Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 May 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-05-08 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 106. Vol. XCII. TUESDAY MAY 8, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article1818 1934-05-08 1 COLONIAL REGULATION RECKONED AS FROM MAY 7 TO PREVENT FORESTALLING President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman, told •he House of Commons he had informed Mr. Matsudaira that 1 heat Britain was resuming liberty of action in order to safeguard her commercial interestsCc’cniel Emipr" "lone.—?.ugby RaJIo Service and. Reuter. - 1,818 words
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Article118 1934-05-08 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Principal Industries Show Improvement OVER 10 MILLIONS EMPLOYED London, May 7. Another large increase in the number of work people employed is shown by the Labour Ministry figures issued to-night. On April 23 there were approximately 10,140,000 insured persons aged 16 to 64—Rugby Radio Service. - 118 words
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Article69 1934-05-08 1 publish the official Soviet viewpoint.—Reuter. Soviet Protest Against Ruling Washington, May 8. The Soviet Ambassador has protested to the State Department against Mr. Cumming’s ruling that the Soviet Union was in default for war debt payment. The Ambassador declares that he has outlined to Mr. Moore, Assistant Secretarypublish the official Soviet viewpoint.—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article55 1934-05-08 1 der of the London season.—Rugby Radio Service. London, May 7. Their Majesties the King and Queen today returned to Buckingham Palace from Windsor Castle. They will remain in London until Whitsuntide when they will visit Sandringham for a few days then returning to Buckingham Palace for the remainderder of the London season.—Rugby Radio Service. - 55 words
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Article139 1934-05-08 1 3. —Rugby Radio Service. Britain's Strict Neutrality FRIENDLY RELATION WITH BOTH London, May 7. Information has been received in London that the British Minister at Jeddah, Sir Andrew Ryan, has been given the assurance that order will be established in the Red Sea port of Hodeida,3.—Rugby Radio Service. - 139 words
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Article118 1934-05-08 1 siver received general cheers.- —Rugby Radio Service. Sir John Simon On Unfounded Statement London, May 7. When asked in the House of Commons whether he had received any communication from the Belgian Embassy regarding late King Albert, Sir John Simon answered Yes, sir. My attention has beensiver received general cheers.-—Rugby Radio Service. - 118 words
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Article33 1934-05-08 1 Th© results of the final competitions nos. 14, 15 and 16 will be announced in the ‘Sunday Gazette” of May 18 and cheques forwarded to the winners on May 14.33 words
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Article204 1934-05-08 1 More Vigour Urged SUBMITTING TO JAPAN'S DEMANDS A resolution urging the government to adopt a more vigorous foreign policy, particularly in the Far East and in disarmament was moved by the Labour Peer, Lord Ponsonby, in the House of Lords. He declared that Japan’s recent declaration went204 words
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Article115 1934-05-08 1 t. —Reuter. Sir John Simon Answers Challenge London, May 7. In the Commons at question time Mr. Erskine-Bolt challenged Sir John Simon to define the phrase used by the latter last week regarding Japan’s special rights in China which were recognised but not shared by other powers. Sirt.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article235 1934-05-08 1 other in the same commodity.—Rugby Radio Service. World Trade Decreases BUT EMPIRE TRADE IMPROVES London, May 7. During the House of Commons debate on Dominions affairs to-night, the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. N. Thomas, cited figures to show that despite the economic depression of the last few yearsother in the same commodity.—Rugby Radio Service. - 235 words
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Article2408 1934-05-08 3 ROYAL VISIT TO ALDERSHOT: PRINCESS ELIZABETHS EIGHTH BIRTHDAY: SCHOOLGIRLS' WORLD TOUR ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON. ,m Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 25. N VISITS SOLDIERS* WIVES j. twins, nestling by their mother’s ked and blinked a sleepy welcome ueen when she visited the Louise t Military2,408 words
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Advertisement415 1934-05-08 3 7. j ‘CHUN JtEHt TO MAVt NO I f 1 IV you«e xiotNC, TO Be. S' cA brook.. I J y :-a« schoqu CR| T H XjH v -r J)* w Yk A 4<rtt PROPPED IN Over 1,000,000 ill-nourished anb her father’s to V t'l-eErt or» her children in England415 words
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Article880 1934-05-08 4 SPARKLING TENNIS Two Semi-Finals In Men's Events Two semi-final matches, one ini the Men’s Doubles and the other! in the Men’s Singles events were, plaved Yesterday afternoon and both resulted as anticipated al- though the Doubles match was a prettv close affair. In the Singles. Goon880 words
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Article169 1934-05-08 4 Chung Wah School Defeat Bukit Mertajam Nondescripts The match between the Chung Wah School B. P. and the Bukit Mertajam .Nondescripts played on Saturday on the formers’ court resulted in the defeat of the B. M. Nondescripts by three matches to one in the singles and two matches to169 words
