Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 April 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section18 1937-04-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTAB. 1833. TUESDAY, APRIL 20. 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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Article, Illustration749 1937-04-20 1 Official Statement In Commons FRANCE INFORMED OF BRITISH ATTITUDE London. April 20. The Foreion Secretary. President of the Board of Trade and the First Lord of the Admiralty were all questioned in the House ot Commons this afternoon regarding the situation arising from the Insurgentvent departure of ships from'Bilbao.—British Radio. - 749 words
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Article314 1937-04-20 1 ALLEGED CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST WELL-KNOWN CHINESE CHARGED r'.ea the case was mentioned in the I sang Police Court this morning. in which Khoo Soo Thye, a well-known Penang Chinese Is alleged to have comr < criminal breach of» trust in respect i :bber, valued at314 words
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Article246 1937-04-20 1 IN SI R ANCE AGENT AT SINGAPORE I From Our Own Correspondent, London, April 12. In the Divorce Division of the High Court today, before Mr. Justice Bucknill. Mr. Ernest Fletcher, a sales manager, of Firs Road. Kenley. Surrey, and formerly of Singapore, was (as already briefly246 words
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Article225 1937-04-20 1 CARS SHOULD STOP WHEN NEARING RACEHORSE WEALTHY CHINESE CONVICTED Yeoh Choo Kar, a wealthy Penang Chinese, was fined $lO by Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court this morning, for having failed to stop his Saloon car when signalled to do so by a person225 words
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Article99 1937-04-20 1 Roads Flooded Several Inches (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. April 20. Office workers returned in a rain storm yesterday and many found the roads leading from town flooded several inches. The Kuala Lumpur padang was a sheet of water and the drains overflowed, w-hile99 words
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Article99 1937-04-20 1 Reuter. Not To Be Abandoned London, April fl'9 In the House of Commons Mr. Hannah asked what use it was proposed to make of the old British Legation at Peking. Mr Eden was unable to state the Legation’s ultimate use He explained they did not intendReuter. - 99 words
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Article78 1937-04-20 1 —Reuter. THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH LONG TERMS FOR OTHERS Nanking, April 19. Yu Li-kwei, Chang Yu-hua and Ho Pokwang were sentenced to deatjh at the conclusion of their trial for the attempted assassination in 1935 of high government officials including General Chiang Kai-shek, Mr. T. V. Soong—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article52 1937-04-20 1 —British Radio. To Members Of Cabinet London, April 19. A special meeting of the Cabinet will be held today at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Neville Chamberlain, will explain his Budget to his colleagues. The Budget w-ill be presented to the House of Commons tomorrow—British Radio. - 52 words
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Article116 1937-04-20 1 TWO STOWAWAYS FOUND IN EXTREME STAGES SHIP TO BE HELD UP FOR 5 DAYS (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, April 19. After the Norwegian steamer “Hellas” had arrived from China ports and landed passengers with a clean bill of health, the vessel proceeded to midstream on116 words
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Article54 1937-04-20 1 The engagement is announced between John Waldo Edward Hay Drummond-Hay, of 73, Harrington Gardens, 'S.W.7, elder son of Mr. E. W. H. Drummond-Hay, Sudan Political Service (retd.) anlMra. E. W. H Drummond-Hay, and Anne Rachel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Prideaux. of Elderslie, Ockley and GoldsnVths’54 words
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Article63 1937-04-20 1 (From Our Oun Correspondent) SingajMire. April 20. .Mrs. Bonney, the Australian aviatrix. who is making a solo flight from Brisb.;ne to Capetown, arrived at Seletar Aerodrome yesterday afternoon, and is exj>ected to continue her jourary this morning for Penang or Alof Star. .Mr- Bi-.nn.-y left Singapore63 words
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170 1937-04-20 1 —Reuter. London. April 19. The call-over for the City and Suburban to be run at Epsom on Wednesday was as follows: 75 20 William of Valence ‘taken and offered 15 2 His Grace offered 8 1 taken. 172 Lovely Rosa offered. 9 1 taken.—Reuter. - 170 words
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Advertisement16 1937-04-20 1 AH CHEONG No. 47. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Tailor and Outfitter. All kinds of materials in stock.16 words
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Advertisement88 1937-04-20 1 MALAYA SILVERCO., No. 458, Chulia Street, Penang, SJ3. I MANUFACTURERS DEALERS OF silver photos, shields, cups, etc. Gold and silver badges and medais, brass and zinc blocks, lantern slides, brass plates. Prizes for schools and clubs. Gifts for weddings, birthdays, etc. Scientific Workmanship. > Moderate charges Prompt service. aw»® 188 words
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Article275 1937-04-20 2 NOTHING IN COMMON BETWEEN US “We Reject The Act” Bombay. THERE is nothing in common between us, and we shall go along our paths resolutely and with a will to put an end to this bogus Act which has been forced upon us.’’ This declaration275 words
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Article137 1937-04-20 2 Lord Zetland’s Statement Welcomed Calcutta The Marquess of Zetland’s statement is generally welcomed as a flawless presentation of the case against Congress. Its logical common sense is in striking contrast to a bewildering series of confused statements by Congress apologists which have appeared in the National Press.137 words
