Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 February 1924
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1924-02-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. Np. 47. VOL LXXXII. WEDNESDAY, 27th FEBRUARY, 1924 PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement688 1924-02-27 1 pNIKKO modern ART S PHOTOGRAPHIC I STUDIO I No 7 t Northam Road, Peoaag. TeleP hoae No 57 I 3 are; .'■.wy RFWWW-v^'lWlieWiy'BP^— H^^W—Rgy-— —l ■H|I|HI|III 4WL s=s 2! DUTCH BUTTER has of old been famous A T TT? T "< TT? ft in all parts of the world. S688 words
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Advertisement52 1924-02-27 1 X X X X X X X X KTD IW> B PATRONIZED BT MTIITt x K ILI SPLENDID SELECTION OF w DIAMOND AND GEM jj j|j SET JEWELLERY j< OF EVERY DESCRIPTION I AT ALL PRICES, u |B.P. de SILVA, y 1, Bishop Street. Penang. N x x >: x52 words
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Article1636 1924-02-27 2 ECONOMIC RUIN AND SHEER BARBARISM. Deane Inge says the final verdict on the great criminals of history cannot be nronounced by an V human tribuna Those whom restless ambition or sombre fanaticism has driven to Wade through slaughter to a throne And shut the gates of mercy1,636 words
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Advertisement718 1924-02-27 2 ii NIPPON HOTEL i WIBS' ALL KINDS OF 'rwMllllß Lukes mid ice cream* fcatJa J Tobe had in the Evening. I SICK HEADACHE, jjij BILIOUSNESS, Separate Tables on the Lawn. INDIGESTION or I CONSTIPATION, I i ||i if you are troubled by any of these mala ’ies which cause POSITIONS718 words
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Advertisement25 1924-02-27 2 Pitman’s Shorthand Rapid Course, (New Era Edition) Complete EJ’tior w ith supplementary Exerciser or $3/30 po«t free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press Ltd.. Penang25 words
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Advertisement960 1924-02-27 2 BANKS CHARTERED AUSTRALIA AND chin (Incorporated in Fa l Charter i Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund '’/JOO KF» Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3rd He ad Oflice Qgg 38. BISHOPSGATE LONDON y Agencies and Branches. Al r St r Amritsar, Bangkok, Blta Bombay, Calcutta. Canton, Cawnn Ori fRjS 9 kong. Iloilo, Ipoh.960 words
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Article172 1924-02-27 3 London, February 15,- Echoes of the iecent controversy on the certification of the salt tax in India were heard to-day at a lecture at the Royal Society of Arts by Sir Richard Dane on the manufacture of salt in India. Sir Richard criticised the present172 words
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Article165 1924-02-27 3 London., February 13. —The Earl of Ronaldshay. speaking at a meeting of the Indian Students’ Union to-day. said that India was at the cross-roads regarding her culture and spiritual outlook. India had to determine the extent to which her contact with the West was to influence her future165 words
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Article172 1924-02-27 3 London, February* 10. —“It was like kicking a man when he i- down’’ was Inman’s opinion of Smith apropos of the latter's speech at Bradford Hall when Inman abandoned the game on account of an attack of vertigo- Inman feels keenly the imputation that he retired be. cause172 words
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88 1924-02-27 3 London. February 14.-Mr. J. W. Fortescue, the historian of the British Army, in his presidential addres- to the Rbyil Historical Society, said when he returned from India years ago a Mar Office official said to him: 1 There is no pla<-e for a great reputation88 words
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Article52 1924-02-27 3 London, February 18.—A Constantino pie message says the principal Turkish Armv Commanders a*tended a meeting in Smyrna yesterday at which it is stated the «hole trend of Turkish domestic and foreign policy was discussed. Tsmet Pasha spoke for an hour explaining the situation. The proceedings52 words
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Article61 1924-02-27 3 London. February 15. —Mr J. H. Thomas, Colonial Secretary, made a thorough inspection cf the Empire Exhibition today. He was interested in the Indian section, and was forbidden to enter the Canadian sect’on which is in its last stages of completion. He expressed his amazement at the size61 words
