Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 May 1929

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 105. VOL. LXXXVII. FRIDAY, 10th MAY, 1929. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      15 1 T. NAGATA BROTHERS, DENTISTS. Head Office next to the Dispensary. Branch Office 52, Leith Street
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      2304 2 f’<l NOTICES. > N p kS) HONGKONG AND «HAHGHAI X lr Incorporated Society of Planters jA OR L E banking corporation. SPECIAL North Kedah Branch. edgbbs 100,200,300,400. n d000p.g. VtiUMKI. L/ with double Cash Columns k "The Whisky you ask for again". A White Dance will be held in the
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    We Change Our CLOTHES, but Not Our FASHIONS.
    1171 3  -  •So Why Not a New Outfit Every Day for fialf-a-Crown? -BY —BY EDITHSHACKLETON. (it I 1 HERE was a time,” Mr. Cornyns Carr has been telling the Wool Safeguarding Committee, “when people would pay a little more for a more durable garment.
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      259 3 ICEMADEBYHEAT I Do without Ice by using 2 an ICY BALL UNIT H Running cost between 5& 6 cents per day only H H iMcAlister Co., Ltd., p I Stocked by S StocKea oy, s p ala „i. g s 'Swee Hin Co., Puket. For further particulars apply to 1
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      42 3 Protect your Child Ajiy moment your child may be infected at school, •r in the street, by little playmates. Give her a Formamint tablet, morning and evoaing. That will protect her against Tonsilitis, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Influenza, Measles and Diphtheria. FORMAMINT
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      107 3 YOU 1 )on’t know the pleasure I you are missing being i without Music. < I V (•V v 1 N1SB& l|/wr V z la mism vi(ja 3 A modern Plano-Reflex Columbia portable now costs $35, or you can buy a table grand for $75, Enjoy life with the aid
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    TOPSY-TURVY STRIKE ENDS.
    382 4 9 DAYS’ BLUNDER. Promise To Make Up Lost Time. The 10 days’ strike of 9 000 employees of the Austin Motor Company at Longbridge, eight miles from Birm ngham, which was condemned by trade nn on leaders, collapsed early on April 4. The strikers, who included nearly
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      84 4 "Bodie/ Ifefc/jlfpe x '-^^«lslF'** '-i*^^t t||y Ml COMPLETE LUXURY IN TRANSPORTATION Smart, luxurious, instantly responsive, a fitting compan-ion-car to Cadillac La Salle provides the fullest measure of fine car performance and worth. \MS?Jgg Built by Cadillac and powered with the famous Cadillacbuilt 90 degree V type eight cylinder motor. La
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      241 4 Pinanp Gazette small advertisements have no holiday season they work all the time. If you have anything to sell let the Pina ng Gazette bring it to the open market. THIS BABY’S STOMACH TROUBLED HER UNTIL BABY’S OWN TABLETS SET IT RIGHT. Another Mother In Burma Gives Thanks. The fame
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      219 4 The MAN who knows the climate knows the need for Calvert’s 2OXCARBOLIC Medical Soap that powerful antiseptic soap always reliable in strength and quality. Sold by local dealers and bazaars. See that our name and trade mark on you buy as infer ’<* are sometimes offered. C* Ctimt n Co.,
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    ROYAL ACADEMY SNOBS.
    273 5 MR. NEVINSON’S ATTACK. Art Killed By Fame. MR. C. R. W. Nevinson, the artist, is complaining of having been “insulted” because he has been inaccurately described as a Royal Academician. He told a reporter that he is bitter about the Royal Academy, “because it is an institution
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    SUSPECT'S DASH AT 60 M.P.H.