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Article19 1937-04-20 2 Shillong (Assam). The Congress members decided not to attend the meeting of the Assam Assem-19 words
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Article282 1937-04-20 2 MR. LAWRENCE ROGER LUMLEY, M.P. Mr. Lawrence Roger Lumley. Conservative M.P. for York, it was announced from the India Office, has been appointed to succeed Lord Brabourne as Governor of Bombay. The appointment was unexpected, and will cause surprise both in Britain Und in India, writes282 words
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Article157 1937-04-20 2 Government I n likely To Accept Arbitration It. is most unlikely, I learn, that Mr. Gandhi’s suggestion of an arbitration committee will be accepted by the Government here, writes a Morning Post correspondent. As indicated in the speech of the. Secretary of State, there is every157 words
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Article153 1937-04-20 2 COMING TALKS IN LONDON Bombay. Aft<.r having advised over 30 States on the draft instrument of accession, Mr. J. H. Morgan. K.C., has left for London. Mr.; Morgan will continue to advise till the end of his year the States which have engaged him. His memorandum issued153 words
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Article365 1937-04-20 2 Punitive Column's Success Ends Reign Of Terror Delhi. EXCITING experiences encountered among the head hunters of the Nag« Hills by an expedition which set out last November to abolish slavery in certain villages are recorded ic a statement issued here from Mr. J.P. Mills. Deputy365 words
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Article204 1937-04-20 2 NEW FASHIONS FOR M.P.s Calcutta, March 29. In addition to the differences over the Ministry and the use of the Burmese language, which have been disturbing the Burmese House of Representatives, it is reported from Rangoon tliat a new’ cause of discord has arisen over the204 words
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Article, Illustration41 1937-04-20 2 BRIDEGROOM wore flowers as well as his hridc at the wedding of Mr. M. S. Khan, son of a Cawnpore merchant, and Miss Isobel Shadena Haiikcj. oi Sale, Cheshire. Here are the couple after the ceremony at M oking Mosque.41 words
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Advertisement578 1937-04-20 2 fhansJUWJU Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phene 1477 1478 with extensions- Telegrams: “Gazette” Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times 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 RATES578 words
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Advertisement332 1937-04-20 2 W.P.S. 41 Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids The only way your body can clean out) health-destroying Acids from your bk 1 is through nine million tiny Kidney tu‘. 9 or filters, but beware of cheap, drasti irritating drugs. Weak Kidneys usually <->ra the real cause of Getting Up Nights, Nervousness,332 words
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Article, Illustration1060 1937-04-20 3 All Titles Renounced By Prince Nicholas REFUSAL TO ABANDON ms marriage As briefly reported in the Pinang Gazette on April 10, it was officially announced on April 9 that Prince Nicholas, brother of King Carol and heir presumptive to the Rumanian throne, had renounced all1,060 words
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Article274 1937-04-20 3 Less Danger Now Of World Shortage Estimates for the American wheat crop are important. They are prepared from the replies of hundreds of observers all over U.S.A, to Government questionnaires about tlie quality, height, and prospects of the wheat. The conclusion based on these274 words
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236 1937-04-20 3 Seer’s Warning Of Blindness Edinburgh. In a voice trembling with agitation a clairvoyant told a crowded meeting here that a bone from an Egyptian tomb now in the possession of Sir Alexander Seton was accursed and would bring blindness on those who touched it. writes a236 words
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65 1937-04-20 3 —R fitter. Power Station In Lena Goldfields Damaged A timber of leading Soviet executives have been accused of acts of 'sabotage in the Lena Goldfields. Damage was caused particularly in the construction of the power station designed to serve new mines. Ecploiatson work—R fitter. - 65 words
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136 1937-04-20 3 Today Is Hitler s 48th Birthday 90.000 NAZI LEADERS TO RENEW ALLEGIANCE OATH Berlin, April 19. Herr Hitler's forty-eighth birthday tomorrow will lie used to arouse the national ardour from possible torpor induced by the recent quietude in politics. Nazi achievements will be celebratedReuter. - 136 words
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Article178 1937-04-20 3 Judgs Has No Cases To Try’ The hand that rocks the cradle really rules the roost in New Albany, a Kansa town of 200 inhabitants. For the second time in succession women, led by the mayoral candidate, MrsKatherine Bivens, secured all six seats at the178 words
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Article204 1937-04-20 3 To Start New Religion Mrs. Van Der Elst, anti-capital punishment campaigner, is launching “a new re ligion. She is at present trying to rent or buy a London church or chapel which she will maintain at her own expense and where she will preach three times204 words
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Article140 1937-04-20 3 6 "Inspired By Ballet i Music” Moscow. A mouse that trills day and night like a canai-y in springtime is the latest attraction at the Moscow Zoo. It was trapped in a music cabinet in a Moscow ballet school, but zoo officials transferred it to a birdcage,140 words
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Advertisement170 1937-04-20 3 OyStahhitfedf New Assortment 5 HIRU7 leMpLE DOLLS dißh Beautifully produced in five different sizes, each SIVF one a replica of SHIRLEY TEMPLE to the life. All -n, with moving eyes -Hazel. |f| w just like Shirley’s, laugh- ggwffiM ing eyes—and curly hair i -—worn as Shirley wears I<> IQ, Jfe170 words
