Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 January 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1928-01-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 20. VOL. LXXXVI. THURSDAY, 26th JANUARY, 1928, PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement334 1928-01-26 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR modern art photographs No. 7, North am Road. Telephone No. 579. y,' fig- R» —ai --1 B— —--sy _<g Cv METAL does not wear out—it rusts out. r ih 10 H a EVERYWHERE you look you can see rust working destruction on metal. |j i il v334 words
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Advertisement14 1928-01-26 1 I TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC I ART STUDIO j ’Phone 772. j II 68, BISHOP STREET.14 words
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Article271 1928-01-26 2 NOTICES. Skye Meeting. Saturday, January 28th 1928. An Amateur Riders Meeting will be held under S. R. A. Rules by the Penang Polo Club in conjunction with the Penang Turf Club on Saturday, January 28th, 1928, at the Race Course, Penang. First Race 2-30 p. m. 4271 words
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502 1928-01-26 2 GOVERNOR’S ADVICE TO LANDLORDS. Electorate of Future. Sound advice for landlords was given by Sir William Marris at Allahabad when be opened the Morris Hall of the building of the Agra Province Zemindars’ Association, says The Pioneer. His Excellency said he had al was.B been502 words
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Advertisement982 1928-01-26 2 POSITION VACANT. NOTICES. Wanted A second grade Dresser for p OPP £r ITO an Estate near Taiping. Apply in X □VIIO LIU., writing to Dr. Duff, Taipir.g. LONDON MADRAS. 223—27-1 MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS. Exclusive Collection Competent Ledger Clerk rtquiredto of Jewellery, take charge of loose leaf ledgers. Apply EUROPEAN ORIENTAL with982 words
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Advertisement174 1928-01-26 2 Aylesbury Nutter, Ltd., Incorporated in the F.M.S. PENANG, ALSO AT fpoh, Taiping, Teluk Anson' Etc Passenger Forwarding Agents. Parcels, Luggage, etc., Received and Shipped to all parts of the World. Passengers’ Luggage and Effects attended to and stored at Current Rates Passages Booked by all Lines. Represented throughout the World174 words
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Advertisement167 1928-01-26 2 I Fifty Years of Service. Over fifty years of useful and invaluable service stands to the credit of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and in all that time we have never heard of a single dissatisfied user, nor a dealer who is not glad to recommend it in the highest terms to167 words
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Advertisement243 1928-01-26 2 -xrrrV E 7 Cow and Gate FOOD HI Another Shipment Just Arrived. Cow and Gate is the most easily digested of all foods I! A Butterworth Mother Says Cow Gate Food is just wonderful. My baby was almost a ?i skeleton and then we put him on Cow Gate and243 words
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Article308 1928-01-26 3 Crown of Augustus “The Strong.” During cleaning operations in the historical Museum in Dresden, the crovn, sceptre an 1 orb of Augustus “The Strong” were found lying among some rubbish. The crown is of heavy silver, richly gilt, and decorated with numerous jewels. It ia the308 words
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Article201 1928-01-26 3 TRICKSTER’S POST AS ARCHDEACON. An affable, middle-aged man, wearing the gaiters, clerical collar, and soft bl?ck felt hat of an archdeacon, walked into a West End tobacconists and asled to be shown some cigars. He had excellent taste in expensive brands and spoke with the certainty of201 words
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Article182 1928-01-26 3 SIR PATRICK HASTINGS “NEARLY STOPS ONE.” K.C.’S Demonstration. I thought I had stopped one that time,” said Sir Patrick Hastings, K.C., during the hearing recently in the King’s Bench Division of the action between Messrs. Smith and Booth, of Olton, and Mr. F. N. Pickett, of London,182 words
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Advertisement151 1928-01-26 3 DOUGLAS J 1928 colonial E. W. MODEL. VIBRATIONLESS TWIN CYLINDER i MOTORCYCLE. I 4 ADVANCE MODELS JUST RECEIVED. 1 CORBAT CO., > IPOH. < I The CHAMPAGNE WiamiiiiiEW |jSa) goB S hsH 1 1 n CMAMPAGfXC Monopole red-top S 3 jx N«ts«a FOMDtt F* 'M sss r,7i I H* J151 words
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Advertisement291 1928-01-26 3 PHYLLOSAN Supreme in Restoring and Maintaining Health. ASK YOUR CHEMIST. V"X /I z Cuticura Helps to Retain The Freshness of Youth How lovely the natural skin, kept clear, fresh and healthy by daily use of Cuticura Soap assisted, now and then, by touches of the Ointment to soothe and heal291 words
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Advertisement47 1928-01-26 3 Try This For Your Cough. A nervous hacking cough cannot be cured by a glass of water, but it will disappear under the healing and soothing efiect of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Evtiy user is a friend. It is for sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.47 words
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Advertisement319 1928-01-26 3 ft e -n I li SCRATCH —X, I 1 PERCY GRAINGER. I I r L 1954 f to < Sonata In C Minor For Pianoforte, Brahms, op 5. L 1957 I These are the Most Marvellous Piano Records ever made. Don’t miss Hearing Them $l3 per set. I A'l7 JM319 words
