Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 May 1939
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1939-05-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY ii2. Vol. xcvii. MONDAY, MAY 15, 1939. PRICE 5 CIuNTS.19 words
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Article, Illustration270 1939-05-15 1 IX/S POWERS DETERMINED TO GD I AIN “VITAL RIGHTS” Berlin Press —Reuter. —Reuter. Berlin, May 15. Signor Mussolini’s speech is enthusiastically welcomed in German political cir cles as a direct answer to Mr. Chamber lain, particularly on the Danzig questi? A political commentator declared—Reuter. - 270 words
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Article135 1939-05-15 1 —Renter. British Aim Eor Peace Ankara. May 14. All the Turkish papers publsh editorials exalting the value of the Anglo-Turkish Agreement and hailing t as the most important political event or some time. They emphasise the w isdom nf the Government abandoning neutrality and adhering to■ —Renter. - 135 words
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Article70 1939-05-15 1 -Reuter. London, Mag 14. Sir Leopold Savile. ttho teas responsible for the design and construction of the naval base dockyard at Singapore, is joining the liver. “Orontes”, at Naples on Nay 28 to Australia to discuss with the Australian government olhcia s ti c proposed-Reuter. - 70 words
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Article50 1939-05-15 1 Page Latest Telegrams 1 Earlier Telegrams 2 Malayan News 3 Amusement Notices 4 5 Week-end Accidents in Penang 6 I acts About Russia’s Air Forces 7 Editorial 8 Local News 9 Correspondence 9 Financial News 10 Pictures 11 Radio News 12 Shipping News 13 14 15 Share Lists 1650 words
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131 1939-05-15 1 Reuter. TOLL OF CHINA WAR: OVER 50,000,000 REFUGEES Chungking, May 15. The Japanese bombings at Chungking on May 3 and 4 caused 5,000 civilian deaths and two thousand wounded, and also destroyed 2,391 buildings in the city, declared Dr. Yen Fu-chmg, rector of theReuter. - 131 words
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Article483 1939-05-15 1 King's Surgeon Attends On Appendicitis Case NOT EXPECTED IN QUEBEC BEFORE WEDNESDAY Reuter. Quebec, May 15. The King) and Queen are not expected to arrive in Quebec before Wednesday, according to the Chairman Gf the Committee making arrangements for the visit. No information is forthcoming– Reuter. - 483 words
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Advertisement18 1939-05-15 1 i LOOK? /S BESTI M <&•» < WMW*»~J Xje-H/i for North Malaya Penang:— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD-. I Penang and Ipoh.18 words
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Advertisement44 1939-05-15 1 a VW.4IIIIJ-I 1 fcv l co MW* cate |y ,M I »<>r North Malaya Penan<)>— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LID. I'enang and Ipoh. -v 4 ls n o f “S.C.S.” AUST RALIA’S BEST BUTTER PHONE PENANG—I.MMI 1501 BUTTERWORTH--53 Advt. of Singapore Cold Storag9 Lid. C.S. 83844 words
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626 1939-05-15 2 Fascist Doctrine Inflexible Duces “Sincere Desire For Peace” CERTAIN KNOTS IN EUROPE MUST BE DISENTANGLED Turin, May 14 “Millions are asking: are we going towards peace or war? declared Signor Mussolini, opening the economic self-sufficiency exhibition. He added:—“This is a grave questionReuter. - 626 words
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Article152 1939-05-15 2 Reuter Wireless. Many Incidents Reported Warsaw. May 13 It is stated here that windows in Polish restaurants, business and private houses in Danzig were smashed this evening. The press is criticising the Danzig Senate, declaring that its attitude is provocative and that it cannot control theReuter Wireless. - 152 words
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58 1939-05-15 2 —Reuter. New York. May 13. Twenty-one coal associations have signed the Union shop contracts with the United Mineworkers, making possible the return to work of 300.000 miners on Monday. Six southern croups withdrew from ths conference without stating whether their mines—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article36 1939-05-15 2 alent to a half penny per pound.—Reuter Wireless. increase Announced In Greece Athens. May 13. The imported sugar tax has been increased by three drachmas per oke. equivalent to a half penny per pound.—Reuteralent to a half penny per pound.—Reuter Wireless. - 36 words
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Article93 1939-05-15 2 in a lavatory at Hammersmith—Reuter Wireless. Reported In London London, May 13. An explosion, described by passersby as terrific and like a 9.2 shell, occurred in the public lavatories at Marble Arch in London this evening. The door of a cubicle was blown from its hinges andin a lavatory at Hammersmith—Reuter Wireless. — ———— - 93 words
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Article84 1939-05-15 2 .—BOW. Exhibition To Open At Science Museum Rugby, May 13 An exhibition of aeroplanes illustrating the historic epoch of aviation will open on Wednesday at the Science Museum. South Kensington, for six weeks. The exhibits include the original Wright biplane of 1903, the Bleriot monoplane similar to.—BOW. - 84 words
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Article1005 1939-05-15 2 Military Alliance As Reply To Anglo-Turkish Pact London, May 14 The Sunday Times Berlin correspondent states that one result of the Anglo-Turkish agreement has been greater zeal behind the scenes to bring Spain into the Rome-Berlin axis. Since the end of the civil war, German writersReuter Wireless. - 1,005 words
