Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 March 1937
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Title Section20 1937-03-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. *7. Vol XCV. MONDAY, MARCH 22. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration176 1937-03-22 1 To Retire After Coronation MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN AS NEXT PRIME MINISTER LONDON, MARCH 21. IT IS LEARNED THAT MR. STANLEY BALDWIN, MR. RAMSAY MACDONALD AND LORD —Reuter. HAILSHAM WILL RESIGN AFTER THE CORONATION. MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, WILL SUCCEED MR.—Reuter. - 176 words
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Article345 1937-03-22 1 THRILL ON WAY FROM MECCA TO PENANG VIOLENT STRUGGLE IN LIFEBOAT More than 1,000 pilgrims returning from Mecca by the s.s. Mentor, which arrived m Penang yeaterdiay, had an exciting experience during the voyage when they witnessed a thrilling night drama at sea. A middle-aged Malay haji345 words
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Article68 1937-03-22 1 Match Against Local Indians Today The Bangkok University soccer team, •who have won both their matches in Penang «gainst the Chinese and Malays, will play The local Indians this evening on the Victoria Green, and against the Malays and Chinese combined tomorrow. On Wednesday they will68 words
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143 1937-03-22 1 Reuter. Vienna, March 22. Stating that a continuance of play would endanger the safety of the players, the Swedish referee abandoned the AustroItalian Soccer match here amid booing and the protests of 50,000 spectators. Austria was leading by 2 goals to nil when theReuter. - 143 words
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Article26 1937-03-22 1 Malaya by the Rajputana last night.—Pinang Gazette Copyright. Colombo, March 22. Sir Julien Cahn's Eleven sailed for Malaya by the Rajputana last night.—Pin-Malaya by the Rajputana last night.—Pinang Gazette Copyright. - 26 words
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Article24 1937-03-22 1 ,—Reuter. Calcutta, March 20. The French aviators, Pissavy and Cornet. who are on a flight to Tokio, landed here at 5.06 p.ni.-,—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article130 1937-03-22 1 Honolulu, March 21. While taking off on resumption of its world flight, Miss Earhart’s machine crashed owing to a burst tyre. Fire broke out but the aviatrix and her two companions escaped injury. “The crash means a postponement but not the cancellation of the flight,’’130 words
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Article187 1937-03-22 1 .—Reuter. No Incident THREAT TO CALL GENERAL' STRIKE I Detroit, March 21. The Deputy Sheriff, accompanied by 75 officers wearing bullet-proof vests and armed with guns and tear gas equipment, marched into the gates of the Newton Packing Company to read the Court order demanding “sit-down” strikers.—Reuter. - 187 words
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Article36 1937-03-22 1 .—Reuter. Indianapolis, March 21. Mel Walker, the Ohio State negro, broke the world's indoor record for the High Jump by clearing 6 feet 9 3/4 inefces at an athlet- ic meeting here..—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article265 1937-03-22 1 —Reuter. Tanks In action ALLEGED MUSSOLINI TELEGRAM FOUND Madrid, March 20. Government Forces further advanced to Navalporto, fifteen miles north-east of Briguega. The round-up of prisoners at Briguega continued Italians were found hiding in all sorts of places, some lying under large piles of straw. It—Reuter. - 265 words
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Article202 1937-03-22 1 —Reuter. Concordat Violated "PREPARE FOR AN OPEN FIGHT" Berlin, March 21. In an encyclical read at the cathedral here this morning by Bishop Preysing the Pope bluntly accuses that Nazi regime of having violated the Concordat and encouraging anti-Christian movements. Bishop Preysing after reading the Encyclical—Reuter. - 202 words
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Article93 1937-03-22 1 Harry Vardan 6 TIMES OPEN CHAMPION London, March 21 The death has taken place of the famous golfer, Hary Vardon.—Reuter. Harry Vardon, the Grand Old Man of Golf, was born in 1870. He was Golf Open Champion in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and 1914. He93 words
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Article45 1937-03-22 1 Reuter. New Delhi, March 2C. The Congress Convention adjourned sine die after a resolution calling on the British Government to withdraw Uie New Constitution and reminding all Congress members in the Legislatures “to keep constant touch with their, constituents and the masses”Reuter. - 45 words
