Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 February 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-02-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 39. Vol. XCII. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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518 1934-02-16 1 CHANCELLOR'S DESCRIPTION OF AUSTRIAN UPRISING WORKERS' CHANGE OF MENTAL ATTITUDE Vienna, February 15. 'Hie uprising in Austria was described as a criminal adventure and sheer madness by Herr Dolfuss in an exclusive interview with Reuter. He emphasised that simultaneously with the outbreak of revolt518 words
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Article103 1934-02-16 1 ist negotiated a Treaty.—Rugby Radio rvice. Comment In House Of Lords London, Feb. 16 n the House of Lords to-day, Lord Ply- »uth said that a treaty had been signed tew days ago between the British Resist Minister in Aden and the Imam of "ten which dealt withist negotiated a Treaty.—Rugby Radio £ rvice. - 103 words
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Article60 1934-02-16 1 ■'l with barbed wire.—Reuter Wireless. Holding 500 Whites At Bay Hernando Mississippi Feb. 12. gro troops are holding at bay 500 s who are surging round the court in an attempt to lynch three negroes are being tried on a charge of assault--1 a white girl.■ ■'l with barbed wire.—Reuter Wireless. - 60 words
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Article76 1934-02-16 1 White Paper on Monday.—Rugby Radio Service. Temporary Commercial Agreement London, Feb. 16. An Anglo-Soviet temporary commercial agreement will be signed at the Foreign Office to-morrow. The signatories for the British Government will be Sir John Simon and Mr. Walter Runciman; and for the Soviet Government M. Maisky, AmbassadorWhite Paper on Monday.—Rugby Radio Service. - 76 words
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Article61 1934-02-16 1 Reuter. Desire For Closer Understanding Berlin, Feb. 15. Liu Chung-chieh, the new Chinese Minister, had lunchoen with the China Club of German Industry. Many Government officials, Nazi leaders and prominent industrialists were present. Mr. Liu Chungchieh stressed the desire for closer understanding between China and Germany, j ChinaReuter. - 61 words
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Article83 1934-02-16 1 .—Reuter. Claim Against Rcyil Dutch Oil STOCKBROKERS' WIN The Ffa£ue, leb 15The Supreme Court delivered judgment in the action taken by the Amsterdam Stockbrokers’ Association claiming that the Royal Dutch Oil Companies and their subsidiaries should pay interest in gold. The court granted the claim in.—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article56 1934-02-16 1 .—Reuter. Pres. Roosevelt Asks For One Year’s Extension Washington, Feb. 16. President Roosevelt has submitted to the Senate Banking Committee a bill providing for one year’s extension of the Temporary Bank Deposit Insurance Bill, which permits the Government to guarantee small deposits in certain banks.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article51 1934-02-16 1 Government Stocks Steady London, Feb. 16. Sterling on New York was and on Paris 77 I|l6. The stock market were quiet. British Government stocks were steady. War loan sold at 101 7*B. 594 bars of gold of an approximate value of £1,630,000 were disposed of at 137'551 words
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Article119 1934-02-16 1 —Reuter. French Reply To German Note GERMAN PROPOSITIONS REJECTED i Berlin, Feb. 16. Government quarters consider that the French note will not help to bring disarmament a step nearer solution as it repeats allegations already disproved by Germany. But it is noted with satisfaction that the note—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article104 1934-02-16 1 --Reuter. $950,000,000 For Relief r Washington, Feb. 16. President Roosevelt has signed the bill providing $950,000,000 for unemployment relief following the managers of railways notifying a 15 per cent reduction of pay of railwaymen begin as from July 1. President Roosevelt asked the railway executive to extent the--Reuter. - 104 words
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Article662 1934-02-16 1 Rugby Radio Service. Against French i Quotas GOVERNMENT MOTION APPROVED j i I The House of Commons by 169 votes to 44 approved of the Government motion for retaliatory measures against France in connection with the quota dispute after Mr. Runciman had announced readiness to negotiate j conditionallyRugby Radio Service. - 662 words
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Article254 1934-02-16 1 JI Three Points Necessary IN SIR STANLEY BCIS 1 OPINION Writing in the Centenary Number of the “Ceylon Observer” Sir Stanley Bois who for 30 years was connected with Ceylon and the rubber industry says: I emphasised three points which in my opinion were necessary for254 words
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Article102 1934-02-16 1 —Reuter Wireless. On Vatican Prohibitory Index Vatican City, Feb. 13. The Vatican have placed on the prohibitory index Alfred Rosenberg’s “Myth of the Twentieth Century,” and Ernst Bergmann’s The German National Church.” Both books are likely to become Nazi textbooks. Dr. Rosenberg’s book is banned because it—Reuter Wireless. - 102 words
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Article67 1934-02-16 1 l —Reuter Wireless. Rome, Feb. 18. Signor Mussolini has been requested by every profession and trade from artists to agricultural labours to Represent them in the new Chamber to be elected on March 25th. All large professional associations of employers and employees have to submit lists ofl—Reuter Wireless. - 67 words
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Advertisement16 1934-02-16 1 It. NAGATA I BROTHERS DENT9STS Head Office next Ito The Dispensary Branch Office 52, Leith Street.16 words
