Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 March 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-03-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 50. Vol. XCV. TUESDAY. MARCH 2. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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410 1937-03-02 1 Last Five Wickets Fall Quickly DEADLY BOWLING Melbourne, Mar. 2. \s a result of thunderstorms overnight and light rain this morning the wicket was soaked, and it was thought that the resumption of the fifth and final Test match would.be delayed. There410 words
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Article154 1937-03-02 1 —British Radio. Big Orders For Malaya London, Feb. 27. I The Malayan section of the British Industries Fair reports many inquiries and in order for 1.000 tons of goods is among those placed. Rubber horseshoes and sheepboots, which were specially commented upon by the King during the—British Radio. - 154 words
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Article174 1937-03-02 1 NOEL COWARD IN PENANG On Thursday the curtain goes up on “Tonight at 8.30.” which is being staged by the Penang Choral and Dramatic Society at the Town Hall, Penang. “Tonight at 8.30” comprises three playlets by Noel Coward. These had a successful run in London recently,174 words
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Article181 1937-03-02 1 Public Ownership Of Bank Of England London, March 1. A ten-point “immediate programme” of the precise measures which the Labour Government will carry through during a five-year term of office, is disclosed by the Daily Herald today. Besides reaffirming the Party's peace policy based on181 words
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Article204 1937-03-02 1 THREE CHINESE TEACHERS SELECTED The names of the three Penang Chinese teachers selected to go to China at the invitation of the Commission of Overseas Chinese Affairs, Nanking, have been announced. The selected teachers will leave Penang on Thursday for Singapore whence they will accompany the204 words
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Article119 1937-03-02 1 —Reuter; London. March 1 In the House of Commons today Mr. W A. Burke (Lab Burnley) asked whether Mr. Eden's attention had been drawn to the attack by Italian sailors on British soldiers in a dance-hall in Shanghai and whether he proposed to make representations to—Reuter; - 119 words
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Article67 1937-03-02 1 Reuter. grand council may TAKE ACTION Rome, Mar. 2. The Fascist Grand Council adjourned at 3.00 a.m. today. It meets again on Wednesday evening. There is no indication of the outcome of the meeting officially, but it is understood important decisions have been reached on theReuter. - 67 words
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Article94 1937-03-02 1 Reuter Wireless. Budget On April 13 London, Mar. 1. April 153 is likely to be an unlucky day for the British tax-payer as it is the probable date of the Budget which is expected to top £1,000,000,000. In addition to £494,000.000 estimates there remain theReuter Wireless. - 94 words
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Article86 1937-03-02 1 -Reuter Wireless. Reinstatement Of Arrested Colleagues Berlin, Feb. 25. The latest shot in the Church dispute has been fired by the opposition groups who have jointly sent to Hitler a list of the only conditions on which they will participate in the coming church elections. They demand-Reuter Wireless. - 86 words
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Article76 1937-03-02 1 .—Reuter. CARGO IN SPANISH DANGER ZONE London, Mar. .2 It is understood that Lloyd's underwriters have increased war risk insurance rates fcr cargo passing through the Spanish danger zone. For cargo to and from, or calling at. French Mediterranean ports, the rate has been increased five-fold from.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article58 1937-03-02 1 .—Reuter’. Mr. Ormsby-Gore And Recommendations London. March 1. "Recommendations in the Majority and Minority Reports of the Mui Tsai Commission will receive my careful consideration in consultation with the Hongkong and Malayan Governments.’’ said Mr. Ormsby-Gore when replying to Mr. Will Thome’s question with regard to.—Reuter’. - 58 words
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Article101 1937-03-02 1 neuter. Rapid Improvement Of Situation GOOD NEWS FROM CAR FACTORIES New York, Mar. 2. The strike position is improving in various centres, notably in the Douglas aircraft factory at Santa Monica and its sub» idiary, the Northrop Corporation, Waukegan. which has reopened. Leaders Of the united.- neuter. - 101 words
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Article51 1937-03-02 1 On Board "Empress Of Britain" The death took place yesterday on hoard the Empress cf Britain, while alongside Swettenha’--. Wharf, of an American lady tourist -s. M L. Way. It is understood she was an elderly woman The body vzpf emoveS tc Singapore for51 words
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Article, Illustration69 1937-03-02 1 Mak.ng their first trip abroad, some 350 seaman boys of the Royal Navy are note in MS ROYAL SOVEREGN yaiiiHsg vr bte experience in seamanship. The ship is on a Spring ci uise with the Fleet, and is now at Santa Cruz, Temriffe. Boys of. (Photo by Air Mail) - 69 words
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Advertisement22 1937-03-02 1 AH CHEONG No. 47, BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock. STOP PRESS ENGLAND—2I FOR TWO. —Reuter.22 words
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Advertisement89 1937-03-02 1 MALAYA SILVER Co.,i No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, S.S MANUFACTURERS DEALERS OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc Gold and silver badges and medals, brass and zinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Workmanship. Moderate charges Prompt service. WK Our QUALITY89 words
