1937-12-08 12 Latest rimes Of I Posting I AD< MAIL: I A mad for Kuala Lumpur and Stanß». I by Malayan Internal Air Service» 1 I at 2 p.m. tomorrow. I A mail foi Java and Southern Suit. I via Singapore and thence by K I.y 7? I326 words
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Article117 1937-12-08 12 By arrangement with th r. <- tension Telegraph CO and New Year Foieign Grn’ grams to all places (ex which the D i ly Letter to in operation, will be wcei Telegrapl Offi and Federated Malaj period from Dec. 14. 193« inclusive. .rIn the case of XLT117 words
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Miscellaneous2373 1937-12-08 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B B. C. BERLIN MELBOURNE PENANG—ZHJ l5 2O Mc/g l 9 7 m VK2ME 9.59 Mcs (31.2 m.) ZHJ 6.0« Me s (49.3 m.) f/ fvllounuu wW» D N W-54 MC/ TODAY TODAY m O. Ue /üßowt.y Mp B m p m TRANSMISSION 2 DJQ 15.28 Mc/e2,373 words
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Miscellaneous17 1937-12-08 12 TIDE I AI!LI. rODAI LO« HIGH 32 tomokk 0 10.10 3.06 a.m. 1() !0 p 3.56 p.m.17 words
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498 1937-12-08 13 High-Speed Oil Engine As Power Unit EI I.CTRO-MAC.XKTIC slip couplings for ships propelled by geared oil engines formed the subject of tper by Messrs. G. L. G. Metz and Nils Ericson, read e the Instil me of Marine Engineers recently. ii of the paper it498 words
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Article805 1937-12-08 13 S.S ‘X.\RB \l).\' arrives to<lav from Calcutta, sailing same day for Singapore. Samarang. ~nd. Wellington, Lyttleton, 1 rimaru. Dunedin and Bluff. SS- ‘KUTSAXG’ arrives todax from Calcutta, sailing same day for Singapore. Hong Kong, Kobe and Osaka. M.\ ‘GLENGARRY’arrives from l"ar East via Singapore, sailing805 words
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Advertisement539 1937-12-08 13 ■blue funnel line H V-.M-I*. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leaves Due (in conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London !;Y L’don. R’dam, H'burg, Antwerp and Middlesborough. Dec. 8 Jan 8 MNON Mars., L’don, R’dam. H’burg Glasgow Dec. 10 Jan. 5 B L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea Dec 16 Jan 12539 words
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Advertisement119 1937-12-08 13 PRESIDENT EINERTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York S.S. PRES. POLK Dec. 17 Jan. 12 Jan. 25 S.S. PRES. PIERCE Dec. 30 Jan 26 Feb. 8 S.S. PRES. VAN BUREN Jan. 13 Feb. 9 Feb. 22 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en route. PACIFIC SERVICE.119 words
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Advertisement803 1937-12-08 13 P A O BRITIS^H d |NDIA (Incorporated tn England. > PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S.S. -RAJI LU SAILING THI RSDAY, 9th DECEMBER Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with H>« Majetty’» Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. Shanghai for loading only, outwards803 words
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Article, Illustration2264 1937-12-08 14 PUBLIC WANTS TO SEE CHARACTER ART OF GAME MAINTAINED London, Dec. 28. Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. Rait Kerr, secretary of M. C. in his annual speech to county secretaries at Lord s yesterday declared that the public wanted to see the character and art of2,264 words
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Advertisement279 1937-12-08 14 RRk I ----and J °f course Hits of FREE! A jar of Sailor Savour» lop labels s Exchange PiCTe’s a difference about Skippers your labels with your that has made them world famous usual dealer or at the p or every little fish is sneciallv local office of Henry Waugh279 words
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Article, Illustration1125 1937-12-08 15 The English Racing Season In Review NO IDOLS BUT MANY GOOD FAVOURITES London: There are a number of reasons *why a racing season m ay be well remembered, and with a great many people good hick in speculation will serve to make a particular1,125 words
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Article, Illustration332 1937-12-08 15 E. Smith 78 81 97 576 832 R. Perryman 78 64 64 336 542 M. Beary 68 58 66 355 547 P. Beasley 66 57 53 245 421 T. Weston 52 66 49 410 577 T. Lowrey 52 57 61 367 537 P. Maher 50332 words
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Article131 1937-12-08 15 A Player’s Recovery A collection taken at a Rugby match between Exeter and Bath, at Exeter brought to light an astonishing story of a player who broke his neck in a game three years ago and was cured after being suspended in a rigid position131 words
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Advertisement21 1937-12-08 15 THE EVOLUTION OF A PROVED SUCCESS Jfarf n UNIVERSAL GARS LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG !POH WEARNE BROS., LIT) Kuala Lumpur—Malacca —Seremban —Muar.21 words
