Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 December 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1928-12-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY No. 295. VOL. LXXXVI. FRIDAY 21st DECEMBER, 1928. PBICE 10 OENTS,20 words
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Advertisement552 1928-12-21 1 T. TOKISATSU STUDIO, with up-to-date Photo* graphy by electric light. ’Phone 772, 68, 70, Bishop Street, PENANG. 11 BELLS f I—l II 111 Mini mill ill Illi 1 11 If Jill and Before you buy a Car and insist on i-d >/ 1 j IjF I I Ij one which552 words
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Advertisement17 1928-12-21 1 I T. NAGATaI BROTHERS DENTISTS. I M Wfa: Mthibi tamrj I Mi Ha 8, Hb Stout, I17 words
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Advertisement2072 1928-12-21 2 POSITION WANTED. TENDERS INVITED. NOTICES. NOTICES. q -j- Ex-Service Scotch Medical Man, Federated Malay States Railways. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. 'jn mr E 2it n v Glasgow and Cambridge graduate desires 1— Dredging L.lll. /O JYL&mberS OI the CheW Cl AH billet in eight months time, 15 years Tenders are invited for2,072 words
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Article1413 1928-12-21 3 The Political Situation—A Labour Cabinet— A. C. Thompson-Lord Randolph Churchill. In all my political experience, I have never known a situation more confused and more uncertain than that of to-day. Everybody is asking the question which obviously it is impossible to answer —what will be the1,413 words
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Advertisement299 1928-12-21 3 I/miQ J :...jj/ Zft. iil... JH s' h::::::: f r'"-"' KAYSER SLIPPER HEEL* HOSIERY A hose that is exceptionally beautiful—>a hose that wears unusually long—a hose that gives the ankle a slim, trim appearance is the Kayser service weight hose. It stands high in the favor of the smart women299 words
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Advertisement40 1928-12-21 3 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong.) EMERALD BRAND. PORTLAND CEMENT. In Casks of 375 lbs. Nett. William Jacks Co., (Malaya), Ltd., IB WHICH IS INCORPORATED R. T. REID CO., LTD., Penang, Ipoh, Kualtf Lumpur, Singapore, Port Swettenham.40 words
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Advertisement337 1928-12-21 3 PMWMIB I'll IB BO,J cr mrr K I aftll fMBgW I rr vER l r J L j I Iqqq f Colombo F. T. D ibroy Somers Band B* y (More than Anybody ft (I Found Waltz Piccadilly Players g I Saskatchewan F. T. v rnnp J Do Yon Value337 words
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Article2038 1928-12-21 4 Sir George Douglas, Bart - Are The Old Ties Being Weakened. What We Owe Dickens. (By Sir George Douglas, Bart.) FROM a -Victorian to a Georgian Christmas how great is the •change! Let us look into it for a moment, with the help of such recollections, documents and impressions as may2,038 words
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Advertisement193 1928-12-21 4 fl s your EIBuABBI I XMAS S| mH GIFT H Bm 1 RS i ■W W» I I I I g qq Your choice now ex’ends from the world-famous 4711 Kau de Cologne to other oj beautiful items of dainty femine 4711 toiletries. And what more delightful g J and193 words
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FEMININE REFLECTIONS
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Article817 1928-12-21 5 Monday, November 26th :—This day, a t a leisure, did look out an excellent recipe for Christmas Pudding, it being ffi y intention to make this at my first opportunity, that being better for the pudding. For the recipe the need to procUr< 1 lb. of flour,817 words
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Article606 1928-12-21 5 JUNE HOPE - BY JUNE HOPE. Time after time have seen nicely and even beautifully dressed women walking in front of me, and have thought what a picture they made then 1 have come nearer to them, and a terrible vision or bent ankles has burst upon me. i606 words
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Article, Illustration91 1928-12-21 5 The shingle on the top, right-hand corner is very becoming to the small featured, roguish type of face. The hair is brushed forward from the back of the head. In the second sketch is a one-sided mode more suitable for the stately type of beauty. A series91 words
