Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 February 1938
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1938-02-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE last edition ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. Xo. 39. Vol. XCVI. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article, Illustration422 1938-02-15 1 RED CHIEF BREAKS LONG SILENCE PEOPLE KEPT IN STATE OF MOBILISATION Danger Of Capitalist Encirclement MOSCOW, FEB. 15. STALIN TODAY BROKE HIS LONG SILENCE WITH AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT IN THE NEWSPAPER, PRAVDA,” ON THE POSITION OF THE SOVIET UNION, BOTH INTERNALLY AND IN RELATION TO OTHERi.Reuter. - 422 words
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119 1938-02-15 1 Reuter Construction of the naval base at Singapore is a symbol of the Empire’s powerful resolve for peace* and has been marked by generous co-opera-tion for the purpose of mutual defence.” This was part of a telegra’" sent by theReuter - 119 words
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Article44 1938-02-15 1 Krom Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Feb. 14.Twelve treaties con:<ied between Siam and foreign countries a ere unanimously ratified by the AssembV this afternoon. Members also thanked the Government, particularly the Foreign Minister, for h< ir efforts in connection with the treatymaking.44 words
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Article45 1938-02-15 1 Aow Hold 39 Seats Belfast, Feb. 15.As a result of the ctions, the Unionists now have a larger majority than at any time since 1922. The final state of parties is:Unionists Nationalists 8, Independent Unionists 2, *oalists. Independent Socialists, and Independents, one each.45 words
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187 1938-02-15 1 Washington, Feb. is reliably reported that partiamentary means wffl be taken to discourage what the admini.trat.on oon.tder. to be .rres(•onsible statement, and tactic, concerning the nation, foreign po within Congress. cdvnrotinu a nolicv ,Reuter. The decision follows conferences with resident Roosevelt. The Administration does not favour) ,Reuter. - 187 words
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Article167 1938-02-15 1 .British Wireless. Examination By Treaty Powers London, Feb. 15 The Japanese reply to the British Note of Feb. son naval construction was mentioned at Commons question time. After recalling the contents of the Japanese Note, the Foreign Secretary said the situation resulting from the reply.British Wireless. - 167 words
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Article76 1938-02-15 1 .Reuter. Seeks Lost Scientists Copenhagen, Feb. 15.Laugekoch, the Danish Arctic explorer, states that orders have been given for every effort to be made to assist in the rescue of the Soviet scientists. Eigil Nielsen, his geological assistant, with five Eskimoes, is starting tonight with six dog sledges to.Reuter. - 76 words
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Article243 1938-02-15 1 Absent Witnesses There was no sitting of the Assize Court today, the murder trial of a Chinese Who is alleged to hwve stabbed to death another Chinese on the s.s Kedah being held up owing to absent witnesses. It was discovered during the trial yesterday243 words
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Article101 1938-02-15 1 -Reuter. U.S. Treasury’s Limitations Washington, Feb. 15.Mr. Morgenthau announced that as from February 1, the Treasury is limiting its gold sterilisation operations to sums over $100,000,000 acquired each quarter, in other words, gold acquisitions up to that sum in each quarter will be allowed to increase as excess-Reuter. - 101 words
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Article67 1938-02-15 1 [.Reuter. Shanghai, Feb. 15The French liner, President Doumer” travelling to Shanghai from Kobe was stopped by Japanese last night at Rokuren, after crossing the Shimonoseki Straits, because some members 'of the crew allegedly took pictures of a fortified zone. The French Consul-General, M. Depeyre, Messageries Maritime[.Reuter. - 67 words
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Article97 1938-02-15 1 .Reuter. Peiping, Feb. 15—The Japanese offensive below Changteh, in Honan Province, is continuing and the Japanese appear also to be preparing for another offensive in Shansi Province. In the course of five days’ fighting, tne Japanese advanced forty miles from Changteh to points south of Chihsien. They.Reuter. - 97 words
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Article, Illustration31 1938-02-15 1 TEN THOUSAND young men have been conscripted in Japan. Our picture shews a throng of parents and friends with banners bearing the names of the soldiers entering the army.31 words
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Article153 1938-02-15 1 Sequel To Affray At Jelutong One Chinese was battered to death, and two are lying in the General Hospital in a very serious condition as a result of an affray between two Chinese families at Jelutong last night. As a sequel, three Hokkiens, Loo Gian (54),153 words
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Advertisement28 1938-02-15 1 Please Phone or write to B.S. MOHIDEEN CO. (43 Beach Street, Penang) Phone 94-7 The Leading Store House for STATIONERY IN MALAYA DwliV"Penanf Malacca He*4 Office 1 Singapore28 words
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Article, Illustration1223 1938-02-15 2 Unofficials Suggest Money Be Spent On Local Forces (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 14. With the official opening of the Naval Base this afternoon, today is an important occasion in the life of the colony and of Malaya as a1,223 words
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Article, Illustration558 1938-02-15 2 “Good Companion And Leader Of Men" —H. E. The Governor (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 14. “A man in prime of lite, one who had i shown himself brave in war, successful in industry, open-handed and generous, big hearted and chivalrous, hating all that is558 words
