Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 December 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-12-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 297. VOL. LXXXV. THURSDAY, 29th DECEMBER, 1927 PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement410 1927-12-29 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR modern art photographs No. 7, Northam Road. Telephone No. 579. z T'* f -p METAL does not wear"out—it rusts out. IV TT TIVK IV AT ’Q EVERYWHERE you look you can see rust working destruction on metal. 4 J A- i fl fl JL Ifl Jl 1410 words
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Advertisement9 1927-12-29 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO *Ph<Mie 772. 68, BISHOP STREET.9 words
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Article372 1927-12-29 2 Shipowner Sentenced. W j’UNSEA.WORTHY VESSEL THAT SANK. Loss of 23 Lives. AFTER a hearing lasting six days, Walkin James Williams, the Cardiff shipowner, was found guilty at Glamorgan Assizes of sending two steamers to sea in an unseaworthy condition likely to endanger the lives of those372 words
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Article323 1927-12-29 2 HONOURING MEMBERS OF NOBLE PROFESSION. Tbe British Medical Journal, commenting np< n the above subject, makes the following observations. Spontaneous appreciation of the medical man is not common in the lay Press. The Journal of Commerce, published in Liverpool, has, however, been struck by the fre323 words
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Advertisement1248 1927-12-29 2 POSITIONS VACANT. NOTICES. Applications are invited from holders NEW ADDRESS. cf the Junior or Senior Local Cambridge AX Certificate for appointments in Claes 111 H. G. DISS, fi f icV Penang Municipal Clerical 18 Conduit Street, The successful candidates will be re- London W. 11 I quired to serve for1,248 words
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Advertisement75 1927-12-29 2 Tickling Throat. experience caused by a bit of mucus or phlegm that stubbornly refuses to be dislodged, but tickles and tickles until it sometimes almost strangles? Just a few sips of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, swallowed very slowly and allowed to glide down the throat, will stop that tickle and at75 words
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Advertisement203 1927-12-29 2 Cow and Gate FOOD Another Shipment Just Arrived. >i' Cow and Gate is the most easily digested of all foods. A Butterivorth Mother Says:— Cow Gate Food is just wonderful. My baby was almost a skeleton and then we put him on Cow Gate and now he is such a203 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1927-12-29 3 (By A Woman Correspondent.) Paris, November 30. Never in a long experience of Paris have I seen such a general and wholehearted celebration of the cult of St. Catherine—when unmarried girls of twenty-five become old maids as this season. Never before have I seen so many nice1,124 words
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Advertisement362 1927-12-29 3 t^S- 1 Protect your Child Any moment your child may be infected at school, or in the street, by little playmates. Give her a Formamint tablet, morning and evening. That will protect her against Tonsilitis, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Influenza, Measles and Diphtheria. fORMAMINT r 7A< Germ-Killing Throat Tablet Are362 words
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Advertisement167 1927-12-29 3 ATTENTION. If you wish to SELL and secure HIGHEST MARKET VALUE OR TO BUY, VALUE or MORTGAGE GOOD PROPERTIES CONSULT US. A. DENNYS, Licensed Valuers and Auctioneers, 22a, Beach Street, Penan?. PROPRIETORS OF THE BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS. SIN SIN THE LEADING TAILORS. 152, CAMPBELL STREET, PENANG. 5 Reasons Why167 words
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Advertisement400 1927-12-29 3 V WkO n i /if J"I i— z Mothers say: “They never refuse this form of Cod Liver Oil.” Mothers actually dread the doctor prescribing Cod Liver Oil. They are fully aware that in the treatment of coughs, colds, bronchial troubles and loss of weight cod liver oil confers exceptional400 words
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Article1839 1927-12-29 4 Whistler Exhibition at the Tate Gallery. G. B. S. on Plumber-Artists. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 8. MR. George Bernard Shaw, speaking at the unveiling of the mural painting by Mr. Rex Whistler in the refreshment room of the Tate Gallery, said “I have really come1,839 words