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Article751 1937-03-02 2 A Detailed Study Of Land Utilization INFORMATIVE REPORT AFTER eight years of labour, Professor J. Lossing Buck of the University of Nanking has completed his three-volume s u y o “Land Utilization in China,” which is the largest and most detailed inquiry into the basic problems751 words
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Article340 1937-03-02 2 JUDGE'S CRITICISM ‘The Government should consider simplification of the procedure in and improvement of your courts”, said Sir Douglas Young. Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court in the course of his speech at the annual dinner of the judicial branch of the Punjab Civil Service Association.340 words
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Article127 1937-03-02 2 To Petition Government For Assistance Participation in the People’s Congress by representatives of the Miao and other tribes and the establishment of a special bureau by the Government to handle their «.ffaira will be asked by Miss Kao Yue-chu when she proceeds to Nanking on the127 words
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Article156 1937-03-02 2 Select Committee's Proposals London, Feb. 27. The report of the Select Committee of the House of Commons puts forward proposals for certain reforms of the lew relating to medicine stamp duties. A recom-) mendation is included for the imposition of one penny duty on every 6d. worth156 words
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Article171 1937-03-02 2 Miss Goh Crowned "Miss Wembley" There were two gala nights at the Wembley Dancing hall on Saturday and on Sunday. Saturday’s chief attraction being, in addition to the Kaili’s troubadours, the crowning of Miss Wembley” Miss Girlie Goh was voted Miss Wembley with 1,326 votes. Miss171 words
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Article, Illustration67 1937-03-02 2 Mr. Muthu Kr. Ar. Kr. Arunachalam Chettiar, of Devakotah (South Indio] Congress canddate for Thiruvadanai and Swaganga districts, has been elected. He has business connections in Singapore, and Theinzek and Bassein in Burma. He nos been the Presdent of the. .Punchayat board, Dovakotah,67 words
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Article115 1937-03-02 2 —Reuter Wireless. Paris, March 1. A strong attack on M. Blum’s policy, especially financial, was made by M. Flandin in a speech to the Chamber. Declaring that a quarter of the subscribers to M. Auriol’s earlier loans did not intend renewing their subscriptions and that—Reuter Wireless. - 115 words
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Article732 1937-03-02 2 Indian Frontier Problem Peshawar, Feb. 18. The report of the Frontier Province Cor-i-uption Inquiry Committee has been published, along with the Government resolution on it. The Committee has arrived at the general conclusion that the word corruption is somewhat loosely used to cover a diversity of undesirable732 words
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Advertisement300 1937-03-02 2 POSITION VACANT WANTED European qualified Accountant to manage practice during proprietor’s absence on leave. Prospects of partnership. Reply to Box No. 95 Pinang Gazette, Penang. 605-26-2 1 2-3 FOR SALE FOP. SALE.—“ELECTROLUX” REFRIGERATORS. Available in several models. Non-Mechanical Noiseless Maintentace reduced to a minimum—easy terms to «wit anyone. Storch Brothers300 words
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Advertisement387 1937-03-02 2 9J<l ft’i «3 k A99*3□ llSga W.PS. 33 Glands Made Young —Vigour Renewed Without Operation If you feel old before your time or suffer from nerve, brain and physical weakness, you will find new happiness and health In an American medical discovery which restores youthful vigour and vitality quicker than387 words
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Article, Illustration378 1937-03-02 3 6 "Most Delicate Moment” Is Approaching DEFENDERS STRENGTHEN THEIR LINES Madrid, Feb. 27. The military situation around Madrid remains stationary, but the Government is using the lull further to strengthen the lines defending the Valencia road. —Reute. Tile reorganisation of the Spanish antiFascist—Reute. - 378 words
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Article135 1937-03-02 3 R-uter. Mined In Territorial Waters London, March 1. In tfie House of Commons Mr. Anthony Eden stated that according to information available the Llandovery Castle was struck by a moored mine laid by insurgents within Spanish territorial waters. British ships had been warned that they only enterR-uter. - 135 words
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Article265 1937-03-02 3 —Reuter. Financial Journal’s Note Of Caution N. I. NATIVES MUST BE WATCHED London, March 1. After numerating the bullish, factors from which shareholders may derive pleasurable anticipations of a rubber boom, the Financial News sounds a note of caution by remarking that the Netherlands natives must—Reuter. - 265 words
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Article54 1937-03-02 3 —Reuter. Miss Anna Huang Joins London Embassy London. March 1. Miss Ana Huang, the first Chinese girl in the diplomatic service abroad, has begun work in the Chinese Embassy’ in London as third secretary’. For the past two years she had been secretary to the Vice-Minister of—Reuter. - 54 words
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Article337 1937-03-02 3 —Reuter. BIG DECLINE IN SUGAR IMPORTS New Delhi, Feb. 27. Presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly today Sir James Grigg, Fim.mce Member, said that although the budget was a story of disappointment he hoped the difficulties could be surmounted with little hardship and inconvenience. The realised—Reuter. - 337 words
