Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 January 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-01-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 17. Vol. XCV. THURSDAY, NUARY 21, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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354 1937-01-21 1 Cost Of Rice Moy Further Increase PENAXG market quotations obtained this mornin- show an .ncrease tn pace of the following foodstufts-sugar mace Sinn. AP coco ut coconut oa, salt and rice from Rangoon and A lnan f (,azette representative was informed bv a local354 words
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Article220 1937-01-21 1 —British Wireless. Survey Party's Experiences London. Jan. 20. Particulars have been received regarding the survey party from the Royal Research Ship, Discovery “who were missing in the Antarctic and later found. The Discovery II landed at Esther Harbour, King George Island, on Jan. 6. The party had—British Wireless. - 220 words
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Article33 1937-01-21 1 A hanging tragedy occurred this morning in Victoria Street. A Chinese coolie, agec 32, was found hanging from a beam in i shed which is used for storing gunny bags.33 words
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Article30 1937-01-21 1 Reuter. PERRY ONE UP Buffalo, New York, Jan. 21 Perry beat Vines 6—4, 6—B, 6—2 in a three-set match. Perry was playing a G.ore brilliant game than recently.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article27 1937-01-21 1 The Pina ng Gazette learns that as front today the price of tinned milk in Malaya is inertased by one cent per tin.27 words
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Article139 1937-01-21 1 scheme for central slaughtering.—British Wireless. -r. M- r London, Jan. 20 lhe Minister of Agriculture, moving the second reading of Government’s Livestock Industry Bill in the House of Commons, said it was proposed to entrust regulation of the flow of beef supplies to Britain to the International Beefscheme for central slaughtering.—British Wireless. - 139 words
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Article117 1937-01-21 1 i Reuter. "NEGOTIATIONS MAY E I RESUMED" Washington, Jan. 20. W people, but a settlement in the I'itts--1 L)Urcr crlucc ct r, V•* —l.~ be more optimistic of an early end to the motor strike. Miss Perkins, after a discussion I of the motor strike withi Reuter. - 117 words
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542 1937-01-21 1 Sub-Committees Appointed To Collect Subscriptions Penang Chinese will demonstrate their loyalty to the King and Queen in May and. as has been announced in the P.nang Gazette, arrangements for the Coronation celebrations will take the form of commemoration arches, a chingay procession, providing school-children with542 words
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Article132 1937-01-21 1 Reuter. H.M.S. DAINTY ORDERED TO STAND BY i f Shanghai, Jan. 21. p j H H S. Dianty, while sailing from; 1 a*—— J to si and by a Britisn steamer, Hsin Peking., formerly known as the Tungchow, of 2,000 Swire, which struck Nemesis 1 milesReuter. - 132 words
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Article64 1937-01-21 1 —Reuter. Progress Of French Airman Paris, Jan. 20. The French airman, M. Doret, accompanied by a wireless operator, M. Micheletti took off from Le Bourget at 6.36 a.m. for Brindisi on a flight to Japan via Rangoon and Hanoi. Doret arrived at Brindisi at 1.32 a.m.—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article41 1937-01-21 1 Reuter. Sydney, Jan. 21. A plan to give British ships a larger shar in cargoes between Australia and China and Japan has been drawn up by Mr. Thorby, assistant Minister of Commerce, will be shortly discussed by the Cabinet.Reuter. - 41 words
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Article, Illustration44 1937-01-21 1 THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE INDN NATIONAL CONGRESS Mahatma Gandhi who opened the Indian Natial Congress at tyizpur, joking with Pandit Jawaharlal Nerru, who was elected resident. A record attendance heard both leach of India.44 words
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Article23 1937-01-21 1 i.—Reuter. The headmen and Torikhel tribesmen reassembled at Khairsora Valley completely submissive. They are now dispersing to their villages.—Reuter.i.—Reuter. - 23 words
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447 1937-01-21 1 Five-Year Experiment Recommended London, Jan. 20. t The committee appointed in the summer r of 1935, with Sir Henry Maybury as chair- n man to consider development of civil aviation in United Kingdom has presented its s report. The main recommendation is a447 words
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Advertisement16 1937-01-21 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement99 1937-01-21 1 Ihe Commercial Advertising Agency, on— 62. CHINA ST.. PENANG. Branch:- 59, HALE SI., H’OR Commercial Artists Label Drawers Wall-painters Advertising Agents ot the Fun Frolic and Wembley, Penang. Signboard writers Cinema-Slide Makers. licensed posters stations TO LET. ROYAL BAKERY S EC,AL,T,BS The R#yal Bakery is renowned for cakes and confections99 words
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Article695 1937-01-21 2 Too Many Made, Too Much Spent, £4,000,000 Lost WHAT THE QUOTA ACT HAS DONE THE British film industry is facing one of the gravest crises in its history. Several lesser studios have ceased production, others mav follow. Here are the facts: More than £5,000,000695 words