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Article184 1938-02-15 2 No Committee To Be Appointed (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Feb. 14. The Government is not prepared to appoint a committee to go into tne question of the salary schemes of the Junior Civil Service.” Thfs was the reply tabled at the Legislative Council, this morning, in answer184 words
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295 1938-02-15 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Feb. 14. The Hon. Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader, who was recently awarded the C.8.E., was congratulated by Official and Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council today. Mr. F. J. Morton, acting Colonial Secretary, said that Mr. Abuoolcader has295 words
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439 1938-02-15 2 PRINCIPLES UNDER CONSIDERATION (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 14. While the secretary of State for the (Colonies as in agreement with local sentiment that the local forces should be adequate, he is considering the principles involved by expansion of the Royal Naval Volunteer439 words
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Article73 1938-02-15 2 Reuter. Native Forces Revolt Reported Aden. Feb. 14.According to reports horn a reliable source, which are officially denied, large numbers of troops, mostly native forces, have left Addis Ababa to suppress a serious revolt in the regions of Benishangul, Magi, Gojjam and Borana. IMPLIED RECOGNITION Hague. Feb.Reuter. - 73 words
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42 1938-02-15 2 ;.Reuter. Moscow, Feb. 14.The icebreaker today unloaded aeroplanes on the ice and they are being assembled in readiness for an attempt to rescue the marooned scientists. The Taimyr was 25 miles from the scientists at midnight.Reuter.;.Reuter. - 42 words
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Article72 1938-02-15 2 .Reuter Fresh Gales Over Pacific I >oast New York, Feb. 14—A new Pacific turbance brought fresh gales of torrent rain and snow to the Pacific Cast dur™, the night and the flood situation in Norn Carolina has intensified Twentyfp thousand acres of farm land near Colu».Reuter - 72 words
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Advertisement52 1938-02-15 2 ONG BOON HOE 1, J ALAN DEWA--SUNGEI PAT AN I, Kedah Mail Bus Service Bus No. K 1356 Contract of Pinang Gazette” and *Sunday Gazette” Delivery Service. LEAVING DAILY ARRIVING ARRIVING Butterworth S. Patanl Alor star JA.oU 1.14 2 45 SUN! AY 6.30 8.15 g From Butterworth to Alor Star52 words
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Advertisement96 1938-02-15 2 he says KOLYNOS Thousands of dentists recommend Kolynos because of its antiseptic cleansing action. Use Kolynos and protect your teeth and gums. Brighten your smile Eeonomize with KOLYNOS buy the large size m. TIGER BEEHII H,, "fl m malt hops LYONS’ confectionery ,*s famed throughout the Empire Quality, purity, value.96 words
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Article, Illustration2308 1938-02-15 3 MOST SIGNIFICANT OCCASION IN history of'Malaya (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT) Singapore, Feb. 14. WITHOUT A HITCH. SINGAPORE’S GREAT NAVAL HOCK, THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD. WAS OPENED WITH AUSPICIOUS CEREMONY BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR SHENTON THOMAS. AT 5.30 P.M. TODAY. IN THE PRESENCE2,308 words
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Article112 1938-02-15 3 Service From Australia To Singapore Qantas Empire Airways which operates the last lap, between Singapore and Brisbane. of the England-Australia Imperial air route, has just celebrated its third birthday with a record of 2,105.020 miles to its credit without a single forced landing and without injury112 words
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Advertisement129 1938-02-15 3 BURBERRY... The Choice of Discriminating MEN RANGE. EVERY COAT BEARS THE BURBERRY” LABEL. THE SYMBOL OF SUPREMACY WlKf «lit i Il F I HUS B mil I? IM Hr a Bw MEN’S WALKLNG BURBERRY TROPICAL BURBERRY’S AIRYLIGHT BURBERRY FROM HIGH GRADE POPLIN RAINCOAT POPLIN CUT FULL GUARANTEED PURE CUT AS129 words
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Article321 1938-02-15 4 SPEED-UP CRISIS The Lords Justices of Appeal are being so overworked following the speeding up in the High Court that they have sent a demand to the Lord Chancellor for ttyeir strength to be in--creased by three. At present they are often kept busy, writing321 words
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Article458 1938-02-15 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. I. Harpur has been appointed to act as Settlement Engineer. Malacca. Mr. B. A. Mallal of Singapore is now at Cameron Highlands on a fortnight's holiday. -•;< Miss B. Hegarty. Nursing Sister, has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore. :!< Second-Lieut. S. E. Travis.458 words
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557 1938-02-15 4 Why The Blind Are More Cheerful Than The Deaf Interesting facts about the sense of hearing were mentioned by Prof. B’Ellison during a lecture he gave at a recent meeting of the Ceylon Natural His tory Society in the Colombo Museum Lee ture Hall.557 words
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Article375 1938-02-15 4 Judgment Reserved In Malayan Appeal (From Our Own Correspondent > London. Feb. 4. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council today reserved judgment in the appeal of Ahamed Angullia from a judg ment of the High Court of the Straits Settlements in reference to his inclusion375 words
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Article122 1938-02-15 4 More Mothers In Final The task of selecting Hile winning mother for (he £150,060 prize in the Toronto Stork Derby’’ is being started by Mr. Justice Middleton in Ontario Supreme Court. this week. The £150.000 will be to the mother who hais given birth to the largest122 words