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Article128 1937-03-02 3 Reuter. Concessions To Japan NON-AGGRESSION PACT REJECTED The Hague, March 1. Replying to Gen. S. Hayashi's promise to examine the suggestions by Mr. H. Sakuiai in the Japanese Diet that Japan should conclude a non-aggression pact with Hollond and also to secure the lease of NewReuter. - 128 words
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Article65 1937-03-02 3 .—Reuter. Intentions Towards China Tokyo. March 1. In. the Lower House, an interpolator queried the War Ministry's intention regarding its army’s replenishment vis-a-vis China. The War Minister. Lt.-Gen. K. Nakamura, replied, “If the Army has definitely decided to make arms preparations toward China, extremely huge appropriations would.—Reuter. - 65 words
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947 1937-03-02 3 Allegations In Action For Libel MUSICAL DIRECTOR SUED London. Feb. 22. *An allegation that he had been “persecuted’’ by a 8.8. C. official was made by Lt. Owen W. Geary in the Northern Ireland High Court yesterday. Mr. Geery is director of947 words
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Advertisement132 1937-03-02 3 INDISPENSABLE FOR THE NURSERY ENSURE YOUR BAB lES HEALTH amd COMFORT ByusrNtoHßy HR life* Oil. jAiW lii'ffll iTtmTM PURE RUBBER COTSHEETS, FOR UTILITY AND HyQIENE, cosy AND WARM SOFT AND LICHT YET DUPABLE IN ATTRACTIVE COLOURS, EASILY WASHABLE A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. THE “ONDO” COT SHEET IS TWO RUBBER SHEETS JOINED132 words
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Miscellaneous198 1937-03-02 3 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS LIMITED. I Incorporated In The Straits Settlements.) Tuesday, 2nd March, 1937. CHIEW HUAH CANTONESE OPERA—“Hiat Liam Tong Keong” Presentation of silk scroll to Mr. Loh Phin Chiew’ by Loh clansmen No Free Lists. Seats: 60. 40, 30 20 Cents. THE GRAND NOORAN OPERA—“JealousyNo Free Lists. Seats 50, 30198 words
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Article285 1937-03-02 4 NO ONE BLAMED (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Feb. 27. How a train porter employed in the F. M.S. Railways fell off a moving train and •died as a result of injuries received was related at an inquest held yesterday by «Che Pawanteh, the Taiping285 words
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Article147 1937-03-02 4 Tfte wedding took place at St- Andrew s -Cithedral. Singapore, on Saturday of Miss Wynne Reeve, and Mr. Guy Brightwell of Th<»?. Cook and Son. Ltd, Singapore. He is the sun of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bright welt of Selsdon. Surrey. England. Hhe bride is the147 words
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Article1138 1937-03-02 4 MR. W. McQUARME BETTER Mr. W. McQuarrie, the Singapore Coroner, is making a good recovery from illness at the General Hospital. Mr. McQuftrrie expects to be able to resume his duties within H week or so. Mr. W. G. Hastings of the well-known Kuala Lumpur law firm,1,138 words
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1160 1937-03-02 4 Mr. E. D. Butler’s Reminiscences INAUGURAL DINNER IN K. L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 28. Reflections on the early days of accountancy in this country were made at the largely attended inaugural dinner of the Association of Chartered Accountants in the1,160 words
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Advertisement155 1937-03-02 4 HERE! A TOOTHBRUSH 00% Jfore JE’fffte/ire than anything of thp pant ThEY’VE made sensational improvei ments in America’s favorite toothbrush. Famous design made 60% more effective by actually water-proohng I the super-bristles. Germ-proof-sealed in glass. Absolute guarantee against any dissatisfaction. Ten nt w, jewel-like colors. Obtainable from all Good dealers155 words
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Article485 1937-03-02 5 Success Of G-C.D.S. And Evening Class Candidates Many Distinctions Following are results of London Chamber of Commerce Higher and Junior Certificate Examinations held in Penang which were received by air mail at the Education Office yes terday. Many of the candidates obtained distinctions. STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL,485 words
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Article117 1937-03-02 5 Better Placed Than Malta Rome, March 1. A decree forbidding planes, to fly within eight miles of the island of Pantelleria is taken to confirm the reports that the barren island commanding the passage between Sicily and Africa has beer, converted into a heavily fortified base. The117 words
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872 1937-03-02 5 Enchanting Songs: Brilliant Singing (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27. To judge by the highly successful concert given by the Kuala Lumpur Musical Society in the Town Hall last night, it would seem that this capital has greater musical talent than872 words
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Article428 1937-03-02 5 Mr. A. N. Farquharson And Miss M. M. Coghill (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. Mr. Archibald Noble Farquharson, a wellknown Kuala Lumpur share broker, sportsman, and Freemason, was married in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Alan H. Pringle this afternoon: the428 words
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Advertisement95 1937-03-02 5 Itch Germs Killed in 7 Minnies Tour skin has nearly 59 million tiny seams and pores where germs hide and cause terrible Itching, Cracking, Eczema, Peeling, Burning, Acne, Ringworm, Psoriasis, Blackheads, Pimples, Dhoby Itch, Singapore Foot and other blemishes. Ordinary treatments give only temporary relief because they do not kill95 words
