Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 June 1938
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1938-06-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE last edition ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY 136. Vol. XCVL THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article, Illustration619 1938-06-09 1 TWO PENANG JUSTICES Nine Certificates Of Honour The Straits Settlements Government Gazette published in Singapore this morning states that in the name of His Majesty, the Governor has awarded Certificates of Honour to the following in recognition of their services. Straits Settlements Mr. Heah Seng Whatt. Mr.619 words
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Article439 1938-06-09 1 Reuter. Second Nyon Wanted Miggestior. that the British Govern- considering calling a new Nyon eiciue to discuss plans for an air ~a b' )l iB Spain to attempt to check delibei‘lt ,-.tacks on neutral shipping and pro- < > mooted by a number of newspapers. Daily MailReuter. - 439 words
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Article178 1938-06-09 1 oome Nasty Words About The Press H A Coates, deputising for Mr. A. Hi read the latter’s address d« i s at the anrnal general meetof Larut Tinfields at Kuala Lumpur 3’esterday. Early in 1938 the suggested me proposals took actual shape, i ft to say178 words
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Article1896 1938-06-09 1 Nothing Rig For Malaya The King’s Birthday Honours List contains no surprises. Mrs. S. K. Wong is the only unofficial recipient of an Honour in the Straits Settlements. The Sultan of Selangor receives an Honorary K.C.M.G. Lord Weir and Lord Stonehaven are created Viscounts and Sir Josiah1,896 words
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Article18 1938-06-09 1 Reuter. Hankow, June 9.The majority of the Kuomintang Government offices are being removed to Chung King.Reuter.Reuter. - 18 words
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Article22 1938-06-09 1 Washington, June B. The Government has protested to the Japanese Consul-General at Hong Kong at the bombing of Lingnam University.22 words
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Article101 1938-06-09 1 Reuter. Loyalist Defence Apparently Disorganised Saragossa, June 8. Since dawn, the population of Castellon, an important coastal tewn 4 0 miles north of Valencia, has been listening to the sound of battle growing nearer. Nationalist artillery is expected to dominate the city tonight. Infantry which spen< theReuter. - 101 words
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Article113 1938-06-09 1 Reuter. Italian Press Again Snarling Rome, June B.The chances of a European settlement are lessening in the opinion of Italian newspapers which adopt a sharper attitude towards France and Great Britain. The Tribuna says it is clear that we are moving towards international crisis which may erupt withReuter. - 113 words
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Article33 1938-06-09 1 A meeting of representatives of guarantor countries of Austrian loans will be held in London this afternoon under the chairmanship of Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to the British Government.33 words
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Advertisement27 1938-06-09 1 Have you tried our Dry-cleaning Dyeing Why not come and he convinced of our high work and entire satisfaction. the shanghai co., 70 Penang Rd. 'Phone 904.27 words
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Advertisement74 1938-06-09 1 The Latest Typewriter Achievement THE biutish NOISELESS Remington C.> -SA Mr a f r/nW* Stallage--Ok r* Dainty CAKES which will gladden z the eye and thrill f the palate. Beautifully made, from all things nice, with that touch of 1 genius which produces 6 > something different. a Made fresh74 words
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Article1421 1938-06-09 2 Indiscriminate Bombings By Japanese P. G. Correspondent Describes Heart-rending Scenes (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong Kong, June 3. 1 he indiscriminate bombings in Canton last week-end ami early this week were of too sensational a characltr to be missed, so I look a hurried trip to1,421 words
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Article651 1938-06-09 2 DIFFICULTIES BEING SLOWLY OVERCOME Malayan education problems are often discussedespecially at the present time when school speech days are being held but it is invariably the curriculum of the English schools which is the cause of controversy. People want to know whether education in this country should651 words
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Article705 1938-06-09 2 CHINESE INDIAN CHARGED Judgment was reserved by Mr. Lim Koon Teck. the Third Police Magistrate vesterday in the case in which a Chinese, Tay Poh Hong and an Indian, Zainal Abidin, were charged with importing or attempting to import Chinese silver dollar coins into Penang on705 words
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173 1938-06-09 2 15 MONTHS’ GAOL POLICE SUPERVISION FOR TAMII WHO CHEATED HAWKERS Tell the accused that he has been guilty of a serious offence, by cheating people who have been trying to make an honest living. He is extremely lucky that he is not being charged with a more serious offence.” With173 words
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Article53 1938-06-09 2 O 0.1 l LIIVI Crist A corresponding period of last year Brituk Wireless. London, June 8-The London area COIV tinues to supply a high percentage m Regular Army recruits, the intafc j. JSt week being 126, an increase of 62 over Dm corresponding period ofO 0.1 l LIIVI Crist – A corresponding period of last year Brituk Wireless. - 53 words
