Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 February 1938
1938-02-23
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Title Section23 1938-02-23 1 LAST EDITION Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. So. 16. Vol. XCVJ. WEDNESDAY, FEBU ARY 23, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.23 words
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Article, Illustration1719 1938-02-23 1 Dramatic Scene In Commons RESCUING DUCE FROM CONSEQUENCES OF HIS MISDEEDS Mr. Arthur Greenwood moving the Vote of Censure in the Commons for the Labour Party argued that the policy ipon which the Government were embarking was a breach <»f solemn pledges given.Reuter. - 1,719 words
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Article361 1938-02-23 1 British Wireless. Governor-General Optimistic cJL iSSUe<I by the Governor f u dla reviews the history of the fficulties which have arisen in the United Provinces and Bihar in connection with the release of political prisoners. Lord Linlithgow emphasises that the prisoners whose release is in dispute wereBritish Wireless. - 361 words
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Article22 1938-02-23 1 Our Singapore correspondent telegraphs that the going is likely to be very good for today’s races at Singapore.22 words
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Article83 1938-02-23 1 Tangier, Feb. 22.The French steamer Regina Pacis was bombarded twelve miles east of Valencia, according to a wireless message picked up by the steamer Marshal Lautey. Reuter. Marseille. Feb. 22. The French steamer Prado was attacked and machine-gunned by an aeroplane 15 miles off Valencia. There was83 words
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Article298 1938-02-23 1 Under Producers Should Concede Tonnage To Malaya" From Our Own Correspondent» London.. Feb 22.Again urging the "clearing up of the standard tonnages muddle” before considering a tin buffer pool, the Financial News suggests that Bolivia concede at least 40 per cent, of her present standard298 words
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Article31 1938-02-23 1 The formal Anglo-Irish talks have beer postponed owing to the Premier's preoccupation in the Commons, but preliminary conversations have been held between representatives of the Irish and British del—gations.31 words
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Advertisement30 1938-02-23 1 Please Phone or write to B. S. MOHIDEEM CO. (48 Beach Street, prnangj Phone I The Leading Store House 1I tor STATIONERY IN MALAYA Branches:Penang It Malacca Head Office Singapore30 words
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Advertisement97 1938-02-23 1 K j IWfc- V..J I T idl i eg is the perfect dessert In the following delicious Served in dainty glasses it is the flavours ideal, cool and refreshing dessert. Vanilla Pineapple and contains real food value also. -r*rThe high percentage of butter fats Strawberry Banana in our ice-cream makes97 words
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986 1938-02-23 2 When The Chief Scout Guide Were In Penang < A Recollection The birthdays of Lord Robert and Lady feaueu-F'oweli yesterday whicn were universally celebrated, recalls their visit to Maiaya in November 1934, on their way to A iiKi rah a to attend the World Jamboree. The two chiefs” landed on986 words
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Article, Illustration492 1938-02-23 2 1,500 Schoolchildren To Take Part In Sports (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 23. A kenduri at the Zahara Mosque, river sports, rag and athletic sports in which more than 1,500 schoolchildren of all nationalities will take part are some of the attractions on492 words
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Article308 1938-02-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star. Feb. 22. With road accidents so common nowadays. the travelling public in Kedah will be glad to know that the maximum speed for passanger-carrying vehicles will not exceed 40 miles an hour under the New Traffic Enactment of308 words
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Article218 1938-02-23 2 Magistrate Didn’t Like His Clothes f From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 23. You should come to court properly clad, not only in Kedah but in courts outside the State when you have occasion to attend them to show your respect to the court,”218 words
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105 1938-02-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sungei Patani, Feb. 22. Invitations have been issued by the Officer Commanding the Kedah Volunteer Force and Officers of the B” Company to the opening of the new $76,000 Drill Hall at Sungei Layar by H.H. The Regent of Kedah,105 words
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161 1938-02-23 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, Feb. 23 What would have resulted in a tragedy on the Penang— Alor Stai Railway line on Jan. 13 at about 3.30 p.m. was averted by the vigilance of an engine-driver when he saw a161 words
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Advertisement204 1938-02-23 2 G ARD AN IBAYERI prevents pains and heabdarhes. I Gland Discovery Restores Youth In 24 Hours Suffer*’"* from >osa of vigour, nerweak body, impure blood, catistory. a.od who are okl and before their time will be **f»Rhtecl to team of a new gland disby an American Doctor. TT»*» >«w discovery204 words
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Advertisement117 1938-02-23 2 IRIUM HELPS MILLIONS F* WFIGHT DULL, DINGY TEETH! r PEPSODENT alone of all tooth pastes contains this thrilling g discovery for giving teeth amazing new luster! f It's like seeing a dull cloud lift and rhe sun lining through again! 1 That s_ how millions feel after their first experi1117 words
