Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 December 1937
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1937-12-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE last edition ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAIRY. 306. Vol. XCV. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1937. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article524 1937-12-29 1 Matsu?s Latest Threat Contains Hint Of A Desire For Peace .Reuter. Japan Would Like Chinese T o Reconsider -NO TERRITORIAL AMBITIONS SACRIFICE ONLY FOR PEACE” Shanghai, Dec. 29A renewed threat to continue the Japanese advance to Hankow and Chungking if the National Government does not.Reuter. - 524 words
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Article155 1937-12-29 1 sympathy with Municipal services. Reuter. Public Services 'Down Tools” Pins, Dec. 28. A general strike of all public services in Paris, decided upon this evening, will start tomorrow. n>e decision was taken by a joint comon’tte of public service workers’ unions. Hie strike is being called as asympathy with Municipal services. Reuter. - 155 words
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512 1937-12-29 1 But Administration May Be Compelled To Apply Brake By courtesy of Messrs. 8. E. Levy and Co., Singapore. New York, Dec. 28.—Recent political developments, aided by the latest evidence of the extent of the business decline as furnished by the General Motors’ announcement, combinedBy courtesy of Messrs. 8. E. Levy and Co., Singapore. - 512 words
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Article194 1937-12-29 1 Reuter. But Only On Paper Although nothing authoritative can be learned at present with regard to the British Government’s attitude towards the new Irish Free State Constitution which will be ceremoniously inaugurated today, it is understood that no drastic change in the existing state of imperialReuter. - 194 words
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Article117 1937-12-29 1 British Wireless Boom In Naval Construction Shipbuilding has experienced a good year on Clydeside which starts 1938 with 500,000 tons of merchant shipping on order as well as naval work to the value of £50.000,000. For shipbuilding generally 1937 was made notable by the fact that a greater numberBritish Wireless - 117 words
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Article164 1937-12-29 1 Reuter. Facts Must Be Faced!” Washington, Dec. 28. In the course of a press conference, the President said he had wr.tten to the chairman of the Appropriations Committee that in consequence of the general international picture he mig.>* ask for more warships than outlined in \heReuter. - 164 words
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Article138 1937-12-29 1 Reuter. Wool Rug From New Zealand Premier Auckland. Dec. 28. A fine rug of NewZealand wool, a present from Mr. M. Savage, Prime Minister, to President Roosevelt will be part of the first cargo to be carried by air from New Zealand to the UnitedReuter. - 138 words
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Advertisement13 1937-12-29 1 I H. TOKISATSU artistic PHOTOGRAPHERS |Mo. &>-70, Biahop Street, PENANG. Telephone No. 772.13 words
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Advertisement81 1937-12-29 1 I SPECIAL AIR MAIL PHOTOS ARRIVING Twice A Week Now On View At Our SHOW WINDOWS 10 cts. per copy. ii -e t iHFstx -gk. J 1 our BACON makes better Breakfasts because it is the freshest Bacon of the best quality and flavour, purchased from reliable sources of supply.81 words
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291 1937-12-29 2 New Method Wipes Out Two Great Dangers London :A floating mattress of balloons, covering London and adjoining lines of approach, rather than a ring of balloons, is the new application of the balloon barrage against enemy bombers. The old technique of hanging291 words
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Article210 1937-12-29 2 Accused For Assizes Song Chian Keat. a middle-aged Chinese, who is alleged to have been responsible for the murder of an unknown Chinese on board the s.s. Kedah. miles away from Penang on September 27 this year, was committed for trial at the January assizes, by210 words
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Article317 1937-12-29 2 The following donations in conjunction with Christmas at the Penang Convent have been acknowledged: Previously acknowledged $678.00. Michael Mary $10.00; Mr. D. Scott $2.00; Mr S. L. Stocks S3.CO; Mr. I. P. MacFarlane 2.00; Mr. A. J. L. Donaldson $2.00; Mr. R. A. Green $3.00; Mr.317 words
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Article237 1937-12-29 2 Following are contributions received up-io-date towards the China Distress Relief Fund: Previously acknowledged Straits $407,886.27. Chinese Recreation Club $1,559.64; Messrs. Sing Co., Staff $6.82; Hocklen Photographer Mr. Teh Pai Lian $25.25; Messrs. Sin Huat Hin $3.00: Messrs. Joo Seang Staff $25.25; Messrs. Sin Nam Bee Thye237 words
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Article136 1937-12-29 2 Convicted Man Offers To Work It Off Employers of goldsmiths have to be protected.” remarked Mr. Lim Cheng Ean. ihe additional magistrate, Penang, yesterday, when he convicted a Chinese, Chen Gin Cheong, and sentenced him to three months’ rigorous imprisonment for having committed criminal breach of136 words
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Article226 1937-12-29 2 Decrees In Both Cases Sir Boyd Merriman, President of the Divorce Division, granted decrees nisi in suits in which a major was respondent and co-respondent. Mrs. Muriel Parkin, of Heckfield Hampshire, was granted a decree because of the adultery of her husband. Maj. George Montague226 words
