Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 January 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1939-01-18 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. H. Vol. XCVH. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939. I’RILE 5 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration922 1939-01-18 1 Dr. Koo Appeals For Planes Petrol Embargo ONLY WAY TO STOP JAPAN Concrete suggestion To League Geneva, Tuesday. Art appeal for a boycott o; A r .nese floods and the imposition of an embargo upon the r.;,.; y of aeroplanes and petrol to Japan was made by Dr. Well.. Koo,922 words
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122 1939-01-18 1 Reuter. Rome, Tuesday. rig IE anti-French storm in the Italian press is now raging with greater in intensity than ever. Corriere del Lasera today says: “Like wild beasts, who, in order to induce courage into themselves, lash their Hanks with their tails, the French pressReuter. - 122 words
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Article102 1939-01-18 1 ENORMOUS FINES SENTENCES .—Reuter. For Currency Law Infringement Mainze, Tuesday. Vines totalling nearly half a million pounds and pr’sorf sentences of 16 years were impi.’ei on four partners of a wholesale w ne firm all of whom escaped from Germany They were charged with n i n n': r, of.—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article93 1939-01-18 1 Reuter. Xir Vice-Marshal Injured London, Tuesday. Air Vice-Marshal Cave-Browne-Cave was seriously injured in a plane crash at Butley, 20 miles north of Ipswich. The pilot of the plane was killed and t ice-Marshall Cave-Browne-Cave is now ir the Ipswich Hospital with, severe head injuries.Reuter. - 93 words
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270 1939-01-18 1 Pans, Tuesday. (CONSIDERABLE numbers of Italian troops have been brought up to 4 positions near the frontier of F rench Somaliland within the past few weeks. They have been arriving dail y by rail from Adagala for nearly a rinight, says theReuter, - 270 words
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Article73 1939-01-18 1 Japan Ready To Make Deal Washington, Tuesday. /OFFICIALS of the State De- partment has declined to discuss Japan’s reported willingness to make a deal with Great Britain and the United States on the door’’ prin- pies. They explained that the suggestions had been advanced by a news agency and not73 words
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Article172 1939-01-18 1 bate was adjourned to Thursday. Reuter. Chamber Of Deputies Row Over Spain Paris, Tuesday. A spirited verbal duel between M. Flandin and M. Blum over Spain marked the debate of the Foreign Affairs in the Chamber Deputies today. M. Blum, denouncing Italian intervention in Spain,bate was adjourned to Thursday. Reuter. - 172 words
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Article112 1939-01-18 1 —British Wireless. Chamberlain Busy London, Tuesday. Tlie Prime Minister today continued the series of consultations with his ministerial colleagues which he began yesterday. This morning he saw Zetland, Secretary for India, and Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for Dominions and Colonies. This afternoon Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary,—British Wireless. - 112 words
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Article47 1939-01-18 1 i. —British Wireless. London. Tuesday: The Dominions Secretary has telegraphed to the Governor of New South Wales and the Commonwealth Govern menUhis sympathy at the loss of life and the suffering and damage done to property caused by the heat wave and bushfires. —British Wireless.i.—British Wireless. - 47 words
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478 1939-01-18 1 London. Tuesday. most intensive measures have been taken by Scotland Yard to run to earth those responsible for the series of mysterious bombings in l.ondon and the provinces apparently aimed at the destruction ot the whole British electricity “grid system—Reuter - 478 words
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Advertisement30 1939-01-18 1 r Stock all sorts and brands of PATENT MEDKINEfi, BEA I n PREPARATIONS, ETC. ETC. ETC. I OUR PRICES ARE THE CHEAPEST NAINA MOHAMED A SONS, 32, Beach Street, Penang.30 words
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Article, Illustration519 1939-01-18 2 BRITISH HOUSEWIVES WARNED TO STORE FOOD WATER Extraordinary Statement By Ministers Adviser FEARS FAILURE OF WAR TIME PLANS London. Tuesday. WARXi.XI. in slowly to store a little extra t< od in the cupboard in case the Government’s food plans tailed to \v< rk in time of war was given by—Reuter. - 519 words
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Article106 1939-01-18 2 -Reuter. Political Uncertainty In Europe London, Tuesday. OWING to the uncertainty in the surrounding of the European political situation, prices in all sections of the Stock Exchange tended easier, although gilt-edged staged a late rally showing minor net changes. Actual selling pressure was small but Continental offerings-Reuter. - 106 words
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Article86 1939-01-18 2 —Reuter. Warned Not To Aid Red Spain Berlin, Tuesday. A hint that Germany would back anyaction by Signor Mussolini if he .should consider Spanish non-intervention understanding broken by a third Power is in an utterance from competent circles which says that French intervention in Spain would—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article51 1939-01-18 2 —Reuter. Paris, Thursflay:—Jewish colonisation in Abyssinia was onpesed today by a meeting of the executive commitee of the World Jewish Congress. It was decided to co-operate with the organisation in Jewish emigration only to countries which recognised the principle of equal rights to their Jewish citizens—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article63 1939-01-18 2 London, Tuesday. To the accompaniment of an incessant chorus from taxi and motor hooters, unemployed men staged a further>Le-dowr. demonstration in London today. Id heavy rain fifty members of the National Unemployed Workers movement lay down on their backs across Oxford Street and traffic was63 words
