Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 November 1928

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY. No, 270. VOL. LXXXVI. THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER, 1928. PRIOR 10 GENTS.
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    PARIS FASHION NOtES.
    1150 3 Noise In Ihe Gay City. BUT NO ONE FIELDS IT. (By a Woman Correspondent,) Paris, October 24. Paris is intoxieatinply gay at th* present moment, It is also very noisy. Indeed, the noise in the streets when every mot< r h rn begins to Loot is indescribable.
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    ELECTRIFIED CRANE.
    431 3 LEAK FROM 8.8. C. AERIAL. Lamps Lighted and Petro! Fired. At a time when scientists are striving to make the broadcasting of electric light and power an economic possibility, a London crane has been accidentally elec trifled by an aerial of the B. B. C. So powerful was
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    MR. LL. GEORGE AND LORD MORLEY.
    615 4 CABINET DISPUTE DENIED, “A Distortion of The Facts.” Mr. L’oyd George replied to certain passages in the late Viscount Morley’s Memorandum on Resignation,” published in Tvhich he gave his reasons for leaving the Liberal Cabinet on the outbreak of war with Germany. Mr. Lloyd
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    CENSORSHIP OF BOOKS.
    151 4 SEVERAL VOLUMES DESTROYED. Archbishop’s Methods Criticised, Warm criticism of the methods of working the new censorship of books was raised at the County of Galway Libraries C< mmittee, when it was revealed that books by Arnold Bennett and Victor Hugo had been destroyed and Shaw’s works placed
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    PUBLIC HEALTH IN INDIA.
    556 5 MALAYA’S PROBLEMS. Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops On His Recent Tour. The Hon. Dr. A. L. Hoops, P. C. M. 0., Straits Settlements, is much to be congratulated on the performance of a very difficult task. In the space of 80 pages he has given a
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    BOY SPIRITUALIST'S FATE
    246 5 STORY OF MEDIUM’S IPREDICTION. A remarkable statement about a youth’s interest in spiritualism made at an inquest at Birtley, Durham, on Thomas William Kennair. aged 18, caused the coroner to adjourn the inquiry for corroborative evidence. The youth was found decapitated on the railway line. Robert Kennair
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    By the Way.
    1527 6 <Jf N CRITICISING our municipal comg mitsioners we are actuated by the best motives. Thia morning, at 9 o’clock, its workmen were filling in a trench acros* the Street with tbe result that the traffic both ways w 8 obstructed or diverted in a busy s’reet at
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    THE MAILS.
    60 6 The homeward mail by the s.s Ellenga closes at 6 p.m. to*morrow. The B. I. Rajula with mails despatched from London on November 1 is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. to-morrow. The well known Chinese Physician Mr. Khaw Boay Chuan is leaving to day by the
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    THE KING SUFFERING FROM A COLD.
    82 6 Reuter. No Cause For Anxiety. London, November 21. His Majesty the King is suffering from a slight cold and has a little fever. Later. A bulletin, signed by Sir Stanley Hewitt and Lord Dawson states that His Majesty has contracted a cold and is
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    WAGES PAID IN EUROPEAN CAPITAL.
    107 6 Rugby Radio Service, LABOUR OFFICE FIGURES. L.ondon, November 21. The International Libonr Offi?e baa compiled index numbers of real wages in the various European cipitals. The figure for Moscow is calculated upon information received from the Scientific Bureau of the People’s Commissariat of Labour and
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    NEWS IN BRIEF.
    244 6 —Reuter. IRISH LEGATION IN BERLIN. Beran, November 21. The Government has approved the Irish Free State Government’s request for the establishment of an Irish Legation in Berlin. Reuter. Malta, November 21. The Neuralra has disembarked the 2nd Bul lion < f the Staffordshire Regiment for garrison duty
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    PENANG ASSIZE COURT.
    1014 6 Jury’s Rider. MEI ICAI. AUTHORITIES AND OBSERVED PRISONERS. MORE ATTENTION NEEDED. AFTER a short retirement the special jury accepted the plea of insanity put forward by Mr. J. B. M. Wilson, on behalf of Lok Gap Hoi, who was charged with the murder of Tan Sock Jee
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    A THOROUGHLY BAD WOMAN.
