Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 December 1937
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Title Section24 1937-12-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. ft o 291. Vol. XCV. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1937. PRICE 10 GEM S.24 words
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673 1937-12-14 1 U.S. Government Demands Compensation, Apologies And Guarantees Evidence Of Deliberate Acts Of Hostility TOK 10 OFFERS PROFUSE APOLOGIES TO U. S. AND BRITAIN W ASHINGTON, DEC. 13 PRESIDENT ROOSEV ELT HAS CONVEYED TO Tilt: EMPEROR OF JAPAN AN EXPRESSION OF HIS DEEP CONCERN AT THE673 words
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122 1937-12-14 1 Powers Sought By Bills Before Council Tomorrow (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Dec. 13. The text of four Bills to be introdu' ad into the Legislative Council at a special meeting on Wednesday are published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary issued tonight. The Bills propose122 words
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Article31 1937-12-14 1 was heavily fired on neai Nazareth Reuter. Haifa. Dec. 13. I ight persons were injured. four seriously, when a Jewish bus was heavily fired on neai Nazareth Reu-was heavily fired on neai Nazareth Reuter. - 31 words
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Article107 1937-12-14 1 And Successes In The North In the region of th<j Tai-hu, the Chinese (are steadily pressing on to Wu-hsing where the nuinbei of Japanese troops guarding the line of communication is estimated to be only 10.000. according to a cable received by the Chinese Consulate. Penang.107 words
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Article186 1937-12-14 1 Government’s Policy Unaltered Shanghai. Dec. 14. Japanese occupation ol Nanking, which is almost complet- i <! > at points where small bodies oi Cl u«se troops are ottering resistance, occured on the nrst day of the tilth month of the Shanghai war. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek in a statement186 words
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Article241 1937-12-14 1 Probable Explanation Of Japan’s Acts The London press speaks this morning with a singularly united voice demanding >n one form or another stronger action in the Far East. The Daily Telegraph says that British opinion will not be satisfied with any less satisfaction than Mr. Roosevelt has demanded241 words
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Article110 1937-12-14 1 Reuter. Snow In North Worst For A Decade The worst storms for many years arc raging in the British Isles. Scotland’s snowstorms are the decade’s worst. The liner Normandie lost an anchor while battling with the gale off the Isle of Wight. The troopship Dunera. with troops. Reuter. - 110 words
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Advertisement29 1937-12-14 1 B s. mohideen co. Beach Street, Penang) 'Phone No. 947 I xpt-rls in serving to the Government Depts., throughout in Malaya. Bran< he»:— Penang A Malacca HfMMI Office Singapore29 words
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Advertisement122 1937-12-14 1 SPECIAL AIR MAIL PHOTOS ARRIVING Twice A Week Now On View At Our SHOW WINDOWS 10 cts. per copy. C.S. 64A CHRISTMAS FARE W i J < J This year’s W i j selection even surpasses that i I l ast vear A splendid choice of Fine Plump Birds 11122 words
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722 1937-12-14 2 The New Siam No. 2 Danger of Completing Such A Project Fully Realised (Ih A Special Correspondent) Behind the stability of the Siamese Government today, and the intense developmental pro gramme which is being carried out bv the Government, is a story of many722 words
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Article113 1937-12-14 2 Falling Coconut Kills Boy (From Our Own Correspondent.; Sungei Patani. Dec. 13. A crowd of people watching a mat i iage photograph being taken in front of the Phoey Chye School in Singkir on Saturday at 2.30 p. in. saw a coconut suddenly fall down113 words
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Article86 1937-12-14 2 Educated Chinese Charged Chia Teck Soon, an educated Chinese, was charged before Mr. Lim Cheng Ean the Penang Additional Magistrate yesterday, with having pretended to be an agent or representative of the Posts and Telegraphs Department. Penang, deceived Ahmed Hussain and thereby induced him to permit you86 words
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Article67 1937-12-14 2 Some old clothing and buttons forme! the subject of a charge against Yeoh Hock Lye, who was produced before the Penair' Additional Magistrate yesterday. He was accused of having stolen some clothing and buttons totalling $3.50 belonging to Khor Chew Lai on December 12 at Bridge Street.67 words
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Article257 1937-12-14 2 (LETTER TO THE EDITOR! Sir, I admit this question affects only a very few students in this country but it is no justification why such a stiff and faulty paper should be left honourably without a legitimate comment. This December paper is definitely more stiff than257 words
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Article96 1937-12-14 2 (LETTER TO THE EDITOR) Sii, With reference to your report in your ssue of the 9th instant regarding a meeting held on the Bth instant at the prem.ses of the Old Xaverians’ Association, Penang, have to point out firstly, the meeting was of former students of the four96 words
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Article110 1937-12-14 2 Far having had in his possession 10 lottery tickets of the Li Tek Seah while a non-member of the Seah, Choo Leong w’as fined $25 in default one month’s rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. Lim Cheng Ean the Penang Additional magistrate yesterday. Choo Leong was charged with110 words
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Article73 1937-12-14 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, Dec. 13. Patani had a black-out” last i< nt for ten minutes at 7.27 p.m. It is 'eamt that one of the three engines at the power station was damaged and had to >€ stopped. At the same time all73 words
