Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 February 1938
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1938-02-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 42. Vol. XCVI. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article268 1938-02-18 1 are assuming the offensive.Sin Chew Jit Poh. Japanese Admit Claims Premature SCENES OF HORROR AT HANGCHOW Peiping, Feb. 17.The official claim made by the Japanese yesterday to have captured Weihwei was modified today when Japanese stated that advancing forces wer<* engaged in fierce battle at \Xare assuming the offensive.Sin Chew Jit Poh. - 268 words
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Article216 1938-02-18 1 Reuter. 44 Japan Needs Powers’ Help Japan will maintain, the policy of Open Door for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the Chinese people and welcome the cultural anJ economic co-operation of other interested powers, especially Great Britain, in rehabilitation of China, declared Viscount Ishii atReuter. - 216 words
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Article70 1938-02-18 1 Reuter. The King broadcast for the third time in his reign speaking at a reception given at the Guildhall by the National Advisory Council on Physical Training and Recreation. He made a strong appeal for the cause of physical fitness which lies very near my heart.” His MajestyReuter. - 70 words
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Article30 1938-02-18 1 The British Government has received a reply from General Franco upon representations made regarding the recent air attack on the British steamship Alceria. The Note is now"under examination.30 words
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Article128 1938-02-18 1 Reily Recommendations Accepted A statement of the Government's policy n rent restriction, issued as a’ White P iper, announces that the Government will accept the recommendations of the majority report of the Reily Committee for immediate decontrol of houses with a yearly value or rateable value exceeding £35128 words
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Article731 1938-02-18 1 Lords Debate On Foreign Affairs 'British Wireless. The debate on foreign affairs in the Lords, initiated on Wednesday by Lord Arnold, who supported by Lord Ponsonby, Racked the conception of the League as an instrument of collective security—a view strongly opposed by Lord Cecil'British Wireless. - 731 words
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879 1938-02-18 1 Early Official Statement The Commons again displayed great interest at Question Time in the new Austro-German agreement. I.Reuter. Answering the Opposition leader, the Foreign Secretary said he had received certain information regarding it, but as the terms had not yet been made public he wasI.Reuter. - 879 words
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Article115 1938-02-18 1 .Reuter.. Paris, Feb. 18.Dr. Schu schiii gg at the Berchtesgaden is stated (according to Havas’ Berlin correspondent) to have accepted conditions whereby Nazis will be given more posts in the Austrian Cabinet and commanding positions in the fatherland Front. Austria will realign her policy towards the League of Nations.Reuter.. - 115 words
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Article27 1938-02-18 1 -Reuter. Berlin, Feb. IS.It is xemi-offxci-ally announced that the Japanese Ambassador conversed with Hermann Goering yesterday on questicns of interest to Germany and Japan.”Renter.-Reuter. - 27 words
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Advertisement17 1938-02-18 1 SIAMESE HAND-CRAFT SILVER-NIELLO WARES USEFUL PRESENTS, AT J. RUGDEE Co. SIAMESE ART PHOTOGRAPHER 28 BISHOP ST., PENANG.17 words
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Advertisement122 1938-02-18 1 Estd. 1887. W. KIM MU3 SON, FOR RUBBER, BRASS STEEL STAMPS, BRASS SEALS, EMBOSSING SEALS, STEEL PUNCHES, DIES, STENCILS, ETC. 79. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. H fir -hi— /J you tried BACON It’s all a matter of quality, freshness and where you purchase. All our three famous brands I each possessing122 words
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1568 1938-02-18 2 Accused And Deceased W ere Once Associates DEFENCE RAISES QUESTION OF SANITY THE trial was commenced yesterday before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and a Special Jury of a Chinese, Chia Chua Bah, who is charged with having committed murder by1,568 words
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Article157 1938-02-18 2 Chinese Convicted Six weeks' rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Chinese, Tan Hai Bian, who claimed trial before Mr. T. D. Hughes the Penang police magistrate to a charge of having committed theft of a pair of trousers valued at $1.50 belonging to Khoa157 words
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Article214 1938-02-18 2 Chinese Sentenced For Theft Of Watch Taking into consideration the fact that all the property that had been stolen had beer, recovered, Mr. T. D. Hughes, the Penang police magistrate fined a Chinese Chye Wai Seng $25 in addition to one day’s simple imprisonment, for theft of214 words
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254 1938-02-18 2 Coronation Gesture (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Feb. 17. That the balance of a loan granted to the late Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan. (Tuanku Muhammad) by the Negri Sembilan government was written off as a Coronation gesture is revealed254 words
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Article58 1938-02-18 2 (From Our Own Correspondent* Seremban, Feb. 17. That electric alarm signals were purchased last year for the Central Police Station. Fire Station and Barracks, Seremban for $350 is revealed in the report of the Finance Committee of the Negri Sembilan State Council. Previous to purchasing these58 words
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Advertisement306 1938-02-18 2 Relieves T FAIN Instanthj! nKk HEADACHES neuralgia TOOTHACHE RHEUMATISM COLDS FEVER If you suffer from headaches to thousands. Doctors and ran’t sleep because of the dentists prescribe it. pains of neuralgia, tooth- Try ANACIN and see for ache or rheumatism.If you yourself how quickly it have a cold or fevertake306 words
