Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 February 1938
1938-02-21
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section21 1938-02-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LASTEDITION ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 44. Vol. XCVI MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
-
Article, Illustration798 1938-02-21 1 Mr. Eden And Viscount Cranbourne Resign HALIFAX NAMED MR. ANTHONY EDEN, BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY, AND VISCOUNT CRANBOURNE, PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY, HAVE RESIGNED. THEIR RESIGNATIONS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED. Mr. Eden first conveyed his decision orally. The Cabinet met twice yesterday, the second gathering breaking up at 10.30798 words
-
Article133 1938-02-21 1 (km ton Hears Noise Of Battle Three Japanese warships yesterday bomla.'ded the Bocca Tigris fort defending Canton at the mouth of the Pearl River, according to Sin Chew Jit Poh and Union i Times cables, and all three were hit by I -hells from the fort, one being133 words
-
Article159 1938-02-21 1 ,Reuter. General Election Possible Anxiety is expressed in. some quarters with regard to possible repercussions of Mr. Eden’s resignation. It is suggested that may cause a deeper rift in the Cabinet and nong a great body of Government sup porters in the Commons and may even ultimately precipitate,,Reuter. - 159 words
-
Article168 1938-02-21 1 Reuter. Times: It may be predicted with some assurance that nothing fundamental to British aims will be changed by Eden’s resignation, but an attempt to prove the possibility or otherwise of building stable relations between Democracies and Dictatorships will be pursued with confidence and conviction that EdenReuter. - 168 words
-
Article232 1938-02-21 1 Reuter. Paris, Feb. 20.After Hitler’s speech M. Chautemps conferred lengthily with M. Delbos. Diplomatic circles believe that the speech leaves the way open for diplomatic conversations. Vienna, Feb. 20.—The whole of Austria listened attentively to the speech while the streets were deserted. Nazis at presen are demonstrating peacefully.Reuter. - 232 words
-
200 1938-02-21 1 Mr. Eden went to the Foreign Office in December, 1935, after being Minister Without Portfolio since June the same year. A soldier of distinction, he had had a rapid rise in Parliamentary fame, due partly to his speeches at Geneva during the Abyssinian crisis. Of200 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement90 1938-02-21 1 The Latest Typewriter Achievement THE BRITISH MHSELESS Remington JU 5 BOMB --M w '/'x. PURE WHOLESOME CHEESE A perfect ending to any meal. We offer you a choice variety of cheese: Dutch Edam, Danish Roquefort, Swiss Gruyere, English and Australian Cheddar CARTON CHEESES Kraft 8 oz. Kraft 4 oz. Kraft90 words
-
577 1938-02-21 2 SYCES OF TUAN BESARS CRITICISED A. A. M. Singapore Branch Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19. Wicked cases” of bad driving by habitual offenders, upsetting the traffic stream in Orchard and Stamford Road crossings formed the major part of the general discussion577 words
-
Article75 1938-02-21 2 British Wireless. London, Feb. 19:The British Industries Fair opens in London and Birmingham on Monday. The Prime Minister will speak at a banquet in the evening given by the Lord Mayor at Mansion House to celebrate the occasion During next week it is expected theBritish Wireless. - 75 words
-
Article98 1938-02-21 2 (From Our Ozvn Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19. How are we going to evolve a method of finding cars after owr syces have parked them in Raffles Place and Collyer Quay?” asked a member of the Automobile Association Malaya, setting a poser at the Singapore branch98 words
-
Article447 1938-02-21 2 Thrilling Kraal Staged For May i There is. a thrill in store for Malayan I eople and visitors to the East who might be in search of something new. In May at Lopburi, in Central Siam there iis to be a general rounding, up of447 words
-
Article132 1938-02-21 2 £10,900,200 were fully maintained. British Wireless. London, Feb. 19:Building plans approved in January showed a continuation of recovery which began last month from what it is hoped was a temporary decline in the second half of last year. The value of plans approved last month is£10,900,200 were fully maintained.British Wireless. - 132 words
-
Article41 1938-02-21 2 ~~.**xxv**. it was ner British Wireless. London, Feb 19:Queen Mary paid a visit to Princess Mary’s village homes at Addlesstone (Surrey) of which she is a patroness, this afternoon. It was her first visit for 17 years. British Wireless.~~.**xxv**. it was ner British Wireless. - 41 words
-
Article285 1938-02-21 2 FORMAL MEETING TODAY (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore Feb. 21. Formal inauguration of the Island Flying Club, second aviation club for Singapore, is likely to be carried out at a meeting at the Airport Hotel today. In spite of Government s assurance in reply to285 words
-
Article273 1938-02-21 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19. No act of bankruptcy can be committed I in respect of a debt which arises out of a gaming and wagering contract,” submitted Mr. Philip Hoalim before Mr. Justice McElwaine, Chief Justice, in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday.273 words
-
