Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 February 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1928-02-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 49. VOL. LX XXVI. WEDNESDAY, 29th FEBRUARY, 1928 PRICE IO CENTS,21 words
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Advertisement434 1928-02-29 1 OSAKA Co. 233, Penang Road. s Attractive Artificial Flowers, Toys, Novel- ties, etc., to choose I from at very moderate 1 e prices. All are e Welcome to Our Store. !>iJ!hHlli»IIIHIIII!!IIIIHIIilllllHIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.I<iHlHiillillllilllllllilih *************** l lllllllllllllll’jfe Ask the bole > Distributors We beg to inform FIAi I For a Trial Run. j434 words
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Advertisement13 1928-02-29 1 IT. NAGATA BROTHERS ;I DENTISTS. M Offiet: Kelt t*',B* kMtk Mee leak SMI13 words
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Article285 1928-02-29 2 new hunt-the-clue game. Played on Railways. Think of water, yet of wine; the chief of five, and lam thine. This was one of the clues written by Sir William Ball, Conservative M.P. for Hammersmith, for a new game called Moles,” and played by young men and285 words
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247 1928-02-29 2 “LABOUR PARTY ABSOLUTELY UNANIMOUS.” “I can assure you quite definitely that, despite all the assertions to the contrary, the Labour party is absolutely unanimous on the principle of the new surtax, and that it is now a firm part of Labour’s financial policy,” declared247 words
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Advertisement1601 1928-02-29 2 P< S.TIONS VACANT. NOTICES. J If Wanted Junior Chinese T y p<»t.lTanjong Tin Dredging, Limited. i Reply with specimen of work, copies of llncOTpora ted in England). references and when availab e to com- mence to Bex No. 85, c/o Pinarg Gazette. c Advice has been received by cable of1,601 words
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Advertisement147 1928-02-29 2 »«4 A Great Favourite I Returned. H Obtainable Fresh H at 111 shipments all dealers. 1 monthly. 11 1 Don’t Drink p drink real H Im I M u Chemicals. I\VHV7'’ j/ZsliS Beer, B II BUY BRITISH BEER I ua„ AGENTS FOR H PENANG, PROVINCE WELLESLEY and KEDAH. m J147 words
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Article1356 1928-02-29 3 MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPORTMENT. Advanced Exercises. BY I. G. E. L. AS I prom’SPd last week, here are more advanced exerc’ses for developing the arms and legs. We will start with the former. Sit cn the fl »or, and extend your arms behind you as far1,356 words
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Advertisement139 1928-02-29 3 i'MrajePbwer -festidiHie *S Standard 7 \\l ipagHswj StaiSard of TODAY. < Jiff is ti e Best Standard (ffeSS ever produced iv»' C oTD^° r AGENTS:- e^ tame Bros., Limrtßd. PfcNANG. v;or\A < a’ V‘ Sta°° See tJ >■-. e 2^.-■ JBi ESm»’ >Z^-' ■■< ACEDES I A C BRITISH AND139 words
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Advertisement65 1928-02-29 3 Kolynos washes and cleans the teeth, gums, the entire mouth. It kills decay-producing germs and leaves the mouth with "a delightfully clean, cool, refreshed feeling for hours afterwards. Economical too one half inch on a dry brush is enough. KOLYNGS DENTAL CRB'XM g The reliable medicine Nothing better IF YOU65 words
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Advertisement225 1928-02-29 3 FREE OF INTEREST! We allow you twenty-two months credit —FREE OF INTEREST—when you purchase a Robinson Piano. $lOO.OO DEPOSIT $20.00 PER MONTH. Are the generous terms which we are now able to offer. Why deprive your home of music, when it’s so easy to own a Piano. a Robinson Piano225 words
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Article825 1928-02-29 4 How They Marked The Days. AN EASY WAY OF GETTING THE DATE. Look ng round the shops we may be excused if we imagine that there never was a time in history when information was so easily obtainable or so neat’y condensed. In particular, we still825 words
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Article679 1928-02-29 4 Ghastly Details. SCIENTISTS ON THE VICTIM’S AGONY. < Profetsur L. G. V. Rota, the expert on telluric, or earth current has described the manner in which Mrs. Ruth Snyder and Jadd Gray (murderers of Mrs. Snyder’s hntbind> were sent to their deal ha in the electric chair679 words
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Advertisement452 1928-02-29 4 STEEL BARGES In Stock or Progress. As supplied to F.M.S. Tin Dredging Companies, w 1 'St'jStiKjT r> < BPF No. 1. Size. 50'x 12'x s'. To carry 50/55 l° n s on 4' o’. Plating 3/16'' and $4". Codeword JAWEN Ditto. Plating J 4" and 5/16’. Codeword TAWFO No. 2.452 words