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Article341 1938-02-15 4 Instruments Also From U.S. The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of a new gun, the Browning, which is of American origin. Orders have also been placed for American aircraft instruments. The guns are to be used as fixed guns, and are replacing the Vickers machine-341 words
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92 1938-02-15 4 Courtesy nearly cost Leslie Tyler, a Leytons tone man, his life. He was entering a train at Leytonstone station when a girl's shoe fell between the platform and the train. Mr Tyler bent down to pick it up, but the train started and92 words
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312 1938-02-15 4 MILLION PEOPLE PROTEST million signatures are expected on a giant petition to the Home Secretary asking him to ban a vast World Congress of the Godless, which its planned to be held in London in September. The International Federation of Free thinkers are trying to organise312 words
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Article111 1938-02-15 4 From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Feb. 11. That there have been numerous cycle thefts in Seremban of late was mentioned in the Seremban Magistrate's court recently when an English speaking Chinese was sentenced to three months rigorous impri sonment for the theft of a cycle. ft111 words
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Advertisement50 1938-02-15 4 Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day I ..-••ftx I I Ah! I see you did If you use a solid dentifrice, try the new Macleans Solid n Peroxide Dentifrice.^^^^^^^HMMfi^^ J Hi Sales Representative A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217, Singapore tiw:T;e wtu v KUAIA fewgfc .< k. 'ft V-XX Vs50 words
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Article, Illustration230 1938-02-15 5 Preparing For Rubber Heart To Be Grafted In Col. Lindbergh may be the first man to lengthen his life far beyond the normal span. He might even become almost immortal and live for hundreds of years. This amazing possibility follows his action230 words
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242 1938-02-15 5 nnw And Rainproof Material pitched at the two high:;ps or. Mount Everest during this xpedition and from which the final n the summit will toe made, have -mpleted in Manchester. They have °n despatched to the Everest Exon Committee. ach succeeding expedition improver equipment have242 words
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Article162 1938-02-15 5 i i curd From Siberia ss Sophie de Buxhoeveden. who .iied to Siberia after the Russian ren. has become a British citizen. official notice in the London of the naturalisation granted by .e Secretary, the Baroness’s address as The Dowager Marchioness of Haven's Apartments, Kensington Baroness162 words
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Article181 1938-02-15 5 Town and county councils al! over Britain .are getting deeply into debt. The total amount of the debts now con traded by local authorities is nearly £1.500.0C0.000. It is increasing by nearlv £100,000.000 a year. The Government is to send out a circular instructing them181 words
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Article57 1938-02-15 5 Contracts have been placed for the provision of two further high-power shortwave transmitters at the Empire Station at Daventry and for the necessary plant and auxiliary equipment. An extension to the building to house the new transmitters is already in hand. These developments at Daventry are57 words
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44 1938-02-15 5 The BBC regrets that George Robey has been unavoidably prevented from appearing in the broadcast from Daventry of Palace of Varieties’ on February 5, as announced in the Pinang Gazette. Instead he will be heard on March 5.44 words
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224 1938-02-15 5 stery woman, said to belong to the house of the Borgias, is believed t the head of the illicit traffic in at is baffling the French and Brithorities in Palestine, Algeria and nest men in the French and Briand secret services in North and224 words
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Article246 1938-02-15 5 Husband Stabbed With Carving Knife Mother of seven children, Mrs. Caroline W illiams, 48. of Scotland-street, Llanrwst, Denbighshire, was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband. William Williams, or. Christmas Day. The jury at Ruthin Assizes added a strong recommendation to mercy246 words
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Article242 1938-02-15 5 This evening at the Esplanade” from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m: 1 March Potpourri-Passing Of The Regiments.-Winter. A Sequel to the Famous MARTIAL MOMENTS.” 2 OvertureMarco Spada. -Auber. 3 Oriental SuiteCaravan.Joyce. 1. Caravan Camp In The Desert. Sunrise in the Desert. Camp awakening. Morning Call. 2. Caravan242 words
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Article859 1938-02-15 5 Belt Of Safety” Sky Lit By 3,000 Searchlights At 2-Mile Gaps London: The Anti-Aircraft Divisions of the Territorial Army are 20,000 short of their established strength of 50,000 officers and men. The most intensive recruiting campaign in Territorial Army history is to take place this spring to859 words
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Article105 1938-02-15 5 British Shipments To > South Africa Johannesburg:—Shipments of 200 warplanes, bought from the British Government at the nominal price of £2OO each, will begin in March. This will mark the beginning cf the fiveyear plan, under which the Union will have 250 first line. 250 second line,105 words
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Article104 1938-02-15 6 Mocker,” M.C., D.S.C., the most famous pigeon of the Great War. has 1 at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, U S A., at the advanced age of 22 years. He was not buried; it is intended he shall be stuffed and preserved, but military honours were104 words