Article284 1938-02-21 2 Now In Hospital After Attacking Fellow Prisoners New York, Feb. 8. Al Capone, the world’s most notorious criminal and the pre-justice” Tsar of the Chicago underworld, went mad today in the Alcatraz Penitentiary, according to reports reaching San Francisco. Alcatraz is the gaol in which the284 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement864 1938-02-21 2 Asthma Cause Dissolved in 1 Day Doctor's Prescription Acts 3 Ways To End Asthma Do you wheeze, choke, strangle and gasp I i for breathare you unable to sleep at JI nf 1 I LEFT nights and find that your vitality is skppea I T V D/NS i your health864 words
-
-
Article, Illustration931 1938-02-21 3 Declaration By Hitler In Reichstag CLOSER CO-OPERATION WITH ITALY AND JAPAN Berlin, Feb. 20: Hitler, in his anxiously awaited speech in the Reichstag, declared that Austria had a right to selfdetermination, that Germany would never return to the League and would recognise Manchukuo. He considered aReuter. - 931 words
-
Article104 1938-02-21 3 Reuter. Inauguration Of All-Up’ Scheme London, Feb. 20: Announcing the inauguration. today of the despatch of all firstclasa mail by air to the Near East and Far East at threehalfpence per half-ounce for letters, and a penny for postcards, the Post Office states there will beReuter. - 104 words
-
Article88 1938-02-21 3 dXXM- UlvVv WW W J iLkkki'-* crowd assembled outside the station.British Wireless. Anglo-Irish Talks Today London, Feb. 19: Mr. De Valera, accompanied by other members of the Irish delegation, arrived in London for resumption of Anglo-Irish talks on Monday. The delegation was met by Government officialsdXXM- UlvVv WW W J iLkkki'-* ~ crowd assembled outside the station.British Wireless. - 88 words
-
Article128 1938-02-21 3 12-lnch 3O Knots Reuter London, Feb. 20: The Sunday Time» Naval Correspondent says Japan is building' pocket battle-cruisers suited for warfart against commerce on the hign seas. They will have a displacement of from 15 to 16 thousand tons, armed with twelveinch guns and with aReuter - 128 words
-
Article70 1938-02-21 3 British Wiresless. London, Feb. 19: As a result of tl>> abolition of sea defences in recent storms, the village of Horsey, which has been led as a tiny island in East Suffolk floo 1 area, is to be completely evacuated. Floods have been a serious disaster fur theBritish Wiresless. - 70 words
-
Article140 1938-02-21 3 Reuter Insurgents Gain Upper Hand Saragossa, Feb. 19:—It is officially announced the Insurgents have captured Mansueto, hence Teruel is now untenable for the Government troops Earlier: Nationalist headquarters claim that the result of two days heavy fighting brought their troops within five miles northwest of Teruel with theReuter - 140 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement286 1938-02-21 3 dSF -< I ?3 tyWI -'f Jr 9 MB W 9 jiw w r x K I |wTa .J 4' 'f (f jI HOk f IMIb jj| Br 'V ;•>:? t !&jW» c > jvii» J^^^^>;s' s < >; < «B' Jh HRSSb. jfl l!p> Jfl| agds wO Br' J4//rw286 words
-
Advertisement142 1938-02-21 3 0 KS WORN BY MEN OF GOOD TASTE f'.-r IB w HL I ij I fjj Jr I f T I I price KW $15.00 PER PAIR Wimbledon for the Davit cup le«t year, champion tennis players wore Daks. They allow you to jt- much more freedom of movement, took142 words
-
-
635 1938-02-21 4 Record Entries For Next Sunday Contrary to expectations, entries for the first dog show to be held in Penang at the Penang Turf Club next Sunday nearly constitute a record for Malaya, 100 dogs having been entered. There are 24 cocker spaniels,635 words
-
Article33 1938-02-21 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 19 Ratifications of the Siam-British treaty w 7 ere exchanged at noon today, followed by speeches of congratulation by Luang Pradit and the British Minister.33 words
-
Article327 1938-02-21 4 3 Well-Known Chinese Remanded (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. Three well-known Chinese mining operators entered the Civil Prison this morning in connection with the discovery of what the F.M.S. Deputy Legal Adviser, Mr. M. C. Hay, described in the Police Court as an irrefutably327 words
-
173 1938-02-21 4 Stirring Address By Mr. Wang Ching-wei Hankow, Feb. 12. We will never surrender to aggression’’ declared Mr. Wang Ching-wei w 7 h-en addressing a reception given yesterday by the Chinese Peoples' Foreign Affairs Association, held in support of the London Conference which starts today.173 words
-
Article218 1938-02-21 4 Two Children Drowned In Drain (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19. A young Chinese woman sobbed in the Coroner’s Court yesterday when she gave evidence of the death of her two children, a boy and a girl aged three and four years, respectively, who were218 words
-
Article431 1938-02-21 4 Scottish Varsity Matriculates We must all admit that our Varsity days were interesting and though we are in the midst of hard-boiled professional men, we are, I think, entitled to be sentimental, looking back over days of our youth. I think it can be said that431 words
-
Article310 1938-02-21 4 Protection To Be Discussed < From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok. Feb. 17. Last year a member of the American Primate Expedition, which was studying gibbons in the north of Siam, stressed the importance of protecting wild animals and i the desirability of establishing national parks in310 words
-
Article54 1938-02-21 4 Brisbane.The move by the Lord Mayor Aid. Jones, to establish a memorial to Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, has been launched. A public meeting appointed an executive committee to consider suggestions and raise means. A flying scholarship, including a travelling scholarship to the world’s principal airports, is54 words
-