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Article512 1928-12-21 5 BY A WOMAN CHEMIST. At this time of the year any morning may greet us with a fog. Whether it is the white wet one of the country, or the dark, thick variety of the city, the complexion is likely to suffer. The thicker the fog,BY A WOMAN CHEMIST. - 512 words
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Article528 1928-12-21 5 OLGA WRIGHT - BY OLGA WRIGHT. AJI home decorators are aware of the immense .possibilities of mirrors and their frames as a medium of mural decoration. They are as important as pictures, and, if well-chosen and welLhung, give the rooms a lighter and larger appearance. The latest mode in528 words
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Article566 1928-12-21 5 BY A HOUSEWIFE. Although it is quite possible to buy everything for the Christmas table ready cooked, tiie really economical housewife, with a pride in giving her family the best, will still cook at home. So there is noquestion about where to begin now— Christmas fare, and as566 words
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Article359 1928-12-21 5 JOAN ROSSITER - BY JOAN ROSSITER. Safe colours are chosen for the new; dance frocks, and one sees cream, lemon avender blue, and much gold, sometime* with touches of brown in the way of ai taffetas bow, or applique work at tha hem. Pale green is favoured, too, and359 words
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Article108 1928-12-21 5 HOW TWO GLASGOW BURGLARS WERE CAUGHT. Wo men who only gave the departing about 20 minutes’ grace before were alleged to have broken into shop appeared in Glasgow Sheriff •‘C was stated that shortly after the G'-mises in Eglinton Street, Glasgow, closed, on the night of108 words
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Article50 1928-12-21 5 A woman who pleaded guilty to drunkenness at Clerkenwell Court said she had been a V. A. D. and was wounded in the war. The Magistrate said he did not care to punish a woman with her record. He told her not to come there again.50 words
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513 1928-12-21 6 Inng and anxious struggle.— Rugby Radio Service. DANGEROUS STAGES SURMOUNTED. More Progress. LONG AND ANXIOUS STRUGGLE. London, December 20, Noon. LAST night’s bulletin said that the King had passed a quiet day and both the general and the local, conditions were continuing to makeInng and anxious struggle.—Rugby Radio Service. - 513 words
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Article149 1928-12-21 6 VISIT OF IPOH CHINESE CORINTHIANS. There will be a football match between the P. 0. R. 0. and the Ipoh Chinese Corinthians on Sunday December 23 at sp.m. at the Dato Kramat Padang. The following players will represent the P. 0. R. C.: Goon Kok Thum Yahya b149 words
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Article83 1928-12-21 6 Mr. S. Wood-Hill gratefully acknowledges the following subscriptions Mr. L. C. Brown 25 A few Members Tongkah Harbour Club per J. M. O’C. G. 40 $65 Also the following subscriptions sent direct to the Lady Superior Dr. McKern 50 Old Xaverian Association 25 Mrs. D. Kenny83 words
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Article45 1928-12-21 6 RAIN A HAPPY AUGURY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, December 20. The Queen celebrates her twenty- birt hday to-day. Drizzling rain in the forenoon was regarded as a happy augury. The Diplomatic Corps and members of the Royal Family sent fslieitaUona.45 words
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Article81 1928-12-21 6 —Reuter. BRITISH SQUASH RACKETS VICTORY. London, December 20. Great Britain beat America by five matches to nil in a five-a-side squash rackets match at the Bath Club, London. The British Champion, W.D. Macpherson, beat the American Champion H. N. Rawling, 9—2, 9 —7, 9 —2. P. Reiss beat—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article56 1928-12-21 6 CONCESSION IN AID OF LOCAL AMATEURS. The Pinang Gazette is informed that a special train will leave the Lower Station, Penang Hill Railway, on Saturday December 22 at approximately 12-45 a.m. for the benefit of residents living on the Hill, who are attending the show The Pirates56 words
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Article47 1928-12-21 6 To-day at the Esplanade at 6 p.m. 1. March By Right of Conquest Hume 2. Selection A Southern Maid FraserSimpson 3. Idyll Salute d’Amour Elgar 4. Fox Trot I can’t give you anything but Love Fields 5. Overture The Arcadians Monckton God Save The King.47 words
