Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 February 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1934-02-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 47. Vol. XCII. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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1150 1934-02-26 1 IS PROPERLY GRADED A EXPERT GIVES FINAL VIEW There is a big future in store for the Malayan pineapple industry. This is the opinion of Mr. William Graham, one of the foremost experts in the canning industry in England, who has been in Singapore1,150 words
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Article184 1934-02-26 1 Not A Hot-bed Of Propaganda A SENSE OF SECURITY Singapore is not a "hot-bed of Communist propaganda” neither is it harbouring Moscow’s chosen leader for a vigorous "Red” campaign in Netherlands India. The allegations, contained in a. leading native newspaper in Netherlands India, and lately received in184 words
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Article85 1934-02-26 1 Miss Anna Paton Elected (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 25. There was a great crowd at the Sea View to watch the beauty parade but only twelve girls found the necessary nerve to face the judges. The affair was a publicity stunt for the “Footlight Parade,” a85 words
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Article, Illustration141 1934-02-26 1 ,—Reuter. Conversations With ’II Duce 1 PRESS NOT OPTIMISTIC Rome, Feb. 25. Signer Suvich returned from Budapest this evening and will meet Mr. Eden tomorrow, after which Mr. Eden will have his first meeting with Signor Mussolini at 5 o’clock. S. Mussolini will entertain Mr Eden,—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article36 1934-02-26 1 ,—Reuter. Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 25. Four companies cf national guardsmen and a battalion of infantry have been ordered to Coleanor where mine strike disorders got beyond the control of the local authorities.-,—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article, Illustration159 1934-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Berlin Procession NAZI PARTY ANNIVERSARY Berlin, Feb. 25. Scenes of pre-war splendour were writnessed to-day and dense crowds this morning watched the procession of Nazi Storm troops, Reichswehr and Steel helmets along the Unter Den Linden to Lustergarten where 70,000 took the oath of allegiance.—Reuter. - 159 words
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Article161 1934-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Long Island Families Isolated New York, Feb. 25. Another blinding snowstorm, which began at mid-day and lashed by a violent gale is harassing New England where the snow of Tuesday’s blizzard is still piled high. Traffic is disorganised and air services have been cancelled. Many Long Island.—Reuter. - 161 words
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Article145 1934-02-26 1 -—Reuter. Meet To Reconcile Differences TO EVOLVE DEFINITE TRADE POLICY Washington, Feb. 26. A liberator commercial policy, according to Mr. Cordell Hull, may be expected to result from a round table conference to-day between President Roosevelt and his trade advisers among whom an acute difference of-—Reuter. - 145 words
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Article36 1934-02-26 1 i.—Reuter. Leaders Arrested Batavia, Feb. ?5. All members of the Executive Committee of the Native Nationalist Party have been arrested. House searches are being made in the prui- cipal town in Java.i.—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article49 1934-02-26 1 .—Reuter. Orderly Demonstration In Hyde Park London, Feb. 25. The Hyde Park demonstration of 2,060 unemployed marchers with thousands of sympathisers and spectators against the Government Unemployment Bill was carried out in a most orderly fashion. Twelve thousand police and four thou- sand specials were on duty..—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article54 1934-02-26 1 Reuter. Fishermen And Horses Moscow, Feb. 25. Four hundred fishermen and 190 horses are adrift in the Caspian Sea iceblock which broke away from the icefield and an aeroplane has been sent to locate the icefloe and drop food and medicines and to direct theReuter. - 54 words
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Article51 1934-02-26 1 Second Session On March 5 The second session of the Penang Assizes will open before Mr. Justice N. H. P. Whitley on March 5. The session is expected to take at least a week. Four cases have already been <?ent up to the Registry while ancther three are51 words
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Article69 1934-02-26 1 Router. Fixing Of Cases In the Supreme Court this morning there were no cases down for hearing b it His Lordship, Mr. Justice Prichard, ca ?e cn the bench to fix the cases for Man i. Afterwards His Lordship heard various matters in Chamber. London, Feb 26.Router. - 69 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-26 1 I T. NAGATA brothers DENTISTS |l Head Office next to The Dispensary t < Office 52, Leith Street17 words
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Advertisement102 1934-02-26 1 LOOK FOR THE SPRINGBOK the symbol of South Africa, on every bottle of Key Brand Brandy Manufactured by Co-operative Winegrowers IrcaSj] Association of South Africa, 1 U KE Y BRA N D EMP I RE Ir BRANDY is equal in quality to, and possesses all the best characteristics of, foreign102 words
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Advertisement14 1934-02-26 1 ANCHOR BEER WON THE FAVORITE OF EVERYBODY j IT IS A BETTER QUALITY BEER.14 words