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442 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. 100,000 Muslim Troops Marching Southward Against Enemy A CHINESE REPORT FROM HANGCHOW, CAPITAL n OF CHEKIANG, STATES THAT THE CHEKIANG AND ANHUI FORCES ARE PREPARING A BIG OFFENSIVE ON THE WEAKENED JAPANESE GARRISONS IN ALL PARTS OF CHEKIANG AND WEST ANHUI,. Reuter. - 442 words
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Article232 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Bullion Circles Not Surprised ATTITUDE OF BRITISH AUTHORITIES Gold valued over £1,000,000 changed hands at today’s fixing for the first time >ince last November. London bullion dealers are not surprised by the volume of the turnover, pointing out that it is merely a reflection of the' Reuter. - 232 words
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50 1938-02-18 3 the U Class Unity and Ursula.British Wireless. London, Feb. 17.—Three submarines of two different classes were launched from the naval construction works of Vickers Armstrong at Barrow today. One was of the B Class Triumph, and others were of the U Class Unity and Ursula.Britishthe U Class Unity and Ursula.British Wireless. - 50 words
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Article337 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Deep Interest Of Commons London, Feb. 17Deep interest in the new Austro-German agreement was again demonstrated in. Commons this afternoon when Mr. Eden said he is not yet able to gi\ e detailed information in the absence, of ncn publication, of the agreement, but had receivedReuter. - 337 words
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145 1938-02-18 3 British Wireless. Leningrad Office To Close Down London, Feb. 17.It is officially announced British Consulate in Leningrad is being- closed down. The effect is there will be no British consulates in Soviet Russia in future. How a visa for travel in the United KingdomBritish Wireless. - 145 words
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71 1938-02-18 3 London, Feb. 17—It is understood that Mr. de Valera and his colleagues in the Government of Eire who. as announced in the Commons, are to resume conversation with representatives of the United Kingdom Government on Monday, will arrive in London on Saturday morning. The meetings will71 words
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Article66 1938-02-18 3 British Wireless. London, Feb. 17—A new agreement for increased wages and holidays with pay’ for workers in shipbuilding and ship rcnairing industry were accepted to by the confederation of shipbuilding and engineering unions at a meeting yesterday in York. The meeting expressed great satisfaction with the termsBritish Wireless. - 66 words
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Article21 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Shanghai, Feb. 17—It is officially claim ed that the Japanese have captured Weihwei and are pressing on to Sinsiang.Reuter. - 21 words
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Article57 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Portion To Be Leased Out To America Mr. G. Mandcr 'will ask Mr. Neville Chamberlain on Feb. 22 in Commons, "If the ißritish Government i.'ould be prepared to enter into negotiations u ith. the United Stat Gov:-;irv nt for the latter’s nse, 11/ b or otherwise, ofReuter. - 57 words
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Article118 1938-02-18 3 .Reuter. Opposition By Congressites Haripura, Feb. 27.A resolution rejecting tne new Indian Coisticti ion was passed by the drafting committee for discussion at the plenary session of the National Congress, opening on Saturday. It steles that any acceptable constitution must be framed on the people’s representatives without.Reuter. - 118 words
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Article96 1938-02-18 3 British Wireless. London. Feb. 17—The appointment of a successor to Sir George Simpson, Clerk ol the Weather,” who is retiring in September. is announced. The new director of meteorological office will be Mr. N. K. Johnson. Mr. C. C. Woolley, Colonial Secretary, Jamaica, will be appointed Chief Secretary– British Wireless. - 96 words
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558 1938-02-18 3 The hope that the Young Women’s Christian Association of Penang will gather more members this year, which promises to be a very bright year in view of the extensive programme of social work, sporting pursuits, functions to bring members closer and558 words
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Article48 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. London, Feb. 17.—1 n Comraons today, the Prime Minister stated that pledges given by the late Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, that conscription would not be introduced in peace time ty his Government will be appned equally' by the present administration.--FL» oter.Reuter. - 48 words
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Article34 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Paris, Feb 17.The death is announce I of M. Andre Lebon, ex-French Minister, Chairman of the Credit Fonci- r. and vi ?c_ chairman of the Suez Canal CompanyReuter. - 34 words
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Article53 1938-02-18 3 British Wireless. London, Feb. 17. The Great West- n Railway Company announce that in view of increasing cost of steam working, a schi for electrification of part of their systu "n is in preparation. Hitherto, less electrirication has been carried on this than on any main lineBritish Wireless. - 53 words
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Article29 1938-02-18 3 Reuter. Washington, Fe*b. 17. Mr Roosevelt has appointed Mr. Henry Stimson, ex-Secretary of State, and Mr. Michael Doyle, a w»Uknown lawyer, as U.S. members of the Hague Court.--Reuter.. Reuter. - 29 words
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Advertisement127 1938-02-18 3 T. James’s, Pall Mall, Piccadilly the London you know so we 11... the London which effortlessly contrives to supply you with idl the most exclusive luxuries of life. From this neighbourhood come the Sackville cigarettes. Much could be told of the fine quality Virginia tobacco, the careful blending, the skill127 words
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Advertisement143 1938-02-18 3 rn d ALL PURE r /t' IN JL WOOL ENGLAND HILL -W 5 HOME WEAR TEXWOL’fc j WOOL UNSHRINKABLE UNDERWEAR MADE IN ENGLAND V 1 vl wgwtfiy So/t. absorbent and I -111 -U I non-irritating to wl lln the ten derest skin AAAA A A MADE OF THE VERY BEST143 words