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Advertisement234 1927-12-29 4 Wil IHH K' I II '1 Em ggO >■'' Ww= W r j b< x W w j «SWjjt -O H|| Xx -!x <o i 1H 1 S |L t w iiw|w 1 w t SHKI x wt ■|B: Eg. F :>%wßMes| r .sX’ ’*S. w fl Sp |T ij234 words
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Advertisement429 1927-12-29 4 GIRLS WHO GET HUSBANDS. Many mothers of pretty girls who have arrived at a marriageable age won i tow n .s that Other girls less |)re p ing find husbands with greater than their own daughters do The girl who remains by her mother’s side seeing her plainer but more429 words
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Article692 1927-12-29 5 LIST OF ENTRIES. RAIN IMPROVES CONDITION OF COURSE. THE rain which fell during the night made the going good for this morning’s training on the track and was a welcome charge from the hard going of last week. Billett and Norman, each of whom have692 words
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Advertisement74 1927-12-29 5 Town Hall, Penang. TO-NIGHT at 9-30 p. m. TO-NIGHT I. THE “QUAINTS” IN One Dam Thing After Another. Booking at ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J Bishop St, t/d&dePfe e 6 Penang. LAST 2 ftAYS OF 01IRANNUM SALE. J -Morning and Afternoon Gowns, French Silk Stockings and Paris Evening Frocks all74 words
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Advertisement353 1927-12-29 5 'i ..1l i.. j• i? jtKT wjnTjig jwinT nori" jh II It x n ik> V▼ Qomfort and Economy 5 If a. a! i h I j I Erskine Six is NEW from front to rear fortable A new idea in quality automobiles riding. t li new in beautiful cosmopolitan353 words
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Miscellaneous283 1927-12-29 5 TO-NIGHT and UNTIL SUNDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1928. Commencing at 9 p. m. Nightly. Adolphe Menjou With CHESTER CONKLIN in PARAMOUNT’S HILARIOUSLY FUNNY PICTURE, A Social Celebrity Corinne Griffith In an Entertaining First National Picture “Syncopating Sue” At 7-30 p.m. “THE MIDNIGHT LIMITED” With RICHARD HOLT and WANDA HAWLEY A THRILLING283 words
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Article207 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. Further Opposition. BENGAL LIBERALS OPPOSE BOYCOTT. Allahabad, December 28 Home rule was not necessary for the removal of their social and religious hardships, the President of the All-India Depressed Classes Conference. On the contrary he contended that home rule in India would mean the tightening •of—Reuter. - 207 words
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Article98 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. INTERNATIONAL POOLING OF GOLD. Washington, December 28. Addressing the American Economics .'Association, Professor L. D. Edie of -Chicago University suggested the international pooling of gnld reserv s as a cure for business depressions, which he argued were due to the under-production of new gold. Such a—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article86 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. ATTRIBUTED TO SACCO-VANZETTI SYMPATHISERS. Buenos Aires, December 28. The bomb explosions which occurred l here at the National City Bank’s premises and at Boston simultaneouly on December 24, are attributed to Sacco Vanzetti sympathisers. The nineteen injured .persons include four women, one of whom is—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article96 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. FOR USE ON ENGLANDAUSTRALIA AIRWAY. London, December 28. The largest passenger flying ships ever built in Great Britain, two fifteensea’er Short-Jupiter flying-boats, will be launched at Rochester early in the New T°ar. They ar e developed from the -fl iug-boat in which Sir Alan Cobham is—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article83 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. MONTHLY REPORT SHOWS A DECLINE. Washington, December 28. The Federa'Reserve Board’s monthly report says that the output of manufactures of minerals declined in November. The largest decline was in the production of motor-cars, largely owing to preparations to bring out new models. -v. a i t r6•—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article152 1927-12-29 6 A Suggested Cure. ■I. CENTRAL TRADING AGENCIES SUGGESTED. London, December 28. Lancashire must copy Japan,” contends Mr. J. L. Tattersail, President of the Cotton Yarn Association, in an interview with the Manchester Guardian on the depression in the American section of the cotton industry. Mr. Tattersall draws152 words