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Advertisement2105 1934-02-26 2 RATES FOR CASUAL sale tan kah kee and otbki* chinke s x BANKS COMPANY LIMITED BANKING CORPORATION ADVERTISEMENTS ENGLISH translation of the LIMITED. 1 1 <——” NEDERLANDSCHE Chartered lank All communications relating to M.C.S. (Retired) addresses and the particulars of their debts* LIMITED. N. v. Royal Charter 1898)* ehnulH he2,105 words
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Article, Illustration2352 1934-02-26 3 THE DEBATE ON DISARMAMENT: THE SITUATION IN FRANCE: OUTLINE OF LIBERAL POLICY: GOVERNMENT BY BRAINS TRUST From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. the disarmament DEADLOCK hat is called the Simon Plan for dismient produced a great Parliamentary sion this week —a big attendance of bassadors,2,352 words
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Advertisement194 1934-02-26 3 Westinghouse beauty design. quiet j OPERATION. Ma I ECONOMICAL Wjjpw I RUNNING. FLAT USABLE TOP K Ml z broom r dll ’I M SELECTIITS MHMM r I temperature M I F MH CONTROL. I HERMETICALLY B M I Ki SEALED B., KI unit. i h I HIH NO I oiling.194 words
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Article698 1934-02-26 4 TO PERAK VOLUNTEERS BY THE HIGH COMMISSIONER (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. February 25. Stirring words, part of the solemn service with which the symbols of British military tradition and loyalty are consecrated, were uttered by the Rev. Hutchinson on Sunday morning as he stood on the698 words
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Article913 1934-02-26 4 Two Day Procession OFFICIAL ROUTES The following are the official routes to be followed in the Twa Pek Kong processions on Tuesday and Wednesday—these will be found to differ in -’.verai details from those previously published: The following is the official route for the first day, Tuesday913 words
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Article328 1934-02-26 4 "DISCOVERED” BY MR. BALDWIN Has Mr. Baldwin, who is not only a Cabinet Minister but also an authority on English literature, discovered a new authoress, just as he discovered Mary Webb? Mary Webb, who wrote the best-seller, “Precious Banc,” was unknown until Mr. Baldwin referred to328 words
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Article244 1934-02-26 4 Tea-Party To Celebrate Tenth /nniversary At No. 5, Larut E ad yesterday afternoon. the Chinese Ladies’ Chin Woo Athletic Association wound up its tenth Anniversary celebrations with a tea-party. Mrs. Amy Tye, President of the assoI ciation, called upon the guest-of-honour, Mr. Yen-kai Huang (the244 words
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Article380 1934-02-26 4 Mr. T. J. McGann, of Bukit Raja Estate, Klang, has gone Home on furlough. Mr. Song Ong Siang has been appointed a member of the committee of management of Raffles Library and Museum. The funeral of the late Mr. Foo Eng Hong took place from his residence380 words
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Article308 1934-02-26 4 Trip Among Wild Asiatic 1 Tribes i THE POISONED HONEY 1 j Mr. E. K. Balls, of Oakfield, Knebworth, 3 who has risked his life for specimens of i rare plants, hepes to start in March upon a plant-hunting expedition as far into the dangerous308 words
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Article141 1934-02-26 4 The following is the agenda for the Meeting of the Municipal Commissions to be held to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting held on 12th February 1934 to be confirmed. 2. Statutory Declaration by Mr. G. W. Bryant as a Commissioner to be laid on the table. 3 Any141 words
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Advertisement249 1934-02-26 4 SbmeNew ORCHESTRAL WS* TRIUMPHS you Must Not Miss I I J I s PEER GYNT (Grieg) t !DB1 268-9 j incidental music THE VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAY THIS MUSIC AS IT K HAS NEVER BEEN HEARD BEFORE. A MUSICAL TREAT. u: 2-10" RECORDS, PRICE $3. 1 I I noiTM. 7249 words
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Article74 1934-02-26 5 Shanghai Morn ng Post. Communications At Standstill Hsuchow, Feb. 1. Hsuchow is now’ in the grip of a col 1 wave and there have been heavy snow falls for two consecutive days. A J 'streets in Hshchow are three feet under know and all communications haveShanghai Morn ng Post. - 74 words
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Article800 1934-02-26 5 By 90 Runs GIBSON AND LABROOY BAT WELL The two-day Cricket match which was commenced on Saturday on the Esplanade between the Penang Cricket Club and Penang Recreation Club was continued yesterday and resulted in a win for the Cricket < Club by 90 runs. The800 words
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Article374 1934-02-26 5 Chinese Too Good C. WIN BY 145 RUNS The Chinese Recreation Club opened their Cricket Season yesterday with a match with the Indian Association whom they defeated by 145 runs. Batting first the Chinese put up 193, Cheow Teik being the highest scorer with 45 while Ah374 words
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Article94 1934-02-26 5 —Reuter. 'Quins Beaten By The Navy RUGBY UNION RESULTS London, February 24. The following are the results of principal rugger matches played to-day: North 18, South 0. Blackheath 19, Old Leysians 0. Bristol 3, Swansea 8. Cambridge U. 3, London Scottish 6. Davenport Services 11, Old—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article110 1934-02-26 5 Monthly Gala PESTELL WINS ALL-ROUND CHAMPIONSHIP (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 24. At the monthly gala of the swimming club, J. Pestell, the club captain, won the all-round championship cup scoring 77 out of a possible 100 points. The competition was run in four stages and110 words