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Article41 1939-01-18 2 —Reuter. Rome, Tuesday. A movement was begun today of the return of the French War medal held by Italians. This is a reply to alleged insults to Italy’s armed forces i i the Franc.' Press. Rev ter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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32 1939-01-18 2 —Reuter. Prague. Tuesday:—The third Minister for Carpatho-Ukraine has been appointed, namely, General Prchala. The others are Dr. Volosin, Premier of Car-patho-Ukraine, and Dr. Revay, Ministei of Justice. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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42 1939-01-18 2 —British Wireless. London, Monday: Crown Prince Olaf >f Norway arrived at North Shields this morning on board the Oslo Newcastle notorship Black Watch. He has proceeded to Sandringham to stay with the ’King and Queen. —British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 42 words
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Article235 1939-01-18 2 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Kuomintang Meeting Soon Chungking, Tuesday. SERIOUS famine has broken out in Canton and Honam, Kwangtung, and many are dying from starvation. The desperate inhabitants of Honam have left for other places in search of food, and the town presents a desolate appearance.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 235 words
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Article132 1939-01-18 2 —British Wireless. London. Tuesday. In response to what he describes as a personal appeal from the Prime Minister not to split the National Government vote, Mt. J. F. Wright has withdrawn from the East Norfold by-election so that only two candidates —Mr. F. Medlicett. Literal National,—British Wireless. - 132 words
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291 1939-01-18 2 Barcelona, Tuesday. f 'J' U < that the Republican troops, in a further new offensive, have broken the Nationalist line at two points north-west of Granada. Two Nationalist counter-attacks on the ilstremadura front have been completely epulsed, according to a communique -ssued here. Violent fighting at291 words
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Article72 1939-01-18 2 JAPAN READY TO NEGOTIATE WITH POWERS Tokiu, Tm jay. Japanese reply to the British and American nntt> on “open door’’ policy in China will be made shortly. > t(H jj n <, to well-informed circles in Tokio. It is pointed out that the notes pressed forReuter. - 72 words
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Article309 1939-01-18 2 Reuter. Importance Of Prevent’ng Damage To Crecht London, Tuesday. There was no particular rush to sell Chinese loans today. The impression is widespread that China will find a for-, mula enabling her to recognise the Anglo-Japanese agreement in view of the supreme importance of not allowing herReuter. - 309 words
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101 1939-01-18 2 —Reuter. Home Office Order For 120,000 Tons Of Steel London, Monday:—An initial order for 120,000 tons of steel sheets and accessories to make 400.000 “unit shelters’’ has been placed by the Home Office. This follows the announcement by Sir John Anderson that the—Reuter. - 101 words
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Article98 1939-01-18 2 Reuter. London, Monday:—Air Marshal Sir William G.S. Mitchell has been appointed Air Officer, Commander-in-Chief, R.a.F., Middle East, effective from April I, according to an Air Ministry announcement The appointment marks the extension of the policy inaugurated in 1937 when the status of senior commands at home– Reuter. - 98 words
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Article312 1939-01-18 2 ARABS LONDON CONFERENCE Conditions Laid Domu For Participation Bei it, Ti.. .lay. The Arab Higher ('«»1:11:11 mutated conditions foi pa the London conference on is understood that the sist that the basis of th<‘ the Arab demands as defim <1 mittee, that the party of I led by the Mufti312 words
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Advertisement781 1939-01-18 3 f JBSk >;JMI SBB BHF tESEBBfr > *jMBV' i JSEgnA 1 -tO|y a SO r W«kw jMfciM» ifIEEL Km MMB -Mr- .aaIEaML mEWIbIE T ■<Ay/ &Si WKR ®HSS cf nr MB eSq wrR r niaSllWffl ITT‘ •;-|k -ijj^ 4 g2st +J lOT F 1 wiT' w?F iSS?" Iltlll olwJ' JffilMil781 words
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Article449 1939-01-18 4 r pHE beginning of the first term of the school year is a cause of great worry to many heads, of fami- lies. New books ha\e to be bought, sciiool fees, such as tutition tees, games and library fees and handwork fees, have to be met —all in449 words
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1036 1939-01-18 4 H. HARVEY DAY - A CHARACTER SKETCH BY H. HARVEY DAY AAE knows less about Malcolm MacDonald, the Colonial and Dominions Secretary, than any member of the government holding an equally important post. To a great many, he is merely “the son or Ramsay MacDonald,’’ and there1,036 words
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Article92 1939-01-18 4 —R« »ib r New York, Tuesday. THE theft of at least £250,000 by means of “rigging” automatic fare machines in municipal subways has been revealed by the District Attorney, Mr. Thomas Dewey. He added that three per cent, of the gross revenue in the past three.—R« »ib r - 92 words
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61 1939-01-18 4 —Reuter. Ottawa, Tuesday:—Mr Ma, n r nr Y King, the Canadian Premier, ann*m in Parliament today that during Royal tour His Majesty would e addresses at Quebec, Winnipeg an toria or Vancouver which wouw broadcast to the Empire. He added the Queen would. —Reuter. - 61 words
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Article40 1939-01-18 4 -Reuter Brussels, Tuesday. The executive committee of l “j te j cialist Labour International has o f a resolution calling for the 1 restrictions on the export o p eU^C f, munitions to Republican Spain.-Reuter - 40 words
