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Title Section21 1931-12-16 1 Straits Erho WEEKLY (MAIL) EDITION. $lB PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS. VOL. 29. PENANG, DECEMBER 16. 193 L NO. SO.21 words
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Advertisement127 1931-12-16 2 THE STRAITS ECHO WEEKLY EDITION. i a 1 Publwfied the day prior to the depar of each mail for Europe, it contains the latest local news originally given in the daily issues as well as the leading and special articles. The subscription is $lB per annum, post free to any127 words
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Article583 1931-12-16 1016 1* HE news from China during the past three days has been very disquieting and the telegram from Shanghai, which we publish elsewhere to-day, reveals an alarming state of affairs. The resignations of Dr. Alfred Sze and Dr. Wellington Koo, which fortunately for China and for583 words
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Article431 1931-12-16 1016 A sixteen months’ old baby won a £250 motor car in a competition. While congratulating the baby we must commiserate with the baby’s father, who we have no doubt will have his hands full in endeavouring to prevent his baby skipping out of the perambulator straight into the431 words
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Article524 1931-12-16 1016 Leave prior to retirement has been granted to Mr. C. Boden Kloss Director of Museums S.S. and F.M.S. The Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdul Cader returned by train yesterday from Singapore, where he had been for the meeting of the Legislative Council. Mrs. Michaur left for Port524 words
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Advertisement26 1931-12-16 1016 the straits echo. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS. CONTAINING THE NEWS OF THE WEEK prior TO departure of mails for EUROPE. “STRAITS ECHO” BUILDING. PENANG ROAD, PENANG.26 words
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573 1931-12-16 1017 IMPORTANT FINDING BY IPOH MAGISTRATE. In the Court of the First Class Magistrate at Ipoh on Saturday the right to a hundred dollars became the subject of a long legal dis cussion. A certain Mr. Kok Yoe made a complaint tc the Police573 words
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Article1275 1931-12-16 1017 > Trip To Mecca. ROTARY TIFFIN ADDRESS. The following is the text of the address de.ivered yesterday at the Rotary Tiffin by Capt. 3. S. Alsagoff on “A Trip to Mecca”:— The subject of my paper to-day ought tc je a Pilgrimage to Mecca, strictly1,275 words
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Article549 1931-12-16 1018 SOUNDNESS OF SECURITY DECLARED. Judgment was entered in part for a Chetiy resterday in the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Whitley in the case in which he sued the Chartered Bank for the declaration of title in respect to a certain property. Plaintiff, P. L. S.549 words
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Article1113 1931-12-16 1018 Prize=Giving. PRETTY EXHIBITS OF HANDWORK. Fascinating samples of handwork of all Jescription were on view yesterday at the An--410-Chine.se Primary School, yesterday at the exhibition that followed the prize-giving There were some particularly attractive woolier, rugs, leather hand-bags and wallets and various forms of vicker baskets and1,113 words
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639 1931-12-16 1019 Judge Agrees. MENTALITY OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR DOUBTED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, December 9 When the hearing of a judgment-debtor summons filed against E. T. Trevor, of Sungei Siput, by D. John and seven others, was taken up for hearing before the Hon’ble Mr.639 words
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Article213 1931-12-16 1019 Charge Of Enticing Away Young Giri. Arrested in Penang on the information of the Kedah Police, Sim Goh Bin, a Chinese school master, was yesterday produced before the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. P. Biddulph, by the Detective Department. He was charged with taking or enticing away a213 words
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149 1931-12-16 1019 Chinese Couple And Eurasian Charged. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 10 A case with something of the ‘Bottomlcf" flavour about it, was mentioned in the Courts this morning, when a Eurasian named Pestana and a Chinese, named Oh Wan Hee and his wife, Chan Chin149 words
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Article513 1931-12-16 1019 Directors’ Report. The report of the directors of p Prio (Malaya» Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd. to ted at the fifth annua! «mpany to be held at the chartered The Mine Working Account shows a profit «72 7« f ***** 32 compared wn $272,749.75 for the previous513 words
