Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 February 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-02-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 28. Vol. XCII. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article380 1934-02-02 1 Rugby Radio Service. French And German Press Comments ON BRITISH MEMORANDUM London, Feb. 1. Messages from European capitals indicate that the British Memorandum on disarmament is being closely studied by other governments. Press comments telegraphed to London, admittedly based on first impressions, are on the whole byRugby Radio Service. - 380 words
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Article30 1934-02-02 1 .—Reuter. Britain’s Demands Rejected Paiis, Jan. 2. 13 Understood that France has rejected lreat Britain’s demand for the full restorati«n of ](x) quotas. She insists °n counteravailing advantages.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article27 1934-02-02 1 OX I Wireless. livW The death is announced of Albert Lythe Egyptologist. who wa* to» "p-ning of Tut Ank Hamen’s tomb. '■Heuter Wireless.OX I Wireless. - 27 words
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Article177 1934-02-02 1 tary refused to answer. —Rugby Radio Service. Holding Of Peaceful Meetings HOME SECRETARY AND LONDON DEMONSTRATION London, Feb. 1. Asked in the House of Commons whether steps would be taken to prevent the large scale unemployed demonstration which was being organised to take place in London thistary refused to answer. —Rugby Radio Service. - 177 words
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Article64 1934-02-02 1 .—Reuter Wireless. From Balm To Blizzard New York, Jan. 30. Polar conditions are gripping the country causing many deaths. The City was plunged from a balmy temperature of 57 degrees to five above zero in seventeen hours, while a fifty-six mile an hour blizzard lashed the.—Reuter Wireless. - 64 words
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Article63 1934-02-02 1 must leave on 31st January. —Reuter Wireless. Declared Fit To T ravel Athens, Jan. 29. Doctors, appointed by the Greek Government to examine Samuel Insull following an appeal for extension of his permit to remain in Greece on the ground of ill-health agree that Insull is fit tomust leave on 31st January.—Reuter Wireless. - 63 words
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Article185 1934-02-02 1 Che Ismail Feted (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 1. Che Ismail bin Haji Mohammed Jaafar (Shah bandar) Harbour Master, Alor Star, was entertained at a tea-party by the staff of the Alor Star Harbour Office today on the occasion of his taking long leave preparatory185 words
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Article, Illustration65 1934-02-02 1 —Reuter. Severe Measures UNSATISFACTORY Berman reply Vienna, Feb. 2. In c< Sequence of the unsatisfactory German feply to the recent Austrian note the Doll fuss Cabinet announces its unanimous agreement “to continue the path forced upon them by circumstances.’’ This is interpreted to mean the most—Reuter. - 65 words
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Article61 1934-02-02 1 0.2 per cent. at 101 I|l 6 .—Rugfby Radio Service. British Stocks Close Firm London, Feb. 1. In the Stock Market gold shares were extremely active throughout the day and after closing a rise in bidding continued in street markets with further gains British Stocks closed firm with0.2 per cent. at 101 I|l6.—Rugfby Radio Service. - 61 words
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Article216 1934-02-02 1 Franco-German understanding.—Reuter fireless. Strong Features M. PENACIER AS MINISTER FOR JUSTICE Paris, Jan. 30. The motto of the newly formed Daladier Govermpent is “swift and strong” says the Prime Minister. Evidence of this is pro- yided in his holding the first cabinet meetI ing this afternoon, coupledFranco-German understanding.—Reuter fireless. - 216 words
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Article75 1934-02-02 1 soon as he is fit to travel.—Rugby Radio Service. Holding His Own London, Feb. 1. A telegram received by the Colonial Office from the Governor of Kenya today stated that Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister had a good night and was holding his own. All engagements madesoon as he is fit to travel.—Rugby Radio Service. - 75 words
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Article447 1934-02-02 1 Sir Samuel Wilson On Its Value TRADE TREBLED IN 20 YEARS “The economic importance of the Colonial Empire will be readily understood when I tell you that its oversea trade has trebled in the last twenty years,” said Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Wilson, Permanent Under-Setcretary for the Colonies447 words
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Article105 1934-02-02 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 1. The funeral of Mrs. Abbas, wife of Mr. Abbas of the Government English School, Alor Star, whose death occurred at Alor 1 Star on Wednesday last took plaice at the Derga Burial ground Alor Star the following day.105 words
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Article116 1934-02-02 1 .—Reuter. Withstands All Attacks DOLLAR FAILS TO DECLINE > New York, Feb. 1. Sterling has withstoood all attacks», whether real or imaginary. The Foreign Exchange Market is confused but sterling early regained its nominal loss and thereafter remained stationary. The dollar failed to decline in relation to.—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article226 1934-02-02 1 D.E.I. Keenly Interested In Naval Conference Medan, Jan. 27. Commenting on a message from The Hague that Netherlands India has no interest in the Singapore Naval Conference, the Java Boode says that in spite of what The Hague says there is no denying that thi* conference was226 words