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Article389 1928-01-26 4 Town-Planning Scheme For Bloomsbury. The first step towards what is likely to be one of the most interesting developments in town-planning which London has seen for a long time, are being taken by the inclusion of a clause in the L.C.C. (General Powers) Bill, 1928, giving powers to389 words
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Article182 1928-01-26 4 COURTS COMPEL CABARET TO CLOSE ITS DOORS. One of the moat expensive and fashionable cabaret restaur, nts of Paris. “Le Fceuf sur le Toit,” in the Rue Boissy d’Anglais, has been ordered to close its doors by the Court of Appeal for having installed a jazz bard. When182 words
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Article151 1928-01-26 4 DISEASE WHICH AFFLICTS HEADS OF FAMILIES. The Rev. H. M. Lang, rector of Woodbarn Walter, near Chelmsforl. has discovered a new “disuse.” He calls it Morbus Sabbaticus, which being interpreted means Sunday sickness. Writing of the “disease” in his parish magaz no, Mr. Lang says: “The attack comes151 words
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Advertisement428 1928-01-26 4 thought you didn't like Xod Liver Oil d/ u jiy a A V JA/ 1 A 7/// The form of Cod Liver Oil that is never refused In Cod Liver Oil you have an aid to gaining and preserving health the importance of which cannot be over-estimated. Again and again428 words
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Advertisement45 1928-01-26 4 Lingering Coughs. Bronchitis leaves a bad cough. So does influenza and la grippe, but these hard, lingering coughs yield easily to the healing and curative qualities of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Good for troublesome night coughs too. For sale everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., wholesale agents.45 words
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Advertisement1192 1928-01-26 4 BANKS, Keep illness "±SSxE** at arm’s length gr/ 9 Authorised Capital BSUed and fully p aifl np 8 Silver I FeBerVP LiabiHty f Pr °Pnetor 9 ead ffIce HON GKONG fc S Branches and Agency iCrtWm V I Amoy. Bangkok. Batavia Bomk J\yS& R i Colombo, Chefoo. D a i>?1,192 words
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Article182 1928-01-26 5 —Reuter. Second Round Draw First Round Re-Plays. GREAT CLASH AT DUNDEE. London, January 25. THE draw for the second round of the Scottish Cup, to be played on February 4, shows that fortune has favoured the senior teams in that they do not meet one another at this—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article209 1928-01-26 5 r —Reuter. M. C. C. ONLY DRAW. Durban, January 25. When South Africa continued to bat in the third test match the weather was sunny and the wicket fairly fast. Nicholson and Morkel, the undefeated batsmen, resumed but the latter did not stay long being dismissedr.—Reuter. - 209 words
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Article51 1928-01-26 5 urtivy ’'—Reuter. SIIARKEY-RISKO ELIMINATING CONTEST. Boston, January 25. Jack Sharkey has signed articles for a een rounds hout with Johnny Risko Cleveland), who defeated Phil Scott, to eld in New York on March 12. f<r It W i nner iBto meet Gene Tunney the heavyweight title in theurtivy ’'—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article30 1928-01-26 5 P .C. BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT. KilFar, < i < !in -n Cllon wilh the P® nari cinb fnal ß Wil, r rn m< nt the A cla* at 7,30 P off this evening30 words
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Article180 1928-01-26 5 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. tennk are the results of the day oarr ame Dt ties played yesterhandicap Class "B” +1 J. C. ~~i 3 H R 01dhara 6-2, g-i; H'dg/7-9 bfat l5 A LD —5 rv 6*l Scr C. Fittock beat J. Wi'llil r cott C 62 and —15.3180 words
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Article314 1928-01-26 5 Supply Of Electrical Energy to Small Towns. The Concessions held by the Perak River Hydro- Electric Power Company for the supply of electrical energy in the State of Perak include the right to supply energy for use in the towns in their area. With the object of314 words
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Article230 1928-01-26 5 DR. TAGORE’S OPINION OF “MOTHER INDIA” Calcutta, January 5. Addressing a meeting organised by the Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association, Dr. Rabindranath Tagore said according to The Pioneer there was a time when woman never came out of their homes and kept themselves engaged in household work230 words
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Article252 1928-01-26 5 DRAMATIC CRITICS UNDER FIRE. A heavy fire was directed upon the dramatic critics of to-day by Sir Charles Higham at the O. P. Club debate, held at the Hotel Cecil recently, when he moved “That the dramatic critics should be abolished.” The dramatic critic, said Sir252 words
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Article822 1928-01-26 5 Mr. J.S. Ferguson, of Ipob, is visiting Kuala Lumpur. Mr. and Mrs. G. Shelton Agar, have returned from Ceylon. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Legge have returned to Kuala Lumpur from India. Dr. E. C. Jumeaux, of the District Hospital, Pekan, has been transferred to Tai ping.822 words
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Advertisement258 1928-01-26 5 IMPERIAL MOTORS i I 22, NORTHAM ROAD, PENANG. ’Phone 1281. Il I Invite You to inspect the Latest Model i Studebaker. Unequalled Tower $2,540 f Saloon I v Completely As lliustra’cd f Ew p H. u ne qualled Tricea ,30W d 2 iy >' J 304 i to the ratings258 words
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Article1656 1928-01-26 6 sympathy will be with Mr. Mohamed Zoom and his two companions, who have lost their action in the Supreme Ccait against H»ji Mohamed for damages for his (alleged' neglig*nce in losing the ticket which drew the-first prize in the Penang Turf Club’s cash on August 6 last1,656 words
