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Title Section20 1931-12-24 1 Straits Echo WEEKLY (MAIL) EDITION. $lB PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS VOL. 29. PENANG, DECEMBER 21, 1931. N<>. .’>l20 words
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Advertisement329 1931-12-24 1 w ft i CONTENTS. I n LEADERS. OUTSTATION NEWS. ft' China’s Opportunity 1037 First Class Passenger Arrested 1037 Y ft Stabilising The Pound 1041 Various Forms of Refrigeration 103 X ft ft The Futility of Repatriation 1045 Johore And Increased Petrol ft Malaya's Industrial Possibilities 104!» Taxation 1031» X Fo329 words
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Advertisement126 1931-12-24 2 THE STRAITS ECHO. WEEKLY EDITION. Published the day* prior to the departure 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 an- num, post free to any part of126 words
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Article775 1931-12-24 1037 THE resignation of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, from his posts as Chair nan of the National Government, which virtually amounts to being President oi the Republic of China, Chairman of the Executive Yuan and Commander-in-Chiei of the Army, Navy and Air Force, will be received with mixed feelings in775 words
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Article177 1931-12-24 1037 At Instance Of Scotland Yard For Alleged Bigamy. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 14. A mild stir was caused by a first-class saloon .rrival on the Pando Kamarlo from home when dr. Edwin Tongue, Head of the Detective Jranch boarded the ship and effected the arest177 words
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Article535 1931-12-24 1037 Dr. Brandon Bravo left for Sumatra yeserday by the s.s. Knan. Messrs. W. Gjodesen and J. W. F. Meyer ere amon; those who left for Belawan Deli, jy the Krian. Mr. Chiton was a passenger to Singapore by ne night mail train yesterday, while Mr. -Vood travelled535 words
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Advertisement26 1931-12-24 1037 THE STRAITS ECHO. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEEKLY EDITIONS. CONTAINING the news of the wees PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF MAILS FOR EUROPE. -STRAITS ECHO” BUILDING. PENANG ROAD, PENANG.26 words
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Article1198 1931-12-24 1038 Rotary Address. HISTORY AND PROGRESS OF APPARATUS. At the weekly Rotary tiffin yesterday Rotarian Christie gave the following address: Refrigeration is a science too broad and comprehensive both in its theoretical and practical aspects for me to give you moie than the elementary principles of same.1,198 words
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346 1931-12-24 1038 Governor’s Greetings. SINGAPORE OPPOSED TO RLiuuLK KESTKIvTION. His Excellency the Governor inaugurated th. telephone service trum suture to w„. mg yesterday. At 9.55 a.m. His Excellency rang up the Hon. ne Resident Councillor, Mr. P. t. Alien, m hs afice. He expressed great pleasure at the346 words
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1312 1931-12-24 1039 Strong Views Expressed At Planters’ Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 13. Strong views were expressed regarding Johore’s adoption of the petrol taxation merely in order to toe the line with the F. M. S. and the Colony, at a meeting of the Johore1,312 words
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324 1931-12-24 1039 Application In Court For Guardianship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 14. A.i unusual application was made before the Jhief Justice this morning by Mr. and Mrs. /emon for the guardianship of an orphaned Jnglish girl aged ten at present in the custody .f324 words
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Article124 1931-12-24 1039 Destitute Fisherman Found Hanging. The body of a Chinese was found anging in a vacant hut at the junction of lelawei Road and Bagan Jeremal Road esterday morning. The discovery was made by the former ccupier of the hut who it about nine clock went124 words
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Article1422 1931-12-24 1040 DETAILS OF THE PERAK VICTORY. Travelling down to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Perak defeated Selangor in the decisive match for the Northern Section of the Malayc Cup Rugger Competition by 5 points (1 goal) to 3 points (1 try) and earned the right U meet Singapore1,422 words
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Article100 1931-12-24 1040 Charge Of Rash And Negligent Driving. Following a motor fatality at River Road, Medarsah bin Osmansah, a Malay was yesterday produced before tne Police Magisrate, Mr. J. P. Biddulph charged with causing the death of a Chinese named Jhia Ah Kim by doing a rash100 words
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Article126 1931-12-24 1040 Hearing Adjourned To December 22. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 14. Mr. Laverton ex-manager of Raffles lotel and Mrs. Campbell were charge vith alleged theft and alleged abetnent respectively in respect of cutery, silverware and pot plants allege o be the property of Raffles126 words