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139 1937-12-14 2 Orderly Convicted On Two Counts (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani. Dec. 13. Cheik bin Lebai Mat. orderly to the Licensing Officer. Sungei Patani. was charged by Inspector Syed Akil before H.H. Tunku Abdul Rahman at the High Court. Division 11, yesterday with criminal139 words
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Article168 1937-12-14 2 Convict Smashes Windows Newport, 1.0. W., Dec. 2. Details of an exciting scene yesterday, when a convict from Parkhurst Prison smashed windows of the Governor’s house, became known today. The man broke away from a working party as it was marching out of the prison after168 words
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Article126 1937-12-14 2 Rotten Row Incident London, Dec. 3. A charge of being drunk while riding a horse on Rotten-row, Hyde Park, was made against Mrs. Bertha Verrail, 40, of St Ermin’s-Court. Caxt on-street, Westminster, at Marlborough-street yesterday. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded on bail. P.c.126 words
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Article146 1937-12-14 2 Woman’s Alleged Act In Temple Arrested on a warrant in Singapore, a Sikh woman, Gangoo alias Narainkur. appealed before Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, the Penang Additional Magistrate, yesterday charged with having committed theft oi jewellery, clothing and cash to the total value of $5OO belonging to Mangal146 words
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Article273 1937-12-14 2 State Aid Promised An attempt is to be made to improve the prospects of the tortoise shell industry at Galle, Ceylon. A deputation from the All-Ceylon Torto se Shell Workers’ Association last week met Mr. G. C. S. Corea. Minister of Labour. Industry and Commerce. The273 words
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Article201 1937-12-14 2 To Be Discontinued From Next Month The concessions at present in force in the Federated Malay States in respect of rent on lands planted with coconuts 2nd oil-palms will be discontinued with effect from Jan. 1. From then the full rent reserved in the documents of title,201 words
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Article81 1937-12-14 2 Driver Arrested (From Ou r Own Correspondent.) Sunges Patani, Dee. 13. Following a quarrel, a Chinese bu:> driver is alleged to have stabbed a compatriot working as an inspector in the same bus company yesterday at the newhired car stand just behind the Hongkong» Shanghai Bank81 words
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Advertisement154 1937-12-14 2 BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE WITH KOLYNOS Kolynos makes dull teeth beautiful V. I and white. Its antiseptic, cleansing «X/ foam reaches every pit and crevice r f of your teeth and destroys the > dangerous germs that cause stain VA and decay. Try Kolynos—you’ll say < it’s wonderful. Economize—buy the large154 words
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723 1937-12-14 3 Floating American Embassy THREE MERCHANT SHIPS ALSO BOMBED Following incidents on Sunday morning when British gunboats and merchant vessels at anchor in the Yangtse were fired at and hit by Japanese artillery, the United States, gunboat, Panay, together with three Socony ships, were bombed and. Reuter. - 723 words
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Article187 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Capital Ships Suggestion j 1» c 13: In Commons Lieut. i: Fletcher asked when the uny by representatives of the «•rvices into the question of >1 Hongkong was, and if the atisfied that British forces ufficimt for the defence ot having regard to the existingReuter. - 187 words
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Article239 1937-12-14 3 R< uter. Mr. Hull Sleeps On Incident ,;ton, Dec. 13: Mr. Cordell Hull, retary of State, has prepared representations to be presented > 1 ?in regarding the sinking of the Mi Hull held a conference with i. i.f Far Eastern advisers before ntting the protest. is no indicationR< uter. - 239 words
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Article59 1937-12-14 3 Reuter \essel May Be A Total l.oss 13: After spending two <1 m makeshift shelters on t Hoishoto and Hayake ind i rew of the President ing taken off today by the M Kinlay. It is assumed that a being maintained aboard Hoover but it is feared theReuter - 59 words
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Article76 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. «Hup it li France I 1 .M Stoyadinovitch, the mirr, in the course of conM D. ibos, the French confirmed his governn not to sign the antiaccording to the Havas h is reported to have >urney to Rome was to no visit to Belgrade and courtesyReuter. - 76 words
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Article345 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Full Reparation Offered Shanghai, Dec. 13: It is understood that Admiral Hasegawa has offered Admiral Yarnell full reparation in connection with the Panay disaster. A Japanese naval communique says that appropriate steps to enable Admiral Hasegawa to assume full responsibility for the bombing and sinking of the Panay.. Reuter. - 345 words
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Article, Illustration117 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Enthitsiasni Of Soviet Electors Moscow. Dec. 13: The Soviet general election was marked by unprecedented enthusiasm, according to the official Tass Agency. Over 100.000 polling stations were open from 6 p.m. to midnight, but so keen were the voters to vote early that in aReuter. - 117 words
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Article130 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Dr. A. Hinslev Vatican City. Dec. 13: Dr. Arthur Hinsiey. Archbishop of Westrr.inst» r has been created a cardinal at a secret consistory. He is the first British car- iral since Cardinal Bourne died in 1935 Most cardinals are resi»lent in Rome. At the present consReuter. - 130 words
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Article113 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Commons Question London, Dec. 13. Japanese imports of petroleum formed the subject of a question in Commons by Col. Burton In a written reply to it Capt. Euan Wallace slated that accord.ng to Japanese official trade statistics Japanese imports of crude and refined petroleum for 12Reuter. - 113 words
