Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 April 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1928-04-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. Mo. 87 VOL. LKXXVI. TUESDAY 17th APRIL, 1928 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement416 1928-04-17 1 NIKKO STUDIO FOR MODERN ART PHOTOGRAPHS No. 7, North am Road. Telephone No. 579. “BLACK&WHITE" J 'i I Beil’s “Bigsix” Everite s made a name for itself many fesr/jA I I II years ago, by reason of its age 180 I M Corrugated Asbestos-Cement Roof Sheeting W and uniformly high416 words
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Advertisement14 1928-04-17 1 1 ue— s—sa «3— M| TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO 'Phoae 772. 68. BISHOP STREET.14 words
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Article357 1928-04-17 2 IMPORTANCE OF FACTS. Examination Humour. Lord Justice Scrutton attended a recep tion of past and present students of the Law Society, held in the Society s Hail, Chancery-lane, London, recently, and delivered a racy anecdotal address. Speaking of ,early bgal training, he related a story357 words
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Article210 1928-04-17 2 FAMOUS JOCKEY MARRIFD TO TRAINER’S DAUGHTER. Charles Smirke, the wrell known jockey, who served his apprenticeship with Stanley Wootton, and rode last year for the Aga Khan, was married at the Epsom Register Office recently to Alice Marie Hyams, the youngest daughter of Mr. Ge rge Hyams. the210 words
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Advertisement1323 1928-04-17 2 TO LET. NOTICES. Three Newly Erected Shophouses PENANG TURF CLUB. /7 Nob: 13.5, 139 and 139 a Dato Kramat V/ 1 Road. Well fiituatei for business. ~r m V Apply Bex No. 13.5, c/o Pinang Gazette. A Ge eral Meeting of Members of the J) J) \\U 780 JY 41,323 words
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Advertisement95 1928-04-17 2 WM A Yn&v j Hi J I BEM,&nv Coughing at NIGHT For over half a century children throughout the world have been given CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY It relieves a tickling throat, stops night coughs, croup and colds from developing into dangerous forms of influenza or pneumonia. Pleasant to take; it95 words
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Advertisement257 1928-04-17 2 Now you have nothing more to worry about.” But I did so want to feed Baby Cow Gate in all cases wheie myself.” breast feeding is impv.rsble or Yes, yes, that is a very proper insufficient, and J cm as-ure you desire but, in your case you are that it257 words
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Article409 1928-04-17 3 MAGISTRATE’S CLERK OX ITS WEAKNESSES. Sterotyped Testimony. i The value of police* evidence* was dis- cussed by the Street Offences Committee on a statement made by Mr. A. 11. Lieck, chief clerk of the Marlborough-street Police Court. I Mr. Lieck said that one quality of a well-organised409 words
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Advertisement275 1928-04-17 3 i <EI Bteg M^f/ffßw WEBKiil U w'yy <£> v b Let Wincarnis aid Nature in keeping you fit Fitness, the word conjures up a vision of an alert, vigorous, healthy, well-set-up figure, the man or woman we should all like to be Yet not feeling too fit “not quite up275 words
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Advertisement144 1928-04-17 3 /ka lyl jQT THE CHILDREN LIKE THEM. There is no difficulty about adminis-* tering Baby’s o*wn Tablets, the little laxatives specially devised for infants and little children, because they have no drug taste, are pleasant to look at, and can be eaten like sweets. Furthermore they are so mild in144 words
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Advertisement234 1928-04-17 3 JIL vJriTr "if hH 1— I V| W I Uj. ~71 F LumbagotC. Kg I X I *m«. I s HI Those excruciating pains in the back! Do not bungle or lose any time, but attack rheumatism at its root. Take Tablets of ASPIRIN and reinforce their action by rubbing234 words
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Article, Illustration1111 1928-04-17 4 Creations at Notable Paris Gathering. BY A WOMAN CORRESPONDENT. Paris, March 21. Despite the serious challenge of the moU r car the horse still has its us s, and what is more, still holds an unrivalled place in the world of sports and pleasure. Thus, the annual1,111 words
