Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 February 1938
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Title Section21 1938-02-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAR. 1533 DAILY. \o. 34. Vol. XCVI. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article, Illustration449 1938-02-09 1 REPUBLICAN SENATORS WANT TO KNOW Washington, Feb. 8.Rumours concerning the significance of the American warships’ visit to Singapore for the opening of the Naval Base graving dock next week were given fresh currency by a series of resolutions brought before CongressReuter. - 449 words
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Article246 1938-02-09 1 >rder Restored By Air Activity nrliamentary answer the Colonial ary deals with air action in Aden o ate and recent rumours of unrest > Crmsby Gore says: It is part of >tti I policy or His Majesty’s Gove: rain Aden Protectorate that internal s should be checked246 words
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Article154 1938-02-09 1 No Cause For Anxiety In U.K. President of the Board of Trade ned in the Commons on the £432,00 excess of imports over exports in said he did not consider the position cause anxiety. .e Chancellor of the Exchequer in a mons answer said the recent rise154 words
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Article94 1938-02-09 1 I ndustry Bombards B. O. T. o questions on Anglo-American trade itiations were answered by the Prent of the Board of Trade in the ComMr. Oliver Stanley told one memthat while currency stability and the of world commodity prices w’ere untedly matters of great importance, > were not94 words
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Article48 1938-02-09 1 Reuter. 3,467 Casualties, Mostly W omen and Children trcelona. Feb. 8.Casualties in Barcefrom air raids since the first on Feb. 1937 total 3,467 killed and injured, stly women and children, stated the fftyor. !< have been 23 bombardments, 528 bs have been dropped and 864 houses troyed.Reuter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article148 1938-02-09 1 LONDON ROME Satisfaction At Co-operation Italy’s ready decision to apply measures for strengthening the Nyon, arrangement in accord with the step taken by the British Government to meet the recent revival of piracy in the Western Mediterranean has caused satisfaction in official circles in London where it is hoped this148 words
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Article68 1938-02-09 1 uommouiurs wciv. which fluctuated erratically .—Reuter. Speculative Counters Bought The Stock Exchange generally was d/ill apart from speculative sections which vfere finally higher following an improved Wall Street together with Cape suppoit for Kaffirs. Paris bought oils. Industrials were depressed by the January unemploy ment returns together withuommouiurs wciv. which fluctuated erratically .—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article105 1938-02-09 1 N.S.W. SESQU ICEMENARY Exchange Of Telegrams With United Kingdom There has been an exchange of telegrams between His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the Government of New South Wales in connection with the 150th anniversary of the first settlement in Australia. The United Kingdom Government sent the warmest105 words
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Article54 1938-02-09 1 .Reuter. London, Feb. 8.--Possible acceleration of the progress of the Non-intervention Committee was understood to be discussed today when Lord Plymouth saw separately at the Foreign Office M. Corbin. Count .Grandi and M. Maisky. He will see the German Charge d’Affaires tomorrow. The Non-intervention sub-com-mittee will meet on Friday.Reuter. - 54 words
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Article36 1938-02-09 1 The keel of H.M.S. Niceria was laid yesterday in the Tyneside yard of V ickers Armstrong. The vessel is the first of the Fiji class of cruisers and one of five ordered last Christmas.36 words
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Article106 1938-02-09 1 The Supreme Court suit between Low Kim Kee (f) and >N. M. Noordin which was down for hearing today was postpone to the March List. CASE SETTLED Another suit, Lam Shai Hong v Lam Kim Sang w’hich was also set down for to ®y was not106 words
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Article120 1938-02-09 1 Reuter. Proof Of Anglo-French Cordiality It is announced from Buckingham Palace that the King and Queen have accepted with much pleasure an invitation from the President of the French Republic to pay a state visit to Paris from June 28 to July 1 Dir:Reuter. - 120 words
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Article77 1938-02-09 1 Reuter. London. Feb. B.Can the Singapore Naval Base accommodate three 56,000-ton battleships at the same time? That was a speculative question, said Mr. G. H. Shakespeare, replying in the Commons. He said as far as ne was aware no vessels of this type exist. While it would notReuter. - 77 words
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Article68 1938-02-09 1 Mr. T. D. Hughes, the Penang Police magistrate, acquitted Yusoff bin Md. Ghouse. a young Malay, who was charged with theft of a clarionet valued at $42, belonging to Shaik Md. Zain on November 25 at a house in Dato Kramat Road. After the case for the prosecution"68 words
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Article80 1938-02-09 1 Reuter. 1,000 Metres Cycling Record Broken Sydney, Feb. 8. In the final of the 1,000 metres cycling championship held at Henson Park the results were: 1. Porter (Australia) Imin. 15.2 sec.; 2. Johnson (Australia) 1 min. 15.7 sec.; 3 Mills (England) 1 min. 15.9 sec.; 4. Maxfield (England)Reuter. - 80 words