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Article55 1934-05-08 4 Reuter. Latest Betting London, May 7. The following was the latest call-over for the Derby 15 3 Colombo offered, 2 1 taken. 9 1 Umidwar taken and offered. 10 1 Easton offered. 100 7 Lozingaro offered. 100 7 Blazonry offered. 18 1 Windsor Lad offered. 22 1 MedievalReuter. - 55 words
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Article97 1934-05-08 4 Perak Club Defeats Ipoh Possibles (From Our Own Correspondent) Taipin, May 7. In an interesting two innings match played at the Taiping Esplanade on Sunday the Perak Club defeated the Ipoh Possibles by 47 runs. The only bright batting display was contributed by S. Bayley of the97 words
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Article128 1934-05-08 4 State Trial Players Selected In preparation for the Singapore vs. Negri Sembilan State match at Seremban over the Whitsun week-end the following players have been asked to play in a trial at the S.C.C. on Saturday and Sunday next: F. P. H. Pearse, G. Garr, P. W. Holt,128 words
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203 1934-05-08 4 This woman suffered so terribly with stomach trouble that she nearly went out of her mind—felt like taking her life. Yet in two weeks a famous doctor s formula gave her new health, new hope in life. Read her letter “My doctor said I203 words
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Article102 1934-05-08 4 Tie For Monthly Medal The following is the result of the May Monthly Medal (Bogey) played on Saturday and Sunday, sth and 6th instant. T. McKinstery 1 Down J. M. Scoular 1 T. R. Weir 2 R. D. Milligan 3 W. H. Brodie 3 A. Clark 3102 words
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110 1934-05-08 4 On Tour To Japan And Far East Passing through Penang by the s.s. “Santhia” yesterday on his way to Japan and the Far Eas‘ on a tour was Sir Courtney Terrell, one of India’s judicial personalities. Sir Courtney was born in 1881 and is the110 words
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Article107 1934-05-08 4 Eleventh Malayan Exhibition The Trade Section of the forthcoming Malayan Exhibition (Kuala Lumpur, 2nd. 3rd and 4th June, 1934) continues to expand and the recent announcement of Restriction will doubtless spur the laggards to make sure of stall space before it is too late. Reports of the British107 words
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Article734 1934-05-08 4 Captain F. Strachan left Penang yesterday by the s.s. “Krian” for Telok Anson, j Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Miles are shortly leaving Kuala Lumpur for good, as Mr. Miles is taking up an appointment in London. Dr N. G. Cooper, of the Medical and Health Department,734 words
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Advertisement47 1934-05-08 4 Yo HIRE CAR OR BUS OWNERS Any hire car or Dins owner» operating BCTTEK WORTH —SLNGEI PATANI —ALOR STAB AND BUTTERWORTH —TA IP IN G—IPOH Willing to make contract for daily journey at specified times write for particulars to uriY cm PINANG GAZETTE, l-a, PenaAg Stieet, penanr47 words
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970 1934-05-08 5 SELECTIONS FOR TO-MORROW BIG FIELDS AND OPEN RACING (By Tic-Tac> In practically every race for to-morrow, at Singapore, there are big fields and the racing promises to be exceptionally open. In the opening event there are 17 ponies brought together—really two divisions in one.970 words
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Article678 1934-05-08 5 Joe Diamond Beats Kid D'Silva GOUDIE FULLY EXTENDED In the belated Diamond-D’Silva fight which came off on Monday last in Rangoon, Kid D’Silva had the toughest time of his career in dealing with the roughhouse tactics of the Singapore Nubian, Joe Diamond. Diamond took things easy in678 words
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Article575 1934-05-08 5 Stella Benson’s Many Volumes I v I SECRETS FOR FIFTY YEARS, Behind the austere legal phraseology of a j woman novelist’s will —that of Mrs. Stella i Anderson —“Stella Benson” —published on i April 18th lies the story of the daily secrets of a lifetime.575 words
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514 1934-05-08 5 A Striking Report COMPULSION IF NECESSARY The Save the Children International Union in the third and last of its series of inquiries into the effects of unemployment on children and young people, gives reports on Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Norway and Sweden, along514 words
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Advertisement329 1934-05-08 5 IT- 1 Don’t buy any pen UNTIL YOU SEE THIS! X-'X In justice to yourself, wait until you try the amazing new Parker Vacumatic! Holds 102% more ink, yet the size is not increased. Distin* guished new barrel design. Reversible '_j gold point. At good 1&' dealers everywhere. feEK R.rLeJ329 words
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Advertisement28 1934-05-08 5 You can now buy > STATE EXPRESS luxury cigarettes H at an everyday price. H s °l SWE(XPRESS I I MADE IN ENGLAND-—-' WARPATH TOBACCO COMPANY L t LONDON28 words
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Article584 1934-05-08 6 ‘PLANES. TANKS AND HORSEMEN IN ACTION ARABIA'S LEGIONS ARE FIGHTING BATTLES FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT The flames of war have been sweeping over Arabia, where a country as big as France, Italy, German, and Spain combined is fighting a country twice the size of Portugal. The584 words
