Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 December 1927
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1927-12-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 299. VOL. LXXXV. SATURDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement329 1927-12-31 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR MODERN IRT PHOTOGRAPHS No. 7, North am Road. Telephone No. 579. FAIRBANKS-MORSE DIESEL ENGINE. 1928 Th® most ECONOMICAL >k ant PLIABLE engine for JfSFfjfy All Punoses. f Over 20.000 horsepower fl New, Beauty, Smartness, Luxury, s °ld n Selangor and Perak 1 Colour, Speed and Power. p!329 words
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Advertisement11 1927-12-31 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPH !C ART STUDIO ’Phone 772. j 68. BISHOP STREET.11 words
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Article288 1927-12-31 2 SECRETS OF BRITISH MODEL. REVEALED IN LONDON. 64,000 Ordered. The new “mystery” Ford car was on show for thp first time on Dec 2, at Holland Park Hall, W., and by 4 p.m. 64,(XX) had been ordered. Outstanding features of the new model are:288 words
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Article344 1927-12-31 2 APPARITIONS NOW RARE IN HAUNTED HOUSES. Tappings Only. Ghosts of to-day have become silent and retiring. Gone are the days when the ancestral spectre leaned over the musicians’ gallery of the baronial hall with his head tucked under his arm. The wailing of terrible apparitions344 words
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Advertisement1524 1927-12-31 2 X’MAS CAKES auction. ■«met* PLAIN A FANCY z k Auction Sale of Town Lots. Estate of N. Hussainsah, Pnces $l/- to $2-40/- a lb. gurun. deceased. ORPERS BOOKEP NOW. Fonrleen Shop lots for 2nd Clius Shop %rv D Houses bearing allotment Noe: 1,2, 3,4, All persons having any claims against1,524 words
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Advertisement246 1927-12-31 2 j Cow and Gate FOOD Another Shipment Just Arrived. i. I s; Cow and Gate is tho most easily digested uf all foods 'in A Butterivorth Mother Says:— b “Cow Gate Food is just wonderful. My baby was almost a skeleton and then we put him on Cow Gate and246 words
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Article511 1927-12-31 3 THE WORK OF GERALD AUNGIER. Populating the City. The following are extracts from the paper of Mr. H. W. Rawlinson on the life and work of Gerald Aungier, read before the Historical Records Commission at Rangoon:— The early history of the British in Western India has received511 words
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Article287 1927-12-31 3 A ZEPPELIN WITHOUT PETROL. One of the most astonishing things I have seen in Europe was at F»i*dricbshaven, where a giant new Z -ppelin is nearing completion, stated M.jor Lester D. Gardner, Aviation Expert of ih> United States Department of Commerox who has just arrived from Paris.287 words
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Article301 1927-12-31 3 AN UNHAPPY MUOHAL PRINCE. Terms of Treaty with Portuguese. The following are extracts from the paper read by Panduranga Pissurlencar, member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, on Prince Akbar and the Portuguese, before the Historical Records Commission at Rangoon. “On the basis of the301 words
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Article306 1927-12-31 3 AN OLD CRIME RECALLED. Days of adventure in a London very different from rhe ondon of to-dav will be recalled when Prebendary Wilson Carlile celebrates his 81*t birthday on J innary 14. For this occasion Miss M. Creach Henry has written a Church Army Pageant based on306 words
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Advertisement233 1927-12-31 3 ziiiß®\ SfSI I I Ĕ The Major" Unequalled. Made of the finest American leaf, evenly filled in pure ribbed and j watermarked paper, and packed in g air-tight tins to ensure perfect g g condition. g Arm« CSubl 'J I CIGARETTES S 1 SO’s in airtight tins 1 Z jSr233 words
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Advertisement64 1927-12-31 3 Stops Croup. It stops croup. That’s why mothers keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It contains no narcotics and is best for the children. For sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents. Bpriws PILLS, >L STEEL 1 :rtain for all Female K s. Every lady should it in64 words
