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Title Section19 1929-10-02 989 Straits Echo WEEKLY EDITION $lB PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CTS. Vol. 27. PENANG, OCTOBER 2, 1929 No. 3019 words
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Advertisement340 1929-10-02 989 £w|Ba a |«uM|' I '™>*CONTENT u r fc X LEADERS. Ls Alor Star Lonely at Night? 994 JR w Taiping Court 995 Russia 991 Murder of Two-Year-Old Child 998 1 English 997 Most Remarkable Murder Trial... 1,000 I An Appeal 997 Medical Student Sentenced 1,002 Air Sense 1,001 Taiping’s Farewell340 words
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Advertisement197 1929-10-02 990 4 ****4H*j ft u t 2 I 4 2 I THE STRAITS ECHO i I WEEKLY EDITION. I J.w- W PubMie3 tKft 3ay prior te A* departure bf each maH for Europe, and containi X X the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well197 words
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Article688 1929-10-02 991 There cannot have been a period in Europe's history when so many problems awaited solution as at present. Among the major ones there, is the reparations tangle, the evacuation of the ’Rhineland; Belgium's pleasantries with Ho’land over the joint river; Poland's anxiety about her sea “corridor” through Germany; Lithuania’s688 words
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Article157 1929-10-02 991 WIN FOR CHINESE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, September 23. Postponed owing to rain on Saturday, the finals of the Inter-Club Lawn Tennis Doubles were played on Sunday between the Ipoh Club and the Perak Chinese Recreation Club and resulted in a win for the Perak Chinese157 words
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Article549 1929-10-02 991 ("By “Nemo.”) Great Mammon. Greatest god below the sky. IL has been worshipped slavishly by die materialists, denounced by the ide.d:sts and despised by many philosophers a jovial, fat god is he, without cafes, sorrow or fear lor the future. 01 disciples he has no need.549 words
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Advertisement26 1929-10-02 991 t he straits echo. published daily. WEEKLY EDITIONS suiting the new» ot the week prior to departure of Mail» for Europe. 59 t Beach Street, Penang.26 words
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Article121 1929-10-02 992 Previously acknowledged 8,581.01 The Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen 50.00 Lt. Commander Amcotts 242.52 Messrs. East Asiatic Co., Ltd., 100.00 St. Andrew’s Society 25.G0 E. L. K. 50.00 Frank Mustard 25.00 St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpur 81.00 St. George’s Church, Penang 13.56 Mr. H. D. Clark121 words
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137 1929-10-02 992 GOLF AND SWIMMING. Ipoh, September 24 Ex-servicemen from Kedah, Penang, Ipoh and Sitiawan were guests on invitation of the Taiping Branch of the Exservices Association on Saturday and Sunday and spent a very enjoyable time. The entertainments included a dance at the New Club on Saturday.137 words
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Article421 1929-10-02 992 Built at the expense of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Ch’.rii, the new premises will be let to well-known companies in Penang; while the entire ground floor is to be occupied by the bank’s local branch. Chartered Bank Chamber;. The three upper floors, for rental421 words
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216 1929-10-02 992 CORONER'S REMARKS. MEASURES TO ENSUftF COMPENSATION R Our oXTcXre S po a d tM Tl September 24 Ihe City Coroner. Mr 10 made the following important m connection with tho the death, as the result of a mX accident of a young Chinese Caf LtdL216 words
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Article157 1929-10-02 992 SHORTAGE IN AREA? Singapore, September There was a'sequel to the recent of the famous Alsagoff resident Bukit Tungal, Thompsoa Boothe purchasers, Messrs. (Malay.), Limited, applied to Supreme Court for an order o J the extent of the property 1 which was catalogued at t# square feet157 words
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Article422 1929-10-02 993 "Yours LovinglY to Friend. PENANG BOY’S LETTER. PROFESSOR GILLETT’S COMMENTS. essays by teachers. Before sailing by the s.s. “Klang for Klang last night Professor Gillett, of Kahles College, gave an interview to the •’Straits Echo” on impressions gained by a visit to the Penang Schools during the past week. “I422 words
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Article111 1929-10-02 993 RELIEVED OF $370. Singapore, September 24. A Chinese, who, it is alleged, arrived in Singapore from Rb.io, with $5OO for the purpose of purchasing foodstuffs and provisions for his European employer, reported to the police that when he was strolling in Connaught Drive at 7.30 last111 words
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181 1929-10-02 993 CHIEF JUSTICE’S TRIBUTE. Singapore, September 26. At the conclusion of the Assizes this afternoon the Chief Justice, addressing Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, said that this would be the last occasion he would appear in the courts of the Colony in the capacity of J). P.181 words
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Article45 1929-10-02 993 former manager of Jalapang Tin Mine, during his period of leave in Australia became attached to the Walsh Island Government Dock, and was engaged on concrete construe*)' n. He will shortly be back in Tpoh, having become associated with the Mines.45 words
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Article271 1929-10-02 993 PENANG CASE. CHARGES AGAINST THREE PEOPLE. Observations on Chinese marriages were made by Mr. C. D. D. Hogan in the Penang Police Court yesterday when he applied for the withdrawal of a charge ol bigamy against a Chinese woman and charges of abetting bigamy against271 words
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Article40 1929-10-02 993 SINGLES HANDICAP WON BY C. G. BARNES. (From Our Own Correspondent). The result of Penang Cricket Club Bowls Tournament tie played on Monday was:— Singles Handicap (Final) 1 C. G. Barnes beat —1 J. M. Chalmers 21—10.40 words
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Article14 1929-10-02 993 of Merlimau es- tate, lias gone on leave to Europe.14 words
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Article22 1929-10-02 993 Assistant Cons r- vator of F’orests, Kuala Kangs-r, is going home on leave about the middle of November.22 words
