Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 January 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-01-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 2. Vol. XCV. MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Article315 1937-01-04 1 62 For Three Wickets At Lunch Interval MELBOURNE DUEL* THIS morning s play in the third Test match at Melbourne was a duel between the England bowlers and the Australian batsmen. tXV w* c k e s mor e had fallen, Rigg and Brown held out unti315 words
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Article317 1937-01-04 1 Reuter and British Wireless. SHIP SHELLED BY insurgents Landon. Jan. 4. The Admiralty has been officially advised that a British ship, "Blackhill,” reported to his Majesty’s destroyer. ••Fearless at Santander that she was fired on by an armed insurgent trawler. The British Ambassador to Spain, who isReuter and British Wireless. - 317 words
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92 1937-01-04 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 2. Bail in the sum of $2,000 was allowed by Mr. C. H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, in a case in which two Tamils, Veerayah and Parasuram, were charged with the attempted murder of a92 words
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Article99 1937-01-04 1 Welcomed In All Parts Of Europe London. Jan. 3. According to news reports reaching London. the announcement of the signature in Rome yesterday of the Italian and British declaration on the Mediterranean has been welcomed in all parts of Europe. The French Foreign Minister, to whom the substance99 words
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Article64 1937-01-04 1 LUC —Reuter Wireless. Mr. Lyons' New Year Message Canberra, Jan. 2. Mr. Lyons in a New Year broadcast said the unity and co-operation existing in the Empire was never stronger than at present. He forecast that the forthcoming Imperial Conference in London would show unanimity in theLUC —Reuter Wireless. - 64 words
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Article30 1937-01-04 1 —Reuter. The Chamber by 467 votes to 75 the Budget as amended by the Senate. e Chamber also adopted the Senates version of the Fiscal Reform BiU.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-01-04 1 The Sultan and Sultana of Johore photographed at Victoria when leaving for Malaya. They had been ■tn England “on a quiet holiday” and are now back n Johore.34 words
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Article279 1937-01-04 1 SHANGHAI’S GREAT HEALTH PROJECT Shanghai. Jan. 3. Mobilisation of 60,000 able-bodied men from Greater Shanghai’s ten suburban districts ta form a labour corps which will take part in an extensive winter river conservancy and health project was ordered by Mayor Wu Te-chen in a circular279 words
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Article79 1937-01-04 1 ,—British Wireless. London, Jan. 2. The King George V National Memorial Fund now amounts to £381,895. During Memorial Week, Jan. T’l to Jan. 20, the Lord Mayor is making an appeal to people with bank accounts to sign over to the fund odd shillings and,—British Wireless. - 79 words
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Article53 1937-01-04 1 Reuter. Flint, (Michigan), Jan. 4. A general strike of 200,000 employees of General Motors Corporation which would halt about half the total production of cars in the United States is threatened in the resolution adopted by a conference of Trade Union delegatee from all General Motors’ factories litReuter. - 53 words
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Article158 1937-01-04 1 Colonial Secretary Orders I Banishment Without Trial 1 When the case in which a middle aged Chinese Tan Chin Hing was charged with returning from banishment, after having been banished for life in the state of Kedah in March 1932, was mentioned in the Police Court, Penang, this158 words
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215 1937-01-04 1 Dodd Champion Jockey The following are the riding and training statistics for the Penang Turf Club Meeting just concluded: Ist 2nd 3rd Unplaced Dodd 7 3 1 9 Lewis 3 4 3 7 McPherson 3 2 1 13 Whalan 3 2 1 7 J Donnelly215 words
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Article, Illustration464 1937-01-04 1 COMMISSIONERS TAKE ACTION War has been declared on Penang’s unsightly dust-bins. 3 he local brand of container has been freely criticised by the Press, particularly by the Pinang Gazette, for years past, and the announcement that the Commissioners have at last roused themselves to464 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-04 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Tekphom No. 772. PENANG. Now «8-70, Bisbop Street,12 words
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Advertisement43 1937-01-04 1 If your engines run-down use Melrich Motor Tablets. They decarbonise, generate and rejuvenate your engines. Anti-knock Anti-corrosive Stockists CHOP TAN BOON PENG, 224, Beach Street, Penang, ’Phone No. 968. MP’* J W I’ Q U PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33. —————lV PS. 28243 words
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Article, Illustration2542 1937-01-04 2 HIS REMEDY FOR INTERNATIONAL TROUBLE Strong Words At 50th National Congress Faizpur, Dec. 27. For the first time in its history, the Indian National Congress jopened its fiftieth session in a rural setting. Mr. Shanker Rao Dev, Chairman of the Reception Committee, and2,542 words
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Article145 1937-01-04 2 Londe! Exhibition Plan Abandoned Tokyo, Dec. 23. Hopes of holding an exhibition of Japanese »irt in London in 1939 were abandoned last night, when an official conference decidec? that it would be impossible to ship the large number of national treasures needed to make the display truly representative.145 words
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52 1937-01-04 2 DeHii, Dec. 23. Telephonic communica'.ion between Burma and India w 11 open tomorrow, with services between Rangoon and Bombay end Madras. Indian gay) item will be linked with this service, which will He extended to other parts of InC.a and Fmna'wiLh rs IVtle delay52 words
