Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 January 1937
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Title Section20 1937-01-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No- 22. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article304 1937-01-27 1 Fatal Fall From Bedroom FUNERAL AT BID A DARI (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Jan. 27. The funeral took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon of Mr. Stan- 1 ley B. Clayton. well-known in Penang. 1 who succumbed to injuries earlier in the Jay as304 words
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Article312 1937-01-27 1 UPWARD TREND IN INDUSTRY TRADE MIDLAND BANK CHAIRMAN'S CONFIDENT VIEW I London, Jan. 26. “It seems unlikely that we have yet reached the stage at which the upward' trend in industry and trade can be halted,’’ I .said the Rt. Hon. Reginald McKenna, ■Chairman of the Midland Bank at the312 words
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372 1937-01-27 1 Chronic Shortage Of Drinking Water LOWER MISSISSIPPI LEVEE THREATENED Washington, Jan. 26. CHRONIC shortage of drinking water and the appalling sanitary conditions in the flood area are arousing grave fears of serious epidemics. It is known that 132 are dead, but the total is372 words
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Article187 1937-01-27 1 Vote Of Censure Moved London, Jan. 26. In the Commons this afternoon a vote of censure was moved by the Labour Opposition in connection with the dismissal of the dockyard workers on the* ground that the men had been dismissed without being informed of the offence of187 words
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Article77 1937-01-27 1 London, Jan. 25. Duty to the mount of £640.440 has been paid in respect of the £1.519 717 estate of he ’ate Lord Joicey. chariman of large colliery and allied undertakings in Durv?m. Ijord Joicey who was Liberal member f Parliament Wore being raised to77 words
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Article21 1937-01-27 1 P. O. CARTHAGE The P. and O. Carthage is sailing at 1 p.m. tomorrow from Penang for Singapore, China and Japan.21 words
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Article205 1937-01-27 1 —Reuter. TONIC EFFECT ON MARKET London, Jan. 26. The International Rubber Meeting has fixed an exportable quota for the third quarter of 85 per cent A communique issued by the Committee reaffirmed their desire to maintain at all times a supply of rubber adequate for consumers’.—Reuter. - 205 words
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Article151 1937-01-27 1 Mincing Lane And Decision (From Our Own Correspondent) London Jan. 27. Anticipating an early rise of lid. to a shilling. Mincing Lane interprets the rubber decision as indicating thTt the Committee recognises estates’ inability to obtain labour ‘o relieve the current shortage of spot rubber, but151 words
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Article, Illustration32 1937-01-27 1 tfr. John Hunter, the vetern Selangor and Pahang planter, icho arrived from England by the J utlandia” yesterday a visit to Malaya. He left for Kuala Lumpur last night.32 words
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430 1937-01-27 1 GERMAN ENGINEER’S HELP ENLISTED Moscow. Jan. 27. Sensational evidence was given in the mass trial by the German engineer, Alexander Stein, who had been employed as a specialist in the Kusbass coal mines. He stated that German engineers tried to enlist him in wrecking and430 words
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Article120 1937-01-27 1 —Reuter. Mr. A. Sloan Refuses To Meet Union Leaders Washington, Jan. 27. OWING to the refusal' of Mr. Alfred Sloan, the president of the General Motors Corporation, to accept the invitation of Miss Perkins to confer with the Motor Car Union strike leaders at Washington—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article33 1937-01-27 1 Vatican City, Jan. 26. His Holiness the Pope seemed more ?heerful this evening. Vatican City, Jan. 27. The Pope's health continues to show improvement and his heart is much stronger.33 words
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Article36 1937-01-27 1 in the coal mines at Chuquicamata. British Wireless. Santia Gode, Chile. Sixty were killed and 100 injured when two wagons containing powder exploded in the coal mines at Chuquicamata. British Wireless.in the coal mines at Chuquicamata. British Wireless. - 36 words
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47 1937-01-27 1 —British Wireless. Two Good Neighbours Washington, Jan- 26. ‘‘Two good neighbours chatting over the back fence,” was the description by knowledgable quarters of the talks between President Roosevelt and Mr. Walter Runciman. the President of the British Board of Trade. —British Wireless.—British Wireless. - 47 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-27 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772.12 words