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Advertisement72 1928-02-29 4 WOMEN LOVE TO TALK about the merits of Pinkettes because they know that one of woman's worst troubles is promptly and easily remedied by the occasional use of these dainty little regulators. As gently as nature Pinkettes dispel sick headaches, liver attacks and biliousness, ensure daily regularity, clear the skin,72 words
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Advertisement175 1928-02-29 4 66,000 VOLTS? 3 CORE CABLE BELTED TYPE CABLE f A ?t— Do NOT load your a INSULATION in THE N WEAKEST MANNER WHERE IT Is UNDER STRI? SS buT —7 Electrostatic Field X at one period of three cycle phrase. y L LSE IT IN THE /7' STRONGEST MANNER g175 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article62 1928-02-29 5 .—Reuter. RANGERS RE GAIN LEAGUE LEADERSHIP. London, February 28. Rochdale, playing a 1 home, were a little too good for Rotherham United and won a hard game by the odd goal in three. In the Scottish League, Queen’s Park were no match for the Rangers who won by.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article84 1928-02-29 5 P. C. C. v P. R. C. Th» following have been selected to represent tbe P. C. C. on Saturday, at 2 p.m. on the Esplanade Ground T. S. Anthony, R.C. Bishop, P.H. Stewart Brown, D. D. B. Cook, A. R.B. Davenport. A. J. L. Donaldson, G F. G.84 words
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Article58 1928-02-29 5 TOURNAMENT TIES OF RESULTS. The following are tbe results of tennis tournam-nt played yesterday Championship Doubles (Semi-final) R. D. Hoblyn and N. A. Sedwick beat A. D. M. Polson and J. Stansfield 6-1, 6-1. Ladies Doubles Handicap (Final): +4 Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Orr beat Scr Mrs. T.58 words
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Article39 1928-02-29 5 The result of the team of three bowls tournament tie played yesterday was: Scr Dr. C. H. Hertz, E. Dnnkerley and H. W. Sanders beat Scr J. G. Allan, D. Lucey and Dr. G. S. Glass 21-17.39 words
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Article31 1928-02-29 5 INDIAN XI v. P.R.C. The following players will represent the Indian Xl:—Nathan; Gopal Krishnan and Yabaya; Kassim, Kader Magtan and Syed Batcha; I»mail, Abdul, Kalimuthu, Hamad and Katchi.31 words
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Article301 1928-02-29 5 DO YOU STILL POI KA YOU MAY HAVE TO VERY SOON. No New Steps. On with the dance I quote the Dance Kings of London. Quite but on with which dance For 1928 promises no new steps the Charleston and Black Bottom are dead and (this is very significant) the301 words
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Advertisement429 1928-02-29 5 Advertisements. KONDO’S TONSORIAL ca t?s FOR SALE. PARLOUR .C. 1928 model, 4 wheel LEITH STREET. Eastern Hood. Price Under New Management. Up-to-date and Hygienic, I' .(hr's'er 1927, model. In i‘erm* Moderate, Price »1,100. Apply MASSAGE! MttSMEli NOTICES. M/S8 SATO 7 TT’"’ V, OLET RAY TREATMENT Qincse Benevolent Association. T-'euhon. No.429 words
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Advertisement19 1928-02-29 5 VQB i ENVELOPES i; ormmr descriptiom at tju J; LOWEST PRICES Rlnr UP 4SO I Pmafig Gazette Press, Lhi. <19 words
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Advertisement595 1928-02-29 5 □itiMtiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiK TOWN HALIy. s Get that Car for 5 A v A your leave from 4 NI QH TS ONLY 4 1 LEAVE CARS Ltd. i FAREWELL VISIT! FAREWELL VISIT! 3 Written guarantee given to re- s THE POPULAR AMERICAN COMPANY S purchase approved popular makes at s S 65%595 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous221 1928-02-29 5 Perfection Attained at Last in Motion Picture Making! WHAT PRICE GLORY No War play written in the English language since the German guns boomed under the Walls of Liege has been so true so alive, so salty and so richly satisfying Mtbis f'ne, the jooit work of Laurence Stallings and221 words
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107 1928-02-29 6 The Queerest Craft. “P. G.” Representative Tours Secret Ship. Chips Of Empire. The Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Hermes, which left Penang yesterday after a short stay, is bound for the China Station. Before proceeding to Hong Kong, however, she is to pay a visit107 words
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Article763 1928-02-29 6 MASSIVE UPPER STRUCTURE. H. M. S, Hermes the British Aircraft Carrier which stole mysteriously into Penang Harbour on Monday afternoon, heralded by a flight of seaplanes, and which disappeared equally mysteriously yesterday afternoon, is a Secret Ship (writes a representative of the Pinang Gazette}.763 words