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Advertisement188 1938-06-09 2 The red DEL MONTE shield on the green I can is your guarantee of finest flavor and highest quality in canned fruits and vegeI tables. Sixty years of experience have made them the standards of excellence alj lover the world. Uelillontej 1 S brand 1 AjF Qualitt t I CALIFORNIA188 words
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558 1938-06-09 3 Big Blaze Raging Behind Asia Hotel Canton, June 8. r I A HE air alarm was sounded at 8 p.nru and Japanese planes, which were at first thought would not reach the city owing to a slight drizzzle and poor visibility, arrived shortly afterReuter - 558 words
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Article145 1938-06-09 3 c tne nun Reuter British-Owned Port Raided Madrid, June B,—A British dredger, whose name is not given, was bombed at Gandia and disabled in a midnight air raid, and later sank as a result of the damage done. Two warehouses were also destroyed. Gandia, which is ac tne nun – Reuter - 145 words
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Article163 1938-06-09 3 raining full protective measures British London, June 8.The following telegram was received at the Colonial Office today from Mr. C. C. Woolley, Officer Administering the Government of Jamaia: The situation in Kingston is normal and I am glad to report materia' improvement in the position throughoutraining full protective measures British - 163 words
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Article65 1938-06-09 3 Reuter. Three Of Four Bodies Seen From The Air Capetowm, June 8 An air force officer reports that he has seen three of the four bodies of the aeroplane wreckage in the jungle north of Limpopo Riv r Ground rescuers are still cutting away through theReuter. - 65 words
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Article158 1938-06-09 3 Reuter. Shipment Of Bricks As u Arms” Old boilers bricks and stone from a demolished tover of a Methodist Church in North London filled 500 packing cases, supposed to contain £50,000 worth of antitank guns for China. They were consigned to Marseilles aboard a British steamer, theReuter. - 158 words
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Article79 1938-06-09 3 Reuter. Socialist Workers And Peasants Party Royan, June BA revolution team of Left” delegates attending the French Socialist Congress announced the forma tion of a new’ party after the congress had given M. Blum a large majority in a vote on general policy. M. Blum'sReuter. - 79 words
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Article64 1938-06-09 3 Reuter. U.S. Public Works Ordered To Be Ready To Handle Them Washington, June BMr. Roosevelt has ordered the Public Works’ Administration to prepare immediately to handle projects totalling $600,000,000 with the object of creating a large demand for iron and steel building materials and to assure quick inaugurationReuter. - 64 words
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258 1938-06-09 3 British Wireless London, June BSir Serancis Fetserston Godley, presiding at a conference at newcastle yesterday, stated that the British Legion would soon take a large part in training the public in air raid and antigas precautions. Speaking on the resolution askingBritish Wireless - 258 words
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Article22 1938-06-09 3 Reuter. Batavia, June B.Another Glenn Mar tin bomber crashed today, at Kalidjati. Ont non-commissioned officer was to DiedReuter. - 22 words
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Miscellaneous461 1938-06-09 3 WEMBLEY PARK TONIGHT THURSDAY, 9th: JVNE 1938. SIN SEE TAT CANTONESE OPERA: Koo Huan Chong Chooi Koon Im’ ODEON STAR OPERA: RADIN AJENG MOURGIRJA Strongly Supported by Numerous Vaudeville, Extras Hot Music CAPITAL TALKIES: Two Shows Nightly at 7.30 9.30 p.m THE PRISONER OF ZENDA” starring Ronald Colman Tickets sold461 words
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Article500 1938-06-09 4 Legal Point In Civil Appeal I'rom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. June 8. That there was no consideration for a promise by the surviving iftirtner to carr\ on a partnership business, as, it was alleged, a deceased man’s share was not worth anything at all because500 words
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Article421 1938-06-09 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. Tan Joo Keat, a clerk of the gene’-ai post office, fpoh. has been transferred to Gopeng as postmaster, with effect from June 1. Mr. Bell Cheng Lye has assumed duty as Probationer Settlement officer in Tai pmg. He was attached to the Ipoh Land office prior to421 words
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Article570 1938-06-09 4 School Curriculum Must Be Altered Viewti Of Few Malayan Educationists (bTom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. June 8. schoolbovs are to aspire to something more ambitious than clerkships with mercantile firms, the school curriculum must be overhauled. Education must be less literary and more practical. Parents570 words
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Article759 1938-06-09 4 I .S. Manufacturers’ Problem FACTORY ORDER BOOKS ALREADY FILL Washington. June 7. United States aeroplane manufacturers face two important problems if they accept orders to build military planes for the British government, according to experts here. In the first place, they would be forced to extend759 words
