Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 January 1937
1937-01-18
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-01-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBUSHED DAILY. No. 14. Vol. XCV. MONDAY. JANUARY 18. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article91 1937-01-18 1 FRESH TROUBLE IN U.S. S TRIKE —Reuter. WORKERS REFUSE TO LEAVE FACTORIES Dispute Over Bargaining Agency A Flint, Michigan, Jan. 17. THE “sit down’’ strikers occupying the Fisher plants, have voted not to evacuate the factories claiming that General Motors negotiated with a so-called Flint alliance which was organised by—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article236 1937-01-18 1 British Wireless. DEPARTMENT Supplies Needs Of 24,000 Offices In U.K. London, Jan. 16. The Stores Department of the Post Office deals with the supplies of 24.000 local offices throughout the United Kingdom and, with the equipment of a total staff of 252.000, has a great many ramificationsBritish Wireless. - 236 words
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Article122 1937-01-18 1 —Reuter. Partial Settlement Reached Nanking, Jan. 17. It is authoritatively stated that a partial settlement of the Sianfu affair has been reached whereby General Yang Hu-cheng has pledged to maintain the “status quo” till the Third Plenary Session of the Central Executive Council when various political issues, including—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article38 1937-01-18 1 (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Jan. 17. The Siamese Red Cross Society has established blood transfusion as part of its regular activities, being preceded only by Australia for this kind of work in countries outside Europe.38 words
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Article, Illustration21 1937-01-18 1 tcho were married at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, on Saturday.21 words
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Article401 1937-01-18 1 Assisted In Public Lottery I "NO EXCUSE.” SAYS MAGISTRATE “There sVall be no excuse f< r y< in this case, because there has be* i of prosecution and publicity recently,; and 1 don’t see how vou could have failed to be aware of it.” With these401 words
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Article103 1937-01-18 1 Today is ‘‘Black Monday'' to school children in Penang, for the first school term of 1937 starts today. While hundreds left school last year, the number has been more than made up by new enrolments. Thousands of dollars in school fees are being handled by teachers in the103 words
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Article71 1937-01-18 1 Reuter. Over 100 Feared To Be Dead Canton. Jan. 17. A fire broke out on the Canton-Kowloon express speeding t? Canton near Shihtan station. Over forty Chinese passengers were killed or injured either through burns or jumping from the train. A latTr message states that 85Reuter. - 71 words
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Article, Illustration22 1937-01-18 1 Mrs. Lee Tiang Keng, Mrs. C O. Lim and a spectator at the Rotary Club Boys' sports yesterday.22 words
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Article66 1937-01-18 1 Reuter Wireless. Vatican City. Jan. 17. The Pope again spent several hours in a moveable armchair. After hearing Mass he received Cardinal Picelli and other officials. He is fairly well though suffering frcm occasional pains on his right leg. Tfr se in close touch with himReuter Wireless. - 66 words
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Article47 1937-01-18 1 Reuter. New York, Jan. 18. M'ko lUTigue, former lighSheavywe ght chamnmr of ths world, had his teeth kicked cut and sustained other injuries when he we- attacked by rowdies. Two suspects were arrested and bail in the sum cf $l.OOO was avowed each.Reuter. - 47 words
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340 1937-01-18 1 PROVISIONS OF ACT Extends To British Subjects Everywhere In the hope that other interested Powers will respond to their lead in the matter of preventing foreign intervention in the Spanish civil war, the British Government recently enforced the Foreign Enlistment Act in Great Britain.340 words
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Article115 1937-01-18 1 invitation from General Franco. —Reuter Wireless. Gen. Franco Fails To Make Headway In Madrid Rome, Jan. 17. After an interlude today, further meetings between Signor Mussolini and General Goering are being held on Saturday and Sunday. It is understood the Italians are perturbed at the failure of Generalinvitation from General Franco.—Reuter Wireless. - 115 words
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46 1937-01-18 1 .—Reuter. Guelph, Ontario, January 18. Twenty-five to 30 convicts escaped from Ontario Reformatory after a riot in which temporary control was gained by the pri-j soners who forced the warders and officials; into an administrative building where they I were locked up..—Reuter. - 46 words
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506 1937-01-18 1 French And Soviet Replies JUPPORT for the British scheme for non-intervention in Spain is expressed in the French and Soviet replies to the British note of January 9, which were received by the Foreign office during the week-end. J. o a hint by the Government. —Aneta-Trans-1 .Ocean.~ J. o a hint by the Government.—Aneta-Trans-1 .Ocean. - 506 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-18 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No, 77Z12 words
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Advertisement110 1937-01-18 1 If your engines run-down use Meirich 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. jrlfifl A 'I >♦«#> •S’ I dp T ®BB J r V I MA/?Y HhD a VITTLt 7$ IV'AS WW'Af AS110 words