    280 5 CONSTABLE ON RUNNING-BOARD. Story Of Stolen Car Thrill. A thrilling story of a constable’s ride on the footboard of a motor-car travelling at fjO miles an hour was told at Liverpool recently when Leonard Byron Morris, aged 22, a homeless labourer, was charged with stealing
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      304 5 ENTRANTS SELANGOR Long Distance Reliability. TRIAL REMEMBER DUNLOP uses the experience gained in racing events in the development of the tyres used by the motorist under ordinary service conditions. Fit Dunlop and be Satisfied. The Fastest Speed Ever Attained On Land Was Attained By Sir Henry Segrave ON Dunlop Tyres.
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      49 5 A. DENNYS, 22a, Beach Street, and 4, Church Street, Telephone No. 308. Licensed Valuers. Rubber Brokers and Auctioneers, Estate, Shipping, Insurance and Commission Agents. Sole Agents for Mead Cycles.. Properties Valued or Sold by Auction or Private Treaty. Daily Rubber Sales. Gpogs Shipped to all Ports. Terms on Applications
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      355 5 NESTLE AND ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO J 4 I V/ v 1 tS GXr 1 jOni s' V x if I kJ aw, v jJfQk J| j THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS. j BRILLIANT ackiev ment and steady progress have gained k for the name of Nestle the premier place in
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      79 6 ROUND THE WORLD at 72 606 Kilos an Hour on I Shell Petrol AND Golden Shell Oil. W <lfeß,,> F MniiiiiiinHHiiiMiiJiinuiMuiHmriiiiiiiiimiiumiiiimitmHimiiiiiHiuiiijiiiiiiiininiiiiitiiiniiHuiiiiHiHiiii t 1" 40,235 L B “iu lillT S Ne Ws I y Mourn, s AT Kilometres P Ms uae ti Z e i I mAwtr *>S"“,-” I r* IMflf
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    By the Way.
    1401 7 of onr rea(iera wh v° are i in •7? rnpci to consider themselves (9 v c unßof imaginative symptoms ills to which in this column we jfbod’ ‘J e tbe other day, should take eref the form of a visit to the Town .ionic > n 1
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    INTER STATE CRICKET TRIAL.
    51 7 T °-MORROW’S TEAMS. Th are tke teams for toSunday’s match on the Free rounfl druan Anthony,Potter, Reutens, Etcher 'n. ln9on Collins, William?, Q Lum amp ke]l, Partridge and Tan PptlikK. q 1 Orr, Scharenguivel, Boyj "n J Vilkie Anderton, Wig, yd J.L., Boyd P. G. and
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    THE MAILS.
    14 7 The homeward mail by the 8.8« Ekma closes at 6 p.m. to-day.
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    PROCINCE WELLESLEY AND KEDAH CHURCH NOTICES.
    48 7 12th May—Sunday after Ascension Day, 8 t,m. Holy Communion and Address at S.Paul’s Chapel, at Bukit Tengah. 6 p.m. E>ensong and Address at S, Mark’s Church, Bitterworth. 16th Thursday—-Octave of Ascension Day, ?A0 a.m. Holy Comunion at 8. Paul’s Chapel, Bufit Tengah,
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    DISMISSED EUROPEAN’S CASE.
    583 7 further he aring adjourned.— Singapore Free Press. ALLEGED WRONGFUL DISMISS\L. Counsel And Question Of Prestige. t AN action was commencec before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison, in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Wednesday in which Mr. A. C. Campbell-Rogers claims $1,650, as three months’ salary dne
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    “THE PEEP SHOW” AT THE TOWN HALL.
    187 7 WARWICK COMPANY’S SUCCESS. The Warwick Revue Company opened their all too short Penang season at the Town Hall last night before a crowded house with The Peep Show”, a highly entertaining and humorous production in two acts. Rex Burchell, did not belie his
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    SINGAPORE TURF CLUB MEETING.