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Article306 1938-06-09 4 Over 500,000 I niu Generated Last Y ear Kuala Lumpur, Jutiv Over 500,000 units ot electri r were generated in the F.M.S yt‘di and the sales of eneig'. I, the Electrical Department re cd record figures at evert sta* reports Mr. U. R. Sparrow viser on306 words
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Article159 1938-06-09 4 Malaya Soon Id Haw? > oicu f requency Teleprinter During the year a voice frequency graph system was introduced ana pito-nt under lest, says the annual rec d of the Posts and Telegraphs Departing. tins system provides tor four tull uup. teleprinter circuits between Kuala Lump a159 words
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Advertisement395 1938-06-09 4 YOUNGER mm 4® r X XL y aTßi\p z X r **Xk d'dwsss f J 1 r J If _>X/3l '2i^ -WTe»'.-*“|T S TO-MORROW ><> Skiir. ose Colour which contains MORNING >ee how much fresher B d s after tl i rsity of nn first application In a few days395 words
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192 1938-06-09 5 < icneral's Mission To Somaliland < Te r uzzi. the Under-Secretary for jto! \fiiea, has sailed from Naples for day visit to Italian East Africa. Sevefficials from the Ministry accompanied it importance is attached to Gen. ~zzi’.- visit to Italian Somaliland, the which lies192 words
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Article125 1938-06-09 5 Woman Killed When Car (h ertnrned im Our Own Correspondent) Malacca. June 7. neai Reinbau in Negri Sembi-.-;t’ motor car accident occurred \\.en a Malacca car, while trat! o.r Malacca to Seremban, overtier one of the tyres punctured. n Tian Lock, one of the occult- was125 words
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Article, Illustration419 1938-06-09 5 Protector Of Chinese On Importance Of Unity (From Our Own Correspondent.) Sungei Patani. June 7. I he importance of unity among Kedah Chinese school teachers was stressed by Mr. ILS. Davis. Protector of Chinese. Kedah, in an address to about 70 teachers at the Sin419 words
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586 1938-06-09 5 "keep The home Fires From Burning*" As Slogan <■ duties women could perform mis were outlined in a speech nv Commander A. N. G. Firef Officer of the London Fire addressing members of tne Auxiliary Service and the Reserve. He mentionedpensibility for water586 words
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Article255 1938-06-09 5 Strategic Links London: The ages-long association between Portugal and Great Britain was the leading note in speeches delivered in the Dorchester, Park-lane. at a dinner in honour of the Portuguese Ambassador. The chair was occupied by Sii Francis Lindley, a former Ambassador to Portugal, and on his255 words
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Article124 1938-06-09 5 When H.M.S. Audacious struck a mine in Lough Swilly on October 26. 1914, her sinking gave the British public one of its earliest shocks of the Great V ar. One of the men on board at the time—Charles Pengellyhad a unique association with the ship, and124 words
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Article224 1938-06-09 5 I sr Of Lottery Profits (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, June 5. Siam’s only internal loan of £1,000,000, oearing interest at 4’ 2 per cent, payable halt yearly, is scheduled for repayment five years hence. It was floated to be used in capital expenditure for promoting224 words
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Article388 1938-06-09 5 Pepvs’s Own Copy of Shakespeare London: The library of Ham House. Surrey, the sale of which has began, will disperse ore of tne greatest collections of early books held in private hands. In propoition to its size it contains, according lo one authority, "books of388 words
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357 1938-06-09 5 Thousands Of Fishermen Killed Hong Kong: The Sino-Japanese war has greatly hit the fishing industry of Hong Kong and other South China coast ports. Some 412 Chinese fishing boats and junks valued at $5,000,000 (Hong Kong currency) have been destroyed and .8,430357 words
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Article66 1938-06-09 5 Television will be the ruling factor at this year’s Radio Exhibition, due to open at Olympia, London, on August 24. There will be no stage shows, as in past years space occupied by the theatre will be taken over by exhibitors’ stands. Almost every stand66 words
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Advertisement74 1938-06-09 5 u g «ka// /M W 5 'y Agents For Malaya /N HENRY WAUGH Si CO.. LTD., I J Obtainable From Pritchard Co., Ltd., Eastern Bazaar., Tong Aik., Wing Sun., Lai Wah,’ Kwong Yuen., I ivc X- Co., Cheah lean Soon., Parmanand Bros., tew iv-/: pv NEW SPRINGTIDE HOTEL PHONE NO74 words
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Miscellaneous1016 1938-06-09 6 KING’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY FARE! MAJESTIC i/lt-, STARTS TONIGHT 6.15 9.30 gjlßMil K in mysteries RIDER HAGGARD’S MAGICAL ROMANCE BROUGHT TO THE AND A LAUGH WINNER. TOO SCREEN IN ALL ITS SWEEP AND COLOUR! WF FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE PHONE 241. HIE EILM THEY TRAVELLED 6,000 MILES TO CAPTURE! nRI D s1,016 words
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456 1938-06-09 7 Cheeseman Report Submitted To Governments TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIFFICULTIES Although the report on technical education prepared b\ Mr. lI.R. Cheeseman, former Inspector of Schools, Singapore, has been submitted to the Malayan Governments, it is not known when it will be made public. The report, it456 words