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Article140 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Japanese Shipping Ban Hankow, Dec. 13: Colonel Hashimoto, commanding officer of the Japanese troops in Wuhu area, informed the British authorities that for the next three clays shipping must not move anywhere in the Yangtse. If they disobey they will be fired on. Hashimoto admitted that he wasReuter. - 140 words
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Article168 1937-12-14 3 Reuter. Rumours Of New Parity London. Dec. 13: Possiblly. in anticipation ol Mussolini’s speech, possibly owing to increasing nervousness concerning Italy's conomic position. there has been fairly heavy selling of the lira in the last fewdays Italian authorities did not prevent the rate depreciating on Saturday and didReuter. - 168 words
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760 1937-12-14 3 Daughter Cross-Examined: Case For Prosecution Closed (From Our Own Correspondent) T HE High Court of the first diviMon Alor star, was again vXX* Xn h«*nng was resumed on the trial ef B .kar bin Haji Ismail, who vva.s with the murder760 words
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Advertisement110 1937-12-14 3 NEW Halo Bandeaux FOR Sports and Evening Wear Cruising In the Car On the Beach plaited crepe i.>’< 'MiNG NEAT STYLE EVE!.'. gSr.'s" <H.\I’E LN ['LAIN COLOURS ALSO P L r '.ND NEW SPOT I'ESP’.NS C "».ITE WL’dL FOR SJHRBfC.P.U r WEAR L 75 CENTS I HRFE HALO BAN DE110 words
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1955 1937-12-14 4 ENTHUSIASM WITH JUDGMENT URGED Warning Lesson Of Hong Kong Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 13. r |'IIE desirability of a university tor Singapore to raise the status of the Medical College and Raffles College was stressed at the re-union dinner oi King Edward1,955 words
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Article394 1937-12-14 4 INVENTS PORTABLE X-RAY APPLIANCE i From Our Own Correspondent) London. Dec. 6. A retired Malayan rubber planter receives many tributes in the London press th s morning. He is Mr. J. C. Wilson, inventor of a portable X-ray appliance which car. be carried by motor-car to394 words
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Article255 1937-12-14 4 < From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 8. The new treaty between France and Siam, initialled by both parties on Nov. 5 was signed here on Tuesday by the French Charge d’Affaires and the Siamese Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Treaty was signed by the two255 words
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Article189 1937-12-14 4 No One ould Give It A Home From Our London Staff. London. Dec. 6. The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles which stood in the old Malayan Court at the Imperial Institute. South Kensington, has been destroyed. The authorities were unable to find anyone who would accept it189 words
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Article320 1937-12-14 4 Following are contributions received up-to-date towards the China Distress Relief Fund: Previously acknowledged Straits 5396.024.80; Workmen of The Municipal Tramways Workshop 70.80; Oversea-Chinese of Sam Seok, Kopah 20.20; Miss Low Geok Mooi .95; Messrs. Po Wah Company 5.56; Messrs. Asia Insurance Co. Ltd.. staff 29.80; Messrs.320 words
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Article529 1937-12-14 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL The death took place in England on Oct. 7 of Mrs. Bean, the wife of Mr. J. S. W. Bean. Mr. Runme Shaw of Ipoh has left for Bangkok on business and is expected to be there for a fortnight. Mrs. L. de Piro, wife of Mr. J.529 words
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Article209 1937-12-14 4 This evening at the Esplanadt :rc.j G.OO p.m. to 7.30 p.m.: March: The Great Little Army Alicr.j Overture: Bronze Horst. Auber Selection: A Runaway Girl: Moncktor. Waltz- Donau Wellen: Ivanovici. Comet Solo: Star Of Love: Ponce. Selection: The Beauty Of Bath: Hair Fox Trot: Rip Tide: Pecorir.: TOMORROW209 words
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Advertisement128 1937-12-14 4 Rl!b Did you Maclean your teeth to-day? I M' Just look at these! MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE If you use solid dentifrice try tne MACLfIMS ?CLIP PfROXIOf PfUTIFRIC Wg\AIIACIN| h f Relieves zgj PAIH Instu nt! if For MBK JVKW HEADACHES NEURALGIA TOOTHACHE RHEUMATISM COLDS FEVER If you suffer from128 words
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961 1937-12-14 5 HIT 19-TON LORRY Sjjeed Of 98m.p.h. Denied d<-ni.d that he vv.im travelling at 5 m.p.h. prior to a crash was made Mt. William D.t.vi<l Ormsby-Gore, 19-t Har-old 4on of the Colonial r»*tar> (Mr. W. G. A. Ormsby-Gore) v court Ski Watlington, Oxfordshire, last week.961 words
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Article, Illustration42 1937-12-14 5 (Left) FEUDAL DUES for the KING, v hen )u visited his Duchy of Cornu all estates, these two silver yreyhoiends say yoodbye to Kenneth Hodge whose father received a white rod from His Majesty in exchange.42 words
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984 1937-12-14 5 His Baillie-Stewart Secret London, Dec. 3. Bl’JxbJ’ 1 oi his diamond-studded wrist watch and his platinum culi-links, an ex-Mayiair playboy who thought nothing oi losing £?.0(X) in a night’s game oi baccarat, went home last night from the London Bankruptcy Court and dined oft984 words
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Article508 1937-12-14 5 Sold Back For Sum Of £2O,<MM> London, Dec. 2. When the affairs of Lady (Munel) Bowden were mentioned in the Court oi Appeal yesterday counsel stated that she sold a settlement of £5,000 a year which her husoand, Sir Harold Bowden, made in her favour,508 words
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Advertisement83 1937-12-14 5 Osram Valves 14 IVf|w Bk I do you know that regal evaporated UNSWEETENED MILK Is pure cow*« milk reduced to its present creamy consistency by JJ fl* evaporation, and made completely /7 j fl sterile. Tt contains no preservative A Y*) nJ Ifl or ot ler addition, consequently, after r83 words