    292 6 SINGAPORE ASSIZES. Two Little Girls Kidnapped. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 22. At the Assizes yesterday a Chinese woman was charged with kidnapping two little girls, and also with trafficking. The little girlr, giving evidence, said that a woman and a man called their names
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      HIRE BUS NUISANCE.
      156 6 (To the Editor of the Pinanq Gazette) Sir, —Inspector Matthews is taking energetic step? to put the Traffic Department in an efficient condition. But it is regrettable that tbe hire car and bus nuisance las not vet drawn his attention. Of late, the M gazine Jnnction has
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    PENANG POLICE COURT.
    81 6 ALLEGED POSSESSION OF SEDITIOUS LITERATURE. The preliminary enquiry into the case in which Tan Kee Man, a Hylarr, i? charged with being in possession of sedi tious literature, was held by Mr. J. Calder, at tbe Penang Police Court, this morning. It was stated that the aeons
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    “RED” ACTIVITIES IN CHINA.
    219 6 12,000 people are homeless.— British United Press. 3,400 REPORTED KILLED IN RAID. Hankow, November 21. Communist activity in Central China in the last two months has resulted in the setting up of a number of Soviets in the interior towns and cities, an I leading foreigners
    12,000 people are homeless.— British United Press.  -  219 words
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    HERE JULIET IS A MAN.
    124 6 playing women’s roles. B/dish L nited Press. CHINESE WOME>J WANT TO ACT IN MEN’S COMPANIES. Peking, November 21. Actors and actresses here have petitioned the Nationalist Government for permifsion to play together in Ihking theatrefe They point ont that in Shanghai and Tientsin, actors and
    playing women’s roles.— B/dish L nited Press.  -  124 words
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    SOLDIER’S PAY NOT A WAGE.
    96 6 I. —British Und d DEFENCE TO CLAIM BY FORMER Canadian soldier. Toronto, November 21. The cLim th j .t the pay of a soldier is simply a gratuity which carries with it no legal obligation was the defence produced by the lawyer ac ing .for
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    CUT OUI BATHS AND SAVE INDUSTRY.
    129 6 fore the citizens must choose e jobs and their baths. Press. “LOSE YOUR MORNING B\TH OR YOUR JOB.” Barmen, (Prussia) November 21. The suggestion that the c:t /u,)9 Barmen, which is suffering from a c 1 shortage of water, should go wn n morning
    fore the citizens must choose e jobs and their baths. ' Press.  -  129 words
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    NEW CHIEF OF LONDON C.I.D.
    80 6 Biuuy Rugby Radio Serv SIR WYNDHAM CHILD.o SUCCESSOR. London, November 21. Mr. Trevor Bigham. Aw mibsioner of the Metropol' a in future assume the ntr nt in Criminal Investigation Dep* place of Sir Wyndham Child?, wq signed recently. n P nuty CornMr. Norman Kendal, P
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    613 7 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. M. Robson left England last month for France. Mr. R.E. Ince, of King Edward VII School Taiping, who has been ill I° r a long time, has sailed for Home on furlough. Mr. F. T. Tree, M. C. S., has arrived in
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    POPPY DAY FUND.
    94 7 The Hon. Treasurers acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions:— Previnuslv acknowledged $6,543.02 The Old Frees’ Association 10.00 Malay Vernacular School 342.83 Fitzserald Memorial Church 14.13 St. Paul’s School, Rnkit Tengah 10.00 Ong Kongs’’, Sam Huai Tong 2.00 Ceylore’e Community of Penar g 82.00 Mrs. Jacques 10.00 St.
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      245 7 WHITEAWAYS FOR CHINA WARE Li ../-Ml' Sheba Dinner ware each Lhateau-Vigo Dinner ware Ivanhoe Dinner ware each set comprises of ‘3O pieces each set comprises of o 0 se f comprises of 30 pieces for for six persons. Pi§- C s f° r six persons. six p ersons> $32.50 s
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    PENALISING THE MOTORIST.
    525 8 Some months ago, when it became definitely known that the Straits Settlements Government bad decided to take a leaf out of Mr. Winston Churchill’s book and tax motor vehicles on a horse power basis, the Pinang Gazette made a vigorous protest. Since then, several of our numerous
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    AMENITIES IN BANCO.