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Article55 1938-02-15 6 I.Reuter London, Feb. 15.The Earl of Wart has beer, granted a decree nisi by Divorce Court, with custody of his > horn in 1934. He petitioned on the grouL of misconduct of the Countess in L’ Angeles in 1936 with Roger Bailey, w was cited as coI.Reuter - 55 words
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Miscellaneous687 1938-02-15 6 r T T Hollywoiod 9 Moat Beautiful Woman The Screen s Marlene DIETRICH Produced and Directed by Ernst LUDUCJLTI Director Give You The Grander Romance Of Thv Yp„ r a HERBERT MARSHAL! Marlene in Paramount’s mm i MT g WITH melvyn douglas DIETRICH Epic Production /llWli-I' «kt 1111AA|| E. EVERETT687 words
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Miscellaneous153 1938-02-15 6 THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, COMFORT AND SERI ICE Acclaimed The Best Sound Reproduction In Central And Northern Malaya: The House Of Hits (PROPRIETORS KENG HUAT FILM CO.) HAVE YOU EVER SUFFERED FROM BLONDE TROUBLE IF SO < YOU NEED A LAUGH TONIC SEE PARAMOUNT’S ALL-LAUGHING SHOW w«f Ij Z/ °o153 words
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374 1938-02-15 7 Danger Of Japanese Invasion CALCUTTA CORPORATION’S RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION recommending to the Government of India that, for the protection of the civil population in cities like Calcutta from enemy at-' citizens between the ages of 21 and 40 should be given full training for, iree374 words
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55 1938-02-15 7 At the last Junior School Certificate Examination held in Ceylon a blind boy of the Deaf and Blind School, Colombo, secured a pass. He was the only candidate sent up for examination from the Blind School. Of the 3,535 candidates who sat for the examination55 words
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Article213 1938-02-15 7 attempt to answer the question, Why is India poor?” was made by Dr. P. J. Thomas at the Madras Business and Professional Men’s Club. He said: It is usual for people to find political causes for the poverty of India, but there is sufficient m the213 words
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Article83 1938-02-15 7 Weligama. Reputed to be the oldest resident of Weligama, a Muslim ayurvedic physician, Meera Mohideen Mohammed Mohideen, died last week in his 103rd year leaving 19 male children and 17 female children. He.had six wives during his long life and leaves a widow of 37. Until a83 words
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Article211 1938-02-15 7 Now To Be Used For Munitions t Stockholm. A road built over 2,000 years ago may yet be of infinite value to China in her struggle with Japan, according to an. interview given here by Dr. Sven Hedin, the famous Asiatic traveller. This was the once211 words
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114 1938-02-15 7 New Delhi. Tuberculosis accounts for 61 per cent, of the deaths among the subordinate staff of the Government of India Secretariat. This, it is understood, is the finding of the Public Health Commissioner with the Government of India who attributes the high incidence of the disease114 words
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Article197 1938-02-15 7 Bombay Governor Unveils Statue Of King George V Sir Roger Lumley, Governor of Bombay unveiled in Bombay a statue of King George V in the open space close to the gateway of India. Simple dignity marked the function. The statue is a worthy memorial of197 words
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Article163 1938-02-15 7 "TO FIGHT THEIR OWN BATTLES” A policy of non-inberference Xn dian stated was approved by the Worturig Committee of the Congress party before its session at Wardha, Central Provinces, came to an. end. The scope of the party's work in the Indian States has been engaging163 words
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Article96 1938-02-15 7 Calcutta. It is understood that the Bengal Government has decided to abandon the policy of detention without trial for any length of time and that in the near future the only two remaining detention camps in the province, Berhampore and Hijli, will cease to exist. Berhampore96 words
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Article386 1938-02-15 7 YAKKAS” NOT OF VEDDAH ORIGIN That the Yakkas” of ancient Ceylon were not of Veddah origin as some writers tried to make out was emphasised by Baron Von Eickstedt, the famous German anthropologist and ethnologist, in the course of a lecture he gave on Modern386 words
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Article317 1938-02-15 7 97 I'3 P.C. Against 95 I'6 P.C On A” Shares The Prudential Assurance Co announces, subject to audit, a final dividend on the "A” shares of 14s. 5 2-sd. per share, or 72 I’3 per cent., tax free. This makes, with the interim, a total of 19s.317 words
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Advertisement502 1938-02-15 7 4iead Office 12, Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 with extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. 3&nffc.pore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times Singapore. Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3684. j pob Office A Brewster Road. Phone 268. <<nndon Office 46, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4 Phone Central502 words
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Advertisement202 1938-02-15 7 Kidney Germs Wreck Health Your Kidneys are a marvelous structure. Within them are 9 million tiny tubes which act as filters for the blood. When germs attack them you suffer from Burning. Itching Passages, Getting Up Nights,” Leg Pains, Dizziness, Rheumatism, Lumbago. Nerviness, Circles under Eyes or Swollen Ankles, etc.202 words
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Advertisement201 1938-02-15 7 HORLICKS REGULARLY. IT WILL SOON GIVE YOU NEW ENERGY' J 1 1/Aprws PILLS. I APIOL STEEL I Sure andeertain for all Female I I complaints.Everylady-should B I keep a box in the house. V I T* l GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY 1 I 52-54 Beach Street, Penang. 1 For spaiHmg white201 words