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Advertisement495 1928-04-17 4 Assurance in force over $30,000,000. j: Assets over $8,000,000. S. C. T < The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., jj (Incorporated in Str».t. Settlement.). LO NDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E. C. HEAD OFFICE Winchester Home, Singapore. Agsurance Companie. Act. in every particular. i The C.mp.n,h.. £20.000 with the s495 words
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Article504 1928-04-17 5 Mr. G. B. Linford has been appointed Registrar of Criminals, S. S. and F. M. S. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Ingham, of Batu Gajab, left for Kledang Hill for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Shenton, of Batu Gajah, arc spending a fortnight at504 words
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Article241 1928-04-17 5 NANKING REPRESENTATIVE IN MARSEILLES. Vivacious, pretty, bobbed, wearing short skirts and leving cigarettes, with a magical smile and a reputed ability for being more than a match for the less agile-minded male diplomatists of the Old World, Mies Soume Tcheng has arrived in Marseilles on a241 words
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Advertisement360 1928-04-17 5 I I 4/ i I 4 W I The Bedtime Horror I TV7TITH murderous cunning, the loathsome bsd bug lies in his lair W from daylight to candle-light, only to creep upon his sleeping prey during the still hours of the night. Destroy this dangerous intruder before you fall a360 words
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Advertisement206 1928-04-17 5 r 5! 'S MOTHER’S JOY What greater joy for a mother then to watch her beloved baby growing in health and strength day by day To all mothers unable to feed their babies the choice of a substitute food is of the greatest importance. ,t Lactogen ,> makes the choice206 words
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Article1676 1928-04-17 6 /J7I E NANG businessmen coming into town this morning were half blinded and choked by the dust in Light Street, from King Street down to the Clock Tower. Tais dust was a' its fell work yesterday afternoon; and •why O. C. Watercarts cannot set one of those1,676 words
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Article182 1928-04-17 6 extreme importance.— Rugby Radio Service. To Consider “Royal Oak Enquiry. PARLIAMENTARY STATEMENT. I London, April 16. The Board of the Admiralty met at the Admiralty to-day to consider the Royal Oak case. It is understood that in addition to 1 the official reports of the Courtsextreme importance.—Rugby Radio Service. - 182 words
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Article90 1928-04-17 6 TWENTY THOUSAND MILLWORKERS DOWN TOOLS. Simla, April 16. The officers deputed to enquire into the working of the Eabt Indian railway workshops at Lilloah, have recommend ed a reduction of staff by 2,600 men, spread over a period of twenty months. The Government of India has accepted90 words
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Article84 1928-04-17 6 —Rugby Radio Service. WAHABI FORCES RETIRE FROM FRONTIER. London, April 16. According to the latest reports the combined Wahabi force which was menacing the Iraq frontier has now retired to the summer grazing grounds of its component tribes. The arrangement for a conference between Ibn Saud, the Wahabi—Rugby Radio Service. - 84 words
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Article110 1928-04-17 6 Reuter. New York, April 16. w* v death has occurred of Ellsworth ..ion Statler, the well-known hotel owner and founder of Statler s Restaurants. Reuter. Altoona, April 16. Thirteen guests at the wedding of a wealthy quarryman at Krepachalk Town were incinerated in a fire which destroyedReuter. - 110 words
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Article57 1928-04-17 6 Reuter. MAN BURIED ALIVE FOR 26 HOURS. Sofia, April 16. During the work of clearing the earthquake ruins of the five-storey People’s Bank at Chirpan, the chief-accountant was discovered alive under a mass of masonry which had protected him. He had spent twenty six ht urs underReuter. - 57 words
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Article172 1928-04-17 6 Reuter, giant power NAVIGATION scheme. TO COST $650,000,000. Ottawa, April 17. The Canadian and American Governments have agreed upon a lasis for negotiations in regard t the grandiose power scheme, for developing 3,000 000 horsepower at a total expenditure of 8650,000,000, involving the construction of a 27Reuter, - 172 words