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Advertisement12 1937-03-22 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 77X12 words
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Advertisement107 1937-03-22 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, for Penang, Keda'.i Perak, 22< Beach St., Penang—Phene 96k. CHOP SOON KIAT, R 4, High St. K. Lumpur, for Selangor Phone 3SSM. c‘ Isgjh. Jl| ajUu "“Mi® OB*” 1 Jiff L. PURE WHOLESOME CHEESE A perfect ending to any107 words
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Article, Illustration1925 1937-03-22 2 What “Yuki Finance’’ Will Mean Tokyo. 01' all the weak Cabinets Japan has had in recenty years, .he one established by General Scnjuro Hayashi, after the major political crisis in January, is the only one to whch fundamental weakness, from the points of view both, of the1,925 words
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Article389 1937-03-22 2 Cabinet Criticised By Officials TEACHERS 1 THREAT TO STRIKE Cairo. Daring the past few weeks the Government have been faced by the growth of an active opposition. This has not come from rival parties, who have been inactive s nee the signing of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, but389 words
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Advertisement868 1937-03-22 2 Bead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore < >ffice Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel “Tinies’* Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. London Office 40. 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central 3608—3609 Tel: Leadmalaya London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES868 words
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Advertisement268 1937-03-22 2 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE FOURTEEN POINTS A series of 14 reasons why you should choose THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD., to look after your insurance needs. Point... 2 Its premia, i rates are competitive and as low as is consistent with safety. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.,268 words
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1902 1937-03-22 3 Allegations At Negri Planters’ Meeting LEGAL ADVISER’S RULING DISCUSSED (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, March 20. “A matter which is just now causing much concern and substantial loss to employers of Chinese contract tapping labour is the far too common practice on the part1,902 words
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Advertisement109 1937-03-22 3 I *****7 a i LL/ |i < ■■t I ■RL| c ~/.4 koßab z I ■■Kg ;M W >1 g Cool and Fragrant. On board ship or during office hours, at home or abroad, “4711" J Genuine Eau de Cologne will always prove its refreshing qualities. Inhale it from your109 words
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Advertisement132 1937-03-22 3 SPALDINGS NEW Tennis Rochets WEIGHT 171 H—M THE BEST and BR,TA,N 1 n CAN MAKE OZo; SPALDING KRO-FLITE THE BLUE RIBBAND TENNIS RACKETS. TENNIS RACKET A NEW RACKET WITH AN MULTI-PLY FRAME OF SIX PEA EXCLUSIVE SPALDING FEA- HICKORY ASH AND WALNUI TURK. THE SLOTTED HANDLE CONSIRUCTION. WITH WALNUI’ GIVING132 words
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Article920 1937-03-22 4 REACTION TO RED RULE Rapid Growth Of Movement Pamplona AMONG the various organisations supporting General Franco’s Nationalist movement, which is playing an important role in the creaition of Spain’s new regime, is the Fascist. “Falange Espanola” (Spanish Phalanx) has steadily grown since this war began Fascism920 words
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Article434 1937-03-22 4 OWNERS TRAINERS ASSN. FORMED Mot To Obstruct Racing Clubs MIT TO SUGGEST AND IMPROVE SPORT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 20. Twenty-five Racehorse Owners and •Twiners meeting in the Eastern Hotel, Xuata Lumpur last night after a dinner given by Mr. A. Van Tooren, Malaya’.i IMggest owner, decided434 words
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Article212 1937-03-22 4 PRISONER'S ALLEGATIONS Italian troops are stated to have played a large part in General Franco’s offensive on the Siguenza front, according to Madrid reports just as they did in the succesful attack on Maiga. Four Italian prisoners, a sergeant and three privates, have been taken by the212 words
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Article268 1937-03-22 4 A Communist's Account Mr. Harry Pollitt, the Communist leader, arrived in London from a visit to Spain. Speaking at a Socialist and Communist demonstration on what he saw “at first hand.” he said:— Our British comrades are redeeming the honour of British Laboui movement. One Sunday268 words