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Advertisement207 1927-12-31 3 CHILD KEN’S /Crl «U vJ fl I Polson s custard were f/ W? made for one another. Its C> delicate, exclusive flavour Ut 1 TO mellows the acidity of fruit and makes a delicious (ft KD sweet. W As pure and wholesome as Brown Polson's Cornflour Broun Pol son’s g207 words
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Article1555 1927-12-31 4 Eric N. Davies - Record For Turning Knowledge To Good Account. No Sensational Discoveries. By Eric N. Davies. LOOKING in retrospect over the year just concluded as noted in scientific records, confining one’s self more particularly to the sub-division of chemistry, the salient fact that seems to emerge is the1,555 words
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Advertisement245 1927-12-31 4 -,wWilllll- y I Ife E' I* SKlfe l s I I < Vhe I o|l|WiF 1 ,-r I Great w'l.' '.7'. 5 s x Courtier, Discoverer, Statesman, Poet vand Philosopher, Sir Walter Raleigh —stands out in an age peculiarly rich in l l^:' great men. Smokers owe him a special245 words
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Advertisement215 1927-12-31 5 I z <fßSß!<iW I. 'SS! I I I jJ*> TOILET GOODS I' I Few pharmacies carry solcomplete a line of toilet I requisites as can be found at our store. We have ul the leading foreign and domestic colognes, perfumes, scented lotions, soaps, face and toilet powders, solid 1 compacts,215 words
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Advertisement324 1927-12-31 5 > r>> ry rr v > r 4 < t “A Pirn Foresf’i <d Boff/e" IH Wjjk H gigggg ISajpgflgM a 4ll IHr [The Remedy Yon j|K THE seed of many a deadly chest and lung troublelikebronchitis,pleuri: y and pneumonia 1 Urß is sown at this season. T>. avert' dangerous324 words
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Miscellaneous527 1927-12-31 5 “P. G.” CROSS-WORDS PUZZLE COMPETITION. PUZZLE Np. 151. First Prize $5O. Second Prize $2O. Third Prize $lO and Four Consolation Prizes of $5 Each. We publish below our puzzle No. 151, entries for which close at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 7. (The problem given below affords another clever variation527 words
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Miscellaneous74 1927-12-31 5 MM B 0 «yHr 4 MB R ®JB bekiksbh b h a KT/F 4 vS iim TO-NIGHT and UNTIL SUNDAY, Ist JANUARY, 192§, Commencing at 9 p. m. Nightly? Adolphe Menjou With CHESTER CONKMN in PARAMOUNT’S HILARIOUSLY FbNNY' PICTURE, u A Social Celebrity T** Ooritkfke Griffith In an Entertaining First74 words
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Article726 1927-12-31 6 TO-DAY’S MATCHES. Northampton and Millwall Clash. TOO much reliance cannot be placed on holiday form and I expect Everton to return to ■winning vein to-day when they meet Sheffield Wednesday. Huddersfield Town who have made a dramatic rise to the second position will have to726 words
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Article975 1927-12-31 6 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. THIS MORNING’S TRAINING ON THE TRACK. THE going was a bit on the hard side at the course this morning when, with the arrival of Redfearn’s string, over a hundred horses are actually at the course. Brava (Glennon) was one of the first975 words
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Article80 1927-12-31 6 SMART WORK BY PREVENTIVE OFFICERS. The Pinang Gazette is officially informed that a seizure of non government cbandu to the value of 18,000 was made yesterday on the s. s. Tilawa as the result of a search by Supervisor Loynes, Government Monopolies Department, and a80 words
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Article57 1927-12-31 6 Reuter. DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. London, December 30. The newspapers express the opinion that the Rt. Hon. Philip Snowden’s resignation from the I. L. P. was hastened by differences of opinion with regard to the Labour propopal for a surtax, which Mr. Snowden contended should go towards debt, Reuter. - 57 words
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Article157 1927-12-31 6 M. BRIAND’S POINTED REFERENCE TO MANOEUVRES BY 700,000 MEN. M. Rriand in the Chamber on December 1 referred to the Russian propopals and said:— ‘‘Russia wants to give'up all military forces. Well and good. But who is going to as ure that the promises to give up157 words