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Article280 1934-02-26 5 WHAT’S IN A—LOOK? Assessing Guilt By Facial Expression ‘MOST DANGEROUS” Professor Cyril Burt, speaking in London on January 22 on the nature and purpose of psychological tests, said although some people claimed to be able to estimate a person’s guilt by looking at his face, as a matter of fact,280 words
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Article385 1934-02-26 5 NEW DRUGS—AND A CLAIM ABOUT SEX DETERMINATION All Babies Can Be Boro Boys! GERMANS CLAIM THEIR EXPERIMENTS HAVE SUCCEEDED Secrets wrested from nature and new trials blazed in the laboratories of the world will be disclosed when the British Medical Research Council publishes its report385 words
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Article139 1934-02-26 5 Funeral Yesterday The funeral took place yesterday fruzv her residence No. 1, Sungei Ujong Road, of the late Mrs. Cheah Ewe Ghee, win passed away last Tuesday at the age of 64. The last rites were performed at Batu Lanchang Cemetery. Wreaths were sent by139 words
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Advertisement36 1934-02-26 5 CrcNamg 11 S j r «4or A E gives that matt complexion; the best powder base. g for cleansing and massage; keeps the skin supple. j Representative Robert Blau (MauiyaJ Hong Kong Bank Chambers, Singapore. ‘Phone36 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-26 5 COMING TO STARTLE THE TOWN I H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY "THE INVISIBLE MAN" OPENS WED. 2.45 MATINEE at QUEEN'S20 words
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Miscellaneous528 1934-02-26 5 J.B.C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES TO-DAY rar the Straits Settlements and Federate j"May States tram the Empire tTansnaiitrjarentry, Btagland. a-., of the following frquendee and ...angths will be ueed simultaneously, the wavelengths may be changed In course of each day’s transmissions. ,ouncementB will be made at frequent «rvaJa 3 ign Frequency Wavelength528 words
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Miscellaneous418 1934-02-26 5 7.50 The Commodore Grand Orchestra, directed by Joseph Muscant, relayed from the Commodore Theatre, Hhtti mermnith. London. (Time Signal from Greenwich at 8.20 p.m.) 8.35 9.05—The Manchester Tuesday Midday Society’s Concert. A recital of Indian and Sinhalese folk songs by Surya Sena (Sinhalese singer) assisted by Nelun Devi, relayed from418 words
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1368 1934-02-26 6 DERBY COUNTY DROP A POINT TO THE WEDNESDAY HEAVY SCORING IN NORTHERN SECTION London, Feb. 24. The following are the results of matches played to-day in the English and Scottish Leagues DIVISION I Aston V. 1 Stoke C. 2 Blackbum R. 1 Everton 11,368 words
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Article155 1934-02-26 6 At Murrayfield SIXTEEN POINTS TO NINE Edinburgh, Feb. 24. At Murrayfield to-day Scotland beat Ireland by sixteen points to nine. There was a crowd of 40,000. The weather was showery and a gusty wind made conditions difficult. Ireland started with a rush and Russel scored a try155 words
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Article, Illustration523 1934-02-26 6 SATURDAY NIGHT'S BOXING NARA AND DIAMOND KNOCK OUT SAILOR OPPONENTS (BY “SECONDS OUT") What proved to be one of the most sensational boxing promotions yet seen in Penang was witnessed at Wembley Park Saturday night when Boy Nara and Rough Diamond scored decisive victories over two523 words
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Article112 1934-02-26 6 Win First Match PENALTY GOAL DECIDES RESULT (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 24. The Malaya Command team turned out as fit as fiddles and led at half time in their first game by two goals to nil. Very early after the resumption an astonishing burst112 words
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Article95 1934-02-26 6 —Reuter. Low Scoring Match M.C.C. WIN BY 8 RUNS Colombo, Feb. 24. The match between the M.C.C. and Ceylon and India combined was played on the Colombo Cricket Club ground and resulted in a win for the M.C.C. by the narrow margin of 8 runs.—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article285 1934-02-26 6 INDIAN RECREATION CLUB "B” BEATEN In a scrappy game of football played on Saturday evening on the Dato Kramat padang, the Indian Recreation Club “B” lost to the Municipality by the odd goal in three. The defence of both sides played well but the forwards could not285 words
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Advertisement290 1934-02-26 6 BOON GOES TO IP OH AT THE REQUEST OF OUR NUMEROUS OUTSTATION CUSTOMERS PATRONS. WE HAVE NOW j ESTABLISHED A j BOON BRANCH at If 39. MARKET STREET. IPOH. 1 The same extensive variety of Reliable Goods will be stocked at Ipoh as at. Penang and whatever you expect to290 words
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Article680 1934-02-26 7 —Shun Tao. CHINESE START NEGOTIATIONS Wording to Article 17th of the SinoAr.erican Commercial Treaty of 1903, the term of the agreement was ten years a; it could be revised at the expiration <■ the ten-year period at the request of either contracting party. On January 13—Shun Tao. - 680 words
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Article92 1934-02-26 7 .—Shun Pao. Miss Chen Yu-Mei Elected Shanghai, Feb. 2. Mten Chen Yu-mei, the pretty wife of the Manager of the Tien Yi Movie Picture Company, was elected Movie Queen of China by a total of 30,232 votes in an election which took place yesterday afternoon. Miss.—Shun Pao. - 92 words