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Article183 1937-04-20 4 PRESENTATION OF MEDAL TO MR. HONEY A swim of four miles through a very rough aea to the shore in order to bring Aielp to comrades wrecked in a yacht while sailing in Singapore harbour has won for Mr. F. C. Honey, of the183 words
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Article452 1937-04-20 4 NEW LINK SCHEME After five yuirs of disuse, the world’s most iomai tic railway is to be restored. It is the line across the Andes, the huge mountain range between Chile ar.d the Argentine. Closed for a io* g period m 1932 as the result452 words
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Article105 1937-04-20 4 EXPECTED IN PENANG His Highness the Maharajah Sri Chitra Thirunal, G.C.1.E., ruler of the great Indian State of Travancore, is expected in fbnang early next month, accompanied by Ms mother. Her Highness Maharani SetAa Parvathi Bayi and suite, on his first «our of Malaya. The105 words
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Article1439 1937-04-20 4 MR. J. WATSON TO RETIRE Mr. J. Waston, Chief Inspector of Engish Schools, S.S. and F.M.S., has been granted eight months and 21 days leave before retirement. Mr. R. P. S. Rajasooria, the wellknown lawyer, who recently went on holiday to Japan, has returned to Kuala Lumpur.1,439 words
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247 1937-04-20 4 Dispute Settled (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 19. Due to the intervention of the Protector of Chinese, Perak, a settlement has been reached in the dispute between Ipoh tailors and their employers. It will be remembered that over 500 local tailors recently presented a247 words
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Article240 1937-04-20 4 JOHORE GOVT. URGED TO SUPPRESS IT I Every facility should be allowed to estates to establish controlled toddy shops in order to counteract the sale of samsu to Indians. A resolution to this effect has been passed by the Committee of the Johore Planters Association, which240 words
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Advertisement369 1937-04-20 4 FRIGIDAIRE THE MOST USABLE REFRIGERATOR MADE... Below are four of the 16 reasons W why Frigidaire is preeminently usable* REASONS WHY Mt LIFETIME PORCELAIN EXTERIOR DURABLE DULUX EXTERIOR Super, Vf* anrf Dr Luxe Model» Matter Model» The very finest of all cabinet finishes. Re- The finest of non-porcelain finishes, tains369 words
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494 1937-04-20 5 Effort To Abolish “Tolerated Houses” STARTLING EVIDENCE BEFORE WOMEN MINISTERS YMJ all over the world will welcome the most important V T battle in the campaign against white slavery since the days of Josephine Butler. Under the Government of M. Blum, France, once494 words
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Article113 1937-04-20 5 ENGLISH TEST HEARD IN AMERICA April 10. A London amateur wireless enthusiast, Mr. L. H. Thomas, of Thornton Heath, nas succeeded in transmitting to the United States the sounds of heart beats. Working wih a wavelength of ten metres from his amateur transmitting station G113 words
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Article126 1937-04-20 5 New Czecho-Slovakian 4 Methods Prague, April 7. The Post Ministry in Czecho-Slovakia has found a way of ensuring once and for all the privacy of letters. In future registered letters which bear a three-cornered blue stamp, will be delivered only to the person to whom they are126 words
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Article151 1937-04-20 5 —Reuter. ALARM AT PREVALENCE OF BIRTH PREVENTION Wellington (N.Z.). At least one pregnancy in every five in New Zealand e» ds in abortion, declares a report issued here by a special committee set up by the Government. The Committee found that there are 6,000 abortions—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article206 1937-04-20 5 TAIPING CORONATION CELEBRATIONS The programme of water sports to be held in Taiping in connection with the Coronation celebrations for Larut District is given below. The sports will be held at the lakes adjoining Waterfall Road, on Monday, May 10, and Wednesday, May 12. from 4 p.m. to206 words
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Article, Illustration34 1937-04-20 5 The Rev. A.C. Tranter welcoming and hikers to a special service at Eyham, Surrey. There were no dress restrictions, and plus fours and shorts were we® to the fore.34 words
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Article493 1937-04-20 5 FIVE PEOPLE SHOT IN SIX HOURS Paris. A 19-year-old French soldier, Andre Theurier, suddenly went mad last week and. in six hours, shot five people. In this tim he travelled a distance of 230 miles in a taxi-cab. Lying seriously wounded in a Vichy nospital, he493 words
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Article86 1937-04-20 5 PROFESSOR’S 26-HOUR SPEECH Warn aw, Saturday. Antoni SkubMk. a professor of music in Lublin, has accomplished the feat of speaking for 26 hours about the “vile» ess ~f women.’’ He began talking at seven in the aftern.cc, and finished at nine the next evening. He broke86 words
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Article416 1937-04-20 5 Doctors Wipe Out Menace Of Deadly Microbe A REPORT will shortly be issued by Queen Charlotte’s Hos-pital—world-famous London centre of maternity treatment —giving results of 18 months’ experimental work oil a new drug which may conquer one of the chief causes of maternal mortality.416 words
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Advertisement19 1937-04-20 5 The picture of .a* ai» 1 i sttte «ae 6 m.* t» 4 sC°- >»"' 'X i d C.w. 819 words
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Article205 1937-04-20 6 Questions In Delhi Assembly Delhi. April 2. Demands for retaliatory measures «gainst Italian traders in India were made by members of the Legislative Assembly when the expulsion of the British-Indian Urm of Mohammed Aly from Abyssinia iwi discussed The widespread interest Hhavn in the question by205 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article228 1937-04-20 6 BLACK BOOTS FOR VOLUNTEERS WHY AMATEUR RIDERS THE II HITTAKER BROTHE RS FURTHER VIEWS ON CYCLISTS COMMENT ON THE SASTRI REPORT To The Editor. Dear Sir,—“Mr R. N. Whittaker Sweeps the Board” or “‘Mr. L. H. E. Whittaker rides six winners” is a frequent headline to228 words