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Article27 1929-10-02 993 is accompanying her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swee Hoe, of I poll, to China on a short holiday. They leave on Thursday.27 words
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Article32 1929-10-02 993 at his bungalow at Pert Dickson. Mr. Chua Cheng Use. gave a dinner to Che Mohamed Salb-h Assistant District Officer, Port Dickson, on the occasion of his transfer to Tapah.32 words
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Article190 1929-10-02 994 MORE CARS CROSSING. INCREASE IN VALUE OF GOODS. Interesting figures showing an extraordinary rise in the number of motor cars carried between Penang and the mainland by the Harbour Board have just been made availaole. The monthly average numbe» in 1925 was 1,572 motor cars.190 words
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Article76 1929-10-02 994 (Continued at the foot of next Col.) Singapore, September 26 A motor accident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Sumbawa Road, when a Chinese pedestrian had his head crushed by one of the wheels of a motor lorry, had a sequel in the Third76 words
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Article28 1929-10-02 994 who was recently transferred from the Bankruptcy Office to the Penang District Court as Chief Clerk, has beeil appointed Commissioner to take affidavits or affirmations.28 words
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Article35 1929-10-02 994 having been appointed to act temporarily as a Judg of the F.M.S., Mr. C. C. Brown is acting temporarily as Legal Adviser, and Mr. G. E. Clayton, M.C., as Assistant Adviser, Kedah.35 words
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Article45 1929-10-02 994 ol the fourth son of Mr. Khoo Kina Swee of the staff of the Grand Hotel, Ipoh. The lad had recently recovered from an attack of diphtheria but later came in for another complaint. He was eight years old.45 words
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Article37 1929-10-02 994 assistant mana- ger of the Oriental Telephone and Electric Co., Singapore, has been authorised to file a specification of an invention for controlling traffic by means of an multi-contact switch and reflex indicator.37 words
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398 1929-10-02 994 LITTLE BUSINESS. DEATH OF PENANG NURSE IN U. K. Yesterdays meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners did not last a quarter of an hour. The President, Mr. G. L. Ham, presided and the others present were: Messrs. Khoo Sian Ewe, Lim Eow Thoon, L. E. Slowe,398 words
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Article465 1929-10-02 994 RAINS at wrong time, bad state OF THf town ROADS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. (Iroin Our Own Correspondent) T >, lor st ar. Saturda'. lhe rams, winch were long overt», have come now Ttair L v though welcome to the villagersTX it less a source of465 words
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Article637 1929-10-02 995 trlst breach alleged. gifiIsTRADE DISCHARGES 0 defendant. O our own Correspondent.) lb Taipmg, Monday. i i that occupied liaja Kamaralza- the luiping magistrate, for many W>l w. k h nf Penang, with committing cn•’,“al r aeh of trust in respect of the um sofs3COandSilso. Counsel for the s637 words
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Article145 1929-10-02 995 IN PENANG COURT. CHARGE OF CHEATING WITHDRAWN. An octogenarian, left the Penang Police Court yesterday a. happier, and it is to be hoped, wiser man. A serious charge which had been hanging over his head was withdrawn by the complainant and in discharging him145 words
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Article60 1929-10-02 995 FAT HE R I N=LA WCHA R G E I). (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, September 21 Sunda Singh, father in-law of Jewa Singh, Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Company’s jaga, who was found murdered in the Botanical Gardens on Friday, was formally produced before the Second60 words
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41 1929-10-02 995 waited upon His Highness the Sultan of .Johore when he arrived at Colombo from Europe. His Highness disembarked in the Master Attendant’s launch, had tea with the All-Ceylon Malay’ Association and re-embarked in H.-. even-41 words
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Article687 1929-10-02 995 BANK ACTION. RESCINDING ORDER PROBLEM. Al the adjourned meeting of creditors ot the financial firm of T. S. N. held in Penang Supreme Court, at which over 50 ci editors were present, it was reported that the Singapore branch of the fi;m, at the worst, could remit687 words
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Article184 1929-10-02 996 FINED AT PENANG. ACCUSED OF BEING LOQUACIOUS. Bamasamy, a middle-aged Tamil, has a great weakness. When he indulges in the luxury of alcohol, which happens periodically, he waxes extremely eloquent. If he confines his eloquence to the four walls of his house it would be perfectly all184 words
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21 1929-10-02 996 acco t panied by Mrs. Morton, left Penang recently Jur England.21 words
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Article407 1929-10-02 996 HOW SUBRAMANIUM WAS TEMPTED. Becently young Subramanium aged 15, of no occupation, found himself on tiie horns of a most awkward dilemma. And not being able to solve it he has been branded a felon. Subramanium was standing at a gate in Logan Itoad when he noticed407 words
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Article34 1929-10-02 996 Meteorological Beadings, Penang Hill, for the week ending September 29, 1929:—Total Bainfall M.M.: 127.600; \verage daily evaporation in M.M. 1.179; Average daily maximum: 75.286; Average daily minimum: 67.714; Average mean temperature: 71.500.34 words
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Article13 1929-10-02 996 has been ap- pointed editor of the “Straits limes.13 words
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207 1929-10-02 996 nine Y ears in INDIA EPIDEMIC OF ESCAPES. V. R. Ratnasamy a 1 enang milk vendor, was summoned in July iqwi for selling adulterated milk, but being afraid of the consequences he retired to his home land. A warrant was issued and still Lt nasamy207 words
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Article74 1929-10-02 996 EX=CASHIER CHARGED (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, September There was a sequel to the recem bupreme Court action brought by t e i mer cashier against the Asiatic <-■ leum Company, who allegedwon. dismissal in connection with the money from the safe in the Ocean74 words
