Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 April 1937
1937-04-09
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1937-04-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No.. 82. Vol. XCV. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article, Illustration1318 1937-04-09 1 Hopkins And Cheow Teik In Form < SIR JULIEN FACES CAMERA BARRAGE (By Our Cricket Correspondent) THE eagerly-awaited match between Penang and] Sir Julien Cahn’s eleven began/on the Esplanade today in bright sunshine. There was a/small crowd at the start, but there were indicationsi’HOro BY EBATA, PENANG. - 1,318 words
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Article584 1937-04-09 1 READERS AND A RADIO APPEAL Hi )W PENANG CAN WIN THE following two letters to the Editor refer to a broadcast from the Penang Station last night in which it was stated that “there are many, besides our star skipper, ‘l> >c’ Hopkins, who can hit up584 words
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Article79 1937-04-09 1 Decisions Reversed New York, April 8. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the Trial Court decisions which found Acting Captain William Warms, and Chief Engineer 1 bens Abbott, of the Morro Castle, guilty o± negligence on the high sgas n connection with the79 words
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Article24 1937-04-09 1 The Literary Circle of the Butterv.or Recreation Club will ba bolding their fir* anniversary social at 8.30 tonight at h Club premises.24 words
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Article32 1937-04-09 1 Baghdad, April 8. The “Divioe Wind,” which is attempting a record flight from Tokio fo England arrived here at 9.15 a.m. G.M.T. and left for Athens at 10.03 a.m. G.M.T.32 words
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Advertisement14 1937-04-09 1 H. TOKISATSU ARTISTIC “HOTOGRAPHERS I No. 68-70, Bishop Street, PENANG Telephone No. 772. i14 words
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Advertisement78 1937-04-09 1 STOP PINKING with "MEIRICH" MOTOR TABLETS SEE CHOP TAN BOON PENG, I for Penang, Kedx. Perak, 224, Beach St., Penang—Pb.or.e 963. CHOP SOON KIAT, R 4, High St. K. Lumpur, for Selangot PVionß to the Qotd Jfacfoaqep' PRIME BEEF CUTS Scotch Sirloin Roast and Rump Steak The World’s Best Beef!78 words
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Article858 1937-04-09 2 MASQUERADES IN MALE ATTIRE Visit To Penang Chinese Protector (From Our Own Correspondent). Taiping, April 8. THE love affair of an 18-year-old Chinese girl, Hor Siew Eng, and how she masqueraded in male attire when she ran away w ith her lover, taking with858 words
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Article96 1937-04-09 2 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE’S LOSS (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, April 8. When the Taiping branch of the Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd., was opened yesterday it was discovered that some cash which had been locked up in a drawer the previous evening was missing and the drawer rifled.96 words
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Article281 1937-04-09 2 PASSENGERS INOCULATED (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 7. Cholera caused the death suddenly yesterday of Mr. S. Van Haselen, aged 30, a high official of K.L.M. (Royal Dutch Airways) He died on the Straits Steamship vessel Kedah 12 hours before she entered port281 words
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Article579 1937-04-09 2 Chinese On Murder Charge BLOOD-STAINED CLOTHES TRACED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 7. “I did not kill the woman,” declared Chan Hooi Yeng, a 19-year-old Chinese, when he claimed trial before Justice Cussen at the Selangor Assizes today, on a charge of murdering Wong579 words
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Article167 1937-04-09 2 Italian Ambassador’s Views (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 7. “There is room for us all in the Far Eastern trade,” said Signor Giuliano Cora, the new Italian Ambassador to China, who passed through Singapore yesterday on the Conte Rosso. Signor Cora was Ambassador for Italy167 words
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Advertisement1022 1937-04-09 2 flead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with Mgfljb •.> extensions. Telegrams: Wffiw “Gazette” Penang. TfflsjSbiJ Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel: “Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office Ktfil 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. AR'Wi London Office 40. 43, licet Street, London 4 £XIk,“L. This is the1,022 words
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Article214 1937-04-09 3 —Reuter. Firmer Trend] Towards Dollar PREVALENT CITY OPINION London, April 8. The effects of yesterday’s gold canard has not yet blown over. bile the City accepts the official denials that there is any change m ihe United States gold policy, at least for the present,—Reuter. - 214 words