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Advertisement85 1937-01-27 1 IF YOU DON’T WASTE YOU SAVE 25% PETROL 25% OIL BY USING nWEIRICH” MOTOR TABLETS i Distributors: CHOP TAN BOON PENG, 224. Beach Street, Penang. SOMETHING Zl// ih/ > 1! py) < I w/ //S'' sI f Z zd* x abouF We too, feel some considerable satisfaction in being able85 words
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Article354 1937-01-27 2 “People Slow of Comprehension Milan. yHE “Popolo d’ltalia,” which is the personal property of the Mussolini family, devotes a long article to what is termed “British stupidity and malevolence.’* The article is in the form of a review of a book written by a certain Antonio354 words
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Article389 1937-01-27 2 HOW TO SAFEGUARD DEMOCRACY Paris. A speech made here last week by Mr. Attlee caused considerable comment, as he was reported to have made a plea for “sharing the Empire,” and have referred to tlio Empire as one of the “toys” wnich must be given389 words
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Article324 1937-01-27 2 Work Before British Mission Cairo. Major-General Marshall-Cornwall and Lieutenant-Colonel Oxley, who form the nucleus of the British Military Mission to the Egyptian Army, have arrived here. They find a situation which gives them plenty of scope. The Egyptian Government are prepared for a large expansion of the324 words
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Article217 1937-01-27 2 New Powers Of Police Berlin. Jan. 17. It is learned that the new police regulations in Danzig are not so harmless as the announcement issued by the Senate last week appeared to indicate. In the process of “bringing the regulations into harmony with local and modern217 words
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Article58 1937-01-27 2 Federal Guarantees Ottawa. The Finance Minister, Mr. Dunning, is calling the Premier of Manitoba into consultation on a plan to reconvert and consolidate the provincial debt with Federal guarantees. Similar action will follow for Saskatchewan, but Alberta, having failed to cooperate, will be left to pursue58 words
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Article322 1937-01-27 2 SOUTH AFRICA PRIVY COUNCIL EFFORT TO REMOVE RIGHT OF APPEAL Cape Town. Mr. C.R. Swart, a Malamite Nation'ist, moved in the House of Assembly last week the second reading of a private bill providing for the abolition of the right of appeal to the Privy Council. He maintained that the322 words
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Article143 1937-01-27 2 With officers and crews for the seven new destroyers now being built in Italy, for Siamese Navy, the Siam Government yacht Angthong arrived at Singapore from Bangkok on Sunday, and continued her voyage to Italy today. Formerly the Siamese Royal yacht Maha Chakkri. the Angthong, is143 words
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Advertisement933 1937-01-27 2 notices Head Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang AAllPhone 1477 14.8 with Automobile Association extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Of MQIOyO (Perak Branch) Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. FREE CINEMA DISPLAY OF Phone 5471. Tel Times “THIS MOTORING” FILM Singapore. Members are advised that the manageK tala Lumpur Office ment of the933 words
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Advertisement17 1937-01-27 2 OWILTINE TONICFOOp,BEVERAGE, JUST ARRIVED CHARLIE KUNZ LATEST No. 23 CHARLIE U’f KUNZ’S PIANO MEDLEYS ONLY ON REX17 words
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Advertisement329 1937-01-27 2 ii* I EVERY WIFE KNEW I WHAT EVERY WIDOW KNOWS EVERY HUSBAND WOULD BE I INSURED I a MB ir.ps\ ir PENANG HILL RAILWAY Delightful days will be yours if you visit Penang Hill. Excursion tickets are cheap. TIME TABLE UP TRAINS. MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: 6.30 a.m. to 8.00 a.zn.329 words
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Advertisement1162 1937-01-27 3 BARGAINS DURING THIRD WEEK AMAZING Tj jLI IT cm 11 fl LI r personal™ —BARGAINsjUUni I, CHUJHT SHOPPING PAYS FOR THIS WEEK EVERY DEPARTMENT —J THROUGHOUT THE STORE HAVE BEEN X 2 l A L T" DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THE STORE COMBED AND ALL STOCKS POSSIBLE 1L ARE HUNDREDS OF ODDMENTS1,162 words
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Article296 1937-01-27 4 MODERN ROMEO JULIET TRAGEDY BOY LOVER SET i t FREE Paris, Jan. 15. A jury listened here today to the tra- I jjedy of a modern Romeo and Juliet—and I Acquitted the boy lover of murder. Mere is the story they heard: Albert Marchal was 20 years old and a296 words
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Article280 1937-01-27 4 Member Orders New Tiger Moth Flying times fire low in December owing to the illness of the instructor and ground nogine.er during the first ten days, states Uie Perak Flying Club December report. Mr. H. Huntsman, vice-president of the Club, and Mrs. Huntsman returned from irave.280 words