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Article, Illustration27 1939-05-15 2 ROBERT TAY DOR looks happy enough (above). He has reason to be. He was married yesterday, (says Reuter) to his fUm actress sweetheart, Barbara Stanwyck.27 words
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Article45 1939-05-15 2 -Reuter To Inspect Western Fortifications u Munich. May Herr Hitler left here to inspect the nev 1 con buildings which are no' S obstructed. His further P rogra hP will known but it is believed proceed on an irtspec ron western fort'fications v-Reuter - 45 words
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Article15 1939-05-15 2 Reuter. Washington The death has occur^ ed Mark Lambert Bristol. -ReuuReuter. - 15 words
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Advertisement63 1939-05-15 2 Gives The Sensational 0 H.V. MORRIS 10 H 12-volt C.V.C. electrical equipment Sound and draw* fit insulated body Outstanding performance Powerful o JI.V. engine i Long wheelbase—wide track H Excellent ride by proved springing Large inbuilt luggage accommodation MORRIS 12 4-speed synchromesh gearbox B Draughtless ventilation B Spacious Six-light body63 words
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917 1939-05-15 3 Compatriots Cooled CULPABLE HOMICIDE NOT AMOUNTING TO MURDER Kuala Lumpur. “Not guilty of murder, but guilty of culpable homioie not amounting to murder,” was the verdict returnIbv the assessors and Mr. Justice Gordon Smith nr red in the Assize Court on Friday afternoon on917 words
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Article66 1939-05-15 3 Medical Selection Boards Medical and Selection boards for entry into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve has commenced. The first applicants to be medically examined are those who are already serving in other Volunteer Forces. This is necessary so that those who fail the medical examintion, shall66 words
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Article, Illustration447 1939-05-15 3 Celebrations At Klang Kuaia Lumpur His Highness Sir Hisammudin Alam Shah, Suitan of Selangor, on Saturday celebrated his 4list birthday. His Highness came to the throne last year but as the State was in mourning the observance of his birthday was confined to a public holiday,447 words
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Article80 1939-05-15 3 The Social Service Group of the Ipoh Y.W.C A. are arranging a series of sewing meetings to provide clothes for poor families. All who are interested are invited to attend the first meeting on Thursday, May 18, at 10.30 ajn. at the Rest Room. If there is encouraging80 words
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432 1939-05-15 3 Observation In Report On Malayan Co-operative Societies J I appears to be one of the corrupting effects of indebtedness that, while in all other matters a person may be the soul of honour, he will rarely be truthful about his debts.” I432 words
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Article285 1939-05-15 3 Negligent Driving Alleged Singapore. When Sgt. A. R. Palmer, of the Royal Air Force, Seletar, was charged in the Singapore Traffic Court on Friday with causing grievous hurt to a Malay woman by a negligent act and with negligent driving, the prosecuting officer, Mr. A. H. Frew,285 words
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Article110 1939-05-15 3 Ipoh. A middle-aged Chinese woman was waylaid in a lonely path near Kampong Kepayang on Friday night and was robbed of some $3O by a Chinese. The woman, it would appear, was returning home after a visit to the Chinese Protectorate in connection with some110 words
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269 1939-05-15 3 Kuala Lumpur. Five days have elapsed since Mr. E. L. Hay dis- i appeared in a Kuala Lumpur Flying Club ’plane while on a flight to Seremban and back, and very little hope is now entertained that he is still alive, but the ground search269 words
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Article303 1939-05-15 3 Inquest Held FRIEND TRIED TO SAVE HIM The death ol a 16-year-oJd Rallies Institution student I’an Kee Seng, who wa® drowned while swimming with some friends opposite the Singapore Yacht Club on the morning of May 7. was inquired into by the Singapore Coroner on Friday.303 words
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Article30 1939-05-15 3 The staff of the Anglo-Chinese High School are holding their annual Cambridge Dinner at the School Hall at Westlands Avenue on Thursday, May 25 at 8 p.m. sharp.30 words
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Advertisement42 1939-05-15 3 WMDE (si.bo) ffiSO IS? Smart Ladies’ Shoes in White or blue. F.M.S. $1.90. h suit to every taste. dack and brown. E.M.S. $2.60 Brown Sandals for hot weather. Leather sole., and rubber heels. rMS IK Adu. o/ Bata iJhoe Co., ]L>td., Singapore.42 words
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Advertisement95 1939-05-15 3 v«lnd in I Wardrobe Trunks j Wardrobe Trunk I MODEL NO. Genuine hard vulcanised fibre on three 1 and five ply birch wood, bound extra heavy vulcanised fibre, fitted spring lock, brassed I steel fittings. Size 36 x 22 x 14 inches. I PRICE $39.50 I MODEL NO. 2. With95 words
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Advertisement63 1939-05-15 4 UNDOUBTEDLY THE BRIGHTEST AND MERRIEST SPOT IN PENANG ELYS EE CABARET The Most. Modern and Luxurious Dance Hall in Northern Malaya TONIGHT Dancing from 9 p.m. unHil Midnight GAL.A NON-STOP DANCING TWO BANDS Louis Lim’s Swing Orchestra The Royal Hawaiian Serenaders CHARJMINGv TALENTED AND ENTERTAINING HOSTESSES ELYSEE HOTEL RESTAURANT ENTIRELY63 words