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144 1937-01-18 2 HOME ON LEAVE FAILED TO REPORT MOTOR ACCIDENT London, Jan. A rubber planter home on leave from Sumatra, summoned at Epsom Police Court yesterday, for failing to report an accident in which his car was involved. said that re read a book. “The Law144 words
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Article320 1937-01-18 2 Magistrate And "A Sort Of Mania" A young man who had been affected physically ond mentally by a motcr smash nearly two years ago was disqualified for holding a motor-driving licence for life by North London Magistrate (Mr. Basil Watson, K.C.). The defendant. David Monashe. 21.320 words
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Article44 1937-01-18 2 Lady—“l’m afraid 11l have to return that parrot I bought here some time ago. He shocks all my friends by his dreadful language.” Dealer Ah. you’ve got to be careful ow you talk before ’em. lady. ’E’s terrible quick to learn.”44 words
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Article248 1937-01-18 2 Ex-Soldier's Death From Shrapnel "IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE IT" An umbrella-shaped piece of shrapnel, which had been in a man’s left lung for over 18 years, was produced during an inquest at Stockport. Cheshire. The coroner, Mr. J A.K. Ferns, said that apparently the metal entered248 words
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132 1937-01-18 2 Magistrates Decline Sir John Heathcoat-Amoy, Knightshayes Court. Tiverton. Devon, asked the Burnham-on-Sea (Somerset) magistrates on Jan. 4 for a “wedding present”—two days before his marriage to Miss Joyce Wethered. the famous golfer. Summoned for exceeding the speed limit in a built-up area, he told the132 words
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Article125 1937-01-18 2 I The recent marriage of a man to his I niece in the Carlisle Diocese was last week declared by the Chancellor. Mr. H.B Vaisey, to be an “absolute nullity.” Speaking at a consistory court in Carlisle Cathedral, the Chancellor said: It seems to me125 words
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Article276 1937-01-18 2 15-Year-Old Girl "Beyond Control" COURT TO FIND HER ANOTHER HOME A widow’ stated at Highgate Juvenile Court that her 15-year-old daughter tapdanced in her bed-room directly she rose in the morning, and from when she returned home until eleven p.m. The girl appeared before the Bench as276 words
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Article188 1937-01-18 2 Nationality In Doubt Liverpool, Jan. 8 When Matla Zilbersztein, 36. again appeared at the police-court here to-day it was stated that her nationality had not yet been decided. She was remanded for a week on a charge of attempting to steal a handbag form a woman188 words
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Article475 1937-01-18 2 SOLDIER’S SUICIDE AT FUN FAIR The “intense depression” produced by influenza was referred to by the coroner. Mr. Ingleby Oddie, at Westminster inquest. A verdict of suicide while of unsound mind was returned on Leonard George Fillery, 22. a Grenadier Guardsman. who was found shot on475 words
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Article382 1937-01-18 2 Britain's Whisker Crop 50,000 MILES OF HAIR On a cold morning in 1895 King C. Gillette, an American salesman, aged 40, found that his razor needed stropping and honing. He thought: Why not a cheap razor blade which one could throw away when it got blunt382 words
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Advertisement499 1937-01-18 2 3ead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. tLuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. u«ndon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel I/eadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within499 words
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Advertisement124 1937-01-18 2 IF EVERY YOUNG MAN KNEW WHAT EVERY OLD MAN KNOWS HE WOULD BE INDEPENDANT IN HIS OLD AGE I ASSURANCE CUT* lESII II’.PS. 19 A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for PENANG STUDENTS Come to 473, Chulia St. (OtPcsite Anglo-Chinese Middle School.) Second Hand Book Stall We are buying and selling second hand124 words
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Advertisement833 1937-01-18 3 i a ZS?X wr n ■Bs H 1 u w b b Z. XX ihiiiii'Uiiiuvi IYOURXI b i...jg Wbuywl E™S GREAT ANNUAL S W STOCK-TAKING W OPCr* I A I A BU THESE OFFERS CANNOT Of E vI A L taffiMßr be repeated and as 7 J WFFK WwiPt- IM833 words
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3065 1937-01-18 4 COLONIAL SECRETARY’S ADVICE Local Cultures Must Be Encouraged (From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 6. ▼HK many problems confronted in the task of enhancing educa- tion in the Colonial Empire were dealt with by Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Secretary of State for the3,065 words
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Advertisement245 1937-01-18 4 Here is I 0 I I JU- Co/t essence OF R > aunu' fV* .n Ur w W <>Kt> «tate Ktou» 111 ’lE, VAUXHALL ro his VA/HAT a blessing to have abundant energy— to feel gloriously fit and full of vigour! B Mind and body alert to enjoy life to245 words
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Article389 1937-01-18 5 LAND TO BE ACQUIRED FOR MILITARY BARRACKS Announcement In Government Gazette IMPORTANT MILITARY DEFENCE PLANS FOR PENANG ARE ANNOUNCED IN THE S.S. GOV ERNMENT GAZETTE JUST ISSUED. LAND IS TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE NORTH- EAST DISTRICT OF PENANG FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING’ 'MILITARY BARRACKS389 words