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46 1939-01-18 4 Reut«* r Brest, Tuesday:— When the battleship Richelieu was a l va rd Madame Mons, the wife oi a worker, cut the tricoloui, re. vessel. She was accomp^u ten children and husban t uter for many montba on a ara-u.»Reut«*r - 46 words
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Advertisement22 1939-01-18 4 Kills fl i’gsj Obtainable at ALL THE LEADING DEALERS j OR FROM THF AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. I V.V.SV.V.W.% V22 words
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Miscellaneous37 1939-01-18 4 -MMMvraavwa***. J ILJ U .«J IWIM— st» < —x —2.\ -v--'*''' —■7 I H I r~~ Z~'X- /Z OUT-OF OATE 'XVr- Xh? v mi j x S r c j DAMW IY I TSLL VOU Tm NOT DELICATE37 words
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Article760 1939-01-18 5 r. 0. Id»*mnity For Loss I > I?RS of the postal services V have a vague idea as to their j to compensation should registered letter-* or articles sent by them though the post be lost or damaged. Few know exactly what claim or claims they may760 words
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580 1939-01-18 5 Enjoyable Tea Party At Rest Room 'J’HE Y.M.C.A. Rest Room yesterday evening was the venue of a successful tea party in celebration of the Young Women's Christian Association's 15th birthday. Games and competitions were held after tea and the only regret all580 words
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113 1939-01-18 5 London Monday:—Viscount Gort, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, is leaving London on January 26 on a tour of inspection of the Middle East. He will be absent from. London for a few weeks. Reuter. x The engagement of Mr. Donald Ernest Lippiatt Anderson,113 words
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Article, Illustration149 1939-01-18 5 1 oniorrow’s Reception Cancelled The ‘Pinang Gazette” is informed by the Siamese Consul, Penang, that the boy ruler of Siam, King Ananda Mahidol, who will be passing through tomorrow on tlie new Danish motor vessel Selandia, will not land at Penang, and consequently the149 words
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Article177 1939-01-18 5 DR. W. R. DUFF AND MISS M. G. MILLER (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Tuesday. Tlie Methodist Episcopal Church, Taiping, w’as tlie scene of a pretty wedding today, when Dr. W. R. Duff, a well-known medical practitioner, married Miss M. G. Miller, a nursing sister, of Taiping.177 words
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Article189 1939-01-18 5 Earl Of Athlone To Speak To Empire London, Tuesday: Recordings of speeches on the Territorials and the Crisis by Major General the right Honourable Earl of Athlone and General Sir Walter Kirke, Director-General of the Territorial Army w’ill be broadcast by the 8.8. C from Daventry189 words
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Article967 1939-01-18 5 Daughter Marries Today The marriage will take place today in old style of Miss Khoo Gun Loo, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Sian Ewe, and Mr. Yeap Yew Seng, fifth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Yeap Chin Hin. In honour of967 words
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Advertisement215 1939-01-18 5 —■—Wl WHiilWll I 11 IK Hl iHLijll i HAVE ENGLISH JAM FOR TEA TO-DAY B\‘ You can taste the true flavour of fresh fruit at its best in this delicious jam the fruit used is Vl actually grown In Chivers own orchards. You'll be proud to give your family and215 words
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Miscellaneous1236 1939-01-18 6 THE WHOLE TOWN’S TALKING ABOUT “ARGUS”’ Another Stupendous Double Feature Attraction I Hurry up —lf vou want to /see (something really unusual! fa. aa LAST NIGHT! |F> W jRk 1 VS Jin I*ll ±4 iMI ton,c t K W I A L M. gAT.JL~KLILaAJgo> 6.1'» a 9.30 H lid opening1,236 words
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498 1939-01-18 7 Motorcyclist’s Story Of How Accident Occurred (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Tuesday. An Ipoh lorry driver named Peoh Beng Tee claimed trial before the Second Magistrate, Faiping, today on a charge of inconsiderate driving. The accused was represented by Mr. Macduff of Messrs. Gibb and498 words
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Article578 1939-01-18 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL DR. A. H. LOWTHER. Medical OIL er. Batang Padang, will shortly go >n transfer to the Singapore Hospital it is learnt. Mr. C. VV. S. Corry, Chief Assistant District Officer, Kinta, Batu Gajah. returned from leave and resumed duties on Monday,—Corr. MR. G. F. G. RIVAZ, Assistant Superintendent578 words
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Advertisement644 1939-01-18 7 Tonight Ladies* Guest Night at Both Parks! WEMBLEY PARK Tonight, II ednesday 18lh, January, 1939. 51olt*k Silver Opera:— Will stage that well-known story of “RAJA LAKSAMANA BENTAN’ Legend of Malacca Tua with special Mai costumes and music axjcomparlment directed by Mr. Santiga D’Cruz. See the stars at their best Watch644 words
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Advertisement269 1939-01-18 7 E&O.Dancellall NIGHTLY 9.30 till midnight SATURDAY 9.30 till J a.m. MUSIC BY TEDDY LONG HIS BAND SPECIALLY SELECTED HOSTESSES I ADMISSION FREE. Coupons 4 for 1 9 for 2 sawnHaMHaaaasßSQHßflctwKwawßßu FED VP!! YOU WILL BE IF YOU DINE ‘SWISSCAFE’ THE BEST CUISINE IN PENANGExcellent British Continental Dishes PREPARED RY 11.269 words
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303 1939-01-18 8 FEEDING AND HOUSING I,CAUSE DIFFICULTIES Japanese invasion of South China has hampered the repatriation of decrepit Chinese labourers in Kinta, and .he Chinese community and the Government are faced with the problem of feeding and housing over 250 repatriates who are waiting303 words
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Article204 1939-01-18 8 Senter.er On Distiller Confirmed .Yr. unsuccessful appeal was made by’ a elderly Chinese. Teh Thiam ong. in the Perak Supreme Court yes?rday against a conviction and sentence ■f the Taiping Magistrate for an offence nder ’he Excise Enactment In this case the Chinese appealed gainst a line204 words