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Article64 1927-12-29 6 —Reuter. FRUITLESS SEARCH FOR THE DAWN.” Lake Hurst, New Jersey, Dec. 28. The airship Los Angeles has returned after a 31 hours’ most thorough but fruitless search for the aeroplane Dawn. Beirut, December 28. The aeroplane Georges Guynemer has landed at Rayak and is stopping there for a time.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article39 1927-12-29 6 ,—Reuter. Santiago, December 29. Eighty Araucano Indians, including many women and children, are reported to have been drowned while crossing the river Cautin on horseback. They missed the ford and were swept away by the current.,—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article66 1927-12-29 6 (Rugby Radio Servick.) London, December 28. Paris, 124; New York, 4.88/, Brussels, 34.88; Geneva, 25.25 Arne terdam, 12.06$ Milan, 92§ Berlin, 20.43 Stockholm, 18.07 Copenhagen, 18.20 Oslo. 18.34 Vienna, 34.52$ Prague, 164 f Helbingfors, 193 J Madrid, 29.25$ Lisbon, 2|| Athens, 365$ Bucharest. 790 Rio, 51« Buenoe, Aires,(Rugby Radio Servick.) - 66 words
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Article138 1927-12-29 6 FINE IMPOSED. Chee bin Ibrahim, a Malay police constable was this morning charged before Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police Court, with having extorted $2 from a Chinese motor-car driver at the junction of Prangin-road and Carnarvon street at 2.30 a.m. on December 14.138 words
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Article84 1927-12-29 6 On Monday, 2nd January General Poet Office closed at noon; Savings Bank and Money Order Branches closed; Government Telegraph Office open day and night; Post Office Daily List morning issue only; Sub-Offices 8 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Deliveries to Town 9 a.m.,84 words
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93 1927-12-29 6 Thurs lay to Saturday Dec. 29th—31st at Howard Estate Kedah services as arranged Thursday evening, Friday morning, Friday evening and Saturday morning. Jan. Ist 1928, The Circumcision (Sunday after Christmas), 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 10 a.m. Morning Pr yer and Address at Alor93 words
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Article333 1927-12-29 6 THE BLUE TRAIN. FIRST-CLASS PRODUCTION WELL RECEIVED. THERE are many old friends of R. P. Salisbury who will welcome the return of The Quaints to Penang. Salisbury, from the point of view of production, is a name to conjure with in the East, and when333 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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105 1927-12-29 6 To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.] Sir, —I am writing to express my deep appreciation of the generous way in which the whole of the Press has once again co-operated in my Remembrance Day Appeal on behalf of distressed exservice men and their105 words
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Article149 1927-12-29 6 BOOK THAT INSPIRED SIR HARRY LAUDER’S NEW SONG. At the conclusion of his speech on the occasion of his receiving the freedom of Edinburgh, Sir H><rry Lauder told his hearers the origin of bis new song, lie was with a friend in a bookseller’s shop in Blackpool when149 words
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260 1927-12-29 6 Five New “Caps.” SNOW STOPS MOTOR-CYCLE TRIALThe special London sporting correspondent of the Singapore Free Press cables as follows The following have been selected to represent England against the Waratahs at Twickenham —K. A.. Sellar (Navy) *W. J Taylor, (Harlequins), *C. D. Aarvold (Cambridge U.), *J.260 words
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Article249 1927-12-29 6 CELEBRATION OF SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY. At the Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Chinese Sporting Club held on Monday last the following wrre elected Office bearers for the ensuing year President, Mr. Tan Teik Seong, ViceFresident. Mr. Cheah Hock Kee, Hon. Secretary. Mr. Keong Choo Tat, Assist. Hon.249 words
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Article100 1927-12-29 6 MALAYA CUP MATCH AT IPOH. The Pinang Gazette has been informed that it has not been found possible to change the date of the Malaya Cup match between Penang and Perak which will therefore be played at Ipoh on Saturday January 14. As this date coincides with the100 words