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2444 1938-02-23 3 Drive To Smash Japanese Hangchoiv-Wuhu Lines 40 Well-Equipped Divisions CHIANG CONFERS WITH COMMANDERS Chinese forces will launch a general offensive in the near future in an attempt Io smash the Japanese line between Hangchow’ and Wuhu, according to Chinese quarters in Hankow. (-rack Central2,444 words
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Article586 1938-02-23 3 nal exchange of goods. British Premier On Value Of Confidence Ijondon, Feb. 22: The King and Queen ther with the Duke of Kent and Queen iry this morning visited the Olympia tion of the British Industries Fair ch opened yesterday in London and rnungham. Owing to pressure ofnal exchange of goods. British - 586 words
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Article39 1938-02-23 3 .Reuter. Hankow, Feb. 22: The Chinese Haim to have recaptured Kwangt»h. about midway between Nankirg and Hangchow, following the withdrawal of the Japanese garnson which evacuated when Olin. <»»> tr<Kip*. occupied the highways hading to the city.Keuter..Reuter. - 39 words
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578 1938-02-23 3 include the things he had name»! Briti-x Wireless. London. Feb. 22.Neogitations which it is hoped will lead to considerable increas in British exports to Italy are opening in London today, Reuter learns. Negotiations arise out of the need for revision of Anglo-Italian clearinginclude the things he had name»! Briti-x Wireless. - 578 words
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Article233 1938-02-23 3 NOVEL COMEDY yHE infinite talent of Joe E Brown «•<»• never better exemplified than When’s Your Birthday?” which to crowded houses at the Majestic Theat: last night. This hilarious picture has the complete;,» novel background of astrology. The subject is ideally suited to comedy treatment. After a233 words
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Article40 1938-02-23 3 Reuter. Rome. Feb. 22: Broadcast* from Bari have not yet been s«i«*pended. though the character of the programme is likely to change. No nnti-British matter has been broadca.M for the fast three or four days.Reuter.Reuter. - 40 words
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272 1938-02-23 3 Reuter. London. Feb. 22: Government who did. not begin yesterday well from the Parliamentary viewpoint are now unlikely to be seriously embarrassed, says Reuter's Lobby Correspondent Government liberals have decided to support Government and Govern ment Labour are belived ready to do the same.– Reuter. - 272 words
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Article52 1938-02-23 3 Reuter. Bucharest, Feb. 22: M. Godreanu, leader of the Rumanian Fascist Iron Guard, the Greenshirts, announced that he has dissolved his party and is retiring from politics. Budapest: The Hungarian Nazi Party has been dissolved. Seventy-two adht it nts. including the leader. Major Szalasi. are under policeReuter. - 52 words
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Article56 1938-02-23 3 R c uter. Barcelona, Feb. 22: The Republican have evacuated Teruel. Insurgents encircled the town upon which the commander nt the garrison assembled all forces into a column and broke through the besiegers and joined the Repbublicans outside. They claimed that they did not leave aR c uter. - 56 words
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Advertisement100 1938-02-23 3 HARMONY COLOURED BED LINEN <A’ X z it-' Sheets and Pillow Cases to Match IN SETS NEATLY PACKED IN CELLOPHANE AND BOX, COMPRISING 2 HEM. PRICK STITCHED SHEETS WITH TWO HEM- ItIVUJ STITCHED PILLOW CASES TO MATCH. MADE IN MANCHESTER OF FINEST JMV MP QUALITY" EGYPTIAN COTTON IN A U100 words
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Article237 1938-02-23 4 Giant Ships To Visit Malaya (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 22. Three of the world’s largest cruise ships,their passenger lists full of distinguished nameswill visit Singapore earl 3* next month." The huge 12,500 ton Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain is due to arrive at Singapore on237 words
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214 1938-02-23 4 Further Increase Max Affect Business There is little likelihood of an advance in the price of motor cars This assurance was given to The Times of Ceylon, by Mr. Leslie Walton. Managng Director of Vauxhall Motors. Ltd., who has arrived in the Island214 words
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Article141 1938-02-23 4 From Our Own Correspondent, Singapore. Feb. 22. A former manager of Singapore oil mills and of iin mines in the Malay States, Mr. Thomas Ru.s. ell Davidson, died --r.t.d.-n’y, in his 60th year, at his home, Alma Bank, Colts, near Aberdeen, last week Educated at141 words
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728 1938-02-23 4 SCRAMBLE AMONG MINISTERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND Till news behind the visit of Mr. G. G. Ponnainbalam. Ceylon’s representative to the opening of the graving dock in Singapore, is published in the Tinies of Ceylon, which reported the debate in the State Council when728 words
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Article438 1938-02-23 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. H. Lawson has been appointed to officiate as Inspector of Machinery. Selangcr. with effect from January 14. 1935. in-, lusive. Dr. H. W. Webb will be away on a month s leave from February 24 and during h s absence Dr. Slater v.i’l be act’ng foi him.438 words