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155 1928-04-17 6 Reuter. BUFFETTED BY SEVERE STORM. London, April 16. Wintry conditions prevail throughout England and heavy falls of snow and sleet have resulted in a depression over Europe. The buffeting received by the Ncrth Polar airship Italia by the storm, as described in a BerlinReuter. - 155 words
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202 1928-04-17 6 PROFITS NEARLY $300,000. The report of the director- I Robinson and Co., I? 1 Jin. 31 last, rov tha year annual g° be presented at, the Sat*’ meettGl? in on I Wext, that the profits 'f'dr? Iyear amount t® $298,207.31, to whichmust be added, the202 words
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Article110 1928-04-17 6 One of the most interesting features of the programme screened at the Theatre Royal week-end programme is the “Empire News Bulletin” and we know that a considerable number of people always eagerly look forward to this film as it keeps one in touch with the world’s affairs, is110 words
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Article144 1928-04-17 6 Reuter. JOINT CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS AND MEN. London, April 16. A further attempt to settle the cotton I industry dispute in regard to hours and wages was made at Manchester to-day when a joint conference was held of representatives of the employers and the Trade Unionists. OneReuter. - 144 words
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Article73 1928-04-17 6 POOR SUPPORT FOR CEYLON TEAM. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 17. The S. C. F. A. beat the Ceylon Barefooted XI at the Stadium by three goals to one. The Ceylon team gave a poor display. They have played six matches in ten days but the tour73 words
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199 1928-04-17 6 “GH1RBI” BEACHED, DISTRESS SIGNAL TO PENANG HARBOUR. The p. s. Ghirbi, one of the Sieamship Company’s fleet of fi uall steamers, carrying an Asiatic captain and a crew of 39, was beached opp^j te Ho land House, Northam-road this morning. The steamer, which is only199 words
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Article183 1928-04-17 6 LIVELY DISCUSSION. Geneva, April 16. There was a somewhat lively two hour’s ditcussion at this morning’s sitting of tbe Opium Conference in regard to the enormous quantities of opium introduced into France and the absence of full information regarding its utilisation. It was stated that fuller183 words
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Article117 1928-04-17 6 Rugby Radio Service. KING QUEEN TO ATTEND FUNERAL. London, April 16. The British Destroyer Tempest wil convey the remains of Lord 1 from Calais to Dover on Wednesday, The coffin will be taken to where the funeral will take place oi day in St. George’s chapel. The serviceRugby Radio Service. - 117 words
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Article91 1928-04-17 6 BENGALI WATCHMAN Sangah Singb, B™ 8 employed by the Penang g this morning charged bpf< > re ‘c o arhKing in the Penang Pohce Ayah with the murder of an )nt employed at the Nippon Hotel, nine o’clock last night. ortZ ,n3ed and It is understood91 words
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58 1928-04-17 6 DECREASED RECEIPTS(From Our Own Correspondents) Si At the St. recei ptr parochial meeting yesterday coBJ for 1927 showed a decrease pared with 1926. incr< :i3e The expenditure showed p riefltB of $1,500. The necessity for t ye ar was exemplified during pioce» B4ll when tbe58 words
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Article75 1928-04-17 7 YESTERDAY’S MATCHES. Sheffield Utd. Win At Sunderland. London, April 16. The results of matches played in the English and Scottish Leagues yesterday are as follows DIVISION 1. Sheffield U. 5 Sunderland 1 DIVISION 2. Clapton 0. 2 Oldham A. 0 Hull C. 0 Manchester C. 075 words
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Article109 1928-04-17 7 EPWORTH LEAGUE DEFEATED BY POLICE. The Epworth League put up a fine fight against the Police XI on the Pataniroad ground jeeterday and were somewhat unlucky to lose by one goal to nil. At half time the sc «re sheet was blank but the Police inside-left scored109 words