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Article198 1937-01-21 2 Motor-Cyclist's Experience < From Our Own Correspondent) Kuila Lumpur. Jan. 19. That a man had been thrown on top of two women, while a motor-cycle lay in a badly damaged condition by the side of the road, was stated by Chief Court Inspector A. E198 words
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156 1937-01-21 2 A Bristol Expedition Bristol. An expedition to be known as the Bristol University Expedition to Central Asia will set out next summer to explore the buried cities of Chinese Turkestan. The leader will be Mr. Evert Barger, a 26-year-old lecturer in mediaeval history at156 words
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Article235 1937-01-21 2 KILLING OF "RED MAX" Paris. I An amazing stcry of underworld intrigue is expected when, in a few weeks time, Vernon faces the Paris courts accused of killing “Red Max Kassel in u Soho flat a year ago. The defence declare that the dead man.235 words
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Article218 1937-01-21 2 JFE SAVED BY MISFIRE >ry of a woman who escaped from lie after she had been attacked by hand, temporarily insane, before he down life, was told at a Beckenham irast week. met of “Suicide while of unsound returned on’Alfred Wharton "a drapers traveller, of Wickham trie218 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-01-21 2 Margot Grahame, the British actress, who. it is reported from HoUytcood, in tends to file an application, for United States citizenship this year.28 words
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371 1937-01-21 2 TRAGEDY ON ALPS’ HIGHEST PEAK Vienna. Half-way up the Guentlespitze. one of the highest peaks in the West Austrian Alps, searchers last week found FlightLieutenant F. A. Paynter. R. A. F.. aged 27 dead beneath the avalanche which buried him as. with two German companions.371 words
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Advertisement529 1937-01-21 2 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 witl extensions. Telegram* Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel Leadmalaya London, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang Within529 words
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Advertisement210 1937-01-21 2 If.P.S. 39 Help Kidneys Clean Ort Peiseneus Acids tilths f irirtiers or ncfflcct. Unknown SSS wS KlSne^y«be «=> to > OU, Nichts. Nervousness, of j.our Ge P .^Fi„ n \rikl e Bladder Trouw^ Z 1 Backache, Rheumatism. VPains Circles Under Eyes, Dry, muddanger G.t pre ®f r A P w^th210 words
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474 1937-01-21 3 CAUSE OF WAN 7 AMID PLEFtIY Oath Taken In Drenching R —Reuter. AW ashington. January 20 1 i rhu t ini\l^ ni f Vt i thC cancersof causing wa the midst of plenty was made by President Rooseva cd to maka ,S ,naug• —Reuter. - 474 words
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Article251 1937-01-21 3 Effect On Rubber Market j -t, 4 London, Jan. 20. il rwictlon in the commodity prices wh.ch began on Monday and continue I terday d.d net perturb the leading comnx. is stiTX Wh e the lOnR «endene 'i since the i UPW P nteJ out since the251 words
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Article108 1937-01-21 3 —Reuter. RELEASED To Attend Funeral Of Father London. Jan 21. Ex-Lieutenant Norman Baillie-Stewart, who. in 1933, was sentenced to five years imprisonment. imp*.. a foreign power, was released from Maidstone Gaol today to enable him to attend the funeral of his father. Lieut-Colonel Baillie-Wright, who died—Reuter. - 108 words
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Article26 1937-01-21 3 creased pain in the legs.—Rem r Wireless. Rome. Jan. 2( Ihe Pope’s general physical coilition has become worse atter#he ncreased pain in the legs.—Reikrcreased pain in the legs.—Rem r Wireless. - 26 words
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Article74 1937-01-21 3 Berlin. Jan. 20 Reuter is authoritatively informed that Reichstag will shortly be abolished. —Rueter Wireless. o At the annual general meeting of the choir of the Church of the Visitation. Seremban. th° following office-bearers were elected:—President. Rev. Father Geo Auguin; choir master. Mr. A.O. Van74 words
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Article, Illustration549 1937-01-21 3 FAMOUS SEER'S LAST PROPHECY Addiscombe (Surrey). The Duke cf Windsor will not marry Mrs. Simpson. Instead, he will marry a European Princess. This was almost the last “prophecy made by Mrs. Cecil Campbell, Society clairvoyante and seer, friend, confidante, and counsellor of549 words
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Article267 1937-01-21 3 —Sin Chew Jit Poh. Fighting Breaks Out At! Huahsien Nanking. Jan. 20. I Hostilities between the Government 1 fcrees and the Shensi rebels under Generali Yang Hu-cheng have broken out in a severe snowstorm at Huahsien. on the Lunghai Railway, fifty miles to the east—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 267 words
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Article130 1937-01-21 3 Reuter. 200 Chinese Feared W W Two hundred Chinese are missing ana n is feared drowned as a result of the sinking of a passenger junk, the Mirrchu, which struck a submerged reck while negotiating the treacherous Kanchuk Rapids in West River. The vessel sank in 20 minutes.Reuter. - 130 words
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56 1937-01-21 3 London. Jan. 20 On the conclusion of his tour of the social centres in London yesterday, the Duke of Kent travelled by road to Sandringham where he joined other members of the Royal Family who are together today which is the anniversary of the56 words
