Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 February 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-02-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 48. Vol. XCII. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article177 1934-02-27 1 Rugby Radio Service. ade Improvement Come To Stay REVIVAL OF CONFIDENCE The belief was expressed to-day by -h Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Xevilhe Chamberlain, that the improveni nt which has taken place in British trade had come to stay. The Chancellor was speaking at a– Rugby Radio Service. - 177 words
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Article119 1934-02-27 1 Reuter. One-Third Laid Up Paris, February 26. Alai med at the situation of the French mercantile marine, about one-third of which is said to be laid up as a result of the French tariff policy and the fall in foreign currencies, particularly the pound and the dollarReuter. - 119 words
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Article62 1934-02-27 1 l. —Reuter. Speculation Aroused In Vienna Vienna, February 27. Speculation has been aroused by ihe u t that Prince Starhemberg has attenda monarchist mass meeting and was corded a warm ovation. The speakers nianded the revocation of laws banislung liie Hapsburgs as a preliminary step to>rds thel.—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article103 1934-02-27 1 Import And Export Banks Washington, Feb. 27. dr. Peek, hitherto a farm administrator accepted the presidency of the new >rt and export bank to assist the United des trade with Russia. Mr. Peek anmced that a second bank was being r “ated to assist trade with103 words
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Article246 1934-02-27 1 dit on Colonel Reilley.—Rugby Rad'o Service. Utd. Kingdom. India and Yemen FRONTIER QUESTION SETTLED London, February 26. Referring in the House of Commons to the Treaty of Friendship between the United Kingdom and India and Yemen, recently signed by Colonel Reilly, the British Resident at Aden anddit on Colonel Reilley.—Rugby Rad'o Service. - 246 words
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Article139 1934-02-27 1 Arrives At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, February 27. Singapore will in future be the headquarters of the Canadian Trade Commissicner for Siam, Malaya and the Netherlands Indies. Mr. B. G. Butler arrived today from Batavia to take up his new office. “Our department has been139 words
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Article190 1934-02-27 1 .—Reuter. Chinese Fined $lO (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore February 26. A revolting tale of cruelty was told to the magistrate to-day when a Chinese was charged by the Prevention of Cruelty Department of the Municipality. According to the Municipal Inspector he was just in time.—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article129 1934-02-27 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Regret At Early Difficulty WORLD-WIDE SCOPE ESSENTIAL London, Feb. 2' After the meeting to-day between the British Delegates in the Anglo-Japa textile discussions and the Lancashire Committee on Japanese Competition it was stated that the Committee had placed on record its regret that a.—Rugby Radio Service. - 129 words
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Article90 1934-02-27 1 —Rugby Radio Service. British Reply London, February 26. The British Government to-day handed to the French Ambassador in London the reply to the French Note regarding quota restrictions which suggested that pending negotiation of the new commercial agreement present measures should remain n operation but that no—Rugby Radio Service. - 90 words
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Article66 1934-02-27 1 —Reuter. Europe And The Far East QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT London, February 26. I am not aware that the Manchukuo Department of Communications has made representations with regard to improved postal services between Europe and the Far East,” said Sir John Simon replying to Mr. Nunn in the.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article126 1934-02-27 1 small boats to tow the larger craft.—Reuter. Still Sweeping America New York, February 26. The terrific snowstorm continues and six deaths have already taken place in the eastern states while in four southern states sixteen have been killed by tornadoes which have done great damage. The Redsmall boats to tow the larger craft.—Reuter. - 126 words
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1473 1934-02-27 1 "THE BEAUTY OF LANGUAGE" ANGLO-SAXON LANGUAGE HAS NEVER BE2N FUNDAMENTALLY ALTERED There was a good attendance of members and guests at the weekly luncheon of the Penang Rotary Club when Mrs. A. H. Dickinson gave an address on the Beauty of Language. Mrs.1,473 words
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Advertisement7 1934-02-27 1 A GOOD TIP ANCHOR IS THE FAVORITE7 words
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Advertisement2344 1934-02-27 2 banks lOO must Be Won ABVERTISEMENTS sale of lands and houses. t Chartered Bank nederlandsche -ze» commissioners OF IN» 1 AUSTRALIA AND CHINA HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ I of %2±e Townptngnl Z E (Incorporat'd in England Mw CAAPA EOOTRAI 1 All communications relating to Mohamed bin ’pawan Teh. Acting by Royal Ohartar2,344 words
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Article1163 1934-02-27 3 home failures in FIRST DIVISION The Arsenal-Derby County Duel I EVERTON S NEW FORWARD (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. i DERBY COUNTY MAINTAIN LEADERSHIP Fog and drizzling rain made conditions 1 uncomfortable and foothold treacherous in' many parts of the country, especially the' South, for1,163 words