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Advertisement210 1937-03-02 5 B I J SENSATIONAL RECOVERY thanks to I f n had a terribly difficult start in life. His mother was ill in hospital when he was born. Weign in lbs., he had to be wrapped •n cotton-wool. an<l for a long «me could not he washed. His mother was 100210 words
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Article382 1937-03-02 6 Prize Distribution The activities of the Selangor Badminton Association for the 1936 season were brought to a close on Sunday afternoon when the Annual Presentation of Prizes took place. Before the prizes were given away Mr. Ho Liang Tian, Vice-President of the Association said: The Tournaments could382 words
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994 1937-03-02 6 President Suggests Way To Clear Debts SPEECH AT ANNUAL MEETING (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 27. A suggestion to turn the Sungei Ujong Club of Seremban into a limited liability company was made at the half-yearly general meeting of the Club held tonight994 words
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Article149 1937-03-02 6 King George V. School Beat Negri Sembilan Club (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 28. A remarkable cricket feat was performed by the Negri Sembilan State fast bowler, J.E. Edmonds, when the Negri Sembilan cricket season began at Seremban with a match, between the Negri Sembilan Club and149 words
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Article491 1937-03-02 6 NEW OFFICIALS ELECTED (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. Feb. 27. Mr. M L. Phillips, the well-known Negri Sembilan planter, was elected president of the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, at the half-yearly general meeting today, in succession to Mr. Walter G. Howse. The other office-bearers elected were:— vice-president491 words
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Miscellaneous139 1937-03-02 6 ALWAYS THE BEST COMES TO Windsor 6-15 Last Night Tonight 9-30 The Most Thrilling New HINDUSTANI TALKIE That Every Indian Should See ’SULTANA CHAND BIBI" with MISS SHARIFFA A R. KABULI A great historical picture of the great struggle between the North the South India presented in its authenticity. SONGS139 words
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Miscellaneous280 1937-03-02 6 Opening Tonight! The Pamous Star of “CHU CHIN CHOW” fritz kortner AS “CLUBFOOT,” Arch Spy in P. Ir ,x VIVID sC POWERFUL DRAMA STAFFORD SET in LUX’-;y, With Beautiful WYNNE GIBSON AND A BRILLIANT CAST. a vivid FNCITING DRAMA OF INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE. >r_. in A VIVID E THE EXOTIC LUXURY280 words
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Article511 1937-03-02 7 Counsel Protests Against Amendment Of Charge TAIPING DANCE HALL CASE POSTPONED (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Feb. 27. is a persecution of the accused and will prejudice their infl terests” protested Mr. H. Y. Teh, one of the counsel for the defence when Che Pawanteh,511 words
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Article, Illustration387 1937-03-02 7 BRITISH RESIDENT PAYS RESPECTS (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Feb. 28. The unnecessary incidental details attending Malay marriages were done away with when according to the simple marriage rites of Islam, Tergbu Mohamed, of the Malayan Administrative Service, Assistant, District Officer, Larut, Perak, and non387 words
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Article154 1937-03-02 7 The Penang Municipal Band will perform on the Esplanade today from 6 p.m. to 7.30 ■p.m. Following is the programme:— March —Great Big David—Letter Selection —Please Teacher —Waller. Ballad- The Heart Of The Sunset— Nicholls. Overture —Orpheus In der Unterwelt Offenbach. Intermezzo —Russe—Franke. Fox Trot—Stars Over Devon —Egan.154 words
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Article297 1937-03-02 7 Accused's Story Of Misappropriation To compensate his previous losses. Tang Meow Row took matters in his own hands and attempted to sell ten bags of copra valued between $BO to $125 which did not belong to him, with the result that he found himself in297 words
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Article104 1937-03-02 7 Detective Inspector Jackson produced seven Chinese before Mr. H.A.L. Luckham in the Penang Police Court, yesterday, charged with gaming in a common gaming house. Inspector Jackson said that the accused were playing a game of "Tow Ngow” and $30.84 were found on them. He added104 words
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Article427 1937-03-02 7 A GOOD COMPANION WANTED Singapore. Miss Kwee Sie Kim has inserted an advertisement in the local Chinese newspapers which has made her the talk of the town because it is the first time Singapore has seen an advertisement of such a nature in the Chinese Press.427 words
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Article269 1937-03-02 7 JUDGE DISSATISFIED WITH EVIDENCE "I am not going to quash sentence but I propose to send the case under section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code to the magistrate, to give the owners the opportunity of giving evidence as to the circumstances under which the regulation certificate269 words
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Advertisement682 1937-03-02 7 THOUSANDS .OF H »iyHN WRECKS” *ll "R T fl H WIBACMOi [deformed Ml’ Crippled by stiff, locked, inflamed «DTUDITK 111 01 •rthritic joints and muscles; An I fIMI 110 1 1W racked with pain; never well 1 Br*’ because of the uric and other acids which were f I forever682 words