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Article1371 1937-01-27 4 60th TRIP HOME Mr. F. J. Bryant, the doyen of the Malayan Bar, who recently returned from Home, leaves again for England about the middle part of April in order to be present at the King’s Coronation in London on Mey 12. Mr. Bryant will sail as1,371 words
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Article204 1937-01-27 4 Woman’s Amazing Story Living in a quiet London suburb, is a woman who, when a girl of six, was carried off and worshipped as a goddess by savages. Today, at the age of 71, she is still in regular correspondence with heads of204 words
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Article231 1937-01-27 4 New York. Miss Kay Ross Macculloch. pretty American society girl, is not going to marry handsome 34-year-old Prince Halim of E gypt, cousin of King Farouk, whether hit family are for or against the match. She was frankly amazed whe n she was informed in New231 words
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Advertisement217 1937-01-27 4 MADE IN NINE delicious flavours 91 Li kl fl USE CHIVERS JELLY CRYSTALS This is the ideal dish to put colour and sparkle into ordinary everyday menus. And of course everybody likes Chivers Jellies they’re so cool and refreshing—more than that they are a definite aid to digestion. Chivers Jellies217 words
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512 1937-01-27 5 To Be Fixed. By Act Of Parliament KING'S TAX GIF! TO THE NA 7 lON ING George will soon send, through the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the customary message to Parliament: Offering to the nation the revenues from the Crown lands;512 words
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Article208 1937-01-27 5 She Now Claims £150,000 Warsaw. Before a crowded court here, a stillbeautiful woman who was legally Tsarina of Russia fo; one day, began an action against the Polish Government. I lie one-daj Tsarina” is the widow of the Archduke Michael Alexandrovitch. brother of Tsar Nicholas 11.208 words
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Article234 1937-01-27 5 BRIDE FROM MILAN BUSINESS FAMILY Rome, Jan. 18. The approaching marriage of Vittorio Mussolini, the Duce’s eldest son. is announced in this morning's "Popolo d’ltalia.” the Milan paper which belongs to the family. The wedding will take place in Rome on Feb. 6. Vittorio’s fiancee is234 words
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Article184 1937-01-27 5 Writing Husband's Life Lady Collins, the widow of Sir Godfrey Collins, the late Secretary of State for Scotland, is to travel into the heart of the Sahara Deseit to write her husband’s life story. She is at present on the Riviera. She will leave184 words
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Article359 1937-01-27 5 “Official Arson” Story Denied RPHE suggestion that the Crystal Palace was burned down as an air raid precaution, made by Lord Ponsonby in an article in the current issue of “Peace News,” was emphatically denied by Sir Henry Buckland, general manager of the Palace. The article stated:359 words
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Article31 1937-01-27 5 Delhi. Jan. 15. Colonel C.G. Lewis, a Director of the Survey of India, has been selected for the appointment of Surveyor-General in succession to Brigadier H.J. Couchman.31 words
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Article, Illustration566 1937-01-27 5 Battle That Won Empire Unity THREE thousand people cheered Sir Austen Chamberlain last week when, addressing a public meeting in Glasgow in commemoration of the centenary of his father’s birth, he spoke of the changes his father had wrought for the unity of the Empire. He recalled566 words
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Advertisement286 1937-01-27 5 11 YEARS WITH DUODENALULCER Maclean Brand Stomach Powder Worked Wonders .Every sufferer from stomach trouble knows that although his condition may not be very serious yet, it will soon get beyond his control if neglected. Apathy and neglect have landed many a stomach sufferer wii y gastric and duodenal ulcer286 words
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Article192 1937-01-27 6 AIK MAIL A mail for Australia. New Zealand, Java and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Singapore-Australia air mail service will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra vi«j Singapore and thence by K.L.M. service will close at 7.30 p.m.192 words
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667 1937-01-27 6 Elaborate Plans In Manoeuvres (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Jan. 25. Racing at 32 knots across the Indian Ocean H.M. cruisers Norfolk and Emerald of the East Indies Squadron may come to the assistance of Singapore if the naval > fortress is in danger667 words
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Article52 1937-01-27 6 —British Wireless. Grade Fields To Get "Highest Salary" Hollywood, Jan. 26. Miss Gracie Fields has signed a contract for what is stated to the highest salary paid to any woman star throughout the world. She is to receive £200,000 for four films, according to the Fox—British Wireless. - 52 words