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Article50 1927-12-29 6 EUROPEAN PLANTER REMANDED. I (From Oqr Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 29. A European planter, J. W. charged with breach of trust of £2,000, was arrested at Seremban on a warrant issued at the instance of Nathalie Zahn, a Russian woman. He was remanded on i bail.50 words
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Advertisement88 1927-12-29 6 TO MOTORISTS. Entries for the Pinang Gazette $2,000 Motor Reliability Trial will be closing in a few days time. Delay in entering may mean disappointment. To avoid being too late ENTER NOW! Do You Dread the Night? Coughs and colds always seem to grow worse at night-faJl and croup comes88 words
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Advertisement855 1927-12-29 6 New Advertisements. Darul Maamoor Football Club POSITIONS VACANT. NOTICE Wanted as salesman and to supervise nyuient Subscription Erection Oil Engines and Electrical Equipment fully qualified practical D Mpmbera above Club resident Mechanical Engineer. Apply giving *1? b reb y inf <*rmed that Pa certificates, qualifications, salary required, men a subscriptions855 words
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Advertisement1101 1927-12-29 7 1 FOR SAT,SFA CTORY service and best value deal with whiteaways I OUR LADIES SECTION I I OFFERS YOU THE FINEST SELECTION AND BIGGEST VALUE IN MALAYA. I I THB I I Kosiklad Th “Kooiite” Koolite I I DRESSING GOWN roomy, fastens at HAND BAG Wg HANDKERCHIEF ladies soft lisle1,101 words
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Article397 1927-12-29 8 We cannot have too much political freedom, and freedom of speech in particular is a safety valve. It is better to let the great unwashed ramp and roar in Hyde Park or on Peckham Rye. They can shout Down with the King and down with th?397 words
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Article288 1927-12-29 8 Sir Charles Wakefield, the well-known industrialist and former Lord Mayor of London, who has already done much to advance Britain’s position in motoring and aerial achievement, proposes to present to the driver of the fastest car in the world a trophy and substantial cash prize, which will be288 words
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Article296 1927-12-29 8 Major-General Frank Sutton, who was at one time General Chang Tso-lia’s right-hand man, arrived at Southampton at the beginning of December. Well over six feet in height and broad in proportion, General Sutton, in spite of the absence of his left arm, which he lost296 words
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Article1694 1927-12-29 8 GY] NIMALS are partial to alcoholic -AT stimulant as a rule. Horses in p rticular love beer—Dick Turpin’s gallant steed made the pace on it—but there is one virtuous horse which cannot stand even the smell of it. This animal belongs to the Beswick Cooperative Society and1,694 words
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Advertisement302 1927-12-29 8 A^OW^i4' l 'Wmm 'tw J>waag-. r°'W 0 fon nnn nnnn n n n ni^E^^^s^^^injnni] 31 The Good Old W ays i i II H R of careful selection and 3 a «1 3 G? g u wonderful handcraft still g£2 H survive in the production of p! H State Express302 words
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Advertisement86 1927-12-29 8 “E. O.” NEW YEAR'S EVE— Saturday, 31st December. Gala Night—Special Dinner and Fancy Dress Ball $5. 2 Prizes for Ladies. 2 Prizes for Gentlemen. Illuminations, Carnival Novelties. Dancing till 1-45 a. m. Ham and Egg Supper—7s cents per plate. Every Lady, during dinner, will be presented with a Doll specially86 words
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Miscellaneous25 1927-12-29 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 3.0 a.m. 9.52 a.rn. 3.56 p.m. 9.49 pm. To MORROW. 3.37 a.m. 10.32 a.m. 4.46 p.m. 10.42 p.m.25 words
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Obituary54 1927-12-29 8 FUNERAL NOTICE. The funeral of Mrs. Ong Huck Khye, nee Oh Leaug Chim, who passed away on the 23rd instant, at her residence, No. 6 Penang Street, has been fixed to take place on Sunday, Ist January, 1928, at 11 a.m. sharp, when her remains will be removed for interment54 words
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155 1927-12-29 9 Plight Of Italian Priests And Nuns. Imprisoned By Red Murderers. Revolting Stories Of Communist Atrocities. <►—— Inhuman Brutalities. Revolting stories of Communistic atrocities are contained in a report from Hong Kong which deals at length with the rescue, by a British gunboat, of a155 words