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Article51 1928-04-17 7 UNITED INDIAN XI TO MEET P. C. C. The following players will represent the U. I. XI in the League Soccer Match against the P. C. C. on Thursday: Nathan; Gopal Krishnan and Abdul Yahaya, and Kader Mastan Meenah, Ismail, Abdul Rahman, P. K. T. Paul and51 words
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Article191 1928-04-17 7 HIS GREAT WORK FOR RUGBY IN MIDLANDS. The news of toe death of Mr. T. H. Crumbie, of Leicester, although not unexpected, has come as a severe blow to Rugby Union men throughout the country who had the privilege of knowing a rather wenderful personality. “Tom” Crumbie,191 words
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Article116 1928-04-17 7 Parades week-ending Sunday Aprilj 29: Penang. Monday 23rd “A” Company 7.00 p.m. Eurasian 5.30 p.m. Tuesday 24th “A” Company 7.00 p.m. M (L. Gun Class) 7.00 p.m. Signal Section 5.30 p.m. Band 5.30 p.m. Wednesday 25th “A Company 7,00 p.m. >» (Recruits) 5.30 p.m. Malay Coy., 5.30 p.m.116 words
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Article316 1928-04-17 7 STRUGGLE WITH ARMED DACOIT. Outlaw Held After Desperate Fight. A thrilling struggle between a police constable and an armed man he believed to be a notorious dacoit, in the course of which the former was mortally wounded, occurred on the bridge over the river Jumna near Delhi316 words
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Article250 1928-04-17 7 SUBMARINE CHASERS FOR A FOREIGN POWER. A number of formidable, high-powered motor-boats are being built at Hampton-on-Thames fora foreign Power, the name of which cannot be disclosed. Details of these “mystery bo: ts were given by a member of Messrs. John I. Thornycroft’s, the builders. He explained250 words
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Article123 1928-04-17 7 Penang, April 17, 1928. (By Courtesy of The Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 23/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/3 7/8 3 Credit 2/4 1/4 3 k Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank 153 Y 3 days’sight Private 156 o Bombay Demand Bank 153£ g Madras Demand Bank 153|123 words
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Advertisement303 1928-04-17 7 J napier johnstones J iN.JCLUBri I WHISKY JSk First in j I the East in 1J45 J and first t a ever since CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. Ltd. Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and r* Federated Malay States. "Incorporated under the Companies ordinance» of Hong Kong,” Incorporated in Shanghai.” > Jj303 words
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Advertisement614 1928-04-17 7 New Advertisements. notices. ra to let. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co. N. L. Bungalow in good locality. Rent $ll5/- Entry middle of June. Furniture LOST SCRIP, value $950/- including piano must be taken over. Apply Box No. 141 c/o VT t n Pinang Gazette, N ,ce «hereby giver, that the614 words
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Article511 1928-04-17 8 We have it on the authority of the Malay Mail that Mr. Ormsby-Gore has repudiated the report of his remarks at Ipoh which was published in the Times of Malaya, to this extent that he denies that he mentioned the name of Mr. Eric Miller and that511 words
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Article40 1928-04-17 8 Rubber Prices. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follow Spot 301 c May/June 30tc July/Sept. 30|c July/Sept. 29c Market Easier. London Stocks increased 207 tons.40 words
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Article54 1928-04-17 8 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Leach Street, enany, reports that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day Good F. A. Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $3B to s3B| FA.Q. do 36 37 Low F.A.Q. do 33 35 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 24 30 Lump Scrap 15 2054 words
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Article144 1928-04-17 8 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices on April 16: London Spot £231.10s Up £l.ss 3 mos. buying 232.7.6 1.7.6 3 selling 232.10 s 1.5 s Local. April 17: Singapore sold 100 tons at sll9} Penang buyers no sellers at sll9}. Messrs. Boustead Co.— 14th April:144 words
