The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 30 March 1927
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Title Section20 1927-03-30 1 The Strats Echo Weekly Edition. fl 3 PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 4OCTS. HU 25 PENANG: MARCH 30, 1927 NO. 1220 words
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Advertisement225 1927-03-30 1 CONTENTS LEADING ARTICLES MISCELLANEOUS: (Continued) An Ideal G. M. R. 264 Mr Ben Mitchell 282 Armaments Problem 268 More Stone-Throwing at Getting a Move On 272 Singapore 284 Penang Harbour Board ...276 Ipoh At Home” ...285 Significance of Leith 276 Boycott of Trolley-Busses 285 The Duke’s Tour 280 The World225 words
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Advertisement192 1927-03-30 2 eAt ft jj th s STRAITS ECHO WEEKLY EDITION Su Published the dey prior to the departure, of each mail for Europe, X ZV and contatni the latott local and States news originally published in the Tfc vr» daily issues, m well as all important news from various parts of192 words
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Article21 1927-03-30 264 ObsonGmnob.-Oh Tuesday, March 22, at St. George’s Church, lenang, Francis Stuart Gibson, of Edinburgh, to Mary Grange, of Surbiton Surrey.21 words
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Article858 1927-03-30 264 AN IDEAL G.M.R> We borrow the headline front' an I.M.S. contemporary, the paragraph in question being inspired by a surprise visit of the new General Manager of Railways, Mr. Strachan, to the Kuala Lumpur Station as an ordinary passenger .md thence travelling to Seremban in the Ist, 2nd and 3rd858 words
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Article490 1927-03-30 264 Mr. J. W. Boyd-Walker, of Ipoh, has gone to Burma on a busmess trip. Mr. F. Burdett Ivons, who is in England, is due back by the Blue Funnel liner Hector. Mr. and Mrs. Whitley have arrived in Taiping from Ipoh and hope to move into their house in490 words
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Advertisement25 1927-03-30 264 PUBLISHED DAILi WEEKLY EDITION Catunisg be news of the week prior to departure of M»>1» for Europe The Criterion Press, Limited, 59, Beach Street, Penang25 words
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Article988 1927-03-30 265 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PASSED THE LATE DR. ROSE An ordinary meet ng of the Municipal ommissicn was held yesterday vfteruoon, followed by a special meeting to approve Supplemental Budget N< 2of 1926. 'J hose present were Mr. J. IL Bellow, Acting President, in th« chair, Messrs. J. D. Kemp,988 words
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Article856 1927-03-30 265 ANNUAL MEETING Health Reputation of Estati The annual general meeting of I lu Benut Consolidated Rubber Com j any, Ltd. was held at the Company’, dice, Hong Kong Bank Chambers Singapore, <n Saturday. The chair’ man, Mr. A. J. Ferguson, presided, others present being Messrs, g. o’856 words
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Article174 1927-03-30 266 TFJ.UK ANSON RUBBER DIRECTORS’ REPORT From Otr Owv Porrespovdknt) Singapore, March 22 J* report of the directors of the Te- d of final dividend’of tp* ri,lkir >-' 3S per cent, for *120.0(10 HnTp‘' r rfis rve a,,m of Tint a f° rwnr( l 1° next acne sum of174 words
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Article551 1927-03-30 266 KEDAH CONTRIBUTIONS I’he following contributions in aid of the Malaya Flood Relief Fund (Kedah Section) have been received: The Chettiar Community of Alor Star, $200; Mr. H. C. Eckhardt, Towkay Heng Chai, $5O each; Towkay Moy Ah Poon, Che Saad bin Salleh, Nyak Matt bin Haji551 words
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Article624 1927-03-30 266 T.O.M APPLICATION IN PERAK SUPREME COURT -Judge Dismisses Case In the Supreme Court, Ipoh, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, before the Hon. Mr. Justice W. H. Thorne, a civil action of some interest came up for h( aring, in which the plaintiff was Mak AiiT.O.M - 624 words
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Article486 1927-03-30 267 SMALL WOUND THAT PROVED FATAL lhe inquest ink* the death of Mr. j; B. Francis, a European assistant on Bukit Jallil estate, Petaling, who died .is the result of a motor-cycle accident on February 13, at the first mile, Damansara Road, near the Lake Gardens, was concluded486 words
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Article295 1927-03-30 267 TERRIFIC THUNDER AND LIGHTNING A storm of terrific intensity suddenly swept over Ipoh district on Saturday afternoon about 2 o’clock. Vivid flashes of lightning accompanied by terrific peals of thunder gave local residents a very anxious time for about half an hour, whilst a perfect deluge295 words
