The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 26 December 1928
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Title Section19 1928-12-26 1 Straits Echo WEEKLY EDITION $lB PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CTS. VOL. 26 PENANO, DECEMBER 26. 1028 No. 5219 words
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Advertisement201 1928-12-26 1 (Leading Articles Miscellaneous (Con.) 1 on the Jud <5 Aesthetic Architecture 866 i> u I ovo Penang Sanitarium-Hospital 875 h lie Clubs and the Public 876 How to Uphold Rubber 874 Meeting and Report W Soon Theam A Co*. 863 865 f£' aw The Dispensary (Penang. Ltd. 866 Inspector Judge201 words
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Advertisement94 1928-12-26 2 Kml g$ fjfyili inl ■LJ/j ju ®i?-2Eg| j|| luihl llWj W>™hJ illj !o wl ’WBI Iwß i I <o ’i|| O v b llj-l i lu? bHI *s B < |Mg| Kl(. m gj3 E BS» i Ej |i |j Jyfß ||Ak w/1 H1 ?W •■KI MBrfe:; I gin ll|||W94 words
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Article734 1928-12-26 862 When the League of Nations was first established, it was fondly imagined among the vast majority of pacifists whose number has grown as the inevitable result of the Great War that the combination of nations then formed would prove effective in at least a material degree in734 words
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Article236 1928-12-26 862 Another instance of a prisoner eseap ing from the Police Courts occurred the other day in Singapore when a Chinese who had been arrested by the Monopolies Department on a charge of possession of dutiable liquor and who was seated in Court in charge of a police236 words
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Article468 1928-12-26 862 Work on the course yesterday waa much the same as on any other morning. The only two new ones on the track were Pol vang a and Dolly Kenilworth, both trained by O’Neill. They were worked by Mr. bunders. The following are the names of the 26 Penang468 words
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Advertisement24 1928-12-26 862 the straits echo PUBLISHED DAILY WEEKLY EDITIONS Coittlniog the newt of th* week prior to departure of Mails for Europe 59, Beach Street, PcnaaJ24 words
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Article730 1928-12-26 863 SOON THEAM CO. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Penang, December 14 Early in the week there was a gradual decline in the price of rubber, but a slight rally set in before the close and it finishes at 8 7/16d. showing a loss of 3/ 16d. during the week. Rubber shares, however,730 words
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331 1928-12-26 863 Kok Soon Teck, a clerk employed by the Borneo Sumatra Trading Company, was the accused in a case of trespass which came before the Second Magistrate, Singapore. Inspector Judge, the complainant, said he was in his house on Sunday when the accused called on331 words
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Article450 1928-12-26 863 MR- WHITAKER’S Hat trick at (From tu it December is Ihe concluding day of the pJU Club Amateur R ace meeting pt P“i another good afternoon’s s J weather was fine and the anLi was an improvement on that «/“S prevmus day. Owing to rain over»* the450 words
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97 1928-12-26 864 MR. BELL CLOSELY QUESTIONED (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, December 19 Mr. Justice Dean in the Supreme Court closely questioned Mr. Stuaft Bell, a solicitor, on his failure to keep proper records of the execution of a deed in his office. Mr. Bell admitted he97 words
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Article256 1928-12-26 864 —TOM. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, December 19 The Perak Poppy Day collections total $20,451, exceeding last year’s by over $3,000. A session of the Penang Assizes will be held on January 8, 1929. Mr. Mrs. F. J. G. Aeria have gone to Singapore for a—TOM. - 256 words
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Article450 1928-12-26 864 STRAITS CATTLE TRADING CO. CASE LENGTHY EVIDENCE The prosecution continued yesterday in the preliminary inquiry into'the allegation against three employees of the Straits tattle 1 rading Co. of falsifying the firm’s accounts. The first and third accused. K. 8. Mohammed Maliamgr and M. Salleh Maliamar who were manager450 words
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Article456 1928-12-26 864 URGENT NEEDS OF JELUTONG DISTRICT (To the Editor of the Strattr Echo» Sir, During the past few years, due princ pally to the exorbitant rent® of houses in town, also to the high cost of living, the population of Jelutong village has greatly increased, so much456 words
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Article682 1928-12-26 865 SOON THEAM CO. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Penang, December 21 Rubber was firmer during the week. To-day ’s price 8 9/16d show’s a gain of |d since our last report. The rubber share market was active and a fair volume of business was done at advancing rates. The higher prices brought682 words
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Article285 1928-12-26 865 HAUL OF ARMS (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. December 20 The police made an important haul in the botanical gardens vesterday evening 25 revolvers and 2,000 rounds of amnili nition were found in the possession of three Chinese who handed over the same to a Chinese detective posing285 words