377 1938-02-21 4 The first double wedding ever to take place at the Penang Buddhist Association was solemnised on Saturday when two Chinese brothers, popular members of Penang’s young social circle, were married The Association premises were crowded, the parties being well-known families in Penang. The bridegrooms377 words
-
Article84 1938-02-21 4 Melbourne.Although they 1. collapsible canoe three times wr.< r. rapids, and were without food days, Messrs. C. C. Arden ar J V. of Kew (Vic.), have just c. journey which they began mo: r 3 fortnight ago. They have travelled in the c u the Mitta84 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement145 1938-02-21 4 RACE FORM GUIDE Can you pick winners by studying their form If so, you cannot afford to be without the special Pinang Gazette race form guide. This will he issued FREE as a supplement with each copy of the Pinang Gazette before each race day. DON’T MISS IT 1 And145 words
-
Advertisement10 1938-02-21 4 Kjus» Mm xl* -zf- G 'F?'* 'u V- e sV"10 words
-
-
28 1938-02-21 5 ARMY PROPAGANDA: LOYAL BIT BEWILDERED PEOPLE Many Look Upon Russia As Major Enemy HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SHENTON THOMAS HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SHENTON THOMAS28 words
-
Article55 1938-02-21 5 Mr. Mel Ward, of Sydney, has a passion for bottling crabs, and this gave his shipmates many nervous shocks, according to George Drum gold's Two Lugs on a Lugger,” published by Hutchinson in London The book describes a voyage from Thursday Island on the lugger55 words
-
Article116 1938-02-21 5 Canberra.Residents have long been asking the Government for an inquiry into high costs of living. Retail prices, which in 1937 gave Canberra the highest index figures in Australia, have always been a mystery to local residents. Canberra’s index figure of 1739 compared with 1492 for Goulburn less116 words
-
Article194 1938-02-21 5 Crooks Who Travelled Lived In Luxury LauncestonCracksmen who celebrated two safe blowings with champagne have been traced by Launceston police after several weeks’ work. With the aid of photographs supplied by mainland detectives, an amazing story of crooks who travelled and lived in luxury has been194 words
-
Article437 1938-02-21 5 400 Million In 1941? HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SHENTON THOMAS age and sexes between India and England Col. Russell said that in tertafn ege groups Indian rates were more than foyr times as high as those recorded in England, The Indian rates for females during the reproductive age437 words
-
Article, Illustration30 1938-02-21 5 HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SHENTON THOMAS being introduced to a aroup of those persons ichcx had much to do with the construction of the Singapore dock.30 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement8 1938-02-21 5 CARDAN a product cures headaches and all pains8 words
-
Advertisement239 1938-02-21 5 Mb U I b fl w9. SL®»’' < Y' fl Msg s -WMIw ohakeA tumbler oj cold milk. two teaspoonfu 'I 'OVALTINE' mix them well togeth'" with an egg whisk or shake them up in c (gw*-’ MB* shakerand in less than a minute you hav( a crearny de^icious d239 words
-
-
Article286 1938-02-21 6 Amazing Scenes Of Joy In Moscow THE TIMES PAYS TRIBUTE TO ARCTIC HEROES Moscow, Feb. 19: The four Soviet scientists, marooned in the Greenland Sea. have been rescued from the drifting ice-floe. The men, together with equipment, were taken aboard the icebreakers Murman and Taimyr. Details286 words
-
Article454 1938-02-21 6 MALARIA CONTROL PUBLIC WORKS Ceylon Could Learn From Malaya (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. If*. Ceylon could take a lesson in malaria control, sanitation and public works from Malaya,” remarked Mr. G. G. Ponnambalam, late acting Minister of Works and Communications of the Ceylon Government and the country’s454 words
-
Article328 1938-02-21 6 and over 350 seriously wounded.British Wireless. Air Force Played A Big Part London, Feb. 19: A despatch from General Sir Robert Cassels. Commander-in-Chief in India published in the London Gazette describes the operations in the Waziristan campaign between January and September last year. It deals with the variousand over 350 seriously wounded.British Wireless. - 328 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement267 1938-02-21 6 WEMBLEY PARK Tonight Monday, 21st February, 1938 POSITIVELY LAST FEW NIGHTS Prof. Chang Wei Chung His Troupe THE WORLD’S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST And His Company Of 30 Talented Assistants SEE HIM DOING 100 illusions in 100 minutes The quickest transformation ever seen in the world Tonight One Show Only At 9-15267 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous173 1938-02-21 6 NEXT CHANGE AT THE ROYAL ANITA LOOS’ GAYEST Screen Romance I tivytfibbit 4 AlicißnadyH #ew fVRN«s V X. /.Meuo- I/ George B. Seiß M.G.M.’s New Laugh Hit with a Screaming New Comedv Team and STANLEY M O R N E R the SingingRomancing Sensation I ir2n:i>Pi«lir POSITIVELY THE LAST 2173 words
-
Miscellaneous108 1938-02-21 6 MAJESTIC Last night tonight j ANOTHER BRILLIANT ROMANTIC COMEDY FROM THE PRODUCERS OF MR DEEDS GOES TO TOWN” duzr Lmj m d.stress.,. t a peacheroo of a yarn if ..x' f Mbßf oct3 us Ro/ Cohe ,n< l sEs a#,t ?3! tlie fua J 1 cab! f CHESTER MORRIS A^E*108 words
-
Miscellaneous133 1938-02-21 6 The House of Quality, Comfort Service ACCLAIMED THE BEST SOUND REPRODUCTION IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN MALAYA QUEEN’S (PROPRIETORS KENG HU AT FILM CO.) TONIGHT 8.30 ONE SHOW NIGHTLY 8.30 THE COMPLETE SCREENING OF UNIVERSAL’S FANTASTIC SERIAL MORE THRILLING. MORE EXCITING THAN THE FEATURE VERSION 26 BIG REELS FOR ONE PAYMENT133 words