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Advertisement670 1937-01-04 2 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegram»; Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel “Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 j Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Ivcadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang670 words
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Advertisement303 1937-01-04 2 mstlaPrl > ftw a pfiloUi i H 51 I Help Kidneys CfanftrifhbMMß Your Kidneys have nine million- tiny tubes or filters which are endanneredi by cheap, irritating drugs or neglect.L’nbnowa, to vou. weak Kidneys may-be the real,cause, of vour, Getting; Up Nights. Pb-rvous L'lZiinvss, Swollen Bladder Trouble,, Headaches, Backache, Bfieumatism*.303 words
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Article154 1937-01-04 3 —Reuter. Fate To Be Decided Today TO RETIRE IF DEPRIVED OF POSTS Nanking, Jan. 3. The fate of Marshal 'Chang Hsueh-liang will be decided by the State Council tomorrow. If pardoned/but deprived of his posts, Marshal Chang is expected to retire, possibly to Shanghai, but if his posts—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article68 1937-01-04 3 —Reuter Wireless. Hitler’s Message To German Army i Berlin. Jan. 3. A momentous year in the history of Germany's armed forces ended in our regiments again taking their stand on the' Rhine, says Hitler in a message to the Army and concluded with an exhortation—Reuter Wireless. - 68 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-01-04 3 inspecting the model laundry of the British LaundererS’ Research Laboratories at Hendon recently, after opening works extensions. Research, at these laboratories helps to raise the standard oj laundry work.32 words
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291 1937-01-04 3 German Executed After Mock Trial Communist, Peter Kerrigan. —Reuter Wireless. London, Jan. 3. THE British steamer “Blackhill” was pursued and shelled by four insurgent trawlers according to a statement issued by the Basque Government. I The incident occurred seven miles off the shore in theCommunist, Peter Kerrigan.—Reuter Wireless. - 291 words
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Article49 1937-01-04 3 Mr. Andrew Mellon's Offers Reuter. Washington, Jan. 3. Mr. Andrew Mellon has offered his $19,000,000 art collection to Government. He also offered to build a $8,000,000 gallery to house it. President Roosevelt, according to a White House statement, will recommend Congress to accept the offers;Reuter. - 49 words
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Article85 1937-01-04 3 —British Radio. Suicidal Strife In Spain London, Jan. 2. In his New Year Diocesan message, the Archbishop of Canterbury refers to the situation in Spain. “Although, as I write, there has been a temporary slackening of suicidal strife, there seems little prospect of its cessation.—British Radio. - 85 words
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Article67 1937-01-04 3 —Reuter. Fatal Clash With Chinese Gangsters Shanghai, Jan. 1. 1 Police Sergeant Michael Slater, aged 23, a single man belonging to Canada, was shot dead in a gun fight with four Chinese gangsters on the stairs of an office building following a hold-up this morning. Slater—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article80 1937-01-04 3 —Reuter. Restless Night Owing To Pain In Leg TO CONSULT NOTED DOCTOR Vatican City, Jan. 3. The Pope spent a restless night owing to the pain in his leg for which Dr. Milani visited him earlier than ukual. The Pope agreed that Dr. Milani should consult some—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article113 1937-01-04 3 —British Wireless. Anglo-Italian Pact Signed In Rome London, Jan. 2. In Rome this morning the British Ambassador, Sir Eric Drummond visited the Italian Foreign Secretary and he and Count Ciano signed, on behalf of their respective governments, a declaration concerning assurances with regard to the Mediterranean which has—British Wireless. - 113 words
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Article83 1937-01-04 3 Reuter. Swastika Flag Stolen And Destroyed Hague, Jan. 2. The German Minister, at the Hague formally protested to the Dutch Government lagainst the alleged theft and destruction of the Swastika flag in a German scho-ol at The Hague. The Hague police have placed extra guards near positions whereReuter. - 83 words
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Article129 1937-01-04 3 (From Our Own Correspondent. London, Dec. 22. Advocates of rubber roadways are far from pleased by the report on the problem of slippery roads issued today by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Ministry of Transport. Among the many surfaces tested, rubber has129 words
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Article59 1937-01-04 3 .—British Wireless. London, Jan. 3. The latest bulletin of the Imperial Institute gives an account of the growth of the British industry producing magnesium which is in growing demand owing to its lightness for various manufactures. The raw material is imported but plans have been formulated for home.—British Wireless. - 59 words
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Article48 1937-01-04 3 —British Wire T ess. London, January 3. Many members of the Government, including Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Sir Samuel Hoare and Mr. Eden will take part in the great platform campaign which the Conservative Party is organising throughout the country during the first quarter of ♦.hie year.-—British WireTess. - 48 words
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Advertisement112 1937-01-04 3 CHARLIE KUNZ THE FAMOUS PIANIST NOW RECORDS EXCLUSIVELY ON 'REX’ RECORDS. OTHER FAMOUS ARTISTES ON 'REX’ JACK PAYNE, PRIMO SCALA, GRACIE FIELDS, RUTH ETTING, REGINALD ROBINS, JAY WILBUR AND MANY OTHER WORLD S FAMOUS ARTISTES RECORD EXCLUSIVELY FOR REX. YET EACH REX RECORD COSTS ONLY 65 CENTS. SOLE AGENTS FOR112 words