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Article34 1937-01-27 6 .—8.0. W. Moscow*, Jan. 26. Despite the judge’s warning M. Karl Radek persisted in mentioning the names of foreign diplomats and only desisted when the judge threatened to adjourn the Court..—8.0. W. - 34 words
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Advertisement120 1937-01-27 6 I YOUR HOME LYPENE KEEPS YOUR HOUSE CLEAN H EASILY AND CHEAPLY Lrp ctaaUti caeaetfam. It» twice a* Kraag Carbolic acid, and is a aafet raw cfcararrfhr doches,floors, drains, kennd», stables, latrines, etc. lea to *P oontcnt produce* a luauriant lather which remores < hrt grease from the sur|aaH|i faces120 words
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Miscellaneous180 1937-01-27 6 TONIGHT Dancing from 9 p.m. to Midnight 1 4 Coupons for $1.00; for ’w. g iTSwF Dance to the Excellent Music Louis Lim’s Hot Jazz Orchestra. WATCH FOR OUR SPECTACULAR ADVERTISEMENT BALL AND "A NIGHT IN HAWAII" SPECI AL COSTUMES AND MUSIC ARE BEING PREPARED FOR THESE SPECIAL NIGHTS ELYSEE180 words
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Miscellaneous283 1937-01-27 6 Tremendous Success! Every Show Packed Out Since Opening Night! WINDSOR ROYAL 5.45 TONIGHT 9.00 6.30 NIGHTLY 9.30 A GRAND THAIPUSAM ATTRACTION Special Matinee Tomorrow The Latest, Super Magnificent TAMIL TALKIE at 2.45 p.m. An Entirely Brand New. First Run Pieture A gupER TAMJL TAU£IE Two Great Stars Together S. D.283 words
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Article266 1937-01-27 7 Conflicting Evidence Anticipated At Inquiry THREE VERDICTS OPEN TO JURY v Conflicting evidence is anticipated at the nquest begun yeste. day by the Singapore 'oroner, into the death of Mr. Edmund 'obn Venables. European warder at the .< w Changi prison, who was killed when a266 words
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Article66 1937-01-27 7 Workmen excavating at Elgin Cathedral iave discovered about three feet benea h the surface a magnificent piece of sculpture, supposed to be the effigy of one of the early restorers of the building Bishop Barr. The effigy is six feet four inches ugh and only slightly damaged.66 words
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1017 1937-01-27 7 Bruno Lessing Impressed By Thaipusam Scenes TALKS OF ABDICATION, 1 HE EAST, AND RANDOLPH HEARST “It’s so bewildering,” exclaimed Mr. Rudolph Block, well-known American journalist, as he looked at the mass of humanity seething round him at the Chettiar Temple, Waterfall Road, Penang, yesterday1,017 words
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Article197 1937-01-27 7 Worth Only About £2 A Cabinet thought by its owner, Mrs. Kathleen Maude Clark, of Rest Harrow, Bovey Tracey, Devon, to be a Louis XIV. production worth £ll,OOO, has been valued by an expert at only about £2. When Mrs. Clark died in October, at the age of197 words
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Article289 1937-01-27 7 PLANS OF B. M. B. C. STATION March 1. has been fixed as the date for the opening by the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas of the new radio station of the British Malaya Broadcasting Corporation, ZHL. The present skeleton broadcasts of an hou; a day289 words
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Advertisement180 1937-01-27 7 CeP6A FABRICS < for f SUMMER FROCKS JI" Jr description of RANGES Av%v fei Hoyparelle, Potter's Crepesa, Tensera. Zig-Zag. Grafton's Chiffonelle. Potter's Voile. Cloquelle. Potter's Chicota. Treetop, Kydsjoy. Rayvale. Cordova. Dorina. 1 Potter's Fabruff, Grafton's Shangoo. Grafton's Pimpernella. Grafton's Lavenelle. Satin Beaute. w Every type of printed and dyed textile180 words
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Article624 1937-01-27 8 FOLLOWING a decision made some time ago, the Colonial Secretary has lost no time in drawing the attention of all clubs associations, and societies, in the Colony to the new section of the Stamp Ordinance under which a duty of five per cent, is payable on624 words
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Article121 1937-01-27 8 Forced Landing In Kampong From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 26. k Malaya's “Amy Johnson.” Miss Wong Siew Wan who is wellknown for her crosscountry flights over the Peninsula, wes involved in a forced landing this morning. Flying a Kuala Lumpur Flying Club 'plane, Miss Wong121 words
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Article147 1937-01-27 8 .—Reuter. King’s Recommendation London. Jan. 27. Mr. Baldwin, in the House of Commons, read a message from the King recommending a permanent regency institution to cover any possible incapacity of the sovereign. the accession of a sovereign during infancy, or the absence of the sovereign abroad. The.—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article69 1937-01-27 8 No Signs Of Abating London, Jan. 26. The floods in the Thames valley are widespread and show no signs yet of abating It is only i»i the lower reaches that such inconvenience has been caused. Although more extensive than for many years past, flooding hi most cases69 words