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Article93 1928-02-29 6 STUNT flights; H. M. S. Hermes left Penang yesterday afternoon for the China Station, and her headquarters will be principally HongKong, Shanghai and Wei-hei-wei. Before proceeding to Hong Kong, however, the Hermes is to visit Bangkok, and if my information is correct, this will be the93 words
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Article176 1928-02-29 6 ratifying the Convention.— Rugby Radio Service. SUGGESTED TREATY. BRITISH GOVERNMENT TURNS DOWN RATIFICATION. In the House of Commons Mr. Stanley Baldwin stated that the Government did not think it was expedient to ratify the convention prohibiting poison gas in wartime until all the otherratifying the Convention.—Rugby Radio Service. - 176 words
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Article194 1928-02-29 6 WHAT PRICE GLORY. New York recked with laughter for more than a season at the comedy scenes in “What Price Glory.” the William Fox screen version of the celebrated stage success by Lawrence Stallings and Maxwell Anderson, wh’ch will open a four nights’ engagement at the United Cinema,194 words
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Article65 1928-02-29 6 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 28. Paris, 124; New York. 4.87 H Brussels, 35.00; Geneva, 25.34 Amsterdam, 12.121; Milan, 92.15 Berlin, 20.43 Stockholm, 18.18 Copenhagen, 18.20; Oslo, 18.31; Vienna. 34.62|; Prague. 1641 Helsingfors, 193 J Madrid, 28.82 Lisbon, 2®| Athens, 370 Bucharest, 792 j; Rio, s«i Buenos Aires,– (Rugby Radio Service.) - 65 words
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Article127 1928-02-29 6 Penan?, February 29, 1928. By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 27/32 4 months’ sight Bant 2/3 29/32 3 Credit 2/4 13/32 3 Documentary 2/4 15.'32 Calcutta Demand Bank 154 J 1 rt 3 days* sight Private 157 o Bombay Demand Bank ***** Madras Demand Bank127 words
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Article217 1928-02-29 6 —Reuter. American Suggestions For Multi-Lateral Treaty. PAN-AMERICAN RESOLUTION. Washington, February 28. Senator Kellogg has presented the French Ambassador another Note in connection with the proposed FrancoAmerican Treaty to outlaw war in reply to the French Note of January 21. Senator Kellogg demands that the Treaty clearly set forth,—Reuter. - 217 words
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Article121 1928-02-29 6 1. Reuter. ARGENTINE DISSATISFACTION DISCUSSED BY LEAGUE, Geneva, February 28. The League Committee of Arbitration and Security heard an echo of the recent Pan-American Congress at Havana. The Argentine delegate drew attention to the Monroe Doctrine and objected, “in the interest of historical truth,” to the wording of1.—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article57 1928-02-29 6 Field-Marshal Earl Haig.— Rugby Radio Service. ADMIRAL LORD JELLICOE ACCEPTS THE PRESIDENCY. London, February 28. Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe, has notified the Prince of Wales of his acceptance of the invitation, that he should fill the position of President of the British Legion, in succession toField-Marshal Earl Haig.—Rugby Radio Service. - 57 words
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Article38 1928-02-29 6 —Reuter. 20,000 PEOPLE RENDERED HOMELESS. Peking, February 28. The Yellow River has broken its banks at Li-tsing-hsien, near its mouth. Eighty villages are inundated and 20,000 people have been rendered homeless. Details are lacking..—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article42 1928-02-29 6 ,—Reuter. REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES. Paris, February 28. The Communist Deputy, Doriot, re ported to be in Moscow, has been sentenced in default to three years* imprisonment and a fine of 3,000 francs for revolutionary activities in China and Indo-China last year.,—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article41 1928-02-29 6 —Rugby Radio Service. MOST SAT T SFACTORY STEADY DECLINE. London, February 28. The latest official return gives the total number of unemployed as 1.136,700. This is 23,072 less than the week before, and 59,359 less than a year ago.—Rugby Radio Service. - 41 words
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Article1407 1928-02-29 6 ONE of the best known landmarks in Penang is the picturesque creeper covered circular gateway with the dilapidated steps behind it, which stands to the left of the road as one approaches the Waterfall Garden?. For generations this graceful structure has been the delight of the artist1,407 words
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Article57 1928-02-29 6 RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE USB disputed. t Ho®® During a P reHm i nar < whetbrf with the object of eB J ab J? t^j oW erB the Ancient Order of H entitled to the exclusive use oi Mark of a “Frothblower, q this order had a member57 words