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Miscellaneous24 1937-12-08 15 I ’(it Xo" Find” for Scotch man J- MILLAR ATT 'fr- USST.' F Q. FOR Yt f LOST ■dSfe W£ni /«MH** I 1_ ———J24 words
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Article112 1937-12-08 16 TIN:- PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot) £l9B 0 0 n LONDON—(3 months) £197 5 0 194 ft? ft? SINGAPORE $96.75 FENANG $96.75 596 BUSINESS DONE Buyers no sellers Buyers no sellers COPRA—(Sundried) 4.65 J < •«> BLACK PEPPER 9 00 9 Oe RUBBER:- TAd NEW YORK 15ftc(G) 15 *'~< G) SINGAPORE—Spot112 words
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Article338 1937-12-08 16 Share of fl aenemlnatron unresa Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated 1141 Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 ill J i Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 101 War Loan, 3} p.c Com Union Assce. (Units) Prudential Assce. "A” Royal Assce. share 10s pd.) Great Western Rly Ordy Canadian Pacific338 words
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Article116 1937-12-08 16 v ondon on Previously Latest I'nns 147 564 147 564 New York ,4.99 ft 5.00 Montreal 4.99« 4.99? Brussels 29.411 29.401 Geneva 21.60} 21.601 Amsterdam 8.98 8.98 ft Milan 94 M 95 Berlin 12.401 12.40} Stockholm 19.401 19.401 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo if 19 90 19.90 Vienna 26$116 words
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Article79 1937-12-08 16 KENNEDY CO. RUBBER: Buyers Sailers Mentakab 4 Batu Selangor i- 65 Hong Fatt 3 12 Hongkong Tin 25 9 26 9c Kampong Lanjut 23|0 24_0 Klang 145 1 50c l2lO Kuchai Ordy. 160 LaTut 120 12 1« Rantau Pref. J -5« Rantau Ordy. 1 55 Raw'ang Conces. 24 3 25,079 words
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Article211 1937-12-08 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. j Buyers Sellers B&tu Selangor' 1.65 H<&ng Fatt i 112 1-1» Kuchai Lukut Puteh A A' 33 130 Rantau Pref. 1.50 1.55 Sungei Luas 1.70 1.75 Suugei Ways 2.55 2.65 Taiping Cons. 1.75 1-80 Talam 1 50 1 60 Ayer Hitam 27 0 28 0 Bangrin211 words
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Article283 1937-12-08 16 Buying Towards The Close New York, Dec. 7.—A mildly weak opening again failed to attract a following, with volume developing only on an advance at the close. Market action therefore continues to offer further evidence of a technical nature that the underlying trend is apparently still upward. The283 words
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Article22 1937-12-08 16 TIN Siiiga|x>re $96.25 Per pkl. Penang $96.25 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore S(M>t 25c Per II Penang Spot 25c Per lb.22 words
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Article172 1937-12-08 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.47 J 1.55 Ayer Panas 1.42} 1.50 Bassetts 60 .65 Batu Lintang 1.12 i 1.17} Bedfords 1.07} 1.12} Bentas 1.12’. 1.17} Brogas -85 .90 Mentakabs -42 A .47} Malaka Pindas 1.35. 1.42} Nyalas -92 A 1.02} Pa jams 1.97} 2.07} Sungei Tukangs 1.17} 1.22}172 words
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Article124 1937-12-08 16 London, Dec. 8. RUBBER Dull.— London 72 buyers 7} sellers Jan./Mar. 7ft buyers 7ft sellers April/June 7ft buyers 7g sellers July/Sept. 72 buyers 73 sellers NEW YORK 15.40 cts. United Kinsrcom Stocks London 34,359 tons Liverpool 21,225 tons COPRA Straits S D. Rotterdam. (Dec.) £l4. 5. 0124 words
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Article132 1937-12-08 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Buyers Sellprs Ampats 4 9 5’3 B. Selangors 1.67} 1.72} Hong Fatts 1.16 1.18 Kramats 120 126 K. Kampars 14 10} 15|6 Kuchais 1.60 1.65 Pungahs 2210 22’6 Putehs 1.25 1.30 Rantau Prefs. 1.50 1.55 Raubs 4.00 4.25 Rahmans 1.40 1.45 R. T. Fields B|7} 9;l‘ Rawang132 words
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Advertisement13 1937-12-08 16 ®PINANG GAZETTE “CORONATION DICTIONARY” COUPON Xante 4 aa i OAN CA _> I 8i12|3713 words
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Advertisement24 1937-12-08 16 POSITION VACANT "Wanted Chinese salesman with good knowledge of building materials and estate supplies. Excellent prospects. Apply to Box No. 182 c/o Pinang Gazette.24 words
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Advertisement694 1937-12-08 16 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, UHB MERCANTILE BANr LTD. OF !NDIA, LTD (■/«wrporated in Brituh India) (-Incorporated to Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed Head Office H/12, First Line Beach, ReM Madras. F £1,060 k* Brancbea: Penang, Rangoon. Karaikudi CTBM. and Sivaganga. Sir Charles Alexander Innes, k Sir Thomas Smith Kt c hi.,694 words
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