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Article35 1929-10-02 996 I CiVlr LiVA* vn* Penan? M eteorologieal 22. Hill, for the week ending• 1 1929:—Total Painfall M..n q Average daily 1.691; Average daily nia Y- A ver Average daily minimunn age mean temperature:35 words
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Article34 1929-10-02 996 t ir r Job ll Mrs. Johnston, the n l! e aD d Coston. of Messrs. Sime, ndiDg Malacca, who has be turn ing w holiday in Australia. >• Klebang early in October.34 words
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Article507 1929-10-02 997 5SO r Gillett of Baffles Colto be congratulated on tue kg e i makin" to improve the MAueh bovs in the Pen- Schools are taught Engin the course of his 10 days ."the Island, and the ProVIS p Professor Gillett inspected X’oi the Schools attending debates and reading letters507 words
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Article220 1929-10-02 997 Penang will soon be able to boast of a remarkable series of additions to its architectural ensemble. The new Chartered Bank is nearly complete, a large commercial house is aanost transferred to a palatial edifice, the “Straits Echo’’ is preparing to move into a more worthy building, and220 words
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Article139 1929-10-02 997 LIGHTERMAN’S CLAIM. DISMISSED FOR TAKING FRENCH LEAVE. A lighterman claimed in the Penang District Court yesterday against the Penang Harbour Board for $64, of which $4O were wages for May and June; $2O represented one month’s wages in heu of dismissal on July 1 and139 words
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Article26 1929-10-02 997 of the legal firm of Messrs. Logan, Ro<s ami Samuel, has been to Alor Star for the last few days on business.26 words
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Article186 1929-10-02 997 LONG ILLNESS. PENANG SIGNS OF MOURNING. CONSULATE CLOSED. News has reached Penang of the death in Bangkok yesterday morning of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkhla, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Siam. His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol was born on January 1, 1892.186 words
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Article110 1929-10-02 997 As mentioned in the “Straits Echo” some weeks ago when the new quarters for the Police Department in Leith Street have been completed, and the police officers now living in the fort quarters are able to move into them, the work of demolishing the fort wall110 words
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Article96 1929-10-02 997 At a meeting of the Penang Chinese Creditors’ Sub Committee, in connection with the affairs of the firm of T.S N., comprising Messrs. C. Tatto, Lini Seng Hooi *Heah Song Whatt, Ong Joo Sun ami Soo Hoo Hong, which was held yest. rday, it was decided to96 words
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Article23 1929-10-02 997 the wife of H. E. the G.0.C., has undertaken the or- animation of the Poppy Day collections in Singapore this year.23 words
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Article594 1929-10-02 998 Poverty Chastity Obedience," SCENE IN JAMAICAN CONVENT. (By G. B.) In the chapel four of them arc kneeling down in a line. The faces one cannot see, for the black capes cover them, as well as the arms and almost the entire line of the body. The silence in the594 words
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Article101 1929-10-02 998 MALAY WOMAN CHARGED. I poh, September 25. Teh binti Hussein was committed for trial at the Perak Assizes from the Taiping Police Court on a charge of murder of a two-year-old child. It is alleged that the crime was committed some time ago. The woman was101 words
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Article61 1929-10-02 998 The following donations were received up to noon on September 23: Already acknowledged, $10,318.70; Lee Choon Seng, $100: United Indian Association (Penang), $5O; Government Junior Officers Association, F.M.S., K. L. per Hon: Sec. (3rd contribution), $156; Asiatic Community, Kuala Lipis per Mr. V. Eliatamby $68.51; Perak Chinese61 words
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Article105 1929-10-02 998 ANGLOCHINESE vs. FREE SCHOOL. A Badminton Match was play'd between the Penang Free School and the Anglo Chinese School yesterday on the Anglo-Chinese Middle School (Hutton Lane) Court. It resulted in a win for the Anglo-Chinese School by three games to nil. First Pair—Choon Beng So >n Hoe105 words
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Article19 1929-10-02 998 Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, Penang, left by yesterday morning’s mail train for Singapore on transfer.19 words
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Article24 1929-10-02 998 B.A. (Hong Kong) who was for a time on the staff of the “Malayan Daily Express’’, has joined the “Straits Echo.”24 words
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Article373 1929-10-02 998 PENANG PLEASANTRIES. MAGISTRATE “SHE Hac BEEN DONE DOWN,- 8 “I don't know you at an, Mina binti La, a Aialay woman, who was yesterday charged in the enang Police Court with criminal breach of trust, told her accuser, also a woman, named Tipah. Tipah: I can prove373 words
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Article38 1929-10-02 998 +n S’*®* o The British Mnns*.-! t" Hon. Mr. C. I. J- fprHoni' C.M.G.. is leaving B»>-K p. a »J on oefol.er 10. Hr "'I I 0 1" 0. “Karmala” m le» 338 words
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Article1010 1929-10-02 999 PIPING FUNCTION. roiRUTES TO MR. D. W. JSod’sjualities. ti King Edward VII. School Old Ration, Taiping, entertained President, Mr. D. W. McLeod at ‘taewell dinner prior to Ins departure Penang o n transfer. n ere were about 50 members pre- The guests of the evening1,010 words
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Article481 1929-10-02 999 A LOR STAR MEDICINE MAN. PRISON AND FINE FOR ASSAULT. (brom Our Own Correspondent). Alor Star, Wednesday Dendeng was charged in the Police Court with wandering about in the early hours of the morning with intent to commit theft. Ranjit Singh and another detective481 words
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Article352 1929-10-02 1000 SINGAPORE STABBING. “UNFORTUNATE VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES.’’ (From Our Own Corespondent). Singapore, September 25. One of the most remarkable murder trials in this year’s sessions of the Assizes was concluded yesterday evening, after two full days’ sitting. A smartly dressed Hainanese with a tidy appearance, named Lee352 words