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Advertisement86 1937-03-22 4 GET THATWMB CLEAN-WASH ED WgSj FRESHNESS A bath at any Um: is a wonderful refresher, W a bath with Calvert’s Carbolic Soft Soap is a toy for the rest of die evening. Only Calvert’s wiH give you such freshness, such glorious wijlg freedom from stickiness. After using Calvert’s Soft Soap86 words
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Advertisement246 1937-03-22 4 Here is the Eesence of STRENGTH! Xs I li'Aiijll ji .mnniiil B Co.’» ESSENCE of Ig HrMgsa* M we® j by BRAND 4 Co- R TO tits B BY ROYAL APPOINTMEMT IN all cases of sickness, general debility and run- down feeling, Brand s Kssence of i is unrivalled for246 words
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Article1358 1937-03-22 5 Th>s article by Mr. Charles W H. Scott in the News Chronicle gives , the details of the historic Atlantic Air Race planned for August, tells what it means; what chance Britain has of winning - Atlantic Air Race In August BRITAIN'S CHANCES OF WINNING Th>s article by Mr. Charles W H. Scott in the News Chronicle gives the details of the historic Atlantic Air Race planned for August, tells what it means and what chance Britain has of1,358 words
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Article450 1937-03-22 5 REPLY TO WORKERS' FIFTEEN DEMANDS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 21. The Pinang Gazette is in receipt of the following replies by the Ulu Langat District Planters Association to the strikers’ 15 demands which were presented at yester day’s meeting between representatives of both parties at450 words
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Article195 1937-03-22 5 Harbour Board Thrift Society Report The second annual report of the Penang Harbour Board Employees’ Co-operative Thrift and Loen Society, Ltd., to be submitted at the annual general meeting on April 6, at 4 p.m., to be held at the Harbour Board Head Office, shows that during195 words
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Advertisement128 1937-03-22 5 the 1 MORRIS W COMMERCIAL I TRUCKS I and consult us on your I 1 transport service •••IB WEARNE BROS. LTD., U 2, PENANG ROAD, I PENANG. I > ■■■■■■■l m aster s* A V\ XI/ A t S i\\ A Wise feeding means more than a healthy baby. It128 words
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Article1385 1937-03-22 6 Contractors And Coronation —A Club Nuisance —An All European XI- Stamps To The Editor, Dear Sir, —My attention Mis been attracted to an article in a Penang newspaper (not the Pinang Gazette) of March 19 under the heading of “The Coronation” in which is alleged the1,385 words
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Article66 1937-03-22 6 Mr. A. H. M Hard, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Selangor and Negri Sembilan, has been appointed to act as Pharmaceutical Chemist, Perak and Pahang, in addition to his own duties from Feb. 12, 1937. inclusive. Mr. A. N. Goode, Cadet, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to act as Assistant66 words
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Advertisement96 1937-03-22 6 EASTER WEEK MAJESTIC Paramount's Mammoth 25th Anniversary Picture! c- jf/l F#r nJ U «X X. Foeannount Pictor* with JL ppuf U \W V«lo« M 4 YetotUe, 3 VoJI I Www** Bta*. Vivi**** o*b*ra«. 'j •fa, J 1 Z/ f D»r**t*4 by Wword SuHwlvO. A GAY AS BUBBLING CHAMPAGNE ROMANTIC AS96 words
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Advertisement169 1937-03-22 6 INDIGESTION goes in 2 minutes Here’s something of real interest to an sufferers from indigestion, heartbum flatulence and stomach gas—a new char CO& 1—an activated charcoal— with fittZ times the power of absorption of ordinal medicinal charcoal. This new product iL known as Chardox. Just put two Chardox A B169 words
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Miscellaneous149 1937-03-22 6 HfXT CHANGE MAGNIFICENT is the word for GRETA GARBO! EXCITING is the word for ROBERT TAYLOR! BRILLIANT is the word for LIONEL BARRYMORE! in Mexondre Dumas' deathless story of Love Triumphant! a c M I LI 1 II 11 11 L E ,J with an all star cast! I It's149 words
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Miscellaneous79 1937-03-22 6 \V INDSO R TONIGHT AT 8.00 P-M. POSITIVELY THE LAST SHOW Of These Two Superb Record-Breaking CANTONESE TALKIES Sit Kok Sin Tong Shoot Ying IN ’■WHO IS THE UNGRATEFUL ONE?” with Mr. Lam Kwan San Potjether with ”PAK FU YONG” with MISS WOO TIP YING. Reduced Prices: 15, 30, 5079 words