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Article49 1928-02-29 6 To-day at the Esplanade at o 1’ :11 pidgoO d 1. March The Heroes Betun wi li41 cs 2. Suite Folk Songs guo j 3 y 1. Seventeen oom* 2' My Bonny 3. Folk Songs 3 Fox Trot It All Depends <> < gtraltfl 4 Selection A Waltz49 words
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Obituary107 1928-02-29 6 OBITUARY. RT. REV. WILLIAM BANISTER, BISHOP OF KWANGSI. London,* February 28. The death has occurred of the Rt. Rev. William Banister, Rector of Selham, Sussex, the first Bishop of Kwangsi, who was associated with missionary work in China for 43 years.— Reuter. New York, February 28. Tbe death has occurred107 words
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Article532 1928-02-29 7 ['NIGHTLY MEETING. Clearing Penang-road of Street Stalls. THE fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday. Those present were Mr. G.L. Ham (Pre/ulent), Mr. F. H. Grummitt, Mr Yeoh Cheang Ann, Mr. Lim Eow Thoon, Dr. K. L. Teng, Mr. t M.532 words
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274 1928-02-29 7 ■*COni sQATING EXAMPLES” AT 30s. Ir-sh v, men gp Pri( ]£i ,000/00 annually >n ;dk dockings,” said Mr. F. S. Twigg, r r 'Toni, sneaking at a Publicity Club 1 in Dublin on the possibilities of w industries in the Irish Free State. w274 words
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Article747 1928-02-29 7 PINANG GAZETTES LETTER AND GOVERNMENT POLICY. Minister of Lands and Agriculture Interviewed. In yesterday’s issue, says the Siam Observer cf February 23, we printed a letter which had appeared in the Pinang Gazette over the initials P.R.K., ”on mining in the Southern Provinces, which on the747 words
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Article382 1928-02-29 7 AN ELECTION INCIDENT. Asylum Answer to Hustings Speech. Heckled busbands form the theme of a piquant reminiscence of Sir Bulwer and Lady Lytton, related by Mr. J. R. Fisher, of the Temple. The practice of husband heckling,’ he writes, is not altogether a novelty in electoral382 words
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Article241 1928-02-29 7 CLERK’S STORY OF A SPELL.” Pleading guilty before Mr. J. Mudie, District Judge, Singapore, to a charge of criminal breach of trust, a Eurasian, named G. Orton, said that he misappropriated sums of money while under the spell of certain charros which a tamby worked on him.241 words
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Article138 1928-02-29 7 HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPER TO DISCONTINUE. The Kuokoa one of the most novel newspapers in the world, using just 12 letters of the alphabet, will be discontinued this year. Printed in the native language of Hawaii since 1861, the Kuokoa was with one exception the oldest general newspaper printed in138 words
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Advertisement239 1928-02-29 7 J WHITEAWAYS i 1 f GIVE THE BEST J VALUE F( CASH i > COLONIA SET ALUMINIUM COOKING UTENSILS Cooking Utensils for the -HI kitchen. The set comyjj r prises kettle, milk boiler, saucepan, frying pan, rJV pudding basin, jelly W ax mould, soup laddie, fish slice, strainer and pie239 words
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Article410 1928-02-29 8 Since the Prime Minister made it known, in a manner which did not commend itself unanimously to all the interests concerned/that the whole question of rubber restriction is to be thoroughly investigated by an impartial committee, the rubber ma-ket has developed symptoms of nervousness, which are absolutely410 words
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Article386 1928-02-29 8 The Siamese Minister of Lond and Works has been interviewed by the Siam Observer on the subject of the letter on Mining in Siam which appeared in the Pinang Gazette on February 17. His Excellency admits the statements and agrees with the opinions expressed in the386 words
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Article133 1928-02-29 8 Smoking in bed was the cause of a fire which broke out last night in 31, Penangroad, the residence of Mr. J. Leong Sin Tat, opposite the Cold Storage. The fire brigade received a call at about eleven o’clock and on arrival saw a huge flame on133 words
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Article, Illustration495 1928-02-29 8 George Gadd - No. 63.—510 w Back. by George Gadd. In giving a lesson recently, I told my pupil to go slow back. He looked up and smilingly remarked “Do you think you do that? If that is ynur impression take a look at yourself in a looking glass/* But slow495 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article238 1928-02-29 8 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette} Sir, —You are quite right to urge the Municipal Water Engineer not to rest contented with Batu Ferringhi reservoir but to construct another for increased demands in the future. It is quite clear from the report of the Wat«r Engineer238 words