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Article20 1928-01-26 6 The following are undelivered telegrams: Vadiveloo, Tjatereingh, M. Michael, Chinpoo, Gohergchye, SharifF Antakueuchi, Hiradekaigutaii, Professor Wang and Wangli.20 words
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678 1928-01-26 6 COUNSEL’S PROTEST. FORMAL PROTEST AGAINST PROSECUTION. THE case in which serious charges are made against Cheah Soo Tuan, a bankrupt who traded as Guan Hup Him and Company, was continued in the District Court, Penang, today before Mr, J. S. W/ Arthur. The charges are as678 words
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Article80 1928-01-26 6 BIG SLUMP IN MEMBERSHIP AND FINANCES. Figures which give an indication of the effect of the general strike and the coalmining stoppage on the membership and finances of the trade unions are given in the return of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 1926. The statistics show that80 words
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Article189 1928-01-26 6 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette Sir, —I shall be glad if you or any of your readers will enlighten me with the names of the promoters of the Penang Treble Turf Competition which was advertised in a Penang newspaper sometime ago. The address of189 words
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Article148 1928-01-26 6 Sir, —Invitations are now being issued to the function at the Penang Malay Association on the 28ih inst. in honour of the appointment of Mr. A. P. Sultan My din as a Justice of the Peace for Penang and as an Honorary Member of the Above Association.148 words
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Article192 1928-01-26 6 Sir, —Allow me spice in your journal to offer a suggestion to the Vehicles Department of the Municipality. As you are aware, a majority, if not all, of the rickshaw pullers in Penang are always insistent on demanding fares which are much beyond the scheduled rates, and particularly during192 words
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Article100 1928-01-26 6 Sir, —From an extract from the TOM. which you published on page 3 of last night’s issu-*, I see that all the bad hats of a town are generally to be found in the vicinity of a Police Court in Malaya. In Penang the courts are infested with100 words
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Article98 1928-01-26 6 STOWAWAY’S HARROWING STORY OF HARDSHIP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, January 26. A disillusioned Englishman on his way home from Australia, arriving here, narrated harrowing tales of hardship and suffering. Australians treat Englishmen like dogs,” exclaimed bitterly a young Welshman named Comb, sentenced yesterday to a month’s98 words
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Article464 1928-01-26 6 LECTURE RECITAL BY MR. FREDERICK DAWSON. A very interesting and informative lecture recital on the subject of Beethoven’s Sonatas was given recently at the Engineers’ Hall, Dublin, by Mr. Frederick Dawson, says the Irish Times. Certain names, certain things, were associated with certain people, said Mr. Dawson. In464 words
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Article210 1928-01-26 6 PENANG JANUARY 26, 1928 Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nomt Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 seller? Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.60 buyers 18'1/28. Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.70 Green Snail210 words
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Article345 1928-01-26 6 FOUR IN THOUSAND D £Wn rate. ATII Perplexing. ATREAT!SE just prepared by Ministry of Health at Lon/ veals that little if any Pr re being made towards reducing th/?? 13 motherhood. of "We continue to IOSel OSe one in thers in childbirth,” says the Chief cal Officer345 words
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Article167 1928-01-26 6 LADY GAVE ON ADVENTURE WITH LORD CHANCELLOR. "It was really most amusing and I think we ought to have had a snapshot taken of ourselves, trapped as we were in that lift.” This was the description given by IW Cave of an accident in which she fignr167 words
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Article145 1928-01-26 6 FROCK SHOP FOR VrioVEN MODERATE UEAA'r ud 80 at Lady Ternngton has >■ 1B tractive little dressinaE n- -une 1 Palmer-street, West mi' l l vn throw from Caxton Halt It Let a, Ltd. bus' She is running it )Ir r.ess women and s iHs «th145 words
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Article46 1928-01-26 6 ST A DIUM CM B J.UkY. OPEN IN FEBEt- .< The fashion P revalc > hounds of chasing the e a nJ reached the lower classy o rat riers are now to chase the he A track is to be opened Club, High Holborn, early i46 words
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Article510 1928-01-26 7 CHINESE KILLED. fire Brigade’s Fine Work. Thp bursting of an electric light bulb u r cycle accessories and benzine n f V in Rochore Road, Singapore, on c, r ,j t y night resulted in a benzine that killed one man and injured ri r unptiiade510 words
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Article180 1928-01-26 7 handed keys when city SURRENDERED. War-Time Incident Recalled. The story of how Jerusalem was surrendered during the War to two cooks of the London Regiment was told at the reunion dinner of the 2/20th Batt., London Regiment, in London. Brigadier-General H. W. Studd, who commanded180 words