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Article71 1934-02-02 1 Tribal Fueds Break Out After 25 Years Medan, Jan. 27. The army slcff at Bandeong has received r. telegram from the military commander of Timor that trouble is feared as the result of a difference cf opinion between twonative chiefs in Western Sumatia. The commander desires military71 words
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Advertisement16 1934-02-02 1 T. NAGATA brothers DENTISTS Head Office next to The Dispensary Branch Office 52, Leith Street. i16 words
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Advertisement25 1934-02-02 1 GUESTS appreciate the superior flavour of HOSTESSES wUH eBISUT th of dinners by serving CHEFS realise that they cannot Sole Agents for British Malaya BD25 words
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Advertisement22 1934-02-02 1 i MASSAGE HOUSE 227, Hutton Lane Penang Mr. Mrs. K. KUSAKA and Miss OKANE certified masseurs OPPOSITE HUTTON LANE POLICE STATION I22 words
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Advertisement2064 1934-02-02 2 sgtas b anks $lOO must Be Won Applications are invited for the appointAll communications relating to Applicants should be resident in Kuala HANDEL MAATSCHAPHJ OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA advertisements should be addressed Lumpur. y 185 SA SoGo PeGe FOOTBALL Tk. The salary attached to this appointment irj tto the2,064 words
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Article77 1934-02-02 3 New Polish-German Treaty Signed Berlin, Jan. 28. A n< Polish-German treaty outlawing War On *he lines of the Kellogg Pact for a e a-y<.ar period has been signed by the Gernttui Foreign Minister, Baron von Neurath, the Polish Minister here. Under this agreement both nations, in Or d’r77 words
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Article68 1934-02-02 3 "L.G AT LISBON Cat her Data On Portugal’s In Great War Min 1 Lloyd George, former Prime r Great Britain, arrived in Lisy the Andalucia Star recently. In iew h e sa ’d that he would spend third h; nths n ®steril working on the Volun >e of his memoirs,68 words
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Article72 1934-02-02 3 Beatification Planned For This Year Rome, Jan. 28. The Beatification of Pope Pius X, who died in the autumn of 1914 shortly after the outbreak of the Great War, will be pronounced in the course of this year, according to reports current in Vatican circles. Pius X,72 words
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Article66 1934-02-02 3 Honour Conferred On The Commander During a recerit Government Council, President .Lebrun signed a decree raising Gen. Vuillemin, commander of the French squadron of 28 planes just back in Paris from a 20,000 kilomertre formation flight across Africa, to the rank of Grand Croix of Legion d’Honneur.66 words
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Article797 1934-02-02 3 HOW DAVID LAMAR PAID THE PRICE New York, Jan. 14 The “Wolf of Wall-street” is dead. David Lamar, once a master of millions, and “the only man Mr. J. P. Morgan ever I feared”—plunger, spy, forger, blackmailer, and king of crooks—died in a humble room in797 words
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Article103 1934-02-02 3 Big Arms Seizure By Austrian Police Vienna, Jan. 27. A huge arsenal alleged to belong to the Social Democrats has been uncovered by the State police inside a municipal bath house and the Economics Offices in the township of Schwechat, near here. Forty machine-guns, 70 rifles, 250 hand-grenades103 words
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Article117 1934-02-02 3 Conference Called In The Soviet I Moscow, Jan. 16. The keen interest aroused in scientific circles by the report on conditions in the stratosphere has prompted the Academy of Sciences of the U. S. S. R. to convene an all-Union conference to discuss and investigate the peculiarities of117 words
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Article303 1934-02-02 3 Two Witnesses Vanish The ‘‘Sunday Express” understands that the disappearance of two vital witnesses is the latest hitch in the inquiry into the death of Miss Dorothy Wright, the beautiful British girl who died mysteriously in the suite of a Paris hotel, occupied by M. Ro- nald303 words
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Advertisement301 1934-02-02 3 A At close of plaij S KINCOECRCf m «Mm t Duck or Century—Good or bad luck, j IFs a satisfaction to be able to sit back Y J h ave that King George Stengah. kg 5 Kr c 7) 3 COSH I IDO FEEL J 3 I ROTTEN 7 -z301 words
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Miscellaneous850 1934-02-02 3 8.8. C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES V TO-DAY <-25—5.20— Dance music Including old familiar tunes, (gramophone records). 7.20 Time Signal from Big Ben. The Far the Straits Settlements and Federat- Western Studio Orchestra (leader, Malay States from the Empire transmit- Frank Thomas). ter Dav entry, England. B.os—Dance music (gramophone records). w of850 words
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Article52 1934-02-02 4 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Taiping Turf Club Races 2nd day. FEBRUARY 4 "Home and Home” Cricket, Esplanade FEBRUARY 5 Volunteer Training Season Commences. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Singapore Turf Club Meeting, Ist day WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Singapore Turf Club Races, 2nd day SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Singapore Turf Club Races,52 words
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Article175 1934-02-02 4 Opening To-day At The Majestic Opening to-day at the Majestic |s one oi the brightest Hollywood productions, "Mi WEAKNESS Lilian. Harvey and Lew Ayres are excellent in the leading roles, with a troupe of oeautiful girls providing a decorative background. Charles ButterWorth, Harry Langaon and175 words
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113 1934-02-02 4 Indian Injured An Indian w r ho thought of having a fire works display of his own had a rude ex perience when a rocket which he attemptec. to fire exploded and as a result he sustaineo a bad bruise on the palm of his113 words