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442 1934-02-26 7 —Hsin Kin Jih Pao, Nanking. Amoy, Jan. 27. There are indications that General Chiang Kai-shek has determined to march as many troops as possible into southern Fukien as a preliminary to his contemplated campaign against Kwangtung. According’ to information from circles in close—Hsin Kin Jih Pao, Nanking. - 442 words
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Article55 1934-02-26 7 —China Times. Between Shanghai And Nanking Shanghai, Feb. 2. Under the auspices of the National Economic Commission a motor car highway will soon be constructed between Shanghai and Nanking. It is understood that work on the road will start shortly and it is expected to be completed before—China Times. - 55 words
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1596 1934-02-26 7 LESSON TO BE LEARNED FROM FUKIEN REVOLT WAYS AND MEANS TO FORESTALL FURTHER INCIDENTS There has been a succession of incidents in the former war district. First the special police under Commander Wu Hsieh-wu at Yutien mutinied, occupied a town and engaged in street fighting1,596 words
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Article72 1934-02-26 7 —Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. Tientsin Silk Factories To Close Down Tientsin, Jan. 29. Pei Yang and Heng Yuan, two of the biggest Chinese silk factories in Tientsin, employing about 5,000 operatives), are planning to suspend their business before the Chinese New Year owing to business depression.—Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. - 72 words
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Article200 1934-02-26 7 .—Shun Pao. Reorganization Completed Hangchow, Feb. 1. General Chiang Kai-shek’s headquarters at Hangchow issued an official communique to-day announcing the completion of the reorganization of the 19th Route Army in southern Fukien. The communique states that the reorganization took place on January 25 and all officers above.—Shun Pao. - 200 words
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102 1934-02-26 7 ces.—Shanghai Morning Post. Tientsin, Feb. 1. One company of Japanese infantry has arrived at Sahochiao, a point immediately inside the Hsifengkou Pass, according to information from military circles. The Japanese soldiers are taking up their residence in private buildings and they are making preparations forces.—Shanghai Morning Post. - 102 words
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Article78 1934-02-26 7 —Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. Six To Suspend Business Shortly Tientsin, Jan. 29. Owing to the strong business depression six Chinese match factories in Tientsin are suspending business shortly, it is learned from business circles. Five of the factories will suspend forthwith while one will not close down—Ta Kung Pao, Tientsin. - 78 words
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589 1934-02-26 7 tion.”—Shanghai Morning Post. IN INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT The term of office of the present Councillors of the Municipal Council of the International Settlement is expiring shortly and the re-election is expected to take place some time next month. It is reported in this connection that Mr. A.tion.”—Shanghai Morning Post. - 589 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-26 7 COMING TO STARTLE THE TOWN I H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY "THE INVISIBLE MAH" OPENS WED. 2.45 MATINEE at QUEEN'S20 words
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Article722 1934-02-26 8 By a unanimous vote, the Kedah Planters' Association have decided to support the proposal for a I. nited Planters’ Association of Malaya, after the. functions and purposes of such a body had been forcefully and cogently explained by Mr. R. S. Chantier, a former Chairman of the722 words
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Article945 1934-02-26 8 "V" FOR It will not have escaped the careful student of this fortnightly series of essays that the title of each has begun with a letter of the Alphabet which follows in proper sequence the letter coming before it in that stately list. All noble achievements, all graceful compositions, are,945 words
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Article964 1934-02-26 8 A FLOATING PALACE: A floating palace, we were almost on the point of saying a floating monster in the Empress of Britain dfrew majestically into port on Saturday morning and with its thousands of lights glimmering, left port shortly after j eight o’clock. If there were any964 words
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Advertisement352 1934-02-26 8 BHBBHBHHHT WB Iflhe sun is shining hot St and the windows all are shut Z V i rai '-t JL z §li r•* zz? n<k CARLSBERG LAGER PILSNER STOUT] SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY LIMITED Singapore PENANG Kuala Lum-ur NOTICE As from Ist MARCH 1934 our Penang Premises will352 words
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Advertisement30 1934-02-26 8 i L DEL MONTE PRODUCTS F i ARE THE 'L- 1 fj Best Obtainable wisiiMrfß KeiawAtl wSodeW QUAD TY SOLE AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur.30 words
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547 1934-02-26 9 LETTERS HELD BACK IN INDIA FOR SLOWER BRITISH 'PLANES Certain features of the air mail service call for an immediate inquiry. Several Singapore business houses assert that the Dutch mail service is being discriminated against in favour of the British, to the detriment547 words