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Article279 1937-01-18 5 ARCHWAY OF SWORDS j (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. Miss Gwendolen Nina Flowerdew and Mr. John Noel Mason Ashplant Nichols walked under an archway of swords held aloft by twelve police officers after their brilliant wedding at St. Mary’s Church this279 words
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325 1937-01-18 5 T w O well-known families in Penang were united when the wedding took place at j the Penang Buddhist Association on; Saturday, in the reformed style of Mr. Goh Boon Aun (Bobby) and Miss Loke Yuet Kheng. The bridegroom325 words
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Article212 1937-01-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Jan. 16. Two Chinese marriages in the reformed style took place today at the Cantonese I Hoay Kuan, Taiping. Li the first, the bridegroom was Mr. See Toh Tuck, second son of Madam Wong Ah Ng am, while the bride was212 words
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Article275 1937-01-18 5 Bandits Hold Up 100 Customers New York. In one of the m:st daring raids New j York ever experienced, eight bandits, swearing and cursing as they worked with methodical effrontery, raided Barneys clothing store, held up nearly 100 customers and escaped with £B,OOO in cash275 words
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Advertisement266 1937-01-18 5 S\ x m’iiLr 1 pes SO LISTLESS WHY NOT HAVE a b I CAN’T Bel AND EASILY WORD WITH THE a flfifiP BOTHERED g TIRED AND HE DOCTOR-PERHAPS V’* I’M TOO L j EVEN HE CAN SUGGEST [T I RE D-Jq j PLAY 1 -Il Ijn i|ig| MMBHBBBB IVHTI I266 words
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Article240 1937-01-18 6 AIR MAIL A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra via Singapore and thence by K.N.i L Mservice will close at 7.30 pan. today. A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria, aiid Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by240 words
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122 1937-01-18 6 guard the interests of the public.--British Wireless. Model Standard Specification London, Jan. 15. The Service Committee on Industry has inaugurated a scheme to stop “house building” and to foster erection of houses which conform to model standard specification. The president of the National Federation ofguard the interests of the public.--British Wireless. - 122 words
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Article196 1937-01-18 6 —British Wireless. Italian Support For Treaty Proposal JAPAN STILL CONSIDERING London, Jan. 15. Information which has reached the British Government that the Italian Government are ready to give an assurance that they will not mount guns above 14 inches calibre on capital ships, provided all—British Wireless. - 196 words
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Article123 1937-01-18 6 iraue oargauung uu setuir jmvlwuivfu vi British mercantile marine.- British Wireless. Harder Bargaining Advised London, Jan. 16. Harder bargaining and greater use of British buying power as a weapon in trade negotiati.ns is recommended in the interim report of the Committee set up by the Assoctition of theiraue oargauung uu setuir jmvlwuivfu vi British mercantile marine.- British Wireless. - 123 words
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Article106 1937-01-18 6 Malay Fined $2O For having stolen two clusters of bananas from a plantation in Tanjong Tokong Penang, a Tamil, Marimuthu, was fined $2O, in defult two weeks rigorous imprisonment by Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court on Saturday. Inspector Astin said that the106 words
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Article41 1937-01-18 6 —Reuter. Basra. Jan. 17. Four flying-boats of No. 203 Squadron which is staticned here, have left for Singapore. Nine machines belonging to No. 81 Bomber Squadron stationed at Shaiban, Iraq, have also left for Singapore.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article610 1937-01-18 6 were of an exploratory nature only. —Reuter British Wireless. A further contingent of Italian volunteers estimated at over 4,000 was landed at Cadiz on January 12, according to a reliable British eye-witness who has just returned from Cadiz. He also states that Italians and Moors atwere of an exploratory nature only.—Reuter British Wireless. - 610 words
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Article77 1937-01-18 6 ’--Reuter Wireless. Irish Peer On Failure Of Dual Administration Lord Craigavon in a speech at Belfast said dual administration was the only reason why Sweden and Norway parted 32 years ago. The operation had almost been forgotten in Ulster. Southern Ireland, half through that period and’--Reuter Wireless. - 77 words
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Article65 1937-01-18 6 —Reuter. Passengers Spend Night Aboard In Dry Dock London, Jan. 16. Three hundred passengers on the "Naldera” are spending the night aboard the ship in a dry dock. The vessel arrived at Southampton from London outward bound with a damaged propeller and was put into a dry—Reuter. - 65 words
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Advertisement112 1937-01-18 6 Penang’s Up-to-Date and De-Luxe Cabaret TONIGHT jH R A J Dancing from 9 p.m. To uH Midnight TEA DANCE Tomorrow from 6 to 8.30 p.m. Watch lor ()ur Numerous Coming Attractions All to be Presented Shortly, tin. Arrival of Our New Hostesses from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur:— 1. Grand Advertisement112 words
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Advertisement67 1937-01-18 6 z What does your handbag mirror say 1 Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day Sparkling white teeth, healthy gums, a fresh cool mouth —all testify tc the triumph of Macleans Perox de Toothpaste. Macleans takes the most scientific c ourse for cleanliness. Fir;t it removes stains; then gently whitens and67 words