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Article68 1929-10-02 1000 CHINESE BURNT TO DEATH. Ipoh, September 25. An outbreak of fire occurred at Kampong Kepayang this morning, resulting in an attap house being gutted. A Chinese lodger was burned to death. The cause of the fire is unknown. The local fire brigade proceeded to the scene68 words
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Article181 1929-10-02 1000 PENANG MAGISTRATE’S KINDLY VIEW. “NO CANE THIS TIME.’’ BOY CAUTIONED AND DISCHARGED. Detective Inspector Gordon charged yesterday before Mr. F. K. Wilson, Police Magistrate of Penang, one Lap Fan with theft of a short and sarong valued $6.60. The accused pleaded guilty and sentence was deferred until181 words
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Article53 1929-10-02 1000 wife of the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule, will give away the cup offered by the Muslim Mahajana Sabha to the winners of the Football match between the Medan Sepakat Aoetbal Club and the Mohamedan Football Association, Penang, and medals to both teams, on Friday, October 4, at the53 words
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62 1929-10-02 1000 which contains Notes on the Setora Nitens Walk, A “Nettle Caterpillar’’ Pest of Cocoanut Palms, with special reference to outbreaks in the Tehik Anson and Bagan Datoh districts, The Periodic Harvesting of Tuba Root, The Oil Content of Malayan Estate Copra, and the62 words
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88 1929-10-02 1000 late Capitan China, of Asahan, which took place at his residence, No. 63 McAlister Lane, Penang, on Monday, September 23, 1929, after an illness of about two months. The deceased gentleman, who was 62 years old,88 words
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Article431 1929-10-02 1000 hollar shares want El) FINER Tin Prices expected [From the Financial Corresponds Im Prices:—Spot ±205 7. Jouno, 3 Months £209 ss.' U/-. Singapore $lO5l 17-. D sold. Down 25 cts. ,)D8 Lubber Prices London. 10 3/i(u DoZSi ot NeW York Penang, Wednesday, 5 p. m lhe tin431 words
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Article326 1929-10-02 1001 ijr mails are regular in America. X is a commercial proposition '■fcrmany. France is constant■"a,doping new O m g routcs v D little Holland lias reached the 4 e of aerial progress which elite her so to send mails to Java. Main is merely discussing at anil eeperal326 words
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Article471 1929-10-02 1001 n a world where it is possible for 4 socialist Government to be in power in Downing street, for an ex- f einan to hold an important post >* Court of his Britannic Ma- Isanything s anything may happen withcausing more than a brief flicker f e e471 words
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Article168 1929-10-02 1001 SCHOOL BOY CHARGED. TRESPASS INTO A LADY’S BEDROOM. Ipoh, September 26 The Taiping police on Tuesday morning visited the King Edward VII School and arrested a Chinese student in the Senior Cambridge Class who is alleged to have entered the bedroom of Mrs Jones and attempted to168 words
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Article729 1929-10-02 1001 Amusing Saar. Story. An amusing story, told ol a visit of the Shah of Persia to England, has recently been published. Arriving at ictoria Station, the Shah was placed >n an open carriage and driven in state through the crowded streets of the city. Ho looked to left729 words
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140 1929-10-02 1002 RISE IN DEATH RATE. According to the health statement of the Municipality of George Town for the week ending September 21, 1929, there was a marked increase in the birth rate, the figure being 40.52 against 28.58 during the previous week. Of the 112 births140 words
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Article40 1929-10-02 1002 director of Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co., Ltd., was entertained at the Selangor Wine and Spirit Dealers Association by Messrs. Kwong Teow Seng and Co., hin Hak and Co., Chop Tong Ah and Loong Hing Kongsi.40 words
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Article71 1929-10-02 1002 Malacca, on Sep- tember 14, the marriage took place between Miss Betty Lupton (who arrived in Malacca by the “Krian” on the previous day) and Mr. 1). E. Webster, of Sagil Estate, Tangkah. The bride was given away by Mr. G. Wiseman. Mrs. Wiseman was matron of71 words
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Article206 1929-10-02 1002 THREE THEFT CHARGES. ‘1 AM A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES. [From Our Own Correspondent.! Singapore, September 26 Pleading guilty to three charges of theft an educated Indian, named Sani Pram, who appeared in the Third Police Court this morning, said he was a victim of circumstances. He Was206 words
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Article133 1929-10-02 1002 FAILURE TO RENEW ARMS LICENCE. PENANG ORDER. That failing to renew a licence for arms could not be called an offence, was pointed out yesterday by the Penang District Judge, Mr. N. D. Mudie. Inspector Pearson, who was in charge of the prosecution, suggested that the twenty-four133 words
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Article17 1929-10-02 1002 of the Customs Office, Parit Buntar, is proceeding Home on leave shortly.17 words
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Article28 1929-10-02 1002 President of the General Workers’ Union, has been elected Chairman of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress, says a British Official Wireless message.28 words
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Article302 1929-10-02 1002 COSTS OVER $200,000. ready for occupation Y W AR PENANG CONVENT A dormitory to accombeds at t l h° ne hundr ed beds, a library, and a spacious hall are outstanding features of the three-storeyed building now under construction, which is to serve as an extension302 words
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Article56 1929-10-02 1002 CHALMERS CHAMPION. The following were the Penang Cricket Club Bowls Tourn. ties played on Wednesday ia Championship (Final)- J mere beat C. G. Barnes zTjnfinished Teams of Three (Final) g mit h Tic)— 3 H. W. Sanders, f G T. Church beat 'n J. Southam, W,56 words