    612 7 Yesterday’s Results. AGAPO CREATES BIG UPSET. «177 DIVIDEND. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 9. The third day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting was held in fine weather yesterday. The going was fair and the attendance good. The results were as follows Race 1.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    471 7 Mr. E. 8. Kitto, J. P., and Mrs. Kitto returned to-day by the s. s. Rajula after a holiday in India. Major J. B. Neilson, Inspector of Schools, Negri Semhilan, left the State on Tutslay to visit the Trade School at Bagan Serai. Mr. H. W. Thomson,
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    Malayan Football.
    470 7 Result of Competition No. 69. The matches resulted as follows. —Bolton Wanderers 2, Portsmouth O; Arsenal 1, Leeds United O; Birmingham 3, Bury 2; Blackburn Rpvers 2, ♦Liverpool 1; Derby County 1, Newcastle United 2; Everton 2, Manchester United 4; Huddersfield Town 1, Leicester City 1; Manchester City
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      274 7 New Advertisements. POSITION VACANT. p Wanted thoroughly experienced Shorthand Typist, apply in own handwriting, stating experience, age and f salary. Apply Box No. 147, c/o Pinang 1 Gazette. t FOR SALE. 10 H. P. Wolseley two-seater Car, for sale $375. Bax No. 146, </j Ptnat g Gazette. AUCTION. NOTICE OF
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    SUNDAY LABOUR ON ESTATES
    598 8 In this column on April 23, we revived the question of discontinuing Sunday labour on estates. Singapore has now followed suit and a contemporary in the Southern Settlement has provoked a correspondent to “write to the press about it.” It is pleasant to know that this
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    Germany Sets New Fashion In Naval Design.
    714 8 Germany Sets New Fa s hio n In Naval Design. Challenge To The Powers CRUISER OR BATTLESHIP. Anew German worship, of ingenious design, which will be capable of proceeding at low speed to the Far East without refuelling, is noted as one of the most startling of post'War naval developments
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    Birds that Die of Over Singing.
    687 8 Why do Birds Sing? A Correspondent tells the Interesting Story below and also reveals the fact that some Die Suddenly from their efforts at Song. AT the present time, when the song of birds at Home is now in full volume, many people think
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    THE GIRL OF YESTERDAY
    327 8 f ADMIRE the girl of to-day. I admire her confident bearing, h?r fearlessness of convention, and her glow ing health and spirits. In fact, my appreciation of the girl of to day is only» little less than my admiration of thegir> of yesterday. When one thinks
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      214 8 k WF- 'J.. ICSI Wk -i wfW w KW»waa»!saM>iiß MB-'T ZsZ 1 R V .4 1 /.j h $23 vHj -A S rs /M MS W Mf* t__) JOHN HAIGS (pikers MARKINCH Scotfand) !CHEAPEST S|! and i: BEST:: Io “Dead—AU Dead?’ °i i S I *i- Not a single survivor—that's
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      70 8 E. O. Dance nights every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tuesdays Saturdays—Evening Dres* Thursdays—Optional. Orchestra every day during Lunch and Dinner. Orchestral Concert every Sunday. LIPTON’S I CEYLON TEA. YOU CANNOT BETTER THE BEST. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. Ltd. Delightfully Situated and Facing the Sea and Peak. Modern Sanitary System. Hot and Cold
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    THE SITUATION IN CHINA.
    324 9 —Rugby Radio Service. Fighting Near Canton. STATEMENT in BRI lISH PAR IJ A Ml NT. XO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY. mos t rigorous censorship has ten established in Canton. Eight- is taking place o n the East River The Kwangsi forces have occupied Hokhau, near Samshui, nd
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    PARLIAMENT FINISHES ITS LABOURS.
    123 9 a f ß ;r w,u remain m omce ror Sert^ her five years.— Rugby Radio dissolution to day. London, May 9. Parliament concluded its actual labours 0 ay. To-morrow it will be formally ■waived and members will proceed to r Con Btituftncies to fight the election
    a fß;r w,u remain m omce ror Sert^her five years.—Rugby Radio  -  123 words
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    GRAIN CONNGESTION.