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1065 1938-02-18 4 ROTARY PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS TO NAVAL BASE GUESTS. (Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Feb. 1/. NJ. ER was a meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore s’o well attended as yesterday’s at the Adelphi Hotel, when Ofhcers of the British and American Navies ayd1,065 words
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Article506 1938-02-18 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs. Eric Price of Kalumpang who is recovering from her recent illness is at present on holiday on Fraser's Hill. Mr. L. G’ W. Ward, Electrical Engineer, Perak, has returned to Ipoh from home leave, accompanied by Mrs. ard. Mr. and Mrs. T. Nielsen and their two children506 words
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Article248 1938-02-18 4 I nder Police'Escort (From Our Own Correspondent') Singapore, Feb. 17. A 55-year-old Chinese named Tan Liap who was being brought under police escort from Johore to Singapore together with six other Chinese on Feb. 9 was found to be dead when the train arrived at Telok248 words
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284 1938-02-18 4 S. S. Administration Unsatisfactory” (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 17. Declaring that the administration of the Straits Settlements Gaming- Ordinance was highly unsatisfactory, Mr. S. Fung, before Mi'. Justice Horne in; the Singapore High Court yesterday, when he unsuccessfully argued an ap284 words
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Article182 1938-02-18 4 §lO Fine For His Manager (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Feb. 17. A fine of $lO was imposed on the Man ager of the Tranship Department of Messrs. Mansfield and Co.. Singapore, who pleaded guilty to a charge of having failed to return a Transit Permit when182 words
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Article170 1938-02-18 4 Former Deputy Mentri Besar (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Feb. 16. The death of Yang Mulia Ungku Moha med bin Mohamed Khalid, the former Deputy Mentri Besar, Johore at Mecca on Jan. 27 is announced with deep regret by H.H. the Sultan in the latest170 words
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Article161 1938-02-18 4 Chinese Posed As His Brother (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Feb. 17. A man who represented himself to be his brother in order to get a certificate of admission for his brother to enter the colony was fined $lOO, or four months’ rigorous imprisonment by Mr.161 words
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Article183 1938-02-18 4 Following contributions received up-to-date towards the China Distress Relief Fund Previously acknowledged Straits $458 231.13. Han Chiang School, Penang $50.50; Workmen of Messrs. Lee Kong Co., Bock Cheong. Say Saik Engineering Factories -Sa Kee Pai In Tan $85.55; Workmen cf Municipal Tramways Dept. $46.25; Oversea Chinese183 words
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Advertisement17 1938-02-18 4 \s A £'G"'> Wk W s w MARE HIS INT BOURNVILLE COCOA 45 EXTRA NOURISHMENT BC. 117 words
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Article1013 1938-02-18 5 Management Of Railways: Road Control IMPRESSIONS OF VISITING MINISTER (brom Our Own Correspondent.) «r Singapore, Feb. 17. is soniew hat to be regretted that the lesson the employers am empoxees of \lour State Railway seem to have learnt and )eneh;tted by was not commuted to1,013 words
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390 1938-02-18 5 r>urne: Consternation was caused .n.ily in a Melbourne suburb when r.i n. who had apparently died, was and lived for an hour. The man, s 1( is SB, had been ailing 1 for some preparing the body for the un- Akers a nurse390 words
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129 1938-02-18 5 Government Inquiry Canberra Federal Government propose to inwhether shipbuilding can be undera Australia if it is assisted either by position of duties on large vessels versea or by the subsidy method > in other maritime countries. resent tariff imposes duties cf 50 on British and 70129 words
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Article189 1938-02-18 5 -,er United States liner Leviathan, sing the Atlantic in about nine < arrived in the Forth from New i took up an anchorage in Inver- Bay, about a mile east of the Forth where she will remain for about before being taken to Rosyth Dockr breaking up. r189 words
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Article104 1938-02-18 5 30 To Go From Germany Berlin: Arrangements have been made by local German Jewish organisations with the Australian Government to accept as immigrants a party of thirty Jewish childdren. During the past ten months a nartv of ten Jewish children has been sent each month to104 words
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Article269 1938-02-18 5 Cost The Colony §3,315 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Feb. 17. An error of judgment” by the Official Assignee has cost the Straits Settlements $3,315, according to the report of a Finance Committee meeting, presented to the Legislative Council. In the Bankruptcy of Ng Sing Phang269 words
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307 1938-02-18 5 EX-SERVANT SENT TO GAOL London: By posing as an heiress, Ada Owens, 33-years-old former servant, lived with her £3-a-week husband at the rate of between £lO and £l5 a week, it was revealed at Birmingham Police iCourti when she was307 words
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Advertisement67 1938-02-18 5 wUIrWWWWSMk ONE OF LIFE’S PLEASURES A Sure Cure Of Tropical Thirst "PRICES NOW REDUCED" Quarts $6.50 per dozen including duty Pints 54.00 per dozen including duty. Obtainable Everywhere AGENTS j HENRY WAUGH CO.. LTD. SINGLE SHELLI dodge PACKARD CHRYSLER STUDEBAKER vNr triple Shell HAT MORRIS CITROEN HILLMAN STANDARD 9 aEROSHELI67 words
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Miscellaneous1120 1938-02-18 6 REMEMBER MR. AND MRS. PATRON, j WHEN YOU SEE THIS TRADE MARK" 1938 IS PARAMOUNT’S OUTSTANDING YEAR IN THIS NEWSPAPER IF IT IS A PARAMOUNT PICTURE j YOU NEED NOT GO ELSEWHERE FOR YOU’RE ASSURED OF A GOOD SUPER SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT! EVENING’S ENTERTAINMENT! <7l?I THE HOUSE OF BIG HITS QUEEN’S1,120 words