    552 8 Mr. Justice Thorne has introduced the Federated Malay States to a pleasing custom which has been observed for very many years in Courts of Justice throughout the civilised world, particularly in England and in some of the British colonies, namely of inviting distinguished guests or foreigners, anxi
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    Our London Letter.
    1428 8 Anniversary Of Trafalgar. General Trotter’s Illness. (From Oar Own Correspondent). London, October 25. There is general regret that General Trotter, the Groom-in-Waiting to the Prince of Wales, has to return Home owing to heart attacks. It must be a great blow to him to have to sacrifice
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      99 8 “E). O.” Christinas and New Year Festivities. X’MAS EVE. Monday, 24th December, X’mas Dinner and Dance $5. X’mas Crackers. X’MAS NIGHT. Tuesday, 25th December Orchestral Concert 9-30 D.m. BOXING DAY. Wednesday, 26th December. Carnival Dinner and Dancing till 1-45 a. m. $5. Latest Novelties from Paris and London. NEW YEAR
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      45 8 U i iJi //1. “Still got the eanie Btr “Tee, it was Spring when tne p eaught 'me "-Der■ Bering TIDE TABLES. Tow Water. High Water. LCVI To-day. i Q 9 a.m. 7.51 ?.m. 1,5 2.10 P.®« 9.08 p.m. TO-MORBOVV. o 11 a.m. 954 p.m-
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  • Parliament And Imperial Telegraphs Bill.
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      SERVICES AFFECTED BY WIRELESS.
      538 9 Passes Second Reading. MacDonald Alleges Government Has Abused Their Trust. Public Utility Service. Sir Herbert Samuel, moving the second reading of the Imperial Telegraphs Bill in the House of Commons said that the partner Governments icer<'satisfied that the price was entirely adequate. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, moving
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      HOUSE OF LORDS AND SAFEGUARDING.
      221 9 —Rugby Radio Service. DEMAND FOR EXPLANATION. Loudon, November 21. Lord Arnold in the House of Lords raised the question of Safeguarding Duties and moved a resolution demanding from the Government a clear and unequivocal declaration of its programme in this respect. The Earl of Plymouth,
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    AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH.
    113 9 Po h r c leB for 7 tadio ‘Service. ESTABLISHMENT of imperial bureaux. The London, November 21. Sup’-rvi/ 81 meeting of the Financial accord-»-' ?ry Lommittee, appointed in the recommendations of '««■o in r 'l9^ l ric ai al «on Uient ta consider the establish-corrr-nn/, i urt^er imperial
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    SIGNALMAN CHARGED.
    41 9 Reuter. ALLEGED CULPABLE NEGLECT OF DUTY. London, November 21. Railway-Signalman James Gray was chargod at the Glasgow Sheriff’s-Court today with culpable neglect of duty in connection with the collision in the Queer-street Tunnel. He wis remanded on bail. Reuter.
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    FAKED EXAMINATION PAPERS AT MANILA.
    295 9 British United Press. COURT OFFICIALS INVOLVED. “QUACK” LAWYERS SENT TO PRISON. COPIES OF QUESTIONS. Bribery, falsification of docu ments, and other irregularities, are charged in connection with the annual bar examination from 1925 onwards, creating one of the most spectacular official scandals in the history
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    UNSATISFACTORY DISCIPLINE.
    92 9 .—Reuter. FIRST OFFICER AND LOSS OF THE VESTRIS.” New York, November 21. At the resumed enquiry into the Lss of the Vestris, Mr. Tuttle expressed his intention of adopting the suggestions made by Captain Me Conkey, the British Assessor, with a view to throwing light on the disaster.
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    CHINESE BANKS RAIDED.
    89 9 Reuter. TILLS RIFLED. Nanking, November 21. Two leading Chinese banks, situated in the busy shopping distric e, have been the victims of daring daylight robberies. A gang drove up in a motorcar and entered the bank, some covering the staff with revolvers, while others rifled the tills,
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    STAPLES UNLUCKY.
    43 9 Reuter. STILL SUFFERING FROM LUMBAGO. Sydney, November 22. Sam Staples, the Notts bowler, who has been suffering from lumbago has not made the expected recovery and is therefore returning to England at his own request. He leaves Australia on November 27.
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    ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT.
