Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 January 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-01-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 3. Vol. XCV. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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279 1937-01-05 1 Recommendation By United Planting Association VOLUNTARY DECISION MADE BY MEMBERS THE United Planting Association of Malaya, after reference to all sections and to the Council members o fthe Associaciation, has decided to recommend that the wage bf Indian labourers be increased from 40 cent to279 words
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Article226 1937-01-05 1 I lecurrance of such incidents.—British Wireless. Statement In Commons Recalled London, Jan. 4. Reporting on the protests which the British Government has caused to be made to the insurgent authorities in Spain regarding recent incidents in which the British ships, Etrib and Blackhill, have been involved,I lecurrance of such incidents.—British Wireless. - 226 words
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Article39 1937-01-05 1 British Wireless. In the first nine months of 1936, the tonnage of freight conveyed on standard guage railways in Great Britain increased by 4.3 per cent, or 8,814,743 tons compared with the corresponding period of 1935.British Wireless. - 39 words
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Article165 1937-01-05 1 —Reuter British Wireless. Another Air Raid On Madrid Paris, Jan. 5. There were many civilian casualties in an air raid on Madrid at noon. Fifty bodies have already been taken to the morgue in one district alone., The havoc is said to be terrible.—Reuter & British Wireless. - 165 words
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Article401 1937-01-05 1 What Is A Good Dustbin The notice served out to residents in j certain parts of the town by the Municipality with regard to the piovisifOn of new dust-bins from January 1 has put house- I holders into a state of confusion and worry. The greater part401 words
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Article359 1937-01-05 1 Another phase in the shipping war in Far Eastern waters is revealed by the announcement that the Norddeutscher Lloyd Line, acknowledged holders of the Blue Riband of the East with the three liners, Potsdam, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, are speeding up their service this year. Their359 words
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371 1937-01-05 1 Strong Opposition From Malaya THE decision of the I.R.R.C. to issue rubber export licences for six months instead of from one to three months, as at present, to relieve the shortage of near rubber, is not likely to become effective.. Inquiries made this morning371 words
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Article212 1937-01-05 1 Recovery in Third T est Match ,< Melbourne, Jan. 5. The weather was cloudy and cool when the Third Test match was resumed this morning before 40,000. There were occasional bursts of sunshine. The wicket is probably slow and easy. Fingleton and Bradman continued Australia’s innings,212 words
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Advertisement16 1937-01-05 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement26 1937-01-05 1 SHARE AND COMMODITY PRICES Owing to the large number of advertisements carried today, share prices are published on Page 11, and commodity prices on Page 9.26 words
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Advertisement125 1937-01-05 1 MALAYA SILVER CO., No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, S.S. MANUFACTURERS DEALERS OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc. Gold and silver badges and medala, brass and zinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Workmanship. Moderate charges Prompt service. B i I125 words
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843 1937-01-05 2 Complaint Of 6 i Cramping” System THE present examination system, particularly in relation to the awarding of School Certificates* was criticised by headmasters of public schools at the Headmasters’ Conference, at Ampleforth College, Yorks, last week. The conference was attended by more than 100 headmasters. Dr.843 words
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Article362 1937-01-05 2 Admiral Holds That "Rock" Is Useless BRITAIN'S FUTURE IN MEDITERRANEAN A SUGGESTION that Britain should give up Gibraltar in exchange for Ceuta, on the African side of the Straits, was made by Vice-Admiral C. V. Usbome at a meeting of the Near and Middle East Society362 words
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Article157 1937-01-05 2 Mystery Fate Of R.A.F. Officer Hull, Dec. 22. Pilot Officer Charles Robert Hart, R.A.F., fell out of an aeroplane which was about to land at Brough Aerodrome, East Yorks, today and was killed. Ti e machine, a Vickers Virginia bomber, was flying at about 250157 words
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Article112 1937-01-05 2 Amsterdam. K.L.M., the Dutch air line, have decided <> enlarge their corps of stewardesses, who Are headed by Hilde Bongertman, a survivor of the crash at Croydon on Dec. 10, n which 14 lives were lost. Hitherto the air hostesses have worked i hnefly on long routes,112 words
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86 1937-01-05 2 Gibraltar, Dec. 21. A Spaniard, Juan Ripoli Ruiz, arrested al a local hotel, was charged this afternoon at the police court wifh intent to defraud Mr. G. W. Grice Hutchinson, the socalled "Scarlet Pimpernel,” of £l5O by false pretences. Ripoli Ruiz pretended to be employed86 words
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Article173 1937-01-05 2 Shanghai. The ancient Lunghua Pagoda, which has stood for ages as the most noted landmark of Shanghai, has been mortgaged for $l,OOO by the monks of the Lunghua Temple to a rice shop in the nearby village. This was according to a report appearing in the Diamond,173 words
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Article458 1937-01-05 2 Rich Crops Possible In The Desert SIR F. PETRIE'S PLEA FOR PALESTINE Large areas in and around Palestine, which were cultivated in Roman times and are now desert, could again be made prosperous, according to Sir Flinders Petrie, the 83-year-old archaeologist, who, from his headquarters458 words