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Article658 1938-02-15 8 ONE important consideration in any survey of the Far Eastern situation is that the Japanese advances in China are being celebrated in the Emperor’s realm as victories over foreign Powers as well as over the Chinese. Plainly, the Sino-Japanese struggle, therefore, is one in which the world must658 words
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Article280 1938-02-15 8 Chap Goh Meh” Marred By Rail». I Not since 1'930 has there been such scenes of grandeur and such a parade of beautifully dressed Chinese ladies and girls as those witnessed on the main streets in Penang last night when all Chinese in Penang joined to280 words
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Article101 1938-02-15 8 Reuter. All-lndia Beaten In Extra Test Bombay, Feb. 14.Lord Tennyson’s XI won the extra unofficial Test against AllIndia by 156 runs, thus winning the "rubber” with three wins out of five. The tourists had 130 in their first innings (Amar Singh 5 for 47) and 288Reuter. - 101 words
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Article128 1938-02-15 8 What Hitler Was Ready To Concede Vienna. Feb. 15.—The exact nature of the concession which to Hitler is represent ed as having agreed at the Berchtesgaden meeting is now apparent from statements from official quarters and inspired press comment. While it is probably true Hitler declined to publicly128 words
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Article336 1938-02-15 8 Vafican or other channels.British Wireless. Britain Takes Steps London, Feb. 15.—1 n Commons in a reply the Foreign Secretary said he was informed of the number of executions which had taken place at Bilbao since Insurgents’ occupation. Naturally it was impossible to obtain the exact figures. HisVafican or other channels.British Wireless. - 336 words
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Article293 1938-02-15 8 A Good Report And Dividend Of 15 p.c. The eleventh annual general meeting of Kuala Kangsar Plantations, Ltd., was held at the registered office, Candlewick House, 11'6-126 Cannon-street, London, E.C. Mr. Clarance F. Leighton (chairman of the company) said that he hoped the shareholders would agree that293 words
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Article615 1938-02-15 8 Treasures Of Sultans THE Seraglio Palace, called the Turks Top K. which the Duke of V. in<ls<, r viisited when he was in Jstanbui one of the most famous p; the Ottoman sultans. Of t’ e t thrones, one is made of pure and is encrusted with615 words
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Advertisement29 1938-02-15 8 When Buying Hams ALWAYS SPECIFY A Well-known throughout THE WHOLE WORLD. :o: OBTAINABLE FEOM All the Leading Dealers. SOLE AGENTS: Henry Waugh Co.. Ltd.. PENANG Singapore, Ipoh, Koala Lonapor.29 words
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Article350 1938-02-15 9 82 Arrested Two big gambling raids were made by the Penang Police early this morning, one in Campbell Street and the other in Cintra Street, resulting in the arrest of 82 Chinese. When they were brought to th© Penang Police Court this morning both the court lock-up350 words
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Article, Illustration42 1938-02-15 9 Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and behind him Mr. E. N. Taylor (District Judge) and the Rev. H. J. Paine (Colonial Chaplain) and the Chief Police Officer, Mr. B. IV. Allen. Procession at yesterday’s ceremonial opening of Penang Assizes.42 words
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Article197 1938-02-15 9 .—British Wireless. Infected Water At Croydon London, Feb. 15.The report of the inquiry instituted by the Minister of Health into the Croydon typhoid outbreak is published. The report says the immediate cause of the outbreak was a portion of public water supply becoming infected by typhoid.—British Wireless. - 197 words
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Article181 1938-02-15 9 We are running a great risk of Britain being involved, almost single-handed, in a war with Germany, Italy and Japan; and if you get to that you can say good-bye to your Empire and to the security of these islands.” Mr. Herbert Morrison, M.P., said this181 words
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Article96 1938-02-15 9 Reuter. U.S. Farm Bill Passes Senate Washington, Feb. 15.The Senate has passed the Government’s Farm Bill, which now awaits the president’s signature. The new bill is based on the existing Soil Conservation Act, and establishes drastic control over production and marketing ol cottor s wheat, maize, tobaccoReuter. - 96 words
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Article50 1938-02-15 9 A Chinese family residing at Weld Quay left their home last night to participate in the Chap Goh Meh” celebrations, and taking advantage of this, a nocturnal visitor paid a call” at the house, entered it and decamped with a sum of money An arrest has been made.50 words
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Article256 1938-02-15 9 MIRACULOUS ESCAPE Five Europeans and a Malay syce miraculously escaped serious injuries last night when the motor tar in which they were travelling somersaulted four times after a collision with another car in Bukit Timah Road, opposite Tricity House” at the 6% milestone. Two Eurasian women256 words
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Article85 1938-02-15 9 .Reuter. London, Feb. 15. Mr. Quo Tai-chi gave a luncheon today to all delegates from the various Chinese committees in Europe who attended the I.P.C. conference. The company included representatives of the different political parties. Dr. Wellington Koo, and Mr. Li Yu-ying (Member of the Central Supervisory Committee.Reuter. - 85 words
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Article535 1938-02-15 9 W. A. Harptir - Singapore, Feb. 14. Glowering skies heralded the approaching hour of the formal opening of the Naval Base Graving Dockthe ceremony marking the triumph of eight years’ struggle against jungle, disease and comparative inaccessability. In pouring rain, the expectant throng of 11,000 specially invited guests converged upon535 words