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Article654 1934-02-26 9 Dr. Rudolf Firle HEAD OF GERMAN I z LINE A leading figure in German shipping, Dr. Rudolf Firle, chairman of the North Ger-' man Lloyd, is in Singapore in the course J ■f an inspection tour of the East. He was for two years before the654 words
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Article88 1934-02-26 9 j Small Game Of Chance In Carnarvon Street I Of three persons who pleaded guilty in the Penang Police Court this morning to a charge of gaming in public at Carnarvon i Street, one, an aged Chinese, was stated to I be the banker to the other88 words
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Article50 1934-02-26 9 Gee Tuan Kong, a Chinese newspaper seller, admitted plying his trade on the Church Street Ghaut jetty. The Penang Police Magistrate mdii eently remarked that newsboys waited at fhe entrance but sometimes ran alongside cars in their eagerness to obtain a sale, md fined accused 50 cents.50 words
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Article812 1934-02-26 9 Quite A Practice FIVE STORE SIKHS PROSECUTED Sensational evidence was heard in the Singapore Third Magistrate Court yesterday during the hearing of the case in which a Sikh named Bachan Singh, is charged with trafficking with a Bengali girl. There are altogether five men who are812 words
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Article136 1934-02-26 9 D.A.F.C. Wins Championship I The M.F.A. Football League was brought to a close yesterday with the ma’ch between the D.A.F.C. "A” and the 8.A.F.C.! which resulted in a win for the former by four goals to one. The match was played on the Da“o Kramat Ground and was136 words
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Article54 1934-02-26 9 Drinks At A Sikh Send-Off Two Sikh —Municipal bandsmen named Channan Singh and Kajaran Singh pleaded guilty in the Penang Police Court this morning to being incapably drunk at a jetty at 12.05 p.m. yesterday, stated that they were seeing a friend off to Shanghai. They54 words
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Article77 1934-02-26 9 TOURNAMENT Championship Doubles Final The last match of the January 1934 Lawn Tennis Tournament will take place when the Final of the Championship Doubles: L. F. Knight and M. T. P. Rule versus R. P. Bingham and J. H. Bowyer is played on Thursday, Ist March 1934,77 words
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Article58 1934-02-26 9 By Siamese XI (From Our Own The Malaya Command were well beaten this afternoon before a crowd of 3,000 by two goals to nil. The Siamese were quicker on the ball and their victory was well deserved. Mrs. Ando, mother of Dr. J. Ando arrived from Singapore58 words
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Article111 1934-02-26 9 TTN-BPOT SATURDAY TO-DAY London £228-0-0 No market TIN—(S M<MkUw> London £227-12-6 No market Slng&pom $ll4. $113.75 Buaine«M Dona Penang Bualneaa Dona COPRA— (BUXMlriea) $2.95 2 95 BLACK PEPPER $17.00 $17.50 i RUBBER Lexica sd. 4 31|32d. > L New York 10%c.(G) 10 7 16c.(G) Singapore Spot l6%c. Apl.:June111 words
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Advertisement17 1934-02-26 9 TO-NIGHT AT THE E. O. HOTEL AT 9.30 P.M. J. Grant Anderson Co. IN “WHILE PARENTS SLEEP”17 words
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Advertisement195 1934-02-26 9 What a Relief! |0 everything is plain sailing now... WS There is a feeling of restfulness throughout the house—Worry and Anxiety have given place to Relief and Cheerfulness— BABY IS ON COW GATE NOW I f f J 1 LOOK AT HIM All chuckles A < fiT and chubbiness-weight increas-195 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-26 9 COMING TO STARTLE THE TOWN I H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY "THE rNVISIBLE MAN~" OPENS WED. 2.45 MATINEE at QUEEN'S20 words
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226 1934-02-26 10 —Reuter. ITALY'S ANXIETY WILL PROTECT AUSTRIAN INDEPENDENCE BY FORCE A BLAZE OF ANGER London, February 25. The frequent and periodical denials of fighting or preparation for fighting on the Austrian border symptomatic with the distracted state of Europe, threatens to reach a climax on Wednesday—Reuter. - 226 words
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Article238 1934-02-26 10 Premier Refuses To Meet Deputation ”NO SERVICE TO THE UNEMPLOYED 11 London, Feb. 24. The unemployed marchers who, during the past week have ben converging on London, have completed the final stages of their journey. Their progress through the country has been orderly. Arrangements have been made238 words
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Article76 1934-02-26 10 Reuter. Chinese Importers And British Manufacturers London, Feb. 24. Mr Tu Yueh-lee, of the Bank of China, London, addressing the Manchester Bankers’ Institute, urged direct trading between the manufacturers of Great Britain and Chinese importers to reduce the costs of goods. Modern Chinese banks are ready to asHistReuter. - 76 words
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Article182 1934-02-26 10 go.—Rugby Radio Service. Some Increasing Expenditure DEFENCE FORCES London. Feb. 24 Speaking at Plymouth last night the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, warned the public not to put expectations in regard to the coming budget too high. Nobody was more anxious than he togo.—Rugby Radio Service. - 182 words
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Article231 1934-02-26 10 GLOW-WORM I Lady Bonham-Carter’s Reminiscences 1 I Some amusing anecdotes of great statesI men, both living and dead, were related by J Lady Bonham-Carter, a daughter of the late Lord Oxford and Asquith, in an adI dress on “Great Figures of the Last Thirty i Years’’ to the231 words