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Article630 1931-12-24 1041 THAT the world is still in the throes of a financial crisis wa.evidenced by the recent sharp slump in the value of the pound sterling, but fortunately, owing to the Washington report that the ratification of the Hoove» moratorium was assured, the present week has seen a630 words
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Article328 1931-12-24 1041 A lady has insured her eyes for $5O, 000. That it is stated is what her eyes are worth to her, because of their power of appeal. All we can say is that she ought to know what her eyes fetch, but it seeins to us nevertheless they328 words
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Article132 1931-12-24 1041 Chinese Unemployed Boiler Maker Sentenced. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. December 16 At the Police Court to-day, Moh Siew, a Chinese unemployed boiler mak<r. was senenced by Mr. Coope to six weeks for the theft f a bicycle belonging to a detective. It was stated132 words
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Article540 1931-12-24 1041 Messrs. Tho Kwan Ming and Chung Pak £ee left for Kuala Lumpur last night by the nail train. The Hon Mr Fell has booked to leave tor Bangkok by the International Express on Christmas Day. The Hon Mr J S. Arter and Mr. H E Mixon were540 words
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Article1533 1931-12-24 1042 Alleged Cheating. JUDGMENT RESERVED ON RACE HORSE OWNER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 16. Giving evidence in the case in which he is charged with cheating the Taiping Turf Club by dishonestly inducing the Secretary to cash two cheques for him to the1,533 words
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118 1931-12-24 1042 Municipal Clerk Charged. After being an inmate of the hospital for twelve days, Ong Ping Kang, a stenographer of the Municipal Office, looking pale and worn md with a deep scar in his throat was yesterday produced before the Police Magistrate, Mr. J. P. Biddulph.118 words
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156 1931-12-24 1042 No Further Instructions From London As Yet. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. December 16 Norman Nelson Kierup, the Englishman who was arrested on board the Karmala on her arrival in Singapore from London on the instruction from Scotland Yard accusing him of bigamy and obtaining money156 words
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504 1931-12-24 1043 GAME played in heavy RAIN. On their own ground yesterday evening etchings School were defeated at hockey bj e P.C.C. ”B” by 7 goals to 3. Despite the downpour of rain, the matci mnea out to be an interesting one, and w«u out504 words
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Article1064 1931-12-24 1043 ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT. Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justice Whit -*y in the Supreme Court yesterday in the sui a which Mr. A. H. W. Miles is suing Messrs iandilands Buttery Co. for damages fo. •reach of contract. Mr. J. J. Saunders with Mr. R.1,064 words
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Article64 1931-12-24 1043 Twenty Years’ Service In Medical Department. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, December 15. The death occurred of Dr. Danasamy the Deputy Medical Officer, Taipinf following a protracted illness at the a<t of 44. He was survived by hi« wifc three sons and one daughter. He64 words
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Article106 1931-12-24 1044 LOSS OF GOLD AND BRILLIANTS. A pa r of brilliant ear-rines and a pair of gold bracelets, valued at $3lO, formed the subject of a charge of theft preferred against a Chinese woman named Kam Ah Teo who was yesterday produced before the Police Magistrate, Mr.106 words
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180 1931-12-24 1044 One Accused Sentenced To Two Months. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. December 15. The echo of an attack on two Chinese by i gang of coolies at the second mile Klanj. Road was heard in the Police Court yester day. when the180 words
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139 1931-12-24 1044 Appeal Of Taiping Shopkeeper Allowed. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, December 15. Mr. Justice Burton allowed the appeal of Beh Ah Teng, a shopkeeper of Taiping against the Taiping Magistrate’s convic tion on the charge of being in possession of several cases of matches139 words
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Article457 1931-12-24 1044 Yesterday’s Results. RACES FOR POLO PONIES CANCELLED. Taiping, December 17. At the races to-day rain kept off and the Afternoon was cool. The going was heavy ana mere was a fair attendance. The Sultan and he Resident of Perak were among those present. Owing to Wednesday's457 words
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Article590 1931-12-24 1044 Mental Burden. problem for research SPECIALIST. M U In an a ß c of spinning turbines and eh»™, propellers, ol racing motors and roaring 2 Hitt one 01 the supreme problems ot th designing engineer or the reseat,specialist is mat ot bearings, so WBte the590 words
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Article718 1931-12-24 1045 THE problem of unemployment ir Malaya has been the subject o’ much comment in the local press recently and no better season could have beer, chosen for publicly emphasising «he piteoue plight of those of the various commuuniti»-; who have been thrown out of employment through718 words