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Article155 1937-04-20 6 To The Editor. Sir, —Your correspondent) “L. C. Chew’ complains about my views on cyclists, but if he had to put up with the awful yowling by these youths at night he would not b so easy about it. I did not; say that155 words
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Article234 1937-04-20 6 To The Editor. Dear Sir, —I read in the Piniwg Gazette a few days ago a, report stating that Penang Scouts will not be taking any important part in the Coronation Celebrations in Penang. Why is this so? The Girl Guides are hiivi» g a234 words
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142 1937-04-20 6 To The Editor. Deer Sir, —For once I agree with Mr. Kingsley Goh. His views on Indian labour in Malaya and his comments on the hustling procedure adopted by the Rt. Hon. Mr. Sri» ivasa Sastri in his tour in this country should be142 words
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Article74 1937-04-20 6 To The Editor. Sir, —Brown boots with khaki have been worn by the local volunteers for more years than I can recall. Now, I understand, tihe order has gone forth that all boots are to be blackened. It will be interesting to know the reason for74 words
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Article332 1937-04-20 6 Young Accomplice Warned (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, April 19. “Tell the first accused that the reason why I am not giving him a long term of .mprisonment is because he had already had several previous convictions and gone to prison for the same offence.332 words
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Article57 1937-04-20 6 At the Penang Assize Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith, a Malay, Mat Esa bin Junus, was acquitted and discharged on a charge of rape on a 14-year old Malay girl at Kubong Bunerong, Province Wellesley. The common jury retired for a few minutes and57 words
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Article92 1937-04-20 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Aprd 19 A male Chinese was said to have fallen lown from a height of about 40 feet while he was repairing a house at Nassim Road yesterday morning. He sustained serious injuries and died before the ambulance arrived. A Malay constable’s92 words
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Article237 1937-04-20 6 BOY THEN GIRL Glasgow. Proudly returning home last week-end from a maternity hoepital with her nine-days-old baby “son,” Mrs. James Divers, of Doncaster-street, Maryhill, found that the child, who had been registered as James, was —a girl Both Mr. and Mrs. Divers had told all their relatives and telegraphed distant237 words
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Article60 1937-04-20 6 —Reuter. Appointed To Norway Washington, April 19. Mrs. Florence J. Harriman, a member of the Demooatic National Commission who has a long recoxd in American public life, particularly in connection with women and industry, has been appointed Minister for Norway in succession to Mr. Anthony J. Drexelbiddle,—Reuter. - 60 words
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Miscellaneous147 1937-04-20 6 W.T■* J*J* B b ll bi NEXT CHANGE You'll laugh till your sides ache when you hear JOE sing and talk real Chinese! JOE MAKES THE TEAM... XIU> EVERYBODY SCREAM! Sm «K* Cr*w«*4 ft inc* *1 F*to m «nwckKny d»uUk*r»t <«•* Um twars*» or* 'P' V P|pisW\ I <\< -•ghgiC147 words
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Miscellaneous296 1937-04-20 6 Tremendous Success Season Extended T WINDSOR 6,00 Tonight 9.00 A Mighty New Tamil Talkie I Adapted From A Well-known Mythological Story “MARKANDEYA” with Master V. N. SUNDRAM, Miss S. N. KANNAMANI Miss M. S. KANNABAI Mr. K. B. SEENTVASAN Mr. KULLAINDABELU. Glorious New Songs Thrilling Drama Hundreds Returned To See296 words
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346 1937-04-20 7 Young Girl’s Story In Penang District Court CHINESE CHARGED WITH CAUSING HURT I‘ub-re Mr. J.L. McFall in the I’enang District Court yesterday, a young Cant nese, Wong Say Gow alias Ah Ha, was charged with having caused grie\ >us hurt to a young girl, Tang346 words
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Article110 1937-04-20 7 New Office-Bearers (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban April 18. Mr. AAV. Hughes presided at the anr- general meeting of the Negri SembPar Mercantile Co-operative Thrift and L■? Society Ltd held yesterday at the Neg:. Sembilan Chinese Miners’ Association premises. A dividend of 3C< was declared. New ofb. -bearers110 words
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Article104 1937-04-20 7 Mr. Arif fin Entertained To Dinner By Colleagues (From Our Own Correspondent) Alcr Star. April 18. Th staff of the Federated Malay States Railway Station at Alor Star entertained Mr. A riftin to a farewell dinner lest night at th- Railway Restaurant on the occasion of104 words
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Article135 1937-04-20 7 COMING TRANSFER TO THE WINDWARD ISLANDS The Colonial Office announces that in consequence of a proposal submitted by the Governor of ’the Leeward Islands, after having consulted responsible opinion in the Colony, the Government intend to present to Parliament a Bill enabling Dominica to be transferred from the Leeward135 words
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263 1937-04-20 7 Judgment Reserved (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Apr 1 18... An interesting point of law was argued in the Seremban Supreme Court yesterday when before the Hen. Mr. Justice J.H. Pedlow. Mr. Ernest Jeff appealed o. behalf of a Chinese motor-bus driver against263 words