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Article53 1934-05-08 6 Mecca, April 22 An official communique issued to-night by the Wahabi commander-in-chief states that the Yemen are in retreat and had called for a truce. The King of the Wahabis replied that his men would continue operations until Nagran and the mountains were evacuated and hostages53 words
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Article531 1934-05-08 6 Burial At Mt. Erskine Cemetery PROFUSION OF FLORAL TRIBUTES The funeral of the late Mrs. Lee Soon. Aun, nee Khoo Lean Khim Neoh, took place on Sunday from her residence No. 66, Cecil Street. The last rites were performed at the Mt. Erskine Cemetery.531 words
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80 1934-05-08 6 When Jiwan Dass, the “Holy Man” who was convicted of stowing away on board the s.s. Karoa from Rangoon to Penang, appeared to pay his fine in the Police Court yesterday morning, the Magistrate, Mr. D. Wills, enjoined him to exert his peaceful influence80 words
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Article571 1934-05-08 6 WHO WILL SUCCEED OLDFIELD? With eight Old Blues available, much was expected of last year’s side. To judge from the results, Oxford had a most disappointing season, as out of the 13 matches played only one resulted in a victory for the University. F. G.571 words
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Article496 1934-05-08 6 Many Promising Freshmen With four Old Blues, in addition to himself, to call upon, all with first-class experience, the Cambridge captain, J. H. Human (Clare), is in a fortunate position this season. The captain himself has a good reputation in the University cricket, having headed the496 words
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Advertisement101 1934-05-08 6 I > s I •MASTERS*. a It 1 11 H a m 11 J I li and be sure its I i Please 8 B i I 1 BB i j B 1 wo h *i ßVc B I I Ohe jClMpelajqp i 'ĕo. l#L., mOMWMR 'Sinqapote. T)isVubuio\s I Hen/u],101 words
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Advertisement62 1934-05-08 6 mi i@| Kb H It’s the years in the wood H |a| that mature a Liqueur Brandy Hennessy I I xo I M LIO LEU R BRANDY g| Matured in the ’wood for over 40 years ja I i Buy Your «9B .r a a Printed 1 Requirements: J From62 words
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409 1934-05-08 7 A MTI-MODERN MOVEMENT HIT BY NANKING Activities Will Not Be Tolerated BIT £RLY ORNED BY R. WANG CHING-WEI j. s and ladies of the smart set in se capital breathed a sigh of reit wfrs officially announced that thp mment will not tolerate the actiyitit those mischievous persons who jj409 words
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Article135 1934-05-08 7 Activities Reviewed By Ho Chi-chang dies of the Bureau of Public mg the last two months were review» Director Ho Chi-chang at the memor service at the Municipal Government H' quarters. to the new government orrning advertising by doctors Director Ho said that only ■dical practitioners will be135 words
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Article43 1934-05-08 7 N EW JUDICIAL ORDER thpV 1 11 corru Ption in the local Bar, 8U( n g Provincial High Court islaj 1 notification to the effect that r prolong cases of Utigation for munerative gains will be subcry < y fines and expulsion from the43 words
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Article1113 1934-05-08 7 ADVICE TO FOREIGN TOURISTS It is difficult to write about travel, when one is suffering from a heavy cold. No one, I believe, ever comes back from a trip without being physically the worse for it. The good life is the regular life. School children are1,113 words
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Article486 1934-05-08 7 D. E. I. SEEKING PROTECTION OF OWN BUSINESS INTERESTS CERTAIN CHINESE GOODS BANNED i.—“ China Critic” Now that the Dutch authorities have the defence of the East Indies well in hand they are beginning to take steps toward the protection of their business interests in these islands. Theiri.—“ China Critic” - 486 words
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Article145 1934-05-08 7 Comes Under Ban In addition to the measures already in force to stabilize the value of the one and five dollar notes of the Kwangtung Provincial Bank, the provincial finance authorities are .contemplating the banning of the speculation in the banknotes on or about the 20th,145 words
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Article236 1934-05-08 7 Forms Note Committee Interviewed regarding the latest steps to stabilize the value of the bank notes, an official of the Canton Municipal Bank stated that a banknote supervisory committee after the one of the Provincial Bank to supervise the issue of notes will be formed. The regulation236 words
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Article46 1934-05-08 7 The Bureau of Public Utilities notified public motor-ferry companies in the city that the annual survey of public motorferries will be conducted at the end of the month. The Bureau directed the companies to have all their vessels renovated and ready for inspection immediately.46 words
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Article556 1934-05-08 7 WAKE UP, NANKING A new understanding between America and Japan appears to have sprung up soon after the recent exchange of notes between the American Secretary of State, Mr. Hull and the Japanese Fo- reign Minister, Mr. Hirota. If the same understanding could be reached between t Germany556 words
