Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 February 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-02-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 45. Vol. XCII. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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1143 1934-02-23 1 Tin Producers’ Association Buffer Pool PRINCIPLE OF PLAN IS SOUND JANUARY RESOLUTION REAFFIRMED At a Special Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday, 6th February, 1934- to consider the “buffer stock plan,” at which sixteen Members were present in person, the subjoined Resolution was unanimously adopted “After further consideration of1,143 words
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Article, Illustration190 1934-02-23 1 Concluded Yesterday i SOME PROGRESS HAS *> BEEN MADE London, Feb. 22. communique issued in Berlin ■o-uiglit states “conversations between M-. Eden Lord Privy Seal, and members of the German Government. the subject of disarmament were concluded to-day. In the ccuise of his stay in Berlin Mr. E<.cn190 words
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Article230 1934-02-23 1 —Reuter. Government’s Contribution To Trade London, Feb. 22. In a speech to the Glasgow Chamber of mmerce to-day, Sir John Simon referred i the increased interest which the British üblic were taking in foreign policy and iternational relations. He said the greatt of all contributions—Reuter. - 230 words
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Article49 1934-02-23 1 —Reuter. MONEY RESOLUTION Adopted by govt. j London, February 22. The House of Commons adopted without a division the money resolution providing for maximum advances of £9,500,000 for the completion of the new Cunarder and for purposes of the new Atlantic merger.—Reuter. (See story on Page 3.)—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article184 1934-02-23 1 .—Rugby Radio Service. F rench Reply Being Considered London, February 22. The French Government’s note on quotas and trade negotiations is being subjected to careful study. It is understood that it is conciliatory in tone and opens up the prospect of negotiations between the British and Frencn Governments.—Rugby Radio Service. - 184 words
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Article239 1934-02-23 1 Rugby Radio Service. Govt. Help For Manufactures London, Feb. 22. The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Elliott announced in the House of Com- mons that the government proposed for, two years beginning from April 1 next, that a milk marketing board should be guaranteed by means of exchequerRugby Radio Service. - 239 words
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Article50 1934-02-23 1 —Reuter. Passed By Chamber Paris, Feb. 22. The Chamber by 469 votes to 123 votes passed the whole Finance Bill which now goes to the Senate. The Budget, as amended by the new government, provides for receipts cf 48,477 million francs and expenditure cf 48,418 million francs.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 50 words
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Article336 1934-02-23 1 Early Abandonment Unlikely < ADVENT OF DOUMERGUE! I GOVERNMENT < The advent of the Doumergue Govern- ment renders highly improbable any eaily I abandonment of the gold standard under j panic pressure says the monthly letter of j Robert Benson and Company, adding that the problem336 words
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Article184 1934-02-23 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Attended By The King and Queen DUKE OF BRABANT'S MESSAGE London, Feb. 22. Their Majesties the King and Queen with otßer members cf the Royal Family and most members of the Cabinet attended the memorial service to the late King Albert at Westminster Abbey—Rugby Radio Service. - 184 words
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98 1934-02-23 1 Rugby Radio Service. BUT NOT IN MALAYA! London, February 22. “There are 34 million telephones in the world, and it is now possible to speak to 32 million of them from Great Britain.” The Post-master-General, Sir Kingsley Wood, mentioned this interesting fact in a speech atRugby Radio Service. - 98 words
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Article164 1934-02-23 1 curities and stimulating speculation—Reuter. Regulating Bill Severely Criticised Washington, February 22. The bill to regulate the Stock Exchange was severely criticised before the House Inter-State Commerce Committee by Mr. James Whitney, President of the New £orl: Stock Exchange, who said that the bid will destroy the free,curities and stimulating speculation—Reuter. - 164 words
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78 1934-02-23 1 —Reuter. Despite President’s Guarantee Managua, February 23. The Nicaraguan insurgent leader, Gene- ral Sandino, his brother and two other generals were murdered on the outskirts of Managua last night, despite the President’s instructions guaranteeing their lives. General Sandino arrived at Managua recently. His object was to—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article53 1934-02-23 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Total Of £21,636,550 Subscribed London, February 22. The lists in connection with the issue of, the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia 3Vi per cent, registered stock £97 per cent, were closed for cash applications at eleven o’clock this morning. The total amount of the—Rugby Radio Service. - 53 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-23 1 i I II I 1 T. NAGATA BROTHERS DENTISTS Head Office next to The Dispensary Branch Office 52, Leith Street.20 words