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Article99 1938-02-09 1 The Assessment Committee of Kedah, Johore, and S.S. and F.M.S., with reference to the effect of a modified system of tapping for 1938 on assessment for 1939, have decided that a modified system of tapping while releases are low, shall not ne cessarily be taken as grounds99 words
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340 1938-02-09 1 Nothing Which Might Imply Recognition” Reuter. Asked in the Commons whether in view oi the fact that Japan had created a small pseudo-irdependent state in Northern China, any British diplomatic representatives remained in Peking. Lord Cranborne replied The Embassy in Peking remains in charge ofReuter. - 340 words
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Article27 1938-02-09 1 Reuter. Jerusalem. Feb. B.A British Army sergeant was shot and killed in an encounter between a military column and an armed gang north of TulkaramReuter. - 27 words
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Advertisement67 1938-02-09 1 -1; W'W T,GER I V Strintjs V It US PtttMtt ri HXMtt T fee .wx fwm the own touawiheakloAttaMe No matter how early you rise! Our delivery begins at 6.15 a.m., so you no longer need eat yesterday’s dry bread for breakfast. Start! the day with fresh Royal Bakery Bread67 words
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1750 1938-02-09 2 Musical Productions Suggested Chairman On Limited Appeal Of Straight Plays The opinion that musical productions should be kept as the primary interest of the Penang Choral and Dramatic Society was expressed bv Mr. J. P. Souter, the chairman, at the annual geneia meeting1,750 words
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Article250 1938-02-09 2 LTO THE EDITOR Sir, I am not as liable to acute indigestion as Mr. C.H.N., but his letter certainly causes acute indignation. Reformer, preacher, advisor, all rolled in onethat seems to be Mr. C.H.N.’s aim in life. I would certainly go round the world and study human nature250 words
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Advertisement121 1938-02-09 2 For cool, sparkling r|f (J ft W H sweets Ef serve 4 CHIVERS JELLIES The most popular jellies ecstasies of delight for over half a century The rich fruity flavours so characteristic of IChivers* Jellies have won for them a world wide popularity. What could be nicer than a cool,121 words
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Article105 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. Aerodrome The Objective Hanxow, Feb. 8 Eight Japanese planes jbed Hankow aerodrome today and also ..nvang from where a tremendous explo,n was heard from the direction of the ronworks. The raiders flew in formation. Antiraft guns peppered the bright sunny .kv The firing was the heaviest yetReuter. - 105 words
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Article44 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. uis. Feb. 8. The French Note to ;ian on naval construction has been iiiished. It is similar but not identical the Anglo-American Notes, the chief fcrenee is that it contains no fixed date < reby the reply is requested.Reuter.Reuter. - 44 words
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Article86 1938-02-09 3 < new dock on February 14.-British Greless. Sir Percy Noble Takes Over Command tce-Admiral Sir Percy Noble arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday and has assumed unand of the China Station in succes- .< <m to Admiral Sir Charles Little who, nee December 20 has been incapacitated through' < new dock on February 14.-British Greless. - 86 words
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Article49 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. Hong Kong Feb. 8 The Texas Oil Comany received a telegram stating that a leet of junks chartered by the company ontaining gasoline were machine-gunned by Japanese planes off Pakki near KongTioon on Feb 5. One Chinese junkman .as killed. There was no other damage– Reuter. - 49 words
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Article53 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. Xu osia (Cyprus), Feb 8: Flying-Offi-er A E. Clouston, who with Victor Ric- tt.‘ has abandoned the attempt at the Nt Zealand flight record, crashed when .an ding here this morning owing to a burst tyre Nobody was hurt. The airmen propose .ming to England by boatReuter. - 53 words
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111 1938-02-09 3 Believed Kidnapped And Murdered POLICE IN V ESTIG A TIONS FRUITLESS Paris. Feb. 8: M. Theodore Butenco, Soviet Charge d’Affaires in Bucharest, has mysteriously disappeared from his home. The Legation believe that he has been kidnapped and perhaps murdered. M. Butenco motored to his homeReuter. - 111 words
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41 1938-02-09 3 British Wireless. London, Feb. 8: The National Portrait Gallery has purchased a bronze bust of Ratmsay Macdonald by Jacob Epstein. The bust was executed in 1935 shortly before Mr. Macdonald retired from the premiership.British Wireless.British Wireless. - 41 words
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Article108 1938-02-09 3 Prince Nicholas was serious.British iVirpless and Reuter. Father Of Duchess Of Kent The death occurred in Athens yesterday morning of Prince Nicholas, father of the Duchess of Kent to whom deep sympathy in her bereavement is extended in British newspapers. Prince Nicholas, who was in. hisPrince Nicholas was serious.British iVirpless and Reuter. - 108 words