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Article60 1934-02-26 10 —Reuter. A Move From Foreign Office TO DEAL WITH FASCISTS London, Feb. 25. The translation of Sir John Simon to the Home Office in order to deal with the Fascist movement is hinted at in “The Times” which remarks that there is no department in the Government.—Reuter. - 60 words
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Article48 1934-02-26 10 Socony And Dutch Colonial Oil Companies Medan, February 19. The Java Bode splashes a news item to the efiect that it has been proposed to combine the offices of the Dutch Colonial Oil Co. and the Standard Oil Company in the N.E.I. No details are available.48 words
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Article151 1934-02-26 10 —Rugby Radio Service. Death Duties Increase DECREASE IN SURTAX London, Feb. 24 The report of the commissioners of Inland Revenue for the year ended March 3i, last shows increased revenue from* death duties but a marked decrease in the number of persons paying surtax and in the—Rugby Radio Service. - 151 words
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Article173 1934-02-26 10 —Reuter. BY FASCISTS ON FELLOW MEMBER INFORMATION GIVEN TO PRESS London. Feb. 24. An amazing story was told at the Westminster Police Court of an alleged assault by a number of Fascists against a member named Richardson who was reported to have revealed information 1—Reuter. - 173 words
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Article42 1934-02-26 10 commercial agreement.—Rugby Radio Ser-! vice. New Negotiations London, Feb. 24. Further communications are passing be-' tween British and French Governments in regard to the prospects of the early opening of negotiations for a new Anglo-French' commercial agreement.—Rugby Radio Ser-!commercial agreement.—Rugby Radio Ser-! vice. - 42 words
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Article115 1934-02-26 10 .—Reuter. Tom Mann And Harry Pollitt Charged London, Feb 23. The well-known extremists, Mr. Tom Mann and Mr. Harry Pollitt have been arrested in London, it is understood, in connection with alleged seditious speeches at Glamorgan last week. Mann and Pollitt were brought up at the special court.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article159 1934-02-26 10 ‘Victorians Shocked By His Heroines” A resemblance between the works of Mr. G. B. Shaw and Euripides was suggested by Miss Lillah McCarthy, when she began a series of lectures on “Poetry and Drama” at the Royal Institution. “Shaw and Euripides,” she declared, “share the same ideals and159 words
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Article, Illustration134 1934-02-26 10 --Reuter. Arrests Without Warning NO APPEAL FROM DISTRICT COURT Dublin, Feb. 24. The Bill banning the Blue Shirts has been published. It makes it unlawful to wear uniform or an order indicative of the support of a political party. It prohibits the use of military titles by--Reuter. - 134 words
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Article178 1934-02-26 10 General Lines Discussed ADDITIONAL WITNESSES Further Meetings of the Trade Commission were held in Singapore on February 20, 21, 22, and 23 when the general lines of the Commission’s report were discussed. Evidence was also taken from the following additional witnesses Mr. A. R. S. A. R.178 words
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Article54 1934-02-26 10 —Reuter. Negotiations Likely To Be Resumed Shortly Harbin, Feb. 25. Manchukuo has released the six Soviet subjects whose detention, since September 24, has caused the suspension of the negotiations for the sale cf the Chinese Eastern Railway. The release is expected to open the way for the—Reuter. - 54 words
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Advertisement76 1934-02-26 10 to Eastern Oriental Hotel PENANG. I TO-NIGHT at 9.30 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 Now Approaching Its 800th Continuous Performance At The Kingsway Theatre, London. AND ON TUESDAY, 27th, AT 9.30 P.M.76 words
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Advertisement19 1934-02-26 10 COMING TO STARTLE THE TOWN H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY "THE INVISIBLE MAN" OPENS WED. 2.45 MATINEE at QUEEN'S19 words
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Article432 1934-02-26 11 Tall Scoring At K. L. TIME SAVES SELANGOR CLUB (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 24. Tall scoring was the feature of this vening’s Cricket matches played here. Another State player in Lawrence de Silva playing for the P.W.D. against the Selangor Club passed his century432 words
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63 1934-02-26 11 Three Share $lOO 1 hree readers correctly forecasted the ults of eight matches played on Satur- y, February 17, and share the prize of 11 >O. The names of the lucky competilors are:— 1. Mr. Bapu, 252, Dato Kramat Road, Penang. 2. C. E. Cheedin,63 words
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Article421 1934-02-26 11 Empress of Britain WONDERS OF A FLOATING PALACE A tremendous dining room illuminated by indirect lighting from 4,066 bulbs; 185 electrically con trolled clocks; 12 lifts; a telephone exchange i with 200 subscribers (mostly automatic. These were but a few of the wonders which greeted the421 words
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Article130 1934-02-26 11 Blue Skies And Sweltering Heat (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 25. Singapore—not the cheerless Singapore of recent weeks —but a Singapore of blue skies and sweltering heat greeted the “Empress of Britain” which docked at the west wharf shortly after five o’clock. i The Flying Club moth130 words