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Miscellaneous709 1939-05-15 4 STILL SHOWING TO CROWDED HOUSES I Never Re fore Had A Greater Picture Been Shown! Don’t miss the last 2 shows v >■; *Wch'. "<& TONIGHT at 6.15 and 940 jMfc. f A MMIKCTI Hub ivlrlcf D<s 11 LAi/sAAjU is 9tPw HOME OF BETTER SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT MR 111 W/ FRANK709 words
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Miscellaneous215 1939-05-15 4 MAJESTIC This Week-End t i? m of g ltlS} sp gg! a millionaire fall lovC Loretta decides to do something about it! Ah, vcmance! Rw x n :at f un fcO L iMife <» l LORETTA JOEL Jy YOUNG McCREA WJ < THREE f BUND I MICE IB DAVID NIVEN215 words
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Article576 1939-05-15 5 Uses Of Colonies For Attacks On Britain And France Berlin, April 13. NOW that Spain has signed the Anti-Comintem Pact Germany and Italy, it wold appear, have apportioned the peninsula its European role. It is to eject Britain from Gibraltar and to reduce the prepon576 words
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Article63 1939-05-15 5 ion wiw t -Reuter. Jobs In Civil Service One place of every three open to suc--cssful candidate in the June exam nition for Civil Service clerks will be reserved for Moors. This has been announced by the Re-ndent-General, General Nogues; it is in iccordaYice with hision wiw t -Reuter. - 63 words
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Article115 1939-05-15 5 —Reuter. Exhibition Of Early British Stamps Motnreal (Quebe). A collection of early British stamps of the Vitcorian era was shwen here by Mr. Ft H. M Falls at the Annual Exhibition of the WCStmount Postage Stamp Club. The reflection traced the develpoment of postmarks from the—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article181 1939-05-15 5 Reuter. Preparing For Separation From London Johannesburg. It is expected that effect will shortly be given to the government’s policy of estabUshing an "all South AfricaflT mint. Necessary legislation is In prepao*tion and it is almost certain that it will be introduced before the endReuter. - 181 words
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Article126 1939-05-15 5 World’s Largest Opens In Paris Paris. An underground theatre—claimed to be the largest in the world- which is built beneath the new Trocadero Museum has been opened here The theatre, which is characterized by moveable walls and a single gallery, has a seating capacity of 3 000 spectators126 words
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Advertisement72 1939-05-15 5 WEMBLEY CABARET THE CABARET THAT IS CONSISTENTLY GOOD Tonight Dancing 9 p.m. Midnight !.T OUR HOSTESSES NINA, EDNA, RENEE, JULIE ANNIE FEATURING MORALES HIS SWING BOYS. A Rare Treat for Dancing Feet. Tomorrow Tea Dance 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Watch For Coming Attractions 1 AMATEUR QUICKSTEP COMPETITION STRICTLY FOR AMATEURS72 words
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Advertisement84 1939-05-15 5 Jlg Asthma Years Two years ago J. Richards, ITamntoss, Ont., Canada, was fn bed with AsthmaHad lost 40 pounds weight, suffered coughing, choking and strangling every night—couldn t sleep—expected to die. Mencfacv stopped spasms first night and he has haA none since—in OVER TWO YEARS. Mta daco is so successful84 words
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Miscellaneous319 1939-05-15 5 TONIGHT LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT WEMBLEY PARK Tonight Monday, 15th May, 1939. Sun See Toy Cantonese Opera: •‘KOON CHAY CHANG CHOOT KAH” Last Part. Gran* 1 Nooran Opera: By popular request “WHO’S GUILTY Capital Talkies: TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY AT 7.30 AND 9.30 P.M. A Great Tamil Talkie Produced In London. "MODERN319 words
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Miscellaneous88 1939-05-15 5 Matinees Tomorrow and Wednesday al 3 pan. j ALICE FAYE GEORGE MURPHY in “YOU’RE A SWILTirEART’’ Prices Downstairs 15 30 cental QUEEN’S OPENING WITH 3 SHOWS TODAY AT 3 P.M., 6.15 AND 9.30 P.M. IHTRIGUE MYSTERY DANGER I AJBOARD A FLOATING GAMBLING DIVE A FEARIJBSS GIRL DEFYING ANY DANGER TO88 words
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Article, Illustration1508 1939-05-15 6 says W. HICKEY who tells you all about the £30,000,000 New York, April 30. TOJITH a bang and a flourish lasting'almost continuously for fourteen hours, this biggest of all World’s Fairs is open. Today’s ceremonies vary from the I sublime to the1,508 words
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Article1162 1939-05-15 6 MICHAEL FOOT - By MICHAEL FOOT CASS AR, Charlemagne. Cltarles V., Louis XIV., Napoleon these have been makers of the map of Europe. Now Hitler, tracing new front ers in a night, has set us searching for parallels to him The great Napoleon is the most popular comparison, but the1,162 words
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Article47 1939-05-15 6 product» and processes and as a football stadxum m which tires are demonstrated, are housed in The B. F. Goodrich Company budding at the New York World s Fair. Jimmie Lynch and his daredexnl autolyiolfile drivers perform the arena track six times daily.47 words
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1204 1939-05-15 6 LORD FORBES - by LORD FORBES TE Adolf Hitler proposes carrying the Anti-Comintern I’act as far as bombing Joe Stalin out of the Kremlin, he is taking on quite a tough proposition. If Hitler attacks Moscow he may be caught as Napoleon was. For Moscow1,204 words