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Advertisement490 1937-01-05 2 Bead Office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams 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 Phone Centra) 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within490 words
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Advertisement530 1937-01-05 2 ZIDDO AT PROVE VERY USEFUL E INVEST IN A LIFE POLICY TH I GREAT EASTERN LIFE I ASSURANCE CO..LTD, HEAD OFFICE-SIXCAPQRi H’.PS. 1/ART/ns PILLS, t APIOL STEEL I Sareandcertain for all Female I complaints. Every lady shouid I keep box in the house. I The I GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY I530 words
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Article226 1937-01-05 3 German Princes May Attend The Hague, Jan. 3. Following the release of their passports the family of the Duke of Mecklenburg and about forty German princes and other nobles are expected here tomorrow for Princess Juliana’s wedding. It is possible that Pnnce Bernhard’s mother, Princess Armgard, may226 words
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Article154 1937-01-05 3 .—Reuter. Insurgents Ask For Papers A British ship, the Etrib, sailing from Haifa to Liverpool with a cargo of oranges, was stopped by an insurgent vessel off Europa Point, near Gibraltar, find asked to show her papers. The master refused to do so and the Etrib.—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article44 1937-01-05 3 —British Wireless. Mr. Ogilvie Forbes, British Charge d’Affaires, travelled today from Madrid to Valencia, the seat of the Spanish Government to which the British embassy has been withdrawn from the capital. The Vice-Consul remains in Madrid in the meantime. —British Wireless.».—British Wireless. - 44 words
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Article1005 1937-01-05 3 Mixed Reception Of Mediterranean Declaration ■r. A mixed reception has been accorded the Anglo-Italianl Mediterranean agreement. While the majority of the papers welcome the Italian disavowal of territorial ambitions in Spain, others are critical of the agreement. The Ntjws Chronicle asks how it would be possible toReuter and British Wireless. - 1,005 words
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579 1937-01-05 3 Shanghai. Important changes in the realm of SinoJapanese relations during the past year were discussed by Mr. H.J. Timperley, •correspondent for the Manchester, Guardian and various important American publications, before the Shanghai Y’s Men’s Club in a tiffin meeting at the American Club here. In579 words
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Article143 1937-01-05 3 I. —Reuter. Preparations For Coronation London, Jan. 4. The work of preparing Westminster Abbey for the Coronation began today. There were exceptionally large congregations yesterday at the last services held before the closing of the Abbey to lhe public for many months.—British Wireless. KEYS HANDED TO EARLI.—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article, Illustration25 1937-01-05 3 TRANSFERRED TO THE NAVY. —A lion cub, brought to England troops from the East, being round the Navy’s Zoo at Partsmont25 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-01-05 3 Reuter. Nanking, January 4. The State Council has pardoned Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang but it is not yet known whether he will be reinstated to the Command >it Sianfu.—Reuter.Reuter. - 31 words
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52 1937-01-05 3 NINE DROWNED AS STEAMER OVERTURNS (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 4. Incoming stefimers from Singapore report the prevalence of a severe NorthEast monsoon. Bangkok was shivering this morning with a temperature which fell to F 52.7. Nine were drowned in the Gu’f when a small52 words
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Article195 1937-01-05 3 i Principal Characteristics Of Animal Art Shanghai. The bronze relics of the ancient Huns were discussed by D. J. Gunnar Andersson, Director of the Far Eastern Museum of I Antiquities in Stockholm and for many years a geological iidviser to the Chinese Government. Speaking before195 words
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Advertisement230 1937-01-05 3 TRAVELLING On Business or Pleasure I lUHITEfIIIIOTS TRUNKS are the BEST THEY ARE MADE IN ENGLAND OF THE FINEST MATERIALS BY THE BEST ENGLISH CRAFTSMEN AND ARE STRONG, DURABLE. AND STURDILY BUILT, TO WITHSTAND THE ROUGH USE, THEY WILL UNDOUBTEDLY MEET WITH FROM TIME TO TIME. WHTTEAWAYS HAVE THE LARGEST230 words
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Article380 1937-01-05 4 WORLD-WIDE APPEAL FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS 'The following Communique has been aswued by the Under-Secretary to Govemrnent. Federated Malay States, in connecftrem with the projjowed national memorial ttc the late King George V. In March, 1936, a meeting was held at Rhe London Mansion House to consider380 words
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148 1937-01-05 4 Admission Of Layreader, Catechist Evangelist At 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day, immediately after the Watch Night Service, a large congregation of 133 in number assembled at St. Marks Church, Butterworth. itnessed a pleasant but impressive ceremony of licensing Layreader, a Catechist and an148 words
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Article167 1937-01-05 4 New Society To »se’p Ca-opcrctiosi (From Our Own Correspondent. Alor Star, Jan. 3. A new society (different from the Government Co-operative Society) has been t rmed in Kedah (Alor Star). The object of the society is to tax every T-sdi planter who possesses more than three167 words
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Article1610 1937-01-05 4 S.S. APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are notified in the S.S. Government Gazette: Brigadier Herbert A. Lord to be a Justice of the Peace for Singapore. Major H. S. J. Lloyd to be Supervisor of Export Duties in charge of Prai Collection Station. Mr. H. North-Hunt, M.C.S., to1,610 words