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Advertisement213 1937-01-21 3 SPECIAL o A forFUTIIRE SALE OFFER A ALL SIZES STO 11 I BRITISH I MANUFACTURE I “BEAU-IDEAL” MEN’S FOOTWEAR I A VERY SMART SHAPED SHOE WITH I TOE CAP AND LIGHT WEIGHT FIRM DOirC I COLOUR SOLE. MADE OF A GOOD QUALITY SALE rKiVt I SOFT PLIABLE LEATHER BY I213 words
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779 1937-01-21 4 WIRELESS SET AS FIRST PRIZE Winners Dissatisfied At Poor Values The appeal of Major G. D. Gould, who waa convicted of assisting in the management of a public lottery was argued before Me. Justice Adrian Clark in the Singapore High Court, and was adjourned on779 words
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Article1357 1937-01-21 4 JOHORE GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are announceed in the Johore Government Gazette:— Mr. J.O. Plunkett, Senior Executive Engineer, Malayan Public Works Service, and Mr. J.J. Bryan, Executive Engineer, seconded for service in Johore. Dr. J.C.P. Grey, Malayan Medical Service, seconded for service in Johore as Health1,357 words
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Article292 1937-01-21 4 False Claim (From Our Own Correspondent) Tai ping, Jan. 19. Tara Chand, a well-known Punjabi money-lender of Taiping, was today conjvicted by Che Pawanteh, the Taiping Magistrate, on a charge of making a false claim in a judicial proceeding, and was senI fenced to one month’s rigorous292 words
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Article120 1937-01-21 4 Railway Coolie Injured (From Our Own Correspondent! Taiping, Jan. 19. A quarrel between two Railway coolies at Kampong Boyang yesterday ended in a stabbing affray in which one of them, a man, named Samuel, was removed to hospital suffering from a serious knife injury. The injured120 words
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Article94 1937-01-21 4 Tamil Claims Trial (From Our Own Correspondent I Taiping. Jan. 19. Narayanasamy, a Tamil until recently employed as a coolie at Messrs. Taik Ho and Co., Taiping, was today produced in the Magistrate’s Court, before Che Pav.anted, charged with the theft of three bottles of whisky,94 words
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Advertisement298 1937-01-21 4 I *i 111 WfiiiliViOT An unpleasant breath (hali- B X 1 X” M “'(’.he bad breath are due to improper functioning o I 4 L tract. A constipated system is obstructed tkh digested food which may cause fetid odours. S Morse’s Indian Root Pills wiU effectively nd the system of298 words
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Article891 1937-01-21 5 Work of Research Fd Association (4 R Hl lll,llan Research Fund Association took up during-year I ,wo new li,,es of work both of which are of great taiice tl,c country. A special committee was formed tsider ■the ways and means of tackling’ the problem of material891 words
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Article943 1937-01-21 5 POTTERY OF AN EARLY GREEK SETTLEMENT There is now open in the British Museum an exhibition of the antiquities found during the first season of excavations carried out by Sir Leonard Woolley in North Syria. It is a most unusual accavation, both to judge from its results943 words
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Article167 1937-01-21 5 Sacked Workmen Sequel Nottingham. A resolution, requesting an impartial tribunal to conduct an inquiry into the circumstances of the dismissal of two workmen employed by Nottingham City Corporation, w’as passed unanimously at a meeting of Corpomtion workmen held at Nottingham last week, under the auspic ?s of the National167 words
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Article163 1937-01-21 5 Run Over By Train While Manchester police were investigating the murder of a woman in a cubicle at a woman’s outfitting shop on the body of a man whom they suspected was found on a railway line. The woman. Miss Annie Hunt, 29, was manageress of163 words
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Advertisement218 1937-01-21 5 Better to look at, more powerful CHEAPEST TO OWN... r ill-■ 11,1 i SIR and with Sound-insulation! tCHIIIr. ‘lath, rrttr n-4 )!<“•' mI) You buy .«r f« l«s money .h«n .be Austin With i« «hree-bearing er.nk»h.ft, .he engine Seven. B«. remember, .he InueM-prwed ear J" 4 neeessmay .he eheaped own218 words
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Article77 1937-01-21 6 Capt. Brynmor E. Miles, ex-chief officer Of the London Salvage Corps, ex-public Schoolboy, ex-soldier, and ex-assistant-divisiomi officer of London Fire Brigade, Who was sentenced on Feb. 12, 1934. to four years’ imprisonment for conspiracy and accepting bribes in connection with the sensational fire trials of 1933,77 words
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1326 1937-01-21 6 Greatness In The Past Renewed Strength Todaj “China has known greatness in the past and today she is cious of renewed strength. China’s call is not a declaration of independence, but a call for a deck>n of international interdependence.” These remarks were made by Dr.1,326 words
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Article213 1937-01-21 6 Havoc To Shipping Oslo, Jan. 20. A terrific gale blowing across the North Sea is causing extensive damage in the southern and western coasts and playing havoc with shipping. Two ships, a Norwegian steamer “Trym" and a Russian steamer “Ilmen” are drifting. The helpless crew-213 words
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Article205 1937-01-21 6 MR MAIL. (EASTBOI ND tMPKRIAL AIR MAIL) The Bastbound (Imperial Aircraft Rangoon for Bangkok at 6*12; a.m. eastbound netherland air The Eastbound Imperial Aircra Rangoon for Bangkok at 6.08 a.m. to ay. OUTWARD MAIL. n A mail for Sebang and Kota Radja by the s.s. Generaal205 words