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Article96 1938-02-09 3 British Wireless. London, Feb. 8 The Portuguese Charge D’Affaires called at the Foreign Office yesterday to express on behalf of Dr Salazar, the Portuguese Premier, the pleasure of his Government and people at the British warships’ visit to Lisbon which concluded on Friday. The Charge d’AffairesBritish Wireless. - 96 words
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Article86 1938-02-09 3 ,British Wireless. London, Feb. 8: It is announced that the eight additional flying boats ordered by Imperial Airways at end of last year for transatlantic and Empire services will be strengthened in that their loaded weight may be 8,000 pounds higher than that of the two boats which,British Wireless. - 86 words
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Article272 1938-02-09 3 can oesi promote them by cooperating with one another.”British Wireless, Will Have Effect. Says Times London, Feb. 8 The stern warning which has been given to Salamanca authorities that Britain will take retaliatory measures without further notice if there are any more attacks on British shippingcan oesi promote them by cooperating with one another.”British Wireless, - 272 words
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Article442 1938-02-09 3 V»* B V W UIIU VV II.X 11 no military value whatever.lnternational News Agency. Failures In The North Shanghai, Feb. 6,—Fierce fighting is J" pro ress in the south sector of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway in north Anhui province, as the Japanese are making s renuous efforts toV»* B V W UIIU VV II.X 11 no military value whatever.lnternational News Agency. - 442 words
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Article91 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. Dirigible Hits Mountain Top Moscow, Feb. 8: Thirteen were killed out of a crew of 19 of the dirigible V 6 which crashed during a practice flight over Kandalaksha district, Murmansk province. Three were injured and three unhurt. The crew had petitioned Government to allow themReuter. - 91 words
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Article81 1938-02-09 3 Reuter. London, Feb. 8 When the composition of the new Palestine Commission is announced shortly, it is expected it will be found to consist st four members one legal expert, two financial experts, one with administrative experience, and the rourth with experience of boundary commissions Invitations toReuter. - 81 words
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261 1938-02-09 3 Trade Of Both Cities Badly Hit raids on the line.International News Agency. Hong Kong, Feb. 5. With the renewal of the Japanese threat to invade Kvvang tung, steamship traffic between ong Kong and Canton has been suspended. The passages through the boom at Seconraids on the line.International News Agency. - 261 words
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Article199 1938-02-09 3 Traitors Helpless Against People's Loyalty Hong Kong, Feb. 6: Chen Chung-fu and Li Sze-hao, well-known pro-Japanese politicians, are reported to have secretly arrived m Hong Kong from Japan for the purpose of winning over malcontents in South China to set up a so-called autonomous regime199 words
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Article143 1938-02-09 3 and representatives of consumers. British Wireless. London, Feb. 8 Safeguards for consumers under established coal selling schemes were promised in Commons last night by the President of the Board of Trade, who acknowledged the possibility of a grievance by consumers of coal under these schemes. Heand representatives of consumers. British Wireless. - 143 words
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Advertisement145 1938-02-09 3 RACE FORM GUIDE Can you pick winners by studying their form If so, you cannot afford to be without the special Pinang Gazette race form guide. This will be issued FREE as a 16-page supplement with each copy of the Pinang Gazette before each race day henceforth. DON’T MISS IT145 words
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Advertisement153 1938-02-09 3 «-ARROWHITT”— THE SHIRT THAT FITS ARROW fc BQ WISH HITT” the NEW SHIRT with the SE MI-SITFF FUSED COLLAR ATTACHED. YET THIS W COLLAR WHICH LOOKS By fresh even if worn for 24 HOURS HAS not ONE f drop OF STARCH IN IT. gBrZ U TT KEEPS the trim APPEARANCE153 words
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372 1938-02-09 4 Organised Protection I’ or Women And Children Urged SOCIAL problems in Siam are becoming as pressing now as health problems used to be two decades ago. said I rince Sakol at a charity fete itt Bangkok. The Prince is to study social welfare in372 words
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Article268 1938-02-09 4 Illegal Possession Of Trade Marks From Our Own Correspondentl Singapore. Feb. 8 A fine of $6O. in default three months’ rigorous imprisonment, was imposed on a Chinese Wong Tek Chai, by Mr. H.A. Forrer in the Criminal District Court yesterday for having been in268 words
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Article, Illustration37 1938-02-09 4 MRS. CUNNINGHA M-REID (right) leaving her .home for the Chancery Court where her husband. Capt. Cun-ningham-Reid, M. P. for Marylebone, has brought a lawsuit in connection with deed.s drawn up after their marriage in 1927.37 words