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Article45 1928-02-29 8 SEPARATE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT BEING FORMED. Kuala Lumpur, February 29. A Traffic Department is being constituted in Selar.gor under Mr. L. A. G. Morries, who is proceeding from Singapore -with picked Malays from the Police Force to form the personnel of the Department.45 words
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Article80 1928-02-29 8 Quah Chooi Seng, a Chinese motor-car driver, was this morning charged before Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police Court, with rash driving in Chulia-street and with having the number plate obscured. He was fined $4O on the first charge and $lO on the second.80 words
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Article164 1928-02-29 8 LACK OF SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERING DISCUSSED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 29. At the Annual Meeting of the ExServices Association last night, the members stood up in silence as a tribute to the hte Field Marshal Ix>rd Haig. Captain Morrell, Vice-Chairman, expressed the opinion that young men164 words
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Article165 1928-02-29 8 ARRIVE AT SINGAPORE FROM PORT SWETTENHAM. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 28. A large number of people gathered al Seletar Air Base at five ocloek a evening to welcome the R. A. Boats. The machines, in whic: Hugh Clifford and members of hisi sta165 words
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Advertisement190 1928-02-29 8 WORTHINGTON’S Per W SPECIAL 6X $32-30 11 pi-t*) PRICES p MS TO CLUBS, 0“ «R Bottles KBI HOTELS, (Including Duty.) ETC. To be obtained from all leading stores and direct from’the SOLE AGENTSt PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in S. S.) PENANG. ALSO AT IPOH SUNGEI PATANI. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<♦♦♦*' MĔDOC (DUKKERS’) I190 words
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Advertisement51 1928-02-29 8 “ID. fe* O. Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. de O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every ether Sunday. < xsxas x s se x=xxcs x ae I “THE j QUEEN OF j' TABLE WATERS.” I ii x Sole Agents I Katz Bros., Ltd.51 words
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Miscellaneous25 1928-02-29 8 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 5.39 a.m. 1.0 a.m. 7.15 p.m. 11.42 p.m. To MORROW. 9.51 a.m. 3.15 a.m. 9.15 p.m. 2.18 p.m.25 words
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Article320 1928-02-29 9 L Reuter. Special Meeting Convened. K RESPONSE to cable from COLONIAL secretary. dutch co operation. gpetial meeting of the Planters’ .Ration of Malaya is to be held l“”>P' ir on Saturday to i/kr a telegram received from C Secretary of Slate for the Unities,L —Reuter. - 320 words
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Article129 1928-02-29 9 dqlij Service, KING AND QUEEN OF AFGHANISTAN. London, February 28. On arrival at Dover on March 13 for r State visit to England, the King atl( Queen of Afghanistan will be wec<'m, j |,y u IG p r i nC e o f Wales, on lfdqlij Service, - 129 words
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Article65 1928-02-29 9 Reuter. STRONG comments by the CORONER. London, February 28. drown-* 1 retnrn n a verdict of death by victim' nK k at t^ean Q ue 8t on the Alcantara wh he Uoroner said that he failed to Rosai y something was not done on the n ship toReuter. - 65 words
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Article87 1928-02-29 9 I Reuter. Rl DE JANEIRO VISITED BY FLOODS. Rio de Janeiro, February £B. lever ft f twelve fatalities following offC ni/ ,0< 8 n Bou thern part rain v' y yesterday, following heavy tnroinJk ponred down from the hill, 8 Greets into torrents.— Reuter. rpi London, FebruaryI—Reuter. - 87 words
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308 1928-02-29 9 .—Rugby Radio Service. NEW CONTROLLING BODY. TO BE TO AIRCRAFT WHAT LLOYD’S IS TO SHIPPING. CANADIAN FLYING CLUBS. The organisers of the new Air* craft International Register are preparing to take over from the Air Ministry the inspection of all privately-owned British Aircraft for the.—Rugby Radio Service. - 308 words
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Article114 1928-02-29 9 Reuter. “THE SAVIOUR OF SHANGHAI” LEAVES FOR HOME. Shanghai, February 28. Five hundred of the Shanghai Defence Force details left for Home in the City of Marseilles this morning. The Saviour of Shanghai,” Colonel W. F. L. Gordon, Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteers, left for Home in. Reuter. - 114 words