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Advertisement163 1939-05-15 6 \llf//// 'Bras so N METAL POLISH ALL METALS S Ar»t- HARPER, x Z GILFIULAM A CO, LTt>. Z i i i M 17 NEW VITALITY AFTER FEVER fever body tissues rapidly waste feway and the patient quickly loses weight unless he Is supplied with «adequate and suitable food. Horllcks supplies163 words
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Article251 1939-05-15 7 FISHERMAN'S ORDEAL Balik Pilau. Looking tired and thoroughly worn-out, a 40-year-old fishtrnian, of Kuala Jalan Bharu, named Lim Lye Heng, on Saturday morning related to our Balik Pulau correspondent his harrowing experience at sea in the Straits of Malacca when he was washed away251 words
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Article183 1939-05-15 7 Detectives Make Two Arrests Butterworth. The efforts of the local police to apprehend petty thieves who prey upon unwary Railway passengers were rewarded last week-end, when two Chinese were arrested for alleged pickoocketing. On Friday, a Chinese. Tan Eng Guan *■<.. caueht red-handed by Railway detectives 256183 words
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Article, Illustration1720 1939-05-15 7 Lecture On History Of Modern Food-Canning A very successful social was given by the President and members of the Aspirants’ Association on Saturday night on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Association. There was a large attendance of members and guests including Mr.1,720 words
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Article561 1939-05-15 7 USA HURT IX CAR CRASH Two cars were involved in a serious motor crash at the junc- tion of Beach Street and Prangin Road at 1.30 p.m. yester- I day. One of the occupants i of the car was injured and had to be removed to561 words
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Article273 1939-05-15 7 Completion Of Temporary Repairs Today Sungei Patani. A S reported earlier in our T hursday’s issue, people in Sungei Patani are experiencing, perhaps for the first time in the history of Supgei Patani, a shortage of its water, which since Monday, May 8, has bee273 words
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Article122 1939-05-15 7 Ipoh. Cheah Kim Poh. a young Chinese formerly employed in the Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation, Ltd., Ipoh, was bound over by Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, the Ipoh First Magistrate, on Saturday in one surety of $lOO to be of good behaviour for a period122 words
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Article316 1939-05-15 7 Penang Lecture Dr. French Oliver, world renowned preacher, delivered an inspiring evangelical message to a large congre- gation at the Burmah Road Hall, yesterday evening, his subject being “Peter, Stay in the Ship.” Dr. Oliver, who is described as more than a Marco Polo, has had many316 words
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Advertisement141 1939-05-15 7 “Tiiere is HEALTH < in BOTTLE of SANATOGEK” That is the opinion of one of the 25,000 physicians all over the world who have written to us praising the value of Sanatogen During and alter illness it is a godsend. Sanatogen brings real health to the whole body and revitalizes141 words
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Article288 1939-05-15 8 correspondent on the above subject, whose letter, dated 13th instant, was published in the “Sunday Gazette” yesterday, put two questions. It is dangerous, by implication, to find authority for expenditure of the nature under review, although a Corporation has undoubtedly an implied power to do anything reasonably288 words
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Article684 1939-05-15 8 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. F. J- G. Aeria is an inmate of the Penang General Hospital. A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held in Singapore on June 12. H. H. the Raja Muda of Perak takes up residence in Telok Anson as fi om today. Sir Thomas and Lady684 words
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Article806 1939-05-15 8 The Maligned Tipster t'RANKLY, I haven’t the foggiest idea of the art of tipping except when I hand out those silver coins to the all-obliging one at the cabaret or the restaurant, so whenever my punter friends worry me for “good things’’ or “dead certs," I refer806 words
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345 1939-05-15 8 Monday, May 15. ANOTHER dictator has spoken and the situation, as before, has not changed for better or for worse. According to Reuter, the 1 luce’s speech at Turin has not made any unfavourable impression; in fact, it is even regarded as pacific345 words
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Advertisement281 1939-05-15 8 HEDGESsB'LW u, ®3E ■■-Wa?EB a .o kt. 1 f ®?HE3M psL..ifr--' Uep* '■**jĕ** ft* Isb'/# L /71! j F>~— 1 fe^^^--'x-'"r^5 J i 4 rare® i@ t V 11 V K fe &1A |9o>t Established 271 yeurs ago In -7 ph’ ti «Jri 14 t* n of Samuel Pepys the281 words
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608 1939-05-15 9 five arrests made Thrilling Scuffle In The Darkness «faring attempted armed robberies in Penang in recent years took place at Np. 24, Uogan Road, at about two o’clock this morning. The residence was that of the late. Mr. Tye Chee Cheong, ■wmeh was vacated608 words
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Article827 1939-05-15 9 To Head Waters Of Sungei Kerbat li j- account of an trip which Mr. jt, C hief Surveyor, de to the head waingei Kerbat, one of n;,;r es of the Sungei < July is contained nt of the MalaDepartments for was made by car to ant!"827 words