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Miscellaneous145 1937-03-22 6 GREETED BY PACKED HOUSES! TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 Last 2 Shows! First 8 Chapters of THE SERIAL OF A THOUSAND THRILLS! "DARKEST AFRICA" with CLYDE BEATTY The King of Wild Animal Trainers TOMORROW Concluding 7 Chapters of "DARKEST AFRICA" V.Y.ViV.WAVi A BRAND NEW BRITISH COMEDY! COME AND ENJOY A GOOD LAUGH!145 words
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Article385 1937-03-22 8 NEWS from Spain continues to be good. The Government forces «ire forging ahead, and are reported to have captured twenty miles of territory and to be only six miles from Siguenza. For some months past —ever since the first devilish but unsuccessful assaults on Madrid—General I'ranco and his385 words
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Article171 1937-03-22 8 AMONG the golfing fraternity there will be deep regret at the passing of Harry Vardon. Vardon, together with men like Herd and Braid, were the stalwarts of the old school, of the days when the gutty ball and the cleek, and a modest assortment of clubs, produced remarkably171 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article470 1937-03-22 8 To the Editor. Sir, —It is dangerous for the mere student of literature to dabble in medicine. I will not, therefore, attempt to say whether Milton’s blindness was due to a cyst or was simply amaurosis (whatever connotation that term may bear beyond its etymological meaning).470 words
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Article565 1937-03-22 8 Owners And Trainers Association Formed— Welcome Step to Co-operate with Racing Clubs—Th ree Records at K.L. Races—and Some Unusual Features OWNERS and Trainers of the Malayan Turf have at long last got together to form an Association —not to hold a pistol at Racing Clubs but to565 words
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512 1937-03-22 8 Selangor State Council Speech (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 22. np HE increase in the number of I of toddy shops in estates in Selangor—-a State that has set a brilliant example to the rest of Malaya in declaring parts of it512 words
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Advertisement223 1937-03-22 8 <Vt H«j I Isillw I iW' r. 1 LJ< ASICFO p i AaMSKiMMIVST Holy a S NOFINERWHISKY INTO ANY BOTTLE XwdP* *>“ *<®nts»- JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD- PENANG. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPER EPOH. I E. O. HOTEL I PENANG. Wednesday, 24th March DINNER DANCE t I Thursday Saturday223 words
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Advertisement141 1937-03-22 8 Jifsecrets e a Mtty MB Hw x'+>* a z < < When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking. Just add a few drops of Maggi’s Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate of vegetable141 words
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Article349 1937-03-22 9 Better Living Society Meeting PROPOSED CHANGES Many Malay customs and ceremonies were discussed at Saturday’s first annual meeting of the Penang Co-operative Better Living Society, Ltd., at which 36 members were present. The meeting was held at the Malay Teachers’ Association, Chowrasta, Penang, Mr. Hamid Khan,349 words
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Article28 1937-03-22 9 Official Opening By Governor The new civil airport of Singapore will be officially opened by His Excellency the Governor on Saturday afternoon, June 12, 1937. >28 words
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Article602 1937-03-22 9 EAM HOCK BATS WELL The first Penang cricket State trial was concluded yesterday and the team to meet Selangor during the Esater Holidays at Kuala Lumpur will be selected tonight. New talent was tested but there were few outstanding performances. Eu Cheow Teik and L. I. Robless602 words
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Article828 1937-03-22 9 BOXING THRILLS AT WEMBLEY (By Our Boxing Correspondent.) There was a record crowd at Wembley Park, Penang, last night to witness the boxing, and spectators got their money’s worth. There were thrills galore, and the saTTors on the card all gave a satisfactory account of themeslves, though828 words
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Advertisement218 1937-03-22 9 NOTICE is hereby given that the trade marks depicted above are the exclusive property of the GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, a Corporation •organised under the laws of the State of Ohio, having a principal place of business at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio, United States of America, and218 words