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Article37 1924-02-27 3 London. February 15. —Mr- Gangulee. Professor of Agriculture in the I niversity of Calcutta, is invited by the organising committee to attend the Fourth International Conference of Soil Scientists at home in May.37 words
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Article829 1924-02-27 3 MUTINY MEMORIES. Between the judgments of the subaltern engaged in operations and the judgments of the old campaigner looking back over a >on„- vista of years a great gulf is fixed. How great on e may realise by perusing “Letters Written During the Indian Mutiny’’ (Macmillan829 words
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Advertisement385 1924-02-27 3 !a W AX S I ikl yA h J ■>-.■ r -’ffilßwsw e l 4,- 1 #•<••■’» fa J/ wc C < A/ s i \y* i yjt/ ii A Mother lay*; Our Baby boy I w«i brought up on Glaxo. I think J P he would thank you all385 words
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Advertisement24 1924-02-27 3 Plajh-ers’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham. $3/- per book or $3 30 post free, stocked by the Pinaog Gazette Press, Ltd.. Penang.24 words
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Advertisement231 1924-02-27 3 =-==Remmgton^— wktproof Shotgun Cartridges °Never mind the iveather” UNIFORMLY GOOD during the rainy season or when it’s hot and humid. Climatic changes do not affect Remington Cartridges. No swollen cases to spoil sport by “jamming at a critical moment. Remington’s patented exclusive wetproof process seals and protects the cartridges; they231 words
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Article841 1924-02-27 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. J. B. David, of Messrs David and j Toft, Singapore, is on a visit to Ipoh. Mr. P. H. Henshaw. Traffic Manager, F.M.S. Railways, travelled up to Prai on Monday. The late Sultan Idris’s widow, the Rajah Permasuri, died at Klang on M onday. Mr. Sidney Smith,841 words
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Article379 1924-02-27 4 BREACH OF MOTOR RULES. Wong Wan Nun pleaded guilty before Mr. H. A. Forrer in the Police Court. Penang, this morning, of driving his motor car along Esplanade Road, with only one headlight and also driving a car other than that specified in his licence, adding that one379 words
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Article182 1924-02-27 4 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir. —With regard to Mr. Phipps’s letter which you published in your yesterday’s issue regarding the failure of the authorities to include Mr. Fred. Aeria among the invited guests to the Civic lunch as the representative of the Eurasian community. I182 words
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Article503 1924-02-27 4 WANDERERS BEAT NOMADS. After defeating the Albion by two goals to one, the Wanderers, on the Esplanade. Penang, yesterday evening registered their second victory over the Nomads by one goal to nil. The one and only goal scored was a quick affair. Shortly after the start as503 words
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Article148 1924-02-27 4 The results of tennis tournament ties played yesterday were Profession Pairs. —E. E Chambers and H. C. D. Davies beat N. Lampard and E. Dunkerley 6 —l, 4 —6, 6 —2 Double» Handicap Class “B”. —2 J. Miller and J. A. Goetzee beat —15.2 L. M. Howlett148 words
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Article110 1924-02-27 4 The following are the results of yesterday’s ties: Single Championship.—Cheah Wat Sun walk over from Lam Choon Kee. Single Handicap Class “A”.— —3O Lee Tiang Liat, beat —l5 Lee Huan Cheang 11 —9, 6—4. Single Handicap Class “B’ Lee Eng Siang vs. Teoh Hong Guan (Unfinished) Lim110 words
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Article30 1924-02-27 4 The following tie has been fixed for Monday, March 3: Championship Pairs.—C H Hertz and G. B. F. Southam v. E. J. Bennett and F. Reimann (2).30 words
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Article1207 1924-02-27 4 M. M.” LAND GRANTS SCHEME CRITICISED. The annual general meeting of the General Committee of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya was held at the Selangor Club on Sunday, Major G. Nevill Stevens presiding. The others present were Major P. H. Keys and Messrs. E. B. McCall and A. W.—“ M. M.” - 1,207 words
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Article390 1924-02-27 4 DR. BIACK EXPLAINS. Before the District Judge, Singapore, the case of rash driving against Dr. Black of the General Hospital was concluded. His Honour reserving judgment until Thursday. Mr- Knowles appeared for the defendant. It will be remembered that- the smash-up which led to the proceedings against Dr.390 words