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Article688 1937-01-27 8 Ip oh Pe rsonaliti es—L ieut .-Col. Hornidge and. Colonel PanTwo Well-known Sportsmen A pleasant function took place a few days ago at Ipoh when Lieut.-Colonel G.M.P. Hornidge, 0.8. E., M.C., V.D. was entertained to an “At Home” by the Chinese miners of Perak in honour of688 words
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Article95 1937-01-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 26. Mr Arthur Newark, instructor to the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club, was involved in a motor car accident early this morning. He was driving his car from Circular Road in the direction of Ampang Road when there95 words
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Article81 1937-01-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 26. Fines totalling $3OO in default one year’s rigorous imprisonment were imposed by Mr. C. H. Dakers in the Kuala Lumpur police court today on a Chinese Wong Fook who pleaded guilty to stealing bicycles on six different occasions81 words
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139 1937-01-27 8 Mr. John Hunter, the veteran Selangor and Pahang planter, returned to Malay» on a, visit by the “Jutlandia” yesterday. He left Penang for Kuala Lumpur last night. Mr Hunter was u well-known sportsman having represented Selangor in Malaya Cup rugby matches. Sir Ralph Paget also arrived139 words
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Article41 1937-01-27 8 BOW. Medrid, Jan. 26. Heavy artillery fire, the heaviest since the beginning of the siege, blasted the centre of most suburban districts of Mac*» rid. Six-inch shells fell in the centre of the city causing considerable damage.-**BOW. - 41 words
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Advertisement35 1937-01-27 8 EVERYBODY'S FAVOURITE Far ANY OCCASION |aoß ESb fe-’ n Fra Anae at THE FAMOUS HBM DENIS MOUNIE CO.. OOONAQ EatabUahed In IMA. < Sole Affeate Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd. Fawang, 4 Mmtnpara, Ipoft A Kanin I35 words
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904 1937-01-27 9 Alleged Preach Of Contract (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 26. A $4,000 claim against a Kuala Lumpur barrister was made in the Supreme Court by Mr. C. J. Baker, proprietor of the exchange* and share brokerage firm of Baker, Morgan and Co., Loke904 words
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Article91 1937-01-27 9 British Radio. Irish Free State’s Claim London. Jan. 25. Asked whether the claim of the Government of the Irish Free State to be a republic as regarded internal affairs and a Dominion as regarded external affairs was recognised by His Majesty's Government in the UnitedBritish Radio. - 91 words
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Article75 1937-01-27 9 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 26. Three Cornish miners who had been trapped for 49 hours over 300 feet below the surface in Wheal Reeth Tin Mine, near Penzance, reached safety last night after a comrade had risked his life by swimming under water to the shaft in which—British Wireless. - 75 words
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Article, Illustration51 1937-01-27 9 “Bruno Lessing,” the well-known American journalist. Picture taken at the Chettiar Temple, Waterfall Road, Penang, yesterday, after Mr. Rudolph Block (“Bruno Lessing's” real name) had been garlanded inside the Temple. Mr. Block was bewildered by the colourful scenes at the Temple and its precincts Full story on page51 words
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Article88 1937-01-27 9 INSPECTING -COMPANY'S SERVICE The Asiatic Petroleum Company took delivery of its first plane, D.H. 90 “Dragonfly” VR-STX. yesterday. The plane, which is to be used for inspecting the Company’s service throughout Malaya, Siam and the Dutch East Indies, arrived in Penang yesterday from London piloted by88 words
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Article291 1937-01-27 9 British Radio. Proposed Extension Of Act London. Jan. 25. Moving the second reading of the Empire Settlement Bill the Dominions Secretary. Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, said the movement of recovery’ had been maintained so well in the Dominions that they ventured to hope the time was not far distantBritish Radio. - 291 words
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Article112 1937-01-27 9 Mr. Runciman's View London, Jan 26 The President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman who, during his private visit to the United States, has been staying at White House with President Roosevelt in an interview with the Press yesterday. said that the conversations he had had112 words