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Article1037 1938-02-18 7 AMERICAN PAPER BOMBED DECAPITATED HEADS: GIRLS’ MIDNIGHT DISCOVERY yhRRORISM had a tree hand in Shanghai last week. In addition to outrages already committed and warnings given by pro-Japanese terrorists to C hinese journalists connected with foreign and Chinese newspapers, decapitated heads of Chinese were found. Two men1,037 words
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Article349 1938-02-18 7 General Warns His Troops After a memorial service in Nanking for the officers and men killed in action eral Matsui, the Japanese Comman n Chief, instructed his commanders to agntei discipline in their units in order to enhan the prestige of the Imperial Army P® ing of349 words
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Article659 1938-02-18 7 Foreign Pilots MANOEUVRES STRICT SECRET Hankow 7 pOREIGN volunteers, who are working for the Chinese Air Force on individual contracts on a basis of experience and ability, receive a bonus when they shoot down planes, and are given compensation for injuries. Compensation is given to659 words
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Article, Illustration37 1938-02-18 7 Mr. Joseph Kennedy, the United States’ new ambassador in England. who is expected to play a more important role in Europe as the rcpresentat've of America than any other American ambassadors since the Great War.37 words
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822 1938-02-18 7 Chinese Customs Problem THE CURRENCY POSITION! r |''HERE is evidence of at least a temporary lull in Anglo-Japanese tension, and attempts to smooth out difficulties are being made in a slightly better atmosphere, writes the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent. To this the speech delivered in822 words
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Advertisement296 1938-02-18 7 office 12. Bishop Street, Penang Phone 1477 1478 wit! extensions. Telegrams Gazette Penang. ffxpor* Office Cecil Street, Sing «pose. Phone 5471. Tel Times’ Singapore. j j i a Lninpur Office: 25, Java Sfreot. Phone 368.5. Office Brewster Road. Phone 268. des Office 46, 43, Fleet Street, London EC. 4 Phone296 words
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Advertisement288 1938-02-18 7 .Make a note of these addresses for yourself 1 and vour friends. LONDON’S LEADING RESIDENTIAL HOTEES. Within 3 minutes Hyde Park and Tube. Daily ta ms as required. Conveniently situated for all London attractions. Passenger Lifts, Carages, Central heating. Hot and Cold running water. Exchange telephone and gas fires rn288 words
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Article574 1938-02-18 8 THE dissemination of misleading news, from highly coloured propaganda to downright lies, has become a regretable but familiar feature of international activities in the Far East. On Wednesday, the House of Commons was urged to counteract the effect of misleading propaganda by the distribution of straight-forward news on the574 words
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Article113 1938-02-18 8 Reuter. May Be Expended Washington, Feb. 17.Rear Admiral Dubose, Chief of Naval Construction, testified before the Naval Affairs Committee that Mr. Roosevelt's expansion pro gramme would cost over a thousand million dollars. He estimated that 46 warships would cost $731,095,000; 22 auxiliaries $246.451,000 and minesweepers and tendersReuter. - 113 words
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Article50 1938-02-18 8 .Reuter. Asked in the Commons whether he would take steps to prohibit the importation of Chinese liquid eggs to prevent risk of typhoid infection from this source, Sir Kingsley Wood declined. He added that laboratory examinations of Chinese eggs had not revealed the presence of disease, producing organisms.Reuter..Reuter. - 50 words
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Article65 1938-02-18 8 The Prime Minister was asked in the Commons if he could give an assurance that the plĕdge given by Earl Baldwin that conscription w’ould not be introduced in peace time by his Government applied equally to the present Administration. Mr. Chamberlain replied Yes, Sir.’ Asked did that apply65 words
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Article55 1938-02-18 8 Two cars were in collision at the junction of McNair Street and Magazine Road yesterday afternoon. One car came to a stop at the five-foot way of a shop. The bonnet was badly damaged, while the other car had its mudguard dented. A report was made at55 words
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Article46 1938-02-18 8 Among recipients of decorations from the King at Buckingham Palace yesterday’ at the second investiture in connection with the New Years Honours were two miners brothersfrom Staffsordshire who had been awarded medals rn recognition of their bravery in a colliery accident last year.46 words
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Article32 1938-02-18 8 -Reuter. Lille, Feb. 17.The danger of a strike in the Nord Department is at present averted by the decision of the workers to accept the arbitration award previously refused.Reuter.-Reuter. - 32 words
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Article27 1938-02-18 8 Reuter. The new Rumania Government today dismissed 25,000 unqualified” persons in the Civil Service of whom 2,400 were engaged in Bucharest alone as state officials.Reuter. - 27 words
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Article53 1938-02-18 8 British Wireless. London, Feb. 17,—Recruits for all arms in the Regular Army last week numbered 730 of whom 373 enlisted in the infantiy. This is a total increase of 252 over the intake for the corresponding week last year and the best return for that particular weekBritish Wireless. - 53 words
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Article240 1938-02-18 8 Non-Political Body Formed London, Feb. 18,—With its mot co, In Defence of Freedom,” a non-political organisation the Army and Home and Empire Defence League” was launched today for the purpose of galvanizing; public attention to the needs of Imperial defence. A manifesto issued today signed by Lord240 words