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Advertisement45 1934-02-16 1 ■J iJ I i i iJJLtiJLLU I Polonies A fresh shipment has Pork Pies just arrived. na Block Puddings T Smoked Sausages Chipolata Sausages Cambridge Sausages Pritchard a co., Ltd. Sandringham Sausages Veal. Ham Egg Pies Sole Agents for British Malaya rii mTn-fg- Jac—"u— 'LtiJi.H.EI45 words
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Advertisement22 1934-02-16 1 ■o————— j MASSAGE HOUSE 227, Hutton Lane Penang Mr. Mrs. K KUSAKA and Miss OKANE CERTIFIED MASSEURS OPPOSITE HUTTON LANE POLICE STATION22 words
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Advertisement1802 1934-02-16 2 Z» Penang Hill The BANKS M s ALLY Co nederlandsche Chartered Bank Ml communications relating to RailwaV. P| ft Afl HANML y TSCHAPFW advertisements should be addressed! e< Now Most Conveniently situated at 6- A, M B J. tn the Advertisement Manager, The Beach, Street. Call at our new premises1,802 words
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Article2488 1934-02-16 3 AN R.A.F. INNOVATION: "THE MAN WITH THE DONKEY": TRAINING SCOTLAND YARD DETECTIVES: STORIES OF JOSEPH DEVLIN (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, January 26 THE PRINCE AS LANDLORD The Prince of Wales has often, both in his public speeches and in his visits to various parts2,488 words
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Advertisement351 1934-02-16 3 j I fi I Allenburas Foods I The‘Allenburys* Foods are I particularly suited to the I feeding of babies in hot S climates. They are germ free I and their use is an absolute guarantee against infantile 1 diarrhoea and cholera. c I Milk Food No. 1 Milk Food No.351 words
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Advertisement767 1934-02-16 3 $lOO Must be Wof P '1 I :o S.G. P.G. FOOTBALL COMPETITION :o: NO ENTRANCE FEE I 1 :o: j jJELOW will be found particulars of the Sunday Gazette and Pinan Gazette, Football Competition No. 10, in which you are asked to forecast results of ten English League and Cup767 words
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Article940 1934-02-16 4 Unveiling Of Donor's Tablet YESTERDAY'S PLEASANT "I FUNCTION The Chinese Recreation Club was ten r ete’ ycsteruay the occasion being the unveiling of the Donor’s Tablet in honour jf which an ‘At Home’ was held by Mr. 2heah Cheang Lim, the President of the Clue.940 words
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Article523 1934-02-16 4 Annual Perak Fixture CEYLON XI WINS BY AN INNINGS (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 15. A Ceylon XI captained by Joklaas convincingly defeated the Ipoh Club in a two day match on the local padang by an innings and seven runs. I With Whitaker523 words
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Article157 1934-02-16 4 One Of The Most Novel Inventions ASCENTS AT PENANG Excitement is an store for the people of Penang. Mr. U. Kyaw Yin, attached to the Government High School, Tavoy, Burma, has arrived and hopes to be able to make an ascent here in a balloon of his157 words
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Article376 1934-02-16 4 List Of Contributors Dr. Jagatsingh, President of Sikh Gurudwara, Penang $201.00 Messrs. Raibahadur Harduttrai Motilall L $lOl.OO Purushotamdass Co. $lOl.OO C. K. Joshi- $lOl.OO Janikidass Sewffarayan 51.00 Harakhchand Kunverjee Co. $lOl.OO Bhaichand Co. 21.00 Ranchordas Parshotamdas $lOl.OO Thakordas Chhotalal 51.00 I Uttamram Co. 51.00 Jagdishprashad Pannalall $5l376 words
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Article286 1934-02-16 4 Sir Walter Huggard, K C.. Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, arrived at Penang to-day by the s.s. Kedah. Mrs. S. W. Gooding, wife of the popular Vice-President of the Perak Cricket Association has sailed for Home. Mr J S W. Arthur, Secretary for Postal Affairs, S.S. and F.M.S.286 words
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Article180 1934-02-16 4 Chitral; p; o - By Chitral p. o. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. BRYANT FOR PENANG Several prominent Malayans returned from home leave last night by the P. O. “Chitral” which put into port about 7.30 p.m. an hour and a half earlier than was expected. Among those passengers who disembarked180 words
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Advertisement37 1934-02-16 4 If you wish to extend your trade and find new customers, try a small advertisement in the “Pinang Gazette.” It circulates throughout the whole of North Malaya, Siam and Sumatra. As a selling medium it stands unrivalled.37 words
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Advertisement229 1934-02-16 4 I A J K tLW w w ™ll f\ Mm i kbioav NYMPH ERRANT SELECTION I D ***** THERE’S A RING AROUND THE MOON CARROLL GIBBONS AND JOHN GREEN HAVE MADE A GREAT PIANO DUET RECORD OF THE TUNES FROM THIS NEW LONDON L SHOW THIS IS ROMANCE Fox-Trot Cuoyi229 words
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Article, Illustration1247 1934-02-16 5 ALAN FAIRFAX - Ihe Old Hands B T~T C? *I t— 7 a AA and the New 1 JD 0 1 I tLAJVk By ALAN FAIRFAX For the last month or so, the chief topic of conversation among cricketers has been Australia’s chances in the Tests this series.1,247 words
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Article1188 1934-02-16 5 LEONORA VJ GREGORY - By LEONORA VJ GREGORY I.— The Daily Herald. Whenever the problem of surplus population becomes unduly oppressive, the bundling of large portions of it, with loud blares of trumpets, to the other end of the earth, dawns like a burst of sunshine upon the mindsI.—The Daily Herald. - 1,188 words