    120 9 Reuter. 100 VESSELS awaiting export orders. Ottawa, May 10. e f Fa n con Bestion has reached are ti«a 9 pr oport onß About 100 vessel exnnrt U ln harbours awaiting the of wL t derB f over 20,000,000 bushels Irmina?' i Tl e wheat is now at
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    SIKH PROTEST AGAINST ARMS BAN.
    82 9 —Reuter, RELIGIOUS DAGGER. Bombay, May 9. The Sikh community, members of which carry kirpans, (a kind of dagger), as a religious symbol, are seriously opposing the order forbidding the carrying of arms. The President of the Sing Sabha of Bombay has telegraphed the Viceroy protesting
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    ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION AT KOVNO.
    42 9 —Reuter. SEVERAL ARRESTS. Kovno, May 10. The report that M. Valdemaras’ adopted son has died is incorrect. On the contrary he is recovering. Several arrests have been made in connection with the attempted assassination of M. Valdemaras. Reuter.
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    DUTCH SEAPLANES ARRIVE AT BOMBAY.
    32 9 i.— Reuter. BRIEF STAY. Bombay, May 9. The Dutch seaplanes have arrived from Karachi and will resume their flight to Cochin in two or three days.— Reuter.
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    PENANG SUPREME COURT.
    109 9 IPOH MERCHANT’S CLAIM DISMISSED. At the Penang Supreme Court, yesterday, the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule dismissed the claim of P. Samuel, a merchant of Ip.>h, who sued M.R.M.V.L. Muttiah Chetty, claiming an account of all monies lent by him to the defendant and also for damages for
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGES.
    64 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May 9. Paris, 124.15; New York 4.85 A; Brussels, 34.941; Geneva, 25.181; Amsterdam, 12.021 Milan, 92.65; Berlin, 20.461; Stockholm, 18.161 Copenhagen, 18.201; Oslo 18.191; Vienna, 34.54 a Prague, 164 Helsingfors, 193 Madrid, 33.991 Lisbon, 1801; Athens, 375; Bucharest, 818 Rio, s|j Buenos Aires, 47?«
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    U.S. REPARATIONS PROPOSALS.
    131 9 Mr. Young's Scheme. UNACCEPTABLE to great BRITAIN, MR. CHURCHILL’S STATEMENT. Mr, Winston Churchill told Parliament yesterday t that Mr. Owen Young's reparations pi oposals were unacceptable to Great Britain and that the Government would under no circumstances, eider tain them, London, May 9, In the House of
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    EXPERTS’ MEETING.
    340 9 -Reuter. He said the Committee of Experts now sitting in Paris was composed of independent representatives of the countries concerned. The British Government had not hoped, at any time, to send telegraphic instructions to its members nor did they propose to do so on this occasion. The Experts’
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    CHOLERA OUTBREAK AT CALCUTTA.
    54 9 Reuter. 90 CASES A DAY. Calcutta, May 10. The outbreak of cholera here has assumed alarming proportions and has spread throughout the city. Cases now average 90 a day, and the hospitals are overcrowded. The majority of the victims are Indians, but Europeans generally are inoculating
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    CHINA PUZZLED BY MARSHAL FENG.
    191 9 —-British United press. STRANGE MANIFESTO. ANOTHER ATTACK ON THE APPROACHING BANKRUPTCY. China has again been puzzled by Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, the so-called “Christian General,*’ who made a lengthy stay in Moscow two years ago. Marshal Feng openly subsidi zes a Chinese newspaper Chao Pao in
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    ECLIPSE OBSERVATIONS IN PHILLIPINES.