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Article67 1927-12-31 6 (Rugby Radio Skrvick.) London, December 29. Paris, 124; New York. 4.88 A; Brussels, 34.90 Geneva, 25 27 Amsterdam, 12.07|; Milan, Berlin, 20.45 Stockholm, 18.08 Copenhagen, 18.20; Oslo. 18.33} j Vienna. 34.55} Prague, 164|; Helsingfors, 193 J Madrid, 28.824 Lisbon, 2f} Athens, 365} Bucharest. 790 Rio, 5,1; Buenos, Aires,(Rugby Radio Skrvick.) - 67 words
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Article35 1927-12-31 6 XMAS AND NEW YEAR COMPETITIONS. The Xmas Eclectic Competition was won by J. S. Miller with a set score of 31. A one club competition will be held on Monday, January 2.35 words
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Article700 1927-12-31 6 Mr. Arshak Sarkies sends by mail New Year greetings to all his friends and clients in the Straits and the F. M. S. Although he is so far away he will be thinking of them as the bells are ringing the old year out and the new700 words
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Advertisement24 1927-12-31 6 For the convenience of those attending the dance at the E. O. Hotel to-night, a late launch will leave for Butterworth at 1.30 a.m.24 words
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Advertisement56 1927-12-31 6 Do You Dread the Night! Coughs and colds always seem to grow worse at night-fall and croup comes without warning at midnight. Avoid ar. uneasy, feverish, sleepless night by keeping in the home a bottle of Chamberlain*!! Cough Remedy. It is soothing, healing and contains no narcotics. For sale everywheie.56 words
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Advertisement615 1927-12-31 6 New Advertisements. about CARS POSITIONS VACANT. s ========3================== s ========> S urchased ,rOm them th < ve an y S s p^ d ced »>elowwill C etterre Wanted for an estate in Lower Purmab s of theiM> e J S i C nS ut in, portant S an experienced book-keeper.615 words
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Article286 1927-12-31 7 HOW TO PROTECT THE SHAREHOLDERS. A Clever Invention. In view of the recent extensive share script frauds a demonstration of a foolproof type of share script or certificate, given by Messrs. Fraser and Neave in thpir offices on Thursday afternoon, proved of considerable interest. It was witnessed by286 words
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Article94 1927-12-31 7 HOW SOVIET HOPES ITS “PEACE” EFFORTS WILL END. Stalin has presented his report to the fifteenth Congress of the Communist Party, describing the work of the party. On the “growth of the international revolutionary movement” he referred to the development of the Chinese resolution and spoke of the94 words
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Article117 1927-12-31 7 THREE DIRECTORS TO CO-OPERATE WITH LORD INCHCAPE. Appointment of three directors to cooperate with Lord Inchcape as managing directors of the P. and O. and British India Companies, is announced. Lord Inchcape has been chairman and managing director of the companies since their amalgamation in' 1914.117 words
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Article75 1927-12-31 7 SHAREHOLDERS PASS SCHEME FOR BUILDING SOCIETIES AMALGAMATION. The resolution for the amalgamation of the Halifax Equitable Building Society w ith the Halifax Permanent Building Society, which was passed at special general meetings of. the members of each society on October 31, has received the concurrence of shareholders. The75 words
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Article32 1927-12-31 7 The Red Rose, on which Mrs. Keith Miller and Captain Lancaster are flying to Australia, is expected to arrive in Singapore from Burma, via Penang and Taiping on Sunday.32 words
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Article, Illustration1629 1927-12-31 7 (From) Our Special Correspondent.) London, December 8. The fact that Mr. Ramsay Macdonald was unanimously re-elected Chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party—in which capacity he will act for a year—during the course of this week may have the effect of countering some of the grave rumours as1,629 words
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Article148 1927-12-31 7 CROSSE AND BLACKWELL’S SCHEME. Escaping Tariff Payments. NEGOTIATIONS are proceeding between th.e directors of Crosse and Blackwell, the jam and preserve manufacturers, and powerful American financial and trading interests for the development of the company’s business in America. Under the arrangement the American group will purchase148 words