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Article329 1934-02-16 5 AUSTRALIAN TOUR—THE CONDITIONS Why The Wives Must Stay At Home i BRADMAN’S FUTURE No wives. No broadcasting. No writing for newspapers. These are the three commandments to be imposed on the sixteen Australian cricketers to tour England this summer. Don Bradman for one will probably not be too pleased. He329 words
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Article114 1934-02-16 5 Australia To Present It To Imperial Conference Sydney, Feb. 2 Australia’s Cricket Board of Control today decided to invite an English team to tour Australia during the 1936-7 season. The Board also decided to bring their own Rule 48 before the Imperial Cricket Conference, as they are anxious114 words
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Article281 1934-02-16 5 League Fixtures HOME FOOTBALL GALA ON SATURDAY The following is the draw for the fifth round of the F.A. Cup to be played tomorrow. Sheffield W. v Manchester C. I Birmingham v Leicester C. I Preston N.E. v Northampton T. Liverpool v Bolton Stoke C. v281 words
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Article47 1934-02-16 5 Sleeping Factory Girls Crushed T o Death Niigata, Feb. 14. Five feet of snow of the dormitory roof caused the collapse of a building burying nineteen sleeping factory girls: thirteen were crushed to death, and out of the debris only six were extricated.47 words
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Article250 1934-02-16 5 Pereira Wins The Double PENANG PLAYER BEATEN 'I IN SEMI-FINALS 2 L- j (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 15.- j The fifth annual Malayan Tamils TennhST Championship Meeting was concluded to- day at Kuala Lumpur when A. I. Pereira* last year’s Singles Champion, won the250 words
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Article221 1934-02-16 5 Reuter Wireless. England's Pear Display PORT DEFEATS IRELAND X Dublin, Feb. 10. In the rugger match between England and Ireland, which the former won by 13 points to 3. England was early penalised but Siggins missed an easy penalty kick. Then Morgan scored a brilliant individual try whichReuter Wireless. - 221 words
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Article80 1934-02-16 5 P.C.C. “A” versds Butterworth Recreation Club The following will represen* th P.C.C. “A” in a cricket match against the Butterworth Recreation Club on the on Saturday 17th. February. }RB4, at 2.15 p.m. J. A. McEvoy (capt.), J. N. Davies. D. D. B. Cook, D. Wills, P. L. Cooper,80 words
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Advertisement33 1934-02-16 5 &ldn gives that matt complexion; HI the best powder base. H for cleansing and massage; H H keeps the skin supple. H Represeniatwe :—Robert Blau Malaya) Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. ’Phone illl.33 words
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652 1934-02-16 6 SLAVE RUNNERS’ DEFIANCE Inadequate British Patrol Last year was the centenary of the official abolition of slavery, largely promoted by British effort. This year, it is estimated on good authority, 5,000 African natives, including a number of British subjects, will be smuggled across652 words
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Article83 1934-02-16 6 During the week ending February 10, J 934 exports from Malayan ports amounted to 15,344 cases, of which 11,115 cases were to the United Kingdom, 550 cases to the Continent of Europe, 2,850 cases to Canada, and 829 cases Elsewhere. Total exports for the period Ist83 words
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Article425 1934-02-16 6 GESTETNER CHAIRMAN THINKS IT IS The hey-day of the Woolworth’s of the Far East, Japan, is nearly over! That is the view of Mr. S. Gestetner, chairman and managing director of the famour British manufacturers of duplicating machines. Mr. Gestetner is in Singapore on a425 words
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Article383 1934-02-16 6 DEATH BY MISADVENTURE, SAYS CORONER A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Singapore Coroner, after an inquiry into the cirumstances under which George Buxton, a young European prison warder, met with his death. It will be recalled that383 words
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Article568 1934-02-16 6 100 Pigeons Used To Smuggle Drugs GANGSTER RULE IN U.S. GAOL “The prison seems to have been run on the lines of a first-class hotel,” is the comment of the New York Tinies on the sensational allegations of graft and corruption at the Welfare Island Prison,568 words
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Article278 1934-02-16 6 A correspondent, whom we will name “Mi. Pyjamas”, writes as follows: The first intimation we had was at about 7 a in. yesterday with the roar of twelve planes with wheels, no floats, in advance of their floating ’drome, immediately overhead: the difference of the278 words
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Advertisement89 1934-02-16 6 BEYOND A SHADOW OF DOUBT af THE w FOR VXWILL THE PRODUCT OF AN ALL-BRITISH FIRM. C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD., Borsumy Building, Robinson Road, Singapore. Tel. No. 4565. Chartered Bank Chambers, Union Street, Penang. Tel. No. 1023. APB 2 Ramambaftthat pure Mood not only keeps away disease, but to89 words
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Article4380 1934-02-16 7 tead of an importer.—Chinese Economic Journal. j T seems to be quite generally believed, though perhaps not fully confirmed, that much of those portions of China which are densely populated, and in which no natural forests exist, were once heavily timbered. Whether this be true or not,tead of an importer.—Chinese Economic Journal. j - 4,380 words