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Article143 1937-04-09 3 Reuter. 2JJOO Resume Work Lansing, Michigan, April 8. Following the Chrysler strike settlement, agreement has been reaching settling the 28-day strike in the Reo Motor Car Company during which 2,200 workers were idle. The only major strike still unsettled is at the Hudson Motor Car CompanyReuter. - 143 words
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Article101 1937-04-09 3 Senate Pass Resolution Washington. April 8. The Senate passed by 75 to 5 a resolution condemning sit- down ikers as illegal and contrary to public policy introduced by the Democratic leader, Senator Robinson. 'Fhe resolution also condemns the den al by any employer of workers’ right to101 words
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Article71 1937-04-09 3 Bethesda. While climbing the Glyder mountains in North Wales with a party of friends Mr Martin Meldrome, of Kensington, W., lost his footing and fell headlong down the icecovered rocks. He had fallen about 50ft. when his head caught a jagged protruding rock. Other members71 words
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Article149 1937-04-09 3 .—Reuter. Strongest Yet Launched GERMAN PLANES BOMB. DEFENDERS St. Jean-de-Luz, France, April 8. Yesterday’s insurgent attack on the Basque front was the strongest yet launched, according to Basque defenders who declare that 30 German bombing planes continually tamed nigh explos.ve on their lines but that Basque.—Reuter. - 149 words
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403 1937-04-09 3 Scheme For Island Developement “HOPES OF NEW AIR BASE” Shanghai, March 27. Fhe Chinese Government’s decision to spend 30.000,000 Chinese dollars (about £2,000.000) on the development of Hainan Island, China’s largest insular possession, has alarmed the Japanese liecause of the island’s proximitv to403 words
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Article111 1937-04-09 3 —Reuter. Women Run The Gauntlet WOUNDED PRISONERS PARADED Hershey, Pennsylvania, April 8. A mob of over 100 men, calling themselves loyal workers", took the law into their own hands and forcibly ejected sit-down strikers who for five days occupied the Hershey Chocolate Company’s factory. PARADED AS—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article271 1937-04-09 3 One Boy And Three Girds Quadruplets, one boy and three girls, were born in the Royal Northern Hospital. London, to 38-year-old Mrs. Florence Chapman, wife of Mr. William Chapman, hoot trade worker, of Gamham-street, Stoke Newington. One of the girls was dead at birth and the271 words
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Article90 1937-04-09 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, April 8. A few hours before he was to leave Singapore on six months’ leave to India, i 38-year old Sikh police constable, named Mai Singh, fell to his death from the third floor of the barracks at Pearls Hill, a90 words
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Advertisement94 1937-04-09 3 *1 JL I* o Oftfl |k> XMhaWF F Ik FLY TO ENGLAND L FOB THE CORONATION P |r The quickest way to the world s greatest RU spectacle. The weeks saved on the journey |k> can be added to your time in England, which will be the most eventful, exciting94 words
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Advertisement272 1937-04-09 3 RAINCOATS... Z‘l>l i S.<X OUTSTANDING 1 QUALITY Jfi MADE OF A VERY GOOD QUALITY MATERIAL THE “MACNOVA” M Uvr Oik H o WILL GIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION I Aim vkil jAf for a long time, light in i-1 tZ 1 WEIGHT IT IS IDEAL FOR THE' TROPICS. SMARTLY CUT ON GENEROUS272 words
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388 1937-04-09 4 SAYS CHINESE GIRLS DANCE BEAUTIFULLY Singapore, April 7. •’Singapore Chinese women dance with the ethereal lightness of the Viennese and the French,” complimented a visitor who has been to both cabarets during his stay there. Mr. H.E.B. de Mel, partner of H.L. de Mei and388 words
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Article210 1937-04-09 4 Suicide Suspected (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April S. The body of a Chinese boy. Lee Sin Chu 15 years of age, was found hanging from a rubber tree on Tuesday evening, on an estate at Temoh. The boy. whose parents lire dead, has been210 words
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Article146 1937-04-09 4 A Popular Man Subedar-Major Inder Singh of the F.M.S. Police, Kuala Lumpur, went on long leave prior to retirement, on Monday. His record is one to be proud of, writes a brother officer. Joining the force on Oct. 8, 1902, he gained rapid promotion until 1911, when146 words