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Article493 1929-10-02 1003 KEW MINISTER’S VIEW. “TO CONTINUE GOOD 1 FEELINGS.” THE RUSSIAN SITUATION. “My mission is to consoli* date and continue the good feelings which exist between mv great country and the Great British Empire”—The New Chinese Minister appointed to London. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, September493 words
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Article50 1929-10-02 1003 WARRANT ISSUED FOR ALLEGED MISAPPROPRIATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 2T. The Magistrate at Taiping issued on Wednesday a warrant for the arrest of Gaudaro, clerk of the Government Servants’ Co-operative Loan ami Thrift Society. Gaudaro is alleged to have «disappeared and to have misappropriated $395.50 words
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Article77 1929-10-02 1003 The operation of demolishing the I’iit Street Police station is progressing very slowly and it will be some time before the debris will be removed altogether so that the space could be used as a street, writes a correspondent. Instead of hurrying with the work those77 words
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Article122 1929-10-02 1003 The following is the final list of Subscription for 1928-1929: —Previously ac knowledged, $9,119.21; Crossword Puzzles, $162.00; Anonymous, $70.00; Mr. T. A. Curran-Sharp-Klang, $10.25; Anonymous, $20.00; Per. Mrs. E. J. Peal —Penang, $400.00; Charity Foot ball Match at Stadium, $153.95; Mr. J. M. Sime. $250.00; Mr. J.122 words
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Article14 1929-10-02 1003 from Bukit Tengab will succeed Mr. Williams as a De tective Inspector.14 words
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Article22 1929-10-02 1003 of the Relau Police Station will be leaving for borne on furlough by the s.s. “Mantua on December 26.22 words
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492 1929-10-02 1003 PARTY FOR MR. MCLEOD. NINE YEARS AT LOCAL SCHOOL. Grom Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. I). W. McLeod were lie principal guests of honour at a sodal evening held by the members of the staff of King Edward VII School, Tailing, on the492 words
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Article294 1929-10-02 1004 SENTENCED IN PENANG DISTRICT COURT. BOLD, BUT FOOLISH. Sini Pakir sat in an eating shop in Transfer Road, all alone sipping a cup of coffee. The woman who kept the shop wanted to take a bath and so took off her ear-rings which she placed in an almeirah.294 words
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29 1929-10-02 1004 of Trade and Customs, K. Lumpur, has been transferred to the office of the Superintendent of Customs, Kuala Lumpur, as Chief Clerk.29 words
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Article70 1929-10-02 1004 was solemnised on Sep- tember 23, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, of Mr. Otto Isler, of Diethelm and Co., and Miss Rose Baumann, who recently arrived from home, rhe Rev. Stephen Band officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. W. H. Leuthold, acting Swiss Consul, and Mrs.70 words
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Article218 1929-10-02 1004 MATRIMONIAL SUIT. PROBLEM FOR THE MAGISTRATE. Yesterday a young Chinese woman held the floor of the Penang Police Court for nearly ten minutes and Mr. Wilson found it very difficult, though assisted by Mr. Raghavan, to put a damper on her volubility. i She sued218 words
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Article135 1929-10-02 1004 UNIQUE CASE IN HONG KONG’S HISTORY. “It is no good wasting time and suffering in gaol,” Sv.id Yim Yat-hong making it clear to the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) at the Hong Kong Criminal Sessions on September 20 that he pleaded guilty to the murder of Lo135 words
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Article44 1929-10-02 1004 of fraudulently removing a motor-boat engine and accessories, was withdrawn in the Penang District Court yesterday. Air. J. Taylor, appearing for the complainant, Ramanathan Chettiar, withdrew the case. The accused, represented by Mr. C. D. D. Hogan, was acquitted.44 words
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Article271 1929-10-02 1004 DETAINED AT INSTITUTE. “INSTRUCTIONS” COMINf from consul. c Some mystery surrounds the arrival in Penang of a British in >Je f ct who is described as hav. iJk. e y bMn a Ile was detained at the Seamen’s I* into at 1 enang, it271 words
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49 1929-10-02 1004 SALUTARY FINES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 2 I In the Police Court the imposed salutary fines in seve < this morning on market s a j D using false weights an m as roU cb one instance a man was n as $125.49 words
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Article16 1929-10-02 1004 Inspector A. Williams will ta of the Relau Station with efiec October 1.16 words
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Article47 1929-10-02 1004 Vicar The Bev. ther J°.?'£’n Sere" 1 (he Church o£ the to St. ban. who has been traos e ter Michael’s Church. Saturday aI tained at tea and dinnei 0 fcv the Miners' A s socl Father parishioners. Jhe succeeds him at bercu47 words
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Article755 1929-10-02 1005 CONOEMNED MAN’S PLEA. n ’HE WHO STOLE WIFE given deserts. alor STAR drama. fton) Our Own Correspondent). Alor Star. September 24 ore Mr Justice W. H. Dinsmore ,h e Hwh Court at Alor Star, Lim All was charged with murdering inMeng and Tan Boon lnspector Colgan755 words
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Article114 1929-10-02 1005 CHINESE NONDESCRIPTS “A” vs. PERAK CLUB. Taiping, Wednesday The Eliatamby Cup competition, which has created much interest in Taiping and which has been keenly followed by everyone, will be brought to an end on Saturday, when the Chinese Nondescripts “A” will meet the Perak Club in the final.114 words
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Article579 1929-10-02 1005 SOON THEAM CO. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT RUBBER WEAKER. PENANG TIN’S SET BACK. Penang September 27. The price of rubber was weaker during the week, closing to-day at lOd. which shows a loss of 5/16d. lhe rubber share market continues quiet but firm in spite of the decline in the price579 words
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Article326 1929-10-02 1006 In the East, particularly in the Far East, little if anything is known about the negro leader, Marcus Garvey. Garvey, who has been the main inspiration of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, had high hopes recently of joining other negro legislators in the Jamaica Council, but instead he is326 words