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Article817 1931-12-16 1020 rHIS is the month of school prizegivings and examinations and so it might be seasonable to make some comment on the system of education which prevails in Malaya. It must not be understood that these comments aim at any reorganisation or reform of the local schools or of the817 words
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Article351 1931-12-16 1020 It is reported that enormous quantities of gold, silver, copper and zinc have been discovered in Australia 175 miles from Alice Springs and it is in consequence confidently predicted in certain quarters that Australia will soon be land glowing in silk and money. Our Jovial Jottings Misrepresenta- tive351 words
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Article503 1931-12-16 1020 Dr. H. B. Quentzer returned to Singapore on Munday by the President Adams. Capt. J C. McLeod, Boarding Officer. Singapore, and Mrs. McLeod, returned to Singapore on Sunday from home leave. Mi. A. Bean. Inspector of Mines. F.M.S. is expected to return from leave by the P.503 words
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Article871 1931-12-16 1021 Will Dispute. JUDGE AND COUNSEL IN MILD BREEZE. Allegations of breaches of trust or alternatively of breaches of duty were made in the Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Whitley in the case in which Ch’ng Joo Tuan Neoh, widow of the late Mr. Khoo Eu871 words
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Article183 1931-12-16 1021 Out Of Control When Boarding Ferry. A motor lorry got out of control while being '.oaded into the ferry at Church Street Pier >n Wednesday night and ran overboard. This occurred at about 7 p.m. when the P.H.B. ferry "Kulim” was alongside the pier. It183 words
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Article561 1931-12-16 1021 EVIDENCE OF ACCUSED IN LOCK.UP INCIDENT. Malay policemen were generally h~„ sleepers, according to a Corporal who accused person, made a statement trim witness box of the District Court yesterday It was in the course of the case in which Corporal Che Mat bln Sheriff and561 words
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Article823 1931-12-16 1022 (From Our Own Correspondent.) importers of cement and tiles are greatly perturbed over the sudden imposition of the heavy duties on these two commodities by reason of their having stocks afloat and forward contracts for delivery at the old prices It is suggested that such stocks and823 words
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Article220 1931-12-16 1022 Formal Opening By The Governor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 10 His Excellency the Governor formally openec .ie Swimming Club Pool yesterday evening anc x>k the first plunge into the new pool witi ady and Miss Clementi. His Highness the Sultan of Johore and Lady220 words
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Article65 1931-12-16 1022 Six Indian Workmen Injured. (From Our Ow’n Correspondent.) Singapore, December 10 Six Indian workmen were injured in the •oilapse of a building in Pasir Panjang thi? norning said to have been used as a P.W.D tore. Two of those injured sustained spinal njuries and their condition is65 words
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Article891 1931-12-16 1022 Prai School Report. DIFFICULTIES FACING THE MASTERS. The following are extracts from the St. Anne’s School, Prai, Report for 1931 by Mr. W. H. Ponniah, the Headmaster:— Our 1931 report does not make any extravagant claims. Conditions obtaining in rural schools do not allow expansion; there891 words
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171 1931-12-16 1023 Likely Addition Of A Second Regiment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 10 A senior officer of the Volunteer Corps, in terviewed to-day in connection with the like ly increases in the Volunteer Forces by th< formation of R.N R. or R N.V.R.. stated tha171 words
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Article1245 1931-12-16 1023 Doctor’s Dictum. SWAMI LECTURES ON CULTURE OF INDIA. “’Hie call has come and it is the turn for the Orient to put forth a solution of these various wcrld-problems and lead suffering humanity towards the path of Bliss and Hap jiness. Though the mere spiritual1,245 words
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Article785 1931-12-16 1024 1* HE telegram we publish to-day reporting that definite negotiation.-, are proceeding between the Dutch and British Governments to arrive at some scheme to save the rubber industry will be received in local business circles with more than satisfaction. Only recently we had the welcome news785 words
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Article408 1931-12-16 1024 “A new hat is a wonderful tonic to a woman" states a —(you guessed correctly) a woman. Having seen some of the new hats it is interesting to know that they have a name, as we and many others have been at a loss what to call them.408 words