-
-
576 1938-02-21 7 ALL, MEDICAL SERVICES TO BE STATE RUN Significant Questionnaire To B.M.A. Members The Queensland Government appears to seek direct control of the medical services of the State. It will endeavor to make every doctor a State public servant. If doctors do not submit voluntarily576 words
-
Article405 1938-02-21 7 EXPANSION TO BE SPEEDED UP Melbourne—Expansion of the Royal Australian Air Force is being speeded up. A new station is being established at Pearce on the. Western Australian coast. Forty aircraft and ten spare engines, ordered from the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, wall be sent there. They will405 words
-
Article77 1938-02-21 7 Perth.If you find me underneath when you get back, don’t trouble about a grave. Just put up a cross of shovels. That will do me.” Alec Humble, 26, told this to his mate Thomas Ostle, when the latter warned Humble that the sandpit in which77 words
-
Article455 1938-02-21 7 BIG N. S.W. PLAN TO AVOID MISFITS IN LIFE A complete vocational guidance scheme aiding school children to decide early on their future is planned by the New South Wales Education Department. THE SCHEME INVOLVES Special examination of all children in the fifth classes in455 words
-
Article321 1938-02-21 7 MelbourneFor three months a man has not lost a day’s hard work on a sheep farm, despite that he had a broken neck, of which fact he has only just been convinced by X-ray photography. He is Mr. N. Catling, a grazier from West321 words
-
Article, Illustration64 1938-02-21 7 The first double wedding ever to take place at the Penang Buddhist Association wns solemnised on Saturday when two Chinese. brothers we-e married. Ttebridegrooms were Mr. Khoo Teng Beat, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bhoo Bco Slew and his younger brother, Mr. Xhoo Teng Beng,64 words
-
Article111 1938-02-21 7 4From Our Own Correspondent! Singapore. Feb. 19. Chua Chwee Kiat, a young Strait3-L»or«. Cninese, who. a week ago, appeared m the Third Singapore Police Court nn 30 charges of theft in respect of a. number ol typewriters belonging to ILoneo, Ltd. made another appeaxance in111 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement576 1938-02-21 7 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street Penang Phone 1477 and 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel: Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. Ipoh Office Brewster Road. Phone 268. London Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4. Phone Central576 words
-
Advertisement115 1938-02-21 7 FOR SALE Morris 8 4-seater tourer.. 11 months old. Excellent condition. $l,OOO cash. Reply Box 214, c/o Pinang Gazette. 75 CENTS Write Both Sides” Obtainable at PINANG GAZETTE Bishop St., Penang. Singapore Itch Ended on Feet. Hands and Body No matter where Singapore Itch attacks you causing cracking, peeling, bleeding,115 words
-
Advertisement631 1938-02-21 7 UNABLE TO DIGEST HIS FOOD PROPERLY Until Chardox Ended Hi» Acid Stomach Thia man’s stomach trouble was making him a permanent invalid. He was constipated, could not sleep, could not eat, and was losing weight On a friend’s advice he started taking Chardox after every meat He soon found an631 words
-
-
Article626 1938-02-21 8 IN Malaya, application for consideration by petition is a timehonoured institution. It shows signs of having outlived its usefulness, and Government employees at least will have to discover some other means of gaining the official ear. The disadvantage of the petition lies in the fact that it can626 words
-
Article416 1938-02-21 8 Democratic Front Weakened Paris, Feb, 21. French circles are disappointed at the resignation of Mr. Eden who is regarded as a good friend of France and peace but responsible circles feel his successor will be bound to follow his policy with regard to France. Berlin, Feb. 21.Mr. Eden’s resignation416 words
-
Article144 1938-02-21 8 Flying Tour Of Near East A 3,000-mile tour by air will be made in the next fortnight by the Under Secretary for the Colonies, Lord Dufferin and Aya, Who is visiting various British territories in East Africa by aircraft provided by the Middle East and Aden Royal Air144 words
-
Article59 1938-02-21 8 Reuter 60.000 Moving To China Shanghai, Feb. 20: The transfer of Japanese troops from Manchukuo to China is interpreted by foreign observers as implying that] Japan has reached the belief that the Soviet does not intend to intervene in the Sino-Japanese conflict. It is believed atReuter - 59 words
-
Article166 1938-02-21 8 Young China Votes For Love (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 20. A youth falls in love with and becomes engaged to Miss X without the knowledge and consent of his mother. Anxious for her son to be married, the mother, who is old and frail,166 words
-
125 1938-02-21 8 Ordered Out Of Court For Being Not Properly Clad (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor, Star, Feb. 21. You are a Malay and you come to court dressed like a rickshaw puller. Go away and dress yourself decently before I hear your case,” said Tunku Abdullah, second125 words
-
Article56 1938-02-21 8 British Wireless. London, Feb. 19: Provided his responsibilities permit, it is expected the Prime Minister will visit Clydeside for the launching of the new giant Cunard White Star liner, Queen Elizabeth on September 27 Mr. Chamberlain will stand besides Their Majesties when the Queen givesBritish Wireless. - 56 words