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1013 1934-02-26 11 NUIT D'AMOUR THIRD, SHORT HEAD AWAY CHRISTIE REDES FOUR WINNERS QUICK MARCH AND NEELAVENI PAY BEST At the opening of the Singapore races yesterday Relief and Winways deadheated in the big race of the day while Nuit D’Amour was only a short head1,013 words
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Article, Illustration31 1934-02-26 11 The Empress of Britain along ;ide Swettenham Wharf—a view taken from the channel showing how completely this oc an giant covered the godowns and other buildings.31 words
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Article455 1934-02-26 11 Complications Cause Death INQUIRY HELD ON TAMIL GODOWN COOLIE An inquiry was held on Saturday into tho death of Toplan, a Tamil coolie, whose leg was injured when a sack containing sago fell upon him in Messrs. Boustead Co.’s godown on December 8, 1933. Toplan,455 words
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Article206 1934-02-26 11 Consumes Toddy Limit And Mounts Boxes CORONER'S INQUIRY Evidence was taken in the Penang Coroner’s Court on Saturday of those relatives and friends who were on the spot when a Tamil named Vallathan fell from the first floor of a Pitt Street barber’s shop on to206 words
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Article1705 1934-02-26 12 Rotarians Told Of A Day In The Life Of A Malay Planter INTERESTING ADDRESS AT DUDLEY A very interesting address on A day in the life of a rubber planter” was given by Mr. Jack Snoxhill (Malay) to Dudley Rotarians after their luncheon at the Saracen’s Head1,705 words
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Article484 1934-02-26 12 Whence The Insidious Opposition? i Writing to the Financial Times Mr. Alex Mercer says:— Ever since the inception of the tin restriction scheme a degree of opposition to it has been apparent. In the early stages of any system of enforced control this is to be expected, but484 words
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Article409 1934-02-26 12 Naraguta Group Of Tin Mines London, Feb. 10th A circular to the shareholders of the Naraguta Nigera Tin Mines states, inter alia, that the tin crisis of the last four years reacted with particular severity on the company’s subsidiaries, Naraguta Korot Areas and Naraguta Durumi Areas, which were409 words
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Article1014 1934-02-26 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations tn MESSRS. KENNEDY A CO*« «hare Mat to-day. Saturday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Seller» RUBBER Allenby 1.10 1.20 1.05 1.15 Ayer Hitam 1.10 1.25 1.10 1.25 Ayer Panas 1.07’/& 1.15 95 1.05 Bassett 65 70 551,014 words
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Article1170 1934-02-26 12 KENNEDY CO. SHARE LIST NAMES. I 3 S 3 I RUBBER roollxr.) S c. c Allenby Rubber Co. I 65 I is Alor GajihJßubber Estate. 70 g j Amalgamated Malay Estates 210 j 25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate I 10 1 25 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates IS 20 Ayer Molek1,170 words
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Miscellaneous34 1934-02-26 12 WEATHER REPORT Temperature Wind Rainfall 6 a.m. 76 E Noon 85 NW TIDE TABLES TO-DAY UGH WATER LOW WATER 11.30 a.m. 5.45 a.m. 5.56 p.m. TO-MORROW 12.16 a.m. 6.19 a.m. 12.01 p.m. 6.26 p.m.34 words
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Article697 1934-02-26 13 Schedule of Principal Lines The following is a list of vessels arriving Hnd sailing from Penang during the week: IN PORT TO-DAY S.S. MATA HARI from Singapore. 5.5. AKITA MARU from Japan. Sails! for Rangoon and Calcutta. 6.5. BEHAR to London via Colombo, Aden, Port Said697 words
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Article713 1934-02-26 13 IMPERIAL AIRWAYS The East bound Imperial aircraft is flying on schedule. The plane is due to arrive at Alor Star this afternoon. OUTWARD MAILS i A mail for Ashan and Batoe Bahra by j the s.s. “Rengam" will be closed at 4 p.rn. to-day. A mail for Singapore713 words
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Article101 1934-02-26 13 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Lecture at Indian Association, ‘‘lmpressions of Wandering Indian”, Indian Association, 7.30 p.m. Grant Anderson Co., at E. and O. Hotel, 9.30 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 I i Penang Rotary Club, Weekly Tiffin Meeting, E. O. Hotel. Ordinary and Special Meetings of the Municipal Commission,101 words
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Article125 1934-02-26 13 Latest Quotations Saturday Friday Paris 77 13 32 77 13,32 I New York 5.07 5.07 y 2 Montreal 5.10 5.10% j Brussels 21 85 21.85 Geneva 15.78 15.77% j Amsterdam 7.57 7.57 ■Milan 59% 58% i Berlin 12.85% 12.86 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo125 words
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Article56 1934-02-26 13 PENANG, FEBRUARY 26 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank On London Bank Demand 2|4 I|l6 4 m|ts 2|4% Private 3 mjts credit 2'4% 3 Documentary 2|4 7|16 On New York Demand 58 nom France T.T. 875 nom Hong Kong T.T. 33% dis. nom. Shanghai T.T. 39% dis. nom. India56 words
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Miscellaneous116 1934-02-26 13 MA iECTW* I I TREMENDOUS SUCCESS DURING THE WEEK-END SEASON EXTENDED TILL TO-NIGHT.) ALSO i MAJE 3 ILV a mf 1«Al« Al THAT'S A GOOD? aJ MICKEY MOUSE GH Ls s 1 J jfeC K BUCHAN AH ™T s y d CSHiSEI 6J5 TO-NIGHT 9.30 Half A Million People Go116 words