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Article83 1938-02-09 4 European Fatally Injured (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 8. Aircraftsman Edward Pattison (21), of Scarborough, sustained fatal injuries in an accident whilst at work at the R. A. F. Ease. Self tar, on Sunday morning. It appears the deceased was about to attach a trailer83 words
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Article429 1938-02-09 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Y. M. Raja Lope Ahmad, popular Malay iesident and head master of the Sitiawan Malay School, has left on transfer to Bukit i Chandan Malay School. Kuala Kangsar. His place has been taken by Y. M. Raja Abdullah. The Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies429 words
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520 1938-02-09 4 Peculiar Malay Customs Related In Malacca Court (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Feb. MALAY CUSTOMS relating to the slaughter of buffalo were related in Alcr Gajah pollice court today when before Mr. B. F\ Bridge, District Judge, Malacca, Harun bin Talip. Penghulu of Kampong520 words
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Article166 1938-02-09 4 t From Our Own Correspondent l Johore Bahru, Feb. 7. Hassan bin Pokok, a discharged member of the Johore Military Forces, pleaded guilty before Che Harun bin Ahmad in the police court today to three charges of driving a motor car in a rash166 words
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Article204 1938-02-09 4 In the beginning of 1937 the A made an appeal to the public v. its members for contributions tow -is Special Extension Fund. The lew a list of those who subscrirxj: Mrs. Soon Eng Kong $lOO, Mi.- Yt Cheang Seng $lOO, Mr. Yeo Boor Wsloo, Dr.204 words
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Advertisement258 1938-02-09 4 HEADACHES NEARLY DROVE HIM MAU Now Completely Chanmd by Kriiselien The writer of the following suffered from liver trouble, constant aches, and an unhealthy load of exc»s< Read how he cured his headaches his liverand lost 36 lbs. of fat the same remedy I was so stout that my general258 words
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Advertisement211 1938-02-09 5 1 1 1 1 Tull L 4-7. J.. 1 11 11 il hflk RALEIGH 1 J V I RAJAH I SPECIAL $87.50 PRICE $49.50 With 3 Speed -100.00 FIGURES -FACTSDURING THE LAST In a recent competition to discover the owner of the oldest Raleigh cycle in 20 1 YEARS. OVER211 words
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Miscellaneous432 1938-02-09 6 MW VWV TOMORROW THE Bic A <T E S TI C For Two Nights Only For Two Nights Only 1 One Show Nightly at 9.30 p.m. lz/ V\ I One Show Nightly at 9.30 p. m THE GREATEST OF' ALL STAGE |||j| i f SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW PRESENTATIONS j/ ft432 words
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378 1938-02-09 7 JForfc On 3 Areas Commencing This Year I meeting of the Municipal Commissioners Mr. J. A. Black, the President, made a statement, the annual statement, with regard to the Penang Sewerage scheme, outlining what area wdl be taken in durin S the current twelve378 words
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1592 1938-02-09 7 Portrait Of Sir S. Raffles On I’-ebruary 6 119 years ago the pre-eminent position which Singapore today occupies in the East, its fame as the Gateway to the East and an important seaport of the world, was foreseen by its founder, Sir Stamiord baffles,1,592 words
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Article691 1938-02-09 7 Breakdowns At Prai Station At yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, Mr. J. A. Black, the President, replied to the supplementary questions asked by Dr. Ong Chong Keng at the last meeting with regard to the Municipal motor launch Dawn.” The President said that the main691 words
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Advertisement596 1938-02-09 7 giiumsMdajdKe lutAU 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette” Penang. Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tri: Times Singapore. Lumpur Office: 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. vpc-fc Office Brewster Road. Phone 268. \jscdon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central *****609 Tel: Leadmalaya596 words
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Advertisement253 1938-02-09 7 I n v i nGiiblĕ' tch Guaranteed $2. 15 Sold in London V/7 8/ Stores for 94.50 Men’s Strong Ser- viceable Shock- y Proof Lever Wrist ''jf/ Watch. Beautifully shaped Dost and p Damp-proof Vnt-ar- jßffiE Sr- rosl nisbable Chromium trtt Case. Latest London style Dial with clear figures. Unbreakable253 words
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Advertisement112 1938-02-09 7 ®G A R D A N prevents pains and headaches FOR SALE Humber Saloon 16.95 HP, 1935 Model. Mileage done 30,000 only. Splendid condition. Price $1,200/- or nearest offer. Apply to P.O. Box No. 338. 1600 8 9—2 M/V GLENSHIEL” VOYAGE 32 (OUTWARD) Arrived On 5.2.38 Consignees of cargo per112 words
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Advertisement391 1938-02-09 7 The EASIEST way of al! to REDUCE Teni of thousands of grateful An otv that Marmola Prescription Tai < genuinely enable you to reduce, safely and gently. You can continue to eat what vou I ke, at the sametiinsHv avoiding strenuous exercise and the very JtlS \\po-:tive danger of weakening391 words