    261 9 Excellent Weather. VALUABLE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ENGLISHMEN, Iloilo (Philippine Is.) May 10. The observations of the eclipse were most successful. The weather was excellent with only the faintest cirrus clouds near the sun. Two young Englishmen, Reginald Waterfield and Wyndham Lloyd who are unconnected with any organization
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      55 9 Commencing On Sunday May 12 THE Sunday Gazette will be on sale at Breakfast-Time AT PARIT BUNTAR, TAI PING, KUALA KANGSAR IPOH and KUALA LUMPUR. 20 Pages 20 I FULLY ILLUSTRATED, I SPECIAL ARTICLES. J LATEST SPORTING NEWS. Home Cricket Results. Singapore Races. Inter-State Test Trial British United Press and
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      316 9 Celanese’ j fabrics “THE IDEAL FABRIC > FOR TROPICAL WEAR.’ The name Celanese’ brands the most extensive range of lovely fabrics for every day wear, which almost any one can afford, to practical are they. ‘Celanese’ Fabrics being 1 I unaffected by heat or sea air are particularly suited for
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      29 9 To-night and Till Sunday, May 12. AL SANTELL’S Great Mystery—Comedy Thriller “FOOLS in the DARK” Supported by CHARLES MURRAY and GEORGE SYDNEY m “LIFE OF RILEV” A Laugh-a-minute Comedy.
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  • LATEST COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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      RUBBER UNDER WALL STREET INFLUENCE.
      830 10 Question Of Output. SYML G'lON AND SINCLAIR'S REPORT. COMPLICATED SITUATION. London, April 11. SINCE our last report the rubber Market has fluctuated very slightly and business generally has been inactive. There was a slight stiffening of p ices on Tuesday, but the Market relapsed into
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      TIN SHARES REMAIN NEGLECTED.
      621 10 DULL MARKET. ONLY SMA’ L BUSINESS IN RUBBER. FRASER’S REPORT. Singapore, May 7. Tin still continues on the easy side and London advices indicate a dull market in spite of baying support from the ’Bull’ group for forward positions. Tin shares remain neglected with only a
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      RUBBER EXPORTS FROM MALAYA.
      543 10 49,816 Tons In April. MARKET RI PORTED SHORT. BLAKE AND CO’S. REVIEW. Singapore, May 8. RUBBER exports from Malaya for the month of April totalled 49,616 tons. The American consumption figures for that month are not yet known, but a revised estimate puts them at 42,000
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      THE SHARE LIST.
      259 10 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11 a.m. to-day: Yesterday. To-day. to on Shares. cs CQ 02 CQ 02 sc. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar). Ayer Kun ng... .50 60 .50 55 Bukit J 55 .60 .60 .65 Bukit Ka
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      UNITED TRADERS, Ltd.
      60 10 TO-DAY’S QUOTATIONS. Buyers. Sellers. Tin. Bangrins 33/- 34/6 Haad Yais 8/3 8/9 Idris 14/9 15/6 Jelapangs 16/6 17/6 Kents 5/7} 6/K. Rivers 3.07} 3.15} c. Kuchais (Ord) 1.30 1.35 Malaya Consols .54 .56 Nawng Pets .95 1.00 Penawats .82 .84 Putehs 1.32} 1.37} Rahmans 1.27} 1.32} S.
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      MALAYA COMPANY LTD.
      63 10 TO DAY’S QUOTATIONS. Buyers. Sellers. Tin. Hong Fatts .49 .51 Johan .27} .30 Kinta 1.40 1.45 Kuchai Ord. 1.32} 135 Laruts 14/6 15/M. Consolidated .54 .56 Nawng Pets .97} 1.02} Norths .65 .67} Penawats .82} .85 Puteh 1.35 1.40 Rahmans 1.32} 1.35 Renong Consols 23/3 24/3 Tai
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      OVERSEA BROKERS, Ltd.
      94 10 TO-DAY’S QUOTATIONS. Buyers. Sellers. Mining, Bangrins 32/6 33/6 Batu Caves 1.40 1.45 Hong Fatts .48 .50 K. Lumpurs 29/3 29/9 Katus 29/- 29/9 Kuchais 1.35 1.37| Kuyohs .07 .09 Laruts 14/9 15/3 Lukuts 1.28 1.32 M. Consols. .53 .55 Muang (Prefs) 16/- 16/6 Pangnga Rivers 6/6 7/Penawats
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      SINGAPORE PRICES.