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Article131 1928-04-17 8 The homeward mail by the s.s. Mongolia closes at 5-30 p.m. on Saturday, the 21st instant. The P. &O. Malwa with mails despatched from London on March 29 is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Thursday, the 19th instant. The s.s. Kelantan will now leave Penang131 words
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Article1563 1928-04-17 8 fNotable libraries Sold. D’Annunzio’s National Edition. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) London, March 22. The national edition of his works, which has called down on Signor d’Annunzio’s head the condemnation of the Vatican, is without any exact parallel. There was, however, something like it in Goethe’s old age, when1,563 words
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Advertisement161 1928-04-17 8 I ESTATE I MANAGERS I WEED THE WASTE g BE I FAIR TO II YOURSELVES. Get all the credit II due I to I y° u I All Experts buy g 0 by Comparison. “WE DO YOU SHOULD.” Weed the waste —Use the savings on the ♦J weedings. Buy by161 words
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Advertisement47 1928-04-17 8 “E. O. Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. de O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every ether Sunday. («xMxmxaixMxnixAxo I T I x lry X THE HI NATURAL I MINERAL WATER. I > Agents S x Katz Bros., Ltd. j I sxaixßxasx*axsKXCKxM>47 words
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Miscellaneous24 1928-04-17 8 TIDE TABLES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.55 a.m. 4.43 a.m. 10.56 p.m. 5.13 p.m. To-morrow. 11.31 a.m. 5.24 a.m. 11.36 p.m. 553 p.m.24 words
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Mr. Ormsby-Gore’s Belated Denial.
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139 1928-04-17 9 Vital Mistake. Reference To Wrecking Of Stevenson Scheme. Unprepared Remarks. A week after making his speech at Ipoh Mr. Ormsby-Gore has seen Pit to issue a belated and lengthy denial ot the statements which were attributed to him in the Press. lie would have139 words
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Article855 1928-04-17 9 CONFIDENTIAL EVIDENCE. Singapore, April 16. Mr. Ormsby-Gore interviewed at Kuala Lumpur repudiated portions of the published version of his Ipoh speech on April 10. lie said he stated on that occasion that he was quite unaware of the considerations leading to the announcement of the British855 words
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Article703 1928-04-17 9 AUTHORISED STATEMENT. Kuala Lumpur, April 16. The full report of the “denial,” as published by the “Malay Mail,” is as follows “We had on Saturday afternoon the advantage of an informal interview with the Kt. Hon’ble Major W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore. M.P., Under Secretary of703 words
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135 1928-04-17 9 WILL DUTCH CO-OPERATE IN RESTRICTION —Rugby Radio Service. IMPORTANT LONDON CONFERENCE. BELIEVED ARRANGEMENT WILL BE REACHED. INFORMAL MEETING. Seven British and seven Dutch rubber producers met at an informal private conference in London yesterday, as a result of which it is believed that some kind of arrangement may be reached—Rugby Radio Service. - 135 words
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Article35 1928-04-17 9 —Reuter. 5,329 PERSONS KILLED AT HOME IN 1927. London, April 16. The official return of street accidents in Great Brita’n during 1927 shows that 5,329 persons were killed and 148,000 injured—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article400 1928-04-17 9 —Reuter. Fog, Hail And Snow. WHEN THF. COMPASS BEGAN TO FAIL. LITTLE FUEL LEFT. A land, line message from th&crew of the German aeroplane Breixen tells something of their experiences crossing the Atlantic. Conditions were favourable at the start of the flight, but after thirty hours,—Reuter. - 400 words
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Advertisement43 1928-04-17 9 PERFECT REFRIGERATION BY ELECTRICITY. Science has achieved it—a perfected system which keeps even the most perishable food sweet and fresh for days. It is called— KELVINATOR The oldest Domestic Electric Refrigeration. Write for free instructive booklets. FRANKEL BROS.. 16, Bishop Street, Penang. I43 words