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Article23 1928-12-21 6 The Public is notified that the Library will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 25 and 26, being Public Holidays.23 words
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Article295 1928-12-21 6 —Reuter. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON INDUSTRY. TRADE REVIVAL London, December 20. IT is stated to-day that conversations are still proceeding between the interested Powers regarding the setting up of a Committee of Experts to investigate the possibility of a settlement of the reparations problem, and it—Reuter. - 295 words
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Article111 1928-12-21 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 895 h. auction on Wednesday, when there was catalogued 2,143,135 lbs.; 956.76 tons. Offered 1,719,177 lb?.; 767.49 tons. Sold 1,267,943 lbs.; 566.05 tons. Spot. London 8 9-16 d. New York 17f cts. Prices Realized. Cents Ribbed Smoked Sheet.111 words
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Article989 1928-12-21 6 P. C, C. Meeting. JOINT COMMITTEE’S REPORT ADOPTED. A SPORTS GROUND. There was a poor attendance at the special general meeting of members of the Penang Cricket Club held last night to receive the report of the joint committee of the Penang Cricket Club and the989 words
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Article155 1928-12-21 6 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD, RUBBER SALES DEPARTMENT. Penang, December 19. Markets generally continue quiet and steady with little or nc variation iu values, London closing no balance higher while New York is unchanged. As expected London stocks show their first increase since September and now stand at 17.669t0n5, an advance of155 words
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Advertisement83 1928-12-21 6 “S.G.” FOOTBALL FORECASTS No. 16. Another $5O Won. Although this competition was judged on 10 results only no competitor succeeded in sending in an all correct forecast. The prize of $5O has been awarded to the following six competitors each with 8 correct forecasts Yeap Kok Leong, Senior District Office,83 words
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Advertisement152 1928-12-21 6 THE DUNLOP TENNIS BALL I AS USED IN THE FINAL OF THE J DAVIS CUP J Now obtainable in tins of four at f a the usual prices. a FROM PRITCHARD CO., LTD., 5 J PENANG. 5 J and Branches. < J < 5 Jr IWIOOIP wt f F U152 words
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Miscellaneous32 1928-12-21 6 Jl® 1 OiLSSa LA wl' -“«■M.r You can’t imagine how fine it is when the plane goes higher and higher and the earth and your creditors fade away.”— Nagels Lustige Welt, Berlin.32 words
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Article582 1928-12-21 7 UNUSUAL SPECTACLE. Solicitor Questioned By Bench. During the hearing of a case before Mr, Justice Deane in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Wednesday, in which Radin bin Abdul Rahmin sued Inche Katijah binte Abdullah, a widow in connection with certain lands, His Lordship questioned Mr. L.582 words
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Article146 1928-12-21 7 PROVES THAT HE NEED NOT SERVE ON A JURY. l' People Who Are Exempt. After the jury had been sworn at an Islington inquest on November 19, a juryman asked for exemption. The Coroner said no one could claim exemption. But the man insisted that he146 words
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Article38 1928-12-21 7 It is said that a coloured preacher, taken to task by one of his elders for dealing with subjects which, the latter said, were inscrutable, replied with dignity—“l am here, sah, to unscrew de unscrewtable!”38 words
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Article675 1928-12-21 7 The Chief Secretary and Lady Peel have left Kuala Lumpur for Eraser’s Hill. Mr. R. T. Mills, Manager of New Labu Estate, Labu, has entered the beremban European Hospital. The Hon. Dr. R. O. Winstedt and Mrs. (Dr.) Winstedt are going to Hua Hin and probably to675 words
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Article68 1928-12-21 7 “EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES” —AND THEN IT DIED. A man summoned at Barnet for not having his dog under control at night wrote to the Court setting out three “extenuating circumstances.” (1) It was only a young puppy. (2) It was being trained. (3) It had since died.68 words