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Article57 1928-01-26 7 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, January 24. 124; New York, 4.87 K 34.99 Geneva, 25.31; Ams2h u ’o Milan 92.10; Berlin, 18.16; Copenhagen, 31|; Vienna, 34.57; o 1931; Mad- -2 Li bon, 2„ Athene, Rio, ss| Buenos, •>/;i I.it Bornb ®y. l/Gi’e Shanghai, Vllj’e’d K° n K, 2/04 1;(Rugby Radio Service.) - 57 words
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Article538 1928-01-26 7 Malay Masters Fined for Overloading. Before the Master Attendant, Capt G. Freyberg, 0.8. E., R.N., at Singapore, two cases of overloading of small local steamers were heard says the Straits Times. The first concerned the Hong Peck, owned by the Ho Hong Steamship Company, in which the538 words
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Article212 1928-01-26 7 CORRESPONDENT VISITS THE VOLCANO. Aneta’s special correspondent on board the Government steamer Wega telegraphed to the Straits Times on January 22, an account of the eruption at Krakatau. The volcano is continually belching forth masses of inky-black material, lava and stones, which reach to a height of hundreds212 words
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Article75 1928-01-26 7 An Oriental paper, having an English section, printei the following notice “The news of English we tell the latest. Writ in perfectly style and most earliest. Do a murder commit, we hear of it and tell it. Do a mighty chief die, we publish it and75 words
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Article113 1928-01-26 7 To-day’s Departures. Macedonia for Singapore, China Japan, Trang for Kantang (Trang) Girbee Tongkah and Pang Nga. Tapah for P. Langkawi and (Kantang) Trang. Ampang for Pangkor, Dindings and Sitiawan. Kinta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Malaya for Bhuket (Tongkah), Kopab and Renong. Hai Yang for Singapore. Horgkong and113 words
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Article483 1928-01-26 7 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parce 1 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 p.m483 words
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Advertisement28 1928-01-26 7 1 P'lts OL STEEL certai n for all Female its. Every lady should ox in the house. ts and Stores sell roughout the world. Proprietor: wut, Seatkawptaa, bffaaA28 words
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Advertisement443 1928-01-26 7 SPECIAL BARGAINS f I 1N HOUSEHOLD LINENS DURING f WHITEAWAYS STOCKTAKING SALE. I I ty eww™ iii —urn ■—afeaMMH— 0 SPEC,AL OFFER 4 TABLECLOTHS. TABLECLOTHS.' 1 Plain white hemstitched with Superior quality cotton finish. M attractive drawn thread work. Pure white with luxurious Size 36” by 36”. ft appearance. Will443 words
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Article464 1928-01-26 8 As the following question Bant8 a nt in by Mr. Palgrave Simpson, the senior unofficial representative of Penang on the Legislative Council, does not appear in the Orders of the Day for the next meeting of the Council to be held on Monday, January 30, doubtless because it464 words
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Article458 1928-01-26 8 In this country the need for a Children’s Court does not exist to the same extent as it does at Home. For one thing conditions are entirely different for another the population is much below that of the British Isles from the numerical standpoint. Consequently458 words
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Article, Illustration425 1928-01-26 8 GEORGE GADD - No. 58. —That Awkward Feeling. By GEORGE GADD. Golfers with whom I have played have often said to me I don’t know what is the matter I feel very awkward today.” The trouble is that they cannot get into a correct position and there is little hope of425 words
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Article326 1928-01-26 8 H. E. THE GOVERNOR AND POSTAL FACILITIES. Letter Which Went Astray. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 26. Two hundred members and guests attended the dinner of the Straits Settlements Association last night, when in the course of a reply to the toast of the “Government of326 words
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Article92 1928-01-26 8 WHY SHE WAS LATE. The Macedonia which was expected to arrive in Penang at 6 a.m. this morning got alongside the wharf at midday. She was sighted at about eight o’clock but owing to the tide had to anchor near Muka Head for three hours. Mr.92 words
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Article372 1928-01-26 8 RECORD BILLIARDS BREAK. Foreign Greyhound Racing Association Formed. The Special Sporting Correspondent of the Singapore Free Press cables from London as follows Playing at Manchester Tom Newman made a break of 1,074 against Davis the 1 previous holder of the record break of 1,011 made372 words
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Advertisement253 1928-01-26 8 A.' <e w flgtf ONE BEST WMI. Wf CIGARETTE W HM JTrom their inception State Wu v£W 1 Expresssss have been recog- WIH qW nised the premier high-class ngQ 3J| Cigarette in every country of hS§ the world. gib 3fS 555 have always been made by fgc >AWs hand one253 words
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Advertisement58 1928-01-26 8 “E. O." Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. de O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. csxsxssxsxssxsKxesxis I “THE I ij QUEEN OF ji TABLE WATERS." L X Sole Agents Katz Bros., Ltd. g S x s x xs x ss xsxbs»58 words
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Miscellaneous25 1928-01-26 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 2.24 a.m. 9.09 a.m. 3.09 p.m. 9.13 p.m. To MORROW. 2.58 a.m. 9.41 a.m. 3.45 p.m. 9.44 p.m.25 words