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Advertisement129 1937-01-04 3 .Ju) 4T "PHONE 543. PENANG WEDNESDAY DINNER DANCE AND CABARET :o: THE GAETANO GIRLS MISS VALENTINA FERENTI NON-DINERS—SI.OO. <• NEW STOCKS OF IA.~ I Ail/ 1 I w u ci 1 I II n /ill U JUST UNPACKED READY TO WEAR FROM STOCK IN ALL SIZES. MADE FROM THE SAME129 words
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Article323 1937-01-04 4 EVERY FAMILY ON FOOD RATIONS London, Dec. 24. The whole of the German people is being rapidly mobilised for service to the country in the event of war. This is the truth behind the latest move in General Goering’s Four-Year-Plan —the organisation of a special labour323 words
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Article138 1937-01-04 4 Scientists' Civil Contract Of Marriage New York, Dec. 20. Dr Myrtle B. McGraw, child psychologist, of the New York medical centre, whose experiments in the different train nig cf twin babies have attracted worldwide. attention, has entered into a civil contract of marriage with Dr. Rudolph138 words
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Article122 1937-01-04 4 A 57-year-old uncashed cheque for £6OO has teen found by a Dundee shoe-repairer, Mr. Robert Thomsen, among papers wh’ch came into his hands recently on the death of his father. The cheque, which was drawn on the Oriental Bank Corporation, authorised payment to Mr.122 words
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Article114 1937-01-04 4 Six hundred pounds worth of radium was recovered from the municipal rubbish dump aft/ r it had been accidentally thrown into a dust-bin at the home of Dr. R. Ke’Es, Government Medical Officer at Lismore, New South Wales. It lay bidden bcrcath rubbish in the bin114 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-01-04 4 J) —Buildings blazing in Madrid following a rebel attack.13 words
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274 1937-01-04 4 New York, Dec. 24. Father Divine, the negro evangelist whose followers, coloured and white, believe him to be God and who operates a full-fledged "Heaven” without visible means of support, has been cited to appear in court on a charge of contempt because he274 words
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Article135 1937-01-04 4 German Discovery > Berlin, Dec. 20. j A discovery which is described as being of revolutionary importance has just been patented in Germany. It consists of a chemical substance which when mixed with alcoholic drinks renders them innocuous. Such drinks tickle the palate still, it135 words
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Article144 1937-01-04 4 The boast that Soviet Russia is now so well furnished with armaments that she is not only independent of foreign supplies, but is also able to provide them for her “friends,” was made in a broadcast from the Moscow radio station in the early hours of yesterday.144 words
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Article540 1937-01-04 4 WELSH HEADMASTER'S CRITICISM I London, Dec. 24. I The conditions under which children of the Special Areas were being reared «and educated, while the Government was expecting their teachers to co-operate in the physical fitness campiign, were severely criticised yesterday by Mr. Eddie Williams, headmaster540 words
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Article353 1937-01-04 4 Paris, Dec. 24. A lovers’ quarrel in the air between a man and a woman, joint owners of a Morane 341 two-seater aeroplane, nearly ended in the death of both between Villacoublay and Versailles this afternoon. The man, a young engineer, is in a Versailles353 words
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Advertisement276 1937-01-04 4 iHere is the Essence of mTALITY I Co.*. ESSENCE nunu' e 11"' e .STORES .-rßi: 8 V ..ich»t.u 1 BaFljM ■■ano "o kk valxhall. ZH I_TEALTH!* Fitness! And abundant Energy! Mind and body gloriously alert for work or H recreation—and for getting the best from life. That what Brand’s Essence276 words
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Article2378 1937-01-04 5 Only A War Can Stop Present Progress Unified Country Meeting Japanese Menace AN able survey of the-position of China today and a thoughtprovoking discussion of the'future of the country, are contained in the following speech by Mr. K. C. Li, President of Wah .Chung Trading Corporation,2,378 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-01-04 5 a Scottish fisher- girl was chosen from hundreds of others to broadcast in the 8.8. C. “In Town Tonight" series.22 words
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Advertisement55 1937-01-04 5 FREE FREE FREE I JUST RECEIVED 10.000 PAIRS IRONSIDE, LOTUS DELTA BARRAT SHOES FROM ENGLAND FREE ONLY One 1937 Diary PRICES (Pocket Book) GREATLY given away with 1 PAIR rfrirapr REDUCED of IRONSIDE SHOES A. PITCHAY GUNNY "SON" NOS. 252, 4,6, PENANG ROAD (Next to Queen’s Cinema), PENANG. ALOR STAR.55 words
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Advertisement126 1937-01-04 5 “TEETH ALMOST PERFECT.. says Dentist Mf W JI “Recently mv dentist pronounced my teeth almost perfect, writes Miss B. Skidmore. “He was curious to know to what I attributed their wonderful whiteness and extremely good condition. I have been a regular user of Macleans Tooth Paste for some time, and126 words
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Article313 1937-01-04 6 "I Cure Them Of All Ills Of The Flesh" Belgrade. Hangman Hart, Yugoslavia’s official executioner, claims the grim distinction of having compiled a “century” of hangings. During the past 12 years, he has hanged 1100 people, at the Law’s command, according to the record he keeps in313 words
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Article891 1937-01-04 6 GERMAN CLIMBERS' AD VEN 7 URES Unknown Valleys Explored Calcutta. JT is now possible to give some details of the experiences, of the four German climbers who set out in August to reconnoitre approaches to Kunchanjinga and to explore some of the “Unknown” valleys that lie891 words