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Advertisement135 1937-03-22 9 *WHAT KIND OF B TOOTH POWDER B DOES YOUR OWN B| FAMILY USE It does everything better! H| iGnsTEETHTw,cEBRi6HTER -J v '>' < -J- > Adds charm to any smile 2 ,s twice as soFT I Safe even for children's teeth B| 3 FOAMS BETWEEN TEETH S d eans more135 words
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Obituary39 1937-03-22 9 DEATH GILMOUR.—On March Bth. 1937, at Murtle, Aberdeenshire, in his 25th year, William Kennedy of the Mercantile Bank of India Ltd., Penang, beloved only son of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Gilmour, late of 25 Westfield Drive, Cardonald, Glasgow.39 words
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Article1445 1937-03-22 10 Strong Demand For Rubber Shares London. March 8. There has been an active investment demand for Rubber shares during the past week, and nearly every share in the market has achieved a considerably improved level There has been, of course, a fair volume or speculative business,1,445 words
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Article666 1937-03-22 10 KENNEDY COMPANY LOCAL SHARE MARKET REPORT March 19, 1937. The p-ast week has again been very active in the local Share Market and even Rubber shares have quickened into activity during the last two days and there is every indication that this section of the market should be seeing considenably666 words
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Article76 1937-03-22 10 Nominal Capital On Reconstruction (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 20. The Anglo-Johore Rubber Company are halving their nominal capital on reconstruction and are issuing to shareholders one paid up shilling share for every two now held. It is also proposed to give shareholders the right to apply76 words
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Article121 1937-03-22 10 Austral Malay Tin, Ltd. The secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of March, 1937. Hours run 316, cubic yards treated 5800, total piculs 181, nett value $13,394 ASAM KUMBANG Hours run 230, cubic yards treated *****.121 words
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Article64 1937-03-22 10 NET PROFIT FOR PAST YEAR £1,746,000 Amsterdam, March 7. Gross revenue of the Banka Tin Mines in 1936 showed a further expansion totalling £3,054,000 (at current rates», against £2,857,000 in 1935 and £2,613,000 in 1934. All costs are estimated at £1,308,000, against £11,389,000 in 1935 and £1,789,00064 words
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Advertisement860 1937-03-22 10 Youthful Vigour Restored By New,Simple, Easy Method Stimulated /WbmenAdmire\ To New Activity \VigouroiisMen!< Without Operation j Doctor's Prescription Starts Work First Day To lengthen life and youth has been the N .«Kr/ v > dream of man since the beginning of um X ‘mF /amL 'N’? -i SR And at860 words
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Article389 1937-03-22 11 Tourists Win By Six Wickets DE SARAM BATS WELL FOR 66 (From Our Own Correspondent) Colombo, March 20. Despite the efforts of De Saram (66), Mendis (47), Spittel (59) and Jayawickrema (42), the other Ceylon batsmen failed to add much more runs and the whole side were dismissed389 words
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Article117 1937-03-22 11 Annual Tennis Match Against Europeans 4 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, March 20. The annual tennis match between Perak Europeans and Perak Chinese began this afternoon. Eight singles were played and the Chinese won seven. Grut won the only match for the Europeans beating Chin Kee Onn117 words
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1575 1937-03-22 11 32 Matches During Week-End ALL SINGLES PLAYERS ENTER SECOND ROUND (By Our Badminton Correspondent) The Penang Junior Badminton Open Tournament has started well, 32 matches, 16 singles and 16 doubles, having been played during the week-end. Owing to the large number of byes awarded,1,575 words
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Article, Illustration437 1937-03-22 11 MANY IMPROVEMENTS The new 1937 Ford V-8 with the famous "0-horsepower engine is nc-w on display at he showrooms of Ford dealers Chief of he new features are new cable and conduit control brakes, body lines embodying the tear drop design, all-steel body, including top and437 words
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Advertisement36 1937-03-22 11 Jjaw MB I Mr HwMI MwMb» ’S3 31 a*> 11 /C* aIX I II < Wl 1| r > a»» ffiK H i ly 'lf- -M -IM k IHitfr-». > ?-?w llm Ib. K I llfc ■IM a Aja'36 words
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Article107 1937-03-22 12 The oldest short-wave broadcasting station in Europe, PCJ, Edinhoven Holland, .recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its inception. The f station was originally designed to provide a service for Netherlands India, but gave exceptionally good reception in many parts of the world. It was so successful107 words