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Article647 1937-03-02 8 WFHE Rt. Hon. Mr. V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, who recently toured Malaya to enquire into labour conditions in Malaya, has. it is reported presented his report at New Delhi. Copies of it will be anxiously awaited in Malaya. Meanwhile, the Indian, published in Kuala Lumpur,647 words
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Article170 1937-03-02 8 Troops For Hong Kong (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1. ‘lt will be no holiday, but it will be a welcome break from barracks routine.” That seems to be the concenus of opinion among soldiers of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers who leave for Hong Kong170 words
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Article723 1937-03-02 8 Money Snowball Rolling In Penang Where All Penang Meet Wembley Cabaret $5,000 In Coupons P ENANG has been doing rather well during the past two or three weeks. The money snowball, I think, has been set rolling freely. One of the really big events was the Air723 words
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519 1937-03-02 8 g. o. c:s COMMENTS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 1. Last year I stressed the importance to such a force as the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, in view of its role in war, of ability to carry out rapid concentrations in519 words
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Advertisement314 1937-03-02 8 RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE m/ nA JwT*. THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER Prices From $45-00 each. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE ON REQUEST SOLE AGENTS J ROBINSON Co Ltd., i SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR i I Sub-Agents: THE CHULIA CYCLE COMPANY, I IOA, Church Street, PENANG. Sensitive Skins 44» need314 words
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Advertisement99 1937-03-02 8 Tea and 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 informal social99 words
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Article185 1937-03-02 9 ELECTRICITY INTRODUCED YESTERDAY A further stage in the development of Balik Pulau village, Penang, was reached yesterday when electricity was introduced into the village. It will be tecalled that more than two-thirds of Penang’s $3,000,000 loan will be used for new works and services185 words
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Article600 1937-03-02 9 Sir C. Little IXapt. Leach Entertain Local Residents A large number of Penang residents boarded H.M.S. Cumberland yesterday when Vice-Admiral Sir Charles J.C. Little, K.C.8., Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, and Captain J.C. Leach entertained them to an “At Home.” Sir Charles and his officers received600 words
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77 1937-03-02 9 Mr. Mallard's New Appointment (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1. With the departure on leave on Saturday of Mr. C. G. E. Baughan, Mr. R. F. Mallard, Assistant Superintendent of Police,, is now officer in charge of the Detective Branch, Singapore. Mr. Mallard was77 words
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Article474 1937-03-02 9 Darts, Tap R00m... (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1. In seven months there will stand on the slopes off Girdle Road, Cameron Highlands, a building which hundreds of Malayans have yearned for ever since they have left the homely shores of Albion. It will474 words
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Article190 1937-03-02 9 Question In Aviation Circles (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. March 1. Where are Colonel Charles Lindberg and Mrs. Lindbergh going in their private plane Are they going to Australia, and if so will they call at Singapore? Those are questions aviation circles io Singapore are190 words
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Article161 1937-03-02 9 Governor’’ s Speech (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1. Turning the silver key in the lock of the new premises of the 8.M.8.C. at Caldecott Hill, Singapore, H.E. the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas opened the new radio station Z.H.L.-in Singapore at 6 p.m. today.161 words
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Article158 1937-03-02 9 AIR MAIL A mail for Siam, Burma. India, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan. Belgian Congo, Great Britain. Ireland and whole of Europe by Imperial Airways will close at 8.00 sum. tomorrow, A mail for the United States of America and other places served via U.S.A, by Im>erlal Airways158 words
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Advertisement414 1937-03-02 9 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the MALAYAN MEDICAL JOURNAL will cease to be the Official Organ of the British Medical Association (Malaya Branch) after the issue of March, 1937. THE MALAYA BRANCH. The British Medical Association. Singapore, Feb. 19, 1937. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Official Organ414 words
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Advertisement91 1937-03-02 9 I < TMi TRUi TONIC MODI The RING of JT 111 111 s Children fed on Cow Gate are H*pg>y because they are 118 Healthy. The streamo i eruns vigorously in their vein»— -1 18 their bodies are strong and muscular—they are vital and 111 active even in the heat.91 words
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Advertisement318 1937-03-02 9 GOVERNMENT OF PERAK NOTICE OF SALE AT INSTANCE OF CHARGEE No. 338 la F.C. 22/33. SCHEDULE XXXIIB (Under section 143 of “The Land Cfode. 1926.") Notice is hereby given that under section 143 of the Land Code, 1926, the lands described hereunder will be sold by public auction at the318 words