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Article1192 1934-02-27 3 Future Of Alex James AMATEUR BOXING CHAMPIONS Bantam And Fly-Weight Titles (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 10. ARSENAL’S SCOTTISH PLAYER It is stated that there are prospects of Alex James, the well-known Arsenal and Scottish international forward going into business. James was present at Arsenal’Spurs match1,192 words
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Advertisement269 1934-02-27 3 PWENtajca MH uu.-..: muw AMayjMUM scgfcE' •IS ihTAN’MiHUAIvWTOEBEMAHDS il |B QUAUiy W to aku St? IT IS AFFERENT IT IS EXELICIOUS ’I <IT IS DIAMOND IIU Al aa® O SCORING A HIT p* 1 ON iZz I V’Vbono PBUC9*; -5 W Obtainainable at all dealers. V Digribtftors;- HENEY WAUGH >269 words
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Article, Illustration1636 1934-02-27 4 25.000 MILES BY AIR TO THE FAR EAST IN THE INTERESTS OF BRITISH TRADE By H. K. HALES, M.P. for Hanley THE development of Palestine during the last ten years has been remarkable, its population has increased increased from 750,000 to well over railways which1,636 words
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Article337 1934-02-27 4 Doyle And Canadian Also Want Bouts i I Jack Petersen has lost no time in asking for return contest with Len Harvey, the British heavy-weight champion. Petersen is prepared to have a side-stake of £l,OOO and he is e’so anxious to box Larry Gains cn the337 words
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Article84 1934-02-27 4 Two Chinese down-and-outs in the Police I Couit yesterday morning admitted upset- ting the contents of a Buckingham Street refuse bin. One, Cheng Hor, for whom a friend I answered, was fined $2: the other, Ooi i Hong Aik was ordered to the House of I Detention.84 words
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Article311 1934-02-27 4 Mr. Laurence Henderson has been appointed a Penang representative for the Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd. Messrs. A. B. Cobden Ramsay and E. C. S. Adkins have been promoted to Class IV, M.C.S. Mr. Leong Sin Nam, J.P., M.C.H., of Ipoh, spent the week-end at his fine house311 words
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Article276 1934-02-27 4 Vast Plans For Mass Flying Fifty thousand people in Britain may soon be flying their own private aeroplanes. The Sunday Chronicle is able to disclose that plans are already on foot to produce by co-operative action huge numbers of tw’O-seater air cars that will cost no276 words
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93 1934-02-27 4 Wanted To See The “Empress Of Britain” Kandasamy, an English speaking Tamil young man, pleaded guilty in the Penang Police Court this morning to a charge of loitering on the Victoria jetty at about 11 a m. on February 24: he wanted to see93 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-27 4 HERE AT LAST! H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY i THE INVISIBLE MAN j j OPENS TO-MORROW AT 2.45 MATINEE QUEEN'S20 words
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Advertisement215 1934-02-27 4 zips ORCHESTRAL TRIUMPHS s I I PEER GYNT (Grieg) D *****-9 incidental music ffi THE VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PLAY THIS MUSIC AS IT S HAS NEVER BEEN HEARD BEFORE. A MUSICAL TREAT. S 2-10" RECORDS, PRICE $3. I ffi S Si 4; I RUSSIA (Balakirew) D *****-7 j SYMPHONIC POEM215 words
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Article388 1934-02-27 5 Visit To Taiping INTER-DEPARTMENT TOURNAMENT (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, February 26. The Penang Survey Department visited Taiping during the week-end and engaged the Taiping Survey Sports Union in a series of game at tennis, badminton and billiards. This was the first occasion that friendly rivalry in388 words
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Article31 1934-02-27 5 Reuter. Leeds United Defeats Wednesday London, February 26. In a match in the first division of the English League, Leeds United defeated SheJiield Wednesday by two goals to nil-Reuter. - 31 words
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32 1934-02-27 5 i.—Reuter. Holder Retains Title SPANISH RIVAL BEATEN Paris, Feb. 26. In a fifteen rounds contest for the Worlds Middleweight Championship, Marcel Thil, the holder, outponited Ignaciora of Spain.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article351 1934-02-27 5 Sungei Patani Police Wins Speers Shield (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 26. The annual athletic sports of the Kedah Police were held on the Sungei Patani Padang yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering including the Hon. Mr. J. D. Hall (British Adviser),351 words
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875 1934-02-27 5 NOTES AND SELECTIONS FOR TO-MORROW CARD OF EIGHT EVENTS NEELAVENI AND WATTLE ASH GOOD THINGS (By Tic-Tacl To-morrow’s racing at Singapore should prove just as interesting 'as last Saturday’s. The fields are large. There are four divisions for Class 3 horses as against 3 on875 words
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45 1934-02-27 5 -Reuter. Harry Crossley Beaten London, February 26. At Cardiff, Jack'Petersen fighting in the third contest of his “comeback” campaif, beat Harry Crossley, the former lightheavyweight champion, the referee stopping the fight in the tenth round »f a fifteen rotinds contest. -Reuter.. -Reuter. - 45 words