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Article, Illustration17 1937-01-04 6 firtnq on the Government defenders from behind a wall o! the Casa del Campo, Madrid.17 words
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Article35 1937-01-04 6 —Reuter Wireless. King's Award To Greta Garbo Stockholm, Jan. 2. The King has conferred on Greta Garbo the medal of Littoris et Artibus, the highest Swedish distinction for literary and artistic work—Reuter Wireless. - 35 words
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Advertisement87 1937-01-04 6 LOOK OUT FOR OUR COMING attractions pRThAIJVI OUR GRAND vl 3 W ADVERTISEMENT BALL vOinl ITillinßr Grander than a Fashion Show I More Amusing than a Fancy Dress Ball. DANCING, Nightly from 9 p.m. to Midnight. Excellent Music by Louis Lira’s Live Orchestra. DANCE COUPONS 4 for $l.OO 9 for87 words
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Miscellaneous136 1937-01-04 6 QUEEN'S OPENING TOMORROW YOUR NEWEST REASON FOR \LAUGHTER! i C'* «P f\ "7 I*jL j with J jack yij 77 oF HALEY BETTY 3 tSI/ FL mdES3 JWimiJ 7 ARTHUR j TREACHER J RATr.iOxJD ~?JGL WALBURN m\ Pf Ar. Edward f.l Sedgwick I U f reduction f p jj A.136 words
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Miscellaneous217 1937-01-04 6 by packed houses kJ* gr a last night. WINDSOR WATCH OUT FOR YOUR 5-30 TONIGHT 9-38 "UNGUARDED HOUR” I The Mighty Record-Breaking It threatens this love affairbut TAMIL TALKIE gives you a romantic thrilland a TT n—n > chucklewith every tick of the clock with The Inimitable LORETTA YOUNG FRANCHOT217 words
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1287 1937-01-04 7 Mr, John Hands On Asiatic Unemployment In Selangor “CANKER OF SQUEEZE IS CORRUPTING MALAYA” Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 2. EFFORTS to find employment in Selangor are almost nullified by the unrestricted immigration of unemployed middle class persons, declares Mr. John Hands, hon. secretary and treasurer to1,287 words
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Article223 1937-01-04 7 The death took place on Saturday at 1.45 a.m. of Mrs. Dhanakotty Mudaliar (Pakiamal) at her residence No. 139,. Muntri Street, Penang. Deceased, who was 70 years of age' at the time of her death had been ailing for some time. At 5 p.m. the223 words
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Article261 1937-01-04 7 A "MODERN DARWIN" Sir Grafton Elliot Smith, the famous anthropologist and greatest modern authority on human evolqtion and comparative anrtamy, died yesterday at the age of 66, states a Reuter message from London. Sir Grafton was born at the township of Grafton, in northern New South261 words
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Article146 1937-01-04 7 Mr. W. Aucutt Appointed (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Dec. 30. Mr. Wilfred Aucutt, who has been a resident of this State for a number of years, has been appointed to the Seremban Sanitary Board. The official list supplied to the Pinang Gazette representative reveals the following146 words
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Article119 1937-01-04 7 Wealthy Towkay's Son To Wed (From Our Own Correspondent Seremban, Dec. 30 The marriage will take place at Seremban on Jan. 10 of Mr. Tan Hee Juan, eldest son of Mrs. Tan See Kee and the late Towkay Tan See Kee, one of the wealthiest Negri Sembilan Chinese119 words
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Article66 1937-01-04 7 Yeoh Chye Huat, who was charged with assaulting a public servant, namely a detective, was again produced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court. Inspector Astin informed the magistrate that he had been instructed by the Deputy Public Prosecutor to reduce the charge to66 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-01-04 7 was responsible for a parade of fur fashions in Hyde Park last week. Picture shows Mme. Prunter, owner of a West End restaurant, wearing a striking ermine cape.32 words
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Article157 1937-01-04 7 DAYANG THINKS HER CONVERSION A GREAT SUCCESS (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Dec. 18. After being a Mohammedan for nearly five years the Dayang Muda of Sarawak, 50-year-old wife of Captain Betram Brooke, brother and successor to the present Rajah Sir Cl lirles Vyner Brooke, thinks157 words
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Article75 1937-01-04 7 Sentence was deferred on Shen Lean Fook, who pleaded guilty before Mr. H.A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court on Thursday to a charge of theft of two packets of cigarettes on Dec. 30. The accused was alleged to have removed the packets from75 words
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Article83 1937-01-04 7 A middle aged Chinese, Goh Ah Bah, appeared before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court charged with attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a mzor on Nov. 1. The accused was found groaning in a vacant house in Argyl Road with a deep wound on83 words
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Article79 1937-01-04 7 A tragedy occurred on Saturday in the sea off Burmah Lane, Penang, fwhen a 17-year-old Malay youth, Noor Mohamed bin Osman, was drewned. At two o’clock in the afternoon he informed his father that he was going cut for a swim. Some hours later, when his79 words
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Article750 1937-01-04 8 I’d- V RACING matters are not usually dealt with in the editorial columns of the Pinang Gazette but we make no apology for doing so because racing in Malaya is becoming increasingly important while in Penang itself it is a major topic of discussion at all750 words
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Article418 1937-01-04 8 Sir,—Sympathiser’s letter in last night’s Pinang Gazette should claim consideration; it is regrettable that so many beys leaving school cannot obtain suitable employment; but it is nobody's fault particularly; lots of them have thejr Junior or Senior Cambridge certificates, and hope through them to be speedily put418 words
