Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 January 1937
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Title Section20 1937-01-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No- 24. Vol. XCV. FRIDAY. JANUARY 29, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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278 1937-01-29 1 Two Quick Wickets After Lunch CROWD OF 25,000 Bradman took the first round in the battle of the fourth Test it Adelaide<this morning when he won the toss and sent his men to bat on an easy wicket. After Fingleton had been run278 words
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Article97 1937-01-29 1 AMOY LANE MURDER CASE Sentence of death was passed by Mr. Justice Gordon Smith in the Penang Assize Court this morning on a Chinese “kepala,” Chuah Weng Chip, who was found guilty by the"*pecial jury of killing a compatriot. Ng Aik Gnoh, in December last year97 words
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Article74 1937-01-29 1 Play With A Penang Background The Sunday Gazette will contain many special features this week, including an amusing play written in the Shakespearean manner. The scene of the play is Penang, and the ‘plot’ is a local and topical one. The usual popular features, including film and gramophone74 words
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Article137 1937-01-29 1 Kampar Zinc Workers Demands Met From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 29. News was received yesterday that an amicable settlement has been reached in the dispute between zinc utensil makers in Kampar and their employers. Following the attitude of their fellow workers in Ipoh, the zinc utensil137 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-01-29 1 Ex-Lieut. Norman Baillie-Stewart after his release from Maidstone Prison. He was sentenced to five years’ penal servitude for betraying secrets to a foreign F^ wer28 words
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Article597 1937-01-29 1 MR. HANDS TO TAKE UP MATTER IN LONDON (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 28. MR. JOHN HANDS, the treasurer of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Committee, confessed to the Pinang Gazette representative, after reading the Reuter cable today. that he had been instrumental in taking—Editor. ] - 597 words
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Article280 1937-01-29 1 A CITY OF LIGHTS FLAGS Penang’s Coronation Plans A city of lights by night, fireworks display, bonfires on the Hill, and during the day, a city of flags, gaily coloured decorations, with sports, a sea pageant, and procession that will be Penang on May 12, when Penang will celebrate the280 words
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Article58 1937-01-29 1 To Be Opened On Saturdays Until 6 p.m. The committee of the Penang Library have decided to keep the Library open on Saturdays until 6.00 p.m. The change will come into effect on Feb 6. and will continue for a trial period of three months. At present the58 words
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Article266 1937-01-29 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Jan. 21. Miss Betty Watson, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Reginald G. Watson, a former British Resident of Perak, and of Mrs Watson of Bickenhall Mansions. W.l, is to marry Mr. Herbert Payne, of Rangoon youngest son of the late Mr.266 words
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Advertisement12 1937-01-29 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG. Telephone New 772.12 words
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Advertisement22 1937-01-29 1 IPOH RACES The full programme for the Ipoh races tomorrow, with scratchings and order of running, will be found on page 14.22 words
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Advertisement89 1937-01-29 1 IF YOU DON’T WASTE YOU SAVE 25% PETROL 25% OIL BY USING "MEIRICFF MOTOR TABLETS Distributors: CHOP TAN BOON PENQ, 224, Beach Street, Penang, Ef y&ar Choice of W CHEESE OiSjU JI You will be sure to find your favourite cheese at the COLD STORAGE Or perhaps you are looking89 words
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3256 1937-01-29 2 Sir F. Leith-Ross’ Optimism Of China’s Great Future OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRADE SIR Frederick Leith-Ross was the guest at the Royal Empire Society’s trade luncheon on Nov. 24. Sir Archibald Weigali, K.C.M.G., chairman of council, presided. Introducing Sir Frederick, the chairman said “In our3,256 words
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Advertisement488 1937-01-29 2 SmA Office 12, Bishop Street. Penang Phone 1477 14'. 8 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. ti JWtfVww Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London E.C.4 Phone Central 3608—3689 Tel Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Penang488 words