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Advertisement29 1934-02-27 5 TO THE CONNOISSEUR IT IS QUALITY THAT COUNTS Sffl|TE (XPRgSS is a cigarette of unique merit MADE IN 60 CENTS ENGLAND PER TIN ARDATH TOBACCO COMPANY lIP. LONDON f29 words
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Advertisement568 1934-02-27 5 V- 8 8 -V^. 8 -V-VAW- 8 8^- 8 8 i 1 Wteaways i j Phone 496 PENANG Tels. Warfield 8 2 THERE IS SUCH A VARIETY OF BARGAINS 2 IN OUR BARGAINS ;BASEMENT; too numerous to list them all, that a 1 visit would certainly repay you. 2 5568 words
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Article2416 1934-02-27 6 ROYAL OVERCOATS FOR UNEMPLOYED: PASSING OF KING'S CORONER: REMEMBERING KING CHARLES I.: A UNION JACK'S WAR HISTORY .F-om Our Own Correspondent). I London, Feb. 9. A PRINCELY GIFT The Yorkshire officers of the Personal Service have just received a welcome gift of clothes for the2,416 words
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Advertisement349 1934-02-27 6 Sensational New Pen WRITES ON BOTH SIDES! You could almost WHt aay that the new WL Parker Vacumatie has fw n points! VI rite on cither side. Magnificent new barrel design. Hold» 102% more ink, wl without increase in size. Try the Vacumatic today. At all good dealers. J& Jfo349 words
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Advertisement280 1934-02-27 6 tßom 1820— Still going Strong “for your health's sake i choose the whisky that more than any other has given Scotch Whisky, a world-wide reputation— wf choose Johnnie Walker RED LABEL for all occasions, the world’s most popular beverage. BLACK LABEL, the world’s whisky de luxe, every drop guaranteed over280 words
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Article121 1934-02-27 7 China Times. Shanghai, Feb. 3. 2 >ie various Chinese shipping con>s have decided to equip aU their s with wireless and the wireless cau'ill be established at an isolated G on the upper deck. Around the cUss cabin steel plates will be used as protection. According to theChina Times. - 121 words
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129 1934-02-27 7 >.- Sin Wen Pao. Govt. Troops Taken By Surprise Hangchow, Feb. 1. large number of Communists com- tided by Fang Chih-min made a sudden tck on Yushan and Tehhsin, two cities the Chekiang-Kwangsi border, during last two days. The news of the Red t ick was>.- Sin Wen Pao. - 129 words
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Article104 1934-02-27 7 i.—Min Pao. Shanghai Industrial Leaders’ Plans Shanghai, Feb. 2. Headed by Mr. Yung Chung-ching. the flour magnate of China, an association has been foimed by local industrial leaders for the reclamation of waste lands in northern Kiangsu. Their work will include the development of the irrigationi.—Min Pao. - 104 words
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Article87 1934-02-27 7 I.—China Times. Chance To Improve Relations With China Peiping, Feb. 1. According to a report received here from .inghai, the Tibetans are in favour of ving the Panchen Lama return to Tibet. F show their sincerity the Tibetan autho- ties have instructed their troops on theI.—China Times. - 87 words
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Article80 1934-02-27 7 ao Jan Pao, Hongkong. To Teach In Canton Canton, Jan. 27. It is learned that Dr. Lo Wen-kan, Minr of Justice and until recently Minister or Foreign Affairs who is still in Can't living with his family, may not go k to Nanking but will join theao Jan Pao, Hongkong. - 80 words
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Article70 1934-02-27 7 Chao Jan Pao, Hongkong. Given To Canton Authorities Canton, Jan. 27. General Tsai Ting-kai, commander-in-Chief of the Fukien forces, has decided to donate the entire air force in Fukien io the Canton authorities. The force includes a number of machines just imported from Hongkong. It is said– Chao Jan Pao, Hongkong. - 70 words
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Article4059 1934-02-27 7 SOLID STRUCTURE OF IT'S CIVILISATION China is a country whose structure of civilization has for centuries stood solidly upon the vast foundations of her agriculture, and in this day of her rebuilding it is pertinent for those interested in her future development to study as4,059 words
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Article109 1934-02-27 7 .—Min Pao. Shanghai, Feb 3. The level of the Yangtze has registered a further drop, according to information from shipping circles. It is understood that, at Wuhu, the water is only 8.6 feet in depth, while in the Hankow-Icha/ng section it is only J/.5 feet in depth;.—Min Pao. - 109 words
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Article74 1934-02-27 7 —Shun Pao. To Be Taken Over By Canton t Hongkong, Feb. 1Several thousand soldiers belonging to the 19th Route Army have arrived on the Kwangtung-Fukien border and they have sent their representatives to Canton to ask that they be incorporated into the Kwangtung Army. It is understood that.—Shun Pao. - 74 words
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Article38 1934-02-27 7 Min Pao. Rumours Formally Denied Nanking, Feb. L The Ministry of Finance formally issued a report to-day denying the rumours that the Ministry would impose higher tariff duties on imported petroleum and gasoline.—Min Pao. - 38 words
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Article829 1934-02-27 8 An eager immigrant. ears of service to the country. No provision for old age. The police court. Ihe gaol and back to what has become a strange, cold country. Thus may be summarised the life of many a Chinese who has passed the greater part of his829 words