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Article81 1938-02-23 4 This evening at the Waterfall’s” from .5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.: March: The Vedette: Alford. Selection: H.M.S. Pinafore: Sullivan. Waltz: Santiago: Godin. Overture: The Arcadians: Wood. Serenade: Chanson Serenade: Drigo. Selection: Frederica: Lehar. Rumba: The Peanut Vendor: Simon. The s.s. Naldera” from London via Bombay and Colombo, is81 words
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Article270 1938-02-23 4 Who Was The Sleeping Partner' (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 22. An action over a partnership-came before Mr. Justice Horne, Singapore High Court, yesterday. The plaintiff in the case was Kwok Vick Tuck, an elderly Chinese who sued in forma pauperis. He f alleged that bv270 words
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Article520 1938-02-23 4 P. And O. Naldera Due In Penang Tomorrow Malayan passengers who are expected to i arrive in Penang from Home by the P. and O liner Naldera. which is due here tomoriow morning at eleven o’clock, include: Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Alsop. Mr. R. J.520 words
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Article54 1938-02-23 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Feb. 21. It is reported that a Chinese tapper on a rubber estate at the Sixth Mile, Seudai Road, was yesterday carried off by a tiger and killed. Later the body minus both legs was found half a mile54 words
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Advertisement51 1938-02-23 4 Tosca” Eau de Cologne, Z/jr’ F wk subtle, bewitching, romantic Rhinegold” Eau de Cologne, frankly modem, R' jHR light and vivacious j y > both have as their base the c,assie Xjrrr-gj/ jkSjSSh f 4711 w Genuine EaudeCoi °g" e I r Hill I ideal refreshant Ml U since 1792.51 words
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Advertisement269 1938-02-23 4 BRIT Al N’S Fl NEST FRU ITS CANNED BY BRITAIN’S LEADING FRUIT E canners THE w DE RA’ In ir i INCLUDES tsSUI S 1 A STRAW BERR I w A RASPBERRiE U BLACKCURR*\*. V GOLDEN VilU H GREENGAGE Wx |i| <i DAMSONS E C *'4 plums J \vJl J269 words
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Article, Illustration2287 1938-02-23 5 LONDONERS GO TOBOGGANING AT CROYDON AND RICHMOND ENGLAND PAYING FOR SUMMER-LIKE OCTOBER MORE MUST BE SPENT TO ATTRACT TOURISTS NAVAL REARMAMENT TO EMPLOY MORE MEN MR. EDEN’S CALL TO YOUTH CORONER AND "FOOLING’' R.A.F PILOTS RADIO SETS AS AUTOMATIC AIR-RAID WARNERS LOVE DICTATORS IN THE ARMY2,287 words
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Advertisement238 1938-02-23 5 l\ ANY CLIMATE W| V ALWAYS FRESH 1] SPERRY 1 P ROLLED OATS J K for energy, health, M strength fl SOLE AGENTS FOR MALAYA HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD., J PENANG. I Better to look at, more powerful CHEAPEST TO OWN... BMiiii 1 ;iioi 1111 1 111,11 MKiw j V238 words
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758 1938-02-23 6 The decision of the Municipal Commissioners to forfeit a sum of $lOO deposited by a contractor if he failed to carry out his contract formed the subject of debate at yesterday’s fc.tnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners. Th» debate arose out of the following decision758 words
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Advertisement421 1938-02-23 6 THE EMBLEM OF PERFECT SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT 1 Pwiwm' I Only One Company Can He First and M-G-M Is Always First I MBI I PENANG'S NO. 1 CINEMA WHERE ONLY TOP CLASS PICTURES ARE SHOWN j M-G-M's New Laugh Hit ANITA LOOS’ GAYEST SCREEN REVEL EVEN FUNNIER THAN GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES”421 words
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Advertisement101 1938-02-23 6 VBsaaO' (>PENIN<; T(>M( >KROW PARAMOUNT’S GLORIOUS MUSIC-COMEDY HIT A WHIRLWIND FROLIC OF FUN AND FOOLISHNESS. DANCING. ROM ANCING AND WONDERFUL MUSIC Those Laugh-Laden Zanies of "Tha Big Broadcast'' Cut Loose Again in a Medley of Mirth, Music and Madness! J.. l\--A ..tv' IT S THE YEAR’S MOST HILARIOUS SHOW REMEMBER101 words
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Miscellaneous134 1938-02-23 6 Tremendous Success Drawing Bigger Crowds Than The Feature I ersion QUEEN’S (The House of Quality. Comfort and Service) Owing to Outstation Bookings Season Definitely Ends TODAY Last Performance at 8.30 p.m. THE COMPLETE SCREENING OF 26 BIG KEELS OF UNIVERSAL'S FANTASTIC/SERIAL. MORE EXCITING. MORE THRILLING IHAN IHh FEATURE VERSION YOU’VE134 words
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Miscellaneous186 1938-02-23 6 MAJESTIC 6.15 TONIGHT' 9.30 JOE E. BROWN SEES ALL I KNOWS ALL TELLS TOO MUCH IN TAe Nation*» Creatett 44 WHEN'S Astrologer!' rm YOUR You» Preoonl Xr V I t You» Future tStWSWM BIRTHDAY?” Your Past. Your Present K. Future all Rolled inte iL M Big Howl! There’s no 1<186 words
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3084 1938-02-23 7 Sliding Merger Rates Stopped By Commissioners COMPANY MAY CLOSE DOWN, SAYS DR. ONG CHONG KENG A vigorous protest by Dr. Ong Chong Keng who stated that the Fun and Frolic and Wembley Parks had been seriously affected by the decision of the Commissioners3,084 words
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Advertisement478 1938-02-23 7 jHeud Office 12, Bishop Street Penang Phone 1477 and 1478 with extensions. Telegrams: Gazette Penang. Singapore Office Cecil Street, Singapore. Phone 5471. Tel Times” Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Office 25, Java Street. Phone 3683. J poh (office Brewster Road. Phone 268. Jxindon Office 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4. Phone478 words