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382 1927-12-29 9 GUNBOAT’S DASH TO SWABUE. Hong Kong, December 28. A Chinese Christian convert from Swabue arrived on December 26 and reported to the Catholic Bishop, Bishop Valtorta, that three priests and seven nuns had ben tiken prisoner by Communists at Swabue and that one Chinese priest382 words
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735 1927-12-29 9 ,—Reuter. 250 MURDERS EACH DAY. After half an hour’s delay a reply was received that the authorities were ready to surrender the European captives but since Father Wong was a Chinese he must be dealt with by Chinese law. A second note was delivered,—Reuter. - 735 words
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198 1927-12-29 9 —Reuter. CUNARD LINE’S ACT ON. ANOTHER REDUCTION IN CARGO RATES. PROSPECT OF FURTHER CUTS. Following upon the action taken yesterday by the United States Shipping Board, the Cunard-Brocklebank line has also reduced the cargo rates between Calcutta and America. New York, December 29. The—Reuter. - 198 words
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Article460 1927-12-29 9 —Rugby Radio Service. Snowdrifts 15 Feet High. .L-«( s VILLAGES COMPLETELY ISOLATED. CHANNEL GALE. The blizzard which swept over England on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day left in its train damage and disorder to a considerable extent. Country disiricts are still under snow and—Rugby Radio Service. - 460 words
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Advertisement44 1927-12-29 9 PERFECT REFRIGERATION BY ELECTRICITY. Science has achieved it—a perfected system < which keeps even the most perishable food sweet and fresh for days. It is called— I KELVINATOR The oldest Domestic Electric Refrigeration. 1 Write for free instructive booklets. FRANKEL BROS., 16, Bishop Street, Penang.44 words
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Advertisement204 1927-12-29 9 DUBONNET THE FAMOUS FRENCH TONIC WINE. h jtfCfck Per Case Single 0F mmHhß |l2 Quart Bots. Bottles I $l9-00 net. Supplied. £f> 9 J te'-t.r... 1 lepkls J J Pts +> Prices Include J Obtainable from Duty. ea^ers or H SOLE AGENTS|| John Little Co., Ltd., Penang. g (Inco-porated in204 words
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Article1278 1927-12-29 10 New Year Prospects Discussed. A. W. S. writing from London to the Straits Times under date November 30, gays:— <t baa be- n a rather eventful week. For some time past the price baa fluctuated between 1/5 and 1/6, and last week it rose fractionally above the latter1,278 words
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Article333 1927-12-29 10 The New Rules. ATTITUDE OF THE P. A. M. Mr. E. N. T. Cummins writes to thp Malay Mail at length on the subject of the new assessment rules under Restric tion. He says “Your leader refers to the agreement by the members of the P. A.333 words
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Article1140 1927-12-29 10 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES. S J jj I I £i RUBBER [Dollar.] c S c c Allenby Rubber Co 3 13$ 3 20 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 230 2 50 ex Amalgamated Malay Estates 4 00 4 25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 80 4 00 >. 2 01,140 words
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Article401 1927-12-29 10 Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd., Manchester, reported as follows on December 7. There has been little change in the aggregate in cotton values during the past week although there is perhaps a growing feeling that cotton in Liverpool may come below tenpence in the near401 words
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Article109 1927-12-29 10 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Regers. Tins. Taipings 1.28| c. 1.31 c. Norths 1.11 1.13 Souths .6H .68| Rahmans 1.90 1.95 M. Siamese 10/- 10/6 Rantau Prefs. 1.85 1.88 Lahats 18/9 ex 19/6 ex Chenderiangs 18/6 19/6 Kuyohs 1.22| 1.25 Ulu Piahs .80109 words
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Article99 1927-12-29 10 The following are our latest quota tions for to-day Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Alor Gajahs S 2.40 2.60 B. Lintangs 1.47| 1.52| Brogas 1.60 1.70 Gonnemaras 2.30 2.50 Kempas 8 00 8 50 Mentakabs .59 .62 S. Tukangs 1.25 1.35 U. Benuts .76| .80 Tins. Ban grins 38/-99 words
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Article64 1927-12-29 10 u.™U^X n L“ e onr ,al «’«uBam OaL S .’> Hitams t ni Kinta Dredges 1.45 j A Kuyohs 1.25 Kuchais c- 2.20 225 Kinta Kell&s 27/6 Mambaus 1.40 Norths 1.10 Pntehs 1.45 Penawats .90 ‘95 Rahmans 1.92 f 95 Rantaus Pref 1.87| 19<> Siones 20/3" 21/.64 words