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Advertisement94 1937-01-05 4 I I Qxira Qualify Virginia Qigarel/c Smoke one slowly-—*-.* here you have a Cigarette filled with the choicest and mildest Virginia Leaf, subtly blended by true craftsmen to appeal to the most critical Smokers. V PLAYER'S ZW. 3 John Placer B- Sons. ENGLAND., A < IK':'--/?-6& 1 41 1 •J94 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-01-05 5 DID the 'pantomime season suggest this picture to the photographer? A cup is as good as a boot any day!23 words
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Article694 1937-01-05 5 Dr. Sun's Statue Erected In San Francisco PART PLAYED IN TOWN'S DEVELOPMENT As a symbol of the part played by Chinese in the development of San Francisco; a large statue of the late Dr. Sun Yatsen, President of the Nationalist Government of China, has been modelled for694 words
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Article723 1937-01-05 5 [PROGRAMME FOR 16 YEARS FLEET TO CONTROL 1,300 'PLANES Tokio, Dec. 24, 1936. Although the strictest secrecy is preserved as regards details, the general scope :of the new Japanese naval programme, i officially described as the “third replenishi ment plan,” has now become known. I It provides723 words
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580 1937-01-05 5 League Commission's Report Shanghai, That the Central Government’s Yellow River Conservancy Commission' can accomplish much in dealing with the great flood problem that has baffled j engineers for many years was the opinion expressed by Mr. F. J. M.| Bourdrez, Dutch hydraulics expert of the580 words
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Article401 1937-01-05 5 Experts Complete Job In 1| Hours Shanghai. A description of how railway bridges are being built in China without train traffic being suspended was given by Mr. J.W.C. Chun, of the engineering staff of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. I Speaking before a joint meeting of the401 words
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Article254 1937-01-05 5 Nazis "Jewish Things" Berlin, Dec. 24. A demand that the "German Christmas” i should be freed from Jewish influences is made today by the “S. A. Mann,” the weekly organ of the Nazi Stormtroops. It denies any connection between Christmas and the Christian Faith, and favours254 words
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Article, Illustration31 1937-01-05 5 RAILWAY FATHER CHRISTMAS —He helped to arrange the dolls and toys which were among the 800 exhibits of the Railwaymen’s Arts and. Crafts Exhibition at Paddington Sta tion31 words
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410 1937-01-05 5 Extravagant Weddings Funerals To Be Ruled Out Nanking. The bewildered and extravagant manner in which wedding and funeral corteges are used in Nanking- is expected to be put to an end as a set of regulations providing for such attendants has been promulgated by the local municipal authorities. Promulgation of410 words
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Article189 1937-01-05 5 Mr. Hull On U.S. Ideals I Buenos Aires, Dec. 23. I In his closing suVlrcss to the Pan-Ameri-can peace conference, Mr. Cordell Hull, leader of the U.S. delegation, declare* that he could not emphasise too strongly that the American nations were not moving towards a policy189 words
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Advertisement127 1937-01-05 5 SKIP through the A evening xxfter bathing, dust the body over CZ lightly with Cuticura Talcum, and you will find you remain fresh, fragrant and cool throughout the evening. There is a reason for this. Cuticura Talcum is absolutely pure and is specially medicated with balsamic essential oils. It absorbs127 words
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Article890 1937-01-05 6 Streicher's “Mother Goose Jews Instead Of The Old Witch Munich. Julius Streicher, Hiller’s anti-Jewish Leader has issued a unique Children’s Book in time to catch the Christmas trade. It is the world’s first anti-Semitic “Mother Goose,’* sub-titled “a Picture-Book for Big and Little People.” A890 words
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Advertisement257 1937-01-05 6 PENANG LIBRARY DvvKb AINU fllUblv MCU7 DfYOVQ BY THE WORLD'S GREATEST PIE.W JDUVFIVO COMPOSERS RECEIVED WHOLE WORLD PLATS SERIES The foltowing new book» have been reKansFieces ceiyed at the Penang Library:— SXX. Arcuc Adventure, Uy Peter Recital Plano Pieces >2.75 Tb® Rhort storie 04 1936, Plano Classics >2.75 by J.257 words
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Advertisement126 1937-01-05 6 ENTIRE CHANGE OF STAGE SCREEN ATTRACTIONS! FOR 2 NIGHTS TONIGHT AND ONLY! PFI I IW TOMORROW The Famous GAETANO GIRLS IN AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Acclaimed hy Enthusiastic Crowds as the REST and MOST UNUSUAL SHOW yet presented on the Local Stage SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL EYE-FILLING DEARS DO THEIR126 words
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Miscellaneous266 1937-01-05 6 mb m» GREETED BY PACKED HOUSES fW LAST NIGHT. WINDSOR WATCH OUT FOR YOUR I 5-30—TONIGHT —9-30 •'UNGUARDED HOUR" The Mighty Record-Breaking It threatens this love affair but TAMIL TALKIE gives you a romantic thrill and a "KUCHELA” chuckle with every tick of the with clock i The Inimitable BALA266 words
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Article752 1937-01-05 7 SIX CHINESE CHARGED ON TWO COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER D F TAILS of the Faya Trubong stabbing affray, which occurred on the night of Nov. 24 and in which two Chinese were seriously injured, were related before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police752 words
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Article70 1937-01-05 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 2. The death took place at the Seremban General Hospital last night of Mrs. P. M. Cnristian, wife of Mr. P. M. Christian of Socfin Co., Kuala Lumpur. The funeral took place at Seremban today, after a service at70 words