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Advertisement318 1928-04-17 9 'I ANNUAL CASH I Clearapee £>a\e 1 LAST THREE DAYS. 1 MONDAY, APRIL 16th TUESDAY, 17th i WEDNESDAY, 18th All Remnants and Oddments at Half Price. Must be cleared. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd., I (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR. 5* ;i Doulatram’s Great Reduction Sale. I We have318 words
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Miscellaneous26 1928-04-17 9 To-night and till Wednesday 18th 9 at 9 p.m. Bebe Daniels IN “WILD WILD SUSAN” RUPERT HUGHES’ TRUE 45 STEEL And “FIGHTING HEARTS” at 7-30 p.m.26 words
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Article2078 1928-04-17 10 Satisfactory Progress. Industry and Government Inquiry. —Financial News. 2 The second annual general meeting of Centr.l Johore Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on March 16 at Winchester Hous', Old Broadstreet, E. C., Mr. M. Maude, the chairman of the company, presiding. Mr. V. R. Mitthews, A.C.A.,.—Financial News. 2 - 2,078 words
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Article63 1928-04-17 10 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, April 16. Paris, 124 New York, 4.881 Brussels, 34.95 Geneva, 25.33 Amsterdam, 12.101 Milan, 92.50; Berlin, 20.42; Stockholm, 18.18; Copenhagen, 18.20 Oslo, 18.26 i Vienna, 34.72$ Prague, 164|; Helsingfors, 194 Madrid, 29.04| Lisbon, 2i Athens, 372| Bucharest, 780|; Rio, 5H Buenos Aires, 47H Bombay,(Rugby Radio Service.) - 63 words
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Article216 1928-04-17 10 Penang, April 17, 1928. Bgn-are? Opium p. cheat $5.000.00 nom Cloves 70.00 nom Gold leaf 72.00 seller Mace Pickings 125.00 nom Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom 110 s 95.00 Coconuts par 1,00) 50.00 nom ».s on Copra Sundriel $11.55 sales 15/4 28 Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.60 Grean216 words
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Article1116 1928-04-17 10 KENNEDY Co's SHARE LIST. names. I I ca a? H RUBBER [Dollar.] c S c 8 Allenby Rubber Co Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 25 1 50 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 75 3 00 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 2 60 2 80 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 50 60 Ayer Molek1,116 words
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Advertisement345 1928-04-17 10 Jl 4;; ir *A B- when packed golden Virginia, carejgj fully selected and skilfully blended by the famous London z firm of Marcovitch, gives to “BLACK WHITE” Cigar, ettes their superb flavour and aroma. Ihe Mareovitch Vacuum tin keeps these fine qualities intact; air is absolutely prevented from getting to345 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article340 1928-04-17 11 (To The Editor of the Pinang Gazette.) Sir,—lt was highly interesting tome to t ad your leader on the above subject in ],gt night’s issue of the Pinang Gazette. One cannot understand the mentality of the Traffic Inspector in refusing to receive a report at his house340 words
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Article350 1928-04-17 11 Sir,—l am surprised to see fyasw Ticket's tetter in your last night’s isStitj I 01 the above subject accusing me of pVibetatementH in my letter of 13 h, Season Ticket's statement t—“ The fact is that the youttg woman in question arrived as the launch was ab<350 words
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Article241 1928-04-17 11 Mohamedan Spectator is very ../T 1 8 1 in saying The C.A.D.A., stout a tierce ”as in the history of footbdl tn P^ a n f °f the size of a team has quitV n b eard of The C.A.D.A. is an ordinary team, it can never F-C’.C.241 words
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Article220 1928-04-17 11 Sir, —Referring to Common Sense's letter appearing in the Sunday Gazette of April 15, he is entirely wrong in sup porting the trolley bus and live wire project if the pavement from the Clock Tower to the Convent is added to the present road by covering220 words
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Article228 1928-04-17 11 CEYLON DRESS COMPARED WITH THAT OF SINGAPORE. Mr. Horace Bleacheley has recorded his travels in Southern Asia in a book published last month in London. He has a reference to the shorts question. The Galle Face Hotel possesses a splendid ballroom, but its dances are not the228 words