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Advertisement394 1928-12-21 7 IF* o r Sa lb LEDGERS 150, 200, 300, 400 and 500 page with double Cash Columns Ledgers of 146, 242, 314 pages single Cash Column Books of 100, 150 and 200 folios J OURNALS of 300 pages INUTE Books of 2, 3 and 5 quires MINUTE Books of 2394 words
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Advertisement129 1928-12-21 7 Jt lIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIUIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIIB Do You Realise! That There Are E Only Three More I uUfIW s 8 I Days I 1 I Before E CHRISTMAS? I Visit For I Crackers 5O X’ l Al IN PACKETS 0F 12 VniOCI J D¥)/|Q Prices 50 cents and 75 cents 3= vjdl Uu In129 words
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Article595 1928-12-21 8 We must have food to eat, clothing to protect our bodies, and houses to shelter us from the elements. Those who exploit the increased demand which arises from shortage of any of these primary needs are justly regarded with scorn and indignation by their fellow men. In Penang, the595 words
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202 1928-12-21 8 FAREWELL VISIT TO PENANG. Among the various entertainments offered to Penang during the holiday season one of the most attractive will certainly be a visit from the Coyne Musical Comedy Company who will appear at the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday Dec. 28th and202 words
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Article101 1928-12-21 8 SECOND PERFORMANCE. The second night of the Pirates of Penzance by the Penang Choral Society attracted quite a large crowd to the Town Hall. A feature was the excellence of the chorus work, pride of place being taken by the rendering of “Hail Poetry, thou heaven-born101 words
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Article106 1928-12-21 8 25th instant (Tuesday), General Post Office Closed; Savings Bank and Money Order Branches Closed; Government Telegraph Office 8 a.m. to 10 a.m, and 4 p.m. to mid-night; Post Office Daily List no issue; Sub Offices Closed; Deliveries to Town Nil; to Suburban districts Nil. 26th instant106 words
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Article30 1928-12-21 8 The homeward mail by the 8.8 Ellenga closes at 6 p.m. to-day. The homeward mail by the 8.8. Kashmir closes at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the 23rd instant.30 words
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Article860 1928-12-21 8 9^o- DAY, bei g Friday, the fi«h--(Q hawker who ministers to the wants of a Pinang Gazette correspondent has raised the price of his wares by fifty per cent. Asked why he had done so he calmly replied that the church people had to buy fish on860 words
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Article277 1928-12-21 8 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11l a.m. to-day;— Yesterday. To-day. E E C E Shares. I—l s o M OQ OQ m Ic. to. t 0. t 0. Rubbet (Dollar). Allenby 1.70 1.91 1.70 1.90 Ayer Pauas 6.50 6.75277 words
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Article37 1928-12-21 8 Rubber Prices. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows Spot H P er lb> Dec. 2Hc Jan/March April/June 30je Remarks :—Market Qaiet.37 words
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Article105 1928-12-21 8 The Straits Trading Go., Ltd., gives the following prices on December 20: London Spot £223.12 6 Down 12/6 3 mos. buying 223 1 y 3 gelling 223 5s Local. December 21: t Singapore 250 ton 1 Penang buyers no sellers at Messrs. Boustead <k Ltd—20th Dec. quotation for105 words
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Advertisement203 1928-12-21 8 Haig 1 TO OPEN T CLOSI vJaSsfe I Rcp a ““f NEW BOTTLE SEAL (NO CORKSCREW) QUICK CLEAN SAFE Nobody can put better Whisky into any bottle than that which goes into the Haig bottle. Doctors are using it |B Judges are using it Sufferers from acidity find it preferable203 words
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Advertisement89 1928-12-21 8 E. O HQTEL Owing to the Decorations being in progress for the X’mas and New Year Festivities, there will be no orchestral concert on Sunday, the 23 rd December. A Concert will be held on X’mas Day, at 9-30 p.m. FOR MUSCLE BUILDING EAT Al MrrwciCMTiLß. ILS Agents. KATZ BROS.89 words