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Article297 1937-03-22 12 11 In this Coronation Year of George VI, Mr. John Maude, speaking from Daventry, is to give li series of talks, entitled ‘A Hundred Years Ago,’ describing the state of England and English society in 1837 when King George’s great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, came to the throne.297 words
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SHIPPING NEWS from ALL PARTS
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Article614 1937-03-22 12 Total Only Exceeded Twice Before Traffic passing though the Suez Canal in 1936 aggregated 32,379,000 tons, representing 5,877 transits. Only on two previous occasions has the tonnage been greater, namely, in 1929, when the total was 33,466,000 tons, and in 1935, when it was 32,811,000 tons. Compared614 words
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Article108 1937-03-22 12 Programme To Regain Line its Old Supremacy Tokyo. Throwing a gauntlet to the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, its only rival for supremacy in Japanese shipping, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha recently placed an order for the construction of seven 19-knot freighters with the Mitsubishi Heavy Indusftr Company. The vessels,108 words
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Article119 1937-03-22 12 S.S. “MALACCA MARL” from Japan to Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “MALACCA MARL™ from Singapore for Rangoon and Calcutta. S.S. “KUMSiANG” from Calcutta—sails today for Singapore, Hongkong, Kobe and Osaka. S.S. “MENTOR” from Liverpoo sails for Kobe, Osaka, and Yokohama. S.S. “SANTHIA” from Far Earsails today for Calcutta.119 words
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Miscellaneous841 1937-03-22 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES* B. B. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY Tune in on the following wavelengths; TRANSMISSION 2. TRANSMISSION 2 ORIGINAL PROGRAMME ALTERED TUNE IN AT 8.15 AND LISTEN GSH 21.47 Mc/s (13.97 in.) FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS. GSC 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.) GSF 9.STMC/S (31.55 m.) TRANSMISSION 3. transmission 3 9.20 p.m.—Big841 words
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Miscellaneous187 1937-03-22 12 NIROM. Station in Batavia broadcasts on the following wavelengths: 10.59 a.m. —1.50 p.m. YDA 6,040 cs (1967 m.) and YDB 11,860 kc|s. (25.3 m. 5.50 p.m. to closing YDA 3,040 kc (98.68 m. and YDB 9.610 kc (31.2 m TODAY P.M. 1.10 News bulletin. 1.20 Continuation of lunch music. 2.10187 words
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Article226 1937-03-22 13 Premier To Oppose Rexist Leader Brussels, March 9. M. van Zeeland, the Belgian Premier, is to fight an electoral duel with M. Degrelle, leader of the Fascist Rexist party. Last week M. Degrelle ordered M. Olivier, his second-in-command and Rexist deputy for a Brussels constituency, to226 words
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Article418 1937-03-22 13 Link Between The Old And The New In view of the decision of the Admiralty to commission the ex-White Star liner Mejestic (now renamed H.M.S. Caledonia) as a boy’s training ship at Rosyth, a meeting of ex-officers and ratings who served in H.M.S. Caledon.a at Queensferry during418 words
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Advertisement351 1937-03-22 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vsasels. LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Due (in conjunction with Glen 4 Shire Line) Penang London GLENOGLE L’don, R’dam, Hamburg, Antwerp A Middlesborough. iffnr. 26 Anr. 26 C. DEUCALION Mars., L’don, R’dam, Hamburg Glasgow. Apr. 2 Apr. 28 XL ACHILLES L’don,351 words
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Advertisement270 1937-03-22 13 PBWWENT LINERTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Marseilles New York PENANG Arrive Arrive 8.5. PRES. WILSON Mar. 22 Apr. 5 Apr. 15 5.5. PRES. MONROE Mar. 27 21 May 4 S.S. PRES. ADAMS Apr. 8 May 5 18 S.S. PRES. HARRISON 22 19 June 1 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo270 words
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Advertisement491 1937-03-22 13 P&O SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. "RAJPUTANA" SAILING THURSDAY, 25th MARCH Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson. Port Sweitenharik contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore London and Far East Mail Service. g <BULa 88por Bervi Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S Apr 2 due Penang491 words