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Article13 1937-12-29 2 The Penang Library will be closed on Saturday, a Public Holiday.13 words
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223 1937-12-29 2 Roedean Teacher In Flames Brighton: Miss Gertrude Margery Cun ningham 40, a visiting mistress of music at Roedean Girls’ School, Brighton, was burned to death at her home in Beacons-field-villas. Brighton. It is believed that her clothing was set on fire by an electric223 words
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Article68 1937-12-29 2 Strrngthening Defence London. More than ordinary interest attaches to the move of the 4th Anti-Aircraft Brigade to Egypt next month. The Brigade consists of three batteries and a light battery. It is accompanied by an anti-aircraft «searchlights) Company, R.E. In view of the increased importance of68 words
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Article97 1937-12-29 2 VOTED ANTI-STALIN Moscoic: Final returns for the Soviet Union's first Parliamentary elections show that 91.113,000 > out* of 91f .000.138 electors went to the poTs, and only 1,332,000 voted against tie Communist Party candidates. The votes against were made by the electors crossing out the names on tie97 words
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Article162 1937-12-29 2 Will Catch Up With U.S. Berlin, Friday. Six newly completed sections of the German speed road system in different parts of the Reich were opened to traffic last week. A total length of 1.200 miles a quarter of the whole scheme is now ready. To162 words
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Article106 1937-12-29 2 A mobile R.A.F. recruiting office, the first of its kind, was inspected by Lord Swinton, Air Minister, in Somerset Housesquare, Strand. The van will shorUy tour the midlands, and afterwards the more remote districts of Northern England and Scotland. It will make known the opportunities in the106 words
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Article40 1937-12-29 2 C. A. Maltby, a European, was fined $2 by Mr. Lim Cheng Ean, the additional magistrate, Penang, yesterday for driving his motor car without lights on November 21 along Northam Road. He pleaded guilty to the charge.40 words
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Article41 1937-12-29 2 .—Reuter. Shanghai, Dec. 28: The U.S. gunboat Oahu, which is taking over the Yangtse duties of the Panay. left for Hohsien this morning, carrying American officials who will reopen the U.S. Embassy in Nanking if conditions permit.Reuter..—Reuter. - 41 words
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Advertisement247 1937-12-29 2 BRITAIN’S FINEST FRUITS CANNED BY BRITAIN’S LEADING FRUtT WsSOU can ners W"*‘ r WtWW’; 4 includes I STR AWBERRip, J RASPBERf» lE < BLA C K C UR RAN G 4 golden plums greengages a damsons »c. With 9. lock of Chivers Canned fruits in your larder you are able247 words
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Article289 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. Alleged 'rhrower Arrested Shanghai. Dec. 28: A hand grenade thrown this morning from Chekiang L-ad Bridge within the British defence tor of the International Settlement at. a Upanese army launch moving down Soo- how Creek. Ihe Settlement Police have arrested the Jleged Chinese male culprit. Yesterday. Reuter. - 289 words
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Article69 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. Marines On ong Nam Island Hong Kong. Dec. 28: A message from l ao states that the people were k«n< d early in the morning by heavy l'i\ tin miles southwest of the city of Wong Nam Island. Seven shots r shelling the Japanese landedReuter. - 69 words
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139 1937-12-29 3 .Reuter. American Pilots To Fight For China AMBITIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMME Shanghai, Dec. 28: Including ten Great War majors, 90 American pilots, forming the second hatch of volunteers for service with the Chinese Air Force, are en route to Hankow, according to the.Reuter. - 139 words
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Article148 1937-12-29 3 British Wireless. Gramophone Company Premises Destroyed London, Dec. 28: For the first time in the history of London, the Fire Brigade was defeated and the reserved for service in air raid precaution measures was set up in the middle of Oxford Street last evening toBritish Wireless. - 148 words
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Article132 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. Was Appointed Bv Italians Cairo, Dec. 28: The blind Abuna Abraham, whom Italian authorities appointed Archbishop and Patriarch of the Coptic Church in Abyssinia in place of Abuna Kyrillos has been excommunicated by the Coptic Holy Synod here. The Synod, presided over by Patriarch Yoannes XIX.Reuter. - 132 words
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Article294 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. Chinese Blow Up Bridges Shanghai. Dec. 28: The fall of Tsinan, which Japanese troops triumphantly entered today, enables Japanese forces to advance to Hsuchowfu from north and south along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway. A junction of the two columns would cut off the escape of Chinese forcesReuter. - 294 words
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Article116 1937-12-29 3 -Reuter. Secret Slaughter Of Beasts Frankfort-On-Main, Dec. 28: A number of Jews have been arrested as a result of the unearthing by the German Criminal Police of a large illegal trade in kosher meat which has flourished between Berlin and Frankfort-On-Main since 1935. It is stated-Reuter. - 116 words