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Article149 1938-02-18 8 White Paper To Be Issued In the Lords the Marquess of Lothian asked the Secretary for India if he would issue a White Paper giving information on the "unfortunate crisis that had arisen between His Majesty's Ministers in certain provinces in India and the Governors.” and in particular149 words
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Article25 1938-02-18 8 Reuter. London, Feb. 17.Sir John Gilmour, M.P., has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.Reuter.Reuter. - 25 words
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Article83 1938-02-18 8 Mr. Cheah Kok Wah And Miss Heah Eng Suat Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. Cheah Kok Wah, fifth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cheah Kim Geok. and brother of Mr. Cheah Kok Eng, to Miss Heah Eng Suat, only daughter83 words
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Article237 1938-02-18 8 Thrilling Mystery At Royal CHARLIE CHAN ON BROADWAY." Stour: Warner Oland. Detective drama. Shriving at Royal. One will never tire of the courteous Warner Oland as the Chinese sleuth, witn ;his quaint sayings. New ones include: .“Etiquette goes when lady in distress”; No poison more deadly than237 words
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Article546 1938-02-18 8 Parliamentary Ignorance Parliamentary ignor ance threatens to c onie as notorious as ig nor ance upon the Bench. In the llo Us of Commoms on Wednes 1 t t Secretary of State for the -lonics the Hon. W. G. A. Ormsffi r„, r< said he was not546 words
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Advertisement189 1938-02-18 8 y' Shippers of the I X Choicest Wines I pi Spirits Import- I M ers of Tobaccos Ciqars to Malaya I B since 18f5 SB w i JOHN LITTLE jSkl H AND CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) Sfa? SINGAPORE. PENANG. IPOII AND KUALA LUMPUR RS x' PITMAN S COLLEGE POSTAL189 words
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Advertisement51 1938-02-18 8 ALREADY FAMOUS I I h jtwll II il 'JUfrURH WF BLACK WHITE SMOKING MIXTURE is worthy to stand unashamed on the same shelf as Black White Cigarettes which have long been known as England’s highest class cigarettes. 1 oz 2oz &4 oz tins On sale everywhere Importers HENRY WAUGH CO.51 words
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Article953 1938-02-18 9 Pool Campaign Eagerly Discussed In London NO STATEMENT BY I.T.C. LIKELY (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 17. Commenting on tomorrow’s I. T. C. meeting the Financial Times suggests that, as an alternative to a quota reduction under 70 per cent, the maintenance of which953 words
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Article475 1938-02-18 9 Death Sentence Passed The trial was continued this morning at the Assize Court before Mr. Justice Gordon Smith and a-Special Jury of Chia Chau Bah, who was charged with having on July 14 at Prangin Road committed murder by causing the death of Uin Kee Wan.475 words
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Article205 1938-02-18 9 Regent Of Kedah H.H. the Regent of Kedah and H.H. Tengku Yacob, who went to Singapore to attend the graving dock opening ceremony, arrived in Penang today on their way back to Alor Star. MR. B. W. ALLEN The Penang Chief Police Officer. Mr. B.205 words
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Article21 1938-02-18 9 The s.s. President Adams is due in Penang on April 25 and the s.s. Presiden: Harrison on May 23.21 words
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245 1938-02-18 9 Exciting Capture Described (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 17. Intense interest was aroused in Kuala Lumpur when a 15-foot crocodile was driven in a heavy lorry through the streets to the Central Police Station this afternoon. Bakar bin Haji Ahmat had caught the245 words
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Article132 1938-02-18 9 Delegates From 200 Choirs The King and Queen will attend a concert on Empire Day at the Royal Albert Hall on lines of that given by royal command in 1935. It is Their Majesties’ wish that the concert shall fulfil the same two aims as that of Jubilee132 words
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Article110 1938-02-18 9 En Route To Siam And Indo-China H. E. the General Officer Commanding, General W. G. S. Dobbie, accompanied by Mrs. Dobbie, arrived in Penang today from Singapore by the s.s. Kedah.” His Excellency is attended by his aide-de-camp. His Excellency is on his way to Siam110 words
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Article54 1938-02-18 9 Mr. Mrs. De Moubray At Bel Retiro The Residency will not be habitable for the next thretTmonins anu the Hon. the -acting Resident Councillor, Mr. G. A. de C. de Moubay. and Mrs. de Moubray will be residing at Bel Retiro until repairs to the roof of54 words
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Article222 1938-02-18 9 Joint Manoeuvres Report Scouted (From Our Own Correspondent) New York, Feb. 17. The newspapers here publish a report believed to emanate from an American orrespondent now visiting Singapore that United States and Brilisn warships will carry out joint manoeuvres next week in the China Sea when222 words
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Advertisement12 1938-02-18 9 I 1 Obtain new Vitality with W& T.h r LM.9_ tonic food_—12 words
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Advertisement513 1938-02-18 9 THOUSANDS OF HUMAN WRECKS’’ ggjl fl 3 3 A Tin B fl MOUCHfI IDEFORMED'I BLOOD, STRONG .nTLIDiTIC nerves, giant vigour lAn» lia wl.. A thousands of grateful users write to us how FULLER CELERY PERLES have given a them freedom from the pain of stiff, locked, inflamed or arthritic joints513 words
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Article1544 1938-02-18 10 Record Profits AVOIDING UNDUE OPTIMISM OR PESSIMISM The twentieth annual general meeting of The Benta Rubber Estates Ltd. was held' at the Office of the Secretaries, British India House, Penang, yesterday. Mr. J. Edgar Jones (Director) was in the chair and also represented Mr. H. T.1,544 words
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Article144 1938-02-18 10 Reuter. 8.0. T. Estimate Of 1936 Deficit A deficit of £250,000,000 compared with a deficit of £18,000,000 in 1936 and a surplus of £32,000,000 in 1935 is shown in he Board of Trade estimates of Britain’s balance of international payments on revenue account in 1937. The deficit aroseReuter. - 144 words