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Advertisement33 1934-02-23 1 GUESTS appreciate the superior /jaw/ flavour of HOSTESSES ensure the success of their dinners by serving CHEFS realise that they cannot gJ d than use Sole Agents for. British "Malaya: f jB jkj33 words
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Advertisement9 1934-02-23 1 ANCHOR BEER SUPREME IN QUALITY EXCELLENT IN TASTE I9 words
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Advertisement1867 1934-02-23 2 ■SATES FOR CASUAL MUHICIPAL NOT'CE. JsmSS» BANKS ADVERTISEMENTS SALE OF LANDS AND HOUSES. 1 11V LIMITED. fli By order of the Municipal Commissioners settiem® t nederlandsche Chartered Bank Mohamed' bin Pawan g Teh. Acting ban» HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ of endea, avstoaua and cm > Municipal Bailiff and Licensed Auctioneer, fV .THE CHINES»1,867 words
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851 1934-02-23 3 SISTER SHIP TO FOLLOW "534" The Government has ainnounced its' plans for financing the completion of j the Cunarder 534, building a sister ship j and setting up a merger company to j work the North Atlantic fleets of the: White Star and Cunard lines.851 words
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Article459 1934-02-23 3 Mr. Bernard Shaw On Next War “WILL PETER OUT IN RIDICULE Mr. George Bernard Shaw, broadcasting in the “Whither Britain” series on Feb. 6, described bombing aeroplanes as angels of peace.” He declared that their employment would lead to the mutual surrender of the capitals459 words
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Advertisement231 1934-02-23 3 i MJ When Distance Lends Enchantment Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills will Help. THE old saying that “Distance lends enchantment” is never more apt or to the point than when applied to people whose breath is laden with evilsmelling odours. No matter how handsome they may appear, they lose their231 words
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Advertisement310 1934-02-23 3 ft i LIPTON ’S means TEA B in every Language! I Whatever language they speak, people who appreciate the best know that Lipton’s means Tea—and the best of Tea. You too, can enjoy the perfect quality which has given Lipton’s Tea its world-wide prestige 1 LI PTONS 1 YELLOW LABEL310 words
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Article1653 1934-02-23 4 BEATS GAINS AND RECORD 4 STRATEGIC CONTEST WHICH PRODUCED FEW THRILLS Len Harvey, the fighting Cornishman, crowned an amazing career by winning the British Empire Heavy-weight Championship from Larry Gains, the coloured Canadian, at the Royal Albert Hall, S.W. on Feb. Bth. The announcement from1,653 words
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357 1934-02-23 4 AT THE CINEMAS: Queen’s Showing “The Narrow Corner” “THE TORCH SINGER” EXCELLENT If you are looking for an excellent musical drama, go to The Windsor where Claudette Colbert, David Manners, Lyda Robert! and Baby Le Roy are to be seen in “The Torch Singer.”357 words
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Article44 1934-02-23 4 Good Entries For Singapore Tournament (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 23. There is no lack of entries for the Singapore Amateur Boxing Tournament which takes place early next month. Civilians, the Wiltshire Regiment, artillery men, airmen and police muster 63 entries.44 words
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Article520 1934-02-23 4 Mrs. Laffan, of Sungei Patam, is an inmate of the General Hospital, Penang. The Hon’ble Mr G. E. Cator, British Resident, Perak, who has been staying at The Residency, Ipoh, returns to Taiping on Monday. Mr. F. Wallace, 0.C.P.D., Lahat, the well known rugby player, shortly leaves520 words
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Article276 1934-02-23 4 D.A.F.C. Beat Combined Naval XI At the Date Kramat padang yesterday evening the Darul Aihsan F.C. defeated .he Combined Naval XI by 3 goals to nil in on interesting game of football. When play started the D.A.F.C. took the ball to the sailor’s territory and the opposing276 words
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Article68 1934-02-23 4 Since Socialists Lost Battersea •r < i Battersea Council proposes to reduce the rates in March by Is. 6d. Last year the rates were cut by is and the year before by Bd. so the total reduc- 1 tion in three years will be 3s.68 words
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Article165 1934-02-23 4 Saturday’s Match On Esplanade The following are the teams selected to represent the P. C. C. and the P. R. c. in a Cricket match to be played on Saturday and Sunday on the Esplanade P.C.C. T. S. Anthony, H. W. Brady, J. M. Scoular, R. G.165 words
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Article69 1934-02-23 4 Plant To Be Installed In Cruisers A proposal that air-cooled electric cream plant should be installed in “C” anH “D” class cruisers on foreign stations was accepted at the 48th meeting of the Hea quarters Naval Canteen Committee, it winstated in Admiralty Orders on Feb. 2 Installation69 words
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Advertisement45 1934-02-23 4 Wn-n r *Aor n J fl gives that matt complexion; fl fl the best powder base. fl B I I I I I Illi I for cleansing and massage B keeps the skin supple. fi Representative :—Robert Blau (Malaya) Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. ’Phone45 words