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Article71 1937-12-29 3 British Wireless. London, Dec. 28: A party of 70 undergraduates irom six South African universities arrived in London yesterday on a six weeks visit to England and the Continent. The tour of the Continent will begin on January 2 and will include visits to France. Germany.British Wireless. - 71 words
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237 1937-12-29 3 TIMES” ON PUPPET REGIMES Reuter. London. Dec. 28: It would be idle to examine in detail the mass of evidence adduced by Japan to prove that what looked like wanton malice was really only gross recklessness or incompetence, says The Times, referring to theReuter. - 237 words
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Article, Illustration150 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. Nationalist Leader Sees Carol Bucharest, Dec. 28: Following an audience with the King this afternoon. M. Tatarescu, the Rumanian Premier, announced that his government had resigned despite his majority in the Senate because he has not a sufficient majority in the Chamber. Rumania is now– Reuter. - 150 words
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Article101 1937-12-29 3 Reuter. No Slump” Says U.S. Official Washington, Dec. 28: Monopolists who have priced themselves into slump" were assailed by the Assistant Attorney-General, Mr. Jackson in a radio speech. He declared there was no fear for the immediate future and that we are not running into a major depressionReuter. - 101 words
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Advertisement211 1937-12-29 3 I COULDN’T SLEEP FOR STOMACH TROUBLE x >u iiAve UiHk ultv II) sleeping, tl)6 ,<n-r of M)S. A B Will help you. j< Ma-s this l.ulv did not know what a M twglit’s rest was Night after night «ton I> Il n.iggcrl pitilessly and drove So called remedies proved Nothing211 words
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Advertisement203 1937-12-29 3 SHIRTS MAKE ACCEPTABLE GIFTS AND POPULAR CHOICE OF MOST MEN ALL SIZES IN USUAL ARROW SLEEVE o'l LENGTHS. < THREE POPULAR /U COLOURS. GREY. IVORY. TAX. J price fw'j B_j\ -j $4-50 AM "ARROW” HITT THE NEW '.ARROW'' TAILORED SHIRT WITH THE FUSED SEMI-STTFF COLK.AR WHICH LOOKS STARCHED, YET GIVES203 words
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870 1937-12-29 4 CHINA’S NEW CAPITAL AS TERMINUS GREATER UNITY OF CHINESE ENVISAGED \1 lava is now linked to China’s new capital, Chungking, by air. Ihe Imperial Airways link between Malaya and Hong Kong has existed for somtime and the China National Aviation Corporation, since the870 words
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Article375 1937-12-29 4 Continuation Of Support Urged SPEECH AT HU YEW SEAH S ANNIVERSARY National consciousness is, as you know, vital to the existance of any nation. With the whole of the Chinese people strongly desirous of living an independent national life. 1 can say for certain that China shall375 words
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Article219 1937-12-29 4 Malaya’s Most Complex Problem The damage caused by white ants (termites) to buildings in Malaya continues to be a heavy drain on the Government maintenance votes. A careful record kept in Kuala Lumpur showed that the cost of making good the jamage to buildings directly attributable219 words
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Article728 1937-12-29 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. A. Heywood-Waddington. M.C.S., has been appointed to act as Collector of Estate Duty, Federated Malay States, with effect from Nov. 26. 1937, inclusive.* Mr. J A. Hunter, an officer of Class 18, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to officiate as District Officer, Kinta, with effect from728 words
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Article629 1937-12-29 4 Two Departments Co-operate (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Dec. 29. Discussing the importance of rice production in Malaya and the efforts which are being made by the authorities to increase the production of padi in this country. the new issue of the Malayan Agricultural Journal describes629 words
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Advertisement241 1937-12-29 4 WMm? BRINGS SON}£ XiRK *INSIDE INFORMATION’' l\ BARNACLE BILL Bring» Some Intide Information’’ f M T® arßac e Barnacle Bill rolls up in D* l I Penang, with a full carg,o of Valyl ToFFee I tens’ delicious and wholesom» Palm Toffee in an assortment of flavours that can't be sampled241 words
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2773 1937-12-29 5 Deliberate Attack By Air SURVIVORS MACHINE-GUNNED IN SHIP’S BOAT Mr C M McDonald, The Times Special Correspondent recently in N king, has now reached Shanghai, and in th*- following reproduction from t Time.', a vivid account of the sinking the American gunboat Panay by inese2,773 words
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Advertisement54 1937-12-29 5 VMusic in Ute Clvt j IJ w^ E Ji|aBATENT] A product of BRITISH MALAYAN COFFEE PLANTATIONS Kuala Filah, Nogri Staubilau, FJEL2I SOLE AGENTS HEHIKY WAUGH Co., Ltd. i SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR .’a' 1 THE EVOLUTION OF A PROVED SUCCESS i UNIVERSAL CARS LTD. SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH WEAR.NE BROS.,54 words
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Article167 1937-12-29 6 Uine Acting IU Pyrone Poue r LOVE IS NEWS s-tru-,i tlll Tyrone Power, Don .4 >, nt the Majestic. "Love Is News” is a i tl i,i nesslike entertainment, take speed, about another hen v 2 1 reporter, but it is not nev. speaking. Tyrone167 words