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Advertisement726 1938-02-15 9 I nclassified Advertisements HOUSE WANTED A European Couple require furnished ouse for about six months from April the 15th. Write Box No. 213 c|o Pinang Gazette. MUNICIPALITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG Appointment Of Health Sister The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite applications for the appointment of a .Health726 words
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Advertisement26 1938-02-15 9 WANTED Good Hack. Size about 14.2 hands. Age about 4 years. Must be sound and quiet to ride. Apply stating price to Bartlett. Maxwell’s Hill, Taiping.26 words
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83 1938-02-15 10 >.Reuter. Views Of Signatory Governments Sought LONDON, FEB. 14. THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER COMMITTEE HAS VIRTUALLY APPROVED THE SCHEME, DRAFTED BY A SUB-COMMITTEE FOR CONTINUATION OF RUBBER CONTROL FOR FIVE YEARS AFTER THE END OF THE CURRENT YEAR. THE NEW SCHEME IS BEING>.Reuter. - 83 words
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Article479 1938-02-15 10 Strict Censorship Of Pictures (From Our Singapore Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 14 The worldwide interest in the Naval Base Dockyard opening ceremony was re--flected in’the large attendance of pressmen, -overseas news agency cdfrespondents, and also three newsreel cameramen. 'L- J attending 'lite ceremony inefpded Mr. R. C.479 words
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Article123 1938-02-15 10 An elderly Chinese, Ang Leong, who is alleged to have attempted to commit suicide four years ago, was charged before Mr. T'.D. Hughes, the Penang Police Magistrate, yesterday. It was alleged that the accused attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a knife on September123 words
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Article234 1938-02-15 10 .—Reuter Cannot Be Regarded As Logical” London, Feb. 14The tenor of the I Japanese reply was not unexpected, says The Times. The Japanese attitude is J quite consistent but cannot be regarded as logical. The illogicality of the standpoint is further illustrated by documents published.—Reuter - 234 words
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Article194 1938-02-15 10 ..Reuter. 1 Steam Roller Advance Shanghai. Feb. 14.Further smashing l advances were made by the Japanese in a steam roller push from the North towards the Lunghai Railway. Covering thirty miles in two days. Japanese troops occupied the walled town of Chihsien on the Peking-Hankow Railway,..Reuter. - 194 words
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Article64 1938-02-15 10 Bail of $lOO was allowed a Tamil, Kunniah. who was charged before Mr. T. D. I lugh.es, the Penang Police Magistrate, with having caused grievous hurt to Soosay, on February 7, at Kampong Java Bahru. Accused is alleged to have fractured the complainant’s arm. After the64 words
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Article630 1938-02-15 10 Malay Admits Guilt How a motor-car driver with a salary of $l5, came into possession of $2,800 and had the satisfaction of seeing it for one day before he found himself placed behind bars, was related in the Penang District Court yesterday, when a630 words
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Article194 1938-02-15 10 WARNED ON FIVE OCCASIONS For selling milk in bottles other than those approved by the Municipal Commissioners, a Tamil, Ramalingam, was fined $lO in default, two weeks’ rigorous imprisonment, by Mr. T.D. Hughes, the Fenang Police Magistrate, yesterday. He was fined a further $lO, in default,194 words
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Article1079 1938-02-15 10 CHINESE ON TRIAL AT PENANG ASSIZES At the Assize Court yesterday, a Chinese, Seng Chian Keat, was put on his trial before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and a Special Jurv on a charge of having on September 27, 1937 at about 6.20 n in.1,079 words
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Article234 1938-02-15 10 Sentence On Chinese Deferred Sentence was deferred on a Chu ese Peng Wan Seng, who pleaded guilty bpfor J Mr. T D. Hughes, the Penang p o Ct Magistrate, yesterday, to a charge h a y. ing committed theft of a wrist wat<-h anrf wristlet chain valued234 words
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Advertisement101 1938-02-15 10 '■■'-.’/‘J NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL PHONE NO SO. TANJONG BUNGAH. PENANG For your pleasure we have erected a diving stage complete with sprim Rates moderate. The best place for your Holidays. AT LAST A BOILER COMPOUND FREE FROM ALL SODA AND CHEMICALS! D.M.” Boiler Enamel. Prevents and arrests pitting and corrosion,101 words
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Article, Illustration226 1938-02-15 11 r RONT SEAT GUESTS: just a few of th? 11,000 people who were present at the opening of the graving docx by Sir Shen ton Thomas yesterday. In the background, sailors of H.M.S. Duncan watch the ceremony. SCENES AT YESTERDAY’S NAVAL BASE CEREMONY AIR MAILAIR MAIL PICTURE; – AIR MAIL PICTURE - 226 words
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Article779 1938-02-15 12 DAVID SARNOFF, PRESIDENT OF THE RADIO CORPORATION Of AMERICA. [EXCERPTS FROM AN ADDRESS AT THE HARVARD GUARDIAN CONFERENCE ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY - AMERICAN VIEWS PROBLEM BY DAVID SARNOFF, PRESIDENT OF THE RADIO CORPORATION Of AMERICA. [EXCERPTS FROM AN ADDRESS AT THE HARVARD GUARDIAN CONFERENCE ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY PROPAGANDA” is a word that has been employed so genera and so lloosely in recent years that to most people779 words
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158 1938-02-15 12 .4 speech by his Majesty King George VI will be broadcast ho the Empire on February 17 from Guildhall, London. The occasion will be a visit by their Majesties the King and Queen to the Lord Mayor's evening reception in connection with158 words