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Article242 1927-12-31 7 COMEDIE FRANCAISE CASE. A “Societaire.” Mme. Duflos (the actress who last year left the Comedip Francaise) and M. Lehmann (manager of the Porte St. Martin Theatre where shp subsequently appeared in a rpvue) have been jointly sentenced by the Paris Civil Court to pay 150,000 francs to242 words
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Article120 1927-12-31 7 COLONEL SHE.RWOOtD-KELLY FOR NEW POST IN BOLIVIA. Colonel John Sherwood-Kelly, V. C., just been appointed managing director in Bolivia of the territory under the control of of Bolivia Concessions, Ltd., left London on Dec, 2, to take up his npw duties. In his charge was a120 words
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Advertisement75 1927-12-31 7 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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Miscellaneous579 1927-12-31 7 Our New Year Cross-Words Puzzle. Another Chance for our readers. Enter Now. Attractive and Seasonable Prizes. Aa none of our readers was successful in solving our Xmas Cross words puzzle competition we have decided to offer them another opportunity of winning one of the valuable and seasonable prizes enumerated below.579 words
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Article309 1927-12-31 8 The cry is still, They come and although this daily correction of the gross misstatements, published day by day in the F.M.S. newspapers in regard to the Pinang Gazette's Motor Reliability Trial, is becoming a little monotoner.3, we can assure those responsible who publish them that309 words
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Article1779 1927-12-31 8 Queen Mary has a lengthier present list this Christmas than she baa hai for many years. The roll of recipients of personal and family gifts remains much the same, but Her Majesty has extended the number of her hospital and charitable donations. She wi l, indeed, be1,779 words
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Article146 1927-12-31 8 the LATEST TYPE OF “MOTH” SELECTED. London, December 30. An order for 20 of the latest two-seater Moth type of aeroplane fitted with 30 horse power Cirrus mark II air engines, has been given to the De Havilland company by the Air Ministry and will be used by146 words
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Article117 1927-12-31 8 —Reuter. Calcutta, December 30. The German Consul here has received a message stating that the report last August of the murder of the German scientist, Herr Filchmer, on the SinoTibetan border, is unfounded and it is now ascertained that he and his companions are safe and are.—Reuter. - 117 words
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Article123 1927-12-31 8 IN days of old when knights were bi They tilted for In burnished mail be They battled for the Crown. But nowadays in other ways The knightly spurs are wo The mail is black, or at the c Of Whips the trick is don A ring in123 words
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Advertisement237 1927-12-31 8 UfF ONE BEST (MT CIGARETTE %W> f|a TTjoid their inception State WO (Hj» 1 Expresssss have been recog- WB jW nised the premier high-class s!□ jji Cigarette in every country of ,¥||h >351 the world. 311 555 have always been made by 0 4W hand one at a time from237 words
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Advertisement122 1927-12-31 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 145 a. m. Ham and Egg Supper—7s cents a plate. Every Lady, during dinner, will be presented with a Doll specially selected122 words
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Miscellaneous23 1927-12-31 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 4.26 a.m. 11.26 a.m. 6.3 p.m. 11.56 p.m. To-morrow. 5.38 a.m. 12.33 a.m. 7.38 p.m. Midnight.23 words
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Obituary68 1927-12-31 8 DEATH, Mrs. Khoo Jin Jun— nĕe Lee 8 wee Geok —wife of Mr. Khoo Jin Jun and mother of Mr. Khoo Soon Chee, Dr. Lee Tiang Keng, Mrs. Lim Kai Chang of Rangoon, Mrs. Lim Gaan Cheng and the late Mrs. Lim Peng Cheow. at 23 Farquhar Street, on Friday68 words
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Article476 1927-12-31 9 Russian Consul Interviewed. STAFF BUTCHERED BY ANTI-REDS. STATE DOCUMENTS STOLEN. The Russian Consul, M. Pokhvalinsky, in an interview with Reuter, describes his experiences at Canton tvhen the anti-Reds regained possession. He said he lost all his staff who were killed by the Chinese. They were476 words