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Article202 1937-01-21 6 “I am more free and easy with strangers than most English people,” said Miss Barbira McKenzie, of Sunningfields-road, Hendon. N.W., alluding to her friendship! with Richard Blackmore, aged 40, an engineer, who was sentenced at London Ses- sions last week to sir months’ imprison-202 words
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Advertisement289 1937-01-21 6 he was like a SKELETON! Saved By Flesh-Forming Tablets This man had been so ternbly ill that he was o almost as thin and bony as a skeleton. vS simply by taking a course of tiny, Xteless tablets, he quickly put on pounds oTfimi healthy flesh. In fact he got289 words
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Miscellaneous141 1937-01-21 6 NEXT CHANGE ANOTHER HIT FROM THE NEW UNIVERSAL Vi 3 /Hr f3SESJ iHM OPENING TONIGHT! Hear the Most Dramatic Trial Yet Known! A beautiful woman charged with murder .condemned by public opinion, fighting for her name and her child. ill she be found guilt} Or will she be judged unfit141 words
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Miscellaneous208 1937-01-21 6 ROYAL WINDSOR 6-30 Tonight Last Night 9-30 6-30 Last Night Tonight 9-30 United Photoplay’s New Another outstanding Cantonese talking CANTONESE TALKIE and singing Picture. NG CHOE FAN 'FAH SAM KOO NEONG" with m MISS YOON MEI WAN o H N LAN KAN 1 liong OUm Ivlt I USUAL PRICES OF208 words
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2052 1937-01-21 7 ROTARIANS IMPRESSIONS OF HOLLYWOOD Talk F rom Station ZH J Last Night HOLIA WOOD, City of Make-Believe.” formed the subject of a talk, by Rotarian C. S. See who recently visited Europe and America, which was broadcast from Station Z.H.J. (Penang Wireless Society) last2,052 words
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Article246 1937-01-21 7 SINGAPORE USEE DOMINION FIITS The decision to exhibit Ininion products at the British Tiude'air at the Great World, Singapore, earbn May has aroused a gieat dull of intest in Singapore. and it is expected to g? a fillip to trade between Malaya and t Dominions246 words
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Article158 1937-01-21 7 51.500.000 Contract Awarded To Uniteers The contract for the new Singapore Supreme Court, to be erected at the corner of High Street and St. Andrew’s Road oil OILV DI tlie UIU EjULUyu aaMvCx uau been awarded to United Engineers. Limited. The amount of the tender is158 words
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Article505 1937-01-21 7 GOVERNMENT TO SUBSCRIBE $5.000 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 19. That the government of Negri Sembilan was subscribing $5,000 towards the Coronation entertainments in the state of Negri Sembilan, was revealed at a public meeting held at the King George V School. Seremban. today. Mr.505 words
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Advertisement23 1937-01-21 7 Kw /JWB F s °°ceb^ e a A Ae c<> xog to > vasex teZrr ..fill WO® lb'- v iTZy /ffi I I v23 words
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Article558 1937-01-21 8 I i THE ignorance of many Britons con I cerning our Far Eastern possessions is somewhat depressing. Malava is still “Malay” to many of them and is somewhere in India while the Federated Malay States might be anywhere in the Straits Settlements. For th.it reason the558 words
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Article76 1937-01-21 8 FUTURE OF THE MALAYS Si', —As a local Malay. I should like to support the views expressed by the learted Pahang writer to whom a great honour is due for bringing to light a matter of the greatest important to the Malays at the present time.76 words
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Article283 1937-01-21 8 German Reaction Less Unfavourable Berlin. Jan. 20. The first official and political reaction to Mr. Eden’s speech appears to be considerably less unfavourable than the first Press comment published yesterday. BRITISH PRESS SUPPORT London, Jan. 20. The British Press unanimously support the views voiced by Mr. Eden.283 words
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Article64 1937-01-21 8 British Wireless. Loyalty Pledge To The King London, Jan. 20. The Archbishop of Canterbury opening the convocation c f Canterbury at Westminster Abbey today, said, “We meet on the anniversary of the death of King George V of blessed mem cry .whom in our hearts we rememberBritish Wireless. - 64 words
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Article652 1937-01-21 8 Malava and Coronation-Appeal to the Post Office -Racing at Ipoh —Brilliant Lawyer THE Coronation of His Majesty King George VI must give special pleasure to the Rulers and peoples of the F.M.S. because, it is probably not generally known, that His Majesty served his last period of652 words
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Article131 1937-01-21 8 Manager Of The King's Racing Stud London, Jan. 21. Brigadier H. A. Tomkinson, D.S.O. who was manager of the King’s racing anc breeding studs since 1932. died today in hif home at Newmarket, says Reuter. Brigadier Tomkinson was born in 1881 and was the third son131 words
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113 1937-01-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 30. A Malay named Samsudin, alias Osmn bin Ibrahim, pleaded guilty before Mr. C. !H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpur police court to theft of four “sarongs” from a shop in Gombak Lane and was sentenced to113 words