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Article747 1938-02-09 8 ON December 4. 1934. the Pinang Gazette devoted some remarks to the plight of distressed Europeans in the Northern Settlement when the distressed European Fund was making an appeal to employed Europeans for a subscription of $2 a month to enable it to continue its work. Malaya was747 words
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Article275 1938-02-09 8 PENANG P.W. DOG SHOW CUPS TO jBE RESERVED FOR LOCAL EXHIBITORS Forty-five entries have been received tc date for the Penang and Province Wellesley Dog Show to be held at the Penang Turf Club Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 27. At a committee meeting held at No. 1. Ayer Rajah Road,275 words
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76 1938-02-09 8 Mr. T. W. Douglas, Municipal Secretary and Assessor to the Municipal Commissioners leaves Penang for Home on Saturday by the P. O. Chitral on furlough. Mr. J. E. A. Clark, Assistant Secretary, will act as Secretary during Mr. Dougl°s’s absence. The Board of Trade report76 words
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Article770 1938-02-09 8 Mob Hysteria Sins Of PublicityIndustrial Britain's Inventiveness EVERY now and then the cables carry a story of hysterical mobs laving siege to a much-publicised person (in nine cases out of ten a film star!), demanding autographs, proposing marriage, seeking introductions to film producers. A case in point770 words
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346 1938-02-09 8 Expected Next Month The total flying times for the month are very satisfactory, although owing to an accident to VR-RAL on the 2nd, only two aircraft were available, states the Rerak Flying Club report for Januarp. Mr. J. D, Mead resigned the captaincy of346 words
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Article67 1938-02-09 8 The death of Mr. Lee Teng Seang the age of 56, at 17 Love Lane, occurn yesterday at 6.30 p.m. Deceased leaving wife Madam Lim Seok Hooi. daugi ters, one married, one son-in-law Mr. Ten,., Teow Guan, of the staff of the Surv* Dept.,67 words
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Advertisement144 1938-02-09 8 7k secrtf'of a fieMy Iftpetile meMMU .*2 <# i si .4 pr- < When a dish is tasteless and insipid, it’s as good as wasted Appetite is lacking, lust add a few drops of Magci's Seasoning before serving and note the surprising difference in Maggi’s Seasoning is mainly a concentrate144 words
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497 1938-02-09 9 TO BE ERECTED ON VACANT LAND AT WESTLANDS Approval Granted By Municipal Commissioners At yesterday’s fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners the following decisions arrived at bv the Commissioners in Committee and by Standing Committees were coniirmed on the motion of the497 words
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Article78 1938-02-09 9 Described as a new outstanding new social Tamil talkie Chandra Mohana’’ or Samooga Thondu” which has been specially booked by the Windsor Cinema for the Hari Raya Haji holiday, will open its sea--on today at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. The cast includes M. K.78 words
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Article131 1938-02-09 9 Medals Certificates For Free School Boys The following students of the Penang Free School passed the Life Saving Examination held in Penang in November, 1937: BRONZE MEDALLION Lim Teong Kooi Bar—passed 2nd time). Ng Leng Hock, Yong Hong Mun, Goh Teik Suan, Cheah Hun Khuan.131 words
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Article562 1938-02-09 9 Neglect Alleged: Local Company Charged M. Reid, the manager of Messrs. Mans field and Co., Penang, appeared before Mr. T. D. Hughes, the Penang police magistrate, this morning, on a summons to answer a charge of neglecting to cause intoxicating liquor, namely eight cases of whisky and562 words
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Article127 1938-02-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 9* A serious accident occurred about 6 p.m. yesterday when a lorry proceeding along Connelly-road crashed into a house knocking down the servants’ quarters of a Government bungalow. Fortunately no one was inside at the time of the impact but127 words
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Article191 1938-02-09 9 New Arrival’s Experience At K. L. (Front Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 8. Taken for a ride by* two Chinese and drugged and robbed of $7OO Mas a story told By a British subject named Mr. Camminade to the Kuala Lumpur detective branch191 words
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Article232 1938-02-09 9 IPOH PONY GRIFFINS CL ASS It T II» Below will be found the latest amendments to the S.R.A Official Classification list of horses and ponies. Alter his spectacular wins at Ipoh, Tonroe was bound to go up while Prohibition who also lan a first and232 words
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Article87 1938-02-09 9 January Medal Won By T.W. Douglas Following are the results of the Penang Sports Club (Golf Section) January Medal (Stapleford) T. W. Douglas 22 plus BL—3OQ (winner) E. G. Bird 23 plus 6?4=29*4 runnerup). A. Clark 19 plus 10 I »>=29’2 R. J. Isherwood 27 scr.=27. F.87 words
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Article136 1938-02-09 9 Results Of Matches Played Yesterday Following are results of ties played yesterday in the Penang Sports Club tennis tournament: Championship Singles: J. Macintosh ea J. D. Lambert 6-2, 7-9, 8-6. Men’s Singles H’cap: 5 W. T. Francis beat 15. 4 A. J. L. Donaldson 6-4, J* 5136 words