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Article604 1934-02-27 8 LIKE OLD TIMES It was quite like old times to have a touring company at Penang again and if those that we may expect, with the advent of better times, in the future arc of the high standard of Mr. Andersons Company then we feel sure that604 words
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Article1263 1934-02-27 8 r.—S. L. Bensusan - r.—S. L. Bensusan harshly.—S. L. Bensusan in the Manchester Guardian. 1 Mr. Thomas Gaymer, gardener at the j Hall, has served two generations, in the unassuming fashion that is natural to him. He sells surplus, sending a part by the carrier to Chenchester, selling a part on the premises,harshly.—S. L. Bensusan in the Manchester Guardian. - 1,263 words
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Advertisement595 1934-02-27 8 If your face wears a frown wB and the spleen W w keeps you down ®F J jhkw CARLSBERC LAGER PILSNER STOUT SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC COMPANY LIMITED Singapore PENANG Kuala Lumnur SCOTCH WHISKY sole Ageota:— rjj e Anglo-Siam Corporation Ltd. SINGAPORE and PENANG. ®k Milk J V A595 words
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Advertisement31 1934-02-27 8 When Buying Hams ALWAYS SPECIFY OWI. Im fciJrOL Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: OBTAINABLE FROM All the Leading Dealers. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur.31 words
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Article1084 1934-02-27 9 Dr. Khalid Sheldrake's View INTERESTING LECTURE ON ISLAMIC FAITH English is the lingua franca of the world,” declared Dr. Khalid Sheldrake, the President of the Western Islamic Association, at a meeting at the Ipoh Town Hall on Sunday night. He stressed the necessity for all1,084 words
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Article155 1934-02-27 9 Dato’ Sent For Observation CHINESE CONSUL VISITS SURVIVOR Kuala Lipis, Sunday. The Dato’ Awang Prang Stia Wangsa, penghulu of Budu, who stands charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a Chinese tapper and aiding and abetting his wife, Siti Hara, in the alleged murder of another, is155 words
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Article119 1934-02-27 9 Retired Govt. Translator (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, February 26. It is with regret we have to report the death of Che Mohammed Saaid, retired Translator to the Kedah Government, on the morning of 24th instant. He retired from service about 4 months ago119 words
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Article349 1934-02-27 9 Grant Anderson Comedy Company ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION A packed house greeted the Grant Anderson Company at the E. O. Hotel last night when they presented “While Parents Sleep”. The play is probably best described as “being very near the bone” at which Lady Cattering (Lena Anderson) would probably349 words
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133 1934-02-27 9 Variety Entertainment (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, Feb. 25. The Kedah Old Boys’ Association, Sungei Fatani, gave a very enjoyable variety entertainment at the National Theatre, Sungei Patani, on Saturday in aid of Association fund. The Theatre was packed with a large and133 words
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Article170 1934-02-27 9 Formerly King’s Messrs. Indian Film Agency have obtained the management of the above theatre and intend to utilise this hall specially in exhibiting first class Indian Talkies as well as special and super-special American and English Talkies. They are now very busy with the renovation and redecora 1170 words
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Article280 1934-02-27 9 SIKH WHOSE ONLY ASSETS ARE PROMISSORY NOTES A recent involved law suit had a sequel in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday when Amar Singh, a Sikh watchman and moneylender, appeared for his public examination. The bankrupt said the only liabilities of which he280 words
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Article143 1934-02-27 9 Six Months’ Delay Veerasamy Pathan, a Tamil jeweller, claimed trial in the Penang Police Court this morning on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to Ramanathan in Dato Kramat Road at noon yesterday. Veerasamy Pat han also claimed trial on the second charge of criminal breach143 words
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Article102 1934-02-27 9 TIN-SPOT YESTERDAY TO-DAY London No market £227-7-6 No market £227-0-0 SX™ Busmeee Done $113.62 y 2 Penang Business Done Buyers no sellers COPRA— (Bundrted) 2 95 BLACK PJEFFEB $17.50 S l7 5 4 31|32d. 4 15T6d. 10 7116c.(G) 10 s'l6c.(G) New Yorx 1 ftizp Singapore Spot 16%c. i.%c102 words
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Advertisement143 1934-02-27 9 teSi&ii j 1 Mtwwiwl j Jjgf VyJ&W® ijfe I 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 fast becoming world-famous —and happy Mothers143 words
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Article109 1934-02-27 10 i.—Reuter. Association Of Straits Merchants POLICY OF GRADUAL DECONTROL London, Feb. 26. The British Association of Straits Merchants, London, unanimously passed a resolution opposing Government participation in any tin pool and urging a policy of gra- dual decontrol. BURMESE MINERS Effective Restriction Would Not Operate Rangoon,i.—Reuter. - 109 words