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Advertisement75 1937-12-14 5 mao— IS IT NOT A PROFOUND AND GLADDENING THOUGHT THAT THERE BE MEN OF SUCH GOOD INTENT AND MARKED ABILITY' TO CONFINE WITHIN THE COMPASS OF A BOTTLE SUCH UNADULTERATED JOY H FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED, DISTRIBUTORS. V."' 1 s j Id. v Sj "-Il J NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL PHONE NO75 words
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Article227 1937-12-14 6 SENTENCED TO DAY’S GAOL AND $3O FINE (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Dec. 13. A 20-year-old dwarf named Alang Abdui Rani bin Ngah Osman and another Malay. Anjang Pendawa bin Ngah Adan, appeared this morning before Raja Hitam, First Magistrate. Kuala Kangsar on a227 words
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Article119 1937-12-14 6 **!Xot Going To Be Executioners (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 13. We are not going to be executioners of our own people.” declared Chinese ironore workers who arrived in Singapore yesterday after quitting work on the Japan ese-owned Ishihara Sangyo Koshi mine at Sembrong in119 words
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Article87 1937-12-14 6 Prosecutor Robbed During Trial Dr Jeno Vasvary. public prosecutor, conducted a case at Budapest against Jozsef Varga, who was accused of stealing four coats. The man was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment. After the case Dr. Vasvary went to the cloakroom for his expensive fur coat, and found87 words
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Advertisement192 1937-12-14 6 For The Best And Cheapest Place To Fnt 1 n,t rt(un Your Friends Come To Is WEMBLEY PARK TONIGHT Tuesday, 14th December. 1937 LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT ODEON STAR OPERA Sham Naziman”. The Immortal Tim: Love and Romance. Reduced Prices A super show fi>- voi r rv SHANGHAI THEATRICAL TROUPE Ist192 words
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Miscellaneous370 1937-12-14 6 «VeWeVe"A 11 1 BMM 6.15 TONIGHT 9.30 6.30 TONIGHT 9.30 1 -11 Min sin Film Co Prcduction I niversal’s Strong Double-reature i hrili Mandarin Talkie SEE H r y' rocketing from stage fameVo pctup.e ctap.to” 11 FILIAL SON" THE GLAMOROUS NEW SCREEN PERSONALITY Starring IMMIK IX STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY AND370 words
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Miscellaneous77 1937-12-14 6 V-V.V.V.SV.V.V. *****.1 >FT*!> 6.15 Opening Tonight 9.30 A New Social Soul-stirring Hindustani Talkie CALL OF THE SOUL” or DIL-KI-PUKAR with a splendid cast including BAI JADDANBAI A. HUSSAIN BABY RANI URMILA DEVI Etc. Packed with Romance, Pathos. Morals. Laughter, Witty Dialogue. Songs. An outstanding Hindustani picture no one can afford77 words
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Miscellaneous61 1937-12-14 6 VVWWWrfWWV-rt AV.V AGAIN THE BEST SHOIT IN TOII N MAJESTIC Opening Tomorrow The Most Romantic Adventure Story of All lime! A GREAT NOVEL. BELOVED FOR YEARS, BECOMES A GREAT PICTURE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR YEARS TO COME priSmbT < > DA y Produced By -David O. Selznick. Maker of Copperfield”61 words
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751 1937-12-14 7 fortifications to be EXTENDED M. Daladier Says, We Must Be Ready” Paris, Dec. 3. 1938 estimates for the Ministry of War approximately £36,000.000 were passed in the C hamber today bv the unanimous vote of the 603 Deputies present in penson or by proxy. Last751 words
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Article201 1937-12-14 7 Gold Syndicate Story London. Dec. 3 An elderly retired business man, whose name was not disclosed, stated at the Mansion House yesterday that he had lost his life’s savings in a West African gold syndicate He was giving evidence against three men accused of conspiring to201 words
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Article, Illustration97 1937-12-14 7 Partnership To Go On New York. The 14-year bridge” romance between Mr. Ely Culbertson, the American bridge expert, and his wife Josephine has ended, according to Mr. Culbertson. In a statement issued by his attorneys Mr. Culbertson says that his wife intends to seek a97 words
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102 1937-12-14 7 Denounces Purge Paris, Dec. 4 A dramatic letter denouncing the Stalin purge” in Russia is reported m the Pans Press tonjght to have been received in Paris by the League for the Rights of Man from a former Russian diplomat. The writer is stated to102 words
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Article74 1937-12-14 7 Mr. Winston Churchill’s solicitors. Nicholl Manisty and Co have issued a writ for alleged libel against Messrs Heinemann, the publ shers, and Mr. Geoffrey Denn s, the author. The matter arises from a passage in Mr Dennis’s book. Coronation Commentary Recently a libel action brought by the74 words
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245 1937-12-14 7 Salesmen Called Back: W ork Held Up BIC, BUSINESS in America has begun a fresh and relentless campaign tn bring down President Roosevelt. This is the newest phase of the war it hais been waging against the President—a war which brought slump245 words
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Article478 1937-12-14 7 Air. Lloyd George On Menace To World LEAGUE -STRICKEN WITH PALSY” A warning that liberty, democracy and nternational rights throughout the world were menaced by the alliance of Germany Italy and Japan was given by Mr. Lloyd George recently. Addressing a meeting of the Council of Action478 words
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Article306 1937-12-14 7 £8.000,000 Grant To Parents’ Union MARRIAGE LOANS AND TAX REMISSIONS Rome. Signor Mussolini has tabled in the Chamber of Deputies a bill which embodies recent decrees calculated to encourage a higher birth-rate. The bill is the outcome of a resolution passed by the Fascist Grand Council306 words