    262 9 —British United Ptess. Stupid Shanghai Proposal. WOODEN CAGES FOR UNPATRIOTIC MERCHANTS. £2,0C0 FOR RELEASE. Although cooler heads are opposed to it, the suggestion has been made at a meeting hereof the Anti-Japanese Boycott Association that Chinese merchants found guilty of dealing in Japanese goods shall be imprisoned in
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    PROPOSED MERGER OF MOTORCAR FIRMS.
    113 9 —P.ugby Radio Service. HUMBER—HILT MAN—COMMER. London, November 21. Details are published of the merger which is proposed of the three motor manufacturing firms of Humber, Hillman and Commer Cars. The first two are engaged in the production of motor cars and their factories are near
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    AIR TRANSPORT FOR THE RAILWAYS.
    107 9 Rugby Radio Service, APPLICATION FOR POWERS. London, November 21. In order to be prepared for future developments in the use of air transport, the railway companies have given notice of their intention to apply to Parliament for powers to con luct air services. It is
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      1 9 Aoranges
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      125 9 Christmas Presents FOR Friends Home. WE GUARANTEE CHRISTMAS DELIVERY OF ALL ORDERS THAT REACH US BY THE I First Post on Friday 23rd. inst. YOU MAY SEND “Johnnie Walker” Whisky Christinas Hampers H& B s Wines Spirits Ceylon and Indian Teas Manila Cigars Chocolates Confectionery State Express Cigarettes York Cut
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      40 9 TO-NIGHT AND TILL SUNDAY, 25th. FIKST NATIONAL Presents BILLIE DOVE (The Screen’s Most Charming Star) with LLOYD HUGHES in “AMERICAN v I ->.<•••< I fZ. < L X' x U. i ri 1 y ww BEAUTY” Supported by CHARLES MURRAY in “MIKE.”
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    KING AMANULLAH’S REFORMS.
    982 10 KING AM ANULLAH’S REFORMS. “HARDLY ANY OPPOSITION.” Minister-Designate's Eulogy. “The much talked-of opposition to the introduction of reforms in Afghanistan is not deep-rooted, and the heart of the Afgham nation is sound and loyal to their King,” was the opinion expressed by Syed Qasim Khan, Afghan ConsulGeneral in India, in
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      346 10 To take Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE is to take a new lease of life From all first-class Chemists Wine Merchantsand African Eastern Trade Corpn., Ltd., Singapore and Penang. Pro/rj: Stephen Smith Co. Ltd., Bow, London, Eng. 324 SELECT THE COLLAR SET you like and be sure the na
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      290 10 ft 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 oil would for polishing anything eise. But it must be the right powder, one specially prepared for the
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    SPANISH BOXING SURPRISES.
    144 11 Broken-Time. NOVEMBER HANDICAP BETTING. DIRT TRACK RACING. Singapore, November 22. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Special Snorts Correspondent of the Singapore Fiee Press cables from London as follows The following is t he latest betting for the November Handicap to be run on Saturday West Wicklow 9
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    SEMENYIH TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    30 11 MEN’S DOUBLES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 22. In the C;ub Tournament Men’s Doubles final Huggins and Errington beat Gough and Rhodes 6*2 6 2.
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    P. C. C. HOCKEY TRIAL GAMES.
    214 11 COLOURS v. WHITES. The following have been stkc'ed to play on Monday, at 5.10 p.m. prompt on the Esplanade Colon) s-. J Wilkimon; R. C. B shop ar d A. N. Other Capt. E. C. Prittley, C. and M V. Adams; 3.A. Wo 86',
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGES.
    67 11 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, November 21. Paris. 124.10; New -York. 4.84 3} Brussels, 34.89; Geneva, 25.19; Amsterdam. 12.08}; Milan. 92.55; Berhr, 20.35; Stockholm, 18.14; Copenhagen. 18.19 Oslo. 18.19 Vienna, 34.50} Pravre. 163} Helsingfors, 192}; M 5» rid, 30.081; Lisbon, ***** Athens, 375; Bucharest. 805$ Rio, 5H Buenos Aires,
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    HEALTH STATISTICS.
    140 11 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending November 17, 1928, shows a total of 79 deaths—s 3 males and 26 females the death rate being 29.22 per mille compared with 21.45 in the preceding week and with 27.46 in the corresponding week
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    FATAL HIGH HEELS.