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Miscellaneous70 1937-01-18 6 TONIGHT I OPENING TOMORROW I I Thrill again o the Adventures of the 6-15 9-30 I Dog-Hero of “CALL OF THE WILD” Last 2 Shows! 321 I tJi Al W-WM 1 Stiver w tai I CurwoaTs 1\ Lory t ßg si ■M’S I HUDSON E VoT PAUL KELLY w MBs70 words
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Miscellaneous108 1937-01-18 6 ROYAL WINDSOR 6-30 Nightly —9-3 Q Two Shows Nightly AT The Most Spectacular Cantonese Talkie 6-15 9-30 The Latest The Best “EVERLASTING LOVE” "NAVJIVAN** with The foremost well-known Cantonese MISS NARGIS MISS AMINA. Stage Star PR ASHER W. M. KHAN. An Ajanta Cinetone’s Spectacular Miss LEE SOOT FONG Production. A108 words
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Miscellaneous150 1937-01-18 6 QUEEN’S HI’S BUSTIN’ ’EM OPENING TONIGHT WIDE OPEN AGAIN 9-30 Buck Jones in Universal's New Adventure Thriller of the West! You've been gasped cheered Thrilled many times by Buck, the two fisted ace of action stars But wait till you see him in this latest Rip-snorteri drama packed with Breath-taking150 words
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Article373 1937-01-18 7 Policy Of Methodist Schools In Malaya 1 or the first time in its history, the Methodist Mission is shaping its educational policy to answer the modern cry for a practical education. Out of $74,000. allocated for the improvement of its schools in Malaya, the Mission will spend373 words
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81 1937-01-18 7 Pebble Blown Through Heart “A million to one chance." was tne Derby ccroner's description of a quarry blasting accident in which George Hodgkinson. aged 45. a qdarry owner, of Little-ton-street. Derby, was killed by a pebble which pierced his heart. After the second shot had been81 words
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Article55 1937-01-18 7 The Johore Planters’ Association are nominating Mr. D Farquharson. of Negri Sembilan, as President of the United Planting Association of Malaya, for this year, and the Hon. Mr. W. Miller Mackay as vice-president. The Association's committee who came to the decision, are writing to the District Associations asking55 words
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Article, Illustration16 1937-01-18 7 When the coup d'etat teas staged in Sian16 words
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Article620 1937-01-18 7 CHARGE OF CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST Medical College Secretary Pleads Guilty variously as having acted “like a father to the students” and been “blunderingly careless and muddleheaded in dealing with the accounts.” A da Zilva, secretary’ to King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore, was620 words
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324 1937-01-18 7 Many people in Malaya know little of the activities of Christian Scientists, beyond the fact that one of the foremost news-, papers in the world emanates regularly from Boston headquarters of the Christian Science Publishing Society With the completion, however, of a new]324 words
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Article89 1937-01-18 7 Premier For Another 50 Years If— Mr. Baldwin, opening extensions to the Lucy Baldwin Maternity Heme, at Stourport. Worcestershire, humorously suggested that a portable gxs machine for administering analgesia would be useful in the House of Commons. “I could,” he added, “go on being Prime Minister for89 words
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71 1937-01-18 7 A Malay Hamad bin Mohomad, was produced before Mr. H. A. L. Luckhem in the Penang Police Court on Saturday charged with criminal misappropriation of a bicycle on July 17 last year. The accused denying the offence said that the*bicycle was given to him by the71 words
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Article321 1937-01-18 7 Weak from exhaustion .after three stormtossed days in the Java Sea clinging to a half-submerged, capsized prahu. three Malays were rescued by the Netherland Line steamer Tanimbar early on Thursday’ mcrn ing. when the ship was on a voy’age from Oosthaven. Sumatra, to321 words
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Article178 1937-01-18 7 Italian Station Used: Belgium Protest Brussels. Jan M. Degrelle. leader of the Rexist party, who is not allowed by the Goveranaent to broadcast Jhe Belgian radio, was per mitted this evening by the Italian Government to use the radio service at Turin to send a message to178 words
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Article72 1937-01-18 7 Motor Cyclist’s Experience On Friday evening a motor-cylist. Mr. Marriot, while riding along Northam Road, Penang, had his fcce cut in mahy places by a kite string. He jammed on his brakes to free himself from the thread. He had the boy who was responsible72 words
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Article149 1937-01-18 7 Murder. gun-play, drunkenness and cruelty to animals still continue to be the main reasons for banning films in the Colony, according to the list for the last quarter of 1936 given in Friday’s Government Gazette. With the exception of the first-named in the appended list149 words
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Article218 1937-01-18 7 Still Paying On Second Chia Teck Yong, a clerk atta.;hed to the Government Audit Office, revealed in his public examination before Mr. P. A. ’McEwaine, the Chief Justice, that this was his third bankruptcy. He said he was 40 years old and married. He had a218 words
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Advertisement116 1937-01-18 7 I •*****7 U -vr '/.ji KI .'♦*'3 I' j ~J > fHU HI ....L. Cool and Fragrant BmL. On board ship or during office if ■>. hours, at home or abroad, "4711" S■ -7 Genuine Eau de Cologne will always prove its refreshing qualities. pfiFM EG Inhale it from your116 words