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Article910 1937-04-09 4 BATE PAHAT C.P.O. TO GO ON LEAVE Mr. N. Nichols, Chief Police Officer, Batu Pahat, was entertained to a tea-party prior to his departure on leave. Mr. T. MacDonald from Selangor takes his place. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wynaden of Klang, who have been to Ceylon910 words
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Article694 1937-04-09 4 Lowest Temperature At Cameron Highlands There are very few countries where so much confusion reigns over the climate as in Malaya. It is easy to predict the seasons in Europe, but how many Malayans know when the wet seasons begin and end —and why? This brief694 words
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Advertisement232 1937-04-09 4 fi L U R A cW EVERYONE IS USING JfflL ALURA COLOUR WAVE SET. 15 Quick Nestle Drying Colour Wave Sets for 50 0 ALURA is a remarkable preparation, enabling you... in a few minutes, to set your hair in deep waves, and fascinating curls, while at the same time232 words
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Article248 1937-04-09 5 ART DOES PAY! Mrs. Simpson’s Portrait |U|RS. SIMPSON has written to a London artist that “some day” she hopes to return a»d have her portrait painted. He is Mr. Gerald Brockhurst, Art’s “best seller,” whose income averages £20,000 a year He had arranged everything for248 words
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Article378 1937-04-09 5 Baronet “Haunted” By Bone From Tomb MYSTERIOUS ROBED FIGURE Edinburgh. Sir Alexander Seton, sold er, business man and diplomat, is “haunted”-—by a bone believed to carry with it the curse of a Pharaoh. Sudden illnesses and the appearance of a spectral figure have disturbed his household378 words
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Article77 1937-04-09 5 REPORTED ARREST OF HUSBAND Taiping, April 8. Still another serious Tnifing case was reported from Batu Kurau yesterday in which a Malay woman. Mahuria, is alleged to have been attacked with a parang. The woman was brought to the Taiping hospital in a critical condition with77 words
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Article463 1937-04-09 5 AND COUPLE HAD THREE CHILDREN Close on 40 years ago a young Englishwoman, Hilda Scott, was married at Cannes to a FrencETnan giving the name of Camille Bert.n. They became well known in the region, and were regarded as a model couple. Their three children are463 words
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Article152 1937-04-09 5 Precedence Over “French” NAZI DECREE Munich. “English” is given precedence over “French” in Germany’s entire school system by a National Decree just published. Beginning on April 1, instruction in the English language is to be compulsory for all German boys and girls, where for the152 words
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Article348 1937-04-09 5 MAN FROM TRISTAN Friends of a young islander from lonely Tristan da Cunha—killed at 28 by the c.vilisation he loved—told a Sunday Dispatch correspondent how his happy personality made him popular in England. Fate’s irony brought Donald Glass from his South Atlantic island (reputed to348 words
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Article90 1937-04-09 5 AN INDIAN CUSTOM With all the lavish ceremonial of a Hindu marriage rite, ificluding a procession of elephants and camels, a big feast, an orchestra, and heaps of jewelled ornaments and costly embroideries, a wedding took place at Patna, India, during the weekend, with90 words
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Advertisement49 1937-04-09 5 Quality 4» and Quickness You are sure of both in your breakfast oats if you use the original, quickcooking Scott’s Porage Oats, made from the finest of the fine oats for which Scotland is world-famous. Cooked in 5 minutes IO W’ Ask for the tin with the sturdy Scot!49 words
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Article412 1937-04-09 6 To the Editor. Dear Sir, —I have followed with interest The correspondence between Qlvicus and Anticus in your popular daily on the subject of flag etiquette. am inclined to agree with Anticus on the point that the Union Jack should be displayed on any and every412 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article1181 1937-04-09 6 ASIATICS AND WORLD PEACE HOW MALAYA CAN HELP —THE CABARET CONTROVERSY —MR. KINGSLEY GOH AGAIN —CHINESE TRADITION USE OF FLAGS MEMORABLE INCIDENT RECALLED THE NATIONAL ANTHEM A SUGGESTION To The Editor. Sir, —In my defence of diincing, coupled with my appeal to inconsiderate husbands to bring1,181 words
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668 1937-04-09 6 To The Editor. Sir, On superficial consideration, one will come to the conclusion that Asiatics cun do little or nothing to check the growth of militarism in Europe but on deeper reflection, one is bound to change that view. Asia is the cradle of668 words