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Article79 1934-02-02 4 Boy Falls Off Ferry’s Wheel Whilst riding one of the Ferry’s Wheel: at the Waterfall Temple on Wednesday night a schoolboy named Muniandy met with an accident when the rope attaching his seat to the wheel snapped and he was thrown heavily to the ground renderin:79 words
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Article59 1934-02-02 4 Reuter Swansea Beat Bury London, Feb. 1. In a .replay in the fourth round of the F.A. Cup Swansea defeated Bury by three clear goals. ENGLISH LEAGUE The following are results of matches ir the English League played to-day. DIVISION I Leicester C. 1, Liverpool 0. DIVISION.- Reuter - 59 words
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Article35 1934-02-02 4 —Reuter. Leicester Beat R.A.F. London, Feb. 1. The rugby match between Leicester an< he Royal Air Force was played to-day anc resulted in a win for Leicester by 21 points to 11. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article117 1934-02-02 4 'Latest Quotations T Thursday Wednesday Paris 77 27|32 79 ***** New York 4.97 Ms 4.97% Montreal <.5 5.01% Brussels 21.98% 22.42 Geneva 15.84 16.12 Amsterdam 7.62% 7.76 Milan 58% 59 7|16 Berlin 12.89% 13.18 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo w 19.90 19.90 Vienna 29117 words
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Article461 1934-02-02 4 Major B. Culf of the Military Staff at Singapore has been promoted Bt. Lieut.Colonel. Thg new General Hospital» at Malacca W ih be dpened by H.E. the Governor on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. .’T H.H. Tunku Kassim, Auditor-General, Kedah, has reported his return from leave and461 words
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Article231 1934-02-02 4 Monday, Jan. 22. His Excellency pi esided at a meeting of .he Executive council held at Government House this morning. His Excellency, Lady Clementi and the Misses Clementi cuned with Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer on board "Kent.” Tuesday, Jan. 23. Mr. and Mrs. D. Santry, Commander F.231 words
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Advertisement146 1934-02-02 4 POSITION VACANT. A thoroughly experienced’ assistant for a European s ore. Must have thorough knowledge of Groceries and Provisions, and undeniable references. Box No. 110, c/o The Pinang Gazette. MX "GLENGARRY" VOY. 26 (OUTWARD) ARRIVED ON 26.1.34. Consignees of cargo per the above vessel from Europe are hereby notified that146 words
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Advertisement45 1934-02-02 4 TO HIRE CAR OR BUS OWNERS Any hire car or bus owners operating GUTTERWORTH—SUNGEI PATANI —ALOR STAR AND B UTT ER WORTH—TAIPING —IPOH Willing to make contract for dally journey at specified times write for particulars to BOX 95, PINANG GAZETTE, l-a, Penang Street, PENANG45 words
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Advertisement84 1934-02-02 4 I S TILL I greater I VALUE! 9 1 I I Columbia 1 PORTABLE MODEL j 201 NOW $34-00 VALUE THAT CANNOT BE EQUALLED. ALL J 5 LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, CHROMIUM FITTINGS J ROBINSON PIANO CO. 1 PENANG. v A WIDE SELECTION OF CHOICE I POULTRY GAME A English Ducks Long84 words
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Miscellaneous120 1934-02-02 4 6.15 OPENINGTO-NIGHT. 9.30 1 MATINEE TO-MORROW SUNDAY at 2.45 p.m. B Lilian Harvey 2 IN FOX'S 1933 WONDER PICTURE My Weakness'] SEE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT On Page 5 C B As from this change of programme our prices of admission for Downstairs will be reduced as follows Ist Class 70 cents120 words
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Miscellaneous511 1934-02-02 5 Lilian Harvey in “M¥ WEAKNESS"' -3i MAJESTIC'? ;P"’ I IS YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER GN THIS PAGE? I in the announcements below 18 Telephone Numbers picked at random from the local directory are published. If any one of ese sou be your number take it to the merchant represented and you511 words
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Article420 1934-02-02 6 TWO LONDON MEN REACH GIBRALTAR Dash To Frontier By Car FAMILIES SURPRISED “Thank God! Now we are on British soil.” This was the first remark made by two young London men who arrived at Gibraltar •wearing the uniform of the French Foreign Legion. They arc: David420 words
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217 1934-02-02 6 Theatrical Tours “Killed” By The Talkies Th creditors of Mr. Barry O’Brien, the theatrical manager, Charing Cross-road, VV.f held their first meeting at the London Bankruptcy Court. Mr E. Parke, Official Receiver, said that, in a draft statement of his affairs, Mr. O’JBneu estimated his217 words
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Article384 1934-02-02 6 Native Traffic In Trophies SHOOTING LIONS FROM LORRIES Dar-es-Salaab, Jan. 15. The story of an American sportsman given to a Canadian newspaper of how he j dragged lions behind a fast-moving car on fish hooks baited with meat, is believed here to be an exaggeration.384 words
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Article229 1934-02-02 6 Money Changers Charged With Cheating I A complaint that she had been given a forged Siamese ten ticals note by a moneychanger in North Bridge Road, Singapore, to whom she went to change a genuine note was made by a Chinese woman in the Second Magistrate’s229 words
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Article49 1934-02-02 6 Geneva, Jan. 27. The Executive Council of the Interi national Labour Bureau has ended its present session. June 4 has been set .as the date of the world Labour ConI ference for this year. The Executive Council will re-assemble on Apr. 24 to make the necessary preparations.49 words