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Miscellaneous25 1928-12-21 8 TIDE TABLES. High Water. Lo Water To-day. 6.26 a.m. a m 8.08 p.m. Midday To morrow. 8.10 a.m. 801 a m 9.05 p.m. 213 pUl25 words
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Article396 1928-12-21 9 —Rugby Radio Service. £150,000 Damage Done. PEDESTRIANS BLOWN INTO THE AIR. MIRACULOUS ESCAPES. Early yesterday morning a tremendous gas explosion blew up half a mile of roadway near High Holborn, London. Pedestrians were blown into the air, kerbstones were lifted like feathers and the heavy lids—Rugby Radio Service. - 396 words
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Article83 1928-12-21 9 ,—Reuter. PROPOaED REDUCTION. The Hague, December 20. The Second Chamber has adopted the Bill for the reduction of excise duty on spirits by 40 per cent. The present duty is 330 florins per 220 gallons of proof spirit. The reduction is due to' the,—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article64 1928-12-21 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, December 20. Paris, 124.05; New York. 4.85> Brussels, 34.88 Geneva, 25.18 Amsterdam, 12.08; Milan, 92.65 Berlin, 20.36; Stockholm, 18.12;' Copenhagen, 18.18 Oslo, 18 19 Vienna, 34.46 Prague, 1631; Helsingfors, 192 i; Madrid, 20.7j8i Lisbon, 109& Athens, 375; Bucharest, 809 J Buenos Aires, 4752 Bombay,(Rugby Radio Service.) - 64 words
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421 1928-12-21 9 —Reuter. MANY REBELS ARRESTED. KING AMANULLAH’S MESSAGE TO HIS SON. “UNIMPORTANT DISTURBANCES.” The latest news from Kabul states that the rebels who attacked the city were arrested as the result of the joint efforts of troops, the Air Force, and the armed population. Government reinforcements—Reuter. - 421 words
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Article118 1928-12-21 9 —Reuter, TUITION IN NEW LATIN CHARACTERS. Constantinople, December 20. The educational mobilisation of all Turkish citizens of both sexes between the ages of sixteen and forty-five will commence in January. The “conscripts” will be compelled to follow a course of tuition in the new Latin characters—Reuter, - 118 words
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Article45 1928-12-21 9 MR. JUSTICE PRICHARD FOR IPOH. Mr. Justice Prichard is leaving Penang shortly to relieve Mr. Justice Thorne at Ipoh. Mr. Justice Thorne is going to relieve Mr. Justice Fernandes at Kuala Lumpur, the latter acting as Chief Justice when Sir Henry Gompertz retires.45 words
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Article234 1928-12-21 9 dition continues satisfactory.— Rugby Radio Service. Exhaustion Less. SLIGHT ACCESS OF GENERAL STRENGTH. PROGRESS ESTABLISHED. The King is nearing but has not yet reached the state where complete confidence can be felt. His condition is still one of great weakness, but the exhaustion mentioned on Wednesdaydition continues satisfactory.—Rugby Radio Service. - 234 words
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Article347 1928-12-21 9 in Eastern Germany.— Trans-Ocean Service, via Pan-Asia. SINO-BRITISH TARIFF TREATY SIGNED. Nanking, December 20. The Sioo-British Tariff Treaty, in which Great Britain recognises complete tariff autonomy for China, was signed after midnight. Sir Miles Lampson formally presented his credentials to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek this morning. —Reuter. Washington,in Eastern Germany.—Trans-Ocean Service, via Pan-Asia. - 347 words
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313 1928-12-21 9 central authorities at Caracas. Rugby Radio Service. “AN ACT OF GRACE.” SI QUEL TO PUERTO CABELLO AFFAIR. SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT. Captain Brining, the Master of the steamer Ninian, who' was imprisoned at Puerto Cabello last year, has received a grant of £5OO from the Venezuelancentral authorities at Caracas.—Rugby Radio Service. - 313 words
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Article49 1928-12-21 9 FRUITFUL POLICE RAID AT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, December 21. Twenty-five revolvers and pistols and nearly 3,000 rounds of ammunition were seized by the police in the Botanical Gardens on Wednesday night, as the result of a trap set to catch arms traffickers.49 words
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Advertisement20 1928-12-21 9 DREAMLAND AT F RANK.ELS TOYS FOR YOUNG AND OLD Reduced Prices LARGE ASSORTMENT FRANKEL BROS., 1 19, BISHO° STREET, PENANG.20 words