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Miscellaneous19 1937-03-02 9 TIDE TABLE high low TODAY 3.00 p.m. 9.32 p.m. TOMORROW 2.59 a.m. 9.19 a .m. 5.20 p.m. 9.52 p.m.19 words
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Obituary37 1937-03-02 9 DEATH ROGERS.—On March 2, 1937, Annely Aged 34, wife of C. H. Rogers, Penang at the Penang General Hospital. The funeral takes place today at 5 p.m. at Western Road Cemetery. F.M.S. and Colony newspapers please copy.37 words
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Article928 1937-03-02 10 Advantage Of More Co-operation Between Manufacturers And Producers London, Feb. 10. The attention of British residents and producers Overseas, in practically all Colonies and even Dominions, has been directed to the recent suggestion put forward by Sir Leonard Lyle, that it would be to the928 words
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Article874 1937-03-02 10 Price Forcing Probable 1936 U. S. CONSUMPTION STATISTICS ANALYSED (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 22. Announcement of the British Government’s vast rearmament programme precipitated a sudden boom in the London metal markets this week. Dealers on the Metal Exchange were so deluged with orders that874 words
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318 1937-03-02 10 Tax On Dividend May Be Doubled fears OF UNLOADING BRITISH HOLDINGS Washington, Mon. Feb. 16. President Roosevelt’s chief financial advisers met in Washington today for the first of a series of conferences at which a programme will be evolved to control foreign investments in318 words
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Article, Illustration15 1937-03-02 10 LGrtD DULVERTON, Chairman of imperial Tobacco Co. (of Great Britain and Ireland), Ltd.15 words
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Article133 1937-03-02 10 Bill Rejected By People's Council Amsterdam, Feb. 19. The Netherlands East Indies People’s Council has rejected the Banka-Billiton Tin Merger Bill by 43 votes to 7. The bill seeks to merge the tin interests of the two tin-producing islands, Banca and Billiton. The interests in Billiton are133 words
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Article188 1937-03-02 10 Heavy Speculative Buying TURNOVER LARGEST ON ON RECORD Saturday, Feb. 20. One of the heaviest day’s trading in living memory was experienced on the London Metal Exchange yesterday. Speculative buying of all metals sent prices soaring to the highest levels in recent years Heavy demand188 words
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Article179 1937-03-02 10 New York, Friday. Metal shares staged a spectacular advance on the New York Stock Exchange today. This was attributed to a worldwide demand for materials needed for armaments. United States Steel advanced nearly six points, to $ll3 a share, its highest point in several years179 words
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Advertisement59 1937-03-02 11 11 l T* I l", 1 SUNDAY GAZETTE The First SUNDAY Newspaper Published In JVlalaya SPECIAL FEATURES Illustrated London Letter: Women’s Page: Chess and Bridge Notes Motoring and Aviation Review. China Page: Film and Gramophone Notes: Scouts Notes: Junior Section: Weekly Sports Review: Week=End Radio ProgrammesAll The Week-End Sport Fully59 words
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Article142 1937-03-02 12 Whether listeners regard newsprint as the medium through which they absorb ideas on world politics or merely as a good wrapping for fish and vegetables, they will be interested to hear an actuality broadcast from Daventry, entitled “Paper Mill.” This programme will attempt to give listeners an idea142 words
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Article106 1937-03-02 12 The BBC Symphony Orchestra, under its conductor, Dr. Adrian Boult, will be heard from Daventry playing Schubert’s Symphony No. 9in C today on Trans. 2 7.05 p.m. (Malayan Time). This colossal work was the last symphony composed by Schubert. No Viennese orchestra of his day could perform106 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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973 1937-03-02 12 Britain's Share Of The Year’s Increased Output RENEWAL OF BUILDING ACTIVITY LIKELY TO BE MAINTAINED Statistics issued by IJoyd’s Register of Shipping of merchant vessels launched during the year 1936 show large increases, both in England and abroad, in the output of the shipbuilding973 words
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Article460 1937-03-02 12 S.S. “MEMNON” from Liverpool sails for Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai Japan. S.S. “SIANTAR” from Calcutta—sails today for Singapore, Batavia. Samarang, Sourabaya, Manila, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and British Columbia. TOMORROW M.V. “TABIAN" frem Java via Singepore —sails sdme day for Boston, NewYork, Philadelphia, Halifax via Cape460 words
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Advertisement17 1937-03-02 12 STOP PRESS New shipment of Marconi Radio Grams Just A rrived Robinson Piano Co. (S.S.) Ltd. PENANG.17 words
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Miscellaneous1055 1937-03-02 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the foUowtnff wave. TRANSMISSION 2. lengths: 6.20 p.m. —Big Ben. Allan Kennedy. TRANSMISSION 9 at the Organ of the Regal Cinema, Glasgow. Triumphal March (Grieg). A GSH 91.47 Mo/a (13.97 mJ Morning at Opera (arr. Kennedy). GSG 17.791,055 words
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Miscellaneous284 1937-03-02 12 KUALA LUMPUR TODAY 7.0) P.M. F. 600 l Tunes Of The Times, Two Foxtrots —Arthur Salisbury and His Savoy Hotel Orchestra. FB 1497 Nola, Parade Of The Tin Soldiers —Pianoforte Duet By Rawicz And Landauec. DB 1656 Un Violon Dans La Nuit, A Serenade To Lena—Tino Rossi With Orchestra FB284 words