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114 1934-05-08 7 The reorganization of the Canton Power Administration was announced by the Municipal Government. Mr. Lei Chung-tsun, manager of the Canton Water Works, will be transferred to the post of manager of the Power Administration. Mr. Lau Shiu-hop of the Power Administration will be transferred to head114 words
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Article592 1934-05-08 7 —“China Press.” Known Throughout The World BUT IN FACT CHINA IS MAKING GREAT PROGRESS The statement made to a China Press representative last week by Mr. Stuart Lillico, an American journalist who recently completed a 9,500-mile tour through China, that during his two-year stay—“China Press.” - 592 words
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Article94 1934-05-08 7 To Be Compelled The assistance of the Bureau of Public Safety to compel the registration of all births and deaths in the city was requested by) the Bureau of Social Affairs. In the matter of promoting child welfare by means of a public fair .the Bureau94 words
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Article558 1934-05-08 8 The complaint by Mr. J. C. Osborne. Stipendary Steward, Straits Racing Association, that the operations of illegal bookmakers are affecting the totes in the country is a matter of which many people have been aware for some time but Mr, Osborne’s other point, a natural result with falling558 words
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Article299 1934-05-08 8 Producing Equipment Arrives K. L. EXPERIMENTS Kuala Lumpur, probably, will become the Elstree of Malaya if the arrangements now in hand to produce pictures in this town satisfactorily eventuate. The proposed producing company has not yet been named, but at its head is a showman who owns299 words
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1801 1934-05-08 8 THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GOLD STANDARD At to-day’s Weekly Tiffin Meeting at the Penang Rotary Club Rotarian G. Maund read the following paper on A Century of Currency by Sir Charles Morgan Webb Although gold has been used as1,801 words
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Advertisement235 1934-05-08 8 ■W» Work is over n«/ T—and then l\ x I i\ ftpß/ a Carlsberg. B|B u B I /tl w z XU Vzl L*E ■ZW Brji ll H I I II Wkß >4 B fl m ■n Once tasted wanted fl THE KING OF BEERS SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC235 words
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Advertisement30 1934-05-08 8 When Buying Hams ALWAYS SPECIFY W wtwjaa Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: OBTAINABLE FROM All the Leading Dealers. SOLE AGENTS Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur.30 words
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666 1934-05-08 9 PICTURESQUE CEREMONY AT THE KLANG ASTANA jLTAN OF BRUNES mile-long procession TUNGKU ROIHANI I THROUGH THE STREETS CLOSE OF OVER A WEEK OF CELEBRATIONS Klang, Sunday. Over 10,000 people were present at the bersanding ceremony held he Astana Mahkota, Klang, to-night, in connection with the666 words
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Article293 1934-05-08 9 Captured In Acticn EXCISE OFFICERS’ STIFF CLIMd Early on the afternoon cf April 30 the local Excise officers succeeded in capturing a very large still in the midst cf a big clump of lallang on the cliffs of Gunong Cheroh, which place is situated on293 words
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Article802 1934-05-08 9 Committee’s Annual i Report YtAR OF ACTIVITY I The annual report of the Penang BadI mintc.n Association, which we published below, reveals a year of great activity under the capable direction of Mr. Chee Phui Khwai, the Hon. Secretary and Treasurer OFFICE-BEARERS 1933-34 Patron The Hon. Mr.802 words
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329 1934-05-08 9 Attempt To Victimise Watchman "A LOT OF THIS DIRTY WORK A solicitors's clerk and his alleged ac-1 complice confederate were accused of a sim-1 pie but well-conceived fraud, in the third i magistrate’s court before Mr. J. M. Brander i cn Saturday. i The accused329 words
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Article122 1934-05-08 9 TIN-SPOT YESTERDAY TO-DAY London Nd market £235.10.0 TIN—(3 Months) London No market £232.10.0 Singapore $116.62y 2 $116.00 Business Done Penang $116.6214 $116.00 Business Done 25 tons 25 tons COPRA—(Sundried) S2.SO $2.70BLACK PEPPER $17.25 $17.50 RUBBER London 7 316 d 714 d New York 15y 9 c(G) Singapore Spot122 words
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Advertisement15 1934-05-08 9 WHAT LONDON IS DOINS i READ i CHARLES ROBERTS j in the I SUNDAY GAZETTE.15 words
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Advertisement201 1934-05-08 9 BEAUTIFUL BABIES OF SINGAPORE Both these lovely children I were reared in Singapore on Cow Gate» In trying climates this Food is a boon indeed to the anxious mother* Freshly made and packed in English meadows shipped weekly to Malaya in sealed 7 and dated tins there is nothing quite201 words
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486 1934-05-08 10 CLL IVO XjJLO. UrOia IS —Rugby Radio Service and Reuter. AMERICAN REPRESENTATION ON INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE? MAXIMUM PRICE TO PROTECT CONSUMERS URGED 9 7 London, May 7. The “Financial News” New York correspondent states that the State Department is showing considerable anxiety regarding the rubber planCLL IVO XjJLO. UrOia IS —Rugby Radio Service and Reuter. - 486 words