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Article99 1937-01-05 7 ■C. W. Frederick, an Australian, who was charged with having cheated Mr. St. Ouen in respect of $25 was produced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday, when a charge of failing to report at the Beach Street Police Station while99 words
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Article62 1937-01-05 7 Pleading guilty to having been in possession of two bottles of dutiable liquor, a Chinese woman, Choo Keow, was fined $l2 by Mr. H A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court yesterday. She said that she bought the liquor from a certain man Tor 80 cents,62 words
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151 1937-01-05 7 Three Chinese Fined Three Chinese pleaded guilty yesterday before Mr. C. W. Dawson, the Penang District Judge, to a charge of having offered for sale adulterated chandu dross to the Commissioner of Excise on Nov. 18, 1936. The first two accused, Ong Seng Lee and151 words
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169 1937-01-05 7 Chinkiang. Economic conditions in northern Kiangsu have shown remarkable progress during the last few months, Mr. Chao Ti-hua, Finance Comm’.ssioner of Kiangsu, told local press- men upon his return here following an in--1 spection trip to that section of the country. Not only have the169 words
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528 1937-01-05 7 the firnt New Year meeting of the Penang Stamp Club, held at the premises of The Chinese Merchants’ Club, Penang, at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, Mr. Chas. E. Evans gave an informal talk on “Crests” and at the same time exhibitel528 words
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Miscellaneous25 1937-01-05 7 OPANIL OOt' yga IN BRITISH FILM. Kathleen Gibson plays a leading role in The General Goes Too Far," now being made at the Ealing studios.25 words
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Article758 1937-01-05 8 |k|OW that the Government has launched a building scheme for Penang so far as Government buildings are concerned it behoves them to proceed warily and make a very careful examination of every projected scheme before committing themselves to anything which might ultimately turn out to758 words
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Article43 1937-01-05 8 1.--British Wireless. London, Jan. 4. A bulletin issued from No. 3 Belgrave Square today says that the Duchess of Kent is making very good progress and the infant princess is gaining weight steadily. No further bulletins will be issued.--British Wireless.1.--British Wireless. - 43 words
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Article56 1937-01-05 8 I. —Reuter. Solicitors Appeal For Information A week’s search has failed to unearth Lady Houston’s will and her solicitors have publicly appealed for information. It is estimated that £5,000,000 are involved LaCy Houston’s remains were buried yesterday. There were hundreds of mourners at the graveside whichI.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article60 1937-01-05 8 about £160,000 from Government.—British Wireless. Government Grants £160.000 London, Jan. 4. The Portsmouth Docks and Airport Committee today passed a new scheme for establishment of an Empire air base at Langston Harbour for presentation to the Town Council. The estimated cost is £750,000 towards whichabout £160,000 from Government.—British Wireless. - 60 words
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Article41 1937-01-05 8 t.—British Wire’ess. The Duke of Kent, who will represent the King at Princess Juliana’s wedding, leaves by air for The Hague tomorrow morning. He will return to London at the end of the week. —British Wire 1 ess.t.—British Wire’ess. - 41 words
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Article509 1937-01-05 8 Into the F uture-Old Moore of the Far East-Chinas Prospects Children and the Post Office “PROFESSOR” Donsho Kodama, the Japanese astrologer, who enjoys the reputation of Old Moore and his Almanack, has been looking into the future and has some interesting suggestions to make regarding China in509 words
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Article106 1937-01-05 8 British Wire!<s. Present Rates Insufficient London, Jan. 4. The Board of Trade announcement regarding dues levied on shipping for upkeep of light buoys and beacons in the United Kingdom and Irish Free Stilt e, s ys it was agreed by competent authorities, in conference onBritish Wire!<s. - 106 words
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Article96 1937-01-05 8 —Reuter. Millionaire's Alarming Disappearance London, Jan, 4. Passengers on an airliner reached Croydon from Cologne relate the alarming disappearance en route of Max Wenner, aged 50 who was returning from a holiday in Germany. He seemed agitated, wrote a long letter, rose, and went near the door of—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article125 1937-01-05 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 4. A furtherTnarge was preferred against Simon David, a Tamil, m the Kuala Lumpur Police Court today, when he was produced in court this morning, pend’ng hearing of the case tn which he is alleged to have falsely represented to125 words
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Article106 1937-01-05 8 Waman Claims Trial (From Qur Qwq. Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 4. Declaring tbit she did not know what She had been doing a Tamil woman named Kanapakiam claimed trial when charged before Mr. C H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpur police court today with attempting to106 words
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Article107 1937-01-05 8 (From Our Own Correspondent. X Taiping, Jan. 4;. A Chinese from Kampar, Lim Sim Chee, was today produced in the Taiping magistrate’s court, before Che Paw Wanteh, on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of $lO at Kampar on Dec. 8. Inspector Yacob, who107 words