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Article77 1929-10-02 1006 $lOO COMPENSATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 27. In the concluding case at the Assizes \he Municipal water lorry driver who knocked down three Chinese, killing one n New Market Street on June 6, was unanimously found guilty and sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment77 words
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Article25 1929-10-02 1006 Mr. N. 1). Mudie, was engaged in dealing with civil summonses yesterday. One of the cases on the list was settled.25 words
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Article560 1929-10-02 1006 BAD FOR THE NERVES. [By “Keytop.”J This alarming habit is a serious affair. It is damaging to the nerves, makes you unpopular among neighbours, and leaves you none the better oft for the luxury. That is to say, you adjust the clock before retiring, resolving in all good560 words
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103 1929-10-02 1006 WIN FOR THE BOYS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) TZ Tll Tai ping, Wednesda; The King Edward VII School field, a purely boys’ team against the Bum.Rifles and defeated them by 3 goals 1 on the Regimental Padang on* Wednesday. Although the boys showed103 words
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174 1929-10-02 1006 IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) 1 Taiping, Wednesday There was a full attendance of tbmanaging committee at the last metr mg of the Taiping and District Football League held in the Perak Club on Wednesday. Mr. J. E. Kempe, the Presided presided. Among the174 words
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Article46 1929-10-02 1006 Cant. Geoffrey R.N. who recently arrived w tb was engaged yesterday m. and FJighthouses at the Mu a paD ied laußimau. He was accon the Marine Engineer. tan. Commander went to Master. Penang, later k with C lau Rimau and came bacK Freyburg.46 words
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Article1027 1929-10-02 1007 LONG SEARCH IN caves. uiFc WOUND Six INCHES OIiATH BED STATEMENT. a search in Kedah cav es for alleged murderer which listed three days was disclosed High Court At Alor Star. Alor Star, Thursday. ’More Mr. Justice W. H. Dinsmore X First Division of the1,027 words
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Article388 1929-10-02 1007 BACK ON FRENCH SHIP. WAS ONE MAN DROWNED? Aierc is the man s story in his own words; ■‘We had left Port Said and were in (lie Bitter Lakes when a French Transport passed us. Later we heard shouts for help coining from the water and several388 words
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Article48 1929-10-02 1007 M.C.S.. Marzis- t’a>»‘ ami Chairman of Ihe Serembau Sanitary Board left on Thursday to take mi his ’w duties a< District Officer, Upper Perak. Mr. Venables lias been Srjeniban for nearly two years, durin*r which time he earned the goodwill of the community there.48 words
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Article416 1929-10-02 1008 INDIAN’S STORY. ACCUSED OF THEFT IN PENANG. HOW HE CURES EYE TROUBLE. A professor of magic. An occulist. A priest. A detective. These are some of the occupations of a young Indian who appeared before Mr. F. K. Wilson in the Penang Police Court yesterday on a416 words
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Article617 1929-10-02 1008 LEAN AND COMPANY’S WEEKLY REPORT. RUBBER SAGGING. Thursday Evening. Tin again rallied in price earlier in the week but after touching Spot £205 12s. 6d. and 3 months £209 10s. has dropped back to Spot £2Ol 12s. Gd. and 3 months £208.10.0. showing a loss on balance617 words
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Article98 1929-10-02 1008 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Wednesday The Perak Club registered its twelfth successive win in the Taiping nd District Football League when it defeated the Old Boys’ Association bv 4 goals to nil on Wednesday. Except for occasional spurts by the O. B. A. forwards, the98 words
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55 1929-10-02 1008 is the subject of the ser- mon which the Bev. W. A. Schurr will deliver at the Fitzgerald Memorial Church to morrow evening. Mrs. re low will sing a solo. The Jitzgera Memorial Church has now started a Vesper Service which55 words
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45 1929-10-02 1008 v. ho died on September IL formed in simple Chinese re or when the remains were removed b > SSTlWffltStg of Miss Bel) Soon Nye and Mr3 Eng Poli (Boh Soon bong). Eng Boh is studying medicine in pore.45 words
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Article65 1929-10-02 1008 Mr. K. A. Heming, a has been murdered by a belonging ,0 on Doerdjoe Estate, Dj ember Rubber Estate, B jy r J altercation, Homing in the back. in. 1 terrible injuries, Mr. He «b» to fire his revolver at ws tore |g was seriously wonndei65 words
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Article552 1929-10-02 1009 ALLEGED assault. followed by stone ro throwing. tOTS alleged that the five men had „non the Master Tailor, and nav- Sen him up had descende 1 to iDg b throwing, as in biblical times, X course of which a stone had badthe Master Tador’s upper English Months.552 words
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Article100 1929-10-02 1009 Jt is announced in the “London Gazette” that the King has directed that the appointment of Lee Peek Hock to be a member of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire, dated •lune 2, 1923, shall be cancelled and annulled, and his name100 words
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Article42 1929-10-02 1009 NEAR KAMUNTING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Thursday. Mohammed Said, who is employed by the Chop Eng Guan Rubber Estate, Kamunting, as a tindal, shot a fullgrown tiger yesterday at 3.30 p.m. in the vicinity of Kamunting.42 words
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Article62 1929-10-02 1009 EUROPEAN FINED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 28. F. J. Kemlo, a European assistant employed at Messrs. Harrison, Barker and Company’s offices, was charged in the Third Police Court with driving without a rear light and failing io produce his licence. He was convicted and62 words
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Article39 1929-10-02 1009 BODY NOT FOUND. Singapore, September 28. The body of Mr. G. J. Stekelenhurg, a young Dutch engineer, who fell into the sea at the Tanjong Pagar wharves on Thursday night, has not yet been found.39 words