-
Article48 1938-02-21 8 Reuter. Graze, Feb. 20: Thousands of Nazis in the streets celebrated what they called reconciliation between Austria and Germany. They waved Nazi flags hitherto bannedand shouted slogans and hung out flags from windows. There were similar demonstrations in other towns all without official interference.Reuter. - 48 words
-
Article42 1938-02-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 20. Over 50 attended the annual Oxfoid and Cambridge Dinner yesterday evening including for (he first time lady graduates iiom Oxford. The principal guest was the U.S. Minister, a graduate of Michigan.42 words
-
Article28 1938-02-21 8 Reuter. Deputy Mayor Fritsch, a prominent industrialist I in the Fatherland has resigned all posts as a protest against the recent measures Austria.Reuter.Reuter. - 28 words
-
Article577 1938-02-21 8 Out The Aged WE must adjust ourselves to the times. Although not incumbent upon us all to become daring aeronauts or crooners, there is in existence today a general if unwritten law that we must get on or get under. The streets of a modern city are577 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement194 1938-02-21 8 W Shippers of the I Is Choicest Wines a. I fib Spirits <5l Importers of Tobaccos a. I Ciqars to Malay a 1 H since 18h5 I I JOHN LITTLE AND CO. LIMITED (Incorporated tn England* |gajj|y Singapore, penang, ipoh AND KUALA LUMPUR p THE WORLD OPTICAL Co., MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS,194 words
-
Advertisement39 1938-02-21 8 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER Oditoniel Ax. CX oaaNO J THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation» Fresh Stocks Received regularly by SOLB AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd.. PENANG SlKg&pw*, Ipoh, A Kuala Liunpu».39 words
-
-
844 1938-02-21 9 New Agent’s Appeal: Here To Help All” (From Our Own Correspondent) Tk .r j. Ipoh, Feb. 21. Indians in this country should get together if they wanted to make their presence felt and that the Indian Agency is ere o I°<>k after the844 words
-
Article693 1938-02-21 9 Three Chinese On Trial For Murder 'Che fight between two gangs of Cantonese and Hokkien Chinese at Chulia Street enang, at midnight on October 18 last was recalled at the Penang Assize Court this nomingi when three Chinese out of 11 harged in the Police Court,693 words
-
Article54 1938-02-21 9 Mr. G. J. Ford To Spring A Surprise At this week’s tiffin meeting of the Penang Rotarians at the E. and O. hotel, Mr. G. J. Ford, the Controller, Posts and Telegraphs, Penang will speak on two subjects, the riafure of which will be kept a54 words
-
Article53 1938-02-21 9 Co-opted Members Of General Committee At a committee meeting of the S. S. (Penang) Association last week, the following were co-opted as members of the G-neral Committee:Mr. J. P. Souter, Dr. N. K. Menon, Mr. R. G. Ladell, Mr. Gurcharan Singh, Mr. Cheah Inn Kiong. and Mr.53 words
-
81 1938-02-21 9 Over 250 Chinese coolies engaged in earthwork and clearing the site on which the military barracks are being built at Glugor went on strike on Friday when the sub-contractor who wag to pay them their wages could not be found. The whereabouts of the sub-contractor81 words
-
Article103 1938-02-21 9 Extensive Night Search Unavailing "Man missing overboard” was the cry which rang out on the decks of the 8.1. liner "Sirdhana” when she a few hundred miles from Penang, but an extensive search by the crew and passengers proved, futile to trace a Chinese deck passenger who103 words
-
Article130 1938-02-21 9 Child Passenger Found Dead A tragic incident occurred at the Victoria Jetty yesterday following the arrival of the steamer Hai Lee” from Rangoon, when a boy child of a rich Chinese couple was found dedfl in his mother’s arms shortly after landing at the Jetty. The130 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement133 1938-02-21 9 NEW VIGOUR r fl "When tofce Sanatogen it r is as if a new stream of life y flows through my veins/* those words OF A SANATOGEN-USER CONTAIN THE PLAIN TRUTH. W SANATOGEN IS HEALTH! It contain» the essential constituents of health and the tired body and overwrought nerves seize133 words
-
Advertisement215 1938-02-21 9 m if i can you hear the NOISELESS BRITISH Remington REMINGTON—aIways the leader has again produced the typewriter of the day characterised by its gentle touch, easy handling andcomplete r perfect absolute SILENCE. Agents: JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS LIMITED. PENANG. ei E. O. HOTEL, PENANG < WEDNESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY > I215 words
-
-
Article479 1938-02-21 10 Reuter. Withdrawal From Scheme (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. The Malayan Governments are officially informed that Malaya’s quota for the second quarter will be 11,252 tons, which is equivalent to a 62.56 per cent, international quota and means that Malaya is receiving anReuter. - 479 words
-
Article189 1938-02-21 10 Mr. Walter George Darby, whose death has occurred at Chislehurst, had been connected with the Far trade about 45 years. His early days were divided between Hong Kong and North Borneo, but in 1892 he established Darby and Co. iff North Borneo and commenced merchant trading189 words
-
Article1258 1938-02-21 10 Pros And Cons Of The Position Discussed SHAREHOLDERS HAVE NO CAUSE FOR ALARM London: Signs have become apparent ttecently that shareholders in rubber producing companies are growing a little uneasy regarding synthetic” as a serious rival l<o the crude rubber Correspondence reaches the financial papers daily1,258 words