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Advertisement234 1937-01-05 8 RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE IfHHur If\ 1117 nSraF II wrll THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER Prices From $45-00 each, j ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE ON REQUEST SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR i I Sub-Agents THE CHULIA CYCLE COMPANY, I IOA, Church Street, PENANG. 'PHONE 543.234 words
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Advertisement27 1937-01-05 8 TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN Regd. WWWWVXA Visi'. W V I \\\v\X\\\ 1 w V. l--- IAxWW ’>* 1 Aa&*ts HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD. PBNANO Ipob, Kufeda Laimpw Singapore27 words
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Article217 1937-01-05 9 Batch OJ English Maidens Following are the pedigrees, together with names of owners, of the batch of EngBah maidens imported by the Singapore Turf Club and which are to race at the May Meeting of the Singapore Turf Club: 2, ch e m, Clarise (late Easter Parde)217 words
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Article244 1937-01-05 9 LOVER COMMITTED TO ASSIZES (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 4. Early in December, a young Cantonese girl, stated to be under 16 years of age, was reported missing from her home in Penang Road, Kuala Lumpur. She was traced to Malim Nawar, where she was244 words
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Article48 1937-01-05 9 FISHER—McDIARMID At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Penang, on 4th inst. by Rev. Hamilton Aitken, Ipoh, Dr. O. E. Fisher, M.B. Ch.B., eldest son •of Mr. and Mrs. O. Fisher, Fryston, Yorkshire, to Katherine McDiarmid, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McDiarmid, Cambus, o’ May, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.48 words
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Article199 1937-01-05 9 Miss D. C. D’Aranjo And Mr W. P. Lowe The Rev. Father Michel performed the service, which was choral. The bridegroom, who is on the staff of the Government Telegraph Office, was attended by Mr. Lionel Coombs, cousin of the bride, as bestman. The bride, a199 words
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Article414 1937-01-05 9 Eventful Voyage To East Mr. F.J. Bryant has returned from England on one of his periodical visits to Perak to keep in touch with certain mining propositions. He intends to be at Home for the Coronation —and incidentally the steamer on which he is booked is414 words
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237 1937-01-05 9 J.W. T. CONNOLLY (FAR EAST) LTD. In Voluntary Liquidation ADJOURNED FINAL GENERAL MEETING The adjourned final general meeting of J.W. T. Connolly (Far East) Limited, (in voluntary liquidation) was held in pursuance of Section 223 of Ordinance No. 155 (Companies) at No. 1, Downing Street. Penang, on Monday, Jan. 4,237 words
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Article298 1937-01-05 9 AIR MAIL. 1 A mail for Siam, Burma, India., Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland and whole of Europe by Imperial Airways will close at 8 a.m. tomorrow. A mail for the United States of America |Aind other 1 places served via U.S.A. by298 words
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Article96 1937-01-05 9 Over 50 Coolies Involved Information has been received today regarding a strike in a tin mine near Slim. The territory is o the boundary near Kuala Kubu and does not come within the Perak police jurisdiction although it is in the State of Perak. It would96 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-01-05 9 THE DUCHESS OF GLOUCESIEK has been created a Dame of the Grand Cross of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of the Holy Jesus of Jeiusalem.30 words
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Article73 1937-01-05 9 P.S.C. V. Indian Association The following players have been selected to represent the Penang Sports Club at hockey against the Indian Association cn •the Esplanade today at 5.15 p.m.:— S. V. Adams; J. C. Mathison, J. E. Keay; J. R. Soper, R. N. Elliot, S L. McNee; T. A.73 words
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Article121 1937-01-05 9 nN 8— YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) No market £231.5.0 London—(3 months) No market £231.15.0 Singapore $115.62J $114.75 Bumneaa Done Penang > Business Done COPRA.—(Surxirted) $10.09 $lO.OO BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO $ll.OO I RUBBER 8— London No market 93d New York n o market 20ftc(G) Singapore- Spot 37c 35j c Dec.121 words
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Advertisement141 1937-01-05 9 BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CAP. 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG In Bankruptcy No. 1 of 1937. RE Sin Tay Lee Co. Notice is hereby given that on a Creditor’s Petition filed on the 2nd day of January, 1937, an Interim Receiving Order was made in141 words
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Advertisement226 1937-01-05 9 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. 1 i 0 Tomorrow, 6th January DINNER, DANCE CABARET WITH EDITH BILLY HERSEY i In A Brilliant Programme Of Modern, Character Kccentric Dances. DINNER CABARET s3|- NON-DINERS sl|-. EDITH BILLY HERSEY will also appear at the Dinner Dances to t be held on Thursday Saturday next.226 words
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1580 1937-01-05 10 BEES CHALLENGED TO OBTAIN HONEY Great Gift Of God lo Wild Men Colombo. <*RAPHIC descriptions of the life the Veddahs live were given by Dr. R. 1,. Spittel in the course of a lecture he gave before the Royal Asiatic Society (Colombo Branch) at1,580 words
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Article166 1937-01-05 10 £4'000,000 Contract Berlin, Dec. 22. Particulars of the contract made by the Chinese Ministry for Railways with a group of German steel firms are now published. China is purchasing from the German group railway material to the value of 40,000,000 standard Chinese dollars (£4,000,000). Tlie166 words