    133 11 WOMAN’S FALL DOWN STEPS. The high heeled ehoes she was wearing were stated at an inquest at Mitcham, Surrey, to be the cause of the death of Miss Sylvia Saunders, attendant in the boys’ department of Holborn Poor Law Schools, Mitcham. Miss Saunders fell down a flight
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    AMERICAN BEAUTY.
    126 11 Billie Dovp, who is featured in th*s screen classic, has rightly been selected to play the principal part, as she certainly can be classed as one of the most beautiful and talented actresses on the silver screen to day. I loyd Hughes is her co star and both
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    UNDELIVERED TELEGRAMS.
    37 11 The following are undelivered telegrams: Tbyeaun, P. C. Courtney Runnymedr, Chiefsteward Saarbrucken, A 1 vat ay Whittalk, Stokes Waite Malay Eastern power Development, Wfieiaun AiSiciation, W’jvra Co. Trading, Angmng Mianhuat Upper Story M-gazine Rd., Neshavjee.
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    EXCHANGE
    124 11 Penang, November 22, 1928, i r ßv Courtesy of The Chartered Bank) London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2 4 1.8 3 Credit 2/4 5/S 3 Documentary 2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank 154 3 days’sight Private 156 Bombay Demand Bank 154 Madras Demand Bank 154 g- 3
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    GENERAL PRODUCE AGENCY Ltd.
    37 11 Rubber Prices. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoktd Sheet for to-day are as foiiowgS P° t 29|c per lb. P ec 29ic Jan/March 29|e Apnl/Jnne 30jc Steady.
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    RUBBER SALES.
    55 11 The General Produce Agency Ltd., Beach Street, Penany. reports that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day Good F. Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $37 to 37| F-A-Q. do 36 36$ Low F.A.Q. off do 34 35$ Plain Unsmoked Sheet 27 29 Lump Scrap 17 M
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    TIN PRICES.
    126 11 (.By courtesy of Messrs, boustead Jc Cd). The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices on November 21: LondonSpot £233.15s up £1.17.6 3 mos. buying 1.15 s 3 selling 229.15 a 1.15 s Local. November 22: Singapore 200 tons at slls} Penang buyers no sellers at slls}.
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    PRODUCE PFUCE'.
    219 11 Penang, November 22, 1928. Benares Opium p. chest $5.000.00 nom Cloves 9 ).00 nom Gold leaf 72.00 seller Mace Pickings 145.00 nom Nutmegs 80s 89.00 nom 110 s 70.00 nom. Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom Copra Sundried $lO 35 buyers Rattar 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail
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      153 11 MW GOLD. Here is your opportunity I to own one of the best Wrist Watches yet coestructed. fitted with fine quality 15 Jewel movemeat and Solid Gold Hall marked s'' Case». Our price Swil only BO F- V-Xl* with signed B| ~T H| Wn warranty for 7 I years. Send
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      180 11 ItfdtaBMMBMEBBBBBmgaB— 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* success» fully the children of 5 Royal Nurseries* If there was a better food obtainable these babies would have had
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    THE SHARE LIST.
    224 12 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Cos share list at 11 a.m. to-day:— Yesterday. To-day. SEE® Shares. p* s P» s "S CQ 00 fIQ SC. $O. IC. |c. Rnbbei (Dollar). Allenby 1.35 1.40 1.35 1.45 BatnL7s 85 .771 -85 Brunei U. 2.50 3.00
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    UNITED TRADERS, Ltd.
    72 12 The following are our latest quotation? for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Tins. B. Padangs .50 .52| Hitama .67$ .70 Johans .30 .32$ Kintas 1.52$ 1.57$ Klang Rivers 3.67$ 3.72$ c. Kuchais (Ord) 1.70 1.72$ Kuyohs .30 .32$ Laruts 16/3 16/9 M. Consols. .76 .78$ Nawng Pets 1.20 1.25
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKETS.
    97 12 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list:— Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. B. Padang .51 .52$ Bangrin 41/6 42/6 Chenderiang 13/6 14/6 ex Haad Yai 8/9 9/3 Hong Fatt .27$ .30 Jelapang 26/9 27/3 Kinta Tin Dredging 1.55 1.57$ Klang River 3.67$
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    OVERSEA BROKERS. Ltd.