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Advertisement116 1934-02-23 4 zg. THIS RECORD i WILL J thrill wmu YOU! D *****, MASSED BANDS, DRUMS AND I PIPES, PLAYING I THE PROGRAMME USED AT THE FESTIVAL OF EMPIRE 1933 "MAKING R ktl’V CONVERSATION j FOXTROT ,s SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY AND IT’S PLAYED BY THE IV J 8.8. C. DANCE116 words
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1357 1934-02-23 5 FIRST DAY TO-MORROW NOTES AND SELECTIONS ZEELAND AND GORILLA GOOD THINGS IBy Tic-Tac) To-morrow will see the open-1 ing of the Singapore Turf Club Extra Professional Meeting which will be continued on Wednesday, February 28 and Saturday, March 3. The entries are’ exceptionally good and1,357 words
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Article832 1934-02-23 5 I Yesterday's Thrilling Match FINE DISPLAY BY NAVAL TEAM A thrilling soccer match was witnessed yesterday when on the Esplanade the H.M. i S. Eagle convincingly defeated Huck 800 s XI in name, but in reality the unbeaten Champions of Penang, the Chinese Recreai tion832 words
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Article49 1934-02-23 5 Sheffield United Badly Beaten London, February 22. The following are the results of matches played to-day in the English League DIVISION I Stoke C. 3, Sheffield U. O. DIVISION II Swansea T. 4, Port V. 0. DIVISION HI (Southern Section) Northampton T. 2, Bristol C. 3. —Reuter.49 words
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Article160 1934-02-23 5 Forthcoming Ties i The following ties have been arranged for next week MONDAY, 26TH Championship. —V. Lunberg v. H. E. McClelland. Men’s Singles Handicap.—ls J. F. Scully v. +15.2 H. E. de Wind. TUESDAY, 27TH Men’s Doubles Handicap. —40 E. Vai-j berg and D‘.. Campbell v. Scr.160 words
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Article32 1934-02-23 5 -Reuter. Somerset Beats Middlesex > J'i London, February 22. i The County rugger match Somerset and Middlesex waa and resulted in a win for Someraafc by Ml points to IH— Reuter--Reuter. - 32 words
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Advertisement473 1934-02-23 5 Who ever heard of a OF BARGAIN; BASEMENT on a top floor? We doubt if anybody has, yet there is no doubt about the Bargains we are offering there. BEDROOM MULES PYJAMAS For Ladies. French made. In Blue Men’s Sleeping Suits in variety of or Green Poplin. Short Louis heels.473 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1934-02-23 6 London, Feb. 9. when Dollfuss is returning I to Vienna to make his complaint I to the League, the Nazi chiefs and storm-troopers are gathered on the Austrian frontier. But the occasion of their gathering is an entirely harmless one. Their ski-ing championships are being held1,124 words
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Article181 1934-02-23 6 Part Of £BO,OOO Cargo Of Books Sixpence was the price paid by a local bookshop for four volumes which, with ether first editions and priceless treasures from the Duke of Devonshire’s library at Lismore Castle, had been insured for £BO,OOO for transit to London. While181 words
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Article596 1934-02-23 6 “Distrusted” Him In The War “BUT AFRAID TO DISMISS HIM -Mr. DUFF COOPER Mr. A. Duff Cooper (Financial Secretary to the War Office) and biographer of the late Field-marshal Earl Haig, addresing Army officers of the London district in London on Feb, Ist, said596 words
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Advertisement42 1934-02-23 6 To treat these corfiplalnts success* ftully. get to the root of the trouble. Clarke’s Blood Mixture Is the world’s greatest blood purifier gnd healer. It is famous for Blood and Skin Disorders. Of at Chtmitn aat Start». BtaaTfygMM LIQUID or TABLET farm42 words
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723 1934-02-23 7 the cause of further strife.—World Daily News, Peiping. ABSENCE OF STORMY SCENES A Remarkable Feature MR. LIN SEN RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT The Fourth Plenary Session of the Central Executive Committee closed on Jan. 25 and immediately afterwards a manifesto was issued to the country in thethe cause of further strife.—World Daily News, Peiping. - 723 words
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Article406 1934-02-23 7 Doctor's Fight With Bandits GRIM STRUGGLE IN ROCKING MOTOR-CAR A British doctor practising in Shanghai, Dr. Robert Cecil Robertson, of Kilmarnock, only escaped death through the jamming of a Chinese gangster’s pistol when he was held up and robbed by a gang of bandits406 words
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Article47 1934-02-23 7 —Peiping Morning Post. One-Third Illeterate Peiping Jan. 28. According to latest investigations made by the Social Affairs Department, the total population in Peiping has reached 1,500,000 persons. Of this number one-third are illeterate. The Social Affairs Department is now devising measures to remedy the situation.—Peiping Morning Post. - 47 words
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103 1934-02-23 7 —Peiping Morning Post. CHINESE ENGINEERS ORGANIZE SZECHUEN EXPEDITION GOVERNMENT TO DEFRAY EXPENSES Tsinan, January 28 Members of the Chinese Engineers Association have decided to organize a special commission under the leadership of Mr. Sha Fu-chun, director of the Association to investigate the mineral resources. The—Peiping Morning Post. - 103 words