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Article307 1939-05-15 9 'Tn The Ed tor, “Pinang Gazette") uld cookery be intioduced •o sel l >1 subject? I read the other tide by an ex-teacher of doscience, stating that after ’’•r y years’ experience of cookery i >< the schools and domestic > < b throughout England, her307 words
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Article131 1939-05-15 9 Session In Penang On Wednesday The criminal Court of Appeal will sit in Penang on Wednesday ard will, it is believed, be composed of Sir Percy A. McElwaine (Chief Justice, Straits Settlements), Mr. Justice Poyser Chief Justice, F.M.S.) and the appellate Judge, Malaya. There are two131 words
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25 1939-05-15 9 The Francis Light memorial statue, ordered by the Municipal Commissioners from England, arrived here by the s.s. Glenfinlas” on Saturday.25 words
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Article, Illustration226 1939-05-15 9 Secretary Of Penang Turf Club WrE regret to announce the death of Mr. S. C. Vickers, secretary of the Penang Turf Club which occurred at the General Hospital yesterday at 6.20 p.ra. from heart failure. He was admitted into the Hospital on Tuesday for an226 words
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Article245 1939-05-15 9 Thief Caught In Trolley Bus In the Middle Court this morning, Mr. Liim Koon Teck, the Magistrate, commended two railway detectives, Nos. 166 and 282, on their good work of May 13 when they arrested a Chinese, Gan Weng in a trolley-bus in Weld Quay, at about245 words
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Article96 1939-05-15 9 Fnronean Loses Clothes And Wallet A party of Europeans who went out swimm’ng at the thirteenth milestone, Batu Ferrinsrh’ yesterday morning- had a ruds experience, when the cloth na* be’nnging to one of partv was stolon A wallet containing $4O was a’sn taken awav along with his96 words
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Advertisement193 1939-05-15 9 OYSTE R S<T J=t special OCCASIONS? z They are different appetf* 1 smg and delicious. For your next party, OZONE Oysters. You make Oyster cocktaifer Patties and Souffles thaß are tmusual and -JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, UDft» I SINGAPORE VKHAHNi I S f p KUALA LUMPUIL <XJ TRUFOob BABIBS become sturdy193 words
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760 1939-05-15 10 Bl Jl’ 1938 A POOR YEAR Ttie depressed state of the diamond •tark< t, in 1938 is fully reflected in the accounts of De Beers Consolidated Mines, •hast; revenue from diamond sales dropped from £2.536,603 to £656.473 Il is stated that towards the end760 words
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Article577 1939-05-15 10 LR.R.C. Meeting Tomorrow: 10 o/o Release Reasonable For Third Quarter Singapore, May 12. ALTHOUGH final agreement with Russia still hangs fire, it is in general belief only a question of time before this vital sector of the defences is consolidated, state Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd.577 words
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Article154 1939-05-15 10 Singapore, May 12. The reduction in the war risk rates lias done as much as anything to restore confidence to this market, and there now is definitely a better feel- ing and more inclination to trade, although as yet the market has not got 1 back154 words
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160 1939-05-15 10 Proposed Final Dividends The Directors of Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. have resolved to recommend the payment on May 1, 1939 the following final dividends, subject to income tax: “2% per cent (making 5 per cent for the year) on the Preference shares160 words
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Article188 1939-05-15 10 Increased Deposits The statement of the National City Bank of New York as of March 31 last shows captial, surplus and undivided profits at >138,883,000, against >137,55u,000 three months earlier. Deposits are up from >1,835,286,500, to >1,967,755, 199, while assets total >2,138,607,494, against >2,009,182,639. United States Government188 words
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Article185 1939-05-15 10 Quarterly operating results of tin producing companies under the management of London Tin Corporation Limited for the quarter ended March 31, 1939: H& f Or* rT O S’! E 9 s m Ss. 9 *1 t£ 5* o 3 3 <r> p 5 (jn m *TI185 words
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Article132 1939-05-15 10 Singapore. May 12. The rubber market has been dull throughout the period under review, and dealers generally appear to have adopted a waiting attitude pending the outcome of the I.R.R.C. Meeting next Tuesday, state Guthrie and Co.. Ltd. in their weekly report. In the local market,132 words
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Article175 1939-05-15 10 Interest Terms Raised Amsterdam, April 19. It is learned that the Dutch Investors’ Front, formed by the large institutional investors such as assurance companies, savings banks. &c., has requested its members to increase provisionally by per cent, the interest terms for participation in private and mortgage175 words
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Advertisement803 1939-05-15 10 BANKS THE CHARTERED RANk SAFETY Pnv7 OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA A 1 (Incorporated in England by FRrr Royal Charter 1853) KEE yourself from tk Paid-up Capital £3,000.000 r n Reserve Fund £3,000,000 fears of BLliflT 4Do Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3.000,000 1 Head Office No. 38 Bishopgate, London, E.C.803 words