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Article111 1928-12-26 865 building fund Mr V C U V aC k $5,212 64 Ml. C. Armrthanayagam Mr. G. bantbosham Mr. P. E. Dunam Mr. V. Daniel Pillai Mr. A. Joseph Mi. X. M. Arunachalam 15 na Dr. S. Sinnadurai Mr. S. Packiam Mrs. Peter David 2 Mr. J. David111 words
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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251 1928-12-26 865 KTo the Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, The Crosswords and Football Competitions styled Beatrice Crosswords and Football Competitions are being run by ;ome well known person whom I could tot personally meet to ask the following > questions. 1. Who is Scrutinizing the Beatrice Football251 words
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Article630 1928-12-26 866 V\ e know only too well that we live in an age to-day the tendency of which j 3 to become increasingly utilitarian, aD d therefore, as we see it, there is all the more reason why the painful fact .uouid not be, to use an Irishism,630 words
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Article223 1928-12-26 866 COLOURS DEFEAT WHITES Although the rugby football season has really ended so far as Penang is concerned the players are endeavouring to keep themselves fit as one or two. or even more may be selected to play f.or the North versus the South which is ‘n be played223 words
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Article214 1928-12-26 866 SERVICES DEFEAT S. C. C. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, December 22 The Services boat the S.C.C. to-day in the Malaya Cup Rugby and arc thus practically certain to be the finalists as they have Johore to beat, they scored one goal and two tries to nil214 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article54 1928-12-26 866 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, December 18 Perak held a successful Seven Aside iournament the winners being Ponsford’s Team. A cup has been awarded to the winners. It is the intention to put up an annual competition in Perak 1 he tournament will possibly be opened to54 words
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Article56 1928-12-26 866 (LX.A. vs 5.J.0.8.A. 3he Ping Pong match between the OX.A. and the St. John's Old Boys' Association resulted as follows Chenh Chuan Fang (OX A.) beat Lee Kai Ming (SJOB.A (V—3, fV—O; Khaw Keng Hoek (OX.A beat Ng Kok Thov (5.J.0.8.A.) <’» —o, 6—O; < >on Hoot Ewe56 words
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Article220 1928-12-26 866 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING Tummy ache writes as follows.Sharubuldeis of Dispensary (Penang) Ltd. are notified that on Wednesday morning, December 19, a meeting will be held at 3 Weld Quay, Penang, re the winding up and sale of the Company because of its continued trade loses The220 words
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Article96 1928-12-26 866 SUDDEN DEATH AT SEREMBAN Capf J H. V larke late Officer Commanding. Malay Volunteer Tnfan trv. Negri Semlrihm, who had been committed for trial nt the forthcoming As .izi s on n charge of criminal breach f t 11,t. was admitted to the European II -pg d,96 words
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2006 1928-12-26 867 A lengthy meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, most of the time being taken up by appeals against the 1929 assessment. There were no less than 68 of these altogether, 65 of them coming from poor owners in Jelutong, whose rates have been2,006 words
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Article839 1928-12-26 868 three employees CHARGED falsification of accounts The Police Court was packed yesterday when a preliminary inquiry was held by the magistrate, Mr. B. 8. Walton, into the charge against three employees of the Straits Cattle Trading Co. t falsifying the firm's accounts. Messrs. Crabb-alt and J.839 words
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217 1928-12-26 868 STAYING ON PENANG HILLS His Exctdlcncy Sir Hayes Marriott, K.8.E., C.M.G., Officer Administering the Government and Lady Marriott, with a party, arrived in Penang yesterdav morning by the Government Yacht Seala lle II after a short trip to Pulu Seabelle II after217 words
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Article676 1928-12-26 869 LEAN AND CO.’S WEEKLY REPORT Thursday evening Tin has fluctuated mildly in price and appears to be steadying meanwhile roiMid about closing price of Spot £224 ss. and 3 months £223 10s. Rubber has again been a steady market and closing at 8 9/16 shows a gain676 words
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Article358 1928-12-26 869 M. D. E. CHRISTMAS NUMBER From the Malayan Daily Express, our Kuala Lumpur morning contemporary we have received a copy of their Christ mas Number, which for a local enterprise, is a very creditable effort. It consists of 94 pages of instructive, interesting and readable matter with a profusi358 words
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Article434 1928-12-26 869 LOW SCORING ON VIC TORIA GREEN The cricket match between St i l Old Boys Association, Sa r, and the Old Xaverians A. ““P"' Penang, which be sfe die 'victoria Green ended the r C atternoon although two days h ad set apart tor the game. The bnwU434 words
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Article752 1928-12-26 870 We have read the report of the special committee dealing with the future of the Esplanade. Beyond throwa flood of light, as Mr. Lynch has put it on a little known chapter of the history of Penang, of which not only the members of the752 words