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Article211 1937-12-29 6 Joseph Calleia In Nev Role MAN OF THE PEOPLE With J<,.. t leia, Florence Rice. Thomas Ted Healy. M.G.M p.i tiu -y, Edwin- L. Marin. Drama of a laim/er with hiyh ideals Slam or the Queen's. Joseph Calleia, hitherto polish,.i vi of the screen, appears in211 words
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Article77 1937-12-29 6 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore. Dec. 28 Ambulance men and police donned -v--masks yesterday to rescue four < hi’.-'.' overcome by poisonous fumes in a twarov. the Hock Leong, anchored off the Arabstreet landing. Two of the men were found to be dead and77 words
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Advertisement46 1937-12-29 6 ONG BOON HOE 1, J ALAN DEWA-SUNGEI PAT AN I, Kedah Mail-Bus Service Bus No. K 13n6 Contract of Pinang Gazette” and Sunday Gazette Delivery Service. LEAVING DAILY ARRIVING ARRIVIN<» Butterworth S. Patani Alor > 12.30 1.14 SUNDAY 6.30 8.15 From Butterworth to Alor Star 2| Hour*.46 words
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Miscellaneous775 1937-12-29 6 «VAMMWWWW I SIMM 01 Q U E E N S I 6,00 Last Night Tonight 9,00 A Glorious New Hindustani Talkie A 1 X TDNIICirHI 9*30 Positively The Last Two Shows. Mrss SABrTADEV i in IVIUVIIJ f, TONIGHT 9.30 DR. MADHU RIKA dancing young attorney stands alone against the O.OV775 words
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479 1937-12-29 7 Britain Wants More Babies But The State Bans Marriage To Thousands TY K-l I AIX wants more babies, yet the Government today continues to deny to scores ol thousands of men and women the right to marry. I hat is why political,479 words
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Article, Illustration24 1937-12-29 7 Miss Pearl Osgood, th< American actress, who has married Mr. Walter Greenwood, the author of *Love on the Dole,” at London.24 words
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Article264 1937-12-29 7 NEW HOODED MEN DISCOVERIES Paris, Dec. 17. The Paris police stated today that they had found in the catacombs, in the south of Paris, red and blue chalk marks that correspond with plans seized at the head quarters of the Cagoulards,” the secret society plotting264 words
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Article248 1937-12-29 7 Judge And Husband’s Hotel Visit London. The papers in a case before Mr. Justice Bucknill in the Divorce Court were ordered to be sent to the King’s Proctor. He granted a decree nisi, with costs to Mrs. Shirley Tod, of Bury road Alverstoke, Hampshire, on248 words
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Article214 1937-12-29 7 Canada Must Do Her Part Ottawa. Mr. lan Mackenzie, the Dominion Minister of Defence, in an address to the Canadian Military Institute at Toronto, declared that Great Britain, which had shouldered very great responsibilities during the present period of world unrest, should and must be supported214 words
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Article131 1937-12-29 7 SWEETHEART, 16, DEAD A leather tab on which uw written a vow" to Dracula” was shown in Johannesburg court when Arthur Richard Bagg, 24-year-oM sign writer, was charged with murdering his sweetheart, Patricia Rcsebrook aged 16. On one side of the tab, which was found131 words
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Article559 1937-12-29 7 Diversity Of Nature Of Work (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Dec. 28. The new report of the Public Works Departments of Malaya dontains, besides some excellent illustrations, the following items of interest: Nearly 25 per cent. of the available duty posts are staffed with559 words
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Advertisement470 1937-12-29 7 Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. t*txwapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. lei M Times Singapore. Ipsla Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 366 poh Office Brewster Road. Phone 268. Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Centra) *****609 Tel:470 words
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Advertisement423 1937-12-29 7 POSITIONS VACANT STATE OF PERAK Public Works Department SURVEYORS Surveyors <2) required for duty m Perak. Candidates should possess a sound knowledge of the Level and Theodolite and be able to undertake accurately and efficiently plane surveys of all kinds an<l be able to plot surveys from Field Book Notes.423 words
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Advertisement311 1937-12-29 7 I IF B EVERY WIFE KNEW y y what y y EVERY WIDOW y knows y y EVERY HUSBANb y would be y y INSURED y I I IHH g|M Hi HH I sis W.P.S. PENANG HILL RAILWAY Delightful days will be yours if yoa visit Penang Hill. Excursion tlckeut311 words
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Miscellaneous70 1937-12-29 7 i THE EMPIRE THEATRE, ALOR STAR. (Controlled by Shaw Brothers Phone 77. Alor Star IN AID OF THE KEDAH POPPY DAY FUND on 29th December. 1937. (1 night only) SCREENING After The Thin Man” A M.G.M. Picture presenting their New Hits in FUN. MYSTERY ACTION THRILLS with WILLIAM POWELL MYRNA70 words
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Article555 1937-12-29 8 AFTER a long and inexplicable delay, air raid precautions are now becoming practical politics in Malaya, and world events are such that it is impossible for the general public not to evince more than ordinary interest in what is being done. At least something is being done555 words
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188 1937-12-29 8 Wedding Of Daughter Today A huge gathering attended the prenuptial dinner given by the Hon. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe and Mrs. Sian Ewe last night at their residence, Sunbeam Hall. Light Street, on the occasion of the wedding of their daughter, Miss Khoo Gun188 words