-
Article245 1938-02-21 10 The directors of Krian Rubber Plantations have issued their report for the calendar year 1937. The results are a good deal better than those for 1936, though the improvement is perhaps less decided than shareholders had been expecting. It must be remembered, however, that the accounts cover only245 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement250 1938-02-21 10 cAl l)B6® mHllilulliniill I 111 1 1 11 BELTING COPPER QUEEN* RED FRICTION SURFACE RUBBER CANVAS TRANSMISSION BELTING. Copper Queen” in your plant means greater efficiency less belt replacements, less strain on shafting and less loss of power. SOLE AGENTS: H’.F-S'. 2F Vigour Restored, Glands Made Young In 24 Hours250 words
-
-
Page 10 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous33 1938-02-21 10 POP Ih e Suggestion That Cured Pop By J. MILLAR WATT HfPE'S A CASE TWAT <3 I j— < > GOING TO ENRICH MEDICAL S I I SCIENCE y X—> OH, YBAM T' ws. 3«33 words
-
-
Article811 1938-02-21 11 U. S. Maritime Commission Examining New Designs TWO additional types of standard cargo ships for utilisation in the United States Merchant Marine construction pro'L'nnie arc being' examined by the Maiitime Commission s hnical staff, and final plans should be ready within a short announces Admiral Emory811 words
-
Article813 1938-02-21 11 S.S. GENERAL VERSPY JK’ arrives today from Lho Seumawe, Sigli and Sabang, sails on Wednesday at 2.00 p.m. for same ports. S.S. ALFOER’ arrives today from Batce Bahra, proceeding to Prai Dock for repainting. S.S. TILAWA’ arrives today from Far East via Singapore, sails today813 words
-
120 1938-02-21 11 Report for year ended September 30. 1937, states that trading profit was £9,008; add balance at October 1, 1936, £1,574, and profit from Golden Grove estate £2,291, making £12,873. After deducting interim of 2A per cqnU. £3,375. legal expenses £417, amount written off build’ngs120 words
-
Article156 1938-02-21 11 The subject of the second programme in the BBC’s series Lines on the Map,’ which deals with Communication by Sea,’ will recall deep-water days to many listeners. As in the other programmes in this series, both narration and dramatic episodes will be used to tell the156 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement399 1938-02-21 11 BLUE FUNNEL LINE -s.-” a£ c c a ar- Marseilles 4 HuU "aT 2 1 TrrA TEN DAY a n n C. TEIRESIAS omit’» H«vw> Mar 4 Apr 6 C EURYBATES Also calls Glasgow o! 7 Apr 4 NEW YORK SERVIC E fvia Cane of Good Hni? r pr v399 words
-
Advertisement617 1938-02-21 11 PJ? and Gl VZ BRITISH INDIA (laoorporated la Ihffl&nd.) SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. NALDERA” SAILING THURSDAY, 24th FEBRUARY, 1938 Pon awe«« nuM London and Far East Mull Service Malacca and Singapore Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. BULAN” p eb 2 due Penang S/s MATA HARI” Mar 4 S/S617 words
-
Advertisement255 1938-02-21 11 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON SERVICE For Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar, LondoiJ Antwerp and Rotterdam. Steamers. Saflffig date®. HAKOZAKI MARU Mar 4 X SUWA MARU Mar’ 18 TERUKUNI MARU Mar 31 HAKUSAN MARU Apr' 15 H ARUNA MARU Apr. 29 x Call at Rotterdam optional, FOR JAPAN FROM255 words
-
-
Article205 1938-02-21 12 Repeated Jokes On Listeners The 8.8. C. had its leg pulled ten days ago and, unwittingly, repeated the joke on millions of listeners. In the 7 o'clock Regional news bulletin the announcer told the world that the island of Colonsay, off the Argyll coast, had205 words
-
Article84 1938-02-21 12 Between Transjordania and Syria the Italians are distributing wireless sets cap able of tuning in only to Bari, the Italian station. Other stations are locked out by a special device inserted in the sets. The number of sets distributed is not known, cables the News Chronicle Jerusalem84 words
-
Article605 1938-02-21 12 Latest Times Of Posting AIR MAILS: A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika. Uganu Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Go. j Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperia Airways will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Kuala Lumpur and Singa'po. by605 words
-
Article365 1938-02-21 12 Claim Concerning Fay Compton ON THE AIR” WHILE ON THE STAGE Complaint that takings at the Golders Green Hippodrome fell as the result of a 8.8. C. announcement regarding Miss Fay Compton was made before Mr. Justice Hawke and a special jury in the King’s Bench365 words
-
212 1938-02-21 12 Two new items are to be introduced into Take your Choice.’ the variety featuie which is being broadcast in the Daventrj programmes. In place of the Ben Bigg series, Sherlock Holmes and the faithfm Dr. Watson are to be burlesqued in Tht Strange Adventures212 words
-
Article154 1938-02-21 12 The famous Scots comedian. Will Fyffe, will be heard in a Music-Hall’ programme from Daventry in the near future. Fyffe was born in Dundee, and like his great contemporary, Harry Lauder, early knew the meaning of poverty. As a lad he went to work in the154 words
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous1876 1938-02-21 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B. B. C. BERLIN HOLLAND MJtl 15.2« Mc/« 19.7 m- TODAY Tu*» m the following wavelengths: Me/» ca vov.oornv o DJE 17.7« Mc/ IfIJW PHI 177 x .'.AA 3MIBSION 2 z ia« m p.m. I>JQ c 8.45 Announcement. 8.50 Stock report. (6.02 p.m. 9.15 p.m.) IMA 94561,876 words
-