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157 1937-01-29 3 Mississippi Valley Threatened NEARLY 1,000,000 PEOPLE HOMELESS New York. Jan. 28. THE flood waters are beginning to fall in Louisville, Kentucky for the first time this week as the bulk of the river is sweeping toward Mississippi Valley where) the War Department has completed preparationscent of the nation’s window glass.—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article67 1937-01-29 3 a mo uuiniy dir British Wireless. Family In Flood Area London, Jan. 28. Mr. R.W. Bingham. United States Ambassador in London, left London this afternoon for New York en route for his home near Louisville, Kentucky where disastrous floods have created a situation of great gravity.a mo uuiniy dir British Wireless. - 67 words
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Article84 1937-01-29 3 British Wireless. London. aJn. 28. The money value of retail trade in sales reported for December was 5.5 per cent, higher in 1936 than in 1935. All districts shared in the advance. The sales of food and perishables were 7.2 per cent, greater, while those of otherBritish Wireless. - 84 words
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Article54 1937-01-29 3 ciivountenng —British Wireless. London. Jan. 28. The Thames floods are generally subsiding although a strong north-easterly gale is blowing upstream coupled with heavy tides caused by temporary extensions in fiome areas. A bitter wind is being experenced throughout Britain and in the Channel where traffic is encounteringciivountenng —British Wireless. - 54 words
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Article40 1937-01-29 3 London area.—British Wireless. Scheme For Formation Approved London. Jan. 28. A scheme for the formation of anti-air-craft units or sub-units from players ano supporters of football clubs has been approved by football league clubs in theLondon area.—British Wireless. - 40 words
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Article204 1937-01-29 3 Original Scheme Modified (From Our Own Correspondent! Seremban, Jan. 27 “I do not know which scheme it was. but it went decidely wrong. It took me 25 minutes, with the help of four stalwart planters, to get my car out when the game was over”, said204 words
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Article10 1937-01-29 3 —Reuter. MR. VAN DER VELDE RESIGNS. —Reuter. - 10 words
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Article45 1937-01-29 3 Reuter. Brussels. Jan. 27. Mr. Van Der Velde has resigned from the Cabinet, but as none of the other Labour ministers seem to be inclined to follow their leader’s example the life of the Government is not menaced at present.—Reuter. - 45 words
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Article219 1937-01-29 3 —British Wireless. SPANISH QUESTION STILL UNSETTLED All outstanding questions on the Agenda of the Council of the League of Nations, with the exception of those affecting Spain, were settled today before the public session adjourned. The most important problems had reference to the future of Sanjak, of—British Wireless. - 219 words
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Article54 1937-01-29 3 —British Wireless. London, Jan. 28. After a cold drive from the North, all the Monte Carlo motor rally competitors who started from John O’Groats and from Doncaster, numbering 16 reached Folkestone early today safely and later crossed to Boulogne in a north-easterly storm. Three women are—British Wireless. - 54 words
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Article44 1937-01-29 3 —Reuter. NAVAL BASE TURNED INTO HOSPITAL Colombo, Jan 28. The Trincomalee Naval Base has been transformed into a great hospital to cope with the malaria epidemic among labourers at the base. In the past month 1.750 patients applied for admission—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article405 1937-01-29 3 of their country and Peace.—British Official Wireless. Sir T. Inskip Outlines Progress Of Rearmament London. Jan. 28. The Minister for the Co-Ordination of Defence, Sir Thomas Inskip, last night gave the House of Commona the outline of the progress so far made with Britain’s rearmament programme inof their country and Peace.—British Official Wireless. - 405 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-01-29 3 The Penang Aerodrome hangar, which is to be built at a cost of $17,000. was seriously damaged on Wednesday when four roof trusses gave way. Two Chinese fitters were slightly injured.34 words
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Advertisement133 1937-01-29 3 FORD I 10 HP DE LUXE WWMWW® i aft A. X Tory few low horeo power, fully equipped any other car of even approximately the care, regularly participate in gruelling same power and price, ie only one of ite reliability trials. The 10 h.p. Ford many "different” features It offer»133 words
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Article1220 1937-01-29 4 MALAYAN HONOURS LIST The Honours List will be out in a few days. Among the officials Mr. C. G. Howell. At'orney-General, S.S., Mr Cator, Resident of Perak, Mr. W. E. Pepys, Adviser, Johore, and possibly Mr. V. Lowinger, C.8.E., may figure in the List. Whether any private1,220 words