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Article770 1924-02-27 4 It U not surprising u f 1,,,, on such a question a< y D stood, says the Straits earnestly support all the i moral agencies to convince y oUnt M the crime against their own i implied in contact with make themselves common propen; are not in770 words
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Article96 1924-02-27 4 x r thp Mnn 1 The health statement fot wepk cipality of George Town, b' l a ending 23rd February. I'd-}S total of 65 deaths —4< 111,1 -jy.TS females—the death-rate per mille per annum. conl, al v ith 23.18 in the preceding ve< k j' k o f96 words
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Miscellaneous24 1924-02-27 4 THE TIDES. Ri«h Water. f.nw Water. Tn- da v. 5. 3 p.m. 11.46 p.m. To-morrow. 5. 16 a.m. 11.38 a.m. 6. 22 p.m. Midnight24 words
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Article1086 1924-02-27 5 I( WORK OF CROMER AND kitchener. o uiing Post says it is to be '1 iniiil other prepossessions of England will not forget happening in Egypt. Imperial H hound up in the mainteli irntily and cont nded popu- i the banks of the Nile, and i1,086 words
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Article692 1924-02-27 5 A LEAD TO MALAYA. We are glad learn that the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine has sent up a scheme to Government for the establishment of an anti-rabies institution, says the “Englishman.”' Should this scheme be adopted not only will local victims of dogbite be saved expensive and692 words
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Article884 1924-02-27 5 (JREASLNG THE WHEELS OF COMMERCE. Thy practice of “baksheesh” is an eternal practice in the Orient, and in the new Turkey it has rather increased than diminished (writes a correspondent of the “Morning Post”). This is l>erhaps hardly to be wondered at when salaries are so low884 words
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Article530 1924-02-27 5 LI MI T AMP (From Our Special Conespondent.) Lumut. February 25. On the morning of the 19th instant the instructional course of the C Jonial Volunteers was continued. A tactical scheme is held every morning before breakfast. During the rest of the day more weapon training took place in530 words
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Article79 1924-02-27 5 Mar. I—Cricket League, P.S. v P.R.C., Esplanade. 4—Football League, Casuals v Wanderers. f,—Football League, Albion v Nomades, Esplanade. 7 and <B—London Syncopating Orchestra. Town Hall, 9.30 p.m. X—Cricket League, P.C.C. v C.R.C., Esplanade. 11—Football League, Rovers v Wanderers, Esplanade. 13—Football League, Albion v Casuals Esplanade. 18—Football League, Nomads79 words
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Advertisement70 1924-02-27 5 EVERYBODY NEEDS laxative assistance sometimes. But it should be mild yet efficient, not harsh, griping and habit-forming like the old fashioned pills and liqu»d purgatives. are laxative perfection. Gent.y but suicly they work whilst you sleep, bringing relief and a sense of renewed freshness and fitness next morning. Of chemists,70 words
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Advertisement242 1924-02-27 5 Ijf Instant a J?® postvm I A rv< CE til' i Instant How’s Your Liver? THE habit of drinking coffee, with its drug, caffeine, promotes sluggishness of the liver and throws the entire human system out of balance, causing biliousness, headache and fatigue. A man’s reason prompts him to avoid242 words
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Article652 1924-02-27 6 No matter how well thought out and drafted, all great schemes divulge Haws which only become visible in their practical application. So it is with the policy of rubber restriction. A hole has appeared in the net. growing and widening as the meshes are drawn652 words
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Article309 1924-02-27 6 The appeals recently addressed to Ex-Service men in Penang and Province Wellesley who have not become identified with the local branch of the E. S. A. M. will no doubt bear fruit. It is naturally a matter for surprise that it should be necessary to make these appeals,309 words
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Article497 1924-02-27 6 A PLEA FOR PEACE. Whenever I have been asked what has struck” me most about Penang, I reply, with controlled violence, sunshine—and after sunshine, showers Since my advent, to the Island. I have been literally swamped beneath a deluge of fast-Howing waters. I have barely had time to feel497 words