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Article197 1937-01-05 10 Carnegie Annuities New York. Among the 31 annuities which Andrew Carnegie provided, and which are regularly i issued from the office of a small trust comi pany in Hoboken, New Jersey, two still go to British statesmen. t I Mr. David Lloyd George receives £2,000. Mr.197 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-01-05 10 A BIRD IN THB HAND Het*» one farm girl who believes in the old proverb, especially as the bin* feaopeM io be one of a fine flock of turkeys.34 words
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357 1937-01-05 10 Mr. Henry Ford As “Likely Convert" Colombo. The Rev. Lokanatha, the Italian Buddhist priest, now residing at Walapola Temple, Panadura, plans to lead a mission to America via India this month. Originally, he intended leading a mission to Rome and Jerusalem, but in a recent357 words
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Article390 1937-01-05 10 South Africa And Ceylon AMBITIOUS OCEAN FLIGHT PLANNED An ambitious ocean flight to link Australia and South Africa, of which Colombo as a port of call, is contemplated by a famous airman. Captain P.G. Taylor. The crossing of the Indian Ocean from Australia to South390 words
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Article159 1937-01-05 10 To Take An Interest I» Polities Calcutta. An urgent plea for the co-operation of the “best men” in the working of the new Indian Constitution was made by Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy of India, in an address to the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers of159 words
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Article, Illustration47 1937-01-05 10 RUMANIA’S WAY of making sure a prisoner does not escape. Coroiu. its Public Enemy No. 1, who is charged with leading an organisation of 33 desperate gangsters, escaped after being caught. When recaptured they took him to court like this—guarded by a cordon of soldiers.47 words
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Advertisement29 1937-01-05 10 BELLISS MORCOM STEAM ENGINES, OIL ENGINES, COMPRESSORS, ETC. 4 I JilapffliriDWß «a w Jli 1292 STEAM TURBINE GENERATOR SET AGENTS: HUTTENBACHS LIMITED, penang. (INCORPORATED IN 8.3.) ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS29 words
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Article365 1937-01-05 11 Quiet The Stock Exchange was quiet. Ixmdoii, Jan. 4. Yesterday Rise or Fall Coe. S ».c.. *****4 117% Fandin*, 4 p-c.. 1960-90 116% War Loon, 3% pc. 105% Coan. Un. Ass. (Units) 10% Prudential “A” 37% Royal Aasce. (10s. pd.) 9% Gt. Weotern Ord. 64% Can. Pac.365 words
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Article111 1937-01-05 11 London, Jan. 4. RUBBER Weak. Spot 9’ buyers 9X sellers. Jan./March 9% buyers 9 X sellers. April/June 9buyers 9]J sellers. July/Sept. 9£ buyers 97 sellers. Kew York 20.55 ets. United Kingdom Stocks London 33,076 tons Liverpool 45,407 tons COPRA Straits SO. Rotterdam. £23.5.0. PEPPER White Muntok in111 words
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Article55 1937-01-05 11 The following telegram has been receiv'd from the line by the local agents For December, Dredge Takuapa No. 1, 602 hours, 165,000 cubic yards, 454 piculs. Dredge Takuapa No. 2, 574 hours, 190,000 cubic yards, 1075 piculs. Estimated value of output $105,000, Mine working costs55 words
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Article199 1937-01-05 11 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.55 1.57) Hong Fatt 1.57) 1.62) Jelebu 1.32) 1.37) Kucha: 1.72 J 1.77 i Lukut 1.42) 1.45 Nawng Pet 1.00 1.02) North Taiping 92) 97J Petalings 10.00 10.25 Rahman Hdy. 1.32) 1.37) Rantau Ordy. 1.55 1.57 i Rantau Pref 1.57) 1.60 Sungei199 words
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Article492 1937-01-05 11 Tin Consumption Analysis According to the December issue of the Hague Statistical Bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council, the apparent world consumption of tin in the twelve months ended October 1936 totalled 153,700 tons, showing an increase of 13,900 tons over the tctal for492 words
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Article212 1937-01-05 11 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Ayer Moleks 1.55 1.62) Ayer Panas 2.20 2.32) Bassetts 95 1.00 Batu Lintangs 1.52) 1.57) Bedfords 1.45 1.50 Bentas 1.52) 1.57) Brogas 1.22) 1.27) Indragiris 1.82) 1.95 Lunas 2.55 2.65 c M, Pindas 1.95 2.02) Mentakabs 52) 55 N. Scudais 1.95 2.05 Pajams 2.50 2.60212 words
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Article109 1937-01-05 11 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 9'64 105 9 64 New York 4.90& 4.90fg Montreal 4.90’ 4.90 g Brussels 29.14 29.05) Geneva 21.37 21.36) Amsterdam 8.96| 8.96) Milan 93$ 93i Berlin 12.19) 12.20 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Prague 140) I4O&109 words
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Article160 1937-01-05 11 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS 1018 Bayers Sellers Ampats 5|3 /jams 34(0 35 0 Hong Fatts 1.57 J i. 6 21 Jelapangs 27|0 28|0 Katus 25|0 2610 Kamuntings 15)9 16)9 K. Lanjuts 27|0 27)9 Laruts i s o 15 9 Lukuts 1.37 J 1.45 Puchongs 25|9 26|9 Pungahs 28|6 29)6160 words
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Article22 1937-01-05 11 The output of the Hitam Tin, Ltd., (incorporated in the F.M.S.), for the month of December, was 75 piculs.22 words
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Article17 1937-01-05 11 The output of Rambun Tin Mines, Tanjong Rambutan for December, 1936 was 646 piculs.17 words
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Article19 1937-01-05 11 The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., for the month of December, 1936 was 800 piculs.19 words
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Article38 1937-01-05 11 The output of the Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the month of December, 1936 was 2,900 piculs and the output of the Southern Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., for the same period was 4,700 piculs.38 words