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Article, Illustration574 1937-01-29 4 Officially Handed Over To S. S. Government RFHE two high-speed armed motor launches built for the Straits Settle- merits R.N.V.R. were formally handed over on Tuesday to the Straits Settlements Government by the Commodore of H.M. Naval Establishments in Singapore, Commodore 2.1. L. Clarke, on574 words
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Advertisement209 1937-01-29 4 F REE TWO GLASSES PRESENTED FREE g J WITH EVERY I CASE OF 1 3 DOZENS F N Ipjl F. &N. I [WI J AERATED WATERS jSM PURCHASED FROM THE 11th JAN. TO 4th FEB., 1937. PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY AND AVOID BEING DISAPPOINTED. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. FRASER NEAVE LTD., PENANG209 words
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Article643 1937-01-29 5 When The Kaiser Joked And Winked April 30, 1903, a man walked into the Secretary’s room in the offices of the Zoological Society. His arrival, though the Fellows it the time did not realise it, was destined to transform the Society from moribund institution owning643 words
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Article, Illustration28 1937-01-29 5 MODEL of the Bank of England which teas shown at the Royal Academy Exhibition of British Architecture in London early this month.28 words
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Article295 1937-01-29 5 'SILENCE NOW IS BEST London, Jan. 21. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Lang, opening the Convocation of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey yesterday, said: “We meet on the anniversary of the death of King Geroge V., of blessed memory, whom in our hearts we295 words
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Article97 1937-01-29 5 PRODUCTION BEGUN AT NOTTINGHAM. Nottingham. It is officially announced that production has now begun at the Government’s new factory at Nottingham for the manufacture of big guns. The factory is to be known as the Royal Ordinance Factory, Nottingham. The key men and skilled machinists who97 words
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477 1937-01-29 5 Stranded In The Antarctic London, Jan. 21. A DRAMATIC story of the hardships endured by the six officers and, men of the Royal Research ship Discovery IT. when they werestranded on a beach in the Antarctic after their boat had sunk was told477 words
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Article81 1937-01-29 5 Mr. Alister MacDonald, architect son ot Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, has applied for X licence to marry, at Caxton Hall, 27 yearold Mrs. Doreen Mayberta Banaz, daughter of the late Mr Herbert Harvey, journalist, and Mrs. Geraldine Towndrow. In 1929, while employed by a firm of81 words
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Article73 1937-01-29 5 Another attempt will be made in Parliament to get on the Statute-book a law preventing unjust wills which leave children or the remaining; parent unprovided for. The Inheritance < Family Provisionßill, sponsored by Mr. W. Windsor (Soc., Hull?, which is down for second reading, give* the right of appeal73 words
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Advertisement350 1937-01-29 5 cepea FABRICS FOR THE CHILDREN lll b™. V-l /W J h description OF RANGES Stvoi z J l\ iVuy Ji A'lsa Hoyparelle. The daintiest designs on one of the most durable haircords produced. Ideal for all A* I/ kinds of Children’s wear. Potter’s A printed SEERSUCKER in a diversity of350 words
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Article259 1937-01-29 6 AIR MAU, A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika. Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern ad Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and South Africa via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7.30 p.m. today. A mail for Siam, Burma. India. Iraq Egypt, Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland ad whole259 words
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Article1241 1937-01-29 6 Issues At Stake In A Future War More and more do current events focus attention upon the Mediterranean. Yet during the past two and a half years, w’hen the Mediterranean has been more consistently “in the news’’ than at any time since the days of1,241 words
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Article263 1937-01-29 6 Sanitary Board's Decision (From Our Own Correspondent) Jan. 27. That central diagonal parking should be resorted to in Birch Road. Seremhan. was decided by a vote at today’s meeting of the Seremban Samtsry Board, presided over by Mr. R. L. German, who mentioned that the263 words
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Article160 1937-01-29 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Jan. 27. Mr. R. L. German, presiding at the first meeting of the Serembin Sanitary Board for the year, held at the State Council Chambers today, conveyed the thanks of the British Resident to the members for their services during the160 words