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Article218 1928-01-26 9 i.— Reuter. Questions In Reichstag. WAS <•' RMAN NAVY I)EPARTmIm concerned? officers implicated. inference to the question of the supply of arms to China pom Gert was made in the Reichstag hi Herr Stacker, who alleged that rhjfe the Navy Department itself n not havei.—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article161 1928-01-26 9 —Rugby Rridio Service. MILLIONAIRE HORSE OWNER’S SUDDEN DEATH. Cleveland, January 25. The millionaire steel magnate and horse-owner, Mr. James Corrigan, died sulkily while entering the Athletic Club.— Reuter. Chicago, January 25. Th» l Federal Reserve Bank has raised tier* <ii cmnt rate from to 4 per cent.—Rugby Rridio Service. - 161 words
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Article60 1928-01-26 9 I'ale, ENTHUSIASTIC reception IN PARIS. Paris, January 26. King and Queen of Afghanistan rr v*d in Paria and were solemnly by President Diumergue, 1 and authorities and warmly briir^ 1 ~y crowd. A series of Hut ceremonies has been arranged, fri- iper3 the Franco-Afghan »ch II'ale, - 60 words
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Article40 1928-01-26 9 —Reuter. r Marines take general ANDINO’S STRONGHOLD. P Managua, January 25. o-. u Marines have quietly th- Ph 11 r: ‘i biandino’s stronghold in b 'nd>Hi fr P 0 H Monnt «>n, which they d,l cary 16.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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59 1928-01-26 9 Service. Rugby Radio a.. London, January 25. Hl. J.,, ,f Wales to*day received at ,hrr i.' rH H ice P le seventy Canadian U‘hr f this country, bit IJ( r cognised several whom he he viBited Lid Canadian r year. turned mainly on farmingService. Rugby Radio - 59 words
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121 1928-01-26 9 .—Rugby Radio Service. CONTRACT WORTH £170.000. 50 COACHES FOR SOUTH AFRICA. KEEN GERMAN COMPETITION. A huge order for railway rolling stock, valued at £170,000, has been secured by a Birmingham firm in face of the keenest competition from Belgium and Germany. The order is.—Rugby Radio Service. - 121 words
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Article64 1928-01-26 9 —Reuter. ACTION BY LEAGUE OF NATIONS ADVOCATED. Wellington, January 25. Prompt action by the League of Nations to preserve the historic rights of the Samoans is advocated by Mr. Holland, the leader nf th« Opposition, replying to Mr. Coates’s statement on the Samoan question. He cleclares that.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article63 1928-01-26 9 Reuter. CONCESSIONS FOR PURELY NATIVE INTERESTS. New York, January 25. A messagĕ from Santiago de Chile says that the Minister of Finance has asked Congress to enact a law suspending all petroleum concessions in Chile. The Deputy has drafted a Bill, providing that the Chilean Government study theReuter. - 63 words
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Article62 1928-01-26 9 i. Reuter. LOADING AT LIVERPOOL FOR PENANG. Liverpool January 25. A fire in the hold of the British steamer Calchas, loading for Penang, was extinguished. The plates had to be cut to reach the outbreak and the fittings were seriously damaged. There was very little cargo aboardi.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article47 1928-01-26 9 —Reuter. INCREASE IN ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS VOTED. Washington, January 25. The House of Representatives has voted an increase in the annual Shipping Board appropriations, from 812,000.000 to $13,400,000, in order to finance the reconditioning of ten vessels for the use of the export coal trade..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article69 1928-01-26 9 Rugby Radio Service. London, January 25. It is learned that the Air Ministry has decided to make an attempt at Calshot, in March, on the world’s air speed record at present held by the Italian pilot, Major di Bernardi. The machine used will be a super-marineRugby Radio Service. - 69 words
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Article157 1928-01-26 9 Reuter. Malayan Properties. DETAILS OF THE RECENT MERGER. NEW SHARES. Details of the acquisition of a large group of properties in Malaya are contained in the prospectus of the Anglo-Java Rubber Company. London, January 25. The prospectus of the Anglo-Java Rubber Co. gives details of the acquisitionReuter. - 157 words
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96 1928-01-26 9 As we anticipated the S.G. Football Forecasts Competition has proved a great success. The number of entries is already formidable, and as every coupon has to be scrutinized, readers will understand that this entails a considerable amount of extra work on the part of the staff.96 words
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Article210 1928-01-26 9 TRAFFIC OFFENDERS HEAVILY FINED. Heavy fines were inflicted on erring motorists by Mr. S. N. King in th* Penang Police Court, yesterday. Tan Ah Tjong was fined $2O for driving his car in a rash manner at the junction of Northam and Chow Thye roads. The complainant210 words
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Article132 1928-01-26 9 Reuter. REVISION DESIRED. CHINESE DELEGATION LEAVES ON WORLD TOUR. TO VISIT INDIA. A delegation of fifteen Chinese has left Shanghai on a tour of the world, the object being unofficially to mediate for the revision of the so called unequal Treaties.” Shanghai, January 25. A party ofReuter. - 132 words
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Article166 1928-01-26 9 BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT. We have just viewed this super picture and now realise why it was necessary for the management of I'he Coliseum, Kuala Lumpur, and the Alahambra, Singapore, to extend their season. John Gilbert—the star —is seen in a distinctively new screen characterization. He has the title166 words