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Article224 1937-04-09 6 To The Editor. Dear sir,—ln the Straits Times of yesterday there was a paragraph under “Notes of the Day” headed Clnemanthem. In this paragraph the writer formulated a theory that in the opinion of a large majority it was high time our cinemas dispensed with the224 words
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Advertisement62 1937-04-09 6 ROSIE LORE NOW HEADS LIST IN Popularity Contest But PANSY has been backed as a “CERTAINTY” Others think GRACIE LIM, LILY YUEN, KITTY LORE and SUSIE CHUA all stand good chances but Who’ll Win ELYSEE CABARET Tonight Dancing from 8.30 p.m. to Midnight. THE MAE TRIO Modern Classical Cabaret Artistes62 words
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Miscellaneous162 1937-04-09 6 l_ MAJESTIC TONIGHT Matinee Tomorrow at 2-45 p.m. The Picture Of A Thousand Surprises I ■ANGKOR MYSTERY INTRIGUE ADVENTURE I The World’s Weirdest Mystery Region Revealed in a Startling Picture of a Lost Civilisation OPENING TOMORROW! THE ACE OF MUSICAL FILMS I Paramount’s Glorious Comedy, Song and Dance Triumph I162 words
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Miscellaneous156 1937-04-09 6 Royal Phone 241 Phone 241 6-30 Tonight 9-30 and Sunday 11th Matinee at 2.30 p.m. The most outstanding Cantonese Talkie that Everyone is waiting for! “THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S RELATIONS’ with A Superb Cast. Miss Tong Shek Heng, Lam Khuan Sun, Chee How Chat, Leow Mong Kok and many others. Georgeous156 words
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480 1937-04-09 7 “NO QUESTION Of DOUBT’ Case Over Gold Chain And Pendant Mr. I''. A. 1,. Luckham, the second Magistrate, sentenced a Chinese, leoh air. Hong, to one month’s rigorous imprisonment when the case in v\ 1 Jen he was charged with having cheated Mohamed usotl,480 words
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174 1937-04-09 7 Bound For China And Japan Nephew and heir to the Rajah of Mysore, one of the richest potentates in India. His Highness Prince Jaya was a passenger cn board the P. and O. Ranpuni. which passed through Penang yesterday on its way to Singapore.174 words
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Article554 1937-04-09 7 PENANG EUROPEAN IN COURT A European, P.T.B. Hansen, who appeared in the Penang Middle Court before Mr. Trevor, D. Hughes yesterday to answer a charge of having driven his car R. 1027 in a rash manner on March 10 at about 5.30 p.m. at Ayer554 words
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Article533 1937-04-09 7 Frequent Changes Criticised POLICY AND PROGRESS AFFECTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 7. Criticism of the frequent change of officers of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Beard was raised at today’s meeting of the Board, over which Major G.M. Kidd presided for the last time, before533 words
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396 1937-04-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 7. “Reviewing the situation generally, although there has been a somewhat optimistic atmosphere in evidence, business for the greater part of the period shewed little or no improvement.'’ reports the Federated Malay States Chamber396 words
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Advertisement394 1937-04-09 7 RATED No. 1 IN ALL POPULARITY TESTS I First because it offers most —read why moderns everywhere prefer j the amazing Parker Vacumatic This revolutionary pen, the Parker Vacumatic, is the 3-to-l favorite throughout the world! Executives, social leaders, officials, important k Y-J.c.rN people in 97 countries prefer it because394 words
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Article467 1937-04-09 8 Australians visiting Malaya confirm conclusively that the Dominion is moving steadih on a wave of prosperity. A review of the trade position between Great Britain and Australia indicates that the latter owes much to the immense grow th in the Home Country for Australian produce of467 words
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Article534 1937-04-09 8 Wednesday, March 31. In the morning His Excellency and Lady Thomas visited Raffles Girls’ School. In the afternoon Lady Thomas presided at the annual general meeting of the Child Welfare Society held at Government House. The following were the guests at a dinner given by His Excellency534 words
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Article748 1937-04-09 8 Penang football Association Finances—Best Way lo Get To Ipoh—Our Effeminate Players —Penang Lawn Tennis Tournament HEN 1 referred to the finances of the Penang Football As- sociation 1 was aware that 1 was pricking an old sore. I expected a barrage of letters in defence of the748 words
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Article188 1937-04-09 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, April 9. The Kedah State Council has appointed Captain A. T. A. Ritchie, 0.8. E., M.C., to be Hon. Adviser, in the matter of wild life preservation in Kedah, vice Mr. T. R. Hubback. Mr. E. T. E. Elibury has188 words