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Article89 1928-02-29 9 —Reuter. DECLARED MODERATE BY PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. Washington, February 28. Replying to a deputation of clergymen, urging him to veto the Naval Programme if it passed the House of Representatives, as it would alarm the world. President Coolidge said that the programme was moderate and could not alarm—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article40 1928-02-29 9 Reuter. SPAIN RE-JOINING AT NEXT SESSION. Paris, February 21. It is stated that Spain will return to the League of Nations at the September Session. This follows the reported Franco-Spanish Agreement regarding the administration o* Tangier. Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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Article376 1928-02-29 9 —Reuter. Severe Disciplinary Action. UNPLEASANT PUBLIC DUTY PERFORMED. PRESS COMMENTS. English newspapers commend the promptitude of the Government's action with regard to the Francs Case and the courage and candour of the report. They agree that the punishment of the officials concerned is none toe».—Reuter. - 376 words
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374 1928-02-29 9 Reuter. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. REMOVAL OF BRITISH TROOPS FROM CAIRO. EGYPTIAN SIRDAR Questioned in Parliament as to whether any proposals for the removal of British forces from the neighbourhood of Cairo was under consideration, Sir Austen Chamberlain said he would, at the earliest possible moment, layReuter. - 374 words
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Article106 1928-02-29 9 Reuter. POLICE INJURED DURING RIOTS AND ROWLYISM. Tokyo, February 28. Several police, including two officers, were injured last night when a crowd, estimated at over a thousand, clashed with a strong detachment sent to watch over members of the Proletarian Party. The trouble arose when the police, afterReuter. - 106 words
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Article113 1928-02-29 9 —Reuter. ITALIAN TROOPS IN SENUSSI. Rome, February 28. A series of brilliant military operations, entailing very hard fighting by Italian colonial troops for years, past has resulted in the Italian forces extending their occupation to the edge of the Lybian Desert. Well-armed Arabs fought to the last.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Advertisement39 1928-02-29 9 FERTILISERS. STOCKS HELD SULPHATE OF AMMONIA, NITRATE OF SODA, NITROLIM, CAKEMEALS, BONE MEALS, SUPERPHOSPHATES, BASIC SLAG, FISH, SULFUROPHOSPHATE, POTASH SALTS, ETC., ETC. STANDARD ADCO Synthetic Farmyard Manure. STANDARD FLOWER AND LAWN FERTILISERS. WORM KILLER. Dcrege and Thomas, Ltd., PENANG.39 words
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Advertisement128 1928-02-29 9 Jackdaw of Reims The Wine of Kinas The King of Wines ,1, ■■l—l—l 1 Obtainable Everywhere. AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd., PENANG. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR. I HI J USE a PABCO PAINTS I READY MIXED. Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. For farther particulars. I IXZ— jy— jqp.--128 words
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Feminine Reflections
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Article858 1928-02-29 10 Monday, February 6th: —Going to my Litchcn do this day gain a hint Irvin the doings of my Maid Jane, and this a great -change that it should be so. The same being the using of a brick as an iron stand, an idea she hath gained858 words
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Article445 1928-02-29 10 MOLLIE LITTLE - BY MOLLIE LITTLE. To obtain the prettiest and daintiest effect w’ith a minimum of time and trouble—and material —is the aim of the modern Dorcas. So when she contemplates making a s.et of undies, for instance, she turns her attention to all kinds of labour-saving contrivances, every bit445 words
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Article386 1928-02-29 10 ELIZABETH BARRIE, S.R. N - BY ELIZABETH BARRIE, S.R.N. “I ve got a gorgeous Jacobean bedroom suite confided a friend recently and the bedstead is a dream; but it has cost so much I have had to exchange the mattress that went with it for a cheaper one.” Now’, this was a great386 words
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Article, Illustration104 1928-02-29 10 This dainty evening frock is made of black chiffon and is worn over a slip of pale pink crepe-de-chine. The wide swathed band is of the same material and fastened with a huge buckle of diamante. The pink underslip fills in the deep “V” made by the104 words