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Article107 1937-01-04 8 To The Editor. Sir, I shall be obliged if you will allow me to make use of your columns to con- gratulate Mr. Thorpe on his inspiration in profiting St. Nicholas Home by his dis- giTse as a Bknd Man on New Year’s Eve at the Runnymede107 words
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Article449 1937-01-04 8 At The Races-A Plea For The Ladies-Reduced Subscription -Whither The Amahs? -Star Jockey In spite of a few minor disappointments the Penang: Turf Club Xmas New-Year Meeting just concluded must be regarded as a success, writes our Racing Correspondent, TicTac. The entries were good and there were449 words
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Article135 1937-01-04 8 Postponed Owing To Royal Wedding Celebrations The Christmas programme at the Y.M. C. A., Penang, has been postponed owing to the special celebrations in connection with the wedding of Princess Juliana being held on Thursday next. The Christmas story told in tableaux, song and verse will be135 words
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Article150 1937-01-04 8 Fixtures For January And February (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Jan. 1. The entries for the annual Kedah Hockey Association League, which is open to al) the hockey teams in Kedah, are very encouraging The draw for the competition is as follows :—Police “A” vs.150 words
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Article128 1937-01-04 8 Gaetano Girls On. The The Majestic is presenting, a stage attraction together with “Half Angel,” a, 20th—Century—Fox mystery drama, with. Frances Dee and Brian Donievy in the leading roles. The Gaetano Girls, on. the stage gave a splendid,performance yesterday. Especially praiseworthy are their tap-dance numbers, and128 words
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Article121 1937-01-04 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.> Alor Star, Jan. 2. The members <f Posts and Telegraphs, Kedah, entertained Mr. H. E. Cornish, engineer of the Kedah Posts and Telegraphs, to a fai ewell dinner last night at the Kedah Volunteer drill hall, tn view of his departure on121 words
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Advertisement86 1937-01-04 8 The Lovable Fragrance COOL and fresh, the Yardley Lavender perfume is admirably suited to trim day clothes and the informality of daytime occasions. Wear it sometimes in the evening too, when its exquisite fragrance gives an air of graciousness and charm. Sprinkler Bottles, Stoppered and Pocket Flasks. Lavender Soap “The86 words
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Miscellaneous38 1937-01-04 8 STATION Z.HJ.. PENANG. Tonight's Programme P.M. x 7.00 Opening record. 7.05 Operatic music. 7.55 Straits Echo news bulletin. 8.00 Patricia Rossdorough at the piano 8.20 What’s on iji Penang. 8.35 Recorded variety. 9.00 Cl° a down u 'Jr38 words
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892 1937-01-04 9 T in-Ore Producers I I I Approve Draft Terms (From Our Financial Correspondent.) MALAYAN tin-ore producers.have, by a majority, signified their approval of the draft terms of the new Tin Control Agreement which started with the New Year. The standard tonnages for Malaya,892 words
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213 1937-01-04 9 To Meet Singapore In Final basketball: THERE was a large crowd at the Jubilee Park, Ipoh, last night to witness the inter-State basketball competition between Perak and Penang. Penang proved her superiority, by ■winning the respective matches in the men and women’s sections. In the213 words
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Article174 1937-01-04 9 AIR MAIL A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.I.L.M. service will close at 7 p.m. today. A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperial174 words
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Article40 1937-01-04 9 indoors at Christmas time.—British Wireless. London, Jan. 3. Queen Mary, who is still at Sandringham with the King and Queen, is stated to have quite recovered from a Cold which kept her indoors at Christmas time.—British Wire-indoors at Christmas time.—British Wireless. - 40 words
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Article35 1937-01-04 9 In the letter of thanks from the Chinese Committee, Poppy Day Fund 1936, published on 31-12-36,, the following were inadventently emitted, viz. Union Kindergarten, Chung Wah School, Li Tek Seah, OverseaChinese Minstrels.35 words
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Article377 1937-01-04 9 RECEPTION AT PERAK CHAMBER OF PERAK Prominent Chinese miners of Kinta gathered in full force at the Perak Chamber of Commerce Hall yesterday evening to celebrate the New Year. There was much conviviality at the tea party, and among those present were Messrs. Leong Sin Nam, J.P.,377 words
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Article172 1937-01-04 9 TO WED SON OF WELL-KNOWN MINER Two well-known Chinese families will be united on Jan. 10 when the marriage will be solemnised at the Town Hall, Ipoh, of Mr. Chang Kong Keng, the eldest son of Mr. Chang Chong Siew, the president of the Perak Chinese172 words
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Advertisement109 1937-01-04 9 .MAISON LIBERTY, proprietress. 'SINGAPORE. MADAME A. AIEUWKERK I Announces a display of very exclusive Model-Gowns for Morning, 1 Afternoon and Dinner wear at the 1 < E. O. HOTEL. ROOM 303. PRICES VERY MODER ATI I I Haute Lauture dresses made to order. Commencing the sth January. Open 9 a.m.109 words
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Article, Illustration1427 1937-01-04 10 STALIN’S PROMISE TO RUSSIA FUTURE OF NEW CONSTITUTION Moscow, Dec. 24. NOW that the tumult and shouting of the Congress of Soviets is over and the new “Stalinist” Constitution has become the supreme law of the land, it is time to reconsider the document in the tight1,427 words
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Article328 1937-01-04 10 "The Next Who Draws Loses Ear" IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT Havana, Dec. 22. “The next gentleman who draws will lose an ear,” said the President of the Cuban Senate last night, sweeping the Chamber with his revolver. The President is a noted marksman, and four Senators who328 words