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Article182 1934-02-27 10 Rugby Radio Service. Appointment Of Sir George Clerk London, Feb. 26. The King has approved the appointment of Sir George Russell Clerk, His Majesty's Ambassador at Brussels, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Paris, in succession to Lord Tyrrell who is shortly retiring. TheRugby Radio Service. - 182 words
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Article121 1934-02-27 10 j.ivenuun or uie police.—Rugby Radio l* ervice. STRATI ON Completely Orderly j London, February 26. The demonstration held in Hyde Park zesterday afternoon which was attended ?y the unemployed who had marched from ,’nany parts of the country to London, was carried through in a completely orderlyj.ivenuun or uie police.—Rugby Radio l* ervice. - 121 words
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Article78 1934-02-27 10 eir homes those in 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Debate In Parliament On Thursday London, February 26. Both Houses of Parliament will debate te temporary commercial agreement with jviet Russia on Thursday. In the House Commons, the President of the Board of T? Walter Runciman, will explain e trea“eir homes those in 1 —Rugby Radio Service. - 78 words
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Article84 1934-02-27 10 —Reuter. London Brokers Not Perturbed AMERICA A BUYER ON BALANCE London, Feb. 26. London bullion brokers are not perturbed by the silver situation. The recent activity is mainly confined to American speculators who have commenced buying but selling has developed owing to the belief in some—Reuter. - 84 words
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Article, Illustration19 1934-02-27 10 Reuter Wireless. Bucharest, Feb. 26. M. Titulescu, the Rumanian Foreign Minister, is seriously ill with ear trouble.Reuter Wireless. - 19 words
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Article54 1934-02-27 10 During The Recent Riots Paris, February 16. The Municipality, besides being liable with the State for damage done to private property in the recent riots, has to replace 456 lamp posts, 260 traffic signs, 50 trees, 1,500 gratings, 160 seats, 11 clocks, 20 newspaper-kiosks and a large54 words
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Article59 1934-02-27 10 And Wireless Station Work on the new aerodrome in Tavoy, the contracts for which are said to have been already given to various parties, will be started soon. Tavoy is also to have a big wireless station to be connected with Madras City. Work cn this is59 words
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Article41 1934-02-27 10 —Reuter. New Hampshire Students Asphyxiated Hanover, New Hampshire, Feb. 26. Nine Dartmouth University students, aged between 19 and 21, were asphyxiated by carbon monoxide fumes which seeped into the fraternity house dormintory follow- ing a coal gas furnace explosion..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article40 1934-02-27 10 yjo VCI now Rugby Radio Service. Public Subscriptions Now Total Over £33,000 London, February 26. The public subscription fund for the Codex Sinaiticus purchased by the British Museum from the Soviet Government now totals over £33,ooo,—Rugby Radio Service.– yjo VCI now Rugby Radio Service. - 40 words
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Article26 1934-02-27 10 .—Reuter. Arrival Of Maryse Hilz At Hanoi Hanoi, Feb. 26 Mlle. Maryse Hilz, who is flying to Tokio, landed here this morning.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article184 1934-02-27 10 MOSCOW COMMENTS ON ALLEGED FOREIGN POLICY PACT BRITAIN'S SCHEME OF "INVISIBLE LOANS" Moscow, February 24. Commenting on the report of the Japanese paper Jiji that a gentleman’s agreement on questions of foreign policy had been concluded between Britain and Japan, Pravda writes “If the Jiji report is correct,184 words
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Article103 1934-02-27 10 Appeal Judgment In A Case Nauen, Feb. 20. Saar-Louis Judgment in the appeal case of the State Prosecutor v. Roechling, Hall and three others, was pronounced this (Tuesday) morning. Hommerzeinrat Dr. Hermann Roechling, owner of the largest steel-works in the Saar, was fined 800 francs, the publisher Hall103 words
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Article61 1934-02-27 10 Forthcoming Visit To England London, Feb. 21. American warships will visit England in the coming summer for the first time for four years. On June 15 the battleship “Arkansas" will arrive at Plymouth for a ten days’ stay, being accompanied by the former battleship “Wyoming,” converted into a61 words
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Article72 1934-02-27 10 Government Sends Relief Vessel Medan, February 12. A message brought by a native Government servant from the so-called “Thousand Islands” of Netherlands India states that the islanders are in a desperate plight owing to lack of food, as the result of severe gales which have destroyed crops and72 words
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Article44 1934-02-27 10 Rome, Feb. 19. Between the 31st January and the 10th February the position of the Bank of Italy underwent an increase of two millions in its gold reserve and a decrease in its note circulation of 131 millions.44 words
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Article62 1934-02-27 10 State And Church Offices In Norway Oslo, Feb. 20. A law admitting women to all state and church offices, including the diplomatic service, has been passed by the Under House. It is now considered that its passage through the Lower House is certain. Should this prove correct62 words