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Article52 1934-02-16 7 is Shun Pao. Concentrating At Lungyen Hongkong, Jan. 25. Three divisions of Cantonese troops have arrived at Lungyen in south-western Fukien. General Tsai Ting-kai is also reported to have arrived at Lungyen, It is said that an understanding has already been reached between General Tsai and the Cantoneseis—Shun Pao. - 52 words
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52 1934-02-16 7 Shanghai Morning Post Peiping, Jan. 25. The people in Chahar are feeling extremely uneasy as the Japanese troops are building defence works along the Jehol-Chahar border. General Sung Cheh-yuen, the Chahar Chairman, is returning to his post shortly in view of the tense situationShanghai Morning Post - 52 words
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Article801 1934-02-16 7 Man’* Wonderful Triumph Over Nature WHY THE LOCKS WERE NECESSARY So much has been written about the Panama Canal, that it hardly seems possible there should be much left to say. There is even an American called Halliburton who had (himself photographed while swimming it, and who801 words
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Advertisement60 1934-02-16 7 Slump or no slump, all the advertising bu that reaches this office is not accepted. Our > tising Department exercises discrimination. I to live up to the traditions of a century of unb publication and maintain its reputation <or advertiser and consumer a square deal. If ye it advertised in60 words
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Article755 1934-02-16 8 The pushfulness of Nippon has broken down the citadel of British patriotism. .\t least, such would appear to be the case if the astounding story, published by our Singapore contemporary, the “Straits Times.” is as accurate as its source would imply. As readers will have noted from755 words
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Article295 1934-02-16 8 Student life in Germany is likely to be revolutionised by a series of remarkable measures which have been intro- duced by the Nazi Government. Next ’year only fifteen thousand students will be allowed to enter German universities, and of this number only ten per cent, may be women.295 words
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Article866 1934-02-16 8 A CEYLON CENTENARY: c We have received a copy of the Ceylon Observer Centenary Number. The next oldest newspaper in the East L to the “Pinang Gazette’ the CeylonL Observer” has published an edition I, worthy of the great occasion. I he articles cover every conceivable field866 words
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Article1579 1934-02-16 8 with their own door.—lvor Brown in the “Manchester Guardian.” Among the British paintings at Burling--1 ton House is Frith’s “Paddington.” What a jolly, dramatic, adventurous theatre it seems, remote from the drab realities of the normal terminus! For drab these places are. At the time when the railwayswith their own door.—lvor Brown in the “Manchester Guardian.” - 1,579 words
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Advertisement283 1934-02-16 8 A splendid flE| supper Mffiwf i *'B and then HH r-y /-L B a Carlsberg. jqlljW i\ W I 1 vrirlclinrini Hill 1 il 1 .Once tasted always wanted the king of beers SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY LIMITED Singapore PENANG Kuala Lumpur rflb d MM VAT I WARih283 words
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Advertisement29 1934-02-16 8 When Buying Hams ALWAYS SPECIFY Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: OBTAINABLE FROM All the Leading Dealers. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co. Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, A Kuala Lumpur.29 words
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344 1934-02-16 9 LAW PASSED NONE TOO SOON Bookies 1 Bilß Canners in Great Britain are complaining of the “(lumping” of cheap Singapore pineapples, ami are demanding tariff protection, so that the new law dealing with Singapore canneries has come just in time. Malacca, Feb. 13. There344 words
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Article235 1934-02-16 9 Gaming Houses Raided On CONSECUTIVE I DAYS I There were three cases brought before the Penang Police Magistrate, Mr. D. j 'Tills, this morning, in which 9, 9 and 12 Cantonese respectively were charged with playing in common gaming houses at 45,' Seek Chuan235 words
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Article382 1934-02-16 9 A Savage Attack JUDGE'S SEVERE COMMENTS Johore, Feb. 12. You have been guilty of a grossly cruel attack, with another person, on an unarmed man. It is a cowardly act. You are a powerful man and yet you behave like that. I am going to382 words
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Article202 1934-02-16 9 Matches Arranged The following matches have been arranged:— MONDAY, 19th FEBRUARY Championship Doubles N. A. Sedwick and P. N. Knight vs. R. P. Bingham and J. H. Bowyer. Men’s Singles Handicap “A”: —3 B. Brooke vs. (winner of) —5 D. G. Jackson vs. —15.3 C. H.202 words
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Article29 1934-02-16 9 —Reuter. Vote Of Confidence In Government Paris, Feb. 16. The Chamber has voted confidence in the bv 402 votes against 125. Government uy Sixty-eight abstained from voting.-—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article644 1934-02-16 9 Unusual Assizes Case AMITY OF MALAYS AND CHINESE Johore, Feb. 10. The transfer of a piece of a rubber-land of about two acres was the compensation made to a Chinese, named Phang Lam, in settlement of a case against a Malay, Jadi bin Tanggok, of Kampong644 words
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Article101 1934-02-16 9 Over 20,000 Entries I Over 20,000 entries were received in connection with the Bata Shoe guessing 1 competition run. by Bata Shoe Company, 1 Penang. The number of shoes sold between 7th and 13th February were 2,056 pairs. As no competitor got the correct forecast accordingly the101 words