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Article442 1931-12-16 1024 Mr. V. c. Nolan left for Kuala Lumpur ast night by the mail train. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. S. Bateman will be spending their Christmas holidays at Hua Hin. Mr. J. w. f. Meyer arrived here yesterday from Medan by the Krian and left for Ipoh.442 words
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Article1402 1931-12-16 1025 PRIZE DAY AT BALIK PULAU SCHOOL. Before closing for their Christmas vacation, St. George’s School, Balik Pulau, had their annual prize-giving yesterday morning, presided over by Mr. C. W. A. Sennett. Proceedings commenced with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Lee, the Director, recounting the activities of1,402 words
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Article385 1931-12-16 1025 more holidays WANTED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) )poh, December 11 Eighteen tapping coolies from Yam Seng ate. Krian Road, were charged in tteV Ping Police Court with the offence of riotteg n addition it was alleged against them thft hey assaulted Mr. G. A. Howard. Inspector Cole385 words
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Article56 1931-12-16 1026 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir. On behalf of the Convent Christmas Fund I gratefully acknowledge the following donations. LIST NO. 2. Brian Wilson $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Walshe 20.00 H. E. Collins Esq. 10.00 $35.00 previously acknowledged $102.00 Total $137.00 Yours,56 words
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Article255 1931-12-16 1026 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, The K.C.R.C. have insisted that a referee from Penang be asked to referee the final for H. H. The Regent’s Cup competition. May I through your medium ask if it it because Kedah has really no good referee’ Che Rashid and255 words
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Article350 1931-12-16 1026 had some pretty things to say re ‘he above subject in your “Current Comment” yesterday and the writer no doubt ,is actuated by a deep sense of chivalry, !or which I, on behalf of members of my *°t. hereby tender our heartfelt thanks. But I assure you350 words
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Article58 1931-12-16 1026 (To the Editor of The ‘Straits Echo.”) Sir, On behalf of the Convent Christmas Fune gratefully acknowledge the following don tions: List No. 3. A. F. Sheedy Esq. $lO Mr and Mrs. Jules Martin 20 G. D. A Fletcher Esq. 10 $4O Previously acknowledged $137 Total58 words
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Article124 1931-12-16 1026 (To the Editor of The “Straits Echo.”) Sir, In reply to “Mayee” that appeared in th* orrespondence column of your issue dated De ember 9, regarding calling a Penang Referet o referee the "Soccer” Filial Match, I am U point out that “Mayee” has made a falae124 words
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Article77 1931-12-16 1026 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, On behalf of the Convent Christmas Fund I gratefully acknowledge the following donations:— List No. 4. Mr E. v. C. Thomson 10 Mr. C. W. A. Sennett 25 Hon. Mr. Palgrave Simpson 20 Miss Betty Chambers 5 Mrs.77 words
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Article179 1931-12-16 1026 Sir, May I through the columns of your wide* y spread paper make a tiny suggestion with .egard to the above Fund. The Motor Cycling 31ub of Penang has very kindly held two ymkhanas lately in aid of two very deserving unds—namely 1. The Poppy179 words
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Article163 1931-12-16 1026 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, The questions asked by •Mayee’ arc not only oolish but also nasty for the personal rc.erences lo the capabilities of certain re.erecs. If he thinks he can dictate to the K. F. A. ts actions through the newspaper columns163 words
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Article273 1931-12-16 1026 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, Since the days of chivalry, when knights were bold and ladies faire, invariably woman has been held in high estimation by the op posite sex. Champions had they—men whe fought tournaments to the death —to prole:, heir women-folk,273 words
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Article199 1931-12-16 1027 Sir, The attention of my Committee has been called to the last paragraph of the article on the European Unemployment Problem in your issue of the 9th instant. I wish to make it quite clear that, although the Ex-Services Association of Malaya has contributed $40,000 to the European199 words