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Advertisement181 1937-03-22 13 (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOB CUNARD WHITE STAB LINK A SPECIAL TOUR Has been arranged via CHINA, JAPAN AND y AMERICA ARRIVING IN ENGLAND In time for the CORONATION OF H.M. KING GEORGE Vi Singapore dep. 22 Mar. 1937 Suws Maru Kobe arr. 3 Apr. 1937 Yokohama dep.181 words
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Miscellaneous522 1937-03-22 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES PARIS BERLIN. Station Radio-CWonlal. Its call-letters Station Zeesen broadcaste on the followare: ing frequencies:— W. L. 19.68 metre T. P. A. 2 INTA 3L33m. DJQ 19.63 m W. L. 2ft.28 T. P. A. 8 DJE 16£9m. DJB 19.74 tn W L. 25.60 T. P. A. 4 TODAY /TODAY522 words
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Miscellaneous48 1937-03-22 13 8.35 The maid as mistress. A musical comedy. 9.20 News and economic review in English on DJE, DJN DJQ, and in Dutch on DJB. 9.35 Today in Germany. Sound pictures. 9.50 Little German Reader. 10.05 Orchestral concert. 11.05 Orchestral obol and piano Fritz Bruno Wild. 11.20 Close doyn.48 words
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476 1937-03-22 14 —Reuter. EIRST VICTORY OVER SCOTLAND IN SEVEN YEARS Sequence OJ Defeats At Murrayfield Broken ENGLAND 6. SCOTLAND 3. SIXTY-FIVE thousand people braved the cold, damp weather on Saturday to see England beat Scotland for the first time in seven years in an international Rugby match—Reuter. - 476 words
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Article748 1937-03-22 14 Arsenal Drop A Point To Birmingham Results of matches in the English and Scottish football leagues played on Saturday were as follows: ENGLISH LEAGUE—DIV. I Arsenal 1 Birmingham 1 Bolton W 4 West Brom. A. 1 Brentford 4 Middlesbro’ 1 Derby C. 5 Charlton A. 0748 words
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Article430 1937-03-22 14 Kedah Hall Party Defeated Bright batting was seen on the Dato Kramat Ground yesterday when the Darul Aishan Football Club met the Kedah Hall Party and defeated them by a narrow margin of three runs. The Kedah Hall Party took first lease of the wickets430 words
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Advertisement240 1937-03-22 14 Monday, 22nd March 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (Incorporated In The Straits Settlemen^.) GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY Grand Opening Night TAI LOH THEEN CANTONESE OPERA: “Lok Kok Tai Fong Siang” “Seong Go Phun Yuet” Featuring Mr. Chen Fei-Loong, the famous Cantonese actor. NO FREE LISTS SEATS 80, 60, 40 20240 words
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Advertisement223 1937-03-22 14 wl i gazette Sunday gazette $250 MUST BE WON Five Winners or Nearest Penang April Meeting A nrize of $250 will be given to the sender of the best entry. Should two or more entrants tie for the prize the $250 wiU be equally divided amongst the senders of the223 words
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971 1937-03-22 15 Concluding Day Of Meeting RIDING HONOURS FOR J. DONNELL Y (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 20. JOCKEY J. DONNELLY was associated in establishing three new course records over 5 I|2 furlongs (two) and 8! I|2 furlongs at today’s races —the concluding day971 words
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Article113 1937-03-22 15 RUGBY UNION RESULTS London, March 20. Following are results of principal Rugby Union matches played today:— Blackheath IS Richmond 32 Bristol 15 United Services 4 Coventry 24 Leicester 11 Gloucester 9 R.A.F. 0 London Scottish 10 Harlequins 0 London Wales 10 Wasps 9 Old Alleynians 0 Taylors113 words
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Article36 1937-03-22 15 Lawn Bowls Tournament Results The following were the results of Ties played on Friday:— H’CAP. SINGLES A. C. Simmons beat H. E. Pether (21-13) M. T. P. Rule beat J. A. Evans (21-10).36 words
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883 1937-03-22 15 IX their second encounter in Penang, the Bangkok University soccer team scored another victory, when they met the Penang Mohaniaden Football Association on the Victoria Green on Saturday. and defeated them by three goals to one. They played their first match against the Chinese Recreation Club883 words
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Advertisement10 1937-03-22 15 "PONT -HESITATE TAKE GRANTS fOR granted" iMw FRASER NEAVE LTD.10 words