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Article78 1934-05-08 10 Reuter. 28 Industrialists Urge Revision Washington, May 7. Twenty-eight industrialists including Mr. HT. B. Bell, Messrs. Rolland J. Hamilton, T*. M. Girdler, F. A. Merrick have sent j letters to the sponsors of the Stock Ex- j change Bill urging further revision on the ground that “many. Reuter. - 78 words
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Article144 1934-05-08 10 [.—TRugby Radio Service. Minimum Export Prices Scheme London, May 7. The views of the Governments of the wheat exporting countries on the scheme recommended by the International Wheat Advisory Committee that the signatories < of the London Wheat Agreement should adopt minimum export prices will be expressed at[.—TRugby Radio Service. - 144 words
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Article85 1934-05-08 10 g.— Rugby Radio Service. Special Services In All Churches London, May 7. On the occasion of the King’s 24th accession to the throne, Their Majesties attended service at the private chapel of the Castle and at luncheon, the guests included the Queen of Norway, Princess Victoria and theg.—Rugby Radio Service. - 85 words
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Article96 1934-05-08 10 culties around the British coasts. —Rugby Radio Service. Several Small Vessels In Difficulties London, May 7. During the storm in the week-end a gust of wind of 87 miles per hour was registered at Valencia, Ireland, and winds of gale force were general throughout the British Isles.culties around the British coasts.—Rugby Radio Service. - 96 words
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Article67 1934-05-08 10 —Reuter. 8 Communists Sentenced To Death Hamburg, May 7. Eight Communists were sentenced to death for participation in armed attacks against the Nazis between March 1932 and May 1933. —Reuter Wireless. Moscow, May 6. Six important Soviet engineers perished in a mining disaster at the Krivoirog Basin.—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article223 1934-05-08 10 Parliamentary question. —Rugby Radio Service. f X Mr. Thomas To Make Statement OTTAWA AGREEMENTS London, May 7. During the debate on Dominions affairs in the House of Commons this afternoon, a statement will be made by the Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, in reply toParliamentary question.—Rugby Radio Service. ' " f X - 223 words
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Article138 1934-05-08 10 s.—Reuter. Little Known Of Berlin Conference’s Progress London, May 7. Little hitherto has transpired of the progress of the German debts conference meeting in Berlin since April 27. The first official intimation of progress was contained in a statement issued by the conference president, Mr. Leon Fraser, Chairmans.—Reuter. - 138 words
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Article110 1934-05-08 10 Death Of Chairman Of Cigarette Company London, May 7. The death occurred suddenly of Sir Louis Bernhard Baron.—Reuter. Sir Louis Bernhard Baron was the Chairman and Managing Director of Carreras, Ltd., Tobacco manufacturers. He was born in October 19, 1876, and was the only son of110 words
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Article91 1934-05-08 10 J. —Reuter, Victorious March To Red (Sea Coast Aden, May 7. Apart from a few minor Sultanates, King Ibn Saud now practically dominates Arabia in consequence of the victorious march of his troops to the Red Sea coast. BRITISH WARSHIP FOR ADEN Mombasses, May 7.J.—Reuter, - 91 words
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Article177 1934-05-08 10 War Debts PRESIDENT TO SEND MESSAGE TO CONGRESS Washington, May 7. Speculation on War Debts was re-aroused by the AttorneyGeneral’s ruling that Britain was not a defaulter under the Johnson Act coupled with the news ithat President Roosevelt was sending a War Debts message to the177 words
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Article103 1934-05-08 10 Division Of Opinion In U.S. Congress New York, May 7. The Cummings ruling has caused an immediate division in Congressional circles, according to the New York Times W ashington correspondent who states that Senator Borah and Senator George, both in the Foreign Relations Committee, dispute the ruling while103 words
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Article89 1934-05-08 10 Mace To Be Returned To Canada Washington, May 7. A historic ges ure of friendship to Canada is proposed by President Roosevelt who is asking Congress to authorise the return of the mace of Parliament to Ontario captured in the war of 1812. The President draws attention to89 words
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Article46 1934-05-08 10 The occupants were not hurt. —Reuter Wireless. Car Falls Into Deep Ditch Jamshedpur, May 7. Mr. Gandhi had a remarkable escape when his car left the road on the way from Ranchi and fell into a deep ditch. The occupants were not hurt. —ReuterThe occupants were not hurt.—Reuter Wireless. - 46 words
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Article127 1934-05-08 10 Reuter. T ransferred Aboard Government Cutter New York, May 7. Samuel Insull was aroused from bed at 5.30 a.m. on the arrival of the steamer and transferred to a government cutter outside New York Harbour preparatory to boarding a train to Chicago.—Reuter. New York, May 6. A goldReuter. - 127 words