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Article88 1931-12-16 1027 Assailant Charged With Attempted Murder. Bail was refused on a man named Tan Teng Lai who on Saturday appeared befor the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. P. Biddulph charged with attempted murder of one Tai Lian. The charge is the sequel to a fracas tha' occurred88 words
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Article722 1931-12-16 1027 Malaya Cup Rugger. SELANGOR BEATEN IN WELL CONTESTED GAME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. After being three points down at half .ime, Perak beat Selangor this afternoon jy one goal to a try, in a rousing match, which was fought out keenly from start722 words
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184 1931-12-16 1027 Presentation By Selangor Resident. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, December 14. Before a distinguished gathering this mon ng in the State Council Chamber, Kuala Luu ;ur, the presentation took place of the In serial Service Medal by the British Residen Selangor, the Hon. Mr.184 words
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83 1931-12-16 1027 Shot Himself On Journey To Pulau Bukom. (From Our Own Singapore, Decern Mr. A. J. Ferguson, a well übber merchant and turfite, nder tragic circumstances yesteiW j t appears that he went to 0 e w re evening and engaged a > Pulau Bukom and83 words
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Article682 1931-12-16 1028 IN a recent case in England a cyclist was awarded £5 10s. damages against a pedestrian who, in dashing after a dog, knocked the cyclist off her bicycle. The handlebars were damaged, her frock was ruined and her shoes were also damaged. Commenting on the682 words
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Article354 1931-12-16 1028 It is reported that women arc becoming air-minded. We hasten to add that docs not mean that women are becoming lightheaded as blondes are supposed to have had their day which indeed extended about eight years. It means that women are taking to the air. Many reasons have354 words
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Article104 1931-12-16 1028 Injured Man In Hospital. A charge of voluntarily causing hurt to one Muniandy was preferred against a Tamil coolie named Sundaram who was yesterday produced before the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. p. Biddulph. It was alleged that the accused injured the complainant at 7.30 p.m. the104 words
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Article486 1931-12-16 1028 Messrs. R. J. E. Price, T. R. Weir, Gordon and Leggat left for Kuala Lumpur by train last night. Messrs. J. Laing, w. Pearce, H. Short and Miss L. Ward were passengers from home by the Karmala yesterday. Dr. O’Grady, who is at present on leave, will,486 words
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Article574 1931-12-16 1029 Opening To day. IPOH FULL WITH DELEGATES. Delegates of the Rotary Clubs m Malaya and Siam assembled in Ipoh yesterday for their second annual Convention. No business was transacted yesterday and the delegates spent most of their time at the Chenderoh Dam. To-day, the Rotarians will574 words
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478 1931-12-16 1029 Yesterday’s Races. CHE MEOR INJURED AND SENT TO HOSPITAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 11. Rain and one accident marred the day’s racing. The attendance was moderate and d.H. the Sultan of Perak was among those jresent. Rain began to fall from478 words
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Article395 1931-12-16 1029 Annual Meeting. DR. PRESIDENT. The Eurasian Association (PenaM{r Branch) held their twelfth annual meeting yesterday evening at the p enan Club with the President D E. Smith in the chair. Alter the usual preliminaries, the chair □mn in the course of his speech said Z jurmg395 words
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Article2513 1931-12-16 1030 in union, we have been taught to believe, a strength; and, also, a house divided against itself cannot stand. Our reason for repeating the above truisms is connected with uie prize-giving 8 t the Anglo-Chinese School here on Friday It may seem late to mention thus: it is;2,513 words
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Article1175 1931-12-16 1031 Alleged Bribery. COUNSEL’S CRITICISM OF PROSECUTION METHODS. Hearing was commenced before Mr. Justice Whitley yesterday of the appeal of ex-inspector Eusope of the Traffic Police from his conviction on a charge of accepting an illegal gratification. J It will be recalled that ex-inspector Eusope stood his trial1,175 words
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Article625 1931-12-16 1032 THE Christmas spirit is in the air. Our 32-page Christmas number which we publish to-day is but a sign of the times. So are the crowds of ladies one sees in town hurrying from shop to shop, all intent on buying those presents that will convey to625 words