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Article24 1929-10-02 1009 Colonial Secretary, has consented to become a vice-president of the Society foi the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore.24 words
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29 1929-10-02 1009 has been appointed Adviser to th p Department of Municipal Affairs at Bangkok in addition to his present duties as City Engineer.29 words
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Article356 1929-10-02 1009 LESS TIN SENT OUT. INTERNATIONAL BANK OF CONTROL? (From the Financial Correspondent.) Tin 1 rices: Spot. £203 ss. Down £1 7s. fid. 3 Months. £207 7s. 6d. Down £1 2s. fid. Sngapore. $lOl. 150 tons sold. Down 25 cts. Rubber Prices: London. Ifid. Down 1/lfid. New York356 words
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Article44 1929-10-02 1009 look place at Singapore by special licence, between Poland M. Pearce, only son of Mrs. G. S. Lovett, i j Singapore, and the late Edward Pearce of Melbourne, and Stella Dent, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Dent, Tauglin Barracks.44 words
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Article516 1929-10-02 1010 In the ratio that China is growing more important as a power in the councils of the world, her representatives abroad have to be chosen with greater care. For a people are, not unnaturally, judged by the Ambassadors and Ministers who represent them. Of the foreign merchants516 words
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Article39 1929-10-02 1010 Mr. B. E. Boss has been appointed to act as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Penang, Lieut-Col. Hope Falkner as Inspector of Prisons for the Colony and Jr. E. C. Miss as Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, Penang.39 words
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Article84 1929-10-02 1010 TEN INDIANS CHARGED. (From Ou» Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 28 In the Fourth Police Court this morning ten Indians employed by Mr. Kadir Sultan were charged with assisting in the management of a public lottery. The accused were arrested by Mr. Knight, A.S.P., and several ticket84 words
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Article196 1929-10-02 1010 LAST NIGHT’S E. O. FUNCTION. Mrs. Lancaster is to be congratulated on the success of the entertainment she arranged at the E. and O. Hotel, Penang, last night in aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The large ballroom was filled and there were196 words
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Article17 1929-10-02 1010 has been appointed acting Captain whilst in command of the S. IL A. (v).17 words
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Article635 1929-10-02 1010 WHAT BRITISH CABINET HAS TO CONSIDER, [By “Imp”] A determined effort is being madp the Chinese Government to indue? f’ Br.tain and the United State, to nnq.usli their extra-territorialitv vileges in China. The existence of these privileges i s not consonant with the status of n< ependent635 words
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Article152 1929-10-02 1011 ENTERTAINED BY MALAY COMPANY. Captain C. G. Sollis, Officer Commanding, Malay Company, Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps, who is proceeding home on leave, was entertained by the Company to an “At Home” at Headquarters, Peel Avenue, on Saturday evening. lea having been served Lieutenant Mohamed Noor, speaking152 words
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Article21 1929-10-02 1011 nf Was tbe only pas f _p of tn e Kitano Maru” to land Fer,ai 'g on Saturday.21 words
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Article28 1929-10-02 1011 (p appointment of the Hon’ble Mr. hl !an r k. eeil i as IKifish Resident. th?L ,IS jeen officially approved Secretary of State for the Colo-28 words
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Article28 1929-10-02 1011 who had been r X"‘M."* E,lwar l vn Schoo staff* i years bade good-bye to hdi?* P n P’bs on Wednesday. de Partur7 honour28 words
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Article488 1929-10-02 1011 MURDER CHARGE. MR. ROSS TO APPEAR AT APPEAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Saturday. Sentence of death was passed here in the case in which Lim Chwee was charged with murdering Lim Chin of Kampong Seang. The accused electing to make a statement said488 words
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Article40 1929-10-02 1011 sales manager of Universal Cars. Ltd.. Singapore, returned by th«> “Atsuta Maru” on the completion of a round the world trip in the course of which he visited the Ford factories in America and England.40 words
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Article125 1929-10-02 1011 PENANG INDIAN HALF SOBER IN COURT. Apparently still suffering from the ill effects of alcoholics an Indian was led into the dock in the Police Court on Saturday morning to answer the charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. 1 he Sikh constable who took Ramasamy in at125 words
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Article96 1929-10-02 1011 HUNDREDTH SUCCESS OF A.J.S. MACHINES. Messrs. John Little A Co., Penang, inform us that their Singapore House has advised them of the receipt of the following cable from London announcing the latest A.J.S. successes:— At Montlhery, on September PJ, Denly, riding a 350 and sidecar, broke four96 words
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Article84 1929-10-02 1011 NEW MANAGER AT THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. To-day the Runnyrnede Hotel passes into the care of Mr. George Goldsack, the newly appointed manager who succeeds Mr. W. H. Perry. Air. Goldsack’s hotel experience was gained at the Cannon Great Hotel (London) and the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. In84 words
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Article15 1929-10-02 1011 manager of Ayer Jerneh Estate, Batu Tiga, has returned from Brastagi.15 words
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Article18 1929-10-02 1011 formerly of I poll, of Messrs. Bendixen A Co., Serein ban, is leaving for Home shortly.18 words
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23 1929-10-02 1011 the German Charge d’Affaires has entered hospital to be operated on for appendicitis.23 words
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Article36 1929-10-02 1011 has been received by cable that Mr. Al. IL Menon, of the Y ALU.A., has passed the First Part of the F’nal Examination of the Corporation of Accountants, Glasgow, which he took in June last.36 words