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Article264 1937-04-20 7 Lillian Charged The hearing of the case in which Indian, Daud Pitchay, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of wires and copper valued SlO belonging to the Penang Municipality commenced yesterday before Mr. Trevor D. Hughes in the Penang Police Court. Inspector Farquharscn264 words
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Article198 1937-04-20 7 DISCUSSION AT COMING B.M.A. MEETING The current number of the British Medical Journal” contains the provisional programme for the 105th annual meeting of the British Medical Association, at Belfast. in July, 1937. The subjects caosen for discussion in the various meetings reflect modern tendencies. Thus,198 words
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Article199 1937-04-20 7 Publications Available For Public Use The following publications were issued or received by the Department of Statistics. S.S. F.M.S., Penang, during the period April 12 to 17, 1937. inclusive, and are available for public use in the Reference Library. Government Building, Penang. Application may be mode199 words
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Article300 1937-04-20 7 LARGE ATTENDANCE (From Our Own Correspondent» Seremban. There was a very large attendance at the funeral of the late Mrs. Marion Melson, 76-years-old widow of the late Mr. John Melson, who died at the Seremban General Hospital. The interment took place at the Seremban Christian300 words
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Article170 1937-04-20 7 TO CARRY STANDARD OF ENGLAND Mr. Frank Seamen Dymoke. of Scrivelsby Court. Horncastle, Lincolnshire, the K ng’s Champion, has received authority from the Earl Marshal, the Duk? of Norfolk, to carry the Standard of England at the Coronat on. Mr. Dymoke, who is 74 and is DeputyLieutenant of170 words
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Advertisement119 1937-04-20 7 ’Thank you, Glaxo rjOR making my little liov so healthy and strong. He was a contented, happy baby, and has grown into a lively, sturdy lad. If only every mother would try Glaxo first, I am sure that there would be no r».. feeding troubles whatever. I Baric- D Sole119 words
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Miscellaneous19 1937-04-20 7 $5 Hu MARY LOSSE FF. of Vienna ''She's a blonde and will be seen in Jack > Buc/ianan’s next film.19 words
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Article612 1937-04-20 8 BERK Hl 1 LEK celebrates his fortyeighth birthday today. As is customary under his regime, the event will be used to strengthen the Nazi ranks by grandiose speechmaking and colourful ceremonv. Ninety thousand Nazi leaders, we are informed, will renew the oath of allegiance to the612 words
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Article57 1937-04-20 8 Acquired By Straits Plantations t From Our Own Correspondent i London, April 20. The Straits Plantations. Ltd., Lower Perak, has acquired the Perak Oil Palms. Ltd., for 59,136 fully paid up £1 shares from Jan. 1, 1937. Mr. F. G. Souter will join the Board of57 words
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Article34 1937-04-20 8 British Radio. Move Into New Residence London, April 20. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester today took up their residence at their new Home, York House, Saint James Palace.—British Radio. - 34 words
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Article767 1937-04-20 8 DIOCLES - Basic English Pioneers Dr. Purcell and Mrs. Bottrall Death of Famous Dancing Master—World’s Oldest Living Couple-Great Scout J amboree J ohor e’s Development DIOCLES. 1 REF ER RED yesterday to a book entitled "Basic English for Malaya” by Dr. V. W. W. S. Purcell. Included in the767 words
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Article37 1937-04-20 8 London Experiments < Fi cm Our Own Correspondent > London, April 20. The Road Research Laboratories propose to experiment with chlorinated rubber road surface attachable to the roadbed after warming for half an hour.—Pinang Gazette Copyright.37 words
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Article403 1937-04-20 8 Elected Life Member Of Taiping Turf Club (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Monday. WELL-DESERVED honour was accorded the Hon. Mr. S. B. Palmer, who has been president of the Taiping Turf Club for manv vears, today at the annual general meeting of tie Club,403 words
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Advertisement318 1937-04-20 8 RALE I C H THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE .XsA THE WORLD’S BEST CYCLE GUARANTEED FOR EVER Prices From $45-00 each. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET SENT FREE CbP REQUEST SOLE AGENTS: ROBINSON Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR Sub-Agents: THE CHULIA CYCLE COMPANY, IOA, Church Street, PENANG. This Simple Treatment Quickly Heals ECZEMA AND OTHER318 words
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Advertisement22 1937-04-20 8 TOOTAL RED LABEL POPLIN Rejd. /wi v\ 1 >e r E 5 Amenta HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD. PENANG Ipob. Kimis Lumpur Singapore22 words
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474 1937-04-20 9 Large Penang Audience Appreciative Pb.XAXG gave La Meri a warm welcome when she appeared at the 1 own Hall last night in the course of her Eastern tour. 'I he audience was a large one and it was keenly appreciative. A varied programme, consistingAH. - 474 words
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Article31 1937-04-20 9 —British Radio. Goes According To Plan Rugby, April 9. The first rehearsal of the Coronation procession took place early yesterday morning and passed Off brightly according to plan.—British Radio. - 31 words
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Article126 1937-04-20 9 CORONATION YEAR DISPLAY I From Our Own Correspondent) Singepore. Monday. Coronation year is to be marked by the biggest mil tary tattoo ever held in Malaya. Farrer Park, Singapore’s biggest playground, has been selected for tan elaborate display by three battalions of the Garrison, the Royal Inniskilling126 words