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Article205 1928-01-26 9 WHO GIVES £lOO,OOO TO THE STATE Six people know the name of the man (or is it a woman who is about to give a large sum of money to the Treasury so that the interest on it may accumulate for many years and provide a substantial sum205 words
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Article140 1928-01-26 9 RAILWAY THROUGH PARIS CATACOMBS. A railway parsing through a place of a million skulls is now in course of construction beneath Paris. Drills and hammers are pounding a way through the famous catac >mbs to make a new line that will relieve the congested traffic140 words
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Advertisement34 1928-01-26 9 Unchallengeable Fact? H FRANKEL’S OFFER THE FINEST SELECTION OF High-Class Silverware AT LOWEST PRICES CONSULT US BEFORE YOU DECIDE ELSEWHERE “LEST WE FORGET FRANKEL’S SUPPLY THE BEST.” 1 FRANKEL BROTHERS. 16, BISHOP STREET, PENANG.34 words
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Advertisement174 1928-01-26 9 “ACRAWATTE” TEA IS s I SPECIALLY BLENDED TO SUIT MALAYAN WATERS i PRICE PRICE B s 'Pure Ceylon lea! r a I $l-10 .agugi $2-101 I per 'SwB p I lib Pkt AC» EB tat4W 21b Pkt S CEYLON. J Obtainable from all good dealers in Malaya. 1 SPECIALLY PACKED174 words
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Article248 1928-01-26 10 Growing “Anti” Agitation. RUMOURS OF ABANDONMENT. Tko Telegraph devotes attention to rubber restriction» especially with regard to the dissatisfaction in the East on the queeticn of reduction of assessments, reports the London correspondent of the Singapore Free Press. The writer thinks that the discussion which has been in248 words
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Article431 1928-01-26 10 The following is the Directors’ report for the year ended 31st October, 1927. Accounts.—The Profit and Loss Account shows a net profit for the year of $129,358.66 (as against $290,959.27 for the previous year) to which must be add ed the bdance of $30,955.47 brought forward431 words
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Article84 1928-01-26 10 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMI TED’S share list Mining Shares. Buyers. Selleis. Batu Caves 1.35 1.40 Johan .19 .20 Chenderiang 18/6 19/6 Kuyoh 1.22| 1.25 Kamunting 19/3 20/3 Nai Hoot .25 .27 North Taiping 1 30 1.32| Papan .16 .17 R?ja84 words
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Article91 1928-01-26 10 The following are our latest quota tions for to-day Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. A. Moleks 2.30 2.50 Bassetts 1.25 1.35 B. Jelutongs 1.15 120 Glenealys 2.60 2.70 ex M. Pindas 2.50 2.60 Mentakabs .55 .57| Sandycrofts 2.40 2.50 Temerlohs 1.10 1.15 Tine. B. Padangs .58 .60 Hitams 1.0491 words
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Article95 1928-01-26 10 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Mining. Buyers. Seller*. A. Wengs 1.00 1.10 ex Batu Caves 1.32 1.35 Bangrins 37/3 37/9 Chenderiangs 19/- 19/6 Harbours 11.50 11.75 Hong Fatts .88 .92 K. Lumpurs 34/ 34/6 Kundangs 24/3 25/Kuyohs 1.20 1.25 Mambaus 1 38 1.42| M.95 words
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Article97 1928-01-26 10 The following are the latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Seilers. Tins. Taipings 1.36 1.39 Norths 1.32 1.35 Souths .66 .67 Rahmans 1.87| 1.90 B. Caves 1.32 j 1.37| Rantau Prefs. 1.85 1.90 Lahats 18/- 18/6 Chenderiangs 18/6 19/6 Tronohs t 19/6 20/Kamuntings 19/6 20/Ulu Piahs .69 .7297 words
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Article123 1928-01-26 10 PENANG. JANUARY 26, 1928 (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 29,3 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 1/2 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank 154 1 3 days’ sight Private 156 -j Bombay Demand Bank 154 I 2 Madras Demand Bank 154123 words
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Advertisement407 1928-01-26 10 Al 928 PRICES and POLICY. 18 IK Ig li 1 1 the Boon Policy is one of Progress, as is clearly revealed by a close aKo inspection of the latest Goods and the big improvements to the Boon Headquarters. I I Meticulous attention to details has always been, and will407 words
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Article549 1928-01-26 11 REMAINS OF ROMAN CATHOLIC HERO. Secret Voyage. IN circumstances of the deepest secrecy, the body of the Venerable John Southworth, one of the Roman Catholic martyrs executed at Tyburn in 1G54, has been brought back to England from Douai, where it has reposed for nearly three centuries.549 words
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Article188 1928-01-26 11 Though the Socialists failed in their attempt to abolish the death penalty in Germane’s coming penal code, they succeeded in breaking the custom of the executioner wearing evening dress while decapitating the condemned. For decades the German axeman in Berlin had always appeared in this188 words
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Article54 1928-01-26 11 “I only pushed the inspector out because he was going into a room where my wife was in the bath,’ said a man summoned at Stratford for assaulting Inspector Ryan. The inspector said he only went into the passage and called out, when defendant threw a cup54 words
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Article353 1928-01-26 11 HUGE PLANES TO BLAZE HEAVENS. Always Day. TURNING our eyes from the illuminated signs of Piccadilly Circus we shall soon see great gleaming words written in letters of fire high in the night sky Giant specially equipped aeroplanes and rigid airships of new designs are, I now353 words