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Advertisement308 1937-01-05 11 Experience Teaches One To Save, But How Many Have Found A Wciy To Put By Their Spare Dollars OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. offer you facilities of their SAVINGS DEPARTMENT For Systematic Saving. BEGIN rOUR SAVINGS NOW For Rules and Regulations Apply MANAGER. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation. Ltd., Noa. 28 A 30.308 words
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Advertisement538 1937-01-05 11 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. in England by Royal Chartrr 1853) Paid-up Capita) £3,000,00« Reserve Fund £3,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 HEAD OFFICE:— 38, Blshopsgate, London, E.O. Agencies Branohes'. Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amritsar Iloilo Saigon Bang! >k Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi Seremban Bombay Klang538 words
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1145 1937-01-05 12 Difficulties Encountered By Operators LARGE INCREASE IN PACIFIC SERVICE SUBSIDY DIFFICULTIES encountered by the shipping industry are referred to in a report on economic and commercial conditions in Canada (1935-36), compiled by Mr. F. W. Field, C.M.J G., Senior Trade Commissioner in: Canada and Newfoundland.1,145 words
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Article206 1937-01-05 12 SS “KUMSANG” ftom Japan China via Singapore sails for Calc rhe same day. M.V. “TIGRE” from Far East via Singapore. Sails same day for Cob Port Said, Casablanca, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copehagen Oslo. S.S. “AGAMEMNON” from Liverpool. Sails for Manila, Hong Kong, Sha hai and Japan. S.S.206 words
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Advertisement17 1937-01-05 12 I f I i* M 3 THi W£W Robinson Piano Co. (S. S) ltd. PENANG. 1 I17 words
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Miscellaneous1765 1937-01-05 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES 1 ROYAL WEDDING RADIO CURIOUS CHIME BROADCASTS PERSONALITIES—I 49 TUNES ON the occasion of the marriage of gkJtALAYAN listeners to the 8.8. C. H. R. H Princess Juliana of the series of broadcasts entitled ‘Music Netherlands to II S H. Prince Bern- BF Hours’ have been hearing1,765 words
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Article159 1937-01-05 13 The Penang Municipal Band will play at the Esplanade this evening from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 1 March Anglo Oriental Hume. 2 Overture Morimo. Williams. 3 Reminiscences of “Offenbach.” Riviere. 4 Waltz Les Patineurs. Waldteufel. 5 The Barcarolle from the “Count of Hoffman.” Offenbach. 6 Selections Schuman’s159 words
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88 1937-01-05 13 The new 36,000t0ns passenger liner Nieuw Amsterdam, building by the Rotterdam Dry Dock Co., and the New Waterway Shipbuilding Co., of Rotterdam, for the Holland Amerika Line, is- reported to be arousing as much interest in Holland as the building of the Queen Mary did88 words
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Article38 1937-01-05 13 The s.s. Alipore from Japan China and Singapore is expected to arrive at 7 a.m. tomorrow and will leave for Colombo, Bombay and Karachi at 2 p.m. the same day. Steamer will work in the roads.38 words
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Article78 1937-01-05 13 Messrs. Pestoniee Bhicajee have advised Messrs Hickle, Borman and Woods, Ltd., of London, of a record for stevedoring, set up by them recently at Karachi, when they loaded and stowed 414,000 bags of wheat in the Cardiff steamer Llangollen in nine working hours. This is equal78 words
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Advertisement353 1937-01-05 13 MANSFIELD CO. LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE VMMta. LONDON AND NOBTB CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen A Shire Line» Penang London C. AJAX Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg A Glasgow. Jan. 8 Feb. 3 B. OADCHAS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg A Hull. Jan. 14 Feb. 9 GLENAFFARIC J-’don,353 words
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Advertisement351 1937-01-05 13 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated tn Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN, AND THURSDAY ISLAND Regular monthly sailing by s.s. MARELLA (7,375 tons) and m.v. MERKUR (6,000 tons) Both vessels are fitted with cabins-de-luxe, single and double berth cabins, swimming bath and luxurious public rooms NEXT SAILINGS FROM351 words
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Advertisement779 1937-01-05 13 Ji. I v 1 DAD and d V/ BRITISH INDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, rontract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Simraoo’e Service London andFAr East MaU Service. s/s .< BULAN Jan 8 1937 Outwards from London for China Japan. S S I<M779 words
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Miscellaneous688 1937-01-05 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES 8.55 Pinang Gazette news bulletin. j 8.35 Pianoforte quintette by Dvorak 9.00 p.m. Close down. [Claudio Arrau, the Lutz Quartette. FRIDAY, JAN. 8 9.20 News and economic review in Eng7.00 p.m. Opening record. lish on DJE, DJN, DJQ, and in Dutch on 7.05 Light Vocal and Orchestral Con-688 words
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Miscellaneous259 1937-01-05 13 V.U.C. CALCUTTA Wavelength 49.10 metre» (B,lottkc».) TODAY 7.16 p.m. Talk: “Modern Criminal Investigation.’’ (No. 1.) First steps in Criminal Investigation. 7.31 Tagore song. 7.51 News bulletin in Bengali. 8.11 News bulletin in English. 8.31 Talk, (English) Economic Progress in India. (No. 1.). 8.46 An evening with “Schubert.” 9.46 p.m. Time259 words
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Miscellaneous106 1937-01-05 13 TOMORROW 8.20 p.m.—11.20 p.m.—Broadcast by Station P. C. J., Eindhoven, on wavelength of 19.71 m. Special transmission on the occasion of the wedding of Princess Juliana to Prince Bernhard. 8.50 —Opening announcement. 8.35 —Marches. 9.00 —Ta’.k. 9-15—Radio play. 10.30—Gramophone records. 1’0.50 p.m.—Close down. ZBW —HONG KONG Waveteagth: m. (8750 kc«).106 words