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Article279 1934-05-08 10 Sikh Bound Over TERRIBLE TO HARM AN INNOCENT MAN* Balwan Singh, a Sikh watchman employed by the Penang Municipality, was yesterday bound over by the Police Magistrate, Mr. D. Wills, on a charge of giving false information concerning the whereabouts of his compatriot, Ram Singh, on279 words
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Article171 1934-05-08 10 And The Forthcoming Plebiscite Berlin, May 2. The following appeal to the population of the Saar was published by the ReichsGovernment here to-day (Tuesday) “The time at which the population of the Saar will, in conformity with the stipulations of the Treaty of Versailles, have to decide its171 words
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Article174 1934-05-08 10 Huge Damage On The Rhine Duessldorff, May 4. A water-spout of immense dimensions and pecular form did a vast amount of damage on Thursday in the space of a few minutes in the neighbourhood of Oberwinter on the Rhine. Shortly before 2 p.m. a whirlwind was observed in174 words
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Article48 1934-05-08 10 Champion Well In The Lead Stuttgart, May 2. In conformity with expectations the eleventh game in the chess championship match, which was adjourned on Sunday, ended in a clear-cut victory for the world champion Alekhine, who is now leading by 7 points to 4 from Bogoljubow.48 words
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Article274 1934-05-08 10 From Chowrastc Market To Kimberley Street CAUTIONED iOR DISORGANISING MOTOR TRAFFIC Loke Choon Seng, a Chir motOr car driver, was charged in th ,ii ce Court yesterday morning with loit and thereby interfering with the mo\ >-, t of trafflc Traffic Inspector C. W. S aid274 words
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Article105 1934-05-08 10 Factories And Warehouses Destroyed Leipzig, May 3. Several factories, warehouses, coal and timber yards were ravaged by the worst fire in many years, which started in a freight-yard and spread with terrifying rapidity. All the available fire-brigades, reinforced by detachments of Storm troopers, were on the scene105 words
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Article101 1934-05-08 10 Another Squabble With Danzig Danzig, May 2. The relations between Danzig and Poland, which had greatly improved in recent months, have once more turned irrita with Poland’s decision to-day Wednesday to close down the Polish Customs offices at Danzig, so that no permits for the expo of Danzig goods101 words
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Article95 1934-05-08 10 F.euter Judgment For Kuala Lumpur, Judgment for plaintiff 1 given this morning by the the case in which the Pub* 3 Roger* administrator for Captan. r e ner«l deceased, claimed $20,000 e ’corf o Accident Fire and Life Assurance ration, Limited, under th licy of insurance.F.euter - 95 words
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Article335 1934-05-08 11 BEAUTIFUL EX-QUEEN TOLD TO THROW OVER LUPESCU OR "THE KNIGHTS OF HELEN CHAMPIONS OF A KING'S DISCARDED WIFE The beautiful ex-Queen Elizabeth of Greece, sister of King Carol of Rumania, has been warned by the Iron Guard, the Rumanian Fascists, that she will be con- sidered335 words
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Article406 1934-05-08 11 Proposal To Establish An Association I A public meeting of the Tamils of Parit Buntar was held at 6 p.m. at 80, Teh Poh Khong Street, Parit Buntar, with Mr. V. Pakirmalai in the chair. After a speech of welcome by Mr. T. Suppiah, the406 words
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Article377 1934-05-08 11 CUT-PRSCE TO NEARLY EVERYWHERE £250,000 COMPANIES* PORT TO RIVAL CROYDON A new war for millions has opened—the greatest of its kind for a hundred years. It is no less than a struggle to control Britain’s air routes. And I learned that the joint working377 words
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Article110 1934-05-08 11 To-day at the “Esplanade” from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 1 March—The King’s Body Guard— Raymond. 2 Overture—The Merry Wives of Windsor —Nicolai. 3 Selection —Yeoman Of The Guard—Sullivan. 4 Waltz —Gold And Silver—Lehar. 5 Morceau Characteristic—Bells of Ousley —Hume. G Selection —Viktoria And Her Hussar— Abraham. 7110 words
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Advertisement281 1934-05-08 11 I I I /TW I *K\ I I i I > JJJ z JZ y j>W 7... The ,tren<th to 1 R’xwk.- weakening influence of the K' malaria parasites returns, th* ft I j number of red blood cor- I I puscles increases and witbin w x. a s^ort ''me281 words
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Advertisement34 1934-05-08 11 SELLING MADE EASY—Time» are bard bn there is no need to offer that article at a “throw»»*, price.” Send along a small to th» “Pinang Gazette” and dispose of it at a satisfactory figure.34 words
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Miscellaneous482 1934-05-08 11 WIRELESS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. Two of the following frquendee ant* raveiengths will be used simultaneously:— XD Sign Frequency Wavelength GBF 18,140 kc|s 19.82 m. OBS 11,866 kc|s 25.28 m. f OSD 11,750 kc|e 25.53 m. 080 9,585 kc|s 31.30 m. To-day P.M. P.M. 6.20 Time Signal from Big Tom482 words