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Article313 1934-02-02 6 FOR SINGAPORE AUSTRALIA ROUTE A new air liner built for Imperial Airways, which has carried out its maiden flight at Stag-lane aerodrome, is one of a type which they will tender for the Singapore Australia section of the EnglandAustralia air route. The machine is expected to313 words
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Article205 1934-02-02 6 Chinese Ship’s Clerk Fined The first prosecution of its kind was infected recently when a ship’s clerk was charged before the Singapore Third Magistrate, Mr. Dohoo, with importing a bird into the Colony without a licence. The accused, Wee Keng Siong, pleaded that he was not aware205 words
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Article297 1934-02-02 6 Motorist Fined £l5 Accused of having his arm around the shoulders and neck of a young woman while he drove along Edgware Road at a high speed, George Arnold Ayscough Budibeni, a young estate agent, of Bramcote Road, Puntney, waa fined £l5 with 255. 6d. costs297 words
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Article61 1934-02-02 6 Poland May Follow Lead Of Germany Warsaw, Jan. 28. The strict sterilisation of Poland’s sufferers from hereditary diseases, following the footsteps of the new Germany, is expected soon to go into effect here. The completion of the draft of the law by the Minister of Justice is reported.61 words
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Article389 1934-02-02 6 “I Won’t Go To Service” 'I L At the inquest on January 16 on Dorothy Evelyn Bayes, 14, a young dancer, who was found hang ng in a concert hall at Fair 5 Oak, Eastleigh, Hants, the dead girl’s 1 younger sister gave evidence that she had389 words
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Article343 1934-02-02 6 Woman On Way To Her Wedding Marries Another Man 1 r 4« It was disclosed during a case at Leeds, that a young woman began a voyage from I Sydney to Colombo, where she was to be married, but she met a man on board and343 words
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Advertisement28 1934-02-02 6 lEWff Crm < HttLy. r »AOt n»* 1 U for cleansing and massage; B keeps the skin supple. Representative :—Robert Blau (Malaya) Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. ‘Phone 4722.28 words
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Advertisement88 1934-02-02 6 //UNCLEAR ALL i Hire I 'if! "fi "'Wil I "CHOP INTAN BEER is now on sole at all the principal Dealers in Penang elsewhere. "CHOP INTAN" (Diamond Brand) PILSENER BEER is a product of the ARCHIPELAGO BREWERY Co., Ltd., A Agents and Distributors f N INCORPORATED »N THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.88 words
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Article736 1934-02-02 7 ’—China Times. MILITARISTS gambling at RISK OF CHINA'S national existence «‘While hostilities are still in progress in Fukien fighting has again broken out in the North-west between the troops o f General Sun Tien-ying and those of General Ma Hung-kwei. ‘China has already suffered enough from’—China Times. - 736 words
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Article135 1934-02-02 7 the Soviet Republic.—Central China Daily News. Soviet-Japanese Relations Nanking, January 11. Commenting on the existing relations between Soviet Russia and Japan, M. E. Ochanine, Secretary of the Soviet Embassy at Nanking, declared that he believed a war between Soviet Russia and Japan would break out soonerthe Soviet Republic.—Central China Daily News. - 135 words
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Article149 1934-02-02 7 .—Sin Wen Pao. Generals Pai And Li Offer To Mediate Hongkong, January 11. Generals Pai Chung-hsi and Li Tsungjen have offered to mediate in the Kweichow civil war and bring to an end the civil war which has been raging in that province for many months. It.—Sin Wen Pao. - 149 words
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Article80 1934-02-02 7 munists in their respective provinces.—Min Pao. Determined To Wipe Out Szechuen Reds Hankow, January 11. General Chiang Kai-shek has decided to take drastic action to wipe out the Communists in northern Szechuen and on the Hunan-Hupeh border. By order of the Generalissimo the provinces of Kansu, Hupeh, Szechuenmunists in their respective provinces.—Min Pao. - 80 words
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Article93 1934-02-02 7 .—Shun Pao. Mongolian And Tibetan Affairs Commission Nanking, January 11. It is learned that the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission will be abolished shortly because of its inefficiency in dealing with the situation in both Mongolia and Tibet. At the same time, a Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs.—Shun Pao. - 93 words
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Article663 1934-02-02 7 Fooehow Govt. Likely To Fall REPORTED SUCCESS OF NANKING Hangchow, January 11 The Fukien troops at Kutien are still holding that city and have succeeded in driving back the Government forces. The Government troops succeeded in disarming all rebels on the outskirts of Kutien, but failed to663 words
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Article801 1934-02-02 7 —China Times. TOO FAR AWAY TO BE CONTROLLED BY CENTRAL GOVT. I’or many decades China has done nothing to develop Tibet although it is a part of this country. On the other hand, the people are apt to look upon that region as an ‘outlawed’ area—China Times. - 801 words
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Article112 1934-02-02 7 —Shun Pao. Japanese Troops Not Withdrawing Peiping, January 11. The garrison posts in Chahar have been completely shifted following the mutiny of General Liu K wet-tang's forces. It is understood that the troops under Commander Chang Jen-chieh are stationed at Chihchen and Lungmen, those under Luan Hsuen-wu.—Shun Pao. - 112 words