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Article217 1927-03-30 267 At lhe Kuala Kangsu Road Theatre Hall on Monday night the above theatrical company staged Njai Dasima” or Eduard William to a good house. At the outset it seemed quite evident that the audience was to be treated to a better class of play than that of217 words
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Article503 1927-03-30 267 _M 0. (From Our Own Corresponds™ Alor Star, March 15 Mr. E. A. P. Helps, Assistant Adviser Kedah, has left for England, by th Mantua. Mr. 11. Fraser is his successor. It is understood that the Hon. Justice Dinsmore of Kedah is going a long leave in the_M 0. - 503 words
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Article714 1927-03-30 268 To desire peace but yet to prepare for is o sad commentary upon the preday pro« es3 of ivilis f tlon and on ,ls, which pride themselves upon Xir culture and scientific progress, are prone to war-a war which makes Of all sorts of inventions. Scientific *n are714 words
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Article359 1927-03-30 268 Brutal Crime at Sungei Siput Three Punjabi Mohammedans and two women stood in the dock on Monday before the lion. Mr. Justice W. H. Thorne in the Supreme Court, Ipoh, to answer a charge of murder of one Samah of Sungei Siput. The five accused and the359 words
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Article318 1927-03-30 268 MUNICIPAL COMMISSION NOMINEES (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 23 Messrs. C. C. Dunman and H. J. Fougere, representing the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association were nominated for the vacancy on the Municipal Commission. LICENCE REFUSED The licensing justices refused a new first class licence to the Southern Hotel318 words
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Article149 1927-03-30 268 CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE (From Our Own Corrkspondbnt) Kuala Lumpur, March 23 Over two hundred tons of rock was dislodged in the railway quarries at the Batu Caves this morning. Two Tamles w r ere killed. A concrete bungalow was partly smashed. Felled trees and boulders were scattered about. A149 words
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Article2479 1927-03-30 269 ANNUAL MEETING MR. SAMUEL REVIEWS WORK OF THE YEAR MR. CRABB WATT, THE NEW PRESIDENT 'Hie annual general meeting of members of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association was held yesterday afternoon at 4.30 at the Town Hall. Mr. C. R. Samuel, President, took the chair, and he2,479 words
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Article238 1927-03-30 270 TurnerFarmer 'l’he wedding took place yesterday afternoon at St. George’s Church, Penang, of Mr. Kenneth Douglas Turner, Veterinary Officer, Pahang, and Miss Angela Dora Farmer. The Rev. Keppel Garnier officiated and Mr. R. E. G. Long presided at the organ. The bride who was given away by Major C.238 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Article324 1927-03-30 270 (To The Editor o> the Straits Echo) Sir, "But most important of all, some scheme to remedy the housing congestion which is grinding down the poor and together with this the introduction of legislation to keep in check the unscrupulous landlord. These are matters which affect the population324 words
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Article651 1927-03-30 270 (Tn the Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, The population of Penang, among the various nationalities, should feel gratified to know that their general health will be properly and sanitarily looked after by the local medical authority, working in conjunction with the representat.’ve of the Rockefeller Medical651 words
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Advertisement30 1927-03-30 270 The editor welcomes communication* from readers. All letters must be authenticated be the name and address of the sender as a guarantee of good faith but not necessarily for publication30 words
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Article510 1927-03-30 271 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A SpeCal General Meeting was held at the Club Bungalow on Sunday last. The meeting was called to fill the vacancies of President and Vice-President consequent on the early departure on home leave of Mr. Souter us President of the Club and Mr. Bennett510 words
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Article188 1927-03-30 271 It may be of interest to Singac to know that the Johore proposing to explore and Gunong Blumut with a view a hill station of it if suitable write» Johore correspondent of the I«ree Press. 1 his mountain isZb* in the Kota Tmggi district but is at188 words