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Article53 1937-12-29 8 Jeremiah-Dragon Mrs. M. C. Dragon, of 30 Kinta Lane. Penang, has issued invitations for the marriage of her eldest daughter, Muriel Marie, to Mr. Joseph Michael Jeremiah, at the Church of the Assumption. Penang. on Wednesday, January 12 at 8 a. m. and afterwards to a reception at53 words
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Article61 1937-12-29 8 CHEAH OH Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Eng Kung for the marriage of thein nephew. Dr. Cheah Cheng Pon. younger son of Madam Cheah Lian Ee to Miss Oh Teng Sie, fourth daughter of the late Mr. Oh Teik Lee and Mrs. Oh Teik Lee at61 words
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Article52 1937-12-29 8 Organised by the Eurasian Community. Penang, a very successful Christmas Tree was held at the Convent yesterday. A very large gathering attended, including adults. Mr. Frank Reutens played the part of Father Christmas, all the children being given toys, balloons, etc. Later the children were served52 words
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Article61 1937-12-29 8 < From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Dec. 28. There may be a shortage of fish in Singapore markets from today and prices are likely to rise as this shortage becomes evident. Chinese fishmongers in the Beach-road and New Bridge-road markets, two of the biggest markets61 words
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Article74 1937-12-29 8 Reuter. Paris, Dec. 28.A sensational story was unfolded by the Cagoulard leader. De I’Oncle, before the examining magistrate. He alleged that Communists had framed a plot to be executed on the night of Nov. 15 to seize the capital w th 83,000 men. to assassinate M..Reuter. - 74 words
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Article41 1937-12-29 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Dec. 28. An extra Imperial plane with mails from Europe essayed today a flight from Don Muang to Hong Kong with two stops, fue’ling in Siamese and in Indo Chinese territory.41 words
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Article574 1937-12-29 8 Diocles Enters the Form Guide Field Some Improbable Starters The Cinema as an Aid to Education confess to experiencing a little jealousy over all this Form Guide business and 1 feel that my readers, ever staunch to their trusted Diodes, will lotik to me for the benefit574 words
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Article176 1937-12-29 8 $50.000 BUILDING NEARING COMPLETION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 28. Begun just over a year ago, Kuala Lumpur’s new half-a-million dollar Central Market is rapidly nearing completion and will be opened in a few weeks. Workmen are still busy on the lightgreen polished176 words
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169 1937-12-29 8 First Civil-Trained Man To Be Engaged (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 28. The first civil-trained instructor engaged by the Kuala Lumpur Flying Club. Mr G. W. Haigh, arrived from England by Blue Funnel liner this morning. The former men in his169 words
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Article237 1937-12-29 8 Japanese Big Haul (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Dec. 28. Two months after bringing a 400 six-inch shells from a wreck said t® be that of the German raider Emden, the Ankyl Maru, a small Japanese fishingvessel, arrived in Singapore again yesterday morning with her hold237 words
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Article27 1937-12-29 8 pnt) I From Our Own Oorrespon 1 Bangkok, l»ec. Mlle. Maryse Hilse aI eW bae'k hoid-up with engine trouble iti to Saigon this morning.27 words
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Advertisement241 1937-12-29 8 o POMMEiKY A S’ ©PEN© M JB3iBk by ClhmffiaE®agffi\® AG E N TS: John Little Co., Ltd., Ka (Incorporated in England! PENANG Singapore, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. THE J NATURALminek AJ WATER I to' I Bottled as it flows from Affnßßß the EFFECT»*! y IN CMES OF I STOMACH LIVER241 words
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Advertisement57 1937-12-29 8 MIXTURE I MILD COOL It has been blended with the same care as has been the tradition of the firm of Marcovitch for these hundred years past, they appear to have produced a blend of tobacco which suits the average pipe smoker. Available Everywhere ir 1 oz. 2 oz 457 words
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Article320 1937-12-29 9 Weights for four race® on the third day, 'Wednesday, January 5 and for two races on the last day, Saturday, January 8, including the Gold Cup race, are published as follows: Handicaps For 4 Races On Third Day Horflfs» Gias® HI. Div. 1.5 1 2320 words
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254 1937-12-29 9 (I'riirn Our Own Correwpondeiit’ Singapore, Dec. 28. Gene Sarazen, the famous golfhr. now 'in Singapore, broadcasting tonight, revealed that he hoped to bring a team of <*ra<*R .American golfers through the Orient in 1940 mentioning Helen Hicks, Sam Sneed and Babe254 words
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2250 1937-12-29 9 EMPLOYERS AND STARTING SALARIES FOR CLERKS MR. A.W. PINNICK ADDRESSES PENANG ROTARIANS An advice to boys leaving school with Cambridge School certificates to'take up a course in commercial training was given by Mr. A, W. Pinnick, Headmaster of the Government; Commercial Day School, in2,250 words
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Article265 1937-12-29 9 Case Not Connected With Park Outrage A home made bomb, stated to be capable of blowing up an ordinary shophouse, was found on a man walking along Penan' Road yesterday. The man was carrying the bomb, concealed in a basket, towards town. Two detectives, Nos. 7265 words