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Advertisement19 1938-02-23 7 r .kMdLLi.L 75 CENTS Writeßoth Sides” Obtainable at PINANG GAZETTE Bishop St., Penang. SPEY I ROYAL J 1 WHISKY19 words
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Advertisement531 1938-02-23 7 TWO YEARS OF GASTRKTROUBLE teeter afrised X-ray Exaaieatieß Although there is nothing alarming m having an X-ray examination, there ia always the dread that it will disclose a serious condition. That was the dismal prospect facing Mr. Thomas Burns, but his grateful letter tells a cheerier story. I have been531 words
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Article667 1938-02-23 8 IT will not cause surprise if the censure motion against the Government is carried and Mr. Chamberlain is forced to go to the country; otherwise there appears to be no obstacle to events following the course desired by the Prime Minister, in which case Great Britain667 words
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Article121 1938-02-23 8 .Reuter. Poison-Gas "By The Pailfur If Moscow, Feb. 22.—Marshal Voroshilov. Soviet War Minister, in a speech on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the foundation of the Red Army, said Russia would pour poison-gas by the pailful on enemies if gas warfare was used against her. Voroshilov.Reuter. - 121 words
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Article82 1938-02-23 8 Chinese Massing Near Loyang Peiping. Feb. 22.The Japanese authorities at Chefoo are refusing to accept coded telegrams from British and other businessmen not agreeing to consular guarantee such as is in force at Shanghai. Japanese troops have now reached Hkaikingfu and are occupying the area containing the British82 words
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Article80 1938-02-23 8 Reuter. Francs Credit Paris, Feb. 22. The Cabinet has decided to grant an exceptional credit of 3.200 million francs for national defence. The credit will be divided thus: 1.800 million francs for the Air Ministry: 800 million for the Navy and 600 million for the Army. The Navy’sReuter. - 80 words
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Article25 1938-02-23 8 following an attack of rheumatism.- Reuter. Tucson. Arizona, Reb. 22.General Pershing is seriously ill with complications following an attack of rheumatism.- Reu-following an attack of rheumatism.- Reuter. - 25 words
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299 1938-02-23 8 Represented Cabinet At Sydney Celebrations (iF'rom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 22. More interested than aiiybouy else in Singapore in Britain’s Cabinet crisis is xiiari De Da Warr, Lord Privy Seal in the chambenain Cabinet and Leader oi the National Labour Party, wno299 words
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Article40 1938-02-23 8 O'* >ng t a delay in the airways -erv "‘lr. .1. G. Hay was kept wait; Penang yesterday. lie left foi B ngkok by th Dutch airimer th > morning nd will return in about ten days’ time.40 words
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Article223 1938-02-23 8 ILE I TER TO THE EDITOR Sir, The fa< t that the badminton season for the Open Junior Tournament is to open some time early in 1938 draws my attention to the point that on several occasions in the past the selection of umpires was inadequately done. Some223 words
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Article445 1938-02-23 8 Brighter Malaya IN my (hitherto unpublished,' volume on What’s With Malaya” I make the point in the chapter devoted to litics, Absence of, that Malaya never be really successfully gov ed until we breed a generatio; statesmen who are willing ai I to develop some personal idios445 words
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Advertisement230 1938-02-23 8 r 5! Ssislt IffßwqT! sSsssSti&tii Hwm< w CT rfl»4» it r ffs<w ill M MS FINER' WHISKY crJ'j.f-I;'T3 ANY BOTTLE ASBxrs- JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., PENANG. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE KUALA LUHPCE EPOH -p i 'rm "Mb iMKjP >““M jPßflwr < a -s, .zi' JB[ X IMM'T(MI’S *ON pF u230 words
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Advertisement66 1938-02-23 8 HAVE A GOOD SHIRT MADE FROM A TOOTAL POPLIN in all Designs and Colourings carries the Tootal Guarantee of Satisfaction in Wash and Wear. OBTAINABLE FROM Messrs. Tong Aik A Co.. Penang Road W ing Sun, Campbell Street S. M. Md. Abdulla, Chulia Street S. S. Md. Sultan, Chulia Street66 words
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Advertisement12 1938-02-23 8 SEND BY AIR AND SPEED IT THERE K.LJM. ROYAL DUTCH AIR LINES12 words
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Article315 1938-02-23 9 5 Singapore Malays Arrested In S. Siput (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Feb. 22. What is said to be a daring campaign oi arefully organised shoplifting by a gang f five Singapore Malays was brought to a rnish by the arrest of five men in Sungei315 words
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Article261 1938-02-23 9 Pleasant Function At The Den** A pleasant function was held at the '.over Der., Mac Alister Road, last jiigh* n the First Penang Rover Crew celethe birthday of the Chief Scout, Baden-Powell, with an At Home. v. aich they invited the local Girl Guides. About 25261 words
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Article424 1938-02-23 9 Producer Sued By Chinese Carpenter (From Our Own Corn, pondent) 4 Singapore, Feb. 22. *****0, the Malayan jungle picture, is now in the making, scene from it which will never be seen on the silver screen was enacted in the Singapore high court before Mr. Justice424 words