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Article189 1939-01-18 8 Ceremonial Opening (From Our Own Correspondent) Tap;’i, Monday. The ceremonial opening of the lap an Sunday Fair, known as the "Pekan Ahad," was performed yesterday morning by the Territorial Chief of the Ba tang Padang district, the 0.K... Dato Sri Adika Raja. Before the onening the District189 words
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Article324 1939-01-18 8 Boy’s Evidence .Against Mother And Lucie (From Our Own Correspondent) Batu Gajah, Tuesday. Three Tamils. Murugan. Ptriyasamy and Veliai (a woman), claimed trial yesterday in the Batu Gajah Court betore Datoh Muda RuzaHi on a charge of stealing at Papan copj er wire valued324 words
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Article298 1939-01-18 8 Illuminated Glass Tower in Brew ster-Road I>LA.\S for a new cinema hall for Ipoh have been complete I )v Mr. B. M. Iverson, Ipoh architect, and the contract f ul th construction of the building has bet n signed, subject to the Saniian Board giving298 words
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Article189 1939-01-18 8 Batch Of Cases In Court (from Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping. Tuesday. A crop of chandu cases came upbefore the Taiping Magistrate, Raja Salim. M.C.S., this morning. Pleading guilty to possession of four pills of reprepared chandu dross, a Chinese named Phoon See said he had applied189 words
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45 1939-01-18 8 A conditional discharge was ran ted by Mr. Justice MurrayAnysley in the Perak Supreme Court yesterday to Lam Fook Cheong, who .was adjudicated a bankrupt in 1931. His Lordship suspended the order from operation for a period of six months.45 words
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669 1939-01-18 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday. INDIANS should have the same rights as Britons in every enterprise in Malaya and they should be given equal rights in the administration of this country, declared Pundit Hridaya Nath Kunzru when he addressed more than669 words
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Article159 1939-01-18 8 Signs Of Attempt \i Incendiarism (Trom Our Own Correspondent, i Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday. Early on Sunday morning the occupant of one of the Railway quarters at Sentul was alarmed to see smoke and flames rising from the rear bed room of his quarters. With the help159 words
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Article60 1939-01-18 8 Mr. E. Bagot. Chief Police Officer, Perak, left for Kuala Lumpur on transfer on Monday afternoon. Mr. Bagot takes the place of Mr. L. A. Thomas, Chief Police Officer, Selangor, who is proceeding on transfer to Singapore. Mr. M. LI. Wymne who reumed from Home leave arrived60 words
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Article106 1939-01-18 8 Fever produces poisons. It’s these poisons that make you feel hot and cold in turn, that cause violent pains over the eyes and that make you desperately thirsty. These poisons waMe away your nerve and muscle tissues and weaken your digestlv? organs. That’s why solid foods106 words
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Article361 1939-01-18 8 Start Likely In Two Or Three Months (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Tuesday. Following the experimental survey flight of the Wearne Brothers four engined DHB6 aircraft from Singapore to Kuching, Sarawak, and back during the week-end it is likely that a regular biweekly service will begin361 words
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Article156 1939-01-18 8 Court Acting As Mediator A well-known Ipoh Chinese, Lam Wer.g Chak, and his wife, CSieon*' Mok Lin, appeared on summons in Cite Ipoh Second Magistrate’s court yesterday before Che Ismail on three charges of assault preferred against each of them by' Cheong Yuk Sim. stepmother156 words
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133 1939-01-18 8 The suspicious movenyent of two Chinese among the Gopeng-road caves prompted Customs officers to investigate. and when they approached the two men left the cave and bolted. They wire however chased and arrested. A search inside the <*ave revealed a big still and a133 words
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Advertisement545 1939-01-18 8 DRESSMAKER WHO COULD NOT SEW Hands Swollen with Rheumatism Pity this poor dressmaker Nine-tenth.' Of her work consists of sewing— and sht was not able to sew. Rheumatism in th< hands was her trouble, and she tried any number of “remedies.” But nothin; helped—until she came to Kruschen. “Three-and-a-half years545 words
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Advertisement25 1939-01-18 8 Seasonal designs IN ARROW SHIRTS GENTS’ TIES 4 HANDKERCHIEFS 1939 STOCKS JUST ARRIVED INSPECTION CORDIALLY INWIED AURORA’S DEPARTMENT STORF CORNER OF High St. North Bridge25 words
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149 1939-01-18 9 Jl 7)6E AND COURT TO ATTEND SHORT CHURCH SERVICE rpili: first .Mssion of the Penang Assizes for 1939 wili open on Mon- div, February 13. i jtaiye will be Mr. Justic i i will be the usual cerePrior to the opening ii lordship,149 words
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Article50 1939-01-18 9 i ir own Correspondent.) ititu Gajah, Monday. I received a letter i in China, requestmoney,” was the lie Gw Kam. a Chiproduced before ii in the Batu Gajah a a charge of steal.•••rred till January IS j rint recods, if any, $lOO being allowed.50 words
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Article20 1939-01-18 9 Principal of the feluk Anson, has Penang. His place en taken ov r by Singapore Corr.20 words
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Article131 1939-01-18 9 Many Nevi Ones This Year Pp’ents of school children are finding this week one of the most expensive in the year. New books for promoted children will cost quite a large sum and even in the primaries the purchase of new readers alone approximates $5. With fees131 words