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Article270 1938-02-09 9 CONVICTION BY K.L. MAGISTRATE QUASHED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 8. Five Chinese women who claimed to be war refugees and were sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment each for begging for alms and wandering without visible means of subsistence had their sentences quashed this270 words
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Article112 1938-02-09 9 Illegal Gratification Charge Fails Abu Bakar bin Jaafar, a peon at the Excise Department, Penang, who was charged with having accepted an illegal gratification of 50 cents, from Peng Yong Chean as motive for showing favour, was yesterday acquitted by Mr. T. D. Hughes, the Penang112 words
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31 1938-02-09 9 Mr. B. N. D. Clarke, son of Dr. Noel L. Clarke, of Singapore, has succeeded Count P. C. Raben. as captain of boxing at Eton College31 words
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Article266 1938-02-09 10 London Comments On Controversy < From Our Own Correspondent, London, Feb. 1. Malaya's claim to fairer treatment under Ihe new international tea restriction FCheme than that wnich she enjoys under the plan which ends on Mar. 31 next is the subject of widespread comment in London.266 words
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Article1408 1938-02-09 10 Negotiations Reach Advanced Stage” {From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 2. There are three outstanding topics of conversation and speculation in London Tin toda y(l) The progress of the Suffer Pool negotiations. (2) the continued in U.S. tin consumption and (3) the likelihood that the International1,408 words
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Article1474 1938-02-09 10 Outlook Obscure,” Says London NEW QUOTA CUT A BRAKE ON PRICE DECLINE (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 2. London Rubber experts have now had a full week in which to crystallise then* views as to the value and probable results of the1,474 words
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Advertisement206 1938-02-09 10 GASTRIC ULCER "NEARLY COST ME MY, LIFE The hours and duties ot a railway -worker tend to make him liable to stomach trouble. Mr. 8., a Railway man, m ffered from a gastric ulcer which, he says, nearly cost me my life.” He had X-rays, an operation, and was strictly206 words
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Advertisement161 1938-02-09 10 Crompton Parkinson Electric Motors CROMPTON PARKINSON il DESIGN. Iggll WL <. V t There are few secrets in electric motor design. If cost were of no importance, any manufacturer could make improvements tomorrow. But what would be impossibly expensive in the ordinary factory is not necessarily impossible to Parkinsonbecause their161 words
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449 1938-02-09 11 U.S. To Build Battleships Of 40,000 Tons Washington. ©RESIDENT Roosevelt's Message on National Defence, which will include the building of battleships of over 40,000 tons, was delivered to Congress recently. It has been drawn up after study of a report made by Capt. Ingersoll,449 words
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Article167 1938-02-09 11 Londoners may expect to see the first glimpse of the new Waterloo Bridge rising above the water late in the summer. This will be the pier nearest the south bank, which will be the first to be completed. Work on the coffer-dam which will protect the construction167 words
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Article47 1938-02-09 11 Tomorrow at the Esplanade” from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m: 1 March—Push Dem Clouds Away.— Elliot. 2 Selection High Jinks.Freeman. 3 WaltzThe Missouri Waltz.—Logan. 4 OvertureMirella. Gounod. 5 IntermezzoLancashire Clogs.—Grim9ha.w. 6 Selection—Belle Of New York.- Kerkcr. 7 Fox Trot—The First Time I Saw You. Weirick.47 words
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Article784 1938-02-09 11 S.S. GRACIOSA’ arrived yesterday from Bombay, Colombo and Sabang, sails today for Singapore. S.S. LOSSI EBANK’ arrived yesterday from Shanghai, Manila, Soerabaya, Batavia, Singapore and Belawan, sails today for Boston. S.S. KAMPAR’ arrived on Monday from Moulmein, Tavoy, Mergui, sails on Saturday for same ports.784 words
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Advertisement325 1938-02-09 11 BLUE FUNNEL LINE s^’sasSC"" C. AJAX Also calls Siow Glas^ow Feb. 18 Mar. 16 ~..T Ey DAY SERVICE TO g LIVFRpnni via 24 Mar 21 RHESUS LIVERPOOL VIA HAVRE. Liverpool TITAN Feb. 18 Mar. 20 C. TEIRESIAS omits H Mar. 4 Apr. 6 NEW YORK SERVICE (via eJL nr Mar325 words
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Advertisement70 1938-02-09 11 LINERTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York 11 Mar. 8 Mar. 21 S.S. PRES GARFIELD Feb 11 A wonderful opportunity to pacific service. LEAVE Arrive An l Te HONGKONG San Frisco New rora S.S. PRES, grant Feb. 26 Man 16 .Seattle» S.S. PRES. COOLIDGE Mar. 570 words
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Advertisement734 1938-02-09 11 Po an< Gt V BRITISH INDIA (Incorporated In England.) SINGAPORE, CHINA JAPAN SJS. KAISAR-I-HIND” SAILING THURSDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1938. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with His Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Serviceoutwards from London for China Japan Homewards for Colombo, Aden, Po*-i due Penang Marseilles734 words