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Article276 1934-02-23 7 so clearly necessary to be made. —China Press Weekly. Valuable Comments And Suggestions Some valuable comments and suggestions were made in regard to higher education in China by Dr. Lo Chia-luen, president of the National Central University, in the course of an address at the weeklyso clearly necessary to be made.—China Press Weekly. - 276 words
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Article86 1934-02-23 7 .—Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. Tibetans Hold Military Conference Chungking, Jan. 27. Commanders of the Tibetian troops in Sikang held a military conference yesterday to discuss plans for resuming their offensive against Sikang. The commanders declared that Sikang was originally Tibetan territory and that they had every right.—Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. - 86 words
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Article86 1934-02-23 7 China Times. Delegation’s Strong Opposition Nanking, Jan. 30. In view of the strong opposition mani-; fested by the Mongolian delegation against; the new regulations governing district au- tonomy in Inner Mongolia the Government has decided to reconsider its decisions I regarding this question. It is believed IChina Times. - 86 words
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Article242 1934-02-23 7 to take command of the army.—Sin Wen Pao. Leaders Urged To Go Abroad Amoy, Jan. 30. The 19th Route Army has now been split into two parts. Those who have surrendered to the Government have already been reorganized into the 6th Route Army andto take command of the army.—Sin Wen Pao. - 242 words
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Article116 1934-02-23 7 —Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. Szechuen Communists On General Retreat Chengtu, Jan. 27/ The Communists in northern Szechuen have started a general retreat on all fronts as a result of the strong pressure brought to bear upon them by the provincial forces. The Communist stronghold, Pachung, is now the—Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. - 116 words
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Article103 1934-02-23 7 I Min Pao. Fruitless Attempt To Evade Arrest Shanghai, Jan. 31. I Chinese native gamblers, finding it un- safe to gamble on land, organized a float- ing gambling house” on the Whangpoo |and met there every night to play Ma Jongs, dice and other games. However, theI Min Pao. - 103 words
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869 1934-02-23 7 China Times. NO OFFICIAL REPORT Of Situation I CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PUZZLED I ir j I Although foreign reports continue to state that a new independent govern* ment has been established at Kashgar in southern Sinkiang, so far the Government failed to receive any official reportChina Times. - 869 words
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Article327 1934-02-23 7 New Station Opened DIRECT CONNECTION WITH BRITAIN I Shanghai, Feb. 4. The new Marconi beam wireless station at Chenju was formally opened on Feb. 3 and greatly impressed the distinguished! Chinese and British present as an example! of the combined complexity and simplicity of modern scientific327 words
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Article769 1934-02-23 8 Very little is heard nowadays about the internal affairs of Russia; but those who have been following recent events in the Soviet Union have noticed a general increase of activity. The second Five Year Plan is now in full swing. In order to carry it through with the utmost769 words
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Article72 1934-02-23 8 Importer Fined $2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 23. Shuheie Jiri, the Japanese proprietor of E. Jiri and Company was fined $2 and ordered to pay $25 towards the cost of the prosecution for importing and selling fountain pens to which were affixed a false trade mark72 words
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Article63 1934-02-23 8 In Singapore Coffee Shop (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 23. Three desperadoes entered a hylam coffee shop near closing time on Wednesday and ordered coffee. Suddenly one produced a pistol, another a knife and intimidating the inmates rifled the till and decamped with the contents. This form63 words
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Article963 1934-02-23 8 MONSTERITIS Well, well! we have got our own, monster after all. According to our j esteemed contemporary a foul looking, brute was seen off Pulau Rimau on Wednesday afternoon. That skipper certainly got a detailed idea of it in the short time it was visible. We aie963 words
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Article239 1934-02-23 8 Accused Acquitted And Discharged (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 23. After a trial lasting for three days Ayacutty Thevar and Isaac were acquitted and discharged at the Perak Assizes, the former on a charge of murder and the latter on a charge of abetment of the239 words
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Article189 1934-02-23 8 Application Against Cooly Contractor 1 > 1 Mohamed Aliar, until recently a co* l contractor, was examined in the Sup' j Court this morning in connection w judgment debt and amount he could Mr. Pooley, appearing for the plain' Shakiri Rowther Co., said the judgin' was for over189 words
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843 1934-02-23 9 SECOND CONVICTION IN "HUMAN BONES" CASE Sentence of five years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed on Arjan Singh on Wednesday, in the Singapore Assizes Court when the special jury which heard the case against him returned an unanimous verdict of guilty on the charge of843 words