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Article81 1934-02-02 7 Miss Chen Yu-mei will participate.—Shun Pao. Organized In International Settlement Shanghai, January 12. A “Buy Chinese” movement has been started by the leading Chinese women in the International Settlement and an exhibition will be held on January 17 at the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, it is learnedMiss Chen Yu-mei will participate.—Shun Pao. - 81 words
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Article67 1934-02-02 7 —Eastern rimes. Calls Producers’ Conference Nanking, January 11. The Ministry of Industry has decided to call a national producers’ conference at Nanking early next month to discuss measures to improve the productive power of the country. No definite date for the conference has yet been fixed. At present—Eastern rimes. - 67 words
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Article966 1934-02-02 7 —Central China Post. China Should Not Delay TO SETTLE DISPUTE WITH HER NEIGHBOUR No matter how much political expediency may befog the issue, or however important it may be for the Central Government to keep secret the twists and turns of diplomacy where the long drawn out—Central China Post. - 966 words
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Article682 1934-02-02 8 The Memorandum defining the attitude of the British Government on the disarmament question is based on the principle of equality of rights and the essential condition of reconciliation of the points of view of France and Germany and the return of the last named nation to Geneva and the682 words
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Article78 1934-02-02 8 Thomas J. Wood - -Thomas J. Wood .—Rugby Radio Service. Channel Sailings Cancelled London, Feb. 1. A fierce north-easterly gale swept Great Britain to-day and was especially violent in the Channel and the North Sea. Two of the cross channel sailings between Dover and Ostend were cancelled and the lifeboat.—Rugby Radio Service. - 78 words
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Article431 1934-02-02 8 THE CHILDRENS’ EFFORT FOR THE POOR: The public of Penang, big and little, will welcome the date March 2, when the pupils of Mrs. Rule’s Dancing Class, will perform in a variety of dancing items at the Town Hall at 5.30 p.m. The proceeds are in aid431 words
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Article1225 1934-02-02 8 —Thomas J. Wood in the Manchester Guardian. It happens upon fine starlight nights when the weather is mild and there is no probable hint of frost in the air that the J Old Baltic public-house has a rare and venerable visitor*. He comes creaking and wheezing to accustomed—Thomas J. Wood in the Manchester Guardian. - 1,225 words
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602 1934-02-02 9 ON OIL TANKER INCIDENT AT PULAU SAMBOE Th ;r-y-f, Ch nese members of the crew a p oil tanker Conus refused to Z) f tll the commands of their master, Capt. rv«r« on more than one occasion John .bVaJAS, vfx* a n I. a r<.602 words
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Article148 1934-02-02 9 Mr. Cheah Yew Huck Tl-e death took place yesterday of Mr. Cheah Yew Huck, at his residence No. 30, ®ri Bahari Road. t ‘ceased, who was 50 years of age, had Ber *’l in t-. Harbour Master’s Office for 2O years. During his period of office148 words
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Article321 1934-02-02 9 The Lady From Kedah APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE FROM E. LAMMERT Mr. Justice Prichard, K.C., dealt with a number of bankruptcy matters to-day after hearing summonses in Chamber. In the first case Joseph Leong was made a bankrupt. Debtor said he was a musician and his liabilities amounted321 words
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Article312 1934-02-02 9 Celebrations In Sungei Patani (From Our Own Correspondent). Sungei Patani Jan. 31. i The Kedah Hindu Community celebrated the Thaipusam Festival at the Sungei Patani Temple dedicated to the God Subramaniam, commencing on the 30th instant with much pomp and grandeur. At the Temple Theatre Tamil drama was312 words
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Article634 1934-02-02 9 Criminal Breach Of Trust NO EXPERIENCE OF PAWNSHOPS I 1 A Tamil detective named Sundaram was I chai ged before Mr. F. K. Wilson at the I i Kuala Lumpur Police Court, yesterday I with committing criminal breach of trust in respect of $3O entrusted to him634 words
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Article34 1934-02-02 9 PENANG —SWETTENHAM —SINGAPORE No Sailing Next Tuesday There will be no sailing from Penang to Port Swettenham and Singapore on Tues day, February 6. The regular Tuesday sailing will be resumed the following week.34 words
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Article74 1934-02-02 9 Result of Yesterday’s Matches! The following are results of matches played yesterday: Championship Singles:—Scarlett beat C. H. Rogers, 6 —2, 7—5. Mixed Doubles Handicap: —15.5 Miss Howes Roberts and J. H. Bowyer beat plus 3 Miss Weir and C. P. Purcell, 6 —2, Men’s Singles Handicap74 words
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Article49 1934-02-02 9 —Shun Pao. Negotiating Loan With Hongkong Merchants Canton, January 11. The Canton authoriites are now negotiating a loan of $15,000,000 with certain Hongkong merchants to meet the urgent military expenses of Kwangtung*. So far the negotiations have not been very successful, although they dre still in progress..—Shun Pao. - 49 words
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Article191 1934-02-02 9 Admiral Harper’s Views Can the Air Force control the sea in time of war? This was the question which ViceAdmirale J. E. T. Harper discussed in the Navy League lecture at the Royal United Service Institution. Answering the question he raised, he pointed out that191 words
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Article102 1934-02-02 9 TIN-SPOT YESTERDAY TO-DAY lajiluClX .£226-2-6 £226-7-6 TEN—(I Monttik) London £226-12-0 £225-15-0 Slngapon $113.25 $113.37% Business Done Penang $113.25 Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA—(Snadried) $2.95 $2. »5 BLACK PEPPER $17.50 $17.50 RUBBER London 4 23|32d. 4 25|32d. New York 10c. (G) 9%c.(G) Singapore Spot 16c. 15%c. Apt June102 words