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Article42 1937-01-04 10 List Of Subscribers Following is the list of subscribers (No 25) to the Francis Light Memorial Fund:— Amount previously acknowledged $7,888.50 Mr. J. G. O’Reilly 10.00 Proceeds of showing of Pageant film at Majestic Cinema 106 65 $8,005.1542 words
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Article, Illustration488 1937-01-04 10 M. Blum On Task Of His Cabinet Paris, Dec. 23. MBLUM spoke of present conditions in France and of the relations between his Government and the Press at the luncheon of the Anglo-American Press Association today. France, M. Blum said, was a peculiar and in488 words
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Article212 1937-01-04 10 Italians Completing Abyssinia Conquest Rome, Dec. 23. Despatches from Addis Ababa state that during police operations the Italians shot Ras Averra and Ras Asfauessen. They were the sons of Ras Kassa, the chieftain who accompanied the Emperor to England and played so important a part212 words
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107 1937-01-04 10 Agreement For 1937 I Berlin, Dec. 23. Under the agreement regulating trade nr 1937 between Germany and the Union cC South Africa German imports will total £4,000,000, compared with £3,000,000 in 1936. The increase has been made possible by increased German exports to South107 words
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Advertisement75 1937-01-04 10 W 2fD TO lactogen 129/135 CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. Please send me a copy of THE LACTOGEN BABY BOOK.” I THE VI j enclose 10 cents in unused postage stamps to cover postage. LACTOGEN II NAME BABY /1 ADDRESS V Z “LACTOGEN” is under hygienic i>. 'll [ft control from the75 words
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Article, Illustration129 1937-01-04 11 Mrs. Simpson And London Crisis Scenes TJjy. HALT AT ROUEN IN ROAD JOURNEY THROUGH FRANCE Picture from Rouen. Mrs Simpson walking to the car in which she was driven from Dieppe following her midnight crossing from Newhaven. Left Journalists waiting outside the villa Trianon, at129 words
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Advertisement96 1937-01-04 11 Get Your Sales Message Home In all parts of the world the foundation of J every successful advertising campaign of any size t —is newspaper advertising. Heads of big business everywhere constantly pay tribute to press advertising and its power to create and maintain demand for their products. Millions of96 words
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Article731 1937-01-04 12 New Type on Board Lamport And Holt Ship EVOLVED BY COMPANY'S S UPERINTENDEN T EN GIN EER SIMPLICITY is one of the attributes of a new type of steel hatch cover which is fitted on board the steamer Lalande owned by the Lamport and Holt Line.731 words
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Article234 1937-01-04 12 Four Generations In Unbroken Succession There are still many links with the sailing ships era, even in this modern age. One such is the recent celebration of the centenary of the firm of J. Nickels and Son, Ltd., sailmakers, of Liverpool. The concern was founded on234 words
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Article61 1937-01-04 12 Cherbourg. The first-class submarine Ouessant was launched here recently in the presence of a large crcwd. She displaces 1,380 tons on the surface and 2,060 tons submerged. She is 93.3 metres long and has a speed of 20 knots on the surface and ten knots when submerged.61 words
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Article443 1937-01-04 12 S.S. “KUMSANG” from Japan China via Singapore —sails for Calcutta the same day. S.S. “BELLEROPHONE” from Singapore. Sails for Jeddah, Havre, Liverpool, Bromborough and Glasgow. TOMORROW M.V. “TIGRE” from Far East via Singapore. Sails same day for Colombo, Port Said, Casablanca, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Oslo.443 words
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Article115 1937-01-04 12 Thames Steamer Acquired i Britain’s most southerly colony, the Falkland Island, 300 miles east of Southern Argentina, is to have its first regular mail service. A monthly steamship service between the capital, Port Stanley, and Monte Video, in Uruguay, will begin some time next week.115 words
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Article131 1937-01-04 12 Forthcoming Tanker Launch A tanker, the Pomella, building by> Messrs. Cammell Laird and Co., Ltd., to the order of the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Co., Ltd., was launched today. In the repair department several ships are under repair, including the Stock Force, the coasting steamer Welsh Coast and the Athelduke.131 words
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Miscellaneous1820 1937-01-04 12 I RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES "WHEN RHODES WENT RADIO THIRD DAT’S PLAY OF TO RHODESIA" PERSONALITIES—I4B THIRD TEST At 6 50 tonight tn Transmission 2, a An of the third day's play of the talk “When Rhodes Went to Rhode*ia”, third test between A ™tralia be broadcast by 8 M. Lanigan1,820 words
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Article70 1937-01-04 13 Messrs. John Brown and Co., Ltd., of Clydebank, recently denied that the keel of the Queen Mary’s sister ship, No. 552, is to be laid down immediately. All the wooden keel blocks are in position to take the framework of the new Cunard White Star liner70 words
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Article93 1937-01-04 13 New York Dockers Retaliate For Washington Hold-up New York. When the French liner Champlain arrived here she was unable to discharge 600 tons of her cargo. This was due to retaliatory action by the Union of Longshoremen for the refusal of French dockers to unload93 words