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Article156 1937-12-14 7 Closer Than Ever Cape Town, Dec 3 Gen Smuts. Minister of Justice, yesterday addressed 500 delegates to the Congress of the United party at Bloemfontein He referred at length to the Government’s achievements, and said he had complete confidence in next year s General156 words
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Advertisement556 1937-12-14 7 Office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phene 1477 1478 with extensions. Tel egr i: Gazette Penang. Unaapore Ittce Cecil Street, Singapaae. Phoae 8471. Tel Tinea Singapo.e. «..h Lampur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 36L». office Brewster Read. Phone 268. bsedae Office 48, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Centra) 3688556 words
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Advertisement271 1937-12-14 7 MONEY INVESTED IN IA LIFE POLIEY I CANNOT DEPRECIATE THE I GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CQ„ LTD. I HEAD OFFICE-SINGAPORE m Rirter I i J| Help Kidneys Clean Out Poisonous'At ids Your Kidneys have nine million tiny tubes or filters which are endangered by cheap, irritating drugs or neglect. Unknown271 words
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Article719 1937-12-14 8 WE have become so inured to indolence and pillage that the news of the Yangtse attack on U.S. and British gunboats and merchantmen is robbed of some of its startling qualities. The usual protests and apology farce will doubtless be gone through, and we shall sit719 words
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281 1937-12-14 8 Lorry Overttired On Way To Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 18. Huddled dot»e together land shiver, ing from dampness which went through their thin cotton clothes, 19 men of the Royal Engineers, Pulau Brani, waited several hours on Saturday night on the road281 words
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Article88 1937-12-14 8 His Excellency he Governor, £sir Shenton Thom is, and Lady Thomas who came to Penang cn Friday, following a three-day stay at Alor Star, returned to Singapore iast evening by the s.s. Kedah. They were accompanied by their personal staff, Mr. H. D. Humphrey. Priva'e Secretary, and88 words
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Article551 1937-12-14 8 Fear of thunderstorms A Doctor gives advice On how to overcome it DURING the last few weeks I have met four people, residents of Malaya, who declare, with every appearance of terror, that they dread the thunderstorms which break over us from time to time, and that,551 words
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Article233 1937-12-14 8 Sum Of $5,645 Collected For China Relief Fund According to the statement of receipts for the China Red Cross Charity Night organised by the Penang Chinese Ladies on December 4. 85,645 were collected In all. 83,780 worth of tickets were sold, and auction of g'cods realised233 words
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Article152 1937-12-14 8 MUNICIPAL HEALTH REPORT The health statement issued by the Penang Municipal Health Officer for the month of November shows an increase in the birth and death rates but a decrease in infant mortality. The birth rate was 14 per thousand, compared with 37.49 in the previous152 words
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Article151 1937-12-14 8 Motion Of Censure Dropped In the Commons Mr. C. R Attlee made a personal statement regarding the. v of censure. He said on the basis ot imuc* l rate newspaper reports a motion had placed on the Order Paper attacking honour and charging him with be151 words
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Advertisement17 1937-12-14 8 BefitnyouAoy DEL My jt gents for Malaya Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG. Singapore, Ipoh k Kuala Lumpur.17 words
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1596 1937-12-14 9 P anay Sinking: Genuine Apology Needed This Time i. Reuter. Washington, Dec. 13.—President Roosevelt's message and the Government's demands were transmitted to the Japanese Ambassador by Mr. Cordell Hull who told turn that the President "was deeply shocked and concerned by the newsi. Reuter. - 1,596 words
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191 1937-12-14 9 COMMITTEE TO GO INTO MATTER? At today's meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners Mr. Corrie Grumitt, having given due notice, will move the following resolution: That a Committee of five Commissioners. consisting of the President and 4 others, be appointed for the purpose of investigating the191 words
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Article357 1937-12-14 9 .Reuter. Outrage, Apology, Outrage The Times draws a distinction between the firing on the; British gunboats and the sinking of the Panay, though both were wanton outrages As regards the former, The Times thinks it might be pleaded that Col. Hashimoto lost touch with headquarters in the rapid.Reuter. - 357 words
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Article281 1937-12-14 9 Entries Closing On Thursday LIKELY TO EXCEED 200 (By Tic-Tac) THE Skye meeting on Friday and Saturday at Taiping (the entries for which will be found elsewhere) will bring the 1937 racing season to a close but barely 10 days later the 1938 season will be ushered in281 words
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Article69 1937-12-14 9 Mr R. Nutt arrived this morning from Telok Anson by the s.s. Krian.’ The motorship Alsia” is expected to arrive here this afternoon at four o’clock from Bangkok, Singapore and Port Swettenham, homeward bound with the following Straits passengers: Mrs E. G-ible Mrs. G Gingrich, Miss M.69 words
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Advertisement211 1937-12-14 9 NAHAR CO. AL WAYS AT SPORTS SERVICE SPORTS ®>" GOODS X OF ALL VARIETIES NAHAR COMPANY (OPPOSITE ESPLANADE) Branches kuala Lumpur Light Street Telephone PENANG 1505 r E. O. HOTEL, PENANG TOMORROW, 15th DECEMBER DINNER DANCE XMAS NEW YEAR PROGRAMME. j}XMAS EVE SPECIAL DINNER Friday, 240» December DANCE DINNER W211 words
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1412 1937-12-14 10 Sentence Fully Warranted, Declares Court (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 11. The appeal of Charles Arthur Ross, a ?enang European mercantile assistant, from i sentence imposed on hirn at the Singapore Assizes of six months simple imprisonment and three years’ disqualification from holding a driving1,412 words