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Advertisement293 1934-02-02 9 Look at k Date a A Coou OMV S 1i W INFANTS AND INVA»-' 0 ggg g u /7 7 f vr < I;: There is everything youi 4 baby needs in a tin of Cow t j < ;j Gate! The rich concentrated noiu> K ishment of the world’s293 words
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363 1934-02-02 10 1/3J based on the French franc at 78 5/16 Rugby Service and Reuter. A BOMBSHELL TO LONDON MARKET INTERESTED IN FRENCH ACTION London, February 1. President Roosevelt’s announcement came as a bombshell to London causing a rise in the price of1/3J based on the French franc at 78 5/16 Rugby Service and Reuter. - 363 words
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Article111 1934-02-02 10 Rugby Radio Service. Agreement Reached At Berlin London, Feb. 1. An agreement was reached yesterday afternoorl between the representatives of the British and American creditors and the German Government. Germany has undertaken to cease discriminatory agreements as from June 30, on account of the debt service. The agreementRugby Radio Service. - 111 words
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Article112 1934-02-02 10 Demand As Result Of Tax Gathering London, Jan. 27. On the money market this past week, there has been a continued demand mainly as the result of the usual tax gathering at this period of the year which necessitated further assistance from the clearing bank. In the meanwhile112 words
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33 1934-02-02 10 By P. O. “Ranpura” His Excellency the Governor and High Commissioner and Lady Clementi sail for England on holiday on February 16 in the P. O. “Ranpura.”33 words
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Article95 1934-02-02 10 then enter the w’orld markets.—Reuter Wireless. To Establish Industrial Research Council Cork Jan. 28. The intention of the Irish Free State Government to establish an industrial research council was announced to-day by the Minister for Commerce and Industry who declared that there is no limit of thethen enter the w’orld markets.—Reuter Wireless. - 95 words
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Article89 1934-02-02 10 Reuter Wireless. Woman Calls Barrister A Liar Paris, Jan. 29. A woman who called a barrister a liar and in her own words, "slapped his face” morally caused a second duel arising from the Stavisky scandal. She is a woman journalist named De La Rue and is theReuter Wireless. - 89 words
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Article93 1934-02-02 10 Switzerland Not To Abandon Berne, Jan. 29. Emphatic denial of the rumours published in the United States that Switzerland was about to abandon the gold standard was given to-day by an official Swiss agency. It stated that the authorities has taken all necessary measures to balance the budget93 words
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Article487 1934-02-02 10 .—Rugby Radio Service. Welcomed By. Press STRONG IMPETUS TO DISCUSSIONS London, Feb. 7. The British memorandum on disarmament is unanimously welcomed by the British Press as an attempt to reconcile security with equality, and disarmament. The Times links the Italian memorandum j with that of the British.—Rugby Radio Service. - 487 words
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489 1934-02-02 10 R. A. F. WORKING WITH CIVIL AUTHORITIES Malaya, it is planned, will have nearly 20 aerodromes in two years’ time, the Singapore Free Press learns. i The unique aerial chain is to be brought I about by the R.A.F. at Singapore in coI operaUcn489 words
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Article311 1934-02-02 10 but he knows a better PLACE FOR CURLEW Mr. L. A. S. Jermyn, who is relinquishing the headmastership of the Government English School, Batu Pahat, contrbutes a farewell leading article to the school magazine, “The Pilot”. He says: I have been asked to write311 words
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Article63 1934-02-02 10 :.—Reuter. Unsuccessful Attacks On Kashgar New City New’ Delhi, Feb. 1. Reports from Kashgar state that severe tribal fighting with heavy casualties has broken out again in Eastern Turkestan. The Turkis aided by the Khotans and the troops of Khoja Niazhaji four times attacked Kashgar New:.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article1053 1934-02-02 10 PARTNER SUED FOR FRAUD WITH BANKERS The preliminary inquiry into charges ofi criminal breach of trust in respect of| $24,901.28 and of $49,802.56 against Kavena Nagutha Mohamed Naina Maricar was opened before Mr. N. Grice in the Singapore Second Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The matter, which1,053 words
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Article142 1934-02-02 10 unemployed campin the summer—Reuter. Wireless. Help The Unemployed London, Jan. 27. Helping the unemployed to find useful occupation was the theme of a broadcast speech by the Prince of Wales this evening when he recalled his speech at the Albert Hall on the same subject twounemployed campin the summer—Reuter. Wireless. - 142 words
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Article69 1934-02-02 10 .—Keuter Wireless. London, Jan. 29. The Stock Exchange ruled very quiet and uninteresting to-day. Business in rubbers, oils and minings especially being disappointing, which was largely attributed to the fall of the French government. Among the commodities, copper was strong on speculative buying, rubber and cocoa were firm.—Keuter Wireless. - 69 words
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Article115 1934-02-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. “Stern Measures" Again** Defiant Pastors Berlin, Jan- 23 Following Reichsbishop Mueller's assu# tion of supreme control of the Prot Church in Prussia, Herr Goering’s police are examining lists of 9,000 pa* belonging to the defiant pas ora gency committee with a view to a—Reuter Wireless. - 115 words