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369 1934-02-23 9 PLANS FOR ANNUAL MEETING To Be Held At Ipoh The Engineering Association of Malaya Holds its annual general meeting this year r Ipoh, three days being allotted for the purpose. Members attending the session will assem*le at the Station Hotel, Ipoh, at 7.30 a.m. Friday, March369 words
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Article88 1934-02-23 9 Chinese Who Was Found Dead On his own application to-day the Assistant Official Assignee was appointed Receiver in the estate of Goh Soon Eng, a Chinese who was found dead about a fortnight ago. Mr. Moor said there were no relatives in Penang. There w’as a88 words
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Article65 1934-02-23 9 Routes Not Yet Sanctioned By C.P.O. Dr. Ong Huck Chye, who is on the Subcommittee of the Poh Hock Seah in charge of the routes for the Twa Pek Kong procession, informed a Pmang Gazette representative that the routes for the twoday procession have not yet65 words
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Article676 1934-02-23 9 Steadily Returning MR. LOW WEE BENG'S OPINION The former prosperity of Malaya is steadily returning,” said Mr. Low Wee Beng, a well-known business man of Penang, who is now in Singapore to report to the Fukien community on his industrial mission to Fukien recently. Mr. Low r676 words
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Article69 1934-02-23 9 By Promise Of Big Reward (From Oui Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 23. A Chinese passenger and a Japanese cabin boy of the s.s. “Katori Maru” were arrested on a charge of attempting to import 2,009 tahils of chandu valued at $16,000. The steward admitted the offence saying69 words
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Article711 1934-02-23 9 1 As Compensation To Defendant PENANG POLICE COURT Not only was the defendant acquitted and discharged, but the complainant was ordered to pay him $5 by way of compensation in a case of theft which was heard by the Penang Second Police Magistrate, Mr. D.711 words
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Article119 1934-02-23 9 TIN-SPOT YESTERDAY TO-DAY London £227-12-6 £228-0-0 TIN—(S London £227-5-0 £227-15-0 Singapore $114.12 V 2 $114.25 Bunlneaa Done Penang $ll4 $114.25 Buetnem Don« 25 tons 25 tona OOPKA—(Sonftried) $3.00 2 95 BLACK PEPPER < $lB.OO $17.00 RUBBER London 4%d. 4 29 32d. New York 10 7 16c.(G) Holiday Singapore119 words
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Article60 1934-02-23 9 SEEN BY PILOT OFF MUKA HEAD Capt. Rhys Williams, a Penang pilot, tells us that he caught sight of a sea monster off Muka Head. The creature was similar to that seen by a ship’s captain off Pulau Rimau on Wednesday afternoon. It would appear that this monster60 words
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Article39 1934-02-23 9 On Saturday And Sunday The management of the Wembley Park announces the holding of a Fox-trot and Waltz Competition on Saturday and Sunday a f f he Dance Hall. Prizes will be awarded to ladies and gentlemen.39 words
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Article69 1934-02-23 9 The following arrived by the s.s. “Kedah” from Singapore this morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Cameron, Mr. J. G. H. Sutherland Capt. G. H. N. Reay, Mr. P. M. Adams, Mr. H. M. Hodges, Miss Yeomen, Mr. and Mrs. Ooi Sin69 words
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Advertisement129 1934-02-23 9 Well above the Average Er. J Cow Gate builds the healthy virile child, not the fat and flabby baby of the ordinary artificial food. That is why modem Mothers the world over are turning to it with 1 re,ief R “There is NO DOUBT about I SO it lue DATi129 words
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466 1934-02-23 10 —Reuter. WHOLE OF BELGIUM FLOCKS TO BRUSSELS CROWDS KEEP DEATH-LIKE SILENCE AND STILLNESS Brussels, February 22. When dawn broke cold and misty, the final act of homage was paid before the funeral of King Albert by thousands of Belgian ex-Scrvice Men—Reuter. - 466 words
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Article125 1934-02-23 10 Rugby Radio Service. No Cause For General Alarm At Present London, February 22. In a letter to the local authorities and water works companies, the Minister of Health says: “The continued drought makes it increasingly necessary that each water undertaker should look carefully into its position ofRugby Radio Service. - 125 words
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Article42 1934-02-23 10 —Roub> r Collision In Mid-Air London, Februajfy 22. k tuJT U er£ons wcre killed, including PorF Psus "in known airman, Colonel Brito a-K,pian e tW Pats made a n Slntra aviation camp. iQs>a pioneer flight to China in—Roub>r - 42 words
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Article75 1934-02-23 10 —Reuter. Increased Industrial Opposition Washington, February 22. Senator Wagner told President Roosevelt that the industrial opposition to the National Labour Board was increasing with disquieting results. The Board’s industrial settlements were top low and some were unsatisfactory and he suggested legislation prohibiting company union. Meanwhile, General Johnson,.—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article42 1934-02-23 10 Reuter. New U.S. Plan To Obtain Philippine Acceptance Washington, February 22. The United States abandonment of all military and naval bases in the Philippines is contemplated in the Administration’s new plan to obtain Philippine acceptance to the Hawes-Cutting Independence Act.Reuter. - 42 words