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Article38 1937-01-21 8 —Reuter. Berlin, .’fn. 21. The Commander and the entire crew of 24. of the German naval experimental ship, welte, wer? drowned when the ship sank in i a storm at Fehmarn in the Baltic. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article152 1937-01-21 8 Shot Musang In Game Reserve (From. Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 2ft Yee Ah Leong, a Chinese hunter and when recently shot the notorious Pudu tiger, was fined $5 by Che Osman in the Kuati Lumpur police court today, when he pleided to a charge of152 words
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136 1937-01-21 8 The Chung Ling High School at Kanapong Bahru, Penang, celebrated the fourteenth anniversary of its foundation yesterdayThere was a large gathering of friends arul well-wishers present. A distinguished visitor to the School waa Dr. Theodore Hsiao, who is sent by the Foreign Ministry of136 words
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Advertisement271 1937-01-21 8 Beauty Preparations High Class Toiletries and Perfumeries. MAX FACTOR Make-ups in Lip Sticks, Creams. Skin Tonics, Face Powders. Rouges, Eye Brow Pencils, etc. etc. INNOXA Specialities in Astringent Lotions, Innoxa Milk, Face Creams, Skin Foods, I Face Powders. Complexion Vitalizer, J Foundation Lotion, Muscle Oil. etc. etc. KRANK 1 Honey271 words
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Advertisement28 1937-01-21 8 j TOOTAL I RED LABEL POPLIN I Regd. I x I >e c f e s I Agents HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD. PENANG Ipofe. Ki*Ua Lumpur Jt Singapore28 words
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Article, Illustration424 1937-01-21 9 G. O. C. Explains Decision SHARES IN THEIR DISAPPOINTMENT < From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Jan. 20 The Straits Times group of newspapers ts authorised by His Excellency the General -Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, Major-General W. G. S. Dobbie, to publish a personal424 words
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Article307 1937-01-21 9 William Powell As Butler 'Protege' My Man Godfrey. With William Powell. Caro’e Lombard, Gail Patrick, Alice Brady, Eugene Pallette and Jean Dixon Universal Picture directed by La Cava. Showing at the Queen's. “My Man Godfrey” which is undoubtedly the best Universal comedy of the- year was307 words
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Article200 1937-01-21 9 NEARLY COMPLETE) IN ITALY (From Our Own Correspondst) > Bangkok, Jh- 18. The Siamese RoyUl yacht MahaChakkri, now named Angthcng, after yean of lying at anchor in the Bangkok river, j to sail the high seas again and make her first voyage to European waters Italy is200 words
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Article260 1937-01-21 9 K.L. Firm’s Free Bat Offer (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan 19. Messrs. Lail Singh and Co. of Kuale Lumpur, have issued the following circular to clubs and schools: I ‘‘ln view* of Sir Julien Cahn's eleven visiting Malaya, and to encourage cricket generally amongst clubs260 words
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Article163 1937-01-21 9 Negri's Team Against Malacca (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 19. The following have been selected to represent Negri Sembilan in a return interstate hockey match on Saturday at Malacca against that settlement: E. Alexander; Dr. G. Van Geyzel, Ah bin Yatie; R. Lopez. J. E. Theophilus, R.163 words
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Article390 1937-01-21 9 GRIEVOUS HURT CHARGE (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 21. Mr. George Edwards, employed at the Kinta. Kellas Tin Mines, Batu Gajah, appeared before Mr. L. C. Simpscn Gray, the Ipoh magistrate, yesterday on a chargeof causing grievous hurt to one Kasslm Khan, a jag a390 words
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810 1937-01-21 9 Shot By Out-Door Officer In Jungle Teluk Anson, Jan. 20. eceived a bullet in my spine. I Four of you attacked me. The Malay hit me on the head with' the handcuffs and I bled profusely.’ After you shot me I fell. Why did you810 words
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Advertisement280 1937-01-21 9 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICES Automobile Association Of Malaya (Perak Branch) FREE CINEMA DISPLAY OF “THIS MOTORING’’ FILM Members are advised that the management of the Sun Cinema have kindly agreed to show the above film free of admission charge at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 28th January, to all members of this280 words
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Advertisement157 1937-01-21 9 E. O. HOTEL i PENANG. J V .r TONIGHT DINNER, DANCE CABARET With I EDITH BILLY HERSEY i In A Change of Programme r, dttt si/- NON-DINERS L•* DINNER CABARET »3/ SATURDAY. 23rd JANUARY Extension to 1 a.m. DINNER, DANCE CABARET SUNDAY, 24th JANUARY ORCHESTRAL CONCERT .9.15 p.nj, to 11.15157 words
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Article879 1937-01-21 10 "MUCH MORE LIBERAL'’ "Malaya, Nigeria N.E.L Will Dictate Policy” (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 11. LONDON’S reactions to the new international tin restriction scheme. which was published in full detail on Jan. 7 have now crystallised into general approval. The plan is considered to879 words
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Article175 1937-01-21 10 New Prohibitive Duty Demanded Japan intends to increase the import duty on tinplates from 15.66 yen per ton to 25 per cent, ad valorem. The pew duty, which will be prohibitive, is strongly demanded by the steel industry. The Japanese tinplate output increased by 46 per cent,175 words