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Article108 1937-01-29 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Shir, Jan. 27. Thousands of Hindus from various parts of Kedah and Penang flocked to Sungti Pa*ani to celebrate Thiapusam yesterday morning. A feature of the festival this year w’as the increase in the number of men. women and children who carried108 words
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Advertisement100 1937-01-29 6 TEA DANCE today p.m. p.m. Coupons for NIGHT DANCE I 9-30 p.m. to Midnight 4 Coupons for $1.00; 9 for $2.00. BAR OPEN DAILY FROM 6 A M. TO MIDNIGHT. First Class Dance Orchestra Under the Leadership of LOUIS T.TM TOMORROW NIGHT EXTENSION 1 AM. History’s Bravest Adventure Re-unites the100 words
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Miscellaneous107 1937-01-29 6 TREMENDOUS SUCCESS HUGE CROWDS TURNED AWAY AT EVERY PERFORMANCE I SEASON EXTENDED TILL TOMORROW! f I jr TONIGHT 6 15 9 30 H Matinee Tomorrow At 2.45 From the Heart-Break of Love... .The Glory of Courage. The Screen s Greatest Cast Moulds a Drama You’ll Never Forget JUNE lang V*107 words
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Miscellaneous221 1937-01-29 6 Tremendous Success! Season Extended! W NDSOR bwb 5.45 TONIGHT 9.00 i Bwf Matinees Today and Tomoriow at 2 p.m. The Latest, Super Magnificent TAMIL TALKIE < v la an# s. d. subulakshmi and 6.15 Opening Tonight 9.3( M. K. THIAGARAJA BAGAVATHAR in MATINEE TOMORROW AT Naveena 2 45 p M221 words
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455 1937-01-29 7 Arrives In Penang By Air BAN ON EARL HAIG’S DIARIES RECALLED I I‘-SS HAIG of Bemersyde landed at the Penang Aerodrome yesterday afternoon in the course of an extensive tour of the British Empire, arriving by the Eastbound Imperial Airways liner Atlanta. Her journey455 words
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Article433 1937-01-29 7 Air \otes Aeirs From All Quarters A greatly increased use of (aircraft, in agricultural operations, has been decided upon by the Russian authorities. It "has been found that whereas a seeding machine working on the ground takes about 9fl hours to sow 250 acres, the same433 words
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Article61 1937-01-29 7 Chinese Charged A Chinese. Lee Chok Peng, appeared before Mr. H. A. L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday, charged with having committed theft of a lamp burner, a piece of wick and a reflector belonging to Itam bin Omar. The accused claimed to be tried.61 words
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Article86 1937-01-29 7 Before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday, u Chinese. Teow Sam Chew, was charged with being in possession of six gantangs of rice, wh’cn were fraudulently obtaineli. The accused was arrested at King Street on Jan. 27 at 12 30 a m. by a86 words
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Article223 1937-01-29 7 £1,500,000 TO BE SPENT The Straits Times group of newspapers understands that enlargements to be carried out at Seleter and other air stat inns on Singapore Island involve an expenditure 1 of at least] £1,500,000 within the next three years. The present visit of five R.A.F.223 words
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74 1937-01-29 7 Case To Be Heard In Penang (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star. Jan. 27. Lau Ee Keng alias Lau Ah Bee. a middleaged Chinese, wanted by the Bukit Mertajam Police, w r as produced today before Che Abdulrahman. Chief Magistrate, Alor Star on a charge74 words
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Article82 1937-01-29 7 1 From Our Own Correspondent) 1 Alor Star. Jan 27. Pleading gu Ity before the Chief Magistrate. Che Abdulrahman. a 25-year-old Chinese was today bound over to be of good behavicur for three months. It was stated that the man cut his own throat with a razor on82 words
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425 1937-01-29 7 Details Of Kessel's Fittings The launch “Langkawi,” specially designed and constructed for the Kedah Government by the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd.. at their dockyard in Sungei Nyok, undergoes its official trials today bn the Penang Harbour. The Pinang Gazette shipping reporter was given the425 words
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451 1937-01-29 7 SENTENCE ON MALAY DEFERRED That there was a heavy storm and his fishing boat drifted to Penang from Kedah, and that he had never attempted to smuggle rubber into the Colony was the defence put up by Mat Sapat bin Yahaya. when charged before451 words
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Advertisement329 1937-01-29 7 A NEW IDEA IN PENS FOR NEW JOY IN WRITING! J||F Old schemes abandoned— Parker's entirely new principle succeeds where 250 sacless pens failed! Over 250 sacless pens had been invented xhen Parker announced the Vactinia tic. But most of these lasted only a few months or Longer, because of329 words
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Miscellaneous26 1937-01-29 7 »17 W fwlr HIK *3 |h ■EL 1 CINDERELLA and the Prince:— Edna Best and Madge Elliott as they appear in pantomime at the London Coliseum26 words