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Article122 1937-04-09 8 Collections To Date Donations and instalments to the AngloChinese School Building Fund, Penang, were collected by the Old Boys* Committee from the following;— LIST NO. Messrs. Tan Teik Hoe (March) fl, Teoh Teow Hoe (March) |2, Tan Teik Hoe (April) >l, Lee Boon Seng (Ipoh) >7, Khoo122 words
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Advertisement340 1937-04-09 8 As'cricket" has become j© synonymous wi in al I that is* as come to mean all that F >s excellent. be F Ask for JIA A ACBICj NO FINER WHISKY COES INTO ANY BOTTLE <Ge3 HMWWI so/l j OHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG (Incorporated in England) MNGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH340 words
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Advertisement99 1937-04-09 8 < ,/Z 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 or99 words
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Article110 1937-04-09 9 Seven Malays Charged 4 ACCUSED ACQUITTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, April 7. A DARING armed robbery in Bingoy, Kota Serang Semut District, Kedah, on Feb. 15, when some jewellery and cash of a Malay, Abdullah, were stolen, was replied in the second division110 words
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Article147 1937-04-09 9 Roon Mah Maintains I nbeaten Record (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 9. In a gruelling fight at the Jubilee Park last night, Nai Boon Mah maintained his unbeaten record by outpointing Johnny Gabuco for the second time, over ten threeminute rounds. The judges disagreed, and147 words
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Article951 1937-04-09 9 Charity Soccer At Victoria Green Penang Chinese 4 Rest 0 The resourcefulness of a dashing forward Kirn Choon, and a splendid pair of wingers were the factors which gave the Penang Chinese a 4—o victory over the Rest in a charity soccer match *n aid951 words
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Article425 1937-04-09 9 Financed By Local Chinese Lady Penang is soon to have an up-to-date cinema hall designed specially for •sound reproduction and stage shows. The general design will be in the most modern stvle with simple but imposing frontages to Burmah Road and Kinta Lane. The building425 words
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Article670 1937-04-09 9 No Balance Sheet Prepared QUESTION OF ASSETS What are the assets of the Penang Football Association? That was a question raised at the annual meeting of the Association at the Chinese Recreation Club last night, presided over by Mr. J. M. Barron, M.C.S., the retiring President who670 words
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Article28 1937-04-09 9 In the singles handicap of the Old Frees’ Association tennis tournament played on Tuesday Tan Boon Piew —4O beat Koay Hock Seng .3 6—2, 6—l.28 words
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Article221 1937-04-09 9 8 Foundry And Machine Shops Affected NO VIOLENCE REPORTED The gates of eight Chinese foundry and machine shops opened as usual at seven o’clock this morning but for the first time in many years the workmen, numbering over 200, did not report for duty. After the221 words
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Advertisement90 1937-04-09 9 E. O. HOTEL PENANG. Tomorrow, 10th April EXTENSION TO 1 A M. (Applied For) DINNER, DANCE CABARET S.S. “President Adams” In Port. Sunday, 11th April ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 9.15 P.M. TO 11.15 P.M. V WHEN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT RAFFLES HOTEL ■STEEL BULLOCK Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums f90 words
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1416 1937-04-09 10 FINAL DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER CENT. APPROVED Chairman On Labour Conditions In Malaya THE 10th annual general meeting of Hong Fatt (Sungei Besil Limited was held at the registered office on Tuesday, Mr. Chew Kam Chuan the chairman presiding. Mr. W. J.1,416 words
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Article764 1937-04-09 10 ACUTE SHAKE SHORTAGE IN LONDON (From Our Own Correspondent) London Mar. 30. The last four of the past six days having been devoted not to business but to the City’s Easter holidays, there have been no dealings in rubber or Rubber shares since Mar. 26. Then764 words
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Article181 1937-04-09 10 OPINIONS DIFFER (From Our Own Correspondent) London, March 30. There is wide support in London for the belief that if the market does get completely out of hand, and the cash price proceeds beyond, say. Is. 6d. per pound, the interested Governments will at once announce the181 words