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Article292 1928-04-17 11 The time of the commencement of the band performance on the Esplanade on Thursday, April 19 is 6.30 p.m. and not 8 p.m. as stated. The commissioning of the five new 10,000-ton cruisers on the China Station will accent a difficulty that has been becoming scute in naval292 words
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Article1157 1928-04-17 11 EFFECTING ECONOMIES. European Assistant To Be Discharged. The tenth annual general meeting of the Bassett Robber Company Limited was held at the Registered Office, Messrs. Boustead Company, Lmited, 1, Weld Qiuy, Penang, to-day. Mr. J. CrabbWatt presided and others present were Mr. H. O. and Mr.1,157 words
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Article36 1928-04-17 11 London Standard Loose. S. R. Sheet 301 cts per pound per pl.=s4l/No. 1 Crepe 31 cts per pound per pl.=s4l/33 Quiet. London Bfd New York 17f cts. (gold) (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.)36 words
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Article488 1928-04-17 11 The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd., for the half month of April was hours run No. 1 dredge 305, No. 2 dredge 180, cubic yards treated 61,000, total piculs 360.96, nett value $24,418.73. Salvage operations on No. 2 Dredge are well under way and progressing satisfactorily.488 words
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Article1274 1928-04-17 11 SUCCESSFUL YEAR. Facing The Future With Equanimity. I The nineteenth annual general meeting of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Company, Limited was held at the Registered office, Messrs. Boustead and Company, Limited No. 1, Weld Quay, Penang, to-day. Mr. J. Crabb-Watt presided and those* present I1,274 words
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Advertisement176 1928-04-17 11 I. Foods I Made from the purest milk of cows pastured in the home counties, the ‘Allenburys’ Foods are as easily digested as mother’s milk. They are B germ free and are simply ra and quickly made by the adg dition of boiling water only. g Milk Food No. 1176 words
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Article973 1928-04-17 12 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Penang, April 16. Our report was not issued last week owing to the intervention of the Easter Holidays. The Share Market during the ten days under review was notable for the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 4th instant that Restriction would be973 words
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Article554 1928-04-17 12 RUBBER DESPONDENT. Playing For Safety. Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, reported on Monday as follows:—The rubber commodity market has continued in a state of despondency. In London sellers predominated but the volume of business has not been very big as both buyers and sellers554 words
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Article143 1928-04-17 12 1 V > The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11 a.m. to-day Yesterday. To-day. E 2 Shares. jg p p ffl 02 ffi GO c. Sc. c. S c. Mining. AyerWengß. .1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10 Bangrin Tin 39/- 40/- 39/-143 words
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Article93 1928-04-17 12 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list: Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. B. Padang .52 .54 Bangrin 39/3 39/9 Hand Yai 19/6 20/Hitam .98 1.00 K. Kamunting 25/6 26/6 Kinta Tm Dredging 1.45 1.50 ex Klang River 3.45 3.50 Kuchai Ord. 1.8093 words
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Article69 1928-04-17 12 The following are our latest quotations for to day Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. B. Padangs .50 Batu Caves 1.30 1.35 Hong Fatts .62| .65 Idris 14/9 15/6 Jelapangs 27/3 28/3 Kuchais (Ord) 1.80 1.85 Kuvohs .85 .87| Laruts 17/3 17/9 M. Consols. 1.00 1.02| Norths 1.05 1.07 i69 words
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Article81 1928-04-17 12 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellei s. Tins. Norths 1.06 108 Rahmans 1.52| 1.57 i Kamuntings 18/- 18'6 B. Padangs .51 .53 Kintas 1.44 ex 1.49 ex Hong Fatts .67 .69 Takuapas 31/6 32/6 Laruts 17/- 17/3 Penawats .77 .80 Taipings 1.12| Hitams81 words