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Article59 1927-12-31 9 —Reuter. FROM CANADA TO NEW YORK. New York, December 30. Stimulated by the discount on the Canadian more gold is returning to America from Canada, the Bank of Montreal in New York receiving another shipment of $2 000,000, making $4,000,000 consigned to it, and a total of $5,500,000—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article68 1927-12-31 9 —Reuter. SAID TO BE EARTHQUAKE PROOF. Tokyo, December 30. Patterned on the New York system, claimed to be earthquake-proof, the first underground railway in the Far East was opened to the public this morning. At present it extends to a mile and half, connecting the important rail terminus—Reuter. - 68 words
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592 1927-12-31 9 —Reuter. CHANNEL GALE ABATING. FLOOD RECEDES FROM THAMES VALLEY. TELEPHONE SERVICES RESTORED. While sunshine and freezing cold continue their daily visit to Great Britain the severe gale in the Channel is abating. The steamer. Maid of Orleans, conveyed many travellers to Folke* •tone and brought—Reuter. - 592 words
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Article159 1927-12-31 9 —Reuter. Cairo-Baghdad Service. AREA POPULATED BY WILD ARAB TRIBE. FUTILE SEARCHING. Considerable anxiety is felt for the safety of a number of passengers on board the Cairo-Baghdad air liner which was forced to descend in the desert. l( The liner is believed to have landed—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article117 1927-12-31 9 Empire Tour Committee.— Rugby Radio Service. THE PRINCE OF WALES’S MESSAGE. London, December 30. To the forty-three public school boys who left London to-day on a three months’ trip to South Africa, the Prince of Wales sent a special message. He said, Your tour will beEmpire Tour Committee.—Rugby Radio Service. - 117 words
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Article106 1927-12-31 9 .—Reuter. CAPTAIN’S ESCAPE DOWN ROPE. Hoboken, (New Jersey), December 30. A fire swept two blocks of buildings on the Hudson waterfront. The Clyde liner Seneca, two piers and several barges were destroyed. The damage is estimated at £300.000. All the resources of the fire depart*.—Reuter. - 106 words
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206 1927-12-31 9 with raw materials in general.— Rugby Radio Service. BRIGHTEST SINCE 1913. VOLUME OF EXPORTS INCREASES. TEXTILE TRADE HEALTHIER. A more encouraging note is struck in official quarters regarding the trade outlook for Great Britain than has been the case for some time past. London, December 30.with raw materials in general.—Rugby Radio Service. - 206 words
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Article114 1927-12-31 9 Vale. COMMENTS ON THE REDUCTION. Paris, December 30. The papers remark that the rate of the Bank of France has now been reduced to the level which was no more in force since the war and is lower than those of all the great countries except theVale. - 114 words
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Article88 1927-12-31 9 —Reuter. PART INTEREST HELD BY AMERICA. New York, December 30. The United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc., has announced that it has arranged to acquire an approximately 25 per cent, interest in the new Standard Film Co., Ltd., a British concern. It appears that the transaction was carried,—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article90 1927-12-31 9 .—Rugby Radio Service. SUGGESTED COURSE IN ENGLAND. London, December 30. The course between Liverpool and Southport which has been suggested for use in the next Schneider Trophy Race, was inspected yesterday by Captain Wilson of the Royal Aero Club and Lieutenant Kinkhead, one of the competitors in.—Rugby Radio Service. - 90 words
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Article96 1927-12-31 9 as minimum prices.— Rugby Radio Service. SCHEME OF REGULATION. London, December 30. Much interest is being displayed in the scheme which will be considered next week at Cardiff by the Colliery owners for the regulation of coal selling prices. The scheme provides that a contribution of threepenceas minimum prices.—Rugby Radio Service. - 96 words