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Article336 1931-12-24 1045 A cat recently inherited a house worth $40,000 together with other valuable property, but it has since died, it is stated, of grief at the loss of its mistress. We are glad to know that it was only the cat that died with grief, as it might have336 words
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Article97 1931-12-24 1045 Car Damaged. At about 6.45 yesterday evening a fire broke ut in the garage of Mr. Mitchell’s, A.S.P. uarters at Patani Road. There was some la rm as Mr. Mitchell’s car was in the garage t the time and the Penang Road Fire Station -as97 words
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Article549 1931-12-24 1045 I’hc Hon. Mr. J. s. Arter returned to Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening by the s.s. Kinta. Messrs. Shcnton and F. H. Curtis were passengers to the Federal Capital by the mail train last night. Mr. C. D. Ahearne, who came to Penang for the meeting of the549 words
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575 1931-12-24 1046 Charge Of Possession. INSPECTOR DISCOVERS MINT. The preliminary enquiry into the case, in which a Khek named Yew Ah See and i woman named Che ah Ngee were charged with, possession of 9 five-cent and 49 ten-cent counterfeit King’s coins and possession of in struments575 words
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618 1931-12-24 1046 ARREST AT INSTANCE OF TAIPING J. P. The charge against N. C. Frank, Clerk o Jas Co., Solicitor, Taiping, under section 35 or assaulting a police officer in the discharg <f his duty, a sequel to the previous case o busing Mr. Eliathamby, J.P.618 words
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Article159 1931-12-24 1046 SUPREME COURT CHANGES. Justice Sproule will retire Mr. Justice Sproule was to have r etlrM U the end of last month, but owing to in unprecedenteO number ot judges L .ept out ot court by illness, he carried on Mr. Justice Stevens, who had returned159 words
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85 1931-12-24 1046 Case Put Off For Another Week. Mention was made yesterday in the Police >oun of the cases in which V. R. Ramanalan Chetty and S. T. N. S. Shiatiappa .and charged with criminal breach of trust nd abetment respectively. Mr. F. G. Pooley, who85 words
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Article80 1931-12-24 1046 Four Chinese Coolies Buried. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 16 Four Chinese coolies were buried shortly ifter starting work at six o’clock this morning •t the Kau Fak Mine, Ampang, Kuila Lumpur, xi a huge landslide due to heavy rains in reent days.80 words
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Article54 1931-12-24 1046 The case against S. V. G p t lawyer’s clerk, for criminal breach was continued before Mr. N. yesterday. Two more witnesses amined after which the accuse give evidence on oath. T e postponed for the 20th inst. 0 Barrett in whose employ the when54 words
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Article1062 1931-12-24 1047 (From Our Own Correspondent.) There will be general approval in the State at H. H. the Sultan of Perak’s decision which was announced at the last meeting of the Perak State Council, to preserve the Council Chamber at Kuala Kangsar as a memorial to Sii Hugh Low.1,062 words
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Article79 1931-12-24 1047 For Assault On Government Clerk. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 16 Two Indian and one Malay constables at.ached to the Joo Chiat division who were harged with handcuiling and assaulting Mr laman Govindan. a clerk employed at the mport and Export Office who asked them to79 words
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78 1931-12-24 1047 Defence Granted Fortnight’s Postponement. The case in which Ahamad Khan, until re ;ently a clerk in the Municipal Vehicles De lartment, is charged with criminal breach o rust in respect of about $3,500/- and fals ication of accounts was mentioned in th 'olice Court yesterday.78 words
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Article553 1931-12-24 1047 Seventeen Convicted. TOTAL DENIAL FROM SEVEN. The case in which seven Chinese named lun lok Soon. Ang Choon, Tan Seang Hin, Tan dng, Tan Beng Hoe. Ch'ng Koon Tor and >'h‘ng Lian Bian are charged with being mem>ers of an unlawful society namely, the Bin Jhee553 words
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Article1651 1931-12-24 1048 What is the exact number in the North ern Settlement of school cadet corps re scinding from the movement? Do the authorities recognise that, along with the big jump in the price of petrol by practically 50 per cent., the poor man is further penalised to-day by the1,651 words
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741 1931-12-24 1049 WE received by yesterday’s mail a copy of "The Manufacturing Industries of the British Empire Overseas —Part V" published by Messis. Erlangers Ltd., the author being Mr. Harold N. Carvalho. The countries dealt with in this section of the publication are Newfound land, the Crown Colonies and741 words