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Article49 1934-02-02 10 only received slight injuries u -«etrdea.l ut.r less. Slight Injuries New York. J An attempt on the life of premier, Hashim Khan has re port Kabul, according to unconfW 1 received here. They add th' only received slight injuries u aslant Krnaetf dead Keuter less.only received slight injuries u -«etrdea.l -. ut.r less. - 49 words
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Advertisement261 1934-02-02 11 RVHY.. ..in the East.. KNEED BOURN-VITA I the perfect food-drink I ~x x I 1 1 I > |i f C( r t t*#' 'IH i Si H i o« I I Vjy IXr. I I «?>■-' s fosasHß>- I I ~X^. -M.--I 1 f'. MOW i ®:W "x. I261 words
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2533 1934-02-02 12 GOOD DIVIDENDS ON OPENING DAY LOVER'S IDOL AND LEONIE PAY SEST GOOD BATCH OF PONIES 77i? opening day of the Taiping Turf Club Professional Races, yesterday, attracted a fair crowd and with fine weather and good fields, the afternoon proved thoroughly enjoyable. Leonie and Lovers2,533 words
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Article529 1934-02-02 12 NOTICE The Air Mails despatched fwL on the 21st January per the ways via Alor Star were don on the 31st January. “‘Lon. air mail A mau tor South Ame rtca b to Marseilles and thence by f Mail Service will be morrow. b OUTWARD MAILS A mail529 words
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332 1934-02-02 12 HALF YEARLY AND YEARLY YARDAGES AND PERCENTAGES IMPORTS OF PRINTED COTTON PIECE GOODS 1933 i SINGAPORE PENANG F. M. S. TOTAL f■ A -"“'I Jan/June 1933 July/Dec 1933 Total Jan/Dec Jan/June 1933 July/Dec 1933 Total Jan/June 1933 July/Dec 1933 t Total Jan/Dec Jan/June 1933 Julyl/Dec 1933 Yard 9 I 1332 words
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Miscellaneous133 1934-02-02 13 aUE E N s GRAND OPENING fp-v 6.15 to-night 9.30 THE PICTURE AS ?he NDS acclaimed everywhere as THE MOST entertainment STUPENDOUS, MOST MAGNIFICENT IOMNp WORLD I PRODUCTION AW I ,n E h,story f E screen y ECLIPSING gr AND HOTEL" WITH ITS I DAZZLING PAGEANT OF STARS! PD ‘DINNER133 words
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Article361 1934-02-02 14 To Visit Australia This Autumn HOME BY DOMINION NAVY CRUISER Prince George will tour two Dominions this year. It was officially announced from Buckingham Palace on Jan. 16, that he will visit Australia for the Centenary Celebrations in Victoria this autumn. The official statement reads: “The King, in361 words
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Article119 1934-02-02 14 “OUR PRIDE IN EMPIRE” Melbourne, Jan. 16 Intense gratification is expressed here at the King’s decision to send Prince George on an official visit to Australia. Mr. Lyons, the Federal Premier, said Prince George could be assured of the warmest welcome. The Premier of Victoria (Sir Stanley Argyle)119 words
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Article69 1934-02-02 14 Greater Quantity F rom Japan Canberra, Jan. 15 Customs statistics issued here for the year 1932-33 reveal that the value of Japanese goods imported into Australia was £3,564,535, compared with £2,396,734 the previous year. About 61 per cent, of Aus’ralia’s imports from Japan competed directly with British goods.69 words
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Article56 1934-02-02 14 Sydney is planning to secure extra revenue from its harbour bridge by leas’ng some of the huge solid pylons which s upport the main arch fo “sightseeing cafe."” These pylons are extreme)'/ roomy ana could easily restaurants, says Austral News. From the top the famous Blue Mountains can56 words
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Article240 1934-02-02 14 Lost Spanner Leads To Big Find Gold, to which the internal currency gives a value of more than £6 an ounce, is still a very powerful magnet in Australia, and is being found in all sorts of unlikely places. Mr. David Toohey, ploughing on his farm about240 words
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Article84 1934-02-02 14 Australian Cricketers Said To Be Chosen Although the final selection awaits the termination of the New South Wales Victoria match, which starts on January 26th, the following fourteen players may be regarded as definitely chosen to tour England in the summer:— Woodfull, Ponsford, Bradman, Kippax, McCabe, Darling.84 words
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Article59 1934-02-02 14 Dame Clara Butt’s Gift i Dame Clara Butt who is doing a concert I tour of Australia has just presented a chalI lenge trohpy to be competed for by coni traltos at the Sydney Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod, which was inaugurated last year, has now become an annual fixture,59 words
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Article84 1934-02-02 14 England, Scotland and Ireland have their patron saints, and now one is suggested for Australia—St. Blaize, patron saint of the wool trade. Mr. Edmund Jow’ett, a well known Victorian pastoralist and chairman of one of the “Wear more wool” movements is responsible. If his proposal84 words
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66 1934-02-02 14 In these days of increasing road accidents, there is one state in which they are gradually becoming fewer. It is New South Wales. In 1930, says Austral News there wf re 6951 of which 367 were fatal. By 1932 these figures had decreased to 500966 words
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Article138 1934-02-02 14 “Taxis” Becoming Popular Australians are rapidly becoming airtaxi minded. The Quantas organisation, of Queensland, have just flown more than 7000 miles in a month, in taxi trips alone. Among the more urgent oemmissions was the search for a mental patient who wandered out of a small town hospital138 words