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Article665 1937-01-18 8 RPHE announcements made in the Go eminent Gazette and published in the Sunday Gazette that steps are being taken to acquire land in Penang for military barracks and other works for defence purposes will, as has already been stated, not come as a surprise to665 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article485 1937-01-18 8 To The Editor. Doir Sir—ln the “By the Way" coiurun of your issue of the 13th. instant Dioeles expresses, of course, his opinion of the "Views of Indian C mmunity. He says that “he knows”—“if a plebiscite w<*re taken in Penang Mr. Abdul Cader will certainly485 words
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Article152 1937-01-18 8 Sir, —A morning paper published in Pen mg has an article on forthcoming films to be screened her-'. In connection with one of them, a Fox picture c J.e.i “The Country Beyond,’ jt refers to th? ernine star ‘Berek” —a giant St. Bernard —and bis can152 words
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Article43 1937-01-18 8 i Y. Tenn (Sungei Patac.i) —We axe sorry we cannot publish the appeal contained in your letter dated January 14. Items such as you have received from South Bostoti. U.S.A., relating to ‘‘Wanted Used Postage Stamps” are best Ignored.—The Editor.43 words
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Article1001 1937-01-18 8 Agricultural Conditions m India an I Malaya Contrasted -Malaya More Fortunate Chat wi t h Ra o Bahadur Katnasamy Sivan THE suggestion we put forward that the Penang newspaper which boasts a large circulation should at once publish its audited net sales certi- ficate on a ten-cent-per-paper1,001 words
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Advertisement252 1937-01-18 8 SOLE AGENTS V—JOHN LITTLE CO.. LT D. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE KU.kluk LL'S PUR PENANG IPOH BOON HAK CO. (THE HOUSE FOR CHINESE CURIOS) 25, Bishop Street, Penang. JUST UNPACKED PORCELAIN TEA SETS AT NEW LOW PRICES INSPECTION INVITED I By their stature you shall know them Bright Eyes indictifive252 words
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Advertisement48 1937-01-18 8 <f*UCHTILI Highly Recommended by the Medical Profession for their health giving properties. SPECIALLY PACKED FOR THE TROPICS In Airtight Vacuum Tins IDEAL for Growing Children, Adults and Old People. Stocked by All High Class Provision Dealers. Sole Agents Henry Waugh Co., Ltd, PENANG, Ipoh, Sinyipore and Kuala Lumpur.48 words
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Article225 1937-01-18 9 Chinese To Spend $80,000: Z Chingay And Arches s REPRESENTATIVES of the local Chinese community met at the Chinese Town Hall on Saturday to consider arrangements for the! Coronation celebrations. The Han. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe presided and the attendance included Messrs. Khoo 800 Eong, Lam Ewe225 words
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Article243 1937-01-18 9 "Dodsworth" At Majestic “DODSWORTH.’’ With Walter Huston. Ruth Chatterton, M iry Astor, Paul Lukas. Diiector: William Wyler. Showing at Majestic. “Dcdsworth,” the screen version of Sinclair Lewis's best seller, is a magnetic and magnificent production. The whole piece is conscientious, handsome and occasionally j keenly observed, and243 words
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Article, Illustration19 1937-01-18 9 8. PaU Singh, the individual champion at the cycling carnival held yesterday. Photo by Ebata, Penang.19 words
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Article112 1937-01-18 9 Invitations have been issued by the Nattukkottai Chettiar community of Penang on the occasion of the Thai Pusam festival on Tuesday, Jen. 26, at the Waterfall Temple between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The programme for the festival is as follows Monday, Jan. 25: The Silver Chariot112 words
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498 1937-01-18 9 Hurts Left Hand During Bout NIGHT FOR SIAMESE FIGHTERS (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) Plenty of good and hard fighting was seen at the Wembley Park, Penang, last night, but it was a pity that the main event between Speedy Pancho, the junior flyweight champion of498 words
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Article67 1937-01-18 9 A European was involved in a collision with a cyclist this morning at about 9 o’clock near the junction of Bridge Street and Brick Kiln Road. The cyclist sustained a number of bruises and was taken to the General Hospital in an ambulance. The front wheel of the67 words
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Article490 1937-01-18 9 Treat For Over 100 Participants TRIBUTE TO ROVER SCOUTS The fourth annual Rotary Boys’ Sports were held yesterday at the Boys’ Club, Ayer Item, under the auspices of the Community Service Committee of the Penang Rotary Club. It was five years ago that the Boys’ Club490 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-01-18 9 Professor Williamson and Mr. C.O. Lim at the Penang Rotary Boys' sports yesterday.15 words
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Article43 1937-01-18 9 Local Consulate To Close On Wednesday The American Consulate will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1937, an American national legal holiday (Inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.) i The Consulate will not be closed on Jan. 26 Bank Holiday.43 words
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Article299 1937-01-18 9 The wedding took place yesterday at the Nam Hoi Hooi Koon, No. 463 Chulia Street, Penang, of Mr. Po Tai Thiam, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Po Cheng Thong, to Miss Chan Fong Yoot, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Chan Wah and Mrs. Chan Wah of299 words