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Article1323 1924-02-27 6 The Malay Mail says it would really appear that the The Singapore much-discussed SingaBase. pore base scheme is doomed, but it is at the same time inclined to think that the matter is by no means disposed of yet. Assuming, however, that it may be definitely abandoned,1,323 words
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Article262 1924-02-27 6 The P. &O. Packet China, with mails despatched from London on the "th February, is expected to arrive here at 9 a.m. on Friday, the 29th instant. The homeward mail, by the Mon-a, closes at 6 p.m. on Friday, the 29th instant. The third week of the Volunteer262 words
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Advertisement178 1924-02-27 6 Io SANDEM AN’S I B WINES t ARE THE BEST. J KfeJ J JjfijiL LIGHT DRY SHERRY VERY PALE DRY i DRY PALE NUTTY,, HBHKH FULL GOLDEN 1 MBH douro port old tawny OLDEST AND FINEST t mmaQaalM port S OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE S°l e Agents: J Mjjjwll Hottenbach Lazarus Sons,178 words
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Advertisement66 1924-02-27 6 “E. O.” f. 1 FRIDAY, 29th FEBRUARY, LEAP YEAR DINNER AND DANCE. 10 DANCES. Dancing at 9-30 p.m. First Five Dances, Ladies to ask Gentlemen, (No Introduction.) Second Five Gentlemen to ask Ladies, (No Introduction.) Any Bona Fide Proposals of Marriage from Ladies to Gentlemen and accepted, can have their66 words
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Miscellaneous69 1924-02-27 6 I I Town. KT all, Penang, I I FRIDAY and SATURDAY, March 7th and 8th. I BRIGHTER PENANG! BRIGHTER PENANG! EDGAR WARWICK announces the enormous “cheer-up attraction. I The London Syncopating Orchestra J NOT A JAZZ BAND NOT A CONCERT PARTY I Strange and soulful and funny to the verge69 words
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Article252 1924-02-27 7 Lord Olivier’s Statement. /Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, February 26. In the House of Lords, Lord Olivier, statement on India, stated that the i, A rnrnent was not prepared to accept r indicate that it might be prepared 'lCCept, on the recommendations of a l( table conference, a new252 words
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Article154 1924-02-27 7 INQUIRY TO BE INSTITUTED. Delhi. February 26. In the Legislative Assembly, a Swarajist motion in favour of the appointment of a committee to inquire into Sikh grievances was carried without division, after a lengthy discussion in which the Pundit, Malaviya, bitterly denounced the treatment of the Sikhs154 words
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Article67 1924-02-27 7 AN INTENSIVE CAMPAIGN. Nairobi, February 26. Phe Kenya Indians have commenced tn intensive non-co-operation campaign as a protest against alleged political grievances, the initial step being the refusal to pay po ]i tax. A lengthy list of summonses was issued and four Indians of Mombasa were committed67 words
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Article83 1924-02-27 7 LIBERALS AND CRUISER CONSTRUCTION. London, February 26. A score of well-known Liberal M. P’s have issued a manifesto urging re-consi-deration of the project to lay down new cruisers and destroyers as unnecessary, economically disastrous, and morally wrong and contending that Britain’s action will create mistrust abroad and •mdanger83 words
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Article39 1924-02-27 7 London. February 26. Adudral Sir Percy Scott, who was Hl in Malta, was landed on a a richer at the Royal Albert Dock from 1 liner Mashobra.” He was taken aw-.iy i n in ambulance.39 words
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Article27 1924-02-27 7 New York. February 26. I 1 death is announced of Mr. George bister, the author of Get Rich 11,1 1' Wallingford and other stories.27 words
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Article118 1924-02-27 7 Poplar Poor Law Relief. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London. February 25. In the House of Commons, the Government successfully withstood its first serious opposition in an onslaught to-night in the debate evoked by the action of Mr. Wheatley, in withdrawing the previous Government’s order restricting the amount of118 words