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Miscellaneous333 1934-05-08 11 STATION SINGAPORE TO-MORROW P.M. 6.oo—Recorded music. 6.30 Relay of dance music by Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Dan Hopkins. 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by Strait* Times. Stock and Share report supplied by Fraser and Co. 7.oo —Relay of Concert Artistes from Tomlinson Hall Mrs. A. Robertson333 words
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Article435 1934-05-08 12 A Symbol For The Scout Movement GARTER CHAPEL SEES NEW CHIVALRY' Windsor, April 22. The Sword of King Edward 111., founder of the Order of the Garter, was raised in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, by the Dean of Windsor (Dr. Baillie) before the eyes of435 words
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Article165 1934-05-08 12 Dates And Venues May 11-12. —Walker Cup, Golf, Britain V. U.S.A., St. Andrews. May 21-25. —Amateur Golf Championship, Prestwick. June 6.—The Derby. June 8. —The Oaks. June 8,9, 11, 12,— First Test Match, Nottingham. June 15-16. —Wightman Cup Match, Wimbledon. June 19-22. —Ascot. June 22, 23,165 words
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Article543 1934-05-08 12 Soldier Fined £5 For Assault ACCUSED’S DENIALS Pte. Robert Quintus Johnson, 2nd Bn., Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment, stationed at Blenheim Barracks, Aidershot, was at Horsham fined £5 and ordered to pay the costs of the prosecution for assaulting a girl of fourteen. At543 words
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Article197 1934-05-08 12 Alleged Frauds On Women Paris, April 23. A former lieutenant, Jean Octave David, who appeared before the Correctional Court here, is alleged to have filled the role of a modern Don Juan and to have made his conquests in the sleeping-cars of Continental luxury trains. He was197 words
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Article1294 1934-05-08 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations In MESSRS. KENNEDY CO’S share IM to-day. Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers RUBBER A. Malay 2.75 3.00 3.10 3.50 Bassett 92% 97% 92% 97% Ben 4 a 60 70 67% 75 Glenealys 2.15 2.25 2.201,294 words
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Article95 1934-05-08 12 Latest Quotations Monday Saturday Parte 77 7 32 77 732 New York 5.11% 5.11% Montreal 5.09% Brussels 21.82 21.83 Geneva 15.72% 15. M Amsterdam 7.54% Milan 59% 59’i Berlin 12.93% 12 93% Stockholm 19.40 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.90% W 5 Vienna 28 Prague 122% Helsfngfors95 words
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Article44 1934-05-08 12 PENANG, MAY S (By Courtesy of the Btn*' 214 33J London Bank Demand ***** 4 2 4 I 3 Private 3 m|ts credit L 8 Documentary 2 I sou no®» On New York Demand France T.T. Hongkong T.T. Shanghai T.T. India „T.T. Silver44 words
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Advertisement667 1934-05-08 12 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS “SALAMANDER NOTICE is hereby given that the trade mark depicted above is the exclusive property of the Morgan Crucible Company Limited of Battersea Works. Church Road, Battersea, London, S.W. 11, England, Manufacturers and that the same is used by them in respect of crucibles made of plumbago, graphite667 words
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Advertisement65 1934-05-08 12 Slump or no slumps oil tho advertUin« buaineaa tkat reaches this office is not accepted. Our Advcr using Department exercises disennunatioa. It has to lire up to the traditions of a century of unbroken publication and maintain its reputation for giving advertiser and consumer a square deal. If you see65 words
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Advertisement41 1934-05-08 12 r ishc Free Sample On R pt Of p; v Cent Stamp >om GRAFTON LAB< ATORIEg 208, Collyer Qua. Singapore’ wii-' TEA CLOTHS AND BREAKF ST CLOTS. S j EXQUISITE COLOI RINGS A DESIGNS Cflm£s£ kU’TEKTi. By courtesy Robinson Piano Co.41 words
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Miscellaneous33 1934-05-08 12 WEATHER RUORT Temperature Ralat*® 6 a.m. 78 Noou 89 TIDE TABLE To-day High Water C 49 ft.Dl' 9.38 a.m. nl 9.10 p.m. To-morro Vi 3 43 a l7l 10.15 a.m. p. 10.03 p.m.33 words
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Article623 1934-05-08 13 SHIPPING ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Schedule of Principal Lines Tte following is a list of vessels arriving U «wilimj fro n Penang during the week: IN PORT TO-DAY S.S. DUYMAER VAN TWIST from Bela-wan-Deli, Asahan and Paneh (Labors BELLEROPHAN from Singapore Sails for Havre and Liverpool. S.S JERAM from Port Weld. Sails623 words
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Article535 1934-05-08 13 The Post Office notifies that a telegram from G. P. O. London says that the mail despatched from Penang, on April 14 by the s.s. “Ranchi” was delivered in London on May 5. NOTICE The Air Mails despatched from Penang' on the 25th April per the Netherlands Aircraft535 words
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Miscellaneous559 1934-05-08 13 I SEASON OPENS TO-MORROW PLANS AT ROBINSON'S 'PHONE 567. I V,/ THE FILM SENSATION OF NEW YORK, LONDON PARIS “CATHERINE THE ORE AT” with I DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS Jr. I ELIZABETH BERGNER FLORA ROBSON SIR GERALD DU MAURIER CRITICS THE WORLD OVER HAVE ACCLAIMED IT THE GREATEST FILM ANY COUNTRY HAS559 words