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Article402 1938-02-15 12 Latest Times Of Posting AIR MAILS: A mail for Kuala Lumpur and Singapor, by Malayan Internal Air Service will cb,<at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A mail for Siam, Burma, India, Ir-,. Egypt, Sudan. Belgian Congo, Great Britain, Ireland, Europe and North and Sou/. America by Imperial Airways402 words
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Miscellaneous2592 1938-02-15 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES BBC BERLIN HONG KONG NIROM today A IMH 15.20 Jfc/i 19.7 m. /qi i m YDC 15.15 Me s (19.8 m.) 9.54 MC/. 81« ZB y p>m Tune mon the following wavelengths: DJE 17.78 Mc/i L«.B* m. J’.’,™ 2f) European programme. 12.40 Studio Orchestra under ons aDJQ2,592 words
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Miscellaneous19 1938-02-15 12 tide table HIGH LOW TODAY 12.05 p.m. 6.45 p.m. TOMORROW 12.42 a.m. 6.56 a.m. 12.42 p.m. 7.24 p m.19 words
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Article754 1938-02-15 13 ALLEGATIONS AGAINST WATER SUPPLY HOW a ship was alleged to have gone from port to port with the water supply gradually becoming worse and the crew suffering from stomach trouble and malaria until seven of them lied was told at Newcastle by Mr. A.754 words
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Article797 1938-02-15 13 M.S. TIDORE’ arrives today from Belavvan, sails same day for Singapore. M.S. BATAK’ arrived yesterday from Batoe Bahra, Belavvan, Asahan. Berombang and Paneh. sails tomorrow' for Belavvan and other ports. S.S. GENERAL VERSPYCK’ arrived yesterday from Lho Seumawe, Sigli, Olehleh, and Sabang, sails tomorrow for797 words
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Article471 1938-02-15 13 After becoming really negligible last year, the figures of shipping lying idle in the United Kingdom have now risen a little, but the total of less than 100.000 tons net of British shipping on Jan. 1 is still trifling compared with the great totals of the years of471 words
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Advertisement440 1938-02-15 13 BLUE FUNNEL LINE H ET 1 e s ENT U e, FebT 8 D M L e. AJAA Also J| Glaqpmxr Og u W Feb. lg Mar. 16 C. ACHILLES Also calls MarsS. a- H n Feb. 24 Mar. 21 TEN DAY SERVICE TO LTVFRPnnt Mar 4 A P r440 words
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Advertisement776 1938-02-15 13 PJf and VX BRITISH INDIA (ißCorporated la WgiirAfl PORT SWETTENHAM SINGAPORE S.S. ROHNA” SAILING THURSDAY, 17th FEBRUARY. 1938. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port -tf-.r.nxn, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service London and Far East Mail Service. RTTT ANT Outward from Ixmdoi776 words
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585 1938-02-15 14 PRELUDE TO MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENT IN BRITISH FAR EASTERN STRATEGY Full Majesty Of The Occasion Captured The Pinang Gazette Special Correspondent aboard the Sea Belle II writes:— Only from the Sea Belle and her escort of two destroyers and two patrol585 words
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Article109 1938-02-15 14 The Pinang Gazette Manila correspondent states that although three American cruisers were invited to Singapore to be the only foreign guests at the opening of the -toorld’s largest graving dock, only ten of 200 American residents of Singapore were lucky enough to obtain invitations to the109 words
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115 1938-02-15 14 F. A. And Scottish Draw Reuter. London, Feb. 14.The draw for the F. A. Cup Sixth Round to be played on March 3 has been made as follow’s: Chesterfield or Tottenham vs. Sunder land. Charlton or Aston Villa vs. Manchester City. Brentford vs. PrestonReuter. - 115 words
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Article213 1938-02-15 14 Good Going At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. There was a good turnout this morning for training at Bukit Timah in preparation for the Singapore Spring Meeting. Trainers were enabled to judge the*measure of speed which their charges are capable in a number of213 words
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591 1938-02-15 14 Majority Of Them Saw Very Little! (brom Our Special Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 14. Unveiling the plaque let into one of its thousand loot sides the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas, named the Naval base ('ravin” Dock, King George 1 Dock’ this591 words
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Article177 1938-02-15 14 Movie Cameraman Complains (From Our Special Corr pondeift) Singapore, Feb. 14. I w*as more of a nervous wreck after photographing this Naval Base than I was after the sinking of the Panay,” declared the movie cameraman. Mr. Erie Mayell, when commenting this evening on the restrictions to177 words
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Article376 1938-02-15 14 COLOURFUL FUNCTION ABOARD H.M.S. EAGLE (From Our Special Corresponds Singapore. Feb. 14 During the reception for distir.g guests held aboard the H.M.S. Ei after the opening ceremony. CoioneLlewellyn presented to Sir Shentor Em. mas a wooden model of the EK>lphir. suspended from a ribbon across tht of376 words
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Advertisement127 1938-02-15 14 the Ravager SILVERFISH destroy books, j&gSLSpray cupboards, bookcases, I SHELLTOX Will Not Stain Fabrics AilaUc Petroleum Co. (SS.) Ltd. 8A w Don't suffer from HEADACHES—NEURALBIA—COLDS-TOOTHACHE-FEVER OR RHEUMATISM Do what thousands of ingredientsin convenothers are doing to get ient tablet form, that acts immediate relief from, instantly to relieve pain pain127 words
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Advertisement131 1938-02-15 14 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 supplement with each copy of the Pinang Gazette before each race day. DON’T MISS IT And to131 words
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Article, Illustration2572 1938-02-15 15 Scotland’s Young Players Shine Brilliantly LOSERS FINISH WITH ONLY SIX FORWARDS SCOTLAND 8 PTS., WALES 6 i c L Edinburgh, Feb. 5 v\ elshmen, confident that their side would win the fortyninth match against Scotland at Murrayfield here today, gathered in theii thousands, and2,572 words