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Advertisement160 1937-01-18 9 THE PERAK RIVER VALLEY RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED. tlncorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ’Pransfer Books of the Company wdll be closed from Monday, the 25th of January, 1937, to Saturday, the 30th of January, 1937, both days inclusive for the preparation of Dividend Warrants. By160 words
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Advertisement107 1937-01-18 9 Baby’s head will soon be clustered with adorable curls if the tiny head is cleansed with Nestol every day guaranteed harmless. E. O. HOTEL PENANG. o WEDNESDAY, 20tlh JANUARY DINNER, DANCE CABARET With EDITH BILLY HERSEY In A Change of Programme DINNER A CABARET $3/- NON-DINERS $l/For Table Reservations, ’Phone107 words
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1463 1937-01-18 10 Entire Absence Of lhe Purdah: Absolute Freedom In Public Rangoon A MEETING of the National Council of Women in Burma was held at the Jubilee Hall recently when Mrs. S.N. Sastri. a Member of the Council, gave a short talk on “The1,463 words
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Article671 1937-01-18 10 THE ROLL THROUGH THE AGES There is no precedent for voluntary abdication in English history. Four Kings have been deposed and one at least executed a deed of abdication before he was murdered, but this was under duress Charles I. did not abdicate, and although James 11. was671 words
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Advertisement51 1937-01-18 10 Rust costs millions per year Norusto prevents rust -t < has a covering i f CAPACITY OF 700—1000 SQ. FT. Mi WSi 1 I"» WL MliiiWi i —a. I 3®lr 1 MUIHI! I ■■WWI SOUGNUM PRODUCT A /Vfj /J W PAINT- prevents J corrosion on Iron Steel Work Sime, Darby51 words
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Advertisement143 1937-01-18 10 Lentheric Perfumes I have now come in for their share of recognition. They are now the Fashion for Fragrance BE MODERN WITH LENTHERIC CHARM AND FRAGRANCE. USE LENTHERIC AND BE UP-TO-DATE. Lentheric Perfumes NO. 12 LOTUS D'OR MIRACLE GARDENIA SHANGHAI L E PIRATE I RISQUE TOUT AU FIL DE L'EAU143 words
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Article, Illustration125 1937-01-18 11 HUNDREDS of young- eyes followed with wonder the leaps of the acrobats, the intrepid wire-walker, and the thrilling animal pets p* the rehearsal of Bertram Mills’ Olympic Circus to which children were invited. Above, a remarkable close-up of the Peerless Potters as thev swung high125 words
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Advertisement92 1937-01-18 11 Get Your Sales Message Home In all part. of the world the foundation rf every successful advertising campaign of any size —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 erf pounds spent92 words
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Article1477 1937-01-18 12 For Singapore-West Australian Service FEATURES OF UNUSUAL INTEREST eiR RICHARD D. HOLT. BART., on behalf of the Ocean Steam Ship Co., entertained last week a number <»f guests on board the motorship Charon, the latest addition to the Blue Funnel Line, as she lay alongside1,477 words
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Article304 1937-01-18 12 To Be Steadiest In n. World he KNOWLEDGE GAINED by experience piRST step, are bei ne take sure that the sister ship t 0 tl Mary will be the steadiest, most S U™ smoothest-running liner the and known. w wld has Important changes in her304 words
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Article513 1937-01-18 12 M.V. ’’TAXIBAR” from Java ports v m Spore— sails same day for Boston, New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore via Cape of Good Hope. 5.5. '“PYRRHUS” fro Liverpool sail s for Hong Kong. Shanghai japan. “KUTSANG” from Japan and Ch ina via Singapore sails same da> 1 r513 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1725 1937-01-18 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES |< 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION foothcjh) TODAY I IN RADIO Tune in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. lengths: |T seems that newspaper interests in the tdx xrcwjQQmv o United States are slowly, but surely, 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. The Leslie Bridge- obtaining a foothold in radio. water Harp1,725 words
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115 1937-01-18 13 The new refrigerated cargo motorship Essex, built by Messrs. John Brown and Co., Clydebank, to the order of the New Zealand Shipping CO., Ltd., is equipped by the Marconi International Marine Communication Co., Ltd., with a comprehenrive wireless installation. This includes a Marconi wireless telegraph transmitter,115 words
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Article145 1937-01-18 13 Half-Year’s Surplus Of Earnings The assets and liabilities of the Nippon Yuseo Kaisha for the term ending September 30, 1936 are announced as follows: The surplus of earnings after deducting current expenditure for the past half-year amounts to 9.282,711 yen, out of which there have been provided145 words
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Article202 1937-01-18 13 Work Executed By British Firm Among the models of ships which been constructed last year by Messrs. Basset-Lowke, Ltd., may be mentioned two waterline models of the liner Awatea, owned by the Union Steam Ship Co. of New Zealand, Ltd., three waterline models of the Strathmore for202 words