      83 10 London Standard Loose. S. R. Sheet 351 ds per pound per pl. =»s47/66 No. 1 Crepe 351 cts per pound per pl.=s47 66 Steady Quiet. London 10 9/16d New York 20 j cts. (gold) (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.) General Produce Agency Ltd. Spot 35}c per lb.
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      TIN PRICES.
      87 10 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd, gives the following prices on May 9: London Spot £196.5s down 10j 3 mos. buying 199 2s 6d 3 selling 199.5 s 2s 6d Local May 10: Singapore 200 tons at $99.87} Penang buyers no sellers at $99.87}. Messrs. Boustead <x Co. Ltd—9th
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      ABRIL TIN OUTPUTS.
      27 10 hours yardage pels. Siamese Tin Syndicite Ngow Estate (3 dredges) 1807 *****0 1146.76 Takuapa Valley No. 2dreige) ***** 244,548 882.56 Bangrin 1139 184,500 1118.98
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      PRODUCE PRICES.
      198 10 Penang, May 10, 1929. cts Benares Opium p. chest n>m 5,0 0.00 Cloves 90.00 Gold leaf sellers 72.00 Mace Pickings nom 170.00 Nutmegs 80s 70.00 HOs 69.00 Oocoanuts per 1,000 50.00 Copra Sundried sales 9.20 Rattans sales 11.15 Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Rice:— Siam No.
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      SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
      123 10 Si “«=pore Chamfer 0( P Rubber Association i... auction on Wednesday, «5 lh catalogued 1,573,5841|„ h Offered 1,335,793 1.079,783 lbs. 482.04 t0n,. 33 B,’’ London Spot. New York Prices Reai: 7 ,u Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Cel. n Standard Quality 'J? Lb. Good Average Quality q/i 0 Off
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      EXCHANGE.
      124 10 Penang, May 10, 1929. By Courtesy of The Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank 2/3 23/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/3 7/8" 3 Credit 24 5/16 3 Documentary 2/4 3/8 Calcutta Demand Bank 153|'i 3 daya’siyht Private 156| I Bombay Demand Bank 15.3| Madras Demand Bank 153] 3 days’ sight
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    HAGEN’S WONDERFUL ROUND AT MUIRFIELD.
    437 11 —Reuter, I Out 33jJn 34. I ou-iNS leading in golf I jjITCHELL CLOSE U p I Edinburgh, May 9. L-iiE weather was sunny and T there was a gentle breeze I when Hagen to-day staged hack” which markshim 1 f the greatest players of e
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    COUNTY CRICKET.
    148 11 ■—Reuter. LEICESTERSHIRE DEFEATED BY MIDDLESEX. London, May 9. Mu?] 0 d ayB waB sufficent for the x an( i Leicestershire match which in a win for the former by 30 J* D nn QBual feature of the game fro-i? at eac h side scored the same er of
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    INTERNATIONAL SOCCER.
    26 11 -Reuter. Ek QLAND DEFEATS FRANCE IN Paris. in PariB Ma y 9 England V and be£ore a crowd of 6at rance by £our goals
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    RANCHER EARL’S TROUBLES.
    340 11 HIS FUTURE. “I Cannot Make Anyone Out.” I have been here three weeks or so, but bo far I cannot make anyone out.” This is what the new Earl of Egmont said to a correspondent on April 4 when he talked with him in the lounge of
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    STOCK EXCHANGE DERBY SWEEP.
    166 11 ,—Reuter. DRAW ACCELERATED. London, May 9. The draw for the Stock Exchange £1,000,000 Derby Sweepstake has been accelerated owing to rumours of forged tickets being circulated. The draw has been fully published and it gave the following numbers as those drawn for the present favourites (two
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    NILE WATERS.