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147 1937-01-04 13 Messrs. Beckett, Laycock and Watkinson, Ltd., of London, have supplied windows for the Federal Line’s motorships Essex and Sussex, building by Messrs. John Brown and Co., Ltd. Fitted on the bridge front of each ship are 15 Beclawat “Stormwat” unit type watertight screw-operated windows. In147 words
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Article73 1937-01-04 13 New Rules For U.S. Passenger Vessels Washington. The U. S. Customs Bureau, acting under the provisions of <a new law, has issued regulations aimed at increasing safety on the North Atlantic Ocean lanes. The rules require that the operators of passenger vessels file notices of the routes73 words
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Article204 1937-01-04 13 Three Motorships For The Wear Three important orders for large cargo ships are announced by Messrs. William Boxford and Sons. This work brings the total of the shipbuilding orders placed on Wearside to eight. The latest orders have been placed by Messrs. Andrew Weir and Co., Ltd., of204 words
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49 1937-01-04 13 Kure. Japan’s newest 10,000-ton aircraft carrier, the Chitose, was launched at the Naval Dockyards here after two years of construction. The ship is said to incorporate several novel features. Prince Hiroyasu Fushimi, Chief of the Naval General Staff, attended the launching ceremony, representing His Majesty.49 words
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Article42 1937-01-04 13 It is understood that there is a possibility of Messrs. Wood, Skinner and Co.,’s shipyard e.t Hebburn-on-Tyne being reopened early this year, after being without work for 11 years. In the meantime a skeleton 'staff is being maintained.42 words
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Advertisement341 1937-01-04 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD/ SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vessels. IXJNDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (Ln conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London GLRNAPP L’don, R’dam, H’burg, Antwerp Middlesbrough Jan. 1 Feb. 1 C. AJAX Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow. Jan. 8 Feb. 3 B CAT<CWAS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg341 words
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Advertisement312 1937-01-04 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE Jan. 15 5.3. “JOHAN DE WITT” n.L. 11,000 tons Jan. 22 s.s. “SLAMAT” R.L. 13,000 tons Feb. ,5 s.s. “J. P. COEN” n.L. 11,000 tons Feb. 12 m.v. “INDRAPOERA” r.l. 12,000 tons Feb. 26 m.v. “MARNIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE” N.L. 20,000 tons Mar. 5 m.v. “SIBAJAK”312 words
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Advertisement612 1937-01-04 13 t .i. O and ”Gt V/ BRITISH INDIA i Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., unaei .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, I contract with His Majesty s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S “BULAN” Jan. 8 1937 due Penang612 words
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Miscellaneous594 1937-01-04 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES c r^ df i2 m e BERLIN Wavelength 25.24 m., 11.885 kc 11.35 p.m. News in French. Market DJA 9.57 Mc|e. (81JJ8 m.). DJB 15. M rates of exchange. i 12.05 a.m. News in Arabic. Mei». <19.74 m.) DJN 9.1 (BL4S nt). 12 20 am Concert relay TODAY594 words
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Miscellaneous195 1937-01-04 13 Symphonic concert. Review of music. Vocal and instrumental concert. News in Italian. TOMORROW 9.20 p.m. Opening announcement. News in English. News in Chinese. Symphonic concert by the Augusteum Orchestra, conducted by Ferruccio Calusio. News in Italian. PHOHI HOLLAND Wavelengths 19.71 m. 16.88 m. or >1.28 m 16.88 m. or 31195 words
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Article, Illustration934 1937-01-04 14 Battle Of If its Bet ween Captains ENGLAND DECLARE AT 76 FOR 9 MELBOURNE was a bowlers’ paradise on Saturday and the third Test resolved itself into a battle of wits between the captains, Bradman and Allen. Australia declared at 200 for nine, and sent934 words
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Article770 1937-01-04 14 Boxing TITULAR BOUT WITH NAI VEE CHAN (By Our Boxing Correspondent. Nai Vee Chan, Siamese dual holder of the light and welterwe.ght titles of Penang, must consider himself very lucky. He-re-tailed »lus welterweight championship last night at the Wembley Park, Penang, ag„ nst Bey Nara770 words
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Article43 1937-01-04 14 Fixtures For Tomorrow Goon Kok Ying and Tan Chim Earn—3o will meet Yeo Wee Yang and Cheah Gynn Seong—4o.3 in the Chinese Recreation Club handicap tennis tournament tomorrow. SINGLES FINAL ON WEDNESDAY T r I;-c C~n—7s vt Co’ Aur—JT43 words
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Article1492 1937-01-04 14 Despite Drawn Match On Saturday ABERDEEN HEAD SCOTTISH LEAGUE COLLOWING are results of matches in the English and Scottish soccer played on Saturday together with the positions of the teams to date: ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I Arsenal 1, Huddersfield T. 1. Birmingham 0, Chelsea 0. Brentford 2,1,492 words
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Article112 1937-01-04 14 —Reuter.. RUGBY UNION RESULTS Following are results of Rugby Union* matches played on Saturday England 16, Rest 0 (at Twickenham). Bedford 34, Rossiyn P. 8. Blackheath 11, U. S. Portsmouth 17. Bristol 5, Cardiff 3. Gloucester 29, London Scottish 13. Richmond 6, Bath 6. St. Bart’s Hosp.—Reuter.. - 112 words
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Article86 1937-01-04 14 Penang's Team Against Royal Artillery The following will represent Penang against the Royal Artillery in the rugby match to be played on the Esplanade at 5.15 this evening:— FOONG CHIN K. A. G. HAGUE J.F. KEAY DR. J. A. P. CAMERON C. N. HOGAN D. G. W. MONTGOMERY M.86 words