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Article81 1928-04-17 12 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Mining. Buyers. Sellers. Bangrins 39/3 40/Hitams .97| 100 Hong Fatts .60 .62| Haad Yais 20/- 20 6 Kuyohs .82| .87| Kuchais 178 1.82| Kents 4/3 4/9 Kampongs 25/- 27/- ex Laruts 17/- 17/6 Mambaus 1.25 1.30 Norths 1.05 1.0781 words
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Article2170 1928-04-17 13 To Know Malaya—Go into a Club: Some Samples of the “Inmates.” Provocative Personalities. IT’S a great life if you don’t weaken. That I know, is not original, but it isn’t patented. And life can be as great in Malaya as anywhere else —greater. perhaps, if you know how2,170 words
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Article125 1928-04-17 14 To-day’s Departures. van Heemekerk for S ngapore. Swaerdecroon for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olt-hieh, West Coatt Sumatra and Padang. Kuala for (Deli). Klsng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Silverbelle for C jl< mbo, Suez, New York Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Santhia for Calcutta. Svale for Singapcr H125 words
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Article602 1928-04-17 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States. Malacca, Johofe 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 Parit Buntar,602 words
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Article199 1928-04-17 14 LARGE NUMBERS UNEMPLOYED. A record of successful efforts to relieve distress among ex-officers, their wives, widows, and dependents is embodied in the eighth annual report of the Officers’ Benevolent Department of the British Legion (incorporated under Royal charter as the Officers’ Association) which covers the nine months ended199 words
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Advertisement251 1928-04-17 14 BA TOILET DISCOVERY EVERY WOMAN NEEDS Veet offers the first really satisfactory solution to the perplexing problem of getting rid of disfiguring growths of hair. Women need no longer be slaves to the razor, which only makes the hair grow faster and thicker. Old-fashioned and objectionable depilatories may now be251 words
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Advertisement347 1928-04-17 14 Now and for all time. Few peop’e realise the put which 4711 ban de Cologne pLy< in every h condition of our daily life, baucemthi morning toilet leaves one with that O U refreshing sense of c’eanlinf ss and well- fl R b.ing that acts like a charm against the347 words
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Article601 1928-04-17 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, April 17, J 928. 1* UTTON J ctB Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head heep or goat M each 1.00 Liver with heart 4 lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55601 words
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Advertisement843 1928-04-17 15 COX &> KINGS banking corporation. (AGENTS) LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) Head Office 13, Regent Street, London, S. W. 1. jO iborueJ capital mow,*» Take charge of Eastern Kit at their n( j fully paid U P $20,009,993 Fnn.l..- PORT SAID BRANCH £9,099,90« ,'Jer *****0,000 have it laundered and ready for843 words
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Advertisement71 1928-04-17 15 t HUTTON’S I “PINEAPPLE” J IHAMS and j i BACON j are the best Special quotations to Dealers on application. Singapore Cold Storage Company, Limited, I PENANG. J 1 M' PIPING and j FITTINGS I 1 I OF ALL DESCRIPTION 1— I I 1 COBB and Co., IPOH. fl u71 words
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Advertisement1330 1928-04-17 16 1 Hill THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. I nnT.TJHL 'INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANGWEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENTPROMETHEUS April 20 London, Rotterdam and H-imburg. wJa£»» SARPEDON April 26 L»n ion, Rotterdam an 1 G g AN n ATITOT YCTTS Mav 4 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. AND ’CAT CHAS May 10 London,1,330 words
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Advertisement598 1928-04-17 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co. under Sailings of steamers of the Briti* contract with His Majesty’s Govern- India S. N. Co., Ltd. ment, London and Far East Mail Service. (Incorporated in England j Outwards598 words
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