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Article98 1937-12-14 10 During the week ending Dec. 4. 1937. exports from Malaya ports amounted tu 45.683 cases, of which: 38.076 (83 per cent) cases were to the United Kingdom. 1,70. (4 per cent) cases to the Continent ot Eulope, 2,827 <6 per cent) cases to Canada and 3.07598 words
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Article41 1937-12-14 10 Rubber returns for the month of November. lbs. Alor Gajah 16,800 Australasia 23.800 Ayer Panas 78,000 Bukit Kubu 13.500 Glenealy 52.400 Jalan Kebun 14,700 Kluang 38.174 Pajam 163.000 Port Swettenham 10,900 Tambalak 17,500 Teluk Anson 59,363 Ulu Bcnut 32,60041 words
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Article40 1937-12-14 10 As from Wednesday, Dec. 15. resurfacing of Western Road between Gottlieb Road and Macalister Road will be in progress. Motorists visiting the Waterfall Gardens are advised by the Municipal Engineer to use Ayer Rajah Road to avoid inconvenience.40 words
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Article204 1937-12-14 10 One of the first occasions on which wireless was used to bring help to a ship in distress was in 1913, when, thanks to SOS calls, 521 of the passengers and crew were rescued from the British steamer Volturno. which was destroyed by fire in mid-Atlantic. Listeners204 words
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Advertisement80 1937-12-14 10 j? IF I I It’s the richest milk that makes the most nourishing chocolate h’s the quality the rich, creamy qualityof the milk, as well as the generous quantity, that counts in Cadburys Milk Chocolate. Imo every lb. block go glasses of fresh, fullcream dairy milk super milk that is80 words
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Advertisement283 1937-12-14 10 E POPPY DAY BOXING (CHARITY) CONTEST TO BE HELD AT THE GRAND AMUSEMENT PARK ALOR STAR KEDAH 9 P.M. SHARP ON THE NIGHT OF Sunday, 19th December 1937 IN AID OF THE KEDAH POPPY-DAY FUND UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF THE HON’BLE Mr. J. D. HALL, m.c.s., (THE BRITISH ADVISER283 words
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Article, Illustration264 1937-12-14 11 THE ROYAL COMMAND PERFORMANCE OPENING SCENE The scene at the Palladium, photographed by ordinary’ stag-e lighting as Berkely Square" from the Palladium show appeared on the stage before the K’ng and Queen at the Variety charity performance in aid of the sick, old and needy.264 words
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Article384 1937-12-14 12 The conditions created in China by the present conflict have been responsible for the departure from Swatow of an American family’ who had become, as a resident puts it, almost an institution in that port, says the South China Morning Post. Captain G. St. M. Stocker,384 words
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1421 1937-12-14 12 Tests Under Shipboard Conditions A full account of the fire tests carried out on board the U.S. steamer Nantasket was given by Mr. G. G. Sharp in a paper Fire Control for Passenger Vessels.” which he read at the meeting of the1,421 words
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Article217 1937-12-14 12 Latest Time» Of Posting AIR MAIL A mail for Kuala Lumpur and Sing ux by Malayan Internal Air Service will XX at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Amsterdam' and K.L.M. Service will close at 7 am tomorrow. *Correspondence fully pr r for transmission by K.L.M.217 words
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Article162 1937-12-14 12 By arrangement with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Christaae and New Year Foreign Greeting. o Telegrams to all places (except Russia' witt which the Daily Letter Telegram Servic* is in operation, will be accepted at any Telegraph Office in the Straits Setthm and Federated Malay States durinsr162 words
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Advertisement12 1937-12-14 12 .■■■Com* h> and hear the New Robinson Piano Co. (s.s.) Ltd- PeiM12 words
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Miscellaneous1752 1937-12-14 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. BERLIN i MELBOURNE IHK 15.20 Me/» 19-1 a- VK 2ME 9.59 Mrs (31.2 m.) 9.54 Me/. 11« TOD AY f»*,. on the following wavclnngtln: DAE. 17-76 Mr s 16-89 pin DJQ 15.28 Me 4.20 Opening announcement. 5.20 With TRANSMISSION s D-IA 9.56 Me/® 31.18 m.1,752 words
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Miscellaneous292 1937-12-14 12 PENANG—ZHJ ZHJ 6.08 Mes (49.3 m.) TODAY P* 111 ut 7.00 Signal and programme. 7.05 Light music. 7.35 Share report. 7.40 Weekly sports talk by Mr. M. Saravanamuttu. £.OO Forum Theatre Orchestra. (B. B. C. iebroadcast). 8.15 Birthday of H. M. King George VI. Salute of Guns at the Tower292 words
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Article940 1937-12-14 13 M.V. *SI LVERGUAVA’ arrives today from Pacific coast via Singapore, sailing same day for Rangoon and Calcutta. M.S. ALSIA’ arrives this morning 8.00 a.m. from Bangkok via Singapore and Port Swettenham. sailing today for Colombo, Aden, Suez. Port Said, La Goulette, Sfax, Genoa, Marseilles. London.940 words
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Article65 1937-12-14 13 A new shipping company called the Compania Cubana de Servicios Maritimes, has been founded in Havana with Cuban and United States capital of 500,000 pesos to carry on a regular service between Havana and Key West. The ships of the company will be chiefly concerned in carrying65 words
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Article145 1937-12-14 13 Qantas Empire Airways’ Offer The Imperial Airways Ltd., Singapore inform us that in order to meet the more extensive needs of passengers making air journeys of several days’ duration, it has been decided to increase the free allowance of baggage to 45 lbs. for passengers travelling145 words
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Advertisement587 1937-12-14 13 blue funnel line LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave» Doe lln conjunction with Glen Shire Line) Penang London HAS Ldon, R’dam, H’burg, Hull Swansea Dec. 16 Jan. 12 E xj (.DON Mars., Ldon, R’dam, Glasgow. Dec. 24 Jan 19 U \OGLE L don. R’dam, H’burg, Antwerp and Dec. 31 Jan. 31587 words