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Article508 1928-02-29 10 ROSAMUND - BY ROSAMUND. While oranges and lemons are both cheap and good they should be used freely for domestic and culinary purposes. The uses of a “dash of lemon juice” are almost unending. On steamed or boiled fish it improves its flavour and whiteness /lemon juice, as well508 words
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Article422 1928-02-29 10 PAULINE BOUCHIER - BY PAULINE BOUCHIER. Most children like to usp crockery which has been designed especially for them, and, in the china shops just now, one can find many pretty, new patterns; one manufacturer of delicate china has engaged well-known artists to create appropriate pictures, and is busy producing much422 words
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Article506 1928-02-29 10 POPPY BACOX - BY POPPY BACOX The most definite rem n k about modern weddr ,f!a ke velvets of every varieu 1 place of the sentimental t -r white satin. But them a n changes. inier °m Not so very long ago, a bride s planning her wedding d.e< 4506 words
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Advertisement163 1928-02-29 10 TRIUMPH ‘W’ WINS TOUGHEST TRIAL IN AUSTRALIA. Eclipsing the whole field of 30 other makes and powers iu the CV l Club’s Australian “Scramble,” the Triumph ‘W’ de Luxe, ridden bv won Australia’s most difficult cross-country trial and gained the C. Cup T j It was just the sort of163 words
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2707 1928-02-29 11 Half-Yearly Meeting, Distinctly Encouraging State of Affairs. The following is a report of the NineK cnth Half-Yearly Meeting of the British \orth Borneo (Chartered) Company, held a London on December 20, 1927. The Chairman, Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm, K.C.8., D. 5.0., having called upon the2,707 words
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Article341 1928-02-29 11 Mr. F. Robinson, European Judge and Legal Ad viter, Kedah, has gone on leave. The Bishop of Singapore will make his first official visit to Seremban after Easter. Mr. F. L. Dennis, Assistant Accountant, F. M. 8. Railways, has returned from leave. Mr. J. P. Mead has341 words
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Article31 1928-02-29 11 London Standard (Loose). S. R. Sheet 47f cts per pound= per pl. $63-66 No. 1 Crepe 47i cts per pound—per pl. $63-33 Quiet. {By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.)31 words
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Article34 1928-02-29 11 Rubber Prices. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows: Spot 48c March 48|c April/June 49c July/Sept. 49c Market Quiet.34 words
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Article107 1928-02-29 11 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd. gives the following prices on February 28; London Spot £231.5s Down I.los 3 mos. buying 233.17.6 1.5 s 3 selling 234 1.5 s Local. February 29: Singapore sold 175 tone at $117.50 Penang buyers no sellers at $117.50. Messrs. Boustead Co.— Yesterday’s quotation107 words
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Article41 1928-02-29 11 The output of Tin Bentong No Liability for the month of February was hours 617 piculs 401, yards 78,000. The output of The Ayer Weng (Rahman) Development and Prospecting Co., Ltd. for the month of January was piculs 105.41 words
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119 1928-02-29 11 The agents inform us that the following telegram has been received from the Mine:— ‘‘During February, Dredge worked 313 hours, 70,000 cubic yards, 385 picu s. Time lost 13 days repairs to bucket jigs required whilst working in river.” An action has been commenced119 words
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Advertisement401 1928-02-29 11 fa ft* Until Nature gave them that thin outer coating of enamel to protect them. To keep this intact you must keep it clean and polished. Use powder to polish, of course, just as you would for polishing anything else. But it must be the right powder, one specially prepared401 words
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Article1397 1928-02-29 12 Planting Opinion. MR. J. W. CAMPBELL URGES LOCAL COMMITTEE. That a Malayan committee should be appointed to put forward the case for j bber restriction during the period of i .-•> Home Government’s inquiry, and i hat the policy should be continued aether Dutch co-operation can1,397 words
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Article212 1928-02-29 12 Penang February 29, 1928. Benares Opium p. chest 55.000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 seller;. Mace Pickings 125.00 nom Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom. llOs 95.00 Coeonuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.50 buyers 28/2/28 Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail Shells212 words