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Article152 1938-02-15 15 MIN SIN SEAH BEAT SUNNYLADS In a friendly game of badminton consisting of 4 singles and 4 doubles played on Sunday at their court, Min Sin Seah defeated the Sunnylads B.P. by five games to three. The results are as follows: (Min Sin Seah players mentioned first152 words
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Article141 1938-02-15 15 OFFICE-BEARERS ELECTED A general meeting of the Baharol Alanf Football Club, Sungei Pinang, Penang, was held at the Club premises, 127 River Rd Penang on Sunday at 3 p m. There were about 70 members present and the following were elected office-bearers for the year:President: Mr.141 words
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Article, Illustration28 1938-02-15 15 JUNIOR TENNIS FINALISTS.— Miss Muriel Harris (left) and Mist Jean Nicoll. qualified for the final of English Junior tennis championship». Mimi Nicoll won the title.28 words
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Advertisement164 1938-02-15 15 OVALTIN E P/ease 111 ...wri Popu I ar Choice MILK BARS IR-,. and CAFES Hk WHEREVER you goyou can be certain of obtaining your I I glass or cup of OVALTINE/ 1 "T For a P leasan t change, order f your OVALTINE’ served cold. r Its coot creamy, deliciousness164 words
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Miscellaneous34 1938-02-15 15 POP Light-Footed, Light-Headed By J. MILLAR WATT H ,F >W is 'lmt x-x r or S BOTH C eNDS 1 il' I h OnS.5 I balance ij®' 8 1 reer W 1’ M?■ I--.34 words
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Article132 1938-02-15 16 TIN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON-(Spot) K No market £lgo 5 0 LONDON—(3 months) market £lBO. 0. 0 SINGAPORE 8 $BB-621 BUSINESS DONE PENANG s BBi $88,621 BUSINESS DONE Buyers no sellers 25 tons COPRA (Sundned) S 3 80 $3 80 BLACK PEPPER 9 50 JJJJJJJJJJJ J J J J J132 words
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Article341 1938-02-15 16 Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan, 5 p.c., 1944-64 IISJ Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 114? War Loan, 31 p.c 103 z Com. Union Assce. (Units) Prudential Assce. A” 251 Royal Assce. share 10s pd.) 8g Great Western Rly. Ordy 62341 words
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Article118 1938-02-15 16 Paris 151 i 152 New York 5.01}& 5.02,V Montreal 5.011® 5.02 J Brussels 29.55 J 29.56 J Geneva 21.60’4 21.61 Amsterdam 8.9612 8.96? Milan 95g- 95 Berlin 12.41 12.421 Stockholm U 19.40 19.40 Copenhagen X 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19 90 19.90 Vienna i I 26J 26i Helsingfors 226118 words
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Article125 1938-02-15 16 London, Feb. 15. RUBBER Steady. London 6ft buyers 7& sellers April/June 7 A buyers 71 sellers July/Sept 71 buyers 71 sellers Oct./Dec 75 buyers 7 A sellers NEW YORK 14.40 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 43,092 tons Li ver pool 22,613 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Feb.)125 words
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Article231 1938-02-15 16 KENNEDY CO. RUBBER Buyers Sellers Batu Lintang 105 1.15 c Benta 1-M 110 ex TIN Ampat 49 Asam Kumbang 2916 30|6 Batu Selangor 1-52 1-55 Hong Fatt I- 07 1 10 Jelapang 32 1 6 336 Jelebu .75 -80 Kpg. Kamunting 10’3 10 9ex Kpg. Lanjut 206 21 0 Katu231 words
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Article149 1938-02-15 16 Market Watchful New York, Feb. 14.—Market is marking time pending developments. Dow Jones’ avs. Prev. 30 indus 124.94 125.97 20 rails 29.16 20 utilities 18. 74 J W 40 bonds 91 Business done 000 s 390 Am. Tobacco B 65 65g Anaconda Cpr 32 Beth. Steel 558 Douglas149 words
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Article25 1938-02-15 16 TIN Singapore 588.62% Per pkl. Penang $88.62% Ier pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 22 /!8c Per lb. Penang Spot 22 718 c Per lb.25 words
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Article175 1938-02-15 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor 1.50 1.55 Hong Fatt 1.06 1.08 Klang River 1.571 1.62 J Kuchai 1.40 1.45 Petaling 6.75 7.00 e: Rahman Hyd. 1.35 1.40 Rantau Pref. L3O 1.35 Sungei Luas 11)0 1.65 Tai ping Cons. 1.60 1.65 Talam 1.45 1.50 Bangrin 23|6 24 0175 words
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585 1938-02-15 16 Increased Dividend QUESTION OF A RESERVE STOCK The ordinary annual general meeting of the British Tin Investment Corporation Ltd., was held on February Ist, in London. EC. Mr. E, V. Pearce, who presided in the absence in Malaya of the chairman, read the speech Captain O.585 words
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Article167 1938-02-15 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenbys 1.27 J 1.37 i A. Panas 1.10 1.15 Bassetts .52?, .571 Batu Lintangs 1.00 1.05 c Bedfords .95 j qq Bentas 1.00 1.05 Erogas .72’ .771 Lunas 1.55 1.65 Mentakabs .42’ ,45 C Malaka Pindas 1.17 J *1.25 Pa J ams 1.722 1.82 i167 words
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Article76 1938-02-15 16 Shortly after 9 p.m. yesterday, the Fire Brigade was called out to a printing press in China Street. Two engines, under the Fire Superintendent, Mr. A. J. Brown, answered the alarm, but found on their arrival that the trouble was due to a short circuit. The engin.es76 words
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Advertisement138 1938-02-15 16 BANKS A NEW SAFE DEPOSIT SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables, 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 upon138 words
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Advertisement556 1938-02-15 16 HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hong Kong) The Liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed by Ordinance No. 6 of 1929 of the Colony. Head Office:— HONG KONG. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and Fully paid up $20,000.00C Reserve Funds: Sterling 6.500.00 P556 words
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