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Advertisement735 1937-03-02 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vereel*. IXNnxnt AN» N<NBS WWlllim Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen <fc Shire Une) Penang London D. AGAMEMNON Mars., L.’don, R’dam, ITburg Glasgow Mar. 0 Mar 31 B. DIOMED Udon, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea. Mar 11 Apr. 7 A SARPEDON Mars.,735 words
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Advertisement744 1937-03-02 13 PAO_ PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S/S "RAJULA" SAILING THURSDAY. 4th MARCH Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under .Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenbux» Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S "MATA HART’ Mar. 5 due Penang 1937 S/S ~BUILAN” Mar •S/S744 words
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Miscellaneous926 1937-03-02 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES 2.50 —Children’s Hour: Snowdrops tinIwllwwwlwl gie in the valley. For the little ones and Station la Batavia broadcasts on the fol- tn^ ir A J n rs ■owing wavelengths: 3. os—Concert of light music. 10.50 aan.—lAo pan YDA 6,040 4.2o—Topical talk. KC|S (49.67 m.) and YDB 11,860 kc|s.926 words
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Miscellaneous147 1937-03-02 13 HONG KONG Station Z.B.W. 49.6 m; 31.49 m., 19.75 m. or 16.90 m. TODAY 3.20 Chinese programme. 6.20 European programme. The 8.8. C. Dance Orchestra. 6.50 Closing local stock quotations and Hong Kong Exchange Market report. 6.55 —Light concert item*. 7.20 Time signa), weather report and announcements. 7.23 —A variety147 words
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Miscellaneous51 1937-03-02 13 El AR orchestra. Violin concert—Renata Pellegrino. News in Italian. 10.50 p.m —Close down. TOMORROW 9.20 p.m. News in English. Piano recital —Cesarina Buonerba. Message by H. E. Lavagna to Judicial Institute in China. Vocal and instrumental concert —Giovanni Crocco—Maria Malpassutl—Eastern Hour. Post Box. ETAR orchestra. News in Italian. 10.50- Close51 words
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Article662 1937-03-02 14 Two Winners VEE CHAN JUST BEATS BUKISH SINGH (By Our Boxing Correspondent) The second boxing promotion in two days was held last night at Wembley Park, Penang, when five Siamese featured in a card of five contests which totalled 40 rounds of two-minute duration, incidentally662 words
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Article88 1937-03-02 14 Irish Team Against Wales London, March 1. The Irish rugby team to meet Walse on March 13 is as follows: L.B. Malcalmson; C.V. Boyle, A. Bailey, L.B. McMahon, F.G. Moran; Cromey, G.J. Morgan (Capt); R. Alexander, Corker., Ryan. Mayne, P.J. Lawler, Reidy, J.A. Siggins, Walker. The team is88 words
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768 1937-03-02 14 Hammond Out For 14 HARDSTAFF AND WYATT STILL TOGETHER AT the close of play yesterday, in the fifth and final Test match at Melbourne, England had 184 for 4, stumps being drawn earlier than usual owing to the bad light. In768 words
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Article90 1937-03-02 14 Coventry Overwhelm R.A.F. Many rugby games on Saturday were scratched owing to water-logged grounds. Results of games played; Army 11, Oxford U. 3. Blackheath 5, Cardiff 4. Coventry 21, R.A.F. 9. Harlequins 0, U.S. Portsmouth 0. Leicester 4, Northampton 11. London Scottish 7, Cambridge U. 8. O.M.T. 8,90 words
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Article117 1937-03-02 14 Soccer At Victoria Green On the Victoria Green yesterday the HM- S- “Cumberland’’ football eleven were defeated by the Chinese Recreation Club by the only goal scored in the match. The visitors though defeated put up a good show Kok Kee scored for the Chinese before117 words
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Article139 1937-03-02 14 The annual Central Rifle Meeting of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force Rifle Association will be held as usual at Easter. The programme includes “Service” shooting under Queen Mary’s Prize conditions on Saturday, March 27, and S.R. (b)” shooting in the first and second stages of th® King’s Prize139 words
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131 1937-03-02 14 —Reuter. ROYAL MAIL FAVOURITE London, March si. Following are the call-overs for the Grand National Steeplechase and the Lincolnshire Handicap:— I GRAND NATIONAL 10/1 Royal Mail taken and offered. 100/9 Ready Cash offered, 100/8 taken. 100/8 Golden Miller offered, 100/7 taken. 15/1 Deiachance offered, 100/6 taken.—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article163 1937-03-02 14 Lodge Beat Evergreen (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, March 1 A badminton match between the Lodge Badminton Party and the Evergreen Badminton Party was played on Sunday afteriood at the Taiping Town Hall and resulted in a draw each side winning four matches. The following are the results.163 words
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Advertisement115 1937-03-02 14 FRIGIDAIRE for Foster Freezing.... Many refrigerators do noi mH I ill I freeze a sufficient nutnoff °f cubes. mu I Some make many icr cubes, but so small •HL.’ ’F J J Te °f vdue. Z A» 5 H -J urn ig" IW Others do not freeeor quickly enough to115 words
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Article622 1937-03-02 15 SCORED A KNOCK-OUT AND FOUND A CAREER LOSS of temper through being chaffed while working as a lift boy gave Pat Palmer, of Battersea, his first idea of becoming a boxer. In his anger, Palmer struck out at his tormentor, land scored the first622 words
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Article, Illustration13 1937-03-02 15 PAT PALMER, of Battersea, a contender for the world fly-weiyht title.13 words