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428 1938-06-09 7 Couple Guilty Of Receiving POLICE TELL JUDGE OF SUSPICIONS London, May 29. A man and his wife were found guilty at Berkshire Assizes at Reading yesterday of receiving stolen property, and were each sentenced bo 14 months’ imprisonment in the second division. A housebreaking428 words
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Article348 1938-06-09 7 Bill Introduced In Australia Canberra: A National Insurance Bill, covering more than half the population of Australia, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by the Commonwealth Treasurer, Mr. R. G. Casey. The Bill provides sickness and disablement benefits, medical service, and old age. widows’348 words
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Article252 1938-06-09 7 TRIPS ABROAD EMPTY WALLETS London, May 29- Empty wallets and satchels seen lying about a photographer’s premises cn his return from abroad were described by a witness in a banknote forgery charge hearing yesterday. Friedric Beckert, aged forty, a German, who had been described as a skilful252 words
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Article504 1938-06-09 7 Budget Concession NO INCREASE OF RATES OR INCOME-TAX London:Sir John Simon announced in the House of Commons a Government de cision that property assessments shall not be increased, either for income-tax or rat mg purposes, by reason of expenditure incurred in structural alterations, additions, or improvements made504 words
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Article279 1938-06-09 7 Fine Musical Hollywood has worked out its own defini tion of film musicals, and Parang theatregoers will be given the opportunity of enjoying this to the maximum wuen You’re A Sweetheart” comes to the Queen's Theatre tonight. All the essential elements that go t< make a279 words
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Advertisement457 1938-06-09 7 Head Office: 12, Bishop Street Penang. Phone 1477 and 1478 with extensions. Teleji'ams: Gazette” Penang. re Office: Ceci) Street, Singapore. Phone 471 Tel: "Times” Singapore Kuala Lumpur: Office: 25, Java Street. Phone: 3683. Ipoh Office: Brewster Road. Phone: 268. London Office: 40, 43, Fleet Street, London E.C. 4. hone Central457 words
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Advertisement38 1938-06-09 7 VAPEX CLEARS HEAD CDLDS Breathe the Vapex vapour from your handkerchief by day and from the end of your pillow by night. It kills the germs, relieves stuffiness, prevents the spread of infection. Obtainable from Chemists and Stores.38 words
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Advertisement497 1938-06-09 7 [HERE’S SOMETHING THAT’S BETTER THAN COD LIVER OIL! Tasteless, Flesh-Forming Tablets For Thin People All who are too thin and weigh far too little for their peace of mind, know that if only they could take enough Cod Liver Oil, they might begin to put on a pound or two497 words
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767 1938-06-09 8 RUTHLESS massacres <>t civilians in the two theatres of war, China and Spain, have almost ceased to be news, but the hideous import of events cannot be escap-. ed. Unless there is a sudden sweeping change in human mentality—every indication points to continued deteriora-tion-future767 words
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Article1283 1938-06-09 8 Farewell To Mrs. A. W. Pinnick An appeal to members of the Girl Guide Penang Association to show more interest in the Association’s welfare, was made by the District Commissioner, Mrs. D. E M Fielding, speaking at the Garden Party to members yesterday evening when Mr. and1,283 words
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Article569 1938-06-09 8 IT falls to my lot today, rcadt fr) lift the veil on a very tow scene which was recently Penang. Delicacy of feeling to respect secrecy of identity, rri f ers’ curiosity on that point will h,,,, to go unsatisfied. Oth< particular is vouchsafed foi B- H-ng:569 words
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Advertisement711 1938-06-09 8 SEGAMAT STORE AGENCY? 266, CARNARVON STREET, PENANG. PHONE 1525 [I j Afc Z P. O. BOX 69. ®si— H K t fit ffi A ft. M Hl fF ffi ("1 W- A >' b >' a w a l 1 OT' fig h f\w /N Wig smWkK W>J®\ t w711 words
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Advertisement46 1938-06-09 8 ALREADY FAMOUS i j 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« 2 oz 4 oz tins On sale everywhere Importers HENRY WAUGH CO. LTD.46 words
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1092 1938-06-09 9 Volunteers, Police And Cadets In Line resident councillor takes THE SALUTE Thirty-five Officers and 702 troopsVolunteers, police and Cadets took part in the King’s Birthday Ceremonial Parade on the Polo Ground this morning, the Resident Councillor, the Hon. Mr. G. A. de C.1,092 words
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Article171 1938-06-09 9 Convicted And Fined (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 8. A fine of $2O was imposed on Mr. H. I MacLenran of Kepong, who pleaded guilty today before Raja Abdul Hamid, Third Magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, to a charge of negligent driving. His driving license was171 words
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Article101 1938-06-09 9 Th ree Miles And A Half Of Brilliance (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 8. Three-and-a-half miles of Kuala Lumpur streets will be lighted by mercury vapour non-dazzling lamps by the end of July. They will also give three times better light than ordinary101 words