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Article75 1937-01-21 10 £534,038 Increase London. F. W. Woolwerth Co., the well-known bazaar stores, report record earnings for the past year. Profits during that period rose by £534,038. to £5,832,442. A final dividend of Is. 6d. a ss. share, plus cash bonus of 6d. a share is also announced. A75 words
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Article161 1937-01-21 10 Six Months Issue Might Be Supported Amsterdam, Jan. 4. In authoritative rubber circles here there is no official informatk n of the encouragement of larger shipments for the first quarter of 1937 by British members of the International Rubber Committee. Well-informed circles, however, would not be161 words
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Article763 1937-01-21 10 British Industry’s Best Showing Since 1930 The British tinplate industry, during the year which has just closed, has attained an output unequalled since 1930. The technical position of the market in tinplates has undergone great improvement and the outlook is regarded as more promising, than for763 words
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Advertisement146 1937-01-21 10 The ability to give a good performance smart appearance consistency provide entertainment and maintain in the face of adversity a high condition of efficiency. W A We’re not discussing personalities— We 9 re speaking of Cars» 1/ The reasons why the BRITISH Zj [Y ll FORD 8 H. P. shines146 words
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Article, Illustration183 1937-01-21 11 An impressive picture of the burning of the Crystal Palace in London. Flames are seen leaping high after the centre transept had collapsed. DISASTROUS FIRE IN LONDON JUS’! TEMPERAMENTAL.— Mary Saunders, a» Tweeny, and Robin Donovan-Maule, as “The Boy Who lost Hm Temper.” in the183 words
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Advertisement92 1937-01-21 11 Get Your Sales Message Home In *n p*rt» of th. world the foundation of every su<x*«»ful advertising campaign ©f any —it newspaper advertising. Heads of big Easiness everywhere constantly pay tribute to press advertising and its power to create and maintain demand for their products. Millions of pounds spent in92 words
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Article426 1937-01-21 12 How New Alloys Helped Ihe Queen Mary DURING his presidential address to the Junior Institution of Engineers, with the title “Metallurgical Development and Engineering Progress,” Sir William Lance, K.8.E., made a few comments relating to ships and their machinery. After a most thorough examination of every type426 words
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Article238 1937-01-21 12 S.S. “GL.ENFINLAS” from London via Suez. Sails same day for Port Swettenham. Singapore, Hongkong. Shanghai and I>arien. S.S. “TOTTORI MARL from Japan for Rangoon Calcutta. S.S. “KOHN V’ arrives from Madras via Indian Coast. Sails for Singapore via Port Swettenham. S.S. “JUNA” arrives from Rangoon via Burma238 words
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Article1130 1937-01-21 12 Humburg-South American Line Three Sisters IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AT SEA In an article published in “Hansa th e Belgrano. Montevideo, and Porto Alegre three new motor cargo liners of the Haml burg South American Steamship Co which made their first trips ki October, are described. Herr Georg Dittmer,1,130 words
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Advertisement48 1937-01-21 12 MINE ESTATE 5 ENGINEERING STORES. S ft /I PUMPS, TOOLS, BELTING, OILS GREASES, OIL 5 U 6REASE FEVERS, PACKINGS, BOLTS NUTS, ST «L SECTIONS, LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIALS, ETC. LARGE STOCKS LOW PHICES. 3EMI-BOTARY PUMP g B HUTTENBACHS LTD., ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS, >* PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE. 2“ S WA’A’AV.’AVw’/.V/AW.V.VAW.V.V.V/.y.'.'.W.48 words
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Miscellaneous1725 1937-01-21 12 i RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES I— ss&BSsggae ga -m-—r» 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION INDIAN music TODAY RECITAL BY SURYA TRANSMISSION Z JX: SENA 6.20 p.m. —Big Ben. The BBC Dance Instruments typical of Indian mac, Orchestra,* directed by Henry Hall. TRANSMISSION I played by the bands of a master, willbe 6.501,725 words
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Article63 1937-01-21 13 The Penang Municipal Band will perform today at the Esplanade from 6.00 p.m. to 7.50 p.m. March —Sans Souci. —Raison. Overture —Camivalia.—Williams. Suite —From Meadow To Mayfair. Coates. 1. Rustic Dance. 2. A Song By The Way. 3. Evening In Town. Fox Trot —But Where Are You? —Berlin.63 words
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Article138 1937-01-21 13 Gallantry was recognised at the Manchester Ship Canal Co.’s board meeting when the chairman. Sir Frederick West, C.8.E., made presentations to two of the company’s servants —Lockgateman D.H. Mclnnis and Diver Harper. Mclnnis received the Royal Humane Society’s honorary testimonial and a bar to the Liverpool138 words
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Advertisement698 1937-01-21 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE ▼«■Mia. LONDON AND NOHDS OONTDfKNT Leave Due fin conjunction with Glen A Shire Mpe) Penang London JL HECTOR Marseilles, London. Rotterdam A Glasgow. JaiL 22 Feb 17 GLENSHIEL London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp A Middlesborough Jan x C. MENESTHEUS Mars., L’don, R’dam,698 words