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Article1132 1937-03-02 15 TABLE TENNIS CONFUSION TABLE TENNIS CONFUSION THE confusion over the new time-limit law in table tennis has arisen over a technicality. While a time limit is undoubtedly an actual law of the game, passed by a recent International Table Tennis Federation meeting, it has not yet been1,132 words
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Article304 1937-03-02 15 SPORTS CLUB BEATEN BY KEDAH XI As reported in the Pinang Gazette yesterday, a brilliant 105 J. Pinhey was the feature of the cricket match played at the Esplanade on Sunday between the Penang Sports Club and a Kedah XI The Kedah XI won with six304 words
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Advertisement275 1937-03-02 15 Ml JBIHI K I' Kb l f -_*r7y7< z > J g Keep them bright with a daily pint of nature’s perfect diet— <fB MILK THE COMPLETE FOOD Milk contains all the strength building proteins and protective vitamins so necessary to the growing child. PENANG 1500 PHONE BUTTERWORTH 33 „1275 words
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Article354 1937-03-02 16 Steady London, March 1 Yesterday Rise or Fall Em. b >x., 1M444 H4>i Tll»t lefflm 122)4 +H «tar teea, W ».c. 103 H ,-4-H Amb. Ua. Am. (Unite) W>» Pnrtratiil "A* 3554 M Boyal Aaace. (Ws. M-) 9J4 Gt Western Ord. 5854 Cm. Pae. ($25) 1754 Chartered354 words
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Article120 1937-03-02 16 London, March 1. RUBBER Quiet. Spot lON buyers 10Z sellers. April'June 101 buyers 10N sellers. July Sept. 101 t buyers 11/« sellers. lOct. Dec. 10N buyers 11 A sellers. New York: 22.11 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 26,562 tons Liverpool 31,231 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Mar)120 words
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Article203 1937-03-02 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations tn MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.'s Share List today:— RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang 1.45 1.50 ex Bedford 1.30 1.37 J Benta 1-40 I.47Jex Broga 1.15 1.20 Indragiri 1-70 1.77 J Kamasan 3.50 3.75 New Scudai 1-90 1.07 J Sungei Ramal 1.65 1.75 Sungei203 words
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Article118 1937-03-02 16 .London on Previously latest Paris 105 532 1052 New York 4.88? 4.88]$ Montreal 4.882 4.89 A Brussels 29.02 Geneva 21.42? Amsterdam 8.92 J 893 Milan 92* 92Z Berlin 12.15 12.152 Athens 547 J sellers 547 J aellers Bucharest 670 sellers 670 sellers Buenos Aires 17J unquoted Monte Video118 words
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Article124 1937-03-02 16 ISN! YESTERDAY TODAY Lradcm (Spot) No market £243 15 0 No market £244 su V a P OT $121.50 $122 25 Business Done *0 Penang BuMness Dsne COPRA.-—(Sundrted) BLACK PEPPER 58 25 40 -RUBBER;— 511 25 25 London Nmr York 10 d 10 d new xorn 21IJc(G) 21§c(G)124 words
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Article202 1937-03-02 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.65 1.70 Hong Fatt 1572 1 60 Jelebu 1.27 J 1.325 Klang River 2.05 2.10 Kuchai 1725 1.77 J Lukut 1.32 J 1.372 Nawng Pet 875 90 North Taiping 1.02 1.05 Rahman Hyd. 1.425 1.475 Rantau Ordy. 1.572 1-60 Rantau Pref. 1.575202 words
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Article258 1937-03-02 16 Factory Open By End Of Year Berlin, Feb. 19. It is announced today that the first factory for the production of 'buna synthetic rubber—on a commercial scale will be finished at the end of this year. Next spring, it is expected, Germany will he supplying258 words
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Article97 1937-03-02 16 During the week ending Feb. 20, 1937, exports from Malayan ports amounted to 16,524 cases, of which: 13,961 (84 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 650 (4 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 250 (2 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 1,66397 words
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Article162 1937-03-02 16 LEAN CO. IXJDAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS FIN:— Buyers Sellers Ampats 5|3 5i72 Hong Fatts 1.55 1.60 Jelapangs 31J0 32|0 Johans 28 32 Katus 24J0 24|6 K. Lanjuts 2613 2619 K. Kampars 17|0 17’6 Laruts 15J9 1613 Lukuts 1.355 1.37 J Nawng Pets 875 925 Norths 972 1.02 J Puchongs 26’9 27(9162 words
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Article383 1937-03-02 16 Industrials Steady lessrs. Kennedy Co. in their weekly share report dated Feb. 26, state:— With a rise in the price of tin of nearly £15.0.0 on the week. Tin shares have again been the centre of activity and although all prices close below’ best, the undertone383 words
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Article112 1937-03-02 16 —British Radio. Further Shore Recovery London, Feb. 27. A further share recovery in British Government stocks, which was recorded yesterday on the Stock Exchange, is attributed in part by a financial journal to assurances given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Common’s note on Thursday—British Radio. - 112 words
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Article22 1937-03-02 16 —Reuter. Rangoon, Feb. 28. From April 20 the issue of licences to prospect tin in Burma will be resumed.—Reuter. - 22 words
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Advertisement534 1937-03-02 16 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHIN a,, (iMoerporoted mi Rsfiaad by Royal Charter ?,853) Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors HEAD OFFICE 38, Biahopegate. London, EC. Apenofes A Bmaokas: Alor Star Hong Kong Rangoon Amritsar Eoilo Saigon Bang! >k Ipoh Semarang Batavia Karachi Sei sm bar Bombay534 words
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