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Article, Illustration226 1939-05-15 11 cj T. JAMES’S PARK was almost deserted when the Premier and Mrs. Chamberlain (above) took their usual walk Rut in Downing Street (left), not far away, Rank Holiday crowds waited all day outside No. 10 to watch the movements of Cabinet Ministers. WHILE PREMIER WALKED226 words
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Article432 1939-05-15 12 Notable Exhibition Of Water-colours London, May 1. The announcement that an extenSive series ol water-colours by Wilson B, teer which have not before been nihited may be seen at Barbizon House.' Henrietta-place W., should itself recommend a visit, writes Earp in the “Daily Telegraph”. Mostly painted432 words
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Article59 1939-05-15 12 Among the record number of pilots commissioned in the Royal Air Force in 1938 were 517 from overseas Dominions and the Colonies. Appointments to commissions were made through the official channels overseas—and consequently included passage money to England—and among enthusiastic young men who took their chance of59 words
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Article130 1939-05-15 12 Passenger* Rates Montreal. Passenger rates on the TransCanada Air Lines will be six cents a mile when this service is inaugurated on April 1, which is less than double the rate for railway travel. Round trip rates will be double the one-way fare less ten per cent.130 words
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Article252 1939-05-15 12 Watch The Lock While we are admiring the big things which men have done tunnels, giant cranes, electric generating stations, for example we are in danger of missing little things close at hand. One of these is the lock in the door. It is worth nothing. Inconspicuous as252 words
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406 1939-05-15 12 —Reuter. Export Value Of Former Colonies Berlin. Germany is already beginning to calculate how much she would save in foreign currency were her colonies returned to her. Herr Rudolf Eicke, a director of the Reichsbank, is quoted in the “Frankfurter Zeitung” for the statement that—Reuter. - 406 words
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Article95 1939-05-15 12 —Reuter. At Fivepence Each Amsterdam. Signs of coming spring, in spite of the cold and wet weather, are visible in Holland. The first strawberries have been supplied to the vegetable and fruit auction near Utrecht. They were sold for 18 cents (about fivepence) each. The first two plovers. —Reuter. - 95 words
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Article69 1939-05-15 12 Aero-engine units developing up to 2,500 h.p. are foreshadowed in the announcement of a new de Havilland control lable-pitch airscrew designed to absorb that power. The new airscrew has a diameter of 17 ft. ard has three huge metal blades which may be “feathered” to offer zero69 words
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Article454 1939-05-15 12 Minimum Rates Of Pay Fixed A meeting of the Cornwall Agricultural, Smiui Square, London, S.W. 1 lon .rt.piii 4, Mr W. B. rates, C 8.E., J.P., presiding. The Board considered notifications from Agricultural Wages Committees of decisions l.x.ng minimum and overi time rates of wages and directions454 words
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Article123 1939-05-15 12 Reuter. British Town Clerk Of Jerusalem Jerusalem. Mr. Richard Dorian Badcock, M. C., an assistant district commissioner fo r Jerusalem, has been appointed town clerk of the holy city by the high commissioner. His official title will be “British town clerk,” and the post has a salaryReuter. - 123 words
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Miscellaneous2789 1939-05-15 12 GSG 17.79 Mc/s (16.86 m.) G6F 15.14 Mc/s (19.82 m.) r-% A I i GSE 1188 Mc/s (25.29 m.) I J Illi I 920 pm (GMT)— Big Ben. Fred Hart- J I V_Z ley and his Sextet, with Brian Lawrance (Australian Baritone).* 9.55 ‘The Club of Queer Trades’ —5: 10.202,789 words
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Miscellaneous85 1939-05-15 12 Melodies (Lehar). 8 00 —Sports Tal’> bv M. Saravanamuttu.’ 8.20 BALLET MUSIC. 1) Stealing thro’ the Classics Ballets (Arr. Somers). 2) Entr’acte, Act 4 and Ballet Music Carmen (Bizet). 3) Rosamunde Ballet Music (Schubert). 4) Coppelia Ballet Czardas (Delibes). 8.50 Messrs. Lean Co’s Share Market Report. 8.55 Pinang Gazette News85 words
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Article163 1939-05-15 13 Latest Posting Times At Kuala Lumpur, Fpoh And Penang AIR MAiLj* OUTWARD El IlOl’E AND THE WEST IMPERIAL (Empre Air Mail): For Burma (except Victoria Point), India, Aden, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan. Kenya Tanganyika, Uganda, Zanzibar, Northern and Southern Rhodes’a, Nyasaland, South Africa, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada and Newfoundland.163 words
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Article183 1939-05-15 13 —Reuter. “Strenuous” Says Liverpool Dancer New York. Leonide Massine’s Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo has sailed for Europe after a tour which, since October, has taken it to something like 70 cities in the United States and Canada. It expects to return to America for another tour—Reuter. - 183 words
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Article82 1939-05-15 13 Mails for BANGKOK will leave Penang at 9.40 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and incoming mails will arrive in Penang at 6.30 p.m. on Sundays and Thursdays. Mails for F. M. S., SINGAPORE, etc., will leave Penang at 8.30 a_m and 9 p.m.; Ipoh 1.36 p.m. and 2.1082 words