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Advertisement412 1937-01-21 13 PAO Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under) .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham 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 ok Japan. S/S "MATA HARI” Jan. 29 due Penang 1936.. ■•RTHIAR-' Jan 24 SAILINGS412 words
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Advertisement271 1937-01-21 13 ■■l (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON SERVICE For Colombo, Aden Suez, Port Sai'i Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar, London Antwerp and Rotterdam. Steamers. Sailing date» HAKOZAKI MARU Jan. 22 [TERUKUNI MARU (Calls Hamburg) Feb. 4 HAKUSANMARU Feb. 19 HARUN A MARU Mar. 5 ♦KATORI MARU Mar. 19 ♦KASHIMA MARU April 2 I Call271 words
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Miscellaneous585 1937-01-21 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLIN Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow Ing frequencies:— DJA 31.83 m. DJQ 19.63 m DIE 16.89 m. DIB 19.74. m TODAY 6.15 p.m. Call DJA, DJB, DJN, DJE. German folk song. 6.20 Concert of light music. 7.20 News in English, 7.35 Concert of light music (continued) 8.15585 words
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Miscellaneous86 1937-01-21 13 —hews bulletin in English. 6.3l—lndian theatrical night. 9.31 p.m. Time signal. Clc?e down. HONG KONG Sation ZBW broadcasts on the following wavelengths: 49.6 m., 31.49 m., 19.75 m. or 16.90 m. TODAY 630-10.30 p.m.—European Programme 3 30-6.30 p.m.—Chinese Programme. ,r 4-30 p.m.—Local-Time Signal. Weather Report, Stock Quotations and Announcemelts. 1.3086 words
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Article1073 1937-01-21 14 HORSES IN TRAINING FOR PERAK MEETING 21 Entries From Duval’s Stable BELOW is the list of horses and ponies in training tor the Perak 1 urf Club lan.'Feb. Meeting together with the names of owners and trainers. Out of a total of 138 horses and ponies1,073 words
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Article29 1937-01-21 14 Reuter R.A.F. Beat Cambridge U. London. Jan. 20. The following rugby matches were played today:— Bristol 10: Royal Navy’ 0. Royal Air Force 11; Cambridge U. 3.Reuter - 29 words
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Article40 1937-01-21 14 His Majesty the King has been pleased to give directions for the appointment of the Hon. Mr. William Kenneth Horne, Puisne Judge, Kenya, to be a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements.40 words
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Article552 1937-01-21 14 First Year's Success Cn Playing Field SMALL LOSS ON BALANCE SHEET (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 20. In the first cf its annual reports, nsued today, the Football Association of Selmgor records a first year’s succession the playing field but a small loss on the552 words
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Article79 1937-01-21 14 —Reuter Accrington Win After Extra Time London, Jan. 20. The following were the results of the football matches played today:— F.A. CUP—THIRD ROUND REPLAY. Accrington 3; Blackbum 1. after extra time. Blackpool 1; Luton 2. Bolton 1; West Ham 0. York 1; Bradford C.—Reuter - 79 words
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Article206 1937-01-21 14 Tennis SULTAN OF PAHANG TAKING PART Entries To Date (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 20. The entries for the second All-Malaya Malays' lawn tennis championship received so far include H.H. Sir Abu Bakar, K.C. M. Sultan of Pahang, who is entering for the open singles,206 words
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517 1937-01-21 14 New Salt Water Pool And Clubhouse (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sngapore, Jan. 20. The Singapore Chinese Swimming Club is planning a $60,000 project which will affect the Chinese public of this city and $15,000 has been promised by two well-known members of the community.517 words
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Advertisement935 1937-01-21 14 Glands Made Active and Youthful Vigour Restored In 24’Hours U lowed by renewed tlciUarly Kratlfyliis P *t« era BlMd, “Xi Brain, «nd EjdurMMBettor Than Bland Opwationa. VMV Thinks to the discovery of an Amer- Shrunken bodies sorely Iran Doctor It la now possible for those need the established syg whS935 words
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Article, Illustration534 1937-01-21 15 Two Types Of Penalty Suggested ENGLISH LEAGUE AUTHORITIES’ SEGRET CAMPAIGN London, Jan. 13. A CAMPAIGN lor dealing with clubs and players guilty of foul play on the football field is being prepared secretly by the League authorities, now gravely perturbed by the number of534 words
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Article373 1937-01-21 15 "Absurd To Have Two Championships London, Jan. 13. Among the army of influenza victims is the billiards veteran. Melbourne Inman, 1 but a temperature did not prevent the old champion from sending me a few observations on the subject of the next world championship, writes Geoffrey373 words
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Article, Illustration310 1937-01-21 15 Both Endeavours To Cross Atlantic CHALLENGER GETTING INTO TRIM Gosport. Jan 13. The America's Cup challenger. Endeavour 11. is being prepared here for her Atlantic crossing, which will commence at the end of May. Contrary to expectations, the craft will not have any preliminary trials in_Solent waters. Mr.310 words