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Article44 1934-02-16 9 Reuter. U.S. 1934 COTTON PROGRAMME 12,150,482 Acres To Be Withdrawn From Production Washington, Feb. 16. The 1934 cotton programme has been finally decided upon. According to an announcement cf the Faim Administration, Contracts have been signed to withdraw 12,150,482 acres from production.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article110 1934-02-16 9 TIN-SPOT TUESDAY TO-DAY London £225 .17.6 £225.15.0 TIN— (S Month») LOQidOD •> £225.12.6 £220.10.0 Rlngnportl $113.25 $113.25 BusineM Done Penang $113.25 $113.25 BtudneM Done 25 Tons 25 Tons OOPRA—(Sondried) $3.05 $3.05 BLACK PEPPER $lB.OO $lB 00 RUBBEB London 4% 4 15j16d. New York •> Holiday 10 7!16o.(G) Singapore110 words
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Advertisement104 1934-02-16 9 J *1 I I 11. t t I L M»AMT* Mae I QI IfA' THE SALUTE! Here they come “Smiler” leading—a gallant and endless little army radiating Health and Happiness! The tramp of these V sturdy little feet is heard increasingly throughout the world to-day for Cow Gate is fast104 words
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633 1934-02-16 10 GOVERNMENT FORCES HOLDING BACK AMNESTY OFFERED BY CHANCELLOR TRADE UNIONS DECLARED ILLEGAL i 4 Vienna, February 15. The Government forces are apparently holding back till noon, when the amnesty offered by Dr. Dollfuss yesterday evening expires, before bombarding the last strongholds where the rebels.—Reuter. - 633 words
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Article163 1934-02-16 10 eiiuweu sngnt decreases.—Rugby Radio Services. 1 Satisfactory Increases London, Feb. 14. The Board of Trade returns for January showed increases over those of the previous month and over January 1933, in both imports and exports. Imports for the month totalled £64,671,822 as compared with £63,161,584 ineiiuweu sngnt decreases.—Rugby Radio Services. - 163 words
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Article134 1934-02-16 10 Echo Of 10,000,000 Mark Berlin Scandal Berlin, Feb. 10. One of the notorious Sklarek brothers. Max Sklarek, died here after a long illness from heart failure. The Sklarek case, it will be recalled, formed one of the most inglorious chapters of post-war corruption in Germany. The three134 words
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Article49 1934-02-16 10 Berlin, Jan. 19. Every woman who is the mother of more than three children living in the state of Hessen will in future be allowed to visit one performance once a month at the State Theatre free of cost. Similar privileges are to be arranged at cinemas.49 words
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Article352 1934-02-16 10 understanding was probable.—Rugby Radio Service. Approaching Problem In Right Way TRYING FOR AGREEMENT London, Feb. 15. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, in a speech at Preston last night, emphasised the importance attached by the English people to democratic liberties. In the last few years, the conditions of theunderstanding was probable.—Rugby Radio Service. - 352 words
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58 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter Wireless ‘Denial Of America’s Moral Obligation’ New York. Feb. 10. The Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America has telegraphed to President Roosevelt urging him to withold his support of the Vinson Naval Bill. The Church describes the Bill as a denial.—Reuter Wireless - 58 words
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Article51 1934-02-16 10 has ordered a medical investigaton.—Reuter Wireless. Deputy Summoned Paris Feb. 12. The First Deputy to be summoned to appear before the magistrate investigating the Stavisky fraud is M. Bonnaure who refused to attend the Court, however, on a plea of ill health. The Magistrate has ordered a medicalhas ordered a medical investigaton.—Reuter Wireless. - 51 words
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37 1934-02-16 10 .—Reuter Wireless. Berne, Feb. 12. The Swiss Federal Council has decided to reduce from 6-%% to 4-%% from January Ist Interest on its share of the League of Nations loan..—Reuter Wireless. - 37 words
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Article33 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter Wireless Berlin, Feb. 10. The German-Swiss transfer agreement has been signed by which scrips belonging to Swiss creditors will be paid in full in return for additional German exports.—Reuter Wireless - 33 words
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Article88 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter. No Special Products Mentioned London, Feb. 15. Reuter understands that the AngloRussian trade agreement aims at increasing the proportion ’of Russian purchases in Britain which at present are greatly exceeded by the value of Russian imports. The rates of interest charged on British Government guarantees of.—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article30 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter Wireless. F riendship T o wards Britain Aden, Feb. 11. A treaty of friendship between Great Britain and the Imam Yehia of Yemen has been signed..—Reuter Wireless. - 30 words
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Article51 1934-02-16 10 chasing value of the dollar. —Reauter Wireless. Administration’s Bill Approved Washington, Feb. 13. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives has approved of the Administration’s Bill authorising compensation for United States representatives abroad in respect of the depreciated purchasing value of the dollar. —Reauterchasing value of the dollar.—Reauter Wireless. - 51 words