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Article346 1931-12-24 1049 “It pays to advertise" we have been, told. “It," we suppose, being common gender represents males, females, infants, bodies with a corporation whether limited or not and bodies without a corporation (which is so much more fashionable). All pay and so they should as advertisements bring business which346 words
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Article526 1931-12-24 1049 Captain O. L Hancock is on a business visit o Penang. Mr. and Mrs Cheah Ghim Leng arc spend.ng a brief holiday up Penang Hills. Mr. W Penrice, manager of Messrs. Mansicld and Co., Penang, returned from Singapore yesterday by the Kedah Mr E Reimann, who returned526 words
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Article99 1931-12-24 1050 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, Several thefts occurred in Rangoon Road during the past month or two, the last one that came to my knowledge being in the early hours of Monday morning. I have my doubts as to whether any of these99 words
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Article304 1931-12-24 1050 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo.) Sir, It would appear from recent correspondence in the local press that all are agreed as to the necessity for more balanced research by an international body, but not as to who should initiate steps for action to be304 words
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Article57 1931-12-24 1050 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo). Sir, On behalf of the Convent Christmas Fund I gratefully acknowledge the following donations: List No. 16. “C” 5/M. B. Lynch Esq. 10/Dr. E. Smith 5/Rev. Keppel Garnier 10/D Storch Esq. 5/Mrs. N. K. Menon 5/- 40/Previously acknowledged 322/Total:57 words
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Article198 1931-12-24 1050 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo). Sir, Miss A. F. V., 1 am pleased to observe aas written to your widely read paper, oi vhe 12th instant, suggesting that Mr. Jame: Robson kindly help the Penang Con ven Orphan Fund, in the kind manner he helpec198 words
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Article211 1931-12-24 1050 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo). Sir, On the one hand, whilst P. W. is to b congratulated on his contribution to a worth, cause, on the other, he is sadly lacking ii literary decorum —the etiquette of writing How could he know that Miss X.211 words
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Article105 1931-12-24 1050 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo). Sir, I gratefully beg to acknowledge, on behall of the Convent Christmas Fund, the follow ing donations:— LIST No. 9. “The Kids $5.00 Miss H. Flint 10.00 R. D. Hume Esq. 10.00 H. S. Russell Esq. 10.00 Donald Mackay,105 words
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Article259 1931-12-24 1050 g (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo). With reference to a letter appearing m our issue of December 3rd under the headng of “A Suggestion to help the Unemploy. write to say that I agree with “Fairday” on his suggestion and I think that he259 words
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Article274 1931-12-24 1050 (To The Editor Of The Straits Echo). Sir, Now that Singapore had set the lead laving Baby Shows, it is inconceivable why J enang should not follow suit; it only some enterprising gentlemen to set the oiling by following the example of jreat philanthropist Mr. Aw Boon <274 words
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Article2329 1931-12-24 1051 DETERRENT PUNISHMENT NECESSARY. SEVERE DAMAGE TO REPUTATION OF VALUABLE AND EXCELLENT FORCE. Ex-Inspector Eusope of th 5 Traffic Police was committed to jail yesterday afternoon, Mr. Justice Whitley having dismissed his appeal. 1 8 Eusope was convicted by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. rorrer on2,329 words
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Obituary385 1931-12-24 1051 OBITUARY. Funeral Of The Late Mr. 0. R. Woodford. The funeral took place yesterday evening o Mr. George Randolph Wood lord who away at his residence 5, Larut Road the previ cus night. The late Mr. Woodford, who was 72 year, oi age, was one of the oldest Eurasian residenu385 words
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Article208 1931-12-24 1052 WARNING TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. Prompt action by the Detective Departo». prevented the looting of the house shop keeper in Macalister Road by reported to be a gang of robbers from Kedah* had n th f information that an attempt had been made to drug the dog208 words
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246 1931-12-24 1052 Dresser Hires Three Lorries To Transport Furniture. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 15. An Eurasian dresser, Edward De Souza, was charged in the Police Court to-day with falsely representing himself to the medical officer of the District Hospital at Kuala Lumpur that ne246 words
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Article66 1931-12-24 1052 Mr. G. H. Woodford. The death took place last night at S 3 of Mr. George Randolph Woodfox dence, 4 Larut Road, after a P □ess. The deceased, who was on est residents of Penang, was 7Z y He leaves behind his wife, two sons66 words