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339 1937-01-27 9 Mr. lunzo Sato Interviewed (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Jan. 26. THINK General Kazushige R Ugaki, who has been commanded by the Emperor of Japan to form a new Cabinet following the resignation of the Hi rota Cabinet, will be strong enough to prevent the339 words
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Article354 1937-01-27 9 Latest Illuminating System Employed (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Jan. 26. The very* latest and up-to-date lighting ystem has been employed by Mr. A. E Weetton of Taiping in his design for illuminating the King George V. Silver Jubilee Memorial. Many of our readers will recall that354 words
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21 1937-01-27 9 London, Jan 26. Mr. Baldwin has agreed to reconsider Sir Hubert Gough's war-time services.21 words
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Article33 1937-01-27 9 Reuter. Brussels. Jan. 26. The Belgian air liner returning from Belgian Congo to Brussels crashed neai Oran. All the occupants, eight passengers and a crew of four were killed. Reuter.. Reuter. - 33 words
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Article13 1937-01-27 9 The Nara-Hoe boxing promotion has been postponed to Friday. Jan. 29.13 words
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Advertisement33 1937-01-27 9 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. 0 TONIGHT TOMORROW DINNER DANCE SATURDAY. 30th JANUARY Extension to 1 am. DINNER DANCE CABARET with THE FOUR LASALLES Sensational Roller Skaters WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL33 words
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Advertisement367 1937-01-27 9 HE DARE NOT MOVE ■> IN BED V, Nights were Torture through Lumbago Only those who have suffered from lumbego know how excruciattqgty painful it can be. And when they discover a remedy for this complaint, they are anxious to paa» on the good news to other sGJterers. Let this367 words
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Article766 1937-01-27 10 OFFER TO UNITED KINGDOM Mr. Walter Nash, Minister of Finance for New Zealand, addressed a meeting at the London Chamber of Commerce recently ©n trade with that Dominion. He gave an outline of the trade policy of his Government, including the system of guaranteed prices for766 words
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Article567 1937-01-27 10 But “Regimentation” Of Prices Undesirable (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Jan. 18. WHILE the excellent statistical position of the mining industry continues to assure Tin of a firm market and steady prices in London, no advance in quotations likely while the U.S. automobile factory strikes continue.567 words
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Article305 1937-01-27 10 U.S. CONSUMPTION UP 76.400 TONS IN 1936 Lpndon, Jan. 16. The Mincing Lane raw rubber market was turner us a result of the somewhat nore favourable news on the American .abour situation. Some trade buying, reinforced by speculative support, brought about gradual advance in prices, and,305 words
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Article365 1937-01-27 10 Final Dividend of 7°/ /o The direc ors’ report and statement of accounts fur the year ended Oct. 31, 1936 .vill be presented at the 3nnual general meeting of shareholders of Lunas Rubber Estates. Ltd.. The meeting will be held a the registered offices of the Compan365 words
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Article428 1937-01-27 10 45% IN ALL TAKEN IN TAXATION Amsterdam. The International Association for Rubber Culture in the Netherlands Indies, of Amsterdam, has forwarded an urgent request to the Dutch Colonial Minister to abolish, or at any rate materially reduce the fiscal export duty on estate rubber.428 words
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Article192 1937-01-27 10 NET BALANCE £60.300 UP Net profits of the London Nigerian Tin Mines were £60,334 higher at +204,581 for the year o 30th June last. As already anncunced, it is proposed to puy a final dividend of 5 per cent., making 15 per cent, (against 12192 words
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Advertisement112 1937-01-27 10 4 APB 5 WINTER SERVICE K FROM OCTOBER BTH o jLfW-x I \2SXII THURSDAY and SUNDAY i TO BANGKOK AND EUROPE W THURSDAY and MONDAY Wjr TO MEDAN-SINGAPORE-AND JAVA A HOTEL IN BANGKOK? WHY NOT RAJDHANI Managed bv the Roval State Railways at the lei minus. Everv room has a112 words
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Advertisement72 1937-01-27 11 I PRINTING SERVICE Can Your Printer Supply IDEAS COPY LAYOUTS We can —and if you are not getting this service let- us quote for your next orders. Let us show you samples of publicity and general printing that will substantiate our claim that we are well equipped both with staff72 words
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Article225 1937-01-27 12 SHORT ANO MEDIUM WAVELENGTHS “Etherviator” writes in World Radio. "I learn from India that Mr. C.W. Goyder. Chief Engineer of All-India Radio, has announced that the development of the broadcasting service, in the very near future will be the putting into operation of eight stations, four of225 words