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Article92 1934-02-23 10 —Rugby Radio Service. Agreement With British Railways London, February 22. j The four main line railway companies of Britain and the Imperial Airways have reached an agreement for the formation of a new company with a nominal capital of £50,000 to provide and operate air services in the—Rugby Radio Service. - 92 words
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Article61 1934-02-23 10 —Route? Objectionable Portions Excised t London, February 22. Mr. Quo Tai-chi informs Reuter that in response' to his representations regarding the film “Jack Ahoy” which will be produced cn Monday, the Foreign Office saw the film and the management agreed to certain excisions. Mr. uo Tai-chi is satisfied.—Route? - 61 words
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Article141 1934-02-23 10 —Reuter. Striking Development > IMPORTANT SUCCESS FOR NANKING New Delhi, February 22. A striking development is reported in the Turkestan civil war. According to a Kashgar message, the President of the New Republic, Khawaja Niazhaji, and the Premier, Sabit Abdulbaqi, together with all members of the Government—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article27 1934-02-23 10 .—Reuter. Commandant Of Royal Military Academy London, February 22. The death is announced of Major-General C. M. Wagstaff, Commandant of the Royal Military Academy..—Reuter. - 27 words
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684 1934-02-23 10 BUSINESS WHICH HAD PAY-ROLL OF 15,000 The appointment of a receiver and manager to look after the affairs of Tan Kah Kee and Co., and the stoppage ol work at its many factories, closes a chapter in the history of a Singapore business which684 words
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Article72 1934-02-23 10 .—Reuter. U.S. Inclined To Be Conciliatory ABANDONMENT OF STIMSON DOCTRINE New York, February 22. The United States is inclined to be conciliatory towards the recognition of Manchukuo, according to an official report by the Washington correspondent of the “New York Times.” The abandonment of the Stimson doctrine.—Reuter. - 72 words
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867 1934-02-23 10 ECHO OF SUDDEN DEATH OF VIRTUAL DICTATOR STRICT SECRECY MAINTAINED BY JAPANESE Seven months after the official Japanese announcement of the death on July 28, 1933, of Marshal Nobuyoshi Muto (then Japanese Ambassador to Manchukuo and commander-in-chief of the Japanese forces in the new867 words
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Article242 1934-02-23 10 Accorded Grand State I Funeral Bangkok, Feb. 1- Official and public ceremonies in connection with the grand State funeral o' the remains of the seventeen Army n 1 Police Officers who succumbed during 1 the suppression of the October rebellion j Siam commence I here th’."242 words
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Article62 1934-02-23 10 Directs Orchestra 100 Miles Away Lying on a sick bed at his hom< Worcester, Sir Edward Elgar last mon', directed an orchestra playing in London, more than 100 miles away. The occasion was the making of a record of Triumphal March from “Caractacus. With a special loud-speaker, Sir62 words
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Advertisement92 1934-02-23 10 BEWARE! LOCK YOUR DOORS BOLT YOUR WINDOWS "THE INVISIBLE MAN 11 WILL BE IN TOWN NEXT WEEK Eastern Oriental Hotel PENANG. MONDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, AT 930 P.M. The Famous English Actor, J. Grant Anderson (Trotter in Journey’s End) PRESENTS HIS COMEDY COMPANY IN "WHILE PARENTS SLEEP” LONDON’S LONGEST FUN Now92 words
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Article354 1934-02-23 11 Appointment He Did Not Keep FATAL DRUGS DOSE Dread of an operation was held at a Paddington inquest on Feb 9, to have led Dr. John Martin Bickerton, Redcliffegardens, Earl’s-court, to take his own life. Dr. Bickerton, who was 57 years of age, was found unconscious354 words
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Article308 1934-02-23 11 Lady Bathurst, A Guest, Loses Gems Worth £l6OO Jewellery valued at £lO,OOO was s olen during the night from the house of Mrs. Villiers Hatton in Charles-street, Berkeleysquare, Mayfair, W. A first estimate gave the thieves' haul as £25,000. The burglars are believed to have308 words
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Article291 1934-02-23 11 SENATE ACTS Three Arrests Ordered LOST DOCUMENTS New York, Feb. 5 The Senate took the drastic action of ordering the arrest of three prominent air line officials in connection with the disf appearance of documents relating to Post Office mail contracts The men of whom warrants291 words
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167 1934-02-23 11 Kept With His Eyes Taped 23 Days After 23 days’ imprisonment during the whole of which he had his eyes closed with adhesive tape, Mr. Edward Bremer, the kidnapper American banker, was released on Feb. 8. When seen by a doctor he was found to167 words
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Article127 1934-02-23 11 Women Will Be Wearing Kangaroos! A new fashion for women has been introduced that is likely to increase in popularity by leaps and bounds. The KANGAROO is to provide women with their coats this season —and coats and rugs of gangaroo skins will be all the rage soon.127 words