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Article70 1939-01-18 9 The dr la to Monday's trains was occasioned by a further mishap on the scene of th recent accident near Slim River. In the morning, before the Penang-bound train was due to pass, th, engine of a ballast train working on the spot fell from70 words
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95 1939-01-18 9 Mr. Justice Murray-Aynsfey reserved judgment on Monday afternoon in the appeal by the Assistant Legal Adviser. Perak, against an order of acquittal by the Kan par Magistral» in a prosecution under the Chandu Enactment. The respondent was one Che Tat. an employee in the Government95 words
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Article119 1939-01-18 9 Blanja Bridge Reopened To Traffic (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Kangsar, Tuesday. The Blanja Pontoon Bridge is being re-assembled and will be open lor j traflic by noon today. This follows an improvement in the flood situation in Upper Perax. Rains have practically ceased in Upper119 words
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114 1939-01-18 9 Telttk Anson Road To !><■ Renamed From Our Own Correspondent i Teluk Anson, Tuesday. Nibong road, which leads to the Anglo-Chinese School teachers ’’colony,' is to be renamed Horley Road in the nea’ future. This was the decision of the Lower Perak114 words
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Article271 1939-01-18 9 Failed Tn Keep Proper Account BANKRI.I’I, Y ruh Hui .lot), of Chop Hock Ban Thye. Teluk Anson. was sentenced to one month’s simple imprisonment by Mr. .Justice Murray-Aynsley at the Perak Supreme Court on the application of thv Assistant Official Assignee, Perak In making the271 words
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Article193 1939-01-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent' London, January 11. The following list of Malayan appointI neats, must of which have already I een announced in Singapore, was issued >y the Colonial Office today: Messrs. G. A. T. Allen. J. L. Arnold. A. F. F. Blannerhassett, L. C. Carn.l, <.193 words
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Article57 1939-01-18 9 (From Our Cwn Correspondent» Kuala .Kangsar, Tuesday. The Sultan cf Pers k attended a meeting of Ulanas and Chiefs held at tht Iskandar Polo Club this morning. Matters in connection with the Coronation festivities of His Highness, which will take place in the first week57 words
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Article84 1939-01-18 9 In the Supreme Court yesterday a suit was down for hearing between Yong Chong Chew (plaintiff) and Looi Choong Hee and Boon VVofa. Phoy The claims was for balance of certain money placed on deposit. Just before the time fixed for hearing of the case, Mr.84 words
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35 1939-01-18 9 Another gang robbery occurfel last night at Kampar. robbers entering a blind woman’s house and taking $5O cash after beating her into silence. No arrests have yet been. made.35 words
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Article249 1939-01-18 9 Cholera Outbreak Feared (From Our Own Correspondent» Bangkok. January 17. The news that the East Asiatic liner Selandia had to go into quarantine at Singapore on account of smallpox on board, was received in Bangkok with real regret, for the royal party were looking forward249 words
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Article89 1939-01-18 9 The Ceylonese community of Bera' will entertain Mr. N. Eliatamby, J.P.. of Taiping. to a tea party to congratulate him on the Malayan Certificate of Honour conferred upon him by- His Majesty th King. function is being organh Ceylon Association of Perak, Ipoh, and all Ceylonese in Perak,89 words
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1496 1939-01-18 10 INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN DEVELOPMENTS London, January 5. TT is frankly impossible, in the present state of world affairs, to predict with confidence the course of business during the next twelve months. I ncer.ainty, howevei, does not relieve business men from the responsibility for laying1,496 words
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Article113 1939-01-18 10 P'OLLUWING additional r rubber outputs for the month of December have been announced: Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) Rubber 76,000 lbs., Radek Rubber 20,000 lbs., Bradwall (F.M.S.) 45,400 lbs., Chersonese (F.M.S.) 71.000 lbs., Dennistown Rubber 31,800 lbs., Highlands and Lowlands 139,000., Klabang Rubber 108,000 lbs., Krian Rubber Plantations113 words
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Article398 1939-01-18 10 Crosscut Fails To Find Lode London. January 6. r rHE fall since last Tuesday in the 2s 6d shares of the Polberro Tin Company of Cornwall from 9s to 7s 6d (after 6s 9d) makes timely the issue last evening of the quarterly development report.398 words
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601 1939-01-18 10 THE political situation lias shown no signs of amelioration during the past month, though it is hoped that the present talks in Rome may do something to clarify the position and lead to a better understanding. If .only a shade more confidence could be601 words
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764 1939-01-18 10 Continent Remains Buyer But Little Interest From U.S. London, January 4. OUR last Report was dated 21st December. The Christmas and New Year holidays in the meantime have reduced the number of working days and tended to make the .Market somewhat inactive. Business has been764 words
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Article24 1939-01-18 10 Overture. Morimo. (William): selection, Waltzes from Vienna. (Clutsam); serenade. Birthday. (Lincke); fantasia, Bacchanalia. (Finck); march, Entry Of the Gladiators. (Fucik).24 words