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Article222 1938-02-23 9 Owner Oi Last Y ear s Grand National W inner London, Feo. 23.—A tragedy marred the Harrington Steeplechase Derby when Mr. Hugh Lloyd Thomas was killed when his horse fell at the last obstacle. He broke his neck. Mr. Thomas was the owner of222 words
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49 1938-02-23 9 It is reported, states the Ceylon Observer, that Britain is fortifying a position in the Nicobar Islands (west of the Malay Peninsula) in view of their relation to .the Malacca Straits and is arranging for the co-operation of the Dutch regarding strategic Islands around Sumatra.49 words
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Article303 1938-02-23 9 Five Killed AIR MANOEUVRES AT NIGHT i From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 22. Five lives were lost when a GlennMartin bomber of the Netherlands Indies army air service crashed in flames duiing Batavia’s first experimental air raid black-out exercises last night, states a Batavia report.303 words
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Article203 1938-02-23 9 ardieburn Estate Incident From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 22. Mr. H R. Macdonald, a young assistant, was attacked by his Chinese coolies at muster on Wardieburn Estate, five miles outside Kuala Lumpur, at dawn today and is in Bungsar Hospital with head injuries from203 words
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Article78 1938-02-23 9 The suspension of the Modern Daily News, a Penang Chinese daily, was lifted yesterday, when the printing licence was returned. The paper printed their evening issue only owing to the fact that the licence was received at 4 p.m. The Modern Daily News was suspended78 words
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467 1938-02-23 9 Time To Stop Them If They Did At yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Commissioners the following decision came up for confirmation: The President refers to a minute of the Committee at a meeting held on Jan. 20 in which it was stated that467 words
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Article325 1938-02-23 9 ACCUSED CONVICTED ON LESSER CHARGE At the Assize Court yesterday the three Chinese who were charged with the murder of a compatriot, Ah Soon, at Chulia Street on the night of October 17-18 last year were unanimously found not guilty of murder by the Special Jury325 words
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Article54 1938-02-23 9 An attap house off Tanjong Tckong Road was destroyed by fire this morning. The damages are stated to be in the neighbourhood of a thousand dollars. The house is the property of Mrs. Duncan, widow of Mr. Chasney Duncan, formerly a well-known journalist in Peiping and54 words
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Advertisement26 1938-02-23 9 Ren /our ..:rue E. O. HOTEL, PENANG l TONIGHT > DINNER DANCE j 1 DINNER DANCES Thursday Saturday Next, i WHgN VISITING SINGAPORE STAY AT EAPPLBB BOT9L.26 words
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Advertisement221 1938-02-23 9 kUjllljj l i M' iMWy mbM W SMITH’S ELECTRIC CLOCKS 100% British CANNOT GO WRONG. No longer need your punctuality be at the mercy of the climate or of uncertain springs. The wire that brings you light can now bring you TIME. TIME ACCURATE, UNFAILING, UNVARYING. SOLE AGENTS: W.P.S. aMSBM,221 words
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1147 1938-02-23 10 Investors Take Refuge In Gilt-Edged Stocks IMPERIAL TOBACCO PROFIT RISES TO NEW HIGH RECORD (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 12. Heavy selling of British industrial shares by big institutions such as insurance companies, as well as by private investors has been the outstanding1,147 words
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Article30 1938-02-23 10 Crop returns for January. lb. Ayer Kuning 93,500 Badek 22.000 Bradwall 60.000 Chersonese 82,000 Dennistown 45,175 Highlands 175.000 Klabang 129,000 Krian 71.000 Sungei Krian 149.600 Sungei Way 81,00030 words
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Article42 1938-02-23 10 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin. Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of February. 1938. Thabawleik Tin Dredging. Ltd.: Hours run 273: cubic yards treated 90,000; total piculs 355; nett value $23.000.42 words
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Article23 1938-02-23 10 Dredge statistics for the first halt of February 1938: Hours run 266; cubic yards treated 10.300: tin ore won pikuls 76.23 words
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Article23 1938-02-23 10 Dredge statistics for the first half of February 1938: Hours run 243; cubic yards treated 66,000; tin ore won pikuls 423.23 words
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Article23 1938-02-23 10 Dredge statistics for the first half of February 1938: hours run 266; cubic yards treated 99,000; tin ore won pikuls 402.23 words
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Article63 1938-02-23 10 Interim Dividend of 5 per cent., payable March 16. The Right Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Charles Philip Bayley to be a Probationer, Customs and Excise Department, Federated Malay States, and Excise Department, Straits Settlements, with63 words