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Article692 1937-01-29 8 w JIL PTER ten years’ work on the Sani’ary Boards of Kajang and Kuala Lumpur, I am a little disappointed that I have been made to finish my public career as a member of a Sanitary Board and not as one of the firs members of the692 words
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Article178 1937-01-29 8 Eight Goals To One The Chinese Recreation Club gained an overw helming victory over the Penang Re- creation Club io a game of hockey by eight goals to nil, on the Esplanade yesterday. The Chinese showed superiority in every department. They scored four goals in178 words
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Article141 1937-01-29 8 Results Of Ties The following are the results of ties played in the Penang Sports Club lawn tennis tournament: MONDAY, JAN. 25 Championship Singles: J.E.A. Clark w.o. C.H. Rogers. Handicap Doubles: —3 J. a. P. Cameron and W. E. Lowther beat —15.3 M.T.P. Rule and A.J.L.141 words
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Article556 1937-01-29 8 Indian Settlements— When They Were First Suggested-Notable Appeal —fourth Test Match A few days ago we referred to the Chuah Indian Settlement, the first of its kind in Malaya, near Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, a full history of which was given at a meeting of Negri Sembilan556 words
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Article282 1937-01-29 8 Monday, Jan. 18. In the afternoon His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Straits Chinese Consulative Committee held at Government House. Afterwards the members of the Committee had tea at Government House H.E. Major-General W.G.S. Dobbie Mrs. Dobbie dined at Government House. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 His282 words
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Article116 1937-01-29 8 Executive Committee Appointed (From Our Own Correspondent) Serembsn, Jan. 27. Subscription lists to some 21 clubs or association will be sent out by the Seremban Coronation Celebrations Committee ir» the near future. The following have bees appointed to the executive committee of management. President: Mr. R. L.116 words
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Article79 1937-01-29 8 Reuter. Three New Caps. London, Jan. 28. The Welsh rugby team against Scotland at Swansea on Feb. 6 will be: James (Aberavon); Hopkin J.I. Rees, (Swansea), Woller (Cardiff), Clements (Llanelly); Tanner (Swansea), Morns (Swansea); Travers (Newport), Williams (Cross Keys), T.J. Rees (Newport), Thomas (Neath), H. ReesReuter. - 79 words
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Article38 1937-01-29 8 —Reuter. London, Jan. 28. The rugby matches played today resulted as follows: Leicester 4; Royal Air Force 16. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Eust Midlands 14; Warwickshire 0, at Northampton. WELSH TRIAL Monmouthshire 11; Glamorgan 9, at Newport.-—Reuter. - 38 words
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Advertisement257 1937-01-29 8 »?»£W.jfeW? M^BoBwf^* -liiiill'Ow ASK *'O' JgL JBL Wh® IU. w <>■ 23iKO KOFBffRWHBKY l ll W" GOES INTO ANY BOTTLE iRMMHMIiaMHM sole agents» JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.. PENANG. (incorporated in England). SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR A IPOH. E. O. HOTEL PENANG. v TOMORROW Extension to 1 a.m. DINNER DANCE CABARET Grand257 words
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Advertisement103 1937-01-29 8 JL Tea a’id Chatter Whatever you do A time of relaxation and the pleasant flow of easy conversation. a gracious time with which the cool, exquisite fragrance of the Yardley Lavender is in utter accord. It is the ideal perfume for wear during the day: for sport, shopping or informal103 words
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2365 1937-01-29 9 Prominent Taiping Residents Charged COUR! ADJOURNS 70 SCENE OF INCIDEN7 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Jan. 28. HE adjourned hearing into the case in which three prominent local residents, Mr. Lim Eng Hong, a school teacher, and Messrs. Jal and Rustin Manecksha, proprietors of Messrs.2,365 words
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Article, Illustration30 1937-01-29 9 Jean Harlow and William Powell left Hollywood to fly to Yuma, Arizona, to be married—but returned unmarried. All they said was "We changed our minds.”30 words
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Advertisement129 1937-01-29 9 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that Mr Koon Tat Keng has this day transferred his 1/3 .share in the business of "The Malayan IHruit Juice Co. and Empire Trufruit Co to Mr. Ho Toon Kim. AU debts due to and owing by the said firms will be collected -and paid129 words
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Advertisement198 1937-01-29 9 TOWELS 'T’l < ‘T'' lhe Empire Turkish Towels A BEAUTIFUL QUALITY BATH TOWEL MADE OF A GOOD STRONG RELIABLE TURKISH TOWELLING WITH GOOD SOFT PILE VERY ABSORBENT WITH HEMMED ENDS SPECIALL Y MADE TO GIVE LONG AND SATISFACTORY SERVICE. OBTAINABLE IN THREE USEFUL SIZES. SALE PRICE SALE PRICE SALE PRICE198 words