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Article51 1937-01-18 13 Messrs. Alexr. Esplen and Co., Ltd., sales managers for the Comyn Oily Water Separator, have recently received an order from the Greenock Dockyard Co, Ltd., for six of the separators for irstallation in the six ships which are under construction for the Clan Line Steamers, Ltd., at51 words
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Article188 1937-01-18 13 Year's Receipts £8,971,000 NET ADVANCE OF £522,000 Paris, Jan. 4. The total receipts of the Suez Canal for the year 1936 amount to Frs. 941,960,000 (£8,971, 000 at current rates), as against Frs. 887,190,000 (£8,449,400) in 1935, an increase of Frs. 54,870,000 (£522,000). Two factors which influenced188 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement349 1937-01-18 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE V MMk LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Doe 'in conjunction with Glen A Shim Um) JL HECTOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam* GhuSow Vh T? GLENSHIEL London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Antwerp Jan 22 F 17 Middlesborough F «a 1 C MENESTHEUS 3 C. LYCAON349 words
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Advertisement160 1937-01-18 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE 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” R L. 13,000 tons Mar. 19 m.v. “CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS”160 words
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Advertisement599 1937-01-18 13 P&O BRITISHMNDIA Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., undei .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettcnham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. s/S “BULAN” Jan 22 Outwards from London for China Japan* due Penang 1936- SAILINGS OF STEamfrs OF THE •S/S BEHAR” Jan. 23599 words
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Advertisement178 1937-01-18 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE A SPECIAL TOUR Has been arranged via CHINA, JAPAN AND AMERICA ARRIVING IN ENGLAND In time for the CORONATION OF H.M. KING GEORGE VI Singapore dep. 22 Mar. 1937 Suwa Maru Kobe arr. 3 Apr. 1937 Yokohama dep. 8178 words
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Miscellaneous693 1937-01-18 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES MIPQM concert relay. B.os—News in French. 8.35 Continuation of concert reThy. 9.2o—Talk Station in Batavia broadcasts on the fol-> on music by M. Charles Oulmont. 9.30 lowing wavelengths: Social topics by M. Rives. 9.4o—Colonial 1G.50 am—l.so p.m. YDA 3,040 market prices «tes of exchange. 9.50keta (19.6.7 m end693 words
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Article429 1937-01-18 14 TENNIS: i TWO NEW HORSES FOR CAPT. A. PRITCHARD (BY TIC-TAC’ CapJ. A. Pritchard, J.P., the wellknown Teiuk Anson planter, who ran a number of horses formerly, has again bought two English horses, Sly Lady and Barford date Fly Nut) to race in Malaya. Sly Lady429 words
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Article921 1937-01-18 14 HOME SOCCER RESULTS AND TABLES Following are results of Home soccer matches played on Saturday together with positions of the teams to date. ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. ni (South, rn) Bristol C. Watford 2. Clapton O. 2, Gillingham 0. Notts Co. 3, Newport Co. 1. Torquay U.921 words
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Article166 1937-01-18 14 —Reuter. F. A. Cup Third Round London. Jan. 16. Following are the results of ties in the third round of the F.A. Cup Manchester U. 1. Reading 0. Wolves 6. Middlesbro 1. Eradford 0, Derby 4. Cardiff 1. Grimsby 3. Brentford 5. Huddersfield 0. Crewe 0.—Reuter. - 166 words
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Article58 1937-01-18 14 —Reuter. International Championship Challenge Round KING OF SWEDEN'S CUP Stockholm, Jan. 17. France beat Sweden by four matches to one in the challenge round of the international covered courts championship for tne King of Sweden’s cup. The outstanding match was between Borotra and Schroeder, in which the—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article31 1937-01-18 14 —Reuter. Detroit, Jan. 17. Ellsworth Vines, who beat Perry at Pittsburgh on Saturday, was again successful here when he teat Perry in straight sets 14—12. 6—2. 6—l, Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article465 1937-01-18 14 —Reuter. THRILLING GAME AT TWICKENHAM Twickenham, Jan 16. England defeated Wales in the first international rugby match of the season today by four points to three. The attendance was 65,000 at the start. The weather was sunny. After early rain the ground was soft. Numerous Welshmen—Reuter. - 465 words
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758 1937-01-18 14 SPILLS THRILLS AT THIRD CYCLING CARNIVAL S. Pall Singh Wins Championship Trophy SPILLS and thrills were served up at the third cycling carnival organised by the Penang Cycle Traders’ Union which was held yesterday on the Chung Ling High School ground. The weather was all that could be desired, being758 words
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Article139 1937-01-18 14 Inter-State Hockey At Ipoh (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 16. I After playing poor hockey in the first half, Perak were decidedly lucky to draw with Selangor in their inter-state match at Ipoh this evening, each side scoring three goals. The game was very exciting139 words
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Advertisement477 1937-01-18 14 Charm Away INDIGESTION the Chardox Way “Words cannot express the magic’’ of Chard ox, writes A.K. Read his letter“Charcoal has always done me good but it bocame so expensive taking such a lot Chardox (Activated Charcoal) acts verv much more quickly and is more lasting It did me so much477 words