    100 12 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Mining. Buyers. Sellers. Bangrine 40/9 41/6 ex Batu Caves 1.54 1.56 B. Padangs .50 .52 Hong Fatts .27$ .29$ K. Lumpurs 32/- 32/9 Kuyohs .30 .32 Katus f 28/3 28/9 Kinta Dredges 1.54 1.56 M. Console. .78 .<BO Muang
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    KENNEDY & Co's SHARE LIST.
    1125 12 KENNEDY Co's SHARE LIST. NAMES. 5 sag 3 CO a? Hl RUBBER (DoUar.J 9 c S o e Allenby Robber Oo 1 35 1 45 Alor Gajah Robber Estate 1 00 1 20 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 35 2 <5 Aver Hitam Planting Syndicate 2 0 2 25 Aver Boning
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      171 12 lnr pfrfeciion P y their fine flavour, thej,. a mgrani aroma, b v illiikll perffct «-onditioa, k I BLACK and WII IT CIGARETTES have won A «wemoal l p'aee in the heart, vjgg /W Made in London by MWk *1 aMBBW- W Marcoviteh, to conform' u 5® mOet exacti ng
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    ONE HORSE-TWO RIDERS.
    217 13 HOW GOLDEN DUKE EINLSHED SECOND AT WYE. Unusual Experience. Visitors to Wye recently had the unusual experience of seeing a horse start with one rider in the saddle and finish with another. This occurred in the Ashford Selling Handicap Steeplechase, won by Fair Avis. Golden Duke came
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    YOUNG MURDERER'S FRANKNESS.
    286 13 SEVEN YEARS REDUCED TO Six MONTHS. i Seehig his infant •> »;i being n.urdered b\ the la-tter’s mother, the !>?;. s father. Pokhar, snatched the weapon from the woman’s hand and indicted on her suoh serious injuries that she died instantly. 1 Pokhar is a goldsmith belonging
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    117 14 To-day’» Departures. Birchbank for Boston and New York. Tongsong for P. Langkawi ai d Kantang [Trang, j Kntsang for Singapore, China Japan. Kinta for Port Swptteuham and Singapore. Glenshiel for Colombo, Saez, Port Said, Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. The following ships are in communication with the Wireless
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    PENANG MAILS.
    586 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated and Non-Federated Malay States Malacca Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Or Night Mail Service. Tha following additional mails will be clcsed daily (Sunday excepted) at 6
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      215 14 ?J ISM > -/WBWMr 'tWp wm&/ Z, W"'’’ 7/ z y r '//jps' <;-z z z tJ,j ■F Jr 3->/-'~" W y JT < 7 1 V «v/ 7 A /up it. 7. WV\ ..jMrup ilr ITD Year in and Year out each month brings larger sales than dor a
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      40 14 Penang War Memorial Fund. The public is again reminded that a Subscription List in con" nection with the above Fund has been opened. Donations should be addressed to the Secretary, the Municipality, and cheques made payable to M War Memorial.”
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      209 14 The AMERICAN CO., INC. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A TRAVEL BUREAU AT THE E. O. HOTEL, PENANG .Reservations for 3 STEAMSHIP—RAIL—HOTEL— AUTO—AEROI’I \vi Information regarding Sailings, Rates, etc., upon ,‘‘„w ni ENGLISH. FISH, i I Fresh Halibut Special Wrapped Kippers Turbot Fresh Herrings Lemon Soles Fish Fillets
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    MARKET PRICES.
    584 15 CHOW RASTA MARKET. Penang, November 22, 1928. Mutton— S ct Mutton Indian m. per lb 55 Head beep or goat M each 93 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe «w do 1.00 Goat or Sheep w per lb 55 Sweet Bread M pair 30 Suet M
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      1332 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. I I|H o ß|| HAMBURG-AMERIKA I.TNIE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. Q I PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES, WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. j J"? MENELAUS Nov. 23 Marseilles,London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. MERIONES Nov. 29 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. r>L/TWA/?OS. Due Singapore. ANTENOR Doc. 6 Marseilles, London,
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      628 16 Pr 0.-BRITISH INDIam AND AFC AR LINES 4 I aHCQRPORATID LR Emqlawd) I WAIL PABBENGER AND CARGO 6ER Vl C Ej I r-ertwmnar ana unehu, w. unde* Sailinci of contract with His Majesty’s Govern* «amen of ment, London and Far East Mail Service. •«d'a S. n. Co >» Outwards from
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