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Article114 1934-02-27 10 —Reuter Wireless. Passions Re-kindled DEATH OF CHIEF INVESTIGATOR Paris, February 26. Passions roused by the recent scandals have been re-kindled by the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Prince the former Chief of the Public Prosecutor’s Department, who handled inquiries into the Oustric, Hanau and Stavisky affairs..—Reuter Wireless. - 114 words
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Article109 1934-02-27 10 Between Italy And Germany Nauen, February 20. A serious blow had been dealt to the German transit trade by the arrangements whereby forwarding agents importing coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, raw cotton and other staple articles into Austria via Trieste were to receive an “import rebate.” To parry the109 words
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Article67 1934-02-27 10 Lord Londonderry Impressed London, February 3. Lord Londonderry, interviewed, said he was doubly impressed by the power of the Royal Air Force in maintaining law and order on the North-West Frontier. He would be very sorry if this method of policing outlying districts was taken away67 words
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Article188 1934-02-27 10 Sporting Action By D. R. Jardine The story of how D. R. Jardine, the M.C.C. captain, narrowly averted what 1 might have been a real sensation in the recent Test match has just been made known. When R. Amar Nath reached his century, an admirer rushed out to188 words
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Article49 1934-02-27 10 —Rugby Radio Service. BUILDING ORDERS FOR GREAT BRITAIN London, February 26. A further contract has been placed with Yarrow Company by the Portuguese Government for the construction of two more torpedo boat destroyers, bringing the number of vessels ordered from this firm to a total of seven.—Rugby Radio Service. - 49 words
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Article147 1934-02-27 10 After Eight Years’ Struggle Atlantic City, Jan. 27. Doctor Mahmad Suliaman, an Indian dentist living here, has become a citizen of the United States after a struggle lasting eight years in the Courts. He came to the United States from Calcutta in 1904 and graduated from the147 words
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Article, Illustration81 1934-02-27 10 i.—Rugby Radio Service. Visit To The Vatican Rome, Feb. 26. The Lord Privy Seal, Mr. Anthony Eden, arrived at Rome on Saturday and his first conversation with Signor Mussolini takes place to-day. According to present arrangements he will leave Rome for Paris on Wednesday morning. Mr.i.—Rugby Radio Service. - 81 words
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Article123 1934-02-27 10 /.—Reuter Wireless. Majority Of Cabinet In Favour London, Feb. 26. Usually well informed circles assert that the majority of the Cabinet favour threepence from the income tax and restoration of half the cuts, costing thirty millions but the Defence Forces will inevitably need large replenishment. Meanwhile Mr./.—Reuter Wireless. - 123 words
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Article46 1934-02-27 10 Does Not Agree With White Paper London, February 14. A Member of Parliament, Viscount Lymington, announced he was resigning his seat for Basingstoke immediately and leaving for India next week. It is stated he does not agree with Government’s White Paper policy in India.46 words
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Article695 1934-02-27 10 PROGRESS AT STORE RADIO STATION This is station ZHI calling Radio fans in all parts Malaya, the Netherlands East Indies, Indo-China, India and elsewhere, have welcomed with enthusiasm the establishment of Station ZHI. Singapore’s first broadcasting station which has been in operation now695 words
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Advertisement20 1934-02-27 10 HERE AT LAST! H. G. WELL’S FAMOUS STORY "THE INVISIBLE MAN" OPENS TO-MORROW AT 2.45 MATINEE QUEE N 1 S20 words
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Advertisement262 1934-02-27 11 What YOU need to regain your energy is Bourn-vita ,r wO**kJb\ Kiwi v r I ISiS|i®SK M 1 B ®wM llw I °/W LI/ Bi I .ZI WIMr 1 >Vn\o M 7^x>>;-',- twsbl /z ft J iUl lift I f w jA Wtgy Once von alMw the to drain you262 words
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Article1237 1934-02-27 12 MAJ EDIE The Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates: was originally incorporated on 28th April, 1910, and was reconstructed in May, 1923. Its affairs are in the hands of Messrs. j Thomas Barlow and Bro., of Ceylon House, I 49-51, Eastcheap, E.C. Operations are. carried on in the State of1,237 words
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Article966 1934-02-27 12 TO-DAYS PRICES i KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations In MESSRS. KENNEDY CO’S share list to-day. Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers .RUBBER I Broga 60 67% 60 65 i Connemara 1.05 1.15 1.00 1.10 Glenealy 1.50 1.55 ex 1.40 1.50 Haytor 1.25 1.40966 words
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Article113 1934-02-27 12 Latest Quotations Monday Saturday 'Paris 77 11|23 77 13,32 New York 5.08% 5.07% Montreal 5.10% 5.10 Brussels 21.82 21.85 Geneva 15.76 15.78 Amsterdam 7.57% 7.57% Milan 59% 59% Berlin 12.85% 12.85% j Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 28% 28% Prague 122%113 words
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Article52 1934-02-27 12 PENANG, FEBRUARY 27 (By Courtesy ef the Chartered Bank) On London Bank Demand 2|4 I|l6 •> 4 m|ts 2|4% Private 3 m|ts credit 2|4% 3 Documentary 2K 7|l<s On New York Demand 5® nonu France T.T. 875 nom. Hongkong T.T. 34 dis. nom. Shanghai T.T. 40 dis. nom. India52 words