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Article349 1934-02-16 10 Unity In China "IT IS HIGH TIME TO CO-OPERATE Shanghai, Feb. 14. Marshal Chiang Kai Shek and Mr. Wang Ching Wei (Premier) have jointly issued a circulatory telegram to the nation, reiterating their plans for the salvation of the country. Their main plans are the suppression349 words
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Article57 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter. 160,000 Metric Tons Basis EUROPEANS LIKELY TO PROTEST London, Feb. 15. The “Financial Times” Amsterdam correspondent also states that, according to the “Algemeenhandelslad,” the Government wants to fix the Dutch Indian native rubber quota basis at 160,000 metric tons annually and believes that the European growers—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article74 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter. Scientists Overjoyed At Perfect Weather Tokio, Feb. 14. The eclipse started at 8-45-24 reaching totality at 10-0 and 5-23, and lasted 130 seconds: the eclipse ended at 11-37-34. Weather was perfect during totality: scientists are overjoyed believing that the photographs were most successful, giving value data—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article274 1934-02-16 10 Literary Association Activities Reviewing the activities of the Chinese Student’s Literary Association the annual report states that the membership of the association commenced with 80 on the register at the beginning of the year and since then had considerably increased. One hundred and forty-three applications for membership were274 words
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Article128 1934-02-16 10 Students Avenge Arrest Of Colleague Rangoon, Jan. 31. Pagoda Road Railway Station was the scene of considerable excitement to-day when between 400 and 500 students rushed the station and threw stones at the station staff. The incident was the sequel to the arrest of a 16-year-old student by128 words
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51 1934-02-16 10 —Reuter Wireless. Tokio, Feb. 10. Thirty-five thousand out of fifty-six thousand convicts are) expected to benefit through the Imperial amnesty which will be announced to-morrow in celebration of the birth of the Crown Prince in December last. Sentences will be reduced by at least—Reuter Wireless. - 51 words
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Article2333 1934-02-16 11 ACTIVITY IN THE THEATRE: "EAST LYNNE" AT THE LITTLE THEATRE: "THE CONSTANT NYMPH" AS TALKIE: H. G. WELLS TO MAKE A FILM (From Our Own Correspondent) London, January 27. TRIBUTE TO A SAVOYARD Many signatures have been attached to a testimonial to Sir Henry Lytton. People in2,333 words
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Advertisement111 1934-02-16 11 eV ever Wherever in the world there are people of discrimination, there j Lipton’s Tea is known an d honoured. Because Lipton’s Tea is blended an d packed by the greatest firm of Teaexperts in the world. M UPTONS a eva^m.L ment YELLOW LABEL va to°k n <nt KINS 6KORSE111 words
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Article926 1934-02-16 12 SYMINGTON WILSON Weekly Market Report 1 London, January 31. Since our last Report the Rubber Market 1 has passed through a period which might I almost be described as feverish and prices I at one time showed a substantial advance, i American buyers have been in the Market for large926 words
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Article1132 1934-02-16 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY I The following are the latest quotations ta MESSRS. KENNEDY CD’s share list to-day. i Tuesday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers I I MINING I I A. Weng 1.90 2.00 1.85 1.95 Chenderiang 9|3 9]9 9|3 9[9 Jelapang 15j3 15)9 15)3 15)91,132 words
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Article590 1934-02-16 12 Schedule of Prb ip g Lines The following is a list of vess arrjv 1 ind sailing from Penang during e Wee^ IN PORT TO-DAY M.V. ROMPIN from Pungah, G irbi and Kantang. Sails for the sa: ports on 19th instant. S.S. BURDWAN to Hong Kong,590 words
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Miscellaneous1200 1934-02-16 12 8.8. C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES v 8.35 —9. 05 —The Commodore Grand Or-TO-D AY chestra, directed by Joseph Muscant, relayed from the Commodore TheaFor the Straits Settlements and Federat- tre Hammersm ith, London. Bd Malay States from the Empire transmit- g 20 Tir^e signal from Big Ben. News ter Daveatry, England.1,200 words
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Article761 1934-02-16 13 OUTWARD MAILS I A. man for North, North Eastern and North stem Sumatra, Europe (to conwit s.s. “Dempo” at Belawan) by the s.s Kedah” will close rt 5 p.m. today. A- mail for Colombo, Port Said, London, and Hamburg by the s.s. Bs> napp” will close at 5761 words
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Article57 1934-02-16 13 i PENANG, FEBRUARY 14 (By Courtesy erf the Chartered Bank)' I•■ On London Bank Demand 214 8|32 4 m|ts 2[4 3|16 Private 3 mjts credit 2|4 7|16 3 Documentary 2|4% On New York Demand 58 nom. France T.T. 875 nom. India T.T. 154% Hongkong T.T. 33?» dis. nom. Shanghai57 words
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Article54 1934-02-16 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Court of Appeal opens, Penang. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Singapore Turf Club Meeting, Ist day. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Singapore Turf Club Races, 2nd day. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Variety Dancing Entertainment, in aftl of St. Micholas Home, Town Hall, 5.30 pjß. SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Singapore Turf54 words