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1855 1937-04-09 11 ONE CONVICTED AND ONE ACQUITTED MR. OM. NOORDIN AS COMPLAIN AN 1 “Very fair. .thank you very much..l am going to die.. it’s better..” These words were spoken, by Chuah Peng Hai when he sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment, in addition to1,855 words
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Article147 1937-04-09 11 .—Reuter. BOLSHEVIST LEADERS’ CONCERN Moscow. The significant decline in the ranks <rf the Atheists and in anti-religious (activity in the Soviet Union is causing concern among Bolshevist leaders. Fearful lest the Church regain some oC the ground lost during 20 years of religioua suppression, Atheist.—Reuter. - 147 words
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Article137 1937-04-09 11 New Louis Fight Move New York, March 29. The next move in the efforts to prevent Jim Braddock, the world heavyweight champion, from meeting Joe Louis, the coloured boxer will take place tomorrow. Braddock will accept service of a cSurt order, requiring him to show cause137 words
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Advertisement123 1937-04-09 11 l" .1 II II 1., 11 .JS* I Do you read the Sunday Gazette? 1i Every week new and interesting features are introduced into the SUNDAY GAZETTE. Place an order for regular delivery 1 with your newsagent or become a subscriber. The following are some of the features of the123 words
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408 1937-04-09 12 More Is Wanted From Licence Revenue Despite an annual income of nearly £3,000,000 the 8.8. C. states in its tenth annual report, that television is likely to ceuse serious money difficulties. "Estimates show,” says the report, "that the financial situation during the next tenyeir408 words
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Article359 1937-04-09 12 s S “TALMA” sails for Rangoon Calcutta. 5.5. -BULAN” for Teluk Anson, Bagan Datoh, Port Swettenham, Malacca and Singapore. 5.5. “KARAGOLA” from S’pore sails 10th for Rangoon. S.S. “CREMER” for Belawan-Deli. S.S. “CREMER” from Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. S.S. “RENGAT” from Belawan-Deli,Asahan and359 words
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Article520 1937-04-09 12 S. S. “RANPURA” The following Malayan passengers arrived here yesterday morning by the P. O. liner s.s. Ranpura” from London and via Ports: For Penang: Mrs. J. Adams, Mr. G.D. Allan, Mr. S.E. Chamier, Mr. J.D. Coutts, Mr. J.S. Hallan, Miss K.M. Kummerer, Mss Violet Murray, Miss M.V.520 words
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Article362 1937-04-09 12 Latest Times Of Posting AIR MAIL A mail for Kenya, Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar. Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, South Africa, Nigeria and Gold Coast via Singapore and thence by Imperial Airways will close at 7.30 p.m.. today. NOTICE The air mails despatched on March 28 per362 words
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Miscellaneous1023 1937-04-09 12 RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES- 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION TODAY I Time in on the following wavelengths: TRANSMISSION 2. transmission 2 8.15 p.m.—The news and announce- OSH 21.41 Mc/s (12.97 m.) meats. B.3s—Greenwich time signal. GSG 17.97 Mc/s (16.8 m.) Variety.* 9.os—Close down. GBF 15.14 Mc/s (19.8 TRANSMISSION 2 TRANSMISSION 3 gsh1,023 words
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Miscellaneous74 1937-04-09 12 PHOHI HOLLAND PCJ 15.22 Mcs (19.7 m. TODAY P.M. 8.50 Opening announcement < wavelength 25.57 m.). 9.00 Music. 9.20 Talk. 9.40 Recital. 9.55 Reading. 10.15 Recital (contd.). 10.30 Meet'ng of the Phohi Club. 10.50 Close down. TOMORROW p.m. 8.50 Opening cnrcunccment (wave length 25.57 m.). 9.00 Music. 9.20 From Week74 words
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Miscellaneous19 1937-04-09 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY i High Low 11.34 p. m. 5.24 p. m. TOMORROW 5.50 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 6.04 p.m.19 words
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Article387 1937-04-09 13 Co-operation Between Owners And Exporters Under the prssidency of Signor Mussolini, a meeting has been held of the general executive committee of Fascist Corporations in the course of which the tramp shipping situation was discussed. Signor Giovanni Paia, president of the Sea and Air Corporation, reported387 words
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Advertisement817 1937-04-09 13 P&O BRITISH INDIA PORT SWETTENHAM, MALACCA SINGAPORE SJS. “KARAPARA” SAILING SUNDAY, lltk APRIL Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co., under ‘Benang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham contract with His Majesty's Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S “BULAN” Apr. 9 Outwards from Ixmdon for China Japan. S/S817 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous600 1937-04-09 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES PARIS BERLIN T 4. -»11 i.Horo Station Zeesen broadcasts on the followStation Radio-Colonial. Its call letters ing frequencies:— I DJB 15.20 Mcjs 19.7 m. W. L. 19.68 metres T. P. A. 2 DJN 9.54 Mcs 31.4 m. W. L. 25.23 T. P. A. 3 TV. L. 25.60 T.600 words