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Article85 1924-02-27 7 EX ECUT 1 VE’S R ECO MMEN D AT lON TURNED DOWN. London, February 26. The Executive of the Stevedores’ Union unanimously recommended that all members should resume to-morrow under the terms of the national agreement, pending the result of the negotiations, the employers having promised that the85 words
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Article222 1924-02-27 7 THE LEAGUE CONFERENCE. Rome, February 26. Little progress was apparently made by the League of Nations Conference on the limitation of naval armaments. The Conference throughout sat privately. A communique issued last night states that a report has been submitted to the Council of the League, also to222 words
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Article52 1924-02-27 7 Paris. February 27. The Produce Exchange which was compulsorily closed during the past week, was permitted to re-open upon the representatives of the sugar, oil and rubber interests agreeing to stringent regulations, like the exclusion of foreigners and the reduction of the periods for the execution52 words
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Article33 1924-02-27 7 London, February 26. In the House of Commons. Mr. Philip Snowden, replying to Sir E. Wise, said he had no information indicating that Germany had advanced credits to China.33 words
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114 1924-02-27 7 London, February 16. —The Constan, rinople correspondent of "The Times states that after several adjournments, the l aw providing for a compulsory day of rest on Friday came into force to-day. All the shops in the city, widh certain exceptions. were closed, and even114 words
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Article367 1924-02-27 7 Trial for High Treason. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, February 26. Reparations are momentarily forgotten in Germany, all eyes being turned to Munich, where the trial opens to-day of General von Ludendorff. Herr Hitler and eight others, on the charge of high treason in connection with the Bavarian Monarchist367 words
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Article93 1924-02-27 7 INTELLECT! I AL RAPPROCHEMENT. Berlin, February 26. President Ebert received the new Japanese Ambassador, Baron Honda, who presented letters of credence. Baron Honda, addressing the President, assured him that he would do his utmost to strengthen and promote peaceful and friendly relations between both nations. President Ebert,93 words
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Article29 1924-02-27 7 Paris, February 26. The British plan for the resumption of inter-Allied control outlined in Mr. Macdonald’s note, demands an inventory of the German ammunition depots.29 words
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Article11 1924-02-27 7 Vienna, February 26. Austria has recognised the Soviet.11 words
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Article48 1924-02-27 7 AMERICAN COUNTER-ACTION. Washington. February 26. In order to stop the avoidance of the income tax payment by wealthy persons by the bestowal of benefactions upon relatives and others, the House .of Representatives has enacted a tax on gifts ranging from 1 to 40 per cent.48 words
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Article27 1924-02-27 7 Carpentier matched with TOWNLEY. Paris. February 16. Georges Carpentier has signed a contract to meet the English heavyweight. Arthur Townley, at Vienna, on the 2i>h April.27 words
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Article366 1924-02-27 7 Elkaye’s Matches Litigation. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, February 27. Mr. G. C. Evance, former manager of the Elkaye’s match factory, who is claiming damages for wrongful dismissal by Lee Kim Soo, spent all yesterday in the witness box. Under cross-examination by Mr. R. L. Eber for the366 words
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Article202 1924-02-27 7 London, February 14. —“The situation is one of extreme difficulty, unless Mr. Carter can continue the investigations in his own way there will be the risk of the objects which he has brought to light perishing and enormous damage being done to the work as a whole,”202 words
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Article173 1924-02-27 7 London, February 15. —Echoes of the recent- controversy on the certification of the Salt Tax in India were heard here to-day at a lecture at the Royal Society of Arts by Sir Rchard Dane on the manufact»ure of salt in India. Sir Richard criticised the173 words