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Article345 1928-12-26 870 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, December 21 A fire, in which the damage amounts ‘o $750,000, broke out early this morning at a godown on the quayside in Havelock Road owned by the Java Sumatra Handelsmaarts. containing $850,000 worth of copra. Smart brigade work saved the345 words
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Article3307 1928-12-26 870 $73,000 SPENT IN 20 YEARS PROPOSALS BY SPECIAL COMMITTAL OF P.C.C. AND P.R.C. Recommendations made by a Special Jo.nt Committee of the Penang Cricket Club and the Penang Recreation Club for the future maintenance of the padang as a sports ground were unanimously accepted at a3,307 words
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Article2154 1928-12-26 872 BUSINESS EXPANDING ON ALL SIDES TEN PER CENT DIVIDEND 1 nt- t ighlh annual general meeting of shareholders of the liunnymede Hotel, Limited, was held at noon yesterday al the registered othoe of the Company, Ao. 3 Well Quay, Penang. Mr. JL. Kemp (Director) was m the2,154 words
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Article670 1928-12-26 874 As already staled hi our telegrams, Mr. W G. Ormsby-Gore, who recently \isjtcu ccyiou, j ava uiid British .Maia. a on beiiail of the British Colonial (Juice, has now issued his report m u.e form of a Blue Book, the most interesting part oi which, deals670 words
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Article162 1928-12-26 874 RUBBER SALES DEPARTMENT Penang. December 19 Markets generally continue quiet and steady with little or no variation in values, London closing on balance I*l. higher while New York is unchanged. As expected London stocks show their first increase since September and n* w stand at 17.GG9162 words
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Article212 1928-12-26 874 MEETING OE RUBBER ESTATE OWNERS (From Our Own Correspondent) A general meeting of Rubber ESst.de iwners was held yesterday morning at the District Office, Balik Pulau to ascertain the views of the small holders on .he question of rubber assessment f>r 1929. Mr. Birs", the Chairman of the212 words
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Article576 1928-12-26 874 Arrival of the Crown Prince and Princess of Belgium (From A Correspondent) lhe InsuLnde which brought the Crown Prince and Princess oi Belgium to Java arrived in i'riok Harbour ou the lith instant. As soon us the steamer l:au moored, tne eldest daughter of the Governor-General of the576 words
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781 1928-12-26 875 The second ordinary general meeting pi members of Baiu Caves 'I in Dredging Company, Limited, was bold at the Registered Office of the Company, 33, Beach Street, Penang, on Saturday, December 15, 1928, at 12 noon. There were present Messrs. D. A. 51. Brown781 words
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Article83 1928-12-26 875 Mr. S. Wood-Hill gratefully acknowledges the following subscriptions: Mr. L. C. Brown $25 A few Members Tongkah Harbour Club per J. M. O’C. G. $4O $65 Also the following subscriptions sent direct to the Lady Superior Dr. McKern $5O Old Xaverian Association $25 Mrs. D. Kenny83 words
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Article64 1928-12-26 875 n v Onera of Singapore at the 'Oi\ Lane Theatre Hall is drawing 'O'W(ie<l houses every night. The extra unis and the vaudeville show are un'l' monslv acknowledged to be the best wer witnessed in Penang. We given understand that for this week an exej.lionallv strong64 words
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Article137 1928-12-26 875 erection of administp* uve building Tu The friends and donors to the P je u.eu-Hin,-Hospital will be dP" B know that the plans for tI.A a> g ad 10 "ve building have bA A linistrathe contract for tire building has been let °Uhe said W all ce.vect137 words
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Article299 1928-12-26 875 With the departure of Sir Henry Gompertz, Chief Justice F.M.S., on retirement this important post once again becomes vacant and pending the appointment of a permanent successor it is understood that Mr. Justice FarrerA anby, who has already acted before, will once again be appointed to act as299 words
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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780 1928-12-26 876 (To the Editor of the Straus Echo, Sir, Ab you ha.'e given publicity to “Competitor s letter anent .Beatrice I'uotuaii anti Crosswords Competitions, may i ask tnat you will be good enough to publish my reply? In answer to “Competitor’s” Question No. 1, let me definitely780 words
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Article770 1928-12-26 876 WEEKLY market report Saturday Evening 1 he approach of hnstmas exerc tied a restr.cthe influence upon business in the Share Market dur ng the period under review and with both Tin and Rubter n-> decided movement e ther v..p, qui< t conditions prevuled. li < year is770 words
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466 1928-12-26 877 STRAITS CATTLE CO.’S EMPLOYEES IN DOCK INQUIRY CONCLUDED The preliminary inquiry was conclu 1ed yesterday into the alleged falsification of accounts of the Penang Branch of the Straits Cattle Trading Co. by three of the firm’s employees, namely the manager K. S. Mohamed Maliamar, the466 words
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Article1005 1928-12-26 877 MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING The twenty-first meeting of the Board was held on December 8 in the Board Room at the Laboratory of the Institute. 2| miles Damansara Road, Kuala Lumpur, at 11.15 a.m. Present. Messrs. P. W. South, Acting Secretary for Agriculture, Presi dent, in1,005 words
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