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Article260 1927-03-30 271 TO BE FOUND ALL OVER THI WORLD The Chinese Ministry of Foreip Affairs has received reports from Cte Consuls abroad showing the numbers Chinese residents in various cxuntne« and towns, as follows: Australia, 20,82(>; Philippine Iliana about 40,(MX); Peru, about 9,000; Kora about 30,800; New York and San260 words
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Article1063 1927-03-30 272 Beading both the reports of the Straits Settlements (Penang; Association and me Legislative Council meetings we are left clearly with the impression that I'tiiaug is at last to get a move on in the matter of her nianj mucii-needed im provements. fhe Hon. Air. 1. Al.1,063 words
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Article469 1927-03-30 272 Mr. Granville Roberts, managing editor of the Malaya Tribune, arrived in Singapore on 1 uesday morning by the s.s. Perak after a holiday at Brastagi. 1 he death occurred on Thursday last, in bis ibth year, of Mr. Thomas Norman Symons, for many years of Prye estate, Province Wellesley,469 words
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Obituary111 1927-03-30 272 E C- 7 e tr 7 S f 7 x> B rB Er O BE-.. T3 ST C_ u— 3* 2- C S x“ J7. 9 r ZL o m z r r o ?r B. 7 9 Z < m Z S’ B" on (t O «0 < a111 words
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Article4806 1927-03-30 273 11 uiiv.li tii .—S.F.P. MONDAY, MARCH 21st, 1927 Present. H. E. the Governor and Commander-in-chief (Sir Laurence Guillemard, K. G.C.M.G.) The I lon ble the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. Hayes Marriott C.M.G.) The lion'ble Resident Councillor, Penang (Mr. Ralph Scott). The Hon ble the Attorney General (Mr. M. 11.11 uiiv.li tii .—S.F.P. - 4,806 words
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Article195 1927-03-30 275 The miners of Kinta are famed the world over for their operations below and above the earth's surface and, a connection with the latter, many a good story has been told. It is when miner foregather round the festive board j ti at one sees and appreciates195 words
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Article163 1927-03-30 275 The fourth annual Athletic Sped* the above Association will be he Saturday, April 9, at 2.45 P sharp on the Free School Entries will close at 9 p.m. on 26. The programme of event» follows:—!. Putting the Weighty PM) Yards Open; 3. Sack I» 8 Long Jump;163 words
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Article417 1927-03-30 276 the many matters dealt with I®** < Potts. Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, in Ins "“’'report to be submitted to the 1 at the forthcoming annual t l. >s one ,he head Mnnine in which he refcrs 0 2peMng Harbour Board in the t tprmr— A417 words
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Article258 1927-03-30 276 n, t 0F LEITH Pe )“®inq in Liberal Ltli (th„ teBu h of the by-election the U f Mr Erest .'esterdavi The X^^n'SX'iB 111 T” 8 e< unMi" Benn who reS* b?L ers rious bnach id vtj. b > joining the Labour The heavy poll of nearly258 words
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Article315 1927-03-30 276 Runnymede Hotel Application The hearing of the motion by the Runnymede Hotel for an injunction to restrain the committee of the Penang Club, from erecting a septic tank near the hotel premises was disposed of before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule in the Supreme Court, yesterday morning.315 words
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Article405 1927-03-30 276 Mr. and Mrs. (Dr.i Were are leaving for Home by the «.s Antenor on April 13. Mr. F. Cunningham, the popular proprietary planter of Bort Dickscn, is going away on short furlough in May. I’unku Syed Abubaker, Acting District Officer, Port Dickson, will proceed next week to Sepang, Selangor,405 words
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Article1716 1927-03-30 277 CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT The following is th<- forty first annual ieport of the Penang Chamber <4 Commerce for the year ended December 31, 1926: Membership i'h< number of member.-, on the roll ,it the close of the year was 51, an increase of three as compared1,716 words
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Article275 1927-03-30 278 Accident at Residency Entrance Mr. Leong Yee Khean, a younger irotber of Mr. Leong Eng Khean, met with an unfortunate experience on Wedtesday evening when driving his Sports Model two seater Chrysler car. While 'he car was proceeding along Gopong Road, its progress was checked as the275 words