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Miscellaneous261 1934-02-26 13 I I ’PHONE 1355. “WE SERVE’’ < < LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT I PARAMOUNT’S ROMANTIC COMEDY f "BIG EXECUTIVE" with i RICARDO CORTEZ ELIZABETH YOUNG TO-MORROW 1 FOX’S GLAMOROUS PRODUCTION "I LOVED YOU WEDNESDAY" ELISSA LANDI WARNER BAXTER SEE Hundreds of Tantalising Girls in the M Dance of the 1 Maidens261 words
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Article2294 1934-02-26 14 Science Invention DIAGNOSIS BY A MACHINE: CURE FOR X-RAY SICKNESS: ENGINEER'S VISION OF THE FUTURE: A NEW PROPAGANDA AEROPLANE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. BOILERMAKER TO BONESETTER Mr. A. E. Kennard, the bonesetter, whose death has taken place in London, was until 13 years ago a boilermaker. I2,294 words
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Article269 1934-02-26 14 Ideas On Teaching, 1879 An interlude of laughter was caused by a passage in the presidential address of Miss A. E. Phillips, at the London Teachers’ Association meeting on Feb. 10. Miss Phillips quoted from evidence before a Select Committee of the House of Commons in269 words
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Advertisement91 1934-02-26 14 BEARING METALS j ANTI-FRICTION AND PRINTERS METAL A reputation of many years standing, and an ever increasing demand throughout Malaya testifies to the sterling worth of Alloy Smelters Ltd. Bearing, Anti-friction, and Printers Metal. They are renowned for economy, service, and reliability. Grades and prices may be obtained on application.91 words
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Advertisement2261 1934-02-26 15 —a~ ©.-British INDIA T 1 3 I J I A V AND APCAR lines (Companies Incorporated in England) fctPktf-CNTING ,z>;SsĔ9Si| MAIL PASSENGER a CARGO SERVICES TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ > BLUB PUMMEL LIME From Penang Arrive Marseilles Arrive New York I j Mar. 1 PRES. HAVES Mar. 28 Apr. 102,261 words
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1627 1934-02-26 16 Support For Formation j Of Central Body ANNUAL GENERAL ■> i MEETING The following are the minutes of the fourth annual general meeting of the Taiping District Planters Association held at the New Club, Taiping, bn Friday, February 16, 1934. Present. Mr. S. B. Palmer (Chairman)1,627 words
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Article134 1934-02-26 16 Jumps Bail HALF AMOUNT OF BAIL ESTREATED The case in which a Chinese named lAm Kwong was charged with housebreaking at No. 52, Northam Road was again mentioned to-day before Mr. B. F. Bridge, District Judge, Penang. Chief Court Inspector McQuarrie who mentioned the case informed134 words
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Article68 1934-02-26 16 Born Ip Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 25. Curious folk beseiged the maternity hospital on Saturday in an endeavour to catch a glimpse of the Siamese twins born of a Hokkien mother. Both children are male with the abdomina grown together but with two almost complete68 words
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391 1934-02-26 16 Earrings Snatched ACCUSED DENIES ALLEGATION A graphic account of an audacious robbery alleged to have been committed by two Chinese on the night of January 26 on Argyle Road was related to the Penang District Judge, Mr. B. F. Bridge, by a Chinese woman, at391 words
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242 1934-02-26 16 Penang Hindu Community’s Collections (First List.) We are informed by Mr. G. Sawmy Pillay, the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Penang Hindu Community’s Collection Committee, that he has sent on the 24th instant, a money order for $lOO/- (Dollars One Hundred) to Rao242 words
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356 1934-02-26 16 Handicaps For Wednesday CARD OF EIGHT EVENTS The following are the handicaps for the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Professional Meeting to be run at Singapore on Wednesday: HORSES —Class 4» Division 3, 5 furlongs. Knave’s Crib 9.00 Silvanus 8.12 Carry On 8.09356 words
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Article77 1934-02-26 16 —Reuter. Flight To Australia Then Stratosphere London, Feb. 2b. Amy Mollison, on arrival from tht United States expressed the opinion that the stratosphere was the next step. She declared she was well and strong and she and her husband are now preparing for the air race to—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article502 1934-02-26 16 Annual Report Of The Committee The following is the annual report <>f th, committee for 1933 to be presented it the annual meeting on March 7. The financial position of the Library cor. tinues sound. The balance on Currert Account on the 31st December, 1933 \ia, $833.11 whilst502 words
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Article61 1934-02-26 16 At Wembley Park Subject to the Boxing Board’s approv >■ another boxing card will be staged Wembley Park on Saturday, March 3 1 chief attraction will be a ten round between Joe Diamond and Eric Dunst< with a supporting bout between Kid < pentier and Boy Tony.61 words
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Obituary88 1934-02-26 16 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES acknowledgment. The Committee and Members of the Penang Ladies’ Chin Woo Athletic Association beg to offer their thanks to the Penang Amateur Orchestra, to the Li Tek Seah Brass Band, to Mr. Chan Peng Lum’S Party of Chinese Musicians, to those who lent the various sceneries and to88 words
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