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Article1806 1924-02-27 7 J. C. PASQUAL - F. M. S. and Siamese Railways. (BY J. C. PASQUAL.) (Article No. 18.) < i (“P. G.” Special.) The weekly express train from t Haad Yai to Bangkok, which does the i journey in two stages, breaking for the night at Chumpon, is the next1,806 words
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Article308 1924-02-27 8 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The report of the Directors of Mayfield Rubber Plantations (Straits Settlements). Limited, for the yeat ended 31st December, 1923, states Cultivation. —The total cultivated area remains at 2.207 acres, of which 1.930.9 acres are under rubber, and the balance in coconuts. A statement shewing308 words
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Article306 1924-02-27 8 According to a correspondent in Rome, a very interesting proposal has been made to the Italian Government. A group of prominent Senators, supported by some of Italy’s most emin nt scholars, has applied for a grant of five million lire for the purpose of 1 raising two house-boats306 words
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Article224 1924-02-27 8 Sawan bin Ali. the Malay syce employed by Mr. A. V. L. Davies, who recently brought an action for libel against this paper, was examined before- Mr. Justice Acton in the Supreme Court Singapore on a judgment debtor summons to inquire into his capacity to224 words
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Article848 1924-02-27 8 general booth on the dole. Mr. Harold Cox. in the “Sunday Times” say there are probably few bodies in this country that have had more practical experience of the tragedy of unemployment than the Salvation Army, and therefore one reads with special interest the statement recent ly848 words
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Article119 1924-02-27 8 PENANG. FEBRUARY 27, 1924. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/lfi 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 9/16 3 Documentary 2/4 19/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 167-2'l 3 days’sight Private 170 i 3 Bombay Demand Bank 167 i j 2 Madras Demand119 words
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Advertisement224 1924-02-27 8 i 1 1 —uLawJ K T v u J l Ixt4 7\ I V 'J., r aMk I #4tS«adife Kaln £aaw I uaJ? '***"s^x r /i I nS/ I M JJi. 1 ju., hIJ J— (4 scater) 1225 J* ON HIRE! ON HIRE! g ’Phone 376. or wire CENTRAMOTO.” ~7224 words
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Advertisement347 1924-02-27 8 dih ffip Standard LIGHT CAR A 1 I The four-seater Standard is the I 1 K 3 family car de luxe. As reliable as m it is powerful ;as comfortable as n M it is roomy, and exceptionally g I easy to control. ▼A* WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD., Sole Agents. AJA347 words
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Article108 1924-02-27 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Shares. c. He. t c. f c. Milling. Batang P. 41 42-> Idris Hyd. 20/6 21/- 21/- 21/6 Johan 38 40 39 41 Lingui 4.75 5.00 4.90 5.10 N. Taiping 1.271 1.30 1.30108 words
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Article63 1924-02-27 9 27th February, 1924. Local. cts. {Smoked Sheet 465 Fine Pale Crepe 46J Unsmoked Sheet 42 SINGA- (Smoked Shoot 47L pore (Crepe 47J. London and New York. T (Smoked Sheet ls.l|d LO!,DON (Crepe Ul’d New York G2s| The following were the rubber quotations in London on February 20: Smoked63 words
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Article53 1924-02-27 9 The General Produce Agency, Ltd., Reach Street, Pertang, report that the following prices were realised at their metion rooms to-day Good F.A.Q. Smoked diamond sheet $6O to F.A.Q. do 58 59 Off quality and Low F.A.Q. Smoked diamond sheet 54 57 Plain Sheet 44 48i Loose and Lump53 words
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Article88 1924-02-27 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on February 26 Spot £280.15s up £5.10$ 3 mos. buying 279.10 s 1.15 s 3 selling 279.15 s 1.15 s Local. February 27th: Singapore sold 175 tons at* sl39s. Penang buyers no sellers at sl39s. Messrs. Boustead and88 words
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Article352 1924-02-27 9 A travelled-writer has been deploring the literary isolation of England. A hundred years ago all Europe shared the vogue of Bvron; somewhat earlier Macpherson's ‘Ossian" influenced the whole Continent. To-day. we are told, no such international fame is enjoyed by any living English writer. Mr. Shaw s plays352 words