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Miscellaneous245 1934-02-16 13 «V b TO-NIGHT 6.15 '3jjgF-~'. 930 TO-NIGHT! > Matinees TO-DAY SUNDAY at 2.45 p.m. muL giuh k iM LEO ANNOUNCES- **4P at S A TRULY GREAT CHAMPIONSHIP SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT I S 5 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Most Exciting Film of To-Day! J “Tike Tke ILa\dly” Proudly presenting the future contender for the .world's245 words
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Miscellaneous186 1934-02-16 13 AND ANOTHER THRILL FOR YOU! Z YOU WILL BE INTRODUCED TO ALL THE PAST AND PRESENT CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD INCLUDING B JESS WILLARD, J. J. JEFFERIES, JOE RIVERS, JACKIE B FIELDS, STRANGLER, LEWIS, ETC., ETC. THE YEAR’S GREAT PICTURE I EXCITING FROM zASk ar* START TO FINISH! B BECAUSE186 words
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Miscellaneous93 1934-02-16 13 L STILL DRAWING CROWDS! I I SEASON EXTENDED TILL TO-MORROW! > l a? I Matinee To-day at 2.45 p.m. 1 6.15 NIGHTLY 9.15 Edgar Rice Burroughs Sensational Jungle Thriller S "TARZAN THE FEARLESS" 5 starring S BUSTER CRABBE OUR NEXT ATTRACTION Fox Film Presents I The First Narratage Picture r93 words
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Article538 1934-02-16 14 Rough Seas In The Bay WATER-SPOUT NEAR PONDICHERRY Madras, Jan. 26. Rough seas accompanied by high winds have prevailed in the Bay of Bengal since Monday, making the southern ports of the Madras presidency unfit for navigation. So rough is the weather that steamers coming538 words
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Article155 1934-02-16 14 An Embarrassed Hindu I Madura, Jan. 26. Mr. Gandhi, who arrived at Rajapalayam, Ramnad District, yesterday, was presented with several of addresses and purses. The auctioning of addresses and other presents received by Mr. Gandhi, which usually forms an entertaining interlude in functions gut up155 words
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Article361 1934-02-16 14 Madras Support For Bill ACTION AGAINST NEWSPAPERS New Delhi, Jan. 24. The opinions of the Madras Government and of some of the District Magistrates of the Presidency, received on the States Protection Bill, give further support to the principle of the measure. The Local Government, however, supports361 words
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Article195 1934-02-16 14 Flood Havoc After Earthquake Bombay, Jan. 30. India's present abnormally cold weather is leading people to wonder whether it is due in any way to reactions from the earth > quake. In Bombay, where,, as before repor- ted, it is not unusual to see people wearI ing195 words
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62 1934-02-16 14 Tinnevelly, Jan. 24. Addressing a large public meeting at Tinnevelly, Mr. Gandhi said that the dfs- astrous earthquake which has laid desolate extensive areas in Bihar and Orissa and other parts of Northern India, should be considered as God’s chastisement for man’s sins. He appealed62 words
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Article175 1934-02-16 14 Scheme Drawn Up EARLY DECISION EXPECTED Colombo, Jan. 24. The “Daily News” undertands that the proposal to establish a School of Dentistry will shortly come up for final decision before the Executive Committee last year and it was decided that such an institution was needed in Ceylon.175 words
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Article256 1934-02-16 14 Wide Powers Proposed Calcutta, January 22. A new Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill is ready for introduction in the Bengal Lei gislative Council. It amends and supple- ments the existing law with the object of strengthening the Government’s power to i grapple with terrorism. Most of the256 words
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Article114 1934-02-16 14 I Pudukottah, Jan. 28. Five members of a family were killed and two others seriously injured as a result of a store of fireworks exploding in the room in which the family was sleeping at Illuppur, 18 miles from Puduco*tah. The explosion occurred in114 words
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93 1934-02-16 14 Rangoon, Jan. 29. Rs. 16.000 in currency notes and cash was looted by bandits from the motor launch Dana, which plies between Kyaungon and Rangoon, where she was moored at a place 'henr Sir gm fur ’nading rice bags. The bandits entered the Clerk's93 words
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Article195 1934-02-16 14 Burmese Pilgrim’s Grievances Kandy, Jan 21. The grievances of Burmese pilgrims who come to Ceylon by the overland route were related at an emergency meeting of the Kandy Y.M.B.A. The meeting was convened to consider what action should be taken in view of the large number of195 words
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Article79 1934-02-16 14 Indian Customs Seizure Of Opals Nagapatam, Jan. 22. A smart seizure of a parcel booked for Calcutta was effected by the Customs staff today at Adirangapatnam Post Office when they opened, under a warrant from the Additional District Magistrate of Tanjore, a parcel found to con'ain about79 words
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Article85 1934-02-16 14 Distinction For Ceylon Resident Colombo, January 23. Mr. Lionel G. Wendt of Colombo, has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Antwerp International Exhibition of Photography. A photograph *aken by him was also hung at a London Exhibition recently. Mr. Wendt is the only person who has85 words
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Advertisement2071 1934-02-16 15 I 4T3 p "BRITISH INDIA I x s /21\ /n and apcar lines I Cornpanles Incor P orated ,n England) TA EUDrxDC VIA CHET MAIL PASSENr-R and CARGO SERVICES BLUE PUMMEL i_iMir TO EUROPE V,A SUEZ From Penang Arrive Marseilles Arrive New York I u invnnN Mar. 1 PRES. HAYES2,071 words