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1001 1938-02-18 10 Forward Sales Policy Called Unlair To Producing Industry London, Feb. 9. Rubber continues to be a very dull, idle, and disappointing market in London. Few purchases are being made by consuming interests, there is practically no speculative buying and producing companies are said to be1,001 words
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Advertisement116 1938-02-18 10 TWYFORD’S {f SANITARY FIXTURES JL LATEST MODELS LAVATORIES BATHS TOILETS BIDETS Obtainable from SOLE AGENTS W.P.S. IP [a real boon for every kitchen A MAGGT M SEASONING p k/fll s a product for increasing and improving Jifll the flavour of the food to which it is added. H addition of116 words
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Article, Illustration213 1938-02-18 11 MORE SAIL THAN SHIP \,:f- the oeakhead spinnaker .-et and the sails ballooned by a strong north easter, the yacht. Aries, skimmingover the water of Sydney Harbour, Australia. <’X HUNDRED EX-SOLDIERS in German colonial uniforms paraded in the southwest district of Berlin during the Kychauser213 words
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Article121 1938-02-18 12 The March programme of the* Ger man Short Wave Station has again a large number of broadcasts dealing with various as pects of the Homeland. In. addition to the customary short broadcasts of folk songs, sketches, verse and picturiz?tion of traditional customs, there will be a121 words
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Article448 1938-02-18 12 Latest limes Posting AIR MAILS: A mail for Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by Malayan Internal Air Service will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow-. A mail for Bangkok, Hongkong, Canton *Swatow, *Amoy, «Shanghai, *Kobe, Manila and U.S.A, by Imperial Airways will close at 10 a.m. tomorrow. *(By448 words
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Article319 1938-02-18 12 B.B.C. THEATRES TRUCE Last Vestige Of Opposition Removed A new understanding has been reached between the theatrical profession and the 8.8. C. which removes the last vestige of opposition, by theatre and music-hall man agements to broadcasting by stage artists. Millions of radio listeners will welcome this news, for, in,319 words
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Article259 1938-02-18 12 The year 1937 was a very important one for the K.L.M.’s service to India and the L»utch East Indies. January saw the completion of the first calender year during which the service had teen operated throughout by Douglas DC 2 air liners, running twice w’eekly in each259 words
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Article, Illustration40 1938-02-18 12 ALLOW ME!"A bus driver of today helping a Victorian Miss on to a horse drawn bus. Television viewers saw them recently when a Cavalcade of Transport was televised at the Chiswick works of the London Passenger Tiansport Board.40 words
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Miscellaneous1839 1938-02-18 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B B c BERLIN HOLLAND TOD AY Ml. U.BO Me. IM n (169 <„.> ImN 9.54 Me/» >1.45 Tu»3 t* on the following wavelengths: DJX 17.7« Me/» ICB9 Announcement. 8.50 Stock report. TP s wnw WQ 15. W 1M» 9.00 Weekly review. 9.20 Radio-play: TRANSMISSION 2 UJA1,839 words
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Miscellaneous538 1938-02-18 12 NIROM TODAY YDC 15.15 Mc/s (19.8 m.) P l 2 20 Harmonica duets by the "Two Cavelli’s” 12.40 Carel van der Bijl and Quintet. 1-50 O.K. 2.10 News bulletin. 2 Close down. 4.50 Time signal. Announcement. 4.54 With Columbus. 5.50 Nursery rhymes. 6. 50 Billy Reid s Accordion Band. 6.50538 words
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Miscellaneous25 1938-02-18 12 TIDE TABLE HIGH LOW TODAY 1.55 p. m. 8.30 p m TOMORROW 2 28 a. m. 8.50 a. ni 2.26 p m. 9.00 p m25 words
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494 1938-02-18 13 Owner Denies Cargo Was War Material A MYSTERY of the sea which may go down in history with such classics as the Marie Celeste and the Waratah is bein\cstigated bv the Committee cl Lloyds, says the Sunday ix press. It concerns494 words
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Article115 1938-02-18 13 Award To Fisherman The Stanhope Gold Medal for the bravest deed of the year was awarded, at the annual court of the Royal Humane Society, to Ernest Hill, a fisherman, formerly of Radcliffe-road, Fleetwood, and now of Rugby-street, Hull. While the steam trawler Northern Spray,115 words
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Article813 1938-02-18 13 H.M.I.S. INDUS’ from Singapore, sails today for M’oulmein. H.M.I.S.HINDUSTAN’from Singapore, sails today for Mergui. H.M.I.S. INVESTIGATOR’ from Singapore yesterday, sails tomorrow for survey ground. KS. I LSIIIMA MARL expected arrival today at jioon from Japan and Si«igapore, sails same day for Europe via Colombo. S.S.813 words
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Article277 1938-02-18 13 Welsh Life-Saving Company Honoured The night rescue by rocket apparatus of 10 of the crew of a stranded trawler off the rocky’ Gower coast, Glamorgan, is to be rewarded by the Board of Trade, it has been announced. The shield presented annually by the Board to277 words
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Advertisement416 1938-02-18 13 BLUE FUNNEL LINE TB™ «S-* C. ACHILLES Also calls Marseille xw n Feb 25 Mar 21 0 rhesus DAY service to via havrJT 4 A Uvenool TITAN Feb. 18 Mar. 20 C. TEIRESIAS omits Havre ar 4 pr 6 RHEXENOR RK Also E cars < N i CM Cape f416 words
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Advertisement55 1938-02-18 13 LINEBTO EUROPE VIA SUEZ. LEAVE Arrive Arrive PENANG Marseilles New York FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION PACIFIC service. t.WIAVE Arrive Arrive HONGKONG San F’cisco New York SS. PRES. GRANT Feb. 26 Mar. 16 (Seattle) S.S. PRES. COOLIDGE Mar. 5 Mar. 23 SIME. DARBY CO., LTD. Agents, Dollar Steamahlp Lines Inc. Ltd.55 words
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Advertisement737 1938-02-18 13 PO and CX W BRITISH INDIA (Incorporated In Kngland.) PORT SWETTENHAM, MALACCA SINGAPORE S.S. KHANDALLA” SAILING SUNDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1938. contnict bth d H? r ta! N Co ,Jnder Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swe'.-.ennam London and Fa“ Singapore Service. Outwarda from London for China Japan. 5/8 SSfnrindue Penang S MATA737 words