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Article1062 1927-03-30 278 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, held on Tuesday the Ist March, 1927. Present: J. H. Pedk.w Esq., Deputy President; Dr. J. E. Smith, M. H. M. Noordin Esq., Khoo Swi Ewe Esq., Yeoh Cheang Aim Esq., 11. 11. Abdool Cader Esq.,1,062 words
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Article193 1927-03-30 279 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Ihe annual meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Penang, was held in the grounds of the Manse Mac Alister Hoad, on Wednesday evening at 5.3(1 p.m The Bev. R. S. Stewart presided over an attendance of about forty Mr. Stewart193 words
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42 1927-03-30 279 sho r th<ind are held nightly at the Association’s nrecs (7.30 to 8.30 n v h P j£ I*s“% P? T in a S,l P«in'en-icn t by half a dozen enthusiasts As regular practice is essential for the42 words
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Article486 1927-03-30 279 STATISTICAL POSITION (Erom Our Own Corkmbpon»mnl; London, March 2 The total visible supply oi tin m February amounted to 13,754 tons as against 14,978 tons in January, showing a decrease of 1,224 tuns. Except on one day, when prices fell some £4 on realisations, the market hus486 words
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Article58 1927-03-30 279 Accident in Straits of Madura Batavia, March 11 G st.-rday evening submarines KlO and Kl 2 collided in the Straits of Ma dura. r U; sent from Sourabava, hut not m eded and the submarines let’irmd under their own power t.. Sour bays where they were docked The58 words
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Article336 1927-03-30 279 STOCKS INCREASE (From Our Own Corrmspondbktj London, March 3, 1927. Deliveries of plantation rubber for last week were not so good amounting to only 1,409 tons, and as landing totalled 3,105 there was an increase in stocks of 1,696 making the total held in London 58,534 tons.336 words
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Article147 1927-03-30 279 Thu Government Health Office send» returns for the seven days endilg night on Saturday, March 19. Penang Hill (2,100 feet), average h't’un shade temperature 73.21 (deg *4 total evaporation .374 inch, total r ftin fall 2.280 inches. Taiping Hill (3,500 feet), average n -an shade temperature 70.01147 words
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Article228 1927-03-30 280 he arrival at Sydney oi the Uuke Duch ess of York prompts a moll s reflection upon some of the obO f the tcyal t«ur, and whether jceomplishment. so far, has been ,:Xh by «fulfilment of the expecta- f those responsible for the itinerA of course, the228 words
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Article153 1927-03-30 280 New Directorate i\?it?u rei l' ent of tl,e Hon Mr. Mat e' t,'j Bo rd of Harrisons, ®»t Hit" Jru?' WI con9ist of Mr. md M L' I Mr. W. E. nd Mr. D. Phillip. Mr Egb7'L eBi n at Uala Lu »>pur. be the He153 words
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Article356 1927-03-30 280 Mr. J. oConnell, Superintendent of the Preventive branch, Kuala Lumpur Cust< ms, is unwell and has been in the European Hospital there for the past wef k. Air. Har< Id W aiker. Manager of Kampar Estate, Kampar, is leaving for Home next month with Mrs. Walker. They are to356 words
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Article79 1927-03-30 280 Singapore Defeats Perak i From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. March 27 In the Charity Football match played here yesterday between the Malaya Cup finalists, Singapore beat Perak by two goals to nil. The ground was waterlogged and there was a steady drizzle. The object of the79 words
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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Article257 1927-03-30 280 (10l he Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, With regard to the meeting of the S. S. Association Penang branch and the matters that were discussed at the meeting, leaving alone the housing problem (the most important of all) which was disposed of in a casual manner257 words
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Article234 1927-03-30 280 (By E. St. Clair Morford) Amateur Gardeners will find in Gardening in Malaya a book by Mr. E. St. Clair Morford of Doventry Estate, Sungei Siput, many useful suggestions to help them in the pursuit of their hobby. The book cover 8 all phases of Gardening from234 words
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Article2309 1927-03-30 281 CORONER S COURT PROCEEDINGS BOTH DRIVERS TO BLAME in the Second Court, Penang, on Saturday morning, Mr. C. Vv. A. Sennett, fitting in his capacity as His Majesty s Coroner, with Messrs. Arthur, Jambu and Quee Sung as jurors, enquired into the circumstances attending the death of2,309 words