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Article487 1939-01-18 10 Outlook For Current ea r IVIR. IL A. iBARKETI prcsi<Ul at the second annual .r ei meeting of P.ulang p her Ltd., yisterdav jibabsence of Mr. A. I’. Hadow is at present vfuitin<. th.- and said that t(. quota for the pe. K view was 66%487 words
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Article29 1939-01-18 10 Reuter Two more persons executed this morning brings the year’s total hangman's victims to eight Thev —r—, rarold Hein Koschen Kersandt. Both w-r.; traying State secrc’< ReuterReuter - 29 words
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Advertisement19 1939-01-18 10 We HAVE THE ftHiTion (111 LFUFA Z) J THE WATERPROOF WALL FINISH SIME DARBY CO., Lll>- j sole agents19 words
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Article, Illustration292 1939-01-18 11 refugee arrives at W oburn House and prepares his papers for the Committee. •u tul t eh> I rant t I hi> uirl is receil ins money d' foseplt Head ol the I inaneial Ueuartment MEETS U/S UEHO oi three ot his ten years Brian Jones292 words
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221 1939-01-18 12 International News Agency. puppet TROOPS DESERT Shanghai. January 13. SMASHING back in bitter see-saw fighting in the North Kiangsi sector. Japanese warplanes today bombed Yangtsun and Paishui, on the highway linking the Nanchang and Canton i ailways. The air bombs killed 200 but theInternational News Agency. - 221 words
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164 1939-01-18 12 More than 1.700 ’live’ shows, staged by twenty-four producers, formed the radio t ntertainment arranged by the BBC Variety Department in London alone in the twelve months October. 1937-September, 1938. The actual number was 1,756. To that figun. may be added 714 gramophonerecord variety164 words
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122 1939-01-18 12 A new departure in acoustic design is a feature ct the orchestral studio at the BBC’s studio centre in Aberdeen, opened on December 9 by the Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair. It consists of the provision of an ‘inverted-V’ roof rising to a height of122 words
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Article172 1939-01-18 12 8.8. C. Commentary On England-Wales Match A commentary by Captain H. B. T. Wakelam on the International Rugby match between England and Wales, to be played at Twickenham on January 21, will be broadcast from Daventry. Of the fifty matches played between England and Wales, England has won172 words
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Article301 1939-01-18 12 .4 II underfill Rook It is the best-seller of our time. Cne firm alone has sold 480,030.030 copies, and it is still selling by thousands a day—tens of thousands a day. It is sold in the British Isles and throughout the British Empire. It is bought and read301 words
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653 1939-01-18 12 Japanese Short Of Men: May Leave Sheklung And Shektan Chungshan, January 13. /CHINESE reports stated today that the present ad\:in.v on Canton is undertaken from the east troops under General Wu Chi-wei. those under General Hsia Wei from the west and others undering of open towns- Tnt“rn,ition,i.. Agency - 653 words
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180 1939-01-18 12 .part of the movie gners.—lnt- rna! News Agency. Hanoi. January 13 WITH his peace plans frustrated Mr. Wang Chiny-wei. expel! deputy general executive of the Ki mintang, will shortly proceed from here to Saigon en route to Eucoptor a prolonged holiday. Mr. Wang.part of the movie gners.—lnt- rna! – . ; News Agency. - 180 words
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Article102 1939-01-18 12 International News Agency. Chungking, January It was revealed here today that Gen eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek recently called an Important conference in a <• tain place in Shensi, where over 200 1 ing commenders were present to 3 berate on important military pi bh Generalissimo Chiang dehv-.International News Agency. - 102 words
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Article53 1939-01-18 12 —lnternational New A'■ Shanghai, January I The Journal de Shanghai, local H paper, stated that the Japan-s- <1 ment floated new bonds on lanu .< to the value of Yen 400,000.( 00 1 purpose. Tjie Japanese Government intin-t float within this year loan to Yen 1,620.000,000. accor uo—lnternational New A'■ - 53 words
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Advertisement98 1939-01-18 12 Asfhma Germs Killed in 3 Minnies Choking, gasping, wheezing Asthma and Bronchitis poison your system, ruin your liealth and weaken yuur heart. Mendaco. the prescription of an American physician starts killing Asthma Germs in 3 minutes’ fiurihcs the blood and builds new vitality »><) that Jou can sleep soundly all98 words
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Miscellaneous592 1939-01-18 12 radio .radio radio radio' radio radio radio radio radio radio radio radio radio radio PENANG ZHJ 6.08 mes (49.30 m.) TODAY 6.00 Malay Music. 7.00 Variety Programme. “Have You Anything on Tonight, Matilda Darling?” (Bram Martin His Band); “Ye 8.8. C.” (Flanagan Allen); “The Naughty Nineties” •a) London, (b) Romance,592 words
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Miscellaneous662 1939-01-18 12 SINGAPORE ZHP 9.69 mc/s (30.96 m.) TODA Y P.M. I. Miscellaneous Programme of New gramophone Records. 1.30 Mid-day lubber Prices. 1.32 Miscellaneous Prorramme continued. 2.00 Interval. 5.00 Tokkien Amoy Music.j "Chia Pek Chio.” hing by Kim Tee. “Hooi Bung Hiah Lee.” Sung by Ang Gek. 5.30 “Two Years Ago.” A662 words
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Miscellaneous649 1939-01-18 12 8.8. C. Service Schedule For Far East London, Jan. 13. Following is the probable BBC Service Schedule for the Far East in Malayan standard time for week beginning Jan. 15: TKANIpIISSION 2 6.02 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.: GSJ GSG GSV and GSF TRANSMISSION 3 9.20 p.m. to 12.20 a.m. GSF.649 words