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Article88 1928-01-26 11 During the height of the Christmas rush, Glasgow postal clerks found a letter addressed to “Santa Claus, Lapland, North Pole.” The letter was opened. and found to contain the name and address of a little girl in thp Midlands of England who wrote: “My dear Santa Claus,88 words
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Article141 1928-01-26 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY AND CO.’S share list at 11 a-m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. Shares. CQ OQ m OD Sc. sc. t c. c. Rubber (Dollar). K. Sidim 4.00 4.10 3.95 4.05 Mining. Bangrin Tin 37/- 38/- 36/6 37/6 Batu Caves 1.30141 words
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Article37 1928-01-26 11 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE). R. Sheet 67| cts pei pound per pl. $9O/To. 1 Crepe 67 cts per pound per pl. $B9/33 Dull. London 19id New York 391 cts. (gold.) (Bp Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Denny»).37 words
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Article35 1928-01-26 11 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore price» for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day art a» follows: Spot 67|c Feb/March 69c April/June 71Jc July/Sept. 72|c Remarks: —Market Dull.35 words
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Article52 1928-01-26 11 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, reports that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $B9 to F.A.Q. do 88 884 Low F.A.Q. off do 85 87| Plain Unsmoked Sheet 57 66 Lump Scrap 48 52 Loose Scrap52 words
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Article141 1928-01-26 11 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd' .ittw the following prices, on January 25 London. Spot £252.12.6 up 17/6 3 mos. buying 250.15 s 10/3 selling „251 10/January 24: Local. January 26: Singapore sold 200 tons at $1254 Penang buyers no sellers at sl2s|. Messrs. Bousteadand Co,, Ltd.— 21st Jan:141 words
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Advertisement437 1928-01-26 11 w eW Advertisements. for sale. ‘TStin Twelve. Perfect condition, ties. Reasonable price. Apply ]o«tn Ivens, 2 Logau’s Buildings. Penang. auction. AUCTION. Penang Sales Room. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION On Friday, 27th January, 1928, AT 11 A. M. At Fort Cornwallis, Penang. Unserviceable Articles, Confiscated and Unclaimed Properties and437 words
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Advertisement175 1928-01-26 11 W 3 1 MSS R vC'K .rf it? DON’T RUB—ERADICATE. The Wrong and The Right Ways With Rheumatism. When Rheumatism clutches do not waste time on liniments—and rubbing the trouble to another part —but root it out by eliminating from the blood the uric acid poison which is its cause.175 words
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Advertisement101 1928-01-26 11 MUI CHONG Co., 170 a, Penang Road, Penang. Reliable Tailors Outfitters. LATEST STYLES AND FASHIONS. Various kinds of wearing materials can be obtained at the above address. REASONABLE CHARGES. Once tried, always satisfied. ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT S.S ORDINANCE NO. 197 (LABOUR) AND THE LABOUR CODE, 1923. EMPLOYERS101 words
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Advertisement141 1928-01-26 11 FOR TENNIS RACQUETS OF Dependable quality which will give every satisfaction, we invite you to inspect our New Season’s Stocks, where you will find the latest productions of the leading manufacturers. Slazenger’s Noted Makes. Primoris $35-00 nett “G. L. Paterson” 33-50 “J. O. Anderson 32-50 Doherty 32-00 “LZ.” 34-50 Prosser’s141 words
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Article656 1928-01-26 12 Weekly Market Report. Saturday Evening. Market conditions over the past week have been on the quiet side and with the pn es for both Rubber and Tin showing substantial declines on balance, there have been fewer buying orders <vith a corresponding decrease in the number of transactions. There656 words
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Article122 1928-01-26 12 EGYPTIAN CHAMBER REJECTS BILL. The Egyptian Chamber of Deputies on December 13 referred back to the Judicial Commission the bill regarding the slaying of adulterous wives. The bill, which has been before the Chamber several days, provides that the husband, father, brother, son or male cousin of122 words
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Article1169 1928-01-26 12 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES. I S 3 g a S'- 5 co h 8 RUBBER [Dollar.] c S c S c Allenby Rubber Co 3 10 3 20 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2 30 2 oO ex Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 90 4 10 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 31,169 words
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Advertisement91 1928-01-26 12 Oriental Shows MANILA to-night. to-night. MAGAZINE ROAD, PENANG. COME AND SEE. 1 The well-known MERRY-GO-ROUND For Old and Young. 2 The famous MERRY-MIX-UP Come and enjoy Yourself and your Family. 3 The VAUDEVILLE SHOW Our Manila Dancing Girls. 4 The Great MAGICIAN ASELMO The Man, who makes Dead Men Alive.91 words
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Miscellaneous311 1928-01-26 12 KING T P K O D U C T 1 Q w w> BARDELYS E cjhe A Starring ZClsJb T JOHN GILBERT LFR-U R E> KT /feW7 p OtzjeS R. fe 'X/XfV -< i^BS^ c WrK y fc®L-»?Z Wil > A v< l.-3 ,i i i A Great S T311 words