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Advertisement185 1937-12-29 9 HE SUFFERED AGONY IN WET WEATHER Rheumatism Attacked Limbs And Body He had been bothered with rheumatism for years. The pain in wet weatherto use Mis own expression was indescribable.” But all that is gone now— thanks to Kruschen Read this letter: I suffered with rheumatism for years. I -treaded185 words
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Advertisement207 1937-12-29 9 PITMAN'S COLLEGE rOSTAL (OLXSES ia:—SHOBTHANU. BOOKKEEPING. COMMERCIAL <>«RE*~ PONDKNCX, COMME&C*. TYPEWRITING and other commercial Mbjeeta: (HMthfe pop. *■■><« eaa be ama<ed ff nereamuyl. Write for particular» to: PITMAN’S CORRESPONDENCE COTTE— Cntturw BnOdtac, Sta<»pore. i A THING OF BEAUTY IS A PLEASURE FOR EVER I SO, FOR NEW YEAR PRESENTS THAT207 words
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1297 1937-12-29 10 Plan To Check Holding Unit Abuses EXTENDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROSPECTUSES The House of Commons has approved a motion urging many vital reforms of the Companies Act. This covered the need for: More detailed profit statements for holding companies. Extension of responsibility of1,297 words
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Article157 1937-12-29 10 CONFERENCE AT NICE The international allocation of wavelengths on the short w’avebands, the synchronisation of two or more stations on the same frequency, and the compiling of a dictionary of technical and non-technical terms used in broadcasting were among the questions discussed at the half-yearly meeting of the157 words
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Article382 1937-12-29 10 Acquires Control Of Armco It is announced that Richard Thomas and Co., Ltd., steel and tinplate manufacturers, has contracted with the American Rolling Mill Company of Middletown, Ohio, U.S.A-, to purchase from it, as from July 5 next, all the shares issued by Armco. Ltd., its subsidiary382 words
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Article466 1937-12-29 10 Capital Repayment Plan Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Holding Co., Ltd., proposes to reduce its capital from 116,000,000 f. to 58,000.000 f. by the repayment to shareholders of IOOf. per share. The nominal value of the shares will be reduced from 200 f. to IOOf. In consequence of466 words
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Article402 1937-12-29 10 A Series Of Austin Seven Successes Although the Road Trials season is yet young, the Austin Seven team, supported in many instances by separate Aust n en tries, has met with conspicuous success, culminating in the winning of four Trophies and two Premier awards in the402 words
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Advertisement376 1937-12-29 10 The EASIEST way of all to REDUCE Tens of thousands of grateful women «wpk that Marmola Prescription Tablets «genuinely enable you to reduce, safely ana yntlv You can continue to eat wha y hke, at the same tiro® «avowing strenuous exert ise and the very positive danger o« weakening caused376 words
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Advertisement62 1937-12-29 10 How Can You Get 30 h.p. For $1 The energy you get from a 2 oz. block of Cadbury’s Milk Chocolate is equal to 3 h.p. for 10 minutes, so from sl’s worth of chocolate you get 30 h.p. UJttll frTrynWwwMaWWßgy l Ofw 1 CALOREX” HEAT ABSORBING GLASS REDUCES TEMPERATURE62 words
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Article, Illustration177 1937-12-29 11 Mass Matrimony At A Singapore i Cabaret: Ten Chinese Couples Wed fl jR WEDDING FEES ONLY 810 Ten young Chinese couples were married on Sunday last at the Singapore Great World Cabaret, the $lO fee for each going to the China Relief Fund. The Chinese177 words
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Article340 1937-12-29 12 Although there will be a number of special features in the Daventry programmes to mark the going of 1937 and the coming of 1938 4 it will, as usual, be left to Big Ben. Britains’ most popular broadcaster,’ to announce that the New Year has reached340 words
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Article410 1937-12-29 12 Latest Times Of Posting AIR MAILS: A mail for Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by Malayan Internal Air Service will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Medan by K.N.I.L.M. Service will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Australia, New Zealand. Java and Timor410 words
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Article243 1937-12-29 12 121 Mon Station, 20 Month, In 20 months to Oct. number of short-wav( i stations throughout the creased from 121 to 24 waves for national projf formation and propio<i continues. As only 91 wavelengths were a n to short-wave broadcast;» t>, world conference m Madrid nior half243 words
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Article1225 1937-12-29 12 LATEST ADDITION TO P. O. FLEET Many Differences From Previous 44 Straths Introduced on the Bombay and Australian service and Company bv the late Lord Inchcape, ihe passenger liners are proving enormously popular they are the Strathnavel. Strathaird, and Strathnmi' they will be joined bv the Stratheden. and in Marc!1,225 words
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Miscellaneous1846 1937-12-29 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES 8.8. C. BERLIN LYNDHURST I DJB 15.20 Me 9 (19 7 m.) VK3LR 9.58 Mcs (31.3 m rrr v j% < Tun. in on the following wavelengths: TODAY p.m. t tcvmIRBION 2 12 25 German folk song. 12.30 Merry p.m. music i. 20 News in German. 1.351,846 words