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Advertisement133 1928-12-21 9 Get the Kiddies Toys AT We are offering a SPECIAL DISCOUN i OF 25 7. OFF All Remaining* Toys. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., (Incorporated in England.) Bishop Street, Penang, and at Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. »1 TOWN HALL GREAT HOLIDAY ATTRACTION. Friday and Saturday, December, 28th and 29th. welcome Return133 words
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Miscellaneous68 1928-12-21 9 To-Night Till Sunday, 23rd. r A MIGHTY Pgg PARAMOUNT PICTURE EMIL JANNINGS The World’s Greatest Actor in r-THE WAY 9 of all 9 GREAT pi FCU j GREAT REELS. 2 I alLlOll j REELS. It is one of the most dynamic pictures of years. And Jannings, a sensation. The Picture68 words
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Article788 1928-12-21 10 THE BIRD IN LITERATURE. When “Tukki” Came To England. SEVERAL of the best-known of American ornithologists have concerned themselves much of late years with the object of discovering all about the turkey —his aboriginal home and how he has come to be so familiar a788 words
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Article300 1928-12-21 10 WORKMAN'S DISCOVERY. War Time Practice Recalled. Bananas, for the first time in their history, are to be taken seriously. Mi. Crowther, a scientific chemist, has discovered that banana stalks, correctly treated, are a certain cure for various kinds of skin diseases. Mr. Crowther has made experiments300 words
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Article162 1928-12-21 10 MOTOR-CYCLIST’S CALM SEARCH. Sent Separately to Hospital. Hearing shouts Miss Harrison, of the Rectory, Hinton Admiral, near Christchurch (Hampshire), went out and found a motor-cyclist coolly searching the roadway with the aid of an electric torch. “I want my finger,” he said. The motor-cylist, Leslie House,162 words
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Article151 1928-12-21 10 A-few months ago (writes a Bradford correspondent to the Autocar) I was stopped on the York-Leeds road by a tramp, who informed me that he and his wife had wadked so far that day that she was exhausted and lying on the side of the road.151 words
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Article224 1928-12-21 10 LASCAR’S UGLY WEAPON IN A SHIPS ENGINE-ROOM. A History Of Violence. A lascar who was alleged to have assaulted a shipmate with a red-hot iron was sent to prison in Glasgow Sheriff Court for 60. days. Abdul Khan Hassan Khan was arrested when his ship, the s.s. Crewe Hall,224 words
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Article31 1928-12-21 10 Motorist summoned at Enfield for having an inefficient silencer—My car is not noisy. It is quite musical. The Policeman —Yes. it sounded like a lot of old tin cans rattling.31 words
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Article28 1928-12-21 10 “God Almighty has a sense of humour, or he would not be able to put up with many of us.” —The Rev. A. Price Hughes, at Hounslow.28 words
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Article524 1928-12-21 10 WET-BLANKETING THE RADIO. Making ’Em Laugh At 2Lo. Sir Harry Lauder made an important radio discovery when he rehearsed at 2LO for his fifth and last broadcast performance. Incidentally, he made the blase 8.8. C. officials laugh more than they have done for many months. He524 words
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Advertisement262 1928-12-21 10 Ify Ia I j PAINLESS TEETHING. Mothers are saved much worry and infants much suffering during the teething period by the timely administration of Baby’s Own Tablets to the child whenever there are any symptoms of pain or trouble. Guaranteed absolutely pure and harmless can be given to any child,262 words
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Advertisement150 1928-12-21 10 n t Are you weak and 5 f ‘run-down’? I I L Dr. < l in The Medical World wrote: “There is no remedy < in existence capable IP of strengthening the P entire organism with P the same efficiency.” L If you are suffering from debility, antemia, 1 L.150 words
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731 1928-12-21 11 SYMINGTON SINCLAIR’S WEEKLY REPORT. London, November 22. Since our last report the Robber Market has been fully steady and at times even firm. Prices show an advance on the week of to A 1 par lb. according to position, having meantime been very slightly higher for a brief period. There731 words