Miscellaneous307 1938-02-21 12 PENANG ZHJ 49.3 METRES TODAY p.m. r 700 Signal and announcements. 7.05 Recorded light music. 7.35 Recital by Rchard Tauber. 7.55 Straits Echo news bußetin. 8.00 B. B. C. Welsh Orchestra <B B.C. 1 ebroadcast). 8.20 Empire Exchange (8.8. C. rebroadcast). 8.35 Frank Rea and his Orchestra. Lionel Monckton Melodies";307 words
-
Miscellaneous19 1938-02-21 12 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 3.15 p.m. 9.46 p.m TOMORROW 3.42 a.m. 10.20 a m 3.35 p.m. 10.04 p.m19 words
-
-
Article, Illustration187 1938-02-21 13 Franco’s Daughter. SENORIIA CARMEN FRANCO, prellv daughter of the Rebel Generalissimo, makes an excellent subject for the photographer and her picture is featured in papers published in Rebel Spain and in countries in sympathy with Franco’s cause. THE ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY has modern tractors of187 words
-
1828 1938-02-21 14 Brentford Drop To Third Place SATURDAY’S RESULTS AND LEAGUE TABLES reverses both at home and away, scoring only five points tn then laS WolX h fa S vourites for the Championship, with the same amount of points as Arsenal ami two1,828 words
-
Article445 1938-02-21 14 Card Of Eight Events From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Today. The following are the handicaps for the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting to be run on Wednesday: Horses, Class 1, Div. I—6 Furlongs. SUNSHINE SUE 9.02 BOM BUS 811 RESTRICTION 8 07445 words
-
Article, Illustration77 1938-02-21 14 ALTHOUGH THERE ARE seven weeks to go before the boat race on April 2, the Cambridge crew rowed a f\ course from Putney to Mart lake last week. They made the journey from Cambridge in private77 words
-
294 1938-02-21 14 (BY SPECTATOR) Tiger Amar., Malay flyweight, showed improved form in beating Little Choon, Perak Chinese flyweight, on points last night at Wembley Park arena. Choon had the advantage in height and reach, but fought mainly with his left, seldom making use of his294 words
-
Article154 1938-02-21 14 Finals To Be Played This Week The annual tennis tournament of the Penang Municipal Recreation. Club will be concluded this week, w’hen the finals in the following events will be played: SINGLES HANDICAP Tuesday T. J. Loh 3O vs Khoo Theam Hock 3O. DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP (for Messrs. Peirce154 words
-
Article161 1938-02-21 14 Min Sin Seah Beat Merrylads The Min Sin Seah B. Team entertained the Merrylads B. P. to a friendly match consisting of four singles and four doubles at their court on Saturday last and emerged victorous by 7 games to 1. The results are as follows:(Min Sin Seah players161 words
-
Article135 1938-02-21 14 The Coronation Youngsters drew with the Province Youngsters yesterday on the Dato Kramat Ground, four goals being shared. Bakar, the Province Youngsters' centreforward opened the score, ten minutes after the start. Th» Coronation Youngsters equalised through Che Ani from a pass by Nathar. In the second135 words
-
Article381 1938-02-21 14 Tall Scoring < Esplanade Two centuries weit the Esplanade yesterday .r. a match between the Sports Krian Club. Batting first K up 275 for 5 wickets am Following good scores by C and Percival (49) F. C. Var tributed a splendid 103 not Van381 words
-
Article26 1938-02-21 14 i, Reuter England And Ireland e London. Feo At Leicester yesterday, in trie A International Soccer match, Irelarwith England, one goal all. Re- 1i, Reuter - 26 words
-
Article35 1938-02-21 14 British Wireless. Berlin, FebFelix Kaspar, (Austria) retain<u Men’s World Figure Skating Champs with 393.6 points. Graham Sharp was second with 391.2 points while tv M 6 Alward (Austria) was third wit!- points.British Wireless. - 35 words
-
1910 1938-02-21 15 MALAYAN 7-FURLONG RECORD SMASHED TWICE E. Billett Rides 3 Winners In Succession (From Our Own Correspondent) E Stersr 01 tfri I q S P nla c in 1933 was twice smashed at the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting this afternoon. In the1,910 words
-
Article65 1938-02-21 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 19.At the Singaore races today, five Chinese punters, feeling that it was their lucky day, took 14 win tickets on Tonroe, which duly won and paid them $238. They then invested in one win ticket on each horse in the last race, which65 words
-
Article176 1938-02-21 15 Penang Trounce Kedah In Dull Game (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Feb. 19. Penang trour.ced Kedah by five goals to one in the inter-State match played on the Sultan Abdul Hamid College ground today. The game was dull. The visiting backs gave a scientific display. Kedah played176 words
-
Article333 1938-02-21 15 SPORTS CLUB’S EASY WIN OVER D.A.F.C. A splendid third wicket partnership by H. B. Noon and J. E. Goodrich, which realised 107 runs, enabled the Penang Sports Club to score an easy win over the Darul Aihsan Football Club by eight wickets on Saturday on the EsretPred 6333 words
-
Article, Illustration27 1938-02-21 15 from the Singapore roads, the two destroyers, Diamond and Duncan, berth in the graving dock. A distinguished list of passengers disembarked.27 words
-
Article132 1938-02-21 15 SINCLAIR REGAINS SINGLES’ TITLE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. H. J. Sinclair regained the Selangor Club tennis singles championship after two years today, beating C. W. A. Sim 6-—l, 6—l, in the final. Sinclair, who was unable to compete last year, when he was132 words
-