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Article236 1937-01-21 15 ‘RUBBER’ FOR BRITAIN London, Jan. 8. BRITISH Universities accomplished no mean performance in defeating the German Universities yesterday at soccer ty scoring the only goal of the match at Wembley Stadium. This was- the first fixture of its kind in this countiy. though two previous236 words
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Article109 1937-01-21 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Jan. 19. Mr. K. Vythilingam, for some years Malaya's champion athlete, will be married at Seremban on Saturday to Miss Parvathiammal. daughter of Mr. W.R. Muttusamypillay an old resident of Negri and of Mrs. Muttusamypillay. Mr. M.J. Hayward M.C.S., Seremban magistrate, is expected109 words
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Advertisement182 1937-01-21 15 0 I X I What have Circles to do with Whisky? The two diagrams above," said Johnnie Walker, explain very simply one difference 111 between good and poor whisky. Good whisky is round and smooth and, as a blender I 111 I would say, has no ‘rough edges.’ If you182 words
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Article357 1937-01-21 16 Strong London, Jan. 20. The Stock Exchange was strong, but rubber and tin «•ere quiet. Yesterday Rise or Fall Can. 5 1944-64 116% w—diny 4 p c., 1960-90 115% War Loan. 3% P-c 105% Cam. Un. Ass. (Units) 1014 Prudential “A" 37% Royal Asset. (10s. pd.) 9%357 words
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Article132 1937-01-21 16 London, Jan. 20. RUBBER: Firmer. Spot 10 5; 16 buyers 10 sellers. April}June io 5 16 buyers 10% sellers. July j Sept. 10 3 16 buyers 10% sellers. OctJDec. 10% buyers 10 3 16 sellers. New York: 21.05 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 30,962 torrs Liverpool 43,697132 words
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Article232 1937-01-21 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations a, MEbSKb. AttNNtaJn Co.» Um. TIN; Buyers Sellers Am pat 5|3 5 i 6 Asam Kumbang 33[9 34 0 Ayer Weng 1.80 1.87 Vi Batu Selangor 1.47 J 1-50 Hong Fatt 1-51 155 Jelapang 28|- 29jJelebu 1-31 135 Kpg Kamunting 10[3 10[9232 words
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Article132 1937-01-21 16 un Previously Latest. Paris 165 964 105% New York 4.90 5<16 4.90 13 16 Montreal 4.91% 4.91% Brussels 29.12% 29 12% Geneva 21.38% 21 38% Amsterdam 8.96% 8 96% Milan 93 9 16 93 9 32 Berlin 12.20 12 20 Stockholm 19.39% 19.39% Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 3sk> jpg©132 words
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Article114 1937-01-21 16 ON»— London—(Spot) London— (3 month») Singapore Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.-—(Sur.dried) BLACK PEPPER SUBBER London New York Singapore— Spot FebJMar. April/June JulyjSept tapioca Fair Seed Medium RIOT Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 White No. 1 White No. 2 White No 3 Loe» 1 Rice Parboiled No. 1 White114 words
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Article162 1937-01-21 16 LEAN CO. TODAY 8 OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Buyers Seller» A. Wengs 1.77 J 1.85 B. Selangors 1.47£ 1.52 J Hong Fatts 1.48 1.54 Johans 31 34 Jelapangs 27[3 28|Katus 23|3 24j0 K. Kampare 16|3 16|10K. Lumpurs 21|- 22|Kuchais 1.70 1.75 cc Lukuts 135 1.40 Mambaus 95 1.02% Nawng Pets 92%162 words
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Article206 1937-01-21 16 Banka Billiton And Singkep Amsterdam, Jan. 4. A Bill bas been introduced into the People s C.uncil of the Netherlands Indies for the purpose of authorising the Minister for the Colonies to Lrm on behalf of the Netherlands Indian Government a tin company in conjunction with the206 words
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Article187 1937-01-21 16 Sequel To Stabbing At Batu Caves (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 20 Sentence of five years’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by Mr. Justice Cussen at the Selangor Assizes today, on a Tamil named Vythilingam, who was found guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to187 words
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Article194 1937-01-21 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.45 150 Hong Fatt 1.50 1.55 Jelebu 1.30 1.35 Kuchai 1.60 1.65 ex Lukut 135 1.40 Nawng Pet 95 1.00 North Taiping 92 94 Rahman Hyd. 1.40 1.45 Raub Gold 7.00 7,20 Rantau Ordy. 1.47} 1.52} Rantau Pref. 1.50 1.55 Sungei Luas194 words
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Article160 1937-01-21 16 .—Reuter. Huge Surplus Of Exports Over Imports Berlin. January 20. Germany's foreign trade in 1936 ended with a surplus of 550.000.000 marks of exports over imports which is five times more favourable than the balance in 1935. Exports increased by 500.000.000 marks to 4.768,000.000 while imports rose.—Reuter. - 160 words
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Advertisement379 1937-01-21 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (Incorporated in th* S.S.) SUCCESSORS to THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED, THE HO HONG BANK, UMI’fED, THE O^TERSEA-CHINESE BANK. LIMITED. CAPITAL hfad offict. crre’A 0 CHIH.IA STREET. SINGAPORE PENANG BRANCH Nos: 28 *4 30. Beach Telegraphic Address “OVERSEA OTHER BRANCHES: Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Batu yjambl,379 words
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Advertisement546 1937-01-21 16 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England; Capital Authorised £3,000,0er Capital Subscribed 1.800.0« Reserve Fund and Rest £1.247 sgr Capital Paid Up £lO5O 0« BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cairncatto. I Sir Charles Alexander Innee K C.S C-l£ Sir Thomas Smith. Kt, IJ. M. Ryrie,546 words
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