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Article103 1937-04-20 9 orkl-Wide Interest In Singapore Experiment From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Monday. An experiment which has been carried out in Singapore in the fight against malaria and the latest measures adopted throughout the world will be discussed at the fourth international course in Malariology which began in Singapore.103 words
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Article468 1937-04-20 9 PENANG FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY MEETING A bonus of four per cent, on members’ balances as at Dec. 31, 1936, was declared at the 15th. annual general meeting of the Penang Family Benefit Society held at 33F Beach Stieet, Penang, during the week-end. Mr. Lim Cheng468 words
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Article84 1937-04-20 9 To Be Held In Ipoh On Coronation Day (From Our Own Correspondent i Ipoh. April 20. Among the many sports attractions to be held in Ipoh on Coronation Day (May 12> will be a cycling carnival. The venue will be the stadium in Kuala Kangsar Road. The last84 words
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Article71 1937-04-20 9 Chinese Girl Drowned In Old Mining Pool The body of a small Chinese girl was found yesterday floating in a disused mining pool at Tanjong Rambutan. It would appear that owing to the recent rains the pool had overflowed and it is surmised that the little71 words
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69 1937-04-20 9 A jolly party spent an enjoyable evening at the Penang Y.W.C.A. Rest Room on Saturday. The party was organised by local business girls to raise funds to redecorate and improve this place. A neat little sum was netted and soon the Rest Room will69 words
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271 1937-04-20 9 YOUNG WIFE’S APPEAL TO QUEEN (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Monday. As a result of action by a 20-year-old London wife in writing to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth begging as a Coronation favour that her husband be sent home from Singapore, it is possible that271 words
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Article41 1937-04-20 9 Reuter. Intimidation I Washington April 19. Charges of discrimination and intimidation have been filed against Mr. Henry Ford by the Detroit office of the National Labour Relations Board, according to an announcement by Mr. Homer MartinReuter. - 41 words
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Article, Illustration161 1937-04-20 9 I (From Our Own Correspondent) London; April 19. XE of the most energetic ex-Malayans in London today is Sir Frank Swettenham, who was Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Straits Settlements, so long ago as 1901-04, and who served as Deputy Commissioner with the Perak Expedition way back in161 words
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Advertisement312 1937-04-20 9 LATE ADVERTISEMENTS AM PAT TIN DREDGING. LIMITED i Incorporated in England) FINAL DIVIDEND At. the forthcoming Ordinary General Meeting to be held in London on the 10th May 1937, the Directors will recommend the payment of a final dividend of 5% 2 4d. per share less tax at the standard312 words
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Advertisement10 1937-04-20 9 I THE TRUE TONIC FOOD (MtaSiddle of end Store» I10 words
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Advertisement71 1937-04-20 9 /"X I— lJ r fl LU R fl/ can be yours by using Nestle ALURA Colour Wave Set. Two beauty preparations in one Alura SETS THE WAVE and TINTS THE SET, but is not a dye and is guaranteed harmless. Simple and quick to use, every bottle contains sufficient for71 words
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Article1522 1937-04-20 10 MARKETS UNSETTLED BUT OUTLOOK IS EXCELLENT Selective Buying Of Rubbers Recommended (From Our Own Correspondent). London. April 9. THE new Account—the last before the Budget—opened cheerfully on the London Stock Exchange at the beginning of this week. Active dealings took place in almost every market1,522 words
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Article749 1937-04-20 10 INCREASED PROFITS AND DIVIDENDS Mr. Thomas North Christie, presiding at the sever)teentn annual meeting of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Co., held in Glasgow on April 7 said: I am glad that we meet today under much more pleasant circumstances the», we did last year when749 words
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Article302 1937-04-20 10 PAYMENT IN CASH AND SECURITIES London. April 10. Directors of London Tin Corporation announce that negotiations have been concluded forlthe purchase of several blocks of shares in tin mining companies, the majority of which are managed by its subsidiary company, Anglo-Oriental (Malaya). Purchased consideration has302 words
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Advertisement165 1937-04-20 10 JVesr Dr. Gbrm-proof—sbalbj Bjl Im] /i IN SPARKLING GLASJ| g ji 7 Super-bristles, g HI I bBB I TER-PROOFED? g gl tU more effective no mocg g I ffj I Ulflß II “SOGGY toothbrush.” g Ul I jw Your absolute satis- Jr/ K U FACTION GUARAN- gl JW H TBBD!165 words
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Advertisement122 1937-04-20 11 4HB OS KvrrS?ymTyw4 ijg-jMW moSH JN COMMEMORATION OF «Owfrfe H. M. THE KING’S CORONATION A Mammoth W/LL BE ORGANIZED BY Wembley Cabaret (PENANG’S CONCORD CLUB) 19th APRIL, 1937 18th JULY, 1937 The nagenient takes pleasure in announcing a Monster Popularity Competition to select the Ist Ten most Popular Hostesses of122 words
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Article364 1937-04-20 12 Eminent Persons To Speak Special programmes designed to assist overseas listeners in their appreciation of the actual Coronation broadcasts in May will be heard from Daventry. They include;— An account of the progress of the preparations now being made in Westminster Abbey; A series of four364 words