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Advertisement582 1937-12-14 13 P A O BRITISH d |NDIA ilncorporated in England.) SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. CORFtr SAILING THURSDAY, 16th DECEMBER Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port R wet tert am, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. S/S "MATA582 words
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Advertisement264 1937-12-14 13 i Incorporated in Denmark.) PASSENGER and FREIGHT SERVICE TO MARSEILLES, LONDON (Passengers only) ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, AARHUS COPENHAGEN. Leaving Penang m.s. ALSIA” x Tuesday D^ g 14 m.s. "BORINGIA” xx Friday Jan. 7 m.s. "FIONIA” xx Friday Jan. ms. LALANDIA” Friday Feb. 18 m s JUTLANDIA” Friday Mar. 11 m.s. MEONIA”264 words
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Article680 1937-12-14 14 Much Activity At Racecourse (From Gui Own Correspondent.) Taiping, Dec. 13. .Vhen the curtain rises on Friday, December 17, on tne Tatping lurf C.ubs long looked lor two-nay oxye meeting it could be confidently expected that the Committee’s policy in changing- the date to one midway between680 words
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838 1937-12-14 14 Week-End Matches Against Selangor Singapore E. B. DAVID' REPLACES PESTANA The Penang State hockey team will be travelling down to Kuala Lumpur this week-end to play Selangor and Singapore on Saturday and Sunday. Alter a trial on the Esplanade yesterday the team was selected.838 words
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Article88 1937-12-14 14 Tourists Need 81 Runs To Win With 6 Kkts. In Hand Bombay. Dec. 13. All-India were dismissed today for 208 .n their second innings. Mankad, the 22-year-old newcomer, scored 88. Gover ook Ive wickets for 88 runs, and Wellard Jour for 61. At the close of88 words
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Article65 1937-12-14 14 r.Reuter. Amr Bey Wins For Third Time London, Dec. 13. At the Bath Club, London, F. D. Amr Bey, of Egypt, won the Amateur Squash Racquets Championship for the third time, consecutively, by defeating, in the final, Dr. J. F. Stokes &—3, 94, 92. Amr Bey had ar.Reuter. - 65 words
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Article27 1937-12-14 14 .Reuter. New York. Dec. 14.- Schmeling beat Harry Thomas at Chicago by a technica knock out in the eighth round of a ten rounds contest.Reuter..Reuter. - 27 words
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Article232 1937-12-14 14 PERAK’S TEAM TO MEET PENANG (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 14. Perak s team io meet Penang in the northern section of the Malaya Cup rugger competition at ipoh on Saturday has been chosen as follows: Murray; Slade, Fyte. Hart, McQuitty: Dean, Mansell-Edwards; Lewis. Barnes, Baker.232 words
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Article93 1937-12-14 14 Mr. J. M. Auld Injured Mr. J. M. Auld, the Perak rugger player. whilst travelling to Kuala Lumpur writh Mr. J. B. Reid in a M. G. sports car. met with an accident near Tanjong Malim. As a result Mr. Auld has been admitted93 words
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Article308 1937-12-14 14 ATHLETICS Should in Several Empire Titles The team for the Fourth Empire Games at Sydney (Feb. 5 to 12) have left in the s.s. Ormonde. The English team numbers 75, including seven officials. There are 15 men athletes (under the captaincy of K S. Duncan) and nine308 words
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80 1937-12-14 14 A Penang women’s hockey team will be visiting Ipoh on Saturday to play the Ipoh Y.W.C.A. The team, which will have a practice against "The Rest” tomorrow at the Francis Light School ground, is as follows; Mrs. C. P. Purcell; Mrs. C. O. Lim.80 words
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Advertisement169 1937-12-14 14 How to Cure PILES Simple Application Stops Pain and Bleeding. Piles Heal Completely. I ntjl Dr. Van Vleck’e startling discovery of his Absorptive Pile Plasma, the surgeon h knife was the only cure for bad piles. But the amazing healing effect of Dr. Van Vleck s Absorptive Pile Plasma, ni169 words
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Advertisement599 1937-12-14 14 BEACH STREET AUCTION ROOMS NOTICE OF SALE OF IMPORTANT TOWN PROPERTIES BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE The undersigned will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION On 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd December. 1937. No. 228, Beach Street, Penang, the following properties ON MONDAY, 20th DECEMBER, at 11.30 a. m 1. All those two599 words
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1916 1937-12-14 15 HEARTENING DAY FOR SELECTORS AT COSFORTH Gosforth, Dec. 4. ONCE more we had really writehed conditio»»» for the first of the English Rugby trial matches, and once more the players have triumphed over these conditions to provide us with a capital game. All1,916 words
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Article, Illustration138 1937-12-14 15 No Road Temperament Charles J. W. Smirke, the jockey, of Westhall-avenue, Epsom, surrendered his motor driving licence for life at Acton last week because according to his counsel, he realised he had not the temperament for a driver.” Smirke was fined £lO, ordered to pay138 words
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Article423 1937-12-14 15 Sunderland’s Poor Display REVIEW OF SATURDAY’S HOME SOCCER (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 12. Two goals by Beattie enabled Portsmouth to score their first away victory of the season. Sunderland gave a very poor display. The spectators cheered the Southerners. There was no score423 words
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Advertisement281 1937-12-14 15 See the name on the nameplate before you buy j I L. PROOF No. 1 GREATER PROTECT-ABILITYFrigidaire keeps food safer, fresher, longer I Safety-Zone Cold in every part of food compartment at all timesproved by Food-Safety Indicator with which each DRS model is equipped. Adjustable Safety-Zone temperatures for any protection281 words