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950 1937-01-29 10 RISING COSTS MA Y FORCE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE’S HAND (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 21. RUBBER producers have good reason to be satisfied with the behaviour of their commodity market duri ig the past fortnight or three weeks. Despite the serious adverse factors of950 words
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Article326 1937-01-29 10 Provision For Any Acquisitions The directors of the Tamiang Rubber Estates propose that the authorised capi tai be increased from £450,000 to £550,000 by creation of 100,000 shares of £l. In a circular to shareholders they explain that they have had under consideration the question of326 words
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Article522 1937-01-29 10 INCREASE OF 3,310 TONS IN WORLD STOCKS According to the December issue of the Hague Statistical Bulletin of the International Tin Research and Development Council, the apparent world consumption of tin in the twelve months ended October, 1936, totalled 153,709 tons, showing an increase of 13,925 tons522 words
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Article400 1937-01-29 10 COMING COMMITTEE MEETING London, Jan. 21. “The ruling influences on the Rubber market in the past week have been the American strike situation and the imminence of the meeting of the International Rubber Regulation Committee called for Tuesday of next week,” say Messrs. Symington and Wilson in400 words
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Advertisement49 1937-01-29 10 The famous Highlander on the tin tells you at once that its contents are made from the best Scottish oats, unequalled for flavour, quality and nourishment. Scott’s Porage Oats are cooked IN FIVE MINUTES. THE ORIGINAL QUICK-COOKING QUALITY OATS V Ask for the tin J with the sturdy Scot!49 words
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Advertisement92 1937-01-29 10 Is® The World's '4 < Premier Cigarette SK H For half a century State Express Five-Five-Five cigarettes have been S® manufactured from the 4 most perfect Virginia S tobaccos, and have iW achieved a reputation for quality and flavour perfection which is entirely without parallel. g STftTE (XPRESS CT EEL92 words
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Advertisement73 1937-01-29 11 PRINTING SERVICE X C 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 with73 words
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Article190 1937-01-29 12 SCENES FROM A LONDON PLAY On Jan. 30, the anniversary of he daj on which King Charles I was beheaded, .he tragedy of the unhappy King will be broadcast from Daventry. Tae actors in the pDy, now running ir London’s West End, will come to the BBC190 words
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Article998 1937-01-29 12 The Doyen Of Marine Superintendents CAPT. A. NOTLEY TO SUCCEED CAPT. DOBSON After a period of 23 years as marine superintendent of Canadian Pacific Steamships, Ltd., Captain J. Dobson. R.N.R., retired from the service of the company at the beginning of this month. Captain Dobson has had998 words
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Article326 1937-01-29 12 New Four-Tear Building Programme GOVERNMENI SCHEME DRAWN UP IN a recent debate in the French Chamber, M. Henri Tasso said that in August last he asked them to pass a law for the purpose of easing the burdens of shipping caused by the new labour contract. A326 words
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Article293 1937-01-29 12 S.S. “MANTAI MARU” from Japan via Singapore. Sails same day for Colombo, Bombay and Karachi. S.S. “KHANDALLA” arrives from Singapore and sails Saturday. S.S. “MATA IIARI” for Teluk Anson, Eagan Datoh, Port Swettenham, Malacca Shanghai. M.V. “GLENSHIEL” from Far East via Singapore sails same day for Colombo,293 words
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Advertisement15 1937-01-29 12 Pioneer Of Radio THE NAME THAT IS YOUR Guarantee. Robinson Piano Co. (S.S.) Ltd. PENANG.15 words
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Miscellaneous1040 1937-01-29 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tun? in on the following waveTRANSMISSION 2. lengths-. 6.20 p.m.—Big Ben. ‘Scrapbook for 1922“* 7.20 A violoncello recital by Flo- TRANSMISSION 2 rcnce Hooton. Litany (Edward Vidal). GSH gl Mc/s (1S 97 m) Captain Cockchafer (Frederick Austin. G S G n1,040 words
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Miscellaneous283 1937-01-29 12 NIROM Station in Batavia broadcasts on the following wavelengths: 10.50 am —1.50 pm. YDA 3,040 kcB (19 67 m and YDB 11,860 k's (25 3 m 5 50 pm. to dosing YDA 3,040 kjc (98 68 m and YDB 9.610 kc (31 2 m). TODAY P.M. 1.10 News Bulletin. 1.20283 words
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Article542 1937-01-29 13 CONDITIONS IN U.S. VESSELS Training of seamen as a necessary step in the promotion of safety at see was urged by Captain Paul C. Grening, in an address delivered before the marine section of the National Safety Council in New York. Captain Grening is remembered542 words