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Article455 1937-04-20 12 S.s. “EURLYOCHUS” from North Continent sails for Hongkong Shanghai Japan. S.S. “LYCAON” from Liverpool sails for Keelung. Moji, Kobe Yokohama. S.S. ‘GLENAFFARIC’ from London via Suez—Sails today for Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai Dairen. M.S. “DUISBURG” from Japan, Shanghai, Hongkong, S’pore for Colombo, Port455 words
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Article523 1937-04-20 12 ROOMY CABINS FOR PASSENGERS In agreement with the programme drawn up by the Directors of the Rotterdam Lloyd for rebuilding the passenger accommodation in the first class sections of the mail ships with the object of making it more in agreement with the present day demands523 words
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Article443 1937-04-20 12 LATEST TIMES OI POSTING AIR MAH. A mail for Siam, Burma, Icdia, lr<uq Egypt, Sudan, Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland and whole of Europe by iiuperial Airways will close at 8 a.m. tomorrow. A mail for the United States of America a*id other places served via443 words
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Advertisement34 1937-04-20 12 FOR THE SPECIAL CONCESSION CORONATION f niMMWI f, j I'I®!' SnHj hMM ■MM f iW®! i I’M MODEL 299 LISTEN IN WITH A “MARCONI” SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $125. Robinson Piano Go. (s.s.) Ltd. Penang.34 words
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Miscellaneous1054 1937-04-20 12 mt Ij-RADIO TOPICS PROGRAMMES I Ut,. SS I 8.8. C. EMPIRE STATION I TODAY TRANSMISSION T the /oUowmg ««W* p.m. TRANSMISSION 8.20 Jack Wilson and his Versatile Five. Punch and Judy Show (Black). Zingar- OSH 21-47 Mc/s {15.97 m.) osca (Curzon). Piano Fun (solo piano- OSG 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.)1,054 words
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Miscellaneous157 1937-04-20 12 NIROM YDC (15.15 Meis (19.8 m.) PMN (10.26 Mcjs (29.2 m.) TODAY p.m. 2.10 News bulletin. 2.20 Close down. 5.50 Time signal. Opening announcement. 5.54 English conversation lessons for beginners. 6.20 Evening concert. 6.50 News bulletin. 7.10 Selections from “Boris Godunow.” 8.00 Evening service 8.20 Concert by Nirom Orchestra. 9.20157 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-04-20 12 TIDE TABLE TODAY High Low 10.14 p.m 2.53 p.m. TOMORROW 9.47 a.m. 3.29 a.m. 10.42 p.m. 4.17 p.m18 words
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Advertisement702 1937-04-20 13 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave Doe eo ®i une^<J with Gian A Shin Line) Penang London GLENBEG Hamburg, Antwerp Apr. 23 May 24 ?V? eille^,ydon Rdam H’burg Glasgow, Apr. 30 May 26 B. MENELAUS Ldou. Rdam, H’burg, Hull A Swansea. May702 words
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Advertisement712 1937-04-20 13 P&O SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. “RAWALPINDI” SAILING THURSDAY, 22nd APRIL c F XS ar wfX d H?, rt MX?fa O P e Te U,t London and Far East Mail Service. Malacca and Singapore Service Outwards from London for China Japan. S/S “BULAN” Apr. 23 due Penang 1937 S/S MATA HARI”712 words
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Miscellaneous1242 1937-04-20 13 RADIO PROGRAMMES BERLUN PARIS Station Zeesen broadcasts on the follow- Station Radio-Colonial. Its call letters ng frequencies:— ire; w L 19 68 metres T p a 2 DJN 9.54 Mc;s 31.45 m. w L DIE 17.76 Mc|a 16.89 m. w L M TPA* 4 DJQ 15.28 Mc|s 19.63 m. A1,242 words
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Miscellaneous192 1937-04-20 13 HONG KONG ZBW (9.52 Mc/s (31.4 m.)) TODAY p.m. 3.30 Chinese programme. 6.30 European programme. 650 Stock quotations and Exchange Market report. 6.55 Continuation of European programme. 720 Time signal, weather report and announcements 7.23 Continuation of European programme. 8.15 Daventry news bulletin. 10 20 Close down. TOMORROW 3.30 p.m.192 words
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752 1937-04-20 14 T. K. Sukumaren Takes 9 For 45 NEGRI CRICKET (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. April 18. The captains of the leading cricket clubs of the State, V.E.H. Rhodes of Sungei Ujong and Felix de Silva of the Negri Sembilan Club, were in752 words
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Article908 1937-04-20 14 Association’s Progress In 1936 ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 24 (From Our Owe. Correspondent) Excellent progress is recorded in the annual report of the Negri Sembilan Badminton Association founded in 1932, which will hold its annual general meeting on Saturday, April 24, at Seremban. The report which908 words
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Article81 1937-04-20 14 Fixtures For Tomorrow KOK LEM TO MEET WAT SWEE The following matches in the Penang Lawn Teams championships will be played tomorrow at the Penang Sports Club courts. Play will commence at 5.10 p.m. sharp. J. L. Burnham v. Cheah Wat Hurs; Umpire: Goh Hock Jin. Tan81 words
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Article117 1937-04-20 14 Sare Seng Team Win At Home (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani April 17. The Huah Lean Basketball Team travelled to Serdung to play their first league match against the Sare Seng Basketball Team. Before the match, the visitors were entertained to a tea-party given in their117 words
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Article87 1937-04-20 14 (From Our Owe Correspondent) Sungei Patani April 17. The Kepda Batas Football Eleven will txavel to Sungei Patani on April 25 for s return match with the Chinese Eleven. The following players will represent the Chinese team: Chew Khoon Eng; Lai Te k Chooi end Lim87 words
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54 1937-04-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Surgei Patani, April 19. Mr. Dogar Singh, a local Government Contractor and a member of the Taiping Rotary Club, and Mr. K. A. R. M. Kas> nathan Chettiar. President of the Edward Football Eleven, have kindly donated $25/each to the54 words