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Article112 1931-12-16 1032 Our Christmas name lessened to Xmas Befits our Malaya quite well, For it carries a title describing The times unto us that befell, When the “mas" that’s onr gold came to ex-“mas.” As the bank balance dwindled away, Till the lot that remained was effectively stained By112 words
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Article295 1931-12-16 1032 Taiping’s Convincing Victory. In a return rugger match played on th» Esplanade on Saturday evening, Taiping deeated Penang A by 2 goals and 5 tries (25 joints) to 2 tries (6 points). At the previous encounter at Taiping, the match resulted in i draw of295 words
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Article529 1931-12-16 1032 The Hon. Mr. P. T. Allen, Resident Councilor, Penang, left last night for Kuala Lumpur by the mail train. Brigadier A. J. Williams, who arrived here .rom Rangoon jeftterday by the s.s. Karoa, left .ast night lor Kuala Lumpur by the mail train, Sir Malcolm Delevigne, the529 words
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1752 1931-12-16 1033 NO MEDICAL ATTENTION. CORONER’S JURY SUPPORTS ALLEGATIONS BY POLICE OF GROSS CARELESSNESS. Allegations against the hospital authorities of gross carelessness were made by the Police at the Coroner’s inquiry into the death of a Chinese named Li in Thean, a suspected lunatic, who1,752 words
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Article154 1931-12-16 1034 hospital lorry driver FINED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 11. Engaged by the Central Mental Hospital as a lorry driver, Mohamed, an Indian, was found by the Police to be driving a Morris Cowley car the property of Dr. Murdock, who is the154 words
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110 1931-12-16 1034 Extradition In Sumatra. When Hiam Thean Say, who stands charged with criminal breach of trust of Gls. 6,000 from Messrs. Guntzel and Schmacher of Medan was produced in the District Court yesterday he was told that the Dutch Consul General in Sumatra had applied110 words
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Article75 1931-12-16 1034 Escort Arrives From Kedah. The case in which Sim Goh Bin, a Chinese school master, was charged with enticing away a girl under sixteen jeais <’« age was mentioned in the Police Cour yesterday. Detective Inspector Hunt informed lb Magistrate that the warrant and escort had75 words
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Article661 1931-12-16 1034 Saturday’s Results. ANOTHER THREE WINNERS FOR MR. KIRWAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 13 Rain was experienced again halfway hrough the programme, the seventh race being run in pouring rain. The runners could not j < be distinguished. The attendance was small. r His Highness661 words
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Article122 1931-12-16 1034 Three Constables Swept Away By Strong Current. From Our Own Correspondent.) Tuipmg, December 14 Owing to the heavy rams, th< Kinta Degongroad connecting Kampar with Tcluk Anson was under water in four places and was impassible to traffic. At Tapah while three constables were122 words
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Article482 1931-12-16 1035 MALAYA COMMAND’S THREE POINTS DEFEAT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 13. Singapore qualified for the final of the Malaya Cup rugby football competition by beating the Malaya Command by a penalty goal (three points) to nil scored ten seconds from the end at the Stadium482 words
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Article817 1931-12-16 1035 NARROW VICTORY FOR P. C. C. An interesting and closely contested game ol jockey was seen on the Hutchings Schoo ground yesterday evening when the D. A. F. C. .net the Penang Cricket Club and were again defeated; but on this occasion, by817 words
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297 1931-12-16 1035 Departure Of Dr. P. Mehta. There was a pleasant function at the Quarantine Station, Pulau Jerejak, on Saturday evening when the members of the staff enterained Dr. P. Mehta, the Senior Deputy Health Jfficer. on the eve of his departure from their midst. Dr. Mehta,297 words
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Article884 1931-12-16 1036 CARRIER SYSTEM EXPLAINED. MS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR TO INAUGURATE SERVICE TO-DAY. At H) a.m. to-day direct trunk line circuits will be taken into use between Bukit Mertajam and Singapore Exchanges, thus enabling telephone subscribers in Penang and Province Wellesley to communicate with subscribers on the Singapore884 words
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558 1931-12-16 1036 YOUNG MALAY ROVERS DEFEATED. By defeating the Young Malay Rover in the final of the Kedah Football Associa tion Competition at Alor Star on Friday the Kedah Chinese Recreation Club, won th cup presented by H. H. The Regent. I he pace558 words
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