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Advertisement404 1938-02-23 10 REDUCING CAUSED HER NO DISCOMFORT She Lost 6 Stone and Ended Rheumatism Too For many years,” writes a woman, I was a veritable martyr to rheumatism. My joints were slowly becoming deformed and ugly. To walk a short distance gave me agony. But now, after following a conscientious course of404 words
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Advertisement156 1938-02-23 10 STEEL BULLOCK Carts Portable Tanks Storage Tanks Export Drums Refuse Bins Shelving, Benches. EASTERN MFG. CO. 1, River Road, PENANG. CALOREX’\ HEAT ABSORBING GLASS 4 REDUCES TEMPERATURE AND CUTS OUT GLARE SIME, DARBY 8 CO., LTD. SOLE AGENTS. STEELS REAMERS SAWS I HACKSAWS ETC., ETC. Manufactured by THOS. FIRTH JOHN156 words
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Article746 1938-02-23 11 M.V. FUSIJAMA’ from Italy for Singapore, China Japan. S.S. KULMERLAND’ from China and Japan ports for Colombo, Port Said, Genoa, Rotterdam. Hamburg and Bremen. M.V. POELAC LAUT’ from Singapore sails today for Rotterdam Amsterdam. S.S. DAJAK’ arrives today from Tg. Poera. TOMORROW S.S. PERSEUS' from746 words
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Article161 1938-02-23 11 Revival Urged In Johore < From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Feb. 22. Another plea to make Johore a self-sup-porting State by removing restrictions on alienation of land for the planting of ta pioca was made by Mr. Cheok Huan Cheong, speaking in the Council of State this morning.161 words
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Article94 1938-02-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 22. Bail in $5,000 was allowed in the third Singapore pofice court today when an elderly Chinese. Yuen Ah Peng, was charged with abetment of offering an illegal gratification of $6O to Inspector S. Such at the Central Police Station on Monday94 words
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Article234 1938-02-23 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Star, Feb. 23. More than 20 men in three separate gambling cases appeared before His Highness Tunku Abdullah, second magistrate, Alor Star, yesterday, most of them pleaded guilty, were convicted and fined $1 each. In the first case three Malays went charged234 words
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Article35 1938-02-23 11 held at the Fatherlard frontier. Reu ter. Vienna. Feb. 22: The Cabinet has banned a’l demonstrations and processions for four weeks from midnight except those held at the Fatherlard frontier. Reuheld at the Fatherlard frontier. Reu ter. - 35 words
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Advertisement441 1938-02-23 11 BLUE FUNNEL LINE WEEKLY SUIIRE TO LONDON NORTH CONTINENT. Leave* Penang Due Ix.> de C tcWLLFS aJ° 8 S as Feb. 25 Mar. 21 -LENAFFARIC 11™ n' rseille S Hull Mar. 4 Apr. 2 ten" n W ik We, P Mar. 11 Apr. 11 TITAN SERVICE TO LIVERPOOL VIA HAVRE.441 words
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Advertisement773 1938-02-23 11 P <& o britisVmndia (Incorporated In England.) CHINA JAPAN S.S. NALDERA” SAILING THURSDAY, 24tli FEBRUARY, 193» Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under contract with H:s Majesty’s Government, London and Far East Mail Service. Outwards from London for China Japan. Homewards for Cciorcbo. Aden Po* Said due Penang Marseilles and773 words
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Article371 1938-02-23 12 Step To A Wider Service In England Difficulties attendant on land-line transmission of television programmes are likely to be overcome by new cable now being made for one of the large manufacturers f television apparatus. The cable, in experiments, has been proved to be capable of dealing371 words
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Article485 1938-02-23 12 Latest lime}? 0| Posting c* AIR M.AILS: A mail for Kuala Lumpur in a < r by Malayan Internal Air Service r at 2 p.m. tomorrow A mail for Medan by K.N.I i, >, vice will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow 6er A mail for Australia.485 words
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705 1938-02-23 12 8.8. C. Director Reviews Progress In a recent talk to Home listeners, Mr Gerald Cock, BBC Director of Television, announced forthcoming extensions in television programmes. Freni April 3 nex there will be an hour's television programme on Sundays, and weekday evening pro grammes are to be705 words
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Article126 1938-02-23 12 From its title, lnformation Received’a play by Francis Burbridge, which Daventry listeners will hear might well be expected to deal with police and criminals. Acting on information received, I apprehended th accused ard so on. Actually, no polic m?n appears in it, and the information received’ comes in126 words
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Article205 1938-02-23 12 A programme from Daventry will heard dealing with Scottish Tweed’. the beautiful and historic river of tn.»’ name, but the hard-wearing cloth ust n sporting and out-of-doors garments. Inc dentally, this cloth is manuiactured some of the pleasant towns on the Riv'‘ r Tweed as205 words
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Miscellaneous1423 1938-02-23 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES B. B. C. BERLIN 4 1520 Mp/s 197 m Tuw »s cn the following wavelengths: g 5< Mc/- JEIS TRANSMISSION 13 JE 17.76 Me/» 1W m. iMU 15.28 Me/» 19« S m. ft <> p 9.15 p.m.) GdJ 21.53 Mc/S (13 99 mJ l»iA 956 Mc/l 31-381,423 words
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Miscellaneous828 1938-02-23 12 PENANG MELBOL RNE TODAY Z’l-i 49.3 METRES VK ME 9.59 Mcs (31.2 m.) fODAY p.m. P- ,1K < 00 opening announcement. 5.20 vVi<.n ?»ui Signal and programme. ..0-> 4. bulletin. the S-UIU 630 Tour o? 8.05 Studio programme Miss Ida bu..<. n• P D Band> 72 0 Paul and Mr.828 words