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Miscellaneous24 1937-12-14 15 POP—A Sure Sign J* MILLAR WAIT <V A i KNOW <JT I jffe 'I J* AbSmßf y I 1 1 tL jggL I— J-V—rf24 words
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Article118 1937-12-14 16 TIN:- PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot) No market £195.15. 0 LONDON—(3 months) No market £195- <>• 0 SINGAPORE $98.25 $95.00 BUSINESS DONE FENANG $98.25 $94.00 BUSINESS DONE Buyers no seller» Buyers no sellers COPRA—(Sundried) 5.00 4-W BLACK PEPPER 9.00 00 RUBBER:LONDON 7 d 7 d NEW YORK 15,' n c(G) 15£c(G)118 words
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Article354 1937-12-14 16 Share of zi aenemlnatron umen otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or al] Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 4 Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 112 Com Union Aasce. (Units) w Prudential Assce. A” 34 Royal A«ce. share 10s pd.) 8 J Great Western Rly Ordy Canadian Pacific (£25) 8 <354 words
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Article118 1937-12-14 16 LondcMi on Previously Today TPahs 117 564 147 9|64 Nev York 4.991 4.99 ***** Montreal 4.99 a 4.99 1164 Brussels 29.40? 29.38£ «Geneva 21.60? 21.60 J Auud e rdan 8.98?,; 8.98 Milan 95 c sellers 95 Berlin 12.40 12.39 Stockholm 19.40 19.40 «Cnpenhageo 22.40 22.40 19.90 19.90 26£118 words
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Article67 1937-12-14 16 KENNEDY CO. <ITN Buyers Sellers Ampit s i° 56 Ayer Hitam 26 9 27 i 9 Batu Selangor 1.55 I.62£ex Hong Fatt 1.121 1.15 Kampong Lan jut 23 6 24 3 Larut 11 1 9 12 1 3 Rantau Pref. 1.471 1.55 Rantau Ordy. 1.471 1.55 Raub Gold 3.521 3.57£ex67 words
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Article126 1937-12-14 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.60 1.65 Hong Fatt 1.121 1.171 Kuchai 1.55 1.60 Pu teh 1 30 1.35 Rahman Hyd. 1.35 1.40 Rantau Pref. 1.50 1.55 Kantau Pref. 1.50 1.55 Taiping Gons. 1.70 1.77 J Talam 1-45 1.50 Bangrin 23 6 24 6 Burma Malay 25126 words
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Article191 1937-12-14 16 UNEXPLAINED WEAKNESS New York, Dec. 13The weakness of the market cannot logically be ascribed to any one cause, but the fact is that the technical strength of recent days is not in evidence. We suggest watching tomorrow’s action for a better clue to the next near-term move before191 words
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Article24 1937-12-14 16 TIN Singapore $95.00 Per pkl. Penang $94.00 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 24 s(Bc Per lb. Penang Spot 24 58c Per lb.24 words
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Article194 1937-12-14 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.45 1.52 J Ayer Panas 1.42£ 1.50 Bassetts .57£ .62 J Batu Lintang 1.57£ 1.12£ Eedfords 1.10 1.15 Bentas 1.15 1.20 Brogas .85 .87£c Mentakabs -45 .47£ Malaka Pindas 1.35 1.42£c Nyalas -97£ 1.02£ Pa jams 1.97£ 2.07JC Sungei Tukangs 1.12£ 1.17£ Ulu Benats194 words
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Article141 1937-12-14 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Ampats 5 0 5 6 B. Selangors 1.60 1.65 Heng Fatts 1.14 1.16 Jelebus .70 .73 K. Lanjuts 23 9 24|3 Kraniats 12 4£ 12 10£ K. Kampars 14 6 15*0 Kuchais 1.57£ 1.62 A Laruts 11 6 11'9 Pungahs 22 0 22 6 Putehs141 words
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Article127 1937-12-14 16 London. Dec. 13. RUBBER Easy. London 7A buyers 7, 7 rf sellers Jan./Mar. 72 buyers 7£ sellers April/June 7£ buyers 7£ sellers July/Sept. 7?« buyers 7U sellers NEW YORK 15.33 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 34.326 tons Liverpool 20.91 S tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam (Dec.) £14.10.127 words
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Article68 1937-12-14 16 (From Our Own Correspondent! Batu Gajah. Monday. The much-decomposed body of a fullydressed male Chinese, who has not been identified,, was found floating in a mine pool at Tronoh yesterday, and was sent for the usual post mortem examination to the Batu Gajah district hospital.68 words
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Article67 1937-12-14 16 Reuter. A Precautionary Marking Down The latest Far Eastern developments led to a pi ecautionary lowering of values in some sections, but actual busness vzas confined to a little Continental support of various inter-Bourse favourites, notably Royal Dutch a few Kaffirs and diamonds Otherwise markets were quiet. BaseReuter. - 67 words
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Article55 1937-12-14 16 Mr. Eden was asked if he had information as to the German Ambassador in China offering his services as mediator between the Chinese and Japanese Governments. He replied: "No. Sir. I understand from the German and Japanese* Governments that the German Ambassador has not been charged with a55 words
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Article26 1937-12-14 16 Pattani Tin Final dividend of s<; less tax on account oT the year ended June 30 1937, payable to shareholders registered on December 21.26 words
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Advertisement12 1937-12-14 16 I II PINANG gazette O/ DICTIONARY” COUPON Kame Address :T., 14] 12)3712 words
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Advertisement148 1937-12-14 16 BANKS A NEW SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuabiea, Important documents, records, etc., etc., are available at OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. Nos. 28 30, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The following are the important features of this service: SECURITY—PRIVACY ACCESSIBILITY—SECRECY MODERATE FEES. Complete details obtainable upon148 words
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Advertisement530 1937-12-14 16 THE MERCANTILE BaNw OF INDIA, LTD K (Incorporated in Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund and Rest Capital Paid Up £l -247 au P board of oiEEcroß» Right Hon. Lord etto oT^ aIU Sir Charles Alexander Innes, K Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., 1 K P. R. Chalmers, Eaq.’ Sir C.530 words
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