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Advertisement345 1934-02-23 11 "What a Blessing Health is" We have three children-all healthy, robust, Rill of life and vitality. Hardly ever ill. I watch their diet carefully, I’ve always given them Quaker Oats every day It feeds their bones, muscles, blood and nerves. It has practically all the elements required by nature for345 words
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Advertisement16 1934-02-23 11 Want to sell that car? An advertisement in the ■'Pinang Gazette” will do it for you.16 words
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Advertisement690 1934-02-23 11 $lOO Must be Won :o;s S.G. P.G. FOOTBALL COMPETITION :o NO ENTRANCE FEE o gELOW will be found particulars of the Sunday Gazette and Pinang Gazette, Football Competition No. 11, in which you are asked to forecast results of ten English and Scottish League matches to be played on March690 words
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Article864 1934-02-23 12 Competition West Africa Faces NATIVES* NEED OF INSTRUCTION The future of West Africa is bound up with agriculture, said Mr. F. D’Arcy Cooper, chairman of Lever Bros., in a luncheon talk on “Personal Sidelights on West Afri-! ca,” on January 29, at the Liverpool Constitutional Club.864 words
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Article117 1934-02-23 12 The “Malay Mail” learns that a big meeting fully representative of the rubber industry was held in K. Lumpur on Monday to consider questions concerning control that an international quota scheme was approved, and that local measures for effecting regulation were provisionally decided upon, so as117 words
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Article488 1934-02-23 12 "SHIP AND INSURE BRITISH TUDOR ROSE LEAGUE APPEAL At a luncheon given at the Savoy Hotel by the chairman and council of the Tudor Rose League a special appeal was made' to people to “ship and insure British.” Mr. J. Stanley Holmes, who presided, said that a loss of freight488 words
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Article963 1934-02-23 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations fn MESSRS. KENNEDY CX/a dbare Mat to-day. Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers MINING Ayer Weng 1.85 1.95 1.85 1.95 Hong Fatt 47% 50 40 45 Jelapang 14 6 15,0 14|6 15|0 K. Malaya 12,0 13(0963 words
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Article115 1934-02-23 12 L&tcst Quotation» Thursday Wednesday Paris 77 23|32 77 19|32 New York 5.08% 5.07% Montreal 5.11% 5.11 Brussels 21.93 21.88% Geneva 15.85 15.81 Amsterdam 7.60% 7.52% Milan 58 111 16 58 7|16 Berlin 12.89 12.86 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 28% 28%115 words
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Article52 1934-02-23 12 PENANG, FEBRUARY 23 (By Omrterv «f the Chartered On London Bank Demand 2|4 1,16 4 m|ts 2|4% Private 3 m|ts credit 2|4% 3 Documentary 2|4 7|16 On New York Demand 58 nom. France T.T. 875 nom. Hongkong T.T. 33% dis. nom. Shanghai T.T. 39% dis. nom. India T.T. 154%52 words
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Advertisement127 1934-02-23 12 1908—1934 AND E RESEARCH GOES ON When Glaxo was introduced in 1908, Glaxo research scientists were satisfied that its formula 1 jSrK was perfect—in the knowMln L/ ledge of 1908. But their researches did not cease. Aided by eminent infant WH specialists, and by mothers them- S|w|| selves, they have127 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-23 12 BEWARE! LOCK YOUR DOORS! BOLT YOUR WINDOWS "THE INVISIBLE MAN 11 WILL BE IN TOWN NEXT WEEK17 words
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Advertisement21 1934-02-23 12 The Gazette Best FOR News AND I Pictures FULL REPORTS OF 9 Al) Malayan Sporting Events J a Home I < Football21 words
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Miscellaneous34 1934-02-23 12 WEATHER REPORT Temperature Wind Rainfall 6 a.m. 73 E 4 m.m. Noon 80 S TIDF TABLES TO-DAY HIGH WATER LOW WATER 6.47 a.m. 9.04 p.m. TO-MORROW 10.16 a.m. 5.22 a.m. 11.36 p.m. 4.45 p.m.34 words
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Article576 1934-02-23 13 Schedule of Principal Lines Tlie following is a list of vessels arriving and sailing from Penang during the week: IN PORT TO-DAY B.S. SfLYTIRSANDAL from Belawan. Salto to-day for Colombo, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore via Suez. S.s MATA HARI from Singapore. 8.5. ’’TATANG from576 words
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Article62 1934-02-23 13 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Singapore Turf Club Meeting, Ist day Cricket P.C.C. v. P.R.C., Esplanade, 2.15 p.m. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 Cricket P.C.C. v. P.R.C., Esplanade, Contd. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Singapore Turf Club Races, 2nd day. FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Variety Dancing TCnterbiitiTnent, In aid of St Micholas Home, Town62 words
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Article556 1934-02-23 13 IMPERIAL AIRWAYS i A Homeward Mail by the Imperial Air- ways will be closed at the General Post Office, Penang, on Sunday at 7 p.m. (Re- gistration 6 p.m. to-morrow). I OUTWARD MAILS A mail for Ceylon, Southern and Western India, Western Australia (to connect with s.s. "Narkunda”556 words
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Miscellaneous140 1934-02-23 13 JACK BUCHANAN ’> utt IN arm 1 m S THATS A GOOD GIRL r HAI pi jB wji ■JV r/v >( 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.30 I SOMERSET MAUGHAM'S MOST THRILLING ROMANCE OF ALL MALAYAN 1 LOVE STORIES I BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN IN WF( ALL ITS EXOTIC SPLENDOR! WT The flaming140 words