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Article189 1927-12-29 10 PENANG DECEMBER 29, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom E 2* 70 00 Gold leaf 72.00 Be |i ere Mace Pickings 125.00 Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom HOs 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50,00 nom. Copra Sundried $11.50 buyers Rattans H.i s Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00189 words
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Advertisement49 1927-12-29 10 Helps Those Hard Coughs. The danger of influenza is its tendency to develop into pleurisy and pneumonia. Stop your cold before it reaches this danger point and for the cough and painful, wheezy breathing, take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is for sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.49 words
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Advertisement136 1927-12-29 10 OAL A N D A glance at the specification of the Oakland will show that in addition to mechanical perfection, great attention has been given to details which add to the car’s comfort and convenience. The Oakland is essentially a luxury car. A rubber-mounted engine, a harmonic vibration eliminator, in136 words
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COMPANY MEETINGS.
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349 1927-12-29 11 Chairman’s Remarks On Financial Position. THE fourth annual general meeting of the Tepah Tin Dredging Com- i pany, Ltd., was held at the! Registered Office, 33 Beach-street, to-day. Mr. D. A. M. Brown presided, and others present were Mr. E. Reimann, Mr. A. Dennys, and349 words
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Article394 1927-12-29 11 FROSPECTS OF NEW ESTATE. The sixteenth annual ordinary general of the Clovelly Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on Nov. 30, at the Great "Eastern Hotel, Mr. H. W. Hewitt (chairman) presiding. The secretary (\fr. R. D. Saw) having read the notice convening the meeting and the report394 words
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1361 1927-12-29 11 Good Condition of Property. The seventeenth annual ordinary gene ral meeting of the Siginting (Negri Sembilan) Rubber Estate was held at the Great Eastern Hotel on Nov. 30, S.r Byron Peters, K.B.E. (the chairman), presiding. The secretary (Mr. R. D. Saen) having read the notice1,361 words
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Article321 1927-12-29 11 Messrs. Wm. Jacks and Co., reported as follows on December 7 Although Export Trade still remains quiet, there is a better feeling with regard to the Home Trade, and prospects of business after the turn of the year are certainly more hopeful. Copper.—The market emtinues firm, and321 words
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Article191 1927-12-29 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a.m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. g g E g Sharks. p* s 0 o CQ M M 0Q C. 0. I c. c. Rubber (Dollar). Alor Gajah 2.40 2.60 2.30 2.50 ex Kedah191 words
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Article82 1927-12-29 11 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Batang Padang .60 62$ Batu Caves 1.32$ 1.35 Haad Yai 29/6 30/ Johan .19 .20 Kent (F. M. 8.) Tin 2/- 3/- prem Kuala Lumpur T! u 31/6 35/ Larut82 words
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Article40 1927-12-29 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows: Spot 70|c Jan/March 72|c April/June 75c July/ Sept. 76ic Remarks:—Market Quiet. London Stock decreased 1,360 tons.40 words
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Article40 1927-12-29 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOO8F). R. Sheet 70 cts per pound per pl. $93/33 >To. 1 Crepe 69i cts per pound per pl. $92/66 dull easier. London 19| I N-*w York 41} cts. (gold) {By (Jourtesy of Messrs. Allen Denny»).40 words
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Article55 1927-12-29 11 The General Produce Agency L f d.. Beach Street, Penang, reports that tie following prices were realised at their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $93 to s93} F.A.Q. do 92 92? Low F.A.Q. off do 89 91 Plain Unsmosed Sheet 83 B'»i Lump Scrap <4B55 words
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Article65 1927-12-29 11 Tae Straits Trading (Jo., Lta., owes the following prices at December 28: London. Spot £266 down £0 15s 3 mos. buying „261 5s 15s 3 selling 261-lOs 1-2 6 Local. December 29: Singapore sold 225 tons at sl3o| Penang buyers no sellers at $l3Ol. Toe Eastern Smelting C...65 words