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Article918 1927-03-30 282 PASSING AWAY OF FAME LIAR FIGURE IMPOSING FUNERAL Affectionately and popularly known as Ben to all his associates and intimates, Mr. Benjamin Edward Mitchell, for many years a familiar figure in Penang, passed away t< his last rest on Saturday evening, to the deep and sincere regret918 words
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Article124 1927-03-30 282 At the funeral of Mrs. Koh Leap Chong on Saturday there was a large attendance of mourners despite the inclemency of the weather. Among those present were the Hon. Mr. Quah Beng Kee, Messrs. Khaw Joo Tok, Cheah Kim Geok, Lirn Boon Haw, Lim124 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article66 1927-03-30 283 Willing to Spend for Australian Visit (From Our Own Correspondent; Kuala Lumpur, March 27 At the annual meeting of the Selangor Club Mr J. L. Lornie, presiding, stated that the Club was prepared to spend $2,500 in connection with the visit of the Australian cricketers. The Club accounts66 words
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Article1483 1927-03-30 283 Successful Meeting Mrs. Fettes Distributes Prizes The fifth annual athletic sports of the Municipality of George Town, Penang, were held on Saturday on the Esplanade It is needless to mention that they proved most successful, reflecting credit on all those responsible for the arrangements and particularly on Mr.1,483 words
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Article455 1927-03-30 284 CHINA— A HOPE th public opinion deeply shocked e tSible happenings >n Nanking 1 the welter of blood and dust d Mrcicner may be excused for to be ail inseparable corollary C change in domestic politics in it i> difficult to perceive any glimth of daylight on the Celestial honĕ455 words
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Article466 1927-03-30 284 Mr. H. C. Bathurst is appointed Controller of Labour, Malaya. Mr. (.i. Hemniant has been appo nted Acting Coknial Secretary. Hr. C. B. Pasley, who has been on inmate of the European Hospital, Batu Ga,jab, has recovered from his illness and resumed duties. The Chief Secretary and Mrs. Peel466 words
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Article451 1927-03-30 284 MORE STONE-THROW-ING AT SINGAPORE FIREHOSES TURNED ON MOB AT PEOPLES’ PARK THE KRETA AYER INQUEST (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 28 The boycott of the tramways continues. Last night large crowds gather ed in the Peoples’ Park and several times assumed a threatening attitude towards the buses. Stones were451 words
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Article658 1927-03-30 285 CHINESE CHAMBER Of COMMERCE GATHERING An At Home” was given by the Perak Chine* Chamber of Commerce m. their Hall in Hale Street Ipoh on Saturday afternoon in honour of lowkays Foo Wha Cheng, J.P., See Hock Peng, J.P., and Lee Lip, J.P'lea was tastefully laid out658 words
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Article337 1927-03-30 285 STONE-THROWING (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. March 26 During the past few days Chinese have been endeavouring to cause a boycott of the trolley buses in which very few Chinese now travel. It is alleged that the movement was instigated in consequence of evidence given at the337 words
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Article590 1927-03-30 285 ADVENTURES IN MANY LANDS THROWN INTO GAOL W hat must surely be one vf the luu adventurous motor-cycle tours in hisV>n was desenoed t< an Echo” repress? tative yesterday by Mr. B. H. Cathre. of the U.S.A. Motor Cycle Works, Bir iningham, who, accompanied590 words
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Article381 1927-03-30 286 Fastisnio To-day is the eighth birthday oi la> tlBnM) Prophets of the monster s early demise have been confounded and its most ardent admirers and traducers ahkw have had time to cool their ardours. A Unique Ruling A new pronouncement has been placed upon intoxication by no less381 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article377 1927-03-30 286 A VEXATIOUS EXPERIENCE Mr. Hewett has addressed the following letter to the Penang Harbour Board. To the Penang Harbour Board. Copy to the Press Dear Sirs, Inefficiency in Penang Perry Service I tried to purchase a ticket at Butterworth yesterday evening (Sunday 27th) for the launch leaving377 words
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Article318 1927-03-30 286 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo] Sir, It is rather strange that Town Resident” in his letter in your issue of the 23rd instant suggests that the doctor who is engaged on hook worm work in company with the M.H.O. should make an inspection of318 words