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Article, Illustration136 1938-06-09 9 Reuter. Budge In Last Four The quarter-finals in the French Lawn Tennis Championships were played in Paris yesterday and resulted as follows: MEN’S SINGLES Donald Budge (U.S.) beat B. Destremau (France) 64, 63, 64. J. Pallada (Yugoslavia) beat C. Boussus (France) 6—l, 3 -6, 4—6, 6—l, 6—2.Reuter. - 136 words
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Article126 1938-06-09 9 Sudden Death bile On Leave The death has occurred of Mr. Edmund Thomas Mortlock Lias while on home leave from his duties as Principal of the King Edward VII School, Taiping. After war service in Egypt and Palestine, Mr. Lias began duties in Malaya in the Penang126 words
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Article48 1938-06-09 9 Reuter French Issue In Indo-China Paris, June B.The Journal Official announces the issue of Colonial National Defence Loan in Indo-China for 33,000,000 piastres at five per cent The issue price is 92 V 2 piastres to be issued at denominations of 100 and 1,000 piastres.Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article242 1938-06-09 9 Among those who arrived today from Birkenhead, Marseilles, Port Said and Colombo by the Blue Funnel liner Hector were Miss M. Baker, Mrs. P. Boissier, Mrs. C. Boring, Prof. L. M. Casson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig. Mrs. M. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. A. Ford,242 words
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Article216 1938-06-09 9 Siam Banishee Sentenced (From Our Own Correspondent) Low tr Singapore, June B.* b^ Ua Chine 3e was charged Mee M». 7 the Sln a l'= r Second w?th h„ I ate Mr P v Duckworth Ith housebreaking and theft of four silver a ChTo Va Cd216 words
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Article137 1938-06-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, June 8. Alleged to have been the lorry-motor accident in front of Gapis Estate on Tuesday morning last week, in which one woman lost her life and two others were seriously injured. Ng Chong Soo, a Hokkien, this morning claimed trial137 words
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Article44 1938-06-09 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, June 8. Charged with driving along a road in Singapore without a licence on June 5, a local lawyer, Mr. A. M. L. Soares, was fined $5 in the Fourth Singapore Court yesterday when he pleaded guilty.44 words
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Advertisement11 1938-06-09 9 t he true tonic food Obtainable of all Chemist* and Store*11 words
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Advertisement204 1938-06-09 9 KREMENTZ WW Y. COAT buttons 2275. K 2276-K QUALITY yrM JEWELLERY Way GUARANTEED 2361. K FOR EVER 1360-K Repriced if Damaged, Broken Tarnished 2269-x Just Try These 2268-K J c/kiUkSl Obtainable from the Best Establishments 2273d)c *****« Throiighout Malaya. KODAK Film does get the detail Clear, sharp detail k what204 words
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Article781 1938-06-09 10 No Further Pressure To Sell FIRM BASIS FOR REVIVAL BEING FORMED Messrs. S.E. Levy and Co. in their weekly review of the American security anil commodity markets state: It cannot be said that the past week has brought forth .any signs of the long-looked for improvement781 words
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Article1646 1938-06-09 10 Oil Interests Prospering: Conservative Policy Justified The twenty-fourth ordinary general meeting of the British-Borneo Petroleum Syndicate, Ltd., was held in London on May 19. Mr. Walter Maclachlan. chairman and managing director, presided. The Chairman said: Following the usual practice, I shall go through the accounts with you,1,646 words
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160 1938-06-09 10 In view of recent newspaper comments on Islamic divorce custom, a Malay authority told the Pinang Gazette: The word Talak’ is used in reference to the pronunciation of divorce between a man and his wife of the Islamic faith. This word is spelt160 words
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Advertisement75 1938-06-09 10 THE LEADING MEDICINE FOR SKIN DISEASES, ULCERS, (gljg» SORES, ENLARGED GLANDS, kHBP| BOILS, and BAD LEGS, UwiiiiM RHEUMATIC COMPLAINTS, &BS* PAINFUL JOINTS, LOSS OF VIGOUR. Clarke’s Blood Mixture is the direct wa X to hea,t h as it removes the CAUSE N wf disease from the blood and restores health75 words
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Advertisement137 1938-06-09 10 BANKS NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. (Incorporated in the Netherlands) (With limited liability.) (NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY Established in Amsterdam 1824. HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM With 43 Agencies, apart from correspondents, in Holland. HEAD OFFICE FOR THE EAST BATAVIA Branches throughout the Dutch East Indies and In the Straits Settlements, India, China, Japan and137 words
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Advertisement570 1938-06-09 10 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD (Incorporated England, Capital Authorised Capital Subscribed £3 Reserve Fund and Reqt £1 8 00.00 t Capital Paid Up £1 2 4?.8(X £l O5O(Xx board of DIBECyrORR Sir Charles Alexander InneT K.C.5.1., CI f’ rv. Sir Thomas Smith, Kt., Deput’v ainE&c P S R H570 words