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Article1405 1937-01-18 15 CLOSE VICTORY OVER THE ARMY Grand Rugby On Kuala Lumpur Padang (brom Our Own' Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 16. Tl I b. close battles ot previous Malaya Cup finals were emulated on the Selangor Club padang this evening when Selangor s close victory over the Army1,405 words
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Article523 1937-01-18 15 Clacton Club Beaten Narrowly Playing on their own ground on Saturday t e Butterworth Recreation Club defeated the isitmg Clacton Club at hockey by six goals to four. The match, which was brimful of thrills and excitement, was played at a fast pace and only towards523 words
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Article116 1937-01-18 15 Reuter. International Rugby Trial London. Jan. 16. Scotland beat The Rest in the International rugby trial at Edinburgh yesterday by 20 points to 13. RI GBY’ I MON RESULTS Following are the results of Rugby Union matches played yesterday: Birkenhead Park 34. Manchester 3. Bristol 11,Reuter. - 116 words
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Advertisement101 1937-01-18 15 W p,ease send me a c °py of THE lactogen BABY BOOK.’’ W THE Y 1 j enclose 10 cents in unused postage stamps to cover postage. W LACTOGEN I NAME BABY ADDRESS ||h Z/ LACTOGEN” is under hygienic \Y\ I control from the moment it W O 'I. r101 words
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LATEST SHARE AND COMMODITY NEWS
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Article200 1937-01-18 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations la MEtiSKS. KENNEDY A Co.l Share Ust today TIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampat s|o 5|6 Ayer Weng 1.80 1-90 Batu Selangor 1.471 1.521 Hitam 45 50 Hong Fatt 1.54 1.571 Jelapang 27i0 27|9 Jelcbu 1.321 1.371 Kpg. Kamunting 10|ll 10|7i Kpg. Lanjut 27(3200 words
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Article123 1937-01-18 16 London, Jan. 16. RUBBER Dull. Spot 10}J buyers 1013 sellers. Jan./March lOg buyers 103 sellers. April/Sept. 101 buyers 10 ft sellers. July/Sept. 10ft buyers 10ft sellers. New York: 22.20 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 31,792 tons Liverpool 44,709 tons I OPR A Straits S.O. liotterduiu £25.0.0. PEPPER123 words
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Article123 1937-01-18 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 105 9164 105 9164 New York 4.91 ft 4.91 ft Montreal 4.911 4.91 J Brussels 29.111 29.114 Geneva 21.384 21.381 Amsterdam 8.96? 8.96? Milan 93 93 ft Berlin 12.201 12.201 Stockholm 19.39 ft 19.39 ft Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26ft123 words
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Article221 1937-01-18 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Seilers Batu Selangor 1.47 J 1.52 J Hong Fatt 1-55 1.571 Jelebu 1.321 1.371 Kuchai I-™ I.7scum Lukut 1.374 1.421 Nawng Pet 971 1.00 North Taiping 921 95 Rahman Hyd. 1.421 1.47 J Rantau Ordy. 1-50 1-55 K Rantau Pref. 1.521 1.571 Sungei Luas 2.30221 words
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Article225 1937-01-18 16 RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.15 Bassetts .90 .925 Batu Lintangs 1.525 1.571 Bedfords 1.40 1.45 Bentas 1.50 1.55 Brogas 1.20 1.225 Indragiris 1.75 1.821 Lunas 2.375 2.45 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .274 M. Pindas 1.925 2.00 Mentakabs .50 .525 N. Scudais 1.925 2.00 Sulohs .525225 words
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Article270 1937-01-18 16 I The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allanbys 2.05 2.15 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.15 Bassetts .90 .95 Batu Lin tangs 1.52 J 1.57 J Bedfords 1.40 1.45 Bentas 1-50 1.55 Brogas 1.20 1.25 Indragiris 1.72 J 1.774 Kempas 3.05270 words
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Article109 1937-01-18 16 TIN SATURDAY TODAY Londe»— (Spot) £232.10.0 No market London—(3 month») £233. 5.0 No market Singapore ►—5115.54) $115.50 Business Done Penang Borines» Done COPRA.— (Sur dried) $10.45 $10.50 BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO $ll.OO RUBBER London IOJSd 10Hd New York Zl?c(G) 21}gc(G) Singapore--Spot 371 e 373 c 372c 37c Aprii/June 37|c109 words
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Article188 1937-01-18 16 LEAN CO. TODAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Buyers Sellers Asams 33,9 34(3 B. Selangors 1.474 Hong Fatts 1-53 1-58 Jelapangs 26 9 27 6 Katus 233 24(0 K. Kampars 16 3 16(104 K. Lanjuts 26 9 27 6cd Kuchais 172 i 1.774cd Laruts 15 0 15 9 Lukuts 1.374 1-424 Mambaus188 words
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313 1937-01-18 16 POOR FOOTBALL IN LEAGUE MATCH The Malay Volunteers were trour.ced to the tune of four goals to one by the Malay Recreation Club, in an M.F.A. Football League match played at the Dato Kramat I Ground, Penang, on Saturday. I The game throughout was a313 words
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Article233 1937-01-18 16 —Reuter. TASMANIAN XI. OUT FOR 134 Hobart, Jan. 16. In a three-day match against a Combined Tasmanian XI the M.C.C. tourists who had, at the end of the first day, hit up 392 1 for 8 wickets, completed their first innings for 418. Hardstaff, who was—Reuter. - 233 words
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Advertisement845 1937-01-18 16 banks. NEDERLANDSCHE THE MERCANTILE BANK HANDEL MAATSCHAPPIJ N. V. Capital Authorised £3 oon.oot Capital Subscribed £i.800o«5 /NETHERLANDS TRADING Reserve Fund and Rest £1.247 SOCIFTY.) £1,050 <« BOARD OF DIRECTOR* Established in Am«rei<ia*n 182$. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatio. Cu an rmjt I*. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM Sir Charles Alexander Innes.845 words
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