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Miscellaneous358 1937-12-29 12 PARIS TPA-2, 15.24 mcs (19.6 m.) TODAY p.m. 6.20 Gramophone records. 7.05 Talk on current French events in Russian. 7.20 .News in English. 7.35 Concert relay. 8.05 Talk on French events. 8.20 Concert relay. 8.50 News in French. Colonial market prices. 9.20 Economic and social talk by M. William Oualid.358 words
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Miscellaneous18 1937-12-29 12 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 10.48 p.m. 3.46 p.m. TOMORROW 10.49 a.m. 5.16 a.m 11.30 p.m. 4.48 p.m18 words
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Article537 1937-12-29 13 S.S. KIDDERPORE’ from Bombay via Colombo. Sails todav for Port Swettenham, Singapore Japan. S.S. MATA HARF from Singapore via ports. Sails Friday. S.S. DAJAK’ arrives today from Tandjong Poera, sailing todav for Belawan Deli ad Tandjong Poera. S.S- ELOUT’ sails today for Lho Scumawe, Sigli,537 words
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Article299 1937-12-29 13 In the House of Commons, Captain Arthur Evans (Cardift, U. i asked the First Lord al the Admiralty whether the charts ot his department suggested that there was an unknown and unchanged danger to ships which passed through the Portland Race in stormy weather; and whether, in view299 words
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Advertisement510 1937-12-29 13 BLUE FUNNEL LINE Vessel». I-ON DON AND NORTH CONTINENT Leave* Doe tJ? function with Gle- Shire Line) Penang London GLENOGLE L don, R dam, H burg, Antwerp and Jan 4 pvh 4. Middlesborough Jan. 4 Feb. 4 I > EI('ALIGN Mars., L’don, R’dam, H’burg Glasgow Jan 7 FeK 2 I’HIl/X510 words
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Advertisement121 1937-12-29 13 UNEPI i TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York SS. PRES. PIERCE Dec. 30 Jan. 26 Feb. 8 S S PRES. VAN BUREN Jan. 13 Feb. 9 Feb. 22 S S PRES. GARFIELD Feb. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 15 A wonderful opportunity to visit Cairo en121 words
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Advertisement738 1937-12-29 13 P4O BRITISbMNDIA (Incorporated In ihgland.) SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN S.S. -CHirRAL” SAILING THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with His Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. G<Aw&rdB from London for China Japan. Shanghai for loading only, outwards only, due Penang 1937 Homewards for Colombo738 words
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1008 1937-12-29 14 Full Programme For Saturday EARLY SELECTIONS BY TIC-TAC B.low will be found the full programme for the second day of the Penang Turf CluH Xmas-New Year Meeting to be run at Pettang on Saturday January 1. together with early selections by Tic-Tac: HORSES—CIass I,—Division1,008 words
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Article213 1937-12-29 14 Ten Due On January 13 The following English griffins ordered by the Selangor Turf Club for their June 1938 meeting are due to arrive at Port Swettenham on January 13 by the a.s. Gienapp”. They are an exceedingly well bred lot as the pedigrees given below213 words
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Article75 1937-12-29 14 Villa Beat Barnsley Following are results of English league soccer matches played yesterday, as cabled by Reuter. ENGLISH LEAGUEDIV. II Aston Villa 3; Barnsley 0. West Ham. 3; Norwich 3. Notts F. 2; Manchester U. 3 DIVISION in (SOUTH) Swindon 1: Queens P.R. 3. Watford 4: Torquay75 words
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Article133 1937-12-29 14 Match With British Champion London: Freddie Miller, sturdy little American boxer, the first reverse-stance” exponent attain world-championship rank, has arrived in England for his second tour here, and if he has kept his form he will make things lively for the best of them. Miller has133 words
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Article298 1937-12-29 14 Esplanade Hockey Playing with only ten men for the best part of the game, some of whom were last minute substitutes, a Penang Sports Club hockey XI was beaten by a team from the H.M.I.S. Investigator by the only goal scored. It was an298 words
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Article445 1937-12-29 14 Decision Booed NAI SOM CHIT BEATS BAXTER Rangoon. Dec. 19: Gunboat Jack (8.13» outpointed Nai Smarn (10.33*) over 12-3 min. rounds last night. The verdict displeased the spectators immensely and was booed” in a manner with which we are all too familiar in Rangoon, states445 words
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Advertisement158 1937-12-29 14 Worlds latest and Greatest Tyre DUNLOP /DUNLOP) 1 j r An amazing advance in that the tread of a tyre con truclion vvinß DUNLOP FORT you UNPRECEDLN I ED x t i_ MILEAGE, aNON90 Tyre has an SKID tre A d that wilt abrasion-resisting outu.t other 1 1 and your158 words
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Article1355 1937-12-29 15 Remarkably Sporting And Keen Contests London, Dec. 17. England and Germany proved to be wonderfully well matched at amateur boxing when the two countries met for the first time at the Royal Albert Hall last night. It was only by seven contests to five that1,355 words
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831 1937-12-29 15 Cricket It is good to hear that two former England captains, Gubby” Allen and R.W.V. Robins, are taking great pains to keep themselves fit this winter in readiness for the visit of the Australians next summer. Allen, England’s captain in Australia on the831 words
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Article, Illustration23 1937-12-29 15 OVEfI THE STICKS" goes the field in the Amateurs’ Handicap Steeplechase, thg first race at the Hurst Park, December meeting.23 words