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Article495 1928-12-21 11 BLAKE COMPANY. Weekly Market Review. Singapore, December 19. Following the shirp fluctuations of last week the tin m irket has steadied around £224.—which price is lower by £l.—However the position is healthier and share values show an improving tendency. Rubber is again unchanged but dollar shares have ontinued to improve495 words
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Article750 1928-12-21 11 Singapore, December 18. During the past week fl actuations in the price of Tins have been within somewhat narrower limits and according to advices received from London the metal market there continues in a nervous and unsettled state. Tin shares, b >th in Sterling and dollar Companies,750 words
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Article59 1928-12-21 11 Analysis of Dealers’ Stocks as at November 30th. in Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley and The Dindings, and Malaca. Sm. Unsm. Cr. Scr. L’mp. Total S’pore 8,107 1,800 11,346 846 1,690 23,789 Pen. Prov. Wellesley The D’ding 3,262 415 1,073 447 188 5,390 Malacca 1,224 109- 128 1259 words
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Article411 1928-12-21 11 HOW INNOCENT MAN WAS CHARGED. Charge Withdrawn. The case in which a mistake in identity led to an innocent man being charged again came before Mr. Graham Campbell at Bow Street Police Court, London, on November 19. Mr. Barouch Hegdis (55), a commercial traveller, of Pellerin Road, Stoke411 words
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Article242 1928-12-21 11 P.O. REVIEW REVEALS THAT IT WOULD PAY. Treasury’s Opinion. There is a strong, probability of a return to penny postage next year. I am informed that the Government has been “practically committed” to the reform in reply to private representations on the subject, says the political correspondent of242 words
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56 1928-12-21 11 December 23 —4th Sunday in Advent 8 a m. Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Church, NUong Tebal, 6 pm. Evensong and Address at 8- Mark’s Church, Butterworth, 24th Monday, Christmas Eve, 5 p-m. Evensong at 8. Paul’s Chapel, Bukit Tengah. N.B.—For Christmas Services see56 words
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Advertisement233 1928-12-21 11 JIS» Tht Alienburgs Foods 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 germ free and are simply and quickly made by the addition of boiling water only. Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food No.233 words
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Advertisement73 1928-12-21 11 t B===SB-==-S=-SS===s-ssesi KREMENTZ SAVE TIME and look always neat by using'Krementzbuttons in your washable coats. They are put in and taken out easily but, when on, there is no possibility of losing them. Neither time nor climate will damage Krementz plate nor affect the beautiful designs. Sold by best stores73 words
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Advertisement471 1928-12-21 11 Buy your Leave Car with fixed re-purchase Price and helpful Brochure entitled Seeing England by Car describes tW most comprehensive Car Service ever evolved— eo> abling you to have your own Car while in England with re-purchase price fixed before you buy” thiibrochure toidav HENLYS Wh England’s Leading Mo *or471 words
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Article52 1928-12-21 12 To-day’s Departures. City of Adelaide for Suez, New York, Boston and Baltimore, Rajula for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Diomed for Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Ampang for Lumut. Kedah for Bela wan (Deli). Juna for Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy Rangoon and Moulmein. Ellenga for52 words
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Article553 1928-12-21 12 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 hcfui earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) at 6553 words
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Article127 1928-12-21 12 Penang, December 21 1 1928. (By Courtesy of The Chartered Bank) London Demand Bank 2/3 27/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4 13 32 3 Documentary 2/4 15/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 153 f 3 days’ sight Private 156 o Bombay Demand Bank 1531 Madras Demand Bank 1531127 words