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Article882 1937-01-27 12 BUILDERS' TWENTIETH ORDER FROM ONE COMPANY A tanker, which was ordered by the British Tanker Co., Ltd., but is to be taken over on completion by the Admiralty, was launched recently by Messrs. Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson, Ltd., from their Neptune Shipyard. Walker, and named882 words
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Article1490 1937-01-27 12 FOR COMPANY’S ATLANTIC TRADE Forecast Of Type And Machinery That a new Atlantic liner is to be built for Cunard White Star Ltd. by Messrs. Cammell Laird and Co., Ltd., of Birkenhead, was made known recently in the following statement issued by Cunard White Star1,490 words
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Article424 1937-01-27 12 S.S. “MATA HARI” from Singapore via ports. Sails Friday. TOMORROW S.S. "CARTHAGE” from London via ports. Sails same day for Singapore Hong Kong. Shanghai. Kobe Yokohama. S.S. "CHAKSANG” from Calcutta—sails same day for Singapore. Hongkong and Liverpool. FRIDAY, JAN. 29 S.S. "MANTAI MARU” from Japan via Singapore.424 words
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Miscellaneous989 1937-01-27 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. Dance music, f TRANSMISSION 2 6.so—‘World Affairs A talk by Sir Fre- G SH 21 Mc/a (1S 97 m derick Whyte. K.C.5.1., LL.D. 7.05 —The GSG 17.79 Mc/s (26.86 m.) BB989 words
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Miscellaneous293 1937-01-27 12 NIROM Station in Batavia broadcasts on the following wavelengths: 10.50 am—l.so p.m. YDA 3,040 kc a (19 67 m and YDB 11,860 (25.3 m.) 5.50 p.m. to closing YDA 3,040 kc (98 68 m and YDB 9.610 k|c (31.2 m). TODAY P.M. 12 20 Lunch music. 1.10 News bulletin. 1.20293 words
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121 1937-01-27 13 Shipbuilder Suggests Conference Speaking at the launch of the steamer Newton Moore, Major R.N. Thompson, chairman of Messrs. Joseph L. Thompson and Son, Ltd., referred to the difficulty which is being experienced by shipbuilders in obtaining prompt delivery of steel. Delay in obtaining steel, he121 words
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Advertisement233 1937-01-27 13 I P&O british"lndia Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with Hit Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Homewards for Colombo, Aden, Port Said Cutwards from London for China <£ Japan. Marseilles and London. due Peaang 1936 P g 1937 S/S "RANPURA” Jan. 30 •S/S "BANGALORE” Feb.233 words
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Advertisement252 1937-01-27 13 FORTHCOMING SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE Feb. 5 s.s. “J. P. COEN” N.L. 11.000 tons Feb. 12 m.v. “INDRAPOERA” pj, j 2 000 tons Feb. 26 m.v. “MAR NIX VAN ST. ALDEGONDE” N.L 20 000 tons Mar. 5 m.v. “SIBAJAK” y. 13 000 tons Mar. 19 m.v. “CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS” N L 17252 words
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Advertisement573 1937-01-27 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE v«o«ela. LONDON AND OONTINIiNT Leave Due 'to conjunction with Glen Shire Line' Penang London GLENSHIEL London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp Middlesborough Jan 29 Mar i Q MENESTHEUS Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow Feb 5 Mar 3 C. PHILOCTETES London, R’dam, H’burg, Hull573 words
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Advertisement178 1937-01-27 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR T.INW HOLIDAY TRIP TO JAPAN Next eaiUngß from Singapore KASHIMA MARU Feb. 8 Jheap Return Tickets to Hong Kong, Shanghai Japan, available for 2 montha. TO First class Second ehr Hong Kong >137 >lo> Shanghai 189 igy Japan Ports 223178 words
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Miscellaneous563 1937-01-27 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES P B| 1 9.30 Theatrical talk by M. Pierre Seize. 9 40 Colonial market prices, rates of exStation Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- change. 9.50 Concert conducted by M. Henri irg frequencies: Tomasi; Mme. Roger-Miclos (piaLVA 31.83 m. DJQ 19.63 m no); M. Andie Levy (cello). pj Fl563 words
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Article, Illustration1294 1937-01-27 14 Injustice Of The Draw DEP A RTURE Of ME A D From FIRST-CLASS CRICKET NOTHING significant has happened on Australia’s cricket grounds since England’s last wicket fell at Melbourne in the third 'fest match. Nothing that bears an influence on the “rubber” is likely to happen1,294 words
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Article268 1937-01-27 14 BATCH ORDERED BY SINGAPORE TURF CLUB Mr. A. H. Todd, secretary of the Singapore Turf Club, writes to say that the Committee have ordered a batch of 21 thoroughbred New Zealand yearlings. Major G. R. Holden Webb, 0.8. E., is acting as the agent of the Committee268 words