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Article979 1939-05-15 13 I’O-DAY. MAY 15. IIGCU lilkXUb sx “NecKar from wuxupc IU-MURRUIt, MAY 16. ujj». xjvu. A-uropt Ou urn bo HLDM MAY 17. S 5. “Bulan” from Singapore via ports. UILKSIIAY MAI IS. S-». "Raapura” liv»n Lc.idon v*a ports. s.s. “Lkiiux” xruai ixiim—i via S.S. “Plulocteles” from Singapore. FRIDAY,979 words
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Article233 1939-05-15 13 Two Decree Nisi Granted London, April 27. Two naval officers were concerned in a case which was before Mr. Justice Henn Collins in the Divorce Court yesterday, when Lt-Cmdr. Francis i Leslie Tewkesbury, of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, Sheerness, was granted a decree nisi on the ground233 words
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Advertisement518 1939-05-15 13 BLUE FUNNEL LINE V» r EKLY SERVICE TO LONDON NORTH CONTINENT t.TJTr nCTrTF<? Hull Lea»e« Penang Dne London PHT'-O’ ihlEb n 1 May 18 Jun» 15 GLENAPP Calls Antwerp M’ddlesboro Ma v 19 Tune 20 MENESTHEUS Calls Marseilles Glasgow May 25 June 22 »>Ai SERVICE it» LIVERPOOL VIA U.4VtU TEIP.ESIAS518 words
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Advertisement1072 1939-05-15 13 P& and SA W BRITISH INDIA (Lncorporsted In England) SiNf xAPORE. CHh\A JAPAN S.S. "RAN LT IRA” SAILING THURSDAY 18tli MAY, 1939. Peninsular and Oriental S. N. Co., under For Teluk Anson, Bagan Datoh, Port contract with His Majesty’s Government Swettenham, Malacca and Singapore. London and Far East Mail Service1,072 words
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Article170 1939-05-15 14 .—Reuter. Thrilling Soccer Match At Milan Milan, May 13. Sixty thousand spectators saw England held by Italy 2 —2 tn the international aoccer match played here today. At halltime England led I—o. The sky was overcast and the ground heavy. The players lined up oefore the.—Reuter. - 170 words
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Article151 1939-05-15 14 .—Reuter. Salford’s Great Victory Over Castleford London, May 13. Salford won the Rugby League championship by beating Castleford by 8 pointe to 6 in the final to-day. A record crowd for an English Rugby League match witnessed Salford’s victory on Manchester City’s ground. The official.—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article1956 1939-05-15 14 15 WINNERS AT SINGAPORE Full Race Statistics DODD HEADS JOCKEY LIST SADDLING no fewer than 15 winners, Hobbs was easily the most successful trainer at the Singapore Summer Meetings. Van Breukelen and Bowden came next, with six winners leach. Dodd, who rides for Hobbs’ stable, was1,956 words
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Article125 1939-05-15 14 Reuter. Home Cricket Scores Londtn, Saturday. Cricket scores at close of play today, were:— At Lord’s: M.C.C. 435 for 7 (Compton 115) against West Indies. At Chesterfield: Derbyshire 209 (Gregory 5 for 46); Surrey 149 for 3. At Bristol: Worcestershire 149 (Goddard 9 for 55); GloucestershireReuter. - 125 words
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Advertisement60 1939-05-15 14 “Matt-Creme” will that fashionable matt .X complexion. Perfect as powder base. •4711” Cold Cream promotes skin suppleness; i ideal for cleansing and massage. i. jfIHS c> v AMONTILLADO FINO SHERRY Il I I STEEL B" 1 1 1 WINDOW FRAMES FRENCH DOORS etc. etc. Equal to the best imported makes.60 words
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Advertisement79 1939-05-15 14 TANG YE a-’" L= VERTICAL DIESEL ENGINES ’til S 3 1 81-60 BHP 6-40 K.W- Cold starting. Hand or electric. No heating devices or super-com pression‘ 63 Total enclosure of working parts. Extreme smoothness of running, with scientific elimination VX/Cl vibration. Forced lubrication to all work parts, including overhead vah79 words
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1024 1939-05-15 15 fan Boon Soon Scores Century deadly BOWLING BY EIM CHENG HOCK iANT batting by Tan Boon Soon, who retired eaten with 106, and deadly bowling by Lim ock, who captured eight wickets for 20 runs, ly responsible for the defeat which >ne Chination Club inflicted1,024 words
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Article372 1939-05-15 15 THE Penang Free Sschool Swimming Section, which is under the tuition of Mr. Tan Chong Bee and Mr Ong Teong Guan, has been successfully carried on. The School js proud of being able to retain the Quarmby Shield for many successive years. Those expert swimmers of Penang,372 words
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Article477 1939-05-15 15 Death Of Mr. S.C. Vickers BY ‘TRESPASSER’’ r Malayan Turf sustained a great loss in the death which occurred yesterday of Mr. S. C. Vickers, secretary of the Penang Turf Club. Of a kindly disposition, approachable to all, and ever ready to give the other477 words
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Article, Illustration19 1939-05-15 15 VENTURA aUABQUES, who rv>gaintMl the Singapore lightweight boxing title fnwn Neil Hemchit by a JOHM-hout on Friday.19 words
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Article225 1939-05-15 15 Programme For July Meeting THE programme of tuC Perak Turf Club’s July Meeting has been issued. The dates are July 15 (Saturday), 19 (Wednesday) and 22 (Saturday). There will be two runs for horses classes 1. and 2 and ponies class 1 and one run for horses225 words
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Article368 1939-05-15 15 Four-ball Game SWEE EE BEATS ENGHWA A high standard of billiards was displayed in the final of American game competition in the Penang cLaompionships at the O.X-A. last night. Chee Swee Ee, of the O.X.A. beat Teoh Eng Hwa (Ch’nese Club) by 500 points to 413 in368 words