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Advertisement179 1937-12-29 15 Sole Agents HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. r AUS TIN... a buy a. em- but you MUrerf in an (hutin. fl meet repeated requests for an Austin Seven with four doors th’jre is now offered an additional model of this world famous 1 ec jn ni y car f ,as entirely179 words
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Miscellaneous34 1937-12-29 15 POP—That’s Tough By J* MILLAR WAI 1 Fi'vF BEEN GIVEN 'jMk VMAT FOR I POLISHED THE CAR 1 one MORE chance Q pancake AGAIN COLONEL MISTAKE ffrir chamois fl v- /■"lx 1 v \k,34 words
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Article112 1937-12-29 16 S'IN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONIKJN«Spot) £lB6- 5. 0 £lB3. 0. 0 LONDON—(3 months) £185.15. 0 £182.10. 0 SINGAPORE $88.50 $88.75 BUSINESS DONE I-MLN ANG $38.50 *BB-50 F J SINERS DONE Buyers no sellers Buyers no sellers COPRA-(Sundried) $5.10 .00 BIJVCK PEPPER $9.00 9 -00 RUBBER:- 7id SINGAPORE— Spot c 2112 words
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Article277 1937-12-29 16 »t n denomination uute.. Yesterday Rise or Fall otherwise stated Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 .Funding Loan, 4 p.C., War Loan, 3J Com. Union Assce. (Units) Prudential Assce "A** Royal Asace. share 10s. pd.) Great Western Rly Ordy Canadian Pacific (£25) Chartered Bank (£b) UK. and Shanghai Bank277 words
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Article110 1937-12-29 16 KENNEDY CO. Try Buyers Sellers Ampat 4 1 3 4 9 Batu Selangor 1.50 1.55 Burma Malay 270 27|9ex Hong Fatt 1-05 1.074 Kpg. Kamunting 10i0 10|6 Kpg. Lanjut 22:3 23'0 Kuchai Ordy. 1.424 1.47 A Larut H|3 11'9 Rahman 1.35 1.40 Rambutan 17|6 1816 Rantau Pref. 1.35 1.40 Rantau110 words
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Article164 1937-12-29 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batti Selangor 1.47 A 1.52 A Hong Fatt 1.04 1.06 Klang River 1.45 1.55 Kuchai 1.42 A 1.47 j Lukut .674 .721 Rahman Hyd. 1.30 1.35 Kaub Gold 4.05 4.15 Rantau Ordy. 1.374 1-42 A Rantau Pref. 1.374 1.42 Sungei Luas 1.65 1.70164 words
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Article122 1937-12-29 16 London, Dec. 28. RUBBER Easy. London 7J buyers 7ft sellers Jan./Mar 7ft buyers 7ft sellers April/June 7ft buyers 7ft sellers July/Sept If buyers 7ft sellers NEW YORK 14.86 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 34.929 tons Liverpool 21,086 tons COPRA Stralte S.D. Rotterdam (Dec.) £14.10. 0 PEPPER White122 words
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Article22 1937-12-29 16 TIN Singapore $88.75 Per pklPenang $88.50 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 23%c Per lb. Penang Spot 23J c Per lb.22 words
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Article145 1937-12-29 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Rovers Sellers Ampats 4 0 4 6 3. Selangors 1.474 1.52 A Bangrins 24 0 24 6 Hong Fatts 1.05 1.07 felebus .60 65 K. Lan juts 22 3 22 9 Kramats 116 12 Oex K. Kampars 14 6 15 0 Xuchais 1.40 1.45 Laruts 110 11'6145 words
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Article121 1937-12-29 16 London ©n Previously Latest Paris 147 ft 147 9164 New York 4.99*g 4.99J1 Montreal 5.00 ft 5.00 ft Brussels 29.46 29.45 Geneva 21.604 21.62 Amsterdam 8.99 8.982 Milan 95 95 Berlin 12.404 12.40 A Stockholm 19 40 19.40 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 »slo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26 A 26121 words
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Article113 1937-12-29 16 Revenue Inflow Maintained Exchequer returns show, with a week to go before the end of the third quarter of the financial year, that total ordinary revenue amounts to £469,812,653 compared with £443,578.800 at the corresponding date last year. £86,211,000 of income tax has been collected out of £288.150,000 estimated113 words
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131 1937-12-29 16 Resident Councillor Among The Guests Present Commander Sanderson. R.N., and office.s of the H.M I S. Investigator gave an At Home” last night on board the cruiser. The function was attended by a party of about 30 prominent local residents which included the Hon.131 words
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Article36 1937-12-29 16 This evening at Waterfall’s,” 5.30 -6.30. 1. OverturePotted Overtures- Engleman. 2. SelectionSong O’My HeartDuthoit. 3. Intermezzo RendezvousAletter. 4. Waltz—Dream On The Ocean Gung’l. 5. Two StepThe Teddy Bear’s Picnic Bratton. God Save the King.36 words
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Advertisement32 1937-12-29 16 Runnymede Hotel TONIGHT DINNER DANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE NO FURTHER BOOKINGS CAN BE ACCEPTED No After Dinner Admissions NEW YEARS DINNER b AT race ball I EXTENSION 1 A.M. TICKETS $3. damonmj32 words
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Advertisement23 1937-12-29 16 PUBLIC HOLIDAY The Exchange Banks will be closed on Saturday, Ist January, 1938 which has been proclaimed a Public Holiday. (NEW YEAR’S DAY).23 words
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Advertisement728 1937-12-29 16 BANKS NEDERLANDSCHE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND (Him HANDEL-MAATSCH APPIJ, (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853 NV Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund (Incorporated In the Netherlands.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office NETHERLANDS TRADING No. 38 Bisnopsgate. London. c gQ£»jgrpY x Manchester Office No. 71 Mosley Street Established in728 words
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