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160 1937-01-27 14 VOLLEY-BALL Negri Sembilan Beaten In Straight Sets «From Our Own Correspondent.) Jan. 26. By defeating Negri Sembilan in three straight sets at the Great World last night the Singapore Chinese volley-ball team captured the championship of the South and earned the right to meet160 words
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Article258 1937-01-27 14 PLAYERS FLOUNDER >N MUD (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 24 A gale, rain and quagmire grounds many teams yesterday. The Wolves among the sufferers. They at least served to draw with Arsenal, but tb/y were tired out and conceded three goals scored by Bastin, (penalty258 words
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Miscellaneous134 1937-01-27 14 AGAIN 20TH CENTURY-FOX SMASHES THROUGH WITH ANOTHER ASTOUNDING MASTERPIECE! Opening Tonight! From the Heart-Break of Love the Glory of Courage W Jhe Sheen’s greatest Cast jYioulds T)rama you’ll JYever forget! Fredric March K Warner Baxter Lionel Barnjmore 4 With JUNE LANG < fewest Sensation) and JI Cast of 1,000 Others134 words
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Article, Illustration1823 1937-01-27 15 Grew From Rival Meetings At Liverpool London, Jan. 17. A reference made to the first Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase run at Mugaiill, about two and a half miles from Aintree in 1837 has led to some confusion of thought relating to the first Grand1,823 words
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Article352 1937-01-27 16 London, Jan. 26. Yesterday Rise or Fail Cob. 5 >t-. 1944-M 115 ft Tending. 4 p.c., 1960-90 114 ft —ft Wm Loan, 3ft p.c. 104 ft —ft Coaa. Un. Ass. (Units) 10? Credential M A 37ft Royal Aasce. (ICa. pd.) -2ft Gt. Western Ord. 62 Can.352 words
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Article127 1937-01-27 16 London. Jan. 26. RUBBER Finn. Spot LOA buyers 10* sellers. April June 102 buyers lOg sellers. July Sept. 10* buyers 10 j sellers. ■Oct. Dec. lOg buyers 10ft sellers. New York: 21.34 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 29.671 tons Liverpool 43,388 tons UOPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £21.5.0.127 words
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Article181 1937-01-27 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today:— TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 5113 si4i Ayer Weng 1.75 1.85 Batu Selangor 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatt 1.50 1-54 Jelebu 1.30 1.35 K. Lanjut 25 0 25 9ex Kuala Kampar 17|1% 17(6 Kuchai 1.60 1.65 Larut181 words
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Article178 1937-01-27 16 LEAN CO. TODAY S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Bayers Sellers Ampats 5 0 5 41 3. Selangors 1.45 1.50 long Fatts 1.48 1.53 Telebus 1.271 1.321 T ohar.s 28 32 Kat us 23 6 24 0 <. Lan juts 24 6 25 6xd Kundangs 9 8 ItfLaruts 15 3 ***** Lukuts178 words
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Article121 1937-01-27 16 MONDAY TODAY London —(Spot) No market £227. 5.0 London —(3 months) No market £227.15.0 Singapore 5112.87’ Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA- (Sur dried) $7.65 $B. lO BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO Sll qq RUBBEE tAJndon 10 .W 10 d New York 20£c(G> 21Jc(G) Singapore- Spot 35c Feb.lMar. 3&gc 352121 words
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Article209 1937-01-27 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.45 1.50 Hong Fatt 1.50 1.55 Jelebu 1.271 1.321 Kucha; 1.571 1.621 Lukut 1.321 1.371 Nawng Pet 95 97J North Tai ping 92 94 Rahman Hyd. 1.371 1.421 Raub Gold 7.00 7.20 Rantau Ordy 1.47*4 1.52T4 Rantau Pref. 1.50 1.55 Sv.ngei Luas209 words
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Article131 1937-01-27 16 London on Previously Latest Pans 105 964 105 5 32 New York 9.90 7 4.90 V, Montreal 4.901 4.901 Brussels 29.1T7 29.101 Geneva 21.47 21.461 Amsterdam 8.951 8.955 Milan 93 93 A Berlin 12.20 12.191 Stockholm 19.39 H 19.3914 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Gslo 19.90 1990 /ienna 26 Prague131 words
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Article158 1937-01-27 16 Impost On Rayon And Textiles Tokyo, Jan. 15. The Finance Ministry has decided to impose a control tax on exports, and a foreign trade statistics tax on exports and imports. The export control tax will be assessable on rayons, rayon mixtures, cotton fabrics, rubber shoes, bicycles158 words
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Article647 1937-01-27 16 Final Dividend Of The eighteenth ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Pudong Syndicate Limited was held at the registered office 50 51, Birch Road, Seremban, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1937. The representative of the secretaries Messrs Mansergh Tayler) having read .he notice convening the meeting and the647 words
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