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Advertisement247 1937-04-20 14 Tuesday, 20th April, 1937 AMALGAMATED AMUSEMENTS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT AT BOTH PARKS WEMBLEY PARK GATE ADMISSION GENTS. 10 CENTS, LADIES FREE. TAI LOH THEAN CANTONESE OPERA: “Sap Mei Hiew Suan Wong" Part 13 Featuring Mun Huah Mei Leong Seow Fi GRAND NOOR AN OPERA:247 words
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Advertisement222 1937-04-20 14 1A JI F ft <W WPinang gazette Sunday gazette $250 MUST BE WON Five Winners or Nearest Singapore May Meeting A prize of $250 will be given to the sender of the best entry. Should two or more entrants tie for the prize the $250 will be equally divided amongst222 words
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2330 1937-04-20 15 HENRY COTTON BEATEN BY FOUR SHOTS An Exciting Record Roiind Birmingham, April 10. I J has fallen to a young assistant, S. L. King, aged 26, of Knole Park, Seven-oaks, to win the first big tournament of the season. ith the splendid total of2,330 words
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Article, Illustration27 1937-04-20 15 “King” Levinsky (left) the U.S. heavyweight, snapped with Dave Crowley, the Clerkcnwell lightweight, Lcn Ha.\-cy, Wembley's Matehmaker. Levinsky will meet Jack Doyle on April 27.27 words
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Article641 1937-04-20 15 GARRICK - SMITH GIVING VP RIGBY FOOTBALL NEW AMATEUR BILLIARDS CHAMPION’S RECORD BLOT ON CRICKET GARRICK LJ G. OWEN SMITH, England’s Rugby full-back and captain of the team that won the triple crown this season, announces shat he is giving up the game. It had previously been announced that641 words
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Advertisement182 1937-04-20 15 A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN EVER Sound-insulating material Bl I' < STYLE. COMFORT AND SAFETY IN A SlJlJkdLcf botlg The New Fourteen Goodwood Saloon is a throughout by a special lining which prevents typical Austin since its graceful lines are based body-noise at speed. The swept-tail is a good <>n practical182 words
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Article109 1937-04-20 16 TIN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot) No market £2s^ n LONDON—(3 months) No market £256.0.0 SINGAPORE $129.25 $126 25 BUSINESS DONE PENANG $128,374 > 2 BUSINESS DONE COPRA—(Sundried) BLACK PEPPER $ll.OO RUBBER LONDON 10’ d U d NEW YORK Jc(G) 22ic(G) SINGAPORE- Spot 37,‘c 38^C July/Sept. 38c 39c Oct./Dec 38c109 words
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Article329 1937-04-20 16 London. April 19. Share of £1 denomination unless Yesterday Rise or Fall Otherwise stated Conversion Loan. 5 p.c., 1944-64 Funding Loan, 4 p.c.. 1960-90 War Loan, 34 p.c Com. Union Assce. (Units) Prudential Assce. “A” Royal Assce. share 10s. pd.) xd t Great Western Rly. Ordy 5329 words
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Article197 1937-04-20 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. Below are given today’s sharequotations of leading brokers in Penang: TIN: Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1-60 1-65 Hong Fatt 1.274 1.32£ Jelebu 1.124 1.174 Kuchai 1.55 1.60 Lukut 1.20 1.25 North Taiping 85 87a Rahman Hyd. 1.624 1.674 Raub Gold 6.75 7.00 Rantau Ordy. 1.874 1.924197 words
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Article246 1937-04-20 16 RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Allenbys 2.05 2.121 Ayer Panas 2.05 2.121 Bassetts 87 A 921 Eatu Lintangs 1.45 1.50 Bedfords 1.27* 1.324 Bentas 1.45 1.50 Brogas 1.10 Indragiris 1.70 1.771 Kuala Sidims 3.45 3.55 Lunas 2.45 2.55 M. Pindas 1.824 1.90 Mentakabs 50 524 N. Scudais 1.824 1.90 Nyalas246 words
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Article11 1937-04-20 16 TODAY’S PRICES Singapore $126.25 Per Pkl. Penang’ $126 Per Pkl.11 words
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Article157 1937-04-20 16 LEAN CO. TIN:— Buyers Sellers Bangrins 24 3 25 3 Batu Selangor 1.60 1.671 Hong Fatts 1.274 1.324 Jelebus 1.14 1.18 K. Lanjuts 26 0 26 9 Katus 25 0 25 9 Kramats 59 6 60 9 Laruts 16 3 16 9cd Lukuts 1.174 1.224 Pangnga Rivers 12 6 13157 words
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Article150 1937-04-20 16 KENNEDY CO. RUBBER:— Buyers Sellers. Ayer Panas 1.90 2.10 Batu Lintang 1.40 1.50 Connemara 1.95 2.05 Kempas 2.90 3.05 Kuala Sidim 3.45 3.55 Parit Perak 2.50 2.75 c Sungei Tukang 1.40 1.50 United Malacca 2.30 2.40 ex Utan Simpan 2.00 2.10 ex .MINING Bangrin 23 6 25 0 Batu Selangor150 words
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Article121 1937-04-20 16 London on Previously Latest Paris 110 3'64 110 iV New York 4.913 4.924 Montre 1.914 4.91. Brussels 29.181 29.20 Geneva 21.544 21.56 Amstertj” 8.98 8.994 Milan 93; 93. Berlin 12.23 12.24/ Buchare 6671 667 4 Athens 5475 547* PueroJ Air-f 171 unquoted Monte V Jr*.' 89 J 39«121 words
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Article119 1937-04-20 16 London April 19. RUBBER Firm. Spot 111 buyers 111 sellers. July/Sept. 113 buyers 11C sellers. Oct./Dec. llg buyers lit sellers. Jan./Mar. 112 buyers lit sellers. New York 22.75 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 21,285 tons. Liverpool 29,077 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. April £18.10.0. -'EPPER White Muntok119 words
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Advertisement128 1937-04-20 16 BANKS. Experience Teaches One To Save. But How Many Have Found A Way To Put By Their Spare Dollars OVERSEA-CHINESfc banking corporation LIMITED. offer you facilities of their SAVINGS DEPARTMENT For Systematic Saving. BEGIN YOUR SAVINGS NOW For Rules and Regulations Apply MANAGER, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation. Ltd.. No®. 28 i128 words
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Advertisement552 1937-04-20 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated In Hong Kong) The Liability of members is limited to the f extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Head HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $5O 0000«* Issued and Fully paid up $2O 000,00 c Reserve Funds:552 words
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