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Article140 1927-03-30 286 SUSPECTED CHARACTER BOUND OVER (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 28 A Chinese cook at Gemas was arrested on Saturday, suspected of being a bad character. Today, he was bound over to keep the peace for six months in two sureties of $100; or four months140 words
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Article34 1927-03-30 286 (From Our Own Corrmhpondint) Bangkok, March 28 Our Bangkok correspondent telegraphs that the Siamese Government has fixed ticals eleven to a pound sterling, at which it has been maintained for over four34 words
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Article127 1927-03-30 286 A Romantic Figure The Tapah correspondent of the Malayan Daily Express writing under date, March 22. says:Hadji Osman, the veteran Pengliulu of the Sakais of Batang i’adang, is quite a familiar figure in tapah. Though a Mohammedan by religion, he exercises a magnetic influence over his127 words
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Article50 1927-03-30 287 '1 h»- following ar»- th*- r»--ult* (jf bowls tournament tics pl>* »>n March 21: Singh Handicap 1 J G Barrett beat 5 G B I' Southam 21 IS Double Handicap 3 B N. Lee 4 B Houston beat I J Duguid and I) McLeod Craik 21 550 words
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Article187 1927-03-30 287 Kedah Team v. P R.( An interesting Association match v,a played yesterday on th»- Esplanade, th»- Penang R» -creation lub entertaining a team from Sungei Patam and Alor Star In the first haif affairs were iairly even The ('lub scored two goals, Valberg being responsible for both but187 words
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Article258 1927-03-30 287 \cousEb Acquitted Mr. <» A Hereford deliv<»red judgment yesterday in the Aeh»*en Street affray ease, in which on»- Roh Gay Rah met with his death. It will be remembered that the original charge was on»- of rioting armed with deadly weapons. in which 10 Chin<s» on»- of258 words
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Article665 1927-03-30 287 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Saturday Evhxixg W» ire ssuing our initial report, di >e\ of the Share Market for u;i-t 'ai i k '-n'bng Saturday. March 2‘, it 12 7 RUBBERS The pile»- ot rubber showed a loss >1 and Cl. since the previous week, the final 'juotations665 words
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Article285 1927-03-30 287 Ihe follow ing new books have been received at the Library: Th»- Brigand, by Edgar Wallace.. I’he Case ot Bevan Yorke, bv -W, B Maxwell. I lie Hurcotts, by Muriel Hine. I'lie London Venture, bv Michael Arlen. Mr. Billingham. The Marquis and Midelon. by E. P. Oppenheim. I285 words
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Article451 1927-03-30 288 and COZS share report Thursday Evening. icin ß slightly below best, at N 0 «“-1 *298. 15. 0. £314, 5 ths shows a loss in the CashLof the week, slipped back fog and is today quoted at 1/8« nTribber 1 dSX market remains steady and there is a451 words
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Article668 1927-03-30 288 SOON THEAM CO. WEEKLY REPORT 1 enang, March 25, 1927. The price of rubber after fluctuations within narrow limits closes al 1/8 showing -a loss of jd. the week. Rubber shares, however, maintain a firm tendency but in the absence of sellers, there was only a limited amount of busines668 words
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Article107 1927-03-30 288 1928 JANUARY GRIKFINS We arc officially informed that the Penang Turf Club has decided to import a batch < f 25 Horse Griffins for the 1928 January Meeting; the conditions will be the same as the previous lot. They will cost the Club SI,(MM) landed at Singapore107 words
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Article245 1927-03-30 288 M.M. THREE EUROPEANS AND A CHINESE ARRESTED Tapah, March 27 A mild sensation was caused in Sleepy Tapah this afternoon when three Europeans and a Chinese were placed under arrest by the Tapah police. It is rumoured that the allegation against < nc European is that he impersonated. M.M. - 245 words
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Advertisement232 1927-03-30 289 CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., A», BKAOH tT/tglT, HMANQ. fl *AB ESTABLISHED WM. S PRINTERS PBBUSRERS. J T? Proprietors of the STRAITS ECHO and PENANG SIN POE fl jW Th* moat enterprising and up*to*date Printer» and Litho* w WL graphers in the Orient. flj yAj Our plant is of the very latest232 words
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