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Article, Illustration241 1938-02-23 13 CHECKMATE IN PRISON PRISONERS can play chew for an hour after meal times at Rikers' Island Prison, dtoeribed as the most modern gaol in the United State*. Well cooked food i« served cafeteria fashion. (Above) CECILIA COLLEDGE smiles in spite W her defeat in the241 words
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Article130 1938-02-23 14 Reuter. < Iverseas Full-Range Postal Match London, Feb. 22. The Federated Malay States did very well in the Overseas .303 Full-range Postal Match in rifle-shooting for 1937, for the Duke of Gloucester’s Challenge Cup and Lord Wakefield medals, finishing third in the competition with S.R.b. Reuter. - 130 words
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Article90 1938-02-23 14 I—l Margin In Soccer Game The Chung Ling High School defeated the Penang Sports Club in a game of soccer on the Esplanade yesterday by four goals to one. The School led by two goals to nil in the first half and in the later90 words
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Article197 1938-02-23 14 <1 Ball Overs In 1939 The recommendations of tie Special Marylebone Cricket Club Commission appointed co investigate problems confronting counties was considered at a meetijjg of the Advisory County Cricket Committee which 1. Rejected the proposal for the reduction of the number of competitors in197 words
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Article163 1938-02-23 14 Competitions For Lady Members The following competitions have been arranged for lady members of the Penang Sports Club:— MARCH LADIES’ SPOON:—This will be played for on Wednesday and Thursday. March 2 and 3, ever the second 9 holes Glugor Course, Stapleford System of scoring. Full details as to163 words
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71 1938-02-23 14 Halliday Wins Following is the result of the Penang Sports Club Calcutta Medal Competition: WinnerG. Halliday 79 Runner-upG. Simis 80 78—158 BALL SWEEP WinnerH. B. Sym 37-1 36 Runners-up A.J.L. Donaldson 39-21=36A E. G. Bird 41-4 £=36?. FEBRUARY MIXED FOURSOMES Members are reminded that this71 words
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1013 1938-02-23 14 Full Programme For Today Below will be found the full programme for today’s races at Singapore, the second day of the Singapore Turf Club Spring Meeting: RACE 1,—2.30 p. m Ponies.—Class I,—Div. 3,-51 Furlongs. 10 0 DEVON KING 9.07 Cheong Yok Choy and 0 01,013 words
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Article371 1938-02-23 14 Review Of Year's Activities The twenty-eighth annual general meetine- of the Crescent Star Sports Club will Kid at the Club’s premises. 134 Perak Road on Saturday, February 26. at 4 p.m. The presentation of prizes null be made after the meeting to the winners and runners-up371 words
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Article71 1938-02-23 14 We are informed that Mr. Khaw Bian Luat of A.P.C. Penang, has passed the examination as a weight-lifting refereo and has now receive»l appointment by the British Amateur Weight-Lifters' Association. London as their fully qualified Divisional Referee.” Mr. Khaw is the only one in Penang so far who has71 words
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Advertisement289 1938-02-23 14 I SCOnAMDCALUWC! Scotland land of the misty glen, home of the bustling Clyde invites you to its 3 great Empire Exhibition. Here is a city which will show you the World, a city of great palaces and pavilions stocked by the wealth of g Western prairies and Southern plains, the289 words
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Article, Illustration804 1938-02-23 15 R.W.V. Robins’ Tribute To Wally London, Feb. 14. Coming from a former England Test cricket captain, it meant a lot. Said R. W. V. Robins: No cricketer would object to being led by such a great player as Wally Hammond.*’ The reference was804 words
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Article184 1938-02-23 15 For Famous English Soccer Team Major Buckley, wonder man of Wolverhampton football club, who makes football stars out of raw country boys, is planning a remarkable hotel costing £12.000 to £16.000. where all his unmarried players will live. Major Buckley told a Sunday Referee reporter that if the184 words
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Article136 1938-02-23 15 East Remain Strongest Territorial Side London, Feb. 13. At Wycombe Abbey School, High Wycombe, in the last of this season’s women’s lacrosse Territorial matches East beat South by 10 goals to 4. They won the tournament undefeated, an even better effort than last year, when they finished top136 words
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Article788 1938-02-23 15 Cambridge Equalise In Last 5 Minutes GRAND STRUGGLE WITH OXFORD London, Feb. 14 OXFORD UNIVERSITY 1 GOAL. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 1 The University hockey match was fast, fierce, and drawn. Fletcher scored for Oxford five minutes from the start, and five) minutes from the end Wakelirg, the Cam-' -ridge788 words
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Advertisement413 1938-02-23 15 tfOU f X 4 COWOSION W co ARRESTS corrosion attack of oxygen -M3 DO YOU KNOW THAT II" tWjgjC REGAL EVAPORATED UNSWEETENED MILK Is pure cow's milk reduced to .tr y» present creamy consistency by /> sv /rO a evaporation, and made completely /7. A/r f! sterile. It contains no413 words