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Article710 1931-12-24 1053 THE situation in China is deplorable. Since the split in the Central Govern went nearly a year ago, the position has gone from bad to worse and the country at the moment is dangerously near the precipice. It might have been expected that m the present crisis,710 words
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Article428 1931-12-24 1053 At an infant welfare centre a class for the “benefit" of fathers has been inaugurated. The intention is to enable fathers to take their turn at minding the baby by a course of instruction in useful hints regarding babies. It is too early to say whether many fathers428 words
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Article495 1931-12-24 1053 Mr. C. H. B. McCall arrived here yesterday from Rangoon by the s.s. Tairea. Major and Mrs. Patrickson left for Kuala Lumpur last night by the mail train. Mr. R. H. Finch, of Messrs. Hogan and Ivens, Penang, left for Port Swettenham on Saturday by the Klang.495 words
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399 1931-12-24 1054 RIVER DOWN 10 FEET AT KUALA LIPIS. NORMAL MAIL SERVICE FROM GEMAS TO GUA MUSANG BY THURSDAY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 21 Heavy rain came down last night at Kuala Lipis and at first it was feared that there would be a399 words
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Article241 1931-12-24 1054 KUALA KANGSAR FLOOD DETAILS. 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 21. Incessant rain fell in Upper Perak and in the Kuala Kangsar district for 48 hours terminating on Saturday morning. Consequently the Perak River rose to 21 feet or 136.0 above mean sea level, the flood241 words
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303 1931-12-24 1054 RAILWAY STAFF FOUND SAFE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur December 20 Floods and landslips have put out of’™ 22° miles of the East Coast Railway between Xuala Krau, Pahang, and Pasir Mas, Kelantsm. This afternoon after the third attempt a iiei tram trom Lipis303 words
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Article232 1931-12-24 1054 Deceiving Medical Officer To Pay Transport Charges. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 18. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Coope in he Police Court to-day in the case of Edward Je Souza, an Eurasian dresser, charged with alsely representing himself to the Medical officer in the232 words
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887 1931-12-24 1055 Highest Fee 20 Cents. NO CHARGE MADE FOR CONSULTATION. Michael Pillai, son of Santiago Pillai, was •esterday convicted by the District Judge, Mr j A Forrer, of a charge preferred against yjn by the Bar Committee of using a decription implying that he was a887 words
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84 1931-12-24 1055 EFFORTS FOILED BY INSPECTOR. Sentence was deferred in the case of two dokkiens named lap Chin Yeoh and Chua Kew Lye, who yesterday pleaded guilty n the Police Court to trespassing into houst 130, Lorong Slamat with intent to commi robbery. Detective Inspector Hall84 words
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Article553 1931-12-24 1055 Chief Justice's Views. APPLIES TO SUBJECTS OF FEDERATION. Kuala Lumpur, December 21. Chief Justice Elphinstone held at the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, this morning nat the F.M.S. Banishment Enactment ap>lied to subjects of the Federation in the onclusion of the application of Ho Chiok san stated to553 words
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Article799 1931-12-24 1056 Saturday’s Results. PROWESS PAYS 573 FOR A WIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping. December 20 The concluding day of the Taiping Amateur races was favoured with better weather throughout than the opening day. The attendance might have been better but for the bad weather elsewhere causing floods799 words
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611 1931-12-24 1056 AGGREGATE CUP WON Uy BALIK PULAU PLATOOK Francis Light School ground was the ven of the first annual Penang and Province w? .esley Volunteer Corps C. g. (Malay) <2 panics Sports held yesterday afternoon in th» presence of a large gathering including J. J.611 words
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Article832 1931-12-24 1057 ALTHOUGH the subject of this article is the floods in Perak and Pahang, we do not intend to convey by the above caption the impression that this beautiful little island of ours has been inundated by water overnight and is in the same plight as Kuala Kangsar was832 words
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Article355 1931-12-24 1057 A woman in an English Police Court is reported to have handed a flower up to the bench and stated '‘l bring you a peace offering.” It sefins to us this showed a very kindly spirit for there was clearly an intention to bring a bloom into the355 words
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Article474 1931-12-24 1057 < Messrs. A. Hinds and W. Coombs arrived I Ut *°m Singapore yesterday by th.i Ipoh. Mr. H. F. Clements. Manager of Me™». William Jacks and Co., (Malaya). Ltd Penang, has gone to Slam on bualne» Visit. I I w Bishop Edwin F. Lee and Bishop and474 words
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