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597 1928-02-29 12 Directors’ Report. The following is the Directors’ Report for the year ended December 31, 1927: Dredge No. I.—This plant has continued to run satisfactorily and treated 26| acres of ground for a recovery of .279 catty (5.95 cz.) tin ore per cubic yard. Dredge No597 words
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Article561 1928-02-29 12 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11 a.m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. g g I Shared O <d C 5 X' 2Q OQ OQ OQ c. c. c. S c. Mining. F Bangrin Tin 35/- 36/6 35/- 36/6 Eastern Siam Tin561 words
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Article1133 1928-02-29 12 KENNEDY Co’s SHARE LIST t NAMES. j JI 4 s gl H a 8 RUBBER fDoll&r.J g c 8 c 9 Allenby Rubber Co 2 25 2 50 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 80 2 00 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 25 3 50 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate. 3 30 31,133 words
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Advertisement664 1928-02-29 12 banks, HONGKONG ANO Shan gh banking cor P or ation (UeorporMed in n, wskoog Authorised Capital J«ued and fully paid up t'X H 5/0,000.001 Reserve Funds--Sterling Silver fl 000,004 Liability of Proprietor, Head Office.—HONGKOnq Branches and Agenda. Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Bombav r.i Canton, Colombo, Chefoo Tairen v Sankow, Hongkew, H..r664 words
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Article247 1928-02-29 13 ENGLISHMAN BECOMES THE OWNER Mansion* House With Historic Associations. The historic estate of Culloden near Inverness, closely associated with Jacobite history and traditions, has been purchased by Mr. John G. Murray, a wellknown business man and sportsman, who belongs to Bedfordshire, and who two years ago purchased247 words
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219 1928-02-29 13 RICE REID, WHO HAD SPENT 27 YEARS IN PRISON. The death occurred at his house in Leith last month, of Thomas Rice Reid, who was an associate of “Scotch Jamie,’ the well-known cracksman, who died some time ago. Reid, who was an engineer to trade,219 words
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Article184 1928-02-29 13 £l5O FOR JILTED GIRL. “So far as pen and ink are concerned I think he has made love as warmly as it can be made,” said Mr. Justice Talbot, at Montgomery Assizes, referring to a series of ardent love-letters read in a breach of promise action184 words
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Advertisement357 1928-02-29 13 r— Remington Buck Shot Load I g 6B f° r deer, w6lf or other animals of medium size. A “Nitro Club” case, plenty HO V ;,Af) of power in the powder behind > 12 pellets of buck shot and you have a Remington Game Load V NITRO that cannot be357 words
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Article77 1928-02-29 14 To-day’s Departures. Donggala for Asahan, Paneh, Bagan Si-Api-Api and Bata Bahra. Trang for Asahan. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Stations at:— Penang.—Elephanta, Havre, Hong* peng, Juno, Japanese Prince, Khyber, Lalandia, Nassa, Oldenburg, President van Buren, Ranella. Steel Traveller, Suwa Maru, Tasmania Mara and Texas77 words
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Article588 1928-02-29 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and 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 p.m. Parit588 words
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Advertisement187 1928-02-29 14 The 20-9 HR V§§s>. s@/ CJ'/J' HpHE Crossley Six is a very remarkable car. Amazing K////>/ I Silence! Flashing Acceleration Effortless Power I 3to nearly 70 m.p.h. on top—and the power to stop—just when you will. iIU! ’E 6l sur^ace *how or temporary brilliance, but year Ijlm/ after year of187 words
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Advertisement65 1928-02-29 14 S.S ORDINANCE NO. 197 (LABOUR) AND THE LABOUR CODE, 1923. EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dpputy Controlle* of Labour, Malaya, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the65 words
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Advertisement182 1928-02-29 14 4i I'aaMßEca. zrnwi.. asT&ajj® iy 3KR ft f f yft BABY’S future good health and happiness depends upon your choice of his food in infancy. The right food for your Baby is Glaxo, which has been used to rea k success, fully the children of 5 Royal Nurseries. If there182 words
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Article591 1928-02-29 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, February 29, 1928. Mutton— cte Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb M do 55591 words
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