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Article1120 1938-06-09 11 Problem In Convoying Of Merchant Ships IT IS acknowledged, both inside and outside the Service, that the convoying of merchant ships in narrow waters, or at the focal points of the trade lanes, is one of the Navy’s major problems, says the Manchester Journal of1,120 words
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Article940 1938-06-09 11 S.S. ISLAM’ from Japan China via Singapore sails same day for Calcutta. S.S. HECTOR’ from Liverpool, sails to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taku and Dairen. M.V. YASUKUNI MARU’ from Japan sails same day for Colombo, Aden, Suez, Port Said, Naples, Marseilles Gibraltar, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and940 words
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Article52 1938-06-09 11 Turkey’s railway chiefs are carrying out Dictator Kemal Ataturk’s recent exhortation to his people to Be gay, sing, take life easy and live happily.” Every train is being fitted with radio sets for the benefit of passengers. Sets are also to be installed in52 words
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Advertisement330 1938-06-09 11 BLUE funnel line rrKl Y SERVICE TO LONDON NORTH CONTINENT Leaves Penang Due London Also calls Marseilles Glasgow June 12 July 10 L- phiIOCTETTES Also calls Hull and Gydnia June 16 July 14 R LpmNON Also calls Marseilles Glasgow June 24 July 21 C Tj N DAY SERVICE TO LIVERPOOL330 words
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Advertisement909 1938-06-09 11 PO and’ Ot V BRITISH INDIA (Incorporated In England.) PORT SWETTENHAMTMALACCA SINGAPORE S.S. ROHNA” SAILING THURSDAY, 9th JUNE Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under Penang, Teluk Anson, Port Swettenham, contract with His Majesty’s Government Malacca and Singapore Service. London and Far East Mail Service. o MAn ,A «art- in909 words
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Article784 1938-06-09 12 Latest limes Of Posting CJ-' UR MAILS: mail for Australia. New Zealand Java and Timor Dilly via Singapore and thence by Qantas Airways Canberra wi close at 7.30 p.m. today. Registration at o pm same day. Correspondence prepaid at existing surcharge air mail rates only).784 words
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Article534 1938-06-09 12 Optimistic View Of Hr. K. C. Liggins LI L. C. Gigging has been termed tn< John Reich oi Maiaya. xi:-.; ciesc’ pilon m by no means an mpty -eulogy. His work to promote broad ..st ng in inis country has been long ano unremitting, the greater pari534 words
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Article208 1938-06-09 12 Conditions Here Among Most Difficult** Malaya is one of the most difficult countries in the world for reception, according to Air. R. Moxham. Further, if a receiver gives a successful performance here, it will do so anywhere in the world. Air. Moxham should know. He has208 words
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Article178 1938-06-09 12 Tnis year’s meetin. competition of the won -> I of Great Britain and n described to Daventi Grisewood, who w.U 4. commentaries <:•>■>.-< at Wimbledon, and i Will give eye-witm ss p'.uy. An annual event Forest Hills, New Yor 4 tl.e Wightman Cup bushed in 1923 by178 words
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273 1938-06-09 12 England \s. Dublin For the first time lister will be able to take part in t < the iir.g bees that have provi a feature oi BBC progi June 12. teams lepmsenir Lon Dublin respectively an r arranged, in co opeiation with t..-. Eire broadcasting273 words
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Article123 1938-06-09 12 The last concert in tm Li on Festival, conducted by T bioadcast from Queen's Hal. Lunder. the Daventry programme.- in June lhe main work that listeners will be Sibelius’ Symphony A'o w riting tnis symphony the cm:.;; out on new lines. Instead of a tnent of two or three123 words
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Miscellaneous1908 1938-06-09 12 WORLD RADIO PROGRAMMES K.B.C. Highlights Of Today’s Wireless GSF (BBC) Empire Broadcasting Service sche- a dule for this week: 5.05 p.m. I rooping the Uoioui. TRANSMISSION 2d> 3 7.40 p.m. Songs oi the British Isles. (6.02 p.m. l2 20 am.) 8.35 p.m. talk: World Affaiis. GSM '21.41 Mc/S (13.97 m.)1,908 words
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Miscellaneous43 1938-06-09 12 PENANG DAILY WEATHER REPORT PENANG (FORT CORN" U I Yesterday's Temp- ra‘ 6 a.m. Noon 85 E 89 S RAINFALL June 7 nil TIDE TABLE TODA 4 HIGH 1 4 05 P- nl- p.m. TOMORROW 5 If 11.00 a.m. J, 11.25 p m.43 words
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Article, Illustration178 1938-06-09 13 rs of the Scottish Company busy on tnutuaie gun training at the end canr' held by the 1st Battalion Singapore Vohinte«r Corps Te’ok Pa «cm ou .sueniun cuatting with Captain A. F. Cornelius, commanding D~ Company tfter watching ride grenade training. OA pah am: Major-General178 words
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958 1938-06-09 14 Third Day Of Selangor Turf Club Slimmer Meeting Below will be found the full programme for today’s races at Kuala Lumpur, the third day of the Selangor Turf Club Summer Meeting: R ace ].HORSES—Class 3—Division 55% Furlongs. 02 0 IN-VER-FOGG 9-00 A.958 words
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Article685 1938-06-09 14 s—l Victory For Malays FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE SOCCER The Penang Sports Club were defeated by the Darul Aishan Football Club in their first division match which was played on the St. Xavier's ground yesterday evening by five goals to one. The score,685 words