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Article1069 1924-02-27 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. names t 5 x Hi RUBBER [Dollar.] S c 3 c 8 c Allenby Rubber Co 1 12* 1 17* Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 10 1 25 Amalgamated Malay Estates i 2 CO Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate *1 00 12 00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate*1,069 words
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Advertisement528 1924-02-27 9 aoVEBTISEMEMTS. LkXr.SKS’.iSA. MISCELLANEOUS. EMPLOYERS of INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that assessment re- turns for the preceding quarter must u-.ntcl particulars of vacant rooms be sent to the Office of the Deputy Con11 for young Bachelor. I ntisb). troller of Labour, Pe«iang, during the :i B ox No. 71. c/o528 words
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Advertisement362 1924-02-27 9 (SICILIAN MARBLE Co. Ltd., LIVERPOOL CARRARA (ITALY) W Every kind of Marble Supplied fi in White, Sicilian t Statuary, Dove, Siena, Verona, Green. Black and other colour» h’ Large Stocks Held mI at Liverpool and Italian Works, equipped with latest machinery and able to ijF give prompt delivery of Italian.362 words
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Article120 1924-02-27 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Kalmoa for Deli and Asahan. Fooksang for Singapore, China A Japan. Gerty for Singapore China Japan. The s.s. Lady Blake, from Victoria Point, etc, with local mails is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Friday, the 29th instant, and is intended to leave for120 words
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Article313 1924-02-27 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BT TRAIN. Federated Malay "State.*, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Po«t, except where otherwise stated, close half an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30313 words
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Article209 1924-02-27 10 Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 noin. Cloves 110.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stockNutmegf. 80s 90.00 sellers 110 s 80.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 Copra Sundried 12.30 sellers' Rattans 11.20 seller Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 p»*rbav do209 words
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Article544 1924-02-27 10 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang. February 27, 1924. CtB Government Mutton Mutton Indian per lb 47 Mutton Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 100 Goat or Sheep per lb Sweet Bread pair Leg of Mutton lb Lamb d 50 Kidney P» ir544 words
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Advertisement264 1924-02-27 10 [are you interested! I IN NEW MUSIC S I .F SO I I WATCH THIS SPACE I We will publish a list every fortnight of the (J|| latest Columbia New Process Records. JWj FEBRUARY LIST. j# Until Baritone Stracciari mu The Temple Bells Graveure Less Than The Dust Love's Garden264 words
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Advertisement320 1924-02-27 10 8 BECK’S ft “KEY” BEER CHOP KUNC HI. Mil M Mi h l 11 i'*rrr>«M n Stocked by all First Class Dealers and Stores. I rwgsk SOLE AGENTS: N. V. Straits Java Trading Coy, (Incorporated ii> Batavia) PENANG AND SINGAPORE. 111/ f p r E RAMA STORE N£ I NO.320 words
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Article571 1924-02-27 11 REORGANIZING THE FINANCES. The following is the report of the Committee of the Singapore Swimming Club for the year ended 31st January, 1924, to be considered at the annual meeting on Sunday, March 2nd, at the club Bungalow, at 10.30 a.m. The Working Account for the year571 words
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Article187 1924-02-27 11 Delhi. Fe.bruaiy 15. —In res}M>nse to a warm invitation from the Peking University. Dr. Kabrindrajiath Tagore and party will sail for China on March 14. Most of the jioefs works in English have appeared in Chinese translations. Nearly ail the leading Chinese magazines have published187 words
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Advertisement230 1924-02-27 11 1 Dawson j wXskv T f you are not certain why A not taste P.D., which is a genuinely old whisky. Whisky which is matured by <8 time, and mellowed in the only 5e rue wa F’ n wo °d, *s none too plentiful to-day. Whether or not you get230 words
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