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1109 1938-02-18 14 Card Of Eight Events The following is the full programme for the first day of the Singapore I'urf Club Spring Meeting to be run at Singapore tomorrow. RACE 1— HORSES, Class 3, Division 5, 7 Furlongs. 0 0 4 LADY IDA 9.00 A.1,109 words
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260 1938-02-18 14 FORMER DEFEAT AVENGED The Penang Recreation Club avenged a former defeat at hockey by the Penang Sports Club when they won convincingly by four goals to one on the Esplanade, yesterday, in a return match. It was a fast game, and the outcome was260 words
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Article105 1938-02-18 14 Burnham Beats Hickey Ties in the Penang Sports Club Lawn Tennis Tournament played yesterday resulted as follows: Men’s Championship Singles: J. R Burnham beat T. W. Hickey 6- I, 6—3. Men’s Doubles Handicap: 15.1 C.D.D. Hogan and F. E. Rowland beat scr. F. A. York and F.105 words
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Article30 1938-02-18 14 Reuter. Sheffield I nited Beaten Al Home In the English League Division II yesterday, Sheffield United were beaten at home by Manchester United, by two goals to one.Reuter.Reuter. - 30 words
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Article60 1938-02-18 14 Selections By Tic-Tac RACE 1: -AMAZING LE TOUQUET JADE LADY RACE 2: SOLAR TIME BRIGHT ANSW’ER SWIFT ARROW RACTE 8: BEN GHABRIT POPOVER KABINDA RACE 4: BOMBUS J ACK DRUCE PURE GOLD RACE 5: AERIAL POST SIR THEOB ALD CREATOR RACE 6: TONROE JUBILEE STAR PROHIBITION RACE 7:60 words
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Article231 1938-02-18 14 Ipoh Boxing i From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb. 18. Johnny Mortell (8.2), who has received offers to fight in Europe and Australia, outpointed Joe Cotton (7.13) over ten threes at the Jubilee Park last night. Faster and hitting harder than Cotton, he was a clear winner.231 words
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Article133 1938-02-18 14 Coronation Y oungsters vs. Province Team The following players will represent the Coronation Youngsters against the Piovince Youngsters Union, in a friendly game of soccer on Sunday at Dato Kramat ground at 5.15 p.m. sharp:— Coronation Youngsters: O. Basri; Jais Noordin and Yusoff; Noor, S. Yusoff and M. N.133 words
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Article66 1938-02-18 14 (From Our Own Correspondent) Sungei Patani, Feb. 16. In an exciting game of soccer, played on the Malay School ground in the south section of the Kedah Malay Vernacular Schools League, Sungei Patani beat Sungei Pasir by the only goal scored in the second half after a66 words
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Advertisement12 1938-02-18 14 0» Li R 7/\ I I I NEXT CHANGE at the ROYAL12 words
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Advertisement123 1938-02-18 14 Their small extra cost is an investment in perfection 555 CIGARETTES ARDATH TOBACCO CO.. LTD.. LONDON. A recipe for more light [JMg Mi 5 jrWn I j It must be a CROMPTON COILED-COIL LAMP You can’t writeor do anything else for that matter if you are working in the dark.123 words
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Article254 1938-02-18 15 Fixtures For Tomorrow English and Scottish League fixtures for tomorrow are: ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I Arsenal vs. Chelsea. Birmingham vs. Leeds. Blackpool vs. Man. C. Bolton vs. Sunderland. Brentford vs. Derby. Everton vs. Wolves. Hudds’ld vs. Leicester. Middlesbrough vs. Grimsby. Ports’th vs. Charlton. Stoke vs. Preston. W.B.A.254 words
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94 1938-02-18 15 l ive Records Claimed Rome, Feb. 8. A motor-boat of the Italian Navy is stated to have established five speed re- rds by travelling over a measured base r one hour at an average speed of 48.45 knots, for three hours at 47.83 knots, for ix94 words
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Article80 1938-02-18 15 The British Foreign Office from informai ion in its possession believes that General Franco has very nearly shot his bolt. It is now the official view that Franco cannot win unless a tremendous increase of Italian support in money, men, and munitions makes it possible for him80 words
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Article, Illustration752 1938-02-18 15 JOSEPH MARTIN] - How It Has Worked BY JOSEPH MARTIN] The campaign for physical fitness in Great Britain is being waged with great vigour. Men, women, and young persons of both sexes are striving towards an ideal of health, strength and physical well-being, and are thoroughly enjoying themselves in the752 words
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Article451 1938-02-18 15 (From Our Own Correspondent' London, Feb. 10. Rumours are cunlqnt that moves are klng place behind the scenes with the u imate object of relegating the present Cu P to a minor position and substituting in its place a shorter, more concentrated, competition between the 88451 words
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Advertisement673 1938-02-18 15 Thin. Rundown, OWeayiervous! W- 1 B i I I How MINERALS and FOOD lODINE Build THINL Worn-Out HL Nervous People into Strong, Red-Blooded Men and Women. Vikslp* Tablets amazing new mineral admulate. the gland, which produce .--A- th- enabt. you to digest the weight-making COncantraie rrom ino sea ricnest source673 words
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Miscellaneous36 1938-02-18 15 POP Young And Tender By J. MILLAR WATT WE HAVE! CHICKEN S*!**^ 51 n^THEY 00 sHELL? EVERY MORNING A SERVE X ON OUR L J? <T 2 fe SHIP! X I bSK B vfJALjIOU Ji ww*36 words
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Article113 1938-02-18 16 TIN previously latest LONDON- (Spot) £183.10. 0 £184.10. 0 LONDON(3 months) £lB3 5 0 £lB4. 0. 0 SINGAPORE sgo $905 BUSINESS DONE PENANG 7.”..’./.’..... s9og BUSINESS DONE no seflen» Buyers no sellers COPRA (Sundried) to $3 75 BLACK PEPPER J?J. $».50 RUBBER 7 <1 NEW YORK 14}Je(G) SINGAPORE (Spot)113 words