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Article639 1937-01-29 13 Its Efficacy Under Exacting Conditions The account of the rescue of the crew of the Grimsby trawler Trocadero brings home very vividly the value to seafares of the rocket life-savir.g apparatus. Since its advent a number of years ago it has been responsible for the639 words
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Advertisement354 1937-01-29 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. fIMBHBBBMBMM MBHMBHMHV SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Veneta. LONDON AND NOBTH CONTINENT Leave Due Hn conjunction with Glen A Shire Line) Penang London GLENSHIEL London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp Middlesborough D. MENESTHEUS Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg .Glasgow I c. PHILOCTETES London, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea. o HAVBB354 words
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Advertisement216 1937-01-29 13 MAIL SAILINGS 1937. SHIP FROM S’POREI SHIP FROM S’PORE J.P. COEN N L. Feb. 5 BALOERAN R.L. July 9 INDRAPOERA R L. Feb. 12 J P COEN N.L. July 16 M.V. ST. ALDEGONDE N.L. Feb. 26 JOHAN DE WITT n.L. July 23 SIBAJAK R.L. Mar. 5 INDRAPOERA R.L. July 30216 words
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Advertisement748 1937-01-29 13 P&O BRITISHMNDIA PORT SWETTENHAM MALACCA AND SINGAPORE S.S. KAROA SAILING 3 P.M. SUNDAY 31st JANUARY o «*ninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., unaex .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, •ontract with His Majesty's Government Malacca and Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “MATA HARI” Jan. 29 S/S “BULAN” Feb. 5748 words
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Miscellaneous570 1937-01-29 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES DEDI |m 7.2o—News in Enylish. 7.3s—Concert relay. Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- 8.05 News in French, tag frequencies:— 8.35-Concert relay. DJA 31.33 m. DJQ 19 63 m B.3s—Concert relay. WE 16.89 m. DJB 1974. x» 9.2o—Literary talk by M. Pierre Descaves. TODAY 9 «3o —Events of the570 words
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Article1142 1937-01-29 14 PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING Full Programme For Tomorrow The following is the full programme for the first day of the Perak Turf Club February Meeting to be run at Ipoh tomorrow with scratchings and correct order of running:— RACE 1. Horses—Class 2—Division 5—6 Furlongs 21,142 words
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Article491 1937-01-29 14 DARE-DEVIL FINISHES HARD HELD Ipoh. Jan. 29. Both the inner and sand tracks were open yesterday morning for fast work and there were several attractive spurts of horses engaged for tomorrow's races. The weather just before the start threatened to prevent raining but only a491 words
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Article117 1937-01-29 14 RANGERS TO MEET QUEEN OF SOUTH The first round of the Scottish Association Cup will be played tomorrow. The draw resulted as follows: Hearts v. St. Bernard’s. Queen of the South v. Glasgow Rangers. Dundee v. East Stirling. Forfar v. East Fife. Dalbeattie v. Queen’s Park. Dunfermline117 words
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Article264 1937-01-29 14 Fixtures For Tomorrow Following are tomorrow's fixtures in the English League:— DIVISION I Charlton A. v. Middlesbro.’ Chelsea v. Manchester C. Derby C. v. Arsenal. Grimsby T. v. Birmingham. Huddersfied T. v. Everton. Liverpool v. Leeds U. Manchester U. v v Preston N, E. Portsmouth v. Sheffield W.264 words
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Article73 1937-01-29 14 Two Week-End Matches Two Club games will be played over the week-end, on Saturday at 2.15 p.m. between teams captained by T.S. Anthony and P. N. Knight, and on Saturday at 10.30 a.m. between teams captained by T.S. Anthony and H. D’Arcy Irvine. Any Club member73 words
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Article59 1937-01-29 14 The Handicap Mixed Doubles Final will be played on Saturday. Jan. 30. at 5.15 p.m. on the C.R.C. courts (between Mrs. Lee Kok Ying and Mrs. H.S. Lo w Thean Seang.) The Hon. the Resident Councillor has promised to witness the final. Prizes will be presented to59 words
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Advertisement103 1937-01-29 14 IT AIN'T GONNA RAIN NO MORE. BOXING IT'S A WEMBLEY ATTRACTION TONIGHT FRIDAY, 29th JANUARY. 1937. at 9 30 p.m. Indian* Chinese BOY NARA 12 Rds. PANTHER HOE ROUGH DIAMOND 10 Rds. YOUNG LEVI MAX DIAMOND 8 Rds. CHEAH BOON CHENG MASTAN 4 Rds. BATTLING HOE SEATS: $1.50, $l. 60103 words
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Miscellaneous124 1937-01-29 14 Friday. 29th January. 1937. GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY. CANTONESE OPERA: “Low Hooi Hoon” (The Sorrow of an Empress» Featuring Misses Saik Liew Chai amd Saik Liew Hwa —the famous sister Actresses KHENGCHEW OPERA: “Sin Leong Toh Tih Si Bor Jin” (The result of Match-Making) OPEN-AIR CINEMA —“Athlete Queen” GATE124 words