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Miscellaneous212 1937-04-09 13 ROME Station 2RO broadcasts on a wavelength of 25.4 m., 11.810 Mc,s or 31.13 m. 9.635 Mc|s TODAY p.m. 9.20 Opening announcement. News in English. Concert for piano, violin and soprano. Talk: “The University for foreigners at Perugia.” Dance music. News in Italian. TOMORROW p.m. 9.20 Opening announcement. The week212 words
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Miscellaneous147 1937-04-09 13 NIROM YDC (15.15 Mc;s (19.8 m.) PMN (10 26 Mcjs (29.2 m.) TODAY A.M. 2.10 News bulletin. 2.20 Close down. 5.50 Time signal. Opening announcement. 5.54 The barrel-organ plays. 6.20 Nursery rhymes. 6.50 News bulletin. 7.10 What Everybody Likes (classical) 8.10 Popular potpourri. 8.50 Revue “Knal.” 9.50 Time signal. 9.52147 words
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Article334 1937-04-09 14 LEAGUE FIXTURES Following are matches in the English and Scottish Leagues to be played this weekend. ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I Birmingham vs Manchester U. Charlton A. vs Huddersfield T. Chelsea vs Bolton W. Grimsby T. vs Sunderland Leeds U. vs Derby C. Liverpool vs W’hampton334 words
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Article148 1937-04-09 14 Personnel Of Lord Tennyson’s Team New Delhi, March 30. Lord Tennyson’s team to visit India next cold weather will consist of the following Lord Tennyson (Hampshire). P.G.H. Fender (Surrey). G.O. Allen (Middlesex). Leyland (Yorkshire). Hammond (Gloucestershire). Fagg (Kent). Worthington (Derbyshire). B.H. Lyon (Gloucestershire). R.H. Moore (Hampshire).148 words
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Article106 1937-04-09 14 Preston North End And The Semi-Final Venue Preston North End, Football Association Cup semi-finalists, have again circularised Football League clubs with regard to the Football Association’s dec sicn to stage their semi-final tie with W’est Bromwich Albion at Highbury on April 10. Preston point out that if they106 words
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Article94 1937-04-09 14 Bowls Tournament Results The following are the results of ties played on Wednesday:— H’CAP. DOUBLES T.A. Wemyss R.A.G. Maples beat F.N. Syer A.G Cooke 21—8. H’CAP SINGLES J.H. Reid beat E. Reimann 21 —10. Two brothers, Leon and Gaspard Pic, just over a year ago married the94 words
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Article874 1937-04-09 14 Programme For Tomorrow Following is the full programme for the concluding day of the Penan to Faster Meeting, to be run tomorrow: The first race wifi start at 2.30 p.m. and there wiU be an interval of half an hour “XX for the Second Day will be874 words
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Article47 1937-04-09 14 RACE 1; RACE 5MISS WOO QUEEN BEON SPOT WHITE FLYING COLUMN "ACE C race 0: LAWLESS CHEERFUL EYES TWINKLING EYES RET JEF 1 RACE 3: RACE 7: SWIFT ARROW BARFORD BROWN FOX REX RACE 4: RACE 8: KATE KELLY THE WARRIOR GALLANT MAGGIE BRITANNIA47 words
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Advertisement89 1937-04-09 14 ’1 1 11 > ,> '*z z/< 1 The favourite of Princes I Lipton’s Tea is the ftvourite of fn 48 lands, who can command the best Straight from the Tea-garden to your hnma freriuy P fi*sNy prepared. Headed with |||K unrivalled skill and care by Lipton’s—the fan MB that89 words
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Advertisement297 1937-04-09 14 Represented in sL»laya by the SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO, LTD. Supplies obtainubile everywhere K.W.S rz p c 1 Friday, 9th April 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (lncorporated In The Straits Settlements.) WEMBLEY PARK GATE ADMISSION 10 CENTS ONLY PEEJAY RINGENS The Aviator Acrobat will perform his sensational death-defying diving act tonight.297 words
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689 1937-04-09 15 LACK OF TRACK AND COACHING FACILITIES Manager’s Report On The Tour WHY do Indian athletes do so badly in Olympic competitions? Are they very much below world standards? Is there a possibility of India’s attaining athletic .equality with the other sporting nations of the689 words
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Article, Illustration14 1937-04-09 15 Miss Cecilia Colledge, world skating champion, with the cup she won.14 words
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Article262 1937-04-09 15 LUCKY VICTORY OVER WALES Wales 0 Scotland.... 2 Scotland have an excellent chance of retaining the amateur international championship. They followed up their win over England with a rather fortunate victory over Wales after a thrilling struggle at Bangor, and have to receive Ireland on262 words