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Article307 1938-02-09 12 Navigation Grossly Negligent” Judgment in favour of the defendants with costs w’as given in the Supreme Court in what is probably the most important marine case decided in the South African courts. The action arose out of the wreck of the British motorship W’inton in307 words
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Article297 1938-02-09 12 Latest Times Of Posting AIR MAILS: A mail for Kuala Lumpur and by Malayan Internal Air Service will cfol! at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra by K.L.M. Service will close at 1] m tomorrow. A mail for Medan by K.N.I.L.M Service297 words
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Article464 1938-02-09 12 Bigger Grant May Be Asked For The near future will probably see an increase in the number of British television transmitting stations. The present system has been in operation for more than fifteen, months, and during that period the only extension has been the addition of one464 words
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Advertisement126 1938-02-09 12 I g. [Il H «mi mil! I II A H Mj| I 11 Fire, Fall and IL—H Thief Resisting. THE CHATWOOD "DUPLEX" SAFE.. Specially, designed to meet the needs of the Householder, the Trader, and Organisations possessing numerous branches throughout which the type of safe is standardised. The size of126 words
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Miscellaneous1438 1938-02-09 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B. B. C. BERLIN t DJB 15.20 Me/» 19.: m. v 9.54 Mc/s 91. U m. Tune m oh the following wavelengths: 17 76 Me'» 16.83 m. TRANSMISSION 2 1528 Mc/s 1818 DJA 9.56 Me/» 81.38 m, (620 p.m. 9. 15 psm.) rnnAV GSJ 21.53 Mc/S (13.931,438 words
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Miscellaneous626 1938-02-09 12 HONG KONG NIROM TODAY ZBW 9.52 Mc/s (31.4 m.) TODAY YDC 15 15 MC/S (19 8 m P• m no Nirom Quintet under Boris 6.30-10. 20-European programme. 6.50 12.00 ro r horen Walter Kollo. -Stock quotations and Exchange Market 1.20-Potpourri of report 7.20-Time signal, weather report 1 tiOQS 2 10626 words
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Miscellaneous16 1938-02-09 12 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOU TODAY’ 5.30 p.iTk 11.45 p.m TOMORROW 5.49 a.m. 7.33 p.m. 12.16 p.m16 words
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Article190 1938-02-09 13 First Company Of Its Kind From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Feb. 7. We feel that people who live permanently in Malaya ought to support the Girl Guides’ movement and to those like myself who are in this country- for part of our lives, I do190 words
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415 1938-02-09 13 Banishee Begs For Leniency (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 7. A sailing boat voyage from China, a week s enforced detention at Kuala Dungun on the East coast and a long tramp from Jerautut to Kuala Lumpur, were described today in the Supreme415 words
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148 1938-02-09 13 Chinese Vi ho Imported 1.600 Tahils Of Chandn (From Our Owr. Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 8. Two Chinese, Tan Kee and Chua Chee Teng, appeared before Mr. H.A. Forrer in the Criminal District Court yesterday charged with having been concerned in the importation of148 words
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Advertisement27 1938-02-09 13 BOXING 4t Wem bley Park On 11th Feb. 1938 BABY EAGLE 10 Rds. YOUNG CORBETT DESMOND DEE 8 Rds. M. SUPPIAH SUPPORTED BY< TWO OTHER GOOD BOUTS.27 words
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Miscellaneous478 1938-02-09 13 We Certainly Mean What We Say’ from now ON, FIRST RU N t RKO-R a DTO e PTCTTTres will only be seen V\E DEFY OTHERS TO ANNOUNCE ANY FURTHER SCREENINGS OF RKO-RADIO M44KTIC LAST NIGH! 1 TONIGHT! MOST WONDERFUL. DRAMA OF DOODEVOTION AND WIU> HORSE MAN, WOMAN OR CHILD. IT478 words
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Miscellaneous194 1938-02-09 13 POSITIVELY The BEST THEATRE With The BEST SOUIYD In Town TODAY -PROPRIETORS KENG HUAT FILM CO.) The One Theatre Equipped With Western Electric b *Vi ide Range*' Sound System 6.15 OPENING TONIGHT 9.30 ACTION and ADV ENTLRE amidst the Grandeur of the Big Tree Country Your famous out-door Mar <194 words
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Article, Illustration3154 1938-02-09 14 Authorities, Not Private Individuals Should Help STRONG COMMENTS BY MR. JULES MARTIN The question of distress among European unemployed was strongly commented upon by Mr. Jules Martin in his speech at the annual general meeting of The Straits Settlements (Penang) Association held yesterday at the3,154 words
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Advertisement233 1938-02-09 14 Itch is More Than Skin Deep Doctor Tells How To End Itch in 7 Minutes. Your skin has nearly 50 million tiny Beams and pores where invisible germs 1-arasites, or fungus can hide and make your skin Itch, Crack, Peel, Burn, and be duiriKUied by Ringworm, Acne, Blotches. Crotch-Itch, Singapore233 words
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Advertisement36 1938-02-09 14 nO I iM 8? WBte' Jjp >*** S" 3BEI y w J > J F'JkU J Ji w JbBP m a j OF. JK||Z w f 1 Jlr > f v B i- M' llilf 1 IHI w s36 words