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Article63 1928-12-21 12 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list:— Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Hitam .674 .70 Kent (F.M.S.) Tin 5/6 6/M. Consolidated .674 .684 Kuyoh .30 .31“ Rahman 1.80 1.85 Rantau Pref. 1.32| 1.35 Rambutan 19/- 19/9 Ratrut 19/- 19/6 Sione Tin (F.M.S.)63 words
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Article77 1928-12-21 12 The following are our latest quotation for to day Buyers. Sellers. Tins. B. Padangs .474 .50 Haad Yais 8/- 8/6 Huey Yots (Pre) 20/6 2i/6 Johans .324 .35 Kam pongs 24/3 25/Klang Rivers 3.524 3.574 Kuchais (Ord) 1.57| 1.60 M. Consols. .674 .70 Nai Hoots .20 .22477 words
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Article82 1928-12-21 12 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Tin B. Padangs .46 .48 Hitams .65 .674 Hong Fatts .40 .42 Johans .324 .354 Kuchais 1.57 1.60 Kepongs 33/- 34/ Kuyohs .29 .31 Katus 28/- 29/Lahats 15/- 15/6 c. M. Consols. .674 .694 Puchongs 25/6 26/Penawats82 words
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Article209 1928-12-21 12 Penang, December 21, 1,928. Benares Opium p. chest 15,000.00 nom Cloves 90.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 Mace Pickings 145.00 nom Nutmegs 80s 80.00 nom 110 s 70.00 nom. Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom Copra Sundried 110.10 buyers Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam209 words
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Article344 1928-12-21 13 BUS DRIVER’S CONFESSION. Two Oscar Slater” Cases j In Canada. I Canada has Row two “Oscar Slater cases. I mi llaLuwe'ea Night L 827, a jlontreal I tramways cashier was iouuu bound and gagged in an omce in a Montreal suburb, anu L27u was nuoSiug. lue344 words
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Advertisement657 1928-12-21 13 FREE BOOK ON HOW TO TREAT BRONCHITIS ASTHMA BY B. W. HAIR, M.D. The Registrar-General reports that last year 68,853 PEOPLE DIED FROM ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS IN ENGLAND AND WALES. DON’T let Bronchitis or Asthma wear down your v vitality. You can quickly recover and avoid repeated attacks by taking657 words
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Advertisement40 1928-12-21 13 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.”40 words
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Article1040 1928-12-21 14 OR, THE TRUTH ABOUT FATHER CHRISTMAS. By W. Clawford Snowden. HE older you grow the more diffiI cult it is to find out the truth concerning Father Christmas (or Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas), the good man who brings gifts to Jittle children on Christmas,1,040 words
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Advertisement655 1928-12-21 14 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England.) Authorised Capital £3,o®®.oo® Subscribed Capital £1,800,00® Paid-up 1,05-O.OM Reserve Fund A Undivided Profits 1,584.800 Board of Directors. J. M. Ryrie, Esq., (Chairman), P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., J. O. Robinson, Esq., W. H. Shelford, Esq,, Sir Thomas,655 words
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Advertisement247 1928-12-21 14 I Asset® over $8,000,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $30,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. |l The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British247 words
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Article557 1928-12-21 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, December 21, 1928. Mutton ct Matton Indian per lb 55 Head beep or goat each 93 Liver with heart A lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Bnet 40 Kidney pair 80 Feet the four 50557 words
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Advertisement1345 1928-12-21 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. I[H d A| hambu ßG-AMERIKA LTNIE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. Q H PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES. WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DTOMED la Marseille*, Lon ion. Rotterdam and Hamburg. CYCLOPS Dec. 26 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg OUTWARDS. Due Singapore. S TTPnrnR T> n 9 Marseilles.1,345 words
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