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1797 1937-01-05 14 Forwards Battle Against Nippy 7 hrees PLAYING their fastest game of the season, the Penang State Team gained a well deserved victory over the Royal Artillery at the Esplanade yesterday by 18 points (3 goals one try) to 10 points (2 goals). The pace1,797 words
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528 1937-01-05 14 TO FACILITATE LARGER ENTRIES Thirty-seven competitors have sent in their entries for the third cycling carnival, organised by the Penang Cycle Traders' Union on the occasion of their fourth anniversary. Entries closed yesterday but as the number of competitors is not considered large enough, intending528 words
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Article, Illustration60 1937-01-05 14 There have been many boxing “globetrotters’* claim ng records in t..c travel department, but it seems th.il Leo Phillips, of Birmingham, has someth.ng to say on this subject. Before he was 12 months old, Master Leo laid made a world tour estimated at over 50,000 miles, ichich included60 words
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Article196 1937-01-05 14 Australia 194 For Five FIRST INCIDENT OF TOUR Melbourne, Jan. 4. Australia resumed play at 4.20 p.m. but it was still threatening. The 150 wris reached after 184 minutes’ play but the sixth partnership between Bradman and Fingleton produced 50 runs in 45 minutes. Rain again intervened196 words
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Article71 1937-01-05 14 Results Of 1936 Tournaments The following are the results of the various tournaments held at the Young Muslim Union premises, Penang, during the months of November and December, 1936: BADMINTON SINGLES Champion:—Abdul Manaff. Runner-up: Ibrahim Tajudin. PING-PONG Champion:—A. R. Siru. Runner-up:— Ahmad Mast an. BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP (471 words
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Article97 1937-01-05 14 —Reuter. Runaway Win For Albion Rovers London, Jim. 4. Two matches in the Scottish soccer league fixed for today were not played, Aberdeen v. Queen’s Park and St. Mirren v. Partick Thistle, while three matches were postponed ownig to the ground being unfit for play. Following.—Reuter. - 97 words
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915 1937-01-05 14 Easy Victim For Bachelor’s Hall; Sea Trout Has A Benefit London, Jan. 2. Executive have a much better fixture list for 1937. They has been fortunate in securing the three days of next August Bank Holiday week. In preparation for this meeting, and in915 words
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84 1937-01-05 14 —Reuter. Owner's Decision London, Jan. 4. Major Furlong; owner of Reyhbldsterwn, is not entering him for the Grand National because, firstly, such a thing will be taking the pitcher weU too often, and secondly, the altered conditions are unfair to the best horses and they—Reuter. - 84 words
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Advertisement276 1937-01-05 14 THOUSANDS OF "HUMAN WRECKS” figfg ffll "B tI K ad| Mj J [DEFORMED 1 Crippled by stiff, locked, inflamed |«n-ri4EMTIS or arthritic joints and muscles; inrsi J J Jggffigggg racked with pain; never well because of the uric and other acids which were .erm aeT| forever poisoning the blood stream,276 words
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Article686 1937-01-05 15 Unimpressive Win Over French Champion CHANCES MISSED IN EVERY ROUND TOMMY PARR, the Welsh heavyweight champion, did not greatly impress as an official contender for the British and Empire titles when outpointing Charles Rutz, who wears the Trench crown, over twelve rounds before a good686 words
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Article342 1937-01-05 15 Results Of Acquatic Sports The Penang Swimming Club Boxing Day Gala included a programme of acquatic sports, in which competition was very keen and resulted in several close finishes. Members of the Ipoh Swimming Club also took part. Following are the results 1 Length Men’s Handicap342 words
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Article111 1937-01-05 15 England’s Test team has caused her critics to eat their words, but they have had to try to masticate nothing quite so indigestible as writers in "Truth,” an Australian journal. Before the first Test they said: “Why England should have chosen such a method of111 words
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Article, Illustration36 1937-01-05 15 LAMBS V. LIONESSES. —The rearguard of the Wembley Lambs ice hoekey team, who met the Wembley Lionesses at Empire Pool last week. Left to right: S. Bouchier (goal), M. Friedlander and E. Marcus.36 words
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444 1937-01-05 15 ROMANTIC BID FOR FAME fa TEAM of ic,e-hockey-playing miners ail the way from Kimberley have reached Europe in quest of the world championship, to be decided in London next February Known as the Kimberley Dynamiters, this enterprising band left London for Paris last week444 words
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Article, Illustration400 1937-01-05 15 A Working Christmas For Benny Lynch~Fred Perry Becomes Part-Owner Of Beverley Hills 7ennis Club yHERE is romance in plenty in professional boxing in Great Britain. It seems only a short while since Benny Lynch was seen fighting in Glasgow soon after he had abandoned a job as400 words
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Advertisement193 1937-01-05 15 A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER Sound-insulating material ensures silence. lIS a ralggMMr STYLE. COMFORT AND SAFETY IN A The New Fourteen Good wood Saloon is a throughout by a special lining which prevents typical Austin since its graceful lines are based body-noise at speed. The swept-tail is a good on193 words
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Advertisement147 1937-01-05 16 LEADERSHIP!!! Again GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. of U.S.A. strides ahead with another outstanding achievement in domestic refrigeration an even greater safeguard for every G. E. owner. csa s..«s« 1929 SEALED UNIT WITH 2 YEARS GUARANTEE *****1111 J 1I 1931 SEALED UNIT WITH 3 YEARS GUARANTEE I lII 'II I 111 1932147 words
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