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Article317 1938-02-18 16 Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c., 1944-64 1155 Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 Il4| 4 War Loan, 31 p.c 93 COm. Union Assce. (Units) 10 Prudential Assce. A” 344 Royal Assce. share 10s pd.) 8 Great Western Rly. Ordy317 words
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Article111 1938-02-18 16 Paris 152 51j64 152 H New York 5.03& 5.03/« Montreal 5.03 5.02 Brussels 29. 57 29.55 Geneva 21.61 21.60% Amsterdam 8.96% 8.96% Milan 95 li 95% Berlin 12-42 12.40% .Stockholm 19.40 19.40 Copenhagen 22.40 22.40 Oslo 19.90 19.90 Vienna 26% 2614 Helsingfors 226 226% Prague 142}« 142 Madrid111 words
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Article123 1938-02-18 16 London, Feb. 17. RUBBER Steady. London 7 buyers 7% sellers April/June 7% buyers 7* 6 sellers July/Sept. 7/g buyers 7ft sellers Oct./Dec 7fg buyers 7% sellers NEW YORK 14.84 cts. United Kingdom Stocks London 43,092 ton.i Liverpool 22,613 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Feb.) £l2. 0. 0123 words
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Article175 1938-02-18 16 New York, Feb. 17.Market strength is attributable to recent Administration price-raising statements, plus expectations that these will be amplified in an imminent Roosevelt speech. Suggest the market and events warrant very close watching. Dow Jones’ avs. Prev. Today 30 indus 124.90 127.59 20 rails 28.71 29.30 20 utilities175 words
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Article165 1938-02-18 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. tX. Buyers Sellers Batu Selangor J 2 Kuchai Petaling 6 Puteh 107 Kahman Hyd. 1-37:4 Sungei Ways 2.40 2.45 Taiping Cons 162,4 1.65 Ulu Klang 95 l.OOex Gopeng Cons 9 9 I 9 9 Hongkong 22 i 6 9 Kng Kamunting 9 >3 9;6ex Kpg. Lanjuts 20’0165 words
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Article24 1938-02-18 16 TIN Singapore $9O 3’4 Per pkl. Penang $9O s|B Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 23 38c Peril). Penang Spot 23 38c Peril).24 words
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Article139 1938-02-18 16 KENNEDY CO. TIN Buyers Sellers Ampat 4 4% 410 i Burma Malay 21 6 22 6ex Batu Selangor 1.52 1.55 Hong Fatt 1.07% 1.10 Jelebu 70 .80 Kpg. Lanjut 20 6 20 9 Katu 24 3 24 9 Klang 1.62% 1.70 Kramat 110 119 Kuala Kampar 14 0 14 9139 words
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Article135 1938-02-18 16 LEAN CO. TIN: Buyers Sellers Asams 290 30'0 B. Selangors 1.52% 1.57% Bangrins 23|3 23 9 Hong Fatts 1.08 1.10 Kuchais 1.40 1.45 K. Lan juts 20’4% 20 9 Kramats ll|o 116 Kuchais 1.42% 147% Pungahs 20|3 20>9xd Puchongs 23|3 24|0 Rantau Prefs 1.32% 1.37% Raubs 3.70 3.80 R. T.135 words
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Article82 1938-02-18 16 London, Feb. 17—On the Stock Exchange today, gilt-edgeds, after weakening, further recovered sharply. Japanese Bonds improved but Austrians again lost ground. Industrials were out of favour, especially the leaders. Oils reacted sharply following rumours, subsequently confirmed, of a cut of a halfpenny a gallon in petrol. Among commodities,82 words
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Article158 1938-02-18 16 RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allen bys 1.22% 1.32% A. Panas 1.07% 1.12% Bassetts 52% .57% Batu Lintangs 1.02% 1.07 Ac Bedfords 95 1.00 Bentas 92% .97Jex Brogas 70 .75 Lunas 1.52% 1.62% Mentakabs 37% .40 Malaka Pindas 1.15 1.22'-, Pa jams 1.79 1.80 Ulu Benuts 32’ 35 TLN: Ampats158 words
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Advertisement166 1938-02-18 16 BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE (CAP. 45) In the High Court of the Straits Settlements SETTLEMENT OF PENANG Wage-earner's Administration Order In Bankruptcy No. 209 of 1936. RE Mohamed Ghause bin Mohamed Hussain Notice is hereby given that a Dividend is intended to be declared in the above matter. All creditors who have166 words
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Advertisement778 1938-02-18 16 BANKS INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, HONG KONG AND jjTD SHANGHAI BANKI.\<, (Incorporated in British India) CORPORA TIO> (Incorporated in Hong Kong/ The Liability of members is limited to the extent and in manner prescribed bv Head Office: 11|12, First Line ordinance Na ms ot the Beach, Madras. Head o//ice:_ hong kong778 words
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Advertisement81 1938-02-18 1 ADVERTISE BY (’INEMA SLIDES Bost Slides Makers. VV. SERVICE, 54, Bishop Street, Penang. The First Ever Exhibited In Penang I NEW SHIPMENT OE I TOOTAL FABRICS# In Most Excellent I AND W (v t fl' (l Exquisite Designs In Printed Lystav, Tootavis, j Tootoile and Organdie j Don’t Miss This81 words
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Advertisement16 1938-02-18 1 We Specialise In making CINEMA SLIDES. Every Slide# Guaranteed. W. A. SERVICE, 54, Bishop Street, Penang.16 words
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Article16247 1938-02-18 2 Horses, Class I. Div. I, 7 Furlongs. Gt SUNSHINE SUE 9.04 Mrs. r. Logue’s ch.e.m. by Sunny TraceScotch Joy (P. Logue). Is won by 1 len., 2, 2. (11. strs.) 8/12 (Martini 11) gan moving up halfway in straight, finished with >ig burst. Oct. 16, Ipoh,16,247 words
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Advertisement81 1938-02-18 8 China Furniture Co., I Show-Room No. 9o, RISHOp sTKEET. I Work-Shop, No. 28, I PENANG. IARTISTIC MODERN FURNITURES FOR OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD, AVAILABLE FOR ALL POCKETS. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. m IC. GANGARAM THE NEW SHOPS Corner of PENANG and MAXWELL ROAD and BISHOP STREET FOR81 words
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Advertisement87 1938-02-18 8 A Special Announcement P0 EVERY ARTICLE FOIL ALL SPORTSMEN INTERESTED in TENNIS, wllBiPilir J BADMINTON, hockey CRICK ET, hockey. 1109 Wgflr G0LF COIF BOWLS j FOOTBALL nvu squash LACAOSSB ijjgwy NET BALL an( BADMINTON M BIUl.IAB.DS ALL INDOOR boxing I running GAMES Etc. Etc. SUPPLIED. i JERSEYS STOCKINGS IN A87 words
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Miscellaneous91 1938-02-18 8 i MAJESTIC THE FASTEST FUNFEST SINCE THE FIRST KISS IN A CAB I /dag TiH i soft-boded ,egg... Nt Mil thlM in distress... V TWPiy 3 peacl ef0 0( a a,n b f Oclaius Rcy Cohen the i smce the first kiss in o cab! >F r CHESTER MORRIS FAY91 words
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