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Advertisement27 1927-12-31 9 There will be no issue of the Sunday Gazette to-morrow, January 1. The Pinang Gazette will not be published on Monday, January 2, being a Public Holiday.27 words
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Advertisement51 1927-12-31 9 I It cleans as it Polishes Is acid free. Seals the pores of leather. Keeps it soft and pliable. It docs not. soil hoisery. Will not collect dust. The smallest possible quantity gives the best possible result. The one colour Polish for all colour shoes. WHAT IS IT SOLITAIRE Obtainable51 words
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Advertisement155 1927-12-31 9 DUBONNET THE FAMOUS FRENCH TONIC WINE. h Per Case Single H |l2 Quart Bots. Bottles $l9-00 net. OKh Supplied. g i <•» la TT y a a c |«plus —eitw pt> <0 Prices Include Obtainable from Duty. all dealers or from H SOLE AGENTS:- H H John Little A Co.,155 words
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Article1094 1927-12-31 10 Pajam Limited in Good Position. INVESTMENT IN PASAK. Mr. J. M. Sime presided over the annual general meeting of Pajam, Limited, held in the Hong Kong Bank bpilding, Singapore, others present being Messrs. W. E. Rayner, S. H. Mods', t)r. E. G. Weir and Mr. R. F. Lamb.1,094 words
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Article206 1927-12-31 10 PENANG 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom.. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace tickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 86s 00.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.50 buyers 28/12/27 Rattans 1t.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.50 Greet) Snail Shells 13.00206 words
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Article149 1927-12-31 10 i tie The annual meeting of Pasak Rubber.Eshjte,, Ltd wag Horg Kong (fank Building, Singapore, Mr. J. M. Sime presiding. Addressing the meeting, the Chairman Slid: ThU report deals ,with the first year’s operations of this Development Company apd as eyery. detail, is given, in the Directors’ Report149 words
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Article196 1927-12-31 10 To-tfay’s Departures. Ghirbi for P. Langkawi and Alor Star. Qity of Calĕutta 'for Port Swettenham, Singapore, M ibila antf Hongkong. Rajula for Negapatam, Nagore, Karikal, Porto Novo, Cuddalore, Pondicherry and Madras. Pungah for Asahan and Batu Bahra. Oostkerk for Singapore, Manila, China and Jajoan. Cremer for Singapore, Hongkong,196 words
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Article306 1927-12-31 10 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Tins. Taipings 1.29 c. 1.31 c. Norths 1.10 1.13 Souths .6B| Rahmans 1.89 1.93 M. Siamese 10/3 10/9 Rantau Prefs. 1.90 1.93 Lahats 18/9 ex 19/6 ex Chenderiangs 18/6 19/6 Kuyohs 1.25 1.27 Ulu Piahs .71 .73306 words
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Advertisement335 1927-12-31 10 1 IB ft nil \Ty" RSRIS': Garters No Metal Can Touch You 4 Made ©S €&e Highest Quality Materials, Assure 8 Com Sort and Ease t MANUFACTURERS s 1 A STEIN COMPANY < Chicago. U.S.A. New York. Moller Phippa (Malaya) Ltd. j Union Bldg., Collyer Quay Representatives in Singapore, S.335 words
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Advertisement61 1927-12-31 10 An Antiseptic Liniment. There is no danger whatever from lockjaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in ono-third the time required by61 words
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Advertisement480 1927-12-31 10 If you suffer ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc. v bo Cured, The most eminent British Aithma Specialist siys I j lave seen oiie who, if there we’re no serious complication, no matter hc> long the duration of the Asthma, could nbt be cured. Thousanfla of sufferers—many of' them had480 words
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Article503 1927-12-31 11 A ROYAL BAN ON PROPHECY. THE first almanac to be printed in Europe appeared in the year 1475 at Buda, in Hungary, and its selling price was ten golden crowns. The first English almanac followed this in 1497 and was called The Sheapheard’s Kalen<]ar. In this production each month503 words
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Article151 1927-12-31 11 USEFUL SIGNAL TO MOTORISTS IN THE DARK. ‘T think the girls of the present day are admirable,” Dame Millicent Fawcett told Co-optimist Club members at London on December 2. “I like their legs and their short petticoats. There is nothing wrong with their legs; they are perfectly151 words