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Article70 1934-02-27 12 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Penang Rotary Club, Weekly Tiffir Meeting, E. O. Hotel. Ordinary and Special Meetings of the Municipal Commission, Municipal Offices, 4 p.m. Grant Anderson Company, at the E. O> Hotel, 9.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Singapore Turf dub Races, 2nd day FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Variety70 words
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Advertisement32 1934-02-27 12 CLEANS WHITENS THE TEETH EUCRYL is cooling, Fragrant and refreshing. Used regularly it prevents dental decay. Free Sample On Receipt Of Five Cent Stamp From THE MEDICAL HALL, LTD., Battery Road, Singapore.32 words
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Advertisement300 1934-02-27 12 Affifi/ AND PLAY WITH THE j b" OM.MUMS OTHER BOYS. ANDREW 7 J i CANT DO ALL fTI Raw -Wps! rr /a 1 I —k AND ALL THE yW—jliili I OTHER BOYS jjVsT to fl 1 L will laugh JBL deemed, ■IS j 1,000,000 ill-nourished, children in < 3 England-i.300 words
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Miscellaneous34 1934-02-27 12 WEATHER REPORT Temperature Wind Rainfall 6 a.m. 76 E Noon 88 S TIDE TABLES TO-DAY HIGH WATER LOW WATER 12.16 p.m. 6.19 a.m. 12.01 a.m. 6.29 p.m. TO-MORROW 6.45 a.m. 12.40 p.m. 6.56 p.m.34 words
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Article494 1934-02-27 13 SHIPPING ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Schedule of Principal Lines The following is a list of vessels arriving and sailing from Penang during the week: IN PORT TO-DAY S.S. AKITA MARU from Japan. Sails for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. J ERAM from Port Weld. Sails for Paneh and Bemam River to-day. U.S. MANDAR494 words
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Article440 1934-02-27 13 The Post Office notifies that a telegram from G. P. O. London says that the mails despatched from Penang on February 3 by the s.s. “Corfu” and on February 2 by the s.s. “Kotabaroe” were delivered in London on February 24 and 26 respectively. OUTWARD MAILS A mail440 words
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Advertisement555 1934-02-27 13 X-"-"aWA B^Ai"aW H W.W.VAi*AMAAiWVWdVA’-W.W-" B B aWaV.Wa-aW.V.W.V-VAVa-aWa".-.W>VA-«V-VJ .V»g > IXT I NF <A O l=OX 5 GLAMOROUS PRODUCTION of breath-taking splendour 5 L” K I n Owed! Y<w WsjaMday OKHiwa .<G a ELISSA LANDI WARNER BAXTER j: i We Serve" W See Hundreds of Tantalising Girls in the i Hear555 words
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Miscellaneous105 1934-02-27 13 6.15 TO-NIGHT Last 2 Shows 9.30 Half A Million People Go To Gaol Every Year. What Become Of Their Wives You’ll Find The Answer In This Thrilling M.-G.-M. Drama "DAY OF RECKONING" with RICHARD DIX —MADGE EVANS UNA MERKEL TO-MORROW Opening at 2.45 Matinee i H. G. WELLS* famous story105 words
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Miscellaneous100 1934-02-27 13 BOOK NOW FOR ‘lts A Boy’ Plans at ROBINSON’S 1 6.15 OPENING TO-NIGHT 9.30 3 BILLIE DOVE CHARLES STARRET jBRIML: lois WILSON EDWARD EVERETT HORTON J ERNEST PASCAL’S 5 ’*W"J Sensational Novel V Y 'THE AGE i Billie Doue in a Scene. FOR LOVE' from TJhe CLq e for Love100 words
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Article136 1934-02-27 14 To-day at the “Esplanade” 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. 1 March—Biaze Away—Hiolzmann. 2 Overture—Orpheus In Der Unterwelt— Offenbach. 3 Selection— Carmen—Bizet. Slavonic Rhapsody—Friedmann INTERVAL 5 Selection—The Cat And The FiddleKern. Introducing.— “I watch the Love Parade” “The night was made for love”. “One moment alone “Poor Pierrot” “She136 words
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Article1948 1934-02-27 14 NATIONAL" HORSES WIN AT GATWICK: PROMISING YOUNG STEEPLECHASER: A MILLIONAIRE RACEHORSE OWNER (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 14 A JOCKEY CLUB STEWARD The Earl of Rosebery, who recently at- tained his fifty-second year, has among his' Christian names Albert Edward, from which it is not difficult1,948 words
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Advertisement14 1934-02-27 14 Buy Your PRINTED REQUIREMENTS From THE PINANG GAZETTE Press, Limited. Immediate Attention Prompt Delivery.14 words
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Advertisement87 1934-02-27 14 •ly' R N •Jib' i ///f'irVKWv? *j x o 0 ‘IHKbv R I ii S E T FOR ALL MALAYA ’T FRASER NEAVE, LTD. Distributors. ALL OVER THE WORLD The first choice of a discernand world-wide public ir pre-eminent for its tonic jr bitterness and ever increasing in popularity I87 words
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Miscellaneous539 1934-02-27 14 8.8. C. WIRELESS PROGRAMMES TO-DAY 1 ror the Straits Settlements and Federat•d Malay States from the Empire transmi tar Daventry, EnglandTwo of the following frquendes and wavelengths will be used simultaneously, Mt toe wavelengths may be changed in course of each day’s transmissions announcements will be made at frequent intervals539 words
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Miscellaneous283 1934-02-27 14 9.20 Time Signal from Big Ben. News Bulletin. 9 35 The Trocadero Cinema, Orchestra, directed by Alfred van Dam, relayed from the Troxy Cinema, London. 10. 20—Time Signal from Greenwich. A pianoforte interlude by Cecil Dixon. 10.35 The Bournemouth Municipal Orchester, conductor, Sir Dan Godfrey; George Chavachavadze (pianoforte relayed from283 words