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133 1938-06-09 14 London, May 29Have you heard of team that won a League Chamnionship without knowing it? Seems impossible doesn’t it, in these days when everybody’s eyes are glued on the points and goal averages. Southend, champions of the London Mid week League, thought they133 words
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Article92 1938-06-09 14 By TIC-TAC RACE 1. GOLDEN BLAZE SARAH V RACE 2. MISS WENDY COMMA RA(’E 3. SEA MAIDEN ACHILLES RACE 4. VICTORY PAR \DF BONNIE LASSIE RACE 5. DELLA PRESTIGE RACE 6. BRAWNY LAD CLEVER ALEC RACE 7. VALSCOURT SEE YOU LATER RACE 8. RUSSIAN ROSE TOYMAN BY CAPT DASH"92 words
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Article162 1938-06-09 14 Crowd Boos I mpire Many a time has Einmott Robinw. once comedian of county cricket, sent the Old Trafford crowds into «oats cf merriment with his antics that have a happy relief during those tense York-shire-Lancashire duels. But the Old Trafford people were not a bit162 words
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Article93 1938-06-09 14 London, May 29Alan Morten. the most celebrated Itft time, who is now a direct Rangers, finds it jusi as easy golf as at soccer. In the annual staff golf Collieries, Ltd., Glasgow, pl»y stiff Crieff course, Alan mad< 1 to retain the championship ]as t93 words
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Article98 1938-06-09 14 London, May 29—Sussex h-"‘ first IaS s longest programme of any hare county. Since the season op< n flu» bad only three days rest. AUg exception of a blank three th e ust, will be playing contin stC( cs end of the summer. So COllg lvrS98 words
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Advertisement158 1938-06-09 14 <. 'SK| w'w a X '7/ ?§S’rc-” /\-k\ >"' Wiiifeli wO xl t\' x K A' x »c' X a x x gjßf jmlx Kf-JWU. .V EflS gjggiff \'z Y""""" v w HJ? 103? '>? \v' wR TSHk. 'wSL MHgl r7> J i^^ ot X«*J W W x V^V^> e158 words
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Article, Illustration810 1938-06-09 15 Value Of Individuality And Personality BY L. N. CONSTANTINE Bowling has been my theme in recent articles. Now let us take a look at the batting side of cricketnot the technical method of making strokes, but the mental attitude of the player. But, first810 words
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601 1938-06-09 15 \KT OF UNDER-HAND SPIN ix>ndon: Will the lob bowler return to in ty cricket? There is a distinct possi,uity that he may. The Notts County i cket Club in its endeavour to find bowrs insists that certain of the young pro...SbiOnaLs on the ground staff601 words
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Article77 1938-06-09 15 When in straits for a manager, get an ex-Glasgow Celtic star,” appears to be the motto in many Scottish boardrooms these days. Kilmarnock started the ball rolling by enticing centre-forward Jimmy McGrory into their managerial chair some months ago. Alloa follou-ed suit by giving the bowler77 words
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Article128 1938-06-09 15 London, May 31. Bradman’s gesture was one of the most sporting things I have ever known. He T S V he firSt tO con ratu late me,” said W. J. Ednch after the match at Lord’s, in which the Australian second innings w-as closed so that he128 words
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Article328 1938-06-09 15 Sports Meets Help China’s War Chest While the normal schedule of sports has been interrupted in places swept by war in China, her athletes are continuing to exercise wherever possible. In the tri-city of Hankow, Wuchang and Hanyang, there have been several organisations, governmental and civic,328 words
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573 1938-06-09 15 Tic-Tac - Singapore Criticism (By Tic-Tac) I am glad to find that the Singapore Free Press Racing Correspondent agrees with me in my criticism that Blue Peter is underrated by the Handicapper. In fact, I think that most people think so too. If his record were573 words
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Advertisement170 1938-06-09 15 i TIGER BEER by pure, fresh YJEzAST j J y- J I I J wX* IH I Uh 1 a! L~, 'i I O The importation of pure fresh Yeast On the right is requires the maximum of care and microscopic W, JN attention to ensure and maintain the reproduction170 words
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Miscellaneous43 1938-06-09 15 New Method of Cleaning the Silver By J. MILLAR WATT 7? AND IT’s COME > AtX KNIVES OuT clean/ A ,n Vw at Shall i DO NOV r Ila 'iL I. U—. A WZT iTI -J O I *vwC I ....-nrupH iM. lift. 1—43 words
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Article324 1938-06-09 16 Share of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated Yesterday Rise or Fal) Yesterday Rise or Fall Conv. Loan 5 p.c. 44-64 113% Eagle 4 pesos. 47% 3d Funding 4 p.c. 60-90 113% Cable 5% pc. 95% 4-% War Loan 3% p.c. 102% *U.S. Rubber 26% Com. Union Assc. A324 words
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Article117 1938-06-09 16 YESTERDAY’S PRICES TIN RFVFOTTST.Y LATEBT LONDON(Spot) No market £171.10. 0 '.ONTON (3 month») No market £172. 0. 0 SINGAPORE $86.25 $85.50 BUSINESS DONE PENANG $86.00 $85.50 BUSINESS DONE Buyers rro sellers 25 tons COPRA (Sundried) $3.60 $3.70 BLACK PEPPER $8.50 $8.50 KIJBBER Closed 5%d LONDON llftc(G) ll%c(G> NEW YORK117 words
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Article240 1938-06-09 16 New York. June B—Railways8Railways estimating a shap decline in car loadings in the neighbourhood of 496,000 is probably the «offsetting factor to reports of revival of of emergency rail legislation this session. Although there is still no basis warranting an aggressive purchase policy, we feel that the news240 words