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Article240 1927-12-29 11 THE DECLINE IN TIN PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 29. At the Straits Trading Co.’s halfyearly meeting, Mr. Bagnall said that although the half-year had witnessed a gradually declining tin-price, the present level was still Lrofitable and this was reflected by the increasing output of240 words
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Article126 1927-12-29 11 ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our O vn Correspondent.) Singapore, December 29. At the Annual Meeting of Wearne Bros., Ltd., Mr. T. J. B. Wearne, referring to the working of the subsidiary companies, said that plans had been prepared for a new building at Ipoh and as soon as126 words
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Article121 1927-12-29 11 CHINESE LIQUOR SHOP RAIDED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 29. On Christmas day the police raided a Chinese, liquor shop in Orchard-road and arrested four Chinese and took possession of a considerable quantity of whit-ky and other spirits, which are alleged to be of inferior quality and121 words
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Article73 1927-12-29 11 CHINESE HOLD UP IN K. L. (From Onr Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 29. Yesterday morning a Chinese, assistant in a chandu shop was going to the bank in a rikisha with two big-iof each containing about $5,000, when two Chinese assaulted him and the puller. He with73 words
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Article59 1927-12-29 11 Mr. Harold Dove gratefully acknowledges receipt of ihe following amounts. C. C. W. L’ddelow Esq. 100 G. 8. Reis Esq. 10 Anonymous Sikh 10 J. H. Pedlow Eeq. 10 L. R. 5 Ong Joo Sun Esq. 5 Mrs. J. Rutherford 5 G. Grant Esq. 10 15559 words
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Article769 1927-12-29 11 IMPROVED MINING OUTLOOK". The twenty-first ordinary general meet* ing of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd.» was held on November 30 at Winchester: House, Old Broad-street, E.C., Mr. H* Frisby, chairman of the company, presiding. The Secretary (Mr. Arthur GiffardJ read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors’769 words
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Article67 1927-12-29 11 Unheard of for sixteen years, a woman, believed by her parents to have perished in the Titanic, has made a dramatic appearance at her mother’s house at Coalville, Leicestershire. She is married and her name is Robertson. Her mother, Mrs. Wilkinson, says her daughter is on a67 words
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Advertisement18 1927-12-29 11 SIN POH HOCK CO., 143, CARNARVON STREET. Lighter builder and repairer. Charges moderate. Yard at 83c, Jelutong Road.18 words
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Article1516 1927-12-29 12 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. Albert Barcok landed at Penang front the s.s. Rhe&enor. The Hon'ble Mr. R. P. Brash has been appointed a member of the Electrical Board. Mr. H. Armstrong has been appointed a member of the Planters’ Loans Board. Mr. and Mrs. V. Bain, of Bentong, are spending a1,516 words
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Article, Illustration2006 1927-12-29 12 'BY THE WANDCRER Vanity Street. London, December 1. This w'eek we must tackle the fancy dress for your small girl; although, if it comes to a question of age, she would look quite attractive in such a costume up to the age of fourteen. This is a floral2,006 words
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Article223 1927-12-29 12 MASTER ATTENDANT IN MOTOR ACCIDENT. A motoriHg collision which might have had much more serious consequences those which actually attended it occurrS in Chancery Lane, Singapore ahnni Ip.m. on Christmas Day. b Ut Capt. Freyberg, R. N.,‘the Master At tendani, and Mrs. Freyberg were return223 words
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Advertisement163 1927-12-29 12 •r ‘lht *£llenburgs Foods H Made from the purest milk 1 of cows pastured in the home counties, the ‘Allenburys E Foods are as easily digested E as mother’s milk. They are H germ free and are simply p and quickly made by the adH dition of boiling water only.163 words
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Article85 1927-12-29 13 To-day’s Departures. Akita Maru for Rangoon and Calcutta. Tapah for P. Langkawi and Kantsng Trang. Kinta for Port Sxettenham and Singapore. Ampang for Pangkor, Bindings and Sitiawar. Nanifang for Singapore, China and Japan. Tilawa for Calcutta. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Stations at: Penang.—There85 words