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Article818 1939-05-15 15 No Fighting Prospects After Galento Bout A MERIC AN newspapermen have a new worry—Joe Louis’s future! What he will do when there are no other fighting prospects on the horizon is intriguing them. One writer, John Lardner discusses it at f ull length, setting out818 words
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Article75 1939-05-15 15 London, May 14. In the United Kingdom professional bill'ards championship final Joe Davis (holder) beat Tom Newman by 21,601 points to 18,383. —Reuter Wireless. The Storch and Allin Cups Tennis Competition between the Southern Statr-s. and Perak have been cancelled this year. The competition was scheduled to75 words
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Advertisement92 1939-05-15 15 DIAMOND Bedsteads I I J 1 iTiCdWw The high reputatios thM jvw “Diamond” Bedsteads hav» established throughsstMalaya is baaed on merit. VS for «aaay years their. X extreme durability and fine i finish has become mcreasingly recognised as thd > standard of quality aa4 n «I j DIAMOND METAL JF92 words
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Article74 1939-05-15 16 MIDDAY QUOTATIONS. (Monday, May 15> TIN Penang $113.75 Business 25 tons Singapore $113.75 RUBBER: Penang (Spot) Singapore (Spot) 27 ic COPRA: Sundricd $4.00 Black Pepper $9.00 TAPIOCA: Medium Fair Seed $3.07$ RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $6 60 No. 2 $6.50 Rangoon White No. 1 $6.65 Rangoon74 words
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Article209 1939-05-15 16 The dedication of the new naval base ia a tinal stqp jn England’s determinaUon to protect the empire But how many of us, sitting quietly by the fire at home realize that all the millions :apei<t on the enterprise would have fex-ji useless but for one drug. Unfortunately, mosquitoes,209 words
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Article130 1939-05-15 16 Pre». Latest Paris 176 57/64 176 47/64 New Ym* 4-68 7/32 4.(8 5/32 Montreal 4.70 469 7/8 Brussels 27.52 27.51 Geneva 29.84 1/2 23.84 3/4 Amsterdam 8.74 1/2 8-72 3/4 Milan 88 15/16 89 Berlin HUG 1/2 U.G6 3/4 Stockhohn 19.42 19.41 i Conenhageo 22.40 22 40 Oslo130 words
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Article172 1939-05-15 16 New York, SaturdayDOW JONES AVLKAGfS. Prev. Latest High 30 induK 132.16 132.40 132.78 132.21 20 rails 27.13 27.32 27.36 27.2« 20 utilities 23.17 23 23 23.25 23.19 40 bonds 88.81 88.74 Business done 340,000 1,600,000 STOCKS Pr«v. Latest Am. Tob B. 81J Ananconda Cpr. 24; 24 Beth172 words
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Article177 1939-05-15 16 NARROW WIN FOR BRITAIN Brighton. May 13 Great Britain eliminaUd New Zealand in the Davis Cup bj' three games to two. Shayes (G. 8. beat Brown 6—3, 6 4, 7—5, while Hare (G. 8.1 won against Malfroy 7—5, 6- 4. 6 —4 A gusty wind made conditions177 words
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Article288 1939-05-15 16 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST Buyers Sellers RUBBER. Batu Lintang 95 LOO Benta 92 J 9 i Indragiri Kedah 186 Kempas i- 65 Kuala Sidini 2.00 2.15 Lunas 145 155 11N. Ampat 3/ 3 6 A. Amalgamated 4/4i 4/7 jex Ayer Weng 65 70 Ay yer Hitam 19/6 20/6 Batu Selangor288 words
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256 1939-05-15 16 SOON THEAM CO's NOON QUOTATIONS Buyers Seilers TINS Ampats 3/ 3/41 A. 19/6 20/6 A. Wengs 67 70 Bangrins 18/9 19/6 B. Selangors 1.22 1.25 Berjuntais 9/6 10/ Chendenangs 11/ 11'9 Hong Fatts 61 63c Kamras 1/5 1/7 Kamuntings 8/6 9/ K, Lanjuts 14/3 14/9 Kramats 9/ 9/6 Kuchais 1.10256 words
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Article202 1939-05-15 16 A.A. ANTHONY COMPANY TIN Buyers Seller» Ampat Tin 3/ 3/6 A. Amalgamated 4/9 5/ Ayer Weng 65 70 Bangrin 19/ 19/6 Batu Selangors 1.22 1.25 Berjuntai 9/6 10/ Hong E’atts 61 63 Hongkong 18/9 19/6 K. Kamunting 5/9 6/3 Kampong Lanjut 14/3 14/6 Katu 20/6 21/ Kiang River 1.65 1.70202 words
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Article161 1939-05-15 16 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS Buyers Sellers MINING. Ampats 3/ 3/4; A. Amalgamated 4/6 4/10;cd B. Selangors 1.20 1.25 Hong Fatts 60 63cd Johans 23 26 Jelapangs 24/ 25/ Kuchais 1.05 1.12; K. Kampars 9/6 10/ K. Lanjuts 14/ 14/6 Laruts 3/10; 4/3 London Tins 3/4i 3/7; Pungahs 16/ 16/6 Rahmans 1.00161 words
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Article109 1939-05-15 16 Buyers Sellers RUBBERS. Ayer Panas 1.02; 1 10 Bassetts 47 J 52; Batu Lintangs 95 1.00 Bentas 95 1.00 Brogas 57 J 60 Indragiris 1.07; 1.12; Kuala Siduns 2.00 2.10 Lunas 1.42 J 1.52; Maiaka Pindas 1.10 1.15 Mentakabs 37; 40 Pajains 1.55 1.65 Sungei Tukangs109 words
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Obituary83 1939-05-15 16 The death took place at the residtmce of his son in still Road. Singapore, suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, of Mr. Francis Lewis (Bob) de Souza, a wellknown member of the ICurasian community at the age of 67 years. Mr. de Souza was for many years in the employ of Messrs.83 words
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Advertisement272 1939-05-15 16 PENANG TURF CLUB OPENING MEETING, 1939. Ist. Day, Saturday, 27th May, 1939. 2nd. Day, Monday, 29th May, 1939. 3rd Day, Wednesday, 31st May, 1939. 4th Day, Saturday, 3rd June, 1939, •ENTRIES close at 12 o’clock Noon on Wednesday. 17th May 1539, at the Secretary’s Office. SWEEPS A 51/- Unlimited Sweepstake272 words
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