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Article107 1927-12-31 11 ADOLPHE MENJOU. Adolphe Menjou is usually cast for the social gentleman in the majority of his films, and to see him as a Barber is certainly unusual. He assumes this rol.e in "A Social Celebrity” and dapper does not half describe him. It’s of the finest pictures he107 words
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Article30 1927-12-31 11 .—Exchange. In its annual report, the United States Shipping Board states that since its inception, its operations have been conducted at a loss of £3,185,282. —Exchange..—Exchange. - 30 words
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Article456 1927-12-31 11 Singapore, December 28. At the close of 1927 we look back with few regrets at the year passing and hope for improving business and greater demand for our staple commodities in the coming year. Mpst rubber shares are back to price levels ruling at this456 words
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Article141 1927-12-31 11 FILM COMPANIES NOT ALLOWED TO PAY HIM. What happens when the Navy, Army, or Air Force aid in the production of a film was described in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister. It was, he said, the policy of the three forces to give141 words
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Article673 1927-12-31 11 Messrs. KliNNl DY and Co., Penang, reported on Friday as follows The Share Market opened again on the 28th inst. after the X’mas holidays and business has consequently been on a somewhat smaller scale and it is unlikely that there will be any real change in values673 words
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Article42 1927-12-31 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows: Spot 70c Jan/March 71}c April/June 74c July/ Sept 75}c Remarks: —Market Quiet. London Stocks likely to be unchanged.42 words
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Article493 1927-12-31 11 Singapore, Dec. 28. On a completely dead market and with the Christmas Holidays occuping most of the ueek there is little to record in the way of business either in tin or rubber shares. Tin has remained practically unchanged throughout the pericd and there has been little493 words
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Article112 1927-12-31 11 Sfrat'/s Trading Oo. t Ltd., gives the following prices, on December 30: T.OW DO» Spot £265-5s Up 5/3 mos. buying 2615 s 2/6 3.. selling 261-10 s 5/The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd— London December 30, spot £265.5s three months* buying £261.5 s and three months* selling £*****5. Messrs.112 words
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Article125 1927-12-31 11 PENANG. DECEMBER 31, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/8 3 Credit 2/4 11/16 3 Documentary 2/4 3/4 Calcutta Demand Bank 154 3 days* sight Private 156 I d Bombay Demand Bank 154 I g Madras Demand Bauk 154125 words
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Article197 1927-12-31 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a.m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. C E m Shares. 5 a) m A uq $O. c. sc. c. Mining. Batang P. .60 .62} 61 .63 Hitam m. 1.01 1.05 1.02} 1.05 Hong Fatt197 words
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Article45 1927-12-31 11 The output of Takaapa Valley Tin Dredging N. L. for the month of December was hours worked 616, piculs 690, cubic yards treated 150,000. The output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the month of December was hours 657, piculs 390, yards 70,000.45 words
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Article446 1927-12-31 11 St. GEORGE THE MARTYR. (Church Of England.) New Year’s Eve. 11.30 Watchnight Service. Tamil, Feast of the Circumcision, 12-15 Holy Communion Tamil, 7.45 Litany, 8 am. Matins, Hymn 175, 8-30 Holy Communion, Hymn 178, Part 2, 9.30 Holy Communion Tamil, 10.30 Matins Chinese. 6 pm. Evensong, Hymn 165,446 words
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Article1136 1927-12-31 11 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. R NAMES. g g gg 1 g g £1 RUBBER [Dollar.] c c 8 e Allenby Rubber Co 3 124 3 20 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2 30 2 50 ex Amalgamated Malay Estates 4 00 4 25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 80 4 001,136 words