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Article784 1937-04-09 15 GARRICK - Can Tennis Stars Afford To Rest For Months? Racquets Title Contest Revived After Lapse of Many Years GARRICK MILFORD, English amateur and open champion, lost, after a gruelling contest with Norbert Setzlcr, the first of a series of two matches for the unofficial world racquets championship, which784 words
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Article335 1937-04-09 16 Steady London, April 8. Yesterday Rise or Fall Dm. 1 *****4 H3?» Wading. 4 p.c., 1960-90 9ft Lota. px 103 Com. Un. Am. (Units) Prudential ”A 5 4 Royal Aaact. (10b. pd-) ft' 1 Gt Western Ord. Can. Pac. (|25) ’ft* Chartered Bank (£5) J "s MIX.335 words
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Article120 1937-04-09 16 London, April 8. RUBBER Firm. Spot 121 buyers 12 ft sellers. ApriljJdhe 121 buyers 121 sellers. JulyJSept. 12J buyers 12i! sellers. Oct.lDec. 125 buyers 122 sellers. New York: 24.65 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,314 tons Liverpool 30,295 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (April) £20.7.6d. PEPPER White120 words
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Article134 1937-04-09 16 KENNEDY CO. The following are the latest quotations n MESSRS. KENNEDY Co.’s Share List today:— RUBBER: Buyers Sellers. Batu Lintang 1.521 1.57 j Bedford 1.321 1.371 Connemara 2.10 2.15 Indragiri 1.80 1.85 Kuala Sidim 3.50 3.60 Parit Perak 2.50 2.75 Sungei Tukang 1.521 1.571 Telok Anson 1.95 2.00 Utan Simpan134 words
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Article114 1937-04-09 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 106 39 64 107 25 64 New York 4.89£ 4.89 ft Montreal 4.89 4.88.7 Brussels 29.071 29.061 Geneva 21.50 21.521 Amsterdam 8.94 8.941 Milan 93ft 93 ft Berlin 12.18 12.17 Athens 547* 547 J Bucharest 6671 670 P.uenos Aires 17J unquoted Monte Video114 words
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Article123 1937-04-09 16 TIN:— PREVIOUSLY LATEST London —(Spot) £273.5.0 £274.15.0 London—(3 months) £271.5.0 £273. 0.0 Singapore $131.00 $131.50 Business Done Penang $129.50 $130.50 Business Done Buyers no sellers Buyers no sellers COPRA.-—(SUDdrted) $8.45 $8.30 BLACK PEPPER $11.50 $11.50 ftUBBEB S London 12ftd 12ftd New York 241c(G) 241c(G) Singapore- Spot 41£c 41Jc123 words
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Article172 1937-04-09 16 LEAN CO. TODAY’S OPENING QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 0 6 6 B. Selangors 1 60 1.70xd Heng Fatts 1.471 1.55cd Jelebus 1-20 1.25 K. Lanjuts 26 9 27 3 Kramats 60 0 616xd K. Kampars 19 0 19 9 Laruts 16 0 16'6 Pangnga Rivers 12 101 13172 words
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Article273 1937-04-09 16 TODAY’S QUOTATIONS I RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Allenbys 2.10 2.25 Ayer Panas 2.20 2.35 cur-i Bassetts .95 1.00 Batu Lintangs 1.521 1.571 Bedfords 1.35 1.40 Bentas 1.521 1.5?1 Brogas 122* 1.27* Indragiris 1.771 1.871 Kuala Sidims 3.60 3.75 Lunas 2.60 2 75 M. Pindas 1.90 2.00 Mentakabs 521 .55273 words
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Article161 1937-04-09 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TODAY' QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.70 1.721 c Hong Fatt 1-50 1521 Jelebu 1-20 1.25 Lukut 1-25 1.30 North Taiping 871 90 Rahman Hyd. 1.55 1-571 Rahman Hyd. 1.55 1.571 Raub Gold 7.10 7.25 Rantau Ordy. 1.971 2.021 Rantau Pref. 1.85 1-90 Taiping 871161 words
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Article236 1937-04-09 16 The following are the changes in ouj quotations up to noon today:— TODAY” QUOTATIONS TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 6 41 6 71 Ayer Hitams 30 0 310 Batu Selangors 1.70 I.73cum Hong Fatts 1.50 I.s3cum Hongkongs 38_3 39 3ex Jelapangs 35.0 35 9 Jelebus 1.20 1.23 Kpg. Kamuntings236 words
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Article89 1937-04-09 16 by the American government.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. Acute Situation Shanghai, April 8. Food prices in Tientsin are rising shrirply, causing an acute situation. Five Tice dealers in the provinces threatened a suspension of supply of rice to Kwangtung, unless the exemption of the tax onby the American government.—Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 89 words
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Advertisement847 1937-04-09 16 BANKS. NEDERLANDSCHE CHARTERED BANK U**TCrUAPPII or INDIA. AUSIBAUA AND HANDBL-MAATSvn ArrlJ, (isoonwrated U Royal Charter 1853) V. Paid-up Capital £3.000,00. Reserve Fund £3,000 i)(a (NETHERLANDS TRADING Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.ooo’oot *4 ill alj (ypi^TC’ Hl;—. SOCIETY.) sg, Bishopsgate, London E.c Apeacios Broaohsv: Established in Amsterdam 1824. Alor star Hong847 words
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