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Article2943 1934-05-08 14 AMERICAN'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION GREAT AIR RACE TO AUSTRALIA: KINGSFORD SMITH TO FLY AMERICAN MACHINE DUTCH AIR LINE'S NEW ENTERPRISE: TO BERLIN AND BACK IN A DAY: (From Our Own Correspondent) London, April 25. SIR GEORGE PENNY’S ACCIDENT Six persons, including Sir George Penny, Bart. M.P.,2,943 words
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Advertisement215 1934-05-08 14 PILES CAN BE CURED. A Treatment That Is Different If you are suffering the tortures of Piles aad Its kindred ailments, and have tried everv known remedy without obtaining relief, wo ask you to give Dr. Van Vleck’s Absorptivk Pilb Plasma a trial. Its curative healing action on the inflamed215 words
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Advertisement188 1934-05-08 14 AFTEB ALL SOBTS OF DRIVES Golf Drives, Motcr Drives, J Whist Drives A Fri end Arrives. PARDON ME TIGER BEER IS BEST FDASERj NEAVE, LTD. ISTRIBUTORS. a. POP U L ALL OVER THE WORLD BMEf Fresh English Fruits, gathered and packed at the acme of their perfec- 'uk'*. r x»188 words
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Advertisement1851 1934-05-08 15 I imtonM JS3s£Qg| XWWJWWWffIWIwHW V' BLUE FUMMBL LIMB To Eu ore vl SUEZ 1 ,yj' From Penang Arrive Mareeillee Arrive New York May. 10 PRES. POLK June 6 June 19 Ve?<M •!> LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. Leaves Doe May. 24 PRES. ADAMS June 20 July 3 tJ Penang London June1,851 words
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Article560 1934-05-08 16 BOXING Eliminating Contests On Thursday Week PROCEEDS IN AID OF UNEMPLOYMENT FUNDS For the first 'ime in the Irstory of local amateur Boxing, a tournament is being held, under the auspices of the Penang Amateur Ecx’ig Association, to decide the ama'eur champion in the various divis'ons. Owing560 words
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Article75 1934-05-08 16 Stipendary Steward's View REVENUES WILL CONTINUE TO DROP Unless Action Is Taken (Hom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Mav 8. If some action is not taken to put a stop to the evil of illegal bookmakers tote revenues will continue to drop and clubs will be unable75 words
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391 1934-05-08 16 Generals Join A Pilgrimage I I LINER-LOAD OFF TO REVISIT THEIR BATTLEGROUNDS I Liverpool, April 20. 1 The twinkling shore lights of the Mersey made a silent guard of honour for 700 men and women who steamed away to t391 words
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406 1934-05-08 16 Weights For Saturday CARD OF NINE EVENTS The following are the weights for the third day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting to be run on Saturday, May 12 RACE 1 Ponies Classes 2 and 3 combined, Division 1, 5 Furlongs. Diamond Dust 9.03406 words
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Article119 1934-05-08 16 Alleged Statement By Accused ADMITTED IN EVIDENCE (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 8. Further lengthy evidence was heard yesterday in the trial of Mak Wing Chung. The statement made by accused before Mr. N. Grice the Singapore Magistrate on the day following his arrest was admitted119 words
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Article91 1934-05-08 16 APOLOGY In our issue of Friday, the 23rd March last, we published a report of some proceedings of the Supreme Court, Penang, in which we inadvertently stated that there was a Bankruptcy Petition against Mr. Ho Kim Teik and that an application had been made to91 words
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Article71 1934-05-08 16 —Reuter. Leicestershire 175 Runs Behind McCABE SCORES A CENTURY London, May 7. A brilliant 108 not out by McCabe coupled with 65 and 89 by Bradman and Kippax respectively, enabled the Australians to declare their innings closed at 368 for 5 wickets in reply to the—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article43 1934-05-08 16 Surrey Defeated CLAY'S 12 WICKETS FOR 84 London, May 7. Glamorganshire defeated Surrey by an innings and 92 runs. Glamorgan scored 352. Surrey 113 (Clay 6 wickets for 33 runs), and 147 (Hobbs 62 Clay 6 wickets for 51). —Reuter.43 words
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842 1934-05-08 16 SUBSTANTIAL ORDERS AND EN jiri es Record crowds have visited the British Trade Fail at the World, Singapore, since its opening on Friday eveni. week-end the public made show their after dinner c f Unn? approaches to the842 words
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470 1934-05-08 16 German Air Demand. 1 1 TO ASK FOR MORE i Berlin, April 2C 1 1 General Goering, German Ah Mi nistep and Prime Minister of Prussia, made 0« spoken comments on current events wha interviewed at his home. “I do not know470 words
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Article54 1934-05-08 16 Bengalis Sent 1 o Hosp’ (From Our Own Corresponded Singapore, a L p neali Early this morning tlVe s hawkers returned home a of curry which had beer f re f, re j]i, eJ* night. By eight o’clock ail Iwe seriously and all were 1 The police54 words
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Advertisement72 1934-05-08 16 Eastern Oriental Hotel PENANG. WEDNESDAY, 9th MAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Dance Music By The Band Of The S.S. “PRESIDENT POLK” The Incomparable Entertainer HENRY Artist-Magician, And His Around The World Touring Company In A Delightful Entertainment Of MYSTERY AND ART Featuring His Famous SAND PICTURES. ALSO MISS VERE DE VERE72 words
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