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Advertisement86 1927-12-31 11 IT beginning the day with a SMILE is largely a matter of habit—the habit of keeping the system clean and in regular working order. If your liver is sluggish or you are troubled with intestinal inactivity Pinkettes are your need. As gently as nature these dainty little regulators dispel constipation,86 words
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Article, Illustration121 1927-12-31 12 Over the Virgin Siow. —A typical scene on the Hahenmoos Pass, in the heart of splendid ski ing country, near Adelboden. Hlk Brin*. Hunke, be.,.her »1 I And Hunke,, and his bride. Miss Aileen Guinness, le.Gnd i Z. Margaret s, Westminster, after their wedding. The Prince of121 words
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Advertisement35 1927-12-31 12 You Pay Less at FRANKELS. f British Therefore Best Distinctive Wedding Gifts in Silver. \WNCHEJjS\ |FUASifUGHT| Sole Distributors: TIANG LEE Co. I The Georgetown dispensary Ltd, 11 he Leading Chemists, Penang and ipch. "•■■■■■■■■■•■■■pm '-3U-T35 words
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Article884 1927-12-31 13 A NEW ELECTRICAL STEEL' PROCESS. Wireless Waves. Steel making by wireless is the arresting description of a process which was demonstrated this week at the Sheffield works of Edgar Allen and Co.. Limited. It is also a correct description, for the melting is -done by means of884 words
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Article, Illustration1810 1927-12-31 14 BY THE WANDERER VANITY STREET. London, December 8. ONE more little fancy dress suggestion for you —this time from Madeleine —and that will be all this season. There is, we are aware, nothing devastatingly original about Littie Red Riding Hood, but if Red Riding Hood evolved from red1,810 words
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Advertisement50 1927-12-31 14 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 dough and painful, wheezy breathing, take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. It is for sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.50 words
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Advertisement146 1927-12-31 14 MOST MILES PER Tircstone TYRES. H H m m BALLOONS. Sole Agents: Penang, Perak and Alor Star. FSandilands.Buttery' 0,1 PENANG. Prices at Singapore: k ~7 Touring Car a* s| < 11. si 39s Sedan zl T —J* $1,825 II I—’ 1 —''ll Truck Chassis Owner-tested and Proven $1,295 ln the146 words
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Article582 1927-12-31 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, December 30, 1927 Mutton— cte Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 1.00 Liver wit& 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 Suet 40582 words
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Advertisement1023 1927-12-31 15 B ftNKS Mr z =dfe? sAZ-- 1 yf I CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, 8™“ O A M AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. g- IM (j fe- E 7 I ET I (Incorporated in England by Royal 1 B >fl HMKKP HMS WMBI I Charter 1853.) V I paid-up Capital £3,000,000 «■BesSaBOBSaMmBBMMHi K"1,023 words
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Advertisement205 1927-12-31 15 n m Him i im i I I rv Z. J GLAXO builds lirm flesh, plenty of strong bone, and a sound constitution. It contains nothing whatever to harm baby or cause him pain. That is why if Baby is fed on Glaxo he will progress steadily day by day205 words
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Advertisement1295 1927-12-31 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. TMIT.YJVR INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. TiTNE PATROCLUS Jan. 5 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow. VJLUWB** DEUCALION Jan. 13 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. am rt ORESTES Jan. 19 Marseilles. London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. AND HEi.ENUS Jan. 27 London. Rotterdam and Hamburg.1,295 words
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Advertisement652 1927-12-31 16 P. ©.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Penimular and Oriental 8. M. Co. under f alling* of steamers of the contract with Hit MeJetty’t Govefn. India 8. N. Co., Ltd ment, London and Far Eatt Mall Service. (Incorporated is lariand.l Outward* from652 words
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