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Article140 1934-02-02 14 Increased Wool And Gold Shipments It is reported in the National Bank of Australia's “Monthly Summary” for December, just issued in Melbourne, that secondary industry and public buying demand showed further improvement during December, with increased employment and higher prices of stocks and shares and larger company profits.140 words
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Article183 1934-02-02 14 Tiny “Shock Troops” Winning In Australia Australia is winning her war on the prickly pear. The efforts of the commonwealth Prickly Pear Board to rid vast sections of Queensland from the inroads of this particularly tenacious form of cactus have been most successful. “Shock trroops” used183 words
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Article130 1934-02-02 14 Mr. Bruce, Australian High Commissioner in London, will be sailing for Australia some time next month, and will be away from London for about three months. He goes home with a record to hid credit. He has already arranged a series of conversions affecting over £BO,130 words
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Article156 1934-02-02 14 Players He Considers Certain To Tour England Clem Hill, the former Australian Test captain, forecasts the following twelve 1 players as “certainties” for the Australian team to tour England this year: W. M. Woodfull (Victoria) (captain), W. H. Ponsford (Victoria), D. G. Bradman (New South Wales), S.156 words
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Article135 1934-02-02 14 Brisbane, Jan. 16 Queensland beat South Australia by eight wickets in I heir last Sheffield Shield match of the season here to-day. C. W. Andrews carried his bat for a sound 68, scored in 96 minutes. South Australia, 184 (V. Y. Richardson 67, R. K. Oxenham 6135 words
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Article96 1934-02-02 14 Melbourne, Jan. 11. Jack Craw’ford, the Australian Davis Cup player, returns to the Australian “Test” team in the fourth Test, which begins at Adelaide on February 3. Crawford, who has not played since the first “Test” on medical advice, comes in for Vivian McGrath, on whom the burden96 words
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Advertisement44 1934-02-02 14 Revolutionary Idea IN FOUNTAIN PEN DESIGN There have been many beautiful fountain pens, but nothing so smart, so wholly different as the new Parker Vacumatic. Holds 102% more ink —no increase in size. Reversible gold point writes two ways. At all good dealers. I44 words
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Advertisement229 1934-02-02 14 "Imagine How Proud lAm I —when other mothers ask me how I keep baby so healthy U She’s never been ill. Hardly ever cries. She is a contented H baby. And all because of proper feeding. Ever since wean- ingl’vebeengivingherQuakerOatsgruel.ltsuppliesprac. II tically everything she needs for healthy I 5 development.229 words
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414 1934-02-02 16 Weights For To-Morrow CARD OF 9 EVENTS The following are the handicap for tomorrow’s races at Taiping RACE 1. The following are the handicaps for tosion B, about 5i furlongs. Bacarra 9.04 Lady Raja 8.11 Marcelle II 8.07 Prophet’s Gift 8.07 Ardita 8.07 Snipe 8.03414 words
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Article173 1934-02-02 16 Australian Board Decision SUBMIT NEW RULE TO IMPERIAL CONFERENCE Sydney, Feb. 1. The Australian Beard of Control have decided to submit their new anti-bodyline rule to the Imperial Conference for adoption. The delegates also apply to the M.C.C. for a tour in Australia in the 1936-7 season. Wives173 words
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Article1003 1934-02-02 16 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following were the latest quotation» In MESSRS. KENNEDY CO’a share Het -uAj Yesterday To-day Buyer* ‘<uvers Seller RUBBER A. Panas 1.05 1.15 1.00 1.10 Bassett 67% 72% 65 70 Broga 67% 72% 67% 72% Connemara 1.15 1.25 1.15 1.25 1 Kempas1,003 words
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Article55 1934-02-02 16 PENANG, FEBRUARY 1 (By -’f UK '-••«UUUtXj A- On London Bank Demand 2)4 I|l6 4 m|ts 2)4% Private 3 m|ts credit 2)4% 3 Documentary 2)4 7)16 On New York Bank Demand 57% nom. France T.T. 875 nom. India T.T. 154% Hongkong T.T. 35% dis. nom. Shanghai T.T. 41% dis.55 words
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Article46 1934-02-02 16 The s.s. CORFU from Japan, China and Singapore is expected to arrive here at 11 a.m. to-morrow and will leave for' Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Port Said, Malta, Marseilles, Gibraltar, Plymouth and London at 7 p.m. the same day. Steamer will work at the Wharf.46 words
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Article96 1934-02-02 16 Bobby Aug Not Fighting Bobby Ang, who is billed to meet Rough Diamond in the main event of to-night’s ccn ests at Fun and Frolic Stadium, has not arrived in Penang and according to the promoter, Mr. de Souza, the card will be altered, with Pat Reading probably96 words
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Advertisement16 1934-02-02 16 111 “WHAT HXs tOIADE JAPAN?” BY H. G. SARWAR M.A.. M.C.S, (Retd.) IN THE “SUNDAY GAZETTE”16 words
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Advertisement771 1934-02-02 16 BATANG PADANG DREDGING COMPANY, LIMITED. (In Voluntary Liquidation.) SPECIAL RESOLUTION. At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company, duly convened and held at No. 33, Beach Street, Penang, on Monday, the 15th day of January, 1934, when a quorum of Members was present, the following Resolutions were adopted 1.771 words
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Advertisement486 1934-02-02 16 BATU CAVES Tin COMPANY, UM (In Voluntary Liq u d SPECIAL~REs()H At an Extraordinary Gene l the above Company, duly c Or at No. 33, Beach Street Monday, the 15th day of when a quorum of Member, the following Resolutions 1. That the Company voluntarily and that f Cooper and486 words
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