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Article108 1937-03-22 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations tn MESSRS. KENNEDY A Co.’s Share List today:— RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Bassett 96 99 “Mentakab 54 57 Kadella 6.65 6.75 cum UN:— Ampat 6|o 6:4 Batu Seangor 1.82 J I.B7}cum Hitam 45 50 Hong Fatt 1-52} 157 J Jelapang 35|0 36|0 Jeleu108 words
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Article127 1937-03-22 16 London, March 20 2RUBBER Quiet. Spot 12 ft buyers 12 e sellers. April June 12J buyers 12g sellers. July Sept. 12 ft buyers 12 sellers. «Oct.'jDec. 12,; buyers 12 ft sellers. New York: Closed. United Kingdom Stocks London 23,519 tons Liverpool 32.668 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam.127 words
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Article78 1937-03-22 16 During the week ending March 13, 1937, -exports from Malayan ports amounted to 30,932 cases, of which: 24,044 (78 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, 1,200 (4 per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, 4,300 (14 per cent.) cases to Canada, and 1.38878 words
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Article202 1937-03-22 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Batu Selhngor 1.82 J 1.87 J Hong Fatt 1.525 1.57} Jelebu !-27S 1,3 2 Kuchai 180 Lukut 130 13 *J Mambau J O5 1-1 North Taiping 92 i 97 Rahman Hyd. 1475 152 J Rantau Only. 1-925 1 Rantau Pref. 1.875 1.9 a Taiping202 words
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Article110 1937-03-22 16 x>ndon on Previously Latest Paris 106 13 32 106 25 64 New York 4.885? 4.885 Montreal 4.88,6 4.88 Brussels 29.001 29.005 Geneva 21.45} 21.45 Amsterdam 8.931 8.922 Milan 92*2 92J} Berlin 1214? 12.14; Athens 5475 5471 Bucharest 6671 6671 Buenos Aires 171 unquoted vfonte Video 39} 39} Sellers110 words
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Article110 1937-03-22 16 TlN: PREVIOUSLY LATEST X2(M 0<) U»<k»-(S moth.) No market “W®™ »40 25 »140.25 Business Done Penang Business Done COPRA.—(Sundried) $8 75 $8 65 BLACK PEPPER «ÜBBEK,- lls 11W l2lO 12. W iNew York 24}}c(G) 24|c(G> Singapore- Spot 42c 412 c April/June 42c 41gc July'Sept. 42}c 42}c Otc.[Dec 42Jc110 words
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Article237 1937-03-22 16 RUBBER: Buyers Sellers Allenbys 2.15 2.25 Ayer Panas 2.25 2.35 cum Bassetts 95 97 Batu Lintangs 1457 J 1.60 Bedfords 1.375 1.425 Bentas 160 Brogas 1-25 1.27 J Indragiris 1.821 1.90 Jerams 1-273 I.32Jcum Lunas 2.60 2.70 Mandai-Tekongs .25 .271 M. Pindas 1-95 2.02} Mentakabs -55 -57 a237 words
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Article106 1937-03-22 16 Business For Tomorrow's Meeting The following is the agenda for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners tomorrow. 1. To confirm minutes of last Ordinary and Special Meeting held on March 9, 1937. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. To confirm decisions arrived106 words
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Article152 1937-03-22 16 VIR MAIL A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra /ia Singapore and thence by K.N.I.L M. service will close at 7.30 p.m. today A ma® for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by152 words
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Article175 1937-03-22 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS UN:— Buyer» Sellers Ampats 6|o 6|3 B. Selangors 1.80 1.85cd Burma Malays 27|6 28|6xd Hong Fatts 1.52} 1.57} Jelapangs 35j0 35(6 Jelebus 1.25 1.30 K. Lan juts 26'9 27(8 K. Kampars 19(3 19 9 Kuchais 1.82} I.B7}cd Laruts 16(6 17(1} Nawmg Pets 90 z 95c175 words
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Advertisement383 1937-03-22 16 APPOINTMENTS VACANT Applications are invited from fully qualified draughtsmen for the position of Temporal y Engineering Draughtsman in the Public Works Department. Penang. The commencing salary is $4.00 a day but if found suitable the applicant appointed may be given increments rising to $5.40 a day. Applicants must be trained383 words
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Advertisement952 1937-03-22 16 BANKS. OVERSEA-CHINESE THE MERCANTILE BANK BANKING CORPORATION OF INDIA, LTD. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) (Incorporated in the S.S.) Capita! Authorised £3.000 wm SUCCESSORS Capita) Subscribed £l.Bo6,uwu tn Reserve Fund and Rest £1.247,88£ THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, Capital Paid Up £1.050,> LIMITED. THU) ho HONG BANK, LBHTED, A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.952 words
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Miscellaneous14 1937-03-22 16 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 3.15 p.m. TOMORROW 10.15 a.m. 4.38 p.m. 11.14 p.m.14 words
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