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Miscellaneous232 1937-01-04 14 LADIES GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS MONDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1937. AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LIMITED. GATE ADMISSION GENTS —lO CENTS. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. HERE'S SOMETHING REALLY NEW IN STAGE ATTRACTION Chin Loo Magic Acrobatic Show The Troupe is just back from The Chicago World Fair to thrill you with their232 words
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Article, Illustration2810 1937-01-04 15 "TURF CLUB COMMITTEE TO BLAME” Gallant Maggie Lives Up lo Her Name (BY “TIC-TAC”) THE Penang Turf Club four-day Xmas-New Year Meeting came to an end on Saturday not as one might have desired but rather in the nature of an2,810 words
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Article347 1937-01-04 15 PUNJABIS' LAST MINUTE GOAL A hockey match which was in the nature of a trial was played on Saturday evening at Taiping between the Perak Hockey Association XI and the Punjab Regiment and resulted in a draw, four goals being shared. A sharp shower of347 words
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Article522 1937-01-04 15 CURIOUS FEATURE OF MALAYAN CHINESE BASKET-BALL MATCHES In the basket-ball matches played so far 1 for the Malayan Chinese trophies, it is curious that when the women of one State won in the first match of the evening the men of the same state,522 words
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Advertisement241 1937-01-04 15 HAD A BAD STOMACH FOR JO YEARS Was X-rayed- Had His Teeth Out I No Relief Till He Took Chardox Twenty years of stomach suffering—twenty years of dosing with one remedy after another—could anything end this misery? Chardox could—and Chardox did. l It is not surprising. Chardox is not just241 words
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734 1937-01-04 16 Consumers And An 6 ‘Economic Level (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 18. A boom in Rubber and in Tin shares has marked the opening of un otherwise quiet Christmas Account on the London Stock Exchange. Among the most popular issues in the sterling group are734 words
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Article350 1937-01-04 16 Irregular Stock Exchange was irregular. ■nd rubber were strong London, Jan. 2. Yesterday Rise or Fall Cea. S ►e, »U4< H 7% fftandiac. 4 p.c.. 1940-90 116% War L*m. 3% 105% Cm Un. Am. (Units) 10% lYwdential A 37% Sepal Aaoce. (10a. pd.) 9% Gt. Weatern Ord.350 words
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Article119 1937-01-04 16 London, Jan. 2. RUBBER: Easy Spot 10 4. buyers 10 ft Bellers. Jan./March 10 ft buyers 10 ft sellers. April/ June 10ft buyers 10ft sellers. July/Sept. 10 buyers 101 sellers. New York 21. **6 cts. Vmted Kingdom Stocks London 33,237 tons Liverpool 45,884 tons COPRA Straits S.O.119 words
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Article217 1937-01-04 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’» Shar* List today TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5|6 6|o Bangrin 2416 25|6 Batu Selangor 1.57 J 1.621 Hitam 50 55 Hong Fatt IJSB 1.625 Johan 32 35 Jelebu 1.31 1.35 Kampong Lanjut 27|6 2810 Kamunting 27’|3 27|9217 words
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Article114 1937-01-04 16 lzin''on on Previously Latest Paris 105 7j64 105 9|64 New York 4.90 ff 4.90 J Montreal 4.90? Brussels 29.121 29.141 Geneva 21.37 21.37 Amsterdam 8.961 8.96? Milan 93 ft 931 Berlin 12.191 12.191 Stockholm 19.39 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 'islo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26*4 26*4 Prague 1401 140 J114 words
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Article100 1937-01-04 16 s— SATURDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £233.15.0 No market Lcodon—(3 months) £234.5.0 No market «ngapore $115.75 $115.621 Bnsineaa Done JPeiMMlg Business Done COPRA. —(Sur dried) $lO.OO $lO 00 BLACK PEPPER < $ll.OO $llOO MUBBER 0 —105 d market r 21c(G) No market Singapore- Spot 37Jc 37gc 37Jc 37Bc 3T|C April/June100 words
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Article206 1937-01-04 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TI N Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.55 1.60 Hitam 50 52 J Hong Fatt 1.571 1.60 Jelebu 1.321 1.371 Kuchai 1.75 1.80 Lukut 1.45 1.50 Nawng Pet 1.00 1.021 North Taiping 90 921 Rahman Hdy. 1.321 1.371 Rantau Ordy. 1.55 1.60 Rantau Pref 1.571 1.60 Sungei Luas206 words
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Article252 1937-01-04 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today RUBBER Buvers Sellers Allenbys 2.30 2.40 Bassetts 96 1.00 Batu Lintangs 1.571 1.621 Bedfords 1.521 Brogas 1.25 1.30 Indragiris 1.85 1.90 ex Lunas 2.60 2.70 Malaka Pindas 2.021 2.121 ex Mentakabs 54 55 Nyalas i. 37J252 words
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Article142 1937-01-04 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS 4 TIN: Buyers SeUen Ampats 5 (3 5 6 B. Selangors 1.50 i.5 7 j Hong Fatts 1.50 j 57J Jelapangs 26J0 26(9 Katus 25|0 2610 Kamuntings 1519 169 K. Lanjuts 2619 27|6 Lukuts 1.371 1.45 Puchongs 25|9 26|9 Pungahs 28|6 29|6 Rahmans i. 30142 words
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Advertisement310 1937-01-04 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. Capital Authorised £3,oonixx> (NETHERLANDS TRADING SX Bert uStXS SOCIETY.) Capital Paid Up £1,050.0« Estabbshed in Amsterdam I»Z4. Catt<> of CairTJCfttto Chairuxazi. HEAD OFFICE; AMSTERDAM gj r Charles Alexander Innee, K.C.S I. f C.l H) r WITH BRANCHES IN Sir Thomas Smith,310 words
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Advertisement331 1937-01-04 16 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHIN.L (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853) Paid-up Capital £3 000(MXS Reserve Fund £3.OOO.’XMB Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000. OOfi* HEAD OFFICE 38. Bishopsgate, London. E.C. Agencies -Branches: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amritsar Iloilo Saigon Bang! ik Ipoh Semarang: Batavia Karachi Seremban331 words
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