Article163 1938-02-21 15 LAST HOCKEY MATCH AGAINST MALACCA (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19 Selangor, who have had a poor hockeyseason, were vindicated in their last match of the season today against Malacca whom they beat by 5 goals to 2 in a fast an*! furious game on the163 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement122 1938-02-21 15 ICLa. BRILLIANTLY NEW yet a with every feature proved 'I T r over thousands of miles the Vauxhall Ten Four ft brings a new kind of Jv/ motoring into the 10 h.p. field. Capable of speeds A well in excess of a mile-a-minute under hard driving conditions, combined with exceptional122 words
-
-
Article105 1938-02-21 16 (Spot) PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON-(3 months) market SINGAPORE flBs <*’ 0 N BUSINESS DONE $92.a0 BUSINESS DONE c COPRA—(Sundried) Buyers no sellers 25tons BLACK PEPPER $3.80 RUBBER 9 s LONDON 7,’«d 7 d NEW YORK 14£c(G) 14(Jc(G) SINGAPORE—(Spot) 23£c April/June 24 gc 24 c July/Sept 24£c 24 *c Oct./Dec. 24£c105 words
-
Article245 1938-02-21 16 Reuter. Stock Reduction Envisaged (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 20.—The market was sur prised. but pleased, at the drastic tin cut which reduces world output to approximately 141,800 tons annually, including, roughly. 28,000 tons uncontrolled, compared with the estimated 1938 consumption oi 150,000 tons, and whichReuter. - 245 words
-
Article43 1938-02-21 16 Reuter. Tokio, Feb. 20:—The total area occupied in North China by the Japanese 260,000 .square miles or territory little smaller than Japan itself, according to an official communique which claims 27,000 square miles of central China are under Japanese control.Reuter.Reuter. - 43 words
-
Article68 1938-02-21 16 Mr. Lloyd George arrived back ir. England yesterday from holiday on the Riviera during which he and Dame Margaret celebrated their golden wedding. Among the passengers w-ho arrived ir. Penang today from Belawan by the ''Kedah'* were:Mr. and Mrs. S. N. King ®ad child, Mr. E. T.68 words
-
Article193 1938-02-21 16 The London sections of the British Industries Fair, which opens there and in Birmingham this morning, are housed this year at the new exhibition building at Ea.i’s Court as well as at Olympia. The area of exhibits has increased to 552,557 square feet.193 words
-
Article106 1938-02-21 16 Faris 152 152; JNew York 5.02% 5.02 A Montreal 5.02% 5.01% Brussels 29.54 21.53 Geneva 21.60% 21.59% Amsterdam 8.96 H 8.96 H Milan 95& 95 13 62 Berlin 12.40% 12.40% Stockholm 19.40 19.40% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Helsingfors 226 226% Prague 142% 142%106 words
-
OPENING QUOTATIONS
-
Article162 1938-02-21 16 Strong New York, Feb. 19.—The market was strong on growing belief that a substantial Federal spending programme is inevitable. Dow Jones’ avs. Prev. Today 30 indus. 126. 29 127.50 20 rails 28.66 28.76 20 utilities 19.23 19.33 40 bonds 91.21 91.18 Business done; 000’s 770 800 Am. Tobacco162 words
-
Article311 1938-02-21 16 MEAT Beef Steak Kati 38 Stew or Curry do 28 Pork lean do 48 Pork lean and fat Ist quality do 36 Mutton (Goat) N. Indies local per b. 50 Do Australian do 40 Fowl Kati 33 1 Capons locally reared do 56 Hen do do 40311 words
-
Article141 1938-02-21 16 KENNEDY CO. Buyers Sellers Ampat" 4 |4’% 4|loi Batu Selangor 1-52 1.55 Hong Fatt 106 1.08 Jelebu 70 .80 Kpg. Kamunting 9|o lOjOex Kpg. Lanjut 20|0 20'6 Klang River 1.62% 1.70 Kuchai Ordy 1-40 1.45 T ukiit .70 75 Nawng Pet 42 4 Puteh 1.12% 1.17% Rahman 1.32% 1.37% Rantau141 words
-
Article155 1938-02-21 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.47'% 1.52% Hong Fatt 105 1.07 Klang River 1.60 1.65 Kuchai 1.40 1.45 Petaling 6.00 6.50 Puteh 1.07% 1.12% Rahman Hyd 1.32% 1.37% Rar. tau Ordy 1.27% 1.32% Rantau Pref 1.27% 1.32% Sungei Ways 2.37% 2.42% Taiping Cons 1.60 1.65 Burma155 words
-
Article24 1938-02-21 16 TIN Singapore $92.00 Per pkl. Penang $92.00 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 231 c Per lb. Penang Spot 231 c Per lb.24 words
-
Article139 1938-02-21 16 LEAN CO. TON: Buyers HeUers Ampats 4)3 419 Asams 28!6 29’6 B. Selangors 1.50 1.55 Bar-grins 2310 23!6 Hong Fatts 1.06 1.08 Jelebus 75 .82 K. Lanjuts 19’0 20|3 Kramats 10[9 11T, Kuchais 1.37% 1.42% Puchongs 2310 2316 Pungahs 20|3 20)9xd Rantau Prefs. .X 1.27 1.32% Raubs 3.70 3.80 R.139 words
-
Article122 1938-02-21 16 London, Feb. 19. RUBBER Quiet.— London 7% buyers sellers April/June 7-p,; buyers 7& sellers 1 July/Sept 7buyers 7% sellers [Oct./Dec 7% buyers 7% sellers 1 NEW YORK United Kingdom Stocks London 43,092 tons Liverpool 22.613 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. fFeb > £12.10. 0 PEPPER: White Muntok:122 words
-
-
Obituary28 1938-02-21 16 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENT Dr. Mrs Mehta thank all those who gave masses, wreaths, sent letters tnd telegrams of condolence and attended SY*! VLA f the r belOved daughter28 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement64 1938-02-21 16 Supply of Electrical Energy at Nibong Tebal, Sungei Bakap, Parit Buntar and Bandar Bahru NOTICE is hereby given that the supply of Electricity to the above Towns will be cut off from 11 am. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th February, both days inclusive, in order that64 words
-
Advertisement927 1938-02-21 16 BANKS OVERSEA-CHINESE THE MERCANTILE BANK BANKING CORPORATION, OF INDIA, LTD. OAIIJViiTVF (Incorporated in England) LIMITED SUCCESSORS Capital Authorised £3,000,00c to Capital Subscribed £i,Boooor rmwSF COMMERtTAL BANK, Reserve Fund and Rest £1,247 80C THE Capital Paid Up THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED, ft BOARD OF DIRECTORS. the OVERSEA-CHINESE BANK, Right Hon.927 words
-