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Advertisement2213 1934-02-27 15 A ,«Fk P. ©.-BRITISH INDIA X Lil A AND APCAR LINES kEPkU-CNTINC riiBADE VIA chew MAIL PASSENGER and CARGO SERVICES BLUE HIMMEL LIME TO WlPi KA From Penang Arrive Marseilles Arrive New York Vessels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. Leave* Doe Mar 1 PRES HAYES 1^ ar 28 Apr> Peninsular and2,213 words
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597 1934-02-27 16 Interesting Lecture INDIA NEEDS FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION Under the auspices" of the literary branch of the Penang Indian Association an instructive and interesting lecture on “Impressions Gt a Wandering Indian, was delivered yesterday at the Association hall by Mi. T, M. Kurian, M.A., 8.D.,597 words
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Article64 1934-02-27 16 D. G. Jackson. Wins Singles Handicap Final The following are results of yesterday’s matches J Men’s Single Handicap ‘A’.—(Final) —5 D. G. Jacksen b?at —5 D. D. B. Cook, 5 —7, 6—3, 6—4. Men’s Doubles Handicap (Final): —3O R. P. Bingham and J. H. Bowyer (beat64 words
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Article324 1934-02-27 16 730 On Parade LIEUT.-COL. FINK TAKES SALUTE The annual combined route march of the Fcnang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Ccmpany, together with the school cadets and. a detachment of Police took place 3 csterday, the combined total of those on parade being 730 made up as324 words
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Article291 1934-02-27 16 Two Indians Charged SOLD TO BE SLAUGHTERED The charge of the theft a bull which was preferred against a Tamil and a Mohamedan Indian was taken up for hearing before Mr. B. F. Bridge, District Judge, Penang, this morning. Mr. D. Rees Williams appeared for the prosecution.291 words
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Article180 1934-02-27 16 Strong Naval Base Essential Britain’s need for a strong naval base at Singapore was urged by Admiral Sir Roger Keyes during the by-election at Portsmouth. The Socialist Party practically shut down Singapore,” he said, but the present Government must see *hat it is maintained at sufficient strength180 words
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Article123 1934-02-27 16 Allegation Against Former Compradore A former compradore to a savings company, Tan Quee Fong, appeared before Mr. Justice Gerahty in the Bankruptcy Court on Friday for public examination. He said he was a partner in the Kwong Fong Savings Company, with $3OO capital invested in a total of123 words
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Article90 1934-02-27 16 Anglo-Chinese School Union To Honour Its Patron The Hon, Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe, it is understood, will be feted by the members of the Anglo-Chinese School Union in honour of his recer* appointment as a member of the Legislative Council. Mr. Sian Ewe is Patron90 words
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Article251 1934-02-27 16 False Representation TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION The case in which a Chinese named Lim Choo Eok was charged under the Ahens Ordinance, with making a false representa tion to the Assistant Immigration Officer, by stating that he was a having his place of business at251 words
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Article398 1934-02-27 16 Ten Years At Oil Mills i EXIT WITHOUT t PERMIT r A Chinese employee at the Chop Ban 1 Tek Bee Oil Mills, Sungei Pinang, was convicted of the theft of a number of gun- ny bags as the result of evidence given at 5 his trial398 words
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228 1934-02-27 16 By Imperial Airways ALOR STAR TO BE OMITTED Sunday’s homeward bound Imperial Airways machine ‘“landed” at the Kuala Lumpur aerodrome about 2.30 p.m. Captain Prendergast, the chief, pilot, inspected the aerodrome on Thursday of last week and apparently ““tested” the ground on Sunday228 words
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Article163 1934-02-27 16 Oxford And Cambridge Society Function The sixth annual Boat Race dinner at the Oxford Combridge Society of Malaya will be held at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday, Mar. 17, at 8 p.m. Any former members of the two Universities who are desirous of attending are requested to163 words
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Article85 1934-02-27 16 $35,000 Missing GOVERNMENT STAFF SALARIES j (From Our Own Correspondei < Ipoh, Feb. 27. j A sensational discovery wa made this morning when thr treasury safe at Batu Gajah v, opened and the sum of $35.00; found to be missing. The mon i had been brought the85 words
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Advertisement101 1934-02-27 16 Eastern Oriental Hotel PENANG. COM/NG ATTR4CTIONS TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT V AT 930 pM prompt GRANT ANDERSON COMEDY CO. WILL PRESENT "THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN" ADMISSION TO HALL $2/-. SPECIAL DINNER DANCE WEDNESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY DANCE MUSIC BY BAND OF THE S.S. PRESIDENT HAYES DINNER $2.50 per head NON-DINERS FREE. REX STOREY101 words
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Advertisement143 1934-02-27 16 TO MAJESTIC —T pjk C UMyx. XW just before I going fo bed (Wy 1 Mother says that the last spoonful of Radio-Malt taken just before bed-time seems to act like a charm. f C The children rest so peacefully and awake next day f J refreshed and invigorated for143 words
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