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Article483 1939-01-18 13 Latest Posting Times At Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh And Penang AIR MAILS OUTWARD Fl ROPE VXD THE WEST IMPERIAL (Empire Air Mail): For Burma (except Victoria Point), India, Aden, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Kenya Tanganyika Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern a 1 it In m Rhodesia, Nyasalatid, South .\frii a Great Britain,483 words
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872 1939-01-18 13 arrivals Today: KLANG ex Singapore via Port Swettenham. BULAN ex Singapore via ports. PRES. VAN 3UREN ex San Francisco via ports. BOENAKEN ex Tandjong-Poera. Tomorrow: MATANG ex X ictoria Point, Renong, Kopah and Tongkah PATROCLUS ex Liverpool. AENEAS ?x Singapore. PALOPO ex Singaport and872 words
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Advertisement479 1939-01-18 13 BLUE funnel line W UITIiLV SERVICE TO LONDON A NORTH CONTINENT Leaves Penan» Due London a '\fAS Callw Marseilles Glasgow Jan. 19 Feb. 18 f(II r pg Calls Hull Gdynia Jan. 26 Feb. 22 i t VSHIEL Calls Antwerp Middlesboro Jan. 27 Feb. 27 iui hay service to Liverpool via479 words
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Advertisement90 1939-01-18 13 iAMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. Penang Malles Fenang Feb 28 Pres. VAN BUREN Jan. 19 Mar 14 pres. HARRISON Feb. 2 Mar. 2g K 2: ES M- Mar. 29 Apr. 11 PACIFIC SERVICE Arrive Arrive Eeave s Francisco Los Angeles Hongkong s eb Feb. 18 Pres. PIERCE90 words
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Advertisement729 1939-01-18 13 P O BRITISH IND A (IncorpoKbted In England) PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S.S. "ROILNA” SAILING THURSDAY, 19th JANUARY, 1939. Outwards from London for China Japan I Hamewards for Colombo, Aden, Port Sal<l| due Penan K Marseilles and London. due Penang S/S “RANPURA” Jan. 26 S/S “CARTHAGE” Jan. 28 S/S “BURDWAN” Feb.729 words
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Miscellaneous15 1939-01-18 13 TIDE TABLE TODAY HIGH 11.43 p.m. 5.57 p.m. TOMORROW 6.38 am 12.28 p.m. 6.38 p.m.15 words
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Article1241 1939-01-18 14 England’s Poor Form In Trials WALES CONFIDENT OF VICTORY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, January 11. THE first rugby international of the season takes place at Twickenham on January 21 when England receives Wales. After the final trial on January 7 the England team was selected1,241 words
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Article980 1939-01-18 14 First Day Of The 7>/ipi n J Skye Meeting I Below is the programme for the first day’s races of th •J’aiping Turf Club’s January Skye Meeting on Frid< Eight events are provided and the fields are on the nu dei t side. Two newcomers, Sunbeam980 words
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Article70 1939-01-18 14 The annual Ladies versus Gentlem m golf match of the Ipoh Golf Club, to be played on Thursday, will be followed by a bridge and mahjong evening. There will be a charge of $1 per head, which will include a cold buffet supper. Play will commence at70 words
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Article41 1939-01-18 14 The following are results ot on Monday in the Penang Sp 1 singles handicap bowls toum J. A. McEvoy (scr.) beat J Dougall (plus 2) 21 l’- HJ. E. Miller (scr.) beat Brodie (plus 1) 21 —20.41 words
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Advertisement247 1939-01-18 14 PATE N T J THE MOVING PARTS OF YOUR ENGINE dove sj&oedt su& Ml WWW K^ creamCMAM A nre white e^; ye <*' tbe //AC. 1 N°’* a 7 plaster' p dlows, etC (Mj Does not P\ ha ts, P 3 Al o H&' H <x—;— I.K.XX J 1 sTE247 words
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523 1939-01-18 15 I’adang Clubs’ Weak Forward Line it II VI is probably the last match of any importance to n be played on the Esplanade took place yesterday when the two padang Clubs, the Penang Sports* Club and the im Recreation iub, fielded a combined eleven523 words
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Article262 1939-01-18 15 G.C.D.S. In Need Of Practice Paying their first match after the holidays, the Penang Government Commercial Day School’s hockey eleven sustained a three-nil defeat at the hands of the Sporting Diamonds yesterday on th> Westlands ground. Probably due to insufficient practice, the G.C.D.S. team showed little262 words
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138 1939-01-18 15 The annual general meeting of the Perak Chinese Recreation Club will be held at the Club's premises at Chung Thye Pin-road, Ipoh, on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by an "At Home” given by the president, the Hon. Dr. K. T.138 words
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Article410 1939-01-18 15 Secret Instruction To U.S. Referees A little human sympathy is creeping into American boxing, i to the disgust of those fans who demand to see at least one man per fight spread like a smear over the canvas floor. Referee Eddie Joseph, it is now admitted, in410 words
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463 1939-01-18 15 i mi Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. F|iHL retiring Council of the Selangor j H-.-i dl Association, in the third Annual report to lx; presented at the Ann nil general meeting on February 2 at tin Y.M.C.A., expresses its opinion that unless463 words
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Article221 1939-01-18 15 ‘"‘v match between the State t ~le R es t has been arranged to on the Hutchings School 'on Saturday Jan. 21st., at 5.15 tji s ’de will play in colours and 1,1 whites. With the exception Lyle, who will not be playing going221 words
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Article159 1939-01-18 15 London, Jan. 16. Mr. Jack Morris, the amateur rider, has backed himself to win £7.500 in this year's Grand National. He stated yesterday that he has purchased the steeplechaser Drim specially so that he can ride the gel Sing in the Grand National. He has taken a159 words
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130 1939-01-18 15 Don Bradman’s amazing teat of scoring five successive centuries—he got fifth against Queensland on |an. 10—will start all over again the arguments whether the Don is or is not the greatest batsman the world has ever seen. hive successive centuries is an Australian130 words