    73 11 —Rugby Radio Service. AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS. London, May 9. Mr.G. Locker Lampson, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said he was glad to be able to state that an agreement, satisfactory to all parties, had been reached between the British Government and the Egyptian Government regarding the distribution of
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    RECORD PRICE FOR A 'PAINTING.’
    53 11 -Reuter. FRANCESCA’S “CRUCIFIXION” New York, May 9. At the auction of the Anderson Galleries Piero Francesca’s Crucifixion was bought by Sir Joseph Duveen for 1357 000. It is believed to be a record price for a painting at a auction. Lippi’s Afadonna and Child was
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    145 11 To-day’s Departures. Malang for Bhuket (Tongkah). Tuogsong for P. Langkawi, Pulo Panjarg and (Kantang) Trang. Barrington Court for Singapore. Menelaus for Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles, London. Rotterdam and Hamburg. Glenehiel for Colombo, Suez, Port Said, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Rajula fort Swett* nham and Singapore. Fiume for
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    PENANG MAILS.
    533 11 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 Of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed Daily (Sunday excepted) at
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    PIONEER OF THE MOTOR-CAR.
    382 12 DEATH OF DR. KARL BENZ. Gas Engine On First Vehicle. DR. Karl Benz, one of the great pioneers of the motor industry, died on April 3 at Mannheim at the age of 85. He was the son of an engine-driver and inherited his love for mechanics
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    127 12 WAITERS’ LACK OF DISCRETION.” Albert Edward Raid, aged 32, a waiter, was charged at Marlborough street recently with obtaining credit by fraud. It was stated that Reid went into a restaurant in Piccadilly and ordered a meal consisting of six oysters, a sote, a steak and
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    COMNG EVENTS.
    51 12 10—H.H. the Sultan of Perak’s Birthday. U—Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting. 18— Interstate Cricket Penang vs. Selangor at Kuala Lumpur. Singapore vs. Negri Sembilan at Singapore. Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting. 19 Whit Sunday. 20— Whit Monday, Public and Bank Holiday. Hari Raya Hadji. Singapore Turf Club Spring
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    500 YEARS’OLD PICTURES.
    391 13 REMOVING THE DIRT OF CENTURIES. Clear Colours And Golden Haloes. A remarkable series of ancient mural paintings is slowly being conjured, as it were, into sight from under the grime of centuries that has gathered on the walls of the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey. The Chapter
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    100 13 The following programme will be rendered by the E. and O. Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Arthur S. Lax. on Sunday. May 12. at 9-45 p.m. 1. War March of the Priests.from Athalie A'endelssohn 2. Overture Peter Schmoir’ Weber 3. Suite Three African Dances
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      41 13 An advertisement in the Pinang Gazette is a tireless salesman. It talks business all the time It tells your story to potential customers far more efficiently than a commercial traveller Advertising in the Pinang Gazette is the cheapest method of salesmanship.
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    FEW UNSOLVED MURDERS.
    461 14 “DIMINISHING TO VANISHING POINT.” But Increase In Serious Crime. The number of “unsolved murder mysteries” in Britain is diminishing almost to vanishing point, states a Home Office report published on April 4, with “Criminal Statistics for 1927-” The number of murders, too, it is stated, tends constantly
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    MAN WITH 130 PULSE.
    77 14 When Herbert T. Tweedy, a company director of Ashton-on-Mersey, was charged at Manchester with being drunk in charge of a car, Dr. Jolly, the police surgeon, said Tweedy’s pulse'was 130, whereas the normal rate was 72. Mr. Butlin (defending) Would it surprise you to know his
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    564 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET Penang, May 10. 1929. Mutton— g C Mutton Indian M per lb 65 Head Sheep or goat each 1-30 Liver with heart A lung do 1.50 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread p»ir 49 Suet 40 Kidney pair go Peet the
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