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Miscellaneous91 1934-02-23 13 3 OPENING TO-NIGHT AT 5 H A T,-iJS^LMXjSt: Matinees To-morrow Sunday at 2.45 p.m. 2 BRITISH DOMINIONS' MERRY SUNSHINE L 2 MUSICAL COMEDY 2 JACK BUCHANAN I gF FamOUS star of ‘GOOD-NIGHT J J VIENNA’ ‘YES, MR. BROWN’— AT HIS BEST IN THAT'S A t good girl ■j with ELSIE91 words
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Miscellaneous242 1934-02-23 13 J MAXWELL ROAD. (We Serve) ’PHONE 1355 1 6.J5 TO-NIGHT 9.30 > PARAMOUNT’S MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION < "TORCH SINGER" f STARRING 1 J CLAUDETTE COLBERT I BEAUTIFUL STAR OF “SIGN OF THE CROSS” 1 f Hear CLAUDETTE Sing Three Haunting Songs. 1 NEXT CHANGE f ANOTHER PARAMOUNT TRIUMPH 1 RICARDO CORTEZ242 words
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344 1934-02-23 14 Divorce Suit By Lord Ashley PAPERS SERVED The Press Association was informed on Feb. 5, by Mr. George Gordon, senior partner of Messrs. Gordon, Dodds and Co., solicitors, of St. James’s-palace, S. W., that, acting on the instructions of Lord Ashley, son and heir344 words
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Article26 1934-02-23 14 There will be Moonlight Band Performances at the Esplanade on 27, 28 February and Ist March 1934 from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. weather permitting.26 words
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Article39 1934-02-23 14 The February Mixed Foursomes will be played on Wednesday under the usual conditions. Members are reminded that the Annual Auction of papers and periodicals will be held in the Club at 7.15 p.m. the same evening.39 words
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Advertisement293 1934-02-23 14 I Whispered The Reason... r AT 31 k Xw kL -Wv I s: it I ■MhsLxlA— k_z2xL ‘Unpleasant Odour is Caused by Underarm Hair’ Yvonne alwavs wondered why she was unpopular and it was such a personal matter it. was diificult to tell her Finally, 1 plucked up courage—" Hair293 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-23 14 BEWARE LOCK YOUR DOORS BOLT YOUR WINDOWS "THE INVISIBLE MAN 1 WILL BE IN TOWN NEXT WEEK17 words
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Advertisement126 1934-02-23 14 THIS (WOfF me 'MfWiak f/Ar I Energy and Pep 14 1, siemeßs=—, I CABLES WIRES L Manufoclvrers of all classes 0/ cables TELEGRAPH, telephone I I I and POWER TRANSMISSION < vV- —t 111 Amenta -4 SIME, DARFY L—- Mb ff) oW c LTD 1 r Pinang Gazette Press Ltd.126 words
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Miscellaneous1119 1934-02-23 14 8.8. C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES ~A w aon Time Signal from Big Ben. The TO-DAY western Studio Orchestra Frank Thomas), from a Card.fi studio. For the Straits Settlements and Fedorat- g.OS-Dance Mamy Staten frvm the Empire tranamit- oordsc Ji™, ier Daventry, England. 05-The Commodore Grand OrTWO of the following frquenciee and1,119 words
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Miscellaneous100 1934-02-23 14 2. Jode Frau hat irgendeine Schnsucht’ Slow’fox OSCAR. STRAUSS. 3. Manchmal mecht man se gern Waltz WALTER JURMANN. 4. Loveable. Slowfox HARRY WOODS. 9.35 —Station orchestra conducted by Lee Cchen. 5. Old and new favourites LOE COHEN. 6. Modley 1934 arr. NICO DOSTAL. 9.55 —News talk by Mr Aietrine. 10.15100 words
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Advertisement2089 1934-02-23 15 I 4I d LTtRSteS /T *a, b, P ©-BRITISH INDIA y. x ■l ii /K A and apcar lines |g f 1F IlWiillliiAilMi < Companies Incorporated In England) I VIA Cliev MAIL and CARGO SERVICES Tv BLUE PUMMEL LINK TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ C From Penang Arrive Marseilles Arrive New2,089 words
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321 1934-02-23 16 Joke Theory Ruled Out $2OO REWARD Judging from the following news extract from the Malay Mail,” it looks as if Penang Chevalier fans will have to wait some time yet before they can learn from Maurice The Way To Love.” The last reel of321 words
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Article560 1934-02-23 16 After Several Postponements MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF NO AVAIL In the Bankruptcy Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Pritchard. K.C., Rokiah Bee. known to the legal fraternity as “the I .adv from Kedah," was made a bankrupt. His 1 .ordship refusing to allow any further560 words
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2618 1934-02-23 16 IN FAVOUR OF UNITED PLANTING ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA MR. CHANTLER EXPLAINS PROPOSALS (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, Feb. 22. The following are the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Kedah Planters’ Association held on 19th Feb.! 1934 at 2.30 p.m.2,618 words
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Advertisement192 1934-02-23 16 Eastern Oriental Hotel PENANG. COMING ATTRACTIONS GRANT ANDERSON COMEDY CO. WILL PRESENT "WHILE PARENTS SLEEP” MONDAY, 26*(h FEBRUARY AT 9.80 P.M. PROMPT. AND “THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN” 1 TUESDAY, 27th FEBRUARY, AT 9.80 P.M. PROMPT. ADMISSION TO HALL $2/-. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE WEDNESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY DANCE MUSIC BY BAND OF192 words
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