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1139 1929-10-02 1012 OCCIDENTAL TRAINING. “REMEMBER YOUR OWN CULTURE.” Dr. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, the Chinese Minister in England during the Great War, one of China’s chief delegates to the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, Minister at Wshington, and at one time a member of Tang Shao-Yi’s Cabinet, arrived1,139 words
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Article173 1929-10-02 1012 BALLAST WASHED AWAY. IPOH FLOODED IN SEVERAL PLACES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 29. The day mail train for Penang Mt 45 minutes behind scheduled time, tie delay being due to the train being held up by the arrival of the special train at Kuala,173 words
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Article89 1929-10-02 1012 occurred at Singapore General Hospital Tuesday of Mr. John G- a{te r Leod, of Bintan estate, Bhio, a short illness, at the ag n.- f y a r The funeral took place at tlie ernooD Cemetery on M ednesdaj The Rev. Stephen Band officiate L sides a beautiful89 words
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Article1065 1929-10-02 1013 profits drop by $70,000. TOTAL OF $25,000. SINGAPORE HOLDER’S M LETTER. In addition to the chairman the present were: AEessrs. Sjd. L. X'e Heimann, D. H. Hobbs, Chew Khuan Sin, Cheab Kung Swee and 1. Baker representing the secretaries, Messrs. Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., Notice convening the meeting1,065 words
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Article740 1929-10-02 1013 REVIEW OF TEAM. KENG CHUAN’S STYLE. [By “Vulcan.”] Rugby must continue to hold the door in the local world of sport for the next few months. That being so it would be well to consider, although somewhat early in the day, what our chances are likely to740 words
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Article10 1929-10-02 1014 has been appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police.10 words
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Article42 1929-10-02 1014 has been appoint- ed a member of the Visiting Committee of the Mental Hospital, vice the Hon. Mr. Pledger on leave, and Mrs. W. C. Huggard a member of the Hospital Visiting Committee vice Mrs. F. A. Pledger resigned.42 words
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Article70 1929-10-02 1014 was badly damaged in Nottham Road late on Friday night. It was driven by a Mr. Collins. It is stated that in trying to avoid a ricslia the car skidded into a tree. The riesha suffered no serious damage but the car’s bonnet was almost70 words
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Article122 1929-10-02 1014 have booked their passages for Home at the Kuala Lumpur Agency by the P. 0. liner ’’Mantua”: Mr. C. A. S. (leering, Mr. J. D. Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bridge and children, Mrs. R. L. German, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Walker. Mr. E. N.122 words
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Article644 1929-10-02 1014 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. KATHY effects. Penang, Saturday Evening. Since our last report, the Share Maxxct remains featureless and in a listless condition. There is no evidence yet of any revival of interest and although there has not been much selling pres sure, movements in prices tend to644 words
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Article173 1929-10-02 1014 MA 61 ST R ATE SYMPAT HISES. In the Penang Police Court yesterday, Inspector Tumi charged one Sithamparam, an Indian cart driver, for driving a cart with two bullocks, unfit for labour. The man in giving evidence said that the cart did not belong to173 words
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Article29 1929-10-02 1014 Dr. I. John. Asst. Me dical Lower Perak, is shortlv to be transb™ to Ipoh Hospital and Dr 0. Mung from Ipoh, is to succeed him.29 words
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Article39 1929-10-02 1014 "777 7 Vr N. D. M u Tt is understood that Mr- on die. the District Judge, Wi n aD d dutv at the Bindings on 0 12. No cases will be fi*ed on those dates.39 words
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Article43 1929-10-02 1014 Mr B. H. Lewis, Mr. B. H. Levs. Mana u w Perak Estate, is N s -'Han®* with Mrs. Lewis by th t 0 Maru” which boat B J. Mort-J»-p n, „oxt week. ad for Mr. of Bernam Kstave, Lewis during his absence-43 words
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Article608 1929-10-02 1015 A. A. ANTHONY CO.’S daily share list. PbnaNG, October. iTH, 1929. ""jiatneof Comp^”Buyers Sellers s^^TcTm P anh-s Sets U« Wt A aMW 0.27* 0.32} Wf Padanw j 35 j 49 BOu C*'* 0.90 .95 Bi»® 0.32* 0.37* 1.65 1.70 2.55 2.60 l 47 Ls2 I*7 0.17* 0.20 ’-75 L 95608 words
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Article13 1929-10-02 1015 arrived in Penang yesterday by the s.s. “Amipang.”13 words
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Article30 1929-10-02 1015 accompanied by Mrs. Peall, is proceeding on leave by the s.s. “Mantua” sailing to-day from Singapore. He expects to return to Singapore on June 1, 1930.30 words
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Article35 1929-10-02 1015 the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, Hong Kong, and formerly of Malaya, has been appointed a member of the Hong Kong Harbour Board, which has just been formed.35 words
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78 1929-10-02 1015 Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur, the Directors presented Mr. A. H. Bibby with a suitably inscribed tea and coffee service and tray on his retirement from the managership of the mine and from Malaya. Mr W. H. Martin, the chairman,78 words
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Article110 1929-10-02 1015 (lo the Editor of the Straits Echo; «sir, W ill an\ of your readers tell me why thy Municipal Engineer does not allow the building of plank walls to the kitchens of all attap huts, approved for erection on Block Plana? A case of fire occurred110 words
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Article407 1929-10-02 1015 Sir, As you are aware there are many varying calls on the spare time of all of us out here especially in the daylight hours after office, and the members of the Volunteer Corps, of all Companies, are often faced with such a problem as “Shall I407 words
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