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Article877 1938-02-09 15 South African’s Aggression Gains Him Early Lead REMARKABLE FIGHT: GERMAN DISAPPOINTING London, Jan. 31. Ben Foord, his face battered and bloody, was able to smile an acknowledgment of the generous applause of 25,000 as he stepped from the Hamburg ring yesterday afternoon after performing877 words
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656 1938-02-09 15 Tonroe Promoted To Class 1 Below will be found the full entries for the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting to be run at Singapore on February 19, 23 and 26. It will be seen that Tonroe after his two wins at Ipoh has been sent656 words
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Article233 1938-02-09 15 Dull Gaine Whistling and boos greeted the women’s singles final of the world table tennis championships at the Wembley Empire Pool. The 10,000 crowd found the play of seven-teen-year-old Trudi Pritzi, of Austria, and nineteen-year-old Vlashi Depetrisova, too dull. Pritzi concentrated on defensive play, and233 words
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Advertisement357 1938-02-09 15 Bp Aooomtment TO H. M. The Klnt of Siam M.H.The Sultan of Johore H. H. The Sultan of Perak A BUTCHER AN IRON-MONGER OR EVEN A GROCER CAN SELL YOU A DIAMOND RING But CAN YOU RELY ON THEM? hiasKiv/jua INCORPORATED IN CEYLON SINGAPORE. PENANG ipoh. r au. SHERI FY*S357 words
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Miscellaneous63 1938-02-09 15 POP ThreeHe Likes To Show Off By J. MILLAR WATT lfr HE takes HIS lIWWA?® I OWE- TWO HAT OFF IN A V HE HAS fl BD HAI R 7 G ELEVATOR 1 A N ll r means A JIJZ it W W t/H /W I ffl= if ft ""7?63 words
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Article113 1938-02-09 16 TIN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot) £lBO.lO. 0 £l7O 5 0 LONDON—(3 months) 4 lgo 10 q £179. 7. 0 SINGAPORE $8837? $89.00 BUSINESS DONE FENANG $88: $88« BUSINESS DONE 25 tons Buyers no sellers COPRA(Sundried) ?4.00 $3.90 BLACK PEPPER $9 50 $9.50 RUBBER:- 4 LONDON 6 Hid NEW YORK 14*c(G)113 words
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Article363 1938-02-09 16 ate of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c., 1944-64 1--. L Funding Loan. 4 p.c.. 1960-90 11 V.ar dan a p.c Com. Union Assce. (Units) Prudential .Vsce. A” Royal Assce. share 10s pd.) Great Western Rly. Ordy "2 Canadian Pacific (£25)363 words
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Article116 1938-02-09 16 Paris 152 Al 152 59 64 New York 5.01/,i 5.01 f;. Montreal 5.01 5.00; Bi ssels 29.554 29.521 Gew-va 21.592 21.61’, Amsterdam 8.962 8.962 Milan 951 95 b Berlm 12.401 12.41 StocKholm 19.40 19.40 Copenhagen < 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26$ 26J Helsingfors 226& 226 J116 words
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Article120 1938-02-09 16 London, Feb 8. RUBBER Dull.— London 6; buyers 7 sellers April June 7 buyers 7/.. sellers July/Sept 7;. buyers 7 a sellers Oct./Dec 7";. buyers 71 sellers 5* EW Y ORK 14.25 cts. United Kingdom Stocks LontJon 41,404 tons Liverpool 21.965 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. Feb.)120 words
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Article224 1938-02-09 16 All-Round Strength New York, Feb B—The8The encouraging frai.ure <f todays rise was that the strength was no onvr-r principally confirmed to speciality groups such as golds ana aircraftsMessrs.- Levy’s cable Wall Street moved decidedly higher with tl’.e steel division v. ?U m the van. Buyers were further heartened224 words
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Article129 1938-02-09 16 KENNEDY CO. rt r-FK Buyers Sellers 105 1.15 c Bangrin 23 Eatu Selangor 1-5 Fatt 107 109 Jelo P an§ 7.0 Kundang 3 9 London Ti n FUth 135 1.40 Rahman Rantau Pref. I- 2 I Rantau Ordy. lKaub Gold Rawang Conce. 24 6 25 > Kerong Consol. 26 0129 words
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Article146 1938-02-09 16 A. A. ANTHONY CO. Buyers Sellers Eatu Selangor 1.50 1.55 Hong Fatt 166 1.08? Klang River 1.55 1.65 Kucha: U4O 1.42? Rahman Hyd. 1-35 1.40 Sungei Luas 1.60 1.65 Sungei Ways 2.40 2.45 Taiping Cons. 1.60 1.65 Ulu Klang .971 1.02? Kramat 113 119 Kinta Kellas 7 3 7 9146 words
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Article20 1938-02-09 16 TIN Singapore $89.00 per pkl. Penang 887,4; per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot per ll>. Penang Spot per lb.20 words
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Advertisement63 1938-02-09 16 STRAITS/NEW YORK CONFERENCE FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 14. COCONUT OIL It is notified for information that, with immediate effect, contract and non-con-tract rates on this commodity packed in «9A t xi nerS WiU be US lB 50 and U.S. $20.00 per ton. of 20 cwt. respectively, and not per tor. of63 words
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Advertisement247 1938-02-09 16 THE BENTA REBBER ESTATES LTD. (Incorporated in the Federated Malay States.) Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Office of the Secretaries, British India House. Penang, on Thursday 17th February, 1938 at 11 a.m. for the following purposes: 1.247 words
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Advertisement795 1938-02-09 16 B AN K S INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, THE MERCANTILE BANK LYD. INDIA. LTD. (Incorporated in Englarr (Incorporated in British India) Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund and Rest Head Office: 11 12, First Line Capital Paid Up Beach, Madras. board of directors. Right Hon. Lord Catto of Cair Branches: Penang,795 words
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