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Advertisement196 1939-01-18 15 V, IIIUMC null FERRANTI Ferranti Ltd. manufacture a wide range of meters, testing instruments, transformers, electric clocks, condensors, chokes, etc. z FERRANTI KWH METER T FOR SWITCHBOARD MOUNTING IjgiSpL" FERRANTI "CLIP-ON" AMMETER WRITE FOR SPECIAL LEAFLETS: HUTTENBACHS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN S. S.) ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS WPS. 31 11.1 is| 'll196 words
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Article68 1939-01-18 16 MIDDAY QUOTATIONS TIN LATEST enang $110.37% U3,ness 25 tons si 10 *l7l' COPRA SI 10.37 »2 Sundried $3 50 ai™ Pepper w;5O Penang (Spot) 2 7c Singapore (Spot) 27c TAPIOCA Fair Seed $3.05 Mediuin $3.45 RICE Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $5.90 No. 2 $5.70 White No. 168 words
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Article107 1939-01-18 16 Prev. Today Parf s 177 ***** 177* New York 4.67% 4.67 H Montreal 4. 71 4.71% Brussels 27.65% 27.66% Geneva 20.69% 20.71 Amsterdam 8.60% 8.61% Milan 88% 88% Berlin 11.64% 11.65 Stockholm 19.42 19.42 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna unquoted unquoted Helsingfors 226% 226% Prague 136%107 words
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Article122 1939-01-18 16 LONDON. January 17. Buyers Seilers ÜBBEK: Easy. London TjSd. Bd. February 7?gd. Bd. Apl./June Sc. B*d. Julj’/Sept. B%d. New York: (opening) 15.97 cts. Jnited Kingdom Stecks:— London 53,528 tons Liverpool 29,883 tons COPRA: Straits S. D. Rotterdam. Jan. £10.15.0 PEPPER: White Muntok: in bond. 3%d. Jan.,122 words
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Article142 1939-01-18 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN 1 Ttnajen SeOerr •Ayer Weng .60 .62% Batu Selangor 1.32% 1.37% Hong Fatt .66 .68 Jelebu .60 .65 Kuchai 1.25 1.30 Petalings 6.70 6.90 Rahman Hyd. 1.10 1.15 Raub Gold 4.50 4.60 Rantau 1.42% 1.45 Sungei Luas 1.45 1.50 Sungei Way 1.87% 1.92% Taiping Cons. 1.57%142 words
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Article281 1939-01-18 16 By courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co.. Singapore- New York, Tuesday: Early weakness failed to attract the following increased attractions of the buying side and there is a final hour of general strength on activity. There is a feeling of possibility to: the decrease inBy courtesy of Messrs. S. E. Levy and Co.. Singapore- - 281 words
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Article229 1939-01-18 16 KENNEDY CO. j RUBBER: Buj ers Sellers iimah 1.00 t. 20 Kedah I.SO 1.92% *<ew Scudai 1.00 1.20 Pajam 1.70 1.80 TIN: Ampat 3-9 4i1% fAyer IVeng .57% .62% Berjuntai 10'0 10 9 liiUßia Malay 219 22(6 long Fatt .66 .69 Johar. 25 .28 Jelebu .60 .65 <pg. Kamunting B'3229 words
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Article77 1939-01-18 16 Reuter. London, Tuesday. World gold production for 1938 increased by 5.5 per cent., compared with 1937 which itself was a record, showing a seven and a half per cent. Increase over 1936, according to the Union Corporation, which puts 1938 production at a new recordReuter. - 77 words
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Article152 1939-01-18 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Wengs .60 .62% Selangors 1.35 1.40 lurma Malays 21,3 22 0 Hong Fatts .66 68 Jelebus .60 65 Johans .26 .28 Kramats 9'7% 10 0 vunuangs 7,0 713 K. Kamuntings 8 3 Bi9cd K. Lanjuts 16 6 Lukuts 55 .60 Pungahs 176 183cC Puchongs 17152 words
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Article94 1939-01-18 16 Invitations been issued by Messrs. See Seang Ee, Seang Phoe and Seang Huat for the wedding of their nephew. See Chim Ghee, youngest son of th e late Mr. and Mrs. See Seang Patt, to Miss Lee Slew Lan, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.94 words
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Article32 1939-01-18 16 Following is the result of the Consolation Cup (ladies): Mrs. H. Oke 45 5= 40 Mrs. A. Clark 53—13=40 The result being a tie a replay will be arranged.32 words
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Article41 1939-01-18 16 Sadie and Irene, two international artistes, are performing to good houses nightly at the Elysee Cabaret. They sing and dance well and their higihkicking Jazz number is a feature which must be seen to be appreciated.41 words
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Article49 1939-01-18 16 H.M.S. Aquarius, which arrived from Sabang yesterday, left Penang this morning for Singapore. It is understood that three submarines and one destroyer will be visiting Penang next month for a stay of a week. The destroyer is the Westcott, and the submarines are Atus, Grampus and Odin.49 words
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Advertisement753 1939-01-18 16 BANKS THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA (Incorporated in England try Royal Charter 1853) The Indian Overseas Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,00 Head office Bank, Ltd.. No. 38 Biahopsgate, London, E.O. Manchester Office (incorporated Id British India) No. 71 Mosley Street Agencies <6 Branches Alor st*. Hong Kong753 words
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Advertisement147 1939-01-18 16 Royal Theatre Box No. 5 ALOR STAR 'Phone 77. Commencing on Sunday. 22nd January Great News I Good News fhghtly Two Performance 7. ?0 p. m and 9.30 p. m. Brought at Great Expense for You. Entertainment. THE CHINA TRAVEL GREAT OPERA OF SHANGHAI For a short season only. Come147 words
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Advertisement540 1939-01-18 16 Head Office: 12, Bishop Street t> Phone 1477 I r «le£am^G. Uet *J h p^ Singapore Office: Cecil Str (tt < $L t 1 8lfe: «Xfe 1 Dnd'o„':'" iel ’-fej t”? n'"ol' Kates of Subscription fo? p; nan and Sunday Gazettt Gaztt h Pinang Gazette .Monthly D $L25 ry S540 words
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