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Article188 1934-02-16 16 Tentative Card Drawn Up NAVY BAND IN ATTENDANCE 4 (By Seconds Out”) With regard to the coming amateur boxing tournament to be held under the auspices of the Penang Amateur Boxing Association in aids of the Distressed Europeans’ Fund, the Asiatic Unemployment Fund and St. Nicholas Home188 words
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Article102 1934-02-16 16 At Chinese Swimming Club > Two water —polo matches will be played at the Chinese Swimming Club to-morrow at 3.00 p.m. Two teams of the Swimming Club will be selected to meet a team from the H.M.S. Eagle, and a combined team from H.M.S. Wren and H.M.S.102 words
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Article, Illustration203 1934-02-16 16 Chan Stopped In Fourth Round LAST NIGHT'S STORE FIGHT (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapoie, Feb. 16. Battling Chan's seconds threw in the towel at the end of the fourth round when the Penang youth was seen staggering round the ring appearing hardly able to203 words
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Article50 1934-02-16 16 Sheik Mohamed, another Tamil, was charged with cheating, by dishonestly inducing one Veeravan to hand over the sum of $250 at the Labour Office, Penang, at about 10 a m. on February 8, 1934. Accused was allowed SIOQ bail, and the case was postponed for mention on February 23.50 words
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59 1934-02-16 16 Sundaram, a Tamil, was charged in .the Penang Police Court, this morning with criminal breach of «hoe* three years ago in respect of $5B worth of gold jewellery which was handed to him at No. 4, King Street. With bail for accused in59 words
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Article838 1934-02-16 16 OPENING OF COURT OF APPEAL MOTION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL GRANTED The first Court of Appeal for this year opened in Penang this morning, the presiding judges being the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Huggard, the Hon. Mr. Justice S. J. Thomas, Chief Justice, F.M.S., and838 words
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Article98 1934-02-16 16 TO MEET HON. ALEXANDER CADOGAN His Excellency the Governor arrived at Glugor by air at 12.22 p.m. to-day. Owing to the late arrival of the "Chitral” Sir Alexander Cadogan’s aerial dash to meet His Excellency at Singapore before he embarked on the s.s. "Ranpura” had to98 words
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Article235 1934-02-16 16 Match With P.C.C. ABANDONED AFTER FEW HOURS PLAY The cricket match which was started lon the Esplanade yesterday between the i P.C.C. and the Navy was abandoned after a couple of hours play owing to the rain. The P.C.C. who batted first had put up 100235 words
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Article229 1934-02-16 16 Beaten By Ipoh Y.W.C.A. SINGAPORE TOO GOOD FOR K.L. WYNSOMERS Quadrangular Hockey Tournament (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 16. The Ipoh Y.W.C.A. Hockey team defeated the Penang Recreation Club ladies by two clear goals. The Y.W.C.A. were unable to get more goals chiefly due229 words
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Article86 1934-02-16 16 —Reuter Mr. MacCracken Found Guilty Of Contempt Washington, Feb. 15. Mr. MacCracken, Assistant Secretary of Commerce in Mr. Hoover’s regime, was found giulty of contempt by the Senate for refusing to appear in the Senate enquiry on the mail contracts and sentenced to ten days’ gaol. Mr.—Reuter - 86 words
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Article61 1934-02-16 16 Incited Natives Against N.E.I. Government Medan, Feb 6. A European, has been arrested in the neighbourheed of Cheribon, for inciting the natives against the Government. He proclaimed himself the head of a kampong and when arrested cried: ‘‘Do you allow your leader to be arrested?” Whereupon the villagers61 words
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Article160 1934-02-16 16 Fatal Stabbing in Transfer Rolcl MAN ARRESTED A serious stabbing affray in •lying the death of an Indian Tamil nan; 1 p a[{: Sami occurred to-day at house .No 112 A Transfer Road. It is understood that the dt n.sed wb was the landlord of the160 words
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Article185 1934-02-16 16 Contract For VickersArmstrongs As already repor ed, the P. O. Company have placed an order for a new mail and passenger ship with Vickers-Arm-strong Limited. She will be a fast ship of over 20,000 tons. The vessel will be built at Barrow-in-Furness, and her construction,185 words
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Article73 1934-02-16 16 M.A.F.C. vs. I.R.C. The following will represent the Muthibol Ahzan Football Club (Kampong Java) in a friendly game of soccer against the Indians Recreation Club on Sunday ait Dato Kramat Ground S. I. Yusoff, S. Mohamed, H. A. Md. Tammin, E. Hussain, Che Din, F. Ibrahim, Mohd. Rajab,73 words
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Advertisement62 1934-02-16 16 EASTERN ORIENTAL HOTEL. PENANG. Ideally Situated Modern Sanitation Throughout Excellent Cuisine Under European Chef DINNER DANCES Every WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY To-Morrow ORCHESTRAL MUSIC DURING TIFFIN 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. DINNER DANCE 9.30 p.m. Midnight. ’Phone 322 1440. Telegrams Hoteleando H is a long lane thci lias no turning. An advertisement62 words
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Advertisement22 1934-02-16 16 What Is the Good of repining BUY I THE PINANG GAZETTE AND SUNDAY GAZETTE I Keep up to date and be happy22 words
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