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Miscellaneous38 1938-02-23 15 By J. MILLAR WATT POP When Truth Hurts r J r- Jl especially if she M IMIQTY V CS I- wAPPCNS fop°ty‘ 5 4 hifCE AGE U g* rw '-4? A WOMAN, JRVmKW C n'T ZgWfW V M-38 words
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Article101 1938-02-23 16 TIN PREVIOUSLY LATEST LONDON—(Spot) £lB5 0. 0 £187.15. 0 LONDON—(3 months) £187.10. 0 SINGAPORE $92.75 BUSINESS DONE COPRA—(Sundried) J* s3 85 BLACK PEPPER RUBBER LONDON 7 fed 7 id NEW YORK 142c(G) Closed SINGAPORE (Spot) 23 1 c 24 1 c April/June 24Jc 25 c July/Sept 251 c 25gc101 words
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Article301 1938-02-23 16 Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fall Conversion Loan. 5 p.c., 1944-64 II a Funding Loan, 4 p.c., 1960-90 1032 War Loan. 35 p c 8 Com. Union Assce. (Units) Prudential Assce. A” Royal Assce. share 10s pd.) 8 Great Western Rly. Canadian Pacific301 words
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Article105 1938-02-23 16 Paris 152 43 64 ***** New York 5-01’2 5.01% Montreal 5.01% 5.01% Brussels 29.51 29.55 Geneva 21.59% 21.58% Amsterdam 8.89% 8.96% Milan 95.. 95% Berlin 12.40% 12.40% Stockholm 19.41 19.41 Copenhagen 22.40 22. 40 Oslo 19 -90 19.90 Vienna 26% 26% Helsingfors 226% 226% Prague 142% 142% Madrid.105 words
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Article121 1938-02-23 16 London. Feb. 22. RUBBER Firmer. London 7% buyers 7% sellers April/June 7% buyers 7% sellers July/Sept 7, 7 C buyers 7’« sellers Oct./Dec 7/« buyers 7% sellers NEW YORK Closed. United Kingdom Stocks London 44,461 tons Liverpool 23.905 tons COPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. (Feb.) £l2. 7. 6121 words
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Article127 1938-02-23 16 KENNEDY CO. TIN Buyers Seller* Ampat 4 9 A. Kumbang 28|6 29 6 Batu Selangor 1.45 1.50 Burma Malay 20|6 21!6ex Hong Fatt 1.03 1.06 Jelebu 79 77% Kpg. Lan jut 20|0 20.6 Katu 23'6 24|6 Klang River 1.60 1.70 Kramat HI3 11(9 Kuchai Ordy 1.32% 1.37% Larut 10|S 1110127 words
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Article150 1938-02-23 16 LEAN CO. TIN. Buyer» Bell*rw Ampats 4'o 4 6 Asams 2810 29'0 B. Selangors 1.45 1.50 Bangrins 22 9 23 6 Hong Fatts 1.04 1.06 Jelebus 75 82% K. Lanjuts 19,9 200 Kramats 10 6 110 Kuchais 1.35 1.40 Puchongs 23 0 23 6 Pungahs 19 3 20 Oxd Rantau150 words
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Article143 1938-02-23 16 A.A. ANTHONY CO. rIX buyers Sellers Batu Selangor I- 99 Hong Fatt River i 35 140 u t <Y, r s 1-50 1.55 ex faiping Cons J t 45 Talam 4(3 4|6 An, P at 23 0 23|6 Kpg. Kamunting 9,3 6 Lanjut I»i9 Jafu 23|3 23[9 R U aXg143 words
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Article24 1938-02-23 16 TIN Singapore $92.75 Per pkl. Penang $92.75 Per pkl. RUBBER Singapore Spot 24 18c Per lb. Penang Spot 24 18c Per lb.24 words
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Article97 1938-02-23 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. Feb. 23. The family of the late Mr. Lim Seng Chiew. Ipoh. are the proud recipients cf a cablegram from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, expressing his condolence at the death of an overseas Chinese patriot. The cable mentioned the gocd work done97 words
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51 1938-02-23 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. Feb. 22. The Singapore Municipality is proposing the issue of a loan of $4.000.000 bearing interest at three per cent, in order to finance sewerage and electrical extensions. The matter is being discussed at the meeting of the Commissioners on51 words
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Article189 1938-02-23 16 (By Our Badminton Correspondent) The Perak Badminton Association is holding its sixth annual general meeting at the Ipoh Y.M.C.A. on March 6. One important matter which is of great concern to Penang will be brought up at this meeting, and that is the Trinagular Tournament. This tournament189 words
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Article80 1938-02-23 16 .Reuter. Stock Exchange Brighter The Stock Exchange was appreciably brighter following the overnight Wall Street rally. European Bonds, notably Austrians. Germans and Czechoslovaks, were firm. Industrials met general buying. especially iron and steels and motors. Internationals went above New York parity levels, particularly after hours. Commodities were mostly.Reuter. - 80 words
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Article100 1938-02-23 16 Officer Commanding Company Capt. S. Mortimer. Officer Commanding E (Eurasian) Company P. and P.W. Volunteer Corps will be proceeding on home leave shortly. A dance has been organised by the members of the Company in his honour to be held at the Eurasian Volunteer Club on100 words
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56 1938-02-23 16 Messrs. Shaw Brothers, the Malayan showmen, are opening a branch office at Haadyai. South Siam- Shaw Brothers, Haadyai, South Siam, on March 1 and Mr. Teh Peng Yam will be the manager. Saad bin Mahmood, acting manager of the Grand Jubilee Opera, has56 words
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Article147 1938-02-23 16 List Of Successful Candidates Results have been received from London regarding the examination held on Dec. 5, 1937, by the Penang Detached Class of the St. John Ambulance Association. The following students were successful: Ist Year (for certificate): Ho Weng Hong. Lim Cheng Tee, Foo Siong147 words
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Article19 1938-02-23 16 The domestic quota for the next period to June, has been determined at 43 per cent.19 words
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