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Article119 1938-06-09 16 London. June 8RTBBER: Quiet.— London s(j buyers 5% sellers May 5% buyers 5}2 sellers July/Sept 51? buyers s}j sellers Oct./Dec 5% buyers 6 sellers NEW YORK H-55 cts. Kingdom Stock» London 57.876 tons Liverpool 29,961 tons OPRA Straits S.D. Rotterdam. May £ll 2. 6 PEPPER: White Muntok:119 words
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Article103 1938-06-09 16 Prev. Latest Paris 178 I7B ft New York 4.94]1 4.95 ft Montreal 5.01% 5.01% Brussels 29.25 Geneva 21.72% 21.73%. Amsterdam 8.96% 8.96 Milan 94 94% Berlin 12.32 12.32% Stockholm 19.40 19.39% openbagen 22.40 22.40 sio 19.90 19.90 ienna 26% nominal Helsingfors 226 227 Prague 142 ft 142% Madrid103 words
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Article94 1938-06-09 16 In T aiping (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, June 9. The King’s Birthday was fittingly observed today with a grand parade of 1,000 troops including the 1 2 Punjab Regiment, Malay and Ch nese volunteers cadets anc scouts at) the Racecourse Padang. Major G. C. Ballentine took the94 words
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Article207 1938-06-09 16 Nazi Legal Changes Berlin.Details of the new- German criminal procedure, which has been worked by a commission, are published. A significant feature is that all political cases will come before courts on which lay members outnumber professional judges. These lay members arc drawn exclusively from the207 words
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Article143 1938-06-09 16 French Decree Paris.—The main lines of a decree for the distilling of spirit from corn for the purpose of national defence were decided upon at a meeting of the French Cabinet. The Minister of Agriculture, M. Queuille, submitted the decree, which has the double object143 words
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Article165 1938-06-09 16 Sentence On Chinese Deferred Ask the accused if it was his fire spirit which had entered the two bottles?” So said Mr. Lim Koon Teck, the Third Magistrate, Penang, yesterday morning when he convicted a Chinese, Tan Cheng Leng, on a charge of having in his possession165 words
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Article90 1938-06-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, June 8. Sir Shentor. Thomas is to pay a threeday visit to Cameron Highlands next month. He leaves Singapore on Jure 13 on an upcourXry tour lasting more than a month. Sir Shenton will be in Kuala Lumpur from June 1590 words
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Article52 1938-06-09 16 A report has been made to the Ipoh police that a servant woman working in a house in Chung Thye Phin-road, had been relieved of $9OO, her life's savings. How the thief or thieves had access to the money has not been ascertained, but the police are52 words
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Article42 1938-06-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 8. Spares for the Eastbound flying boat, held up at Bangkok arrived at midday and it is hoped the machine will resume its flight to the Straits Settlements tomorrow morning.42 words
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Article202 1938-06-09 16 Arrests Likely In a| Future Rotterdam.—Several arrests arc eX p.> f t ed shortly as the result of investigation into the murder of Eugen Konovalec. th p Ukrainian Nationalist leader, who killed by a bomb on May 23, while walkmg along the Coolsingel. the main thoroughfare of202 words
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Article112 1938-06-09 16 British Wireless Severe Loss To English Art London, June 8.The death is reported of Mr. Frederick Landseer Maur Grigg-, the Royal Academician, at Chipping. Campden, yesterday, aged 62. The Tim< says that English Art, particularly in the field of engraving, has suffered aBritish Wireless - 112 words
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Article100 1938-06-09 16 London May 29—Cox, the Sussex batsman, was the hero of a spoiling action when playing against Yorkshire at Headngley. He caught Brian Se’lers, t!: Test selector and Yorkshire skipper, on the edge of the boundary, and SeL ns was walking to the pavilion. But Cox reported to the100 words
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Article88 1938-06-09 16 London May 29The only way to succeed in football is to practise hard, and Reg. Swinfen, Queen's Park Rangers' smart young rightback, is already traina week, if you happen to be passing the ing for next season! Ye-s. it's a fact! Twice Battersea Park running track,88 words
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Article92 1938-06-09 16 Reuter. Memorandum To Prague Prague. June 8.Sudeten headquarters announce that the memorandum of then demands submitted to the Government are based on the eight points mentioned in Henlein’s Carlsbad speech on April 24 The memorandum states that the Sudetens are prepared to enter into on this basis. TheReuter. - 92 words
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Article77 1938-06-09 16 British Wireless London, June B.The River Clyde tiu-> tees have decided to widen the river Beardmore Bank to facilitate passage down to the sea of a great liner, the Queen Elizabeth,” which is to be laun.i ed by Her Majesty the Queen at Clyde BankBritish Wireless - 77 words
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