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Article, Illustration1168 1937-01-29 15 Clear Cut Victory on Points over Small Montana WINNER SHOULD NOW ENTER BANTAM RANKS I IN one of the finest fly-weight fights seen in England for many years, Benny Lynch, of Glasgow, beat Small Montana, of the Philippines, on points at Wembley on Tuesday, Jan.1,168 words
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Article77 1937-01-29 15 Reuter. Quist And Crawford Eliminated Sydney, Jan. 28. In the Australian Championships quarterfinal Hopman beat A.K. Quist the title holder, 11 —9, 3—6. 7—5, 6 —3. In the semi-finals John Bromwich the ambidextrous and unorthodox youngster who is a Davis Cur probable beat Jack Crawford 6—l, 7—9Reuter. - 77 words
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Article748 1937-01-29 15 Recall Of Chipperfield Welcomed: Doubt About McCormick And Gregory TEAM SPIRIT ESSENTIAL TO WIN MATCH A USTRALIA’S team for the vital fourth Test match, which begins at Adelaide today is sound and well balanced according to C.G. Macartney, writing in the Daily Telegraph. The side748 words
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Article70 1937-01-29 15 Reuter Duckworth May Replace Hammond Adelaide, Jan. 28. The probable English test players are: Allen. Wyatt. Robins. Hammond. HardBarnett. Fagg. Leyland. Verity, Voce, md Amers. Ames had a slight recurrence of his back trouble. Duckworth may realace Hammond who has bruised his left hand inReuter - 70 words
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Advertisement27 1937-01-29 15 /fl Y V 7 Here are the PLAYERS, (/7Z/F now for the xßsfeS' ASHES 7 > J 5 z h XV/ (7 TDaiieDswsirm 7 ZCtVa XOZI 4 NCC363A27 words
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Article348 1937-01-29 16 Active London, Jan. 28. Yesterday Rise or Fab Co*. S p.c.. 1944-64 116*4 —54 Funding, 4 p.c., 1960-90 114% War Loan. 3% p-c. 104 Com. Un. Am. (Unite) 10'4 Prudential “A” 36% —Vi Royal Aaace. (10s. pd.) 9% Gt. Western Ord. 61 Can. Pae. ($25) 16 Chartered348 words
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Article124 1937-01-29 16 London. Jan. 27. RUBBER Firmer. Spot 10/. buyers 10/ sellers. Apr! June 10/. buyers sellers. July Sept. 10/. buyers 10J sellers. Oct. Dec. lOi buyers 104 sellers. New York: 20.04 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 29,671 tons Liverpool 43,388 tons COPRA Straits S.O. Rotterdam. £21.15.0. PEPPER White124 words
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Article253 1937-01-29 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today:— RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.97} 2.12} Batu Lintang 1.52} I.s7}cum Benta 1.47} I.s2*cum Eorelli 2.40 2.50 Broga 1-17 1-20 Bukit Katil 1.12} 120 fndragiri 3.10 3.20 Mentakab 50 5-1 Pajam 2.25 2.40 Jungei Tukang 1.471253 words
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Article118 1937-01-29 16 YESTERDAY TODAY London—(Spot) £226.15.0 £226. 2.6 London —(3 months) £227. 5.0 £226.15.0 Singapore .r $112.50 $112.37} Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA. —(Surxlried) $9 00 $8.60 BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO $ll.OO RUBBER 1X511(10,1 io;d lOftd New York 20Hc(G) 21c(G) Singapore- Spot 35jc 35}c Feb. Mar 354 c 35gc Aprtl/June118 words
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Article160 1937-01-29 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Bayers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.421 1.471 Hong Fatt 1-45 1.50 Jelebu 1.271 1-30 Kuchai 1-55 1-60 Lukut 1.271 1.325 North Taiping 90 921 Rahman Hyd. 1.321 1.371 Rantau Ordy. 1.42} 1.471 Rantau Pref. 1.45 1.50 Sungei Luas 2.25 2.30 Sungei Ways 3.071 3.121 Taiping 90 92160 words
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Article265 1937-01-29 16 The following are the changes in our quotations up to noon today:— RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.00 2.10 Ayer Panas 2.00 2.10 Bassetts .87 .91 Batu Lintangs 1.53 I.s6cum Bedfords 1.374 1 424 Bentas 1.47} 1.525 Bentas 1.474 1.524 cum Brogas 1.17 1.20 Indragiris 1.70 1.75 Kempas 2.90265 words
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Article173 1937-01-29 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN:— Bayers Sellers Ampats 4|105 5 3 B. Selangors 1.425 1.475 Hong Fatts 1-45 1.50 Jelebus 1-25 1.30 Johans 28 31 Katus 2313 23 9 Kamuntings 14|6 15,3 K. Lanjuts 24|3 25!3xd Kramats 59|0 60 6 Kundangs 9j6 10|Laruts 15 0 15j75 Pattanis 83 8173 words
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Article258 1937-01-29 16 RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.974 2.05 Ayer Panas 1.975 2 05 Bassetts .87} .90 Patu Tantangs 1.52 J I.sscum Bedfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.475 I.s2Jcum Brogas 1.175 1-20 Indragiris 1.675 1.725 Lunas 2.325 2.40 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .27} M. Pindas 1.85 1.925 Mentakabs .50 .52} N. Scudais 1.874 1.95258 words
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