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Article279 1928-01-26 13 HOW LONDON MAN WAS DUPED. Sleight-of-Hand Trick. A London business man and bis friend have been tr icked of £5,0( 0 by a man bo is believed to be an international crook. Mr. B. R >se, a tobacconist in business in North L« ndon, eaid. In August279 words
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Article198 1928-01-26 13 A NEW WONDER. Machine that Analyses and Reports. The automatic chemist has arrived. Robot-like in efficiency, this new wonder analyses I quids, m>kts aojuetments, and provides a written report of all its actions. The inventor is Dr. H. S. Hatfield, a well known consuitit g ch< mist, who198 words
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Article201 1928-01-26 13 £520 BUYS RaRE EXAMPLE FOR WELSH MUSEUM. There were several surprises during the sale of rare books and manuscripts at Messrs. Sontbeby’s recently. The rnuchdipcus'ed Trisiran manuscript, with its 52 beautiful miniatures depicting knightly e ents in the mediaeval s yle, was sold for £520, and another201 words
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Article411 1928-01-26 13 Demonstration By Dublin Children. Miss Wilson, of Nightingale Hall, Clyderoad, Dublin, has been a pioneer in many things educational. She has been flattered in the sincerest form that is, by imitation. In one respect Miss Wilson is still a pioneer, although it is now some years since she411 words
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Article268 1928-01-26 13 SIR JOHN LUMSDEN AND MR. SHAW. Mr. George Bernard Shaw’s comments on the poverty of Ireland were referred to by Sir John Lumsden at the opening of the St. John Ambulance Brigade sale at 40 Merrion square, Dublin, in aid of the Welfare diningroom of268 words
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Advertisement54 1928-01-26 13 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. A touch of rheumatism or a twinge of neuritis, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm relieves the pain. Burns and scalds are promptly relieved, cuts and bruises quickly healed and swellings promptly reduced. In fact no household should be without it. For sale everywhere. The Borneo54 words
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Advertisement38 1928-01-26 13 Halils Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE A Tonic to the entire system.. From all firti-clat» Chemitta A Wine Merchant» 9 African Eastern Trade Corpn. Ltd. Singapore and Penang. Sole Proprietors: Stephen Smith Co. Ltd.. Bow. London. England. 26738 words
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Advertisement382 1928-01-26 13 Agonist'S 3|| you an occasional sufferer from the burning itrhino-ra-pSCv satlol s or hav e you piles in the chronic form ?In any you will gain untold relief from Zam-Buk This herbal balm 1S most remarkable for stopping Doni T S 7 UiDg and P nfl f m C l382 words
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Article556 1928-01-26 14 LEAGUE’S REMARKABLE INQUIRY IN 28 COUNTRIES. Britain’s Clean Record. WITH the issue, by the decision of the League of Nations Council, of the second part of the report on the League’s investigation into the international traffic in women and children a very remarkable piece of work reaches556 words
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Article98 1928-01-26 14 ESTATE COOLIES’ WELFARE IN CEYLON. Giving evidence at the rest med sitting of the Reforms Commission Mr. H. R. Freeman urged a liberal grant and cheaper permits for food cultivation, says the Pioneer. The statements in Miss Mayo’s book contained great truth he said, namely98 words
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Advertisement195 1928-01-26 14 R. YOUNG Co, Ltd, Civil, Constructional and Sanitary Engineers, No. 1, PENANG ROAD. f —> MA S r •< O f<> /U H r *7* J a E 9 XT <- IN dl &&'T'l ■■"’*"'l JF*t I'l' <?' i A I#-. K Q I r S E •< I’ N195 words
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Advertisement164 1928-01-26 14 The best Bci by CBn got Horlicki is the best possibk' food you can procure H nwlheri milk, ft is prescribed H in4siasoFaff h» and is recommended U.. BiMinaStore». by medical mat all over the Il r world, ft nourishes the baby li making firm healthy flesh and Wk building164 words
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Article587 1928-01-26 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, January 26, 1928 Mutton eta Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head heep 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 Suet 40587 words
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Advertisement256 1928-01-26 15 n W« m ,y K I r< &r <V ---t f" *f| As adoctor I would 1 recommend you to a J smoke Craven A.They tewil do not affect the throat Av'arded Certificate of Institute of Hygiene for Purity, Quality and Merit Made Specially to Prevent Sore Throats The Cork-lipped256 words
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Advertisement124 1928-01-26 15 IO AVE time and a trouble. I he same r Capstan Medium Tobacco only Rub- bed Up ready for f the pipe. Ask for Capstan" (Rubbed J Up) Is. J •y~tf|| FLEMING BROTHERS, I MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS. ALL SIZES 8 Si Mild Steel Hydraulic Rivetted124 words
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Advertisement1305 1928-01-26 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. WHIXML 1 INTENDED FAILINGS FROM PENANG. UflEEBh WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT XOOS HR f RNUS Jin. 27 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. fIBHHSMSfcgQKZf r;< .AW/-A ANTENOR Fb. 2 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow. A F) MERIONES F .h. 10 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. A«a M1,305 words
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