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Article501 1927-12-29 13 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Valacca Johore and Singapore. Registration arid Parce’ Post, 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) at 6 pm Parit501 words
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Advertisement486 1927-12-29 13 W hHM >4 nMI In WjgßjjMh- fl Bh J Cheerful Light—Every Night! TJOW much more cheerful and com- light than 20 old-style oil lamps—that*» X 1 fortable home is when there s plenty Yfhy I* is known in nearly three million of good light! Just put a Coleman Quick- as486 words
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Advertisement34 1927-12-29 13 Stops Croup. It stops croup. That’s why mothers keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It contains no narcotics and is fcest for the children. For sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.34 words
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Advertisement78 1927-12-29 13 Keep illness at arm’s length J/J lA. Bovril gives the body I strength to keep illness Jr at arm's length. BOVEML t “ANCHOR” BRAND I FRESH I I BUTTER i X New Zealand’s Best. Singapore Cold Storage j Company, Limited, t t PENANG. hwm v\ 1928 Triumph Motor Cycles. Reduced78 words
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Article771 1927-12-29 14 The Woman Who l aughed. J The Woman Who Laughed, was assisted into the witness-box, where she nervously fingered a shade over her eyes. A fair, plump little married woman, Winifred Smith, had a dramatic adventure to relate at the North London Police Court, writes771 words
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Advertisement221 1927-12-29 14 rpANYANj PiCKLE I) There are just two sorts of people in the world thh majority who arc never without k in the HOUSE j 2 and THE SMALL MINORITY who haven’t tried it yet X Made by Maconochie Bros. Ltd. Sold /"“X Rheumatic painCongestion, inflamed tissues—then persistent pain. Apply Sloan’s221 words
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Advertisement385 1927-12-29 14 WIII ffi KNIGHT eJxfter 43,000 miles “SMOOTH AS EVER” *After driving my Willys-Knight Belflex shackles for chassis silence—--43,000 miles, the motor ran as smoothly Positive, mechanical 4-wheel brakes Sts when I bought it.” This from one —Skinner oil rectifier prevents ol thousands of enthusiastic owners. crankcase dilution—7-bearing shaft—Narrow front posts385 words
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Article583 1927-12-29 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, December 29, 1927 Mutton— cts Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Snet 40583 words
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Advertisement971 1927-12-29 15 BANKS. i -y NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL Illi MAATSCHAPPIJ. E“ AIM C" C" I ET NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. LbBI IMV* H I F* (Established 1824.) Iftl BMI Paid Cp Capital Fl. 80,000,000 (abt. £8,667,000) *■“■■■■■■■«««■■■MBaHM fi.ltutory Reserve Fl. 40,000,000 (abt. £3,333,500) al__ J i head office in Amsterdam.’ Uis the best remedy971 words
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Advertisement178 1927-12-29 15 »l'*i* •i*»i*^*^^ *l*'s**i**i**2'‘i'*i**s**i**I o s**i* t Announcing THE NEW No. 1,000 LINE R°NE? J “FINISHED ENDS” CABINET. Each Drawer fitted X ball bearing sus- T a pension slides. T f I Central Auto Lock. J 1 1 jl Bronze -Drawer Pulls and Label Holders. 4 S* one ename^ to a178 words
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Advertisement1312 1927-12-29 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. -Jh IMW Y.BH INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DEMODOCUS Dec. 31 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. PATROCLUS Jan. 5 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow. DEUCALION Jan. 13 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. AND ORESTES Jan. 19 Marseilles. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. HE' ENUS1,312 words
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Advertisement652 1927-12-29 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINEN (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. under Sailings of steamers of the v contract with His Mejosty’s Govern- India S. N. Co Ltd ment, London and Far East Mall Service. (Incorporated i* E ag Outwards652 words
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